Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS

and the Naval Academy at the national
rife competition at Camp Perry, Ohio,
| this summer. They were worn by last
years teams with decided advantage. The
Navy team won first prize at that compe-
tition, and the Naval Academy team Sc
| cured sixth place. All the members of
the teams had their eyes carefully re-
fracted, and each man wore specially
| fitted glasses. BY the use of amber
| lenses the blurring of the sights on bright
days was overcome, and good scores re-
suited
Surgeon f. S. Bogert, jr.. L. s. N, who
| suggested the use of the glasses last year.
| has recommended that the same course
be followed at this years matches Ex-
perience has demonstrated that the COM
petitors who wore the glasses made a
high degree of proficiency in marksman-
ship. and were more consistent in their
shooting than those whose eyes were not
! so protected. Various improvements in the
glasses have been made since last year.
The frames have been Stiffened and a
preparation is used to prevent condensa-
ton Of moisture on the lens. Caps with
peaks are provided for use in rainy
weather.
Hookworm and Leprosy on Pacific
Islands.
Two interesting reports have been re-
ceived at the Navy Department. One is
from Asst. Surgeon George b. Crow, on
duty at the naval station in Guam, who
has reported the discovery of leprosy ba-
GILL in the blood of patients at Guam
His report shows that ieprosy is a gen.
eral disease rather than local one. The
other report is that of Passed Asst. Sur
geon P. S. Rossiter. on duty at the naval
station in Samoa, who has reported the
discovery of the hookworm disease in
Samoa. He finds that the disease involves
probably from ~ to 90 per cent of the
population of Tutuila. This is the first
time this parasite has been found in the
south seas, excepting in some parts of
Australia. It exists also in Hawaii. where
it was carried from Porto Rico. Surgeon
Rossiter has made some recommends
tions which will lead to the eradication
of the disease. using practically the same
methods which have been effectively en-
ployed in Porto Rico.
Midshipmen on Battleships.
Three battleships-the U. S. S. Indiana.
Iowa and Massachusetts-will be used In
next summers practice cruise OF the mid
shipmen at the Naval Academy. This
cruise will include a visit to Europe and
probably to Mediterranean ports. About
COO midshipmen OF the first, second and
third classes will be distributed among
the three big ships.
Army Orders.
The following named officers OF the
Corps of Engineers will report for ex-
animation to determine their fitness for
promotion:
Capt. Sherwood A. Cheney. First Lieut..
Laurence v. Frazier and Second Lieut..
Charles x Rockwell.
First Lieut.. Hyman NJ. Cohen. Medical
Reserve Corps. is relieved from duty at
Fort Rodman, Massachusetts, and will
proceed to the Philippine Islands.
The leave of absence granted Capt.
Joseph l.. knowlton. quartermaster, is
extended twenty-one days.
Leave of absence for twenty days is
granted Capt. Ralph f. Gambeil, Porto
Rico Regiment of Infantry.
The leave of absence granted Capt.
Allen Walker. Philippine Scouts. lis eX-
tended two months.
Mai. Elmer w. Hubbard, Coast Artillery
Corps will repair to the Walter Reed
General Hospital for observation and
treatment.
The following transfers are ordered:
Capt. Charles H. Martin, from the ISL
Infantry to the I'D Infantry.
Capt Grosvenor L. Townsend. from the
sd Infantry to the 1st Infantry.
The leave of absence granted Capt. Will
liam A. Duncan. Medical Corps. is ex-
tended four months on account of sick
ness.
Naval Orders.
Can't. F. E. Beatty. to bureau Of ord
nance Navy Department.
Assistant Surgeon H. Butts, to Naval
Medical School. Washington. D. c.. and
Government Hospital for the Insane.
j. J. Cunningham has been appointed
paymasters clerk in the navy. duty
navy yard, Puget sound. Wash.