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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-11
OFFICERS OF ARTILLERY
NEGLECTED. THEIR DUTY
Lieuts. Wheeler and Gilmor Rep
rimanded and Urged to Be
More Careful.

First Lieut.. Ernest s. Wheeler and
Lieut.. Albert Gilmore, 4th Field Artillery.
recently were convicted by court-martial
of the charge of neglect of duty. Each
officer was sentenced 10 be confined with
in the limits of his post for six months
and to be reprimanded by the reviewing
authority. The alleged carelessness of
the officers occurred during battery target
practice at Fort d. \. Russell. Wyoming.
July $. Through a misunderstanding of
order or other cause, il appears that the
fire of Battery A was shifted from its
proper target and delivered at the range
party. As a result Private Richard NJ.
Ellis. A member of the range party, was
wounded in the arm.
Brig. Gen. f. A. Smith, commanding
the Department of Missouri. approved
the sentence in each case. Referring to
the case of Lieut.. Wheeler. he said:
Whatever may have been the cause
OF Lieut.. Wheeler's erroneous computa-
ton of the detection. there was no ex
cuse for his firing at a target other
dered to fire. 1t is hoped that the re-
suit of this trial and conviction may
impress upon Lieut.. Wheeler the need
of greater caution. and may prove a
salutary lesson for his future guild
ance."
Reviewing the evidence in the case Of
Lieut.. Gflmor, the department COM
mander said:
These facts show neglect of a plain
duty, a degree Of carelessneSs and a
disregard for the safety of the range
party connected with the practice not
to be tolerated in the military service.
and IL is hoped that this tritl and re-
sulting conviction may impress upon
Lieut. Gilmor the necessity of a greater
degree of care and responsibility in the
future"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-11
INJURY WAS FATAL.
Stone Throwing Results in Death
of a Colored Lad.

Lingering at the point of death for over
a week as the result of being struck on
the head by stone thrown In boyish
battle, Joseph Hawkins. colored, thirteen
years of age of 200 * Street southeast,
died at 4:3O o'clock yesterday afternoon
at his home. According To the police. sew
eral white and colored girls became en-
gagged in a quarrel in Southeast Washing
ton August - last. While the girls were
quarreling a number of white and colored
Boys appeared, among whom was Hawkins.
A stone was thrown, which struck Haw-
kins in the head. He fell TO the ground
unconscious. He was removed to the
Providence Hospital and then to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-11
THE SUNDAY STAR WASHINGTON sEpTEMBER ],
SHORTAGE OF OFFICERS
0CCAS|ONED BY DETAILS
Gen. Thomas H. Barry Says
Condition of Mobile Army
Is Serious.

The reorganization of the mobile army
and a substantial increase of infantry
are essential to the economical admin
istration of the army and its preparedness
for war. Maj. Gen. Thomas II.
Barry, formerly commandant of the de-
partment. and now superintendent of the
United States Military Academy, makes
statement to that effect in recent
report to the War Department.
THE shortage of officers with troops
noted in former reports and the causes
therefor still exist" said Gen. Barry,
..and 1t is really becoming serious in so
far as the disciplin, instruction and
administration of troops are concerned
and especially OF companies.
Congress Fails to Act.
1T was sincerely hoped that Iegisla-
ton would be enacted by the last Con-
gress which would remedy this growing
evil. March "a, 1908, the Senate passed
An act authorizing extra officers for
the army and the enactment of such
legislation is much needed and is ear
nestly recommended.
The act as a whole should pass, as very
little good can come of taking il in piece
meal-that is. enacting legislation which
will only cover the officers detailed to
the general staff. 1t seems to be the prac-
tice in SOME of the staff departments to
hold on to line officers after their de-
tail therein has been completed and their
successors selected. This Is probably due
to the fact that the staff departments
concerned are under Differed: but, even
so, 1t does not seem best to further de-
plete the line in making UP the efficiency.
When the detail of line officer to a
staff department expires and his success
sor is selected and detailed, the predeces-
sor should forthwith join his regiment or
corps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-11
MANY IMMIGRANTS BARRED.
Result of Trying to Standardize the
Tests for Admission.

The determination of officials of the
Department of Commerce and Labor TO
standardize immigration tests at all ports
of entry In the United States and to in
sist on strict enforcement of the immi-
grafton laws, has already shown it's eff
feet in the large number of appeals which
are coming before the bureau of immi-
grafton.
At a recent inspection in Philadelphia,
supervised by officials from Washington,
four times as many immigrants were de-
barred as had been usual in such cases.
The movement for Standardization is be-
ing carried to all the ports by some Of
ficial of the department. Assistant Sec
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-11
Army Orders.

BY direction of the President. and upon
their own applications, Post Commissary
Sergt. Henry Harrig. First Sergt. Her.
man Knips. 10th Infantry, and Post
Commissary Sergt. August Luttge have
been placed on the retired list.
Leave of absence for two months and
ten days, with permission to go beyond the
sea, is granted Second Lieut.. Hugh II.
Broadhurst, 18th Cavalry.
The leave of absence granted Capt.
Sherwood A. Cheney, general staff, is
extended one month on surgeons certif-
cate of disability.
Leave of absence for three months is
granted Maj. Hugh L. Scott 14th Cavalry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-11
Mascots for the Delaware.

When the battleship Delaware Is pre-
scented win a ten-thousand-dollar silver
service by the citizens OF Delaware Oc-
tober j. a beautiful gamecock and hen,
emblematfc of the Blue hens chickens
will likewise be given 10 the warship by
Miss Jenny Cunningham, patriotic
Young woman OF Wilmington. They will
be the vessels mascots.
Recently Capt Cove of the Delaware
requested the Wilmington board of trade
10 secure Blue hens chickens for the
ship because that type of fowl was car
ried i'm the revolutionary army by Della
ware troops. The soldiers were known as
Blue Hens Chickens"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-11
Questions Propounded.

Some of the more important questions
on which opinions are sought are these:
Saddle bars heightened? Pommel changed
so as to admit of carrying the saddle
bags? Bottom of the bags covered with
some material to fit and protect the
horses back? Straps or laces in place of
coat straps? Single stirrup strap instead
of double fastened with a hook? Stirrups
without the hood, the wood covered with
leather and with loops on the bottom for
carving extra horseshoes? Saddle blanket
abolished? Shall the bed blanket be worn
under the saddle In the held? Shall the
gun sling be retained ?Saber hanging in
rear of right leg? Picket pin in leather
case In front of saber, to be used with
entrenching tool, and carrying a pair of
nippers? Nosebag enlarged so as to carry
forage? Pistol lanyard abolished? Spurs
Strengthened and shortened? Saddle bags
made much smaller and carried on POM
mel? Shall the bit be single or double.
the curb bit stiff or broken? Shall the
overcoat be short or long? Style of
hat? Suggestions as to a compressed
field forage? Shelter tent poles abolish
ed and saber used therefor?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-11

Children's Hospital for treatment. He
was. later taken to his home, where he
died.
The police investigated the case and
say they learned that Joseph Cavanaugh,
twelve years of age, of Alb G street had
thrown the missile. He was taken to the
fifth precinct station and later released
on bond of ST. 600 TO await the result of
the colored boys injuries.
Deputy Coroner White was notified OF
the boys death and will make an investi-
CATION.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-11

rotary Cable has taken II to some. Com
missioner General Keefe has supervised
inspections at others and Assistant Com
missioner General Larned is now on a
visit of southern ports. which will include
an inspection at Galveston, where there
has been great protest against the tests
applied to Russian Jews who have mi
grated with the aid of q society which
houses and cares for them until employ
ment is found
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-11
Heavy Repairs to Warships.

Surveys show that $4,000 will be re-
quired to put the L. S. s. New Jersey In
order. It is proposed to expend $4,000 on
the L. s. S. Puritan. The Cleveland, Den
yer. Chattanooga and Galveston also have
been surveyed with a view to an over
hauling The expenditure of $4,000 TO
bring the Philadelphia up to date IL in
doubt. though partial renovation may be
undertaken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-11
Daughters of Veterans to Meet.

Miss Rose NJ Seton. senior vice presi-
dent of the Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey
Tent, No. I, Daughters of Veterans, will
represent the tent at the convention of
the Daughters of Veterans at Atlantic
City, n. j., during the week of Septem-
Der 10 to "a, held in connection with the
G. A. r. gathering there. Headquarters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-11
IMPROVEMENTS IN VIEW
IN CAVALRY SERVICE
Changes Upon Which Opinions Of
Officers Are Requested by
Equipment Board.

improvements i'm almost every feature
of the equipment of the cavalryman and
his mount are being considered by the
cavalry equipment board, now in session
at Rock Island. ILL., To aid them In their
work the members of the board have Is
sued circular letter to officers of that
arm of the service, asking for the benefit
of their knowledge and experience on the
subject.
Some cavalry officers believe that the
saber now in use might be dispensed with
advantageousy. The board has before II
for consideration the sharpened saber
with the long hilt. which has been under
test for about two years. There are many
varieties Of sabers of different dimen-
sions and weight, and the board will de-
termine whether the present saber is TOO
heavy for the comparatively lightweight
men in the cavalry arm. Some officers
are in favor of the adoption of much
lighter saber than that now carried.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-11
COL: TEWES Wins THE
SEAC|RT CHAMPIONSHIP
Mai. Martin Makes Ten Con-
secutive BuIps-Eeyes and
Captures Cup Match.

SEAGIRT " J.. September 10.-Lieut.
Col. w. A. Tewes, division staff, New
Jersey. won the Seagrit championship
match today with a total score of 1S4
points out of a possible 200 at 200. 600.
600 and 900 yards. He will receive a
handsome medal from Gov Fort of New
Jersey and SO cash. The match was
interesting throughout because of high
and shifting winds.
Corp. SnelIen of New Jersey led at
ooo yards, Lieut.. Steever of the United
States Infantry at GOO and Capt Kemp
of New York at 800. Then came condi-
tions at LOCO yards that pleased Col.
Tewes and he won. The standing of
the ten leading competitors was:
Lieut.. Col. W. A. Tewes. division staff,
New Jersey. 1s4: second. Sergt. Stable,
United States Infantry, 1888; third, Corp.
RoIfe. United States Infantry. 1872; fourth.
Capt. Kemp. New York. 1S1; fifth, Capt
Pfel. New Jersey, $50: sixth, Capt West,
Massachusetts. 179; seventh, Capt. Allen.
United States Infantry, 179: eighth, G. w.
Cheesley. Connecticut, 1T; ninth, Lieut..
Col. Winder, Ohio, 116: tenth, Capt.
Emerson, Ohio, 1T6.
Perfect Score Made.
Sixteen competitors shot II the Hale
cup match at COO yards this afternoon.
Ii was won by Maj. William b. Martin
of Elizabeth. of the I'd Regiment. He
made possible" or ten consecutive
bulls-eyes.
The scores of the first ten follow:
Mai Martin. I'd Regiment, 20; Capt.
sylvester I'd Regiment, 4s; Lieut.. Col.
Tewes. division staff. As; Lieut.. Col.
William Libbey, II; Lieut. Col Rowland,
division staff. i6: Maj. Price, Sd Reg
iment. -: Mai. Phillips. I'd Brigade staff,
A: J. w. Hessian. Connecticut, 43; Capt
Malcolm. 9TH Regiment, 43; Capt. Smith,
4th Regiment, h.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-11

will be at the Hotel New England. on
South Carolina avenue, with the Depart
ment of the Potomac. G. A. X.
The department together with the
Daughters of Veterans, plan to give
reception at the New England Hotel
Tuesday evening. the Goth, from s TO IL
o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-11
Absence Of Officers.

In respect to absent officers the great
evil is the absence of captains from their
organizations, thus placing the companies
under lieutenants.
Therefore, If the extra officer bill
should not be enacted as a whole, it
should, at least, provide that captains
legally and necessarily detailed away
from their organizations should make
vacancies, so that other captains Will
take their place and thus insure the con-
troll of companies 10 officers of some ex-
perience. The extra officers bill and
legislation providing for the reorganiza-
ton of the mobile army, and especially
for a substantial increase of the in
fantry. are the measures most essential
to the army, It's economical administra-
ton and It's preparedness for war or
other emergencies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-11
Decollete.

From II. A. T.
He-My dear. / don't want you to
wear that dress you had on last night
She dndifferently)-What the matter
with it?
Her, well. Paddington came up to
me and said: Il can see your wife's back
from Paris"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-04-29

Do you know how 1.-The best man.
who plays so important q part in mar
riages that have any pretense to De
fashionable, once upon a time In
Sweden occupied a position that was
useful as well as ornamental?
In olden days the Swedish bride
groom found it desirable. in fact. to
have several "best men" to defend
him from the assaults Of rivals and
prevent them from carrying away his
bride. The Scandinavian warrior OF
ancient times was far too lofty in his
ideas to condescend to plead for 2
maiden's hand. So he patiently wait
ed until some other man who waa
more gallant had obtained the faiI
ones consent.
Then when all the details had been
nicely arranged the proud warrior
with q body Of well trained retainers
dashed down on the wedding party
and, IL strong enough. carried awaJ
the bride.
The ..best men" (and It was very o.
sential that they should be the besl
men In those days) therefore became
necessary fixtures to marriage core
monies. and they were 50 we'll e.
teemet and their popularity became =
permanent that that when the reason
for their existence was IN course q
time removed they were still retained
n-n~.rv.sa Wook1v
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-04-29
GAINS FROM AwHrTE coA1s

Switserland's Advantages Through
Water Power Are Innsmerable.
The freeing Of the little republic
from dependence upon the coal fields
OF Germany, the reduction In the OBJ
Grating costs Of the state-owned rail-
roads and the city-owned street rail-
ways, the placing of Switzerland In q
position OF Industrial advantage, are
not the greatest gains which are to
follow the development Of its water
power, says Frederic C. Howe In the
Outlook. Possibly these are but the
spectacular exhibits Of what q country
can do when It consciously aims to
use Its resources for the benefit Of the
people. These gains do not include
the dreams which men have of the life
and civilization which are to follow
from this revolution in light, power
and possibly heat as we'll. They do
not include the freedom from drudg.
cry. the opportunity for culture and
enlightenment, the Frightening Of farm
life, of the woman as well as the man
Nor do they suggest the possibilities
Of a cheap rapid transportation, by
means of which the farmer may be.
come city dweller and the clerk and
the mechanic obtain a country home
and both remain in close contact with
work. For the problem of energy is
the production Of civilization and, with
Its costs reduced to a minimum. there
are no limits to the visions which
men may have Of the society of to-
morrow.
Compare this achievement of Swift
erland with the prodigal waste Of the
resources of America. Niagara has
been abandoned to private exploitation
without compensation to the state or
nation and with no idea of service to
the people. Only profits have fattened
and monopoly made that much more
secure. The Susquehanna, upper Mis-
sissippi, the mountain streams of Colo
RADIO, Wyoming and the middle west,
as well as of the entire Pacific slope,
have been inclosed with fraudulent
claims or confirmed by grants In per-
petuity to the electric-power trust.
There has been no reservation of con-
troll over prices, no right to purchase
by the state and no appreciable gain
to the community.
We, too. could boycott coal and light
the nation and fire its boilers with the
water power with which nature has
endowed us; but the sovereignty OF
the state and the well being Of the
people have been abandoned at the
behests of the powerful interests whose
demands have been voiced In Congress
and the Legislatures Of our states BY
those who were sent there to repre-
sent the community.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-04-29
Hughes for Supreme Bench
"SSnlngton, April 2s-Gov. Hughes of
','" FORK has been appointed justice
" 'ne federal supreme court. He has
@''epted the appointment.
'n'NelE INDUSTRY SAID
TO BE FACING CRISIS

everett, April 2S.-The single in
eora,. III tnls state is facing critical
frona '.ion' according to statement
Assoo sne Washington Single Grading
and 'elauon. Unless manufacturers
COW, wholesalers remain firm in their
tho a'ion, the prices will drop and
n larket will be demoralized.
and vi o,uer to keep the manufacturers
ton o.. uoiesalers in line, the Washing
Son. 'nlngle Grading Association has
who,, ou' circular letter warning
and in. against selling on margin
Ont os,'ructlng manufacturers to load
"rr Ivy On bona fide orders.
tarv less this is done," writes Score.
eento .oro, the price will be on 10
'eu'S within a week"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-04-29
NEW YORK FAILS TO
RATlFY INCOME TAX

Albany, N. Y. April 23.-By the
narrow margin of two votes the MUIR
raw resolution providing for the ratifi-
cation by the legislature OF New York
of the proposed income tax amend
ment to the federal constitution was
defeated in the assembly. The vote
was "a to 66.
Immediately it was moved that the
vote be reconsidered and that the mo
ton lie on the table. This passed by g
decisive majority. so the resolution
NAV be called up again. and the TACT
that at least half Of the absentees are
known to be in favor of the measure
indicates it may pass the assembly be-
fore the close of the session.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-04-29
1A'RNDooR 1ATTLEsHIP
BRAKE DOES THE WORK

philadelphia, April 23.The battle
ship Indiana returned to the PhilAdel'
phia navy yard after I'VE days test
ct sea Of brake which It Is claimed
vii. help in the quick stoppage Of var
ships.
Capt. Cauncey Thomas. who came
from Washington to observe the test
said that the ''barndoor" brake worked
successfully. With its use, he saio,
the Indiana could be stopped II nall
it's own length when going ct 9 500
speed.
The brake is attached TO each sloe
Of = ship and Is operated from tne en'
CINE room.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-04-29
NOVEL HOUSEKEEPING.
FoRTY KAFFIRs CARRY A HUT.

The quaint photograph here repro
duced was sent to the Wide World by
a South African reader, who writes as
follows: This photograph was taken
at Ginginhlovu, Zululand, and is a
striking instance Of the makeshifts one
is compelled to fall back upon In the
wilds. The house seen In the picture
had to be moved about 200 yards. and,
in default of any other means of trans
port, it was finally picked up bodily by
a gang of forty Kaf1rs, and, with much
shouting and yelling, removed to its
new site, where it is now used as an
Office by the local trader"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-04-29
MARK TWAIN PASSES AWAY
AT CONNECTICUT HOME

Redding, Conn, April 23.-Samuel
Langhorn Clemens (''Mark Twain")
died painlessly at $50 o'clock last
night of angina pectoris. He lapsed
into coma at o'clock in the afternoon
and never recovered consciousness.
At the deathbed were only his
daughter, Mrs. Gabrilowitsch, her bus
band, DR.. Robert Halsey, DR.. Quin'
tard, Albert Bigelow Paine and the
two trained nurses.
Mr.. Twain had been III for some
time, returning q few days ago from
the Bermudas, where he had spent the
winter.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-04-29
! LEGAL InFoRMlT Ion


One who was engaged IN blasting
was killed BY an abortive explosion
Of > charge OF dynamite caused By :
fash Of lightning during 1 thunder
storm. In Baccelli W. North River
Stone Co., lis New York Supplement-
Reporter, -. the administrator Of de-
ceased sued to recover damages for
his death. The New York Supreme
Court held the master not liable in
falling to anticipate that the use Of
electric exploders would be dangerous
In thunder storm, In the absence OF
some proof that such an accident was
likely to happen.
The Texas law provides that an &C
ton for injuries to husband be
brought by him. In Fort Worth Z r.
g. Ry. Co. vs.. Robertson, 121 South
western Reporter, 202. deceased had
Instituted the suit which had been in-
terrupted by his death, not caused by
the injuries in question At the time
OF his marriage with plaintiff deceased
had another wife surviving, but he
had lived with plaintiff, who was ig-
norant Of the spouse extant, for the
ten years preceding his death. The
statutory period Of limitation having
elapsed since the accident, it was
claimed that plaintiff could not re-
cover, first, because she was not the
lawful widow, and, second, because the
action was barred. The Texas Court
Of Civic Appeals held that under the
circumstances plaintiff was entitled to
the rights of lawful wife In the COM
munity property. which included the
cause Of action. and that, the law hav-
ing precluded her maintenance of the
action before her husbands death, the
statute had not run against it.
The president of hotel company
was seriously scalded by the explosion
of defective coffee urn, which the
company had purchased through job
Der. In the action brought against the
manufacturer to recover for injuries
to his mind, body and nervous system,
the president testified that naturally
he was much interested in the condi-
ton of things during his forced abb
sence, because every dollar he had on
earth was invested in the enterprise.
and he had become personally liable
to bank in large sum invested in
1t, and that he had expended $500 on
a trip to the south to regain control
of his shattered nerves and his scald-
ed person. In Statler vs.. George A.
Ray Mfg. Co., SO Northeastern Report
er, 1868, the New York Court Of Ap.
peals, while holding the manufactures
liable to the president for the dam.
ages caused by the nagligently CON.
structed urn. was unable to grasp the
| theory on which the anxiety caused by
the financial concern and worry could
be attributed to the accident. The ties
timony served to show either the In
terest which the plaintiff had In the
business, and which was liable to sui
fer as the result Of his injury, an ele
ment Of damages not pleaded, or else
it tended to show that business anx'
iety, rather than accident, affected his
nerves and mind. II recovery for a
trip to the south were allowed, recoy.
cry might be had for voyage to Eu-
rope, and perhaps the hire Of palace
which, Of course, would be preposters
Gus.