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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01
DISTRICT OF HAWAII.
Military Designation of the New Mid
Pacific Territory.


Pacific Territory.
The Secretary of War has received
copy of the following general order issued
by Maj. Gen. Merriam at Honolulu Sep
TENDER 4:
For better administration and subject to
the approval of the Secretary of War. the
territory lately constituting the Hawaiian
republic is hereby constituted a military
district, to be known as the District of Ha
wall, under command of Brig. Gen. Charles
King, United States Volunteers, with head
quarters at Honolulu The officers in charge
of supply depots in that city will, in addi-
ton, act as chiefs of the staff departments
they represent.
The troops at present in the district will
be consolidated into two camps, one to be
called Camp Mckinley, consisting of the LIST
New York Volunteers and battalion Of Uni
ted States Volunteer Engineers, now under
command of Col. T. H. Barber. 1st New
York Volunteers, and another to be called
Camp Otis, comprising all expeditionary
troops temporarily in the district and COM
u.anded by the senior officer of those forces
present"
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New York Office. 40 Potter Building,

The Evening Star is served TO subscribers IN the
city by carriers their own account. At 10 cents
per week o. - certs per month. Copies at the
counter cents each. BY mail-nnywhere In the
United States Canada-postage prepaid-oo cents
per month.
Saturday Qrintuple Sheet Star. 81 per year. with
FOREIGN postage added s3.0S.
lEntered at the Poet Office ct Washington, D. u,
as ssCondCla 4 mail matter.t
OAn mall subscriptions must be paid in advance.
Rates Of advertising made known on application
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01
THE WAR TAX ACT.
Recent Interpretations by the Inter
nal Revenue CommissfOner.

The commissioner of internal revenue has
held that the provision of the new war
revenue act which states that the amount
of the annual tax required to be paid by
bankers shall in all cases be computed on
the basis of the capital and surplus for the
preceding year" relates only TO bankers
who have been in business during the pre-
ceding year. In every case where the bus
mess is commenced for the first time in
the month OF July. 1898, the tax is $50
The commissioner has also held that a
"merry-go-round' set up at fairs, etc. for
the amusement of children is not an exhibit
ton or show within the meaning Of the
law, and therefore is not subject to a spe-
cial tax.
Recently a large number of inquiries have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01
Undesirable Mexican Immigrants.

The Agricultural Department has received
information that four Mexican bulls, COW
cred with Texas fever tickets. have arrived
at Kansas City. Mo-. on their way to the
Omaha exposition. Instructions were sent
to A. II. Dean. agent Of the department, to
hcid the animals pending an investigation
They will probably be killed or shipped
back to Mexico. 1t is not intended that
they shall endanger American cattle,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01

reached the commissioner as to the liability
Of social clubs to the special tax as retail
liquor dealers. In letter today the COM
missioner quotes from a recent decision of
the courts to the effect that IL members or
others. whether for profit or not. or Wheth-
er by means of tickets or otherwise or
under any conditions. constitute a sale, the
club becomes liable to the special tax
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01

The regular permanent family
circulation of The Evening Star
in Washington is more than
double that of any other paper,
whether published in the morn
ing or in the afternoon.
AS a medium for unobiec-
tionable advertisements it there
fore stands uncqualed and un~
approachabIe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01
Presentations and Speeches.

Mrs. Lamb, grand matron Of MaSsachu-
sets, in a pleasing speech presented Mrs.
Ewing, the new most worthy grand ma
iron, with a magnificent bunch of La
France roses and a sterling silver sugar
sitter. Flowers were also presented to
Mrs Washburn on behalf of the badger
state, and to Mrs. L. j. Pitkin and Mrs.
Sarah b. Haggard of Illinois.
Two magnificent baskets of flowers were
presented to l.. Cabell Williamson, one by
Mrs. Yeatman, on behalf of Ruth Chapter,
of which he was the first patron, and one
by Mrs. Handy, on the part of the Grand
Chapter of the District of Columbia, of
which he was the first grand patron. The
Grand Chapter also presented Mrs. Hart
of Texas, whose seat in the convention was
beside that of Mr.. Williamson, with a floral
offering.
Mrs. Conkling of Oregon received bou-
quet presented by Mr.. Williamson. The
offering was composed of flowers taken one
each from the baskets already presented.
Mrs. Conkling Immediately proceeded to
give a flower from her store to each of the
remaining officers, who had not yet re-
ceived flowers.
During the presentations there were many
bright and pretty speeches and the best of
feeling prevailed. Mr.. NJ. F. O'Donoghue
and Rev Willis D. Engle made brief
speeches for the good of the order, which
were well received.
A vote of thanks to The Star for its gen.
erous notices of the convention was unani-
mousiy passed.
The minutes Of the previous meeting Were
then read and approved, and the ninth tri-
ennial session of the Order Of the Eastern
Star was brought to a close.
Among those prominent in the convention
was the California delegation, including
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison d. Rowe. Mr.. and
Mrs Chas L. Pierce, Mr.. and Mrs. j. B.
Merritt, Mrs. Augusta D. Wilson and Mrs.
w. Frank Pierce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01

Recommended for Retirement.
Lieutenant Commander B. H. Bucking-
ham Of the navy has been recommended
for retirement on account Of disabilities
incurred in the line Of duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01
Introductory Lecture

The Introductory lecture of the Colum-
bian Medical School will be delivered by
DR. w. w. Johnston at s pm. October q.
at the Medical School building, 1925 III
street northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01
Eastern Star Conclave Concludes
Ninth Triennial Session.
COMPLETE ROSTER OF THE OFFICERS
Exchange Of Courtesies and Pre-
sentation of Flowers.
VISIT TO SOLDIERS HOME

AT 2:30 pm. yesterday the visiting mem
bers of the Order of the Eastern Star met
at the Ebbitt House, to be driven to the Sol
diers' Home, as guests of the local Grand
Chapter. They We're met by Mr. Fred.
Alexander, who had the matter in charge.
Other Westinghouse present were: Mr..
l.. Cabell Williamson, Mr.. John F. O'Neill
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas J. James, Mrs. Samuel
NJ. Yeatman, Mrs. Alcena Lamond, Mrs.
Emma Foley, Mrs. E Ella Espey, Mrs.
Carolyn A. Handy, Mrs. Alexander Scott,
Mr.. Daniel Webster Mr.. and Mrs. X.
Teachum, Mrs. Susie Walker, Mrs. A. X.
Johnson
The party proceeded by way of Connect
cut and Whitney avenues. On reaching
the Soldiers Home much interest was mani
tested in the Capitol vista. Arthur's cot
tage and Logan's tomb, especially the lat
the SarcophaguS.
The return to the Ebbitt House was made
about o clock.
Closing Session.
At 30 o'clock the convention assembled
for the last time at Masonic Temple. Mrs
Conkling made report on charters which
was adopted.
The thanks of the convention were then
rendered to the members of the Eastern
Star of the District of Columbia for the
magnificent reception given the Grand
Chapter. A special vote of thanks was
rendered Mr.. l.. Cabell Williamson and Mrs
Alcena Lamond.
Mrs w. Frank Pierce of California re-
quested permission to address the worthy
grand matron of the District of Columbia,
Mrs. Handy. The most worthy grand ma
iron invited both to the platform. Mrs.
Pierce, turning to Mrs. Handy, said that
on behalf of the California delegation she
begged permission to make her a small pres
ent. They greatly appreciated what had
been done for them. and, a token of
that appreciation and their regard she pre-
scented Mrs. Handy with beautiful spoon
souvenir of the San Francisco fair for
the benefit of the Masonic Widows and
Orphans Home.
Mrs. Handy responded gracefully, stating
that she had only done as she would be
done by, but expressed her pleasure at the
compliment, all the same, and would ever
preserve the beautiful present as j memen-
TO of the present Conclave.
The chairman of the finance committee re-
ported that that committee had full conf
dence IN the grand officers, and moved that
all expenditures be left to their discretion.
The motion was adopted. This closed the
business of the convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01
Oneniug Exercises.

The opening exercises Of the law depart
ment National University will be held at
the Law School building, $50 18th street
northwest. Monday evening, October 3.
1898, at 6:8O DIN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01

The house which is being erected by Dr.
Elmer Sothoron, 1921 1 street northwest, is
interesting both as an example Of a some
what new type of architecture in this city
and also as illustrating how an apparently
roomy house can be built on a narrow LOT.
The style of architecture is what is known
as the colonial Dutch, and the house shows
to good effect the characteristic of the
style in the high gable, with the series of
step-like indentations on the sides.
The material used by the architect, Mr..
W. B. Wood, is black or very dark brick
with light stone trimmings. While the de-
sign of the exterior is pleasing and suitable.
the interior plan claims attention because
of the ingenuity displayed in utilizing the
space on a lot only sixteen feet wide
There Is cellar underneath the entire
house, and on the first floor are two offices.
and between them and the kitchen Is the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-10-01

staircase. The back office. as well "a the
staircase, is lighted by windows which
open into a space made by bringing the
main wall back from the party line for
short distance. The entire depth of the
house has the benefit of the full width of
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-01-13
Told in Fewest Words

Yesterday the Democratic conven-
ton of Philadelphia nominated Charles
p. Donnelly for receiver of taxes.
The Denver Wheel club, the leading
organization of cyclists in Colorado,
has voted to severe its connection with
the League of American Wheelmen.
Judge Scott, of the district court at
Omaha, has rendered an opinion that
the law under which the Omaha police
commission is appointed is unconstitu-
tional.
The body of NJ. P. Handy arrived at
Berlin, Md, Tuesday afternoon and was
taken directly to buckingham ceme-
terry. The funeral was attended only by
relatives of the deceased.
The Japanese transport steamer.
Nara. Of 2,510 tons. bound to the Pesca-
dOres, was wrecked on Dec. "a, and
about so lives lost. Captain Yasuda, Of
the Japanese navy and nine cadets
were among the missing.
1t is announced on Wall street that
the Union Pacific reorganization COM
mittee has obtained a controlling inter-
| est in the Oregon Short Line and that
they will soon take control also of the
Oregon Railway and Navigation COM
pany.
At a meeting of the Colorado Termi-
nal Lines Passenger association. a rate
Of one fare for the round trip from
Denver TO all state points was author
lied on account of the stock growers
Z Ha zF -,
delegates.
Justice Newman of the Wisconsin
supreme court, who fell on the icy side
walk on Tuesday and sustained fra
ctrue of the skull, died yesterday.
! Judge Newman was 81 years of age
and had been a member of the sup
RENE court for the past four years.
The third national convention Of the
Anti Saloon League. and the state
convention of the Ohio Anti Saloon
! league opened a joint session in the CO.
/ lumbus Auditorium tuesday night. with
| 1o0 delegates present from outside Ohio.
| The state has several hundred delega-
ties.
/ There was split in the Republican
] 1 e
called for the purpose OF nominating a
/ receiver Of taxes. The hewitt, or anti
combine. delegates withdrew and nomi-
mated their candidate independent Of
/ the Roney delegates. After the with
drawal Of the hewitt faction, Roney
was nominated.
+ Mrs. George NJ. Pullman. widow 81
/ the late president Of the Pullman Car
/ company. is in San Francisco. accom-
/ panied by Mrs. John Logan. widow OF
( the late General Logan: Miss Gillette
/ Of Elkhart. Ind, and Miss Enders OF
! Chicago. The party viii remain on the
coast FOR some tine as the guests OF
/ Mrs Frank :. Carolan. the daughter
/ OF Mrs. Pullman.
4 500 coo contract for mining maohi-
merry has been awarded the Fraser &
/ Chalmers company Of Chicago. by Cap
I tain Thomas Main OF the Alaska
/ Treadwell group OF mines. calling for
] 520 stamps. eonpressors, engines. etc.
When the $50 stamps are in operation
the Alaska TreadweH company viii
/ have $50 stamps. the largest number on
a single ledge in the world.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-01-13
HOMESEEKERS EXCURSIONS
Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf Goes
Its Own Gait.

Kansas City, Jan. 12.-Despite the ef-
orts OF other western roads TO stop the
homeseeker excursions promised by the
Kansas City. Pittsburg and Gulf railroad
to start on January IS and run regularly
every two weeks thereafter. President A
f Stillwen. Of the latter road. has issued
a circular announcing that the excursions
will be maintained at the rate announced
The announce ment ia made that tickets
good over the Gulf road viii be sold In
every town in the United States where
agents can be secured.
The Port Arthur Land and Townsite
company. which is affiliated with the Cuff
road. will absorb all excess in fares over
the rates named for the excursions. ac-
cepting the fares which have already
been announced from passengers at All
points and furnish them with tickets for
the trip 10 all points on their line south y
Gentry. Ark.
This action viii have the effect Of plac-
ing the homeseekers excursion rates be-
fore the public IN practically every foot
Of the territory OF the Western PasFen-
ger association, and may be expected 20
break down the agreement ~ the western
lines within a short time Tho Pitts-
burg and Gulf passenger department de-
clares. however. that SIS purpose is not
primarily 70 break the agf cement q the
other Ines. but 70 follow the plan o the
road 70 do business in its own va. re-
gardIess Of competitors.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-01-13

When the appetite fails there is no use in
irving TO tempt the palate with delicate food.
No matter how good and well-Cooked and
@anpctiziug' the food may be. il cannot
give any uourishment unless the stomach IS
able to digest it. Nature indicates the state
Of the constitution by the loss Of appetite
This is an unfailjug indicator Il shows
that something Is fundamentally wrong
with the nutritive functions.
The only true natural relief must be as
searching and fundamental IS the trouble il
aims to overcome II is the thorough deep
searching character of DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery, which causes the mar
selous efficacy in all bilious and digestive
difficulties. II creates that healthful vitality
Of the entire digestive and nutritive organ,
Ism which produces both the natural desire
for food and the organic capacity 10 aSsirni-
late and transform Il into ncunshing. reviv-
flying blood and healthy tissue. II gives
appetite, digestion and sound sleep, ard
builds up solid muscular strength ard
vital nerve energy.
Hi. Thompson, Esq. Of P. O. Box I, Ripple.
Blair Co, Penna, writes: 80 had been troubled
with extreme vomiting in summer season. al.
ways after eating had to he very careful AZ times
10 get Snything TO stay my stomach Al all. had
been taking other medicines. but without effect.
] heard s friend speak Of Dr.. PierCe's Golden
Medical Discovery. and thought ! would give Il a
trial. used about I'VE bottles Of Il and think II
is the only medicine that did NE any good. as
have 8 splendid appetite BOW and am not using
any medicine az all and don't think need any
more
A man who is suffering from the evil
effects of constipation doesn't feel like
work, and can't even enjoy his leisure
hours. DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are a
sure, swift, safe, and permanent cure for
constipation. They are tiny. sugar coated
eranules. One little Pellet Is a gentle
laxative, and two a mild cathartic. They
never grippe Dishonest druggists try tc
get you TO take a substitute for the sake
OF the added profit.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-01-13
MONETARY COMMISSION HEARD
Senator Edmunds Argues For q Sin
gle standard.


Washington, Jan. 12.-The monetary
commission was given a hearing today
by the house committee on banking
and currency, on the commissions bill
proposing a comprehensive revision of
the currency. Ex-senator Edmunds of
Vermont, chairman of the commission,
headed the delegation, and with him
were ex-Secretary of the Treasury Fair
child Of New York: ]. w. Fries of
North Carolina, representing the gold
/ Democratic sentiment of the south; T.
]. Bush of Alabama and Judge R. S.
Tyler Of Indiana, representing the mid
die west. Secretary Gage was also pres
ent, accompanied by the solicitor of the
treasury. The hearing attracted much
interest, a number of the members of
the house accompanied by ladies being
present.
Mr.. Edmunds was the first speaker.
He said the fundamental principle
which the commission had felt was to
be considered in establishing a stable
currency was first to know what the
standard of value in this country is.
and is to be. On this there were many
divergent views among financial au-
thorities. Many believed, and he was
one of these, that it was impossible to
have more than one standard of value.
If this be true, then the question is,
What Is the best standard? The expe-
rience Of the world, Mr.. Edmunds said.
was that the best standard was the
money subject to the least change, one
To yt-I5 oh oil vol
adjusted themselves: one which will
be the same when the transaction
closes as it was when 1t opened.
The commission felt that such a thing
as a double standard had never existed
in the world through natural opera
tons. There had been double standards
established by law, but never in fact.
When il came TO an actual standard
there could he but one.
Mr.. Edmunds referred to the expert
ence Of the greater nations Of the world
all showing. he said. that single stan
dard meant stability and safety, while
legal attempts at double standards
meant disaster and panic.
From this universal experience. Mr..
Edmunds 7aid. he and his associates
have come to the conclusion that the
first principle on which to base a cur
rency was to have one standard. and
that gold IS the best standard. because
Il IS the most stable Of all standards %
values. Feeling that one standard was
essential and that gold was the best
Of these. the commission vas brought
TO the gold standard as their first prop
osition. That. however. did not exclude
the use q silver or any other metal 70
the largest extern. that they could be
maintained on an equality with the one
fixed and invariable standard Of gold
hat conclusion was reached Mr.
Fimundz added. with no prejEdices.
with To private politiael considerations
hut solely from the conviction 81 the
. commissioners. representing the Tari-
Gus sections ~ the country
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-01-13
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS
Report on n Missionary Plan FOR
CaIIegeN-

New York. Jan 12-The sixth annual
conference q foreign missionary asoar71s
held its second session today IN the Meth
o6I-st building Rev. e II Hanson. DID.
az Hartford. president q the American
board. Boston. PRESIDED \ feature g TIE
meeting was the reading q a report cen
corning student Volunteers ard Candl-
dates" by the Pes. 6 Il Ds15els. =. D
az Boston. secretary u The home depart
nent q the american board Il part e
was &C follows;
This movements field IS n the inststs-
,sons Of higher learning n the Taited
STATS and Canada and from these Ins;ifa-
lions fts membership e taken - pug
pose 81 20 be the hrlagi1E 70 tire a;ts1tion
~ All students y claims q feraEn ME
ssoas. wfth a Tlew = ircreaslnE the mis-
s!onzry force ard zlao fostering ar AK
gressivs missionary sFarlt AnenE IRE ssaa-
Gated leaders 81 1oz&-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-01-13
Eagle Press, Job Phone 70.
HI East Douglas Avenue.

THE policy for 1s9S is to visit every
institution of higher learning on this con-
tinent: to make the records so complete
as to be of service To the boards; TO in
crease study classes by 50 per cent; TO
increase subscriptions to the Student
Volunteer; to make the church familiar
with the plans; to make the coming con-
vention At Cleveland one of power; to
help solve the financial problems OF the
boards and TO secure volunteers with high
qualifications.
Contributions from students have in
creased from less than $500 20 above $40
600. Glasses have ben conducted In p
of the theological seminaries.
Glasses have also been formed in
nearly $50 preparatory schools, colleges.
universities and professional schools"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-01-13

partment in enumeration OF the Trans
Mississippi and International EXPOSE
ton to be opened on the first of next
June at Omaha. They are iilustra-
tive of the conditions. progress and &C
compliments of the great west from
its discovery toour own day.
The series comprise nine denomina-
tions of stamps, as follows:
One cent-The discovery Of the Mis-
sissippi river by Marquette.
Two-cent-An Indian chief
Fourteenth buffalo hunting scene.
Five-cent-The Pthef1nder, being a
picture of Fremont raising the flag on
the summit Of the Rockies.
Eighteenth train Of emigrants
crossing the plains.
Ten-cent-A aiming scene.
Fifty cent-A cowboy and cattle:
Dollar-A harvesting scene, or a
great Touring mill.
Two dollars-The Rock Island bridge,
showing part of the city Of Omaha.
The directors Of the mint, who Is re-
quired by special act of congress to
prepare the commemorative or souve-
mir medals of this enterprise, today ap-
proved the subject to he illustrated and
artists are now preparing the designs.
The reverse will be a group compris-
ing mounted Indian spearing buffa-
10. Above will appear the words;
Trans Mississippi and below the
date "Is4S." The diverse Of this medal
will show the head in profile Of the
typical young woman Of the Trans Mis-
sissippi region. The design Is 10 be
prepared by lockwood by means OF
composite photography, and the types
are now being selected by the states
and territories Of the entire region. The
medals. like the stamps. testify the pro
gress % civilization from the begin
ming Of things 30 ye rs ago to the finest
and most refined product Of the half
century. The medals are within the pro
lection of all the laws against counter
feiting the coins OF the government