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Evening star., 1898-08-18
sPAIN's NAVAL PERSONNEL.
Officers Appointed Because of FamiI,
Influence, Not Fitness.

AHHuence, MOI f1tneSS.
From the Review of Reviews.
Another radical cause of the inefficiency
of the Spanish navy is the enlisted man.,
whose condition seems worse than in any
other service. He is kidnapped by unscru-
pulous agents as was the custom in the
time OF Frederick the Great and of George
III, besotted and stolen from his home in
the provinces or from the taverns along
the wharves in the seaport towns, and
carried aboard ship to lose his freedom for
ever He Is beaten without mercy for the
slightest offense, and sometimes killed.
Naturally, these sailors desert at every
opportunity, and numbers of them are said
sent out to our naval review In New York
Men who have been any time in such
drndgery can have no Seif-respect nor es-
prit de corps, and it is not surprising they
had to be filled with wine at Santiago and
threatened with revolverS before they
WCuid go to meet the Americans. Again.
Spa1n's naval officers are appointed from
the ranks of the nobility, just as were the
colonial officers in Cuba and the Philip
pines. not because Of tn cir fitness to COM
Tand ship, but because the particular
FAMILY Of influence to which they belong
wished it.
And, lastly, the lack of mechanical genius
In the national character had compelled
the government to employ on their war
ships English and Scotch engineers, all of
places when 1t came to fighting their own
race. Consequently, the greater part OF
the engines and boilers were promptly
ruined.
Evening star., 1898-08-18
THE CROQUET TOURNEY.
Duryea and Strong VIII Fight 1t Ou,
for the Chamnionshinx

Added interest was given in the croquet
tourney at Norwich. Conn.,, yesterday when
Jacobus and ex-Champion Butler arrived
and participated in the games. These two
former champions at once met, with the
result of the school teacher going down
to defeat. Strong was the man who was
anxiously watched, his opponents were
called off. When Wahley was pitted
against him every one pressed around the
grounds. If Strong won he would probably
secure the championship; If Wahley did
then 1t was still an open contest for Sis
SON, Wahley, Duryea and Strong. The lat
ter started finely, but Wahiey made a
beautiful, carom, and Strong could not
again get an open shot, and the Washing
ton boy gave him his first defeat.
Apgar was Strongs next contestant. AS
he was not in physical condition it was
thought the champion would soon win, but
1t was only after Apgar had but four
arches to run when Strong, by a brilliant
jump over two arches. got the balls, and
then held them, and his opponent had no
further chances. Duryea and Strong will
commence their seven-game contest for the
Van Wickle medal today. In the second
division Dudley of New London has a
clean record, but Cooper of Washington will
give him finish. Edmunds of Philadel-
phia Is still possible winner, as he has
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Life Longest in Mild Climate,
rom London Tit-Bit.

More people over 200 years old are found
IN mild climates than in the higher lati-
tudes- According 10 the last census of the
German empire. of a population of So. D.
$50 only rs have passed the hundredtb
year. France. with population of 10000
coo, has 213 centenarians. In England
there are 146 in ireland 57S, and in Scot
land 49, Sweden has 10 and Norway 80;
Belgium .. Denmark 2. Switzerland none.
SPAIN. with population of 1900 600 has
4Ol persons over 100 years of age OF the
ZzJo,OoO Inhabitants Of Servia SIS pers ons
have passed the century mark 1t is said
tfat the oldest person living whose age has
been proven is Bruno Cotrim, born in Afri-
ca. and now living in Rio de Janeiro. He is
l5o years old. coachman in Moscow has
lived for no years.
Evening star., 1898-08-18

From the Boston Herald's New York Letter
There has been a reaction of late among
the lords Of creation concerning the cock
tail, thanks TO the growing popularity of
afternoon tea. Al one time men considered
IL rather effeminate to take a cup Of tea.
Now some OF our doughttest sQuires o.
danes indulge in almost as many cups as
a curate. There Is less Of a tendency,
moreover, to brace up in the morning on
"B. and s., or a whisky and soda.
Evening star., 1898-08-18
The Modern Boy.
ON the Newcastle News Letter.

r"rII tIe 4NtWCHStIe News Letter.
In local school an extensively signed
letter was sent to the head master prayinp
that the scholars might be allowed leave of
absence for the Barnum & Bailey process
Sion No notice was taken of this: but i'm
asine the chagrin of the controller of the
oirch When he received second epistle
aiter the boys had gone, thanking him for
giving the leave desired, as they under
STOOD his silence to mean consent" Out of
some two hundred boys only thirty were in
Evening star., 1898-08-18

pef 1'1zati o.
A new and pretty custom. to take the
place Of the rather tifne-worn one of col
lecting souvenir spoons from different cities,
is that of buying little charm from each
place one visits. a young girl who spent
last winter in Italy has chain bracelet,
from each link of (which swings silver or
gold trinket picked ups during her travels.
A little eagle is they emblem of ancient
Rome. as the circle bearing the pax is the
emblem of Christian Rome. A Margharita
bell Is also Roman. A tiny horn Of coral
supposed to be al charm against the evil
eye Is from Naples, and model of the
Strozzi lamp and a f1eur-de-lis, with a tiny
angioiino and dfavoIlno, are Florentine.
From Milan is a. silver cross. and from
Venice tiny gondola in silver fligree.
Souvenir char ms may talso be worn on a
chateiaine at the belt, or on the watch
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Japanese Porcelain House.
From London Tit Bits

From London Tit-Bits.
Japan intends sending to the Paris exhi-
bition huge house. hexagonal in shape.
and composed entirely of porcelain. 1t
measures several yards in circumference.
and its weight will not be less than seventy
tons. From the artistic point Of view, ac-
cording tc the several models already fin
ished, it will be exquisite. 1t is estimated
f2,9p.
Evening star., 1898-08-18
A Frozen Flag.

A simple mountaineering anecdote from
the top Of Mount Egmont, Taranaki. New
Zealand: A party of climbers assembled the
topmost rock Of the sleeping giant, planted
thereon a nine-foot pole and hauled aloft
the union jack
A fortnight later another party, prepared
to shin up the pole and so claim q six
loot higher record than the first, ascended
and found that the nag had frozen while
blowing to the breezes; there it was I'm
bedded in four inches of icicle, the colors
standing out as In looking glass. Not
only this, but that icicle extended right
down to the ground. Doubters must not
Singer, for the party photographed the
phenomenon.
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Baltimore, 4; Louisville, 2.

The Orioles chalked up their seventh
straight victory yesterday at Baltimore by
defeating the Louisvlles, to 2. Jimmy
McJames was in fine form and allowed the
Coionels but five hits Cunningham also
pitched well. but his support was ragged.
K. H. Z.
Baltimore. 2 0 0 0 0 0 x-4 8
Louisville. .... 0 0 0 2 0 %
Evening star., 1898-08-18
New York, 3; Cincinnati, L.

Another close and exciting game was
played in New York yesterday, the Giants
winning from the Cincinnatis by 8 to 1.
Meekin was at his best with men on bases
and clearly outpitched Breitenstein. The
game was called during the eighth inning
on account of rain.
r. II. F.
New York. k........ o 0 2 x-3 6
Cincinnati. 0 @ 0 / O-1 o
Evening star., 1898-08-18
STAMPING OUT YELLOW FEVER.
The blessing Conferred on the World
by Our War With Spain.

Frofn the Medical Record.
If the only outcome of the present war
were the disappearance of yellow fever
from Cuba and the cleansing of the pesti-
lential port of Havana, this country would
not have fought in vain. That Havana in
its existing insanitary condition is a men
ace to every neighboring people and state
is an assertion that can be made without
fear of contradiction. That both the town
Evening star., 1898-08-18

First base by errors-WashingtOn /; St Louis, 1.
Left on DISQUALIFICATION, I; St. Louis, 5. First
base baIs-Of weighing. 2; off Carsey. 2.
Struck out-By weighing. 1. Three-base hits-An-
derson (2i. Two-base hits-Gettnan and g. Smith.
Sacrifice hits-Weyhing (2,. Stolen bases-Gett-
(2l, Mercer (2) and Quinn. Double play-Reitz
10 Farrell Hit by pitcher-Gettman. Passed ball
Mcclure. Time-1. 45. Umpires-oDay and Nc
Donald
Evening star., 1898-08-18
boston, @; Chicago, 2.

The Beaneaters again made the Chicagos
bite the dust at Boston yesterday by to 2
Nichols pitched another extraordinary
game. holding the Orphans down to three
hits, two of which were made by a new
man, Greene, who played center field. Rain
stopped the game after the seventh inning
X. ii. Z.
Chicago. ........... 0 0 o % 3 2
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Olympic Club After MCCOY.

SAN FRANCISCO. August 1s.-WilIiam
Kennedy, superintendent of the Olympic
Club. has wired Kid Mccoy and Tommy
Ryan, offering to match them before the
Olympic Club of this city at any time in
September for the middleweight champion
ship of the world. Kennedy also offers co
per cent of the gross receipts.
Evening star., 1898-08-18
G GOS SIP OF THE TIE AM:

Today's Schedule and Weather.
st. Louis at Washington-Clear.
Louisville at Baltimore-Clear.
Chicago at Boston-Clear
Cincinnati at New York-Clear,
Cleveland al Brooklyn-Clear
Pittsburg at Philadelphia-Clear
Evening star., 1898-08-18

Hoeke's clearing sale continues only fif-
teen days.-Advt
Evening star., 1898-08-18
philadelphia, Is; Pittsburg, 1.

a regular bombardnlent took place yes
terday on the Philadelphia grounds, the
Phillfes hammering Tannehill and Gardner
all over the lot and defeating the Pitts
burgs by Il to l. The Quaker boys record
on the day was nineteen hits for a total
of twenty
R. He
Pittsburg ..... 0 0 o o O-1 2
Philadelphia. :. o o 2 3 0 x-13 10
Evening star., 1898-08-18

Next importation OF
Burchelps Spring Leaf Tea
will pay duty of Ioc. a
pound; buy it now while
you can get it for SOC. a
pound.
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Bows So suits. 4Oc.

All that is left of the little boys fine
quality washable sailor blouse suits, which
sold for as high as 81, go on sale tomorrow
for an hour at 49c.
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Mems hose. 6Ac,

Lot Of mems fast black and tan half
hose, full seamless and absolutely fast
color, sueh as are shown you about town
at 12hc. pair. will be sold tomorrow for
eye. pair.
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Amy summer suit, Sn 40.
Boys blOuses. 15c.

Lot of boys blouses. made of best quail
ity gaiatea cloth; they belong with suits
which sold up to $1.50 but i'm the immense
crowds which we have had here four days
of the week for the past summer. the pants
We're sold separately by mistake. You have
the choice of these odd bIouses for 15c for
an hour tomorrow.
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Child's hose. $40.

Lot Of children's fast black ribbed hose,
In all sizes, such as are usually sold for
1255c. pair, will be sold for an hour tomor-
row for 3kc. pair.
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Drawers, OAc.

Lot Of ladies' muslin drawers, trimmed
with three rows of tucks and deep hens;
made with felled seams, usually sold for
19c. pair, to go for an hour tomorrow for
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Mems linen pants, SOC
Mems $40 suits. So. so.

We never DID such a thing before in our
lives when we put ssle at So 80 these
hne cashmere and eheyiot frock and sack
suits. which sold for ten dollars early this
season. It is an immense sacrifice but as
long as the variety is so much broken we
consider We justified in the loss we
make. You can see at glance that every
suit In this lot is high grade. Every one
comes from the maker Of the very finest
clothing in the world. His clothing fits aud
fits perfectly: 1t does not wrinkle or gather
at the seams. And none Of these suits will
either. The sack style are in sizes 40 and
42-the frocks In 30 to IS.
Evening star., 1898-08-18

We are able to announce the arrival OF a
new line of ladies' felt hats FOR early fail
wear.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-16
THE PRINTCLOTH MARKET

Fall River. Mass. oct Is (SpeciaD Brokers re-
port that there has been an active demand for
goods at the close of the week. due doubt 70 the
talk Of curtailmcnt and the assumption that GER
tain weaves 10 be tied up al price Trans
actions have not been heavy however. as agents
have refused to sell freely. hoping that tn action
which they are about TO take Will improve prices.
II the stories which they tell true the: have
little to lose by holding TO their product, as they
cannot manufacture on basis of 1 l5-l6 cents for
regulars and come out even. Buyers have had the
big end OF trade conditions so long that they were
astonshed find that orders could not be nlled.
but thus far they have not been inclined 10 raise
their bidds and u duel IS the carpet. The sales
probably exceeded 10000 pieces. most of which
were odd goods sold 5 spots for early delivery.
The proposition place the entire business In the
hands OF a committee or five who Will appoint two
to do the selling and To establish a minimum rate,
also 20 order curtailmcnt II necessary. VIII go
through. one treasurer has objected, Seth Borden.
OF the Parker & Hargraves mills, and he says that
on account Of orders on hand he Will lose money II
he goes into the scheme just now. deal Is 10 be
made with him. and II is expected that he Will
come in on Monday II he does the paper will be
passed for signatures and the plan put into erect
before the end Of the month. much better busl-
ness L. anticipated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-16
SOME APPEALS FOR CHARITY.

The Charity Organization Society acknowledges
with many thanks the following contributions In
response TO its recent appeals:
For $50 wherewth 10 provide board for widow
sixty-nine years Old feeble and utterly dependent
p r. j." sl5: IS p A" and Il. H" s. each. and
a Il. s." s.
For $500 to place In home an old German couple
who are pas: work and now In great dstress-'k.
SO and Cash" s..
For 500 10 provide prolonged medical care In an
institution for a young woman for many years
hopeessly crippled by rheumatism ard who is per
fectly helpless-"E b. W" Sl3; III. r. W s,
and *" 80
For $40 toward the support OF widow VINO mas
been sclf-supportng until recently but who Is
now seventy years cid and left without relatives
or friends who are able to aid her 10 any great eX-
tent-"E. v j." and w. f Decker, so each; Cash
and II II. W." s. each.
For s25O toward the support Of man seventy
Two wears old and deaf. formerly civil engineer
n I'd recently 4 skilfu mapmaker but unable now
TO secure employment on account or MS lnnrniues
SO that he almost lacks the necessaries Of life
Miss T. Tuckerman. $50. y. d. $. D. 81; J. K
A d r. Wharton. Mrs. T. NJ A. Mrs. Gus
;av Schwab. Il" and Il NJ, 80 each; "A Friend
and Il. W." s. each.
: the amounts received for these cases are not
sufficient. the society rcnews its appeal FOR each
Any money for these cases sent to the Charity
Organization Society. No los East Twenty second
ST will be promptly and publicly acknowledged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-16
TIE FOOD SNOW At THE GARDEN

The Food Show at the Madison Square Garden
enters upon It's third week tomorrow with com
plete exhibition. and one which has secured popu-
lar!ty upon the merit OF the exhibits and the man.
ner In which Il is conducted. The placing Of food
products on exhibition and the manner in which
the visitors are entertained give to the show at
the Garden an Importance which :elis its story.
Il Is interesting IN many ways. and. judging from
the attendance which keep" everybody busy during
the afternoons and evenings and the merriment
that there is throughout the show. 1t will be for
couple Of weeks longer a pleasant place 10 visit.
The cooking lectures BY Mrs. Lemcke IN the Con-
cert Hall and the demonstrations in tea-makng.
with chance for the audience to taste the tea,
are most agreeable. and are valuable a. instruc-
ton.
There will be during the week visiting delegations
from some Of the distant cities. and the Philadel-
pnia manufacturers are arranging for an eXcur-
sion Thursday will be known Brooklyn Gro
GERS Day" when the fathers and the mothers. the
sisters the cousins and the aunts from the city
over the Bridge will have their fun at IN.
Garden The bakers convention 10 be held In the
Concert Hall tomorrow. Tuesday and Wednesday
will be important rs the organization OF the New
York State Bakers Association viii be fully repre-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-16
BUILDER BECOuES BANKRUPT.

Amund Johnson builder OF No. ~ West Thir-
tv-fourtr-st, filed = petition IN bankruptcy yes
terday The liabilities amount 10 S26 SIS. Of which
$4,000 f. secured by mortgages and liens, $4,000
unsecured for materials. etc. and ,S3 for taxes.
Besides these liabilities Mr.. Johnsons name is on
accommodation paper for N7o. His assets cor
sst Of undisturbed half interest in No. IA
West Thirty -fourth-st. valued at $1,000 over NOR
Cages Of Sll2099. an undivided half interest in the
southeast corner Of Madison-avc. and Eighty
eghth-st. valued AZ 10000 over mortgages OF N56-
M. and eight lots I'm Newark. valued at 500.
which are pledged for al indemnity bond. These
values Of the equity are only estimates. AS the
property f. under foreclosure and may not realize
Is much estimated.
Judge OIcott Of the city Court yesterday APP
pointed Arm'ag Matthews receiver in supple
inentary proceedings for Mr.. Johnson. on the april
cation Of Julius Br!cfer. NJ. Johnson has be n
in building operations for the last years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-16
PLAYING GOLF IN VIRGINIA.
PREPARING FOR A BIG OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
AT HOT SPRINGS.

Hot Springs. Va. Oct 1.-THE Virginia Hot
Springs have never been crowded In their his
tory they have been this last week. The weather
Is everything that could be desired and typical OF
Virginia climate. Every one is looking forward to
the big golf tournament which is to be held on the
18Th 10Th and 2lst. Some o. the most prominent
players in the country have ssniAe1 their intention
Of being present and everything points to a big
tournament. over $500 in prizes is offered The
golf links are crowded daily with players practising
for the event. Among the prominent arrivals here
the last week are the following: ExSecreary Sher-
man and Mrs. Sherman Count Cassini, Nile. Cas-
sni. Mile. Schelle p. Rogcstvensky and two secre-
tares Of the Russian Embassy, Washington; Mr..
and Mrs. oliver II. p. Belmont Master Harroll
S Vanderbilt. William Butter Duncan Mr.. and
Mrs Charles steele and family; David Barnes; Ben
All Haggin, Stephen Little. Nj. and Mrs. F. W.
Humphreys ana Mr.. and Mrs. A. Il. Ladew, New
York; Mrs. Z. Rollins Morse Mrs Arthur Hume
we'll Miss Hunnewe and Mrs. +. W. Sargent.
Boston Mr. and Mrs. L. II. Mccormick Chicago:
MIR and Mrs Gordon ShillitO and the Misses Shil-
Ito, Paris; Pemberton Hutchinson. Mrs + Nc
Kean. Mrs. Robert X. McNcely and Miss McNeely,
Philadelphia Mr.. and Mrs. " j. CadwailaIdeT en-,
cnnati II. 3. Ledyard. president OF the Nlchgan
Central Railroad George II. Russell, Miss Russea
and Miss Stevens. Detroit. and Mr.. and Mrs. Call
deron Carlisle, Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-16

We arc not in any wise disturbed by tho report
that certain capitalists OF this country in
Nicaragua endeavorng to obtain authority to or
ganlze company to construct waterway across
that country" said an officer OF The Maritime Canal
Construction Company Of Nicaragua yesterday.
This statement was prompted by dispatch from
Managua. Nicaragua TO the effect that Edwin
Eyer. OF the firm OF W. r Grace & Co. and Fred
crCk Washburn. Of this city together with Edwin
+. CraGin, Of Chicago. have petitone1 President
Zoaya. of the Nicaraeuan Republic. for permits
sion 10 form new canal company with capital
Of slOoCo0.ooo.
The Maritime Canal officer went To say that
the companys charter has get a full year to run.
exclusive Of extensions. the result Of numerous
revolutions and other causes which have retarded
tho work NJ construction
Il also pointed out by him that. even should
the charter of the company lapse or for any reason
r. declared null and void. another company. the
Caribbean and Pacific Transit COMPANY. of Liver
pool. England would intervene and take up the
work - the Maritime Company. The English cor
poration had the exclusive right Of steam avig1-
ton on the San Juan del Noric River for thirty
years. with other concessions.
"Rut there Is 30 likelihood OF the English com
pany or any other company stepping in, declared
The speaker. We are going right along with our
our affairs never in better shape. and the
canal will be finished by the same people tina
started H. the Maritime Canal Construction Com
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-16
IN PRAISE OF THE NAVAL RESERVES

Lieutenant Commander jacob W. Miller has pub
;ished the following special order:
on relnQuishlng the command OF the Third Dis
,ric the commanding officer desires 10 express his
snnreciatlon OF the excellent service done by the
onicers and men who composed tlat portion OF the
Tinted States auxiliary naval force.
Won have established the fact that the BODY from
which Won were taken. namely the Naval Militia.
is capable Of performing in most creditaDle man
no, Tho dut rs which marked out for II by the
Taxv Department during the last three years. The
s.rirt attention discipline. the coas;wse seaman,
90, disnlayed and the prompt obedience 10 all
or5rrs show that past training had prepared you
FOR all the duties OF a second line OF defence.
,.,',r for service al the actual seat or wal the
pa,ient patriotism Of the men performing routine
p, ~ Inc district was most commendable, and
blished The fact that citizen sailors can Dc relied
upon az al efficient AUXILIARY 10 the navy. a,
'Ig,oa,al commcndaiiOn u due 10 commanding
% Us ~ yesses for me seamanike manner in
nv handled their steamers. and 10 Lleuien-
WIZ WI. = Torshew executive officer Of tho New
Hnn.hire for the discipline maintained on board
tn shi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-16

Of the eth Regiment qualified shsrpshooters.
Sharpshooi ers' scores were also made by five mem
bers Of the 2}d Regiment. two of Squadron A.
Of Troop 9, two Of the ls Naval Battalion and one
Of the 18Th Regiment.
General Meier and staff at Crecdmoor on
Tuesday. and qualified follows: General McLeer
e. CoonC J. Il. rockingham g: Major T H.
HabcOck. 81 Major 7. j. J. Wood %. and Major J
". Trohridge, "a Major Babcock and Colonel
Frothingham qunded rs sharpshOo,ers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-16
IN EorJp THE THIRD-AVE. ROAD.

The reports that contracts had been LET for the
electrical equipment OF the Thrd-ave. railroad sys
tenn have been confirmed In part by Mr.. Beaver,
treasurer OF the company. No contract has been
made with the WcstinGhouse-W Walker Company. he
sove hut the other three contracts which were
mentioned In yesterdays papers We're awarded a
week or more ago-Vlth the Johnson Company for
about nffopn thousand tons or u0-pound rails, the
Pennsylvania Iron Company. fer castings. TO cost
hon, q 800 GO and the National Conduit and Gable
I COMPANY. for the subWays the cost OF Whlch VIII
y, ,io
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-16
uJyDou-GLlsS pLlvTS DELAY STARTING.

Pittsburg Oct; l5.-Window-s glass plants through
out the United States failed 10 start the seasons
operations at midnight. Fires were blocked and
NAV be extnguished and fifteen thousand workers
VINO have been looking forward 10 general re-
sumption on October IL are forced 10 remain idle.
The mon want An advance in the wages Of the
cutters and hafteHers. but the trouble Is really the
result Of a fight between the Knights OF Labor and
Tho American Federation Of Labor. The manu-
rac,rI-ers say the fires viii be kept blocked for
raasonab BILE time when they VIII be eXtlnglished
and no, relighted until they are sure they have a
clear and concise contract with the workers.