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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-07
Brooklyn Sails for Newport.

NEW YORK, July THE United States
cruiser Brooklyn left port today bound for
Newport to join the fleet of the North At
lantic squadron, Under Capt. Taylor
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NOTHING FROM GEN. OTIS.

Manila is Unchanged.
Adjutant General Corbin says that no
word has been had from Gen. Otis for the
past two days. whence it is inferred that
there has been no fighting and no change
in the situation worthy of report in the
Philippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-07
Nurses Wanted.

Probably more immune nurses will be
needed to take care of the yellow fever
patients in Cuba. At least, the surgeon
generals office would like the names and
addresses of women experienced in nursing
who are immune TO the disease. Within
the last week or two twenty immunes have
been sent to Cuba, and there is a prospect
that many more will be wanted. The gov
ernment does not insist upon trained nurses
for this work, but among the immunes
takes the best material it can get. The
salary paid is $50 a month, with board
and lodgings and transportation.
At Santiago two hospitals are maintained,
one general and the other yellow fever
hospital. At the latter only immune nurses
are employed. The fact that ii was the
head of the general hospital and not the
yellow fever hospital who has just died of
the fever, and whose daughter is now I'll
with 1t in New York harbor, has OCCASION
ed considerable anxiety. The health Of
ficers have long been fearing an outbreak,
and in a sense are agreeably surprised that
1t did not occur earlier.
The Porto Ricans are taking great pre-
cautions to prevent the introduction of the
disease there from Cuba, and 1t is believed
they will be successful.
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Recalls a Similar Event.

The suddenness and the effects of the fire
are somewhat similar to those attending the
fatality at the residence of Secretary Tracy
some years ago
Capt. Dickins is one of the best known
officers connected with the Navy Depart
ment, and he was brought into prominence
at the time the Maine was blown up at
Havana. He was then acting chief of the
navigation bureau. and it fell to his lot to
receive the first dispatch from Capt. Sgs-
bee giving information of that appalling
disaster. Throughout the days following
that momentCuS event Capt. DckinS was
the recipient of the official messages bring
ing the details of that disaster.
While the cabinet was in session Secre-
tary Long received n note announcing the
appalling catastrophe at the home of Capt.
Dickins. He ordered his carriage and drove
to the scene at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-07

of the Daughters of the American Revolu-
tion, and had for several years past been
an important figure in the annual con-
crosses of that organization in this city.
During the Spanish-American war of last
year she was chiefly interested in the work
of the d. A. R., in providing for the deSti-
tute families of volunteers who had gone
to the front. Mrs. Dickins was a fOrceful
speaker on topics of interest to women, her
sayings always having force of logic and
reason that usually carried for her any
point she wished to make
Mrs. Dickins was a Miss Margaret Bates
Of New York city. She had only recently
returned from a visit to her parents, who
still reside there.
Her Position in Social World.
Socially the deceased lady held a pre-
eminent place. Her cultivated mind
broadered by extensive travel made her
most delightful conversationalist. She
was quick to observe the interesting feat
ures of life wherever she happened to be-
and her letters from South America and
other countries were repete with informa-
tion most charmngly told. Several Of
these letters from time to time have been
printed in The Star and always made most
readable matter. OF late years she became
a student of colonial history, and few per-
sons were batter informed on colonial
china, with which her home was so quantity
and profusely adorned. AS a hostess she
was one of the most pleasing, and several
of the most notable entertainments in the
navy circle occurred at her home Her
thoroughness in her household affairs was
matched by her enthusiasm in all that per-
tained to her interest in patriotic societies
Last summer she spent in this city, busy
with the work of relief among the families
of soldiers and sailors. No detail was too
small for her personal attention, and the
great success which attended the work
was largely due to her efforts.
Mrs Dickins was the authoress of
Around the World in a Man-of-W War"
which was one of her best-known books
Her magazine articles were all extremely
interesting.
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Continued on Second Pags.)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-27
TOPICS IN CALIFORNIA.
WEI COME TO THE RETURNED VOLUN-
TEERS-ESTATE OF ARCTIC EN-
pLORER-SHORT TINE FROM
LONDON TO DAWSON.
tay TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUxE.l


Co., Francisco Aug 26-The welcome given
% tho LIST California Volunteers on their re-
,rrr from the Philippines has dwarfed all other
o,,or+a Of the week. The Bay parade was the
400, ,mnoeing naval spectacle ever seen In san
rroncsco Harbor and the street parade last
rt,,h. surnassed In numbers and in enthusiasm
onvtb,ne ever held west of Chicago. No re-
cunning regiment ever received so royal a greet
,ro or felt that it's work was so thoroughly
annreciated The enthusiasm remained at high
tide throughout the three days jubilee and the
city in gala dress, was given over to holiday
makers Never before many strangers
I'm the CITY II was estimated that these visitors.
mainly from towns within easy reach by rail-
road or steamer numbered hundred thousand.
They crowded all the hotels and lodging houses
swarmed over the restaurants and choked the
principal streets. Market-st every night mas
worn the appearance Of Presidential election
night. and the great crowds have only melted
away after midnight Everywhere the soldiers
in dingy khaki uniforms, have been the chief
figures They have owned the town. but IL
must be said to their credit that freedom and
hospitality have not spoiled them. They kept
their self-contrO and bore themselves modestly,
vet with dignity Perhaps the greatest enthusl-
asm was called out by the appearance OF the
volunteers in their war worn uniforms In the
street parade yesterday. They marched for
three miles between lines of cheering peo-
pie who shouted themselves hoarse while the
companies were marching. and who literally fell
upon the volunteers when there was halt In
the march. No one. who witnessed these many
tokens OF regard could doubt for O moment the
genuine patriotism Of the people or their deep
interest IN the progress OF the war in the Philip
pines. Before such demonstrations OF love of
country cynical comment on the dangers Of i'm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-27

vegetables 10 market. Two horses and farm
wagon are kept on the place for the transporta-
ton Of the produce TO the railroad Many OF
the men sci! their products in the neighboring
village at better terms than they could obtain
In the city.
The two plots which are considered the best
are those cultivated by Walter Holden and Ar
thur Hoag. who work in partnership. and have
been quite successful.
LOW PRICES FOR PRODUCE.
The men generally. however, have found IT
nifficult task TO anything like living
prices for their vegetables
"Have you any idea what we receive a hun
dred for corn?' one man said. THE price is
Tdculousy small Our net return for a hundred
ears Of corn is about twenty nine cents Just
think Of II! And in New-York the grocers are
selling corn for from fifteen to twenty five cents
dozen. The freight is high. fifteen cents
hundred, and then We are compelled TO pay the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-27
READY FOR THE TOURNAMENT.

,-Ew.YoRK STATE CHESS PLAYERS TO BEoIS
THEIR CONTESTS IN SARATOGA TOMORROW.
The annual midsummer meeting OF the New-Yors
State Chess Association. which opens In Saratoga
tomorrow gives promise Of being the most sue
cessful In the associations history, Tho repre-
sentatives Of the different clubs will begin play Tor
the Establishing" trophy tomorrow morning
The rules formulated by the Cup Committee pro-
vide that a club must win the cup three times con-
sacutvelv or five times nonconsecut!vely before IL
can become the absolute property OF such club
With regard TO the number OF rounds the rules
provide that there shall be lone round tourna
mont II there are more than four contestants; II
there are three or four It shall be a two round
tournament, and In case OF there being only TWO
competitors they shall contest best In 1--WE games
together ~, -. .,,s.,,,,r,a- ses-
atom is the Interstate match between pennsylvania
and New York which. according 10 the latest 10
norts will this year include one more state Mass,a-
rhusetts thereby making the contest triangular
one and adding proportonately 10 the interest.
The class Journeys are three in numpeI, ahu s.se
the PLAYERS from up the State good chance 10 'eS$
tho mettle OF their metropolitan confreres
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-27

commission merchants ten per ce"'- ~
the farmer has hard lot
Another farmer who had been listening W
the conversation. and who was OF more hope
f,l turn Of mind, broke In. Don't mihu' oi''
brighter days are coming. Wait until we noe
the potatoes. We will all be rich then lhis
had a sort Of soothing effect upon the ola man.
and he thrust his hands far down into the
pockets OF his trousers and sauntered away
whistling. Wait Till the Clouds Roll BY
About eleven acres OF produce was ehtrey
destroyed by the drouth early in the season'
The following is one of the reports submitted
TO the Governing Board:
Plots II c. and 81 e. w. L. Rogers
II C-Potatoes: area, $4,000 square feet.
Planted May S-11. Cultivated four times
hoed after each cutivating paris greened once
thoroughly: afterward where bugs were eVlueii''
cultivation finished: no weeds; rev bugs
Vegetables: area $1,000 square feet. corn
probably 1900 feet; beans 10000 feet; melons
lettuce cucumbers, 1000 feet; entire pot cuI,l-
waited four times hoed four times, som,e
hoeing Of cucumbers and melons Unsuccessful
onion bed poughed up and replanted 10 corn
Corn came up sparsely and was cohslderaDi! re-
planted: beans did and are doing very vel ie,,
tuce sparse; cucumbers came up Well but man!
vines nysterously died after maturing; melons
fair. a number did not come up, some repianteo
Few weeds. o H..
Planted entirely to corn; cultivated twice; came
up toIerably some vacant spaces; appears We'll
but rather tardy
Drouth has had general effect TO stunt growth
and delay appearance of vegetables
No time lost from sickness or other cause
Total area of three plots. $500 square feet
two acres.
SUBSTANTIAL MEALS SERVED.
Dinner was being served as the reporter
reached the farm. The large reception hall In
the farmhouse is used for dining room The
table. which extended the full length OF the
building. was laden with substantial food The
average cost Of meal Per capita at the Print
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-27
STRANDED MINERS FROM ALASKA.

SUFFERING SEVERELY FROM PROSTITUTES AND
sCURvY-oNE MANS SPECIAL MIsFoRruNEs'
Seattle Wash, Aug PA number OF strandea
miners from the Edmonton trail reached here TO-
day from Wrangel, Alaska. Among them were
w. Harris. Pelican Rapids. Mimi: Alexander Mc-
Cullough, Philadelphia Henry Holden. Chlcas"'
w. Betroi, Cayugs Falls, Ohio; II. oherholde"
Manitoba: J. b. Coville Chicago: w. Barker
Akron. Ohio. and TWO brothers named TeIl' %
Ontario Five OF the party are in piuabe con-
dition They can scarcely hobble on crut'hes
Harris lost five toes on one foot and one on an.
other from frost Mccullough lost two toes, ana
was frostbitten all over Holden Is In a de-
plorabe condition from scurvy. and Oberholdeh's
so badly crippled from scurvy that he IS almost
unable to get around. McCulough IL AZ olu IN
but has lots OF grit left. lie left wife ana yen
children In Philadelphia. lie never heatI uas
home until he reached Glenora, where ne learner
that two OF his daughters had died ana the mlStt
gage on his home had been foreclosed. h.e
on the trail last winter struggling 10 get pscA
civilization Mccullough broke through the ~
and was badly frozen before ne reaeheu ~ hTs
one night ne fell asleep by his camp nre' ana NJ
clothing took fire and nearly burned MN up
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-27

and w. s. Rogers, who have general super
vision OF the colony.
OBJECT OF THE FARM
The main object Of the farm was to establish
a permanent home near New-York for the men,
bers OF the union who have become incapacitated
or are out Of employment. Mr.. Sullivan. the
chairman Of the Land Committee, is an indie
fatigable worker, and the success which has
thus far crowned the project is largely due to
ms e1Prs. MI Sullivan spent his whole vaca-
ton on the farm.
One or the castiron rules OF the farm Is that
no spirituous liquors are allowed upon the
premises. There Is a church near by and many
OF the men attend the Sunday services Visitors
are permitted on the farm, but must pay n
nominal sum for their meals
"Oh yes IL was indeed hard to settle down
TO farm life at first" one OF the men remarked
"but in a few days we were well used to the
place You see, we have so much TO do that
we do not even get time to think about New
York. Yes. rainy day is monotonous, but on
such days the men mend their clothing and at
tend TO their laundry work There Is always
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-27
PEACE UNION MEETING ENDED.

Mystic Conn. Aug. 26.-The annual meeting OF
the Universal Peace Union and the Peace society
OF Connecticut came TO a close this afternoon Win
an attendance OF about one thousand people. Inc
morning session opened at 1890 o'clock. and was
devoted chiefly to an address by DR. Darby. OF Lon
DON president OF the London Peace Society VI.
Darby referred to the Dreyfus case. He said: pu
or did not he sell Information 20 another nasioh'
II makes difference. the people OF France arc
fighting lie and death struggle with miltar'stu'
II IL militarsm that is throttllng the French f'o
public" ,, ,.aLars
AT the afternoon session the principal speakeass
were the Rev. Matthew Anderson ana froIesS'o,
David Bachelor. OF Philadelphia. Two msmorihS'
addresses delivered. ore by Samuel M atsm,
LII d.. OF NewYork. on the life and public setireSs
OF the late Hamilton Wilcox and the otheI ~
Francis Gallagher, OF Providence. on the HE Oh '"'
late Amos Perry, OF that place. IN b.
Tomorrow afternoon a post-conferenge w.h nS
held at the Peace Temple presided over ~ ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-27
reality of this rapid and comfortable Journey ~


Dawson.
Governor Gage has done good BIT or "orh
IN clearing the state Asylum for the insane, d.
Agnews OF men who permitted the grossest
abuses Dr. Sponage, the superintendent, mas
been dismissed. and two of his suDordinates
will also lose their official heads. Inc shoWihs
made was so bad that II will lead TO invesuga-
ton OF other State asylums. where many IT.
Irregularities are said to have occurred
Prince David. of Hawaii, is now IN TINS city
enioving a brief visit before he goes 10 Joln ex-
Queen LIP at Washington David Is one or the
two nephews OF the late Queen Dowager kaplo-
lani who Inherited the bulk of her large fortune
He Is a well educated young Hawaiian, VINO Is
shrewd enough to see the enormous ADVANTAGES
TO the islands Of American rule. He is popular
with both Americans and natives on the ISLANDS
There was little that was noteworthy az the
theatres this week. Following Henry Miller
euccessful engagement at the Columbia Theatre
came CLAW Clement with THE New Dominion
a Southern piece which had not been seen mere
before The Tivoli opera House is giving
series OF italian operas In fine style. ana the
Morosco company, at the Grand opera House.
presented Won Suppes Glover.
The stock and bond market was featureless
this week The practically three days hoNday
seriously interfered with business ana on sew
ernl DAYS the transactions amounted to little
more than calling the list.
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Carl H. Hayes and Heay, Anna Whitney, Mack
and ally, Anna Wilks and others.

Carl H. Hayes and Healy, Anna Whitney Mack
and ally. Anna Wilks and others
Robert Downing will present tomorrow a. the
Pleasure Palace Paris in 1888" for the first time
in this city. Mr.. Downing will be assisted by
members Of his company. Comical specialties will
be those Of Hayes and Healy. Fields and Ward.
Swift and Huber, Joe Goetz, Chevrel and dozen
more To-day's continuous concert Will introduce
Mcintyre and Heath. Fields and Ward. Farnum
and Seymour, II. V. Fitzgerald Paxton and Jerome.
Knox Wilson and others.
An entire change OF programme will take place
at the Lion Palace Roof Garden tomorrow night.
Instead Of vaudeville for the remainder OF the
son. Mr.. Maus has engaged the Squadron Band
steal selections will be given by the soloists OF the
band while Miss Katharine Camp and Miss Rena
Aubrey are among the singers
Ching Ling Foo. the Chinese conjuror. at Keith's.
has fust received large flag which presented
20 him. so he says. by the Empress Of China, In
recognition OF his art. 1t bears figure OF the I'M
perial dragon. Ching values It highly. but he
offers IT, in addition to $1,000 to any one who can
duplicate any OF his tricks other than those of
simple egerdemain The flag Is nov s, displayed IN
and his company, Keiths will present this week
John G.. Rice and sally Cohen IN The k iduo
Lille Western and the Biosraph.
oscar Hammersten promises TO the visitors at
his Venetian Terrace Roof Garden this week NJ
Gauter and his steeds. Arte Hall, the Fortuna
Brothers. Bartho. the Rio Brothers, the tombstone
Brothers. bicycle tricksters Miss Gertrude Rut-
ledge. Morriss pony circus, Drawee. the juggler
Galletu and his ba boons. the Couture Brothers and
others on September rs the Rogers Brothers and
their company Will produce their new farce The
Rogers Brothers I'm Wall Street" at the Victoria
In the company will be Miss Maude Raymond,
Miss Ada Lewis Miss Georgia Game. Miss Carolyn
Elberts. Miss Edith st. Clair. John Parr Peter
Curley. John @. Sparks, Ross Snow. Lee Harrison,
Miss Louise Cunning and Miss jeanette Bageard.
Mrs. Fiske will produce Becky Sharpe at the
Fifth Avenue Theatre Tuesday evening Sep
TENDER r. The box Office will open Monday.
September T. For months mail orders for seats
have been coming I'm, many OF them from cities
remote from New-York. All requests will be filed
in the order Of their receipt. Becky Sharpe" has
been in rehearsal under Mrs. Fiskes direction for
several weeks at the Fifth Avenue Theatre. The
company numbers ffty-one actors.
The season OF Weber G. Fields's Music Hall will
burlesque on the same general lines as those
which have been familiar there for several seasons
Leo Teller the former business manager OF the
u. Pinover.
On Thursday evening. September T. Miss Annie
Russell will appear at the Lyceum Theatre In n
new comedy by Jerome X. Jerome. entitled Miss
Hobbs" Miss Russelra cast will include Charles
j. Richman and Mrs Gilbert. formerly OF Days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-27

SOME PRINTER FARMERS.
ers' Farm is 60 cents. The Sunday bill Of fare
is as follows
Breakfast-Liver and bacon, rolls. butter, cof-
fee.
Dinner-Roast beef string beans, potatoes,
coffee or tea
Supper-Johnny cake. syrup. butter, tea.
The house contains eleven large sleeping
rooms. In each room there are a number of
cots. according to the size of the room. The
government of the house is similar to a printers
chapel
The report shows that the receipts up TO July
13 have been slightly in excess Of expenditures.
and that the work and climate agree with the
men, the chapel having had only one visit from
a doctor
The farm is conducted by Land Committee,
composed Of the following members of big
Six: j. w. Sullivan, chairman: James II.
Breslin. and Messrs Hawkins McCabe and
Hesson Living on the farm are George Decker
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-27

erlv "farners"-now in residence. The apt
ness with which the men have adapted them
selves TO farm life is certainly remarkable
When they came to the farm few, II any, knew
the first thing about handling spade or hoe.
Now they are mostly good farmers. ana can
talk Of garden produce. the breeding OF COWS
and the raising Of orphan" chickens with as
much intelligence as any Of the long whskered
knights Of the plough of Hackensack. No one
would imagine that most Of these farmers
have served years at the case in newspaper Of
fees in New-York. In appearance too they
resemble farmers, in their large straw hats,
brown overals. and high top boots. with the
trousers inside Some have even acquired the
farmers vocabulary, and If the visitor stays on
The farm long enough he will hear such re-
marks as How be your" How the boys up
in town."
EACH MAN HAS A FARM OF HIS OWN.
out of the one hundred and sxty-siX acres Of
land one hundred are under cultivation. The
plan under which the colony has been estab-
lshed is quite novel The farm has been staked
off In plots Of two acres. Each man receives
plot which is lettered and numbered. One acre
in each plot is devoted to the raising Of potatoes.
Corn, onions, cabbage tomatoes, beets and let
tuce are grown the other acre, while few
have ventured 10 raise melons The land, seeds
and implements are furnished TO the men gra-
tutiously. The money received from the sale
of the produce is their own, and besides they
receive help from Typographical Union No in
the way Of board, lodging and tobacco. When
the place was established in May an instructor
was in attendance for several weeks to teach the
men how to handle the various implements and
TO the seeds.
The greater part Of the produce IS sent TO
New-York. Some Of the men make their own
shipments, consigning the produce direct TO COM
mission merchants in this city. Others. not
desiring 10 bother with individual shipments.
club together and in this way send their