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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08
CRUISER BALTIMORE ARRIVES.
Rear Admiral WatSOn's Flagship
Reaches New York Today.

Rear Admiral WatsOn's Flagship
Reaches New York Today.
NEW YORK, September S-The United
States cruiser Baltimore. in command of
Rear Admiral j. C. Watson, arrived and
anchored in the horbor here early today.
The Baltimore has been making slow
trip home from Yokohama, from which port
she sailed on May. last. On her voyage
she made stops at Shanghai. Hong Kong.
Singapore. Colombo, Suez Malta. Gibraltar.
Havre, Gravesend, Belfast and Greenock,
leaving the latter port on August -
The Baltimore will go to the Brooklyn
navy yard for extensive repairs. As she
has been in service <for about ten years. 1t
will be impossible to know the full extent Of
repairs needed until after she has been sur
veyed She will probably be out of COM
mission for year or more
Owing to the existence of bubonic plague
a Glasgow at the time of the vessels stay
at GTeenock, which is only twenty-five
rifles from Glasgow, quarantine will be
maintained over her at her anchorage for
a time. No person will be allowed on board
nor will any of the ships company be per-
mtted to go on shore without the permis-
SION of the health officer of the port. The
temperature of all on board will be taken
before any disposition is made Of the YES
sci.
Admiral Watson Reports His Return.
Admiral Watson reported to the Navy De-
partment this morning his arrival on his
flagship Baltimore at Tompkinsvile, n. Y.
The admiral will be detached from duty
and placed on waiting orders for a time,
while the Baltimore will be put out of COM
mission and undergo extensive repairs at
the New York navy yard. Most of the
crew are short-term men, whose time ex-
pired on the Asiatc station or the way
home, so they will be discharged at once.
The Baltimore left the Mare Island navy
yard early in 1898. She had been under re-
pairs al that yard, but when it was realized
that war with Spain was impending these
were stopped and the ship was rushed for
ward with al dispatch to join Admiral
Dewey's squadron in Asfatfc waters. The
vessel arrived in season to play a distin-
qushed part in the battle of Manila bay
under command of Capt Nehemiah H
Dyer. Now the constructors will be able to
carry out their original plans for the re-
construction of the Baltimore, and she will
be thoroughly modernized on the plans of
the cruisers Chicago and the Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08
SPEECH TO HOLLANDERS.
Gov. Roosevelt Takes Pride In Calling
Himself Dutc man.

HOLLAND, Mich, September S.-Gov.
Roosevelt began the closing day of his n.y.
ing tour through Michigan by addressing
an audience composed almost wholly Of
Hollanders and their descendants. The
governor evidently took pride in being able
10 address them as fellow Dutchmen.
President Kollen of Hope College and
delegation of Holland citizens met the gov
ernor at Grand Rapids and came through
with him. In the Holland city park a
crowd of 1900 "as waiting.
President Kollen presided, and referred to
the fact that Roosevelt came from Holland
stock. like themselves. One sentense was:
Gov. Roosevelt was born a Dutchman." In
acknowledging this sally Roosevelt. with a
laugh, opened his address with: MY fell
low Dutchmen." This set the crowd cheer
ing, and some OF the old settlers yelled
Dutch saiutes, and Roosevelt. responding,
said:
The chairman of your republican state
comrafttee came from the Dutch stock; the
republicans OF Minnesota have nominated
Dutchman for governor. and, counting
myself IN. think the Dutch are pretty well
in IL this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08
SENATOR ELkINS' VIEWS.
He Thinks Republican Prospects
Bright in West Virginia.

Senator Elkins was a caller at republican
congressional committee headquarters to-
day He said that republican prospects are
bright in West Virginia, although a very
hot campaign is in progress. The repub-
licans are realizing the necessity of making
a vigorous fight, and he thinks they will
win.
The congressional outlook was not dis
couraging to the republicans, he thought
Some Of the districts may be close, but he
expects the republicans to hold their own.
Senator Elkins did not think that Mr..
Bryans recent whirl through West Vir-
ginia had made much change In the situa-
ton. The democrats, of course, had been
aroused to enthusiasm, but he did not think
that any republican votes had been changed
by Mr.. Bryan's speeches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

been at the service of his country and for
his country's best interest-William McKin-
ley an emperor!
Mr.. Depew then proceeded to contrast the
prophecies of the democratic leaders in
1896 and the fulfilled promises Of the re-
publican party. and concluded as follows:
The safety Of our country, the glory of
our flag. the preservation of our industries,
the expansion of our commerce, the con-
unuauon and increase Of our prosperity
gre in the hands of the American people.
II Mckinley is elected they are assured; IL
Bryan is elected they are in peril"
The overflow meeting was opened by Sem
ator NJ. A. Hanna, who spoke briefly.
Addresses were also made by Representa-
tive X. w. Taylor and Col Charles Dick.
After the meeting public reception will
be held at the Tod House in honor of the
speakers Of the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08
SENDING OUT EXPERTS.
They VIII Lecture ON the Merits of
British Manufactures.

The pressure Of trade competition dur
Ing the last decade has prompted Great
Britain to utilize an extraordinary method
of impressing foreign traders with her
superiority as a great trading and manu-
featuring nation. according to a recent re-
port to the Department Of State by United
States Consul Marshal Halstead at Bir-
mingham England. The new scheme Is
to scatter broadcast over the commercial
world British experts In matters of trade
to lecture on British manufactures in every
important commercial center on the globe.
Great faith, 1t is said, is felt in this method
of pushing British trade to the fore, and
ahead of all her competitors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08
Late Army Orders.

Capt. VIM. M. Williams, on his own appli-
cation, has been detailed as professor of
military science and tactics at the Deni-
son University, Granville, Ohio.
Capt. Lawrence L. Bruff, ordnance de-
partuent has been relieved from duty at
Watervliet arsenal, N. Y, and ordered to
this city for duty in the Office Of the chief
Of ordnance.
Capt. John L. Phillips, assistant surgeon,
has been relieved from duty at Fort Co.
lumbus, N. Y, and ordered to accompany
recruits sailing from New York on the
transport Buford, about November l. for
Manila by way of the Suez canal
Lieut.. e. d. A. Pearce 9th Artillery, has
been granted four months leave of abb
sence on account of sickness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08
STORM ON THE GULF,
Reported mt New Orleans That Many
Lives Were Lost.

NEW ORLEANS, September s.-There are
rumors early this morning of great damage
and loss of life in last nights storm on
some OF the gulf islands. particularly Grand
Isle, but it will be day or two before au-
thentic news can be secured from there.
In New Orleans during the afternoon and
night the wind reached a velocity of forty
eight miles IN hour. In this city the dam
age is restricted to the destruction of the
Netarie bridge and the blowing down of
many telephone wires.
child was killed. being blown, together
with the entire front balcony, from a house
on Front street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08
Housing the Torpedo Boats.

The Navy Department is troubled as to
the best method Of caring for the torpedo
boats not In active service during the COM
ing winter. Several of these crafts have
already been hauled out of the water at
New York. but no provision exists for car
ing for other boats. The department has
S250.O00 at its disposal for building a tor
pede boat shelter. which in time will prob
ably be constructed at Boston. The boats
which have been taken out at New York
are the Foote. Winslow, Dupont, Mckenzie,
Mckee, Ericsson and Cushing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08
Highwaymen KIN Policeman.

LACROSSE, Wis, September S.-Patrol-
men Perry Gates was shot dead by q trio
of thieves last night as he was attempting
t. arrest them for holding up a man on the
Lacrosse road The shots frightened the
horses of the patrol wagon. in which Gates
was sitting, and they ran away. The rob-
bers then fired at the driver and horses as
they ran. but none OF the shots took effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08
COmmissioner DuelI's Return.

Commissioner Duell Of the patent office
has returned here from months vacation.
Mr.. Walter H. Chamberlin. assistant COM
missioner who has been acting as commits
sioner, will leave tomorrow for his former
home in Chicago, where he will remain for
q week or ten daYS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08
LAND ADJOINING RESERVOIR.

Gen. Wilson FavOrs the Purchase of
a Large Tract.
General Wilson, chief of engineers, has
approved the recommendation of Colonel
Miller the engineer officer in charge of the
Washington aqueduct, for the purchase of
tract Of land adjoining the Howard Uni
versity reservoir for filtration purposes. The
land in question is lot % of Moore's di-
vision, and Is located on 1st street just
north of the reservoir property. 1t con-
tains 10000 feet. and was obtained at
cost of 45 cents per foot which the officials
consider reasonable price under the cir
cumStanceS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

Overhau1fng the Refna Mercedes.
The old Spanish warship. Reina Mercedes,
has arrived at the Portsmouth, N H., navy
yard from Norfolk, and will be overhauaed
and put In a state of preservation as soon
as the cold weather sets in. 1t was inn
possible to work on this ship at the Nor
folk yard on account of the prevalence of
yellow fever germs on the vessel, and for
that reason no work will be done on her
until after the frosts have made 1t safe to
do so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08
BRITISH OCCUPY LYDENBURG.
Ian Hamilton Turns Their Right
Flank for Duller's Advance.

Ian Hamilton Turns Their Right
Flank for Duller's Advance.
LONDON, September S.-The following
dispatch has been received at the war office
from Lord Roberts:
BELFAST Friday), September Ian
Hamilton succeeded in turning the Beers
right flank, clearing the way for Buffers
advance
"Dundonald and Brocklehurst occupied
Lydenburg Thursday
The Beers are split up and going north
ward and eastward. Most of the guns and
stores have been sent to Krugerspost."
''krugerspost is small town about twen-
ty miles north by east of Lydenburg.
Hart. who is operating southwest of
krugersdorp, reports that among the dead
Beers left on the field. it Is believed that
the body of Theron has been found"
Commandant Theron of the Boer army
who commanded the Boer flying patrol
that deraied and burned, early in August,
near Hongspruit, the train carving
United States Consul Stowe and flying the
stars and stripes.
PRETORIA, September SIT is stated
that General DeWet has joined Theron in
the neighborhood of Johannesburg and that
the total Boer force there numbers 800.
The enemy is holding a position in the high
hills south of the town. A cOnslderab BILE
force is now in pursuit. The Beers have
no artillery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08
Chief Clerk Allen Improves.

Mr.. George NJ Allen, chief clerk of the
first assistant postmaster general, still con-
tinues to improve. He is at Garfield Hospi-
tai. He is still very weak, and it is thought
1t will be month or two before he has suf-
ficiently recovered to resume his work in
the Post Office Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08
Major Prince Ordered to China.

Major Thomas c. Prince Of the marine
corps has been detached from duty at
Philadelphia and ordered to duty In China
as chief quartermaster and paymaster of
the marine forces In that country. He will
relieve Major George Richards, who has
been ordered TO duty at marine headquar-
tiers in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08

Interesting Result of Experiments
Made by British Engineer.

BRADFORD, England, September Sat
todays session of the physical science sec
tion of the British Association for the Ad-
vancement of Science, now in annual ses-
sion here, Sir William Henry rreece, con-
sulting engineer to the British post office,
made the interesting announcement that as
a result of his experiments with wireless
telegraphy he had found it quite possible to
convey audible speech six to eight miles
across the sea without wires. He added
that ii a practical commercial system
and might be extended to communication
between ships and between ships and the
shore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08
HEAD CRUSHED WITH BOARD.
AtrOcfOus Murder of Negro Man n
Pleasantyflle, N. j.

ATLANTIC CITY. N. J., September g.
VIM. II. Matthews colored, aged fifty
eight years. was found murdered this MORN
ing near Pleasantville. His head was bat
tered in, and two bloody boards with nails
driven through them told how the crime
was committed. The police have no clue to
the murderer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08
A Perilous Passage Begun.

The consul at Gibraltar, in dispatch OF
August ~, reports that a man named
Johansen, accompanied by his son, who is
but twelve years oTd has, Just sailed from
that port for Charlotte Harbor, Fla. In an
open boat of less than five tons burthen.
Mr.. Johansen is a naturalized British SUBJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08
Discharge of Volunteer Officers

Capt. Clifton L. Fenton, assistant quar-
termaster, U. S. ", and Second Lieut. G.
P. Mobley, 45th Volunteer Infantry, have
been honorably discharged from the serv-
ice of the United States on tender of resig-
nations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08
THE sTAR ny MAN.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address In the United
States or Canada. by ordering 1t at
this office. in person or by letter.
Terms: 13 cents per week: 25 cents
for two weeks. or so cents per
month. Invariably in advance. Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-offlce to another should
give the last address as wei, as the
new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-08
He Discusses imperialism.

Discussing imperialism. Mr.. Depew said:
81 know of no situation SO absurd as for
Colonel Bryan to stand before an Ohio au-
dience and describe William Mckinley as
an emperor. William Mckinley, who, boy
and man, has been your neighbor all his lie
has been a good soldier and gooa citi-
zen, an able congressman and a most bril-
Aant President, whose whole life. from the
time he enlisted as boy until today, has
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23
NORFOLK ROUTE

Steamer Essex viii leave Norfolk every
Sunday at 4 @. m. for Fredericksburg and
all andinys on the Rappahannock River,
leaviry Tappahann0ck at a. NJ, Monday.
aud Port Royal at l2S0 p. m, arriving in
FIeder cksbury at 500 p. m. Returning, will
leave TappahannOck every Friday at II m,
for Norfolk calling at all wharves
Psss myers and freight from frederieks,
burg and andings above TappahannOck Will
be tran. ferred from Baltimore boat Friday
afternoon 10 the Essex.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23
HUMOR OF THE HOUR.

81 don't know what has become OF
him." snapped the pretty girl IN blue,
"and what IS more l don't care. He
called hero regularly for two months,
and you can't blame me for the con-
structlon / put on Il, particularly so
whom ho tooG such notice OF Edo ev-
cry time he called, and you know Edo
can be very disagrccable TO callers.
Well he kept coming and making eyes
Of my dog until began TO wonder II
he was aware that | WINS I'm the room.
II went on Ike Tint for some time, but
ut last ne found his tongue nul said:
al suppose you have wondered why
| havo been calling here 80 constantly
latelyY
"Atfhnt delicious thrill passed over
ne rs 1 realized that the supreme mo-
ment had arrived I'D my best to
keep my heart down and look ns If |
was awfully surprised.
moi course you know he continued,
that I am a great dog faucicrf Your
Fldo Is such nm example Of well
bred pug ihat Z think l could looi, at
him forever Al, how l envy You. or
course ! know that You would never
dream of selling him, $50 the only way
could feast ny eyes on him was by
calling
ole didn't sny anything more, for
right there something happened, and
oott,r ,,,..seff tfnf whom that Young
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23

Grogblob (who has been pressed into
acting as nurse for hall an hour
Most 'stonlshIng Thing this child should
keep on crying for milk, specially when
there's whisky IN the house!
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23

The wearing Of boots too small for your feet
Is merely matter Of habit;
The drinking Of beer combined with cats meat
Is also a matter Of habit.
The nice German band, which plays all out OF
tune,
The homely old man who keeps shooting the
moon,
And the action Of eating bun with spoon
Are merely some questions Of habit
There's the lady who walks With the squint In
her tocs;
It's merely brought on by habit;
And the boy who salutes you Wits thumb to the
nose
Just does Il hon matter Of habit.
There's the lady at night who takes Of her back
hair.
There's the gent from the club goes to sleep on
the stair,
There's your son who sticks pins point end up on
your chair
These are merely some matters Of habit.
There's the cabby who always demands the wrong
fare,
From merely matter Of habit;
To receives the right sum with an impudent
starei
This Is only O matter Of habit.
The lending Of pounds which you don't see again.
The man who Just "cusses' Southeastern traini
When you've no macintosh, II comes on to rain,
Il does-from q matter Of habit
Pick Ne Up.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23


An interesting question involving the
right Of marines when temporarily de-
tached from vessels On shore duty to
share in prize money has been raised
1T the navy department. The question
comes up on application from the ma
rines who did such gallant service ut
Guantanamo during the war with
Spain. There were about 700 Of these
landed, principally from tho cruiser
Resolute These men were not specific
ally included In the list Of those who
were entitled to prize money accord
Ing to the recent decision Of the court
Of claims, but the point has been rails
ed that these marines are as much en-
titled to a share of the proceeds from
the destruction Of Ceryera's ships as the
bluejackets and marines who were at
tached to the other vessels Of Samp-
sons squadron. On account of the re
duction that Will be made in the al
lOWance to the other men Of Simpsons
squadron these benefciaries win fight
the claim Of the Guantanamo marines
The matter is now q subject Of CORE
spondence between the navy depart
ment end the court of claims, and It Is
understood that a test case is now ia
the course of preparation for presenta-
ton to the court for n final decision.
The total amount Of prize money and
bounty awarded by the court Of claims
to Admiral Sampson and officers and
men Of his ships aggregates about
half million dollars. 1t is estimated
that about 100000 more win be made
available by the question Of the Maria
Teresa. 1t is estimated that Admiral
SIMPSONS share of the aggregate pro-
ceeds will be about $4,000.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23

az rich woman who was saved by q
Chicago man from drowning many
years ago has Just died a natural
death, leaving him $1,000"
"Well, let's be charitable. The
amount isn't very large, It Is true, but
most women who are saved that way
get married to their rescuers. "-Chlca-
60 Herald.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23
New japanese Envoy.

The appointment Of Mr.. Takahira to
represent the Flowery Kingdom in the
United States brings to It's capital a
man who is well known and pleasantly
remembered here, where he began his
diplomatic career in 1870 as attache Of
the Japanese legation. Transferred
from this post TO the foreign office in
his own country in 1888, he was re-
turned here as consul general at New
York In 1891.
Persia's new envoy is travelling at
present with the shah in Europe and
will not sail for his post in the United
States until his royal master returns
home Mofkahamed Dowleh is a man
past middle age and was born In Ia
buz. He began his military career in
the orient before he had entered his
teens and rapidly attained distinction.
CARL ScHoTIELD.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23
YOU ARE INVITED.

say YOU everybody. Web
Fine High Grade Clothing
Mems Double Breasted Vest Suits worth $ price
Su 81 So These goods hghgrade
CRY Mems Goodyear Welt Patent Leather Shoes sold
81 s. Russian Calf Shoes
Chden Ladies' and Boys Shoes Fine lot Cbdrens
Boys Mons Hats Caps than offered here before
Fine Ladies' aud Mems Neckwe We stock and
you half spend Call and if this
fact
Boston Variety Store.
Street.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23

Here's another one OF those para
graphs about the only man at a sum
mer resort" exclaimed Mr Meekton's
wife.
The only man ut n summer resort,
echoed LeOnldas. Dear me. How In
tensely inferior and uncomfortable he
must feel IN such surroundings!'-
Washington Star.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23
POTOMAC RIvER ROUTE.

Baginnipg Tuesday, June 8, steamers Nor
thumber aud and Potomac will leave Pier 8,
Light street, Baltimore, every Iues9ay,
Thursday and Saturday, at r. NJ. for Alex
endrta and y ashingtOn. calling at all OF tho
usual landings. BEGINNING Thursday, June y,
viii leave I'm Street Wharf, Washington, at
fP NJ Thursday. Sunday and Tuesday.g going
as far as Lconardtown on these evenings.
Viii leave Lennardtown at A. NJ, kinsale &c
Up NJ. niiler's st L. NJ, Gras0n's 81 "a.
and Bacou's at z. NJ, Monday, WEDNESDAY
and Friday. arriving In Baltimore early the
following morning. Freight received daily
IN Baltimore.
No Freight received for outgoing steamers
after 4 p. N. on sailing days.
HRNRY WILLIAMS. Manager,
Baltimore, I'D.
W. n. SCOTT, Agent,
- Fredericksburg, Va.
KEY COMPTON, Agent,
STEPHENSON BRO, Agents.
WILLIAM NJ. REARDoN, Agent
at Alexandria, Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23
Summer Schedule.
HS8lS Steamboat Go,
BALTIMORE, FREDERICKSBURG AND
RAPPAHAENOCK RIVER ROUTE.

On and after Wednesday, July 4th, steamer
Richmond. Lancaster and Essex, will leave
PER- light street. Baltimore. every tuesday
ana ia ~ at 80 p. m, for Fredericksburg
and al wbaryes on the river. Returning
viii cave Fredericksburg at 2:3O p. IN. ttide
pc mi tingJ Monday, Tuesday and THURSDAY,
Iced 10 yn at 4:3O a. m, Tuesday, wednesday
40 fr.d y for Baltimore.
Leave Biftimore Wednesday, at 430 p. N,
for Majors and all wharyes below, except
By Port. Returning will leave MAYORS al
Baltiln1 re- Thursday at 4:3O p. M. for Tappa-
hammock and al wharves below.
Leave baltimore at 2.30 p. M. Sunday for
Tappa annOcg and all wharves belOw.except
tay Pot. Returning, Will leave Iappanan-
mock AT a. u. Monday for Baltimore.
freight received daily at Pier ., Light
Street.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23

ado you know, Miss Point Breeze"
remarked young Mr.. softey, 1T IS said
that monkeys actually have language
and talk TO each other"
"If that Is true" replied the young
woman, IL should very much Ike to
hear the monkeys opinion She
stopped suddenly, as one who had
escaped a break.-Pittsburg Chronicle
Telegraph.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-08-23
rhn RritI.h Army omeer.

Guardsman-I just told one Of those
volunteer officers that ne must not
come on parade with his pockets IN
buttoned, and the fellow had the dem
med impudence to say he was sorry
he couldn't oblige me, but his corps
hadn't buttons.-Punch.