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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17

Infantry, and served continuously with the
regiment until the muster out, in Novem-
ber 1898. After the war he commanded the
Signal Corps until May, 1899. when, at his
request, he was placed in command of
Company B. 9th Battalion Lieutenant Sor-
rells was again commissioned to command
the Signal Corps the Dist of last February.
He leaves Washington to accept lucra-
tive position in Texas.
Captain Parker, acting adjutant general.
is arranging to mail checks next Tuesday
to organization commanders, who will dis
tribute the same to the guardsmen who
have not yet received their pay for the
first six months Of this year. ,.
In an opinion just rendered to headquar-
tiers by the judge advocate general, Dis
trict Of Columbia militia, it is held that the
forgery of private checks Is not, IN the
District of Columbia, a felony within the
meaning of section % Of the District MILL
tia act approves March 1, 1889.
Rumors are rife OF trouble in the Engi-
neer Corps. 1t seems that certain OF the
enlisted men have made no effort to con-
ceal their opposition to the commanding
officer of the organization. The latter has
acted promptly and secured the discharge
in the interest of the service OF the in
dividuals responsible for the disturbance.
The department Of rifle practice is con-
sidering the ACCESSIBILITY of recommending
certain changes in the standards OF quail
fication in target shooting throughout the
brigade. The chances are that the skir-
mish requirement will be abolished for those
seeking qualify as sharpshooters, and that
DISTINGUISHED marksmen will be called upon
to fire scores at the longer distances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17
TEN SERVICES A DAY.
Busy Program Outlined by the Camp
Meeting Leaders.
Special Correspondence OF The Evening Star


OCEAN GROVE, \. j.. August Is, 1901
The annual camp meeting and season of
prayer will commence Saturday morning at
1890 O'Clock, with devotional exercises I'M
der the direction Of Bishop Fitzgerald
Throughout the entire period, which will
extend to September 2, there will be ten
services daily, commencing early as q
o'clock am, with sunrise devotion and
continuing in brief intervals throughout the
day until the late revival meetings in the
evening; song services, services Of prayer,
young peoples and chiidren's services
During the early days of the week the
Womens Home Missionary Society was
assembled in convention at the temple
The oratorio of Elijah" was given with
magnificent effect N the auditorium Tues
day evening. The .arge orchestra was In
creased TO seventy pieces and chorus of
400 voices rendered the concerted numbers
John w. Collins CT Washington is among
the weeks arrivals at the seaside.
Westinghouse at the Ardmore are Mrs
r. E. Roadway and Miss Winifred H. Red
way.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward A. Martin and Miss
Martin of Washington are to spend the
balance of the season at the Chalfonte
where they are now registered.
j. G. Ramage is 4 Washington guest at
the Spray View.
A new arrival from the capital city at
the Waverly Is Oscar T. Towner
Washington guests at DIR. Straks' Hotel
are Mrs. Joseph w. Hulse and Miss Lillian
f. Cobb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17
DECLARED NON-ExIsTANT.

Disbanding the Naval Militia of Vir.
ginfa by the Governor.
Mr.. Hackett, the acting secretary Of the
navy, has received copy Of the order re-
Gently issued by w. Nalle. adjutant gen.
eral Of the state Of Virginia, disbanding the
Virginia naval militia. The order is as fol-
lows:
1.-The LIST Naval Battalion Of Virginia Vol-
unteers is disbanded and declared out Of
existence as such battalion of Virginia vol
unteers and the commissions Of the officers
thereof are revoked.
Each Of the divisions of the LIST Naval
Battalion of Virginia Volunteers Is dis
banded and declared out of existence as
such division and the commissions Of the
officers thereto are revoked.
"By order of the governor and cons
mander-in- chief"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17
CARNIVAL ON THE LAKE.
Almost Pretty as the Coming Baby
Show.

Show.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
ASBURY PARK, N. j., August 10, 1901.
The annual lake carnival of 1901 took
place this evening, and was a scene of re-
markable beauty for the thousands of on
lockers who crowded the banks of Wesley
lake and the porches and terraces of the
surrounding cottages.
The close of this week sees the August
rush shoreward at it's height. Hundreds of
summarizes are pouring into the town by
every train. Many of the hotels are al
ready taxed to their capacity, and cots and
pallets are the rule at many of the popular
hostelries. The boardwalk by night and
day is thronged with visitors, and at the
| bathing hour the anxious walters in line
at the bathing pavilions attest the pop
uarity of Asbury Parks glorious beach
and surf
Asbury Park is looking forward with in
| terest to the tenth annual baby parade,
which will take place Wednesday next.
The backward element" at the Coleman
House was given an opportunity 10 come
forward backward at the Bellamy dance
! on Wednesday evening. Costumes were
put on hindside to the front, and the dane
ers reversed everything. Scoop bonnets,
pierced with holes for the eyes, were worn
by the women, with masks al the back of
worn in front.
The Hotel Lafayette was last night the
scene of a beautiful floral carnival for the
children.
Military euchre at the Brunswick early
in the week for the benefit of the Isolation
Hospital fund was a distinct success.
Another pleasant euchre took place at
the West End on Wednesday evening. The
players numbered upward of fifty.
The guests of the Brunswick were enter
tanned Tuesday evening at an informal
dance.
Frank j. Evans of Washington is at the
Coleman House.
Miss Jennie Dyer of Washington is at
Sunset Hail.
Mrs. ]. D. Meyers of Washington is at
the West End.
Lee Longstreet son of Gen. Longstreet
arrived from Washington Monday TO spend
the remainder of the season at Asbury
Park He is at the Hotel Columbia.
Among the Washington arrivals of the
week at the West End is Dr. J. C. Exner.
r. j. Watson is spending the latter half
of the month at the Victoria.
At the Coleman House the Washington
colony includes Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Sloan.
Mrs M. d. Bailey and Miss Cora j. Sage
of washington are guests of the Fenimore.
Washingtonians at the West End for the
rest of the summer are Miss r. Coyle and
Mrs. c. P Sands.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Church and Miss Ruth
Church and c. s. Murdoch are Washingto-
mans stopping at the Ashland.
Mrs S. j. Carter of Washington is prom
inent in all the doings at the West End
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17

From the Atlantic.
The European regards America as dan
gerous and relentless foe, and the fact that
Europe has forced on America these meas
ures as a means Of self-defense signifies
nothing. The European sees in America a
competitor, who, while refusing to buy,
throws her wares on every market, and
who, while she drives the peasant from his
land, reduces the profits Of industry which
support the wage earners Of the town.
Most ominous of ALL he marks rapidly
growing power, which, while 1t undersells
his mines, closes to him every region of
the wide earth where he might find min
erals adapted to its needs. Lying like a
colossus across the western continent, with
her ports on either ocean, with China OPP
posite and South America at her feet, the
United States bars European expansion.
South America and China are held to be
the only accessible regions which certainly
contain the iron, coal and copper which
Europe seeks, and the United States is de-
termined that, if she can prevent it, South
America and China shall not be used as
bases for hostile competition. Regarding
South America her declarations are ex-
plicit, and during the last twelve months
her actions in Asia have spoken more en-
phatically than words.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17
WANTS DUTY ON COFFEE.
Resident Commissioner Dexetau Files
Brief With Secretary Care.

Resident Commissioner Degetau Files
Brief With Secretary Gage.
Federico Degetau. resident commissioner
from Porto Rico, has filed with the Secre-
tary of the Treasury a brief in support of
his contention that under the provisions of
the Foraker act duty of 5 cents pound
should be imposed on all coffee imported
into Porto Rico. In the course Of his ar
gument Mr.. Degetau says that one Of the
proVlsos OF the Foraker act directed that
upon all coffee imported into the island a
duty of cents pound should be coll ected.
Second and third provisos direct that Span
ish scientific, literary and artistic works
shall be admitted free. The plain purpose
of these exceptions, it is ontended, is to
establish the exceptions to the general
tariff system.
Referring to the Presidents proclama-
ton, Mr. Degetau says that it's object and
purpose was not to abolish the duty i'm
posed by section 2 of the act upon all cof-
fee, as it has been understood, but, accord
ing to@the language of the law, to repeal
the 10 per cent duty on all merchandise
passing between the United States and Por-
to Rico 1T is, says Mr.. Degetau, "a
cessation Of tariff; that is, Of the 15 per
cent tariff between the two countries, and
not the abolition of a special local pro-
tective duty" This cents a pound duty
refers only to Porto Rico, and it was re-
quested of Congress, Mr.. Degetau says, be-
fore the cession OF the tariff, to protect the
island from Brazilian coffee. which would
discredit the home product and ruin its
worldwide reputation. The 10 per cent
duty, on the contrary, he says, was en-
acted. at least in the express aim of Con-
gress and in the clear expression of the
law, to meet the necessities Of the gov
eminent of Porto Rico" and ought to cease,
as the law provides, whenever a local sys-
tenn Of taxation Is put into operation The
proclamation of the President, 1t is con-
tended. Is only a notification that such
,licbn To-
strue it In such a way as to understand
that the cessation of the tariff means the
cessation Of the protection to Porto Rican
coffee, In Mr.. Degetau's opinion, lis
against the purpose and the wording Of the
law" The brief has been referred to the
solicitor of the treasury for an opinion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17
A Remarkable OctOgenar ian.

From the Ladies' Home Journal.
Although eightytwo years old this sum-
mer, Mrs H. p. Van Cleve. 1.-The first white
baby born in the northwest" is still vigor-
GUS Of mind and actively interested in the
worlds affairs. She lives in Minneapolis,
MINI. Her life story is a picturesque and
exciting one. Born at Fort Crawford. Wis
consin, on July 1, 1919, the daughter of
one regular army officer and the widow Of
another, she passed through all the trials.
hardships and adventures Of military and
pioneer life on the frontier, and although
she has spent most of her later years in
cities, her experiences have still been Of q
varied and unusual character Her golden
wedding anniversary was celebrated more
than fifteen years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17
China's Awakening.
From Japan and America.

u.
The hour of wisdom seems to have at
last arrived in China. The great torpid
mass is half awake and finds, as Japan
discovered half century ago, that the real
day dawns in the west. Her venerable
civilization. which was wonderfully adj
vanced while Europe was the home of
forest and cave barbarians, and America
unheard of, is now hopelessly antiauated
and lifeless, while Europe and America
are the seats of the highest material pro-
gress and enlightenment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17
Fumigating PfneappIes.
From tie Honolulu Star.

California has taken to fumigating pine
apples from Hawaii now, and it Is feared
that the pineapple business here will be
seriously injured II the fumigation Is not
stopped. The Immigration is on account of
a scale known as the Dactylopius. which Is
found on pineappies here. but which, 1t is
declared Is even more prevalent in Cali
Taylor Is trying to have the order for
fumigatdon revoked on the ground that 1t
Is useless and works great injury to Ha-
wall. The scent OF fumigation often lin
gers with the pineapples long after they
are treated and spoils their sale
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17

gagged in some cases before the buildings
have been completed. In the opinion of
Mr.. Shields there will be stiffening in
rentals if the demand keeps I'D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17
A LIBERAL EDUCATION.

Whether or not you wish
to buy anything the adver-
Using columns of The Star
amply repay the most re-
full perusal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17


always Of much importance is the investor.
He is not always in evidence. Sometimes
when the boom days come he Is lost sight
of in the Spectator, and in the period Of
dizziness he is not to be found, except with
great difficulty. Just at present, as for
some months past this class is a decided
factor in the market. Property that earns
an income has attractions for the investor.
In some cases he is satisfied If he gets
return on his money which is equal to the
current rate of interest.
Then, again, investors want higher rate
and they become what are known as bar
gain hunters. The dull season, as the sum-
mertime has become known to be, is not
without opportunities for such seekers
They are found in the advertising columns
Of The Star, often in the notices of sales of
property at auction. There are always
people who, for one reason and another
want TO dispose Of property, and In order
to induce quick sale offer Ii at low rates.
People who have money to invest naturally
like to come across chances to buy at an
advantage, and hence 1t Is that even in the
hot season of the year the outlook for bar
gains is rewarded. In some particulars
one for business, for the reason that
those who have money to invest are at
tracted by good offer.
Demand for Houses.
Mr.. Charles A. Shields real estate broker,
in speaking of the conditions in the eastern
section Of the city. said to a representative
of The Star that there is a great demand
for small houses in that locality. The sup
ply, he said, is not equal to the demand
Suites In apartment houses have been en-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17

There Are Different Kinds.
From Puck.
"Smiggins has bought an automobile"
THAT SO? What kind is it, a buzzer, q
puffer or a snorter?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17

Malaria Makes Impure blood.
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic cures Malaria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17
The Spacious Entrance.

There is a separate arched entrance for
visitors on foot, but, like the carriageway,
it gives access to the vestibule where is
found the main doorway of the house.
The entrance hall is spacious and is hand
someiy finished in mahogany with an open
wood ceiling. It's main feature, however,
is the magnificent staircase, which is built
of the Italian marble known as Pavanozza,
further enriched with a railing of bronze.
The first flight Of the staircase ends in q
platform where there Is a balcony over.
which is a pleasing example of stone cary
ing. From the staircase the main hall is
reached, it's lofty vaulted ceiling supported
by marble columns with bronze capitals.
The generous proportions of this floor are
not diminished in effect by numerous parti-
tions, but instead, broad openings lead into
spacious apartments. The drawing room
which occupies the east side of what may
be termed the main portion of the building
has sweep from front to rear of sixty
feet.
There is a library occupying the remain
ing section of the front, while north of the
hall is the breakfast room, and then the
dining room of noble proportions. In the
approach to this room and in filling the
view as one ascends the stairway is
triple window of stained glass of hand
some design.
An unusual feature in a residence of this
character is the provision made for the
kitchen on the main floor The outlook
from the dining room, as we'll as from all
the windows in the back of the house, will
be especially attractive on account of the
spacious garden, which extends through.
with a wide frontage on 18th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17
Mr.. wilkins Residence,

The residence which Mr.. Beriah Wilkins
is building at iii Massachusetts, avenue
is nearing completion, but owing to the
elaborateness of the interior finish and dec
Grafton it will be for some time yet in the
hands of the workmen. An appropriate
and harmonious introduction to the effect
iveness within the walls is found in the
richness of the treatment of the exterior.
The design, which illustrates a moderate
type of the French style of architecture
is worked out in stone and brick of a light
shade, and this material is used by the ar
chitect, Appleton P. Clark jr., with a free
dom of treatment, and at the same time
with control that produces pleasing re-
suit.
The walls of the first story are of stone
and upon this substantial foundation the
superstructure is reared. Stone is also
freely used to outline the window openings
and in the balconies. Delicate traceries
from the carver's hand enrich the stone
work, while the balustrades of the ball
comics are fine examples of open-work
carving.
A driveway for carriages extends be-
meath the first floor at the east end of the
building, and leads to the spacious lawn at
the rear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17

good care of the visitors. Colonel Thomp-
son, aid-de-camp to the governor, has
placed his steam yacht at the disposal of
the entertainment committee, and the Irish
team will be met down the bay and taken
to Atlantic Highlands, where they will be
taken aboard the train for Sea Girt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17
Proposed improvements in the Cen
trail Part of the City.
RESIDENCE OF Mr.. BERIAH WILKINS
Demand for House Accommoda-
tons in the Eastern Section.
MATTERS OF INTER ES T

The building at the southeast corner of
7th and G streets northwest used for res
taurant purposes, is to be torn down by
direction of the owners of the property,
William Schwing and A. J. Clarke. On
this site is to be erected from plans pre-
pared by Appleton P. Clark, jr., fine
modern structure, three stories high one
story less than that which it will replace.
There will, however, be no change in the
elevation, but each floor will be loftier
than those of the old building. The mate
rial used in the fronts will be gray brick
and Indiana limestone. Steam heat is to
be used and the plumbing and fixtures will
be features.
The lower story of the old building, years
ago covered with a steep pitched roof was
known far and near as McGill's gro
Gerry. The proprietor was a local character
by reason of his philosophy and wit, and
his store was the favorite gathering place
for the male gossips of the town. 1t was
said of Grocer McGill that he never closed
his store as long as there was somebody
to talk to. His place was noted for the
excellence and rarity of its liquor stock,
and it is said that some Demarara Madeira
wine that he imported in the early 3O's is
still in private cellars in Baltimore and re-
garded as well nigh priceless.
Pennsylvania Avenue buildings.
During the past week the eastern portion
of the old building owned by Mr. Joseph f.
Willard on the north side of Pennsylvania
avenue between 18th and 18th streets las
been vacated by the tenants. This section
of the structure comprises the numbers
from 1417 to 1921, and, as stated In The
Star last week, it is the intention to pull
down the old building and erect on it's site
one-story stores. 1t is thought that when
that work is completed the balance of the
building will be removed and the new con-
struction continued. Only the first story
of the old building has been in use for sew
eral years past, and the contemplated
change is made necessary by the condition
of the structure, which, as previously
stated, is one of the oldest in the city, and
showed the evidences of age.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-09-29

centiy returned from Kansas City. where
s H was soprano soloist in the First
presbyterian church.
Miss HuffSmith will he ass,s+ad $780,
row evening by Miss Eleanor Miller dra-
niauc reader, and by j. F. Gehan. vocal
lst, t., and Prof Fairciough, organist. Oe'''-
~; ne programme follows:
nv c nnn ..s.'..... Saint-Saens
The Lullaby ...............R erae ne, III
.o,, Miss Huffsmith. 3 i'''iii
ihere were Ninety and Nine" David
Miss Eleanor Miller
Pie Ia signore (aliegretto in B
Overture Freischutz;. Gul w ahnt:
Tiger Song csPaul and Virginia ). .Masse
..r,. Miss Huffsmith
]. F. Gehan. 90 .
lost Thou Know" C'Mignon'9-
90, az W. Thomas
Miss Huffsmith. 'esi
a Water-Logged Town ..... Miss Smith
I Will Extol Thee ..... C,osto
Miss Huffsmiith..' ''''''' Vista
Jason Waite, organist at the First
sacred numbers last Sunday Afternoon at
the church, including "ProcessionaI
March " Guilmant Pastoral Bach:
.1I Welz; Coronation march from
AOPilClCS NlSy6TD6er, PRAYER.
Smart; March, Heintze; introduction 70
third act of "Lohengrin,' Wagner:
'Madrigal," Guilmant "Credo,'' Gounod.
'
Mr. Henry Dellafeld, the we'll known
young amateur musician of this city,
Will be rendered testimonial at the
Peoples church previous to his departure
Tor Boston, where he will study har-
mony and Instrumentation. The commit
tee In charge of the testimonial intends
making this one of the best attractions
or the season. Mr.. Dellafield, who has
been an employee of Bowlby & Co. for a
great many years, has shown great tai
ent both as a pianist and a composer.
| and some of his efforts have become
| very popular.
Miss Edith Abel, of Boston, one of the
| best known singers and vocal teachers in
| the East, has decided to take I'D her
| abode in st. Paul. She is pupil of the
elder Lamperti,- and studied repertory
with Jenny Goldschmidt. Mr.. Arthur Sui
Ivan, Mr. Joseph Barnby and several
| other famous teachers and singers.