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Evening star., 1902-08-28
OF HOSE CARRIAGES.
Acting Chief Engineer Belts Report
Submitted

Mr.. William T Belt, acting chief engineer
of the fire department. has submitted a re-
port to the District Commissioners, giving
teen the hose carriages of No. and No IA
engine companies in responding to an alarm
of fire from box 431. The pole of No.
carriage was broken, and on No. II carriage
the crown of the bell was broken, the chem
ical eXtinguisher dented and the seat split.
After a full investigation of the acct
dent by board, consisting of A. ]. SulIi-
van, acting assistant chief engineer, and
Foremen Luskey and Grim" says Chief
Belt the conclusion was reached that
Assistant Foreman W. ]. Garner and Act
ing Assistant Driver H. o. Cook of No.
engine company were Jointly responsible
for the mishap, by their gross negligence in
not having the horses under proper control
while laying out a line of hose to the fire
The accident occurred at the entrance to an
alley in which the fire was located. No. II
hose carriage had laid out from the plug at
the southeast corner Of 18th street and Vir-
ginia avenue, and was driving in a slow
trot eastward to the alley, making the
turn in, when No. hose carriage having
laid out from 18th and C streets, came in a
westerly direction eighteen inches from the
curb on the alley side, colliding with No. IA
carriage at the entrance. Had the horses
of No. carriage been under proper control
while laying out to this fire the accident
would have been averted.
Therefore, l concur in the recommended
ton of the board that Assistant Foreman
w. ]. Garner and Acting Assistant Driver
H. o. Cook Jointly bear the expense of re-
pairs to both carriages which will amount
to $25, and that they be deprived of their
days off for period Of sixty days.
Evening star., 1902-08-28
DRINK SEA WATER.
cockatoos and Wild Pigeons Do Not
Seem to Mind 1t.

From Chambers Journal.
"In 1881, while resident on Gazene Penin-
sula, the northern portion of the magnifi-
cent Island of New Britain, in the South
Pacific, l had many opportunities of wit
Messing both cockatoOs and wild pigeons
drinking salt water. / was stationed at
place called Kabaira, the then farthest-
out trading station on the whole island:
and as 1 had Aut little work to do l found
plenty of time to study bird life in the VI
cinity. Parrots Of several varieties. all of
beautiful plumage, were plentiful; and
great hocks of white cockatoos frequented
the rolling, grassy downs which lay be-
tween my home and the German head sta
tion in Blanche bay, twenty miles distant
while the heavy frost of the littoral was
the haunt of thousands of pigeons. These
pigeons, though not so large as the Samoan
or eastern Polynesian bird formed
traders, and by walking about fifty yards
from ones door half dozen or more could
be shot in as many minutes.
MY nearest neighbor was a German, and
one day when We were walking along the
beach toward his station L noticed some
hundreds of pigeons fly down from the for
est. settle or the margin of the water, ano
drink with apparent enjoyment The har-
Dor at this spot being almost land-locked
and the water rs smooth as glass and with
out the faintest ripple, the birds were en-
abled to drink without wettgng their plu-
mage. Ny neighbor. who had lived many
years In New Britain, told me that this
drinking Of sea water was common TO both
cockatoos and pigeons alike, and that on
some occasions the beaches would be lined
with them, the cockatoos not only drinking
but bathing, and apparently enjoying them
selves greatly During the next six months
especially when the weather was calm and
rainy. l frequently noticed pigeons and
cockatoos come to the salt water to drink
AT first | thought that as fresh water In
many places bubbled up through the sand
at low tide the birds were not really drink
ing the sea water, but by watching closely
| distinctly saw them walk across these
tiny runnels without making any attempt
to drink. Then. too. the whole of the Ga
zelle Peninsula Is cut up by countless
streams Of water, and rain falls throughout
the year rule. What causes this un-
usual habit Of drinking sea water? Another
peculiarity of The New Britain and New
Ireland pigeon Is its fondness for the chilli
pepper berry. During three months of the
year, when these berries are ripe the birds
crops are full of them. and often their flesh
is so pungent and smeAs so strongly of the
chilli as to be quite uneatable."
Evening star., 1902-08-28
BIDS FOR GIRLS COTTAGE,
Inspector of Buildings Recommends
Lowest PROPOSAL BE Accented

Snowden Ashford. the Inspector of build
ings, has forwarded to the Commissioners
a schedule of the proposals received for
building a $1,000 addition to the girls cot
tage Of the Industrial Home School. The
lowest bidders are Burgess & Parsons, and
Mr.. Ashford recommends that they be
given the contract. These contractors
built the Takoma school building and the
receiving ward of the Washington Asylum,
and there was some question raised as 20
the quality of the work there. Mr.. Ashford
inclosed a letter from the contractors in
relation to the Takoma school, which, he
says, appears to show the advantage of
suspending plastering or cement work dur
ing freezing weather, and which also gives
reasons for the alleged defects in the roof
of the building.
Il do not consider, under the circum-
stances" says the Inspector that they
can be held responsible for workmanship
performed at an improper time or for dam
age resulting from faulty design of roof
l would therefore recommend that they be
awarded the contract. and that the checks
be returned to the other bidders.'
Evening star., 1902-08-28
BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.
Last Day of Convention Occupied
With Reports and Addresses.

The morning session of the last day of
Mt Bethel Baptist Associate twenty
sixth annual convention was convened at
IL o'clock at the Second Baptist Church,
Rev w. H. Hickerson of Comorn, Va, In
charge of the opening services. It was de-
cded to hold the meeting next year in Bal
timore the fourth Tuesday in August, at
Enon Baptist Church of that city. Rev.
Geo. W. Lee, ID. of the Vermont Avenue
Baptist Church will deliver the introduc-
tory sermon at that time.
The sum of $43 was collected at the
morning session, making a grand total for
the session of three days of $500.
An address was made by Z. Luther Cum
ningham of Falmouth, Jamaica, in reply to
an address yesterday made with that island
as the topic by DR.. Jardon, the national
secretary of the Baptist Association of the
United States.
Rev. Geo. w. Lee, D. D., and Rev Sher-
wood also spoke on the affairs of the is
land in support of DR.. Jardon's address
At 2 o'clock adjournment was taken until
O'Clock.
Reports will be received this evening
from the educational board, foreign mis-
sion board, committee on Sunday school,
The session tonight will be held In the
Second Baptist Church and will mark the
close of one of the most successful eonyen-
tions held by the association.
Evening star., 1902-08-28
BLUEBERRIEs IN MAINE.
Small Fruit Yields Bountiful Harvest
to Reaper.

Bangor Correspondence New York Tribune.
Long trains Of covered wagons. like the
caravans of gypsies, are now trailing over
the roads leading to the great blueberry
plains of eastern Maine. and soon the har-
vest of black blue and juicy fruit from the
stunted little bushes on the fens and bog
lands will be in progress The growth Of
new BURBERRY sprouts from the annual
spring burning which took place in April.
has been vigorous this year, and the crop
IS heavy. Each year sees an increase in
the bIueberry canning industry, and the
acreage devoted to the crop is constantly
widening. Washington county bIueberries
are known and liked wherever canned
goods go. and the demand is generally in
excess Of the supply. Hancock county also
produces large crops
Lands burned over one year will bear
heavy crop of blue berries in the following
summer After that the crop decreases,
and 70 secure good yield the lands are
burned over every second or third year.
SeveEty-tive bushels OF berries 10 the acre
is not an uncommon crop where the bushes
are fairly thick Last year one ,herry-
field man harvested 900 bushels.
The factories have nearly all been fitted
w4-h modern machinery, and some of them
have a canning capacity of from 600 to $50
bushels Of blUeberries d day. The harvest
ing season begins about August 10, and
Continues SIX OF elShL weeks, ana curing
that period the plains look like the camp
ing ground Of an army, with the many
white tents OF the pickers scattered for
miles over the level expanse. Whole fami-
lies from nearby and from distant parts of
TIE state well leave their homes in the
picking season and camp out the plains,
having jolly time and earning c~nsidera-
be sums OF money. Small children often
earn from 81 10 IS a day, while men who
are experts with the twenty -three-pro
rake make as much as Sd or IS a day.
The bIueberry lands were formerly used
for grazing purposes. and e then worth
about 81 an acre; now the owners lease the
lands to the berry pickers, receiving a roy
atty Of l cent quart on the crop, and in
that way they get an income about SO
an acre annually. One land owners rev.
enUe from this source last season was 500
day during the harvest time.
Evening star., 1902-08-28
TORPEDO BOAT FLoTILLA
Three Officers Especially Commended
by Admiral Higginson.

Lieut.. Lloyd H. Chandler, who COM
mands the torpedo boat f1otilla and Lieuts.
Rufus z. Johnston. jr., and Stanford L.
Moses, commanding, respectively, the tor
pedo boats Biddle and Bagley have been
specially commended for their services IN
the naval search problem. Rear Admiral
Higginson has addressed the following let
ter to the Secretary of the Navy lauding
the work of the officers named
~. S. Flagship Kearsarge first rate,
"Menemsha Blight, Mass
August %, 1902.
Sir: The maneuvers In connection with
the search problem having closed l desire
to express my appreciation of the services
rendered by the torpedo boat fiotilla under
the command of Lieut.. L. H. Chandler.
United States navy.
Il am glad to say that not a single vessel
of the fiotilla has broken down, and. as
regards the Bagley and the Biddle, under
the command of Lieuts. Moses ana John
ston, respectively. they have performed
most efficient service. having come under
my personal observation, being attached
to the main squadron at the base
Il wish to respectfully call the depart-
ments attention to the success achieved
by Lieut.. Chandler in getting these torpedo
boats into such efficient condition
Very respectfully,
FRANCIS ]. HIGGINSON
Rear Admiral, Commander-in-Chief
"U. 8. Naval Force on North Atlantic
Station.
THE Secretary of the Navy"
Evening star., 1902-08-28
Court Orders Recess.
FINAL WORK DEFERRED.
Slow Progress in Reducing the Old
Power House Stack.

The final razing by dynamite Of the old
power house chimney on the site of the
new municipal building will probably not
take place until Monday Tuesday of
next week. It was expected the first of
this week that sufficient material would be
taken off the top by this time to permit
on the rest of the stack this afternoon,
but the work of removing the top bricks
by hand and lowering them to the ground
in tubs has been necessarily slow. Nearly
thirty feet of the top remain to be torn
down by hand, and at the rate the bricks
are being removed it is thought the dyna-
mite charges will not be brought into use
for four or five days yet.
Workmen have been engaged the last
few days in drilling holes in the old stone
foundation on the site preparatory to de-
molishing 1t with dynamite. 1t is stated
that the foundation will likely be destroyed
tomorrow morning.
The sight of the men at work on the tall
stack attracts a great many curious spec
tators in the vicinity of the chimney. Two
tubs are used in towering the bricks to the
bottom. These tubs are attached to long
hawser one on each end of the rope, and
they are raised and lowered through means
of pulley at the top of the stack. When
tub is filled with bricks it is lowered to tEe
bottom, bringing up the empty tub by its
heavier weight
The increased thickness of the chimney at
the point where the men are now working
probably accounts in a measure for the
seeming slowness with which the work is
progressing, but in any case it is a tedious
job and not devoid of the element of dam
ger. 1t takes about fifteen minutes for the
men who are working at the top to reach
their station in the mornings, as they have
to ascend on the scaffoldfng built on the
interior of the chimney, and 1t is not an
easy matter to climb such a distance by
the improvised staircase.
Evening star., 1902-08-28
SHOOT At SEA G|RT
Arrival of District Rihemen
at Range.
PRACTICE WORK TODAY
FORMAL OPENING OF THE MEET
ING TOMORROW.
The Columbia Trophy Match Will Be
the First Event on the
Program.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RIFLE RANGE, SEA GIRT, N J., Au-
gust 2S.-The brigade rife team of the Dis
trict of Columbia National Guard, under
command of Major James E. Bell, inspec-
tor general of rifle practice, arrived here
last evening at $40 o'clock in a special car
over the Pennsylvania road. The trip was
without incident and was enjoyed by all in
the party.
After leaving Philadelphia heavy rain
storm was encountered, but when Sea Girt
was reached the storm had broken and the
sun was shining brightly Upon disembark
ing from the train the team marched in
columns of fours to the camp, which had
all been laid out and was awaiting the ar
rival of the team. In the party which left
Washington were a number of ladies, who
will remain in the vicinity of the camp and
witness the matches. At Philadelphia sew
eral members of the team boarded the train
and enlarged the District delegation in
camp.
Greeted by Old Comrades.
Lieut.. Horace M Bell, son of Major Bell
captain of the District team, formerly a
member of the District rifle team, but now
a member of the New Jersey rifle team, and
Lieut.. H. H. Leizaer, also a former men,
Der of the District rifle team, but this year
a member of the Pennsylvania team, were
at the station to meet their former COM
rades and escorted them to camp. Warmth
was added to the welcome Of the boys by
the festive Jersey mosquito, who spent the
night in camp and made his presence felt.
After enjoying hearty supper the mem
bers of the team enjoyed a pleasant even
ing at the club house on the grounds.
Today the team is practicing at the 2OO
500 and 600-yard targets.
The order of events tomorrow will begin
with the formal opening of the meeting at
. o'clock. At 10 o'clock the 200 yard stage
OF the Columbia trophy match will be shot
members of the New Jersey National
Guard. The Columbia trophy which was
presented by the District of Columbia Ma
tional Guard to the National Guard of New
Jersey, is the most important event among
the various Jersey regiments.
Evening star., 1902-08-28
THREE MONTHS IN JAIL.
A Plasterer Convicted of Larceny of
Diamond Stud.

Frank Merrinan, about thirty years old,
a plasterer, was convicted in the Police
Court today on charge Of larceny, and
was sentenced to spend three months in
Jail in default of a fine of $50, imposed by
Judge Mills.
Merriman was employed at the residence
Of William Tying, ia 9th street southeast,
in making some repairs several days ago,
and it was during that time that Mr.. Tying
missed diamond shirt stud valued at $25,
and a pair of cuff buttons, worth s.. The
loss was reported to the police. After an
investigation it was found that they had
been disposed of to a colored woman for
60 cents, and she furnished the police with
a description of a man who proved to be
Merriman. He admitted to the police that
he had had the jeweIry in his possession,
but claimed he had found it on the floor
at Mr.. Tyngs home. He declined to avail
himself of the privilege Of making a state
ment in court today.
Evening star., 1902-08-28
Annexation Talk in Jamaica.

From the Kingston. Jamaica. Daily Cleaner
We have not the slightest sympathy with
the opinions Of those who cry annexation"
whenever they are dissatisfied with condi-
tons in this colony. 1t is difficult to con-
ceive how intelligent men can still lend
themselves to such practice. At one time 1t
seemed to have formed a very good device
for rousing the home government into paying
some attention TO the West Indian colonies,
but that time is past. and no one with COM
mon sense believes that such a trick has
any chance of succeeding in it's object now
1t is astonishing to hear the cry uttered
by men who are supposed to be leaders of
opinion in Jamaica. 1t may be but a grum-
Bile, which every Englishman. and srtain-
ly every Jamaican. thinks IT has right to
indulge in; but responsible men ought to be
sensible of the responsibility which at
taches to their public utterances.
The matter Is scarcely worth discussing
Because few men. more or less promi-
nent in the community, have, or think they
have, grievance against England, the COL
ony is forthwith to be annexed to the
United States. II their dream could come
true they would be the foremost to regret
the arrangement. Jamaica Is always going
to do better by doing something else. We
are always looking for the promised land
We are sure We shall be all right when
something happens. When it happens, and
everything is just the same, we look ahead
for another something. The colony was go
ing to be prosperous after the exhibition.
1t came-and left us grumbling. The direct
line was to save the island 1t has come
and we are grumbling We wanted the abo-
ltion of the bounties The bounties are
abolished-and we are grumbling We de-
manded grant and the grant has come
and we are grumbling- We cried for CEN
tral factories and are getting them-and we
are grumbling. Now we are falling back
on annexation. and when we get II we shall
srumole still more. Perhaps, then, we snall
cry for the moon.
Evening star., 1902-08-28
Women Dairymaids.
From the Lady's Magazine.

from the Lady's Magazine.
An opening for women's work that is not
at present overcrowded, and is pleasant. is
dairy work. Queen Elizabeth is said IN
have envied a milkmaid. and the life of the
latter Is not Without it's charms. Dairy
work, too. has now become recognized as a
field for the employment of educated wo-
men, II women are thoroughly trained.
openings may be found in connection with
the management of dairy businesses or fac
tories. or as dairy superintendents on the
estates or nobiemen and other land owners
In order to qualify for such posts six
months training at a good dairy school is
required. Certificates may be obtained
Which are recognized by the education de-
partment Another branch of dairy work 4,
opened by the county councils, who employ
certlned teachers to instruct classes in all
parts or England The work is thoroughly
interesting, and, a certain amount of
scientihc knowledge Is necessary, 1t is quite
suitable for women of, good education
Evening star., 1902-08-28
Case Nolle Pressed.

William Otis, proprietor of grocery
store at the corner of AZ and Van streets
southwest, deposited 500 collateral at the
fourth precinct police station last night for
his appearance in the Police Court today TO
answer to a charge of assault on Rosie
Gray, ten years old, who resides in the vi
cinity of his store. L was alleged that he
the child, but when the matter reached Mr..
Mullowny. the prosecuting attorney, this
morning the charge was nolle pressed. Mr.
MulloWny decided that the facts were not
sufficient to warrant the matter being
brought to the attention of the court TIE
collateral was returned.
Evening star., 1902-08-28
KEEP PANAMA woRKMEN WELL.
Medical Paper Says Lives Need Not
Be Lost on Canal.
- American Medlcine.

Prom American Medicine
Il has been said that every tie of the
Panama railroad represented a sacrificed
life. In the building OF the canal our gov
ernment and our profession owe it to the
world that no such disgrace, suffering and
loss of life shall take place. At this time
moreover, 1t is absolutely unnecessary. be-
cause our knowledge Of preventive and
curative medicine Is such as to make 1t
entirely possible to carry out the under
taking without any such scandals This
indeed was demonstrated by the experience
in Cuba.
similar foresight and science may be
realized In building the canal. For years
lO.OO or 1900 workmen must live and
work there, and IL stringent regulations
are enforced as to the prevention OF typhoid
and other infectious diseases there Is no
need that the mortality shall be much or
Evening star., 1902-08-28
NOBODY Injured.

This morning about 10:30 o'clock a cohi-
sion occurred near the corner of Pennsyl-
vania avenue and 18th street northwest be-
tween a bicycle and buggy. w. c. Nor
ris of 1415 Rhode Island avenue was seated
in the buggy. while Clarence Pool was rid
ing the bicycle. Nobody was injured
Evening star., 1902-08-28

any higher than in enterprises carried out
in the United States.
An adequate force Of good medical men
must be provided, well-equipped hospitals
must be supplied and almost military dis
ciptne should be maintained as to the pre-
vention of disease and sanitation. The medi-
cal profession of our country has here an
other opportunity to exhibit to the world
the rational and professional qualities
which were so splendidly shown in Cuba.
Evening star., 1902-08-28
Completely So.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Il protest that the audience treated me
shamefully." said the bum comedian my
act was not altogether new, 1 admit, but 1t
wasn't half bad at that"
NO." replied Crittick 'tand neither wore
the eggs the audience handed up to you."
Evening star., 1902-08-28
Bicycle Broken.

William E. Miller of 140e 9Th street north
west was forced to jump from his bicycle
this morning when his wheel collided with
a wagon belonging to the Ashburn Dairy
Company at New York avenue and I4th
street. The breaking of the bicycle was
the only damage done.
Evening star., 1902-08-28
Mems Ways.

From the Detroit Free Press
Mrs. Brown-Jones-"we had a perfec
summer trip-just perfect"
Mrs. Jones-Brown-"WeIl, Edgar alwa
spoils our trips by counting the cost as ~
go along" -
Evening star., 1902-08-28
Stepped on a Nail.

Emanuel Pope was taken to the Emcr-
gency Hospital today suffering from a
painful injury to his foot. He was M
jured by stepping upon a nail The aeci-
dent occurred near 11th and streets
northwest.
Evening star., 1902-08-28
Strong Indeed.

From the Chicago News.
Lady-"Do you ever touch strong drink"
Tramp-"Yes. mum i have drank Chi
eago water when de bulletins said il was
suspicious