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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
ALLEGES u1rER1oR MOTIVES.
President Castro Discusses Action of
the Allies Warships.

The New York Herald's correspondent at
Caracas, Venezuela, telegraphing Saturday
says: President Castro this morning re-
ceived the Herald correspondent in the
palace of Miraheree. the executives resi-
dence OF the president OF Venezuels-
General Castro was very calm. His quiet,
dignifed manner betrayed no evidence Of
unusual concern or emotion. He spoke dis
passioEately, but In q tone Of firm resolu-
tion. when he said:
II pledge myself to organize the necessa-
~ measures Of resistance only II It should
become necessary to fight"
In reply to questions concerning his view
OF the sincerity of the British and German
governments In the statement Of their pur-
poses. made through their ministers. Presi-
dent Castro said:
sFrom the notes transmitted to the Vene-
xuaan government by the ministers of
Great Britain and Germany 10 would APP.
pear that the subject OF controversy on.
which our differences have arisen il the
recognition of certain claims made against
the Venezuelan government by subjects of
Germany and Great Britain.
very high figure. There Is certainly roth
Ing In them to warrant the summary action
since taken
ut Il evident to my mind. not only from
the manner in which the proposal was
framed. which the German and British
ministers presented, but also from the
hasty and violent action taken Immediately
thereafter without awaiting q reply or
youchsafing time for the framing OF a res
olution-t Is clear TO me- nay. that there
was special desire on the part OF Ger
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
A HIGH HONOR
Conferred on Two Eminent American
Scientists.

Conferred on Two Eminent American
Scientists.
The election of Profs. Nicholson and Hill
to the Royal Society of London is regarded
by local scientists as the highest honor
which can come to an American man Of
science. The number of foreign correspond
ents of this illustrious society Is very small
there being less than half dozen members
among living Americans. Profs. Newcomb
and Langley Of this city are two Of the ia
nous men who share this great honor. The
Royal Society Is the oldest Of the great
learned societies Of Europe. and has always
been considered the most iHustrious group
Of savants In the world. Sir Isaac Newton
was president OF the society for great
many years in his advanced age, and his
chair is now filled by the venerable Sir Vim.
Higgins, the founder of spectroscopic as
tronomy. Lord Kelvin and Lord Lister are
two of the recent presidents Of the society
still living. Prof. Albert A. Nicholson of
the University Of Chicago Is one Of the
greatest physicists Of the world. He was
originally naval officer, having been grad
uated at Annapolis. His Intellectual gifts
were so conspicuous that he was after
ward chosen a professor at the Academy,
and he then entered upon those researches
in experimental physics which have rem
dered his name illustrious in all the coun-
tries OF the WOrlQ. his 1ame rests Chfony
on the measurement of the velocity OF light,
and on numerous researches on interior
ence processes which have added to our
knowledge Of the ether. He also carried
out the measurement of the length Of the
French meter in units of the wave lengths
of cadmium light, SO that If the meter
should now be lost 1t could be restored at
any future time or In any country.
Prof. George William Hill. for many
years connected with the Nautical Alma
nae office in this city. Is considered the
greatest mathematical astronomer America
has yet produced. His fame rests on his
researches on the motion of the moon, on
the theory of Jupiter and Saturn, and nu-
merous other branches of mathematical as
tronomy. His methods are the most fruit
full which have yet been discovered, and
have been made the basis of extensive re-
searches Of many great foreign mathema-
ticians, especially by Poincase in Paris and
G. H. Darwint In England.
DIR. Hill Is remarkable for his Quietude
and retirement from the public view, but
his admirers are numerous. and he has
been justly cai,ed the Archimedes Of Amer
lean science.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
CANCELLATION OF TAXES
Response to an Appeal Of Keller Me-
mortal Church.

The Commissioners have received from
Rev. c. H. Butler, pastor of the Keller Me-
mortal Church, request for the cancelIa-
ton of all taxes against the church prop-
erty. The matter was referred to the as
SCISSOR, Mr. Darneille, for report and he has
now returned the papers with the following
statement:
THE trustees of the church ACQUIRED the
title to the property by deed dated April
II. 1901, recorded May g. 1891. permit to
build the church was issued December
1881. The pastor makes affidavit that the
church was first used for religious purposes
In May, 1892. The law concerning exemp-
lions has uniformly been construed to ex-
empt church property only from the time
1t Is occupied and used for church purposes.
1t would follow that this property should
have been exempt beginning with the fiscal
year. 1893 However, the property was not
exempt until the fiscal year, 1894 The
taxes unpaid are those for 1892 and 1888.
and water main assessment which was
levied June 10. 1891.
II think the tax for 1893 should be can
celled and so recommend, but as the tar
for 1892 and the water main assessment
were levied prior to the completion and oc-
cupancy of the church. 1 do not feel war
ranted in recommending their cancellation.
The pastor however, will be Informed that
the 1892 tax may be paid with interest at
six per cent per annum II such payment is
made before the end of this month, and that
tne water main assessment, under the de-
cisfon OF the courts in the Burgdorf case
may be paid without interest"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
Americans for Castro.

dispatch to the Philadelphia Press from
New York says:
The rush of Americans to the Venezuelan
consulate to volunteer their services for the
army of President Castro continues. There
have been fully 200 applicants since Friday.
Some OF them were discharged United
States soldiers. No call has come from
Venezuela for men. however. and II Is not
likely that Senior Gonzales Esteves. the To-
cal consul will send any volunteers to his
country.
Local Venezuelans adhere TO their first
opinion that this government will yet como
to the aid of President Castro. In fact.
they appear to believe that the latter is
anxious that Germany or England should
commit some act that might be construed
as a violation of the Monroe doctrine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
many and Great Britain not to reach an
amieable solution Of this question:

many and Great Britain not to reach an
amicable solution of this question
1.-THE Venezuelan people and the Venezue-
Ian government believe that they discern
another and a quite different purpose on
the part of England and Germany-an OBJ
ject which may remain concealed for the
present, but which you will shortly see
revealed.
Relying upon the justice of it's cause
and ready to comply with all the duties of
patriotism, the Venezuelan government
awaits with serenity solution of the pend
ing questions and of the situation precipl-
tated by the action of the German and
British ministers.
"Venezuela's people are united in support
Of their Presidents attitude. Past differ
ences have been erased. All alike are now
aroused by what they regard as an mex
cusable outrage upon their country.
"A great wave of patriotic sentiment Is
manifestly sweeping over Venezuela.
''All citizens of eligible age and condition
are hurrying to- offer their military services
and are enrolling their names upon the
militia lists, to be ready in the event that
war should become inevitable
President Castro has not overstated the
popular enthusiasm. 1t has become SO in
tense that the people are voluntarily pledg-
ing themselves to purchase neither produce
nor articles of manufacture of English or
German origin while the differences remain
unsettled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16

our troubles and know how to sympathize
with each other. Personally, l believe in
advertising. The Bon Marche believes in it,
or they would cut 1t out. The Star is a
wonderful advertising medium, and I con-
graduate its success. 1t has prospered won
derfully-by advertising. The Bon Marches
steady progress is attributable to the ap-
plication of the best business principles in
the conduct of their business and to con-
sentative advertising. We avoid Spasmodic
sensationalism in our lad" department, and
no misleading item is allowed to appear. AS
a consequence the shopper has confidence in
our advertisements and their success is al
ways manifest We have great confidence
In The Stars columns. because 1t is read
80 largely by the ladies', and the Bon
Marche is, in the main, woman's store. 1t
looks like Kris Kringles headquarters at
the present time-completely filled with the
choicest presents for man, woman and
child"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
NEW PACIFIC CABLE.
Shore End at Frisco Successfully In
stalled

I'm memory of John w. Mackay,
christen thee Pacific cable. May 1t always
carry messages of happiness"
With these words Lucille Gage, eleven
year-old daughter of II. l.. Gage, governor
of California, Sunday christened the trans
pacific cable, and, breaking a bottle of
champagne over the shore end, inaugurated
a new era in the commercial development
Of the Pacific coast. The landing and splic-
ing Of the shore end which is to connect
the mainland with Honolulu. was accom-
plished without hitch, and was witnessed
by nearly 40 600 people Beautiful weather
prevailed. there being scarcely any surf.
The steamer Newsboy, carrying six miles
of cable. steamed close in shore early this
morning, and by n life-saving boats crew
sent rope to which the cable was attached
ashore. Word was sent to President Clar-
ence H. Mackay and the cable and Postal
Telegraph officials that all was in readi-
ness. The work of hauling the cable was
done SO expeditfouSly that the officials ar
rived on the beach only two minutes before
the cable touched the beach and was chris
tened at $3.50 am. While the cable was
being spliced to the land end Mayor
SchmitZ delivered a short speech. congratu-
lating Mr.. Mackay on the successful begin
ming of the work. He also spoke on the
benefit to the world at large that would re-
suit in its completion.
Clarence Mackay, president of the Pacific
Cable Company. thanked the mayor and
those present Governor Gage, on behalf
of the people of the state. paid tribute to
the late John W. Mackay. The final exer-
cises closed with cheers for the cable and
all those taking part in its landing
Refreshment tents were erected on tho
beach, and while the cable was being
spliced Mr.. Mackay served champagne and
other refreshments to a large number OF
specially invited guests. Mr.. Mackay also
sent the following telegram to President
Roosevelt:
'I have the honor to inform you that the
end of the Honolulu cable was successfully
brought to shore this morning."
When the splicing was completed late In
the afternoon horses were hitched to the
end and the cable was drawn through the
conduit to the cable station. At the same
time the steamer Newsboy steamed ont to
sea five miles and anchored the cable with
balloon buoys. It was picked up by the ca
Bile steamer Silvertown and taken aboard.
The splicing to the main body was COM
pleted tonight, and the Silvertown headed
for Honolulu at a seven-knot speed. Tho
first message over the cable was sent from
shore to Chief Engineer Benest, on the Sill
vertown congratulating him on the sue
cessful landing Several tests were made
as the cable was being paid out by the
Newsboy, and it was found to be In perfect
condition.
A portion of the cable was cut ND Into
small pieces for souvenirs and distributed
by President Mackay among his special
guests. During the ceremonies an artillery
band from the Preside played
President Mackay rendered a banquet to-
night to the officials of the cable and Postal
Telegraph companies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
REPORTS PRO CIR EHS
WORK ACCOMPLISHED ON TN
ARMY WAR COLLEGE.
Capt. SewelPs Statement Regarding
Reconstruction of Post at Wash
ington Barracks.

Cant John s. Sewell, Corps Of Engineers
has made a report to General Glliespie'
chief of engineers, in regard to the progress
OF the work In his charge for the recon
structIon of the post OF washington pai
racks so as to adapt it to the uses OF 'he
Army War College and the Engineer ochooi
of Application. The cost OF the pro3ecteu
improvements is limited to Sl,2So'Voo, Oh
which amount $3.50 900 has been already ap-
prcpriated. The approved plans eau lor d
series of buildings OF colonial classic STYLE
constructed OF brick with stone trimmings
Including the college, engineer school, nar-
racks, officers quarters, hospital, staDles'
guard houses. etc.
Good progress has been made in the WORK.
especially on the foundations for the war
College building, officers quarters ana par.
racks No / (the easterly buiidnsl. Noih
on barracks No. has been suspendeu peno-
ing the removal of the hospitai puifuIne'
now partly occupying the site or the Oar :
racks Capt. Sewell said he found great
lack of homogeneity in the various 1ouhaa-
ton beds, and that 1t became necessary "
90 deeper for foundations than had been
originally intended, but it Is explained that
the extra work will not add materially 10
the total cost of Improvement
Corner Stone Site Selected.
The site of the corner stone of the War
College building has been selected by Cen
eral Gillespie, chief of engineers, with the
approval of the Secretary of War. and the
stone is now being prepared. Its instaila-
ton In place will be attended with due Tor
mality and ceremony. President Roosevelt
will be present at the laying of the corner
stone, and an appropriate address VIII De
made by Secretary Root 1t is probable
that all the regular troops in this vicinity
will be ordered to take part in the eere-
monies. No date has yet been selected for
the ceremony. but it will probably take
place about the LIST of January. II Is the
purpose OF the authorities to push the work
of construction of the building as much as
the condition of weather and the supply OF
building materials will permit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16

with its printing department Containing a
small press) in the rear. Mr.. Douglas Wal
ZACH, at that time proprietor Of The Star,
being OF musical turn of mind, frequent
ly came into our establishment in the even
ings, and as he was very fond of PLAYING
the flute quite often accompanied him at
the piano. When l look back over the
long years which have elapsed since then
memory recalls the names of many other
friends, since departed, who were in one
way or the other connected with the paper
Among them are Mr.. Alex. Shepherd, Mr..
Samuel Noyes, Mr.. Sam Young, Mr. Baker,
Mr.. Springfield and old John Dawson. whom
you Will probably remember as possessing
such marvellous bass voice.
Although young man at that time
Mr.. c. S. Noyes showed marked ability.
and I shall always remember with pleasure
how ably he represented the editorial de-
partment. !, Furthermore, recall the splen-
did service which The Star rendered us
during the stormy days of the civil war,
when the columns OF your paper fairly bris-
tied with narrative and fact At that
time I was astonished at the accuracy and
fidelity of the news given us, and since
then my establishment has increased from
year to year, for unhesitatingly saw that
the growth and development of The Even
Ing Star as paper has been phenomenal
When / look at the new and magnificent
home of The Evening Star, with all it's
modern appointments. superb presses ETC.,
and when / consider the splendid business
ability and strong intellectual force cou-
pied with an answering principle for right
which has always been one of Mr. Moves
strongest characteristics, / feel glad at
heart to think that an old friend. who has
been so faithful and loyal and devoted to
his cause and profession, should live to
see his Hfe's work crowned with such sue
cass
Il trust that the uninterrupted years OF
friendship which have existed between Mr..
Noyes and myself may continue for MANY
years and extend my heartfelt congratu-
lations to him and his able associates"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
RUSH ORDERS ON THE MAINE.
Events in Venezuela Said to Have
Caused Hurry Work.

A special to the New York World from
Philadelphia Sunday says: An order to
rush the battle ship Maine to completion
has been received at Cramps ship yards
from Washington, and an extra force has
been put at work on the new warship.
Ordinarily the Maine would have been
ready for delivery on December %, but
events of the past few days in the south
Atlantic have led to the issuance Of the
rush order. 1t was stated today at the
yards that the ship would be practically
ready for sea December 10. The Cramps
contract was completed some Nme ago, and
the work now being done is extra work.
under the direction of the Navy Depart
ment All the Names big guns are in po-
sition and she is simply being smoothed
over.
The Maine will go to League Island on
December 10, and there be put into commits
sion at once with a crew Of one hundred or
more,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
UNFIT FOR OCCUPATION.
Mr.. Tupper's Request for condemna-
ton Of Building.

J. B. T. Upper. representing the division
conference OF the Associated Charities, is
making an effort to have the District Com
missioners condemn as unsanitary the build
ing at 1909 R street northwest. The prem
ises are owned by q corporation called
'"The Home for Aged Colored People," but
Mr. Topper declares the occupants OF the
house are squatters and are not connected
with the corporation. He declared the place
was unfit for human. occupation.
An inspector from the health. department
was sent to examine the house and said he
found eight eolored women living therein.
The yard and outhouses were clean. but the
roof was leaky. the down spouts defective
and the front door was off.
The deputy health officer has submitted
a report to the Commissioners detailing the
efforts of the department to enforce the
regulations against the house. He recon-
mended' that the matter be referred to the
building department to see II 1t cannot pro-
coed for the condemnation of the structure.
The health department has exhausted every
means within its power to cause the con-
nection of the house with the public sewer
and water main without success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
REGARDING AN ASSESSMENT.
Assessor Darnei1le Makes Report on
REQUEST for Cancellation.

In response to request from Mr.. Du-
vail, the corporation counsel, the assessor,
Mr.. Darneille. has submitted report to
the District Commissioners concerning the
taxes against the property of the oblate
Sisters of Providence. The sisters recently
entered suit against the District to restrain
the assessment or collection Of taxes against
the property so long as it Is held by them
for school purposes. 1t appears from the
assessors statement that a. portion of the
property is exempt but the Commissioners
recently restored portion Of it to the tax
able list deciding that it properly belonged
there Taxes unpaid amount to S404 43
There is also unpaid an assessment for
paving an alley amounting to S167S7, and
an assessment for paving the alley against
another portion of the tract, amounting to
1895, both assessments having been
levied January IA, 1901.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
DATE SET FOR TRIAL.
Miss Taylor's Suit Against Secretary
Of War to Be Heard Friday.

Hearing has been set for next Friday be-
for Chief Justice Bingham of the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia in con-
nection with the proceedings instituted by
Miss Rebecca j. Taylor for writ of manda-
mus to compel the Secretary of War to re-
store her to a position in the War Depart
ment.
This case has attracted widespread at
tention, and its details are familiar to the
public. Miss Taylor, a War Department
service for having published certain state
ments that reflected on the administration
Philippine policy. She contends that her
dismissal was in violation of the civil serv-
ice rules
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
Work of Season Completed.

The United States coast survey schooner
Matchless has completed her work for the
season in the head waters OF Chesapeake
bay and has returned to Baltimore, under
the command Of Executive Ohicer ". r.
Proctor. The schooner's party has COM
pleted the survey OF the bay between Grove
Point and Back creek. at the entrance to the
Chesapeake and Delaware canal. The
Matchless Is to receive an overhauling, after
which she will be ordered south for work
during the cold weather. Capt. g. L. Flow
ers, commanding the Matchless, Is on leave
Of absence of thirty days and win spend It
at his home In Michigan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
MIR. E. F. DRoOP'S VIEWS.
His Recollections Of The Star for
Forty-Five Years.

Mr.. E. F. Droop. in speaking to a Star re-
porter of the fftieth anniversary of The
Star, said:
Il have been very much interested re-
Gently In the approaching golden jubilee
of The Evening Star as newspaper, for l
have carefully followed it's career ever
since my entry into business In this city,
forty-fiye years ago. 1 remember dis
tinctly when 1 arrived here as young
man twenty years of age, and when short
ly after found my first employment with
my late partner, Mr.. w. G. Metzerott,
whose music store was then located at
the southwest corner of 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue, which is now oc-
cupied by the United States post office. At
that time Washington had a population
of perhaps $4,000 inhabitants, and local
journalism was practically in itS infancy.
remember so we'll when The Star had its
small office on the west side of our store
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
Alumni Club Entertained.

The Washington Alumni Club of the Phi
Delta Theta Fraternity was entertained by
Or. L. NJ. Hasbrouck at his home, 2422 14th
street northwest. Saturday evening last. A
great many of the alumni were present.
The evening was spent in talking over COL
lege days and college sports. After re-
freshments were served Mr.. Claude NJ. Ben
nett, the delegate OF the club to the ma
tional convention of the fraternity recently
held In New York city, addressed the
alumni: A theater party will be given by
the club next month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
Sons Of st. George at a Smoker.

Columbia Lodge. No. 397, Sons of st.
George. gave a smoker Friday evening, at
which Mr.. Tom Collins served as master
OF ceremonies. Members of Capital City
Lodge, No. 437. and visitors from other
lodges were present, and participated In the
enjoyment Of the evening. Among those
who sang Or gave Rotations were T. g.
Hill, A. Wilkinson. A. Day. A. Toogood p
Leasey, T. Jones. w G. House, H. Madge.
J. n. Foster. r. B. Buckley, Brother ].
Deacon OF Charles Dickens Lodge New
York. and Tom Collins. The selections
given were mostly songs Of old England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
Enclosure Of Proving Grounds.

A board fence six feet high is being erect
ed to irclose the naval proving grounds at
Indian Head. Md. ON all sides except that
OF. the river. When the fence is completed
admittance to the grounds Will. 1t Is stated,
be by permit only. All the roads about the
station have been put IN thorough order by
the naval authorities.
The little Episcopal chapel at indian
evnacfs.d be used for divine service for the
first time on Christmas day. Including the
operatives OF the naval powder factory 81
Indian Head. 1880 or 200o persons now re-
aide theres