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Evening star., 1902-03-25
Elongating Of Guns.

One Of the features Of development in the
ordnance branch of the army this year Is
the elongating Of guns. this practice hav-
ing produced most satisfactory results
abroad Eleven 12-inch breech-loading
rifles. model of 1900. which are under man.
ufacture at the Watervliet arsenal. are
being made forty caiibers long. five calibers
greater than the model Of 1895 There are
also In process OF manufacture at that
arsenal forty-six 6-inch rapid-fire guns,
fifty caiibers in length. an Increase over the
model of 1897 OF five calibers. They are in
.ended for pillar mounts, are without trun-
Mons and recoil in cradles. All the l.65-
inch Hotchkiss mountain guns have been
altered for percussion. firing. making this
type of gun. which has always been con-
sidered very valuable gun in mountain
service, thoroughly up-to-date weapon.
Evening star., 1902-03-25
Naval Orders.

Commander ]. X. Cogswell and Lieut. j.
L. Powell have been granted two and three
months sick leave, respectively.
Chaplain w. F. Morrison has been de-
tached from the Richmond and assigned
to the Olympia
Lieut.. B. c. Decker. to the Cavtte station.
Assistant Paymaster d. Tiffany, jr.. from
Cavite station to the Manila, relieving AS
sistant Paymaster ]. F. Hatch. who is as
signed to the Isla de Luzon. relieving J. r.
Stanford, who Is ordered home.
Assistant Paymaster v. s. Jackson. from
the Vicksburg to the Glacier. relieving Pay
master T. 8. Jewett. who is ordered home.
Assistant Paymaster T. D. Harris. 10 the
Frolic, relieving Assistant Paymaster F.
Chunn, who Is assigned to Cavite station.
relieving Assistant Paymaster 8. Rhodes
who is assigned to the Vicksburg.
Lieuts. J. McC. Luby, +. l.. Sandoz and
H Z. Baker. Medical Inspector N. M. Fere-
bee. Medical Inspector S. H. Dickson and
Passed Assistant Surgeons E. ]. Grow and
E. G. Parker have been commissioned
Evening star., 1902-03-25
COMMERCE OF PHILIPPINES.
Comparison for Nine Months Of 1901
and 1900.

The insular division Of the War Depart
ment has prepared for publication the fol-
lowing extract from its regular monthly
bulletin, showing in comparative form the
commerce of the Philippine Islands for the
nine months ending September 80, 1901 and
1900.
The total value of merchandise imported
during the nine months ended September
20, 1901, was $21, ,S18,212 as against 7,1S7,-
!91 for the corresponding period of 1900.
and the exports Of merchandise during the
nine months ended September 30. 1901,
amounted to SIS, 1913. as against $l1.
8S3 100 for the same period OF l9OO Ihese
figures show an increase OF ~ per cent LOT
the imports and 9 per cent for the exports
Gold and silver was imported during the
nine months of 1901 to the value OF $2.Oa2.-
6A; same period Of 1900. $2S63,SSl; ex-
ported during the 1904 period. $1S8 161; COR
responding period Of 1900. s.. 222. .8O7.
The value of merchandise coming from
the United States for the nine months
increase of 81. 1.140,21s over the correspond
Ing period of 1900, while the exports for the
period OF 1901 amounted to 2,737.Oo9, an
increase of $629. bS4.
RODS the import figures show an increase
of nearly $6OO,OOO In articles OF food and
animals, this class Of merchandise amount
ing to s.. .8S1 1851 for the nine months OF 1901
manufactured ar icles during the period OF
1901 were import ed to the value Of $12, 7OS.-
719, a gain Of about s.. .4OO.OO0 raw mate
rails show an approximate increase of
$3.50, 600. or 40 per cent: a slight increase
IS shown In the importation Of articles OF
voluntary use. luxuries. etc.
Agricultural exports for the periods men
toned show an increase over 1900. the ex-
portation during the nine months OF 1901
Amounting to SIC. 1876, ,7s3. Of which I'll $751;
SAT Is credited to hemp. the leading article
of export. Manufactures Increased from
81. .O4O Oe8 In 1900 to 81. .854.974 in 1901. while
the products Of the mines and forests show
a decided increase in favor Of the nine
months Of 1901.
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SIS. 90 Silk Elastic Stocking

Write for pamphlet
Trusses. Abdominal Supporters, etc.
FLAvELL'S. 1905 Spring Garden st.. Philadelphia.
no9-s. .tu. l0At.o
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Internal Revenue Receipts.

Tho monthly statement of the collections
of internal revenue show that the total re-
ceipts for February, 1902. were $18, TT $50.
q decrease. as compared with February.
1901. Of $3.942. .77S.
The collections from the several sources
Of revenue are given as follows:
Spirits. s.. 498, ,6S8; decrease, $S.O7S. To-
bacco. s. 498.010; decrease, $l.127. .1O4. Fer
mented liquors. 1896. 100: decrease, $3O1.-
279. O1eomarsarine. $2O9. 1872; increase, SO.
100. Special taxes not elsewhere enumer-
ated. $45, ,2O3; increase, $23.128 Miscella-
neous. 81 81. .405; decrease. $2,551.5H.
During the last eight months the total
receipts were $163. .O41. IA decrease OF $50,
O58. .408 over the corresponding period last
year.
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CHARMED SHIRTS.
Latest. Devices Used by tho Fill
pinos.

Charmed shirts are the latest In the way
of devices used by the Filipinos for pro-
lection in warfare. according to mail ad-
vices from the Islands. These are worn by
the members Of a religious secret society
called the Colorum-an organization which
includes both sexes. and whose members
are sworn to be forever at enmity with
white men An important. official men
toned in the order is the charm maker,
who prepares a concoction called In F1iipi-
no parlance ':anting-anting. and ts be-
lieved by the natives to possess all sorts OF
wonderful properties. chief among which u
that which absolutely protects the fortunate
man who has some on his shirt from bull
lets and disease. A specimen OF these shirts
was recently obtained by Captain Bough-
ton of the 3d Cavalry. It u made OF un-
bleached cotton. and u decorated with fan
tastic designs OF fishes. reptiles, birds and
animals In India ink. To these charmed
shirts is attributed much OF the reckless
courage exhibited By the more fanatical
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bolomen in recent engagements with Ameri
can troops.
Evening star., 1902-03-25
PORTO RICO PUBLIC LANDS.
Question Of Ownership Passed on by
Attorney General.

Attorney General Knox holds that the
public lands in Porto Rico formerly be-
longed to Spain. and by virtue of the treaty
Of Paris now belong to the United States.
The opinion was rendered on the request OF
the Secretary of the Interior for a ruling
as to whether the so.called public lands Of
Porto Rico were ceded as crown lands to
the United States by the Paris treaty or
remain the property Of Porto Rico as state
lands.
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Denied Use Of the Mails.

Another matrimonial bureau has been de-
MED the use Of the mails. the offenders In
this instance having announced them
selves as 1.-THE Erie Advertising Agency
and Introduction Bureau Of Chicago" The
drawing card advertised by this bureau
was "a beautiful blonde. with fortune be-
tween $4,000 and $780, 600" Proof was
furnished the Post Once Department that
the bureau agreed to INTRODUCES it's men
customers to this beautiful heiress on re-
ceipt Of g. but that the introductions were
never performed.
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stock is watered to which Gen. Harries re-

stock is watered, to which Gen. Harrles re-
piled that he had been talking of operating
expenses and nothing had been paid on the
stock Mr.. Schulties insisted that If only
the cost of the roads were considered they
would be made to pay
Prof Hill then addressed the committee
and reasserted his charge as to false book
keeping, as told above. Shortly after this
colloquy in relation to the charge or mis-
statements in the companies reports the
hearing was closed.
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As to East Washington.

Mr.. Herman ]. Schulties complained to
the committee that residents OF East Wash
ington have to pay two fares to go almost
any place they wish to reach. He said the
trouble with the companies was that their
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Mr.. Chaplin Browns Remarks.

The next speaker was Mr.. Chaplin Brown.
who said he did not wish to combat the opin-
ion of the companies that a liberal transfer
system would not be benefit to them
but still he hoped the committee would
consider whether they might not be mis-.
taken in that view. He spoke generally in
favor Of giving the Commissioners the au-
thority asked for under the bill, and did
not fear that passengers would be able 20
take advantage of any regulation they
should make to get round trip on a single
New-York tribune., 1902-02-09
93D REGIMENT TO ADOPT KH4KL

Following the example of the 9Th Regiment the
companies OF tho 22d Regiment have voted in favor
of adopting a khaki uniform. The board OF off,
of the regiment will make formal application
to general headquarters 10 be supplied with the
dress. 1t is both hight and cheap. and Just
the thing for summer camp wear and indoor work
ing drills, and its use will be great saving for the
more expensive cloth uniform.
Lieutenant Colonel Jasper r. Brady has offered
a suitable reward for the return of his sabre and
belt. which he some one has taken from his
locker i'll the armory. All efforts the miss
ing articles thus far have proved futile. Lieu
General Miles will not be able to accept the
review on February Is. as ne intoIded account
of important engagement. Sergeant George s
Anderson OF Company B. old member of the
regiment has been promoted quartermaster SER
geant Company ID. Captain Gion. will hold It's
annual dinner on March - at the Union League
Club BROOKLYN
New-York tribune., 1902-02-09
TO RECEIVE STATE DECORATIONS

Major General Roe Will review the i1th Regimen M
at its armory on next Tuesday night when the
State decoration for long and faithful service will
be presented to Lieutenant Joseph Hart for twea-
ty-hVe years service. and to Sergeant Major Will
lam Irving and Corporal William Phipps for fifteen
years service. Company h will be presented with
the first prize offered for the best percentage of
craftsmanship offered by the board of Officers
prize.
Medals for 100 per cent of duty will also be pre-
sented TO l44 members who have qualified for then,
in the last season. Company p has elected cap
tain F. r. Jannicky president; Lieutenant w 4
Hanton. treasurer; George c. Richards secretarv
and William Stewart, financial secretary. Private
Frederick ii. Boyd. of Company B. has been prO-
moted corporal and Corporal John r. Wilson has
been promoted sergeant. Companies G. F. / and
Is will drill by battalion on February IS and % and
Companies f. A d and b will drill on February
New-York tribune., 1902-02-09
THE NEWS OF BROOKLYN.
WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE BOROUGH ACROSS THE BRIDGE
HAPPENINGS IN SOCIAL WORLD

arise between such a properly conducted public
institution and themselves. Every year for a
number Of years past the Brooklyn Park Board
has considered taking up this matter, but for
one reason or another il has been put OH from
summer 10 summer, the real reason being the
selhsh opposition of the private land owners ana
concfssionaires, which has been more effective
tnan the unorRaniZed efforts of the poor people
OF the city and those who have been interested
in their welfare. Some slight attempt has been
made to better the conditions. and small shell
ter does exist. but il is entirely inadequate, and
nothing has been done to protect the beach or TO
beautify the lands back from the beach.
The consideration of the improvement of
these grounds taken up by the Municipal
Art Society last year. The great Importance
of the matter promptly recognized, and a
special committee appointed to what
could be done. 1t did not take long for the COM
mittee to ascertain what constituted the diff
Guilty to be met with. and it was determined
that a vigorous attempt would be made in 1902
to secure an appropriation by the city. The
matter is now under favorable consideration by
the Park Department, and if sufficient public
interest is shown the improvement will doubt
less be made. One practical difficulty with the
situation is to be found in the fact that matters
at COney Island have not far received much
attention until the arrival of hot weather. and
after the two or three months have passed in
terest again dies out. before the project has got
we'll under way For this reason il is desra BILE
that. if anything is to be done. favorable con-
sideration must be secured without delay.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-09

Roeblings have bound themselves 10 finish the
cables for the New East River Bridge there Il
reason 10 believe that the work OF stringing wires
over the bridge towers will he FASTENED. The time
Of the contract for the completion Of the cables.
once extended. viii expire April y. After that
day the Roehlings will have to nay a forfeit Of
$1,000 a day until the cables are finished the sum
10 be deducted from the contract price Of the
cables
Mr.. Lndenthal has given the the VIII
iamsburg Bridge 10 the structure. and the
name may stick, in spite of the opposition of Mr.
Swanstrom, the President Of Brooklyn Borough
The bridge will have four tracks for trolley cars.
two tracks for elevated trains and two rOadways
for wagons in addition 10 the footpaths and cycle
paths. There is hope that it will be ready for
cables is delayed longer than is absolutely
necessary. The Roebings Mr. Lndenthal thinks
should hasten the work by using and
having them work in two three shifts At
present the men work in only shift Of
hours.
There be four cables running over the
towers. Each cable is composed Of thrty-seven
strands. each containing POS steel wires Each cable
will have 1856 wires. therefore. and there viii ne
3e,7Si wires in all The wires are run over the
towers by carriers. which unwind the spoos. Eight
wires, two for each strand In process of construc
ton. are sent across the river at the time
one strand in each cable being completed before
work is begun on new strand. The accom- Danyiug
cut shows what progress has been. made in the
work of constructing the strands for each OF the
four cables.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-09

the ocean on this beach. and it would certainly
seem that the city. which provides literally
fo~ its citizens in many other directions. should
take advantage Of this natural opportunity TO
provide for the convenience and comfort of
many cf its less fortunate people.
Schemes have been proposed at various times
fer taking 4 large part Of Coney Island as a
public park. and. while such plan has many
merits 10 commend il, il would require such
large expenditure that il has far seemed
lmpraCIicable 10 those in authority. The plan.
however for improving this small park would
require comparatively small expenditure in
proportion TO the results obtained and in addi-
tion TO serving the personal convenience of poor
people. would at the same time constitute a
most artistic and imposing Improvement This
would consist Of properly laying out the
grounds under the direction of competent land
scape architects. the plantation of trees shrubs
and flowers. arranged in connection with the
treatment Of the ground itself, and the erection
of architectural shelter and bathhouse
either separate combined.
The effect of such an improvement on Coney
Island would be most desirable. The place at
present is dirty. unkempt and generally run
doVR. The structures for the most part are of
the most Himsy character. erected on land under
short leases, and every one doing business there
IS interested in getting much of a short
term investment as possible. The result of such
q condition of things. of course. is a dilapidated
unsantary and ugly community. and the effect
OF these surroundings on the people of the tene-
ments cannot but be demOralizing Consequent
ly, the conversion of the present aba andoned
park into a beautiful and artistic recrea ton
ground in close juXtapOsiton could not fail to
result IN stimulating and improving influence
1t Is pretty well understood that the principal
reason why the city has not improved these
lands is due 10 the opposition OF the adjacent
properties held by private persons, who fear
and wish to avoid the competition which would
New-York tribune., 1902-02-09
DR. AyGELL TALKS AT THE poly PREP"
HE SAYS MEN MUST LEARN TO DO THEIR DUTY
WHETHER IT Is PLEASANT OR NOT.

HE SAYS MEN MUST LEARN To DO THEIR DUTY
WHETHER IT is PLEASANT OR NOT
After the speech hour at the Polytechnic Prep
aratory School Friday morning, President
Angel Of the University Of Michigan VISA intro
duced. President Angel told Of two important
things that go to make the well trained man. In
the first place, he said. every who wanted TO
be successful should learn do the thing that
reeded to be done at the exact time when IL should
be done. The world did not wait long for people
TO get ready. and the who failed to do his
work at the proper time quite sure to miss the
opportunity Of doing IT at all In the second place
men must learn do their duty, whether it was
pleasant or not Life largely made up of
things that did not do. Life did not
consist in being fed with sugar plums. The wise
boy and the wise learned to employ leisure
hours in fitting themselves for meeting large uues-
tons of later life by study, reflection and careful
preparation.
Whatever else education might mean it need not
mean college training. Many a college bred man
far from being educated; many a man who
never had seen a college was broadly educated
The college might do much; but il could not do all
1t was safe to say that he educated man
who had learned 10 compel his mind by an effort
OF will to do with facility and strength the task
that faced him.
Principal Hull announced that on February Il
after special Lincoln programme. John Hampden
DouSherty would address the school The pre-
lminary tests for the second annual prize debate
are now over and the successful candidates are
working hard for the final contest. This will take
place March Z 7 he candidates are Louis otto
Berg, '02; Lawrence Cameron Hull. jr. 'O2: Albert
Bowden King, 'O2; Walter Austin MulvihiIl O3
Joseph William Murphy, O3, and Donald Mclean
Somers, O2. Prizes offered for those who win
first and second places.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-09
WOULD BE BOON TO POOR PEOPLE.
THE MUNICIPAL ART LEAGUEswANTS TO
IMPROVE THE CONCOURsE'LAND
AT CONEY ISLAND.

The beautifcation of the Brooklyn Ocean
Parkway has been undertaken by the Municipal
Art Society Of New York. Between double rows
OF eIms and naples. flanked on bogh sides by
the C0ney Island bicycle path and a road for
heavy teams and quiet driving, the Parkway
runs from Prospect Park South TO Coney ISL
and. terminating at the Atlantic Ocean. between
Brighton and Manhattan Beach. At the ter
minus If the drive is piece of land, consisting
of about fifty-seven acres. known the Con-
course Lands. They have been in the posses
sion Of the city since 1876 and. excepting the
erection of a small shelter. have since been per-
sistenjiy maintained by the city a wilder
ness, and present unsightly and disagree
able evidence Of lack of public spirit.
AS the terminus Of the principal pleasure
drive IF Brooklyn and one Of the finest outlooks
upon The ocean which the city possesses. its op-
portunitics have been entirely neglected. At
the entrance to Prospect Park however, at the
other end Of the drive the city has expended
large sums in the erection Of magnificent gate
ways, erTlhellshed with the MacMonnies statues,
whilo the entire length Of the drive has been
carefully and continuously looked after by sue
cessive park administrations as regards the con-
dhion Of the roadways sidewalks. trees and
other plantations.
Calvin Tomkins, chairman Of the committee
ofsthe Municipal Art Society. which has charge
New-York tribune., 1902-02-09
PLEASED AT 22D REGIMENT DRILL

Inspector Townsend of the First Brigade staff
who is busy inspecting drill, dropped into the 22d
Regiment armory last Monday night unannounced
and agreeaby surprised the fine battalion
drill given by Companies r. ID. l and X. AS Major
HotChkin. the commander. iii with a cold the
command of the battalion levolved suddenly upon
Captain j. q. r. Lilliendahl. who received special
TALON
Colonel Bartlett has decided hold no more
elections for officers pending the change of the
command to an engineer regiment, orders for which
are expected daily The Regimental Rifle Club
has received three medals from Captain DAYTON a n
eN-Vlee-president which be offered as prizes
TOT the hlsheSt score made special marksmen
sharpshooters and experts. -
l5e nnn-commissioned officers theoretical school
conducted by Major Hart twice a week has re-
suited IN great benefit, and also insures uniform
INSTRUCTION IN many disputed points in the tactics
ne annual ball OF the non-commissioned officers
Will he held on next Tuesday night. and il rs ex-
pected that there will be large attendance.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-09

Of the scheme Of heautifynG the Parkway, said
yesterday to a Tribune reporter
No greater opportunity exists in the greater
city Of. New York for creating stately ap-
preach from the than is offered by this piece
of municipal property. situated il is. The
improvement Of this small park. however, much
II might add TO the attractiveness of the
Borough OF Brooklyn, affects the interests of the
whole city we'll and is peculiarly of a COsmO-
poiitap character. inasuluch Coney Island
during the hot months Of summer Is the recrea-
ti6n centre Of the poor people OF the city TO a
greater extent than any other locality. excepting
only the public parks Regardless of the gen.
eral impression to the contrary, Coney Island is
not particularly cheap place for a poor man
10 visit especially if he brings his family with
him. a glass Of beer costs five cents, and nearly
everything else. including the shows, costs 10
cents. One cannot sit down without being eX-
pected to make a purchase. and there are very
few opportunities for sitting down on the beach
Since the incursOnS Of the ocean have cut off
most of the beach we'll un to the lines of build
ings many Of which stand piles over the
water. with the exception of the Concourse
Lands belonging 10 the city. opportunities 10
enjoy tie beach very limited
In these circumstances, II would seem par
ticularly unfortunate that the best use cannot
be made Of the public property the ocean. a
comparatively small expenditure in the way Of
public shelters, lighthouses, benches on the
beach, etc, would prove Of inestimabe value to
the poor people of the city at large in the most
trying period Of the year which they have to
pass through 1t is often pitiful sight TO
watch the attempts Of poor fathers and mothers
who cannot afford to visit the regular bathing
establishments to give their children bath in
New-York tribune., 1902-02-09
rwELErH REGLMENT VOTES.

General George Moore smith will review the l-tn
Regiment next Thursday night and receptlon
will follow Company X viii elect Second Lieu
tenant p r Daniel drst lieutenant He has only
heen in the regiment a snort tine biit has proved
popular in his company The contest loi ' %
Riker trophy. for teams Of five men IN ariioIy
rife shooting will be held tO-mCrrcw nish'. anu
go sbo, il, ,be range Company r has arrangea
to hold a stag entertainment AT the arnloIS 49, -
terestins exhfbitiOns Of boxing between SOnS ~
known expOnents OF the fstic art Scnle mSls ,bss
female performers in songs. dances anu S>
are also included in the programme
New-York tribune., 1902-02-09
ACCEPTS CALL. TO rNITARI4y cHrRcH

THE REV. JOHN DAVIDSON WILL FILL THE
PULPIT IN THE FLATBUsH INSTITUTION.
call 10 the Flatbush Unitarian Church has been
accepted by the Rev. John Davidson who has been
preaching there since October last. He will be
installed on Wednesday evening in the Sunday
school chapel Of the Flatbush Reformed Church
Flatbush-ave. and Grant-st. The ordination prayer
viii be made by the Rev; Robert Collyer of the
Church of the Messiah. the right hand of fellow
ship will be extended by the Rev. John w Chad
wick of the Second Unitarian Church. the address
TO the people Will be delivered by the Rev. d VIII
son. of the Third Unitarian Church. and the ad-
dress to the pastor by the Rev. John p. Forbes of
the First Unitarian Church.
The Rev. Mr. Davidson was born in Hamilton.
Ohio. and graduated from Antioch College
Yellow Springs Ohio. and the McadvilIe Theolog-