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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
IMPROVING CAPE MAY.
A Ten-story Hotel and Landlocked
Harbor.

haIpOT.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
CAPE MAY. N. J.. February 20. 1908.
The syndicate of Pittsburg capitalists
who are interested in Cape May in the de-
velopment of their four square miles OF
land which they have purchased In the
eastern portion OF the town, will build,
together with other things. landlocked
harbor In which crafts drawing twenty
two feet and under can be safely harbored
in any kind Of weather. With big dredge
which is nearly completed. and which when
completed will cost $4,000, they propose
to dig out the larger portion Of what is
now known as Care Island Sound. the
entrance to which Is through Cold Spring
Inlet. which is about four miles north OF
the cape Of Cape May proper. On both
sides Of this harbor there will be bulk
heads which will protect the edges of the
harbor.
Already corps Of engineers of the United
States army has made a survey Of Cold
Spring Inlet and its entrance. and Major
Raymond. the chief OF the corps. is ready
to report that this inlet can be dredged
and channel of sufficient depth built and
maintained to allow the entrance into the
harbor Of vessels which might be protected
In this new place.
This syndicate. in connection with local
municipal government. will build an extern
ton Of Cape Mays famous boulevard and
Deach driveway ana Will also construct
main trunk sewer which will carry the
sewage of this resort four miles distant
into Delaware bay to the current SO that
the waste will be carried out to sea. The
combined costs Of these two improvements
will be about $4OO. 200. OF which the city
Of Cape May will provide $125.O00 and the
syndicate the balance. The syndicate will
shortly commence the construction Of a
ten-story hotel. to cost about 100000. the
plans for which were drawn by J. F. Wind
rim, a former supervising architect of the
United States Treasury Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
500 CHINESE KILLED
Imperial Troops Ambushed
by Ewa 's!g Rebels
SUPPLIES CAPTURED
ID "a. 49,
REBELLION n THAT PROVINCE
Is INCREASING.
Revolt Against Present Emperor In
Favor Of Huechang Said to
Be Growing.
49,
SUPPLIES CAPTURED

PEKIN. February 27.-Advices received
here today show that 500 imperial troops
were caught February is in an ambush in
the Yang-Uing pass by the rebels OF the
province OF Kwang7si, south China All the
soldiers were killed and the rebels captured
large supplies Of arms. which the troops
were taking to the besieged garrison OF Chi
Yuen
The official reports admit that the rebel
lion in Kwang-si Is increasing and has
spread over the border into the province OF
Human. The viceroy OF Human has sent
troops to the boundary to check the rebels,
advance. ,..;s.5.
VICTORIA, B. c., February PA dis
patch received from Shanghai states tele-
grams are constantly exchanged between
prominent officials at Pekin and Tung Fun
Slang, who Is now at Hsuenhing in LANG
Chow prefecture with his army, urging him
to lose no time In heisting his standard in
favor OF Huechang. the son ex-Prince Tuan
and heir apparent as emperor and march on
Pekin TO depose his majesty, Kuang Hsien,
incidentally driving out the foreigners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
Application Denied.

Justice Hagner OF the District Supreme
Court has denied the application Of the
creditors in connection with the bank
ruptcy proceedings instituted against Mar
Gus Notes OF this city for the appointment
Of receiver to take possession OF the
property OF the alleged bankrupt. 1t was
held that inasmuch as Mr.. Notes has de-
MED the acts Of bankruptcy and demanded
a trial by jury. no action could be taken
until these matters were disposed Of. The
creditors. were represented by Attorneys
Mather, Kenyon and Mackey. and the re-
spondent by Attorney Leon Tobriner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
MURDERED BY BURGLARS.
E. L. Burdick Of Buffalo Found With
His Skull Crushed.

BUFFALO, N. Y, February 27.-E. l..
Burdick, president Of the Buffalo envelope
works. was found dead in his room today
with his skull crushed. The indications are
that it was the work of burglars.
An open front door and rear window
broken open indicated that the murder was
committed by robbers.
An examination by the police showed
that nothing had been stolen.
Mr.. Burdick was last seen alive az 1850
o'clock last night, when he went down
stairs to fix the furnace for the night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
TWO POST OFFICES ROBBED.
One at Turner, Arizona, the Other at
Garrett, Indiana.

BISBEE, Arlz., February n. - Two
masked men robbed the post Office at Tur-
ner. They held up the postmaster, George
Clark. at the point Of a revolver, and made
him give over $1,000 in cash. Deputy sher-
ifs are now on the trail Of the robbers who
are thought to be heading for Mexico.
GARRETT, Ind. February 27.-Robbers
last night blew open the post Office safe here
and carried away 81 600 in cash and $500 in
stamps. The robbers went to Altoona, two
miles distant, stole horse and buggy and
escaped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
Great Demand for Cigar Makers

Richmond cigar manufacturers have had
a great deal OF trouble Of late In securing
skilled workmen enough to make sufficient
cigars to supply the heavy demand made
upon Them" said D. F. Sharp Of the vir-
ginia capital to a Star man at the Raleigh
this morning. They have written to other
cities where cigars are made and offered all
kinds of inducements, but so FAR have met
with little success, as the cigar business APP
pears to be booming everywhere else. The
cigarmakers OF Richmond have been work
ing under the eight-hour rule OF the union,
and the union has finally been appealed to
to suspend the operation Of this rule SO as
to admit Of the men making overtime until
such time as the demand can be met.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE Nd. February 27.-Flour quiet, un-
barrels: wheat steady; spot and Fesrusry. SOFA
SOY; March. soIaasoE; May. slhas1si: No. red,
bushels southern BY sample. 7aas1; southern on
grade 7eaM: Corn SPOT, weak, futures stf---
5iNab1 u; receipts ia 500 bushels exports. sle.
ern yellow corn, 45a55. Oats dull aud easy: No.
white, 42ls; No. mixed, 4oHa4; receipts. STA
No. western, 90; receipts. 422 bushels exports.
1851 bushels. Hay frm. unchanged. Grain
fancy imitation. HAS; fancy creamery. sssas;
fancy ladle. 1sa19; fancy ron. 17sis; sood roll.
changed; fresh, l4h. Cheese firm, unchanged:
large 14a14K: medium, 14al4es; small, 1451ai4f
Sugar firm, unchanged; fine aud coarse granulated.
4.96h.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
On the Canal Treaty.

The Senate at 1:45 pm. went into execu-
five session to consider the Panama canal
treaty.
Senator Morgan took the floor immedi-
htely and continued his remarks in opposi-
ton to the Panama canal treaty. He had
spoken for only about ten minutes, when
there was a roll call to secure the presence
OF a quorum. which was made at the in
stance of Senator Pettus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
Bun Over by Mail Wagon.

Ernest Reamey, a messenger boy, fifteen
years old. while riding a bicycle along
Pennsylvania avenue near 10th street about
1918 o'clock today was knocked down and
run over by United States mail wagon No.
16, in charge Of Driver John H. Williams.
The boy was taken to the Emergency Hos
pital, where 1t was found that his injuries
were slight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
Strike Of Structural Iron Workers.

PITTSBURG. Pa, February 27.-The
structural iron workers of the Pittsburg
district. which takes In all points within a
radius Of 1875 miles of this city. struck to-
day against an alleged violation OF an
agreement on the part Of the American
Bridge Company. In Pittsburg 700 skilled
and 1000 unskilled men are out.
The strike will delay work on the Fort
Wayne. Wabash and 10th street bridges In
Pittsburg. and will tie up all structural
iron work In the district
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
Building Permits ISSUED.

Building permits were issued today as
follows:
John Cook, six two-story and cellar DWELL
ings. 301. 800. 3o5. BOT. 300 and 81 18th
street southeast; cost $4,000.
E. A. Curry, one two-story and cellar
dwelling, 625 A street northeast; cost, s, 800
Penny Muse. one two-story brick private
stable. rear OF zoos Sd street southwest; cost
$500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
WILL SEND A MESSAGE.
The President DESTROYS Of Passage of
Philippine Tariff Bill. -

AS result of today's cabinet meeting
the President will send a message to Con-
gress this afternoon making an urgent ap-
peal for the passage OF the Philippine tariff
bill before the adjournment of the present
session. The message is based on a cable
message from Gov. Taft. who says that
trade conditions in the Philippines will re-
suit disastrously to the commercial and po-
Htical interests Of the islands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
Canning Industry In Utah.

1.-THE Salt Lake country Is to have It's
first canning factory within the present
year, and 1t Is to be a big one" said 8. n.
johnson OF Utah to a Star man at the
Raleigh. 1T Is to be located in Draper
county, and win be for canning tomatoes
and other vegetables and fruits OF various
kinds. Work on the new plant will be be-
gun as soon as the weather permits in or
der that It may be ready for this season $
crop. The farmers In the neighborho0d
expect good financial returns from their
efforts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
DEAD ON NETWORKS cLIFFs.
Woman Who Hid Identity Supposed
Have Been Known Here.


Captain Boardman received dispatch
from Newport, R. l., this afternoon asking
him to make inquiries concerning a woman
who was found dead in the cliffs near that
city yesterday
The police were informed that the woman
is supposed to have belonged in California,
but 1t Is thought she lived here at one time.
An envelope found on her person indicated
that her name was Barker or Parker.
The envelope was addressed to the Con-
gressional Library. but there was not
enough Of the name left upon 1t to tell to
just whom 1t had been sent It was written
the 10Th OF May, 1859. and was mailed
the following day.
found among her effects. The woman was
about five feet two inches tail and weighed
about 145 pounds. She had sandy gray
hair.
It was stated at the Congressional Library
this afternoon that no woman named Barker
or Parker was employed there about the
date the letter was mailed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
Kroehl Released on Bail.

AsBURY PARK. N. j.. February ~
George F. Kroehl. president Of the First
National Bank and director Of the Mon
mouth Trust Company, which are now in
the hands Of receivers, was arrested here
today and released under 5000 bail. Mr.
Kroeh1 is charged with making, together
with other persons.a false statement Of the
condition Of the Monmouth Trust Company
at the close Of business the last day Of last
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
MR.saRoBKRTs IN CHARGE.
q. S. Treasurer Takes Charge of Sub
treasury at New York.

treasury dt NeW 1OIn'
NEW YORK. February 81. - Ellis H.
Roberts, United States treasurer, arrived
here today with a force Of clerks from the
Treasury Department at Washington, and
will remain in charge Of the subtreasury
until a successor to the late Conrad N. Jor-
dan has been appointed.
An inventory of the cash-goad. silver and
paper money-now In the subtreasury vaults
will be taken at once, as is the custom in
the Treasury Department when any Of its
executives is removed by death. Mr.. Rob-
erts will sign all warrants. vouchers and
similar instruments as acting assistant
United States treasurer ad Interim
AS mark Of respect to Mr.. Jordan's
memory the flags the subtreasury and
assay Office were hung at half mast today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
Money for Policemen.

Lieut.. Boyle Of the police department
has forwarded to the superintendent of
police SO paid to fPrivates W. J. Kerns
and J. J. O'Brien by Mrs. Alice Riggs for
services rendered. AFTER 20 per cent has
been turned oyer tos the credit OF the
clothing and helmet fund the two officers
may keep the remainder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
Northwestern Buys a Railroad.

CHICAGO. February ,27.-Marvin Hughis+.
president Of the Chicago and Northwestern
Railway Company. has issued an order an
nouncing that his road. having purchased
and entered into possession OF the lines
of railway of the Fremont, Elkhorn and
Missouri Valley Railroad Company In the
states Of Nebraska, Wyoming and South
Dakota, the road will be operated hereafter
as the Nebraska and Wyoming division OF
the Northwestern system OF railways
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
CONDEMNED LOCALS.

A seven-year-oid boy named Pasduaie
Pambrosia was knocked down by a street
car at Delaware avenue and B street yes
terday afternoon. receiving q painful cut
over the right eye. The injury was dressed
at the Casualty Hospital.
Emma Willis. colcred. living at 2O26 yer-
mont avenue. was knocked down last night
by carriage on 14th street northwest be-
She was able to go home without assist
ance-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
New Virginia Postmasters.

There were sixty-one fourth-ciass post
masters appointed today. OF whom forty
seven will fill vacancies caused by death
or resignation and six will take places
made vacant by reason Of the expiration Of
four years service. OF those appointed the
following were for post offices in Virginia !:
James c. Sullivan. Cedarmere, Greene
county, vice Nora l.. Morris resigned: Mrs
Minna r. Riyes, Gunshill, Dinwiddie coun-
ty, vice Margaret M. Rives. resigned; Harry
J. Ridinger, Huffville, Floyd county, vice
William B. AkerB, resigned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
Cut to Pieces by Express Train.

FORT WAYNE, Ind, February 81
Samuel Knott. vice president and leading
stockholder in the Knott, Van Arnum Man
ufacturing Company Of this city. was in
stantly killed by a fast express train on
the Pennsylvania railroad while on his way
to his office at the factory this morning.
He stepped from one track to another to
avoid a freight train. and was struck by
the express train, being literally cut to
pieces. He was thirty-eight years old.
married. and lately came here from Cold
water, Mich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
Cotton Raising in West Africa.

Cotton Raising In West Africa.
The colonial officials In West Africa are
making strenuous efforts to compete with
the United States in growing cotton for
manufacture in England. and H. Clay
Evans. United States consul general at Lon
don, reports to the State Department that
through Mr.. Chamberlains influence the
West African railways win give free car
Rage to cotton for two years. while the Ship
ping companies will carry the first thousand
tons without freight charges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
Large Schooner Ashore.

HYANNIs. Mass, February "a large,
four 1nasted schooner. bound west, went
ashore ON the "Stone Horse" six miles
from here early today. Owing to a heavy
haze the name of the schooner could not
be seen. The life savers from Monomoy
Point went out to the vessel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
GEN. METcALF DENIES CHARGES
Declares he, Never Ordered Filipino
Prisoners to Be Shot

TOPEKA, Kan, February N.-Gen. VIII
der 8. Metcalf, United States pension agent,
makes the following statement regarding
the revival Of the charges that he ordered
Philippine prisoners to be shot,
II think it is an attempt on the part OF
certain people to make political capital out
of reports dercgatory to the army IN the
Philippines and at the same time an EFFORT
on the part.of two or three members OF
the Goth Kansas to do me an INJURY.
never shot Filipino prisoners nor ordered
others to do so. This fact has been salts
factorily established several times and can
be again"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
HOMES FOR CHICAGO FRATs.
President Harper Proposes Separate
Houses for Each Chapter.

Houses for Each Chapter.
CHICAGO, February 27.-President Har-
per of the University of Chicago has sug7
gested plan to the twelve Greek letter
frateruities represented at the school where
by the university would agree to build a
house for each of the local chapters. 1t Is
estimated that the total cost Of these houses
would be 100000. One feature Of the pro-
posal is that the fraterniies have their own
tables at the commons and that the frater-
nifty men board there. DR.. Harper an
nounced that the new commons now being
finished had been presented to the universe
ty by Chas. L. Hutchinson, treasurer OF the
university.
The commons has been erected at a cost
of 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
Return of Commissioner Allen.

Commissioner Alien Of the patent office II
again at his desk. after short trip to New
York. Mr.. Allen attended the annual din
ner OF the Cayuga Society of New York.
which was held Wednesday night at the
Manhattan Hotel. Mr.. Allen was on the
pst OF speakers. which inclnded some of the
most prominent men In New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
Car Goes Over Embankment.

Caf 0oes UVer ElnpdnKInent.
OBERLIN, Ohio, February PA car on
the Cleveland and Southwestern electric
railway went 0ter On embankment twenty
feet high last night at Henrietta, five miles
went OF Oberlin. There were twenty pas
sengers aboard. some Of whom were severe
ly bruised, but the greater number escaped
without SeriousNnjury, ,.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
Great Britain Storm Swept.

01St&t 31110<1111 61034 M 6"OPes
LONDON. February GA gale of almost
unprecedented violence swept Great Britain
all night long. and did considerable damage
Telegraphic communication northward Of
Leeds was entirely interrupted, the conti-
mental service owasi interfered with, and
large numbers Of ships were forced to seek
shelter in the RaTboRs. Many minor wrecks
occurred. and, the lifeboats and rocket ap-
paratus were busy all along the coasts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
Want Company Declared Bankrupt.

Want Company Declared Bankrupt,
The Farmers Peanut Company OF Wind
sor. Va: the Merchant and Farmers Pea
nut Company OF Windsor, Va, and Nixon
Brewer and Robert Brown. both Of this
city, have petitioned the District Supreme
Court to declare the Standard Coffee Com
pany bankrupt. The petitioners, who are
represented by Attorneys Wilson and
Barksdale. claimed that the Standard Cot
fee Company Is Indebted to them In various
amounts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27

"Ths question: amoHg farmers Of our Sec
ton Of growing bright tobacco next season
Is now being discussed at some length, -
said J. T. jackson Of Farmville, Va, to a
Star man at the Raleigh. 'It Is believed
that many Of them wifi return to the growth
Of this class Of tobacco next season. In the
lower end Of Prince. Edward county last
season bright t6bacc4i was grown to great
advantage"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
HITCH IN SALE OF FRISCO.
Lack Of oMciaf Confirmation Of Re
ported Deal.

: NEW YORK, February N.-The lack OF
official confirmation Of any one OF the va
rious reports concerning the st. Louis and
San Francisco railroad caused apprehen-
sion today that there had been hitch in
the negotiations for the sale Of the property
Officials OF the ST. Louis and San Francisco
declined to discuss the company's affairs
and all inquiries concerning the reported
sale were referred to the Rock Island Com
pany, but no Information was obtainable
from that quarter. At the Office OF ]. P.
Morgan & Go. 1t was said that no official
statement ON the subject had been pre-
pared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27

Fight on Gambling 4Bill at Olympia.
OLYMPIA WASH. Fsab5 su.l,: 27.-rhe SEN
ate had one Of the .uviest debates Of the
session over the house bill declaring the
conduct Of gambling resorts felony. The
bill was finally passed. with amendment,
making the scope even greater. than when
introduced 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27

Explosion In Palace at Vienna.
VIENNA, February N.-An explosion In
the cellar Of the imperial palace today
caused momentary excitement, but It was
soon ascertained that 1t was due to the
accidental ignition OF some sporting ammu-
milton. couple Of workmen were injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
Russian Tariff Experts at Work.

Consul General Holloway at St. Peters
burg reports to the State Department that
the Russian tariff experts are working on a
new tariff providing decided increase in
many articles. but 1t is believed that this
is being done mainly as a basis for the
negotiation OF the new treaties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
Arrested In Philadelphia.

Capt. Boardman was notified this after
noon Of the arrest in Philadelphia Of Will
lam H. Handy, alias Charles H. Shoemaker.
The young man Is wanted in this city to
answer q charge Of forgery preferred by
John Alt. Detective Hartigan will go to
Philadelphia for the prisoner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
rRA1NMHn ASK MORE WAGES.
Engineers and Firemen on d. and b
q. Want 90 Per Cent Raise.

DENVER, Colo, February GA joint
committee of engineers and ffremep en-
ployed on the Denver and Rio Grande sys-
tem will meet General Superintendent
Cough.fn Of that road, by appointment. at
2 O'Clock this afternoon and will formally
present demand for an increase OF 20 per
cent in wages.
Superintendent Coughlin and the commit
tee of engineers who have been in confer
ence over q week have settled all minor
grievances and 1t is stated that the road
has granted majority Of these requests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
Appointed Copyists.

Mary e. Pretty Of Philadelphia, Pa, and
Able E. Dawson Of Owensboro'. KY, have
been appointed copyists in the patent Office
at salaries Of $720 per annum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
Excitement Over Coal A Iowa.

Great excitement exists in Iowa over the
discovery Of coal mine at Atlantic" said
d. I. Nixon OF dubuque to q Star man ct
the New Willard this morning. while
some workmen were boreing for well the
drill ran into a vein Of coal which IL pro-
nonnced by experts to be bituminous OF the
very best quality. The land where the coal
was found has shale surface like that
around tho Des Moines zelda"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
Gen. J. B. Gordon Much Better.

Gen. j. B. Gordon Much Better.
JACKSON, Miss. February N.-Gen. ]. B.
Gordon. commander-in-chief Of the United
Confederate Veterans. who was taken vio-
lently i'll on Queen and Crescent train last
night en- route to this city, Is reported to be
very much better this morning. It is not
thought that his condition Is at all serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27

Of representatives, in committee of the
whole. has passed the bill licensing gam
bling. and making g. local option measure
in small communities. For eight years
gambling has been a felony In Montana
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
Big Conscience Fund Contribution.

The Treasury Department has received
from an unknown person in New York city
fhe sum OF $4.s78.5O. which has been de-
Posited in the treasury on account of the
conscience fund. A contribution of 500 was
received yesterday for the same fund from
3 man In Philadelphia