The evening world. Newspaper, August 14, 1912, Page 11

KIMONO DANCE VERY LATEST AT PLUM BAGH “Subjects of “King” Dotzler on Uncle Sam's $90,000 Lemon Enjoy It, Too. QUEER ISLAND EMPIRE. Scenery and Smiles Are Chief Features—Knows No Laws But Its Own. ‘Peer entertained at Pium Beach test might. You will aot find the particulars tm the sovlal bulletins, but it was one of the most important affairs in the life ef “our island possession’ down off Gheeeheed Bay, overlooking the At- » lantia, when you overlook the marsh. The boardwalk wae crowded with the ete, garbed in the conventional evening drem of the resort. A kimono dance was introduced and met with favor. Bverything went smoothly and if It did Bot It woukin't have mattered, for on Uncle Sam's little lemon anything goes. Fe the onty genuine, free-for-all land Jett in the United States, Within New York City, it owes no altegiance to the metropolts; in fact, all of Waldo’s men might be kicked off with impunity by the merry inhabitants, and they would be perfectly within their rights. Of 11 social eet would be ny one call in a private capacity, but nix on the law and order etuff for the Repudiic of Plum Island. Tt takes soldiers with guns and the whole United States back of their butts to make an impression on the place. If you can find a social gathering who do business personally with the big guns war on Uncle Sam at one time and were invaded duly and promptly. Plum Island, the Government spells It Plumb Island, but what does the Gov- ernment matter, has an Individuality as defined and distinct as the odor which floats over it from Barren Island. PLACE ONCE VISITED, NEVER FORGOTTEN. Once you visit It you will never forget it. Last’ night's affair, when Mr. and Mrs, Plumb and all the little Plumbers more than the Plum Islanders you're | welcome to try, They even declared | turned out, marked the height of the so- cial season at the poor man'e Atlantic Clty. Tho porch of the Marlborough- Blenheim fairly glittered with the best dressed women on the island. Lights ahone trom the windows streaming out on the fluttering kimonos of the gentler sex, Tho dancers swayed to the strains of the musle while the crowd from the boardwalk looked on. Between the latest bizarre dance at Palm Beach and the noyelty at Plum Beach there was, however, that difference which can be detected In an instant. An Evening World artist and reporter sailed for Plum Beach to be present at the entertainment. After manoeuvring through marshes and gulleys the beach came into view in all its glory. Bottles were strewn everywhere along the shore. Signs posted at short intervals Prociaimed the place a Government feservation on which no booze might Be had under pain of being reported to the eommitice on the island. Every inhabitant is a member of the @ommittee. The tide was low, so tho houses rested at angies on the yielding @ands. It developed at once that the péace was rich in tin, A luxuriant crop ‘of tomato cans bloomed near the bottles. Over the cans and houses floated an odor, powerful, but indescribable. Bo- yond the line of shacks was marsh Grass stretching away. Very pictur- esque While the boat was trying to make @ landing one of the natives spoke feelingly of the island. The Government had bought !t seven- teen years ago, intending to erect a nice mortar battery, From Plumb Island it would be #0 easy to toss bombs at the enemy that it wae almost 6 ain to leave the chance go by. COULDN'T FIND BASE FOR THE BIG GUNS. ‘The fine strip of sand was bought cheaply, only $90,000 of Uncle Sam's money changing hand. Such a bargain! ‘Then the War Department got ready to erect the battery. All they needed was @ Mttle wold ground. The surface was gand, co a little digging was resorted to, ‘Than a little more just to get beyond the sand, you know. When the hole waa half way to China experts agreed there ‘wasn't enough solid ground In the place to plant an egg firmly. One kick from @ mortar and the surface of Plum Island would he marked on the charts at #0 much depth for sailing at low tide. | Plumb Island was a lemon and $9,000 Bpent for nothing, For years equatters came and bullt shacks. One fine day ex-Judge Overton leased the ‘sland to run prize fights. There could be no fights to @ finish in New York State and decisions might not be rendered, But on Plum Island anything could take place. A ring was built and a few gits held, at which the police looked hu on, Now, up to this time the squatters had never paid a cent of revenue, taxes or dues for member- ehip on the is'and, But Judge Overton get ou: to be tax gatherer in an effort to ret hack his Investment. That was r signal for revolt, couple of sheriffs from New York same to enforce the landlord's decree, What could they do? The squatters would hot move, Then the feland was dectared in 9 state of revolt and the War Depart- nent sent a detachment of troops to take control, They came part of the way ina tug from Governor's Island, The rest of the way they slopped and swam, for if the tug had een the good ship Buga- | boo, with her seven decks and no bot- tom, as ahe sailed through the bogs of Galway, she couldn't get a bit nearer, REVOLT PUT DOWN ANDO TAXES GO UP, ‘ revolt was put down, however, Phy tly began to be Ry RG bquatters agreed to pay a poll ‘an association to gather it. Fie sey tributed ° wearer whacks con’ | Sce PUDM"ISLAN® Bisthacer” rs cer been molested. They moeke their own lawe, one of which prohibits selling Nquor on the reservation. It says noth- ing about taking it there, though. All that was left of the Government's pro- Posed fortification was a little yacht cannon leaning over @ fence, For any- thing further in the way of regulation, one might refer to the War Department through the regular chennels, There was no light, no water but the wells, no telephone, no police, no wireless. Such is the present state. At the Marlborough - Blenheim the Guests refused to be interviewed. The question asked was simple, but the re- sponse was not given. The reporter had asked what the smell was that struck now and again and lingered. Further down the boardwalk, however, it was contended by one of the Plumbers that if there was @ smell it muat come from the marsh gas. But when caretul observation showed the wind from the direction of Barren Island inhabl- tant shrugged hts should nd paid: “Marsh or the ether, wh the dif- ference? You can't tell ‘em apart after you get used to It." To the uninitiated !t may be explained that Barren Island is the piace where ind ‘em up.” If you ever get TALE 15-THE NEW SLAB ARTIST “He cost us a barrel of coin, but he is the best that ever went in-, THE EVENING WORLD, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1912. nery and Social Relaxation the Chief Features of Merry Life Under King Dotzler of Plum Island Men's $25 to $30 danger of the floor to the pumps worn by the dancers, most of the participants They say they wit have @nother goon, but the cards have not ¢ Sui®—Spring jeri J. Dotzier rejoices in the title of King of Plum Island. head of the self-governing —single or double breast faction guaranteed. | extra 2 needed, xtra charge for additional material yng $4.50 Gas Chandeliers, $3.49 WROUGHT IRON FINISH, complete with] geragis, tre the most UP to-date styles apd casily laune | all attachments, six large panels and six s panels and fancy crown with two outside lights, | in amber or green; bead fringe to match. $2.50 Hickory Dickory Dock Clocks, $1.69 S40 Mantel or wall Clocks, cases finished in mission wood; | White Fabrics, such as imported Dimities, strip one day movement and fancy dial, ubway foee, Contra) Building, German China Chocolate Sets, 69¢ i 14 PIECES, exquisitely decorated with rich e H lustre border; floral effects and green foliage; $1.00 Black Fancy Mohairs, 59c | set consists of chocolate pot and six cups and] THE PRODUCT of the best English manue i saucers, i $2.25 American Cut Glass Celery Trays, $1.39] They are full 42 inches wide; bright and lustrous I A beautiful piece of sparkling crystal, richly cut in a] 4Nd a perfect black, i with deep scalloped $1.00 Black Self Striped Serge, 59c. ; Room” with BATH ~ wy ‘hich comes pretty near Ay Not be chronicled to but they may take comfort in the “happy ts the land which has no history” saying, and as far as appearances go they are content, ‘awhe view from the beach and the amusements afforded by the island go a Jong way toward making them happy, Dut the best thing in the pl particularly suitable phonograph played | mind of the few visitors who barring the! the boat that leaves for the ma’ any great extent, im the lee of it no explanation will be | open plumbing. Every room has @ It Hes on one side of the beach | vate bath at high te, and the marsh on the other three sides. The wind does the rest. DOTZLER IS THE KING OF THE /#"4 & cont of tan. During the kimono dance last night a what they think they can stand, while the women appear chiefly in wrappers Plum Istand houses are noted for the! spirited selections, combination of fine Giegetn| fini edge. Store orders only ari || with collar make—sizes shape, big variety of styles, goods; makers’ clean-up. Men's Genuine Soisette Shirts, 77 With double cuffs, ideal vacation Shirts, in each bears registered Soisette label; selling for $1.50 in|light and medium colors. Main floor, front Kast Building, Men’s Silk Lisle Half Hose, t1c|/ Women’s $3.00 Oxfords, $1.98 SILK LISLE HALF HOSE, in tan, navy, 3 gray, purple and black, with double heels and|Made from soft gun metal calfskin, varies ae i. toes, seamless. exible many stores, HO is the new Southpaw?” asked the Kink, as the Se- bastopols took the field against the Constantinoples. “That is O"Whiff of the Per- sian League,” answered the Royal Scout enthusiastically. “Have a Turkish Trophy,” said the Kink, ‘They cost us hardly anything, but they are the best ever came out ofa box.” Batter up! store we offer these sp the THURSDAY SPECIAL, | Rubber Gloves, assorted sizes, reduced from 42c, to 29¢, . || Rubber Syringes, with three hard rubber pipes, reduced | 50c, Nightgowns at 39c from 49. to SS QQ HEAVY yards lony A Day of Great Underpricing RAHAM *’ STRAUS” ALMOST EVERY STORE IN THIS STORE OF STORES offers some wonderful value for Thursday selling. It is invariably the most re- markable bargain offering of all the city. In some instances it is the surplus lots of various makers sent to us for quick selling in this way—some are samples; some again are introduction or demonstration sales of goods that are seeking wider circles of friends on their merits, goods that once tried are wanted always—and some are season-end sales, quite the most remark- able of all in underpricing. Thur: day - a great saving day here on THE MOST’WANTED, BEST OF GOO! ih F This store never sacrifices quality for low pricing, but neither does {t use ’ quality as an excuse for high pricing. id Summer woolens in LIGH none C. 0, D, ‘Subway 75c. Negligee Blouses, 49¢ Three Day Sale of | 20c.Molasses Fruit Cake at !5c.Lb. '@ | and on short vamp last combining comfort with Style, WILL KEEP IN PERFECT CONDITION ee Se for two weeks---best Summer emergency Cake always ready for company—and mighty delicious with fruit, preserves, etc. rich as it can be made and of the purest ingred- ients. Other, sell it for 25c Ib. Whole loaf weighs about 61% Ibs.-—not less than half a loaf delivered out of town, “Mai Boys’ 50c. Belts at 29c. THIS IS A CLEARANCE sale that will be inferesting to mothers of boys, correct Belts, in black, brown, tan, gray, suede and leather—26, 28 and 3) inches Main floor, Men's Tuilding, Women’s 25c. Stockings, 1214¢. LISLE THREAD with lace ankles; some all- over lace, also tan and black cotton. orders only. Women’s 30c. Stockings, 19c Black lisle thread, with lace ankles; imported; full fashioned. Store orders only, Main Noor, front, Central Building, Roller Towels, 34c. Each Turkish Bath Towels, 2Ic Heavy, large size, bleached hernmed Turkish At 9c. a yard, 18 inch bleached huck towelling. Main floor, rear, East Building, six small] ti Central Building, K. & E, “PATENT LOOP" and the K. &|_ regularly $1.98, at..... 0.0... cece cee eaeee ‘S Blouse—light and dark ground madras— | Two-piece medium weight worsted Suits, ached—long or short sleeves in the K. & E.| regularly $2.98, at. haan to 16 years. Second floor, rear, Bast Building. ee Men’s 25c. and 48c. Bow Ties, 15c SILK BOW. TIES, the popular Summer House Dresses at 69c. all this season's} OF PERCALE, in a number of neat patterns, 'j] Main floor, Men's Building, Just as ‘Third floor, Wout Building, Rubber Goods Reduced JUST TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION to'the | M#th for convenience. completeness and values in our Rubber Good: ] cially reduced items for Jour, front, left, Central Butiding, Good, stout, ALL LINEN, ready made; 244! Suits to Measure, $16.75|Fine Reductions on Women’s Suits LOWEST PRICE EVER MADE FOR FINE made to! {00 Linen Suits, $2.95,$4.95 to $6.95 order Suits, Or P two and three nigee Sit Hee on LESS THAN HALF ORIGINAL PRICES, eee eee eer et iene in LIGHT COLORS| and they will go out in a ‘iffy. The colors are Is and cassimeres, stripes, gray mixtures and tans/ tan, oyster, white, blue, coral, gray, navy and ed-—perect tt—absolute satis black, A number of stylish models, Above 42 breast measure @ sl@ht) the belt effect Norfolk and Russian; also the |i including | balance of our late Spring and Summer stock of cloth and silk suits reduced to half price. Specials in Washable Skirts, 65c., $1.50 & $1.75 nen), Second floor, tear, Contra? Building, White Fabrics, 5c. a Yard SOME OF IT IS WORTH as much as and check Flaxons and Linaire, 45-inch sheer |} Batiste, silk finish Persian Lawn and other plain {i and fancy fabrics. Main floor, rear, Kast Building. |i facturers and made to retail at $1.)) a yard, For serviceable skirts and dresses for rough and wear. All wool, perfect in weave and full 42 inches wi | Boys’ $1 Corduroy Knickers, 69c 50c. Black All Wool Nun's Veiling, 29c. ANOTHER LOT of these wear -resistin; Trousers in a serviceable drab shade—excellen' for vacation and knockabout wear—cut full and H ite ——| || roomy. Bloomers for boys 8 to 1) years. Knick Bathing Suits Clearance. ers for boys 9 to 16 years. Always desirable for comfortable waists and dresses. _ NAY light in weight, very firm and the best black; full 35 inches wide, Main floor, rear. Central Building, NOT A GREAT MANY of a kind, but still a good assortment of popular sizes. Two-piece light weight worsted Bathing Suits, Tworpiece heavy ribb regularly $4.49, at. made in two models, high neck and square neck, House Dresses, 98c. . lain colors;| Of percale and gingham, made in Several new models; Aecond floor, centre, right, Oentral Building, A VERY NEAT, comfortable Gibson Tie, } short and arches high; all have turned f! i soles and Cuban heels. o Women’s Pumps at $2.24 Of patent leather; turn soles, Cuban heels, pump’model |} madelwith small instep strap to prevent pe a at heels; The Lowest Price of the Season | On These August Furniture Items. $1.00 Oak Costumers, 75c. CALREN OAK, heavy turned post with six pins. $5.50 Telephone Stands, $4.40 Mahogany ‘finish, golden and fumed oak, table with | shelf rey telephone book, and stool that slides undere { $9.00 Sliding Couch Bed, $7.20. | All metal frame, with heavy link fabric; complete with mattress; can be operated with foot pressure. Fourth floor, Central and East Buildings, CAMBRIC GOWNS, chemise styles, kimono | sleeves, embroidery trimmed neck with ribbon | run; of nainsook with edging of embroidery ,on. { round neck and sleeves. 1 50c. Corset Covers, 29¢ | Full front, low round neck, deep yoke of eyelet eme | broidery; embroidery edge trimming neck, front and back; | mibbon run. i $1.00 Petticoats at 79¢ i Cambric top, about ten different patterns of embroid. '') y_trimmed; another of lace, some with dust ruffle, without, Second floor, Kast Building | \ 30,000 Porto Rican Cigars, | 33144% Under Regular THE BEST OF LUCK and the fact that we are always on the lookout for unusual opportunities in Cigar pur- | chases, no matter how big, bring to us another extraordi- linary sale of fine Porto Rican Cigars, fresh, hand made , | goods. If you cannot come down yourself to get them— send some one, as this is too big a bargain for a man who sppreciates Porto Rican Cigars to miss. Great for vaca- tion. or! Vallie Rico and Alimono Brevas Finos, box of 50 at $1.15, instead of $1.75, Vallie Rico and Alomino Commodores, box of 50 at $1.35 instead of $2.50, Vallie Rico Senatores, box of 50 at $1.40, instead of $2.75, And others at $3.00 instead of $2.00; box of $0, Main oor, just inalde Hay’ Katrance, Men's Bullding,