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Evening star., 1898-11-02

Republicans Offer Two to One on
Their Candidate.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ELkINS, W. Va, November 2-Republi-
cans of this, the second congressional dis
trict, are offering odds of to l that Con-
gressman Aston G. Dayton will be re-
elected. There have been SO far but few
takers, although the democrats express
great confidence in the election of John T.
McGraw, their nominee.
Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith
is expected to address the voters of Ohio
county at Wheeling next Friday evening.
Congressman Dayton will also speak then.
Il. Taylor Ninson of Huntington. w. Va,
a sound money democrat, who was at the
head of the organization in West Virginia
two years ago. has taken the stump in be-
half of the republican ticket. Mr.. Vinson,
while on legal business at Spencer, uneX-
pectedly appeared at a republican meeting,
and his presence caused an unusually en-
thusiastic demonstration.
The republicans are claiming the election
OF Judge Romeo H. Freer to Congress in
the fourth district by 1000 majority. The
democrats are also good at the claiming
business and say the election of their can
didate, George l. Neal, is assured.
Evening star., 1898-11-02
ROOSEVELT AFTER CROKER.
He Boldly Charges the Tnmmany
Leader With BlackmaiI.

NEW YORK, November 2.-Theodore
Roosevelt began his speechmaking to the
Long Islanders today before the business
men of the city had finished their break
fasts, and by noon he had addressed
audiences al ten or more stations along the
line of the Long Island railroad. His prin-
c;ral topic was Richard Croker, who last
night attacked Col. Roosevelts administra-
tiCn of the police department during the
mayoralty of Mr.. Strong.
AT Southampton, for example, Col. Roose-
welt said that if the democratic ticket was
elected in the state it meant that every
storekeeper in the state would be laid un-
der tribute to Tammany Hall. Tamma-
NY he said. already blackmails vice and
collects tribute from those who thrive on
vice, but 1t is now beginning to levy tribute
upon honesty. where honesty is helpless.
and if you elect Tammany you will assist
i'll that operation"
At Valley Stream Col. Roosevelt said:
You don't want to forget that our real
opponent is not Van Wyck, but Richard
Croker. a man who has laid a dirty hand
on the whiteness of the ermine. Mr.. Crok-
er objects to the police board under my
management. Well he might. | should be
ashamed if 1 had run it to win his or his
friends commendation.'
Evening star., 1898-11-02
TO REINFORCE GEN. OTIS.
Another Expedition Will Leave for
the Philippines SoOn

AT the suggestion of Gen. Merriam, COM
manding the military forces on the Pacific
coast, Gen Miles has substituted the Wy
orning Battery for the Utah Battery as part
of the next exp 5dition to the Philippines
The Utah Battery was originally selected
for this service by Cen Merriam, but he
has since notified the War Department that
he made mistake, end that the Wyoming
Battery was the one intended for service
in the Philippines. 1t is said at the War
Department that the next expedition for
the Philippines will start from San Fran
cisco within the next two weeks, and that
it will consist of the 5lst Iowa Voluntee:
Infantry and the Wyoming Battery. This
will be the last expedition sent to Manila,
unless future events necessitate more REIN
forcements to Gen. Otis army in that qua
Evening star., 1898-11-02
AUDITOR CASTLES VIEWS.
oohhdent OF Republican Success in
the Coming Elections.


Auaitof Henry A. Castle of the Post Of
nee department returned this morning after
Visit to Illinois and Minnesota. While alb
sent ne looked carefully into the political
situation In the two states and comes back
Iuii or confidence for republican success in
the coming elections In Minnesota he said
lne republicans will carry the state from
5000 to 10000 majority. The entire state
acket VIII be elected. There will perha ps
not De so large majority for the governor,
as the opponent is a strong politician and
an ex-member of Congress. 1t is Judge
Lind' who deserted the party two years
ago and went over to the silverites. This
year he Is the fusion candidate of the pop
ulists and democrats, and, being a strong
iaVorite, VIII make q good run. There is no
aoupt Whatever concerning the new legis-
Iature 1t Will be republican beyond doubt,
which meant the re-efecti0n Of Senator
Cushman K. Davis, who was the unanimous
choice OF the party.
AT Quincy, ILL.,, he found The republicans
aggressive The apathy he had heard of in
o1her sections certainly did not extend to
lihnois. Their was, 90 doubt of the re-elee-
tlon OF Representative "a. F. Marsh. The
latter will win comparatively easy. He has
Tor an opponent a young man whose maid
en- speech was found te be stolen from one
OF Senator Ingalls, speeches. He visited
other parts of the state and found the re-
publicanS active. Illinois was safely repub-
hcan this fall, he said.
Evening star., 1898-11-02

The sole measure of value to an
advertiser is the number OF readers
and probable customers his an
nouncement will reach. Judged by
this intlexible standard. The Evening
Star stands pre-eminent No other
paper, published anywhere. has so
large percentage of its circulation
among the homes, families and bust
ness circles OF the city where printed.
In no other Washington paper, there
fore, is an advertisement worth half
so much to an advertiser.
Evening star., 1898-11-02
PRESIDENTIAL POsTMAsTERs.
selections Made for Many Cite
Throughout the Country.

Ahroukhout the Country.
The President has appointed the follow
ing postmasters:
connecticut-Westville. David c. Monson
Arizona-Winslow, Julia Mahoney.
Florida-Daytora, John NJ. Jolley; Por:
Tampa. Thomas J. Mitchell.
Georgia-Thomaston. William T. Rudolph
Iutnois-Forreston, J. NJ. Myers: Lebanon
John c. Louden; Nunda, Albert S. Corl.
Naturalization Eimira E. Daugherty
Indian Territory-Durant, Amolia c. But
Ter; Vinita, Joseph III. Butler
1owa-Dysart, John kullmer jr; Ida
Grove, Anna Burns: Madrid, George A
Young; Remsen, Moses ID. Mosier
Maine-Castine, Charles H. Hooper; South
Berwick, Walter II. Downs
Mic Michigan-Chnton, Darwin NJ. Bafnbridge
Grand Marais, John F. Chisholm; Lake Lin
den, John Amessa; Milan, Charles w Pull
len; Saranac, William Fitzgibbors; Sparta,
Charles H. Loomis.
Minnesota-Hallock, Ernest p. LeMa-
surfer.
Nebraska-Osceoia. Henry II. Canpb L.
New Iork-Ckyde. George c. Roe: Rel
Hook. Herbert ]. Curtis; Stapleton, Chas.
Schmeiser.
Ohio-Fredericktown. Water B. johnson;
Montpelier. ]. c. Holloway.
Pcnnsylva. a.lia-Boyertown William w
Wren: Mckeesport. w. z. Harrison: Nor
ristown. Henry NJ. Brownback: Sandy
Lake. William A. Boyd; Wyoming, Charles
Grouse.
Rhode Island-WIckford. George B. Gard
ner.
South Observation-Disclosures, George H.
Mckee.
South Dakots-Alexandr'a a, John H. Dob
son.
Nermont-Chester. Nina d. Jones.
NtrSfuta-Norfolk, John r. Waddy
west Nrgfnia-New Cumber.Gnd. James
B. Campbell.
observation-disclosures. William White:
Alma. Edwin F. GAM: Arcadia. George II.
Dodge; Lodi, l.. p. HinGs; Plainfleld. Ira
p. Cocn; South Superior, JARVIS White;
Sturgeon Bay, Fitz James Hamilton.
Wyoming-Lander, James A. McAvoy.
Evening star., 1898-11-02
WILL BE MI ISTERED OUT SOON.
Ihe IWenty-Second New York t,
Leave the Service.

me TWenty-Second New York to
Leave the Service.
orders We're issued at the War Depart
nlent today for the immediate muster out
OF the I'D New York Volunteer Infantry
now at Fort Slocum. N. Y This action
was taken at the request of a majority of
'he o1ncers and man of the regiment, who
are desirous of resum.ng their private
BUSINESS. The regiment Is Commanded C by
Col. Franklin Bartlett and the rank and
HE includes many prosperous merchants
ana professional men. Although anxious
ana willing for field duty the regiment
was never called upon fer military services
outside OF New York state On leaving
camp black 1t was stationed at Fort Slo-
cum Tor duty in connection with the coast
uelehse. a the suggcs ton OF the officers
aha men of the regiment, the furloueh
usually given to regiments mustered out
VIII be omitted in the case of the 22d New
YORK. 1T Is therefore probable that the
regiment VIII be mus.ere out wi hin tie
nt XII ten days, and the members allowed 10
resume their private avocations.
Evening star., 1898-11-02
Activity in EsluimRuIt.
DEFICIT IN CASHIERS ACCOUNT,
First National Hank of Hanover, Pa.
the Sufferer.

HANOVER, Pa, November "A long
hidden deficiency, reaching about S57 900
has been discovered in the accounts of the
late John II. Alleman, cashier of the First
National Bank of this place who died
about three weeks ago The books have
been in the hands of an expert accountant
since Allemans death, and the shortage
was thus revealed.
Mr.. AlIeman had been cashier of the bank
for twenty-eight years, and at no time was
he ever suspected of wrOngdoing. His de-
falcatlons We're cleverly covered up by
means of ''kiting, or the use of drafts on
different out-of-town banks, and thus de-
ceived even the bank examiners Mr. Allie
man was under bonds of $30,0G0 and the
bank will therefore suffer little and it still
has surplus of S44 ,U0G over al. liabilities
Evening star., 1898-11-02
CANADIAN YACHTSHES AROUSED
Great Interest Stirred Up by Chicago
Clubs Challenge.

TORONTO Ontario, November 2.-The
Chicago Yacht Clubs challenge Tor the
Canada cup is stirring up the yachtsmen Of
Canada, and by the time the race takes
place, in August or September next, the
event will have assumed an Importance sec
end only to the contest for the America 5
cup. Already several syndicates have been
formed to build a defender
The North American Yacht Racing Union
has asked that the Royal Canadian Yacht
club make the race for the thirty-five-foot
class, as it is argued this would be in The
best interest: of yacht racing.
The trial races and the big event as well
will be sailed here.
Evening star., 1898-11-02
Distinguished Callers Upon the Presi-
dent.
D. s. MINISTER WANTED Is ARBITER
To Consider the ChiIean-Argentine
Dispute.
NAY REVIEW AT LEXINGTON

| President Mckinley had some distinguish
ed visitors today and spent some time with
| them. The first of these was Carlos Morla
| Nicuna, the minister of Chile to this coun-
| try. Senior Vicuna called to ask the per
mission of the President for Mr. Buchanan
minister of the United States to the Ar
gentine Republic, to act as an arbitrator in
| the dispute between Chile and Argentine
If his services are finally needed There
| is hope that the long-standing dispute be-
tween these two South American countries
may be amicably settled. Chile and Ar
gehtine have agreed that each will appoint
a representative to sit on the questions in
dispute and to come to an agreem ant if
tnat can be done. In the event that the
Two commissioners cannot come to an un-
derstanding, it has been decided to call
IN Mr.. Buchanan as third man. Both
countries have agreed on Mr. Buchanan.
me PRESIDENT expressed pleasure at the
hlgn honor conferred on a representative
OF thls country, and will give his assent to
the arrangement. Senor Vicuna left the
White House much pleased with his au-
dience.
Dfsffnguished EnEIishmen Cau,
Inc other visitors were Sir Julian Paunce-
tote, British ambassador, and Lord Her
scnel, ex-lord high chancellor of England
Lord Herschel is at the head of the Cana
dian commission, which is to meet in this
country on the 10th of this month His
visit was probably social, although it NAV
nave some connection with the work of the
commission. Lord Herschel was twice lord
high chancellor of England and is one of
the most eminent men of that country.
President May Review TrOoDs,
President Mckinley may go by Lexing-
ten, KY, and review the troops at Camp
Hamilton on his way to Canton to vote A
delegation Of prominent Lexingtonians
waited on the President today and extend
ed the invitation. They were Mayor j. B.
ford. Leonard G. Cox, w. j. Loughridge
President that 1t would not be much out
twelve regiments encamped there on the
regiments will soon leave Lexington. The
President said that he would give the COM
mittee an answer tonight. :
Col. McCOrd's Request.
Colonel McCord, who commands the 1st
Territorial Regiment. now stationed at Lex
ington. was also at the White House. He
has requested the President to send his
regiment to Cuba among the first to go.
The regiment has received orders to go to
Albany, Ga. Colonel McCord was gov
ernor of Arizona at the outbreak of the
war and resigned to take command of a
regiment.
Evening star., 1898-11-02
Personal Mention.

Mr.. Albert X. Arnold of the board Of re-
view, pension office, left today for Syracuse,
n. Y, to be absent ten days.
District Commissioner John w Ross is
still confined to his apartments at the Var
mum, suffering from severe cold. AL
though he is improving, he is yet unable
to leave his bed.
VIM r. Ramsey, foreman OF the specif-
alton branch. government printing office,
is seriously i'll from the effects of a car
hIsncle on the neck. He is under trea tment
at Providence Hospital. His physician is
hopefui Of his ultimate recovery.
Evening star., 1898-11-02
THE PERU ARRIVES FROM MANILA
Officers Report Smallpox Epidemic
Many Men Sick.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, November. .
The transport Peru arrived from Manila
and brought fifteen soldiers and sailors, in
Gliding a number of officers The few that
were sick on the departure of the vessel
are DOW nearly recoyered. Col. John r.
Bratt of the 1st Nebraska is an exception.
He is seriously i'll with gastrits, and was
confined to his bed during the voyage
When the Peru left Manila there were
1,5O0 sick among the men, and the ply
siciaEs were terribly dismayed at the pro-
gress that smallpox was making. Capt.
Linn said he knew of five deaths from that
disease in a single day. The filth poured
into the canals by the Chinese was said to
be a prolific source of disease.
Evening star., 1898-11-02
Superiority of American worSmen.

Consul General Convey, at Yokohama. re-
ports to the State Department that. not
withstanding the low wages paid in japan
to watchmakers, the business is not a pay
ing one in Japan, according to the report
of member of the Osaka Watch Company
Lack of skill among the mechanics is one
of the reasons assigned for this state of
affairs. Though the Japanese wages are
from 20 to % cents a day as against So for
the American workmen, it is said that ten
of the latter can easily do work which
would require from seventy to eighty ia
paneSe.
Evening star., 1898-11-02
KAISER TO THE TERpL.Rs.
Offers Ills Protection to Any Who De
sircs ID.

JERUSALEM. November . - Emperor
William of Germany. in thanking the col
ony Of Tempiars for their hearty reception,
said:
Il hope that in the future as in the past.
my friendly relations with Turkey. and
especially the friendship existing between
the sultan and myself, will facilitate your
WORK Whenever one of you needs my pro-
lection. | am there. Let him come to me.
no matter what his creed may be- Happily,
the German empire is in a position to af-
ioru Its subjects abroad effective protec-
ton
Evening star., 1898-11-02
FOREIGNERS ABUSE
Press Comments On Peace Demands
of Americans.
ATTITUDE OF TEE PRESIDENT
His Policy viii Be Governed BY
Public Sentiment.
SPANS PROBABLE ACTION

PARIS November 2.-The Soliel today
commenting editorially upon the position
assumed by the American peace commits
siOners, says:
NO monarchical government would have
dared TO conduct itself after the fashion of
the Americans. who are forever talking so
much of right and liberty. The plan of the
Americans is now evident. 1t is to take all
Of Spain's colonies and leave Spain the
debts of all these colonies. This is the re-
suit of the holy war undertaken to insure
the independence of the Cubans. What
base hypocrisy do these liberals, these
democrats. these republicans show
ST. PETERSBURG, November 2-The
Novosti. commenting upon the United
States determination to claim the Philip
pine Islands, says: THE great powers can
like Spain. protest against the proposed
cession. as several of them are directly in
tereSted in the maintenance of the status
Guo. In an extreme case, the question
should be arbitrated."
Evening star., 1898-11-02
Fire Mt Middiesboro', Ky.

MIDDLESBORO, KY. November 2.--There
was today disastrous fire Shrewsbury
avenue Thirteen houses were burned ami
sixteen families are out The houses were
owned by the Town Company and the
Manchester Building Company oil Manches-
ter, England. 1ney were covered by in
SUr&nce in London companies.
Evening star., 1898-11-02
THE SIBERIAN RAILWAY,
Russia Will Spend Eight Million Dol
lars to Improve Its Traffic Capabiiity.

lars to Improve Its Traffic Capabiiity.
The sign of the rapid increase in busi-
ness of the Siberian railroad is the report
to the State Department by Consul Smith,
at Moscow, who says that it has already
been found necessary to send commits
sion along the road to determine some
means of increasing its traffic capabilities.
1t is said that one means of accomplishing
this will be to increase the gauge while
the number of trains daily is to be in
creased from three to seven. There will be
considerable increase of rolling stock
and more powerful engines than the six
axled engines now in use will be obtained
All these improvements will cost 5000, 600
Notwithstanding which general reduc-
ton in the railroad fares will be made
shortly in Russia.
Evening star., 1898-11-02
zen. Graham Relieved.

CAMP MEADE, MIDDLETOWN, Pa
November Major Gen. Graham was for
mally relieved today of command of the
I'd Corps by Major Gen. Young of the 1st
Division. The order relieving Gen. Graham
came this morning and was d surprise, as
it was thought he WAS to remain with his
corps until the troops were fully sstab-
lished in the south. The general has been
anxious TO get to Cuba, and no one doubted
that he would not go there until the orders
came relieving him.
Evening star., 1898-11-02
Young Wife Commits suicide.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, November Mrs.
George Bear, daughter of former City En-
gineer Veiix, committed suicide last night.
hring bullet into her brain. The tragedy
occurred just one week after the young
woman's marriage to George Bear, an IN
SurancS man.
Evening star., 1898-11-02
Liquor saiesman.s Suicide.

NEW YORK. November 2.-George S.
Lieber, thirty years old, q travelling sales
man employed by Watson & Co, Wholesale
l:quor dealers. of Maysville, KY, killed
himself some time last night in a room in
the Grand Union Hotel by inhaling illumi
mating gas.
Evening star., 1898-11-02
Col. Forwood Ordered to Savannah

Col. William II. Forwood, assistant sur
geon general. has been ordered to Savan-
nah, Ga. on official business pertaining to
the construction of the United States gen.
egal hospital to be erected at that place.
On completion of this duty he will return
10 his proper station. the United States
Soldiers Home near this city.
Evening star., 1898-11-02
Gen. Chaffee Assumes Command.

HUNTSVILLE. Ala, November 2.-Major
General Chaffee has assumed command of
the 1st Division, itA Army Corps, with
quarters east of Huntsville.
+ A squadron of TIE 9Th Cavalry will go to
Savannah Thursday and embark for Porto
Rico
Lieut.. Col. Whitside of the 18th Cavalry
was promoted to coloneley. and is now in
command of the 10Th Cavalry.
Evening star., 1898-11-02
Asrbiehead at Boston.

BOSTON. November THE cruiser Mar
blehead arrived here today from Philaxiei-
phia. where she has been participating I'm
the peace jubilee exercises
Evening star., 1898-11-02
Major jackson Retired.

Major Allan II. Jackson, paymaster, U.
s. A. has been placed on the retired list on
his own application, after thirty years
service
Evening star., 1898-11-02
PENSION CONFEDERATE VETERANS
Texas Adopts Constitutional
Amendment for the Purpose.

DALLAS, Texas, November "A state
election was held yesterday for the purpose
of voting a INSTITUTIONAL amendment to
pension all INDECENT ex-confederate soldiers
who came to Texas since 1880 at IS per
month. A very light vote was cast both in
cities and country, absolutely no interest
being taken in the election. AT 2:30 this
morning returns showed "a $40 for the
amendment and 1918 against it. 1t is be-
lieved that the amendment will carry.
Evening star., 1898-11-02
TO Investigate Typhoid Fever.

Major Edward o. Shakespeare, brigade
surgeon, U. s. ". has been ordered to pro-
ceed from this city to Camp Meade, Middle
town, Pa. on Official business pertaining
tS 7he irvestig3tfoin OF typhoid fever. and
his proper. .stallpn ! .ss
Evening star., 1898-11-02
Generals to Exchange Commando.

On the recommendation of the command
ing general, 1th Army Corps, the President
has directed Brig. Gen. e. b. wIiliston,
commanding the ID Brigade, LIST Division
and Brig Gen. H. T. Douglass, command
ing the 1st Brigade, I'd Division, 70 exs
change commands.
Evening star., 1898-11-02

Maj. Candy AssiGsned to First Corps.
Major chasiss sk Candy, brigade sur
geon, U. s. V..@has been relieved from fur
ther duty with the 9Th Army Corps, and or
dered to Columhns. Ga, for assignment to
duty as chief surgeon OF the2d Division of
the 1st Army Corps.
Evening star., 1898-11-02

Thousands of situations have been OBJ
tanned through the want columns of The
Star.
Evening star., 1898-11-02

ChapIain GalI0upe RcsiEns.
The resignation Of Post Chaplain Dwight
Galloupe, U. s. A. has been accepted by
the President.
Evening star., 1898-11-02

Judge Advocate Of seventh Corps.
Lieut. Col. Charles h Ribbed. Judge ad-
yocate, u. s. ", has been assigned to duty
as judge advocate of the 9Th Army Corps,
Evening star., 1898-11-02
Going 10 Camp Meade.

The commission this afternoon arranged
TO have three of their members-Gen.
Beaver, Gen. Wilson and Capt, Howell--go
TO Harrisburg on the 7:50 train tomorrow
morning, and from there to Camp Meade,
where they will look over the ground that
was occupied by Gen. Grahams troops
Tley will probably be back to this city
Saturday evening.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-15
Another Moon

The earth is richer than has hereto
fore been supposed. 1t has two satel-
.lites, instead Of zone. The second moon
OF the earth, long suspected by astron-
omers, has been announced by DIR.
George Waltemath, of Hamburg, and
the Martians- have less reason 20 crow
over us than they nave had, with their
four moons 1t is a very small moon
that the German professor has dis
covered, a little more thaae ninety
four miles in diameter, one. one-hun-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of tkr big moon
In volume, one-eightieth in mass
weighing, in fact, about 1t. +06, $50, 000,-
O00, Ooa 600 tons. 1t .reyoives around
the earth at about 81 times the dis
lance OF our old moon, IN an average
period of Of III days. Now that it has
been fixed, it can be observed even by
the naked eye, it is said.-Springfeld
Republican.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-15
Gems

All who JOY would win must share
it. Happiness was born a twin
Byron.
Be strong, live happy and love, but
first Of all. Him whom TO love is to
obey.-Milton.
Progress is the law of life.-Robert
Browning.
Our great business undoubtedly is.
not to see what lies dimly at a dis
lance. but to do what lies clearly at
hand.-Carlyle.
Others have as good n right to their
opinion as we have to ours-Froude
Ambition is like salt water to the
thirsty-the more one gets the more
one wants.-Elbers.
again-Dante.
Faith should be cheerful and trust
should be glad;
Our follies and sins, nor our years,
make us sad.
Whittier.
What must of necessity be done, you
can always find out, beyond question.
how to do.-Ruskin.
He who goes out Of common paths
to look for opportunity leaves his own
door and misses that of his neighbour
Macdonald.
In character, in manners, in style,
in all things, the supreme excellence
is NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
AS regards modes of prayer, all are
| good, provided they are sincere.-Vic-
tor Hugo.
Our doubts are traitors and make us
lose the good we oft might win by
fearing to acknowledgements.
What is pride? A whizzing rocket
That would emulate a star.
Wordsworth.
Happy is the man who has that in
his soul which acts upon the detected
as April air upon the violet roots
Beecher.
True goodness is like the glow
worm; it shines most when n eyes ex-
cept those of heaven are upon it
Selected.