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The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-07
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR U.
 s. PATENT NO. 10.
United states Land omce,

Juneau. Alaska, october 8. loO2.
 Notice ls hereby given that ln pursuance of the act of congress. approved May 10, l6l2, John Dalton. whose pOstofice address is Juneau, Alaska. in behalf Of himself and his co-Owners, E. B. Hanley and J. F Malony has mnde appli- cation for Q patent for the Discovery Placer Mining Claim, situated on Porcuplne creek a tributary Of the klahena river, in the Porou- pine mining district, district of Alaska and des- lgnatod by tho field notes and oficial plat on file in this once, as Mineral Survey No 51t, said Mineral Survey No. 5N being described as follows; (Magneuo variation being % co 2. Si
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-07

First publication November IS i'oi'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
CASTRO FORCED OUT
FRENCH VIEW OF VENEZUELAN
PRESIDENTS RESIGNATION.
Complicated Political Situation Made
the Act Necessary-Views
in Berlin.

PARIS March 23.-An official dispatch
has been received here from Caracas giving
the causes which led up to President Cas-
tro's resignation. 1t shows that this action
was not a mere formality, as some Of the
dispatches indicated, but was the outgrowth
of serious conditions caused by the recent
International entanglements. The dispatch
says the main cause of the presidents resig-
nation was the troubles with Germany,
which, besides being difficult Of solution,
have caused widespread alarm. The stua-
ton, it is added. has been further compli-
Gated by the activity of the revolutionary
bands
The dispatch clearly conveys the impress
sion that the resignation of General Castro
is indicative of the present condition of un-
rest and instability in Venezuela prebab bly,
foreshadowing a general change of govern
ment.
BERLIN, March 23.-It is believed here
that the resignation of President Castro
of Venezuela Saturday was designed to Sc
cure an Endorsement Of his policy In the
form of request from the Venezuelan
congress that he retain office In any case,
the German foreign office expects General
Castro's successor will carry out the terms
of the protocol and it is not thought that
any fresh complications are likely to grow
out of the present turn Of politics at Cara
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
DIR. HUNTERS CHARGES.
Accuses Consul McNally of Conspiracy
tn Murder

DIR. W. Godfrey Hunter of Kentucky,
formerly United States minister to Guate-
mala, has come to Washington to prefer
charges against Mr.. James c. Mentally Of
Pennsylvania, formerly United States con-
sui at Guatemala city and now consul at
Liege, Belgium. He has already had a
talk on the subject with Assistant Secre-
tary Pierce at the State Department, and
has been referred to Secretary Hay or the
President as the only persons authorized
to afford him the relief he desires.
The main charge preferred by DR.. Hun
ter against Mr.. Mentally is that he con-
spired with Mr. W.. A. Fitzgerald OF Grand
Rapids, Mich, to assassinate his son, Mr..
F. G. Hunter, jr., who was with MS rather
in Guatemala. If there was such con-
spiracy it was total failure, for instead
of being killed Young Hunter killed t1tz-
gerald
Notwithstanding that Consul McNally
telegraphed the State Department that Inc
death of Fitzgerald was "a cold blooded
murder on the part Of Hunter, the latter
was acquitted at his trial in Guatemala
The State Department accepted the actlon
of the courts Of that country and TOOK no
action in the matter, beyond making an
investigation Of the alleged completely OF
Consul McNaily in the affair. This inyesti-
CATION resulted in the exoneration OF Mr..
McNaliy, and he was continued IN the con-
suIar service, but at Liege instead or at
Guatemala city. DR.. Hunter was allowed
to resign. He now desires to have the case
reopened with a view to the punishment
of Mr.. McNally, to the extent at least OF
his removal from office. The department
is not inclined to do anything In the matter
duced against Mr. McNally. who has al
ready satisfied the officials that he had no
connection whatever with the alleged con-
spiracy against the Hunters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
Army Orders.

The following named officers have been
ordered to examination for promotion:
Capt John V. White and E. N Weaver
and Second Lieuts. Augustus B. Warfield,
F. H. Lincoln. R. B. Mitchell, w. H Will
son, E. d. Powers, N J. Shelton, c. e. NJ
Howard, H. L. Landers and E. C. Long,
all OF the Artillery Corps.
First Lieut. e. P. Rockhill, assistant
surgeon, has been assigned to duty at the
Preside of San Francisco.
Contract Surgeon Thomas G. Holmes has
been assigned to duty as examiner of re-
cruits at Detroit, Mich.
Capt. r. w. Rose, 21st Infantry, has
been relieved from treatment at the gem
eral hospital, Washington barracks. and
ordered to join his company.
Capt. r. S. Abernethy. Artillery Corps,
has been relieved from duty at the Mil
tary Academy and ordered to join his
proper station.
Major Frank Heath, ordnance depart
ment, has been ordered to this city on
business pertaining to the manufacture of
cartridge cases for rapid-f1re guns.
Lieutenant Colonel H. 8. Kilbourne, dep
uty surgeon general, has been placed in
charge Of the medical supply depot, San
Francisco. during the two months leave
of absence granted Lieutenant Colonel L.
M. Maus deputy surgeon general
Col. William c. Gorgas. assistant surgeon
general. has been granted three months
leave Of absence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
mo ANSWER REQUIRED"
SECRETARY ROOTS INDoRsE-
MENr ON RATHBoNE's CHARGES.
Saws Gen. Wood Had the Secretary's
Approval at Every Step Taken
Allegations Dismissed.

The President and Secretary Root had
conference today in regard to the charges
preferred by Mr. Rathbone against Gen.
Wood in connection with the trial of the
post office cases in Havana. The conclusion
reached is shown in a statement made pup
lie by Secretary Root this afternoon.
Secretary Root made an Endorsement on
the papers saying that no answer to the
charges was required from Gen. Wood and
no action will be taken thereon; that 1t was
known to the Secretary Of War that the
charges in every respect were without just
foundation. The Secretary refers to the
part taken by the military governor in the
post office cases in which Rathbone was a
defendant, saying that Gen. Wood at every
step had the approval of the Secretary. OF
War and exercised only such control as was
necessary as military governor.
He refers to the game of jai ala1' and
declares that the gift accepted by Gen.
Wood had no relation whatever to any Of
fetal action of his, but was part of the ex-
preston of gratitude Of the Cuban people
toward the representative Of the Unitel
States; to have refused the gift would have
action of the customs officials, in reference
to the gift, the Secretary says, was strictly
In accordance with the law and official pro-
priety. The Endorsement closes as follows:
There is no foundation for the charges. y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
DELAY IN THE MAILS.
Temporary Arrangements occasioned
by the High Waters.

The Post Office Department is closely
watching the flood situation along the Mis-
sissippi river. 1t is being kept constantly
advised of the situation and the recent adj
vices indicate some improvement. The sit
uation from a postal point of view, how
ever, is still very serious. All along the
Mississippi from Vicksburg up toward st.
Louis the flood Is still interfering with bust
ness, and between Vicksburg and ST. Louis
20 mails whatever are being carried across
the Father of Waters There is a large
volume of mail that under normal condi-
tons daily crosses the Mississippi at Mem
phis and at Cairo but submerged railroad
tracks in the vicinity of both of those
points make 1t impossible to carry any
malls whatever across the river there and
all these mails are being diverted via other
transfer points.
On the other side of the Mississippi from
Memphis. according to official advices
reaching the railway mail service here, the
tracks OF the Frisco, the Iron Mountain and
the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf railroads
ale submerged for some distance, and most
of the large quantity of mails carried on
those lines from Tennessee. Kentucky and
eastern and southeastern points for Ar
kansas, Oklahoma, Indian territory Texas
and intermediate points is being carried on
detour via st. Louis. Some of the mail
for the more southerly points in that terri
tory, however, is being sent around by way
OF Atlanta and New Orleans The mail
usually hauled across the river at Cairo is
being similarly diverted by way of ST.
Louis.
All these detours mean DELAYS averaging
day to most of the destinations 1t is
assumed that there are numerous small
Offices In the flood region that are not get
ting any mail at all, such as some of the
small places in the neck the Mississippi
forms in Crittenden county, opposite Mem
phis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
WANTS MAJOR SCOTT. REMOVED.
Senator Clapp Wants Scalp Of an In
dian Agent.

There is trouble on over a reported dec
laration of Indian Agent Scott Of Leech
Lake reservation, which embraces the Red
Lake Indian reservation, that he would de-
feat the treaty with the Red Lake Indians
for the sale of their lands. Senator Clapp
has telegraphed to Senator Knute Nelson
regarding the matter. and the latter has
called the attention Of Indian Commission
err Jones to the subject. and asked for
Major SCOTS removal. Mr.. Jones had a
conference Saturday with President Roose-
welt on the subject.
The original treaty with the Red Lake
Indians, negotiated for the government by
Major Mclaughlin, one of the veteran In
dian inspectors, called for the sale of the
25OOOO acres of their land to the govern
ment at the fiat price of $3.50 an acre.
Chairman Cannon of the House committee
on appropriations objected to the terms
OF the treaty, but was favorable to the gov
eminent acting as trustee for the Indians
in selling their lands, the Indians to get
the money therefore only as the settlers
bought the lands Later the treaty was
amended so that twenty-five sections, or
about 14,000 acres passed to Minnesota
for state purposes, which the agent OBJ
jected to. The bill as finally passed au-
thorized the Secretary of the Interior to
sell, subject to the homestead laws, to the
highest bidder at public auction, In tracts
not to exceed 100 acres to each individual,
all the land involved at not less than 81
per acre.
The agent IL reported to have declared
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
FRENCH MAY INVADE CHINA.
Trouble With Brigands Along Borde,
of Indo-China,

PARIS, March 23.-It is said at the for
eign office here that recent official reports
show there is growing state of disorder
in southern China. particularly along the
border of French 1ndo-China, chiefly due
to the operations of bands Of Chinese brig
ands French interests have received rea-
sonable protection until lately, through the
vigilance of Mandarin Su, but since he has
been superseded there has been much law
lessness and many depredations. Although
the French authorities have not yet taken
definite action, the officials here confirm the
reports from Shanghai to the effect that a
continuance of the disorder will undoubt-
eddy lead to the sending Of French troops
across the border to suppress the brigand
bands and insure protection of French in
tereStS.
The foreign office has no advices regard
ing the published report that the French
commander at Tein Tsin has demanded
Sic eco compensa ton and new barracks
before he will evacuate the arsenal there
1t is said that such request would neces-
sarily be made through the French minister
at Pekin, who has not asked for authority
to make representations on the subject to
the Chinese government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
CONTEMPT CHARGE DISMISSED.
Missouri Supreme Court Releases Two
Recalcitrant Witnesses.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, March "a. l..
Page, newspaper correspondent, and Cole
Hickox, senate clerk, who were committed
to jail last week for contempt of the house
of representatives in refusing to answer
questions put by that body as to where and
for what purpose they came into posses
sion of $1,000 each, were released by the
supreme court today on a writ of habeas
corpus The investigation in the house
grew out of charges of bribery in connec-
ton with the enactment of certain legisla-
ton.
Judge Robinson stated that the great
weight of authority appeared to the court
to protect a witness and left it to the wit
ness to judge for himself as to what ques-
tons he should or should not answer. In
discharging the prisoners the court held
they could stand on their constitutional
rights and protect themselves.
Before the legislature adjourned sine die
at noon today Judge HartZell of the Cole
county circuit court convened the grand
jury in special session to investigate the
charges of boodling which have been openly
made against the legislature
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
TO DEBATE SENATE cLoTURE.
Question Selected by Managers Of
Yale Team for May 4.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, March 23.-The
question for the Yale-Princeton debate to be
held here May was today submitted by
the managers of the Yale team to the
Princeton men. 1t is as follows:
Resolved, That the United States Senate
should adopt the following rule: The Sens
ate may at any time, when bill, treaty or
other measure is under consideration, by
vote of two-thirds of the senators present.
and acting, taken without debate, adopt ant
order fixing the time when debate upon such
bill, treaty or measure shall cease and
when vote upon the same and all amend
ments pending or that may then be offered
shall be taken without further debate; and
in the order flying the time for taking such
vote it may also limit the time which a
senator may occupy in debate between the
operation of such order and the final vote
upon such bill, treatry measure"
This is similar to resolution offered in
the Senate by Senator Platt of Connecticut.
1t is expected that on April Princeton will
send word to Yale of her choice of sides.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
CANNOT EXERCISE COMMAND.
Inhibition Of Line Officer Detailed fol
Staff Duty.

The Secretary of War has approved an
opinion rendered by Judge Advocate Cen
eral Davis to the effect that line officer
detailed to staff duty cannot exercise COM
mand of troops as line officer. In his
opinion Gen. Davis says: 49,
"a captain of artillery was detailed under
act of February 2.19O1, to fill a vacancy Of
captain in the quartermaster's department
While so detached 6rom his corps he &C.
cupies precisely the same status In respect
to the exercise of command as other officers
of the staff, that is. he can exercise COM
mand or control in his own department, but
is by the nature of his office. inhibited from
exercising military command save by as
signment of the President. AS the detailed
officer is, during the period Of such detail
an officer of the staff. he is not entitled
as an officer of the line to assume and ex-
ercise the command provided for in the 1920
article Of war"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
ON GROUND OF HUMANITY.
Measures Taken to Relieve Destitute
in Northern Alaska.

Urgent appeals have been made to the
War Department for the relief of the ma
tive inhabitants of northern Alaska, Eski-
mos and Indians, who are represented to
be in an extremely destitute condition as a
consequence of the strict enforcement of
the laws prohibiting the taking or killing
of fur bearing animals in that territory.
The hunt is the principal means Of sup
port as well as sustenance, of these peo-
pie and the effect of the prohibition is to
practically deprive them of their main
source Of food.
There Is some doubt as to the authority
of the War Department to issue food sup
plies in a case like this in the absence of
legislative enactment, but, acting on the
advice of Judge Advocate General Davis,
instructions have been sent to the depart
ment commander to investigate the situa-
ton and to distribute rations in his dis
erection In cases of emergency. This action
was taken on the ground of humanity, and
in the confident belief that Congress will
sanction whatever outlay Is found to be
necessary to the preservation Of life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
WALLS FALL ON FIREMEN.
Fire at Shelton, Neb., Fought by Vol.
unteers.

LINCOLN, Neb, March 23.-A special to
the Star from Shelton, Neb., says:
falling wall caught several volunteer
f1remen here at 10 o'clock this morning
Only one-Fred Colby-was dragged out
alive from beneath the debris. 1t is not
known how many others are buried be-
meath the wall.
The fire originated yesterday In the Of
flee Of newspaper, and three buildings
with their contents Were destroyed. The
smoldering ruins were famed into a blaze
again this morning. and Morris drug store,
Southerland's drug store and Harris hard
ware store caught fire. The town being
without fire protection, more than 300 men,
women and children turned out to fight the
flames which, aided by a strong wind
threatened the entire business district.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, March o.
Daniel Mcqueen lost his life in q Are
which destroyed the Henry Smith green-
house early today. The flames spread to q
boarding house adjoining and o. Bailey
was. rescued after being overcome by
smoke He will recover. Other property
was damaged, the aggregate loss being
$50. GOO. The explosion of lantern carried
by Mcqueen 10 supposed to have caused
the IRE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23

and the silver-using countries. Great Brit
ain, France, Germany and Russia, and all
countries having either colonial or COM
mercial interests in the east, are to be IN
vited to unite with Mexico, China and the
United States. 1t Is not intended that any
Of the gold standard countries shall take
any action tending to impair their monetary
standard. Congress appropriated $4,000 for
the expenses of representatives of this coun-
try.
Senator McComas also spoke to the Pref
dent about the Hagerstown post office. The
term of James P. Harter, the postmaster,
has expired, and Senator McComas has rec
commended the appointment Of Harry K.
Startzman to fill the vacancy. Nj. Harter
has served two terms as postmaster at
HagerstoWn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
DELAYED BY BAD ROADS.
Getting the Hemp Crop of Albay to
the Seaports

The War Department has received cable
from Gov. Taft stating that there was a
temporary delay in getting the hemp crop
of the province of Albay to the seaports on
account of the bad roads and lack of trans
portation facilities. The insuar government
expects to repair the roads and it is ex-
pected that the hemp will then be marketed.
There will still be some delay owing to
vigorous campaign which Is to be made
against the ladrones Of Albay. but it is
thought that within two months the market
will be open and the hemp crop Will not be
injured in that time.
The cable from Gov Taft was in response
TO an inquiry from the department, based
upon allegations filed here that the hemp
crop of the province was not to be mar
keted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
MAJOR CRAIG RETIRED.
Rendered Excellent Service in Spanish
War and Philippine Instruction.

Major Louis A. Craig of the 10Th Caval-
nv. now under treatment at the general hos
pital, washington barracks, was placed on
the retired list today on account OF disa-
billities incident to the service Major
Craig is native of Missouri and was grad
uated from the Military Academy In June,
1874. During the Spanish War and the
Philippine Instruction, he rendered excel
lent service In the volunteer establishment,
first as major in the adjutant generals de-
partment and then as colonel in command
of the sod United States Infantry. He
reached the grade of major, 10th Cavalry,
in February, 1901.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
ELECTION IN HAGERsToWN.
Great Interest Centers in the Next
City CouScil.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
HAGERSTOWN, Nd, March 23.-There Is
deep interest in the municipal election
which is being held in Hagerstown today.
Both parties are experiencing much diff
Guilty in getting the vote out. This trouble
is largely due to the weather conditions,
rain having been falling since early this
morning. At noon only about two-ffths of
the vote had been cast.
In order to break the deadlock which has
existed between Mayor Hoizapfel and the
city council for the past year, it will be
necessary for the republicans to elect coun-
cilrnen in all Of the wards in which the cleo
ton is being held. If the democrats elect
one councilman they will retain a majority
in the council and will be in a position to
hold up any or all of Mayor Holzapfels ap-
pointmentS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
F1ATHEAD INDIANS COMING.
What Their Grievances Are Commits
sioner Jones Does Not Know.

A delegation of Indians from the F1athead
reservation in Montana is on its way to
Washington to place their grievances be
fore 1.-The great white father" The first
news of the coming of the Indians reached
Commissioner Of Indian Affairs Jones in a
dispatch, follows:
DO not confer with Indian delegation
from the Flathead agency. Montana. before
1 come because they have no permission
from me.
(Signed) CHIEF CHARLES"
The dispatch is dated at Arlee, Mont
Commissioner Jones does not know the ma
ture of the trouble which has led to the
dissension in the Flathead ranks and Is
awaiting the arrival of the two parties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
Naval Orders.

Lieutenant Commander N. r. Usher, to
Coasters Harbor Island, Narragansett Bay,
r. l., for duty at the naval war college.
Lieutenant Commander F. s. Carter, to
his home.
Lieut.. A. c. Dieffenback, from the
Wheeling to his home and await orders.
/. Chief Carpenter H. Rigby, from the
naval station, Port Royal, s. c., to New
port News. Va. for duty In connection
with fitting out the Missouri and to duty
on that vessel when commissioned
Carpenter c. Thompson, to the naval sta
ton, Port Royal, S. c.
Carpenter W. F. Stevenson, from duty
at the works of the Newport News Ship
building and Dry Dock Company to the
Chicago via the Buffalo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
POSTPONED UNTIL OCTOBER Is.
The Meeting Here of the Army Of the
Tennessee

CINCINNATI, March 23.-A circular
postponing the meeting Of the Society of the
Army of the Tennessee from May to Octo-
Der 10, at Washington, D. c., has been
issued This action is due to the desire to
have the President, who will be absent in
May, present at the unwilling of the statue
of General w. It. Sherman, which will be
one Of the features of the meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
FIGHTING AT SAN DOMINGO
Rebels Capture Fort Guarding City
Heavy Casualty List.

SAN DOMINGO, Republic of Santo Do
mlngo. March 23.-The revolutionists have
attacked and captured one of the forts de-
tending this city. Many men were killed
On both sides. The fighting continues.
The garrison OF Fort San Carlos. about
two miles from this city. has declared itself
in favor of the revolu;ionists.
President Vasquez is absent In the inte-
H1ur q the republic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-23
Internal Revenue Receipts.

The complete figures of the receipts of in
ternal revenue for the month of February
have been received by the Commissioner of
internal revenue. These figures, which are
official, are as follows: Spirits, 9,S6S S22
an increase of s199. 1876 over the same month
of last year; tobacco, s3,019,7O9, a decrease
of $4163O1 over February, 1902; fermented
liquors, $2,S51,0 S2, decrease 81, 135 OF; oleo-
margarine. 1884, decrease $155, 279; adul-
terated butter, 81 1877; miscellaneous, $685.
9s3, decrease 500, 046. Total receipts for the
month, SIG, $50, 400; decrease, 81 467, $50.