davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-22
DIPLOMATIC CIRCLES ANXIOUS.
Indications Are That Russia Has De-
tArmined Upon Hostilities

A great deal Of anxiety is expressed In
diplomatic circles in Washington about the
state Of affairs in the far east. The latest
dispatches from Japan indicate not only
sudden Increase in the extent of the Rus
sian demands, but an added firmness in the
manner in which they are presented, not
only in Tokyo, but also In Peking and
Seoul. They show, 1t is said, that Russia
has steadily increased the exigency Of her
demands ever since last August; that every
fresh instruction from st. Petersburg has
been couched in terms more and more ex-
acting, and indicate that Russia has de-
termined to force the issue of hostiltfes
upon Japan without further delay The
advices indicate that Russia now absolutely
refuses to discuss with Japan the question
Of the integrity of China or equality Of
commercial opportunity there, claiming at
the same time a division of spheres Of in
fuence in Corea. The explanation which
is generally given among the diplomats in
Washington is that the Russian government
must have made an arrangement for at least
a benevolent neutrality with Germany and
this is said to be borne out by Chancellor
Won Buelow's reply to Herr Bebelon the
10th Of December, in which, when charged
by the socialist deputy with completely In
the Russian scheme of ACKNOWLEDGMENT, M.
Won Buelow persistently refused to deny
that there was such an understanding, but
announced the entire Indifference of Ger
many to anything that Russia might do in
China.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-22
TO RECEIVE MEXICAN DOLLARS.
Will Be Taken for Philippine Customs
Until January /.

In a proclamation Of Gov. Taft made
public today and issued in pursuance of
the act of Congress establishing a stand
ard Of value and providing for a coinage
system in the Philippine Islands, an
nouncement is made that Mexican silver
dollars will be receivable for public dues
until January 1, 1904, at the rate Of $3.50
of Mexican currency for one dollar of
money of the United States, unless said
rate shall be subsequently changed by
proclamation.
The Philippine coinage act provided
that when a sufficient supply-not less
than 100000 of the Philippine pesos
was available for circulation in the ISL
ands. the new unit of value should be es-
tablished. The act also provided that the
civil governor of the islands might fix
by proclamation a date not earlier than
January 1, 1904, when Mexican dollars.
should cease to be receivable for public
duties in the islands. The fuctuation in
the ratio during the last two years has
caused much loss to the insular govern
ment in the depreciation in value of the
stock of Mexican dollars in the insular
treasury. OF the old towns of local cur
rency there is still limited supply of
Spanish Filipino dollars and subsidiary
coins which were coined by Spain for cir
culation in the islands. These will be
withdrawn from circulation and recoined
into the new standard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-22
A TIP FROM THE POWERS.
TO VOTE FOR CANAL TREATY.
Importance Of Instructions to the
Louisiana Senator'S

The press dispatch announcing that the
Louisiana legislature has instructed it's two
United States senators tc vote for the ratif1-
cation of the Panama canal treaty attracted
some attention among statesmen In Wash
ington today. The fact that the legislatures
Of Georgia. Mississippi. Virginia and South
Carolina will soon be in session and that
similar action may be taken in those bodies
lends significance to the action Of the
Louisiana legislature.
The caucus resolution Of the democrats Of
the United States Senate 1t will be recalled,
exempted from its binding effect senators
who were instructed by their legislatures to
vote a. certain way. 1t will be impossible
for Leader German to hold senators to a
party agreement in opposition to direct in
structions from their elective constituency
The votes of the two Louisiana men
brings the strength Of the treaty up to
fifty-nine Just one short of the necessary
two-thirds. If Senators Hale and Hoar vote
with their party. 1t is almost certain that
Missouri. Montana and Kentucky will fur
nish each a vote and 1t is practically as
to vote for the treaty. Florida and Missis-
sippi are expected to instruct their sena-
tors to vote for the treaty.
It would not surprise some senator's If the
ssachusetts legislature should take a
hand in the instructing proceedings and
dictate to Senator Hoar the line Of action
expected of him. Massachusetts, shipping
interests in common with the maritime in
terests Of all New England. arc deeply
concerned in the construction of the canal,
while the boot and shoe trade and cotton
manufacturing industry are seeking cheaper
freight rates to the Pacific. There is reason,
therefore, to think that some pretty vigor-
Gus admonitions will reach Senators Hoar
and Hale in time to give them an inkling of
how their people want them to vote. The
southern senators doubtless will be very
glad to have their legislatures take the re-
sponsibility for their vote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-22
FOR DUTY WITH MILITIA.
Detail Of Officers in Accordance With
the Dick Bill.

At the request Of the governors of the
various states indicated and In conformity
with the provisions of the act of January
p. 1903, ito promote the efficiency of the
militia" otherwise known as the Dick bill,
the Secretary of War has detailed the fol-
lowing named officers Of the army to report
to the governors Of the several states in
dicated for duty with the organized militia
of those states for a period of four years.
unless sooner relieved:
Brig. Gen. Aaron s. Daggett retired, to
duty with militia of Nebraska; Brig. Gen.
Charles w Miner. retired, to duty with the
militia of Ohio; Maj. William Gerlach, re-
tired, to duty with the militia of Minnesota,
and Maj. Robert W. Dowdy, to duty with
the militia of Arkansas.
While serving under these details the off,
GERS named will receive the full pay and
allowances Of their grades.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-22
IN LINE OF PROMOTION.
Predicted That Adjutant Gen. Corbin
Will Be Appointed Major General.

1t is predicted that Gen. II. C. Corbin, ad-
jutant general, who is commanding the
military department Of the east, will be
appointed a regular major general Of the
line January next on the retirement Of
Lieut.. Gen. Young and the promotion Of
Maj. Gen. Chaffee. This action would put
Gen. Corbin in direct line of succession to
the place Of chief Of staff on Gen. Chaffee's
retirement in April, 1905. The vacancy in
the position Of adjutant general will be
filed by the promotion Of one Of the colo
nels Of the corps, the choice resting be-
tween Coils. Hall, Heistand and Wagner.
There will be several colonels of civil war
record appointed brigadier generals and re-
tired in January, and list Of such is now
in the possession of Secretary Root.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-22
COREAN DISTURBANCES.
Russia Must Rid Manchuria of
Bandits

ST. PETERSBURG, December 22-Of the
Russian warships recently at Chemulpo,
Corea, I'm connection with the disturbance
there, only the cruiser Boyarin remains at
that place All the other vessels have re-
turned to Port Arthur.
Vice Admiral Stark commanding the Rus
sian Pacific squadron while the warships
were at Chemulpo. had an audience with
the emperor of Corea.
According to the Port Arthur Nokykrai.
some of the Chinese militia fought in the
ranks of the Chinese robber bands In the
recent encounter with Russians. The paper
contends that Russia Is compelled to take
active steps to rid Manchuria Of these BAN
dts because China has not fulfilled her
treaty engagements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-22
ABLE TO LEAVE HIS ROOM.
Secretary Hay Now Transacts Business
in His Library.

After two weeks confinement from an at
tack Of the grip. Secretary Hay is at last
able to leave his bed room and spend most
of each day in his library. where he trans
acts a good deal of business requiring his
personal attention or in which he is par
ticularly interested. He still suffers from
the hoarseness incident to the rather severe
bronchial attack which yields very slowly
to treatment and recalls an attack Of the
same kind from which he suffered last win
ter involving a trip to Thomasville, Ga,
for recuperation. However, the approach
Of the Christmas holidays and the necessity
Of entertaining the diplomatic body at the
annual New Year breakfast at his own
home probably will prevent the partaking
Of like trip at this time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-22
Special Naval Board

The special naval board which. convened
at New York for the examination of cam
didates for appointment az assistant civil
engineers in the navy has reported to the
Navy Department that ten candidates were
examined, two Of whom, Messrs. T. H.
Cook and c. D. Thurber. were found quail
fed, professionally and physically. Several
others were reported qualified except in
minor respects. There are three vacancies
In the grade of assistant civil engineer and
another vacancy will occur in March on the
retirement Of Civil Engineer George Mac
kay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-22
GEN. MERRIAM's REPLY.
Has Not Authorized Any Publication
on Any Subject.

Secretary Root has made public the fol-
lowing telegram from Major General H. c.
Merriam, dated at Denver on the 10th.
Il have not authorized any publications
here on any subject"
This refers to an interview attributed in
the newspapers to Gen. Merriam to the ef-
feet that the proposed promotion Of Gen.
Wood would be harmful to the army. The
fact that the generals statement Is given
out by the War Department Is taken to
mean that it Ia regarded as satisfactory to
the officials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-22
Reply to Japan Awaited With
Interest.
SETTLEMENT HOPED
INFLUENCE AT
TOXIC TO AVERT CRISIS.
Opinion at st. Petersburg That the
Question VIII Reach Settlement
In Fourteen Days.

PARIS. December 22-Confirmation was
obtained from official sources today OF the
reports that Foreign Secretary LansdoWne
and Foreign Minister Delcasse have within
the last few days made strong representa-
tions at Toxic with the view to avertlng
crisis between Russia and Japan.
There is reason to believe that these
representations, coming at the critical mo-
ment when Japan's reply was being handed
to the Russian minister, Baron de Rosen'
exercised a powerful restraining influence.
This Is especially true of Lord LansdoWne,
owing to Great Britain being the ally OF
Japan.
The terms of the Japanese answer are not
yet known here, put owing to the acuon
taken by Great Britain and France, the
permits Of continuance of the diplomatic
negotiations toward securing common
grounds for an agreement.
japanese Opinion in Paris.
The ofiicials of the Japanese legation in
sist that they do not believe there is any
immediate danger Of war between Russia
and Japan, and express the opinion that
the dispute will be settled amicably.
They add. however, that Japan will not
abandon any of her rights in Manchuria,
and say that If a conflict occurs they be-
lieve the Japanese will obtain the first
victory on the sea.
Think There is a Time Limit.
A cablegram from London last night says
The Peking correspondent Of the Times
says a report is current, and is believed
to be true, that Japan's request for the re-
consideration by Russia of her reply to
the Japanese demands was accompanied
by the specification of time limit.
According to the st. Petersburg CORE
spondent of the National Zeitung, in a
dispatch quoted by the Berlin correspond
ent of the Times, it is believed in Russian
official circles that winter campaign in
the far east is possible
Expect Decision in Fourteen Days.
1t is the expectation in st. Petersburg
that the question Of war will be decided
in fourteen days
Russia. 1t is added. IS determined not to
declare war, in order to avoid the odium
Of taking the initiative.
The Tol,io correspondent of the Times
says that, owing to rumors of the assem-
bling of military transports at Hiroshima,
there has been a sharp fall in the market
quotations of all Japanese stocks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-22
Warships at Port Of Spain.

The cruisers Newark. Montgomery, De-
troit and Gloucester, comprising the south
Atlantic squadron. commanded by Rear
Admiral Lamberton, have arrived at Port
Of Spain. Trinidad. on their way to Guile
bra, the rendezvous Of the fleets to take
part in the winter maneuvers In the Carib-
bean,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-22
At Port Of Spain.

The cruisers Newark, Montgomery, De-
troit and Gloucester. comprising the South
Atlantic squadron. commanded by Rear Ad-
miral Lamberton. arrived at Port OF Spain,
Trinidad, yesterday on their way to Cule-
bra, the rendezvous of the fleets to take
part in the winter maneuvers In the Carib-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-22
Red Star Passengers at Antwerp.

ANTWERP, December 22-The passen-
gers of the Red Star line steamer Finland.
which left Antwerp Saturday for New York,
and went ashore near Flushing, Holland,
were brought here on board two tugs, which
subsequently, returned to assist in relocating
the Finland. Nine tugs are now on the spot.
The Finland is resting easy. and up to the
present has not sustained any great dam
age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-22
Army Staff Details.

The following named officers have been
detailed as acting inspectors general:
Lieut., Coils. Walter Howe and Sedgwick
Pratt and Majs. G. F. E. Harrison and
John P. Wiser. all Of the Artillery Corps.
Lieut. Col. Daniel H. Brush, 11th Infan-
try, has been relieved from duty as acting
inspector general and ordered to Join his
regiment,
Capt. George W. Moses. 9th Cavalry has
been detailed to duty in the pay department
to I'LL q vacancy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-22
FATAL FIRE IN MICHIGAN.
Twelve Persons Jump From Windows
One Found Dead in Ruins.

MENOMINEE, Mich, December o.
Fire today caused twelve persons to jump
from the second story windows Of the Tray
elers' Home, a small hotel here.
The thirteenth guest, James Beatty, was
found dead in the ruins Jos. Vorachek
was fatally burned. Fred Jenski was badly
injured in jumping. The hotel was practi-
cally destroyed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-22
CHRISTMAS CHARITY SPOILED.

Dinner and Distribution for Poor Pre-
vented at Roanoke.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, December 22-rhe
Elks Of Roanoke planned Christmas tree
and dinner for 1000 poor and st. 600 worth
Of provisions for distribution among them
The local option people. It is claimed. who
promised the Elks the use Of the hall, have
recalled the offer and the feast has been
given up. It promises to have important
effect on the local option election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-22
Departure Of Troopa.

General Bates at Chicago has notified the
War Department Of the departure from
Fort Sheridan Of Troops L and N, I'd Cav
airy. seven officers and 1876 enlisted men,
Captain Gardner commanding, for San
Franciaco, where they will embark for serv-
Zoe In the Philippines
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-22
Arrival Of Vessels.

kilograms just received at the Navy De-
partment announce the arrival Of the Buff
falo at Key West. the Machias at Jibuti
and the Don Juan de Austria at Singapore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-22

Coghlan Wants Another Collier.
Rear Admiral Coghlan has cabled the
Navy Department requesting that an addi-
tional collier be assigned to his squadron.
His request will be granted. but vessel
has not yet been selected.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-30
Progressive Peanuts.

Last Thursday evening cite Growl-
cts" gave progressive peanut party at
the home of Mrs. M. A. Shields compli-
mentary to the visiting young ladies.
After SIX exciting games Mr.. Thur
man Kitchin, in very graceful ma9r
ner, presented the prize to Miss Eliza
beth Futrell, the victor in the contest.
The singing of Miss Katherine Flu
trell and Miss Burch were very much
enjoyed.
The following couples attended
Miss Hattie Hollowell, of Goldsboro,
N. c., with J. Bruce Futrell Miss Flos.
sic Kitchin, Of Norfolk, Va, with Geo.
M. Gray Miss Beulah Burcb, of Rich.
mond, Va, with s. Wait Bagley Miss
Lizzie Whitehuret, of Conoho, N. c..
with Newborn Whitehurst Miss Annie
Josey with Charlie J. Shields; Mis-
Pauline Tillery with Edwin B. Josey
Miss Ruby Tillery with Hugh John
SON; Miss Katherine Futrell with
Archie M. Day Miss Elizabeth Futrel
with Thurman D. Kitchin.
After the game refreshments vert
served and everybody left delightet
with the evening they had spent to
gether.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-30
Remember the Opening.

Che Scotland Neck tobacco market
will open Thursday, August 9th.
Every preparation will be made by
the proprietors of the warehouses to
give lively turn to the opening and
to keep it so throughout thu season
There will be buyers on hand represent
ing the leading tobacco companies,and
farmers may rest assured that they will
get as good prices here as elsewhere.
While Scotland Neck's market has
been comparatively small ever since
its first opening, its record shows thai
prices have ranged here as high as on
any market in Eastern Carolina; ane
there is no reason to suppose that !
will be otherwise this season.
Let all the farm ers who have any 70
bacco ready put it on the market ner
the opening day.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-30
Temperance Meetlng.

There will be temperance meeting
at the Methodist church tonight( Thurs
day. for the purpose of taking steps
for some active work against the open
saloon.
Every one who feels an interest in
the matter is invited to attend the
meeting.
Now don't say you are right on the
temperance question any way, and so
it will do no good for you to 60. Your
presence is needed to show your loyalty
to the cause, and..your absence might be
stumbling block In the way OF some
one else who otherwise might see biz
duty clear to give the cause his sup
port.
Hon. r. B. White, OF Franklinton,
and State Senator from franklin
county, is expected to be present and
address the meeting.
Let all, turn out, ladies and gentle
men.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-30


Mr.. and Mrs. s. Carlisle Davidson,
after spending some time here on visit
to Mrs. Davidson's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. M. Hoffman, returned to their
home in New York several days ago.
Mr.. E. l.. Bracy, Scotland Neck
boy who has been away several years,
spent few days here with his father
last week. He has been abroad for q
year or two, his headquarters being In
Gainsborough, England. He has seen
much of the world, has been quite sue
cessful and his friends here, at home
rejoice in his attalnments. He is a
machinist and engineer of fine ability
and his profession Is paying him we'll.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-30
DAWSON DOTS.

Correspondence to The Commonwealth.
DAWSON, N. c., July %, 1903.
Mr.. w. E. Lawrence, of Hamilton !,
spent several days here last week tor
rest and recreation.
Mr.. O. C. Wllkerson, of Enfield, was
among us a few days last week in the
interest of Boyd's warehouse.
Miss Minnie Bradley, OF Crcwells.
delighted her many friends here Bri-
day evening by being among us.
Mr.. O. P. Sailing, of Enfield, was
here Friday.
Mr.. Emmett Stephenson, OF Crowells,
was the guest of Mr.. J. ]. Barnes fam
| lily Friday evening.
Miss Annie Lawrence is visiting rel
atiyes in Scotland Neck this week.
Mess. Ralph Pittman and Fred Elem
ing, of Crowells, attended services
here Sunday.
Miss Matte Hargrove, of Enfield, ii
here visiting her sister, Mrs. Franz
Moore.
Mr.. Ed. Fleming, of Meals, attended
services here yesterday.
| Mrs. s. w. Morrisett, of Scotland
Neck, is the guest of her sister, Mrs
III. D. Lawrence.
i Mrs. Alice Whitehead, OF Enfield, :
visiting friends here.
i Miss Lydia House, of Scotland Neck
paid us pleasant call Sunday.
Misses Lillian and Susie Pope, {
/ Crowells, spent Sunday here.
: Mr., Joe Hull, OF Enfield, was To
guest OF Mr.. J. J. Barnes tamil
Sunday.
Mr.. A. Hargrove, of Enfield, visi
ed relatives here yesterday.
MIR. G.. II. Dickens and family,
:, Halifax, visited the family of Mr..
t G. Moore Sunday.
i. Mess. George Marks and Ed. Pope,
Spring Hill, attended services he1
Sunday
Miss Blanche Beavens, of Whitake
\ town, was among the many yislto
here yesterday.
$ Mrs. Robertson and daughters. Miss
Monte and Grace, spent Sunday in Eli
o field with Mrs. J. B. Dunn.
sl Mess. Stanley and Lawrence Whit
d ker, and sister, Miss Jewell, attend
Iseryices Sunday.
Mr.. Kelley Weeks, Of Epworth, "
the guest OF Mr.. w. ]. Partine yestt
day.
Rev. G. L. Merrell, of Hobgoo
preached an excellent sermon sums
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-30
Utah Groom and Kelford Bride.

The following item was sent from
Keltord July 25th:
"On Thursday there was a beautiful
event here when Mr.. w. A. Rowles, OF
Lewiston ounty,..Utah, was married to
Miss Josy Evans, of Kelford. The
bridegroom had journeyed nearly 1000
miles to claim as his bride the woman
he had meyer seen. The ceremony was
performed in the Baptist church by
Rev. John Wood, of Aulander, In the
presence of large audience.
"The bride is thirty-four years OF age
and the daughter of Mr.. Samuel Evans,
a respected farmer. The bridegroom
is forty-four years of age, native oil
Virginia, and went to Utah twenty
two years ago. They leave on Monday
for Utah."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-30
A SURGICAL OPERATION

is always dangerous-do not submit to
the surgeons knife until you have
tried DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. 1t
will cure when everything else fails
has done this in thousands OF cases.
Here is one of them suffered from
bleeding and protruding piles iortwenty
wears. Was treated by different spec
cialists and used many remedies, but
obtained no relief until I used Dewitt =
Witch Hazel Salye. Two boxes at
this salve cured me eighteen months
ago and I have not had touch OF the
niles slnce.-H. .Tisdale, Summerton
Isl. G. For Blind, Bleeding, Itching
and Protruding Piles no remedy equal.
DeWewitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Solo
nv f.. r. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-30
The Graded School Building.

Work is progressing on the graded
school building. 1t Is being moved to
the center of the school property from
north to south, and will be placed well
back toward Church street from east to
west, leaving most of the grounds in
front towards Main street.
The moving of the building will
greatly improve the property and will
make much better convenience for the
school. Had the building not been
moved, it would have been difficult to
arrange play grounds for the large
number of children that will attend
the school, but with the building To-
Gated as it now is the grounds can be
arranged easily and there will be better
opportunity for beautifying them.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1903-07-30
DOES IT PAY TO BUY CHEAP?

A cheap remedy for coughs and
colds is all right but you want some
thing that will relieve and cure the
more severe and dangerous results OF
throat and lung troubles. What shall
YOU do? Go to warmer and more
regular climate? Yes, it possible; u
not possible TOR you, then In either case
take the ONLY remedy that has peen
introduced In all civilized countries
with success in severe throat and lung
troubles, "Boschee's German Syrup.
It not only heals and stimulates the
tissues to destroy the germ disease, but
alIays Inflammation, causes easy ex-
pectoration, gives a good nights rest
and cures the potent. Try one bottle
recommended many years by~ah drug
gists in the world. You can get re-
eliable remedy at E. T. Whitehead
& Co.'S. Price Csc and 75c.