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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
ASSIGNMENT OF OFFICERS.
An Important Announcement at tn
War Department.

The following assignments of officers OF
the general staff corps have been an
nounced
To the War Department general stan,
with station at Washington, d. C.-Col.
Alexander Mackenzie. Corps of Engineers ::
Col. Enoch N. Crowder. judge advocate:
Lieut.. Col. James T. Kerr, assistant adju-
tant general; Lieut. Col. Crosby P. Miller.
deputy quartermaster general; Lieut. Col.
Charles Shaler, ordnance department;
Major George w. Goothals. Corps of Engt-
neers; Major William P. Duvall. Artillery
Corps; Major Montgomery M. Macomb. Ar
tillery Corps: Major William d. Beach, 10th
Cavalry: Major Samuel Reber. Signal
Corps: Capt. Benjamin Alvord, 25th In
fantry; Capt. Joseph T. Dickman, Sth Cav
airy; Capt. Harry c. Hale, 18th Infantry;
Capt. Charles H. Muir, I'd Infantry; Capt.
Frank Dew Ramsey, 9th Infantry; Capt.
Frank Mcintyre. 18th Infantry; Capt.
Charles T. Mencher. Artillery Corps: Capt.
Peyton c. March, Artillery Corps; Capt.
Charles D. Rhodes. 9th Cavalry: Capt.
Hugh J. Gallagher commissary: Capt. John
{. Oakes first lieutenant. Corps OF Engi-
neers).
To territorial division and department
headquarters as chiefs of staff
Division of the Philippines-Col John B.
Kerr. 18th Cavalry.
Department of the visayas P. I-Major
Wuuam A Manu. 14th Infantry.
Department Of Mindanao, p Lieut.
Col Henry p Mccain, assistant adjutsat
general
Department Of the Columbia-Capt David
Du B. Gaillard, Corps of Engineers.
Department Of Dakota-Major James A.
Irons. United States Infantry, inspector
general.
Department of the East-Major John G.
D: knight Corps OF Engineers.
Department Of the Lakes-Lieut. Col
frederick A. Smith. United States Infantry,
inspector general.
Department Of the Missouri-MaJor Ed
ward ]. McClernand, United States cav
airy, assistant adjutant general.
10 the military Information division,
headquarters division of the Philippines
Capt William w. Gibson. ordnance depart
ment; Capt. Robert E. L. Niche, 18th Cav
airy; Capt. William c. Rivers, 1st Cavalry
The following named officers are desig-
mated for duty as attaches and are assign
ed to temporary duty with the military in
formation division of the War Department
Capt Sydney A Cloman, 23d Infantry
capt William G.: Haan. Artillery Corps;
Capt Horace NJ. Reeve. Sd Infantry; Capt
Dennis E. Nolan, 3Oth Infantry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
CHINA STEAMSHIP SERVICE.
Future of Company Depends Upon
Mexican Action.

SAN FRANCISCO, September 10.-The
Chronicle says there is a possibility that the
China Commercial Steamship Company may
have to abandon its trans Pacific service
The future of the line depends entirely upon
the position taken by the Mexican govern
ment in regard to the entry of Chinese la
borers into Mexico
The question OF restricting the immigra-
ton of this class of labor is now before the
state officials and a decision is expected
within the next few days. Should the Chi
rese passenger trade be stopped by Mexico,
the line, it is said. will have to be with
drawn from the run to this coast. Should
this occur it will mean a return to the old
freight and steerage passenger rates by the
companies of this city. now In competition
with the China line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
BRIBERY IS CHARGED
Arrest of State Senator Green
at Binghamton.
ASSERTS INNOCENCE
ONE OF THE RESULTS OF POSTAL
INVESTIGATION.
He Declares That All His Business Has
Been Conducted Openly and
Honestly.
ASSERTS INNOCENCE

BINGHAMTON. n. Y, September 10
State Senator George A. Green of this city
was placed under arrest today by United
States Marshal Black.
The charge was conspiracy and bribery
growing out of the postal investigation;
The bond was placed at $1,000. with Jonas
NJ. kilmer as surety.
Senator Green is president of the Interna-
tional Time Recorder Company. which has
its headquarters in this city.
In a statement he says:
ITO those to whom / am best known
hope it is unnecessary to say that have
not given nor received bribes: that have
wronged no man, much less the United
States government or any department
thereof.
"All my business has been conducted open
ly and honestly, and no mean advantage
has been taken concerning contracts. Or
der. prices or otherwise, either oy nayseiI
or by any business interests with which
am connected
II shall not seek or ask sympathy, but
shall hope that my life, business and pub
lie record, we'll under scrutiny. for many
years, has not been in vain. and that pub
lie judgment will be suspended until time
and opportunity will permit facts to replace
fancies and suspicious.
ITO my knowledge, / have never brought
distress or the shadow of a reflection to the
political party TO which am pleased to owe
allegiance, and now that my good name
and reputation are so conspicuously chal-
lenged just as the primaries are on, and
when my friends are urging my return to
the Broome county republican committee,
I must insist completely withdrawing
and retiring from the republican organlza-
ton, a least until such time as l am legal
ly free and clear from any imputauon or
dishonest and dishonorable actions
Was Recently Indicted Here.
State Senator Green of New Yotrk and
George W. Beavers, formerly chief of the
salary and allowance division of the Post
Office Department. were indicted by the
grand jury in this city last Tuesday but
the identity of the indicted parties was kept
from the records pending their arrests
beavers and Green were indicted jointly for
conspiracy to defraud the government.
Green also is charged in separate indict
ment with bribery of a government officer,
and Beavers is separately indicted for
capting a bribe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
st. Petersburg Jubilant
PROTEST TO SARGENT.
immigration Commissioner Asked to
Appoint Local Men.

SEATTLE, Wash, September 19.-Repre-
sentative Humphrey of this city has entered
a vigorous protest to F. p. Sargent, COM
missioner general of immigration of the
United States, against the system of bring
ing employees from other parts of the coun-
try for the immigration service in the state
OF Washington.
Mr. HurnT hrey charges and claims to
have evidence in support of his allegations
that immigrant inspectors and even stem
ographers for the immigration service in
this district have been, and are being i'm
ported from eastern, middle and southern
states to the exclusion of competent men,
residents of the state who passed the civil
service examination and sought the posi-
lions already given out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
LAST RITES OVER DEAD.
Charles Maurice Smith at Rest in Roch
Creek Cemetery.

Simple but impressive funeral services
were held late this afternoon at the family
residence. 1871 Q street over the remains
of Charles Maurice Smith. the eminent at
torney, who died yesterday morning. Only
the relatives and intimate friends of the
family of the deceased were IN attendance.
The services were conducted by Rev. DR..
William Tayloe Snyder of the Church of the
Incarnation. Mrs. Smiths brother. Judge
Lewis. and several other relatives from
Richmond. Va. came here to be present at
the funeral
Many elaborate floral tributes were sent
to the Smith home. one of them being from
members of the Bar Association.
The remains were inferred in Rock Creek
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
Fraud Order Issued.

The Post Office Department this after
noon issued a fraud order against X. J.
Wilson and r. ]. Wilson & Co. of Bingha M
ton N. Y. The investigation disclosed that
both were one and the same, and that the
scheme worked was to advertise to lend
money on farm properly. Inquirers Were
informed that an inspection of the property
was necessary before money would be
loaned. This it was explained would cost
about $40. The money, it was further
learned. was pocketed by the advertiser. IN
spections were not made and money was
not loaned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN ARRIVES.

Tammany's Possible Candidate Says
he is No Croker Man.
NEW YORK. September ia passenger
on the steamer Philadelphia, which arrived
today from Southampton, was Representa-
tive George b. Mcclellan, who has been
spoken of frequently during the last month
as a probable candidate for mayor of New
York on the democratic ticket. Asked II he
would accept the mayoralty nomination, he
replied:
"Wait until 1t Is offered me-"
Mr. Mcclellan then was informed that 1t
was claimed by the opponents of Tammany
Hall that II he were nominated he would be
Murphy-Croker man. His reply was:
IF that were so then 1 would not be the
nominee"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
TURKEY BUYS POWDER.
German Factory Gets Big Order From
the Sultan

BERLIN, September 19.-The Turkish
war ministry has ordered 10000 pounds OF
smokeless powder at the Rottweil works.
Turkey has several agents permanently
resident in Germany who buy supplies for
the army and navy.
One of these, Ahmed Bey, who spends
his time between Essen and Kiel Is espe-
cialfy active in placing orders for field
transport. saddlery, &c Turkey seemingly
Is able to dispose of sufficiency of cash
to pay for the supplies, as the German
firms require money or Its equivalent on
delivery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
DEMANDED HALF A MILLION.
Insane Man Tries to Hold UP Seattl,
Rank ss+

SEATTLE, Wash, September 19.-Martin
Erickson. who is said to be insane, entered
the American Bank, walked
up to the window of the cashier and de-
manded $5o00oO. saying that unless his de-
nands were complied with he would blow
up the bank with nitroglyceripe.
He exhibited small bottle, which he
claimed contained the explosive. He was
about to make demonstration when a
deputy sheriff entered and arrested him.
The contents of the bottle proved to he
harmless.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
REVISING DRILL REGULATIONS
Sessions Of an Army Board Being Held
in This City.

An army board composed of Lieut. Col.
F. A. Smith. Maj. James A. Irons and
Capt. f. Dew. Ramsey is in session in this
city engaged in making a complete re-
vision of the infantry drill regulatio In
1902 a tentative text of new regulations
was prepared by General Ruger and sent
to the officers In the field with requests for
suggestions. These comments have now
been received and the board Of final re-
vision has begun it's work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
Corporal Yerkes Responsible.

The report of the board of officers ap-
pointed to investigate the recent accident
on board the cruiser Olympia at Norfolk
finds that Corporal Yerkes of the Marine
Corps. who was killed in the explosion of
alcohol, was mainly responsible for the ac-
cident. The court-martial of two OF the
enlisted men has been ordered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
BONDS HELD IN TRUST.
Weekly Report Of the United States
Treasurer

The weekly report Of the treasurer of the
United States of government bonds held in
trust by him as security for national banks
shows that the total held for deposits Of
government money is $156, ,537 ,O20, and for
circulation 1881, ,671 $50. This is a decrease
since September 1 in the holdings for Sc
curity for circulation of more than So. co.,
600. and an increase in bonds held to secure
deposits of over 5000. .O00. During the
week that ended yesterday bonds were
pledged TO secure deposits to the amount of
81, 43O 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
Last Rowing Regatta.

NEW YORK, September 19.-The last
rowing regatta of the season will take place
this afternoon on the Speedway course,
Harlem river. in this city. Interest is
largely confined to the senior single race,
In which Titus, the ex-champion, and Vese-
ly. who was second in this years champion
ship races at Worcester, were entered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
Office to Stay at cass Lake.

Commissioner Richards Of the general
land office has decided to retain the local
land office at Cass Lake, Mimi. instead of
moving 1t to Benidji. The decision has been
approved by President Roosevelt. The pro-
posed removal petitioned for by citizens OF
Benidji has attracted considerable attention
in that section, and a hearing recently was
given both sides of the controversy at the
land Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
INTERNAL REVENUE.
Increase for August Over Correspond
ing Month in 1902.

The figures of the collections of internal
revenue from the different sources for the
month of August show that the total col
lections for that month were SIS, s,7s4.514.
against $17,719.6 .627 for the same month last
year, an increase of $1,064 1885, From the
different sources the collections were as
follows: Spirits. $9.447. 1856. an increase of
$478,97O over the same month last year; to-
bacco. $3.824,9S6 increase $484. $3.50; fer
mented liquors, $4.711 ,O97, increase $780,
$50; oleomargarine, SIS, ,323, decrease 81 Id;
adulterated butter, $7.5S4. decrease $3.50;
miscellaneous, 1854 900, an increase of
S22 S93
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
ARMY OFFICER SHORT
JAMES W. WALSH ARRESTED BY
THE GOVERNMENT.
Details Lacking, but Accounts Said to
Be Crooked to Amount
Of $13, 600.

MANILA septembcf /. s;2a pm-James
w. Walsh. jr., constabuiafy supply officer.
stationed at Masbate, In the province of
viscayas, in the militarN department Of
Luzon, has been arrested-sn the charge of
defrauding the government. He is said to-
be short So, 900 in supplies and 5000 in his
cash account
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
Earthquake at Santiago.

SANTIAGO. Cuba, September 19.-The
most violent earthquake since 1885 occurred
here early today. The earth shook for ff-
teen seconds. but there were no undulations
Many people rushed into the streets and
cried and prayed Bricks and plastering
dropped in all directions and few walls
fell. Nobody, however was injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
Will Bring Troops From Cuba.

The transport kilpa trick. which recently
arrived at New York from Manila, will be
used to bring the 18th, 21st. 23d and 24th
Companies of Coast Artillery home from
Cuba. These companies were due to return
September 1, but it Will probably be about
twenty days before the fitzpatrick will ne
ready for the trip to Cuba. After this serv-
Ice the vessel will probably be laid up in
reserve al New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
Returned From Vacations.

A number of officials of the Department
OF Justice who have been away on vaca-
tions have returned. Mr.. Charles w. Rus
sell, assistant attorney general, who has
been away from the department for about
ten days or two weeks returned to his work
this morning Mr.. NJ. D. Purdy, assistant
attorney general, who has been away for
month has been at his desk today. Pri-
vate Secretary Long has returned in sd-
vance of the Attorney General, who is ex-
pected here about the list of October
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19

cemetery alongside those of the loved son.
whose death preceded that of the father by
four years. Justice Gould of the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia, District
Commissioner Henry L. West and Messrs
William L. Ford James L. Pugh. tr.. Chas.
A. Boynton L. Cabe1l Williamson. Richard
E. Pairo, Charles H. Merillat and VIM. Earl
Ambrose acted as pallbearers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
MORE MONEY FOR AIRsHIP.
Matter of Another Allotment Consid-
cred by Army Board.

The army board of ordnance and fortifca-
ton has been considering the matter Of
further allotment for the flying machine"
which Prof Langley of the Smithsonian
Institution has under trial. 1t is contended
that additional funds must be provided to
continue the investigation along the lines
established by the scientist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
TOO BREEZY TO FLY.
Buzzard Now Ready, but Old Boreas i:
Strecuo11S

Strenuous.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
WIDEN WATER, Va, September 19.-Again
today an attempted launching of the Lang
ley airship prevented by the brisk
breezes. Though the machine was in readi-
ness this morn ming yesterday for the usual
preliminary trial on top the houseboat no
attempt was made to hoist it TO the super
structure up to > o clock this afternoon.
Two tugs and the naphtha launch were
kept in readiness in the event of the wind
dying down. 1t is likely that most of the
party will return to Washing ton in the Key
this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
sIR THOMAS IMPROVING.
Condition CT Patient Said to Be En-
tirely Satisfactory.

CHICAGO. September 19.--The condition
of Sir Thomas Upton early today was de-
clared by his physician to be entirely satis-
factory, notwithstanding a restless night,
which had been expected phase of the
disease. The following bulletin was issued
at am:
Patient passed a restless night, without
pain Temperature SIS 40; pulse, 20. Con-
dition unchanged.
GSigneO HOMER NJ THOMAS, M. D."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
RETURNING FROM MANILA.
Departure of the Transports Sheridan
and Sumner.

p lie adjutant general Is informed that the
transport Sheridan sailed from Manila Sep
tember 16 with sevenry-one casuais tHsa'
ty mine prisoners, seventy-eight sick, two
insane; LIST and ID Squadrons, 5th Cavalry,
800 enlisted men; ID Squadron, 9th Cavalry,
136 enlisted men; I'd Squadron. LIST Cavalry,
15S enlisted men; also that the transport
Sumner sailed from Manila September II
vie the Suez canal with Maj. Gen George
w Davis and the I'd Battalion, 9th Infan.
try, 1S9 enlisted men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
Important Idaho Appointment.

w. Smith Wooley has been appointed as
sayer at the mint at Boise. Idaho. The ap-
pointment has been awaited with great In
terest owing to the fact that Smith Is
Mormon and was formerly prominent in the
church. A fight was made against him on
that account.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
ARMY MEDICAL SCHOOL.
Being Made for Opening
November 1.

November 1.
Arrangements are being made for the
opening of the Army Medical School Mo-
vember 1. by which time a number Of
changes will be made In the personnel OF
the faculty. Among the changes VIII be
the succession of General Dewitt. recently
retired, by Col. c. L. Heizman as president
of the faculty. Another change will be the
appointment on the faculty Of Maj. William
H Arthur, on duty at the United States
Soldiers Home, in place Of Maj Louis A.
LaGarde.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
THE STAR By MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address In the United
States or Canada. by ordering II at
this office. in person or by letter.
Terms: Is cents per week; 25 cents
for two weeks: or so cents per month.
INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. The
address may be changed as fre-
Quently as desired. Always 9Dve the
last address. as well az the new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19

Settlements or in the East Indies The
Dutch and the English have acquired their
possessions primarily for commercial ex-
pansion. but it is the American policy to
give the Filipino every advantage and pro-
motion compatible with his intelligence and
efficiency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
Vessel Arrivals.

NEW YORK, September 19.-Arrived:
Philadelphia. from Southampton.
QUEENSTOWN. September l9.-Arrived:
Etruria. from New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
Movements Of Naval vessels.

The Presidents yacht, Slyph. left Oyster
Bay this morning for New Haven.
The Alert has arrived at San Diego, the
Worden at Newport. the Brutus at Co
lombo and the Austria at Shanghai.
The Monongahela left Newport yesterday
for Portsmouth, N. II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
Capt. Andrew Dunlap Here.

Capt Andrew Dunlap, commandant OF
the naval station at San Juan, P. r., has
reported to the Navy Department for tenn
porary duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19

Fort Myer Officers Pay Their Respects.
Col. w. s. Edgerly. commanding the "a
Cavalry. and the other officers stationed at
Fort Myer. called at the War Department
this morning at II o'clock in dress uniform,
Ohver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
MORE POSTAL INDICTMENTS.
It is Possible That They May Be Re
ported Monday.

The grand jury adjourned late yesterday
until Monday morning. The officials of the
United States attorneys Office were busily
engaged today behind closed doors, how
ever and it is understood that indictments
in connection with the Post Office Depart
ment investigation were being prepared.
More indictments relating to the investiga-
ton expected next week, and 1t is pos
sible that they may be reported Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
Steamship Shilling.

PHILADELPHIA. September 19.-9 am-
Steamship Haverford sailed for Liverpool
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
Wireless Telegraph for Big Ships.

Rear Admiral Barker. comrhander-in- chief
of the north Atlantic feet, has recommend
ed the equipment of all the battleships and
large cruisers of the navy with wireless tel
eEraph apparatus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-19
MERIT At MANILA
Report Of Philippine Civil
Service Board.
WORK OF THE NATIVES
CONFIDENTLY FILL CLERICAL
AND MINOR POSITIONS.
Higher Places Are Filled by Promotion
distinguishing Feature Of the
Philippine Act.

The second report of the Philippine civil
service board. which has Just been received
in this country. appears to bear out the
prediction that the reform Of Tammany
Hall would come by way of Manila. In
view Of the fact that there is still so much
to be done to put the civil service of ouI
own country. federal. state and municipal
upon sound basis. 1t is interesting to see
that the Philippine service is conducted
wholly without regard to politics and is
wholly under the civil service law. Gov
ernor Taft. in writing on the operation OF
the system. said: THE amount Of worry
and solicitation that we are saved by the
civil service board it would be hard to ex-
aggerate. and we all agree that we could
not possibly carry on this government with
out it."