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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-18
DECISION OF CONTROLLER.
to Woman's Dispensary Sub
iect of Opinion,

The controller of the treasury has rem
dered a decision relative to the allotment
by the Commissioners of the District of
s400 to the Woman's Dspensary. The con-
troller says:
'The act of March 3, 1908. which makes
appropriations for the expenses of the gov
ernment of the District of Columbia for
the fiscal year 1903 contains an appropria-
ticn of $4,000 for the relief of the poor. No
part of this appropriation is specifically
made to the Womans Dispensary, which
understand is a private charitable institu-
ton. not a part Of the government of the
District of Columbia, and the S4OO intended
by the Commissioners as a special allot-
ment to be expended for the relief OF the
poor. through the instrumentality of the
Woman's Dispensary
the Commissioners is correct, am clearly
of the opinion that the sum so allotted
should be disbursed only upon proper Item
ized vouchers for expenditures actually
made for the relief of the poor, which
vouchers should be audited and approved
by the auditor for the District, In the same
manner that disbursements for other ex-
penses of the District of Columbia are re-
Quired to be audited and approved
"If however, 1t was the intention of the
Commissioners to make direct payment
to tho Woman's Dispensary, I am of
opinion that such payment Is unauthorized
by the appropriation indicated SUPRA"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-18
TO FIX A STABLE EXCHANGE.
Report of the Commission Transmitted
to Congress-

The President sent to Congress yesterday
a communication from Secretary Hay sub
mitting to him the report of the commits
sion on international exchange constituted
under authority Of Congress to make an
effort to bring about fixed relationship
between the moneys of the gold standard
countries and the silver-using countries.
The Secretary says to carry this policy
to completion it yet remains to submit the
conclusions of the foreign commissioners
to the Chinese government. to defray the
expenses of which the Secretary says an
appropriation of s1OO, 900 will be necessary,
which recommendation the President ap-
proves. The Secretary quotes from a petit
ton received from Shanghai, Hongkong
and Tientsin boards of trade favoring
measures to put end to the fuctua ton
of exchange in China, and says that the de-
sires of the people and the government Of
China appear to be In the same direction.
The Secretary says benefits to the trade
of the United States would result from the
adop ption of stable exchange in China,
and that the successful termina ton of the
work of the American commission would
tend materially to enhance the influence
and prestige OF this country in oriental af-
fairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-18
ANOTHER APPARENT SETBACK.
Administration and Diplomatic Circles
Not Surprised.

That there has been another apparent
setback to the Russo-Japanese negotiations
at Tokyo has caused no surprise here in
either administration or diplomatic circles
Although the advices that reach here from
Tokyo and St. Petersburg are of the most
meager character, for the reason that the
United States Is not party to the negotia-
tons, enough is known to convince several
diplomats of high rank that there will yet
be many pourparlers between the two ma
tions before settlement of the question
can be reached
1t is learned that the Tokyo negotiations
will probably not result in treaty but in
an exchange of notes. Russia, 1t is said is
not prepared TO bind herself as to her future
policy, and any assurances she may give TO
Japan will be conditional upon the attitude
OF Japan and other nations toward Russia s
position in the far east.
Paradoxical as it would seem. the infor-
nation received here leads the State De-
partpent officials to assume that both
Russia and Japan are opposing the opening
OF the port of Wiju, which Mr. Allen the
American minister at Seoul has been in
structed to demand. In the expectation that
each is to control Corea, each nation is ex-
ceedingly chary about opening it's ports to
Foreign trade. 1t is believed, however, that
the moral support of England may be relied
upon 10 support the American demand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-18
LEWIs-cLARK EXPOSITION.
Senator Mitchell Tells Of the Work
That Has Been Done,

Senator Mitchell occupied the latter Dor
ton of the session of the Senate yesterday
with remarks on the proposed Lewis Clark
exposition.
Mr.. Mitchell said that almost half a mil
lion dollars had been raised by the sale of
stock in the exposition company, and that
over 100000 had been raised by different
states for the purpose of making exhibits,
making a total Of 81, 128,9O7 Of available
money for the enterprise. He said that a
magnificent site OF over 400 acres had been
secured On the Willamette river which al
ready had been graded and planted to
shrubs.
Speaking Of the event which the exposi-
ton Is intended to commemorate, Mr.
Mitchell said that mo other historical event
in our national existence of an Individual
nature has done so much toward the de-
velopment Of American occupation and set
tlement, American commerce, domestic and
foreign, and American civilization as has
the geographic, scientific and military ex-
pedition across the then trackless Ameri-
can continent by Captains MeIiwether
years ago. In fact, since the beginning of
time history fails to record any geographic
and scientific exploration into the solltudes
and dangers of uneXplored wilderness. hav-
ing for Its purpose the reclamation from
the dominion of the barbarian more than
one-half of a desolate continent ana saw
age empire, and the extension of the do
minion of civilization. comparable with that
planned by the immortal Jefferson and SO
successfully executed by his courageous and
intrepid military officers, Lewis and Clark"
Mr.. Mitchell made careful estimate to
show that the contributions of the "Ore-
gon country to the national treasury ex-
ceed the amount expended there to the ex-
tent of $37 ,OO0, eco. He also said that if the
United States could afford to contribute
over Sc, 600 900 to the st. Louis exposition.
aff n of fhaf
amount to the Portland exhibition
The Senate passed the following bills: To
quiet title to state lands in Mississippi;
authorizing a change of conditions in the
sale of lands in Fort Hall Indian reserva-
ton in Idaho; repeating the law prohibiting
the employment of persons over forty-five
years Of age in light houses; appropriating
$50 900 for a monument on the Princeton
battlefield
At $40 pm. the Senate went into execu-
tive session, and at 5:35 adjourned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-18
>srAFF OFFICERS ASSIGNED.
Announcement Made at the War De
partment

partment.
The general staff of the army has an
nounced the assignment Of staff officers to
the newly created military divisions OF the
army as follows:
Atlantic division-Chief Of staff, Maj.
John g. d. Knight of the general staff; as
sistant. Capt. Frank Dew Ramsey; adju-
tant general Col. Henry o. s. Heistand
engineer officer, Col. Amos Stickney; in
spector general, Col. Ernest A. Darlington:
assistants to the inspector general, Lieut..
Col Walter Howe, Majs. William T. Wood
and George F. E. Harrison.
Northern division-Chief of staff. Mai.
Edward McClernand Of the general staff:
assistants. Maj. James A. Irons and Capt.
David D. Gaillard; adjutant general, Lieut.
Col. James Parker; engineer officer, Capt
William b. Ladue; Inspector general, Col
Charles H. Heyl; assistants to the inspector
general, Lieut.. Col. Frank West and Mai
William A Nichols
Lieut.. Col. Henry P. Mccain. of the general
staff; assistants. Capt. John ]. Parshing
and Capt. John G. Cakes; adjutant general
Lieut.. Col. Sydney w. Taylor; engineer
officer, Maj. Smith s. Leach; inspector gen.
eral, Lieut.. Col. Charles A. Williams. aa-
sistant to- the inspector general, Mai. Leon.
ard w. Lowering.
Pacific Division-Chief of staff. Colone,
Alexander Mackenzie of the general staff:
assistant, Lieutenant Colonel FREDERICK A
Smith; adjutant general, Colonel George
Andrews; engineer officer, Lieutenant Colo
mel Thomas H.. Handbury; inspector GEN
eral. Lieutenant Colonel Sedgwick Pratt:
assistants to the Inspector general, Major
Lea Febiger and Major John P. Wiser
Philippines Division-Chief of staff. Colo
mel John B. Kerr of the general staff: as
sistants. Major William A. Mann and Cap
tains William F. Gibson Robert E. I,
Niche and William c. Rivers adjutant
general. Colonel William A. Simpson; in
spector general, Lieutenant Colonel John L.
Chamberlain; assistants to the inspector
general, Major Herbert e. Tutherly, Major
Thomas r. Adams and Major George H. 6.
Gale; Judge advocate, Lieutenant Colonel
Harvey c. Carbaugh; chief Quartermaster,
Colonel John L. Clem; chief commissary,
Colonel Henry G. Sharpe; chief surgeon,
Colonel Charles Smart chief paymaster
Major George r. Smith; paymasters, Majors
John l.. Bulls and Herbert NJ Lord; engf-
neer officer, Lieutenant Colonel Charles e. L.
b. Davis; ordnance officer, aior Andrew
II. Russell; signal officer. Major Joseph E.
Maxfield
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-18
GETS INTO THE GAME.
Revolution in Honduras Imminent
Dissatisfied With Present Government.

MOBILE, Ala. December 1s.-Advices re-
ceived here by steamer Indicate that an
other revolution Is imminent in Honduras,
and that it is expected to take place soon
after the first of the year. It is expected to
be fostered by ex-President Sierra through
special envoy with the purpose Of ousting
President BOnilla.
On his retirement from the executive
chair Of Honduras President Sierra named
Senior Arias for president and he was given
the position. Then Bopilia organized a
revolution and overthrew Arias, who II
now an exile and in prison at Teguirgalpa.
1t Is said the people are dissatisfied with
the conduct of the government. especially
in the matter Of the Honduras railway.
This was built by English capitalists.
Since Its construction not cent Of in
terest or principal has been paid. the bond
holders. and 1t Is asserted that the English
government will take cognizance Of the
matter and force payment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-18
Russians Say Americans Are
Playing Japanese Game.
TRADING AGREEABLE
OBJECT TO OPENING PORTS TO
JAPAN TRADE.
Japanese Constantly Irritating
America Enjoys Large Commerce
With Manchuria, Should Desist.

SEOUL. December 1S.-The attitude of
the Russians here indicates possible de-
termination to prevent Japan from gaining
foothold in Corea. The radicals insist that
Russia must reach the sea to insure protec-
tion in the future and argue that Japan in
possession of Corea would be constant
menace.
The emperor still studOusly avoids an an
swer to the questions of United States Min
lister Allen in regard to Wiju. The latter is
now pressing the matter and has asked for
another audience
The Russians are inclined to resent Amer
lean activity concerning Wiju, and say that
the Americans are playing the Japanese
game. The Russians do not object to Amer
leans coming in and trading with Manchu-
ria, but assert that the opening of Mukden
and An-tung admitted Japanese whose pres
ence Is constantly irritating. and that 1t
might lead to a repetition of this if Ion-
eampho and Wiju are opened.
They say that Americans now enjoy
large trade with Manchuria. which, except
In the matter of flour will largely increase
IN the future, and insist that the present at
titude of America only Injuries a friend and
customer and favors a manufacturing rival.
Optimistic Views at ST. Petersburg.
LONDON, December 1S.-A special dis
tic anticipations of a pacific solution of
the Russo-Japanese crisis are still enter
tained in the leading Russian official cir
cles. in spite of some disquietude on the
part of the public and alarmist press re-
ports
Reply Not an Uutimatum.
ST. PETERSBURG, December 1S-The
opinion here is that the Russo-Japanese
negotiations will proceed. 1t is pointed out
that there is reason why Japan, If not
satisfied with Russia's reply, should break
off the negotiations, since the reply is in
no sense an ultimatum, leaving the way
open for counter-propoSalS. 1t is suggested
as an eXpedient in case no agreement can
be reached that an arrangement might be
made to maintain the present status for
a number of years.
Troops Moving Just the Same.
ST. PETERSBURG, December 1s.-A
traveller who has just returned from Man.
churia says Russian troops are still moy-
ing night and day toward Port Arthur
Effect on Stock Market.
Russo-Japanese war risks at Lloyds rose
about j per cent today. ~ guneas per cent
being quoted TO the end of January and %
to the end of February. Ordinary inslir-
ance a cargo to and from Japan rose
about per cent, with a fair amount of
business. japanese bonds declined on the
stock exchange from three-quarters to one
point, but rallied and closed unchanged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-18
CLOSE SESSION TODAY.
Mrs. Manning to Establish Residence
at st. Louis During Worlds Fair

ST. LOUIS. December 1s.-The final ses-
sion of the board of lady managers of the
Louisiana purchase exposition was held
today.
The newly elected president. Mrs. Daniel
Manning of Albany. N. Y. said today:
II shall return 10 my home, get my house
IN order and return as soon as possible.
1t Is probable that / shall find II necessary
TO make a number OF trips to st. Louis be-
fore the fair opens. shall secure a resi-
dence in st. Louis and remain here during
the exposition"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-18
HE NEEDED THE MONEY.
How He Lived on Only 80 Per-Some
Modern Arithmetic.

CHICAGO. December 1s.-While working
on a salary of 50 per week. Gus A. Grigsby
has robbed his employers at rate of $500
per day. according TO Manager David L.
Rose Of NJ. L. Burrett & Co. When ar
rested $3.50 worth of costly vanilla beans
were found concealed in sGrigsby's cloth
ing. 1t is believed that he has stolen be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000 worth of stock. II
needed a little ready money! was the only
explanation he deigned to make.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-18
Marine Corps Orders.

Capt. B. F. Rittenhouse has been de-
tached from the marine barracks, Olon-
gapo, p l., and ordered to the marine bar
racks Guam, l.. I.
First Lieut.. w. r. Coyle, from the bat
TALON of marines aboard the Prairie to
headquarters, marine corps. Washington,
n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-18
To predee the South Pass

1t having been reported that the south
pass of the Mississippi is becoming danger
Gus to navigation because Of shoaling, Gen
eral Gillespie. chief of engineers, has or
dered the hydraulic dredge Sabine at Sa-
bine Pass to go to the South Pass for nee
essary dredging operations. 1t is said that
three vessels have recently grounded In the,
pass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-18
Naval Orders.

Ensign C. G. Westervelt. from the Trux-
tun to the Lawrence.
Boatswain p H. Burns. from the New
York navy yard to the Enterprise.
L. c. Higgins has been appointed an act
ing warrant machinist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-18
1E1sHMAN's WORD TAKEN.
State Department Adheress to Its Deci
sion Regarding thesDavis Incident.

sion Regarding thesD Davis Incident
Chekib Bey. the Turkish minister to
Washington, conferred with Acting Secre
tary Loomis yesterday afternoon respecting
the Alexandretta affair The minister p1e-
sented another statement Semanating from
his government, the general tenor Of which
was that Mr.. Davis, the American consul at
Alexandretta. was the aggressor in the af-
fray. and that he had attacked three Turk
tsh policemen without provocation. This
statement disagrees entirely with the re-
port made by Minister Leishman.
AS the State Department felt, bound to
accept the word offtssown agent. 1t will not
interfere with the execntion OF the program
already announced namely. to have the
to Alexandretta at his own pleasure on a
man-of-war and to look for proper apology
and reparatton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-18
THE KINGSLEY ASHORE.
Government Transport Grounds on
Mindanao Island.

MANILA. December 1S--The United
States transport Kingsley 10 ashore at
Murcielagos, North Mindauao. with a
rock through her bottom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-18

Saving ones money by not
doing necessary advertising in
conducting business. is like saw
ing it by starving to death.
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THE EVENING STAR.

PUBLISHED rlILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY.
business Once I1th Street and Psnnsyvsnis Avss,s.
The Evening Star Newspaper Company.
g.. H. KAurrMANN, President
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-02-05

ions. An open river is very necessary,
and should be provided without delay F.;
not so much because Of the amount of
commerce that will actually go down
the river, but in order that a water
freight rate may be established, and
thus hold down railroad rates. live
on the Mississippi river, and know
the vast importance Of having water
transportation when we want it, IT
seems 10 me that the amount estimated
for overcoming the distractions, at
The Dalles and Cello is very moderate.
A demand for several times that sum
would be entirely justified by the
amount Of commerce affected. | wish
had had more time to remain in
Oregon and sec more Of it. "
Both these members pronounced the
Hood River apples the finest they had
ever eaten, and were deeply impressed
with other industries OF the state.
Randell, like Bellamy, said Oregon is
far superior TO any Western state
through which he passed, richer in
soil. more attractive in climate and
more varied in industries
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-02-05

The Venezuelan mix-up may yet
result in serious international compli-
cations. There il a sentiment In the
United States that Germany is acting
unfairly and with a stubborn disre-
gard Of all consideration but her own
immediate interests, position pro-
ductive Of Indignation. Though En-
gland is associated with Germany in
the application Of the pressure ON
Venezuela, yet there is a strong feel
ing in that country that they have
been "roped i'm and that their part
ners have been getting them into
trouble. Italy is hanging on to Ger
many's coat tails. The general feel
ing in England is one Of friendliness
TO the United States and tho English
people much prefer tho friendship of
this country to that of Germany.
There is strong unwillingness on the
part Of some Of the other nations that
the allies should be made preferred
creditors by Venezuela and counter
alliance has been mentioned, TO in
clude the United Statos, Frace, Spain
and other nations.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-02-05
IMPRESSIONS OF OREGON
Southern Representative Full Of
Praise for Our State.


Two Southern representatives, who
escorted the body Of Of Representa-
tive Tongue to Oregon, and who re-
turned with their party recently, speak
in highest praise Of the state Of Ore
gon. Representative Bellamy, Of
North Carolina, who is quite a land
holder in his state, said that in all his
travels in this country and in Europe
he had never seen such rich soil as
he found in the Umatilla Valley and
the Willamette Valley, and southern
Oregon impressed him even more
favorably, If were to leave the
south. said ho today, 81 would GER
tainly take mp my residence in Ore
gon, and II my sons strike out for
other sections, shall advise them to
seek Portland or some point in Ore
gon, TO my mind, far outranks any
state in the west through which we
passed, not excepting California. 1t
is state Of boundlcss resources.
Representative Randell, Of Louis
lana, member Of the river aud har.
Dor committee was particularly i'm
pressed with the Columbia river and
the importance Of opening that stream
at The Dalles; From what / saw
and was told, said he, "that vast
country tributary 10 the Upper Col
umbia and its branches, certainly de.
serves recognition by Congress in the
effort to overcome the dalles obstruct-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-02-05
GOOD NEWS no THOSE INTEND
ING To BUILD

lam going TO start brick ward i'm
Che spring and want TO give anvon,
the advantage of these figures. | will
agree TO furnish an brick. lime. sand
ana all hbor and put brick in the
wall for $3.50 % thousand
Twin have brick as soon as anyonc.
and win mako as high as sixteen
thousand per day if necessary as l was
raised ou a brickyard and thoroughly
understand all parts connected with
the business.
These low figures will only stand
open until the 10Th of March. lg1g
Anyone wishing any further inforn,.
uon' lwould Dc glad to consult with.
c. w. Boulware.
Grants Pass, Orc.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-02-05
Williams ltenls

Received too late for last issue.
Rain, rain, the beautiful rain.
How it dances against the win.
dow mne."
1t isa littlc too much rain Tor th,
minors, when 10 prevents thcm settiur
their weekly mail
Rev HoNic held divine services at
the HoNic school house in the Burnt
district last sunday.
The smallpox scare is almost over,
indeed, there has been many doubts as
to the ccrtaiuty of it being smallpox
Post master John had his annual
hog killing this week having killcd
over So, one Of thom weighing 500
pounds
Clarence Messenger. who has been
sending his cream to the Roseburr
creamery, finds it isa succ, ssful en-.
,crrrise.
Pcrry McGcc had the misfortune 10
lose one OF his cows during tho high
water She attempted to swim the
creek and was swept away IN the cur.
rent
Tho rain, wind and snow have done
considerable damage TO the farmers
Mr. John, one OF our Oldest settlcrs
says therc has not been So much rain
IN SO short time for IS years
}, Howell is Offering his farm for
sale, Mr.. Howell has one OF toe finest
little farms in the valley and is oacr.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1903-02-05
County Court poinas.

Tie following bonds were approved (:
Fl. c. Perkins, county surveyor.
Z. F. Hathaway, justice of the
peace, Selma precinct.
c. D. Crane, road supervisor, Lucky
Queen precinct
\ jury list Of 200 names was drawn
from the tax roll and filed, from
which the jury for the year 1903 will
be drawn
Lots numbered / and . in block in
the Granite Hill cemetery were yaca-
ted for road purposes
A liquor license was granted to
Henry Lee of Leland for the term of
six months. The clerks statement
filed shows scalp bounty warrants to
the amount Of 22l4, issued from Sept
lst, to Dec. 3lst, 1902 both dates in
elusive.
J. NJ Briggs, road supervisor Of
road district No. 2, filed his resigna-
tion, same accepted and j. W. Hamlin,
.r,.,ir+sd IN fri -bo vacencv
Go-,.4. ,,..rr.,,+s 1r,,-, In tbo s,r
os seo in f.yor NJ nbo commander If
tine G. a. r. post for the relief of IN
digent soldiers.
{, r,. ,rd.,,d that uo Assossors
sal,,v II, ,,id an ,bo frst do of oocb
,o,tt ,f,.r tbo s,,ro b,d beer an.
r-.,..d 1.,. ,b. corn4,. ND,
w., rl.osI.-.. ,..,s ,n,oi,+,a iori+or
d. t.o ooprf bouso tn an tbo yaconcv
,,u..5 l,. tb, r.,,ov,l ~ petcr tGi.
l,r ~ t,,o r,ortll,. s,I,rv ~ .o7
m. f,rro0.irc f.v low for t,o roo,
1000 nos nod. Pod > mius conn
-. ...4....l .a,.oi On IN. oo,,...
f'i., ..n,ai I... 90 iii - ~ ,,i5
-' e' 5-''''- Az, vi -''''i ~ Oo P"'u
out OF county levy.