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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-01
Marine Corps Orders.

Lieut. Col c. II. Lauchheimer. assistant
adjutant and inspector, has been ordered
to Columbus, Ohio, to attend the fourth an
nual conference of the Interstate National
Guard Association and an adjourned meet
ing of the national trophy board
Second Lieut.. II. D. South has been de-
tached from the Kearsarge and ordered to
command the marine guard of the Yankee.
First Lieut.. B. B. Woog, to command the
marines at Port Royal, S. c.
Second Lieut. II. c.. Eagan. from the ma
rine barracks, Portsmouth, N. H., to the
KearSarge.
Capt. ]. H. Pendleton. to Juneau, Alaska
June l. for duty in connection with the
coaling plant at Japonski Island.
First Lieut.. A. S. Williams, from the ma
rine barracks, New York, to command the
marine guard of the Baltimore.
First Lieut.. c. c. Carpenter, to the ma
rine barracks, New York.
Capt. ]. f. McGill. granted one month 8
leave of absence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-01
BANK CIRCULATION.
Increase for the Year Indicated Of
$34, ,164, ,329.

The monthly circulation statement issued
by the controller of the currency shows
that at the close of business April so, 1908,
the total circulation of national bank notes
was 1891, ISL, ,72S. an increase for the year
of $34 1G4.32 and an increase for the month
of IS. 632, 40. The amount of circulation
based on United States bonds was $347, ,564.-
355, an increase for the year of s32, ,450, ,963,
and an increase for the month Of s., ,214. .541.
The circulation secured by lawful money
amounted to $43, 5S7 ,373, an increase for the
year Of s1,713.3G6 and a decrease for the
month Of $5S2,O71. The amount of bonds
on deposit to secure circulation was $352,
696 40, and to secure public deposits $153,-
405,97O, of which 81, ,99S, 800 were state and
city bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-01
AMERICAN CASE MADE UP.
Contention as to Alaska Delivered a
the British EMBASSY.


The case of the United States which is
to be laid before the Alaskan boundary
commission has been completed and was
today delivered at the British embassy
here. At the same time the British case
was turned over in London to the American
embassy. The United States case makes
a volume ofno less than $50 pages, and its
preparation in the short time elapsed since
the work was placed in the hands of the
United States agents was almost without
precedent in diplomatic work The case
should have been delivered under the terms
of the treaty May B. but that happens to be
Sunday and as British mail steamer sails
from New York tomorrow on which the
British ambassador was desirous to dis
patch the document by an extra effort the
case was completed and turned over today
A kings messenger will leave Washington
at once to connect with the mail steamer.
The next step will be the preparation of
the counter cases, and these must be de-
livered one in Washington and one in Lon
don. July 3 next All this is preparatory
to the meeting of the joint commission,
which will take place in London on Sep
tember g. on which date the printed argu-
ments of counsel must be submitted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-01
the classified. all that is required is the ac-
ton Of the first assistant postmaster gem

the classified. all that is required is the ac-
ton of the first assistant postmaster gen.
erals office salary and allowance division
1T finds the money. designates the ap-
pointment or promotion or transfer and the
local postmaster keeps on adding additional
employees as directed, whether their serv-
ices are required or not, while other offices
badly In need have to go without. The
CIVIL service can always be got around
when necessary, as seen in the appoint
ment of cleaners, charwomen, laborers,
financial clerks. auditors. mechanics and
other excepted persons, irrespective of the
duties performed or whether any duties
are performed. The same Is also true with
regard to the purchase of supplies and
treveling expenses of departmental officials.
The local office can be made to pay the
freight and disinterested officials of the de-
partment remain in ignorance
Previous to the appointment of Mr..
Merritt investigation of the accounts
of the Washington city post Office was
being made by expert connected with
the office of the controller of the treas
ury. after these same accounts had been
passed by the auditor of the Post Office
Department
1.-The officials of the Post Office Depart
ment, who were likely to be involved, had
given positive order to the local postmast
er that all communications received by
him from the controller were to be brought
to them Immediately upon receipt, and
that they alone should dictate all replies.
"Unhappily, before 1 was aware of this
order. an answer had been made to TIE
first letter received. Direct personal and
political pressure was then brought to bear
upon the controlhr-the investigation was
stopped just as it was becoming interesting
and the expert having 1t in charge was re-
moved for too Jealous performance of mis-
duty. presumably as a warning to others.
Must Not Presume Too Much.
'The post Office inspectors, who were
fully aware of the existing conditions
were informed that If they presumed too
much they too would also be removed. I
am crediably informed. however, that
Postmaster General Bristow stood stead
fastly by his man. and demanded a thor
ough investigation of the Office of the
first assistant postmaster general. This
Il had an interview with Mr. Smith just
after my removal. l told him 1 had, of
course, no hope Of reinstatement but
warned him, for his own good, that if he
didn't take action with regard to the slate
of affairs he knew to exist in the de-
partment his administration would end up-
der cloud. No action seemingly was
taken. and conditions were allowed to drift
The Cuban scandals, however, became pob-
lie, forced out by the officers of the army;
those of Porto Rico never did.
Il have now been out of the service al
most four years, engaged with private af-
fairs; but every now and then 1 have TO
ticed in the newspapers references to the
existence of scandals in the Post Office
Department. Powerful influences and po-
Hucal eXlgencieS have always caused them
to be ignored. Whether they will be this
time or not remains to be seem
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-01
SECRETARY LOEB ILL.
He Was Detained in st. Louis by His
Physician.

KANSAS CITY, May 1.-Secretary to the
President Loeb did not accompany the
presidential party to Kansas City. He has
been feverish for the past week, and has
kept to his bed most of the time. When
the party reached St Louis he was
moved to the Southern Hotel, and his ply
sician thought it best that he should re-
main there for day two. Mr.. Loebs
condition is not considered at all serious,
and it is expected that he will join the
party at Sharon Springs, Kan, Sunday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-01
GRACEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Secretary Hay Returns Reply to Rus.
sia's Recent Disclaimer.

Secretary Hay has made a graceful ac-
acknowledgement of Russias kindly state
ment of her purposes relative to Manchuria
involving her reputation of sinister de-
signs in that quarter. The Secretary S
note, addressed to Count Cassini, expresses
regret that there should have been even a
temporary misconception or doubt as to
Russia's position in that matter and seizes
the opportunity to return the thanks of this
government for the frank and satisfactory
declaration of Russian principles. Incl
dentally, of course, the note serves to make
permanent record of Russia's position
as verbally explained to the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-01
VAULT TO BE BUILT.
Strong Room to Be Constructed at a
Cost Of sac. 600.

A new vault Is to be put in the cash room
of the treasurer's Office In the Treasury
Department. and the work win begin before
a great while. The contract for furnishing
the vault has been let To the Heron, Hall.
Marvin Safe and Lock Company for 81. .OO0
The vault will be of the most modern con-
structioT1. IRE ard burglar proof and equip
ped with electrical signals and warnings.
The new vault II much needed In the cash
room.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-01
WILL SAIL MAY 16.
Robert c. Morris to Present the Ameri-
can Case at Caracas.

Robert c. Norris the United States agent
who is to present its case before the arbi-
tration at Caracas, and the assistant agent,
W. T. 8. Doyle, with sufficient force of
clerks and stenographers, have arranged to
sail on the Philadelphia from New York.
May 16, for Venezuela. The arbitration
will probably begin about the 1st of June,
and Mr.. Morris has made sufficient head
way in the preparation of the American
case to warrant the statement that he will
be fully prepared at the opening of the arbi-
tration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-01
Army Orders.

Lieut.. Col. George F. Chase, 18th Cavalry,
has been granted leave of absencs until
May 25 1903.
Capt. William c. r. Colquhoun, quarter
master. has in addition to his present du-
ties been ordered to temporarily assume
charge OF the general depot Of tho quar-
termaster's department at st. Louis, Mo,
during the leave OF absence OF Lieut.. Col.
Joshua w. Jacobs. deputy Quartermastcr
General
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-01
Formerly a City Employe.
FIRE AT WEST POINT, VA.
Loss May Reach Over 500, ,OOO-Sup
posed Incendiary Origin.

LOSS MAY INedCI1 OVcI Y1OO,OOO oP
posed Incendiary Origin.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
RICHMOND, Va, May IA supposed in
cendiary fire broke out at 3 O'Clock TINS
morning at West Point and destroyed moro
than a score of business places and
larger number of homes
The flames spread rapidly. being Tanned
by a high wind A great majority of the
buildings were of wood. The town has no
fire department, and help was summoned
from this city. The Terminal Hotel was III
the line of fire, but bucket brigade saveo
it from destruction,
The loss is estimated at from $1,000 to
s125, 600 The amount of Insurance is not
vet known The post office and hotel be-
longing to United States Marshal Morgan
Treat were burned Up to this hour 1t -
not known that any lives were lost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-01
New Chief in the Treasury,

John r. Garrison, formerly auditor for
Porto Rico took the oath of office today
as chief of the customs division of the
Treasury Department, succeeding Andrew
johnson, who remains as assistant chief
of the division.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-01
Warships Sent to Navy Yards,

The Navy Department has issued orders
for the assignment to navy yards of the
vessels of the North Atlantic fleet now as
sembled off the Virginia capes, with view
to equalizing the work at the various yards
while having it done in the shortest poss-
BILE time The vessels have been assigned as
follows: At New York. the Kearsarge Ala
bama. Indiana and Iowa; at Norfolk, the
Illinois, Texas and Olympia and at Bos-
ton, the Scorpion and Massachusetts,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-01
Steamship Arrivals.

At New York, Deutschland. from Ham
burg The steamer Pretoria, from Ham
burg, was reported off Nantucket lightship
at 6:15 al today
At Cherbourg, Auguste Victoria, from
New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-01
Acting Commandant of Marines.

Col. George G. Reid, adjutant and inspec-
tor of the marine corps, is acting COM
mandant of the corps during the visit of
Gen. Haywood to st. Louis on business in
connection with the establishment of a
marine camp on the exposition grounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-01
British King Reaches Paris.

PARIS. May liking Edward arrived
here at o'clock this afternoon. He was
greeted at the railroad station by President
Loubet A military band played God Save
the King" and the troops on duty pre-
sented arms. He wore the uniform Of "A
British field marshal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-01
Major Ray Ordered to New York

Maj. Beecher B. Ray. paymaster, who has
just arrived at San Francisco from the
Philippines, has been ordered to New York
city for assignment to duty In the depart
mcnt Of the east
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-01

The general land Office has issued pat
ent to the state of Florida Tor 1000. 600
acres OF land In the Everglades recently
sdjudged to belong to that state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-01
Pennsvlvania Railroad Dividend.

PHILADELPHIA. May The directors
OF the Pennsylvania Railroad Company to-
day declared the usual serni-annual divs.
dend of 2 per cent on the stock of the cou-
pany. payabls MAJ ~. The books close -
AAH 0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-01
Movements of Naval Vessels.

The Raleigh has arrived at Gibraltar, the
Detroit at Montevldeo. the Aisrt ut San
Diego and the Noro at Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-01
KILLED IN HALLWAY
New York Has Another Muir
der Mystery.
]. E. MCMAHON VICTIM
SKULL CRUSHED AND HACKED
WITH cLEAvER.
Residents in Flat Building Heard Tefe
rife Struggle in Vestibule Where
Body Was Found.
J. E. MCMAHON VICTIM

NEW YORK, May with his skull
crushed In and the marks of a cleaver on
his neck and shoulders, James Edward Nc
, Mahon. brother of former Police Justice
Daniel F. Mcmahon. was found murdered
| early today in the vestibule of the fiat
house in West 153d street where he lived.
In the pools of blood that were all around
the body were the footprints of one or two
men, and the two families who live on the
ground floor of the house told the police
that they had been awakened about 3
o'clock this morning by the sounds of a
struggle in the hallway
The body was found by Matthew Nc
Ardle, fourteen years old, who lives on the
top floor of the house with his parents.
His father rises early every morning, and
the boy was on his way out of the house to
get something for breakfast, when he found
the entrance to the house blocked by the
body. The boy was terror stricken and
ran to a patrolman who was stationed near
by, notifying him of what he had seen.
Lived With His Brother-in-Law.
McMahon lived with his brother-in-law
and an unmarried sister. The family gave
the police little information which threw
any light on the murder. George e..
Misehke, who occupies an apartment on
the ground floor said he and his family
had been awakened about O'Clock by hear
ing a pounding noise in the hallway
Mischke said he thought there Were at least
three men in the hallway, and the noise
made by them was terrific.
He said he heard the struggle going on
from one end of the hallway to the other,
and heard the SOUND of oathS lntermlNed
with blows. necessarily.
Then he heard the door slam. he says,
and heard men walking away. He was
afraid to look into the hallway, he said
Mcmahon, it is learned. left his brother
in-law's apartments at 5 O'Clock last even
ing saying he was going for shave and
would return in a short time. The police
say that between midnight and 1 o'clock
this morning Mcmahon was in hotel in
Harlem. They think that perhaps McMa-
hon was followed by rough characters and
dance halls in Harlem are frequented by a
rough element and are kept open until
very late They have been closed repeated
ly by the police, but the raids had no ef-
feet.
Formerly City Employe.
McMahon was thirty-seven years old. He
was formerly chief clerk of the building
department. Since losing his position he
had remained idle. He always went around
with considerable amount of money In
his pockets. His brother. eX-Police Justice
Daniel r. McMahon. one of the most prom
inent leaders in Tammany Hall, was mar
ried few days ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-01
Says It is Easy.

p with regard to appointments or promo
tons of personal and political friends or
the transfer OF the same to Washington
from some obscure oftics just placed among
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-01

An ad. in The Star Is Q
salesman calling at thirty
FIVE thousand homes every
day and being given eourte-
Gus consideration in the
parlor or library.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-01
Luncheon at Hotel.

Shortly before noon "a start was made for
the Baltimore Hotel where after a brief
reception I'm the parlors. "a luncheon. per-
haps the most elaborate ever given In Kan
sas city. was served. The decorations were
rtrikingly beautiful and consisted princi-
pally of the national coiors. silk flags he
Ing draped everywhere aud almost conceal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-01
Postmaster Merritt Talks.

Il know nothing about the charges made
by Mr. Tulloch other than the one regard
ing his removal" Mr.. Merritt said. Il took
the position of postmaster at the urgent re-
quest of President Mckinley. At the time
of my appointment 1 was serving as third
assistant postmaster general
when l took charge of the post office
one of the first things 1 did was to make
changes in the positions of assistant post
master and cashier. / told Mr. TullOch that
l would not need his services. He wrote me
a letter asking If his removal was due to
any political or religious reason and / an
swered him that it was not"
Mr. Tulloch in his statement says:
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-11-16
Along the Water front

The schooner F. S. Redfield ia at the
Anderson & Middleton mill, loading fol
San Francisco.
The schooners Alpha and J. M. Cole
man are loading at the Western mill fol
san Francisco. ..s...
The schooner Fred Sanders sailed from
the Anderson & Middleton mill Satur.
day for San Pedro.
The schooner Sophia Christianson il
at the Aberdeen Lumber q Shinge mills
loading for San Pedro.
The steamer Centralia arrived in port
yesterday and is loading at the West &
Slade mill for San Pedro.
The schooner A. B. johnson and bark.
entine Wrestler are loading at the West
& Slade mill tor San Pedro.
The schooner David Evans is complet-
ing her cargo by lighter from the Michi-
gan mill, for Sidney, Australia.
The schooner Cecilia Sudden is load
ed, ready to sail for San Pedro, at the
Aberdeen Lumber 4 Single mills.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-11-16

Send the Semi-Weekly Herald to
your friends in the east. A twice a.
week .vpograpn If Aberdeen and sur
roundings.
The track for the Aberdeen Hoouiam
electric railway is laid in the city to the
corner OF Market and G streets, and the
opening in the plank streets covered
over, and the company believes it will
be operating cars over the line by Dec.
10. The fare between Aberdeen and
Hoquiam has been fixed at 10 cents.
Gus 9. Saville, the genial director of
the Olympus theater, celebrated his 57th
birthday yesterday, by banqueting the
entire Olympus company. About IS
gu 'sts sat down to a sumptuous feast
about O'Clock yesterday afternoon at
the Olympia cafe, and enjoyed the occa.
sion thoroughly.
Harry Slater, pugnatious bartender,
was held in $500 bail to answer charge
OF mayhem in the superior court. slater
was having an all night session last
Tuesday night, and about 4 O'Clock
Wednesday morning he raised row
with Hugh O'tiare at the Capital saloon,
and bit piece out OF o Hare's ear.
ii. Chamberlain was brought to the
Aberdeen General hospital Saturday,
severely injured on the head and side.
Chamberlin was hauling supplies from
Montesano toa logging camp on North
river, and. the wagon brake giving way
on a down grade caused the team to run
away, throwing him to the ground. He
was able to walk about this morning,
and no serious results are anticipated.
A man named Seacore was arrested
Saturday night in a condition bordering
on dil-rium tremens, and was placed in
Jail. Later Officer Hill went to the Jail
AMI was assaulted by the prisoner. After
the officer left, Seacore attacked another
prisoner, cutting his head and face 80
that he was taken to the Aberdeen Gen.
eral hospital. Seacore will have hear.
ing this afternoon before Judge Pearson.
William Mccarthy, a bartender in
the Cap tai saloon, has been missing
since early Tuesday morning, and his
friends and family fear he has fallen in
the river and dro~ ned. lie was last
seen about O'Clock Tuesday morning,
when he left the Twins saloon, saying
he was going across the street, and it is
thought he might have fallen in the
Wishkah river. He has wife and
child living in East Aberdeen. 1%&
A child Of Mrs. Geo. T. Benson, when
getting his, usual Saturday night bath,
stepped back against hot stove which,
buYed him severely. The child was in
great agony and his mother could do
nothing to pacify him. Remembering
that che had bottle OF Chamberlain's
Pain Balm in the house, she thought she
would try it. In less than half an hour
after applying it the child was quiet and
asleep, and in less than two weeks was
we'll. Mrs. Benson is we'll known resi-.
dent Of Kellar, Va. Pain Balm IS an
antiseptic liniment and especially valu.
able for burps. cuts. bruises and sprains.
For sale by All Druggists.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-11-16

Why pay $500 year for part Of
tie local news each day. when you
can get all the CITY, county and gen.
tral news twice week. IN the He. Il.
for $3.50.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-11-16

Send the Semi-Weekly Herald to
your friends in the east. A twice-a.
week typograph Of Aberdeen and sur.
roundings.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-11-16
Boats and Boat Building.

N. A. Springer is again in business at
his new place foot Of Wishkah street.
Estimates on and contra acts taken for
building boats OF any description. Boats
for rent. Parties wishing them on Sun.
days will engage in advance. Tim
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-24
AWARDED TO SHAFER.
Richmond Contractors BID
Accepted for Improve
ment of James River.

Mr. T Clements Shafer has received
formal notice from the Federal Govern
raent that his bid tor the proposso I'M
proxement Of James river has been ac-
oepted and the contract awarded TO hiln
The papers will be prepared and sisheu
IN Q few DAYS and the work viii begln III
tho course of a month or SIX weeks.
Mr.. Shafer said last night that ne
would push the work as rapidly as pos
sitle. and that he hoped to finish his pait
of II ii, advance OF the two years Limit
which was prescribed in the contract.
His contract calls for the extension OF
,ile work. which has always stopped here
,ofore at the city Line. into the harpoI.
and tie larger portion Of the money. ap-
pproxirnateiy s2S7 0op. vii be eNpenueo IN
the harbor. The purpose is TO widen the =
channel at various points Tor q soePlii ~ ~ |
down the river. and to get a oepth 81
eighteen feet at low water. MT. ShaIer
VIII employ from fifty to one huhassa
men.
This contract is only a beginning OF ,.le .i,e
Ultimate project to which Congress mas
committed itself to improve the harpot ,ts'
10 a uniform depth from the snip locks
TO the sea sof twenty-five feet at mean
low tide 10 twenty-five feet at hign .ioe
II Is expected that the work VII pe
carried on with successive appropriation ms
every Two wears until a vessel dra wing
eighteen feet can come up 70 tne sap
locks,