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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02
Corbin Will Command
Department of
the East.
EXCHANGE OF POSTS
Recognition of Adjutant Gen :
erals Services-RequeSt-
ed Assignment.

Major General Corbin is to succeed
Maj. Gen. A. r. Chaffee as commander
of the Department of the East and Gen
eral Chaffee is to become assistant TO
Lieutenant General Young, chief CT
staff.
This announcement was made in the
following bulletin posted at the War De-
partment this afternoon:
with view to enable Major General
Chaffee to become familiar with the
duties vested by law in the chief of stan
and the military establishment before
entering upon their active performance
the President has directed him to be
ordered to duty in the War Department
as assistant to the chief OF staff. and
that General Corbin be assigned to COM
mand the Department OF the East.
This assignment. which is in accord
ance with the wishes of General Corbin.
is intended as recognition of the emil
nent services rendered by him in the i'm
portant office of Adjutant General dur
ing the war with Spain and the subse-
quent operations in China and the Phil
ippines. and is made with a view to OBJ
tain the benefit of his great administra-
tive and executive ability in the com
mand Of the largest and most important
military department in the United
States.''
General Corbin is now on his way to
Washington from the West. and expect
ed 10 arrive home tomorrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02
Mr.. Roosevelt Believes 1t
Best Plan in Prob
ing Frauds.
PATTERN FOR CONGRESS
Determined to Have a Hand
in Selecting the Person
mel of Commission.

Methods employed by former State
Senator Clarence Lexow, of New York,
in organizing the famous committee
which bears his name. for an investiga-
ton of the New York city government,
are said 10 be favored by President
Roosevelt as pattern for an inquiry BY
Congress into the Postofice frauds. A
member of Congress who has been in
Washington several days is authority
for the statement that the President be-
lieves the Lexow committee one of the
most thorough bodies ever organized for
the purpose OF cleansing municipal,
State. or national affairs.
A Student of Investigations.
The President has been an earnest
student OF official Investigations as con-
Quoted by representatives of the people.
AS police commissioner in New York, he
did line of investigation that came
near creating a panic In police circles
and made place for himself in the high
estimation OF the people of the United
States which has proved a valuable
asset in his subsequent public career.
Many persons. among them members
of Congress. believe the principle of
public inquiry through commissions ap-
pointed by Congress to be farcical and
ineffective To avoid such a conclusion
in relation to the Presidents plan to
probe the charges of frauds in the Post
office Department. it is said. he has de-
termined TO have a hand in selecting
the personnel of the commission. II one
is authorized by the next Congress.
Representative Hemenway's Opinion.
Opinions OF members of Congress who
have been in Washington in the past
few days, when taken In the composite.
offer varying ideas, but leading to the
one verdict-that though the dose is bit
ter, II must be swallowed by the Repub-
licans rather than be forced down by
the Democrats. Representative Hemen-
way of Indiana, who Will be the next
chairman of the Committee on Appro-
priations, says he believes the investi-
cation of the Postoff1ce Department by
Congress is an absolute necessity as q
part of the Republican campaign pro-
gram.
Republicans Should Act First.
In discussing the probable investiga-
tion Mr. Bemenway says frankly that
he does not believe such probing will dc
any good as nearly everything OF i'm
portence in the department has beer
brought out by Fourth Assistant Post
master General Bristow, or will be be-
fore he completes the inquiry he is now
pursuing. Mr.. Hemenway thinks ar
early move by the Republicans will b'
the only way to prevent constant requests
| from the Democratic side for action OF
the part of Congress. II is his idea tC
have a resolution for an investigation
introduced at the proper time by Re
publican member and adopted by th'
| House.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02
GUNBOAT hONOCACY
AN ALIEN WARSHIP
No Longer Floats Union Jack.
Sold to ''HaShimoto."

Morccacy is a time-honored name
which will disappear from the list Of
American warships. The old side
wheeler gunboat has been eliminated by
sale from the navy.
In a dispatch received by the Navy
Department this morning. Rear Ad-
lnirar Evans, commanding the Asiatic
station, announces the sale OF the
Monocacy to Hashimoto for $11,S25 in
gold.
The old vessel has been on the Asiatic
station continuously since 1863. the ad-
vance guard Of the powerful squadron
now maintained there by the United
States. Nearly every officer of promi-
nence in the navy has sailed on the
old vessel. which has been dubbed the
'mudscow'' and the ''jinrikisha" of the
navy.
II is not known at the Navy Depart
ment who Hashimoto Is.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02
DR.. WILEY GOES TO SEE
NEW YORK IMPORTERS
Pure Food Law Enforce
ment Causes a Stir.
MERCHANTS WANT TO KNOW
Proper Labelling of Goods, After Official
Tests Here, Induces Request
for Conference.

The Department Of Agriculture strict
enforcement of the provisions of the
pure food law passed by the last Con-
gress seems to be accomplishing results
of Importance, judging by the stir
caused by its work in New York city.
Importers have had all their wares sub
jected to careful examination by the de-
partment's experts, and in many cases
unfavorable reports have resulted from
the official tests. This caused an out
cry on the part of the merchants and
much correspondence has ensued.
The protests made are regarded here
as the natural outcome OF the laws i'm
partial enforcement In order to con-
vince the importers, however, that
every action taken was in accordance
with the new laws provisions, DR.. H.
W. Wiley started for New York this
afternoon to hold conferences with the
importers affected. 1t is understood
that his trip was arranged IN com
pliance with the wishes of the New
York merchants. At his Office in the
department the only announcement
which would be made was that he had
gone ION official business -
The activity Of the department has
been confined almost exclusively. for
the present. to imports. This is, OF
course, the most impertant part Of the
work, as exports are examined by the
foreign governments on arrival abroad
1t is the intention of Secretary Wilson
however. TO authorize the general GER
tifeation of American goods for the eX-
port trade as soon as this work can be
fully taken up by inspectors and other
experts
The possession of an official certificate
of purity for American goods makes the
foreign inspection almost formality II
many instances. while uncertihed goods
are scrutinized closely. American ex-
porters rely more upon home inspection
than that done by foreign officials.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02
SHIVEY is UNNERVED
BY AWFUL EXPERIENCE

HAMILTON. Ohio. Oct 2.-The two
men who so narrowly escaped lynching
in Oxford last night were brought here
at an early hour this morning.
J. o. Shivey. who dangled in a moose
from the limb of a tree in Oxford is al
most a nervous wreck as the result os
his awful experiences. Louis Shivey. his
brother, who figured in the shooting At
fray, is reported TO be in critical con-
dition. The doctors who waited on him
after he was placed in Jail here said
that he has a chance to recover.
Both prisoners appeared to be much
relieved when they were placed behind
the bars in the Butler county Jail
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02
PROFITS DERIVED
CANNOT BE CONSIDERED

In connection with the condemnation
of certain land for the use OF the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad Company. %
extend it's freight facilities. Chief JUS
tice Clabaugh today decided that the
commission cannot take into consider
alton the profits derived by the owner OF
the property as business site.
The question was certified TO the court
by the commission at the request OF
counsel for S. s. Daish & Sons, owners
OF the property, the appraisement of
which is under consideration.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02
COLONlZING NEGROES
ON BANKS OF THE NILE
Millionaire Hunt and Booker Wash
ington to Meet in Africa.

President Roosevelt is said to have
colonization scheme which promises to
be more extensive than anything of the
sort ever attempted. The promoters OF
the plan are Booker T. Washington and
Leigh S. J. Hunt, the millionaire min
ing man who recently returned from
Korea. where he has extensive inter-
ests.
Several weeks ago Mr.. Hunt was the
guest of President Roosevelt at Oys-
his African colonization plan with the
Chief Executive. He expects to reclaim
several hundred thousand acres of land
tributary to the River Nile in the Sou
dan, and have II cultivated by negroes
from the United States.
Mr.. Hunt is now in Germany. He viii
meet Booker T. Washington in Africa in
a few weeks, and together the two men
will inspect land and investigate the
possibilities OF a colony in the Soudan.
Letters written by Mr.. Hunt 10 friends
in this country since he visited the
President give the details of the colo
nization scheme and make 1t clear that
President Roosevelt is favorably i'm
pressed with the idea.
Mr. Hunt was formerly president OF
the Iowa Agricultural College. and was
at one time superintendent of the Des
Moines public schools From Des
Moines he went to Washington, and be-
came owner of the Seattle POst-Intelli-
geneer." He was ruined by the panic OF
1893. and went to Korea. There he ac-
cumulated an immense fortune In min
ing. He is now said to be worth al
least s15. ZOO 600.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02
TO MARK
"BILl" NIE'S GRAVE

AsHEVILLE. n. c.. Oct. 2.-Citizens
of AshevilIe will hold mass meeting In
a few days to raise funds for the erec-
ton Of a monument TO mark the graves
of ..Biu" Nye and his daughter. in Cal
vary Cemetery, three miles south oi
Asheville. The failure OF two banks ~
said to have cost Mrs Nye. the widow
the $50 900 left by the humorist. and all
she has left is the money derived from
the sale of Buckshoals, the family home
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02
GERMAN ENVOY PROTESTS
ADMISSION OF CLAIMS
May Ask Adjournment of Proceed
ingS at he Hague.

THE HAGUE, Oct 2.-The Venezue-
Ian arbitration court. which convened
here yesterday, got down to serious
business this morning. At the start an
incident occurred which may cause
trouble for the court.
Certain disputed English and French
claims against Venezuela were admit
ted. Immediately the German envoy
registered a protest. and informed the
court that he would consult his gov
ernment about asking for an adjourn
ment OF the proceedings.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02
WISHES NEW GOVERNOR
TO VISIT THE VATICAN

ROME. Oct. 2.-The Vatican. it is an
nounced. will convey TO the State De-
partment at Washington the desire that
the new governor of the Philippines
come 10 Rome, as Governor Taft did.
for the discussion and settlement OF
several ecclesiastical questions
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02
EDWARD HIMSELF AGAIN.

LONDON. Oct. 2.-Word from Bal
moral today states that King Edwards
health is again excellent. and that his
majesty contemplates taking a long
distance motor run, possibly from Bal
moral to London.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02
ALFONSO TO MARRY
ELEANOR, HIS COUSIN

MADRID. Oct. 2.-It is reported on the
authority of a high court dignitary. that
the Queen mother and Emperor Franz
Josef of Austria have arranged for the
marriage OF King Alfonso TO the Arch
duchess Eleanor. his cousin, the eldest
daughter of the Arehduke Charles Ste
phen, OF Austria.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02
HENRY S. WASHBURN
DIES IN MASSACHUSETTS

BOSTON. Oct. 2.-The Hon. Henry 5.
Washburn, author of''The Vacant Chair,
and a former State senator. died last
night in Newton Center. Death was due
TO heart failure.
Mr. Washburn was about ninety years
of age. He wrote many poems. which he
published in book form when he was
eightytwo years of age. under the title
of The Vacant Chair"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02
Upton TO SAIL.

CHICAGO, oct. 2.-Sir Thomas Upton
will leave Chicago for New York tomor-
row morning. and VIII sail next Friday
for London. Sir Thomas has almost
entirely recovered from his illness. and
his physicians do not anticipate any re-
lapse.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02
WILL OF A. J. SCHAFHIRT
FILED FOR PROBATE

The will OF the late Adolph ]. Schaf-
hirt. dated June II. 1890, was filed for
probate late yesterday. He leaves his
estate to his wife. Sallie A. Schafhirt.
He states that he has already provided
for the welfare OF his daughter, Rebec-
ca j. Stauf. and his son, Frederick Schar-
hirt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02
REFUNDINe OLD BONDS.

Under Secretary Shaw's recent offer.
the Treasury has received for refunding
into per cent consols the sum OF
s.. .255. $50 in 3 and per cents. The
amount of SIS received for redemption is
s., $50, $50.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02
ON DUTY AT ANNAPOLIS.

Lieuts. w. w. Phelps. w. q. Tardy, c.
G. Mitchell, F. L. Sheffield. /. F. Lands
and w 7. Tarrant. and Midshipmen Cas-
par Goodrich and W w Galbraith re-
ported to the Naval Academy for duty
yesterday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02
THE WEATHER.

Fair weather is probable tonight and
tomorrow in all portions OF the Wash
ington forecast district.
IL will be cooler in the Middle At
lantic States. the lower lake region. and
the upper Ohio Valley.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02
REPRESENTATIVE ALIENS VISIT

Amos l.. Allen, who succeeded the
Hon. T. B. Reed as the Representative
OF the First district of Maine, and Miss
Allen, are the house guests OF DR. and
Mrs George Colby. OF this city, at their
summer home near Limerick. Me.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02
BANK NOTE REDEMPTIoNs.

National bank notes received yester-
day for redemption amounted to $324. .26O;
internal revenue receipts. S5S4.14O; GUS
toms. $500 .S79; miscellaneous. S1S2. .629;
expenditures, 81 $40 900.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02
MAY Be NAMED
SUCCESSOR To
SIR MICHAEL
Talk of Sir Thomas Hen
ry SanderSon for
Ambassador.
POPULAR In ENGLAND
Appointment to Washington
Would Be Acceptable to
This Government.

While dispatches from London state
that the foreign Office has not yet con-
sidered the question of successor to
Sir Michael Herbert as British ambassa-
dor TO the United States there has been
sufficient discussion OF the name Of Sir
Thomas Henry Sanderson as a probabil-
ity,to inspire belief IN the rumor that his
name is under consideration.
Acceptable to This Country.
1t can be asserted upon the best au
thority that the appointment of Sir
Thomas would prove acceptable 10 the
United States. He occupies the position
OF permanent under secretary OF state
for foreign affairs. having been appoint
ed TO that position in 1894. He is i'm
mensely popular with newspaper men in
London because OF his frankness and at
the same time the diplomatic manner In
which he has always dealt with the re-
quests for information concerning the
policy Of the foreign Office on matters of
momentous interest.
His Political Career.
Without political influence Sir Thomas
who was the son of Richard Sanderson
NJ. p. passed a competitive examination
and was appointed junior clerk OF the
foreign office In 1889 He was attached
to Lord Wodehouse's earl of Kimber-
ley) special mission TO the King Of
Denmark. in 1ssS-'64 assistant protocol
list for conferences on the affairs oi
Denmark. 1864, and on the Black Sea
1871. In 1866 he was appointed private
secretary TO parliamentary Under-see-
retaryaof State Sir A H Layard: as
| sistant agent of her majesty's govern
ment at Geneva in the arbitration OF
the Alabama claims in 1871; private
secretary to the Earl of Derby
secretary of state for foreign affairs
1861 90. ls74-'7S; private secretary to TIT
late Earl OF Granville, secretary of state
for foreign affairs. $780, 'S5; senior clerk
| 1885; assistant under-secretary of state
for foreign affairs in 1889, which posi-
tion he held until 1894. when he was
appointed in his present capacity.
: Funeral services over the remains o.
/ Sir Michael Herbert will be held oeto'
ber 6. and no official discussion of sue
cessor will be permitted until after tina
time
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02
LORD MILNER DECLINES.

LONDON. Oct. Premier Balfour
this afternoon announced that Lord
Milner had declined the post of colonial
secretary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02
SOON TO ASK BIDS FOR
OLD DOMINION LINE
Practical Step Toward the
Great Falls Electric Road.
OFFICERS ARE SANGUlNE
Engineers Meet Promoters and Discuss
Preliminaries-To Begin Construc-
tion at Virginia End.

A conference was held this morning
by the engineers and financial officers OF
the Old Dominion Railroad Company. at
which work was begun on estimates for
bids for the construction Of the first six
miles of the railroad from Great Falls
into the city.
Arrangements were also made TO ad-
vertise bill which the company intends
to introduce in Congress at the coming
session. granting the company permis-
sion to build its lines over the Aqueduct
Bridge and through Washington to the
new Union Station
The bill has been in the hands OF the
District Commissioners for two months
to give them an opportunity TO study it,
It provides for work TO cost nearly
1900 600. The company would like 70
begin on the Washington end Of the line
as soon as the necessary authority is
granted
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02

High tide today y--..-.-...----5.20 p. m.
High tide tomorrow..5:3 80 a. m, 6:1O p. m.
Low tide tomorrow. II d. N.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02
To Begin at Falls End.

The first work is to be done on the
Great Falls end OF the Virginia line.
President Weaver and the prominent
stockholders. including John R. Mclean.
had nothing to add to what they have al
ready said in the matter. when asked for
information today. One of the officers,
who declined to permit the use of his
name said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02
TEMPERATURE
THE sun
TIDE TABLE.

Sun sets today y-.......---......5:5 "a p. M.
Sun rises tomorrow. a. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02

Clear Flooring-3-inch Fall-s2.oo
90 It. Libbey q Co.. 9th and N. Y. ave.-Ady.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02
Not to Use Capital Tracks.

I'VE expect TO build every foot OF our
own lines. There is no truth in the
Tumors that We intend to make a deal
with either the Washington or Capital
Traction Companies. We could not con-
meet with the Washington Company's
tracks n Georgetown. because OF the
immense hill separating the terminals.
The Capital Company has declined TO
allow US the use Of its tracks
1T is the plan OF the Old Dominion
Company to NIL the gap existing be-
tween H Street on the south and U
Street on the north. the cars running
from the Aqueduet Bridge to the new
Union Station"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02

Flynn's BuJiness College, 9Th and X.
Business. shorthand. typewriting-s2S yr.-Ady.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02

Partly cloudy tonight and
tomorrow: cooler tOmor-
row; variable winds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-02
Will Vote Against Cuban Treaty.

Representative William Alden Smith.
OF Michigan. who was again at the White
House this morning to see the Presi-
dent. made 1t plain he had not changed
his attitude on Cuban reciprocity. and
in the interviews he had given out on
this subject he had gone no further than
TO say he would not lead factional
fight in opposition to the treaty. Nos
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-11
FUSION C0NFAB TO ADJOURN
TO AUGUST WITHOUT DEFINITE
ACTION, MIR. PLATT THINKS.
Successor to Mr.. Morris ~ President OF
Republican County Committee NOT
In etght Yet-NOt George N. sheldon.

Successor to Mr.. Morris ~ President OF
Republican County Committee Not
In eight Yet-Not George n. Sheldon.
Senator Plat said yesterday afternoon
at the Fifth Avenue Hotel: Il rather think
tho Citizens Union conference called for
tomorrow night will adjourn until August
without definite action; at least, that Is
my impression OF the situation. Let's
wait and see how near right am
.Mr. Morris's resignation as president OF
the Republican County Committee?' queried
Mr.. Plat in response to inquiries. 1T is
lust az Mr.. Morris puts It in his letter.
He will be very busy until October with
the Venezuelan Commission business, and
it il necessary to have a man ct the head OF
the committeewho can devote his whole time
to its affairs Mr.. Morris's successor?
aPut on your thinking cap and make
suggestions. You have none to make I
We'll, how would ex-Judge Ernest Hall %?
Or Mr.. Ten Eyck2 Or Mr.. QuigG? Mr..
Sheldon? Oh, no, Mr.. Sheldon has def.
nitely declined the place. Mr.. Morris held
I'M his resignation until we could talk with
M. Sheldon. He will not accept the place.
Capt. Goddard? Impossible. Alexander L.
ris's resignation. He has made a fine
president, and Is a Republican OF sound
principles at all times. We are at sea as
to his successor.
National Commit teeman Frederick 9. Gibbs
will be kept indoors for a few days py
his physicians He said he hadn't an idea
a. to Who will succeed Mr.. Morris.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-11
FLINT'S FINE FURNITURE.
Furniture for every room in the town
or country house at factory prices.
IS WEST 23D ST.
PERSONALS.

IN THE MATTER OF THE HARLEM LANDS
4SP TH FEo aHARLEa HEIRS:
TAKE NOTICE that under grants and charters
Of the King OF England. all lands on Manhattan
Island east and north Of line running from seventy
fourth Street on the East River to One Hundred
and Twenty ninth Street on the Hudson River.
were conveyed totwenty three original Patentees.
las members of body corporate) their heirs,
successors and assigns. forever" The Pa'entees
John Delavali. Resolved wsldron. Joost Van
oblinus toblinusl. Daniel TourneuT Adoiph Meyer
Myer John spragge Jan Hendricks RTey dsn.
dow, Peter Van oblinus toblenus). Jan Dyke
man. (Dyckmanl. Jan Nagel. Aren't Iiarmanse
(Bussingj. Cornelis Jansen KortrighD. Jacqueline
IVAN Valen, William Haldron tHoldrum,. Abra-
ham Montanie (Dc La Montanye,. Peter Par
Each descendant Of said Patentees is member
Of Corporation, created by said patents. and In
terested in a large portion OF said lands. The
undersigned are engaged IN tracing these descend
ants. for the purpose of calling meeting AID m
shutting suits for recovery All who are de-
seconded directly from these twenty three Patentees
above named, bearing the same name through
the male line. collaterally (of different name)
by marriage through the female line keeping IN
mind that the blood OF the twenty three original
patentees only Is being 'Inced are are, meM N az q
ASKED 10 BEAR ANY EXPENSE IN THIS IN
DERTAK1NG. as explained In our circular letter
OF May LIST. Descendants OF the above Patentees
arc requested 10 communicate with
TOLER NCT-TING.
Counsellors at Law,
Exchange Court Room 81
Exchange Place
New York.