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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-26
Orders for Extension Approved.


That the time for the completion of con-
tract No. 1888 with the DUNCAN Plumbing
Company for plumbing work at the Weight
man School building Is hereby extended for
a period of ten days. without penalty or
cost of inspection, the District Of Columbia
suffering no loss by said extension.
That the time for the completion of con-
tract No 31S7, with Burgess & Parsons. for
constructing addition to the Cranch School
building, is hereby extended for a period Of
seventeen days. to and including November
2, 1903 without penalty. but with cost Of
inspection for the extended period charge
able against said contract.
That cement sidewalk be laid and curb
reset on the south side of street north
west between LIST and Sd streets. abutting
the Armstrong School building, at an esti-
mated cost of 1913, chargeable to the cur
rent appropriation for sidewalks and curbs
around public reservations and municipal
buildings.
That gutter basin be constructed on the
west side Of Florida avenue. opposite the
south line of lot 25. block 3, Kalorama
Heights. at an estimated cost Of S63, charge
able to the current appropriation for main
and pipe sewers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-26
DEATH OF CAPT. MUNCE.
Served Throughout Civil War In the
Confederate ARMY

Capt. Thomas Qutman Munce. formerly
an officer in the service of the confederate
states Is dead at his late home. 1884
street northwest where he expired yester-
day. after being confined to his bed for
three years from the effects of wound re-
ceived during the civil war.
He was born In Natchez Miss. in 1872,
and entered the army from his state at the
opening of the great conflict between the
north and the south.
He served throughout the war and par
ticipated In many heavy engagements On
the arrival OF peace he made his home in
Natchez and engaged In cotton planting.
He came to Washington in the second ad-
mInistration OF President Cleveland and
was appointed to the stamp division. Post
Office Department, where he afterward be-
came chief. retaining the Office for num-
Der of years. He leaves a widow and two
sons and a sister. whose home Is in Dallas,
Tex
The funeral will take place from his late
residence at O'Clock tomorrow afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-26
President Roosevelt Expresses Appre-
citation.

The Young Mems Republican Club OF the
District of Columbia held conference at
4Ot 1st street southeast yesterday evening.
James Augustus Poe, jr., president, pre-
sided and Frederick Harris served as secre-
tary of the club. A letter from President
Roosevelt, thanking the club for expire sio 8
of good will and Endorsement of his admin
istration at a former meeting. was read.
This was loudly applauded First Vice
Pres dent Isom Mitchell offered a resoluu n.
thanking Pres. dent Roosevelt for his kind
expressions TO the club, which WIS unani-
mously adopted. The club then adopted as
it's motto. Economy. Sobriety. Morality
and Industry" The organization was COM
pleted by the election OF Horace Smith -
second vice president Henry Heights.
s.stant treasurer; Harry Lancaster. assist
ant secretary; Venebal Brown. assistant
sergeant-at-arms. and Jerome Dunmore.
cha plain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-26

made n speech at big Democratic rally IN
Cooper Union Saturday night in which ne
disclosed Mr.. Bryan's attitude IN these
words: las l rode up the avenue To-Day
with one of the greatest democrats alive
was glad to see that his view conceded with
mine about the two tickets, as they are op-
posed to each other in this campaign. The
situation is presented of one side running
for reelection on its record. while the men
who made that record are the candidates
on the opposition ticket
Mr.. Bryan will remain here three or four
days. and today 1t was whispered in inside
democratic circles that his conferences Will
have to do with more than the mere local
campaign. He Is intent, 1t Is said. upon
urging the democrats to get together TOT
1904. Mr.. Bryan will unite with William
e. Whitney and other eastern democrats
to solidify the party in New York city. For
some time Mr.. Towre has been intermeol-
airy between the Bryan democrats and the
former dissenting eastern democrats he
undoubtedly has the confidence and GOOD
will of the latter. with whom his business
connec tions bring him into daily closer
contact and personal afhliatfon.
Hearst Lukewarm as to Tammany.
There Is some gossip about the lukewarm
support Mr.. William r. Hearst Is giving
the Tammany ticket in his paper. The
journal Is for the ticket. but is not ram
pant. and there is a noticeable lack of
aggressiveness. 1t is said that Mr.. Hearst.
with his Presidential aspirations In view.
does not relish the possibility of the great
prominence of another young New York
democrat. George B. Mcclellan. Further
ore the New York democrats have not
yet enthused over the Hearst presidential
boom.
As to practicable campaign methods.
Tammany has the advantage in respect to
funds and the fusionists the advantage in
leadership and management. The alleged
contribution OF public service corporations
TO the Tammany sinews of war s the sub
ject of wide comment. The fusonists have
rot as much money as they would like. but
their campaign is in the hands of very
skilful political managers. Senator Platt S
machine although it was unfavorable to
the renomiua ion of Mr.. Low. is working
Loyalty for the fusion ticket
The next two or three days are expected
to Indicate the trend of the outcome.
N. .. M.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-26
Advices From st. Petersburg
Are Peacelike.
CONFERENCE AT TOXIC
RUSSIA WILL BE ASKED TO Elk
PLAIN PURPOSE.
Corea Protests Against Russia Making
Fortihcations at Yongampho
on the Yalu.

LONDON, October 26.-In connection with
the insurance against war risks effected
on shipments OF Welsh coal to Port Arthur.
for Russia. telegram was received in
London today from St Petersburg saying
there is no further necessity to insure
against war This is interpreted as fore
casting a favorable outcome of the negoti-
etiCns between Russia and Japan.
TOXIC, Japan. October 26.-Baron de
Rosen. the Russian minister. and Foreign
Minister Komura resumed their conferences
today. The Japanese cabinet also held an
other session.
The Russian minister at Seoul. Corea.
has recognized the illegality of the action
of the Russian authorities in preventing
the landing al Yongampho recently of Hag-
hiwara Shuichi, secretary of the Japanese
legation at Seoul. and his party, and has
sent the requisite instructions to Yon-
gampho.
Secretary Haghiwara Shuichi reports that
the press kilograms regarding the situation
on the Yalu river have been greatly exag-
gerated.
According to advices from Seoul the Rus
sian shores of the Tumen river. on the
northern frontier of Corea. are extensively
pa trOlled by Russian troops.
YOKOHAMA. Japan. October 26.-It is
reported that the result of the elder states
mems conference on Saturday last was to
confirm Japans intention to press Russia
for definite conclusion of the negotiations.
The Corean government has protested
against the Russian fertilization Of YOn-
gampho, on the Yalu river.
Owing to the failure to receive any adj
vices from their agents in Russia, Japan
of war. the officials of the State Depart
ment are inclined to the belief that the sit
uation is not really critical 1t appears
that the embassies and legations Of the
ll1rf ant
inquiries 1t is stated that the only informa-
ton that they have is contained in the
press reports. The Russian embassy here
is at present in charge of Mr.. Hansen, one
of the secretaries. but it is highly desirable
from Russian point of view that the am
bassador himself should be here in the
event of active hostilities between Russia
and Japan. Hence 1t is stated that Count
Cassini will start on his return to Wash
ingtOn from St. Petersburg next month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-26
YELLOW FEVER IN THE ARMY.
A Case at Fort Sam Houston, San
Antonio, Reported.

The War Department has been informed
that there is a case OF yellow fever among
the troops at Fort Sam Houston. San An
tonic Tex.
Officers of the marine hospital service
who are at San Antonio report they do
not fear a spread of yellow fever from that
point The disease has not made much
progress there to date. and 1t IS believed
to have been I'm existence there long time.
The medical society. state health authori-
ties and marine hospital authorities are CO.
operating at San Antonio in trying to
stamp out the disease. Ire intern ational
fair, which was in progress at San Antonio
was broken up. and the visitors returning
to their homes are to be subject to six days
observation. II their home towns will per-
NIT them to return.
The disease Is still running at Laredo. but
the number OF cases Is smaller each day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-26
NO AvAIEABLE FUNDS.
Auditors Report on Application for
Repairs to Naval Battalion Wharf.

Gen. George II. Harries recently trans
mitted to the District Commissioners speci-
flcations pseparedaby Major F. L. Averill,
chief engineer of sthe District militia. to-
gether with three proposals for work in
connection with the wharf of the District
Naval Battalion. The principal item of
work mentioned was the building of a fence
to inclose the wharf of the District Naval
Battalion n1~hich work. 1t was stated.
seemed absolutely necessary in order that
tie battalion might properly perform its
duties and fave cqmplese possession of the
Major Averill recommended that the pro-
posal OF Piper 4 Kenyon. the lowest bid
ders. for the construction OF a fence alone.
at a cost OF $163.50, be accepted and that a
contract be made accordingly. General
Harries approved the recommendation.
Commissioner mcfarland forwarded the
papers to Commissioner West with a re-
whether there was an available balance out
OF which to pay for the construction Of the
fence in question
In his report on the matter submitted to
the Commissioners today Auditor Garrison
states that there Is no balance from which
funds can be lawfully drawn to pay for the
work mentioned
The auditors report on the matter fol-
lows: included in the appropriation for
the militia for the current fiscal year there
Is an item, or subhead. for construction of
sultdDle dock Tor the CnlteQ states steam
ship Fern and the United States steamship
Oneida. to be Immediately available. $1,000.
The total amount expended from this item
of appropriation on account of said dock
is $2,77O.49 leaving balance of 1929. 81
which Is not available for expenditure ex-
cept for the payment OF expenses properly
incurred during the fiscal year ended June
80, 1903. or for the fullfilment of contracts
properly made within said fiscal year.
The construction OF the proposed fence"
continues Auditor Garrison. is not specified
In or made part OF the contract for the con-
struction of the dock, which was made
prior to June 30, 1903. Since contract
was made for the construction and painting
of the fence prior to June 80, 1903, so as to
obligate the appropriation for said fiscal
year. do not see how the uneXpended bal
ance of $223.51, or any part thereof, can be
lawfully used for that nurnoSe., ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-26
RESUMED LATE TODAY.
Hearing in the Police Court on Charges
Against L. J. Stern.

The preliminary hearing Of Leopold j.
Stern on charge of false pretenses in con-
nection with the Post Office Department in
vestigation. which has been before the
United States branch of the Police Court
since Monday of last week, was resumed to-
day. The hearing was set for 1 o'clock, but
because OF pressure of regular business it
was nearly 2:30 clock when the case was
reached.
Charles E. Crowell, post office inspector,
temporarily in charge of the supplies for
the rural free delivery, called to the
stand The witness said he had becG iden-
titled with the investigation since April.
In reply to a question from one of the
attorneys for the defense. Inspector Gro
well said he searched the files of that
branch of the postal service. but found
nothing bearing on the change of contract
under consideration. The task, he said.
was of considerable magnitude, and has not
yet been completed.
Inspector Crowell had not concluded at 3
O'Clock. when The Stars report closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-26
GEN. CHAFFFE TAKES CHARGE.
Reports at War Department as Success
Bor to Gen. Corbiu.

Major General y. r. Chaffee. recently in
command of the Department of the East at
New York. reported at the War Department
this morning and entered on the discharge
of his duties as the principal assistant to the
chief of the general staff as the successor of
Major General Corbin, who has been trans
ferred to the command of the Department
OF the East During the day General Chat
fee was In conference with General Young,
Judge Advocate General Davis. General
Randolph chief of artillery, and Generals
Bliss and Carter of the general staff in re-
gard To military matters. General ChaHee
will occupy the office vacated by General
Corbin. at the southern end of the west cor
ridor on the second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-26
ARTILLERYMEN WON.
Took Foot Ball Game From Engineers
by II to O.

played at the Washington barracks reser-
walton Saturday afternoon between teams
from the artillery company at Fort Hunt
and the engineer battalion at Washington
barracks. The artillerymen were the VIC
tors by a score OF IT to o. They made three
touchdowns and two goals. Captain c. W.
Kutz. Corps Of Engineers. stationed at the
War Department. was the referee.
This was one Of a series of games between
teams from the posts OF Fort Myer, Fort
Washington. Fort Hunt and Washington
barracks. The Fort Washington team has
won games from the teams from Fort Hunt
at Washington barracks. The engineers
at Washington barracks have lost both
games they have played and attribute the
fact to their lack Of practice and condition
they having just returned from a long serv-
ice In the Philippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-26
FINANCE AND TRADE
General Tone to Stock Market
Was Bullish.
ADVANCE IN COPPER
RAILROAD STOCKS ALSO BENEFIT
ED BY THE RISE.
In the Late Trading There Was Less
Activity But Little Pres
sure to Sell.
ADVANCE IN COPPER

NEW YORK, October 26-The week
opened OF the stock exchange with business
in small volume. but showing general de-
gree of firmness. improvements. however.
were very slight and more generally con-
fined to the railroad list. while Amalga-
mated showed but little reflection of the ex-
cited and buoyant market for raw copper
abroad.
Buying orders became more abundant
after the opening and their execution car
ried the market considerably higher. Anal
gamated Copper resumed it's conspicuous
position of last week in the dealings, and
on steady accumulation of stock touched
363s. a rise of ~. The standard stocks were
in good demand particularly the grain-car-
rying roads. ST. Paul and the Pacifcs gain
ing point or more and Northwestern 9
Reading, Louisville and Nashville. Steel
preferred. Sugar. American Car preferred
Smelling and Peoples Gas also advanced a
point or more.
Prices further in the second hour.
bringing the active stocks generally, in
Guiding the industrials. into the range of
one-point gains. Amalgamated rose an ex-
IRENE "a, ard Car preferred. Realty pre-
ferred. Chicago Union Traction. Metropoli-
tan Street Railway. General Electric and
New York Central " to 2. Ann Arbor
preferred declined and Railway Steel
Springs ~. The demand had subsidized at
rccn, but prices held very we'll. Bonds
were steady at noon
But little interest was displayed In the
early afternoon trading, and the market
was easier. rather more from inanition than
from any pressure of offerings. Amalga-
mated fell back a large fraction. but the
other active stocks We're not appreciably
changed. Wide fluctuations were more fire.
quent among less active stocks Chicago
Union Traction preferred advanced and
New York, Chicago and st. Louis second
preferred points. The market hardened
again later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-26
THE WAR AT FORT RILEY.
Col. Steever Expected to Hold Out
Against Superior Force.

FORT RILEY, Kan. October 26.-Col
Steever of the 4th Cavalry was given COM
mand today of small force defending Fort
Riley against superior numbers under Gen.
Carr and ordered to hold his place at all
hazards. Col Steever's position at Fort
Riley was by the terms of the military
problem made vital to the blue forces in
order that a junction might be made be-
tween them and a hypothetical main body.
Gen. Cars force was designed to prevent
the junction of the two blue" armies and
in order to prevent this his object was to
carry the position at Fort Riley by assault.
The problem resulted In a spirited contest
on the hills back of Fort Riley and was
quite successful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-26
POLICE MAKING SEARCH.
Young Woman Said to Be Partially De:
mented Suddenly Disappears.

A message was sent to police headquar-
quarters and the 'harbOr office this after
noon from a local business house, asking
that search be made for Miss Martin. nine
teen years old. OF l7O4 9th street northwest.
1t was stated to the police that Miss Martin
Is slightly .dementsd and has suicidal inten-
tons. The police were also told that Miss
Martin had said she was going to jump
overheard. She IS described as wearing a
red skirt. tan coat and gresnsihat. $780,
The, young lady left home this morning
with ,slother young lady. who had Charge
of her. The latter had some shopping to
do and went to a 7th street store. While
in the store her companion disappeared.
AS soon as she missed her she had an en-
ploye of the store send telephone messages
in all directions, hoping the police would be
able to oyertake her before she could reach
the river or harm herself In any way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-26
Anderson's Appeal Denied.

The civil service commission has decided
adversely upon the appeal Of Joseph F. An
derson Of Blacksmiths Union. No 4O7. to
the action Of the second assistant postmas-
te- general In Diminishing him from his posi-
ton in the equipment division of the mail
bag repair shop. In the final decision 1t Is
pointed out that where a removal Is made
for any cause other than one political or
religious. which in the opinion OF the on
Ger making the removal will promote the
efficiency of the service. the commission
has no authority to interfere"
1t Is the intention of Mr.. Anderson to
make an appeal to the President, with the
expectation that rule IL Of the civil service
commission as to removals should not be
set at defiance. as Is claimed in this case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-26
GEN. CHAsE's CASE PUT OFF.
Report That Gen. Bell Will Be Asked
to Resign

DENVER, Colo. October 26.-Court-mar-
tial proceedings in the case of Brig. Gen.
John Chase. Colorado National Guard. have
been adjourned until Thursday next in or
der to give Col. Fahnestock, president OF
the court, an opportunity to attend a
funeral.
1t Is reported that on reconvening the
court will exonerate Gen. Chase ON the
charges Of perjury and disobedience Of or
ders. which were made against him by Ad1t
Gen. Sherman Bell.
1t Is understood that Gov. Peabody has
asked Bell to resign, and should he refuse
to comply, 1t is said, the governor will re-
move him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-26
FIREMAN COMMENDED.
Stops Runaway Team and Receives
Grateful Acknowledgment.

Grateful Acknowledgment.
The Commissioners today received from
Chief Engineer Belt OF the fire department
a letter written by Mr.. c. B. Matthews as
sistant superintendent of the Washington
city post ONCE at station g, commencing,
tho action of Fireman 8. @. D. Rollins Of
No. fire engine company in stopping a
runaway team. Mr.. Matthews states:
ION Wednesday morning. October q, one
Of your noble firemen stopped a runaway
team consisting of two horses and very
heavy wagon that was dashing up G street
about 7:3O o'clock in the morning. The
wagon was unoccupied at the time 1t
passed this office on G street. Neverthe-
less. inasmuch as the street was filled with
people going to work. and who were in
Immediate danger I considered 1t a brave
act. and on that account ought to be
brought to your attention.
II failed to learn his name until later
when 1 was informed 1t was Mr.. 8. G. d.
Rollins Of No. engine company. Trusting
that you will at least commend this brave
man In some way. I am. yours truly"
Chief Belt has reported to the Commits
soners that he had warmly commended
Mr.. Rollins for his action in this time Of
need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-26
Suggested Street Improvement.

The commissioners have received q Sec
ond request from Mr.. George w. King OF
1892 s1std streetunorthwest that street
northwest. between 83d and Both streets be
improved, az In hiat communication Mr. King
says:
IT have done this regularly for ten years.
as you Will find, by consulting the District
file boxes D Witt,ithe exception Of side
walk ON :the soath side between $50 and
34th streetI, paid for by abutting property
owners thu street remains in the condition
1t was when was boy, some fifty-odd
years ago. I hare been Informed by those
street was; In, the same condition one hum
dred years ago. While old conditions please
some, those Who-keep pace with the young
want improvements. This street has been
on the schedule For years. Why not vary
the custom and improve it this year?
should the, street be improved it would be-
come q Imdch-uSkd thoroughfare into the
central and business portion Of George
town." y -
The Commissioners have noted the letter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-26
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets
Baltimore Markets.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BALTIMORE, Md October 26-FLO

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
BALTIMORE. Nd. October 26.-FLOUR-Firm;
winter extra, So 10a$3 40; winter clear, So Goa
$50; winter straight s. sOas4 O5; winter patent.
= sSsS4 81 spring e. clesE SssSss4 %; sprina
receipts. q, 979 barrels; exports. IA barrels.
2 red weste, n. SsHsssS: October, sslassSR: No:
yember. ssas6N; December s7.sas7A; May. san
bushels; southern by sample. 76as6; southern on
grade, 7SaS6.
CORN-Dull and lower: spot, 50a60H; October,
5Oa50hs; November new old. 49a49A: year, 4siza
4Sh: January, 47Aa4s; steamer mixed. 4sa4sh
receipts, 90 416 bushels; southern white corn Son
b4i southern yellow corn. 50a54.
OATS-Quiet; No. 2 white 42a42ls; No. 2 mixed,
40ha41; receipts, 10. 40 bushels.
RYE-Firmer: No. 2, 50; western, 90.
HAY-Firm; No. timothy. $3.50; No. clover
mixed, SIS. 50a$14.0 90.
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Steady; steam to Liverpool.
per bushel. lis. ID. November. Cork for orders,
per quarter, q, Cd. October.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
EG0S-Unchanged.
CHEESE@Unchanged.
SUGAR-Unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-26
Building Permits Issued.

Building permits were issued today as
follows:
Floyd Palmer. automobile storage shed.
rear of 26O5 Columbia avenue northwest
cost. 81 900.
F. X Higden, two-story brick dwelling.
Queens Chapel road. near Langdon Park:
cost, $1,000. And two two-story orick
dwellings on I'D street, Langdon PARK;
cost, 81, 500 each.
r. F. Bradbury, two-story frame dwell
Ing. on Carroll street between Railroad
avenue and Minnesota avenue; cost. $500.