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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-22
Auditor Petty Unable to
Make Statement Today.
WATSON DEFALCATION
EXHAUSTIVE EXAMINATION OF
BOOKS AND VOUCHERS.
Treasury Department Announces Will
Engness to Handle the "Whole
Cost" Fund.

Mr.. ]. T. Petty. the District auditor,
port of the Watson defalcation and state
ment concerning the management of the
permit funds which have heretofore been
handled in his office. in time to submit to
the Commissioners today. Mr.. Petty began
active work on the statement last Friday
and has worked almost continuously since
then. Yesterday, Sunday, he was at the
auditors office from I o'clock in the morn
ing until 10 o'clock last night. He has re-
manned at home today that he could
work unmolested by the routine affairs of
his office. Mr.. Alonzo Tweedale. the depu-
ty. is in charge of the Office in the absence
of the auditor
The preparation of the report, 1t is stated.
has involved minute inspection of the
books and vouchers in the Office for the
past four and half years, and a somewhat
less rigid examination for fifteen years
past The statement will be ready within
the next few days however. and will be as
complete and accurate the auditor can
make 1t.
He has delayed filing the report because
of his desire to avoid any premature state
ments or Inaccuracies. The report was
generally expected today. Mr.. Petty had
promised the Commissioners he would do
his utmost to comply with their desire
for early statement. AS the report is of
so much Importance to the auditor and to
the people of the District, the Commission
ers Will make no undue demands regarding
it. The report VIII surely be filed some
time this week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-22

Mr.. Mcfarland explained that the Com
missioners realized this, but added that the
case seemed to be one of necessity, which
would warrant the granting of the request
as a matter Of comfy and courtesy, so
that the Commissioners might have an in
dependent official report, which they could
use as basis for action in improving con-
ditions. and which they could also submit
to Congress if desired. Thereupop the re-
quest was granted. and this morning Mr..
N. NJ. Ambrose of the office of the con-
trOller of the treasury and Mr.. j. l.. Chase
of the Office of the auditor for the State
and other departments reported to Com
missioner Mcfarland, as president of the
board. A brief board session ensued, at
which the treasury officials were presented
to all three members of the District tri-
umvirate. Soon after this they began their
work of examination. They will deal espe-
cially with the accounts as handled by
Watson during the past four and half
years.
The Commissioners were much gratified
today to receive word from Mr.. Taylor.
the acting secretary of the treasury. that
the department will accept the deposit OF
the funds formerly handled In the auditors
Office. The treasury was at first disposed
not to accept the account, as 1t was out
side the regular routine and the funds re-
lated solely to the District The funds
are known as the whole cost funds. and
include the moneys deposited by corpora
lions and plumbers to cover the cost of re-
pairs to pavements and any new work
which the individuals or corporations are
willing required to pay. The letter from
Acting Secretary Taylor reads:
Il have the honor to inform you that. In
compliance with the wish expressed in your
letter of the 10Th instant the treasurer of
the United States has assented to the OPEN
ing of separate account on the books of
his office in the name of the disbursing
officer of the District of Columbia, to be
known as whole cost funds account, the
collector of taxes to be permitted to de-
posit such moneys direct to the credit of
this account. to be disbursed on the checks
of the said disbursing officer. You will
please confer with the treasurer of the
United States as to necessary details In
the "
The Washington times., 1903-10-18
ANOTHER CLAIMANT
TO SERVIAN THRONE
London Agent of Macedonian Commit
tee Has Pretty Story Cup
His SleeS g"

LONDON. Oct. 17.-While King Peter
Karageorgovitch is ioitering on his
throne, beset by Obstacles on every
hand. and a number OF people are urg-
ing the claim TO the Kingdom of the ille-
Ultimate son OF King Milan, another
claimant is quietly making preparations
to work up a sentiment in his own favor.
Lazar Gerbillanovich became King of
Servia in 1872 and was killed in battle
shortly afterward. His blind son was
his successor. but later the Turks took
Belgrade and put an end TO Servian iir-
dependence. In 1858 Servia was attacked
by the German Emperor Leopold !, and
for his espousal of the imperial cause a
descendant of Gerbillanovich was
created King of Servia and reigned
until the Turks again snvaded the land.
driving the Servians before them.
All of the Kings family were murdered
with the exception of his eldest son. the
heir apparent. who was rescued by Il
servant and carried TO Prussia. The
present claimant is a descendant OF this
prince. and named Eugen Lazarevich.
He was at one time lieutenant In the
Austrian army, and IS a man in the
prime of life. about thirty-six years old.
He is at present the London agent Of
the Macedonian committees.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18
AUTO BOOM HELPS
INNS AND WOMEN
Ancient HostelrieS Being Horribly Renovated-So-
Ciety Leaders Earn Pocket Money.

is to a lady who has opportunities Of
singing the praises of a particular
make of car to wealthy friends.
To help his titled agent the manufac-
turer places one. sometimes two, cars at
her disposal, usually at her country
house, sends down competent chauffeurs
i'm smart uniform, and keeps the cars In
thorough-going order, knowing well that
a good run is more likely to influence a
prospective purchaser than most things.
Ny lady manages her share of the
business quite easily. Several non-mo-
toring men and women are invited to
her place in the country for the week
end. A smart motor-car, perhaps two,
meets them at the station and conveys
them to the house some few miles away
in a few minues. and that short run suf-
fees TO break down prejudices and create
interest in the perhaps hitherto despised
mode of locomotiOn.
The fair hostess is charmed that they
have enjoyed the ride so much, IS as
tonished to hear that they have never
ridden in a motor-car before, and prom
Uses a long drive on the morrow. The
chauffeur makes quite sure that his car
is in perfect running order. for on nc
account must there be a breakdown, and
the next morning, after leisurely
breakfast, a party is made up. and 3
nice little run to the coast and back
about 100 miles or so-is easily accom-
plished before dinner. The non-motor-
ing guests are converted at once and fol
ever They place orders for cars exact
ly like my lady's, and mention nsr name
as surety of special attention. The
order is booked, and my lady receives 2
check.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

LONDON, Oct. 1.-THE old familiar
sign. Accommodation for Man and
Beast" which has been seen in all
English-speaking countries for so many
years. is gradually giving way to a
new device. which shows you how mod
ern the world has become "Accommo-
dalton for Man and Motor" seems TO be
the fashion OF the day. Now that the
automobile has become Il recognized
means OF progression throughout the
country. not only for the ultra-rich,
but for all classes. the status of the
country inn has become more en-
HANGED
Suddenly, as If by magic, in all parts
of the country we see newly vanished
doors. splendid electrically lighted gem
eral rooms, and a visible furnishing up
of old houses. If the owners only knew
that they are spelling their best at
fractions by throwing out old furni-
ture, and replacing it with the garish
product OF the modern factory, they
would hesitate as to the manner I'm
which they are carrying out their
renOvations.
Some facts have become known dur
ing the last few days which throw some
light on the trade in motor cars among
people of position More than one lady
in society is adding considerably 10 her
income by this means. During the past
twelve months a certain well-known
lady of title alone has sold twenty, and
when il is realized that the commits
sion varies from 10 to 20 per cent. and
that the price of a car may be any
thing between $500 and 5000. it will
readily be seen how profitable an agency
The Washington times., 1903-10-18
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The Washington times., 1903-10-18
CYR|L'S ENGAGEMENT
AROUSES CARS COURT
Should He Marry Divorced Grand
Duchess, He May Be
Banished.

ST. PETERSBURG. Oct. 1.-THE re-
port that the divorced Grand Duchess
Victoria is to be married TO Grand Duke
Cyril, son of Grand Duke Vladimir, is
raising a furore in Russian court cir
Giles, owing to the fact that Victoria.
on account OF her divorce. is already
excluded from court. and that there
are only three lives between Grand Duke
Cyril and the Russian throne. These
three are the Car. the Grand Duke
Michael. who is said TO be a consump-
tive, and the Grand Duke Vladimir, who
Is now an old man.
The complications are increased by the
fact that the Czarina and the Grand
Duchess Of Serge are sisters OF the di-
vorced husband of the Grand Duchess
Victoria. II the marriage takes place
the Car will doubtless Danish Cyril
from Russia, as he has other grand
dukes who have married contrary &c
his imperial wishes
The Washington times., 1903-10-18
ITALIAN POLITICIANS
DELIGHTED WITH Plus

ROME. Oct. 17.--Time after time Pope
Plus Y has shown that he holds opinions
totally opposed 10 those of mis- prede-
cessor.
The latter. as Is Known, did every
thing 10 demonstrate his opposition OF
all that was in even the smallest way
Italian in character. Ia direct contrast.
Pope Plus x has nominated as the COM
mander Of his gendarmes an italian
former commissioner OF police, Count
ceccopieri As result Italian politI-
cal circles are rejoicing over this symp-
tom OF conciliatory spirit.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18
DISTRICT GETS CREDIT
ON REIMBURSABLE TAX
Auditor Garrison Can Find No Law to
Sustain Mr.. Timme's Position.

Auditor Garrison. in answer TO a ques-
ton raised several days ago by E. G..
Timme. Auditor for the State and
Other Departments. has informed the
Commissioners that he is not ac-
qUainted with any provision of law
which authorizes collections on account
OF taxes 70 be deposited to the credit
OF the District OF Columbia. and the
United States. in equal parts"
Mr. Timme recently neld up an item
intended for a DistricJ credit. amount
ing TO 81 .Ozs.67 and penalty OF $3.50 pur-
porting 20 be ''reimburs2DIe tax" Mr..
Timme said that as the United States
was charged with hair the expenditures
on tax accounts. Il should be allowed
fits share OF credits. Auditor Garrison
replies that the charge ia this in
stance was a District charge. and con-
sequently the sl,0f9.s7, with penalty.
should be a District credit.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18
KING LEOPOLD GUEST
OF AUSTRIAN EMPEROR
May Ask Francis Joseph to Arbitrate
the Mooted Congo
Question.

VIENNA. Oct. liking Leopold ar
rived here today on a brief visit 10
Emperor Francis Joseph. who met the
Belgian King at the railroad station.
The two rulers afterward drove to the
Hofburg.
1t was recently reported that King
Leopold was going 10 see Francis
Joseph to ask him TO arbitrate the
Congo trouble 1t was also gossip that
a reconciliation with his daughter,
Countess Longay Duchess Stephanie).
might be effected.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18

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The Washington times., 1903-10-18
SKUPSTCHINA APPROVES
ALESANDER'S MURDER
Army Regicides Praised in Address to
the Throne by That
Body.

VIENNA, Oct. 1.-THE ''Neues Tages-
blatt' asserts that King Peter OF Servia
Will visit the Austrian and Russian
courts in December. As both the courts
have declined TO receive Servian Off
GERS. IT is evident that King Peter can
take with him only a civil suite.
II is reported from Belgrade that the
skupstchina I'm an address TO the throne
has just expressed its appreciation OF
the murder OF King Alexander and
Queen Draga. The address says: by
this act the army has shown its oneness
with the people and its love of coun
try"
The Washington times., 1903-10-18
Gambling On Increase.

Gambling is voted to be distinctly on
the increase. though at cards the stakes
are considerably smaller than they once
were. One never hears of three estates
lost in three nights. Bridge is now 1T
tie less than a disease. especially among
women. many OF whom pass most OF
their afternoons and evenings over the
card table.
What society commentator calls
''the bridge tax is playing havoc with
society in England. for many men re-
fuse 10 pay their footing by being
fieeced at cards. The settling Of card
accounts between men and women often
provides unpleasant situations. The
more or less sarcastic suggestion Is
made in one Of the papers that II nc
man be asked to dinner or luncheon OF
TO stay in a country house who viii not
in return risk his money at bridge, many
Of the most Independent minded viii
naturally withdraw from society
The Washington times., 1903-10-18
SALE OF CHATTANOOGA.

NEWARK, n. j.. Oct T7-Judge
kirkpatrick. in the Federal court here
today. refused to interfere in the pro-
posed sale of the cruiser Chattanooga,
which is advertised for sale by the
sheriff OF Union county on Tuesday
next. The sale is to be made 10 satisfy
a claim of Babcock & Wilcox, boiler
makers. who say they have been I'M
able TO collect a bill of S19.5O0
The Washington times., 1903-10-18
VICTOR GOES TO HUNT

PARIS, Oct. Il. - King Victor En-
manuel Of Italy today accompanied
President Loubet to the hunt at Ram
oouillet. The town gave his Majesty
and the President an elaborate vel
come. Rain partially marred the hunt
ing. Madame Loubet gave a dinner
To Queen Helena at the Elysee Palace
and conducted her Majesty through the
galleries.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18
TO ANNEX ARCTIC LANDS.

NEW YORK. Oct. 17-Word was re-
ceived here today from North Labrador
from Simon w. Bartlett. captain of the
ship Neptune. which is conveying an
expedition sent out under the auspices
of the Canadian Geological Survey. to
undertake the exploration and acuuisi-
ton OF Arctic territory and to check
poaching in the whale fisheries in Ca
madam waters. All was we'll
The Washington times., 1903-10-18
ORANGE RIVER COLONY
SOURCE OF REVENUE

LONDON. Oct. 1.-THE revenue OF the
Orange River Colony in South Africa
for the past financial year amounted TO
&1. ga. 900. After all expenses were paid
a balance was left I'm the treasury of
f229 DO
The Washington times., 1903-10-18
PATENT OILS BARRED
BY COMMISSIONER WEST
Holds Up Requisition for Lovejoy School
Because Competition Was
Impossible.

Commissioner West yesterday after
noon held up a requisition drafted BY
Secretary Rodrick. OF the Board OF Edu-
cation. for a supply OF oil TO be used at
the Lovejoy School. The requisition
specified a particular brand of oil, which
IS controlled by one firm. AS a cOnse-
quence competition was preclUded
Mr.. West said that he would approve
no acquisitions which call for particular
brands or fnaEcs Of patented articles
without giving dealers an opportunity TO
bid on something lust as good"
The Washington times., 1903-10-18
BANK EMpLoYE SENTENCED.

BUFFALO, Oct 17--Fred A Johnson
defaulting individual bookkeeper of the
Marine National Bank. was sent TO Ell
mira Reformatory by Justice Kruse yes
terday- He withdrew his plea of not
guilty and pleaded guilty to grand lar
ceny In the first degree. johnson EN-.
bezzled $3.50. and charged it to the ac-
count OF a depositor.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18
UNITED STATES MAY BUY
CANADA'S SEALING FLEET
Said That This Nation Will Contribute
Two-Thirds of Sum
Needed.

ST. PETERSBURG. oct. IN A.
Komarov. who was the Russian repre-
sentative in the seal arbitration at The
Hague. has been appointed a delegate
TO the November seal conference.
II is said that the United States offers
to pay two-thirds OF the $500. 600 Canada
demands for her sealing fleet, provided
Russia contributes One-third of the sum.
Ambassador Mccormick has returned
to ST. Petersburg.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18
TIPS AND TIPPUNG
VEXED QUESTIONS
Feeling of Servants Becom-
ing IntOlerabIe Nuisance.
WEST ENDERS DRINK LESS
But Gambling Is on Increase and
Bridge Tax" Makes Unpleas-
antness in Society.
WEST ENDERS DRINK LESS

LONDON. Oct. 1.-THE vexed ques-
tion of tips keeps cropping out in print
One writer points out that II is becoming
more difficulty. partly from this very
reason, for person of moderate in
come to pay even an occasional visit
to friends.
Indeed, since the Introduction of week
end parties married couples are often
obliged to give up the delights of visit
ing. so serious are the inroads on the
purse. 1t is not possible to give servants
much Oless for three days than for a
week. so the visitor finds himself
mulcted doubly in tips from Friday TO
Monday in one house. from Monday to
Friday at another.
Get Many Tips.
1t is the fashion To pity the domestic
servant but It has been asked. in what
category can we place the gamekeeuer.
who receives a G10 Cs5W tip. or the but
Ter, whose wages and tips exceed the
salary of many a clergyman?
Another question one finds discussed
IS that of abstemiousness. II is nm
questionabiy true men in the West End
are drinking less and less frequently
than their predecessors OF twenty years
ago. This is proved by the club wine
accounts. Occasional drinking between
meals at first rate clubs has decreased
enormously. The consumption of wine
at luncheon and dinner has also de-
creased greatly. On the other hand. the
consumption OF wine. beer. and spirits
throughout the country generally has
grown.
For this abstemiousness among the
upper classes the attention now paid TO
the liver is said to be partly RESPONSE
bic. Doctors have traced Ills to drink
and trained their patients TO abstem-
iousness.
The Washington times., 1903-10-18
About $4,000, Including
Women and Children,
Cross Frontier.
ALL TOTALLY DESTITUTE
Boris Dead and Rebellion
Broken, Country at Mer-
cy of the Turk.

LONDON. Oct 17.-According to the
most moderate estimate, says the Sofia
correspondent OF the Times" there are
now 1900 refugees in Bulgaria from
Macedonia and the vilayet OF Adria-
nople. OF whom 1900 have arrived In the
past few weeks. The fugitives are most
ly old men. women and children. Almost
all are in a condition Of total destitu-
ton
American missionaries who have been
in daily contact with the fugitives say
that the attacks on the Christian quar-
tiers of Losengrad. Malotirnovo and
neighboring villages were made unex-
pectedly. The soldiers plundered and
burned the houses and mercilessly mas
sacred men and even women. Many
young girls were removed to the
soldiers quarters.
At Mercy of Soldiery.
The rising in the Razlog district APP
pears to have been suppressed before 1T
spread widely. The inhabitants now re-
main at the mercy Of the infuriate ]
soldiers and bashi-bazouks.
The Bulgarian ministry of the In
terror has issued a circular to the local
authorities pointing out that about
5000 refugees. mostly wholly destitute,
are now congregated in the frontier dis
tricts. AS they cannot be repatriated
until guarantees for their security have
been obtained and means have been
provided for rebuilding their houses
measures must be taken for domiciling
them I'm various parts OF the country,
with the view of the avoidance Of cpl
denies and the relief of suffering The
authorities are ordered TO arrange for
the villages in the interior and the con-
struetion. If necessary. of temporary
abodes-
Efforts of England
A parliamentary paper is issued today
dealing with Macedonian affairs during
the past month. 1t shows that on Sep
temter - Lord Lansdowne urged upor
the Austrian and Russian governments
the extension of their reform scheme
including the appointment of a Chris
tan governor or the retention of the
Mussulm2n governor assisted by Eu-
ropean assessors; the withdrawal OF
the undisciplined Turkish irregulars ano
reserves: military attaches of the pow
ers 10 accompany the Turkish forces
and some system of relief for the vic
tins.
on October 5 the Austrian and Russian
that his suggestions accorded with tn
views of the Car and Emperor Franci
Joseph, and they would be embodied Il
the Joint note TO the porte decided on a
the imperial conference at Muersteg.
Boris Death Confirmed.
sALONICA. European Turkey. Oct Il
The report OF the death of Boris Sa
rafoff. the famous Macedonian leader
is confirmed.
An imperial trade has been receives
here ordering severe punishment TO b.
mcted out TO soldies guilty of brutality
theft, or drunkenness.
Recent advices say that the Macedo
Man committeeman have decided for tn
present to continue fomenting excite
ment by isolated assassinations.
Reports arriving from Sofia say tn
murder OF Prince Ferdinand of Bulgari.
has been decided upon. and the Russian
consul general here is said to be in grea
danger.