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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-23
TO ENLARGE NAVAL STATION.
Owner Of Land at Bremerton Confers
With Secretary Moody.

Mr.. William Bremen, in honor of whom
the town of Bremerton. Washington, was
named, was at the Navy Department today
and had a conference with Secretary Moody
and Rear Admiral Endicott chief of the
bureau of yards and docks, in regard to
the proposition for the aquirement by the
government of the land adjoining the naval
station at Bremerton. This land is owned
by Mr.. Bremen and 1t is said that he is
willing to sell 1t to the government for a
reasonable sum. 1t is alleged that there
are a number of drinking saloons and
places Of ill-repute on the property, and
that their presence exerts most demoral-
izng influence on the men employed at the
naval station. A strong effort was made
some months ago to procure the removal Of
these Objectionable resorts, but it was only
partially successful.
1t is now urged that the requirement of
the land by the government Is the only
sure way of accomplishing the purpose of
the government to rid the locality of the
nuisances complained of as tending to de-
stroy the usefulness Of the naval station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-23
AUTHORITY OF CHIEF OF STAFF.
Legality Of Orders Issued by Him is
Questioned

AS might have been expected the geenral
staff administration of the army, even this
early in its existence, is the subject of criti-
cism by certain military experts who have
| never been strongly impressed with the ad-
vantages Of the new system Already COM
pications have arisen it is said involving
the expenditure of money, which can be set
tied only by the accounting officers Of the
treasury. 1t is understood that General
Young, chief of staff recently issued an or
der to a general officer involving the pay
ment of mileage. The legality of the order
is questioned, and there is considerable in
terest among army officers as to the action
of the accounting officers in the matter.
The point has been made that the creation
of the office of ''chief of staff" does not
carry with it the right to command as
that word is generally understood in mill
tary circles, and that the officer filling that
position has no authority to issue orders %
officers or men, except by direction of the
Secretary Of War" Under the present sys-
army are issued by order of the Secretary
Of War" and signed IS. B. M. Young, lieu
tenant general, chief of staff" and are
countersigned as official by wv. P. Hall,
acting adjutant general" Under the sys-
tenn that existed up to the time of the or
ganiza ton of the general stan, all such or
ders were issued by command of the lieu
tenant general, commanding and signed by
the adjutant general in his official capa city
ity. --
In addition to disputing the right of the
chief of staff to issue an order independent
ly of the Secretary of War, some authori-
ties on military law make the claim that
the present method of issuing special orders
is Illegal. According to their view these
orders can only legally be issued by the ad-
Jutant general of the army "by order of the
Secretary of War and that if the name of
the chief of staff appears on the order it
should be simply to show that the order in
question was issued on his recommendation
On the other hand 1t is contended that the
certification of the orders by the acting ad-
jutant general is a full compliance with the
laws bearing on the subject, and that there
is no question of the legality of the orders
as now issued by the chief of staff by order
Of the Secretary of War"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-23
BANKERS IN SESSION.
Pittsburg Welcomes State Association
at Ninth Convention.

PITTSBURG. Pa. September %.-Bankers
from every section Of the state of Penn
sylvania and from New York, Chicago, Gin
cinnau and other centers as well were
present at the Hotel Schenley today, when
the ninth annual convention of the Penn
sylvania Bankers Association was called
to order by the president, j. r. McAllister,
of Philadelphia. The roll call showed near
ly 800 delegates in attendance. The con-
vention was opened with prayer by Rev
w. L. McEwan. of this city, after which
addresses of welcome were made by w. B.
Rodgers. esq, city solicitor. on behalf OF
the city of Pittsburg. and James H. Will
lock for the bankers.
President McAllister then made his an
nual address, which was followed by the
reading of the reports of the secretary,
treasurer and council of administration.
carriage ride through the parks and
residence section will be given the dele
gates and their guests this afternoon and
tonight. Group s. of the association, will
tender a reception and smoker to their fell
low members in the ball room of the hotel,
the feature of which will be a vaudeville
show. The convention will close tomorrow
with another business session when ad-
dresses will be made by ex-Comptroller
Charles G. Dawes and VIM. H. Smith, of
Philadelphia. representing the banking de-
partment of Pennsylvania.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-23
Weekly Issue Of Patents.

There were b36 patents issued by the pat
ent office yesterday. of which 4S8 went to
citizens Of the United States and 4S to resi-
dents Of foreign countries. Citizens of the
District Of Columbia obtained 6 Of the pat
ents-Edwin Baltzley (2). travelling con-
veyor: John T. Flaherty. liquid measure:
Judson B. Hurd C2). vending apparatus;
Walter A. Mcfarland. fling case.
OF the patents issued to foreign countries
England secured n. the highest number.
Citizens of Germany received 10; Canada,
D: France, 4; Austria-Hungary and Bel
gium. 3 each: Scotland and Sweden, 2 each;
British West Indies. Costa Rica. Denmark.
Netherlands. New South Wales, New Zea-
land, Russia and South Africa, each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-23
FIGHT MAY DEVELOP.
Sam Parks Still in Evidence at Kansas
City Convention.

KANSAS CITY. Mo. September 23.-
Whichever way the credentials committee
might report upon the seating Of Samuel
J. Parks. of New York city. and his follow
ers. the early indications were that today s
session Of the International Association Of
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers would
develop a fight. The committee had been
out for thirty-six hours and most Of Its
time. 1t was believed, had been taken up in
considering the claims of Parks and his
followers In Local Union. No. o. which
President Frank Buchanan had expelled
from the association for alleged violation Of
contracts with certain contractors.
Before the convention met Mr.. Parks re-
iterated his former statement that he and
his delegation would win The committee
had he asserted, decided in his favor, al
though others declared that no intimation
of the committees decision would be given
out until their report was read In conven-
ton.
The supporters Of President Buchanan put
little credence in the report that Parks had
won out. II know" said one delegate,
that President Buchanan's course in sus
pending No 2 has been strongly commend
ed, and If the committee should favor the
seating of the Parks crowd there will be
a fight on the floor that will long be re-
membered."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-23
SOUTHERN MEN APPREHENsIvE.
The Race Question Troubles Some New
Orleans Militia Officers.

Recent War Department correspondence
In regard to themilitia law shows that
some OF the militiamen in the south are
alarmed lest the enforcement of the statute
may develop situation mot in accordance
with southern ideas" 1t Is said that the
omcers OF white militia company in New
orleans are concerned over the possibility
that In attending a general encampme Mt
they might be compelled to deal officially
with colored officers of equal rank and that
regiments Of southern white soldiers might
find themselves in the same command with
northern regiments in which there were
companies composed Of colored men with
colored officers
While admitting that such a condition
might arise, the officers of the regular army
do not think it should cause any embarrass-
ment, as 1t ought not to be difficult to ar
range affairs harmoniously to both inter-
eSts. In an article on this subject, the
Army and Navy Register expresses the
army sentiment as follows:
Fortunately, this question has not come
up In more serious form than the express
slons locally made. and there does not seem
any reason why there should be apprehen-
sion among southern soldiers and officers
over the clashing of the races. In the army
the race question has not disturbed any
one ana there is no difficulty in maintain
ing harmony in battalions composed of
white and colored troops. The War De-
partment authorities point out that there Is
no more reason for dissatisfaction on that
ground than there is in long parade where
negro troops are found in the same column
with white troops. AT army posts guards
made up of white and colored soldiers
seem to get along without difficulty and 1t
Is not conceived that the southern militia
men will. in the end, find themselves hu-
inflated or embarrassed by this vexatious
question. 1t seems a great deal like wan
ton mischief making to introduce such a
matter at this time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-23
WANT AUTHENTIC NEWS
Jewish Residents of Philadelphia Con-
cerned Over Gomel Disorders.

The State Department has been appealed
to by some of the Jewish residents of Phil
adelphia. who are concerned over the safety
of their kinsmen at Gomel Russia. where
the press reports have stated that riotine
has occurred in which the Jews have suf-
fered. to procure news of their relatives.
The department had already sent a COM
munication to the American charge at St.
Petersburg, asking him whether American
interests were involved in the affair at
Gomel and the petitioners at PHILADELPHIA
have been informed or this action by the
department.
One of the petitioners says:
In view of meager. alarming dispatches
from Gomel appearing to Indicate another
kfsche ner horror. 1 beg you, in the name
OF 100000 Jews in Philadelphia, to cable
American ambassador in st. Petersburg for
auther tic news Such a cable message
would be delivered to none but a govern
ment representative"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-23
AUSTRIAN ARMY ROW
EMPEROR GRIEvED AT CONDI
TIoN OF STATE MACHINERY.
Hopes That Count Hedervary Will Be
Enabled to Solve the Crisis Con-
fronting the Country.

BUDAPESTH, Hungary, September 23.-
The text of the royal autograph letter re-
intrusting Count Hedervary with the for
nation of new cabinet was published to-
day in special issue of the Gazette.
In it the emperor, Francis Joseph, says
he is deeply grieved at the deplorable cir
cumstances which hinder the working of
the state machinery. He cannot, however,
assent to any measures regarding the COM
mon army which would possibly weaken
both halves of the monarchy and which
are not in accord with the interests of
Hungary. the integrity Of which they would
teopardize.
The emperor adds that he is neverthe-
less desirous Of giving effect to the conces-
sions announced in the lower house Of the
Hungarian diet by former Premier De
Sell and by Premier Hedervary which he
deems to be admissible reforms
The emperor concludes with expressing
the hope that Count Hedervary will COM
muntcate his paternal intentions to the
legislature and that he will be enabled to
solve the crisis.
Demonstration In Vienna.
VIENNA, September 23.-The reichsrath
reassembled today for the purpose. as Pre-
mier Won Koerber explained. of passing a
bill amending the recruiting law in order
to meet the difficulties created by the Hun
garian diet. DR.. Won Koerber said some
of the Hungarian demands were calculated
not only to undermine the unity of the
Austro-Hungarian army, but to affect Aus
tria's rights in the common army.
The emperor maintained this view, and
the proposed bill provided that Austria
should not enroll an increased number of
recruits unless a corresponding increase
was provided by Hungary. The premier
urged the speedy adoption of the measure
SO that time-expired men might be dis
charged.
Noisy Czech demonstrations mingled
with cheers, greeted the premiers speech.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-23
FRIENDLY TO THE PRESIDENT.
Mr.. Rodenberg Says His District Will
Give 5000 Plurality.

Representative w. A. Rodenberg of the
East ST. Louis. ILL.,, district, and formerly a
member of the United States civil service
commission. is in the city. He was a caller
at the Post Office Department today in con-
nection with some affairs Of interest to his
constituents. and later called on his old
friends at the civil service commission.
Mr.. Rodenberg says there is a strong de-
sire in Illinois and the central west for the
nomination and election of President Roose-
welt to succeed himself.
my district will give President Roosevelt
not less than 5000 plurality" he said to an
Evening Star reporter this afternoon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-23
HONORABLE ARTILLERY COMING.
London's Famous Company Leave OF
Mayf1ower for Boston.

LONDON, September 2.-To the strains
Of ''The Star Spangled Banner" Marching
Through Georgia and other American airs
some 200 members Of the Honorable Artil-
lery Company left their London armory to-
day and took train for Liverpool. to en-
bark on the Dominion line steamer May
flower. bound for Boston. Mass.
A large crowd of friends Of the artillery
men assembled early at the armory to wish
the company a successful campaign" T"
Many Of the members of the company who
participated in the previous visit expressed
keen regret at being unable to accompany
the departing detachment, while those go
ing were evidently delighted at the PROS
pect
Prior to the departure Of the artillerymen
Lieutenant Colonel the Earl Of Denbigh,
commanding paraded the company, whose
smart uniforms and good alignment created
an excellent impression.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-23
Farmers Want Markets.

NIAGARA FALLS. N. Y. September 23.-
The Farmers National Congress today con-
sidered several questions affecting the dis
tributive side of agriculture. Most OF the
time OF the congress will be given to the
distributive problems. as the farmers con-
slider that they have solved nearly all the
productive questions and that national as
distance should now be invoked to aid
American farmers In nnding q market,
rather than helping them grow producta.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-23
SHOOTING WAS POOR.
Lieut.. Gen. Hunter Repeats His
Charges Regarding Ladysmith.

LONDON, September 23.-In an interview
today on the subject of the demand made
upon him through the admiralty by Rear
Admiral Lambton for an apology as a re-
suit of his reflections on the shooting Of the
British cruiser Powerful's guns at the siege
Of Ladysmith Lieut.. Gen. Sir Archibald
Hunter. commanding the forces in Scotland,
said:
The South African war commission was
appointed to elicit facts and opinions. I
am no more infallible than any one else,
but. right or wrong, in my evidence before
the commission l pronounced the opinion,
which believe to be true, that the shooting
of the naval guns at Ladysmith was bad.
So far as am concerned, the matter rests
there"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-23
EX-SENATOR FARWELL DEAD.
Prominent Figure in Politics for Near
ly Sixty Years.

CHICAGO. September 23.-Former United
States Senator Charles b. Farwell died at
his home in Lake Forest today of heart
trouble after several months illness
Mr.. Farwell has been a prominent figure
in local, state and national politics since
1874 when he came to Chicago from Ogle
county, Illinois. In his business life he en-
gagged successfully in real estate and bank
ing. and in 1864 purchased an interest In
the present house of ]. V. Farwel & Co.
He was born in Steuben county, New
York, eighty years ago. After serving as
county clerk member of the state board of
equalization, state senate and house of
representatives, was elected to the United
States Senate from Illinois in 1887 He
leaves three daughters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-23
MURDER AND SUICIDE.
Well-Dressed Man and Woman Found
Dead in Vacant Lot

CHICAGO, September 23.-The bodies Of a
well-dressed woman, about twenty years
old, and a man apparently thirty. we1e
found in a vacant lot In a fashionable resi-
dence portion of the south side early to-
day.
A revolver clutched in the dead mans
hand, a bullet from which had passed
through the woman's lungs, and two bullet
wounds in the mans neck, led the police To
believe it a case of murder and suicide. The
names Laurie and Sherman on tho
woman's clothing, and the initials ID. q.
R." on the mans linen are the only identt-
flying marks upon the bodies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-23
Oaths on Patent Applications.

The commissioner of patents has directed
that oaths accompanying applications for
patents made within the following named
foreign countries must be taken before q
minister. charge daffaires. consul or COM
mercial agent holding commission under
the government Of the United States: Aus
ria-Hungary, Argentine Republic, Belgium,
Brazil. Costa Rica. Denmark. Haiti, Hon.
duras. Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway,
Peru. Portugal. Russia. San Salvador, Ser
via. Sweden, Switzerland. Applications
filed In the patent Office presenting oaths
not executed In compliance with this order
will be treated as Incomplete.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-23
TUG CROSSED THE OCEAN.
German Vessel Chartered to Take
italian Ship Home.

PHILADELPHIA, September 23.-The
German tug Titan arrived here today from
Amsterdam to tow the Italian bark Erasmo
from Philadelphia to Genoa for repairs. The
bark, which is new and on her maiden voy-
age. was caught in gale and damaged.
On her arrival here bids for repairs were
requested, but were thought by the owners
to be excessive. 1t was finally decided to
send the bark to an Italian shipyard, and
the German tug was chartered to do the
towing. 1t Is said this. Is the first instance
Of a foreign tug having rrossed the ocean
for a tow,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-23
ALLIANCE WAS AGROUND.
Naval Training Ship Met With Slight
Accident in Sound.

NEW LONDON, Conn. September 23.-
The United States training ship Alliance
which went aground at Race Rock late yes
terday afternoon. was floated early today
1t is not believed she suffered much dam
age.
The Alliance fioated off the rock at high
tide. The monitor Amphitrite went to the
assistance of the Alliance. but found her
services were not needed. After towing
the Alliance to anchorage of Fishers
Island the Amphitrite returned to this har-
bor Captain Tillman of the Amphitrite
said the Alliance was not injured and ex-
pected to sail today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-23
TO CRUISE IN THE PACIFIC.
Vessels Just Back From the Aleutians
May Go to Honolulu.

1t is said at the Navy Department that
the Pacific squadron, with the exception of
the flagship New York. will probably be
ordered to make a practice cruise in Pa
cifc waters possibly extending as far as
Honolulu. during the next few months. The
New York, being in need Of extensive re-
pairs in anticipation Of her proposed trans
fer to the North Atlantic station, will not
be able to accompany the squadron on its
projected cruise The squadron consists of
the Boston, Bennington Concord, Marble
head. Wyoming and Fortune and recently
completed a cruise to the Aleutian Islands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-23
VOTING IN JERSEY.
Indications Point to Defeat Of Con-
stitutional Amendments.

TRENTON, N. j., September 23.-Meager
Information today from Hudson county,
where 1t was supposed that the constitu-
tional amendments had received a majority
Of at least 1000, is to the effect that the
vote in the county will probably be against
the amendments by small majority.
This would seem to indicate the defeat of
the amendments by 1000 to 1900 votes The
full returns from Hudson coounty will not
be obtained until later in the day, when
the local election boards make their returns
to the county clerk at Jersey City
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-23
DAsTARDLY CRIME.
Woman and Child Badly Beaten by an
Unknown Man.

NORTHFIELD. Vt, September 3d.
Neighbors who went to the house of Mrs.
Steven Trombler at South Northfeld early
today found the woman and her young child
lying apparently dead on the blood-stained
floor. Beside them was club with which
they had been beaten.
The woman revived sufficiently to relate
that strange man whom she had dis
covered in her room had inflicted her in
juries in an attempt to outrage her, and
then she lapsed into unconsciousness and is
expected to die.
1t is thought that. the child aroused by
the disturbance. was beaten to still its cries.
1t probably will recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-23
UNITARIAN CONGRESS.
Dissertations on the Kinds Of Ministers
That Are Needed.

ATLANTIC CITY. N. ]. September 3D.
This mornings session Of the National Uni
tartan Congress Of Christide Churches was
enlivened when the report OF the committee
on retiring allowances was read. There
seemed to be some disagreement over the
contents and lengthy debate took place in
executive session Of. the committee whether
or not it should be reb6ffed.
The principal paper. Of the morning was
on "The Ministers Neaded." Addresses of
thirty minutes each were made on the SUBJ
Ject by Prof. John NJ Tyler of Amherst,
In the course of his remarks Prof Tyler
said;
1.-THE minister we need must first of all be
a man. not an angel nor a disembodied
foundation Of all greatness tough muscular
system. the seat and condition Of health; q
sound. steady and not nervous system"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-23
Steel Furnaces Quit Work.

LEBANON. Pa, September 23-vice
President Buckingham of the Lackawanna
Iron and Steel Company corroborates the
statement that the furnaces here and at
Cornwall. Pa. win be blown out In a few
days. throwing out 1900 hands. He said
the company has too much iron on hand.
Mr. Buckingham stated further that the
building trades strikes. causing delay in the
construction OF new buildings have helped
to necessitate the suspension which may
continue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-23
RUSSIA BLOCKS RIVER.
Japanese Are Active and Order Two
New Gunboats.

TOXIC. September 8, via Victoria, B. c.,
September 23.-TheAsahi says Russian mil
itary authorities at Port Arthur have in
vited tenders for supplying $500 tons Of
wheat, $500 tons of barley and other ce-
reals. The harbor entrance is now being
blocked with timber and iron chains night
ly by the Russian naval officials no reason
being given for such action.
The Japanese government has contracted
with the Thorneycroft yards in England for
two river gunboats, each carrying eight
for building.
Eleven japanese fishing vessels which
were unlawfully seized by Russian cruisers
and sent to Kamchatka have been released
with their masters and crews.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-23
Gotch Threw Coleman.

WHATCOM, Wash, September 23.-Frank
A. Gotch Of Humboldt, Iowa, last night full
filled his agreement to throw Frank Cole
man of Chicago and Emil Klank of DAN
Vile. ILL.,, one Of them once and the other
twice, in ninety minutes, without taking
any rest, catch-as-catch-can style. AS Cole
man claimed the dle-weight champion
ship of America, Gotch will go east to force
another match with Tom Jenkins. champion
Of America, who defeated him last Feb
ruary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-23
Secretary Moody Returns.

Secretary Moody was at the Navy De-
partment again today after a days alb
sence In Philadelphia. where he went to
inspect the United States Naval Home. He
hopes to return to Philadelphia before the
converting of Congress to inspect the League
Island navy yard.