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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
WANTS EIGHT MORE CLERKS.
Auditor Brown Reports on the Years
Work of His Office.

w. w. Brown. auditor for the Navy De-
partment. has made his annual report to
Secretary Shaw for the fiscal year ended
June 80 During the year the clerks in
Auditor Browns office did much work as
shown by the following figures Disbursing
officers accounts settled. $50: vouchers ex-
amined, 156,41S, and amounts allowed, s7O,-
50,S43 together with a large number of
transfer accounts. railroad claims, prize
claims and miscellaneous claims. In addi-
ton to this work there have been 2S, 106
letters written 6,946. pay acquisitions record
ed and approved. $40 refundments registered
,139 monthly returns adjusted, 1888 allot-
ments registered and 700 service records
traced and tabulated.
The number of Spanish war prize claims
settled during the fiscal year of 1903 is
much smaller than that Of the preceding
year. Only 712 new claims were received in
1893, as compared with 2, ,1O5 in 1902, and
there are at present but 593 on hand. 1t is
probable. however that large number of
Manila prize claims will be presented at
an early date.
Auditor Brown asks for eight more clerks
sa ying that they are needed for his work.
He asks for two clerks Of class 4, two of
class 3. two of class and two of class /.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
CONDUCIVE TO EFFICIENCY.
Recommendations for Improvement OF
Fort Leavenworth School.

The annual report of Gen. c. w. Miner,
recently commandant of the General Serv-
ice and Staff College. Fort Leavenworth,
Kan. lust received at the War Department,
contains a number of radical recommended
tions for the Improvement of the institu-
ton He cites the case of an officer who
made a splendid recitation record and
maintained a degree of merit which would
make him valuable In whatever duty to
which he might be assigned, yet this officer
failed in the final examination, being un-
able to avail himself of the process of
cramming. Another officer who MADE no
such showing during the course at the
school was able at the last moment to ap-
ply himself and absorb enough material to
make a very fine ending.
For these reasons says Gen. Miner, as
well as because it is believed to be falrer
method it is recommended that the system
of marking be changed to one in which
daily work shall count two-thirds and final
examination one-third on graduation stand
ing; and it is further recommended that II
at the close of "a school period any man
has passed over 80 per cent in daily work
that he shall not be required to pass eXaml-
nation. 1t is believed that the above sys-
tenn will be conducive to excellence in daily
work on the part of the students, and will
be more just one for all concerned
1t is recommended that the course of in
struction at the college be extended to
two years course, commencing with the
school year. September l, 1904, and that in
stead of ordering 100 men there every two
years and keeping all of them in one class,
the number of men ordered to report there
September l, 1904, and each year there
after be reduced to fifty thereabouts, so
that the total number of officers under in
struction at the college at any one time
after September l, 1909, shall be divided
into two classes, one of which shall gradu-
ate each year. Cen Miner says that the
adoption of such a policy would result in
better accommoda ations for the officers and
their families and contribute to the thor
oughness of the system of instruction.
1t is also recommended that the post of
Fort Leavenworth be made independent of
the department of the Missouri and set
apart a separate, Independent depart
ment under the command of the command
ant of the General Service and Staff Col
lega
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
RITCHIE WILL RESIGN
BRITISH CABINET WILL BE KEPT
FULL BY BALFOUR.
Unity of the Empire Might Be Shaken
by Careless Action Of
Leaders.

LONDON, September 14.-The Associated
Press understands that the rumofs of the
approaching resignation of the chancellor
of the excheQuer. Mr.. Ritchie. are well
founded. He will attend the special cabinet
meeting called for today with the determi-
nation OF resigning.
Other minor designations are likely to
occur but Colonial Secretary Chamberlain
and Premier Balfour are reported to be
standing together and intend keeping up
the cabinet by filling the vacancies.
From all parts of the country and the
continent British cabinet ministers came to
London today to attend the cabinet meeting
which was regarded marking the most
important phase in the recent political his
tory of the united kingdom. The Times
voiced public sentiment in sa ying it was a
great occasion more important even than
the historic meeting when home rule was
uppermost. for the main issue totiay is the
unity of the empire"
Crowds in Downing Street.
Not since the fateful day whes the cabi-
net framed an answer to Presideb Kruger's
utimatum had such crowds gathered
around Downing street. FROM sstly morn
ing loiterers assembled there in the hope
of catching a glimpse of the political lead
ers. However. when it was annodnced that
the cabinet would not meet until 3 o. clock
the spectators dwindled away.
Mr.. Balfour. who arrived in London from
Scotland yesterday evening, went to Down
ing street early. There a number of treas
ury officials were closeted all the morning
with Mr.. Balfour's secretaries geing over
the statistics which the cabinet Is sup
posed to base its decision for or against free
trade Mr.. Chamberlain, who was the cen
tral figure in today's proceedings. left Bir-
mingham, accompanied by his wife.
large crowd bid them farewell at the
railroad station. On their arrival here Mrs.
Champerlain went to their London home
and Mr.. Chamberlain proceeded to the
colonial office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
FILIPINO PRIEST HERE.
Is Making a Personal Study of Condi-
tions in This Country.

Chaplain Edward Vattman of the Goth
Infantry, who spent some time in the Phil
ippines, was a caller at the War Depart
ment today. Accompanying him was
Tomas Palmes of Oton. province of Iloilo
who is parish priest of the largest church
building in the islands. Father Palmes
who Is a native Filipino, arrived Saturday
on the Fitzpatrick and is visiting the United
States for the purpose of making a per-
sonal study of conditions in this country
which he hopes will be useful to his peo-
pie. The visitor conferred with Acting
Secretary Oliver and Col. Edwards, chief
of the insular bureau.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
SPEED OF THE CLEVELAND.
Preliminary Report on the Recent Trial
of the Cruiser.

Secretary Moody has received the pre-
liminary report of the naval board which
conducted the official trial of the cruiser
Cleveland. 1t shows that the speed devel-
oped, corrected for tidal currents, was
40925 knots. The board says that an al
lowance should be made for the Cleveland's 8
being obliged to deviate from her course
on leaving the second stakeboat on the run
to the south, the third stakeboat, tor
pedo boat destroyer, could not be seen owing
to a light fog bank passing over; also from
her being obliged to deviate from her course
on the return leg to clear a passing
schooner The suggested allowance would
amount to .164S of a knot and would make
the completely corrected speed 6.45O8.
The board said that the main engines and
auxiliaries worked we'll and that the boil
ers steamed fairly well, but that the steam
pressure was not maintained uniformly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
NO CoLoRED SOLDIERS INVOLVED.
Official Reports Regarding the Yose-
mite Family Dispute.

Col. George Andrews, adjutant general
of the department of California, has re-
ceived reports in regard to the recent shoot
ing fracas in a saloon in the Yosemite val
ley which showed that no colored soldiers
were connected with that affair, notwith-
standing the widely published reports to
that effect. According to Lieut.. ]. S. Fair,
9th Cavalry, Driver Bane was shot by W.
T. Duncan, manager of the hotel where the
trouble occurred. Duncan is in the county
Jail at MADEIRA and Bane is In the county
hospital. 1t seems that the row originated
in a dispute financial transa ction.
Bane said that the shooting was unpro-
voked, while Duncan said he shot in self
defense after Bane had threatened to cut
lis heart out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
TWENTY-EIGHT ARRESTS
Drastic Steps Taken by the New Gov
ernor of Beirut,

The following bulletin was posted at the
Navy Department this morning:
Rear Admiral Cotton telegraphs from
Beirut. 18th instant. that he had exchanged
very satisfactory visits with the new Turk
ish governor general. The governor gem
eral has personal charge of the vice consul's
case. Late chief of police has been deposed
Twcnty-eight persons. including the prin
cipals in the disturbances of last Sunday
have been arrested Beirut quiet Admins
tratfon of new governor general inspires
confidence. Former Turkish governor gen.
eral left 18th instant for Constantinople
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
BURIED AT ARLINGTON.
Interment Of Capt. Colquhoun's Re
mains With Military Honors.

The remains of Capt. w. G. r. Colquhoun
of the quartermaster's department of the
army, who died suddenly at Atlantic City
last Tuesday of congestion of the brain,
were inferred at the Arlington cemetery
this afternoon with military honors. Capt.
Colquhoun was a native of Delaware and
served In the volunteer army during the
Spanish war. He was appointed cap
tain in the quartermaster's department in
February, 1901. For some time past he was
stationed at St Louis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
NO RESTRICTION.
Unfounded Report Regarding Work of
Boats in Harbors and Ports,

Secretary Corteyou said today that his
attention had been called to a statement to
the effect that rule had been adopted by
the Department of Commerce and Labor
providing that boats working in harbors
and ports should not be navigated more
than twelve hours continuously out Of every
twenty-four. He said that some one had
evidently been misinformed. as no such rule
had been adopted or considered and that
there was no restriction whatever upon the
number of hours a steamer should be navi-
gated, provided she had sufficient crew to
insure safety at all times
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14

secured section of country which affords
almost every kind and variety of terrain
that could be desired in practicing field
operations by troops, consisting of plain.
nigh, rolling country, streams, woods, de-
files, ravines, railroads, etc. The section
lines and farm roads are exactly such as
would have to be utilized in actual war in
like country, and the houses separately
or clustered In small villages. form an i'm
portant part in playing the war game
The department expects to be able to an
nounce the program for these maneuvers
some time next week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14

hoisting to the mill, running 1t through
a process or packing the goldsinto boxes
They handle millions and get for their
labor a stipulated sum.
The big mines are owned. by great cor
porations which are capitalized as any
other industrial concern. Some pay divi-
dends and some peter out after year or
two A mine that is making profitable
output today may become absolutely use
less tomorrow by reaching the end of the
vein 1T is working. .
The Individual Miner Nc More.
The individual miner is a thing of the
past. His place is flied by the prospector.
The prospector loads some supplies on
burro and goes poking about the noun
tains looking for gold. If he finds evi-
dences of the presence of the yellow metal
and the ground Is unclaimed. he can 10
cate 1T and run his tunnel or shaft to
search for gold. If he makes a strike he
sells out to a company which Immediately
proceeds to put in the necessary machinery.
Every foot Of ground in the Cripple Creek
district Is now located. Large areas are
owned by corporations. Mining on a small
scale Is attempted by two or three men
leasing an area and hiring men to work
will receive a royalty for all time on the
output. If a strike Is made. the lessee can
operate II he had the money or sell his
lease.
With the Introduction of the new methods
of mining and organization necessarily
have come the labor questions which are
arising In industrial opera tons in the east
Colorado had her first experience with
these problems in the great Leadville strike,
but unless all signs fail the state is now
approaching the greatest Industrial crisis
1t has even confronted. n. O. NJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
RAIDS BY THE TURKS.
Bulgarian Women and Children Cap
tured by the Enemy.

BERLIN, September IA dispatch to
the Frankfort Zeitung from Sofia, Bulgaria,
says Turkish troops have raided the Bull
garian frontier near Tekendscne and have
driven off three herds OF sheep. The dis
patch adds that Turkish soldiers at Kirk
Kilisseh, in Turkish territory. fired on the
French consulate. breaking the windows.
party of Turks bivouacking near Gioh
tepe had with them twenty Bulgarian wo-
men and girls
Five hundred fugitive women and chill
dren have arrived at Tekendsche
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
WITHOUT RECENT ADvICEs.
DR.. Herran Cables to Bogata for News
Regarding Canal Treaty.

DIR. Herran, the Colombian charge, up to
a late hour this afternoon had received no
advices from his government regarding the
new conditions imposed by the committee
of the Colombian senate for the ratification
of the canal treaty. He cabled to Bogota
today requesting information. The only
advices he now has on the subject are those
contained in the press dispa tches. The de-
bate on the alternative treaty is supposed
to have opened today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
KENTUCKY PIONEER DEAD.
Friend of Fremont and Clay Had II
terestfn1 History q


teresting History 4
CHICAGO. September A.-Chaxles Pfister
of Maysville, KY, friend of Casaus M.
Clay and of John G. Fremont, and an abo-
litionist of note in Kentucky In ante-bellum
and war times. is dead here. He was
eighty-four years of age
The decedent, who was a lumber mer-
chant for thirty years, was the, only man
in Maysville to vote for Fremont for Presi-
dent in 1856 and was one of only slx men
to vote for Lincoln in 1890. The other five
were burned in ettigy, but Mr. Pfisher was
spared that indignity because It was gen.
orally realized that he voted from prin-
ci2le.
He built Fort Hill. commanding the Ohio
river for five miles, and turned It over
to the Union army and sought no pay for
It, but Congress remunerated him ia after
years He once arranged meeting at
which Gen. c. M. Clay spoke the general
holding a revolver in each hand while he
delivered his discourse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
MRS. KEALY'S FIGHT.
Huntington and Mcclellan Latest to
the Law.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ANNAPOLIS, Nd, September 1.-THE
government tug Standish leaves here on
Wednesday or official business for Norfolk,
Va. She will be in command of Lieut..
Commander Francis H. Sherman
The guard about Mrs. Kealy.s house
has been doubled. Strict orders were given
today that no physical force be used to dis
possess her. but when she goes out the
gate she will not be allowed to return. All
communication is forbidden and the water
supply has been cut off three days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Another servian Plot.

LONDON, September IA special d;s-
patch from the Bulgarian frontier reporss
that another Servian military plot has been
discovered at Kraguyevats nfty-nine niles
from Belgrade. Several moro oa.ce-a have
been arrested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Vessel Arrivals.

NEW YORK. September 14-Arrived:
Minnetonka, from London; steamer vader-
land, from Antwerp; La Gascegne, from.
Havre.
PLYMOUTH, September H.-Arriyed:
kronpr!nz Wilhelm, from New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Capt. chamberlaine's Command.

Capt, chamberlaine's Command.
Captain William ChamberIaine OF the
Artillery Corps. who will be succeeded as
assistant to General Randolph, chief Of
artillery. by Captain E. A. Miilar Of the
Artillery Corps on the 1st proximo, has
been assigned to the command OF the S5th
Company Of Coast Artillery at Fort Mon
roe, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address In the United
States or Canada. by ordering It at
this Office. in person or by letter.
Terms: 18 cents per week. rs cents
for two weeks: or so cents per month.
INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. The
address may be changed as fire.
Quently as desired. Always give the
last address. as well as the new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
OFFICERS OF THE POWERS.
Russian Official Organ Demands I'm
mediate Interve vention.

ST. PETERSBURG, September 1.-THE
Novoe Vremya today demands active inter-
vention In Macedonia and proposes. as
solution of the difficulties. the attaching
of officers of the foreign powers to all
Turkish repressive expeditions with author
ity to prevent unnecessary cruelty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
SENATOR SCOTT ILL.
Seriously Injured and Suffering From
Malarial Fever.

DENVER, Col, September 44.-Senator
Nathan B. Scott of West Virginia is Ill at
the Brown Palace Hotel in this city. He is
suffering from injuries received In wreck
near Chicago on Friday, and also from ma
larial fever, and is in a serious condition.
He was borne to the hotel from the train
on stretcher. During the trip he tainted
from pain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Engine Wheels Broke.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Sfar.
LAUREL. Del, September 14.1Fhe north
ern and Washington express train was
wrecked by the crushing of two engine'
Wheels near Brfdgeville at 7:30 this morning.
Two trainmen were hurt and traffic was
delayed five hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Precautions Against yellow Fever.

In view of the possibility of yellow fever
crossing the border from Mexico. Maj.
Chas F. Mason, acting chief surgeon of
the Department of Texas, has recommend
ed that surgeons be directed to exercise
vigilance in protecting their commands from
infection. and to be prepared to stamp it
out promptly should 1t occur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Col. Michael Resumes His Duties.

Col. Michael, chief clerk OF the State De-
partment, who has been III for several
weeks. has recovered sufficiently to be able
to resume his duties at the department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-14
Policy of Greece.

The policy of Greece has been cleared up.
in the official mind, by the declaration OF
her minister in London, who is understood
to be satisfied that nothing will be done by
the British government even to prevent the
atrocities. unless in concert with all the
mowers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18
REQUEST Tor Bids.

Notice is hereby given by the board
of local improvements that bigs will
be received at the office of the city
clerk of Rock Island up and until 9
O'Clock a. m. OF the oath day of No
vember, a. D. 1908, at which date said
bids VIII be opened, for the following
work. to-wit:
The excavation, draining, curbing,
with combination concrete curb and
gutter and paving to a width Of so
feet with brick. Of Twenty-uinth
street, from the south line of Seventh
avenue to the north line of Ninth ave
nue..
The specifications and ordinance for
the said work are now on file in the
office of the city clerk.
The cost of the same will be paid in
bonds, which bonds win draw interest
at the rate of per cent.
All proposals or bids must be ac-
companied by a check payable to the
order of the president of the board
of local improvements, certified by a
responsible bank. in the sum of seven
hundred ($700) dollarss
The board reserves the right to rec
ject any and all bids
Rock Island, ILL.,. Nov 10, 1908.
WILLIAM M'CONOCHIE,
President of Board of Local Improve
ments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18
DENEEN ON THE SCENE:
TO SPEAK AT THE HARPER

Charles s. Deneen, of Chicago,
states attorney Of Cook county, is
feeling the republican pulse here to-
day. He aspires to the nomination
for governor, and is the third one
looking for the job who has been
here this fall, Col. F. o. Lowden and
Gov. Richard Yates preceding him.
Mr.. Deneen was in Moline last even
ing, delivering an address at the Man
ufacturers' hotel. 1t was necessarily
brief owing to severe cold. He ar
rived in this city at o'clock this af-
ternoon and was met at the Harper
house by number of the party lights.
This evening at S o'clock he will state
his position with reference to the
gOvernorship in a talk that he viii
make in the hotel corridor.
There are at present five candidates
in the field for governor-Mr. Yates,
the present incumbent; Mr.. Deneen,
Col. F. o. Lowden, Judge II. j. Hamlin,
attorney general of Illinois, and eX-
Speaker l.. Y. Sherman, with two
more prospective candidates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18
ARRANGING THE BOOTHS
Ladies' of broadway Aid Society Prepare
for Annual sale.

Several attractive booths are being
arranged for the annual sale Thurs
day. Nov. 10, afternoon and evening by
the ladies of Broadway church. One
is for domestic articles, aprons, etc;
another for dolls, where probably so
or more of all sizes and compleXions
will be exhibited; one for fancy
stocks, collars and handkerchiefs, and
an unusually attractive oriental booth
decorated with the choicest oriental
pieces to be found in the city, in
which tea will be served and a superb
line of needle work sold, which was
made by the Armenian women in Il
mission school at Aintab, Turkey,
under the supervision of Mrs. DR..
Shepard. formerly of Ann Arbor,
Mich. About five hundred of these
women are supported in this manner.
The Ladies Home Journal has also
contributed a booth where supscrip-
tons will be taken, Journals and pic
lures sold. Light refreshments such
as sandwiches, coffee, cake and ice
cream will be served, and all kinds of
candy will be on hand for the bene-
fit of the little folks. The annual
supper will not be given at this time,
as it has been thought desirable to
separate the two events.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-18
is THE ASSISTANT MANAGER
t. f. VeItch Given Appointment at Harp r
and Rock Island Houses.

T. f. VeItch Given Appointment at Harp r
and Rock Island Houses.
Thomas e. Neitch, who has served
as steward of the Harper house for
several years, has been appointed as
sistant manager of both the Harper
and Rock Island houses, of which
MOntrose & McHugh are proprietors.
This firm also runs the National hotel
at Peoria. Mr.. Montrose is in charge
there, while Mr.. McHugh will be aided
by Mr.. Neitch hereafter in the man
agement of the two hotels in this city.
The appointment is deserved one,
Mr.. Neitch having worked his way
through the various departments of
hotel duty.
Edward II. I. Fischel has been en-
gagged as manager of the Rock Island
house cafe. which is to be opened to
the public Dec. Is, on which date the
hotel is to chage from the American
to the European plan, the present din
ing room on the second floor to, be
converted into lodging rooms. Mr..
Fischel was formerly connected with
the Hotel Harms, and is at present
employed as manager of Becker's cafe
in Davenport.
Following out a general plan of
ment of the Harper has arranged for
finishing the Office woodwork in ma
hCganY.