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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-14
AUTOMOBILE ARMY WAGON.
It is Expected to Arrive Here From
PHILADELPHIA Monday.

Lieutenant O'Hearn Of the ordnance de-
partment. who supervised the construction
OF the new automobile battery wagon and
forge. Is having hard time getting the
novel vehicle to this city. It was built at
Jersey City for the ordnance department
and is to be brought to this city for exhibit
ton to the military authorities The trip
was to be made under its own power. and
was In way to be practical demonstra-
ton OF Its utility for field service.
The big wagon started on its journey
several weeks ago, and was making good
progress when 1T got mixed up with the
railroad tracks in Newark and disarranged
It's mechanism to such an extent that ex-
tenslVe repairs were necessary. When all
was ready another start was made and
Ten-Mile Run, a point near Monmouth
Junction. was reached, when a pin fell out
and 1t was necessary to LAY by" until a
duplicate pin could be made at the factory
The vehicle having been repaired, it is
again on Its journey to this city. 1t left
Phlladelphia this morning in charge of
Lieut.. O'Hearn, and is expected to reach
here Monday.
The wagon was built under specifications
prepared by ordnance officers. with a view
of ascertaining the merits of such power
transportation for artillery wagons 1t is
a combined supply wagon, store wagon and
workshop, and is equipped with a gasoline
engine of rated capacity of twenty.eight
horse power, of the four-cylinder type. The
maximum speed developed is about twelve
miles an hour. inSurng, it is thought, power
enough to transport the wagon at reduced
rates of speed over all kinds of ground
AT the front end of the wagon a winch has
been provided with suitable connections
with the engine to pull the wagon forward
If 1t should happen to be stalled in the
mud. Machinists', carpenters, saddlers'
farriers' tools and supplies and spare par is
in sufficient quantities are carried. The
weight of the wagon loaded, is about 10000
pounds. When 1t arrives here a series of
experiments in the field will be made. from
which useful results are expected by ord
nance officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-14
TO REoRGANIZE ARTILLERY.
Provisions Of a Bill introduced by Rep
resentative Esch.

Army officers are interested In the fate Of
a bill introduced in the House by Mr. Esch,
providing for the reorganization of the Ar
tillery Corps with regimental formation
The bill provides that the Artillery Corps
shall consists of one major general COM
manding, seven brigadier generals, q col
onels. 81 lieutenant colonels 90 majors
30S captains. 246 first and 21S second lieu
tenants and 27.237 enlisted men, to be or
ganzed into garrisons for the coast defense
Notifications 1t is also provided that the
field artillery of the army shall consist of
major general. 2 brigadier generals and
s regiments of field artillery. 2 being of
horse artillery. 2 of light artillery and 2 of
heavy field artillery: that the 80 batteries
of field artillery now authorized shall be or
ganized into regiments of field artillery
In case of war the President is authorized
to add to the strength of the regimentaI
organizations.
There are now1fn the Artillery Corps 631
officers and 15.SS9 enlisted men,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-14
FUTURE OF HIGH SCHOOLS.
Will Do Work of Colleges, Says Presi-
dent Harper of Chicago.

CHICAGO. November 14.-"Ten years
from now the high schools all over the
country will have added fifth and sixth
wears and will be doing the college work
which now falls to the first two years Of
the college course.
I'm Michigan and Minnesota tine state uni
versities are accepting work done in many
Of the high schools for the first year OF
college study. 1 have not a shadow OF
doubt that the high schools are going to do
college work in the future"
President William r. Harper of the Uni
versity of Chicago has made this predic-
ton in session of the principals and
deans of the 200 high schools and acad-
emies affiliated and cooperating with the
University of Chicago. The president made
this statement in the course of a discus
sion on the question of university credits
given for the high school work in English
composition.
resolution was adopted that hereafter
the university should allow three entrance
units for three years preparatory school
work in rhetoric, and one year of provls-
ionaI college credit for college rhetoric done
in the high schools.
This action was taken on the basis OF
report made by Prof. r. Herrick who Is at
the head of the rhetoric section OF the UNI
yersity 1t was considered to be in line
with the general trend of the entire con-
ference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-14
Railroad List Closes Below
Yesterdays Prices.
EARLY PROFIT TAKING
SELLING OF PENNsY, MISSOURI
PACIFIC AND AMALGAMATED.
Bank Statement Better Than Was Elk.
pected, but Bears Hammered
the Market.

NEW YORK, November 14.-Opening
prices of stocks took a downward course.
but the decIines ran only from Is to Is, and
the volume of dealings was very small.
Pennsylvania opened Il lower, but extend
ed its loss within a few minutes of the
opening.
The moderate offerings at the opening
induced speculative buying for turn by
the room professionals. The buying up of
the local fractions and Chicago and Alton
assisted the movement but the purchases
fell off when prices reached yesterday 5
final figures.
Manhattan Railway Metropolitan
Street Railway, Paper preferred, Realty
preferred and Chicago and Alton pre-
ferred gained a point and Chicago and
Alton IL. American Ice preferred and
Lead yielded 1. Prices worked off slowly
toward IL o'clock under fresh selling of
Pennsylvania, Missouri Pacific and ANAL
gamated.
The bank statement was better than
expected. but was greeted with a selling
movement which carried Pennsylvania
" under last night. Amalgamated
Reading and Atchison preferred lost
about point and the general list a vary
ing fraction. The closing was dull and
heavy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-14
IMPORTANT COMMITTEE.
Secretary Shaw Names Officials at
Presidents Suggestion.

Secretary Shaw. acting under the re-
quest of President Roosevelt has appoint
ed a committee to report to him the best
method of safeguarding the auditing on
Gals of the government from political in
fiuences of all kinds The committee con-
sists of Assistant Secretary Keep and
Chief Clerk Wallace Hills of the treasury.
and Milton E. Allies, Iormer assistant sec
rotary of the treasury. The committee will
enter upon its duties on Monday and will
go into the subject thoroughly. The APP
pointment of Mr.. Allies was made because
of his long and thorough departmental ex-
perience and Is tribute by secretary
Shaw to his ability.
The committee is the outgrowth of the
report made to the President by Charles
j. Bonaparte and Holmes Conrad, the spe-
cial attorney for the government in the
post Office cases. Messrs. Bonaparte and
Conrad took strong grounds in favor OF
surrounding the auditing officers of the
government, including the controller OF
the treasury, with every safeguard
against political influence of any kind.
They pointed out that some of the trou-
tles growing out of the post office scan.
DIAL had probably been due to political
pressure. They have suggested that some
thing ought to be done that will forever
remove these officials from political in
fiuence. and the President and Secretary
Shaw apparently agree with them
The duties of the commission VIII be TO
consider the whole matter thoroughly and
to make suitable recommendations, which
will be laid before the President and Sec
rotary Shaw and possibly before Congress
for remedy. ----.-
Controller Tracewell, in passing upon the
accounts called attention to by Cashier Tul-
loch. has been accused of leniency In set
Ting the accounts because of pressure from
high officials in the Post Office Department,
and the Bonaparte-Conrad report evident
ly shows something of the same view, or at
least indicates that all opportunity for
repetition of the case be removed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-14
WILL INSPECT THE SCHOOLS.
Gen. Carter to Visit Military Institu-
lions in Europe.

Gen. William H. Carter of the general
staff. who is under orders to proceed to the
Philippines. has asked for permission to
make an inspection tour of Europe on his
way to Manila. He desires to visit some
of the military schools of Europe and OBJ
serve their methods of administration with
a view to the adoption by the United States
army of any features that may be desira-
BILE. Gen. Carter will be passenger on the
transport Fitzpatrick when she takes the
cavalry troops from Fort Myer to Manila
several weeks thence.
Gen. T. H. Bliss. head of the Army War
College board. will succeed Gen. Carter on
the general staff. 1t is not yet settled who
will fill the vacancy on the general staff to
be made next month by the retirement of
Lieutenant General Young, and the ap-
pointment of Gen. Chaffee as chief of staff.
There is an impression, however, that
Major General Arthur Macarthur COM
handing the Department of California, will
take General Chaffee's present position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-14
TO SUCCEED MCCLELLAN.
Indications Point to the Selection of
Ex-senator Towne.

There was much interest manifested
at the Capitol this morning over the reports
from New York and Hot Springs, Va, to
the effect that Former Senator Charles
Charles A. Towne had been decided upon
by the democratic leaders in the metropolis
as the probable successor to Representative
George B. Mcclellan, who is to resign at
the end of the extra session to prepare for
ms inauguration as mayor of Greater New
york, January 1 next. Mr.. Towne is well
known In Washington. He served in the
senate for little more than a month, fill
ing out the unexpired term of the late Cush-
man n. Davis of Minnesota. Mr. Towne
moved to New York two years ago and be-
came banker in Wall street. In 1896 he
was strong advocate of free silver and
was named as the populistic candidate for
the vice presidency a running mate for
Wiinam Jennings Bryan, whose intimate
friend he is
The news of the probable selection of Mr.
Iowne came primarily from Hot Springs.
va, where Charles F. Murphy, the Tam
many leader, is resting from the arduous
la ,sn Of the recent municipal battle. in
which he was the dominating figure Two
other names were associated with the
1ofthcomIng vacancy in the New York city
congressional delegation. They were w
meriy assistant secretary or the navy Mr.
COCHRAN, at was stated last night, had de-
ci1ned consideration in the matter
~ Mr. Murphy has lately taken up Mr.
Towne. and has brought him forward
prominently on significant occa sions. They
are warm personal friends and Mr.. Towne
was power on the Tammany stump dur
ing the recent, MeClellan-Low campaign
There was some talk to the effect that
after his, service in the Senate Mr.. Towne
might not feel disposed TO accept the NOM
1natfon for the House of Representatives
His service in the upper body was so brief
however. it is stated he will be willing to
return to the House representative
from New York.
and ths Is the e twelfth
lent to election. The district lies in the
uptown section of1TNew York city. It was
carried last year by Mr.. Mcclellan by
about 1SOkb ma iOrfty over all OnDonentS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-14

With Counsel and stenograhers II
Calls at =. o. Department.


The defendants IN the postal cases who
requested authority to inspect the oficial
records of the Post Office Department for
data for their defense have practically won
their point. and today began going over
the records
August w. Machen. the former general
superintendent Of the postal free delivery
system. appeared at the department today
with Attorney Douglas, of his counsel, and
two stenographers, and in the presence of
Post Office Inspector Mayer representing
the government. made extracts from the
papers on file bearing on the contracts for
the Croft fasteners for letter-boxes from
1894 to date.
Samuel A. and Diller B. Gofr of this city
ana Dr. and Mrs. George Z. Lorenz OF
Toledo, Ohio, co-defendants in the case,
also were represented in the inspection
proceeding
The negotiations for the inspection. which
had been refused by the department, have
been In progress between counsel for sew
eral days. and practically all the papers,
access to which was requested by the de-
PENDANTS. were laid before the latter for
their use.
1t is stated at the Office of the United
States attorney for the District of Column
bia that at no time has the government
been inclined to deny any defendant the
right to inspect any record or paper in its
possession that such defendant may be en-
titled to see. All that the government has
insisted on, 1t is explained is that the par
ucular records and papers sought to be in
Spected be specified
1t is understood that, at the conclusion
Of the hearing before Justice Pritchard last
MONDAY or the motion of Mr.. Machen and
ms co-defendants for order permitting
them to inspect Post Office Department
records and papers. counsel quietly arrived
sides.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-14
FEDERATION OF LABOR.
President Gompers Gives Solid Retort
to a Delegate.

BOSTON. November 1.-THE question
whether the convention of the American
Federation of Labor should appropriate
81 600 to aid the Western Federation OF
Miners in their pending struggle came up
today for second time. when the commit
tee on resolutions reported as substitute
for previous resolution that sympathy be
expressed for the miners of the west and
that trades unions throughout the country
he requested to tender financial assistance
to the western federation.
The report provoked discussion. in
which many of the prominent delegates
took part. President Gompers, speaking
from the chair. answered what he termed
an "inSinuation of extravaganza made by
Delegate George E. Fincens of Springfield.
who said that Ii might have been well II
some of the money which the executive
council had expended IN visiting Boston to
arrange for the convention could now be
appropriated for the miners. Mr.. Gompers
declared the expense of the committee en-
tirely juStifiable, and added
The federation has now many appeals
for funds before it 1t is not good to give
To others who are always opposed to you
things YOU deny to your own family
\ motion that the committees substitute
resolution be amended to provide that
81 UOD be donated at once by the federation
was defeated by show of hands, but
roll call was demanded. and the amended
motion adopted. The committee on res
olutions reported unfavorably on a PROPOSE
ton that 'unionists ignore unfair injunc
tons by any captalistic judiciaries' and
advocating IA spontaneous and united OPP
position which will render such court
rulings imperative and bring them into
ridiCule.'
Delegate LAWN of Wilkesbarre Pa, who
introduced the resolution, in behalf of his
petition made the most impassioned speech
tie convention has listened to. abut when
he declared that he hoped none of the dele
gates would be "cowardly enough to vote
against his resolution he was reproved by
the chair and apologized to the convention.
The report of the committee was con-
CURED in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-14
REVOKED BY MRS. oELR1cHs.
Husband of Millionairess No Longer
Controls Her PROPERTY.

SAN FRANCISCO, November IA for
NAL revocation of the power of attorney
which Mrs Theresa A. Oelrichs granted
to her husband Herman Oelrichs. April 81,
1897, has been filed here at the office of the
city and county attorney at the request of
Mrs. Oelrichs.
The document is short and was executed
in New York November before a COM
missioner of deeds for California. 1t re-
vokes the powers granted of control over
all property belonging to Mrs. Oelrichs
in this city and the state generally.
Mrs William K. Vanderbilt jr.. sister
of Mrs Oelrichs, is also to revoke the
power of attorney she gave Mr.. Oelrichs
April 81, 1897. The document in which
she revokes Oelrichs' right to legally repre-
sent her in business matters on the coast
has reached San Francisco, but has not yet
been filed for record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-14
FOOT BALL AT ANNAPOLIS.
Midshipmen and Bucknell Team Plav
This Afternoon.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
ANNAPOLIS. Md. November 1.-THE
midshpmen's foot ball team played the
heavier and stronger eleven from Bucknell
College here this afternoon and II was
earnestly hoped by the navy contingent
that their team would put up a stronger
game than they did in the past few con-
tests. for. with the West Point contest
just two weeks off, it is high time now that
they were working themselves into shape
if they expect the slightest chance of win
ming from their army rivals
Several of the Bucknell players went into
the game today in a slightly crippled con-
dition. Annapolis, with the exception of
leit guard and right half back positions,
put in the field the team that will probably
go against the army. Chambers new
man who is good and heavy. but rather
slow, was tried at left guard. and Doherty,
half.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-14
OTHER ARRESTS EXPECTED.
Former City Attorney of Grand Rapids
Makes Confession.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, November H.
Dant K. Salisbury, former city attorney,
has confessed to the whole of his con-
nection with the famous water scandal of
two years ago in this city, and more ar
rests of former aldermen and city officials
are to follow.
This announcement was made in the SUI
perior court this morning. when Salisbury
appeared for sentence for accepting a bride.
Sentence was deferred until the December
term, the respondent having promised to
become a witness in other cases which
are to be brought. The prosecution has
not yet announced what arrests will be
made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-14
YALE VS.. PRINCETON.
Annual Championship Foot Ball Con-
test Today


NEW HAVEN. Conn.,. November IA
Yale will meet Princeton in the annual
championship foot ball game on Yale field
this afternoon. and the largest audience
that has witnessed Princeton game and a
greater crowd even than that which saw
Yale defeat Harvard here last year is ex-
pectCd to attend
The teams, in the opinion of those who
are considered experts, are unusually well
matched. both having heavy lines, strong.
aggressive backs and resourceful generals
To give the signals. Predictions the out
come have depended upon the college affili-
alton of the prophet.
Today the supporters of Yale forged to
the front with their claims, and the morn
ing report that their team was in excellent
shape physically brought forth greater con-
fiderce even than was expressed last night.
Princeton men, equally confident in their
claims poured into the city on the early
trains and hotel corridors, and the streets
around the university were soon filled with
enthusiasts.
The weather prospects were not disap-
pointing. although they could have been
better for the air lacked the frosty crisp
ness. which is the ideal for foot ball and
the sky was overcast.
The non-commital attitude of Yales head
coach, Chadwick. and Capt. Rafferty, as to
the lineup of the team gave rise to specu-
iaton among undergraduates. 1t was said
That there was difference of opinion as to
whether Bowman should be used for his
punting ability to match Dewitt, or
whether Farmer should go in to be used
for his line plunging abilities
1t was asserted with authority that 1t
was likely that two sets of backs would be
used before the game was finished that the
best man might be picked for the Harvard
game. The ability of Roraback at center
10 hold Short of Princeton, who is oppo-
site him, and of Batchelder at left guard
To keep Dewitt busy and not get himself
into trouble were other questions gone
over
The city. as on so many occasions, was
bright with color from the station to the
field.
1t WAS said later that the reason for the
hesitancy In making public the names of
the backs picked for the opening of the
game was that the Yale managers had
heard that Princeton intended to change
Its own back field at the last moment in
which event Head Coach Chadwick wanted
TO adapt its lineup to the new conditions
Barring changes to be made at the last
moment, the teams will line up as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-14
Rates Unreasonable.

The interstate commerce commission, in
decisions announced today in the three
cases brought by the city of Wichita. Kan,
against the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe,
Rock Island and other roads in that terri
tory. declares that both the export rates on
grain from Wichita to Galveston. and the
lumber rates from west of the Mississippi
river points in Louisiana, Arkansas and
Texas to Wichita. are unreasonable and
should be reduced. The city of Wichita is
allowed until January 1, 1904 to apply for
leave to submit further testimony on the
reasonableness of the coal rates to Wichita.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-14
CAN SPEAK A LITTLE.
Emperor William of Germany Con-
tinues to Improve.

BERLIN, November 14.-No bulleting re-
garding the health of Emperor William
was issued today, but ii is said that his
wound continues to heal in a normal man.
ner.
The correspondent here of the Associated
Press learns officially that the emperor has
already begun to speak ae little In low
voice. and that the irritation of the vocal
organs is diminishing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-14
WRECKED IN ALGoA BAY.
Several Banks Driven Ashore in
Fierce Gale.

PORT ELIZABETH. Cape Colony, No
vember 14-The British ship Arranmore,
the British bark County of Pembroke. the
Italian bark SAINT Antonio, the Norwegian
bark Two Brothers and the Norwegian
bark Wayfarer have been driven ashore
and wrecked in gale at Algoa bay The
Russian bark Liitto was dismasted at the
same time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-14
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets
Baltimore Markets,
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BALTIMORE, Nd, November a. - FLOUR
quiet, unchanged; receipts, % 2i6 barrels exports
8, 1875 barrels.
WHEAT-Firmer; spot contract, S3aS3L; spot
No. red western S315aS3A; November S3aS3A
December, S3a4as4; January, s4kas4a4; May So:
steamer No. red, 12@a12aI receipts, 9.5l9 bush
els southern by sample. 7las314; southern on
grade, 74aS3h.
CORN-Steady; spot, 4sa4a4a; November, 4saia
40; November new DID, 4Sa4sL year. 47a4a4S
January, 47a47A; steamer mixed. 47ha47la: re-
ceipts, IL ,525 bushels: exports, AS 7I3 bushels
New southern white corn 43a4s; new southern yell
low con-. 4ha50.
0ATsmDulI and easy; No: 2 white, 40: No. 2
mixed. 3SHa39; receipts. 4. 49, bushels
RYE-Firm: No Q -nh; No. 2 western 90,
COZ; receipts, 1871 bushels. oO
HAY-Quiet unchanged.
GRAIN tkEIan 1.,-,Ieady, unchanged
BUTTER-Unchanged.
EGGS-Unchanged.
CHEESE-Unchanged.
SUGAR-Unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-14
FOUR CONVICTIONS.
Prosecuting Of Timber Land Frauds in
California

The Department of Justice has forwarded
to the Interior Department the following
telegram received from the United States
district attorney for the northern district of
California:
''Engle and three other defendants con-
victed of subordination of perjury in taking
up timber lands in northern California. This
is the first conviction of this kind in this
district for many years and should have a
wholesome effect in correcting the timber
land frauds of this character"