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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
FOR FREDER1CK,s STATUE.
Secretary Taft Wants an Appropriate
to Cover Dedication Expenses.

The Speaker of the House tod ly received
through the Secretary of the Treasury an
estimate from Secretary Taft of the War
Department for an appropriation of SS,aOo
to cover the expenses incident to the erec-
ton and dedication upon the War College
grounds, Washington barracks, of the
statue of Frederick the Great. presented TO
the United States by the Emperor of Ger
many. In note accompany The estimates,
submitted by General Mackenzie, chief of
engineers, it is stated:
After many conferences with the ambas-
sador from Germany. it has been decided
to complete the construction in time to
dedicate the statue October 20 1871. Based
on the experience attending the unveiling
of the Rochambeau and Sherman statues,
the estimated cost of expenses is $SO0O.
These expenses generally stated are: Cost
of preparing foundation, raising and ad-
justing the statue in place, material and
labor for erection of stands, hire of chairs
to seat guests, cards of invitation to guests
and the hire Of carriages for the use of dis
tingushed persons invited to attend the
ceremony. The transportation Of troops to
and from the grounds, 1t is expected, will be
betrayed from the appropriation for the
support of the army"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
PROMISE BETTER RELATIONS.
France Expresses Qualification Over
British Views of War

PARIS, March 4.-To the qualification of
Franco, better relations between Russia
and Great Britain are promised as the re-
suit OF the visit of Count Benckendorff
the Russian ambassador to Great Britain,
TO st. Petersburg. From an authoritative
source. 1t Is learned that Count Bencken-
dorf not only carried verbal assurance of
the absolute neutrality OF Great Britain
In the war, but that he was the bearer
OF documents establishing the fact that
the London government did not want war
and had used determined efforts to pre-
vent II, urging on Japan the fact that the
British press did not represent the atti-
tude or wishes of the British government.
Official advices from st. Petersburg show
that Count Benckendorff's representations
cleared away many suspicious entertained
by the Russian authorities. Russia does
not desire unfriendly relations with Great
Britain. She therefore met the British
government half way. and 1t IL under
Good that Count Bannr>ndorff was charged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04

same limitations are made regarding the
legislative authority given the Philippine
commission. All laws so enacted are to be
reported to Congress and remain in force
until repealed or annulled.
The bill makes the canal commission the
administrative body for the exercise of all
civil powers conferred by the treaty. and
requires the President to designate one
member of the commission as the chief ex-
ecutive officer for the canal zone. The ap-
po1ntment of such other officials as may
be necessary to carry on the civil admins
tratiOn of the zone is to be made by the
commission, subject to the approval of the
President, who is to fix the salaries there
of.
full investigation of affairs on the
isthmus is to be made by the commission
and report rendered to the next session
of Congress Power to grant franchises
and expend money is coAerred upon the
commission, all of its acts, however, to be
subject to the approval of the President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
SOLD HIS FAMILY.
North Carolina Farmer Exchanges
Them for Two Fish Nets.

NORFOLK, Va, March 4--When John
Outlaw of Currituck county, IN. C., became
tired of his wife and two cfiildren some
weeks ago ne sold the trio. together with all
his love and affection for them, to his BROTH
er, Jerome Outlaw. He received in exchange
two fishing nets.
The matter was reported to the authori-
ties and warrants were sworn out. The trial
occurred at Currtuck. 1t developed the fact
that John Outlaw did not think there was
anything wrong in the affair Neither did
Mrs Outlaw nor Jerome OUTLAW.
When John Outlaw became aware that
there was possibility of the transaction
being annulled by court he gathered up his
fishing nets and decampeds Jerome and Mrs.
Outlaw were found guilty of Illegal cohabi-
tation. but as the children arc dependent
upon the couple for support no penalty was
inflicted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
FOR PRINTING OFFICE CLERKS.
Senate Passes Bill Giving Them
Thirty Days Annual Leave.

Senator Platt of New York today called
up Senate bill 1865, providing that after
the date of the passage of the act thirty
days annual leave of absence with pay be
given employees Of the government print
ing Office, exclusive of Sundays and legal
holidays Existing laws relating to the
granting of annual leaye with pay to
clerks and employees In the executive de-
partments shall apply to clerks and en-
ployes of the government printing Office
who are paid annual or monthly salaries.
A letter was read from the public printer
stating that the employees under the exist
ing law are given twenty-six working days
leave with pay, the bill to make the leave
thirty days. The provision relating to an
nual or monthly salaries will affect 175 en-
ployes.
The bill was passed without debate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
TO GOVERN CANAL STRIP.
One Member Of the Commission Made
Chief Executive Officer.

Representative Lowering of Massachu-
setts has introduced in the House a bill
to provide for the temporary government
OF the territory, or zone of land, to be oc-
cupied and controlled by the United States
in the construction of the interoceanic ca
nal and other works necessary and conven-
lent for the operation and protection of
said enterprise, and for other purposes"
1t is said the bill follows closely the
ideas of Senate leaders. It has been re-
ferred to the committee on interstate and
foreign commerce.
The measure proposes to leave in force
the laws governing the canal zone at the
time of the ratification of the Panama
treaty, but also provides that they may be
the canal commission, such action to re-
ceivs the approval Of the President. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
For Street Extensions

Senator McComas today proposed an
amendment to the District bill appropriate
ing 5000 for grading and improving Flint
and other streets in American University
Park.
Senator Stewart introduced bill for the
extension of Kalorama avenue eastward
from 18th street to Champlain avenue by
condemning all of lot 13 and part of lot
Ia, in block 3, and all of lot 0 and part of
lot 10. block II. Hall and Elvan's subdi-
vision of Meridian Hul
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HELPS FoRAKERs CHANCES.
Adoption Of Legislation at Columbu:
Extends Legislative Life.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
COLUMBUS, Ohio. March 4.-The Chap
man bill. abolishing spring elections. and
the Ricketts, resolution, providing for pien-
nal elections, which was sent through In
the senate last night and Will no doubt
pass the house mex. week, will give Senator
Foraker one more year to prepare for his
reelection to the senate
These measures will extend the term OF
the legislature elected in the fall of 1905 to
three years. so that there will be legisla-
tive election in 1908. as Senator Foraker 9
term ends March 4. 1909 The iast-men-
toned legislature will elect his successor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04

evidence against Samuel A. Groff as against
the other defendants. / would be glad to
hear Major Conrad make speech, but II
it should be along the lines you indicate
his remarks would not avail OF course,
am not referring now to the other grounds
upon which you base your notions.'
The court further congratulated MFR. Mad
dox on his fine appearance, for a sick
man.
'Weh'' said Mr. Maddox finally, ''if Mr.
Beach is here tomorrow morning I'll come
over''
you'd better be here. anyway Justice
Pritchard remarked significantly, "and
have your client with you."
1t is understood that sentence will be i'm
posed on Samuel A. Croft tomorrow in the
event the motions for a new trial and in
arrest Of judgment are then overruled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
GIVE SERVICES AND SYMPATHY
Jewish Doctors Depart for the Front
Rabbits Expression

CRONSTADT, Russia, March "A tel
egram received here from Admiral Maka-
ron, the commander of the Russian fleet at
Port Arthur, says that there is no truth in
The rumors of his Illness.
ODESSA, Russia. March Another de-
tachment of Jewish doctors left for the
front today. receiving an ovation as their
train pulled out of the railroad station.
Trade here IL much affected by the war
Some of the banks have stopped discount
ing bills and business firms are not maxi
ing new contracts pending developments.
BOBRCISK. Russia, March 4-The pupils
OF the Jewish schools attended a service at
the synagogue here yesterday the anniver-
sary OF the emancipation of the serfs The
national hymn was sung repeatedly The
rabbi in his address expressed hearty svm
pathy with the government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
No Signs of Spring at Vladivostok
PRISONERS HAVE ALTERNATIVE
Russian Scheme in Poland of Getting
Recruits From SUSPECTS.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, March "A cablegram
from Vienna says: The Arbeiter Zeitung
asserts that 300 political arrests have been
made at Leodz. Poland. The prisoners are
given the alternative of being taken in Gus
tody or enlisting as volunteers in the Rus
sian army. The object of the Russian au-
thorities is apparently to simultaneously
get rid of political suspects and demon
strate the popularity of war among more
intelligent classes by large enlistments.
Russia's Force in the Far East.
A cablegram from st. Petersburg saws:
The Russian army in the far east will be
$4,000 strong by April
Admiral Makharoff has arrived at Port
arthur to take over command of naval
operations, vice Stark, recalled
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
Kaiser Grants Towers Request.

BERLIN, March 4.-Emperor William,
upon the request of Ambassador Tower. has
pardoned Edward Engesser OF Buffalo, N.
Y. sentenced some time ago at Baden for
desertion to six months imprisonment.
Engesser left the army in 1s7esas an act
Of youthful indiscretion. He returned to
Baden in December last: and was imme-
diately arrested and Convicted.
Mr. Tower found that the case waz
within German treaty rights, but he caused
Engessers petition admitting his technical
tent4on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
SECRETARY TAFT GOES AWAY.
Will Address the Ohio Society in New
York

Secretary Taft was at his desk in the
War Department today and later attended
the cabinet meeting. Although he is far
from well, and his throat is in bad con-
dition. he thought he would make an at
tempt to keep his engagement tomorrow
night in New York. where he is to deliver
an address before the Ohio Society at its
annual banquet After attending the
cabinet meeting the Secretary left on the
12:40 train for New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
CHIEFS OF BUREAUS NAMED.
Nominations Of Captains Converse and
Manney Sent to the Senate.

The President sent the following nominal
tions to the Senate today:
To be chief of the bureau of ordnance,
Navy Department, with rank of rear ad-
miraL Capt. Charles A. Converse; to be
chief Of the bureau of equipment, Navy
Department, with rank of rear admiral
Capt. Henry N Manney; to be first as
sistant engineers in the revenue cutter
service, with the rank of second lieutenant,
Second Assistant Engineer Charles s. Root
Second Assistant Engineer Byron A. Minor.
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Personal Mention.

Mr. Fred. Barbour. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
James F. Barbour, is critically Ill at his pa
rents residence. on Rhode Island avenue.
He has severe attack OF pneumonia and
pleurisy, and for several days his condition
has not materially changed for the better.
With his youth and splendid constitution,
however. every hope is entertained for i'm
provement.
Brig. Gen. Edmund Rice. U. s. A., and
Mrs. Rice are at the Hbbitt House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
All Well That Ends Well.

In conclusion, the Novoe Vremya saws: ,
All Is well that ends well. If the light
cool fog which has been hanging over
Washington is dispelled and the good old
feelings return, we shall be the first to
welcome them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
Agreeable Change.

Tie paper duUS:
I'VE are certain that this change is as
agreeable to the Americans as it is to us.
The antagonism of Washington distressed
but did not frighten us, for things could
not come to rupture, as prudence must
end always in dominating impulse there
being no serious reason for q quarrel. The
practical Yankees must realize that the tel
egram of the American consul at Moscow
to Chicago to the effect that American busi-
ness in Russia was suffering by reason of
the anu-Russian feeling said to exist in the
United States illustrated the feelings not
only OF the Moscow merchants but of all
branches Of Russian trade. What he pre-
dicted happened in the case of England
Into the British Shoac
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JAPS LAND TROOPS.
Take Advantage Of Thaw at Gilman
pho-Russian Activity.


pho-Russian Activity.
PARIS, March 4.-Information received
here from official sources in Korea con-
firms previous reports that Chinampho is
free from ice, that the Japanese have
ceased debarkng troops at Chemulpo and
that they nave taken advantage of the
opening of Chinampho to land troops there,
thus expediting the onward movement
Ofhcial advices from ST. Petersburg con-
firm the reports that a decisive move is
anticipated on the part of the Port Arthur
squadron now that Admiral Makaroff has
arrived there, that torpedo boats especially
will be brought into play and that in spite
OF reports to the contrary Russia is under
stood to have an amply supply of torpedoes
for these craft.
No Signs of Spring at Vladivostok.
VLADIVOSTOK, March ALI is quiet
here. No Japanese warshps have been
seen since February 25, when ten ships
were sighted on the horizon, but soon dis
appeared.
The Inhabitants continue to leave VIadi-
vostok for Nikolsk, khabarovsk or Europe
There are no signs of spring. The ice is
heaVy and the cold is severe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04

Secretary of Arizona Resigns.
Isaac T. Stoddard, secretary of the terri
tory of Arizona has resigned and his resig-
nation has been accepted to take effect
April /.
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JAPs NEED NO FOREIGN LOAN
Baron Hayashi Quoted by London
Newspaper-Red Cross Work.

PARIS, March 3.-The Liberte quotes Ba-
ron Hayashi, the Japanese minister to
Great Britain, as saying, in regard to the
statements that the United States does not
favor the floating of Japanese loan In
America:
Fortunately we have no need of a foreign
loan. as our own financial resources are
sufficient"
The French Red Cross Society has decid-
ed to send to Japan, besides two campaign
hospitals, a large quantity of linen and
clothing for the Japanese wounded.
Eastern War Notes.
Prices have risen 100 per cent at Harbin
on some articles, like condensed milk
General Count Vorontzoff- -Dashkoff, of
Wilma, former minister for foreign affairs,
is personally equipping field hospital at a
cost of $1,000.
Viscount Ach will leave Tokyo for Korea
today on mission of Importance which re-
lates to reforms in that country.
The ST. Petersburg correspondent of the
Maun telegraphs that Vice Admiral Maka-
rolf has arrived at Port Arthur
General Inouye, the Japanese commander
at Seoul, Korea, with the consent of the
Korean government, has issued an order
corresponding with the proclamation of
martial law.
A careful inquiry dsproves the allegation
that British agents have been purchasing
horses at Libau, Courland. Russia. for
shipment to the Japanese. The purchases
made are no greater than in former years.
Jews annually buy 300,00 horses in Cour-
land, principally for the Austrian army.
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Emphasized British Neutrality.

LONDON. March 4-The Russian ambas-
sador. Count Benchendorff. who returned
from st. Petersburg Wednesday, today Wis
tied King Edward and presented the king
with an autograph letter from the czar.
This was in answer to a letter sent by the
king. who on hearing that Count Benck-
endorf intended going to ST. Petersburg to
bid farewell to his son. who was bound to
the front with his regiment sent for the
ambassador and asked him to hand the
ear an autograph. letter.
In it King Edward. III the most friendly
terms, emphasized Great Britain's complete
neutrality during the war in the far east
and said he trusted that the car would
pay no attention to the press reports init
mating Great Britain was not neutral, nor
to any unfriendly comments of the English
papers, which the king regretted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04

The proof that an article
deserves public confidence
is inviting public attention
to it-otherwise advertis-
ing. It's only the article Of
merit that can stand pub
licity.
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18th most conciliatory messages by the
Preparing for Eventualities.

This new phase of the situation, which
has been the subject of conversation by
Foreign Minister Delcasse and the ambas-
sadors credited to France, has given rise
to a feeling in official and diplomatic cir
cles that it will be possible after all to con-
fine the far eastern war to Russia and
Japan. The regretted action of various
European countries in arming is not con-
sidered as having any other bearing than
preparation for eventualities. which, in the
present optimistic frame of mind of the
authorities are not likely to come to pass.
There is doubt still in official circles re-
garding the policy of Germany toward
Russia. Advices received here indicate
that Germany assured Russia that France
inspired the recent note of Secretary Hay
regarding Chinese neutrality, while France
claims and Russia is satisfied that Ger
many made the first suggestion to the
United States
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The Russian Press Manifests
Great Satisfaction.
CHANGE IN ATTITUDE
SAYS 1T IS A DUTY TO ARREST
GROWTH OF ANIMOSITY.
Questions Whether This Government
American Official Tactics.

ST. PETERSBURG. March 4.-The Rus
sian press halls with great satisfaction the
American dispatches of the last few days
indica ting a change in the disposition of
the Washington government toward Rus
sa. The Bourse Gazette and the Novoe
Vremya this morning discuss in a sober
minded fashion Russo American relations
and the danger of permanent estrange-
ment. The Gazette says there is something
profoundly regrettab.e in the present rela-
tions between these two world powers.
''They transcend the bounds of common
logic. The position taken by America since
last June and the anti-Russian newspaper
campaign in the United States are so mex
plcable that they seem like nightmare.
''Snce the beginning of its history Ameri-
has inspired the liveliest feelings of
friendship and admiration among Russians.
and diplomatic and political expressions of
these feelings have been continuous and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
Influencing Gifts.

The Novoa Vremya says it does not know
whether the Washington cabinet influenced
such incidents as the gifts of $4,000 by
Charles R. Crane of Chicago to the young
cZarina's fund for Russian soldiers and
sailors, the pro-Russian Irish demonstra-
ton in New York and the quieter tone of
the British press, but the paper believes it
notes an important change in American
official tactics, beginning with the disin-
clinatiOn to favor the japanese cable pro-
ject, followed by the report of Secretary
Hays dissatisfaction with the anti-Rus-
sian press campaign, which disposition was
further proved by his not insisting on dis
patching United States conSuls to Antung
and MuTen at this time, which quite
agrees with President Roosevelt's decision
to allow Mr. Morgan (appointed United
States consul at Port Dalny) to remain at
home for the present and not to send the
battleship Kentucky to the scene of the
hostiltieS In the far east.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04

Mr.. Smith called for a copy of the book q
doctrine and covenants and read part a
the revelation, which. he said. had beml
accepted in the nature of permission to tsnsl
plural wives and was not mandatory upaa
the members Of the church. Other passaal
from ths Same revelation were read. ~,
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Always Worshiped America.

In Russian social circles there has ever
been veritable worship of the classic land
of liberty, and the Americans have always
heretofore made Russian friendship the
corner stone of their foreign policy Sud-
denly, as if an evil spirit had broken loose,
the Americans despite their practical turn
of mind, began to do everything to stimu-
late japanese aggressiveness and seem
now to be anxiously awaiting Japanese vic
tories In Asia, where important American
commercial interests centered.
AS a matter of fact hostility between
the United States and Russia would be as
great a misfortune to civilization in the
twentieth century the rivalry be-
tween France and Germany in the nine
teenth.
Duty to Arrest Animosity.
'The duty of every right minded man is
TO arrest the growth of this animosity
Russian diplomacy owes IT to the Ameri-
cans and to the whole civilized world to do
its utmost. We are net called upon to re-
echo hostile sounds coming from beyond the
Atlantic, because unfriendly sentiments do
not exist among us. The latest advices
permit the belief that it will be much easier
to remove the misunderstanding than the
enemies of Russia may think
Arizona republican., 1904-08-08
COULDN'T SELL DOLL.

l. is said that conditions and ones station in life create the difference 'n the se nse of appreciation of men. Tl.s morning this was plainly demonstrated. when Constable D. P. Doyle conducte an auction for some time in front of the office of Squire William Sellers. A wo:ran starred to leave the city a few days ago for Augusta, Ga, leaving a number of unpaid biEs. An attachment process was procured before Squire Sellers, and Constable Doyle was given the paper to serve. He attached a trunk, and offered it's contents for sale before the magistrates office.
 He began the auction with small bevy of court officers, lawyers and cas- ual passers, and rapidly dispatched the business. He sold several articles of wearing apparel of the woman, many ornaments for the mantel and parlor. and when nearly at the bottom of the trunk he grabbed a bundle of clothing which the little girl had worn.
 This looks hard. boys but I have to sell 'em, so how much am I bid?" One of the constlbles bid them in. and the crier proceeded with the sale. The next article sold was a pair of shoes that the little giIQ had worn, and winch the officer sold without remark The next sale was one that staggered | him. He found a large and beautiful doll, carefully wrapped in silk cloth He hesi:ated a moment. and said; This must be sold, too, so how much
 am I bfd?"
 That the officer was affected was evil | dent. Ike De Marcus was on the point
 of making bid, but the officer stopped l him with:
 Boys, I can't do it-I have a little | girl at home and l know how she loves | her doll. I will send this doll to that | little girl in Augusta if it is the las act of my life."-Knoxyille Sentinel