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NOTES ON PANAMA.
Interesting Pamphlet Issued by Gen.
eral Staff of the ARMY,


Captain Hale of the military information
division of the War Der drtment his COM
piled some interesting and instructive
Notes on Panama which have been is
sued confidentially, in pamphlet form, by
the general staff to various officers Of tie
army. The book contains full info m atom
in regard to the geogra ply. clim1te, m n
eralogy and geography of the Is hmus of
Panama. Much of the information is taken
from recent publications in regard to the
country, but thei are also extrac from
reports made by Capt. c. B. Humphrey,
u. S. a, who was sent to the isthmus, just
before the recent revolution, to make mill
tary observations
Captain Humphrey says that San Miguel
bay was well known to the old buccaneers.
He aScertaiHed that 1t was used by the
buccaneers as entrance to the Pacific. and
they made it the terminus of overland
Journeys from the Gulf of Darien. This is
the route win CHI the Colomhians proposed
to be used, by nGi5g troops at tie mouth
OF the Atrato in the Gulf of Oar en- and
then sending the!:I across the 1sthmus to
San Miguel bay. Captain Humphrey adds:
AN advance across the isthmus from
Colon toward Panama would be, of course,
easiest by the railroad line, the trails
are very generally difficult and ovargrown
with brush. There are several h lis VIII CHI
could be occupied to prevent an advance
along the line. Guns noun ed upon a pc mt
near the lighthouse III tnS L ~ VI Noloh
could not protect both harho"s against a
hostile fleet. About half mile west of the
city of Panama is Urge h Ii 600 feet IN
he ght fAncon). Modarn a-tllecy could be
placed upon this hill and comm nd tie city
Of Panama and both the harbors, also the
anchorage near the Isl md of Culebra. The
only POINTS where troops could be landed
near Colon OF the Atlantic side of the 18TH
mus are Porto Bello1hlr5O~. ManZanilla or
I.imon bay at Bocas del Toro, or, in favor
able weather, at the mouth of the Chagres
river The only pl ce where troops could
be landed on the sou h side Of the isthmus
is at the harbor of Pa or La Poe, or
at the mouth of the Cam.te river pear Choir
rera."
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alone with the body of Wary Raridan. The
train was to go back Immediately, but 1t
waited for the westbound express which
followed it and passed the special here.
There was a moments confusion as the
special With Its dark burden was switched
into siding to allow the regular train to
pass. Then the special returned to the
main track and began it's homeward jour-
ncy.
John sat with his arms folded sunk in o
his great coat. and watched the gray land
scape through the snow that WAS falling
fast. The events of the night seemed like
hideouS dream. 1t was an inconceivabie
thing that within few hours so dire
calamity could have fallen. The very near
ness of the city to which they were bound
added to the unreaity of all that had hap
pened. But there the dark burden lay; and
the snow fell upon the gray ear h and whit
ened it, as If TO cleanse and remake it and
blot out its dolor and dread. The others
left SaXton alone; he was nearer than they;
but late in the afternoon, as they ap
preached the city, Captain Wheelock came
in and touched him on the shoulder; Bishop
Delafield wished to see him. John rose,
giving Wheelock his place, and went back
to where the old man sat staring out at the
snow. He beckoned Saxton to sit down by
him.
Where's Wheaton, the bishop asked
John looked at him and at the other men
who sat in silence about the car. He went
to one of them and repeated the bishops
question. but was told that Wheaton was
not on the train. He had been at the sta
ton and had come aboard the car with the
rest: but he must have returned to the
station and been left. John remembered
the passing of the. west-bound express, and
went back and told the bishop that Wheaton
had not come with them. The old man
shook his head and turned again to the
window and the flying panorama of tie
snowy landscape. John sat by him. and
neither spoke until the trains speed dim.n-
ished at crossing on the outskirts of
Clarkson. Then suddenly, hot at heart and
with tears of sorrow and rage in his eyes,
Saxton said, SO that only the bishop could
hear:
hes q id cowardr'
The Bishop of Clarkson stared steadily
out upon the snow with troubled eyes.
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|NtpEDlTH NICHOLSON

there the threads of his life that now
sesmed so hopeie ssly broken
Saxton had mnistered to the boy Grant
with character istic kindness. Grant knew
now of Warry's delth. and this, with his
own sharp experiences. had uUnerved him.
He chung to SaXtCn. and Join s5otEed him
until he slept in one Of the upper chambers
Wheaton stood suddenly in the door and
beckoned to Saxton. who went out to him
IEey had exchanged no words since that
moment when the old bishops prayer had
stil.ed the room where Wary Paridan died
Through the events of the morning hours
Wheaton had been merely a spectator of
what was done: Saxton had hardly noticed
him. and glancing at Wheaton now he
was shocked at the look of great age that
had come upcn him.
Il want to speak to you a ninute-you and
Bishop Delafield SAID Wheaton. The bishop
" pacing up ard down in the outer hail.
sch had been quietly Cleaned and put in
&c r by men from the village. Wheaton
the way to the room once used as the
ra,. n office.
viii you sit down. gentlemen" He
spoke with so much calmness that the 9TH
erS looked at him curiously. The bishop
| on repeated sharply. will you sit down? ''
The two men sat down side by SIDE on
the leather-covered beDch that ran around
the room and Wheat ton stood UP before
the three H. IN left of the four who had
come to the ranch house in the early morn
ing.
Il have something to say to you before
you-before we CO." re sid Their silence
seemed TO confuse him for a moment but
he regained his eomposure. He looked from
Saxton to the bishop. who nodded. and
he went on:
1.-The man who killed Wary Raridan was
my brother" he said, and waited.
Saxton started slightly; his numhed senses
quickened under Wheatons words. and in
a fash he saw the explanation of many
things.
HE was my brother Wheaton went on
quietly. He had wanted money from me.
j had refused to help him. He carried away
Grant Porter thinking to injure me in that
way. 1t was that, think. much as the
hope of getting a large sum for the boys
| return"
But" began the bishop.
There are many questions that will oc-
! cur to you-and to Others" Wheaton re-
sumed, with an assurance that transformed
him for the moment. He spoke as of events
La ages past which had no relation to him.
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Gold and Silver Output.

The director of the mint has made public
his annual statement of the approximate
distribution by producing states and terri
tories of the product of gold and silver Of
the United States for the calendar years
1902 and 1903 The total for 1903 is: Gold
STA. 425 34O;- silver, $50, 520eSS. A total net
increase is shown in the gold production Of
S5,515 600 and net increase of 81, 10o, 900 n
the production of silver.
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Briefs on the Northwest MERGER

Briefs have been filed in the United
States Supreme Court on behalf of the an
pellees in the case of the state of Mime
sofa against the Northern Securities Com
pany and Others involving the consoIida-
ton of the ownership of the Northern Pa
cific and Great Northern railroads in the
securities Company The general brief
necessarily traverses much of the same
ground covered in the of the United
States against the same companies that are
involved in this case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-04
Military Attache at Buenos Ayres.

First Lieut. r. W. Hardentergh, 4th In
fantry. has been selected by Secretary Root
for detail as military attache at the United
States legation at Buenos Ayres, Argentine
Republic. This detail is made under the
plan adopted by the general staff to have
an army officer assigned to duty at the cap
ital of every important country in South
and Central America as is now done in the
case of European and Asiatic countries.
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stone Point, on the Potomac, near Mt. Ver-
non, has, II is stated, been deferred until
the spring. when all danger from the Ice
has passed.
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board OF engineers of the metropolitan fire
department, and company commander Of
the IRE department of the city of New York.
1t seems that fine of sufficient magnitude
to deter even i wealthy owner of these
otherwise very convenient machines the
automobiles, from driving over fire hose.
and thereby needlessly endangering lives
and property, could be enacted and en-
forced. And this should be done without
delay. Better not wait to lock the stable
door until after the horse is stolen"
FREDERIC EGNER
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Another Charge Against the Auto.

tTt EuItOf OF The Evening sur.
AS an example of the needless arrogance
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SENATOR cuLLoM's STATEMENT
He Makes an Analysis Of the Panama
Canal Treaty.

In the executive session of the Senate
yesterday afternoon the Panama canal
treaty was taken up for formal considera-
ton and Senator Cullom, chairman of the
committed on foreign relations, who has
charge of the treaty. made a formal state
ment In explanation of its terms and in
advocacy of it's ratification. His speech
was written and was a careful analysis Of
the different articles of the agreement. He
explained in some detail the points in
which this treaty differs from the Hay
Herran treaty with Colombia contending
that the present arrangement was far su-
perior to the former agreement. in that 1t
practically places the United States In abb
soliIte control of the canal and the canal
strip. He also said that there need be no
that may be made by Colombia to an inter-
est In the canal, the Panama railroad or
other property interests on the iSthmus
because all these naturally pass to the
new government of Panama
Mr.. Cullom expressed the hope that there
would be no insistence upon the amend
ments to the treaty which were originally
relations. To adopt amendments, he said,
would cause delay. which it was especially
desirable to avoid while If the treaty
should be ratified as 1t now stands 1t would
be a comparatively easy matter to secure
supplemental treaties covering any defects
in the pending convention which may be
discovered In the future.
No effort was made to fix time for vot-
ing on the treaty. but after the adjournment
of the executive session Senator Cullom
expressed confidence that vote would be
secured next week.
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Deaths in the District.

The following deaths were reported to
the health office for the twenty four hours
ended at noon today:
Bell John, Is Dingman place, &c years.
Bolton, Eliza, 1907 r street northwest sc
years.
Burch, Martha, 400 H street northwest,
IS years.
Graham, Ann s., 1882 street northwest.
67 years.
Garges, Robert. 1896 w street northwest.
IS years.
Jackson. Amanda, 2O61 35th street north
west, % years.
Johnson, Henry, male work house, 81
years.
Lane, Elias, 1910 4th street northwest, 81
years.
Martin, John H., 1924 4th street north
west so years.
Michigan, Patrick, Providence Hospital,
81 years.
Riker, Charles. 2s17 Olive avenue, II
years.
Sheridan, Margaret. Providence Hospital,
16 years.
sprigg, Celia Jones, 1899 Erie street north
west, 26 years
Schubert. Charles J., 1856 Bladensburg
road, years.
Stuart. Emma ". T.. 1s47 Vernon avenue.
90 years.
Sullivan. Hattie e66 Callan street north
east, so years.
Waugh. Jas H, 2236 Cleveland avenue, 5
months.
White, Emma Virginia, 1911 K street
northwest, Sc years.
Wilson, Mary A. B.. 1926 K street north
west. SO years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10
Marriage Licenses.


Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
George w. Melchior and Emma L. Evans.
Patrick J. Sheehan and Susie A. McNa-,
mee
William H. Lohmar and Nellie M. Rich
ardson.
Albert L. Ash and Edna e. Goldman, both
of Baltimore. Md. .,
William Stevens and Jane L. Shaw
William W. Greiner and Nellie M Cole
man, both of Orange, Va.
Daniel T. Cunningham and Bridget A.
Callihan.
c. Columbus Green and Pauline Wade.
Herbert j. Arnold of Hardness, N. Y, and
Ester Goldney of this city.
AMI r A. c. Holt and Frances E. Blake
Edward r. Kincheloa of this city and
Pauline S. Clarke of Woodbridge, Va.
Anthony James and Ann E. Truman.
Henry T. Mosher of New York city and
Mary A. Lawler of this city.
Andrew j. McIntire Of Hannibal, Mo-, and
Josie NJ. Curtin of this city.
Joseph F. Collins and Annie May Gleason
Richard M Ham and Margaret E. Rowe.
William o. Valentine and Florence l..
Gibbs. both of Richmond, Va.
Paul Palmer of Fredonia, N. Y and Mel
lie Connell of this city.
Perry Wilson and Rosa Fortune.
Henry l.. Titus and Lille Grant, both of
Leesburg, Va.
Cornelius v. Lanaly of New York city
and Fannie l.. Wornack of this city.
Walter Thomas and Carrie Luckett
Joseph E. Gwynn and Maize Gaines.
Benjamin Brooks and Mary Gaines, both
of Alexandria, Va.
Howard E. Reynolds and Laura v. Rock
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Court in the new home of the District gov
eminent, it is understood, is not looked
upon with favor by the Commissioners.
Numerous objections to such an arrange
ment suggest themselves. in addition to the
Increased cost
1t is proposed to place the entrance Of the
Police Court, If accommodated in the new
District building. on D street. The nature
of the audiences that would most likely be
present nearly every morning at the ses-
sionse of the court can be readily imagined
by those acquainted with the city. Then.
again, it Is net considered desirable that
the criminal population of the city and the
Objectionable characters who frequent the
Police Court should be brought so promi-
nently before the notice of the residents of
the city or Of visitors by reason of their
congregating about the municipal building
on the principal thoroughfare of the ma
tional capital
It is also stated that If Congress insists
that provision be made In the new munic-
ipal building for the Police Court delay
of at least eight months or a year will be
occasioned in the completion of the build
ing. for the reason that the whole plans
will have to be revised and reconstructed.
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ADDED COST. INCURRED
CHANGE IN PLANS OF THE MU-
NIcIPAL BUILDING. -
Col. Biddle's Estimate Of Expense in
Providing Tor Police Court in
New Structure. -:

Col. John Biddle, EHgineer Commissioner,
has caused to be prepared by the engineer
department ancsestinnate' of the cost of
changing the pAsns ba the new municipal
building SO as no include in that building
the Police Court Of TIFF city. This estimate
has been forwarded to the House commit
tee on appropriations.
The estimate:sshows that the suggested
change in the plans Would involve an addi-
tional expenditure of about 100000. BY
changing the facing material of the interior
court of the building, however, $4,000 could
be saved, making the final cost OF the
change about $4,000.
The Commissioners have asked OF Con-
gress In their current estimates an appro-
priation of $4,000 with which to purchase
additional ground adjoining the present Po-
lice Court property. and for the preparation
of plans for the new Police Court building.
They have also requested heretofore an ap-
Precipitation of $4,000 for the construction
of a new Police Court building. The total
cost of constructing a new home for the
municipal courts on the present SITE as will
be seen from the foregoing figures, would
be sI13. 600 or about SIT 900 less than the
cost of providing for the court in the new
municipal building.
Not Favored by Commissioners.
AS stated In The Star several days ago.
the proposition. to accommodate the Police
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DETAILED PLANS SUBMITTED.
Design Of New Union Station Discussed
at District Building.

Chief Engineer Carruthers. Division En-
gineer Strauss and Assistant Engineer
spencer of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road Company. In charge OF the construc-
ton Of the new union railroad station,
called on Commissioner Biddle this morn
Ing and submitted detailed plans for the
construction OF the union terminal station
Col. Biddle suggested number of modi-
!neations in the plans. and the proposed
changes were thoroughly discussed by the
officials of the railroad company and Col
Hsddie.
| At the conclusion Of the conference the en-
gineers Of the railroad company stated that
they will take the plans TO Baltimore and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10
Local Patents Issued.

There were 594 patents granted by the
United States patent Office yesterday. OF
this number citizens of the United States
tries 65.
United States seven were issued to
citizens of the District of Columbia
Charles E. Foster. lawn mower; John M.
Golding, electric sign apparatus; Joseph 8.
HILL tube expander; John c. O'Shea. purse;
Rebecca A. Perlie, garment supporter; YER
non C. Tasker. breech loading ordnancei
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10
Railways in the Philippines.

Secretary Taft has arranged to be In New
York February %. where he will have
conference with Messrs Hartman. HILL
Speyer and former Secretary Root respect
ing the development of railroad systems in
the Philippine archipelago. This confer
ence will not touch the allotment of fran
chises. which will be left to the Philippine
commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10
University Alumni Banquet Tonight.

The annual banquet of the Alumni Asso-
citation of the Catholic University will be
given this evening at Raucher's. The asso-
citation includes among its members some
of the most distinguished members of the
Catholic church in this country. Its dinner
last year was one Of the notable events of
the season. The diners will assemble at
O'Clock and dinner will be served imme-
diately.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10

apolis and Louisville Railway Company.
holding that no undue discrimination re-
suits to Sheridan. Ind, a non-competitive
point on defendants road, because of the
fact that by the defendants indirect route
to Boston and Boston points the rate is 2
cents less from Indianapolis than it is from
Sheridan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10
A Noted Lecturer.

Rev. Henri Merle dAubigne of Paris
win deliver a lecture tonight at the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church on 'TIis-
toric Glimpses of Paris-Its People. It's
Monuments and Its Churches" M.
d'Aubigne is a son of the French historian,
Rev. DIR. J.. Merle d. Aubigne. and is well
qualified to talk on the subject quoted by
reason of long residence at the French
capital and his connection with the work
Of the McAll Mission. under whose aus
pices he is appearing here. The lecture
begins at las and will be illustrated by
fine pictures
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10
Court Martial Of Gunner Fries.

The President has approved the sentence
of the naval court-martial in the case of
Gunner Otto Fries, tried for culpab1e il-
efficiency in the performance of duty In
connection with the Iona Island, New York.
magazine explosion and sentenced to re-
duction of five numbers in his grade and to
"a reprimand. The reduction was approved.
but in view of his fine record Fries will not
be reprimandad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10
Monument to Gridley.

Representative William Alden Smith has
introduced a resolution providing for the
erection of a monument In Arlington ceme-
terry to the memory of Capt Gridley, who
commanded the cruiser Olympia at the bat.
tie Of Manila bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10

make changes In conformity with the re-
quirements of the District Engineer Com
missioner.
Col. Biddie stated to reporter for The
Star that up to the present there has been
no friction or trouble between the District
authorities and the officials of the railroad
company. Differences OF opinion as to fea-
lures of the construction work have arisen,
however. such as are likely to arise in the
construction of any large engineering
project. but, Col. Biddle states. there has
been no trouble or friction so far between
the officials of the District and those of the
railroad company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10
To Guard Federal Buildings.

At the request of the Treasury Depart
ment. Secretary Taft has authorized Gen.
Corbin to avail himself of the services OF a
company or two of regular soldiers from
Fort McHenry. Maryland, in guarding the
custom Office and other federal buildings
In Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10
Not Undue Discrimination.

The Interstate commerce commission has
decided the case Of the g. c. Pratt Lum-
Der Company against the Chicago, Indian
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10

Mrs W. Nordlinger announces the engage
ment of her daughter Caroiyne to Mr
Isaac Behrend of this city. Eat home" Sun
day evening, February IA, from to II
clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10

Mrs. l.. Hester Ball. wife of the senator
from Delaware, will be at home tomorrow
at the Portland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10

Mrs George c. johnson will be home
Thursdays, 18th and 18th.
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Mrs. VIM. II. Wiley of the Highlands
will make no calls until after Lent on
account of death In the family.
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introduced for Senator Hanna.

Senator Kittredge of South Dakota has
introduced number OF pension and claim
bills for Senator Hanna.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10

Miss Bouldin of Virginia is visiting Miss
Mary w. Mason. --A -. 800 '5'5Ft
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SOC. Worth of Notions

One Warren's Chiffon Collar
Founda ton. two spools of Clarks 20.
N T." Darning Cotton. one pair of
Khenert's Dress Shields. one length
of Silk Frilled Garter Web (any COLOR.
one dozen Indestruetible Pearl-head
Pins. one Silver Thimble and one large
Loop Hairpin. The entire list Doc
worth Soc, ZS&s
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Mrs. Beverley r. Mason and the Misses
Mason will be at home tomorrow for the
last time. f.'
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Mrs. g. Sewall Cissel will be at home TO-
morrow for the last time this season, 1851
31st street.
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TIE WORLD OF SOCIETY
tcontinued from Fifth Page,

before the departure Of the couple Tor an
extended northern and western trip. me
couple will live at Norfolk, Va.
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soc. and SOC. Fabrics

Colored Dress Goods, including
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latest spring styles, of white grounds
with neat set designs. as well as the
favored plain colOrs, and 3S-inch Navy
Blue Mohair, guaranteed dustproof
and non-shrinkable. SOC. and OfN~
iDc Value, for AS&S
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TOrchOn IaCeS.

Eight yards of wide Torchon
Laces, 2la inches wide; usually O1Dc
&c. yard; tomorrow only at. A>Ns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10
Mems SOC. Shirts.

A special lot of Mems Colored
Laundered Dress Shirts. in neat pat
terms; all sizes. Regular SOC. Om<