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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-12
ESCAPE NOW CUT OFF.
London Military Opinion on
Port Arthur Situation.
GARRISON is HOPELESS
sToFssEL's POSITION NO LONGER
REGARDED TENABLE. ~
Jap Guns Now Trained Upon Fortress
and Town-A.pproaches Swept
by Artillery.
GARRISON Is HOPELESS

Dispatches from Port Arthur to-
day proclaim that Jap artillery is
now shelling the fortress and city.
The telegraph station was damaged
and arsenal set on fire by yesterdays S
bombardment.
Stoessel's escape is now said to
be impossible by reason of sweep
ing fire of artillery.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK, December PA cablegram
from London says: The belief prevails in
military circles here that Gen. StOessel, in
command of Port Arthur will soon be COM
PEELED to surrender his position, 1t being
no longer regarded as tenable. The Jap
anese having mounted heavy guns on 203
Meter Hill. Gen. Stoessel and his troops
will not be able to reach Liaotishan, all
the approaches thereto are swept by the
Japanese artillery. With the Baltic fleet
still many thousand miles away, the situa-
ton of the garrison would seem to be hope
less. No doubt is felt but that the Japs
will offer generous terms to Stoessel should
he see fit to make overtures for surrender.
TOKYO, December 12.-Dispatches receiv-
ed today from the japanese army besieg-
ing Port Arthur report that the interior of
the fortress was bombarded with heavy
guns yesterday, seriously damaging the
battle ship Poltava, the transport Amur
and the wireless telegraph station at the
foot of Golden Hill, and that the arsenal
set on fire.
A dispatch from the headquarters of the
Japanese army in Manchuria says:
AT on the morning of December II
body of the enemys infantry attacked
PeitaitOzu, but at dawn was completely
repulsed northward
I'm the afternoon of December IL the en-
emy'S artillery holding a position west of
Manpao mountain opened a cannonade
against Yaotun and Tangchiapaotzu, and
the enemy's artillery posted west of Da
mountain shelled Putsaowa. Neither
caused damage. Mamacheih, on the right
bank of the Hun river, was attacked by
the enemy's cavalry. The Russians were
driven westward losing a number of men.
The Japanese sustained no casualties"
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which will make still more sensational tn
already famous cases.

Several days ago subpoenas were sent
from Portland by Special Prosecutor F: J.;
Heney to Washington, D. c.. asking United
States Senator John II. Mitchell and Rep
resentative Binger Hermann to come to
Portland December 10 to testify in the land
fraud trial. United States District Judge
C. B. Bellinger, and state that press OF
official business prevents their attendance
at the trial.
During the few days that intervene be-
tween now and the Christmas recess, they
say. several bills Of the utmost importance
to Oregon will come before Congress. some
of which, 1t is expected, will be voted upon
In addition there are important bills before
the different committees which would SUI
fer by their absence. In view OF Enese
circumstances neither gentlemen feels that
he can leave the capital at such time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-12
MILITIA OFFICERS RIGHTS.
Entitled to Board and Living While at
Service School.

The acting secretary of war has decided,
in accordance with an opinion of the judge
advocate general, that an officer of the Or
ganized militia authorized to attend and
pursue a course of instruction at military
service school, under the militia act of jan
nary p. 1903, is not entitled, under the
terms of the law and regulations prescribed
by the President, to the travel allowances
authorized unless he shall pursue the course
of study to it's completion. as required by
the law and regulations; communication of
quarters and of subsistence will be paid,
however, at the end of each month for the
time the officers shall be lin actual attend
ance upon the course OF instruction"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-12
PASSED BY THE SENATE.
Favorable Action on Resolution to Al
low Use of Monument Grounds.

The Senate today passed a joint resolu-
ton granting the temporary occupancy or
a part of the government reservation
known as the Monument lot in this city for
the American railway appliance exposition.
The Joint resolution authorizes the Secre-
tary of War to grant permit to the gen.
eral committee of arrangements OF the
American railway appliance exhibition to
be given in connection with the meeting
of the international railway congress for
the use of such portion Of the public res
ervation fronting on the south side of B
street between 14th and 10Th streets, which,
in his opinion, will inflict no serious nor
permanent injury upon the reservation.
This occupancy by the railway appliance
exhibition is to continue from March 20 to
May %, 1905 No expense is to be In
Cured by the government in this connec-
ton Permits to run gas pipes. electric
wires, telephone wires, telegraph wires,
etc, to these grounds are also authorized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-12
TO PAY THE HALL CLAIM.
Senate Bill Goes Over on the Request
of Mr. Spooner.

In the Senate today Mr.. Warren called
up Senate bill go authorizing the treasurer
of the United States, as ex-officio sinking
fund commissioner of the District Of Co
lumba, to sell the bonds authorized to be
issued under the provisions of the sixth sec
ton of the act of June 10. 1880. and out Of
the proceeds of the sale to satisfy claim of
Joseph I. H. Hall of this city, now de-
ceased. against the District of Columbia
for IS, 664, being the amount found due him
by judgment of the Court of Claims The
bill authorizes the payment of this amount
to Mrs. Julia l.. Hall. widow Of the claim
ant, of this city. Senator Spooner request
ed that the bill be allowed to go over with
out prejudice until he should have time to
examine it further
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-12
An Early Announcement Expected.

1t is expected that the Navy Department
will announce in a few days the result of
the recent examination of the one hundred
candidates for appointment as warrant ma
chinists In the navy. There are at present
sixteen vacancies in that rating and during
the next year there will be twenty more.
1t is believed that eligible list will be
established, provided enough of the candi-
dates prove themselves of exceptional value
to the service and from this list the exist
ing vacancies during the next year will be
filled
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-12
Return of European Squadron.

The Navy Department Is Informed that
the cruisers Olympia. Cleveland and Des
Moines, comprising the former European
squadron arrived at Barbados yesterday.
These vessels will visit various nearby
ports in the West Indies for the purpose of
giving the crews shore liberty, and are ex-
pected to rendezvous at Culebra on the 9th
proximo in order to participate In the win
ter maneuvers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-12
FOR PEACE WITH ENGLAND.
Arbitration Treaty Between the United
States and Great Britain Signed.

The arbitration treaty between the gov
ernments of Great Britain and the United
States was signed in the diplomatic room
of the State Department today by Secre-
tary Hay. representing the United States
and Sir Mortimer Durand, the British am
bassador. This convention is practically
the same similar treaties recently con-
eluded with France, Switzerland and other
governments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-12
St. Louis Fair Stamps Sold.

There were 2s7. .992. 100 stamps of the COM
memorative issue for the Louisiana pur-
chase exposition sold during the continu-
ance Of that enterprise, the total value
being $3.50, 173. May was the banner
month for the sale Of these stamps, there
having been Sl,93S, 600 sent from the de-
partment In that month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-12
Luncheon Guests of Secretary Morton

Secretary Morton gave luncheon Satur-
day to his brother, Mr.. Joy Morton, and
Mr.. f. S. Ripley, president of the Atchison.
Topeka and Santa Fe railway, the vice
presidency of which Mr. Morton resigned TO
accept the naval portfolio in Mr.. Roose-
velt's cabinet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-12
TO INCREASE SALARIES.
Senator Stewart Proposes to Double the
Presidents Paw.

Senator Stewart today introduced bill
to fix presidential and congressional sal
aries 1t proposes to raise the salary of
the President to 100000 year; that of the
Vice President and speaker of the House Of
Representatives to 100000 each and of each
senator representative and delegate to $10,-
COO 1t is provided that the bill shall take
effect March 4, 1909.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-12
The San Francisco Returns.

The cruiser San Francisco, which has
been attached to the Asiatic station for
about two years. arrived at Hampton
Roads this morning. She will be thoroughly
inspected at the Norfolk navy yard and
then put out of commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-12
japanese Legation Advices.

The Japanese legation has received the
following cablegram from Toxic:
THE Port Arthur army reports that its
bombardment has inflicted considerable
damage upon Golden Hill and also set the
arsenal on fire"
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confident, however, that an indictment
would be voted before night.
Although 1t is the desire of the prosecut-
ing attorney to secure an Indictment for
forgery. he has arranged his evidence In
such manner as to cover pretty much all
manner of Irregularities in financial deal
ing, and If vote against Mrs. Chadwick
should be refused in any one particular, he
is confident of holding her on something
else. His main dependence. however is the
evidence pointing TO forgery.
Among the witnesses present this morn
ing at the opening session of the grand
jury were c. X. Whitney of Oberlin and
Receiver Lyons of the Citizens National
Bank of Oberlin. President Beckwith of the
Oberlin bank was expected to appear dur
ing the morning.
Only One Indictment Sought.
1t is not the intention of the county prose-
cutor to seek indictments against people
other than Mrs. Chadwick in connection
with the Carnegie notes. 1t is the opinion
of the attorneys familiar with Mrs. Chad
wick's affairs that she alone was concerned
In the preparation of these papers.
The trust agreement purportfng to have
been executed by Mr.. Carnegie was not
written by any person familiar with legal
forms verbiage, and the attorneys who
have read the document declare that to the
best of their belief it was written by Mrs.
Chadwick personally. No evidence has so
far developed in any direction to show that
she had accomplices, or that assistance was
given her In the preparation OF the docu-
ments claimed to have been given her by
Mr.. Carnegie.
Cashier A. B. Spear Of the Oberlin bank
was the first witness to appear before the
grand jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-12
GRAND JURY AT WORK.
Investigation Into Chadwick Affairs
Begun at Cleveland.

CLEVELAND. Ohio, December 1.-THE
grand jury of Cuyahoga county commenced
this morning an investigation into the af-
fairs OF Mrs Cassie L. Chadwick. 1t is
probable that the inquiry will last through
out the day. and even possible that no vote
will be taken on the evidence before to-
morrow. County Prosecutor Keller was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-12
Return Of Assistant secretary Darling.

Judge Darling. assistant secretary Of the
navy, has returned to this city from an ex-
tensive tour Of inspection Of naval sta
tions. extending as far west as Puget sound
and as far south as New Orleans and Pen
sacola. His trip was made partly for pleas
ure. as he had never before visited the
Pacific coast. He was accompanied BY
Mrs. Darling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-12
At THE White HOUSE
Chairman Cortelyou in Con-
ference With President.
MISSOURI SENATORSH1P
SEVERAL PEOPLE MENTIONED TO
SUCCEED MR.. CoCKRELL.
Not Much Likelihood of Interstate
Commerce T,epiS1ation at the
MISSOURI SENATORSH1P

George B. Cortelyou. chairman of the
republican national committee, spent some
time in conference with the President. Mr..
Cortelyou is winding up the work of the
national committee, and when that is ac
complished will take a rest.
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sHELLING PORT ARTHUR.
Jap Besiegers Now Turn Attention to
the Fortress.

TOKYO. December 10. 4 p.m.-The COM
marder of the Japanese naval land battery
reporting today says:
-Four Russian battle ships. two cruisers,
one gunboat and one torpedo store ship
lying in Port Arthur harbor are completely
disabled. There is no further necessity for
tcmbarding the Russian naval force.
Are now engaged shelling the town Of
Fort Arthur which is being heavily dam
aged
Sundays Bombardment.
LONDON. December IA dispatch to
the Japanese legation from Tokyo today
says the bombardment of Port Arthur Sun
day considerably damag ged the wireless tele-
graph station at the foot of Golden Hill
and set fire to the arsenal.
Movements of Russian Ships
CAPETOWN. Cape Colony. December u.
The Russian hospital ship Orel arrived
here today TO take in supplies.
Two large Russian warships passed Cape
Point this morning.
SUDA BAY. Island of Crete. December
12.-The Russian cruisers Oleg and Dnieper
and the torpedo boat destroyer Grozny ar
rived here during the night.
Japs Are Repulsed.
MUKDEN. December 12.-On Friday
night the Japanese several times attacked
the trenches of the Russian right, but in
each case they. were repulsed.
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Lieut.. stevenson's Resignation.

The President has accepted the resigna-
ton of Second Lieut.. Hugh 8. Stevenson.
Goth Infantry. recently stationed at Fort
Duchesne, Utah.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-12

Enterprising and ad-
vertising are almost
synonymous terms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-12
J. Pierpont Morgan a Caller.

Governor Herrick of Ohio was guest OF
the President at luncheon today.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21

For above occasion the Frisco sys-
tenn will sell round trip tickets from
Ninlta TO St. Louis and return at the
following rates:
Season tickets slT.50 dates IT sale
from April Is 70 Nov. 80. lg0l, inclu-
siye. Final limit Dec. Is, l9o4
Sixty day ticket, sl4f0; dates Of sale
April Is 70 NOV. %. final limit not
later than Dec. Is, 1904.
Ten day tickets. $3.50; dates Of sale.
April p to Nov 30. 1904. Final re-
turn limit ten days from date q sale,
but not later than Dec. q.
Stop-over Of ten days on al regular
frSt-claSs one way and round-trlp tick
cts reading through can be arranged
by payment of Il and deposit of ticket
with joint agent within twenty-four
hours after arrival IN 81. Louis For
further particulars see Frlsco's agent.
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mans dependence. il was about all
that the sermon lover could desire.
After the sermon and dedicatory
prayer, Dr. +. w. iiawley, Of Okla
homa City, synodical superintendent
OF Indian Territory and Oklahoma,
made a very felicitous short talk TO
the congregation.
An important feature OF the service
was the splendid music rendered by
the church choir. Mrs. JAS l. Morn
ing presided at the organ and the mu-
sic rendered was especially selected
and splendldly adapted to the occa-
sion.
A number Of the ministers Of Yinita
were present and took part IN the SER
vices
Rev. J. S. Stubblefeld Is In his third
year as pastor Of this church aud is a
successful pastor and a fine preacher.
fIe Is skillful organizer and an indo-
mitable workerl
The membership is not large, only
one hundred aud thirty, but what It
lacks Ia numbers Is made up IN zeal
and aggressiyeness. The session Of the
church IS composed OF six elders. as
follows @. s. Morrow, James CASTOR,
4. T. ChamberlIn, James /. Morning
4. ] Brackctt, S. II. Crockett and p
NJ Mars.
The board Of deaeons IS composed
Of W 5. Crockett. John y, Mars, },
T Murphy. J. f. Charlesworih, J. Il.
Parker, r +. Thompson, a. +. Cham
berlin, o. 5. Morrow. Allen Barnes
Tie trustees are, Chas. f. Lahman
Or +. y. Frayser. T. \. Ratcllfi, J
I. Charlesworth, james Leforce and
u. N. Mars.
The Presbyterian sabbath school !.
believed 20 be one Of the best in the
Southwest, and has been, ard Is. tbs
pride u the church y. NJ. Mars |.
serving his tenth year as superintend
ent. and the school has an enrolment
I OF ls0, divided into ten grades Witt
It's new equipment this school expect.
70 do a great work. Mf. O. 5. Nor
row, the assistant superintendent IS 9
fine Bible teacher and has larg,
class OF adults. Tie primary depart
ment has been Under tile supervision
Of Mrs. +. \. Ratelln for the last III
teen years, and the success OF the w0fA
has been. IN large measure, due to bel
untlring Efforts. Mrs. A. W Fore
man has been a yefs successful teaehei
In this department also, as have I
number OF others.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21
Good Lueh fer vlnitan..

Gas and oil wells are becoming 50
common IN this field that onlg the un-
usual ones. or freaks. attract more
than passing attention. A producer
that in most towns would call for a
double-deek seare-head here calls FOR q
two-line local. Tie well brought in
last week by NeGuiiin 4 Co. on their
holdings IN the east part Of town de-
serves special mention only because Of
the antics It cut. The drill lad
barely touched the sand when the big
fellow got busy An immense volume
Of gas spouted high into the air, blow.
lng dirt, rocks. and a spray Of oil a,
least nifty feet above the derrick.
Houses several blocks away we're nlcely
sprlnkled with Oh. Fortunately for
the property owners IN the vicinity Of
the well, tire real oil sand had only
been touched. and very small amount
was flowing. The sas has been piped
into the field 70 the east, and the drill
win 90 deeper into the sand. when Il
IS almost certain q tine gusher viii be
developed. NeGuiiin 4 Co. are Ylnlta
people, and Nr. NcGunin who IS IN
the city, naturally feels elated over
the strike nartlesyille Enterprise.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21
The Cherokee Orphan Home.

Tho health OF the school still con-
iinues good.
Mrs. Laura Cooper with the aid Of
tie girls, is nov performing the work
Of two matronS
After two weeks practice. Miss Belle
Blake Is proving herself we'll qualified
70 take care Of the culinary depart
ment Of our Home.
Henry Frye, for many yean q resi-
dent Of Saline district, took dinner Al
the Home Saturday. lie stated that
a small specie Of worm, IN clusters, IS
rulning his fruit trees, and he was IN
quest Of a spray 70 use Ia his orchard.
Chas. Whlteday and his assistant.
Taylor Eaton, are preparing the or
ehard grounds hF the planting Of
grain. They have cleared away the
undegbrush and are plowlng and har-
rowing the ground. plnmsand peaches
are al killed, but grapes and apples
promise good yield.
The first load was removed from this
place TO the new home today and con-
sisted of stoves aud kettles for the
new laundry Furnaces viii be nnt
IL II the new laundry and II Is neces-
sary 10 have the kettles there while
these furnlces are being planned. The
present term Of school viii close IN
flse weeks. and much Of this time viii
b spent IN getting ready for The flual
move The pupils are looking foeafd
70 this move With great Interest. T'liav
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21

The Sequoyah club met with Miss.
Browning, Saturday, April 9th. Mrs.
Sanders lead the afternoons discus
sions, Emerson being the author for
study. The paper by Mrs. Sanders
was one Of the most interesting Of
the year. The topics were discussed
In an interesting manner and the es-
says were commented upon. The club
will meet April 25rd, with Miss Byrd,
Mrs. GIN will be the leader. Ella
Wheeler Wilcox aud her poems will
be discussed The program follows:
Paper MB. GILL;
J. Autobiography-Mrs. Rhea.
.. Reading The Kingdom OF Love.
3. The Newspaper and MagazlueWorl
Miss Browning.
4. Critical discussion OF her Poetlca'
works. Mrs. Sanders
5. Reading The Beautiful Land d
Nod Mrs, Davidson.
o. The new Thought Mrs Johnson
MrS. John Miller Drake.
:. Discussion Murine Mrs Blake
ney.
:. The AmericanW0man's Ideal Mrs
Anderson.
9. Reading Progress -Mrs.Gatewood
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21

AZ this season Of the bear ellnelng
pairs. One pair Of spoons cliues fondly
united across the top Of a gate. while
one one pair Of hinges cllngs firmly to
the sides uf The gate. Inside tie man
sion the palernal pair wransIe over
the days Of their youth. After awhile
pater buys 4 new pair Of stronger
hinges which means the spoons have
paired Tor loY Or dlspair, and lhe lalth.
ful gate Is II line for the nast pair
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21

You knpw that center table We
looked At the. other day ana whlch rot
aala you could not alfordf"
You mean he 80 OneY"
yes Well eot that very labls To-
iss for sts.esH-Housson Post.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21

The N0wata grand jury returned
indictments against some members q
the Sequngah Land Company with
hcadquarteFsat Claremore S.RLewls,
the president Of the company. and +.
A. Parker, = member, are under bond
70 appear at The next term Of the No.
wata court 70 answer the charge Of
obtaining money uildgl false pntenzes
IN the matter Of some leases 70 chero
kce lands
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21

The Idea which onee prevailed among
Americans IN Porto Rico that northern
outdoor sports such as baseball. tennis.
etc. could not be successfully introduced
into Porto Rico Is now waning. The
Americans have virtually made baseball
the national outdoor sport Of Porte Rleo.
as Il has been for a long time ii the
United States Tennis tournaments are
being held and football. cyellns and
otker sports have been tried to some ex-
ent when q northerner becomes ac-
eIimated be seems 10 enjoy outdoor
sports here about the same as he does IN
the north What a great many of us
need here la the tropics Is exercise. hat
too often We are dialncllned 70 taks II
San Juan News.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21

A healthy looking tramp walked up
70 Mrs. Wash Cooks residence We'd
nesday and roughly demanded some
thing TO eat. Later yesterday he vas
arrested by Marshal Ridenhour and
made 10 work the streets eight DAYS
for his impudence.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21

Taken up-one black heifer. two
years, old white face and white in
TANKS; % OH left side aud marked un-
der biz spd swallow fork In left ear
and swallow fork in right. Came 10
ny place Oct. lst, 1908 Seven miles
northeast of Chelses. r O. Box 81,
Chelsea, l. T. Wit
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21
Mnnla Naae nl,orrr naraer.

The Ohio commission on uniform
laws has recommended 70 the goeer-
nor the passage of measures refusing
divorces unless the defendant has had
personal notice and making an actual
hearing Other proposed amendments
compel bona ade residence and lzy Il
down that 40 divorce shall be granted
for causes arising prior 10 the parU's
residence IN Ohio. which would not he
ground for divorce in the state where
the cause aroee
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-04-21

are ANXIOUS 20 have iroyer with so they
can return after the vacation 70 q
place that win seem more like home.
It is the present plan 10 have
everything moved before the COM
mencements OF the two seminaries.
Orphan Home, ADril "a, 1904.