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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-14
PERU HAS THE COIN.

Five Millions Has Been Paid to Her by
Rothsehild.
New York. June 1s.-The London
banking firm Of Rothschilds has cabled
to the minister OF finance that II has
paid to the Bolivian representative s5.-
100000 as stipulated by the Acre treaty,
says a Herald dispatch from Rio ia
neiro.
A dispatch from Manoas says the
steamer Napo has left for Iquitos, but
leaves behind the arms and ammunition
she has on board for the Peruvian gov-
ernment. The Peruvian consul protest.
ed against not being allowed to send
on the cargo.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-14
That rhrebblns A.adaoh.

would quickly leave you IL you used
Or. Kings New Life pills. Thousands
OF auttasrs have proved their match.
less merit for sick and Nervous Head.
aches. They make pure blood ana
build up your health. Only % cents,
money back II not cured. Sold by
Chaa. Rogers. Druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-14
DON'T co TO ST. LOUIS

It'll you call at or write to the CHI
cage, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railroad
once isl Thlrt street. Portland. Ore
Low rates TO all points east. In connec'
tlon with all tranacontinentala.
II. 8. ROWE.
General Agent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-14

The beer that made Milwaukee fam.
ous-schlitz-is always on draught at
The Grotto. Otto Mikkelson, proprie-
tor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-14

See tina, your ticket reads via the
Illinois Central II. n. Thoroughly mod.
ern trains connect With all transconti-
mental lines at 81. Paul and Omaha.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-14
ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE.
Separates the Japanese and Russian
Armies Now.

Lao Yang, Sunday, June 1.-THE
army here is increasing rapidly, fresh
squadron arriving daily.
There is no fresh news from Port
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-14

II your friends are coming west let ua
know and wo viii quote them direct
the specially low rates now In effect
from all eastern points.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-14
WILL co TO JAPAN.
Submarine Boat Will Sink a Few Rus
sian Boats.

New York, June 1S.-1t is definitely
stated here that Japan will be the most
ultimate destination Of a submarine
boat which is now being carried across
the Atlantic on the deck Of the Nor
wegian steamer Fortuna, about which
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-14
. DIRECT LINE

10 Chicago and all points east: Louis
vllle, Memphis. New Orleans. and ail
points south.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-14

Any information as to rates. routes.
etc., eheerfully given on application.
II. II. TRUMaULIA Commercial
Agent. ia2 Third street. Portland. or.
J. C. LINDSEY. II. r. q p. A.. la
Third street. Portland. Or.
p. b. THOMPSON. F. a. p. A..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-03
SigSbee Will Command
South Atlantic Fleet
Will RelinquiSh Post at League Island Two
Days Before the Sixth Anniversary of
Blowing Up of the Maine

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 3.-It will lack
only two days of the sixth anniversary
of the sinking of the battleship Name,
which occurred on February Is. 1898.
when Rear Admiral Charles d. Sigsbee,
on February Is. relinquishes his post as
commandment Of the League Island Navy
Yard and leaves the United States to
hoist his rear admiral's flag for the fist
time on water, as commander of the
South Atlantic Squadron.
Orders detaching the rear admiral
from duty at Leasrc Island. which or
iginally designated the date Of his de-
parture for the West Indies as Satur-
day. February 6, y re amended so that
he will now sail from New York week
later,
Orders Please Admiral.
Rear Admiral Sigsbee said that his
assignment for service IN the Caribbean
and adjacent waters. where he bore
himself with signal distinction at the
time Of the destruction Of the Maine. OF
which he was capita n. and subsequently
during the Spanish war. was most wei
come to him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-03
COLOMBIA To ELECT
A PRESIDENT TODAY
College to Make Choice Between Cen
eral Reyes and General Velez.
Latter Favors War.

Washington officials are awaiting with
interest the result of todays elections
in Colombia.
The electoral college meets today at
Bogota and will make a choice between
the two candidates-GeneraI Reyes and
General Juan Velez. II is the general
opinion that General Reyes will win.
although possibly the failure OF his dip
lomatic mission may have furnished
good material for his opponent. who be-
longs to the lingo party. Officials here
believe that Colombia will make for
tunate choice If General Reyes is select
ed as he is thoroughly familiar with
the Panama affair through his mission
to Washington. Both candidates belong
TO the Conservative party. but there has
been a split into factions. and Velez
has been crying war ever since Pana-
ma seeded.
General Velez is described by those
who know him as being a "peppery'' old
man believing in extreme measures.
he has had much diplomatic experienced
however. having served as Colombian
minister at Rome. Italy for many
years. He Is governor OF the province
or Bolivar. Both men are we'll known
10 Dr. Herran. the Colombian charge
mere, General Reyes on his recent visit
exhibiting cordial friendship for the
charge II is said that II the Colorn-
plans decide to keep the legation in
Washington open DIR. Herran will be
offered the post as minister
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-03
Rush OF APPLICATIONS
TO RETIRE CIRCULATION
within one-Half Million Dollars of the
Legal Limit.

Another rush Of applications from
rational banks TO retire circulation is
coming in 20 the Treasury Applicd-
hons for the retirement OF s.. 10000 for
she month Of February have already
5cen filed. This Is within half a mil
lion dollars OF the legal limit as but
s.. 900. 900 can be retired in any one
month. Until now. since last fall, there
has been little movement for retirement
OF circulation il IS explained that tho
fact that money is growing more plenti-
ful is the reason the banks are anxious
e. get some Of their circulation retired
The deposits Of japanese gold I'm the
San Francisco subtreasury. TO be paid
lr New York and used for the purchase
of war material. continues to be heavy
Yesterday $4,000 in foreign gold was
deposited. and permission was given to
deposit a quarter Of a million in japan
ese yen. which will arrive February Ic
The Treasury has accepted S255. 900 IN
Philippine bonds 70 take the place Of
corresponding amount OF per cent
government bonds as security for pub
1c moneys
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-03
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
SUSTAINS MR.. SHAW
Declares Tobacco Examiner at Chicago
Is Not Holding Position in Viola
ton of the Regulations.

The Civil Service Commission has
come to the aid of Secretary Shaw in
the case In which General Thomas an
praiser at the port OF Chicago. charges
that Secretary Shaw was holding in his
place as tobacco examiner a man who
failed Of passing the civil service EXAM
nation.
The commission says that the charge
that Lahaan (the examiner was hold
Ing his position in violation of civil ser
vice rules has no foundation in fact"
The statement Of the Civil Service
Commission is in part as follows:
1T was learned at the Civil Service
Commission that an examination for
tobacco examiner was held last Sep
TENDER. and the highest eligibles failed
In the practical questions OF the exami-
nation, although the temporary ap-
pointee, Lahaan. and one other who
failed in the examination, attained high
er ratings on the practical questions
and tests than the highest eIigibIes in
the examination, but failed to pass the
examination on account OF the weights
given to the scholastic subjects. which
were agreed upon by the Treasury De-
partment and the commission.
After careful consideration IL was de-
cided, In view OF the unsatisfactory na-
ture OF the examination, to cancel IL
and hold another examination. giving
more weight to the practical questions
and tests, with view Of securing a
competent and experienced person for
the position. Lahaan being regarded as
more competent than the eligibles who
attained the highest ratings in the
whole examination
This examination has been an
nounced TO be held on February L..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-03
CHICAGO BANKRUPT,
SAYS COMPTROLLER
Estimates for City's Support Eighteen
Millions and Not Hall of That
Sum Not in Sight.

CHICAGO. Ill. Feb. 3-''1-hIs city will
practically go out Of business Is the
general comment Of officials on the an
nouncement by Comptroller Mccain
that Chicago. to all intcnts and pur-
poses. is bankrupt. The comptroller
says the city last year exceeded it's legal
expenditures by 81 900 900. and that IN,
less estimates are slashed right and left
the deficit this year viii reach 5000
600 additional
There is absolutely no available
source Of revenue Taxation has reach.
ed the limit The only thing to do is to
cut expenses. This means still greater
reductions in the police and fire depart
ments, already sadly crippled Because
of the general cry against the reign Of
crime IT had been proposed to increase
the police force. but instead the present
inadequate force must be reduced. In
surance men are loudly protesting
against a further Gripping Of the FIRE
department. but the comptroller says
there Is no other course and all depart
ments must suffer alike.
In the annual estimates for next year
department heads asked for a total Of
SIS. 600 in round figures The comp
troller cannot see where they will get
One-half that sum.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-03
OWNERSHIP OF ISLANDS
OFF COAST OF BORNEO
Question of Determining Title Left to
General Woodbury. Be Declared
British Possessions.

Ownership Of the islands off the Bor-
neo coast over which the United States
gunboat Quiros fioated the American
flag is to be settled amicably. according
TO a statement made in London by Err
nest w. Birch. governor of North Bor-
neo.
Gen. Leonard Wood recently visited
Sandakan, North BOrneo, and Governor
Birch says the general assured him
there is no strong desire on the part of
the United States TO hold the islands
Governor Birch alleges the islands be-
long 70 the Chartered Company of North
Borneo, which mas had control of them
since 1893. and are outside Of the limits
of the company's treaty with the Sultan
of Sulu. The islands are said TO be prac-
ticauy worthless, but II was feared the
Sultan Of Jolo would try to give them
TO some unfrie IDLY power and conse-
quently the matter of title was placed
In General Wood hands. and they will
be declared either British or American
possessions
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-03
MORTGAGE CLAUSE
AGAINST IS TO / POLICY
New York Investors Looking Out for
Possible Nomination of Bryan on
Kansas City Platform.

NEW YORK. Feb. IA mortgage
contract which is considered in certain
realty circles 70 express the feelings OF
many investors in real estate here re-
garding the probable effect the nonina-
ton Of a Bryan man for the Presidency
would have on mOneyed channels. was
entered into yesterday at the law office
OF Mandelbaum Bros. at 96 Wall Street
For some months il has been an i'm
possibility I'm most cases 10 mortgage
choice property at the popular rate of
interest fol such loans. which is Der
cent
The tight money market which has
become slightly better since January 1
for real estate men, has been attributed
10 the troublesome times in the build
ing trades and TO Wall Street condi-
tons. Now the proba bility Of the
Democratic party reaffirming the silver
doctrines is being seriously considered
by some real estate investors. who do
not want their investment plans or
realty deals affected by a tight money
market in the coming Presidential
campaign. In the mortgage contract
drawn up and signed at the office Of
Mandelbaum Bros yesterday, one of
the clauses reads as follows:
In the event OF the Democratic party
nominating for President of the United
States Of America a candidate on a
platform favoring free coinage Of Sill
yer at ratio OF 16 to I or at ratio not
equal TO the actual value thereof. then
the parties Of the first part shall have
gage on sixty days notice TO the holder
thereof
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-03
HUGH CHISHOLM NOW
BRITANNICA" EDITOR
Succeeds Sir Donald Mackenzie Wal
lace as Chief of the Great En-
cycIopedia staff.

LONDON. Feb. 3.-Hugh Chisholm
has been appointed editor of the En-
cyclopaedia Britannica" that great en-
terpTfse which has been unkindly nick
named the "Yanklopaedia Doodleian-
MICA" succeeding Sir Donald MacKen-
zie Wallace.
Mr.. Chisholm is an oxford man and
still on the bright side of forty. His
father held the mysterious Office of
warden of the standards. while the son
Was at one time a leader-writer on the
STANDARD Afterward Mr.. Chisholm
Joined the numerically considera BILE
company OF executors Of the st James
Gazette" but not till he had served
there as assistant editor and as editor
for eight years.
He is a man of wide reading and
knowledge, frank of aspect. and genial
I'm manner, with the frame OF a born
athlete to whom no game comes amiss.
He married one of the sisters of Henry
Harrison. the Stripping of Falcarragh'
and the hero Of one Of the most notable
incidents of the famous plan of cam
paign.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-03

81 have been on shore duty now for
four years, said he, and II is quite
time that I made change to the water.
The orders came most unexpectedly and
leave me little time for preparation, but
| am quite satisfied to GO
Since he entered the navy Rear Ad-
miral Sigsbee has served on twenty
ships and commanded nine. He has had
charge Of four sailing vessels. ranging
from a sloop-of-war to a frigate. and of
FIVE steam vessels. including two bat
tleships and the converted cruiser st.
Paul.
To Succeed Lamberton.
Rear Admiral Sigsbee will succeed
Rear Admiral Lamberton. who is on
the invalid list. in command of he
South Atlantic Squadron. His flag two
white stars on a blue field, will fly from
the cruiser Newark Additional vessels
probably will be added to the squadron
which now comprises. besides the New
ark, the cruisers Detroit and Mont
gomery and the gunboat Gloucester.
The rear admiral will join the squad
ron in the West Indies. proceeding from
New York on a merchant vessel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-03
MARRIED At MIDNIGHT
IN CAMDEN CITY HALL
Squire omciates for Pair Who Were
Solicitors for Secrecy.

CAMDEN. n. J., Feb. 3.-Attired in
evening clothes. a man and woman en-
tered the Camden City Hall at mid
night last night and asked If Sergeant
Schregler would send for a clergyman,
as they wanted to be married before
daylight.
James Tatem. hall officer. who is also
justice Of the peace. was called upon
10 perform the ceremony. He lighted
up the Office of Jils chief OF police, and
with Sergeant Schregler as a witness
the ceremony was performed.
Both bride and bridegroom requested
that their names be kept a secret. the
bridegroom saying he would pay any
reasonable sum to insure secrecy.
Justice Tatem said he would be
obliged to make return OF the names
70 the city clerks Office. and this caused
the bride 10 become greatly agitated
The man gave the justice three 81
notes, and, with his wife. hurried TO a
waiting carriage.
Justice Tatem said he was pledged to
secrecy for twenty-fOur hours at least
He said one Of the pair was a resident
of Camden.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-03
EVANSVILLE NOTES.

EVANSVILLE, Nd, Feb. a-Benta-
min F. Turton, a prominent citizen OF
Brandywine district. died at his home
near Cheltenham, on Sunday evening
after an Illness of four days, with pneu-
monia- He was born about seventy
seven years ago. on the spot where he
died.
At the outbreak OF the civil war Mr.
Turton joined the Confederate cavalry
and in the command of Gen. J. f. r
Stuart, ne was present in all the hard
fought battles until that of Brandy
Station, where he received a severe
wound which disabled him for severat
years. He was a prosperous farmer.
and took an active interest in public ar
fairs. but never sought Office. He was
a bachelor and the last survivor OF four
brothers and three sisters.
At the meeting of the fire department.
on Monday night William Dorr, Will
lam Rush, and Harry Mccormick were
triangle, which will serve as an alarm
bell. X. Matsdaria was appointed
chairman. with power 10 name n com
mittee on entertainments, a series of
which il is proposed to give for the
benefit OF the treasury
Candlemas Day was celebrated yes
terday at ST. Jeromes Church by mass
and blessing Of candles at 7:30 O'clock
Today throats. will be blessed at 4:3O
and 40 o'clock.
The Willing Workers. an organization
I'm the Methodist Episcopal Church
South. gave a New England dinner at
Masonic Hall last night for the benefit
Of their church. which was well at
tended.
Mrs DR. Owens. while leaving a whist
party at the home of DIR. Wells on
Monday evening. fell on the front steps
and was so severely bruised that she
was unable TO return home until yester-
day afternoon.
George Nj. Mcfarland has bought the
Reed house, in Wine Avenue. and Will
occupy IL after making improvements.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-03
HAMLINE NJ. E. CHURCH
ASKS RETURN OF PASTOR

Members Of Hamline NJ. r Church
greatly desire the continuance OF the
ministrations of the present pastor. the
Rev DR.. Lucien Clark, and the return to
the District of Presiding Elder Rev.
Henry Naylor. Resolutions explaining
these sentiments in strong terms were
adopted at the quarterly meeting Of the
congregation on Monday. and will be
forwarded TO the spring conference.
The church has 652 members and .
proba TONERS. The Sunday school en-,
rollment IS e36. At the recent revival
80 converts were added.
The congregational meeting voted to
double the present insurance OF SIS, 900
on the church
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-03
FOUR CALLS A DAY
FOR ALL OF JANUARY
Chief Belt Tells of Fire Department
Work for the Month.

Chief William T. Belt has reported to
the Commissioners on the operations OF
the Fire Department for January.
Fire Marshal Sidney Bicber reported
the estimated loss TO be SIS. $50. or a
fraction over 1iiA per cent OF the total
insurance on tae property involved
There were 10 calls for fires as fol-
lows: Seventy-fOur in brick buildings.
81 in frame buildings, i'm the United
States Capitol, 8 for the burning OF de-
bris. ] Of "A tree. / Of canvas cover
on a steam boiler, / Of a car. ! for fire
in a gas main. on the public dump. and
the other outside of the District OF Co
lumbia. There were seven false alarms.
Joseph S. Scotland. COlOred. aged sew
enty years. was suffocated on January 81.
in fire for which box us was sounded
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-03
MAY HAVE
CART HORSE PARADE

Washington may have In the course of
the spring a cart horse parade. such as
is held yearly in Boston and London.
when the burly draft horse is dressed in
his Sunday best and marches with his
brothers I'm the hope OF winning the
handsome prizes that are usually offer
ed.
The plan was suggested at the meet
ing of the Humane Society yesterday by
Mrs. II. B. F. mcfarland whose sug-
gestion was adopted. and who now heads
a committee, consisting of herself. Mrs.
Crummond Kennedy and Miss Addison
Mitchell which will attempt 20 bring
about a successful contamination OF the
idea.
made a member of the executive COM
mittee, and satisfactory reports were
received in regard to the work in the
schools and for the chiidren's branch.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-03
TILBURY WILL PRESS
SUIT FOR DAMAGES

CHICAGO. Feb. 3.-James G. Tilbury.
the chauffeur who was acquitted by a
jury on Saturday Of attempting to
blackmail Mrs. Hollis NJ. Thurston. a
wealthy society woman. says he will
prosecute his suit for $4,000 damages
TO the bitter end.
II never sought to blackman Mrs
Thurston," said Tilbury. She offered
me money to leave the country, and
when ! refused she discharged me All
the facts have not yet been brough.
TO the surface. but / have no desir &
10 air the matter further.
Il want IL understood. however. that
i never attempted to blackmail her, and
that the charge was made to injure me.
1t has done this. and / shall not rest
till reparation has been made"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-03
PRESS ARTISTS EXHIBIT
BEGINS FEBRUARY %

At a meeting of the local committee
Of the Press Artists League yesterday
in the Office Of George NJ Baxter. the
president, II was decided TO hold the
second annual exhibition of original
drawings by newspaper and magazine
artists on February p. The exhibition
will be given in the banquet room OF the
Arlington Hotel.
The exhibition will last for three days
and possibly for the entire week The
I'D will be patronE' day.
Crateloads OF sketches have arrived
from newspaper artists throughout the
country. and the exhibit promises to be
a great success.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-03
WILL DIVIDE THE OIL
TRADE OF THE WORLD

The Standard OIL Company and Russia
have come to an agreement and will di-
vide up the worlds petroleum trade be-
tween thCm- This information is con-
tanned In a report received by the De-
partment of Commerce and Labor from
United States Consul Monaghan at
Chemnitz. Germany.
The Germans. he says. are making
frantic efforts 20 tear themselves from
the tolls Of the American company, but
the bear viii refuse to give the aid he
might
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-03
Wants POtter'S Field
Near GieSbOrO Point
Present Burying Ground Must Be Abandoned
aySIntendant Stoutenburgh, Who Recon-
nends an Appropriation of $500.

A new potter's field is necessary for
the burial of the INDECENT acad OF the
District. according to a report sub
mitted to the District Commissioners
by W II. Stoutenburgh. Intendant of
the Washington Asylum.
Mr.. Stoutenhurgh recommends that
Congress be asked to appropriate 81 800
Tor the survey and plotting OF a new
ground. to be located on the lands re-
Gently purchased for the new almshouse
site. near Giesboro Point. on the Mary
land side of the Potomac, opposite
Alexandria Commissioner West has re-
ferred the matter to the Engineer Com
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-03
RESOLUTIONS ON DEATH
OF SAMUEL ROADS, jR

At a recent meeting OF the employees
of the division of printing and stationery
OF the Secretary's Office at the Treasury
Department. resolutions Of regret were
adopted on the death of Samuel Roads,
jr. which took place on January q OF
this wear. at Marbehead. Mass
Mr.. Roads was formerly chief Of the
division OF printing and stationery.