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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-30
BUYS LAFAYETTE PARK HOME.
Mrs. Nourse of Atlantic City Pur-
chases No. 4 Jackson Place.

The large residence, No. Jackson
place. on. the west side of Lafayette
park and just north of Pennsylvania ave-
nue., has been sold through Z. c. Brain
erd, real estate broker, for Mrs. Belle b.
Magruder to Mrs. Elizabeth B. Nourse OF
Atlantic City. The sale was made suB-
ject to q lease so that the present ten
ant will not be disturbed. 1t is stated
to be the purpose of the new owner when
given possession, to occupy the house as
her home
is four-story structure of brick, having
what is known as the American base
ment, that is. the entrance on level
with the street. The frontage of the lot
is twenty-eight feet and the depth ninety
six feet.
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Stettin Launching Postponed.

STETTIN. Germany. October 3O-The
launching Of the North German Lloyd liner
George Washington, which was scheduled
to take place tomorrow at the suburb Of
StettiE. has been postponed indefinitely
en- account of the lownass of the water
in the river Oder. David Jayne Hill. the
American ambassador, was to have chris
tened the vessel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-30
Tonking Assassins to Be Punished.

PEkING. October 30.-An edict issued
today orders the beheading OF two and
severe punishments for seven other of the
Chinese officers concerned in the crossing
of the Tonking border and the killing OF
French soldiers in Tonking in July of this
year.
The regular autumn maneuvers Of the
Chinese army will be held this year in
November. Preparations for the evolu-
tions already are under way.
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Mishap to Wilbur WRIGHT.

LIE MANS, October 3O.-While Wilbur
Wright. the American aeroplanist. was
making fight this morning the motor of
the machine exploded Mr. Wright landed
without injury and the aeroplane was not
otherwise damaged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-30
Visitors in the City.

The following visitors to Washington
registered at The Star office today:
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crandol Hampton,
Va; Mr.. and Mrs. w. Wikstran, Mont
clair, N. j.: Mr.. and Mrs. NJ D. Humph-
reys. Ashland, Ky: Mr.. and Mrs. George
c. Bot, Tacoma, Wash
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-30
Building Permits Issued.

The following building permits were
issued today:
To Judge William H. DeLacy, to build
a two-story brick dwelling at As RhodA
Island avenue northeast; architect, julius
Germuiller; builder. +. ]. DeLacy; esti-
mated cost, $500.
To Morie e. Byington. for repairs at
1915 l. street northwest; estimated cost,
81 600; contractor, George c. Hough.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-30
Dutch Minister Arrives.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, October 30.-Among the
passengers who arrived today on board
the steamer Cedric from Liverpool and
Queenstown was ]. H. Van Royen, Dutch
minister to Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-30
CAN'T SEND LEPER HOME.
Attorney Generals Decision Against
Earlv's Deportation.

It is known at the District building that
Attorney General Bonaparte has decided
that the District of Columbia cannot send
John r. Early. the leper, back to his
home in North Carolina.
In view of the fact that Early is a ma.
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. White beat E. H. Duff / up.
Finish Qualifying Round.

1t was almost dark last evening when
the Chevy Chase golfers finished the
qualifying round. On account of the soft
footing everybody was almost tagged out.
w. r. Tuckerman, one of the most con-
sistent golfers of the District, turned in
cards calling for 81 and S1-165 but s. D.
Bowers of Brooklawn tied him up with
So and 19-165. Reeves Lewis was also
close UP with 166. Following are the
scores recorded. many cards being kept
off the board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-30
Drawings for Match Play.

Drawings for the first round of match
play, starting this morning at 10 o'clock,
were made late last night. and four six
teens will fight it out between themselves
The drawings follow:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-30

Secretary Wilson is away from this
city. it was stated at the Department of
Agriculture. His private secretary, how
ever. said he did not know anything
about the matter contained in the fore
going dispatch. II do not believe there
is any truth in it, he added.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-30
NEW JOB OFFERED WILSON.

Presidency of Colorado College Ten
dered Secretary Of Agriculture.
DENVER, Col, October 3O.-James
Wilson. Secretary of Agriculture. 1t is re-
ported, has been offered the presidency
of the Colorado Agricultural College at
Fort Collins, and, 1t is said, he will re-
sign to accept it. When asked about the.
report last night B. F. Rockafellow,
president of the state board of agricul-
ture, refused to affirm or deny it.
The daily sentinel., 1908-11-23

tors duly chosen.
How are the number of electors for
each state chosen?
Each state has as many as it has
senators and representatives.
Does the constitution prescribe
how electors must be chosen?
No. 1t leaves this to the states.
Are they not always voted for on
general ticket?
They happen to be now. But a
legislature may provide differently.
In 1876 the Colorado Legislature
chose the state electors. Thomas
Watson said the other day that un-
der the laws of Georgia if no ticket
receives n majority in Georgia the
choice of electors is thrown into the
Legislature In 1892 Michigan voted
on it's electors by congressional dis
tricts.
How do states sometimes split their
electoral votes?
Occasionally a popular elector will
receive enough complimentary votes
to elect him even if his fellows on
the ticket are defeated. Sometimes
mistakes in marking ballots will re-
suit in a divided electoral vote in a
close state.
What determines the date of the
national election?
In 1S45 congress prescribed that it
be held on the Tuesday after the
first Monday in November. Before
that time some of the state held cleo
tions on different days.
Does a plurality in the electoral
college elect?
No. The constitution provides
that. if no candidate shall receive
| a majority of the electoral votes. the
election shall be thrown into the
house, the three highest candidates
only being voted on.
How does the house vote?
1t votes by states, a ma jority of the
members from each state casting its
vote.
Has an election ever been thrown
into the house?
| Yes. twice. In 1900, when Jeffer-
The daily sentinel., 1908-11-23

son was elected. and in 1924, when
John Quincy Adams became presi-
dent.
Can a man be elected president by
a minority of the popular votes?
Yes. In 1924 Andrew Jackson had
a plurality of $4,000 over ]. Q. Ad-
ans, and in 1883 Grover Cleveland
had a plurality of nearly 100000 ov-
er Benjamin Harrison.
Is there any justification for cleo
tion by states rather than by direct
popular vote?
Yes. Election by states is proba-
bly, fairer to the country as a whole.
Otherwise some limited section of the
country would acquire undue influ-
ence. Thus the manufacturing state
of Pennsylvania may give as huge
a republican vote as it pleases, but it
can deliver only "a electoral votes.
Under the present system no presi-
dent can be chosen who has not sup
porters in about half the states of
the union.-Kan City Star.
The daily sentinel., 1908-11-23
AS TO ELECTORAL VOTE.

viii the president of the United
States be elected November 3?
He will not. The people in each
state will merely choose set or
electors of most of whom they have
never heard.
What will the electors do?
They will assemble in their state
. capitals on the second Monday in
January and ballot for president and
vice president. Each of these as
semblies is called an electoral col
lege. There are as many electoral
colleges as there are states. The
territories and the District of Column
bia have no presidential vote.
Suppose a candidate should die be-
tween the November election and the
date of the assembling OF the elector-
al college?
The electors would probably re-
ceive instructions from national
convention or from recognized party
leaders. In 1872, when Greeley. the
minority candidate, died after the
election, his votes were scattered. Six
Georgia electors. for instance. voted
for B. Gratz Brown and three for
Greeley. The Greeley votes were re-
bricks and Brown divided the votes
that had been intended for Greeley.
After the voting what is done?
a certified copy is sent by special
messenger to Washington. On the
second Wednesday in February con
gress meets to count the votes and to
announce the election.
IF there is dispute over the cleo
toral vote of certain states, as there
was in 1876, what is done?
In 1887 congress enacted law
nrnuidinpr that If doubt fttl {
should be sent in, the one should be
received which has the certificate OF
a state tribunal appointed to can
vass the vote: that is. it is left to
state authorities to decid~ whether
that time some of the states held elec.
The daily sentinel., 1908-11-23
CLIMAX TO ROMANCE

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The daily sentinel., 1908-11-23
HARRY BURNETT HoNGRED.

: Harry Burnett, the popular
!. proprietor of the st. Regis ho-
+ tel in this city. was on Satur-
!. day elected first vice president
+ of the Rocky Mountain Hotel
I. Mems Association at the big
+ meeting in Denver.
I. This is an honor of which any
+ hotel man could we'll be proud.
+ The association numbers
+ among its members all of the
+ leading hotel men in four or
+ five of the western states. in
+ Guiding Colorado.
!. There is no question but what
+ the well known Grand Junction
!. man is among the most popular
+ members of the association.
+ S. +. Dutton of the Albany in
+ Denver was reelected president
I. The association meeting in
+ Denver last week was the big
!. gest it has ever held.
The daily sentinel., 1908-11-23
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The daily sentinel., 1908-11-23

Harold Mayo. who has been visit
ing with Mr. and Mrs. J. Monroe
Stewart, left for Denver this morn
ing en- route to Mexico City on an
inspection tour of smelters in that
city.
The daily sentinel., 1908-11-23

Deliveries OF Cameo coal on short
est notice. 527 Main street. Phone
Junction 2S7
The daily sentinel., 1908-11-23

We have few nice building lots
on Orchard Mesa Heights at $4,000
a pair. Good terms. s.-The Coe In
vestnent Co.
The daily sentinel., 1908-11-23
...Statement holl...
MIR. Moody

UNUSUAL state affairs has responsible auction
sales during the five
that they have been
n least
However the truth
emphaticaly that auction sales absolutely
protect receivershp
Now, before money sacrifice
provide
We hopeful that avoid repetition of this We
absolutely question quitting
entirely to at
them, won't
S obvious o us will profit by it.
goods
sacrcet will yourselves accumulate all
bargains possibly
whose the little
ours have been bringing sale
To the head should worldly
possessions attending sessions
You can't help buying if do
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-23
THE MORNING Historian, ASTORIA, OREGON.

exclusive torpedo duty the other four doing gun duty usual This
will increase the efficiency of this post very largely in all matters of
drill for service work
During the past there lively times at Fort Stevens
during the artillery held there from July 9Th the 10TH in
which companies the Oregon National participated and
contributed greatly to the advancement Of the latter branch the
knowledge and practice of artillery and Of interest and
delight to the thousands of visitors who hocked witness the specta
cuar work of the and officers Of the assembled garrons daily So
successful this experiment that it generally conceded places
best posted such matters that the will be repeated
nuay the object sought being the proper equipment of the gumen
Tor serious work the task Of joint deose whenever
sion for shall arise 1t known that this will again this
and the officers anticipating fine results and good time
The Of the Notifications mouth Of the Columbia
this me of eight l2nch moras, eight loch brccch
loading rifles two Snch bechadng rifles 6nch breechoad
ing rifles and six lspoundcr mpdfrng beside complete
equipment of electrical served topedoes for the
nels of the Columbia at the proper time.
At this time there improvements underway Fort
Stevens the enlargement of the quarters OF both and officers
$4,000 being engaged out of appropriation Of 100000 for
this and correlated purposes and when these done will have
enhanced the Importance and utility of the post extraordinary
degree,
at Fort Stevens aggregates acres land
and practically all devoted the varied lines of nsparab
from such establishment parks parade grounds building sites road
Notifications including magnificent rifle of 600 yards
foot of will be employed big
comprehensive scheme of land eense being perfected by
special Of officers shall been fully developed approved and
applied
The authorities at Fort Stevens quite proud of the fine range
their service there well of the splendid records achieved
summer when reported of the regular companies
there made the ng record Of 100 per cent work and
the authority quoted for the statement that the the
service of any organization of military character that
need its
Fort Stevens well its allied forts the north shore of the
Columbia amped point of general equipment by the of
great mechanical plants situated nearby the end Of
ey under of construction the mouth Of
river receiving from all the wooden and iron and
wrought the improvements and repairs the three posts
ery practical aid when is considered that default Of
convenience the heavy supplies of this sort would have from
he government plants located at transconnenta distances
These three forts among the engaging and interesting Of
he show places about Astoria and visited by thousands
and chief among the standard attractions of the forts
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-23

the silent aud methodieal lines OF
cralthoo,l.
There are 40 Of the leading Gle.
ments OF this kind, notable among
which are the iolowing'
Ancient, Free and Accepted Ma.
sons, Temple Lodge No z one Of tho
first group oi Masonic lodges under
the Oregon jurisdiction.
Royal Arch Masons, 81. Johns
Chapter, No, u,
Order OF the Eastern Star, Fern
Chapter, No, ".
Ancient Order OF United Workmen,
Seaside Lodge. No, u.
Degree oi Honor, Charity Lodge
No, 81,
Benevolent Protective Order OF
l.lks, Astoria Lodge No lSn
foresters Of America. cour, As,
toria, No, &,
fraternal Order oi Eagles, Aeric
No, H.
Grand Army of the Republic, Cush.
ing Post, No, 8
Woman's Relief Corps, Gushing
Corps, No, },
Improved Order OF Red Men. Con,
comfy Tribe. No 7.
Degree of pocahontas, ka,a,a
Council, No. |,
Independent Order OF Odd Fellows
Beaver Lodge. No, 3s
Rebekahs. Gateway Lodge, No, ~
Knights OF the Maeeabees. Gateway
Tent, No, 81.
Ladies OF the Maccabees, Columbia
Hive, No, 4
Knights OF py,hias, As,or Lodge.
No, q
Uniform Rank. X. 81 r, Astoria
Commandcry. No, |,
Rathhone Sisters, Astoria Temple
No Is
Modern Woodmcn oi America. As
tofia Camp, No s6hs
Royal Ncghhors OF America, Ham
hleu Camp. No 2Ols
Native Daughters oi Oregon. Nancy
Dickerson Weleh Cabin, No. 6,
Order Of rendo. Clatsop Council.
No. 27S,
Order Of Washington. Astor Union,
No Q.
Sons Of Hermann. Tcu,onia Lodge
No. 5,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-23
Harbor DefenseS at the Mouth
of the Columbia River.

HE stranger entering leaving the harbo Of Astoria on
deepsea vessel would be entirely physical
manifestations that he and his could be made instantly
object of annhaon by the concentrated fire of of powerful
guns from separate and equant forts shores
flank ship he rides yet such the case despite the calm peace
full aspect of things down that way.
Stevens the greater the group headquarters
the artillery district of the Columbia behind its long low and
mpervios embanments and parkke the famous
Catsop Spit the south of the entrance while Fort Columbia hides
It's frownng front in the rure Of Point Ellis the Washington
Shore and Fort Candy has mad refuge the outher of
Cape Hancock beneath the shadows of North Head the three
forming mpregnabe barrier aong with the auxiliary that
usually accompany such foricaon to the advance of hostile
force however great and wellmaneuvered
In times of peace (which happily this land OF good
and business pretty much all the time the manning Of
these great forts kept at the minimum prescribed by the military
regulations of the Government while the equipment
its range of appliances the best standards and this like per-
sonnet susceptible of immediate and adequate expansion
of necessity Fort Stevens the present under
of Lieutenant Colonel John v White his authority extending
other posts of the district WE'LL First Lieutenant Benjamin
Kerfoo adjuant of the coast artillery district Captain Thomas
artillery engineer district Ltan
Edward Garfield Jr is duty there district quaema
There but three companies service these posts just
but under the concentration scheme of the Chief of Artillery for the
United States army Fort Columbia be abandoned the meagre
services of few cataers who will look after the and
Fort Stevens will be garroned by five full companies artillery
lars its working detail being covered by the 9d Company Coast
Artillery, commanded by First Lieutenant Edward Garfield Ur with
Lieutenant John P Keller second commands and by the 34h
Company Coast Artillery commanded by Captain Percy Willis with
Lieutenant Edward Cullen his second in command Captain Fred
erck Phe Coast Artillery is in full command Fort Columbia
and of the single serving there the 33d Coast Artillery with
lieutenant Francis Behr second commands the staff officers of
the district being Surgeon Chester Stedman with the of
First Lieutenant serving Fort Stevens and Surgeon Conrac
George B. Tuttle on duty at Fort Columbia
The company Fort Columbia will transferred to Fort
Stevens well company from Fort Casey Washington new
company be organized outright Fort Stevens make up he
complement to be assigned this important post One of the
companies to be established Fort Stevens later will assigned
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-23
Social and Fraternal
Life Of Astoria.
THE IRVING CLUB.

Standing for the best traditions Of
the city's hospitality, culture aud
social expression, the Irving Club, oi
Astoria, for 10 years has kept open
house here, and welcomed thousands
OF distinguished guests from abroad,
while maintaining and dispensing its
exclusive and compenSating comforts
and pleasures for its own clientele,
II was founded and incorporated
In November. 1892. by the following
well known gentlemen; {, w Fulton.
president; w, I. Clutter. first vice.
president; i, w. Tallant. second vice.
president; II, G, Smith, secretary. and
Frank Patton. treasurer. with MesTs.
G. c, Fulton, i, ], Taylor. T. L.
Parker II. T. rrael and $, 5. Gordon,
as directors,
The club i now housed IN superb
quarters on the fourth floor OF the
beautiful biilding belonging to the
Astoria Savings Bank. and ranks with
best habitaa OF the sor, on the Pa.
eihe Coast for the quality OF its regi-
men and service. and for It's ability
to care for its honorcd guests, II Is
among the pridciul institutions OF the
city and has home clientele that
includes the ultra representatives OF
the professional and business world
Of Astoria.
Al this writing its des;inics are in
the capable hands OF H. +. prael,
president; +. T. Ferguson. FIRST vice.
president; A. A. Finch. second vice.
president; J K, A, Bennett. treasurer.
and Otto +, Heilborn, secretary.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-23
FRATERNITIES.

Astoria is famous for the tratcrnai
spirit that finds expression here and
the abundant work Of goodwill done
by the thousands Of people who take
this quiet and effective way oi dis,
pensing their time and money In the
amclioration OF the burdens borne by
their fellows Thousands OF dollars
are paid OF, annually from the scores
OF lodges maintained here and an in
finite amoun, oi good Is done along
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-23

the perfect courtesy Of the officers and in the handling the great
crowds that hong the reservation during the All in
easy from Astoria the steamer Major Guy Howard Of the
engineering department of the United States giving frequent and quick
daily service besides direct rail communication Fort Stevens twice
day all the year round the Astoria Columbia River Railway
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-23

Continued on page 3i.)
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-14
EASTERN MARKETS
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET

YORK, 13-T mstaking odays
d about sell the market
of belief by such formidable factors The
believed
the
the
Of
alliance with those
Union Pacific and the Southern
declaring of the regular dividends both stocks
regarding which made The
that contemplation to waive the companys privilege to
the effect OF holding the price Of stock close to that level The
be the
balance Of authorized preferred stock N the treasury the
Hill stocks and St Paul benefited by the large sales OF new
benefit the OF these funds in hand available Tor expenditure
strength the stocks The prevailing temper OF the speculation was
while bear nfayoraby the outlook
OF
balance
here of foreign holdings steady Total
(par vu S76O United bonds unchanged
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-14
Butter, Chee.e ana Exxn

There was continued all around dullness In
the market for eggs and dairy produce, bust
ness being OF a routine local character all day.
purchase Of 10 cases Of extra butter By q
dealer who happened 70 need small supplies
sent the price MP a half cent to 235kc a pound
but the market was weak at the advance.
Nearly all dealers seem to be figuring On a
sharp decline In this market In the near fs-
ture.
Eggs were IN free supply and dull. with quite
an accumulation lying around. There was some
stock going Into storage, but the movement In
that direction was not large enough to absorb
all Of the surplus There were no sales or
offers to sell under the call on the exchange
and a bid OF 19c for extras ignored. The
upper grades Of local nat chesse were half q
cent per pound lower.
There were only two sales under the call
on the exchange, 10 cases Of extra buttar sell.
ing at 23izc pound and Is fancy Calfornia
nat cheese going at 1ihc
Receipts were &c, 100 lbs butter. $4,000 lbs
cheese and 1.S77 eases eggs.
The following Official quotations. estab-
hshsd By the salss. bids and offers on the door
OF the dairy exchange Prices IN the street,
orally range from 1Jsc to &c higher owing to the
various charges to be added
Butter-Eresh creamery extras, $40 per ID.
weak; do frsts. 221Ac, nrm: do seconds, 22c,
firm; No ! packing stock, zoe, steady; No. .
Cheese-Tsncy California new nats uhc per
h. frm; do frsts. lie. hrm; DO seconds
1o1hc. nrm; fancy new Young Amsricas. 1ajsc,
age, 16e. weak; Oregon do, 14e, nrm.
Eggs (per dozen, cases incandedl l-sCaiforuia
fresh extras, 2o5ac, weak; do Arsts, 1870,
weak; do seconds. 1910. weak; DO thirds 15c,
weak.