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Newspaper Page TextTHE MORNING OREGrQNIAN, SATURDAY, NC-.:-"3IBER 8, 1902, o Corbin Declares for " Post Exchange. DISCIPLINE DEMANDS IT Adjutant-General HoIdsTem perance Men So Declare, MARRIAGES IN ARMY DEPLORED Youngr Officer Should Have but One Allegiance, and That to the Serv ice, Says Corbin in His An nual Report, RECOMMENDED BY CORBIN. The post exchange should be re-established. Early marriages of the younger offi cers hould be -discouraged. Irstructlon of soldiers In vocal music would promote contentment and discip line. Army maneuvers should be conducted annually. Major-Generals Merrltt. Brooks and Otis, retired, are deserving of the rank of Lieutenant-General, and Colonels Gllmore and Wllllston, retired, of the rank of Brigadier-General. " WASHINGTON, Nov. 7. The annual re port of Adjutant-General Corbin, of the Army, deals with every feature of the Army, and begins with a statement show ing that the Army is to be reduced by December 1 to 60,020 men, of which about 2S77 belon& to the staff departments. The report ehows that during the fiscal year, S3 officers were killed in action or died of wounds and disease: 21 resigned, and 6S retired. Of the enlisted men, 1277 were killed or died of wounds and disease; 35,806 were discharged on the expiration of service; 549S were discharged for dis ability or dismissed by order of court martial; 46C7 deserted, two were missing, and 203 retired. General Corbin, in calling attention to his former recommendation that the rank of pay for military attaches abroad should be Increased, suggests that retired of ficers of high rank might be selected for this service. "While the number of at taches has decreased, the service has Im proved, because of the reciprocal rela tions that have been established with the war departments of the several govern ments where officers are stationed. Gen eral Corbin discusses the( various schools of the Army, and points out the advant ages which will accrue through them. Army Maneuvers of Great Value. In reviewing the reports of officers who participated in the Army and Navy man euvers last September. General Corbin says that much valuable information was acquired. He says: "The maneuvers have proved that the rank and file of our Army can be depend ed upon in every emergency; 'that appar ently impossible tasks can be accom plished under the spur of necessity, and that there Is an immeasurable gulf be tween practice and theory. The lessons learned by both officers and men were of more practical value than years of ordi nary garrison instruction." He strongly recommends that similar exercises be conducted annually, and be made to embrace each year a new theater of operations, so that the benefit may be ehared by different garrisons in the sev eral fields of. defense. General Corbin adds: "The conviction expressed by the commanding-General in charge of the land defenses '.that every officer and enlisted man of the Army and official of the Na tional Guard who took part in the man euvers, entertains a feeling of admiration for the splendid part in which the Naval part of the programme has been conduct ed, whereby the confidence in and affec tlon for the sister service, ever constant, have been renewed and emphasized by this exceedingly agreeable association in proeecutlng professional work of great ' importance to the Na'tlon,' voices a sent iment heartily concurred In by the Army." The Adjutant-General has obtained the number and kind of arms In the hands of the National Guards in the seyjeral states, and finds fewer than 4000 United States magazine rifles in their possession.. Of the multitude of types, he says: ""This heterogeneous collection of obso lete arms is a very serious detriment to the efficiency of the entire National Guard, which. In organization, drill, in struction, etc.. assimilates closely to the regular Army, and should be armed with the same as the latter." General Corbin recommends legislation providing that Major-Generals .Merritt, Brooke and Otis, now on the retired list, be given the rank of Lieutenant-General, and that Colonels Gllmore and Wllllston be given the rank of Brigadier-General on the retired list Early Marriages in Army Deplored. He has the following to ray concerning early marriages in the Army: "The early marriage of the younger officers of the Army, many of whom are entirely dependent upon their pay and al lowances for support. Is greatly to be de plored and should be discouraged. A young officer should have but one alleg iance, and that should be the service. Those without private means must neces sarily divide their pay between the de mands of their office and family. A con siderable number are required for service In the Philippines, where living Is expen sive, and the accomplishment of this tour of duty results in actual hardship to officers with families." General Corbin says the detail-;taff system has worked well, and he believes that the scheme fqr a general staff is the best solution, for vexatious friction, that has been planned. General Corbin has the following to say regarding the canteen: Canteen Should Be Restored. " . "The restoration of the exchaage.as 1' existed prior to the parsage of the act of February 2, 1901. prohibiting the sale of beer, is desired and urged by the great majority of officers and men. and by nori. raore than these of pronounced temper ance views. Numerous reports confirm the views long held by this office that the old exchange contributed to sobriety, health and contentment of the men. The increase of desertions, and of trials for infractions of discipline ia, by those best Informed, attributed to the abolition of the former privileges of the exchange." conclusion, the report says: -The Instruction of our.vmen In vocal music would be a step In the direction of contentment and better discipline. Every regiment should have Its marching song. Frequent practice in singing, particularly during the long ; "Winter evenings, would ik : - 0 will be closed out today for. Special Safe Walking Sfefrts, $5.85 Something you wll be thankf ul for every rainy day. These skirts are of good material, all wool, well made, neat fit- $r T ting and stylish. Regular price $7.50, special pO OO Geat Batgaios in Swell Silk Waists A line of selected waists, taken from our most popular styles, in both street and evening shades, values from $6.00 to $8.50,offered today ojjb n q for the last time at fe&TT. Q Black Silk Net Skits We have on sale a line of extra ?s fine and handsome silk net skirts for evening wear, which' jwe sell regularly at $18.50, today they are but.... $13.50 Sale Fleecy, warm Oregon wool you as long as you have them are specially priced as follows: Extra size, white, with pink or blue border, value q q $5.50 per pair, special Cp O Extra large silver gray, value $6.50 per pair. Special $4.85 & Sale Men's Shirts A strong, overshirt that is regularly priced at 75c, will go this week for. . . Sale Men's Hose Of English cashmere, in natural gray foot black cotton top, reduced this week from 40c per pair to lt71 TTiTTTM Dn.nl T- -J'U'V,! A 1 HJl very warm and comfortable. will be sold this week for Special Sale Men s vxloves sewed glove, value $1.50, for do much to make the men satisfied to re main In quarters and away from the bale ful influence of the barrooms that exist In too great numbers in the vicinity of our military posts. These barrooms are under the protection of the license law of of the several states, and are beyond the control of the military authorlUes." CAXAIj treaty before- cabinet. Roosevelt and Hit Advisers Also Take Ui Cuban Reciprocity. "WASHINGTON, Nov. 7. The first Cabi net meeting in the new executive offices was hel'd today. In view of the fact that the President Is going away Monday, to he cone for two weeks, each of the Cabl- ,net officers was called upon to lay before him any matters or ous:ness rnat wouju likely arise during his absence requiring his action. Secretary Hay brought for ward the Colombian canal negotiations, which were briefly discussed, and he also referred to the progress making toward the negotiation of a reciprocity treaty with Cuba. It is stated, however, that in neither case did the Cabinet Indicate any desire to change the policy which the State Department has been pursuing. When the members of the Cabinet had concluded the presentation of their rou tine business, they spent some time in an examination of the results of the recent elections, and there were expressions of general satisfaction over the returns. XAYY ?IUST HAVE MORE OFFICERS. Moody Will Malce a Strong Recom mendation to This End. V.rASHINGTON. Nov. 7. Secretary of the Navy Moody is working on his an nual report. It Is understood fthat one of his principal recommendations will be for an increase of officers for the Navy. The lack of officers to man our war ships is giving the department grave con cern, and Secretary Moody will strongly urge that additional cadets at Annapolis be appointed . to supply the growing de ficit. Ke will not recommend a reorgan ization of the department. The Secretary resumed his official duties at the Navy Department today, after an absence of several weeks In the West and New England. WOULD BREAK POLITICAL PULL. Civil Service Commission for Exam inations in Consular' Service. WASHINGTON, Nov. 7. The Civil Service Commission, 'In Its annual report, urges the President to Vecommend to Con gress the enactment of a law furnishing facilities for determining the comparative qualifications of applicants for thb Con sular service, by means of an open-non-partisan competitive examination. The commission says that under the present system of patronage appointment there Is little surety that the men appointed are qualified for their duties yet in the more remote and smaller places, where the po litical removals make the Consular term so short that with the meager pay allowed first-class men cannot be secured, often exists the best opportunity for extending American commerce and furnishing facil ities for AmerlcanInvcstments. PlUnnin&r Worlc o Senate Committee WASHINGTON. Nov. 7.-Senator Bev crldgc, .chalnnan of the Senate commit tee on territories, was "at the capital to- Oftman Out store will close this evening as usual at 6 o'clock. ohe Yelouts Reduced A wide selection of this season's colors in this rich and handsome ma terial, which we have been selling for $1.25 per yd., we are offering now as low rt s as DC Special Sale Fine Silks Handsome Roman stripe taffetas and lace open work pongees that have found ready sale aJl this season for 50c, 65c, 75c and 85c a yard, - I Geat Bargains in Dtess Goods .This season's newest weaves and most popular colorings for street suits, sponged and shrunk, 52 mcnes wiae, vame, per q yard, $1.25, special. ... Geat Sale Walking Stilts For style, and service you will never get anything that will suit you so well, for the price. These suits are strictly up-to-date in make and finish and well worth their original price, $25.00. Today is the last day we will sell rtj IT A them for ? 0OU Blankets blankets that will be 'a comfort to heavy, well-made black twill, fleeced tr i A garment that' sells regularly for t Fine pique, oucseam, or half - day, making arrangements for the inves tigation which his committee will conduct in the territories as to their preparedness for statehood. The committee will start from Chicago next Tuesday, and will con tinue its investigations until within a few days of the first of December, when Con gress will meet. The Intention Is to visit the territories of Oklahoma, New Mexr lco and Arizona. Kearsar?e Off for Maneuvers. NEW YORK. Nov. 7. The battle-ship Kearsarge, flagship of the North Atlantic squadron, started south today from the navy-yard with Rear-Admiral HIggtnson aboard to betrln oruantzlnrr the erent flppf- which Is to go through war maneuvers in ; the Caribbean Sea during the Winter. At ! Hampton Roads- the Kearsarge will meet other vessels of the fleet. WARM PRAISE FOR WHITE Ambassador Opens BIrthdny Letter Sent Him by President. BERLIN, Nov. 7 Ambassador "White to day opened the letter which President Roosevelt sent him several weeks ago, marked: "To be opened on your 70th birthday." Mr. Roosevelt said Mr. White had served his country as few citizens had had the opportunity to do, and thanked him per sonally and In the name of the people for his cervices. Mr. White received many telegrams during the day from the United States and Europe. The members of the Diplomatic Corps, a number of university professors, members of the Reichstag and l many government officials called at the Embassy. The American residents of Berlin pre sented Mr. White, through Consul-Gencral Mason. Dr. Dickie and Bernard Goldsmith, with a congratulatory address, carcfulh, bound, to which the names of COO Ameri cans living In certain cities were attached. The semi-official North German Gazette says:" "In wide German circles, especially In our official world, the statesman. Dr. White, who has done so much to promote good relations between Germany and the United States", will be cordially congrat ulated." t The local Anzelger remarks: "Berlin extends affectionate congratulations to, Andrew White, but mingled with deep re gret that he Is retiring to private life. Seldom has a foreign diplomat won such universal respect "and love as the depart ing Ambassador. Not only will the states man be missed by Germany he who has boon able to maintain thoroughly satis factory relations between Germany and the United States at different moments but she will miss the scholar, historical Investigator and amiable, hospitable gentleman." . Among those who called to congratulate Mr. White 'were Baron von Rlchthofen, who brought the 'German Foreign Office congratulations,- the Ambassadors of Russia. France, Italy and Turkey and the Ministers of Sweden, Switzerland and Holland. Chancellor von Bulow also cent his congratulations. No Feature in cow's .milk for Infant feeding Is so important as Its purity and the methods of preserving It. ' Borden's Eagle .Brand Condensed Milk Is scientifically produced and prepared. ' It.glves to coffee a deli cious flavor. Sold the world over. j i . ; J'VJ' V ft i oday's Specials Ladies' Knit Underwear LADIES' PANTS, VESTS OR TlGHTS of white wool, with fine "IiTerode" finish; vests with high neck and long sleeves, Pants with French bands, and Tights with silk finished top. Regular price per gar- meht $1.00, special ....OOC LADIES' UNION SUITS of gray or white worsted, either Oneita style or half-open, regular price per suit $1.50, f & special J& : . I V LADIES' HOSE; fine ribbed blk. cashmere with finished foot and double sole. Value per pair 50c, special 39c Satwday Millinery 75 nicely trimmed Hats all made on wire or buckram Jt I and q . . . 3 J- C 2li. "c.uico vaiucs urday special price 50c nr 100 trimmed. Flats for misses and children o q will be on our counters today at, each. . t$ i ,07 These Flats are fine Australian fur felts, trimmed with full drape of silk and finished with ostrich pompon. 5 C pique oucn naxs are run CANAL TREATY IN SIGHT HAY MAKING GOOD PROGRESS IX DEALING WITH COLOMBIA. Now Probable That President AV111 Be Able to Deal With Agree ment In Message. WASHINGTON, Nov. 7. The conference j ueiwten secretary Hay and Colombian Minister Concha, who are engaged In the ' preparation of the projected Panama canal '. ' treaty, continue' at stated periods. The negotiations are proceeding satisfactorily, i j and the prediction is made that the terms of a treaty will be agreed upon very soon, j probably within a fortnight. If such be the case, the President will be able to deal j with the' treaty In his annual message to Congress. j WHAT FREE RURAL MAIL COSTS. Larger Appropriation Needed to Meet Requests of People. WASHINGTON, Nov. 7. The annual gross cost of complete rural free delivery service throughout the United, States wfil approximate J24,CO0,CC0. according to the annual report which First Assistant Postmaster-General Wynne today received from August Y. Machen. general superin tendent of the service. The remaining 700, 000 square miles not now covered by rural free delivery service, according to the re port, will require the employment of 2C.003 or 27.000 carriers In addition to those now employed, making the entire force of car riers, when the extension of the service is completed, within the next three years. 40, 000. After this extension is completed the annual rate of Increase In. the appropria tion Is expected not to exceed S or 9 per cent the rate maintained in the other branches of the postal service. To extend th eservice 12,000 routes a year until It be comes universal, the report says, will re quire such largely Increased appropriations that the annual postofftVe deficit.'; for the ensuing two or three years will prob ably reach JS.000,000 or flO.COO.OOO, if not more; but once the servico is completed, the additional revenue derived will soon reduce the deficits to present figures, If not entirely wipe them out. During the year 1902 12,403 petitions for the service were filed, making a total on July 1 last of 22.C16. which exceeded by over 000 the total number during the pre ceding four y5ars. Since "duly petitions received have averaged over GOO a month. With the amount required for routes to begin December 1 the entire appropriation has been absorbed, leaving on December 1 fully 1700 routes for which there Is no ap propriation available. This number will be Increased by January 1 to at least 2500. Mr. Wynne and Mr. Machen say that to comply. with the-demands of the people and of members of Congress the depart ment will require an additional appro priation; otherwise further establishment of service will be deferred until July next. If the additional funds are granted, 1500 rural free delivery letter-carriers will be in active service by May 1. The estimates call for 10 division superintendents, an In crease of three in number. On July 1 last the city free delivery service embraced 933 King! Playing Cards Card Clubs and those who enter tain with cards will find at our stationery counter a large line in handsome cards in great va riety of styles. Prices per pack 10c to $1.00. Today we are selling 3 special styles for only 7c, 10c and ... A HAIR BRUSHES, military style, large size, wood back, all bris tles, value $1.50, special WHISK BROOMS, extra large size each PAPER NAPKINS, large size, plain white, 1000 to package, special TOOTH BRUSHES, French bristles, special, each Same, better quality, each Brown Burnt Leather Stamp Photograph Albums, a special, each kC Special Sale Worcester ! Closing day of our bargain price on one of our finest models of the Royal Wor cester Corset, one that gives universal satisfaction for fit, comfort and style. These sale corsets are in the straight front, with .new bias cut hand fold, made of French coutil or fine satine, in black, white or drab, and lace finished, value $5. Today .ya iu oat- gf &.7t value. cities, including four in the insular pos sessions, and the total number of uni formed letter-carriers in the city service was 17.S75, as against Ifi.SSD the previous year. It Is estimated that the free deliv ery will be extended to 72 offices during the current year. It is also estimated that the expenditure will aggregate l,32S.?fiO for the maintenance and extension of cltv dellvery service during the fiscal vear be ginning July 1, 1003, including ?S12,S00 for special delivery service, which branch has been added to the free delivery svstem during the past year. These figures show an Increase over appropriations for the current year of 41,22,S.")0. FEW TRANSPORTS SHOULD BE KEP Quartermaster General Would Be Prepared for War at All Times. WASHINGTON. Nov. 7. The annual re port of General M I. Ludington. Quartermaster-General, is a rtvifvv nf tlio work done by his department during the year. The most, interesting feature is what he has. to say regarding the trans ports, in connection with the desire In some quarters to dispose of them. He aaya that the ships are fitted up In the bent possible shape for the transportation of troops, and that representative? of for eign nations have asked for the plann of the fittings with a view of Improving their transports. The report continues: "Nearly every ship sailing from Manila had on board about 100 rick, uho were provided with every attention and comfort In the transport hospitals that would be found In any well-regulated hospital ashore. Of the many thousands of persons who have been transported on the vessels of the Army transport service since Its inception, not one life l:ao been sacrificed by reason of any fault in the flttings or accommodations upon the Army trans ports. "In vIpw of this excellent record and of the experience of the department In Its futile eifort.i to secuTe suitable commercial ships for the transportation of the armies during the war with Spain," and the ,f Hither fact that whnn withdrawn from active service transporto cannot be advantage . ously dispose? of by sale, I am firmly convinced that, even though circumstances should permit the withdrawal of the "trans ports from regular line service to the Philpplnes, It would be wise policy to re tain a sufficient number of transports as part of the equipment of the Army, to be economically cared for and kept in such condition as probably to be available for any emergency which may arise requiring the transportation of troops on the ocean." NO MORE BONDS TO BE TAKEN. Shaw Decides to Discontinue Relief Mensurew for Banks. WASHINGTON, Nov. 7. The Secretary of the Treasury has discontinued the ac ceptance of state and municipal bonds as security for public deposits. These bonds were authorized to be taken as security for deposits October 1, 1902, under the following rule;. "The department has decided to release for such banks as have deposits and are not maintaining their limit of clrculatidn. a portion of the bonds now held by the Government, taking In lie. therefor oiher satisfactory security on condition always that the bonds released wil' be used for the Immediate Issue of additional circula tion. This provision does not apply to those banks that have already their maxl- e Artistic Picture Frames made lessons m Art Embroidery 8 "a. made to order. Best Materials Special Inducements in ies Ladies' Black Silk Hosiery, plain Richelieu arid Rembrandt Ladies' Lisle All-Lace Hosierv. all new patterns, Ladies' Pure Cashmere Hosiery, fine gauge, soft and elastic, Ladies' Solid Black Fine Ribbed Wool Hosiery, Special purchase Ladies' Black Cotton Hosiery, heavy weight, full fashioned, Special value Children's Fine Ribbed Worsted Hosiery, fast black, Value 35c 2500 yards, 4 inches and 5 inches SATIN TAFFETAS MOIRE TAFFETAS FAILLETINES Value ectors are White, Cream, Pink, Blue, Maize, Turquoise, Nile. Old Rose, Black, Navy, Cardinal, Reseda. - Bargains for today only: Ladies' Plain White Hemstitched Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, k'-inch hem, Value 15c, Special sale for today only : 2-cIasp "President' Pique Ladies' Kid Gloves, Paris point embroidery, all the newest shades, Reduced from $1.25. Unshrinkable Ribbed Vests and natural and white, Veiling's P!h?fFnn nnrl rnmnlpvinn Vilinoc staple and two-tone colorines. Tight Rolling Silk and Wool Tape-Edge Umbrellas, Frame of steel rod and Paragon ribs, Ladies' handles are pearl, Princess, silver, horn and Dresden, Men's handles are congo, crook Albatross Two hundred pieces New Albatross Flannelle, in entirely new-designs. Many exceptional novelties, Special For winter wear All exceptional values. Girls' Kersey Coats, 30 inches long, new box back styles castor, red, navy, Girls' Kersey Coats, 30 inches long, notch collars, inlaid with velvet, red, navy, castor, brown, Infants' and Caps and Faiile and India Silk French Caps cream, cardinal, navy, cadet blue, sizes 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, Made of Snowflakc Cloth, newest slot seams, 10 rows stitching, aeecoooooooooo9oooooo3aoooooooeo30Booce9 o mum circulation, neither does it apply to the banks that do not have any deposits." The amount of municipal and state bonds deposited aggregates roundly $17. OCO.OCO. Those transactions that are al ready in progress will be accepted and release the Treasurer's holdings of these securities. LESS MONEY FOR RIVERS. Root C'ts Dcwn Estimates for Con tinuing Work $2,000,000. j WASHINGTON. Nov. 7. Secretary Root has cut down the estimates for the con- tinuing of contract work on rivers and ; harbors nearly S2.000.CCO, leaving the total j amount $16,570,000. The appropriations I which are made for these works will de pend on the probable amount of work the contractors can do in the next fiscal year. Postoflice Phynlclans to Go. WASHINGTON, Nov. 7. The Postmaster-General has ordered that the postofflce physician be abolished In all postofllces In cities under 500,000 population. There are nbout a dozen cities in this class where such "positions exist, and a number of Postmasters reported that the position was not necessary. It is expected 'that this action will save the . Government about $10,500 a year. HI Kb. Oflieinls in AnnanKinntloii. SOFIA, Bulgaria, Nov. 7. A sensation waa created here today by the publica tion of the alleged facsimile of corre spondence relating to the organization of plots against the late Premier Stambou Ioff and the government, resulting in the assassination of M. Stambouloff and two other members of his Ministry - July 15 1SS5. Friends of Michael Stavreff. alias Halhu. who was found guilty October 24 of the Premier'! murder and was sentenced to be hanged, are responsible for their publlca- to order. Lowest prices. Free m. to 6 p. jn. Window Shades used. S ribbed, Value $2.00 1.39 79c 47c 28c 21c 28c Value $1.00 Value 65c Value 35c 'gains , wide. 35c and Er 25c At 10c each $1.00 dozen 98c I Drawers, o Q Regular 50c OOv Regular 65c and 75c. r...C and horn, Value $2.50. Flannelle en s ats $7.50 Children's Bonnets and Poke Bonnets, Regular $1.00 83c 9-gor"e flare shape, Exceptional value And Visiting Card Engravers . G. SMITH & CO., e.vf.s Third Floor, Washington Building tion. They claim that Stavrcff was only a tool. According to the correspondence, M. Ludskanoff. the present Minister of the interior. Is alleged ta be directly re sponsible for the organization of the plot, and holders of Important pcts under the present government are Implicated. The name of Count Ipnatioeff is men tioned In connection with the intriguea The revelations nre expected to lead to ar upheaval of the Cabinet. BillinrdistK to Represent America. PARIS. Nov. 7. The American billlard ists who are expected to participate in an international tournament here, to begin January 10 and ending January 31. are Sutton. Schaeffer. Slosson and Howlson. Cherry Pectoral Get well before you have to think of weak lungs, bronchitis, pleurisy, or consumption. Take the medicine the doctors prescribe, the medicine you have known for a lifetime.