Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-01-27
The Detective Scandal.
MORE IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS ORGANIZED
SCHEME OF ROBBERY.

The Detective Scandal
MORE IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS - ORGANIZED
SCHEME OF ROBBERY.
The investigation which has been going on in
relation to the roDberies perpetrated in this DIS
tr1ct for number OF years past Is gradually crys-
tallzlDg. and one or two facts have been reached
which cannot but be Of importance. One OF these
lacts Is that there are three individuals In this city
about whom the entire system OF robbery re-
VOWED, and both detectives and thieves were in
their power. When q thief arrived In
this city, unless he reported to this combination,
ne was at once arrested by the detectives,
out II ne reported he was safe The proprietor
OF the "fence" and the go-between have had a
monopoly for some time, and the Investigations
shs Of rassay e R
light has been turned on upon parts OF these Trans
actions with gratifying results For instance, it
mans residence, on r street, between 14th and
lotn, several years ago, went to. The stolen ar
tlcies Included gentlemans diamond pin, dla-
mond rings, finger rings, earrings, bracelets, pins,
gold lockets, and clothing, the aggregate value be-
Ing considerable. The entire collection was sold
for $45 to the principal member of the combination
Rev. DIR. Rankin's Call to Cleveland.
WHAT HE SAYS ABOUT IT.
Rev. DR.. j. E. Rankin, pastor OF the Congrega-
tional church, received late last night q telegram
from Cleveland, Ohio, announcing that the men,
pers OF the Euclid Avenue Congregational church
nad voted unanimously to extend q call to him,
ana That the Official papers would be sent by mail
A newspaper dispatch from Cleveland this morn
ing ing announced that the Euclid Avenue congrega-
ton had resolved to extend call to DR.. Rankin,
at salary OF 50. 900 year, parsonage rent free,
-FOUR weeks vacation annually, and $500 to pay
expenses OF removal to Cleveland.
such call would offer no Inducements to DR..
RanKln IN the way OF salary, as he receives
larger sum in his present station.
he could say nothing about what step he might it
Take until he had received full information. II he
thought then that the call required serious con-
sideratlon he might visit Cleveland, but otherwise
ne would decide here without going. He ex-
pressed himself averSe to leaving his present
charge with which he has become so thoroughly
one thing that he would take into consideration
would DC his probable length OF life for work.
Amuscments.
FoRD's OPERA HoUsE.-The very successful en-
gagement OF the Ideal Opera company closes this
evening, Wnen the popular "Fatinitza" WI be
company. from London, Will hold the boards. This
company has met with the most pronounced sue
gagement next week viii doubtless be no excep-
tlon- Brighton" viii be given On Monday, Tues
gay and Wednesday evenings; "A Days" and
"R9ta,s Romance on Thursday and Friday, and
Fever and " Withered Leaves"
oa MAT1oNAL lite TmEATEE-" The White Slave" en-
tragedian, Salvini, will make his appearance In
tne role or Othe'to He will he supported by Marie
ANoeOtls Lewis CIOTIISUu ana II SGTOQR 0TamaClC
company: The audiences next week win doubt
less MI the National to overlooking. On Wednes-
day king Lear" will be given, on Friday " The
outlaw" and at the Saturday matinee. 'Othello."
ROLLER SKATING RIEK.-The regular assemblies
at the popular rink On Monday, Wednesday and
Friday nights are always greatly enjoyed by both
spectators and participants On Monday evening
the Capital Bicycle club Will give another drill.
Mr. Rex Smith will exhibit some Of his phenomi-
nal fancy riding on the bicycle, which is per-
torrance we'll worth seeing.
iHEATER CoM1QUE--The "Mazeppa" engage
ment closes this evening. A strong bill has been
Guy Four combination, composed of Murphy and
ana Mack and Murphy and Shannon, will appear,
ana number OF variety Stars also.
NEW DINE MUsEUM-ThiS establishment Is
largely patronzed by ladies and children daily,
ootn afternoon and night. COlman & Fox, with
musical Sketches; "The dog circus" Harding's
olorama OF dissoving views and figures, Everett's
magic, Punch and Judy together with the "Tat-
toed man" and Rhoda mystery are all to be seen
for only 10 cents.
THERE will be grand sacred concert at Abner's
music nan, on street, opposite the Post Office
department., tomorrow (Sunday) evening, at
O'Clock, In aid OF the sufferers by the recent floods
IN Germany Some OF the best musical talent Of
the CITY, including large orchestra, have volun-
teered their services on this occasion.
ODD FELLOWS HALL--PrOf. Carpenter delights
large audiences at every performance with his
wonderful psychological and mesmerlc powers
tohGREGATiONA CHURCH.-A complimentary
testimonial to little May Cnrrigan will be given
ne mere on tuesday evening: The performance VIII
De Doth literary and musical, and some OF our best
local talent Will take part.
COUGH LECTURE.-The famous lecturer John B.
Gougn, VIII deliver lecture at theC0ngregatIonal
church, Friday evening, February I'd, on ''Habit;
or Powers That Be-"
STORY LECrURE-Mr W. W. Story will repeat
Dy request his lecture on "Michel Angelo and the
church, on Thursday, February LIST, at O'clock D.
IN.