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Evening star., 1898-12-12
TAKING OF MANILA.
Monument Suggest
ed by Consul, General Pratt.


Mr.. f. Spencer Pratt, consul general of
the United States at Singapore, India has
inaugurated movement to have all the
Americans resident in Asia and the far
east contribute toward the erection of a
monument commemorative of the taking of
Manila and the planting of the American
flag in the eastern hemisphere. General
Spencer outlines his plan in letter to MI
William c. Fox, chief clerk of the bureau
of American republics, in which he says.
Il inclose the comanent of the Singapore
Free Press on the Idea which occurred to
me and which | have submitted to Cen
erai Otis, Of the erection on the part of the
Americans resident in Asia of monument
to commemorate the taking of Manila and
perpetuate the memory of those by whose
courage and devotion this was effected
General Spencer declares he has asked
General Otis to agree to receive the sug-
SeSted subscriptions, which he General
Spencer will start with "A contribution of
$1eD. The Singapore Free Press under da q
of October 81, says
I'VE understand that Mr.. Spencer Pratt.
consul general for the United States, is
sending by this mail to General Otis United
States military governor at Manila, a pro-
pOsai that d memorial should be erected at
Manila to the memory of all the Americans
who fell in the capture of Manila or died
of disease during the campaign. The pro-
posal is that all Americans now resident in
the far east, of whCm there is a very con-
siderable number. should be invited to con-
tribute toward this object, and there is
every reason to believe that the scheme
would he by them most cordially received
Nothing, of course, can he done until a re-
ply is received from General Otis, but it is
with his approval what bids fair to be d
welcome and popular proposal"
Evening star., 1898-12-12
THE CHARGE ADMITTED.
Young Man in Soldiers Garb Com
fesses a Theft

Nathan F. Hammer, a young man wear
ing the uniform of a volunteer was in the
Police Court today for stealing articles of
Jewelry belonging to Charles W. Gwynne.
The young man rented a room in Mr.
Gwynne's house, and, it is said. took the
articles from Mr.. Gwynne's apartments
Alter he had pawned them Detective
Parham and Phillips arrested him, and also
recovered the stolen property. Hammer
pleaded guilty TO the charge, and was fined
SO, with sixty days III Jail in default OF
payment. The defendant said there was
money coming to him from the government
and asked for time to pay the fine, but was
informed that only cash business is done
by the court.
Evening star., 1898-12-12
RectOr's Horse ApproDriated.

While On his way to Grace P E. Church
last evening Rev Mr.. Sontag, the rector,
eft his horse and buggy in front of No.
JO5 l. street northwest for a few moments
During this time some one took possession
of the team and drove off with it. The
police department was at once notified. and
about 10 o'clock Officer Smith of the fourth
precinct discovered the missing properly
abandoned near 9th and G streets south
west. The horse showed evidence of rough
treatment, otherwise nothing was injured
Mr.. Sontag says he wishes, in a public
way, to thank the police department for
their prompt action and vigilance in the
case.
Evening star., 1898-12-12
Hearing to He Giyen

A hearing will be given at IL o'clock to-
morrow morning by the District Commits
sioners in the matter of the proposed new
building for the benefit of the girls re-
form school. The Commissioners have been
Informed by Mr.. Henry NJ. Hoyt, president
of the board of trustees of the institution.
that committee of the board has visited
similar institution at South birmingham,
Mass. and are of the opinion that the new
building should be constructed on the room
or cell system, and not on the dormitory
system. The committee are also inclined ~
think that wing to be added to the pres
ent building will serve the purposes of the
institution as well, or better. for the fmma-
diate future than separate building and
would be less costly.
Evening star., 1898-12-12

sry, SsaasiS February rs hid: steamer mired ass
SoA-receipfs, lS9, Ii3 bushels: exports Ioi 5S4
bnsheis; stock, i5.cSsD bushels; sales M eyO
Dishcls- southern white cprB 3Ga3a; do yellow
554tsSsSi Oats duh and easy-No = white a2isa
50; No. mixed, 3lisa32- receipts. l3.u1a bushels:
exports. none; stock, -, ,sl6 bushels RYE easier
Ne: nearby, s6is; No scsterB $751; receipts
dn;'vs bushels exports. j. l42 hushels. stock 300
uso hushcls Hay hrm-\o. timothy. $40 Ana<Il
train freights quiet and fairly steady steam To
IAxerpooi, per hushcl. Al. January: Cork for
1ruets, per quarter. 4s. 3d., December: Rs 7ted
january: IS. 61.. February. Sugar strong gram,
lated So-3s. Butter steady fancy creamery ~;
GO limitation. lfalS; DO. ladle. i3al4. rrrd iaalr
x store packed, l3a15. Eggs firm fresh 2la22
,neese steady fancy New York 60 large iuiga
io-' 90, "a. medium. 1oatal1: do. % small 1io
llts. Lettuce 81 o5aSl So per busel boN Whisky
si.-ysSl :" pcr gallon FOR finished goods In car
loads, NI.aIaNl.ae per gallon Cor lohhns lnts.
Evening star., 1898-12-12
IN THE SENATE TO-DAY
Mr. Vest Speaks in Opposition to Maintain
ing Colonies,
Opening the Eight In Congress.
Against ExphHsion-Special Capt.
tai CeHtehhial Committee.

In the Senate Today Mr.. Hoar and Mr..
Hale presented Teselutions of citizens OF
their states demonstrating against the ex-
tension of American sovereignty over the
Philippine Islands sand against the acquisi-
ton of foreign territory without the con-
sent of the paople<of such territory The
resolutions were referred to the committee
on foreign relations.
Mr.. Pettigrew introduced bill authoriz-
ing A. A. Bartlett to raise the battle ship
Maine and transport 1t to the United
States
Mr.. Hoar introduced resolution direct
ing the president of the Senate and Speaker
of the House to appoint a committee of
five members of the Senate and House of
Representatives to prepare and carry out
plans for the preparation of the celebration
of the centennial of the city of Washington
as capital of the United States
Mr.. Hoar introduced also the following
resolution: That the committee on mill
tary be ins tructed to inquire and report as
soon as may be whether some policy may
rot be established by law by which soldiers
in the regular army who have families or
parents depending on than for support, or
Whose education or opportunities for bust
ness will be seriously interfered with by
longer continuance in the military service.
and who enlisted for the war, or undar as
surances that they would be held only
charged and their places, so far neces-
sary, be filled by new recruits.
Mr.. Vest Against Expansion.
Mr.. Vest (Mo) then called up his resolu-
ton offered last week declaring that the
Constitution confers no power on the fed
eral government to acquire territory to be
held and governed permanently colonies.
and addressed the Senate thereon. He did
not propose, he said, to say anything that
would necessitate secret session, as he
had no intention to discuss any treaty now
pending or which was to be proposed here
after to be offered.
The Declaration of Independence had been
drawn up with the idea that all govern
mentS derived their just powers from the
consent of the governed. 1t was incl edi-
BILE that the founders of the government
could have looked forward to the time when
millions of human beings could be held
without their consent merely as chattels to
be disposed of as the sovereign powers of
the mother country might choose.
seemed to him the historic argument
that the just powers of the government
We're derived from the consent of the gov
erned fully covered his position inasmuch
as it had been fully maintained by the
courts.
Nicaragua Canal Bill.
The Nicaragua canal bill was taken up.
Senator Morgan took the floor to make
speech in support Of 1t.
Evening star., 1898-12-12
TO REPLACE VOLUNTEERS.
Six Regiments of Regulars VIII he
Ordered to the Philippines.

orders will shortly be issued for six regi-
ments of regular infantry to go to the Phil
ippines to take the places of the same num-
Der of volunteer regiments. which are to be
brought home and mustered out. The Sc
lection of these volunteer troops will be
left to Gen. Otis, commanding the military
FORCES in the Philippines. The regular
troops will start on their long trip to. Ma
Mia about the first of the year. About
three of the regiments will be sent from
New York on two of the large military
transports Just fitted out at Philadelphia.
Ihey will make the trip by way of the Suez
canal The transports will be retained on
the Pacific station for the use of the troops
in that vicinity.
Evening star., 1898-12-12
FREIGHTs CONSIDERED.
Meeting of National Association at
Shoreham Hotel Today.

The second annual meeting of the Ma
tional Association of Freight Commission
ers was held today at the Shoreham Hotel.
AS all the members of the association are
also members of the national board of
trade. which convenes in this city tomor-
row, the meeting was arranged so that the
sessions of both bodies could be attended.
The association is composed of those who
represent the boards of trade in the va
rious cities. especially in regard to railroad
freights At the annual meeting various
matters are considered which are recon-
mended to the national board of trade. Mr..
N. b. Kelly of Philadelphia is the presi-
dent of the association and w. P. Trickett
of Kansas City, Mo. Is the secretary.
Among those present at the meeting to-
day were: A. j. Valandingham, st. Louis;
F. w. Maxwell, ST. Joseph. Mo-: John L..
Moore of Detroit and Mr.. Lyons of Chi
cago
Evening star., 1898-12-12
WILL REi.>TRIArE THE SOLDIERS.
spanish Troops Who VIII Have to BE
Taken Home

IH" Td;;ttcFmasttr department af the
army = now called upon to fac. a most for
midahlv problem for upon il will fall the
task Of transporting from tho Philippines
all of the Spanish soldiers who constitute
the garrisons of the islands. There are
about l|.Hp Of these. according T." The best
information possessed by the Var Depart
rent upon the subject.
While this is not quite So large q mum
her Of men as were handled al Santiago and
vicinity under the terms Of the surrender
of that city. the task is likely u be very
much more severe for the reason that the
distance between Manila and Spain iS more
than twice as great as the distance from
Santiago to Spain.
To carry the Santiago soldiers home cost
STl-',N5i and it Is scarcely L. he expected
that tho Philippine service can he rendered
1rr much less than double that sum
Evening star., 1898-12-12
Abandon Theory of, Robbery.

After very exhaustive investigation Of
all the circumstances attending the loss of
$3.50 by Harry Ridgeiy, a clerk in the post
ONCE, Saturday, Major Sylvester has ar
flFed at the conclusion that Mr.. Ridge.y
was not robbed, but that the money must
have been lost from his pocket The police
authorities VIII abandon the theory of rob-
berry. Mr. RidgeIy says that. while in Tho
Metropolitan Bank building and after AT
tending to some business at the clearing
house. he was rudely jostled by a man
whon ne did not know. but who, he
thought, robbed him of the amount Sta+ad
Evening star., 1898-12-12
Death of Mrs. f., A, Wells.

NORWICH Conn. December l2-Mrs
Ellen Augusta Wells. widow of David
A. Wells. died suddenly at the family
residence here today from apOplexy Mrs
Wells had been in feeble health for some
time. but her death at this time was en-
trely unexpected She was about seventy
years old.
Her maiden name was Ellen Augusta
Dwight. She was a native of Springfield
Mass. and q sister of Mr. Wells first wife
She was married to Mr. Wells in New York
on June Ia, lSIg
Evening star., 1898-12-12

The throne room of the sultan at Con-
stantinople is a gorgeous sight The gild-
ing Is unequaled by any other building in
Europe, and from the ceiling hangs a SUI
perb Venetian chandelier, the 200 lights of
which make CLEAN like that of veritable
sun. At each of the four corners of the
room tall candelabra in baccarat glass are
placed. and the throne is huge seat COW
cred with red velvet and having arms and
back of pure gold.
Evening star., 1898-12-12
CHANGE OF PLEA,
Sharies GOldberG COnfesses to Charge
of HOusebreaking.

In Criminal Court No. l today Charles
Goldberg, the white youth, whose home is
IN Winston, N. c.. and who was indicted
mere recently for housebreaking at the
store of James S. Topham, withdrew his
plea of not guilty and pleaded guilty SEN
tence was deferred. The trial of Isadore
Goidberg and Alfred Butler. alias Alfred
luttle' indicted for housebreaking at the
ore of Julius Kaufman, November ~. was
continued until next Monday
Ihe father of the Goldberg boys and the
young wife of Charles Goldberg were in
court, having Journeyed to this city from
Winston, n. c., in order to be present at
the trial set tor today.
Evening star., 1898-12-12
Provisions of a VIII.

The will of the late James B. Baldy, dat
ed October II, 1896 was filed for probate
this afternoon. House 916 street is be-
queathed to Emily F. Hall. niece of the
testator's deceased wife, the remainder of
the estate being left to his daughter. Char
lotte a. Bidwel The latter and Howard B.
Waldron are appointed executors.
Evening star., 1898-12-12
DEATH OF w. F.. GARDNER.
holder of Patents on n Number of
Naluable Inventions.

w. f. Gardner of No. 511 NJ street north
west died at 11:30 o'clock last night. He
mad been in ill-health for the past two
years Mr.. Gardner had been connected
with the United States naval observatory
Tor the past thirty-five years. and was the
noloer OF number of valuable patents, the
principal being upon the transmission of
nme from the naval observatory by tele-
sraph and synchronizing clocks which are
useo IN the departments at Washington.
ne was born in Maryland fifty-five years
ago, and will be buried in Glenwood ceme-
terry The funeral will take place at 3
o clock tomorrow afternoon
Evening star., 1898-12-12
Marriage Licenses,

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
Whlte-James J. O'Connell and Eva l.,
Huliett; Thomas Chillcote and Fannie Phil
lips, both of Baltimore, Nd; William Dono-
van and Josephine Crouch, both of Fairfax
county, Va; Wade h. Snyder and Anna
Marie Frentz, both of Baltimore Md:
James A. Evans and Margaret E. Steck-
ine; Charies r. Henderson and Cornella
w. Harmon; Louis j. Fletcher of Wincbas-
ter, Va, and Sada b. keyser of Benn1np.
ID. c.
colored-Henry p. Morsea and Elizabeth tn
Deshuequette; William II. Lucas and Sarah
A Jackson.
Evening star., 1898-12-12
baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE December 12.-Flour duIl-western
super y l5aS2 90; do. extra x255aS2 90; do. FAM
liy 20 DO winter wheat patent, S. 36Oa$3. IS;
spring 90: <Sd5a$3.90; spring wheat straight
394 bushels. Wheat weak-spot and month. 701sa
soss January; 1O1sa11: May, 20 bid: steamer No.
~ nos a6Z bushels; stock. ,662, 5e7 bushels sales
5000 bushels.southern wheat by sample, 61aIl y :
90: on grade. 6Sa1l Corn easy-spot and month,
sS1sa3sA; December. new or old, 3S1asSH; Jsnu.
Evening star., 1898-12-12
Arrival of shipwrecked seameu

NEW YORK, December 12-Capt. Corn
ing and nine shipwrecked seamen of the
American bark GIeneida were passengers
per steamer Orinoco, which arrived today
from Bermuda. The Gleneida sailed from
New York on November - for Buenos
Ayres with general cargo When two
days out she encountered terrific burri
cane. with tremendous seas which dis
abled the vessel. The crew were rescued hv
the British steamer ivydene. from New
York for Rio Janeiro.
Evening star., 1898-12-12
CONDENSED LOCALS.

The District Commissioners have an-
pointed Albert j. Ronspies an additional
police private. for duty between 7th ana
Sth streets and ID and NJ streets southeast
permit has been granted to the Wash
ington Gas Light Company to lay a gas
man IN ID street between Maryland avenue
and ID street northeast.
The Capital Railway Company has hean
notified by the District Commissioners to
paint the trolley poles along the line of the
road. and to replace pole which WAS bent
by an accident on the road.
Evening star., 1898-12-12
Cannot Require License.

The attorney for the District, in reporting
upon an application made by person who
proposes TO sell iithia water in the streets
from wagon, holds that the Commissions
ers cannot require the applicant to take
out license therefor. Quoting the act of
the legislative assembly of ISL imposing
license on trades, business and profess
s1ons Dracticed or carried on here the
attorney explains that as this act consti-
tntes the District Incense law, no provision
Is made therein for other forms of license.
Evening star., 1898-12-12
SERIOUS Illness of Mrs Rr;uh,

Mrs Bright. wife of Sergeant-at-Ar,,s
Bright Of the Senate. was taken seriousIv
I'll this morning at an early hour and This
afternoon was in a critical copditio, Sha
was attacked Dy partial heart faiIura opd
although immediate medical assistance vs.
rendered little or no Improvement in bar
condition was perceptfble this afternoon
Evening star., 1898-12-12
Inspector Asked for Resirnation

Mr.. O. T. Beaumont. sanitary inspector
In the health office. has been notified by the
District Commissioners that his resignation
will he accepted. to take effect the 31st in
slant In response to the notification. Mr.
beaumont has asked the Commissioners To
transfer him to some other position under
the District government
Evening star., 1898-12-12
VIM. STEELE FOUND GUILTY,
Result of Trial of Former Cashier of
Philadelphia Bank

PHILADELPHIA, December 12-Wm
Steele, formerly cashier of the collapsed
Chestnut Street National Back, was found
guilty today by jury in the United States
district court. The jury was out half an
hour.
Steele was charged with aiding and abet-
ing the late VIM. NJ. Singerly, president of
me bark, in misapplying the funds of the
institution. making faise entries in the
DOCKS or the bank and false reports to the
controller of the currency.
Evening star., 1898-12-12
Promotions and ApDOfntment.

Alonzo Tweedale, clerk in the auditor's s
office, at $1,000 a year, has been promoted
by the District Commissioners to the posi-
tion of bookkeeper in the office, vice VIM
Woodville, deceased, at 81, 1,S00 per annum
Charles c. Wright has been promoted to
the position held by TweedaIe. and VIM
Woodville, ir., has been appointed to sue
ceed Wright. John A. Watson has been
appointed a clerk in the office on the tenn
pOrary rolls, at 81 200 per annum
Evening star., 1898-12-12
bids to lie Invited.

The District Commissioners have direct
ed that proposals for lighting the District
building by electricity and for furnishing
electric power therein be invited from the
United States Electric Lighting and the Po-
tomac Electric Power Companies. Herero-
fore the former company has supplied such
power to the buiiaIng.
Evening star., 1898-12-12
For stabbing His Sister.

Pearly West, young colored man, whose
face is familiar to the jail guards, will
spend six months In prison for stabbing
his sister, having been sentenced this morn
ing in Police Court. The affair happened
in Freeman's alley Saturday night West
asked his sisted for money and used a
knife on her when his request was re-
fused
Evening star., 1898-12-12
Prof GaIlaudet's Report.

In the Senate today a report Of the pro-
6~ed'n&s Of the convention of American in
structors of the deaf forwarded To Con-
sre~s 10y Prof Gailaudet president of the
S"iuuhia Institution for the Deaf and
Dumb, was presented by the Vice President
Evening star., 1898-12-12
ArrearaEcs of Taxes,

Replying to an inquiry made by Senator
Mcmillan, chairman of the Senate District
committee, the commissioners state that
they approve suggestion made to amend
Senate bltl regarding arrearages of general
taxes, SO as TO Apply to taxes in arrears
PRIOR To July /, 1891, provided they be pa1d
on or before Juiy 1, 1853. Inc proposed bnl
provides thtt the rate of interest on suen
taxes snaIl be per cent in lieu of otnar
interest ana penalties.
Evening star., 1898-12-12
OCNTERVAILING DUTIES.
Action Taken to Offset Export Boun-
ties Sugar.

The Secretary of the Treasury today is
sued circular letter of instructions to col
lectors of customs assessing countervailing
duties on sugars imported from or the prod
uct of countries paying export bounties
thereon. This action is taken under pro-
visions OF the Dingiey law, which fixes a
discriminating duty in such cases equal to
the amount of the bounty paid. The coun-
tries affected are: Argentine Republic. Aus
trla-Hungary, Denmark, France, Russia
Germany and the Netherlands
Evening star., 1898-12-12
TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION,
Mr.. Hepburn's Resolution Regardip,
{. Admission of Outlying Tereitarx

Representative Hepburn of Iowa TODAY
introduced joint resolution, proposing an
amendment of the Constitution as follows.
mo new state, ethe territory of which was
not a part of the United States and under
its jurisdiction and sovereignty cn the first
day of January, A. ID. 1888 shall be ad-
mtted into the, lni0p unless. three-fourths
of the members eleSted to each house Of
C9ngress shall votes affirmatively for such
The resolution was referred to the judici-
ary committee.
Evening star., 1898-12-12
Gen. Woods Example.
From the Worcester Gazette.

If General Wood continues to accomplish
good results as an administrative officer the
confidence he Inspires governor of San
tiago VIII have powerful influence in
allaying the doubts that have been raised
as to the ability of Americans to succeed as
governors. of dependencies. If men of
Woods ability are selected for such places
good management will be insured abroad
and will have an indirect result in raising
the standards at home.
Evening star., 1898-12-12
Trial of Frank Miles

The case of Frank o. Miles, formerly an
employe of the District government. in
dicted for embezzlcment in connection wifi,
the issuing of tax certificates will he called
Tor trlal Wednesday morning next before
Chief Justice Bingham in Criminal Court
No. l.
Evening star., 1898-12-12
Young Case POSTPONED.

Owing to an inadvertence in excusing the
jury for the day. lie inquiry to determine
the mental condition of Samuel G. Young.
who attempted suicide last Thursday, did
not occur this afternoon, as arranged. The
hearing has been set for tomorrow morning
at 10 o'clock.
Evening star., 1898-12-12
Nine. Barrios in san Franc;.,.

SAN FRANCISCO. December I2.-Amone
the passengers from Central America on
the steamer Panama was Madame Rarrios
widow Of the late President of Guatemala.
with two children and a number of attend
ants; she VIII probably make her future
residence In this city
Evening star., 1898-12-12
In Favor of the plaipt,s

In the suit at law Instituted by A.
Worthington against Joseph B. Hughes 70
recover $3.50 in an account for profes-
sionai services rendered as attorney turv
in Circuit Court No. ! today returned a
sealed verdict in favor of the piaintiff for
s., 500 20
Evening star., 1898-12-12
Spain Charter. a German Shin

BERLIN. December l2.-The North Ger
inaR-Lloyd steamer Stuttgart has been
Chartered TO repatriate Cuban troops.
Evening star., 1898-12-12
How She Calls Him.

II
In recent magazine article a traveller
tells story of Russian small boy named
Jzminischishski. When his mother desires
to call him she perhaps just takes a pinch
of snuff and sticks her head out at the
door and awaits results
Evening star., 1898-12-12
Steamahin ArrixaI

At Neutrality-suspicious. from Liverpool.
Evening star., 1898-12-12
Government Bonds.
Grain and Provision. N.rL.,,

Furnished by W. y. Hihbs & Co. bankers
and brokers, 14l9 F st, members New York
stock exchange, correspondents Messrs La
denburg. Thalmann a. Co. New York
lIIIlAI.l
Evening star., 1898-12-12
Lecture on LincoIn

Mr.. Charlton of the Canadian commission
Is to deliver lecture on Lincoln in the
parlors of the Hamilton this evening
Evening star., 1898-12-12
Am. Impending .Calanit..

FROM the Syracuse Herald.
The anti-expansionists in the Senate. will
now proceed to expand the Congressional
Record.