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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-06

Was there ever any trouble between Ohio and
Michigan their boundary line? DEBATE
Yes. during what is called the ITO
Iedo War" which was waged at some
period not stated by historians. but be-
tween 1929 and 1891. The trouble was over
the boundary, and turned on the owner
ship of Toledo and Maumee Bay. The
militia was called out on both sides, and
LOCO Michigan men marched into Ohio 70
prevent the Supreme Court of that State
from sitting. But the matter was settled
without bloodshed. Ohio won and kept
Toledo and Maumee Bay.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-06

The Bookman for March remarks that
it is quite sure it has received some let
tiers which ought to have been sent to
Ruth Ashmore at the office of the Ladies'
Home Journal. Our sympathy is extend
ed to the Bookman.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-06

Why are particular signs of the zodiac connected
with particular parts Of the body Taurus the
neck Aquarius the legs, etc. o. b. T.
There must have been some abstTUse as
THEOLOGICAL reason for the custom, but we
do not find ii set forth. The Roman poet
Manilius. who lived early in the first cell
fury, describes each part Of the body as
being under the protection of part OF
the zodiac: so il is evident that the sys-
tenn is as old as our era.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-06

OF what material are violin strings rade2 How
are they made, and any made N this country
G.. ". r.
Violin strings are made of the intes-
tines of various animals, principally
sheep; for, in spite of their name. they
are not really made of catgut- 1t is said
that the best strings are made from the
thinnest animals. The intestiues are
cleaned, freed from fat and STEPPED first
in water and then in alkaline I've. scraped.
smoOthed and bleached in sulphuric acid
fumes dyed. assorted and made into
skeins for sale. Few, if any. strings are
made in this country; the best come from
NAMES
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-06

Mrs Coventry Patmore is preparing a
biography of her late husband and will
be greatly obliged if any of his CORE
spOndents who have letters from him
will communicate with her at The Lodge,
LymingtOn.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-06

Gen. Lew Wallace has arranged that
at his death his study shall be given
to the city of Charlottesville. Ind, for a
public library. The building cost $4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE.
Mr.. BabcOck to Call MeetfnE-He
VIII Be Reelected.

Representative Babcock of Wisconsin,
chairman of the republican congressional
committee, has decided to call meeting
of the committee, to be held next Monday
night. The main purpose of the meeting
will be to elect officers to serve during the
coming congressional campaign The meet
ing will probably be held at the commit
tees rooms in the Postal building.
The indications are that Chairman Bah
cock will be reelected to the chairman
ship of the committee by a unanimous vote.
Mr. Babcock is not seeking reelection, but
if the place is forced upon him he will not
refuse to serve. Up to date all OF the
states have not been heard from IS to Sc
lectlonS of members of the committee, but
Mr.. Babcock thinks that by the end OF
the week all of the tardy delegations Will
have sent in the names of their members.
to serve on the committee. None OF the
states has decided to propose a candidate
for the chairmanship, 10 succeed Mr.. Bah
cock, and it Is highly probable that there
will be no candidate in opposition TO him.
Members of Congress generally are of the
opinion that no man could be selected for
the place who is better qualified and more
capable of handling the affairs of the COM
mittee than Mr.. Babcock. Besides, the
President is known to be in favor of his
reelection, ard has expressed to number
of members of Congress his recognition of
Mr.. Babcock's ability u campaign man
aSer. Speaking to d Star reporter today,
MIR. Babcock said: Il am not cn active
candidate for the chairmanship and will
make effort to be reelected If the
committee thinks, however, that | should
continue in the office, L will acquiesce in
its decision and consent to reelection" 1t
is also probable that Frederick f. Shrader
who is the present secretary of the COM
mittee, will be reelected to serve in the
same capacity.
The committee will get down to active
work as soon after the election of officers
as possible. The next step to be taken will
probably be the appointment Of an execu-
tive committee by Mr.. Babcock which will
frame definite plans for prosecuting the
campaign during the coming summer and
fall.
w hile the committee mas not yet actively
engaged itself In any Of the congressional
districts, headquarters have been main
tained since the close of ;he last campaign
and some of the work of the body has been
IN progress during the past few months
The committee has been taking steps 20 feel
the situation in many of the doubtful dis
tflcts Tor the purpose, principally, of as
certalning just what the Situation requires
IN the way of general campaign work from
headquarters. The more active work of the
committee, however, including the distri-
button of literature, will probably not be-
gin until a few weeks hence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
ARMY AND NAVY,
Notes of General Interest to the
Service

Notes of General Interest to the
Service.
Naval movements have been reported to
the Navy Department as follows: The
Mohican has arrived at San Francisco pre-
paratory to starting on a cruise of the Pa
cinc as far as Samoa; the Vesuvius is at
Brunswick, Ca, and the Concord arrived
at Yokohama yesterday.
By direction of the President, George H.
Baird, lately a cadet of the third class.
United States Military Academy, is, upon
the recommendation of the academic board,
reappointed a cadet Of the Military Acade-
my, and is granted leave of absence, with
out pay, until August 2S, 1898, when he will
join the then third class.
Second Lieut. ]. J. Bradley. 18th Infantry.
has been ordered to San Francisco for ex-
animation for promotion.
Leaves of absence have been granted as
follows: Lieut.. ]. L. Donovan, 21st Infan-
try, for six months extension on account
of illness; Lieut.. Walter A. Thurston, 10Th
Infantry, for four months, with permission
to go abroad; Capt. F. e. Eltenhead, 21st
Infantry, two months extension; Lieut..
George H. Cameron, 4th Cavalry, for four
teen days.
The Secretary of the Navy TODAY issued
orders for the battleship Texas, now at
Key West, to proceed to Galveston, Texas.
by the 18th instant, and remain there until
the 23d instant.
Assistant Naval Constructor c. Nut
ting, stationed at the Norfolk navy yard,
is in the city.
Lieutenant Commander H K Moore has
been detached from the Patterson and
granted two months leave
Lieutenant +. H. Lefavor has been de-
tached from the Independence and ordered
to the Adams.
Lieutenant H. George has been detached
from the Adams and granted two months
leave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
MAY ATTACH THAT $3.50
Creditors of d. b. Beyce After the Alleged
Otis Bribe.
The investigation VIII BE Resumed
as Soon as Senator Burke
Returns to Columbus.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Sta,

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, February 9.-Col. T.
c. Campbell may have trouble in holding
that 81, $50 which he says H. H. Boyce gave
him to bribe Representative ]. C. Otis with,
and which he has said he would appro-
pirate to his own use If Boyce does not
call on him in person and demand it.
A special from Cincinnati states that 1t
will be attached today by Boyces creditors,
who seem to be many. It Is difficult to see
how Col Campbell will be able to hold this
money from Boyce's creditors, with the
statement regarding 1t made by him on the
stand as evidence in the case.
Col. Campbell is here to consult with DR..
Otis, Charles L. Kurtz and others concern
ing the situation of the bribery investiga-
tion.
The work of the investigating committee
Is temporarily stopped by illness in the
family of Senator Burke, chairman Of the
committee, which detains him in Cleve-
land If he can return here tomorrow OR
Friday, he will make a partial report of
the investigation. This partial report win
serve two purposes. One is to secure ac-
t1on by the senate against such witnesses
as have refused to testify, and the other is
to form basis for protest to the United
states Senate against permitting Mr.. Ham
ra to retain his seat without question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
Personal Mention.

Captain r. s. Woodson, assistant surgeon,
and Lieutenant ]. w. HinkIey, jr, 5th Ar
tllery, are in the city on leave of alb
sence.
Mrs. Redfield Proctor will not receive to-
morrow on account of absence from the
city
Mrs. Orville H. Platt will not receive to-
morrow morning owing to absence from the
city.
Mr. Whitelaw Reid, editor of the New
York Tribune, accompanied by Mrs. Reid.
arrived in the city yesterday afternoon and
is at the Shoreham. He was a caller upon
President Mckinley at the White House
last night.
Mr. J. J. Hills, president Of the Great
Northern railroad, is at the Arlington.
Former Governor Houser of Montana is
at the Arlington.
Mr.. j. A. McShane of Omaha, a wealthy
railroad man, is at the Arlington.
Mr.. j. Sloat Fassett of Elmira who was
once republican candidate for governor
of New York, arrived in town last night,
and is at the Arlington. He is accompanied
by Mrs. Fassett and Mrs. N. p. Fassett
Mrs. Charles CuStis Harrison of Philadel
phia, who is a relative of Mrs. George
Washington, is at the Arlington.
Mr. w R. Moody of Northfield, Mass, is
at the Ebbitt.
Rev. and Mrs. F. B. Meyer of London,
england, are among the late arrivals at the
Ebbitt.
Mr.. s. K. Donavin, a former member of
the Ohio legislature, is at the St. James.
Mr. Frank Berry wealthy flour mer-
chant OF Milwaukee, is at the Ebbitt.
Mr and Mrs. E. P. Chaplin Of Springfield
are at the Arlington
Mr. John D. Dwyer, editor of Boston
commercial paper. is at the Riggs.
Mr. and Mrs G. W. Tllton and Miss Til
ton OF Cambridge, Mass, are at the Riggs.
Mr. and Mrs. H. w. Mcknight of Gettys-
burg Pa, are at the National.
Former Senator Eppa Hunton of Virginia
is at the Normandie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
LOWER TELEPHONE RATES,
Members of the House District Com
mittce Favor Legislation.

Representative White of Illinois, a mem
ber of the District committee is in favor
of Legislation looking to a reduction OF
telephone rates in this city.
Il thirk The rates are entirely too high,
said Mr.. White to a Star reporter today
There is no doubt in my mind that the
citizens could be given a good service and
the cost of it materially reduced from the
present figure. l shall stand by the action
of the House in adopting the amendment
to the District appropriation bill reducing
the charges for telephones"
Mr.. Meyer of Louisiana, also member
of the District committee. said:
Il understand that the people of the Dis
trict are complaining of exorbitant tele-
phone rates. Congress should not permit
the company which has q monopoly OF
the privilege in the District to infiict
Charges upon the Ieople which are un-
reasonable. l will sustain with my vote
the action of the House in reducing the
rates"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
AN ALLEGED FILIBUSTER
Steam Lighter Agnes Leaves Port Under
Suspicious Circumstances.
Believed That She Met Yacht Out
side With Party of Men
and Arms,

NEW YORK, February 9-The Evening
World says:
Another filbustering expedition TO the
Cuban insurgents is believed to have GOT
away from the Long Island coast near
Montauk Point on Monday night, and to
nave carried the members of the expedition
that was shipwrecked on the Tiilie a
couple of weeks ago
The arms and ammunition for this last
expedition are said to have been carried
from this city by the steam lighter Agnes,
alleged TO be owned by McAllister Broth
ers, who owned the Tillie.
The Agnes left on Saturday night put
ting into Bridgeport on Sunday morning.
Her presence there was discovered by
Spanish spies, and on Sunday afternoon,
while she was watched by detectives, she
pulled away suddenly from her pier and
steamed out into the sound. She had a
30-foot naphtha launch in tow, and her off,
GERS gave out that they were bound for
Newport.
On Monday, however, the Agnes put into
New London, where she remained until
evening, again sailing at nightfali, heading
i'll the direction of Montauk.
The vessel that the Agnes is reported to
have met on Sunday night is not known,
although the name is mentioned OF a
steam yacht that sailed from here on
Monday, and that was long suspected OF
preparing for a filibustering trip.
This yacht, which is owned by Balti-
more millionaire, came here from New
London a few weeks ago with an unusual
quantity of arms on board These, 1t was
said by her officers were to be used in re-
relling possible pirates in the Mediterra-
mean.
The detectives here suspected f1lfbuster-
ing intentions and kept a close watch on
her She disappeared on Sunday, and 1t
is believed that she met the Agnes of the
Long Island coast.
The Agnes has not yet returned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09


this country had a few minutes talk with
the two men. If he did so, ii is proba BILE
that he did not leave Minister De LONE un.
scored, and may have presented some mat.
ters not yet touched upon.
There was talk around the Executive Man.
sion as to the probable course TO be taken
by the President in the De LONE affair."
The consensus OF opinion was that Mr.De
LONE would be asked by the State De-
partment to make an explanation of the
letter. and be given a chance to deny or
af1lrm Its existence. At the same time
there was talk as 10 the letter being a pri-
vate one, which could not be inquired into
ohicially by the government. The belief
was expressed by several well-posted men
that Mr.. De LONE would have to leave the
country. these opinions, however, were
not based on anything which the President
may have said or decided upon.
Former Cases of This Kind.
One of the prominent visitors of the day
recalled instances of foreign ministers hav-
ing to leave this country. One OF the most
interesting was that of a Spanish minister.
He was Senior Yurgo and represented his
country here in 1S06. when the boundary
dispute was on. He attempted to bribe a
Philadelphia newspaper to advocate the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
KANSAS PACIFIC MORTGAGES,
Warrant Issued In Favor of the
Treasurer.

The Secretary of the Treasury today is
sued a warrant in favor of the treasurer of
the United States for s7,515, 255 Is, to be
used for the payment of first mortgages
on the eastern and middle divisions Of the
Kansas Pacific railroad. This action has
been taken in accordance with the direc-
;ions of the President and In anticipation
of the favorable decision of Judge San
born of ST. Louis on the governments mo-
tion, TO be filed and argued next Satur-
day. for authority to redeem the first mort
cages and also for a postponement of the
sale fixed for February 10.
Ex-Governor Hoadley will represent the
government at this motion. Attorney Cen
eral Griggs has notified the reorganization
committee that any proposition 1t may
make to acquire the road under foreclosure
will be entertained up to next Saturday.
The committee has offered to pay the gov
ernment $4,500.0OO for its claim, but this
has been refused. The government will
not accept less than $6 3O3, 600, the amount
Of the principal of the debt. 1t is willing
10 sacrifice the interest, which ID over six
million more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
Judge Woodward Admonishes Them
Regarding Letters Received.
PROSECUTION RESUMES IT'S Case
Witness Says a Deputy Tore Down
an American Flag.
MARTIN FIRED FIRST SHOT

WILKESBARRE, Pa, February 9.-When
court opened this morning for the trial of
Sheriff Martin and his deputies, Judge
Woodward spoke to the jurors about re-
ceiving letters bearing upon any point in
the trial He said:
IF you receive any letters with reference
to the trial, whether anonymous or signed,
1t is your duty to hand them over to the
district attorney, and you must not allow
them to make any impression upon your
mind"
The first witness called today was John
YourshokowitZ, one of the Harwood strik-
ers. He said that on September 0 the
strikers held a meeting at Harwood, and
they understood that If they could get the
Lattimer men to join them they would
win the strike. They decided not to carry
anything havir the semblance of weapons
and to behave quietly and peaceably. At
West Hazeton. he said, they met the sher-
in and the deputies, who pushed them
around with guns and hit several of them
One mainland the witness at this juncture
pointed out Deputy AriO P. Platt-tore
down the flag.
stopped by the Sheriff.
At Lattimer the Sheriff stopped them, hit
two men in the front rank and tried to
then exploded. Right away there was a
volley of shots from the deputies, and many
of the strikers fell.
"A bullet passed through my hat" the
witness continued, land then I fell and
lay down until there was no more shoot
ing; then ran away. l ran all the way to
HaZleton. because l was afraid of being
shot l did not go back"
On croSS-eXamination witness said that at
West HaZleton the sheriff got hold of his
coat and pushed his revolver in his face
saying:
II am the sheriff of Luzerne county, and
you cannot go to Lattimer.' 1 did nothing.
l was frightened"
The witness also said the Harwood meu
timer, and this committee was composed
of all of them, about 400 or 800, because IL
they sent only three men small number
Pardee & Co. would discharge them; that
is, they would have no chance Of getting
back their positions after the strike.
JuskO Was Peaceful.
Steve Jusko, the man whose arm was
broken and head cut by blows of a rifle in
the hands of a deputy at West Hazleton
was the next witness. He stated that at
the time of the assault he was behaving
in an orderly manner and saying nothing
Afterward, he said, the deputies put him In
the lookup for two days, and then he was
taken to the hospital. He was laid up for
two months.
The evidence of Michael Popsos, who fol-
lowed Jusko, was merely corrobOrative of
what had already been told about the
shooting at Lattimer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
OPENING AT NIGHT,
Librarian Young Has Prepared His
Plan.

The librarian of Congress has prepared
plan for opening the library at night as
seen as Congress provides the additional
appropriation. Mr.. Youngs estimate calls
for twenty additional employees. 1t is his
idea to assimlate these with the present
staff and to draw upon Individuals in turn
for performing duty at night.
This will not impose additional work
upon any employe. 1t is Mr.. Young's in
tenticn to keep the library open from .
in the morning until 10 at night. Only the
reading room and the main entrance will
be open to the public at night, the ex-
hibitson fall being closed at the usual time,
that is, when the House and Senate ad-
jcurn for the day. AT present the library
always remains open while Congress Is
sitting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
TO FIGHT WITH LEFT HANDS.
Col Thomas f. Moore Issues N ChmI-
Iepge go Deshn Brcckinridye

LEXINGTON. Ky. February "a po-
htical sensation is caused by the publica-
tion of a letter from Col. Thomas Z. Moore
OF Bourbon county. leading silver demo-
crat. denouncing Desha Breckinridge, son
of Col w c. p breckenridge. editor of tho
Herald. and suggesting a duel to settle
their differences
Colonel Moore is an ex-confederate. and
IS paralyzed in his right arm. He suggests
that both use left arms. The feeling be-
tween the men was engendered in the
observation-disclosures congressional contest
four years ago Colonel Moore was recent
~ suggested as penitentiary commission
er and the Herald ridicuIed him. This led
TO the challenge. Breckenridge is in Frank
tort and Will probably answer Colonel
Moore tomorrow. Colonel Breckenridge de-
ciined TO discuss the challenge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
JuskO Was Peaceful.
RICHARD BYE ADJUDGED INSANE.
Curious HallucinatiOn of n Once
PrOsperOus business Nan.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, February 9.-The
commissioners of insanity have issued an
order for the commitment of Richard Bye
to the insane asylum at Independence, and
he will at once be taken to that institution.
Bye.was at one time a successful busi-
ness man on Wall street, where he suffered
heavy losses. Later he was editor of a
newspaper in Kentucky. He came to this
city about three years ago and for a time
Was fairly successful, being engaged in the
life Insurance business. Today he is in a
condition that puzzles the authorities and
everybody who has investigated his case
Possessed of fine education and of more
than ordinary intelligence, Bye has re-
mained in bed almost continuously for near
ly year, claiming that he was in the
hands of the spirits, who have refused to
release him from their power. man six
feet three inches in height and weighing
230 pounds when he went into this trance
he is now only a few pounds lighter and
apparently enjoying the best of health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
SECRETARY SHERMAN'S POSITION
Other Instances of a Similar Char.
acter Recalled.
GOSSIP AT THE CAPITOL

Stripped of gossip and speculation. the
situation with regard to the case of Minis.
ter de LONE appears to be as follows: The
Facts in the case so far known have
been cabled to Minister Woodruff at Madrid
with instructions to lay them before the
Spanish premier without delay. with a view
to having that government take such 40.
uon as the case seems to demand
1t is expected that the Spanish governs
ment will make prompt Investigation,
and If it is found that DE LONE is the
author Of the offensive letters that he will
be summarily recalled. A reasonable time
viii be allowed for such action, at the ex.
piration of which, I'm the event of nom
action by the Spanish government, and it
is shown that the letter is authentic Mr.,
De LONE will be handed his passports and
summarily dismissed. There now seems to
be no doubt as to the authenticity of the
letter. and that Senor De Lome's official
relations with this government are near
an end
Excitement at the White House.
The atmosphere around the White House
is usually placid when other parts of the
city are thrilled with the possibility OF
trouble with Spain. Today, however there
was an undercurrent of excitement among
the unofficial who were around the Execu-
tive Mansion. All day long something was
expected TO develop a result of the De
LONE letter. There was a swarm of visit
ors to the Presidents Office in the early
hours of the morning, including congress.
men of recognized standing with the ad.
ministration. but it is known that the Pres
ident did not refer TO the De LONE matter
In any way TO any of these. Shortly after
ii o'clock Judge Day, the assistant secre-
tary of state, was sent for by the Presi-
dent, and he remained in consultation with
the chief executive for nearly an hour. It
is positively asserted that he and the Press
ident talked over the latest phase of the
Spanish situation. When Judge Day ar
rived at least twenty men of prominence
were waiting to see The President, but all
these visitors were dismissed and none
were received later.
Judge Day was uncOmmunicative on tho
subject of his consult tation, and left the
White House as quietly as he had gone
there. While Judge bay was with tho
President 1t is said that one of the best
known and strongest friends of Cuba IN,