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Evening star., 1898-12-23
Detectives Capture the Men Who
Committed Recent Burglary.
SOME OF TIE PROPERTY RECOVERED
Confession Made That a Portion
Had Been Sold.
CASE TOBEHEARD TOMORROW

Detectives Hartigan and Parham have
concluded their investigation of a robbery
committed at the house of Mrs. Pollard No
1880 9th street, about three weeks ago. A
gold thimble, diamond ring, crescent pin
and other articles of jewelry were taken.
The plunder was worth about $3.50. The
ohicers have the alleged burglars in GUS
tody, and are in fair way to recover a
portion of the stolen property.
There was nobody in the house the night
the burglary was committed. The thieves
broke open a rear door and got the jewelry
IN a room on the upper floor. No possible
clue to the perpetrators of the crime was
left by the burglars, and 1t was not until
Detective Hartigan learned that some of
the property had been offered for sale that
there was any chance of apprehending
them.
Several days ago Policeman Newkir1 ar
rested tour men on Pennsylvania avenue
Tor lettering about drinking places. Two
OF them had been seen to .'hold-up'' pedes-
TRANS. Paul Ryan, who was wearing sail
ors clothes, and John Riley, two of the
men arrested, We're released on their per-
sonal bonds, while William Burns and John
Chamberlain were held for the workhouse
Detective Hartigan learned that man
wearing sailors suit had offered for sale
some jewelry, but when he reached court
TINS man had gone. Yesterday he was in
court again, and, with his companion,
Riley, had been sentenced to the work
house.
The Confession.
The judge turned the men over to De-
tectiTes Hartigan and Parham, and they
soon learned from Ryan that he was not
really a sailor, although his hat indicated
he was a member of the crew of the ~ S
S. Ficksburg." He admitted he had robbed
Mrs. POliardS house and said Riley had
done the watching for him. He had the
jewelry on him when he appeared In court
the first time. When released he went to
Manassas, Charlottesville and Richmond,
and disposed of the jewelry at these places.
The thmble, which is worth 500, he sold
in Richmond for 81. while the crescent pin
was given for a bottle of whisky to a man
in Charlottesville. Chamberlain and Burns
were not with them at the time the rob
berry was committed, Ryan told the detec-
tives. but they were together afterWard.
young man named Harry Sanger, who
belongs in Ohio, the officers allege. We're
with the alleged burglars after the house
was robbed. Sanger is also in custody. The
case will probably be tried in the Police
Court tomorrow.
Evening star., 1898-12-23
DEPARTMENT WITHOUT CONTROL.
Local Authorities Must Deal with the
First MiSsissippi.

According to reports received here, the
members of the 1st Regiment of Mississippi
Volunteers carried things with high hand
on their way from Columbia, Tenn, where
they were mustered out. to their rendezvous
in Meridian Miss. 1t is reported that many of
the soldiers were drunk on the trip and
amused themselves by shooting at the
houses and people along the route While
their train was passing Eutaw, Ga, it is
said they frad on a colored woman named
Lucy Thomas and her son, who were
standing near the car track, killing the boy
ard mortally wounding the woman
1t is said at the War Department that in
as smuch as this regiment has been mustered
out, the department has no further control
over its members. but that they are clearly
subject to the action of the local authori-
lies where the alleged offenses were COM
mitted.
Evening star., 1898-12-23
REDUCED IN RANK.
Punishment of Mechanics at the
League Island Navy Yard.


League Island Navy Yard.
Secretary Long today took action in the
cases of the mechanics in the department
Of construction and repair at the navy
yard, League Island, who were recently
suspended as a result of an Investigation
of the administration of that department.
He wrote letters to each of these mechanics
saying that the previous action of the Navy
Department. is so far modified that your
absence from the yard is considered sus-
pension from rank and duty during that
time, and you are now reduced from the
position you held to the next lower grade
in the same department"
The men affected by these orders are:
j. NJ. Davis, quarterman ship filter; E. Kei-
Ter, quarterman laborer: John Hendricks,
quarterman shipsmith; 3. 2. Morris, lead
ing-man painter; E. Paynter, leading man
blockmaker; j. Fl. Petit master Joiner;
James Spear, master shipwright; Joshua
Wright, quarterman plumber.
Secretary Long, in speaking of his action,
today said that these men We're at fault
and have suffered their punishment, and it
must not be made to appear that they have
been restored to their former positions, the
fact being that each one was reduced in
grade, thus suffering a loss of pay.
Evening star., 1898-12-23
Late Naval Orders

commander w. l. Moore has been de-
tached from the Leonidas, when put ont
Of commission, and ordered to commond
the Abarenda, which has been selected as
station ship for service at Guam. the new
United States possession in the Ladrones
Lieutenant Commander L. Harris has
been detached from command of the yul-
can and ordered home. All the other otIi-
GERS OF the Vulcan have been similarly de-
tached. That vessel is about to be put out
of commission.
Lieutenant Commander M. B. Buford
mas been detached from the command of
the Abarenda and ordered home
Lieutenant e. B. Underwood has been
detached from the Terror and ordered to
the Essex.
Pharmacist G. II. Klock has been de-
tached from the bureau of medicine and
surgery and ordered to the naval labora-
tory at Brooklyn.
Evening star., 1898-12-23
N ACCORD WITH ENGLAND.
Representations Made by Minister
COnGer to the Chinese Governments


COnGer to the Chinese Government.
So far as can be learned here, the con-
tlicting claims between the French and
United States governments at Shanghai
China, do not involve any broad question
relating to the acquisition of large tracts of
China by France. Complaint was made to
this government that the French represen-
tatives in China, under guise of extending
the limits of their eXtra-territorial conces-
sion, had included in the claim certain
property, valuable mainly for riparian uses
which had long been occupied or enjoyed iv
American citizens and American corpora
TONS. Upon this statement United States
Minister Conger was instructed to protest
to the Chinese government against any ac-
ton on its part which would result in
INJURY to the American citizens above de-
scribed. 1t is gathered from the Shanghai
dispatches that the British government
has taken a similar course. But beyond
that there has been no joint action between
the TWO governments.
It may be stated as to the broader ques-
ton OF territorial extension in China that
without entering into any formal compact
ernment is deeply interested in maintaining
the integrity OF China against the rapacious
schemes OF European powers, and as Eng
land : policy seems to be in the same di-
rectlon she Will thus receive the great
moral influence of our attitude, which NAV
be as effective as formal joint action The
particular interest of government in
this matter is to maintain the open market
for American goods in China.
Evening star., 1898-12-23
INDIGNITY TO SPANISH GRANDEE.
Marquis of Pinar del Rio Object OF
lnsurgent Wrath.

HAVANA, December 23-Some Cubans
entered the residence of the Marquis de
Pinar del Rio, in the Cerro suburb of Ha-
vana, yesterday and compelled him to cry
"Vive Cuba libre." The marquis, who is
one OF the richest men Ia the island and of
noted family, complained to Captain Gen
eral Castellanos, and a note on the subject
was sent to the American evacuation COM
mission The Marquis de Pinar del Rio and
other prominent Spaniards are determined
to leave Cuba, their friends say, unless
the United States establishes a strong gov
efnment and they are assured ample pro-
lection"
The joint evacuation commissions held q
meeting this morning
The United States transport Florida ar
rived at Matanzas yesterday.
The United States flag was formally hoist.
at Cardenas yesterday by Lieutenant G. R.
Syburn of the Sth regulars
Evening star., 1898-12-23
TO OCCUPY GUAM.
Arrangements to Take Formal Pos
session of the Island.

session of the Island.
Arrangements are being made by the
Navy Department to take formal possession
of the Island of Guam, in the Ladrones,
caded to this country by Spain as a result
of the recent war. The island will not
come into the legal possession of the Unit
ed States until the Paris peace treaty shall
have been ratified. The steps now being
taken are in anticipation of such action.
1t has been decided to establish a naval
station at Guam, and orders have already
been issued for the dispatch of the aux
iliary cruiser Yosemite to that station. This
vessel was manned by the Michigan naval
reserves during the war, under command
of Commander Emory, ard rendered eff
Gent service. She will be fitted out at the
Norfolk navy yard and will make the long
voyage to Guam by way of the Mediterra-
mean sea and the SueZ canal. 1t is eX-
pected that she will BE- ready 10 start early
IN January. Commander George Z. Ide will
be in command of the Yosemite under her
new assignment.
Evening star., 1898-12-23
CLOSING THE DEPARTMENTS,
Will he Shut From Noon Tomorrow
Until Tuesday Morning.

An agreement was reached at the meet
ing of the cabinet today for the closing of
all the executive departments at noon on
the Saturdays before Christmas and New
Year day. They are closed by law on the
days observed as Christmas and New Year
day. so that when they are closed at noon
tomorrow they will not be reopened for
business until Tuesday morning next.
They will be open for business on full
time, however, during the remainder of the
Christmas holidays.
Evening star., 1898-12-23
TO GIVE US CONTROL
England Willing to Modify Treaty
Regarding Nicaragua Canal.
ACTION WILL SOON Be TAKEN
Mr. Henry White Believed to Be
Arranging New Terms.
STATE DEPARTMENT PLANS

LONDON. December 23.-There seems to
be little doubt that Great Britain will agree
to abrOgate the ClaytOn-Bulwer treaty.
The temper of the cabinet and public opin-
ion. which largely influences the govern
ment's policy, points to such action, though
TO definite understanding with the United
States has yet been reached.
Great Britain desires that the Nicaragu
canal be constructed and is willing that
the United States should control if the
United States guarantees its neutrality and
safeguards British interests
The reports from Washington that the
British ambassador there, Sir Julian
Pauncefote. has been instructed to nego-
uate the abrosation of the treaty are in
correct. though it is likely he will soon re-
ccIVe instructions TO that effect.
Impression in London.
foreign office and the United States charge
d affaires, MIR. Henry White, incidental to
his visits TO cabinet ministers. will ar
range the basis of action. Mr.. White spent
part Of the W=ek with the Marquis of Sails
bury at Hatfield House, and he goes to-
day with his family 10 spend Christmas
week with the Duke of Devonshire at
Chatsworth House, De-byshire the coun-
try seat Of the duke who is lord president
OF the council. There Mr.. White viii meet
another Influential minister, Lord George
HamlIton, the secretary of state for India
AHgio-AmerIca'l questions will naturally
be discussed.
Evening star., 1898-12-23
Secretary Hay Resumes His Duties

Secretary Hay resumed his duties at the
State Department this morning. Although
still suffering from the effects of an at
tack of grip, he is considerably improved
and was emboldened to venture out by the
bright and pleasant weather. Both he and
Secretary Long, who has also been on the
sick list were in attendance at todav,s
meeting of the cabinet
Evening star., 1898-12-23
sJLTAN's AID MURDERED.
Killed by Hafuz PnchR Yesterday i'm
COnslantinopIe.

CONSTANTINOPLE, December 23-Gha-
nj Bey, the sultan's aid de camp. was 1nur-
dered yesterday by Hafuz Pasha in quar-
rel which took place in pastry cooks.
CHAM Bey became notorious owing to his
lawless proceedings in Epirus He also In
spired terror here by extorting money un-
der threats Of death. The officials of the
foreign embassies have frequently demand
ed the punishment OF Ghani Bey, but al
ways unsuccessfully.
Evening star., 1898-12-23
To Collect Customs Mt Cienfueso,

Maj. John j Brereton, quartermaster
q. S. V. Captain. 24th U. s. Infantry, has
been ordered to Cienfuegos. Cuba, to take
charge of the custom house there and as
sumo the duties of collector of customs
under special instructions from the Secre-
tary of War.
Evening star., 1898-12-23
Return of Admiral sampso,

Admiral Sampson arrived today at
I"lnpkinsville on his flagship, the New
ofk Mrs. Sampson accompanied him, 1t
is not likely that he will return to Havana.
but after suitable rest he will devote his
attention TO the thorough reorganization of
the North Atlantic squadron, of which he
retains command
Evening star., 1898-12-23
STEAMER IDAHO IN HARD Lrck
Has Collision With the F'lowerrnt..
British Vessel

NEW YORK. December 23-The Wilson
line steamer Idaho. which arrived yester-
day from Hull. with bow damaged by stril5.
Ing an unknown obstruction and fore peak
tull Of water. was in further trouble TODAY.
While getting under way to proceed to her
dock from her anchorage below Liberty
Island she drifted with the outgoing tide
against the British steamer Flowerga
at anchor, outward bound for PhiladeIphta
and considerably damaged the FIowersate's =
bows The Idaho was not apparently in
jUTed by the collision.
Evening star., 1898-12-23
The OHIO GOVERNORSHlP
Republican Leaders in the State to Assemble
in This City.
The Candidate to BE Then Determined
IpOn-Ad ministrat Desires
Judge Day.

meeting is to be held in this citv I'm tha
immediate future which will be attended
by the republican leaders of Ohio and many
of the aspirants for gubernatoriai honors
The purpose will be to canvass the strength
of these would-be candidates. and deter
mine which one shall have the support of
the administration. OF those who are at
this time importuning their friends for sup
port, there are two who have some claim
upon the party and upon the administra-
ton for past services; but there are also
two more who are considered better fitted
for the office, and who enjoy a higher
standing at the White House
Waiting Judge Days Answer.
The answer which Judge Day will give to
the gentlemen of the committee of confer
ence, when he is waited upon, may cause
an easy solution of the vexed question. He
is the preferred candidate of President Nc
Kinley and Senator Hanna and il is pre-
sumed be would not be Objectionable to
Sena tor Foraker, because of the strict neu-
trality which he has observed in the fac
tional fights of the Ohio republicans. 1t is
doubtful if Judge Day will consent to be
case, President Mckinley will be disposed
to bear MIN in mind for the next vacancy
on the i'Gpreme bench.
With Judge Day out of consideration,
tneie Is l ldFBe bfSTce Oh pfoDaDIltl tndt
the honor will go to Gen. Charles II. Gros-
VenOr. VINO has wide reputation ad
mniStra ION leader in the House of Repre-
sentatiyes. Gen. Grosvenor declines to en-
ter what he calls a general scramble for
the nomination, but if the preference comes
to him he will be glad to accept.
Though Senator Hanna is quoted as being
favorably disposed toward James Hoyt of
Cleveland one of his confidential advisers is
authority for the statement that he would
rather see Day or GrosVenor nominated,
for the reason that these two are better
equipped than any others to take the stump
on national Issues and defend the war
policy of the administration.
Two of the Candidates.
TWO of the candidates who are working
the Ohio field with great industry at the
present moment are Harry Daugherty Of
Fayette county, now practicing law in Co.
lumbus, and Judge George X. Nash. also
of Columbus. Two years ago Judge Nash
was chairman OF the republican committee
and managed the campaign which elected
the hanna legislature In that legislative
contest MIR. DauEhcrty was the personal
representative of Mr. Hanna and did much
toward securing his election to the Senate.
The recent campaign in the buckeye state
was managed by Mr.. Daugherty as chair
man and with great success. Ii is appar-
ent therefore that the claims of Nash and
Daugherty for the support of the admins
tratlon and Senator Hanna render the Sc
Iecuon OF either gentleman rather difficult
But the qualifications Of all of these gentle
men. their claims upon the party and the
needs OF the times are matters which the
Ohio leaders will have to consider and SET
tie When they come together In Washington
within the next few DAYS
Evening star., 1898-12-23
THANKS FROM HAVANA.
The City Council Expresses Gratitude
for Aid for the Needy Poor

The following telegram was received at
the State Department last night:
HAVANA, December %, 1898, 1926 am.
Mckinley, President of the United States:
The city council. in solemn session. has
resolved. in the name of the people of Ha-
Nana, 10 return its warmest thanks to Won
for the contribution sent in aid of the needy
poor.
MARQUIS EsTEBAN. President"
Evening star., 1898-12-23
Edward +. Lawrence Dead.

CHICAGO, December 23.-Edward F.
Lawrence, one of the most prominent capt.
taiists OF Chicago, and associated with
many large financial interests of the city,
dled today. after a short illness. He was
born In Massachusetts in 1886.
Evening star., 1898-12-23
BUSINESS POINTERS.

business fs growing better
all the time.
To get and hold your share
of ID you must keep advertIs-
ing right along.
An advertisement I'm n daily
paper bears fruit more
quickly and Rbundaatly than
I'm nny other form.
You can reach more than
twice as many Washington
purchasers through the col
unus of The Star "A. you can
through any other medium.
Evening star., 1898-12-23

II is the purpose Of the STATE Department
to move toward the cancellation of that
part of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty which
prohibits the construction of or control of
the Nicaraguan canal by Great Britain or
the United States. 1t can be authoritative
y stated. however, that while the depart
ment has long been disposed to accept the
view Of some publicists to the effect that
the treaty is still in force, il did not con-
template formal opening Of egotiations
10 secure the desired amendment until
Congress had made some progress at least
toward the enactment of the Nicaraguan
cahal blll- The obvious purpOse is to pre-
vent the department from being placed in
lLe Ia4Se position of negotiating for an oh
Ject which Congress may. before the con-
c.usiOn, deem to he undesirable After the
experience had with the general arbitra-
u'n treaty there Is a particularly strong
uls-nchnat1OH TO be again placed in this at
utude- However, now that ths matter has
been publicly brought into such promi-
Lence, the negotiations may be opened at
an Garner Gate than was originally con-
tzmplated. though it may be taken for
granted that their intiInation will be an
evidence OF the Presidents conviction that
congress Will surely pass some acceptable
canal bill before adjCurnfng
Advantage to Great Britain.
Although the gain TO English commerce
that may fairly be expected to result from
the construction Of the canal by the Amer
lean government will make the waterway
as Important to Great Britain as 1t is to
the United States there is still evidence
going TO show that the British government
may seize upon the opportunity to ask for
a quid pro quo. Ii is hard TO perceive lust
now what shape this will take, but it is
uEgeSted, with considerable plaus:biIitv
tnat this may afford the key to the soIu-
ton OF the reciprocity problem. which has
50 greatly embarrassed the Canadian high
JOINT commission In other words, in con-
slieratlon Of the REIMBURSEMENT Of her
nights In the NicaragUan canal England
may ask Tor Canada much more liberal
reciprocity treaty than can be arranged
under existing conditions
Evening star., 1898-12-23
Mr. Vanderlip Improving.

telegram was received today from AS
sistant Secretary Vanderlip, at ST. Angus
tine, saying that he is improving and hopes
to be out in a few days.
Evening star., 1898-12-23
Assigned to Gen. Brooke.s STAFF.

Maj. Lyman W. V. Kennon, assistant ad-
3utant general U. S. ", has been assigned
to duty on the staff of Maj. Gen. John r.
Brooke, U. S. A, commanding the division
of Cuba, and will accompany him to Ha-
vana, Cuba.
Evening star., 1898-12-23
Kew YORK Office, 40 Potter Buildinr.

The Evening Star IA served to subscriber. In the
city by carriers. on their account. at 10 cents
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counter. cents each. By mail-anywhele In the
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per month.
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RHtes Of advertising made known application.
Evening star., 1898-12-23
Lessons of the War.

''The work of the War Department was,
however" added Gen Howard. marvellous.
1t was very great achievement. If there
had been time to get smokeless powder and
such things, of course the result would
have been better. The regular army was
small and therefore what was done for
the great number of volunteers was the
more creditabie. We learned something
from the war. If We had ii to do over
again. l would not favor sending the men
to Tampa, New Orleans and southern
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-05-20
REMEMBER THE MAINE /"

When the vengeance wakes, VIXEN the battle
breaks
And the ships sweep ont to sea,
When the foe is neared, when the decks are
cleared
And the colors floating free,
When the squadrons meet, whom it's feot to
fleet
And front to front with Spain,
From ship to ship, from lip to lip,
Pass on the quick refrain,
Remember, remember the Mninel"
When the flag shall sign, advance in line;
Train ships on an even keel
When the guns shall fash and the shot shall
crash
And bound on the ringing steel,
When the rafting blasts from the armored
masts
Are hurting their deadliest rain,
Let their voices loud, through the binding
cloud,
Cry ever the fierce refrain,
Remember, remember the Mainel'
Gods Elly and sea in that storm shall be
Fate chaos of smoke and flame,
But across that hell every shot shall tell.
Not gun can miss its aim:
Not blow shall fail on the crumblirg mail.
And the waves that eneulf the slam
Shall sweep tho decks Of the blackenod wrecks
With the laundering, dread refra.n,
"Remember, remember the Matnei"
Robert Burns Wilson in New York Herald.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-05-20
ANSWERING TO ROLL CALL.

[Air. Marching Through Geereia.'l
This one fought with jackson and faced the
fight with Lee,
That one followed sherman as he-salloped to
the sea,
But they re mnrchin ON together Just as
friendly as can be.
And they II answer to the roll call in the morn
ini
Taey'il rarly to the fight
In the STORMY day and night
In bonds that no cruel fate shall sever,
while the storm winds watt on high
Their ringin bGttlecry,
"Our country-our country foreveri'
The brave old tlas above them is ripplin down
its red,
Each crimson stripe the emblem of the blood
by heroes shed.
l. shall wave for them victorious or droop
above them dead,
For they answer TO the roll call in the morn
in!
They'll rally TO the fight
In the stormy day and night
In bonds that no cruel fate shall sever,
While thor far famed battlecry
Shall go ringin TO the sky,
soar country-our country foreyerl
-. l.. Stanton in Chicago Times Herald,
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-05-20
The American Navy, Cuba and
Hawaii

A portfolio in ten parts, sixteen
views in each part. of the finest
half-tone pictures of the American
Navy, Cuba and Hawaii, has just
been issued by Chicago publish
ing house.
The Atchison Topeka & Santa
Fe Railway has made arrange
ments for a special edition for the
benefit of its patrons, and speci-
men copy can be seen at the local
ticket Office. Single parts may be
had at ten cents each. The full set,
one hundred and sixty pictures,
costs but one dollar. Subscrip-
tions for the set may be left with
the agent In view Of the present
excitement regarding Cnba, these
pictures are very timely Call at
the ticket office and see them.