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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-20
Hringing Back NoIunteers.

AdJutant General Corbin received tele-
gram today from CO... Gaillard, command
ing the Sd United States Volunteer Engi-
neers, which regiment was brought from
Cuba on the transport Thomas, saying that
the regiment disembarlSed at Duafslxy Is
land detention camp. South Carolina, yes
terday afternoon, SS6 strong. lie says tfat
the accommodations and food on the
Thomas were good. and that the health of
the men is also good. Twenty-Five con-
valescents were left behind In Cuba.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-20
WILL SOON LEAVE FOR EUROPE.
The British Am mbassadOr Announces
His Early Departure.

Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British ambas-
sador, called at the State Department to-
DAY and announced his intention Of leaving
the United States for Europe on the aeth
instant. He will be accompanied by his
family, ana will attend the disarmament
conference at The Hague. beicg one Of the
accredited representatives of the British
government. THE first secretary OF the EN-
b2ssy. Mr.. Tower, will arrive in the United
States on the same day that Sir Julian
sails. and will act as charge during his alb
Sence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-20
Personal Mention.

Col. w. F. Cody buffalo Bid is stopping
at Chanberlin's Hotel
Secretary Alger left Washington today
for Philadelphia to attend the annual din
ner of the Farmers Club tenight He will
return to Washington tomorrow.
Gen. Miles has returned to this city from
New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-20
WILL NOT BUY KUSAI.
German Negotiations for Caroline
Island Have Been Suspended.

BERLIN, April 20-It Is declared in diplo-
matte circles here that there is no truth
in the statement that Germany has pur-
chased the island Of kusai, of the Caroline
group. 1t is pointed out that the negotia-
slons between Germany and Spain looking
to the latter 5 cession of certain colonies
resulted in deadlock, some months ago,
owing to the fears of the Spanish govern
ment that news of the negotiations would
arouse popular feeling to dangerous
point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-20
Col. John NJ. Bacon to Retire

Col. John NJ. Bacon, Sth Cavalry has
asked to be retired at the end of four
months leave of absence, under tie thirty
year-service clause. and his request has
been granted. His retirement will promote
Lieut.. Col. Adna r. Chaffee to be colonel
of the sth Cavalry. Col. Chafiee is now
brigadier general of volunteers on the staff
of Gen. Brooke. Major Francis Moore will
become lieutenant colonel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-20

The sole measure of value TO an
advertiser is the number of read
crs and probable customers hts an-
nouncement will reach. Judged by
this inGexibie standard. The Even-
ing Star stands prc-emineut. No
other pnper. published anywhere,
Inns so larEe n percentage OF its
circulation among the homes,
families and business circles of
the city where printed. In no
other Washington paper, there
fore, is an advertisement worth
half SO much TO IN advertiser.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-20

vice President Hobart is steadily improv-
ing at his home on Lafayette square. He
sat up much of yesterday and sat I'D a
considerable part of this morning Withour
an unexpected setback his physicians think
that his early recovery is certain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-20
A Soldiers Death From Consum,,,on

Gen Henry. at San Juan de Porto Rico.
has notified the War Department of the
death of Sergeant Charles Z. Brown. Com
psIny A. 18th Infantry. of consumption.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-20
OFF FOR GUAM.
Lieut.. Carmody Leaves for the Island
with battalion of Marines.

Lieut.. Robert E. CaTmody leaves this
evening with a battalion of the Marine
Corps for Guam, one of the Ladrone Is
lands. The lieutenant is the son of Major
Carmody of this city and was one of the
successful candidates in the recent COM
petitive examination, which was held Tor
the appointment of first lieutenants in the
Marine CorDs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-20
'ecretary Porter Improving.

Secretary John Addison Porter is i'm
proving. but his physicians say that he
cannot resume his duties at the White
House for q number of weeks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-20
Representatiye Raird No ne,,.r.

Representative Baird was no better today.
although he managed to take some nour-
ishment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-20
Steamship Arrivals.

AT New York-Friedrich Der Crosse, from
Bremen; Ethiopia, from Glasgow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-20
Gen. Ludlow Says That Force Has
Won Praise From the Community.
CLUBS TAKEN FROM THE MEN
Too Quick to Shoot and Are Poor
Marksmen.
GOOD START HAS BEEN MADE

A report has been received from General
Ludlow, governor of Havana, giving some
information of the organization of the Ha-
vana police force, with especial reference to
a very abusive communication attacking
the police organization and declaring il in
competent. General Ludlow replies to some
of the accusations, but most of the report
is devoted to a description of the force as
organized. He says Captain McCullagh of
New York did extremely We'll in organizing
the force.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23

here when the verdict should be announced
Mrs. Clark, Funk's sister. was with him
for some time after the proceedings in court
this morning.
Attorneys Baker and Wolf called to see
Funk. and he expressed to thcm his deep
and sincere thanks for their efforts in his
behalf. Mr. Baker and Mr.. Wolf conf
IDENTITY expected that. if against Funk, the
verdict would be guilty without capital
punishment" That the verdict would be
qualified seemed to be practically general
opinion among the many attorneys who fol-
lowed the proceedings in court closely
Counsel for the defense We're commended
for the excellent showing made by them in
case that was exceptionally strong
against their client at the outset The
United States attorney and his assistants
were also congratulated upon their victory
Next on the Docket.
The next local trial for murder will he
that of Benjamin II. Smell. who caused the
death of Lizzie Weisenberger. II will occur
early in January. before Justice CIabaush.
in Criminal Court No. 1. United States At
torney Anderson and Assistant United
States Attorney Gould will represent the
government. while Judge Fleming. a rep
resentative In Congress from Georgia, and
Mr. Charles L. Turner of this city will an
pear for Smell The defense win be in
sanity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
BIG COAL ENTERPRISE.
Company Organized at Cheyenne With
$3,OOO,0OO CAPITAL

CHEYENNE, Wyo., December 23-Pre-
lminary steps looking to the establishment
OF a gigantic coal and coke business have
been taken here. Branton R. Wells, senior
member Of the shoe manufacturing firm of
A. d. Wells & Co. of Chicago, has filed in
corporation papers of the Excelsior Rock
Spring Coal Company and the Monarch
Supply Company, with the combined cap
ital of $3,O0o000.
Wealthy residents of Wyoming have as
sociated themselves with Mr.. Wells who
has acquired the title of large and valu-
able tract in Sweetwater county Wyo
There are seven distinct veins of high-grade
coal, and it is the intention to not only
mine coal on a large scale. but also manu-
facture coke by the Hemingway process
A line will be established at the mines
which will be reached by railroad five
miles in length and connecting with the
Union Pacific at Rock Springs. Large
buildings for power plants. company stores
and cottages for the employees are in pro-
cess of erection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
Army Orders.

Capt Edward Lloyd, 18th Infantry, has
been assigned to duty at Plattsburgh bar
racks, n. Y.
Capt E. l.. Munson, assistant surgeon. in
this city has been ordered to Phila
to consult with Maj. G. S. Bingham. quar-
termaster, in regard to hospital tents in
course of construction at the Schuylkill
arsenal.
Capt Frank B. Mccoy, Sd Infantry. has
been ordered to Fort Slocum, N Y. to ac-
company recruits to the Philippines
Capt H. L. Jackson, LIST Infantry, now in
this city, has been assigned to duty at
Governors Island, N. Y
By direction of the President. Capt John
Q. Adams, on his own application, has been
detailed as professor of military science
and tactics at the Culver Military Academy,
Culver. Ind.
Acting Assistant Surgeon George B.
Story, U. S. A, has been relieved from
duty at Fort Candy, Washington, and or
dered to duty at San Francisco
Major Samuel T. Armstrong, surgeon
U. S. v, has been relieved from duty in
Cuba and ordered to Fort Slocum. N. Y.
for assignment to duty with recruits to
leave there in January for the Philippines
Upon arrival at Manila he will be assigned
to duty in the Sth Army Corps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23

4 dispatch from Rome. Italy, yesterday
says: \ terrible disaster took place this
afternoon at Amalt, the popular tourist
resort on the Gulf of Salerno. About .
o'clock an enormous rock, upon which
stood the Capuccni Hotel. slid bodily into
the sea with deafening roar and without
moments warning, carrying with it the
old Capuchin monastery below. the Hotel
Santa Calerina. and several villas.
The population is in a state of terror
fearing fresh casualties. Troops have ar
rived upon the scene and begun rescue
work.
Amalfi is a small, hut lively town of
1000 inhabitants. situated at the entrance
of a deep ravine surrounded by imposing
mountains and rocks of the most pictur-
esque forms. The Capuchin monastery was
founded in 1912 by Cardinal Pietro Capu-
ano, for the Cistercians, but came into pos
session of the Capuchins in 1888. The
building, which stood in the hollow of the
great rock that rose abruptly from the
sea to a height of 230 feet contained fine
cloisters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
POOLING BILL PRoBSBIE
An Anti-scaIping Measure Also to Be
Pushed.


An effort will DE made soon after Con-
gress reconvenes to secure favorable action
upon bills to enable railways to pool and to
prevent ticket scalping. 1t is said that the
railways feel reasonably confident that a
pooilng bill can be passed at this session.
and 1t Is claimed that there has been a de-
cided change of sentiment in Congress IA
Verable to such measure
'Phe discriminating railway rates which
nave been secured by some of the trusts. in
their own favor, have awakened public sen-
tfment to this subject, 1t is said, and are sn
argument in favor of enabling the RAILWAYS
to establish regular and uniform rates
which should operate to the advantage of
all shippers.
The anti-scalping bill is likely to prove
harder to pass. There Is a strong sent1-
ment against such a measure originating
with commercial travellers and others. and
a vigorous fight will be made against such
Dill Bills to permit pooling and to pre-
vent ticket scalping have already been in
troduced in Congress and Immediately after
the holidays those who are pushing tIem
Will seek action in committee
In this connection 1t is said that .be as
sociation of -four millers of the country
Will come to Congress at this session 10
seek relief from alleged discrimination fn
rates made by some of the RAILWAYS If is
said that there is likely to be a lively fight
between the flour milling corporations and
tne railway corporations. 1t is not made
plaln thus far where the public is to benefit
as the friction seems to be mainly hatwaan
the corporations, and there is no nron,isa
lhat the consumers will profit, whichever
way the fight comes out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
hAQt1S ARE AGGRESSIyE
1heS Harass Mexican Regular. While
Retiring to Potam

Al STlN, Tex, December ga dispatch
rrom ortiz, state of Sonora, Mexico. saws
that Gen. Torres force of troops has re-
tired to Potam to await the arrival of the
-oth Infantry Regiment and other rein
forcements. The large force of Yauuis who
resisted the advance of the government
troops so strongly and successfully fol-
lowed the retiring command all the wav
10 Potam and picked off a number of men
The faquis have again Withdrawn TO he
mountains, and the only fighting that las
taken place during the last few days has
been between marauding bands Of Indians
and scouting parties Of government soldiers
The telegraph wires have again been cut
and official dispatches which have reached
Ortiz from the war department from Gen
Torres have 10 be forwarded to Potam hy
mounted courier
Nothing has Vet been heard from the
gith Infantry. but military men who are
acquainted with the makeup of the reei-
ment and its fighting qualities scout the
idea that it has been attacked and van
pushed by the Yaquis. Ii is claimed that
the regiment has hardly had time TO reach
Gen. Torres rendezvous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
PersOnal Mention

Lieutenant William B. Yoder of tho Cbo,
tenham Military Academy at Oeontz pa
son of Major Charles T. Yoder of tbis ctt,,
Is at home on leave of absence d,rin, 49,
holidays.
Harry A. Auer of Cleveland Ohio is1,s,+
ing his parents at 315 S street. Eckington
and will remain during the HOLIDAYS.
Mr.. Clarence A. Brandenburg assistant
attorney for the District of Columbia will
leave the city tomorrow for North Carolina
where he expects to spend the HOLIDAYS
Mr.. A Leftwfch Sinclair, assistant to the
attorney Tor the District of Columbia will
leave the city tomorrow for NorfoIk Va
and Will be accompanied by his wife. They
will spend the holidays at the home of Mrs
Sinclair's father, Rev. H. E. johnson. d d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
FOUGHT TO A DRAW.
Stenzlcr and DunkhOrst Have
Twcnty-ROUnd Bout.

HOT SPRINGS, Ark, December 23.-
Jack Stenzler of st. Louis and Ed. Dunk
horst of Syracuse, n. Y, fought a twenty
round draw last night in the arena of the
Hot Springs Athletic Association. Dunk
horst had the advantage of forty pounds
and showed himself very clever and active
for his weight. Stenzler was clever, but
entirely too light for his opponent, although
the latter seemed unable to knock him
out. Stenzler was severely punished. He
delivered in the sixth round. however, a
vicious jab on Dunkhorsts chin which stag
gered him. Both being on their feet at the
end of the twenty rounds, the bout was de-
cided a draw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23

End of Trial at Pittsburg With CITY
as PInintiff.

PITTSBURG, Pa, December 23.-The de-
cision in the case of the city of Pittsburg
against State Senator VIM. Finn and 9TH
ers for 100000 damages was handed down
at the opening Of court TO-DAY by Judge
White. The defendants were acquitted
The suit was in trespass and was based on
the allegation that eX-Assistant City At
torney w. H. House had lent city money
to Senator Finn.
In his decision the judge found that the
city had no claim against Senator Finn
and his firm. There was no corrupt bar
gain made. 1t was not shown that House
loaned city money, and if he did so loan it
Finn was ignorant of the ownership. All
sums borrowed were repaid. with interest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
Recipient of Gifts From III. NJ. Hanna
and Others.

CLEVELAND, Ohio. December 9Th. NJ
Hanna of this city has given $4,000 to
found the chair of medical Jurisprudence
in the medical college of the Western Re-
serve University. Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Mather have given $4,000 to the university
for immediate use in the purchase of books
for its library.
Prof. f. b. Williams, late of the faculty
of the Harvard Law School, has been
chosen a professor of the law school of the
Western Reserve University
1t is understood that Prof. F. NJ. Warren
of the romance department of Western Re-
serve will decline the invitation from Presi
dent Harper to become the head of -be
same department in Chicago University.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
But Few Callers on the President
Today.
TALK ON REINBUROING The STATES
Requests for Promotion of Men in
the Philippines,
I L RKEYS TO EMPLOYEES

Among the small number of visitors az
the White House today were Representa-
uycs Richardson. Sims and Brownlow OF
Tennessee. They saw the President in the
interest of Henry McCorry and Frank
Slackmore. two young men from Tennes-
sec, who are serving privates in the
regular army in the Philippines They were
members Of the Tennessee regiment which
served in the Philippines and re-enlisted
when the regiment left there to come home
1t is desired to have them promoted to lieu
tenants. 1t is probable that the request
will he complied with. While talking on
the subject Of the army the President COM
mented on the health of the soldiers in the
Philippines. saying that it was better Than
ever known under similar conditions
To Reimburse the states.
The President talked with Representative
Wilson and GOV. Stunenberg Of Idaho.
Gov. Stunenberg came on here to attend
the meeting of the centennial committee.
Representative Hull. chairman Of the mil
itary affairs committee Of the House. WAS
present during part of the conference with
the President. Gov. Stunenberg brought
up the question of reimbursing states for
certain expenditures resulting from the war
with Spain. Idaho, along with other states.
wants reimbursement for expenses incurred
in returning soldiers to their homes from
the state rendezvous. These cases Of
national guardsmen who were sent To the
state camp and who were rejected for
various causes. the state incurrinE the eN-
pense 1t is understood that some ACTION
will be taken.
4 Promotion Asked For.
Representative Van Horn OF Missou-
ri talked with the President In behalf uf
Major Charles Morton of the 4th Cavalry.
Major Morton is in the Philippines and Mr.
Van Horn and others are making an cf-
fort to have him promoted 10 colonel Mr..
Van Horn considers that the mcritorious
record OF Major Morton entities him 10
promotion. The President said he would
consider the matter.
Some Other Callers.
Senators Frye and Wetmore paid their
respects and offered best wishes for the
season.
Senator and Mrs. Thurston and the sena-
tors also called.
Secretaries Hay and Long were with the
President on departmental affairs.
Distribution of Turkeys.
The annual distribution Of Christmas tur-
keys to married attaches of the White
House was made this morning by direction
Of the President. President Mckinley has
done this on the eve of every Christmas
The single men received appropriate pres
ents of other kinds.
The majority Of clerks in the White
House were allowed the half holiday eN-
tended to employees of other branches Of the .
government service, and went home at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
SECRETARY GAGE IN NEW YORK
He Has a Conference With Sexer,,
Prominent Einanciers

NEW YORK, December 23.-Secretarv of
the Treasury Lyman j. Gage, who is in this
city today, held conference at the SUBJ
treasury with James stillman, president of
the National City Bank; ]. Pierpont Nor
gan and Assistant Treasurer Jordan Mr.
Morgan, who remained but a short time
refused TO say what had taken place at
the conference, or what matters had been
discussed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
BASE BALL TEAM GOING TO CUBA.
Ii Will Be Made Up OF Various League
Professionals

NEW ORLEANS. La, December 23-
cuba IS TO be invaded by a base ball team
from this country. An aggregation to be
known as the AHAmericSr Base Ball Club
Will leave this city for Havana soon for a
stay of two months With the exception of
one person, Beecher, 4 local man. who is
slated TO play short stop. the club will he
made up of talent from the national and
minor leagues.
Two of the Cincinnati Reds are booked ON
the expedition-Beckiey and SteinfeIdt. The
others are Childs of Philadelphia, McAlIis-
ter of Cleveland. Dan Phelan Jimmy be
laney and Nance of New Orleans and
Johnny Gonding, who caught for the Read
ing. Pa. club last year.
The All-AmeriCGns will be under the
direction of Abner Powell, manager of the
lCcSaI Southern League club
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23

Inc war Department is going to send
iour or hVe hundred soldiers to Alaska early
IN the spring. They are intended for SER
wee IN the Cape Nome district. 1t is esti-
mated that there viii be a large influx of
. oftone hunters on account of the attrac-
sardlng the prospects there The duty of
the troops will be to preserve order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
The 3Tth nt Manila


As a result Of a recent examination az
the Washington barracks. the following
named enlisted men will be commissioned
second he1tenants in the regular army ard
assigned to the infantry arm of the ser
vice: Alden Trotter. Arthur w. Brown. Wm
l.. Karnes, Abraham U. Loeb, Charles j.
Nelson, VIM. B. Baker, Ashton H. Potter
c. K. I.aMotte. Frank A. Awl. James n
Loud, Edmund S. Sayer. jr., ]. ID. Han
and Robert G. Rutherford. jr
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distribution of Turkeys.
PURSUING THE INSURGENTS.
COIOneIs Hare and Howe still Keep
ing at Their Task.

A cablegram from Gen. Otis was received
at the War Department today giving the
first news fer some time of the dctach-
ments under Coils. Hare and Howe, who
are pursuing Aguinaldo. Gen. OILS advices
indicate that they are close up on the in
surgent leader. and also state thar four Of
the American prisoners have been rrtaken
though Capt. Gilmore is still in the hands
Of the enemy. Gen. OTIS dispatch follows:
MANILA, December ~
Gen. Young reports. under date of the
2lst instant, from Nigan, that Coils Hare
and Howe We're heard from December IL
still in pursuit through the mountains OF
the insurgent column having our prison.
'ers, Of whom four were captured Capt
Gilmore remaining prisoner. Tie insurgents
are one day in advance and the pursuit is
continued. These pursuing troops have en-
countered great hardships, but viii prob
ably strike Apart.
Two hundred and one Spanish prisoners
from Aparri were received this morning,
two hundred more in that section mostly
friars, are awaiting transportation 10 Ma
Mia. Entire 10Th Infantry leaves for
Aparri tomorrow for stations from that
point as far south as Bayonbong.
''Batcheldor's battalion of the 18th is now
on the lower Rio Grande, In good condition
to return to San Jose country.
The 4ith Infantry is being sent to
Hughes at Iloilo, who reports Panay, Ne
gros and the adjacent islands quiet.
The arriving troops and supplies are
being unloaded through service of the Ma
Mia and Dagupan railway, two trains
daily. All ports in northern Luzon will
be open January l. OTIS"
Brooklyn Beat the New Orleans.
Interest in the speed contest between the
New Orleans and the Brooklyn on the voy-
age out to Manila has not yet subsided
among the naval officers. A calculation
made al the navigation bureau today shows
that deducting the stops made along the
route to take in coal, and at the entrance
of the Suez canal. the actual steamng time
Of the two vessels was forty-eight days for
the New Orleans and only forty-six for the
Brooklyn. In other words. the BROOKLYN
covered the course to Manila in two DAYS
less steaming time than the New Orleans
The 4sth at Manila.
Gen. Otis has informed the War Depart-
ment that the transport Thomas arrived at
Manila last evening, and had no casualties
the trip. The Thomas left New York
November 1, and carried the 47th Volunteer
Infantry. organized at Camp Meade Pa
and commanded by Col. Walter Howe. IL
took the steamer forty-nine days to make
the trip