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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
MIDsHIPMEN HERE.
Twenty Members Of First Glass at
Naval Academy.

SpcclnA DiSpAtcH u Ine Evening star.
ANNAPOLIS. Nd, December ia de.
tachment of twenty members of the first
class at the Naval Academy Ii In Washing
ton visiting the gun shops in the navy yard
today. The visit was made In connection
with the practical course in ordnance
taught at the academy.
An order has just been issued by Cant.
Willard H. Brownson. superintendent of
the Naval Academy. extending unusual
privileges to midshipmen not under restric
ton on Christmas and New Year. In addi-
ton to the customary permission to visit
friends In Annapolis. promenade concerts
will be held In the new armory December
%, 20 and 80. Christmas eve a hop will he
given by the midshipmen and officers. which
will be largely attended by visitors from
Baltimore and Washington.
The fencing season at the academy open-
ed this afternoon. when a meet was held
between the mddshipmen's team and the
Baltimore fencers Meetings have also
been arranged with teams representing
Yale, the Turnverein of New York and the
Philadelphia Fencers' Club.
A large reception was held at the execu
tive mansion yesterday afternoon by Gov.
Smiths daughter, Mrs. Arthur Foster. in
honor of members of the first class of the
Naval Academy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
ADVICES RECEIVEDHERE
Will Be Taken Down on the Prairie
General Elliott Likely to Go
Along.

After conferences between Secretary
Needy. Rear Admiral Taylor. chief OF the
bureau OF navigation, and Brigadier Gen.
George Elliott. commandant OF the Marine
Corps. 1t has been decided that II present
conditions on the Isthmus Of Panama con-
tinue Gen. Elliott shall sail for Colon on
the Dixie from Philadelphia when that
vessel goes south with the new battalion
OF marines which has been ordered as
sembled at Philadelphia for dispatch to the
isthmus The Dixie Is now on her way
north for that purpose. Gen. Elliott has
been anxious foe some time to be given a
field command. and 1t is the present in
tention of the officials to grant his request.
1t is said at the Navy Department that
in view of the growing complications over
the Panama situation It is inadvisable
longer to announce the plans of the depart
ment with the freedom shown during the
last few weeks, apd for that reason cable
grams just received from Rear Admiral
Coghlan were not made public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
Regarded as Settled.

The Alexandretta affair is believed to be
practically settled with satisfaction to all
parties, though there Is still possibility
that a few days will be required to arrange
the details of the settlement. The Navy
Department has just had word that the
L. S. s. San Francisco sailed yesterday
from Beirut for Alexandria,, carrying as
passenger United States Consul Davis.
The consuFs return in state is explained by
the fact that the sublime porte, after fur
Their investigation has accepted the Ameri-
can view of the unpleasant incident at
Alexandretta aud has signified an inten-
ton of making amends. So Consul Davis
goes to Alexandretta to be received with
honor by the local authorities, who will
make proper explanations of the incident.
AS the Turkish government has already sig
nified its willingness to have the natural
lied American Attarian, the cause OF the
incident. carry out his plans OF leaving
Syria, there is no doubt that the Alexan-
drette affair may be regarded as closed
incident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
TO RECOGNIZE PANAMA.
Decision Of the Government {
Peril

When Mr. Bunau-Varilla, the minister
from Panama, called at the State Depart
ment today he was informed by Acting
Secretary of State Loomis of the receipt
of cablegram from our minister at Lima
saying that Peru had decided to recognize
the new republic of Panama.
The fact of Peru's recognition of Panama
was first communicated to the State De-
partment by DR.. Calderon. the Peruvian
minister. who called upon Acting Secre-
tary Loomis at the State Department this
morning for that purpose. A little later
came a cablegram from Mr.. Neill, the
United States charge and secretary OF lega-
ton at Lima, stating that the Peruvian
government had appointed consul to Pan
anna thereby recognizing the new republic.
as his credentials were addressed to 1t.
These recognitions of the republic of Pan
anna by the South and Central American
republics, most of whom have held back
until within the last few days, may have
a considerable influence upon the attitude
Of Colombia, revealing as they do the feel
ing of her sister republics toward PROPOSE
tons to unite against Panama, as preached
by the Paris Colombian. committee yester-
day.
Gen. Reyes and DR.. Herran. with their
counsel, are still busy with the statement
they are preparing to submit to the State
Department protesting against further IN
reference with Colombia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
Back From the Isthmus
CABLES FROM BEAUPRE.
Correspondence Regarding Panama
-. Sent to Congress.

a Sent to Congress.
The President today transmitted to Con-
gress copies of correspondence relating to
the recent Panama revolution, with papers
concerning the convention between the
United States and Colombia, for the con-
struction of an interoceanic canal at Pan
anna This is in addition to the correspon-
dence already contained in House docu-
ment. The correspondence covers a period
from March 49, 1903, to November IS, 1908,
and it includes that which passed between
the State Department and Minister Beaupre.
Under date of March 30, Minister Beaupre,
writing from Bogota, said. referring to the
ton:
Without question. public opinion Is
strongly against the ratification, but of
course public opinion in Colombia is not
necessarily potent factor in controlling
legislation
Minister Beaupre stated that it was
thought the government would be able to
control the election and that the members
ministrations view on the canal question.
but serious disappointment to the govern
mental party was experienced in the re-
suit of some of the election returns
A cable dated November T. received No.
vember 10. requests permission for the
Colombian government to land troops at
Panama and Colon to fight there and on the
line of the railway. 1t also asks whether
the United States would take action to
maintain Colombian severe gnty on the 18TH
mus in accordance with article IS of the
treaty of 1S46. In case the Colombian gov
eminent is entirely unable to suppress the
secession movement there.
Beaupre to Hay. September 10: Fierce
attack today in the senate upon the ap-
p0intment of Obaldia as governor Of PAN
anna. The appointment is regarded as be-
ing the forerunner of separation. OF sew
eral senators who spoke. only the son of
the president defended the action of the
government resolution passed by al
most unanimous vote. which is equivalent
to vote of censure against the. government"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
CABMAN DROWNED.
Coupe Fell on Him and Kept Him Un.
der Water.

Michael Mccormick. a cabman of this
city, was drowned In the Eastern branch,
not far from the Pan Electric House at
Bladensburg last night. He was under the
influence Of liquor and drove Off the bank
into the branch. The water there Is only
two feet deep. but the cab fell over on
him and pressed him. face down, in the
stream. He was found early this morning.
A jury was summoned and an inquest will
be held this afternoon. No papers were
found on him that indicated who he was.
His Identification was established by a
Star reporter. who found that he was
Michael Mccormick. twenty-eight years old,
and that he lived with his father. Patrick
Mccormick. at 437 N street northwest The
father was first told of his sons death by
the reporter. He said that his son had
been drinking during the day yesterday,
and that in the afternoon he took out the
horse attached to the coupe, saying that he
had a job by which he could make few
dollars. That was the last the father saw
or heard of his SON until shortly after 10
o'clock this morning, when he was told of
his death.
Young Mccormick was unmarried. His
mother died about month ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
LINCoLN,s ADDRESS.
Memorial 70 Bs Erected on Gettysburg
Field

Secretary Root has entered into a con-
tract with the Van Andring Company for
the erection in the national cemetery al
Gettysburg Of a memorial of the address
delivered by President Lincoln on Novem-
Der 10, 1868. on the occasion of the dedica-
ton Of that national cemetery. In Febru-
airy. 1896, Congress passed an act appro-
prtating 5000 for a suitable bronze tablet
containing the address referred to and
specified the portion of the address to be
Inscribed, beginning with the words:
-Four score and seven years ago our
fathers brought forth on this continent a
new nation. conceived in liberty and dedi-
Gated to the proposition that all men are
created equal"
And closing with the immortal declara-
ton: That we here resolve that these
dead shall not have died in vain; that this
nation, under God. shall have a new birth
OF freedom, and that government of the
people. by the people and for the people
shall not perish from the earth"
The plans approved by Secretary Root
call for a granite exedra twenty-five feet
long, containing granite pillar eight feet
high, surmounted by bronze bust of the
martyred President. On one side of the
pedestal is a bronze tablet containing the
address and on the other side a bronze tab
let containing the legend of the memorial.
The site selected Is as near the spot where
the address was delivered as Is possible I'M
der existing conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
DUAL SETTLEMENT.
Disposition Of Question Of Their Lands
Also Disposes Of Friars. -

ROME, December 19.-The settlement of
the friars' lands question in the Philippines
also practically settles. 1t is considered here.
the question OF the friars themselves.
The Franciscahs. 1T is believed, will aban-
don the islands altogether, since they have
no money to purchase lands and have no
other means of support.
A few Of the Recollects will remain. as
they have still some property there.
Ths Dominicanb will be looked after by
their university. and the Augustinians Will
which Is now used by the Americans as q
barracks. and VITA clairn1an indemnity from
the government! The Augustinians VIII
use the building IS school.
1t is believed that the number of friars
remaining In the Philippines. with the con-
sent of the new American bishops, will not
exceed $50. but NO more will be sent to the
the old regime Spain paid for the TRANSPORT
tation Of friars to the Philippines
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
Patriotic Drama by Ideal Company.

Thursday. December IL. 1903. an enter
tainment and hop was given by Washing
ton Camp, No. 6. p. o. 8. of A. at North
east Temple. for the benefit OF It's renef
fund. The Ideal Dramatic Company pre-
scented Geo. NJ. Bakers three-act patriotic
drama. 1.-THE Home Guard. The rendition
was pronounced to be perfect success, and
a great hit was scored. the performance
frequently being interrupted by applause.
Dancing began at 1880 pm. and continued
until midnight.
The cast for the drama was as follows:
Robert Trueworth, Mr.. VIM. T. Raley: VIII
der Rowell, Mr.. Chas. Williams: Hosea
jerks. Gen. U. 8. Grant. Mr.. Al. II. Ldth-
gov; Hiram jerks. Lieut.. Col. Boxer. Mr..
II. H. Clarke: Thomas Jefferson Crimp. Mr..
]. 8. Wagner; Gayle Clifford. Miss Emma
Ford: Mrs. Trueworth, Mrs. Florence
Adams; Matte. Miss Bertha Mcfarland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

THE "ANNIE OAKLEY ARTICLE.
No Reference Intended Therein to Mrs.
Annie Butler of Nutlv. N. T.

Annie Butler Of Nutly, N. J.
In the issue of The Evening Star of Au-
gust II. 1903. there appeared an article in
the news columns relating to Annie Oak
ley. daughter-in-lawo Of Buffalo Bill. and the
most famous rifle shot in the world" This
article gave in detail certain very unfortu-
nate and discreditable circumstances con-
corning the Annie Oakley Of the article.
who then resided In Chicago, where these
circumstances occurred.
at one time Mrs. Annie Butler, now of
Nutly, N. j., where sheswa living last Au-
gust, gave exhibitions In the troupe of Buff
falo Bill as CHAMPIONSHIP with the shot
gun at glass balls and artificial targets
Her professional name was annie Oakley"
She was not the daughter-in-law of Buffalo
Bill, nor was she famous as a rifle shot
NO one acquainted with her could have read
the article In question as a whole and have
associated Mrs. Butler with the ANNE
Oakley Of the article; for 1t continued as
follows: THE prisoners husband, Samuel
Cody died in England, Their son, WHEN is
now with Colonel Cody at the Iatter's ranch
on the North Platte The mother left Buff
fa!o BIZ two years ago and has since been
drifting around the country with stray
shows" None OF these things was true OF
Mrs. Annie Butler. But certain features of
the article. when entirely isolated from the
context. might haye been read as referring
to Mrs. Butler. and sbe .conceives that she
has been thereby injured -1%I
The Evening Star nssw takes occasion to
say (what,it has been anxious to say ever
since Mrs. Buffers. representative first
called Its attention to her complaint) that
Mrs Annie Butler Of Nutly. N J., was not
referred to- In the article in question; that
the article was not true with respect to her:
that. SO far as The Star is informed, she is
lady off unimpeached and unimpeachable
character. and that The Star knows of
nothing to her discredit In any way.
= The Star expresses its sincere regret If
through any assumption of similar names
there appeared to be in Its publication even
the slightest shadow of a suggestion that
Mrs Butler was referred to in the article.
ana that she should have been in any way
disturbed and annoyed thereby. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
DAVIS RETURNS TO HIS POST.
Left Beirut for Alexandretta on q. 8
Cruiser San Francisco,

CONSTANTINOPLE,D December 19-Rear
Admiral Cotton left Beirut yesterday on
board the United States cruiser San Fran
cisco taking Consul Davis to Alexandretta-
which place Mr.. Davis left, as announced
from here December 8. because he had been
insulted and assaulted by the local police
while accompanying on board a departing
steamer a naturalized American named At
tartan. who had been liberated from prison
through the Intervention OF the consul.
United States Minister Leishman has in
formally discussed the Alexandretta Incl
dent with Tewik Pasha, the foreign min
lister, but he has not yet presented formal
demand for reparation. The officials show
a desire to arrive at settlement of the
affair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
PUT IN HOTEL SAFE.
Treaty Taken From the Box in Which
It Came From Panama. 'a

The steel box containing the Panama
treaty was opened by Minister Bunau-Var3'
Ia in his room at the New Willard today at
noon and the treaty was transferred to the
safe Of the hotel, where it will be kept I'M
til the minister presents it to Secretary
Hay. The copy will eventually be sent back
to Panama and will be preserved in the ar
chives of the new republic.
The treaty was returned to this country
in steel safe, such as is commonly used by
express companies to transport valuables.
The safe was accompanied by two small
tin boxes, each of which contained a Key to
the larger receptacle. Both the safe and the
smaller boxes were entwined with red and
blue ribbon and sealed with red seals. The
Panama minister, Mr.. c.. c. Arosomena,
secretary of the Panama legation, and Prof.
Gore of Columbian University, were the
only persons present at the opening of the
safe. except a delegation of newspaper men.
The safe was placed on a table in the
center of the room and shortly after noon
Minister Bunau-Varilla cut the ribbons
around one Of the smaller boxes and open
ing it with key from his pocket. took
therefrom a key to the safe. Inside the
safe the treaty, wrapped in the American
and Panama flags, was found, 1mbedded In
raw cotton. The safe containing the treaty
was addressed, His Excellency Philippe
Bunau-Varilla. Envoy Extraordinary ana
Minister Plenipotentiary OF the Republic or
Panama" 1t contained. in addition to the
original copy Of the treaty. copy OF the
decree Of the Panama junta.
- The decree states. among other things,
that with the conclusion Of the treaty Is
realized the highest aspirations of the peo-
Die of the isthmus who see now the opening
Of the canal and its service In favor OF the
commerce of all nations. The decree Is
signed by J. A. Arrange. Tomas Arias.
Manuel EspinoZa, B. Eusebio, A. Morales,
minister of government: F. V. de la Es-
pirella. minister of foreign affairs: Carlos
A. Mendoza, minister Of justice; Manual 70.
Amador, minister of finance; Nicanor de
Obanio minister of war and navy, lid
Francisco Antonio Facio. sub-secretary OF
the minister of public instruction.
Back From the Isthmus.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. December 19.-The
naval collier Hannibal which has reached
the navy yard here, Is fresh from serving
as a blockading warship at Porto Bello.
She was sent there to prevent the landing
of Colombian troops, and had a one
FOUNDER and twenty-five marines along No
troops or filibustering craft appeared. how
ever, Captain Easton says. The ship en-
countered fifty-mile gale south OF Hat
teras, and the men could not sleep in their
hunks The entire crew was tired out
when the ship arrived.
LIMA, Peru, December 19.-By a decree
dated December IS the Peruvian govern
ment has recognized the republic of Pan
anna
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
THREE PROPOSED STATUES.
Meeting of Commissions in Secretary
Roots Office.

The commissions charged with the
engagements for the construction Of statues
u Generals Mcclellan. Pulaski and Steuben
and their erection on public ground in this
city met at the Office of the Secretary of
War this afternoon. The Mcclellan COM
mission is composed of Secretary Roof. Sem
ator Wetmore and General Ruggles of the
Society OF the Army of the Potomac
The Steuben commission is composed Of
Secretary Root, Senator Wetmore and Rep
-esentative McCleary These gentlemen
and Mr.. T. NJ. Hellnski. high secretary of
the Polish National Alliance constitute the
Pulaski commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
BURNS PROVE FATAL.
Victim Was to Have Been Married
Christmas Day.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
HAGERSTOWN, Md, December 10
William Neidigh, the Philadelphia and
Reading railroad brakeman who was ter
ribly scalded and burned as a result of the
crown sheet of an engine blowing out We'd
nesday night, died in the hospital here at
noon today. He was aged twenty-seven
years His home was at Center Hill, Pa.
n sad feature in connection with Brake
man Neidgh's death was the fact that he
was TO have been married on Christmas
day to Miss Susannah Corl of Harrisburg
She was with him when he died.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
THE PRESIDENT APPRECIATIvE.
Personally Writes to Mr.. Loomis Re-
garding His Recent Speech.

In addition to complimenting Assistant
Secretary Loomis publicly in the office OF
he White House before number of callers
upon his Quill Club speech devoted to the
Panama question. President Roosevelt has
written him personal letter recording his
appreciation of the energetic, tactful and
comprehensive treatment of difficult sub
jet by the acting secretary. Letters are
coming to Mr.. LOOMS from all parts of
the country congratulating him upon his
speech
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
Fired Shot at George Winston.

During disturbance IN pool room at 418
L street northwest this afternoon Joseph
Pierre, colored, thirty-nine years old. the
proprietor. fred q shot from a revolver at
George Winston. colored. Fortunately
Winston was not struck Policeman Ship
ley arrested Pierre and escorted him to the
second precinct police station. where he was
locked up until security can be furnished
for his release.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
COLORADO STRIKE OVER.
Troops Are to Be Withdrawn and
Mines Are Reopened.

DENVER, Col. December 19-Troops are
to be Withdrawn gradually from the Cripple
Greek and Telleride mining districts. THIS
has been decided as a result of a confer
ence between Governor Peabody and Adju-
tant General Sherman NJ. Bell.
Within thirty days" said General Bell,
the troops will all be withdrawn from the
field. The strike Is practically over.
There are 1920 miners working in Grip
pie Creek, and the Telluride mines, one
after another. are being reopened''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
Anticipating Pay Day.

An announcement has been made by Dis
bursting Clerk Merchant of the Post Office
Department that partial payment of sal
aries will be made to those clerks desiring
1t December %. This will enable the i'm
pecunious bachelors to provide the gifts so
much In demand at this season, and will In
spire praises from them for the thoughtful
Mr.. Merchant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
Andrew Carnegie Gets SIS, 600.

LONDON, December 19.-The English will
of Mrs. Mary E. Schenley. the benefactress
Of Pittsburg. Pa. who died here IN Novem-
Der. was filed today. 1t leaves all the
property to her children. The stocks.
bonds and real property are to be converted
into cash. The value of the estate ID
81 800 0O0 Andrew Carnegie and other ex-
ecutors OF the will are given 5000 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
Rev. Robert johnson Passes Away.

Rev. Robert Johnson. pastor Of Metro
politan Baptist Church. died last evening
about 1915 o'clock at his home, 2015 YER
mont avenue. Funeral services Will be held
at o'clock Monday afternoon. The re-
mains will lie in state at the church from
early Monday morning until Tuesday noon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
MOVEMENTS OF co1oMB1ANs.
Reort Received From Rear Admiral
Glass.

The Navy Department has received a
cablegram from Rear Admiral Glass at
Panama to the effect that according to a
report which has just reached him from q
steamer. the small force of Colombian
troops which had been discovered at the
mouth of the Atrate river had sailed to
the northward in Colombian gunboat.
Admiral Glass has not been able to verify
the report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
FIREBUG ESCAPED LYNcHINa.
Set Fire to Barn and Ruined Valuable
Racer In Virginia.

SUFFOLK, Va. December 19-To save
Charles Bynum. an alleged firebug, from
the hands of a ciamoring crowd, Justice
Morris. near Driver, Va. held q hurry
court at o'clock this morning and COM
mttted him to prison. Bynum was safely
spirited away to jail
About 10 o'clock last night, after being
locked out Of his tenement on j. L Bonds
farm. Bynum fired Bonds stables and barn.
Six horses and mules were badly injured
including his most valuable racer. The
building cotton. corn. carriages and imple-
meuts are astotal loss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
Reward Of $500 Tor pynamiters.

DENVER. Col. December Ex-Governor
Peabody has offered a reward of $500 for
the arrest and conviction Of the dynamiters
who wrecked five miners homes at New
castle on December IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets
LOCAL FINANCIAL.

There Is some gossip, but of a rather in
definite character, in regard to considera-
ton being given to a project of starting a
new trust company in this city. Beyond the
fact such a thing is being considered, moth
ing is known about It, either az to its pro-
posed scope or the men who are likely to
be active In its management.
1t may not materialize at all. but at the
same time those to whom the rumor has
come are much interested to know
whether such a scheme is to be carried out,
and what will be its general character.