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Ran or With Diamond Ring.

James Johnson, eolored, who says he Is
from Appomattox. Va. was arrested this
afternoon and charged with having stolen
diamond ring from the store of w. 8. Tap
pan. COZ 9th street northwest. It is alleged
that he entered the store. asked to be
shown some rings, and that he ran from the
store with the diamond. Policeman Strain
arrested him at 9th and F streets and lock-
ed him up. A charge Of grand larceny was
preferred against him. and he will be given
a hearing In the Police Court tomorrow.
When the man started to run Mr. Tappan
opened his door and called Justify for the
police. Officer Strain, who stood at the cor
ner of F street, and Peter Myer a switch
man, heard the call at the same time and
in moment had the colored man In GUS
tody. As he placed him under arrest Police
man Strain put his hand into the mans
pocket and found the ring alleged to be
stolen. which was valued at $50. The pris-
oner was taken to the first precinct station,
where he gave his name as James Johnson
and his home at Appomattox. Va. He
stated that he had just arrived IN the city
a short time before he entered the store.
He was taken to police headquarters later
to have his photograph taken for the rogues'
gallery, but he made an attempt to get
away. and was knocked down by police
man. The photographic was therefore de-
lnyed, and johnson was sent to the hospital
to be treated for his injuries.
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BY THE GRAND JURY
AGAINST JAMES A.
AND PHILIP sTRoTHER.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CULPEPER. Va, January M.-The grand
jury returned a true bill about 8 o'clock
this afternoon against James A. and Philip
j. Strother, for felony for shooting and kill
ing w. F. Bywaters.
The witnesses in the Bywaters-Strother
case were examined this afternoon by the
grand jury. That body has been In session
since IL o'clock this forenoon.
There are not a great many witnesses
present, 1t each individual was put
through searching inquiry by the mem
beers of what is claimed to be one Of the
best grand juries ever assembled in Vir-
ginia. The witnesses were questioned
as to every phase of the killing of BY
waters, and also as to circumstances prior
to the tragedy.
Mrs Bywaters Is reported to be seriously
Ill at her home here, and was unable to APP
pear as witness. hut the Indictment was
found without her presence. Her condition
is regarded as grave.
There is no undue excitement here, nor
are there any crowds assembled about the
streets. Culpeper wears a Sunday aspect,
but all anxiously awaited the findings OF
the representative men who comprise the
grand jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-24
STEVENS TO BE HEAD
MADE AT THE
WAR DEPARTMENT.

Announcement was made at the War
Department to day that the offices of chair
man and chief engineer of the isthmian
canal commission would be combined, and
that Mr.. Stevens, the present chief en-
gineer, would be given the appointment,
the understanding being that he will MAIN
tain residence on the isthmus.
The resignation of chairman Shonts. it
also was stated, will be accompanied by
his resignation as president OF the Panama
Railroad Company, to take effect upon
the same date that he will sever his con-
nection with the itshmian canal commits
sion.
Secretary Taft today announced his pur-
pose of filling the four vacancies existing
on the isthmian canal commission by the
appointment. of some of the bureau chiefs
in the employ Of the commission now at
work on the isthmus.
Mr.. Shonts' resignation as president of
the Panama Railroad Company will be
submitted to the directors of that COM
pany at the annual meeting. which is to
take place in New York in April.
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MISS MARY A. coYLE DEAD.
Passing Away Of One Of City's Oldest
Inhabitants.

Funeral services over the remains Of Miss
Mary A. Coyle. who died yesterday at st.
GATHERINGS Home, LIST street and North
Carolina avenue southeast. will be held in
the chapel of the institution tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock. The interment will
be in Mount Olivet cemetery.
By the death of Miss Coyle, it Is stated,
there has passed away one of the best
known Of the oldest inhabitants Of Wash
ington. She was born eighty-six years ago
in an old-time house which long stood as
a landmark at the corner of Pennsylvania
avenue and 18th street, now the site Of the
city post Office, and her entire life was
spent in this city. Her father, Francis
Coyle, was from Warm Springs Va Her
mother was Miss Matilda Spalding of
Charles county. Nd, descendant Of the
Spaldings who came over with Lord Baiti-
more and were prominent in the early his
tory of southern Maryland.
Although she had passed the allotted
span of three score years and ten, Miss
Coyle retained all her faculties to tho last,
and never lost that vivacity Of manner ana
cheerfulness Of disposition whicl endeared
her to large circle Of friends. who sin
cerely mourn her departure. Her sister,
Mrs Buckner Bayliss, died in 1895, and her
brother, John F. Coyle. died-<wo years ago.
Two nieces, Mrs. John H. Soule of this
city and Mrs. Annie O'Neal Of Los Angeles.
Cal. and nephew, Francis D. Coyle, sur
viye Miss Coyle.
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HEARING CONCLUDED.
Arguments in Suit Against Senator
Elkins.

The case Of Robert Burton and George
A. Dubreuil who are seeking to have
jury award them $500. 900 against Senator
EIkins of West Virginia for services al
legged to have been rendered in connec-
ton with the purchase of the Western
Maryland road. was concluded today. At
torney A. 8. Worthington, in behalf Of
the defendant moved the court to in
struct the jury to return a verdict for
the defendant. Argument on the motion
was in progress at a late hour.
The witnesses offered today were George
A. Dulreuil. one Of the plaintiffs, Townsend
Scott of Townsend Scott & Son. and Doug
las H. Gordon, president Of the Interna-
tional Trust Company of Baltimore. and
F. 8. Landstreet of Davis. w. Va, vice
president Of the Western Maryland rail-
road. The counsel. for the plaintiff an
nounced about two O'Clock that their case
was closed.
Mr.. Landstreet testified that Senator Ell
kins was a member of the Fuller syndi-
cate, to which he subscribed for $780,
co., of which 10000 was paid. Senator
Davis the witness said, also subscribed
800, 900 toward the syndicate.
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AUTO RACES AT oRMoHp.
Notable Events for Third Day Of
Meeting.

ORMOND, Fla. January 24.-The prin-
eipal event scheduled for today, the third
OF the fifth International automobile tour
nament, is the hundred mile race for
the Minneapolis cup. won last year by
Clifford carp of London In a sensation
ally driven race in which he brought the
figures down to hour, 10 minutes, II Sec
onds. There were many entries for the
event today, but the drivers said they
would drive merely to win the race and
will not try to shatter records. Marriott,
In the steam racer in which he made the
mile last year In % 1-5 seconds. was sched-
uied to try to lower the mile record to %
seconds. His car was disabled yesterday.
but a new engine was installed during the
night. A ten-mile handicap. open to all
classes and powers a fve-mile amateur
event, q five-mile touring car event and
two special match races complete the pro-
gram for the day. The fine weather and
beac4 which have prevailed since the tour
nameGt began continued today.
The 100-mile race for the Minneapolis
cup. at the International automobile tour
nament. was won by Biakely with TO
horsepower gasoline car. Time, hour,
70 minutes, 10 seconds.
Last years winner was Clifford carp
of London. whose time was hour, Is min
utes. II seconds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-24
At THE WHITE HOUSE
Report on Car Shortage Being
Made to President.

The interstate commerce commission In
concluding an important report to President
Roosevelt, upon which the latter will base
special message to Congress. The report
deals with the car shortage problem and
will make recommendations for legislation
that will correct the serious evils from
which the country is suffering and business
is being endangered.
The President has recently given a great
deal Of thought to the question and has
had repeated conferences with the Interstate
commerce commission and delegations that
have called upon him, He requested the
commission, which held hearings in many
and studied the question carefully, to pre-
present its conclusions as to what kind of
law. II any, could be passed that would
correct the abuses complained of. The
President recognizes that he must present
something to Congress that will be both
definite and within the powers Of the legis-
lative body to enact.
1t is. therefore. probable that his special
message on the subject will set forth Just
the sort Of law he believes will be ef-
fective and constitutional Reciprocal de-
murrage will form the main feature Of the
message. If put into law this would penal
ize railroads. shippers and consgnees for
improper and unwarranted delays. In fur
nishing and handling cars.
Distinguished Canadian Visitors.
Chief Justice Charles Fitzpatrick of the
supreme court Of Canada and Mrs. Fitz-
patrick were presented to President Roose-
Welt this morning by Associate Justice Har-
Ian of the United States Supreme Court.
They will be the guests OF the President
at a dinner tonight meeting the members
of the Supreme Court of this country. The
invitation to Chief Justice Fitzpatrick was
sent by the President personally. and Is
considered another evidence of the good
feeling existing between this country and
Canada.
Senator Willard called on the President
today to discuss some canal matters now
before the Senate committee on intereceanic
canals. There we're a number of other
callers. mostly to present friends. These
included Representatives Rodenberg, Chas.
Lands, Fitzgerald and Alexander.
British officers Presented.
President Roosevelt today had a call
from Esme Howard, the charge d'affaires
of the British embassy, who introduced
Major C. F. Close and Captain G. R. Firth.
who are identified with the Typographical
section of the war Office at London. They
have been in this country for some time
visiting various scientific and other institu-
tions.- and generally making some inquiries
into topographic methods followed In tina
United States. They wanted to thank the
President for the aid that had been ex-
tended to them.
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Has Passed the Creative and Will Go
Successfully On.
EAsFs no M1 NEW FeaK


KANSAS CITY, January 24.-Theodore
Ghonts, who L. to speak here tonight IS
the guest Of the knife and Fork Club at Its
monthly dinner, arrived in Kansas City
this morning.
70 the Associated Press correspondent he
said:
my position as president of the Panama
Railway and Steamship Company, which Is
auxiliary to the position Of chairman Of the
canal commission, goes with the latter. NY
resignation of the Craftsmanship of the
canal commission, therefore, includes that
of president Of the railroad and steamship
line"
Continuing, Mr.. Shonts said in the course
of an Interview regarding his resignation:
II have done exactly what said should
do-organized the isthmian canal commis-
sion. There was no friction-Hot ? bit Of
friction" ~
Rrssident Consented. .
Referring to the talk N New Fork that
he had acted as John F. Wallace, the
fermsr chief engineer, had IN resigRtnG
for q position that meant mere Maney,
Mr.. ahonts said, with much show Of spirit;
New, Why Should men say such things.
should not have resigned Of oil IL the
Eakt0CAlSs&A
The President realised that the eppor-
tunity Preseptaa was exceptional, and that
might do mueh for New York people
in assuming charge Of the marlborough
railway.
'eThe Panama canal work has passed the
creative "stage-it is organized-it can and
viii go right ahead successfully under the
direction of Mr.. Stevens, the chief engi-
neer If l had remained I should not have
been in the isthmus any more than now,
and for this reason: l had organized the
forces so that Mr.. Stevens and his COL
leagues could go ahead and take any action
required. subject to my approval. l hope
Mr.. Stevens will be left in charge of the
work.
Asked in regard to statements published
in certain newspapers to the effect that red
tape regulations had interfered with his
work as chairman of the canal commission,
Mr. ShontS said:
RED taper Well, can understand how
the government must be more careful than
some corporations or Institutions. All that
talk is foolish. Even If did not like red
sion or between mine and any other depart
ment of the government.
No Trouble With Stevens.
II had no trouble with Mr.. Stevens. l
never contemplated the construction of the
ecutive features and brought order out of
confusion.
You may say he added, that this is
one government job that Is resigned with
every possible feeling of courtesy and good
will from both sides. hope nave made
that clear"
Mr.. Shents' attention was called to the
statement made last night at London by
Philippe Bunau-Varilla. former minister of
Panama to the United States, who was
quoted as saying that the ideas of the
French engineers for building the Panama
canal are more feasible than those of Amer
lean engineers.
"oh, Mr. varilla," Mr.. shonts said with
q laugh. We'll, the French idea had a
good, long trial, didn't 1t? Isn't that a
pretty good answer"
Mr.. Shonts was accompanied to Kansas
City in his private car by George H. Ross.
general superintendent and vice president
of the Glover Leaf Route.
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NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS.
Bill Of the Committee Will Garry
sos. OOO. 600.

An appropriation Of about $95.000.000 II
provided for in the naval appropriation BIN
agreed upon today by the House committee
on naval affairs. The bill provides for an
additional battleship Of the type agreed
upon in the naval appropriation bill Of last
year. 1t also makes provision for two tor
pedo-boat destroyers and appropriates
81. O00, 900 for submarines. This $2 000.0 900 is
additional to the 100000 for Submarines
provided in the bill last year. which has
not yet been expended. Provision 10 made
for about 5000 additional sailors and 800
additional marines. The rank Of the COM
mandant Of marines u raised from brig
adler general to major general.
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on situation by cables January IS. II and
20. Estimated loss Of life over 1000. Fire
slble to say. as no building In city or sur
rounding district escaped Zabrtsties Le-
land alive. Others must have left island.
as American Mission Fathers. who are
leans. have reported no loss yet Admiral
Davis squadron sailed yesterday. Publicly
thanked by mayor for services rendered.
Health of the city is still good. Trains run
ming on time. Agricultural interests did
not suffer Shocks still continue.
"ORRETT"
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Former Gov. Higgins Improving.

oLEAN. N. Y, January 24.-Dr. Hib-
bard. after his visit today, said Mr.. Hig-
gins had passed a, fairly comfortable night:
that the Improvement noted In last nights
bulletin had been maintained. and that the
general indications were more favorable.
He took nourishment during the night
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VIII Pay No Heed to the Matter.

The President and the officials of the
State and Navy Departments have accepted
as entirely accurate the press accounts Of
the circumstances attending the withdrawal
of the United States naval relief fleet from
Kingston at the instance of Governor Cen
eral Swettenham. and the British govern
ment has been officially advised through
its diplomatic representative in this city
that this government will pay no heed
whatever to the matter" 1t is understood
that this action was based on knowledge
that copies of the correspondence which
passed between Governor Swettenham and
Admiral Davis were obtained from official
sources at either Guantanamo or Kingston
and are Official to that extent 1t Is re-
ported from London that Governor Sweet
tenham has practically admitted in an
official cablegram the accuracy of the cor
respondence as it has already appeared in
the newspapers.
Acting Secretary Bacon's Letter.
The position of the administration In the
matter il clearly indicated in a letter writ
ten by Mr.. Bacon. acting secretary of state
under date of January q. to Mr.. Esme
Howard, charge d. affaires ad interim of the
British embassy. as follows:
Il have the honor to acknowledge the re-
ceipt Of your note of yesterdays date, by
which you communicate the substance of
the Instructions received by you from, Sir
Edward Grey In reference to the Jamaica
incident
Il hasten to assure you, on behalf of the
President, that this government will pay M
heed whatever to the matter, and very
much appreciates the frank and ready cour-
tesy and consideration shown I'm his dis
patch by Sir Edward Grey.
II can only repeat to you. in this more
formal way. what I said to you personally
last evening, assuring you of the Presidents
sincere appreciation of the cordial spirit
shown by your government. 1t Is especially
gratifying to the President to feel that II
has been possible for this country to show
In any practical way. however small, les
friendship to a community of your people
In time of such suffering and need.
Latest Report Of Conditions.
The latest report OF conditions In Jamaica
was the following cablegram from United
States Consul orrett at Jamaica, under
date of January a:
"Forwood alive. Hamburg American pier
saved. also Royal NAH. Already reported
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After the long task of calling the roll Of
talesmen was finished Court Clerk Penny
called out the usual summons: Harry n
Thzw to the bar" and the defendant came
swinging up the aisle followed by a deputy
sheriff. He had been in the jury room at
the back of the court room. consulting With
his lawyers for nearly half an hour before
entering. and his journey across the ''BriGge
of Signs" and the crowded second floor
had been preceded by a cod shower bath
and brisk walk in the jail corridor. His
efferts to keep himself In good physical con-
dillon are evidently not in vain, for his eye
was bright and his step was brisk as he
took his seat by his counsers table. He
- not omit his usual bow to his family
(Continued on Eleventh Page)
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Recommendation Approved.

ground that as Congress adjourns on March
4 it was not advisable to delay asking for
this additional authority until the health
department completed it's investigation Of
the subject.
The facts developed by that investigation,
he said can be presented to Congress later,
and the grant of power asked might well be
given by Congress, if only for the pur-
pose of preventing undesirable conditions
In such establishments In the future. AS
has been stated. when the Commissioners
asked for the slaughter-house legislation
1t was their intention to ask later for SINH
lar legislation If necessary, for the regula-
ton Of meat and provision markets and
other such establishments.
Commissioner mcfarland added that.
without waiting for DR.. WOodward's report
on the whole subject the Commissioners
had already last week ordered q hearing
for next Monday on the question of the re-
neal of the exception in the police regula-
lions made before the present Commission
ers came into Office, which permitted the
display Of meats and provisions In front OF
provision stores on Louisiana avenue be-
tween 9th and 10th streets. Citizens In
terested on both sides of the question.
which is earnestly contested, would then
be heard and the Commissioners would de-
termine what should be done with this reg
ulation.
Col. w. c. Haskell, sealer Of weights and
pleasures OF the District, has reported to
the Commissioners that the three local
markets controlled by the District-the
Eastern, the Western and the Georgetown
markets-are clean and sanitary. I'D he
declared that no one could make state
ment that anything Of an insanitary nature
prevails at any Of them.
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Aofe OPecInc 1u1ofnAI10u.
So far as rela1ss to the alleged dtsgust-
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Taft and Cox.

Is Boss Cox of Cincinnati Taft man?
Some folks out there say not
1t has bee.i claimed as an evidence of
Secretary Taft's power and popularity that,
regardless of the swatting he gave Cox in
public speech two years ago. and which
assisted in Cox's defeat at the polls
month or So later the Cincinnati boss sides
with the Secretary as against Senator
Foraker. Many people have wondered if
this could be true. 1t did not agree with
Cox's reputation. which is that of poll
tic.an who keeps books and it gave no
reason why Cox should have turned against
Mr. Foraker. whom he has hitherto sup
ported They live in the same town. and.
working together. have often carried 1t for
local state and national tickets.
Cox. it will be remembered, after the de-
feat mentioned withdrew from active poll
ties in public statement and told the
boys" they must look elsewhere in future
tor guide, philosopher and friend. He
was through. He had received his share of
the hard knocks that go with leadership.
and henceforth would look after his private
affairs
But somehow it was not a convincing
leave-takng. Here and there was a smile.
Here and there a tongue was thrust into
lne cHeek. BOSS 8 a re Sly, ana the world rs
suspicious. Many persons saw a string to
the deliverance, and speculated as to when
Cox would pull the string. How could he
live out of politics? What game would
satisfy him after 50 long and successful an
Indulgence in the game of games? Besides.
who could take his place? Who could WELD
EXcalibar?
There are signs. it is said, of Coxs
awakening. He has had a doze, and Is
stirring again. His old cronies are as de-
voted ever, and will take his orders as
formerly. What will those orders be? Sup
port Taft for President against Foraker
and everybody else? win Ohio's most
notorious boss appear as the champion of
the Secretary in the role of Ohio's iavorite
son? What would there be in such an ar
rangement for Cox? And when did Cox
ever do anything in politics for his health,
or through sense of state pride?
Hence the inquiry: Is Cox for Taft? And
II not; If he is merely playing fox until
this years city and county elections are
out of the way, what effect on the Taft
boom would the announcement have in
Ohio that Cox rs really anti-Taft?