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the scouts. commanded by Lieutenant Com
mander Mackenzie, who daringly leading
retaliatory charge, fell into a well-laid
ambuscade. was mortally wounded. and
died a few moments later while being car
RED TO the rear.
With number of the officers and men
overcome by sun and by heat strokes. and
with country before them growing mo-
mentariiy worse for them and easier for
the foe. the retreat was sounded; and
footsore and weary. with the added bur
den OF their stricken fellows. Belknap's
command turned gladly back over that
trying road of three miles to the beach.
Trying Experience.
Shortly afterward Reads command
Joined the main body. after what proved
10 be the hardest of the days struggles,
! and by O'Clock the whole expedition was
back on shipboard, thoroughly worn out
by their constant labors OF quite seven
hours in that fearful sunlight and exhaust
ing heat.
No sailors, indeed no troops. unaccustom-
ed to bush life, ever displayed more cour-
age and spirit. but it was an unequal trial
where everything was in favor of the ra-
i've who forced his own style of warfare
Upon our men and led them from one am
bush to anothcr-bad shooting alone saving
wholesale slaughter
Lieut.. Commander A. 8. Mackenzie's
nody was buried in the garden of the Brit
Ism consulate at Takao. Formosa and a
| commemorative tablet at the United States
Naval Academy tells how he fell in an eff
Tort TO avenGe the taking of those thirteen
inn ocent lives.
Today the Hartford is 2oi feat lop, on : o..
ioad-iine has a maximum beam of IL feet
ana, upon displacement of = 100 tons, ha 5
a mean draft of IS feet . inches of water,
win her new. trfple-ex pansion engines.
capable of developing an Indicated lorse-
power of 2.HD. the ship will be able EASILY
10 make II knots an hour. while the ample
barking spread of canvas. will either aig
| H;eht her steaming speed or carry her
alcns undided at Il comfortable Jog
The New Hartford
The main battery will consist of thirteen
''-inch rapid-fire rifles-a very formid1 Sle
force Tor ship of her type-and her sec
ordary battery will be composed Of ten G.
pcunder guns. AS a gunnery school she
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the lead and wider fields Of intellectual en-
deavor were being invaded by that portion
of the race hitherto relegated to the limited
curriculum Of the old-fashioned seminary.
Yet while Columbian cannot claim the
honor of being the first to adpit women
her credit lies in the fairness and lack of
prejudice with which they have been treat
ed and the hearty reception accorded them
when the opposition to their admission was
finally overcome. This opposition. which
was vigorous at first, was combated by
several members of the faculty. headed by
Prof J. H. Gore and the late Professor
Fristoe: it is to these gentlemen more than
any others that the girls who have been
educated at the university owe their
thanks.
The first class of girls to take advantage
Of their new opportunities were called The
Original Thirteen" Notwithstanding their
uniucky number they helped to inaugurate
an era of greater prosperity and to raise
the standard of scholarship in the college.
The first girl TO graduate was Miss Mabel
N. Thurston, 81. She was in the first rank
Of students. and was elected vice president
of the class, since then about twenty wo-
men graduates have gone forth from the
college to render to the world the dues eX-
pected from these who drink at its foun-
tain of knowledge.
Miss Throckmorton became principal of
the Business High School: Miss Dean. Miss
Heth and Miss Shippman have all served
terms as efficient teachers in private and
high schools: Miss Pierce Is secretary to
Prof. Gore; Mrs. A. n. MCGEE, a graduate
of the medical school, Is a physician; Miss
Louise Connolly has been captured by a
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publishing company to assist in the prepa-
ration of new geography, while high in
the list is the name of Mrs. Lizzie Brown
Davis. who was given a position in the
Nautical Almanac office on competitive
examination.
Besides their aid in starting the College
Annual, the girls have been instrumental
| In bringing about many improvements in
the college; they have also organized the
Columbian Women an association de-
signed to aid girls who are struggling TO
obtain higher education; they are gradually
adding to the Lucy Stone scholarship fund
and have on hand a project to establish a
gymnasium.
They have captured equal share of the
prizes and scholarships, and in their rec
ords have demonstrated the fallacy of the
time-wOrn theory that there are branches
Of study which the sex cannot master
This year will graduate the largest class
or Womea in the history OF the university
There are eleven of them, brilliant and
versatile. not one a lagsard in study nor
yet a member of the dryas-dust school, or
bookworIn in the obnoxious sense of the
term. Besides delving into mines of cIassi-
cal lore, they mingle with people of affairs
ana Keep up to dale III the literature and
eEer.chanelns panorama of the day.
MISS Clara Mary Upton is a native of
Bath, Maine. and has all the traits of the
New England character, though she has
liFed IN TINS city since her early childhood:
she graduated from the High School in 1SD2
ana entered Columbian a year later Miss
Upton excels in the studies Latin. mathe
mates and history; she will make teaching
her vocation S
Miss Ruth MCGOWAN was born in Mich
lsan. ard lived there until her eighth year.
when her father was elected to represent
his district in Congress. At the expira ion
OF his term he remained here, and his
daughter took the academic course in the
High School Three years ago she cap
tured one of the scholarships offered by
ColuT ban. and has made a high record
there In every study, being a particularly
well-rounded student. Miss MCGOWAN he
ileves that a woman who is to make her
own living would be wise to specialize in
selecting vocation. She thinks that the
writing of history is fine field She will
begin her own career by teaching, but it is
more than probable that the world will
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graduated from the Eastern High School
with honors and a scholarship for Column
bian. Miss kelly's career in school and
college has been succession of triumohs,
and during last Summer she broadened her
culture and gave her mind an additional
stimulus by making an extended tour
through Europe. She is also an accom-
pished musician.
ress at the college, and Miss Kelly has
captured the Latin prize, the only one
which has been awarded up to the present
time.
Corcoran Scientific School are Miss NJ Ag-
mes Clancy ard Miss Lille B. Hobrook
MISS Clancy Is native of Washington
and has resided here all her life. She grad
uated from the high and normal schools
ana obtained a position as teacher in one
or the public schools; she is an adept in
languages and displays deep interest in
literature; her record is excellent, notwith-
standing the fact that large portion of
her time Is occupied in the arduous task
of teaching.
One of the shining lights of the Cor
coran Scientific School is Miss Lille B.
town near Boston
owing 10 her fragile constitution Miss
Hoi5rook's early education was carried
on In somewhat desultory fashion, but
sne was an omnivorous reader and lived
IN an atmosphere of culture. She COM
menced her career by teaching, and has
kept up the work for several years. She
has an extended knowledge Of the natural
sciences and is devoted to the study of
history and literature. Her record in COL
lege Is one of the highest. The papers
which she has written and her arguments
In the debates of the Corcoran Scientific
Society have attracted widespread atten-
ton, while her labors to make that organ
lzation more coherent working body and
to inspire vivid interest in it's purposes
have been untiring.I Miss Holbrook thinks
that woman should be very careful in
selecting her vocation now that she has
SO many fields from which to choose
Like Miss MCGOWAN. she believes in thor
oughly mastering d particular branch Of
profession and IN making that life
work. b
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ham has a glowing imagination. which has
found an outlet in sevaial worthy poems,
aid her prose writings are crisp and witty.
The world may hear from her through the
medium Of journalism,
Miss Grace Isabella Ross of Vermont has
lived in this city long enough to become a
thorough Washingtoniap; her father is in
the government service and she received
her earlier education in public and private
schools. She excels in language, phil
osophy and literature. While in the pub
lie school she was awarded a medal for the
lest composition submitted by pupils OF
the eighth grade. Miss. Ross also captured
the Demorest prize in an oratorical contest.
Miss Helen Ruth Biddis was born in Mil
ford. Pa. She prefers, history and the
classics, and Is strong in these branches.
She has gained q treputation for literary
work and skill as. .debater in the Enos-
inian Society. her deep, rich voice and
ever-varying expression add to her ora
tnrical effectiveness. She is strong in her
advocacy of higher education for women
and co-education. Miss Biddis is a scholar
ship student. having received that honor
for her work in the High School.
Miss Mary Isabel Kelly Is a native of
New Hampshire; she commenced her school
life in Washington in the fifth grade and
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make her a school for 1.-The man behind
the gun'-that most potent Of factors in
the hour of trial. ana he that shall point
In actual conflict Dne Of her modern rifles
will have an cnviable record % maintain
a record that now mas become the heritage
OF the whole country at large rather than
the right merely of single section.
The keel of the Hartford was laid at
the Boston navy yard January ]. 1858, and
OF November -, following. with much
pomp and cerem Iny, The good ship was sue
cessfully launched.
As the vessel eft her ways one fair
sponsor broke ac-oss the ships figure
head bottle of Connecticut river water
another, quite as fair, followed with q
hottie of Hartford spring water. while the
late Admiral Pre5la, then lieutenant
concluded with like quantity OF ocean
brine To the readers of por.ents there
may have been IN the simple beauty of
that triple christening Precipitation to
that fortune which afterwa.l bore the
snip triumphantly through such fires as
never craft before had endIred. For some
guarding grace must have helped her amid
the frightful tempest Of shot and shell and
flame in the early morning of April Il.
g. when in passing Forts Jackson and ST.
Pfilip-with their ponderous batteries of
hundred guns, she carried Farragut's
flag to victory in the face of a defense no
less courageous though ii failed: mus;
have made her more than equal to the
cannon of Vicksburg, and must have tided
her over the deadly mines and past the
batteries of Fort Morgan on that 9TH of
August. in 81, when Far-9-sIt, with heroic
purpose and sailor biuntness, damned
the tCrpedoes, called order out Of perilous
confusion. and steamed VIGOROUSLY INTO
Mobile bay.
After the War.
Early in June. 30. the Hartford was first
commissioner and some days later sailed
away on her maiden cruise and to The East
Indies. where she remained till 81 After
the war sns returned TO the As.atic
squadron as the flagship of Admiral H. II.
Zen. who had been Farragut's fleet captain
ara chief OF stat at New Orleans: and he
naming OF one of cur recent torpedo boats
recalls the brave Mackenzie. who died on
that cruise and brings 10 mind the last
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action Of the Hartford-a record of which
Is fresh only Ia the mus;y archives of
the Navy Department. That action was
The last serious work of the navy, and
is interesting now because of recent
changes in the orient
Early in "a the American bark Rover
was wrecked on the southeastern end of
Formosa. and her CAPTAIN his wife and
every member of the crew. save a Chinese
sailor Who escaped TO tell the tale were
barbarouSiy murdered by the native saw
ages Appe1 ais TO the Chinese authorities
availed nothing. for even they in their
nsrrow strip of questionable civilization en-
tine western coast. were mortally fearful
for the safety cc their own heads at the
hands of those mrrder-!oving natives.
A r"cOHEoiter by the AShuelot discovered
To bear upon the savages; and shortly af-
tcrward Admiral Bel sailed in strength
for the place
To Punish the Natives.
On the 7th of June 81. he left Shanghai
with the Hartford and the Wyoming and
about o'clock OF The morning of the 18th
following the ships anchored in a small
bay within half mile of the shore. and
near the scene OF the shipwreck.
The sun shone with tropical intensity
upon the CLASSY waters of the bay. while
the air qdivered vita a humid heat. which
was to tell fearfuliy on that valiant
band of one hundred and eighty-one off,
Gers. seamcn and marines
On the way down from Shanghai the
men had been carefully drilled, and. as
far as possible. prepared for the task before
them; and most of them had served
through the war they knew the meaning of
serious work.
In a brief while the party was landed.
ana. In Two diYisions-one under the d.
rection Of Comma uder Belknap and the
other headed by Lieut. Commander Read
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started on their mission of chastisement
and for a rendezvous at big black rock
well up among the hills. Reads command
was to make a detour and to flank the
enemy to the right of Belknap's direct at
tack.
Off in the distance the enemy could be
heard yelling taunts. while from the ships.
b. glasses they could be seen dancing
about in parties of ten or q dozen, their
bodies afame with scarlet paint. and their
rifle barrels glistening in the hot sun
shine.
A Painful Labyrinth.
Reaching down to within q hundred
yards Of the beach. and binding the shore
for depth of third of a mile. was q
dense jungle of prickly plants, matted,
thorny vines. and troublesome species Of
small banyan tree. Through this painful
labyrinth the men pushed and toiled as
best they could, tearing their hands and
faces and rending their clothes, only to
emerge upon few acres of rolling ground,
sun-scorched, and devoid of everything
but a few deserted huts and a number of
partly domesticated buffaloes.
Just ahead the hills rose abruptly, broken
into spurs with deep ravines. choked with
rocks and thick growth of tall grass and
small trees; and there the willy savages
began their cruel cunning warfare, so
thoroughly in keeping with the practices of
our own Indians. Familiar with every foot
of those devious pathways, it was an easy
thing for them to slip down unseen. de-
liver a volley from behind their blinds of
green bamboo. which hid their bodies and
marked the places of their ambuscades,
and then to glide away into the secret re-
cesses of their fre-proof coverts. A puff of
smoke or the CLINT of their gun barrels
was all that could be seen of them, while
our own men stood out like open targets,
and were saved only by the wretched
craftsmanship of the foe.
Death of Mackenzie.
After four hours hard and -exhausting
work, halt was called under the welcome
shade and shelter of a bit of jungle, pick
cts and scouts being posted to guard
against surprise: but the respite was a
brief one. Taking advantage Of the quie-
tude, the enemy crept up and fired upon
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ty years of age, but she holds her own In
all her studies like veteran. She has
taken the scientific course, and has made
a remarkab BILE record in physics. She Is an
ardent advocate of the college girl and is
not too young to appreciate fully the ad-
vantages which she enjoys. Miss Kelton
has not yet selected her vocation, but
whatever it may be, she will carry into it
a brilliant mind and earnest purpose.
Miss Lillian PAGES home is in Richmond,
Va. She graduated there several years
ago from the public schools of which her
father is principal. Miss Pace is a typical
vivacious southern girl, with Virginia ac-
cent, Virginia name and a Virginia an
cestry, which has been identified with the
state for generations past. She plunges
into study with vim and enthusiasm
one-sded, has been chiefly in the line of
scientific studies, and mathematics is her
favorite. She thinks that the college-bred
girl is the luckiest, and ought to be the
he ppiest III the world, for she Is not only
better fitted to fight for her living. but is
given broader and nobler views of life
Miss Pace is president of the Columbian
Chapter of Pi Beta Phi fraternity, an as
ISOLATION which has branches in the lead
Ing colleges. Four other graduates are
members of the same organization Miss
Pace will teach next year, making a spe-
cialty of higher mathematics.
Miss Florence Lorraine Bingham has
spent her life, up TO the pre- sent time in
Washington. and graduated from the High
two sessions In college she made her mark
in the Erosiniau Society, but resigned
from it at the beginning of ner Junior year
because her studies required all her time
She is fine Greek and Latin scholar but
her favorite study is literature. Miss Bing-
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one day have the benefit Of her researches
In the records of the past.
Miss Eleanor Annie Lamson Is WASH
irgton girl, and was educated In the pub
lie schools. She resides in Anacostia with
her parents. Miss Lamson has taken the
scientific course. and Is one of the best
mathematicians in the college. Last year,
In connection with several other students,
she engaged in some successful expert
nents with x rays. She Ia well-read
girl. and her record In the English class
proves that science has not warped her
mind for other branches of study. She will
enter the ranks of teachers next year.
Miss Anna Campbell Kelton halls from
the Tar west; her birthplace Is Oakland.
CAL, but Washington Is now her home.
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at the Mare Isla ID navy yard, but when
next we kno% her she will be a finer and
more formidable crait than of yore, and
something besides n handsome and in
structive monument to the glorious men,
DRY of American 5eamen AMI the officers
that led them through those crying times
1t is the purpose Of the department to
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VVIOWOTnIV VVWITV
Have Brought No Little Credit to
Their Alma Mater.
fHIS YEARS. GRADUATING CLASS
The Largest in the History Of the
University.
ELEVEN CLEVER MAIDS.

In September. 1889. Columbian Universi-
ty opened her. doors to women. admitted
them to the full collegiate course and bade
them compete for all her honors. She was
not by any means the first to pursue this
course; already several others had taken
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That Cluster About the Good Ship
Hartford.
HER BAPTISM OF FIRE and BLOOD
To Be Once More on the Active
List Of the Navy.
Is NOW BEING REBUILT
Written for The Exening Star.

En- L u L II Il
grand old Corst,tu-
.tion there is no YES
sci in the service to-
day better known 10
every school boy and
his near forebears
than the Hartford /;
and a trifie over
twelve months hence
will find her once
more on the active
list of the navy.
At present she is
practically rebuilding
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The name Libbey cut on every piece
Is the trade mark of the standard Of LxS
Perfection In cut glass. Take no sub Il <pcoD
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VIII be most excellent craft while as a
means Of protection she carries a far
heavier force than she did under Farragut
Tier complement will consist of thir:y-two
oi,cers and y, seamen and marines
Her rehabilitation will have cost the gov
efnment s54l.uo and it Is an interesting
coincidence that Chief Constructor HIGH
corn. upon whose earnest recommendation
ste mas been repaired. and under whose
direction she is rebuilding. as an onnran-
nee, In as helped TO lay her down, ard in
part fabricated her cutwater and the rud-
der that guided her to fame
Inc omcer that commands her will have
snip OF which he may we'll be proud,
~hile the nation will rejoice in the restora.
lon OF craft teeming with the brightest
memories of American yaior
ant ads. in The Star pay because
they bring answers
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Submission and Rest.
The camel at the close of day.
hneeis down upon the sandy plain
To have his burden lifted or
And rest to gain
My soul, thou. too. shouldst to thy kuees
When daylight draweth to a close
And let thy Master lift the load
And grant repose.
Else how coaldst thou tomorrow meet
with all tomorrow's work to do.
II thou thy burden all the night
Dcst carry through.
TIE camel kneeis at break Of day
10 have hts guide replace his load,
Then riseth up anew to take
The desert road.
So thou shouldst kneel at morning dawn
That God may give thee daily care
Assured that He no load too great
WIZ make thee bear. j. NJ L.
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Her father was the late John c. Kelton,
adjutant general, Z. s. A, and governor of
the Soldiers Home. Miss Kelton is the
youngest girl in the class. being just TWEEN
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OaklandHoteHOakland.Md Md,

UNDER NEW AND CAPABLE MANAsEailNT
SIN HOURS FROM WASHINGTON. WITHOUT
CHANGE OF CARS.
This wcll-known hotel the crest of .le Allie
chani"s. has beer reprinted. ltd and electric
lights added throughout. VIII open June Is Unsur-
passed as pleasure and h,alth resort.
ESFor Illustrated booklet. diagram OF r,oms and
terms, apply 10
GEORGE A. MILLS & SON
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HOTEL LURAY.

Noted for its frst-class service and perfect
cuisine: the best the Philadelphia markets at
ford; deliciously prepared and dainty served; 6
O'Clock dinner. JOSIAH WHITE & son.
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SUMMER RESORTS.
ATLANTIC CITY. n. j.

HOTEL BERKELEY.
Kentucky ave. SO feet from boardwalk. Oceal
view from all rooms. Steam heat. Sun parlors
etc. Elevator from street level. Special week.,
rates. 6 O'Clock dinners. JAMES & GEORGE BEw
mh3i)- 7St
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DOVER. MASS SUMMER BoARDERS WANTED
at Pine Ridge Cottage topen June L.: beautifully
situated high land in the eastern part of The
state: fine drives: within easy Of all points
OF historical Interest; abundance of shade; good
boating and fishing Charles river; plea ant
rooms and good table: terms. 81 10 $40 per week
Add. DIR. LEWIS ). HALVES, South NatIok, Mass.
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