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Evening star., 1898-06-04
GRADUATING EXERCISES
Program Prepared for Annual Event of Ma
tional University Law School.
President Mckinley to Deliver DfplO-
mas and Representative DOllfver
to Address the Class.

The committee OF arrangements for the
commencement exercises of the National
University Law School has completed the
program for the exercises, to be held at
the National Theater. The decorations of
the theater last year were commented upon
as unusually pretty and effective, and, 1t is
declared, that display will be surpassed
this year. The music committee has pro-
vided for a large number of selections, in
which patriotic airs and classics are blend
ed. The lower floor Of the theater has
been reserved, but will be thrown open
shortly after o'clock to all persons having
invitations,
A large crowd is expected, especially in
view of the fact that President Mckinley
has consented to deliver the diplomas to
the graduates, and that the address will
be by Representative Dolliver of Iowa, con-
ceded to be one of the best speakers in
Congress. The executive committee in
charge of the arrangements consists of
Henry A Dumont chairman; Joseph Chez,
vice chairman Gilbert A. Clark, secretary;
Walter c. Balderston, treasurer, and
Messrs. Charles G. Allen, Charles X. Allen,
Robert L. Ames, Edward S. Bailey, Charles
w. Boyle, George N. Brown, Charles F.
Clemons, John l.. Fletcher. Sherman B.
Fowler, George r. Hamlin, John ]. Hill,
John H. Magraw, Charles r. Merillat. Har-
old c. Reisinger, CharleszW. Rider Joseph
L. Underwood and John G. Williams.
Order of Exercises.
The program arranged is as follows:
March, "Fregoli,' Naecker; overture, "Wil-
liam Tell Rossini selection, ''Narcssus,"
Nevin; march. "Tannhauser," Wagner; in
vocation, Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage, D.
D., intermezzo, "Cavalleria Rusticana,"
Mascagni; selection, '"Cocoanut Dance"
Hermann; address to graduates Represent
tative Jonathan p. Dolliver; march, lei
CAPTAIN Sousa; medley, American"
johann; comforting of degrees, the Presi-
dent of the United States; descriptive,
Cavalry Charge Tuders; award of
prizes donated by Alexander I. Brtton),
the Britton prize for the best werk in moot
court, Edward Thompson Company prize
for the best thesis: selection. "Serenade,"
Herbert waltz. Sweet Violets," Strauss;
award of medals, university gold medal for
the best postgraduate examination, Nc
Arthur gold medal for the best senior ex-
animation, faculty gold medal for the best
junior examination; selection, Popular
Melodies" Boyer; benedction, Rev. T. De
Witt Talmage, D. D.; galop. Bon Voyage"
Haley Music by Haiey's Orchestra.
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ASSIGNMENT OF BRIGADIERS,
Announcement of Stations by til
Nnr Depa ri ment


BriSadier generals of voun. eers have been
assigned to duty as follows:
Edwin V. Sumner. to command the De-
partment of Colorado, Denver Col.
Peter c. Hams. to Major Gen Brooke,
Chickamauga Park. Ga.
George L. Gillespie, to the first corps,
Chickamauga Park Ga
Marcus P. Miller, to Major Gen. Wesley
,, Merritt
Jacob Kline, to the first corps. Chicka-
mauga Park, Ga.
Oswald II. Ernst, to TIajor Gen. Brooke.
Chickamauga Park, Ga
Lloyd Wheaton, to the seventh corps,
Tampa, Fla.
Arthur Macarthur to Major Cen waele,,
Merritt.
Henry c. Hasbrouck, to the second corns
Fails Church, Va p"'
John c. Gilmore, to headquarters Of the
army.
Wallace F. Randolph, to command light
artillery, Tampa, Fla
Joseph p. Sanger. to Major Gen. Brooke,
CnickamauSa Park, Ga.
Charles King, to Major Gen. Wesley Mer-
ritt.
Michael v. Sheridan. to Major Gen.
Brooke Chickamauga Park, Ga.
trederick d. Grant, to the first corps,
Chickamauga Park Ga.
Henry NJ Dutiieid, to the second CORPS.
Falls Church. Va.
Lucius F. Hubbard, to the seventh corps,
Tampa, Fla.
George A. Garretson, to the second corps.
Falls Church, Va.
William W. Gordon. to the fourth corps.
Mobile, Ala.
John A. Wiley to the first corns chicka
mauga Park, Ga
William A. Bancroft, to the seventh
corps, Tampa, Fla.
William J. Mckee, to Major Gen. Brooke.
| Chickamauga Park, Ga
Francis V. Greene. to Major Gen. Wesley
Merritt.
Charles Fitzsimmons to the seventh
corps. Tampa Fla.
Joseph X. Hudson, 20 the fourth corps,
Mobile, Ala.
James Rush Lincoln, 10 the fourth CORPS.
Mobile, Ala.
James r. Waties. to Major Gen. Brooke,
Chickamauga Park, Ga
Nelson Cole. to the second corps. Falls
Church Va.
William C. Oates, to the fourth corps.
Mobile, Ala.
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the benefit of their knowledge of local con-
ditfons to the strategists when important
operations in Cuba are under consideration.
Gonzalo de Quesada, the charge d affair.s
ard Ricardo Albertini. the legation sacre-
tary, are seen in the accompanying illustra-
tion seated at their desks at their head
quarters in the Raleigh Hotel. For nearly
two years the flag of Cuba Libre has float
ed from the staff on the roof of this hotel
Haunting its folds in unison with the wav-
ing of Old Glory from a staff few feet
away. In that time the two accomplished
formed signal services in the interest of
the struggling Cuban republic. Although
they have never had an official status they
Evening star., 1898-06-04

Wy extraordinary and minister pleni-
potentiary to Turkey.
Postmasters-New York: Milo 2. Greene,
at Alfred Massachusetts: Althamer n
Chamberlain, at Holliston; Thomas A
HiHs, at Leominster. New Jersey: George
A Van Gieson, at Montclair Illinois:
Charles F. Best, at Mokomis; William II.
Kraper, at Metropolis City; William P
Slack. at Carbondale. Connecticut: Giles
2. Lonrenier. at Moodus. Ohio: George
G.. Sedgwfck. Martins Ferry. Michigan:
Edward L. Bates, Pentwater. Clinton L.
kester, Marcelus; William f. Reimen-
schneider Chelsea. Kansas: Clarence r.
Aitchison. at Columbus: James NJ CHS
ham. at Atchison; Edwin Foster, at In
dependence; Henry l.. Henderson, at Iola
Samuel r. Peters, at Newton. Colorado:
NJ. c. Deering, at Gunnison. California;
William H. Friend. at Oakland; Leander
III. Miner, at Ferndale. Mississippi: Wes-
ley E Collins, at Summit: Joshua Stevens,
at Macon. Wisconsin: Thomas w More
field, at Elkhorn- South Carolina: Emily
E. WhittemOre. at Sumter. North Dakota:
d. c. Mcintosh. at Saint Thomas South
Dakota: Dalton A. Rrosus. at Mermilion
Washington: James NJ. Vernon, at Ever
EFT. New Mexico: Estevan Baca, at So
Corro.
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CUBA AT WASHINGTON.
Busy Times mt the Islands Diplomatic
Headquarters.

There are no buster men in Washington
these days than the members of the Cuban
diplomatic delegation. They hope before
long to attain to the official status Of le-
cation. but at present their connection with
this government is only unofficial and in
formal.
Notwithstanding this fact they are Just
as busy and perform many important
functions as If they had been formally
recognized by the State Department. They
are daily consulted by Gen. Miles, the COM
manding officer of the United States army
az well as Dy Secretary -ilser and Secretary
Long. They frequently appear before the
naval war board to give their advice and
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lave mingled freely in the official. political

have mingled freely in the Official political
and social life of the capital.
Whiie the Cuban resolutions were pend.
ing In Congress-in the last Congress as
Well as in this-Mr. Quesada and Mr.. AL
bertini were frequently consulted by the
members of the Senate committee on for.
eign relations and the friends in the House
OF tree Cuba. In this way they were en-
abled TO counteract a great deal of the hos.
tie sentiment persistently stimulated in
Congress by the Spanish legation. The mis-
statements, caiumEies and false information
circulated by the Spaniards with intent to
damage the cause of the Cubans wera
promptly met, refuted and corrected by
these active representatives of the struy.
Cling insurgents.
The business of the Cuban Diplomatic
delegation has increased immeasurably
since war was declared between Spain and
the United States. The headquarters of the
Cubans in Amarica have been transferred
to Washington, and Minister Estrada
Palma CT the Cuban republic spends most
OF his time he-e; while there is a constant
stream of military and diplomatic ENJOYS
coming and going, bringing information
from the camps of the patriots in Cuba ana
Evening star., 1898-06-04
CONGRESS- HEIGHTS CITIZENS.
Special Meeting Of the Association
Discusses Local interests.

Special Meeting Of the AssOciat II on
Discusses LOCAL interests.
A special meeting of the Congress Heights
Citizens Association was held last evening
for the purpose of hearing statement by
one of the members of a conversation had
by him with the District building inspector,
Mr.. John b. Brady, relative to making
some improvements to the public school
building at Congress Heights and the
ground about 1t.
The member stated that in response to
his request Mr.. Brady visited the public
school building Thursday evening, and
after making an exhaustive inspection Of
the house and premises, said he would rec
ommend to Engineer Commissioner Beach
that enough money be set apart at once to
give the structure three coats of paint in
order that the many defects now visible
in the walls shall be obliterated; also that
Immediately after the annual appropriation
for school building and grounds becomes
available in July sum should be given
sufficient to erect a new wooden fence about
the grounds. and to grade the same in such
q manner as to cause the water to flow
off, which is not the case at present.
The member further stated that he had
earnestly urged Mr.. Brady to recommend
to Engineer Commissioner Beach that a
clock be placed In the tower Of the build
ing, in accordance with the original design.
and for which place in the tower was
prepared when the building was erected.
1t was stated that on account of the roof
of the building being so steep 1t was only
with great difficulty, when the wind was
blowing, that the janiter could raise the
flag, as Is required by the school regula-
tions. and 1t was determined TO request the
building inspector to permit trap door
to be cut In the roof near the pole, which
would obviate all danger.
The committee on village improvements
reported several recidences to be almost
ready for occupancy; also that the large
dancing pavilion In WilBon Park would be
doubled In size at onces and that the force
under Superintendent Watson. Of the street
department had recentIx given the streets
OF Congress Heights q thorough overhaul
ing.
resolution was adopted By unanimous
vote, reciting that the people of Washing
ton are to be congratulated tupon the ap-
pointment Of Captain Beach as Commits
sioner of the District of Columbia; that
situated as we are, without the right Of
suffrage or Representatives in Congress. 1t
is all important that we have liberal Com
missioners, as it has been repeatedly stated
that owing to our peculiar form of gov
ernment capital refuses to come to WASH
ington for investment.
1t is the sense of this meeting that Cap
tain Beach will not burden and embarrass
the people Of the District OF Columbia with
military precision. which is essential In mil
ffary affairs, but rufnaus when applied to
municipal government"
Evening star., 1898-06-04

A dispatch from Norfolk, Va, yesterday
says: The cruiser Cincinnati is at the Nor.
folk navy yard. She came here for repairs.
Her bottom is very foul, but the main trou-
ble is with her boiler tubes, which ara
leaking badly. New tubes have been await
ing her here for some time. Work upon her
viii. go night and day, but II is thought
It cannot be finished in less than ten days.
Evening star., 1898-06-04

If you want to buv, sell
lease property or rent
rooms, want a situation or
want help, it will pay you
to announce the fact in the
advertising columns OF The
Star. They are closely
studied by more than three
times as many people as
read any other paper.
Evening star., 1898-06-04

1t matters little what 1t is that you want
whether situation or a servant-a "waat"
sd- in The Star Will reach the person who
can I'LL your need.
Evening star., 1898-06-04

jor of engineers In the United States volun-
teers, can have the nomination. Others
named on the same side are A. K. Syester
Rockville.
Evening star., 1898-06-04

me safe OF salt Is government monopoly
In China. which yields a yearly revenne or
III OUo0V, as the annual consumption is
5.5ooooo,OOO pounds. and the Importation of
foreign salt is strictly prohibited Alicense
to Sell salt costs So 900 In gold.
Evening star., 1898-06-04

returning with orders from Minister Palma
for the cooperation of Gomez and Garcia
with the United States forces
Evening star., 1898-06-04

A well-known prophet IN London. who is
on record as making the positive prediction
that the end of the world would surely
because he lately paid high premium to
secure the lease OF his business premises
for the next fifteen years.
Evening star., 1898-06-04
As n Business Location.

This improvement will mark an import
ant point in the history of the development
Of this portion of 7th street. For some
time past the changes which have taken
place in the character of the buildings.
both by the erection Of new structures and
the modernizing of old ones. have been
very noticeable. Mr.. VIM. Hahn considers
the corner, which is to be occupied by his
firm, is next TO one at Pennsylvania avenue
and 7th street, where the Saks store is To-
Evening star., 1898-06-04
THE EVENING STAR.

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Rates OF advertising made known application.
Evening star., 1898-06-04
A Lafayette Square Resi-

The large double residence on the west
side of Lafayette Square, recently pur-
chased by Mrs. Mary Mclean Ludlow is
being remodeled and improved under the
direction of Mr.. J. S. Larcombe An addi-
ton is to be made in the rear which will
be used as a ball room. 1t will be 24x5O
feet, and one story in height. The ceiling
however, will be some twenty feet high
The front is to be remodeled and will be
changed to an English basement house
Plans have been made by Mr. E. Norris.
architect
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-12-17
MORE SHIPS FOR DEWEY.
Uncle SANS Fleet 1T Manila WIN Soon Bs
Augmented by Several Gunhoats-Poi.
Icy OF the Navy Department

Washington. Dec. l2. - Admiral
Dewey's feet will be strengthened
shortly by the addition Of some service
able gunboats. The Bennington, now
at Honolulu, has been ordered to pro-
coed to Guam, in the Ladrone group,
and make q survey Of the harbor with
q view to the establishment there OF
q naval station. This done she
will Join Admiral Dewey's fleet By
that time or before the Helena will
have arrived ut Manila and the Con.
cord and Petrol, now cruising around
In Chinese waters, will have returned
and altogether the admiral will have
q sufficient force Of small vessels under
his command to carry out the
presidents policy respecting the
Philippines and to bring into
submission any Of the islanders VINO
may prove refractory, and to release
any Spanish prisoners h.ld 10 confine'
ment by the insurgents. The navy
department is now convinced that II
will not be practicable to carry out q
project 1t entertained ut one time
looking to the reduction OF the United
States naval force on the Asiatic sta
ton, and has settled down to the con-
viction that the feet must rather be
considerably reinforced II the attempt
Is to be made to maintain law and or
der in the i.eOO Philippine islands and
still afford proper protection to the
important interests OF the United
States along the great Asiatic coast
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-12-17
FOREIGN ITEMS OF INTEREST.

In Berlin sheet music Is sold by
weight.
London has 1880 miles Of Streets
Paris coo.
The very finest brand OF Havana cigar
fetches $500 thousand In Paris.
Client. in Belgium. Is built on 20 Is
lands. which are connected by 81
bridges.
The number Of Belgian breweries To-
creased from 2.O77 in 1906 TO s.OS7 Tn
1897.
A large orphan asylum In ST. Peters
burg Is supported by the tax on playing
cards.
In certain Partisan restaurants shil
ling is charged for the use OF the table
cloth.
There are In the German empire
about 100000 persons belonging ts
other countries
Al many as 100000 bottles o.
champagne are stored in the vaults Of
French producers. They represent
cost price Of $4,000. 900.
In Spain Hebrews are not permitted
to erect and maintain houses Of wor
ahlp. They have no civil rights, and 81
| - a the kingdom only a. ollope
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-12-17
PROCEEDINGS IN CONGRESS.
Work OF Our National Lawmakers at Ws'h-
ington During the Ciosing Days OF
the Fifty.Yifth Session.

WHILE the senate was considering pension
hills on the calendar on the 9Th Senator
Vast Mol made n vigorous protest against
passinR them by simply reading their titles
and when n quorum was not present Senator
Vest also introduced n resolution for the OPP
pointment Of Joint commission 70 investigate
me charges Of corruption In the conduct Of the
war with Spain and Q bill prohibiting senators
and ooneressmen from serving on presl.
DENTAL commissions Senator Caffrey La)
Introduced resolution 70 modify the
CLAYTON Bulwer treaty rs far as it
related TO constructing q canal across
the isthmus Of Darien. Senator Mitchell
fWisl introduced a bill TO allow volunteers
disabied IN the var with Spain TO enter volun-
tear soidiers' homes The Nicaragua canal
hill vns then,made the unfinished business and
an Adjournment was taken 10 the 18th 80. The
house passed the urgent deficiency bill prac-
ticallv without opposItion. The amount car
rIcd by the bill is 20, sejsSa The house then
adjourned 10 the 18th. TO give committees m
opportunity 10 work without interruption
In the senate on the 18th, as soea rs the
morning routine business had been disposed OF.
senator Vest mo called up his resolution de-
clarinp II 10 be unconsti tutional for the United
states government TO acquire foreign territory
except for coaling stations or some other like
nnrnose unless its intention was to confer
statehood upon the territory. The senator con-
tended TINT the principle had been sustained
nv the supreme court and spoke for over IN
hour against territorial expansion Senator
platt (Copn.) took issue with Senator Vest
and gave notice OF a speech on the subject in
tho near future Senator Morgan (Ala then
onened the debate on the Nicarauga canal bill
with three.bour aupeal for action ut this ses-
sion. senator Pettirrew ts. d. introduced O
!, a., - -, - - =. h...,..ht. Nf.,na .rd Cana =
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-12-17
MISS scHAEFER's STATEMENT
Ned Gross Nurse from Manila says Amsri-
can soldiers Are Dying from Want
OF Proper Nouriahmsnt.

Honolulu, Dec. 8, via San Francisco,
Dec. l6-The United States transport
Scandal has arrived here from Manila,
which place she left November 15
She brings o number Of officers Of din
charged and furloughed men and two
Red Cross nurses. She brings the
largest mail that ever left Manila.
Miss Schaefer. q Red Cross nurse, who
went from Honolulu to Manila, arriv-
ing there September 20, returned here.
She makes startling charges as to the
way United States soldiers are taken
care Of In Manila Miss Schaefer made
the following statement for publica-
ton:
Scores OF the soldier boys ore dying In the
hospitals ut Manila Just for want OF proper
nourishment They say tho government III
lows 81 cents day for each patient You can
save dozens Of lives on i've cents day. Oh
the utter woe OF the hospitals, the helplessness
OF them! Men Us bright and noble as God
ever made given up TO death. hoping
for It. seeking It. taking poison. doing
anything that will end the despair that
comes upon them Seeing nothing before them
but days OF pain and nights OF wretchcdncss'
without proper food. alone, with no one TO give
them sympathy or cheer, to write to friends, TO
soothe the aching brows or moisten parched
lips II by sheer endurance OF nature or obsti-
macy OF vitality they do get better, there Is be-
fore them nothing but the still more
cherries period OF convalescence with the
probability OF relapse. and the old WEAKNESS OF
despair TO be suffered again No wonder there
are six or seven funerals day. No wonder
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-12-17
PITTSBURG & GULF RUMoR.
Another Statement That tho Drexels VIII
Reorganizs the Road and Name IL tho
Chicago, Kansas City q Gulf

Chicago, Dec. i5.-The story comes
from perfectly reliable source that
the Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf
company is to be reorganized. Nego-
tiations with this end in view are said
to be we'll advanced. 1t Is proposed to
convert the outstanding five per cent
bonds of the company into sa5, 200, 900
OF four per cents. and to authorize an
issue of preferred stock. The Drex'
els, of Philadelphia, are interested
in the deal and are said to be arrang-
ing for the refunding Of the bonds.
The name Of the company is to be
changed to that OF the Chicago, Kan
sas City & Gulf. The issue OF pre-
ferred stock is to be at the rate OF
50, 900 per mile Of road and on this
three per cent. dividends will be guar
anteed. This stock, 1t is said, will be
sold to insiders at $50 share, to AXE
care of equipment notes and buy new
equipment