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Evening star., 1898-09-06

doomed flagship, the Lawrence. in an open
boat to carry his flag TO the Niagara, on
which he passed thI ough the enemy's lines,
scattering shot and shell broadcast. This
second war of Independence in which the
other country learned that the infant
states had put on the dignity of manhood
ana would brook nod interference, had
given US no figure more dear to American
hearts than the sallant Commodore Oliver
Hazard Perry. The locality of Perry's de-
c1s1ve victory over Fngland's fleet in Lake
ERIE Is familiar ground to most Cincin-
natfans. Put-in-Bay teens with incidents
of the famous conflict which took place in
that vicinity. Perry became a national
nero, ana MS tersel message to Gen. Harri-
son at the end of the battle. We have met
the enemy, and they are ours" is watch
woro In our army and navy.
Float . brings out the history of the Mex
lean war. The subject is the storming of
soldiers scaling the steep wall of that
strong fortress and military school, the
West Point of Mexico We have now come
to the events of our own era we may say.
Tor among those who will march in the
ranks of the Grand Army in September
Will be some who were actual participants
In this very scene. We hear the history of
TINS conflict between the United States and
Mexico from lips now growing old, lips
that will all too soon be si!erced forever.
and we marvel that the scenes of their
youth remain SO fresh in their memories.
But as they vividly describe the exciting
sunshine. they will dwell lingeringly over
the fafr picture of Chapultepec, which
crowns the almost inaccessible hill over
locking the City CT Mexico.
Civil War and Last War.
Number 6 is float representing the civil
war. 1t Is representation of the plucky
little Monitor which so gallantly held it's
own in the memorable dual between the
Monitor and Merrimac. that furious en-
easement fought in Hampton Roads in the
spring of 1862.
The next tableau, No. I, represents our
latest War-the Spanish-American The
subject Is the wreck of the Maine. This
needs no explanation. The veriest child
can tell the date of that deplorable disas-
ter, which shook the nation 20 it's center
IKE the shock of an universal earthquake.
Liberty, that greatest blessing for which
our 1orefatherS poured out their hearts
biood, has again demanded 4 sacrifice of
the Hover of the nation. Side by side like
true bro-hers Of ore blood. have the once
clashlng north ard south fought for "Old
Glory. There is now no nortn no south
10 east, no west, but Union forcver-"one
nag, one country and one people"
NO is an allegorical represent ton of
Peace. This car will! be most appropriately
escorted by the hoard of education and the
CADETS OF tie SCHOOLS. Universal education
is the safeguard of Il nation. ignorance
leads to superstition. and superstition clogs
'he "neels OF progress. ]. T. H.
Evening star., 1898-09-06
The Concert for the Soldiers.

The plans for the concert to be given un-
der the auspices Of the ladies of Westmin
ster Church, in cooperation with the Pen
sion Office Ladies' Relief Association. for
Wednesday evening, the 7th instant, at the
Grand Opera House are matured, and give
promise of a most successful affair The
program published in yesterdays Star Is
an excellent one. including some of the
best of our local talent, who have kindly
volunteered their services. The Marine
Band will give its assistance to the occas-
ion. The cause-entertainment for the SOL
diers passing through Washington-is one
that assures large attendance, and II is
believed that the occasion will prove a
financial success and great helm to the
worthy cause for which it was projected
Tickets OF admission for the concert NAV
be exchanged for reserved seats by the
payment of twenty-five cents at Sanders e.
staymans 1877 street northwest, or at
of the performance.
Evening star., 1898-09-06
DIR. SEEMS yERACITY CHALLENGED.
A Chattanooga Editor Claims That
He Hns Queercd His Record.

Dr. Nicholas Sem, who was recently
widely quoted as warning against the con-
tinued occupation of the camping ground
at Montauk Point, terrifying his protest IN
that connection by references 10 his fore
casts as to the healthfulness of Camp
Thomas at ChickamaUga, has aroused the
indignation of the Chattanooga press be
cause Of what are alleged 20 be discrepan-
cies between his claims of prescience ani
the facts The Star is in receipt of the fol-
lowing letter from ]. E. MacGowan. editor
of the Chattanooga Times, inclosing cut
tiIg from an editorial contained in The
Star OF August 81. referring to DIR. Senn's
assertion that ne had advised against a
continuance Of Camp Thomas. that lis ad-
vice was ignored and that typhoid fever
developed later in the camp:
DR. Sem seems tc be an irreclaimable
romancer. blatherSkite and notoriety seek
that while ne was Camp Thomas he was
delighted with its healthfulness and adapt
ability for camping purposes. l inclose a
clipping from the Times OF September 2.
The clipping noted after quoting from
DR.. Senn's Interview about Camp Wikof
and Camp Thomas containing the asser-
ton that his warnings Of the future bad
condition OF the latter had been ignored by
the higher medical authorities of the army
u Ioceeds as follows:
The above Is what DIR. Sem says he
Ss-iu dDOul tAG pain w nat ne ftiI say
was in writing. and was obtained by IFS
correspondent here, David b. MacGowan,
and telegraphed to the Chicago Tribune of
June IL. where it appeared as follows:
e Col. Nicholas Sem. attached to the
medical staff of the 1st Division, LIST Corps
was Immediately placed by general consent
In the position of consulting surgeon of the
entire camp After a week or DIR. Sem
found time to jot down his reflections or
the healthfulness of the camp and his ex-
periences since his arrival. Coming from
Cue VINO does Lot guess, they ought 20 be
of interest In lay as well medical circles.
The doctor writes: 'Chickamauga Park Is
admirably adapted for a large camp. j.
embraces several square miles. The forest
trees furnish protection against the burn
ing rays Of the serni-tropical sun. and the
many open places and fields are utilized as
drill grounds Humus is scanty and the
suIsoil is of clay. The surface is some
Evening star., 1898-09-06

The Presidents yacht. Sylph. has just
been on a trial trip. She was originally
one of the mosquito fleet Of warships used
for scout or vidette duty, but has recently
teen converted at the navy yard into
pleasure yacht for the special use of the
President of the United States In order
to test her fitness and efficiency for that
service. Mr.. Allen assistant secretary of
the navy, took her on a two days trip
down the Potomac. She left the navy yard
Saturday afternoon, and returned last
night. visiting Hampton Roads and Nor
folk in the meantime.
The Sylph is in command of Lieut.. W. ].
Maxwell and her eng nes and machinery
are under the supervision of Assistant En-
gincer j. Reeves She will be kept here
fer the special benefit of the President, and
will be used wheneN er necessary TO convey
foreign visitors to Mt. Vernon. Heretofore
re pre- sentatives of foreign governments
who have visited " ashington in an official
Evening star., 1898-09-06
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION.
Charge Against Private Kinney O
the Eicat MiAHtSainni.

In responce to a request for Information
concerning the reported attempt made by
a private of the 1st Mississippi Volunteers
upon the life of Colonel Govan of that
regiment, General Breckenridge, in COM
mand at Chickamauga Park, wired the
War Department last night as follows:
Replying to telegram of last night on
the attempt to assassinate colonel of 1st
Mississippi, Private J. A. Kinney Company
H. of the regiment, is alleged to have en-
tered the colonel's tent after he had re-
tired for the night, about 10 o'clock, Sep
tember 3, and with1a loaded revolver vio-
lently threatened the life of the colonel
The soldier was arrested, after trying to
shoot the adjutant and causing much dis
order in camp. The court met for the trial
Of Kinney at this morning. The regi-
ment will leave for Lauderdale Springs on
Thursday, possibly Wednesday,
1t is taken for granted by the War De-
partment officials that the court had reach
ed no decision at the time General Breck-
inridges dispatch was sent.
Evening star., 1898-09-06
Physicians the
World Over

have for half century recognized
and prescribed the genuine Johann
1off's Malt Extract as the one true
tonic and blood maker which can
always be relied upon. Dr. P. Gun
terman of Louisville, KY, writes: Il
have drank and prescribed Johann
Hoff's Malt Extract for forty years."
DR.. James c. Wilson of Flint,
Mich, writes: Il have for many
years prescribed Johann Hoff's Malt
Extract for its tonic and strengthen
ing effects, and find it worthy of the
high reputation it has always had
among physicians"
Get the genuine Johann Hoff's
Malt Extract. All others are imita-
tons.
Evening star., 1898-09-06
An ErrfnS Youth.

Sixteen years old, drunk and in a house
of prostitution. pretty bad indictment
against you. What do you think of your
self" said Judge Kimball to Frank Dun
ley today in the Police Court. The young
man hung his head in shame and silence
The keeper Of a colored disreputable house
and an inmate of the house testified that
Dunley was drunk there last night, was
very disorderly and broke a glass.
Where did you get the hquor?" inquired
the judge
The boy declined to say.
THAT is invariably the case with you
boys" remarked the judge. You always
refuse to tell where you get the liquor that
brings you and your parents into disgrace.
You should be heartily ashamed of your
self. You are fined $10.'
And the young man stepped back into
the pen, while his sobbing mother pro-
ceeded to get the amount of the fine i'm
posed
Evening star., 1898-09-06

capacity have been taken to Mt. Vernon
On one of the river steamers else have
gone by the electric railway. and the Off
Gals have been somewhat embarrassed by
the lack of a suitable government vessel
for such purpose. The dispatch boat Del
phin was too large and the naval tug Tri-
ton was not regarded as suitable. The
yacht Sylph is believed to be just the thing
for such cruises
Description of the Vessel.
She was built at Roach's ship yard
Chester. Pa, from designs made by Gard
ner & Cross for a wealthy merchant of
in length 20 feet beam and feet 8 inches
draught- She is schooner-rigged and fit
ted with two Almy boilers and a triple ex-
panson engine capable of developing a
speed of seventeen knots an hour. Her
coal capacity is fifty tons. She was built
with the idea of being a comfortable cruis-
er, and at the same time of light enough
Graft to enter most of our coast ports. She
IS well furnished and is fitted out with
every appliance for ease and comfort For
ward on deck is mahogany dining saloon
with connecting pantry. Below aft she
has four large state rooms, finished in white
and gold; a large main bath room and
lavatory, and at the extreme after end a
double state room for the captain and en-
9ineer. The quarters for the cre,c are for
ward. The water tanks, ammunition rooms
and store rooms are below the cabin floor
forward and aft The vessel is lighted
throughout with electricity, and has a bat
terry of two six-pound and two three-pound
rapid-fire guns She was bought by the
government while on the stocks. and was
put into commission near the close of the
war with a crew of naval reserves She
never met the enemy, however, and had
no opportunity to distinguish herself.
Evening star., 1898-09-06
Injunction Refused.

justice Cox today denied an injunction
ana oVerruied a motion for the appoint
ment OF a receiver in the case of Ormand
n butier against Daniel H. Ferry, the
broker. Butler claims to have a one-third
interest in the brokerage concern as a
silent partner. In his bill he alleged that
he feared fraud and desired to have the
partnership dissolved and a receiver an
keinted. He asked an injunction to restrain
Ferry from checking out cerSain funds in
bank.
Evening star., 1898-09-06
THE COURTS,

Equity Court No. 1-Justice Cox
Smoot agt. Smoot; A A. HoehIinp tr
appointed guardian ad Iitem Butler agt.
Ferry lnJuhction denied and motion for re-
ceiver overrued Aspen Consolidated Min
ing Company agt Bliss; appearances of ab-
sent defendant ordered. Goerts agt. Bliss.
90 DUFFY agt- Martin: pro confesso against
deIendant Martin granted. Vollmer agt.
Follmer; appearance of absent defendant
ordered.
Probate Court-Justice Cox.
Estate of Thomas Garden; will dated
April II, 1880, fled
Evening star., 1898-09-06

Ralph Ellsworth Gibbs, sixteen years old,
was arrested this morning by Detectives
Helan and McNamee as fugitive from his
parents. The boy lives in wilkesbarre,
Pa. and several days ago he left home
with small amount of his fathers money.
This morning he called at the general de-
livery window at the city post office for a
letter and was arrested. His fathsr will
probably come for him.
Evening star., 1898-09-06

THE PRESIDENTS YACHT
ine of the Mosquito Fleet to Be Used for
Pleasure.
Assistant Secretary Allen of the Navy
Has Been Making a Trial Trip
on the Sylph.
Evening star., 1898-09-06
Fugitive in Cu.tody.

Just what you want in the Furniture
line in Hoeke's Clearing Sale.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-09-06

Black brccsdcd satin. strictly all pure
silk, new designs. a splendid assort-
ment and nice quality. Worth E6No
oSc .-.- oS-e
Black rustic tanetas. IN the new kid
finish. the latest thing out-a magnificent
quality, very heavy weight. hDE/
Regular I5c. 5c.-........... VSZ(Se
Evening star., 1898-09-06
3: e.: e. 6; ~ s 6: 81 e {
First to cut fall silks

AS usual took the initiative in the reduction of Tor
fall silk stufs We have had wonderful the result OF
The and choicest conceptions going much less
than they makedfor much less than the stus
marked in the windows of othe large The showing is
splendid and embraces host of noveiesn fact, the
silk stock is half as large again has been.
Evening star., 1898-09-06

New black swivel taffetas. In hrocRded
grounds. with neat dots ana figures. in
blue cerise, white. red. green
and hello. strictly all silk. zEr
Worth Sl.OO. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. lS~s
Fine black satin duchesse royal-a mag
nifcent quality. brilliant luster. all pure
silS and % inches wide Worth OS<-
Sl.2J ..--.--.-.---.-'--.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
The Laws of War.
To the Editor Of The Evening Star:

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
would respectfully inquire If Spain has
not violated the laws Of war in her deal
ings with the people of Cuba, and. If SO,
whether there is any tribunal that has the
right to call the transgressor to account
for her sins against law and humanity, and
the right to say that those outrages shall
continue no longer?
Too cowardly to attack the armed rebels
and compel them to obey her laws, Spain,
to accomplish their submission, has re-
sorted to the starvation of the non-com-
batants, the aged men and the women and
Children of that unhappy island. This she
has done under the decree of the monster
Weyler by applying the torch to their
homes confiscating their property and de-
pr1v1ng them OF all means of earning q liv-
ing by shutting them up in military-guarded
Enclosures. Already over 100000 absolutely
defenseless Cubans have died of starvation
in those prison Enclosures and Consul Gen
eral Lee informs us that over 200, 900 more
are on the verge Of starvation.
In my opinion, our worthy President made
a grave mistake in having permitted the
execution Of the Weyler decree In the
sue Of that decree our government should
have said to Spain in unmistakable lam
guage: We will not permit that Infamous
decree to be enforced upon defenseless Gu
bans; and II it is not Immediately disal-
lowed and annulled, we will acknowledge
the independence OF the Cuban republic"
Had we thus acted, the whole world would
us In whatever might have followed from
such humane and heroic action by the great
American republic. ZENAS C. ROBBINS.
March 81 1855.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
ART LOAN EXHIBITION FOR CHARITY
AT THE OLD CoRCORAN GALLERY,
FROM MONDAY. APRIL IL. TO SUNDAY,
APRIL "a, INCLUSIVE.

Magnificent cole ction Of Paintings, Tapestries
LaCes, Fans. Miniatures, etc. Over two hundred
Pictures, including many celebrated Old AMI Mod
Masters. Superb collection OF Tapestries.
Rare and Beautiful Miniatures. Beautiful Laces
OF historic al interest.
Among the notable pictures portrait OF the
Duke Of Wellington, ty Sir Thomas Lawrence.
Portrait of Napoleon, Ey Horace Nernet-Hogarth,
by himself-The Missi"nary's Story. by Nibertl
The Alchemist, by Isabey-Sheep In the High.
lands, by Rosa Bonheur-The Mother of Washing
ton. by Hucson-The Bath, by Bougereau. some
other artists represented Van Dyck. Sir Joshua
Reynolds, Corot, Ricot. Mariazo. Delacroix MIL
lais Diaz, Gerome, Dore, Sir Peter Lely, Fortuny,
Gilbert. Stuart. Cooley, Gainsborough, Watts.
Bonnat, Detaille, Daubigny, Regnault
Wonderful Laces worn 10y Marie Antoinette and
Cardinal Richelieu.
Finest Tapestries in this country.
This wonderful collection entirely from
private owners, loaned for charity, and the public
will probably have another opportunity to
see the masterpieces it includes
Hours from 10 am. to G pm. week days SUM-
days, to pm. Opening night. Monday tho
l1th Tickets. 81. Through the week, zoe.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
THE INDIAN CONTINGENT.
Speculation as to Their Service I'm
War With Spain.


An interesting question to be considered,
It is believed, in the event of war with
Spain is how many Indian troops would
be available for active service, If necessary
to employ them. OF course, it is under
stood that the Indians could not be drafted
into the service, as in the majority of cases
express stipulations have been made in the
treaties that they are not to be mixed up
in hostilities with which this country is
concerned. 1t is believed, however that
If they were actually needed they would
be mustered in. During the war between
the states there were hundreds of indians
enlisted. OF the tribes, the Cherokees were
well represented.
Chief Duncan Of the Nation. who is in
Washington on business of interest to his
people. is stopping at the National Hotel.
He said to a Star reporter that he thought
1t likely the Cherokees would enlist ami
take part in the fight with the Spaniards.
The nature of the Indian, he says, is phIeg-
time for him to make up his mind. When
1t is settled, though, and the step is taken,
he is one of the last to give in.
The CherokeeS' country, Mr.. Duncan
states, was devastated during the civil
war, as badly as is Cuba at the present
time. It was the borderland of the con-
fiict for the two armies, and felt the full
force of the powerful current of warfare.
Ihougn the Indians mad been promised
protection, troops were withdrawn from
the forts, and the Cherokees suffered the
consequences.
Several regiments were organized by the
Indians. they being forced into it, to cer-
tain extent. The most Of these were COM
manded by officers Of their own race. and
they fought bravely through the battles
in which they were concerned. One of
these was the battle of Oak Hill, where
General Lyon was killed. Some Of the
regiments shared the fortunes of the fed
eral troops, and others joined hands with
those of the south.
The Indian is a warrior by nature, Mr.
Duncan says, and though the Cherokees
are peaceful and law-abiding citizens, be-
ing engaged at the present in agricultural
pursuits. it is possible they would be found
ready to take up arms and fight against
foreign invader
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
Playing ON the street.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
The editorial In last nights Star headed
Playing ON the Street will find grateful
response in the hearts Of many who suffer
from the lawless manner the children are
allowed to use the streets as a public play
ground. especially narrow streets like Cor
coran, Riggs and Westminster, etc, Cor
coran street especially being provocatiou
and nuisance, and 1t Is to be hoped the par
ents will regard this appeal in behalf OF the
safety of their children. and The Star will
receive thanks for reminding them OF this
Snuch-needed reform. ANNOYED"
April 1, 1H9S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
SUIT for, Divorce.

Amelia Scott. through Attorney Z. Cabell
Williamson. has fled suit for divorces
against Frank Scott. Desertion and cruelty
are alleged on the part OF the defendant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02

but which will be made evident in "An
Irish Gentleman" The result ought, there
fore, to be delightful entertainment. Dur
ing the course of the play several new
E.ings. written expressly for the production,
will be given by Mr.. Mack. Among them
are The Irish Street Singer" MY Hearts
Delight" Mack's Dove Song and MY
Dearest Girl" BY request Molly Or will
also be given. Mr.. Mack's supporting COM
pany. which is one Of unusual excellence,
includes Richard J. Dillon, Marie Bates.
k-dolph jackson, Olive White, Edwin
Brandt. Florence Ashrooke, George w.
Deyo. w. J. Mason, Little Florence dip,
Thomas Jackson, Minnie Ap, B. Williams
and Louie Maurice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02

Two Mauritius postage stamps of the Is
nue. OF 1858. belonging to DR.. Legrand's
collection. have been sold for 48 600 francs
to u. Bernichon Of Paris.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1898-04-11
E| conf|icto hispano-yankee
UN COMPAS DE ESPERA

Desde aver veDfa asegurandose que ell
casus beM surgido entire Espafia los Estsdos
Unidos habfa entrado en- un perfodo de arrcglo,
merced la expontanea mediaci6n Official de
Alemania.
Sobre el particular So hsofan yarios comen
tsrios, oreyendo unos possible el arreglo, y otros
considerandolo muy diffcil, dsdo el estado q
que han llegado las cosas y los preparativos
de guerra hechos por una y otra naci6n.
Nosotros, deseando informar & nuestros
lectores de mode idediguo, hemos procurado
adquirir notioias de buena fuente.
Y de elias resulta que no solamente Ale
mania, siuo todas las potencias europeas han
interpuesto amistcsamente su inAuencia cerca
del gobierno de Washington, fin de que Sc
somets IN. compass de espera mentrss Sc
puede hsllar un arreg'o decoroso para Espafia
y los Estados Unidos.
Las naciones mediadoras Green que todo
podra solucionarse satisfactoriamente asf 10
espera tambi6n la opinion sensata.
Esto es todo 10 que hasta ahora hemos po'
dido averiguar de cierto. 81 durante ell dfa Sc
reciben nueyas notioias, las daremos Ultima
hora
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1898-04-11
T E A T R @

Anoche, como estaba anunciado, con bas-
tante pablico Sc llevo efeoto en- nuestTo tea
tro por la compaffa de jdvenes sdoionados de
esta capital, la gran foncion de gala cuyo pro-
ducto Sc destina al fomento de Ia escuadra es-
pailola. Subieron la escena las aplaudidas
zsrzuelitas en- un acto elias Campanadas,, eEl
Monsgui.lo , clos Aparecidoss, distinguien-
dose en- ell desempefo de la primera dc estas
obras: les seflores Nadsl Velez, ,quienes hicie'
ron un don Lucas I'm don Maximo, respecti-
vamente, admirables. Las fimpaticas sef1ori-
tas Maroera Ramos llamaron mucho la aten-
cion del pdbioo por su naturalidad desenvol.
tu-a; ell seilor Abella tiene mucha sans faeon
para desempehar sus papeles, y estuvo anoche
muy feliz; los seilores Lodbriel X. ' Garcia,
bier, sobresaliendo Ell primero en- su papel de
Rufno. En- el desempefo de clos Monagui
Hos, con 1ul.tsron muchos aplausos de nuevo
las seforitas Maroeira y Ramos, y ell seilor
Monreal nos hizo un Juanito de doble
u El seilor Qairol SO porto como todo un
buen comandante de cabsllerfa. De clos Apa.
recidos, fus Ell h@roe in scena ell se6or Loubrlel
R. Durante los intermedios el sefor Arevalo,
aside de Ia g'oriosa baudera esrahola, recto
dos oomposciones patri6ticas que fuerou muy
aplaudiias, cuyo autor es un apreciable joven
de esta capital.
La function de anoche fue un triunfo para
la kimpatica troupe.