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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-13
NICARAGUA-CANAL COMMISSION.
Admiral Walkers Reasons for an
Additional Appropriation.
washington Star. l2th)

Admiral Walker, at the head OF the
Nicaragua Canal Commission, has sent
TO the Secretary of State the following
letter. asking an additional appropria-
tion for the work Of his commission, and
1t VIII be sent TO Congress-
'"The Nicaragua Canal Commission, with
its STAFF, instruments, and outfit. IS now
I'm Nicaragua in condition for continuing
the surveys and examinations into the
proper route, the feasibility and cost OF
construction Of the Nicaragua canal. with
the view of making complete plans for the
entire work of construction of such
canal
"a large amount Of money has been
expended I'm bringing to Nicaragua a stan
Of about one hundred engineers and sur
veyors. A large additional force of native
laborers must be employed and the work
ing parties must be maintained and fed
from the United States, as they cannot
be supplied with promptness and GER
tainty from the resources Of Nicaragua
In the wild part Of the country where
their work will be prosecuted.
work of the nature upon which this
commission is engaged is IN this country
carried on at great expense. The monthly
payroll will be large. and the expense
OF transportation and maintenance Will
be heavy
Now that the commission is here, with
its staff, instruments, outfit, and stores
of all kinds, It would be most unfortunate
10 be obliged to suspend the work and
send the white employees back 10 the
United States because Of lack OF funds
A great loss of money and a long delay
would result therefrom. and / therefore
recommend that an additional appropria-
ton Of 100000 for the use Of this COM
mission be asked Of Congress by special |
bill. the money 10 be made Immediately |
available. that there may be no doubt OF |
the work being carried through continu- |
ously to the end, and that the whole |
question Of the feasibility and cost or /
construction Of canal by the Nicaragua |
route may so far as possible, be settled |
~. NJ 1885,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-13
New Japanese Cabinet.

LONDON, January ia dispatch to
the Daily Mail from Shanghai says that
the new japanese Cabinet has been COM
pleted. with the following distribution OF
portfolios: Premier Marquis Ito; Minister
Of Foreign Affairs Baron Nissi (NichD;
Minister Of the Interior, Viscount Koshi-
kawa; Minister of War. Niscount Kat
sura; Minister Of Marine. Marquis Saigo
Tsugumichi; Minister OF Finance. Count
nouye; Minister OF Commerce. Baron
Itom-Yoji; Minister OF Communications,
Baron Snyematsu; Minister OF Education.
Marquis Salonyi; Minister OF Justice, NJ.
Some.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-13
PEOPLES PARTY CONFERENCE.
Most of Those i'm Attendance Middle
of-the-HOaders.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, January R.-The con-
ference called by the national organiza-
ton Of the Peoples party went into ses-
sion at Masonic Hall to-day. with about
fifty prominent Popullsts present. Most
of those in attendance are known as Mid
dle-Of -the-Road Populists. Very few MEM
beers of the National Executive Commit
tee Of the party who had been invited.
have appeared The conference will prob
ably be I'm session two days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-13
THE ADVISORY COUNCILS MEETING
Much Interest being Manifested-
Special Rates 10 Members.

Colonel John ]. Williams, Lieutenant
Grand Commander of the Grand Camp or
Confederate Veterans, has sIgnifed his
intention Of complying with the request
of Grand-C Commander Stubs that he SHAH
preside over the meeting of the Advisory
Council 10 be held in Lynchburg next
Thursday. In letter TO a prominent
Confederate, Colonel Williams expresses
the hope that there may be a full at
tendance from all sections of the State.
Advices received here indicate that such
will be the case. as there is widespread
Interest felt in the outcome of the coun-
els review of the work Of the lnvesti-
eating Committee.
Adjutant- General Thomas Ellett has
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-13
No Greater New York Poss-omce.
philadelphia PressD

philadelphia Press)
DO not direct letters to Greater New
York;; there Is no such place. 1t Is
merely y phrase description Of the COM
bmed cities and bOrOughs covering 81
miles Of territory and a. population OF
3,3JOOOO, which came under one charter
government on last Newly ear SHAY.
since that time thousands Of letters have
been mailed 70 Greater New York" a
place unknown 10 the post-ofiice authori-
ties The old post-ofices Of New York.
Brooklyn Long Island City, and the
smaller places than have been taken into
the consolidated city still exist and carry
or business at the old stand. The United
States Government has not taken any
part i'm the consolidation. It's pOst-ofices
remain as before. and in all probability
will continue as they have been for some
time to come.
The common error OF taking Greater
New York as the real name. rather than
as a mere description of the consolidated
city, has started afresh the discussion OF
the name. New York has been adopted
as the charter name of the consolidated
city. II was never a very good name for
a city. New is never i'm the long run
desirable addition TO the name Of a town.
1t was not wise. in the first place 10 give
the city and State the same name. IL has
always been the source Of some confusion
and trouble But it IS hard 70 change
these things. New York has history. and
will not willingly bring u 10 am end and
start fresh merely as a part OF a MAN
haitian" york" ''YOrklyn," Great
York." or any other OF the names pro-
posed which destroys the continuity or
the older city and robs New Workers OF
the satisfaction which the rapid growth
Of a city gives to its inhabitants even
when most Of that growth Is obtained by
annexation.
New York; will. therefore. remain as
the name Of one Of the worlds greatest
cities but those having correspondence
with residents OF Brooklyn will do well
20 await the instructions of the post-ofiice
before changing the form OF
address on their letters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-13
Mr. Bethei at the Hospital.

The city ambulance was called Just be
fore midnight 10 the strcet-car sheds on
west Main street 10 take charge Of a.
elderly man. Mr.. William Monroe Bethel
who having ridden uptown on a car
was unable TO find his way home or give
directions as TO where he lived. Mr.
Bethel seemed somewhat dazed, and the
ambulance-surgeon was afraid he had
suffered a slight stroke OF paralysis lie
was taken 10 the hospital, until informa-
ton. could be gotten az 70 where he
lived
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-13
RlchmOnders In New York.

NEW YORK. January l2.-Cspecial)-J.
c.. Mayfeld, J. Morrison and wife. So.
Denis; 4 ID. Hotchkiss. Imperial; G.. B.
Stacy. Cadillac; w. S. Stairars. r. NJ
Stairars, Stuart; J. II. Parker, New AM
sterdam.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-13
United Mime workers.

COLUMBUS, o.. January l2.-When the
United Mine-Workers' convention adj
journed this evening the election OF OFF,
GERS was I'm progress. President NJ. ID.
Ratchford, OF Massillon, o.. was re-
elected
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-13
JAPANESE TRANSPORT WRECKED.
Eighty Lives LOst-Nine Naval
Cadets Among the Missing.

VICTORIA, b. c., January 12.-Latest
advices from the Orient state that the
Japanese transport steamer Nara was
wrecked December 2ith, and about eighty
lives were lost. The only survivors were
five seamen, who were picked up by the
steamer Madura Maura. Captain Yasuda,
Of the japanese navy. Nine cadets are
among the missing.
The vessel struck an uncharted rock,
her cargo shifted, and she went to the
Bottom.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-13
Fiibustering smack Captured.

HABANA. January l2.-The Spanish
gunboat Gallcia has captured OFF the
south coast OF Cuba. near Manzanillo,
province OF Santiago de Cuba, q fishing
smack from Jamaica, having on board
cargo OF war material, medicines. gro
ceries, and clothing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-13

ID. j. Riley, OF Petersburg. was arrested
last night. and lodged at the Second
Police Station. charged with stealing an
overcoat. the property Of Il. L. May. The
coat was valued at so.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-13
BLuE RIDGE CHAPTER.

or the Blue Ridge Chapter Mrs. Miller
gave an unusually interesting account
Having about twenty-five members, the
chaDter bids IL meetings VI private
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-13

Miss Elizabeth Porter Gould delivered
her lecture on the National University
as memorial TO Washington last night.
and it was heard with proht by the large
and cultured audience She outlined the
plan quite fully. and intensified the great
interest already felt in this undertaking
by the d. A. r. Miss Gould lectures be-
fore the Woman's Club this morning at
II 80 o'clock.
After Miss Goulds lecture Mr.. A. B.
Clarke gave an exhibit Of beautiful Ste
reopticon views Of the Old homes Of Vir-
ginia, with most interesting descriptions
and explanations by Mr w. G.. Stanard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-13

There is hot fight over the Portsmouth
post-office. Cor which Mr.. S. l.. Burroughs
is endorsed by National-Committeem
Bowden and prominent businessmen, re-
CARELESS of party, in that city. His OPP
ponent is Mr.. p. II. Larkin, who has also
strong following, and tonight there Is
q delegation here headed by Major John
T. Brady and j. f. Pace. Of Portsmouth.
who insist that If Burroughs is appointed
they will defeat his confirmation. 1t is
matter of doubt whether this can be
effected.
Postmaster Fred. Reid. of Newport
News, is I'm the city, looking after his
new sub-station, and also putting in good
work for the new public building for that
city. 20 cost 100000
Evening star., 1898-04-23

the true artist-the simple story of birth,
growth. activity and earned repose, which
is common to man. Each of these charm
ing tablets would suffice for story, and
yet they are designedly so sketchy as to be
simply suggestive. Like the chorus in the
Greek Tragedy. they supplement the action
and form an effective background for the
main figure. but do not distract attention.
This grand womanly figure is triumph
or modern Christian art. The pose Is most
graceful. the action we'll defined the drap-
cry fitting, while the face, bent over the
immediate task. is worthy of serious study
IL Is full OF meaning. The whole compost
ton breatheS cheerfulnesS and satisfaction
This life has been happy, and it's ending
mere Is but the passing from one to another
stage OF continuous existence. The dead
ara not forgotten: for them the symbolic
wreath upon the funeral urn; but the sep
aration is to be but for a moment-the
happy family shall soon be reunited,
Artist. owner. and. above all, the public.
who may long read and take to heart this
lesson OF comfort and hope, are to be
heartily congratulated
l. EDWARDS CLARKE.
Evening star., 1898-04-23
COons and Bulldog Fight.

m the Chicago Chronicle
A valuable thoroughbred bulldog was
torn to pieces by five raccoons in Glen
Oak Park. Peoria, yesterday. The dog.
was running loose In the park and, unob-
served. stopped at the pit containing the
'coons. Instantly there was chorus Of
sharp barks and deep growls. They did not
fancy each other. Through the iron rail-
ing the dog stuck its nose and offered fight.
The nearest coon attached its claws to the
nose and the dog sprang back with a howl
Over the iron railing and into the pit
jumped the dog. Each coon attacked the
dog from q different point. They buried
their teeth and claws into his flesh and
held on like leeches. Such a howl went up
as possibly was never heard In that section
before.
Park Policeman Sam Gill was attracted
to the pit by the noise and with ssed the
strange fight of the animals. He said there
was not a spot on the dogs body that was
not cut. The 'coons were fierce and had
the dog completely at their mercy. They
could not be shaken off. Policeman Gill
killed the dog in order to end the butchery
He could not have lived and apparently it
was the only way to end the fight. After
the dog was dead 1t was necessary to beat
the 'coons in order to make them release
their hold.
Evening star., 1898-04-23
AFFAIRS IN GEoRGErowN.

Second Session or ft.Country SkuIe--
Patriotic Demonstration Proposed,
The second session of the Country
Skule' was held last evening at the Dunn
barton Avenue NJ. E. Church and brought
cut good audience. Practically the same
program was presented as on the first oc-
caslon. On account of the pending trouble
with Spain the rendition of several ma
tional songs was aGtled, which found great
favor with the audience. Mr. James Ca
thell contributed comic song, Appropriate
10 the occasion, referring to the fact that
all men in cur country would fight for
the American flag and I'VE ought 10 be
thankful for that" A patriotic incident
occurred during the rendition of the pro-
gram, while the Star Spangled Banner was
being sung. One of the male members in
the school wore necktie of the Spanish
coiors other members took the necktie
from Its place, threw it on the floor and
covered IL with the American flag, greatly
to the delight of all present.
Ihe funeral of Young John Wallace AL
len, VINO fell overheard and was drow ned
In the canal Wednesday, as stated in The
star at the time, was held this afternoon
at 4 oc clock from his parents residence
a2Z9 Prospect avenue. The child vas only
five years Of age and while playing with
some companions along the bank of the
canal made misstep and fell overheard
dis companions were so scared that they
did not say anything of the catastropne
until the following day.
Ihe citizens of Georgetown are making
preparations Tor grand PATRIOTS demon
Stration some time carry next week. Just
what shape the celebration Wiil take is
kept secret, but many of the young peo-
pie viii participate Quite a numbe:. have
expressed their determination to volunteer
as soon as second call Cor troops shall
be made. If such an occas sion arises. Sev-
erai policemen from the Georgetown pre-
clnct Will leave having received practical
assurance that in the event of their return
Enscathcd they can return to duty.
Pfof Gus i. Mason of the National Mu-
scum Will deliver a lecture tomorrow even
1ig at IA! o'clock at the Gay Street Bap-
tist Church.
Only one mass VIII be celebrated tenor
row at st. AIMS Church, TeDicytown, and
mat at O'Clock ir the morning the pas
Tor; Rev Joseph Mallon. officiating.
classes Tor instructions, preparatory to
receiving holy communion. are being held
at trinity Church every Monday. Wednes-
cay and Friday afternoon at ,s:3D ocock.
f'or grown people unable to attend in the
afternoon Instructions are given every
Monday evening
There was a small fire yesterday on the
canai boat DR.. Knott. which was lying in
Rock Creek opposite Godeys wharis. The
report was humorously spread that the
spanish iotilla had reached Washington,
entered the canal and burned one Of the
gun boats OF the waterway. The fire in
the beat was confined in the cabin, and
was caused by tar kettle running over.
The damage was small
Evening star., 1898-04-23
ANAcosTg PAP P ENlNes
Dramatic Entertainmspt b, Soldiers Home
Company at g. Elfsabsth's Asylum.
ORGANIZATION of Chnutauqua Reading
Company of Cavalry-Briefs.

The Soldiers Home Dramatic Company
appeared at st. Elfzabeths last evening,
presenting 'The Gutta Percha Girl" a
three-act play, in which the cast was as
follows: Misses Susie Buckler, Laura Eich-
elberger. Mabel Owen, Grace Ross, Stein
berg and Messrs. c. T. Daily. Harry En-
glish. R w. Test cnd William Hutchinson
Messrs Slaybaugh, Alden and Eberbach
performed with the mandolin, banjo and
guitar.
A debate was held at the Van Buren,
School by members of the seventh grade
yesterday afternoon on Should Cuba be
Annexed?' The judges decided the mega
tive side winner.
Mr. John Brayerol Of Anacostia and Miss
Annie Hesse of Washington were married
Wednesday at noon at the Church of the
Immaculate Conception in Washington.
Immediately after the ceremony the cou-
pie left for a trip to New York city. They
will reside in ths future on New York
avenue. 's-''-4 = 'SS
.7At a meeting held at. the parsonage of
the Anacostia.M Ne E. Church, for the pur-
ppse of organizing, a Chautauqua, reading
circle. the following named were present
and enrolled their names as the first mem
bers: Misses Cora Mclean Mary Mclean,
Edith GPyles, Emma Isaac. Elsie Armiger,
Nettie Drummond and Messrs. Charles
Linger John Fort and George King.
A stereopticon exhibition was given last
evening at Masonic Hall by Mr.. John E.
Powell. superintendent of the Anacostia M.
E. Church for the benefit Of the building
fund of the church. The war in Cuba was
Illustrated With over thirty fine Views, the
destruction of the Maine was the subject
of fifteen more. and twenty-one views of
vessels of the Unitsa States navy and some
miscellaneous pictures concluded the pro-
gram. The entertainment took a patriotic
turn, and as various pictures of national
Significance were dashed upon the screen
the audience arose and joined in singing
The Star Spangled Banner" My Coun-
try, 'Tis Of Thee" and Hail, Columbia"
Mr.. George w. Fowler of Anacostia is
engaged in the endeavor to raise a COM
paay OF 100 men for cavalry service. 1t is
stated that number of the members of Ar
lingten Mounted Division, knights of
Pythfas, of Washington, will enlist under
Nr. Fowler's standard. This is the only
military company in process of formation
in Anacostia as most of the young men
of the town are members of the District
National Guard.
'Phe case of John Middleton of Anacostia
against the Capital Railway Company and
the District of Columbia for $500 damages
for the alleged fatal shocking of a horse
on the railway company's contact surface
electrical system some weeks ago was
called Thursday afternoon before Justice of
the Peace O'Neil. AT the suggestion of the
Justice the case was carried to the Circuit
Court.
The flagstaff oRs the Anacostia fire en-
CINE house is too small for the MAGNIFICENT
hags presented to the, company by the citi-
zens Of Anacostfa.. A new stan is to be
secured at once
Evening star., 1898-04-23
VIRGINIA MILITIA EAGER.
Anxious to Form Part Of an Invading
Army

Col. Jo Lane Stern, assistant inspector
general of the Virginia militia. has pre-
sented to the Secretary of War letters
from Gov. Tyler and Gen. Fitzhugh Lee
calling atteEtion to Richmonds advan-
Lagos as mobilization point for volunteer
troops. Inc Secretary of War discussed
the matter briefly with Col. Stern, and
said he would give it consideration
Col Stern said to a Star reporter that
the volunteers OF Virginia were i'm first
rate condition and We're eagerly awaiting
marching ORDERS. Most of the boys he
SAID, were not only willing To form a part
OF our Invading army in Cuba. but were
enthusiastic over the prospects Of "Trip &c
the lsianu. There WAS a good deal of dis
satisfaction AT first among the rank and
HE because they understood that their
present organization would ID. chang ii and
tbat new officers would be put over them
Buc col. Stern said thai hai all been ar-
ranged with The War. Department and
mat Virginia regiments and battalions
would go into service intact,
Evening star., 1898-04-23
THE STARS AND BARS.
Some DivertinE History of the Flag
of the COnfedcrnry.

From the Ohio Valley Manufacturer.
The flag Of the confederacy, or rather
the flags of the confederacy. had some Gu
rious bits of history attached to their brief
existence. On March ), 1861 the Provis-
iCDal Confederate Congress recommended
that ''the flag of the confederate states of
America shall consist of red field. with a
white space extending horizontally through
the center, and equal in width to one third
the width of the flag.
The red spaces above and below to be
Of the same width as the white. Th. union,
blue. extending down through the white
spaces and stopping at the lower red space:
In the center of the union circle of whit ,
stars corresponding in number with the
states Of the confederacy." 1t was first
displayed in public March 4, 1861, the day
of the inauguration Of Lincoln, ard as un-
furied over the state houss at Montgomery.
Ala.
On the battlefield the flag bore such a
similarity to the Union flag that in Septem-
Der, 1881. for the Army Of the Potomac.
Gems. Beauregard and Johnston creatsd
what afterward became known as the bat
tie fag-a red ground with a blue diagonal
cross emhfazoned with white stars, one for
each state. This form was adopted by all
OF the troops east of the Mississippi river
The first design bearing the objection Of
resemblance to the stars and stripes, and
the battle flag having no reverse, the
confederate senate. in April, 1868, adopted
white flag, with a broad blus bar in its
center: amended by inserting the battle flag
design as the union. with plain white
ground for the field. This arrangement
afterward proved faulty. as at a distance
the largo white field resembled a flag Of
truce. also as combined with the union was
similar to the English white ensign,
On February 4, 1865, the confederate SEN
ate adopted third change-"The width,
two-thirds Of It's length: with the union.
Eow ussd as a battle flag, to be In width
three-ffths Of the width Of the flag, and SO
proportfoned as to leave tho length Of the
field on the side of the union twice the
width below 1t; to have a ground of red
and broad blus saltier thereon bordered
With white and enblazoned with muilets or
hve-rointed stars corresponding in number
to that Of the confederate states. The field
to be white. except ths outer half from the
Union. which shall be red bar, extending
the width of the flag"
Evening star., 1898-04-23
THE PRIZE WINNERS.
Result of Debate IN Orntory at St.
Johns College.

Johns College.
Ihe annual contest In oratory last night
filled the lecture han of st. Johns with the
largest audience that has ever assembled
at the academic exercises of this institu-
tion' There were fifteen contestants. all Of
Whom ably rendfpedi prose selections. The
highest degrse Of perfection was reached
by Messrs. .Hartaatt Farley and LAMA, and
10 tnem were aYagded the highest honors-
ire medal to Mr. Hartnett and honorable
mentian to MessfY. Eirley, and LAMA. Next
m merit cana, Msssrs. Quinn and Ryan.
Ihe Judges wers Representative Amos ].
Cummings Rev,E Gillespie, s. J., presi-
Gent cent Gonzaga College; Prof. Robert L.
rIeston. principal University School: Prof.
lect school: GemTiamas % \. vincent. IT, s. s.
A. a.: PsoI; Chas. p Young. principal Emer-
The eohtestants sasn and the subjects CT the
ora ttons were: iis AZ =. - :
oSie George Sse W. Luc.sa 'iGuin Cannot Keep Its
ION Sohn 5 fsnfsa ameHa TSa Ams1'ssn ansa
Flag" Michael 81 Curtin, .'The Duty Of
Literary Men to their Country" Edward J.
fsSr9WIey' Dangers that Threaten the Re-
SottS;;,. SSonne; William ..P. Ryan. THE New
fles; Thomas J. Greene, Lessons of the
rag; James w. Batters, Justice to Ire
n: 1and: John J: Farley. andre and Hale
cnorna cnomas T. King jr., "America's Navy"
speaker; John Hartnett, jr., '.Irelands 8
Cause: Arthur ]. May medalist 1897,
fafrhasins and the Captive" Mr.. May.
medaist of 1897. not being cont sstant. re-
Sited during the absence of the judges.
MT. Hartnett and Masters Thomas King
ana Norman DAILY