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The courier., 1898-11-05

thirstiness of the men who are about
to fight. You will have better cause
to marvel later.
Slowly the Freshman column stats.
and as it swings into motion, winding
like a long serpent under the flick
ering gas lights, cheer after cheer
rises from hundreds of throats, and
grim, sweaty faces testify to the men,
tai and physical strain. Onward the
heavy body charges, gaining momen-
tum at every step. Silent are the
Sophomores, and the big men in the
front ranks gather themselves for the
attack. With plunge the two classes
come together, there is a sickening
shock. then all is tumuk. Tossing,
surging, pushing, striving inch by
identity and general melee follows.
Sometimes a Freshman succeeds in
climbing upon the cannon, but he
Soon disappears in the midst of a
seething mass of wildly fighting
forms. Sometimes a pair of men will
roll out from the side of the human
malestrom fighting like cats. Some
times a Freshman will stagger away,
hold his head for a moment and jump
back into the frey again with utter
disregard for self. And thus the bat
tie RACES over the cannon i'm the dark,
and no man can ever tell which class
wins. At the end of half an hour the
men leave the field, exhausted and
back-eyed, covered with gore and
glory, and the rush is over.
Disgusting affair, isn't it! Yet it has
been productive of one good result.
1t has taken conglomeration of men
from every corner of the earth, and it
has hammered them into one solid,
undivided sentimental organization
known as a class. The men have
fought and bled together on the quad
rangle sod and struggle in a common
cause and until the last member of the
class dies seventy years hence the
name of THAT class will be loved and
honored.
LEONARD H. ROBBINS.
Princeton, n. j., October, '9s.
The courier., 1898-11-05
A CLASS RUSH

In . college where there is decided
ankagouism between classes,-in 9TH
er woryls"class spirit"-there is of ne
cess.ty an occasion in the year when
this antagonism may break forth un-
leashed. This occasion in some col
Ieges is called a cane-break, in others
q spree. In Princeton il is called the
rush. and the rush, in college chrono-
gruphy, ranks with the Yale game and
the mid-year exams. The rush is a
queer institution and 10 anyone but a
Princetonian il would seem the most
idiotic of barbarous customs, you may
call il by any disagreeable appella-
tion you ct,oose-brutal relic of feud
alism,-insane exhibition of lawless-
ness, but the fact remains that it has
it's uses and it's good points.
1t happens on the second night Of
the fall term and the two lower class
es take part. The SophOmores know
what to expect and are prepared. The
Fresmen are unorgamzed, 1t is an new
to them and most of them are fright
ened. The object of the Freshmen Is
10 capture am old cannon that stands
muzxle down in the midsile of the
quadrangle. The cannon has story
of tits own, but that can be told some
other time. The Sophomores take
possession of the cannon before the
Freshmen arrive. II the Freshmen
drive the other class away from the
cannon they have won the rush. 9th
erwise the victory belongs to the
Sophomores and the Freshmen never
hear the last of 1T.
Now the rush is prohibited by the
government of the University, but it
comes OF regularly, despite the
watchfulness of certain offensive
functionaries known as proctOrs. The
Sophomores fall into line after dinner
ON the night of the rush, and parade
the streets with hideous yells and
class songs, probably for the purpose
Of enlivening their courage. Then
they proceed to the cannon and wait.
Meanwhile the upper classmen are
busy rounding up the freshmen from
their bsds and rooms. 1t must be
known that Sophomore is an Ish-
maelite against whom is every mans
hand, and the sympathy of the college
is always with the Freshmen. A rem
devious is appointed and here the
Freshmen are herded and organized
into a long column, six men wide, wide
the big men in front, to bear the
brunt of the strife and the little men
behind to push. The Sophomores
are not idle, and they mass themselves
as commctly as possible about the
historic lump Of cold iron that is to
be the innocent object o the struggle.
Both classes I'll the atmosphere with
hurting yells and challenges, and if
YOU are a stranger in the land you
marvel at the fierceness and blood
The courier., 1898-11-05

THE institution 10 situated on an ele-
waited site, overlooking the city OF
Lincoln, which lies three miles to
the northwest, and With which it
is connected by 40 electric street rail,
way.
One Of the most beslty locations be.
tween the Mississippi River and the
Rocky Mountains.
A veil regulated institution for the
treatment Of all chronic diseases.
Water of unusual purity.
Baths Of every desciipt on, including
the Eleclric-light bath.
For circulars giving rates and furtl
The courier., 1898-11-05
The Nebraska Sanitarium.
Located at College View, Neb., offers the folio
tired and suffering public who are seeking Heal

Scientifically classified dietary.
Lsbratory Of hygiene for bacteriologi.
cal and microscopicsl investigation.
Stomach fluids analysed fer dyspep-
tics.
Aseptic operating rooms and surgical
wards.
Four physicians, well.trained. with
large experience in sauitarium medical
work.
Trained nureeo Of both sexes.
Skillful attention given to the treat
ment OF
1er Information, address,
NEBRASKA &
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
OUR FUTURE PLANS.
HOSTLITIEs WILL BE SUSPENDED
IF SPAN ACCEPTS OUR TERMS.
ARMY NOT TO BE DISBANDED.
gnnize and Perfect It-After Re-
cuperatIon Skaters Rest Men May
Return to Cuba.

WASHINGTON, August 6.--Assumlng
that Spain has decided TO accept our
terms for the negotiation Of peace, it is
expected that the peace agreement will
be formally completed by the first Of next
week, and that hostilties will be sus-
pended at once. This will not be followed
at any date by the disbanding Of the
army; but, on the contrary, the period
before the signing Of the formal peace
treaty and its ratification by the Senate
will be devoted TO persecting compact
and effective organization of the army
and cleaning, repairing and placing all
the vessels Of the navy. The sick and
wounded Of the army, who are regarded
as incapactated for further service, will
probably be given their discharges at an
early date. The men who are in good
condition, or who are suffering only tenn
porary ailments, Will be held together,
and put in the best possible form for
work. 4
THEY MAY co TO CUBA AGAIN.
It Is regarded as quite probable that
some of the best Of Skaters army, after
thorough recuperation in the United
States, may have to be sent again to
Cuba.
The so-called 'fmmunes," who will take
the place OF General Skaters forces at
Santiago, are not IN many cases really
immune and It is therefore probable that
some of them will become victims Of the
diseases prevailing there. Senator Ba-
cons protest against sending the Georgia
'immunes from Georgia shows the peo-
pie Of that State lack confidence in the
immunes' ability to withstand the heat
MUCH ANXIETY EXISTS.
Communications to the department
from friends of some Of the "immunes"
show the feeling OF anxiety which pre-
walls. The department. however. while
anticipating that there will be sickness
among the immunes, and that some OF
them will have to be brought back In
capacitated. does not think that the great
anxiety felt is justified.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
OUR SPLENDID NAVY.
NO CHANGE IN COMPOSITION OF
THE EASTERN SQUADRON.
SAMPSON WILL NOT TAKE CHARGE.
At Least Things Do Not Look
That Way-There VIII He
Complete ReOrganizatipn in case
of Peace.

WASHINGTON, August 6.-If the Navy
Department contemplates any further
change in the composition Of the Eastern
squadron. which was destined for cruise
to Spanish waters, the matter has not
taken form as yet. This statement ap-
plies to the commanders Of the ships
of this squadron, as well as to the ships
themselves, and the talk Of sending Ad-
miral Sampson in charge Of this Eastern
squadron, consequently, is rather specu-
lative at this time. OF course 1t is well
understood that in the event peace is re-
stored, there must be complete reorga-
nization and redistribution Of the United
States naval forces, and this will involve
undoubtedly the separation Of the four
naval commanders of high rank now on
duty in connection with the North-Atlan-
tic feet-namely, Admiral Sampson, Com
modore Watson, Commodore Schley, and
Commodore Howell
ONE HUNDRED VESSELS.
The North-Atlantic fleet comprises
about a hundred vessels, the most nume-
rous and powerful force ever commanded
by an American admiral. Such a gigantic
force would not be maintained on one
station in time Of peace Many of the
auxiliary vessels and the monitors, which
are unfit for general cruising, will be re-
tired from commission and laid up in the
navyyard; or, in the case Of the former,
will be sold. A sufficient force Of the
remaining vessels will be retained on the
North-Atlantic station TO maintain it as
the most important naval command. The
others are TO be distributed between va
rious other stations-Pacifc Asatic, and
South Atlantic. The European station.
which was vacated completely just prior
to the declaration of war, will be re-
habiltated.
THE STRONG ARM OF THE COUNTRY
But with the exception Of the Eastern
squadron, the North-Atlantic feet Is not
TO be diminished as long as the war con-
tinues. More clearly than ever. 1t is now
perceived TO be the strong arm of the
country, and naval officials are congratu-
lating themselves that they were able to
resist the pressure brought to bear at
one time upon them to expose this tre-
mendous force TO dissipation by proftless
attacks upon fortified forts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
RUSSIA AND ENGLAND
A "DIPLoMiTfo TENSION EXISTS
BETWEEN THESE COUNTRIES.
A DISPUTE ABOUT A RAILROAD.
Great Britnin's "open Door, Policy
Invoived-She fs Preparing for the
Worst, Though Aiarmist Reports
Are Deprecated.

LONDON. August 6.-That extreme d.
plomauc tension exists between 81. Peters
burg and London IS generally admitted
to-day. though the officials deprecate the
alarmist reports which were current yes
terday 1t is hoped that the nrmer stand
adopted by the Marquis Of Salisbury du-
ring the last few days. which seems to
have already created some misgiving at
st. Petersburg, will have the desired ef-
feet OF arresting Russian aggressiveness.
1t is felt both here and on the continent
that the outcome OF the dispute in regard
to the new Chwang railroad extension IL
the crucial point OF the success or failure
of Great Britaln's policy Of the "open
door"
PREPARING FOR EMERGENCY.
As evidence Of the fact that Great Bril-
tain appreciates the gravity OF the sltua-
ton. the Associated Press learns that the
admiralty is preparing for all emergen-
cles that It will soon be ready TO mobi-
lie the entire feet at the shortest notice.
Every officer and man on furloush or on
half-pay has been assigned to ship ana
instructed TO be in readiness to join at
the earliest moment Therefore. practi'
cally, every ship in the British navy. whe-
ther in or out OF commission at the pres
ent moment, has its full eomplement OF
officers and men ready to take her out to
sea when the time arrives.
NATIVES APPEAR HOSTILE.
According to Paris advices. Admiral
BedoIliere commanding the French-ChIna
squadron, has cabled a demand for resa-
forcements and for a large credit 20 be
applied in erecting fortlhcations. The rea-
son given for these demands Is that the
natives Of the Kwang chou Wang region
are showing signs Of hostility. But there
IS some suspicion here that the action OF
the French admiral may 0e connected
with a desire TO back mp Russian designs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
A sKIRMIsH IN PORTO RICO.
Our Men Captured GuayamO-Miies
is Hoard Prom.

Our Men Captured GuayamO-MiIes
is Heard From.
WASHINGTON. August 6.-L.ate to-day
the first news dispatch came to the War
Department from General Miles. It was
as follows:
Ponce, August 6, 1898.
General Brooke reports that Hains's
Brigade Fourth Ohio. and Third Illinois
captured Guayamo yesterday. There was
a slight sllirmish with the enemy in and
about the town. The enemy's strength is
estimated at about 500. but it is not ascer-
tanned if any Of them are regulars. Pri-
vate John o. Cordner was wounded be-
low the knee, c. w. Riffee in both legs
below the thigh, and T. w. Wolcott in the
right foot. None of the injuries are seri-
Gus. All Of the wounded are Fourth Ohio
troops. One Spaniard was killed and two
wounded as far as known. MILES"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
CoNsULs ADVISE SURRENDER,
But Spanish Authorities In san Juan
Say They VIII Fight.

Say They VIII Fight.
PONCE, ISLAND or PORTO RICO,
August 8, Evening, via THE ISLAND
OF ST. THOMAS, DANISH WEST IN
DIES, August 6.-Delayed in transmits
sion.)-United States Consul Hanna has
received information that the foreign
consuls at San Juan de Porto Rico, the
capital of this island, advised the Span
ish authorities TO surrender the island
to the American troops. The Spaniards,
however. in reply announced that they
had resolved to fight. Thereupon the
consuls notified the Spanish commander,
Captain-General Macias, that they would
establish a neutral zone between Baya-
mon and Rio Piedras, in which to gather
the foreign residents and their portable
property in order TO insure their safety I'm
the event Of a bombardment Of the place
by the American forces. The consuls
sent a similar notification to General
Miles. In spite Of this brave talk, it is
understood that the Spanish officers Of
minor rank have refused TO fight or to
imperil their lives in the defence OF san
Juan.
COLONEL SAN MARTIN SHOT.
Colonel San Martin, who evacuated
Ponce on the approach Of the American
army Of invasion, is reported to have been
tried by court-martial and shot, and
Colonel Puig, who evacuated Guanlca
when the Americans landed, committed
suicide at Utuado. on the road between
Adjuntas and Arecido, on the north coast
yesterday.
General Miles held a conference Of war
with his generals to-day and then rode
away, going in the direction Of the front.
A battalion OF Eleventh Regular In
fantry has been sent TO reinforce General
Roy Stone.
The American army moves forward in
three columns.
The United States transport Massa-
chusetts, which went ashore off the coast,
has been floated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
THE DISCIPLES TO MEET.
Hold Their 22d Annual Convention
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

The thirty-second annual convention of
the Disciples Of Tidewater District, Vir-
ginia will be held this week at WesiWle
church. Mathews county, beginning on
Tuesday, and extending through Thurs
day.
This IS representative body, made up
Of delegates from all the Christian
churches of the eastern portion of Nir-
ginia, including those OF Richmond.
The following gentlemen compose the
officers Of the convention: j. L. Hiil,
president; o. a. Hawkins. secretary, and
W. L. Sydnor, treasurer; while the Dis
trict Board is composed Of Messrs. J. L.
Hill. O. A. Hawkins, w. L. Sydnor, r.
Z. Sutton, Allie Dillard, c. Il. Richards,
and Dr. c. b. Jones.
The Richmond and Manchester
churches. and those OF the vicinity win
be represented by about seventy delegates.
These will leave the city tomorrow af-
ternoon at 4.3O o'clock; viii stop over at
Old Point tomorrow night, and go Up
the bay Tuesday morning on the Old Do
minion steamer.
The programme for the three-days'
meeting is quite elaborate, and very Gt-
tractive Among the speakers are 9. A.
Young, J. A. Dearborn, A. r. Moore,
II. c. Garrison, and L. NJ. Omer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
GREEN BAY.
A Very Enjoyable Sociabie-The
Participants.

GREEN BAY. VA, August G.-(Special)
A very enjoyable soelable was given by
the young men Of this place at Prices
sehool-house last night Among those
present were Misses JAMIE and Ella Perk-
inson. Ethel Berry. jamie Jones. Mary
Matter Louise and Lottie Neal. and Lily
Yates. OK Green Bay; Mr. and Mrs. II.
w Wall. Misses Leila Prico and Josie
wall. OF Meherrin; Mr. ard Mrs. Julian
Price, OF Greensboro. y. c.; Dr. Herbert
scott. Of Richmond: Messrs. Tom Lash.
Dana and Henry Vaughan Davis. J. A..
Shackleton, Dick Russell, Q. NJ. Gee.
Frank and Sam Jenress, 7. I. Price,
Hugh Yates, j. A. Perkinson. William
Neal. Wayland Berry, and others.
Mr.. Edward S. Evans. Of South Boston.
was in the village yesterday.
Mrs. W. +. Christian. of williamsburg.
IS visiting her sister, Mrs. @. $. Wing.
Mrs. F. w. Berry who has been very
IN. is convalescing.
Mrs. a. c. Wilkinson. OF Richmond.
Is visiting Mrs. H. + Withegs.
Mrs. Glenn and sister are visiting Mrs.
T. A. Perkinson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
THEIR HEALTH IMPROVING.
Sampson Sends Encouraging News
About Our Men--Thcir ScIf-Deniai.

About Our Men-Thclr ScIf-Deniai.
WASHINGTON, August 6s-The Sec
retary OF the Navy tonight made public
the following telegram from Admiral
Sampson:
''Playa, August G. 1S9S.-The marine bat-
TALON Is in excellent health. The sick
list numbers about per cent. The gem
geons report that they are IN better cop-
dition for service I'm this climate than
they were when they first arrived South
I'm June. Tho health OF the squadron nj
Guantanamo IS fairly good. and the sick.
list numbers about per cent The gen.
eral tone OF health OF the ships oompa-
MES has fallen considerably since the
lst OF July. This, however. Is not due
TO the prevalence Of any disease. but Is
probably owing 10 the release from tha
strain and constant effort under which
they so long lived; and to this. probably
moro than 20 any other cause. IS due their
somewhat impaired physique. / do not
think 1t necessary 10 send the marine
battalion North. The crews have borne
their prlvations In a manner beyond
praise; those OF three ships have not been
ashore for seven months and these
months in debilltating climate.
"SAAfPSONs'
Secretary Long stated tonight the pur-
pose Of the department TO order North
those ships which are not required for
blockade az soon as the eMgeneies OF tho
war will permit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07

serted. save for the cable operators and
our marines. who are on guard.
The newspapers containing Admiral
SIMPSONS report Of the battle on July
Sd. arrived here last night. They were
eagerly read throughout the fleet, and the
report created intense satisfaction. The
universal confidence and devotion to the
Admiral by the men under his command
rendered this expression Of feeling fore
gone conclusion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
JOHN RYALL FOR CONGRESS.
lie VIII Oppose Mr.. Russell for the
Republican Nomination.

The Republican state Committee has
been called to meet here next Saturday.
The object of this meeting IS to make
arrangements for the Third District Con-
vention, which will nominate a candidate
to oppose Hon. John Lamb in the con-
gressional race.
The name Of Mr.. Otis II. Russell has
been before the public for some time as
an aspirant for congressional honors, and
It is regarded as almost certain that he
will be nominated.
II Is a known fact, however. that he
represents what used 10 be the Wickham
element Of the party. and he is not alto
gether n persona grata with the powers
that be- 1t was announced yesterday
that Mr. John Ryall will also be placed
I'm nomination, and will be strongly en-
dorsed Mr. Ryall was known os the
Silver tOngued orator Of the Reform
party" when he ran for the Legislature
on that ticket in 1856. He stumped the
district with Judge Waddill when the lat
ter was q candidate for Congress, and
was chairman OF the City Committee at
that time.
Mr. Ryall will gather his strength from
the Brady-Agnew faction Of the Republic
can party, and his chances for the nOmi-
nation are considered good.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07

in front Of Santiago. the following letter
concerning him will be read with interest
by his many friends:
Washington. ID. c.. August 2, 1893.
Mr.. b. " Brewer. Care Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway. Richmond. Va
My Dear Sir.--I have been or on a va
cation. and did not receive your postal
card in time TO reply to IL sooner. am
glad TO report that I have just received
the following from my mother:
/ wrote TO the New York World for
information about Johnnie last Thursday.
Last night l received this dispatch from
them:
''Your SON fought gallantly with the
Ssventy-nrst Was uninjured. and was n
good health on July 18th. Nothing direct
from him since. There is no sickness In
the regiment. and il has been in no en-
gagement since then.
(SigneO "THE WORLD"
This morning 1 received a note from
him from Santiago, July 18th. saying that
he had not scap and health was excel
lent
/ appreciate the interest you have taken
in my brother, and am happy TO make the
above report to you. Yours very truly
GEORGE S. DERRICK
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
THE LOUISIANA ARRIVES.
Reaches New York with Forty Sick
officers from Santiago.

NEW YORK, August 6.-The United
States transport Louisiana, Captain Frank
Kemble, which left Santiago August 1st,
arrived at quarantine at $3.50 this after
noon, after a fine passage Of 1--WE days.
The Louisiana has a crew Of forty-six
men. and brings forty convalescent Of
ficers and men, under the care Of Sur
geon w. d. Gardiner. Of the Red Cross
Society, and Mrs. Gardiner.
All the officers and men We're found by
the health officers 10 be in q very salts
factory condition. The sanitary condi-
ton OF the transport was excellent. and
I'm marked contrast 10 the other trans
ports. which recently arrived from San
tiagO.
Among the Louisianas passengers were
Lieutenant Colonel T.. Burr. United States
Engineers; Major G. NJ DeSalaZar. OF
General I.acrets stan, Cuban army:
CAPTAIN Ellis, OF General Lacrets staf.
cuban army; Lieutenant-Colonel Or. VII
liam e. d. Salars, OF General Lacrets
STAFF. Cuban army; Lieutenant c. +. Fel-
lows. Signal Corps. United states army:
Lieutenant A. T. Weybrecht Eighth Ohio
Volunteers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
WE WILL PROTECT THE CLERGY,
Despite the Philippines Insurgents
Hatred of Them.

Hutreu OF IhcIn.
WASHINGTON, August c. Inasmuch
as It has been stated that the Archbishop
Of Manila has been directed by the Vau-
can TO place himself and his clergy under
the protection of the American command
ers. it may be stated that such protection
will be afforded on exactly the same
terms and conditions that it will be ex-
tended TO the clergymen Of all religious
denominations, and 20 all non-com~
batants in Manila and the remainder of
the Philippines. 1t is known that the in
surgents have singled out the Catholie
clergy as the objects of their vengeance
Their action IS, without doubt inspired
by the powerful assistance afforded 10
the Spanish cause by the priests and
frlars in their efforts to repress the re-
bellion in its earliest stages. However,
so long as the clergy refrain from taking
10 arms in the Spanish cause, the Ameri-
can commanders. naval and military, win
afford them such protection as the rules
Of civilized warfare require.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
Immunes fastening to the Front.

President Williams, Of the Georgia and
Alabama railway received last night a
teleRraphic dispatch, reporting the move
ment Of the Fifth Regiment, United
States Volunteer Immunes, 1850 strong;
from Columbus, Miss, via the Georgia
and Alabama railway, 70 Savannah. The
regiment Is expected 10 arrive In Sa-
yannah this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
A Patriotic Address.

Rev. j. l.. Cook. OF Hoge- Memorial
church. viii deliver an address 70 the
patriotic orders of Richmond at PoweIPs
Hail Church-Hiii avenue and Twenty
fourth street on next Friday evening.
"oar Duty 70 the Council" wiz be Dir.
Cocks subject All membefs OF such
orders are cordially urged 70 attend.