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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-15
THE MARIETTA'S FINE RUN.
HER VOYAGE AROUND THE HORN AS REMARK
ABLE As THE oREGoN's

Washington June 11-In the general admira-
ton excited by the splendid performance of the
big battle-ship oregon. in running from San
Francisco clear around South America 10 join
Sampson before Santiago. the equally merito-
rous run Of the little gunboat Marietta over
most Of the same course has been lost sight Of
Like the Oregon, the Marietta is product of 4
Pacific Coast shipyard. and the high character
OF the work done in constructing this ship Ia
shown by the captains statement that the little
boat made this long 1900 -me voyage without
stopping for repairs. Considering the great dis
parity In the size of the oregon and the Marietta,
the performance OF the latter is certainly quite
as remarkable as that Of the Oregon, even
though the time made was not so good.
The formal report of Captain Symonds. who
commanded the ship has just been made public
by the Navy Department
1t reads follows:
L. S S. Marietta, Key West. Fla, June 9.
Sir: Referring to the recent trip OF this vessel
from San Jose, Guatemala, to this port, II gives
me pleasure to report as to the satisfactory per-
Torrance OF her engines and boilers, as also the
other departments Of this vessel.
Upon no occasion were obliged to stop for
even slight repairs and when en- route from
Punta Arenas to Rio de Janeiro. accompanied
by the oregon, no difficulty was experienced in
maintaining the full contract horse. power Of
the engines
Jose, Guatemala. about twelve thousand 12,OOO)
miles. had the immediate services OF the vessel
been desired. she coud have proceeded to sea
at once after coaling.
This general condition OF the vessel is due. IN a
great measure. TO the zeal Of the officers and
crew consequent upon the demands OF war.
The cheerfulness and efforts OF all to prevent
any unnecessary delay in our arrival at this
place is deserving mention, and was most forci-
bly, illustrated at our last coaling point the
Para River. The crew having worked all one
night, engaged In coaling In temperature that
was trying In the extreme, were the following
forenoon, despite their zeal. unable 70 maintain
their record for fast work; whereupon TO en-
courage them, two OF the watch officers. neither
OF whom watch at the time seized Wheel
barrows and assisted in coang until ALL was on
board. and In consequence l was enabled to
get to sea that day Respectfully.
r. NJ SYMONDS.
Commander, u. S. N. Commanding.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-15
TIE NATIONAL TEACHERS MEETING.

Washington. June H-All indications point TO a
large and enthusiastic gathering Of teachers and
educators Of prominence at the annual meeting OF
the National Educational Association. 10 be held
here from the 7th 10 the 18th OK next month. Spe-
cia attention has been given the matter Of provid-
ing suitable accommodations AT reasonable rates
FOR all who attend the convention and arrange
roenrs toward this end have been carefully per-
fecied Tho capacity OF Washington 10 entertain
the expected throngs Is ample. All awaiting them
selves OF this chance to vlsi, the National capt.
tel will be well cared for.
The railroads throughout the country have
granted exceptionally liberal rates IL connection
with the convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-15
TIE SAN FRANCISCO MOI

Washington. June I4-Word came ~ ram.
Navy Depart nent this morning IRON .,at the
mander Leary. at Prov!ncetown. Mass, ,arsd no
san Francisco, his flagship has SUI, SUI. The
damage through grounding YESTERDAY =, mi.
Navy Departna mt is good deal ren of me rock.
report, for ii " as feared Una. uiand coast haa
that abound on the Ne"'H"e
severely injunady the shlp'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-15
MOVEMENTS OF ITALIAN SHIPS.

ST. Thomas. Danish West Indies. June II
The italian cruiser Calabr.a, which left here on
June o. was due at St. Lucia on June ii, 10
meet the Italian cruiser Carlo Alberto with
Admiral Dolivols. from Genoa and also the
cruisers Etna. 0iovspni Bausan and Cmbria.
cha Giovanni Bausan arrived here on Sunday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-15

backed BY the name and prestige and authority "a
the Goveynment OF the tinted statesT ,.,
Mt Foraker IN reply cited additional su'hoF'Ue'
In support OF his contention: . . -. r,o - m
went into executive session and soon aiter"aru
adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
W. VI. SINCERELY DEAD.
Proprietor of Philadelphia ReeOrs
Dies of Heart Disease

William NJ. Singerly publisher of the
Philadelphia Record and president of the
two financial concerns. the Chestnut Street
Bank and the Chestnut Street Trust Com
rany, which are now in the hands of re-
oeivers. died at his home, No. 1901 LOCUST
street Philadelphia, shortly before
O'clock yesterday.
The ending of his life was sudden Mr.
Singerly arose about 8 O'Clock after a
good nights rest and spent the morning
hours discussing business matters with Mr.
Mccartney. hts son-in-law
Miss Mabel Meredith. his granddaughter
Joined him a few minutes after Mr.. Nc
Cartneys departure. Mr.. Singerly, who for
a long time had been forbidden by his ply
sician any further indulgence in cigars
than what is known as "dry smoke" ex-
pressed his determination to break this
rule by lighting one cigar. 1t is thought
that the smoke brought on a fit of cough
ing. the severity of which ruptured blood
vessel of the heart.
After commencing to cough he attempted
to rise. but sank to the floor unconscious
instead. A physician was sent for but be-
fore he arrived Mr.. Singerly was dead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28

Malta excitement in 1891 That this con-
tention could not be maintained was tacit-
ly admitted by the payment of an indem-
nifty OF $4,000 to the Italian government
for distribution among the families of the
three subjects Of the King of Italy who
were among those killed Upon this and
other instances the United States has
recognized its responsibility for wrongs
done by citizens to aliens within its Dor
ders and IN the same year 0S9D the gov
eminent of Chile was held to the same re-
sponsibility and compelled to pay an in
oemnity of $I5,OB for assault on sailors
from the cruiser Baltimore by "A mob IN
the streets Of Falpa raiso. In view Of mod
ern precedents the law of nations. which
according to Vattel. is defined to be that
system Of right and justice which ought to
prevail among sovereign states would be
more correctly stated as follows: 1T Is
the duty of a state to preserve amicabie
relations with other powers; not only to
do SO in her relation as a government. but
also by requiring her subjects or citizens
to respect the rights of other states"
1t would also seem that the case of the
destruction of the Maine would come with
in the doctrine of due diligence laid down
by the Geneva tribunal in the adjudica-
tfor Of the Alabama claims. In view of
the general knowledge of the feeling against
the United States government and the lily
concealed hatred Of the officers and men
OF the Maine which prevailed among
large portion of the Inhabitants of Havana,
unless the Spanish government can estab-
fish the fact that every reasonable precau-
ton was used to afford protection to both
men and vessel it is culpabie TO a much
thorties in allowing the departure of the
Alabama. and it certainly should and Will
be held to the stricteSt accountability.
February %, 1898. l.. Z. y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
Century Club Entertainments.

The first dramatic entertainment under
the auspices Of the Centary Cycle Club was
given Friday night at Odd Fellows Hall.
The entertainment began with a laugha-
Bile sketch. entitled '.The Haunted Hotel"
with Mr.. W. S. Young as the landlord. s.
p. Dodd as Mr.. Jones Of Klondike, and f.
K. H. Monroe, as Jake. porter.
Messrs. Chandlee, Hopkins. Todd and
Rarringar. composing the Metropolitan
Mandolin Quartet. rendered several popu-
lar selections. followed by the three Del
Rays in some clever feats of hand balanc-
ing and ground and lofty tumbline. Milton
M. Clark. the phenomenal whistler and
imitator. then performed.
The twO-act comedy drama, entitled
"Hick'ry Farm" constituted the main fea-
ture of the evening. The cast was COM
posed of Edwin Baker as Ezekiel Fortune.
Louis Anderson as Uriah Skinner, Frank
A. JOKES as Gilbert Darkwood, l.. +. Able
as Jack Nelson, Dennis OConnor as Law
renee McKeegan. W. c. OConnor as De-
tective, Rankin, Miss Mary Worick as jess
sic Fortune. and Mrs. A. c. Griffith as Mrs.
Priscilla Dodge. The characters were sus-
tanned in q most praisewOrthy manner
The floor was cleared at the conclusion
bicycle riding was given by Mr. Harry
and Miss Gertrude Park. Dancing was
then commenced, and continued till mid
night. The entertainment was given under
the direction of Mr. W. s. Young. assisted
by LOWS Anderson. stage manager: Fred
s. Giesberg. musical director, and s. p
Dcdd treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
Fisk Jubilee Singers.

Tonight the Fisk jubilee singers will APP
pear at Rifles Hall. They will comply
with the general desire to have them sing
the old negro songs. This class OF music
has always made them popular here. and
they sing il as no other organization OF
their class can. Their manner is peculiarly
their own. Their white brethren have a
great deal to learn from than in the MAN.
per and style of rendering sacred music.
There is an earnestness and vigor, and an
added humor about them which is very ef-
fective, and arouses their audiences to the
highest enthusiasm, and at the same time
touches the deepest feelings of the heart.
The Indications are that they Will be greet
ed by a large audience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
c,m,rtnn Society Reunion.

The Cambrian Society of Washington, ID.
G. will hold its annual reunion ana give
banouet in commemoration of ST. DAVID
Deryi Saul patron saint OF Wales To-
m orrow evening. at the National Hotel.
St. David, whose fame was widespread
throughout Britain. was born about the be-
ginning of the sixth century. He was. ac-
ccrding to tradition, son of the Prince OF
Ceretica (Cardiganshire). Having resolved
to live a religious life, he spent proos-
tionary period in solitude, after which he
commenced preaching to his country NEIL
He built a chapel at Glastonbury and es-
tabished many monasterfes, the chief or
which was a Menevia. IN the Vale OF Ross
Subsequently he became archbishop or
aerlecn-upon-Csk. but transferred his see
to Menevia mow st. David's). Pembroke
SHIRE where he died about the year eBl.
While every broad-minded Cambrtan hon.
ors the names of men Of renown and heroes
of every country. the names of St David.
King Arthur ard Llewellyn, the last Prince
of Wales. are especially dear to them.
The speakers Of the evening on the occa-
SION OF the reunion will be men Of national
reputation, among them being Rev. }. +.
Rankin, DID. LID, president of Howard
University; Mr.. Geo ii. Harries, Mr.. Web
ster Davis, as sistant secretary of the De-
pertinent of the Interior: Mr.. Ellis II. Rob-
erts, treasurer of the United States, and
Mr. W. A. Jones, commissioner of Indian
affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
L.. CHAMPAGNE REACHES PORT.
French Liners Machinery Broke
DOWN at Sen. CnusinE Delay.

The French line steamer La Champagne
from Havre was towed to Halifax. Ms,
W sterIay. She was due to arrive in New
York Sunday of last week. Including pas
SengerS ana crew. she has over 400 persons
on board.
La Champagne had been drifting for
days on the Newfoundland banks. with
her engines disabled and her screw shaft
battered. The Boston-bound freighter Ro-
man. from liverpool. came along. picked
her up and brought her into Halifax with
out farther mishap-
La Champagne sailed from Havre Feb
ruaTy l.. with fine. clear weather, which
continued Two days Then the wind fresh
en-d and gale sprang up, blowing with
moderate force.
All went well until February IL. The
passengers had settled down and were
passing the time pleasantly The ship
WIS Stes.ming fast against the head seas.
when suddenly. about 4 o'clock in the
afternoon. d tremC ndous crash was heard
in The engine rooms. In an instant panic
seized the passengers The ships pas
sage was stayed and heavy poundings
shook v hole craft
Captain Poirot quickly Gained the pas
sengGrs. and soon afterward 1t was discov-
cred that the vessels tail screw shaft had
been broken The steamer was running at
high speed. and her engines flew around
like lightning when the resistance of the
screw Was renewed Before they could De
stopped d great deal of damage was done
in the engine rncm-
The wild racing Of the big engines made
a loud Noise. and the panic-Stricken pas
sensers thought the ship would be smashed
To pieces Finally the engines stopped
their pounding. after the piston and con-
meeting rods had snapped and other dam
age had been dore-
The captain announced that the dam
age could he repaired and the ship would
proceed 1T | O'Clock the next day. She
was put about. but after further examina-
tion IT Was found that the damage could
not be repaired at sea.
Nothing remained to be done but to
ANCHOR, Ia Champagne was then in lati-
tude lbs. longitude 51.g3 Just in the
track Of outwa rd-bOund steamers.
After drifting about three days a boat
was sent out to try to signal some passing
Steamer. This boat was picked up by the
STEAMER Rotterdam
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
need Of Y. NJ. &. A. Building,
- the Editor Of The Evening Star.


Returning from a visit to Wasbin1+o,
am impressed with the prodigaHty of what
seems to me your greatest treasure. am
aware that standards differ with regard Tn
what really Is Of the greatest value: that
some will think of the well-fiIled tra.s,ra
vaults of Uncle Sam; others OF that draan
OF artistic and architectural triumph. your
Few Congressional Library; still others of
those ever interesting collections of science
III your city To NE, your forty thousand
young men, with all their possibilities of
piessihs or Shame OF veal or woe, a bless
ing or curse, far outweigh any other in
terest. Some may take issue with me as
being an enthusiast, but If in this number
they chance to have son or brother thew
VIII DE SLOW IN saying that am far wrong.
A stranger In your city and a young man
l found temptation reckoning me from
every street corner. while pitfalls, of which
L hesitate to speak, yawn for the unWary
with uhblushlng persistence. 1 tremble for
your young men who stand at the crosS
roads OF life, where word or a chance
temptation leads toward destiny of char
actef. for my leisure 1 sought the Y NJ
{. A. building, but found the shell of a
building and a heap of ashes Alas TINS
was not all. learned that a three months'
canvass Tor new building had resulted in
less than half the required amount ami
the approaching spring and summer must
practically stop the canvass. 1 longed for
the ability to offer a subscription of
300. contingent on $4,000 being secured
by April ], for 1t would be met, and would
assure building worthy Of your city. Art
Fad Its w. W. Corcoran. Who is the cham
pion OF the young men of Washington:
Beautiful as are your bronze statues in
their settings of emerald parks, would not
such building be far better memoriaIe
With its university for the body, the mind:
an outstretehed hard of hospitality to the
lonely; its multitude of influences to ele.
Vate, to entertain, to recreate, thousands
OIL young men each year would thus be
helped and blessed.
On every hand the philanthropic are rec
cgnizing the great opportunities these as
sociations offer for far-reaching benevo-
lence. At least one hundred persons in our
own country have contributed sums rang
ing from S2J00OO to $4,000 for these build
ingS.
Who shall prove "a friend indeed to the
young men of your city and of the nation
who drift there by supplying at this time
this mighty factor In elevating those on
whom the future of your city soon will
rest? GEORGE A. SANFORD
Newburgh, N. Y, February q. 1875.
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to be taken. Undue haste at this time
might involve us in disastrous conflict.
for which there is just cause. Let us
find out first where We are at, 80 to speak,
and then proceed in the proper direction
and in the right manner. Nothing should
be done until the investigation Is COM
pleted.''
Asked what he thought the outcome of
the crisis would be- so far as it related to
a possible conflict with Spain. Mr.. Bryan
said:
Politically or otherwise the patriotism of
the American people has never been ap-
pealed to in vain
Don't you think this is correct?" he
said, turning 10 Judge A. NJ Jackson who
stood near.
OF course it is said Judge jackson.
IF there is a wal we know who will get
licked, and it won't be the United States
either"
Certainly We can lick EN-" said Mr.
Bryan, as he turned to greet a delegation
of the visiting democrats
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
VAUGHN CLASS BANQVEr.
seventh Annual Meeting at CaIyar
Baptist Church.

Baptist Church.
The seventh annual supper OF the Vaughn
ciaEs was given Friday evening in the SUM-
day school house OF Calvary Baptist Church.
About 10 young men gathered in the par
Tors and listened to a short program. con-
sfsting OF a pantomime sketch by Mr.. f. T.
Chapman. a vocal solo by Mr. T.. J. Rollow
and recitation and song by Mr.. F. s.
Browne. After this the company adjourned
to the banquet hall The long tables were
arranged in the shape of a double V Many
palms ard potted plants We're placed about
the room and along the walls. The stars
and stripes added touch of color to the
scene.
The following toasts Were responded to:
The Present Hour" Grant :. Barnhart;
Fortunes Daughters" b. Frank Gebest;
Our Noble Selves c. X. Robinson; Hap
penings.' A. r. Thornton; Fame" W. n.
Multer; Looking Backward L. G. Rice.
MD; Fortune" DIR. b. L. Whitman;
Charity DIR. ;. II. Greene; ''Seven-
Eleven" f. W. Vaughn.
Among those present were: DR. b. l..
Whitman. Arthur Copeland Dr. s. ii.
Greene. DR.. ID. T.. Buckingham. Geo. W.
Silsby. DIR. L. c. Rice. p. II. Bristow. II. G..
Jacobs. Chas. +. Foster. DIR. +. A Swart-
won't. b. Frank Gebest. ]. NJ. BuZzell, Per-
cy S. Foster. Harry Park. Elphonzo
Youngs. l.. {. Brown, W. T.. Evans Z. s.
Browne. Geo l.. Mertz. g. II. Judd. II. H.
kimball. \. II. Thornton. Miles NJ. Shand.
r. A. Pearson. VIM. w. Everett. A. h. Sci
bald. c. Il. White. Geo. q. Seibald, II. j.
RolIow. John L. Dawson. IL. T. Ruoff. r.
II. Wheater. q. N. Robinson. L. :. Catlett,
II. NJ. Smithson. 7. $ White. W. +. Staley =
q. +. Hebbard. T. u. Crone, III. II. 1nsiey,
Thos. Morrill,. NJ. j. Davis, Il. X. Pulliam.
W. u. Dunlop. DIR. T. A. Wilmington. c.
w Dale. W. w. Whitson, +. ]. Bartlett. A.
B. Moulton w r. Berry. Chas. +. Marsh.
A. l.. Gilbert. T. +. Gilbert. w. A. Morsell.
J. T. Hobsor. A W. Grafton, +. w, Graz
ION W w Haudley,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
How Fine. Arc Graded.

Bicycle riders do not understand just
why some OF their number arrested are
required to deposit SO collateral, while in
other cases the amount is as small as 81.
The lack of uniform penalty in these
cases has been the means of causing some
bitter complaints on the part of several
who have come within the so rule. 1t Is
explained by the police that Judge Kim
ball makes a distinction that is not specf-
fled in the law. He imposes a penalty of
$40 where the speed Is at an unusually
high rate. Seventeen miles an hour Is the
unusually high rate,
Two cases OF speed were in the Police
Court this morning. Martin Monahan paid
$40 and Walter Ballard was permitted to
settle by the payment of 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
BRYAN SAYS GO SLOW.
Silver Leader Advises Against Hasty
Acts Conclusions.

A dispatch from Topeka. Kan, says: W.
j Bryan. who came to Topeka to attend
the annual banquet of the Kansas democ-
arcy. speaking of the Maine disaster. said:
In my opinion should he slow to act
In the Maine affair. especially under the
trying circumstances which confront US
Another fact which, in my mind. impels US
10 exercise discretion is that the official
investigation OF the explosion is now being
made. The United States cannot afford to
be- toe hasty in this matter
"Internati Onal questions are involved and
II would be a sad compliment to our gov
ernmcrt were we to openly and malicious
~ bring about strained relations by our
anxiety To locate the responsibility of the
Maine disaster
The proper policy. in my mind, is for
tAe hltcd States government TO carefully
investigate the disaster. and if the evidence
t+li'slhs = attach the responsibility where
the pe"pi" assert II properly belongs is
found. then will il be time for such action
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
Excelsior Club Entertained.

The Excelsior Literary Club was enter
tanned by Mrs. a. NJ. Legg. 1851 r street
northwest, Friday evening. The program
consisted of two papers. one on Alice and
Phoebe Cary" and one on the Women
Martyrs of the Time of Henry the Eighth
also music and Rotations. the interesting
feature of the evening being the excellent
readings given by Miss Bessie Murray of
W lnterset, Iowa Both selections, Prompt
Obedience" and Enemies Meet at Death )
Door. were greeted with encores. Miss
Murray, in both, showed herself an artist
She was prominent figure at the national
press and suffrage conventions. being the
youngest representative at each. Mrs
Webster of this city also recited in Il
charming manner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
Unable 10 Comply.

Mr.. Charles Moore, clerk to the Senate
District committee, several days ago, on
behalf of Senator Bacon, requested the
District Commissioners TO have the sign
on the lamp post in the square In which
the senator resides changed SO as to read
Oregon avenue instead of Cedar street. Mr..
Moore has been Informed by the Commits
sioners that the extension Of Oregon ave-
rue to west of 18th street is known as
Cedar street on the records Of the District
surveyors office. and that they are. there
fore. unable to make the change desired
by the sea,t;or, the Identification af street
on a lamp post being required to be as re-
corded in the surveyors office.
The Conn nissioners stated that they have.
on several occasions recommended such
Legislative. action as would correct such
evils as exist in this case. where one street
has five names in five blocks. and that in
the absence Of such legislation they are
unable'to afford any relief In the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-28
Some Statements Criticized.
To the Editor of The Evening Star:


Prof. Philip .Alger, expert of the bureau
of ordnance. Navy Department, is quoted
as authority for the statement that the
absence Of dead fish in the harbor of Ha-
vana after the explosion that destroyed
the Maine would Indicate that said ex-
plosion occurred within the vessel. In view
of the fact that the time was between .
and 10 o'clock at night and that the har-
bor is famous for the large number of
sharks inhabiting it's waters, this rather
negative evidence loses it's Importance.
Every vestige of fish killed would have
been removed long before daybreak.
Ex-Secretary of War Robert T. LINCOLN.
IT. statement of the International law OF
the case says: TT Is an elementary prin-
ciple Of international law that = govern
ment is in no way responsible for the acts
Of private citizens" II this eyer Was the
law it has been greatly modified by mod
err precedents. Upon the theory laid down
by Mr. Lincoln as a principle of interna-
.tfcnal law Secretary Blaine attempted to
eiisciaim responsibility ON the part of the
government of the United States foe tho
killing OF citizens OF the Kingdom of Italy
by mob violence In New Orleans during the