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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
THE ANNUAL PUBLIC DEBATE.
An Evening With the Virginia Poly
technic Institute Lads.

BLACKSBURG, VA. April S-(Spe-
cial)-The annual public debate of the
Maury Literary Society occurred tonight
at o'clock in the college auditorium.
The audience. which was a large and APP
preciative one, listened with close atteh-
ton 10 all of the speakers, ana TIE eve
ming was most enjoyable one All OF
the speakers did themselves credit, ana
where all did so well 1t would DE hlViul-
Gus to indvidualize.
The following programme was rendered:
Opening prayer by Rev. w. b. Thomas
of Blacksburg; salutation by the presi-
dent. Mr.. ID. NJ. Taylor, Chesterfield
county, Va.
First orator, Mr.. II. NJ. Jacocks, Berk-
lev. Va, subject, Matthew fontalne
Maury": second orator, Mr.. George Ia.
Fentress. Norfolk, Va, subject "Fltz-
hugh Lee" ,
The question. "Resolved. that the civil
service act should be extended to all
DEPARTMENTS of the government, was
then ably argued by Messrs. Julian "A.
Burruss. of Richmond, Va, and Frede-
rick Wilson, of Harrisonburg, va, TOT
the affirmative, and as ably defended by
Nessrs. w. NJ. Perry, of Wyliesburg, va,
and Garland Boswell, Brook Hill, Va, for
the negative. -
The comfort and good order OF the
audience was we'll cared for by MT T.. A.
Seepark. of Richmond, Va. marshal-ln-
chief, and his assistant marshals' VINO
were lacking in no courtesy or attention.
The institute band furnished good music
and a plenty of it. This being the ohiy
exercise of purely literary character
given by the college to the pubic curing
his session. il was especially enjoyed.
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Whsskey--Unchanged
CHICAGO PRODUCE MARK

CHICAGO, April S.--Tbe Spanish crisis
and sharp advance In corn made ~
strong market for wheat to-day. July
closing at an advance of 7-sc. The closing
OF she Continental markets and many Of
the principal domestic exchanges made
the trading here quite small all day.
Corn was very strong on sudden shut.
ting off Of country offerings, and cl0scd
use. higher. oats were dull but firm,
and advanced 3-sc. Closing prices In
provisions show little change from yes
terday. c......fs
Leading futures ranged as follows:
Opening. Highest lowest Closing.
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

MINIATURE ALMANAC. APRIL .. iea
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MINIATURE ALMANAC. APRIL ., lS4
Sun rises ....... 5:H HIGH TIDE.
Sun sets $500. 6.5s MorblhB' ....'''...,o.ss
Moon rises 80. 1882 Evening .s:5
PORT OF RICHMOND. APRIL s. lSss
ARRIVED
Steamer Albemarle, Glover, Norfolk.
merchandise and passengers; Old Domin-
ion Steamship Company.
SAILED.
Steamer Pocahontas. Graves, norfolk
merchandise and passengers, virginia
Navigation Company.
Steamer Yemassee. ONeil. Pniladess
phia. merchandise and passengers; Ciyde
Line.
Schooner Martha Edwards, Nickersons
Philadelphia: railroad ties.
Schooner Charles Lawrence. Taylor
Newark, N. j.: railroad ties.
Schooner Utopia. Wagner, Liverpool
n. s.. light.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.

Quotations are for bonds maturing In not
less than ten years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09

Cash quotations were as follows: No.
spring wheat, sOq9i Lie; No. 2 red.
Sio3 I-2lIsi.O4. No. 2 corn. soc. No. 2
oats, q 3-ic.; No. 2 white. I. o. b.. 3oc.s
No. 3 white. (. o. b.. 2Sa2s 3-4c. No. .
rye. 81 lac. No. l fiaxseed, $40 ~; new.
si.22. Prime timothy seed, s2.75G$2.so.
Mess pork, per barrel. 80 s0aSs.s5. Lard,
per 100 pounds. s5.l5as5.l7 IL. Short-rih
sides, loose, S5.05aS.S5; dry salted SHOULD
ders, boxed, A.75nsi.s7 1-2; short-eleaf
sides boxed, s525u$545. Whiskey dis
tilers' finished goods, per gallon. Sl.o5.
Sugars-Cut-loaf unchanged. Butter hrmI
creamery, l5d2lc.; dairy, 1lGlsc. Cheese
quiet at Sqs 1-ic. Eggs steady; freshs
y l-4c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
Personal Mention,

DIR. Samuel Westray Battle of Asheville,
N. c., passed assistant surgeon in the
United States navy, is at the Ebbitt, with
his little daughter. whom he intends plac-
ing i'll an educationa institution in this
city.
DR.. Charles Warren Stoddard has re-
turned from Atlantic City, entirely recov
cred from his recent indisposition.
Mr.. Baxter Burkitt, who has recently re-
turned from western trip is visiting his
sister, Mrs. F. d. Hospital, 1Gl5 10Th street
Mr.. Keefer L. Toms of Frederick City,
who has been the guest of Mrs. Giles, 11:Ss
14th street, has returned TO his home to
enter upon his college studies.
Mr.. Jacob J. Gahl of Westminster, Md,
is visiting friends at 1884 18th street.
Major Gen. VIM. p. Carlin retired is at
the Ebbitt House for few days. He spent
Sc. eral hours at the War Department To-
day.
Major l.. W. Champion of the medical de-
parJcent Is at 2102 . street on leave of
absence.
LicGt. W. A. Thurston, 10th infantry, is
al the Ehbitt on leave of absence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
WEBSTER DAVIS GREAT HIT.
Assistant Secretary of Interior Capti-
Yates New England Audience.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
PROVIDENCE, r. L., January 4.-The
speech of Webster Davis, assistant secre-
tary of interior, at Rhode Island Associa-
ton banquet New Year night is still the
talk of the town. No speaker who has
ever invaded the conservative regions OF
New England has been met with greater
enthusiasm than the Missouri orator, who
last night held spell-bound $50 gentle
men and ladies representing the best ele-
ment of Rhode Island folk.
For two hours continuous outburst OF
eloquent depletion of elements of best cit
izenship and collateral affairs was listened
to with keenest interest, and a pin could
have been heard to drop in all that period
save when keen shafts of wit and sar-
casm and warning brought out round after
round of applause.
1t was notable as the most enthusiastic
reception ever given to a western orator
in this state, if not all this section in the
whole category of brilliant scenes that
have made New England banquets names
unto themselves. Gov. Dyer, Senator AL
drlch, City Solicitor Colwel, Representa-
tive capro, who We're among other speak
ers, united to pay tribute to the guest of
honor.
Assistant Secretary Davis has been fairly
flooded with social invitations here but
has had to decline them. Yesterday after
noon he was the guest of a leading Provi-
dcnce man at formal dinner. He return3
to Washington today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
FOUND DEAD IN HIS ROOM
Doorkeeper of Ladies' Gallery at the Capitol
Expires Suddenly.

Major Joseph Frye Wilson, who has been
doorkeeper of the ladies' gallery of the
House of Representatives for number
of years, was found dead in his room at
No. 5O7 9th street northwest this morn
ing. Coroner Carr called at the house
later in the day and gave certificate of
death from apoplexy.
The deceased was about fifty-five years
old, and was bullet-scarred veteran OF
the late war. Recently he had complained
of feeling slightly i'll, but he was out of
the house yesterday, and seemed no worse
than he had for several days, Last night
he returned to his room early. This morn
ing colored woman who called to get his
weeks wash failed to receive a response
when she knocked on the door, and she
orened the door and entered the room.
Major Wilson's dead" she exclaimed as
she rushed downstairs to- inform the land
lady OF her discovery.
The major had evidently dropped dead
while getting ready to go to the Capitol.
lie was partly dressed, and had fauen on
the floor His body was still warm, and
it was evident that he had been dead only
a short time.
The deceased formerly lived at Peoria,
ILL.,, and his relatives reside in the west.
One brother, 1t is stated, is a prominent
physician, while another is ticket agent
in Chicago railroad office.
Maj Wilson was prominent in Masonic
and Grand Army circles here and was a
member of the Military Order of the Loyal
Legion. His brother in Chicago has been
notified of his death, and 1t Is likely that
the body will be taken to the former home
Of the deceased for intelr1ient.
Badly Disabled in War.
Joseph Frye Wilson had been a door,
keeper of the House of Representatives for
about fifteen years, having been originally
given a place at the Capitol through the
influence of Representatives. Springer. He
was badly disabled as the result Of wounds
received in battle in the civil war. Most
of his lower jaw had been shot off, and he
was generally known about the Capitol as
"Shot-away" Wilson. He enlisted in the
Union army from the state of Illinois. AL
though a democrat, Representative Hit
always befriended him and saw that
changes in The control Of the House did not
interfere with him in the retention of his
place, .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
GIFT FROM ROCKEFELLER
he Contributes Literally Again to the Uni
versity of Chicago.
A Number of Important Announce
cation by President Harper.

CHICAGO, Jar uary 4-Several important
announcements were made by President
Harper at the twenty-first convocation of
the University of Chicago at the Audi
torium last evening. One was the gift of
s2tO,OO0 by John d. Rockefeller to enable
tie university to swell it's income for the
year beginning July 1, 1898, to s729,OOO, the
sum needed to carry out It's work as
planned.
Another important announcement was
that college of commerce and politics
would be inaugurated, under the auspices
OF the university, to teach practical busi-
ness and politics, to include debts of rail
roads, finance. insurance, manufacturing,
trade, diplomatic service and journalism.
The aftiliation of Rush Medical College,
one of the pioneer medical institutions of
the west, with the university was also
announced. the conditions being that the
trustees should not include members of
the faculty. but should be business men,
having no financial interest in the income
of the college; that the debt of s17,NO0
should be paId and the qualifications for
admittance should be gradually advanced,
until in 1902 they should include a FRESH
man ard sophomore term in a standard
university.
President Harper strongly recommended
a college for teachers in the public schools
III C'ilHtct!ou WITH tne university, but To-
Gated at some central point. which would
enable teachers TO acquire college edu-
cation while pursuing their work. He
pointed out that but 10 per cent of the
teachers in the Chicago schools were col
lege educated, and, their tenure of office
was secure, it was of great Importance to
the public that they have the highest pos
sIble education. The president also an
Eounced the addition of Lieut.. Palmer
I. S. A, to the faculty and CONTEMPLATED
formation of military companies adding
that drill would be entirely optional with
the stu.entS.
President Harper. before concluding his
announcements, made the startling state
ment that of the five deaths which have
occurred in five years at the university
three are directly traceable to starvation,
THESE deaths, the president said. We're due
10 lnsufhcient nutrition, that in turn being
the result of the poor food supplied in the
district surrounding the university In
conclusion, the president argued for the
addition to the university of commons
in which the students be supplied with
nutritious food and lodgings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
SUPPLIES FOR THE CUBANS
The State Department Appoints New
York Committee.
Clara Barton VIII Probably Visit
Havana and Advise Gen. Lee
More Contributions Received.

Inc state Department has appointed n
committee of citizens, consisting of Stephen
T.. Barton, Charles Scheiren and Louis
hlopsch, to receive at New York all SUBJ
scrlptlons OF money and supplies for the
sufferers In Cuba. and to ship them to Con-
SUI General Lee at Havana for distribution
Mr. Barton is vice president of the Red
cross Society, Mr.. Scheiren is ex-mayor of
Brooklyn and Mr.. Klopsch is editor of the
Christian Herald
IL is suggested by the Secretary of State
that all supplies for the Cuban sufferers be
sent to this committee, which will attend to
their shipment to Consul General Lee at
Havana The Ward Line of steamers will
take such supplies to Cuba free of charge.
Miss Barton May Visit Havana.
1t Is probable that Miss Clara Barton,
president Of the Red Cross Society, will
visit Havana for the purpose of comforting
win Gen. Lee as to the best method of Sc
curing pronlRt distribution of the supplies.
Gen. Lee will have personal charge of the
disbursement of the relief fund as well as
general direction of the issue of supplies
lie VIII be assisted by consular officers of
the United States and agents of the Red
cross accustomed to field relief work Ow-
ing to her feeble health Miss Barton will
lot be asked TO do any active work. but Will
SIMPLY be called on for advice and sugges-
tons. She has had several consultations
with Assistant Secretary Adee of the State
department in regard to relief work I'm
CUBA, and has promised to cooperate with
the officials OF the department in charge of
the matter.
blankets and Flour.
A cable message has been received from
Consul General Lee suggesting that blank
cts and flour be added TO the list Of articles
previously suggested by him, as par;icu-
larry needed by the people in distress.
Additional contributions to the Cuban
relief fund were received at the State De-
partment today. One of $1U was forward
ed by the Concord Evening Monitor as .he
contribution of four citizens of Concord,
n. H. Mr.. w. F. Works of this city sent
a one dollar bill to the fund
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
Notes of the Army.

The following transfers have been made
in the 4th Cavalry: Capt. ]. II. Dorst, from,
Troop NJ to Troop d; Capt. w. Z. Wilder,
from Troop d to Troop NJ.
Maj. James w. Pope Quartermaster, has
been granted leave Of absence for four
months.
Lieut. D. c. Howard, assistant surgeon,
has been relieved from duty at Fort Custer,
Mont, and ordered to duty at Fort Crook.
Neb.
Lieut. E. B. Babbitt. ordnance depart
ment. will visit Forts Winfield Scott and
Baker, Cal, to inspect disappearing gun
carriages.
Lieut.. A. W. Chase. ID Artillery, has been
relieved from further duty as student at
the Artillery School at Fort Monroe Va
Leaves of absence have been granted as
follows: Lieut.. Col p. d. Vroom, inspector
general, for two months; Lieut.. G. B.
Pritchard, jr., 9th Cavalry, one months ex-
tension; Lieut.. NJ. ]. Lenihan, I'd Infantry.
for one month, on account of sickness:
Lieut. A. w. Chase, I'd Artillery, for six
months,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
Evening Star Fund.
POLLUTION OF THE POTOMAC.
Mr.. Hcpburn's Bill Expected to Re
ceiNe Early COnsid crution.


A bill, which was introduced in the House
before the holidays by Mr.. Hepburn of
Iowa, ana noted in The Star at the time
is expected to receive early attention by
the committee on interstate and foreign
commerce.
The bill provides that the supervising
surgeon general Of the marine hospital SER
vice, under the direction of the Secretary
of the Treasury, be directed 10 investi
the sources of contamination of rivers and
other natural sources of water supply
where the sanitary condition of the people
of more than one state or territory or the
District of Columbia is affected or threat
ened to be affected by such pollution, and
TO report upon what action is necessary to
remove or prevent such pollution: Pro-
vided, That the first investigation shall re-
late to the Potomac river
1rasmuch as every member of the House
has to drink the Potomac water, it is
thought that general interest will be at
tracted to the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
WELLINGTON OUT FOR McCOM.s.
Now Relieved Tint the Judge Has !,
WaIkOVer.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
BALTIMORE, January 4-Senator wei
hEgton came out unre servedly today in
favor of Judge Louis +. McComas to sue
ceed MIR. German in the United States
Senate. He told The Star correspondent
that public opinion appeared to be so
strongly in favor of Judge McComas and
his election was so urgently demanded by
the Independent democrats who supported
the republican ticket that lie CWelington)
had determined to use all his influence to
further it.
Senator WellngtOn's action is believed
to insure the election of McComas beyond
doubt. The Senator will not go to An
napolis tonight. but may go later if his
presence is needed to aid in McComas'
election.
1t is now believed that Mr. Ashley NJ.
Gould Will be chosen speaker without any
difficulty at the republican caucus tonight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
GOING TO HANNA'S AID.
Cleveland business Men Take Up the
Senator'S Fight.
speclal DlsIatch Ia NC Evenlng stsr

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CLEVELAND. Ohio. January 4.-Ths
city. the home of Senator Hanna. is pre-
pairing to come to his rescue. Judge Ste
ver son Burke mas issued a call for an
Indignation meeting Of the citizens of
Cleveland. to protest against the course
of Governor Bushnell in leading the al IT,
Hanna movement. In his call the Judge
allUies 10 the governor and the anti-Hanna
republicans as Benedict Arnolds and
Judas lscariots-' In council meeting last
night Councilman Black created a sensa-
tion by the announcement, When we have
traitors at the head OF the city govern
ment IL is time to watch the public purse
closely
Tfis remark was directed at Mayor Nc
kisson- Meetings OF republicans have
Deen called In score of towns on the
western reserve TO take action on the
course OF Governor Bushnell in leading
the night against Mr.. Hanna.
The business men of Cleveland will run
big excursion to Columbus in the in
ttrest of Mr. Hanna, but have purposely
postponed until after the inauguration of
Governor Bushnell. Political clubs have
bten torn by dissension, and there is tur-
mol on the western reserve today
BushneIrs Office Decorated
Special Dispstch TO The Evening Star
COLUMBUS. Ohio. January i.-The win
dcws Of Governor BushnelTs office were
fcui d this morning plastered full of large
Htbograph pictures of ex-Prcsident Cleye-
land adherins 10 the outside OF the panas.
The Offices of all the other anti-Hanna
republicans in the state capitol Were SINH
iarly decorated. 1t is supposed the work
was done by republicans who oppose the
governor course in opposing the election
OF senator Hanna.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
FOR ARMOR PLATE PLANT.
Virginia Legislature Offers Land n
GOsport Navy Yard.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, January 4.-Mr. Charles
T. Bland yesterday morning introduced
bill in the house and had it placed on the
calendar for immediate action authorizing
the United States government to purchase
certain lands the southern branch of
the Elizabeth river contiguous to the Cos
port navy yard, for the purpose of estab-
fishing a wet dock and other naval i'm
provements.
Three hundred acres is the amount cited
in the bill, which shall be exempt from
state taxation only as long the same is
used by the United States government
This bill was introduced with a view Of
having located at Portsmouth the proposed
armor plate plant and other naval facili-
ties not now enjoyed by the United States
government and which, according to the
view of the patron of the bill. there Is no
better place than Portsmouth for the loca-
ton of such improvements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
FOUND IN WASTE BASKET.
Famous Checks I'm the Stubbs Inyes-
tiHatiOn at Richmond.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND,Va.. January 4.-The manner
in which the now famous Womack checks,
which figured SO prominently in the Stubbs
investigation were obtained by the inves-
tigating committee was cleared up before
the grand jury here yesterday.
They were left in an office of the book
store Of of West, Johnston & Co., formerly
occupied by Womack. They were picked
up from a waste basket and given by Mr..
West to Mr.. Greer Baughman, who gave
them to the committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04

Advertising is not an expense.
1t is business investment. If
you want to invest your money
prohtably you will therefore put
your advertisements in such a
paper as The Evening Star, that
is read regularly and thoroughly
by everybody worth reaching.
The Stai is the recognized
household and family journal of
the National Capital. and has
no rival as an advertising med
ium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
Local Patents.

Patents were granted to the following
residents of the District CT Columbia today:
Carrie S. Hamilton, Terra Gotta, d. c.,
securer for doors or windows; John c. Nc
Gowan. assignor to o. G. Mccall, sewer;
James F. SHEPPARD, detonating toy; A. T.
Welch, process Of and apparatus for gener-
ating gas; ]. D. Thompson. waste chute
for apartment houses; Ira Brashears fire
extinguisher; Chas. E. Foster, assignor to
Trojan Car Coupler, Troy, N. Y, vesti-
bule car; j. B. Kendall ball bearing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
BushneIrs Office Decorated.


The post Office officials believe that the
post office thieves who have been robbing
the post offices in North Carolina have been
apprehended Chief Inspector Hamlet has
sent several deputies TO the scene of the
robbery and expresses the hope that the
thieves have been caught.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
DIRECTOR SMITHS TRIP.
He Will Make voyage Among the
West Indian 4slRnas.

Mr.. Jos. Smith, director Of the bureau of
American republics, Is about to make a
voyage through some OF the West Indian is
lands. for the recuperatfon OF his health.
Mr.. Smith is at present in Florida, where
he was ordered by his physician during his
convalescence from long illness. Incl
vana, but it is declared positively at the
State Department that he is not charged
with any mission by the United States gov
ernment, nor is he expected to make any in
vest;gation or report touching Cuban af-
fairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
Whereabouts Of warships.

Whereabouts Of Warships.
The cruiser Montgomery. which is look
ing after filibusters along the Florida coast,
arrived at Port Tampa this morning.
The monitor Amphitrfte has arrived at
gunnery claaa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
Local Pensions.

Pensions have been granted to the fol-
lowing residents of the District of Colum-
bia: William H. Grimshaw, s.; ten years
service. Peter O'Dcnnoghue, s.; Michael B.
Doyle SIT; William Dorsey, s. to $l2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
condition..

Secretary Algers. condition.
There was no special Change in the con-
dition of Secretary Algea today. He had
less fever than usual However, and that is
considered a favorable sydhptom.