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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-12

Promotion VIII Make Him CommO-
dore. While Sampson stands Next.

WASHINGTON, May u.-Promedon viii
make Captain Stlas Casey, now commander
at the League island navy yard. commo-
dore and will place Captain (now acting
rear admiraD Sampson at the head Of the
list OF captains 10 become a commodore
July upon the retirement OF Rear Admit
raj Kirkland. commandment OF the Mare
Island navy yard.
Admiral Walker had a long conference
today with Secretary Long. and there Is a
rumor aiioat, which seems TO have more
than the ordinary degree OF substance 10
the effect tina; the admiral Is slated for
-slp aTs1s 20 luIod suuos o. iuswIuioddg
tinciion in the navy.
Charles II. Allen, the newly appointed
assistant secretary OF the navy. appeared
at the department. today and took the oath
of office.
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sELnoNT,s OFFER REJECTED.


CHICAGO. May IA Journal special
from Washington SAYS: q. p. IA. Beimont's
offer 20 build. equip and command a ayn-
ani,e guahoat during the war has been
refused by the naval hoard Of construction.
When Belmont made the offer 10 the pres
lssnt he was referred In Secretary Long.
and the latter today asked the naval board
TO pass on the offer The boards report Is
unfayorshle bess0se OF Rs,mont's ssipu'a-
tIon ina; hs mus, bee commander
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Protest. Against sulphur Shipments.

MONTREAL. May LIT Is announced
here that the ex-smbassador Of Spain to
the United States, Senior Polo y Bernabe.
has prevailed upon the Spanish consul
general to Canada, Senior Martel, to pro-
test TO the British government against the
further shipment of sulphur to the United
States by way OF Canada Twelve thou-
sand tons OF sulphur are at present on the
way to Canada to be shipped to the United
States.
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RAILROAD MEN MEET.
Seeking to settle the LOng-standing
Trouble With the Canadian Road.

CHICAGO. May u--~The executive Off
rers or the transcon t.IsataI roads met
mere today. for the purpose OF consider
ing the situation in passenger rates, and
Incidentally the dis-srent:a,s that have
been the cause Of 80 much trouble between
the American roads and the Canadian Pa
ctfic. Nothing was done In the matter, for
at Tho last minute the Canadian Paotic
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sent word that It would not be repre-
ed at the meeting. and the other ~
were compelled TO hold their discunn
without 1t. The general feeling was ~
the dinerenfial should be discoutipun& r
freight business. az well as on the pod
ger traffic.
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STATE OF CUBAN ARMIES.


WASHINGTON. May 1.-THE courier.
who Is on his way here with letters from
Gen. Gomez to President Palma Of the Gu
ban legation. has stopped at Tampa. ana
will not reach here for day or two. Gen.
Nunex. Of the Cuban army. after confer
ring with the Cuban authorities Eere. ana
with Gen. Miles. left for Tampa last night
Although the courier Will bring detailed ad-
vices from Gomez. the Cuban officials here
ara well informed on the general status OF
the Cuban forces in the field, and this sub
feet has been gone over fully with the war
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spain,. Mi.sinx sauaaron.

LONDON. May 1.-THE Madrid corre-
spondent OF the Daily Mail says: Adj
miral Bermejo. minister of marine, denies
that the Cape Verde squadron has re-
turned to Cadiz. He affirms that this feet
at the present moment is where 1t ought
to be, according to the instructions given.
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MONTEVIDEO (via Galvesson). May H.
The government OF Uruguay has refused
permission to establish here a Red Cross
Society In aid OF the wounded Spaniards.
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ANOTHER CUBAN EXPEDITION.
within Twenty-fOur Hours More
Arms VIII he Sent.

TAMPA, May lI.-There is good reason
to believe that inside of twenty-four hours
another expedition. with the same purpose
and destination as that OF the Gussie.
which left here yesterday loaded with
arms and supplies for the Cuban insur-
gents. viii sip from Port Tampa
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LONDON, May IA dispatch to the
TINES from Singapore says:
The Philippine refugees here are prepar-
Ing a congratulatory address 10 Rear Ae-
miral Dewey. They also express a desire
for the establishment OF a native govern
ment ard for American protection. They
deprscate the restoration OF the Philip
pines TO Spain or the transfer Of the ISL
ands to any continental government
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Austria syui he strictly Neutral.

BUDAPEST. May ii-Emperor Francis
Joseph, replying 10 addresses of members
or th4 house OF delegates. who were re-
ceiyea in audience By his majesty today.
referred with regret ia the hosfilit.es be-
tween the United States and Spain. ard
said while he has resolved 20 maintain a
strict neutrality Re hoped the distressing
struggie would soon be ended"
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KEY VESTS WATER sUPPLY.
Is Rapidly Failing and Advent al
Disabling Apparatus Awaited.

KEY WEST. May 1.-THE water prob
lem - getting serious AT this place. Naval
officers are looking anxiousiy for the
smosestaek of the big government con-
denser. which promises 20 supply 20 01o
gallons daily. per contract. The plant
should have started April Is. but il is rot
yet IN operation. The officers in charge OF
tais station are skeptical % the condenser's
ability 10 produce s0eo gallons
Key VESTS water sources, are most
primitive and limited. The shallow wells
are al more or less hrak.sh and under sus-
rfcson OF surface drainage
Cargo of Water for Key West.
KEY WEST. May 1.-THE steamer
o.vetie Will arrive from Tampa IN the
morning, bringing a large cargo OF water,
which VIII IN q measure relieve the water
famine wAieh now exists on the island.
Inc Norwegian cattle chip BFaszberg was
released in accordance with orders from
Washington AZ noca today. She VII ,ave
tomorrow.
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German Exports Su0er.

LONDON, May 1i.-German export
houses. says dispatch from Berlin 20 the
Times. are suffering severely In conse-
quence Of the absence or the withdrawal
OF orders from the United States. Already
the loss TO Germany is estimated at many
millions OF marks
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Goes to Join the Fleet.

ST. THOMAS. W. l., May lit Is re-
ported that an American warship. which
has been lying to the westward. sailed
yesterday TO Join the American fleet.
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LITTLE ROCK, May 1.-THE Arkan16
river at Little Rock reached U.W todays i
telegram from Pine Bun late toafre1
states that the .evee at Sheriff. hroln -
this afternoon and the town II entirely ~.
der water. but details Of the damage -
there are not given.
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The senate Promptly Confirms the
Nomination Sent In by President.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE senate to-
day confirmed the nomination Of George +.
Dewey, to be a rear admiral.
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PORTLAND May 1i.--H. r. Lewis. OF
this city. was today elected Lieutenant COM
mander OF the Oregon naval reserve. which
now consists of three divisions
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brazilian Radicals Favor u.

RIO JANEIRo (via Galveston), May II.
A faction of the Radical party Is taking
steps TO officially declare themselves in
the chamber Of deputies in favor of the
United States and the independence OF
Cuba
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ANDOvER. Mass. May li.-A -
three-story building at HaiiardsvitIe. ~
rs a wool storehouse by Jannison Io9G
Joy. OF Boston. was burned shortly ~
noon today. together with a nunaber r
connecting buildings. The buildings 60
tanned wool valued at between tG4oge an1
100000. Most OF the stock was DESTROYED
or badly damaged. and 1t 10 thought the
total loss viii be nearly &30e0o0
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Spanish fourS I'm Madrid.
MADRID. May IL-Span-sh fouss closed
fn6Ay ~ an. Gold Ma ouoted kxsS1s0A
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MADRID. May 1f.-An official dispatch
from Havana says: The enemy's squad
ron has disappeared. Five warships have
gone eastward.
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Cargo of Mntcr for Key West.


Aaticns by the Million Are BeIng
Purchased for beth Armies
WASHINGTON. May differentiation
ase visible nArslouiAxis IN Tia ousrxau
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WASHINGTON. May n.--As 10 the Pail
lrpanc expedition. the officials say {, x,,,
Dc started 1t the earliest practical mo-
ment The preparations therefor are going
ahead At rapid rate. Mes, Of the Supplies
In the oaartersnaster's lire thar arc need
ed for this expedition VIII have TO be Oh
s&shsd at San Francisco. IL net on hand a;
the auarssrmaster's denot there. and II the
time S too short 10 contract for them. they
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-02
MEDALS AND PRIZES.

After Mr.. Taylor had concluded his
eloquent address the following medals
and prizes were awarded to members of
different departments for proficiency:
The Holt medal i'm mathematics-Er
est Horatio Woodson.
The Hume medal in English compost
Willis james Brogden.
The Hill prize in history-Pleasant
Daniel Gold. IT.
The Worth prize in philosophy Charles
Hughes Johnston.
The Manning prize-Charles Exum
Best
The Wilson history prizc-W William Me
Entire Walton.
The Harris prize in anatomy-George
Pate.
The Materia Medica prize George Ed
gar Newly.
Governor Daniel l.. Russell was pres
ent to-day and delivered the Diplomas Ia
the class of '9S with very appropriate
talk III his usual style of ease and grace.
Late this afternoon the cornerstone
Of the new alumni hail. a gift Of the sons
of the university, to their alma mater
was laid. The building is to cost 500
900, and will be fitted up i'm the latest
modern style. QFOr want of space full
particulars of the cornerstone laying will
be given Tomorrow
PRESIDENT ALDERMAN'S TALK.
In accepting the flag which was present
ed to the university by the class of '9S
DIR. Alderman, president of the universe
ty. made most eloquent short speech
which is given in full below:
Il accept for the University with sin
cere gratitude this beautiful flag pf
our country and that other flag of the
State delayed in its coming. | am very
glad that the good custom of giving gifts
to alma mater inaugurated by '97 has
been fixed in our life by '9S. If you
fancy that in after life you will think of
the youthful enthusiasm of this hour
with a smile, believe me Won will also
do so with tears in your eyes. for it is
a white time in mans life when emo
ton has not yet hardened into prudence
and the feelings flow forth freely. |
congratulate you, too. on the felicity and
appropriateness of the gift Whatever
may come of all our warning. we shall,
at least. come to know orr flag better
and to feel that it is ours and that we
are one people at last between these
double seas, and so i'm some reflex way
there VIII grow up fuller unity Of ma
tlonal purpose and national life.
The races of men had n true in-
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MEDALS AWARDED.
A Charlotte Boy Gets the Mangum
Medal at the Varsity Dramatic Club
Gives Performance.

Chapel Hill. y. c.. June Special
The Mangnm medal given for oratorg
was awarded to Edward Kidder Graham,
of Charlotte. Edgar David Broadhurst,
Of Goldsboro, wore the representative
medal. member of philanthropic society.
Governor Russell made a short talk TO
the senior class. and was heartily APP
plauded. Tonight the Dramatic Club
gave a creditable performance and n
dance followed, closing the days exer-
cises.
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FURLOUGH SOLDIER SICK.
His Leave Is Overdue, but lie Was in
the Hospital.

A court martial may await Walter
Schmidt, Of Company f., Thirteenth
regiment, when he returns II Camp
Alger Fortunately for himself he will
he fortified with the certificates of
three physicians showing that he was
i'll for several days IN this city and was
in the Lackawanna hospital for nearly
twenty-four hours.
Schmidt left Camp Alger on June 16.
lie possessed a furlouGh signed by
Lieutenant Colonel C., c. Mates and
good until June %, Wednesday, inclu-
sive. On Tuesday ne came to Scran-
ton from Honesdalc en- route to camp,
but was taken sick and applied to a
Penn avenue physician for treatment.
lie was unable to leave Wednesday
and was treated by DR. L. Wehlau who
secured his admission 10 the I.acka-
wanna hospital, where he remained
until yesterday. He was taken to the
hospital in an ambulance.
According to the certificates Of the
Penn avenue physician, Or. Wehlau
and Dr. ID. II. Webb, of the hospital,
Schmidt was afflicted with a painful
attack Of cramps and was in no condi-
ton to be out Of bed. Yesterday he
appllcd TO Lieutenant Dcntler in charge
of the regular army recruiting station
here, for transportation. The request
was granted and Schmidt will reach
camp this evening, two days overdue.
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An exceedingly pretty wedding oc-
Cured last evening at the residence of
Mrs. Elizabeth Roeahl, of 440 Willow
street. at s o'clock. In the main par
lor OF the homestead the marriage OF
Miss Lena Linn to Mr.. August +. Kraft
was solemnized. Rev. w. A. Nordt be-
ing the officiating clergyman. Miss
Amelia Helm was bridesmaid and Miss
Carrie KRAFT. sister of the groom, was
maid of honor. Fred. Guenter and Pet
er Kellerman We're the groom's attend
ants. The bride wore a pretty gown
Of white organdie over silk. and the
bridesmaid and maid of honor were be-
coninGly attired in pink organdies.
At the conclusion of the ceremony,
dinner was served. The guests were
but the nearest friends of the contract
ing parties.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kraft left on the mid
night train for visit at Philadelphia
and Washington. Upon their return
they will reside at the home of Mrs
Roeahl, who is the mother Of the
bride Mr.. Kraft is employed at the
School OF Mines and Minerals, and his
wife is young woman of widespread
popularity.
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NUBS OF NEWS.

The annual commencement exercises
of st. Johns parOchial school will be
held this afternoon in the basement
Of ST. Johns church on Fig street The
graduating class this year consists OF
six young women. The programme ar
ranged for the occasion is elaborate,
and the list of invitations has been
limited to the parents and friends Of
the children attending the school.
James Connell lodge, 40, Independ-
cnt Order of Odd Fellows, will cele-
brate the ninth anniversary of the or
ganization Wednesday evening next at
their quarters in Fruehan's hall.
The congregation of st. Johns
church, of which Rev. f. ]. Melley Is
pastor, will conduct a picnic at Ar
tesian Well grove on July 4. A pret-
tier, more agreeable and convenient
spot could not be selected. Past events
of similar nature conducted by this
congregation have been highly sue
cessful and enjoyable. This seasons S
outing will not be an exception to the
established custom. and 1t is a fore
gone conclusion that the occasion will
be one that will linger long in the
memory of the thousands who Will be
in attendance.
Joseph Murphy, of Palm street is i'll.
The Electric City Tourist club will
give a complimentary dance at st.
Johns hall this evening to the young
women who assisted at the recent pic
mic of the club.
The westerly side of the Pittston
avenue culvert is now in a most dan
Eerous condition. When the great
rainstorm Of May 90 washed away
\ a large portion of the sidewalk, a
| railing was placed around the spot.
| Since then there has been no attempt
made to put in shape the damaged por-
| ton, and last evening safe guards
| was removed by a crowd Of mischiev-
| ious boys Now the place is Veritable
| death trap, especially at night, as the
rays of the electric lamp do not reach
| there.
| Last evening the Scranton Athletic
club decided to run their anual eXcur'
sion, August "a. The resort is Shaw
nese Lake, as noted recently in the
| Tribune.
John Fallon, the clever young base
| ball player, returned yesterday from
Niagara university. Mr.. Fallon wen'
to that institution a few months ago
to play on the college team as pitcher
He was very successful. and will re-
turn in the fall to resume his studies
Charles Cannon, OF the Meadow
Brook store. is i'll,
Division 90, A. o. H., will meet to-
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GREEN RIDGE.

Hubert Shott, Of New York citv. is
the guest OF Mrs. Finney. of Green
Ridge street.
EXSheriff Charles Robinson and
family, of Washington avenue, are
spending the summer at Maplewood.
\. W. Law and family, Of Adams
avenue, are in Elmra.
Mrs. Learn, Of Delaware street, is
spending a few days in Falls.
Sidney Bliss entertained a number
of friends at his home on Capouse ave-
nue. last evening.
f. a. Branda. of Woodlawn Park,
has accepted a position with the law
firm Of Willard. Warren e. Knapp.
There We're two weddings celebrated
in st. Paul's church yesterday. At
noon Thomas F. Harrison and Annie
O'MalleY, of Green Ridge. were mar
ried, and at O'Clock Thomas j. Mad
den and Julia Grimes We're welded.
Messrs. Bliss. Brown and Dougherty,
Of Green Ridge, We're in Honesdale
yesterday.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
union Of Green Ridge will hold a fes-
tival July at the park, corner OF Penn
avenue and New York street, for the
benefit of the Young Mems Christian
association of the Thirteenth regiment.
Miss Lillian Simpson, of East Mar
ket street, entertained a number of
friends at her home last evening.
At the last meeting of the board of
directors of the Green Ridge library it
was decided to close the library during
the month of July. All books out
should be returned as soon as possible.
| The library will be re-opened the first
Of August.
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MINooKA.

Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly. of Main
street, left yesterday morning for a
couple weeks visit at Bethlehem, Pa
The OConnell council met last even
ing. Patrick j. Wallace was selected
to represent the council at the Grand
council of the Pennsylvania jurisdiction
which convenes at Altoona, August 16
4 base ball game is being arranged
for tomorrow afternoon between the
local club and the Young Mems Chris
tian association team, of Scranton, at
Athletic park The home team will he
represented in the game by O'Neill
who pitches fer the association team,
and who will endeavor to defeat his
fellow players in the city. A large
delegation is expected to be present to
witness the contest,
John Kenavy, former resident OF
this place, now resident of Rome, N
Y, is visiting his mother on Church
street.
Michael Flaherty. a miner at the Ma
tional mines. had his left hand pain
fully injured yesterday by being hit
by a piece Of coal