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Evening star., 1911-06-04
ANNUAL EXERCISES HELD
Ten Thousand People Gather on
Commencement Occasion.
UNIQUE PROGRAM PRESENTED
Graduates Give Illustrations Of the
Practical Lines on Which They
Are Educated.
Correspondence of The Star.

Ten thousand people crowded the
grounds about the Tuskegee Institute
last Thursday. attending the closing
exercises Of the commencement season.
It was the largest gathering OF peo-
pie ever assembled at this famous In
stitution for the education OF the col
ored youth. There are 5000 people, In
oluding the students, at the Tuskegse
Institute. and the other 1000 Of this
vast throng came from the cities.
towns and farms OF Alabama Many
hundreds were white people.
Among these were bankers. NOR
chants and state, federal and munich
pal officials from the big cities. who
always give cordial support to the
work that Booker Washington is do
ing for his people throughout the
south. They were not only sight-see-
ing. but some Of them made very en-
couraging addresses.
The most interesting feature OF the
commencement season was the vast as
semblage Of colored farmers of the
county in which Tuskegee is situated
They began their entrance into Tusl;e-
gee at s o'clock in the morning and
poured through its gates steadily until
2 O'clock the hour for the beginning
Of the exercises. Some were brought
by excursion trains. but the many came
in vehicles Of various ktnds-bugSies.
surreys. carryalls and wagons. and
many Of these vehicles, too. were made
by the students OF the Tuskeyee lnsti-
tute. Most Of these visitors had large
baskets filled with edibles. enough to
supply them for the days outing.
Those who were not thus provided for
were fed by the school free. on long
tables spread under the great trees on
the campus.
Evening star., 1911-06-04
Naval Movements.

The Pontiac ana Reina Mercedes have
arrived at New York: the Helena at
Evening star., 1911-06-04
ARMY NAVY
Army Orders.

A board Of officers Of the quartermas-
ter's department, to consist of Mai. Will
liam s. Scott and Capts. Ralph Harrison
and Robert 8. Welsh, is appointed to
meet at Philadelphia June II. 1911. for
the purpose of examining sample blankets
and wooden fabrics.
Lieut. Col. George B. Davis, deputy
commissary general. will proceed to
Louisville KY, for the purpose OF in
specting subsistence supplies purchased
at that place
First Lieut.. Benjamin F. Miller. 9th
and commissary of the national matches
of 1911.
First Lieut. Charles W. Haverkampf.
Medical Corps. is relieved from his pres
ent duties and will proceed to Fort D. A.
Russell, Wyo.. for temporary duty. and
then will proceed to the Philippine
Islands.
First Lieut. Adam E. Schlanser, Medical
Corps, is relieved from his present duties
General Hospital for temporary duty,
and then will proceed to Honolulu,
Hawaii Territory.
First Lieut.. George r. Guild is relieved
from duty at Fort Leavenworth, Kan
and will proceed to Governors Island. n.
Y, for duty as commanding officer OF the
cable steamer Joseph Henry. relieving
First Lieut.. j. Alfred Moss. who will pro-
ceed to Fort ST. Michael. Alaska. for
duty, relieving First Lieut. Varien ID.
Dixon, cavalry.
The following named officers are de-
tailed to enter the next class at the Army
Signal School at Fort Leavenworth
Kan: First Lieuts. David L. Roscoe, 1st
Cavalry. and Howard r. Smalley, Sth
Cavalry: Capt. Parker Hit. infantry, and
First Lieuts. Girard L. McEntee jr., 7th
Infantry; Charles A. bravo. Sth Infantry
Alvin c. Voris, 14th Infantry; Karl
Truesdell. 18th Infantry; James G. Tay-
lor. 18th Infantry; Frank 8. Bowen. 2Oth
Infantry, and Burt w. Phillips, 9th In
fantry.
First Lieut.. Harry H. Blodgett, Medi-
cal Reserve Corps. recently appointed. is
ordered to active duty at Fort Riley,
Kan
Maj Edwin d. Bricker. ordnance de-
partment, will proceed to the Watertown
arsenal. Massachusetts,, on official busi-
ness pertaining to the operations of the
ordnance department.
Lieut.. Col. William A. Skunk, 1st Cav
airy, is detailed to enter the next class at
the Army War College August Is. 1911.
Leave of absence for two months Is
granted 1st Lieut.. c. Emery Hathaway.
9th Cavalry.
First Lieut. Eugene B. Walker. Coast
Artillery Corps. is relieved from duty
with the 146th Company and assigned to
the S5th Company.
Leave of absence for two months is
granted Capt. William p. Platt. ordnance
department.
Chaplain Walter K. Lloyd, I'd Field Ar
tillery, Is relieved from treatment at the
General Hospital. the Presidio OF San
Francisco. and will join his proper sta
ton.
Leave of absence for one month is
granted Maj Munroe Mcfarland, infan-
try unassigned.
Lieut. Col. Moses G.. Zalinski, deputy
quartermaster general, will visit Elmira,
N. Y. on official business pertaining to
the inspection of undershirts in process
Of manufacture under contract with the
quartermasters department.
Evening star., 1911-06-04
Conditions In Lower California.

According to Mr.. Worthy. who has
spent many years on the Pacific coast
and Is familiar with conditions in Lower
California. and has a high regard for
the ability of Mr.. Ferris. the new presi-
dent will make go of his republic.
Tijuana, he pointed out. Is near San
Diego. Cal, being not many miles across
the border line. and annually draws thou
sands of Americans to witness the bull
fights and other forms OF recreation Of
fered by the city. which has quite a rep
utation as sporting center on the Pa
doubtedly will be made the capital Of the
new republic Is the opinion Of Mr..
Worthy. who declares that with 1900 or
5000 Americans President Ferris can hold
his domain against any movement the
Mexican government could direct against
him. Owing to the peculiar geographical
situation Of Lower California. 1t Is out OF
the question for q land force to move
against him from the east because Of the
wide stretches Of desert land intervening.
As to attacks from the sea, guns mounted
on the promontories forming the gateway
to Magdalena bay could with ease de-
stroy tho two gunboats maintained by the
Mexican government on the Pacific.
desired by the United States as q naval
station and coaling base. target practice
for years having been conducted there.
Should President Ferris firmly establish
his government and obtain recognition OF
his republic 1t is not beyond the realm of
possibility that some day. the popuiace
willing. the republic Of Lower California
will be admitted into the United States Of
America.
Evening star., 1911-06-04
Naval Orders.

Commander T. p. Magruder. from
works William Cramp & Sons Com
pany. Philadelphia, to summer con-
ference Naval War College. Newport.
r. /.
Lieut.. Commander H A. Pearson.
from works William Cramp & Sons
Company, Philadelphia. and continue
other duties.
Lieut.. Commander ]. II. Rowen. to
bureau OF navigation. Navy Depart
ment
Lieut.. s. B. Smith. to Machinists'
Mates School. navy yard. Charleston.
s. C.
Lieuts. B. G. Barthalow and w. H.
Toaz. members of a general court-mar-
tial, navy yard, Mare Island.
Ensign B. X. Muir, to the Wisconsin.
Surgeon r. C. Holcomb, from the Della
ware to the North Dakota.
Surgeon F. L. Pleadwell. from the
North Dakota to the Delaware.
Passed Assistant Surgeon J. w. Backus.
from the Pennsylvania. to the Iris
Assistant Surgeon A. B. Davidson nom
the Iris to Pacific torpedo fleet.
Civil Engineer r. q. BakenhYs. from
the naval stations, Cavfte and Olongapo,
P. l., to the bureau Of yards and docks.
Navy Department.
Machinist w. w. Hopes. from the
Chester. and resignation as nachinist
in the United States Navy accepted
Evening star., 1911-06-04

S0OD PRINTING rs AS IMPORTANT N
rood food and good clothes. Good printing
VIII work while a man Is eating or while he
clothes are hanging Idle On . chair and 10 -
does good printing. FRANC. r. SHERRY. 619
10th ST., Just below F.
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I Mrs Lafders on her seturu from q
marketing trip in town. found her hus-
band lying on the bath room floor I'M
conscious. \ tube attached to a gas jet
was dangling near his head and the gas
pouring out Friends say Landcrs has
been out of work and was discouraged, E"
A letter received by r. II. Larrabeo,
secretary of Hermon Lodge, T, aud i.
NJ. from a member of Saint Johns
Lodge of Boston, under date of Nov. =
says that Mr.. Landcrs is stil on the
dangerous list, and that his family is
in need of the necessaries Of life and
that help should be given them.
Mr.. Landers is native of this city
and well known here, having been editor
of the Kennebec Reporter and also Of
the Gardiner Reporter-Journal, and later
of the independent
lie went to Boston eight or ten years
ago. He has many friends here, as have
the members of his family, who viii
doubtless be glad to assist them in their
need.
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WEST GARDINER.

HIGHLAND ANENUE-Mrs. Eta
Merrill was in Augusta, Wednesday
on business.
\ meeting Of the School Improve
ment League Of Maine was held at tlI'
Miili<cn echooiliouse. Tuesday after.
uoe n. after tie session Of school.
Mrs Henry ! Bowie is visiting hei
parents in Nova Scotia She was ac-
CONTAINED by her son William.
Alien Bates las moved to his lev
house. built this summer
Mrs. Mary Y Batemau has been
visiting her cousin. Mrs. John w cur
tic.
Mrs. Wary Y Bateman of Is Soutl
Walker street. Lowell Mass, and hirs
John ". curtis left This week. for
visit - Mfa curtis daughter, Mrs
+ T.. Peacoet. ~ t.eata Hin.
James Malcolm is working for the
"Maine woods at Phillips as limo.
type operator.
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CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

All the obstacles in the way Of the
projected international opium con
ference have been removed aud the
state department, Wednesday an
nounced the personnel OF the Ameri-
can delegation to the conference,
which will meet at The Hague, 1t is
headed by Rt. Rev. Charles e. Brent
Protestant Episcopal bishop of the
Philippine islands as chairman, and
includes Or. Hamilton Wright OF
Mime, as a delegate. The delegation
will sail, Nov. Is. from New York.
The diplomatic representatives Of
Great Britain. France and Germany
have presented "A joint note relative to
claims against Cuba on account of de-
struction of property of the subjects
of these respective countries during
the war of independence. The Cuban
state department refuses information
on the subject
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Burgess Soper.

Wedding bells ware again ringing.
Wednesday night. this time for the
marriage OF George Augustus Burgess.
son of Mr. and Mrs. jeremiah Bur
CESS of this city, and Miss Marie New
toll Sopcr, daughter of Ed. Soper Of
Randolph, They were married at s
O'Clock at Saint Joseph's Catholic
church, by Rev. FIR. p. II. Reardon Al
bert J. Delaware was best man. and
Mrs. Lucille Delaware acted as matron
of honor The bride was educated in
The public schools of Randolph and
the groom in this city. He is a shoe
maker and is employed in one of the
local shops. They will spend their
honeymoon in Boston, returning in
about two weeks. They will make
their home in this city. Both are well
and favorably known here and in Ran
do!ph and have wide circle of friends
and acquaintances, who unite in wish
ing them many happy years OF married
life
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THE IMPERIAL FAMILY
Said to Be Still at Pekin-Government
Almost HELPLESS,

Pekin. Nov. 8. go p, M.-Fhe situa-
ton in the capital was practically unal-
tered, tonight No revolutionary move
ment is Yet visible. The Emperor, Dow
ager Empress and others of the court.
according to the foreign board. are still
at the winter palace and do not intend
to leave
1t is semi-officially stated that the re.
nected thought and that the mobiles are
unable TO agree upon a definite line of
action.
1t is said that the throne intends to
issue an edict denying that discontinued
officers of the sixth division of the I'M
perial troops murdered General Wu LII
Cheng. The foreign board also denies
that Manchus murdered the general. but
they are unable to explain the subse-
quent fighting between Manchus and
Chinese troops. the report of Which has
been confirmed by many sources.
according to consular reports the gov
eminent is losing the few remaining ceu-
tcrs south of the Yang Use Kiang,
NanllHg has gone over 10 the revo-
lutienists in consequence of the govern
ments instructions to the viceeroy al
Marking that he should not further re-
sst the rebels, The Tartar general, Tuan
Fang, demurred. but his force of 400
Manchus was insufficient for the defence
of the city and he yielded when Picking
repeated the earlier instructions. tThi5
probab bic official version does not agree
with the direct dispatches from Marking.
today, which describe the fighting therel.
The revolutionists IN north China are
gradually assuming control of affairs.
though their movements do not appear
connected. The railway officials state
that the road is open to Ten Chow,
about $50 miles from Peking. from which
point TO Shuntefu 1t IS held by the reb
els The government has ordered Gen.
Chang Sheo Tsen. commander of the
imperial troops at Uenchau. to come TO
Peking
A most interesting statement regarding
the plans of what was described as the
Reformed Party was made, tonight from
u source that IN the past has been foun1
invariably to be correctly informed on
political affairs. According to this au-
thority Liam Cht-Chiao. the exiled Chi
nese editor and the most influential Chi
nese of letters, is returning to the cap
itsl from Japan for the purpose of d.
reoting the activities of the reformers
and taking hand IN the formation of
a new reformed cabinet. In a recent In
terview at his home in Suma the editor
said that the present crisis would bring
to the front a man who at the time of
the interview had not appeared on the
revolutionary stage Whether Liang Chi
Chiao is to be the political dark horse
is not revealed Ia tonight's statement
According to the statement many OF
the viceroys are in sympathy with the
new party suggested, which also claims
to have the support of a majority of the
National Assembly. The troops in the
north. 1t is stated. are united in the in.
terest of the reformed party and are de-
liberately bringing pressure to bear on
the government to promote Liang's plan.
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of regiment Of Imperial troops at the
town of Macao, Quang Tung province,
and also one III the same province,
Chang Ming Chi viceroy of Quang
Tung, and Gen. Lung Chez Quang, for
merly Imperial commander In Canton.
are said TO have allied themselves with
the republicans and taken charge of all
the revolutionary military operations n
the province. The Chang Sal Vat Pc
received cablegram saying the people
Of Marking had proclaimed their indie
pendence and that battle was immi-
nent, owing to the refusal of the Manchu
officials TO recoglhze their proclamation.
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GARDINER.
PeI| CIason Auxiliary In
SpeCtion and Initiation.
BuTgess-Soper Wedding al 81.
Joseph's Catholic Church.
Attempt al Suicide In Boston OF a
Former Gardiner Man.

Between three aud four huadred
members Of the Sons of Veterans and
the Ladies Auxiliary and other
friends attended the inspection and
initiation of candidates of Pell Cla-
son AuHaiary. No. i6, of this city,
Wednesday evening, in G. \. K. hall.
The Auxiliary WAS inspected by Mrs.
AnwaIda Rowker of Wateryile The
presence of Clarence II. Cram Of Au-
gusta, senior vice commander of the
Sons of Veterans of the United States,
added much interest. Guests from
Hallowell. Augusta, Weeks MINIS,
Waterville. and many from this city
Were present. supper was served from
Z to O'Clock. consisting of everything
the markets afford, which was taste
fully arranged on the tables. The sup
per committee was Mrs. Marion -.
Copb, Mrs Leonora Merrill, Mrs IVA
Wing. Mrs Margaret Hartman. MIS-
Gertrude Walker and Mrs. FRANK
Nickcrson.
The following candidates were in
itiated: Miss Maud Barker Mrs. Au-
gustus McCaustand. Miss Edna Dow
Mrs Jerry Desmond. Mrs. Mary Lunt,
Mrs Mary Gray, Mrs. Charlena Elan
ders. Miss Helen Walker Miss Elsie
Davis. Mrs LESTER Whitney, Mrs.
Parcvf iIai, Mrs Lena Gross, Mrs.
lillian Small. Miss Myra Gowan.
Mrs. Addie Erossman, Mrs. Emma
Campbell. Mrs. Rena McPhee, Mrs.
Bessie Mansr Miss Madeline Cous-
ms. Miss Elsie Dill Miss Fannie Col
Inns. Mrs. cora Fowles, Miss Bertha
Spear Mrs Laura Merrill and Mrs.
Ellie Tarr.
4 literary entertainment and so
cial was enjoyed after the meeting.
The hall was PRETTY decorated with
flags. chairs heihg HfraitBed around
the hail for the guests. The banquet
hail WAS crowded to its utmost ca
paclty. The ladies who waited oh the
tables deserve great credit for tlelr
work. each and everyone seeing that
the guests were well supplied with
the good things With which the tables
were groaning.
The lodge has 60 members, and Is
rapidly Increasing in numbers Inc
officers are; President, Miss Harriet
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REVOLT ON INCREASE.
Disturbances at New PoInts--Chnton
Talking Self Government.

Hong Kong. Nov. S.'rhe revolu-
tionists aC,acked the Wong Ting
Tong. LII long, Pokut and Sham
Chum stations on the Chinese section
of the Canton knowloon Railway, last
night, and seized arms and ammuni-
ton.
The employees of the railway escaped
to the British concession. Foreigners
were unframed.
The revolutionsts also demolished
the custom house at Siram-Chum.
Reports from Macao describe a
Chinese rising In the Cilin-San and
Heung- Shan districts. The commander
of the imperial troops was killed. The
Taptai Of Annoy. fearing trouble,
boarded customs cruiser.
The British sloop Rosario has been
sent to Annoy.
Leading Chinese at Canton, today.
sent kilograms to the principal Chr
nese here, asking them to appoint
delegates to meet at Canton and con-
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Ats EKlN.
CONTINUED from Page one.1

The only government here at present
seems to be the regent Prince Ghun
and ex- Premier Ching. they are with
out support The board of officials il
they have not already deserted their
posts. ere busy packing their valua-
bles while criticizing the regent and
Prince Ching. The opinion is held at
the legations that Cell Chang cannot
CAPTURE Pelfin without-a struggle. He
may he permitted TO enter. but q first
IS bound tea occur before the Manehus
surrender their privileges Further
more. the 6iancltus. actions somewhat
belle their words They are undoubted-
t. preparing tor a seige and are stor
lug Quantities Of rice in the blrra cks.
.fhe palaces garrison has been in
creased by small bodies Of picked men.
A thousand have arrived from Chang
ChHn. The Chinese are being tttWit-
ted tad are being sent outsiG the
walls The city gates have been over
iauled md strengthened
III Mukden Niceray, General Chao
rh-Hsun is enlisting a new brigade of
T. .q99 Manchus. Gen. YinTchang and
several other high officials and princes
have taken refuge in the legation quar-
ter MOTEL, While other Mauchus have
sought shelter in the various lega-
TONS. To-day witnessed the largest OK
oduis from the capital since the revb-
luton began Sealed boxes of treas
ure have been coming into the lega =
tons MI day long. Ancient works OF
art appear ON the legation walls.
These have been given to the members
Of the legations tor safe keeping.
Special trains drawn by double on
gints and packed with passengers are
making continuous trips to TienTsin.
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john S. Head of Portland was a.
visitor in town. today, going to Phipps-
burg Center To visit his brother Henry.
who resides on the old homestead. Mr..
Head has been enjoying the race
meets in Maine, this fall He is one of
the best known judges In New Eng
land, and says that next season tho
half-mile tracks viii see some of the
fast horses that have been on the
Grand Circuits. The reason he gives lis
that the owners Of the horses are
getting weary OF going along season
after season. losing money on account
of d few fast horses On mile tracks
taking all the money while a horse
that would show up well on half
mile track is shut out from winning.
lacking the speed necessary to come
In for a share Of the big purses. Mr.
Head is a great admirer 81 Mr.
Hanks of Augusta. He says Hanks Is
one of the most cheerful losers he eyeri
knew and that his proposed race meet&
next season. will bring tog6f311 ss1lss
OF the greatest strings of horses ever
seen IN Maine Bath Times. Nov. s.
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A PROCLAMATION
Calls on All Chinese to Join in the Life
And Death Struggle.

Shanghai. Nov. s.-The military gov
eminent, today. issued a long procla-
nation calling upon all Chinese to join
in the life and death struggle and ex-
horting the population of the lower prov
inces against disorders and to regard tho
rights of foreigners. The proclamation
further promises the abolition of many
taxes hitherto imposed by the 500 no.
madic tribe which 200 years ago was
supported by the liver and brain OF 100. :
100000 descendants of Ham"
. Chih-Ful has requested the presence
of an American warship ana Rear Ad-
miral Murdoch. commander fsthe Amer
lean Asiatic squadron, who is here. will
probably comply. #aa.
A wireless message from the German
vessels at Hankow reports that the I'm.
perialists there are losing heart
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MCNAMARA CASE.
Full Jury Box by Christmas Is Now
The Hope.

Los Angeles, Cal. Nov. S.-Three sworn
jurors and talesman passed for cause.
was the showing In the Mcnamara rnur-
der trial, tonight, at the end of fivs
weeks of court. Another talesman had
been accepted by the defence as to cause
and counsel began hoping for full Jury
box by Christmas to try James B. Nc
Namara for the alleged murder OF
Charles @. Haggerty, machinist, killed
In the Los Angeles Times explosion a
year ago OF five talesmeI1 accepted by
both sides when court opened, today, two
were excused with consent of counsel