Evening Star Newspaper, November 25, 1897, Page 1

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It is therefore the only one in which the reader can find the complete news of the world, directly trans- mitted by telegraph, up to the GTON, D. C., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1897-TWELVE PAGES. TWO CENTS. THANKSGIVING CAPTAIN WAS WRONG | — Colonel Hunter Severely Arraigns Lovering for Unmilitary Conduct. ge HAD NO RIGHT T0 PROD HAMMOND ——— His Action Compared to Methods of a Slave Driver. £FFECT ON THE SERVICE o<s CHICAGO, November 25.—In the Lover- | ing court-martial case at Fort Sheridan Lieut. Col. J. A. Hunter of Fort Snelling, the Department of Dakota, acting as judge advocate, severely arraigned Captain Lov- ering for his treatment of Private Charley Hammond. When the testimony all in and Attorney Blair had addressed the court in defense of Captain Lovering’s ac- tion, Judge Advecate Hunter arose. After speaking of the importance of the case, he took up th of the charge, saying th. the failure to us to get a garrison pr! summary court, and, secon he cruelly abused and ill- treated 1 prisoner. Reviewed t He reviewed the gene Lovering. sayig U evidence against the testimony showed beyond doubt that ‘ring, as officer of the day, kicked Hammond, prodded him with his sword and cursed him. “Gentle- men, I submit that in our military com- munity anything in the nature of punish- ment should conform to law,” he continued, “and that a general use of arbitrary power or punishment without trial is calculated to hasten our disbandment as an organiza- tion not restrained by law and in opposi- tion to the spirit of our free institutions. “Between the officers who exercised power in the manner the accused did and the enlisted men who are liable to become their victims there can be no other rela- tion except that of master and slave. The general exercise in the service of power and. means such as the evidence shows the accused to have employed in executing his order to have Private Hammond brought before the summary court would necessari- jy result in our officers owning the enlisted men. No Need Then of Trials. “There would then be little necessity for military tribunais and judge advocates, for our systern of discipline weuld be a re- vival of one in vogue before the civil war on the plantations ef the south, where the right of the mester to the cbedience and submission of his slave tn all lawful things was perfect and the power belonged to the master to inflict any punishment on his siave not affecting life or mb which he might consider necessary for the purpose ci enfo! 1g obedience. Col. Hunter here quoted from several cases, showing that the power of officers | cy a chance. aboard ships was limited to such reason- able ferce as was necessary to carry out command: “For if you establish the fact that an officer may with impunity order any pun- ishment he plea: to be inflicted on a sol- dier,” said Col. Hunter, “you reduce en- it ‘s the law that should te our master. ‘Phere-are rules pub- Ushed for the guidance of those who go far te prevent ¢ we have investigated. rophes lixe the one ammond Unlawfally Trented. “That Hammond should have heen pro- luced in court I do rot deny, but that his. | disobedience and stubbornness justified his | being roped and dragged there, and mi his | prostrate, helpless condition kicked and predded with the sword, I do most em- | phatically deny. “The position in which the accused was | plac by the disol nce of Hammond dces not appear to have been a perilously trying one, for he had about him in the | Suard soldiers who were able to lift Hom- j mond and carry him to court. The con-+ junction does not ear to have been so extraordinary as to justify a military offi- cer either making a mistake of judgment or losing his temper. The law miditary makes no allowance for the infirmities of j human temper. I perceive that loss by soldiers of self-control is loss of power to command rezpect. No circumstances of inritaticn will justify a soldier In breaking from the established rules of discipline.” Serious Question Involved. 54 In concluding, Colonel Hunter said: “In | this trial I think there is something more | than a serious accusation inyotved. I think | | the reputation of army officers for good | judgment, for comman4 of self, for human- i ity and justification is all on trial here. This Is time of peril to our order and to our | | tribunals. I thin’ th + which the ac- | cused has dene tyr: y ought to ai | Pear to you just as bitter and scandalous 2 they did to him who felt them. The finding delivered by this court will live longer after ; taps have been sounded over the graves of ‘the men composing this court.” —_ WHAT WILL BE SAID TO SPAIN. The President Has About Completed | Its Consideration. It is understood that the reply of this country is about ready to be sent to Spain. Of course its main features are not know! It is, however, said to contain a vigorous denial of the irrinuations of Spain that this country allows too much filibustering. Spain will be informed that this country has spent several million dollars attempting to prevent the departure and landing of these expeditions; that every report from Spanish agents that an expedition was be- ing prepared has been investigated by special agents of the government. The reply will maintain that the stric- tures on this government are unjust, and will give facts showing this. The remainder of the reply, which has received the approval of President McKin- ley, will be guarded. As to the promises of Spain to end the war by its new policy the reply wfll not commit this country to any length of time before it will do some- thing to interfere. The intimation will be made, however, that this country will give a reasonable length of time to ascertain what will be the outcome of the new Cuban! policy. There will be no direct promise as | to this. That would be undiplomatic. The ; intimation will ke just enough to somewhat relieve the fears of the Spaniards, The reply will probably be sent: before the assembling of Congress, and mention of it will be made in the President's mes- sage to that body. It is believed to be certain that the . resi- dent has dectded to intimate to Congress the advisability of giving the Sagasta poli- If this intimation is not made in the annual message it will be conveyed to friends cf the administration in Con- gress. The effect will be the same. It will prevent radical action by Congress favor- able to Cuba, unless, as is hinted, Con- gressmen are tired of the repeated prom- ises of Spain and the changes of policies. This feature will be brought up to omtnet whatever pacific measures are ‘advocat by the administration. It will be recalled by the. friends of Cuba, ‘ft is said, that the Inst administration that Tue Spain promised . it would put an end to the war. Pp was never fulfilled. A new one has been made, with how much chance of be- ing carried out is to be determined. DAY 1897 |A SMOOTHER ASPECT Satisfactory Condition of the Japan- Hawaiian Controversy. HINISTER HATCH DISCUSSES ee No Reason to Be Uneasy Regard- I ing Annexation. THE FORM OF GOVERNMENT Seémingly the irritation between’ Japan and Hawaii on account of the refusal of Hawaii to permit certain Japanese immi- grants to land, has subsided so that there is absolutely no more trouble to be ex- pected. The annexation of Hawaii to the United States is almost an accomplished eis it of compiection, and Japan is deprived of any motive for making trouble for the little republic. The reduc- tion of the Japanese complaint to a definite propo- arbitra- rill have nothing to whether, damages are ian government, und, if to fix an amount not excecding the $200,000 which is claimed. Minister Hatch of Hawaii, who has just arrived at the Arlington, said to a represen- tative of The Star this morning that the situation in all Hawaiian affairs was satis- ton. The arbitrators do but to determin: due from the Haw The Japanese ma smocthed out and can be se out difficulty cr irritation. The Japanese government seems, he said, to be disposed to have the matter settled in as amicabie spirit as possible, ard, as far as he knew, everything was going on satisfactorily. “{ do not know what may have happen- ed in Hawaii recently,” he said, “but my interpretation of the action of the Japanese government in putting in a definite pecu- niary claim fur damages is just that put upon it by The Star editorially. It is en- tirely satisfactory to Hawa‘i, I should judge, to have the matter of the claim stated thus definitely. It fixes the lmit of the claim, if any damages are to be al- lowed. Before the claim might have been two dollars or two million. This, it seems to me, places the matter in a mere tan- gible shape, and I th'nk the disposition on both sides now is to treat of the matter in_a friendly spirit.” _-Speaking of annexation Mr. Hatch said that the situation seemed to be entirely satisfactory. He could not tell how speedi- ly Congress would act, but there seemed to be no reason for uneasiness. He did not think that the native opposition to annexa- tion. such as it was, would effect anything. With respect to the form of government to be given. Hawaii on entrance into the Union, he said thet Hawaii di@not aspire to statehood. The islands would come in under. y territorial form o? government and remain jn that relationship to the Union into the indefinite future. / a ee Course at the Naval War College. Captain C. F. Goodrich, president of the Naval War College, and Captain H. C, Taylor, who formerly filled that position, have been summoned to Washington to confer with Assistant Secretary Roosevelt in regard to certain tentative plans pre- pared by the latter for improying the work of. the college, particularly with reference to mext year’s course of instruction: for the defense of--the-~Atiantic: ~at the coll and it is. that @ scheme “or Offensive ‘d, has been now with- moment of going to press. MANY GAMES ‘TODAY |MAY HAVE TURNED PIRATES|INTERESTED IN MANY BILLS|THE RAILWAY DEAL Interesting Foot Ball Eventsat Phila- delphia, Chicago and Other Points. FINE WEATHER AT QUAKER CITY Chicago Elevens Confronted by a Cold, Drizzly Day. INDIANS AT CINCINNATI PHILADELPHIA, November 25.—The University of Pennsylvania foot ball eleven and the Cornell team will line up this af- ternoon on Franklin Field for their an- nual Thanksgiving day game. The day is an {deal one for foot ball. The weather is cold enovgh to make the players put con- siderable life into their work, and not so cold as to make it uncomfortable for the spectators, The streets in the business section of the city present much the same appearance as they did on the morning ef the Harvard- Pennsylvania game. Almost everywhere is to he seen the trace of the decorator. The windows and archways of the big Chestnut street stores are tastefully decorated with red and blue and red and white ribbons, the colors of the two teams, while the fakirs are reap- ing a rich harvest by selling their wares to the foot ball partisans of the two big uni- versities. Fast Game Expected. It {s believed that today’s game will be the fastest exhibition of foot ball that has been seen here this senson. The Ithaca lads have been practicing especially for to- day’s battle, and haye had the benefit of the Information given. them by Beacham and Wyckoff, two of Cornell's coaches, who have noted closely the general play of the Quakers, That the Cornell team is fast there can be little doubt, but Capt. Minds is determined to make today’s eyent-a fit- ting finale for one of the most brilliant foot ball seasons in the experience of cld Pennsy, He has urged upon his men the necessity, of playing hard, clean foot €. all the time. Cornell has the heayler teai the carnelian and white representatives avereging @ pound to the maa more than the red tind blue representatives. As early as 12 o'clock. the street car lines leading to Franklin Fieid were beginning to act as barometer. for what was to be expected at the grounds. Passengers were clinging to every available space, and yet there Were not enougi’ cars to accommo- date the crowds, It is-estimaied t less than 20,000. persons game, : Line-Up of the Teams. The teams lined up 4s follows: Pennsylvania. Position. Cornell. -Left engl. Tracy, -Lueder -Reed -Schoch -Favelle, tackte. Right end. Quarterback = Whitiie “Wigdsor - Wilson AMES FOR CHICAGO. FOUR Four Representative University Teams and Athletic Clubs Line Up. CHICAGO, November 25.—Society came in full force to the Washington Park oval this morning to witness the contest between the teams of the Chicago Athletic Association and the New Jersey Athletic Association. The famous race course. was as gay as it ever was in Derby days. Coaches and drags fostled swell phaetops and road wagons, and the crowded stands were gay with club colors, The cherry and black af the local club waved from every side, but a host of Princeton men, attracted by thé presence of Homans and other famous Tigers of by- gone days, shouted and waved encourage- ment to’New Jersey. é A drizzling rain fell mast of the nfght and well into the morning, making the field rather slippery and soft, ‘although it had been partially protected by hay. By the time game was called, however, rain had ceased. The visitors came to Chicago with the name of being one of the strongest organ- izations in the country, and were heralded as an all-star team, and Chicago, too, after her recent trip through the east and: her score against Yale, came Snto the field with the confidence that the game would show that the wearers of the Gherry circle had the champion athletic team of the country. Like last year’s game, when Chicago de- feated the B. A. A., it was a battle be- tween the representative athletic associa- tions of the cast and west. The men lined up as folfews: c. A.C. Positions. Hudelson. Pixley Kirkhoff. -Quarter back... -Left half. Right half. -Full back. Cellege Boys Matched. Probably the largest crowd that ever wit- nessed a foot ball gaine 6n Shephepd Field assembled this morning ¥o see the struggle between the eleveris fepresenting the Uni- versity of Wisconsin ard Northwestern Uni- versity. Long beforé the time set for call- ing the game the crowd*began to gather, and at 11:30 nearly every‘ seat in the grand stand was, occupied the bleachers were one mass of waving capdinal of Wisconsin and purple. of Northwestera. A crowd of 300 Wisconsin rooters, acccmpanied by a band, came in on a 5; 1 drain over the Nerthwestern road abeut: 3@ o'clock, and occupied seats that had-beem reserved for then. oa Northwestern, under the cgreful training Kaipe, Hollister and of Van Doozer, De Ben Donnelly, showed: vast improvement over their form when théy. played Chicago, Wellington. Draper. and were very coi lent *owering the colors of the husky re Owing to the muddy, pery field, North- western had a slight siderably heavier than isconsin. Al- though Wisconsin ‘expected to win, they® were by no means over-confident, and ex- pected the hardest ‘game they have had to Play this season. * ‘The teams lined tp as.follows: Wisconsin. ts Northwestern. ie tackle. Andrews | f guard. Levings | Mustapha Bey in September has been Anxiety About Sixteen Young Men on the Sophia Sutherland. Captain of the Schooner Has a Black Record as a South Sea Pirate. AN FRANCISCO, Cal., November 25.— A story comes from Honoluiu that has caused much anxiety among the friends of the sixteen young men who recently sailei from this port on the ooner Sophia Sutherland in search of treasure on the Sol Islands. The master of the little trading craft, now presumably cruising in the South se: Piain Serrenson, who, according to ex- onsul Churchill of Apia, has a black gec- ord as a pirate and dcspoiler of the natives in the nds of the central Pacific. When the Sophia Sutherland Apia she was subjected to a » during which Sorrenson ied as the man who had led treasure seeking expe lition on the schooner Atbert, transformed into a re: In 1884 he was capt man-of-war t and reached ng was imilar se: so the Brith prison to for ten years. Since then he had not been heard from, but now he is in virtual com- mand of a any of Californians, wit put faith in his stories of the fabulous wealth of the Solomon Islands. —>———_ WILL APPEA TO CONG Trade Journals Complain of Govern- ment Competition, One of the inatters to be submitted to Congress for its action at the coming ses es to the practice of the bu republics in publishing ad- in its “monthly bulletins” and official publications. The trade of Americ Vertisemeni: its other Journals of the cauntry complain of this practice as an unfair competition en the part of the government, and are using their hest endeavors to bring it to an end. Hav- ing failed in every other direction, they have decided to bring the ter to the attention of Congress. The leaders of the movement say the confident that an impartial investigation of the matter will sustain their contention that the govern- ment should not enter the fields of trade in competition against its own citizens. It represented that the bureau of n republics is an offer of long standing In this respect and is s ily encroaching upon the rights of legitimate business men. The late: plaint is a recent publi reau entitle? “Commerci: the American medium of inform: Dire: of of interest to La ‘There will be two volume pages. The public in most at Circulars, envelopes have dicicusly distributed in all places where they will do the most good. an induce- Teent to a sul ription, subscribers are al- lowed as many advertisements as they wish at the rate of $ each. A similar plan of encouraging advertise- ments in a government publication @s fol- lowed in the case of the monthly bulletins fssucd by the bureau. These volumes con- tain about sixty pages each. They are printed at the gevernment printing office and are issued by the bureau of American republics. In all cases where advertise- ments are solicited for these publications the return eavelope is addressed to Joseph P. Smith, director of the bureau of Ameri- can republics, and it bears on the upper corner the words “Official business; penalty for private use, $300.” ItJs said that this oifcial envelope is freely used by the ad- vertising patrons of the bureau's directory and its montily bulletins, in violation of the law against the use of the franking privilege for private purposes. It Is only fair to Director Smith, how- ever, to say that the practice of canvassing for advertisements was originated by his predecessor, Mr. Furbish, and has never been legally prohibited. It is defended on the score of necessity, the appropriations for the bureau being less than its ex- Denses. As is well known, the bureau is sapported in part by contributions from the countries represented in it—the repub- ites of North, Central and South America. The United States contributes much more than any of the other countries and is un- doubtedly its most active agent. Owing to its international character and its peculiar organization, there is considerable doubt as to its exact official status, and this is said to be the main reason why no action has been taken by the officials of this gov- ernment in response to the repeated pro- tests against ihe advertising features of the publications of the bureau. It has been, therefore, decided to appeal to Con- gress for direct legislation on the subject, and it is expected that action will be taken during the comirg session. It is estimated that the advertising con- tained in the Bulletin of American Revub- lics and in the Commercial Directory, soon to be published, will amount to $30,000. Contracts, it 1s reported, are being made for advertising in 1898 ‘and 1890 by the drummers engaged in the work of solicita- tion. SPOTTED HAWK’S CONDEMNATION It Was Brought About by Perjurea Testimony. The killing of a herdsman named Hoover in Montana tear the northern Cheyenne reservation, which caused intense excite- ment at the time and ted to hasty action by the government to avert an apprehended Indian outbreak, was recalled today by a request which Secretary Eliss received from the Indian Rights Association. The latter desires to secure funds to pay the expenses of an appeal to the Montana supreme court in the case of the Indian boy, Spotted Hawk, condemned to death for Hoover's . Capt. Stouch, the agent of the Tongue river agency, believes the evidence on which the bey was convict- ed to be false, and that an innocent person has been condemned. The association asks for some action to stay proceedings and secure the apeal. Secretary Bliss, however, had already taken the necessary steps for securing the tcy’s rights on information previously re- ceived. An Indian named Stanley has con- fessed to the murder and implicated Spotted Hawk, but it is alleged that there was only one individual connected with the murder. Se Diplomatic Corps Changes. Seifeddin Bey, who since the recall of charge’ d'affaires of Turkey, has been pro- moted to be first secretary of the Turkish embassy at St. Petersburg, end left Wash- ‘ington last night for New York en route for his new post. Seifeddin Bey, while only twenty-six years of age, proved a most efficient official and was very popular in society. He is particularly handsome and nts | number of poli Representative Sulzer Tells of Legislation He Wishes Enacted. Thinks Cuba, Hawaii, the Carrency and Bankruptcy Questions Will Attract Most Attention, Spec: 1 to The Evening Star. YORK, 25.—Your cor- respondent tolay interviewed Mr. William Sulzer, representative in Congress from the enth New York district, and one of the Tammany, concerning the pro- jatiow in the coming session viewed from the democratic id Mr. Sulzer . the republicans are in con- legislative and of the executi government, the respon: ation will, of course, Congressman Qui of the most of t rest to New York there are a reely trol of the bianches of th bility for all ne with naturally rest that side. has charge h are of a special an members of the fowever, j calle of these meas be able to g through the i into the sure, Presi to sign, provided the BIN to Abolish Sweaters. “Iam deepiy interested in securing passage of my bill providing for the 2 tion of the - Ry the which TI have At shop | be brought under th 10n of th ternal reve It is preposea tion of the an and T hope by md the 3 house of I a willin ach his hands. plan "will both lawyers in the this pian constitu doubt it will s to the court of last r: “I also hope to be a ome of the pounce letter carriers according vice. years of Belligerent Rig! “I also expect to make in the coming session * for Caba. a desperat Congre: fight s for my Lill granting belligerent righis to the Cu Also, I hope to be able to induce to take up and pass mj x for the tion of Another measur sted, is my z a 1 day’s work throughout United State: Stil another =m which I hope will meet with the of the members of Congress, is m ruptcy bill. Some of the members &ress appear to favor giving the creditor dec the debtor. The bk have proposed is In or ‘a chance for his 1i ann deeply i hou: advanta ‘ nkruptey bill which nded to give the deb Four Important Questions. “In my opinion the majority t is, th republican side of the House, will find four great questions to be settled when Congress convenes. These will be the Cuban que: tion, the Hawaiian question, the currency question and the bankruptcy question. Ju what action Congress and President M Kinley will take in reference to these sub- ace it is, of course, impossible to pre- ict. —__. SIMILAR TO ARMY SALARIES. Propored Change in Pay of Naval Line Officers. One of the most troublesome questiot before the board considering the reorgan- ization of the personnel of the navy relates to the matter of pay allowances under the Proposed amalgamation of the engineer corps with ‘the line of the navy. The mat- ter was referred to a subcommittee consist- ing of Commander J. N. Hemphill, Licuten- ant A. 8. Key and Passed Assistant En- gincer W. M. McFarland. This committee reported in favor of the adoption of army pay for the reorganized line and the recom- trerdation has been practically adopted by the beard. Under the proposed plan of pay officers of the grade of rear admiral, who now get $6,000 while at sea, will be given $7,500, the pdy-of a major general, with whom they rank; commodores will get the pay of brigadier generals, $5,50 the pay of colonels, $3,500: " commande: that of lieutenant colonels, $3,000; lieute: ant commanders, that of majors, $2,500; Neutenants, that of captains, $2,000: lieu- tenants junior grade, that of first lieuten- arts, $1,600, and ensigns, that of second lieutenants, $1,500. oe WILL SAIL SATURDA Coming Depa re of the Nicaragua Canal Commission. It has been arranged that the Nicaragua canal commission shall sail from New York Saturday for Greytown. The com- mission is composed of Admiral J. G. Walker, U. S. N., retired, president; Col- onel Peter C. Hains, Corps of Engineers, U. 8. A., and Prof. Lewis M. Haupt, civil engineer. - Ae Controlling Interest in Columbia and Maryland Sold to Syndicate. TWO WASHINGTON ROADS INCLUDED Completion of System Between is City. Baltimore and T > PARTLY > PLANS OUTLINED The big Ceal mentioned in The Star of by yester h ay, Colambin which a majority interest in and Maryland ratiroad was ansferred to the control of a syndicate, earries with it the centrol of the Mary- Wasnington, as well as the rs’ Home and of this city. The price olliag interest is placed at $450,009, the purchaser of record being the Baltimore Security and Trading Company. whose officer: ar Pr. Rond, president; Francis K. Carey, secretary, snd David M. Newbold, treasurer. ‘These ers, with O. T. Crosby of this city and Robert S. Carswell of imore, consti- tute the board of ¢ There are others inter in the chase, however, for whom the S Trading Comy mong them, < Mr. John E. him acted ay, is - With New Y« Rely titied with licate, and who would m cutlet for the Southern rz 2 und np eral line Ww. o. as Dolan, is v will op! retin r With the b Carswell, Hay war rt of the pur woowners will ¢ of the Catonsville nstru ot 52k ington them n Messrs. E! Dolan for $1,348,000 of lumoia and Maryland Among the nd Cator the entire first mortgage tensviile Short Line, for w bout $60,000, and 1045 shares 1 x of the Short Lin paid $10 a share. There fi total Baltimor ‘ompany ar nds of the ‘a: the Eck- ington end Soldiers’ Heme railway, The b ders interested in the prop- erty, prior to the sale, together with the amounts of individual hold to be: W. L. Elrins, $51 Widener, $565,000 Widerer, Elkin Philadelphia George B. Baker, bold, $48,000; Louis Yakel, $38,000; Clark, $15 ; Robert S. Carswell, Chas. H. Brown, jr., $3,000 ott, $5,000; Henry Stockbridge, jr. W. Kelsey Schoepf, $5,000; Charles M0; John Hubner, $10,000 R. is, $1,000; Charles B. Crevent, $ 000; George A. Huhn, $62, $62,500; Victor G. Bloede, Berkley, $5,000, The Future Plans, It is not known what the full scope of the future operations of the new management will be, but it is learned that, as a part of the contemplated plan, the line between Baltimore snd Ellicott City, forming what is known as the Baltimore division, will be completed at an early day, and that the section between Laurel and Washington, known as the Washington division, is also to be finished, estimates from engineers for this work having been secured. The middle division, embracing the section be- tween Ellicott City and Laurel, it is said, will be temporarily delayed. ‘The whole line, when completed, is to be operated by electricity. The charter of the Columbia and Maryland huthorizes the use of any power. The public is given to understand that the completion of the whole line between Baltimore and Washington might be fol- lowed by some sort of a trafic agreement with one of the southern steam lines reach- ing Washington to carry its business to taltimore, and this the basis, in part, for the rumor noted that the Southern rail- They will be assisted in making a c plete survey of the route of the canal by a large corps of engineers, military and civil, and expect to be engaged in the work about three months. The gunboat Newport has been placed at their disposal and will con- vey them to Nicaragua and back. The vessel has been at the New York navy yard for several days awaiting orders to sail It is believed there will be no furthér de in starting the expedition. ————-o+_____. QUIET AT THE WHITE HOUSE. Few Visitors and Only Those W Had Appointments, ‘The White House was unusually quiet all day, it being much Uke a Sunday. Some of the executive clerks were in the offices attending to the mails and correspondence which were pressing, but none stayed all day, and all were given an opportunity to enjoy a part of the holiday. The President, besides attending church, looked over some of the important work he had on hand. There were few visitors during the day, and those who called came by appointment. aormce seekers were conspicuous by their absence. ‘The Pres‘dent and his guests will enjoy their Thankegiving dinner at 7:30 o'clock the usual dining hour at the ————<———— . NEGRO UNIVERSITY BURNED. Big Loss to Colored Students at Miss, TOUGALOO, Miss., November 25.—Fire broke out in the dormitory of the Tougaloo Negro University about 8:30 o'clock last way is to secure by this means the desired outlet to Baltimore. As the gauge of the Columbia and Mary- land confcrms to ¢hat of ste&€m roads this idea is considered feasible, and is a part of the plans of the new owners with the view of enlarging the earning capacity of their property. The Catonsville Short Lin hich is operated by the Pennsylvania railroad under a lease that might be broken on short notice, would be used as an entrance into Baltimore for ® ch traffic. The Route Traversed. ‘The route of the Columbia and Maryland railway begins in Baltimore at Saratoga and Howard streets. It runs west on Sara- toga street to Monroe, to Franklin, under the Baltimore and Potomac railroad, to Calverton rosd, to Edmonston avenue, to the western city limits. Continuing into Baltimore county from the city limits, it runs out Edmonston avenue to the old Frederick road and, in a westerly direction, to the Patapsco river. Passing from Balti- Ohio railroad to Rhode Island avenue, which is the Washington By this route the line is 36.57 miles long, i i 7 | | g ; E ; i i fAintshed, u tf bad .