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...play is the spring of '98, after the outbreak of the Spanish war. The first act is at West Point. The Cadets are entertaining some Vassar students at afternoon tea, when Colonel Einnoth arrives with the announcement that Major Bullet and the Cadets have been ordered to Porto Rico to take part in the war. This causes consternation for all, but especially for the lieutenant who thinks his love match with Bessie Bullet will be broken up. It is finally arranged that the Vassar students shall also go to Porto Rico as army nurses. The lieutenant has a rival...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Pi Eta Theatricals. | 3/7/1900 | See Source »

...second act, which includes several specialties, is a moon-light scene at Coney Ilo, Porto Rico, where the Cadets have been stationed. The lieutenant's courting continues, but is threatened by the sudden arrival of Mr. Pipp. He intrigues with his sister, the head-nurse, to get rid of the lieutenant. The troops, however, seize him and force him into the service, and when he deserts a few days later he is court-martialed. The war suddenly ends with the announcement of the Peace Protocol and in Pipp's absence, Lieutenant Steel Armor marries Miss Bullet...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Pi Eta Theatricals. | 3/7/1900 | See Source »

...meeting of the sophomore Debating Club last night, the question, "Resolved, That Porto Rico should be included within the customs' boundaries of the United States," was won by the affirmative, supported by Holmes's camp...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Sophomore Debating Club. | 2/28/1900 | See Source »

...Sophomore Debating Club. Debate, Sever 35, 7 p. m. Question: "Resolved, That Porto Rico should be included within the customs; boundaries of the United States." Affirmative: Holmes's camp.--Negative: Bernbaum's camp...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: University Calendar. | 2/27/1900 | See Source »

...Sophomore Debating Club, Debate, Sever 35, 7 p. m. Question: "Resolved, That Porto Rico should be included within the customs' boundaries of the United States." Affirmative: Holmes's camp.--Negative: Bernbaum's camp...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: University Calendar. | 2/26/1900 | See Source »

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