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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-03-07

Havana. March 5.---A numerous band
Of insurgents recently attacked the gov
eminent guerillas who were guarding
the plantation OF Lutgardita. in the
ncighborhood Of Sagua In Grandc.
province OF Santa CIarn. bat n column of
spanish troops arrived az an opportune
moment, surprised the insurgents, at
tackled them In the rear. killed 30 OF
them end wounded many others.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-03-07

Havana, March i.--Gen. Bcrnalda has
had an engagement with the bands OF
Cayito Alvarez and Serann Sanchez.
numbering 1900, In the bills OF Macy.
between Mordazo and Mnnocas. In
Matsnzas. The Insurgcnts were routed
and left 30 killed md 40 wounded. be-
sides 300 snddled horses. The loss Of
the troops Is reported IA 30. most Of
these being wounded.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-03-07
RECOGNITION PREMATURE.
Said Not TO he In Fave
OF Any Radical Step.


Administration Said Not to he In Favor
OF Amy Radical Step.
Washington, March 4.-The president
and his cabinet undoubtedly are strong
~ opposed TO the present recognition
of belligecency of the Cuban insurgents
and 10 any declaration concerning their
Independence as embodied in recent
congressional resolutions. The follow
ing Is not on official statement, but IL
is known from careful inquiry that IL
accurately represents the administra
tons views of the matter:
Both Independence and belllgerency arc
facts and their recognition by other
powers. as the term implies. Is merely a
formal acknowledgment OF state OF
things which rightly or wrongly has come
about. Refusal OF recognition would not
change the fact any more than premature
recognition could create II. The former
would be merely a slight TO the new gov
eminent. just az the latter Is merely an
affront to the old one. The question neces-
sariiy always is: What government ~
actually I'm control OF the country The
pretenso OF recognizing what does not OK
list Is always. and Justly, regarded as an IN
friendly act and a gratuitous demonstru-
ton OF moral support TO the rebellion. IL
IL understood that. judged by these tests,
the administration does not think tho
present stage OF affairs I'm Cuba justiflea
any change I'm the attitude OF the govern
ments. Its function Is TO act and not TO ak
press feeling. The only action now proper
is TO continue TO hold responsible for IN
turies TO American citizens the only gov
eminent which. 80 far as appears. has and
maintains authority Ia Cuba. until some
other government succeeds, at least tenn
porarily. IA suppdanting &C."
spain offered Aid.
Madrid, March 1.-The government
has received a number OF offers of pc
cuniary and other aid In the event OF
war with the United states growing out
OF the attitude OF the latter on the
Cuban question. The people appear
TO be determined TO uphold the govern
ment In its intention to keep Cuba
n Spanish colony, no matter at what
cost. The cabinet Is greatly encour-
aged by the attitude of the continental
press, which, generally speaking, ex-
presses much sympathy with Spain in
her determination 10 resent what Is
termed Yankee aggression.
Tuesday was peaceful. Many Of the
shops of the city on which there were
American names, have taken the pre-
caution "a have them cifaced. fearing
that In the present unsettled state OF
public temper, the names would invite
an attack. The Catholic party whlch
was formerly tho Carlist party, but
which Is now independent. has adopted
a resolution protesting against the at
titude of the United States, and Offering
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-03-07

10 sVPP0ft TIC Sosc<1:nenf Htth Hen
and money.
All spanish Consuis Resign.
All Spaniards who have been acting as
consuls of the United States have re-
signed. Capt. Gen. Weyler has eabled
10 the government saying that he does
not at present need the endorsements
Of $4,000 men which have been offered
him by the goyernment. Steps have
been taken to form aFwoman's patriotic
league under the patronage of the
queen regent. Every class of society
has been invited 10 join. and perma-
nent fund will be opened TO aid the
Cuban war fund.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-03-07
rRoMrr no AroLoeIzE.
Complete Preparation Il offered for the
insult az barcelona.

Washington. March 3.--A cablegram
from our minister 20 Spain. Hon. Han.
mis- Taylor, received early on Monday
morning. informed Secretary Olncy
that the Spanish government had
promptly disnvowed any responsibility
for the unfortunate riot az barcelona
on Sunday, during which a mob made
a vicious assault ON the Amer
fcan consulate. In addition 90 an
expression OF deep regret over
che occurrence. the government Of
fcrcd to make complete PREPARATION.
Secretary OIncy laid the dispatch be-
fore President Cleveland early Monday
morning and on his return to the de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-27
One of weyler'. Blunder..

Encouraged. probably, by the misleading
dispatch recently sent out by Minister De
LONE. Gen. Weyler has notified the Cuban
Insurgents that they will hereafter be dealt
with as incendiaries and bandits The an
Eouncement Is in no sense surprising, for
that was the line of conduct Spain expected
Weyler to follow: he was appointed cap
tain-seneral for that very purpose and is
to some extent in disfavor with the Spanish
government because his slaughterine and
outragir business has recently been Of the
retail rather than the wholesale sort. For
this' to Spain, unsatisfactory state of af-
fairs Weyler is really not responsible. He
has done about as much as seemed possi.
tie; more he could not do simply because
the Cubans have been sufficiently alert to
deprive him Of opportunities for massacre.
1t 10 evident from the latest of the weyler
2roclamations that this ability to avoid
and to weary the Spanish troops il, in the
eyes of Weyier. serious offense; he can
not forgive the Cuban activity which en-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-27

There are several bills before Congress
which the people of the District of Column
bia would ike 10 see placed upon the stat
UTE books. One of those measures is the
bill 10 amend the charter OF the lexington
and Soldiers HON. Railway Company.
The bill was rot introduced by request of
the corporation, but it is, nevertheless, a
meritorioUs measure which unquestionably
deserves prompt consideration and early
and affirmative action. Framed and urged
by the North Capitol and lexington Citi-
Zens' Association, the bill requires the Eek
ington Company to substitute a modern
motive power for the horses which are now
used by the company on its lines in this
city. The proposition is, in view of Con-
gressional dealings with other street rail-
way corp1ratioEs, entirely reasonable, for
it gives the company fifteen months in
which to change the ancient and not over
fed horse for forces that more nearly
harmonize with the generslly-advanced
conditions of the modern capital.
In support of the bill in question many
petitions have been sent to the House and
Senate and ether efforts have been and are
being made to brig into existence a legis-
iat.ve edict which has long been needed.
The necessity for betterment of transporta-
ton facilities has been conceded by the
company itself. through it's president, but
up to this time there has been no other
than verbal testimony as to any modern
izing endeavor by the company. 1t may be
that President Newbold is really engaged
in trying to discover or perfect a motor
be has been quoted as believing in a COM
pressed-air engine-but his experiments and
studies viii not in any way be interfered
with by this bill. So far as appearances
give forth any indication the North Capi.o OIL
and lexington Citizens Association and
the lexington and Soldiers Home Railway
Company are in accord. The sincerity of
the Citizens Association is proven by it's
advocacy of this bill. What will the COM
pany show as proof of its seriousness in the
cause of reform?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-27

Representative Cannon, If he really wants
to be economical. should not object to the
detail of naval officers for duty at the
Naval Observatory. MIR. Cannon has as
serted that the naval officers so detailed
know no mere about astronomy than the
average member of Congress. If that be
SO, then 1t would be much better to have
them ashore than afioat. for if they are ig-
horant OF astronomy, they only need half
an Opportunity to sink every ship in the
ravy Even member CT Congress, wholly
without astronomical knowledge. might
steer prairie schooner, but the sailor who
is equally uniformed as to stellar matters
would be helpless navigator, for navi-
cation is seven-tenths astronomy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-27
To Insure Garbage Collection.

Warm weather will soon be here and
with it, unless action is speedily taken.
will doubtless come the many and we'll
founded complaints as to the collection
of garbage. Washington has been in ex-
istcnce nearly one hundred years: it has
come up through great tribulation until it
is how, in some respects, the model Ameri-
can city: it has attractiveness galore and
is an extremely desirable place of resi-
dence; but it never had a decent garbage
collection system. 1t is to he presumed
that this perennial weakness is even now
receiving attention; that the Health Officer
is planning his summer campaign against
the noisome odors and Notwithstanding
offensiveness of uncollected and inprop-
elly-removed garbage. The scheme of col
lection has always been faulty; it provided
that the contractor should receive so much
generally too much--for gathering up and
taking away the refuse matter contributed
by every household, but it did not provide
sufficient force of men whose duty it
should be to see that the contractor did
all he agreed to do. What will be needed,
therefore, is an ample corps of inspectors
bright, honest and active mentor whose
employment arrangements should be made
In good season. 1t will never do to let
the garbage situation reach the proportions
OF a menace, has frequently been the
case in past years. Congress is now IN
session and ii there is not money enough
in sight to make the inspection service
first-class application should at once be
made for sufficient funds
Better than even large force of inspec-
tors, with the consequent expense, would
be the adoption of a MISREPRESENTATION
system which by its evolution of val
liable product would render the closest in
spection unnecessary. If there was profit
in the residuum-as there is in reduction
the contractor would see to it that every
pound of garbage was promptly and prop
erly collected. The Star believes that gar
Ease reduction is preferable to garbage
incinerat.on, but the municipal authorities
have chosen incarceration, a strong corps
of faithful inspectors IS demanded
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-27

Today there is nothing mysterious in the
ert of photography. but time was, and not
50 long ago. when the few who iuggletl
with the strange signs were classed with
the mystics- Most prominent of the early
few in this country Was Dennis - Murphy,
who died yesterday. Professionally ssso-
clated for nearly half a century with men
and matters of great moment in our ma
tional career. ne took away with Linn a
vast quantity OF unwrittan history and left
behind tie voiuminous record of busy
life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-27

abaes the revolutionary forces to decline
battle when the chances are decidedly
against them, SO he declares his purpose to
abrogate the rules Of modern warfare in
order that he may wreak some measure
OF revenge upon those Cubans who are un-
fortunate enough to fall into his clutches
Il must be evident to all unprejudiced and
capable students of the Cuban situation
that Weyler is a conspicuous failure as a
suppressor of revolution. He went to the
island with a reputation for wickedness
which is probably without a latterday
parallel and which must, of itself, have had
depressing effect upon the movement to
free Cuba; Spain gave him military and
naval forces and supplies to the extent of
MS requisittons; the executive branch Of
the United States government exerted it.
seif-straining the law to it's utmost ten
sion-to aid Weyler in destroying the pa
triot cause; yet the combination has been
Intellectual and the revolution continues
with steady accession of speed and mo-
mentum. 1t is understood that Spain will
soon send another army corps to Cuba
tWenty-six thousand men, infantry, cavalry
and artillery-but it is net believed that
even SO great an addition to the Spanish
army under Weyler can seriously delay the
emancipation which must come. Until the
Cubans are satisfactorily armed and equip
ped they will hardly permit themselves to
De drawn into a general engagement, for
such conduct would be inexcusably foolish
and as thorough armament and equipment
cannot reasonably be expected for some
months unless the United States recognizes
Cuban belliserency in the near future
these reinforcements that Spain is about to
send will not affect the situation
The rainy season is at hand, and when It
commences the Spanish soldiers will have
more than enough to do fighting the deadly
levers that assa:l the unacclimated The
cuban plan of campaign doubtless provides
FOR especial activity during the forthcom-
ing annual period of imported helplessness
with which Gen. Campos had such painful
experiences last year, and if the Cubans
display little or no sympathy for the dis
ab!ed Spaniards it Will not be for Gen.
Weyier to complain. for he has declared
these who are struggling for liberty to be
incendiaries and bandits.
American sympath;zers with Cuba-and
there must be about seventy millions of
them-sincerely hope that Cuba will not
make brutal reprisal for Weyler's inhu-
nantes They also hope that the United
States government will not longer delay
full recognition of Cuban belliserency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-27

The Spanish patriots who are yielding to
a popular sentiment and declaring war on
their own account rely, of course, on this
country's being sufficiently quick of per-
cepton to recognize that it is for lingo pur-
poses, and to exercise forbearance accord
Civ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-27
.-V-N~
I'd annlur

The arms and ammunition which have
Leen recently landed in Cuba for the use of
the insurgents will probably compensate
the Cuban government for the loss of it's
archives, of which the Spanish announce
to the world that they now have possession
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-27

The Juvenile King of Spain no doubt real
ICES that it is hardship to put too much
restraint on Cuba when it has reached that
point in its age when it would like to get
out of the nursery and play with the other
young southern Republics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-27
The Senatorial Greed.

ut is my belief" said the Senator that
when q man goes into public life he ought
to adopt a motto and stick to it. AS soon
as I became associated with this august
body, I studied my colleagues, so as to find
a sentiment which had guided them to
their present positions of ennence."
"And what did you select?'
Everything comes to him who waits "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-27

If the Cuban generals can only keep their
troops in seclusion for a while the destruc-
ton of the Spanish army may safely be
left to Spanish officers. Combsts between
subdivisions of the Spanish forces are
among the most sanguina1y in the cam
pa!gn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-27

The theory that Mr.. Cleveland is weary
OF public life Is plausible one. The OBJ
security which permits a man to go fishing
or hunting without attracting national at
tention has its aIlurements
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-27
For Misses.
(6 TO ii years of age,.

70 10 n Vents OF Hgel.
How much better to make selec-
tons tomorrow than wait till next
week. Well wait on you better to-
morrow-and deduct one-tcnth from
the price marked on the garment
you decide upon.
uyMisses' Cloth Salts in latest Paris and Lon
don styles. here from s2.3s to S9.9S EACH less 10
per cent discount.
u Misses Perfect-ftting Shirt Waists OF best
wash materials here from 63c tn 81 so
UMisses Very Superior Separate Cloth Skirts
are here from 81 IS to S3.9S.
C. Misses Ultra Stylish Spring weight Jackets,
from $lSS to S12.9S each, less 10 per cent discount.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-27

There is general feeling that congress
sional repartee is not what it was before
MIR. Reed was laden with the responsible
ties of the speakership.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-27

1t might be an act of wisdom for the
Spanish government to balance up its
books and see whether Cuba is not likely
to cost more than it is worth as a depend
ent province.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-27

The people who object to providing mari
time defenses because they represent
great deal of expense might object to ses-
sions of Congress on the same ground
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-27

only one hundred and ten men work I'd
To-Day On the city post-office building.
There was plenty of room on the structure
for several hundred more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-27

Mr. Bayard forces every aspiring diplo-
mat to the conclusion that any one subject
to swelling thoughts should lose no time in
doing something for them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-27

1t is very doubtful whether a bicycle
could add to it's popularity among people
who do not ride by being equipped with a
bell in such manner as to keep up an in
cesssant jingle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-27
SHOOTING STARS.
A Possible New Woman
debating about?"

went to Congress yesterday" said
Maud to Mamie. TT was very interesting
and instructive"
What We're they debating about?"
ut must have been the tariff Yes, I'm
sure it was the tariff, and something about
cigarettes. Anyhow. it was something
about free cubebs.'
And Mamie looked at her admiringly,
and exclaimed:
Honestly, Maud. you are getting to be
a regular encyclopaedia"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-27

In about er day er two" said Uncle
Eben. "de man OATS been putin off things
he orter do TIL wintah wus over is gwin eter
say he nebber could do no work nohow in
wahm weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-27
To Cuba.

How can we fail in sympathy
For ills that you must bear,
Whenever we scan your flag and see
Our colors mirrored there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-27

The Anacostia railway should remember
that poverty can never be the disgrace that
the overhead trolley is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-27
A Confusing Occasion.

Willie Washington was gazing into space
with a look of intense anguish.
what is the matter. WILLIE said one of
his friends Have you been having trou-
bie?'
"Ya-a-s I'm afwaid that I've gone and
made myself verwy unpopular with Van
Digg;es and his wife. don't you know
I'm what way?"
"why, you know they both wide a BIZ
cycle
YES"
'In costume"
Certainly"
'And I met them this afternoon. They
passed me one aftah the othah.''
"And didn't you speak to them?"
Y-a-a-s. I wish I hadn't, fob do you
know. eyerwy time think the mattah ovah
I'm half convinced that I lifted my hat
and bowed to Van Diggles and said Hello,
old man. to his wife"
Natural History.
Ere long the bee will plod and hum
Where, boarded In their petals deep,
The flowers their golden treasures keep,
Till he to claim his due shall come
And of the many that we see,
The most Industrious, we will find,
OF all his clustering. buzzing kind
Is this same presidential bee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-27
Child .

q to IA years of aSeD
Surely mothers with little children
will see the wisdom of preparing for
Easter before 'the rush" commences.
Saturdays special prices, too, make
another reason for calling here to-
morrow
S2.2S Coats for SH.S9.
style collar se' with double rne Of @ rea
buttons. Sizes TO q years.
Ger Saturday only)
CyCloth Refers here from S1.Ss TO Sc.
Sizes 1 to years. Latest nautical styles from
E1igland and fancy effects from Paris.
Sn.2S Bonnets for soc.
Poke Bonaets made o Of diny in white and and coll
(For tomorrow ony.)
gJTwenty-five cents on the price marked on the
exclusive novelty Imported Hat or Bonnet selected
tomorrow. Prices range from $40 to Sc each.
$3.50 Kilt Suits for S2.E9.
Boys English Galatea. French Bingham and India
Linon Suits. Embroidery trimming. Sizes . to 4
years.
TO So, same as those Usually sold from $50 to
$3.50 each.
S2.25 CIoaks for SH.oS.
Bahy's Atwood White Cashmere Cloak long and
short, lined throughout. Ribbon and braid trim
miigs.
GyInfants' Lcng ard Short Coats here up 10
$12 each. Twenty-Five cents on those costing from
IS up, il selection is made here tomorrow.
25c Drawers for Hoc..
Best Muslin Drawers. with ,ucks and embroidery
edge. Sizes to years. Regular prices. l9c. 10
25c Choice for Toe.
Mems Wear.
Every woman that wears a man.
like tie should see the New Patent
Bows.
Uy25 certs for the New silk Bows. with faster
ing in 'front.' boon men and women wearing
standing collar.
Every man should know that Half
Hose are sold by the box here at
wholesale price.
.Us1 for box containing six pairs &c quality
English Tan or Fast Black Half Hose.
15c for 25c Braces.
ryThe suspenders with supports running on
puiieys, assuring comfort and durability.
Bicycles! Bicycles!!
IyMen women able and willing to nay
cash for a wheel will money here. Inquire
for Mr.. McGinniss, fourth floor.
p@1@1s PMWa1