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Evening star., 1896-04-04
Serious COMPLICATIONS.
From the Star, Portsm

From the Star, Portsmouth, Va.
An experience that b seldom recorded by any
newspaper is that of Mr.. Gabriel Levy Of 821
crawfcrd street, Portsmouth, Va, who, at ono
time. was sufferer from q complication Of almost
tncurabe diseases. and by the Of q very simple
remedy today - retdersd fully capable of attend
Ing to his duties, and IN a. strong ever.
Following a what Mr.. Levy ssys: YES II Is
true Il at not long since was sufferer from
different diseases either one Of which has proved
fatal In many cases. I was laid up In bed for
months, not able to do the slightest thing for my
self. os many well-kiown physicians who attended
me can attest Today am well and hearty. as
you can see.
Il was In Columbus, Co., when first attacked.
and went to the city hospital for treatment. felt
some little improvement, but not enough TO war
rent me In doing maj ual labor. My limbs were SO
weak that experience ed great dfhculty In getting
ABOUT. grew rapidly worse. end at tunes would
experience tiDgiing eensations through my limbs.
the nsture OF which cannot describe. The pains
were terrible. and relief sought In every con-
ceivable shape. I tried physicians who emil
innt In their profession, without avail and finally
began to lose hope, when DIR. Mitchell OF Columbus.
Ca, advised to use DIR. williams Pink pills
for Pale People.
Having taken SO much medicine without
ceiving any benefit, !oath to take such a
simple thing pills. However, after being per-
suaded, 1 resolved TO give them a trial. Within a
few days L began to feel a little better. As time
vent ON gradually improved, and today I am as
Acai',s anu stro'X as any obe attribute my
complete cure to the free use Of DIR. Williams'
Pink Fills for Pale People
MIR. Levy also says that he belle, IL he lad
not used the pills he would never have been able
to reach his home IN Portsmouth; that they proved
a blessing to him. de cheerfuy recommends them
to the public.
To confirm his statement beyond all doubt. Mr..
Levy made the followiIg affidavit:
Il swear that the above statement OF my
and the use OF DIR. Williams Pills TO he true.
tSignodD GABRIEL LEVY"
State CT virginia, city Of Portsmouth.
Subscribed and s~orn TO before me this sth day
Of January. 1896
GEO. l. BROOKS, Notary Public
Dr. Williams Pink Pills contain all the elements
necessary TO give life ard richness o the
blood and restore shattered nerves. They are sold
In boxes ino,er in loose FORM by the dozen hun
drodt at so cents box. six boxes for 81 10. and
may Ice lad Of all druggists directly by mail
fcm DIR Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady,
n. Y.
Evening star., 1896-04-04

No one, perhaps, in the United States at
the present time appreciates the broad
freedom of our institutions more keenly
than 1. Not that have just emerged from
q dark and loathsome prison cell; nor that
kind fate has snatched me from the halter
or garrote; nor that death in any form
awaited me in other lands.
While the correspondent in Cuba feels
secure in the fact of his American citizen
ship, and while he feels that should he be
foully dealt with his government would de-
-rand ample satisfaction, he at the same
time cares little for what diplomatic cor
respondence or interna tional complications
may follow his hasty departure from this
earthly sphere via the Spanish route.
1t would appear vain in me were I
to make the statement that during
my sojourn in Cuba I did not have a
personal fear of the authorities More than
that. such statement would be not based
on the actual frame of my mind. Indeed,
the opposite would be nearer right. But
while many and dark forebodings were
pretty thoroughly affixed to my daily and
nightly thoughts. 1 never once allowed the
Spaniard to guess it. He had several
guesses, and the bold Yankee bluff worked
almost until the last.
There is, perhaps, not people on the face
of the globe who are as easily bluffed as are
the Spanish. This / am unable to account
for, and especially as 1 know that, indi-
yidually or collectively, they themselves
have reached the most acute perfection in
that game. The latter statement is borne
out by facts When the Cuban rebellion Of
1858 broke out Spain determined to put 1t
down in one fell swoop by proclamation. 1t
did not work. Then another followed, ana
still another, and it took Spain ten years to
whip the Cubans, despite the broadsides of
language she hurled at them.
Campaign of PrOclamatiOns.
She opened up the present campaign In
like manner. Gen. Campos talked himself
hoarse telling the Cuban5 to come back into
the fold, and saying that if they did not he
would be tempted to thrash them severely.
The naughty Cubans tempted him till his
anger could be no longer restrained, and he
went out to teach them lesson. The re-
suit d!d not meet Campos' expectations. and
in a few months thereafter the Cubans,
without his permission. were playing in his
back yard.
Then came Weyler. He clung to the idea
that he could talk the Cubans out of their
birthright. He interviewed himself before
leaving Spain, and as soon as he arrived
in Havana. He issued proclamatioas SO
thick and fast that 1t was no uncommon
thing 10 see original copies blown hither
Evening star., 1896-04-04
Life in Havana During the PIudaeted Con- Con
quest Of the Insurgents.
PLENTY OF PATRIOTISM, WITH LITTLE REAL ENTHUSIASM.
Raw Recruits Landed on the Keys, Half Clad, Nearly
Starved and Badly Treated, but Commanded by
Brilliantly Decorated Officers, Who Play Guitars
and Fight Sunday Morning Due1s.

military bands were already playing, the
yellow flag Of CASTLE was flying here. there
and everywhere, and several recently ar
rived troopships were discharSing their hu-
man cargo. The friend Of Cuba would gain
no encouragement from the scene. The
Spaniard would exult. The disinterested
spectator would ask himself the question:
What show have these poorly clad, poorly
fed and poorly armed rebels as against
power that is able to make such a display
as this:
Immense crowds greeted the arriving re-
cruits. AS they came ashore,in small boats
they were embraced as brothers; cheers
went up for them, and for the mother
country; cries of derision were hurled at the
name of Cuba; wines and cigars were hand
ed the soldiers, and beautiful women threw
flowers and turtle doves to the officers.
The newcomer could not but be deeply
impressed with what he saw. He learned
now. so he thought, that the people of
CuOa had indeed no disloyal sentiments
toward Spain. There was apparently
unanimous pulsation in favor of the mon
archy and its rule, and an equally unani-
nous desire to see the bandits and
negroes" forever crushed.
But such impressions do not last. Three
days commingling with the people of Ha-
yana told me that the noisy outward dem
oIstrations of the populace did not repre-
sent the inmost feelings of a majority of
their hearts. 1 learned that this Paris of
the Antilles groaned under the yoke of
monarchial oppression and rottenness I
learned that a silent fear possessed even
loyal Spaniards. and that they were ex-
pected as often as possible to proclaim
aloud their allegiance or suspicion might
ho
fearful meaning in Cuba, and more fear
full because of it's uncertainty 1t may
mean confiscation of property prison
chains in Cabanas or the Isle of Pines,
exile to the pest house at Ceuta, Africa, or
summary death within the walls of the
Moro CT the Castillo del Principe!
Insincere Patriotism.
1t was not difficult, therefore, to give
reason for the apparent unanimity of feel
ing. As walked about the streets, and in
the squares and at the hotels and noted
the anxious, spy-lke countenances Of the
men, l knew that an always and over
hanging dread forced upon them their evil
dent loyalty and their hollow cheers 1
felt some months ago in Havana that one
half the population Of that city were in
sympathy with the patriots in the field.
Today I believe two-thirds are hoping and
praying for the success of the rebel arms
Spanish bankers. merchants and others
have spoken to me in about such a man
Evening star., 1896-04-04
TWO STAMPS FOR s1,32O,
High Prices Paid for Rare Postage
Stamps by Collectors.

Stamps by Collectors.
From the Springfield Republican.
Two little pieces of paper, which, when
originally issued by the Canadian govern
ment, were valued at IL pence each, were
sold at auction Thursday night in Boston
for $3.50. The price paid was the largest
given for any single lot Of stamps in the
three days SALE All Canadian stamps of
the issue Of 1851 are rare. but these two
II pence stamps are believed to be the only
unused ones of the kind printed on laid
paper. The stamps were bought by Mr.
Needham Of Hamilton, Ont, who sold these
stamps to the company holding the auc-
tion and got $500 for them. Mr.. Need
ham bought number Of other Canadian
stamps at prices ranging from SO to $1S5:
A scent St. Louis 1Si5-6. which is a post
masters provisional issue. sold for s251.
while 10-cent specimen of the same date
brought $l05 United States government
issues sold from 800 down. The former
price was paid for an 1S51-6 3O-cent unper-
forated, unusued, which is one of the rarest
Of United States stamps.
Evening star., 1896-04-04

he etsrproMlsed' q GROSS fof San somebody for
each one he shall strike to the earth. And
then, fearing that sAi1 arklor may consume
hina. he il cooled s6nswhat by being with
out pay for months at a tinc, sleeping on
the ground In the1eoQntry or upon pave
ments in the city, aRd oftentimes being COM
PEELED to beg food tAatshis death In the holy
cause might not be brought about by starva-
ton! ,l .1Bl %. -.
repeat, the picture IL not colored. have
witnessed such scenes in Havana and out
I have seen them without shoes-their feet
swollen and blisterad and spoisoned--trayel-
ing about admlesslys inclittle towns and vii
lagos not more than twenty miles from the
Spanish capital Of Cuba. have seen them
marching under tles burning rays of q
tropical sun. with parts of hats upon their
heads, In some cases tonly palm leavea to
shield them from the sllimmering heat and
In others naught bNt the clear blue sky be-
tween them and the flight that shines for
ALL" ti-s1o
Sp0fn's Army.
Such Is the army, and such are the men,
with whom Spain expects to lash the pa
triotic Cubans into submission. She ex-
poets them to be loyal. energetic soldiers
In her "holy cause" and to do valiant
work against heroes whose souls are in
spired and hearts made stout by the
thoughts of Hberty-that most priceless of
gifts that heaven has bestowed upon man.
The officers of the Spanish regular army
are quite different from the privates They
are usually we'll educated and accom-
Evening star., 1896-04-04

ner es this: Eyes. I decorate my business
establishment and I go out and cheer the
troops. and bow low to the palace officials
and tell them how loyal am. At the same
time know how for years we have been
taxed until almost our hearts blood Is
drawn from us for the support of horde
OF corrupt officials here and in Spain. OF
course, dare not say these things aloud,
and should you inform on me you yourself
know what would be the consequence.
Such CT similar statements were made to
me by prominent business people of the
metropolis. In some instances they added
that they were not wholly in sympathy
with the revolution, but would welcome auy
change if it meant a release even to a
Evening star., 1896-04-04

forces in operation were not more minute
ly described, and formed Inc impression
that the term, Of course, included the rebels,
who were certainly exercising considerable
force. as well as decidedly doing much
operating just at that period.
Later l carried out the impressions thus
formed, and still later was rudely relieved
of any such ideas. Further than that, / was
given to understand that my hasty conclu-
sions might. II the government so desired,
lead to my sudden demise.
What / saw in the field with Gen. Campos
and later with the rebel leaders, Will be told
in succeeding chapters.
WILLIAM FRANCIS MANNIX
Evening star., 1896-04-04
Parcel Delivery by Wire.
From the Chicago Times Herald.

Frank D. Prindle and W. J. Page Of Grand
Rapids, Mich, have asked the council for
the right to erect poles and string wires for
a parcel-carrying system to extend over the
entire city. The system is much like that
now used in stores. On the wires will run
small cans or waterproof buckets, propelled
by electricity, and controlled from q central
station. Parcels will be received at either
the central or substations and thence dis
patched to all quarters OF the city, where
at substations, they will be received by sta
ton masters and given to boys with bicycles
for further distribution to the persons to
whom they are addressed. The system Is
tho result Of seven years experimenting and
is covered by patents.
Evening star., 1896-04-04

and thither by the wild winds OF the interior.
The same policy has been pursued by the
Spaniards with reference to the rebellion
outside of Cuba. The world has been in
formed by Spain's emissaries on every
hand that the trouble in Cuba was simply
a little family quarrel. and that as soon as
member of the family became little
more saucy that member would be spanked.
Then as the rebellion grew We were in
formed that two or three thousand negroes
led by a half dozen bandits had taken to
the woods, and were there defying the au-
thority of the mother country. 1t was only
a little local affair. and the world should
take no notice of it, Spain would soon
surround the outlaws, execute few of the
leaders and all would be quiet again.
1 confess that these reports. coming from
Havana, had considerable weight with me.
Before leaving New York last fall talked
with a prominent editor, and he assured
me that the trouble in Cuba was not a
war at all, but simply weakened negro
movement. / wasting time by going,
he said and would realize it thoroughly
after landing in Havana.
DESTROYS of getting at the truth 1 went:
but at the same time rather prejudiced
against the Cuban cause. 1 did not look
upon it then as the Cuban cause. but was
almost ready to accept the Spanish version
OF the affair.
Half n year in the island has made a
change / return to the United States
knowing that the war In Cuba Is really
such; that it Is not a negro movement;
that the leaders are not bandits and cut
throats; that the cause is that of the op-
pressed people of Cuba against the medieval
despotism of Spain: and that they are fight
ing with a bravery and determination mer
iting the applause of man and the benedic-
tlon of God.
Landing in Havana.
The vicinity of Havana was reached by
the steamer on board of which 1 was at
about midnight. When twenty miles from
the mouth of the harbor the great light in
the main tower of the Moro castle flashed
to us the location of Sp1ins stronghold on
the Island of Cuba. AS We neared the coast
an occasional warship would run along
side. turn on her search lights and, salts
fed that our mission was purely legal. pro-
coed. But no vessel Is allowed to enter the
harbor by night. according to an order that
was issued some nine months ago, and so
we were compelled to await dawn in the
lashing waters outside.
The array Of forts and guns on either side
was formidable. and thousands Of soldiers
swarmed landings, parapets and walls. The
Evening star., 1896-04-04
Pun Dts.
From To Date.

fruin 10 D1tc
Professor-"why does a duck put her
head under water?"
Pupil-.Foc. divers reasons
Professionally does she go on landr'
Pupil-"For sundry reasons"
Evening star., 1896-04-04

From Truth.
angry.
why cent We win m ore battles, you
houndv' he cried.
Its all your fault" roared his chief of
staff. 'Why don't you get a better press
agent?''
Evening star., 1896-04-04
Appropriate.
From Puck.

TUcK
Cobble-"As the chicken left the table at
my boarding house yesterday I broke into
a snatch OF song and shocked them ALL"
Somewhat was it,"
Cobble-" Say Au Revoir, but Not Good
bye"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-08-15
THROUGH WONDERLAND.
Personally Conducted Tours to Yellow
stone Park via Pennsylvania
Railroad

The Yellowstone Park is one of the most
wonderful attractive regions of the world. Its
beauties of scenery the wild grandeur of its
! mountains and Canyons. compel the admir-
alton of every visitor while its phenomenal
geysers and curious meteorological formations
make it n rich field for the investigation of
the scientist. Universal interest attaches to it
and in order that the natural desire to visit
it may be accomplished in the most salts
factory manner the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company has arranged for tour covering n
period of sixteen days, leaving New York and
Philadelphia Thursday, August 81.
As the tour will be run under the person.
ally conducted tourist system inaugurated by
the allowed named company. it is hardly
necessary to give the assurance that it will be
arranged in the most complete manner. 1t
might be well to state, however, that no
other means of seeing the park thoroughly is
comparable TO that afforded hya well ordered
personally conducted tour.
special train, consisting of dining,
Pullman vestibulc drawing room sleeping,
compartment. and observation cars, which
VIII De tnt DeSt tnat can hc secured VIII be pro
vided, in which passengers will live en- route,
and whenever the journey is broken the
choicest rooms in the leading hotels will be
reserved for the use of the tourists. for
which regular rates are paid, so that the
guests, although members Of party, enjoy
all the privileges of individuals who may
have made their own selections.
The party will be conducted throughout
by n tourist agent especially selected for his
ability and experience. with chaperon to look
after the comfort of lady passengers
The rate covering every necessary ex-
pense, will be 1910 from Boston, and 5000
from New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Washington, and Harrisburg; proportionate
rates from other points.
Detailed itinerary will be sent on appli
cation to Tourist Agent, 205 Washington
Street, Boston; 1896 Broadway, New York
$50 Fulton Street, Brooklyn. or Room All,
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-08-15
DELIGHTFUL SUMMER TOURS,
Two Tours to the No1th via Pennsylvania
Railroad.

1t is tedious to lay out II tour for ones
self, for invariably expense doubles. and some
petty travelling annoyances brought about by
an oversight mar what should have been "A
pleasant trip. 1t is pleasure to have every
thing arranged Systematically before depart
ing, thus obviating unnecessary expenses as
Inconvenience. To this end the PENNSYLVANIA
Railroad Company first inauguratcd person.
ally-conducted tours, maintained them ut the
highest possible standard of excellence, and
gave them an opportune season, after careful
study as to desirable dates and every neces-
sary detail.
For the convenience OF those who seek the
most attractive way of spending a Summer
holiday, the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
has arranged two delightful tours to the
North, under the personally-cOnducted tour
list system, July q and August Is. The
points included in the itinerary and the
country traversed abound in natures beau
ties. Magnificent scenery begins with the
journey, and ends only with its completion.
The names of the places to be visited are
familiar to ALL No matter how much may be
expected, one cannot be disappointed in Wat
kins Glen, Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands.
Quebec, Montreal. Au Sable Chasm. Lakes
Champain and George, Saratoga, or the
Highlands of the Hudson.
Each tour will be in charge of one of the
company's tourist agents, assisted by an en-
perienced lady as chaperon. whose especial
charge will be unescorted ladies'
The rate of 800 from New York. Brooklyn,
Newark, Trenton, Philadelphia, Harrisburg.
Baltimore and Washington. covers railway
and boat fare for the entire round trip. parlor-
car seats, meals en- route, hotel entertainment
transfer charges carriage hire in fact, every
item of necessary expense.
Tickets purchased and not used will be re-
deemed at full amount paid if presented
personally or 10y letter at the General Office
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia not later
than two days before the respective dates of
departure.
For detailed itinerary. tickets, or any adj
ditional information address Tourist Agent.
Pennsylvania Railroad Company. 1876 Broad
way, New York; $50 Fulton Street, Brooklyn.
Room al, Broad Street Station, Philadel-
phia.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-08-15
FASHION NOTES

Grass lawn pocket handkerchiefs are
new, but not desirable.
The long gold chain carries everything
from fan to hand mirror.
White pique, mohair and canvass skirts
are enriched by vests of Persian silk.
Some extraordinary silks, which look
exactly like lizards, are being shown
The sensible June bride eschews satin
and robes herself in some diaphanous
fabric.
Turban brims made of the braid sewn on
i'll vertical strips, instead of around the
hat, are an innovation.
Hats are not selected to match costumes
but must harmonize Herewith. A flower
hat can be worn with any suit.
Ornaments are lost sight of for the pres
ent, being Obscured or neglected in favor of
piles" of blossoms and foliage.
Geranium pink is used quite freely in
summer millinery, and black and white
combinations are accorded quite little
distinction.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-08-15
GOSSIP.

There are $4,000 girls engaged in the
telephone service in the United States.
The Princess of Wales recently has been
busy at the spinning wheel-the old fash
Toned sort
Philadelphia has Salvation Army
cavalry brigade in which the women ride
as well as the men.
Women who wear crash skirts say they
are exceedingly light and comfortable for
the hot weather.
Lady Mary Hamilton Douglas daughter
of the late Duke of Hamilton, will, when
she comes of age, have an income of 81, OOO-
600 year.
The diocesan convention of the Protes-
tant Episcopal diocese of Michigan has de-
cided topermit women to vote upon cleo
ton for vestrymen and on other church
matters.
Cora Belle Fellows, whose marriage to
Chaska, a Sioux, created sensation some
years ago has been deserted and left in q
destitute condition by her husband, the
mobile savage"
Writing once in one of these confession
books, which confess nothing really, the
Princess of Wales put down her favorite
occupation ''minding her own business ~
| Nine. FurtadoHeine. the latest French
woman to be decorated with the cross of
the Legion of Honor, has shown that she
is well worthy of that distinction. Not
content with having already given 500, OOo
for the establishment of suitable institu-
ton for sick army and navy officers, she
has set apart an annuity of $1,000 to in
demnify them during their illness.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-08-15
THE NEED OF MORE CHURCHES.

Nehemiah and his men builded the wall
with tool in one hand and sword in the
other. We have case in Chicago little
similar. The missionary breaches with his
Bible in one hand and a special policeman IS
star in his pocket ready for use at any
moment in case of disturbance-at least
that was the intention last week. In some
other missions special policemen are in con-
slant attendance to keep order. This shows
something of the state of society, and the
need of more churches. -Chrstian In
structor.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-08-15
LOVING WITH THE MIND.

1t seems very easy for many people to
forget that we are commanded to love God
not only with all the heart, but with all
the mind. They imagine that they will
have become altogether Christlike if their
heart-that is, their intention-is pure, if
their will to do right is good, if their affec-
tons are supremely centered on God. 1t is
a mistake which has wrought great harm,
brought disrepute on an important doctrine,
led people to make professions which their
behavior has beled, and produced discour-
agement, failure and loss -Zion's Herald.