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sufferers were pardoned by the Queen Re
gent. If they had been British or Ger
man subjects, or French citizens, they
would have been freed before they had
lain in the Cabanas fortress u month. 1t
would have been shown that they could
not he ciasse1 as enemies and, in the
case of the newspaper CORES pondent, that
idea was rhliculous from the first. The
methods which Spain might Apply to the
crews OF foreign vessels caught landing
military supplies upon the Caban shore,
if any state of war in the country were
acknowledged, could not be applied 10 this
crew, ana especially to its passenger, in
the absence of such acknowledgement, and
an immediate demand for their liberation,
backed by the naval power of their ma
tion, would have been made and obeyed
instanter.
For these reasons, we are unable TO
see on what grounds the Republican Z d.
ninistration can find much To admire
itself for in the release of the Competitor
prisoners-so long delayed that life very
likely viii be a burden 30 them for the
few months OR years that they may be
able TO survive their miseries and tor
turtS.
The times., 1897-11-24
OpERA tOusE.
LETTERS FROM TIMES READERS
1he congressIonal I.Ibrary.

To the Editor of The Times.
Can't the influence of The Times be ex-
erted in behalf OF that very large class in
this cry who are excluded from the ben
eft OF the Congressional Library? The
rules OF that institution now forbid the
ia king out OF books, or the opening of the
library to readers ON Sundays or in the
evenings. Formerly books could be taken
out by reputable persons, on a deposit II
their full value, a privilege which was
greatly priced by many. Now to read
book one must go 10 the Library between
. a. IN. and =. m. and read there. But
those are precisely the hours during which
more than a hundred thousand persons
living in the District are engaged in their
business pursuits. They are tins cut off
from all use of the Library. For one per-
son who does use the Library there are
about ten who wish TO use it and can't.
1 am one OF the ten.
In several American cities the public
libraries are open to students on Sundas s,
and the reported result is ehat the a tie J.
ance is greatly increased. In Chicago the
increase is over 40 rer cent. The silt
of opening the Congress ional Library would
be similar.
In this city no measure has been so pop
ular as opening the Corcoran Art Gal
lery and the Geological Park on Sunda''s.
People flock in great numbers to both thfse
places, to the great Improvement of morals,
decrease of crime and advancement OF
knowledge. 1t would much improve Wa sh-
ington social life if the same liberality OF
management We're applied to the Library,
the Museum and the Fish Commission
W. B.
The times., 1897-11-24
The Competitor Prisoners.

Five human wrecks, victims of Sra .ish
cruelty and the canuus Indifference OF
their own government. landed ia New Yuk
ON Noncay last. They were the crew OF
The schooner Competitor, and CHa Melton,
young American news pa per rcorrespon dent,
who was a passenger on the beat whea il
was captured while fyiBg the stars and
Stripes off the coast Of Cuba in April,
1896. Since tIlattifae these men haze been
confined in filthy Spanish dungeons, treated
inhumanIy and oftentimes tortured, be-
cause. as their tormentors told them, ttey
were damned Yankees"
The probabilities are that the Republican
Administration will plume itself uron Sc
cen months OF hideous persecution and suf-
rering. We DO not doubt tfat the feat viii
he presented 10 the Congress as at onae an
evidence OF the vigor Of our authorities
in looking after TIE interests Of American
citizens in foreign carts, and an fnustra-
tion OF the supreme love which our Admin
istration ally, Spain, entertains for
this country.
There is sanothcT view which may be taken
OF this Iaatier. Since neither the govern
ment Of Mr.. Mckinley nor that OF senor
sagasta and his predecessors has recog-
nzed or yet recognizes a state of war
IN CUBA, there is nUtthesIigh ghtestreason why
an American merchant vessel should not
in April, 1896, or now, undertake to carry
freight ana passengers 10 any place on the
coast Of thei island Yetthese unfort una tes,
engaged il a legitimate commercial venture,
were seized, jailed and tortured and for a
year and half We're allowed TO rerlan in
that pitiabie condition.
We are thankful that Mr.. Mckinley has
shown more humanity than we would ha e
expected from the preceding Administra-
tion, and tardny has saved what is left
OF the Iises of these prisoners; but it
cannot be denied that the Government
signally and disgracefully has failed in
Its duiy toward them ana 10 the nation,
not 81 say anything about the cause II
civilization ana humanity. The Competitor
was peaceful trading craft. None Of the
persons arrested Oh it We're arm, d.
Therefore, they could not, in The absence
of Affirmative proof, Justly have been r.
garded as enemies OF Spain. They were
entitled et least TO prompt trial by The
civil authorities. They Were summanIy
sentenced To death by a naval courtmar
tial.
The intcrpositiOn of our consul general
at Havana pi evented the execution of the
sentence, and there the matter
rested. uDtii, as an act OF grace, these
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sunday Quiet.
ditor of The Times:

To the Editor of The Times:
AS we have taken the first step toward
enforcing Sunday quiet by suppressing the
familiar cry of tile newsboys to please
the churoh-goiug population of our city
we should also extend the command of
silence to the everywhere present and
persistent street and alley prea cher.
The writer has for some years been "a
resident i'll the neighborhood of square
SIC, aud has been compelled to listen to
these Sunday morning TRADES, and with
no apparent way of obtaining relief. 1t
would seem that we have an abundant
number OF churches to accommodate all
who wish either to listen or to preach,
and Tor one / earnestly plead that such
steps may be taken as are necessary TO
confine religious exercises to their proper
place A CITIZEN.
The times., 1897-11-24

When Nj Herman Il. Kohlsaat, of
Chicago, gets through with the Mckinley
Cabinet 1t viii stand about as follows:
Secretary Of State, William r. Day, Of
Ohio.
Secretary of the Treasury, Lyman j.
Gage, OF Illinois.
Secretary of War, Russell A. Alger, OF
Michigan.
Secretary of the Navy, John d Long,
of Massachusetts.
Attorney General. Judge waymire, of
California.
Postmaster General,- Perry S Heath, of
Indiana.
Secretary of the Interior, Cornelius N.
Bliss, OF New York.
Secretary of Agriculture, james Wilson,
of Iowa.
Secretary Of the Exterior, H. II. Kohl
saat, Of America.
Mr. Kohlsaat, having given the matter
much Thought during the last few months
has decided 10 promote Mr.. McKenna 10
the Supreme Court, elevate Mr. Gary to
the Senate, and turn Uncle John out 10
grass
The times., 1897-11-24
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER "a. 1897.
The President, Policy.

4 AZ z Et~i0ftkt - ADltAN.
II the Chicago TmeS-IIeTald may be re-
Earded as the Administration organ. AMI
the eminent pieman who publishes it is the
recognized sponsor of the President in jour
nalistiC as ell as financial matters, it is
not necessary TO walt for the meeting OF
Congress TO inow the contents Of Mr.. Nc.
KinIey's message.
Three things have been settled. The
President win ask the national legislature
10 stop the reissue OF greenbacks, except
N exchange for gold: he WIZ express him
elf satisfied with the present Spanish
policy in Cuba, and he wml point with
pride to the Dngley law, not tecau it
has in five months caused a treasury deficit
Of forty-five million dollars, hut because
the deficit is no greater.
This is very interesting and instructive
news. When we add 70 it, also on Mr..
KohIsast's authority, that IL is Mr.. Nc
Kinleys intention 60 replace Secretary
Sherman with Judge Day, and promote
Attorney General McKenna to the Sn-
preme bench in succession to Judge Field.
we are ena bled to discuss on thanksgiving
Day national intelligence whic h most
people had expected to know little or
nothing OF before Christmas.
We are not at al certain that the Presi
dent il unwise in cunfiding his official
intentions 10 a newspaper and thereby
creating a personal organ. The country
Is entitled to know as much as possible OF
the Executive program, an& it might just
as wei go to Chicago for its news as wal
for it in Washington.
The times., 1897-11-24
satisfactory.
From Harper,s Bazar

Vt i3lil pCi IldNdi
Il think | lost an umbrella in an ele-
waited train yesterday" he said, tiIuidly,
to the clerk in the lost baggage department.
''You tl.ink you lost it = replied the clerk,
.'Most persons are certain that they have
lost an ami reila when they come here to
inquire for it "
am certain that 1 lost my umbrella, >
the nan retorted in severe tone. 'and
think that I left it in one of your trains. .
Yesterday, was it?'
Eyes +"
What liner"
"Sixth avenue; southbound'
''Sixt'l avenue, southhound? About what
tiiae III the day?"
About O'Clock"
..seven q. N. or Z p. m.?"
"Se7en p. IN.
silk umbrella, I.suppoae?'
Yes"
.'Dlack?''
''Yes: black silk umbrella
'.cherry stick, with bent hande?"
THAT is it exactly"
"No name inside2"
"No; no naris inside. I've always in.
tended tD have myiialuc and address put
in nut have neglected it 50 far. I'll do it
now"
Well, / IN Sorry,' replied the clerk. after
he had run his finger down two or three
peges in a big hook. but NO such unbrel IA
has been turnedln here yesterday or today =
The times., 1897-11-24
WOODWARD
amnaLOTHROP and
10th, 18th and P SITS. N. W.
Closed Thursday,
Thanksgiving Day.
Special Sale Of
Thanksgiving
Day
Requisites

China Ware, Glass Ware,
L a b lie Linens, Kitchen
Utensils, etc. = at prices
remarkable for their low
ness and which should in
terest every housekeeper In
and about Wash hington.
Our Housefurnishing De-
partmeEts on fifth floor are
now replete with the new
est and best outfttings for
the modern kitchen and din
ingroom-and they do not
cost as much this year as
formerly.
The exceptionally l o W
prices on the goods offered
during this special sale are
made possible by large pur-
chases and recent price
breaks in the markets.
The times., 1897-11-24
Great Men at Work.

(From the Chicago Times Herald9
The writing Of President Mckinley first
annual message to Congress has been made
the subject of a notable photograph. A
local camera artist asked for a sitting OF
the President and Secretary Porter while
they We're at work on the state paper to
which the country looks forward with so
much eaGerness, and his request vas
granted. The picture shows the President
sitting at one side Of his desk and his a BILE
secretary at the other, both facing the
camera. The proof shows Il negative OF
extraordinary clea arness. This is likely
to prove one OF the most popular photo
graphs ever taken of President Mckinley.
The times., 1897-11-24

The TaLmany tiger has heretofore ,een
a purely mythical beast powerful, silent
and economical to keep, costing nothing
but rhetoric. But somebody has lately
sent to the wigwani a real beast Of the
eat family, to the great grief and astonish-
mentof the braves. The animal came from
New Orleans, and was sent as message
OF con"ratulau9n. 1t is ngt really tiger.
but iaguar cub, and there are people
wicked enoIgt to say thatan thing which
begins With 1ag IS appropriate Tor a gift
To Tanimany 1t Is not a full grown
iaguar. or the braves might think they had
real jag, ana become unbraye all OF
sudden, hut It is a iaguar cub. about the
size OF very large cat, nicely mottled
and marked, and capable OF eating more
than its weight OF meat each day Thus
far, nobody has taught it to rush the
growlef, or there is no knowing what may
happen. But the expense of feeding this
message OF congratuIation from the far
South is making the Tammany men very
sick. They have not saved any money
from election expenses TO blow in on cats.
And there is another thing. If they DO
not let it he known that they are unwilling
to support this animal, there is ne telling
how many more Of him may appear The
human mind is proyerbially Initiative. 1t
might happen that, in the words Of the
late lamented Eugene Field they would
see like tie hills that skirt the skies.
Jays on ctner jsgs arise and be left with
a bowling delirium tremens OF wild 5ea \
show to s1pply with raw meat. This
| jaguar fed Oh some choice chickens which
We're shut up in the same car With him
during his journey North The donor II
the animal seems to have no further con
cern about him, and lie win probably he
| given to tie Zoo.
The times., 1897-11-24

A leading New York paper suggests the
desirability of closer and more direct diplo-
matte relations with Canada. The idea is
neither new moi good. Any attempt at
direct international relations with a lie
pendenoy could only result in complications
With its sovereign. If Canada desires
that sort of thing, which no doubt would be
a solace to provincial pride the eas y way
to ger it is to declare Independence and es-
tablish legation in Washington. W.
would reciprocate OF course, and then there
would be another paying job at ottawa for
.'some good Ohio man.
The times., 1897-11-24

Accordingto a story cablcd from Europe,
the German Emperor has declared that. if
the Norweeians do not stop tIleir foolish
ness aoout separation from Sweden and
other matters in agitation in their country,
he evil crush Norway as recently Che says
he did Greece. Almost simultaneously we
hear that China has asked Russia to ma te
him vacate that port on the Shan Tung
peninsula which he has seized. Perhaps
he viii want to crush Russia, too!
The times., 1897-11-24

AS the only apparent means to save the
remnant of the seal herd from extinction,
the Government VIII consent to suspend
all sealing on the Pribylov Islands and
their waters for one year, if the Canadians
will stop pclagic sealing for the same time.
The concession is more than equity de-
mands; hut, as it is the only hope 10 save
the seals from final destruction, il is better
TO stand it.
The times., 1897-11-24

Mr- Croker treats English criticisms OF
himself ind Taminany rule in New York
with philosopIic indifference. 1T would
be very difficult for Americans TO please
the critics on the other side of the ocean, .
he remarks. "our form of government
does not please them, butit suits as" 1t
is evident that Mr.. Croker is bearing his
honorS heeKly; besides which he resides on
both sides Of the ocean, and hence is In
a position TO know.
The times., 1897-11-24

The Ameer OF Al fghanistan is very earnest
in disclaiming completely in the uprising
in Northern India. He says the Mad Null
lahis q scoundrel who raised an insurrec-
tion against himself shortly after his ac-
cession to tile throne. Then, who can
it be who has supplied the tripesmen
with improved arms, ammunition, and at
least few trained officers?
The times., 1897-11-24
Brakes on Bicycles.
CFrom the New York SUM

tFiom the New York SUM
In order TO make the coming bicycle
a complete success and 10 relieve the mind
of every cycIist who appreciates the danger
of riding on crowded thoroughfares, the
'9S mocels should be provided with bra ;e
as strong and unfailing as the handle bar
itself. Manufacturers would profit by the
addition, bicycles would be less OF a terror
to the tirnid, and non -wheelmen could go
their way in compare tive safety
The times., 1897-11-24
New English
Dinner Sets.

We are now offering choice Decorated
English Dinner Sets at prices asked for
American wares. We can especial atten-
ton TO the finish Of these goods as they
are guaranteed 70 wear well and look as
well after use as when new We only
carry repUtabl makes and offer the best
possible values in best goods
1OO-piece English Decorated
Dinner Sets .-........--..-...-. S5.95
I12-piece English Decorated
Dinner Sets ..-...-......----- $3.50
114-piece English Decorated
Dinner Sets ..----..-.-.------ $500
115-piece English Decorated
Dinner Sets ;..-...;....;----; $1,000
115-piece English Royal
Blue Dinner Sets .---.-.-----.. S12.5O
Also several open stocz pat
terms which can also be bought BY
the complete set at SII.oo and
upward.
The times., 1897-11-24
Thanksgiving Day
Roasting Pans.

Every turkey or other fowl should be
roasted in Double Roasting Pan, as the
steam generated keeps the fowl moist and
il requires no Basting. We carry the best
Tour makes of these pans in stock ard offer
them at lowest possible prices Measure
your oven aud We viii fit 1t with an up-tO-
date Double Roasting Pan We quote
three sizes with prices and invite an insPec-
ton OF our complete assortment
No. / Double Roasting PAM. 29c
no. Double Roasting Pam 56c
No. Double Roasting Pau------ CSC
If you want a tender turkey use
a double-rOaster.
The times., 1897-11-24
A Difficult Task.
Ernm Tit Rits.l

I
Mr.. Absentminded 1t is pretty cold in
here.
Rarber Yes, sir; it is chilly this morn
ing.
Mr.. AhSentIninded If You ha We no obiec
ton, I'll keep Of my nat while you are cut
ting my hair.
The times., 1897-11-24
New
Toilet Sets.

The spare room may need a toilet set.
Our more than leo styles offer an IN
usual opportunity TO get the right color,
shape or effect. No matter what the
color OF Your room, our assortment VIII
provide suita Die set. OnIythe best ma kes
are found in our stock, and the prices
are as low as best wearing qualities can
be offered
We offer the new raised work effect in
toilet sets, in several COl0rings and IN
white and gold, in complete 12-piece AS
sOrtment, including jar, at the low price,
quality considered, or
50. so per set.
Other styles and qualities from
81. SIS to SI2. so per set.
The times., 1897-11-24
YESTERDAY there were reports Of a ne,

Yesterday there We're reports OF new
note to Spain, in the nature of an ulti-
matuin. As, at the same time. it was
preparing communication, setting forth
in detail its efforts to suppress American
aid to Cuba, the note is more likely to
be in the nature of an apology than of
an ultiniatum.
The times., 1897-11-24

The poem recently written 10y Sir Edwin
Arnold on the ga'lantry of the Gordon High
landers suggests the propriety of that gen
tleman's writing his rhymes hereafter in
Japanese. 1t would really be better il Ge
The times., 1897-11-24
Badly Wanted.

(FFom the Chicago News.)
Customer Have you any spontaneous
combustion?
Dealer Gracious, no Why, that is :.
fire that lights of It's own accord.
Customer Well, | know it; and that's
jisi wiatl want for the furnac ce this winter.
The times., 1897-11-24
Same cid Coon.

(From the Chicago Record9
The same old StubbGrH purpose tc hay.,
his own way still follows Mr.. Cleveland
ana, despite the determination of all the
rest of the country to call the boy Grover,
lr., the ex-President vetoes the vote with
Richard.
The times., 1897-11-24
Circulation Statement.

Concentrations intended for publication
ia Tie Times should be fer5ely aud plain q
1rritte7, and must az all cases be accompanied
by the name and address or The 'eriter. Re
Sected communications 5oiH not be preserved.
aud Onjy manuscripts Of obCiouS importance
NIL be returned 70 thei, authors.
The times., 1897-11-24
Thanksgiving Day
Kitchen R 5quiSites.

No matter what yOuneedfor your Kitchen,
you will doubtless find it In our cOmplete
Housekeeping Department. We announces
the arrival of large assortment OF ths
newest and best Foreign and Domestic
Molds. Many new shapes and effects from
10c TO Sf.25 each.
We name few Thanksgiving Day ac-
cessOTieS and invite an inspection OF our
The times., 1897-11-24
New Champion
GPatePs.

Every modern kitchen should use q
Champion Crater. 1t CRATES Crackers, CO.
CUanut, chocolate, cheese and similar sub
stances. We are now demonstrating the
utility or this CRATER in our HOusefurnishing
Department.
Only SI.oo complete
Also the Rotary Nutmeg Crater
-Ioc each.
Firth floor.
The times., 1897-11-24

Readers g The Times 'eho may at any
iiIre Be unable TO procure copies Of Il at any
meas stand, railroad station or on railroad
trains lri3 confer fGrCr upon he manage
Tent 5y sending 10 utis Office Information Of
The fact
The times., 1897-11-24

Guilnaux, or come tonaue in which defective
meter andrhyne viii not he liable to offend
sensitive ears. This lit may be called
a poem because it certainly is not prose and
there il nothing else which approximately
fits the case lis one of those things which
are not IN any sense their own excuse for
t-eing they haven t any excuse, not even
humble apology. one verse of the thing
hobbies thus:
Men of the Gordon HighIanders,"
Colonel Matthias loudly cries.
The generals orders are 10 take
At q needed sacrifice
londer position. His Wen make 1t,
The Gordon Highlanders VIII take it,"
II win be observed that the feeg of this
poem are sore, that its meter leaks at a
fearful rate, that it's rhymes sound like a
stick run slowly along the piokets of
fence, and that the construction is Inverted
until the verbs stand on their heads ard
the adverbs and conjunctionS get hope
lesslg mixed with all the other parts Of
speech. Ii makes one wish that the
GORDON Hiphlanders had never gone near
that position, and that whatever it was
they did, we might never hear of it again.
Sir Edwin Arnold IS poetic license appears to
he revolutionary.
The times., 1897-11-24
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Thanksgiving Day
Glassware.

Our present Offeringof Glassware ecHpses
anything yet shown, and the prices are re-
markably low considering the quality and
superior finish Of the goods. Many OF the
styles are found Only wiFd Us in Washington
We quote a few items from large stock
and request an examination byevsTy wash
ingtOn houSekeeper- Many styles are limited
in quantity, and the early purchasers
wHlfind a complete assortment WequOte
in part
Cut Glass Decanters, with en-
graved fleur de lis s---..-.----.-.-. $I.OO
Cut Glass Olive Dishes csc
Cut Glass BOwls...--...-....-.. $500
Large Cut GiaSs Salad Fowls 81 Be 3 o
Cut Glass Zee Cream Trays 81 600
Cut Glass Butter OF Cheese
Plates ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. S2.25
Cut Glass TumbIers, dOZ.--.-- $3.50
Cut Glass Whiskys, dOz...... $500
Cut Glass Carafes. s..--.-...-.-.. $1.25
The times., 1897-11-24
STEAMBOATS,.
Norfolk s. Washington
Steamboat Co.

- Every day in the ye IT for Fortress
- Monroe, Norfolk, Newport NeYf and
- all points South 10y the superb, pow
- erfui steel palace steamers, New
- port News" Norfolk" and Wash
- ington,' on the following schedule
The times., 1897-11-24
TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 4
wagner's LOHENGRIN.

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Ortrud =. =. :. :. :. :. =. :. =. Staudigi
11heHBFin hIdus
hlHB henry hdihS
lelrdtnunu bispildhl
Herald :. :. =. :. :. :. .. =. =. Staudigi
The times., 1897-11-24
THURSDAY EVENING. DECEMBER 1t
Bizets CARMEN.

1arInen HSA S, Saiu
A1lCJeid bot
Mercedes =. . =. . :. =. :. Toronto
Ion Jose FodlEAdC
unlEd IouUoui tSAuC
hoEaleS hsfIh9
DauCalEc WAN
Remendado =. .. stehmann
Escamillo :. IaInpdndn
The times., 1897-11-24
ANUS UsEAIENTs.
BARBER or SEVILLE.

Bertha :. :. =. =. =. .. E. :. Van Cauteren
AHudNlFd SduGndC
4 lGdtO lamp MARI
Bartolo :. :. :. =. :. :. =. :. E. Carboni
basillO BOuuOuresque
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