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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16
General weyler.. Buster.

General Weyler Is brandishing his sword in
Spain and expressing fervent desire to be
permitted to take the field against the
hated Americans. If war comes 1t is to be
hoped that Spain will indulge him, and
send him back to the chief command in
Cuba. 1t would serve everybodys purpose
to have him there.
ID. 1t would serve Spains purpose, be-
cause in Spanish circles proper in Cuba
General Weyler is a hero. He stands for
the Spanish idea of a strong government.
No nonsense about humanity or home rule
OF the rights of the people goes with him.
The iron heel firmly planted on the Cuban
neck is is idea of what is necessary to in
sure stable government in the island. The
Spaniards there would fight under him
with more spirit than under General
Blanco. whom they distrust.
(0. 1t would serve the purpose Of the
insurgents, because the presence of the
man who has wrought such destruction In
the island would fire their hearts with a
righteous desire to get at him. They would
ride toward Havana, or any other part Of
the island where he might be operating
with their sword arms nerved to the ut
most. The spirits of all the dead recon-
centrados would accompany them. and the
real cayalcade, inspired by the ghostly one,
would sweep the field.
CD. 1t would serve the purpose of the
United States, because the American troops
would fight with all the more spirit against
a base maligner of their country They
would remember not only the Maine. but
the lying reports that General Weyler sent
home about their country during his stay
in Cuba before. and afterward circulated
by interviews through all the capitals of
Europe They would be very glad to make
his acquaintance on the field of battle, and
If possible, to disabuse his mind Of the
contempt he processes to feel for the peo-
pie of this nation of shopkeepers." And
they would be exceedingly apt to do 1t.
But General Weyler is only talking for
erect He probably does not desire or ex-
pect to receive a command in Cuba. In
case OF war, not all of the queens ships
with all of the queens cables. could tow
him back to the scene of his cowardly and
unparalleled atrocities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16

exact method of usipg and applying the
power stored in the liquid air. The gen.
erai process Is to remove all pressure and
to permit the atmospheric heat or artificial
heat to reach the con:ainer, whereupon
the liquid boils violently. gives off gaseous
agents and so restores to nature the energy
that has been locked away in this alb
normal form.
1t is considered by scientists that the
liquid air is in important respects superior
at least in theory to any other form Of
stored power. The tanks for holding ordi-
nary compressed air must be made very
heavy, thus adding to the mechanical
difficulties in handling and use The same
is true of the storage battery. The latter.
according to statistics thus far adduead,
is far less efficient than liquid air. hav-
ing only from one-tenth to one-twen:' { tn
the power of the latter.
Already suggestions are being made by
engineers and scientists as to the most
available purposes for utilizing this newly
perfected method of storing power in a
small compass. The present expectation is
that 1t will find ready outlet for Its en-
ergies In any form of effort where cost is
a secondary consideration. For the pro-
pulsiOn Of torpedoes, for instance, liquid
air might be. readily available. Perhaps
also bicycles and motor carriages might be
propelled in the same way. Liquid air
mixed with charcoal forms q powerful ex-
plosive. In all lines of effort where dimi-
mutton Of weight and bulk Is more inn
portant than any other consideration this
new force may become speedily marketable.
with the prospect that i'll the near future
the processes of production may become
50 much cheapened as to permit an extern
sion of its usefulness to more common
forms of propulsion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16
PFivnteering.

Since the present controversy with Spain
began much has been heard about the
prospect that If war were declared Spain
would raid the seas with prfvateers and do
great damage to American shipping. Just
now it is reported that many applications
are being made at the Spanish embassy in
London for letters of marque by would-be
privateers and II war should be declared it
is to be expected that the seas will swarm
with these licensed pirates, seeking their
prey. Privateering has been bone of con-
tentioa among the powers of the world for
a long period and IN 1856 an agreement was
reached between the great nations, in con-
sultation at Paris, that privateering should
be abolished. Curiously enough the only
DIRECTORS to this compact were Spain and
the United States. Spain has from time i'm
memorial favored this form of warfare and
1t is traditional that piracy and Spanish
sea-going enterprise have been closely as
ISOLATED. Hence 1t is easy to conceive the
reason for the disagreement of that nation
to the Declaration of Paris thirty-two
years ago. The United States refused to
accept this point of the compact because
the powers declined to affirm that thereaf-
ter all private property should be exempted
from capture by ships of war. A letter of
marque is an official authorization, issued
by nation either at war or expecting soon
to go to war, in favor of the private owners
of ships who seek to profit by plundering
the ships flying the flag of the nation with
which their patron is at Odds This country
utilized this process of warfare to such an
extent in 1872 that the British commerce
suffered heavily. 1t is estimated that there
were no less than 80 privateers flying the
American flag in that campaign. The re-
markable development of naval forces and
the concentration of power into small COM
pass have tended to discount the effects Of
licensed pirates, who have usually sailed
In make-shift fighting craft. built largely
for speed and carrying only sufficient ar
mament to overawe the unarmed mer-
chantmen they overhaul The risks of pri-
watering are now very great and it is not
to be anticipated that the commerce OF
this country will suffer much or long after
hostilities actually begin. for with the DOW
erful fleets now organized and rapidly form
ing, capable of doing destructive work
among the lighter craft of the prvateers,
it is to be expected that the raids of these
piratical steamers will be effectively dis
couraged. The main point Of attack will be
the coast-wise trade of this country and
the holders of the Spanish letters of
maraue will be forced to work far away
from Spanish base of operations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16
A Notable Speech.

Senator Wolcott ranks as one of the ora
tors OF congress. His speeches on various
SUBJECTS have earned for him wide repute
as one who thinks deeply and expresses
himself clearly and eloquently. Yesterday
ne addressed himself to the pending aues-
Ton OF the relations with Spain In a man.
ner that entirely justified this reputation.
MS speech on that occasion comparatively
orief as II was, was remarkable for its
strength OF thought, for the soundness of
It's sentiment and the ringing quality of
It's PATRIOTISM. Mr.. Wolcott's contribution
is one OF the most notable utterances of the
debate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16
Liquid Air,

Laboratory experimenters have long
known tnat the air can be condensed nv
pressure 10 such point that II forms a
hquid' capable OF returning to its former
eondition when the pressure has been re
moved and when certain degrees of heat
are allowed to operate upon it. This LIQUID
has never Until recently been produced
IN large quantities and has been regarded
more as Il curiosity. nit only for demon
STATIONS, than as containing the least
possibility Of commercial value A faw
years ago, however, investigators hit upoa
the fact that this liquid, instead of losing
any property originally possessed by the
air. retained all the chemical and physi-
cal qualities OF the atmosphere and secured
IN addition a high potentially for produc-
ing energy as 1t was restored to its nor
NAL state. This directed their attention
to the possibility Of securing high power
in this form. thus economizing space and
weight in certain mechanical enterprises
not then clearly defined. The first stages
OF their experimental work showed that
the chief obstacle to success lay In the
enormous cost of producing this peculiar
fluid 1t is sad that In their preliminary
Efforts II cost as much s., 800 for a auan-
tfty ranging from cupfif to a quart. II
was clear that until this item could be re-
duced liquid air possessed no CONNER
ciai future. But later improved devices
have GRABBED these experimenters to pro-
duce liquid air. not only At an economical
rate. but IN large quantities. and now the
mechanical engineers and scientists are
wondering whether or not they are soon
to be confronted with Q novel element for
propulsion and for producing steady sup
ply Of power for various purposes. The
question now = b solved - - to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16
A Handkerchief
ODDOrtunitY.

We sell nothing but linen for linen,
and supremacy in Handkerchief
gathering and selling accounts for
the prices we quote. We have pur-
chased and shall have ready for
Mondays selling a lot of Women's
Handkerchiefs that is particularly at
tractive and an exceptional value for
the price.
Finest and sheerest OF pure linen;
embroidered sca1lop; embroidered
and hemstitched: embroidered and
lace trimmed. Various new, neat
and dainty designs.
35c., 3 for $I.oo.
The regular price is soc.
First noor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16
About the Bush.


When your mind is overheated with the
rigors of debate,
You must have a care of what you do
and say;
You must curb your disposition and be
certain that you state
Your feelings in a Chesterfieldian way.
You may call a man "cozener," a Gully
or a tramp"
Your right to be severe no one denies;
Or christen him ''hokus-pokus, hanky
panky scamp"
But don't abruptly tell him that he lies.
In language hypothetic you can vow, "if
thus and SO,
The conclusion which must follow Is quite
pat;' -@i
The premises, II need be, can be hauled out
from below.
And leave the syllogism fallen fiat.
You can say. "Mendacious moonshine by
his rhetoric he'll distill;'
''That he'll tell taradiddle in Disguise
He's elusive" and "delusive" and "illu-
sive." if you will
But don't abruptly tell him that he lies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16
SHOOTING STARS.
A Ruling.

II ~objeet to that motion!' exclaimed
Broncho Bob, at a meeting Of the city
council in Crimson Gulch.
What notion?" inquired Rattlcsnake
Pete, who was in the chair for the first
time.
The one just made by Teepee Tom
WELL" was the answer, II didn't see
the motion referred to, but the objection
Is sustained on general principles. In a
gatherin' where there are SO many severn
shooters. all In easy reach, gentlemen can
not be too careful about how they make
notions"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16
An Impression.

Say, Name" said Maud as she replaced
on the marble slab the glass which had
previously contained lemon phosphate
who's Don Carlos?"
why, don't you know! He's the great
Spanish pretender."
But what's a 'prctender""
"A 'pretender? Why, a 'pretender' IL
what people in this country call bluff
fer -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16
The New
Laces

Laces
Comprise direct importations and in
clude the newest designs for neck,
sleeve and dress trimmings-an as
sortment in size and beauty superior
to any heretofore shown. Novelties
in Mechlin, Point d'Esprit, Point de
Paris, Dentelle, Honiton, Valen-
ciennes, Irish Crochet, Point de
Venise, etc.
For Monday recent importation
OF Valenciennes Laces, ] to I inch
wide, in a profusion of dainty eff
fects, which we have marked at very
specially low prices, as follows:
25c:, soc. and 75e. the dozen yards.
First n0cr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16

Russell Sage is quoted as having con-
fessed that he had difficulty in following
the developments of the Cuban situation
1t Is not surprising that the activity of
spanish diplomacy should puzzle even a
man whs has made 1t his business to
watch events and their influence on values
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16

Fine Scotch Damask Pattern Cloths. beautiful
designs, including daisy, maidenhair fern and var
Gus other pretty effects.
2x2 yards-$2.4o' each.
2x2t yards-$3:oo each.
2x3 yards-$3.6o each.
Napkins to match, $3.50 dozen.
5e-inch Cresm Table Damask, all linen. good
quality.
4oc. yard.
72-inch Cream liable Damask. extra heavy and
fine.
soc. a yard.
Hemstitched Damask Tray Cloths. all linen neat
patterns.
25c. each.
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16

1t is understood that General Weyler ex-
poets TO march from Florida to Washing
tor 1t Is but fair to remind him that
vasrant armies are not welcomed here even
when they do not assume to carry arms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16

Senator Gray has rot seen fit to meet
Mr. Wanamaker's proposition to equip q
regiment from his regular employees, by an
oHer to put an army of welI-disciplined,
practical politicians into the field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16

The European powers have done all that
could reasonably be expected Of them in
this pert Of the world, and may now feel
at liberty to devote themselves to the pre-
vention of Turkish atrocities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16
A ReasOuer.

"SupposiEg they do declare war;" said
one Madrid citizen. What difference will
it make?
why, there will be war!" replied the
other.
Nonsense. Look at the number of times
we have declared peace in Cuba, ana
there isn't any there as yet"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16
TrnnSmittinx Money by Postal Card
From the Los Angeles Times.

Italy has a postal card idea that Uncle
Sam might copy with great advantage to
the public. Any one who wishes TO remit
a small amount of money may attach 10
the card postage stamps to the desired
amount. These are Cancelled. and the
amount is Paid to the receiver OF the card.
This appears to be the most simple and
expeditions manner for Transmitting small
sums Of money yet devised. We ought
to adopt It.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16
John Bull.

Although full oft I've joked and scoffed
At nasal intonations;
Although my his loud and soft,
Avoid their proper stations;
Although at divers times 1 yearn
With Euro pc to be clannish,
It's easier, on the whole, to learn
United States than Spanish"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16

Pop Arson again commands considera-
ton in connection with the problem of
what the country shall do with its famous
men who are out of office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16
Northern Grown Flower Seeds

Make the hardy and best Towering plants Those
last year are buying this years supply
Monday shall have ready of l. Co.'S
quality Vegetable Seeds and Gadoa Bulbs
Lawn Seed, Terrace Seed etc
Flower and Vegetable Seeds all Sorts Ic. package.
Tuberose and Gladiola Bulbs I5c dozen.
Best Quality Lawn and Terrace Seed. I4c. package
Notwithstanding extraordinarily low prices quoed the seeds
the best to Be had
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16

rs hyuhd it said dat folks Is only chill
lun grown" remarked Uncle Eben, IAN il
do seem dat heap OBJ 'em hab de habit
OBJ hollerfn' lots wifout sayin' muffin"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16

The jockey who assaulted a trainer may
have had his mind infiamed by reading the
reports of congressional proceedings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16

Even In the present absence of active
partisan antagoni3m Mr.. Reed and Mr..
Bailey cannot arrive at any understanding
as to which shall be the lion and which the
lamb
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16

The Queen Regents liberal contribution
to war fund may yet lead some carping
reformer to inquire where she got it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16

1t is probable that. considering the time
he had. Mr.. Wellington ought to hold the
championship for stirring up hornets nests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16

IL Is to be hoped that Weyler will take
edvantase of the delay to place himself
within range Of the American fire upon Ha-
yana.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16

Senator Money appears to belong to the
variety Of currency that talks with en-
phasis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16

Spain is not in a position to resent out
side interference in Its affairs by Austria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16
Black Dress Stuffs.

Black fabrics in high favor OF Cpon Grenadines
close rivalry Smart
handsome creations OF kindred among which
the beautiful stufs checks pds fancy
weav to be coo well black. We also exhibit
range OF handsome which exclusive and
dupaJapon F Velou Bayadere Carreau Pisse Jacquard
Popns figured and plain Benganes hgh-cas novelties
$3.50 the yard For Tailor Rough
with fine twill much in evidence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16

Special.
loo dozen So Scotch Damask Napkins. extra
heavy and ine
$2.oo a dozen. Value $2.5o.
Guipure Pillow Shams Table Covers, hem
stitched and embroidered.
Soc. each.
Extra heavy Huckaback Linen Towels double
huckl, size 25x54 inches; soft and ready Tor use.
35c. each. $500 a dozen.
Drill Militaire-a linen and cotton mixed fabric
for outing and bicycle suits-blue brown and black
effects
35c. and soc. yard.
Linen Suitings-already shrunk-34 inches wide;
fashionable c0lOrs.
CSC. and 3oc. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16

housekeeping Departments
Will offer at our nonday's regular special sale
number of extraordinarily good values and name i'm
part the following at prices to prove of interest to all
concermed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-16

Second floor.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1898-01-31
ATENCION

IS Sc VENDE. Por 50 duefio retilrar-
sc del comercio; una finca sta ell eI
barrio de Canas entrada la cafe ds II
Villa, compuesta de una cuerda mas
menos de terreno, cercada de alambre;
contiene tres casas una Gle comefcio
punto especial de tienda y compra dc
cafe.
Mide Ia varas de frente por IL de
fondo; todo de MADEIRA americana y
eorrada de hierro galvanizado, con
amos medic de constriida; otra de
vivienda con 6 habitaciones y otra para
taller de herrerfa. a
Hay dos algibes uno, con bomba.
Ell que la interese puede dirigirse q
su dueha en- La misma propiedad ; an
tes del dfa Is de Febrero, viuda de
Gomez.
Ponce, % de Enero de 1893. I. m. d.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1898-01-31

Acompsfado por al sefor padre y pre-
sentado por nuestro querjdo amigo COM
pafiero don Eugenio Deschamps, hemos te-
nido ell gusto de reoibir hoy la vista del
nifo don Gabriel del Orbe, violinists domi-
nicsno que acahs de obtener Verdaderos
6xitos en- San Juan y en- Mayaguez. La
prensa de ambos puntos hace tales elogos
del niflo srtists, que 20 puede aceptarse
sino como una maravilla gu maestrfa en- ell
maueto del violin.
Gabriel del Orbe tiene nueve ahos, y es
natural de Mocs, proyincia interior de la
Rep1blica Dominicans.
Sus admiradore es dc la capital le preparan
una medalla de orc que le sera enviada q
esta ciudad.
s. propone exhibirse ante el p6blico pom
oefin; dados no solo ell alto gusto artistico
de Ponce, sino tambi6n los prodigi osos me-
ritos del rifio, que ootuvo en- San Juan la
fJrmaei6n de una Junta de artistas para
uresentarlo syudarlo, de SECURE que aqui
tsmbien alcspzsra la noble acogida que me-
rece
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1898-01-31

obstante, Alberto no solo un J6ven per
fectamente eegante, sno honibre de mucho taento
ademAs vizconde. vzconde de moderna nobleza es
verdad pero ell dia que Sc hacen pruebas, $que
importa que Sc date de 1899 de 1915? sobre todo
tenfa cincuenta mil libras dc rents mas de 10
rio para vivir Paris &a mods;> era, pues, algo
humillante haber sdo notado con formai1dad
ninguna de las ciudades por donde habia pasa-
do
Roma, Y muoho as por ell carDaval, siendo esta
de las epocas de mas libertad que todos SO de-
jan arrastrar alg1n acto de locura
Como ell carnaval enpezaba desde el dla sigulente,
muy importante que Alberto lanzase antes su
prospectc
Habfa alquilado, pues, intenci6n uno de
los palcos mas aprop6sto del teatro, vestidose con
eegancia
Estaba Ia primera fila, que reemplaza en- nues-
teatros la galerfa.
Por otra parte, los primeros pisos son tan
arstocratcos los los otros, por esta ra-
z6n lamados los palcos mobiles.
Aquel paoo, donde podrfan estar doee personas
sin estrecharse, habfa costado los dos amigos I'M
POGO mas barato que palco de cuatro personals en-
Ell Anbigh c6mico
Alberto tenfa otra esperaDza la de que 81 lle-
gaba encontrar cabida el corazon de UNA bella
romano le conducilfa naturalmente conqnistar un
puesto ell carruaje Per consguiente vnr ei car
naval algdc balloon principal
Todas estss cireunstancias 10 hacfan, rues, mas
emprendedor que nuncs. s - z
Vclyfa la espalda los actores, inclir aniose tuera
del palco, miraba todas las personals con unos
anteejos de pugadas de largo; 10 que hacia que
ningupa muier recompensase con una sola mirada de
curicsldad todos sus nconvenenIes yimientos.
En- efecto, cada cual hablaba de asuntos, de
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1898-01-31

Acordado por la Janta ecolomica dc
este battalion la adquisici6n de las prem
das, efectos en- ell numero Totes que
a continuation Sc relaciona, los que
deseen hacer proposiciones concurriran
ell Ola 20 de Febrero de L S98 a las 10
de su mailana al despacho del Ter. Je-
fe, sito en- ell Quartet de Infaterfa de
esta ciudad.
Atn cuando ell acto no debe revestir
caracter de subasta, los propositores
habran de exhibir ante la Junta las
matrfculas correspondence al ramo de
comercIo, industria ohcio que Sc rela-
clone con las prendas efectos que de
seen contratar, asf como los poderes
legalizados 81 fuesen representante 8
apoderado.
Habran de depositar en- poder del
Presidente las muestras tipos con dos
pliegos de proposiciones, marcado todo
con una contrasena especial sin que Il
guren los nombres de los interesados,
III la razon social, remitiendo al mism o,
bajo oficio cerrado, la citada contrase-
ia expresando los nombres 9 casas de
comerclo que corresponds.
El pliego de condolences Sc halla de
manifesto desde ell dia de hoy, de 6 de
la maf1ana a seis de la tarde en- ell 10.
cal que ocupa la oficina del Detail del
Battalion en- esta eiudad.
/ lote, 282 fuses de ralladillo, 1o2
bolsas de aseo; l lote, 400 panuelos,
517 sabanas; l lote, 1889 pares de cal
cetines, 967 camisetas; l lote, 1873 fo
rros de catre, 1O3 pares de hicaduras;
1 lote, 1881 cuellos, 90 platos de hero;
| lote, sO6 vasos, 157 pares de punos;
l lote, 90 botones de nacar, 121 gorros
de Il sdillo; lote, 6sl fuses de idme
40 fundas de capacete. Ponce, p de
Enero de 189e.-El Comandaate JEFF,
del Detail, Isidoro Garcia. -Vo Bo-
Ell Teniente Coronel Ter. Jefe, Roo1aT-
30. HTf