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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-09-24
The PORTRAIT SHE PAINTED.

and piquant face. She wore q vivil
blue and white striped gown, which
all her friends had come to know he,
by, and her blonde head made a spot
OF pale gold against the gray wall u
her studio, as she stood there working
vigorously in the clear spring sun
light. The two, the gown ard the
hair, were the only glances of strik.
ing color in the place, and they
sprang upon visitors. eye from
among their sombre surroundings like
charming surprise. The gown, II
rather bizarre, was not the least de-
ightful, and the blue of the stripe was
not more than her sparkling eyes, SO
that on the whole its gairishness was
to be pardoned. There was little else
in the place to call for such an apol-
Ogy.
1t was long, gray, bare room, and
1t needed something flashing and
young and alert to break the mon
otony of its time-stained walls, its din
gy rafters. its curtainless windows.
If she had been less careless, she
might have found some rugs for the
floors, and a woman to sweep and
clean. For dust and dinginess and
cobwebs did not annoy Selma Rattle.
Having a horror of varnish and re-
straint, she went to the other extreme.
AS she worked. she was frequently
interrupted. A crippled Frenchman
came with jonquils and primroses.
The janitor stopped to mend q brok-
en- skylight. A small boy presented a
bill, and was sent away with a hand
full OF silver change. which he ratified
all along the corridor. At last fourth
summons did not take her from her
place. but turning her face over her
shoulder, and raising her brows. she
shrilly cried "Come in. The door
opened. and there entered a woman.
The door was at the farther end of
the studio. Therefore, the stranger
had the opportunity of fully Observing
that little figure in its unconventional
apparel, that mobile face. that bright
loosely arranged hair, which was fast
ened at the nape of her slim neck with
a velvet bow, and fell in light curls
above her beautiful eyes, before Selma
had reached her. Selma, on the other
hand, saw very striking young wo-
man of type she had never before
happened to encounter.
The girls name was Evalyn Pennang. ,
ton. She was conspicuous and harm
less and commonplace. She wore a
great deal of fur, and bunch of vio-
cts pinned upon her muff. Her velvet
nat tipped up from her face. and was 1
covered with plumes. She was very &
handsome in low-browed, full Tipped G
'tyie. But theatre" was b,azoned in
about her, her carr ,ge, her !
mile, her accent. Selma regarded her
With startled comprehension. A flush a
+ color overspread her little face, and
eft it pale. j
II have come for my portrait" an
lounced the girl. t
81 heard of you from one Of my
riends. He said you were very clever p
nd quick" O
Every WELL" said Selma, with G
carcely pause, II will paint your y
ortrait, and dare say it can be uone l.
, three or four sittings. Who was it Il
mt your" Il
'Mr. Phillips h
''Then you are m
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-09-24

" uevS ~ oVues very shy OF num-
am sure" She arose. Then Ill com,
tomorrow" Her eyes ran over tn,
room. what an awfully dreary place
Why don't you have it painted? NJ
portieres, no swords. no china,
thought studios were always pretty
she said naively, meeting Selina's
eyes. There. l must go. Shall
come early-at nine?"
IF you please"
Then goodbye"
Goodbye"
The door closed. Selma stood mo-
tionless, looking with dilated eyes at
the blank space in front of her. She
was trembling. Presently she began
TO walk back and forth, her eyes wade,
her shaking hands clasped behind
her - h .
Its very absurd" she said, stop
ping at last in front of little Pysche,
and addressing it. "A comic tragedy,
or tragic comedy? Miss Pennihg-
ton ought to know. But We can't ask
Miss Remington"
In the morning, although it rained,
Evalyn Remington came. Throwing
open the door with scarcely a knock,
she entered to find Selma kneeing be-
fore the stone CRATE, patiently kin
ding fire. When she arose, she cum
fronted Evalyn with SO cOlorless q
face and such shadowy eyes, that even
that obtuse young lady was impressed.
Say, you don't look we'll" she
cried, drawing back and regarding Sc
lima. You're awfuily pale. Aren't
you wen?"
Thanks, didn't sleep nicely" said
Selma. I'm well enough. Shall we
begin at once?"
She seated Evalyn in a low chair,
arranged her velvet skirts, and raised
her dark head a trifie. Then she CON-
menced to paint, rapidly, even fever
ishIy, answering at the same time the
steady hre of questions, all on the
same subject, that Evalyn poured up
IN her.
know Mr.. Phillips well?" she said,
carefully selecting her brushes. "Oh
res, 1 know him very well. He is good
enough to come here and criticise my
work, and offer advice on the subject
# shadows and foreshortening.
Knew Mr.. Phillips in illinois where
,ur homes are. DO you mind kicking
hat rug to one side? Thanks"
knew him when he was a boy!"
ried Evalyn. How lovely! You must
ell me all about it. / suppose you've
card about me-about us being
IL know" said Selma hastily.
"Was he q nice boy?"
'Not particularly" she answered
rily. HE threw up his college
curse and disappointed all his friends
nd spent more money than was good
DR. him. STILL" little absently, Il
ather liked him."
"Of course" said the other enthusi-
"And you like him now?'
''Oh well, yes" she answered evas-
ely. when he amuses me-"
She looked reproach. He sent me 1
you"
"Yes- he sent you-to me-for your
,rtrait." She laid a curious emphasis ]
, the words. They rang loud and
ear through the studio. Eyes. he sent
,u-to me-for your portrait" She /.
ughed. "Move your hand just
e fraction of an inch to the right
nj nil ID Xn,, ,,oxnsnd mo that
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class fireman. were killed on board tn

class fireman. were killed on board the
Winslow.~.S Z .,.~.=.- at,-..fa
I Two other men were fatally wounded.
One of them, J. v. Meek, first class fireman.
died in a boat while being transferred to his
ship. The. other; Josiah Tunnel, ships cook.
first class, died after being brought on
board tho Wilmington. He was struck
twice. No casualties except on the Wins
low. The handling d the winalow In the
hot nrs was highly merttorious.- The com
manding ofneer Of the Window desires.
through me, to commend the department
and general conduct Of his crew. especially
that OF Chief Gunnsrs Mate Brady
''Lieutenaut Besnsrdou. q the Winsiov.
reports:
"I was directed By Commander Todd
to approach a small steamer alongside the
wharf At the eastern end Of the town and
| examine her character. We steamed 10
ward Moal at fult srsed. On approaching
within 5000 yards, sunboat and . battery
on shore opened fire. Tho Winslow re-
turred and maintained the fire until the
end of the action, She was riddled by
shells of caliber Of ~ to- inches. She was
finally towed out Of range by the revenue
cutter Hudson. Casualties az reported this
morning. desire to express my thanks
to Lieutenant Newcomb. commanding Of
hces Of the Hudson. when. being under
heavy fire. he towed this vessel out Of
action. My opinion IL the Winsiow can be
| repaired 10 az to render her again s1acient.
| Full report mailed" $50 I'll, ,-,
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MAY BE cAMP0S AND PEACE.



New York, May Ia dispatch to the
Herald from Madrid says:
Your correspondent has had q converse
ton with one Of the members Of the cab
met, which may throw the true light upon
the workings Of the Spanish politicians at
the present moment. He said:
IA change in the cabinet Is bound to
come, and almost at once, In that change
Senior Moret will be the first to go. and
with him those others who are not popu-
lar under the present conditions Of public
sentiment"
THAT means.' asked. that moro en-
ergetic war measures will be inaugurated?'
To my surprise. he replied:
mo, I consider that any change which
may come will be in favor Of peace. The
truth. is. everyone now at heart wishes
peace. but there are none brave enough to
speak first"
"Do you think General Campos is the
coming mani" asked.
WELL" he replied. somewhat hesitating-
ly. az consider that by the middle Of next
month General Campos win be in power,
and. although his viii be . military gov
ernment, it will be In favor Of peace"
The Spanish people are weary Of war.
of Cuba, and Of all the trouble, stagnation
of trade, misery and starvation as some
thing too narrowing. They cannot fight
against 1t.
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CONTINENTAL POWERS WILL KEEP
THEIR HANDS oFF.
VIEWS NOT EVEN EXCHANGED
SPECIFIC STATEMENTS BY. GERMAN
-. AND FRENCH OFFICIALS.
They Feel Ansoysa ut OFT sepeatsd
RsDests Of UafPiendliness-sig.
niAeant That All These
Reports Have Come
From London.

Washington, May 12.-In all onicial quar-
ters,. the state department and diplomatic.
the reports coming from London to the eff
feet that some OF the Continental powers,
particularly Germany and France. have
made protests against American occupa-
tion Of the Philippines. are met with fiat
denials. There has been no recent con-
certed action among the Continental powers
toward Intervention nor have the represen-
tatives of these powers in Washington ex-
changed any views lately touching on in
tervention. This statement IL made In the
most specific manner. by French and Ger
man ohicials. They are beginning to feel
considerable annoyance at these oft re-
peated reports, and they are inclined to
attach some significance to the fact that
all Of them emanate from London. In at
least one embassy Of q Continental power
this tendency at London has received Of
fetal attention, and the notice OF the state
department has been drawn to 1t during
an ofiicial interview. Both the German
and French authorities feel that their dec
'laration Of neutrality should be received
in good faith and without the frequent in
timation that they are about to intervene
to defeat the ends Of the United States.
Al showing how far fetched such reports
are an ambassador stated tonight that
Intervention along the lines suggested by
the cable dispatches from London would
be 50 clearly against American interests as
to amount TO a casus belll. Being one Of
the four ambassadors at Washington. he
was in position to state that there was
no truth in the publication at London, ca
blsd TO- this country. that the ambassadors
have made Joint representation to secre-
tary Day, concerning the occupation Of the
Philippines Judge Day. treated the report
as purely fanciful and dismissed 1t by re-
marking that nothing whatever Of that
lr;nd haA nccurred
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where the caskets rested. while . constant
procession Of visitors filed in and out TO-
look upon the blackened and dishgured
faces in the collins.
At half past the procession started for
the cemetery, followed by a military escort
Of marines and sailors from all the ships
in the harbor. Commodore KimbaIl. Of the
torpedo hotilla, in command, and seamen
acting as pallbearers. It was an Impressive
scene as the four hearses. followed by SOL
diers and sailors, passed through the mar
row. dirty street to the cepetery., oncesar-
rived there. the bodies were quickly low
cred into the graves. =
The Rev. DR.. Gilbert Higgs. Of the et.
PauPs Episcopal church, read the burial
service. with a mixed multitude crowded
about.
When the burial services were ended
three volleys were fired by the marines
over the open graves and the bugle sound
| ed the sad farewell.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-13
AUsTRIA's POLICY DEFINED.
says Friendly Relations With Both
Powers Imply an UnconditiOn-
n Neutrality.


Powers Imply an Uncondition.
Il Neutrality.
Buda Pest, May 12.-Premier Baron
Banfty, replying to an Interpolation in the
lower house Of the diet to-day. said:
'"The government has not thought 1t nee
essary to issue a formal declaration Of
neutrality in the present war. Although 1t
is unfortunate that the war could not be
prevented, It does not follow that Austria
Hungary II called upon to adopt special
attitude In the matter. The friendly rela-
tions Of Austria-Hu with both pew
ers imply IN unconditional neutrality, with
out . formal declaration. Moreover, m
omcial declaration Of neutrality would not
correspond with Austria-Hungary's prac-
tics in similar cases, a. she has only thrice
done % during the present century. and
then when the belliEerents were Austria-
Hungary's Immediate neighbors." -
The preinier added: "The government is
of the opinion that there iS no occasion
OF the Hungafians in the United States,
as 1t is quite out Of the question that they
viii experience annoyance or unfavorable
treatment. Also in view Of the belliger-
ehts' reputation Of privateering, there Is
no reason to fear rAustria-Hnngarian ship
ping win suffer from restrictive or illegal
treatment. -
''The statement published to the, effect
that the American government has de-
manded OF Austria-Hungary an uncondi-
tional declaration Of neutrality Is totally
untrue"
Count aoluchowski, the Aurstro- -Husar-
ian foreign minister. addressing the budget
committee Of the delegations to-day, re-
IN md
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-13
BATTLE At clENFUEGos. :.
Report. Is Wholly Spanish, However.
and Absolutely without
Cou6pm atfNn

Havana, May H. p m.-General Blanco
sent yesterday q dispatch to the minister
Of war at Madrid stating that on Tuesday
five American vessels blockaded ctenfuegos
and on Wednesday morning opened IRE.
being answered by the batteries. The en-
emy. the dispatch said. attempted to ef-
feet landing with lighters drawn by
steam launches. but the Spanish force,
strategically disposed, obliged them to re-
embark hastily and 70 retire westward
after five hours fighting. The Spanish
losses were fourteen wounded and some
damage was done to the lighthouses. The
people OF, Cienfuegos Loyalty supported the
troops, ladies carrying about refreshments
among the soldiers and taking care Of the
wounded. The dispatch also asserted that
the attack seemed to have been made in
combination with insurgent bands copcen-
trated on the Cienega slopes.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-13
to forestall any attempt at American ac-
quisitions outside of Americas home

to forestall any attempt at American ac-
Quisitions outside of Americas home
sphere.
Any such attempt to coerce America out
Of her legitimate share Of spoil. as France.
Russia and Germany coerced Japan, win
find no support here. Tho feeling In ON
cial, rs well as in general quarters, tends
rather to that Of Mr.. Cecil Rhodes, who
expresses himself very forcibly on En-
glands true policy, and advises America to
stick to what she gets.
Mr.. Rhodes says:
Never mind what other people say, let
her stick to the Philippines. Let England
give her moral support. That viii keep
the other powers quiet. Let America In
return keep an open door in the Philip
pines, giving to England. and any other
power who treats her AZ well dscally as
England does. the same freedom in the
Philippine markets a. America hefseh viii
enjoy. Strike bargain with America and
you may be beginning the great Anglo
Saxon compact Of the world, reaching IN
significance an effectual commercial feder-
alton Of the English-speaking races"
This advice fits In exactly with Ar.
Rhodes fiscal policy in Rhodesia, where he
il quite prepared to SEQ America included
Of course on the terms In the preferential
arrangement which Mr.. Chamberlain last
week accepted ON behalf Of England.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-13
ALL EUROPE IS UNEASY.
Believes America 10 Trying Her
,l Strength -anA win Join Britain
- In erPAlfcy - AggFession.

Believes America 10 Trying Her
Ia. Strength -aaa win Join Britain
- in erP4lfey - Aggression.
London. May .1.-The st. James Gazette
this afternoon says: Important signs of
the uneasiness Of Europe, Of its fear Of
anarchy at homo and aggression abroad.
are reflected in London financial circles.
Russia is raising 3 loan Of &20oo.oo0. and.
more significant ttill, she Is raising It in
Germany. The Bank Of England is direct
ing It's energies to tho accumulation, Of q
gold reserve, fashion without recent pre-
cedent, while Japan, not content with the
vast sum she received from China on Sat-
urday. ID preparing for fresh loan of
A6,0o0No0 The rapproehement between
Germany and Russia and Russia and Aus
ttia ID very marked" y
All this. the st. James Gazette believes,
portends combination, against America
aI,d Great Britain, az I'VE are universally
regarded as forming part Of this trans
Atlantic aggression on Europe" and the
article warns Great Britain to prepare for
struggle which may involve the most
important events since the fall Of Napo-
leon" 49,, ;.--..- ~ g!r !r-.s-cfs -
+ In conclusion, the st. James Gazette re-
marks: Europe believes America ID try
ing her, strength on Spain and that her
inevitable victory will be followed by SIM
liar acts Of aggression toward other powers
with interests In the Atlantic and in the
Pacific"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-13
GERMAN PRESS FRIENDLY.

says q, Century Old, EriendshiD WIN
Not BE Disturbed with6at
Urgent Reasons.
Berlin, May rGThe semi-omcial North
German Gazette this afternoon in denying
reported interview between Emperor
William and United States. Ambassador
White, relative to the German governments
attitude towards the United States, says:
''The Americans cannot doubt the char
acter Of our strict and perfectly loyal neu-
trality after the repeated official declaFs-
TONS"
The North German Gazette adds:
LET this also be . hint to the English,
French and Austrian newspapers. which
are % anxious to represent the government
and public opinion OF Germany ~ hostile
to the president and people Of the United
States The imperial policy has q right to
feel confident that it, more than q century
old friendship to q state In which millions
Of Germans have found . second home. VIII
not be disturbed without urgent reasons"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-13
MAcHIAs WAS A SPECTATOR.
May Have Been an Active g.;
Parficipaut. .'r-

Participant.
Washington. May 12.-Late tonight the
navy department received additional off,
ciaI advices concerning the battle Of Car
denas. which took place yesterday after
noon. Practically only two new points are
developed in the oficial advices. the one
being that the Machias, Commander Mer-
ry. was q spectator. If not an actual par
tic!rsnt in the battle: and the other that
the conflict lasted from 1:40 p. m. until 8
p. m., when the vessels retired to their
outer anchorage.
The report Of the fight made to the navy
department is from Commander Merry, the
eenior officer. He incloses skeleton reports
from Commander Todd. Of the Wilmington.
and Lieutenant Bernardou, commander Of
the Winslow. The reports speak in high
terms Of the management of the vessels
and the conduct Of the men. Commander
Todd referring particularly to the handling
OF the ,Winslow in the hot IRE as "h!shiy
meritorious.' s-...~--
Lieutenant Bernardou's report indicates
that the Winslow was riddled by the en-
emys fire, but he believes that she can be
so repaired as again to render her efficient.
Appended is the text Of the dispatch re-
ceived by the department from Commander
Merry. The dispatch, written yesterday, is
dated at Key West to-day and was received
at the department at $40 tonight:
''rhe arrival Of the Wilmington and the
Winslow on Cardenas this morning induced
me to confer with Commander Todd, of the
WILMINGTON. on tho subject Of attacking
and cutting out three small gunboats in
the harbor.
The Machias. Wilmington, Hudson and
"inslow proceeded in as far as the OBJ
structions would allow. The Machias took
position 2.1oo yards northeast of Diana
cay. The Wilmington, Hudson and Wins
low entered the inner harbor between
Romero and Blanco Gays, where there were
no mines and were soon steaminE into
Cardenas bay. At 1:4o p M, fire opened
| from these vessels and continued until z
p. M, when they started to return to the
| outer anchorage. I inclose reports of Todd
| and Bernardou. Commander Todd reports:
1T was impossible for the Wilmington
to approach nearer than 1000 yards. The
Spanish gunboats could not be seen from
this distance, and the winslow was direct
ed to 60 nearer to see If she could deter.
mine where they were lying. She had gone
only 7o6 yards inside the Wilmington when
she was fired upon from gunboat.
The Wilmington and winslow returned
the fire. After rapid exchange Of shots
for fifteen or twenty minutes, it became ev.
ident that the Winslow could not steer. Al
this time the Hudson came up and opened
fire, and the Winslow asked to be towed
out. as she was disabled. The torpedo boat
seemed to be the only target at which the
enemy fred. She was struck several times,
One engine was disabled. the steering gea1
shot away and ono boiler was disabled
Her commanding officer was wounded, bua
not seriously. Ensign Bagley was fatally
wounded. and died before he could be
brought on board the Wilmington. John
vs,v.-.~ ,.i'.. snd Jnhu Denfea. fsrst
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WCT0RIA T0 IHE RESENT.


Britain's 0seen said to Have Ar.
DealeA to the Spanish Crown
to Sue for Peaee.
World from London says:
Some doubt u expressed here whether
the Cape Verde sauadroa hes returned to
Cadis. especially In view d the fact that
the report was issued Just about the time
when the squadron was due at the West
Indies. II steaming slowly to economies
coal. Sir Donald Currie. chairman Of the
Castle Line South Africa steamers, which
call regularaly ut the canaries and Cape
Verde. when asked whether any Of his In
coming steamers had reported having sight
ed the squadron. said: mo. For my part,
I believe. however, the squadron has re-
turned to Spain. a. the Spanish government
has been unable to surmount the coaling
difficulty attendant on dispatching ships
across the Atlantic. They could not en-
gage the United States heet on arriving at
the other side II they had exhausted q good
part Of their coal, as their hulls would
stand 70 high In the water that their un.
armored parts would be dangerously ex-
posed"
Asked for his opinion a. to the 1ortiHca-
lions Of the Canaries. with which he 10
personally familiar, he replied: They have
been hurriedly patching them up lately.
but they are very poor fortincations -
best. I don't think they could withstanS
an attack from strong feet e
It u fumored In well informed circles
here that Queen victoris has personally
appealed to the queen regent to sue for
peace ON the ground that the longer war
continues the more her sons prospects will
b 5e0pardize6 There II . general feeling
q continuance Of war by Spain would be
nothing short Of criminal lunacy, but II il
clearly understood that the European poW-
ers will not intervene unless they are In
ytted BY Spain and ON conditions acceptable
to the United States.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-13
CECIL RHODES VIEWS.


! New York. May 1.-THE Evening Posts
London correspondent telegraphs to-day -
follows:
/. Inquiries to-day In quarters where ON
cial opinion IL closely followed suggest
that the obvious unea4ness OF France.
Russia and Germany over the continuance
Z Of the war has been communicated to ofi-
cial quarters here. Austria has special dy-
nastic reasons for desiring peace. France,
Russia and Germany find ground for alarm
lest America should be 80 far on the path
Of conquest that American public opinion
should be demanded that the retention Of
the Philippines, II not other Spanish pos
sessions. With the consequent entry Of
America into the ranks Of the powers
which have 70 b reckoned within interna-
tionsl questions In the far East and else
where. Il 70 understood that representa-
lions have been made to the government
here from some European capitals, Paris
among them. In tsvoe Of joint Intervention,
noainally IN the interests Of peace. but
really. - u anoeax5 IN high Quaytaxs here.