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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-05-04
Real Estate Sold.

Mr.. J. f. Kraps has purchased
through G. B. Sunderland, real estate
agent, the property of Gertrude
Thoma, on Upper Third street. The
consideration is private. Mr.. Rraps
will at once begin the work of remod-
cling the house and will occupy it as a
residence.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-05-04
Petty Thieving.

Several cases of stealing on Mooday
have been reported to the police, but
none of the culprits have been cap
tnred. A room at one of the hotels
was rausacked and two eases Of pocket
picking are reported. Mr.. E. A. Nc.
Shane lost valuable gold watch,
which was taken from his pocket.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-05-04
Pineapple Tor DyspepsIa.

An italian doctor has discovered that
there is in the comhon pineapple a
substance similar to pepsin, and that
one pineapple is sufficient TO digest ten
mounds of href
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-05-04
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Abel Hall. of sCochransville, and
Emma West, of Grandview.
william ) Meyer and Carrie Mootz,
both Of Dye. - - NH
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-05-04
infantry.

The term "infantry,' meaning foot
soldiers, originated with the Spanish.
1t was first applied to the military force
employed by an infante, or young
prince of Spain, to rescue his father
from the Moors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29
General BIanco,s Joke.

Captain General Blanco has pronounced
tendencies toward humorous Views of life
He seems to persist in seeing the comical
side of even the most serious situations
Witness his latest suggestion, that has
reached the State Department through the
diplomatic channels, to the effect that
while there is no danger that riots may be
precipitated in Havana by the ultra Span
ish element, there is grave danger that the
American residents there will bring about
an outbreak in order to hasten the crisis
in the relations of Spain and the United
States He likewise intimates broadly that
the American newspaper correspondents in
the Cuban capital are elements of peril
1t is edifying to be told that those men are
responsible for the critical conditions in
Havana who would inevitably suffer first
ana most seriously in a riot. 1t is no Sc
cret that the pro-Spanish mob in Havana
would, on the slightest pretext, assaiI the
Americans there, and especially the news
paper correspondents, whom they hate for
the disclosures of the truth that have been
made to the world through them. 1t Is CAL
culated TO relax the strain to find General
6ianco INDUCING In such broad pleasantrtes
al this interesting juncture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29
Adequate Bridge Plans.

The submission of the report of the sur
vey made in connection with the Memorial
bridge project presumably brings that plan,
the contamination of which is so eminently
desirable. one stage nearer conclusion. 1t
is gratifying to note that the chief of en-
gineers desires that more money shall be
granted to encourage the submission of
artistic plans oy eminent bridge architects.
This policy, il pursued with regard to all
result ii the betterment of the designs that
are given permanent form. The time has
come when the nation must plan its build
ings. bridges and other substantial crea-
tiOnS, intended to stand for all time, with
more regard for their artistic relations.
The Potomac from its position, it's histor-
ical traditions and it's close association
with the nations chief city, should be
spanned by none other than the most beau
t;ful and impressive of bridges. The pres
eEce Of the Long bridge across 1t in it's
present condition Is a disgrace and a re-
proach. The weak Aqueduct bridge is no
less. Each should be replaced by hand
some, substantial affair, synlbolizing the
true proportions Of the republic and it's
capital Between them should be a third
bridge, on some such lines as those gen.
orally laid down for the Memorial bridge,
commemorative the services of the coun-
try's soldiers and sailors whose heroism
contributed materially to the creation and
perpetuation of the Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29
An Armfsfice.

We are not yet engaged in hostilities
with Spain. There is consequently no
ground for the negotiation of an armistice
between Spain and the United States. An
armistice between Spain and the Cuban in
surgents must be arranged between the
combatants, and receive the assent of both
parties. Only the Cubans themselves have
the privilege and the power of suspending
Cuban hostilities. The United States will
never interfere to force Autonomy an
armistice. or the Spanish flag upon the in
surgents.
The armistice which should be speedily
and peremptorily arranged is that between
Spain and the starving reconcentradoes.
The Spanish are not hurting the armed
insurgents at ALL and the latter, If granted
an armistice.' might not be able to detect
any difference between that condition and
the present state of war. But Spain should
be compelled to suspend hostilities against
the starving and defenseless non-combat-
ants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29

lutter In the domestic or foreign financial
market, was an object lesson the Ike OF
which has seldom been observed.
The effect upon the public mind abroad
could not have been other than wholesome.
1t has shown Europe what q reseurceful
country this is. 1t has shown the people
of this republic, however, that much work
has been neglected in the past, and with
all the success of the eleventh-hour en-
deavor. the results are not as satisfactory
as though the money had been spent DELHI
erately, with more carefully matured plans
and under conditions conducive to the en-
ployment CT the best available resources.
Indeed, notwithstanding the fact that the
nation Is well pleased with its display Of
wealth and enterprise. 1t is yet possibly and
even probably true that the present crisis
might have been utterly prevented had the
United States been known by the world to
be strongly entrenched behind impregnable
forts, equipped with powerful navy, and
In every sense ready for any emergency.
1t is to be hoped that this incident, what
ever nay be it's ultimate result, win at
least teach the United States that 1t pays
to be strong. We do not need a large
standing army, but our defenses and naval
equipment should be Of the best. Even a
country with the elasticity of this, with the
boundless wealth at its command, with the
spirit Of patriotism so pronouncedly devei-
oped, cannot afford to rely exclusively upon
its ability to rise to the emergency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29

Now let the birds carol and nature be glad
The world may resume it's hilarity.
For where's the excuse for continuing sac
When fate has withdrawn its asperity?
No longer we grope quite abandoned by
hope.
Believing that 1t is call day with u.s.
There's no more occasion to mourn or to
NOPE.
Jack Doyle has consented to play with us
So fling out the banners and play the bass
drum.
While trumpets re-echo our happiness
We're prepared for whatever occasion may
come.
From diplomacy down to sheer scrappi-
ness
Defying the foe. with ''ha! hal" OF "ho
ho!'
We warn them against getting gay with
We're humble no longer, we'd have them
to know.
Jack Doyle has consented to play with us
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29

An incident is said to have occurred Sat-
urdsy AT Key West that may be taken as
a type on very small scale of the achiaye-
ments by this country in The way of pre-
pairing itself for possible trouble durins. the
past few weeks. At $50 O'Clock in the
morning the order to paint the ship another
color was received on board the cruiser
Nashville. At 10 o'clock, thirty minutes
later, the ship had been completely painted.
Fer many years the people have at times
been disturbed ON occasions Of possible
trouble with other countries by outbursts
OF apprehension lest the country were not
in trim for meeting foreign foe. Unfor-
tunately. there mas been scarcely a time
since the closing OF the late civil war when
the United States Las been in a state of
real preparedness. A vague sense of re-
hlnce in the untold capacities of the nation
for sudden preparation has prevailed In
both private and official quarters. In a
measure this has served to excuse the lack
OF energy and lfDeraIity on the part Of the
agencies of appropriation. A policy of So
called economy has been founded on this
belief, that the giant. though normally
Numbering. could be awakened in season,
whatever the emergency.
Well. the giant did wake UP suddenly, a
few weeks ago. to the fact that a grave
need confronted II, a serious duty. coupled
with far more serious possibility that it
was not equipped for the performance Of
that duty. The result of this awakening
has been q revelation to the world. but not
less to the people of this country as we'll
To the other countries this unexampled
rush OF military preparation has shown
q reserve Of power, energy and resource
such as few nations possess today. The
appropriation and wise expenditure OF
EO.000O00 out Of hand, without causing a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29

mo Dead Fish, No Wave, No Hole
The Spanish naval &C mmission that lin
vestigated'' the Maine disaster finds, of
course. that the ship was destroyed by viz
tue Of an explosion within her own sides.
Certain so-called proof is adduced to sup
Fort this dogmatic declaration. 1t may be
summed up briefly thus: No dead fish, no
wave. no hole That is the extent Of tn.
Spanish findings. A few collateral sugges-
lions accompany this tremendous accumu-
lation Of evidence. Rents and breaks were
found. so it Is asserted, by the Spanish
divers that pointed outward.
1t is not denied that there are rents point
ing outward. The American court held that
there was an interior explosion, caused,
however. by the first one from outside the
ship. This second explosion would per-
haps drive some pieces Of the ships side
outward.
1t is not denied that no dead fish were
found in the harbor after the disaster. II
Is believed that the harbor Is not fire.
Of night The waters ara foul beyond
description. There may be fish In the
outer harbor, but none. so far as credible
testimony goes to show, In the inner basin
where the Maine was moored.
1t Is not denied that there was no column
Of water following the explosion. It is NOT
essential that there should be such dis
turbance Of the surface. The main force
Of the exterior mine was exsrted. appar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29
Spanish Responsibility.

The more closely 1t is examined the more
damaging to SPAIN the report Of the court
Of inquiry in the case of the Maine ap-
pears. We find set forth in it, clearly and
distinctly, the following:
ID The protest of the Spanish author
tiles in Havana against the proposed visit
of the ship. Consul General Lee, in COM
municating with the State Department,
said:
Authorities profess 10 think the United
States has Interior purpose In sending the
ship. Say it will obstIuct autonomy and
produce excitement, aud most probably a
demonstration. Ask that it not be done
till they can get instructions from Madrid"
CD The unfrIsndly reception of the ship.
Captain Sigsbee testifies to the jeering by
Spanish passengers on board a passing
ferry boat soon after the arrival Of the
Maine The report states:
That very few people visited the ship.
Lieut. Commander Wainwright being rather
severe on desultcry visitors. There were
only two visits Of Spanish military officers.
Gree party of five or six Spanish officers
came on board, but. according to the cap
tain, they were constrained and not de-
strous of accepting much courtesy. This
visit was during the absence Of the cap
tain. He said he made every effort to have
the Spanish officers visit the ship to show
good will, according to the spirit of the
Names visit to Havana, but with the ex-
ceptions stated no military officer of Spain
visited the ship socially
80 The anchorage Of the ship. She was
conducted by order of the hartor-master
to buoy to which visiting men-of-war
we're never assigned. Those familiar with
the harbor do>not remember ever to have
seen q man-of-war anchored there before.
Captain Sigsbee. IL the nature of things.
accepted his assignment without protest
and without suspicion. He carried himself
without offense in what he must accept as
friendly port.
"a The condition of the wreck. Expert
enced divers, after careful inspection OF
constructors and navigators, after care
full weighing of all information brought up
from the bottom, and comparisons made
with the charts of the Names plan; Cap
tain Sigsbee and all those en- board who
survived the disaster, are of opinion that
nine exploded from the outside.
1t was not to be expected that the names
of those who prepared the mine OR the cir
cumstances attending its preparation and
explosion would be brol ght to light. But
in what has been clearly established-the
thu eats made the unusual anchorage and
the evidences of an explosion from without
Spanish responsibility for the destruction
of the Maine is fixed now in the minds of
the American people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29


emily. upon the bottom and side Of the ship
There was no chance for burst Of water
upward
It Is denied that q hole was not found IN
the bottom. Testimony before the court
shows that one Of the divers found a ma
terial depression in the bottom immedi-
ately under where the mine seems to hava
been located.
But apart from the Spanish proof, which
Is not proof, but merely negative suYges-
ton. the positive showing Of the American
court is unQuestionable. Each possible
cause of an interior explosion has been in
vestigated and shown to be untenable. I'm
mistakable indications that the ship was
struck from beneath appear in the pres
encs above water Of the bent keel plates OF
the Maine. The Spanish report is merely
general denial, without the slightest con-
vincing force even Of its sincerity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29
War and Trade,
From the Boston Globe.

From the Boston Globe.
1t is reported that orders for goods have
been cut in certain New England wooden
and worsted mills because few managers
are afflicted with a foolish war scare In
Rhode Island, according to rumor, orders
for goods used for the clothing of men, wo-
men and children, have been Cancelled IL
several instances. Certain selling agents
in New York, Philadelphia and other dis.
tributing cities are also said to be wal
scared. They state that 1t Is not question
of trade depression or falling of In the de-
mand for any particular kinds Of goods but
that they want to keep stock down to the
lowest level. If these reports are true, II
indicates not only a want of courage, but a
lack Of sound reasoning. Even if war were
declared between Spain and this country
its exigencies would not materially lessen
the list of consumers. AS for timorous
manufacturers of wooden and worsted
goods. they should bear in mind that war
instead of lessening consumption, naturally
increases 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29

The question of the hour is, How shall
this government intervene in the matter
of Cuba so as to bring peace to the island
We cannot afford to indorse any Spanish
promises to the insurgents We know
quite as well as the Cubans do the history
of the promises which brought the ten
years war to a close. Those promises
were violated in both letter and spirit.
Promises of like tenor made today in
straits almost similar would meet with the
same fate. The Cubans are not to be
caught; and why should we? Besides. it
would be useless to indorse such promises.
The insurgents would not accept them
even with the name of the United States
written across their back.
We cannot afford to indorse bonds for
the purchase of the island, whether issued
under insurgent, or other, auspices. A
transaction like that would not commend
.eelf to the American people. And, be-
sides. Spain expressly declares that Cuba
does rot possess that kind of value In
her eyes. TIE island she asserts with some
asperity, is not in the market.
If then We can neither afford to press
a Spanish proposition upon the Cubans,
nor a Cuban proposition upon the Spaniards,
is there anything else in order but to face
the situation as it stands today and govern
our actions accordingly? condition OF
things exists in Cuba which shocks the
feelings of humanity. Spain stands con-
victed of the blacklist crime Of the age.
Ard, moreover. she Is helpless in the island
except to add to the enormity of her al
ready great sin against civilization. She
cannot conquer the rebellion. She can only
continue a policy which will make it all
the more difficult for this government to
carry out it's humane intentions toward her
starving subjects.
So long, therefore. as Spain remains in
Cuba she must be an agency for evil, and
for evil only. Permanent peace for the
island is not to be associated with her
presence in authority there. She has not
only forfeited all claims to the respect of
the people. but has merited their undying
hatred. Spain in Cuba means continued
turmoil and continued brutality. Spain
cut of Cuba means peace for the island,
and peace for Spain. Could any American
Intervention rot based on these indisputa-
bic facts meet the real emergency?
The time to intervene is not to be post
pCned for eight months or six months, but
IS close at hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29
DIR. Nansen's Ill-Natured Comments
From the Boston Herald.

DR.. Nansen continues to express his dis
satisfaction with the United States. I'm
many cases." he says, 1.-The people only
wanted to stare. and they would have been
equally pleased if 1 had got up and sung q
comic song" This is most ungracious, and
is something like reflection on the doctor
himself He cams here as celebrity II
is no reproach to our people that they went
to see celebrity, and you can't see a &C.
lebrity without looking at him-staring al
they listened as well as looked. The price
asked for admission 10 his lectures (of
which, by the way, he carried home a very
substantial remembrance was such as to
make it fair presumption that those who
paid it came for something more than sight
seeing. We fear that an attack Of bilious
ness Is responsible for much OF the unhappy
impression he carried away with him. An
explorer should cultivate better health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29
Black
Dress Fabrics
Summer Weights.

We have quite demand from OUR customers
for thin light weightslifor summer wear. and rs
It was a little ea=ly hHe did noE order them to
hence we were later than Usual BUT WE HAVE
now IN stock full line in medium and fine quail
Or OUT OF MouR RI eie!n A'0 ean De WORN N
BLACK M tmao,S ss.1 B a good quality
* Price, 4OC.
BLACK ATWOOD BATIsTE. SO in, gives ex-
eetient wear Worth e2kc.
Price, SOC.
BLACK A Al EATIsTE rnd NUNS VEIL
}. ING. both very desirable fabrics. IS In.
Price, 62hc.
BLACK AIIsW09L b., cEALLYi fine quality.
PRiESTLEY'S. AZ in. Worth soc.
Price, 75c.
BLACK AIL.wOoL TAMIsH. nne silk finish,
nothing better for WEAR. AZ in.
Price, 75c.
BLACK AIL-wOoL AIBATRosS, still in use.
wears nicely. AZ I'm. Worth Doe.
Price, Csc.
BLACK ALLwooL ITAMINE. n great bargain.
s q n vide tse dV Worth IN: gears spendd
Price, Use.
BLACK a s oSsi}L and SILK WaRr LAE
Price, $1,000.
BLACK sILK-wARP CRYsTALETTE. beautiful
in both quality and finish, equal to any
silk. and wears much better, As in.
Price, ST.. 25 and S1.5O.
BLACK SILK and WOOL PLAIN and FIGURED
CREPONS, ENG. COURTAULDS light
weight. designs, neat figures, very de-
sirable, A In
S1.5O and 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29

From the Philistine.

If the next century added not dollar to
the worlds material wealth, nor a single
discovery to science, nor a new mechanical
appliance, 1t might be just as we'll or bet
ter for the sons of earth. 1t would give the
spiritual an opportunity to catch up. II
you have read the history Of nations dead
and gone you know that their decline began
when their prosperity was at its height;
and when they felt most secure then 1t was
that their foundations crumbled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29
Our New Lime of
Baby Carriages

Is more extensive than in any sea-
son past, and offers over 100 distinc,
styles to select from. All the new
shapes and conceits in trimmings
and many noticeable improvement:
on last years stock are shown. Also
an excellent line of Gocarts, which
includes several novelties. Especial
ly good values in carriages are:
Genuine Rattan Roll Body Carriages, upholstered
In corduroy. plush velour stationary or re
movable cushions. best running gear, Furnished
with all the new and latest devices-a very hand
s,me carriage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29
SHOOTING STARS.
One View.

''Whut does yer reckon dis country'n do
said Miss Miami Brown, "ef Spain keeps on
with dishere troublesomeness?'
WELL" replied Mr.. Erastus Pinkley, 81
reckons it'll be jes' like IT is wifi us folks in
Foggy Bottom. Evy once in er while we
has ter git tergether an lick dat Turkey
Level gang SO we kin be lef' alone tel
fight among ouah selves in peace"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29
First doOl
Muslin Underwear
Department

Offers for tomorrow some unusually
good values, among which are the
following special items at twenty-five
cents:
Women's Muslin and Cambria Drawers, felled
deep Per- nfm psr OF tneks 25c
Women's Muslin Chemises corded band, orr
open trent, pearl buttons. Each. ~
Women's Cambria Corset Covers square yoke
In In I necS OF Spsh ~ork anu 'ueks 25c
Mattresses White Lawn Aprons, deep hem,
E Tanh three tac1s above ione s'fine. 25c
Small White Aprons deep rufne. two pockets
s sro idngrn f EsnS Trimmed w'.n eo.o 25c
Mattresses Dotted Swiss Caps, triangular OF
diamond shape. finished with double rufne, occ
edged with lace Each. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29
Human Nature,

Whats the reason we don't go ahead
of Spain?' asked one school boy. Haven't
We any pride?"
That's just it, replied the other. after
we got through with it, Spain would be
just as likely as not to turn around and
ask us If we couldn't take somebody OF
our size"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29

Alfred Austin's latest poem commands
more approval than any previous effort
Since he undertook to make his Pegasus
tfot In official harness. If he continues to
maintain this standard he will command
recognition not only as poet-laureate. but
As poet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29

A New York state senator introduced a
bill to prevent Spanish mackerel from en-
tering the waters in the State of New York
The suggestion represents a step forward
for the New York legislature, in that 1t is
funny without being liable to become a
nuisance to anybody.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29

In connection with the Maine horror,
Spain proposes to work for all it is worth
the proposition that innocence must BE-
assumed until guilt is proved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29
Feminine Symnathv.

She had refused him and he sighed,
MY heart is breaking. This feel"
And she, sweet comforter, replied,
How fortunate it's not your wheelr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29
An Unreasonable Demand.
"a the Topeka Capital

That request Of a Nav York society wo-
man that the surface trains OF the metro
polls be equipped with separate smoking
cars for women ID an indication that the
rev woman Is going to be too exacting In
her demands. II they must cling TO their
tobacco. let them share the smoking com
partments with their brothers, where
matches and the contents Of the tobacco
pouches are held In common.