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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-27

Most of these vessels have a normal
sDaed of 20 knots. Spain also has a
numerous fleet of torpedo boats and tor
pedo boat destroyers. Her fighting navy
is manned by 200 officers. 9000 marines
and 14.OO0 sailors besides about 100 me-
chaniCs of various kinds.
Spain is not. after all. a modernized
nation. in the sense that other nations
are modernized. Her people are govern
ed by the spirit of Quixotism that caused
Isabella to pledge her jewels so that Co
lumbus might START westward: that caus-
ed Ferdinand and his consOrt TO move
their throne chairs up TO the very walls
of the Moorish strongholds. that the ex-
ample might inci5e the chivalrOus bTav-
cry of their followers: that caused the
houses of Urena and De Leon to pledge
their estates that the Moors might be
driven from the Alhambra. The memory
of that period, the most romantic and
brilliant in Spanish history. when half
the world was theirs never dies in their
breasts. and il more than anything else
would sustain them in a war Of nations.
This pride of race. however. is not what
they would fight for. Out of the ruins
of their past greatness have risen beau
tifui monuments-Madrid the capital
city. with its palaces and its 40 OOO wor-
shipers of the ancient throue: barcelona
with its quarter of a million. mostly ea-
ger for war. and blind to all but its ro-
nance; Malaga, with it's 100000. who daily
nave the remains of MoOrs to teach them
what manner of fighters were their an
cestors; Cartagena. Cadiz. Valencia. Sc
VILE and Grenada. where memory stops
ana the grotesques and arabesques of
the great Moorish temple lift one out
OF the nineteenth century. and carry one
pack TO the time when war in Spain
meant honor. valor and glory.
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F St.

people of Spain still adhere TO their gayly
caparisoned mules which. perhaps. make
up in wOrn-out romance what they lack
in speed.
Spain is well defended from invasion by
a Gordon of forts and fortified towns
drawn completely around her frontier.
On the north there is Fuenterrabia, the
fortified port of Passages and the mill
tary ports of SantOna. Santander, FeTrOl.
Coruna and Vigo. In the Basque prov
inces are Bilboa and VitOria. To the left
of the Ebro are PampIona. Tafalla. Jaea,
Fenasqua, MonzOn. Puycerda, SEQ de
Urzel Balaquer and Lerida. Nearer the
Mediterranean are CardOna. HOstalrich,
CampredOn. Ripoll Corona. OlOt, Carte
follit and Figueras On the Mediterra-
mean are Palamos Barcelona. TarangOna.
Malaga, AlmeTia. Carthagena and Ali
cante. LogrOno. Tudela, ZaragOza, Me
qufnenza and TOrtosa are in the Ebro.
Burgos and Morella lie to the south of it.
Toro. Rodrigo, Valencia de Alcantara,
Albuquerque and BadajOz lie along the
Portuguese frontier. Tarfa and Algecirag
are in the Strait of Gibraltar and Cadiz
is at the entrance. Not all of these could
withstand the prOjectiles OF modern great
guns but quite the best methods prevail.
and an army of invasion would have
some difficulty in breaking through the
barrier
Spain maintains a permanent army.
She also has what is known as an active
reserve and sedentary reserve, each OF
which could be relied upon for support
in time of war. Any Spaniard above the
age of 1e is liable to be called upon TO
serve in the permanent army for three
years From this part OF the army the
soldier pa sses to the active reserve for
three years service. and from thence TO
the sedentary reserve for six years ser
vice. BY paying 1850 pesetas any one
may escape service. The colonial army
requires every able-bOdied subject 10
serve eight years in the various reserves
Thus most of the Kings subjects are
militiamen. and ii is estimated that IN
time of need Spain could easily mobilize
an efficient army of 1,0s3.595 men, The
standing army numbers 10OO1 men. al
though recent levies make this number
nearer 10000 Spain's navy Il likewise
capable The following is list of her
most important men-of-war. all OF winch
are of the armored class and capable OF
holding their own in modern combat;
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What We Are Fighting For.

tFrOm the Troy lImes.)
Another thing not to be forgotten: We
are forcing an entrance for Liberty.
Feeding the reconcentrados. noble and
necessary as it is, is dealing with a
symptom. The disease-making element
Is a Spanish rule trat subjects for pur-
poses of extorton, that colonies for
robbery. and that fattens itself on the
starvation of others. This morbid ele-
ment must be rooted out. Its stencil has
compelled this country to become one of
the worlds health officers. and to estab-
lish quarantine regulations in the inter-
est of the public health.
The cry of this great and peaceloving
nation is not Death to the Spaniard. -
but Life to the Cuban" and this life
will come only through liberty. Let us
always stick to our text. for thrice is
he armed that hath his quarrel just"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-27
The STOCK MARKET DULL
Selling by the Local Traders the
Main Feature.
Canadian Pacific Makes an Excep
tiOnaf Advance-GOvernm
Bonds Lower.

New York, April 27.-Stocks this morn
ing opened duh with fractional irregu-
larities and at noon were lower and
very dull.
The market again was characterized
by dullness with the trading professional
element There was some surprise that
the prices of American securities in Lon
don came trifie lower. in view OF the
recent talk of a large foreign interest.
This led to tentative selling by the Local
traders. and London was seller OF the
leading internationals.
An exceptional advance OF Is per
cent was recorded in Canadian Paci1c.
In Government bonds, the registered
As. old and new. were off Ia per cent.
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LINERS AWAIT ORDERS.
St Louis and Harvard Ready to Go
Into Hattie.

New York. April 27.-Both the St Louis
and the Harvard. the American liners
which were recently added TO the Navy.
left their pier yesterday and anchored OF
TomnkinsyiIle. S. L. to await orders. The
ST. Louis left the American line pier az
N.3a O'Clock yesterday morning, and the
Harvard backed out into the stream at
$50 O'Clock last evening. Each had been
equipped with an armament Of four rapid
fire six-pounders. Their bunkers ana
holds are filled with coal, and they have
been stocked with provisions sufficient for
a cruise Of several months.
The vessels will be sent on scouting
duty. and later may be used as trans
ports. Their commanders decline to say
anything about the probable destination
Of the vessels Both of them viii receive
additional men. who will be sent down 10
the man-of-war anchorage on Govern
ment tugs. More coal passers will be
sent to ill the places Of the few who fail-
ed to appear when the crews were mus
tered More marines will also be sent to
the vessels.
The St. Louis took on coal until within
ten minutes Of the time she left her pier.
The Harvard saluted her with dip Of
the ensign as she backed into the stream.
Crowds had gathered along the water
front and at the adjoining pier Of the
Red Star line. They waved their hand
kerchiefs and diminutive hags, and sent
uD a rousing cheer as the vessel slipped
ont from the south side of the American
line pier.
Capt Goodrich the new commander
stood upon the bridge. BY his side was
Can't Randle the former commander OF
the vessel, who viii act as navigating
officer. He was asked to go on account
of his skill in handling large liners and
on account of his special knowledge Of
the machinery of the st. Louis.
All the guns with which the St Louis
had been armed had been taken aboard
secretly. There was also a large guam
tity of ammunition for both rapid-flre
gums and small arms. The crew of the
vessel. exclusive of the AZ marines con-
sisted of 275 men. They had been mus
tered bv the deputy United States ship
ping commissioners shortly before the st
Louis left the pier. The new auxiliary
cruiser steamed slowly down the bay, sa-
Iuted by all manner of craft, and anchor
ed off Tompkinsville at $3.50 O'Clock yes
terday morning.
Coal barges surrounded the Harvard all
the morning. Men had been working all
night slowing the coal i'm her bunkers
ard holds. She had 5000 tons aboard
when the coaling was completed The
crew, which was the same size as that
Of the st. Louis. was mustered at
O'Clock Yesterday afternoon by Deputy
United States Shipping Commissioner
Harvey Some of the coal passers were
missing. They win be replaced by 9TH
ers who will be sent down in a tug.
Tripods for four rapid-fire guns had
been placed fore and aft on the Harvard
Monday night. The guns were hoisted
on board and viii be placed in position
today. They can carry three miles and
do effective work i'm destroying torpedo
boats or halting Spanish merchant YES
sells.
The Harvard also took on board l0s
eases Of armor-piercing shells, II boxes Of
cartridges each. As Springfield rifles,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-27
CALLERS ON THE PRESIDENT
A Large Number of Persons Ask
for Commissions.
LITTLENEWS FROM THE FRONT
"A Committee of Clergymen Visit the
white House and Offer sympathy
and Prayers 60 MIR. MckinleS-The
Navy Prepared 10 Meet Amy Fleet
Spain May Send Against Us.

President Mckinley was at his desk
early today. and he worked hard.
A committee of the Board of Bishops
and general officers of the A. NJ e Zion
Church of America, sitting at Petersburg.
Va. representing over 100000 persons,
called upon the President this forenoon
and was shown into the Cabinet room,
where they were received by Mr. Nc
Kinley.
They presented to him an address in
which was rendered the sympathy and
prayers of their people for the President
in his effort to maintain the national
honor. Their consideration and prayers
also were extended to the Cuban people
and TO the American Government The
address further proffered the aid of every
member of the faith to the end that the
honor of the nation be maintained.
The President responded feelingly. He
said:
Gentlemen. in a time like this, your
prayers and those of your ople.together
with YOUR sympathy so loyalty rendered.
are especially grateful l am cognizant
of the blessed meaning of your words
and extend TO you. in return, my sense
of sincere appreciation"
The President then shook hands with
each member of the party. the clergymen
giving Mr. Mckinley a hearty but re-
spectfm God bless you,''
Those forming the committee were:
Senior Bishop J. w. Hood. Bishops {. {.
Petty and G.. ". Clinton; General Ofhcers
Dr. A ]. Warren. Or. Jesse b. Colbert,
Revs. A A CroOke, r. j. Daniels and
W. A. NJ. Cypres.
Senator Cockrell saw the President Tor
a few moments. but would say nothing
about the interview.
Senators Tillman, SpOoner ana NC
MILAN and General Grosvenor saw the
President after Senator Cockreh came
out Gen. Grosvenor said to reporter:
The President is pleased with the news
from the front. and he is confident OF
success at an early day.
The news received this forenoon at the
White House that the White Star liner
Majestic saw a Spanish cruiser ana two
torreio boats l. 100 miles out and headinS
for these shores. created considerable
excitement. The impression prevails
thai no danger threatens the Atlantic
seaboard, however. as the patrol now IN
operation is SO effective as 30 preclude
every possibility Of surprise. The FlylnS
Squadron. il is understood. stands ready
to speed, with al the power available, TO
whatever point may be threatened
There was the usual number of persons
who desired commissions in the volunteer
army and who wanted 10 volunteer for
rank in the army OF invasion. In many
instances. they were advised To leave
their names and addresses with Mr.
I.oefler the President doorkeeper- and
were told that their cases would meet
with immediate attention.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-27
ENGINEER OFFICERS,
West Pointers Are Assigned TO Duty
at WiIIetts Point.

Seven graduate engineers of the West
Point Military Academy reported for
duty at the War Department today.
They were Second Lleuts. Frank c.
Boggs, jr., of Pennsylvania: Clark s.
Smith, of Illinois; William p. Wooten,
of North Carolina: Lytle Brown. of Tenn
essee; Robert ID. Kerr of West Virginia;
Earl ]. Brown, of Georgia, and Amos A.
Fries. of Georgia.
They were attired in the uniform of the
famous military school which they have
just left and attracted considerable at
tention among the employees and visit
Ors at the department.
Adjutant General Corbin, congratulate
ed them upon the showing made by them
i'm their studies and assigned them to
immediate duty at Willetts Point, New
York.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-27
Rheumatism Cured

Ny wife has used Chamberiain's Pain
Balm for rheumatism with great relief
and can recommend it as a splendid lini
ment for rheumatism and other house,
hold use for which We have found il val
uable.-W. j. Cuyler, Red Creek, N. Y.
Mr.. Cuyler is one of the leading mer-
chants of this village and one of the
most prominent men in this vicinity.-W.
C. Phippin, Editor Red Creek Herald.
For sale by Henry Evans, wholesale and
retail druggist, 93S f Street northwest.
and Connecticut Avenue and Street
northwest, and 142S Maryland Avenue
northeast.
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UNDERTAKERS.
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UNDERT AMER,
832 Pa- Ave n w.
First-cIass service. Phone. 1885
UNDERTAKERS.

arose that those men found themselves.
And so il is likely to be again. Age
has its advantages. 1t has been said an
experienced man knows what he cannot
do. a young man knows nothing of the
kind And he therefore dCcomplisheS
the impossible. The heroes Of this new
war-if war shall COme-are likely to be
entire additions 20 our list Of notables
men who come with no credentials yet
achieve marveIs.
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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-27
The Times Reaches the People.
Average Circulation last week. 6I,864
Circulation Monday......... 62,S73
Circulation Yesterday....,- 66,628
street Parkiugs.

The House bin providing that the District
Commissioners shall have control of the street
parkisgs in the District of Columbia was to-
day reported favorably TO the Senate from the
Committee on the District of Columbia BY Mr.
Mcmillan. He also asked that the Senate bill
for the same purpose be indefinitely postponed.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-27
THERE IS A CLASS OF PEOPLE

VINO are injured by the use of coffee. Re-
cenuy there has been placed in all the
grocery stores new preparation called
GRAiN-O, made OF pure grains that takes
the place OF coffee. The most delicate
stomach rec elves il without distress and but
Few can tell IL from coffee. 1t does not cost
sver one-Quarter as much Children may
drink IL with great benefit. &c and 200
per package. Try it. Ask for GRAIN-O.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-27
Superstitions.
the Detroit Free Press.1

(From the Detroit Free Press.)
''Did Hapy go abroad?'
''No He got as far as New York, and hap
pened to remember that he had started on FRI
day. Now he is back and is going to wait till
he sees the new over his right shoulder be-
fore he maks another start"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-27
PRIVATE BART1NI DISCHARGED
Ordered Out of the Guard for Criti-
cfsing General Harries.

cfsfng General Harrfes.
Private Joseph F. Bartini, of Battery
A. Light Artillery. d. c. N. c., has been
dishonorably discharged for criticising
Gen. Harries, commander-in-chief of the
National Guard. in letter published last
evening in The Times. Mr.. Bartinis crit
icism was based upon the manner in
which the Guard, by Gen. Harries or
ders was marched from the armory TO
the camping grounds and then back
again on Monday.
When Mr. Bartini put in an appearance
at the armory last night he was taken
into account by Capt. Charles Hine, of
the Light Artillery. Capt. Hine demand
ed an explanation. and wanted to know
by what authority Mr.. Bartini heaped
criticism and ridieule upon his superior
officer Mr.. Bartini replied that he had
SIMPLY exercised that provision of the
Constitution which permits free speech.
Capt. Hine suggested to Mr.. Bartini that
by apologizing to Gen. Harries he could
eXculpate himself and remain a member
of the Guard. But Mr.. Bartini rejected
the suggestion with contempt, wiIereupoiI
he was informed that he was subject to
dismissal. He remained resolute, and
Capt. Hne gave him a certificate of dis
charge. reading. incidentally an order
from Gen. Harries dismissing him.
Mr.. Bartini. i'm the following letter, ex-
plains his side of the case
To the Editor of The Times:
In reply to the noble commander -in-chief OF
dear old Guard, would like to say that my
school days over and that | am not tin
soldier and not afraid to let him know it.
II a man gets turned down for telling the truth
by Hsrries, what would he do if he caught him
in lie? ] Just intended TO let Iiarries know
that | Joined the Guard for business and not for
play. | suppose he thought the President was get
ting up a picnic party. The only reason / can
give for him in not having provided his men
a table dhote dinner waiting for the boys at
the soldiers Home. Maybe he didn't wish To put
Uncle Sam to the expense of providing food,
tents and ammunition for l,s00 men.
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DIED.

DIED.
ARNOLD Suddenly. on April .. 1s9S HAN
NAH ARNOLD. in the forty-seyenth year Of her
Farewell. dear husband ard children I am a. rl5t
And shall forever be.
/ could not stay with you on earth.
But YOU can come % me.
BY FATHER AND CHILDREN.
Item
MORAN-Depsrted this life on Monday. April
>. iS's-. az : O'CioCk a. H., after a short buf
painful illness. MIG AEL. the beloved husband
Of -ae late Mary Moran. Of County Limerick.
Ireland.
Notice of funeral hereafter 1.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-27
Modern War Phrases.

CFrom the Troy Times.)
The war is already developing stock of
war phrases Key West calls the ships signals
''incandescent conversation" Ii is certainly hot
stuff. Next in order will be ''x-ray interroga-
tories" when begin to fire them out Of
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-27
Healthy Florida.

From the Florida Times-Unon.)
Once before Florida full of troops, and
the Army record then showed that she was the
healthiest State in the Union. We should spare
no care to have this record repeat itself for
vindication from the liars vet TO be born.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-27

The Navy Department has received telegram
from Capt Sampson, stating that Lieut. John
c. Fremont's landing at Matanzas ''was entirely
successful
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-27

There is nothing better for the appetite
than Heurich's Maerzen Beer Order a
case from Arlington Bottling Co., phone
634
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Chinese Diplomats.

The President has recognized Chang YinTung 40
consul general of the Chinese empire at San Fran
cisco. and Ho Van consul of the Chinese empire
at the same place.
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Better Go Home.

IfTUHI IIIt IIUF IIHIto.T
II Senor Polo Bernabe desires to pose as
martyr he should go home and do it there.
Making faces at Uncle Sam from across the bor
der is not dignified
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-27
New York Cotton Market.


Regular Car-Columbia Railroad 6's.
81. 900 at lis. Capital Traction. l at . -
American Graphophone preferred III
at IA 1-2 Pneumatic Gun Car
riage. 400 at "A cents; 400 at . cents. 39
at ~ cents; 80 at II cents; 2o0 at % cents.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-27
Vow VorL stock Market,
Open High Low 2r.m

Corrected daily by W. B. Hibbs & Co.,
members of the New York Stock Ex-
change, 1927 + Street.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-27
l2l6 F St.

The Lansburgh Furniture and Carpet
Co. Is giving up the general furniture
business, and the whole stock on hand
will be disposed of as speedily as posi-
BE. Prices have been cot to below ac-
teal cost of manufacture. All goods
will be sold strictly for cash, and are
marked IN plain figures. Come early.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-27
Take DR.. Henry'S Blood Tea.

The great Blood Purifier, Kid
ney, Liver and Bladder Regulator.
At ali druggists. Price, 25c.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-27
Guarantees Prompt and Perfect Cures.

These diseases do not necessarily mean that a
man has been guilty OF excesses. Often his habits
have been quite exemplary in all respects, save
that he has overtaxed himself in the race ot life
and the work and worry consequent upon his
desire for riches, honors, and business, profes-
SIGNAL or social distinction. and is Teaping both
the reward and punishment of his ambition
Charges Hoderatc, hiediciue Included.
Daily Office Hours-l0 a. to p. m Mon
day "wednesday. Thursday. and Saturday, TO
p. IN. Sunday, 10 to II m.
CONSULTATION STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.
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Chicago Grain and Provision Market

Corrected daily by w. B. Hibbs &c Co.,
members of the New York Stock EX
cbanpe 1927 + Street
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FINANCIAL.
Corson & Mccartney,

Members OF the New York Stock Exchanzs
1419 ST.. Glover Building
Correspondents OF Me&rs Van Emburgh q Attes.
bury, No. Wall street
Bankers and Dealers in Government BondA
Deposits. Exchange. Loans
Railroad Stocks and Bonds and all securities
listed on the exchanges Of New York, PhilzdelphiA
Boston and Baltimore bought and sold
A specially made OF investment securities. Dis
trict Bonds and all local Railroad. Gas. Insurance.
and Telephone Stock dealt in.
American Bell Telephone Stock bought and
sold mal96
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skra nnposIr ANn rRnsr CoNPANfEA

SsFs DAPOSIt md TRUsE CONPANIEA
Nat Safe Deposit and Trust. ......*Il2 800.
Wash Loan and Trust. 80. .---% %I251g I30
Amer Security and Trust .......... l5O -.
Wash Safe Deposit ..... ..--.....- go. $500.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-15
No danger Of RUPTURE
Russian Ambassador at Washington
Declares Too Much Credence Is
Given to War Rumors.
HIS COUNTRY FRIENDLY TO BRITAIN.
Says Russia Does Not Need New
ChwanE-spain Has Not Appealed
to His Nation in Regard to Philip
pines-Shows That Great Britain Is
Getting Undeserved Credit.

Washington, Nov. IA. = The Russian
ambassador, Count Cassini, who is just
back from an extended vacation at the
seashore and mountains, was seen at
the Russian embassy, where he talked
in most interesting manner on inter
national questions which have attract
ed attention Of late, particularly the re-
ported strained relations between Rus
STA and Great Britain growing out Of
conditions in China, and also the atti-
tude of the great powers of Europe dur
ing the recent Spanish-American war.
1t had been understood that Count Cas-
SIM was about to be transferred to Lon
don, as his long residence in China,
where he represented Russia when Port
Arthur was acquired, would make his
services of especial value at this time.
The ambassador says, however, that
Baron Destael will continue as ambas-
sador to London, and he expresses sat
isfaction that this will permit him to
remain in Washington.
When Count Cassini was asked con-