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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23
Campaign PrOmiseS.

The newspapers which have stood : for
peace at any price in this Cuban business
have attempted to justify themselves by
asserting that this government had no OBJ
Hgatlons II the premises. When reminded
OF the Cuban plank In the St Louis plat
form and of Mr.. McKinley's reference to
the subject in his letter of acceptance, they
nave lightly replied. "Oh, that was only
politics. The republicans were trying to
outbid the democrats for popular support
These same papers took the same ground
last year when the tariff question came up.
1hey were greatly incensed at the PROPOSE
ton to enact a straightout protection meas.
TIRE. When reminded that protection had
been the republican shibboleth in the cam
paign, that the party stood for that policy,
and that on the strength of the promises
that. if successful at the polls, the party
would reyise the tariff ON protection lines
success had been achieved. they pooh
poohed the suggestion. That, too, was only
politics. Low tariff men had voted for Mr.
Mckinley, and therefore the tariff plank in
the St. Louis platform should be nullifed
The people understood. 1t was not expected
that party platforms should be lived up to
so sorupulously.
And yet these newspapers regard them
They are constantly deploring the low
grade of our politics, national and local
Selfishness among the leaders and trickery
at the primaries are almost daily denounced
by than. Are tricks before election any
more reprehenSible than tricks after eiec-
ton? Is the man who rigs up sentiment in
order to effect a bad nomination any worse
than the man who rigs up sentim INT to
carry an election on Il platform which he
has no thought of fulfilling, and after the
election repudiates? Are not both of them
the enemies of good government, and equal
ly responsible for whatever decentralization
exists in our affairs?
The men who in good faith achieved the
national triumph in 1896 are to be con-
graduated on the fact that the record up to
date is eminently to their credit and to the
country's benefit. They have kept the
promises they made to the people. They
have shown themselves to be worthy of
trust. In the matter of the tariff they have
redeemed their pledge, in that of the cur
rency they have made such progress as
they could. and now in the matter of Cuba
they have moved pI ecisely as in conscience
they were bound to move in obedience to
the st. Lauis platform and it's ratification
by the people at the polls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23
Baselexs War Rumors.

The war has already begun to produce
diSQuieting rumors. 1t is in order now to
look for scare reports from all quarters,
and to believe only those that are accom-
panied by the most positive and official
verification. This morning three alarming
bits Of information were given publicity
One announced that the cruiser Topeka,
formerly the Diogenes. bought by this gov
eminent abroad. had been sunk in collision
while on her way to this country. The
basis for the report was of the frailest ma
ture and should have caused no alarm what
ever. Later bulletins from London stated
that the vessel supposed to be the Topeka
had been otherwise identified. and thus 1t Is
safe to believe that the new cruiser Is well
on her way home. Another war story was
to the effect that the auxiliary cruiser
Paris, which left Southampton yesterday,
was in grave danger Of capture by Spanish
cruisers. as 1t was known that agents of
Spain had openly boosted that the splendid
ship would be the property Of the Madrid
government a few hours after she had
cleared 1t was known that the Paris left
port unarmed. and must rely for safety
upon her speed alone. Thus far there Ii
nothing known as to the facts In this case.
save that the Paris has passed the Lizard
safely and is presumably we'll on her way
across the Atlantic. Unless It be by q
chance interception. there 10 no likelihood
that Spanish cruiser will be able to dam
age or overhaul this fest ship, which can
show her heels to any Spanish wax1hip
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23
The National Spirit Aroused.

Applications for service under the flag
show that the spirit of patriotism is
aroused all over the country. And, what is
equally gratifying and cheering il is exhib-
tied alike by the rich man and the poor
man, the prOperty-owner and the wage
Garner, the professional man and the busi-
ness man. The men in the cities as we'll as
the young men on the farms and the cow
boys as well. are off,ring themselves to as
s.st in unfolding the honor and dignity of
the government. There Is no sort of doubt
Indeed, that if developments following this
first call for troops should make the organ
ixation of a very large army necessary. the
responses to the demand would be such as
to astonish the world.
Nor Will the effect of this be confined to
the oblitera;ion of all lingering sectional
feeling engendered by the civil war I'm
portant as that will be, SOM thing further
will be accomplished. A sectional feeling
between the east and west has for some
time existed. growing out of fiscal and
other national policies. The east has said
soma bitter things about the west, and the
west has replied in kind. Bot at times,
have gone to unwarranted extremes Both
have appeared TO forget at times their mu-
tual mission and the obligations of brother
those two sections into a sharp conflict
But let II be supposed that in war against
Spain in Cuba regiment from New Eng
land marches side by side with a regiment
from Montana, or Idaho, or Nebraska, and
they charge together in battle and support
each other loyalty. VIII not such an expe-
rfence serve to give those men a better I'M
Outstanding Of each other? The intimacies
of the camp and the march and the sharing
of common danger knit men very close to-
gether- No stronger friendships exist or
are possible. than those formed under such
circumstances
When the war is over men will divide as
before, on this line or that, and, also as be-
fore. will urge their views with energy.
But after service together in tbs field,
whose hardships and triumphs both have
shared the men of the east and of the
west Will not only have arrived at a better
unders :anding of each OTHER but at a high
apprec atom of each other. A truly ma
tional spirit will have been begotten
stronger than any ever felt before and GER
tain to Oe exhibited beneficiaIly in our at
fairs for many years TO come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23

struggle with keen interest and with a
disposition to return to the question of in
tervention in case the United States shows
weakness at sea. We have warned the
powers off. We have informed them po-
litely that THIS is our affair, and that We
are able to attend to it, We have entered
upon the task, and every consideration of
rational pride and safety demands that we
execute it with vigor ard dispatch. If we
halt or slow about it for any reason
we shall lose prestige. BY reason of cur
superior size and resources we are expected
to make short work of Spain.
The attitude of the United States In this
matter of Cuba has been persistently mis-
represented in every capital in Europe for
the past two years. That has been the
only service General Weyler has rendered
to Spain. He is the author of ali the cal
umnies against the American people which
have been circulated On the continent The
Indictment of them as buccaneers posing
as champions of liberty and humanity was
drawn by him end rests on his authority
The butcherer of the Cubans has been the
malgner of the Americans
But as falsely informed and unfriendiy
as the continental powers may being
land Is not with them-we have only 10
throw our whole weight into the scale to
prevent any overt action on their part
success on the sea and a reasonably speedy
cleaning up OF the Spanish forces in Cuba
Will De an effective warning to Europe to
keep her fingers out of our sugar bowl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23
The Shifting center Of Interest.

few days ago the eyes of the world
were focused on this city as the center
of interest in the conflict between the
United States and Spain. The scene of the
most important operations has now par
TALLY shifted. and the people are watching
the movements of the fleet at Havana.
Washington Is yet. as it will necessarily
continue throughout the war to be. the
center Of interest as far as the transmits
sion of information is concerned 1t is to
be expected that a great majority OF facts
concerning the progress of events will ema-
nate from the capital and even yet certain
details of preparation are being perfected
here that absorb the attention of large
sections of the people. Doubtless in few
days. when the flying squadron has been
dispatched on its errand of pacification, a
third interest point will be created. Madrid
holds few items of material concern just
now. The events there are of minor con-
seouence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23
UnpatriOtic Enterprise.

+
But 1t is not our laws alone or mainly
that are open to criticism. The conduct Of
a great number Of shippers and merchants
in the last few weeks has been scandal
ously unpatriotic. Not only have they
they have been willing to aid Spain when
ever it would fatten their own. pockets.
The naval board appointed to purchase
auxiliary vessels was beset with American
citizens trying to palm Off unseaworthy
hulks on the government at outrageous
prices. Americans went abroad in adj
vance Of government agents and secured
options on war materials, hoping to extort
profit from the nations necessities. Mule
breeders in the west are asking the army
twice the usual price for animals. Coal
dealers are rushing supplies abroad where
Spain can use. them to destroy American
lives and property. And an American
steamship company, which has received
large sums OF money from the United
States Treasury, has the wickedness to
send food and supplies for the Spanish
soldiers even after relations between the
two countries are suspended, cynically
boasting. It's an i'll wind that blows no
body any good.
Are we q nation of shopkeepers? Are the
tarnts of critics that we have been rushed
into this war by schemers who wish to
victimize the country as contractors to
have a color of truth? If not, 1t Is time
that American sentiment was aroused to
make cheating and extortion in military
moral treason. 1t gives aid and comfort
to the enemy. 1t levies war against US
and takes the lives of our soldiers and
sailors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23

afioat, with the possible exception of some
Of the frail but fast torpedo boat destroy
ers. There is as yet no reason for alarm
on this score. third statement, that
caused baseless apprehension for time,
was that the Spanish torpedo gunboat
Temerario had left Montevideo for the pur-
pose of intercepting the battle ship Oregon
and the gunboat Marietta. Later reports
showed that the Temerario had not left
port. There is really no need for fe.>r
about the Oregon. 1t is somewhat absurd
for people to apprehend damage to these
two ships of the American navy from the
single, small boat that has been lying In
South American waters for some time. 1t
would be a sad commentary on American
naval prowess If these two big boats could
not take care of themselves in the open
sea. These rumors are to be taken as
samples of what may be expected when
ever war prevails
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23
ImpoI iance of Shnrp Work.

Yesterday London cable brought an ex-
preston from. The St. James Gazette which
Is worthy OF attention. Speaking of the
Cuban question. the Gazette says:
Spain has done something to put her
self right In public opinion in Europe
and. no doubt. she. TO some extent, is fight
h;S IN common cause. IL she gains sue
cess and proves herself capable of making
head against the United States at sea. thus
indicating the presence of a weakness in
the american navy not hitherto suspected,
the disposition of the powers to intervene
VIII De greatly strengthened"
What Spain has done to put herself
right with public opinion in Europe" 1t is
difficult to imagine. Her barbarities and
failures in Cuba are well known every
where. and her trumpery plays respecting
autonomy and a cessation of hostiIities'
have been fully exposed. By those two
plays she simply confessed everything, and
humbled herself both before Europe and
the Insurgents.
But the Gazette is probably correct In the
statement that the powers viii watch the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23
The Civil Governor OF Madrid.

The civil governor of Madrid is a pecu-
liar character. Thursday night at the de-
parture of Minister Woodford he led the
cheering for Spain and made himself gen.
orally conspicuous. He Is of immense
stature and greatly beloved by the citizens
of the Spanish capital. After the trairf
bearing the minister had pulled out the
governor addressed the mob that he had
just melted TO intense enthusiasm against
the United States. and urged the people to
go quickly to their homes. Later in the
evening he trampled upon the fragments
of the American shield torn from build
ing and in characteristic harangue con-
cemned this country and fired the Spanish
heart with patriotic deliverances. He ap-
parently finds it difficult to practice his own
preaching.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23
The Curfew Law.

From the Provi71nce Journal.
There Is a curfew law in Indianapolis,
as in many other cities and towns. and 1t
is said to have been successful In breaking
up bands of young 'toughs'' and prevent
ing petty depredations. Such a result was
to be anticipated. But 1t is pity that ex-
treme measures. at variance with good
principles of government, should be neces-
sary to accomplish what any reasonably
efficient police force is supposed to be able
to do. Why should the state assume the
office OF parent to all youth because some
boys and girls are without proper parent
al care?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23
A mlltitiOn,

Is gwineter jine de ahmy; rs gwineter tote
a gun,
An wear a uniform wifi buttons bright:
rs gwineter face de enemy an staht i'm on
de run,
An be ready fob de conflick day an night.
Oh, rs out ter be gin'ral or kunnel II
can,
Or major or a cap'n,
Case you can't tell what may happen,
A lieutenant or sahjint or a corp'ral in de
Or mebbe jes' an ordinary boomaladdie
You's gotter go ahaid an do yoh bestes'
day by day,
No diff unce what yoh place may chance
ter be;
No matter eft It's fust or second fiddle dat
you play,
You vans ter keep right stiddy on de key.
So rs out ter be a ginral or kunnel If 1
can,
Or a major or a cap'n,
Case you can't tell what may happen.
A lieutenant or a sahjint or a corp'ral in de
Or mebbe jes' an ordinary boomaladdie
man
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23

If the administration can display the
plomptncss in ending the war that it
showed in filling the vacancy in the Post
master Generalship, the world will be i'm
mensely its debtor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23

The only part of New York's inhabited
neighborhood that is regarded as likely to
be shelled is Coney Island. There are moral
people who would regard the demolition of
this pleasure resort. at time when it is
practically deserted. as something of a
blessing in disguise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23
His Motive.

Mister said Meandering Mike. as he
made his way up to the recruiting Office.
II wanter inlist."
But this isn't any life of absolute ease"
Il don't care. A Teller outside was tellin'
me about how they're goin' to play smash
with eartkworks an breastworks an fire.
works, an I'm willin' to run some risks for
the sake of seem all them different kinds
o. works in trouble"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23
Imported Dress Goods.
Best ST Silks.

$500 for 4-yard Waist Pattern of
this seasons best ST Fancy Silks, the
STYLES and colors most scarce be-
cause most wanted.
GyChic French Bayadere Novelties. Fancy
Checks. Plaids and Satin Stripe Ta1eta SILKS.
The colors include burnt orange turquoise. grays.
tans. cerise, yellow. Designs and colors In
the imported waists In Suit Depari ment sell
ing for much $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23
An Unwonted Tenderne...

Henrietta" said Mr.. Meekton do you
think you'll miss me?"
She looked at him in surprise, and
queried:
"When?"
when have gore to war"
''Mr. Meekton," she answered. 81 have
had reason for resenting a great many
things, but 1 willing to own that il
81 anish craftsmanship is such that you are
missed in the war as often as 1 will miss
you at home there won't be any risks for
you whatever!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23

Senior Sagasta may by this time be i'm
pressed by the fact that while "Manana" is
a useful word in diplomacy, 1t is very I'M
reliable battle cry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23

There Is in the west q gentleman who
had something to say about bloody
bridles." 1t is to be assumed that he is
already on his way to Cuba to enlist as
cavalryman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23
More Best Silks.

Csc yard for the usual $50 quality
Black Taffeta Silks; also scarce
shades in glace and plain colors, as
follows:
GyCerise, turquoise. orange, yellow. greens.
grays, vi)lets and taus. They are the best Of
these colors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23
Best Csc Silks.

SZ.1O for Award Waist Pattern of
English Check and Stripe Taffeta
Silks. Which means choice OF best
variety and money saving.
GTThe Checks come in three sizes. including
the large and scarce blocks. in turquoise and
white. violet and white, navy and white. black
and white. The stripes difficult TO describe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23

Considering the treatment received by
Minister Woodford. 1t is scarcely reason
able for Spain to attempt to draw the co.or
line in the matter of presenting the ulti-
matum to Senior Polo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23

The men who gave their yachts to the
government will feel a great deal better
about parting with their property than
those whose vessels, while engaged in pri-
vate business, were captured by the Span
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23
SHOOTING STARS.


Its contrary to all our traditions" eX-
claimed General Oblankit, as he threw
down the Havana newspaper.
Have these Americans insulted us
again?" inquired his aid.
''Inferentially. yes. They are a pack of
iconoclasts. They want to inaugurate a
system of warfare down here in which
non-combatants do not necessarily get the
worst of it,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23

The sople who would like to fight and
are not accepted are much more IN evil
dence Il IN those who are compelled to 10
to war sainst their will. Patriotism Is far
from being an extinct virtue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23
Csc and ST Fabrics.

S4.75 for 7-yard Dress Pattern cut
from any piece you fancy. Pick out
the ST a yard quality and you save
$2.25.
TITO select from all the wanted and gen.
orally scarce shades in 50-inch Tailor Suitiass,
45-inch English Checks. 42-Ech Wool Poplins, 49,
inch Silk and Wool Fancies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23
soc and Csc Fabrics.

$2.45 for 7-yard Dress Pattern OF
any piece in this great collection,
with not a desirable style or shade
missing.
ryChoice Of Bayadere Novelties. Covert Cloths
Illuminated WhipcoIds. Mixed Cheviots. Fancy
Checks, Silk and Wool Novelties.
(See above for Silks.l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23

1t may be that the Spanish fiotilla will
not create as much apprehension in this
country as it has caused among its own
engineers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23
ST. rs and ST. so Fabrics.

S6.65 for 7-yard Dress Pattern
reckon the actual value-cut from
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SIPS and $I.5o suitings.
RyChoice Of all styles and colors in 42-inch
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Suitings. 42-inch SILK and Wool Crepons, II inch
Check CIR. nadines, et.., etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23

Kansas City Times.

On the Russian governments new rail-
road In Siberia the fare for immigrants has
been put at $50 for ] 100 miles and g. ~
for 1000 miles. Government ownership
does not seem to conduce to keeping up
charges to any great extent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23

The desire of Spain to engage in priva-
teering tends to vindicate the old dime
novelists who pictured the Spaniard as
pirate by instinct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23

Don Carlos is already fighting valiantly
with sw I'd in one hand and a telephone
receiver in the other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23
The Domestic.

NOH/ 4, instead Of 19c yard for best Of Amer
hS/2S icanmade Organizes. Whether they
will wear as well as the imported is a question;
that they look almost ms well will be evident 20
you. And note that this light flooded second floor
shows all defects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23
BE YOur Own DreSsrmaker.

be-wt the Ideal" Waist Lining. The
waist and collar sewed and boned complete all ready
fabric Bust 49, divided
into three lengths medium and long Dresmang
that be her dress
maker Interview here Monday and doubt will
vanish Miss McCutcheon second floor The OF the
"Idear-75c-s little than the goods alone would cost
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23

XII, instead Of lOc yord for lawns and DIM
Oe1atS tiles, in bewildering variety Of designs.
feral and geCmetricsl. Colors to vie with the
more expensive fabrics And only 6s4c yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23
100000 yards Wash Dress Goods.

THRICE temptation will be YOU Remen-
r. prices always linked with quantities
great variety In this instance could have bought limit
ed quantities such prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23

ENc yard for last OF the $1.4s to $2.9s Silk
wv Mcusselaines, "A inches wide. Ria.k
grounds with siIk-embroidered designs in colors.
Only dozen or 30 waist lengths. Hurry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23

Or yard for 4Sc quality Tucking used for waist
~OS fronts. Made Of white organdy. with fine
tueks and lace Insertion each side Of box plait
ed center.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23

o. yard for the best Of 12hc Lappet Mulls
The summer girls who wear them Will be
visions'-of angels clad in flmy drapery that
mysteriously holds flowers and foliage OF cOlors
delicate to be spiritual rather than real.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23

Gr, yard for Amazor Brush Binding. SOC insten,
Of nc for dozen yards. A greater surprise
&c instead Of lee for 9yard pieces silk Prussi,
Binding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23

1 6h<- rair for Warranted Dress Shields. Their
phenomenal sale-averaging che gross a day
is evidence OF their excellence Choice of sizes
Nos and 4. Note the points: Made OF English
Nainsook. lined. odorless and impervious. Guaran-
teed in every respect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23

To- dozen for Kings 2O0-yard spools Of Soft
ASS finish Cotton. And only 19c dozen for so
yard spOOls Of the equally famous Royal Silk.