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Evening star., 1898-05-07
The Spaniards Were "Smoth h

Dewey reports that he "smothered" the
Spanish fire before the enemy had chance
to get at him. This does not reflect much
credit on the readiness of thu Spaniards.
Dewey's approach through the straits at
the mouth of the harbor was heralded by
the guns of Corregidor hours before he ap-
peared before Manila. The Spaniards had
been watching for him for many days.
They had chosen their positions long in ad-
vance ard presumably were ready for the
attack, with every man at his post, every
gun loaded, every nerve strained to fire the
first shots of the battle. With all this
warming, with a perfect knowledge of the
approach and the direction f1om which the
American ships must come, the Spaniards
We're surprised, 'smothered." No praise is
too high for George Dewey, who won vic
tory by his bold dash and who yet lost not
a single man.
Evening star., 1898-05-07
A Pretty Enectire "paper nlocku,le.

Despite the chagrin with which the peo-
pie Will doubtless read of the surrender Of
the French liner Lafayette that was cap
tured Thursday night while trying to run
the Havana blockade, there are certain
features of the case that are eminently sat
lsfying. Nothing could more conclusively
demonstrate the eff ;ctiveness of the block
ade than this capture, even though it was
not permanent The Lafayette episode Is
more than an offset to any chance escapes
The liner sought to evade the blockaders by
every known device. She was overhauled
easily. The blockading squadron has bean
materially weakened by the withdrawal Of
the heavier ships for cruising purposes,
and even with this depleted force the har-
bors Of Cuba in the blockaded region are
bottled up for every practical purpose. The
publicity surrounding the case of the La
fayette will doubtless be such that the fact
will soon become known throughout Eu-
rope that 1t is easier for q camel to pass
through the eye of needle than for mer-
chairman to enter the :larDor of Havana
or any other Cuban port without the full
permission of the United States. In the
light of this exposition of American power
IN Cuban waters it will not be easy for
Spain to persuade Europe that this count. y
IS maintaining what is technically known
as cabinet blockade If it is ineffective
why does she complain. anyway?
Evening star., 1898-05-07
4 Boom in American stock.

1t Is bulietined that American securities
TOOK a leap upward in the London ex-
changes when the report from Manila be-
cane public there today. American stock
Is likely TO take permanent rise as Il re-
suit OF this war, especially after the com
p!eteness of the victory at Manila has be-
cCme known. This remarkable demons ira
ton of the Tremendous fighting power of
the American warships may have a de-
pressing effect UPON the intervention tend
encies of the European nations that seem
anxious to take Spain's part. 1t must Row
be plain TO Europe that the pole from
which the Stars and Stripes floats is planted
In something very substantial
Evening star., 1898-05-07

Faith in the valor and ability of the
! American seamen and their gallant CON-
Inander at Manila Bay led the American
nation to rest secure in the confidence that
they were not in a serious predcament
after their fight with the Spaniards last
Sunday. The American people were glad
to know that their arms had triumphc5,
and were prepared to learn that the VIC
tory had been bought with blood. few
feared that the carnage from the Spanish
guns might have been heavy. The most
optimistic however were unprepared for
the gratifying information that not single
American had been killed, and that only a
very few had been in any way injured.
Indeed. today's disclosures mark one of
the most extraordinary events in naval his
I Iry- Nothing like the one-sidedness of the
battle OF Manila, all things considered. has
ever before been known. Out of conditions
fairly approaching equality of force and
lighting ability, with some circumstances
strongly favoring the Spanish side, has
come result overwhelmingly favorable to
this country. Eleven Spanish ships were
destroyed and snore batteries reduced
while not one of the American vessels was
| injured. Hundreds of Spaniards were
| killed and wounded, and but half a dozen
| or of their opponents were hurt, while
none was killed.
These details reveal condition of affairs
that must be inexpressibly Jisquieting to
Spanish authorities, while encouraging
those of the United States. We have
already had sufficient evidence in the minor
phases of the war in the Cuban region to
demonstrate the superiority of the Ameri
| can gunners. But there must have been
something mere than mere gunnery at
Manila to cause the wide disproportion of
casualties. Whether it was the lack of
armor on the Spanish ships or the lack of
discipline among their men. The lack Of
power in their guns, what not, will
doubtless soon appear from the circum-
stantial reports from the far east.
Meanwhile the American republic rejoices
as unit, as never before in modern times
has it had occasion to rejoice. OF sym
Pathy for the misguided, unfortunata Span
iardS who have been led to destruction by
the blindness nd inefIiciency OF their
rulers and comma nders, there is abund-
ance. But the predominating sentiment to-
day through the land. coupled with the
pride of victory, is that of joy for the
safety of our brave men who went forth
on such perilous errand and accomplished
their mission without the loss of life.
Ali honor to the commander who did his
duty so ably. All praise to the brave men
under MIN who fought SO steadily and so
well. The nations prayers go forth in
thankfuiness for this great blessing that
spared the lives of these gallant men, and
in hope that the few who were hurt may
quickly recover from their injuries.
Evening star., 1898-05-07

by the modernS. Naturally this lies ex-
actly opposite Greenwich. or longitude $50,
west or east. according to the point of view.
1t is the only meridian that can be called
both west and east. When that line is
reached travellers must reorganize their
calendars. Fortunately this line falls in
mid-ocean throughout it's length. only
striking one of the Fiji islands and perhaps
a few other small projections from the
surface of the Pacific. Hence the annoy
ance of the misadjustment is reduced to a
minimum and confronts only the trans
oceanic travellers who journey over this
Imaginary boundary. Going west 1t is
necessary to drop a day out of the week,
the month and the year. Going east it is
just as'necessary to add a day. Thus .he
west-bound tourist finds himself minus
Sunday, or Thursday. according as he
encounters the line. Coming eastward he
doubles the length of the day on which
the meridian is crossed. On reaching shore
he picks up the routine of civilization once
more and proceeds without confusion
A curious fact is recorded concerning the
time difference as it affects the Philippine
Islands, now so pointedly the center of
worid-wide interest. hose islands were
discovered by Spanish voyagers sailing
westward around Cape Horn. Borneo A
short distance to the west, was discovered
by the Portuguese gong around Cape of
Good Hope eastward Consequently for
many years these two regions so close in
actual distance and yet separated by al
most the circumference of the globe as
regards time, had different schedules, and
the Philippine Islanders held their Sunday
on the day that was Monday to the in
habitants of Bcrneo. Recently this error
was corrected, and these two contiguous
countries are now on the same time basis
Were it rot for this correction the battle
OF Manila would have been fought last
saturday instead of Sunday, the islands
thus lying longitudinally as well as geo.
graphically west of Washington
Evening star., 1898-05-07
elf they're Rich's
shoes they're proper.
Ten=twO r.

How well we attend to
the wants of those in search
OF footwear for weddings
and other social erents-is
fairly demonstrated in the
immense trade we enjoy
among the elite of the capi-
tai city. Mays fair brides
will find us fully equipped
with everything that is cor
rect and fashionable. Our
showing of dainty slippers
of satin. suede. kid and
bronze is pre-eminently the
finest and most complete
tins side of New York CITY.
and few stores there can
begin 70 equal it. The va
riety is well nigh endless.
Every newest novelty is
Representatives, you want
You cannot fail 10 find Eere.
Ours are the novelties" of
shoedom - those STYLES
which are best appreciated
by the fasllionables of the
world.
Evening star., 1898-05-07

We invite the attention
of mothers to our display
OF slippers for the children's
May Balls. We have the
most complete stock in the
CITY, as a matter of course.
So many different STYLES
we can please every taste.
Evening star., 1898-05-07

The departing soldier
boys who want to avoid
foot suffering should come
here and let us fit them out
properly. We have shoes
that fit the feet comfort
ably-that were made for
just such wear as this
that divest marching of
much of its disagreeable-
ness. Feel like an old
stocking on the feet-easy
and most comfortable. But
because they're all these
things doesn't make them
cost any more than you'd
have to pay others for the
commonplace sort.
Evening star., 1898-05-07
SHOOTING STARS,
An InsDiratiOn.

What a glorious thing 1t would be to
write the national anthem" remarked the
young woman.
Yes" replied Mr.. Cumrox, that would
be fine. But if he can't go quite so far as
that, man can do some good by writing
check to help pay for battle ships to be
presented to the government"
Evening star., 1898-05-07

1t looks as if the Spanish gentlemen who
we're so lavish with challenges will have
abundant opportunity for fight without
leaving home.
Evening star., 1898-05-07

Japan, after counting over the tribute col
lected from China, will join the European
powers in rejecting that, after all, it pays
to be civilized.
Evening star., 1898-05-07

The French government will, in conn.c-
ton with the Lafayette episode, give this
government credit for the ability 20 be DO
lite even in the midst of war.
Evening star., 1898-05-07

In the present affair Admiral Dewey has
gone to the front as a most brilliant and
competent pace-maker.
Evening star., 1898-05-07

About all that's left for them to do now
Is TO prosecute Dewey for violating the
Sunday laws.
Evening star., 1898-05-07

Hawaii will add authoritative indorse-
ment to the proposition, Everything comes
to him who waits"
Evening star., 1898-05-07

Spain now says that she was unprepared
for war. 1t takes a great many years of
warning to keep some statesmen from being
taken unawares.
Evening star., 1898-05-07

1t may be assumed that Spain has not
been looking forward to detailed reports
from Manila with the eager enthusiasm
shown in this country.
Evening star., 1898-05-07

The slang phrase, "And that's. no He,''
has given place to the later one, "And
that's no Spanish war item"
Evening star., 1898-05-07

In the absence of Fair and Blushing
Spring the war has come in very handy for
the poets.
Evening star., 1898-05-07

And we were told that there was no dis
cpline or seamanship in the American
navy!
Evening star., 1898-05-07

The difficulty which may next confront
Don Carlos is the absence of anything to
which to be loyal.
Evening star., 1898-05-07

1t was too one-sided to be called a rea
fight. 1t more resembled a spanking.
Evening star., 1898-05-07

Maine, MORO. Matanzas. mule and Ma
nila- This would seem to be war of aIlft-
Grafton.
Evening star., 1898-05-07
Time difference.

1t would look though Dewey and his
men had not forgotten the Maine.
Evening star., 1898-05-07
A Reservation

Great Britain's attitude is kind,
And we half way must meet him.
And SO, with amicable mind,
The land will rise to greet him.
Well blandiy roll our trousers up;
There's no use being narrow
To all he gives we'll quaff a cup
Except the English sparrow
Course In Expletives.
How did Bluebreeze get into the way Of
using such violent language?"
i believe he was once engaged in some
mining operations"
"Ah. 1 see! Camp life and that sort Of
thing"
mo. He speculated in stocks"
Evening star., 1898-05-07
A Course In ExpIetives
Radical.

"Anti-monopolists!" echoed Farmer Corn
tossel who had been approached by an agi-
tator. "'Course we are!"
"But are you sure you carry your princi-
piles far enough?"
I'VE couldn't carry 'em no furder Folks
aroun' here won't even play checkers any
more fur fear O. cornerin' somethin'."
Evening star., 1898-05-07

Ladies "Sorosis" shoes,
which you've never paid
less than $3.50 for up to
this time, we are now SELL
ing at S2.4S-because we've
found a better shoe to sell
for the same money-and
want to close out the
former. A good chance
to save, surely.
Evening star., 1898-05-07

We want you to come to our
establishment when you're
looking for bicycle foot
wear. We have a stock of
them that is head and
shoulders above any other
in town-that embraces all
the latest novelties. Sup
pose you come and see.
Evening star., 1898-05-07
Making the Best of 1t.

Are you aware" said the man who is
inclined to inopportune preaching, that
war is a very deplorable and fearful
thing?'
Yes" answered the military man. But
now that it's here. I'm going to do what /
can to mitigate its horrors for my coun-
trymen.''
"How?"
by being on the winning side"
Evening star., 1898-05-07
A Sentimental Retro.pe.

A Sentimental Retrospect.
I hain't read whut the reason was
We turned the French boat loose,
To me the case, right on its face,
Persents good excuse.
It may havs sailed aroun' more freq
Than rules Of etiquette
Would strictly seem to sanction. But
It's name was 'Lafayette.''
It amt 50 long, as hist'ry goes,
Sence We our freedom claimed.
An every one that helped us then
With reverence now is named.
An so. while keerlessness may cause
Discussion an regret,
can't hold no suspicion toward
4 shtp named Lafayette,
Evening star., 1898-05-07

Ssh to 81 yard for 22-inch All.
over Embroidery. with
tucks, lace insertion, ruifies and
other new effects, for fronts,
yokes, etc.
al.)
Evening star., 1898-05-07

QMc pair for our famous 9Sc
O$@ Lace Curtains, Sh yaros
long and 90 inches wide.
Evening star., 1898-05-07

AUI/C for i5c Window
AZHS Screens, with hard
wood frames. Self-adjusting.
Evening star., 1898-05-07

Die for those famous 25c
31S Bath Towels. Extra.
weight and measuring xsx{6
inches. Dividing profits with
yOu-they cost us 10c,
Evening star., 1898-05-07

Sk "a for choice OF any
VUsSO size Enamel Bed,
completc with woven wire
springs and reversible mattress.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-12-22

Cub.ns Break Loose with tho WIN
drawnl Of Authority.

Havana. Dec. oO.-The Spanish
evacuation commits sioners informed tho
American commissioners this evening
that the Havana suburbs of Cerro ana
Jesus del Monte had been evacuated
The Spanish troops evacuated Jesus oei
Monte at 5 O'Clock this evening, lmme-
diately after which American and Gu
han flags were raised, crackers were
fired. and the usual demonstrations
made by the large crowd III honor OF
the event. At the hour of filing TINS
dispatch, p. NJ. it is reported that
some of the troops of the Cuban Gen-
e1al Mario Menocal are entering Jesus
del Monte. Probably the United States
forces will be sent there tomorrow.
The suburb of Cerro was evacuated
yesterday. American and Cuban haHs
were displayed from the houses on Cal
zada del Cerro, and crowds rushed
through the streets shouting 1--WE
Cuba libre."
About $3.50 last evening, crowd OF
Cubans Of the lower class passed bar
racks of engineers on the lnfanta ave-
nue.. shouting "Long live Cuba" and
death to Spain" and firing shots into
the air in celebration of the evacuation
OF Cerro. The engineers did not IRE,
but the guard was doubled.
The crowd then passed on from the
Calzada del Monte to the Calzada del
Cerro. stopping the street-cars and COM
polling passengers to shout viva Cuba
libre." Among tho demonstrators were
number of butchers, who carried pis-
tolls and knives. Jose Gancedo and his
cousin, Teodoro Huertis, who were on
the cars. were wounded with knives.
Gancedo died today, and Uuertis will
probably die.
Later the crowd met some engineers
at the Esquina de TEXAS and fired upon
them, seriously wounding one. The
engineers returned the fire, wounding
street-car conductor; civilian, Isl
doro Razols. and John Leonard, col
ored man. The rioting continued,
many shots being fred in front OF the
Casa de Socorro, whore the wounded
were assisted.
Spanish soldiers were ordered to the
scene, and arrived about 8 O'Clock.
While marching through Cerro, they
were fred upon by men concealed be-
hind pillars. One Spanish private fell,
wounded, and the battalion fired into
the air to scare the rioters. On resum-
ing their march, they we're again fired
upon, and another man was hit. The
Spaniards then fired and dispersed the
rioters. Among the wounded was col
o1ed woman, and it is also reported
that there were several others.
The rioting caused great alarm in
Cerro and along the Calzada del Monte,
where all houses have kept closed doors
since last night.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-12-22
TROOPS ON THE scandal.
transport Brings the Remaining New
Workers From Honolulu.

Transport Brings the Remaining New
Workers From Honolulu.
San Francisco, Dec. 2O.-The United
States transport steamer Scandal has
arrived here, 33 days from Manila and
eight days from Honolulu. She re-
manned several days at the latter port,
and the news she brought from the
philippines was forwarded by the steam
ers Alameda and Gaelic, which arrived
during the past week. The Scandal
brings the remaining companies of the
First New York volunteer regiment
from Honolulu. All are reported in
good condition. five who were ill being
now convalescent. Among her passen-
gers from Manila are w. A. Walsh, of
the Astor battery, and W. j. Cohn, G.
II. Herman, w. H. Curran, of the
PENNSYLVANIA volunteers. and several
members of the First California regi-
ment. The Scandal is in quarantine.
and no mail or passengers will be land
ed tonight, neither will any one be per.
mitted to go ON board.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-12-22

From a recent article In the Engineer
Ing News 1t seems that the Panama
canal Is again on a good basis, with fair
prospects Of the ultimate success Of the
gigantic enterprise. After the bursting
Of the Panama bubble and the cOnse-
quent scandal in 1891 the companys
affairs were put In the hands OF u liqui-
dator and remained in his charge until
four years ago, when the concession
and assets We're transferred to q new
company of French financiers, with a
working capital Of $13, 100000. No cash
was paid for the assets Of the old COM
pany, but stipulation was made In the
conveyance providing that a certain
part of the residuary profit of the canal
should go to the holders Of stock in the
Old company after charges on securities
OF the present company are provided
for. The new company seems to have
set about Its work In a thoroughly prac-
teal manner, Its engineers ascertain
ing the lift Of the locks, the height Of
location, the control of the Chagres
River and details of the great Culebra
slide and how 1t best can be controlled.
All Of these engineering problems have
been successfully met. and It Is now
definitely stated the work can be COM
pleted In ten years at an expenditure Of
$100,OOO,0O0, as against $125, OOO, 900
on that part Of the canal already cut.
So far no effort has been made to inter
est any government or country In the
work, but after the report Of the en-
cheering commission Is submitted.
with statistics by NJ. Leroy Beaulleu
and other eminent statisticians as to
the probable traffic and earning power
Of this lnterocean1c waterway, a move
ment will then probably be made to get
some government to take over the en-
terprise. If the estimates presented
can be relied upon the remaining part
Of the canal will only cost about the
sum said TO be necessary for the con.
struction Of the Nicaragua route.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-12-22
STUCK FAST ON A REEF.
Accident to the Cruiser Cincinnati In
Santiago HarbOr.


Santiago de Cuba, Dec. 2O.-While
the United States cruiser Cincinnati
was leaving port about sunset yester-
day, she ran full speed upon rock
clearly defined in the charts, but not
buoyed. Last September, General
Leonard Wood, considering that the
absence OF buoy there might lead to
some accident, anchored a small one.
the first ever placed there, but the
Bessie, on entering the harbor one
night, carried it away, and since then
there has been no buoy to mark the
location of the rock.
The Cincinnati probably is not seri-
ously damaged, as she is not making
water. For the last "a hours the gov :
eminent collier Southery and the May.
flower have been engaged in an effort
to pull her off. Thus far they have
been unsuccessful, but it is hoped they
will have better luck tonight at high
tide. The principal risk now is tearing
hole in the cruisers bottom while she
is pulling off.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-12-22

According to Spanish authorities, the
debt incurred on account Of troubles in
Cuba up to 1895, when the last insur-
rection broke out, amounted to about
$1G0,O00,000, and since then the expen-
dltures had been Increased by $780,
100000. Notwithstanding that the Uni
ted States had declared that 1t would
assume no responsibility for tho great
Cuban debt the Spanish people believ-
ed to the last that eventually this coun-
try would share In the burden Of this
debt. TO this large sum must he added
nearly $3O,0OO,0OO as the cost Of the
naval vessels and equipment destroyed
at Manila and off Santiago. The losses
on vessels and stores captured by our
blockading squadron and the losses Of
Interrupted sommerce cannot be estd-
mated. Above all, the war cost the
kingdom the loss Of Its sovereignty In
the entire West Indies and possibly Of
much In the Pacific; destroyed Its influ-
ence as naval power; and reduced It's
standing commercially and financially
among the great nations Of the world
by many degrees.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-12-22

Savannah, Ga, Dec. 2O.-Major.
General Brooke. who was appointed as
military governor of Cuba, arrived in
the city this afternoon. He had con-
ference with the president and score.
tary Alger This evening. After the
conference Secretary Alger said General
Brooke was on his way to Havana prov
lhce' and had come to Savannah upon
Geographic orders for a conference with
the president and the secretary relative
to affairs on the island.
General Brooke is suffering from a
cold and fever. 1t was said late to-
night that the fever was high, and that
prcpaoly he would not be able to leave
the city for week.