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attention just at this time. as Will Com
Gledore WatsCn's proposed visit to the
- nlSn coast, but at the conclusion of
these ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS which can
Cnly be accompanied by characteristic
American success-popular thought will
once more be directed to the capital of
Cuba.
Had Spain's fleet been eliminated from
the calculation and made it possible to dis
patch an army of invasion against Havana
at the beginning of the war the difficult
ties attending a successful investment of
the city would have been lessened In
deed. IL war had been declared two years
ago, and expedition sent against Ha-
vana. the troops would have had almost
no difficulty whatever in obtaining posses
sion of the city and it's surrounding de-
fenses. In the time Intervening, however,
the Spaniards have improved their oppor-
tUnities, and improved them w-l, until
Havana stands today an extremely well
fortified city, it's heavier defenses capable
of resisting attack except from the largest
guns on our ships. The elaborate sys-
TEN of foTtifications which renders Havana
seemingly so secure. at least in Spanish
eyes, was started by Captain General Cam
pos, then governor general of the island,
who In all prOba bility saw on the horizon
Guilty He did not confine his attention to
the marine defenses of Havana alone. but
used a store of treasure on land empace-
ments. masked batteries, rifle pits and long
lines Of trenches. especially along the rail-
roads, until it may be said that if the guns
of Havana were manned by Americans the
place could, at least for a long, hard sea-
son, withstand almost any attack.
Heavy Earthworks.
Campos realized that stone Notifications
especially the masonry work of old Morro
Castle. were not the best kind of defenses
against modern guns. especially when
worked by Americans-and his knowledge
or this score has doubtless suffered a great
n any additions since his departure from
the island, or at least since the war began
and to set to work TO build modern en-
placements of sand. mother earth and
other materials which have come to be
looked upon the best to- be used in de-
lenses constructed 10 withstand the bat
;ering of u or 13-inch guns. In accord
ance with this policy the old defenscs have
been improved but little. CampOs' success
sors still carrying out his system These
batteries include old MORO Castle and the
water batteries on the east side of the en-
trance TO the har5Or. Cabanas. San Diego
fort. La Punta battery. Ataras fort and
the Castillo Principe, which, even with the
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white gauze baby ribbon. A broad white
gauze sash fastened the waist and q square
White lace collar fell about the shoulders.
The toque of white net sewn with small
gold beads was turned up in front to show
bunch of pink roses under the brim. l
nave seen a red spotted muslin of some
What similar appearance, trimmed with in
Vulnerable rows of narrow black lace
1rilied upon skirt and bodice. A sash OF
striped black and red ribbon gave finish
iig touch to bright little gown.
some pretty brideSmaids' dresses worn
at quiet wedding were wonderful affairs
of clear white muslin over pink slips, with
any number of lace frilis and Insertions
and with applique designs representing
garlands of roses and rosebuds tied M with
true lovers knots of ribbons. The tur-
quoise-blue silk sashes were ruched with
chiffon, and pink roses were tucked into
the Wristbands and knotted to each girls
left shoulder. Shepherdess hats of fine white
straw wreathed with jasmine repeated the
Watteau idea, with their Tapping brims
beneath which rested forget-me-nots and
roses.
Suited to Summer.
One of the most effective gowns appear
ing. the skirt of which was trimmed with
bands of cream guipure and narrow black
velvet ribbon. The bodice was covered all
most entirely with pale yellow Maltese
lace, and was finished with yellow satin
reVers edged with black velvet baby rib
bon.
Thoroughly characteristic of the present
summer was dress of blue and white
SILK, arranged with a double skirt, which
was trimmed with crossing insertions of
fine black lace. Each skirt was edged with
frills of silk, borGered with lace and white
ribbon. The bodice was covered with deep
tpcks of silk, which came below the waist
in front. The yoke OF white silk was ar
ranged with tucks ana drills of VaIer-
ciennes lace alternately.
The mother of the bride wore a blue and
silver brocade, with a fine black design
and cloud effect in pale blue traced uECn
the background. The skirt was trimmed
with lace founces, headed by black chif-
fon ruches. The bodice had a fichu dram
cry of cream lace caught with diamond
buttons Black satin ribbons were ar
ranged back and front in the form of bre-
telles.
Almost everybody rides a bicycle and
rides in white gown. The prevailing cos
tunes are of white pique, with white or
scarlet leather belt and hat band Instead
OF hats many wear white helmets or solar
tepees. The effect is much cooler and
pieasanter than when cyclists affected
oust-colored raiment, but it must be said
that every shower sends home draggIed
procession. ELLEN OSBORN
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POSS tiltl hClA tiAN
women of the coun-
try had enlisted for
service af1oat to
judge from the sailor
caps that bob up and
down the streets, are
thrust over the sides
Of hammocks or
show above t h e
sands Of Spouting
Rock beach at all
hours Of the day.
The sailor girl is
Evening star., 1898-07-23
EXTRAORDINAR SLEEPERS,
Minnesota Man and an English Wo-
man Who Made Records.

From the London Glofe.
Probably the most remarkable sleeper of
modern times is Herman Harms, a citizen
Of st. Charles, Mimi He has slept almost
continuously for twenty years, and is still
In the land of the living. He fell asleep in
1915, when he was twenty-sfx years of age,
and was at that time perfectly sound in
mind and body, weighing thirteen stone
Evening star., 1898-07-23

1t has been estimated that out of the
10000 professional musicians of various
grades said to be in London. more than
one-half are women.
In likenIng his household to the army
a married man declares that his wife is
commander-in-chief, while he himself is
paymaster.
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AT HIS EXPENSE.

He-"What is your idea of heaven?"
She-'I imagine it must be something
like our summer resorts"
He-"Indeed? And why, pray?"
She-'The proportion of men to women
will be about the same Chicago News.
Mrs. Watts-''What is on that button?'
Watts" Remember the Maine"
Mrs. Watts-"It would do more imme-
diate good If you would get a button with
Don't forget the groceries on it.''-Indian-
apolis Journal.
Mrs. Gager-"They say our government
is at a terrible loss what to do with the
Philippines
Mrs. Teller-''I know it, and they haven't
one of them asked my husband what to do
with them. He could solve the difficulty
in minute, for I've heard him say So
Boston Transcript.
My heart is on fire." he cried. as he
dropped to his knees before the beautiful
maiden.
Well" she coolly replied. they keep
splendid ice cream soda just around the
corner. Chicago News.
And when / come back from the war"
said the young soldier, we will be mar
ried''
Have you so little time now?" she asked.
Thus ii happened that clergyman in
the next block got a wedding Zee that
very day, and two people have less cause
TO worry.-Chicago Post
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of excellent shape and not at all conflning
These are rather expensive. but one can
hnd many linen or net stays made very
snort which are more sensible than the
long ordinary corset. although not TO be
compared to a corset waist. Indeed in
these days OF bloused and full fronts the
athletic girl or woman who has paid proper
attention to the carriage of her figure and
has remembered the exercises laid down by
several instructors for the control Of the
abdominal muscles should not be dependent
upon a pair Of stays when engaged in
active muscular work.
Now that bicycle skirts are rather long
no one need feel i'll at ease in bicycle
skirt when stopping over night at a hotel
The well-iitted, well-hanglng skirt Of The
present day is a pleasant sight and quite
suitable for travelling. The suit should be
made OF very good cloth, one which is
heavy enough to stay in place by its own
weight, and of a color which will rot east
ly show dust and mud. The dark coats and
skirts so much worn this summer are hand
some. but they are not adapted for cycling
in all weathers and under all conditions as
they show every spot. The jacket should
be constructed that IT can be buttoned
up tightly about the neck in case OF a sud
den storm.
Shoes and Stockings.
Low shoes and golf or heavy silk stock
ings are preferable to high shoes. and if
one does wear the latter room should be
made somewhere for pair OF slippers, as
the feet will need rest after pedaling all
day or part of a day in the high leather
affairs
This is only a bare outline Of what one
might get along with in ones own country
on short tour and TO a dainty woman
whose first desire after travelling rs to have
an entire and fresh supply of every article
OF wearing apparel IL viii seem very
meager. But it is all one could pack be-
side the individual trifies which one cannot
"A hGh 1Tf0aS a4-a hoe
particular emollient without which she
never travels. be il only plain baby powder
and no woman would think Of setting out
on days journey even without needle
thread and thimbie. well as scissors.
When all these things are added one will
long regretfully for the diamond frame
with its convenient dress case and Will
meekly try to obey the orders of ones eX-
perienced touring companions who bid one
leave all unnecessary articles al home"
MABEL. RDND
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In Madrid.


First Cftizen-"1t is a wonder that our
torpedo boats have not done some dam
age"
Second Citizen-"Well, the trouble is that
those people on the American ships are up
at all hours of the nightv
Evening star., 1898-07-23

the principal strong
hold of Spain in the
eastern end of the
Island of Cub a
comes an added inter
est in the city of Ha-
vana, against which
1t was popularity sup
posed the first Amer
lean army of inva-
sion would be direct
ed. The expedition
to Porto Rico will, of
course hold Dublic
Evening star., 1898-07-23

A man always admires one woman for
having qualities which he loves another wo-
man for not having.-Life.
Evening star., 1898-07-23
Sailor Costumes Are Much in Evi-
dence at Newport.
SEEKING AFTER NOVEL EFFECTS
Some Gowns That Were Worthy
of Particular Notice.
SYMPHONI IN WHITE

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
NEWPORT, R. l., July %, 1898.
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Worthy of Notice.

A dress Of cornf1ower blue mousseline de
sole over white silk proved very successful.
Its skirt was ruched with blue and white
chiffoni the bodice had vest of white
chiffon, trimmed with blue gauze ribbons,
and the collar, high in the back, was of
blue and white, lined with white chiffon.
A powder-blue muslin, spotted closely
with white, was arranged in simple but
charming fashion with three narrow
shaped dounces hemmed and set on with
Evening star., 1898-07-23
Have Been Greatly Strengthened in
the Last Few Years.
EARTHWORKS INSTEAD OF MASONRY
Location of the Batteries Which
Command the Harbor.
HE AVY FORTIFICATIONS
Written for The Evening Star.

wv ITH THE FALL OF
NM the princinal strong
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-08-25
Thu Ontoome Of the War.

Hon. Joseph II. Choste OF New York
made the following very sensible remark
on the results OF the war Ut the meeting Of
the American Bar Association Of Ssrstoga:
You will remember that only two years
ago in this very presence the lord cbiei
justice OF England. in bis admirable dis
course before you on arbitration. declared,
with your unanimous approval. that there
may be even greater calamites than war,
snc that national dishonor ia one OF them.
Now. nothing can be more certain than
that We should have incurred real national
dsbonor il we had any longer refrsined
from interveningfor the rescue OF orr OPP
pressed and down trodden neighbors
The God OF battles and the Judgment OF
the nations have completely vindicated
that step, aud have no fear thst any an
bition for dominion or any lust OF glory
will bring upon us any calamity or dishon
or whstever. ln truth, the generous. the
msgnanimons terms Ct peace offered 10
our fallen and PROSTATE foes have already
demonstrated that. This constitutional
power to declare wsr i. IN Congress, but
the equally important power to make
peace rests with the president. subject to
the subsequent approval Of tie Senate 90
TO the terms OF the treaty. II rests safely
With him, aud for one am not 10 favor OF
iatrnding upon him too much outside cd
vice and assistance. The war, OF course,
could not cease until every foot OF Amer
can soil was purged OF the last vestige OF
Spanish power; bnt 10 war, % 10 lave,
the beaten party must pay the costs, and
10 settling the terms Of peace, and meet
ing the novel problems and the serious
snd unexpected responsibilities which
the triumph OF our arms bss imposed mp
oa us in both hemispheres. responsible
lilies which We cannot shiik IL We would.
,od would not II we could. the government
aust not ke held too rigidly 10 purposes
,ud expectstiops declared before the CON
= eueemeut Of the war. and 10 utter isnor
snos Of IT. possible results. II that had
been the rate. our fathers would never
have been permit ted 10 declare and msin
/ ain their Indfrcnsence, for II was only
m outh before thr battle Of Lexington that
Ffsokliu declared 10 Lord Chatham that
be bsd Travelled isr sui vide in Anerics
add hsi 20, found che mrn druuk OF sob
ef who Use 10 favor Of i0lrpen5erce. II
tbs, bad been the rails. the proclaim ,iion
oi EN- anoips,iou cenld nes,r ~ i.sntd,
snd The sbsme Of slavery would sill Ill,
the stars upon our fss for 81 the ouise
nothing vss more distinctly declared by
Lspe0in aud bic advisers. & a hat slavery
where 4, ,Iistsi sosld oo' b. Interfere |
with. IL sar. evenis ebspse the sliaa
lioa vsry rapidly. sn only ~heE The en- |
crowns tie work shall We uuly eoupfe
head Ito sres. qaesiions which await d.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-08-25
Opposed 20 Annexation .

Carl Schurz is strongly opposed ia
snneIing any conquered territory. 10 9
speech at conference at Saratoga be
said 10 part:
Let the thought OF annexation OF those
islands and their populotion TO the United
States, either as states or as subject prov
lnces, be abandoned, Let Cuba and POI
to Rico be occupied by our military forces
under able and discreet OF officers until
the people there, with such aid on the
part OF the United States as may be neces
sary, will have formed effective civil gov
eruments and an armed force VI their own
Tor the maintenance OF public property.
Let them set in accordance with the er
plicit promise given in the resolution OF
Congress, that the control OF those islands
be turned over to tht people thereof. Let
fnol settlement include agreements with
them, recurring to American citizens on
the islands the fullest protection in their
right of.owning property aud carrying on
sllsorts OF business, and, il you please, OF
establishing and maintaining churches and
educational institutions and whatever
other agencies Of civilization there may
be.
Ia this way we shall do our full duty to
them without dis regard OF the superior
duty which we owe to our own republic.
The problem OF the future OF the Philip
ines is no doubt much more complicated 1.
Bot as to the main points that concerns
the United Stated, / shall say that the
same principle should be adhered to as in
the case OF Cuba and Porto Rico. that is,
We ehould Obtain by means Of agreement
the greatest attsinsble facilities for com
merce and civilizns Influences with the
least political responsibilities and entap
clements; In other words, we should not
aDnox, but secure the opening to our &C
ivties OF the territories concerned.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-08-25
Adyt.sto aiotl,srs.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
OF your rest by q sick child suffering and
crying With pain OF cutting teeth2 II &c
send 1T once aud get bottle OF Mrs, VIM
slows Soothing Syrup for children teeth
ing, 1t cures dysentery, diarhoes, regul
lstes the stomach and bowels. cures wind
collie. sof,ens the gums, reduces ipfsma
tion. and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup for Children Teetbing is pleasant
the taste and is the prescription OF one
Of the oldest and best female pbysicisn
and nurses in the United States and is for
sale by oil druggists throughout the world
price 25 OTIS bottle.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-08-25

The Assoeistsd Press learns that the
Philippine lunis 10 London received dis
patch irom Msuils yesterday announcing
,ha meters tLsfe are rapidly quieiinR
down add the friction between Gen.
A ainsldo and the Americans is disappear
log According 10 the lun,a's advice the
ins ureents Tor time regarded Gen. Mer
riu and Gen. Anderson ~ msiiin.n aud
feared that they would ADOPT harsh
methods, like the Spspisrds did toward
the PHILIPPINES, but the insurgents from
the first have bad the greatest confidence
10 Admiral Dewey, whom they regard -
sort OF father aud the most important
American at Msnils. TIE iunis is sstisf
ed that all friction will soon disappear and
there will be no trouble from the insur
gents IL the Americans decide 10 retsin the
Philippines. According to 9 wealthy
Filipino now 10 London the Filipinos 10
Europe are oil well-lo-do people Hither
TO they have held slooi from The iusur
gents, but they realize their IN 'erests de
msnd action aud are about 10 form = com
mittee 10 open negotiations with the junts
here. They ate oil 10 favor Of having the
archipelago retained by the United States.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-08-25

BY The exercise OF its military power
and the expenditure OF hundreds OF mil
lions OF dollars the United States has brok
ed Spsin's bold upon the colonies IL op
pressed. This was done mainly as a mea
sure OF OF selfdeiepse aud 10 luetlce to
our own national interests. Perpetual
rebellion 10 Cuba disturbed the tranquil
" Of this country, injured our commerce
and was the source OF expense TO Us 10
numerous ways. The war was not one OF
abstract humanitsrisnism. Bat for the
destruction OF the Maine, or some other
strocity Agsinst Ameficsns, no such con
flict was probable. The insurgents are
wrong to suppose that this nation is q
knigh!-errsnt at lsrse, using Its army and
navy and pouring ont its wealth to set mp
experimental republics with illiterates
and bali breeds 10 charge. Oar war with
Spain was founded on our own well-dtfn
ed grievances, and the victory we earned
is distinctly our own.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-08-25

risiesnau ~ sell A. the sfnsess snd
rsaiaes q The uiiltsfy seniua he
made sc ms,ske, The !ssiousies ereiiod
10 foms e The rsiions Of Esfope by The
enirsnos a The uaitud s,siss isto Geld
we're shly net By "a, leader. vbo.e sits
have jaH bees revealed to Lis oonhiry
uen. Wben ioftisn medtlers crossed The
proper limit be rpsIled them with lasi
eboash Of decisioa. A. TIC end he con
pellrd ,hs ctr 10 Surrender npoa his
iefns, ssd u is lesi,lnsiely The prits Of
be opsta.iaof, Az ior bis sresi navel
battle, d, vill be famous =. loss - time
eniars II ~n splehdidly inireF ID and
yet earetnily orsabirsd s,t.ci, combin
iug Of once tie pfeIouudes, calculation
and The mou brilliantly aggressive oosr
age
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-08-25

The New York Journal sives the follow
iDg condensed history oil the war: Hos
Utilities begun. April q 1898 Peace pre-
posal conditionslly accepted August 2
1898 Number Of days OF sotusl war, l05
cost in lives to Spain. stout II. 600 killed.
mo official report OF Spanish casualties
published Cost to the United States,
about 253 killed and sbout 1924 wounded
What We lost: The Maine, with 266 men
What Spain lost: Montolo's fleet, Cerve
rs's feet. Cubs, Porto Rico, one OF the
Lsdrones and possibly the PHILIPPINES
Strength OF the United States army when
war was declared, q 532 men. Strength
now. 27s,500 men. Strength OF the
United States navy when war was declsr
ed: Battle ships sni cruisers, IA; moni
tors. 10; unsrmored steel vessels, l6, gun
boats, 10. torpedo boats, % Strength
nov; Battle ships and cruisers. 80, moni
tors. 10; upsrmored st,el vessels, 81; gun
boats, 20; torpedo boats. %; special craft.
45.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-08-25

10 rtlstio4 TO Cubs, Congress has given
the pledge thai sben we psciiy the colony
We have liberated we will .lesvs the gov
ernment and control Of the island TO ia
people" As to the PhilIi, liner. the lsr
susee Of tue protocol Is tina, We -ill occu
py and retain the city aud bay 81 Msnils
and the port Of Msrils peudius the con
clutiot OF = tres,y OF peace, which shall
determine the coutiol aud form Of SOW n,
tDeDt Of the Philippines" To these pio
positions The government lie tflicl.lh
bonud. Dor frat oblisAt,on 10 Cubs is tt
psciiy II by g military rule sIcl,iveiy our
o~n. This putpose was ayo~ed by Con
sfess. The status Of the PHILIPPINES viii
be hied by the tasa,y TO be framed by
American and Spsnish commissioners
No inAnrsert participation. rs distinct
element, lie provided for. nor is any posi-
bic |, is tie duty Of The irssrsents, and
sssurediy their Interest. TO discard iboit
srms md tara their s,tcntion 10 pescefnl
ipassfJ.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-08-25

The st. Lons Globe we'll ssys that 10
several very important respects Dewey re
sem bles Grant He is original aud suds
cious. Nobody ever heard him grumbl
ing sbou. any inadequsoy OF means at his
command or the character OF the task to
which he is assigned. He does bis work
promptly aud cheeriully with the forces
At his disposal. He does it so thoroughly
that IL will never have 10 be done over 9
saiL by him or by any one else. Dewey
" II. in history, have the primacy among
The fighters Of the Spanish wsr which
Grsut had among tbose OF the war Of
secession. The contest for second and
third place among the great personalities
OF the war OF 1898 may be keen. but the
drst place belongs TO Dewey.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-08-25
Second only to The races a, Concord, n

Second only to the races at Concord, N
a.. was the appearance OF Charles Tsy lo'
OF White River junction. who 10 undoub,
eddy the Oldest horsemsn on the turf
When be appeared 10 the IL pace, dri,
ing Robert b, be was greeted with 81
ovation from the spectators. He was also
introduced from the Judges stand. In 81
pesrance Taylor is q typical Vermont Ysr
kee and greatly resem bles ,mes A. Herns
10 bis role 10 "Shore Acres" When sex
cd how old he was, he replied that Decen
Der % be would be 81 years old.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-08-25

la the forthcoming spnnsl report Of the
commissioner Of pensions, II. Clay Eysas.
IL siii be shown that june, 20, 1897. there
were 90 The rolls Of the pension buresu
go Ola pensioners, To this must be add
81 Gs52 original claims granted bat no re-
eo,ded. aud T65 restorAaons which we're
not entered 81 the time on the books
Cnm missioner Evans granted 81, GAS orisi
n.i elslms during The peat year. There
absolutely no means OF ever spproIimst
ins shat the claims will be uuder the re
caat var. tie pension Office hes done moth
los 9Th the claims ths, have been placed
mp 10 this tine.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-08-25

At the Republican caucus 10 Benninl
ton Saturday evening Henry T. Cnshnsl
OF North Bennington was nominated 81
candidate TO represent the town ut th,
next legislature. The contestants wer,
Mr.. Cusbmsn aud Eiwsri ID. yelling
both OF whom reside at North Bennington
Both are well-kpown residents Of III,
town and both are manufacturers. Cnst
man polled 1875 votes, yelling lis Al
the democratic caucus Emory s. Harris
late United States marshal for Vermont
Was unsnimo usly nominated candidate io'
representative