Evening star., 1898-07-16

en- from the church before any Of the party
could contribpte to relieve ner distress.
Another characteristic scene occurred on
the funta, opposite Morro Castle. When
the heat became insufTera ole, two Of the
congressman were in the habit OF driving
to this spot 10 enjoy the cool sea brerze-
1t was f1anked by an old fertilization and
lumber yard, with a bulkhead and a
sn all pier near 10y. A negro, naked TO the
waist and barefooted, frequeatcd the place.
his right leg was swollen 20 an enormous
size. The driver called attention 10 ;he
rtan by remarkinE that he had AN tle-
phant's leg. He was suffering from eie-
lhantiasis The foot and le. We're as large
as those Of an elephant. one OF the uarty
threw him a handful OF Spanish cogpers.
within a minute a score of reCoaC -ntia-
dos appeared. They had bean lying be-
tween the piles Of lumber. 1aa were anx-
fous TO participate in the distribution. The
excitement spread to others IN the vicinity.
Three or four wretched sufferers were sit
ting beneath the pier in ;he shade OF the
bulkhead. The tide was low. They saw
what was going on and struggled through
the black mud in an effor, 10 reacn the
Punta. One fell and was vainly IrylEg to
regain his feet when jhe parry. overcome
by the distressing sight, drove away. These
poor beings had left Los Fossas, a steam-
ing pen into which they had beea driven
by Weyler's orders. and were wandering
about the city in search of sustenance.
An Amusing Incident.
Such scenes Of horror were relieved by
msny an amusing incident. A story wide
ly printed OF coEgI I-saIan who used mis-
umbrella I'm an engagement with COM
psny Of Spanish soldiers hal no founGa-
tion in iact. One ght. aoA ever. this same
representative invited colleague to ride
down the Prado. carriage was called,
and an interpreter was totd 10 instruct the
driver to move slowly alolg the cltrn. Civ
ing the visitors an opportunity TO listen TO
the music of a magnificent band stationed
near the statue of Queen Isabella. The
scene seemed like one OF ench:nl meH1.
Hundreds of ladies coquetgishiy errHyed,
with veiis drawn partly across thCir fta-
lures, were parading the park listening 10
the music. As soon as the visitors entered
the carrigae the driver set OF a full speed
Go slow" shouted one of the congress-
men, We want TO hear the music and look
a the ladies'
"'Quiere que vaya mas lgero?' asked the
driver.
Isl. 81, senor.' replied the western con-
gresham, using the only Spanish words In
his vocabulary.
The drivers whip whistled in the air.
and the horse redoubled his speed The
equipage dashed down the brilliantly light
ed street, and the congressman looked at
each other in astonishment.
Slower, slower they shouted
Mas ligero?' inquired the driver. with
the sibiiant 81, 81 in response.
The lash was again applied, and the
promenaders was fastened upon the car
riage The congressman had lost all inter-
est in the ladies, although The ladies were
eVincing deep interest IN the congressman.
As a last resort the western member arose
from his seat, clasped the driver around
the waist and reached for the retus. Cn-
fortunately he secured the right rem alone.
and the vehicle swung in d circle on two
wheels, bringing the horse over the curb
That Will do for me- said the eastern
representative = he sprang from the car
rage Il never did care much for a ride,
any now
His companion followed him and settled
with the driver, with the remark that he
guessed he had enough They walked
three-quarters of a mile back to the Hotel
PeSaJe and upbraided the Interpreter in uu-
measured terms. 1t turned out .hat he had
told the driver to take the party to some
place of amusement, as they wanted to
hear music. 1t was after . O'Clock. and tae
driver was anxious to arrive at a music
hall before il closed for the night. OF
course, he understood not a word OF Eng
lish. When told to go slower he asked IL
he should go faster. The 81. si of the
western congressman confirmed him in his
belief, and he was utterly dumfounded
when the reins were seized and the visitors
dIsembar arked
Another amusing incident occurred while
these two congressman were dining in
restaurant. At an adjoining table sat two
Spanish officers. They glared saVagely at
the two strangers, jabbering meanwhile In
vigorous Spanish. The congressman, fancy
ing that they were the subject of CONVEX
sation, became indignant.
L believe said of them, that
these fellows calling US American pigs
and using other insulting terms. l have
half mind to walk over to them and de-
mand an explanation He Was about 10
do something rash. when a Scotchman. who
sat at the table. smiled and said:
You make a mistake. The gentlemen
are not referring to you in any manner.
The heavy man is damning his shoes say
ing that they pinch his feet and give him
great pain His friend is advising him to
Sell them and have a pair made by Hav-
ana shoemaker
Both had drawn their shoes from the
quartermasters department on the previous
day. The small officer had exchanged his
with a shopkeeper and was advising his
Comrade to follow his eXamnle-'