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FIRST BLOW MAY BE t
STRUCK AT THE GANARIES
Spain Would BE Seriously Crippled
by the Seizure of Those
Islands.

WAsHlSGToN, April 6--The plan ol
action for the naval forces in the event
OF hostilities is now practically completed
as Il result Of several weeks constant
work ON the pult of Office to whom was
entrusted this important feature OF the
war preparations.
While these plans are naturally most
closely guarded, it may be stated on high
authority that one feature OF them con
templates dash by the flying squadron
under Commodore Schley to The Canary
Islands. This proposition is as yet ten.
tative, as all projects subject to nnfore.
seen conditions must be, but has received
most careful consideration by the naval
authorities.
As outlined by high naval official,
the plan is that in event of Il declaration
OF war the flying squadron. as it is now
composed, or possibly " ith the addition
OF lew more ships. will Immediately
start for the east, will. the Canaries as
its destination. Naval officials do not
think that it would be difficult task
for 30 powerful feet to establish a
station ut tn 1t point and operating from
it as a base, harrass the coast Of Spain.
From that point the squadron would
not only be placed advantageously to in,
tercent Spanish merchantmen, but would
be in a position. should circumstances
demand, to attack seaport. 1t was
also pointed ont by this officer that to
seize and hold the Canary Islands
would be a severe blow to Spain, inas-
much az the islands lie betw Cap,
Verde Islands and Spain and III direc
line with the route to Cnba.
Should such a plan be pnt in opera
tion the American feet in Cuban waters
would lie composed Of the present
squadron ut the Tortugas and such ad-
ditional vessels as could b. spared from
the protection of the coast further up.
While there would, OF course, said this
officer, be certain amount Of danger in
removing the hving squadron 50 far
from home, it was felt that circun-
stances might arise which would justify
the dash to the Canaries hence the plan
was among those considered by the de-
partment, though Of course MT as yet
finally decided upon.
The sun., 1898-04-07
TIE HARRIS CASE
Coroner, Wright Will Hold the In.
quest on Saturday Morning.
T. Witnesses Held.

Coroner Wright will hold an inquest
on Saturday morning in the case Of
Francis Harris, alias Fannie Kelly. col
ored, who was fatally burned early on
Tuesday morning at No. . Lord street,
through having lighted lamp hurled at
her by Bert Trnsty, with whom she was
living.
In the meantime Trnsty will be held
awaiting the result of the coroncr's in
QUESTION.
II is not thought that he will be
tried onlthe charge of murder, but that
Of voluntary nianslaughter will be sub
Stitrted.
Trlsty still sticks to his statement
that the cause OF the "wonan's death was
the result Of accident.
Martha Dlckrry and Leo Roncy,
colored, are also held as witnesses.
The sun., 1898-04-07
McKINLEY'S MESSAGE
STILL WITHHELD
Peace at Any Price Men Pleased
at the Situation.
BIC CROWD At THE CAPITOL
Thousands Expected Some
Action But We're Disap-
pointed at the
Outcome.
GENERAL LEE LEAVES HAVANA
Americans are Hurrying From the 1sland-Schley's
Squadron Ready for Action-First Blow May
Be Struck at the Canares.

what they are he will not, OF course, say.
1t is believed that they were in effect to
be ready to start at any moment, That
he is prepared to do so is evident from
the fact that the divers have ceased their
work on the Massachusetts.
The bottom Of the big battleship still
contains quantity OF barnacles which
she took on while at Dry Tortngas. Ii
was the intention to thoroughly scrape
her
That the divers have been ordered to
Cease work and that the Massachusetts,
herself came down from Newport News
last night to take her place with the
fleet is in itself significant.
The dynamite, cruiser Nesuvlus was
expected here today. and the men on the
other vessels are delighted in corse-
quence.
The sun., 1898-04-07
SPANIARNS TRIED TO KEEP
DESTINATION SECRET
Vizcaya and AImilnntc Oqucndd
Reach That Port From
Havana.

WASHINGTON. April 6. The news that
the two big Spanish cruisers Vizcaya and
Almirante Oquendo had reached Porto
Rico has caused a stir in naval circles.
Tho fact OF their arrival shows that their
object in stealing out OF llavnna harbor
as they did was correctly $urmi>cd by
the Naval Board authorities. which
wanted the resident to send the flying
squadron after them at he time.
1t was undoubtedly the intention to
have the cruisers meet the torpedo
flotilla, which started from the Canaries
some time ago, and which was expected
to have reached Poto Rico tomorrow.
The sun., 1898-04-07


WASHINGTON, April G---The Presi-
dents message has been withheld.
Congress was not very much disaE-
pointed.
Neither are the patriotic citizens of
the United States.
The message is promised for next
week.,
Mark Hanna and Wall street capi-
talists are pleased over the action OF
Mr.. Mckinley.
No reason is given for his inaction
but it is intimated that it is to give
the Americans time to leave Havana.
Both branches of the houses were
packed with people at the sessions
held this afternoon.
When the message failed to mater-
ializc, disappoin, was plainly
written on all faces,
The streets $ oftbis city were thronged
with persons until late hour tonight
an., free expressions of speech were
heard on all sides.
The excitement is still intense and
If the promised message il net soon
made known i: Is not known what the
mass Of people will do In order TO gain
the Independence Of Cuba. q
The sun., 1898-04-07
SCKLEY'S. FLYING SQUADRON
NOW STRIPPED FOR ACTION
Commodore Receives Important Or
ders From Washington and All
Is Activity.

Fomr MONROE, April 6.--There was
more subdued excitement here today
than at any time within the past month.
Everybody was in state of expectancy,
and it was believed this morning that
before tomorrow is over the flying
squadron will have taken its departure.
Commodore Schley could move away
at an hours notice. The vessels under
his command are all stripped for action.
There is not foot OF timber on board
anys-ne Of them that could possibly be
dispensed with.
\, The Commodore has received i'm
portant orders from Washington, but
The sun., 1898-04-07
BATTLEyHlP TEXAS.

Sails Today to Join the Flying
Squadron at the Roads. "a.
New York, April G.-The battleshir
Teyas sailed from the Brookl, II Navy
Yard at S, o'clock this morning, for
Hampton Roads, where she will join the
flying squadron.
She is in fine condition and ready fol
any emergency.
The sun., 1898-04-07
OFFENDERS FINED.
Numerous Cases brought Up Before
Judge Ball IN Municipal Court
Vest nr(lay

In Municipal Court last evening the
case of John Carroll, charged with beg
ging on the streets, was continued until
this morning.
Jonn A. Tallry was fined 81 and costs
for drunkenness
Henry Carpenter, y visitor from the
eastern shore Of MARYLAND, created dis
turbance in the, lunch rooms of G. II.
Beckett's, ut Sixth and Shipley streets
Henry was fined - and costs, and de-
parted a sadder and wiser man.
Yesterday morning Alexander Breck-
inridge, coiored, was fined $40 and costs
for drunkenness and dis rderIy conduct
jeremiah Chester and William Domain
gave bond for their appearance this
morning, to answer the charge of being
drunk and disorderiy.
George Draper, color d, charged with
disOrderiy conduct vas fined Us and
costs.
William Grove and John Welch were
each fined 81 and COSTS fo" eing drunk.
Miss Lizzie High. whp las lecn
The sun., 1898-04-07
SPAIN WILLING TO SUBMIT
EVIDENCE To EUROPE
Has Not Received Report of Experts
Who Examined the Wreck Of
the Battleship.

WAsnISGToN, April 6.-senor Du Bose,
late Charge d Affaires OF Spain, who was
in charge during the critical period fol-
lowing the Maine disaster, today author
lied the following statements:
1.-The report Of the Spanish Commits
sion which investigated the Maine dis
aster has not yet lad time to reach
Madrid from Havana. Notwithstanding
this the Spanish Government is ready to
submit the evidence OF both sides to the
impartial Judgment Of the expert opinion
of the maritime nations OF the world
The sun., 1898-04-07
PEACHES NOT HURT.
Farmers Wrapping the Trees With
Muslin and Good Crop
EXDccteu,

A report from Delmar last night says
that the peach and berry crop was not
hurt as bad as first expected.
The buds of the peach trees did not
droop Tuesday night as was first re-
ported.
Several farmers near Bridgeville and
Ridley have wrapped their trees with
thick muslin. ltgood weather prevails
through this week, the outlook will be
good for first class crop.
The sun., 1898-04-07
AUTHORITIES CANNOT
PROTECT AMERICANS.
This is What Consul Brice, oi
Matanzas, Notified General

Z, HAVANA, April 6,--Consul Brice, at
Matanzas, has requested Consul General
Lee TO notify the State Department that
the civil authorities cannot protect AM
orleans in case OF an outbreak.
The sun., 1898-04-07

Miss Lizzie liayman is the guest of
friends at Springfield, Mass.
The sun., 1898-04-07

Miss Lizzie lIigh whp las lecn
Visiting friends in New Y r., has re-
An'hri hume.
The times., 1898-05-18
MUTT EXTEND THE TRACK.
A BfII Affecting the Metropolitan
halfway

Mr.. Richardson has introduced in the
House a bill requiring the Metropolitan
Railroad Company to extend its Ninth
Street line with double track and under
ground electric power" as follows:
Beginning az It's present tracks on Florida ave
nue. al 4 point where sherman Avenue would in
tersect Florida Avenue oH being extended south
ward; thence north over Wright Cox's sub
division, TO said sherman Avenue; thence north
on said sherman Avenue to the intersection OF
I.rdecker Street; thence west on Lydecker street
10 Holmead avenue, thence through the land
known as the M9ttingy tract, by such route as
the Commissioners Of the District Of Columbia
shall designate, To Fourteenth Street and SheTi-
dan Avenue; thence northWCsteTly with and over
Sheridan Avenue 10 Seventeenth Street. thence
south on Seventeenth Street TO Park Street.
il is provided. however, that if the
Commissioners shall deem il impracti-
cable 10 operate with underground cleo
fric power. by reason Of Sherman Ave
nue. not being paved, they may permit
the use Of double overhead trolley until
Sherman Avenue shall have been paved.
The extension shall be completed and in
operation in nine months.
Another proviso is 20 the effect that if
the company does not desire to pass over
the land IN Wright q CoX's subdivision, il
may. in lieu thereof extend its line from
its present terminus al Tenth Street and
Florida Avenue east over and with Grant
Street TO Sherman Avenue.
The times., 1898-05-18
BUFFALO BILL ROBBED.
A Bold Thief FliIches His Famous
Buffalo Scarf Pin.

Inspector Mattingly was notified yester-
day that Hon. William F. Cody, Buffalo
Bill" had his famous buffalo scarf pin
stolen from his shirt front by nervy
thief while the Wild West show was in
this city last week. The pin was highly
priced by Mr.. Cody. II was a buffalo
head, studded with diamonds, and as
Buffalo BilT' expressed It, was greatly
admired by the crowned heads of Europe
and others" reward of S75 has been
offered for the recovery of the valuable
jewel.
Burglars entered the bar-room of Will
liam Hettinger. No. 415 Eighth Street
northeast, Monday night, by climbing
over the transom OF the front door. The
thieves secured ten half-pint TASKS filled
with whisky, and S6 in cash.
Thomas Boland reports that 1880 was
stolen from his residence, No. us Second
Street northwest.
A music box and cane were stolen from
]. NJ. North, No. 1105 K Street northeast.
The times., 1898-05-18

Nothing succeeds like sue
cess" and nothing that has re-
Gently been put on the market has
won such universal favor as has
the National Capital Brewing Co. S
Diamond Beer.
It's six months old, which ac-
counts in part for its fine flavor
and wholesomeness. If you like
dark beer Munchner" will please
you.
As-Case of ? dozen bottles, only
sf.25. Write or phone 222. Nation
al Capital Brewing Co., 18th, 18th
and ID SITS. 5. c.
The times., 1898-05-18
A VENERABLE CROOK.
An Aged Peusion SwindIer Convict
ed at PhiIndeIphfn.

One Of the Oldest pension swindlers that
ever worried the department has just been
convicted at Philadelphia
After serving a sentence OF seven years
for drawing five pensions at one time
George Kelly. alias Charles Watson, alias
numerous messmates of the United States
steamship Savannah, viii now be SEN
Genced 10 another term for drawing three
more.
Kelly is nearly eighty. a patriarch in
appearance and very shrewd. He knew
the names Of all the sailors aboard the
Savannah and whenever one Of them died
without leaving any relatives he would go
90 Jersey City, New York, Newark or
Baltimore. swear that he was the deceas-
ed and apply for pension.
Kelly is a veteran Of the Mexican and
civil wars
The times., 1898-05-18
Severe Loss 10 Farmers.

Rockville, Nd. May 1.-THE farmers
coming in from different sections of the
county today report that great damage
was done throughout the county last
evening by the rain and hail and a heavy
wind storm which preceded it. The
wheat crop in the county, which has been
somewhat forward in its growth, is re-
ported as being particularly injured and
is causing much anxiety. 1t is generally
thought that the loss sustained by the
farmers will be at least half the grow
ing crop. Many fields throughout that
portion of the county bordering on the
Potomac have been nearly destroyed by
the heavy fall of rain.
The times., 1898-05-18
M0ToRMAN ExoNERATED.
james W. AnEeI Came to His Death
by Hfs own Fault.

Coroner Carr held an inquest Yesterday
afternoon al the morgue, al the Sixth
Precinct Police Station. over the body Of
James ". Angel, who died Al the Emer-
gRecy Hospital al an early hour yester-
day morning from injuries received by
being run over by an electric car on
Pennsylvania Avenue on Monday night.
The jury returned verdict eXoHerat-
ing the motorman or conductor of the
car from any blame. Sergt. Falvey. OF
the Metropolitan Police, who was on the
car al the time, stated that he saw An
gen walking to the car frCom the side
wax and feit the jar when he was struck
Aubrey Anderson. of Bowling Green, Va,
who was with the deceased about an
hour before he was killed, said that An
PsH was drunk. ana that just before he
Jumped in front Of the moving train he
gave a loud whoop.
Ed j. Farley who also saw the man
before the accident. thought he was crazy,
There was nothing found on the body
by which IL could be identified. and j
is being kept al the morgue in hopes
that some Of the deceased's s friends may
claim it,
The times., 1898-05-18
Your

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Discard it for new sprias shape;
Our selection Of both Deroys anu
Alpines surpasses any other line
in town. All the newest styles
and most popular colors at $l.50,
$500, $3.50 and $3-for either
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Mems Golf Caps, Boys and.
Children's Cloth Hats and Caps,
and full line of the newest and
best straw hats for men. women
and children.
Some very handsome new shades
in Mems Shoes for Spring wear.
A choice variety of canvas, crash
and duck Shoes-both high and
low cut-for street or bicycle wear,
exclusive styles-totally different
from those seen elsewhere.
The times., 1898-05-18
LfbcraI Donuttops Recefyed,

The hearts Of the little tots at the
George E. Maulsby Home, No. 2SO c Street
northwest, were made glad yesterday by
the advent OF many Ladies Bountiful'
and the distribution Of pounds of good
ies. Today was donation day at the home
and the ladies Of the city responded nobly
10 the call by contributing everything ne
cessary for the comfort Of the little ones.
The affair was conducted by Mrs. NJ NJ
Gibson and was in every way a success.
The times., 1898-05-18
DYSPEPSIA.

Remember that GROVER GRh-
HAMS remedy is GUARANTEED to
remove all distress FROM THE
FIRST DOSE. 1t fs folly to suffer
when zoe. bottle, procured from
your druggist, Will correct instant
ly all unpleasant symptoms. An In
InIlibfe Specific for Dyspepsia,
Heartburn, GnstrItis and all dis
cases arising from an Impaired Di.
pestive System. Write to Grover
Graham Co., Newburgh, N. ", for
pamphlet.
The times., 1898-05-18
Fell From n scnnoId.

While George Fritch was at work on
the new church at North Carolina Avenue
and Eighth Street southeast, about 1870
O'Clock yesterday afternoon, he missed
his footing and fell 10 the ground. His
right hip was fractured and he was other
wise severely injured about the body Mr..
Fritch was removed 10 his home, No 1924
Tenth Street northwest, in the police am
bulance
The times., 1898-05-18
A Cold Bottle of Export,

Beer is the most inviting of liquid re-
freshments. No other beer quite so fine
"a bottles. s125. Write or phone Wash
Brewery Co, 4th and F ne.
The times., 1898-05-18

A properly-made suit is a strong
letter of recommendation. A
Burns Suit fills all requirements.
Exclusive stock to select from.
Prices moderate.
J: D. BURNS 81 CO.. Ninth and SITS NV
The times., 1898-05-18

lASlELbERu, The Reliable JeweIer,
now AT II03 Pa. Ave-. viii remove
40 935 Pa Ave. May 23. Until then n
discount of 20 per cent is allowed
on ali Diamonds, Watches and jew
eIrs.
The times., 1898-05-18

Me Mems Fast-oOloF once Goats; great 3Ec
TENYiIIE. ZOE Seventh Street Northwest st
The times., 1898-05-18
CASTELBERG. The Re,tab1e Jeve,er

now at 1903 Pm. Ave-, will remove
to 935 Pa. Ave. May 23. Until then
q discount of 20 per cent is allowed
ON afI Diamonds, Watches and Jew-
eIry.
The times., 1898-05-18

Kobo, the Great Consumption Cure,
the only remedy that positively cures In
all stages. Don't fail to avail yourself of
the weeks trial free. At Office of KOBO
MEDICINE CO., No. $40 F Street n. W.
ap25-tf-em
The times., 1898-05-18
ROBINSON & CHERRY CO.
18th and F SIS. n. ".
CITY BREVITIES.

Nettie Gladin. colored. residing at No.
$40 II Street southwest, fen in a hit al
New Jersey Avenue and B Street south
east yesterday afternoon, and was pain
fully injured
The police authorities here have been
requested to look ont for Emmett Glenn.
thirteen years OF age, who disappeared
last Thursday from his home, No. LIN
den Avenue Baltimore.
Policeman Owens captured five turn
pike tourists at .Hoho's Rest" near the
Anacostia freight yards. last night In the
Police Court this morning they VIII Dc
charged with being suspicious characters
under the Vagrancy act.
The times., 1898-05-18
Good Fishing at Rockville.

Rockville, Nd, May 17.-Great sport is
found in the neighboring streams of this
place by the sportsmen of this section, in
white fish fishing. Mr. Albert J. Almon-
ey, of this place, has for the past two or
three days caught large strings of white
fish measuring from seven to eleven
inches long. The fishing is better this
year than has been known for many
years past.
The times., 1898-05-18

CASTELBERG, The Reliable Jewe1er.
now at 1103 Pa. Ave-, will remove
to $50 PA. Ave. May 23. Until then
discount OF 20 per cent is allowed
on all Diamonds, Watches and jew
eIry.
The times., 1898-05-18

Through SLEEPER Washington to
BunaIo. Eaitimore q Ohio n. n.
Elegant Pullman sleeping cars. leaving
Washington, daily. sos p. m. via Royal
Blue Line and Lehigh Valley Railway.
Arriving Buffalo AT 1880 q. N. next
day. Returning, arrive Washington at
II 90 am. myIS-Jt
The times., 1898-05-18
Lawn Benches.

Made OF the very best wood
bent to conform to the body;
painted yermillion, and are first
class, high grade goods; 5-foot
bench for :, ...................
The times., 1898-05-18
Straw mattings.

Best values in town-that's the
secret of our big sales-all grades.
We tack the Mating on your |
floor free of charge. Prices per
yard from ....-..............
The times., 1898-05-18
Chamber Suites.

A hundred different patterns
to choose from. New Spring styles.
All grades from the highest to
the lowest. A Solid Oak Chamber
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The times., 1898-05-18
Baby Carriages.

We offer you the choicest pat
terms from three manufacturers.
The samples fill a floor. No need
to look elsewhere for baby's
coach. Prices from ...........,.
The times., 1898-05-18
Credit is your privilege.

Don't ask it as a favor Demand it.
to suit yourself
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-30

of the President ought to call his atten-
ton without loss of time.
1t is this: If Mr.. McCook, and the
RoCkefellers. Havemeyers, Rothschilds,
ct al care to negotiate with the Span
ish and Cuban governments upon a
financial proposition of any legitimate
sort, there can be no possible objection
t. their doing so. There are very grave
objection to the idea that the Ameri-
can Government should act as promoter
and stock broker for a private bond en-
teIprise. In fact, we suspect that Mr.
Mckinley would be overstepping the
bounds of both propriety and his right
Il action in using the machinery and
power Of the National Government to
any such end.
To this view of a very disagreeable
subject We ask the attention of the Sem
ate and House of Representatives.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-03-30
Insult in Verse.

In the midst of the disgust and hui
initiation which We feel at the specta
Gle of a Government, supposed to be
free, bending to the will of company
Of Wall Street bondholders, it is inter-
esting to observe the way in which
the world in general regards us. The
| spirit with which the Presidents mes
sage to ongress-recommendi moth
| ing-has been received, is shown in the
fact that Alfred Austin, the Ass Lau-
reate of England, has dared to stab us
with a poem.
The verse is very much on the plan
of the jubilee poem which Mr.. Austin
after much labor and meditation under
a green tree ground out to order. 1t
is intended to cement Anglo-American
unity, but not being of the material
used for cement, will hardly do much IN
that direction. Mr.. Austin processes to
have heard something ION the wind of
the Western sea"-a sort of cry from
Macedonia, Come over and help us!''-
and he wants the Star-Spangled Ban
ner to deliver "a message to bond and
thrall." 1t may be as well to inform
MIR. Austin that the Star-Spangled
Banner is not in the Photograph bust
ness, and that it is not the intention
of the American people to have it used
in making signals to bond and thrall'
even the bond market.
What the voice may have been which
Mr.. Austin thought he heard is too re-
! ,,rph1ATa tho
mind to solve. The probabilities are
that he had his ear to the ground and
caught some of the vibrations of a Wall
Street stock ticker. This appeal to
England and America to come and take
tea together probably had its origin
somewhere in Lombard Street, but, af-
ter all, il is hardly worth while to guess
where. When one thinks, however, OF
that shaggy old minstrel. Alfred Ten
nyson. with his leonine head and flash
ing eyes, and the dignified rhythm Of
his verse. one considers how he would
have received an order to grind out
stuff Of this description, and there is
some consolation in the picture. There
were weak points in Tennyson. and he
could Defy royalty on occasion in a
way that was rather hard for an Amer
lean TO understand. but. after all, his
verses glorified people and traditions
that his fathers, from time immemor-
ial. had been taught to respect, and the
honor which he paid To monarchical in
stitutions was dictated by insrained
and instructive feeling. He never wrote
poetry with the purpose Of furthering
an alliance dictated by a lot of Eng
lish. French, and German bankers.
That was not his way Of doing work.
When Englshmen look back at the
magnificent legacy OF verse left by this
great. master. and then examine the
creature they have put in his place,
it must cause them rather peculiar
feelings.