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Evening star., 1898-04-29
Keeping an Eye Across the Sea.

There seems to be good reason to approve
of the dispositions so far made of the
American fleet in Cuban waters. The bust-
ness in hand is of the highest Importance,
and embraces far more than merely block
aiding the principal ports of the island The
fleet is easily able to attend to that Nor is
any doubt entertained of its ability also to
silence the Havana batteries. and cover
landing for troops at some desirable point.
But, good as the fleet is, it is most essen
tial that it remain good until after Spain
has shown her hand somewhat with respect
to her ships.
What is Spain's game? Her fleet that
sailed from the Cape Verde Islands TINS
morning is composed of some strong mate
rial. VIII she draw it back home? That
is hardly likely If she means to make
a fight at all. Will she push 1t on
over here. either to the relief of her troops
now penned up in Cuba or for the purpose
Of dash at our seaboard? Then we must
be prepared to meet it. and should take no
chances meanwhile of losing or disabling
any of ships.
As matter stand, We are strong. but none
too strong, on the sea, and our task is
heavy. Our own coast line is very long,
and in addition to that We are now guard
ing Cuba The real test of strength be-
tween the two powers will be on the sea,
and until we have measured ourselves with
Spain in at least one engagement in the At
lantie we shCuld take no chances of Grip
pling in any side encounters any of the
naval force we have. We shall soon know
what to expect, and probably where to ex-
pect it Our ships are better than Spain's,
and we think, much better manned; but
sea fighting is difficult and uncertain, and
we must go irto action for all that We are
worth
Cuba will not get away. Even If We
should have TO raise the blockade to turn
attention to a Spanish fleet, it would be at
no risk of losing any advantage so far as
Cuba is concerned. After successfully
meeting the enemy at sea, we could turn
again to the enemy on the island, and, feel
ing secure then from attacks afioat, move
on his works with more energy. But first
the Spanish fleet. If that is sent over We
must hunt it and crush it at all hazards.
When that is done, Cuba will be our meat
whenever We choose to salt it down.
Evening star., 1898-04-29
Cleaner and Better Pal

Cleaner and Better Public Vehicles.
AS noted yesterday in The Star, a way
has been found under existing law to pre-
vent the use Of dirty, ramshackle vehicles
for public hire at the various stands
throughout the city where these convey
ances are accommodated. This is good
news, for 1t has been plain for some time
past that the city was in sore need of such
a reform as this. The cabs and carriages
driven by public hackmen are. in many
cases disgraceful. They would cast reGec-
ton upon a small town. They are especial
ly out OF place in such a city as this, with
its generally clean appearance, its now fine
equipment of rapid traLsit cars and its
other appointments steadily approaching
the proper standard of National Capital
The enforcement of the regulations to be
promulgated may work some hardship on
few individuals. but It will be for the
betterment of the service. Some of the
shaeks now In use ought to be condemned
and put out of service entirely and for
ever. Many may be made available by rad
icai treatment. with new fittings and q
Evening star., 1898-04-29
The Eakir to the Fore.

The era for tall war yarns, constructed
for one purpose or another, is opening on
both sides of the sea. The fakirs are lin
bering up ard going into action in fine
style. The call seems to have been for reg
ulars only, and the response is all that even
the devil himself could wish for. .,
So far the favorite yarn on this side re-
lates to Spanish warships. They. are MAX
ing the most sudden appearances in the
most unexpected places-rising full equip
ped, from the foam. as il Were. Now they
are here, now there. But whether hovering
-"hoyering is the word-aruund- the North
or the South Atlantic coast cruising in
the English channel, on the watch for
Amerit an merchantmen, or making the
Mediterranean unsafe for American pleas
ure yachts, they are everywhere 'formida-
bic looking and bespeak ability Ito give
a good account Of themselves" If Spain
could only mass this force. not even Bri-
tannia would be able any longer to rule a
single wave.
In Spain they are diyersifying the CROP
The national ignorance lends itself easily
20 the origination and dissemination of
CUFF. The people are regaled with the most
soothing stories of American cowardice,
sordidness, divisions and general incapac-
ity. our soldiers and sailors are hodge
podge of poorly paid and discontented mer-
cinaries, led by amateurs and shopkeepers.
The President is a weakling, turned bully
at the behest of the mob. Congress is an
assemblage of howiing and corrupt igno-
ramuses. There is really no such thing as
American spirit or patriotism. The whole
American scheme of government, indeed.
is mere reckless sham. which it is to be
Spain's proud fortune and high duty to
expose. Her first performance ON this side
was to clean up the sayages. Her present
activity is for the purpose of cleaning up
their successors-sayages simply of an
other color.
The fakir has his rights, and when not
taken too seriously he is no bad fellow.
He is sometimes an instrument for good.
He will do us no harm in this war if his
discoveries of Spanish ships help to keep
US alert: nor shall we suffer by reason of
his depreciation of US to Spain. But he
owes something to society, and he must not
forget the fact He must not harp too
much on one string. He must not permit
his invention to grow jaded. Variety is not
only the spice OF life, but the fakir's true
crown of glory.
Evening star., 1898-04-29
Canadian Feeling.
From the London (ont.) Advertiser.

From the London (Ont.) Advertiser.
The feeling of CaSadians with respect to
individual standpoint, but the average
opinion we take to be somewhat as fol-
lows:
"a That it had become necessary, from
the standpoint Of humanity, that the state
of savagery in Cuba should be brought to
a termination. AS an English paper puts
it, it was necessary piece of scavenging.
CD That the Spanards had been at work
for three years endeayoring to 'pacify''
the unhappy island by fire and sword, and
had utterly failed, as might have been ex-
pected.
(3) That the suppression Of such a neigh
borhood danger and nuisance naturally fell
to the great country within 100 miles of
Cuba.
a. That interference at some time by the
United States was inevitable. as well as
necessary, and, If inevitable that it might
as well come now at any other time.
go That doubtless 1t is sentimentally
rather hard on poor old Spain to lose Cuba.
but only sentimentally as Spain will be
better on every way without Cuba than
with it,
90 That nothing is to be gained from
canting against the United States because
of her possibly mixed motives In entering
into and prosecuting the determination
that Cuba must be freed from Spanish
domination. No nation. no individual, not
Great Britain, not Canada, is exempt from
mixture of motives.
% That the providential outcome of the
present friendliness between Great Britain
and the United States seems likely to be
an eventual Anglo-American alliance. which
would dominate the world in the interests
Of civilization and ordered liberty.
90 For these reasons-though not with
out passing tear for Spain as pictur-
esque survival of an irretrievable mast
Canadians. as part Of the great EnrIish-
speaking world. heartily desire the success
OF the United States in the present con-
test.
Evening star., 1898-04-29
Opening Letters.

For many months before the outbreak Of
fostilities between this country and Spain
the latter government conducted a strict
censorship not only over the telegraphic
connections in and out of Cuba but also
over all incoming mail matter. Nothing
as permitted to pass through the post
offices without examination that looked in
the least as though 1T might contain in
foI nation of value or interest to the gov
ernment- Letters were usually received by
these to whom they were addressed with
mutiliated envelopes, palpably opened by
clerks or officials and with the disarrange-
ment brazenly explained with the official
annexation damaged in transmission"
There was no secrecy about this practice,
which vas officially regarded as legiti-
mate act of warfafe, even though Spain
did not acknowledge the existence of a
state of war and was at peace with other
powers. In sharp contrast with this spec
tacle of double dealing and insistent cir
cEmspeetion over the; mails is the perplex-
ity of this government when two let
ters have been held up on the suspi-
cion that perhaps they may contain con-
traband information from spies in this
country to Spanish agencies. The question
of opening such letters is debated with all
the gravity of the initial proposition to de-
clare war. The sanctity of the mail SER
vice is considered far too important to
be lightly disregarded, even for the pres
eryation of the national safety. The let
ters will In all probability be opened by the
proper authorities, and under the right
auspices, and the information will be held
as confidential. The matter merely affords
an additional instance of the radical differ
ence between American and Spanish meth
DDS of conducting public affairs.
Evening star., 1898-04-29
Honolulu as n Trade Center.

Aside from the present pressing reasons
for political union between the United
States and Hawaii there is a steadily grow
ing commercial reason that will clearly ap-
pear from the latest letter to The Star
from its Honolulu correspondent, printed
today The steady growth in the trans
Pacific trade is shown in a statement of
The number of vessels crossing the ocean
that have touched az Honolulu during the
first three ricnths of each of the last
eleven years The increase is surprising.
especially in the number of British ships
The latter have exceeded the American
bottoms no; only in number but also in the
ra tito OF increase.
Evening star., 1898-04-29

that the Ogden Goelet estate. from which
the government bought the yacht May
flower, now declines to accept the purchase
money, 100000 and thus gives the yacht
free to the nation. This latter action is
the more gratifying in view of the assertion
that was made that this same vessel had
previously beer offered to a European mon
arch for 100000. These actions are in line
with many that marked the attitude of the
men and women Of wealth toward the gov
ernment during the civil war. One of the
most notable instances of this patriotic
generosity was the gift of valuable
steamer to the nation by Commodore"
Vanderbilt which proved of great service.
These display: of substantial liberality do
more good than may be represented by the
mere money values. Unfortunately. there
exists among some classes of the people
deep and unreasc ming prejudice against the
rossessors of wealth. Often these fortunes
are the foundations of the most beneficial
commercial enterprises, giving employment
to many thousands and sustaining the ma
terial prosperity of the land in substan-
tial manner. If the wealthy possessed all
the attributes of extreme selfishness at
tributed to them by their unthinking crit
les, they would be loath indeed. at such a
crisis as the present. to give away their
oney and property and to hazard their
lives, out of mere patriotism. Yet these
cases that have been mentioned are but ex-
anples of the many cases where the capi-
talists have come forward to help the coun-
try in its performance of stern but nee
essary duty. Indeed. but one instance of
reluctance to join hands generously with
the government in this emergency has been
reported. A young Chicago millionaire. re-
Gently conspicuous through his daring oper-
ations, is said to have declared that he had
trouble enough fighting the bulls and bears
of the stock market without getting in
volved in any of Uncle Sans worries. 1t
is to be hoped that he was misquoted or
misunderstood but if not, he will serve ad-
mirably as the conspicuous exception which
proves the rule that there are today no
more loyal, liberal or steadfast patriots
than the possessors of the great fortunes
Wealth is undoubtedly handicap upon en-
trance into the highest state of patriotism,
just as it is obstacle to entrance into
the Kingdom Of Heaven; but it is whole
some sign of the times that all Americans,
whether rich OR poor. are today good Amer
leans.
Evening star., 1898-04-29

And now the physicians have rebelled
against the tyranny of the telephone COM
pany. 1t is not surprising. 1t Is gratify-
ing, for each OF these Instructions will
add to the chances of ultimate victory.
The physicians need the telephone prob
ably as badly as any other class Of citi-
zens. The means of a speedy summons of
a doctor to a sick-bed or to the sufferer
from an accident must be within the reach
OF every citizen. Precautionary reasons
operate against any system that will re-
strict tais privilege. The health and safety
OF the city demand that the restrictions
ard embarrassments thrown around this
use of the phone be prevented.
Evening star., 1898-04-29
MuIlin, MALTA or o,Malley.

The Chicago Inter Ocean enters a strong
plea in behalf of the man who fired the
first shot of the war, the gunner on the
cruiser Nashville who sent projectile
across the bows Of the freighter Buena
Ventura. H, is variously reported under
the names of Patrick Mullin, Michael NAL
lia and Torrance o. 'Malley and the Inter
Ocean reasonably protests against this dis
tressing uncertainty. An inquiry should
Immediately be set on foot by the proper
governmental authorities to ascertain the
exact identity of this historic parsonage,
whose right name. rightly spelled, ought to
be handed down to an admiring posterity.
The Star sympathizes with the Inter Ocean
i'll it's concern.
Evening star., 1898-04-29

Boys Shirt Waists. with or with
out collars-la,undered
75c. and ST. 90 each.
Evening star., 1898-04-29

thorough fumigation Of all old parts. 9th
ers may be retained without further atten-
ton, but It IL clear that from the time
the new order is enforced it will be neces-
sary to keep the inspector of hacks con-
stantly on the alert to see that there is
no back-sliding toward the old conditions
The standard must not only be raised, but
must be main tanned.
Evening star., 1898-04-29

Boys Tan Russia Calf Shoes. ex-
tra quality. extension soles. bulldoe
toe. band Welts-a hand q,
eooe shoe. RAlR........ WV
Evening star., 1898-04-29
Girls Clothing Dept.

is splendidly equipped with Ready-to-wear Outergar-
nfents tor girls and young ladies' All the brightest
and newest effects represented. In Wash Dresses
OF thin and heavy materials we are now showing a
most complete and beautiful assortment i'll styles adapt
able tor the various ages for which they intended
In White Dresses we have very elegant collection
IN sizes from to 18 years-elaborate and plain ef-
fects.
Among the heavy effects that we think particularly
well OF are WHITE LINEN, made in blouse style and
trimmed with white and blue braid large sailor collar
braided shield, gored and trimmed skirt
l he same effects shown in NEW BLUE
LINEN trimmed with white These are very stylish
and durable. Sizes to H. II
S6.75. to S9.75. According to size.
White Pique Dresses
with braid with blue
mems s;zes q to a. Very handsome garments. ~
S6.75 to S1.z5. According to size. -.
Evening star., 1898-04-29
"Stuttgarter''
Sanitary Wool
QJnderclOthing.

The surgeon general OF
the U. S. army is advising
the use of light weight
wooden underwear for the
soldiers during the present
campaign.
"Stuttgarter''
Underclothing
in light gauze weights, is
especially adaptable for
army and navy use. 1t is
delightfully."- cool and soft
and will not irritate the
most delicate skin. Rec
commended by physicians
all over the world as a
health protector.
Sold by US exclusively
in Washington.
We have just received
and will offer tomorrow a
lot of
Black Satten Shirts
for use of army men.
soc. and ST. rs each.
Second floor
Evening star., 1898-04-29

The Spanish common soldier in Cuba has
not been stimulated by reward or example
to any high sense of honor such as to pre-
vent him from wondering whether this is
not good time 10 desert
Evening star., 1898-04-29
A Red Letter Day.

THAT was a great achievement ex-
claimed the foreman On an emotional news
paper; "a great achievement. l ought to
have my salary raised for that"
What did you do?' :
Il not only got all the headlines into the
paper, but some of the news that came
with themr' :
Evening star., 1898-04-29
Handkerchief.

1.-THE home team got beat pretty badly
the other day" remarked one citizen. -
Yes. Did you hear how many runs the
other side made?' - :.
'No. L asked little boy who had tears
in his eyes. but he was unable to tell. He
said he hadn't learned to count higher than
TO-"
Evening star., 1898-04-29
Uncle Sa,n's ExpcrIence,


He spoke to the Spaniards in gentle reprooi
In years that have long passed away.
"Manana," they answered. He then stood
aloof :
And a lexicon borrowed straightway.
Uncle Sam spoke again, and again the reply
"Manana,, fell soft on his ear.
And he ardentiy longed as the weeks drift
ed by
A different answer to hear.
But everything comes to the man who will
walt
That is, if he labors the while;
And now to relieve the monotonous state
Sounds a word of different style.
To Uncle Sans cannon, with speech loud
and plain,
The answer was welcome and strange.
"Manana' no more was the weary refrain
'Diablos!" they yelled for a change.
Evening star., 1898-04-29
Second floor.
Shoes for
Young Folks.

All the new shapes, all
the best feathers, black
and all the correct shades
of tan and russet. Special
attention is called to our
elegant assortment of Bal
let Slippers for May balls,
parties, commandments,
exhibitions, etc.
Among especially at
tractive values are the fol-
lowing:
Chiidren's Patent Leather ono-
strap slippers. spring heel, round
toe; also Wei Kid. same G,
style fair- r-..-.......... YA-o
Misses Patent Leather one-stran
slippers, spring heel. round toep
also vicf KID Slipper, &C.
same style Pair Sl.6O
Evening star., 1898-04-29
At SI2.sO each
Childrem's Trimmed Hats

Are here in splendid assortment adapted for vari-
GUS needs. Saturday, usual we shall make special
sale of Chdrens Trimmed Hats, and Offer among
other good values, Trimmed Hats in all the new shapes
and coors, trimmed in various pretty effects with flow
ers ribbons, chiffon, etc, at the special price,
$500 each. Others up to $500 each.
We have just purchased and offer for SATURDAY.
lot of
Womem's Fine Untrimmed Hats
At one-third the regular price.
They made of fine straw brads and straw braids
and chifons combined All the best shapes are repre-
sented including the "Shepherdess" Short-baok Sail
ors, Turbans flare front, etc. in natural straw color
yellow, black, navy, brown and green.
Special price, SOC. Regular price, S1.5O
Also Roses buds and foliage-in the wanted colors,
at the special price, 15c bunch.
cial price, I5c bunch.
Special exhibition of Hats and Bonnets for the COM
ing Horse Show will occur Monday next
Evening star., 1898-04-29
Wormen's Fine Untrimmed Hats
At 0ne-third the regular price
Infants Outfittir1g Dent.

We permit any but the newest, the daintest.
the best in Little Folks Wear to come into this de-
partment. Paris and Berlin elegances are shown in
generous Quantities and in the latest effects American
productions from the leading designers and makers
from the practical little garment for everyday wear to
the most luxurious Quality is the first consideration
Prices are in perfect harmony
Attention is called to the following for Saturday:
Evening star., 1898-04-29

"Do you intend to go to the war;" in
quired one member of a swell metropolis
tan regiment
will set be there?' responded the
other ITO tell you the truth. 1 just go.
into town and didn't know that invitations
were out. When is it to be?'
Evening star., 1898-04-29

A popular loan will deprive the dema-
gogue of another standby. 1t will be use
less for him to seek to arouse any wide
spread resentment against people who hold
Evening star., 1898-04-29

General Blanco will have chance to
show the world whether it is true that great
literary work is likeliest to be done On an
empty stomach.
Evening star., 1898-04-29
Muslin
Underwear.

A bunch of items from
the Muslin Underwear De
partment, being the best
intrinsic values obtainable
for a half dollar. The gar
ments are correctly proper
toned, well made and
right in every respect.
White Lawr Dressing or Breakfast
Sacques. tight back. loose front.
turnover collar. ruflie on col roo
lar and sleeves. Each. ~.
Japanese Skirting Petticoats. In a
variety Of patterns, bias ruflie put
on with beading, French roc
back. Each. h.....-......... 9-
Muslin Gowns. good quality, Huh
bard style, double yoke back. tucked
yoke front, ruffie on neck and roo
sleeves. Each. ....-....... J~'
= Fine Cambria Corset Covers, ssluane
or We neck, trimmed with fne eo~
embroidery. Each. o'
Muslin Chemises. trimmed with
embroidery and insertion or eo~
corded band. Each. oSs
White Lawn Aprons. double width,
deep hem or hem and tueks, roe
wide and long ties. Each. ~
Second 6ooK.
Evening star., 1898-04-29
SHOOTING STARS.
\ Protest From the Seventh.

A Protest From the Seventh.
When Americas foe
We were called on to drub
1 was willing to go
With the rest of my club.
But rude men have shaken
Ny sentiment strong.
I couldn't have taken
My valet along!
Evening star., 1898-04-29

The task of fixing up the news from
Matanzas is only an inkling to the press
censor at Madrid of how hard he Is going
to be obliged to work.
Evening star., 1898-04-29

Spain will, of course. take into considera-
tion the strong probability that any priva-
teers it sends cut will be caught and added
to the collection.
Evening star., 1898-04-29
Girls Refers.


Some very special val
ues in the best styles pro-
dueed this season, as fol-
lows:
At $2.oo each.
All-wool Cloth Refers. navy blue
and red. slashed sailor collar, elab-
orately trimmed with braids. Sizes
4 to II. A very stylish garment at
low price.
= - -
AT $500 each.
All-wcol Chev;ot Refers. double
breasted. large sailor collar braided
in white and gold and black and
gold. Sizes to IA. A very excep-
tional value.
Third floor.
Evening star., 1898-04-29

Washington's base ball club seems to la
Dor under the Impression that an armistics
has been declared.
Evening star., 1898-04-29
Special.

One lot OF odds and ends in Chill
dren's Spring and Summer Under
wear, in white and blush gray, with
high neck and long sleeves. These
goods were left over from last season
and sold for 25c., $50. and 2oc.. If
there is anything here that will please
you take your choice for. .l2hc.
Evening star., 1898-04-29
Young Mems
Patent Leather
Shoes.

These goods are Of a high quality;
made and finished I'm a superior
manner; have regulation bulldog toe.
extension soles: just the shoe for
dressy young men. An ex-
cellent value. PaiF..... p4.Ob
Second floor.
Evening star., 1898-04-29
WOODWARD AND LOTHROP.
10th and Streets w.
Boys Clothing Department.

Spring Clothing for spring wear-new goods, new
styles, all the latest and most desirable suits for large
and small boys. Boys Top Coats and Refers in
splendid assortment Shirt Waists and Blouses in
every good style and kind produced Hats, Golf Caps,
Bicycle Suits and Out6ttings of all kinds in greater
quantities and comprehensive variety than ever
before.
Items of special interest and at special prices. Sc
1ected for Saturdays selling follow:
Evening star., 1898-04-29

Spain continues to lean upon the hope
that other European countries will rush in
and prevent 1t from committing suicide.
Evening star., 1898-04-29
un.hnken Confidence.
e St. Louis Globe-Democrst.

From the st. Louis GIObe-DemOcrst
A million dollars worth Of new s.aa,
freight cars has been ordered by one Of the
large railway lines. Confidence In conins
prosperity Is not shaken by the prospect nf
a necessary war. =
Evening star., 1898-04-29
EducatlOn.


Frem the Topeka State Journal.
II Spain had started public schools Ion
years ago she would probably still be the
proud possessor Of most of South America.
Let American states with q large percent
age OF flliteracy beware! .,