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Evening star., 1898-05-20
Major General Lee,

Ihere are reasons why unusual interest
attaches TO the assignment Of General Lee
to an important command in the force
which is to invade Cuba
IN the hrst place comes UP the matter of
his service at Havana as consul general
BY doing his whole duty there to his coun-
try he incurred the hatred of the whole
Spanish outfit. The local press lampooned
him, and the town lOafers lied about him.
and his stay was attended with MANY an
noyances and difficulties. But. though an
noyed. he was never for a moment dis
couraSed, and held on his course to his
own credit and the countrys benefit to the
end. At the hour of his departure for home
ne received personal affront from Captain
General Blanco in the nature of a deliber-
ate snub. The Spanish officer refused to
see him when he called to take official
leave. p
In the second place comes up General
Lees fine equipment for just such work as
lies before the invading army He Is a.
trained soldier. a brave man and a capital
hghter. He distinguished himself in the
cavalry arm Of the Confederate service,
and in all the fighting likely to take place
In the driving back of the Spaniards on
Havana. where 1t Is expected they will
make their final stand. the cavalry will cut
highly important figure. With the Amer
lean cavalry in charge of Generals Lee and
Wheeler the Spaniards will be kept pretty
busy.
General Lee on Cuban soil as a soldier
Will have opportunity therefore to serve
both himself and his country. In Havana
again. and this time as a conqueror he will
feel the satisfaction that will be entirely
natural in remembrance of his former ex-
perience there. and as one who Is familiar
with the city and its business and environ
ment he will be OF Importance to the gov
ernment in the work of bringing order out
OF the chaos that the Spaniards will do
their best to leave as a legacy to the VIC
tors.
General Lee takes as aids on his staff a
grandson of General Grant and one of his
own sons. The selections will please the
whole country. They will illustrate in
themselves how united North and South
are again. and how strong the spirit of
comradeship is in all the men who are
marching beneath the flag
Evening star., 1898-05-20

trance by series Of Notifications These
have been damaged by the fire from Ameri-
can ships and may not be in the best con-
dition to resist an attack, but the channels
are tortuoUs and are known to be thickly
mined. thus adding greatly to the danger
of hostile entrance. Under these circum-
stances it Is to be seen that the logical
move of the Spaniard is to seek Cienfuegos
harbor. %
Much interest now attaches to the loca-
tion of the American vessels, in considering
the chances of the Spanish admiral for q
successful run from Santiago to Cienfuegos.
The main naval forces of this country are
or were recently concentrated at Key
West. which is about 100 miles further
from Cienfuegos than Is Santiago Thus
on an even start the Spanish ships
should have no difficulty in making
the run in safety. Or they might even do
this under a handicap, in view of the
shorter distance and their superior speed.
II the Spanish fleet is to be prevented from
reaching Cfeafuegos and from sending
much-needed supplies and munitions of war
to Blanco, quick. offensive movement on
the part of the American fleets is in order.
This movement has undoubtedly already
begun. and it may be that the enemy will
soon be engaged off the south coast Of Cuba
In what is likely to prove the decisive battle
of the war.
Evening star., 1898-05-20
Compressed Air Once More.

The compressed air project for street
railway propulsion has been heard from
again. Several months ago the air cars
were thoroughly tried in this city and fail
ed to demonstrate their entire sufficiency to
meet the local conditions. They ran pretty
we'll, but with many uncomfortable accom-
raniments and the verdict in their favor
vas coupled with conditions that eventual
ly caused their rejection by the new owner
ship Of the road on which they were expert
mentally run. 1t was stated soon after
ward that the air cars had been adopted
in Amsterdam and that the American COM
panies. which had been virtually united,
would equip a long line in that city. Moth
ing more was feard Of compressed air for
city transportation. however, until a few
days ago. when 1t was announced that the
Metropolitan company of New York had
made a contract for the equipment of the
2Sth and Goth street line with the Hoadley-
knight motor. Twenty cars are to be put
on. to be supplied with power from newly
erected station in West 23d street. 1t has
long been known that the Washington en-
terprise of the air-motor people was largely
in the interest Of the stock of the COM
penies. 1t was felt that the local necessl-
ties were being used to boom the corporate
interests Of those controlling the patents.
and hence there was comparatively little
interest in Washington in the success or
the failure of the device itself. 1t was like
wise known that inter-corporats politics
had been complicated by reason Of the di-
vergent interests Of stockholders of the
New York Metropolitan Company. part of
whom were associated with the electrical
enterprises. and another part with the
compressed-aar concerns. Thus the shift
ings and turnings OF the two factions were
Evening star., 1898-05-20
Getting OvvIi.h mt Odessa.

The London Daily Mail thought enough of
special it had received from Odessa to
issue an extra-probably one of those blood
red illusions built on a doubtful American
plan which for months have been hourly
narrowing the feelings of the people of New
York The special among other things re-
cited:
Opinions expressed here in military and
In official circles that If SPAIN by any
possible chance. should gain a naval victory
over the United States. general rupture
octween the great powers interested in the
conflict would he inevitable. Russia will
'eseat any active interference on the part
f Great Britain"
In other words, II Admiral Cervera, in
he naval engagement soon expected, bests
Admiral Sampson or Commodore Schley
he United States will at once run uD
hgnaI for help and Great Britain will rush
20 the rescue One regrets seeing such
uufr charged to odessa 1t ought prop
rly to have carried a Paris OF a Vienna
late line. 1t goes all fours with the
gun which has illuminated the universe
from those two centers ever since diff
culties with Spain began.
But maybe the meaning intended to be
conveyed was more general. Maybe they
are calculating in Odessa on a return of the
days of miracles. Maybe the savans of
Odessa are more excited than are those of
the French and Austrian capitals. Maybe
they are calculating on what the general
effect would be if Great Britain should in
terfere to prevent Spain from dividing up
the United States and distributing the pieces
among her friends in Europe.
That, undoubtedly, would produce compli-
cations. But If they will think a little
harder and little longer in Odessa they
must necessarily come to see that Great
Britain in such circumstances would be JUS
titled in at least making q protest. She
would have Canada to consider. II Spain
should conclude to give to Russia, say, the
whole Of New England and New York. that
change in the map would be calculated to
set Great Britain to thinking. On the In
dian border Russia and Great Britain re-
Quire buffer state-Afghanistan-to in
sure peace, and even then they do not al
ways have peace. How unwise would 1t be
therefore to bring them face to face in this
hemisphere with nothing between themi
But the whole Odessa speculation is pre-
mature As for instance: Spain has not yet
defeated the United States at sea- the
United States has not signaled for help
from any quarter. Great Britain has medi-
tated no Intervention: the territory of the
United States is not yet Spain's to divide
IL Is true. however, that when the sky falls
We shall all catch Iarks
Evening star., 1898-05-20
An Intolerable situation.

Elsewhere in today's issue appears an
account Of the deplorable condition of af-
fairs on the lexington and Soldiers Home
street railroad lines in this city which
should be read by every member of the
Senate who takes the least interest in the
affairs of the local transportation COM
parties. According TO this account the
equipment of the road is on the verge Of
dissolution. while the schedules have beea
adjusted without the slightest regard for
the convenience of the patrons of the line
This road extends through populous uf-
ban region and supplies a developing sub
urban district with the sole means of tran
sit now in existence, save in the case of
Brookland. which has access to the steam
read. Affairs have been growing from bad
to worse until they are now in about as
wretched a condition as can be imagined
ard all through the immediate lack of
legislation. The pending bill that is in
tended to grant relief to these citizens by
permitting a reorganization and re-equip-
ment of the associated lines is complicated
by an amendment providing that the char
ter privileges shall extend only twenty
years. The purpose Of this proposition is
to enable the municipality, at the end OF
that period. to acquire the rights and priv
leBeS OF the corpora ton. If this be the
ultimate aim 1t will be wise to permit ac-
ton to be had on this bill without any
further delay. for there are evidences of a
probable total collapse of the corporation
not at the end of twenty years, but imme-
d'ately. The roads affected by this legisla-
ton are now in the hands of receiver
They are losing money daily, even with ex-
penses reduced to the lowest possible point.
From time to time the receiver goes into
court and asks permission to abbreviate
III, service still further This permission
must be given, for the courts duty is to
prevent an accumulation of Indebtedness
Yet the bad service can never be made 10
produce an income equal to the expenses,
however low the latter are permitted TO
fall, for the patronage falls off in proper
ton to the accommodation. Thus the only
relief in sight is the rebuilding Of the roads
on modera basis is now proposed by
the new owners and as outlined in the bill
that has passed the House and is held up
il the Senate. Unless some action is speed
lily taken it is to be feared that there will
be nothing left to legislate for as the court
may soon reach the limit of it's powers Of
tolerance and order the sale of the prop
erty and the disposal of the materials on
hand.
Evening star., 1898-05-20
Irish IDlm5HratiOn.
\ew York Mail and Express

From the New York Mail and Express.
While immigration from Ireland has ma
terialy decreased in recent years-the less
desirable Latins having assumed first place
in the numerical list-there is shown in a
late report of Consul Daniel Swiney, at
Queenstown, q remarkab BILE and gratifying
fact in connection with the Irish seeking
betterment of their condition on this side
of the Atlantic In 1897 only $4,000 came
from the Emerald Isle to the United States
and about half of these were returning inn
migrants who had gone home as visitors
The reduced exodus from the other side
means that the conditions of life for the
masses in ireland have greatly improved
while the great percentage of returnin.,
visitors indicates the favorable results at
tending intelligent industry and thrift in
this country.
Evening star., 1898-05-20
NeedfuI Preparation,

Oh, bring the atlas. mother.
The big one bound in red;
Likewise a magnifyipg glass
To show the letters spread
Across the tinted page, mother,
Where criss-cross lines confuse,
For I'm going to read the news mother;
I'm going to read the news.
And pray do not neglect, mother,
To get a gazetteer
And Spanish dictionary:
These words are sadly queer.
It's a fearful undertaking
And it's giving me the blues,
But I'm going to read the news, mother
I'm going to read the news.
Evening star., 1898-05-20
Sources of Informa ton.

I'VE must take every precaut!on.' said
one member Of the board of strategy, Ito
avoid giving the newspapers any informa-
ton whatever"
'Of course; of course. 1 have no doubt
we can depend upon the newspapers be-
ing too patriotic to retaliate in kind"
Evening star., 1898-05-20
SHOOTING STARS.
Confident.

Well said the new recruit. "it's sat
isfaction to know that I'm in perfect
health"
you think that the examination shows
no doubt Of that?'
Yes. sir. OF course, 1 realize that hu-
man Judgment may err. But leaving Inc
opinion of the physicians aside. man has
to be in good shape to get through that
orceal without nervous prostration."
Evening star., 1898-05-20
A Center Shot.
From the New York commercial-Advertiser.

From the New York Commercial Advertiser.
That quick wit is not confined to cities
v as proved the other day by a young
woman who was rambling along one OF the
Long Island roads. She was dressed smart
ly, she thought. and when she met a small
bare-legged urchin carrying a birds nest
with eggs in it she did rot hesitate to stop
him. You are a wicked boy" she said
How could you rob that nest? No doubt
the poor mother is now grievng for the
loss Of her eggs" "Oh, she don't care.
replied the urchin, edging away, shes up
in your hat
Evening star., 1898-05-20
Infants
Departing

Is splendidly equipped with a choice
stock of Outfttings and Toilet he.
quisites for spring and summer, and
calls attention to the following prac-
teal articles at especially low prices
Chldren's Cambria Dresses. yoke Of tucks and and
Insertion deep hem. Each. QUO.
Children's Percale and Gingham Dresses. rune
" r,biidren's Nansook Dresses yoke of hemstitched
trcks and insertion. rufie Of embroidery on neck
and sleeves EGcn.
Chldren's fine Percale Dresses. pink and bine
woke of tucks and insertion. embroidery on neck
and sleeves EAen :. : :. - -
Infants Nainsook Long Slips. ruthe on neck al and
Infants. Fine Nntnsook Long Slips. yoke Of tucks
and insertion rufie Of embroidery on neck End
Infants Nninsook Long Slips. gathered full from
neck band Of insertion On neck and sleeves edged
with rufie OF embroidery Each. Toe
Outing Flannel SacQues. for cool mornings In
delicate shades Of pink and blue. Each. sc
Infants' Flannel Long Skirts. Each. zoc
Second floor.
Evening star., 1898-05-20
Improbable Folly.
From the New York Mail and Express

Under present conditions any European
nation that had the nerve to take a posi-
ton Of open hostility to the United States
would simply be marking up the price OF
bread and meat for its own people. No
foreign country should engage in such
reckless folly unless she Is perfectly able
and willing to pay the freight
Evening star., 1898-05-20

Whether or not any sentimental value is
to be attached to these assurances Of
friendliness from European governments,
they are very disCouraging to Spain as
indications that the result is q foregone
conclusion.
Evening star., 1898-05-20
A Crying Want.
From the Philadelphia Record,

Wanted Immediately at the War De-
partment: A few more sons, neDhews and
brothers-in-law of politicians with a pull, -
for commissaries of subsistence quarter
masters and inspectors general of the vol
unteer forces of the United States. KnowI-
edge and experience of military affairs not
necessary. Officers of the regular army
and veterans of the civil war need not ap-
ply. For further information. apply in
person or by letter to the Hon. Russell A.
Alger, Secretary of War
Evening star., 1898-05-20
A Timely Gift.
From the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News.
One of the recent thoughtful presents of
the Car of Russia to Prince Nicholas of
Montenegro Is 10000 repeating rifles and 20
NO.OOO cartridges. Such little presents al
ways come in handy and assist in maintain
Ing that wonderful thing. "the peace of Eu-
rope" unfractured
Evening star., 1898-05-20
A Wish.

1T has been said that America is q ma
ton of shopkeepers." said the German dip
lCmat.
Yes" replied the emperor; "I hope
they'll put the Philippine Islands on the
bsGgain counter"
Evening star., 1898-05-20

1t might be well for the United States TO
keep supply of Spanish prisoners con-
stantly on hand to insure the personal safe
ty OF venturesome AM ericans who may fall
into Blanco's clutches
Evening star., 1898-05-20
Human Nature.

'Yoh knows said Miss Miami Brown as
she took possession of her escorts razor,
dat yoh allus orter love yoh enemies"
''Da's er fack," replied Mr.. Pinckley but
somehow it's a heap easier ter love em
aftuh / has 'em licked"
Evening star., 1898-05-20

If the temperature continues to go up it
may not be necessary for the soldiers to
travel further south in order to become
fitted for tropical conditions
Evening star., 1898-05-20
The School Boy.

Geography he's learned. Alack,
Life cannot all be clover
He'll have to take some of 1t back
When next vacations over.
Evening star., 1898-05-20
A Well Equipped Bird.


From the Chicago TIL une.
There seems to be a notion abroad that
the United States cannot hold the Monroe
doctrine and a vigorous foreign policy at
the same time. The American eagle, let it
be understood. has two claws, not to men
ton a serviceable beak
Evening star., 1898-05-20

Mr.. Anson will doubtless evince no sur
Prise over the fact that the Chicago base
ball club has permitted itself to be de-
feated by the Washingtons
Evening star., 1898-05-20

Sagasta has secured another cabinet, bu:
unless his performance shows more signs of
prosperity he will have difficulty in getting
supernumeraries in the future
Evening star., 1898-05-20
Childfem'S
Trimmed Hats

Are here for Saturdays selling in
splendid assortment and unusual at
tractiveness. They are all new and
fresh and trimmed in dainty and be-
coming styles.
AS special values we offer:
A lot Of Chidren's Beautiful Null Hats, in
white and exquisite tints of pink. blue and red.
$I.5o to $3.50 each.
Also a lot Of pretty White Leghorns extra quail
ity, artstically trimmed in null
$3.50 each.
Evening star., 1898-05-20

There is evidently a hitch somewhere.
The man who looks so much like Admiral
Dewey as to be constantly mistaken for
him has not yet been exploited.
Evening star., 1898-05-20

Spain's officials seem confident of their
ability to make terms of peace more sue
cessfully than they have made war.
Evening star., 1898-05-20
Muslin
Underwear.

A bunch of items from the Muslin
Underwear Department, being the
best intrinsic values obtainable at the
prices. The garments are correctly
proportioned, well made and right in
every respect
Women's Muslin and Cambria Drawers. deep
hem. with tucks above, feIled seams, yoke band.
Women's Muslin Cambria Drawers trimmed
with rufie Of embroidery yoke band. Per pair SOC.
Women's Nainsook Drawers, deep hem with
cluster Of fine tucks above. yoke band Per
pair. -.-.-------..---.--. QUO.
Women's Muslin Drawers, for stout women. Per
pair. Doc.
Women's Colored Lawn Gowns for lounging or
morning use. trimmed with embroidery to match
variety of col ,rs. Each. 15c
Extra size Muslin Gowns for stout women. Hub
bard style, double yoke in back tucked yoke In
'front.' cambric ruftie on neck and sleeves. Ea CSC
Wemen's Cambria and Muslin Gowns II styles
high. ve sqrsre or empire shape, good length and
width. trimmed with embroidery or embroidery and
insertion. Each. -..............,..,,,,Sl 81 90
Second floor.
Evening star., 1898-05-20

Admiral Cervera would probably feel bet
ter II he had reluctant and conservative
board of strategy behind him.
Evening star., 1898-05-20

After looking at Cuba and the Philippine
Islands. Samoa seems to have conciud I'd
thai now Is the time to insurge.
Evening star., 1898-05-20

1t is TO be assumed that Senior Polo is
being great deal more careful about pri
vate correspondence than Senior de LONE
was.
Evening star., 1898-05-20

From the Buffalo Commercial.
The people Of the United States are find-
ing out that to prepare for war In times Of
peace is the wisest policy.
Evening star., 1898-05-20

The man VINO does the most preliminary
worrying about his rank does not neces-
sarily make the beet soldier
Evening star., 1898-05-20

From the Providence yourp.,

From the Providence Journal.
|. The public does not care very much
whsther the new envelope combine holds
together or not, but We hope Its enyeiopes
will stick.
Evening star., 1898-05-20
The Oregon nm Object Lesson, Anyhow
From the Springfield Republican.

Whether the Oregon falls in with a su-
perior Spanish force or not. the great ship
Is bearing to the eastern United States an
argument for the digging Of the Nlcara-
qua canal which will prove overwhelming.
Evening star., 1898-05-20
Chiadrem's
Shoes.

Misses, Children's and Infants
Shoes in styles and qualities as never
before-better sole leather than ever
and the upper stock was selected es-
pecially for us. Guaranteed in every
respect.
Evening star., 1898-05-20
Toys and
Summer Goods.

All the staple sorts and the nov
elites produced for the present sea
Evening star., 1898-05-20

Shirts and have long sleeves and double stitched
Drawers sizes 80 to have double stitched and
reinforced, gueed crotch
believe the best intrinsic value
price
Dent -Fhtf
Evening star., 1898-05-20

Second hco,
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1898-08-12
lin qut %alis5ufeben.

GutesQusieben lit entIdie0eu rtehi
ais 0autoerbeiieruna, oa e8 eau5 uni
gar pon eirem ~geiunoen 3uitan0e al.
Ter 2~ebensDr9ane abbdnst. g8enr
Die 2eber ~unthati9, 70 baben Sic Elm
franges 4~usieBen; penn SIRE Nieren
angegriHen iin6, ID Ieben Sic er=
i6DpTt aus. Sid)eSn Sic Iib @e@
Iun0beit un0 ste rueroen ee,uiB elm
9uteS 2tusie1eu Dabeu. n@(eftrii6er
sBittern" it Elm 9utes Nr5neiz uno
Stdrturgemittel. Gr mirft brett
auf Wfn9en, uu0 2eber uno Jtieren.
9feitti9t ba3 8lut, beieiti9t 6innen,
6feden iurpie Sddren uuo oiebt Ell
ne quite @eiibt8farbe. Seoe 5lai6e
garautirt. 81 Uerfaufen in 8alter
Sr05. 9putDete. so Gents Die 5la<
j6e.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1898-08-12

Man fenut bic Chambers ertbeilteu
Ssntruftipnen nidt. IS 1T aber be-
fannt, bnB CT einen eennuen Surans
Idlaa Der Soften elmer uuGf6noi8en
Authorization anfertieen Ipa. Sns
stpiIden miro er in 8aeozBa9u cine
8erft anleeen uno einen autDmati-
Ideu gpparat sunt Serlaoen puu &ob>
len, oleidJ benz in 9rb SDrtuaas, nuf<
teuen. 5ur ben 3WeG fino $780,
900 perflabar. Qub ion, tuie es
beiBt, Elm amerifanii6es &anDnen-
buOt nad Samoa geianot tueroen,
Iouie Die 8luda6e bon Cuba aufge,
boben lit.
8ur Snn Suau De EOrtu &tco, 5.
Nue. Die 9merifaner Bnben frieo.
liden Seiib oum Gitliben 9beile Der
SnIel e%rgriffen. @s wuroen fleine
Abtbeifun9en SeeiOloaten gelanoet,
ruelde 9antpen al 2eubttbIrmen be-
Sap San Suan uuo in nnoeren 2eubt.
tblrmen ldnss Der Suite nnslnoeten.
Bel Sap Snn Suan famen 8ireerbe'
putatiOnen ben S~eeiOlOaten entge:
gen.
Die gegentuartig in Der bieIiser
Rabe befinoli6en arieesibiIfe iini
Die Montgomery. Die sNnnnpDliS"
Der ,Yuritan" uno bic rNmpbitrite.
Die beiben eriten eriuarten Die Srup
penIbifTe, ruelde uun ben Ser. Stan
ten nbeingen. Die yNnnapulis" bn
geItern ben ng8bitnep", bic n5foriOa'
uno bic r8alei9b" aneetrufen uni
oieIelben befiubeu ii6 jest bel Sat
San Suon.
@s i6eint elm idiuere8 NiiBper
itdnoniB be5Ieli6 6eS 3enoe5noul
9eberri6t gu baben, oenn feline stue
S9iffe eelan9ten nad 0emlelbe1
Orte uno eS miro mebrere Gage 6au
ern, ebe lie ~gefunoen uno na6 Yonc'
gebradt mer0en %tDnnen, mo- Genera
MileS auf lie tunrtet.
Nuf 6er 90be BON San Sunu I'm
terbalt Der &reu5er ,Nem Orleans
ALIEN Die Ylpdn0e. Die Gtn6t feb
arinmig nus un0 Oerbdlt li6 i6pei9
en0, aber yiltter ibren gclben Mau
ern miro 8enigeno @ntI6lDhenbti
un0 &f 5u firOcn iein, tuern oi'
Ameritaner 5euer erDiineu.
@eneralcnpitdn Mocin5 bat elm
proclamation erlnlieu in meld)er e
lagt:
rSpnuien bat nidt um 6rie0el
9ebetcn uu0 id fam Die omerifani
ldlen 8oute iebt uertreibcn, mie id
ben @eriud SnmpIon'8 oorber alb
ldlu9."
Die Sudter 6eS @cncrn(cnpitanl
hilit Die &nuuniere in ben Sorts elm
erercircn. IS befinoen Iid int San
sen $500 ipaniI6e SplOnten in De.
Sta0t. Die iein0lj6tn Gruppen
ueldJe bon Yonce un0 Den an0erel
BON ben antcritanilfen Eruppcu 6eieb
ten Ortei1 flUbell, iiuo nod nid)t an
getomnten.
Ser oeutibe 9nnpier n90fpnelin'
nit einem aus Sum, ein8ele9ten
6leilb unb Sabnt %be1tebenoen @argI
madte beute Mur9en einen SerIu1
Die Slpdaoe gu our6bre6en, jeDod
muroe er BON Der n9tem Orleans" on
gebalten.