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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26

We desire to call Mr.. Moody's attention
10 the fact that a converted vessel is
included in the Spanish torpedo fiotilla
which Is coming to our shores TO blow
up our ships While We may send fleet
TO sink the other ships, it would be
wrong 10 DO anything TO the converted
vessel At the same time it Is inter
esling 10 learn that anything Spanish
eyer has been converted 1t goes to
show that while the lamp holds out to
burn tine vilest sinner may return,
"OmutuL. if you please the first three
4rauzaS'''
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
TIE STRIKERS STILL FIRM.
WeaNcrs. Cnrdcrs and Spinners De.
eide to Remain Out

New Bedford. Mass. March 25.-The
striking weavers and carders met this
afternoon and voted unanimously to stay
away from the mills If an attempt Is
made 10 open the gates on Monday morn
ing The spinners will also refuse to re-
turn
There is rumor that the manufac-
turers in view of today's meeting and the
cc%dition Of the market will not open
their mills for three months
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
NAVAL OFFICER DISAPPEARS
While Temporarily Demcntcd IL"
Deserts His ship.

Key West. March 25.-It is reported here
that Lieut. Charles S. Ripley, Of the Mar
blehead disappeared mysteriously from
his shin while she was at Tampa about
March - No motive for desertion was
known. and it is believed that Ripley
was at least temporarily insane. broth
or of Lieut. Ripley has informed Capt
McCalla that the lieutenant reached his
old home in Connecticut in a demented
condition
Ripley was appointed 10y the President
in 1910 and graduated in 1881 He had been
only a few months on the Marblehead. II
Is said he had light attack Of dementia
some years ago. and it is thought the
pending excitement upset him.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
An Act of Nar.

The dispatch Of the Spanish fotiIla
from the Canary Islands is practically
an act Of war. When the ships consti-
tuting II were halted there. the friends
Of the Administration declared that if
the foulIa left that station. this coun-
Try would consider 1t a hostile proceed
ing.
Does any one suppose that the posi-
ton Of the President is in doubt? If
so. let him read the speeches Of Sen
ators Proctor Gallinger and Thurston
There Americans will learn the truth,
and see where the Presidential policy
must tend
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26

The way in which we reward our in
ventors is again exemplified in the case
OF Ferris. the inventor of the famous
Ferris wheel This man, who contrib
uted as much as any other one person
to the glory of the Chicago Fair, died
in poverty rather more than a year ago,
and his widow had his body cremated.
AS yet she has not been able to pay
the expenses of the cremation, and the
undertaken is. with cold-blooded and I'M
exampled meanness. still holding the
ashes as collateral. There is a law in
most States TO prevent the attachment
of a corpse as collateral, and where there
IS not a law. public opinion operates as
such This undertaken lives in Pitts
burg. and the public opinion OF Pitts
burg seems TO be in need of reformation.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
RUSSIAN VICE ADMIRAL HE'LL
His Views on Little spain's Chances
Against Amcrica.

New York, March 25.-Vice Admiral
Makaron, of the Russian navy. visited the
general postofce today and Postmaster
Van Colt showed him through the de
partments.
Vice Admiral Makarof has been on a
tour of investigation along the Great
Lakes 10 inspect American ice crushing
car ferries. He sails for ST. Petersburg
tomorrow on the Campania to resume his
command of the Baltic squadron.
"As TO the relative strength of the ma
vies Of the United States and Spain I
am not accurately informed" the wee
admiral said The lighting strength of
the two nations is another matter. There
could be no doubt as to the final outcome
OF war between this rich and powerful
country and little Spain"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
Wellington on Spanish yu1or.

From the Minneapolis Tribunc)
We hear a good deal OF talk about Spanish valor
but what was the opinion OF the Duke OF Wei
lington in regard to it? When he went with 4
British army to s.ain to help the Spaniards drive
back Napoleon over the Pyrenecs he declared that
when fight WAS IN prospect he had 10 make cN-
ac;ly such q disposition OF his forces though
he had Spanish contingent as the Spanish
soldiers invariably fled when a battle opened.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
(From the Boston Glohe. ]


Most OF the poor fellows on the Maine never
knew what struck them. One OF he wounded men
at Key West. when asked by a naval officer 10
tell what he knew Of the frighful explosion. said
We'll sir, / was a-corsin it of in me hammial
sir, when I hears hell of a noise Then. sir.
the nurse says. Sit up and take this That's all |
know SIR
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
RECRUITING THEIR FORCES.
One thousand Hore Mules for the
Spnnish ARMY.

Atlanta. Ga. March Zone hundred
mules. involving an expenditure Of be-
tween 5000 and $1,000 were purchased
IL Atlanta yesterday by W. Il. Leonard
lie has a contract with agents Of the
Spanish government to furnish them Ritf
9pJ mules.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26

There is no longer the least doubt that
the malady from which Mr.. Gladstone
is suffering will be fatal within very
short time. The aged statesman is at
his home, attended by his devoted wife
and children; but the end is near. The
angel of death hovers over Hawarden!
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

Mr.. Curtis of Iowa has seen the hand
writing on the wall. He has become con-
WINGED that Iowa will give a Democratic
majority at the fall election, and yester-
day he publicly stated that he would
not be candidate for reelection.
Mr.. Curtis is n member of the Commit
tee on the District Of Columbia and as
such he has done much good work He
has served two terms in the House. and
in the Fifty-siXth Congress he will be
missed by his Republican friends.
The impression is so strong that the
next Congress will have Democratic
majority that the place of Speaker is
being talked about with the utmost free
dom. 1t Is conceded that if Mr.. McAIil-
lin accents he Democratic nomination
for governor of Tennessee Mr.. Richardson
of tina; State will be elected Speaker He
Is without doubt the beSs parliamentarian
on the Democratic side of the House. His
only rival is Mr.. McMllin. and with the
latter out of the race there will, prac,i-
Cally. be no opposition to Mr.. Richard
son.
George b. Fielder formerly a member
of Congress from the Seventh District of
New Jersey. while on his way to Fort
Monroe, stopped at the Capitol yesterday
and said that he believed that instead of
the eight Republicans from New Jersey
now in the House next year at least six
Of the members would be Democrats. He
added that he would not be surprised to
see that Republican stronghold the First
( District represented by Mr.. Louden-
I Slayer. send a Democrat to Congress. The
/ party war in this district makes such a
result more than probable.
Mr. Boutelle yesterday gave evidence of
pugnacity that the members of the House
. did not 10y any means approve. There
was not a single adverse vote in the
House 10 the naval appropriation bill but
there were members who desired to make
remarks concerning it. Mr. Boutelle OBJ
/ jcted. alleging il was a waste of time
The result of his opposition was TO delay
the passage of the bill until today, ano
to inject into the debate an antagonsm
that had not been dreamed of by the
I minority.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26

The day before the Maine massacre
Lieut. Jenkins. one Of the victims, wrote
10 his mother that there was a mine un-
der the vessel and that il would be
blown up
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26

II our friends on the New York Stock
Exchange should happen 10 get on the
bear side Of the market we have not
the slightest objection to offer. 1t is not
a bun fight that the nation is going to
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
4 Horrible propheG Y.

(FTcn the ST. Paul Pioneer Press
The irrcpressihic German scientist" who is re
si,orIsible for 50 much mwelcone information says
that the woman OF the future Will have a beard.
This is calculated to make one shuddrr when he
thinks Of what the barber shop Of that period will
do
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26

Gen Bernal, with eighty Spanish bat
talions. started a few days ago to clean
up Gen. Calixto Garcia. The latter
struck first and Gen. Bernal was glad to
hide behind the Notifications of the city
OF Santiago de Cuba. He was utterly
routed and left a good part of his force
on the field Of battle.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
The Ro,vdy Reichsrath.

From the New York Mail and Eyprcss.)
Now that II has recOnyened, the Austrian
Reichsrath has started right in to smash lis own
record for fiotOus rowdyisIn and brutality. II
looks as though il would succeed too.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
All Expect II.

From the Boston Journal.)
The players OF the twelve National League ball
teams are saving upon every possible occasion:
NC expect to make i winning fight for the pen
mani -
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
FOR THE BICYCLIST.
ALWAYS Lowest.

Spalding's '9S Bheels-men's aud
women $50
SaEs' Norwood. S26. 30.
Saks' Fast Flyer. S2I.7j.
Owl Lamp. worth -. for 81.
Saks' Continuous Ringing Bell. Il.
-. 25 Christy Saddles So
Sample tube Dixon's GraphT0lc, FREE
TODAY
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
To Drop out of Sight.

(From the Birmingham Age Herald)
John Wanamaker promises to be the next dis
appearing big gun. lie talks reform, but Quay
bags the delegates.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
Their Portion.

(From the Rochester Times)
n war Is wllut Cen. Sherman said it was, il Is
just what the Dons ought to have.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
Discounting John Sullivan.

CFrom the Richmond Dispatch
We feel pretty certain that there isn't 20
ing To be any fighting The pugilists have begun
to talk violently against Spain
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
Boys Clothing.

As the result OF
persistent personal
effort. we have
raised the making
of Boys Clothing
10 a plane Of per
lection never be
fore attained. To
sell us. the makers
are obliged to pass
the muster of rigid
tests We will
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
Her First PrinciuIc.

Hrgm the indianapolis News
All Snain needs. TO prepare for her Kind Of
warfare. Is a black flag and a cutlass.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
Young Mems Suits.
Three specials.

The better judge of values you are.
the stronger this lot of Suits we shall
offer today will appeal to you.
Sc in the first lot. Brown and Gray
Mixed Single Breasted Sack Long
Pants Suits. warranted every thread
wool; warranted thoroughly made iu
every feature: perfect hitting and styl-
ishly cut. All sizes. Il to l9-and as
good as any So Suit anybody in Wash
day only S" SNOW you 10 $500
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

Readers OF The Times who may at any time
be unable 10 procure copies OF II AZ any News
stand or railroad station or on railroad trains. VIII
confer favor upon the management by sending
10 this office information Of the ilct-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
Boys Novelty Suits.

Two lots. one of Blue Sailors and
the other of Brown Brownies; each
trimmed with braid and bands of cloth
of different shades Of blue or brown.
Actual value. S4.75-and nobody sells
them for less Sizes 3 to 9. ~, 20
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26

Communication intended for publication in
The Times should b. tcrscly and plainly written
and must IN an cases b. accompanied b. the
name and address Of the WRITER. Rejected com
municatiuns VIII not b. preserved, aud only man
uscripts Of obvious importance yi.l lie returned
90 then author
sATrRpAY- MARcH = ln..
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26

only sell garments that we can guar
antee. This immense stock. the larg-
est, many times over. OF any in town,
from cheapest to best, represents the
supreme possibilities in worth and ef-
fectiveness. And these offerings for
today proclaim our power of con-
troll.
cz 90 for Boys All Wool Cheviot
pi. ~ Short Pants Suits, in both
REFER and double-breasted styles; in
neat patterns and colors. that suit
mothers notions of suitability. If YOU
will examine them, you will find they
are carefully made. durably trimmed
with double seats and knees in the
pants. They are worth $40 50 and
S325-and you have the choice for Sl.9S.
Sizes 3 to IS years.
% 90 for Boys All Wool Cheviot
PG. 70 Short Pants Suits. in brown
check. with tiny plaid of green; both
REFER and double-breasted jackets;
double seats and knees in the pants,
and every other strengthening feature
known to the making of serviceable
clothes These are worth $.50-and
you can have them today for $29S.
Sizes 10 16 years.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
ube su..Aazn dimes
SUBSCRIPTION RATES

=FC NT9E.Y BY CARRIER.
Morning Evening and Sunday Fifty Cents
N.Irin1 an! Sunday ~ 80. Thirty-iive Gents
Eyeriug and Sunday .... .- Thirty five Cents
by MAIL.
enc Year Morning. Evening and Sunday. s. .
: Months, 500
Three Months La
enc Year. Morning and Sunday ....... .... 400
SIX Months. .......... . y
Three Months -..--..-.--- I-25
One Year. Evening and Sunday .-.-......... 400
: iX Months ...........- , -
, bree Months. -' ...-........ L25
sunday only. one year .-----..... ..-- LOB
Orders by mail mus be accompanied Icy
absorption price
rr,,r,r,,,-, Editorial Rooms. ..--. 800 49,. 4sj
. ne Business ONCE ...-. 800 800 1910
Circulation Department. $3.50. 263
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
You Must Consider the Source.
Girls NapoleonS, 75c.

natures simple beauties-daIsies. corn
flowers, etc, and lots of ribbon.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
a h1zaz1z1zI
FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHER.

Always Lowest.
doz sheets Blue Print Paper. Tee.
Eastman Dry Plates. As. 80.
Quad Cameras. worth =. tor -t3i-
Eastman Printing P9pcr, 2ec.
ssks' TrsposIs-ssorth - sa
Fuli line % everything y1u retlllrc-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
100 Boys Top Goats.

Tan Covert Cloth Coats. made just
ike mans top coat, with French
facings. vents in the side seams. dou-
BILE stitched edges, and lined with dou-
BILE warp Italian cloth. Sizes Ct -
to 8. Worth S. Today. of. ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
For the Women.

Lot of Black and Tan Wei Kid. Rus
STA and Patent Leather. but
ton and lace. Boots and OxfOrds. hand
turned and hand sewed welt; some
with kid, some with vesting tops 81
value
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
For the Men.
For the Boys.

Black Satin and Russia Calf Shoes.
made of solid selected leather. and oak
tanned soles, worth 81; sizes Il TO
1-2
Todoy 81 20
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
SeaSonable Furnishings
at Saturday Prices.

You know what
that means. W .
simply want To
call attention TO
the qualities that
are offered at the
prices q u o t g d .
You can see at a
glance that they
are really bar
gains.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
Who Wants a Pair
of Separate Pants
Misses Refers.

Iot of Misses regular $l.50 Navy
RIue. Red, Garnet and Cadet Blue
Refers. with big satin collar and
Write braid trimmings To- NC
day. ......,.......-.-.... ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26

a novelty in girls headwear-fancy
cloth effects in brown. red or Navy
blue and white combinations. trim
med with rosettes and feathers.
They belong in the S1.25 grade-but
We want TO win the little folks
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
Shoes for Everybody.

men and the boys Just keep this be-
fore you:
Same qualities at less prices-or
better qualities at same price as 9TH
ers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
S1.OO Saturday

Regular 75c. Brown MerinO Shirts
and Drawers, pearl buttons. ribbed
bottoms. REINFORCED seat and taped
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26
Ladies Trimmed Hats, S..
Artificial Flowers.

Snow Balls. in natural and burnt
orange, large punches. To- 40
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-26

Spring Weight White Australian
Wool Shirts and Drawers, tapped
seams. re-enforced seat and pearl
buttons 1T is not cheap Underwear if
it is a cheap price Worth $l56-
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-09
THEIR LIVES IN DANGER.

Congress and the country expected
President McKinley's message with re-
concentrations upon the Cuban ques-
tion on Wednesday. Instead the Presi-
dent gave out two messages from Consul
Leestating that the lives Of two thou
sand Americans in Cuba would be
in danger il the message recommended
Cuba independence and that not before
Sunday could the people be gotten away
from Havana. Members of Congress
generally recognized the necessity for
delay until Monday.
The editor of the Philadelphia Press
telegraphed from Washington graphi-
cally the situation as follows:
'tThe Presidents policy is war, IL
war must be, for humanity. The Presi-
dents message is postponed for human
ity.
1t was all ready to 60 in. Congress
and the country waited for it. The
President was anxious to take all his
countrymen into his confidence. HIS
1olicy is clear, sharp and decisive, and
he was eager now to speak.
Just at 12 O'clock came the little, but
portentous message of General Lee,
which for the time outweighed the
great and far-reaching message of the
President. Delay until Monday, said
the Consul General, and we can take
care of all the Americans; act before
then and there win be danger.
The President sent for representa-
tives Of bosh houses He said: =
"There ii one hand is the message
ready for you, Ghere in the other is the
warning of General Lee; which shall it
be?'' With one accord all of them,
both Democrats, and Republicans. an
swered that the message must be de-
layed. 1t was question of sending it
to the Capital at once or avoiding the
risk to American lives, and the Presi-
dent once more decided for humanity.
For the moment the whole sky cloud
eaagain. What does it tnsan2 Is war 50
sure that q few days must be snatched
to get the Americans oul2 If we cannot
announce our policy without danger,
why not have waranywayp These weie
few Of the questions.
The proceeding means nothing more
Than 10 openly and plainly said But
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-09

the first effect was to infiame feeling in
some and deepen sobriety in others. Il
momentarily unloosed the passions Of
the hot-heads, and it made the serious
minded feel the nearness aud greatness
Of the danger. Its second and more
permanent effect will be to set Congress
and the country thinking. And think
ing will lead TO wider and wider con-
viction that the only safe course is to
follow the President.
1t was clear before noon to-day to
those who knew the real movements
and currents that the Presidents policy
of armed intervention for peace would
command majority in the Senate and
that the House would doubtless concur.
Had the message gone in it would have
made this more certain. Its vigorous
spirit, its ringing tone, its unanswer-
able argument, its true craftsmanship
and it's distinct recommendation of i'm
mediate intervention would have dis
armed criticism and dissolved opposi-
tion.,
The sudden change Of purpose and
the dramatic cause of it unsettled the
growing conclusion. It brought furry
and ferment for the hour. But this
nebulous condition wore away as the
afternoon passed, and the atmosphere
cleared again. Tonight Washington
is more tranquil and the temper of
Congress is rapidly improving.
The alternative policy of the paper
recognition of paper government is
fast losing ground. The extraordinary
declaration put forth this afternoon by
the counsel of the Cuban Junta quick
ems its collapse. 1t confuses and con-
founds tie advocates of the recogni-
tiOn of a Government thus self-por-
trayed, and strengthens the turning
sentiment for the Presidents policy,
which means Intervention for peace
and humanity, and leads directly to
the freedom of Cuba under stable
government.
That policy presents the only chance
for peace and the only basis for justifi-
able war. 1t means free and redeemed
Cuba any way and peace if compatible
with that object. believe that Con-
gress will support and follow the
Presidents leadership and, in the end,
with practical unanimity: with that
assurance the pathway is reasonably
clear. But no man can yet con-
clusively say whether it Will be peace
or war;"
Middletown transcript., 1898-04-09

The Wilmington M. E. Conference
adjourned nearly two weeks ago and if
the newspapers are to be relied upon
the appointments are not yet settled.
Adjustments and re-adjustments are
the order of the day. The primary
cause of the unsettled condition seems
to aave arisen from the naming of the
two elders for Wilmington and Dover
Districts. A year ago the elders for
Easton and Salisbury Districts were
appointed and there was considerable
pressure for and against candidates or
men mentioned as candidates; the re-
Communications of Governors and
counter protests of would-be-G Governors
went before the Bishop. This year
Bishop Newman seems to have con-
sulted everybody as to the appoint
ments of the preachers-everyhody at
least who desired nsultation-but az
to choice of Presiding Elders he con-
suited no one, none who have spoken
on the subject at least. Messrs. Bar
rett, Adams and Martindale, members
of the Bishops Cabinet, are credited
with saying they were not consulted.
The fourth elder is silent. Personally
there are no objections stated to Drs.
Watt or Baker. The objections are to
the manner of their selection. And
what does it,mean ?
The Bishops and church officials,
secretaries, etc., are grinding in their
appeals and demands for money. The
extension of the Masters Kingdom is
their eloquent plea, and no one doubts
th cir sincerity for the extension of the
Gospel of Christ, but in their zeal they
look TO the figures and the influence or
faculty to make the figures swell, hence
the men who can grind the most money
out of the people-''It won't hurt
them ~ 1T will do them good =,
Are the answering echoes-the men
men VINO as elders can increase the
collections are favored above those of
different qualities and richer gifts.
This is the view of layman. In the
Wilmington Conference this power of
concentrating the church's efforts upon
enlarged beneyolences is known as
wisconsin or Corkranism. This may
or may not be taken as a compliment
to the divines whose names the cause
bears according to the standpoint of
view. But what is the general effect
upon the Church ALL what ?