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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
Delay No Cause for Doubt.

No man has warrant for questioning
the sincerity of President Mckinley. nor
has any man warrant for questioning the
courage sound judgment Of Consul Cen
eral Lee. They have been working to-
gether tremendously for peace for CUBA,
and at this time are in perfect accord with
respect to what is best to be done now that
the crisis is at hand. When, therefore, Cen
eral Lee. with full knowledge of what the
Presidents message would convey to Spain
and Of what effect would likely be produced
by it in Havana requested that the mes
sage be not delivered to Congress until full
security for American lives exposed to dan
ger could be provided. the President, in the
very nature of things, was Obliged to COM
ply.
The disappointment felt at the change in
the program need not be understated. 1t
was unquestionably very great. The coun-
try. as The Star said yesterday, is anxious
for settlement with Spain and prepared.
if need be, TO take all OF it's many griev-
ances out of the Spanish hide. The limit of
patience has been reached. The shutting
character of SPANS maneuvers is well I'M
derstood. But consideration must be paid
to those unprotected people in Cuba who
look to their home government for safety.
To increase their danger is not demanded.
while to offer them up sacrifice to the
prey of a Spanish mob would be an unfor-
givable crime.
The case of the United States against
Spain is made up. 1t will not be changed.
1t cannot be changed 1t would be impossi-
BILE for this government to be more thor
oughly committed to the policy of peace for
Cuba on the basis of SPANS complete sur
render of her sovereignty there than it now
is. If Spain decides during the next few
days to comply with what is virtually the
American demand. the United States will
not of course object. The people of the
United States are not clamoring for war
simply for wars sake. They would prefer
to accomplish their purpose without war.
But IL Spain stands out; if only force will
avail TO loosen her hold on Cuba and she
invites the exercise of that force the army
and tie navy are ready. This delay there
fore. while increasing popular impatience
weakens in not the slightest degree the
American program as drafted by the Amer
lean government. and as enthusiastically
Endorsed by the American people
Peace for Cuba. based upon absolute free
dom from Spanish control is an assured
fact.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07

piled. In order to appreciate the difficult
ties in the way Of safely managing this
exodus from the island it may be well to
note some of the largest seacoast cities of
Cuba, named in the order of their dis
lance from Havana, progressing around
the island to the east along the north coast
and to the west along the southern shore.
These cities are follows, with their popu-
lations noted as given by a reliable author
ity year ago: Matanzas. 50.0OO; Cardenas,
$4,000; Nuevitas, the seaport and outlet for
Puerto Principe, which has 5000 people:
Baracoa, $1,000; Santiago de CUBA, 1900;
Manzanillo, 25.G0o; Jucaro, L.. 800; Cienfue-
gcs. 41.OOO; Batabano, $500; Pinar del Rio
500; Bahia Honda, $500. There are many
other cities off the coast. several of which
nave large American colonies. 1t is to be
presumed, however, that these people will
have assembled in the nearest seaporis
The population statistics may not be ac-
curate now, in view of the tremendous
inroads of starvation and disease upon
the people. But inasmuch as the policy of
the Spanish authorities has been to concen-
trate the people in the cities this influx
frtm the rural districts may have some
what offset the defamation of war. The
figures given indicate the relative proba-
DiHIeS OF the presence in these centerS Of
An erican citizens who must be supplied
with means Of exit. The Importance of
this proceeding is shown by the leasing
OF two swift fruit steamers at Kingston,
Jamaica, for the relief of the helpless
Americans in Cienfugos and Santiago. If
the Americans were all centered in Havana
the problem would be comparatively easy,
though even then there would be grave
danger of massacres by the mobs at the
first suggestion of hostilities. Thus the
scattering of the American groups oper-
ates both to aid and embarrass the authori-
ties in their effort to prevent a tragedy in
advance of the unavoidable necessities of
war 1t is highly important, too, that in
the withdrawal of these people there be
no sign of panic or fearful apprehension.
Nothing so surely invites attack as a symp-
tom of fear. The exodus must be con-
Quoted in an orderly manner unless the
very purpose of the whole proceeding is to
be frustrated. Meanwhile the American
people at home will feel relieved to know
that their trusted consul general is in
Charge of the delicate task and that he
will not leave the island until the last of
his charges has been put safely aboard a
steamship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
Songs of Liberty,

In times OF outburst of patriotic feeling
peoples thoughts naturally turn to the
Sc 2S ard poems that inspire enthusiasm
for the nag and country. As far as records
run men have always marched to war sing
ing words of courage and bravery and zeal
for great causes. Poets have aroused en-
TIRE nations TO fervor by their ringing
verses. The Ministries of old infamed the
hearts of crusaders. Whether in the age
OF cnivalry or in the age of reason, in an
Gent times or modern, the rhythm and
rhyme and tune of martial composition
nave swung men into the quickstep and
quickened their heart beats and nerved
their arms and steadied their eyes as they
have gone forth to fight for the cause they
have believed to be righteous and Just
Probably the war song will forever remain
enc of the mcst potent influences known
to nations. Usually the burden of such
songs is the cause of liberty. voicing thu
natural hope and wish of all men to be
free from enslaving shackles. Specimens
OF this style of national or patriotic COM
position are beyond enumeration. The
Star merely desires today to call attention
to two striking examples of this tendency
on the part of mankind to plead in their
national hymns for freedom. That they
should coincide in this characteristic is per-
fectly natural. That there should be any
reason to question one of them Is highly
significant. One of these is the last stanZa
of the Battle Hymn of the Republic" con-
sidered by some to be the most nearly
equal to the test as the national air of this
country. The lines run thus:
I'm the beauty of the lilies Christ was
born across the sea,
With d glory in His bosom that transfig-
ureS you and me.
As He died to make men holy, let us die to
make men free,
While God is marching on
Nothing could be more appropriate to the
impending struggle for the freedom of Cuba
than these words. The men marching in
the American ranks, with their hearts en-
thrilled with these inspiring words, may,
perhaps. encounter Spanish soldiers 1t is
lot certain. If so, the Spaniards may be
singing their own national air. the Hymn.
de Riego." How strangely, then, would
these two songs sound. blending amid the
notes of battle, in the thick of fight
waged by Americans for the cause of free
Cuba, by the Spaniards for the cause of
enthralled Cuba. Indeed, the American
soldiers might with perfect propriety adopt
the words of the Spanish hymn. especially
those of the second verse, which, in its
plea for freedom runs thus:
THE sleeping sword awaken,
By words and deeds we're plighted
To save the slave affrighted,
And make our brother free.
Though in the CORY combat
A comrade brave should perish.
One thought Well always cherish
He died for liberty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
The Maine Now Spanish Property.
IT ia ren0rtad that tho Sna nish ant borffie

1t is reported that the Spanish authorities
at Havana have already taken charge OF
the Maine wreck in a savagely eager man.
her. Yesterday, 50 it is said. Ensign Pow
elson of the Fern, whose testimony before
the court of inquiry practically led to the
definite conclusion that the disaster was
due to an exterior explosion, was ordered
off the wreck which he had visited for
some trifing purpose. He was told to be
off much as suspicious character lurking
in dark corner at night is ordered away
by policeman. He was given plainly to
understand that he was trespasser upon
what had become Spanish territory since
the withdrawal of American authority from
the wreck. This affair is of no particular
consequence in itself, but it casts some
light On the nature of the Spanish officials
In Havana and particularly upon the atti-
tude Of those officials tsward Americans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07

form of outdoor sport, the misguided young
man sought to do something that had
been done by him under better conditions.
His accomplishment Of his purpose killed
him. His death should serve as a warn
ing to others who may be tempted to test
their powers OF endurance. Century"
rides are no longer 50 rare as to attract
the average enthusiast on the wheel Even
multi-centuries are common enough to
leave the seekers after bicycle 'henors'
with no apparent goal save to battle with
the elements and accomplish some hitherto
unheard-of feat of strength. This could
as well and more safely and profitably be
done at pump or a wood pile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07

From the Philadelphia Press.

A Spanish audience in Havana laughed
merrily the other evening at farce en-.
titled 1.-THE Voyage of the Flotilla," In
which the United States was represented
as terrified at the approach of the Spanish
boats. AS he laughs best who laughs last
on second sober thought the audience will
not find anything particularly hilarious
with the aotilla still on the other side and
Uncle Sans feet just stones throw, as
1t were, from their doors. It Is to laugh
that Is, for Uncle Sam.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
Reduced to 13c.

n Ii pieces of five yards and less
IN are to be thrown on great
bargain tables" The Rib
bons regularly retailing from Ioc to
soc a yard are to be only I5c yard
tor choice. Note that the most asked
Tor are first to become remnants. :"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
Reduced to 17c.

TIME new corners cause a re-
duced price for regular stock.
All the Ioc and many of the
23c Ribbons are to be nc yard.
Plain and fancy Taffeta Ribbons, in
Checks, Bayaderes, Horizontal
stripes, like those generally retailed
at CSC yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07

Possibly King Alphonso will decide to take
affairs into his own hands and see whether
he can derive any benefit from what is
technically known as 1.-The baby act
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
AlAent.MinIed.

81 guess said the very studious mai s
wife, that I will buy a new pair of BIZ
cycle stockings"
Really he exclaimed. as ne raised his
head for a moment from his work; 81
didn't know that BICYCLES wore stockings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07

What the popular song writer's are doubt
less preparing with the best intentions to
do with Consul General Lee represents a
fate which that gallant gentleman is far
frcm deserving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07

The insurgents insist upon independence
They have long had the advantage over the
average Spanish soldier of knowing exactly
what they were fighting for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07

1t is somewhat reassuring fact that the
annual announcement that the peach crop
has been destroyed has never been followed
by total failure of thu peach preserve
crop later on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07

The silence of de Lone arousss the sus-
picion that the press censors have been
keeping discreet and vigilant eye on him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07

Senior Polo's remark that war is a hor-
rible thing. may, after considering the
course Of events in Cuba, be ranked as ex-
pert testimony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
.IeweIrx Reduced.

76s<, tomorrow for IL 60c Sterling Silver Ard
O|N cIes. tied with dainty ribbons and boxed for
Easter Gifts. Choice Of Nen's Pceket Con1he.
Cuticis ard Corn Knives. Pocket Nirsovs. Ink
Erssers, Letter Seals. Nail Files Shoe Butteus,
Teeth and Nail Brushes, Baby's Comb aDd DrusA-
Unatinuea ab0ve.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
An Indirect Impression.

HAS yer hyud bout dis here Spanish
rolicy?" inquired Miss Miami Brown.
Yes" replied Mr.. Erastus Pinkley
Fun all l kin unduhstan', it's all right
but de numbers is pow'ful slow in comm
out"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
Fitted ait Our Risk.

00c pair for choice of Ladies, Miss
es', Mems and Boys Kid Gloves of
every description. Every style. Ev-
cry shade, in every size. Fitted at
our risk, and only o6c pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07

There is a pent-up flood of oratory in the
Capitol which may yet burst forth and
cause the Ohio rivers achievements to be-
come insignificant in comparison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
SHOOTING STARS.
Kindly Intended.

Il saw a fine specimen of Whistlers art
yesterday said the girl who likes pic
tires
Excuse me-" said Mrs. Cumrox, gently:
but you mean you heard it, don't you,
dear?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07

Spain has unquestionably leaned too hare
on the old saying that the pan is mightie
than the sword.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
Different.

Little drops of water,
So the poets state,
Reac results astounding
In the aggregate.
But little drops of gossip
Started but to thrill
Never make a total fact
And likewise never will.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
ParasOls Reduced.

CD NQ tomorrow for our $50 Psnsols that
QSs1O look worth %. The scarce turquotse.
Russian blue, viclet. burnt orange and American
beauty IN plain silks with band borlers in checks,
etc. Some all white. with cluster tucks; others
with bayadere ribbon trimming Artistic handles.
with sfIk fansela
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
Dress Patterns Reduced.

SN zE Tomorrow for 4yard waist pattern Of
" u soc Check Silks. g for kyard pat
tern Of CSC Bayadere Silks. $3.50 for 4-yard pat
tern Of any 81 Fancy SIX. 50 for 8yard Skirt
pattern Of any 90c Blsck SILK. $7.12 for Syurd
pattern Of any q Black Silk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07

HVC tomorrow for the 25c Easter Books In
white and silver bindings Water of Isfe
Royal Commandments. Imitation OF Christ m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
A.7S Instead of SS.

"a X tomorrow for any $ Cloth Dress skirs
or Slk Waist. Such superior gamentl
and b sueh variety that attractive Easter 6uii
may be had tomorrow for en1y $3.50. No risk
-yua Try - the GaWoafs ard only pay for then
aftrr ycur eyes assure yoa sattsfacti0a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07

.20c Tomorrow for the Soc Easter Boola. with
daintiIy and-painted cellalold covers
CHARMING df!ea-Sccrets Of Happy Home Lie,
Mis- Toot.ey's .Mission, What Is Worth While
The Biessingy of CheerfulnSss, yessica's Ffrrt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
r1ore Easter Gifts.

NC and up for Rabbits, Egrs and Cb,ctr a.
- uniquely artistic Effects ~
p; &c and up to Csc for Easter Cards. Booklets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
66c Instead of ST.

OOc for Ladies 2-clasp and 4-but-
ton Glace Kid Gloves. ST. quality
tor ooc, but not tried on, unless the
regular price is paid. Please do not
ask exception to this rule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
Hairdressing

The Easter hat may
require n change In the
style Of hair dressing.
Consult the PalaiS
Ruya. expert in private
parlor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-07
Gloves Reduced Tomorrow.
: ;':s s s:,:' S .25 7 n:s. ::

PTSOMORROW onyto being overwhelmed Saurday-we will
ask only for the ST so Paas Royal Gloves and
fit them with the the usual and Skill risk The
such usually retaed $I25 only ec pair ST gloves
to be only 66c pair-for tomorrow only - o~
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-10

TO place our road and rolling stock at
the free disposal of the State govern
ment for the movement of troops and
supplies or for other public service In
which they may be required"
Next he rendered his private yacht.
Nourmahal to the government free of
charge. Then he volunteered for SER
vice himself and was made a lleuten-
ant colonel. with the duties of an In
spector general, salary $1,000 per year.
He was sent to Chlckamauga first and
then ordered into Cuba with General
Shafter. He saw game fighting. Asked
where he was during the famous San
Juan fight he answered:
Il was on FL Poso Hill. where we
had a pretty exciting time. Grimes
battery was stationed on FL Paso and
the shells and shrapnel came pretty
thick for a time" One OF his horses
was struck by a piece Of shrapnel and
wounded.
He went with Shafter when that gen
eral first met Garcia, eight miles west
Of Moro. He lived as the other sol
dlers did. I'VE had to eat" he said,
pork and beans and bacon. We had
plenty Of canned beef and bareback"
He slept as the priyates did. For
the first few nights" he stated, I'VE
slept on the ground and l caught ma
larla. My temperature rose TO 103 de
grees one day. We took a great deal
OF quinine. slept under a leaky tent
ny with Colonel McClarnand and Col
onel Derby. We had rubber blankets.
The blankets have a way of getting
wet on both sides, which does not tend
TO Increase ones comfort. The greatest
discomfort | had was the lack Of bath
ing facilities" This from a man whose
private bathroom in his Fifth avenue
home cost thousands OF dollars, and
who voluntarily left 1t to serve his
country for honor's sake.
While in Cuba he received Hobson
and his companions after their release
from Moro, and he was the officer In
command when the Spanish officers
taken were sent from General Skaters
headquarters to those Of General DUFF
field. He comes back with a very poor
opinion of the fighting qualities of the
Cuban insurgents. He favors the an
nexation OF the island and the holding
of the Philippines. He Is "a years old,
a graduate OF Harvard, has travelled
extensively and Is n man of the world.
His favorite sport Is outdoor exercise.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-10
the yiraxo.

While Spurgeon was still a boy
preacher he was warned about a certain
virago and told that she intended to
give him a tongue flashing. "All right, -
he replied, but that's a game at which
two can play" Not long after, as he
passed her gate one morning. she assail-
ed him with a flood of billingsgate.
He smiled and said: "Yes, thank
you, l am quite well. l hope you are
the same"
Then came another burst of vitupera-
ton. pitched in a still higher key, to
which he replied, still smiling: Eyes,
it does look rather as if it is going to
rain. I think I had better be getting
on %
"Bless the mani she exclaimed,
''he's as deaf as a post. What's the use
of storming at him?" and SO her ray.
ings ceased and were never again at
tempted.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1898-11-10

Queer Things Made without the Aid
of the Simplest Tools.

VI nv
Jailer Whitman, Of the county jail,
has on his desk a lamp which Is at once
a curiosity and a specimen of what can
be done by a prisoner with scant mate
rails. 1t was taken from the cell of two
Of the prisoners last week, and Is now
IN exhibition.
The lamp is nearly as simple as the
old Roman ones composed Of a floating
wick and a vessel Of oil. In this case,
the receptacle for oil is a whisky bottle
about eight inches in height, of the
shape favored by men who have busi-
ness In prohibition towns, with a ca
pacity of perhaps a quart. When found
by the guards It was filed with gaso-
line, a fact that would make Its use ex-
ceedingly dangerous. The burner Is
composed OF a cork and part of a gas
jet. The tip of the Jet containing the
sl~ot-shaped opening for the escape of
the gas has been removed, leaving a
round hole In the end of the jet. A
round hole had been made in the cork
of the bottle with a knife, and into this
the jet had been thrust, making a rude
but effective burner.
In the manufacture of the wick, con-
siderable ingenuity had been shown.
1t Is composed wholly of white Irvine,
twisted into strands, and these neatly
braided together into II round wick, as
smooth and regular In appearance as
a braided sash cord. The wick runs
through the jet down into the bottle.
A number Of plumbers had been at
work about the jail building just be-
fore the lamp was found. 1t is sup
posed that the gasoline In the bottle
was taken from their torches, while the
other materials had been picked up in
odd places. The only motive for the
manufacture of the lamp which the
jailer can assign Is "A restless longing
for something 10 do. as the cells of all
the prisoners are brilliantly lighted by
electricity.
Another article Of prisoner manufac-
ture In Jailer Whitman's possession Is
a billy" of which the butt or heavy
end, usually filled with bird shot, is
packed with tightly rolled pieces of tin
Toll. MUCH OF the smoking IN
ommon use Is packed In tinfoil, and
this, the jaller thinks, is the soure
from whence 1t was obtained. The tin
foil was pounded into hard Jumps, and
makes a fair substitute for shot as lead
for the billy. Its handle Is OF cord,
tightly woven, and it is supposed that
the leather cover is from an old shoe.
The whole makes q fair substitute for a
regular billy. and might be used with
considerable effect as a weapon.
In the penitentiaries many curious ar
ticles are turned out by the conyicts,
anything In the way Of tools makes
these specimens of prisoners ingenuity
rather rare.-Chicago Tlmes-H Herald.