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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-03
KEY WEST CAMP DAYS.

Written for the Sunday Standard.
Key West, June 25.-Major Lauriano
Prado. just back from an adventurous
trip to Cuba, was showing his silver
handled machete to a reporter in a Gu
ban shop in this city the other day. The
reporter asked him il il had ever killed
anybody and he answered, No"
~Thereupon the proprietor of the shop
said: III show you a machete that has
killed a man." He went into a rear
room and reappeared directly with a
machete evidently made at the same
factory as Prado's. He held the blade
up TO the light. There was a dark
stain on the steel for some u inches
about the middle of the machete.
That is the blood of a Spanish cap
TAIN" the proprietor said proudly.
cuban war relics are in great demand
Just now and If the Cubans were less
conscientious they could do a big bust
ness In selling machetes used by Maceo.
buttons from the uniforms of Gomez.
spurs worn by Garcia and so ON. The
Cubans have been shown the way how
by the sale of bogus Maine relics. The
amount of verdigris-covered cartridges
sold as ammunition recovered from the
wreck OF the Maine would fill the mag
azines of several warships. The fraud
became so open down here that Maine
relics now find no sale at all. The war
relic hunters importune the Cubans for
machetes. some that have a history"
The machetes used by the insurgents
are made in Connecticut, and any one
can buy them in New York. If the relic
hunter insists on having a historic"
machete the Cuban will get one for him
to satisfy him, but he does not encour-
G the fraud.
Major Prado brought back with him
General Pedro Betancourt's battle flag.
a handsome one. made by the patriotic
ladies of Cardenas. II had been through
two fights, and once was struck and
torn by a Mauser bullet. The rent had
been carefully stitched. and this work
OF repair would probably be looked on
with horror by the true relic collector.
The flag was sent TO a Cuban lady of
Key West by General Betancourt.
-
The lines of steam and sailing vessels
plying between Atlantic coast and Gulf
and West Indian ports could. IL they
wished. resume their service. except 10
the Spanish Islands. There are nc
Spanish ships at sea TO prey upon
American commerce. When General
Skaters army sailed from Tampa
along the north coast OF Cuba. and 10
Santiago de Cuba, II was conveyed by
II warships. including the great battle
ship Indiana. and the fleet moved in
compact order and at a snairs pace in
order that the ships might not become
separated, but naval officers say that
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the waves with incredible force. and no
belesguered city was ever bombarded
with more violence and under more
threatening aspect than was this little
colony placed on a reef in the waters.
The machinery was disabled and a
large part OF the coal supply washed on
the islet by the waves. The pumps
stopped and II was with great difficulty
that the mine was kept from hlIing with
water. so trying was this experience
mat many 81 the miners would no lon
ger remain where they were threatened
with drowning both underground and
on surface.
The silver in the mine was always
found as native. sometimes associated
with copper, just as the copper mines
on the southern shore Of the ake oc-
casionally carry silver in connection
with the baser metal There are very
few mines In the world which carry
silver otherwise than as an ore. the
metal being usually associated in thu
ore with sulphur and carbon. For the
reason that the silver was native the
mine presented a beautiful sight. esp
cially In the richer portions. where the
sparkling masses Of pure metal. many
Of them OF several pounds weight.
shone In all their purity and reflected
the light from the miners candles in a
manner presenting a similifuFe Of the
cave In which Aladdin gathered the
jewels at the behest Of his bogus uncle
There was danger there. too. for the
islet only Afforded a breathing spot for
he mine itself. being merely large
enough tu accommodate the opening ~
the shaft. while even that was most
closely guarded to keep the lake from
invading u.
As In all deep mines with but a sin
gle SHAFT. there was danger 10 the min
ers underground. for i'm case OF acct
dent TO the shaft all chance OF egTesS
was destroyed. The underground gal
leries were carried under the bed 81 the
lake. and a single careless blast might
let I'm the water from above. to the de-
struction of all beneath. Taken all in
all. a job In the silver Islet was not
one which would he relished by most
men. but there was never any scarcity
OF workmen. The mine paid Its men
well. and there were rich pickings. II
is a matter OF principle with miners
the world over that specimens belong
to the man who finds them. and not
10 the employer. When the "speci-
men" happens to be a mass Of native
silver of two or three pounds weight The
miner who secretes ID runs no great risk
OF missing q collector willing to annex
Il. though the men who traded In
specimens OF silver at the Silver Isiet
and at the copper mines on the south
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no convoy whatever was needed and
that the troops for the Porto Rico eXpe-
ciiion can sail with perfect safety un-
conveyed. There are formidable Span
ish warships in Santiago. but they are
not likely 20 get out: there is a torpedo
boat at San Juan Porto Rico. but il
dares not come out, either. When "A
party of newspaper men were seeking
To charter a sailing vessel to carry them
to Jamaica from Key West The other
day they paid no TENTH to the YES
sells flag. except that they rather pre-
ferred going in an American ship on
principle. They knew perfectly well
that they would not meet any Spanish
vessels. The newspaper dispatch boats
sail about the island with the utmost
freedom. The Spanish flag has been
swept from the Spanish main and from
the West Indian seas. The steamship
line that realizes this first and resumes
its customary service will soon be doing
a good business.
Newspaper boats and little auxiliary
gunboats used to confe into Key West
with stories of having been chased by
or having chased Spanish steamers.
The stories varied a good deal. but the
strangers We're always seen at night
and generally carried a bright light by
hic their movements were easily
made out. One boat thought she saw
three Spanish cruisers and a torpedo
boat destroyer. chased her, and although
boat destroyer. chaser her. although
the American made p knots an hour
the stranger did better and got away.
Other boats saw all sorts Of black
steamers that became invisible with
the dawn. The boat that brought in
the story about sighting four Spanish
vessels caused a great sensation and
cost the government a lot of money,
besides delaying the departure Of Shat
ter's army for nearly a week. Scouts
sent out to locate the Spaniards failed
10 find any trace Of them. The captain
Of the boat was the only man aboard
who saw the Spaniards plainly. and he
told a story that was full Of details. yet
there was no doubt that he was mis-
taken. No one now believes the story:
no one now believes hat any OF the
vessels seen at night were Spaniards.
Those who thought they saw them
were excited and their i-maginstions
conjured up boats out OF nothing ia the
tropical nights.
One day recently the pub
lished a circumstantial account OF the
arrival OF General Skaters troop ships
at Key West: OF % the general had
complained Of the accommodations on
board the ships. and had even threat
ened TO disembark the men at Key
West. The troop ships did not come 70
Key West nor in sight OF Key West.
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such sr<scles should eever Be used sxcspo -
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Care Be sure you get me genuine II Is fzkeo IL
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Cheney 3 Co rsstinonizl< fr~>
Sel9 By Druggists price 7Se per bottle
Halls Family fns are the best
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cssesrets Candy c.thsrtic. the most vsoa.rG1
nseie.L dassevsry OF the as. ple~ssss - =
ths kfdssys. liver and bowels cleansing Ne o6ofS
system. dispsl colds. care hesasehes. fsver. 100
IA eonstipAtioa Asd eilisusa<ss Please ~ ~
SOLD and guaranteed 70 care By al 1ruGgks>A
Evening star., 1898-07-05
ALL IN READINESS
Preparations Completed for the Ma
tional Educational Convention.
ITS SUCCESS SEEMS ASSURED
Grade Teachers VIII Make. Re-
quests for Recognition.
AND INTEREST

Everything is in readiness so far as
Washington is concerned for the entertain
ment of the National Educational Associa-
ton convention. The excellent plans for
the reception and accommodation of the
thousands of visitors are in operation, and
are working admirably, the official pro-
grams are ready for distribution, and the
badges. which will indicate that their wear
are members of the great body that
represents so much of the intellect and cul
ture of the country have arrived. About
the only vexatious thing in connection with
The convention has occurred in connection
with these badges. The contract for them
was awarded to Horstmann 6, Co. of Phila-
delphia, and when they arrived here the
ribbons were found not up to the quality
submitted in the samples accompanying
the bids. A representative of the contract
ors has been requested to come to Wash
fngton today and explain this deficiency,
and probably the matter will be adjusted
satisfactorily.
subcommittee of the reception commit
tee were on hand at both railroad stations
all day today, but up to 2:3O o clock were
not kept very busy, as the convention ar
Evening star., 1898-07-05
COO1meSS
and Comfort
at Night.

To be cool and comfortable at
night one would do a great deal.
HEAVY hot wooden beds don't tend
toward GOODNESS in summer. Light,
open White and Brass Beds are
surely privileged to take first place,
especially during the warm season.
They look cool-there are no solid
foot boards to obstruct stray breezes
and there are no beds prettler,
cleaner or healthier-we might say
cheaper, too.
Specials in beds whose sizes are
not complete at prices that will en-
courage buying:
White and Brass Beds, in 8
IT. and IT. In. sizes, re- St AZ
dueed ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ~
Pretty White and Brass Beds, with
brass knobs and foot and head
rails. ft- 3 fl. 6 in. and IT. St Oo
sizes, reduced to-.--..-......- Df'SS
Another style White and Brass Bed, 2
#. in. IT. and #. in O. OO
sizes. reduced to..........-... pN'99
We are sole agents here for the
Bernstein Easy Detachable White
and Brass Beds. In 3 pieces instead
OF 5, including spring.
1t W. B. MOSES SONS.
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OHIO EIGHTH SAILS TOMORROW.
The "President's Own" to Go to Cuba
on the St. Paul.

The "President's own" to Go to Cuba
the St. Paul.
Reinforcements are to be hurried to Gen.
Shafter as rapidly as steamships can car
ry them notwithstanding the fact that
needed as was indicated by the develop
ments OF Friday and Saturday.
Yesterday afternoon Secretary A1ger and
Gen. Miles had a conference with the Pres
ident at the White House concerning the
serding of reinforcements to Shafter, and
1t was determined to send the troops at
once. Orders were issued for the Sth Ohio
Infantry. Col. Charles v. Hard. the regi-
ment known as the presidents Own, be-
cause it comes from the immediate vicinity
Of President Mckinley's home city of Can
ton, to proceed to New York and embark
on the st. Paul for Santiago. The St.
Paul will leave New York late tomorrow
Cuba.
The Sth Ohio will leave Camp Alger
this afternoon for New York, and will
board the steamer Immediately upon arri-
panied by the brigade commander, Gen.
Garretson.
In addition to the troops at Camp Alger,
which are to be sent to Santiago, the hri-
gades of Gen. Ernst and Gen. Hams, now
at Chickamauga, will be sent within few
days. Gen. Ernst's brigade consists Of the
Sd Wisconsin. the 9th Iiliaois and the lst
Kentucky.
Gen. Hams brigade consists of the 9th
Pennsylvania, the I'd Missouri and the 1st
New Hampshire.
These troops will be sent to Savannah or
Charleston. where steamers have been OBJ
tained to carry them directly to Santiago.
In addition to the troops now en- route
to Cube from Tampa, the force to be sent
within a few days will reinforce Gen
Shafter to the extent of about 10000 men.
Evening star., 1898-07-05
League Delegates.

Among the delegates from the District
TO the Republican League convention.
which will meet at Omaha, Neb.. July IL.
IA and 10. are John c. CLANCY and l.. NJ.
Saunders Of the District Republican
League; James W. Poe and r. H. Key OF
the National Republican Protective Asso-
citation; Chas. H Strother of the Mckinley
and Hobart Marching Club and +. ID. Lee
and T. L. Jones of the Virginia Republican
Association. auxiliaries of the District Re-
publican League.
Evening star., 1898-07-05

Edward Butler, colored. today pleaded,
guilty Of an assault on Percy Ellis. also
colored. and Judge Scott fined him S10
With thirty days In Jail in default. Butler
was also convicted of carrying a concealed
veapon-a pistol-ard for this the penalty
vas $50 or three months in jail.
Evening star., 1898-07-05

for the choice Of a
large tableful Of So
inch Empress lawns. in
as many as one hundred
patterns-fast in color
and beautiful to look at
which have been
12l2c. a yard.
Now &C. yard.
Evening star., 1898-07-05

1t matters little what 1t is that Won want
whether a situation or . servant-a '.want''
ad. in The Star Will reach the person who
can fill your need.
Evening star., 1898-07-05

Mems muslin night
robes. with silk en-
broi1ered fronts and all
sizss-eut from 39c. TO
2Sc. each.
Evening star., 1898-07-05

action upon the bill authorizing the call of
900 negro volunteers, but Mr.. Morgan
{Alal objected to consideration.
At 4:55 O'Clock the Senate went into ex-
ecutive session. The Senate adjourned at
Ola pm.
want" ads. In The Star pay because they
bring answers.
Evening star., 1898-07-05
me senate ON Pension Bill..

The Hawaiian resolutions were laid eside
by the Senate yesterday afternoon after
Mr.. Allen had spoken for some time. in or
der that private pension bills might be
considered.
Mr.. Hawley (Conn-l ATTEMPTED to secure
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partments is restricted, it is still further
rendered inconvenient by the absence of
the necessary books of reference The in
Vestigator who has not at his command
the 1nnumerable books of that nature has
his laDors doubled; but were he working
In great library, such as our own, where
every eEdeavor Is made to place all the
printed material at his disposal, ability to
90 work would be greatly increased and
the stimulus to be received from such con-
veniences would be of lasting benefit No
Institution or society of learning has done
more for the development of the study of
American history than the Historical So
ciety of Pennsylvania, and it has obtained
the enviable reputation 1t now enjoys in
this country, but especially abroad, by
following such methods of liberality as
above all should be followed by the govern
ment repositories of manuscripts.
No more important step could be taken
by Congress for the encouragement of
the study Of American history in particu-
lar and of history in general. than by the
gathering together of the government ar
ing them at the disposal. under proper
safeguards, of those who by right should
be allowed to consult them. 1t would tend
to make our library the center In this
country for the study OF American his
tory, and would give an impetus to that
study such as it needs. and in which every
patriotic citizen must take a deep interest
TN view of these facts, presented at
some length. 1t seems wise that Congress
should take action toward the concentra-
ton Of historical manuscripts and original
archives in the Library Of Congress, ex-
pressly built for such purposes. COM
mission might be appointed representing
the various departments, with power to
examine and determine what documents
are of historical and not administrative
value, including all indexes and catalogues
of the executive, legislative and judicial
departments. with view to their transfer.
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Events of
t he Great
Furniture
Sale.

Monday was hummer-Tuesday
we crowded a big days selling into a
half day-Wed nesday brought out
additional crowds, showing interest
is growing.
The greatest opportunity YOU ever
had to buy Fine Furniture for little
money is here. We've cut as never
before Necessity has been an in
centive-we must, according to Gus
tom, show entirely new stocks twice
year. In March the new goods ar
rive. We mist make room in every
place possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-24

In letter TO Mr.. @. w. vanderslioe of
400 X street southeast the District Com
missioners INFORM him that 1t is against
coz struct crossings in localities where
there are no sidewalks, as In the present
instance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-24
Children's coats cut.

Lot Of 10 childrcns fancy eidcrdown
coats. in all colors. trimmed with
Angora fur. which sold at $3.50. en-
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VALUABLE BOOK FREE.

32-PAGE BOOK ON HOME DREssMAK-
ING GIVEN TO OUR READERS.
An Expert Dressmaker Tells How to
Make Over and RecOl0r Old Dresses,
Wraps and Other Clothing In the
Latest Styles to Look Like New
Practical Instructions That Will
Save Money in Any Home.
1t Is astonishing how little money and work are
required to make fashionable up-to-date gowns and
wraps from last years CASTOR clothing, II
only knows how. Home Dressmaking is a 32page
book, written by an expert dressmaker, TINT gives
pictures Of fashionable dresses. wraps and coats
for women ard children and tells just how they
can be made from old garments that are faded,
questionable in color, or out Of style.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-24

q extra fine quality eideIdown coats.
trimmed with silk braid and fox heads
and tails, which were 50. re g n En-
duced ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. % eOV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-24

misses finest Jersey jackets which
reduced sss Ssi'1 io up to s. have been Sl.98
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More big remnant
specials.

Remnants Of line sheer English India
linon. = to > yards In length. which never
sold for less than 15c. n yard, will d.
be offered tomorrow for. $3.50. o2S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-24

Remnants Of Victoria lawn. I'm to G
yard YARD s % 20 % dmohd ds Worth loo 6gc
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ITEMS 2Sc neckWear, \ nc

An odd lot OF mems regular &c.
neciwear. Of fine SILK fourth hands
and tecks-a large assor' ment Of pat
terms to pick fiom-wIll he Of re
feIed tomorr"'- fUr.........
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-24

Lot Of slightly soiled Spanish yarn, in
light blue color. which is worth lac.
4 hank, will GO tomorrow for. . sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-24

Remnants Of fiGe woIsted and silk dress
trimmings. to ) yds. long. in blue. gray,
brown. green and cardinal. which
sold UP TO doc. yard, will go to- -,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-24

II children's fieece-lined ribbed vests,
%Gire ~ SS4. at 4'e. each, viii be I4c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-24

ALL DISORDERS CAUSED by bilious state Of
the system can he cured by using Carer's Little
LIVER Pills No pain. gripping or discomfort ar
tending their Use. Try them.
IL ycu suffer from Iooseaess Of the bowels AN
GOSTURA BiTTERS will surely cure you. BE-
ware or counterfeits and ask for the genuine
article. prepared By Or. J. G. b. Sisssst 4 Sons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-24

% pairs OF ladies shell side combs,
which ace worth Zoe. and l2e. pair, e
will be sold tomorrow for. 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-24

10 boxes Of fine stationery. paper and
envelopes. Which is worth 23c. 70,
box. will be sold tomorrow for. 900. 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-24

Remnants of all-sslk tafcta ribbon.
plain and MORE. satin and sras grain;
worth from 25c. TO 40c. Il yard, In,,
VIII 20 for. ~.
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lots coats cut.

Odd lot Of - ladies' black boucle jack
cts, half lined with satin, re- M0-
Guced from IS to............. yO&e
Lot of double black cloth capes. braid
and fur trimmed, reduced from Rn-
So ...................... SVDGo
Lot Of 5 electric seal fur
to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. SNsZS
Only two colored CHI viot suits. fancy
braided. jackets and skirts. all silk lined
-skiTts with extra dust rufle, In green
and plum color.were sls-you 81 Or
black brocaded India silk
skirts, which sold at So. re- Go I'm
oUSeDV
Astra6ha fur capes. 30 by 100. lined
at SIS, have been reduced to SIoWS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-24

Remnants of narrow and n a,lium val
enciennes lace edging and inserting. which
is worth ; to Sc. yard, will 20 u,
tomorrow for. -
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Odd lots shoes.

II pairs of ladies' tan and black bicycle
boots. some IF them with canvas tops and
others with tops OF kid-in sizes 2l9. 3.
80 and (which have been reduced from
81 and S250-will be offered q n fNm
tomorrow fcc................ b eWW
30 pairs of misses button and lace
shoes. in Springfield style-made the
most stylish lasts. and warranted q NJ
have been reduced from S1.25 to OT&o
81 pairs of youths spring heel satin calf
lace shoes. In neat opera toes, and excel
lent wearers, have been reduced Am-
from 81 % pair to............ WYSe
10 pairs infants soft-sole shoes. in
variety OF colors, i'm sizes l and only
have been reduced from soc. a OmC
pair to. ...:..-.........-... w.
IS pairs of ladies' button and lace shoes,
nest and stylish shapes, in sizes 2l2
to 5 only-have been reduced from q IT,
$1.50 pair Observation-Disclosures. OOSe
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-10-01
AN AUTUMN IDYL.
In Which Is Depleted Somewhat of
the sorrowfulness of the Ex-
pirlng Year.

A great wave of perspiration had swept
up from the briny depths of the sea of hui
mainly, and on its wsite-capped top the
month of August had taken passage to the
shoreless realms of eternity.
Tip-tlted on the petals of the blooming
melancholy days of poesy and song, Sep
TENDER in her golden glory stood, and from
her harvest finger ends threw ripening
kisses to the world,
There was no sadness in her eyes, and in
her voice was only the music of rich, ripe
fruit falling to the ground.
AS she swept along on the crimson tide
of her leafy glory, simple Oyster crossed
her path.
In his face was the shadow of Fate.
His requiem was sounding in the key of r..
September saw him, but she wot not what
he was to her, nor she to him. She nodded
at him smiingly.
Good morrow, Master Lowly," she sang.
"Look upon me, prithee. Am not indeed
in itE'
The Oyster was amazed.
81 beg your pardon" he answered. though
he knew full well what she had said.
"Dearie me, Master Lowly," she chirruped,
edo but look at me. Am ] not in it?"
"Do you mean the soup?" lugubriously in
quired the Oyster.
"No, indeed. Why should II" laughed
the warm September. 81 mean the Au-
tumn, of course, stupid" :,
Then the Oyster sighed as il his she'll
would break, and he wondered why one
could be so heartless as to jest upon such
n serious subject Washington Star.