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Evening star., 1898-01-28
The Spanish Fleet for Cuba.

Word comes from Madrid that in addi-
tion TO the fleet now assembling at Cadiz
Tor service in Cuban waters there will be
dispatched to Havana four torpedo boats
and five torpedo boat destroyers. With
this aggregation of fighting vessels a very
pretty party call might be made upon the
United States by the Spanish navy. The
return OF the compliment extended TO-
Spain when the battle ship Maine was sent
10 Havana is announced as being now
arranged on an elaborate SCALE 1t is in
terestIng as we'll TO note that the fleet
VIII be capable of striking some effective
blows 1t may perhaps be well to remind
Spain at this jurcture that If she had
sent such fleet to Cuba early in the war
with the insurgents she might perhaps
have accomplished something toward pre-
yenting the landing of filibusters on the
Island As the record now stands this
country has done practically everything In
that line. and at such an expense that
there is a disposition here to consider that
Spain Is heavily In debt to the United
States. Doth morally and financially. for
maintaining at the doors of this country a
condition that has necessitated such ex-
traordinary vigilance as has been shown
oy the American naval authorities.
Evening star., 1898-01-28
Senator Lin dSay,

II Is probably useless to examine tn,
action OF the lower house Of the Kentucky
legislature In calling for the resignation of
senator Lindsay upon any other ground
Dut the blind and narrow partisanshin
Wnlcn actuated 1t. The proceeding was
senseless, and taken without regard to any
OF the higher considerations involved
Judge Lindsay has violated none Of his
premises to his people. He stands with r,-
gard to all national questions preciseIv
wnere ne did when he received his commits
sion as Senator. He was elected as a DOM
ocrat. His present term began on March
4, 1875, ard at that time a democratic na
tlonai administration, which the Kentuckv
democracy had helped to put in power. was
executing policy In no wise different from
that which Judge Lindsay stands for to-
oay. so that II there has been any change
al all 1t has not been on Judge Lindsay's
part. Ii he was democrat then, he is
unquestionably a democrat now
But of course the whole matter turns
upon the question of the free and unlimited
coinage of silver at 16 to 1 as an inde-
pendent act of this country. The Ken
lucky democrats now hold that aloft as
their standard Of democracy. In that. as
they now contend, are embraced all the law
called upon by them to subscribe to that
or surrender his commission. He will prob
ably do neither. He should do neither.
He was elected for six years, to give to his
state and to the country during that time
the benefit OF his best Judgment respecting
all questions coming before the Senate for
action. His party, after three years of his
service, asks hin, to vote In violation of
his convictions. Were he to YIELD it might
ask him before the remainder of his term
expires to violate his convictions again. A
Senator Of the United States, as Mr.. La
mar held when placed in similar circum-
stances, should not be a weathercock.
The folly of the Kentucky house of rep
resentatives is best appreciated when the
ability of Judge Lindsay and his standing
In the Senate are considered. AS strong a
debater and as resolute a man as Mr..
Beck, as sound and learned a lawyer as
Mr.. Carlisle. he is recognized force for
good In the body of which he is a member
No man in recent years has made his way
more rapidly in the Senate, and his retire
ment. for any cause, would be a distinct
loss to the country.
Evening star., 1898-01-28
End of a Mischief Maker.

Old Red Cloud, last of the Sioux chiefs, is
dying in his shack on the Ogallalla reserva-
ton in Dakota. He survives all his famous
coptemporaries-Sitting Bull, Spotted Tail,
and the rest-as Ulysses survived the chiefs
who with him drank delight of battle far
on the ringing plains of windy Troy. There
is nothing to lament in his departure and
no repinings of his own ought to accom-
pany it. He has long since taken all the
scalps which destiny prescribed for him.
and his fame in after-time Is assured by a
record of successful treachery nowhere
surpassed among his kind. 1t is recorded
of him that he was pre-eminent in planning
mischief but was always mysteriously alb
sent when his plans were put into execu-
ton. He is likely. however, to be present
at his own funeral, when will be furled and
folded away the most lurid and poetical
appellation which any of his line or tribe
have ever worn.
Evening star., 1898-01-28
PrOfuafOn.

Never mind the skies so gray, nor fields SO
bare and brown;
We can easily forget 'em all since Congress
came to town.
We won't lament the daisy nor the violet
nor rose,
When we think upon the sweetness that
luxuIiantly grows.
It's the law of compensation that no mat
ter what we lose
We can always hit on something to replace
1t, IL we choose.
So let these old complaints of barren wood
and field be still;
Let US revel in the blooming oratory on the
hill
There never was an orchid more fantas-
tical In form
Than some of the effusions offered when
debate is warm.
There never was a wild rose that displayed
more fragile grace
Than various arguments meath cultivation
at this place.
Then wherefore sigh for joys gone by
when here We have in reach
These wondrous garlands and bouquets Of
rarest flowers of speech?
They shouldn't fade uncared for We can
gather If we will
Much comfort from the blooming oratory
on the hill.
Evening star., 1898-01-28

In the exchange of such warm personal
attentions that each party to the ARRAY
now charges the other with assault.
Aside from a consideration of the ques-
ton OF the manner of the policeman and
of the gateman and such collateral facts
In the case 1t Is plain that the legitimate
users of the important thoroughfare that
is obstructed by this railroad line were on
this occasion. as on many others, incon-
venienced by the Indifference of the COM
pany and its employees to the law and the
regulations. The attitude of the gateman
when directed by a competent authority
to raise the gates and permit the passage
Of the people Is typical in large measure
of the attitude of the corporation toward
the community. OF course it may be that
the gateman was merely obeying orders in
keeping the gate down while trains were
passing or standing on the crossing, and
that the one in real fault was the engineer
of the train. or perhaps the yardmaster
who gave the orders necessitating such a
blockading of the street. But the gateman
Is the only agent within the reach of the
policeman and the only one with whom
complaints are to be lodged for immediate
results. especially when the obstructing
trains are moving slowly back and forth,
as Is often the case If the gateman is
forced to raise his gates after the limit
of tolerance has been passed in order to
accommodate the accumulated travel, all
trains that pass while the gates are raised,
save perhaps those on the regular schedule,
must be considered as doing so Illegally,
and the engineer manipulating the Iocomo-
tive can be held accountable.
1t is to be seen that the old difficulty of
hnding a responsible agent is once more
In the way Of enforcing the law Unless
some agreement is reached between the
Commissioners and the railroad authori-
ties these squabbles over the rights of the
street users will continue to be enacted
The only permanent and reliable remedy
for this fntolerable condition of things is
the complete abolition of all grade cross
ings. and to this end 1t is to be hoped that
Congress may this winter pass the bill di-
recting the railroad company to construct
the proposed viaducts
Evening star., 1898-01-28
That Havan. Pres. Censorship.

Some New York correspondent of a Ha-
vana newspaper has been advising a re-
opening of the Weyler warfare on Ameri-
can correspondents in Cuba. He wants all
who are now there banished from the is
land. The suggestion is condemned by a
contemporary, which believes that such a
policy would do more harm than good.
There ought to be TO doubt on that point.
No step which General Weyier took while
in comRand in Cuba was so signal a fall
ure his effort to muzzle the press out
side of Cuba, and particularly in this 'coun-
try. 1t acted as challenge, which the
foreign press at once accepted, and in the
contest General weyler was defeated. The
men of spirit, who saw by the maneuver
that very great deal existed which ought
to be uncovered, redoubled their energies
and though some were driven away others
remained, and in the end the whole foul
ness and fiendishness of the Weyler regime
were exposed.
Even the Havana newspapers are under
a restraint which serves no good purpose.
Naturally. a general is at pains to keep
his war plans out of print. If he medi-
tates march or an attack he does not
advertise the purpose. 1t is in every way
important that he should keep that to him
self But why keep the people of Havana
In ignorance about the news from Madrid
or from the United States when their in
terest in it Is so great? No news at such a
time besets suspicion and false reports,
which are very much more mischievous
than any true reports could be. 1t is in
fact an incitement to fakirs and mischief
makers to ply their trade industriously.
How much treasure and how many lives
would have been saved had some sense of
fairness existed in official quarters in Ha-
vana about news may only be estimated,
but the figures, even conservatively stated,
would be high. The authorities at Madrid
never got anything approximating the
truth about the Cuban situation from Cen
eral Weyler. Senior Canovas died probably
believing that General Weyler had made
material progress toward pacifying the
island. and that all would soon be over
with the insurgent cause. In this country
the most absurd stories were circulated
about Spanish triumphs, but SO clumsily
Constructed as to carry their falsity on
their very face.
1t is too late to renew such a policy.
General Blanco may continue to keep the
population of Havana in ignorance of what
is going on abroad, but as to what Is going
on In Havana and elsewhere In Cuba the
outside world would continue to be ad-
vised despite his most active opposition.
Evening star., 1898-01-28
Blockading the Streets.

Regardless OF the personal outcome
there VIII necessarily be keen general
interest In the trial tomorrow in the po-
ice court OF case that bears intimately
upon the grade crossing problem A pe-
hceman noticed that the railroad gate at
the corner OF Delaware avenue and H
street northeast had been kept down for
many minutes. far beyond the limits al
lowed by the regulations. This had caused
annoyance to a large number of people,
afoot. In vehicles and In cars. According
ly the policeman protested TO the gateman
and informed him that the closing of the
gate for such prolonged period was con-
trary to law, and directed him to remove
the barrier to public travel This COM
mand was ignored and a controversy fol-
loved. according to accounts. that resulted
Evening star., 1898-01-28
suburban relephone R.t...

Apropos of the matter of the telephone
rates. now once more under discussion by
the people of the District, 1t is to be OBJ
served that the company enjoying the local
monopoly has at no time seemed to appre-
ciate the full measure OF Its opportunities.
There are not as many telephones in use in
this city and its surrounding suburbs as
there should be or as many as there would
be IL the rates were lowered to q reason
able point. Especially is the suburban field
neglected The telephone appeals to two
classes. those whose business demands the
means of instant Communication with the
local commercial houses and those who re-
side SO Ear away from the center Of bust
Evening star., 1898-01-28
Curt, but AprOpOs.

now, said the lady who gossips, II am
going to tell you something. But you must
remember that 1t was told to me in conf
dence and you mustn't repeat It."
Perhaps. suggested Miss Cayenne. sit
would be better for you not to tell me-"
why not?" was the query, in astonish-
ment.
If a lady Of your self-command can't
keep from divulging 1t, shouldn't like to
trust myself with it."
Evening star., 1898-01-28
A Haxy IMPRESSION.

This phrase, Senatorial courtesy" said
one tourist to another. 'is something that
1 very frequently hear, but whose sig
nificance 1 fail to grasp"
Yes" was the reply; "it isn't quite clear
But as 1 understand it, senatorial courtesy
Is something which prevents every senator
from actively resenting any aspersion On
his character or understanding which an
other senator may choose to make"
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Worth Waiting For.
Prom the Hartford Courant.

The Maryland republicans have kept the
country waiting quite a while, but such a
senator-elect as Judge McComas was worth
waiting for. The choice is a credit to the
party and the state. To his senatorial du-
ties Judge McCumas will bring intellectual
equipment, legislative experience, probity
and dignity. His record, as far as we
know 1t. is without spot or blemish. He is
sound money man. He is a convinced
FORM Well done, Maryland!
Evening star., 1898-01-28
A stronx Team.
From the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.

From the ST. Louis Giobe-Democrat-
England's praise for Japans navy is sig
nificant for two reasons: England is a
good judge of navy. and all Japan's war
ships would be under the command of the
British admiral in Chinese waters If war
with Germany, Russia and France should
take place. These considerations, in fact,
are likely to prevent war. England and
Japan would be so immeasurably superior
to the other three nations that these lotter
will not tempt fate. China's dismember-
ment is postponed for few years at least.
Evening star., 1898-01-28

The legislature at Frankfort, KY, comes
Forward to demonstrate that Columbus.
ONO, and Annapolis. Nd. are not the only
OLD towns In which hot times" OCCASION
ally materialize
Evening star., 1898-01-28

I suppose" said the near-sighted gen.
tleman. who had strayed in to "the Ten
derioin,' that you business men are look
Ing forward to a restoration of confidence"
Yes" replied the stranger ''jes' give
Tammany chance and Wen have that
and bunco. and faro bank and every other
old game"
Evening star., 1898-01-28

Mr Letter expresses the opinion that this
country has over-eXported wheat. He diff
fers from many economic theorists In be-
ing willing and able to back his opinions
financially.
Evening star., 1898-01-28

President Dole naturally entertains a
high opinion of the resources of Hawaii
But he will hardly be so sanguine as to
hope that 1T will accomplish any such mar
vel as developing speed in the United
States Senate.
Evening star., 1898-01-28

Another "coal-trust' has been pro-
neunced Illegal by California court. I'm
fortunately the pronunciation does not
seem to alter the force and meaning Of the
word.
Evening star., 1898-01-28

1t Is said that measles and other Juvenile
maladies come with more violence when
the sufferer Is mature. This seems to be
the case with General Clay's attack of
romance
Evening star., 1898-01-28

While there have been a great many
stories of lucky achievement. the only sure
thing that has yet developed in connection
with the klondike is the proprietorship of
a boat to carry passengers.
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what a Man-of-w.r Means.
From the Chicago News

The United States is pre-eminently q ma
ton of peace. 1t desires to dwell on terms
Of amity with all the world, and in view
Of our characteristics in that direction 1t is
doubtful whether we have enough battle
ships to really express our frlendliness for
other nations.
If you want to convince your neighbor
that you love him send q bow-legged. lah-
tern-jawed. crop-eared bulldog to ambie
around in his front yard.
Evening star., 1898-01-28

President Mckinley's recent remarks on
finance indicate that even Mr. Wolcott's
bid of 20 to Is in danger of going without
eny takers.
Evening star., 1898-01-28
SHOOTING STARS.
DID His Part.

How about that bill you promised to
fntroduce?" inquired the constituent.
L kept my promise" replied the men,
Der of Congress. Il introduced it, but no.
body appeared to desire its further ac-
Quaintance."
Evening star., 1898-01-28

II England can get China sufficiently
in debt. the practical benefits of conquest
will be possible without the Inconvenience
of war.
Evening star., 1898-01-28

The European powers do not propose to
nave any trouble over eastern affairs.
They will not disturb the Chinese emperor's
monopoly.
Evening star., 1898-01-28
Hair Dressing.

Regular patrons know We
closed the Hair Dressing
Parlor until we could be
assured the services of an
expert who could and would
give entire satisfaction to all
our visitors.
UIt is therefore with great pleas
nre we now announce the engage
ment OF an expert of experts. who
wul he In attendance Monday and
after, from 9 am. to pm
Evening star., 1898-01-28

MQ<, for the jewelers. 81. 80 Jeweled Belts and
>CS Five-piece Chatelaines Gold and oxldized
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Sunday Gloves.

Mh<, for hest Of 81 Kid Gloves, ntted Mt oui
TVN risk The wanted pearl. black, reds
tans, etc 4-buttcn, 2-clasp and hooks.
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Other Parlors.

The Manicure and Facial
Massage Parlors, in charge
of Mrs. Secher, who, in
dorsed by the medical facul-
ty,' is becoming more and
more patronized by the elite
OF society.
VSatariay being busy day
visitors who can possibly call during
the morning hours tomorrow are re-
spectfully requested to do 50. Mrs.
Secher will be in attendance prompt
ly at Q am.
Evening star., 1898-01-28
SUNDAY Costumes.

81 z2 tomorrow for our $ll20 Black Silk
~Ss1O Costume. The waist and skirt sold
separately IL desired. LTD for the $3.50 Black
Tareta silk Waist and 4.9s for the <6.9s skirt
Of brocadcd silk or satin rustlene lined and velvet
bound.
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SUNDAY Wells.

n M tomorrow for choice of twenty-four new
UVN styles In 25c Wells Latest plain and
dotted effects.
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42c yd.

for 4 and 5 inches, duplicates
in regular stock are marked soc
and G9c.
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ETamdkerchiefS.

n o. each or SOC for three DC Sunday Hand
AOS kerchiefs. Some pure Irish Linen.
others are daintily embroidered beauties from
Switzerland.
Evening star., 1898-01-28

&1 ~ for sample pieces. including brooches
" s-tt and hair ornaments Of sterling silver
with solid gold plating. In the form OF srn-
bursts coronets butterflies. wreaths, mercury
wings. studded with imitation diamonds, rubies
pearls turquoise, amethysts. sapphires, garnets.
Worth up to So. Choice for 81. II.
Evening star., 1898-01-28

S2 OR for $3.50 to $5.9S Coats for misses 6
~Oe>O to 12 yean. 81 48 for little chill
dren's Walking Coats and Refers, I'm sizes to 6
years. Some were $3.50; were less than &. .8S
Some white, some novelty cloths in colors
Those with braid trimming bargain at
LAS
Evening star., 1898-01-28
End=of=t1ae=Week Bargains.

of Cotton and Cambria Underwear third floor
bargain tables for sold SOC for those up
ST. 84c for those up Gowns Skirts Drawers Corset
Covers and Chenes-last of quickest selling kinds
Evening star., 1898-01-28
Sunday Hose.

dk(- pair for ladies' 1Sc Fast Black Hose with
~ double soleS. And only 10c pair for Chil.
drens Stockings, with double knees. Sizes 70
9h.
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I'M the &C Store.

- Broken sets of China and Glassware. vcge-
table Dishes and Pitchers worth sc each In
the lot.
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Sunday Millinery.

Or 49c and 81 for the 25c. Csc and 81 35
- Black Ostrich Feather plumes. So 50
and 50 for the 50 and $3.50 Amazon flumes. -
inches long
Evening star., 1898-01-28
Sunday Jewelry.

1 S<, tomorrow for the usual 25c Sterling Silver
AOS Hat Pins, with large dlagree heads.
Evening star., 1898-01-28
The Kicker. Unlimited Field.

Be not content with little things.
For more prosperity" We'll call,
No matter what the season brings
Until we're nabobs, one and all.
Evening star., 1898-01-28

nQ, for the best $3.50 Bicycling and Driving
1OS Gloves for ladies and men-those with
astrakhan back and Kid palms.
(Contiuued above.)
Evening star., 1898-01-28

SD mn tomorrow for the Ladies' So 9S Mack
~SsVV intoshes with double cape with plaid
lining to match the umbrella The cape.
which Is detachable, is alone worth So &C.
Evening star., 1898-01-28
In the &c Store.

OLarge Covered Butter Dishes. Water Pitchefn
Cups and Sancers. Fruit Bowis etc., worth up d
t0c apiece
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Sunday Umbrellas.

Sn 80 tomorrow for the Ladies' and Mems
~AsO> $3.50 Silk Spun Umbrellas Those for
ladies with the fashionable plaid and pock ket
book attached by silk cords Those for men with
black silk
Evening star., 1898-01-28

2Sc for 81 Black Felt Hats. Guaranteed
best quality and best shapes. .25c bunch
for the punches of Flowers now seen lately
inn ted haf
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Continued above.)
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soc yd.

for the 3 and 3h-ineh widths, the
regular prices being 45c and soc
yard.
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NaU1GS SWTIWaW RTUWUHHSo
PT2OMORROW mornng-per Adams will arrive
pieces Warranted Quality Doublece Satin Ribbons
per regular prices. They seconds, but
makes seconds of these best Ribbons.
include wanted white pnks blues yelows and
GohtSh
Evening star., 1898-01-28

25c yd.
for those 2 and 2la inches wide.
usually sold at &c and 42c
yard.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-08

demoiselle Steivenart keeps the house at
Numero o.
Thank you very much. I'm sure I'm
infinitely obliged. This fool would have
driven me about the town all day." replies
the stranger; and in another minute she
has also driven out of sight.
what a funny looking lady!' exclaims
Gabrielle as she disappears. "She wears
a bonnet Of the mode of ten years back,
and q cloak like q mans coat, and has
such a loud voice. You would make
twice as nice woman as she is, Angus,
if we dressed you up in my Clothes
But Angus is thoughtfully Eliminating
over some old memory, stirred by the
strangers appearance and address.
cit is strange she should be bound for
Numero 22r' he says presently Il Won
der who she can be going to see there.
The boarders are all foreigners except
my mother"
"And this lady is so much what my
papa would call regular John Bull
But may she not be going to see your
mamma, Angus? Madame Moray told
me last week she expected a friend from
England"
'You are right, Gabrielle! You have
hit it!' exclaims Angus. "Eyerything as
sures me you must be right: and this lady
can be no other than my mothers old
friend, Mrs. Hephzibah Horton
"Tiens! What a Manner cries Miss Ca
brielle.