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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
Spain and the Maine.

In all the diplomatic maneuvering in the
Spanish reply to this government there is
no word of regret for the destruction of the
Maine. and in the most casual terms the
affair is mentioned as being a fit subject
for arbitration The Spanish ministry has
sadly misconceived the temper of this coun-
try. 1t has shown from the outset a dis
position to minimize the Importance of the
disaster. 1t has tried to throw doubts upon
the accuracy OF the American official find
ings and has put forth a weak and incon-
sistent statement, purporting to be an Of
fetal decision by an expert commission,
serving to show that the wreck was caused
by an interior explosion Meanwhile 1t has
been getting its wires crossed on this side
OF the water Its consul general in New
York, 1t is now reported, has filed with the
district attorney there an affidavit from a
manufacturer of high explosives to the
effect that some time previous to the de-
struction of the Maine he was approached
by representatives of the Cuban junta in
this country, who negotiated for quantity
of an explosive of a peculiar character 1t
Is well known that the agents of the junta
have been active for three years in the
purchase of just such munitions of war
The deadly work of the insurgents dyna-
success along this line. There is, therefore,
no remarkable coincidence in the fact If
it be a fact. that the Cubans were buying
high explosives previous to the Maine dis
sster. There is, however, a far greater
significance in this affidavit than the con-
sui general doubtless meant to create 1t
serves TO indicate that perhaps the govern
ment at Madrid. having failed to check the
Indignation of this country by exploiting
the accident theory, now seeks to compli-
cate the case by insinuating, if not openly
charging, that the Cubans blew up the
ship Aside from the utter improbability
of such thought. it is clear that SPANS
case is complicated and weakened by this
flank movement. 1t casts discredit upon
thu accident theory, destroys the value of
the expert COMMISSIONS report and
leaves her without footing in denying the
truth of the American naval boards find
ings.
The Spanish ministry seems to take ii
for granted that the ''incident'' will be
permitted to float off into the doldrums of
diplomacy. there to fall into oblivion. That
this is not the case is shown by the attitude
Of the Senate committee on foreign rela-
tons, which has been diligently investi-
eating the Maine affair on its own account
for several days, with the view to discover
if possible the exact degree of Spanish re-
sponsibility. The reports so far receiv I'd
Of the progress of this inquiry serve to
show that the Maine affair will cut a very
prominent figure in the history of the war
with Spain If hostilities should actually
occur between the United States and the
misguided nation across the sea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
Do the Work rhorouxhlx.

A pthy reply of the late General Forrest
has recently been revived and is being
widely quoted. He was an uneducated man,
but born soldier, and within the scope OF
his opportunities as great a cavalryman as
ever climbed into saddle. Being asked
the secret of success in war, he said: ITO
git thar fust with the mostest men,
In any scrap with Spain over Cuba, with
the island as the battle ground, We shall be
in the way of testing the truth of General
Forests observation. We shall be able ito
git thar fust' with both 1.-THE mostest men,
and the "mostest'' ships. Spain's naval
demonstration at it's best cannot equal
ours, and must soon be at great disadvan-
tage on account of coal. And as for the
land forces, the troops reporting for duty
under General Blanco will not be able long
to withstand the combined strength of the
United States and the insurgents.
There will be no glory in simply defeating
Spain. But We shall be performing duty
to humanity and to ourselves, and we
SHOULD perform it with all our might. The
world will be looking on and we should
give the world through Spain an exhibition
CT our best quality. We should show the
world how very much In the way of prepa-
ration for war may be done in few
months, and then, when prepared, how
good an account We are able to give of our
selves.
The fierceness of some our domestic po-
htical struggles has shaken the faith of
many people living at a distance in the
strength of our institutions. Some misgiv-
ings have obtained even here at home. But
all of this doubt has now been dispelled
The country rises as one man, and acts as
Ole man, in the face Of threatened danger
from without. Political and sectional divis-
ions disappear like lines in water. We are
Lot only united as people, but are in such
complete command of our resources that
our power is advertised far and near
And if the day has come when we are to
exercise this power, let us do it in the most
vigorous manner possible. Let us use to
the full every agency We have invoked
Then, when the war is over, We shall be all
the stronger at home for the victory won.
and all the more respected abroad for the
energy and union and capacity we have dis
played Sharp work, and short if possible,
but sharp work as long as work may be
necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
The Tichborne Claimant.

The celebrated Tichborne claimant died
yesterday In London after one of the most
romantic careers of fraud ever recorded
This man, Arthur Orion, was a butcher in
Australia when he first read Lady Itch
borne's advertisement calling for informa-
ton about the son whom all the other
members of the family but she had long
before conceded to nave bean lost at sea
orion answered the advertisement and set
himself about the task of securing such in
formation about this family as could be
found at such a distance. Months after.
when he had learned all he could about the
Tichbornes in general and the man he i'm
personated in particular. he presented him
self and was Immediately recognized" by
Lady Tichborne, though he was repudi-
ated by all her relatives a fraud. His
first legal attempt to GUST Tichbo-ne ten
ant in an effort to prove his claim was a
miserable failure and he was Immediately
prosecuted for perjury. The trial lasted
many weeks and nearly impoverished the
family. resulting in Orton's punishment by
Imprisonment tor fourteen years at hard
labor.
Upon his release be came to this country
and became a barkeeper In a New York
resort. where he attracted much attention
at first. Later he returned to London and
published a confession" but by the time
of its appearance interest In the case.
which in the early 70s attracted interna-
tional attention, had waned, and for sew
eral years Orton has been forgotten by the
world that eagerly devoured every item OBJ
tainable about the celebrated "Tichborne
claimant" three decades ago. Orion was
merely swindler who would not have
been heard from outside of a small circle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02

degrees of temperature. an average of 4
degrees daily. Nor was March a windy
month such as the traditions would serve
to warrant a Washingtonian in expecting.
During the thirty-one days the wind blew,
IT. is true. a total of $3.50 miles, but SO
gently and steadily that the tiny wheels on
the roof of the weather bureau at no time
revolved faster than at the rate Of twenty
five miles an hour. These statistics, fur
rished by the official records go to show
that March differed in it's discomforts from
the traditional month Of cold winds mainly
by the hiding of the sun and the weeping
of the clouds The skies were in harmony
with the grave and threatening political
possibilities through which this country
was passing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
elf they're Rich's
Shoes they're proper. -
Ten-tw0 r.
The footwear
for Easter.

Just one more week in
which to prepare. yourself for
Easter. With the new Eas-
ter gown you must have new
footwear, of course-and as
you want the best you must
look to us to supply it. Look
to our stock of novelties
the models of footwear good
ness-to get what you want.
And it's safe to say you have
never seen such a stock be-
fore-certaiIlly not in this city.
Already we have fitted out
most Of the social leaders with
Easter footwear-and this
week will increase the de-
mand. That we should enjoy
the patronage of the elite is
but natural-for here they
have but to look to find Just
what is most desirable and cor
rect.
All the newest styles in both
shoes and oxfords are here
IN the new shades of tan and
brown-and there never was
such a showing of dainty,
smart-looking footwear.
Ours are the novelties of the
footwear world-which no
other shoe store in this vicin-
ity takes the trouble to show
and which are SO vastly differ
ent than anything you'll see
this side of the fashion centers
OF New York city.
There is nothing in the foot
wear line that we cannot show
you if it is fashionable and
wanted.
We should like to have you
get in as early as possible the
coming week and select what
you want. The last few DAYS
will find a rush of patrons
and buying may be done with
less discomfort now.
Our showing Of new spring
bicycle and golf footwear
leaves nothing to be desired.
It's SO vastly superior to any
other stock around town that
there is no comparison at all.
Every newest style is here
dozens Of them-H1e most sty-
hsh novelties that are shown.
The same sort that are seen in
the swell shoe shops of the
metropolis-but only of us at
the capital. Come and see
them, wont you?=
We desire to call the atten-
ton of our patrons to the fact
that we resready to-fll every
possible want in the matter of
footwear for the coming horse
show.
Ours is the only establish
ment here which can readily
meet such wants-and you'll
save time and trouble by COM
ing straight here.
The display of mems finest
Easter footwear-the dress
patent feathers and the walk
ing shoes for street wear-has
never been equaled. Almost
every man in the city knows
Rlch's footwear-will have no
other sort. We are ready to
supply the dressy ones with
the new Easter footwear at
any time they will come next
week-ready with a stock that
contains every wanted style
and smart novelty.
B. Rich's Sons,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
SHOOTING STARS.
Hard Study.

How is the young king getting on in his
studies?" inquired one member of the Span
ish cabinet.
Well replied the other, che doesn't
seem to have nearly as much trouble with
geography as we have"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
1868. 3Oth 1898.
ANNIVERSARY
SALEg
X. Berberich's Sons,
1888 9TH ST, N. w.

A clean record of 80 years of shoe
selling among you is ours, this our
Anniversary Celebration.
In order to make this an event to
be remembered by all of our custom
ers, we have inaugurated a wonder
full sale OF Up=to=Date Foot
wear. We have displayed all goods
on Tables, with the prices marked
in plain figures.
Mems $500 Guaranteed Patent Leather 81 AZ
Hsnd-sewed Shoes -..-.......-...-...O OsFO
Mems $500 Rlsset and Block Patent
Leather Willow Calf and Wei KidCO 40
Hard-sewed Shoes. spring styles. 1870
Ladies' so Black and Tan oxford en- AZ
Ladies' 81 so Russet and Black Laced c 20
and Button Shoes. IL pretty spring styles " 40
Ladies', Mems. Boys and Youths 90.
81 % and 81 so Stylish Durable Shoes. OONs
100 more Wonderful Bargains in Ladies', Mems.
Misses and Childrens Footwear, in black and tan
LEATHER, all new spring styles, displayed at
store
Easter Gifts for the Children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02

When Madrid newspaper undertakes to
sheer at this country's fighting qualities it
shows conclusively that the sanctum's Ii
brary is deficient in its department of his
tory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
Ever Willy.

Supposing," said the Cuban, that we
should agree to your proposal. Would you
rame some exact date upon which all re-
ferns are to be completed?"
Il suppose we might replied the Span
ish diplomat thougntfully. How would
February 81 strike you?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
A Hint to Spain.

Twill soon be here" quoth Cuba;
THE mystic first Of May,
Which custom recognizes as
The proper moving day."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
Special Exhibition off
Chi1drem's Clothing for Easter.

In Infants Department Monday special exhibition will be
Coats Refers Frocks Hats Caps dainty and
pretty accessories to the babies wardrobe.
The styles for the little design
ed exclusively tor Quaint fashions ideas
ceits the home productions well contingent
most liberal assortment OF bot including
ing Robes and Party Frock and practical
things will be special display Monday and following
effect A" ''' AIM
ANDPR
handsomely trimmed;
door
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
One style of state.manship.

Oh, prythee educate yourself
All insults to endure.
For if you don't you will be called
A naughty jingo, sure.
For Uncle Sam may not resent
What enemies may say,
Provided that it's uttered in
A diplomatic way.
Though promises be broken Oft,
It's wrong to take offense
If more are bfandly offered With
Some palpable pretense.
No matter what they may suggest,
We shall not say them nay,
Provided it's suggested in
A diplomatic way.
Though hostile preparations thrive
Beneath our very eyes;
Though sneers at our forbearance long
On every hand arise.
Though battle monsters are unclaimed,
We can't refuse delay,
Provided it's demanded in
A diplomatic way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02

1t Is quite possible that the Vizcaya's
creW Will look back with some regret to the
time when American authorities were so
anxious to secure its safety by police pro-
lection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
A Great One.

you seem to be very fond of farces,"
said the young woman at the theater.
"Ah, yes" replied the gentleman with
the French accent. 81 sat through Zola's
entire trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02

Time is money and since Spain has made
such bad use of borrowed funds there is a
great reluctance about trusting her with
any more valrables.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02

The Texas will no doubt endeavor to
make a record as belligsrent quantity
worthy of the state which sends Mr.. Bailey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02

Weyler, de LONE and various other
statesmen realize that show of fight is
their only chance to avoid being recorded
in the back number catalogue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02

Spain Is mora than likely to find itself in
convenienced by case of punctured pneu
matte pride.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02

1--WE can't go back on precedent, you
KNOW" said the careful man.
WELL" replied the aggressive friend,
there are great many people in this
country willing to. l just left two men,
one from st. Louis and another from
Louisville, and they were disputing as to
which of their towns would win the pen
nant this Summar."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02

Every purchase which Spain succeeds in
making invites sympathy for that country's
creditors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
Not Altose.her o.e-s.aea.
From the savannah News.

In the event OF an anti-American out
break In Havana there would be cas-
uality list on the other side-tliere Is no
doubt about that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02

English Twills-
and German Tweeds especially adaptable for tailor
gowns-mixtures, plaids and pin checks.
As inches wide $3.50 & SIS so yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02

High-class Novelties
In these we are showing a very handsome assert
ment in exclusive patterns and one-of kind STYLES
elegant French and German productions of our
own direct importation.
Prices range from $I.75 to $3.50 Vi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02

Checked Grenadine-
To be worn over silk of same contrasting coors-
four exquisite colOrings.
Is inches vide. .S2.oo a ward
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02

Travers Bcngaline-
Another rich silk d-wool fabric in Yale blue
medium gray, olive and brown-an exceptional
value.
As inches wide. .$t.75 yard
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-09-07
HOT WINDS In KANSAS.
ONE AMONG THE MANY FREAKS OF
NATURE.
Dead Grain and Grass Followed in Its
Wake. Badly Mangles and Burns
Calf and Nearly Kills Man.

A strange adventure of Dennis Sulli-
van of Brookville, Kan, is puzzling the
weather prophets and official experts,
who have diagnosed every kind of a
wind, from the gentlest zephyr to the
fiercest tornado.
But all confess that the breeze that
nearly famed Mr.. Sullivan into insensi-
bility, fatally wounded his prize calf and
tore a zigzag path through the finest rye
crop in the state, is a new one Nothing
like it is in the books, it has no thor.
ough explanation.
The press reports say that Mr.. Sulli.
van went into the field to look after
young calf; when he entered the field he
noticed movement in the grass as of
some animal. But no animal appeared.
Only some strange spirit of the wind or
unknown thing passed over the field in a
narrow zigzag path, whirling and beat
ing the grain in a horrible ,shing man
ner and coming in Mr.. SulliYan's di-
rection. He burriedly stepped aside and
only felt the edge Of this strange element
as it swept by. He was almost strangled
and fearfully wrenched, and was power
less to move. He saw the grass beaten
and torn, with dead leaves and grain fol-
loving the wake high 10 the air after the
demonacal srocco The calf which
stood partially in the path, was struck
ON the hind leg and gave low below of
fear and pain. AS soon as Mr.. Sullivan
recovered he went to the calf's assistance
and found the flesh praised and torn and
tie bones broken as if some mi hty club
had smote it.
Mr.. Sullivan says the grain traveTsed
over and the grass also has died clear to
the roots.
"There has been no official report of
such an unusual wind, said DR.. Harry
Frankenfield, weather observer, "and
am at a loss for an explanation
other than it was kind Of hot wind, for
which that country is famous
The origin of the@winds is of the
greatest interest. They appear to re-
suit from the same cause which pro-
duces the foehn winds OF Switzerland.
The general movement Of the atmos-
phere previous to tie occurrence of
these winds is from the Pacific ocean
across the Rocky mountains. During its
ascent from the coast to the divide the
condensation Of moisture, either Ia the
form OF cloud or rain, is steadily in
progress. The latent heat thus liberated
by the progress of condensation reduces
the loss of temperature sustained By the
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-09-07

atmosphere in ascending the mountains
to nearly one.half what it would be in
the case of dry air. This leaves the air
dry to descend on the eastern side of the
mountains, and after it descends far
enough to disperse the cloud carried
over, the gain in heat during the re-
mainded of the descent would be nearly
twice the loss sustained in the ascent.
The dry air moves out from the noun
tain IN direction governed by the cir
culati0n of the winds around the low
pressure area.
1t is explained that currents thus
formed sweep over the country in paths
varying from few feet to hundred
feet sometimes to the distance of zoo
miles from the point of contact with the
earth's surface.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-09-07
1898, 2S1, 615 APPROPRIATIONS.
Committees ofthe House aud Senate Make
Calculations.

Calculations.
The volume of appropriations, new
officers, etc, required by law to be
prepared at the end of each session Of
congress, under direction Of the com
mlttees on appropriations of the
house and senate, has just been cora
pleted for the second session of the
fifty-fifth congress. A summary of
the appropriations shows the grand
total to be 1898 ,23l ,G15. The details by
bills are as follows: Agricultural, So
500, POP: army, S23, 49,, 1892; diplomatic
Sl,752, POS; District Of Columbia, So, 1926
$50; fortlfications, S9,377 ,494; Indian,
1858, So; legislative, $2l ,625 $40; Mill
tary academy, S458, $50; naval, $50 ,098,-
1888; pension, Sal ,233 ,s30 post Office,
500, 222 800; sundry civil, $48, 400 ,2l2 /:
DEFICIENCIES, including various war APP
preparations for fiscal year, 1898, aud
continuing to Dec. 81 next, S349, 772,-
389; miscellaneous appropriations, So
O,3Ol; permanent appropriations,
Sill, 1886, $50. OF the amount $61 $50. :
927 are to meet expenses on account of
the war with Spain.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-09-07
SOLDIERS SHOT by WOMEN.
Women With Escort Retreat to Thei
Fl ONES and Soldiers Follow

Homes and Soldiers Follow
A special from Brunswick says: In
fOrma tion comes from Everett City to-
night that two of the First Ohio volun
teers were shot and one seriously
wounded at that place last night 1t
seems that the volunteers were enrou1e
TO Huntsville and at Everett about one
hundred got off to see the place.
Section Foreman Hartman, his wife
and his sister, Miss Carrie Hedley. were
standing by the track watching the
soldiers. Some Of the soldiers made
insulting remarks to the party. Hart
man ana the women retreated to their
homes Some Of the soldiers followed
and continued their remarks. Hart.
man ordered them away. They com.
menced advancing, as if to enter the
gate. Hartman prepared to shoot.
The soldiers took aim and two fired,
The bullets struck over Hartman's
head.
The two women had by this time
reached indoors. They secured a shot
gun and rifle, threw open a window
and fired. FULLY one hundred soldiers
had run up by this time One received
a buckshoU charge in his breast and
another was shot i'm the hand. The
injured mems comrades then began To
close in and prepared to charge the
house. Officers of the regiment ran I'M
and drove them back at the point of
pts tolls
The wounded were placed on a fiat
car and run out Of town. Hartman and
his folks are generally commended for
defending their home.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-09-07

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve has the
largest sale of any Salve in the world.
This fact and its merit has led dishonest
people to attempt to counterfeit it.
Look out for the man who attempts to
deceive you when you call for DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve, the great pile cure.
SALE-DAVIs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-09-07
oEEvERA ORDERED BACK TO spar

Officers and Men of the Destroyed Fleet
TO BE Sent to Madrid at Once.
Orders have been received at Annapo.
lis from the president directing Admiral
Cervera to make the arrangements to
proceed with his officers and men back
to Spain Immediately in accordance with
the instructions issued by the Spanish
minister of marine.
The officers were very enthusiastic
when they received the news. It is un-
derstood that they will return without
giving parole. Captain EnIate has left
for New York.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-09-07

quality, worth $1.OO. ..... go cts
IS Silk Umbrellas, worth $3.50, $1.OO
100 new fall style Capes and
Jackets .............. -. ..75c to $40
These capes and jackets are
grand bargains. See them.
Ladies' and children's Rubber
Overshoes, best quality,
worth soc. Observation-Disclosures. 30 cts
The biggest and cheapest line Of
mems and boys Hats and Caps ever
shown in this market.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-09-07

More than twenty million free SAMPLES
Of lleWitt's Witch Hazel Salve have been
distributed by the manufacturers. What
better probf of their confidence in it's
merits do you want? 1t cures piles,
burns, scalds, sores, q the shortest space
Of time. SALE-DAvIs DKUG CO.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1898-09-07
Rlanen,s Gonnrnsitr

Thursday was General Blanco's birth
day. He celebrated it by gift u S., 900
to be used in the purchase of relief for
distribution among the local charitable
institutions. His generosity is much
applauded.