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Evening star., 1898-08-19
Policing Cuba and Porto Rico

1t is evident from the reports from Porto
REQ and from Havana that there is press
ing need that the two military commissions
just appointed by Spain and the United
States should get TO work without DELAY to
perfect the arrangements for the transfer
of the Islands from Spanish authority. The
conditions in the islands are not satisfact-
ory at present and are not likely to become
more so, unless remedies are Immediately
applied In some parts of Porto Rico. pre-
sumably only in those sections not now in
the actual possession of the American
troops. there is much disorder and, it is to
be feared, outrages are being committed.
In Havana the Spanish authorities are put
ting obstacles in the way of a resumption
of trade and conditions are seemingly gath
ering to favor period of approximate an
archy- There is always such danger in
every transition OF country from one
jurisdiction to al other, and the influences
for evil accumulated through many decades
of Spanish misruIe are as potent now as
ever To produce the part of some of the
conquered people an attitude of dangerous
defiance The military commissions will
be charged with the task of bridging over
the period Of transfer so as to reduce the
friction to minimum. The process of
evacuation may occupy some time, certain
~ several weeks, and the military forces of
the retiring government are to be suppIant-
ed as rapidly may be by those of the
United States. The outrages in Porto Rico.
which appear to be well verified, should
stimulate the American commissioners to
insist upon thorough system of policing
In the remote districts in both islands,
even before the evacuation begins. There
should be 10 rioting in the territory ac-
quired or for the present to be controlled
by this government. The work of admins
tration at Santiago is apparently difficult
and the reports from there indicate that
the military governor is having his hands
fuI to regulate Eot only the inhabitants
but the American soldiers as we'll 1t is not
to be doubted, however. that the situation
there will steadily improve.
Evening star., 1898-08-19

Star shows that the time is al hand for
these further allotments of money. Three
distinct purposes are Immediately in view:
The space now embraced within the limits
OF the reservation should be cleared of much
of the rank growth which now transforms
1t into a wilderness: the surface must be
protected against floods by opposition
of sufficient material to raise the height
three feet at least: the park must be
patrolled by a sufficient force of watchmen
to prevent depredations and misdemeanors.
The last-named item relates not TO the
physical preservation of the park but rath-
er TO its regulation pending the completion
of the arrangements for its full use as a
pleasure ground for the people. AS it now
stands it is a hiding place for tramps and
refugees and a menace to the welfare of
the city.
The park is Ideally located for use as a
breathing space. 1t is cooled by the two
rivers and in summer time it will undoubt-
edly afford the citizens a charming resting
place, where they may relax from the cares
of the day and refresh themselves in the
midst of the seasons hardships 1t will
require much work to put the area in con-
dition for such use. The dense growths
must give place to lawns and landscape
gardening and walks and drives are to be
so laid out as to afford easy access to all
parts from the citys thoroughfares. I'm
like Rock Creek Park this space can not be
treated from natures viewpoint. The
former utilizes and preserves the beauties
of the land as they have been formed by
geological changes and 1t is accordingly
one of the most charming spots in this part
of the country. Its reservation by the gov
ernment was an act of wisdom. The Poto-
mac Park is fiat and can never have the
full beauties of a rugged surface for even
the most artistic of artificial landscape eff
fects are but tame in comparison with the
natural roughness of a rocky valley. Car
dens and lawns and groves, however, can
afford much pleasure and these are to be
provided if the spirit of the act of March
3, 1897, is fully observed.
Coincidental with this betterment the re-
clamation of the Eastern Branch flats will
presumably proceed, work upon which is
already under way in the form of the pre-
Hminary survey. The area and attractive
ness of the river parks will be thus in
creased, while the reconstruction of the
Long Bridge and the readjustment of the
railroad terminals in the southern section
OF the city will greatly improve the reser-
walton both in appearance and accessibility
There is SO much work to be done on this
enterprise that it should be attacked in the
coming ssion of Congress. To this end it
is to be hoped that the Chief of Engineers
and the Secretary of War, under whose
charge the park now falls, will strongly
reinforce the recommendations of the en-
gineer in charge in their annual reports
and estimates
Evening star., 1898-08-19
Another Edison Triumph.

Mr.. Thomas A. Edison has long been rec
cgnized as man of wonderful resources.
His genius does not confine itself exclusive
ly to his work shop. His study is also the
scene of noteworthy endeavor to keep pace
with the strides the world is making in
labor-saving machinery. To the editor of
the New York Times he writes:
II close my laboratory and factories here
on Saturday, also my works and mills in
the vicinity, giving all my worknien holi-
day and chance to cheer for Sampson
Three cheers for Sampson. Dewey and the
Times"
In the New York Journal appears the fol-
lowing:
Il close my laboratory and factories here
en- Saturday, also my works and mills in
Evening star., 1898-08-19
A Discredited Authority.

From the New York Journal of Commerce.
1t is not known on this side of the ocean
precisely how Admiral Colomb got the rep
utation of peing a great naval authority,
but in England he is never referred to
without this explanation of who he is. The
one opinion above all others which Colomb
has espousad, and which he has sought to
enforce upo the British government and
public senti;nen~, is that the day Of battle
ships is over; that the torpedo boats and
torpedo boat destroyers must do all the
fighting, because everything larger is COM
pletely at their mercy.
He had made a good deal CT an impress
sion on the naval world with this theory
when the war with Spain came on, and in
the first encounter two Spanish torpedo
boats attacked, not a battle ship, but an
una-mored cruiser, in Manila bay, and that
cruiser destroyed all of Admiral Colomhs
theories and ona of the torpedo boats and
drove the other torpedo boat ashore dis
abled. Later a Spanish torpedo boat de-
stroyer, more formidable style of vessel
attacked lightly armed auxiliary cruiser,
the st. Paul, and was driven back into port
disabled. Finally two of these terrible tor
+ edo boat destroyers emerged from San
tiago in the rear of Cervera's heavily ar
mCred cruisers, and pleasure yacht, has
tlly made into gUnboat, destroyed both of
II EN-. the potency of the battle ship and
the slight dependence to be placed on tor
pedo boats and torpedo boat destroyers is
the one conspicuous feature of the naval
operations of this war, and hence the dis
couraged Colomb complains in an English
magazine that the naval war has taught
cnlooking navies just nothing at ALL" 1t is
taught them that Admiral Coomb is en-
tirely wrong, and there are various indica-
tions that European naval officers who
have been watching operations for the pur-
pose of learning, and not for the sake of
corroborating their preconceived opinions
nave taken this lesson to heart. But it is
very painful to man who has established
great reputation by theorizing to have a
lot OF inco1siderate facts come along and
prove him wrong.
Evening star., 1898-08-19
No Wonder They Lost.
From the Philadelphia North American.


1t may be unfair to judge the people of
Spain by their newspapers, but the latter
cannot help leaving the impression that
for fanciful, Impractical set of vision
aries, the Spaniards certainly hold first
place. The Manila publication which told
With faithful detail how Dewey's fleet
would be sent to the bottom of the sea by
Montejo, and the vaporings of the Madrid
papers during the war, are eclipsed by the
Information contained in copy of thu
Santiago Bendera Espanola, which has lust
come to light. 1t was published on March
3, and announced with a great flourish its
IN portant discovery that masks had been
made for the United States warships SO
that they would accurately initiate we'll
known ocean liners, which peaceful dis
guise would enable them to evade pursuit
when sighted by stronger Spanish adver-
saries, and at the same time approach
weaker ones without suspicion. This ridc-
u,ous stuff is about at par with the stori ss
published by other Spanish papers, and IL
lustrates how little hard, common sense is
the property of the average Spaniard 1t
is no wonder we whipped them
Evening star., 1898-08-19
The District Troops and the Catania

Mr. PEPPERS letter to this paper, printed
elsewhere in today's issue, relative to the
delay in sending the District troops north
from Santiago, is reassuring to those who
may nave felt that it was a mistake for
the commanding colonel to refuse to per-
NIT the men to be sent to Montauk Point
on the Catania. 1t is very evident that
Col. Harries was confronted with two dan
gers, that of prolonging the exposure of
his men to the prevalent diseases and that
of exposing them to the sufferings and the
evils of a second voyage on ship which
had been demonstrated by the prior ex-
perience of the regiment to be unfit for the
service intended. His choice of the former
as the less threatening of the evils indi-
CO tes that the Catania must have been re-
Sarded as serious menace to the welfare
and doubtless to the health and lives of
the men. The slight delay in dispatching
the regiment northward may be disquiet-
ing, but it will doubtless be found to have
been for the best interests of the soldiers.
Evening star., 1898-08-19

Some folks takes to trouble an some folks
takes to mrth;
It's giner'ly accordin' to de way you views
dis earth.
Dis life is all cake walk of a most amaz-
in size.
De many's disappointed while de few OBJ
tains a prize.
When you's losin' -
Don't sit muSin'-
Oar Is still a chance.
Partners ready,
Steppin' steady
For anuthuh dancei
Lection times is comm. Some ones gotter
win;
Youngsters an oil stagers gwineter be
a-mixin in.
All dat's 'spected from 'em is ter do dah
level best,
An de folks dat acks as judges will atten'
ter all de rest.
Bands a-playin-
Can't be stayin'
In a lazy trance.
Take positions,
Politicians,
For anuthuh dance!
Evening star., 1898-08-19
Potomac Park,

When Congress by its act approved
March 3, 1897, declared the reclaimed flats
of the Potomac to constitute park for the
perpetual benefit of the people, 1t in effect
guaranteed that further legislation would
follow in due course to give meaning to
this designation and to extend to the people
more than theoretical privilege. In short,
it was thereby inferentially declared TO be
the policy of Congress to appropriate prop
erly for the completion of the area as
park space and to provide sufficiently for
its maintenance as such. Col. Aliens an
nual report concerning the condition of the
reclaimed area, published In yesterdays
Evening star., 1898-08-19
HEAL 7THLFg!Il DRINKING
BENEFICIAL INFLUENCE OF HIRES ROOT
BEER UPON HEALTH DUE To THE ROOTS
HERBS AND BARKS CONTAINED IN IT
SKILL USED IN SELECTING THE INGREDI
EN1S.

Happy is the man who has learned how to live
/" hot weather. He will live longer epioy life
better, and accomplish more than the man who ia
careless reckless.
In drinking, the liability to error and injury TO
health Is especially great during hot weather
Many persons have recourse to impure iriurious
decoctions of the soda fountain; Or worse than all
add oil to the flares by pouring alcoholic bevar
ages into their systems The only summer beyer-
age that is better than spring water or water mod
eratey iced is Hires Rootboer, which is better be-
cause II contains extracts from roots which, while
entirely harmless in any quantity constitute nat
ural tonic which cools the system not only by The
low temperature of the beverage ITSELF but also
by the action Of Its ingredients upon the blood
In everything, the very best is culled cut from
the markets of the world for making Hires Root
beer. and the list of its ingredients gives hint
So well adapted to Its purpose as a hot weo ther
beverage. OF sarsS parilla it contains more than
many OF the sarsaparilla mixtures sold us
blood purifiers and it likewise contains spikepard
and wintergreen or pipsissewa both famous tonics
and duretics; dog grass, imported from Germany
where 1t is used diuretic drink and forms The
chief ingredient of many kidney cures; iuniper ber
ries from Italy used also for their health-giving
action the kidneys. and birch bark a yery val
liable tstringent. Hops and ginger are also used.
and these ingredients, with Others are blended
with high degree of skill, producing the uniform,
mild tonic and refreshing beverage has proved
of great value in relieving dyspepsia auietine the
nerves, purifying the blood benefting the kidneys
and curing insomnia.
Hires -Rootbeer is the only preparation of the
kind taxed because of its medicinal properties
Artificial preparations favored to initiate and sold
as rootbeer are exempt
One of the secrets Of hot weathe~ living then
has been mastered by those who rely unon Hires
Rcotbeer. Those who knew its value and appra-
cicte its high reputation exercise care in purchas
ing it to avoid the worthless concoctions that
are put up in imitation of Hires and which ara
easily detected by any who takes the trouble
to examine the wrapper for the nafne-Hires. 1t
Evening star., 1898-08-19
Keeping to Facts.

Now, said the man who was soliciting
testimonials for patent medicine, II want
the name of a man of prominence like
yourself to give an Endorsement of our
wonderful cure"
Well replied the truthful citizen, 81
don't mind saying that one bottle of your
medicine put my youngest boy on his feet
in marvelously short time. You see he
broke the bottle and then accidentally sat
down on it,
Evening star., 1898-08-19
A Fancied I'm munity,

Weren't you sfraid of the bullets?" she
asked of the soldier
Not bit" he answered.
You felt as if you had a charmed 1ife?"
Not exactly. But after 1 got my system
thoroughly lined with hardtack 1 was rea-
sonably confideac that no bullet was going
to penetrate far enough to do much dam
age"
Evening star., 1898-08-19

It was graceful act on the part of the
Queen Regent of Spain to decorate Ambas-
Sc dor Cambon in recognition of his serv-
ices in bringing about peace. But why
does she not send a similar token of her
regard to Commodore Dewey and Commo-
oore Schley? They did even more than was
accomplished by the French dipiomatiss
toward bringing the war to an end.
Evening star., 1898-08-19

If Cervera and his men will only stay
here till the foot ball season. the country
may be able to wean them away from the
destinations of bull-fighting and supply a
more wholesome substitute
Evening star., 1898-08-19
Infants Clothing.

A vast array of the palmer sorts ot
outhttings for the little ones and the
most elegant specimens of hand
made goods of our own direct inn
portation. Attention is called to
some excellent values in practical
low priced garments for Saturday:
At 25c. each
Nainsook Long Slips, ruf1e on neck and sleeves.
At 900. each
Nainsook and Cambria Long Slips, two styles.
At soc. each
Cambria Long Slips, yoke of embroidery.
At 6Oc. each
Hemstitched Nainsook Skirts, very pretty.
At 55c. each
Daisy Cloth Wrappers, pink and blue.
At 25c. each
Null Caps, close fitting, two styles, finished with
lace.
At soc. each
Null Caps, three styles, plain, close fitting trim
med with lace and pompon.
Evening star., 1898-08-19

The present rivalry among naval men as
to which can lay claim to the greatest piety
may cause very desirable change in the
habits of marines. May it extend even TO
the canal boat captains.
Evening star., 1898-08-19
As 1t Often HnDpeps

He talked about his troubles,
He told them Ger and DER,
Till the world supposed he liked them
And took pains to give him more.
Evening star., 1898-08-19
SHOOTING STARS.


Poetry requires a fine artistic sense"
said the girl who had been reading some
lines of subtle soulfulress.
We'll" replied Miss Cayenne "to con-
Tess the simple truth, 1 could never be quite
sure that most Of it wasn't fine artistic
ncLsense."
Evening star., 1898-08-19

The German emperor's determination to
travel may be inspired by the hope of find
ing language into which Blsmarck's men,
cirs will not be translated.
Evening star., 1898-08-19

1t is not SO much what Mr.. Hay has done
that makes him acceptable to the world as
a diplomat as what he did not do when d
lack of tact might have made enormous
II uble.
Evening star., 1898-08-19

Jenks the free silver candidate for gov
ernor of Pennsylvania, has been formally
notified of his nomination. 1t is expected
that he will now begin to pay the freight
in good, honest gold-standard money.
Evening star., 1898-08-19
Girls Clothing.

Very special midsummer values
are now to be found in Girls Sea
sonable Clothing. Some marked re-
ductions prevail on various lines,
which represent all sizes and a large
variety of patterns. Included in part
are the following:
At ooc From SI.25-
Girls Gingham Dresses, in three distinct styles,
trimmed with lace and embroideries. Sizes 6 to
IA.
At $2.5o. Were $500 and 5000
Girls Handsome Lawn, Percale and English
Galatea Dresses, trimmed in various pretty ways
with braid, laces and embroideries. Sizes to IA.
At o5c. Were $I.5o-
Girls Fercale Dresses, trimmed with embroidery
and pique-a large variety of patterns in this
seasons most desirable goods. Sizes 6 to H.
At $Ioo. Were $I.oo-
Girls White Pique Waists, in all the latest ef-
fects. Sizes 10 to 16.
Third floor.
Evening star., 1898-08-19

If Russia loves this government truly
and unselfshly, she will refrain from caus-
ing 1t embarrassment by getting into diff
Guilty with England.
Evening star., 1898-08-19

Oar ain no good O. bein' backward in
dis life,' said Uncle Eben. "De parrot
art a very smaht bird. But it manages
purity comfortable, jes by gittin' on de
perch an holierin' de little bit it knows"
Evening star., 1898-08-19

vicinity, giving all my workmen a holiday
and Q chance to cheer for Sampson. Three
cheers for Sampson, DsYey and the
Evening star., 1898-08-19

Aguinaldo is getting ready to put in a
vociferoUs demand for Il pension owing to
the abnormal swelling under his hat brim
brought or during the war.
Evening star., 1898-08-19
A Boom in Hawaiian Trade.

FfOW Tue chicago Times Herald.
Under American control and development
1t is a conservative conjecture that our
trade with Hawaii next year will be double
the amount for the year that is now draw
ing to q close.
Evening star., 1898-08-19
Boys Clothing.

Special values are now being Of
fered in Wash Suits, Pants, Shirt
Waists, Crash and Duck Hats and
Caps and all sorts of midsummer
wearing for the boys. The sorts that
every boy needs whether he stays at
home or takes an outing at the sea-
shore or in the mountains.
At $I.o5. From $3.50
so Boys All-wool Suits well made, good, service
able patterns; many of them have double seats
and knees In pants. All sizes except o.
At $3.65. From $3.50, $500 & S5.75.
75 Boys Very Pretty Sailor Suits, 20 different
styles. navy blues and fancy mixtures. neatly
braided and prettily trimmed Sizes 3 to 10.
At 4Sc. Worth 75c. and SI.oo-
200 pairs Boys tll-wool Separate Pants, dark
blues and fancy mixtures. Sizes 21b to Is.
Evening star., 1898-08-19

In order TO avoid misunderstanding and
3ealousies in honoring naval and military
heroes, kissing should hereafter be barred.
Evening star., 1898-08-19

1t is sweet and encouraging to pause and
Il ink of what the Washington base ball
club is going to do next season.
Evening star., 1898-08-19

At Ioc., I5c. and 25c. each
Boys ard Girls Washable Hats, Caps and Tam
O'Shanters, linen and white duck also Boys
Straw Hats.
Third floor
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400 for z5c Sailors.

rTLadies' favor;te Knox Sailor, with black,
navy and white bands. Aren't they scarce even at
I5cf
Evening star., 1898-08-19
BARGAINS for Children.

C2'c for the Boys soc Blouse Waists. in blue
and white effects, sizes to years. Only 25c for
the 39c White and Colored Wash Dresses with
tucked and embroidery yokes. Sizes months TO
years.
Evening star., 1898-08-19
And the New York Tribune prints:

Il close my laboratory and factories here
on Saturday, also my works and mills in
the vicinity, giving all my workmen a holi-
day and a chance 10 cheer fer Sampson.
Three cheers for Sampson, Dewey and the
Tribune"
AS an economist of force, intellectual as
well as mechanical, Mr.. Edison has won
new laurels.
Evening star., 1898-08-19
Ribbons i'm all Colors.

- BLACK, White and all the scarce light shades
10 Plain Mcire and Tafeta; fancy colors in newest
plaids, checks and stripes, to 41a-inch 1zo
ribbons, worth up TO Doc yard, at only. ~
Evening star., 1898-08-19
Best Imported SasheS.

% Some are 3$4 yards long and proportIonately
wide Being French, they marvels Of color
beauty and design The handmade fringed ends
alone worth the price now asked for the
tire sash
Evening star., 1898-08-19
300 for SOC Hat Pins.
S1.zz for S2.48 Umbrellas,

e Those imported pins Of Sterling Silver rolled
in gold. Set with monster precious stones
Evening star., 1898-08-19
Waists and Skirts.

U44c aud 66c for 81 .25 to S39s Shirt Waists.
Only 66c for the 81 Duck, Denim and Crush Dress
Skirts.
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zoe for S1 Gloves.

Best of best White Chamois Gloves 2-clasp.
PiGue stitched. Best-every pair guaranteed.
Evening star., 1898-08-19
Pc for 25c HandkfS.

UChoice Of 100 dozen autumn effects with
lace Insertion and edge. They us 21c apiece
at wholesale. Retailed at pc tomorrow only
Evening star., 1898-08-19

u FSilkspun Umbrellas, for rain. Black,
blue and red. Ivory, pearl, Dresden and wood ham
dies 20 inch for lidies. 2S-inch for men,
Evening star., 1898-08-19

Reduced to-. sS.4s s2es sI.9s sI.4s
The many and elaborate effects TO he produced
by these sashes will be demonstrated by the clever
young in charge Of this branch. Inquire
for Miss Dell, ribbon department.
Evening star., 1898-08-19
soc for Water Coolers.

u The and 3-gallon sizes. selling at 81 ana
S25 Until l pm. tomorrow FOR only 80 cents.
Basement floor.
Evening star., 1898-08-19
Small and Big Women.

ySmall and large size Wrappers, reduced to
39c from 15 cents. 70 per cent of price marked
on Lawn, organdy, Duck, Pique and Wool Cloth
Costumes.
Evening star., 1898-08-19
Silk Corset Covers.

CGlove-ftting Ribbed Garments that are all
tne,I n pes necs for PINK and blue 25c
Evening star., 1898-08-19
88C for Gas Stoves.

y The family ze Fire Queen a double STOW,
with two double $50 instead OF 81 -
Only Be foot for Covered Tubing with attach
rcnts free OF charge. Basement floor
Evening star., 1898-08-19
New Photo Frames.

u Look for them in Art Department near C
street door. 29c Instead Of zoe tomorrow Made
Of linen, stamped in art designs; complete with
glass, etc. Entirely new. Difficult to describe.
Ask to see them
Evening star., 1898-08-19
Third floor

Girls White Pique Waists, in all the latest eff.
fects. Sizes 10 to 16.