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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
The ID. and o. viaduct Plans.

The large transfer Of lexington property.
noted liz todays news columns. seems TO
foreshadow active preparations in the near
future by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company for the removal CT its tracks from
grade and the construction Of the viaducts
that are to form the essential features of
the new terminal plans of that road. It Is
sincerely to be hoped that this Is the case
for the citizens of Washington have been
looking forward anxiously for many years
to the day when they might traverse the
northeastern section of the city without
grave danger to life and limb The present
financial condition of the corporation does
not warrant any vigorous hope. to be sure.
but 1t Is promised that before the time
comes for active operations the road will
have been reorganized and the means for the
expensive terminal improvements will be
forthcoming. Ths plans an at present agreed
upon by the railroad officials and the Dis
trict Commissioners are entirely satisfac-
tory to the citizens. In general. for the
project conforms to the most accepted ideas
as to the best method Of bringing trains
into the city. The elevated system Of
trackage Is far superior for urban terminal
purposes to any other. The viaduct idea IL
in,measureably superior to the device of
eemi-dspeessed tracks. which nScessitates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
The spnnish Elections.

The large majority which Senior Sagasta
has secured in the Spanish elections ought
to be as welcome in this country as
doubtless it is in Spain. 1t does not matter
to US how it may have been secured. The
main point is that now that the crisis is at
hand Spain at the polls Endorses those in
office who have made up her case, and
we shall continue to deal with them We
understand their methods, and precisely
what they stand for.
This result is not only to be welcomed,
but comes in the nature Of things. 1t was
to be expected. Sentiment in Spain on the
subject of Cuba and the relations of the
United States to the controversy has been
prepared and fostered by what we know
to be gross and systematic perversion of
ell the facts. The news has been doctored
or suppressed with the one object In view
of playing upon what is called Spanish
pride. and what easily manifests itself as
Spanish prejudice press censorship. UNI
exampled in severity. has been applied SO
as to shut out everything but what con-
tributed to the end sought to be attained.
What Spain has Endorsed at the polls
therefore is: % The United States is
largely responsible for the war in Cuba,
by first melting the revolt through secret
agents, anu tneu SuCCOflnS II through the
II cans of filibustering expeditions. These
are the allegations of General Weyler.
GU A humbug autonomy for Cuba, sug-
gested, there is strong reason to believe,
by Senior de LONE, and afterward ex-
p:ained by him in letter to a personal
friend. The scheme never had any prac-
teal value, and is completely discredited
today.
I3l Intervention by the United States to
the extent Of feeding the starving people
of Cuba, but no act calculated to put a
stop to the policy of starvation. If the
United States desires to become SPANS
oommissary in the further prosecution OF
the war. well and good. But the war mus,
60 on if the whole population of the island
comes to feed at the American table.
Ii. substance, this is the policy Senior Sa-
gasta has now received Instructions to ad-
here to. VIII he do 1t? And II he does, will
the United States parley further on such a
line?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
An Admirable Finding.

The report of the Maine court of inquiry
is of character that reflects credit upon
the officers forming that tribunal. Without
in the slightest degree suggesting sus-
p.cion concerning any official or concerning
the government of Spain. the report pro-
ceeds to aEalyze every possibility bearing
upon the disaster. Its conclusion is definite
so far IS the nature of the explosion IS
e concerned. but it leaves OPEN the question
of individual or collective responsibility.
The court arrives at its determination by
means of a combination method, first elimi-
mating every possible item that might have
contributed to the destruction of the ship
from within, and then adducing clear proof
Of the fact that the initial blow, which
bert the plates upward and left unmis-
taxable signs. came from without. The
process OF elimination is clear and convinc-
ing. One by one the available elements of
interior explosion are examined and dis
posed of. The discipline was excellent. The
ammunition was stored properly. There
was nothing in the magazines of an i'm
proper nature. The magazines and shell
rooms were locked on the night of the ex-
plosion. The temperatures in these rooms
were safely low. save in the case Of one of
the after magazines. which has been found
intact. The war-heads Of the torpedoeS
were stored aft and were not involved in
the explosion. The primers and detonators
were remote from tine scene Of the exDlo-
sion. All waste was carefully handled.
All varnishes and other possibly dangerous
or volatile or explosive stores were at
distance from the scene of the explosion
The coal bunkers were either empty or in
good condition Daily inspection had shown
The fire alarms were in good condition
The two after boilers in use at the time
were under guard. with low pressures.
The fol ward boilers were found in good
condition after the explosion.
In the face of this array of proof it is
Incredible that Spain will undertake to
maintain that the explosion was due to an
internal cause. But. in addition to the
negative evidence that removes every YES
tige of suggestion that the ship was de-
stroyed by her own agencies. the court
finds the plainest tokens that the vessel
was sent to the bottom by the explosion
of a submarine mine.
On one other point the report contains
a suggestive possibility of further dis
closures. 1t appears that the ship had not
been moved from the anchorage to which
she was first sent. 1t remains now to be
seen whether or not her commander had
requested another anchorage.
The significant portion Of the message
from the President accompanying the re-
port is that phrase in which he indicates
that he has directed that the views of
this government as to the destruction Of
the Maine be laid before the government
at Madrid. Thus it appears that represen-
tations have been made to Spain, upon
which suitable action, suggested by honor,
Is speedily expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
Patience md Peace.

One Of our strongest points in this Cuban
business is the great patience that has
been exhibited by the United States. And
we appeal to the record.
War has existed in Cuba during thirteen
Of the past thirty years-nearly one-half
of the time-and has been waged on the
same issue all along. The Cubans appeal
ed to arms in 1868 against Spanish mis-
government and oppression and fought
st1bbornly for ten years. Spain sent thou
sands of troops to the island, pursued a
policy Of extreme cruelty and at last tri-
umphed by trick. This government was
tempted more than once to intervene, but
abstained from doing SO.
There was no great belief in the prom
ises of reforms that Spain made in order
to bring that war to a close. But they
we're accepted by the Cubans in arms. and
object. The reforms were not inaugurated.
but the same old abuses. with variations
up to date, were continued, until at last the
Cubans appealed to arms again, and for
three years now have been defyfng Spain
successfully. Again. after exhausting other
resources, Spain has come forward with
promises of reform. But this time the in
surgents reject them and announce the pur-
pose of keeping the field in their fight for
independence long as they can maintain
themselves.
Nothing is palmer than that this gov
eminent cannot afford to permit the pres
ent war to go on Indefinitely. Spain is re-
sponsible for the peace of Cuba. But is
peace possible with her flag flying over
the island? Does not the record for the
past thirty years show continuously that
so long as Spain holds Cuba just so long
will war against her authority be in ex-
istence or be imminent? Implacable hat
reds have grown out of the thirteen years
of the struggle of the people fighting
fiercely for freedom on the one side and
brutally for the mere preservation Of do
minion on the other, which call for a sew
srance of all political relations between
them.
Peace for Cuba is the great end in view.
Spain has made the island, with its almost
matchless possibilities for happiness and
prosperity, waste and a plague spot, and
pot while vestige of her authority re-
mains will peace be possible. The only
proper ending for this war Is the ending
of Spains power in Cuba.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

President Mckinley does not inspire me
it'll confidence, ETC., etc."-Duke of Vera
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

ca IN for sl.7s to $50 Gowns. akirts. Cor
Vu az set Covers. Drawers and Caemises.
They are soiled pieces. but enc washing Will make
them as good ever-the best.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
|lChildren'S Hats.

The Delight "A child's
straw hat = trimmed with
lace ami null. Pink, light
blue. navy. red and white.
They tell US these hats are
selling I'm town for 0Sc. Our I'm,
Child's Trimmed Sailors
OF rough braid. Best lining.
heavy all-sflk gros grain
ss1Sin,, T aas r. sssx1 navy 90,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
kiplinK ON Coast Defenses.
ON the Boston Tranncrfpt

This is the way Rudyard Kipling regard
ed our coast defenses a few years ago:
THE big fat republic IS afraid of nothing
because nothing up to the present time has
happened to make her afraid. She is as I'M
protected as a jelly fish-not internally, OF
course. 1t would be madness for any power
to throw men into America: they would
simply die; but SO far as regards coast de-
Tense, from five miles out at sea a ship OF
the power CT the British ship Collingwood
could wipe out every town from San Fran
cisco to Long Branch, and three first-class
ironclads would account for New York
Bartholdi statue and all. Reflect on this
1t would be pay up or go up, around the
entire coast Of the United States"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
1t WOuldn't Work.
yron the San Francisco Chronicle.

1t Is a sign Of the complete failure Of the
sugar trust campaign among the people
that President Oxnard of the beet sugar
company of New York has withdrawn the
anti-annexation clause from contracts with
beet growers. The growers simply would
not have 1t. Intelligent enough to know
that island sugar which comes into the
not compete with them under annexation
any more than now. they refused to accept
Oxnards proposed cut In the tonnage rates
OF their crop contingent upon the entrance
OF Hawaii into the Union. This forced the
sugar magnate aside and compelled him to
drop anneRation as an issue. With that the
trust propaganda outside of Congress col
lapsed. preceding. as we may believe, the
collapse of its unpatriotic and selfish
schemes within that body
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
Food for Cubans.
From the Chicago Post.

However men may differ as to the justifi-
cation for any act on the part of our gov
eminent that will provoke war over Cuba
few will be found to raise objection to an
appropriation Of $JO0.0OO by Congress to
feed the starving Cubans. This, it is
ton Of the government in regard to the
Maine and Cuban independence. America
will first give heed to the New Testament
injunction feed my sheep before answer
ing the Old Testament question:: Am l my
brothers keeper"'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
Spain's Coal.
From the Chicago Tribune.

FrOm the Chicago IribNne.
In the discussion of the naval situation
there is one fact always to be kept stead.
lily in view. and 1t is fatal one for Spain
That country has no coal Of it's own and
1t has no coaling station nearer our shores
than the Canary Islands, 1000 miles away
1t cannot keep its war craft afioat except
with our consent, and this is especially true
of torpedo boats. They are practically use
less any great distance from their base OF
supplies, as they have no cruising capacity
in their coal bunkers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

From the New York Tribune.
OF alarm in commercial or Industrial
quarters there is so little as to cause gen.
eral surprise, in view of the excitement
prolonged for weeks and the depression in
speculative markets These, it must be
admitted, are strong indications that those
who have kept cool and have shown I'M
shaken faith in their country and its gov
eminent thus far are not likely to lose
their heads in panic If the event they have
for more than a month considered possible
should occur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
Confident.

did I understand you to say that you
have $1O.OOO,OOO at your disposalT' asked
the capitalist.
YES" replied the member of the Span
ish cabinet. "Of course, that was an APP
proXimate statement"
Cant you figure 1t exactly?'
"Well-we're dead sure OF the last seven
figures"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
welI-Meaninx, but Mixed.

We've got the ships and the men and
the patriotism to back EN-" said MIR.
Cumrox, warmly.
But" protested tho young man who is
studying intern& tional law, 1--WE can't go
to war without casus bellt."
well. amt this country rich enough to
get one%'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

seaboard. 1t Is a day Of important results
for the relations of parts Of the civilized
world to each other. The events In the
far east. coupled with those In this capital,
go to make March 18th one Of the histor-
ical days Of the century.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

Consul General Lees position in the pres
ent state of emotional unrest at Havana is
conceded to be one of physical peril as
well as diplomatic responsibility. He Is no
less a hero than IL he were distinguishing
himself in actual battle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

The Spanish determination to submit a
report of its own on the Maine disaster
shows an inclination to initiate this country
which might have been developed years
ago to some advantage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
How Could YOu9

c'President Mckinley does not inspire me
with confidence, ETC., etc."-Duke of Vera
gua)
Is it so long. then, since we paid
Your way that you might grandly so
Forth from your home and be displayed
As an exhibit in our show?
Now, when we find that you have set
On us the seal Of your rebuke,
We can but murmur in regret.
"Oh, Duke!'
Is hospitality's sweet claim
So slender that 1t cannot stay
To liven up affections flame
After the lunch is cleared away7
We taught you then to be as proud
AS some old judge In stiff peruke;
You scorn us now, with accents loud.
Oh, Duke!
We showed your country all respect
We lisped and bowed and scraped with
care.
Your coronet found no neglect,
Though but a hand-me-down affair.
Is 1t our fault that some ones plan
To pension you turned out fluke?
Oh. cruel. harsh, relentless man!
Oh. Duke!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

General CoXey has not said a word about
lining up the procession of men who once
graced Pennsylvania avenue at some re-
cruiting Office IN case of war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

President Mckinley will not lessen his
personal fame by sharing the responsible
ties with Congress when the spirit Of
American institutions demands it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

From the Cincinnati Times-star,

The United States sends ship loads of
food and medicine to the stricken Cubans.
Havana gives a bail, theatrical entertain
nents and contributes to fund to build q
battle ship so AZ to make the destitutiOn
and oppression more permanent and posi-
tive. In q comparison OF animating mo-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

General Gomez has given abundant warn
ing that the insurgents will be hard to
please in connection with any proposals
for their laying down their arms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

The man who says there must be no wal
and the man who hopes war may be avert
ed are two widely opposed types.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

General Weyler'1 -warlike clamor can be
explained on the theory that he feels lone
ly when he is not being defeated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

1t is a hopeful sign for the American
stage that actors are endeavoring to arouse
as much interest in their plays as in their
personal eccentricities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

Sagasta has not gotten around to the
point of suggesting that this country owes
an apology in connection with the Names
destruction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
Maryland. varied Resources.
From the Baltimore News.

The muskrat season in Dorchester has
just closed. and the catch" was 2O0OH
skins. worth 10000 The taking Of the
odoriferous rodents Il becoming an i'm.
portant industry In the marsh lands of thu
county, which, as preserves for the rats
are fast becoming the best-payinR pieces
Of realty In Dorchester. Here we have
arother Illustration Of the varied resources
Of Maryland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

Boston may as well be warned to take
as much enjoyment as 1t can out Of the
possession of the base ball pennant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
eros Grain Silks,

T5c, 81. $1.25. $3.50, 50 and $3.50 yard. Best
evidence Of their superior quality is guarantee
New material If that selected should split or
crock within six months Of purchase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
SHOOTING STARS.
Weary,

How Is it," said the official severely
that we haven't had any victories re-
ceEtly?
WELL" replied the general, eff you want
any more than you have been getting
you'll have to secure another man. I'm
tired Of being literary hack"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

MORE Antique.
81 $3.50, 81 and $3.50 yard. See and critically
handle the pieces offered at 81 yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
Dea11 de Sole

Soc il. sl.25, $1.5o. 81 and $3.50 yard. Mer-
chants generally pay 5 cents for goods to retail at
81 yard. We offer Peau de Sole costing Toe at
only soc yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
A Prospect of Doubt.

"Have you given up your idea of master
ing sCme European language?' said the
courtier.
Yes replied the Chinese Emperor.
whats the use? There is no means of
telling which I will need in order to talk
to my neighbors.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
An Old Saw Remodeled.

Men heard SPANS arrogant remarks,
And still they slept O. nights.
The deg of war that loudest banks
Is rot the one that bites.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
RrOcaded Silks.

5.c. Csc. 75c, SOC. 81 and 81 % yard Choice
Of SILK and Satin Brocade iu all the latest and
most effective designs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
The Mohairs.

SOC. T5c and 81 yard for Plain Mohair Sicifans
and Briliiantines. and new figures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
Tailor Suitings

81, so and so yard. Why not a gown o
this rich black stuff?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
MORE Nelours.

81 and SIPS yard for beautiful specimens o.
these rich fabrics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
Satin Duchesse.

CSC, 75c. SOC. 81. Is, s1.5O, SO and $50
yard Samples will prove those here at SOC yard
are the usual 81 quality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

Silk and Wool Fabrics in coor offered dress skirt
patterns special prices saving from ST. the The
list published Saturdays STAR here for tomorows visitors
fer to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
Broadclotlls.

81. $1.25, $50. s. and $3.50 yard. The &;
nous No. 1908 Cloth is here at only 81 yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
Henriettas.

Soc. 75c. 81. s1.25. s1.5o, 81 and $3.50 Jar
Sterling vrlue at each price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
Bengaline Silks

81, s1.25. $3.50 and $3.50 yard. Splendid values
at these prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
Jacquard Novelties.

sOc 75c. 81 and $3.50 yard for the new seasons
prettiest effects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
The Serges.

Soc. o0c. Soc, CSC. 75c, Soc. 81 and $1.3S yard
The entire family here, from the Serge proper I
the half-sister Diagonals and Cheviots
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
Nuns Yelling.

Soc, 75c and 81 yard. Paid more than usual 70
them; offer better than usual values.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
C,,r,h Ci1tc

Soc, Csc, 75c and 81 yard. The best values the
price ever brought you here.
Confined aboye.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
Bayadere Novelties

81 and 81 25 yard for these newly beautiful silks
Ultra fashionable and certain to be scarce later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
Black Wool Goods.
The Poplins

75c. SOC. 81 and $3.50 yard. Plain and fguret
in artistic designs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

Royal Armure.
ssc 81 and 1925 yard. Extra good value at soc
o yard, with the Peau de Sole.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
Dress Findings.

DH GSS Il HHHNIHEASSe
&c tomorrow, instead of SC, Tor 500
yard spools OF Alex Kings Best
Spool Cotton.
GyOne Spool SILK and Paper of Gold-eye Needles
presented with each pair of klcnerts Gem" or
Feather W eight" Dress Shields.
16h- tomorrow for tn. 15c Special Light weight
AVS Dress Shields. The improved 1888
hields-every pair strictly guaranteed.
2f, card for Eureka Hooks and Eyes. And
wv 15c dozen for ..Chic," the bone that bends,
but never breaks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

q, ea-h, o. zoe for shsse Esdses' Rshhed vsues
o. Corset Covers W1fh sQuare an1 " aeeha.
Ribbed Vest8 and Pants far chlidreu. &ps11g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28

Taffeta Silks.
Zoe. CSC. T5c, Soc, 81 and $3.50 yard. Extra
good values at CSC and soc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
Taniise

81 and s1.25 yard for this beautiful silk-war
fabric.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
10 Per Cent Discount.

ID LACK Dress Goods matche stock of the new seasons aP
proved styles In the gathering few bargains secured
And you'll find the regular lots and ST better than
paid than customary. Below is list that's
onetenth deducted from the quoted
in this ist-for tomorrow only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
Tomorrow

10 per cent discoumt==0ne=
tenth off the price marked
ON the Skirt or Waist Sc
lected here tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-28
l8c for Csc Vests and Hose.

Royal has the reputation of offering the best 2Sc Stock
the
great numbers We would dsappo therefore
than three garments to each purchaser.