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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-01
Spiders and Flies.

VIII you walk into my paror?" said the
spider to the fly.
mat was an interesting episode Of years
gone by.
No more ne stands around, his fine inten-
tons to avow.
The spider doesn't have to issue invita-
lions now.
The green-goods man has trouble to secure
his needed rest,
AS the crowds besiege his office with their
never-ending quest
The bunco man is not obliged to think out
clever tricks
He can stand upon the corner while we bid
for his gold bricks.
A little bit of glitter or a little bit Of bait
And the good things keep on coming in
from morning until late
The spider sits at ease, with silken rugs
upon the floor,
nile the fly gets on his knees to shove his
money meath the door
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-01
The Duke Of Arc0s.

'Th,. arrival in Washington of the Duke of
ARGOS. SPANS new minister to the United
ates. is a most agreeable piece of news to
chronicle. He will enter at once upon the
duties of his office. and We shall hear in his
address TO the President, which he will
probably deliver tomorrow, the tone of
SPANS spirit in the renewal of the bonds
of friendship with this country.
But in advance of that we already have
I'm "a single short sentence frank and man.
" statement of the new minister's concep-
ton Of the situation. He could not hope to
escape and so did not try to escape. the
American interviewer. But he met him
most successfully and with excellent taste.
Spain Is looking to the future" was his
Summing up after goOd-naturedly parrying
some inquiries about the war and its re-
suits
And so also. it may be replied. is the
United States. The two countries, both
looking to the future, will go forward easily
hand in hand The war is over. The re-
spOnsibilities of success were accepted by
the victor without qualification. Spain does
Tot expect. and would be surprised to
hear, any pusillanimous expressions of re-
greet on the part of a country which has
claimed to have acted in reason and good
faith Had 1 but known!" would be. on
the part of a nation. the confession of
coward a fool Equally out of the cal
Culation is any expression of regret on the
part of Spain. She lost and bows without
apology to fate
Any notice of the new Spanish embassy
and the work of reconciliation 1t has in
hand would be incomplete without a ref
erence To the happy circumstance that the
wife of the new minister is an American.
This is authorized. moreover, by the fact
that the minister himself has gailantiy re-
ferred to her. 1t is unnecessary to say that
she IS more than welcome in the land of her
birth. and it is easy to believe that though
an unobtI usive. she will be none the less an
influential aid TO her husband in his very
important undertaking. And in the social
world She will of course find her old place
waiting fOr her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-01

the terminals Of the two roads which enter
Washington are so far advanced that it
will be possible to ask Congress at the next
session for the requisite legislation. This
same story has been told many times be-
fore There is no absolute guarantee now
as to it's authenticity and certainty. But
even IL 1t should be true, and If the roads
and the Commissioners should get together
in season for requisition upon the houses
next winter for bill to permit and require
the elevation of the tracks, there will be a
long delay before the plans are consum-
mated. That delay, under prevailing condi-
uons. is certain to mean the sacrifice Of
several lives. The railroads cannot in jus
tice plead that 1t would be unfair to ask
them to provide more adequate barriers
pending the construction of the viaducts.
Human life is precious enough to warrant
the most radical requirements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-01
Our Poorly Guarded Grade Crossing,

~
Another citizen was slain az a local grade
crossing last night. This time the gates
were down and the responsibility for the
tragedy is technically upon the victim.
But the fact remains that the conditions
permitted an accident, whereas such an
impossible by the use of devices absolutely
preventing access to the track In the face
of danger. The gates in use on the local
terminals are moral rather than physical
distractions between the people and the
moving trains. There Is nothing TO pre-
vent pedestrian, wearied by prolonged
waiting at crossing. from stepping under
the barrier and walking upon the tracks.
Even horses at times be driven under
gates which are supposed, in accordance
with the regulations, to be lowered to a
level. a recent accident at a suburban
grade crossing proved how inefficient is the
form of barrier in use. There are better
prevent any manner of access to the track
by pedestrians. These gates should be used
The burden of responsibility should not be
thrown entirely upon the citizen. The rail-
road company should not be permitted,
even in the face of promises to bring the
proposed elevation of the tracks to an
actual contamination. to shelter itself be-
are in effect the most nominal pretenses
at obedience to the laws of safety.
1t is said thac the plans for recoastructins
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-01

Gel. Otis detailed report to the War De-
partment of the operations in Luzon, dated
April q and just published, shows clearly
that the burden of blame for the continuing
hostiltties rests upon the insurgents His
disclosures confirm generally the state
ments already published in the press dis
patches. They show that, at least so far as
the army Is concerned. there was never any
suggestion of assurance TO the natives that
they would be aided in the formation of an
| Independent government The correspond
! ence with AguiEaldo shows further that
Gen. Otis strove repea tedly to impress upon
the mind Of the rebel leader the fact that
the question of the intimate disposition of
the Islands depended upon the fate of the
peace treaty and upon further action by
the American Congress. Thus Aguinaldo
was in POSSESSION of a practically official
statement of the case to this effect long be-
fore he issued his proclamation which pre-
cipttated tie conflict. Gen. Otis was par
ticuiar IN all his negotiations with the ma
tives to reject any suggestion that he was
dealing with an organized government. He
repeatedly Disseminated between such an
organization and the body of native forces
occupying the field. In this manner he held
himself aloof from any complexities as to
sovereignty. assuming that the United
States was in physical and political possess
sion, and that the future of the islands was
matter of later determination. In a mill
tary sense, too, this report shows how clear
ly the burden of blame for the outbreak of
hostilities rests upon the Tagal leader.
Gradually the little American force at Ma
Mia was hemmed in by the insurgents
who established strong defenses and pre-
pared To conduct military campaign. Tn ;
y iny IN ic'
port, conducted themselves admirably under
the circumstances, and refrained from tax
ing offense at the many provocations to
night which seemed deliberately to be offer
ed them. The rupture OF the peace was &C
cOmplished by what seemed a trick on
the part of the insurgents. yet in advance
Of the plans of the leaders. The whole al
fair was apparently in accordance with u
set design 10 defeat the American forces, if
possible, before the arrival of reinforce
ments. Doubtless Aguinaldo hoped to cap
ture Manila and then to dictate terms His
venture failed because of the superior quail
ity of the American soldiers and the great
er capacity of the American commanders.
He is now paying the penalty OF his rash
ness. This report is well timed to clinch
the question of accountability for the cam
paign. Having been forced upon the Amer
leans it had to- be conducted to a finish.
Whatever of aggression there may be in 1t
is the result of the circumstances created
by the native leaders themselves. 1t has
BEEN in fact defensive fight opened with
an attempt by the insurgents to enter the
American lines without warrant, and prose-
cuted by the republic with the sole inspira-
ton Of clearing the country of armed bands
and establishing pacific government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-01

the report of the commission sent to
Porto Rico by the President to inquire into
conditions there sufficiently disclo5es the
character of the island and of the people
to warrant the most hopeful views of the
future prosperity of this new conner in the
American comm OnWealth. Judging from
the report, synopsis of which appears in
the news columns today, the Porto Rcans
are susceptible of rapid advancement in
many directions under American tuteIage
They have suffered for years from govern
mental repression The statutes are iniqui-
tous. the courts are Inadequate, the cur
rercy is insufficient and on a conflicting
basis, the percentage of illiteracy is exceed
ingly high, the opportunities for advance
ment have until now been very much re-
stricted American sovereignty and enter
prise ought to change these conditions in
short order if the government will but ex-
ercise care to foster the newborn spirit Of
loyalty to the United States and to expand
the natural resources OF the region and of
the people. The commissions recommends
lions as to franchises are equitable and if
followed fairly should result in the proper
development Of the island with abundant
capital in manner to bring benefits equal
ly upon the investors and the inhabitants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-01
Weil-Meritcd Punishment.


The people of Lake City, S. c. are
complaining bitterly of the Infamous out
rage involved in the refusal of postal
facilities but the post office authorities
tell them, in substance, that so long as
they condone and shield the perpetrators
of the far more Infamous outrage of the
killing of the postmaster and his child they
can go without a post office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-01
Sir WiIfrid's Policy,


Probably Sir Wilfrid Laurier would not
like to be considered an Aguinaldo but his
opposition to conces 3ions on the part Of
Canada that wou.d settle the Alaska
boundary question and promote the better
understanding between Great Britain and
the United States which Great Britain so
strongly desires II promote, seem to nut
him almost in the LAguinaldo category. Sir
Wilfrid should RENE mber where he obtain
ed the handle ON his name and relent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-01
Jupiter PIuyius,

Each citizen is sad
The hope that once he had
In thunder shower is gone. He curbs his
rnirth.
For the rain is heated through
Before our friend, j. Plu,
Turns the spiGot and dispenses it to earth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-01
Might Neutra1ize Boston,
rom the Worcester Spy.

Dear old Daddy Atkinson of Boston is
now willing TO hold a conference with other
foreign powers and make neutral terri
tory out of the Philippines. These islands
as it happens, belongs to the United States
a country that Is independent in everything
and neutral in nothing. Uncle Sam might
on a pinch. be willing to consider the idea
of putting Boston into some such sort
of an international quarantine }as Mr.. At
kinson proposes, but the Philippines never.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-01

The competition in the use of Admiral
Deweys name for advertising purposes
has not led any enterprising laundry to
issue fac SMILES of tickets he used before
he became great.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-01
Sometimes Worth Considering.

There is man who will live in history"
SAID the enthusiast as his face beamed
or course, said the practical citizen
there's no doubt of that. But what I'm
thinking about is whether he is going to
live at present as man of his merits DE-
serves to-.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-01

Boston rendered General Wheeler an in
formal luncheon, and it is safe to say that
the general never got any such beans in his
army rations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-01
His Role,
81 tboupbf - cot.

L thought said the disappointed friend
you told me this election was going to
be walk over"
We'll, answered the former candidate
.'it was. l was the doorstep"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-01
ReIjaEple.

Its great thing to have a memory that
you can rely on" said the friend
1T is" said Senator Sorghum, complac-
emily. and | may say without Boosting
that my memory never yet played me any
tricks by obtruding embarrassing facts
when some one was asking questions"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-01
One of the Galaxy,

From the Los Angeles Express
me washington Star, one of the leading
evening papers in the country is ahout to
build a new nine-story home Thus will
The Star and the stars get close together
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-01

Senator Quay would probably advise Sem
ator Hanna to pay no attention to prom
ises Of defeat until the goods are actually
delivered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-01

The lack Of police Interference in French
duel is usually excused to some extent
when the trivial character of the occur
renee Is made known
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-01

Aguinaldo seems oblivious to the fact that
Il man always wastes his time hunting for
a reputation for injured innocence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-01

If the new minister has any doubt about
Americas ability to be hospitabie to a
Spanish gentleman, he can ask Admiral
Cervera about it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-01

The suggestion that the Cubans refuse
United states cash because they would
rather work for their money seems almost
too good to be true.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-01
SHOOTING STARS.
Not What She Desired.

The ideal" exclaimed the sensational
actress, as she beat an angry tattoo on
the floor with her slipper
What's the trouble? Can't you get your
divorce%'
Yes; but that lawyer has offered to Sc
cure it without PUBLICITY!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-01

1t looks as if a combination of England
and the United States might be big enough
to secure anything desired, even peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-01

Mr.. PETER will have to offer special rates
to Keep the BARRIERS from boycotting his ad-
Vertising columns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-01

AS usual at this time OF year, the south
is beginning to boast of its watermelon
prospects. and the north OF its patent medi-
CineS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-01

The Cubans have not become 50 indignant
to refer to this offer to pay them as the
crime of 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-01

1t is clear that something must drop in
Ohio soon, but there are doubts as TO who
will have custody of the conclusion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-01

OIn order to avoid delays, on nc
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
office hut simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Depart
menfs. according to tenor or purpose
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-21
Rad Accident.

New York, Oct. 21.-A terrible ac-
cident occurred on the l. road at
Myrtle avenue and Bridge street,
Brooklyn, at $50 this morning. Six
persons were dash d forty feet to the
ground. Two men will die. All the
injured were taken to the Brooklyn
hospital, where it was said, two will
die. The accident was due to block
at the Bridge street station. The man
who was the cause of the accident got
away before the police arrived and is
unknown. a number of passengers
got off a Fifth avenue train beyond
there to walk to the station. As they
were walking along the narrow path,
the train started up. One of the men
jumped back on the Car steps. As he
did so, his body projected out over the
path, and he swept one after the other
of the victims 10 the street, forty feet
below.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-21
From Manila.

Manila, Oct. 2l.-General Lawton is
busy at San Isidro establishing his base
for the northern campaign. The Rio
Graude has risen trhe and scme Cas-.
Goes laden with supplies have been
worked up from Calumpit, but most Of
the transportation is done by horses al d
mules.
There a a new Filipino peace COM
mission trying to come through at An.
gales. II is not known what they will
propose. General Otis will probably
not receive them at Manila, but a
meeting may be arranged either at
Angeles or some other point outside OF
Manila. One function of the new COM
mission will probably be to try to ar
range an exchange of prisoners.
Colonel Rosario, brother.in-law Of
Aguinaldo, has died of wounds received
a. NOyeleta.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-21
SATURDAY EVENING. OCT. 81. 1889

AS WAS, and naturally might nave
been, expected, the boilers of 1896 haV'
ing Justly forfeited the respect and con-
fidence of the democratic party, aud lost
all hope of ever again regainDg either,
have resolved to repeat their perform
ance in19OOand to do all they can to elect
the next republican national ticket, and
thereby to perpetuate the high tariff,
the trusts and gold llism, and
to continue to support the government
by taxes levied upon the necessarle5 OF
the poor, while the surplus incomes OF
the rich shall remain exempt from tax
alton. Those of Baltimore, headed by
Mr.. Cowen, president of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company, reorgan-
lad last night aud resolved TO assist the
republicans OF Maryland to the full ex-
tent of their power. Until that croHn-
ing woe and horror of the South, the
war between the States, the people OF
MARYLAND had Southern feelings, and,
the majority of them, have now, but
how such men, in view of what the
South has suffered in the past, and will
suffer in the future, from the republican
party, can favor the prolonged ascend
ancy of that party. is more than many
unsophisticated people can tell. But
public spirit and patriotism shrink in
the face of greed and averice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-21

THOUGH the court has dismissed the
motion for habeas corpus in the case Ct
Captain Carter, who has been convicte d
of robbng the government OF million
aud half dollars and sentenced TO the
penitentiery therefor, the captain will
probably be released on bail until bis
appeal be heard, which may not De fol
months, during which period the Presi-
Dental domination will have been made,
and the ''pull' he has upon the admin
istrelion will have had time to exert is
full effect and be unhampered A mil.
lion and half and a strong pull are
hard 10 beat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-21

a NEW DoMINIoN.-In London las,
night the Press Association announced
with an air of authority that the GOV
ernment's plan is to terminate the war
in the speediest manner possible after
the forts at Pretoria and Johannesburg
have been RACED, and then to promu.
gate by order of the Queen in counc
constitution for group OF five iedersl
S;ates-Cspe Colony, the Trausya-l
Natal, the Grange River Free Safe
and Rhodesia-under the title Of the
Dominion OF South Africa, the crown to
nominate governor general, aud ;he
FIVE States having power each to elect
its own lieutenant governor, and To
have local legislature, with dominion
parliament to meet at Capetown. Win
some notifications. the scheme i based
upon lines similar to those of the Cana.
dian government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-21
A NEGRO FIEND BURNED.

The little town of St. Anne, twenty
miles east OF Canton, Miss, in Teake
county. Miss, was Thursday night the
scene of a horrible tragedy-a sequel to
he burning OF the Gam brel family the
oight before Joe Leffore, a negro,
who was captured by posse, confess
ed that he, in company with other ne.
groes, had tied Mrs. Gambrel and her
four children TO the floor of the house,
saturated the surroundings with kero
seue, and burned the unfortunate peo-
pie alive. The negro, after the confes-
sion of the crime, was promptly roped
to stake and burned to crisp, while
the citizens looked on in grim silence.
Another negro, Bob Smith. was saved
just in the nick of time, as some doubt
existed as to his guilt.
The Gambrel tragedy occurred early
Thursday morning, and it was first
bought that the fire was the result Of
accident. A casual investigation re-
vealed circumstances so suspicious that
\ more searching Investigation was
made, and it was soon established be-
yond doubt that the family had been
murdered and the house fired.
Posses were Immediately formed to
scour the country. ard followed every
p, ssible clue. Before the posse
eff st. Anne it was discovered
that Joe Lefore, negro who lived
10 the neighborhood and who hsd
heretofore borne a good reputation, had dis
appeared Early Thursday evening Lefore
WAS captured several miles from the scene of
the murder. At first the negro vigorously
denied any knowledge of the crime. but he
finally broke down completely and confessed
that he and Bob and Andrew Smith, two
others, were guilty. de hoped for no mercy,
aud told with brutal frankness al! the do.
tails of the crime. In the yard where the
Gambrel residence had stood Lefore was tied
TO a stake and burned alivo. No one sent Il
meroiul bullet into his body to kill him.
Andrew Smith escaped from the mob while
Lefore wss being buried, and hiss rot been
cantured Bob Smith was tied to another
stake and fire started, though he was finally
released, as there was a possibility of him
proving mis- innocence.
Andrew Smith will be recaptured, and if it
is proven that he and his brother Bob are
guilty, it is thought that no power can save
them from similar fate to that melted out to
Letlore.