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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
Natives of the Island by
Nature a LovabIe People.

The Cubans are by nature Iovable,
peaceful, sober, and industrious. The
Anglo-Saxon race can learn from them
lessons in generous hospitality, courteous
bearing, parental reverence, and marital
fidelity. They take life easy. No such
injunctions as Time is money" This is
my busy day" Will prevail with the
present generation BustIe. hurry, is IN
known among them Pleasant procras-
tination marks their dealing; their meth-
DDS today are those Of their ancestors for
twenty generations. They enjoy life. have
large families, and, in spite of the in
evitable '-Manana por la manana,' manage
to exist comfortably
Their capacity for self-government is
generally conceded Dy those most familiar
with their customs and character
The destiny of Cuba is in large meas
ure in the hands of the American Con-
gTess. Her future prosperity is chiefly
dependent upon an abundant United States
market for her Iimitless products, which
can only be had by radical reduction Of
our present Cuban tariffs. While not ar
guing for free Cuban sugar, may not this
single item illustrate benefits resultant to
our people from such a course The
American public could. with free Cuban
sugar, purchase the best quality at not
exceeding 3 cents a pound. What a vast
economy thereby afforded every American
household Such a reduction of the price
OF sugar in the United States would afford
this country a great Fart of the worlds
trade in canned fruits. preserves, jellies,
and other Of our pI oducts. We grow the
fruits and manufacture the glass jars and
tins in which to pack them Such a re-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16

ciled. Cuba demands true nirht-er-
rantry- There are wrongs to be fought.
Ignorance to be banished, eaptiYes Of op-
preston to be rescued
The hideous warfare of machete, torch,
and sword is Ger but the bIoodless bat
ties for Justice education, and morality
must be waged. Peaceful heroes and
leaders must struggle with problems
greater than faced their fathers Ell
Cid Campeador, SPANS immortal hero,
was slain in battle with the Moors while
fighting for his country's freedom from
political evils akin to those which now
curse Cuba. At night his Christian army
bivouacked on the field, fearing the break
of dawn But on the morn the Spaniards
dashed the dead Cid upon his famous war
horse, surrounded the corpse with his
bTavest knights, and charged the Moslem
host Above the sound of charging steed
the cry rang forth. The Cid still rides
in the saddIei" The Moorish army fed
forever, and Spain was redeemed. Seven
centuries later Antonio Maceo, Cuba's
martyr patriot was slain, as was the Cid,
fighting for his loved lands freedom.
The mortal Maceo rests in the beautiful
valley of Beracai, near Havana. in the
bosom OF the land and among the people
for whose life and freedom he gave his
own But Maceo's immortal spirit still
lives, his name and memory yet inspire.
If the brave descendants of the Cid the
Spaniards in Cuba, and the heroic follow
ers of Maceo Will carry on unselfish war
fare for the poor the education of the
ignorant, the uplifting of the degraded,
Cuba need not fear to face the future
and brave the storms which are to come.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
At 33c on the Dollar.

We offer Mems Business Suits. worth
$40, for 1895; Mems Cheviot Suits, black
Oxford or gray. worth sI2. for 1855: Mems
Fine Worsted Suits, in sack OF frock
style, worth SIS. $T.95; Mems Check Cas-
simere Suits. worth SIS, for sS45; Mems
Fine Clay Diagonal Dress Suits, sack or
cutaway, worth S25, for 1895; Mems Ele-
CANT, Latest Plaid Rough Cheviots at
s7-95, worth $50; Mems SiIk-lined Black
Thibet Prince Albert Coat and Vest at
SII.95, would be reasonable at Sz5; Young
Mems Long Pants Suits. Il to 19 years in
cassimeres and cheYiots. S3.45 and s4.45,
worth SO and s12; Mems Durable Pants,
CSC; Mems Cheviot and Cashmere Pants,
s1.45, Sis. and s1.95: Fine Dress Pants,
s2-25 and $275. worth four times the
money
We offer a fine Spring Top Coat, nicely
made and trimmed, worth s12, at S4.95;
Mems Oxford Satin-liued Spring Over
coats at 1855, worth $40; Mems Genuine
Covert Cloth Spring Oyercoats, worth SIC,
for this week at s5-45: Mems and Young
Mems Spring Overcoats, silk or satin
lined, all the new shades Of tan and olive
in smooth or rough goods, at S7.95, saIabIe
at $40; Mems Genuine Black Thibet Over
coats. worth SIS. at $6.45. We offer Mems
and Young Mems Spring Top Coats, satin
lined, at 1885, worth S25.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
About to Take Her Place
Among the Nations of the World.

Cuba Is about to take EeT place among
the republics of the earth. We have seen
her struggle with sublime heroism against
a cruel despotism. joined her brave sons
in securing her long cherished freedom,
should we not now enjoy the prosperity
her birth as a nation can afford US?
But upon Cuba's rising generation,
Spaniards and Cubans, her educated young
men and women, her modern chiyalry, de-
wolves the Iabors and spirit OF ancient
knighthood- They must go forth to serve
the coming generation as did the valiant
knight his day. They must protect the in
nocent, defend the helpless, keep invio-
late faith with the world Their culture
education, and knowledge carry the SOL
emn duty of uplifting an oppressed peo-
pie. There are enemies without, but more
within. The Cuban masses, ignorant, will
be captiYated by ehaTlatans, misIed by
demagogues. The breach between the rich
and poor must be healed. Capital and
labor, now antagonistic, must be recon
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
The Interior of a Typical
Home in the Cuban Capital

The home of the wealthy Havanese are
of one and two stories, twenty to twenty
Ave feet in height. Classic, semi-Sara-
cement, within contain floors and walls
Of Italian marble. French and Spanish
tiling- Instead of carpets and curtains,
rugs and Iatticed blinds serve. Little
furniture, usually metal, adorns the
apartments. The walls are nearly bare.
characterization is sacrificed for sanitation
The Tefreshingly cool interior affords vel
come refuge from the heat without.
Cuba and her heterogeneous people are
as yet little understood by fitting Ameri-
can tourists Those classed as Spaniards
are natives Of Spain Among them are
the wealthy commercial class. sugar and
tobacco brokers, bankers, money lenders
Outlines, usurers- They inherit the
thrift and commercial instinct of their
Jewish ancestry in Spain. Under the
Paris treaty. the major part of the esti-
mated l20,06e retain their allegiance TO
the mother country
The great part OF Cuba's people. the
peasantTy ''guajiTos, the toilers and pro
ducers, white and coIored. are not owners
but tenants and employees. Naturally.
there IS little friendship between the
wealthy classes, the oppressoTS, and the
peasantry, the oppressed
Formerly the native Spaniards, capital
lists merchants, usuTers favored AmerI-
can annexation Of Cuba, not from love
Ior Us but for fear Of Cuban retribution
should absolute independence and self
government be given the patriots, follow
ers and supporters Of Msceo and Gomez
This fear no longer exists. The Cuban
peasantTy. though held in virtual bond
age for generations are peaceful and in
dustrious. Their poverty and ignorance
are the necessary result of former cor
Tupt government.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
The Strange Blending of
Many Strains of Blood.

The admixture of Cuban blood is per
picking SPANS ten centuries Of conquest
resulted IN assimilation with its con
querors- The Cuban white muIatto, and
negro are from mixed blood of the Phoe-
nician, Greek, Roman, Gothic, and Moor
ISL ancestry. through Spanish progenitors-
The pure aborigines are long since ex-
tinct, but a sybrid remnant remains.
The great part of the white and colored
Cubans' ancestors are from every province
of Spain between the Rock of Gibraltar
and the Pyrenees' cliffs, and inherit the
different traits and characteristics so
marked IN the Spaniards themselves
They have, however, q natural desire
for liberty Nearly two centuries have
witnessed their heroic struggles and death
for freedom Their survivors are united
in this common bond
The mass are impoverished inexperi-
enced. Trial only can determine whether
the element Of Intelligence and character
maintain stable, progressive self-gov-
eminent
Cuba has q. 600. O0o acres Of most fertile
soil ID 600 600 of which is virgin forest.
Her population is Only 1900, 900. If, as
proportfonately dense as Massachusetts,
population, she should have Il 900 900 peo-
pie. An equal area density with England
would afford her %, 900 600 inhabitants
Safe estimate would assure agricultural
livelihood for three times her present
population. She can produce annually
5000, 900 tons Of sugar, more than half the
worlds yearly consumption
Her annual exports average $50, 000, 900;
imports about S65, 600 eco. With the pop
ulation she can maintain, these figures
can be multiplied several times
Capital and radical Cuban tariff reduc-
ton by the United States could in a dec
ade increase Cuba's population and com
merce threefold.
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duction would alone. OXEN vast trade to
all foreign lands Would IL not moro
than counterbaIaucg- ths benefits Of AZ
sugar tariff, now chiefly enjoyed by The
beet-sugaT makers? Such action would
induce large sums of foreign capital to
invest in Cuban sugar growing. the profits
Of which would in turn BE devoted largely
to purchase of American machinery. cot
ton and wooden goods, manufactures
great and small, and many Of our staples.
1t is a vast subject demanding most
thoughtful consideration The United
States is the natural market for Cuba,s
products; Cuba in return must purchase
largely, If not wholly, of our goods. An
enormous commerce between the two
countries would seem the inevitable re-
suit.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
Young Republics Most Serious
Problem Is an Economic One

Cuba's present serious problem is purely
produets-sugar, tobacco. fruits. cocoa,
and coffee better than BraziFs.
Prosperous Cuba can alone be had
through the friendly, Unselfsh aid AMI
guidance of the United States and
reciprocal tariff relations. Cubans need
not fear American colonization Want Of
Industrial conditions and meager wages
viii deter the American 1aborer from emil
grafton 10 Cuba. There is no inducement
for our artisans, clerks, or professional
men in alien Cuba, whose fixed primitive
customs can only change with the passing
away Of the present Cuban generation.
American wage-eaTners cannot profitably
adapt themselves to Cuba's prejudices or
compete with the Cuban's enforced
economy and frugaIity in living Ameri-
can capital alone can be lured to Cuba s
uplifting and development. The Cuban
peasantry VIII get the deserved benefit
Our money Will freely employ Cuban labor
at much better wages TO repair and cult
Yate devastated plantations-our modern
improved methods OF husoandry viii
tighten their labors- Active demand for
woTknlen will afford ali profitable en-
plOyment
The American tourist. by liberal pur-
chases. viii revive the arteries Of trade
and encourage the Cuban artisan In the
many skilfuI employments of which he IS
capable
The CUbans' life is certainly phII0-
sophie; their code Of laws and system of
institutions are complete almost 10 per
lection. The Cuban patriots in two wars
fought for the cause Of liberty against
tyrannicaI government, with frmuess and
courage unsurpassed in history They
maintained strong though migratory
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
BY CAPTAIN c. G. COOK. U. s.v.

BY CAPTAIN l. u 0sOOh- T. y v
Present regererate Havana. La Capital
de Cuba. is quaint, Clearly, healthful A
wondrous old city. It's narrow streets
crowded with strange human and animal
life. high one-story houses of all the rain
bows hues. red-tiled roofs, the whole sur
rounded by sloping hills of perennial
yerdure-a unique. fascinating spectacle
more like the painted city on the theatre
drop curtain than q real. substantial
metropolis.
Havana vies with Paris and Vienna in
pleasures pursuits Wars rayages are
past. The skeleton beggar is seen no
more The visitor is greeted with endless
primitive beauty and interest Tourist,
historian, scientist. student, architect,
can renew researches mid surroundings
picturesque for treasured lore and work
Of antiquity, with enthusiasm akin to that
aroused by the charms of Cordova, Seville,
and Granada. The prevalent semi
Grecian, Moorish. and modern Spanish
architecture, partially destroyed during
the war, is restored. The cleansing in
fuence Of HaYana's little army Of white
wings" a-.d paint and brush present
gala attire Of bright yellow, mink and
blue Rehsbilitated stately palaces, en-
during fortresses, and statuary enthuse
one. Thanks, thanks u the old Moors AID
Spaniards for their immortal genius that
builded this strange city-relie of the
brilliant exotic of the Moslem domination
in Spain and the spIendor of the glorious
reign of Charles Y The memories of
erueIties viii be softened by 1merican
gratitude when for years to eo=s= We be-
hold these lasting. graceful works.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
BY Moonlight Beautiful
Beyond Description

Havana by moonlight is beautiful be-
yond words. The ancient cathedral bells
toll the hour Of 10. La Capital is bril-
liant with arc lights. innumerable cafes, a
scores Of theaters, the weird music and
dance. the passing show Of courtIy men
and gentle women through parks and
pFomeBades- Animation, joyous laughter,
proclaim a miniature gay Paris, yet with
out its demoralizing influence.
The vicious saloon and attendant evils
are unknown In Cuba The ubiqiUous
Havanese cafe and buffet are the con
stant delightful rendezvous Crowded
nightly by the rich and poor, high and
lCw, they are institutions of fraternal
gathering and peaceful discussion. The
more wealthy entertain the wealth ard
aFistocrscy; the less pretentious the
tradespeople. artisans, and laborers.
Fruit and mild vinous drinks and ices
are most popular. The cigar and cigarette
lend fragrance. Chess, doninos, back
Cannon and other innocent games are
played BandOla and guitar are sweet aC-
compartments. Alcoholic drinks are sell
den INDUCED IN. Drunkenness among
Cubans and SPaniards is very rare and
regarded With adherence. Well for
Americans If We could supplant the sa-
iooH Win t-tS wholesome TeAElug uSaEeS
of Cuba S cafe. Lessons Of sobriety and
morality are taught; political, social, COM
msrcial questions are discussed: the fu-
ture and welfare Of their beloved isle are
fCndlv planned
The Cuban is generous TO impTOvfdeuce.
Felf sacrificing, courteous, hOspitable
Reverence to old age, respect for woman
heed. and charity to the poor are among
his good traits
The presence Of death, the passing
funeral. no matter how humble, are
TeTerenCed By solemn demeanoF and IN
covered head Lord Chesterfield would
ind eongenisI associations among our
alien Cuban brothers The European Sab
bath prevails in Havana the morn is de-
voted 10 religious services. and for its
bTevity, what Iaight be termed a Sermon
cite, concluding with the impressive
Roman ritual
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
SUCCESS TO CROWN
FUTURE OF CUBA

and grace in the part they play in present
ing this captivating picture. Standing in
the jaiI-Hke residence windows, these
Antiliian bellies peer through the upright
bars Pretty prisoners of a false social
system. they gaze bewitchingIy upon the
passing adoTing beau, whose eourtship
his inamorata, partly hidden by manuIla
and fan, returns in full view of passers-
by The senoTitas mar natural beauty
with a lavish use of powder and rouge
Barely appearing in public save at theater
or ball, and then only with the omnipres-
ent dueEna or parents, they lack physical,
social and intellectual life.
Gentle as the breezes that watt over
Havana, and constant as the sun that
smiles upon them, the senorita's marital
life Is blissfuI- The divorce lawyer is
seldom evoked, and earns but precarious
livelihood
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
BEECHER'S S0N-IN-LAW
DIES IN PHILADELPHIA
The Rev. Dr.. scoville Succumbs to Heart
and Nerve Maladies.


and Nerve Maiadies.
PHILADELPHIA, April 16--The Rev
Samuel scovilIe, assistant pastor of Ply
mouth Church, Brooklyn. and son-in-
law Of the late Henry Ward BeecheT, died
yesterday in the Presbyterian Hospital.
Philadelphia. where he had been a patient
since March 2. Heart trouble and nerv-
Gus diseases caused his death.
Dr. Scoville was born in June, 1884, in
West Cornwall, Conn. where his family
have lived for many generations Re
came Of an old Puritan family that exert
ed not little influence on New England
life. He was graduated from Yale in 1854
and took course in theology at the An
dover Seminary.
After his ordination as a minister he
received a call to the CONGREGATIONAL
Church at Norwich, N Z, where he re-
NAMED twenty-five years He then went
to the Congregational Church at Stamford,
Conn, and two years ago left there to
accept a call to church in Vineland, N.
J.
In August last DR.. scovilIe was called
to assist the Rev. DR.. Hills, pastor of
Plymouth Church
In 1861 DR.. scoviIle married Miss Har-
riet Bcecher, the only daughter of the
great preacher. Mrs. Scoville and four
childTen-Samuel, William H., Mrs Har-
riet Stowe Devan and Miss Annie SEQ
vilIe--survive him.
The funeral, the arrangements for
which are not completed, will be from
Plymouth Church The intermeut will
be at Stamford, Conn.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
The City CT Havana a
Place of Surprising Interest.

The cultured man and woman must find
Havana a city of unique Surprising in
terest. But fifteen hours voyage from
Florida, II affords a wondrOus transition
TO almost Arabian Spain. Since its found
ing, generations and centuries have
passed away. yet Havana remains dis
tinctively a Moslem city in a Christian
land, q beautiful relic Of an artistic age
Of invaders, conquerors, tyrants, yet
withal brave, cultured people. In la
Capital the housewife brushes her daily
corn in the great mortarIIke bowl and
pastel as in scTUptUTaI times Vehicles are
kept II front halls and house entrances
and horses and animals in the central
rooms adjoining living apartments. Ar
usans work with primitive tools in bliss
tul ignorance Of all modern methods The
peasant tills his little tract OF land vgith
homemade. wooden hoe and pIow. as did
his ancestors centuries ago Cows are
driven from door to door for milking.
which permits no reflection on the Havan-
csc milkman's integrity Wafer BOYS
carry their wares IN great goat skin bags,
oxen draw great high wheeled carts at
snail pace, little children wearing only
= smile play throughout the streets the
odd cid games of the Moors IN Spain
working women smoke mOnstrous black
cigars, goats and donkeys hidden from
view with fruits. vegetables and grocer
fcs, are led through the streets, the pass
ers-by and residents purchasing from the
animals back More romantic are the
sounds Of Castanet. dancers, so11 tones of
bandola and guitar and the ardent cava-
Tier serenading at his senorita's window
poetic reminder OF the gallant custom Of
old Spain
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
Spanish Bullfghts Are
Now Things Of the Past

The former cruel buIIfgbts and cooking
mains are forbidden. The afternoon and
evening are devoted TO the many ancient.
harmless Spanish sports akin TO the
olymPian games, concerts, and dances.
-Jai aIai'' Is the popular national game
American baseball has recently acquired
many devotees.
The fascinating. irresistible Havanese
senoritas. How nature has layished her
charms upon them. Dark olive skin. large
black eyes and brows, hair luxnriaDt,
comeIy forms. sweet. graceful manners
Beauty and gentIeness vie With eoquetry
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
Civil Service Examinations

The Civil Service Commission announces
that examinations for positions in the
Internal Revenue service viii be held on
May "a in Austin, Texas; Burlington,
Iowa; Dubuque, Iowa: Grand Rapids,
Mich; Little Rock, Ark; New Orleans,
La, and Raleigh, N c, Competitors must
be citizens of the United States who have
attained their majority.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
Boys and Children S

Nobby Spring Clothing in an endless ar
ray Of serviceabIe fabrics and dressy pat
lar.
Boys Latest Style t4N-orfolk'' Suits, sizes
to Il years. regular g. 81, and 8 values,
for sI.S9
Chfldren's Blouse Suits. regular g grade
for S14S
Youths Long Pants Suits. worth s. and
Sc. for S2-9S- Youths Long Pants Suits,
worth 90, for 1913
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
FROM SOUTH AFRICA.
New Way of Using Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy.

Mr. Arthur Chapman, writing from Durham.
Natal, South Africa, says AS a proof that
CtsrHberlaia's Cough Remedy IS cure suitable
for old and young. ! pen you the following: A
ReighboT Of mine had child just over two
months old. Il had 3 very bad cough Az TIE
parents did not know what tc give IL ] sug-
gested that If the would get a bottle Of Clam
beTlsns Cough Remedy and put some vpon
the dummy teat the baby Hzs sucking. II We uld
no doubt the child. This they did and
brought about quick relief and cured the baby
This remedy IS for sale by Henry Evans Whole
sale and Retail. 92z and 924 z Street northwest
and AL druggists. aps-sod-tI
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
$50, 900 WORTH
OF ;
Mems and Boys Clothing
MUST BE SOLD AT THIS
Manufacturers Sale.
WHOLESALE CLoTHIERS SEND Us
THEIR ENTIRE STOCK TO SACRIFICE.

Everybody realizes that VIC are having
backward season. Oyerpr0duction and
cancellation of orders from the retailers
has caused the manufacturers to become
panic-stricken. They have appealed to Us
to assist them Ia unloading their stocks
We have taken the entire production of
the N & J. Clothing Company. Rochester
n Y. and the Maar Company. Syracuse.
n Y and we VIII place on sale today
their finest assortment Of mems and boys
clothing
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16

government, and carried on their military
operations in conformity TO the humane
rules Of modern warfare.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-16
Battle for Justice and Mo-
rality Yet to Be
Fought.
CAPTAIN COOKS CUBAN VIEWS

Describes the Beauties Of Havana, the
AttTaCtiveness of the People OF the ISL
and, and the Problems Which the New
Nation Faces.
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Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-04-22
THE RETURN BALL.

The return ball given by the young
people of this city to the Civil Engi-
neers last Friday night was largely
attended and decided success. Mu-
sic Hall was beautifully decorated for
the occasion and the floor in fine
condition.
The Grand March, led by Mr.. Dave
McCaul and Miss Winnie Bellam pre-
sented an elegant appearance as the
maneuvers were very symetrlcal, and
as each couple passed a given place
were presented with rare boquets sent
from California for the fair dancers.
Many ladies' we're handsomly COS
tuned. some appearing in creation
of Worth's.
The music was excellent and up to
date, as was evidenced in the "ladies
choice" when they seemed to linger on
the harmonious strains of a selection
from Strauss.
One very noticeable feature was the
extra extras! which permitted some of
the gentlemen unfortunates TO join in
the pleasure.
Quite number came from Reno
and adjoining towns to indulge in the
festivities.
The refreshments were delicious and
bountlful having been provided by the
young ladies' who left nothing undone
to make the return ball to the Civil
Engineers as enjoyable as possible,
and as finale it was unanimously ap-
proved by the C. E's., with three
cheers for the donors. that made the
old hall re-echo, and a return cheer
closed what appeared to be the social
event of the season.