Evening Star Newspaper, January 20, 1896, Page 8

ett eee Corner Eleventh. Contrary to the statements of so1 We are not agents for Ching Fow Furni- ture Polish and have po canvassers out representing us with it. We sell and recommend only our “LA REINE™ FUR- NITURE Polish, the polish we have found by practical experience to be the most satisfactory made. 3 Chiffonier Specials. —We’ve stretched a point and cut the prices on three most popular styles of Chiffoniers way below the reasonable reduction limit. We want to run the stocks out in a hurry. $13 Curly Birch Chiffonier, 5 draw- - ers, 5 locks, solid cast brass trim- neat splendidly finished, $8. 3 -90 ers and locks wee $5.25 $14 White Enamel Chiffonier, 4 large and 2 small drawers, and bonnet box, brass trimmings, very @ pretty dextza $9.50 Art Rooms—6th floor. Bargains in Furs. Balance of our stock Furs for la- dies, gents and children, Carriage Robes, Coachmen Capes and Gloves at 20 per cent off for cash. : OW READY, OUR SPRING STYLES TOURIST HATS FOR LADIES. JAMES Y. DAVIS’ SONS, Cor. Penna. Ave. and 12th St. ja6-Im xt Our special offer: A Supplies large lot of Studies in Flowers, Animals, for Landscapes, etc., from e which you can take Artists your pick at 5, Io or 15 cents each. Former- at ly sold at from 15 cents to $1.00 each. Geo. F. Muth & Co.’s, Formerly Ryneal's, 418 7th St. N. W. eo, \Zealous Ph Photographers, ie" soi" ne best photographs te turn out for the least Here's an illustration: Possible eapendi- fezxo Tint” Oval Pho- staphs—very sweet and dainty. Only. $4 doz. W. H. Stalee, 107 F St., Successor to M. B. Brady Jal8-16a Something New! THE ELLEN TERRY LORGNETIE. For Sale only at Franklin & Co.’s, OPTICIANS, 1227 PA. AVE. Remove to 1203 F st. n.w. about Jan. 18. _ociv-3m,14 ae SHave You ar Teeth Treated Painlessly, —Have them put in a sound, acheless con- a Oar operators work quickly, geatly thoronzhly. Aud all cur operations ¥ performed, and al. Evans Dental Parlors, 1217 Penna. Ave. N. W. aa ADA A AO iYou Can Keep {Your Dress Suit —free from wrinkles by keeping It in a dress suit case. Very handy, too,when you go out of town for a night to at- tend some social affair. qDress Suit Cases, $4 Up + 4 —of sole leather. AP A A Fine Trunk for $5.75. < ‘Kneessi, 425 7th St. Jals-28d é Side tat taa tied dette ah tad 1 om ‘Frameless E : Eyeglasses —that is the kind we sell—are the dainth most comfortable glass that can be worn. They pieces — that hold the glasses firmly without pinching the nose. And they're fitted with our finest lenses. ONLY $2. EFA good pair of Glasses or Spectacles as Jow as $1. McAllister & Co., EXAMINING OPTICIANS, 0300 F St. cxxxxR KS Eyes Examined FREE! PETIT eo ve sees * go ahead. Only 50 pair— whe TROUSERS. © ASURE, -50 - ‘ THE MUTUAL BENEFIT TAILORING ASSO- iCIATION—We and our Public are making a ‘greater itailoring business—MUTUAL corifidence compels us to Trousers, $3:°° to-measure. From 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Tuesday we will take or- ders for 50 pair choice Trousers, which we will make to-measure with our “Must fit or we'll keep ’em” guar- antee—These good are NEW in our store 10 days—are choice, worthy, bought to sell for $8, but for ONE DAY. —greatest value we offered— *2 50 Mertz and Mertz, Price Leaders, 906 F Street. a Ss se Se Ss ss ss se Ss 4 School ef— Vocal, Operatic & Dramatic Art. Messrs. Clarcnce Rogerson and Harvey A. Cussidy desire to announce that they have opened a school of Vocal, tie and Dramatic Art at 505 12th st.—where persous with musical or dramatic aspirations can receive proper training at reayouable prices. or Mr. erson has been musical di- rector of a number of leading vanies, end refers to Lillian Ressell, Marion fanola-Mason, Lilly Post. The dramatic art and stage deportment is under the pe gcnal direction of Mr. Cassidy, late staj manage: Mme. Concert Co., Met. Opera Co., Francis Wilson Opera Co., ete. ‘Address or call at studio between 10 and —— 5 o'clock. tudio, 505 12th St. Jal8-tf.20 FEET T TTT Tee eT eee. NE EWELRY I'm receiving cvery day comprises some jaintiest and handsomest designs ‘he, Diamonds, Precious Stones, ver Goods—that have been = 4 4 < e are the very reasonable prices I'm ask- 1 T invite your calling. First-class Watch Repairing a > specialty. > Petersen, 427-29-7th St. jats-24a} werwerrery = (|| r PES TUTTE TI LETT ISIE ARRAS 4G Annual Clearance Sale of FURS. For One Day Only. ct 8.50. Worth Electrie Seal Capes. $8. ¥ $18.50 $1: Genuine Worth $1 Genuine $35.00. Worth 00 Genuine oS wots Se Russian 1.25. Worth $3.50 MARTIN WOLF, §a16-250_ 521 11TH ST. NX. “To-Kalon’s” Famous Medicinal Port, 75¢. A tonic—a medicine—an invigorating stim- ulant that is constantly pbuilding and strengthening the system. All of our lead- ing physicians prescribe ““To-Kalon” Port in preference to ail others, knowing its eff- tneious effect upon the convalescent 5C. and enfeebled .. «6-4 5C. TO-KALON “zine 614 14th. "Phone 998. ja18-204 ~e_eoweoeeereseeoee> THAT with the palatal cough SORE a dose of “WHITE PINE BALSA: ‘This is a new remedy, and a de- lghtful one. It’s easy THROAT take" ana sure to eure. 25c. bottle. = < DRUGGIST, .W. Jennings, ‘conus: oes! 1142 Conn. ave. "Phone 1623. 18-204 ny kind of Cake you wish—Chocolate, Pound, Fruit, Cocos- nut, ete. Maccarooms, Ornamental Cakes, Oyster Patties and Pastry. Fresh every day. = M., Gundersheimer, Wee cen cen ace, No Wrinkles On The Face If you use Brightwell’s Complexion Cream. Takes out pimples and black heads. Makes the complex- jon exquisite. . jar. Samples free. Evans’ Drug Store, 938 F St., jal8-6 Wholesale and Retail. Euchre Prizes, 5; OAR, Mcttoes, les, ‘Toy Bells, S| ma Lace, Beads, Serap Boo Pictures, Paper N (O5c._per 100), Toys, &c. J. ax g 8, 421 oth st. i'Scothing for ; Sore Throats. The first few doses of ASPURRS TECURAL Andrew's Tet, yp COue and core yt coum co Syrup, fable. Plevsant totake. 20C, Bottle. Only 20e. bottle. ] OGRAM’S Drug Stores, 13th and Pa. av; 17th and H sts. | ELECTRICITY —Is being used more and more every day as a light, having superseded gas in a great many instances. It has many 2d- Yantages to recommena it, being free fiom danger, reliable, ean and inex- pensive, It is also’ unexcelled a8 a motive power for machinery of all Kinds. -Ye yor are thinking of telephone as or call and we will fur- nish you an estimate of cost, ete. U. S. Electric Lighting Co., SS ttn st. ‘Phone 77. pe LAPIS II (Extra Heavy hina Matting, 13c. Worth —It's the height of buy what you'll need di folly of Matting “ail bo to choose from at 13, cents & yard. It’s a saving you'll Dreciate best after you've bought, THE Houghton ©. 4a18-204 1214 F ST. NW. ~~ Le SA HYATTSVILLE. Thieves entered the residence of Mrs. Paul F. Tricou a few nights ago and stole sev- eral articles of clothing. Golden Chain Lodge, I. O. G. T., held the first of a series of public meetings last Fri- day night at Good Templars’ Hall, on Mary- land avenue. “Mr. H. O. Emmons delivered an able address, setting forth the object of the order, and an interesting literary and musical program was presented, in which the followi2s Persons participated: Mrs. W. H. Richardson;Misses Jessie_Davis and Marie Maloney, and Masters Charlie Rich- ardson and Willie Maloney. Refreshments were served by the ladies of the lodge. Mr. Alexander M. Schoepf has resigned _his IN THE LAW SCHOOLS, National. The students in the senior and junior classes are studying hard for the mid-term examinations, which will be held Saturday, January 25. It has been decided by the fac- ulty nor to examine the post-graduate class at this time, as has been the custom in the past, but to give them an examination on the whole course at the end of the year. Owing to the unavoidable absence of Judge Claughton, who has been in attend- ance upon tke court of appeals of Virginia, the post-graduate class was delayed about a week in taking up the third volume of Greenleaf on Evidence. The first auiz on that work was completed Wednesday even- ing, however, and it is expected that by a little extra exertion the lost ground will be recovered before the end of the term. During the next two or three months, as opportunity permits, Prof. Carus! will de- liver a series of lectures on the “Statute of Frauds,” “Ejectment” and other sub- jects, to be announced later. It is under- stood that these lectures were prepared several years ago, but that, owing to lack of time, a favorable opportunity for de- livering them has never been presented. Columbian, At the last meetirg of the Debating So- ciety the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: President, Mr. Laban Sparks; vice president, Mr. R. H. Reddle- berger; secretary, Mr. W. M. Smith, and treasurer, Mr. Jos. Hollinger. The election was a close and exciting one, the principal contest being over the office of president. Mr. J. M. Spellman of the junior class made a very strong fight for the place, but was finally defeated by a vote of 53 to 40. At the next meeting of the senior class the adoption of a class pin and the advisa- bility of having a class history will be dis cussed. An election will also be held to fill the vacancy on the executive committee caused by the resignation of Mr. Fleming. At the last meeting of this committee Mr. Blaine Taylor of West Virginia was unani- mously elected chairmen for the ensuing term. This office is considered to be one of the highest honors within the gift of the class. Mr. Taylor is at present a chief of division in the Post Office Department. The president of the junior class, Mr. John T. Hendricks, will call a meeting of that class in a few days to discuss the ad- visability of holdirg the annual class ban- quet at an earlier date this year than has been customary in the past. Mr. Hendricks, in addition to his other duties, is the bus- iness manager of the Columbian Call, Georgetown. Mr. Justice Shepard, the lecturer upon the law of equity, has compiled a work en- titled “Illustrative Cases in Equity Juris- prudence,” to be used by the post-graduate class in connection with Adams on Equity. The book, as its name indicates, is a collec- tion of the leading cases upon the law of equity, intended to illustrate the application of equitable principles and maxims. Other changes have been made which en- tail an increased amount of work on the part of this class, and it is understood that @ petition has been circulated asking that in view of these circumstances the mid- term examinations in civil law and com- mon law practice be omitted. At the last meeting of the Debating So- clety Mr. Ryan was elected president for the second quarter. The question of chal- lenging the University of Virginia Law School to a joint debate has been agitated among the members of the society, and a poe seem to be in favor of such ac- jon. —____ She Was Disorderly. Louisa Brown, a colored woman, who al- Ways gives the police trouble when shé is under arrest, gave Policeman Auldridge @ lively tussel Saturday night when he took her in charge for disorderly conduct. When the patrol box at 7th and O streets was -reached Louisa entertained a big crowg from the market for several min- utes. This morning Judge Miller gave her sixty days in jail in addition to a fine of $% for disorderly conduct, and while on her Way to the dock she made use of some language not very choice. “She called me a — —,” said the police- man to the court. “But not loud enough for anybody t hear,” said the judge. we ee “We heard her,” chorused several police- men. “What did you say?” the girl was asked. “I said IT could stand on my head for sixty days.” No additional penalty was imposed. ——— Death of John B. Alley. A dispatch from Newton, Mass., an- nounces the death of John B. Alley yester- day, in his seventy-ninth year. Mr. Alley was a resident of this city for a number of years, making his home in the hofse at the southwest corner of 15th and K streets. He became interested in Washington real estate, purchasing an interest in the Sun- derland holdings, which comprised some of the best building sites in the northwest. A resident of this city who knew Mr. Alley very well in speaking of him this morning said: “‘He was a remarkable man, starting out as a poor boy and ‘umu- lating ‘a very large fortune. Alles reversed the usual is fol. encore thi lowed in business and said that it made.uo difference ‘to him about the personnel of a business enterprise as long as he had the on his side apa the papers were prop- erly prepared. le was largely interested in mirfag operations and was also engaged in the baking business in Boston. Sev- position under the District in order to con- | eral years ago he went into “bankruptcy. nect himself with the engineer corps of the | At one time he was reputed to be worth Columbia and Maryland electric railway. ‘The Masons of this place will hold a fair and bazaar in their new temple, on Spencer street, during the entire week, commencing Monday, February 3, for the purpose of finishing and furnishing the new building. about $12,000,000."” ——— Highway Robbery. James Harrington, an aged man, who lives.near Ivy City, came into the city The following executive committee, repre- | Seturday night to do some shopping, and senting Mt. Hermon Lodge, No. 179, A. F. and A. M., has been appoinied: George N~ Walker, chairman; F. A. Holden, secretary; Louis D.. Wine, Harry B. Major, P. Magruder, Chas. W. L ria, Dr. 8. C. Cox. Mr. Clarence Mulliken and Miss Irene Mul- liken of Mulliken’s Station, Md., have been: visiting the family of Dr. Chas. A. Wells. + | Foreign Money. The Star’s Almanac printed pages. of important information | about the world and its history. For sale at all news stands and Star office. 25c. per Copy, + : 45 You will learn all sbout foreign money tn |‘; it was about 9 o'clock when he started home. When he reached ist end R streets northeast he met ‘a tall colored man; who dealt nim a severe blow on the head. So severe was the blow that Harrington w: rendered unconscious, and when he recov- ‘ered he found that provisions, a sack of flour and some meat had ‘been taken. He made his way home when he had re- gizeres. from the effects of the blow, and iceman Foley arrested John Beverly, ‘whom Harrington identified as.his assail- today on a charge of high’ rol rand, “Was CO! in default of $1,000 ‘ (| $80 or ninety: And Lung Troubles, ‘Take YER’S Cherry Pectoral Received ‘I Highest Aviards t At World’s Fair. When in Doubt, ask for Ayer’s Pills. IF THE BaBY 18 CUTTING TEETH BB SURE gad use, chat old ana wei taee remedy, Mrs. ow’s Sootaing Syrup, for children 3 Tt soothes the child, soflns the gum, stays sli palo, cures. wind colig and is the best SRE Narrhoca. 25 cents a bottle. Geo. W.- Irwin of Irwin, Pa., suffered terribly from ezema, spending hundreds of dollars with the best physicians, and even visiting Hot ings. 8. 8. 8. cured hin completely after all else failed. By adding 20 drops of Dr. Stegert’s Angostura Bitters to every glass, diseases from drinking pel- lated water are avoided. CONCEALED WEAPONS. One Man Had n Razor and Another a Revolver. A comfortably dressed young man, who gave his name as Albert Leonard, was in Judge Miller’s court today on charges of vagrancy and carrying concealed weapons. Saturday night he was arrested on New Hampshire avenue, where Policeman Col- bert found him begging. A razor was found on hizn when he was searched at the sta- tien. The young man said he was here look- ing for employment in a hotel or saloon, but he said he is willing to do work of any kind. He had in his pockets a complete toilet out- fit in addition to the razor and he said he elways liked to keep himself looking neat. “I was begging,” he said, “‘because I want- ed money to pay for a night's lodging and buy a second-hand pair of shoe: “And what about this whistle?’ the judge asked him, showing a whistle that had been taken from him. “I brought the whistle from New York,” he answered. “I worked in a big building there where it was necessary to call from one floor to another. The man told me to whistie, and I told him I couldn't. He said ‘Buy one,’ and I did so.” “So far as the razor.is concerned,” said the court, “I don’t believe you intended to use it on anybody, but you must be taught that you can’t beg in this city. You may have ten days on the farm and the razor will be destroyed.” Had a Revolver. Joseph A. Kessler, a young man who formerly worked for the District govern- ment, was also tried for concealed weapons. A revolver was the weapon he was charged with carrying and against him was also a charge of threatening the life of Marshall Hess. This young man declared that he knew of no reason why Kessler should have threat- ered to kill him on sight. Several witnesses told of the threats and the pistol, and then Mr. Grissett of 1410.5 street southeast was called. He said he supposed the trouble was 2bout his daughter. Mrs. Nora Murdock, the daughter, who is a grass widow, was ¢alled as a witness, and her evidence did not help Kessler out of his trouble, for she said: that on one occasion he had two pistols. Kessler claimed that he did not mean what he said about the shooting, and said he had the pisto] because he was going to take it to a shop. and have. tt. repaired. Judge Miller gave him sixty days for car- rying the pistoland -required him to give security in the sujn of $300'to keep the peace. — Robbeties' Reported. Mr, Rine of 404 Tth street southwest re- ports the theft of’a blue overcoat from his house Friday evening. G. R. Bigslow, 408 3d street northwest, complained to. the police that his house was entered Friday night and a black overcoat and a clock were stolen. Admit- tance was gained through a side window. G. C. Miller reports that his house, 502 Maine avenue, was entered early yesterday morning through a fropt window and a dark oVercoat and a black dress coat were stolen. A sneak thief entered the hallway of 507 B street southeast yesterday and stole an overcoat and derby hat belonging to W. F. Tappan. Jacob Shappins, 908 D street, reports that a silver watch and chain were stolen from his store Saturday. Mrs. D. Marks of 1705 10th street com- plains to the police that $17 was stolen from her house Saturday evening. Mrs. G. Bruce, 2205 7th street, reports the loss, by theft, of two blankets and a jaquilt. They were stolen Saturday from the-| yard in rear of her house. Max Sherman, 224 4% street southwest, compiained to the police this morning that a pair of trousers were stolen from in front of his store Saturday morning. C. M. Staley, 1831 F street, reports the theft of a mackintosh coat within the last ten days. W. Venable, 1107 South Carolina avenue, complains to the police that three pairs of shoes and a mounted bird were stolen from his wagon while in front of his store on Friday. ——.__ Overcrowded Carriages. To the Editor of The Evening Star: How dangerous a thing it is for men to become accustoméd to sights of cruelty! This truism may be as old as the time of Epictetus, but it should not be forgotten in the days of President Cleveland. We see things around us, accept them as condi- tions of life, and often cease to inquire if they are contrary to the laws of humanity and open to remedy by some common effort. What happens in the case of the herdic stages every morning and afternoon is an illustration of this statement. It is among the strangest and most regrettable sights in the metropoljs of the country to. witness these vehicles crowded far beyond their "seating capacity, sometimes with 35 ‘0,40 adults of mixed sexes and races, dragse4i by @ pair of poor, undersized, ill-matched: cheap horses, with avery: sign of discomfort both to man and beast. As for the condition of the carriages, the harness and the general equipment. the whole is beneath criticism. Is this state of things to continue forever? It is shameful enough now, but what will it be in severe ‘weather, when the streets are slippery and travel difficult? Is'th¢re enough public spirit among us to see On some change for the better? Would it not be fair to urge that the District Comntissioners take the matter urder advisement atd_order that the num- terto be carried/in Bach carriage shall be affixed in legible ltetteks? Any overcrowding would then be at the risk of the herdic company. Moreover, for the sake of health and cleanliness, sHouli there not be an in- spector of public cartilages, to secure indi- viduals, particularly women and children, in the enjoyment of.their rights when trav- eling in public conveyances? The condition of the horses s! be watched by the employes of the’ sotiety for ‘preventing cruelty to dumb animals, who ought nof to hesitate to employ their powers whenever and wherever needed; is. Unprovoked Assault.” George Baum, a laboring man, was ar- rested yesterday afternoon on a charge of assaulting Enos Crews of 1931 8th street. The assault occurred near the corner of 12th and § streets yesterday afternoon. Mr. Crews was out walking and was on his way home, when he was accosted by Baum, who had two other men with him at the time. He assaulted Crewa for no reason whatever, and Policeman Willing- ham arrested him. _ Baym had been drink- dmg, and he told Judge Miller he thor it ‘gare Judge Miller ‘could anf no exeue el ui ler \ no excuse {for Boum striking Crews and fined him ‘Without peer: for wounds, Salvation OM. . |TALK WITH CISNEROS| The Star’s Cuban Correspondent Visits the Insurgent President. MOILSOME TRIP INTO THE INTERIOR Slow and Cautious Running of the Trains. ON CUBITAS MOUNTAIN TOP From The Star’s Special Correspondent. CUBAN EXECUTIVE HEADQUARTERS. CUBITAS MTS., Cuba, January 12, 1896. For six weeks the executive headquarters of the Cuban revolutionary republic have been located in these mountains. Twenty- five miles away is the city of Puerto Prin- cipe, with a Spanish garrison of 6,900 men. A study of these two facts is sufficient to impress one with the splendid position taken by the Cubans for the chief offices of their republic. Not even an attempt has been made by the Spaniards to dislodge them, and President Cisneros and his cabinet are as secure from the ciiemy as they would be in the main citadel of Gibraltar. Indeed, the great modern guns that couli in time play havoc with the almost impregaable “key to the Mediterranean” would cvail naught against the fifteea miles of rocks and ridges that encircle and hide the modest, very modest, wooden buildings that compose the executive mansion and department build- ings of the yet unrecognized republic of Cuba. Three days ago The Star correspondent left Havana by the steamer Julia of the Herrera line, and arrived at Nuvevitas, on elong and pretty stream. v ee Va?" a voice shouted some rods “People of peace,” answered the guide. Then we were told to advance, and as we did so, the muzzles of four rifles, held by four Cuban cavalrymen, grinned menacing- ly. But it was only for a moment. The guide and the black silk handkerchief were Tecognized. After a few minutes’ talk, the guide turn- ed his horse and galloped away down the road, while two of the cavalrymen accom- <———- Spanish Outpost on Road Leading From Cuban Headquarters. panted your correspond2at, leaving the cth- er two at the post. Again going into the thickest kind of a thicket. the cuides riding ahead and cutting, with wonderful dexteri- ty and swiftness, overnanzing branches and snarly vines, It seemed hours before the open was reached. But this was not much of an improve- ment, for there were apparently no beaten patbs, and monster rocks were here sown in surprising and annoying abundance. The earth, where it could be seen, was brickish? red and very hard. Theré was no grass to speak of, put briar and bramble bushes, about reaching to the stirrups, were thick. A few pretty blue flowers, woefully in strange company, weve like: baby siniles in a dungeon. Successive ridges, each higher than the former, were passed over by the little band the north coast, twenty-five hours after. The Hotel America, older evidently than the continent after which it was named, was President Cisneros. the place of nesting with a Cuban agent, who supplied mforination that was neces- sary to have in order te mest the proper persons at Puerco Principe. There was nothing in the dress of your correspondent that would indicate he was an American. Dressed as the typical Cuban of the cities, with linen suit and white Pana- ma hat (it cost $20), little suspicion was aroused, and he was able to take the train from Nuevitas to Puerto Principe without showing his passport. The Trip to Puerto Principe. . The train was preceded by a pilot engine and coach, carrying thirty soldiers. Before every bridge and culvert this train stopped, and an examination of the structure was made. Of course, the regular passenger train was also compelled to stop and await the result of the pilot’s examinations; and, although there are no known rebel bands within miles, the utmost care was main- tained throughout the trip. An average of ten miles an hour was made. The railroad is well built and maintained, and was the first railway line erected in any Spanish or Spanish-American country. On either side of the road were alternate miles, of thicket and charred canefields, the latter laid waste by the rebel torch three weeks before. There certainly was nothing charming for the eye, and, if there had been, one had to stand to be able to see out, for the half-inch iron plates of the coaches came up almost to the tops of the windows, mak- ing the cars very dark, but affording protec- tion from any stray rebel bullets that might come that way. Long stops were made at two stations, Lugareno and Minas, the only two left by the insurgents in the late raids. The other two stations that were, Ramblazo and Alta Gracia, are heaps of ashes, while, for miles about, the onee beautiful canefields are burned and barren. At Alta Gracia there was once a city. Gomez, the Cuban Na- poleon, entercd it with his army, and. al- though the inhabitants were against him, he respected the lives and property of al' Tken, after a few days’ stay, his army was marching from the town, when a rifle peered through a window, a shot was fired, and Borrero, his most trusted aid, fell dead from his horse. Gomez immediately ordered Col. Mirabel to renin with a part of the ferces and burn every building in the place. How thoroughly the work was done is told by the fact that today not a soul lives where the city of Alta Gracia once stood. Arrival at Puerto Principe. Puerto Principe, a city of 36,000 people, was reached at 5 p.m.. It is an ancient and picturesque place, with many churches, a large Spanish garrison, and more pretty girls than even Havana can boast of. The houses are nearly all one story high, but their loud colors are heard for miles away. Yellow and blue prevail. About the streets are hundreds of lazy soldiers, some with arms and some without (this by no means refers to wounded!), and the majority of them are munching bread or yams, or slum- bering in chairs at the parks or by the way- side. At the Hotel Telegrafo enough officers to inefficiently lead a million troops are quar- Scene at Cuban Government Head- quarters. tered. Their @abers clank loudly, but their voices are still more powerful, and it is easy for one to see how the rebellion could be put down if phonographs instead of machetes were used. Going to the Plaza de Armes in the even- ing, the dark-complexioned individual who was to act as guide to the woods was found. He said he spoke English a little, but, as he said even this in Spanish, and did not at- tempt to converse in any other language, there was no way of finding ott to what extent he knew the Anglo-Saxon. However, he knew his business, and he was to be on hand ut 6 o’clock mass in the Iglesia Mayor, or cathedral, next morning. Into the Interior. At the appointed time and place the meet- ing was effected. The old cathedral, dark and gloomy, was filled with female wor- shipers, but there were no men, and the two strangers who were to make the trip into the woods, feeling eminently out of place, did not tarry long, but started on foot. down the Vigia (watchtower) road. At the Mendes bridge a couple of civil guards were encountered. They were ready to shoot, said so, and acted as if they were, but the guide placed a piece of money in the hand of each, said “Viva Espana!” and the road was Several small farmhouses were passed. About a mile beyond the bridge a turn was made into a side road, bordered by palm trees, and back quite a distance was an.old lantation’ residence. lfere a warm greet- er was given, and The Star correspondent left aside his linen clothes and donned a ‘rather Lirica (by somevoiy else) suit of brown. silk handkerchief wae tied about neck. The Panama hat was car- ried aleng, for that was to worn by the ‘Cuban « couple ef good herses in a distance of ten mijes, and every mile or two the chal “Quien Va, Quien Viva?” (Who go2! hole lives) was given by mounted sentinels, and the party, answering properly, proceeded. Between the ridges were narrow plateaus, each elop- ing toward the main ridge, and each stony and covered with thickets after the manner of the first described. There were a few paths, but they are unknown except to the most experienced suidles. Reaching at length the last ridge, tit rises almost perp2adicularly for eight hun- dred feet, each member cf the party dis- mounted, and the iask of imaking the re- maining four miles was begua. ‘The narrow wound this way and ies, ihrough scrubby brush and occassi. ily on siding paici.es of hard red clay. in some piices it was almost impossible to keep from siipping off ard down, and the pour unshod horses seemed to have narrow escapes each minuie. Why 5s. One can hardly imagine the condition of this “road” up Cubitas mountain. But af- ter climbing it, there is no tvouble in figur- ing out for oneself why the Spaniards have made no attempt to dislodge =he rebel gov- ernment. Spain might send every soldier she at present has in the Island of Cuba (119,000 regulars’and 60,000 volunteers) and she would be unable to cope with the 900 men who form the guard of President Cis- neros. Nor could she starve them out, for the top of Cubitas mountain is a fertile plateau of 8,000 acres, where potatoes, corn and other vegetables and cereals thrive. Even should Gomez, Maceo and the other leaders in the field be killed or captured, and the revolution be otherwise put down, the gar- rison at Cuban headquarters might hold out for years; and the roof of this natural fcriress could remain a little republic, over which the “lone star flag” might float in fearless and independent impunity. Reaching the summit, there is a beautiful view to the northward. Immediately below the jagged side of the mountain it sloped away.aintil it reached the second lower ridge, which, with the others beyond it, appeared as battlements surrounding an immense castie. Still beyond green fields and great patches of jungle led away to the blue waters of the Atlantic in the hazy distance. But in other directions the vista was ob- structed by a growth of timber, very unlike that that seemed to flourish among the crags below. . Mahogany grew undantly and a wealth of other tropical woods was ail about. Another challenge, and another reply, and the party again mounted their horses and rode along over a very good, but narrow, road running to the headquarters, three miles away, almost in the center of the plateau. A mile through the woods ang open fields were found, and though past the supper hour, many men were working in the beds of yams and patches of corn. Executive Headquarters, Passing through another small grove, the four large buildings comprising the exec- utive quarters came into view. Two com- panies of soldiers were going through the manual of arms, and several small squads were marching and facing. Around, lying on the grass, were several hundred men, smoking and playing games. They viewed curiously some of the party and neglected to salute one of its members, Col. Manuel Orbi; but a little cannon at the farther end of the green boomed a welcome, and President Cis- reros, emerging from a picturesquely rustic little house, greeted all warmly. He said he was very pleased to see the representative of an American newspaper in the “Washington of the Cuban republic.” It being remarked that the location of the headquarters and the road leading thereto were not inducements to American corre- spondents, President Cisneros replied, “ it is not them that we wish to keep away, but the Spaniards, you know.” Salvador Cisneros-Betancourt, that is his full nome, president of the republic of Cuba, is a democratic man despite his great wealth and the honors that have been bestowed up- on him by the Spanish crown. He has lived a part of his life in the United States, and a few years ago became a citizen, renouncing his title of Marquis of Santa Lucia for that of plain mister. He is a great admirer of the American nation and people. During the last war in Cuba he was elect- ed president of the revolutionary republic and was the life of the movement. But years have counted heavily against Mr. Cis- reros, and he could not now, take the field as he did in days gone by. “Still he is far from being decrepit, and moves with alac- rity worthy of much younger men. He is quite slight in build, straight as an arrow and speaks English charmingly. Here he is surrounded by his cabinet of- ficers, and directs from Cubitas mountain all the diplomatic work of the movemen:. His secretaries of war, finance, etc., have charge of the different departments under his guidance. The headquarters are in al- most uninterrupted communication with all parts of Cuba by means of a courier mail system, supplemented by carrier pigeons. Indeed, one of the most interesting features here ts that part of the post office building devoted to the sixty pigeons. Each day two or three are taken away and each day also two or three return with notes from th: penerais in the field. An occasional bind lies in with good news from the revolution- ary junta in New York. > Gen. Roloff, acting secretary of war, is here, in charge of. the executive guard. ‘He was recently seriously wounded, but is again about; and when sent for President Cis- reros was sleeping im his hammock stretch- ed from trees back of the war department building. From the general down to the privates all sleep out of doors in hammocks hung in the same clean grove. The air is pure end, at this time of the year, cool; and a generally healthier body of men it would be hard to find. Life at the In urge nt Capital. A regular routine ef duty is established, and during one week a soldier at Cubitas will have served in all the branches, from working in the fields or tending cattle to guard or courier duty between the head- quarters and Puerto Princi; “We are quite secure here,’’’said President Cisneros, “‘and all the men are contented, al- though ‘occasionally some of them become restless and desire to be with the forces in the field. When a large number feet this way we simply make a requisition for men to take their places here, and allow them to go. We figure on keeping about a thousand men at headquarters, for it would never do to let the Spanish government capture our head officers, take our papers and turn to their own use our military stores.” thin. baby To be thin, ror a baby, is’ to be deprived of its natural ease; tosuffer and not be able tofeel it; toweara sad pinched face; to live on the edge of sickness; to grow imperfectly; and to lose the power of re- sisting disease. Whena baby is thin it needs more fat than | it gets from its food; it is | starved, fat-starved. Scott’s | Emulsion is the easiest fat it can have; the fat it needs. soc. and $1.00 at all druggists. appears to be effective in ite work there ts no reason to complain. President Cisneros’ Message. Regarding the revolution and the pros- pects of success President Cisneros said: “You may tell the American people, in the make-up of which I proudly claim to be a small factor, through The Evening Star, that the cause of republican Cuba will win. This is no idle boast, but recent events plainly demonstrate the inability of Spain to cope with the movement. Unlike the war of 1868-1878, the present striggle is not that of a quarter of the people of Cuba, but the fight of the vast major:ty for that freedom which is the birthright of men worthy to be free. “It is a movement blessed by heaven, sanctioned by the enlightened world and praised by all lovers of liberty and justice. How can it fail? How can barbaric, tyran- nical, fifteenth-century Spain win? Of course she has thousands of soldiers and plenty of arms and ammunition, but her army has no heart in the oppression of Cuba. What little fighfing her soldicrs have done was for gold they have not, and perhaps will never, receive. How different with the Cuban forces! Thousands of them have given up their families and homes, gone out into the fields without expectation or promise of monetary compensation, and been willing to bleed and die for liberty's sake. “But to look upon another side of the matter. Gomez and Maceo have proved to the world what a farce the great Spamsh army of over a hundred thousand men is. And they have made the arrogant generals of Spain the laughing stock of the world. Not satisfied with practically driving the Spaniards from the provinces of Santa Clara and Matanzas, Gomez appeared be- fore Havana itself, and gave the palace officials a scare from which they have not yet recovered. He did not intend to attack the city, for he knew that without artillery to back him such an act would be folly and crime. But he did wish to impress the world, and especially the government at Washington, with an idea of the strength of the movement. What Cubans Want. “We want first of all recognition from the American nation. Independence would shortly follow, and then, if the wishes of the great majority of our people could be carried out, annexation would be the ulti- mate end. “As an independent and separate nation Cuba would for many years be weak, but as a state of the great Union she would share the strength, glory and prosperity of her aisters. “The Cuban of today looks not to Spain or to Europe for his inspiration. He real- izes that the old world is indeed old, and that the best of the future will be found in America. The Cuban youth attends the schools of the United States. He learns, as I have learned, to admire the free in- stitutions of the United States; and, while in his veins may flow the old blood of Castile, his heart throbs with the hopes, ambitions and inspirations of the American. “On purely commercial grounds alone we might desire closer relationship with the United States, and I believe it would be unquestionably to our advantage and to yours to have such. 4n return for our sugar, coffee, fruits and woods we would receive the machinery, cottons and other manufactured products, as well as the flour, grain and beef products of the Union. “Americans themselves must see the desirability of a national and commercial union. I believe they do and that the Con- gress of the United States will not longer delay in the primary action toward that end—the recognition of belligerent rights. As for myself, personally, 1 hope to see the ‘lone star of Cuba’ placed in the blue field with the other stars of thé American re- public.” President Cisneros desires to express through The Star his kindest regards and deepest esteem for President Cleveland and the American Congress and people. ——— BROKE THROUGH THE LINE. Gomez Passes Batabano and Goes Into the South of Matanzas. The Cuban insurgent leader, Gomez, is now proceeding in the direction of Ciene- gas de Zapta, the great swamp in the southern part of Matanzas, Cuba, for the purpose, it is supposed, of awaiting a junc- tion there of the forces who are advancing from the eastern provinces. Col. Galbio attempted with Spanish troops to keep the insurgents from crossing to the eastward of the line from Havana south to Batabano. He was attacked by Gomez’ forces. The troops met the attack of the insurgents kneeling, and withheld their fire until the enemy was within a short distance. The report says that the insurgents left eleven killed on the field, and nine more were found in @ cane field a short distance away. The Spanish artil- lery was effective. The insurgents retreat- ed, it is reported. Although the report thus states that Gomez was repulsed, it_is stated that he moved afterward south of Melena upon Guines, and in the direction of the village of San Nicolas. These points are east- ward of the military line of Batabano, and indicate that Gomez was successful in his attempt to break through that line. During his operations Saturday Gomez invaded Bario and Pueblo Nuevo within the limits of Pinar del Rio. The garrison made a staunch defense, the colonel tak- ing part in the battle, and upon being charged with the bayonet the insurgents are reported to have retreated with a numerous loss. The troops lost nine. Weyler to Succeed Campos. Gen. Valeriano Weyler has accepted the appointment to the governorship of Cuba. He will sail for that island on Friday next. Gen. Suarez Valdes has been appointed second in command. A dispatch to the London Times from Madrid says that Gen. Weyler will abandon the lenient policy toward the insurgents and adopt a complete change of tactics, but a Havana dispatch says that there is to be no change in the policy of the government in Cuba, it is announced, as the result of the recent changes in the executive officers, It is also asserted that political reforms will be inaugurated as soon as the pregress of the war will allow. No further speci- fications are given as to what the contem- plated reforms are, or how far they will extend. Gen. Gamir, governor of Porto Rico, has ied of low fever. ws Eanes Marin has been named as captain general of Porto Rico in succession Gen. Gamir. oe from Madrid asserts that Gen. Alamanda is to be appointed centurion, in place of Gen. Arderius. --0ee- Held for the Grand Jury. James Tuttle, who says he is a bartender by occupation, was given a hearing in the Police Court today On a charge of larceny frcm the person. John Haines charged that Saturday nigt While in the saloon of Mrs. Fisher he was robbed of his scarf pin. ‘A witness who said he bought the pin frem Tuttle appeared in court and gave evidence. Tuttle dented the charge. said, however, that he had been several years ago for robbery. Policeman Herndon was in court to tell of the arrest and recovery of the stolen froperty. Tu’ was held for the action of the grand , and was Committed in Cefault of $500 real estate security.