Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 29, Number 25, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 17 December 1898 — Page 7

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The old-time tariff from steamer to wharf, as yet unchanged by the new authorities, is 25 cents for each passenger, 20 cents for a trunk, and 5 cents for every valise or parcel. The largest boats are permitted to carry only ten passengers, and those of smaller size no more than Ave. After sunset and on stormy days the boat-, men may demand reales fuertes for their services—that is, silver coin instead of Spanish currency and between 10:80 p. and day-break no boats are allowed to cross the bay.

If you are so fortunate as to have friends in Havana, they are sure to come out to the steamer, to escort you over the two or three miles of intervening water—an act of courtesy which these kindly people consider indispensible. Now-days, when so many refugees are returning to Cuba, the bay is covered with private yachts and gally-curtaincd boats filled with Creole families of the better class, awaiting the arrival of friends and relatives. Every steamer brings them and the instant the stairs are let down, the welcomers swarm on board. And then what a chattering ensues,—what tears of joy and hysterical embraces! The men throw their arms around one another and kiss as fervently as the woman—with this difference while the men salute each other by one resounding smack, delivered square on the moustached mouth, the women kiss twice, merely touching tbpir Hps to the otberf cheeks- first'the right then the left. The "Cuban kiss" is extremely graceful, (the female kiss, I mean)—when one gets used to it but the neophyte is apt to bungle and collide noses by presenting the wrong cheek first.

Hnugly ensconced under the bird-cage cover of some barque bueno, you find the long ride to shore delightful, in spite of shifting sails and dashing spray. Having passed the sentinel light house at the harbor's entrance, you glide right under the Moro's guns—so close to Punta, the point upon which it stands, that you might easily toss a pebble into its pink, blue and canary colored casas. Past La Fuerza, the oldest castle In the place, which lifts its crumbling walls above amass of coral rook past the Cabanas, that, doleful prison of infamous history fort#, old »ml new, all bristling with cannon, and long lines of batteries and barracks pertaining to the late war How mediaeval it. all appears—the time-stained battlements and vrtmW s*?utry-bo!Wj perilled at every Jingle, pioture^rtf relics of the military architecture that, prevailed wheu the Moors and Spaniards were fighting in Granada! The Moro, with its Dahlgren guns peering through yellow stones, might be Malt*, broken loose from its moorings iu the.Medlterranean and floated over to anchorage In the. C-arribean --both having been built on a similar plan, a little more than three centuries ago, wheu Philip II was king.

The celebrated hafbor shaped like an open hand. Its tmWance representing the wrist, the city spreading out like fingers, and the palm broad enough to hold the navies the world. Just now the stars stripe* ate most in evidence among Uie flags of all uatlons.

A group of American steamers, government transports and men of-war surround what Is left of the "Maine," and we passed that spot of

saddest

Scenes That Greet the New-Comer to HavanaHow the Spaniards Are Employing Their Last

Hours in Cuba. mt

fepeciai Correspondence of The Mall. Havasa, Cuba, Nov.16th, IS9H. Travelers who were acquainted with th« Queen of the Antilles under fcbe Spanish regime, find her today with the same old peculiarities, showing off wider than ever in contrast to American innovations.

of yore, the approaching steamer in beflet by a fleet of boats, of obsolete pattern brought from Kouthern Europe centuries ago, which are afloat what the volante is aabore. The queer craft—half «cow- half market-wagon—are furnished with sails as well a# paddles. Each has a cover, suggesting a chicken-coop, and bright awnings, cushions and bits of carpet impart a delusive air of comfort which experience speedily belies. To get under the low cover you must double yourself up like a jack-knife and presently the flapping sail, impelled by sportive breeaes knocks youY hat down over your nose, while dancing billows sprinkle your back with spray and wash the kink out of your crimps and feathers. The negro boatmen, who have recently corpora ted a little English into their native lingo, sing out, "Senor! Senora! Azuil! Look a me. Un barque qnatte dolla' cada uno. VaminosI All right."

memories with

feeling of satisfaction that the outrage has been avenged. Evidently the same thought was in the minds of our fellow passengers. Said one: "1 wonder when Spain will blow up another American

"Ones# she won't want to try that little trick on a Yankee ship again," remarked another*

The long wharves where you land are faced by the Cabellera, an immense building. open to the water, with glittering *loc roof, supported the entire length by clusters of iron pillars. From time immemorial this has been the great re«*d«*

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vou.h of island trade—the Chamber Commerce, the Bours# of Cuba, On the left is the Casa Blanca, once popularly supposed to guard the city—a pleasant little fiction long nursed by the citizens. Farther on is the village of Regla, with its great ware-houses of stone and corrugated iron, for storing sugar: and in front is the busy Aduana, or custom bouse. But here is a marked change from the drowsy old times of the land "wherein it seemeth

always afternoon." Now all is bustle,

confusion,, and one hears less of Spanish, with its softly flowing vowels and superlative adjectives, than blnnt, to-the point

American sentences. A mighty proces-

whips and the special swear-words with out which it is said that army mules cannot be managed. Soldiers—soldiers everywhere! And wearers of Uncle Samuel's livery are almost as thick as the warriors of Spain at any rate, the former are more conspicuous, moving briskly about with the confident air of victors.

One misses the late omni present Orden Publico and Guardia Civil—the Spanish infantry who performed police duty in guarding the city, until their deportation a few days ago. They were an admirable body of men—to look at, in their picturesque uniforms of dark blue denim, with trimmings of red or green, and their Mauser rifles warranted to kill at the distance of a mile and a half. All were of Spanish birth, the pick -of the troops in Cuba and to be eligible for service in the Guardia Civil, a man must have some education and furnish references of good character. The latter clause is a delicate bit of irony which many poor souls will appreciate. They were the alleged protectors of the American cousulate at the beginning of hostilities [and Consnl-Gen-eral Lee passed through more perils from their bullets than he will probably ever again encounter. The Orden Publico furnished Weyler and Blanco with local spies in addition to their other duties—|eering into windows, intimidating children, servants and women, and reporting scraps of overheard conversation which crowded the prisons and sent whole families into exile. Their reward for these distinguished services was such as Spain usually metes out to her -faithful subjects. Most of the men had families in the mother country, and in spite of short pay and long arrearages, they madaged by considerable self-sacrifice, to save a little for the loved ones at home. The money, which in many cases told of one scant meal iustead

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slon of mnles, horses, ambulances and g[ar jjas dropped down into the unroofed, central patio, with which all the rooms

army wagons, laden with stores and supplies from the transports, is constantly toiling up from the landing and as their drivers force away through the narrow streets—a feat almost as difficult as for the typical camel to go thronghthe needle's eye—the air is filled with the cracking of

three a day, was Intrusted

to their superior officers in a kind of regimental savings fuud. They did not receive a cent of pay for several months, when it was lately discovered! that the officers had swindled them out

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all these

savings. A" Perhaps the superiors were not so much to blame, for their own salary was far in arrears and they are compelled to maintain a certain amount of style befitting their position. No curb-stone one-meal-a-day system for them! The dignity of old Spain demands that they live in good hotels, attended by their valets and order their wines, though the cash to pay for it comes out of plebean pockets. When the day of reckoning came, the Orden Publicos naturally "kicked," as the Yankees say. Then the question became how to get rid of them peaceably, as their just demands could no more Iw mt*fc than blood can be squeezed from a turnip. Wly on the morning of the 14th, they re called out without previous

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board a transport and hen jf for home, before they realUed what wks going on. The censored press announced: "The different battalions which constitute the garrison of Havana will this morning be defiled"—but what that meant, the rank and file had ho idea. Soon as reveille sounded, the Sargossa battalion began to move, closely followed by detachments from the Barcelona, the Malacca, and others, the Guardia Civil and Orden Publico® among the rest* Down the beautiful Prndo they marched, flags flying and bands playing then along Obispo street to the Caballeria wharf- where, somehow, those to be deported got seperated from the rest and their evolutions led them over a gang-plank into waiting tugs and thence Into a transport whose steam was up. all ready to start on the long journey across the ocean. Taken completely by surprise, the Publicos went meekly as lambs but the dullest con hi see that an eleventh hour revolt, would be useless. The other battalions under orders, were massed close around, and it was noticed that a Spanish gunboat, which should have been lying out in the harbor, had been brought up near the wharf, her guns mounted and decks cleared for action. Next day Havana's censored newspapers gave a pleasant account of the affair. They described it as a "function" presided

TEBBE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENl^G MAILi DECEMBER 17, 1898.

over by General Arolas. supreme comjlt jinander of the garrison of Havana. 1* assisted by other troops, to do honor to their departing comrades they said that

I the wharf rung with shouts of "Viva la Espana," (which not an American present heard,) and that the good-byes were most JJJ cordial. The truth is that the poor fellows were deported aft a punishment, baJJJ ing on the eve of rebellion, and many be-

Iieve that their destination is one of tho^ terrible penal settlements of Africa. The Guardia Civiles went next, so closely guarded and surrounded by other troops that any hostile demonstration on their part was impossible.

This sodden removal of the police force, such as it was, renders life and property less sjecure than ever in the Cuban capital. The lawless element are enjoying a carnival of crime in which murders and robbery are of hourly occurrence. 3 Not only is it unsafe to walk the city streets after nightfall, but peaceful citizens are

secure within their own casas.

Though an entrance may not be easily affected through the grated windows or thick, heavily-barred doors, anybody can

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communicate, the premises are practically at his mercy. Highwaymen have grown so bold that working-people, known to draw a salary, dare not go home singly on pay lays, even in broad daylight. A bevy

girls employed in a tobacco factory

were held up in a body last Saturday afternoon and compelled to hand over the week's small wages. The street car run-, ning to Jesus del Monte and the Cerro—the suburb in which Miss Barton's orphanage is established, near the Red Cross headquarters where I lived last Spring, has been stopped by knights of the road, twice within a week and the passengers forced to "stand and deliver". Our home was barely a mile from the heart of the city but now to go out there alone, on foot or in a carriage, would be to certainly fall among thieves—or worse.

The intense, long-continued political animosities between "Cuba libre" and "Madre Espana" lead to murders innumerable, now that restraint is removed. Prominent citizens and others known to have been ardent in the cause of freedom, suddenly disappear, sometimes in going the distance of a block, and are heard of no more and it is darkly whispered that blood-curdling tragedies are nightly enacted in the Cabanas and other prisons, Such was the case of Senor Beatto, wealthy contractor of Matanzas. who was recently summond by Blanco to Havana. He came, with his-family, and was next day arrested, on some vague charge, never definitely stated and it has since leaked out that he was murdered in prison, in the most diabolically cruel manner. Thus are the departing Spaniards improving their last hours in Cuba and making hay while the sun shines in the way of settling old grudges.- Faxntk Brigham Wahi

So much depends upon the purity of the blood that by taking Hood's Sarsaparllla many different diseases are cured. t, Table Manner*. "It is easier," said a matron of gaeat experience, "to train a child in good table manners than ono would think, but one cannot begin too early. It is a fatal mistake to consign the little ono to a nursery table In charge of an uneducated woman and allow habits to be formed which are almost iirpossible to eradicate. "At ont) monl a day at least the mother ahould have the child brought to the family table, and, although at first a tray and a bib are necessities, they should be dispensed with as soon as possible and only used as punishment for untidiness. A ohild is nothing if not imitative, and it Will quickly recognize the fact that the older members of the family have no use for such accessories and will understand the reason therefor. "This plan will invariably result in a great improvement in the eating habits of young children. In most oases, however, a tray is simply used to allow slovenly eating and as a protection to the cloth, instead of, as it should be, an aid in£(lapaWon.'"—New York Tribune. 1&T

The Paint Came Off.

"Eicnseine," said a gentleman lately young woman just ooming out of a sore in process of renovation and whose cloth jacket bore several long streaks of the white paint which she had just encountered. "I hope you won't think I'm trying to flirt, tut I want to tell yon the easiest way to get that paint off. Just wait until it dries, then rub the paint streaks together In your hands, so"— Otttshlng up imaginary folds and rubbing them vigorously together. The young woman was somewhat skeptical, but later In the day, when the paint had dried, tried the remedy suggested with complete suocess. Not a suspicion of paint remained to tell the tele. .' 4^ 4/

Dr. Bull's Couch Syrup Curfft'sorc throat. Don't delay when you are bothered with a sore throat. It mrfy leral to bronchitis. This remedy is a sure cure. Price only '25c.

Cause and Effect.

The greater the Expenses. The less the Dividend*. Prudence. Economy and Perfect Safety produce best Results.

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Thousands of Holiday Gifts here and kinds your friends will appreciate most. TOYS, CHINA, CUT GLASS,

EG WOOD, HI# HOUSE FURNISHINGS, ETC., ETC., ETC^ complete line of Xmas Tre& Decorations, all at lowest prices*,.-.,,, 7

Paints, pter box vf'.'Tv.."...5c and 10c Surprise Boxes 10c Iron Stoves ...... c....... 25c to $5.oo Tin Kitchens ..............5cup to2i»c Wash Sets

Sleep on a very low pillow or none at all. Sleeping on a Oat bed will help to give straight, firmly poised shoulders.

Walk from one to three miles every day in broad soled shoes and loose clothing, leaving cares at home. You may And them when you return or they will have fled entirely

Walk with the iimbs swinging from the hips, liken pendulum, and to this keep the weight of the body forward on the balls of the feet. This is the secret of a graceful stage oarriage.

Take a morning sponge bath with as much regularity as you eat your dinner. Do not retiro in a bedroom in which the gas has been burning for hours. Put out the light, throw open the windows as wide as possible and get pure oxygen before retiring. Then leave the window so that there is circulation of good air all night long.

Regular hours for sleeping and for eating nre the best means of keeping perfect health. A dentist on looking at a girl's teeth found no oavities to fill. She asked In surprise, "How is that?" He replied that she had probably been sloeping regu larly, eight hours a night, and jokingly added that there is a science in "teeth mrtrtre" twit** real as palmistry

•^Everything in the Jewelry line for Christmas at Leeds', 521 Main street. No old stock, but everything new and fresh. Come early and make your selection

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The largest dividends and the largest, guaranteed values possible are obtained in the Connecticut Mutnal.

Gee a sample policy and compare with your own. E»"F. kODEKfeEck Agent, Office. Koom '306 Opera House.

Charles Gallagher hax accepted a position with D. Baldwin & Co.

CASH AND ONE

SPANG & STACK CAN SELL YOU A LOT ON ANY STREET IN THE CITY

Wil vert's

713 Main Street, the Leading Confectioner, has the Finest Line of j&.

CANDIES BOXES, TREE TRIMMINGS, and fine Confections of ajl kinds, ever seen in Terre Haute, and at prices that can't be beat. Give him a call.

PRICE

In making selections of Christmas Gifts, you should not overlook the fact that this store is Terre Haute's Great Shopping Headquarters. You can buy and save money on practical presents here, tnat you'd have to vista dozen stores for. Everything from a Toy or piece^oj^.Q piece of Furniture. Basement Temptations.

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Good Tool Boxes .. $1.25 Mechanical Toys ••#... .35c to $1.35 Tree Candles, box of 48 10c Candle holders, per dozen \.... ,...5c Bends.lOfor ....„ 5c Iron trains :r.Y..t 25c up Stable with horse and

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Set Children's dishes .f. 25c up Fiiescope blocks 85c Money Banks 5c to 05c Toy desks ,29c up to$2.50 Black boards 25c up Toy tables 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c. 65c Doll cabs, upholstered .,..190 Trumpets "... 5c to 20c Uncle Sam Toys

up to 98c

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Good Mixed Candy 7c lb.. 4 lbv for 25c Cut Mix and Taffy Mix Candy Bon Bons. jier lb 10c, 124c French Bon Bons. Nut Candies arfd Taffy, per lb 15c Fine French Mix. line fresh Chocolates, elegant Buttercups, etc., per lb 25c

the Children to see

Santa Claus in his Winter Cabin in the Basement.

Good Rale* to Follow.

All Fresh and Pure A week ago there wasn't a pound of Candy in our store. Save time and money and buy your Xmas Candy at the Big Store. You will find our Candy Counters in the basement and at the front and side doors 011 main floor. 1888 Look at the low prices.

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Lime, Plaster, Hi 2l Cement, Chimney Tops *^V

Roofing Paper, Sheathing Paper,

Birds that Hunt by Nettie Blanchan, regular $3.00 our price

When Knighthood was In Flower, Caskoden, regular $1.50 our price

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Blooming Plants! Jardinieries, Fresh Holly Wreaths, Fresh Galax Wreaths, Laurel Wreathing,

Ralms and Eerns,

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Books

Here we have t.lio latest in (31ft. Books, Standard Sets, Fiction. by popular authors, and Children's Books we have space to mention but a few In each series, but remember we have a large line of correspondingly low prices. .. The Padded Leather Kd. of the Poets, regular $1.50 our price tvk! Bird Neighbors by Nettle Blanchan, regular $2.00 our price

Oastle Tun, Weyman. regular price$1.50 our price .... $1.05 Tattle Tales Cupid, Ford, regular $1.25: our price 90c A Great Love. Burnham, regular $1.85: our price 90c A Golden Sorrow. Pool, regular $1.50 our price .....$1.05 Hon. Peter Sterling. Fowl, regular $1.50 our price.,......$1.05 Forest Lovers, liuUUt. regular $1.50 our price.. .......... .$1.05 A Guest at Ludlow, Nye. regular $1.25 our price S)0e Helsbeck of Bannisdalo. Ward, regular $2 our price $1.45 The Louisa M. Alcott books, regular $1.50 ourprlco .. 95c The Elsie Books, regular $1.25 our price "5c Full line of Children's Books at prices from 5c to $1.50 Teacher's Bibles, the best ever shown, regular $1.50 our

Teacher's Bibles, the best ever shown, rogular $2.00 our Price $1.25 Teacher's Bibles, the best ever shown, indoxed, regular $2.75 our priee $1.35

Large line of Albums, Photo Boxes, Brush and Comb Sets, Necktie Boxes, Shaving Sots, Gold Pens, Waterman and Wtrt Fountain Pens. Games of all kinds. Archerana. Spider and Fly, Cronlrole. Parchesl, Base Ball, Pillow Uex, Authors and it large line of 10 and 15 cent card games,

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A nice box tilled with 40c candy for 25c

The Big Store is the place to buy Xmas Candy.

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