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Sir Richard Arkwright.
By JAMES PARTON.

Until he was thirty years of age,
this great English inventor, who died
a knight and a millionaire, kept bar.
Der shop in a cellar in the town OF
Boston, Lancashire. He was the
child of parents who were rich in no.
thing but children, of whom they had
thirteen. Richard, the youngest child,
received scarcely any education, but
was apprenticed at an early age to a
barber, and, in due time, established
himself in that business in the cellar
just mentioned ,---- = 81
Tradition reports that even in these
lowly circumstances he showed some
enterprise and ingenuity, and cherish
ed a. deep-rooted desire to emerge
from his cellar to a position more
worthy of the powers which he was
conscious of possessing. He is said
10 have attracted customers by put
ting a sign over his cellar which bore
these words --. r-a... - a-rH
"Conne to the suhterraneous barber
-he shaves for penny"
This announcement proved SO at
tractive, that the other BARRIERS were
compelled to reduce their price to the
same standard whereupon Arkwright
exchanged his sign for one still more
alluIing s-E
ga clean shave for a half.penny."
This dashing measure, tradition re-
ports. brought plenty of customers,
but reduced the profits of the busi-
ness so low that he resolved to aban.
don it. q ~-a.a -r- -- -- ---5z
1t was about the year 1852, when
he was thirty years of age, that he
left his cellar at Bolton, and roamed
the country, buying up human hair for
the wig makers, travelling from fair
to fair, and purchased the long tresses
of the rustic girls who attended them
That was the age of wigs. Il Few per-
sons above the rank ofa laborer ever
of presenting themselves to
view in their hair and some of tho
wigs worn were of great size and con.
siderable weight st Theftrade of wig
maker was one of the principal occup-
atoms of the country, and the trade in
human, hair of all descriptions was
extensive Cand profitable. = Richard
krkwright now began to- accumulate
He increased his gains by
selling; hairdye, and dyeing the hair
which he purchased, an art in which
ae acquired great skill. siJ,e = a
But his prosperity was of5brief dur.
Although he possessed won,
1erful mechanical talent, he had so
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thousand pounds We're spent, befor.
the enterprise yielded any profit. HI
had all the usual difficulties to contenc
with, and some that were unusual
When the value of his spinning frame
had, become apparent, his. patent was
infringed, and; to maintain his right,
he was compelled to engage in a series
of most expensiyea and most weariseme
lawsuits which alone would have ex-
hausted Il G. patience of most men AT
one time his largest and most costly
mill was destroyed by o mob of work
lngmen, although it was defended by
bodies of soldiers and policemen. For
some time the weavers would not buy
his cotton-thread for their looms, while
eonfessing that it was the best in En-
gland. y
After struggle of twenty years;
the indomitable man triunphed over
all enemies and all obstacles, and he
accumulated fortune of two million
pounds sterling. When, at length, he
began to enjoy little leisure, which
was not until he was fifty years of age,
he set to work TO remedy some of the
defects of his early education. Atfif.
ty years of age, it is not easy to brilg
the min to acquire the rudiments Of
knowledged; but this remarkable man
applied himself humbly to the task
studied grammar, strove to improve
his handwriting, and to become
more correct speller. .-- -er -
Late in lite, when he was High
Sheriff of an English county, it become
his duty to present an address to
George the Third, congsatulating him
upon his escape from an assassin.
The king conferred upon himself the
honor of knighting the man. whose in
yentive and organizing genius enabled
Great Britain to supply the waste of
her resources caused by the kings
% ly and obstinacy. For the last few
fears of his life, therefore, he was
styled Sir Richard Arkwright.
He died in 1892, in the sixtieth
1ear of his age, having In thirty years
'reated the cotton manufacturing sys-
EN- of England, such as it exists t;
lay. So
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AND OHIO, WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY. r 1869

mm an examination. Stay; did 20
1eed HIM again that time ?',
[ ! iasWe ell, YOU may well imagine that
Mynheer, the children didn't hardl,
I know what to do for him, and h
stayed :withSus about am hour until
sent him home again, because I feared
yousmight want him.st - = Z -
4 Il But I can't comprehend -
! asWell never mind, Claus ;; I'll tel
you that after while; just send up th,
dog'l g. % 1o'as5s5ls .-acl = :
] Oppas came, exhibiting great Joy
for&4e jumped up at Claus continually
and wagged his tail, as if to show hi:
joy at the old mans recovery.
+ I say, Oppas," his master said,
what have you been about, eh /
What do l hear of you ?" The great
Newfoundland dog probably did not
understand what his master said, but
he did not like this tone nor his look;
he had become shy; but wagged his
tail in more lively manner, seemin o
only little oppressed.
"Well," said his MASTER chow is
it! Where did yoi get the money
that you brought old Claus to get
another extra dinner, ell ?' The dog
grew more and more shy, and now lay
down on his belly and crawled up to
his master, who said laughing: "Ah!
do you acknowledge your guilt at last?
Oh, you good for-nothing beast" AS
soon as the dog saw his cheerful face,
his fear was gone at once. Before
Mynheer could have thought of it, he
jumped up to him and licked his whole
face in such a manner that he could
hardly keep him off, When he had
quieted him little, he told Claus the
whole story of the theft at Van Gro
tens which none but the dog could
have accomplished, and also quieted
the old man about the theft, he said
the dog had only done what he would
have done himself. if he had known
of the sickness of his old faithful SER
want. He should not trouble himself
about the money, for he had a perfect
right to keep it. Then, as soon as
Claus was gone, he took a roll of fifty
forins, put on his hat, and gave them
to the dog to bring back the stolen
to his friend Van Groten.
'Now," thought Van Beeren, when
upon reaching the house he found the
open, on account of the warm
weather, eff 1 send Oppas in by the
same way he got the money, he will |
know right off if he can jump that
high,"
Upon reaching the window sill he |
therefore said: "Oppas, hop, jump
lp quick !" With one Jump he was
here, aud waited for orders, wagging
MS tail.
Mynheer Van Beeren heard a loud |
,ry of astonishment, but when the dog
.urned to him he beckoned to him to |
ump into the office, which he did, up
IN which he himself went into the Of
ice.
g Van Groten was not little aston
shed when he saw his friends dog
With roll of money in. his mouth.
Van Beeren soon solved the mystery
o him.
They laughed a great deal about
he affair. But Mynheer never left the
window open after that when he left
he Office until he had little lattice
fixed to it. He did not trust OPP
'as, for he thought he might again get
lungry for an extry meal, and place
limself in possession of it by similar
means.
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CHURCH DIRECTORY.


Religious services are regularly held in
the following churches in this place every
Sabbath morning and evening. 2
Methodist Episcopal Church, corner OF
4th and Church streets. Rev. T. K. Dis
sett, Pastor. Prayer meeting every Thurs
day evening. q 5000 .- .ss.. a.
Presbyterian Church, corner of Sd. and
Church streets. Rev. John Robinson, Pas
tor. Prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening. .-. m .--..-- -
Lutheran Church, between Church and
Orange streets Rev. J. w. Swick Pastor.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening.
Second Christian Church, South Ashland
Chapel. :. Rev. g. E. Pearfe Pastor. Pray
er meeting every Wednesday evening.
United Brethren Church, South Ashland
Chapel. Service every other Sabbath, at 3
o'clock, pm. Revs. McIntire and Newill,
Pastors. ---. -~-r-.-s
German Reform Church, Sandusky st.
Services regularly every End and 4th Sum
day of each month. Rev. Daniel thinner
man, Pastor. German Sunday School eve
~ Sunday morning.
Catholic Church, Cottage street. Rev.
Father j. Kuhn, Pastor. Services every
Sd Sunday in each month, at half past nine
o'clock. A M. 80 (. o. at gGrl - -si--
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it in his Banking BasiAess should
be treated as part Of BID capit1 and
be sifhjectfo thesnlonthlystak of one.
twenty-foufthso Of one1pefcnenf0 We
need notaanticipate lisfleeisi1h On the
remaining equestionn..H Hhefhsn mar
gins are capital, deposits; Sdfa&hat p .
It will come quite as soonn las our.
bankers will be1 prepmear with theif
Meanwhile, gentlemen bankers, the
bell is. ringing, and those who answer
it in time will save themse1Fes the
service ofa further ssnIiifhphss1
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CHARLES & STILL.

Dealers in and Manufacturers of Boots,
Shoes, Leather Findings, Buffalo Robes &c.
A good stock always on hand. Store north
side main street, east of Rnshnell's block.
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PILE KNoTH.

Dealers in stoves, tin, Copper, brass and
to roofing and sponting. I Manufacturers OF
the Automatic Clothes Washer, door
east = Miller House. g.,-f -4s-s - -siz III
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MISCELLANEOUS.
RALsToN & vANTILBURG,

-s<A4A0AO - v
- MIL To,,sa IsL1.aJ CoIS - Ell
yer Pens, and choice variety of jewelry
kept constantly on hand. Highest price
paid for old gold and silver. Repairing
done to order and on reasonable terms.
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FRAzEE & sToFER.

Dealers in groceries, provisions, crockery,
glassware, wood and willow ware, salt, fish,
orally. Old stone corner, corner of main
and church streets. ,-a- - -~=e-rF v--
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. HARDWARE.

s-Os- Il s. W. & T. NJ BEER,
Dealers in Hardware, Iron, Nails, Glass,
Cutlery, Paints, Carpenters Tools, Sash
and doors. Store one door east of 1st Nat.
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CLOTHING.
. JACOB CAIN

Dealer in ready made Clothing, Cloths, Cas-
simeres, Valises, Umbrellas, Gents Furn-
ishing Goods, and manufacturer of Mems
Clothing Store in Miller House block.
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J. H. KELI.

Photographer. All kinds of work done
FROM card to life size. Particular attention
paid to enlarging Ambrotypes and Photo
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RESTAURANTS.

70 CHARLES KNoTH. 3
Lunch, Hot Coffee, Choice Meats, Oysters,
Pies and Cakes, and the luxuries of the
season always on hand. Sells no intoxieai-
ing drinks. Restaurant on south side main
street, west of McNulty house.
JACOB WEISENSTEIN.
Saloon. Lunch, Pies, Cakes, Crackers,
Cheese. Native Wines. Also choice stock
of Family Groceries. Cheap Store and
Lunch rooms north side of main st., East
of Bushnell's Block.
FREDERICK BoCKLEY,
Saloon, and dealer in family groceries
provisions and notions. Fresh stock and
cheap. Store north side of main street.
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DAVID BRYTE.

Cooper, near Rector's 1fi1L southaAshIand.
Keeps on hand aelarge supply ofstocz and
materials and is ready TO sapply amy de-
mand for Cooper work on short notice. %
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PHOTOGRAPHERS
I n McCORNUcK

J. II. MCCORMICK.
Photographer, one door west of the Town
Hall, takes as fine photographs as can be
had outside the cities. All work known to
the art, executed in the best style and war
ranted to please.
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.ssssgSsW BLACK s.s2
Baker and Confectioner, Dealer in choice
family Groceries, Flours, provisions, Fruits,
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SAMPSEL & CO..

= - -.sl1I SAMPsEL & CO., .
Dealers in Hardware, Cutlery, Paints, Oils,
Varnishes, Bent Stuff, Iron, Nails &c,
Store one door East of the McNulty House.
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MASONIC.
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2'g55 PANCoAST & SON
Druggists and dealers in Perfumery, Wall
paper, Notions, &C., main street, Ashland.
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M. 81. MANSFIELD.

= .-e M. 81. MANSFIELD,
Sole manufacturer of Mansfeld's celebrated
Clover Hullers and Threshers, the best in
the world. They thresh, hull and clean
from Is to rs bushels per day. Factory be-
low Brumpter's.
DENTISTRY.
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C. F. s. C.. EPPLER,
: DRUGGISTS.

W. FoLTz, 3I. D. s-z J. II. BARRON.
FOLTZ & BARRON,
Dealers in Drugs, Chemicals, Oils, Paints,
Varnishishes, Dye stuffs, Patent-medicines
Pertumery, Druggists Fancy Gootls.-
Books, Stationery and Wall paper. Main.
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CABINET WARE.

AsHL ND FURNITURE RooMs-H. II.
HIcKoK, AGENT.
Manufacturers and dealers in all kinds o;
Furniture, gilt and rosewood mouldings,
Metallic cases and Caskets. Coffins anG
hearse always ready Ware. room in Bush
nell's block, second story.
&C. F. s C.. EPPLER,
Manufacturers of and dealers in cabine
furniture and chairs A first class stock al
ways on hand, at their ware rooms south
side of main street. east of Times Office
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MASONIC.

Stated meetings of Ashland Lodge No. Isl
F. & A. NJ, held at Lodge room in MiIler,s
Block on Fridays preceding the full moon
of each month.
2.a7I5E7'775I ~. STEVENS w. NJ. ed
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Stated meetings of Ashland Chapter, No.
81, R. A. NJ, held at lodge rooms in Mil
ler's Block, first Tuesday in each month.
J. McCOOL. II. 2.
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VAIuAsLE TABLB.-Th following
table win be found valuable 70 many
of orr readers: = 80 3. =. :.
A box twenty .foIir inches by sixteen
inches square, and twenty eight inches
deep will contlin a barrel Z. " oiloi 2, = =
A box twenty-six by fftee3 and half
inches square, and eight inches deep,
viii hold a bushel. - e ozsA 20 -
AZ box eight BY eight inebes sduars,
and eight inches deep, viii Hold o psck.
a Eox sight by eight inches square,
and four and one eighth inches deep,
viii contain one gallon: .''s. ~ = -. y
"A box seven by eight inches square,
and four and one eighth inches deep
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J. r. SQUIRE.

Wholesale and retail Druggist and Apoth-
ecary. Dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Notions
and manufacturer of Squire's celebrated fla
voring extracts, and medicated Gin, Store
on main street.
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;EzO2 DEspe4MFssAz6eo zH= II
Proprimspaofs IsAch earrings Works,
Orange street, near Railway depot. The
finest stock JofEG1fzzes, Bletiss and Wag-
ons in this part of Ohio.
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T. J.KENNY.

AtsSFeyacBzw ;Toascei In lsl6cdi1fhn's Block,
AChgrch street, north of PostO Office, Ashland,
On1o.f 49, .,ls sis1tllsa4 llsa4---...-.-h.,. 3
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a. J. TRAvER & CO.,
ProprietoAbf bfahs11shnAd ozrfAes FactoZ
y, old stand of Ames & Leach, Sandusky
Sl5set. "a very large stock of the best made
woske inHehs sdou1fry Sconsisfing OF Cara
ri2ges, and wagons. -SE-<lyf-szzFs 80
LREcToR / SON. 49, - =
Proprietors Of the Ashland Mills, manufac-
turern Of Choice Family Flour and Eeed.
The New York herald., 1869-06-10

stnatc action and lasted hours; but the CON-
voy managed 10 proceed, although 1t consisted OF
thirty OK carts with provisions. Our loss amounted
70 seventy, but the enemy suffered by far more, not
withstanding their being armed with Remington
and Peabody riies. The moment the news arrived
here column, under Colonel Ferrer. was sent
there composed Of the Reina and Union battaions,
numbering more than 1000 men. These arrived at
Puerto Padre on the 2sth and were going by forced
marches to Tunas.
The railroad to Puerto Principe Is protected by the
troops from point to point, which service was done
until recently by the column OF artillery and the bat
talon Of colored mobilized volunteers OF light In
fantry-the first to locality somewhat beyond Las
Minas, and the second from that place to Puerto
Principe. II Is said that although the colored vol
untees have never been in action before they fought
with great GOODNESS IN recent action and although
the enemy was far superior IN numbers they lost
some seven Killed, while the blacks had only one
wounded severely. The artillery column ielt suDse Sc
quently for Gibara, being relieved on the line by the
Catalan mObllized volunteers.
The war steamer Vasco Nuhez and armed steamer
Marsella having gone to Nipe with some troops,
OF arms end munitions were left by them and some
OF these hidden in The sand also large quantity OF
one Of these latter goes on boa board m the steamer PG
lay0 for Havana; 1t Ii Of BRASS an Arms0 0ng OF ten
centimetres; the others were sent to Santiago ana
Colonel Benegari was in Gibara on the 24th and
was to leave the day for San Antonio, where 6UO
rebels have presented themselves for pardon.
The officers OF the gunDoats expect another expe-
dtlOn or two to land near Banes and Naranj0.
1t IS reported that when the enemy went to Tuhas,
abandoning the stronghOlds he had on the railroad
H~e, he destroyed completely the towns or Guai-
marc, Cascorro and Slbanicu by setting fire to the
houses; but this needs confirmation.
The bulk OF the insurgents are taking northern
direction via Tuhas 1t appears that Quesada, Benz
beta, MarruOl Peralta, Marcano, Macco and others
have got their forces together, quartered between
Tunas, Manati and Puerto Padre, and 1t Is more
than probable that they VIII make Junction, with
o view to overwhelm some OF our smaller forces.
Between Puerto Padre Tunas and Mauau we have a
force o. 1000 men, which were reinforced by 1000
more, taken from this city by Bri9adler Ferrer.
The New York herald., 1869-06-10
puER 10 PaNGlPg.

Destruction Of RalrOad Stations-WeicOme 20
the Arrival Of the Trnin-EroscDtatiOn Of
Stray Negroes.
PRINCIPE, Nay 19, 1869.
The reDes have burnt all the railroad stations, as
well us those Of the planter, with the exception of
the Minas station, and this would have shared the
same fate had the escort Of the convoy arrived If
teen minutes later.
Governor Lesca's proposal to the municipality to
employ the negroes OF the neignboring estates on
space oferound sufficient to raise all the vegetables
and ground provisions that may be required 10 sup
ply the market has been much landed.
The locomotive and train from kueyltaS arrived
On the 18th The station OF san Jose was crowded
to excess, the people probably numbering 10000
The enthusiasm and JOY that prevailed defles de-
scription
Soon after the arrival Of the train BrgadieY Fer
rer, with the cavalry, and Colonel GOyeneche, with
the Second battalion Of the Reina, arrived The
three companies which took the stronghold Of Oeuta
belong TO this corps.
TWO hundred negroes have presented themselves
to General Le;Ona at Minas.
The heat has been excessive sometimes the ther
mOmecr standing at ninety degrees Fahrenheit and
more.
During the five or six months of non communica-
tion and siege suffered by this city the following
prices have ruled:-A barrel OF 1our 500 to S120;
100 weight Of rice, $50; 100 ears of corn $50; 100
weight OF yams Sl2 and other articles Of prime ne
cesslIy IN proportion.
When the field and yard fences were all used up
for trewoou the wood and timber Of O.d houses were
resurieI TO for kindhng fire.
The New York herald., 1869-06-10
nav m.ars uf Mn. eEo,et ps,pquY.

Mr. george Peabody, whose arrival In this city on
the steamer Scotia has already been announced,
passed very quiet day yesterday at the residence
of samuel =. wetmore, Esq, No. Is wavercy place.
In the afternoon ne enjoyed quiet drive In the
Lane, accompanied by Mr.. wetmore and Mr. Arthur
J. Peabody lie received but few visitors during the
qualntances Mr. Peabody's health has been So
riousy impaired by his recent sedulous ATTENTION 70
the cares OF business and Of the noble plan!nsopic
schemes which have for life time occuP{eu M Mnis
busy mind. lie leaves the city to-day oy sne I'VE I'VE
O'Clock boat for Boston and eFpecss no 20 s dun
iess proceed 10 Watt h3 native place. as south Dan
yers the site OF the Peabody Institute, wners u -
needless 70 say hs reception VIII amouns 70 % ovs
tioo-
The New York herald., 1869-06-10
CIENrUEGOS.

Trinl and Execution Of the Rebel Chief
Leyva-Merchants and Planters Demanding
Intervention in Custom House A0nirs.
ClENFUEGos, June, 8, 1862
The planters and merchants of this city have fol-
lowed the example of the merchants in Santiago
forwarding representation to the Captain General
requesting his authorization to allow them to inter-
vene In the operations and management Of the Gus
tom House.
The rural police from Las Lajas have brought In
the following prisoners:-Rafael and Jose Samper
Manuel Abad, Andreas JmeneZ, lose M. Vallate
Miguel Estepa and Rafael Viera, and they have been
transferred TO the public prison. The three latter
are prominent rebels.
On the lst inst at IL A. NJ, a council OF war was
held the palace for the trial OF Jose Rafael Leyva
The court was presided over by Governor Estefani
and composed Of eight judges, all military cap
tains and prosecuting officer one ''defensor' and
a secretary. There were twenty Witnesses to attest
against the prisoner. The trial lasted four hours,
terminating at three p M. The prosecuting officer
demanded the death penalty. The prisoner was
taken back to prison and the next morning he was
shot in the presence OF battalion OF volunteers.
The New York herald., 1869-06-10

before them to pass to the other margin OF The Cauto
river flying from the incessant pursuit which Colonel
weyler has been giving them orders were given to
create scare. He first succeeded In doing 30 to
Diaz as the most prominent Of the two insurgent
chiefs, and dispersed hts forces in fye minutes;
Having learned from prisoner that both chiefs had
concerted to be at given point, Boet marched for
the spot and routed the enemy with stu greater
success than with the others. He had his men
dressed like the .rebels they were ;y, easily
espied by Marcano's forces from the summit
OF the Cato mountains, and were taken to be
the bands Of Diaz, 80 that when the enemy ap-
preached near enough BOet and his men fell upon
them with such impetuosity that when they dis
covered their mistake they had thirteen killed anq
Ned in great precipitation, losing five cannons, many
small arms aud quantity OF PROVISIONS, besides
number OF horses.
In Jiguani the so-called Brgadier Emiliano Figue'
redo and his brother Leonardo have been appre-
hended with arms in hand. Both were killed by the
Antegucra troops under Lieutenant Colonel Paia-
cios they were cousins Of the called General and
Chief Of star oi the rebel army Don Pedro Figue-
redo. The chief, Augustin Perez, having been
taken armed, was shot IN the same town.
II IL reported that the rebel forces which had
hitherto been maraudlng 10 the vicinity OF Santa
Cruz had joined those from Manzanillo or Principe