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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-20

Flour OF any cereal at Van Pelts.
Fine stock Clocks at Marcy's. Low prices.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-20

DIamonds-Marcy has the stock.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-20

Lovely Diamond Earrings at Marcy's.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-20

New bedroom sets at WIN. l. Elders.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-20
L. S. AYRES & CO.

Sole agents for Her M~ajesty's" Corset
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01
To Give Presents Gracefully.

-
Did you ever receive present that
was given in such a Hcgrudging fashion
or with so little grace that you would
have liked to hand it back to the donor
if your .hpate 1politeness had not held
you in check? Gifts thus received
have no value in them, even though
they be of surprising worth in the eyes
of the world. A single rose presented
with little graceful air of compliment
and pleasure in the act is more appre-
ciated than a string of priceless pearls
that are doled out with scowls or in a
manner that speaks more loudly than
words of the ungracious sentiments of
the giver. Let love and good will
prompt whatever we may see fit to be-
stow. and let no thought of the return
gauge the cost or the quality of our own
offering. To be cheerful giver is a
quality that is most desirable. True
generosity does not lie in the lavish
ness of the donation, but in the sweet
spirit that dominates and permeatts
| it, whether it be great or smau.-N. Y.
Bazaar.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01
WALL PAPER SPLASHERS.

Can BE Renewed by a Small Outlay OF
Time and Skill.
Various devices have been adopted
by tidy housekcepcrs to protect the
wall decorations adjoining cola1nodes,
washstands, etc, where the splattcr-
ing of water would soon spoil the
neatness of the room. The designs
shown here are novel, attractive, easily
made and inexpensive. The ground
work may be of heavy b1otting paper
or an unglazed cardboard that is thick
and stiff enough to support itself we'll.
Select this of some color which har'
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01
WoNaAN.s SIGNATURE.

rAs rorm to He Adopted for An Dssinssa
Correspondence. l
In these days Of multitudinous cer.
the necessity for some K
vay Of showing in q woman's signature
whcther she BIO maid. wife or widow,
whether size be of the married or unr
married estate. is realized as never De-
fore
signature when it is attached to O busi-
ness letter leads almost invariably to |
embarrassment on the part OF the an
syyered. No woman likes to be ad-
dressed with the Quaker simplicity OF
''Mary Brown" whether she be matron
or maid, nor if she DO the former does
she wish to be addressed as the latter.
In proceeding to some opinion as to
the best course to be adopted the
thing which must not be done should
first be thoroughly understood. The
vu1garity of the titular signature
..Nrs. Mary Brown" or 'sMiss Susan
Smith, affixed after a ''yonrs very
truly can only be excused by its evil
dent intent to be one of the solutions
of tho problem. This form Is one to
be avoided. A fashion recommended
by common sense, simplicity and good
I taste is that of placing tsMiss'' in
brackets, q little to the left of the
name, as:
xor MISS, ysFy M tssly. SMITH
It's equivalent for the married WON
an is found by writing below her sig.
| nature: address Mrs. John Smith,
| as:
| 49, MARY SMITH
Address Mrs. John Smith
The value Of concerted action is un'
questioned, and the necessity for 1t IL
l the accomplishment of any given pur-
pose quite as evident; therefore, if this
problem of identification OF signature
l is ever to be solved, it can only be by
l united agreement on the part of WON
| en- to adopt for all time some such form
as the above in their business corrc'
spondence.
The growing fashion of giving girl
children but one name, as "Helen' OF
sskatherine,'' SO that when, II they
marry, they may retain, with thei1
!, new signature, their full maiden name
} is part OF this subject of identification
of signature. ''Mol1ie Irene Brown
is not as cuphonious nor as sensible ::
\ ssMollie Garfield Brown" or ''Ncuit
, Grant Sartoris.' This custom has thu
: further advantage of securing the WON
ans immediate recognition not only a
as her husbands wife but also as he
fathers daughter. Mrs. Brown or Mrs
Sartoris signifies but little, but Mrs
Garfield Brown or Mrs. Grant Sartori
tells it's own story.-Ladies' Hon
]
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

pattern for a large apron. It is oblong
in shape, forty-eight inches long and
forty wide In the middle Of one end
is cut large neolsopehing, thee edge of
which is gathered slightly to q straight
band; the sketch shows plainly how
the neck-fril1 is added to the upper
edge of the band, and how. the latter -
buttoned at one side of the neck. Full
sleeves are gathered into the large oval
ar1n-holes.
At the right handy brenst-pocket
is inserted between the outside and
the lining; a small .puff-pocl<et, with
mouth closely drawn up by an elastic
shirr, is conveniently placed at the left
for the safe-keepfng Of tho spool or
ball when crocheting OF knitting; and
two large worl<-pocl<ets are placed jus,
where they will fall handny on the
bed, one at each sidapDf the awearer.
Snch q garment, besides being con
venient and becoming, is very warn
| and is a camp1eAey-proeesAion rs The
gown and the bedding. With a littlf
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

assistance it can be donned without
raising the head or shoulders; but
when one can rise the ends may be.
buttonea together at the back, when
it is as neat in appearance as fitted
bed-gown., .s.5s
Apron and work may be removed to-
gcther in "a moments time, and be laid
aside all ready for use again when
wanted. Lovely aprons are made of
wash silk with wash lace frills and rib
bon bows; also of inexpensive but pref
tily figured cotton goods made double,
OF, when extra warmth lis tEea,fre
cantbA saanae1s III soauel ttiEEnes usA f@s
lining.-Frances II. Perry, in Youth 8
Companion.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01
August IIst
Flower

Eight doctors treated me for Heart
Disease and one for RheurqatiSp,
but did ME no good. could Aoti
speak aloud. Everything that I took
into the S. Pnrfh distressed me. I
could not eePaI had taken all
Kinds of medi&nes.s Through a
neighbor got one of your books:
I procured a bottle of Green's Aug
ust Flower and took it. am to-day
stout, hearty and strong. and enjoy
TIE best of health. August Flower
aeed my life and gave me my health.
Mrs. Sarah J Cox, Defiance, Q. @
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

Out of Order.
Gas was saying said old Mr..
Skinphlint of the Story-Tellers' club.
''as was saying, he then borrowed
ten dollars of me-"
"Gentlemen,'' interrupted the presi-
dent Of the club. rising TO HIS feet, Il
must rule the gentleman out of order.
One of the first bylaws of this club il
that only stories which bear eviden cssS
OF reasonable probability shall be re-
counted here. '--Chicago Record.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01
Had tho Fame Already.

ST want you to publish these poems
in book-form," said a seedy-loolxing
man to Paternoster row publisher.
Publisher-I'll look over them, but I
cannot promise to bring them out un-
less you have a well-known name.
Poet-That's all right. My name is
known vvherever the English language
Is spoken.
.'Ah, indeed! What is your name?"
ssJohn Smith,"
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01
As . General Ching.

"Give an instance of the crime called
manslaughter," said the teacher.
None of the pupils vcntured a re-
Spouse.
eff should point pistol carclessly
or in sport at fellow-being and IL
should go Off and kill him." suggested
the teacher, lit would be-what?"
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES an.
ewered the class with one voice.
Chicago Tribune.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01
Tough UndcrpinninE.

Minks-Lame again. see?
Winks-Yes, my feet are very tender.
and shoes always hurt.
Minks-Mine are tough-tough as
pine-lxnots- Why, can even wear
shoes that are made to measure.-N.
" Weekly,
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

yESDo,1E used to say Of Nine de n
nours. who had a long nose overlooking
uair OF rudy lips: ''She looks like parr
eating q cherry"
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

To,nlinson-Gool-by, Miss Elenora-
Miss E1enora-But you've already
said gopd-by to me, Mr.. Tomlinson.
Mr.. To1nlinson (Svho is always ready
with some pretty speech)-Havc I,
really? One can't do a pleasant thing
too often, you lSnow!--Texas Siftings.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

BEEcHAM.s PILLS are a painless and erect
nal remedy for all bilious disorders. 70 cents
a box. For sale by all druggists.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01
At the Wholesale Rate.

Customer-What's the price of your
tallovv candles?
Dealer-Fivc cents apiece; fifty cents
q dozen.
Customer - Well, let me have q
twelfth of a dozen.-ChicaEo Record.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

Mrs. B1Neo-"What does q silent paftnel
mean dcar?'' Bingo-'sThat's n term, my
love, that don't think it would he possible
to explain to you.''-Detro1t Free fress.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01
no cause for Tear7.

NO Cause for TearS.
Kind Old Gent1eman-Whata are you
crying for. little boy?
The Little Boy-Oh, my!-the parrot
got out OF the cage and-and-1'lc catch
It when-I-I-get- Boo'
hooi hooi
Kind Old Gentleman lin disgust)-
Catch it. when you get home! Well,
why don't you go home and catch 1tf
What are you standing believing here
for?-Puclx.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

times up,' soliloquized Dagley; as
left his watch.-Earvard Lampoon.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01
Sick ut tho Eish,nonger's.

Sick ut tho E16hlNOnSer's.
Hicizs-When caught this fish he
swallowed the hook. -
Mrs. Hicl<s-1 will look for it when
cut him open.
Hicks-Um! It is quite possible that
he may have thrown it up; he was very
sick before he died.-Truth.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

ro,1M1E-ssDo you know what drauE
horses arc like?'' Frcddie-"Course d
thew are the ones that travel like the wind
Inter Ocean.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

II THOUGHT Tom pkins had given up using
tobacco9'' ''He has; he only smokes :he
cigars his wife gave him for his birthday"
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

.eTuERE is a great deal of wear and tear Ir
this b,lsiness,,' said the dry goods salesman
as he ripped of n few yards OF Calico
Washington Star.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01
Infidelity. to he sure

Maiden (singing)-''My-Swee
the Man in the Moon"
Lover tentering without warning)-
And who would have suspected you OF
infidelity!-Des Moines Argonaut.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01
She Knew 1t

'sWhy, it's getting late" said young
Mr., Dolley, looking at his watch at
eleven-thirty p M
didn't you know?'', replied Miss
Gaskett- ''Why, it began to get late
more than an hour ago-'-JudEe.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

Sr,7DESr-ssI don't see how any one car
live in this miserable town. No matter
where turn always knock up against
creditor. ''-Schelk. q.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

ART PArRoN-stOnly three hundred francs
for q genuine Rembrandt, and 50 well pre-
What does the picture representa-" Broker
-ssCan't you see? The battle OF Sedan, per
Baccop,-MoudQ UmOriStlco.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

LABOR agitators so called because
they are inclined to shake work.-Philadel'
phin Times.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01
DON'T BE FOOLED

have your money back. No other medt-
cine Of its kind is go certain and effective
that it can be sold SO. Is any other
likely to be t'just as good"?
AS blood-cleanser. flesh-builder, and
strength-restorer, nothing can equal the
ttDiscovery.'' It's not like the sarsapa.
rillas, or ordinary 'tspring medicines"
At all seasons, and in all cases, 1t Pur1-
fics, invigorates, and builds up the whole
system. For every blood-taint and
disorder, from a common blotch or erup-
ton, to the worst scrofula, it is perfect,
permanent guaranteed remedy.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

FRESHNESS and purity are impaired to the
COMPLEXION by Glenn's sulphur Soap.
Hilis Hair and Whlsker Dye, SOC.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

It's nice to have the girl you love present
YOU with a pres cnt. But when you can't
make out its use it isn't quite SO pleasant
Puck.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

monies well with the interior dccora-
tions and furniture.
. Measure off upon this n series OF
squares about five inches on a side.
Where these lines intersect make per-
fora lions in the card. Then take some
tissue paper of a lighter shade or a
contrasting tint and cut it into long
strips or ribbons about four inches
wide. At intervals of about five and a
half inches gather the width of the
strip and fasten it with IA loop OF
bright ribbon drawn through the per-
forated board, The draping of the
tissue may be according to fancy, and
lsnots of ribbon may be added to in
crease the effect.-N. Y. Herald
He Know.
, .syyomea have no ni1ds,' said lordly Jack,
ssVNhatcver the world may say"
IL am sure they have growled Arthur back
land they change them every day"
=Puck.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

eff I should propose to you. Maud.
what would your answer be?"
81 am sure I do not know, Mr.. Rem
sen. Women are very foolish at times"
.-Brooklyn Life.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

Miss Fosdick lat the piano)-Shall ]
sing ''Some Day?"
Mr.. Dolley Engaged to her)-Yes.
love; some day nest yoSr.--1ndge,
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01
To Cleanse the System

Efectually yet gently, when positive or
bilious or when the blood is impure or slug
gish, to permanently cure habituai consttPa :,
healthy activity, without Irritating or weak
ening them, to dispel headaches, colds or
levers use Syrup OF Figs.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01
A Great Deal Worse.

a Great kJeaK " OrSe.
"what very disagrceable thing it
must be to be disappointed in love-
said Miss Shattucl>.
EYES," replied MIR. Henpeck, but it
Is infinitely. worse to be disappointed
in marriage
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

wHES1t comes to the t:vo-rint measure
the quart box Of Strawberries is seldom il
it,-Buffalo Courier. =
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

SIS BESSIE going to graduate this year. do
YOU kuowa'' II think SO, for she now signs
her name Elizabeth."-InteC Ocean.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01
Changing His Opinion,

CllanEfng His Opinion.
Glow do you like your alarm clock?''
asked the jeweler.
''First rate"
ssYou didn't seem pleased with it at
first
mo But it's broken now."-Wash-
fnpf0n Star
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

Wlmln9 . 1ako AOaads'
Angry Candidate-In your paper this
morning, sir, you say ''seem to have
learned . small amount Of sense In the
last ave or six years" I look upon
that as an Intentional insult. sir. and
won't stand it.
Editor-All right, sir. Well say to-
morrow morning that you don't seem
20 have learned a small amount OF
sense in the. last five or sig years.
Good morning.-Chicago Tribune
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

A DROP of ink will make q dude think-l
it is spattcred on his trouscrs.-NeWburE
Register.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01
No Use to Try.

No Use to Try.
Mrs. Bingo-What does a silent part
ncr mean. dear2
Pingo-That's a term, my love, that
{ don't think IL would be possible to
e.sslain TO yea.-petreit FREQ Fscs&
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

THINGS are nearly always what tn!
Courier.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

Many poor family that seeks the 9e,, west
is preserved from that insidious foe of the
emigrant and Riste ana f e.
effectually does that Incompatible medic
inal defense fortify the system against the
Mere and miasma-tainted water, that pro-
tected by it the pioneer, the miner or the
tourist provided with it, may safely encoun-
fer the danger,
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

A ruRoR-Oysters on the half she'll
T. News.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

Tramp with humorous tendencles)
-Jerusalernl don't we look hobby in
onr new spring suit?-Texasi Siftings.s
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

IT is easier for a man to find his own name
in a newspaper when 1T is there than 1t IS
for him to locate double-leaded article with
a scare-head.-Puck.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01
sonnet bigger Than Sonnet.

Bonnet Bigger Than Sonnet.
"Don't you think my new bonnet is a
perfect poem. John?" asked the poets
wife.
sighed John, as he thought of the bill
Boston Globe.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

The first NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

A TIGHT place-A saloon.-T'rinceton Ii
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01
A silver Quarter

Sent safely, with your address, to Geo; ID.
60, Miiwaukee & St Paul Ry.. Chicago, III,
viii fetch to you by mail, without delay, q
rec rect photographic view Of the W orld's Fair
Grounds and Buildings done by the famous
merous other beautiful photographic and
half-tone views Of unsurpassed ed lake e;n and
sofa and Michigan. The ''Quarter''-oth-
erwise twentyve cents in ; ;hs as or y ,S BE-
nnoftfeiio. We pay for sending it 70 you.
The supply IS limited; therefore, send
address at once, or not later than July ID
1893 ~ .-a
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

Some People Never Can.
Mrs. Entick-DoeS your daughter
speak French?
Mrs Rushem-Yes, indeed, but she
cannot understand herself very we'll
yet--Town Topics
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

What's in a Name?
Frank-Do you believe that good
name is better than riches?
May-Sometimes. Still, should pre-
fer John Smith with fifty thousand a
year to Algy De We're with fifty sous
Brooklyn Life.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01
800 Reward, R1oo.

The readers of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure in
Catarrh Cure is tho only positive euro now
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being q constitutional disease, requires
constitutional treatment. HALLS -Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. thereby destroying the foundation
Of the disease. end giving the patient lent
and assisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith in its cura,
Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for list Of Testimonials:
Address, F.. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
CO Sold by Druggists, 55c-
HALF the time when a man is considered
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01
Fortune Seeking E1niErants.

HALF the time when u man Is ConSldere
bad at heart it is his liver instead.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

Remarkable Endurance.
"Ours is a wonderful nation" said
Beamson at the City Club. ''Just think
of its being able to live through the
sessions of fifty-two congressesr'-
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

Observation-Disclosures.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01

The design for a bed apron herewith
illustratedEfs . blessing and . delight
to invalids who. by being pf0pped up
in bed, are able to crochet, knit or
sew. AS represented, It is Of cashmere
lined with sateen. Two yards and .
third OF. forty-inch goods is an ample
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-01
,idrey Trouble and Heart Difficulty
Hood s s s:sss Cures

Haooei,a E3iJle are the best after dinner Pills
ossiSt dixest ton, cure headache. Try o box 2Sc.
Arizona republican., 1893-12-28
Capt. Andrews story.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. % The Aneri-
can schooner Grace, commanded by
Capt. Andrews, has arrived from Bra
zil. Capt. Andrews tells a story of
outrageous treatment by .Peixoto's SOL
diers in Rio harhor. Capt. Andrews
had started from his ship to the harbor
in small boat, and when within hail
ing distance of the shore hoieted the
American flag, but the soldiers on the
shore shouted, ''If you do not
stop we Will shoot you," and fired
several shots. Therefore the captain
put the boat on shore and was arrested
together with three sailors and placed
in prison, then taken to Rio and the
chief of police put them in Jail without
any food. He managed to communicate
with the American consul and obtained
their release, Captain Andrews COM
planned about the soldiers having hauled
down the American flag on his small
boat, but the consul paid no attention
to it. He claims the facts OF the situa-
tion at Rio are suppressed by Officials
and that the American press has incor-
rect news
Arizona republican., 1893-12-28
EYES.
Scan the Sea by Day and
by Night
For a Sight of the Insur-
gent War Ships.
Preparations for the Great
Naval Duel Still Go On.a
Every Precaution Taken to Prevent
a Surprise by the Ships of
Admiral Mello.

By the Associated Press.
PERNAMBUco, Dec. Pit is rumored
that Captain Nunsz may torpedo the
harbor and take other precautionary
measures to prevent being taken by
surprise at night or any other time. An
electric search light is kept constantly
in thorough working order, and the
people of Pernambuco are again worked
up to the highest pitch of excitement in
anticipation of witnessing bat
tie between the dynamite crui-
ser and the rebel war ships.
A sharp lookout is kept all along the
neighboring coast and signal men are
stationed upon every elevation Of
ground from which = good view of the
coast waters may be obtained. The
government torpedo school ship Para
hyba, recently ordered north, her des-
t1nation unknown, arrived here and al
most as suddenly disappeared, fearing,
it is said, to be engaged in the coming
struggle between the Nictheroy and the
rebel ships. Another version of the
sudden departure of the Parahyba is
that she was ordered by Peixoto to
steam for parts unknown upon an i'm
portant mission.
The Nictheroy's crew have not been
idle and are now thoroughly trained in
working the big dynamite gun and in
handling the rapid firing guns, which
are likely to play most active part in
night attack should Mello decide upon
attempting to cut out the Nictheroy.