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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
Naval Veterans.

Farragut Association held its regular
meeting in its hall, "a Eddy street, Satur-
day night. Commodore Andrew Marshall
on the quarter deck in command. In the
absence OF Secretary Banding, Shipmate
Albert +. Johnson was appointed secretary
pro tenn.
Communications from Senator Aldrich
and Melyill Bull, OF the House of Repre-
sentatives, in reference to H. X. bill No.
53i5, to prevent desecration-of the United
States Flag, were received and read and
placed on file.
A communication was received from
Rear Admiral Allen, desiring Commodore
Marshall TO name division chief for the
eastern district, and Admiral's Aid Joseph
Chase was appointed for the position.
Officers and shipmates should bear in
mind that it is incum bent upon them TO
use their influence to have our State Leg
tslature pass a law that will enable the
constituted authorities to obtain the
names and records of men who went from
Rhode Island into the naval service.
Philadelphia Naval Veterans are striving
to raise Si2,0 600 in that city to erect a
statue to Admiral ID. ID. Porter, and place
the same on the plaza In front of the city
hall.
The matter OF markers was brought up
and Past Captain Baker way appointed a
committee one TO negotiate for them.
Shipmate 9. Baker from the Farragut
Association OF Boston, Mass, was present
and made remarks for the good of the
order.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
knights Of Pythias.

Graad Chancellor Walter Scott has re-
ceived word that neither the supreme
chancellor nor supreme vice chancellor will
be present at the session OF the Grand
Lodge Tuesday. There will be, however,
a delegation present from the Grand
Lodges OF Connecticut and Massac huse It's.
The rank of page was conferred upon
one candidate in st. Johns Lodge Thurs
day evening. The 21st anniversary OF the
lodge will be observed Thursday evening,
March 9.
The offers OF Sterling Division OF the
uniform rank will be elected Friday even
ing.
Lieutenant Colonel N. s. Davis returned
from the West during the week.
Enterprise Lodge held a well attended
basket party in B. L. Hall Thursday even
ing.
Garfield Lodge will hold bean supper
and social Tuesday evening.
one candidate and application for mem
Monday evening. IL is expected that not
less than four applications for mem per-
ship will be received Monday evening
The rank OF esquire will be conferred
upon one page.
Palestine Lodge entertained large
delegation from Howard and Riverside
lodges Tuesday evening.
st. Elmo Lodge will hold an entertain
ment In Mount Hope Hall Monday even
ing. --.'--
The fifth anniversary of Red Cross
Lodge was celebrated Friday evening by
having supper to which the families Of
the members were invited. An excellent
entertainment was given.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09

for nom bsrship received ins waneta
Council, Daug hters Of Pocshontas, We'd
nesday evening. The officers of the
Grand Council we're present.
The chisf's degree will be conferred
upon one candidate in Pettsconsett Tribe
Thursday evening.
Past sschem o. ii. Briggs, who is now q
resident OF Atlanta, Ga, was sent by ex-
press handsome past sachem's jewel by
the members OF Wamsitta Tribe Friday
Tahoma Tribe conferred the adoption
degree upon three cand idates last evening.
There will be work In the hunters degree
Friday evening.
An effort Is being made by watchemoket
Tribe TO entertain the great Incohonee,
and the great chief OF records OF the
United States, the latter part of the
month.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
TELEGRApHIC BREvITIEs.

Burdett, Farrar g. Co., Boston brokers,
have assigned.
No strike Is probable on the Southern
Pacific railrond.
Edward Quinn. newspaper correspond.
ent, died suddenly ut Washington.
Eugene Byers was hanged at Brmlng-
ham, Ala. for tho murder OF his cousin
The arrest Of Admiral da CANA OF Brazil
has been ordered by the Brazilian minister
at Montevideo.
The relief work continues at st. Johns.
NE. From 5000 to 400 destitute persons
are fed weekly.
Major McDonough of Boston was dis
missed from the postal service COR stealing
from the mails.
william O'Neill was struck by freight,
engine at Bangor, Me-, and killed. He
leaves a large family.
Mr.. Springer says the defeat OF the ad.
ministration currency measure has i'm.
paired national credit
Isaac Murray, who was run over at
Manchester, n. H.. by an express train,
died from his injuries.
President Moraes' abduction was averted
at Rio de Janeiro by ministers Of tho
United States, Germany and Italy.
Mike Murphy. the Yale track athletic
trainer, has signed TO coach the New York
Athletic club during the coming season.
IL IL thought that the Louisiana lottery
business In Boston has been broken up b,
the seizure Of letters addressed to the
agent
A temporary receiver has been appointed
for the Craiahesd Lamp Manufacturing
company. Now York. Assets, 80, 72s;
liabilities, siS.07a.
Professor X. s. Toole, late keeper Of
coins In the British museum, Is dead. Ho
was born In London Feb. %, isss, and was
the author ola number Of works on numis-
pstias.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
News and Gossip in the
Several Societies.
Matters OF Importance to Hundreds
Of Citizens.
Meetings, Socials, Entertainments and
Pleasures OF the Week.
Odd Fellows.

A new Rebekah Lodge will be Instituted
the latter part OF this month at Central
Falls.
The Grand Lodge appointed a strong
committee to orange for the pub.
lie observation OF the anniversary OF
heartily and In sufficient numbers the
celebration will tako place. Tbs commit
tee is Past Grand Masters Lindsay Ander.
son, J.Milton Payne and Henry Il. Easton.
The exemplification OF the initiatory
work by Roger Williams Lodge before
the Grand Lodge Tuesday evening was
very creditable. The regular officers per-
formed the work which, in some respects,
was the best seen in this vicinity for .
long time.
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge entertained
Grand Master j. Il. Z. Farnham (now past
grand mastery and large delegation from
Ruth Rebekan Lodge Monday evening.
Tne first degree was conferred upon one
candidate in James Wood Lodge Tuesday
evening. Past Grand Master III. M.
Coombs officiated as degree master.
The first degree will be conferred upon
one candidate in Hope Lodge Monday
evening. On Monday evening Feb. IL, a
social will be held in Odd Fellows Hall:
Franklin Lodge mot "Wednesday evening
and the initiatory degree was conferred
upon two candidates. This lodge has
eDtered into an agreement with West
minister and James Wood lodges to have
the degree work rendered In the follow
ing manner: Franklin Lodge, first degree;
Westminster Lodge, second degree; and
James Wood Lodge, third degree upon ell
the candidates of the lodges named.
Franklin Lodge will visit What Cheer
Lodge next Tuesday evening.
Brothers Henry N. Horton, James n.
Horton and Henry j. Babbington were
appointed a committee in Mount Vernon
Lodge Wednesday evening to- arrange q
program for the third anniversary OF the
lodge which occurs Wednesday evening,
March @.
Last Tuesday was the banner Grand
Lodge day in the matter OF fellowship
and perfect harmony.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
JOHN |. STEVENS.
One OF Names Foremost Citizens Passed
TO the Great Beyond.


to the Great Beyond.
AUGUSTA, Me-. Feb. 9-Hon. John J..
Stevens died at his home here yesterday
morning OF valvular disease of the heart.
Hon. John Leavirt Stevens was born at
Mt Vernon, Aug. 1, 1890 AT the age OF
"a he was ordained minister OF the Uni
versalist church. Aftor 10 years service In
the pulpit. ill-health compelled him TO
abandon tho ministry, aud In 1854, when
Mr.. Blaine became one of the owners OF
the Kennobec Journal Mr.. Stevens was
associated with him In the editorship OF
that pnper.
Mr. Stevens assisted In the organization
OF the Republican party in Maine, being a
member OF the first convention he'd in tho
state, and served as chairman OF the Re-
publican state committee from 1855 TO
ls6o He sat for five years in the state
legislature. He was always an ardent OPP
ponent OF slavery.
In 1870 Mr.. Stevens was appointed by
President Grant United States minister
to Uruguay and Paraguay. He was very
active and influential In protecting Amer
lean interests In Montevideo and In aiding
to establish peace in the countries to
which he was accredited.
In 1877 he was appointed United States
minister TO Sweden, where he remained
six years While residing In Stockholm
he wrote a history OF Gustavus Adolphus
and the Thirty Years War.
In 1883, the degree of LID. was con-
ferred upon Mr.. Stevens by Tufts college.
In 1889 he was appointed United States
minister at Honolulu by President Harri-
son. His official attitade In the events
which resulted in the overthrow of the
Hawaiian monarchy Is admitted to have
been one of strict impartiality. He re.
signed his office May 8, 1898, and after his
return had remained mostly at his home
in Augusta
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
HOLDING HIS GROUND.
Admiral Ting Hopes Co Defeat Jsfsncs,
Latest War News.


Latest War News.
LONDON, Feb. "a dispatch sent from
Che Foo says that Admiral Ting, the Chi
nese commander, is still holding out with
what remains of his squadron. The dis
patch adds that the main body of the Jap
ancse army is advancing on Che. Foo.
Shanghai dispatch says that Chinese
fngtivos from Wei Hal Wei are reported
to be committing outrages on foreigners
In Che Foo.
A dispatch from wei-Hai-wei, via
Hiogo, says that the Japanese, desiring to
attack the western forts aud those dis
tanced two miles along shore, which were
covered by the Chinese feet, tho advance
guard was compelled TO make toilsomo
march on Friday during snowstorm and
strong gale. The march was made by
circuitous route. Eventually the Chinese
troops were met on tho Che Foo road
west of Wci-Hai- Wei, and severe fighting
took place. The Chinese were defeated
and fled TO Che-Foo The loss on the
japanese side was only 30 killed or
wnundad
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09

NEWARK. N. j., Feb 9-Eight different
connagrations have occurred here within
"a hours, and the total loss will amount
up TO $4,000 or $4,000. Twenty-nine
firms were burned out. At two OF tbs
6res several hremen had their clothes
frozen SO stiff that they were unable TO
take a step and had to be carried away.
Many OF tho firomen were kept at work
steadily from shortly after midnight until
noon, and "a number were overcome by
cold and exhaustion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
Red Men

There was attendance OF over i5o at the
meeting of Wamsitta Tribe Monday even
ing. The adoption degree was conferred
upon one candidate. Addresses were made
by prominent members of the order from
Massachusetts and Connecticut. Great
Sachem James II. Barney, on behalf OF he
tribe, presented Past Sachem H. A. May
nard with n past sachem jewel. The
adoption degree will bo conferred Mon
dav evening.
One was admitted and one application
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09

PORTLAND. Me-, Feb. 9--Thc Cape Eliz.
aboth lifcsavcrs sighted n small coaster
laboring in heavy sea i'm helpless con.
dition late yesterday afternoon and went
to her rescue. Her captain and two men
had suffered greatly from exposure and
were unable To handle the vessel. She
was towed into Portland by the tug Bel
Epan
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
Five Victims.

HARRISBURG, Feb. 9-While digging
out snowbound train near Lucknow. 10
mon were run down by a section of an
express Two were killed Instantly; two
injured so badly that they lived but a
short time, and a ilfth is In hospital
with n fractured skull his arm broken in
three places and severe contusions Of the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
An ola LAWYERS End.

LYNN, Mass, Feb. 9-Lorenzo ID. Mar
son, aged 50 years, slipped and fell on an
icy sidewalk yesterday afternoon and died
from his injuries. He was formerly sue
cessful lawyer, but gave up practice
several years ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09

PHOENIX, A T., Feb. IA stay Of exc
cution mas been granted in the case Of
Train Robbcr Rogers, who was ro have
been hung here yesterday, the first under
the new law making train robbery q
death ofIense
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
A Bad Smnshup.

NORWICH, n. Y, Feb. "a milk train
crashed into the rear end of an express
near this city, completely teloscoping the
rear coach Only four passengers were in
the car A child received fatal injuries
and tho others escaped with slight wounds
The binding snowstorm Is given as the
cause OF the accident
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
nnmpcd INTO Nelghhors.

SAvANNAH Feb .. The bark Loofala.
recently condemned and sold, broke from
her mornings and was carried down the
river broadside. She struck the schooner
Viking, the barks Marie Guiseppi and
Navigator and the river steamers Katie
and Bellevue, doing some damage. The
wind and waves then threw her on low
wharf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
Two Passengers Missing.

TORONTO, Feb. "a Grand Trunk train
got stalled near Weston and was run into
by London train. The driver and fire
man of the London train were badly
scalded Two passengers are missing and
two others are badly injured. The
wrecked cars were burned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
Censure Not Sustained.

LONDON, Feb o In the house OF COM
mons an amendment offered by Mr..
Jeffreys to the address in reply to tho
queens speech, censuring the government
for ignoring the claims of the agricultural
classes and the unemployed, was rejected by
a vote OF 273 TO 26l. The Parnellites voted
anainst the goYernment
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
To HeIp the Needy.

HALIFAX. Feb 9-Tfe mayor and q
committee from the board of trade met
yesterday to devise measures to help re-
lieve the distress In Newfoundland. A
public meeting will be held to further the
plans. A steamboat company has offered
free transportation for goods.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
portland.s Malpractice cnso.

PORTLAND, Me, Feb. Din tho trial Of
DR.. Hughes for criminal mnlpractlce the
defense yesterday succeeded Ia having ex-
cluded the dying declaration Of Mary
Dunn, which directly implicated DIR.
Hughes IN causing hcr death. An attempt
by the defense 10 show that death might
have been caused by urinlc poisoning was
,pouceneaf,,f
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09

The fifth ANNUAL session Of the Grand
Assembly Pythian Sisterhood OF Rhode
Island will be held in Castle Hall, "a
Westminster street. February IA. Supreme
Chancellor Mrs. George w. Bemis and
others OF the Supreme Assembly Will be
present. Dinner will be served by Char
lotte Wood Assembly In the banquet
hall.
Hermione Assembly will have their next
supper and social February Is in Oriental
hall
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
Woman Indicted For Murder.

BANGOR, Me, Feb o. The grand jury
yesterday reported to the court an indict-
mcnt for murder against Mrs. Mary
Cowan OF Dixmont. charged with poison
ing her stcpson, Willis Cowap. Mrs.
Cowan has had two husbands and four
children, who all died within a short time
OF one another aud under. similar condi-
ffanc
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
Saw nothing of Missing Boats.

HALIFAy,g Feb. 9-Steamer Labrador
arrived yesterday afternoon. She left
Liverpool Jan. 81 and Movillc Feb. l, one
day behind the Teutonic. The Labrador saw
nothing OF La Gas ,ogne or tho Teutonic.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
Three Engines Disabled.

MILO, Me, Feb. IA Greenville passen-
ger train with two engines attached was
struck by locomotive attached to a
Snowplow Mt this station and all three
locomotives were badly shattered. No one
wns iniurpd
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
SWEPT INTO the SEA.


Annihiiated by Breakers.
SIDNEY, g. r., Feb 9.-South Ingonish
Is small Aehing settlement built on a
narrow peninsula Of rocks which sep
arates the harbor from the Atlantic
ocean. It Is narrow and low and very
much exposed TO the ssa. so that during
an exceptionally high tide and heavy
sen yesterday the breakers swept away
every thing. leaving the rocks bare and
filling the harbor with wreckage Over a
score OF houses were swept away, but nc
loss OF life has been reported AS the
nearest telegraph Office Is many miles dis
tant and the roads are blockaded. an ac-
eurate account Of the disaster has not
bean ssaeasips.d
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
Fresen ro Drath.

r TORONTO, Feb. 9-Miss Manic Cable,
aged ~, was overcome by the intense e---
yesterday afternoon. She fell 90 tbs
ground and expired before assistanes
could be rendered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09

State Councillor Henry r. True and
suite made an official visit TO Rhode
Island Council Thursday evening.
Mount Vernon Council viii hold an
entertainment Thursday evening, Feb. "a.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
Nine Were Hurt.

LEBANON, Pa, Feb. 9-An engine on
the Schuylkill and Susquehanna road
struck a caboose containing nine men.
All were more or less injured some very
seriously.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09

AMEsBURy, Mass. Feb. 9--Wind struck
tho shoe shop of e. +. Davis, wrcnching II
from its foundatio- and carrying IL some
distarce. The ssr.lding was wrecked. Nc
one vas ipiured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09

HALIFAX. Feb. 9.--Janscn Harrington
q CO., dealers in flour and conductors Of
the largest towing business i'm the MARITIME
provinces. have suspended payment Their
liabilities and nominal assets are about
aotIal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
Killed n rather and Son.

FoRr Ma son, Ia. Feb. o The execu.
ton of Jacob X Cumberland, for the muir
der of James Roberts and son, took place
yesterday The fall broke Cumberland s
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09

NEW HAVEN, Feb D - An unknown
three-masted schooner went ashore below
Savin rock yesterday afternoon. Just be-
fore dark the crey OK the vessel were taken
of by weStlound tug.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
Higher Corn Duty.

MADRID, Feb. 9.-The parliamentary
committee, to which the matter was re.
ferred, has approved the proposal to in.
crease the duty on foreign corn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
Grand Army.

On Monday evening, Feb. 1s, George III.
Browne Post, No. 25, vii. have pound
party and entertainment. All comrades
and friencs OF the post are cordially in
vited to be present.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
NewfouudIand Legislature prorogued.

ST JoHN's, n. H., Feb. 9--The White.
way ministry assumed Office at noon yes
terday. The legislature has been pro-
rogued for two months in order TO permit
by.elections TO b. held, as all the newly
appointed officials must obtain constit-
uencies
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09

RUDY's PILE suPPosIToRY Is guaran-
teed 60 cure Piles and Constipation or money
refunded. ~ cents per box. send stamp for
circu and Free sample TO MAHflN RUDY.
Lancaster, IA. For sale BY al FIRST class
druggists. CHAMBERS, CALDER a 60.
Whole sale druggisfs. Providence. r. I.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09

GLoUcEsTER Mass, Feb. . Tho steamer
sighted by the schooner John ~ Mckay
yesterday afternoon was not the Teutonic
but tramp steamer, the Teutonia of Liv.
crpool
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
] ht Were KiIled.

FOREST @ Y. Ark, Feb. 9-Steamer
Cyclone blpN ..p in the 81 Francis river,
near here Eight persons were killed and
one injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
WI, ..ose Both Legs.

BANSoR Me, Feb. 9.-Charles Deliver
OF Amherst, ctnrnfng from fishing trip,
fell from his sleigh and laid out all night
He was badly frozen, and his legs must be
..I
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
A six-Rounder.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 9-Owen Zeigier
and Jack Hanlcy. lightweight pugilists
fought sixhot rounds last night. The de
cision was given TO Zeigler.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09

WASHINGTON. Feb. 9--The house com.
mittee on commerce voted Co favorably 70
port the senate bill for lifcsaysng sts.ios
in Boston harbor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
Crow of Ten Drowned.

LONDON. Feb 9.--Ten men, all the crew
of the British brig Nelson Rice, were
drowned by the wrecking Of that vessel
on the rocks of Douglas, Isle OF Man.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09

SALEM, Or Feb. 1-Both houses OF the
Legislature have passed . resolution for a
constitutional amendment extending the
suffrage to women.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09

WASHINGTON. Feb o - The modus
vivendi restoring American exports to
Cuba anu Porto Rico 10 the second column
rates Of duty has been put into operation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09

go. Joseph Mayette, sdr., vs.. J. Mason
Gross ct al. Attorneys--A. ID. Beane for
plaintiff: X. q. Mowry for defendant.
Divorce petitions also In order.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
Swenf n whole block.

ST. ALBANs, VT, Feb. 9.-Tremont
block was destroyed by fire last evening.
The total loss Is $1,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09

7i43. Charles q. Duffy vs.. City Treasurer
OF Providence. Attorneys - Bassett n
Mitchell for plaintiff; City Solicitor for
defendant.
1852. Bernard Mooney Va. Nsrragansett
Electric Lighting Company. Attorneys--
tiff; W. q. Rocker for defendant.
l03a franklin ~ VinteA W. William
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09

Don't b. forever kicking at your girls laun-
drv work. What sbs NO ''is - Fi-s'i~ starch
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fAnnellaie Division.

ii. Davis Attorneys - Page q Owen for
plaintiff; G. NJ. Lee for defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09
CALENDER FOR FEB. II.
common Pleas Divisionl

The calendar OF the Supreme Court for
Monday In as follows:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-09

DRUGs, P.flsTs, ETc.
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Baii Progrnns

A .pcc.si,v
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-07-31

NEW YORK, July 3O.-From advices
received at Cuban headquarters.
Thomas Estrada Palma and ConguaIo
de Quesada. brother of General de
Quesada, prepared the following state
ment:
THE Cuban revolutionary party has
received letters from Cuba announcing
the safe landing of the commands of
Major General Carlos ROTOR. Brigadier
General Jose Maria Rodriguez, chief
of the staff of General Gomez, and
Brigadier-GeneraI Serafno.
The expedition started from Two
Keys in the Bahama islands. and was
taken in sail boats to several sailing
crafts which conveyed the whole party.
Ammunition and arms were in some
crafts and the men in others, thus
avoiding any danger from capture.
THE expedition OF ROTOR and Sanchez
consisted of 27S men, almost all veter-
ans of the last war. They carried
about 800 Winchester and Remington
rifles, besides a number of machetes
and revolvers. One boat carried more
than 500 pounds of dynamite two small
caDnons and $4,000 rounds of ammuni-
ton.
The second expedition. under Roderi-
guez. consisted of 10 picked men. all
veterans and mostly officers. 1t car
r1ed about $50 repeating rifles. the same
number of machetes and revoIvers and
10000 rounds Of ammunition The TWO
expeditions landed on Thursday last
on the southern coast of the province
of Santa Clara