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Underprice Umbrellas.

Fresh new stock at 25 per cent less than
others clearing prices" or left overs ="
from way back " Seasons. This is a Manu-
facturer's sacrifice. 3 lots:
Lot l--26 in. English Silk Twill Umbrellas,
paragon frame, steel rods, assorted han.
dies, value 81 90. CSC
Lot 2-2O in. Union Taffeta silk Umbrel-
las. paragon frame, Natural wood han
dies, absolute value So 25. 5........Sl.39
Lot "a collection of Fancy Handle I'M
brellas, including Antique Ivory, silver
trimmed, and Natural wood, steel rods,
paragon frame, covered with finest silk
Ihis lot ranges in value from 1925 to
S4. so, choice at 80
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A Fine Auxiliary Yacht Designed by 81
Glare u. Byrne OF Liverpool.

One of the most handsome of the many new
pleasure craft which will be added to the New
York Yacht Club fleet this year is the Arcturus,
owned by Rutherfurd Stuyvesant Of this city,
which is now cruising in the Mediterranean.
Here will he found II detailed description and
the first authentic picture of this fine new
yacht. The Arcturus, already stated in
THE Sun. is from the lines of st. Glare j.
Byrne or Liverpool. the talented designer of
w. X. Nandcrbilt's steam yachts Alva and
Valiant, and was built at Messrs. Ramage S
Ferguson's yard In Leith, Scotland
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Toilet Articles.
Shoes Sacrificed.

Women's fine dongola Kid Shoes-new
spring style, manufactured to sell for
So. 5O................ ..................$1.6 go
Misses fine dongola Lace and Button Shoes
(szes 1 to p, manufactured to sell for
p"-.oO... 81 so
Chidren's fine Kid Lace and Button Shoes
sizes g to 1OI OIg-manufacturedt to sell for
$1.5O. Observation-Disclosures .9Sc
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'SE5SS JOSEPH WECHsLERs SONS ON @


TTU" TIC NH'sS'10 CFV ooUIHu1'
PAwHUskI, Feb. 21.-Chef De Bolt, tho head
medicine man Of the Usage tribe of Indians, and
the active politician. has issued an imperative
order discontinuinR death dances in the Osage
nation. This action was take on account OF the
alarming spread OF consumption among the
Osa9es. which threatened the extinction OF the
pecnlarity OF that tribe, and progressive men are
beginning TO SEQ that they are The primary cause
of the weakening of the once powerful Usage
tribe to a little band of etfeminate Indians.
When an Usage Indian dies. according to a
lon.-established custom all his relatives 20 ab-
solutely naked until tho death dance which oc-
ours thirty days after the fatality. This custom
OF going naked has played havoc with them,
making them subject TO colds that end In con-
OF the tribe are now In the last stages of oon-
sumption. and 1t is this alarming fact that called
forth the edict of Chief DE Bolt which declares
that hereafter death dances Will be treason
against the nation.
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SUEDES.

Ladies' 4-button Suede, in black, 0Sc. q
pair.
Ladies' 4-button Suede, in tan, mode
brown, gray and black. with heavy stitch
ing (Trcfousse), 9Sc. Il pair.
Ladies' S-button Suede Bertha), in tan.
brown, slate and black, $1.25 pair.
Ladies' S-button Suede (Fontane), in tan.
brown, slate and black, $3.50 pair.
Ladies S-button Suede CTrefousse), in tan,
mode. brown and black, with fancy stitch
ing, $500 n pair.
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Mems Negligee Shirts.

Mems Soft Negligee Shirts, in twlled
and cheviot light and medium colors, madd
with extra collar bands, pockets and full
80 inches long, 45c.
Mems Bedford Cord Soft Negligee Shirts.
made with yoke full size and SO inches
long, 7Oc.
Mems White Laundered Shirts, with col
ored bosoms and one pair of cuffs to match.
extra quality muslin and warranted fast
color percale bosoms Csc
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Yacht Racing Union Meeting.

Frank Bovine Jones, Secretary OF the Copnou
OF the Yacht Racing Union OF Long Island
Sound, has just sent out letter OF the repre-
sentatives of the various clubs stating that a
specia! genera meeting of the union will he held
IN parlor + of the Fifth Avenue Hotel or Mon
dnH evening, March o. At this meeting action
VIII be taken on the proposed racing rules. the
dates for races for tho coming season viii be
arranged. and the plan for the assigning Of Nor.
Ridcred. wa "' eoVs
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NEW NECkWEAR.

Mems and Boys All Silk Tecks and Four
in-Hands, in light and medium Shades full
bands and new shapes 25c.
All the latest shapes and styles in Fine
Quality Silk Tecks. Four-in-Hands and
Putfs, in light and dark shades: also large
assortment Of De Jonvilles and Band
Bows, 4Sc.
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A New Recordl Match Who Can? ?
Bargains in Dress Goods.

as in. Pinhend and English Chec'ss, in all
the newest colorings, worth 81 90. 7ac. yd
so in. Boucle Suitings, 81 90 goods. S5c. yd
AZ in. jacquard Suitings in Is different
shades-a dollar quality. .........,,T T8c. yd
4s in. Silk and Wool Crepon effects-in
10 colorings-nstead Of 81 80. Isl .e5 yd
4S in Silk and Wool Novelties in very
dainty colorings-worth 81. So. .Sl.28 yd
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Curtains and POrtieres.

goo pairs Lace Curtains in Irish Point
effect, worth S2.25 81 pnir
100 pairs Lace Curtains-Tambour and
Brussels effects, worth So 75. ..Sl. SO pair
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EMBROIDERIES.

5000 yards Swiss and Cambria Edgings,
openwork effects, cut out ready for use,
1Oc. per yard; regular value 15c. to 1Sc.
per yard.
Extraordinary fine assortment of Batiste
and Grass Cloth Edgings, Insertings,
Flouncings and All-overs.
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Figured Tapestry Portieres.

goo pairs of $500 quality. :. SO % pair
200 pairs of 5000 quality. 4.9s pair
90 pairs extra heavy figured all over Che
nile Portieres, three coors, reduced from
Si.So to. Observation-Disclosures, So 9S pair
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Beds and Bedding.

White Enamelled Iron Beds with brass
trimmings. .................S3 S39S
Woven Wire Cot Beds. .S1.35
Woven Wire Springs. gs........Slo to 50. .s5
Feather Pillows ows........75c.t to so %
Excelsior Cotton Top Mattress, full
-'A''>' ''''''' 81. 80
Plain Fibre Mattress, full size S3.79
Fibre Hair Top Mattress. full size. S4.39
40 ID. Pure Cotton Mattress, full size S5. 10
10 Id: all Hair Mattress, full size, 2 parts
a. Z. A. tick Observation-Disclosures. So. 90
AZ 10. Pure South American Hair Mattress
-iull size ......................$l3 $l3.9S
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Sheets and Pillow Cases.

Ready made Sheets (2l1 x 2h yds. square)
regular price 69c. c............... .45c each
Extra we'll made Pillow Cases (36x45 in.
cheap at &c .8slc. each
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LACES.

800 yards Linen Torchon Laces e to a
inches wide, &c. per yard; value, &c. to
lee
Oriental Laces. in cream, white and but
ter color, at &c. and 1II1c. per yard; value
double.
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SHIRTS! SHIRTSl

Mems and Boys White Unlaundered
Shirts, extra fine quality muslin, three IN
linen bosoms, band and cuffs all sleeve
lengths and improvements, our own manu-.
facture, 5Oc. each.
Short Bosom Shirts. made expressly for
stout men. Utica muslin, three-ply linen
bosoms, all improvements, excellent finish
and full sizes, our own manufacture, 75c.
Our Own Manufacture. Best Quality
White Unlaundered Shirt, Utica nonpareil
muslin, heavy and fine linen bosom, bands
and cuffs, handmade buttonholes, all imS
provements and al sleeve lengths, also, ex-'
ira sizes, zoe. each.
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Furniture Slip Covers

made to order for suit Of s, 6 or z pieces
of striped linen or damask, bound with
Petersham binding-regularly worth
S15.OO-for. .............StoS sult
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COmfOrtabIes.

Fancy Summer Comfortahles, filled with
white cotton, worth 81. So. .VSc. each
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Two Silk Specials.

22 in Black Gros de Londres in large and
small designs for Suits and Skirts-regu..
HTly Sl ..'CcS. w
pa in. Japanese Silks-Perslan effects--an
S5c. quality y........................6 .69c. yd
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Linens and Flannels.

75c. Fancy Embroidered Flannels. .59c yd
72 inch Table Damask, full bleach, the dol
lar quality. Observation-Disclosures. .....Toc yd
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Handkerchiefs.

Women's All Linen Hemstitched Hand
kerchiefs-instead Of &c. &c. each
Women's All Linen Embroidered and
Scalloped Edge Observation-Disclosures
25c. & 35c-choice at. ......... 10c. each
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BELTS.

so dozen Fancy Tinsel Belts, with hand
some buckles, at SOC; regular value 78c.
Silk and Leather Belts, in endless variety,
at 2Sc. and 4SC
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Specials i'm
BLACK s COLORED SILKS.

go inch Black Satin Duchesse. in an extra
heavy grade, high lustre, will give good
wear, early season price was .25. Soc yd
22 inch Black Satin Finish Surahs, guar
anteed to wear we'll, good article at
100, special. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ...6oc
81 inch Black Peau de Sole, exceptional
value at 125............... yd
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"a pcs. English Figured Mohairs, 80
in. wide, in different patterns. Special
at.......... .28c per. yd
9 latest Novelties. varying from s5c. to
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Special in
Foster LaCing Gloves.

SPECIAL-4,O00 pairs Glace
and Suede Gloves in all desirable
colors. With Foster hooks. These
g'oves, because of this improved
fastener, will fit every wrist. Not
more than three pairs Of gloves
sold to customer. Prices:
S hook, regular price l,35. -. l-oc
Z hook, regular price l.5O. :. |~
5000 prs, same colors, in
Glace only, S1.O0 quality. S9c
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"STEADY COMPANY"

IN the parlor at nights will make
your daughter ashamed of that old
Parlor Suit. You ought to help
her proper pride by putting in a
new one (get the armchair big
enough to hold two). This style
is particularly adapted for
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

notice and fit guaranteed; single samplS
shirt made on approval.
$3.50 unlaundered or $3.50 laundered
one-half dozen.
$500 unlaundered or 5000 laundero6
one-half dozen.
VIII call at residence for rneasurarooo<.
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Hrppktyu SAseftistmests.
r1ILLINERY DEPT.

We have now on exhibition all the latest
novelties in Millinery Trimmings.
Paris sbanes in the snntrimmeS straws
Prominent among them will be found the
Princess, Thalia, Nuer, Devonshire and
Argcnta in fancy Chips, Milans Panamas
and Rustic Straws.
a full line in Straw Sailor Hats, the
Belle taking the lead.
RIBBONS.
$50 pieces All Silk Ribbons, Dresden and
Persian effects, at 2oc. per yard; made to
sell for doc.
All silk Satin and Gros Grain Ribbons,
II inches wide, all bright and choice color
ings, DC. per yard
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China & Crocker>.

Soup Dinner & Tea Plates
Sugar Bowls, &C.. Butter Dishes. .....l9c
soup Tureens, 75c. Vegetable Dishes Be
lialn White Cups & Saucers . Sc pair
Sr0ton Sets, 3 pcs, new decorations CSC
individual Butter Plates. &c
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BLACK DRESS GOODS.

30 pcs English Mohair Brilliantine, 80
in. wide, splendid value for SOC. Mon
day ay...................... $50
The department is overflowing with Il
K no yd
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grsdAiBs @6sertistatssts.
HBottermqp
Broadway. Graham and Flushing Avenues. Brooktg

MEMS FURNISHING DEPT.
Hose & Bicycle Carriers.
Mems Silk Elastic and Silk Cord Hose
Supporters, in pink, blue, black, white, 8so.S
1Sc. pair; value 2bc.
The Popular Lewis Garter, silk elastic and
all colors, soc. pair.
Boston Silk Elastic Carter all colorss
SOC.
Latest Novelty Comfort Bicycle Carton
warranted not to bend or slip. 400. pair.
Mems Elastic Arm Bands, with patent
buckles, silk and cotton, 100. and 25o.
pair
Mems Reversible Cuff-holders perfectly
smooth, easily adjusted, nothing to catoh
sleeve or lining Of coat, nickel plated, 400.
and 15c. pair.
Large assortment of Mems Bicycle ana
Golf Hose, in blacks, navys, browns. and
fancy colorings, Toe. to $1.9S.
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Cut GLASS;.

Cut Glass Syrups, plated top. SOC
Gut Glass Salts and Peppers.
Cut Glass Mustards.
Cut Glass Sugar 3oc
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Pressed Glass.

5000 pcs. Pressed Glass-all new designs
Imitation Cut-comprising Syrups, Sng-
egar Cruets, Cream Pitchers, etc.-choicc
at. at...................... sc. each
Imitation Cut Glass Tumblers. Be. ca
1 900 doz. Thin Plain Tumblers Be. ca
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-28
FOR LEONARD'S MURDER.
Evidence of a Conspiracy Be
tween Williamson and
His Ex-Wife.
But Each Is Now Anxious to Fasten
the Crime Upon the
Other.

WICHITA, KANs., Jan. mo murder
trial in recent years has caused such SEN
sation here as that of F. w. Williamson
who is charged with the murder of H, H
Leonard, a prominent merchant of this
city, last November. Williamson's di
vnrced wife was tried for the crime last
week, the jury disagreeing.
The prosecution has entertained the be-
lief that there was conspiracy between
Mr.. and Mrs. Williamson-that the latter
should obtain divorce from Williamson
marry Henry II. Leonard, induce him &c
insure heavily in favor of her and then
kill him to get the life insurance. Mrs
Leonard accuses her ex-husband of the
murder, but denies being implicated.
To-day an inmate of the Soldiers Home
at Leavenworth, Michael Jordan, volun-
tariIy went on the stand and testified that
when Williamson was also an inmate oi
the home last October he made overtures
to him (Jordan) trying to induce him to
make away with Leonard for $500. Jordan
gave the conversation in detail, which
shows that Williamson and his ex.wife
were partners to the conspiracy.
The testimony of Jordan has created q
profound sensation here and feeling runs
high against the accused parties Nc
amount of cross-examination could shake
Jordan's testimony. Tomorrow William.
son will go upon the stand in his own de.
fense. He is determined to fasten the
guilt upon his former wife and she i.
equally determined that Williamson shall
suffer for the crime.
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MORE MEN AND OFFICERS.
No Limit to the SoIdters Sent Over From
Spain.

NO L1nln 10 INe OOtdaeTS ceTtL OpeT FROM
Spain.
HAVANA, CUBA. Jan. 81 (via Tampa,
Fla, Jan. 2O.-Cable dispatches from
Madrid published here yesterday state that
the Queen Regent has signed the decree
appointing General the Marquis of Ahu-
mada, as the second in command of the
acknowledgement of Cuba. General
Barges also was named by the Queen Re-
gent to take command of division in
Cuba. General Martigu will be second in
command in Porto Rico.
The Government of Spain, on the 21st
inst, will call into active service the re-
cruits of the 1895 class. Hitherto they
have not been called to the colors. The
plan for sending re-enforcements to Cuba
has been modified. On the 10th of Febru-
ary nineteen battalions of 1900 men each
will sail for Cuba.
General the Marquis Ahumada, ap-
pointed as second in command in this
island is a distinguished member of a
noble family. He also has been associated
with the Liberals, and for many years was
adjutant to the Duke of Tore
General Martin has accepted the ap-
pointment of Governor-General of Porto
Rico.
Yesterday morning the steamer Santiago
arrived from Santander. She brought a
large number of officers and 1853 rank and
lille to reinforce the Spanish garrison in
this city. Yesterday the steamer Alave
entered this port. She brought 116 officers
and 1853 men.
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CRASHED INTO THE BAY At SAUSAL|TO,

even if they have the nerve to fight pitched
battles. and no real battles are fought.
The Spanish officers in the field, who after
days of weary marching succeeded in COM
ing up with the rear guard or with meet
ing small detachment of the enemy and
exchanging few shots, report battle
and glorify the bravery and heroism of
their men. The number of their enemies
is exaggerated and the loss on the Cuban
side overstated, while that on the Spanish
side is reduced to almost nothing.
There is some talk of Maceo joining
the united forces of Gomez near San
Felipe, south of Havana, and fighting g
big battle near there. The insurgents
have gained many recruits and captured
considerable arms and ammunition since
invading this province, but Gomez does
hot want to expend ammunition IN pro-
longed battle. He and Msceo both are
said to be anxious for fight, and there is
no question that they have upward of 25,-
600 men, but it is not believed the fight
will come until more ammunition is OBJ
tanned.
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Committee on Foreign Affairs, interrupted
the debate long enough to report the
diplomatic and consular appropriation bill
for the year ending June 80, 1897, which,
with the accompanying report, was ordered
to be printed.
The discussion was continued by Walsh
CD of New York, who agreed with Gros-
venor that the resolutions did not go far
enough; by Brumm (R.) of Pennsylvania,
who said without concurrence by the Presi-
dent action by Congress would be without
avail, and that the House should adopt
the Senate resolutions because they were
the only practical expression in sight; by
Hardy (R.) of Indiana, who said that the
United States should have demanded to
be made party 10 the treaty of Berlin in
order that the Armenlans might have its
protection and that it would be good policy
for the squadron lazily riding the waters
at Hampton Roads to pass the Dardanelles
and make demonstration in front of Con-
stantinople; by Sperry (R.) of Connecti-
cut and by Howe (R.) of New York, who
SAID that the people OF their districts were
ready to take any step they might prop
erly take if it would but result in the stop.
page of the atrocities.
The amendment offered by Taft was dis
agreed to, and Bailey CD of Texas moved
to commit the resolutions to the Commit
tee on Foreign Relations. Lost, 55 to 103.
He then moved to commit them with in
structions to report as substitute the fol-
loving:
WHEREAS, The American people in common
with all Christian people everywhere have be-
held with terror the recent appalling out
RACES and massacres of which the Christian
population of Turkey have been made the vic
tins, therefore
ReSolued, That it is an imperative duty in the
interest of humanity to express the earnest
hope that the European concert brought
about by the treaty referred to may speedily
be given its just effect in such measures as
shall stay the hand of fanaticism and lawless
violence and as shall secure to the unoffending
Christians of the Turkish empire all the rights
belonging to them both as men and Christians
and as benefciaries of the explicit provisions
of the treaty above recited
ResoLUed, That the President be requested to
communicate these resolutions to the Govern
ments of Great Britain, Germany, Austria
France, Italy and Russia.
Bailey said he was opposed to the Senate
resolutions for the reasons that the United
States having been invited to become a
party to the treaty of Berlin and declined,
he did not think it proper for the United
States to now insist upon the enforcement
of terms of a treaty to which it had de-
clined to become party.
The motion by Bailey was disagreed to-
Al to 119-and the original resolutions were
agreed to--143 to 26.
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WAITING FOE AMMUNITI ON.
at Present the Insurgents Are Not Ana
i0us for Battle.

st Present the Insurgents Are Not AnD-
i0us for Battle.
HAVANA, CUBA, Jan. % (via Tampa,
Fla, Jan. 2O.-Gomez and Maceo are now
widely separated. The former is operating
in this province, and when last heard from
was about twenty-five miles southeast of
this city. He is awaiting the arrival of
Joseph Maceo and the forces from the
eastern district. They may join him
before this is printed or within a day or
two after. Antonio Maceo did not turn
back to the eastward after reaching the
province of Plnar del Rio, and meeting
Delgado, the ex-bandit, who led the first
rising at the western end of the island,
he pushed on along the south coast de-
stroying railroad and telegraph communi-
cation, but doing no injury to crops and
towns SO far as can be learned. Cubans
say that all towns in the province hoisted
the white flag at once, and that explains
why no towns were burned there, while in
Havana and Matanzas provinces many
were laid in ashes. The city of Pinar del
Rio, capital of the province, did not sur
render, as 1t was garrisoned by Spanish
troops under General Luque, and no news
of It's being attacked has been received.
As the columns of Maceo and Gomez
have been dispersed hundred times since
they began their march from the eastern
district, through the provinces of CANA
guey, Santa CLARA and Matanzas, to the
western end of the island, it
is believed they will get together again.
The truth of the matter is that the insur-
gents have not the arms and ammunition
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In Retreating Over a Very
Rough Country Many Horses
Are Abandoned.
THIS FROM SPANISH SOURCES.
But Other Information States That
the Natives Are Not Losing
Every Battle.

MADRID, SPAIN, Jan. 2S.-A dispatch
to the impartial from Havana says that
the rebels have been repulsed while trying
to burn the town of Sabanila Seventeen
insurgents were killed and many were
wounded. General Luque, the dispatch
says, has twice defeated the rebels under
Antonio Maceo, killed a large number of
the insurgents, and wounded hundred
more. Maceo is retreating into the coun-
try. which is rough and hilly, and conse-
quently offers many difficulties to the
movement of cavalry. Because of this he
has abandoned 900 horses.
HAVANA, CUBA, Jan. 27.-The Govern
ment operations against the rebels are be-
ing rapidly pushed, but they do not appear
to be productive of decisive result. The
rebel commander-in-chief, Maximo Gomez
who has repeatedly been reported to be
attempting to make his way back to the
eastern part of the island, is still some
where short distance east of the railroad
line running from Havana to Batabano.
The rebel leader Lacret is reported to be
near Jovellanos, in the province of Matan-
zas, and Antonio Maceo, the second in
command of the rebel forces, entered
Mantua, town in the Western part of the
province of Pinar del Rio, on January 23
He was accompanied by hall his COM
mand. The other half remained at Escor-
tina, while the wounded men belonging to
Maceo' S force were at Guane. 1t is be-
lieved here that Maceo's men will be com
pelled to abandon Guane and Escortina
owing to the activity of General Luque.
The Marquis Apezotequa, president of
the Conservative party, has resigned that
Office for business reasons. He is manager
OF the Constanira sugar estate, one of the
largest on the island, which is owned by
an American synd icate.
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MAY ISSUE BONDS.
Ono Means By Which Cubans Can Secure
Money for the Var.

Ono Means oy Which Cubans Can Secure
Money for the Var.
NEW YORK, N. Y, Jan. 27.-The Tri-
bune says this morning: 1t was learned
yesterday that concerted movement is
on foot on the part of the Cuban Junta in
New York and Washington to Issue bonds
to enable them to carry on the war with
Spain. The idea of issuing bonds has
been discussed for some time. 1t was i'm
possible to raise money in Washington,
and the machinery had to be put in opera
ton in New York.
1t was not until at meeting held in
this city Saturday that it was decided to
issue bonds, and the plans were mapped
out. A prominent Cuban said: 1.-THE
Cubans have support promised them by
financiers if bond issue be made, and it
was to discuss this matter that the COM
mittee came together. / do not think that
there will be any trouble in placing the
whole issue at small discount, as many
people have signitied their intention of
taking some of the bonds. The issue will
not be large at first. If we can only get
belligerent rights, then we shall make q
heavy issue of bonds and place navy
on the seas. That is all coming"
Delegate Palma is reported to have ex-
pressed himself as highly pleased with the
way that the work was going on in Wash
lngton, and felt that some favorable action
would be gained from the present Con-
gress. He also reported from private ad-
vices he had received that the Cuban army
was not in such bad shape as the Spanish
press censors had declared it to be, and
that General Maximo Gomez's illness had
been greatly magnifed. He returned to
Washington shortly after the committee
adjourned, after deciding to make an issue
of hOnds