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Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22


The Republican editors of this
State met at Charleston ON last
Wednesday and organized what is
known as the West Virginia Re-
publican Press Association. The
formation of Democratic Press
Association is now in order. This
may be a good scheme to get more
places on the excursions given by
the National Editorial Associa-
ton, but it is the death knell to
the present West Virginia Press
Association, which is so popular
with the press of our State and
which is conducted in such sat
isfactory mannsr.-Fairmont In
dex.
The above is an illustration of
what a bright man can do when
he suffers from transformation.
When the Index knows more, 1t
will learn that such an associa-
ton, formed since the San Fran
cisco convention, is not eligible to
membership in the National Edi-
torial Association. Secondly, il
1T thinks that such supporters oil
the West Virginia Press Associa.
ton as Morris, President Reed
White, McDougal, McGlothlin, ct
al, would do anything to break
down that organization it mis-
judges these gentlemen and BELT.
ties its own judgment. No, Broth.
or Index, attack the new associa
ton for its politics all you wish,
but don't exhibit yourself as lack
ing in information and good sense
The new association in no sense
conflicts With the general associa.
ton of this State, and is designat
ed to cover a distinct field.-StatC
Journal.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22
Electric BitteYs.

Electric Bitters is medicine suit
ed tor any season, but perhaps more
generally needed, when the languid
exhausted feeling prevails, when the
liver is torpid and sluggish and the
need of tonic and Alternative is fell.
a prompt use of this medicine has
often averted long and perhaps IA.
tai bilious fevers. No medicine will
act more surely in counteracting
and freeing the system from the
malarial poison. Headache, Indi.
gestion, Constipation, Dizziness
yield to Electric Eitters. soc. and
$I.oo per bottle at w. NJ. Boss
Drug Store.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

The members and friends of the
Congregational pastor, Rev. Geo.
Gadsby, gave a social in honor of
that gentleman's birthday ami
versary, at the church, Monday
evening. Refreshments and music
we're on the program and a general
good time was experienced by
those present. Each one in at
tendance donate one cent for each
year he or she has been permitted
to live in this world, and quite a
nice sum was raised in this way,
for the benefit of the pastor.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

THE complete novel in the April
Issue of Lippincott's Is "Flotsam. {"
The scene shifts from England to
India and Australia, following the
fortunes of heroine who through
severe experience at sea loses
track of her past life, 30 that her
identity is established only after
many months and much difficulty.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22
Jelenko Bros. 8 Loeb.

Jelenko Bros. & Loeb, proprie-
tors of the mammoth Department
Store at Charleston, w. Va, pro-
pose 10 give each and every visi-
tor, who attends the Sells Bros.
d Forepaugh's combined shows.
which exhibits at Charleston on
May I'd, an opportunity to witness
this marvellous attraction free of
cost.
This firm will present to every
person who, on May 2nd, purchas-
es from them merchandise amount
ing to $1,000 or over, n ticket of
admission to the show.
This liberal offer is made with
but one object in view, viz: Know
ing well there will be great many
strangers in Charleston on that
day from the surrounding coun-
ties, Messrs. Jelenko Bros. &
Loeb take this means of advertis-
ing their mode and principle of
doing business, feeling confident
that after you have called on them
the first time and examine the
workings and facilities they have
of doing business, and taking in
to consideration the close margins
on which they sell goods, they
Will acquire your trade in the flu
ture.
Remember they keep anything
but high prices, and all their
goods are marked in plain figures.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

DIED. - Mrs. Polly Plymale,
widow of the late John Plymale,
died last Sunday at her home near
Dunlieth p. o., aged so years.
She was the mother of ten children
five daughters and five sons. Tave,
Marion, JEFF, Guy and Hugh arc
her sons.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22
WHAT IS TIE MATTER2

Are you constipsted1 Do you
have Sick HesdachesI Is your
Nervous system, Liver or Kidneys
out Of orderl II so, cure Yourself
by using Wright's Celery Tea. 1t
improves the complexion. Price 2sc
sold by w. NJ. Bloss, Druggist.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22
Normal School.

Don't forget that the Normal
School opens next Monday in Mil
lenders Hall. Those desiring to
take the night classes will meet
me at tie above named place,
Monday evening, at 7 o'clock, p.
m. K. G.. TURNER.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22
NREAT HATTLEe are contin-
- ually going on In the human sys-
tenn. Hoods Sarsaparilla drives out
disease and Restores Health.

If a merchant does not take
enough interest in a home paper
to help support it, in the way of
advertising in its columns, the
friends of such paper should not
support said merchant. Scan we'll
the columns of this paper and pat
ronize only those who advertise.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

The body of Robert Chandler, of
Huntington, was found in a bad
state of decomposition, in a sassa-
fras thicket, one mile south of his
home, las. Friday. A bullet en-
tered the right temple and came
out at the left ear. A revolver
was found near the body. 1t was
either a case Of suicide or murder
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

SPAIN has only spent 800, 900, ooC
in trying to put down the Cuban
revolution. A mere bagatelle when
compared with the cost to the Unit
ed States of maintaining a Demo.
cratic administration.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22
"Now ! sing"
Quoth Grover, otis spring;
] hear the hens cackle,
Bring forth my fishing tackle. "

AFTER all there is more money
in mining for suckers" than in
for gold, even in the Grip
pie Creek section.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

Two stout, hearty. looking men,
with hand organ and a monkey,
attracted the attention of about
one hundred children--more or
Lesson our streets, Monday
morning. With many regrets did
the. little urchins turn from the
music. and monkey and go to the
school sdam al tho ringing of the
school boil.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22
SryAron FAuIKNrR of this STATE

SENATOR FAULKNER, of this State,
whose rainbow chasing afforded the
Republicans so much amusement i'm
the last Congressional campaign, has
again been put at the head of the
Democratic campaign committee.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

RECIPROCITY was a success until
repealed by the Democratic Con-
gress. 1t will be part of the poll
cy of the next Republican admins
tration.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

Tickets for the school entertain
ments Friday and Saturday evenings
for sale at the stores of Wright
Bros, II. NJ. Piles and the post-of-
fee. 10 cents each.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22
Cough

and nothing seemed to do her any rood.
happened to read about Hoods ssrsapa-
rilia and had her give II . trial. From the
very hrst dose she began to get better.
After taking few bottles she was COM
pletsly cured and her health has been the
best ever since" MRS. AppIH PECK.
II Railroad Place, Amsterdam, N. Y.
81 will say that my mother has not
stated my case In as strong words a. I
would have done. Hoods sarsaparilis
has truly cured me and I am now WELL"
CORA PECK, Amsterdam, N. Y.
Be sure to get Hoods, because
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

A number Of Ceredo people are
attending Miami Conference of the
Congregational church, in annual
session at Huntington, today.
Some attended yesterday also.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

Do Not Despair because you
have tried many medicines and
have failed to receive benefit. Re-
member that Hoods Sarsaparilla
cures when all others fail to do
any good whatever.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

Ceredo will shortly have new
paper. The Progressive Citizen
will again make its appearance en-
larged and under new manage
ment. Mr.. c. f. Millsnder will be
proprietor.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

When in Huntington and de-
string good meal go to L. B. Per
ry's restaurant, S27 Third ave
Mr.. Perry also keeps confection-
cries, fruits, cigars and tobacco.
Apr15-4w.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

Brakeman i. r. Mercer, who
was taking a trip on r. p. John
sons train, OH N. & w. K. K. last
Saturday, in jumping out of box
car at Lavalette, was so unfortu-
nate as 70 break his leg.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

Isaac Bloss has had a new and
substantial sidewalk built in
front of the Commercial Hotel
property. Also a new paling fence
on the east side of said property.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

G. Bernstein will have a Grand
Opening when he moves into the
Bank Building. Watch these
columns for the announcement.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

WASTED.-A salesman, to cell
Fly Nets for Horses, on commits.
sion. Apply AT ONCE to Cameron
u Webb, ADVANCE Building, Cere-
do w. Va. apri-tf
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

Mrs. Wheeler left last Sunday
for East Lynn to join her son, who
has been at that place for some
time.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

Go to Huntington to have your
Photographs made. Prices reas-
enable. All work guaranteed by
Erskine, Proctor & Tully, Sd Ave-
nue. and 18th Street.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

The following named persons
took in the excursion to Cincin-
natl last Thursday: Mrs. Gussie
Bernstein, Miss Lizzie Calvin, II.
Baer, w. D. Janney and Geo. T.
Segur.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

You need the ADVANCE during
the campaign. Only so cents un-
til after the election.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

Mr.. w. M. Bloss and Miss Liz
zie CALVIN visited the home of the
latter's parents at Cannonsburg,
KY, last Sunday.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22
Others

Anxlously watch declining health OF
sneir daughters. So many are cut off
10y consumption in early years that
mere Is real cause for anxiety. In
me early stages, when not beyond
inc reach OF medicine. Hoods Sarsa-
PAniia will restore the quality and
quantity Of the blood and thus give
goo health. Read the following letter:
Ii - but just to write about my
daughter Oora, aged 10. She was COM
p'eseiy run down, declining, had that tired
ieenng, and friends said she would not
i've over three months. She had q bed
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

Mr.. P. L. Harrington, of Gray.
son county, Va, was the guest of
his cousin, John NJ. Harrington,
the first of this week.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

Maj. J. P. Wagner is building
porch and making other improve
ments to his handsome property on
West First Street.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

Messrs. n. A. Richards and c.
w. Deck moved into the building
formerly known as the CONNER
cial Hotel, Monday.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

Although Ceredo people do not now hear the
grunt OF the hog,
At night they are kept awake by the howl
of two hundred dogs.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

Arm BRoKEN.-Helen Bartram,
the little daughter Of Wed. Bar
tram, fell and broke her left arm,
while playing, last Friday.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY. .
Cheap Excursions to Buffalo Bills
Wild West and Congress of
Rough Riders of the World.

Rough Riders of the World.
10 is not more than once or twice in a life
time when a community 80 situated a. the
one In which We live is placed upon a level
with the greatest centers OF the world, such
"a London, Paris. Berlin, Vienna, Rome,
Madrid, New York, Boston, Philadelphia
and Chicago, In respect 70 one OF the really
most important features OF life. References
r. made in this instance 70 amusements. The
greatness of civilized development can be
measured by the diversions OF the people
In the cities named above IL IL unanimously
agreed that the greatest OF all the worlds
Amusement exhibitions n Buffalo Bits wild
West and Congress OF Rongh Riders Of the
World. This was the sensation OF all Europe
for I'VE years. viii erhibit At IRoNTON
OHIO, MAY LIST. Excursion trains will be
run from here on all lines OF travel, and es-
pecially low rates will be made for the round
trip.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

Boys' new Bicycle for sale at
cost. Call on the editor of this
paper. If
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

DR.. John Hopkins, wife and
child, of Boone county, are the
guests of DR.. G. L. Hopkins. The
first named, who has been attend
ing medical college at Louisville,
is. q brother of DR.. Hopkins, of
this place.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

Mr.. j. w. Jones, a printer of
Louisa, KY, made this office a
pleasant call, yesterday.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

Wrights celery Tea regulates the
liver and kidneys. cures constipation
and sick headache. 26c at all druggists.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

Hoods Pills are the best family
cathartic and liver medicine.
Harmless, reliable, sure.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

A. j. Num- & Son keep gasolin
for sale.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

Sars apariIIa

Isthe One rrue Blood Purifier. An drurxissa. N.
Prepared only BY G. I. Hood q Co., Loweii. MASH.
Hooas. Dsuu are purely vegetable. re-
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Announcements.
FOR COUNTY CLERK

We are authorized to announce Daniel
wright as candidate for County Clerk, sub
tsot TO the Republican convention.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

w. +. Dye has a nice line Of
samples and his prices on clothing
are very low.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22
IOCRL NEWS

~Patrons of this paper will please send
10 this Office notices OF their friends visiting
here or e.sewhere.-ED.1
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

Zee DR. Miles EEEyg PIAgrERs Tor SPINAL.
WEAKNESS. All druggists sell 'em COZ 80
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

Farms for Sale or B1ehsaos for Tewn
Fropsrtu.
have for sale for cash or Ontims, ~ exohauoe
Tor town property, farms ranniuR 10 price
from $500 ~ sloOO. These farms are I'm proved
four OF whioh have on them good dwellings.
orchards, etc, and all are ia Wayne county,
W Va. For fuFtber particulars call on ~
ddress, J. ~. elief, Sheaiq- ". Va.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22
Insure NOW!.
ROBT. CAMERON. By. WEBB
CAMERON & WEBB,
Manufactures Of
All KINDS Of Flu Nets for
Horses,
Advance B'Pd'G, GeredO, W. Va.

We are prepared to furnish Fly
Nets for Horses--made from the
best sotton twine--all styles and
colofs. None but retail dealers al
lowed to handle our goods. Our
goods are warranted to be solid col.
ors and have proven to be the hest
in the market. We also manufac-
ture Hammocks. Write US for
terms, etc.
Cameron & Webb.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-04-22

923 Sd Ave-, HUNTINGTON, W. Va.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-01-10

felicita por clio al General Martinez Cam
pos.
10 qu1 mss han admirado aplaudido los
manifestantes fue la franqueza y la hidal
ga sincerida1 con que 81 general contesto al
discurso del senior Santos Guzman.
Creia el Pacifcador que despues de 10 ocu-
rrido en- las provincas de Santa Clara Ma
tanzAs hubiese desmerecido ante los repre-
ssntantss de les partidos politicos, pero Ell
recbimiento cordial y afsctuosisimo que Sc
ls hizo por los directories de aquellas tres
agrupaciones ell dfa en- que llego la Haba-
ma, le convenci6 de que en- NADIA habian su-
frido sus merecimientos, ''esa prueba de
csrho do coufaDza" dijo el General "a
mucho me obliga, pues veo que pesar de
que no 10 he hecho bien todaVia me apo
y4is."
Esta ruda eal franqueza esa noble y
sencilla snceridad fue 10 que mas entusias
mo coumovi6 los manfestantes.
Dir de labios del General en- Jefe que "no
10 habia hecho bieu', oirselo declsrar en- alta
yoz sin buscar pretextos para hacer recaer
la responsabilidad sobrs nadie, consideran
dose el solo responsible de todo, arraDco vi
vas aplausos atronadores entire los concu
rrentes.
Era squella Ia primera vez que resonaba
en- ell Palacio de la Plaza de Armas Ia voz de
Ia yerdad, ell acento solemue de la sinceri-
dad mas generosa; Ia palabra respetabilfsima
del General en- Jefe de un ejercito d Glen
to veinte mil hombres, que espontaneAmente
oargabs sobre sus hombres, no los laureles
de Ia victoria, sino la pesada y mortiicante
cruz de todas las amarguras, de todss las
decepciohes de todo 10 que habia sucedido,
de cuanto habia visto, de cuanto habis
contristado abatido su espfritu.
Per ESQ resulta grande el General Marti-
nez CAmpos, porque no solo SO evidencia la
grandeza de alma en- las victorias; ell mejor
crisol para el temple de las almas heroicas,
es sin duda aIguna, la adversidad.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-01-10
UNA ESCUELA MODELO
LEON DE PREMOL

Va no es un misterio para nadie que ia
instruction, conduciendo las carreras Hbe-
rales ha creado IN gran numero de perso
mas desclasjfcadas.
La obstruction SO ha hecho cada dfa ma
yor, ha podido decirse que los diplomas,
que tan EMBELLISHMENTS conceden en- su re-
daccion una gran caDtidsd de prerrogativas
isoneeras, erap diplomas de miseria.
CuaDtas, para no citar sino una categorfa
de personals, c1antas j6Venes, provistas de
su diploma superior, Sc hallan en- la imposi-
bilidad de encontrar IN empleo, conCurren
en- vano soIicitaudo Colocaciopes en- correos Y
telegraf0s, telefOuos y otras admiuistracio-
nes pdb'icas y, fnalmepte Sc ven obljgsdas a
desistir de su sueflo de fuucioparismo, acep
tando una colacacion en- el ccmercio en- la
i1dustria. Triste es hacerlo copstarl Aque-
las que dirfase estan decididas ceder por
la Geceeidad tem9n la d1racion de IN apren
diz lje al cabo del que no Sc encontrarfa la
salvaci6n, no les queda sino la amarguaa
el desalieuto con su cortejo de malos con
seios, Ipobre de elias! el desenlace fatal que
acecha la mujer joven, sin recursos y sin
sost6n.
Por otra parte, Ia ensefianza professional,
haciendose demasiad0 tecDica, hs creado s
su vez tsmbien, sns ineptos, mas bien, sus
preteuciosos: gentes que quieren euse guida
ser espatace5, sin conocer NADIA del taller
pr6ctico. In cuesti6a parece tan grave que
ell congreso dc S0ciedades sabias, hay tres
afIos, plar taaos esta pregunta 'JQu6 debe
preferirse2 ala escneis on el taller, ell ia
iler en- la escaeai" Nc declare en- esa 6poca
= me decide sun por Ia primera proposition.
Es pecesario que la escueia esIs en- ell taller,
es decir, que el estudio t6cnico no sea mas
que ell comentario Immediate de lcs princi
pios aplicados.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-01-10

rriente, SO hace saber los licitadores su-
bastas para que 10 tepgan presente y no ha
gan proposiciones que excedan del tipo en-
10 moneds nuevs; y debiendo llevarse s
cabo las de la tarde del dfa ID de los co
rrientes ell remate del suministro de carnes
para todos los hospitales munieipsles de es
fin de que los lioitadores que concurran &
dichas subastas lenea aquel requisite con
respecto al tipo fanzas marcados por Ia
misma
Ponce, de Enero de 1895 Ell Alcalde
Presidente Juan Jose Pot0uS. s-3
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-01-10
DIARIo DE LA GUERRA

| Los que no Sc daban cueuta del empenC
que ponfs el general Martinez Campos er
dirigir las operaciones desde el teatro mis-
mo de la guerra, comprenderan ahora la rs.
zon que le asistfs.
Unon cuantos dias falt6 do Santa Clara
para ir recibir en- Ia Habana las tropaa
expedicionarias que llegabAn de la Penfnsu
Ia, tan corto espacio de tempo bsst6 para
que los insurrectos lograran rebasar Ia divi
soria de las Villas primero despu6s la Zsza
& internarse mas tards en- Ell centro de IL
provincial de Santa Clara
va ha vuelto ell general en- jefe al teatro
de operac1onesS psro no ha lido 8 Villa Clara,
rebssada va per ell n1cleo de la insurrecciou
ha lido contener 81 ayance de frente, como
noaotros suponfamos, qued4ndose en- Oien
fuegos. Ell avaace dc MSximo Gomez y
Maceo nos ha obi gado a reconoentrar bss-
tantes fuerza5 en direction de Siguanea, (
dorde 80 han dirigido con buen gclpe de
gantes varios csbscillas. AIgo dssguarne-
olds haDra Guedado con estos movimientos
la jurisjlcclcn de Remedies. Lamentable
seria que aprogcch2seu esta circumstances
algunss psrtIdss, para corrersc por ell Norte
de Santa C:aca hScia Matanzas.
Podra ser, como parecen indicarlo los par
tes oficiSles, que Ell grneso dc las paItidRS &
cnyo frente estan Gomez Meceo, vsya 8
r0fugiarss en- ell Vale de Siguanea Nos
otros nos psrmitimos ponerlo en duda- IS
nternarAn alf, al q ellos les obligan nusstra4
Columns, no de propo5ito deliberate, por-
que 10 que pretenden y les convene es pasar
ell rio Arimao primero y oil Cunao dsspu6s
para lIevsr su geute Matapzas.
Escritas las anteriores lfneas, nuestras
mpresiones SO hap confrmado pleuameDte
El grueso de las partidas ha strayesado
va los dos rios indicados, y por las musstrss
mArcha hacia la provincia de Matanzas,
Dues one sc indica an Dresencia an C2marO-
mes Flores, sobre la Inca f6rrea de Glen
fue gos Villa Clara 81 los insurrectos
no Sc detienen ante Oienfuegos, cosa POGO
probable, dada su tactica, anDQue clio les
incita la presencia er esta poblaciou del ge-
neral en- jefe, atr&vesarGn el rio Damujf ma
Vegab en- sguas de su curse, subiend0
para lograrlo hasta Cartsgsna desde alli
pasarau la provincial dc Matanzas, pues
por las trszas, no obstante 10 que dice ell
el avan e de los rebeldeA haoia Occidente,
nuestrss fuerzas de las Villas SO han que
dado casi todas a retsguardia del enemigo
I, daVia podra impedfrseles Ia entrada en-
MatanzRs, 81 SO ha teDido la precaucion de
refolzar con los batallones reclen llegados
con los que prestsn guarnici6n en- Ia Haba-
ma, nue. as coiumnas de MatanZas; mas,
por desgracia, no vsmos en- los despachos
ofciales nipgupa indication que confrme
esta suposici6n nuestra
La operacion, sin embargo, de puro indica-
da, es cast elemental; porque con ella, no
solo sc tendrfa el frente del eI emigo, sino
que cabrfa cogerle entire dos fuegos.
Nuestra veutsja por ahora porque en- ell
avance del enemigo puede haber ventaja en-
ciertos casos, consiste, por 10 tanto, en- el
atreyimiento de los rebeldes, que estAn lie
vando efecto la operaci0n mas arriesgada
que cabe imsginar.