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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

Immigrants infected with smallpox
were detained at Springfield, his, upon
their arrival from Baltimore.
Thomas Cusack Of Chicago has been
appointed aide-dc-camp 90 Governor
Altgeld. with the rank Of colonel
Pearl Bryan's head was thrown into
the Ohio river, according 20 the prose-
cutting attorney Of Newport, Ky.
W. +. Berghauser Of Fulton, No., at.
tempted To kin himself, bat is no, sori.
ously injured.
The sultan has agreed 20 deliver Row
George p Knapp to a United States con.
sui.
Matabcle spies have been discovered
IN Bulnwayo. One has been shot.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17
DUG HIS WAY OUT.
How Davies Escaped Prom the County
Jail at winterset. Ia.

How Davies Escaped Prom the County
Jail at winterset, Ia.
WINrERsEr. ~, April &c. Davies,
confined in the county Jail charged with
wrecking bank at Po-u, Of which ho
was cashier, and Ed Stroeter, M alleged
harness thief, escaped Tuesday night by
tunneling under the Jail Two other
prisoners, a bootlegger and n hogthief,
refused TO escape. The prisoners had
been digging the tunnel ever sine g
Easter Sunday. The dirt was concealed
by throwing IL on top Of cage. The
tunnel is 30 feet long, and at one point
Is Il feet under ground. Davies, It Is
charged, robbed the Peru bank Of fi5,-
900 last July. He was caught In No
vcmber az Avoca. n. Y, where he was
running a bank under the name "
Douglas, Parties are securing the coun-
try for them. The Sheriff Offers 800
reward Tor their capture.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17
cHAaaEp MlrA lARoENY.
Father and son Arrested 10 Account
For sotac stock sales.

NEw YORK. April i0.--James Walsh
and Thomas J. Walsh, who until Do.
oombcr- - conducted a banking bust
noss as Walsh a Son, have been arrest
cd and arraigned before Magistrate Mott
ON a charge Of larceny. The complain
ant Is James A. Walsh, a manufacturer
Of bags. He claims that the defendants
sold 800 shares Of Distilling and Cattle
Feeding company's stock, valued at
$500, belonging 20 him. and failed 70
pay over 10 him the proceeds. The ac-
cused Washes said they were not ready
20 60 on with an examination and asked
that the case 90 over. Mr.. Walsh, S.,
then asked the court II his examination
could not b. at another time, az his son
had ruined him and ho did not wish 70
have their examination together Magis-
trte Mott agreed and fixed their bail at
$4,000 each. The father at once fur.
nished the desired amount, but made NO
effort to keep his son from going TO Jail.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17
C. C. PERKINS DEAD.
lie Was nallplaysr. an Athlete aud
Lawyer.

CHICAGO. April &c. G.. Perkins.
cx president Of the White Chapel club,
died last evening after an illness Of
five days Mr.. Perkins was born at
Galena, his Hewas a ballplaycrof some
reputc and is well known in athletic
circles His large acquaintance and So
cial qualities made his progress in pro-
fession Of law rapid and promising. I'm
I'll his retirement from public Office he
was clerk In Judge Collins court. Mr..
Perkins connection with the White
Chapel club, was farfamod. Il was ho
who. rs president Of that club, delivered
the unique grafton at the funeral Of Y.
5. Collins, the president q the Dallas
Suicide club Of Dallas, Tex, who willed
his body TO the White Chapel club after
committing suicide.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17

Having sold my barber ship and bust
ness 70 j. C. Allen, In rctireing tom
the management ] leg leave 70 thank
the public Tor past favors and patron.
age and wonld respectfully solicit the
continuance Of the same for my success
sor, believing be will give you just as
good satisfaction as have. will re.
main with Mr.. Allen for time.
Respectfully,
l22 j.. y. Mustachia.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17
Insane Prom Illness.

DENVER. April i6.-J. o. Kennedy, =
clerk in the auditors Office Of the I'm
ion Pacifc railroad, formerly travelling
auditor Of that ruad. shot his wife In
the right temple and his young son "a
the mouth with a small revolver here
and then attempted 20 kill himself with
a knife. His wounds arc not fatal. Ken
needy owing to his long illness has un.
douhtedly become insane.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17
rres silver Turned Down.

FARGO, y. d., April l6.-The Re-
publican state convention yesterday, was
one Of the most enthusiastic in the his
tory Of the state. The whole northwest
has looked 10 this state with interest
and waited patiently for the result on
silver question and the presidential sup.
port. Free silver was turned down.
Tho delegates to the ST. Louis conven.
ton were Instructed 10 use all honorable
means to nominate Mckinley.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17
CIsterns, CIsterns,

Paironize home industry by buying
one Of my galvanized eislerns. make
them In Bryan aud sell them cheaper
than you can buy them elsewhere. /
do all kinds Of iinwork, guttering, etc,
and kindly ask portion Of your trade
ll9 Respectfully,
j. A. MYERS.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17
WIN Walk out.

DENVER, April i6.-Thc Rocky Noun
tain News says editorially today that
the representatives Of Colorado in the
national gathering Of the Democratic
party viii walk from the hall and out Of
the party unless the platform contains
an unqualified declaration for free silver
coinage and a candidate suited 20 the
platfUrm.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17
gates-at-large. An are Bradley men
except Burnham. who Is for Mckinley
REPUBLICANS OF MAINE.
They Unanimously Indor.e speaker Reed
For the Presidency.


For the Presidency.
PORTLAND, Ne, April i6.-With en-
thusiasm almost unequalled In the his
tory Of Republican politics in this state
the convention for the nomination OF
delegates 10 the national Republican
convention at 81. Louis was held today.
Enthusiasm centered about the name OF
Thomas b. Reed as the unanimous
choice Of the convention as a candidate
for president Of the United States. The
convention was the largest ever assem-
bled in this city. The convention was
called 10 order by Joseph II. Marley
chairman Of the state committee and
also manager Of Mr.. Reeds campaign.
Hannibal +. Hamlin was chosen as
chairman and In the acceptance Of the
Office made an eloquent speech. Whcr-
ever Mr. Reeds name was mentioned
cheers repeatedly followed. When the
organization was completed the COM
mittee ON resolutions reported the follow
ing platform
"The republicans Of Maine gladly join
with their brethren Of other states M
presenting 10 the republicans Of the ma
ton for promotion 10 the presidency The
speaker Of the national house Of repro
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17
Allcmrlea 10 IIanr IIIm.elf.

ST. LOUIS, April l6.--John johnson, a
laborcr. % years old, attempted 10 COM
init suicide 10y hanging with a pair Of
suspeudcrs In a cell NJ the Chestnut
street station. johnson was arrested a
few minutes before for being drunk On
the street. He was discovered by tne
turnkey before he could hurt himself
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17

SOUTHAMPTON, April i0-The North
German Lloyd steamer Spree from New
York for Bremen, via this port, arrived
herr and reported having passed through
a terrific cyclone shortly after her do
parturc from Sandy Hook. The steam.
or. however was not injured.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17

APPLETo'. Wis. April i6.-Julivs
Zilke. who murdered in coldblood his
employer. 'dwin Davis, a wealthy
farmer. near Markesan, April I, VS.
captured here after a desperate struggle
in which he was probably fatally shot.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17

ALBANY, April l6.-The greater New
York bin was passed by the senate oven
the votoos II the mayors Of New York
and Brooklyn. The vote was "a ayes 70
IL navs.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17

Karl's Clover Root Tea Is sure
cure for Headache and nervous dis
eases Nothing relieves 40 quickly.
Sold by sam y. Wilson 4 Co.. Bryan.
II will tickle you after you try Il
You will be delighted With the results
Il gets there quick, no trouble, but q
z eat pleasure. The Wonder Ice Cream
Freezer does the work. You will grin
aud smack your lips In i've minutes
after you begln. Try one. il9
J. A. Myers.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17

MEANWHILE. Pa. April ia broken
rail on the New York, Pennsylvania
and Ohio railroad near Geneva, Pa,
wrecked he third section Of freight
train No. ~. Two men were killed and
three Others seriously injured.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17
Choice Seed Corn.

Thirty days earlier than our native
corn, and will mature before the dronlk
comes. also have Large German MIL
let. sorghum seed and all kinds Of
grain. Phone So. G. +. Moore.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17

CHICAGO. April l6.-In the Chicago
river there are now 800 vessels laden
and ready 20 sail as soon as word is re-
ccivod from Mackuaw that the passage
Is clear. Tho cargoos arc valued az &c.
OOO 900
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17

XESIA. O., April iG.-Charles Morrii,
the confessed murderer Of Mr., and Mrs.
Douthctts, committed suicide here by
cutting his throat, when told 10 gct
ready 10 10 20 Columbus 10 hang.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17

BrRNE, Switzerland, April iG.-An
immense landslide occurred at Trub =,
20 miles east Of this place Many farms
wcrc devastated whole forests were
carried of. and .he loss Is said 10 be
most serious.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17

BUTTE, Mont, April l0.-J. f. Kelly,
a prominent Mason and one Of the larry
est fruit do9lers here, suicided by shoot
ing himself In the head. The cause was
domestic trouble. Kelly carried s63 900
insurance.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17

HAVANA. April iG.-Lotters from Go
meg, Maceo. Aguirre and other insur-
gent leaders show that the estimated loss
Of property by fire In the district Of Ar.
tcmisia. in the province Of Pinar del Rio
alone amounts TO S3.000.0O0.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17
WIN Win n United.

DENVER. April lG.--Allen w. Thur.
man Of Ohio sent message 10 the Dem.
ocratic state convention In Colorado pre-
dieting victory for silver at Chicago II
the Democrats from the western states
are united and determined.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17

Fine toilet soaps atm. II. James i2i
Ladies' madres shirt waists and beau
iiiul bells 70 mslch al Cole Bros. III
Fishing and hunting expeditions are
becoming numerous.
Bath and cardsee sponges very cheap
q n. Il. James. l2l.
Miss pearl Evans returned to yelascO
Yesterday
When you want to smoke iiy the
fairest Wheel" at NJ. II. james. i2l
ny alfalfa. Il is fine fiT stock. Also
have q full line Of other feed siuis.
phenCs7. TT. Castles.
Miss Maud Stove Of Ardmore, l. T.,
l. visiting Miss Edna Nall.
beautiful line Of ladies' aue madres
shirt waists, the latest STYLES and ei.
fleets. iuai received al Cole Bros. liz
Office Tor rent Residence for sale.
Apply to RI. Ford. i2S
Charles Carr went to Houston yes.
terdaH
Mn. G. Al. Proctor has received a
beautiful line Of new Dreiden silks for
dresses ank waists. l24
Architect J. A. Borgs Of Houston,
was here yesterday.
'Jorsey Illy" -four Il the best. Try
one sack. Sold by zuber 4 McDou-
eald. l22
Fine peffnmery and toilet articles q
N. II. James. i2i
Misses Bessie Ross and Rita sbiss
hlIt,illsrneifrom Hampstead accam.
panied BY Miss Katie Hill.
For sale-My residence. Well locat'
Ell near graded school, b gh and vel
drained, with every convenience. APP
ply . v, b. Hudson. ll9
Ask your physician, your druggist
aud your friends about ShllOh's Cure
Cor Consumption. They viii recon-
mend Il. Sold by Sam b. Wilson 4
Co. Bryan.
The Baptist revival is growing in at.
tendance and interelt II you haven
been attending, doso.
zuber & McDougald have the ex-
e|uaive privilege Of handling Of Jersey
t'lf'' iiour here and guarantee every
sack they sell. i22
Lost ? pair Of gold frame gentleman's
spoeiaelas, 600 reward for return to
odlcc. f22
Architect Hoegs and Messn. VIM.
Koppe. q. s. Parker and W. L. saun-
ders went down to Pitts Ferry yesier-
day on business connected with the new
bridge.
II Is getting TO be pretty generally
known around town that the "Curios.
ilyn ia the best O. cigar. Sold by NJ,
II. James. 1871
The resolutions passed by the Bap-
list church are republished this morn
ing By request Of the pastor. Read
-gnem. II You are amembcr Of that
church and not living up to your duty
these prolIacled services will afford an
opportunity Tor you to get right.
Summer mating In beautiful pat
terms. bobinet mosquito netting, etc
inst received at Cole Bros. III
Jersey LILY" -four Is made From
Michigan poft wheat, the finest IN She
world. Sold only by Zuber McDou
gald. l22
Thousands Of cases Of Consumption
Aslhmn. Coughs. Colds and Group ar
cured every day by Shlloh's Cure. SOLD
By Sam y. Wilson & Co. Bryan.
An East Texas farmer namei Adaml
died u elanders near Nacogdoches
few days ago. lie contracted the dis
Vase nom bis mule team through tn,
Infection 81 sore on his arm.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17
Adjourned at last

OTTAWA. April l6.-The house adj
joumcd az 2 80 o'clock this morning
after being continuously i'm session since
Monday nc O'Clock.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17

BANGOR, Me-, April i6.-Tho Repub-
lican Fourth district convcntioDrcnomi-
mated for the eighth time Charles A..
Boutcllc, as representative In congress.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17

CALVES ~, April i6.--Olof Torgcr
son, locomotive engineer from Yoa.
KUN, fell over dead in q saloon tonight
here.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17

Karrs Clover Root Tea purines the
blood and gives a clear and beautiful
complexion. Sold by Sam b. Wilson
a Co, Bryan.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17

Constipation causes more than half
the Ills OF women. Karl's Clover Root
Tea Is pleasant cure for Constipation.
Sold by Sam Il. Wilson & Co, Bryan.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17
Lawn MOwers--Rubber Hose.

Now Is the time 10 buy Lawn Mowers
and Rubber Hcse for lawn sprinkling,
/ sell the Majestic, High Wheel lawn
mowers. They are frst-cla.s and
cheap. Askirga portion Of your trade,
! am, Respectfully, ETC.,
l2i ]. A. MYERS.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-04-17

kome smart Aleck has stolen and
slrtvcd my ice cream signs
ARE / advertised Ice cream soda
cents a glass. II does not make
difference, however. as ! sell
niIiies lice cream soda daily, as Il
best Eve cent drink ever sold across
s.nv .oda water counter here or any
slore el.e. no A. EsnEN.
Sell the Wisconsin Peerless Reflig-
aa,or.. They we're selected By the
rbisea states government from among
al sho exhibits at The late Worlds fair
q Chicaeo s. being most worthy aud
aud they resolved two highest Awards
over an competitors. Special features
ofmv WISCONSIN Peerless Reirigcraiors
- mineral wool filling, perfect clean
sable line system, seven walls 10 pre-
.aree ice and numerous other improve
menls that our competitors fail to have.
kindly asking you TO call and examine
them j remninIIspec'faly.
t22 J.. A. Myers.
consumption. LaGrippe. Pneumonia,
.,,6 aii Tnnaal and Lung diseases are
e..,.6 hv shlloh's Cure. Sold ny Sam
n wilson 4 Co, Bryan.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
IDENTIFIED AS CooNEY THE FOX,
Muscc Manager Recognizes John Il.
knnNe as u NOtOriOMs Mnn.

ST. JOSEPH Dec. 20.-John p. Kunze,
who was arrested Thursday while travelling
on a Santa Fe train at Newton, Kan, and
who has been taken to Leavenworth to
answer to the charge of obtaining money
under false pretenses. is none other than
Cooney the Fox, the famous suspect so long
wanted as a witness in the famous murder
case of DR.. ID. ]. Cronin. He Is positively
identified by Manager Bert Martin of the
local musee, whom he called to see while
in this city early this week, negotiating for
the purchase of the Bacon house, for which
he was to pay $40, 900 cash. Manager Martin
knew Kunze when he was on exhibition in
Chicago in 1888, when Martin delivered the
lecture attending the daily exhibition. After
negotiating for the Bacon house Kunze went
10 Leavenworth and bought the Hotel Inn
perial for $25,000, giving Mr.. Boser, owner
of the building, check for $500 on Balti-
more bank to bind the sale. He enjoyed a
touch of high life while in Leavenworth. for
which, 1t is alleged others paid the bills,
and finally borrowed 81 from the hotel clerk
and left by night train, being overtaken
at Newton and brought back. Martin be
leves the man has money and that his con-
duct is the result of his eccentricities, which
were displayed fully when he was out on
bail pending the Cronin trial.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
GOMEZ'S MEN OVERRuN MATANZAS
Cubnns Are supreme in the Hills He
yOnd the Trocha.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 2O.-A special to the
Commercial Tribune from Tampa. Fla, says
Passengers from Cuba state that reports are
openly accumulating that Matanzas province
is overrun by Gomezs advance forces. Nu-
merous bands of insurgent guerrillas also
have created a reign of terror among the
Spanish garrsons in the smaller towns.
who hardly dare venture outside their picket
lines
All news from the east side of the is.
land is that the insurgents are doing as
they please in the hills beyond the trocha.
Two more garrsons have just deserted to
the Cubans. one of $50 the other of 200
men. Their officers alone remained faithful
and were permitted to escape to other Span
sh stronghods. Various engagements are
reported at Estever between the insurgent
guerrilla forces and an advancing column
of Spanish soldiers under Colonel Jose Nunez.
The Spanish, with considerable loss, drove
the insurgents OFF the field. Nevertheless
the insurgents returned later and renewed
the asrault on the Spanish column The
Spaniards are reported to have attacked a
hospital filled with Cuban wounded near
Arena Saturday. The story says they killed
all of the wounded and then burned the hos
pital
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
HAVANA SHOWS NO EXCITEMENT.
senate Committees Action Has
Gnmsed No DIsnrLcrs In CmItn.

senate Committees Action Has
Caused No Disorders in Cubn.
HAVANA, Dec. 20.-The column of Cen
eral Rey sustained six hot combats while
acting as convoy for provisions destined
for Bayamo. The insurgents finally sue
ceeded In effectng a retreat, carrying a
large number Of the wounded with them.
Quiet reigns throughout Havana and no
disorders have resulted from the announce
ment of the action of the foreign affairs COM
mittee OF the United States senate. Opn-
ion, however seems to be unanimous that
any foreign interference in the affairs of
Cuba Will meet with disapproval here and
that all parties loyal to the crown will
unite to repel any invaders with as much
energy as is manifested by Senor Canovas
del Castillo, president of the council of
Spain, himself 1t Is reported here that
Carlos Sarate, an insurgent leader. has de-
serted and surrendered to one of the Span
ish outposts Interviewed yesterday at
Santiago de las Vegas, he confirmed the
announcement of the death of Maceo and
young Gomez. During the course of the
interview he stated that Perico Delgado
was twice seriously wounded during the en-
counter with Major Girujeda and his forces
near Punta Bravo when Maceo was killed.
Fernando Weyler, son of Captain General
Weyler, has joined Havana volunteer
corps and Is acting as lieutenant on the
staff of Colonel ArcoS
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
VENEZUELA WILL RATIFY IT.
Certainty of the Adoption of the Ar
lli1rulinn IrcaIA L. AnnnrGul.


Copyright, 1896, by Press Publishing Company)
CARACAS, Venezuela, Dec. 20.-(New York
World Cablegram-Special Telegram).-
There is no doubt that the Venezuelan con-
gress will ratify the Guiana boundary arbi-
tration treaty with England, negotiated by
the United States That President Crespo
is entirely satisfied with it, know officially.
have talked with the governors of four
states of the Venezuelan republic and all
four favor the ratification of the treaty.
President Crespo received yesterday Senior
Jesr-sfrdrade, Venezuela's minister to the
United States, who came here from Washing
ton recently. bringing with him draft OF
the treaty for ratification. The president
received at the same time, Mr. James j.
Storrow. the Boston attorney, who prepared
and submitted to the boundary commission
appointed by the United States Venezuela's 6
brief, in answer TO the British blue book sum-
mary of the case. Senior Andrade and Mr..
Storrow sailed together today for New York.
W. NEPHEW KING.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21
ST. JOE & CRANE bland SALE.
Figured Out < Paper. ~

| Figured Out Paper.
ST. JOSEPH. Dec. 20 ilhelm L. Bull
of Edward Sweet 4 ca enry Budge Of
| Hall Garten & Co, A. II ne OF the Cen
trail Trust company an lliam Strauss
counsel for the reorgani2, committee. all
of New York, will arrive hit and inspect
the St Joseph & Grand d railway and
property and will be btnuers at the sale
of the road at Hastings, December %.
Il. McNeill president and general manager
of the oregon Railway and Navigation com
pany of Portland, Ore, arrived today. II
sents at the sale. The theory obtained here
is that his purchase of the Grand Island
would mean the early consummation of the
cherished scheme of paralleling the Union
Pacific and Central Pacific by means of
union of branch lines built by them in the
height of their prosperity and Of merging
interests with an eastern trunk line, the
Baltimore & Ohio, for instance, so as to COM
plete the unbroken transcontincntal line be
tween the two oceans. Confirmation of this
theory is found in the present movement
for a new short line between Denver and
Salt Lake City, which would shorten the
rail distance 200 miles, and in the fact
that by the construction of PA miles of track
the Grand Island could be united with the
Baltimore & Ohio at Beardstown, Ill, obtain
a Kansas City and Omaha entrance and
reach Denver. via Alma, Neb., Colby. Kan
and the Kansas division of the Union Pacific,
which is not government road. This. with
the Denver-Salt Lake short line, would bring
about junction with the Utah & Northern,
the Oregon Short Line and the Oregon Rail
way and Navigation company and land the
Baltimore 4 Ohio in Portland Ore.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 20.-1he new
United States cruiser, Brooklyn, which has
been lying at League island navy yard
since going into commission four weeks
ago will start on her first official cruise
next Saturday She will steam first to the
naval station at Newport, II. !. After her
torpedocs have been taken on board, the
cruiser will proceed to Brooklyn, where
the citizens of that municipality viii for
mally present to the ship n handsome sill
yer service. After this ceremony and the
attendant festivities have been concluded,
the ship viii go to Hampton Roads and
join the Atlantic squadron.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-21

between Havana and Matanzas provinces,
find greatly improved since | was here in
May Then the railway was open only to
Matanzas, subject to frequent Interruptions.
There was no communication beyond that
point. The greater part Of the line to Glen
fuegos 1870 miles, is In operation at present.
Trains run daily to Colon Santo Domingo,
thence to Cienfuegos The southern road was
not running beyond San Felipe then. Now
daily trains are running regularly to Union
de los Reyes. The Batabano route is running
regularly. In May 1t was subject to constant
Interruptions. The road to Guanajay too,
Is in regular operation, as is the line to Ar
temisa. | will learn the conditions in Pinar
del Rio later.
Havana is perfectly quiet. The streets
are filled with promenaders. There
is music in the public square Comic opera
reigns in the theaters. Tuban, a noted
Spanish actress opens the Tacon theater
tonight. The house Is all sold
WILLIAM SHAW BOWEN.