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The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09
FOUND DEAD.

p, G. Brookston, better known
here as "Scotty,' was found dead
in his bed up stairs over Tim KeIlys
saloon at twelve o'clock last night.
rhe deceased had inherited some
$4,000 from a relatiye in England.
A short time ago the money
was sent him, and since that time
he has been on a protracted drunk
He has a brother in the United
States, whose whereabouts are
not known, aud other relatives in
England. We learn that some
50, 600 still remains in the bank
here to his credit which will find its
way to his heirs.
Mr.. Ed Shut, the undertaken
will bury the remains at Rose Hill
cemetery this afternoon,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

clothes or sewing for others to patch out a
meagre income. Women who are too
much on their feet, or who are unable to
stand the strain Of over-work and worry,
are peculiarly susceptible to the weak
nesses and Irregularities that are the bane
Of womankind. The symptoms OF such
arrangements are insufficient or excessive
menstruation, headache, backache, neu-
ralgia, leucorrhoa, displacements and ex-
irene nervousness amounting in many
cases to hysteria. The use Of morphine is
dangerous and examinations by male ply.
sicians are painful and unpleasant.
Bradheld's Female Regulator, the
standard remedy for quarter Of a CEN
tury, will speedily and permanently cor
rect the worst disorders of women. Brad
fields Regulator is sold by druggists at
one dollar a bottle. Interesting and valu'
able books for women mailed free on
application.
The BRADFELD REGULATOR co., Atlanta, Ca
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09
W. W. MaGEE DEAD.

W. w. MaGee, a well known citi-
zen Of Miller county died at his
home near Old Rondo, this morning
at three O'Clock. Mr.. MaGee was at
one time, the assessor of Miller
county, and has served as deputy
in various Offices OF the county.
He was a Master Mason and man
whom every one respected and
liked. Hehad been sick for several
weeks, and passed away gradually
from this world. Mr.. Charles
Reeyes will have charge Of the fun
eral and bury the remains at the
Rondo burial ground We offer our
sympathy to the family and be-
reavcd friends and to the Masonic
Lodge in losing SO stauuch mem
Der.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09
NOTICE OF SALE.

Notice is hereby given that on Wednes-
day, the roth day OF August, 1893, we will
sell TO the highest bidder for cash the fol-
lowing property.
ice box, stored by T, E. Nightengale.
. box household goods, stored by Jim Hill
! pool table, stored by W. II. Wells & Co.
? boxes soap, stored by W. 7. 6 R. J.
Wilson.
? wagons, knocked down in parts; | pony
box: ! property box, stored by Capt. j. H.
Wood.
boxes household goods; I clothes ham
per, etc, stored by Mrs. lily D'ArmOnd.
! box advertising matter, stored by DR..
Harry.
The said sale will take place between the
hours Of Q a. m. and II a. M, at the ware
rooms OF the Hunter Transfer and Storage
Co., situated at Nos. $40 and 32I, East
Front street, TeXarkana Ark.
HUNTER TRANSFER & STORAGE co
Texarkaua, Ark, July 2Sth, 1903. r729
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

From Mr. Ferguson join agent of
the Iron Mt. aud T. 81 p, Rys. we
learn that business is much better
this year than last. during the
month of July there we're handled
iu the yards of these companies
here, 6j2 more loaded cars, than in
the corresponding month of last
year. This is a good showing, and we
congratulate the management that
it is so.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09
A BARREL
OF MONEY.

We have made money and
Can save you money on Pianos,
Organs, String Instruments,
Sheet Music and all other
articles known IN music. See
us before buying. We defy
competition. The best stock
of Sheet Music ever in this
city, at half value,
!. w. LASHLEYS
MUSIC HOUSE.
220 Vine St., Texarkana, Ark.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Mrs. Jewett Reeves who is a
daughter to Major W. E. Estes,
and who has been here since last
Saturday week, stopping with her
sister, Mrs. James Robinson, will
leave tomorrow for Mckinney,
Texas, where she will have a school
Mrs. Reeves came here to see her
father whom she has not seen be-
fore in several years.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Contractor E. NJ. Walker has se-
cured the contract Tor the brick
WORK upon the new Baptist church,
and is now placing the brick upon
the ground, Mr. Jack Semlear will
superintend the work upon the build
ing. This new church promises to
be the pride Of the city, in the way
of church edifce, and we congratu-
our friends in this denomination up.
on their enterprise in determining
to erect it.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Mr.. Louis Lawson was asked to-
day by the reporter if he and Mr.
Kline had an idea Of building an up
stairs opera house on the corner Of
Elm street and Broad, as such a
report had gained ccrrency, and he
s lid, no, he did not care to invest in
this direction. The house will be a
two story business house like SINH
lar ones in the block.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09
For Sac

DeHrable lots on Equality Hill"
near @ O, Turner's, at bagan.
One and one half lots for 5000.
Terms reasonable. title perfect. For
further inform alton apply to
A. S. DELAMAR
No. 1903 East Broad street.
7 30 3 W.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Mr.. G. W. Miett, the travelling
canine trainer, is in the city, and
informs us that he will give an eX-
hibition at the park in day or
two. He has trained dog that
leaps from height Of one hundred
feet INTO water, some half a dozen
others are trained to perform a
number Of feats
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Nr Robert Cannon, formerly
with the Cotton Belt, has secured a
place at Dallas with a railroad COM
pauy. he has our best wishes for
his success.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

The following officers have taken
their place here, as a cabinet to
manage the affairs of the TeXark-
ana & Ft. Smith railroad from
Mena TO Port Arthur:
W. E. Green, Superintendent; j..
r. Williams, train master. The fol-
lowing clerks came with the officers:
l.. S. Sears, John A. Bigelow, ST.,
John, T. C. Tupper, W. F. Bond, ].
NJ. Bennett, W. P, Lambert, H. B.
Guuett. D. E. Kennedy, S. W.
Welsh, W. W. Forbish and w. O..
RocheII: We learn that chief en-
gineer, F. T. Robertson, and clerks
will arrive soon and take up their
quarters here. Our city extends to
each and every one of these gentle
men a glad hand and will try and
make it so pleasant for them that
they will never want to pull up and
leave us,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Carl Hack came back home from
Baker Springs yesterday and Mr..
Allison went up to take his place.
Carl reports that DR.. w. A. Robin
son and Mr.. Stanfeld went into the
mountains on a hunt and among
other things killed was a bear which
they brought to the Springs to
show their prowess as hunters. Mr..
Hack tells us that the visitors there
are having all kinds of fun and
pleasure, and he was Ioath to leave,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

We are having a little more rain
Just at this time than we need. If
there is any way to bottle If up for
future use, we are in favor of en-
pl0ying the means.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

SEWER a Winfield, Insurance
Agents, Represent "a iull line oi
strong and reliable Fire InNu-
rance Companies and loan mon-
cy on Real Estate.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

The worsmen are tearing up the
wooden pavement in front of j. w.
Harts and the Hoffman hardware
store, TO day. They will use con-
crete for the walk.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Ice cream made from pure Jersey
cream, can be had at Pratts lunch
counter Union depot either day or
uight-at retail, or m quarts or
pints. at reasonable prices. 76
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09
W1OMAN'SS.: s:
WORK.

An apt old
ldage de-
,lares that
wo III a NJ S
workisnevcr
done. This
is true Of the
housewives
manitoba du-
ties and ap-
proxiruately
true of the
thousands
who work all
dayiufactor-
iesand stores
and half the
night in
making and
meuding
Il, as~ nrun
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Before making your purchase of
a watch, ring or pin, see Chas, S.
Erber. He will save you money.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Hardin Brothers have a large
stock of furniture, stoves and
household goods for sale. If
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

The city engineer is kept very
busy making levels for side walk
constructors.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

If your lawn mower needs to be
sharpened, take it to the Edwards
Harness Co., No. 2l0 East Broad st.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

The best OF everything the mark
ct affords, at Huddleston Bros
meat market
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

For picnics and luncheons you
can find no better assortment than
at Warwick Moore Co. 6-26
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09
Wanted

Stock sawyers and OK drivers.
Good wages. Write to Whited q
Wheess Ltd, Alden Bridge, La.
S-5 2w.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

We guarantee our hams to be
absolutely perfect.
WARWICK-MOoBE Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Rev. J. Kidd Thompson arrived
this morning from Calvert, Texas,
and will be the guest of MIR. Oscar
Turner for several days. We well
come the reverend gentleman back
to the city.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Capt. T. K. Dunn, of Bodcaw,
Nevada county, is a visitor in the
city.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Chas. Erber guarantees every
thing as represented-not a single
Misrepresentation since organized
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Many of our Young ladies are
preparing 90 enter various colleges
throughout the south and east
Nextmouth wi'l be the opening of
many of the colleges.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

A prescription clerk is always in
attendance at the Palace Drug
Store.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Everything up-to.date at tht
Palace Drug Store fountain,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

New line ladies and geutlemen's
gold watches and chains at F. L.
Schuster's the old reliable. 9-l3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

7. A. lSims, Dentist All work
guaranteed. Office over Palace
drug store, corner Broad and State
Line Aye.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Dave Crawford, the uncrowned
king of the Bosebuds, was taken to
his bed this morning Mr., viii Nc
Cartney was giving Harry Ehrlich
pointers as to how to run a hotel,
this morning, and he will hold down
the place until Mr. Crawford re-
turns.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Mr., Whitley had one Of his cash
boxes on the street car demolished
on Sunday night by thief who
needed money He secured what
the car had taken in during the
day Mr.. Whitney should rob his
own boxes at night and not lead
the rascals into temptation"
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09
For Rent

The rooms over my store.
JonN p, KLINE.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Jewelry in all its branches at
Chas. S. Erber's. SO
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

The Palace Drug Store fountain
is open the year round.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

The Edwards Harness Co. are now
prepared to repair anything in the
line OF guns, pistols, locks, cash reg
isters, BICYCLES, ETC.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Money loaned on all articles of
value. Old gold and silver bought.
53 Chas S. ERBER.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Don't cuss the cook for bad coffee
but buy from us and always have
a rich delicious cup,
WARWICK MOORE Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Bargains IN unredeemed diamonds
and watches at Erber's. SO
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Remember the TEXARKANIAN Job
cflice can supply your every want
the very best class Of work at bot
tom prices.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Hon. Charles Todd and wife have
returned home from Hot Springs.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

The East Side City Council will
hold a meeting tonight. 1t is sim
cerely hoped that the hog nuisance
will not be overlooked
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Huddleston Bros. have lust re
ceived a fine hrc of smoked meats.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Mrs. f. NJ. Walker, has returned
from Winona, Mississippi.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Miss Bessie Whitley, left yester-
day for indianapolis to visit reIa-
tiyes. The young society people
here Of both sex will watch for her
return with keen relish.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Miss Tina Davidson returned this
morning from Corsicana, Texas.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Ice cream and Strawberries at
Ragland's, on the corner.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

The service at the Palace Drug
Store fountain is the very best.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Sterling silver novelties, diamonds,
wdtches-go to Erber's. 5-3
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Gentlemen's silver mounted sus-
penders, at f. l.. Schuster's. l2-l4.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Mr.. w. II. Huddleston ST. is re-
ported as gradually improving,
His many friends will be pleased to
know this.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

And still we hear nothing about
a new opera house.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

For Constipation take Karls ClO-
yer Root Tea, the great blood puri-
fer. Cures headache, nervousness,
eruptions on the face, and makes
the head clear as a bell Sold by
Smith Drug Co. I'm
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

All kinds of iced drinks at Sam
Ragland's.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

1t appears that the rainy wealth
er is to remain with us indefinitely
almost every day there is some rain
fall.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

The Little Rock papers are still
howling for another railroad. We
hope some one will relieve them
from this great grief at not having
fully as many railroads as the pa
pers think Little Rock needs.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Gov. Dan Jones, W, B. Auten
and W. S. Morgan are having po-
litical debate oyer the state. They
are all running for governor of the
state, and are telling what they.
will do when they are in power.
They speak here on the 10th Of this
month.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

The Elks are keeping up the in
terest in their order and are initiat-
ing new recruits almost weekly,
They have one Of the incest lodge
rooms in the state and it is kept in
good shape and scrupulously clean.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Mr.. George Aston, manager Of
the Oil Mill here, purchased from
G. A. Hays yesterday, lots five and
six, in block six, adjoining conduc-
tor Will Crouch's place. He will
let the contract for a house and
will become a solid citizen in the
right acceptatiou of the term.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Miss Louise Holman has again
forged to the front for the winner
of the scholarship in the Arkadel-
phia College.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Remember that f. L. SChuster
has the finest line OF sterling silver
novelties ever shown in the city, at
hard times prices, Call early and
secure some of his bargains l2-l4
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

J. II. Bolinger is here today from
Bjlinger, Louisiana.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

1t is reported at Washington
that Mckinley will lose three mem
bers of his cabinet by resignation
Secretaries Day, Bliss and Alger
It is said as soon as the peace con-
ditions take a tangabIe shape, these
members will ask to be relieved.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

W. f. Braggins of the 7. d p.
road was here yesterday.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

If you want drst-cIass repairing
done on your harness or saddles on
short notice take them to the Ed.
wards Harness Co. They are now
working three experienced saddle
and harness makers.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09
THE TEXARKANIAN
F. G. WOOTTEN. City Editor.
TUESDAY. AUGUsT2 lso8
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

]. II. Bolinger is here today from
B)linger, Louisiana.
W. f. Braggins of the 7. d p.
road was here yesterday.
Mrs. E. NJ. Walker, has returned
from Winona, Mississippi.
And still we hear nothing about
a new opera house.
Miss Tina Davidson returned this
morning from Corsicana, Texas.
Hon. Charles Todd and wife have
returned home from Hot Springs.
Gentlemen's silver mounted sus-
penders, at F. L. Schusters. l2-l4.
Huddleston Bros. have lust re
ceived a fine hrc of smoked meats.
Sterling silver novelties, diamonds,
wdtches-gO to Erber's. 5-3
The service at the Palace Drug
Store fountain is the very best,
All kinds of iced drinks at Sam
Ragland's.
Bargains IN unredeemed diamonds
and watches at Erber's. SO
Ice cream and Strawberries at
Ragland's, on the corner.
The Palace Drug Store fountain
is open the year round.
Jewelry in all its branches at
Chas. S. Erbers. 5-3
Everything up-to-date at the
Palace Drug Store fountain,
Capt. T. K. Dunn, of Bodcaw,
Nevada county, is visitor in the
CITY.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

Mage Ferguson, Walter Allison,
Ben Hawkins, Orland Holiday and
Arthur Marshall will form an ad-
dition to Baker Springs society,
they having gone there yesterday,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

IBz BRADFrELD REGULATOR co., Atlanta, Ca
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-08-09

WARwICK-MooBE Co.
A prescription clerk is always in
attendance at the Palace Drug
Store.
New line ladies and geutIemen's
gold watches and chains at F. L,
Schuster's the old reliable. 9-l3
T. A. ISims, Dentist All work
guaranteed. Office over Palace
drug store, corner Broad and State
Line Aye,
Money loaned on all articles of
value. Old gold and silver bought,
SO Chas. S. ERBER.
The Edwards Harness Co. are now
prepared to repair anything in the
line OF guns, pistols, locks, cash reg
isters, bicycles, etc.
Don't cuss the cook for bad coffee
but buy from us and always have
a rich delicious cup,
WARWICK MOORE Co.
1t appears that the rainy wealth
err is to remain with us indefinitely
almost every day there is some rain
fall.
Miss Louise Holman has again
forged to the front for the winner
of the scholarship in the Arkadel-
phia College.
Mr.. w. II. Huddleston Sr. is re-
ported as gradually improving
His many friends will be pleased to
know this
The East Side City Council will
hold meeting tonight. 1t is sin
cerely hoped that the hog nuisance
will not be overlooked.
Remember the TExARKANIAN Job
cfiice can supply your every want
the very best class of work at bot
ton nricpg
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FEAR THE INSURGENTS.
General Merritt Wants $4,000 Troops
That He May Be Able to Meet
Any Emergencies.

San Francisco. Aug. 3. = In reply to
dispatch received Tuesday from Gen.
Merritt, now at Cavite, Gen. Merriam
cabled that since the departure of the
governor general to the Philippines
five transports, with 1897 men, had
sailed from this port.
Scarcely had the message been sent
before Gen. Merriam received word
from the war department that Gen.
Merritt had asked to have his COM
mand increased from 10000 to so 900
troops in order to be able to meet any
emergency which may arise on account
of the hostile attitude of Aguinaldo
and the insurgent forces.
Washington, Aug. ~ Admiral
Dewey and Gen. Merritt are said to
have reported to President Mckinley
doubt of their ability to control the
insurgents at Manila, and a massacre
iii that city is imminent.
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Pope Counsels Internal Peace,

London, Aug. 5.-The Rome CORE
spondent of the Daily Mail says: The
pope is preparing an encyclical order
ing the Spanish clergy to avoid all po-
litical strifes and praising the virtues
and religious fervor of the queen re-
gent. His holiness viii also send a
letter TO the Spanish people, to be
read in all the churches. praising the
present dynasty and counselipg the
preservation of internal peace. Both
documents are intended TO be anti
Carlist in their influence.
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TROOPS MOVING FORWARD.
Our Soldiers Find Little Spanish Op-
position in Their March on
San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Ponce, Island of Puerto Rico, Aug
2, via St. Thomas, d. w. l., Aug. A.
The Puerto Ricans of Ponce lined the
streets by the hundreds and filed the
air with cheering on the arrival OF
Gen. Garretson's brigade from Yauco
The arrival of these troops and those
on the ST. Louis makes the fighting
strength of the Americans now oper-
ating near Ponce about 5000 men,
equal TO the entire force of the Span
ish regular troops on the island.
Gen. Garretson's camp is temporar-
ily near the Second and Third Wiscon-
sin regiments, on the outskirts of the
town. The brigade marched II miles
from Yauco to Ausby, where they ar
rived travel-stained and mud-bespat-
tered. Almost the entire population
saw the troops pass through the city
and gave them cheer after cheer, par
ticularly as the artillerymen numbered
by. The officers at the front, including
Hulings' Pennsylvanians and Capts.
Austin, Wheelock, Burns and Hall.
commanding the four advance COM
panies, do not believe the Spaniards
will make an advance. They claim the
enemy will act only on the defensive.
Ponce, Aug. l. via st. Thomas. D. w.
l., Aug. 3.-An outpost of the Ameri-
can army has now halted at Coamo,
about two-thirds of the way to Albion
Ito on the road to San Juan. Col. HUI,
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was the heaviest in the history of the
local weather bureau. In one hour
and three quarters five and four
tenths inches of rain fell. The heaviest
previous rainfall was five and one
fifth inches in "a hours, about 12 years
ago. There was an almost continuous
flash of lightning and many flag poles
and buildings in nearly every section
of the city were struck, causing sew
eral small fires and doing great dam
age. Telegraphic and telephone serv-
ice throughout the city was practical
ly at a standstill for several hours.
The cellars and first floors of hun
creds of business houses and dwellings
were flooded. In the Easements of the
city hall and post Office the water rose
&c such depth that the fires under the
boilers were eXtinguished.
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THE TRADE REVIEW.
The Situation as Reported by Dun
Peace Prospects Stimulate Many
Lines-Failures for a Week

New York. Aug. 6.-R. G. Dun & Co.'S
weekly review of trade says: Prospects
Of peace stimulate many kinds OF BUSH
ness. In spite Of records. the impression
prevails that delay and hesitation have le-
Ultimately resulted from war, and larger
contracts are in fact coming forward for
iron products. with a better general de-
mand In most industries. The velum Of
payments through all clearing houses was
the largest ever known in July being eight
per cent. larger than in 1892 for the month
and for the past week III per cent. larger.
Most Industrial works have resumed after
a shorter vacation, with fewer participate
ing than usual A few labor troubles only
call attention TO the fact that this season
has been remarkably free from such
hindrances.
In spite of a promise of 700. 900, 600 bush
els of wheat this year, the price is two and
one-half cents higher for the week. The
disposition Of farmers TO hold back their
wheat for prices more like those obtain
able recently accounts for receipts &c per
cent. smaller than last year. The visible
supply is extremely low, but exports at the
present rate throughout the year would
have little lifting power if the crop il about
S0o,ooo,000 bushels more than home needs
for seed and food. Corn exports for the
week have been only l,734, 347 bushels.
against 2,725,o90 last year, though the price
has scarcely declined.
Failures for the week have been 19S
IL the United States, against 237 last year.
and q in Canada, against q last year
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TEN VESSELS SUNK.
Spanish Loss in the ENGAGEMENTS at
Manzanillo-Full Report Is Re-
cefved at Navy Department.

Washington, Aug. 5.-The navy de-
partment has received full reports of
the naval operations against Manza-
Milo on July is. They show that much
more damage was done than is gen.
orally understood. The reports specify
no less than ten Spanish vessels
burned, sunk or destroyed.
The American ships engaged in this
were the Wilmington,
Helena, Scorpion, Hist, Hornet, Wam-
patuck and Osceola, with Commander
c. c. Todd, of The Wilmington. in COM
mand. The reports show that no dam
age was done the American ships and
there were no casualties. The engage
ment lasted from 1880 10 1880 a. m.
The Spanish gun vessels destroyed
were mostly small ships