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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07
FIRE AT The JAIL.

Yesterday morning about o'clock
Mr.. Joseph Abbott and wife were awak-
ened from Il sound sleep caused by n
number of female prisoners In the city
jail screaming fire! fret MIR. Abbott
jumped up. went out in the hall and
found II filled with smoke. He began
looking to see where the fire came
from. One of the women pointed to q
cell opposite hers and said: There il
is Mr.. Abbott was not long in getting
the door open and found that n box
containing rubbish that had been put ir
that cell, which WIS unoccupied, had
caught on fire and was burning lively
when the women gave the alarm. lie
threw the box out the window and
opened the outside windows to let tht
IT is said that the trash has been lr
that cell for some time and that some
mice had made q bed in them, and mus
have carried some matches there, which
set the trash on fire. y number OF lit
tie mice were seen in the box. The
damage TO the jail was nothing. but tht
fright Of the inmates who discovered
the fire was terrible, and If 1t had no
been found out so soon 1t might hay,
resulted in something serious. 1t wa:
kept quiet all day, but II finally leaked
out and the reporters got hold OF it,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07
SERIOUS FIRE NARROWLY
AEERTED

Last night about S O'Clock the family
OF a well known gentleman of this CITY.
VINO were entertaining comp9ny in the
siding room Of their residence. and
thelr attention was attracted to tho hall
oS n volume of smoke. On investiEat-
ing from whence 1t came they discov-
ereu that There was something on fire
IN one of the bed rooms on the second
moor, and but for their timely arrival
might have developed into a serious
conla grafton
The fire originated in n bureau
drawer, into which it is supposed n
match which had been lighted had
la!ien, setting fire TO some clothing.
me house soon filled with smoke and It
was with considerable difficulty that n
neiGhbCr, together with those I'm the
fire Wv
The head OF the family was out at
the time and when Informed OF what
had happened on his return he wns
n much frightened man.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07
GETTING WORSE AND WORSE

The Nirginian has repeatedly spoken
OF the condition of our streets, which
are simply getting worse and worse,
and there are no one at work on them
ut all, not even u cleaning out the
cutters, which are in dreadful condi-
ton all around the city. On Water
street, from King to County, the cutters
are simply awful and this is ono of the
most public places In the city II be-
came necessary to curt down the street
appropriation and put men off, but
after awhile the streets will get so
that 1t VIII take n large force to get
them all right again, and this Will cost
much more than 1t would TO keep Il
small force at work all the time. Stir
yourself, gentlemen. or else pray for a
heavy rain To do your work before YOU
have cause to regret the same
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

At the regular semi-monthly meeting
of Ocean Council, No 1903, Royal Ar
canum, held ON "Wednesday evening, the
following officers Were installed by
District Deputy w. L. Virnclson, in the
presence OF Grand Regent Williams:
DR.. w. III. Ewald. regent; John f.
O,Ccnnor, vice regent; Charles Owens.
orator: Norman Rutte:, past regent; s.
Z. Browne, secretary: i. II. Briggs,
treasurer; c. NJ. Mesinley. collector; j..
I. Johnson, chaplain; y. f. Flynn.
guide; Armand Myers. warden; Robert
Parker, sentry; +. II. Eastwood organ
list. The members of this council will
assembled a. their hall on Sunday even
ing, January 16, ana proceed TO Wright
Memorial Church 10 hear special SER
mon prechcd to them by Rev. Mr..
Boggs and no doubt the attendance
will be very large
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07
PORTSMOU TIL III EYVS
SAYS HE IS NOT A cAND1pAr4,,

INF. Samuel T. Montague, who was
mentioned yesterday as being slated for
the position of assistant chief of po-
ice called at the Yirginian office yester-
uay ana requested us to say that he is
not an aspirant for the position, and
DON'T want 1t. The information was
ruriashed to bo"h the Virginian and
dispatch reporters on Wednesday by a
member of the Council who had former
~ animated with those who desired q
change In the police force. He gave the
statement voluntarily that MIR. Lloyd
Hyslop was slated for chief and that
Mr.. Samuel IT. Montague WAS down for
assistant chief. We had no reason to
DOUBT the same and TO make 1t much
stronger he referred to the name of a
gentleman who was approa ched by
some OF the Council and asked to be-
come candidate for the position of
police commissioner. The reporter call
cd on the gentleman and he said that
ne mad been approached by two men,
bers of the Council whose names can be
furnished IL necessary, and that they
said TO him, "If you will become n
candidate for commissioner and will
promise TO support Mr.. Hyslop for
CHIEF of police. we Will see that you
are elected. The gentleman does not
remember whether Mr.. Nfontague's
name was mentioned or not, but he is
positive about Mr.. IIyslop's. He told
them that he would not bind himself
to any one. but would use his own
Judgment If elected. One OF the mem
bers then remarked. "Then you will
not be commissioner" and upon these
statements we gave the information to
the public, and as no denial has come
from Mr.. Hyslop, portion of what was
told us by the member of the Council
must be partially so. Notwithstanding
Mr.. Montague says he is not an as
piEant. CITY EDITOR.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07
BY John c. Nicmcycr, Auctionccr.
Finest Building Lots
IN PORTSMOUTH
Ext Auction!

WILL SELL AT pURL.iC AUCTION
before the courthouse door of Ports
mouth. mt u o'clock H.,
MONDAY. JANUARY 10. 1895,
Those splenddly situated building lots
on North Court street, North DinwIddie
street md II boulevard fronting the Ellz-
abcth river.
There are six lots each. fronting 30 feet
on Court street with Il depth of ll3 feet
more or less. to an alley 10 feet wide.
Five lots each fronting 30 feet on Din
widdie street, running back 40 feet, more
or less to Il foot alley.
-Four lots fronting the water OH n botilc-
ward extending from Court 10 Dinwiddic
street.
Three lots OH said boulevard % feet,
and ono lot 30 feet, all huving a depth Of
l5G feet, moro or less, TO an alley 20 feet
wide.
Tcrms-One-thlrd cash. balance in one
and two years. drawing per cent. inter-
est, and deferred payments TO be secured
by deed of trust on the property at the
expense of the purchaser. The purchaser
may pay all Of the purchase money In
cash or anticipate any OF tho deferred
notes.
A plat of tho property may he seen Mt
the office OF the auctioncer. No 1876 High
street, where any Sinformation desired
may be received. g ;,
JOHN c. NIEhIEYER, Auctioneer.
de3l-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07
HuSTINGS CO1rRr

Louis n. Cain qualified as executor o.
the estate of Merry a. F. Cain in the
sum of $500, with NJ. y. Cain as surety.
Charles Owens qualified as a member
of the School Board from the Fifth
Ward.
John Scott qualified rs administrator
of the estate of Thomas Scott in the
sum of $4,000, with Annie c. s. Dut-
ton and Walter Scott as surety
Edwin c. Euin qualified as guardian
Of Lillian Eain. formerly Lillian Balm
Cannon.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07
FRIGHTENED BY 4 DOC

Mrs. j. II. Parker. who lives at OH
county Street, went over TO South
Norfolk "Wednesday, and while on the
way there she WAS met by a vicious dog
which stripped her OF a portion of her
clothing, ana but for the help of some
har;les she would have been tom 10
pieces Mrs. Parker's clothes were 81
Hadiy torn that she had to borrow
o:hcrs to come home in. The shock from
the flight was so great tina. sh. IS c5n-
fined 10 her bed, and is still very rar-
VOWS
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07
FREE FIGHT.

About Il O'Clock "Wednesday night the
ns!Ehhorhood of Columbia street cH-
tended was startled by the cries OF
murder. Special Officer Huybcrt. of the
county, who happened 70 be near the
scene. on investigation found that the
cries came from the house Of Emma
Hinton. II d!freputahe character. He
went in and found Il general free fight
taking place among the inmates. They
We're arrested and yesterday morning
Justice Ainsworth fined them $3.50 and
costs each
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07
OLDEST WOMAN ON EARTH.
Mrs. Anne Armstrong, Of County
Glare. Ireland, for Sure.
From the Chicago Chron!cle.)

Glare. Ireland, for Sure.
Qrom the Chicago Chron!clc)
In the year 1881, when Lord Corn
wallis began in joy and ended In dis
asier his campaign in Virginia against
the American colon!stS, there was born
at Fermanagh. Ireland, a girl baby,
who. living yet, at the age of ZIG years,
is believed to be the oldest person in
the world. While that baby was still in
arms Lafayette and Washington were
marShaling their forces to check the
victorious march of CORVALLIS through
Virginia, and on October 10Th of that
year Lord CORVALLIS surrendered his
army at Yorktown. and the indcpen-
dence of what Is now the United States
of America was assured.
That girl-chld whose life began al
most with that Of the United States is
Mrs. Anne Armstrong, now Of County
Clare. Ireland. She grew up In Fer
managh and married there. Her hus-
band was member of the royal con-
stabularly. When she was &c years old
she and her husband moved to Mil
town Malbay. in County Clare.
That was ninety years ago. In a lit
tie matched cottage at Spanish Point.
just outside Midtown Malbay, Mrs
Armstrong lives, all alone. waiting for
the time when she shall be called 60
join those who were dear 10 her, who
died years and years ago.
The days that she has lived through
have been fraught with the most Won
dcrful events of the worlds history,
but the particular period which i'm
pressed its cvoD;s most firmly upon
Mrs. Armstrong; memory was that of
the great irish rebellion of 1898, when
she was n lass of II. She tells still of
how 1r!shmcn were hanged or shot or
imprisoned without trials and of the
reign OF terror which held for years.
Mrs Armstrong is still able to walk
and care for herself and her little cot
tage by the aid which her kindly neigh
bor2 give her. She is thin and slightly
deaf, but her sight Is good and her
memory clear. Her dress is simple,
but n cap and apron of snowy whiteness
are always part of It, Her habits are
also simple. At 4 or o'clock eS3h af-
ternoon her day is finished, and she
locks her cottage door and retlres for
The night.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07
---------------------
GEITING CARELESS

Notwithstanding there is an ordinance
that regulates the speed OF electric
cars TO six miles an hour in crossing
The streets and that the motormcn have
signed an agreement 10 pay the fine If
arrested, some OF them are getting
mighty careless and run at n break
neck speed on County street An cX-
ample made of one or two will break IN
the practice and the sooner. the better
1t Will be for the life Of human indt-
viduals who pass up and down that
street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07
Wonderful
Developments
PINNER'S POINT

20 acres covered with warehouses, 20
miles of yard and switch tracks, large
cotton compress. over 200 dwellings and
stores. over mile of river front deveI-
opcd, electric cars introduced. electric
lights put up. belt line established, with
large yard, piers and warehouses, con-
meeting all roads now entering the port,
and two hotels erected. All this has been
done in less than two years, and tho
place Is yet in Its infancy.
No place in the entire United States
to-day offers opportunities equal to those
of Primers Point.
No effort has been made at boom,
and real estate is consequently selling at
n very low price indeed, compared with
prices at other points not having one
tenth of It's advantages.
Buildings are going up all around, and
are readily rented at prices paying from
IL per cent. TO is per cent. Now is the
time to invest. as prices will soon be in
creased.
Lots sold on easy payments. For prices,
terms, ETC., enquire OF
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07
SNEAK THIEF AT WORK

Yesterday morning some one entered
the residence of Mr.. #. a. Brinkl;y.
who lives on HOLIDAY street in Park
View, and stole Mrs. Rriaklyy's COAX,
which was lying on the baby carriage
in the hall near the door. Besides the
cloak he got 81 in money that was In n
purse in the cic0li pocket Mrs. Brink
ley had net long taken the cloak OF
and went in another part OF the house
Tor some purpose, and on her return
the cloak and money were gone.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07
AN ACCIDENT

1esterday delivery wagon belong
ing 10 sorland Is Co.. in Norfolk. went
20 Cottage Place to deliver some goods
Wh!le out there the horse became
frightened nj an electric. car and ran
OFT, upset;inG the wagon and throw,
ing young Bo'land and :ha driver out.
The colored man was not hurt but Mr.
Bor!and had mis- ankle hurt by the fail
The horse was captured and the young
man was carried to his home in Nor
folk
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07
Sel1li-AnnuaI CLeaIrI i
Clothing Mems Furrliis a.
ir1gs and Hats. SST
See Window for the Greatest Bargains EYer offered i
Fine Clothing in the South. Sss
MEMS uNDER r /. | !

DERBY Ribbed Balbriggani heavy weight
and heavy weight merinos. s. all cologSa
worth soc. and Zoe. now. Soc! gss
zo mems ,,. canton 5d Flannel Drawers; WORTH
!, Mems " non Wool Ribbed glove fitting; WORTH
|. Mems Fancy ana Natural scolors. all 4
wool: worth $l25, now $50.
,,, IhG famous filastenburs Pure Lambs'sS
sWo9 n sngle {, and double breasted
), F ~ r SIX plush linod worth 500 and
p imported silk and Pure WOOL. Denhaln
FANCY BOSOM SHIRTS
Golered Eosom; worth 5oc, now 9c.
Golored Bosom: worth Toe. now SOC: 500 n.
on mHysn w Maa1as % finest
Whltc shirts. Numbered and unlaundeIssf
cd, 4Sc. and upward. !53s IA,
GLOVES. Ef55 ;3,s,5$ }.sS5i
Mems Heavy Dogskn Walking Gloves.
Mems Fine Kid. lined ana unlined; 4
worth Si.2o and sl.5o. now 93c. So z 5S
NECKWEAR. }sa
re- Tccks: Pnffs and Four-in-hande. were q
Tics and Bows, were 25c., now 19c.
HOSIERY. 55 Il SsiSI
MEMS Heavy Balbriggan in black and q.
tan: worth l5c.. now 9c--3 for 25o. i 5
Excellent qualify black and tan, 15c. q lSS
The famous Shawknit Hosiery, in OK II.
blood, navy. gray, mixed and black Csc. hsss
Finest Quality All Wool Hose In tan, IS
natural and black: worth 35c., now 23c.5ls5E
HATS. 81 g y -
Al shapes that we're sl25 and S1.5O. now,
>. Our Guarantee Hats; worth 800 and n
. y
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07
BY John C. Nicmeyer, Auctioneer.
Trustees Sale
REAL ESTATE

IN THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH
| 1NDER AND ny VIRTUE OF A row.
~ or given TO me under the sixth clause Of
tho Will of John &. Hyslop, shall as
trustee, offer for sale at public auction
Mt IL o'clock m,
TUESDAY, JANUARY II, 1898,
Before the courthouse of tho CITY of
Portsmouth, the following described prop
erty, to-wlt:
!. THAT CERTAIN HOUSE AND LOT
situated on the southeast corner Of Sec
ond and Wythe street fronting 2S feet
on Second street, with n depth Of 100 feet
on Wythc street
2. THAT CERTAIN HOUSE AND LOT
described as follows: BEGINNING on Cook s
lane now Wright strecD 100 feet north
from the Intersection with Henry street;
thence running west so feet: thence north
wardly 20 feet; thence castwardly so feet !;
thence southwardly 20 feet to the point OF
beginning.
described as follows: Bcg!nnlhg on the
cast side of Fifth street AT n point 100
feet north from the intersection of Hen
~ and Fifth streets, fronting 20 feet,
more or less. on Fifth street, with dcpth
of so feet more or less
Tcrms-Cash.
LEONARD HYSLOP, Trustee.
JOHN c. NlEMEfER, Auctioncer.
ja4-td
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07
WILL RECEIVE THE PAY

The commandant OF the navy ward
has received an order from the Score
tary of the Navy stating that all men
who worked Il part OF the day either
Christmas eve or New Years eve, shall
be paid for the same. but those who
were not at work at all win not be paid.
This will help some
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07
COMING MARRIACiE-

Mrs. Richard Gregory Hume has is.
sued cards for the marriage of her
daughter. Sarah Nash Hume. and Mr.
Francis Lee Threadcraft. The ceremony
will take place on the afternoon of
Wednesday. January 18th, and will lie
followed by reception from $3.50 until
. O'Clock, ut the brides home, No. sol
Middle street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07
DI.EACLN IlL,,rIrpM

Any one finding n pocketkoak con-
tanning Sl.50 will please return Il TO this
Office. II belongs to poor widow lady
who has not another cent to her name
and is old and feeble. BY so doing IL
will be given to the owner and the
finder will receive her unbounded
thanks. IL was lost Wednesday on
Crawford street. near the market.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07
ANNUAL MEETING LADIES AUX
ILIARY

The Ladies' Auxiliary held their an
nual meeting in the Y. NJ. c. A. parlor
Wednesday, the 9Th instant, at 4
o'clock. There was a large attendance.
New officers were nominated and the
election comes off at their next meet
ing, when the names OF the same will
appear.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07

Prosperity comes quickest to the man
whose liver is in good condition. De-
Wits Little Early Risers are famous
little pills for constipation, biliousness.
indigestion and all stomach and liver
troubles. j. NJ. Trotter and r. l.. Wal
ker. Norfolk; and Truitt e Smith.
RcrkleY.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07
REAL, ESTATE TRANSFERS

Norfolk County-Prentis Place Land
company to w. Il. Culpepper, lot. No.
4G7; consideration. Sfi0.
Prentis Place Land company to w.
L. Shackicford, lot No. II; conside,u
ton, 5000.
Prcntis Place Land company to + T.
Brothers. lots Nos. 53i and 536; consjd-
era ton, $500
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07

Mrs May Bird, Harrisburg. saws:
MY child IL worth millions 10 me: vet
l would have los; her by croup had 7
not invested twenty-five cents In bot
tie OF One Minute Cough Cure" It
cures coughs. colds and all throat ana
lung troubles j. NJ. Trotter, and r. /,
Walker. Norfolk, and Trui,t & Smith
Berkeley.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07
COMMITTEE APPOINTED.

Messrs L. II. Watts and ]. L. Crocker
have been appointed committee from
Stonewall Camp, G. V, to assist all
Confederate veterans in securing en-
ployment of some kind, and to help
them as much as possible
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07

Bonds issued to administrators. guar
dams. collectors. cashiers and others
occupying positions Of trust: also To re-
spcnalplc contractors at reasona bic
rates. JOHN l.. WATSON.
de19-3m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07

Napoleon Caps. blue. green and red.
Boys Kid loves, Handkerchiefs and
Neckwcar. Charles Il. WelIon e Co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07

NERVOUS TROUBLES all kinds cured
with ANIMAL EXTRACTS. Free bo0ii
tells hCw.. WASHINGTON CHEMICAL
CO, Washington. D. C -.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07
a Bargain ForISgS.

Cloaks and Capes and Feather Boas
Mt half price. y. j. Phillips. No. 3O9
High street, under oxford Hall.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07
80 Cure "a CoId IN ono NM

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if 1t
falls to cure. % cents.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07

Furs. Furs. Furs Furs. Large
from the manufactures.
WALTER j. SIMMONS & co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07

Silver-Trimmed Canes and Umbrellas
Charles r. Wclton & Co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07
MEMS ovERcoATs.

to 50; worth $500. now, 1880. =
Tailor made kcrseys, young mems
SIZES sn also s,o%ls; worth $1,000 now $500
$500 md 5000, now sl2,4o.
&C. Mems Storm Ulsters, well made; worth
letter quality; worth 5000. now $3.50.
Mena G custom siiUS made s1 gTish s rIeze with
heavy nsthrnchnn collars and cuffs;
worth $1,000, now, sf2.io.
MEMS SUITS
Mons All Wool Suits that were $3.50.
$500 and $3.50. now, $500.
Mems All Wool Suits. fully as good
And the greatest bargain of ALL the
handsome line that wcro $500, $3.50 and
Sli.Oo, now, $3.50.
MEMS TROUSERS.
Those that were sl5o and SITE. now sl.2a.
:. Fancy Worsted and chcviots that were
SEQ and $500; now Sl9S
Finest quality that arc worth 500,
$3.50 and $500. now SS4S.
HONS o ,t AND CmiL pr Is, SUITS
Al Suits from $50 TO $3.50, now $500
al nn,.: suits Is from 800 $1,000 now $500.
800 and $3.50. now sf5;
:, Childs' Vcs!ee Suits, that were $3.50 to
ChIlds' Suits from to years old that
were $2.0o. now Sl.35. .t.e
Iioys, Scefers, worth $3.50, now s1.39.
boys Beef Rsafers deep collar from to 10
Youths listers. from IL to 10 years;
worth sG.G0. now $3.50
big cut In Knee Pants.
.. b .
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07
John L. Watson,

Secretary.
Or Real Estate Agents Of PortsmontR'
and Primers Point, de1l-lm
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07

WILL SELL AT pURLiC AUCTION
before the courthouse door of Ports
mouth Mt II o'clock H..
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07

Setter Dog Black.
white ana tan. and answers 10 name of
SHOT" Reward II left at 81 High
street. Portsmouth. ja6-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07

LOSr-Ol part OF (IIam) Bicycle
Lamp. Suitable reward IL returned to
L. l., CARNEY, No S02 Crawford street.
The age-herald., 1898-07-05
ing the last five years has been as fol- lows:

The principal exports from the United States are flour, pork, lard, lumber and shocks.
 The government of the island is ad- ministered by captain general, assist ed by an administrative council appoint ed by the government at Madrid. The revenue is about $4,0O0000 considerably more than half of this being derived from customs and the rest from taxa tion, direct and indirect.
 Porto Rico has been a Spanish pos session since the days of Ponce de Leon, who was so delighted with the beauty and fertility of the island that he im- agined he could there find the fountain of perpetual youth for which he so long sought in vain. In 1895 San Juan was sacked by an English fleet commanded by Drake, and three years later the Duke of Cumberland attacked 1t and laid it in ruins after three days of fight ing. It also sustained other attacks at various times, but none of them seri- ously affected Spanish authority on the island.
 As early as 1920 the Porto Ricans att tempted to gain their independence This was long before Cuba had made any attempt to get rid of the Spanish yoke. This first rebellion was sup pressed after a short guerilla war, as were several other abortive attempts. It was in 1868, the year of the great up- rising in Cuba, that the most formida- ble outbreak occurred in Porto Rico
 After two months of severe fighting the Spanish regulars were victorious, and the leader of the rebels Dr. Ramon E. Betances, now residing in Paris, was captured. as was also J. J. Henna, since New York physician. All the prison CTS were sentenced to be shot on Nov. 4, 1868. On the day preceding that date news reached the island that Queen Isabella had been deposed, and the po- litical prisoners were pardoned. They