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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12
A Candid

The Gazette is personally acquainted
with Hon. F. B. Fancher, Republican
candidate for governor-has known
him a long time and conscientiously
believes he will make a governor in
ferior in no respect to the best chief
executive this state has ever had. In
the prime of life, intelligent, capable
and honorable, MI. Fancher is also
laudably ambitious, and, having a
promising political future before him,
he will honestly and concicntiously
endeavor to discharge the duties of
the important position to the very
best of his ability, and that he will be
elected, there IS not the slightest
doubt. Ransom County Gazette.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12
To the Great Fair at Omaha.

Take the Notwithstanding. St.P.M,
& o. Ry. Excursion tickets on sale
every day until Nov. 1; but on July -,
special rate $500; July 10, for "Minne-
sofa day,July 20" special rate of s11 90;
and on Aug. 20,2l and q, special rate of
$1,000 for the round trip will be in
effect. Rates apply from Minneapolis
and St. Paul. Other dates when speo-
ial rates are in effect will be announced
from time to time. For rates, informa-
ton and illustrated pamphlet of the
Great Fair call on or address City
Ticket Agents.
4l3 Nicoilet Avenue, Minneapolis.
39o Robert St.,(cor. 9TH, st. Paul.
Or W. Teasdale, General Passenger
Agent, st. Paul, MINI.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12
AN interesting feature Of the TWEEN

AN interesting feature Of the twen-
tieth district legislative convention,
held at Leeds last week, was the fact
that three Of the delegates were full
blooded Sioux Indians from Fort Tot
ten. They,wer Ignatius Court,chief of
the Indian judges and. publisher of a
paper in the Sioux language; Louis
Myrick, official interpreter on the res
ervation, and John Strait, assistant
farmer at the agency. The Pierce
County Tribune, whose editor was
secretary of the convention, states
that so far as;gentlemanly department,
intelligent attention and appearance
and manners and dress goes they were
equal to their white brethren. The
Indian vote will be q feature iu Ben
son county politics this fall.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12

Col. ROOSEVELT may be hot headed
and indiscreet and his letter to the
war department calling attention to
the deplorab.e condition Of the sol
diers at Santiago may not be in accord
ance with the hide-bound regulations
which govern the army, but his heart
is in the right place and the prompt
action taken since the receipt of his
letter shows that he a justified in
writing as he did. There appears
to have been gross incompetency
and neglect shown in taking
care of our sick and wounded
soldiers in Gen. Skaters command
and some ono should be held to strict
account for it. Musty traditions and
official red tape seem to be account
able for more suffering and more
deaths than Spain's soldiers are re-
sponsible for and if Col. RoosEvelT's
caustic criticism results in a change
for the better he will deserve the
thanks IF the American people, de-
spite the rebuke of Secretary Alger.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12
The Popular Fox Terrier.

oS~ W
All terriers are good. They arc az
Ihrewd, game. loyal small chaps az ever
stood upon canine feet or gazed at their
owner with soulful, loving eyes, and Of
them all ! prefer the fox terrier, either
wire haired or smooth coated. These
aristooratic, diminutive gentlemen I'M
questionably are today the most popular
dogs in the wide. wide world, and there
are many excellent reasons why this
should be so. From the palace to the
cottage these dogs have proved their
sterling qualities to the satisfaction of
all concerned, and they are especially
we'll suited to the conditions which
govern in crowded centers.
When the big st. Bernard, mastiff,
Dane or other heavy breed is painting in
the contracted back yard, bowling on
chain, pining for exercise and freedom,
the terrier Is merely having fun, busy.
ing himself about the house, warning
off doubtful intruders and generally at.
tending to everything which appears to
require supervision. Clever, alert and
stout hearted. he never relaxes his
guard, and he fears nothing. His clever
ness as a rule is q safeguard against bis
making mistakes regarding the desir-
ability Of visiting strangers. He seems
instinctively to recognize persons who
are not wanted about the premises, and
woe to them if their mission be evil
and their desire a stealthy invasion. He
protests promptly and vigorously, and
he will not cease until some one Of his
household has appeared and taken
charge Of the matter. Ed W. Sandys
in OutinQ.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12


The Grand Forks Herald takes the
state officials to task because they did
not raise the railway assessment until
there vas q Specific demand" from
the people. It seems to think that it
is not the state Officials who are
deserving of credit, but the people and
and the state press who should be
given all the praise. While the
Herald is on this subject it might tell
the public what it thinks of "Honest"
Roger Allin and the honest board of
equalization which he appointed. If
We remember rightly Honest Rogers
appointees reduced the rate of as
sessment.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12
South or East. Which,

When a trip is contemplated it is
always we'll to prepare in advance in
order to avoid little Inconvenience
which are often annoying. Tho two
fast trains leaving Minneapolis and st.
Paul daily via Wisconsin Central lines
for Milwaukee and Chicago make close
connections with trains east and south,
Being elegantly equipped with Sleep
ing cars, parlor cars and day coaches,
they are fully appreciated by the
travelling public. Your nearest ticket
agent will give you complete informa-
ton and furnish you folder of the
Wisconsin Central lines.
2Otf JAS. G. POND. G. p. a.
a Milwaukee. Wis.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12

The Langdon Democrat says that
the fusion nominees one and all stand
squarely on the Chicago platform.
This will be news to the Populists and
free silver Republicans, none Of whom
are supposed. to be greatly in love
with the Chicago platform. The
Democrat also asserts that none of its
candidates are "chronic office seek
ers," a surprising statement in view of
the fact that its nominees for supreme
judge, congress and governor are now
and for some time past have been
Office holders.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12

TIE INTER OCEAN observes that Edi-
tor Carver, of the Benson County News,
whose views in favor of the b%enefcent
effects of a thoroughly enforced prohi-
bition law r we'll known, is support
ing the Republican ticket this year
from top to bottom. 1t is not under
stood by this that Mr.. Carver has aban-
doned his prohibition views, but it is
believed that he is satisfied with the
manner in which Republican officials
generally have done their duty in en-
forcing the laws-not one law alone,
but all of them.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12
Absurd Enxiish Notions.

A member of the English house Of
commons recently changed his politics,
and then resigned, in the English way,
by asking for the stewardship Of the
Chiltern Hundreds. Thereupon he
again run for the house as a candidate
of his new party and was elected. All
of which is of no great moment. but it
shows how differently politicians over
there act from the way some of ours do
under similar circumstances.
An American politician may change
his politics. but he seldom thinks it
necessary to give up good Office in
consequence. More frequently the
chang is made so as to keep the office.
The Englishman felt that he might not
be the most representative Of popular
opinion in his district, so he went be-
fore the people to test the matter. No
American legislator would be troubled,
or, SO far as is known, ever was troubled
fby such a doubt. If his constituents
did not longer appreciate his services,
he could not be responsible for their
stupidity.
Changes of political belief OF profess
sion have not been rare among us, but
designations have been. There is Pet
tigrew, of South Dakota. Nobody
knows which side of the fence he will
appear on next. His views are SO un-
certain that one cannot tell where he
is now, o even guess where he will be
a month hence. Yet Pettigrew never
thinks he ought to resign after putting
on a new political coat. Stewart quit
the Republican party, with good results
to both sides, but he held more tightly
than ever to his $4,000 ayear, stationery
allowance and unlimited leave to talk.
There were other Western senators who
left the Republican party two years ago,
but they asked for nc Chiltern Hun
dreds nor anything Of that sort. They
were on hand on payday as usual.
All of which shows the absurdity of
the English idea that when a statesman
changes his politics he should ask for
a popular Endorsement of his new views
by giving the voters a chance to put
some n else in his place, if they SO
desire, and thus stop his pay and pick
ings.-St. Paul Dispatch.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12

The death of Gov. Briggs, which oc-
CURED Tuesday, will be regretted by all
who knew him. AS a friend he was
true and loyal. AS an official he was
efficient, courteous and strictly honor
able. No better state officer ever served
the people of North Dakota than Frank
A. Briggs.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12
REPuBL1cAN STATE TICKET.

sapreme Oourt-N.C G. YOUNG, Pembina.
Congress-B. F. SPALDING, Cass.
Govern0r-F. B. FANCHER, Stutsman..
Lieutenant GeyernoE,.J M; DEYINE, LaNourc.
socretary Of State.-ERED. FAhLEY, Tchland.
Attorney General--JOHN r. COWAN, Ramsey.
Insurance Commissioner-GEO. w. HARRISON,
Bansom.
Treasnrer-D. ". DR1scoLL, Walsh.
enPerintendent Public Instruction--JOIIN G..
Commissioner of Agriculture--H. U. THOMAS,
benson.
Railroad Commissioners--L. L. WALTON, Wells;
HENRY ERICKSON. McIIenry; JOHN siMONs,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12
Glad to Hear 1t.

Query: Is S. B. Bartlett, the fusion
nominee for attorney general, the
SISTER" Bartlett who was prominent
in the early history Of the Chautauqua
association?-Devils Lake INTER-
OCEAN.
No, he isn't-and the fellow who
suggests it don't know what he is talk
ing about. S. B. Bartlett is an able
attorney, who made an excellent states
attorney for Cass not so long ago.
Casselton Reporter.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12
Died.

ar.r r..
John F. Walker died at the hospital
Tuesday shortly after IL o'clock. His
death had been expected for several
days and, in fact, his condition had
been critical ever since he was taken
to the hospital five weeks ago. His ILL
ness wa caused in the beginning by
typhoid fever, but for a week or SO he
has been threatened with spinal men
ingetis. He never regained conscious
ness after being taken to the hospital.
Mr.. Walker was born in Victoria
county, Ont. on October 4, 1860. He
was a graduate of the Toronto Normal
school and has followed the profession
of teaching for the past eighteen years.
1t was his intention to become a ply
stefan and with this end in view he
spent several terms in attendance Mt
Detroit Medical college and lacked
but six months of completing the
course of studies prescribed by this
institution. For a number of years he
taught school at Souris, Man., leaving
there to come to Devils Lake last win
ter. When Lieut.. Lonnevik resigned
his position in the public school in
this city Mr.. Walker was chosen to
take his place aud had been re-en-
gagged for the coming term.
He vas united in marriage eight
years ago to Miss Caroline Staples, of
Souris, Man., and as the result of this
un ion they have had three children.
Mrs. Walker is seriously ill at the pres
ent time, having been taken sick at
the same time as her husband.
Mr.. Walker was a member of Souris
lodge of the Ancient Order OF United
Workmen and carried $1,000 insurance
in this order.
The funeral occurred from the resi-
dence Of his brother, 1. N. Walker,
afternoon.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12
Notice to Hunters.

Hunters are hereby notified not to
hunt or in any way trespass upon land
belonging to the undersigned.
FRED AYERsT,
FRED COYKENDALL,
l9-tf FRED MAuRIs.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12

It il claimed that the Z rays sre rsn.
dered harmless to the human flesh By q
process discovered by Elliott Woods,
superintendent Of the capitol at Wash
ington, which involves passing the rays
through gold foil specially prepared for
the purpose.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12

Men,.women and children who are
troubled with sores, hnmers, pimples,
etc, may find permanent reliefin Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12

=. B. BARTLETT, of Casselton, the
fusion nominee for attorney. general,
has declined the nomination, which
will probably be given to John Car
mody, of Hillsboro.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12
l.. b. FANCHER,
County Superintendent of Schools.

Prosser l. Serumgard will sell you
Irvine ut the lowest market price. See
them before buying. 21-2t
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12
Patents.
The following patents have lately
been received at the land office in this
Patents.

Patents.
The following patents have lately
been received at the land Office in this
city:
John H WEIGH, Edward T Strommen
James NJ Nash, Walter Gailfus, Gustal
Swanson, Jacob Nilsson, Lars Nilsson
Hagbart Hermanson, Hans K Lakken
Charles E Armstrong, Anton Hanson,
James Graham, Albert Solberg, John
McKinnon, Ole Syverson, Carl Hahn,
Francis Higgins, Bangt N Backstrom
Edward ] Dyend, James Stenson
Thomas w Sullivan, AlfredJ Edcombe
Samuel Slower, Robert j Reynolds
William G Gourlay, Martin o Dahl
heirs Bernt j Berg, William Hall
Betsy A Sherman, heirs Paul B Ugstad
Silas j Fuller, Ole o Tote, Nicholas
Meyer, Jacob Yesel, Charley Rasmus.
son, Thomas B Taylor, Frank Yesel,
William s Sterritt, Hans A Anderson
Leonard M Slator, James Duncan,
Samuel N Ovcrbo, William II Prindle
Michael Madigan, William J Hurst,
Fred Ahlberg, George Taylor, Harvey
L Chase, Rebecca II Wood, Maggie
German, Halvor II Tufte, Fanette D
Rolfe, Christian a Z Lunde, Lars Han.
son, F William Henkel, Paul j Moen,
Charles E Beck, Tobias Paulson, John
Kreeger, Ole j Steen, Fred G Buchan-
an, George johnson, James Sheen,
Sevrin Larsen. Michael T Shea, Fred
erick G Norton, Gabriel F Reeves,
Charlie Anderson, Tomas Regan,
heirs of Simeon Dingman, Alfred j
Mitchell, Heirs Of Peter Rost, Ludwig
Kottke, Andrew Myles, Patri ok Kelly,
Jennie Abrahamson, William Steven
son, Bersyend J Steon, Sarah Bessette,
Andrew Gushing, Martin J Steen,
Martha Hamre, John Kelly, Frank N
Maurer, Joseph Ripple, Hans M Mel
son, Leonard Maurer, Rollin A Chap
man, heirs of Henry Baldwin, Eliza
beth 7 Morden, Edison Schoonover,
James Phillips, Michael Clifford, Aug
nst Seidel, John ] Ostlund, George r
Sanford, William Gurr, William A
eastman, William L Drewry, Perry z
Mann, George w Williams, Patrick
Eaurley, Nina Fox, .DeForest L Rob-
erts, Bergette Arvesen, Alias J Colt,
Hans Fl Brooten, Pauline Muller,
Martin Arnston, Frank Beverly, Will
lam S Chamberlain, Harry H Kern,
Peter Anderson, James A Tyvand, Alb
raham Carpenter, Antoine Nicholas,
Robert Dulmage, Rinaldo Widmeyer,
heirs Adolph Wesslen, Lydia Wagner,
John w McVey, heirs Maths PETERSON,
Henry G Holtz, William j Armstrong,
Stephen Z Craig, Clarence Rudos, John
Fl Hart, Amedee Desroches, Frank P
Hoffman, John II Finnegan, Kittil o
Rienesta. Robert II Whether, Samuel
McKechnie, Bernt P Korssjoen, John
K Lundberg, Paul p Oustad, Wilson
Morse, Edward L Herman, Orson
Bingham, Elias Erickson, Stephen A
Nye, William lander. Frederick Con-
sidine, Gottleb Amman, James Long,
Nellie Baeverstad, Sidney Smith,
Andrew Nelson, David Daniel
son, Arthur Dupre, Thomas Leonard,
Gottleb Amman, Sarah Heffner, Mary
McNicol, Frank Hillerman, Cathrine
Mcclellan, Christopher Nilsson, And
ers Peterson Cumberland, Thomas E
Sharman, John Morden, Wellington J
Rombough, Robert Sency, Isaac B
Stoner, Frank j. Nehring, Thadeus
Hagele, Johan J Rodne, Maurice
Avanthay, Paul Vandal, Frank Lies,
William Garske. Mary Il Boppre, Gill
berdt Tostenson, James r Watson,Jor
gen Johnson, Friedrich Strobel.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12
You can buy the Henderson
corset at Mann's

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye has the
largest sale of any Salve in the world.
This fact and its merit has led dis
honest people to attempt to counter
felt it. Look out for the nan who at.
tempts to deceive you when you call
for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye, the
great pile cure. CIV. Greene.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12
Binding Irvine.

We will sell you Irvine as low us any
local dealer. We guarantee our twine
to he right.
2l-2t PRossBR & SERuNaARD:
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12
Advertised Letters,

Remaining uncalled for at the post
office at Devils Lake for the week end
ing Aug. ID, 1898. If not called for
within fourteen days will be sent to
the dead letter Office. Parties calling
for any of said letters say aadyertisedW
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12
r. DAELEY, Postmaster.
Taken Up.

Fort Totten, N. D., July, o 1885,
Followed me from Devils Lake city
on circus day .one American yearling,
black gelding, star in the forehead.
Owner can have same by proving prop
erty aud paying charges.
A-i-ki-ni CAPT,
Residence one mile west of Devils Heart
on Devils Lake Agency. 2O-23
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12
Dog stolen.

Ten dollar reward will be paid form
formation leadingt to the recovery of my
water spaniel Nelly. She was stolen
from the rear of the Sevilla hotel Fri.
day, July Is. c.. s. UL1NE.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12

Mr.. W1NsH1P still continues to print
the Republican state ticket in the
advertising columns of. mis- paper.
Evidently those notes have got to be
f3xed --
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12
Teachers Examination.

The regular examination of appli-
cants for teachers certificates will be
held ut the high school in Devils Lake,
d., on Friday and Saturday, August
26 and q, 1893, beginning each day ut
nine o'clock, a. M.
No other examination until October
%, 1898.
T.. II EAxcurp
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12

Mcclellan, Maggie
Nelson, Vic
Purdy, Jno
Pyes,
Roberts, o N
Rohr, N
Scott, Alex
Shivley, ] w
Stuart, Harold 2
Smoothly, E
Skollstuen, Mary
Swenson, G j.
Selen, Erik
Thompson, Jno d
Whitney, Didney
Willing, o
Wordstrome, HI A
Williamson,.J w
Whitney, S w
Wicket, l.
Whit A w
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-08-12

Anderson, G r
Buskirk. Il E
Britten, VIM
Blais, j A
Clark, Belle
Erlckstad, Mrs ]
Flatland, Ole
Cough, Thos
Holden, Ole
Horak, Frank
Holmes, Jacob
Hanah, Miss E
Johnson, P J
Jones, Ernest
Koeding, Mollie
Luiden, Aug
Littleton, P II
Lofsurd, Matt
Lands, Barbara
Larson, Y o
McGovern. A
ID
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-13
LIFE IMPRISONMENT.

Welch, W. Va, Feb. ~ I'm August,
o93, William Daniels shot and Killed
nwson Ganoway in II quarrel--over re.
Oliver, at Ennis. this county. He es capped
To Virginia and went to Pittsylvan'a
ounty,where he violated the laws of that
state, and was tried and sentenced to
e've two years in the .penitentiary 1t
vas here that the Mcdowell county au-
horities located him, and last Septem-
D'er,when his term expired, he was turned
over t" them aud brought here to face
me charge. His trial came up at the pres
INT session of the criminal court, and he
vas to-day found guilty of murder in the
'irst degree and sentenced to life impris-
snmeut
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-13
A RE NOW LAWS.
Biits Which Have Rec eived the Signature
of the Governor.

Biits Which Have Ret eived the Signature
of the Governor
richmond, Feb 19.--The following
~ iis have been approved by the governor:
l" amend ami re.enact chapter sos of the
acts OF the general assembly of Virpinin
approved March 3, 1854, in relation to
working anu keeping in repair the roads
and bridges Of Alexandria county, as
amended by afr act approved March g.
1896. -
To incorporate the tow of Clarksvi;le,
and to authorize the issue of bonds by
said town
10 amend and re enact section GG6 of
the Code In relation to delinquent lands
purchased In the name of the auditor.
10 provide for the working, keeping in
repair, and letting out the public roads
brdiges,and ferries in Nansemond county
To amend and re.enact ali act to estab-
llsb corporation court fer the city of
lSuena Vista. approved February 49,
1892
70 amend and rc-enact section II of the
chaSter of the town of Richland;, an
proved January 2G, 1892
TO amend the charter of the Newport
News Ship Building and Dry Dock Com
pnny, by amending and re-enactiDp sec
ton OF chapte" 81, acts of the assembly,
1850. So, entitled an act to Incorporate
the chesapeake Dry Dock and Construc-
ton Company, etc.
TO impose additional duties upon the
examiner OF records Of the several Judi
cial circuits. with reference to ships, tuo
boats, baTges, or other water craft.
10 amend and re-enact an act entitled
an act to incorporate the Potomac River
Railroad Company.
10 an Ell" aud re-enact section 319S OF
the Code of Virginia prohibiting profane
swearing and drunkenness.
TO require the clerks of county and cor
poration courts Of this State to report TO
their respective courts--a list of ali the
Zines reported by justices of the peace un-
der section 11S of the Code of Virginia:
what lists shall contain, and to reuuire
the auditor Of public accounts to furnish
blank forms upon which such lists shall
be made.
To incorporate the Potomac and Mine
Ial Belt Railr adj Company.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-13
GO OVER TO THE CUBAnS.
Spanish Soldiers Desert Their
Colonel Near Havana.

Havana, Feb. IA remarkable Incl.
dent in the war has just happened near
Guara. Havana province, few miles
from the capital. A Spanish detach.
ment, unde- Colonel. rodriguez, met an
insurgent force there, and, according to
the Spanish report. published here, the
patriots lost eight men, among them
Major Octavio Rodriguez, brother of
Gen. Alexandra Rodriguez, and the Span
ish troops had no loss mt all
What really happened Is that the Span
ish soldiers, without firing single shot,
deserted and joined the patriots. Their
colonel WAS left ain ost alone, and mar.
rowiy escaped to Havana, followed by n
few officers.
The physical condition of the Spanish
army besides its financial distress, NAV
he judged from the fact that the steamer
Alfonso MI. which lett this port yester-
day for Spain. carried 100 officers and 766
soldiers, from the province of Havana
alone, in such desperate state of sick.
ness that it was hardly believed that half
of them will reach tue Spanish shores
alive.
The French warship Dubondieu left
Havana to-day for New Orleans.
New Orleans, Porto Rico and country
sorghum molasses of the finest quality
ST. Clair Bros. both phones.