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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-11
Sewing Machine Swindie.

TWO months ago two young men, CIV
Ing the names of Paul Ray and John ID.
Jones, OF Chicago. came here, says
special from Rushville, Neb., as agents
for a well-known sewing machine COM
pany They were apparently selling
high-grade machine Cor SIG. They declared
that this was an exclusive offer made
TO the Sioux Indians and would not apply
TO the white. They explained that the
scheme was promoted by a religious So
ciety in the East. which was paying The
difference between the manufacturers
cost ana the price demanded OF the In
dams for the machine.
one hundred and siXty-hve- sewing ma
chimes were sold by the enterprlsing swim
dlers. For each machine SO VAS collected.
Now 4 collector OF the company has ar
rived 10 investigate the situation. lie has
40 leases for as many machines. on each
of which SO has been credited as nrst
payment. Fifty dollars is still due ON
each.
The swindle was q very smooth one.
In each instance the indian purchasers
,v.r,. renuired % sign Testimonial IN
order that the religious society might
have evidence that the machines had been
nIsced according 20 the salemen's state
msnt. These Testimonials now prove 10
be the leases which the investigating
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-11
NORTHSTDERS ENTERTAIN.
A Pleasant Occasion at the Sorthside Hall
for lis Benefit.

The young people Of the Northside ex-
celled even their own previous excellent
efforts in the entertainment line last
evening i'm the handsome and commodi-
Gus Northside Han.
The performance was given under the
auspices OF the Auxiliary Committee OF
the hall.
Fully five hundred persons attended
the greater part OF these being logicahy
residents Of that section OF the city, but
the representation from Richmond was
not much la the minority.
II would be difficult TO prepare a more
interesting list of good things. Almost
every departure i'm the amusement way
was represented from the artistic tab
leaux wants TO dancing.
Mr.. T. j. Boshers orchestra made eX-
cellent music for the occasion, the pro-
gramme OF which was as follows:
Changing Clouds-Posng by fifteen
young ladies.
Standish."
National fiowers-England. scotland
France Spain, Ireland, Germany. Amer
lea.
Quartette-Mrs ]. Harvie Blair Mr.. J.
Harvie Blair, Mr.. J. G. Williams, Mrs.
NJ. b. Fits.
Tableau-"The Village Choir.
Recitation-Mr. n. l.. Watson.
Science I'm the Peristyle.
Framed favOrites- First Love. The For
tune Teller: Maud Muller; The Young
calist. II Take Care OF Grandmother.
.Ouartette-Mr. and Mrs Blair Mr. VIII
Ha-~s Mrs Fitts.
Tableau-Fixing Moses for the Fair.
Recitation-Mr n. l.. Watson.
~ Parting ~ Josephine and Ma
pol on
The Minuet at Court. a..
. nto-rtmme was followed by the
service of appetizing refreshments In the
lower story of the hall.
The proceeds will be devoted to the
hall
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-11
CONSUL JONES Is DEAD.
VAS A rIRGISIAN AND HAD AN ID-
yEyTUROUS CAREER.
The Korean Emperor's Mother Kept Out
Was i'm an influential Position.

VANCOUVER, b. C.. February TO-
Oriental advices by steamer report: The
Court went into mourning for thirteen
days for the Korean Emperors mother
who died recently. The funeral Will take
place three months after the day or her
death, according to the Korean custom.
The deceased Princess never intertereo
with political questions in the country,
even in the remctest manner all through
the years OF her husbands regency.
CONSUL JONES DEAD.
The death is announced at ShanShai or
General Jones. United states Consul at
Chin Kiang. The late Consul was seven
ty-iive years OF age. General Jones LED
an adventurous career before going 10
the far East. He was born In the state
Of Virginia and served IN the Confede-
rate army. being at one time on the stan
General Johnston.
A NEW Office.
A new office for advising the Japanese
Emperor and Ministry IN military ana
naval affairs has been created. 20 be
known as Gensui Flu, the members Oh
which will be chosen from among the
admiraIs or field marshals who have rem
dered special services.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-11
Does CnnaIeia. Want War;

NEW YORK. Feb. 1O-From copies
Of the Madrid Heraldo. received here to-
day IL Is apparent that Senior Canalejas
is urging Spain on TO war. He returned
to Madrid after his semi-ofcial visit to
the United States and Cuba convinced
that Spain should fight. not the insur-
gents, but the United States
On January 9th. Canalejas said I'm his
paper: our Cuban problem does not lie
in the Cuban woods 1t is toward the
United States that We must look; to-
ward the White House. McKinley's res
idence. toward the capitol. that nest Of
hlibusters. toward New York, the head
quarters Of the famous Cuban-American
syndicates: toward the Yankees. In short
that our eyes must be turned with no
fear. but with courage and persistency.
Tho enemy. we declare. is not TO be
found in the island. but on the continent
We should accustOm ourselves 10 this
idea and accordingly get ready for az
emergency
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y. NJ. H. couRT or INQUIRY.
Held with Closed Doors and No informa
ton Given Our.

LEXINGTON. Feb. I0.-Special.-The
court of inquiry at the virginia Military
Institute at the request Of Cadet captain
G.. Percy Halves, OF Richmond was
continued last night. In regard 10 the
court, Cadet Halves will say nothing. eA-
cept that 1t was called at his request
to inquire into some matters concerning
him at the institute.
1t is reported that the incident which
led to the court OF inquiry was cadet
Halves action as officer Of the day, and
a member OF his class in relation to
some plans the class had made to cele-
brate New Years eve night.
II seems that Il has been the custom
for some years with the graduating class
OF the Virginia Military Institute 10 cele-
brate New Years eve night with hfe-
works, and. in order TO do TINS, the SUD-
professors have 10 be tied In their room
and all the guards.
II seems that all plans were maze Tor
the present graduating class 10 carry
out the usual New Year celebration. In
the class meeting, called TO arrange the
plans. Captain Hawes was present on
nearly every occasion.It happened that
Captain HAYES was officer or the day
the night on which the celebration was 10
tako place.
Captain Halves is accused by his class
of taking steps to prevent their Plans
and at the same time giving away their
plans by his actions.
For this the class dismissed him as
one OF their members.
Captain Halves remained az the ihsu-
tue for a day or two after this occurred
when he was taken sick anc went to MS
home in Richmond
As soon as he recovered he returned TO
Lexington 10 attend the court Of inquiry
The court has been conducted from 4;SO
p. VI. until Il midnight. for the past three
DAYS. The officers Of the court Will not
tell any Of the proceedings in the court
nor allow anv one not interested in the
case To attend the proceedings.
The court adjourned sine die at !
O'Clock tonight.
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Nn,v nrleans Rncrs.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb 1O.--After long
and varied career on the nat kVdhalusl
was tried at the hurdles to-day ana re-
fused the first jump. The track was iast
and the weather fair summaries:
First race-three-quarters mile.-Aunt
Maggie on 10 - first Kingsley 90 70 /
and s 10 y second Saratoga - TO u thlrd.
Time, l:23 IL.
second race-six furlongs. -Tackanassee
Il TO p first. Brighton q TO ! and 10 %
second. Al Kyris 100 10 u third. Time
1:l5.
Third race-handicap mile and an
eighth. over four hurdles.-Arrezzo G TO
u first. Repeater % to 2 and eyenl sec
ond Brakeman @ to 81 third. Time,
2:06 ID
Fourth race-handcap. seven furlongs.-
David e 20 u first. Sim W. q 10 and ouD
second. Col Gay O5 to - third. Time,
1.2g.
Fifth mile.-Percy r. 6 TO y first.
'Possum 90 10 and 10 p second, r. b.
Sack g 10 p third Time. 1:43 2.
Sixth race-seven furlOngs.-TremOna "a
10 ID first. Maggie 5. teven and 10 81
second, Shuttle Cock a 10 ID third Time.
i.3O
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-11
OBITT AIRY.
John e.. Slidders.

Mr. John G. Sliddors who had been
suffering with appendicitis al the Nlr-
einia Hospital died az that institution
Wednesday morning at > o'clock. in the
nineteenth year OF his age.
Mr. Sldders was a valued employee
at the Chafiiu Dairy Farm. Tie was born
in Dundee Scotland. and came 10 This
country some years ago. He leaves. a
mother and three brothers. who live al
ChaftR's. ~
Inc funeral took place from the latc
home OF the deceased yesterday after
noon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-11

agent is looking up. rhey are the reguia-.
ton leases that go with all machines
throughout the country where they are
purchased on time. No title j. vested IN
the holder OF the machine under TINS form
of lease. The Indians who secured ma
chimes under the deal merely rented them,
signing contract with the company %
when they were 70 secure full tide whcu-
ever the money paid I'm rent. from month
10 month. cauallcd the ruii selling price
of tho machine. Now tho agent has the
worst contract OF his IRE trying TO ex-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-11
Cane Charles Lights

CAPE CHARLES. VA. Feb. l0-Spe-
cial To-day was payday ON the New
York. Philadelphia and Norfolk railroad.
which means about So 900 paid TO shop and
other employees In this town.
Representative Dr.. Charles smith the
fioater delegate from the Eastern Shore,
spent several days In this county this
He was the guest of Capt. O. A. Browne
last Tuesday night.
Rev. Warren Burr, OF the Methodist
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-11
MASON GETS EIGHT YEARS.
The Jury Renders Verdict IF Murder in
the Second Degree,

ABINGDON, VA. Feb. l0.-SpeciaI-
The jury In the Mason murder case. after
being out one hour this morning. brought
In a verdict OF guilty OF murder IN the
second degree and fixed his term in the
penitentiary at eight years.
This afternoon Mason's attorneys NOV
ed the court 10 set aside the verdict OF
the jury, which motion was continued TIL
Monday the 18th instant being the first
day OF next term.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-11
Jail Delivery.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. February To-
Special-Two negroes, charged with leio-
nles. effected their escape from the jail
al Warwick Courthouse some time ues-
day night by burning down the door ieau-
ing from the corridor TO theiF warn.
Then. with some bluat instrument Iney
made an excavation IN the wall 1h'o'e"
which they escaped.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-11

Home enterprise is what the Chamber OF
Commerce has preached for some time
but talking will not do IT, Put 1t In prac-
tice. and then all of us will soon see good
results. Julius Meyer x Sons practice what
they preach-in rehtting their new store
AT great expense; they spent every cent
possible in this city. Everything Is no"
about complete and this great depart
ment store will soon throw open It's doors
TO the public. Their last addluon vas
four delivery wagons. These wagons are
Am civ make-made by David \. Ainslie.
ana from their appearance IT looks as If
there is no reason 10 send away TO buy
ANYTHING in the line. and, besides II
should De the inter .st of every one TO ony
from any concern that looks so much
To he building up Of our city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-11
4 UUNG JURY
General Manager Of the Grocer 'o"p""'
Resigns and One Furnsce shuts bo"n'

ROANOKE. VA. Feb. loI,speclal.-
The Conrad-Geisen case resulted IN q
hung furv to-day in the Hastings Court.
six standing for acquittal and six for con-
VictiOn.
He was charged with betrayal and the
last term Of the court sentenced MN 20
two years i'm the penitentiary, out the
verdict was set aside.
D. l. Bachman. general manager OF the
Grocer Iron Company, has resigned MS
position. one OF the twin furnaces OF tho
company shut down to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-11
GA STO1IA.
nc ii.- n is.s
'lss !: ANIzIxSM r ~
Mardigras. New Orleans La -" o"'ie' Aia.'
and Birmingham. Ala February -
ISoS

RATE OF ONE FIRST CLASS
FARE FOR THE ROUND-IklP, 10 New
orleans. La. Mobile. Ala. ana blrmihh-
nam. Ala. is offered by the southern rall-
way from all points on its line tt those
wishing TO attend these grand IesuVa!s
49, occur each year. Tickets on safe
February 18th to 2lst. inclusive maj nm
IL. returning March .. ls9s. ,,..,,....,. ~,
fer this very low rate TO all who wish 20
GO Int il also offers the shortest anu
ouickest route, most convenient schedules
Ind comfortable accommodations. The
Southern has double daily trains , running
,pon and The above points where the fes-
tivai will be held These trains lso are com
posed Of the very latest ana most hand,
some design OF Pullman sleeping cars ana
southern Railway Dining Cars and Coach
Is. Complete information as 10 schedules'
sleeping car reservations, etc, VIII De
cnaerfuily furnished uDon Application. by
any AGENT Southern RAILWAY. Richmond
Transfer Co. oo3 east Main street ., -
w Westbury Il. z. a, 90 east Main
street. Richmond, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-11
"A MILK WHITE FLAG"
Hoyts Pretty satire on the Militia at the
Academy To- 1orrow.


a MIX White Flag will be presented
at the Academy tomorrow afternoon
and night by not only the most compe-
tent. but also the largest cast ever seen
I'm "a Hoyt production In this city,
as il numbers nearly forty people.
"a MIX White Flag is undoubtedly one
Of the best entertainments Charles H0yt
has ever offered the public
Hoyts pieces are not modelled on the
classic drama, they are not purpose
plays" nor as theatfic as modern melo-
drama: hut they all have "a story TO tell.
and tell il plainly. They satirize the
fad or fancy Of the moment, and abound
i'm humor. and not infrcquently scintillate
with true wit and, best Of all they sue
coed
The company includes John Dunno,
Mary Marble John Marble, Frank Gar
nella, Lansing Rowan, and others.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-11
TERDICT AGAINST POWELL.
Sent 10 Jail One Yearand Fined Fifty Dol
lars for Malicious Shooting.

'''''"
EMPORIA, VA. Feb. lo.-Special-J. ].
Powell. who has been on trial here since
Monday last charged with shooting Fannie
TrOtter. colorcd. on the 9Th OF January.
was sentenced 20 jail to-day FOR twelve
months. and TO pay fine cf $50.
His counsel submitted "a motion for a
new trial but afterwards withdrew H.
A great deal Of sympathy Is felt Tor
the unfortunate young man, as he Is wei
connected and came from an excellent
family. IL is thought by great many
that he Is rather OF a weak mind and
hardly respOnsIbIe for bis acts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-11
N0taries Public.

". l.. Goode and Warren n. Mercer
have qualified as notaries public in the
HustinRs Court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-11
To Cure Cold One d.,

Take Laxative Bromo Quinne Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II II fail
to cure. Csc. The genuine has l.. Is. Q.
on each tablet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-11
r, RpENwrcH INSURANCE COMPANY. OF NEW YORK.

cVAs
AUDITOR or PIil,,t
COMMONWEALTH VIRGINIA IN PuRsCANCa
LAWS or VIRGINIA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-11

Episcopal church. has just closed a'ssriss
or revival meetings. wnicn nav oeo']
In progress the past three Weeks
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-11
RENNIE-GRIGG.
A Pretty Home Wedding Celebrated in
ClaTksNiIle.

tlaiksNilles
GAINESVILLE, Feb. l0-Speciai-A
quiet marriage ceremony took place last
evening at the residence Of the bride on
Main street.
At 5 o'clock the bride and groom en-
tered the parlors, accompanied ny Miss
Mary L. Stegal and Mr.. Harm Ware and
in the presence Of d number Of friends
the words were spoken that made Mrs
l.. NJ GrigS and Mr.. Archie T.. Renne
man and wife. With perhaps two or
three exceptions. all present were i'm
mediately connected with the contracting
parties.
Rev. DR. Drew, of the Presbyterian
church. being unavoidably absent. the
ceremony was performed by Rev Mr.
Watkins OF the Baptist church. Mr.. and
Mrs Rennie are well and favOrably
known In business and social circles in
this and other communities Their mar
rage al tins time was surprise.
DaNis-PoIlard.
PETERSBURG. VA, Feb. 1O-Special.-
Mr.. Frank l.. Davis. OF Prince George
county. and Miss Sarah T. Pollard. of
this city. Were married here this after
noon at the residence OF the sister of the
bride. Mrs. T. X. PctZold. Rev. j. W.
Rosebro -. D.. officiated.
Helm--stokes.
ROANOKE. VA. Feb. l0.-Special-
Harry Helm, a brother-in-law of ex-
Mayor Jones. and Miss Annabel Stokes
Of Mississippi were married to-day by
Rev. X. W Patton at Christs church
AIter the ceremony the bride and groom
left for Washington and Baltimore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-11
OA9TORIA.
1ss fac n q, a.
s; ;'s;s E~H1z2ZzZzx I w

THE GREATER includes me less
Hoods sarsauorilIa cures hip disease ana
scrofula sores and 1t may be depended
upon To cure boils ard pimples and IT.
mors Of all kinds.
HOODS PILLS are the favorite family
cathartic. Cure sick headache. breaH un
A cold.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-11
The Jefferson Hotel

calls special attention to its fun stock OF
Wines. Brandies. Runs. Rye and Bour-
bon WHISTLES; also. Domestic and I'M
ported Beers, Ales and Mineral Waters
ana liquors. Bottle and case goods
special feature.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-11
Value OF real estate owned by the comp

ACCOUNT OF BONDS UNITED STATES.
STATE Z M or oLIiER 81 AI1s AEP also or BONDS OF
OTHER BONDS AND STOCKS, OWNED ABSOLUTELY by
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-11

plain the situation ana sedure the return
OF the machines. Under the company's
rules the first $40 collected on tho Sale OF a
time machine always goes 20 the sell
Ing agent. so the headquarters asont ship
ped the whole carload or machines fh.
young sWindiers delivered them. collected
their 80 ON eHph machine aud lnme-
diutely disappeared.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-11

USE BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCH-
ES for Coughs. Colds and all other Throat
Troubles.- "Pre-eminently the best. ~
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher.
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presden-MAsON 4
Asssta Secretary-WALTER H. WARD.
prncip Gel
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-11

HOODS PILLS are the only mill. 20
take with Hoods Saisaparilla. Cure al
liver ii.s
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T.-CAP'ITAL

Amount Amount Of Of cap stock stock pi Up cash ]
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o .
o..
fire. marine ana lind shs
n 'he company
assets account or bad
o premiums policies "hieh nave been
months Azi,6H
OF a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16
FAREWELL WORDS.
GENERAL BLANCO's ADDRESS TO
THE INHABITANTS OF CUBA.
| RING OF MARTYRDOM ABOUT 1T.
His Purposes UnseIfish and Patriotic.
IL Would lie Inconsistent for Him
to Accept the Present Condi-
lions.

HABANA, August Is, 7:l5 p. M.--Gene
raj Blanco to-day published the following
address TO the inhabitants OF Cuba:
1T having been resolved by the Madrid
! Government to conclude peace with the
United States, consider my mission in
this country ended, and have solicited my
relief from duty.
II could not urge upon you pacific So
lution OF the existing struggle when not
long ago l advised you TO maintain the
war in any event
UNsELFIsH AND PATRIOTIC.
81 came TO the Island of Cuba, as is well
known TO all, in critical circumstances,
without fear OF the difficulties which
1 should encounter, and animated by the
hope Of pacifying the island and saving
II for Spain, with the cooperation of all
political parties and without any other
ambition than to render a service TO my
country. which / so fervently love The
lack OF faith and the Gistrust of some
and the prejudices and errors of others
were insuperable obstacles TO nv desires
and aspirations; but despite these grave
difhculties, perhaps. the day was not far
distant when we could have seen realized
SO happy a purpose, though one so con-
trary TO the wishes of the enemies of
our race and the domination Of America,
EVERYTHING UNAVOIDABLE.
We had TO accept the struggle at mo-
ment when II was least expected and
under most unfavorable circumstances
nevertheless, we sustained the campaign
With Vigor and our army has already
let the invaders feel the weight Of our
arms and L was willing at the head Of
the army, TO continue dsputing. inch by
inch. the land which, by so much valor
ana AT the cost of so much blood. we
were defending.
since the nations government. which
is surely Inspired by the great interests
OF patriotism and desire also TO as
sure your proper interests and those of
me other Colony, believes the moment
mas arrived TO make peace, il is our duty
faithfully to second her in her purpose.
DIT IL cannot be that L am the one called
uDon TO perform political duty which
uoes not agree with my declarations, with
my acts. and with my convictions.
A LAST DISINTERESTED SERVICE.
Il see myself obliged to leave Won AT
the present painful and difficult moment
Nevertheless. j will not do il without
advising you TO maintain the calmness
and prudence so necessary 10 protect tho
legal interests of Spain in Cuba. which
represent the fruit Of your labors. and
thus 1 think have rendered my last and
most disinterested service TO Cuba, TO her
and especially TO the CITY of |
The address is dated, August 19th
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16
SUNDAY GAMES.
Newark, 4; Hartford, o.
LAYOUT FOR TODAY.
Newark mt Richmond.
Paterson at Norfolk.
Hartford at Allentown.
Lancaster mt Reading
HOW THE CLUBS STAND.

Richmond is now well settled in first
place. She won two games yesterday,
while Reading lost one, and this gives the
Bluebirds lead which Denny Long ami
his rufflans will hardly Le able to take
from them.
The two games here with Newark were
won with the greatest possible ease by
the locals. The first game was a beauti-
full exhibition OF the national sport, but
the second game was not so brilliant.
Sparks was the hero of the first contest,
and he pitched as he never did before
During the entire nine innings not hit
was made off his delivery. and twelve
men were struck out by him.
WEAKENED IN THE NINTH.
Mcfarland, Of the Newark team. also
pitched good ball, but he weakened in the
ninth, and then it was that Richmond
won her game. For eight innings neither
side scored, and the cranks were kept on
the anxious bench. True, ut no time du-
ring the game was there any apparent
likelihood of Newark scoring-Sparks had
things too well in hand for that-but I'M
til the ninth it looked as though Rich
mond would not score either. 1t is a long
lane that has no turn, however. and in
the ninth McPartland's arm gave cut and
the locals began pounding him. As u re-
suit they batted him all over the field and
made six runs. winning with ease.
Here are the figures, which will show
IN detail just how the trick was done:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-16
AMERICANS CONFER WITH CUBANs.
We VIII Pay OF the Insurgents
VIII Cost Millions

Copyright 1885, by the Associated Press.)
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, August ELL p.
MA secret meeting was held tonight at
GERS Of the American army and the Cuban
leaders. The strictest secrecy was main
tanned, but IL can be said on good author
ity that General Garcia was present.
The meeting lasted an hour and half
The Information obtained is to the effect
that the Cuban situation was thoroughly
reviewed; that 1t was resolved TO disband
the Cuban army, and that the United
States should pay the men Off. This in
wolves the expenditure of $4,000, 900; but it
is most important to the prosperity of the
island whose wealth is entirely agricul-
tural, nobody, planter or farmer. daring
TO cultivate his lands while insurgent
bands are in the field raiding and burning.