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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-13
LIGHT ON NEW LAW.
JUDGE wADDILL NAMES RECEIVER
FOR THE FELLHEIMER ESTATE.
IMPORTANT ACTION IN BANKRUPTCY.
It IL Taken by the Bar an nm Indi-
cation That the Operation of the
from Now On.
from Now On.

The one ray OF light that has been
shed across the operations of the new
bankruptcy law, cleaned yesterday.
Hitherto, the mode of procedure, in the
absence OF the forms which the law
prescribes shall be settled by the SUI
preme Court of the United States, has
been left very much in. doubt, and as
the court was in vacation when the law
passed-having adjourned until October
lst-thtre was a reasonable prejudice
against the filing of petitions in bank
rutcy in the dark, as it we're. There
was diversity of opinion, even among
the judges. as to what course should be
pursued. for judges, like doctors and
others. may disagree. but Judge Waddill,
of this district, declined to give any opin-
ion whatsoever.
MR.. FELLHEIMER'S PETITION.
Yesterday, however, Mr.. l.. Feliheimer,
a dry-goods merchant, whose store Is at
the southwest corner of Third and Broad
streets, filed voluntary petition in bank
rutcy in the United States District
Court, with liabilities estimated at $4,000
ana assets at $lZ,VV. hOSl Oi llS CAeutlvi7
are northern firms.
Mr.. Sol. Bloomberg, who Is counsel for
the petitioner. urged Judge Waddill 10
appoint a receiver who would look after
the assets OF the concern and protect
his client against any action that might
be taken through the State courts.
In compliance with this request Judge
Waddill appointed Mr.. Emmett Seaton,
who Is counsel for several of the largest
creditors.
OPINION OF THE BAR.
Judge Waddilrs act in appointing re-
ceiver Is taken by the bar as an indica-
ton that he will observe the operation
OF the bankruptcy law from now on until
October LIST, when the Supreme Court
meets. II Ia certain that his act in this
particular case will act as a stay Of pro-
ceedings against the firm in the Virginia
courts on several motions for judgments
pending against them, but the matter
now having been thrown into the bank
ruptcy court, these proceedings will be
quashed.
Judge Waddll is diffident about express
ing any opinion as to the bankruptcy law
or what actual course he will take in the
matter, but his action in this particular
case would appear TO establish precedent
whereby other lawyers may be enabled
TO file petitions in bankruptcy with hopes
of the same effects following.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-13
QUEEN CITY RACE-TRACK.
winners OF the Speed Contests on
That Course.

CINCINNATI. o.. September RE
suits Of the Newport racing:
First race-five furlongs-Air Blast
(eyen) won, Press Kimball g 10 ] and .
10 81 second. and Eberhart Is TO u third.
Time. 1:0l 81.
Second race--six and half furiongs--
lola q 10 ID won, Tit-for-Tat q 70 2 and
g 70 81 second, and Maggie S. a to y third.
Time. 100 ga.
Third race--one mile and one-eighth or
q mile-Ray II. &c to u won, Joe Shelby
q 10 and TO p second, and Barton Il
IN n third. Time. :55.
Fourth race-one mie--George Krats %
"a n won. Ianky Bob q TO 10 and ouu
second. and sauber 90 to u third. Time,
1904
Fifth race-six furlongs-Gaiatea q TO
n won. Bessie Ewing Is 10 and TO u
second and Pat Garrett q TO ID third.
Time. 10 Ia. 90,
eIxth race-mile and an eighth-Chi-
ouite III. go 10 u won. Evelan q to ana
? 10 u second. and Libation Is to p 'hird
Time, LIS ID
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-13

modern policeman does not proclaim his
coming to the evil doer by shouting or by
carving lantern. He does his work more
quietly and effectively than the cld-fash-
toned town Waterman.
II is thus that in all the walks of life and
in all occupations, times change and knowl-
edge and efficiency increase. In this re-
spect medical science has kept pace with
the advance ia other lines. Physicians and
chemists have grown rapidly more skillfui.
There are medicinal preparations nova
DAYS that cure diseases that were few
wears ago considered absolutely incurable.
Irhe final triumph in this respect is DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. 1t
was first given to the world thirty years
ago. and has stood the test ever SINCE that
time. 1t cures % per cent. of all cases of
consumption, bronchial, throat and kindred
affections. Thousands who were hopeless
sufferers, and had been given up by the
doctors. have testified to its marvellous
merits. II is the great blood maker and
flesh builder. II makes the appetite hearty,
the digestion aud assimilation perfect, the
liver active, the blood pure and rich with
the life -giving elements Of the food, and the
nerves strong aud steady. II acts directly
on the lungs and air-passages, driving out
all impurities and disease germs. An hon
est dealer will not try to persuade you to
take an inferior substitute for the sake OF a
few pennies added profit.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure const.
patton. At all medicine stores.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-13
NO PARADE IN NEW YORK.
That IL, None of the Montnuk Iroops'
This Month, at Least.

WASHINGTON, d. c., September T.
The President has decided that 1t viii be
impracticable for the troops at MohtauN
to take part in the projected parade IN
New York city. He has talked the matter
over with General Miles and Acting-sec-
tary Meiklejohn, and it was finally de-
termined TO let the matter be decided by
the physical condition of the men, 10
ascertain this, the medical officers at
the camp were called upon, as was
General Shafter All reported that the
men would not be able to stand the IA
tigue of the parade before the LIST OF
next month at the earliest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-13
~. NM and Mis-. Fiddler Married.

AT the residence OF the bride, NO. ZFI
Venable street, on last night at 5:5O
o'clock. Mr.. w. b. Hun and Miss Georgia
Fiddler were united In marriage. The
ushers were Isaac Wood. Jr. (best man.
and lanes Bosher, and the ceremony was
performed by Rev. DR.. ]. . Dill. OF Vena-
HE Street Baptist church. A goodly com
many of friends witnessed the ceremony,
and showered best wishes upon the happy
pair. Mr.. and Mrs. Hun left on the IL
p. NJ train for visit 10 the groom's pa
rents. al Chrlstiansburg. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-13
M yELLOW-FEVER THERE.
No fELIOW IT Nv HTf f"f7"E'
Health of jacksonville Was Never
Better Than Ii is Now.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA. September II =
There is absolutely no truth In the
rumor of yellow-fever at Jacksonville.
The health of the city has never been
better at this season OF the year. Not
only Is there no yellow-fever in this city,
but there has not been a single case in
the entire State.
only a few days ago. the State Board
OF Health issued a proclamation that
there was not single case of yellow
fever at Key West. that there had no.
been a case of 1t there this year, and that
that was the only suspected point in
Florida
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-13
,.ur., Reformatory Board 10 Meet.

The Board Of Directors Of the Laurel
Reformatory did not meet last night, ac-
cording TO announcement. The considera-
ton OF the resignation of superintendent
samson has been postponed until next
TUESDAY night. September 10th. The
state OF Mr.. SIMPSONS health precludes
the nossibility Of his resignation being
refused. or even of reconsideration be-
ine, asleed. and two candidates are already
in the field for the position, while others
are expected to follow. IL Is believed
that a successor TO Mr.. Sampson Will be
ramed at next Tuesdays meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-13
COL. PATTY DU CLAM RETIRED.
RetriaI of Dreyfus Case still Under
consideration.

PARIS September l2-It is officially an
nounced that Colonel Patty du Clam has
been placed on the inactive list, and dis
missed from his post, in consequence OF
the general staff's investigation into the
Esterhazy case.
President Faure retired Colonel Patty du
Clam at the suggestion Of the Minister OF
War. General Zurlinden.
TWO Cabinet meetings have considered
the question Of a revision Of the Dreyfus
case. and adjourned until Saturday, at the
request Of the Minister Of Justice, NJ. Sar-
rien. who is DESTROYS of more time in
which TO consider the documents involved.
The court has refused to release former
Colonel Picquart. pending rehearing OF
the case against him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-13
NAVAL FIGHT IN PHILIPPINES.
spanish Prevent Landing OF insur-
gents i'm the Kisayas.

MADRID, September l2.-Captain Au-
non. Minister OF Marine, received to-day
an important dispatch from the Phiiip-
mines describing conflict between span
ISL gunboats and an insurgent notiiia'
in which the former successfully pre-
vented an insrrgent landing in the WIS.,
ayas. Accor ling to the Dispatch the IN
sureents had five vessels, all OF which
,,ere sunk. The Spaniards had no loss,
but the tele gram asserts that hundreds OF
the insurgents are believed to have per-
ished.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-13

this country about twenty years ago,
and located in Roanoke, where she mas
since resided.
Mrs. Lebrecht was cousin OIL DIS,
Fannie Salomonsky, and had many
friends I'm Richmond. The tuneral ser
vices will be conducted at the mortuary
chapel in the Hebrew Cemetery this ai-
ternoon at 4:30 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-13
A Squirrel That Steals.

A squirrel owned by a lady on Church
min has developed a most inconYenient
case of kIeptomania. A few days ago
the lady lost her pocket-book' containing
"a cents and a valuable gold ring. Every
conceivable place was searched for the
property, but it could not be found. and
The lady then notified Detective Hall a
her loss. After a day or so, however. the
purse was found In the nest OF the SPUR
rel where ii had been conveyed by his
souirrelship. He has not been arrested
So far, and may be let or this time with
o lecture.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-13
\. lie "a Fugitive from Ju.tices

william Blair alias curley McGill. Q
coIored man, was arrested yesterday al
Seventh and Arch streets by Captain
James A. Llpscomb, OF Manchester, on
Information given by Sergeant Kerse. OF
this city.
Blair is charged with being fugitive
from justice from South Carolina. He
was locked up at the First Police Station.
and will make his debut in the presence
of Justice John this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-13
Went s,snllnx ON sunday,

A colored youth succeeded in getting
into the residence OF Mr. L. r. Spencer.
No. 1os south Fifth street. early Sunday
morning. and stole a collar-bntton,
shirt and 81 In money. lie was detected
and run out OF the house. but could not
be caught. The AFFAIR has been reported
10 the Second Police Station.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-13
sCHOOL-BOOKS FOR LOUISA.
Board Adopts IA List-Rixey Made "a
Good Speech.

LOUISA. VA. September 2-(SpeciaL)-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES +. T. West met
the School Board of the county here to-
day and readopted the entire list Of books
used last session. Some new books were
selected--one being DIR. ]. William Jones's
School History Of the United States
Hon. John +. Rixey was here to-day
and made a strong Democratic speech
large crowd attended court to-day.
but the people were not inclined to talk
politics The Democrats, however, are
hopeful of a pretty full vote.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-13
MISS BARTON IN WASHINGTON.
Party with Her May Go to Phiiip-
mines or Porto Rico.

WASHINGTON, d. c., September L.
Miss Clara Barton and party reached
Washington to-day from Tampa Fla
Those with Miss Barton were DR.. VIM
field Egan. chief surgeon OF the Red
Cross Society; General Won schel' OF the
Belgian Red-Cross Society, and Or. GILL;
! A. Mcdowell, Miss Lucy Graves ana
Miss Annie Fowler, of Illinois. The party
ia here awaiting orders, and may be cent
either to the philippines or to Porto kico'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-13
May he shopIifters.

Three colored women, giving their
names az Fanny Randolph. Mary Taylor,
and Hattie Jones. were arrested yester-
day morning by Policemen McMahon and
Priddy on the charge OF shopliftlng at
the Cohen company's store. They had a
lot OF calico in their possession. which
the officers have reason 10 believe WI
stolen from the above place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-13
HON II. C. TOMPKINs DIES SUDDEN.
He Ranked Among the Abiest Law
yers of the south.

MONTGOMERY. ALA, September T.
Hon. Henry Clay Tompkins was taken
suddenly i'll in his office this morning and
died in q few minutes Heart-failure, due
10 acute Indigestion, was the cause. lie
was for three terms Attorney-General OF
Alabama, and ranked among -he ablest
LAWYERS OF the South. He had been for
dozen wears a prominent figure in the
meetings of the American Bar Associa-
tiOn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-13
Meath of an Only Child.

Herbert Bernard, the only son Of Mr..
and Mrs Walter NJ. Andrews, died at the
residence Of his parents last night. at
4os Nicholson street. The child was only
. wears Of age The arrangements for
ths funeral have not been made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-13
THE CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG.
Court Now in Session-People coming
and Going.

Court Now in Sess1On-Ie"p'e
and Going.
WILLIAMSBURG. VA, September H.
,specaL)-The regular monthly term OF
Judge sydney Smiths court began TINS
morning. Quite a number OF the swamp
eIs" were in attendance, as one ol lhei
number was in the meshes of the law
charged with a felony. The court may
De- i'm session until the middle OF the
week as there are several cases OF I'm
porJance to be heard at this term.
A MARRIAGE.
Nr. Dabney Brown Richardson, OF TINS
place. and Miss Nettie Ennes, formerly OF
Fredericksburg. but for some years a resi-
dent VI our city, were quietly mdrrleu ~
tLe Baptist parsonage this morning 10y
DE- Rev. j. s. BOyles The bride was De
tom.ngly attired in a travelling gown Oh
eark blue. with hat TO match. lmmeul-
stcly after the ceremony the happy par
we're driven 20 the depot, where they TOOK
Tie east-bound train for Newport News
their future home.
Cards Of invitation 10 the marriage OF
Ass Lizzie Waters Hovey, Of Bfuton
District. York county, and Mr.. James ~
wilkins, Of Newport News, have been
Received By their many friends here. the
wedding Is 20 take place at the YORK
River Presbyterian church Wednesday
afternoon September the nst, AT haif-
Past O'clock.
Professor w. G.. Jones. VINO has been
Spending the summer here with his iami-
", leaves Wednesday for Richmond 10
BEGIN his duties Thursday as principal
Of Madison school
ELECTION OF TEACHERS.
The Superintendent of Schools for YORK
county. Captain W. j. Stores. has notified
me school Board 10 meet at Yorktown
Monday 20 elect teachers.
ArA Harriet v. Coles. who has been
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-13
THE LOCOMOTIVE FIREMAN.
sixth biennial Convention OF the
brotherhood In Session.

TORONTO, ONTARIO, September r.
The sixth biennial convention of the
brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen open
ed to-day. There were some four hundred
delegates present at the opening. and
200 more arrived during the course Of the
day. The afternoon session was devoted
to routine business.
The Ladies' Auxiliary held short ses-
sion. at which Mrs. Joshua Leach, Of Sc
dalia. Mo. Grand President, presided.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-13

stopping with her sister, Mrs. Judge Hen
10y left this morning for her home, IN
Hampton
Dr. and Mrs. John II. Tucker. OF New
Kent, were here yesterday 20 visit their
daughter. Mrs, n. l.. Henley.
Mrs. f.. G.. Booth. of Carriers Grove. is
visiting her daughter. Mrs. Cumming, on
Stalen Island, n. Y, and is having a de-
hghtful time. Mrs. Booth Will be joined
soon by her son. Edwin, who has been
granted ten days furlough by the
Chesapeake and Ohio Company at New
port News, where he is engaged in busi-
ness.
personal MENTION.
Mr.. Charles Barmore. a well-known So
ciety man from New York city, has been
down here for some time visiting.
Mr.. Carroll Taylor. from Richmond, is
here to-day visiting relatives.
Miss Maude Braithwait has gotten home
from lengthy sojourn in the mountains
OF Virginia.
Mr.. T. A. Courtney. manager at King 8
MIL, has gotten out again after n severe
attack Of sickness.
Mr.. Parker Jones. Grand Masonic Lee
turer, has just returned from a three
weeks visit 10 the lodges in Surry and
adjoining counties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-13

Governor Tyler will reach here to-nior-
row from Radford. IL is not known how
long the Governor will remain. but he
will probably return to Radford In dag
or so.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-13
democratic District Committee.

The Democratic Committee OF the Third
District will meet here Saturday at ii
o'clock A. NJ. Members or the City
Committee will attend. and State-chair-
man EIlyson Is also expected TO attend
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-13
Frost In GoochIand.

ELK HILL, VA, September 12.-(Spe-
cial )--There was considerable frost here
this morning, but no damage was done to
crops The indications are favorable for
frost again tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-13
meath Of Mrs. Lebrecht.

Mrs. Sophie Berliner Leorecht. VIE or
A. Lebrecht. OF the Ncrfoik ana Wese-
~, railway. died in Roanoke Saturday.
afrer an illness OF only two weeks. sue
was a native Of Germany, but came to
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-13
The oid-hsh-
! on d watch

The old-hsh-
lone d watch
man who
prowied about
the streets Of
medieval Lon
don, with a Ian
tern in his
h and to pro-
claim his COM
ing, and who
announced
his passage
rough the
streets by
shouting AIS
WE'LL" was q
very inefficient
protector when
: compared with
the metropoli-
tan police of
New York City,
commonly
known as the
!. Sc IT,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-13

from a pleasant visit to relatives at Bat
tleboro'. y. c.
Miss Julia Phillips Of Suffolk. and her
guest, Miss Lily Gwynn. of Baltimore.
have returned TO Suffolk. after visiting
relatives and friends in Smithfeld.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-13

Here are many lots of goods
the greatest bargains in the his
tory of Richmond-and to give
everybody a chance to get here
they will be placed on sale, com.
mencing at certain times, until
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-09
LAW GRADUATES.
Largest Glass in the States History
Sworn in at the Supreme
Court Room.

The largest number of lawyers ever
admitted to the state supreme court
were sworn in today by Deputy Clerk
Fritch. They were the graduating class
from the law school of the state uni
Versity and were chaperoned by the
dean of the school, James w. Green.
After the names of the class had been
read by Mr.. Green they took the usual
oath in a body. There were three wo-
men in the party. Charles w. k1tchell
of the firm of Kitchell & Marburg, and
Dana G. MacVicar were the only To-
peka representatives in the class.
Following are the members of the
class who will receive certificates of
admission to practice in the supreme
court:
George r. Allen, Alberta M Bennett,
Harry Albert Bolinger, Wellington
Walton Bryant, James Joseph Bulger,
Thomas Montgomery Corwin, William
Lonzo Cronk, William Clayton Dickey,
David Miller Eckman, Fred Roscoe
Ellis, Albert Sidney Foulks, John Ira
Games, Moses William Games, Samuel
Griffin. Bertrand Dewey Hamill, Jake
Louis Hamon, Benjamin Harvey Han
cock Fred Milo Harris, George p Hay
den, Richard F. Hayden, Joseph W
Holdren, Frank E. House, Charles Cliff
ton Julian, Thomas Jackson, Simpson
Kelly, Carl E. Kimpton, William H
Kitcheu Walter AdOniS Legion, Jacob
Marley, Edwin B. Morgan, James
Wallace Metsker, Frank j. Mckay,
Harry w. Mclaughlin, Dana Collins
McVicar, Cassius Tfndal Ne1hart, Al
fred Harvey Noyes, Herman A. Olston,
Myron De We're Rafter, Hessie NJ. Reid,
Burton Emory Saylor, Ernest Guy
Simpson, Arthur Collins Sloan, jr.,
Fred Speak, May Hotchk1ss Spencer,
Claudius Chalmers Stanley, Samuel
Vernon Stewart, Samuel Norris Strawn,
Arthur Leonard Howell Street, Charles
Clifford Towner, Maurice vain van
Meter Nathaniel Anthony Wall, Alon-
20 D. Wilcox, w. Clyde Wolfe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-09
TO BE MAJOR GENERAL.
j. Warren Keifer of Ohio Named
by the President.

Washington, June 9.-The president
today sent these nominations to the
senate:
Volunteer army-To be major general
j. Warren Keifer of Ohio. To be
brigadier general-John P. S. Goblin of
Pennsylvania.
William R. Compton of New York,
marshal for the northern district of
New York.
Regular army-Lieut. Col. Henry E.
Noyes, second cavalry to be colonel;
major, William A. Rafferty,, second
cavalry, to be lieutenant colonel; Capt.
Argulas G. Hennisse, Eighth cavalry.
to be major; First Lieutenant Josepr
T. Dickman, third cavalry, to be cap
tain; first lieutenant, John F. Reynolds
Lands, first cavalry to be captain; first
lieutenant, William T. Johnson,
Tenth cavalry to be first
first lieutenant; second lieutenant, VIM.
H Osborn, First cavalry, to be first
lieutenant; first lieutenant, John R.
Williams, Third artillery; to be captain;
first lieutenant, George L Anderson,
Fourth artillery. to be captain.
Volunteer army-A. A. Wiley of Ala
bama, to be lieutenant colonel, Fifth
regiment volunteer infantry
To be commissaries, with rank of
captain-Thomas H. Simms of Arkan-
sas; James E. N. Stuart, of Virginia;
Carroll NJ. Mercer. of Maryland.
To be chief commiSsary, with rank
of major-Captain George w. Stouch,
Third United States infantry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-09
ADAMS EMPRESS ROBBED.
Car Broken Open and Looted on the
Pennsylvania Road.

New York, June 9.-One of the Adams
express cars attached to the New York
express, which left Philadelphia yester-
day, was broken open along the road
and robbed. The train on which the
robbery occurred was the Pennsylvania
Railroad Western express, known as
No. IA.
The Adams express messenger who
had charge of express car No. 6412 first
noticed that the door was broken near
Trenton, and informed the railroad
authorities. The division superintend-
ent of the Pennsylvania company said
today: "All 1 know is that the Adams
express car was robbed somewhere on
the line between Harrisburg and Jersey
City. 1 don't think it was on our oil
vision don't know the extent of the
robbery
Agent Temple of the Adams Express
company. who was informed OF the ma
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-09
NOT BLOCKED.
Big Ships May Get Past the
Sunken Merrimac.

On board the dispatch boat Triton, off
June 9.-Some doubt exists whether
the Merrimac, so CALAMITY sunk under
the fire of Spanish guns by Lieutenant
Hobson and his men, effectually blocks
the channel of the entrance of Santiago
harbor. During a cessation of hos
tilities today the dispatch boat crept
to within two miles of MORO castle and
got an excellent view of the wreck.
The Merrimac shows about ten feet
of smokestack and mast. She lies in
about seven fathoms of water, but not
directly across the channel. 1t is be-
lieved there is still room enough for
large ships to pass.
INCREASE SPANISH SECURITY.
1t would be easy for the Spanish to
blow up the wreck and clear the chan
mel, but they probably will not do so,
as it prevents ingress as well as egress
and increases their security.
From the TritOn'S deck a row boat
was seen examining the wreck, which
contains 1000 tons of coal. This the
Spanish are believed to have no means
of raising. 1t is probable the wreck
will be as useful, as an object lesson to
the Spaniards of American bravery, as
anything else.
The same men who took in the Merri-
mac could have taken in a torpedo
boat. The mines served the SpaniardS
little stead, and once past the entrance
of the harbor the searchlight on the
MORO could not be turned on them.