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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
HON. JOHN Il. MASSEY is BETTER.
He VIII Probably Personally Trans
fer His Office Tuesday.

Hon. John f.. Massey, whose term as
Superintendent of Public instruction ex-
pires next Tuesday, has been quite i'll at
his home "Ashlawn," Albemarle county.
He has suffered with quite a severe
attack of grip for some time, but he Is
now recovering, and hopes to be in Rich
mond Tuesday to formerly transfer his
Office to DR.. j. w. Southall
Dr. Southall is at his home, in Amelia
county, but is expected to reach Rich
mond, probably, Saturday. He has not
yet resigned his seat in the State Senate,
but will do so before he enters upon his
new duties.
Mr. Frank p. Brent, Of Accomac, who,
it is thought, will succeed Mr.. j. a. Nc
Gilvray as clerk in the Superintendent S
office, is expected here Monday night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
TheY Got Ready for War.

Mr.. Thomas H. Edwards. Of West
Point, was in the city yesterday, and
says he has never seen the town 80 eN-
cited as it was Monday, when it was re-
ported that il was on the bulletin boards
i'm Richmond that General Fitzhugh Lee
had been assassinated.
Business was suspended, stores closed
and men met in groups on the street DIS
cussing preparations for war. Ielephohe
messages were sent to Essex, Matthews,
Gloucester and Middlesex, and the peo-
nile in these counties were stirred up as
they had not been since the war.
4 message was received later in the
afternoon stating that the report was
wholly unfounded Had it have been de-
layed much longer it is hard telling what
would have happened.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
Sporting

Spain. which is supposed TO be bargain
ing for the same vessels.
GUNS AND POWDER FOR THE
SOUTH.
ATLANTA, GA, March 9.-Five car
loads Of war material for Galveston and
three big lO-inch guns bound for Pensa-
cola passed through Atlanta tonight.
In the Galveston consignment were four
steel mortars, weighing 1l7,OOO pounds,
and two carloads of gunpowder. rhe
big guns for Pensacola weighed $1,000
hounds each. All of the way-bills for
these instruments of war are marked
Rush"
AMMUNITION FOR FORT WARREN.
BOSTON. March "a consignment or
ammunition. consisting of twenty-four
tons OF shot and shell, came in over a
railroad to-day, and is being transferred
by lighter TO Fort Warren and the forti-
fication AT Long Island Head. This week
eight S-ton guns are TO be taken from
Fort Winthrop and shipped by rail TO
some southern port.
ARMING FORTIFICATIONS.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., March 9.-Every
effort is being made TO carry out the
rush orders which have been received to
arm the IOItlHcdliOHS at 4NtNNdSlic. HC
floating derrick Trilby arrived to-day
from Boston, and will at once begin the
removal OF the heavy guns from the
cars to the forts at the mouth or the
river The schooner George Berry ar
rived at the navy-yard to-day with am
munition.
ELEVEN THOUSAND SHELLS
READING, PA, March 9.-The Carpen-
ter Steel Works has been asked to bid
on over eleven thousand shells OF vari-
Gus sizes for the government The con-
tract would amount to nearly $4,000.
The entire plant is now working night
and day on a government contract in
volving the expenditure OF million dol
lars.
CATHOLIC KNIGHTS PREPARED.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL, March 9.-MaJor-
General Lee j. Kadesk. Commander-in-
Chief Of the Uniform Rank, Catholic
Knights of America, stated TO an Asso-
ciated Press representative that OF the
25.OOO members OF the organization, all
well-drilled men, 10000 could be put In the
field within twenty-four hours, in case OF
war.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
DEATHS.

ALLISON. Died at his residence, 800
west Franklin street, March .. lSss AT
TOO p. NJ, Mr.. JAMES w. Al,LlsON'
after a brief illness.
Funeral notice later.
BENNETT.-Died. at her residence, NO.
33l Nicholson street, Fulton, Tuesday'
March sth. at 2:30 p. NJ, NANCY ).
BENNETr. In the 18th year o. her age.
The funeral will take place from the
above residence THIS Crhursday) Az
TERNOON at O'Clock.
Putnam and Canway CIV. Va) papers
please copy.
CLARKE. March Sth. at 10
O'Clock p. NJ, at her residence, No. SO
north Ninth street, SUSAN IDA
CLARKE, youngest daughter OF w. j.
and Susan G. Clarke.
Funeral will take place from her late
residence THIS Thursday AFTER
NOON at 3 o'clock. Friends and acquaint-
ances invited to attend. Tf9Y9 isDs
IGRoVE.-Entered into rest at
his late residence, 4O7 north Henry street.
at Sis A. NJ Wednesday, the 9th Instant
JOHN w. HAZELGRoYE, In the eist
year OF his age.
Blessed are they that die In the Lord"
Funeral will take place from Clay
Street Methodist church at $50 o'clock
THIS Thursday AFTERNOON.
HEATH. -Died, at his residence. 9th OF
March. 1898. Mr.. WILLIAM HEATH;
aged IS years.
Funeral will take place at his resi-
dence. in Hanover county. at +. M.s
MARCH 10. 1898. Friends and aoquasnt-
ances invited 10 attend.
WINTER. oiled. at the residence OF
her parents. 1928 west Leigh street, We'd
nesday morning. March 3. 1898. at uSo
o'clock. MARIE f.. infant daughter OF
]. Il. and NJ. Z. Winter; aged years:
FUNERAL from 81. Mary's Catholic
church al o'clock THIS EVENING.
Friends invited 20 attend
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10

Oceans of very needful
Notions. Notion is here
Dressmakers' find
inqs, too. By far the best chosen
stock of little things you've
seen in Richmond for many a
day.
At these prices
Moire SILK Bone Casing, soc.
Double-Faced Moire Silk BeltnI 1oc.
Fancy Dresden and Plaid Silk Webs,
SOC Fancy silk Web. the new Violet
and Green shades. 10c. strip.
Combination Hair-Cloth Hip Pads and
C1rled Hair Lace-Trlmmed Bustles,
Rats for pompadour hair arrangement
every size, s for &c.
10c Covered Dress Steels, T. s, 9, and
10 inches. sc. set.
Warren's Featherbone, all colors, SC.
with every purchase of 25c. an attach
ment Is given.
SPECIALIZATION Covered Odorless
Rubber-Lned Shields, DC. pair; pairs
for 25c.
New Patent Velvet-Grip' Hose Sup
porter, Blacks and Whites, all sizes,
10 to zoe. a pair.
1Jc SILK Elastic. Black only, sc. a yard.
Children's Secure Fastener Hope Sup
porters. &c. a pair.
All Colors Silk Bicycle Carriers. patent
clasps, for men and women. 25c. pair.
Pocket and Dressing Combs, choice Be-
each; worth up to 15c.
Patent Hump Hooks and Eyes, 1Oc.
gross.
4-yard-piece Substituted Betting, 15c.
Heavy Smooth Shell Hair-Pins. &c. each.
Non Twisting Tapes, all widths, 1c.
bunch.
Ironing Wax, 1c.
Corset Laces. 21-2 yards, sc. dozen.
Blackwell Pins, 1c. card.
G0-inch Tape Measures. &c.
Heavy Pile Velvet Binding, 1-2c. yard.
Bone Casing, &c. piece; 4Oc. dozen
pieces
Safety Hooks and Eyes, 1c. card; &C.
gross.
Dressing Pins. 1c. paper; Toe. dozen.
Belongs Best Sewing Silk, so yards,
42kc. dozen.
Velveteen Binding, 115c. yard-Black
and Colors.
Smiths Needles, &c. paper.
Aluminium Thimbles, 1c. each; 10c. a
dozen
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
shipped Dynamite 20 weyler.

NORFOLK, VA, March 9.-(SpeciaL)-
Horace G.. Williams, formerly of Phiia-
delphia, but now connected with the
Portsmouth Street Railway Company, IN
an interview here tonight, said that the
New York story Of his connection With a
tremendous shipment of dynamite, etc,
from New York, on General VIEWERS
order. while the latter was Captain-Gene-
raj OF Cuba. was substantially correct.
All the evidence in his possession, he de-
clared. was at the disposal OF the United
statas Government
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
Doing Spring Cleaning.

The interior of the Chesapeake and Ohio
general Offices in this city is being inn
proved by means of kalsomining and
painting.
The office of Chief-Engineer Frazier Is
to first receive attention, and the clerks
there are pleased at the prospect Of soon
being in quarters fresh with the breath
Of springtme renovating.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
COMMANDER BROwNsON SAILS.
He Is Accompanied by Charles H.
Cramp, the sbipbuilder.

NEW YORK, March 9.-Commander W.
H. Brownson, United States navy sailed
for Southampton on the American Line
steamer ST. Paul to-day. He said to
reporter:
II am going to England under orders
direct from the Navy Department, not
from the President. My missions Is 10
prepare for the exigencies OF the situa-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10

blood. That is Natures way OF curing
scrofula, erysipelas, kidney and hver com,
plant" consumption and every form OF
eruntiye and wasting disease. Wnen you
want 10 helm Nature with medicine the med
;c;re ,rust work the same way as Nature
works then IL has the laws of Nature on IT'S
SIDE 10 make II powerful That is the
secret of -Dr Pierce Is Golden Medical Dis
covervis wonderful cures. II assists Nature
according ia her own laws it is on Natures
side and Nature helps il IL imparts new
,,oqyeT to the nttritive and blood making or
Jams 10 create a large quantity OF fresh, req.
healthy blood which drives every germ OF
disease ont of the system and Duiids up
strong healthy tissues and solid flesh. Inc
"DisSoverv - completely clears away every
fern of blood disease from the system IL
even cures consumption. 1t IS the only tfue
radical cure for that disease facts ana tesu-
mony to prove it.
"Iwould like 10 tell the whole woIid wn n your
Golden Medical Discovery mas uone ~, ,,r1
THE doctor who is considered an exPe't on iuIi5
trouaIes told me had consumption te , a..
both my lungs were diseased ana Sou Sar i;,tie
long. felt down'heartea 70, : 30 him 10 set his
Sninion am glad did for now know w !t.a
yp,,r medicine will do When started on , sns
second bottle was better in every way na .o.,sd
eble 10 take walk on every hne ,i,hs Tine
INV sleep, my appetite was goou, h.o,an 10 feel
had flushed the second p Ssd cough. so / got
TX. ,S;-d ho,te and by the time it was half gone
Va, a,,"a,''<,,I'l~,ss,,~-<%#eM
~ Mary st.. Hamilton, OCT. Can.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10

ton, and to see what can be had and
what can be done in case of'war, the pos
sibiities of which l think are very re-
mote"
Charles II. Cramp the ship-builder, also
sailed on the st. Paul. Further than TO
say that he was going abroad on a, BUSH
ness trip DIR. Cramp refused to talk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10

Judge Robert w. Hughes is in the city
for the purpose of attending to the bust
ness of the District Court, pending the
appointment Of Judge Waddill, which is
expected on Friday. He will leave this
morning for Norfolk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
The Howitzers' Election.

The Richmond Howitzers will meet at
their armory next Tuesday to elect a
successor TO Captain Hutchinson. As an
nounced I'm the Dispatch, there is no OPP
position to Lieutenant A. W. Williams,
and il is expected that every officer and
non-commissioned officer will be advanced
one step.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
WHAT EACH SIDE now CLAIMS.
Both Confident of Being Able q"
Control the Council.

With the near approach Of the primary
ihe struggle between the clubs ana me
Good Government League grows more
and more acute. Each side claims that
the victory Is as good as won, and each
expects TO have large majority In the
next Council.
Clubmen base their hopes on a clean
sweep In jefferson and Marshall wares
on the election OF the Jackson ward can.
dioates, who are said 10 be in sympathy
with the clubs. and they, also, expect 10
carry Clay ward. TO elect two men a.
ie~-s XRo have not received the leagus
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10

Corset Covers, lie. made Of
standard cotton, nicely
trimmed with embroidery;
good l9c. grade.
Corset Covers, 1Sc.: made
Of standard cotton, V~neck,
embroidery trimmed. COM
pare with 29c. grades.
Drawers. 24c.; umbrella ruff
fle trimmed with lace, EN-
broidery and tucks; instead
Of SOC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
The Machias at Norfolk.

NORFOLK, VA. March 9.-The United
States gunboat Machias arrived this
morning, and went to the navy-yard. She
will be inspected and receive necessary
repairs. She reported pleasant trip, and
thst all were well on board
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
ROxbury We opened Melange =
Brussels, soc. the ore Poplins. !.

ROXbury We opened
Brussels, sOC. the S t or
with a stock
of Carpets far in excess of any
stock bought for our busiest
season. The makers made us
great price concessions, and we
bought freely. So now you can
thank the makers for
Best Roxbury Brussels Carpets, not
remnants, but enough OF each pattern
to fit any size floor or your entire
house, Roxbury's. as every carpet
buyer knows, sell everywhere at 81.
Here at soc.
Reversible Jointless China Mattings;
1.S00 rolls came yesterday; these Mat
tings can be used on both sides; fine
and coarse weaves, stripes plaids. and
checks, in various color combinations;
rolls measure 40 10 AZ yards-12l2c.
yard; 1915 a roll.
Small-Price The every
Dress Goods. day and dress
up effects rub
shoulders.
The beautiful weaving of the
small-price ia brics entities them
to show-place in the front row
of fashions fayorites.
AT 9la CENTS-t case Plain Colored
DoubleWidth Cashmere, all the staple
colorings.
AT 12I2 CENTS-1 case Double Width
Fancy Suitings, oVershot color effects.
AT 20 CENTS-36-lnch All Pure Wool
! Tricot Suitings, all colors, for street
and bicycle dresses.
AT 30 CENTS-3S-inch Fency Novelty
Suitings. Scotch Tweed and Lace eff
fectS in tWO-tOppd cotorin0c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
Dbl, aud Drama on the North side.

A musical and dramatic entertainment
Of more than ordinary fascination will
take place tonight at North-side Hall.
II will be given under local auspices, and
will serve to introduce some very charm
Ing talent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
Black Dress Goods.

AT rs CENTS-3S-inch Black French
Surah Serge, all pure wool, fine hard
twisted fabric.
AT IS CENTS-5-inch Black English
Storm Serge, all pure wool, best Black
AT 30 CENTS-3S-inch Black Cheveron
Suitings, all pure wool.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
Richmonders In New York.

NEW YORK. March 9.-(Speeial.)-H.
II. George, Jr., and A. Wright, St. Denis;
]. w. Gordon, Waldorf. j. E. Powers,
Rartholdi,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
The advantage of

The advantage Of
a policeman over a
burglar is that the Of
fcer has the law on
his side. Health has
the same advantage
over disease. The
Law of Nature is for
people to be healthy.
When they are sick,
Nature helps to cure
them. Natures law
is the guide for cur
ing sick pc ople.
There is no way but
Natures way. What
the doctors call many
different dis e a S e S
Nature cures in one
way; by nourishine
the whole body with
good, pure, rich, red
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10
Cheers for Warships.

LONDON, March 1O.-The indications
are that the United States Government
will not wait for the arrival here of
Commander willard Brownson in order
to purchase warships Definite Offers
have already been made for ships build
ing here, with the view OF forestalling
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10

MeIange France pushes the
DopIirS Emerald Isle for the
leadership in Pop
Inns. And justly, for the stur-
diness of this rich Melange
weave is hard to better.
Ready to-day.
Magnificent Melange Poplins. made OF
firm. hard-twisted yarns. Brown,
Gray, and Blue mixtures. Az inches
wide, Slid.
The Electric A luxury at
Hair-Dryer. trifling cost.
children's hair shampooed and
dried by electricity. prevent
ing colds and adding greatly
to the healthful growth of the
hair.
Electric Shampooing and Drying by ex-
pert hair dressers in hair dressing
parlors, on second floor, % and 35c.
Mems and Boys T h e
Bicycle Suits. n a n d
Mems and Boys Bicycle and
Golf Suits will be a noteworthy
feature of our Clothing Depart
ment. Strictly All-Wool Suits
only.
Mems Bicycle and Golf Suits; just n bit
better than you'll find elsewhere at
same prices-Sf.5O and SO.
Boys Golf and Bicycle Suits. ages II to
15 made like Brother Toms. $3.50
and $3.50.
Full lines OF Cycle and Golf Caps.
Ladies By taking an excep-
Hose. tionally big lot we
pinched the price on a
splendid grade of Ladies Herms-
dorf Dye Fine Lisle Thread
Hose. Match them up with
usual half-dolIar goods. These
at Thirty-Nine Cents. ...
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10

home, in Brooklyn, said he inclined 10
the aurora theory.
"Or," he said, there may have been
an outbreak of some Kind in the sun.
The electrical displays that are seen are
reflections OF these disturbances"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10

AT o CENTS EACH
Ladies' Swiss Handker-
chiefs. q different
styles, with embroid-
cred 'scalloped edges,
also. lace edges. with
embroidered borders. as
good as our regular 17c.
grade, Sc. each; 3 for
25c.
AT 3 CENTS EACH
Ladies' Sheer Swiss
'Scalloped f m b ROT d.
cred Handkerchiefs, in
80 different styles, n
regular 10c. grade, at
&c.
AT I2ll CENTS EACH
Ladies' Sheer Linen
Handkerchief, = C a l.
Hoped embroidered lace
edge, 14-inch designs.
regular 25c. grade, at
1.i5c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10

Gowns. 55c.; Empire and
Mother Hubbard styles;
lace and embroidery TRIM
med; value 97c.
Gowns. 47c.; OF standard
cotton, fine and large
tucks; should be SOC.
Shirts, SIC: made OF stand
ard cotton. wide ruffie OF
embroidery; good N.25
grade.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10

old papers for sale at the psspasea
office. 49,.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10

HandkercIiefs Three excellent lots to tell
For I aides of to-day They're a belated
VI trio that should have been
here in time for the opening. It's short tell
ina and short stay for these when it's todd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-10

White Organdle, two yards
wide. rs. 80, and Toe.
Soft Finished Cambria, 20,
20, 30, and 37lzc.
4O-inch Hemstitch Lawn. for
children's dresses, IL liz,
10. and 2oc,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-14
MAY MAKE TRCUBLE.
A Resolution to Make spain Pay "a IN
demnity for Imprisonment Of
Americans.

= WASHINGTON, March H.-A res
olution was Presented in tho Senate as
follows:
That the president of the United
States be, and hereby is empowered to
take such measure as in his judgment
may be deemed necessary to o6t6ln in
demnity from the Spanish government
for tine wrong and injury suffered by
August Bolton and Gustave Richelieu
by the wrongful Imprisonment by the
Spanish in Santiago de Cuba 10 1895,
and to secure this end he is authorized
and requested to employ such means or
exercise such power as are necessary =
The resolution was presented by
Senator Lodge, of Massachusetts, of the
foreign relations committee.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-14
FORECAST of REPORT
It is Claimed thastiie Presidenl and His
Cabinet Know Unohaciaily the Con- q
cIusion OF the Court Of
inquiry. =4s
ST. PAUL, MINI. March "A THE
Globes special Washington correspond

ST. PAUL, MINI, March H-The
Globes special Washington cofrespond-
ent says:
1.-THE President and his cabinet
know unoflicially the result OF the
"Maine" inquiry. The forecast of
events, as viewed by the President and
his cabinet. can be outlined thus:
First-T he Courier Inquiry will IRE.
port this week that the explosion was
EXTERNA Il 1.
Second-The President win i'm.
mediately, through Minister W0pdford.
demand from Spain an indetlnifca1
tion of Sl0Q00,0Q0. Ei n.
Third-Spsin is expected to reply,
expressing her willingness tospay II
she is responsible, but maintaining that
her own investigation shows that the
4xpiosion was internal and pursly ac-
eidental. She will therefore suggest
reference to an international board 'ef
arbitration =
FonrIh-In such ah arent, the ad-
ministration would ebe dispesed TO
comply with the suggestion, unless
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-14
YES AND NO.


LONDON, March 1.-THE Brazilian
minister confirms the report that the
Warsbips tsAmazonas" and "Admiral
Preu" have been sold to the United
States. The contract is to be signed
today. 49, - :
/. The press association says that Spain
has purchased the battleship 'Ofiig-
gins" built by. the Armstrong; for
Chilli. The Chilean charge des affaiyes
does not confirm the report. He says
that the Chilean crewis expected next
week to take the 20 Higgins" to Chile.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-14

PROVIDENCE. n l.; March IA The
Democratic State convention today
nominated Dsniel Church for governor: !:
Fayette E. Bartlett, lieutonant gover-
nor; Miles McNameen, secretary Uf
state, and Geo. T. Brown, attorney
general. x'
Thers were many snthusiastic
speeches thar rang with the mott
splendid patriotism.
The war situation was discussed u
some extent and opinions both pro and
con were expressed.
The Democratic issues will make tho
state ticket very strong for the. coming
election. y Fl
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-14
A NEW TYPEWRITER,
One yHita .>ai Unmarlssd Keyboard Is pc.
. : Ing gsnessaly Adopted in New York.

aI IL. ID u Ii y x.
New York, March II. The man in
the next Office who has a cheerful
habit of borrowing your type-wri;ing
machine is doomed. One OF the largest
manufacturers Of type writer's in the
country Is turning out machinest to
order without any marked keyboard,
and upoii which the experienced
operator who may arrange the charac-i
ters to- snite his convenience will be
able to play as he would a piano, while
an unfamiliar hand would ind it i'm
possible to.Mritetpn lines in as many
hears =, The idea has been hailed with
rapture by the sufferes OF tha borro w
ing ffend and hundreds Of orders have
already been received from the tenants
of the large office buildings in New
York and other Cities. sr--i.<fg..l
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-14
I'VE i D. 8 ships s.lled southwest.


LISBON, Portugal, March 13.-The
United States war vessel Helena and
.Bancr0ft" sailed today sifi d south
westerly direction.
; !. Where the Two Ships hid Go.
WASHINGTON, March FL Cable
grams received at the navy department
today announce that the, Bancroft"
sailed yesterday from Lisbon for Nor
folk and the . Helena" for Key West to
join the squadron. III
This leaves Rear-Admiral Howell at
Lisbon with the flagship "San Fran
CISCO as the sole representative of the
United States Navy in European
waters.
: GApIz, Spain, March IA +Rumor says
that = the United States warships
~Hefena'' and "Bancroftv sailing from
Lizbon may follow the Spanish ships
across the Atlantic. 81
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-03-14
new NExICO'S
CAPITAL.
Santa Fe is Made Permanent
Capital by the Senate
Bill's Passage.
The OLD TOWN IS coon
A Resolution is Passed that
Will Urge Spain on
in Her Insanity,


WASHINGTON, March 14.-The bill
was passed, permanently locating the
capital of New Mexico at Santa Fe.
This bill was introduced some months
ago, by Delegate FERGUSON, of New
Mexico, securing for him no little un-
favorable comment III his home town,
Albuquerque, which had been an ap-
plicani for the place for many years.
Santa Fe, one of the historic towns
of the United States. is now the capital
of the Territory. and has been rom the
earliest times. The permanent location
of the capital there will give general
satisfaction, 1t is said, throughout New
Mexico.
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there Is an emeute In Havana, or an ir--
rosistihle demand for war sweeps
Fiffh-If Congress acquiesces IN the
suggestion of arbitration, an Attempt
will be made to adjourn and leave the
whole matter in the presidents banda.
~SixthAIt is expected that : q large
majority of congressman will claim
that such a matter of honor cannot he
arbitrated. 1t is further expected tina
the leaders of both houses will favor
arbitration.