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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
THE WIRES IN CUBA.
Col. Dunwoodie To Take Charge Of the
Telegraph System.

WASHINGTON, Dec. lO-General
Greely of the Signal Corps, Is prepar-
ing for practical experience In the gov
ernment operation Of the telegraph, and
to this end Colonel Dunwoodie. one OF
the most experienced and scientific ofii-
GERS in this branch of the service mas
been ordered TO Cuba 20 take charge OF
the extensive network of telegraph hnes
on the island. He will leave Wednesday
and will make his headquarters at Hava-
ma. There are about 1000 miles OF tele-
graph wires connecting the various main
points of the island all owned by Spain,
and 10 be left behind when evacuation
is completed Eventually, 1t Is presum-
ed. these lines will belong 10 the Cuban
government, but during the United States
military control of the island, these 1000
miles of wire must be cared for and
operated by the United States forces.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
Our Domestic Products.

WASHINGTON. December 10-The
monthly statement OF the Bureau of Sta
tistics on the exports OF domestic pro-
ducts for the month OF November last
shows the exports OF breadstufrs for that
month aggregated s26.s97.ss6 against
SIS, 1884, ,5i7 for November. 1891. Cattle and
hogs, s2.l05, ,i05 against 2.,6o. 7oi for No
vember last year; sl3.ise.9l7 for provisions.
$40, 800. so6 last year: cotton. ss,2{S.ssi Mo-
vember. 1897 s35, ,i14.5ii: mineral oils. ~
fsG $50 November. ',es. sts6i.1sO.
The total of these four articles dursns
November. iSS. was ssd,zS92i; for No
vember. 1897. ss2.SooiS iSl.
For the last eleven months the toisi
was s696. .29i. .isS against ssei.ss0,Hl Tor tue
same period IN 1887.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
THE MASSACHUSETTS INJURED,
The Batleship Runs Into an Obstruc-
ton Near Governors Island.

WASHINGTON. December ia tele-
gram received at the Navy Department
to-day from New York says that the bat
tleship Massachusetts. soon after leav-
ing the New York navy yard to-day for
Hampton Roads. struck an obstruction
near Governors Island and three OF heI
compartments were torn open. She was
taken hack to the navy yard az once and
has been placed in dock to ascertain the
extent OF her injuries. Her commander
is Captain Nicol Ludlow.
NEW YORK December 10.-At the COM
mandant's Office at the navy yard the
reported accident to the battleship Mas
sachusetts was confirmed. The Massa-
chusetts has already sunk aoout two
feet below her regular water line, but
is not believed to be in any danger of
sinking
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
So,d;ers's Christmas Dinner.

OMAHA. NEB.. Dec. 1O-The World
Herald to-day sent by telegraph one
thousand dollars to the First Nebraska
Regiment located at Manila, and one
thousand dollars to the Third Nebraska
Regiment commanded by Colonel W. j.
BRYAN. now at Savannah, preparing TO
start for Cuba
,a,ton of the WOrld-Herald by over 800
contributors. and Is sent to the two reg
,ments TO provide for Christmas din
nor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11

the Cabinet had either called or sent
their congratulations.
The Presidents congratulations were
promptly cabled to the Commission, oue
the news of the signing having been SO
thoroughly discounted in advance, tne
actual receipt of the official adVices
created little stir here. There was
general feeling of relief. however, ina.
no Unforeseen circumstance interveneo
at the last moment to block the peaceiu'
close of the negotiations.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
No Tidinas ofthc Schooner White

BOSTON. Dec. 1O.-No udings have
been received of the crew Of the three
masted schooner Bertram White aban-
doned on sea. which was passed at sea
by the steamer Galena.
The White was bound from Philadel-
phia with a cargo of lumber and was
undoubtedly wrecked in the hurricane or
4 IL. l-th
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
THE OFFICIAL NEWS.
IL Created Little Stir In Administra-
tfop Circles, Being Discounted.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-The official
news of the signing Of the peace treaty
was received in Washington little later
than the press reports. II was In cypher
form as usual from Judge Day. 1t was
q, once transmitted To the President. who
was alone at the time but within a COM
paratively short time aii the members OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11

= O'Clock Depot Quartermaster Willis
found everything ready and began load
ing wagons. mules. hay. ammunition and
stores The men went aboard about >
O'Clock and made themselves comfortable.
Loading continued until late hour
when the ship was made ready for an
early start. 1t is expected that the sara
toga will sail for Cuba at daylight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
u.iili,yncuatc To-Day.

HAVANA. Dec. io.-9:p r M-ihe
snanisb Evacuation Commission inform
ed the American Commission to-day thar
the evacuation OF Bejucal and ssnts De
Las Vegas. ven,o. san Felipe and all
the other small towns 81 the eas'ern
pat OF Havana province wll saks place
tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11

WASHINGTON, Dec. lO.-The annual
report of James X. Taylor supervising
architect of the Treasury shows that
during the last fiscal year ten public
buildings have been put under contract
and fifteen have been completed and oc-
cupied. Thirty-three were in course OF
construction at the beginning Of the
wear. leaving twenty-five now under way.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
REGULARS READY.
Four Companies of the Tenth Embark
for Cuba at Charleston

CHARLESTON. S. c.. December 10
-Four companies Of the Tenth Regular
Infantry with band and headquarters
under command OF Colonel Pierson. L.
8 A.. arrived in Charleston at o'clock
this morning from Huntsville, Ala. The
soliicrs were comfortably fixed IN Phil-
man cars and mad a very pleasant
though somewhat slow trip down. The
Ward Lime steamer Saratoga arrived
here from New York at I o'clock and
came directly up TO tho South Carolina
Terminal wharves The troops and the
baggage trains had been side tracked
near the wharf but loading could rot he
gin AT once as some transferring bad 10 be
done by the ships crew on board. About
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
Merritt Leaves for Home.

LONDON. Dec. 1O-Major Mer-
rtt. Mrs. Merritt and the Generals aide
de-camp, Lieutenant Strauther. sailed
from Iivernpol for New York to-day on
board the steamer Lucana.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
Extra Session in Kansas.

TOPEKA, KAN. Dec. 1O.-Quite stir
was caused here to-day by the announce
ment that Governor Leedy has decided
10 call an extra session Of the Legislature
for December 18th to consider railroad
LEGISLATION
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
Dr. Hoge Is Weaker.

Rev Dr. Hose passed quiet day yes
terdsy. but he seems to be gradually
growing weaker
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
IeIcsias Leaves for France,

NEW YORK. Dec. 10.-President Rafael
Iglesias. of Costa Rica, sailed to-day LOT
France ON the steamer la Gascogne. He
will return to the United States in Feb
ruary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11
william Black Dead,

LONDON, Dec. 1o;-The death OF Wii-
liam Black, the novelist. is announced.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-11

WASHINGTON. Dec. 10.-Senor Con
zaies De Quesada. charge d affairs OF the
Cuban Junta here. when shown the above
dispatch characterized the story as a
fabrication. He added that Carlos De
Quesada" was no relative Of his.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-13
I1EWEY.
To Tho Iowa County Democrat.

To Tho Iowa County Democrat
Daniel Gibbon, who was in jured by
lightning striking q clover huller on
the farm of Martin Mccormick, is
able to be around again. James and
Willie Mccormick, Johns Johnson,
c. Martin and j. Ludwig were all
slightly burened by the lightning.
Miss Laura Pfueger, who has been
attending the Plattevillc Normal, is i'll
at her home, with typhoid fever.
Rev. Voughn has removed his
household goods to Blanchardville,
where he will remain.
Miss Nellie Mccormick, who has
been visiting with friends in Dubuque,
for the past two weeks, returned home
Saturday.
Tommy and frankie Smith and Geo.
Ketter drove to Plattevillc, Sunday;
frankie Smith and George Ketter
being students at the Platteville BUSH
ness College.
The sale of Frank Lininger on Mr..
Rewey's farm, is dated for the 10Th.
Mr.. Rewey has rented his farm for the
coming year to William Kolar.
Louis Johnson and Willie Kruse
spent Sunday at Cobb, with the for
mer's brother and sisters.
Miss Fern Brazell, aged sixteen,
has assumed her part rs music teacher;
hel scholars being Flossie and Mary
Phueger and Lillian Hammel. Our
other teachers, Prof. Davis and Miss
Warne, are also very successful as
teachers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-13
Beats the KlOndike.

Mr.. A. c. Thomas, of Marysville,
Tex, has found a more valuable
discovery than has yet been made in
the Klondike. For years he suffered
untold agony from consumption, ac-
companied by hemorrhages; and was
absolutely cured by DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds. He declares that gold is
of little value in comparison with this
marvellous cure: would have it, even
if cost hundred dollars a bottle.
Asthma, Bronchitis and all throat
and lung affections are positively
cured by DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. Trial bottles free
at w. H. Prideaux's Drug Store.
Regular size 80 cts. and $l.00.
Guaranteed to cure or price refunded.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-13
Notice to Bidders.

Notice is hereby given that bids will
be received up to s O'Clock p. m. of
Friday, Oct II, 1898, for contracting
and putting in an extension to the
waterworks system in the city of Min
eral Point, Wisconsin, in accordance
with the plans and specifications on
file in the Office of city clerk in said
city.
Plans and specifications and form
of contract may be obtained from the
committee on fire and water.
The council reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
w. j. PENHALLEGON,
j. w. HUTCHINSON,
G.. H. TERRILL.
MARSHALL DAY,
Committee on Fire and Water.
Dated Oct. 6, 1898.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-13
WALDWICK.
To the Iowa County Democrat.

To the Iowa County Democrat.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. II. r. Steph-
enson, daughter.
Mr.. Sampson Babcock is visiting
relatives and friends in Freeport and
other parts of Illinois.
Mrs. Charles Harker and her mother
have returned from the west, where
they had been visiting.
Mrs. Dexter, of Iowa, is here, visit
ing Mrs. G. G. Cox, and other rela-
tives and friends.
Miss Bersha Pile and Miss Pearl
Burgess acted as Sunday school or
ganist during the absence of Sampson
Babcock.
Mr. Delos Babcock sprained his
ankle while jumping from wagon,
causing him much pain.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Tomlin have
moved into their new cottage.
Mr.. Charles Cox, one of our soldier
boys. is expected home in the near
future.
Mrs. Doctor Rowe, of Darlington,
has been visiting Mrs. II. II. Stephen
son.
Miss Alice Friday is teaching our
school.
Miss Lena Thomas is welcomed by
her many scholas.
The Good Templars held a necktie
festival in the Woodman hall, and a
good time was had by all who at
tended.
The wife of Rev. Lear is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Josph Whitford.
Mrs. VIM. Babcock, of GAINESVILLE,
has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
James NJ. Pile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Delos Babcock went
to Blanchardville, to visit relatives
and friends.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-13
Spensley Farm for Sale.

l will sell my farm containing $50
acres. One OF the best equipped farms
in the state. Good house, good barn
and cattle sheds, and just about every
convenience farm needs, with album
dance of water and plenty of timber
for farm use. Will sell it all in one
body or any part of it, to suit pur-
chasers. One third cash and balance
on time at 6 per cent.
For any further information inquire
of James Hutcbison & Sons.
5tf JAMES SPEN SLEY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-13
BLANCHARDVILLE.
TO Tho Iowa County Democrat.

To Tho Town County Democrat
Mr.. Clarence blanchard and chill
ILL.,, on Thursday and Friday.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mar
shall, on Friday last, II baby boy.
ID. T.. Jacobs, of Mineral Point, was
on our streets on Wednesday last.
Mr.. Joseph VanMctre visited friends
In Blanchardville the past week.
Mrs. Val Wicklcr returned from
Chicago on Saturday evening.
The Ladies' Aid Society meets with
Miss Lulu Blanchard on Friday after
noon,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-13
Working WOman's Home Association.

Working Woman's Home Association.
Our Working Woman,s Home
Association used Foley's Honey and
Tar six years ago, aud are using it
to-day. 1t has always been a favor
tie, for while its taste is not at all
unpleasant its effects are very bene-
fetal. 1t has never yet disappointed
us. Wishing you all possible sue
cess, sincerely yours.
LAURA G.. FIXON, Mgr.
Eastman Il Mcserole. Sw4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-13
Bucklen's Arnica Salye.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures piles, or
to pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price Is cents per box. For
sale by w. II Prideaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-13
Farm for Sale.

/ desire to sell my farm of 140 acres
in the town of Linden. one quarter
of a mile from Lost Grove School
house. Five miles west of city OF
Mineral Point. All seeded down but
10 acres. Good house and other
buildings, good water.
JAMES FOWLER.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-13
j. b. REYNOLDS

p EPRESENTS two old reliable Fire In
~ surance companies;, Life Insurance
tate in the city; gives Prompt Attention to
Collections; and, being n Notary Public, is
prepared to draw all kinds of Legal Papers
and Documents.
Money to Loan on first class real estate
security
Office over j, Il. Toays store, opposite City
Hall.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-13
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve hi

DOW ltt " Itch Ha2eI SalVe mas
the largest sale of any salve in the
world. This fact and its merit has
led dishonest people to attempt to
counterfeit it, Look out for the man
who attempts to deceive you when you
call for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
the great pile cure. w. II. Prideaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-13
For Sale.

The Bernard Dresser homestead in
the western part of the city, Strong's
addition, is offered for sale. For
further particulars, inquire of Adam
Dresser, or Jacob Dresser, Jr.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-13
Reduced Fare to Omaha.

On Tuesdays aud Fridays until
Nov. Sd, the G. NJ. * St. l.. R'y will
sell round trip tickets to Omaha, at
one fare plus 500 for round trip.
Good Is days from date of sale.
n. FL. SNOW Aut.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-13

A stubborn cough or tickling in the
throat yields to One Minute Cough
Cure. Harmless in effect, touches the
right spot, reliable and just what is
wanted. 1t acts at once. w. H.
Prideaux. 81
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-13
G.. A. MARSHALL.

A TTORNEY at Law, Darlington, Wis
"A Only abstract books OF title to lands in
Lafayette county. Money loaned on real
estate.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-13
Farm for Sale.

We offer for sale, at a bargain, the
fine prairie farm, occupied by Richard
II. Stephenson, of Waldwick. Terms
easy with proper security.
JAS. HUTCHINSON & SONS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-13
E. C. FIEDLER.

A TTORNEY Ut Law, Mineral Point Wis
"A Office over the Iowa County Bank Col
lections will be given prompt attention.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-13
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO HEAR PETITION FOR ADMINIsTRA
TION

NOTICE TO HEAR PETITION FOR ADMINIsrRA-
TON
STATE OF Wisconsin, Iowa County Court.
- ss.-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at special
term OF the Iowa county court, to be held in
and for said county. at the court house. in
the city OF Dodgeville in said county, on the
twenty-tifth day of October A. ID. S9S being
the fourth Tuesday OF said month at nine
o'clock in the forenoon of said day, the fol-
lowing matters will be heard and considered:
The application Of Chas. l.. PIERCE and Min
ME PIERCE for the appointment OF an admin
istrator OF the estate OF Abida A. PIERCE, late
deceased.
And it is further ordered, that public no.
tice thereof be given to all persons inter
ested by publishing copy of this order for
three weeks SUCCESSFULLY, prior to said day
OF hearing In The Iowa County Democrat, a
weekly newspaper published In said county.
By order of the court:
ALDRo jerks. Judge.
Dated Dodgeville Wis, September 26 1893
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-13

Truth wears we'll. People have
learned that DeWitts Little Early
Risers are reliable little pills for reg
ulating the boYels, curing constipa-
ton and sick headache. They don't
grippe. w. II. Prideaux. 81
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-13
DIR. s. p. DEAHOFE.
DIR. G.. ID. MCDONALD.

Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist.
Medical and Surgical calls promptly at
tended. Office and residence over PrideauX's
drug store. Mineral Point, Wis,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-13
BUSINESS CARDS.
PHYSICIANS
WIN. EASTMAN, NJ, D.

PHYSICIAN and Surgeon. Mineral Point
First National bank 41y
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-13
Work Horse and Buggy

For sale or trade by n. I. Martin.
Inquire of Il. L. Martin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-13

I OST-On Saturday evening Oct. /,
II between Henry Roether's farm and Oak
with black band Finder will please leave
at The Democrat.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-13
A Short Sad Story.

A Cold.
Neglect.
Pneumonia.
Grief
Had Folcy's Honey and Tar been
used, this story would have had II
happier ending. Eastman e. Mescr-
ole. Swl
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-13

When you call for DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve the great pile cure, don't
accept anything else. Don't be talked
into accepting substitute for piles,
for sores, for burns w. H. Pri.
deaux. 81
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-13
LAWYERS.

j. MONTGOMERY SMITH,
A TTORNEY at Law, Mineral Point Wis.
"A Will practice In the State and United
state courts. 16-44ly
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-13

I OST-Between Hornung's bakery and the
l. residence of VIM. Hammill pair OF
scissors. The finder will be suitable reward
ed by leaving same at this office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-13
WANTS..

DOR SALE CHEAP-A square piano
Il Ghickerng). Inquire OF J. I. Hankins
or W. W. Williams.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-13

T oST-0n Thursday OF last week sash
IL ribbon and two bows, pink and white
satin. Finder will please leave 1T this office
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-11
BIT OFF HER FINGER.
Miss Clara Mosher Will Let the Dogs Fight
Next Time.

Friday Miss Clara Mosher, servant
girl in the employ of G. M.Moses of Saco,
lost finger in an attempt to stop a dog
fight, in front of Mr.. Moses's cottage at
Old Orchard.
Mr.. Moses has a handsome bull dog,
which has borne very good reputation
for keeping out of fights until recently,
when he was attacked and badly treated
by City Clerk Gilpatriok's twin bulldogs,
since which event he has cherished
luminosity toward the entire canine race.
Friday he got afoul of another bull dog
in the street, and a terrible battle re.
suited.
Miss Mosher went out with bottle OF
ammonia and sprinkled the antagonists
literally, but could not induce them to
loosen their grip. AT length she took hold
of Mr.. Moses's dog by the collar, when
the other canine, suddenly letting go OF
his opponents neck, bit off her little
finger, cutting it with his teeth as Clearly
as it could have BEEN done by surgeons
knife. The wounded mem Ter was dressed
by DIR. +. S. Warren of Biddeford.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-11
A GUN FROM MANILA.
Consul-General Williams to Give Relic
of Dewey's Victory to Rochester.

Rochester, N. T., July 10.-The follow
ing letter announcing the gift OF Span.
ish gun has been received from Consul
General o. f. Williams at Manila,
whose home is in Rochester:
u. S. Cruiser Baltimore,
Manila, Philippine Islands,
May S3.
Mr. George +. Roth, Rochester, N. T.:
Dear Friend: 1t has been my good for
tune to obtain an elegant modern cannon
with mountings complete as trophy OF
the great naval battle of Mania Bay. The
gun is a Nordenfeld5 quick-tiring six
FOUNDER of 81 MN. oalibre with lange OF
about two miles and has proven to be
destructive machine. 1t was mounted on
the stern deck of the Reina Christina, the
flagship of the Spanish Admiral, and l
value it more on that account. 1t is my
plan, If conditions be made right, TO pre-
sent the cannon to the city OF Rochester
at the time Of my first visit homo, but
as that time Is uncertain l need safe
custodian of the gun and appliances
meanwhile
NV trophy was blistered by the burn
ing of the Reina Cristina, caused by the
explosion of one of our shells; but our
gunner has had the outfit cleaned, pol
ished, painted, and wrapped IN duck, SO
UDGU all SAOulo iOesoA 1oSoAASooSt - 6OSA
condition. I have had my trophy placed
on the British merchant ship Dalcairine,
Captain Z. J. Jones. The ship will prob
ably reach Philadelphia about Nov. l.,
and you may expect the trophy soon after
l have no idea as to when Uncle Sam
may recall me or permit me to visit
America. II he concludes not to possess
himself of the Philippine islands he may
order our best warships to Spanish or
American waters. and If so may soon
be at home
Our orders were to capture or destroy
the Spanish fleet in Philippine waters. !"
This Admiral Dewey and his brave fol-
lowers did on May /. We can take Manila
and make conquest of the Spanish East
Indies if Washington asks it; but it may
be doubted il antipodean possessions be
desirable for our nation, unless it be to be
used as trading stock, and exchanged
later on for islands near the United States
of America.
Please receive and give dry storage to
my property and oblige, yours cordially,
o. i. WILLIAMS.