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Evening star., 1898-05-16
POSSIBLY SHOWERS.
Local Weather Forecast for Twenty
Four Hours.


Weather conditions and general forecast
There has been a general rise in pressure,
except in the north Atlantic states and up
per Ohio valley. The pressure is high on
the south Atlantic coast and in the upper
Mississippi valley. A belt of loH pressure
extends from the lake regions to Texas,
and the pressure is low on the Rocky noun
tain plateau.
a belt of clouds extends from the north
Atlantic coast across the lower lake region
and Ohio valley and westward TO the north
ern Rocky mountain slope and Pacific
coast. The weather is nearly clear in the
upper mississippi valley and upper lake re-
aiCn and in the south Atlantic and east
gulf states. Showers have fallen during the
past twenty-four hours on the middle At
lantic coast, in the lower lake region and
Ohio valley, and at scattered points in the
middle west During the ;wenty-four hours
ending s am. Sunday showers fell over
nearly the same districts.
The temperature has remained nearly
stationary everywhere
Showery and unsettled weather will con-
tnue in the middle and north Atlantic
states, lower lake region and Ohio valley
tonlSht, followed bX fair weather in the
lake regions and Ohio valley Tuesday Cen
orally lair weather will continue in the Gulf
states, with somewhat lower temperature
in the interior tonight
The following heavy precipitation Gn
lncheS) was reported:
During the past twenty-four hours-Ra-
leigh. 3.2o; Goldsboro, N c., I5o: New
Angeles, 1.24. ~
For the twenty-four hours ending m
SuEday-Dubuque, 1.0: San Francisco. los.
Rlvers-The following changes in the rtv-
efs lin Ieet ana tenths) have occurred:
Risen-Eicksburg OIL
Falen-Little Rock Ia
burg 10.
Below the danger line and fallinp-I i,,,a
Rock, o.
Condition OF the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at
am: Great Fal!s-Tenperature &c. condi-
tion, 4. Receiving reservoir-Temperature
6i: condition at north connection, s. condi-
ton at south connection, B. Distributing
reservoir-Temperature "a; condition at in
fluent gatehouse. 4; effiuent gatehouse, 4
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, 11:15 am and 11:22
pm; high tide, 1870 am. and 500 pm
Tomorrow-Low tide. 12:03 pm; high
tide 5:2o am and 5:5S pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rises 4:46 am; sun sets 7:07
pm.
Moon rises 2:41 am. tomorrow
Tomorrow-Sun rises 4:45 am.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by Sis pm; extin-
gushing begun at 353 am. The lighting
is begun one hour before the time named.
Arc lamps lighted at 500 p.m.; extin-
guished at 4:0S am.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer at the weather bureau for the
twenty-four hours beginning at pm yes
terday:
May Is. PM, 70; pm, 6S; mid
night, 65.
May 16. am, 61; am, 66; noon, 20;
pm, 80.
Maximum. 80. at 2 PM, May 16; mini
mum, 81, at am, May 16.
The following were the readings of tie
barometer at the weather bureau for the
past twenty-four hours, beginning at 2
pm. yesterday:
May 10, 4 pm, 1895; s pm, 1880; II
midnight, 5000.
May 16. am. 29.97; s am. 30.07; noon,
1882; 2 Pm, 29.5S.
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A colored boy named Daniel Lomax,
three years old, was knocked down by a
bicycle ridden by Perry Lishear about 8
O'Clock Saturday night in South Washing
ton. The injured boy was taken 10 the
home of his parents, No 315 Golden street
southwest. DIR. Hammett, who was called
to attend him, found that he had been
painfully injured.
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work thoroughly, and his superior officers
are proud of him. He is a strict discipline
rian and an executive officer of ability
While strict in the iil of duty. he is l,.ver
harsh. He has made many tr,r-ds HIS
right-hand man is Sergeant Hendrckson,
and Adjutant Mock has no greater admirer
The colors for the 1st Regiment District
of Columbia Volunteers. will be presented
by the women Of the Loyal Legion. -hc
ceremony will be had before the regiment
leaves for the south.
Col. Henry May Succeed Col. Alex
aHder.
Col. Winthrop Alexander who would have
had command of the brigade of the District
National Guard in the absence of Brigadicr
General Harrles, this morning rendered his
resignation by mail to Adjutant General
Heyl. He gave no reasons for his action,
merely requesting that it be accepted at
once. The request was Immediately COM
piled with. Gen Harrics met Lieut.. Col.
Henry May at the armory shortly after
Col AeXander's raSignat ton had been act
ed upon and rendered him the colonelcy in
succession to Col. Alexander and the com
mand of the brigade. Col. May accepted
BOTH and thus a condition which might
have presented many difficulties was hap
PLY adjusted. 1t is understood that Col
Alexander resigned because he was not
given an opportunity to go to the front
but nothing definite is known regarding
this. G,-
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CASTELBERG, the reliable Jew
eler, now at IIo3 Pa. Ave-, with re-
move to 935 Pa. Ave. May 23d. I'm
til then a discount of 20 per cent is
allowed on all Diamonds, Watches
and Jewelry.
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Edw. Murray's wagon was struck by an
electric car Saturday night about III ~
O'Clock, near Pennsylvania avenue and I'd
street The collision frightened the an
lnaL and II started to run away. The ve-
hicle came in contact with a tree and de-
noIished the tree box
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line loaded down with cadets on their way
to the Arsenal grounds for drill, prepara-
tory to their competitive drill next week
Another train load of the boys came i'm
mediately after, and the same yell went
uD from luStY Young thrnatS
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He was ever precise In
promise-kceping. Shake
speare. Surely the great
poet had us in mind when
writing the above. We
would rather hot take n
joh than promise to have
it finished by a certain
time and then Gisappoint
y o H. BESIDES being
prompt, We are very
quick. Let Us have your
next printing order,
npt" Printer, 512 11th ST.
Evening star., 1898-05-16

Jay Wendell, eight years old, was run
over by buggy Saturday night in front OF
his home, No. 704 T street northwest He
was only Slightly injured.
Becky" Smith, an old offender, was be-
fore tele Police Court again this morning.
charged with being vagrant She was
sent down for sixty dayss
Evening star., 1898-05-16

CASTELBERG, the reliable jew
eler, now at IIo3 Pa Ave, will re-
move to o35 Pa. Ave. May 2Sd. Un-
til then discount OF % per cent is
allowed on all Diamonds, Watches
and jewelrv.
Evening star., 1898-05-16

.APENTA," THE BEST NATURAL APERIFNr
Water. Its remedial action remains unurpaired
however long it mag be taken."-The Medical
Is&azinA.
Evening star., 1898-05-16

Washington Savings Bank
NV. CORNER 18TH AND G STS. NV
Pays interest savings and conn .rcial accounts
Loans on real estate installment plan II preferred
Safe deposit boxes for rent at 81 u year and nm.
ward Open daily until 4:30 pm. and Saturday
evenings from e 10 8. fe2G-Sm
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Stock-Reducing Furniture Sale.
Everything heavily reduced. Moses. f e IL
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After long illness Miss Leila J. Heron.
the eldest daughter of the late ]. H. and
Rebecca e. Heron, died yesterday at her
residence, GIG E street southwest. She
leaves a brother. Mr.. ]. Whit HERON, and
other relatives In this city. Funeral SER
vices over TIE remains will be held at the
residence tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock.
The interment will be private.
Evening star., 1898-05-16

to pass all who may desire to go in the
lines, 50 the friends OF the boys have amp,e
opportunity to see them.
These men off duty have been amusing
themselves with their mascots. There are
Gen. Blanco, the red pig; Fighting Fitz
Lee. the doubie-spurred game rooster;
Dewey. the duck: and the mongrel without
name. The mascots were all photographed
this morning in a group.
Captain King is officer of the day and
Lieut.. Meyer officer of the guard.
Company CT Morton Cadets is regarded
as one of the crack companies Of the bat
good work.
Gen. Hawley, eX-adjutant general of Min
nesJta, Vas one of the prominent visitors
at camp this morning. He expressed him
self as being much pleased.
The rain of this morning did no damage.
Those men on guard got wet but it did not
hurt them. There are no serious cases of
sickness today. Some few men had slight
ailments at sick call this morning, but they
are all right now.
Eager to Go to the Front.
The hearts of the District boys in camp
at "Woodburn Manor were made glad by
a reporter for The Star yesterday after
noon who communicated the orders of the
War Department directing that the LIST
Regiment District of Columbia Volunteer
shall go into camp at Chickamauga at the
earliest possible moment. When this infor-
nation was given to Major Urell. the com
manding officer, he was delighted. Major
Evening star., 1898-05-16

StOck-Reducing Furniture Sale.
Everything heavily reduced. Moses, F & IL
advertisement.
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DR. MUTT DENTIST,
Removed to ll16 + ST. NV, room ..
n nyI3-f. IN. v3t'
OR BLACK OR BLUE SEEGE SUITS ARE Al
the same time th.- most comfortable aad Mcst
elegant summer suits made. We assume ali the
risk cf fitting you perfectly.
J. FRED GATCHFL & co. Tailors. Col 13th ST.
f F Mudd. the famous cutter, is now with us
mvI4 Sd
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CANCER

rured without pain Of knife. 4 prlnci-
pie the Lord L eeks Remedy. Office 1920 O. nv
Washington, D. e. CHARLES ALLEN, MD.
ar.l= I'M
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FINANCIAL.
The National Safe Deposit,
Savings and Trust
Company
CORNER 18TH ST AND NEW YORK AVE.
" the District of Columhl

Chartered by special act OF Congress, Jan. 1861.
and acts Of Oct. 1890. and Feb, 1882
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Washing
Loan s. Trust Co.,
OFFICE. COR. 9TH AND r SITS,
PAID-CP CAPITAL. ONE MILLION

L In ~ SSN PAID on DEPOSITS.
I Ngn & ade on Real Estate
~ and Collaterals.
Acts us Executor. Administrator,
Trustee. Guardian and Committee on
Estates.
Acts as Registrar, Transfer and Fis-
cal Agent OF Corporations.
Takes full charge of Real and Per-
sonal Estates.
Safe Deposit Boxes for rent
Storage Vaults for trunks boxes
&c. containing valuables silver and
glassware. 6ric-a -brac, etc.
Incorporated under act of Congress
and subject to supervision CT the
comptroller OF the currency,
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DIRECTORS.

Bailey, Charles B.,
Barber, A. l.,
Barker, William E..
Carmody. John r.,
Clapp, John NJ,
Crane, Augustus. 1r..
Cummings. Horace s..
Darlington, ]. j.,
Edison, John Joy.
Fraser, James.
Guriey, William b.,
Hamilton, John A..
Kent, Sidney A,
Larner. John b.,
Mirick. IL. D..
1u1I-mtf
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Capital One Million Dollars

SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT
Rents safes inside burglar proof vaults at
s. per annum upward.
Securities, jewelry, silverware and valuabIer
OF all kinds in owners package trunk or cas-.
taken on deposit at moderate cost
SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT
Deposits received from TEN CENTS inward
and interest allowed on IS and above
Loans money on real estate and collateral
security.
TRUST DEPARTMENT
This company is legal depository for court
and trust funds, and acts as administrator
executor receiver. assignee and executes
trusts Of all kinds. Wills prepared by a COM
petent attorney ia daily ATTENDANCE.
OFFICERS:
THOMAS Il. JONES. S.........-. rreSfsa,.
F. FRANCIS RIGGS. .......... yfca prasisant
W hll-Eh DEtbi-s. ......- Second Vice President
ALBERT l.. STURTEVANT - Secratsrv
GEORGE HOWARD. . Tro,s,,ra.
CHARLES L. NYMAN ....... Assistant Sa.-o,a-r
WOODBURY. BLAIR. Trust o,.osr
GIST BLAIR ............ Assistant rr,st ,,eioor
my1a-ty1tf
Evening star., 1898-05-16

1he detachment now in camp is very
much in need of equipments Of various
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-26
DAVIS DOESN'T WANT IT
Minnesota Senator Declines
the State Portfolio.
PREFERS HIS PRESENT POSITION
Is Reasonably Sure of Reelection and
Has Decided to Remain
Where He Is.

WASHINGTON, April 25.-While there
is every reason to believe that Secre-
tary Sherman contemplates retire.
ment from the cabinet at no very dis
tant date, the indications now are that
the change will not take place imme.
diately. He declined to discuss the
question, indicating there was more
in the newspapers concerning his in
tentions than was justified by the facts.
There is no doubt, however, that the
president considers the secretary's re-
tirement among the probabilities. He
discussed the contingency with some
of his callers during the day and it is
understood that Senator Davis was
asked whether in case there should be
q vacancy in the secretarys of state
he would favorably consider an invita-
ton to fill it and that the senator re-
piled in the negative. 1t is also under
stood that the Minnesota senator's
reason for taking this position is the
fact that he prefers his position in the
senate and considering himself reason.
ably sure of a reelection, has decided
to remain where he is.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-26
SPANISH FLEET QUIET.

No News Of Their Departure From Cape
Verde Islands.
WASHINGTON, April 25.-It was said
at the navy department that no, add.
tional information had been received
Of the movements Of the Spanish fleets
rendezvoused at Cadiz and at the Cape
de Verde islands. Every step taken by
these fleets is promptly reported to the
department. by the agents abroad. One
officer explained THAT it was very neces.
sary tosreceive with the greatest eau
ton reports Of the movements of the
Spanish ships, as Spain naturally will
try in every way to mislead the United
States
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-26

BLOCKADE SUCCESSFUL,
Vessels Extend for Twenty Miles Along
the Cuban Coast.

Vessels Extend for Twenty Miles Along
the Cuban Coast.
KEY WEST April 25.-The Asso-
ciated Press dispatch boat Dauntless
has arrived in this harbor, having in
tow the first sailing vessel prize Of the
campaign, the schooner Mathilde of
Havana, 80 tons, loaded with rum.
When the Dauntless left the main feet
under Rear Admiral Sampson what
seemed thorough blockade Of Havana
had been successfully effected. The
feet range from 8 to 10 miles from
shore, along which they are extended
to fully 20 miles in the following order,
running from west to east: May flower,
Iowa, Newport, Detroit, Marblehead,
Indiana, New York and Wilmington,
with the torpedo boat Porter
Attending the Flagship.
MORO castle and the city Of Havana
are in good view Of the flagship with
glasses but the coast as is always the
case is covered with a haze. No news
Of what is occurring in the blockaded
city has been obtained and the news
papermen are equally in doubt as to
the intentions of Rear Admiral Samp-
son and the United States govern.
ment.
Soon after o'clock Saturday morn.
ing the Amphitrite, Puritan, Cincin.
natl, Castine and Machias and three
torpedo boats, after much interchange
of signals, parted company with the
flagship, sailing in nortLwesterly di.
rection. presumably to blockade Ma
| tanzas. Cardenas and Sagpa La Granda.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-26
he DETROIT'S HOT CHASE
Fstalina Captured Off Havana
After a Forced Run of
Eight Miles.
Dther Lucky Ones Are the Hell
ena, Wilmington, Porter
and WinOna.

KEY WEST, Fla, April 25.-Ensign
hristy, with crew of IL from the
suiser Detroit and from the flagship,
kought into port during the afternoon
BE captured Spanish steamer Catalina,
Aptain Fano, 3,49l tons, which left
Adz March z and was bound from
New Orleans for Barcelona, via Ha-
uua, for which latter port she was
baking when taken. The Catalina
has captured about 4 o'clock Sunday
bmning IL miles from Havana. She
Eg taken by the cruiser Detroit.
Fhen the first shot was fired her cap
bin made desperate effort to escape
bis pursuer and the chase was pro.
knged for eight miles. Finally a solid
bot brought her to. She is carrying a
srgo Of G, 600 bundles of slaves.
The Catalina is a steel vessel with six
rlkheads. Her gross tonnage is 5,29l
nd her net 3,051.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-26
THE CALLFOR VOLUNTEERS.
States to Furnish Troops According to
Population.


WASHINGTON, April 25.-The presi-
dents proclamation calling for 1875. 900
troops, after citing the reasons for such
action and the authority granted by
congress says:
"Now, therefore, I, William Mckinley,
president of the United States, by vir.
tue of power vested in me by the con.
stitution and laws, and deeming suffi-
cient occasion to exist, have thought
fit to call for, and do hereby call for,
volunteers to the aggregate number Of
1876, 900, in order to carry into effect
the purpose Of the said resolution, the
same to be apportioned, as far as prac.
ticable, among the several states and
territories and the District Of Colum.
bia, according to population, and to
serve for two years, unless sooner dis.
charged. The details for this object
will be Immediately communicated to
the proper authorities through the
war department..
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-26
CROWDS AT CHICkAMAUGA.
Fifteen Thousand People Visit the Camp
ing Ground.

Fifteen Thousand People Visit the Camp
ing Ground.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, April 25.-
The immense park at Chickamauga,
where are now encamped nearly 5000
Of the United States regular troops,
was a loadstone which drew thousands
Of people from all the surrounding
country and for the day nearly depopu.
lated Chattanooga. Even before sun.
rise the stream of humanity had started
toward the park and by afternoon fully
Is, 900 people were scattered through
the vast grounds watching the incom.
ing soldiers unload and march to their
assigned camping places and noting
with interest the different phases Of a
soldiers life on the field.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-26
SPAIN WILL PRIVATEER.

Makes Reservation in the Decree but It
Means Little.
LONDON. April 25.-The Madrid cor.
respondent of The Daily Mail says:
Spain adopts privateering in fact, but
not in name. The reservation in the
decree issued means very little, and
what the cancellation of agreements
with the United States means can well
be appreciated, particularly by Ameri.
cans remaining behind in Cuba and
those who own property there. Five
days are granted for American vessels
to leave Spanish ports. Urgent orders
have been issued for the movement of
various Spanish men.of-war and vigor.
GUS action is anticipated.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-26
THEIR MISSION A SECRET.
Cruisers Minneapolis and Columbia Leave
the Flying Squadron.

Cruisers Minneapolis and Columbia Leave
the Flying Squadron.
FORT MONROE, Va, April 25.-For
strategic purposes and for the protec-
tion of information that might be of
value to the enemy Commodore Schley
of the flying squadron has issued a
practical censorship over those in his
command relative to the divulging Of
the reason for any movement made or
to be made by the squadron or individ-
ual ships of the squadron. 1t is for
these reasons that the actual destina-
ton of the Minneapolis and Columbia,
which left the feet Saturday night, is
merely matter of newspaper conjec.
ture. The actual mission Of the two
big cruisers is not and will not be made
public, the navy department, Commo.
dore Schley and the commanders of
the vessels being the sole possessors Of
information on the subject.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-26
PRIZE WORTH 100000.

eunboat Helena Captures the Spanish
Steamer Miguel Jover.
KEY WEST, Fla, April 25.-The
United States gunboat Helena captured
he Spanish steamer Miguel Jover.
The Joyer's cargo is composed Of cotton
and slaves. The prize is estimated to
aue s4O0, 900, her cargo alone being
worth $15O,000. She belonged to the
hnillo line, Barcelona. The Jover was
bound from New Orleans for BARGE
Iona, via Havana.
The Miguel Jover has a capacity of
1910 tons, triple expansion engines
and an electric lighting plant. She is
eassified Al by Lloyds. She has been
used as passenger, rather than sea
height vessel and has been plying be.
Seen Havana, Malaga and BARGE
iona, stopping at Santa Cruz de Ten.
effe, Santa Cruz de ia Palma and Las
Falmas, Grand Canary.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-26
CALL IT AN ACT OF PIRACY.
Capture OF the Busna Ventura Discussed
at Madrid.

Capture Of the Busna Ventura Discussed
at Madrid.
MADRID, April 25.-There were slight
demonstrations early in the morning
and again in the evening, but they
were dispersed by government guards.
The one subject of conversation
throughout the day has been the cap
ture Of the Buena Ventura prior to a
formal declaration Of hostilities or the
lapse Of tho limit in the American ulti.
matum. The papers describe it as an
act Of piracy. Many rumors are afoat
as to captures on both sides. The pa
pers warn the populace not to be elated
or depressed by such statements, in
sisting that many Of them originate on
foreign bourses for gambling purposes
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-26
SANCTION GIVEN TO PIRACY
Declares Her Right to Re-
course to 2rivateering
When Expedient.
For the Present, However, Only
Auxiliary Cruisers Will
Be Fitted Out.

MADRID, April 25.-The following
decree was gazetted during the day:
Diplomatic relations are broken off
between Spain and the United States.
and the state of war being begun be-
tween the two countries numerous
questions of international law arise,
which must be precisely defined be.
cause the injustice and provocation
come from our adversaries, and it is
they who, by their detestable conduct,
have caused this grave conflict"
The royal decree then says Spain
maintains her right to have
Recourse to Privateering,
and announces that for the present
only auxiliary cruisers will be fitted
out. All treaties with the United
States are annulled; 30 days are given
to United States ships to leave Spanish
ports, and the rules Spain will observe
during the war are outlined in five
clauses, covering neutral flags and
goods, contraband Of war, what will
be considered blockade, the right of
search and what constitutes contraband
Of, war, ending with saying foreign
privateers will be regarded as pirates.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-26
STATES QUOTA OF TROOPS.

Many Details to BE Arranged Before
Governors Get the Formal Call.
WASHINGTON, April 25. - General
Corbin and Secretary Alger conferred
respecting the arrangements for calling
ON the governors of the states and terri.
tories for the quota Of troops they are
to furnish under the presidents procla'
nation asking for $4,000 men. The
number of men in each branch Of the
service, namely, infantry, cavalry and
artillery, remains to be settled, besides
many other matters of detail.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-26
SECURED TWO MORE.

ine Wilmington and Porter Each Cap
ture a Prize.
NEW YORK, April 25.-A dispatch to
Inc Press from Key West says: The
gunboat Wilmington has captured the
spanish schooner Candida, with a
aeckload of charcoal intended for Ha.
fana, where it is extremely valuable
for fuel.
The torpedo boat Porter has captured
me Spanish schooner Antonio, laden
with sugar for Havana. The Antonio
was sent to Key West with prize
CteW OF four men under Naval Cadet
Duboise.