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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03

Planters National Bank.
Richmond, Va, June ". 1893.
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANK
have to-day declared the regular SEMI
ANNUAL DIVIDEND OF PER CENT.
on the capital stock OF tho bank. PAYABLE
on and after July l. 1885,
RICHARD II. SMITH,
1e 25-lOt Cashier
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
t75
FOR SALE,

AN EIGHT-ROOM BRICK HOUSE ON
west Clay street. A bargain. Call on or
address J. c.. e0oS east Main street, city.
jy 3-ltt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03

First National Bank,
Richmond. Va. June 81, 1898
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANK
have this day DECLARED A DIVIDEND
OF PER CENT, free OF tax, out OF net
earnings Of past six months, payable TO
shareholders on and after JULY 1ST.
ii. c. BURNETT.
te 2S-1w Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
WANTED.

AN EXPERIENCED VINEGAR SALES
man for Virginia, North and South Caro-
lima. Good position for competent man.
References required Address VINE
GAR SALESMAN. care Dispatch.
iy 3-it
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03

AUCTION sALES-Suture Days.
WHEN REAL ESTATE Is SOLD THE
TAKES FOR The CURRENT cALEN.
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE rA1p PRO
RATA By THE VENDOR AND TIKI
vENDEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
WANTED.

statesmen TO HANDLE SIDE LINE
Hosiery on commission. Hustler only
AyAx; % Tribune Building. New, York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
IN CUANrERy

orders Tor pFinting ssnt 10 the Dispatch
Company viii be given prompt attention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
WANTED.

A LADY DESIRES POSITION TO
Teach Children of Private Family
English. French. Music Instrumental.
Testimonials from former employers
furnished. References exchanged. Adj
dress CARNEY. care Postmaster. Ash
land. Va jy 3-Su4ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03

A LADY OF SEVENTEEN YEARS
experience would accept position as Presi-
dent or Principal OF School. Would rent
school property Address PRINCIPAL,
Station A. Richmond, Va IN PCT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03

The Columbian b. & l.. Association,
Richmond, Va. June 20. 1898.
DIVIDEND CHECKS WILL BE MAIL
ED JUNE Goth 10 stockholders OF "C'
and ID stock in this association.
j. Il. Pace, THOMAS POTTS.
President. Treasurer.
10 20G,ivIR,Q
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
FOR SALE,

CHOICE PIECE Of BROAD-STREET
Property. south side. and adjoining one
of the best properties on that thorough
fare. n. w. BOWIE.
jy 3-1t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
For SALE. CHEAP.

Fur sAEE,, CHEAP,
OR EXCHANGE FOR CITY PROPERTY,
a Farm three miles from Seven Pines.s
near Williamsburg road. IL contains lo0
acres, forty of which is cleared. contain
ing a house and barn; also, a young APP
PIE orchard; the rest in young timber.
Light soil. suitable for trucking pur-
poses. For particulars apply to j. X. G.,
BOX S63 city. jy 3-2tf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
FOR RENT,

FIRST-CLASS OFFICES IN THE MER-
chants National Bank Building, corner
Main and Eleventh streets, supplied with
all modern conveniences.
ALSO,
Nice Offices at No. Ills east Main street.
between Eleventh and Twelfth streets.
II. SELDOM TAYLOR g. SON.
iy 3-1t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
WANTED.

EVERYBODY TO ORDER REVENUE
Stamp Cancellers from us. New and Sc
cond-Hand Typewrters Monographs,
Showcases, Office Supplies. Typewriters
repaired. Typewriting and Monograph
ing. Satisfaction guaranteed. RICHMOND
TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE, 9o3 east
Main street ~ 3-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
FOR RENT,

$40 SOUTH LAUREL STREET.
az SIX rooms; appy 70
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03

BY c. L. &c r. L. Denoon.
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers
81 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
WANTED.

TO SELL A BAR DOING A GOOD
business Splendid opportunity. Good
reasons for selling. Address J. A. b.,
care of this paper. je S-Su, W&Su3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03


BY virtue OF the provisions OF certa,,
deed of trust, dated November 2. 1853. and
of record In Richmond Chancery Court
Deadlock f39 &C." page Ike, defauI,
having been made in the payment OF ths
debt therein secured, and being required
so to do l win sell by public auction.
on the premises. on
FRIDAY, JULY s. 1898.
at O'Clock p. NJ. the PROPERTY front.
ing 81 feet on the west line OF Seventh
street. and running back l2i feet, along
the north line OF Duval street, TO an
alley.
Also the LOT on the west line o.,
Seventh street. known as Ravine ~"
fronting 124 feet on the west line =
Seventh street. and running back 10 Zee,
to lI-foot alley.
TERMS: Cash as to expenses or exc
cutting this trust, and to pay note %.
$500, with interest from November 8, 1856;
balance at twelve months.
G. l.. DENOON Trustee
c. L. g. II. J.. Denoon, Auctioneers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
Virginia State Insurance Company

Virginia State Insurance Company,
June %, 1888.
A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF d.
RECTORS OF THIS COMPANY have de-
clared a SEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND OF
THREE PER CENT. Gree OF tax, pay
able to the stockholders on and after
July l, $685. CHARLES X. WILLIS.
1c 2i-10t Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
WANTED,

SUMMER BOARDERS, NEAR LEES
Station. Healthy location. excellent
water. large, shady grove, bathing. ice.
fruit, melons. &c. Daily. mail. Terms
moderate. References exchanged Mrs.
MARY CALLS, jefferson Post-Ofice,
Powhatan county, Va. Je 1s-Su4t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
WANTED,

OCCUPANTS FOR TWO CONNECTING
Front Rooms. together or separate. fur
nished or unfinished with or without
board; hot and cold water. Terms mode
rate. Location healthy and desirable.
Back rooms If cheaper rent preferred
Apply 3l5 east Cary. ~ 3-lte
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
WANTED.

A SETTLED WOMAN TO COOK AND
Clean for family Of two. Must come we'll
recommended. Apply between 10 and u
at 1913 west Grace street jy 3-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
WANTED,

HUSTLING SALESMAN. FAMILIAR
with water-tube boilers. Bond required.
CHICAGO BOILER-CLEANER COM
PANY, S2S Monandock Block, Chicago
jy 3-1t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
Merchants National Bank,
United States, State, and
City Depository.
Richmond, Va. June %. 1909

NOTICE.
This bank has this day declared their
usual SEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND, out
of the net profits of the last six months.
of THREE AND ONE-HALF PER
CENT free OF taxi payable TO the
stockholders on and after July l. 1898
JC paw j. +. GLENN Cashier
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
FOR. RENT.

HOUSE 10 ROOMS, ALL MODERN M
provements.i stable and carriage house,
No. 3li west Main street. VIII rent at low
price TO a quick tenant. Inquire at No.
603 west Main street jy 3-it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03

yADTEsi aChiches,or', English Peeryoya Pills
~ Taks no senl g. Stamps, loT p.sae.lsn, "R..f
to< L.dis," ~ !srTs " Setprp Nal a. DrVEi"~
dy 18th. Su&Tuly)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
ED.

FIRST-RATE COOK TO COOK,
Wash. and Iron. Apply. with recon-
mendatlons. at 20i east Franklin street
O'clock iy 2-It,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
WANTED,

BY A LADY OF EXPERIENCE. A PO-
sition as Teacher Of Small Children in n
private family. Qualifications: English
mot including mathematics), French
Methode BeretZ). Beginners in Music,
Elocution. Speciality: French. Meta
physics. Mythology. Instruction in Hand
Sewing. EmhrOidery-late method. S7la~v.
Splendid reference Address NJ s. H.,
care Richmond Dispatch. jy gilt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
WANTED,

AGENTS TO SELL NEW WAR REVE-
nue. Stamp Cancellor. Every business con-
Germ compelled TO use one. S2h daily. Sam
nles zoe Money order BAICH BROTH
Frs COMPANY. Utica. n. Y. je 2S-Su3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03

No social event OF this time has cre-
nted more interest than the coming we'd
aing or Miss Nellie Alexander Parker and
Dr. J. w. HenseD which viii take place
next Thursday evening at 8 O'Clock In
Nonumeatai church. Added TO the dis
sinction OF both Miss Parker Aad Or. Hen
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03

TO RENT y PART OF A HOUSE FOR
rooms and a bath; west
OF First street and between Broad and
Idain streets. Address zoe west Grace
street. iy 3-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03

son as members Of Richmond's best so--
cscty, is tho reputation that DR.. Henson
has gained as q practicing physician and
a. medical professor, which Will assemble
large and fashionable company at Mon
umental. Admission 10 the church Is not
BY card. Those taking part IN the cere-
mony, besides DIR. Henson and Mise Park
err will be Rev. william a. Barr, the off,
ciating clergyman: Miss Fiorencs Parker.
maid Of honor. and the ushers-M eesrs.
stafford Parker. Taylor Harris. Lewis
Bailey. DR.. Bfodnax--and the best man.
Mr.. Hoge, OF staunton. The home OF the
bride and groom, on returning from their
wedding trip, will be at No. Q north Third
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
WANTED,

AGENTS CWHITE OR COLORED) TO
sell article especially for colOred people
easy 10 sell and big profit. Address Room
400. 10S Fulton street. New York.
ie 12-Suit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03

SUMMER BOARDERs; PRIVATE FAaf-
ily; delightful situation. Apply for terms.
Address Mrs. G. w. SIUSSER, \
" 3-Su2ts Waynesboro'. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
WANTED.

Ply a LADY. A PLACE AS LADYS
COMPANION Am willing tn travel and
make myself generally useful. Good re-
ferences given. Address f.. NJ, care of
Dispatch Office ty gilt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
$1,000

tractive S-Room Dwellings on west Main
street. G. L. & II. l.. DENOON,
iy 2 S2l Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
WANTED

A FEW BOARDERS FOR THE SUM-
mer Good board large. airy rooms.
shade. etc. Address FOREST-HILL
PARK, care OF Dispatch. jy 3-1ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
FOR RENT.

BRICK DWELLING, No. 60i NORTH
Eighth street; rooms, besides bath and
storeroorns; in good order; convenient and
well located. Possession at once. Apply
to Il. A. BARBER,
iy 3-its IA east Leigh. street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
For RENT.

THE EXCELLENT TWO-STORY. MO-
dern, Well-Arranged Residence, 1872 Floyd
street. y. w. BOWIE.
iy 3-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
WANTED,

s,At ss CrRAyELLINoD TO HAM
ore sloe Line TO sell to drug. trade. Libe-
.ai ,. commission. Easy TO SELL. State
terrltory covered and reference. LEE
MEDIcANr CO, los Fulton street. New
York. 90 a,sr,st
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03

AN EXCELLENT, LARGE, THREE
Story Corner Grace-Street Residence. cen
trally located, and well adapted for a
clearinghouse. n. w. BOWIE.
iX
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03

statesmen local AND TRAVEL
lingp TO sell Uncle Sans Navy Port
folios to retail merchants. Side line or
exclusive. Good men can easily clear
sgo month. Biggest thing IN the field.
write quick. HOME COMPANY. 39s3
Market street, Philadelphia, Pa.
To- . Gao
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
TRUSTEES SALE

TRUSTEES SALE
Il OF
SEVERAL DESIRABLE BUILDING
ON THE WEST LINE OF sEvEx-u
STREET, AT ITS INTERSECTION
NTH DUvAIs STREET.,
ALSO THE LOT. WITH THE IM.
PROvEMIsN'sS THEREON, AT TIE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF
SEVENTH AND DuVAL
STREETS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03

APPOINTMENTS TO THE GOVERN
ment service. Thousands 10 be made.
Increased number on account OF war
Free circular COO giving full particulars
as TO positions. salaries. examinations
etc. NATIONAL CORRESPONDENCE
INSTITUTE, Washington, d. c.
jv gilt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
WANTED.

IN A WELL-PAYING RETAIL BUSI.
ness on Broad street. Partner with s.. 00'
or 5000. Address BUSINESS, care OF
DISPATCH office. ty 3-lt$
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
WANTED,

LADIES TO DO PLAIN SEWING AT
nome; $.5O day; four months work guar
anteed; send stamped addressed envelope
for particulars. r. VI. HUTTON e. co.
Pa. iy gilt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
WANTED,
WANTED.
WANTED.

ACTIVE SOLICITORS WANTED FOR
"America's Battle for Cuba's Freedom"
Official war book nearly 700 pages; only
$50; commission. so per cent Bonanza
for agents. Credit given: freight paid;
outfit free. THE DOMINION COM
PANY. Department 60. Chicago. jy 3-2t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03

.BOARDERS AT A COOL PLACE IN
the suburb,I of Richmond, near electric
car line; large grove: cool. pure waller:
good house. Terms reasonable. Address
HOME" care Richmond Dispatch
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03

Great bargains in forfeited pledges,
consisting of Guns, Pistols, Musical In
struments, TypeWriters, Bicycles, &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03

Mrs. Matte Meyers viii spend the
early part OF the summer at her place
in Maryland.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
BUSINESS WANTS.
WANTED,

WANTED.
BOARDERS FOR THE SUMMER.
Good water; plenty OF shade; large. airy
room, and good table. Five minutes
walk OF car line. near Soldiers Home.
Address ROSENEATH GROVE. Station
A. city. or call UP Phone sos. ~ 3-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03
FOR RENT, POUR ROOMS

ON SECOND FLOOR. WITH WATER,
gas. and all conveniences. The price will
be very low to adult family. Possession
give at once. Apply at 2l0S east Broad
street. ~ S-it'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03

BOARD IN "A PRIVATE FAMILY By
young, man. Central location preferred.
References. Address BOARDER. care or
Young Mems Christian Association. city.
ty 3-1ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03

MONEY &c. LOAN. ON APPRQYED
and good commercinl paper OF every De-
scflptiDn. at low rate OF interest. Ad-
dress INVESTORS TRUST AND BANK
ING COMPANY, Baltimore. Nd. ~ 5-6t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-03

WASHING TO DO At HOME, OR A
place as Nurse. Can give references. Ad-
dress 800 north Second street, city.
The times., 1898-04-28
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY.
Spanish Consul Negotiating for Coal
Steamers.

St. Johns y. F.. April 27--There is stIs-
picious activity observable about the
Spanish consulate here. Today Consul
Perez is quietly seeking terms for the
charter of coal steamers. The belief Is
general that the Spanish Cape Verde
squadron will likely make this coast and
coal in one OF the uninhabitated harbors
which abound.
Many arguments can be urged in favor
OF the feasibility of this scheme New
foundland is the only part of the Ameri-
can continent where such plans could be
carried out with a reasonable prospect of
secrecy. Coal is abundant here and
bors are numerous where the fleet could
shelter and refit without the fact becom-
ing known owing TO the sparse population
of the coast. TeIegraphic communication
is poor and there are stations only in the
large harbors.
Spain does a large fishing trade with
Newfoundland and Spanish vessels visit
here every year. Newfoundland vessels
entering Cadiz. Carthagena and BARGE
Iona with FISH cargoes every week or two
Consequently, Spanish marine circles are
familiar with the advantages afforded by
this island for their purposes.
Furthermore, with the decrease OF ocean
shipping and the little which is running
north now the Spanish fleet would be alb
sOIutely free from discovery once they
| had crossed the ocean steamer track
| Much excitement is being manifested here
| over the matter.
The times., 1898-04-28
cUBA's COAST ON FIRE.
Flames Are Spreading Rapidly and
the smoke Is Dense.

Key West, April PA large portion of
the northern coast of Cuba is on fire and
the flames are rapidly hurrying inland.
There are several theories advanced here
as to the cause Of the fires. One is that
they have been started by the Spaniards
with the hope of destroying what few
towns may have escaped their three
years of devastation.
Another belief is that as the woods and
fields are very dry at this season of the
year they may have caught fire, or they
may have been lighted by the Cubans for
some special purpose,
Each confagration apparently covers
several acres. but the dense smoke makes
it impossible TO tell exactly what is burn
ing.
The flames were first seen in the Prov
ince Of Matanzas. apparently in the vi
cinfty of Carral Nueva and Melinos. two
small inland towns not far from the city
Of Matanzas.
Some distance from the shore 10 the
west fire spread over the country for a
mile. The location was near the town of
Gunahe. about twelve miles from Hava-
ma.
Within four or five miles from Ha-
vana flames were seen near the town
of Guanabacoa.
The flames are still spreading rapidly
The times., 1898-04-28
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
The President Passes an Unusually
Quiet Day.

News happenings at the White House
yesterday We're very much like angels
visits. President Mckinley began work
during the day.
A committee of the Board OF Bishops
and general officers of the A. NJ e. Zion
Church of America, sitting at Petersburg,
Va, representing over 100000 persons,
called upon the President in the forenoon
and was shown into the Cabinet room,
where they were received by Mr.. Nc
kinley.
They presented to him an address in
which was rendered the sympathy and
prayers of their people for the President
in his effort to maintain the national
honor Their consideration and prayers
also were extended to the Cuban people
and TO the American Government. The
address further proffered the aid of every
member Of the faith to the end that the
honor Of the nation be maintained.
The President responded feeIingly. He
said:
Gentlemen, in time like this, your
prayers and those Of your people, together
with your sympathy go Loyalty rendered.
are especially grateful. / am cogniZant
of the blessed meaning of your words
and extend TO you, in return, my sense
of sincere appreciation.
The President then shook hands with
each member of the party. the clergymen
giving Mr.. Mckinley a hearty but re-
spectful God bless you"'
Those forming the committee We're:
Senior Bishop ]. w. Hood, Bishops G. c.
Petty and 6. w. Clinton; General Officers
DIR. A. ]. Warren, DIR. Jesse B. Colbert,
Revs. \. A. Crooke, r. J. Daniels and
w A NJ. Cypres.
Senators CockrelI, Tillman. Spooner and
Mcmillan and Gen. Grosvenor called upon
the President after the clergymen had
concluded their interview.
a number of ladies called upon Mr..
Mckinley, together with the usual quota
of personal friends of the President and
of members of the Cabinet who desired
commissions for friends In the volunteer
army
AT O'Clock reception was held. at
which Mr. Mckinley shook hands with
number Of persons, many Of whom ex-
pressed to him their confidence that the
American arms were sure to prevail.
Later in the afternoon there was a fall
ing off in the number of visitors and
the President was enabled To spend CON
siderable time in consultation with Mr..
Porter concerning matters connected
with the routine business of the EXecu-
tive.
Secretary Long saw the President for a
few minutes last night. He reported to
Mr. Mckinley that a dispatch had been
received stating that the Spanish fleet
| was reported to have sailed from the Cape
de Verde Islands for the northern sea-
board of the United States. He added
that he did not believe the report to be
true. If there is any truth in "A story cur
rent at the White House last night Sec
retary Long has means of hearing from
| Spain concerning all her operations
| through American citizens there who have
not yet been ordered TO leave the country
The Navy Department has shown by it's
action all along that It has a source Of
| information which IS official, and at the
same time not to be accredited as coming
| from official sources.
II was stated last night that no dis
patches had been received from the feet
The times., 1898-04-28
THE DEFENsEs OF HAVANA.
Cannot Long Withstand the Bonn
bardment OF Our Fleet.

Key West April 27.-George Hyatt. an
American mechanical engineer, who has
lived thirty years in Havana, said this
morning that he was familiar with the
construction OF Santa Clara battery,
little over a mile west of La Puata, Ha-
vana. It contains the most powerful
guns of any battery near the city-four
twelve-inch guns-and is on a bluff forty
feet above the water. but it offers no
shelter to the men at the guns. though
the Spaniards think it is impregnable
The wall of the fort is of rough stone
six feet thick at the bottom. four at the
top, and high enough to conceal the guns
crews. Sand is piled in front of this wall
to the crest of the stone. but stating down
at an angle of ten degrees. On this is
placed a layer of ''T'' railroad iron and
on to the wall and over that a foot or
less of sand. The Spaniards believe that
shot striking the face of the fort viii,
on reaching the railroad iron, glance
clear.
The newer forts are made of sand but
are too thin to resist even an eight inch
shot. No guns mounted before January
l had disappearing carriages The car
riages rest on beds (emplacements) of con-
crete of inadequate thickness and bad
quality. No cranes or other machinery
for hosting shot or powder to the breach
OF even the largest guns were on hand
when last he saw the guns.
In all the target practice so far only
one-half service charges have been used
He thinks they have had no sub-caliber
practice, and Is sure they have only had
a little with half charges. The marks
manship is not bad, but nothing like the
American. The guns point through wide
embrasures.
He thinks they viii resist lombard
ment however, and may do much better
than any American now thinks. He eX-
poets a good many shots from their can
non TO land. One mortar pit OF four
twelve-inch mortars is just west of Santa
Clara. Another pit near Moro has two
The soldiers have never fired these for
target practice. He thinks the founda-
tions under the mortars of inadequate
thickness and poor quality.