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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-01

LONDON. April 2l.-Naval officers mere
assert that the United states navy VIII
find a foe worthy of their steel IN SPAN
tlrpedo 1otilla, and that 1t VIII play d
most important part in the war.
IN is "a fact not generally known that
many of the chief torpedo-boats ana
sVift destroyers owned by Spain were
built I'm English ship-yards, q circuHl-
stance which enables your correspondent
to put before American readers important
facts and figures. For purposes OF com
panson. win remark how these naVdl
hornets line up alongside some Oh Hre"'
Brftain's craft OF this type.
a. is universally recognized that the
Snanlsh torpedo-boat fiotilla IS factor
of Inc utmost consequence. In the oplh-
ion of experts. who were specially CON
suited these craft are thoroughly up TO
date. Taking them Individually they
can invite comparison with any IN the
world. The fiotilla consists Of the PlEtoh,
twin screw. launched last year AT
uIrdcbank: the Furor and Terror twin
screws. built at the same place IN 1870
,l. Ariete and Rayo, twin screws, CON
ttructea at Chiswick in 1881; and, me
Azor. single screw. launched at Poplar
ia the same year. Their principal dimeh-
sIons can best be given in tabular FORM
Igth BIN, Dirt, DlSp.s HI ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-01

Sold throughout the world. POTTER DRuo AND CHIN.
a." How to Cure Tor,Grng Skin Diseases" free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-01
Gillespfe.
atlantic Monthly
J 7 7 -
1906.

Riding at dawn. riding alone,
Gillespie left the town behind;
Before he turned by the westward road
A horseman crossed him. staggering,
blind.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-01
THE TORPEDO BOAT.
AN ENGLISH VIEW OF SPANISH
TIOTIII4A.
The Much Discussed Craft Which
Play Such Prominent Part In the
Present War Make Formidable
Fleet.
For the Dispatch)


Many Of SPANS most iormi-
dable torpedo-boats and tor
Observation-Disclosures were built
in England. These craft are
The most talked-of engine OF
destruction employed by Spain
in the present war. Scarcely
can the subject of our possible
victories at sea be discussed
without ii is at once remarked
that the Spanish fioulla Is an
important factor. While some
thing has been printed in Amer
lea about the hotila's strength,
Spain has so jealousy guarded
all information, that the follow
ing account, written by an Eng
fish expert. who interviewed
the builders of SPANS chief
torpedo-boats, viii shed much
new light on their power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS FOR FRESH BEEF AND FRESH
H s, les Shisf S1mnis "a sov,,ngFs
proposals, in triplicate will be received N .ir
Offices 10y con missaries OF following posts, re
spectiyely until TWELVE O'CLOCK NJ, APRIL,
TWENTN-SlXTII. 1898, end then opened, for
furnishing and delivering in bulk the posts.
thereof during six months. commencing July j.
1855: Fort Adams, r: l.; Fort Casw.ll y. =;
Fort Ethan Allen. Vt; Fort Hamilton y. Y:
Fort Hancock \. J.: Long Island Head. Mass:
Fort Monroe. Va. Fort Mott. T. j.: Fort Nser'
Va; Fort Niagara. y. Y; Plattsburgh Barra Ks.
Fort schuyler " Y: Sheridan's Point. Va;
Fort SloGum, y Y; Fort rTgmhull Gonn,:
Fort Washington. Nd; Washington Barrarks..
D. G; Aliegheny Arsenal, Pa, Frankfo7d
field ArInory. Mass; watertown Arsenal. Mass:
waterviet Arsenal, y. "; West Point Y "
and WILLS Point, o onio0. Also the Fresh xee
above named posts teheept Fort Myer. Fort
ana WaerH nssnS Aeshsy
months, commencing July 1. 1895; and in adli-
tiOn I. Potatoes ana Onions, a Fort McIisnry
will also be received stating price at which
tractor will deliver to commissary Fresh Beef. 10
than so deg Fahrenheit. Right is reserved 20 NJ
jec, in whole or in part. all bids For infor-
proposal should be inclosed In a sesled envelope
narked Proposals 10 be opened April Is 1885,"
a raS sf WELLS Asn nh ch +
Comfy. mh25-4tSap2o2t
PROPOSALS FOR DOG TAGS.-OFFICE OF THE
Commissioners of the District Of Columbia
Washington. April IA. 1s9s.-Sealed proposals.
will be received at the Office Of the District Com
missioners until TWELVE O'CLOCK MONDAY
APRIL TWENTf-FIFTH. lsys. furnish he
District government with nine thousand five hum
bred % 500 dog tags. more less, for use dur.
ing the fiscal year ending June 30, 1883. Bid
ders will submit designs and samples Of the ma
terial they propose furnish. The tags mus,
be made in The best workmanlike manner with
ks nf M 10 iron ftae a.d ,.st.a
sand tags, more or less. all 10 be delivered COM
plete before June i, 1888. The Commits
s.cners reserve the right to reject any or all
Lids J. w. ROSS. j. b. WIGHT w NJ
BLACK. Commissioners. ID. c. apl5st
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FOR lighthouses.
UNFINISHED.

FOR RENT-BY BF.SACL. S.E.CoR. TTii&I NV
1874 Corc'n l2r&b S;I2 oB I.2s eth store $50 90
2f11 It'll 6rAb. 10 20 1910 Z ST, lC-&b .1l0l
1906 3oth. Or 600 INA 7th. fiat. 3r G 10
l4o NV. 9-&b- = 10 o. ll4I y av. 5rSw. L. ,
66 II NV. 9r,Sb. - 81 SIG u NV sto& has { ~
l52i 10th NV SrSh. - 90 l12l eth NV sturc. To- 90
ZOOS % st. ar. 400 lGa6 18th nv. : 90
1929 9Th st. l0r& b. ~ 90 glS I'd Sc e-Nw 10 So
524 Tenn ne, 81. bis 30 6l2 = st NV Or go. IL 90
40 u, nat. fr&b. 80 1907 l. ct 9r&b. AZ 90
1854 14th, store. 6noo TIA 9Th IT. store. - 10
l214 tth store&6r 3,-on 2o3i 9Th store. Pr. 10
l2S3 .th. store!S Ter 800 1891 9Th, large store.
ISIS 9Th Tor h&sta. 4..uU
Call at Office for balance OF list. Phone I6tS.
apl6
FOR RENT-BY JAS +. SHEA 63e PA AyNW
AT Benniny. ID C.. fine l2-rcom frame
with stable, &c; convenient location. $40 90
63i Morris ST, bet 9Th and eth. + and 4,
SITS ne. 8 rooms and bath. cellar. ami. IL so
4Sl st. s.r., FOOTE'S, water. &c...-..... l6 50
23t 1ath ST w, rooms, ami. - 90
2lu9 ST. NV, r,ons water. Nc........ Is 80
9oG .th ST. S e.. rooms, water. &C.,. 1870
3D. 18th ST W.. g r,ons. water &c...... 10 ~
40 w IC.t ave n-w. D rooms, water. Is 90
IL llth st. Sc, rcoms. water. .-........ IL 80
ap16-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20

FOR RENT
1919 10th. cor Greg 500
1896 ! NV, 1Sr&b. loo. 90
1122 s NV, 11r&b. 80. 90
23S y Cap st, 10r&b. As
1853 Harvard. l0r&b. SIS
1IoS Greg av, 11r&b. 30
HOS h NV, 12r&b. loo
1703 X st, 16r, fur,
per year........2,500
mh26-24ts TYLER & RI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20
WANTED-HOUSES.

WANTEI-BI PERMANENT TENANTS THREE
aduits-tI rent or ITCcm house. bet It'll aud
IAN. + and - SITS. NV. kitchen on Isl foor
viii pay $50 per month Address A. f. B. Star
office. aro,,-3t-
WANTED-LEr Us HANDLE YOUR PROPERTY
We have exceptional facilities for renting. We
advertise literally. office is centrally located
and We take the best of economical of prop
erty tntrtlsted To We make prompt settle
ment for rental paid
The best class Of tenants come to US and de-
pend Us.
We are also quick finding a buyer IL you
want to sell. Come and us
apls-3t STONE < FAIRFAX SO6 f ST. NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20
BICYCLES.

RIDERS. ATTENTIoN-wE HAVE THIS DAY
received 90 high grade bicycles, new and slight
ussd. Columbus Steriings. Worlds. S5racnses,
Smalieys, Handlers; advances made "a these
goods must be COLI cted therefore no reasonable
oder will be refused. Bought outright and taken
In exchange. NEW YORK CYCLE CO.. 434 yth
st. am los
HARTFORD, CHASE AND VIM TIRES-FIRST
grade-$7.0o Pc pair ON wheel. See the Viking
before buying Wheel VIKING CYCLE co.
ap4-1mA 1919 l4th n nv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20
WANTED-ROOMS.

WANTED-BY COUPLE, FURNISHED HoOn
with use Of dining and kitchen or Few
FURNISHED rooms for light housekeeping in nj e
house; state full particulars; will be permsnen.
Box 1879, Star Office. "a.
WANTED-iF YOU WANT YOUR ROOMS RENT
ed see me; desirable applicants daily; suburban
places In demand beware of frauds yuarapt eriny
tenants On payment fee. Ii. J. STALEY. IS Al,
lantic bldg. mill On
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20
BOARDING.

" ANrED-BOARDEitS: DESIRABLE FRONT
furnished room: good board. pass the door
Fl further particulars apply to Mr. LEWIS
sti!NEIDER. Georgetown Heights. sd st.
tt-,igd. lts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20
Personal.

TliE FLOWERS THAT BLOOM IN THE SPRING
Have Us call now and well pay yon good cold
cash for any amount Of gents discarded garments:
s"nd Us postal. JUsfHs OLD STAND, 6l9 ID ST.
~. ap2)-5t
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION QUESTIONS lND
answers send Toe. ). ". FLYNN AM
FLiNN'S BUSINESS COLLEGE
api5-lm' SW. COR sTH AND SIN NV
". WILLIAMS, AUTHORIZED PRIV ATE; DETEC
tive agency-Confdential communica lions prompt-
" attended TO; Office open all hours; best refs
Established 1880. ga e. cor IOta NV MIX Inn:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20

FOR RENT-1426 COLUMBIA ROAD; A BEAT
tiful Groom house and BATH 50-foot lot; sos
per month by the year
apl4-tf JAMES 4. BATES & CO. 1907 f NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20

Sta 4lS420 Sth NV. 15o
18th mr. Col road, Tor. 40
1919 VT av NV. fur'd. l25
1920 10th. 9r&b. IS
6lS Mass av NV. Tor. 90
Store 707 9th NV. 40
1853 Corc'n, 14r&b. 10. 90
Office rooms. 1907 r NV.
1l41 Linger's ct Or. 1850
1924 Union ct Rw. 5r. II
HEREFORD, 1907 L st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20

FOR kENT-CoIN TRY PLACE, NEAR 14TH ST.
electric cars; extensive grounds; oak grove: Spa
cious house; verandas, bath, furnace, CRATES,
large stable, ideal home for summer and winter;
$50. VIM. J. RHEES, Spring st. near 14th extend.
puIf-1ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20

FOR RENT-MAY l. 404 y NV; CHEAPEST
rent in city; reduced to $2S so; arly new, =
story and cellar; mi: will be put In elegant
order. q. NJ. BRYANT, Owner Warder bldg
STU and L NV. aplS-3te
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20
FOR RENT-HALLS.

FOR RENT-CARRoLL INSTITUTE HALLS
10th near & st. NV. Inc Iaust coIr piete and
thoroughly equipped halls in the city for So
cieties. banquets. entertain aud receptions
For terms apply at hall. myS-ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20
FOR SALE-BICYCLES

1895 BICYCLES Down TO $5Oo-NEw 1888
Model Ladies' and Gents Bicycles are now being
sold on easy conditions as low ms IS 10: otbers
outright at $685.. and high grade at SIS 95 and
$50 10 be paid for after received If you will
cut this no:iee out and send 10 SEARS ROE
BUCK CO. Chicago. they will send You their
1sys Bicycle Catalogue and full particulars
apl31m-s
FOR SALE-SINGLE TUBE TIRES 81 EACH
Factory cycle repairs of every description raj
9Th ST. CAPITAL CYCLE CO.'S new quarters
OlIcst cycle house in city. uh4-1 NJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20

FOR RENT-NO 1905 ST. NV, 9 RMS. AND
bath; a.m.i.; newly papcred and painted; best
condition; only 5000 per mo. CHARLES w.
HANDY, 61O 18th st. NV. apls1w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20
Observation-Disclosures

FOR RENT-oWNER LEAVING C.TY-TO CARE
fui party, or would sell great sacrifice cuiven-
lent payments, stylish, sweet-toned UPRIGHT
PIANO. Address .'Franllin Park Star oiiice
nt,.,n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20

FOR SALE OR RENT GROOM HOUSE, IN
high oak grove: barn and stable: poultry house.
etc: all fruits; IL acres land; half mile from
electric and steam Address OWNER. Lin
den Md apl4-6t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20
LADIES GOODS.

MISS Laura CADMAN
Has opened her psrlors for ladies' hairdressipc
ana shappcoing. All kinds Of hair work made
and repaired st TBS l1th st. NV We seII fhss
celebrated Sarah Berntardt hair wayer AMI
curler. No more tulning OF the hair. apll-im
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20

FOR RENT = REMINGTON TYPEWRITERS Ar
TIE REMINGTON OFFICE: modern machine;
perfect condition guaranteed: with stand; dcliv-
cred free in city; one month applies purchase
Of new when directly following rental
WiCkOFF. SEAMANS Il BENEDICT,
de10-u Cor. 9Th and + sis NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20

FOR RENT-8S1 AND a91 FLA AVE NV:
rooms and bath each Rent $1,000
GoGd condition. r. : DoNAIDSoE
telephone 44S. tap2o-3;'. $40 10th st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20

FOR RENT-i VERY DESIRABLE COTTAGE.
furnished. known 'Oakwood,' situated the
.inacosiis River road bet Pa. bridge and
Benning: contains 8 rooms: $50 fl above tide
water; magnificent views: excellent water:
abundance Of shade; for the summer $50 per
will by year: premises be any
time. For further information inquire
WESCOTT 4 WILCOX,
apI6-S W&s,3t 1907 Pa. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20

FOR RENT-DEEBLE &
633 La av, store. $50. 90
li1o Pa av,sto&cei 81 %
GIG F NV. 2lr&b. 1909
S26 23d st, 11r&b. 40 60
1905 X | av. 6r&2b. 22.5O
221 1lth sw, Sr&2b. 5000
1901 Whitney av,sto3o.0
42S NY nv. 6r. b, sta %. so
l410 Pa av NV, fat.
3r & bath. .25. 90
124 + Sc. 7r&b. 80
apT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20
COUNTRY BOARD.

BOARD AT COUNTRY HOUSE, DELIGHTFJIJY
situated, near Silver Spring; two minutes wall
from electric cars; Brightwood line extende,I.
board and front room TO two gentlemen willing tn
loom together at $500 per month each: refs
Address Box $50, Star ofhce. apf9-3t.
PARK HOTEL: MOST DESIR ri e
suburban resort; beautiful grove; large porches:
celebrated spring water; nrst-clsss table: every
WAKEFIELD. Proprietor. Apply after pm.
ap1S-1m'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20
SUBURBAN PROPERTY,

FOR RENT-14- ROOM HOUSE. WITH LARGE
lawn, at Ftiwick Strtiol, Montgomery comfy,
Md: convenient to steam and electric
Apply 10 J. ). FENWICk, Woodside, Md
II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20


FOR SALE-OR EXCHANGE
An ideal stock farm: country seat: will sub
divide and resell to advantage in small tracts;
$40 acres highly improved land; 1O-room dwell
Ing; farm houses and outbuildiBgs fronting
Met branch R.R.; very Rockvile county
seat; with fine society; banks, churches, schools
etc; only 30 minutes from Washington.
JNO. L. WAGGAMAN. 700 14th st. (upstairs).
nh21-1m
FOR SALE 3A ACRES SPLENDID LAND; TWO
miles from this city: in growing village; only
Sizes; $50 down, bal $40 per month. A special
bargain. Il. A. PHILLIPS. 100 18th st. NV
mh26lm
81 BURBAN PROPERTY-NEw HOUSE; TWO
lend; six miles from the Capitol and one
half miles from Hyattsyille Station, and one
mile from Riverdale. Clear Of incumbrance
For sale or exchange for city property.
STEWART SICKLER
ap12-f Bliss buiiding. No. So street NV.
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-THE HlGHLANDS-
The most beautiful and historic old estate
around Washington; famous the old battle
and dueling grounds: within miles of city
electric cars; IS acres; mansion of Is rooms in
fine oak grove; steam heat; gas and water; cot
tnge; bowling alley, etc. Fine opportunity for
large school. hotel. sanitarinm sell in villa
ltts- Call for list for sale and exchange: the
choicest ind cheapest suburban houses lots.
JNO. f. WAGGAMAN
mh<i-im 100 18th st. (upstairs).
FOR RENT-ONE OF THE MOST BEAIJTIEJT.
sul.ui ban bones in the District OF Columbia: 3
miles frol. Washington, near electric cars on
Conn., ave. extended: stable lnrge lawn and gar
den: pasture feid: fr1it ard dowe.1 H. ROZiER
DULANY. 1890 + ct. mh9-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-AT MASONIC FAIR ON THE EVENING:
OF Thu sday, April IA, black fan, attached 70
hne gold chain. Return to RIGGS HOUSE and
IeceNe teWdIu. ap20-3ts
L0ST-A CoILAREITE. AT MASONIC. FAN:
Iuesd1y evening, Apsll ~. Reward 242o St:
FoUNpIA lunch OF En- 8, TUESDAY. APRIL
19: JAMES Z. CLARK, 1lth St wharf i,oat
Giimmer. sts
$50 REWARD FOR DIAMOND STAR LOST IN
Hotel Gordon April T. No questions asked.
ap.1t-3ts
LoSr-A LADIES' GILT RFIT WITH ANF.
thyst setting, going from N. J. ave. and L lie to
Sd ana Z &C. Finder will receive liberal
!. reward II returned to los st. Sc. Its
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20

FOR RENT-TO DESIRABLE CoLORED FAM
lily, I-room house. near govt. printing office; med.
imp; references. Apply to OWNER, 11l5 S st.
NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20
FOR RENT-OFFICES.
PUNISHED.

FOR RENr-MODERN OFFICE ROOMS, FUR
nished or uafurIlshed, in the Bliss bldg, 80 u
si. NV, opposite the Capitol glounds. inquire
room 5, or telephone 11S5. apo-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20

1909 ST. NV. 11r. and ba. and stable. 5000
1908 J sv NV. 7rsissSI 1918 eth ne. 7rGb. II. 50
1425 nv. st&dw. 81 30 Grant nv nw&sta9. 90
RALPH W. LEE. COS 18th ct. NV. cPhone 2049.l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20

FOR RENT PHONE Ola
THE WASHINGTON LOAN AND TRUST CO.
COR. 9TH AND h. ROOM 2.
1923 NV, 11r. $500 SIS 9Th ne, Or. 20. so
l2O1 Y NV, 12r. so 1876 Spruce NV ST. 49, so
1602 VT nv. Dr.. Is 80 6.S + NV 3 on 70. II so
BIZ Del ave, 8r .35 so ISL California ne 6r17 so
1872 9th. Or. 81. so 1915 NV, store Is 80
3l3 st Sc. 10r. 500 607 NV. dwg. 90
1z24 l4th NV. store. 90 Rooms-5IS 9th ct NV
2s3 LIST NV 6r p g Stab rr 4oI nv. 1000
ap14 JNO. L. WEAVER Real Estate Officer.
FOR RENr-NOS. 1895 AND 1928 9TH ST NV;
eight rooms and hath; all conveniences; desirable
neighb0rh0Od: rent low. Inquire Of FRANK IT
BROWNING. 602 st. NV apks-tf
FOK RENT-SMALL HOUSES AT SMALL COST.
21l2 SIC $40 18th sw........ .$l3
1921 9Th nw.........$l6 1898 Wylie ne....... $40
1881 4th NV. $40 l4O4 sc av...........$5
ap9-10t e. A. MCINTYRE "a nv.
FOR RENT-BY DAVIS 4 sTURTEyANT.
1404 ct. NV.
FiDe 10-room house in Insleside. Sl5
S2Z7 18th ST., 10 rooms and bath. ............ 20
1219 St. LIZ. ba-, stable. 81 900 per year
ap5-6
FOR RENT-NEw. MODERN i2RooM HOUSE,
2S16 18th st. NV, Columbia Heights. $50 per
month. Awnings and screens for windows In
clu1ed. Inquire room g. Bliss BLDG, IS st.
NV. or telephone 176S. ap6-2m
FOB KENr fOnice 1901 G NV. ZOO
mes Ward D. q. $50 S0I65o whitney av.er...i4o0
Mt Pleasant, 81. - 50 l0e6 Calian ne a.. 1850
Store !e6 10th Nv. IS 90 Brookld houses $50 up
THE NcLACHLEN REAL Rs. AND LOAN CO.,
mhll-h 10th and G sts hw.
The herald., 1898-03-07

pairs were going on below. The work In
the mould loft consisted of attention to
small boats and spars.
The immense crowds which flocked to
the naval station last Sunday were largely
increased today. but no one was allowed
to get close to the warships
Sentries were posted at the entrance to
the wharves, and only workmen and
those on business were allowed inside the
lines. The old single turret monitors In
the back channel. relics of the late war,
were an attraction to thousands, and
their decks were crowded all day.
1t was reported that five of these will
be taken from their berths as soon as pos
sibe and modern guns put aboard. Those
now in the turrets are of the smoothbore
kind. The information as to the trial of
these boats came from one Of their care
takers, and was not official. The boats
which 1t said will be tried are the Mon
tauk. Jason, Manhattan, Lehigh and
Caronicus.
The purpose Of the trial with modern
guns is to determine whether they will
maintain their center of gravity suffi-
GENTLY well enough to be available for use
in any emergencq.
1t was also reported today that the
cruiser Columbia. now in dry dock, had
received orders to start for Key West as
soon as possible. This could not receive
official verification. The cruiser had her
bottom scraped. and the work Of painting
her will begin tomorrow.
The herald., 1898-03-07
Ostrich Farm
WAS NOT FOUGHT IN FRANCE
WHICH MAY ACCOUNT FOR THE
FATAL RESULT
An italian Poet and an Editor Fight a
Duel and the Poet Was
Killed

ROME, March 6.-Signor Felice Carlo
Cavalotti, poet, dramatist. publicist and
the well-known Radical member of the
chamber of deputies for Corte-Olona, was
killed here this afternoon in O duel with
swords with Signor Macola. member of the
chamber of deputies and editor Of the
Gazetta di Venezia.
The encounter was the outcome of a press
polemic in the columns of the Milan Secola
and the Gazetta di Venezia. 1t took place
at an unfrequented spot outside the Porta
Maggiore. Signor Macola's seconds were
Deputies Guido Fusinato. a professor of
the University of Turin and the member
for Foltre, and Signor Cavalotti's sec
onds were Signor Bizzoni, the publicist
and a member of the chamber of deputies.
Shortly before the meeting Signor Cav
alotti seemed in excellent spirits, and
even joked with his seconds. When the
word was given he attacked his opponent
vigorously.
The first two engagements were without
result, but in the third Signor Cavalotti
received thrust In the throat that sew
cred his jugular. At first 1t was thought
that he was only slightly injured. but the
gravity of the wound was soon perceived
on his putting his hand to his mouth. He
withdrew 1t covered with blood, and did
not utter word.
The doctors and his seconds carried him
to Zellino and laid him in bed in the
residence of the Countess Callaro. There
tracheotomy was performed and artificial
breathing attempted, but all efforts were
useless. Signor Cavalotti expired in ten
minutes without speaking.
Signor Macola did not receive a scratch
The news on reaching the city caused
great sensation.
Numerous deputies and friends hurried
to the scene, and there is universal regret
over the tragedy.
Signor Cavalotti made his will immedi
ately before the duel. which was the
thirty-second he had fought. The sword
entered his mouth and pierced his tongue.
Though political opponents, Signor Cava-
iotti and Signor Macola were personal
friends. For this reason their seconds tried
to avert the duel, but the matter becoming
ridiculous in the public eyes. the principals
decided that they must fight. The death
OF Cavalotti is q great loss to the Radical
party.
italian laws regard the killing in duel
as qualified murder" but Signor Macola
has gone to Venice unmolested under the
protection Of his parliamentary preroga-
tive.