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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14

TlIE appointment of Capt. Clark,
of the hattlcehip Oregon. - Commo-
dorc Watson's chicf.of-stalr. is well
deserved honor. No naval commander
in the present war has proved himself
more worthy of the confidence of the
nation than the interpret master of the
OrppOu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14

MAYOR HARRISON, of Chicago. en-
presses the same idea that The ARGUS
has advanced, that the government
should continue the construction of
battlcships and cruisers until it has
one of the former named after every
state, and one of the latter named
after every important city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14

For forty years Dr.. Fowler Extract
of Wild Strawberry has been curing
summer complaint, dysentcry, diarr-
hTa, bloody flax. pain in the stom-
ach. aud ii has never vet failed to DO
everything claimed for it. For sale
by Marshall Il Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14
liucklen's Arnica SsI,e

The best salve in the world for cuts.
bruises, sores. ulcers, salt rheum.
fever sores. letter. chapped hands.
chilblains. corns and all skin erup-
tons. and positively cures piles or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction or money re-.
funded. Price - cents per Ny. Fol
sale by Hart * U!lemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14

II the government has been swim
died in the quality Of drugs furnished
for use in Cuba, a. the surgeons COM
plain, the government should prose
cute the contractors and let the ma
tion know who they are The dis
penscr of impure drug, is Is deadly Il
foe ~ Spain herself could send into
this country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14

Foley's Honey and Tar is guaran-
tecd to give prompt relief in all cases
of asthma. Do not class this with
other medicines that have failed to
give relief. Give it trial. For sale
by I. ii. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14

Win your battles against disease by
acting promptly. One Minute Cough
Cure produces immediate results.
When taken early it prevents con-
sumption. And in later stages il
furnishes prompt relief. I. II.
ThomEs. \. i. Riess and NJ. 7. Balm
sen. druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14
Acme Packet Co.

Rock Island and Davenport q Gin
ton and Fulton packet line. Fast and
finely equipped steamers City Of Wi
mona and Verne Swain. Delightful
steamers for pleasure parties. Boats
leave at Il. IN. and 5:1j p. m. Boat,
meet at LcClaire. Round trip to that
point 30 cents.
To PARTIES of 10 or more. round
trip rate tn Clinton zoe. Regular
Sunday round trip rate to Clinton soc.
For freight and passenger rates and
all other information in regard 20 any
OF the above lines inquire Of
GEO. LAMONT d son. AGENTS.
Foot OF Eth 1T. Telephone HOS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14
STEAMER DUBUQUE.
Carnival CITY Packer Co.

Regular Rock Island IL Burlington
packet steamer W. j. Young. Jr..
handsomely equipped, leaves for Bur,
lington every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday at $50 p. IN. Steamer W.
j. Young, Jr., leaves every Sunday a,
$3.50 p. N. with special excursion to
Muscatine, returning at IL p. III.
Round trip. including supper, 81, OF
10 cents without supper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your life Ars,.

To Quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
hetie. fun of life, nerve and yiro-, take No-To
bac, the wonder worker. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, 5oc or 81. Cure guarau.
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14

DE. +. BENJANiS ANpREw>. prcsi-
dent of Brown university has sue
cccdcd \. e. Lane. Is superintendent
of the Chicago city schools.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14

The United States j. indeed a rem
crous foe in Offering to transport Il
vanqui'hcd army back TO It's mother
country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14

Ac'oEpINa to- the London Spectator.
the night u; Santiago showed that So
far ~ the fleet i concerned the United
States need not fear comparison with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14

TIIE war j.. custin" the United
State, in round numbers cool mil
lion Il daV.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14
Don't stop Him.

He has bad attack of collie and j.,
making for Thomas drug store after
a bottle Of Folcv's Collie Cure. -
cents. For sale by +. II. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14

GEN. FIrIHyGH LEE should bv all
means j." the military governor of
Cuba.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14
IN HOG SlGNO vINCES.
l. emocratic y, limitations.

beHotIalic No MUTATIONS.
For Treasurer
y. +. DUNLAP.
Tor Superintendent T. bli' Instruction.
FERRY q. SILVER
For Trustees State University.
DIR. JULIA EOLNE- SMITH
NAPOLEON y. MORRISON.
JACOB u. SELLER
For Repre- sentative in Congress, Tenth
District
FRANCIS =. ANDREWS
For Representative in the General Assembly
Tlirty-third District,
ELMCRE ". HURST
For County Judge. ..............W. c ALLEN
For County CLERK. JOHN NORTON
For sheriff. ...................A. D. HUESING
For Treasurer. ................T K LEES
For County Superintendent o. l. ADDITION
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14

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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-03
Here and There.

Telephone Troy Laundry No. 27s.
Fine line OF Crepe paper at Twins.
Paso Steam Laundry, Phone al.
Ell Paso Dairy company. Telephone
1856.
Dickerson for Furniture, 410 San An
tonic St.
Bushong & Feldmsn. Portraits by
photography.
SAVE MONEY! Buy your school
books at Twins.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-03
Ladies'.

We have just received from Berlin
new line of Wooden Dress Goods and
suitings, the novelties of the season,
which we will sell cheap on account of
closing out the business. Come and
avail yourself of the opportunities. J.
GOODMAN, Port of Liverpool store, G.
JuareZ.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-03

Buy your coal from "O'Brien Goa
Co.." the agents and direct shippers
from the CerrillOs mines. Phone 8.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-03

Vapor and indicated baths At AT
North Oregon street Rheumatism
relieved st once: massage in all forms
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-03

Payne-Badger Coal company, Nc
Alester, Cerrillos and anthracite coal,
cord and stove wood, yard Second and
chihuahua streets. Telephone No. IL.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-03

A full line of 1899 Calendars just re-
| ceived at HERALD Office. See SAM
pies.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-03

The total of admissions to the Omaha
fair was 2,613.374, of which S23, 633
were on passes. The largest attend
ance on any one day was %, 845-the
peace jubilee day, when the president
was present.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-03

The emperor of Austria has limited
that be would like to get hold of copies
of all the snap shot photographs of the
late empress that have been taken by
insufferably impertinent Americans
abroad. The empress was strongly
averse to being photographed, and it is
in this way that the emperor hopes to
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-03
Deep Water Items.

Grandma Wilker left Saturday for
Vernon county, where she will visit
her daughter, Mrs Allison, week.
Messrs John Simpson and George
Robinett were breaking young horses
TO ride, one day last week.
Two young men from near Pleas
ant Gap, visited in this community
last Thursday.
Mrs Sue Chambers and friend Miss
Luella Duke, visited Mrs C.'s uncle,
l. Coleman, on Thursday.
Uncle Chas Tyler Is visiting his
son, w B Tyler, near Butler this
week.
Addie Allison, who has a catarrh
on his hand, had DIR Bouden lance IL
Saturday.
Miss Ethel Randall visited at Mr.
McBride's last week.
Some of Johnstown's most worthy
young men leave for Okla, this week;
we wish them success.
Jesse Blizzard traded his farm for Il
store at Appleton City and moved
there.
Some Young men go west for their
health but Henry Limmers goes east.
Will Conwell, who is attending
school at Appleton City, spent Sun
day with home folks.
Mrs Annie Howard, who has been
in Butler for the past month, spent
Saturday at her old home in Johns
town.
Arthur Chambers and wife went to
Montrose Monday.
Geo Allison went to Clinton Tues
day on business.
Robt Chambers OF Johnstown and
Miss Young, Of Clinton, were united
in marriage last Wednesday. The
happy couple will reside In Johns
| town, where Nr 6. is in business.
Mrs Coleman, left Monday for Ian
coin county, Mo. where she Will visit
| relatives. We wish her a pleasant
visit and n safe return.
Miss Zula Richards, who has been
sick with typhoid fever, is some bet
| ter at this writing.
Mrs Eldridge Eash, who has been
visiting her parents near Nevada
returned home Friday.
Willie Shelton purchased load OF
fine seed oats from Mr. Reason Fisher
on Thursday.
Jss On1lI went to Butler on busi-
ness one day last week.
Miss Mamie Coleman, Lulu Smell
ton and DelIie OhiIl visited johns
town Tuesday evening and smiled al
all the city dudes.
Miss Temple Allison visited al
John BoruIn's a few days.
On last Thursday Mrs Sue Cham-
bers, Mrs DR. Choate, Mrs Walter Me-
Coun, Mrs ID II Kash and Miss Lucia
Duke visited with Mrs Geo Moore.
Ii is reported that Mr. Lee Simpson
will leave this week for Oklahoma u
make their future home at that place
ROSE.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-03
To Transport Troops.

Washington, Feb. % The quar-.
termaster generals Office has com
pleted railroad schedule for the
transportation of 100000 troops,
their equipment and necessary bat
teriss. The roads over which this
travel will be sent are those concen-
trating at New Orleans, Mobile and
Baltimore. Consultations have been
held during the past week and the
plan is complete.
The first call for troops will in
cluds this 100, 900 men. Not more
than 10000 OF the first army which
might occupy Cuba under this plan
of concentration would be regulars.
These arrangements are pro
nounced by the officials to be with
out significance, and only consistent
with the general plan OF preparing G
| for emergencies.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-03

he will visit him about the middle of
March, and will hold meeting here,
arrangements for which are being
made at the Christian church.
Rev Hulett preached at the Mes
tlerode school house Sabbath night.
Geo Ruble is still digging for that
big stream of water that the peach
tree limb told him that he would find.
Geo Jenkins and Henry Esweln
took hogs to Amoret Monday.
Cart Wallace was called to War
rensburg by telegram last Wednesday
on account of the sickness of his son,
Lawrence, who is attending school
there, but on his arrival found him
much better. On his return home
Thursday he was joined at Pleasant
Hill by his daughter-in-law and lit
tie grand daughter, who have been
spending the winter in Lees Summit
with Mrs WIS parents, and they ac'
companied him home.
Mrs Walters is reported no better
JT Smith of Virginia and Miss
Minnie Watkins of Amoret, were
united in marriage Friday night by
Rev Hulet.
Moving is the order of business now
w w Park was on the sick list Sab
bath.
AARON.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-03
Virginia Items.

We write what we hear the Virginians say 10
Dear Reader, don't blame US five hear 'em say
What happens you
Chas Hensley has cane seed for sale.
A large crowd attended the Ep-
worth League Washington entertain
ment Tuesday night at the nj Il
church.
Henry Gardner and son moved the
blacksmith shop that + b Jenkins
bought Of his son, Virgil, Friday, and
Joined it to the old one.
Win Owen of Butler, passed
through Virginia Friday enroute for
Nebraska.
is Pierce of Butler, was out
Thursday and insured Aaron's office.
Elder Hulett has rented w Nc
Fadden's house west of town.
Mr. Mathews of Amoret, was in our
city one day last week and bought
Virgil Jenkins blacksmith tools.
Miss Mary Wymer was on the sick
list few days ago with a sore throat
John Hussey and Mr.. Hill each
took a load of goods to ElDoradC
Saturday for H G Wilson, who has
moved to that place.
Miss Minnie Dennlng, VINO na'
been visiting friends near Passalc fol
sometime, has returned nome.
Elder John H Jones, OF Garder
City, will preach at Virginia Satur
day night, Sunday morning and eve
Little Freddie Gardner has beer
quite sick for several days.
Miss Ella Williams, who has beer
on the sick list most of the winter, il
improving.
Mrs George Sibert is quite sick.
Virgil Jenkins and wife left Satur
day for X c, where they will reside
Geo Pilgrim will move north o
Vinton this week.
W.T. Cowan is building new barn
Rev Galbreth preached his fare
well sermon Sunday night.
Mrs Geo Thompson is on the sick lis
Law suit before Squire Dudley las
Monday from Amoret. Henry Bra
ten, plaintiff, attachment against hi
son-in-law. Lash Graves for plalntli
and t w Silvers of Butler, for de
fendant. :,
Elder Joseph Wright Of Hannibal
No., writes his brother Thomas tina
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-03
Thax Hate General Lee.

Madrid, Feb % The Naccionsl,
Gen. Weyler's special organ, scouts
the theory of mine in connection
with the Maine disaster. 1t says the
problem of defense has been thor
oughly studied and the ports OF
Havana, Matsnzss, Cienfuegas and
Santiago have nothing to fear. 1t
would be difficult for hostile
SQUADRON to lie in front of the bay
Of Havana, for the batteries estab'
ished there would stop it.
The article ends: ''The attack on
General Lee as having nightly left
Havana to a conference with Colonel
Aranguren or other rebel chiefs is
an editying sight"
The feeling here 10 very bitter
against General Lee, whose ''rebel
and lingo statements" are constantly
referred to. Spaniards look upor
him as the most mischievous elemen'
in the prevention of a peaceful solu
tion.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-03
Want a Duel With Wallace.

George E. Oaks, of indianapolis,
has written a challenge to General
Lew Wallace to mortal combat on
the field of honor.
At the banquet at Lebanon, Ind,
on LincoIn's birthday, Gen. Wallace
in a speech told of personal inter
view with Lincoln when General
Mcclellan had been forced back by
Lee to Harrison's Landing on tie
James river. Lincoln was sad, and
Wallace inquired what was the mat
ter. Lincoln saii: 81 must go TO
Harrison's Landing to tell Mcclellan
to not surrender that army" Gen.
Wallace said: "Halt an hour later
Lincoln was in a boat bound for
Harrison's Landing. This 10 the first
time 1 ever related this fact"
Geo. E. OakeF, who was private
soldier in the First Michigan infan
try under Mcclellan, denounces the
story as q Justification, and cham
pions the cause of his dead com
mander.-Ex.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-03
BLADDER TROUBLES.

The bladder was created for one pu--
nose. namely a receptacle tor the urine,
and as such it is not liable TO any form
of disease except by one OF two ways.
The first is from imperfect action OF
the kidneys. The second way is tor care
less Local treatment OF other diseases.
SAMPLE SENT FREE.
Unhealthy urine from unhealthy kid
news is the chief cause of bladder trou-
bIes. It is comforting to know that
DIR Kilner's Swamp Root fulfills every
wish in quickly curing bladder and uII-
nary troubles. 1t corrects frequent calls,
inability TO hold urine and scaiding or
singing pain in passing II, or bad effects
following use OF liquor, wine or beer,
and overcomes that unpleasant necessI-
ty of being compelled to get up many
times during the night 10 urinate. Inc
mild and extraordinary effect or DR. Kill
mer's Swamp Root is soon realized. II
stands the highest for its wonderful
cures of the most distressing cases IL
Won need medicine you should have
the best. Al druggists fifty cents and
one dollar. You may have sample
bottle and pamphlet, both sent free 81
mail. upon receipt OF three two-ceni
stamps to cover cost of postage on the
bottle. Mention The BUTLER WEEKLI
TINES, and send your address to Dr..
Kilmer * Co., BinghamPtnn, y. Y,
The proprietors OF this paper guarantee
the penuineness OF this offer.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-03
Silver Bullion Notes.

Richmond, vs., Feb. l9.-The
House of Delegates has passed q
bill introduced by Judge Watkins
authorizing State banks to issue
notes re deemsble 10 silver bullion at
its retail market value,
This measure is designed to avoid,
by indirection, the 10 per cent taI
on state banks.
The bill provides that the notes
shall be so printed or engraved as
to be easily dIstIpguishsble from
Federal or national bank notes.
No bank may issue notes OF this
character to an amount greater than
80 per cent Of its fully paid up, un-
impaired capital stock.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-03
As 1t Was During the War.

Albany, n. Y. Feb. 27.-Ths
greatest activity since the late rebe'-
lion is now witnessed at the Water
vliet arsenal and the entire force is
working night and day.
Friday night an order was received
for the Immediate shipment of two
car lords of II inch projectiles to
Fort Hamilton with the greatest
possible haste. The proIectilss
were boxed for shipment ind Satur-
afternoon they were dispatched to
Fort Hamilton.
Orders have also been received
for the shipment of all projectiles
now on hand to the several fort:
about New York and to forward oil
complete guns as speedily as poss
ibls to the proving grounds at Sandy
Hook
Such an order has not been receiv
ed at Watervielt since the close o
the war. 1t is expected that at leas
six car loads of proiectiles will b
shipped during the present week
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-03
Ballard BreeZes.
AARON,

Wells & Sons hauled several hun
dred rails and number of loads OF
wood from the timber southeast.
Jas Bradley and Wilson Davidson
were in Butler last week which seem
ed to scare some of the boys up un-
necessarily. They are two of our
No. bachelors.
Geo Price killed hogs and Judge
Cole the fatted calf, so hungry can
didate coming this way will know
where to get meat.
Perry Hendrick, of the firm of
Noble s. Co, left us, sold out to the
senior partner. He will work for an
uncle in Henry county.
Price Bros are receiving their
snring stock of dry goods, notions,
Sc. together with their full line OF
groceries, SC, insures them a good
trade. as they are accommodating,
eentlemanly young men.
Jess Wills seems to have attractions
| back in Henry county, as he has
been gone some time.
Ed Young, our village smith, Is
| already hammering plows.
Prof Frank Chambers was appoint
ed superintendent of Bethel Sunday
school. vice F III Patrick, resigned.
| So with a list of such teachers a
have there we will expect q fine Sun
day school.
McClenney had his calves dehorn
| ed.
Spearman and son moved in OF
time.
A girl at post master j G Noble s
all reported as getting along fine.
/ EC Orborn was up rustllng ou
Methodist BOYS for quarterage.
Byron Teeter out looking for
single driver. =,
Tom Bell was in the village Satur
Buck Hendrickson has moved Il
his farm lately purchased northeas
Of us. and we assure him ali welcome
himself and family on their return L
Bates.
Wm Reed bought a COW and calf Q
P Evans, a sow and pigs OF h
Young.
B F Billings has a fine Hereford
calf. so Jim Bradley says.
las Board has moved near us.
Lost. between Oak Hill church an'
nj Perrv's five miles west, on Sat
urday Feb. %, and ivory and gol'
lead pencil. Finder will please leav
same with Price Bros, and receiv
many thanks, as it is valued hlghl
nv the loser. fAI.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-03

New York, Feb, 2S.-Work at the
Brooklyn navy yard is being rapid
ly pushed for ward on the cruisers
Chicago and Atlanta, and also on
the dry dock. More activity was
observed at the navy yard to day
than has been seen for a week past
and the consequent excitement was
communicated to the outside, where
crowds gather at the gates and
speculated as to the prospects OF
war
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-03
ALL SPAIN TALKS WAR.
From Archbishop to Captain General They
Predict Conflict With America.

From Archbishop to Captain General They
Predict Conflict With America.
Madrid, Feb. 2S.-The cardinal
archbishop of Valladolid has pub
lished n pastoral letter blaming
America for the prolongation Of the
Cub ali war His eminence says:
eth hyf ocrItical friendship OF
the Unite States fosters the rebel
lion and wastes Spains resources in
or der the better to atteck her when
wal ere L.
He ezhorts all true Spaniards to
"unite il defen ding the rights and
honor OF the nation"
The letter has caused widespread
comment.
The Correspondents Militar, or
gan of the army says:
"The prevailing impression is that
war between Spain and the United
States will break out in April"
A former captain general of Cuba
presumably Marshal Martinez Cam
posi- interviewed By representative
of Correspondencia Militar, is re-
ported as saying:
Il never entertained doubt il
the rebellion were not suppressed
before 1898 war with the United
States would become an accomplish
ed face. Unhappily, my prophecy
will be fulfilled
II have the consolation OF having
done all in my power to avert 1t, ano
therefore I do not regret the blame
which has been heaped upon me.
All that is now possible is that We
should all unite to meet the danger
that threatens the country"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-03
A Patriotic p-'-st,

Greenport, n. Y, Feb. 2o.-Ths
Rev. P. Farrelly, pastor of st. Agnes
Roman Catholic church, 10 his ser
mon yesterday said: "Bear in mind,
nay beloved people, that a true
Catholic is always true American,
and past warfare has fully proved
them brave soldiers. Stick to your
colors and always support the stars
and stripes" Father Farrelly some
years ago, while a missionary on the
coast Of Africa, was appointed chap
lain of the British army, then in
conflict with the Kafirs, who en-
deavored to murder the colonists on
the Cape of Good Hope and in South
Africa In one day he saw 1,1OO
Kaffirs killed. From this experience
he is well acquainted with the
horrors of war, yet openly appealed
to his congregation Yesterday to
protect the American flag at all
events.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-03

waters of the rivers of Missouri.
The Ranger will be used in towing
barges and RATS down the river.
Papinville sends au enormous
amount of. hay to market each year,
and the company thet owns The
Ranger has constructed barges for
hauling the hay down to river points
with railroad connections. The
river trade OF the Osage is waxing
stronger, and there are now four
licensed boats in the feet assigned
to that waterway.-K. G. Journal.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-03
New Boat Pat In Commission.

Commodore r. r kreeger, OF
the customs service, returned to
Kansas City yesterday morning
from Pepinville, where he went to
measure and inspect the new tug
boat. "Ths Ranger" now ready to
oo into commission on the Usage
river and owned by III. A. Carrico.
The vessel was found to be con
structed in compliance with the
nautical provisions, and will in few
DAYS be given license to plow the
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-03
The Detroit 10 Go to Havana.

Kew West, Fla, Feb. 28.-The
Detroit has been ordered to Havana
and will proceed at once, stopping
first at Dry Tortugas. 1t is stated
here that the Detroit will not remain
in the Cuban harbor, but will return
shortly, to be relieved by some other
Of the email cruisers. The officers
here decidedly oppose the idea OF
having another boat sent to Havana,
as they claim the danger of losing
another vessel without the oppor-
tunity of firing a shot is too great to
| he taken lightly.