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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
RFADY-MADE GARMENTS FHOM
THE BEST MAKERS.

The faehioners of women's wear lead
10 Cohens. All model garments. priced
almost ridiculously. and you are assigned
10 pick from a stock of thousands.
Ladies' Tailor-Made Suits. in covert
cloth. in Green Gray. and Military
Blue box-cOat effect fve-dart sleeves,
and new-cut coat, for 49,
Tail0r-Made Suits. of fine covert cloth,
ny-front coat lined through with plain
satin. perfect-hanging skirts, percailne
lined. for $3.50
Handsome Tailor-Made Suits. OF cam
ePs-hair cloth, in Blue, Brown, and
Gray. tight-ftting coat. buttoned up
the front lined through with heavy
satin. the new fare skirt for $3.50.
TailOr-Made Suits, in Black camel s.
hair serge. new-cut coat, fiye-gore
sleeves for $9.49.
Fatigue Tailor-Made Suits. In Military
Blue and Green handsomely trimmed
with braid. high velvet collar. for $50.
bed COVERINGS.
A half store full of Blankets, Quilts,
Bed Comfortables. Feather Pillows, etc.
Quantity would be little to boast Of but
for the extreme low prices. Read some
Of them
Chintz-Covered Comforts. figured on
both sides. full size, the price starts
at l9c. up to zoe.
Fancy Printed Twilled Comforts. extra
large size, heavily wadded for CSC up
to $3.50.
sides, extra large, for $l.69 up TO $500.
Fancy Bordered Blankets, full 1914. in
Gray, Tan, or White, from 19c. up to
Gle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13

Pursuant 10 a decree OF the Circuit court
of Warwick county. entered Oh the lh
day Of December. 1890. in the chl1cey
suit Of l.. h. Hudgins. executor OF Eliza
c. Hudgins. deceased. VS.. John 8 Iuck.
and others. and "a decree entered Oh the
18th day Of October. 1897. the undersigned
special commissioners will SELL at public
auction. on
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 90 iSS
at II O'Clock A. NJ, on the PREMISE ne
REAL ESTATE in the bill and proceed
ings mentioned and described. consisting
John 5. Tucker and John d. whitehead
OF Charles X Mallory. Thomas Iabb. ana
George NJ Peek, special commissioner
in the consolidated suits then pending
In the Circuit Court Of Elizabeth ,C.Y
county, entitled Brinkley, &C, vs.. Law
mer and others, Willis and wife vs. Ian.
mer and others. and Peek W. West ana
others, as appears by the report Ok sill
special commissioners IN said suits, ditel
october !, 1872, which was confirmed Dy
decree of said court I'm said suits, cnitItt
ON October 2, 1872, wherein the SAID i.l-l
is described as Lot No. =. on lvy.s Pst
of the Parker West Lands, ana when
may be further described as bounded on
the southwest by James river on me
north by Pumpkin Hall tract and sept-
rated from 1t by Newport News creek
on the west by Lot No. I, on said IVY
Plat, and on the east by Lot NO. 3, 90 sio
plat
TERMS: One-thrd cash. and the BAL
ance i'm three equal instalments. payaD.e
with interest from date, six. twelve aga
eighteen months, respectively after ile
day Of sale. for which the purchaser OF
purchasers shall give bonds Tor notes.
payable to the said special commissiol.is,
and the title retained until the iurlher
order Of the court: or the purchaser may
at his option, pay all cash. or. FOR ths
security Of the said deferred instruments
execute deed of trust upon The iot ol
lots purchased by him, 10 be drawn ana
recorded at his expense.
The water front OF 40 feet or more
running back about go feet from the hsa,
water line TO an avenue ~ feet woe. WY
be sold as a whole, Offering "a spithA.t
opportunity for the purchase or OF. ol
the best waterfront properties at NtM
port News; the rest of the property W.
be sold I'm lots. according tO plat lh lN'
possession OF the auctiOneers.
This property offers a fine opportunity
for investment; IT lies below the tle.t-
peake and Ohio railroad piers ana ue
tween the property Of that COMPANY dut
the property of the Old Dominion LANe
Company.
r. G.. BICkFORD,
RICHARD Wake,
THOMAS TNBB.
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BUSINESS WANTS.

BUSINESS WANTS.
l.s,.,e~-e0s>o.N~oNcs
WANTED.
ALL MEMBERS OF THE ORDER OF
the Golden Chain 10 assemble at Smiths
Hall, north Fifth street, on Friday eve
ming. at o'clock, TO hear the report of
the Virginia delegation TO the last meet
ing of the Supreme Lodge, No pass
words or signs will be required. oc 1927
WANTED,
PUPILS IN SHORTHAND AND TYPE
writing. For terms and all particulars
apply at RICHMOND SCHOOL OF
STENOGRAPHY. 9l9 east Main street
over Meade {; Baker Pharmacy Miss
POYTHRESS. Principal au 24-2m
TADIEsI Chichester's English PennyroyaI Pills
ID .D,sa"sad sI,nds are the Best. sil. e; .;
for LADIES'" IN LITTLE b. Return Mall. A. Druggists.
Chichester Chemical Co., Philada., Pa.
Eau 2-Tu. TIL, Su1y)
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sDAY. OCTOBER %. 1898,

AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE Days.
WHEN REAL. ESTATE is SOLD THE
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CALEN-
OAR YEAR ARE TO'BE PAID PRO
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND THE
VENDEE.
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r. G.. BICKFORD,
RICHARD Wake,
THOMAS TABB.
RICHARD B. TUNSTALL,
Special Commissions.

Clerks Office Of the Circuit Court OF
Warwick County:
/ hereby certify that the bonds requii'l
OF the special commissioners hy the aD9t .-
mentioned DEGREES OF sale have been d''
executed.
Given under my hand this 27yh day Ok
September, 1888. D. q. SMl ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13

Under a deed Of trust. dated goth os, ..
July, lS@, and OF record In the Clcrr'
ONCE OF Goochland county, in Deed-Ro1.
AZ, page 70, default having been msto "a
the payment of the money therein ~
cured. and being so required by fha No.,
holder | will sell, az public auctIor y.
the front door of the Goochand connie
court house. on
MONDAY, OCTOBER Il. l02
at I i. NJ, the LAND described b., Sail,
deed as containing 800 acres and ali,'.-
ing the lands OF Charles Massie. Jobn =
thereon.
TERMS: Cash as to expenses and %,
pay $25, with interest on same from Az
gust l. 1891; balance upon easy terms y,
be announced at sale.
a. c. CRAWFORD.
Oc u ot Trustee
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BLACK DRESS GOODS OF TIL
FINEST CLASS.

BLACK DRESS GOODS OF THE
FINEST CLASS.
An entire Importation has come TO US
AT half their cost. No difficulty in judging
the bargains. ANY child could recognize
the price advantage. They are among the
souvenirs Of our tenth anniversary. All
new European arrivals.
81 Imported Cheverons, large assort-
rncnt of styles. for &c yard:
Bs-inch Atwood Imported venetian
Cloth. steam shrunk, makes hahd-
some tailor dress. for N.29 yard,
usually sl9S a yard.
81 Wide Seeded Armures, Matalas5e,
Tartan. and English Tweeds. all the
purest wool, for 75c. yard, usually
Sl35 yard. "
Wool and SILK CrepoDs In all the lead
ing styles for 81 a yard.
z2-inch Atwood Bayadere Fayconne,
with silk stripe. for soc. yard would
be a bargain at $l.2 yard.
Wide Doublc-Nidth Seeded Granite,
with neat. pretty figure. for 4Sc.
yard, the 75c. grade
44-inch Bayadere Suiting, specially nice
for separate skirts, 39c. yard.
Wide. Double Width Mohair Poplln, ~
different designs. for 25c. yard:
.sc a ward for Atwood Double-Twisted
Cheviot warranted dust-proof.
Corded Drap de Alma, wide, double
width 1Jc. a yard.
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LCsT, sTHAYED, AND FOUND.

LOST, A MASTIFF BITCH; LEATHER
collar. Reward will be paid II returned
to this Office or sl2 east Marshall street.
&C l2-2t
LOST A SEAL RING, WITH MOTTO,
"Desponendo me non mutendo me-" Suit
able reward II returned TO 81 west
Franklin street. oc list
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WANTED,

LADIES TO EMBROIDER. WE SEND
work to your home prepaid. Send ad-
dressed envelope for one piece of en-
broidery, with prices paid. If our terms
or work are not to your liking, you may
return at our expense. Steady work and
good pay. EMPIRE EMBROIDERY
WORKS, % Duane street, New York.
oc 9-7t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13

For maps or personal inspection on ~
property. call upon the auctioneers, W. -,
~. Trice AZ CO., of Norfolk. or li"''
Tucker & Co., Of Newport News. b.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
BY Pollard e. Bagby,
Rear Estate Auctioneers.
TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE
nlf

BY I. Thompson Brown q Co.,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
No. 1l13 east Main street.
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WANTED.

statesmen To- HANDLE A COM
plete Line of Lubricating oils. Greases,
and Specialties. Best on the market
Good commission. GARLAND REIN
ING COMPANY. Cleveland. o. oc Hat
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IMMEDIATELY ArTER

IMMEDIATELY AFTER
the sale OF the "Match Factory proper-
", advertised above. we shall. at the
request OF the owner. offer FOR sale ~
public auction. the LAND. WITH THU.
IMPROVEMENTS THEREON. fronting
goxlD feet. AT the northeast corner OF
reservoir and Wallace streets and ad.
Joining the said factory property on the
TERMS: At sale.
oc II ]. b. ELAN & CO. Auetioneers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13

In execution of a certain deed OF trust
dated August g. 1898. recorded I'm Decd
BOOK lis b, page 3js. Richmond Chan
Gerry Court. the undersigned trustee will
sen py public auction. on the premises, or
FRIDAY. OCTOBER IA. 1888.
az f;5O O'Clock +. NJ. the REAL ESTATE
described In said deed. IL being the above-
named well-known Match Factory" The
lot fronting 80 feet on Reservoir street
ana extending back within parallel lines
~ Feet to a wide alley, and there are
TWO connecting spacious, and substantial
brick factory buildings thereon This
property Is well suited in location. size
ana construction for any small manufac-
tory' and adjacent ground can now bc
had II desired. nv" 'e
TERMS: BY consent and In lieu of IN.
terms required by the deed. one th,rd
cash, and the balance i'm two eouai IN.
stalments, az six and twelve months bv
negotapie notes, with interest added ana
secured by a deed OF trust. or All cs,sh
AT the option Of the purchaser '''
u NJ. ). b; ELAN. Trustee.
oc Cts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13

IHAvE RECEIVED MY FALL. sto, n
OF CARPETS uncrain, Tapestry, hius
sells. and Nelvets) Dr6ggets, Rnss w.. ~
Mats: I.inolcum and Ou-ClOth. TWEEN
pieces Fine Mattings. reduced from " ~
Hangings OF all styles. which ! an ~
ferlng at lowest prices. A. JENNlN.1.@'
$40 east Main sfr~st. oc 5-eo"A
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COMMISSIONERS SALE

LARGE AND VALUABLE PROPERTY
AT NEWPORT NEWS VA.
FRONTING 400 FEET OR MORE ON
THE RIVER,
AND CONTAINING ABOUT 20h ACRES
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13

AUCTION sALES-Gos~FS
When REAL ESTATE is SOLD THE
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CAL.rc
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID rny
RATA By THE VENDOR AND IN
vENDEE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13

WHEN REAL EDII-A2 Ao oDA-D LIS
TAKES FOR THE CURRENT CA1.EN.
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE rA1D PRO
RATA BIZ THE VENDOR AND THE
VENDEE
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b. Pollard & Bagby.
Real Estate Auctioneers.
TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE
4 OF
No. 1918 NORTH TWENTY-Flf III
STREET,
NEAR PARAMOUNT.

BY virtue OF a deed OF trust, daoss
February II. 1896 recorded in hehiis'
County Court, Deed-Book 10 \, page -
we VIII sell by auction. on the premise
on
FRIDAY. OCTOBER A. 1875.
AT 8 O'Clock Il. n. the aDoye-me ,l2n -
TWO-STORY. FIVE-ROOM DIV Ei.li'li,'Ns,S1
AND LOT. fronting on Iwcnts -H-,"
street 80 feet. running back between ~
rallel lines i25 feet to alley Ia feet We,
TERMS: Enough in cash 20 pay COS.
OF sale and "a note for 500 With intefess
from February II. 1875; balance az enc
and two years.
JOHN BAGEY.
WILLIAM ELI.lSoN,
&C 3 Trustee.
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COURT SALE

COURT SALE
~ OF
A CORNER BRICK DRUGSTORE AND
DWELLING,
AND A STOCK-BRICK DWELLING ADJ
JOINING,
Nos. 13O1-19O3 WEST MAIN STREET.
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WANTED.

TRUSTWORTHY PERSONS TO IRA
vel. Salary, $3.50 and expenses. Refer
ences. Enclose self-addressed stamped
envelope. THE DOMINION COMPANY,
Chicago oc list
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TRUSTEES SALE
nE

VALUABLE FARM IN GOOCHrAN-,
COUNTY, '''O
CONTAINING 800 ACRES
WITH EIGHT-ROOM FRAME Dwur,
ING THEREON. Lis
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WANTED,

BY A LADY. POSITION AS COMPAN-
ion or TO Take Care of Small Children.
viii help in house work. References eX-
changed. Address, with terms, VIOLET,
care of Postmaster, Morven Post-Oftlce,
Amelia county Va oc Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13
BY ]. b. Elan & Co.,
Real Estate Auctioneers.
TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE

THE WELL-LOCATED AND VALU-
ABLE BRICK FACTORY.
WITH THE LOT FRONTING 60xl2O
FEET, ON WHICH TT STANDS
ON THE EAST SIDE OF RESERVOIR
STREET BETWEEN BEVERLY AND
WALLACE STREETS.
KNOWN AS THE MATCH FACTORY"
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EMPLOYMENT WANTS.

WANTED,
AN EXPERIENCED YOUNG MAN TO
take charge of soda-fountain. None but
experienced clerk and ope who has served
the best trade need apply. This is an
opportunity for the right party TO secure
permanent position. with good salary, &c.
Address, with reference. THE IDEAL
PHARMACY, Newport News, Va.
Oc 13-eOd5t
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WANTED,

BY A YOUNG MAN OF SEVERAL.
years business experience, a Position
during the morning hours. Best refer
ences. Address a. B. c., care of POST
master, Station Il. city. oc 13-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-13

In execution of the hereinafter men
toned decree, we will sell by auction, on
the premises on
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impOssibiIities.

But the prices are made and will stand true 1or
come to see the new store in full dress
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-22
Z QUARANTINE.

Gu last Saturday afternoon tht
city council was called togethel
to take precautionary steps regard
ing smallpox which is injecting
towns and counties east Of us.
The first order was that all own
ers Of property should clense
premises. 1t was further or
dered that every person who
has not had smallpox be vacci-
mated at once. Those not able to
pay the physician will be vacci-
mated at the expense Of the city
by applying to Drs. c. B. Duer-
son or w. r. Thompson. Any
person who will not be vaccinated
will be fined from So to SEQ. No
person from Madison, Bel. Whit
ley, or any other portion of the
State or country will be permitted
to stop here unless he be in
possession Of a health certificate
from health officer. Neither will
the railroads be permitted to bring
into the city limits any person
from infected plrces without GER
tihcate of health from health
officer. DR.. w. r. Thompson,
health officer for Montgomery
county has ordered that every
person be vaccinated. Those
who refuse or neglect are subject
to fine Of from $40 to 500.
There is no smallpox here and if
these laws be strictly enforced
there will not be. The laws have
been enacted, people and officers
understand them and if we neglect
our duty to our selves and families
he fatal consequences must be
endured.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-22
PREACHERS BOLD.

The Rev. T. NJ. Meyers Of the
First Christian Church, of Jefer-
sonvillc, said in his sermon Sun
day night that the prevailing con-
ditions were worse than war, and
that if this country needed his ser
vices he was willing to join the
army to free the struggling Cubans.
The Rev. c. w. Dick Of the Cliff
ton Christian Church preached
same evening on the prospects of
war between this country and
Spain. He said: of defending a
weak and helpless people-a strug-
CLING band Of patriots like the Gu
bans-means war, we accept the
issue.
The people await the final de-
cision Of the court of inquiry with
abated breath; they are ready for
the word.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-22
DESTRUCTIVE.
account.

If the United States and Spain
engage in hostilities it will be the
most destructive war ever fought.
1t is said that inside of twenty
minutes in a battle between two
of the big warships over fifty per
cent. Of the men on each steamer
are almost sure to be killed out
right or MORALLY wounded, and
that a battle Of this kind will not
last half so long as in colonial
times. Be this as it may, Ameri-
cans are not afraid to die in de-
Tense of their country and for the
sake of humanity. And this fact
will soon be impressed upon the
minds of the Spanish unless they
desist from the butchery of Gu
bans and prove beyond the least
possible doubt that the Maine was
not destroyed by their treachery.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-22
THE NATION KNEW 1T.

At the very beginning of our
trouble with Spain, after two and
a half millions of property had
rested in the filth of Havana har-
Dor and hearts throbbed heavily
because of murdered countrymen
by a treacherous nation, Mark
Hanna, who loves the purse more
than he does the souls of men,
said there would be no war; and
be his ipse dixit what it may, it
goes. Mr.. Mckinley is the Ounce
on the block, with Hanna as his
motor power. *
War is not inviting, 1t is an
extreme measure to be resorted to
only when circumstances demand
it. If the Court Of Inquiry report
the destruction of the Maine due
to any motive of the Spanish Gov
eminent there can be no peace.
From the present aspect the insult
is outrageous, beyond the endur-
ance Of any nation. If Spain can
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-22

Senator Proctor of Vermont
recently returned from a trip to
Cuba, not as a representative OF
the government but as a citizen.
Before the U. S. Senate on last
Thursday he gave an informal
review Of his observations which
has made a deep impression on
the people Of the United States.
In a calm and unimpassioned
manner he told the desolation of
the four western provinces out
side of the fortified towns, and
ofthe almost indescribable suffer
ing Of the reconcentrados or
people who by Weyler's order
had been hastily driven from their
homes to the fortified towns. In
a railroad ride of 400 miles across
Pinar del Rio, Havana and
Mantanzas provinces he saw no
house or hut except within the
Spanish Notifications. There are
no domestic animals or crops in
the open country. They have
been destroyed, the homes burned
the people killed or hurried to the
forts where in most wretched con-
dition men women and children in
rags or naked are dying from
starvation.
He describes the situation out
side of Havana as one of desola-
ton, distress, misery and starva-,
ton. Even in the market places
the poor Cubans driven from their
homes and fertile fields died Of
starvation. The population of
Cuba is estimated at about 1900
900 to 1900, 900, ofwhom ], ooo,-
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-22
SHALL THE PRESIDENT AR.
BITRATF7

Indications are that President
Mckinley desires to arbitrate the
Spanish trouble free from any en-
tanglements he might meet in the
House and Senate. He would like
to know what the people would
think of such conduct. We would
not make any mistake should we
say the people would not approve
such steps. While Hanna is the
backbone for the President he is
not willing that he be brought to
the front to formulate an agree
ment by which they will be bound.
And were the President free of
Hanna, the people would prefer
the combined wisdom of the Con-
gress and President and his Cab
met to that one man. The matter
confronting us is a serious enc and
may mean the free usc of lives and
money. The situation is exceed
ingly grave.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-22

600 are Cubans, 200, 900 Spaniards
and 500, 900 negroes. Out of over
200, 900 Spanish soldiers sent to
to Cuba only 90, 900 are fit for
duty, the rest have died, sick in
hospital, sent home, or killed in
battle. The Cuban army is about
so, 900 strong, about one third
Of which are negroes. The mill
tary organization Of the Spanish
army is very poor. From in
quiries of many leading business
and professional men he is con-
WINGED that the plea for peace has
come to late. There is no COM
the Cuban army and
Cubans will have freedom or death,
He describes Cuba as most fer
tile country. He said: "To me
the strongest appeal is not the
barbarity practised by Weyler nor
the loss ofthe Maine, but the spec
tacle of a million and halt people,
the entire population of Cuba,
for freedom and deliver
ance from the worst misgovern-
nent of which l ever had knowl-
edge" Let Cuba be free.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-22

According to report active prep
arations continue both in navy and
army. The court Of inquiry into
the Maine disaster has not yet re,
ported at Washington although
they are expected dialy to do So.
Spain is also preparing for con-
flict. There are rumors and ru-
mors and much guessing at what
is being done. When war is de-
clared there will be facts enough
to write. One day our govern
ment is inclined to fight the next
day other settlements are suggest
ed. In the mean time we favor
the freedom Of Cuba and the whip
ping Of the Spaniards if they insist
on a scrap.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-22

show there was no concocted
treacherous scheme for murder,
the United States would be glad
to receive the information; but to
stand back and declare the charge
an insult to their honor will have
no weight with the United States.
Their honor This is no time to
take jaw from this insignificant
people. And while Hanna and
Mckinley may decide it best to
turn the other cheek, the United
States would hold them to strict
account.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-03-22
New Furniture Store
WHEELER g. JOHNS, soa Msy syIsin &, Opera
CASH or CREDIT.
wreck and desired to dictate the
terms of the investigation.

wreck and desired to dictate the
terms of the investigation.
That night the harbor was full OF
floating bodies, some four or five
floating against the side of our boat
we could see their contorted bodies,
bruised and burned and mutilated
their agonized features, too plainly
telling of the horrible death they
were SO Unexpectedly called upon to
meet-all intensified by the pale light
of the moon, until / could hardly real
ize it was not horrible nightmare.
The Spanish boats from the Alfonso
XII picked them up, or rather, lowed
them in shore and tied them up to
the dock until morning, when n y
were buried. The stencil arising from
the wreck is terrible, there being over
a hundred bodies still beneath it.
Spanish boats patrol around the
wreck and warn away all who APP
proach too near. There is but the
one opinion existing among all, both
in Havana and this place, that Span
ish treachery. did il, and the ignomin-
ious course pursued by the Govern
ment should be condemned in man
ner that could not be mistaken.
We went ashore several times. Ha-
vana is far beyond anything it has
ever been my fortune to see before
city of palaces; words cannot de-
scribe it, the eye must see it; beauti-
full beyond description, 1t seems to
contain the concentrated wealth of
the "Pearl of the Antilles" The
wealthy and aristocrstic are gathered
there. Yet, with all its boasted
wealth and pomp and glory, its streets
are crowded with starving beggars
some of.the scenes are pitiable.
But must close, MS / am very
tired, as you must have discovered ere
this by the many mistakes contained
in this letter. I shall write to Garry
in day or two and tell her Of some of
the things I saw. I send by this
mail bundle containing two fans
and handkerchief purchased in Ha-
vana, which I send to the girls. Send
this letter home If you have a chance,
though ] shall write them soon. 4
was surprised at the news of the sale,
but hope 1t is for the best.
f'@.f 1889 ~ JOHN.