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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

= st. GATHERINGS guild will hold their
annual sale In the Flynn block on
Saturday afternoon, Dec. 10, be-
ginning In at 2 O'Clock. A large line
OF fancy aud useful article will be
offered for sale. all OF which will be
suitable for Christmas gifts. These
will include. sofa pillows, lunch
cloths, pin cushions, aprons. fsncy
handkerchief, picture frames, batten.
berg and embroidered center pieces.
carving cloths, dresser scarfs, sponge
bags, tobacco pouches, etc. There
willal so be q booth where home made
candles will be sold. Ice cream and
cake will be served during the after.
noon and evening.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

L 4OAV VC1y AAOCA UCeVC1
and was able to do nearly all my own
work. I continued the use Of your medi-
cine, and feel that I owe my recovery to
you. Icannot thank you enough for your
advice and your wonderful medicine.
Any one doubling my statement may
write to me and I will gladly answer
all inquiries.-Mrs. NELL HURST, Deep
water, Mo.
Letters like the foregoing, con-
stantly being received, contribute not
. little to the satisfaction felt by Mrs.
Pinkham that her medicine and counsel
are assisting women to bear their heavy
burdens.
Mrs. Pinkham'saddress is Lynn, Mass.
All suffering women are invited to
write to her for advice, which will be
given without charge. It is an ex.
perienced woman's advice to women.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09
Mrs. W. L. Farnum ami daughter
Ruth returned Tuesday from a visit
with rela ives at Park Rapids.

Mrs. H. l.. Rutgers left Tuesday for
Louisville, KY, when she will visit
relatives and friends for a time, after
which she will 60 to Birmingham,
Ala, to - '"', sister. Mrs. Rutgers
will not know Of their future plans
until Mr.. Rutgers returns from the
Klondike, but they will not return
here to live. Mr.. Rutgers many
friends here will regret her departure
from this city, and many will wish
her happiness wherever they decide
to locate.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09
Stockholders Annual Meeting

The annual meeting Oi the stock
holders Of the First National bank
OF Little Falls. MIMI. will be held on
Tuesday, January 10. 1899, at ten (lO)
o'clock In the: forenoon, ut the d.
rectOrs' room OF said bank In the
city OF Little Fails for the purpose
of electing directors for the ensuing
year, and for the transaction Of any
other business that may lawfully
co me before said meeting.
A. n. DAVIDSON
chairman
Cate:. at Little Falls, MIMI, Dec.
8, 1898.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09
For Sale,

have for sale - large stock Of
secondhand sleighs, just "s good az,
nav, including light and heavy 10
livery Aleighs. medium and heavy
tOte-sleds, light bnt's. single cutters,
one twO-seat and one thre~-neat
russian slpighs. nnd one tw.,-epat
swell body sleigh. also singl" und
double harness.. All will be sold ut
low prices and ON terms to suit the
buyers. +. IL. NECMAN.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

At it's business meeting Wednesday
the Epworth league arranged with
the pastor Of the church, Rev. W. HI.
Easton, to give them a course OF
lectures on Shakespeare and the
Bible. The course will consist OF
four lectures, and promises to be
both instructive and entertaining.
The opening lecture will be given
about the middle of January. Tick
cts for the entire course Of four lee
lures so cts.. Or for each lecture Is cts.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

What is commonly known as heart
disease is frequently an aggravated
form of Dyspepsia. Like all other
diseases resulting from Indigestion,
it can he cured by Ko.tOl Dyspepsia
lure. 1t digests what you eat. L.
D. Brown.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

Senator Nelson Ia urging that a
new Indian agency he crea ted In
Minnesota at Leech lake, separating
this agency from the White Earth
agency. 1t Ia said the department ia
favorably impressed with the plan,
Capt. Mercer 10 suggested as agent
at Leech lake, and Judge Sutherland
will continue at White Earth. The
Mile Laos Indians would he under
the control of the Leech lake agent.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09
Jarboe & Lyman, the First street

JarbOe & Lyman, the First street
coniectiOners have enlarged the
suIps. room of their eat adjustment to
make room for their large stuck O'
Christmas goods. which have just
been received. Their stock Of Christ
mas goods includes all kinds OF toys
for children, and a fine line Of cellu-
lold good. They also have a large
stock OF fresh candies just IN for the
holiday season.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

Mrs. Thacher. mother OF the late
Mrs. A. P. Blanchard, arrived in the
city Wednesday evening from Zum-
brota. accompanied by her two
grand children. Mrs. Thacher will
remain here to manage the household
affairs for Mr.. Blanchard, who has
rented the house on First avenue
northeast, juet east Of het tracks.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

!. The ladies III st. Go thertne's guild
have decided to postpone the play
"rhe Old Maids Convention" until
after the fret Of the year. The ladies
have purchased. the exclusive right
to present this in Little Falls. and u
very eliioyab aud amusing enter
tainment may he anticipated by the
public. e..
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

Earl Rogers returned Monday
night from Il visit Of a week at
Waupaca, Wis. Mrs. Rogers who
accompanied him, will remain at
Waupaca this winter. and Mr..
Rogers will leave IN a snort time for
the lumber woods IN the vicinity OF
Leech Lake where he will he EN-
plOyed as scaler,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

When you have eaten too much, or
when yOn suffer from any form III
dyspepsia ar indigu1tinn. remember
that kniol Dyspepsia cure dixestA
what ynn eat. 1t cures the worst
form Of dvspepsi I. l.. ID. Brown.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

Account mers' National Con-
grras. Fort Worth. Tex Drcembrr-
& to ii, 1888, Il rate ~ one lowest
first class fare plus wO dollars ($2. CO.,
has been authorized for the round
trip. Tickets to BE- sold Dec. 5 and
!, with limit Of Il days from date Of
sale. T w.. MANN, Agent.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

ltwas about One doses degrees
below zero Thursday. aud withsA
brisk north west brseae blowing, It
was a trttie too cold for comfort.
The wes thrr hure.s,, preiictA a%cOh-
tinuatiO0 ~ these climatic condi-
lions tonight and Friday. ..s8
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

At the meeting Of the state normal
board at St. Paul Wednesday Prof.
J. F. Millspaugh, of Salt Lake City;
was elected principal Of the Winona
school. Prof. h1illspaugh ia a broth.
er OF DR.. H. G. Millspaugh of this city
and visited here ut the time OF the
doctors serious illness two years
ago.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

Constipation prevents the body
from Kidding itself Ut waste matter.
De Wits Little Early Risers will re.
move the treble and cure sick head.
ache, billOuaness. Inactive liver
and clear the complexion. Small
sugar coated, don't grippe or cause
nausea. l.. D. Brown.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09
A Telegram to the Public.

A Telegram to the Public.
Call at once ut MacLean's Photo.
graph Studio and eee the latest.
The new Christmas photos on porce-
lain. lone of the finest of those for
whom your fond affections cherish,
secure a shadow ere the substance
perish"
Your photo on porcelain free with
every dozen best cabinets.
HUGH MACLEAN.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

m-JalbOe 4 Lymnn's are he"t
quarters for santa Claus this year.
They have every conceivable kind oi
toys for children. and a fiue line of
cellulnid goods suitable for Christ
mas presents for the older ones.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

The sooner a cough or cold ia cured
without harm to the sufferer the
better. lingering colds are danger
GUS Hacking cough is distressing.
One Minute Cough Cure quickly cures
1t. Why suffer when such u cough
care is within reach? 1t Ia pleasant
to the taste. L. D. Brown.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

st. Cloud seems to lie having some
trouble with her deini monde pOpul-
alton. The city council has In
structed the mayor to enforce the
ordinance regulating such places,
and the police have made quite a
large number of arrests, OF those
offenders.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

A cough Ia not like a fever. 1t
Dies not have, to run u, certain
course. Cure 1t quickly and effectual-
~ with One Minute Cough cure. the
best remedy for all ages and for the
most severe cases. We recommend
1t because 1t is good. l.. d. Brown.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

When you ask for De Wits Witch
Hazel Salve don't accept q counter
felt or imitation. There are more
cases of piles being cured ny this,
than all Others combined. l.. D..
Brown.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

Geo. Hartine is employed as as
s'stan temporarily in.the county au-
ditof's Office: = This IL rhe Busy cd eta-
son in that Office.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

Arthur P. LothrOp, of the land de-.
partment of the Northern Pacific.
was in the city Wednesday on bust
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

The words Ut praise bestO we'd
upon Hoods Sarsaparilla by those
WIN have taken 1t prove the merit
Of the medicine. - ~ -
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

Soothing, healing. cleansing. IL
placable enemy M snres, burns and
wounds. II never fails to cure Piles.
You may rely upon 1t. l.. D. Brown.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

AL Raider, Oi Sank Center. arrived
in the city Tuesday on q visit to his
brother Lewis.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

"a fine line of Christmas books,
including books for children, and the
works Of many celebrated authors
are now on, sale at jarboe & L.
mans, first door south of post office.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

The annual Christmas sale .Of st..
GATHERINGS guild will be held next
Saturday afternoon.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

Late to bed and early to rise, pre-
pares q man for his home In the
skies. But early to bed and Little
Early Riser, the pill that makes life
longer and better and wiser. l.. D.
Brown.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

DR.. Sawyer's Wild Cherry and Tar
does not disagree with the stomach.
but Ia the safest and most effective
III any cough medicine KNOWN.
Wetzel'e Pharmacy.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

Have you backache? Do you feel
tired? Is your tongue coated?
These are premonitiOns Of liver aud
kidney troubles, and can be prompt
" checked by taking DIR. j. H. Nc
Leans Liver and Kidney Balm. For
sale by L. p. Brown.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

The North Star Daily Press as
ISOLATION held u meeting In st. Paul
Wednesday.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

Dewey camp Royal. Neighbours,
No. 1887, will hold regular meeting
Friday evening.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

o~A large stock OF fresh candies
for the holiday season just received
at JarhOe & Lyman's.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

Trimmed hats at cost for cash
only ut Mre. E, E. STUART:s.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

without doubt there ia no disease
as common as the piles, none more
painful Or annoying, or that has
been 40 unsuccessfully treated. The
oDlv permanent cure for piles, either
itching or bleeding, vet discovered,
in DR.. Sa wyer's Arnica Ond Witcn
Hazel Salve. Wetzel's Pharmacy.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

Randall postOfice has been made
a money order office, to be prepared
for the new branch of business ON
Jan. Is.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

A marriage license was issued by
the clerk Ut court yesterday to
August Lindblom and Amanda
Peterson.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

~ PhOtOgraKh q cents q dozen
at MacLean's, next door to- post
Office.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

Chamberluin's Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy can always bede.
pended upon and 10 pleasant and
safe to take. Sold by NJ. V. Wetzel.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

@A fine line of books including
larest novels, juvenile stories, etc.,
at Wetzel's.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

~See the fine line Of sterling silver
noveltips for the holiday season ut
NV. Wetzel's.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09
Cash for wheat.
Cash for rye.
: Cash for oats.
Cash for corn.
=. !; The cheapest place In TIL
city to buy your groceries.

%The finest line Ut briar and
Meerschaum pipes in the city at
Wetzels.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

Judge Kelley, OF st. Paul, decides
that notices Of contests on county
Offices must he filed within twenty
days after election.. ;r ~.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

Elsie de Tourney, who failed to
keep a date that her theatrical com.
pany had here few weeks ago, was
granted a divorce in Minneapolis
this week.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

fuse, was also
troubled with
leucorrh@s. I
had given up all
hopes Of getting
well; everybody
Thought I had
consumption.
After taking.
, five bottles of
y Lydia E. Pink:
hams Vegeta-,
BILE Compound
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

~. Always IN season: dOpklns'
Steamed H OminH Hulled Corn !. Ele-
eal,r lunch IN Mjlk. ut: can, To-.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

Nothing funny in being sick all the
whil,,, troubled with constipation,
dyspepsia or liver complaints when
you can 80 easily be cured by taking
Dr.. Sswyer's Little Wide Awake
Pills. Wetzel's Pharmacy.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

Miss Lillian Hays, who was on the
sick list several days last week, has
resumed her position as principal OF
the Columbia school.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

DR.. Sawyer's Ukatine never has,
and we do not see how it can, fail to
cure kidney disorders. 1t gives
nature the aid needed, and nature
thus aided never fails. Wetzel's
Pharmacy.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

Miss Agnes Brown, who has been
employed az trim mer In Mrs. P. F.
Hoshe's millinery establishment,
completed her seasons engagement
aud returned to her home at st.
Cloud Tuesday.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

Miss Emma Searle, who has been
on the sick list for several DAYS, has
recovered sufficiently to be up and
around, but will not return to her
position as operator in the Western
Unien office until her health further
improves.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

r. N. Nichols left Wednesday even
ing for the pineries between Brainerd
and Walker, where he will look after
the timber cutting OF the many con.
Germs hauling for the Pine Tree Lum'
Der company.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

The Y. p. 8. G. E. of the Baptis t
church will give a basket social
Saturday evening, at the home OF j.
H. Rhodes. An excellent program has
been prepared and all who attend
are assured of a good time.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

Remember the Guilds "hristmae
sale on Saturday afternoon.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

Mitchell I.aF'nd IL qnite with
pneumonia.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

~GO to Jarhoe & Lyman's for
your Christmas trt decorations.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

Musical instruments Of all
kinds at Wetzel's.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

~Useful and appropriate Christ
mas gifts in Sterling silver novelties
at Wetzel's.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

John Vertin returned Tuesday from
q business trip to Cold Spring. MINI.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

Wm. Tourtillel0tte, agent for the
Globe Fraternal Accident company,
received ON Wednesday q check for
Levi King, who met with an acct-
dent a few weeks ago, and who was
insured in the above company.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

~Go to JarbOe & Lyman's fol-
fine Christmas stationery.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

~Cameres and supplies at Wet
zel's.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

Jno. A. Berkey went to st. Paul
Tuesday,. H. ~ :, .''"'
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09

~Bibies and testanents at Wet
zel'h. ,,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-12-09


as common as the piles, none more
painful Or annoying, or that has
been 40 unsuccessfully treated. The
ODlv permanent cure for piles, either
itching or bleeding, vet discovered,
il DR.. Sawyer's Arnica Ond Witch
Hazel Salve. Wetzel's Pharmacy.
Judge Kelley, OF st. Paul, decides
that notices of contests on county
Offices must he filed within twenty
days after election.- ~ -.
Miss Lillian Hays, who was on the
sick list several days last week, has
resumed her position as principal of
the Columbia school.
Have you backache? Do you feel
tired? Is your tongue coated?
These are remonitions Of liver and
kidney troubles, and can be prompt
" checked by taking DR.. j. H. Nc
LEANS Liver and Kidney Balm. For
sale by L. p. Brown.
Elsie de Tourney, who failed to
keep a date that her theatrical com.
pany had here a few weeks ago, was
granted a divorce in Minneapolis
this week.
Nothing funny in being sick all the
whil,,, troubled with constipation.
dyspepsia or liver complaints when
you can 80 easily be cured by taking
DR.. Sswyer's Little Wide Awake
Pills. Wetzel's Pharmacy.
r. n. Nichols left Wednesday even
ing for the pineries between BrAinerd
and Walker, where he will look after
the timber cutting of the many con.
Germs hauling for the Pine Tree Lum-
Der company.
DR.. Sawyer's Ukatine never has,
and We do not see how it can, fail to
cure kidney disorders. 1t gives
nature the aid needed, and nature
thus aided never fails. Wetzere
Pharmacy.
Miss Agnes Brown, who has been
employed az trim mer in Mrs. P. F.
Hoshe's millinery establishment,
completed her seasons engagement
and returned to her home at st.
Cloud Tuesday.
The Y. P, s. G. E. of the Baptis t
church will give a basket social
Saturday evening, at the home Of j.
H. Rhodes. An excellent program has
been prepared and all who attend
are assured OF good time.
Wm. Tourtillel0tte, agent for the
Globe Fraternal Accident company,
received ON Wednesday q check for
Levi King, who met with an acci'
dent a few weeks ago, and who was
insured in the above company.
Miss Emma Searle, who has been
on the sick list for several DAYS, has
recovered sufficiently to be up and
around, but will not return to hel
position as operator in the Western
Unien office until her health further
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-05-31
FROM MANILA.
The Captain of the Cruiser Olympia and
Two Officers Ill, and Taken to Hong
Kong for Treatment.

Hone KONG, May 28.-The United
States auxiliary gunboat Zafire, for
merly a British merchant steamer, but
now commissioned, mounting four
guns, and in charge of a lieutenant
commander of the United States navy,
has just arrived here from Manila,
having on board the captain of the
first class cruiser Olympia, flagship of
RI. Adm. Dewey, and two officers who
have been invalided.
The situation at Manila is unchang-
ed. The insurgents are quiet. Beef
costs s.. so per pound at Manila. The
report that the commander of the
Spanish gun boat Callao was tried by
court martial and shot for not firing
on the American ship which captured
the CallOa is un true.
The Zafre will return to Manila on
Monday next
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-05-31
SIMPSONS REPORT.
Bombardment of the Forts in the
Harbor at San Juan.

WASHINGTON. May 2S.-Following is
a copy of the report made by RI. Adm.
Sampson concerning the action off San
Juan, officially posted at the navy de-
partment Friday morning:
Upon approaching San Juan it
was seen that none of the Spanish YES
sells were in the harbor L was consid-
erably in doubt whether they had
reached San Juan and again departed
for some unknown destination, or
whether they had not arrived.
las their capture was the object of
the expedition, and as it was essential
that they should not pass to the west
ward, / decided to attack the batteries
defending the port in order to develop
their position and strength, and then
without waiting to reduce the city or
subject it to regular bombardment,
which would require due notice, turned
to the westward.
81 commenced the attack as soon as
it was good daylight. 1t lasted about
three hours when the signal was
made to discontinue the firing and the
squadron stood to the northeast and
out of sight of San Juan, when the
course was to the westward, with a
view to communicating with the de-