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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-12
SCIENCE AND ICE CREAM.

The British Institute has been investi-
eating ice cream and has discovered that
the kind which is sold on the street. popu-
larly known as hockey pokey,' contains
various insects. legs, wings, straw, hair.
coal dust wooden and linen fibre. tobacco.
muscular tissue and 100000 microbes per
cubic centimeter. The better grades of
ice cream were found TO contain numerous
;nicro-organlsms and potmaines.
An apparatus has been constructed by 2
Russian inventor by which anybody who
is unfortunate enough to be buried alive
can give warning OF the fact. The device
consists OF a button situated on the inside
OF the coffin. Immediately over the breast
Of the individual placed in il. Il ne should
come TO life and begin 10 breathe. the sx-
pansion Of the chest viii press the button
and set going an alarm bell in the Office
Of the superintendent Of the cemetery.
The remarkable number Of serious cases
OF poisoning from mosquito bites which
have been reported during the present
summer. adds additional confirmation 10
the theory that mosquitoes may act as
carriers OF infection. The unusual hurai-
dity Of the az nosphers. due TO the coz
tavous rains combined with the high
ment Of mosquitoes and they have been
unusually sSuRoan, and vicious IN every
part % the country.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-12
TAKE THE MISSOURI
PACIFIC. KANSAS AND NEBRAS-

KA LIMITED" FOR ST. LOUIS.
Leave Wichita at 2:1O p. m. arriving
at ST. Louis next morning 7:2o. making
direct connections with all lines cas-.
No change Of cars. Elegant service
City Ticket ONCE ia North Main street
WICHITA TO LOS ANGELES, CAL,
WITHOUT CHANGE OF CARSi
VIA GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE.
On Wednesday, Nov. 3, and every
Wednesday thereafter. Tourist Sleeping
Car for FL Paso. Los Angeles and San
Francisco will leave Wichita ct 7:3o Q.
m. running through without chsnge at
tscned TO fast express trains. Ask Rock
Island agent for particulars.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-12
crawford Grand

e. l.. NsrtIing, Manager
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-12

Costumes for the dancing class are
very important part of juveniles ward
robe at this season. For a child Of 10
or u nothing is prettier than an accor-
dion pleated skirt of white chiffon, with
a satin bodice. A guipure lace jacket. if
added garniture is desired, is very effec-
tive. A tiny square at the neck is usually
red
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-12

Aprons for little girls from to 20 70
years Of age are in high favor this win
ter Dame Fashion has said THAI even
for afternoon wear or when sent for 10
see visitors the childish and becoming
fashion of wearing al apron is correct.
India linen, low necked. sleeveless. OF
the shape known as French. and trimmed
with the dain;iest and shee-est cf tor
chon. Valenciennes. Swiss or Nsinsook
embroidery.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-12

Leggins are worn this winter by lit
tie girls as well as their brothers. Black
velvet leggins are correct for juvenile
full dress for both sexes. The leather
kind are rattle thrown in the back
ground by those Of heavy. smooth faced
cloth TO match the costumes in color II
not in material. Straps or small steel.
Jet or bronze buttons are used for fast
ening, and sometimes a narrow edge OF
fur is placed along the outer edge.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-12
FASHIONS FOR LITTLE FOLKS.

The fashions for young children this
season make them look like miniature
copies of fashionbly dressed women.
Mothers find a great difficulty in maxi
ing them both childish and picturesque,
yet thoroughly up-to-date.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-12
FACTS WORTHY OF STRONG
EMPHASIS

City Ticket Agent,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-12

a pages suit of white satin is a hand
some costume for a boys dancing suit
The diminutive gentleman should have
ivory satin knee breeches. turquoise blue
silk sash and shirt and Cromwell shoes,
with silver buckles, to he entirely CONNIE
Il faut. Empire dresses in art shades
Of cashmere are among the most desir-
able styles for very young girls.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-12

TO THE KLONDIKE GOLD FIELDS
The best and shortest line to the Klon
dixie gold fields Is via the Kansas Mid
land and Union Pacific railways Saw
time, and you are money ahead. Ca, a
City Ticket Office. 1873 N. Main street, o
passenger depot. corner Mosley an
Douglas avenue.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-12

Girls in their teens wear the Russian
blouse q great deal. In fact, it is more
apt to be becoming 10 their slender fig
ures than 20 grown people. An exceed
inSly stylish example is a costume in
dark red cloth. with skirt seams topped
and stitched. and bodice slightly pouch
ed over a red leather belt. The little
basque below is finished with red hind
ing. The collar is turned over with black
Persian lamb, and there are revers of
the same fur turned back from vest OF
tucked red silk.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-05-28

The war revenue bill reported to
The Senate from its Finance Com
mittee is in many respects a marked
Improvement upon wha. it was when
it was sent over from the House. 1t
now provides for the immediate is
sae of $3.50, 100000 in greenbaeks,
and for issuing 1000 900 in silver
certificates TO represent the sejgnor-
age on the silver bullion owned by
the government, which it directs TO
he coined. 1t taxes all sorts Of cor
porations, and strikes out the au-
thoritv for issning bonds.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-05-28


The wife of Gen. Maxine Gomez
the leader Of the Cuban insurgents,
is an American woman and was
born in East Tennessee. She comes
of good stock, her father was very
wealthy and gave her exceptional
opportunities during her childhood
and early womaphood. She first
married a Georgian, but he died
shortly after the civil war and she
moved TO Havana where she was
wooed aud won by the gallant rebel
chieftau.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-05-28

TAKEN UP-By the ~undersigne i
a red beef with one horn broken,
has a brand bnt it can not be made
out and is about 8 years old, has
been ranging it this settlement about
a year. The owner is notified to
come forward within IS days prove
his property, pays aud costs other
wise the same will be disposed oil
according TO law. PAUL LEDANoIs.
Abheviile, April %. 1898.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-05-28

The survey Of the Louisiana
North and South railroad is now
being made. Mr.. N. 5. Wood, the
chief engineer, with a party Of eight
cen men, is now we'll on their way
in the direction of Red river with
the survey. Keep your ear down
close TO the ground, and listen, and
You will hear a North and South
train coming pretty soon.--Arcadia
Advance.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-05-28
sheriffs Sale.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,-17th
Judicial District Court.-~Pai ish
Of Vermilion,-No. 1889.
Edward Ell. Vordenbauman
Remy Brous d.

By virtue Of an order Of seizure
and sale issued out OF the Hon. 18th
Judicial District Court in the above
mentioned and entitled suit and to
me directed, fully authorizing and
empowering me in the premises. |
will sell at public auction, to the last
and highest bidder, at the principal
front door Of the court house in said
parish, on
Saturday, June IL, 1893,
between the hours prescribed By law
the following described property, to
wit
One certain tract Of land lying
and being situated in the parish OF
Vermi!ion, Louisiana, on the west
side Of Vermilion river and deslgoa-
ted as the west half of.ihe southwest
quarter OF section l3, in township
II, south OF range three east, con-
tanning eighty 77-Ioo acres.
Another certain tract Of land con-
tanning sixty 3-Ioo to be
taken eff the north end of the west
half of the northwest quarter OF
section "a, in township IL, south Of
range three east, said Two tracts
lying contiguous to each other and
containing in the aggregate one hun
bred and forty-two $4,000 acres.
Terms-Cash.
sheriff'~ Office, Abbeville, In,
May I, 1898.
j. Q. HEBERT, Sheriff.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-05-28

We wonder if the Spaniards have
any Of their heavy guns in Louis,
lana. The other night when the
w of w. excursion peared Bowie
station some unknown person fred
two shots from a rifle into one of The
coaches, just about the level Of The
passengers heads. Several persons
had very narrow escapes from them
and they were buried in the wood
work Of the car. Some contempti-
bic fellow with murder in his COW
ardIy heart fred those two shots, but
who was he?-Iberian.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-05-28
EnhEEI;: !. .

All parties having claims against
The succession of Dr.. W. d. White
are requested to present the same to
myself or nv attorneys w. A. White
and W. B. White for examination
and approval.
All parties indebted unto said sue.
ce-sion are notified to pay and thus
avoid the costs of a forced collection.
l.. r. lyons,
Nat TUX.
4bbeville. La, Apr Is, 1898.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-05-28
Sherif's Sale.
STATE OF LOUIsIANA-par
iSh Of Vermllion-l7th Judicial
District Court-No. 1923.
Delma Faulk
Philosie Faux ADD wife.


By virtue Of a writ IF heri facius
issned in the matters Of the atnve
entitled spd numbered suit, aud =
commission to me directed, fully
aathorizias aud empowering me il
the premises. | will proceed ID sell
III pnbiic auction, TO the last aud
highest bidder. al the principal front
door Of the courthouse 10 this parish,
on
Saturday, May %, 1898,
between the hours Of IL o'clock a.
M. aud 4 o'clo, p. m. the following
described property seized TO satisfy
said writ to wit:
Eighty acres of land situated in
he parish of Vermiiior, designated
as the vest half Of tile northeast
quarter Of section twelve. township
twelve. somh Of range two east, to-
gelher with all bull ingS, live stock,
agricultural implements, improves
menls aud property thereto belong
lug.
One other tract Of land containing
ten acres adjoining he ataye tract
and taken off the west side Of ths
east half OF the northeast quarter Of
said section twelve, township twelve,
5. r. 2 East.
Also The Inheritance or portion
Inherited by PbiloSie Eau K from the
SUGGESTIONS Of Benjamin Fanlk and
Emeliene Meaax, his deceased pa
rents, consisting now OF the proceeds
OF the partition sale had and made
in suit No. 734 entitled Erastns
Faux We. Philosie Faux ct ais: that
ts all Of the rights, title and interest
OF said Philosie Faux ia SAID SIC
cesslohs as an heir Of the same and
all his rights. title, i%nterest aud
claims IN The proceeds Of said parti-
ton sale as an heir of the deceased
BENZ. Faux aud EmeIeue Meauy
and as a co-owner of said proceeds.
Also six horses, four mares, ooe cre-
ole mule, one buggy, len cows, two
heifers.
Also Of Idolie Simon d certain
Judgment in her favor against said
PhlIosie FauIk for six hundred and
seventy dollars and interest rem
dered in suit No. 98l and recorded
IN oil. 8 of Mortgages. folio 81,
Vermlllon Parish, La, and all the
rights, privileges and claims acces-
sorry thereto or thereto belonging.
Terms-Carh.
shfrIl's Office, AbbeviIle. La,
April -, 1893.
J. o. Hrpna7,
Sheriff.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-05-28
NOTICE.

All persons are hereby warned
not 70 hunt upon, tresspas upon of
ride Or drive through my fields and
enclosures in the Ord yard Of thls
parish, under penalty Of being pros-
.ecuted to tie fullest extent OF tho
law.
1913 96. MRs. ULYssE a Babe.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-05-28
TO HUNTERS.

The Vermiliop Developing ca,
LINT. h.ereby notifies hunters not q
hnut within their closures. Anyone
caught in the act of violating this
notice will he dealt with to The foil
extent oftthe law.
j. P. GUEYDAN,
l0-I-96lf President.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-05-28
NOTICE.

Entering my pasture and stock
ranch on Chenierc an Tigre, without
my consent isforbidden. Any per.
son t~re-pasSing on said premises VII
be prosecuted to the full extent q
The law. AURoRE DEFRANGE,
Widow Louis Laporte.
AbbeViIle, January 4, 1896.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-05-28
TO Il PUBLIC.

The public, and merchants in par
tleular, are hereby notified that hon
and after this date | will not be res
ponsible for auy debts contracted W
Marie Olympic Hehert.
Owe THIB0DEAUX.
Abheville. December 4. 1897.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-05-28
For Sale.

4 certain plantation situated ii
the parish uf Vermilion. containing
Two Hundred and Fifty,nine arpenls,
all enclosed. bcing seven miles south
west ot Ahleyilie, on.the wtst side
of Vermilion river. Also dwelling
house. kitchen. outhonses, fas.eiug
implements. etc. Terms-Cash.
For further particulars apply 10
jean PERE.
Dec. II. '97.42m. aobesilles Ia.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-05-28
E, NILES RESTORATIVE
NerYine cures insomnia.

n - NN@-NO - ~ w. - v %@
81 ~ NerYine cures insomnia.
- S~leeplessness, fear Of imagin-
ary danger or disaster, worry AND
trouble over Insignificant triles, frri-
~tableness, loss OF strength and yigor;
each or all indicate nervous prostra-
ton, which can be prevented or cured
by DR.. Niles EerviEe.
That ominoas dead pain at the base
Of the brain, those frequent recurring
attacks Of headache, nausea, dyspep-
sia; may be permanently cured il DR..
Miles Nervine is taken. It restores
deranged nerve centers Of the brain to
their normal condition, builds up the
exhausted WORKOUT nerve tissue, gives
strength, brings good health and
clearheadedness.
WRON.W W. FL. ANDERSON, Cedar
Keys, Fla, writes June Is, '96:
- IN II take great pleasure in add
ing my tribute to the merit of DR..
Miles great remedy, Restorative
Nervine. Two years ago I had a Sc
we're attack Of LaGrippe; my recovery
was slow, and I was left in a very
weak, Frustrated condition. Ny ner-
vous system seemed completely broken
up. / suffered for months with in
somnia, unable to sleep day or night,
though utterly worn out for want Of
sleep. fell off in weight from AS to
us lbs. / felt that my mind or body,
or both, must soon give way under the
strain as no remedy seemed to do me
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-05-28
NOTICE.

The public is hereby notified not
TO trespass on any OF my lands on
both sides of Southwest Pass in Yer.
million and Iberia Parishes.
OZEME DITCH.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-05-28
Notice to the Public.

Ny wife, Angelique Emily Brous-
SAID having refused TO live with me.
as husband anil wife. hereby notify
the public that / will not pay any
debts contracted by her or her chill.
dren on my account from this date.
ALEX. BRoUssaRD.
December 4. .697.--tf.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-05-28
NOTICE.

The public is hereby warned not
TO HINT. cut timber, or trespass 90
any land owned by me, under peu'
ally of the law.
March 5-9s. SOLOMON Wise.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-05-28

any good. Ny wife was in a drug
store n day discussing my condition
and the druggist gave her a sample
bottle Of the NerVfne. She persuaded
me to take it and that small vial gave
me the first refreshing sleep I had had
in four months. I continued the rem
edy and it acted like a charm. NV
sleep was natural and refreshing, my
appetite good, and in a short time I
regained my usual weight, strength
and health and have had no trouble
since. Ny restoration to health, I at
tribute solely to Dr. Miles Nervine, as
| used no other remedy after begin
ming it. I feel it a duty to make this
public as / believe DR.. Miles Restora-
tive Nervine a boon to suffering hui
mainly"
Contrast the above with the follow
ing extract from the editorial in the
Chicago EUening Journal, Sept. %, 1896,
on the death of Edison Keith. "From
insomnia to nervous prostration is a
short stage, and from nervous prostra-
ton to conditions and symptoms akin
to those of insanity is a shorter one.
This is a sufficient explanation of the
causes that led to the lamentable
death by suicide of Edison Keith.a
Dr.. Niles Remedies are sold by all
druggists under a positive guarantee
first bottle benefits Or money will be
refunded. Book on heart and nerves
sent free to all applicants.
DR.. Miles Medical Co, Elkhart, Ind.
,pvysmo Restores
III VlnS Health.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-05-28

Lake Washington near Seattle is
to be surrounded by a bicycle track
so miles in extent.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-05-28
To Hunters.

Tho undersigned hrehy notify
hanters nat TO hunt within their
enclosures from aud after ihis dates
they aili he prosecuted u
lie tuIl extent Of The law.
Felix Brou-sard,
Brj G. Hehert.
Alex. r. Bfnupsard.
Pierre Il. BfoHssafd,
December +, 1897.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-05-28
Fifty cents a ear Rochester M
Beauty is Blood Deep.

Clean blood means a clean skin NJ
beauty without it. Casearets. Cana W.
Cathartie clean your blood and. keen Y
clean. by stirring up the lazy liver an y
driving all impurities from the BODY ~ \
gin today to Danish pimples, boils, IlascS
es. blaekheads. and that sickly hiI;osnas'
complexion by taking Cascarets.-beaussss
for ten cents. All druggists, satlsfaet;a5
guaranteed, l0c, IS, SOC.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-05-28
ID o Won Want Gold:

Every one desires to keep Informed s
Yukon, the Klondyke and Alaskan eoldd
Of vast information and big color man "
Hamilton Pub. Co., Indianapolis, Ind.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-27
Masters Sale.
State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF SUMTER
In THE Court OF COMMON Pleas.

In THE CouRr OF COMMON PLEAS.
The Bunk of Darlington, plaintiff against
Mury j. Kelly, John 0. Kelly, Dasid B.
Kelly. Emma G Weleh, heirs at law, and
distributes of G. Ben Kelly, deceased, Olirsa
F. Kelly, II. Baum and II. Baum, co-pa,t-
ners, doing business u.dsr the firm name of
Baum 70. and Dana Y. Hea7on, dcing
business under the name Of J. II. Hsaron,
agent, Defendants.
DURsUANT, TO tie judgment and order
of the Court aforesaid, made 10 the
ABOVE entitled case, will offer for sale at
Public Auction, before the Court House n
the City of Sumter, County and State afore-=
said, on the Firs. Monday in May, next,
1898, (oriug The I'd day Of said month) be-
tween the hours Of eleven O'Clock in the fo:e-
20 % and Eve o'clock in the afternoon Of aaid
day. the following described property to Wit:
All ,ha, piece. parcel or tract of land. .ly;cg,
being and situate n the County Of Sumter,
and State of South Carolina. containing oce
hundre and niaety.eiebt acres, more or less,
scd bounded ne follows to sit forib bs
the l.pds of ". Il Kelly, a.d II G Weicb;
South by L5ncbes River East oy lands OF
Matte Harris ard Vest by lands Of W. ".
Kelly neing the same lard described in the
mortgage of G Ben Kelly to J A Kelly the
boundaries varying slightly
Terms-OEe bal: cash. b=lapce in one year
frou, the day of sale secured ny the bond
and mortgage Of the purchaser, % the pien-
ises with interest from the day Of sale.
Purchaser to pay for necessary papers snd
recording
Master for Sumter Cousty.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-27

Kingston, Jamaica. April "a -Fu
gitives from Guantanamo, province
of Santiago de Cuba, say Spanish
troops are concentrating in principal
sea coast cities and laying waste by
fire interior towns and plantations.
1t is feared devastation will be com
plete before the Americans can occu-
py that territory.
Ga Board Flagship N.1 York. off
Havana. April 24-NooD.-Dnriog
the early morning the Moro Castle
batteries again opened FIRE Oh the feet.
but without the slightest effect There
have been DO Casualties among cur
forces up TO the hour of writing, and
not single shot has been fred against
the batteries.
London, April 25 The Times this
morning protests edi'orialiy against the
intention attributed TO the United
States 70 Gu. cable belonging to an
English company. and expresses the
hope that America will not establish so
evil precedent, which might be held
by Spain to justify the cutting of any
cable landing on American soil
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-27
SHIRT WAISTS.

A pure White Linen Waist-very
swell and stylish, a $3.50 article,
ready caah price 81 Is
We make a specially of 81 Shirt
Waists and have positively the best
and incest assortment on the market
Our SOC Shirt Waists are all that
they should be and more than you
could reasonably expect for the price
SUMNER NOVELTIES.
Orgaudies a. Orleans. fancy and
solid coIors-l0c goods, ready cash
price 83c
Organdie Lisse, desirable sum-
mer goods, selling everywhere at l5c,
ready cash sale 12ac
French Organdies, Csc is the reg
ular price, ready cash sale 18c
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-27

aims of the week will assure full

rains of the week will assure full
crop
The reports on wheat are uniform
ly favorable and indicate full crop
Wheat is heading.
The work of trausplao,iDg tobacco
made rapid progress, although toe
ground was too dry in places during
the first of the week. but the weather
copd tioos we're generally favorable.
To the lower rice dia.riots planting is
nearing completion aad good stands are
the rule throughout the entire rice rails.
Jog sections
Irish potatoes are being dug in
Charleston aBd Bea nfort counties, but
the yields are poor later planting looks
more promising. Potato bugs have ap.
peared 10 Charleston county.
Sweet potato slips are coming up
uicely 10 most places. although a few
com plaiDss are received of their not
groaiog we'll.
Muck melons are coming up poorly
and are later tbao esual. Watermel-
ops have poor stands 10 Eage6sld,
Barowell. O.augeburg, Florence and
Williamsburg counties Gardens are
generally late but recently have been
doing we'll.
Large shipments of strawoerries,
beans. peas. potatoes. and cucuuoers
beisg made from the Sou'hern truck
distric:, aud cf strawberries from the
Williamsburg aud Florence districts
More corn aod other food crops, than
usual being planted ia Spartacburg
county.
Farmers are we'll up with theif work
except 10 portions of Lsurens. and Sa-
luda counties where it has been de
layed By too much raio
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-27
From the Daily Item.

The most despicable creature in
existence is the man who expouscs
the cause Of the enemy of his coun-
try; and not wbig lees contempt
BILE is be who claims to think that
every act of his country is wrong and
the acts Of her enemies just and ad
mirable and praiseworthy. The
News and Courier has words OF
praise for the Spanish for their deter
mination TO resist the purpose of the
United Statee to end the Cuban
butchery to the last bitter ex-
tremity, but nothing but fault find
ings with the policy of the Uni
ted States Government, which is
merely the crystalized sentiment
% til majority of the people Of this
>, who, thank God, are not
dead to the claims of humanity nor
destitute of patriotism. The edito-
rial opinions of the News and Courier
may meet with the approval and
commentator of the conservative"
"business men, of the country who
counts all things in dollars and cents,
but there are many others who have
been surprised and grieved that a
native American should entertain II e
sentiments recorded day after day in
the leading paper of the largest city
Of South Carolina
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-27

Key West. April 26.-The U. S.
gunboat Mapgrove has captured q
large Spanish transport with troops
aboard The Mangrove and prize is
coming into port now, but it cannot
be discerned what boat she has cap
tured 1t is thought to be either the
Alfonso Thirteenth or the Moutserat
In either event it is big prize-the
most important capture made since
the war began