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THE GRAND ATl ,ANTIC.

Virginia and Beach. Atlantic City, n. J.
This elegant new hotel Will open for second
season February 10. 1898. with all the modern
conveniences. Steam heat. Elevators TO the
street. Spacious parlurs. Orchestra. Strict
ly high-ciass hotel at moderate spring rates.
Write for illustra ted booklet. Capacity. 700
guests. Delightful rooms, with baths attached.
fe5&12-2t CHARLES F. COPE.
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Nav Private HOtel.

Is HALF MOON ST, PICCADILLY. LONDON.
Situated in most fashionable part OF London;
close to the parks and theaters: highly recon-
mended by American gentry; terms moderate
it, MAY, Proprietor.
FOR RENT-FURNISHED ROOMS AT THE HO-
tel Majestic 14th and Yale NV; single and en-
suite; perfect In sill appointments. The cuisine
is a special feature of the house.
1a6-tf R. ]. MARSHALL. Manager.
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LADIES GOODS.

HAVING GIVEN OF. THE FUR BUSINESS.
teke Iee.1.e IN rscommsoding to ny patrols
Ma HOGAN. my sister, and her husband,
M. H089AM q 90 Z T. Nv. WHO are
praet1aA fufr1ess. Mia @. CUNNINGHAM. jao-ti
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WINTER RESORTS.
ATLANTIC CITY. n. J.
THE NEW
HOTEL LURAY,
ATLANTIC CITY, n. ,,

ENTIRELY REBUILT,
viii reopen its doors February 10. 1885,
Large rooms. SUITE with fresh and salt
water baths attached. Main piazza on level with
ard Joined to the boardwalk. Second floor piazza
extends over the boardwalk, with a large steam
heated sun parlor. directly facing the ocean.
All modern conveniences and Injuries.
Two passenger elevators; steam heat and open
CRATES Pure water
Table second to none
Comfortable capacity for 400. Write for Illus
trated Booklet and terms to
fe12-26t JOSIAH WHITE e. son.
THE EVARD
Ocean end Kentucky ave.
Heated throughout by hot-water system.
f.121O4t J. RAUFFENBART.
THE ALBEMARLE.
Virginia Beach.
beautiful, homelike hotel, with all the modern
convenences; 1.200 square feet of steamboat ed
sun parlors, with unobstructed view of ocean. The
terms reasonable White for spring rates and
booklet showing hotel new steel pier etc.
fe1O-26t j. p COPE.
HOTEL DE WILLIE. 100 YARDS FROM REACH.
Capacity, 300. Appointments the best. Bald
ing and guests protected by watch clock system.
Coach meets trains. Orchestra Elevator. Res-
sonabe rates. Booklet mailed NJ. W. TRUITT.
fe10-52t.5
GALF0 HALL. ATLANTIC CITY, n. IA SANA-
tcrum with superior hotel table and service.
retreat for the overtaxed and overworked
The tcnic air Of ocean for invaids and con-
valeScentS. Physicians, nurses, massage. cleo
tricity, etc. Send for booklet. +. L. YOUNG.
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. W.. .pranu fotei. t.f-- 81. Al. Is
r KEY WEST. HOTEL KEY WEST ap
MIAMI. ROYAL PALM. ..ap
MIAMI. BISCAYNE HOTEL. 80. ap
PALM BEACH. Royal Poinciana .ap
PALM BEACH. Palm Beach Inn ap
ORMOND. THE ORMoND. .....ap
ST. AUGUSTINE Ponce de Leon. ap
ST. AUGUSTINE. The Alcazar. .ap
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TAMPA, TAMPA BAY HOTEL. .ap
Opens Dec-S: DIP. Hathaway Mgr.
WINTER PARK, SEMINOLE. .ap
Opens Jan. IL; \. r. Dick, Mgr.
KISSIMMEE, THE KISSIMMEE. ap
Opens Jan. B; l.. f. Bullock, Mgr.
OCALA, GCALA HOUSE. .ap
Open all year: z. +. Brown. Mgr.
BELLEAIR, BELLEVIEw. .ap
Opens Jan. Ia: W. A. Barron. Mgr.
PUNTA GORDA, Htl Punta Gorda .ap
Opens Jan. Ia; f. II. Abbott, Mgr.
FORT MEYERS, FIT Meyers Htl. .an
Opens Jan. II: F. ii. Abbott, Mgr.
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LADIES' LIST.

Acton. Efile Miss
Adams. Annie Miss
Adams, Bette L Mrs
Adams. Emma Miss
Albert. Lowry Mrs
Aldrich, L NJ Mrs
Alexander. Addie Miss
Allen. Annie Mrs e.
Alsup. Matte Miss
Anderson, IAzzie Mrs
Armstrong. Marian Miss
Ashton. Nellie Miss
Bailey, Mary b Miss
Baird, Lilly Miss
Baldwin. Nellie Miss
Ball. Selwyn Mrs
Ballard. Nellie Miss
Banks, Alice Miss
Banks, Rosa Miss
Barber, Elizabeth Miss
Barber, Minnie Miss
Barker, Frank Mrs
Barksdale. Clarice Miss
Barshaw, Charlotte Mrs
Bastian, Annie Miss
Bate, Lula Miss
Beckwith. C c Miss
Bell. Sarah J Miss
Belt. Matilda J Miss
Bla gburn. Mamie j Miss
Blore. Mary Miss .
Bolden, Maggie Mrs
Bonny. Lucy Miss
Boone. Matte Miss
Bordley. Alice Mrs
Boswell. Anna Mrs
Bowerman. Mildred Miss
Bowling, Susie Miss
Bradford, Clementina d
Mrs
Bradford. Marian Miss
Bradford. Mary f Mrs
Branham. May Miss
Bussard, Nora Miss
BroOks, Mary MIS-
Brcce, Nora Miss
Brooks, Sallie Miss
Brown, Annie l.
Brown, Harriet Mrs
Brown, Isabel
Brown, Lena Mrs
Brown. Liza Miss
Brown, Lizzie
Brown, LOttfe + Miss
Brown, Maggie Miss
Brown, Mary A Hiss
Brewer, Annie
Brul. Maggie Miss
Brumskill. Pattie Miss
Bryant, Mary Mrs ~
Buckley, Anna Miss
Bumby. Maggie Miss
Burd, L NJ Mrs
Burke. Ella Miss
Burkeley. Mary ] Mrs
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

THE adoption of the conference report
by the Senate and House demanding the
withdrawal of Spain from Cuba, Is prac.
tically declaration of war againt that
country, and was promptly ratified by
the President. This action ends the long
uncertainty. The county has taken a
bold and just stand, and must be backed
up by the entire people. Let us forget
all recent political differences. 1t is now
America against cruel and treachero,ls
foe. This is country of grand resources.
These must be utilized to the utmost in
making the war short, sharp and de-
cisive. The fight must be inauguratcd
with vigor at the start. America must
demonstrate its strength to the world.
The utilization of its full force will save
blood, will save treasure and prove
Americas standing as a fighting nation.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

| Edward Humes has been visiting re!a
tives at Tough kenamon.
Miss Simms, Of this city, is the CUES
of the family Of Bayard Watson, o
Toughkenamon.
Building Inspector Grubb has issued 3
building permit to Calvin |. Swayne tt
build sixteen houses on Franklin street
near Seventh, to cost $40, POP.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry q. Morse will
give reception ia the drawing room OF
the New-Century Club, on Friday even
ing, April 29th,i in honor of their twenty
fifth wedding anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles f. Dubell left
yesterday for Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. II. Graden, OF New
York, visited in this city yesterday.
John d. Emett, of London, England,
registered at the Clayton House yester-
day.
Miss Emma Schwab and William
Huber were united in marriage yesterday
afternoon at st. Mary's r. c. Church.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21
Unitarian Conference,

The spring meeting of the members Of
the Unitarian Conference of the Middle
States and Canada, closed their sessions
last evening in the Unitarian Church, on
West street above Eighth.
AddressesIwere made during the day
by Rev. William r. Lord, Of Baltimore,
Md; Rev. d. NJ. Wilson, of Brooklyn;
Mr.. Geo. w. Stone, Of Boston, Mass,
and Rev. James A. Hodgin, Of Phila.
delphia, Pa.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21
Mr.. GOuld's Boats.

The ten boats for Howard Goulds
Niagara are being built in New York to
the order of Harlan 4 lIoIlingsworth,
of Wilmington.
They are all receiving mahogany
finish, and are handsome craft while
possessing great strength and scaworthy
qualities.
The Niagara will carry in all eleven
boats. the largest number on any yacht
in this country.
The the being constructed here are as
follows: One 35-foot steam launch, one
24-foot naphtha launch, two 24-foot life
boats, two 23-foot lifeboats, one 19-foot
yawl, one 26. foot gig, one l6-foot dingy
and one l3-foot dingy Most of them
are almost completed, and will probably
be put on the yacht when she comes to
this city, on May 10.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

SINCE when has the Republican party
become so scrupulous in the matter OF
recognizing governments OF doubtful
stability? Its hot SO long since Repub-
lican President promptly recognized a
mushroom republic set up over the
heads of the great majority of the people
OF Hawaii by the active interference of
the American cruiser Boston.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

As vet there has been no outbreak OF
hostiities between Senators Money and
Wellington, nor between Representa-
tives Brunlm and Bartlett. All four of
those hot-booded statesmen have APP
parentIv resolved that if there must be
war it should be against foreign enemy.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21
Changed Places.

Edward Slote, who for five years has
been employed as switchman for the W.
q n Railroad Company at Orange street,
is now stationed at No. 5 crossing of the
New Castle cut off. John Mason. who
has been at the cutoff station, has Mr..
SlOtes' former station.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

AGENTS-Just out, little
black tumbling acrobatic bug;
the mystery of mysteries; most
sensational and fast selling nov
city on the market; to show ona
sells a dozen; sample and cate.
logue, &c. Heustis Novelty Co.,
90 Laidlaw ave-, Jerseycity., M.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

SENIOR Polo, the Spanish Minister at
Washington doesn't like the Monroe
doctrine. But it is absurd to suppose
that Monroe could have forseen this
objection.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

YouNG Mr.. Letter has just drawn his
regular monthly dividend..::of Sl,0o0,0o0
from his wheat speculation 1t is odd
that Mr.. Letter doesn't take a look over
the earth with view of buying it.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

INFORMATION wanted of the desoordo,.,
H hemry Caldwell O,Neil, who, in 1915 lit is be.
ne isos desfendens Of Alexander Mcclure Who in
owned or had some interest in premises y Nv whS na
", ~ ana "a " Mulberry street in the city OF New
IorR. FREDERICK BELTZ, Counseilor A. I."w
III Broadway. New York CITY ~ A""'
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21
Dover.

Mrs. David. Marvel, living on Division
street, died very suddenly ..last night.
She was apparently in good health at
supper time but at about 8 o'clock she
attempted to take drink of water when
she fell dead. Heart disease is supposed
to have been the cause of her DEATH
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21
Big FREE SAMPLE TO AGENTS,

Sene your address at once and
secure agency in your town for
I" BUG-MITE." The King
Roach Food. Kills Cockroaches'
Ants and all Bugs. Send &c.
stamp for postage. Nat. Chem.
Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

CUBA is still the "Pearf of the Antilles
The present setting has nearly worn out,
however, and Uncle Sam is about to give
it a new one.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

WANTED-lnformation concerning
tne whereabouts of James Hardy, Of
Donegal, Ireland who left home in 1891
for Australia; any information will be
gratefully received by his sister, Kate
Hardy, 1908 Locust Street, Philadel-
phia, Pa.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

charged from Co. H, 9Th U. S. Infantry March 10
.esl, at Jefferson Barracks, No; entitled to mon.
erty; liberal reward for proof of death Addrssr
p n!sH,A A. SMlTEE, Counsellor at Law, ITO Ames
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

LADIES do you want a Cactus
from the prairies of Neb. It is 4
small round Cactus with a hand,
some bright red blossom. II
grows wild on the Neb. prairies.
| will send one postpaid for rsc.
2 for 25c. Address ]. w. HANN'
Wauneta, Neb. iTf
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21
100 Envelopes.

Good No. 6 white envelopes
with your name, business apc
address printed on and sent post.
paid for 3oc. IS tor 1oc; 500 fol
$1.25. Good stock and good
work guaranteed. Size 3}8S
s in.
100 good MANILA envelopes
for Esd; SO, 15c; 20, &c.
100 Letter heads, 5H x8H in
with your business printed for
for 45c; $50 for $I.o 500 fol
$1.75. Sent postpaid to your
address. &c stamps taken for
amounts under 1oc; above the
amount send money order in
coin. Address
JOHN w. HAM,
WAunet, Chase Co., Neb.
Editor and Proprietor of The
Wauneta, Neb. Breeze. Esta
blished in 1887 by its present
owner.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

INFORMATION wanted Of Cornelius sheehan.
left home, 1856 East 143d st., in 1890 fnr nonusy,'
Col; last heard from him in April, 1892 from,
Denver; was going to Stockton, Cal; father and
mother dead; come home to John. Send any IN.
formation to JOHN ]. SHEEHAN. 75 Fast " ",
St. Western papers please copy, ~ '"'' =
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

AMERICA is patient nation, but it will
never stand the assassination of its sea-
men.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

HoCLD this meet the eye OF any of the rela.
lives of Catherine or BENJAMIN Ho,eh forr,eri,
y Stockport, England, MR.. FREDERiCR
BEARD will be pleased to see or hear from them
ADDRESS British Steamship Energia, Market ST.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

MI; III yohn Martin, who left the English navy
nap h b;Sierophon about 30 years ago. Is still Nv
, %onid IKE to hear from him Communicate 81
fork. ''e'''' '''' o'ookIyh, New
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

JOsEfH HuNNlS-A native of Russia, known
mere mere as joseph Ennis, is required to communi
saM WIN ms brother Major +. Hunnis, St.
ppe eIg Russia, or the Consulate General OF
Russia "A State street. New York. "
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

THE next gale which sweeps from the
Cuban coast may bring to our ears the
clash of resounding arms.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21
Thursday, April p, 1898.
COOP morning.
RALLY round the flag, boys !.

THE minute men of 1898 may be
ordered out at any time.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

Latest, cleanest, most efec-
tive remedy for Rheumatism in
all its forms. Neuralgia, Group,
Sore Throat, Toothace, Head
ache. 1t also remove Goitre,
Chick neck. Every bottle
guaranteed or money refunded.
Responsible, energetic agents
wanted in every county and
state in the United States. Adj
dress Electro Magnetic Lini-
ment Company, Olean, N. Y,
y. S. A.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

the late David Davidson, Writer. Gonna, Xmo, y.
scotland, or any Of his children, Address D,tViD
DUNCAN SON. Solicitors, Dundee. Scotland
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

NANCY CARLAN-Came from Birmingham.
england, in 1872 entitled to property; liberal re-
Hard a, i0r proof OF death Address GEO, A
Boston Mass.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

JOSEPH BAYLESS. short brunette uor,.s
Serteret. N J., (Colwell's iron works.. ieft 1ST
soHowlng wife appreciate knowing lfs fate. m.
ing, dead. BAYLhSS. Al West l0h, ~
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

tMAGGlE HAERIS-Information wanted ~
Whereabouts ~ Of Maggie Harris, who was emnlov.
ca IN MAY, 1872 at 149 West 10th st. Please com.
New York. !" wan stIeet,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

INFORMATION wanted of Lillian De Muro
ana heirs or Frank and John De Muro Address
EXECUTOR, 20 West lS6th st., New York CITY,
syracuse and Troy. Papers please copy
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

MRS. ADDlE GRAMBRUsH.-News Of impor-
aiiGe. Any one knowing her address notify j,
31d Broadway, Brooklyn, NY. r. ~
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21
NOTICES.

WANTED-Energetic agents, either sex. Char.
3UN Office NNAS
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21
HELP WANTED

5000 men ted to fill Govt.
Service vacan cies this year. Only
common school education needed
for most places. $1,000 to 81, 500
salaries. Dates and locations Of
next examinations and valuable
information sent FREE on re-
quest. POTOMAC CIVIL SER
VICE ACADEMY, Dept B,
Wash, D. c.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

hIGENE SMITH. formerly of Arena, Wis, lsut
heard from in New York, employed in restaW
rant, Will hear something to his interest by corr
Dodgeville, Wis.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

INFORMATION wanted-Daniel L. payen-
port, formerly of John L. Gowen and Co., con.
tra;.tois, or ms heirs, will please communicate
Downtown, New York
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

MANTED-WOuld like to purchase a good
second.handed breech loading shot gun. Give
price and full particulars.
Address -"
sun OFFICE
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

81, lF Frederic Richardson, late pro. crcketer.
NMoodborough Motifs, England, and Montreal,
Sa S;1 VIII apply to H. o. s., 1852 Lafayette av,
copy. f"F~'' f-0
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

WASTED.,A man of ability to repr~nt q
w firm OF high standing; must have small
capital ior goods carried. ". H. Kelley MAI
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

n IF Michael Z. Walls, born In Ballintra, county
Donegal, Ireland now about AZ years of AGE M.
posed to be about New York, would cOnmIiii.
cate with his cousin Michael Flood ROssyiIle
street, Londonderry, Ireland, he would hear
something to his advantage.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

FuERSTNER, ROBEKl-if Robert Fuerxtner
son OF Zacharas l.. Fuers:ner, will communicate
with platzek, Strook and Herzog $40 Broadway.
advantage - - 20
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

W. ton of THE SUN. Biggest sale On record
last sunday. More Profit Apply 10! East sixth
street.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21
Situation or help advertise
ments in THE sun will be run
for % cents until either have
been secured and ordered out.
HELP WANTED-NALES.

MANlED-By young man, situation in a
barber shop. Seven years experience,
Address, BARBER"
Sun Office
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

UNSATISFACTORY for coachman " house
" work IN private family. Address sou Tat
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

NANIED-At Shirt Factory, Fifth and French
streets, Operators and Experienced Cuff Turner'S,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-21

$500 IS; !; St q; i ~;
and particulars. French In
port Co., 22l Prospect Place, Brooklyn N. Y.
The herald., 1898-05-26
MRS. RICHARDS IN TROUBLE
She Created Scene at the Nadeau
Hotel

Mrs. Ada Richards was arrested last
night by Officer Matuszkiew1z for disturb
ing the peace at the Nadeau hotel. The
disturbance was raised by Mrs. Richards
on account of her domestic troubles. She
and her husband have been separated for
a number Of months and Mrs. Richards be-
lieves herself the victim Of his persecution.
as she claims that he tried unsuccessfully
to have her incarcerated in the insane asy-
ium. Mr.. Richards further claims that
she has given her wages to him for years
but lays the blame of his neglect and deser-
ton to another woman with whom she says
Richards is infatuated.
Last night Mrs. Richards went up to
her husband as he was standing in the
Nadeau hotel and began abusing him.
Richards walked out onto the sidewalk and
she followed. He tried to induce her to go
home but she refused and when he entered
the hotel again for the purpose of retiring
Mrs. Richards announced her intention
of going with him. OF course Richards OBJ
jected, and H. w. Chase, the proprietor of
the hotel tried to get Mrs. Richards to
leave, but she paid her respects to him
and the police were notified. The woman
was locked up for the night. There have
been some divorce proceedings pending IN
the case, but the exact status is not known.
1t was said last night, however, that the
couple had been already divorced. Mrs.
Richards said that she had her ticket pur-
chased to go to the Omaha exposition today
to represent certain local business con-
Germs.
The herald., 1898-05-26
Relief for Deaf Children

The concert given at Music hall last even
ing for the benefit of the oral school for
deaf children was attended by good
sized and appreciative audience. Most of
the numbers were encored, to which the
performers graciously responded. The
following program was presented:
Opening addresses, Leonard Merrill and
John Reckweg.
Octet, Mendelssohn, arranged for four
hands and string quartet, Miss 3. Jordan,
Miss G. Sanborn, Messrs. A. j. Stamm,
julius G. Stamm, julius Bierlich and c. w.
Stevens.
Mixed quartet, Mrs. Newkirk, Miss Tor
rey, Messrs. Newkirk and Stevens; Mrs.
Larrabee, accompanist.
Recitation, 1.-THE Curse Of Regulus,'
Mickenety, w. Elmer Booth.
Cornet solo, Concert Polka" Matilee
Loeb, accompanied by s. M. Loeb.
Aria, my Heart Is Weary" Thomas
Miss Helen Shields, accompanied by Miss
j. Russell Brown.
Violin solo, "Balade ct Vieuxtemps," E
H. Clark, accompanied by Mrs. Pearl M
Powell.
Ladies' quartet, robin Affair."" Mrs. w
A. Banks. Tertila Eismeyer, Stella Flynn
Lille Scanlon.
Recitation, "Cataline's Defiance" James
A. Reardon.
Contralto solo, "A Dream" Bartlett
Miss Lille Scanlon.
Mixed quartet, Mrs. Newkirk, Miss Tor
rey, Messrs. Newkirk and Stevens.
Solo, Miss Inez Moore4
The herald., 1898-05-26
rHE MoNIroR PURITAN
The Finest Fighter in the Navy, Her
Men and Officers All Agree

One of the warrant officers of the United
States monitor Puritan. which Is with
the blockading squadron off Cuba, gives
in a letter to a friend in this city, some
interesting observations on the Puritan's
work.
I'VE are all convinced" he writes. that
the Puritan under the proper oirc0m-
stances, is the finest fighting boat IN the
navy; but she has her restrictions. There
is no question about the high defensive
qualities Of the monitor type for harbor
work. Our low freeboard makes us
small target for the enemy. and our H.
inch guns makes us very dangerous to an
enemy. Captain Harrington and Lieu
tenant Commander ]. Russell Selfridge
have worked our crew into fine condition.
and there is no question as to the loyalty
of the men or their skill with the big guns.
Our low freeboard. however, precludes
any possibility of our coaling at sea with
safety, and as our coal capacity Is COM
paratively small, unless lee is afforded.
so that the monitor may open her deck
scuttles with safety, we must return to
coaling station. Such was the case off
Matanzas, where there was an open sea to
windward and no protection. The Puri-
tan did good work at Matanzas, as you
probably know, and our guns were very
effective. 1 notice that some Of the
newspapers commented on the fact that
our fire was slow. That was according
to orders to prevent a waste Of ammu-
milton. We didn't want the gun captains
to throw away shots carelessly in their
first brush. Everything on board moved
like clockwork, and our men behaved
cp1ordidlv o-Nawt York Sim
The herald., 1898-05-26
Memorial Exercises

The exercises Of Memorial day promise
to be more than usually impressive this
year and more generally observed. FRI
day evening Stanton post and corps held
memorial exercises for members who have
died during the past year and Bartlett
Logan post and corps similar service on
Saturday evening. Sunday at IL a. m. the
G. A. r. posts and corps will attend Simp-
son tabernacle in a body, where special
sermon for the occasion wils be delivered
by the pastor, Rev. L. NJ Hartley. Mon
day morning the program at Evergreen
cemetery will be as follows:
Opening address by Colonel H. Glaze,
post commander; prayer by Chaplain f. E.
Werth; song by the Breed street school,
"Cover Them Over" address by Rev. j.
B. Holloway; calling roll of dead, Adju-
tant John Davis; dedicating floral monu-
ment in memory Of the Maine victims. by
the members of Columbia circle Ladies of
the G. A. r.. song, by the entire audience,
under the direction Of Rev. Werth.
The following organizations and schools
will take part: Bartlett-Logan post No.
6, Bartlett-Logan w. R. c. No. Z, Columbia
circle Ladies of the G. A. r., Rosecrans
camp Sons of Veterans, Union circle, La
dies of the G. A. r., Breed street school
Second street school.
The Veterans fife and drum corps will
furnish music. The government has do
mated two condemned 24-pound cannon
which will be mounted and decorated al
corners of the plot.
AT Rosedale cemetery appropriate exer.
Icses will be held by Stanton post and
corps. A full program for the day will be
published later.