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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-05-14
DURH.le SALE.
ESTATE OF AZELIE COMEAU, DECEASED,
WIFE OF ONE2IME CARRlERE
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST LANDRY.
No. 55l6,

BY virtue of an order Of the Honorable the
Eleventh Judicial District Court of Louisiana
holding sessions i'll and for the Parish OF St
Landry. there will be sold at public auction to
the last and highest bidder. by the underayIe
JOINT Administrators, at the last residence of
the deceased, in the town of Opelousts, Par
ish of st. Landry, Louisiana, OH
Saturday, the 4aIa Day OF she Month
Of June, 1898,
Commencing at the hour of II a. IN, the f,l-
lowing described property, to-wit:
One lot of ground situated in tho town OF
OpelotSas, Louisiana, with all the buildings
and improvements thereon. bounded on tho
north by property belonging to f. ID. Esti-
lette, on the south by - street ON the
east by Court street and on the west by prop
erty belonging to HOnorG Fusclicr and i. ID
Estilette.
The undivided onc-third of wood land stu
atcd at Prairie Bond, beng the s. va of sec
ton SO, Township s. south of Range . east.
Lot Number Three, containing tfty-two and
twelve one, e,hundreths acres. as per plat fled
by H. y: Llttell Ill suit entitled H. l.. Garland
VS.. AZelie COmeau, wife, No. 1880 of the Dis
trict Court, st. Landry, La.
One arlnor one bed and bedding one brand
ing iron thus ID a
TermS--CaSh
CORA ANSLEM,
JOSEPH ANSLEM.
April 3Oth, 1898. Joint Administrators
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PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
by virtue of an order of the Honorable Elrv-
enth judicial District Court of the State of
Louisiana, IN and for the parish OF st Landry
there Will he sold al public auction to the last
ana highest bidder. 10y the undersigned admin
lstrator or Il duly qualified anctiunctr at tho
last residence of the deceased in Little Prairie
Mamou, st. Landry Parish, La, on
wednesday,, May 2J, 1898,
the followin" described property. belonging to
the estate OF Emtlie Butler. tu-wit
The plantation, the last residence of the .lc-
ceased, situated in Little Prairie Mamo,, Parish
OF st. landry, containing about eighty ar
rents. bounded north by Emilien Fonttlint
William Butler and others, east by Sthastieu
Fontenot and j. ri. Landrcncau, south by j.
=. j. Landreneau and west hy Tr'lsmar and
A tract of ahol,t twenty arprnts of woodland
in the same ncighrorhood, bounded mort by
J. l.. }. Lan,lrcncau, east and south by Joseph
Tate and west by Bayou DIES Cannes.
tract OF land containing about three ar
pentS, bounded north by -, cast by -
south by Celcstin NJ. Fonnnot and west by
One tract of wood land i'll the same ucichbcr-
hood, cotainng about thirty arprnts, bounded
north by Alex. II. Fontcnot, east hy Archie
Nidrne, south and west by Bayou DIES Cannes
One lot Of five head OF horses one ball face
horse; one lot of about sixty head of horned
cattle; one Old wagon; one lot of oll plows
and harness; one old buggy: one corn mill
jars. barrels. etc; six beds and hcddng ono
lot housholu furniture; one lot sheets, blankets
and quilts; one gum furniture, kitchen
utensils. crorkery, etc; nine head OF hogs
about 900 boards; about 80 barrels of corn ono
lot OF ploW gears, tools. etc; one half Interest
Ill cultivator; one lot of chains etc
Terms and COnditions-AN Authorizations of
five dollars and under. cash aud all adludica-
flons over said amount. payable january 1st
1899, and January 1st, 1900, for the movahles
and all adJudcations of lands to he payable In
three equal annual installments from day OF
sale ; all to be evidenced by notes payable to
the order of the administrator, secured by spe-
clal mortgage and vendOrs's privilege on the
property sold, and tho notes to be further &C.
cured by two good solvent securitea to the
satisfaction of the administi ator. and to bear
eight per cent yearly interest from day OF sale
WILLIAM M. FONTENOT
April 16, 1898. Administrators
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Contractor Sanders has sus-
pended work on the tank tower,
because of the fact of the toun-
dation being condemned by City
Engineer Sylvester. Mr.. Sanders
will not continue until the coun-
Gil determine definitely upon the
foundation.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-05-14

Smiths magnificent soda fountain is q
"thing of beauty and joy forever and
produces all the delicious drinks of the
season. Drop in and try IA sample of his
latest delcacies in the summer bever-
aya liun
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NOTICE OF TARLEAU
ESTATE OF JOSEPH FUSiLIEH.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST LANDRY

Whereas, Honore Fusilier, of the Par.
lsh OF st. Landry, administrator OF the abov o
estate has filed tableau of the CLASSIFICATION
OF debts OF said estate accompanied by Ms
petition praying for the hOmolOgatioil uf tao
same;
And, whereas the prayer of said petition la
been granted by an order OF court besvts a
date May 4, 1898.
Therefore any person intending to make ep-
position to said appointment will Ale the sess.
i'll writing III my office in the town of Orelok,
sas, in ten days from the present notice.
ALFRED PhVY,
May 7, 1893. Clerk
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BY virtue of writ of feri fac.as issued
out of the Hon. the Eleventh Judicial District
Court of the State of Louisiana, in and for the
parish of st. Landry, i'll the above entitled and
numbered suit, and to me directed, have sclz-
cd and will proceed to sell ut public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the principal
front door of the Courthouse, i'll the town of
Opelousas, i'll the parish of st. Landry, on
Saturday, May II, 1898,
at II o'clock a. H., the following describe,l pro.
perty, towit:
The northwest quarter of section twenty
seven, in township four, south OF range one
west. situated in the parish of st. Landry. La
together with all the buildings and i'm prove
ncnts thereon, containing one hundred and
sixty four and 94IIOO acres.
Seized in the above entitled suit
TcrmS-Cash
w. S. FRAIEE.
April 3. 1888. Sheriff.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-05-14

Our readsrs will find in our telegla-
CHIC dispatches a pretty complete synOp-
sis of the war news as received daily
since our last issue up to the hour OF GO
ing to press, Friday evening.
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What with war with America,
war in the Philippines, war in Cuba
and war at home, Spain is in sore
straits. Verify her condition is a
pitiable one.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-05-14

Mrs. Pitre Leger of Port Barre
VINO gave birth to four children
on Monday last is on the road to
recovery. There are two boys
snd two girls, all four weighing
!ogether 25 pounds, each Of near
the same weight and all
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-05-14

The steamer, j, E. Trudeau,
struck hidden snag six miles be-
low Bayou Sara, a few days ago,
and sank. All the passengers and
crew were saved and it is expect
ed the boat will be raised.
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Personal.

Mr.. j. H. Cole, of Bayou Chi
cot, was attending to business in
Opelousas this week and gave oul
Office an appreciated visit
Rev. l.. MaillucAet, of Port
Barre, was welcome caller at
our office Wednesday.
Claude Mayo, Esq. of Lake
Charles, was circulating among
his numerous friends here We'd
nesday.
Capt. Sam Haas, Commander
of r. <. Lee Camp No. ii, L. G.
v, and Capt. l.. d. Prescott,
Past Commander. were in town
this week, and both the old vets
were full of the war spirit.
Mr.. w. w. Duson and Hon. c.
G. Duson, of Crowley, are visi-
tors to Opelousas this week.
Mr.. VIM. Crawford and sister,
of Washington, were visitors in
town yesterday.
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Father dailluchet, of Port Bar
re, enter ained the choir of the
Opelousa9 Church at his hospita-
BILE home last Sunday evening,
where an agreeable time was
spent. Besides being a most en-
Pertaining host, Father Mailluchet
amused his guests with a beauti-
fnl Aeolian organ which he re-
Gently received from the manufac-
tnrers, and which is something of
I 9 novelty.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-05-14

DR.. r. Nj. Littell has returned to
Opelousas, and resumed practice. His
Offices is on Main street, adjoining St.
Landry State Bank.
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. 0 % q

Residence for rent in OpeIousas, in u
desirable part of town. House large
and roomy with outbuildings and am
pie grounds. Possession given imme-
diateIy. Apply at this Office.
This place ia within five blocks of
the High School, about three blocks
from Catholic Church and same dis
tance from Sunnyside Park.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-05-14

For SALE-A good young mare bro
ken to saddle and harness. Cheap.
Apply at this office.
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Preaching at the Presbyterian
Church on Sunday, May 18th at
eleven o'clock, by the Rev. John
Edwards. All are invited.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-05-14

The Opelousas Brick g. Tile works
will pay good prices for Split Hickory
in forms 14x3 10y ?6 inches long also
Hickory, Poplar, Oak, Gum and Ash
saw legs
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ESTATE OF MARC GUIRITE LAFLEUR, wife
ofJOSEPH FUsILIER.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COUiI
ST LANDRY. No,

Whereas, On6zime Fusier, of the rarisi, of
st. Landry, Administrator of the estate of Mar
gnrite Laeur, deceased, has filed final tableau
OF classification of debts, distribution OF funds
and final account of administration Of said es-
t,tc, accompanied by his petition praying for
the homologation OF the same
And. whereas, the prayer of said petition has
been granted by an order OF court hearing dat te
May 4. 1898.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to ali
persons interested to make opposition tu said
tableau to file same in writing, in my office in
the town OF Opclousas within the time rcqnir-
ed by law, why the SAID tableau should not he
hOmolOgated and confirmed.
A. PAVI,
May 7, '99 Clerk
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b. F. Perley, the we'll ,wn expert
gin-wright, vii! be prepared, as usual,
to do any work in his line the coming
season in St. Landry and adjoining par.
ishes.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-05-14

We want all the printing you can give
us and we will guarantee it to be done
we'll and cheap.
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TOWN LOT FOR SALE.

desirable building lot in Opclonsas, on
North street, east of Bayou Tess0u, adjoining
the residence OF P. j. Lefebyre, Esq. For par
ticulars apply to p. j. LEFEBVRE,
Feb. Is tt Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-05-14

For little money you can buy lots of
goods at Fred. L. Sandoz's. Come and
be convinced.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-05-14

Children's Day Services at the
NJ. e. Church, Opelousas, Sun
day May Is, at IL o'clock Il. M.
Everybody invited.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-05-14

Services at the Episcopal church
on Sunday, May 18th, at 5 p. IN.
Communion on Monday, 18th at
1880 a. m.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-05-14

The erection of DR.. j. p. Sal
zan's new building on main street
will commence in a short while.
Mr.. Frederic of New Orleans will
be the supervising Architect and
builder. The bricks arc being
handled.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-05-14

See A. G. Skiles for Lumh her, Shingles
Bricks, Lime, Sand and Cement.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-05-14

Now is your chance to put your prem
lses in order-Skiles is selling lime at
81 10 per barrel.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-05-14
A Naval Skirmish.

Port-au-Prince, May 9th.-The
United States Cruiser Montgom-
cry is reported to have been fired
upon by some unknown Spanish
war ship. The Cruiser promptly
returned the fire, and it is sup
posed did some damage to the
Spanish ship.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-05-14

We want your advertisement, and
will be glad to do your job printing.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1898-05-14

Safety deposit boxes for rent at the
st. Landry State Bank.
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The influx of tramps into Ope-
Iousas is beginning to be notice
able to the housewives, who gen.
orally have to contend with these
perepatetic individuals. IL there
= no ordinance bearing on this
subject there should be one en-
acted.
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=9aH2D Proceedings of political NEE
ings,. obituary notices, cards o
E thanks, etc, will be published q
advertisements, and must be paid for. Partie
Interested will please bear this IN mind
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just think! Lime ut $11O per bar
rel at Skiles' lumber yard.
Fresh eggs, chickens aud all country
produce at Fred. l.. Sand0z's.
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Spanish Torpedo Boat Des.
troYer Blown I'D.
Mob in Full Sway.

Madrid, May 11th. A mob
burned the warehouses here this
morning; they have almost taken
possession of the city.
In Legrone a mob of women
pillaged the stores for provisions.
The cavalry charged upon the
women and were repulsed by them
in great confusion.
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LOCAL, BRIEFS

See A. c.. Skiles for lime 81 10 per
barrel
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Get soda water and milk shakes at
Smiths.
Lime ut $110 per barrel at SkiIes'
lumber yard.
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Americans Beaten Back.

Havana, May 12.-Four Ameri-
can vessels have taken position
off Cienfuegos. They opened fire
on the town early yesterday morn
ing which was promptly returned
from the forts.
The Americans tried to land
barges with men and arms but
were compelled to retreat. The
Spanish troops assisted by guns
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NO. 35
DUBLHC SALE.
ESTATE or EMEIIE BULl.ER, WIDOW
No

PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
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for Tampa, Florida. They will
accompany first military expedi-
ton to Cuba unless the plans as
arranged now are changed.
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The Powers ask England to
Intervene.

London, May 6.-Certain Of
the European powers have asked
England to intervene in the His
pano-American war. England
has flatly refused.
1t IS thought here that Captain
Sampson will attack the Cana
ries.
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Sampson Engaged the Span.
ish Fleet.

New York, May 1lth.-The
Journal publishes this morning a
report from Porto Rico which
says that Admiral Sampson met
the Spanish fleet in a spirited en-
gagement yesterday. No particu-
lars are reported.
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Landed in Cuba.

Key West, May 12th.-The ex-
pedition that left Tampa yester-
day under Dorst landed in Cuba
some fifty miles from Havana. It
carried arms and ammunition to
Insurgents.
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TELEGRPHIC WAR. NEWS

=, We are indebted to the Daily Mon
ltor for the following special kilograms
on the war:
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GMESEsHFF,S SALE,

JAMES o. CHACHERE VS.. NANCY ROB
ERT5, WIDOW.
No. 1920.
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Must Obey Dewey.

Hong Kong, May 1.-THE In
surgent chief, Aguinaldo, has is
sued orders to the Insurgents that
they must obey Dewey or else suf-
fer court martial.
Washington DC. May 1.-THE
President has sent Dewey's name
to the Senate for confirmation as
Rear Admiral.
Coyoncoy, Erororo1 tho Cnor.
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Sampson Probably "In It. "

Washington, May 9th.-News
of a battle between the Spanish
Cape Verde feet and SIMPSONS s
Squadron off the shores of San
Domingo have reached here,
though it has not yet been con-
firmed. The report gives no par
ticulars as to the result. 1t is ex-
pected that authentic neks will
reach here to-day. I
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Sampson Turns Loos.

Cape Verde Fleet Located.
Washington, May 13.-OAicia
information has been received BY
Navy Department saying that the
Cape de Verde feet is at Marti
nique.
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A Mutiny aboard the Alamo.

Key West, May 6.-There was
a mutiny among the fremen on
the Alamo that was conveying
detachment of West Point en-
gineers to Cuba. The mutiny was
qulckl y suppressed by the officers.
Serious international questions
are likely to arise from the capt
ure of the French navel reserve
ship. 1t is thought that it was
taking recruits to Havana to aid
Spain.
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NOTICE OF F1NAL TABsEAU.

April .. 1898.
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DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

No. 1920.
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A Massacre at Manila.
Dewey PoWerless.

Hong Kong, May lOth.-Com-
mander Dewey is reported here to
be utterly powerless to control
insurgents, nor can he enable the
Spanish to do so. A perfect
reign Of terror prevails in the
province.
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Provisions for Porto Rico.

Porto Rico, May l0th.-The
Cobina arrived here with provi-
slons for Spanish soldiers. 1t was
protected by Spanish war ships
who were sighted and chased by
U. S. ships. The people here
have sufficient provisions for sew
eral months.
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NOTES FROM THE TEACHERS COLLEGE

Tho unusual activity in all departments OF Teach
o-s College has resulted In a demand for extra
sactiors in nearly every department NO less than
,wenty-sx colleges and universities are represented
~, graduates who have enrolled this autumn.
The graduate students, about sixty IN NUMBER
all In residence and taking full courses. met on
Wednesday afternoon In response 10 call from
Dean Russell The object OF the meeting was 10
consider the expediency Of forming a club espe-
ciaIv for such students l.. n. Galbraith was ap-
nointed chairman pro tenn, and after Drief us
,,ssio, Of the advantages 10 be derived from such
~ 1ssoriation il was unanimously resolved 10 or
ganiz4 the Graduate Students Gun or leachsrs
Mr. Feeder and Mr Major were appointed on "A
c,,,,,;, 100 10 draft A constitution and bylaws. 10
he submitted at the next meeting. ne committee
Us instructed 10 describe the chlet ann or me
Inn 10 ha the discussion OF educational questions
~ common interest" Social features are 10 De SUD-
ortinatc 10 the principal function.
The students club. the old organization, com
r-i.i,g the whole student body. both specials ana
regulars held It's first yearly meeting Oh luesuaS
,,,6en officers were elected 10 MI vacancies ana
Dians we're formulated for the work or the year
The (ee club held its first meeting. thls Weeh
Ul,h fine showing. The question OF adml,,,lnis
nv, wo,nan,s club is under consideration. In case
,bs decision Is adverse the men VII! loIH eIcs5
cuh of their own There Is also talk OF barnard
students Joining the Clee club -. .,o
The Bryson Library will hereafter ne hspo Vp "
A speciaI meeting OF the Executive Coinmlio..e q,
tho BOARD OF Trustees Of Teachers Cohese -
called FOR next Tuesday afternoon 49,. ro,,.s,.
The college has rendered the use Oh 49,, n,. ~ the
Science Laboratory 10 the COOKING ciassSs ~ ,,,o
Harlem Branch OF the Young women nti Htnr
asxociatton where the classes VIII neet on "o'
day and Wednesday evenings AT ociocN
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BROADWAY TRENCHES CAUSE TROobL
SEVERAL SERIOUS ACCIDENTS ALONG THb
THoROUGHFARE WITHIN A SHORT TINE.

SEVERAL SERIOUS ACCIDENTS ALONG THD
rHoRoUGHFARE WITHIN SHORT TINE.
A horse attached 10 hanson driven by James
Mccormack ~ No. 1A West Fifty-second-st. fell
into an excavation in Broadway. between Thirty
first and Thirty-second SITS. last evening AT $40
o'clock There three women In the hanson,
but they were not hurt. After hours work ny
tho employees Of the Metropolitan Street Railway
COMPANY the horse was got out OF the ditch.
While the crowd watching the extrication Or
the horse q nickDocket attempted 70 go through tho
rockets Of Frank Tully. coachman. Tully grasped
the man by the arm. but he broke away, ran
down broadway and turned into Thirtieth-st. and
hid in restaurant doorway. He was captured
nv Policeman McCabe. OF the West Thrtieth-st
station and locked up.
Mrs Wood the wife Of benjamin Wood. Ed
tor o, The Daily News" driven late yes
terday afternoon TO Wanamaker's store, in Broad
vav After Mrs Wood had entered the store her
coacbman turned the horses 10 drive the carriage
tn the feminist. side OF the building. A- ne did so
one OF them SHE'D and fell into the trench on the
w,st side OF the cabe-car tracks. dragging me
other with him. Several laborers were working In
10 trench al tho time All escaped injury. but
1"bn Rabbi. Of No $50 Washington-ave, Brooklyn;
who was Knocked down 10y one OF the horses. ana
as Lau'ed ont unconscious He was taken TO 81:
yfncont's Hospital The horses were eXtrlcateu
V4tI considerable difficulty. The coachman was
arrested. but not held, ~, - ,.,,o.
Earlier In the afternoon Lucius Penno. an Italian
Iohorer was Injured by the caving In Of part or
the Broadway trench In which NJ, was Work'ilE ~
Enurth-st He was badly bruised. and was taken
70 81 Vincent's Hospital.
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GRAPES.
REPORT FROM SANTIAGO.

Mail advces received al the REQ Cross head
quarters here from Mfr Elwell in charge Of the Red
Cross Cuban relief ship San Antonio. dated Key
West October TO- state that he took on board the
San Antonio the following supplies. being all that
the Cuban Relief Commission had in the Key West
warehouse with the exception OF sufficient supply
FOR local distribution for thirty days:
Twenty-Five barrels lard. 30 barrels biscuit -
bags salt 3 barrels coffee 80 bags beans ~ boxes
salmon chests tea, p boxes clothing barrels
sugar. a boxes medicine. barrels EPSON salts and
ba rs OF hammocks
The Central Cuban Relief Committee is awaiting
the advice Of Miss Barton I'm regard 10 sending the
Ss Antonio to supplement the relief work being
done in Santiago Provinces by Agent Warner. He
reports that the large cargo landed from the
schooner Morse IL inadequate for the needs Of the
5000 destitute people suffering from famine. and
from small pOx and other contagious diseases 4
large quantity Of vaccine virus will be sent to
Agent Warner by the first means Of uansporta-
ton from New-York