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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Micha ell urtain, Plainfeld, ILL.,,
makes the statement that she caught
cold, which settled on her lungs she was
treated for month by her family physi-
clan, but grew worse. He told her she
was hopeless victim of consumption and
that no medicine could cure her. Her
druggist suggested DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for consumption; she bought a
benefited from first dose. She continued
its use, and after taking six bottles found
herself sound and well; now does her
own homework, and is as well as she ever
was. Free trial bottles of this Great Dis
covery at Geo. It. Lights Drug Store
Large bottles so cents and $500.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19

Judge E. Boyd Faulkner, of Mar
tinsburg, held a special term of the
Circuit Court for Mineral county at
Keyser last week to hear certain
cases in which Judge r. M. Daily
was not eligible. The famous Pierce
chancery suit against the trustees of
a Presbyterian church was decided
in favor of Mr.. Pierce. This suit
had been IN court for almost a gen
Grafton.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19
County Commissioners.

EDITOR SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON:
Dear Sir:-Mr. John P Kearfoot, of
the Kearneysville vicinity. has been
spoken of as suitable man to be elected
County Commissioner for Middleway
district at the next election. Mr.. Kear-
foot is a man of the people, with the pub
lie interest throughly at heart, and if he
would consent to run no better selection
could be made. We would like to hear
from him through your valuable paper
on the subject. VosE PopuT1.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19

"A full assortment of children's picture
books at DR.. Bishops drug store.
A few hundred II mo. cloth-bound
books at 10 to IS cents each at DR.. Bish-
ops prug store.
Superfuous hair, moles, warts and other
facial blemishes removed by electricity by
DR.. ]. P. Bishop,
You will find nice and beautiful as
sortment of medallions, alta and 50 cents
each, at DR.. Bishops drug store.
You will find full and complete line
of dressing cases, lap tablets, photograph
frames and portrait frames at DR.. Bish-
ops drug store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by
HALLS Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY d CO., Props. Toledo, o,
We the undersigned, have known F. ]
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly, honorable in all business transuc-
tions and financially able to carry out any OBJ
legations made by their firm.
West 81 Truax Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. @
Walding, Kinnan Il Marvin, Wholesale Drug
Eists. Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Price. 75c. per bottle
Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills arc the hest
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19
Died in Washington City July 9th, Of

Died in Washington City July 9th, Of
intermittent fever, at the residence of his
uncle, Mr.. Thomas Loman, Thomas g.
Mcmahon, aged II years. He had been
adopted by his nunt and uncle with whom
he resided and was a remarkably bright
boy. The remains were brought here on
the 7th and the funeral services were CON
Quoted in the Lutheran Church and the
remains inferred in the Lutheran Gene
tery.-.H. II. Sentinel.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19
Before You Ride Your WheeI

Be sure to shake into your shoes Aliens Foot.
Ease, a powder for the feet. 1t keeps your
feet cool and comfortable, prevents sweating
feet, and makes your endurance ten-fold
greater Over 100, 600 wheel people are using
Aliens Foot-Easc. They all praise it. La
dies, insist on having 1t. 1t gives rest and
comfort to smarting, hot, swollen, aching ner-
vous feet. At all druggists and shoe stores,
CSC. Sample FREE by mail. Address, Allen
s. Olmsted. Lie Roy, n. Y. Je2S-4w
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19
BIacksmithing.

The undersigned has taken the old and well.
known Ihos. w. Davis Blacksmith Shop. and
will hereafter conduct the Smith Business in
all Its branches ut this old established stand.
Horse-Shoeing specially. and all kinds of
work executed promptly and at reasonabIe
rates. Has had long experience in the busi-
ness, and will guarantee satisfaction.
July Sly. ABRAHAM ARMSTRONG.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19
MEET.
Charles Town, w. va,
AUGUST q, 1898.
COMMENCING AT 2 P, NJ. SHARP,
Races held under the L. A. w.
Rules and L. A. w. Sanction.

There will be Five Races, run on quick
estinS than any heretofore. Prizes ranging
from $500 to $500, personally selected by
twenty-four racing men. Valuable prizes give
guarantee of good riders and fast time
Prizes on exhibition ut the jewelry store of c.
w. Brown, subject to inspection.
Handicap entries close July 2s. at 10 n. m.
Apply at once TO the undersigned for entry
blanks.
One of the races to be run on the Australian
Plan-something especially exciting and inter
The view from the railroad will be ohstruct-
ed by cotton cloth, and the only way to see
the races and keep from being laughed at is to
pny the small admission fee of 10cts and enter
the gate. The expenses are heavy and this is
only done as u means of self protection.
j. NJ PHILLIPS
Race Promoter
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19

TERMS OF SALE.-One-third of the pur-
chase money Cash on the day of sale. one
third in one year, and the residue in two
years from said date; the deferred payments
TO bear interest and to be evidenced by the
bonds of the purchaser, or purchasers; the
is all paid. Possession given upon conirna2
ton of the Gales by the Court, except as
follows: The growing crop of corn ON the
thirty-tw acre parcel is reserved, with the
right OF the tenant to cut, secure and remove
the same; the tenants of lots Nos. 1 and g.
and the half interest in No 4. are entitled to
remain in possession until March 81. 1899
but the purchasers will be entitled to receive
the rent Gccruing from the day of sale.
Sale to commence al II A. VI.
GEORGE BAYLOR,
FORREST w. BROWN.
JOSEPH TRAPNELL.
Special Commissioners.
HEFLEBowER & WEST, Auct'rs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19
Committed Meeting.

To the members of the Democratic Executive
Committee of Jefferson County:
There viii be meeting of the committee in
Charles Town on Friday, July 90, 1898, at 10
Am. A full meeting is urgently requested.
Business of Importance to be transacted.
JNo. NJ. DANIEL, Chairman.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19

FOR YOUNG LADIES, ROANOKE. Va.
Schools for Young Ladies in the South Mag
nificent buildings, all modern improvements.
Campos ten acres. Grand mountain scenery
in Valley of Va, famed for health. European
and American teachers. Full course. Supe-
rior advantages in Art and Music. Students
rom Twenty-Five States. For catalogues adj
dress the President,
MATTE p HARRIS Ro,uol-e Vo
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD,
Popular Excursion TO Niagara Falls Thursday
.Inln 2S.

A Ten (1o) Day Tour to Niagara Falls,
Americas Greatest Natural Wonder, via
B. & o. Royal Blue line and the Lehigh
Valley Route, through the Lehigh and
Wyoming Valleys-the Switzerland OF
America. Special train of elegant day
coaches and parlor cars will be run on
Thursday, July 2Sth, leaving
Washington, D. C....s.15 a. m.
Baltimore, Md.
Round trip tickets for this excursion
will be placed on sale at the following
stations at the rate annexed:
Harper's Ferry, Al, IN
Shenandoah Junction - n
Charles Town, W. Va, 800. ii 20
Stop overs allowed on return trip at
6ufalo' Rochester. Geneva, Burdette
watkins Glenn and Mauch Chunk
Special arrangements for dinner and
supper en- route at very reasonable rates
Call on Ticket Agents, Baltimore & Ohio
R. R., for full particulars.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19

The Charles Town correspondent of the
Baltimore Sun says: Mr. r. w. Nor
row, of the Farmers Advocate, is can
didate for the Legislature from the sew
enth delegate district, composed of the
counties of Jefferson, Berkeley and Nor
gan
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19

A house on farm of Judge E. Boyd
Faulkner, in the old furnace vicinity,
near Harper's Ferry, was partially de.
stroyed few days ago. Some of
the walls being stone, remain. The
loss is $500 more or less. The property
was insured by the agency of Washington
& Alexander.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19
FIFTY ACRES

A plat aud description of the above de-
scribed lots, and the land ut Kabletown. can
be seen at the law office of Mr.. TrapnclI. in
Charles Town, aud will be exhibited at the
sale. For the purchaser of the mill the right
will be reserved, as now exercised, to go upon
the said tweuty-cight acre parcel of land for
the purpose of cleaning and caring for the
Mill Race.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19

Mr.. Richard Baylor, cousin of Capt.
George Baylor of this place, was among
those wounded in the gallant charge at
Santiago. Ali the Baylors are fighters
from the first water.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19
NOTICE TO CREpIToRs

To ot the Creditors of W. n H. spanglet. de-
= In pursuance of Decree Of the f,,rcr;.
court o. the County of jefferson, made in n
cause therein pending to subject the real
estate Of the said w. II. H. spanger. to the
present your claims against the esfsts ~ no 10
s s9ld w H. ii. spangler for Naturalization to
leon Moore, Esq, Conmissioner. at his
sn ~ the said county, or before the 18th
=, Witness Jno. ". Daniel. Clerk Of sa,d
court this 7th day of June, 1898.
JrI,s =. JNO. N. DANIEL,
VI C.1erl
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19

Last week we mentioned that Captain
George Baylor had returned sword leap
tured from a Federal officer by himself
during the late war; to the said officer or
members of his family. He has been
notified of due appreciation of his act
and that he had been elected an honora-
ry member of the Red Cross Society of
Buffalo, New York.-Free Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19

Gov. Tyler, Gen. Roger "A. Pryor and
other prominent speakers are announced
to take part in the ceremonies attending
the unwilling of the Confederate monu-
ment at LuraY next Thursday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19
own Qrdinance.

The Town Council of Charles Town on
Monday, July 4, 1898. adopted the following
throw entrails of any animals, or f1eshings OF
animal hides, in Eyift's run, or kill or slaugh-
ter for sale any animal within the corporate
limits of Charles Town. or within one hundred
yards of Evitt's run. north Dr west of said
town, within one mile from the corporation
limits, he shall upon conviction thereof be
fined i've dollars for the first offence, and ten
dollars for each subsequent offence.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
July .. Mayor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19

DR.. Chas. L. Baker, of Leesburg, Va,
son of Sheriff Baker of this county. has
been appointed to position in the army,
and was ordered to report at Camp AL
ger, near Washington, last week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19

The Harpers Ferry correspondent of
the Shepherdstown Independent says:
" The corporation wants to rent r.
horsepower engine and engine man."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19
REUNION REPORTED CHURCH,
Pen Mar, Nd, July 81, 1898.

For the above occasion the N. & w.R. r.
will sell July 81, for train passing Charles
Town at 9:4l only, round trip tickets at $1.1O
each, good for two days
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19

A writer in the shepherdstown indie
pendent presents the name of Mr. John
P. Kearfott for District Delegate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19
Positive Tax Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the Taxes due
the Corporation of Charles Town must posi-
tiUely be paid. The obligations of the Town
have to be met, and the Council have directed
me to go ahead and distrain for Taxes if not
otherwise paid. To avoid this necessity tax
payers must come forward at once otherwise
the law tciu be poSittoely enforced
j. a. Il. MATHENA,
June Ii. Collector
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19

Col. ]. Garland Hurst is a candidate
for reelection to the House of Delegates
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19
NOTICE.

~, Notice Is hereby given that will execute
1 ne. above decree at my office, i'm Charles
aT,,',. M Isas Virginia, the 18th dny of
,o6 Given under my hand this 2sth dav of limo
Jnlv - CLEoN MOORE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19

W. W. w.
Saturday, august 18Th, 1898,
at IL o'clock, the following lots ON the suhdi-
vision of the Charles Town Mining, Manufac-
turing and Improvement Company, at Charles
Town, as follows:
Lot No. 10, in Block 1853, fronting so TT. on
Lot No. Q, in Block liz, fronting 25 feet on
Sonth Avenue.
Lot No. 48, in Block 100. fronting a5 feet on
9th Avenue.
ALL LOTS EXTENDING BACK 1875 FEET.
TERMs.-oASn.
For further particulars apply to A. G, Wynn
koop, Charles Town, W. Va.
run. p T. D. JERvEY.
July t2
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19
commiesioner,s Notice.

In the Circuit Court of Jefferson County,
West Virginia.
". KAPLoN & BROTHER, trading as v
haplon u Brother s. w. LightneF. ]. G.
smith, administrator d. b. n c. t. n. of
EMANUEL Spangler, deceased j. G. Hurst
ana Amelia spaugler. Plaintiffs,
VS..
WILLIAM SPANGLER, in his own ripbt and
as Administrator of w III. H. Snanoler
Nette Spanglcr, Mary Spangler and An,
thony Busey..... Defendants
IN CHANCERY.
Extract from Decree of May IS, 1881
!, 1t Is adjudgcd ordered and decreed TINT
this cause be referred to Commissioner in
Chancery Gloon Moore, with Instructions TO
settle the Administration Account of william
Spangler as Administrator Of w. II II
Spangler, to convene the creditors of w. II.
II. spangler. ascertain the amounts OF their
debts and priorities. sD'''
ascertain the value and annual rental
SaIue oil the real estate of which w. II. II.
Spangler died seized and possessed.
To settle the account of w. H. II. spanpIer.
a agent under will of Emanual spaugler, and
Copy,-Teste.
JNo. N. DANIEL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19
FINAL NOTICE
To Taxpavers.

I have given taxpayers all the induI-
gence possibly can. No more time can
be given, and unless promptly paid 1
will be forced to proceed to collect the
same by levy and sale. This is final aud
EUGENE BAKER, Sheriff.
mav2I fo2
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19
THIRTY-TWO ACRES

of lard lying on the west side of said turn
pike. about one mile north of Kabetown.
near tho road leading to ShannOndale
Springs. adjoining F. b. s. Morrow, Geo. s.
RissIer'S and Logan Osbourn's heirs, land of
Excellent Quantity, unimproved.
A1so a Parcel of UnimproUed Land,
lying on the east aide of the Shenandoah
river, adjoining lands of Thomas F. Wood
ward, John 7. Clipp and others, containing
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19

I, John NJ. Daniel clerk of the Cfrcuit
Court, do certify that Joseph Trapnell, one
of the Special Commissioners above named
has.given bond, with security, before me, as
required by the terms of decree, above re-
cited. JNO. n. DANIEL,
July 10. Clerl,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19

"Tho Chicago School of salesmanship''
is located at 269 Dearborn street, Chicago.
The Western Trade Journal says: "AlI
in all, the Chicago School of Salesman.
ship is destined to accomplish the great
est work of the kind ever undertaken,
and as such is worthy of the highest praise
and encouragement The head of this
college, Mr.. Frank H. Dukesmith. left a
81 900 per year position to found this in.
sIitntion, which is evidence that the
school is conducted by man who is full.
ly up to his business. He has just added
to the faculty an instructor in psycboIogv
and logic, who pursued his studies in
these sciences in Yale and Harvard uni.
versities."
Mr.. Dukesmith took his first lessons in
the "art preservative with us in the
SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON Office. We con-
graduate Frank upon his high attain
ments, and wish him much continued
success
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19
Executors Notice.

The undersigned having qualified rs exec
utor of Robert Twymnn, decd notice is here
by given to all persons indebted to the estate
OF the deceased that immediate payment of
the same must be made. Those having claims
against said estate will please present the
same, properly authenticated, for settlement.
JOHN e. BURNS,
Jyl9-4t. EXT of Robt. TwYmmn. decd.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19

Miss Agnes, daughter of Hon. Geo. NJ
and Mrs. Beltzhoover, of this place, who
has been spending some time with reIa-
tives in Washington, d. O., has been
unanimously elected organist in St. Paul
Lutheran Church, 18th and H streets,
Washington, d. c., Rev. DIR. Domer, pas.
tor, to succeed Prof. olmstead, who has
been elected professor in the Metropoli-
tan College of Music. Miss Beltzhoover
is gifted with fine natural talent which
she has perfected by course of study in
the Conservatory of Music in New York.
She has been organist in St. Peters Lu-
theran Church, of this place, for some
time, and while she will be very much
missed here in the church and socially,
we congratulate DR.. Domer's congrega-
ton upon securing the services of such a
proficient musician.-,&ep. Ind.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19
Hoods Pills easy Easy 70 sSZ easy 6 TAX
PUBLIC SALE
OF
/" AVON MILLS
AND OTHER
Valuable Real Estate
NEAR KABLEToWN.


BY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
of jefferson County. pronounced on the 18th
day of May, 1898, in the suit in chancery,
therein pending, wherein Thomas Clipp's adj
ministrator ct al are plaintiffs and Charles II.
Kable's administrator ct ais are defendants,
the undersigned, Special Commissioners, will
offer for sale. at public cutlery, TO the highest
bidders, on
Friday, august u, 1898,
in front of the Court-House in Charles Town,
Jefferson County, West Virglnin, the follow
ing very valuable real estate, situate aud ly-
ing in and near the village of Kabletowu. IN
said County. on the west side of the IA BILE
town and Bloomery turnpike road, to-wit
LOT NO. l.,
fronting on the turnpike, containing onerood
and thirty percbes, improved by
A Commodious Stone Dwelling
LOT NO. 2,
containing one rood and eight perches, i'm
proved by Small Frame Dwelling
LOT NO. 8,
containing one rood aud tw enty -threc perches,
improved by large and comfortable
FRAME DWELLING,
where John j. Kable now resides;
LOT NO. 4,
an undivided one-half interest in lot con-
tanning one rood and three perches, improved
by
COMFORTABLE FRAME DWELLING,
now occupied by tenant. Mary Langdon is
the owner of the other one-half interest.
All these lots front on the turnpike, the
main street Of the village.
TOTC NOS < AMI r
separ ated by thfrty-foot road leading from
the turnpike TO the field in the rear of the
first named lots. No. contains one rood
and thirty perches, and is improved by q
Comfortable Dwelling,
THE MlLLER'S HOUSE.
No. contains one acre and thirty perches,
aud is improved by
Large Roller FIGURING
Mill,
known as Avon Mill. with capacity OF
thirty barrels of flour per day, has an excel
known us one of the Best Country Flour Mills
in the county.
LOTS
Z (two roods ard twenty prrch,s). 8 1.-TWO
roods and ten erches) and (thrce roods and
sixteen perches) unimproved.
Also parcel of land, adjoining said lots,
containing
TWENTY-EIGHT ACRES
and twenty-fnnr perches, very productive
limestone land,
WE'LL WATERED.
Improvements Barn. stabling and other Out
buildings.
Also at the same time and place, parcel OF
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-07-19
PUBLIC SALE
OF
Valuable Building Lots.
lSaturdaY, Auqnst 13th. 1a9

will offer at Public Sale, in front of the
Conrt- House in Charles Town, Jefferson coun-
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-03
THE FLYING SQUADRON.
The Scorpion is to be the Dispatch Boat
Work of Laying Mines.

Old Point Comfort, Va. May Ion
board the flagship Brooklyn off Fort
MOnroe.)-May day on the wal ships Of
the Flying Squadron found beautiful
weather and peaceful conditions at Old
Point. although about Hampton Roads
evidences We're seen Of warlike prepara-
tons. The work Of laying mines and
tOrpedOeS in the harbOr continued all day
i'll charge Of the army engineer corps
acting under Col. Frank. 1t is certain
that plans have been made and laid for
his sQuadrOn's work. but no specific or
ders are here.
The squadron is in perfect and very
formidable readiness for sea and can
leave at an hours notice. The story
that the ram Katahdin is attached to
the squadron is untrue. The converted
yacht now known as the Scorpion and
which is in command of Lieutenant Com
mander Mark. arrived at ; o'clock this
afternoon INC anchored with the feet
off Old Point. 1t is understood that
the Scorpion is to be the dispatch boat
Of the squadron, but she is also equipped
for fighting.
Officers of the fleet believe that the
Scorpion is a splendid addition to the
squadron. She can make Is knots. is
protected by side armor and has a fine
battery of fOur five inch and four six
Founders. For torpedo destroying she
would be unexcelled.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-03
WOULD LIKE TO HELP SPAIN.
Uruguaryans Threatened Our Consul
NiCthcroy Coming.

Montevideo, Uruguay, May Iva
Galveston, TeXas.-The United States
legation has been placed under guard.
The United States Minister, Mr.. VIM.
X. Finch, has received Il number Of
threatening letters from people who
sympathize with the Snaniards.
The Urugaryan newspapers are blam-
ing the government for its action, due
to its neutral attitude in the war be
tween Spain and the United States, in
prohibiting public performances and 9th
cr steps to raise subscriptions here IN
behalf of the Spanish navy. A number
of pro-Spanish proclamations have been
cOnfiScatcd and Il mass meeting of Span
ish sympathizers. which was to have
taken place at the Soils theater, has
been prohibited.
1t is announced here today in a dis
patch from Rio JaneirO, Brazil, that the
United States gunbOat Marietta, as well
as the United States battleShip Oregon.
arrived at that port yesterday. 1t is
added that they will resume their vOy-
g north today. accompanied by the
United States dynamite cruiser Mic
therOy. recently purchased from Brazil
by the government of the Unitde States.