HAVANA EARBOR.
An Interesting Sketch of this
Famous Cuban City.
Havana. This, as noticed, is
in point of importance, the prin
cipal harbor of -Cuba, and has
been described as one of the
best in the world, being deep
neough for vessels of the largest
class, sufficiently capacious to
receive a thousand ships of war,
and so safe that vessels ride se
curely without cable or anchor.
The entrance is by a channel
half a mile long, so narrow that
only a single vessel can enter at
once, and fortified through the
whole distance with platforms
works and artilery. The mouth
of this channel is secured by two
stroncr castles. That on the
eastern side, called Morro Castle
is built in the iorm of a triangle
fortified with bastions and moan
ted with heavy pieces, almos
level with the water. On the
opposite side of the channel is
another strong fort, called the
Punta Castle, connected with the
castle town on the north. The
city is situated on the western
side of the harbor and is sur
rounded by ramparts, bastions
and ditches. '
You enter under the Morro
Castle, situated on a high rock
on the south end of which is a
lighthouse, containing reflecting
lamps, which make a brillian
appearance, showing -a revol
viug light, which may be seen
25 miles, past which th chau
uel is so narrow tliiit yoi may
nearly touch the side with i
boat hook; the top of the ligh
overtops the masts of th- stout
est ships.
After entering throng j this
pass, you arrive at a set -..i, only
one hundred yards wide, on one
side of which is the I'linta Fort,
and on the other Castle Blanca,
a prodigious strong fort, directly
opposite the city. Having passed
these works, you enter a harbor
almost unrivaled. In passing
the first castle (Mono), you must
not come to "anchor, as a reef
lies olF the starboird as you ens
ter, which is dangerous.
It is stated that the entrance
to the harbor is rapidly rilling
up,
The harbor of Havana may
be distinguished at a distance
by the passes of Manangua,
which lies on the meridian of
the entrance, while the land,
both to the eastward and west
ward, is low and equal, with the
exception only of the Morro, or
little hill, surmounted by the
fortifications and lighthouse.
At six leagues to the easts
ward the Hills of Jaruca, or
Iron Hills, may be seen. These
are of moderate height and de
tached. The tables of Mariel
are about six leagues to the
westward, and, in advancing
not only th:se, but the Hills o
Cavanas may at times be seen
The form of the harbor can
be best understood by reference
tn the particular clan of it
from the survey of Don Jost De
Rio, by whom the position of
Morro Castle has been deter
mined.
The entrance in lies nearly
southeast and northwest, and i
is, therefore, very difficult to
enter When the breeze is not to
the northwest or esr.t northwest
The breeze enters it at about
10 a. m., and blows till sunset
and, therefore, it is only between
these hours that you can sail in
when the breeze is from east
noitheast to southeast, which is
rifVn in the rainv season, and
sometimes even in the dry sea
sou. Under such circumstances
tlir onlv resource is to anchor
in the Morro Shoal or Bank,
and entering by towing when
the breeze takes off, which is at
nicrht. As, on entering, these
difficulties are to be encountered
en rm croitlpr Ollt. VOU Will UOt
be quite free, for when the
breeze comes to the northeast,
which it often does in the dry
season, or that of the norths, it
is not only inconvenient, from
the wind being scant, but also
because a swell sets' into the
mouth of the harbor, which ren
ders this operation much expos
ed to danger. Generally speak
iug, it is best to enter about mid
day and to go out at the dawn
of day. Should the wind be
scant for getting in, it is advisa
ble to anchor outside the Morro
and tow or warp in at night.
In approaching the Havana
rom the eastward, care must be
taken to avoid a shoal spot, more
ban a quarter of a mile from
shore, and on which the ship
'Mariner," of Port Glasgow,
grounded in 181 5. The vessels
drew about seventeen feet of wa
ter, and from the shoal, the
shoal the Morro Castle bore
aboat south southwest distant
one mile,
NAVIGATOR.
The cure of Rheumatism has often
taxed medical skill, but it's prevention
has been very easy by an occasional
use of bimmons Liver Regulator. It
keeps the liver well regulated, and the
system free from poison. Therein is
the secret of health. VI have used it
for years for Indigestion and Coustipa
tion, and also found it gives one rejief
from a touch of Rheumatism." N. .
Hughes, Lordsburg, N. M.
Ordered To Sea As Scouts.
New York, April 25. The
steamships New York and St.
Louis, have been ordered to sea
as scouts. They are unarmed
and will return under full speed
when Spain's ships are sighted.
Gladstone Dyng.
London, April 2$. Gladstone
is rapidly sinking, and his fam
ily has been summoned to his
bedside.
Will Not Sell To Spain.
Rome, April 2$. Marquis
Viscount Venosta, Minister of
Foreign affairs, declared ' in the
Chamber of Deputies to day that
the Government would not per
mit the sale of the Italian crui
ser Garibaldi to Spain. It is in
timated that nothing will pre
vent her sale to the Argentine
Republic.
Preventing Departure of Fef
ogees.
St. Thomas, April 25. Ad
vices received from Porto Rico
say that the agitation on the Is
land is rapidly increasing. Price
of food are rapidly rising. The
authorities are preventing the
departure of refugees. Some
refugees arrived here yesterday
however, and report the Island
in a critical condition.
Protecting New York Harbor,
New York, April 25. The
department has issued regulas
tions regarding the entrance o
vessels in this harbor. No ves
sels will be allowed to pass
Sandy Hook between sunrise
and sunset. The rules were es
tablished for the guidance o
vessels in avoiding the sub
marine mines.
CASTOIIIA.
The fic
tinile of
18 OS
vrappeSi
THE WAR REVENUE BILL
Washington, April 26. Chair
man Dingley of the Ways and
Means committee submitted to
the House the War Revenue
Bill. He recites the necessity
to immediately provide a reve
nue because of the war with
Spain ; he says that if peace
had continued there would no
doubt have been sufficient reve
uue. There were three changes
in the bill submitted today from
that as originally drafted, as fol
lows : A discount of five per
cent, on beer stamps is allowed
after the passage of the act
Telephone messages are subject
to a tax of one cent on each
message transmitted thirty
miles ; on longer distances it is
gradulated up to ten cents where
the cost of the communication
exceeds five dollars. Officia
telephone and telegraphic mes
sages of the Government are ex
empt. The differential tax o
half a cent on mineral waters
and beverages, domestic or im
ported, not otherwise subject to
internal taxation, in half pint
bottles is eliminated so that the
dividing line is pint bottles
Bottles containing less than hal
pint one cent ; more than hal
pint two cents.
The Spanish C o ngress.
Madriu, April 26. The Spans
ish Congress was regularly con
stituted yesterday. Marquis Vega
de Armiji was re elected Presi
dent of the Chamber of Deputies
His address from the throne was
unanimously applauded. Pre
mier Sagasta spoke amidst pro
found silence regarding Amen
can columnies and the injustice
which has compelled Spain to
reply to war with war. The con
servatives, republicans and car-
lists all joined in discussion of
fering their loyal support to the
Government.
The Spanish Government has
sent a circular to the powers re
gulating the necessity of being
compelled to appeal to force in
order to repel the scandolous ag
gressiou of the United States.
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Marines Going to Key West.
Fort Monroe, Va., April 26.--
The United States transport,
Panther, with eight hunored
f 1 v r TT
marines aooara leic ior jvey
West accompanied by the cruis
er Montgomery.
Commending: Our Action.
London, April 26. Irish
members of the Parliament pass
ed resolutions today commend
iug the action of the United
States in reference to Cuba.
CNOGRESS
DECLARES WAR.
The President's Mes
sage Urges a Decla
ration of War.
The House Passes the
Resolution Unani
mously. Washington, April .25. The
Cabinet is in session this morns
ing considering a war proclama
tion.
The war message as sent to
Congress recommends the adop
tion of a resolution that a state
of war exists between the Uni
ted States and Spain.
In his message to Congress
the President says: "I recom
mend the adoption of a joint
resolution declaring that a state
of war exists between the Uni
ted States and Spain. I also
urge speedy action thereon to
the end that the definition of the
international status as applied to
a belligerent nation may be made
known, and the association of all
its rights and maintenance of its
duties. In the co.duct of the
public, war may be assured."
The message also says: Spain
treats our reasonable demands
as measures of hostilities, foK
lowing with a complete sever
ance of all diplomatic relations.
The demands of this Govern
ment being denied I have been
constrained by the exercise of
power conferred upon me by
Congress to proclaim a block
ade of certain ports on the north
coast of Cuba. In view of the
measures so taken, I recommend
a declaration of war.
Latkr The House of Rep
resentatives has passed the resos
lution declaring war.
Papers submitted with the
President's message establishes
the fact that Spain has recog
nized the existance of a state of
war. The House passed the war
declaration unanimously,
The Senate 'committee on For
eign Affairs have agreed to re
port the war bill as passed by
the House of Representatives,,
The greater iucludes the less.
Hood's SarsapariUa cures scrofula, and
may be depended upon to cure boils
and pimpleg.
The Cruter Columbia,
Newport, R. I., April 25.-
The cruiser Columbia, Cap
tain Sands, arrived here at 11
o'clock this morning and ans
chored off the Torpedo Station.
There was much signalling, be
fore she came to anchor, with
the Training Station. It cans
not be ascertained what the Col
umbia's movements will be,
For eveiy variety and phrase of the-
many diseases which attack, the air
passages of the throat aud luugs,
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral will be found
a specific. Its anodyne aud expecto
rant qualities are promptly realized,
and it is already for use.
OUR FLEET
FIRED UPON.
Neither of Them Hit
And no Damage
Done.
p-to-Date Stock of Goods.
Key West, April 25. -The;
merchant vessel Cataliua
was captured 12 miles northwest
of Havana this morning by the
cruiser Detroit, she firing one
blank shot. The Castalina im
mediately surrendered and was
taken in tow.
A dispatch boat brings news
that all is quiet off Havana. No
bombardment today. No attack
on the fleet watching to capture
prizes.
Advices received here this
morning say that two of our
fleet, which were blockading
Havana, were fired upon from
the Spanish fort. No damage
done.
Later : The torpedo boat
Rodgers was fired on by the
Matanzas batteries, but was not
hit. The torpedo boats Dupout
and Winslow were also fired on,
with a like result.
Notifying Govenors .
Washington, D, C, April 25.
The War Department this after
noon notified the Governors of
the different states of the quota
of troops that they were expec
ted to furnish, naming in each
instance tlie points of assemblage.
When the hair has fallen out, leav
ing the head bald, if the scalp is not
shiny, there is a chance of regaining
the hair by using Hail's Hair Re-newer.
Sails To Join The American
Fleet.
Hong Koiig, April 25. The
United States cruisers, Olym-
pia, Baltimore, and RaU
eigh have just sailed from this
port to join the American fleet
which sailed yesterday.
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Mines In Hampton Roads.
Hampton Roads, Va., April
25. The harbor will soon be
thoroughly protected with sub
marine mines.
Washington, April 25. Sec
retary Shermans resignation was
tendered at a special cabinet
meeting, to take effect at the
close of business todav. He
will retire from public life after
over forty years service. Ill
health is the reason eiven for
his retirement. His resignation
was in the form of aspeeial note
It is semi officially announced
that Judge Day has accepted tue
appointment of Secretarv of
1 A
State to succeed Sherman.
Conton, Ohio, April 25.-
Judge Day wi 1 accept as Secres
tary Sherman's successor,
There i nothing that causes women
greater discomfort and misery than
the constantly recurring Headache
Men suffer less with Headache. "My
wife'f health was very indifferent, hav
ing Headache continually, aud just
two packages of Simmons Uver Regu
lator released her from all Headache
and gave tone and vigor to her whole
system. I have never regretted it's
use." M. B. DeHoid, Mt. Vernon, ky
Calling Retired Officers.
Washington, April 25. A
bill was offered in the Senate
today to call into service all the
retired officers.
Roosevelt
Resigns
And Will be Commissioned
Asa Brigadier in The
Volunteer Army.
Washington, April 24. As
sistant Secretary of the Navy,
Theodoie Roosevelt, h
We have thousands and thousands of dollars worth of goods to be sold. Our stok in
every department has been largely increased. We believe our stock in merchandise to-
dfl,v is tint: tn ho cnmoraai Vvr . . L . . . .
w ""u uy auyuuem tuwn, as uveryxnmg is 01 tlie latest style and
brand new. No old goods to coafuse witn the new ones.
Key West, April 26. The
steamer Mouserrat, reported
captured by Sampson's fleet has
on board one thousand soldiers
and five hundred thousand doK
lars in gold.
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Three More Prizes,
Key West, April 26. The
Mangrove and Newport have
captured three prizes.
Later The Mangrove is
bringing in a large Spanish
transport.
Key West, April 26. (3 p. 111
-The Mangrove's prize was the
big Spanish liner, Panama.
Will Be Outclassed,
Loudon, April 26. British
Naval authorities say that
Spain's Asiatic fleet will be out
classed by the American war
ships in a fight off the Philli
pine Islands.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY ROOSEVELT.
ed, and will be commissioned a
Brigadier in the Volunteer
Army, Rear-Admiral Walker
will be appointed as his successor
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N one ia t -J suffer will; :i-ui Tl.i3
disease is qukkiy and pcvuniuri.i Jy cured
ly llrowns' Iron Hitters. Every tlisease of
the blood, nerves aiA sm:('!i fliroiiif
or otherwise, succumbs to Umu-ns' Iron
Birt'
rs. Known and is-d for nearly a
quarter of a century, it stands to-day fore
most ftiiu.iitf our most VHiucd remedies.
ron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
Blanco Urging Kis Men.
Key West, April 26. Capt.
General Blanco has issued a
proclamation to the Spaniards
urging that they be brave and
that they repel all invaders by
Spanish arms.
Crusing In Nova Scotia Waters.
Sidney, April 26. A Spanish
warship is reported crusing in
Nova Scotia waters. One sight
ed eff the Maine coast.
BRITISH WATERS ARE
NEUTRAL.
SPRING MILLINERY.
For exclusive designs in Mil
inery, and all the latest ideas as
they come out, go to
M. KILL & CO.,
Water Street.
UpStairs,
The French Cabinet Also Ap
proves Neutralsty Proclamation.
Loudon, April 26. The Brit
ish proclamation of neutrality
was issued today. It is a routine
document and lays down rules
to beligerents. There shall be
24 hours interval between the
departure of vessels of opposite
sides. Ships now in British
waters must leave within time
stipulated and may only take on
coal sufficient to carry them to
the nearest poit of their own
country. Vessels must not re
coal in British waters without
special permission, within three
mouths, nor must they take
prizes in British waters.
Paris, April 26. The French
Cabinet today approves the
neutrality proclamation."
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For ladies Spring and Summer Dresses.
We have one of the finest lines of covert cloths, serges,
silks and wool fancies, whip cords, plaids, cashmeres, bril
liantines, novelty goods, etc., with all widths, styles of braids,
laces and ribbons for trimming, also braided ornaments, jet
and silk passementery. All colors and styles of plaid silks
for waists and trimmings.
In wash goods you will find our line complete in organs
dies, dotted swiss, both plain aud figured, lawns, madras, per
cale, gingham, grass linen, crash, cotton covert cloth, P. K.,
etc. A complete assortment of check, muslins, persian lawn,
India linen, dimities and nainsook; for children's wear, with
a beautiful Hue of laces and hamburgs to ornament the same.
Gloves all shades and sizes. Ladies and children's umbrel
las and parasols; all prices. Full line of Belding Bro's. em
broidering silk and stamped linens ot all descriptions. Ro
man striped linings; the latest fad for ladie's skirts. Belts of
all colors. Ladie's fancy hose in stripes and plaids. Full
line of ladie's linen collars and cuffs and ties and bows of all
descriptions. Roman stripe, plaid libbous, all the newest
styles as well; plain, satin and moire. A line of ready made
shirt waists from 25c. up.
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Ladie's Shoes.
We are agents for Ziegler Bros, ladies shoes. This na
is a guarantee for excellence. We have iooo pairs of ladie's
low shoes in all colors, styles, tips and toes, also a complete
line of high cut shoes in all styles and colors, coin toe, pat.
tip, tip of same in button and lace, prices ranging from $1 50
to $3.00. A guarantee with every pair.
Ziegler Hros. and Woodbury Shoe Co.'s slrocs, for missis
and children, in high and low cut, and in all styles and rolois
toes and widths.
A complete line of ladie's cheap slippers from 50c up.
One of the best $1.25 slippers ever sold, kid lined, in all col
ors, shapes and toes. We have on hand at all times a mil
line of cheap shoes for ladies, misses and children.
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Gents' Furnishing Dep't
This department is full and running over with all the
latest novelties that can be purchased, such as shirts, collars
and cuffs. Underwear of all kinds, handkerchiefs, gloves and
suspenders. Decidedly one of the finest lines of neckwear
ever brought to Klizabeth City; in all the latest styles and
colors.
Full line oi umbrellas of all kinds and at such prices as
will compel you to buy. A complete line of men's belts in
all colors, styles and prices; also a full line of hosiery in black
and fancies. Don't fail to examine this department as it is
ver)f attractive,
CLOTHING.
An examination of our clothing will prove to you that
we carry a full and very complete line of high art clothing,
made by Strouse Bros , as well as other cheaper grades. Strouse
Bros, have a reputation that is world wide, and no coin incut
of ours is necessary. These goods include all the novelties as
well as staple goods in all cuts and prices. We shall be
pleased to show you the above, even if you do not purchase
Kxtra size suits up tp size 48.
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THl SAVOY
HATS. HATS.
Our great hat department deserves your special attention.
Here you will find the latest styles and colors in Alpines and
Derbys. 3000 stra n hats to select from. Crash caps of all
kinds. Children's sailor and small caps. These goods were
bought at extremely low prices and will be sold accordingly,
An excellent line of boy's, youth's and children's cloths
ing; with sailor collars, reefeis and vestees. at all prices, that
will please the boys.
Gents' Shoes.
We have about 5000 pairs of gents' fine shoes. Our best
goods are made by Lewis A. Crossett. In this line you will
find all colors, styles ond toes. This is one of the finest lines
in town.
Our line of boy's shoes is complete in all styles, colors
and toes; piices ranging from 75 cents to $2.50. Little gents'
shoes in all stys.
(Mr
Main and Water Sts.,-