The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-06-15
DYNAMITE IN HAVANA.
It Causes CONSERVATION in the
Cuban Metropolis,
TWO STONE BRIDGES DAMAGED.

Evidently an Attempt on the Part of In
surgent Sympathizers TO Cut or the
Citys water Supply-Preparing for an
Aggressive Campaign.
HAVANA, ,June15 city was startled
and alarmed Saturday night at 9 o'clock
by the noise Of two successive explosions,
which shook the ground for long dis
taDce and was heard for several miles.
CONSERVATION prevailed for time, as it
was feared that this was a prelude to an
attack or to a series of similar explosions.
Excited throngs rushed TO the streets,
while an armed party proceeded in the di-
rection from which the detonations had
been heard.
1t was soon found that the stone bridges
of Cristina and Concha and the aqueduct
of Fernando Septo were the points that
had suffered from the dynamite. The
bridges were partially destroyed, and the
pipes on the aqueduct, upon which the
city is dependent for its water supply,
were much damaged. 1t cannot yet be
stated how extensive is the damage done,
or how long it will require to remedy it.
The windows in many houfas in the
city were shattered by the reV%rberation
| lures were also badly damaged.
There is no doubt felt that the dynamite
which caused this wreck was placed by
agents Of the insurgents. 1t has been their
determination, announced some time ago
to cut off the water supply of Havana, and
so serve to make it as nearly uninhabita-
| BILE as possible.
The greatest apprehension is felt on ac-
count of the secrecy and effectiveness with
which the insurgents have been able to
carry out the Outrages. The night was
spent in fear and dread Of immediate dam
ger. These fears were largely dispersed
by the return of daylight, But much
anxiety is felt as to the future. 1t is be-
lieved that the insurgents are bent upon
investing Havana by cutting off as much
as possible the supply of necessities, if not
by actually besieging it.
All fruits and vegetables and fresh
meats are unprecedGntedly high priced
and difficult to obtain, and milk is Of the
poorest, such as is brought in being much
adulterated before it is doled out Much
fever and smallpox has broken out here
and in the unwholesome condition of af
fairs threatens to become epidemic, Many
are suffering from measles, and there il
much intestinal trouble among the inhab
itants, owing to pooran insufficient 1ood
The failure of the water supply unde
these conditions is a dire calamity.
1t is the announced intention of the au
thorities to continue the campaign agains
the insurgents in spite of the unhealth!
rainy season having set in, and additiona
troops are in the field in Pinar del Rio
with the purpose of running down anC
surrounding Antonio MaceO.
1t is evident, however, that the insur
gents themselves are preparing to ente
upon more aggressive plan of action
and the gathering Of insurgent forces il
Puerto Principe and Santa Clara is be
lieved to be prelude to another raid west
ward in force by Maxine Gomez. Th
presence of this combined insurgent fore
in the neighborhood, and even in the out
skirts of Havana in the next month, is
condition that must probably be counte
| on.