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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07
SOUGHT THE OPEN SEA.
Cervera's Dash Was Picturesque But Was
Fatal to Spanish Hopes.

Cervera's Dash Was Picturesque But Was
Fatal to Spanish Hopes.
A Sundays special from Washington
SAYS: Admiral Cervera made a last
characteristic and picturesque dash.
Early this morning four warships lying
in the harbor made steam and headed
for the mouth Three were run hard
on the beach at the entrance, and were
fred by the crews. The magazines,
exploding, made total wrecks of them.
The fourth ship, supposed to be the
Vizcaya, with Cervera aboard, passed
the Merimac wreck and reached the
open sea. Ships from the blockading
squadron at once started in pursuit,
and there is not one chance in one
hundred for her escape.
The dispatch containing the forego-
ing sensational information was re-
ceived from Colonel Allen at Playa del
Este early this morning, prior to the
reports from Shafter of his demand for
the surrender of the city. Colonel
Aliens dispatch was meagre.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07
THE POWERS TO TAKE ACTION.

Germany, France and Russia VIII Com
bine to Prevent American or English
Possession of the Philippines.
BERLIN Special. )-On the best au-
thority the correspondent here of the
Associated Press is informed that Ger
many, France and Russia have reached
an understanding relative to the Phil
ippine islands. 1t is said that these
powers do not intend to actually inter-
fere until hostilities cease, after which
they will combine to prevent the
United States or Great Britain gaining
possession of the whole of the Philip
pine islands.
When the war is over an interna-
tional congress will be proposed, SIM
liar to the Berlin congress OF 1878, to
settle all questions connected with the
war. All the great powers will be
invited to join, including the United
States and Spain. 1t appears certain
that Germany will then demand slice
of the Philippine islands or other
compensation in the far east.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07
Shafter Asks for Medical Assistance.

WAsH1NGToN.-Owi to the many
conf letting reports of the losses of the
American troops in Fridays engage
ment, it has been thought best by the
war department officials to make pub
lie the text of General Skaters last
dispatch 1t was as follows:
S1BoNEY.-Adjutant- General, Wash
ington: I fear have underestimate
today's casualties. A large and thor
oughly equipped hospital ship should
be sent here at once to care for the
wounded. The chief surgeon says he
has use for forty more medical officers.
The ship must bring a launch and
boats for conveying the wounded.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07

Brggs-what did she say when she
rejected you? Griggs-She said 1t
wasn't necessarily due to lack Of merit.
but on account Of the great pressure or
other materiai.-Life.
Jake Fellows--I have a great notion
to KISS You. Miss Sweetlips (glancing
In the mirror)-Well. sir, to be frank
with you, couldn't blame you much
New York Evening World.
Aunt Maria-Why, Johnny, what In
the world are you thinking about!
Johuny-Only thinking up things to say
when grow up that used to do when
| was boy.-Boston Transcript,
Mrs. Higgins-What wretched taste
that Mrs. Wilkes has! Mr.. Higgins
Yes. / met her down stairs this after
noon and she was wearing that ugly
old s25 hat you thought you wanted"
Chicago News.
I'VE English" said the intelligent
foreigner, do not run for office; we
stand for It," "And here" said the
bright American, 'the man runs for Of
Ace II the people will stand for It,
Indianapolis Journal.
Adelbert.-I cawn't say that I'm feel
ing nachuwal this eve; I've got
beastly cold In my head, don'tyerknow!
Geraldine-Never mind, Addy. Don't
Rrumble. Even II it is only a cold, It's
something.-Richmond Dispatch.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07
Hoods SaYsapariIla
Americas Greatest Medicine.
Berlin Libraries.

The Berlin Libraries all told contain
more than 100000 volumes. The Roy
al library, of course, is in the lead with
more than 100000, and growing at the
rate of 10000 per annum; the university
row has 100000 volumes; that Of the
statistical bureau 100000; the War
Academy has 10000 volumes; that OF
the general staff 10000; of the Court Of
Chambers 73,0OO; that of the Technical
High School, 10000. There are also o
number of smaller ones.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07
The War Loan.

Inquiries at the treasury department
elicit the information that the total
proposals for the new government loan
of 5000, 900, 900 aggregate $3.50, 900,
900. OF this amount there have been
received and absolutely accepted sub
scriptions for $500 and less, $40, 900,
900. Subscriptions in amounts over
$500, subject to future allotment, $3.50,
900, O0O A proposal for round lot at
a premium of per cent, 800, 900,
900. Two syndicate propositions for
any part or all of the bonds offered,
5000, 600, 900 each, $400, 600, 900,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07
Philippine Insurgent Successes.

Hone KoNa.-According to private
letters from Cavite, dated June 81, the
insurgents occupy the whole of Bulu-
can province. Occasional skirmishes
occur. The insurgents captured the
Spanish ship Behul in Kayabo bay
while she was landing 800 troops. A
stubborn fight occurred, in which the
Spanish commander, a lieutenant
colonel, was killed. The insurgents
have captured the governor of Bulu-
can, together with his wife and chill
dren.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07
Hrs. W. r. BATES, HansfleId, La. writes:

Before writing to you | suffered
dreadfully from painful menstrual
ton, leucorrhea and sore feeling in
the lower part of the bowels. Now my
friends want to know what makes me
look SO well. lido not hesitate one min
ute in telling them what has brought.
about this great change. | cannot
praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound enough. 1t is the gre jtest
remedy of the age"
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07
situation Serious for Americans.
Impressing Ships at an Francisco.

According to The Examiner the
next feet of transports for the Phil
ippines will consist of the Peru, City
of Pueblo, Acapulco, Umatilla and
Pennsylvania. The Acapulco is ex'
pected at any time from Panama, and
upon her arrival she will be impressed
by the government. The Umatilla is
due from Puget Sound ports, and it is
said that she will be taken upon her
arrival. The Pennsylvania is expect
ed every day from Philadelphia, and
there will be no trouble in securing
her. The Rio Janeiro is due from
China and Japan on July 5. She will
be taken.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07
Miles Says 1t Was Drawn Battle.

General Miles says the result OF
Santiago appears to be drawn battle.
He also said that the withdrawal of
General Shafter to the highlands of
Siboney, near the sea, would be tenn
porary, leaving the troops to rest and
prepare for future work. General
Shafter would probably give up Ell
Caney and the plain not far from San
tiago.
General Miles said tonight that so, :
900 men would be sent to Cuba at
once, and if necessary he would send
TX 00O
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07
DEwEY'S REINFORCEMENTS.

United States Troops at Cavite Have
Taken the Ladrone Islands.
A Sundays special from Hong Kong
says: The United States dispatch boat
Zafre, which left Cavite, Manila har-
Dor, July l, has arrived here. She re-
ports that the American troops in the
transports City of Sydney, City OF
Picking and Australia, conveyed by the
Charleston, arrived at Cavite on June
80, having taken the Ladrone islands
on the way and having left men there.
The Spanish governor and other Off
Gals captured were brought to Cavite.
The United States troops commenced
to disembark at Cavite at once.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07
General Linares Wounded.

MADRID. - Especially - General
Blanco reports to the government I'M
der date of July l that the Americans
have taken San Juan and that the
Spaniards were about to save their ar
tillery, though half the troops were
placed hors de combat. General
Linares was severely wounded in the
left arm, and relinquished his COM
mand. Ell Caney is also conceded to
be lost. The Spanish losses were
heavy.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07
THE GERMANS REFUSED.
Spaniards Asked Admiral Diedrichs to
Interfere ut Manila.

The following dispatch has been re-
ceived from Hong Kong: According
to the trustworthy intelligence from
Manila the Spanish governor general
had few days ago at his own request
a meeting with Admiral Diedrichs 1.-THE
commander of the German naval forces
in the far east in order to propose, in
behalf of the Spanish government that
Manila should be handed into the pro-
visional charge of neutral COM
mander. The proposal was rejected by
Admiral Diedrichs in view of the
American blockade.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07
Expensive Mirth.

"Cheery words cost nothing
'-That's where you are way Off. ]
said two CHEEKY words yesterday AM
they cost me SIT"
"How did that happenT'
.Well, | slapped big man on the
back. and said, Hello, Fatty9"
THAT was all right"
"No. it wasn't; he turned out to be q
man l didn't know. so we knocked
each other down and got into court
Boston Journal.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07
RELIEF FROM PAIN.
Women Everywhere Express theiI
Gratitude to Mrs. Pinkham.
nrs. T. A. WALDEN, Gibson, Ga, writes:

"DEAE Mrs. PINKHAM:-Before TAX
ing your medicine, life was burden
to me- I never saw well day. At
my monthly period l suffered untold
misery, and great deal of the time l
was troubled with severe pain in my
side. Before finishing the first bottle
of your Vegetable Compound I could
tell it was doing me good. Icontinued
its use, also used the Liver Pills and
Sanative Wash, and have been greatly
helped. | would like to have you use
my letter for the benefit of others"
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07

popular and efficient
than Max II. Davies,
first sergeant Of Co. b.
He has been u resi-
dent OF Detroit for the
past six years, and his
home is at 416 Third
Avenue. For four years
he was connected with
the well known whole
sale drug house of Far
rand, Williams & Clark,
in the capacity OF book
keeper.
II have charged up
many thousand orders
for DIR. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People"
said Mr.. Davies. "but
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07

never knew their worth The FIRST sergeant.
until l used them for the cure OF chronic
dyspepsia. For two years l suffered and
doctored for that aggravating trouble but
could only be helped temporarily.
al think dyspepsia is one OF the most
stubborn of ailments, and there Is scarcely
a clerk or Office man but what is more or
less Il victim. Some days | could eat any
thing, while at other times would be starv-
ing. Those distressed pains would force
me to quit work.
II tried the hot-water treatment thor
oughly but it did not affect my case.
have tried many advertised remedies but
they would help only for time. friend
of mine recommended DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People, but l did not think
much OF them.
81 finally was induced to try the pills and
commenced using them. After taking a
few doses l found much relief. / do not
remember how many boxes OF the pills l
used, but used them until the old trouble
stopped. l know they will cure dyspepsia
of the worst form and l am pleased to re-
commend them"
DIR. Williams Pink Pills are sold by all
dealers, or will be sent post paid on receipt
OF price, so cents a box or six boxes Tor
$3.50, by addressing DR.. Williams Medicine
Company. Schenectady, N. Y.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07
7ts. FLORENCE A. WOLFE, SIS nuib.rry
St., Lancaster, Ohio, writes:

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-For two
years | was troubled with what the
local physicians told me was infamma-
ton of the womb. Every month suf
fered terribly. | had taken enough
medicine from the doctors to cure any
one, but obtained relief for short
time only. AT last concluded to write
to you in regard to my case, and can
say that by following your advice am
now perfectly we'll"
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07
beauty In Blood Deep.

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathars
tie clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all I'M
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads,
and that sckly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, loo. 25c. SOC.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07
A Guardsman.s Trouble.
7rom ne De,rois (IMich.) Journal.

From he Detroit (hich.) Journal.
The promptness with which the Nationsi
Guard OF the different states responded to
President McKinley's call for troops at the
beginning OF the war with Spain made the
whole country proud OF its citizen soldiers.
In Detroit there are few guardsmen more
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07
Heather Monuments.

Bishop Coleman, of Delaware, has
publicly condemned the custom OF
q Getting what he calls "heathen monu
ments' in Christian cemeteries. Among
heather monuments he classes obelisks,
wrecked ships, broken shafts and urns
The middle aisle of church is often
used as a bridal path.
When its mouth is open the frog cannot
1raatba
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07

Phnadelrhia flung to the breeze the Other
day the lal gest flag in Pennsylvania. olu
G Tory" measured thirty by fifty feet and con
tained LOCO square feet of bunting.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07

Fits permanently cured No iits or nervous
ness after first days use of Dr. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. So trial bottle and treatise free
DIR. II. H. KLINE, Ltd. 93l Arch St.. Phila., Pa.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07

In a. recent sale in London, little l0x7-inch
picture brought Sl2,T75 1t was Meissonier,
and represented Genito, the sculptor, at work
on a bust
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07

Colorado miners have lately been changing
the names of their plants to those of famous
men in the present war. one of the best pay
ing copper mines is now called 'Slgsbee.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07
Don't Tobacco Spit and smtke Your IIfs Aw.y.

To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic. full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To-
BAG. tho wonder worker. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guarsn.
tced Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy CO.. Chicago or New York
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07

The late Algernon Sartoris who married
the daughter of General Grant, belonged to a
wealthy and influential family, but they are
not members of the nobility.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07

Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrupfor children
ton, allays pain cures wind collie 25c. a bottle.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07

DIR. MOFFETI'S EETHINA (TEETHING
pow uERSl is not a Patent Medicine but
legitimate remedy that many Distinguishing
results recommend. and why will you delay
giving it when it will save the life Of your
teetbing babe? IEETHINA acts promptly IN
Aiding digestion, Resulat ng the Bowels and
restoring baby TO health and strength, and
making teerhiug
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07

Van Dyck's Portrait of Madame Pepyn"
sold for $50, 900 at the auction of pictures from
the Kums Museum, in Antwerp the otheI
day,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07

F. A. hood. Toledo. Ohio, says: Hall Ca
tarrh Cure cured my wife of catarrh fifteen
years ago and she has had no return OF it.
Its a sure cure" Sold by Druggists, I5c.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07

Pendulums are effected by variations OF
density of the air, as well as by changing
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07

First, Second or Third Stages. Cured to stay
cured-no relapse-by using b. b. b.. Al drug
rists Large bottle 81 90 cures Old Run ming
sores. Mucous Patches. Copper Colored Spots,
pimples Ulcers and Painful Swellings. An old
wellt,ried remedy send for book. Blood
Balm Co. Atlanta, Ga.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07

Is the best for Pipe and hand made Cigarette
smoking. Rich. ripe, mellow, fragrant. Beats
the world. Try it.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07

Natal. South Africa, railways carried l,050,-
Ill passengers and 655U3J tons OF freight last
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07
THE FIRST ACCOUNT.
General Shafter Reported TIL He Was
Unable to Take Santiago.

General shafter Reported TIL He Was
Unable to Take Santiago.
WASHINGTON, Sunday. The follow
ing dispach from General Shafter was
received today and made public from
the white house:
PLAYA DEL EsTE.-To Secretary OF
War, Washington: We have the town
we'll invested on the north and east,
but with a very thin line. Upon ap-
preaching it we find it of such char
acter and the defenses SO strong it will
be impossible to carry it by storm with
nv present force. Our losses up to
date will aggregate thousand, but
list has not yet been made. But little
sickness outside of exhaustion from in
tense heat and exertions of the battle
day before yesterday and the most
constant fire which is kept up on the
trenches. Wagon road to the rear is
kept with some difficulty on account OF
rains, but l will be able to use it for
the present.
General Wheeler Ill.
General Wheeler is seriously i'll and
will probably have to go to the rear
today. General Young is also very Ill;
confined to his bed.
General Hawkins slightly wounded
in the foot during sortie the enemy
made last night, which was handsomely
repulsed The behavior of the troops
was magnificent. General Garcia re-
ported he holds the railroad from San
tiago to San Luis, and has burned a
bridge and removed some rails; also
that General Pando has arrived at
Palma and that the French consul,
with about 400 French citizens, came
into his line yesterday from Santiago;
have directed him to treat them with
every courtesy possible.
[Signed] SKATER,
Major General.
Alger Replies to Shafter.
Secretary Alger sent the following
reply to General Shafter: "The presi
dent directs me to say that you have
the gratitude and thanks of the nation
for the brilliant and efiec tive work OF
your noble army on Friday, July l.
The steady valor and heroism of off
GERS and men thrill the American peo'
pie with pride. The country mourn
the brave heroes who fell in battle.
They have added new names to oul
roll of heroes"
situation Serious for Americans.
Secretary Alger, when asked what
course was to be pursued in view OF
General Skaters report of the condi-
ton at Santiago, said that the govern
meut did not intend to make any of its
plans public and give the enemy an
opportunity of knowing what was in
tended. 1t is'understood that Shafter
will at once receive instructions.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. i0c or e5c
II C. c. C. fail TO cure, druggists refund money
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07

Educate Your Bowels With Casearets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
i0c, 25c. II c. G. G. fail, druggists refund money
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07

I am entirely cured of hemorrhage of lungs
by Piso's Cure for ption.-LoUIsA
LINDAMAN, Bethany, Mo-, January s, 1894.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07
No-To-I,ac for Fifty Cents.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes weak
men strong, blood pure soc. 81. All druggists
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-07-07

To Cure a Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund money If itfails 10 cure. @oc'
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-08-05

the blochadinR vessels and emerged
from the channel shrouded In the
smoke from their guns.
Fifth-The men Of our ships In front
Of the port were at Sunday Quarters
for inspection" The signal was made
simultat ,ously from several vessels
"encmys ships escaping" and general
quarters was sounded. The men
cheered as they sprang TO their guns
ana hre was opened probably within
eight minutes by the vessels whose
guns commanded the entrance.
The New York turned about and
steamed for the escaping feet, Tying
the signal "close In toward harbor en-.
trance aud attack vessels aud Rradu.
ally Increasing speed, until toward the
end Of the chase she was making six.
teen and one. half knots and was rapid.
~ closing on the Cristobal Colon.
She was not at any time within the
range Of the heavy Spanish ships. and
her only part In the firing was TO
receive the undivided fire from the
forts In passing the harbor entrance,
aud 10 Gre n FEW shots at one Of the
destroycrs though at the moment the
destroyer was attempting to escape
from the Gloucester.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-08-05

sixth-The Spanish vessels upon
clearing the harbor, turned TO the west
ward aud increased their speed to the
foil power Of their engines. The heavy
blockading vessels, which had closed
10 toward the MORO at the instant
Of the encmy'sappcarance, and at their
best speed, delivered a rapid FIRE, we'll.
1asiaining and destructive, which
speedily overwhelmed and silenced the
spanish FIRE. The initial speed Of the
spanlards carried them rapidly past
The blockadinR vessels and the battle
developed into chase In which the
Brooklyn and Texas had at the
start the advantage Of position. The
Brooklyn maintained this lead until
the oregon, stcaming with amazing
speed from the commencement Of the
action, took first place. The Iowa
snd Indiana had done good work,
nnd not having the speed OF the other
ships, were directed by me In success.
sion at about the time tho vlzcaya
was beachcd, TO drop out Of the chase
aud resume blocltading stations These
vessels rescued many prisoners. The
Vixen, finding that the rush Of the
spanish ships would put her between
two fires, ran outside Of her own coll
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-08-05

umn aud remained there during the
battle and chase.
seventh-The sltillfull handling and
gallant lighting Of the gloucester
won the admiration OF every one who
witnessed IL aud merits OF commenda.
tion OF the Navy department She Is n
fast and entirely unprotected auxiliary
vessel-tho yacht Corsicana aud has
battery oflight rapid-hre guns, She
was running about two miles from the
harbor entcrancc 10 the eastward, and
Immediately steamed out, firing upon
the large ships. Anticipating the mp.
pearanco OF the Pluton and Furor
tho Gloucester was stowe d thereby
gaining more rapidly high pressure
OF steam, and when the destroycrs
came out she steamed for them at full
speed and was able to close to short
range, where her FIRE was accurate,
deadly and OF great volume.
During this fight the Gloucester
YVES under the Ore Of the socapa bat
terry. Within twenty minutes from
the time they emerged from santiago
harbor, the careers OF the Furor and
the Pluton were ended and two.thlrds
OF their people killed. The Furor
wns bleaohcd and sunk In tho surf, the
Pluton sank in deep water a few
minutes later. The destroyers prob.
ably suffered much injury from the
Are Of the secondary batteries OF the
b-.c-shlps Iowa, Indiana, and the
Texas. yet I think very consider
10 actor In their speedy destruction
W tho hro at close range of tho