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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-13
NEWS FROM MANILA.
Spaniards Charge a British Ship
with Plotting Dewey into
the Harbor.
DONs WILL HOLD OUT TO THE LAST.

They Have $4,000 Spanish Regulars and
| 100000 Volunteers Rebels Reported
Going Back on Dewey - August
| Threatens to Shoot Turbulent Soldiers
Our Admiral Compliments the Spanish
Naval Commander.
London, May 1S.-The Hong Kong
| correspondent. of The Daily Mail saws:
The Spaniards at Manila are incensed
against the British because it is he
lieved that the Esmeralda piloted the
Americans into the bay. The British
sunboat Linnet brought from Manila
both the Spanish and American mails.
The Spanish authorities and Admiral
Dewey have been equally courteous in
permitting communication with theland
and sanctioning the forwarding Of let
tiers and documents by any and all
means which offered themselves. But
the Spaniards have made up theirminds
to hold out to the last. They are in a
position to give the Americans O deal
OF trouble. There are 25.O0O Spanish
soldiers in the garrison at Manila and
100000 volunteers enrolled Scores of
coasting steamers are imprisoned on
the River Pasig. which is blocked at the
mouth by a sunkel schooner"
Insurgents Not Helping Dewey.
The Hong Kong correspondent of The
Standard says: "Comnsodore Dewey at
the time the British gunboat Linnet left
Manila was not receiving anything like
as he had expected. Indeed, the ipsur-
gents were understood to be negotiating
with Governor General Augusti for the
execution of a pacific settlement as ar
ranged by them Some months ago. The
greatest peril to the inhabitants of
Manila would arise from the soldiers of
the garrison in the event Of a famine
setting in as a result Of the blockade"
1t is said here that a flag of truce is
Lying over Manila and the people are
allowed to proceed freely to and from
the ships in the harbor. The Anricans
are on duty day and night, on the look
out Tor boats which endeavor to run
the blockade with food supplies.
Britons and Spaniards Have Trouble.
There was a stormy meeting at Ma
Mia between the British residents and
the British consul over the delay in OBJ
tanning protection for three British
vessels. allowing others to load hence.
For a few days popular animosity to-
ward Enslishmen was intense. The
Spanish soldiers spat at an Englishman
and used foul language. When the incl
cent came to the knowledge Of Govern
or General August he wrote an ample
apology to the secretary OF the English
ciub' threatening to shoot any officer or
soldier who repeated the oTense.
DETAILS OF DEWEY'S ENGAGEMENT.
He Compliments MOntijo on His GaIIantry
in the Fight.
London, May 13.- The Hong Kong
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-13

Washington. Nav 1S.-Uponrcre
OF the information that the Spanish
fleet was at Martinique, Secretary
Long ordered the hying squadron 10
sail Immediately. While the dcstina-
zion is unknown. it is believed Schley
is sent in pursuit Of the Spanish fleet. .
London. May 15.-The Lloyd's
agent at Martinique confirms the ad-
vices TO the effect that the Spanish
fleet is at Fort DE France.
London. May 13.-The American
fleet, according to a ST. Thomas dis
patch. is now outside of san Juan
awaiting the arrival of the Spanish
feet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-13

OF the city adjacent to the batteries.
The batteries replied to our fleet. hut
without material effect. One man
was killed on board the New York.
and seven slightly wounded in the
squadron. No serious damage to anv
OF our ships resulted.
(Signed) SAMPSON.
SIMPSONS statement of the attack
with only portion of the fleet is Ia
Ken to indicate that he didn't find it
expedient to take the entire ssSsf6n
into the harbor though it is not he
heved he had separated the fleet. The
navy department was at loss to
Know how his dispatch reached ST.
Thomas until reading the Associated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-13

Press dispatch announcing the pres
ence OF the Yale at ST. Thomas.
The dispatch SAYS immense damage
was done the city by American shells.
Sampson made no attempt to capture
or destroy the town beyond razing
the Notifications.
Ihe Americans soon silenced MORO
castle, and set fire to the town. driv-
ing the Spaniards from their guns
repeatedly. The shore guns fired
hundreds of shots. The New York
was hit once. Seaman Frank Wide
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-13
North Atlantic Squadron Soon to Measure STRENGTH With
the Cape Verde Fleet
SPANISH VESSELS SUDDENLY TURN UP.
SIMPSONS Fighters Put to Sea From San Juan to Meet
the Hostile Ships

OI. THOMAS, May I3.-The long looked for sea fight
which gives promise of being desperate in his.
tory is at hand. 1t will, from present antcpatons be
fought in West Indies waters in the day or two 1t is
no longer disputed that the Spanish Cape Verde fleet is max
ing Tor the Spanish provinces rapid pace Admiral
Sampson has been acquainted with this fact and this morn
ing lett San uan which he reduced yesterday and went to
sea to meet the hostile fleet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-13

| correspondent Of The Times who ar
! rived there on board the British gun
| boat Linnet from Manila says: 'I had
a conversation with Admiral Montijo,
who, recognizing the superiority of the
American squadron, admitted that his
chief object was TO seek the protection
OF the Cavite forts. He fought in the
Reina Maria Christina till she was on
( flre and had fifty-two killed. On the
advice of his flag lieutenant he trans
| ferred his flag to the Isle de Cuba
Eventually, after two and a half hours
hsntins, he gave the signal to scuttle
ana abandon her. Commodore Dewey
ceased fire and asked permission of the
forts to destroy the burning ships. Ad-
miral Montljo replied: The ships are
at your mercy; CO as you like The
American fire was resumed till the
Spanish squadron was completely an
initiated.
The captain of the Boston who car
ried the flag Of truce said: You COM
batted us with four very bad ships:
not warships. We have never seen be-
fore Drawer fighting under such UNEQUAL
conditions. 1t is a great pity you ex-
posed your lives on vessels rot fit for
nEhting. Commodore Dewey sent a
message to Admiral Montijo as follows:
snail have pleasure in clasping your
hand and Offering my CONGRATULATIONS
on the gallant manner in which YOU
fought. Admiral Montijo attributed
/ the responsibility of his defeat TO the
government in Madrid. He had only
-.
toned the government for ships. He
mad no torpedoes except some which
he himself constructed out OF Ineffective
material His original intention was to
remain at Subic and offer battle; but he
returned to Cavite because the Subic
forts Were inadequate
During the bombarGment Of the Ca
Vite arsenal Commodore Dewey sus-
pended fire at the request of the Span
lard to allow the women and children
to be removed to a place of safety. I
witnessed the second bombardment. The
American vessels were admirably
handled. The rebeis looted Cayite i'm
mediately, the Spaniards flying TO Ma
Mia. and encounters with the rebels
were frequent in the suburbs. When 1
landed on May >, found the city panic
stricken and the shops remained closed
for three days.
F1nding thaxa armistice had been
agreed upon, many civilians returned.
The position of the British section of
the community was preGSyious. owing
to the scattered position Qftheir houses.
Food was scarce and at famine prices:
the soldiers had remained unpaid for
several weeks and looting was feared.
The Spaniards are not expected to capi-
tulate. Commodore Dewey has Manila
at his mercy, but II would b. useless 10
lombard the city without a sufficient
force to hold it."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-13
Historic Court Hon.e soid for go.

Niles, Mich. May 13.--The old court
house at Cassopolis, which was historic
from the fact that within its walls was
held the trial Of seven Kentucky raiders
who raided the Colon Quaker settle
ment in 1slS in Intellectual attempts to
capture fugitive slaves, was sold under
the auctioneer's hammer fer $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-13
TO ASSEMBLE AT CHICKAMAUGA.
Thirty Thousand Troops. of Which IlIi-
hois is to Furnish Part, Ordered.

hfotps. vi w nltn
hois is to Furnish Part, Ordered.
Washington, May 13.-The war de.
partment has issued orders for the as
sembling of 10000 volunteers at
Chickamauga. This embraces 2C
regiments and five batteries from the
following states: Wisconsin. Michi-
gan. Minnesota. Indiana. Illinois.
Maine. Missouri. New Hampshire.
New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Mas
sachusetts, Rhode Island and Yer
mont.
Washington, May 13.-The war de-
partment plans for the immediate in
vasion of Cuba have materially
changed by the news of the presence
Of the Spanish fleet in West Indian
waters. 1t will delay the movement
for time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-13
Circuit Court.

The arguments to the jury in the
Robinson divorce case are in progress
this afternoon.
Judge Gest last evening granted a
divorce tO Christiane Sulser from
Jacob Sulser. Mrs. Sulser alleged
cruelty. iniidelity, drunkenness and
non-support.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-13

mark was killed and four were
wounded; the Iowa was hit once. and
two were slightly wounded. The
Iowa aud Detroit fired 43O shots with
terrible effect
London, May 13.-The Evening
News st. Thomas special saws San
Juan Porto Rico. surrendered yester-
day evening.
Havana, May 13.-via Kincston)
The captain general of Porto Rico has
cabled Blanco thatiSan Juan was bonn
barded without warning. The dam
age is considerable.
Evidently Il spanish View.
st. Thomas. Nav lS.-Sampson' :
fleet attacked, but failed to silence.
the San Juan forts Yesterday.
Noon-The official version here of
the bombardment of San Juan is that
the American fleet was "gloriously
beaten back"
Landing of More Troops.
hey West, May lS.-The transport
steamer Gussie landed an American
expedition at st. Camanas Yesterday,
after lively engagement with the
Spaniards.
She carried 1000 rifles and a large
quantity of ammunition. The land
ing was effected under cover of the
guns OF the Wasp and Manning.
Spanish Philippine Expedition.
Gibraltar, May IA Spanish fleet
is still at Cadiz. II is reported it will
escort strong military expedition to
the Philippines.
Dewey is Doing Duty.
London. May l2.-The Lloyd's Ma
Mia agent cables that the blockade is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-13
FLYING SQUADRON ALSO READY.

Commodore SchIcy Will Probably sail he
fore Night.
Fort Monroe. May 15.-Thc living
squadron is still anchored this morn
ing, but with every indication Of pre-
pairing to sail at a moments notice.
Hampton Roads. MAY l3.-2 .. m.
1t iseNpectcd the squadron will sail
within an hour.
Newport News. MAY 13.-Thc ny-
ing squadron weighed anchor at $40.
and are moving out to sea.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-13
Admiral Sampson
Bombards Porto Rcan Capital With
Successful Effect.
SPLENDID WORK OF THE BATTLESHlPS,
One Man Killed and Several Wounded on the Flagship
New York. However,

WASHINGTON May I3-The government has at last
heard from Sampson officially and satisfactorily. Fail
ing to meet the Cape Verde fleet he attacked San Juan and
reduced the fortihcations eectuay the Iowa firing the
hrst shot The forts resisted but the fleet was too powerful
and eventually the land batteries succumbed to the terrific
broadside
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-13

Madrid, May 13.--Sagasta is having
difficulty in forming a new cabinet.
Much uneasiness is felton, account of
the rumor that by tonight the bread
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-13

prevails in official circles since the re-
ceipt of the news of the bombardment
OF san Juan. Ii is reported that the
Spanish ileet Wen { to Martinique to
communicate with the government
and receive coal from the transports
at Fort DE France.
London. May ia Madrid special
says Immediately upon information
OF the bomhardment of san Juan ur-
gent instructions were cablcd the
commander of the Cape Verde fleet,
and il is said they leave Martinique
at once for an unknown destination.
Cape Verde Fleet Located.
Madrid, May ia dispatch from
Martinique 10 cl Heraldo confirms the
report Of the arrival Of the Cape Verbs
squadron under Admiral Ceryera NJ
Fort de France.
London. May 13-The Madrid corre-
spondent Of The Daily Mail says: The
government has received information
that Admiral Cervera's voyage TO Mar
Unique was uneventfuL The route to
be taken TO Porto Rico is not known
here. but it was embodied in Admiral
Cerrera's secret instructions. He was
instructed TO coal at n neutral port and
probably selected Fort de France for
that purpose"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-13

Key West. May 13.-The Winslow
arrived under her own steam. She is
not badly damaged The crew under
stood that the Wilmington would
bombard Cardenas today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-13
Reinforcemcnts for the Philippines.

London. May ia dispatch to The
Daily Chronicle from Madrid says it is
announced there that reinforcements for
the Philippines will start on Monday or
Tuesday next.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-13

For that tired feeling you must en-
rich and purify your blood. Hood S
Sarsaparilla is the medicine YOU need.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-13

ii 9 big soa fight should occur. there
viii he 80 cbstrncting fleet Of yachts in
the way of the contestants s.-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-13
SAMPSON HAS SPOKEN,
Telling the Porto Ricons the Tale Dewey
Told the Enemy at Manilas

Port au Prince. IIayti, MayI3.-I Copy
right, 1S9S. by the Associated Press. !
Sampson with nine warships arrived
before San Juan yesterday morning be-
fore sunris=. The battleship Iowa fred
the first shot. which took effect. The
battleship Indiana followed. MORO
fort responded feebIy. and was siienced
almost Immediately ard reduced to
heap Of ruins. The Spanish steamer
Rita was captured by the Yale. Thous-
sands Cf the population and the foreign
consuls sought refuge in the interior.
New England Coast T,iv. a:oned.
Portsmouth. y. H., May 1S.-Rear AG-
miral Carpenter, the con,mandant at
the navy yard here. received g dispatch
from Rear Admiral Erben. at New York
yesterday, informing him that the rear
admiral had information which he con-
sidered accurate that Spanish ships
were heading toward the New England
coast.
Spanish Account of the Fight
Havana, May Ex-Governor General
Blanco received a cable message yes
terday from the captain general Of
Porto Rico, which says that yesterday
morning an American feet of eleven
vessels opened fire upon the forts. which
answered vigorously. The dispatch SAYS
that at the time it was sent, a. m. no
personal losses had been sustained and
little material damage done.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-13

strictly maintained. 1t saws the cable
is now aboard of an American vessel.
WinslOw Not so Badly Damaged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-13
GREAT ANXIETY IN SPAIN.

Foxy Dons Now Worrying About Their
Mysterious Fleet.
Madrid. MAY 13.-Grcat anxiety
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-13

supply of all bakeries here Will be en-
hausted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-13

They Have $4,000 spanish Regulars and
100000 Volunteers Rebels Reported
1oinS Back on Dewey August
Threatens to shoot Turbulent Soldiers
Our Admiral Compliments the Spanish
Naval Commander.
The record-union., 1898-02-12
DIED.

YOUNGER-In San Francisco February
10TH Sarah Helen, youngest daughter of
Andrew, Jr.. and the late Rachael j.
Younger, and granddaughter of Andrew.
Sr.. and NJ. S. Younger of Sacramento,
aged years, months and days.
MILLS-In this city. February 9th Sam
uel r. Mills. husband of Lizzie Mills,
native of Ireland. aged 20 years,
months and 10 days.
Friends and acquaintance are re-
spectfully invited to attend the funeral
Sunday, at D. M, from George IL.
Clark's funeral parlors, 1517 and 1913
Fourth street. Interment City Cemetery.
The record-union., 1898-02-12
OBJECTIONS IN PLENTY.

Mr.. Johnson asked Mr. Weinstock TO
state what his motive was in retaining
the letter of Won Arnold, and refusing
TO deliver it to the McClatchys. He
also asked him to state why he pub
hshed his communication in the Rec
ord Union" and also why he refused
to deliver the letter to the Bee" re-
porter. He further asked if he had any
intention in refusing to deliver the let
ter of shielding or protecting c. E.
Leonard or John Sheehan. The uues-
lions were all objected to, and the OBJ
jectionS We're sustained.
The record-union., 1898-02-12
MEETS Won ARNOLD.

In the afternoon he resumed his testi-
mony, saying that for some time he
heard no more from Won Arnold. until
one day he met Sheelan and Won Ar
mold ane the former introduced him to
the latter. saying that he was showing
him the sights. Won Arnold spoke of
wanting TO buy some property here.
but that Clunie asked too much for his
Witness suggested that there might be
lower priced property lower down the
street. He was very busy at the time
and never thought OF Won Arnold al
the time in connection with the letter
and telegram. He had not seen Shee-
han for several months before that. He
had only passing acquaintance with
Leonard. and was not in the habit or
assoeiat.ng with him or Sheehan.
Mr.. johnson asked If witness eve,
had any intention of taking an inter-
est in any paper. but Mr.. Mettson eb
jected on the ground that the answer
would be conclusion of the witness.
TOO NARROW LIMITS.
Judge Holl said he had been satisfied
that the examination of the witness was
being confined to too narrow limits.
The record-union., 1898-02-12

That tired feeling is due to impover-
ished blood Hoods Sarsaparilla en-
riches and vitaliZes the blood and gives
strength, energy and vigor. Be sure
to get Hoods.
Hoods Pills are purely vegetable and
do not purge. pain or gripe All drug
giStS DC
The record-union., 1898-02-12

The Red House stock consisting of
dry and fancy goods. millinery, hosiery,
gents underwear, caps, hats, etc. is
now being closed out at big bargains y
The record-union., 1898-02-12

A-For morning. P-For afternoon.
SUNDAY excepted fMonday excepted.
T. Fl. GOODMAN. Gen. Pas. Agent.
The record-union., 1898-02-12

Before going to Klondike call at the
Ell Dorado, S26 ] street.
The record-union., 1898-02-12

Electrical lamps at Scott's. 303 ]. I
Try McMorry's 35c tea. 531 NJ. .
The record-union., 1898-02-12

McMorry sells groceries. Agent for
Coronado water and Stockton sarsa-
parilla and iron. 531 NJ street.
The record-union., 1898-02-12
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.

LEAVE ElTRAINS RUN DAILY. ART
(For) tFroi
The record-union., 1898-02-12
BORN.

BORN.
DAVIS-1n this city, February. 11th, to
the wife of w. A. Davis, a daughter.
The times., 1898-11-20
will make the rest Of the team hustle t
keep up with them.

With yesterdays game out of the way,
the Georgetown Varsity football team
will devote the intervening time up to
Thanksgiving Day to polishing up on sig
mails and interference. Capt. Casey and
Coach Donovan are very well pleased
with the work of the men and are con-
graduating themselves upon the fact
that they have no cripples on their hands.
The team for a first combination is
certainly a strong one ana as a winning
team cannot possibly be made in sin
gle year, the management Is 10 be COM
plimented upon the excellent showing of
the eleven. Kenna is doing great work at
fulIback ard in kicking and punting he is
the best in local football circles. In Muir
ply and English the CoIumDian's will In
next Thursday find hard tacklers and
they will have to put on plenty of steam
TO get away from these agile tackles. The
rest of the team is in good shape even
now, but there will be no let up in the
training and the men will be trained to
the minute
Manager Watkins will make every ef-
fort before the great day TO have the field
in first-cIass shape, and as TO seating ar
rangements, he promises that they have
never before on the old field been so COM
Portable There will be seating and stand
ing room for ten thousand spectators.
which number, If il is a fair day, will no
doubt be on hand to witness the sport.
There will be the usual parade of tally
hos and othr vehicles bearing the root
ing armies of the two universities, and
altogether it promises to be an old-time
gala occasion. o. P. SCHMIDT
The times., 1898-11-20
Century Cycle Club

The run today will be to Rockville, Md.
to leave at 1:3o p. m. A large attendance
Is desired
Last Sunday the boys took a cross
country run which was enjoyed by the
following: Capt. Byrnes, Hasler, Holan-
der. O'Connor, McAnaly, Wathen, Boyle,
Williams, Armstrong, Stevenson, Posey,
Maher, Bolden, and AbelI
The entertainment and hop which the
club viii give shortly is taking up all the
members spare time making arrange
ments for the event, as they are anxious
to eclipse that of last season
A run will be taken shortly to Occoquan
Falis. This run is always made every
FAIL and good time is generally spent
in this Virginia town
Bobby Williams had quite an ugly fail
last Sunday by the slipping of his tire.
and, for a time, Bob was somewhat
knocked out, but he has recovered sufi-
ciently to be able today to start to roll
off another 100 miles,
Hasler and Byrnes took a short spin
last Wednesday evening. Johnnie Barg-
hausen, the Isle of Cuba hero, setting the
pace.
"our friend Third Lieut. Horace
Chandlee has returned to the city, and the
boys will expect good deal from him on
club runs this Fail.
Eddie Monroe is trying his fortune in
Newport News, Va. Our little century
rider has left us, but will remain an ac-
tive member for a time at least.
The times., 1898-11-20
nivaiof the Ferris wheel.

(FTom the Chicago lnter-Oceln-J
r. F. Sherman. a Chicago electrician and IN
ventor. received word Monday from George Pan
gelo Commissioner Peck's secretary OF Ame-i-
can concessions for the Paris exposition, that
''Shermans umbrella Is now practically certain
OF getting a place the exposition grounds.
'-Shermans umbrella IS the designation given
to a mechanical device intended TO rival the Fer
ris wheel The name OF the device invented by
Mr.. Sherman was suggested by the resemblance
which his model bore 10 the frame of an UNI
brella The idea OF ii i 10 cSrry passengers to
great height overlooking the exposition
grounds. The plans call for a steel structure
$50 feet high and 80 feet in diameter from car
TO when the ears are at the top. Ten cars
are planned. each capable of accommodating
fifty passengers. Mr.. Sherman says that the
cars can make three trips every hour, which will
admit OF their carrying more passengers IN that
time than the Ferris wheel did, because all the
cars can be loaded At one trip.
The cars are to be supported at the ends of
ten long steel cables, which to run over the
ends of the arms or staves OF the 'umhralla-
The power is to be applied from the platform
around the central column The platform Is IN
tended TO move up and down the column and
to carry $50 passengers. The power by which
it is expected to move the platform and TO
lower and raise the cars IS hydraulic pressure
Another motion Is also provided for in the plans.
That is a rotary motion of the platform. carry
ing with ii the cars. and that motion Is to be
carried out by separate application of electrical
power.
Mt. AiiaA toh - iAlNSAi pNsfSi win
be required to run the machine as is required
to operate the Ferris wheel, because the weight
of each car filed with passengers Is utilized a
eounterbalancing power of gravity the pull
leys at the end of the arms. The application for
a site was made for grounds opposite the Champs
de Mars where the Paris Ferris wheel is now
in operation The Paris wheel is forty feet
higher than the Chicago wheel. As as the
concession is made sure corporation is TO be
formed to arrange for the building of the ''um-
brella'' in Chicago.