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Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-11
CLARK REPORTS TO SAMPSON
Version of the Hattie with the
Fleet of Admiral Cervera.
Copyright 1898. by Associated Press.

Copyright 1898, by Associated Press.)
OFF GUANTANAMO, July 9.-(Per Asso-
ciated Press Dispatch Boat Wanda via
Kingston, Jamaica. July 10)-Captain Clark
of the United States battleship Oregon,
which did such remarkable work at the
naval battle off Santiago de Cuba that re-
suited in the destruction Of Admiral Ger
vera's squadron. says in his official report
to Rear Admiral Sampson:
THE Spanish fleet turned to the west
ward and opened fire, to which our ships
replied vigorously. For a short time there
was an almost continual fight OF projectiles
over the ship, but when our line was fairly
engaged the enemy's fire became defective.
LAS soon as 1t was evident that the enc
my's ships we're trying to break through
and escape TO westward we went ahead at
full speed with the determination of carry
ing out to the utmost your instruction: If
the enemy tries to escape the ships must
close and engage him as soon as possible
and endeavor to sink his vessels or force
them to run ashore
We soon passed all of our vessels except
the Brooklyn. At first we used only the
main battery, but when 1t was discovered
that the enemy's torpedo boats were fol-
lowing the ships we used our rapid fire
guns, as well as the six-inch guns upon
them, with telling effect.
LAS we ranged up near the sternmost of
their ships, it headed for the beach, evil
IDENTIFY on fire. We raked 1t as we passed,
rushing on for the next ahead, using our
starboard guns as they were brought to
bear, and before we had it fairly abeam it,
too, was making for the beach. The two
remaining vessels were now some distance
ahead. but our speed had increased to six
teen knots and the Vizcaya was soon sent
to the shore in flames.
only the Cristobal Colon was left and
for a time 1t seemed as If 1t might escape.
But when we opened with our forward tur-
ret guns and the Brooklyn followed, the
Colon began to edge in toward the coast
and its destruction was assured. As it
struck the beach it's flag went down.
The Brooklyn sent a boat to it and when
the admiral caught up with the New York
York, Texas and Vixen. the Cristobal Colon
was taken possession Of.
Il cannot speak in too high terms of the
bearing and conduct of all on board this
ship. When they found the Oregon had
rushed to the front and was hurrying to
a succession of conflicts with the enemy's
vessels If they could be overtaken and
would engage them, the enthusiasm was in
tense.
As these Spanish vessels were so much
more heavily armored than the Brooklyn,
they might have concentrated upon and
overpowered it. Consequently, / am per-
suaded that but for the officers and men of
the oregon who steamed and steered the
snip and fought and supplied it's batteries.
the Cristobal Colon, and perhaps the Viz
caya, would have escaped"
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-11
CAMARA ON THE WAY HOME
Squadron Sails from Port Said WITH
the Exception of the BattIeship
PeIayO.

Copyright, 1898, by Press Publishing Coz
LONDON, July 1O.-(New York World Ca
blegIam-Special Telegram. THE Port Said
squadron sailed except the Pelayo and San
Augustin. The latter is transferring coal
in the haTbor.
MESSINA. Sicily. July 1O.-(New York
World Cablegram-Special Telegram. THE
officers of the torpedo boat destroyers which
accompanied Admiral Camara to Port Said,
who arrived here on the way home, were
much affected on learning OF the d~estruc-
ton OF Admiral Cervera's feet. The crew
declared themselves ready N make every
sacrifice and determined TO fight TO the last
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-11
BOYS DO LESS CAROUSING
General BrOoke's Order Has "a whole
some Eject Upon the Troops At
Chickamauga Park.

CHICKAMAUGA NATIONAL PARK, Ga,
July 10.-The beneficial effect of General
Brooke's recent order limiting the number of
men TO be allowed permits to leave camp at
one time to two from each company was
noticeable today In the orderly quiet OF the
day both at the amp and in the city of
Chattanooga. A provost guard did duty at
Lyle and all disorderly people were kept
Theoretically sealed. No soldier was allowed
at Lyle without passes and as a consequence
1t was a sure enough Sunday in camp. All
the saloons at Chattanooga, which have in
the past been wide open, have been closed,
and the streets were crowded a large portion
of the day with soldiers.
Services were held in the twenty-five
Christian tents now in operation in the camp
and the proclamation of President Mckinley
suggesting that prayers for peace be offered
by all ministers was observed. From every
pulpit in Chattanooga today prayers for
peace and the triumph of the American arms
were offered by the officers. Masses were
said by Catholic clergymen during the day
at the park. .s r, -
Three Catholic priests arrived this morn
ing, Rev. DR., Mccarthy, Rev. DIR. Belford
and Father Chryostan, the latter having
been engaged in work for many years in the
West Indies. These three ministers will re-
main with the army and go to the front
when they are moved.
To-day the following officers ordered to re-
port to General Brooke for duty arrived and
were assigned: Captain f. B.. Harrison,
to be quartermaster of the Sec
ond brigade, First division, First
corps. on the staff Of General Haines
Captain William Meiken, Third brigade,
First division, First corps, on the staff OF
Brigadier General BoyntOn; Captain Charles
Meyer. commissary officer, Third brigade,
First division, First corps.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-11
COMMITTEE IS NOT SATISFIED.
Secret Societies Disappointed at the
Action OF The Management.

Secret Societies Disappointed at the
Action OF the Management.
The secret society representatives have
been comforting with the management of the
exposition and have made the following re-
port:
To the Representatives Of the Following
Orders: Modern Woodmen of America.
Woodmen of the World, FTraternal Union Of
America, Business and Fraternal associa-
ton, Masons, Royal Highlanders, Woman's
Christian Temperance union, Improved Or
der of Red Men, knights of the Maccabees,
knights Of Pythlas. Woman's Relief corps,
Ancient Order of United Workmen. Clan
Gordon, Scottish Rite Masons, Pocahon-
tas. Grand Army OF the Republic. Douglas
County Veteran association, p. Il. o., Sons
and Daughters of the Revolution. Junior
Order United American Mechanics and
Royal Neighbours: The petition entrusted
TO us was presented to President Wattles
and the Board of Managers OF the Trans
mississippi Exposition and considered by
them. and they decided rot to grant the
concessions prayed for: only in a modified
way, which 10 your committee is not salts
factory, and We, therefore, recommend that
the OF the whole convene at the
Commercial club rooms, Sixteenth and Far
nam streets, July II at 8 p, m, sharp, and
formulate plans and arrange for places to
hold our various meetings and gatherings
without the Transmississippi grounds, as
set forth In our petition. Yours respect
fully, b. r. BALL.
7. j. WAGANELL.
II. o. BAILEY.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-11
GET INTO A HORNETS NEST
TWO OF Our Auxiliary Craft Enter
the Harbor at M~anznniIIO and Meet
u Warm Reception.
Copyright, 1898, by Associated Press

Copyright, 1898, by Associated Press.)
OFF SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July S.-(Per
Associated Press Boat Cynthia, via King
ston, Jamaica, July 9.)-Captain Adolph
Mark of the converted yacht Scorpion and
Captain Purcell of the Oscello had a hot
time on July 3 at Manzanillo, where they
had established a blockade.
Manzanillo has lately been unguarded and
has been a Cuban port of supplies. Now
General Pando and his branch of the army
are there. 1t was decided to lock the stable
door last week. and on Sunday, July 8, the
Scorpion and Oscella were before the place.
1t is on a long, deep bay and a close ex-
animation by Captain Mark convinced him
that its defenses were one fort with small
guns.
On Sunday morning Captain Mark de-
cided to go in after the gunboats and so
signaled to Captain Purcell. Captain Mark
tells the story as follows:
Imagine our surprise upon finding that
instead Of gunboats and a small fort the
shore was filled with artillery. The fire we
moved into them was a desperate one, con-
sidering that We did not have any protection
for our men or the guns. For twenty-five
minutes we stayed at it and l think we
must have done a lot of damage. | had
no pilot and could not move in close. We
were frequently hit, and at last when a
shot had cleared our gallery and / saw 1t
was useless to risk the mems lives, we
moved out.
THE gunboats lay behind the hills in
small coves and we could not get at them.
We moved out slowly and the fire ceased.
The next morning we captured a large
lighter and a sloop filled with provisions.
No attempt was made by the gunboats to
come out to the defense of their ships. The
Spanish steamer Purissima Conception,
which had been around the coast looking
for a place to land money and provisions,
is in the harbor and has discharged Its
cargo"
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-11

services were held in many OF the churches
here today in accordance with the procla-
nation OF the president. asking that thanks
be returned for the victories OF the Amer
lean navy and army.
PORTLAND, Ore, July 10.-The pulpits
Of the various Protestant churches of this
city were occupied this morning and even
ing by visiting delegates to the National
council Of the Congregational churches.
Special thanksgiving services were held in
all the churches in accordance with Pres
ident McKinley's proclamation.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-11

WASHINGTON, July 1O-Tle War department has Just been notified
that the bombardmcnt has begun.
WASHINGTON, July 1o~The War department has posted these bulc-
tins of dispatches received this evening:
SlBONEI, Cuba. Via IIayi, $50 D. m, July 1O-Adjutant General,
Washington, I. Carbohydrates Fifth Army Corps, July 1O-l have Just
received II letter from General Toral declining unconditional surrender Bonn
bardment by army and navy will begin at Is near 4 p M today as possible.
SIIAFTER, Major General.
WASHINGTON, July 11--Shoruy after midnight the War department
gave III the following frm General Shaner:
PLAYA DEL ESTE, July 1O-To Adjutant General, Washington: En-
soon shenced by ours Very little muskety firing, and the enemy kept IL
trey in their entertainments Three men slightly wounded. VIII have n-
siderable forces tomorrow, enough to completely block all the roads OF the
northwes l al quite well. SIAFTER, Major General
General Garcia reports that the enemy evacuated a little town called Des-
cannos, about three miles from Santiago and near the BAY
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-11
TEMPERATURE AT OMAHA
TODAY AT THE EXPOSITION.

Massachusetts Day.
II n. M, Reception to- Mnssnchu-
sets Visitors ut the
2 u. M, p~hinney's United states
Hand Mt Government Building.
q u. m, Pawnec city Military Band
at Girls and Boys building.
T,3O u. M. p~hinney's United states
Rand mt Government Buiiding.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-11
Recruits for shaf,er Sail.

CHARLESTON, S. C., July 1O-The steam
ship Rita. captured recently off Cuba by the
Yale and purchased yesterday by the United
States government for S125, 900, sailed for
Santiago this afternoon with $50 men of
the Sixth Illinois regiment and their bag
gage. One battalion of the regiment sailed
with the expedition under General Garrett
son on the Columbia. 1t was found that the
Rita could not carry the remaining 500 men,
80 Companies D and NJ were left here.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-11
MINING EXHIBITORS ORGANIZE.
VIII Not Keep Their Displays Omen
to the Public mt Might.

VIII Not Keep Their Displays Open
tO the Public at Night.
The policy OF organization is becoming
general among the exhibitors and other
participants in the exposition and one OF
the most recent is the Commissioners and
Exhibitors association of the Mines build
Ing. Commissioners j. j. Lesson Of New
Mexico is chairman OF the association and
Harry C. Smith OF Colorado secretary. The
other members are A. w. Miller. Oregon;
James A. Reeves, Missouri: J. Il. Richter.
south Dakota; DIR. William b. Phillips, Ala
bama; Samuel Anderson, Montana; Colonel
IL. b.. Maxon, Nevada, and Harry A. Lee,
Colorado. Chairman Lesson and Messrs.
Anderson and Reeves compose the executive
committee.
Just at present the association is eo-operat-
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-11
~SpringfcIds All Right.

doing well.
SprinEfelds All Right.
The ordnance officers of the army are
indignant at the statements that have ap-
peared in the press, some of them attributa-
BILE to high army officers, questioning the
merits of the Springfield rifle, with which
a large portion of the United States army
is armed. These statements, they say, are
calculated to do infinite harm among the
volunteer forces, though the regulars know
and like the old Springfield too well to dis
trust it now. The principal argument made
against its employment by the critics is
that its short range enables the Spanish
armed with Mausers to pick off our men
long before they get within the range of
the Springfields. This is said to be based
upon error. The Springfield has a range
of 3,400 yards, which is only a few nun
dred yards short Of the Mausers, and the
formers big 500 grain bullet is said to have
greater killing power at the long ranges.
The opinion of some good practical soldier
as to the respective merits Of the Springfield
and the modern small bore Is shown by the
fact that such able soldiers as Colonel Ray
and Colonel Schuyler of New York, who are
organizing independent regiments, have spe-
cially requested the War department to
supply them the former.
A good deal has been seid also as to the
great superiority of smokeless powder used
in the small bore over the black powder Of
the Springfield, but one Of the best ordnance
experts in the War department has declared
that there are merits in both powders. In
open fighting the smoke OF the Springfield
often serves to obscure the marksman from
a return fire, while the man armed with the
smokeless weapon is exposed to aimed fire.
The news of the bombardment came at the
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-11
American Guns Open Fire Once More on
Rgs suered City of Santiago.
SPANISH THERE'S ARE Quickly SIENCtD
General Shafter Reports Three of His Men
Being Slightly Wounded.
WASHINGTON AUTHORITIES DULY INFORMED BY WIRE

Operations Begin About 4 O'Clock IN Sunday Afternoon, After a n Armistice
Lasting for Several Days America Land Forces Hold a Impregnable
Position and Feel Fully Confident to Bring the spaniards
to Terms and Will Have Force Enough Today
to Cut Off Retreat O. All Sides.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-11

Captain S. Il. Allen.
Lieutenant C. NJ. Saltzman.
Lieutenant G. II. Patten.
Lieutenant F. w. Lewis.
Captain Robert Sewell.
Lieutenant w. E. p. French.
Major J. N. Coe.
Chaplain Dwight Gallinger.
Lieutenant w. c. Rivers.
Lieutenant C. b. Humphreys.
Lieutenant f. r. Perkins.
All sick from the effect Of heat, but are
doinp wall
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-11

Continued on Fifth Page.)
The Yale expositor., 1898-09-30
"Remember the Oregon"

The Oregon's magnificent behavior
under her terrific trials of endurance
is a matter of pride to every American,
because it proves that every bit of
work in her making, manning, and
sailing has been done on honor and
with skill. The Oregon shows us that
not only have we brave men and skill
full gunners such as fought in Manila
Bay, or drove Cervera's fast cruisers
ashore; self-sacrificing and able sailors
such as sunk the "Merrlmac" In San
tiago channel; hardy, cool soldiers
like the marines at Camp McCalla;
regulars and volunteers such as never
faltered in the storm of fire from the
defenders of Santiago-but also hon
est workmen at home. The Oregons
record says that America is sound at
the core; that she has something fully
as important as the men behind the
gun" namely, the men who make the
guns and the ships, and make them
sound and At for any work. 1t is no
wonder that our ships, our guns, and
our men are as good as the best. be-
cause, from the men in the foundrieS
to the admirals on their bridges, all
work is done by honest, competent,
patriotic Americans. So, IL any
should be reluctant to join in the cry,
Remember the Maine!" there Ger
tainly is no man or woman, boy or
girl, who may not say with genuine
and heartfelt patriotism Remember
the Oregon!"
The Yale expositor., 1898-09-30


Tomorrow"
"'Tis O. no use saying tomorrow, ="
she interrupted impatiently. Hoo
may pass at any moment. 'Tis but 4
o'clock, an it's tn last thing my
wenchll ever want"
The sound OF knocking on the floor
above stopped her. "Hannah's
walked" she said. "Theer's ovid Liz
beth beating the planks wi a stick.
nun leave yo', Mr. Fryston. l know
as yo wunna fail me-"
She did not wait for his reply. but
hurried upstairs to the chamber, where
Hannah lay in a little bed afront the
hearth. The mother had been pretty
in her youth-indeed. she was not I'M
comely even now-but the daughter
was wonderfully, piteously beautiful
Her face was pure white, save for the
daintiest flush in the cheeks; her lips
were scarlet-hued and finely cut, her
great brown eyes luminous She had
spread her nut-brown hair over the
embroidered pillow and crossed her
hands lightly over her breast. The
DohClOlHtb NOhNNdlCu Tue
of her figure TO some extent, but one
would surely have believed that as
much as could be distinguished was
that Of q slender boy.
"Is he coming?" she said. ooh,
mother, to think OF I'll That / should
care for him in this way when he only
kissed me once, and never spoke a
word that you mightn't have heard!"
Then she began coughing again, and
the blood speckled the cottonwood
that Mrs. Robson held to her lips.
When the paroxysm was over, she lay
heck speechless. but her eyes were full
or questioning.
Gay, my deary," said the mother.
"Mr. Frys.on's gone for him, an he'll
be here anon"
The girl tried to speak again. but
the mother held up a warning hand.
Hannah. Hannah" she faltered, "do
lie still. Yo're not thinkin' that yo're
all the kin have, an that l want yc'
The Yale expositor., 1898-09-30
HOW TO TELL A HORSES AGE.

much Experience Required and MANY
Things Have to BE Considered.
To distinguish merely between the
young horse and the old, it is only
necessary to remember few salient
facts. The first is that the milk teeth
are present in the horses mouth until
he is between 4 and years old. The
second fact Is that the mark" or
dark central depression on the surface
of the incisors becomes gradually worn
out, and in a horse over years old
has nearly always disappeared from
the teeth OF the lower jaw. The third
fact Is that the shape of the tooth is
much wider from side to side than
it is from front to back. AS the horse
becomes older the surface becomes pro-
gressively narrower, from side to side,
and thus, instead of remaining always
oblong, it becomes triangular, and
then in very old animals fiattened from
side to side. In young horses, then,
we judge the age by observing which
of the milk teeth are present, and
which have been replaced by perma-
nent ones. To distinguish between
the milk teeth and the permanent, re-
member that the milk teeth are small
er. whittier, and have a distinct neck.
Until a colt is over 2 years old his
is estimated from the amount of wear
shown on the crowns of the teeth. Be
tween 2 and the first OF the perma-
nent teeth make their appearance, and
push out the middle two teeth in both
upper and lower Jaws. A horse is
said to be 8 years old when these CEN
trail permanent incisors are fully in
wear. During the next summer the
second pair of permanent teeth appear,
and when they are fully grown and in
wear the horse is 4 years old. Be-
tween 4 and 5 the last pair makes its
appearance, and now the horse has
what is called a full mouth. So far
both mares and horses are alike, but
at or near 5 years old the CANNES, or
"tushes," appear in the male sex only.
Up to the end OF this period the de-
termination OF the age is a COMPARE
lively easy matter, and any one who
is at all observant can readily give the
age of horses by looking at their teeth.
After a full mouth is attained 1t is a
more difficult matter, and the difficulty
of accurately telling the age Of old
horses is greater in proportion to their
age. So much Is this the case that it
is popularity supposed that 1t is i'm
possible to tell the age Of horses after
they are years old. This may be
true to a great extent among the un-
trained and inexperienced, but to an
expert it is not difficult to tell the age
up to Is years with fair degree of ac-
curacy, and after that age to approx
innate 1t within a couple OF years. To
do this successfully requires much ex-
perience and a careful inspection OF all
visible indications of age. To rely
upon one only, such as the mark" Is
to court defeat All should be OBJ
served-the mark, the shape OF the
teeth, their length and the angle at
which they meet those Of the other
jaw.-Pall Mall Gazette.
The Yale expositor., 1898-09-30

becoming a disgrace to us all and caus-
ing the finger of scorn to be pointed
at our poverty" exclaims Ruby holly.
There was only one old woman be-
sides myself" explains Shell calmly;
land 1 don't think she'll point the
finger OF scorn because she called me
'dearie' all the way, and seemed quite
pleasant old body"
Don't scold her, Ruby-the child
meant WELL" interposes Mrs. Widen,
with a smile at Shell. "And how did
you leave things at home, dear?"
(To be Continued.)
The Yale expositor., 1898-09-30
YssS AssE SIS Ss u 81 " " IS %

Never mind shall set that all
right when we are on the other side
of the Channel" returns Ted, with
comic confidence. How is fellow
to speak French If he has never been
abroad?"
He needn't attempt it," says Robert,
severely.
HIN! l think l will retire behind
the newspaper till the wind has chang
ed quarter" remarks Ted, in loud con-
fidepce to the world in general.
well, do feel out Of temper" ad-
mits Robert, in a self-deprecating
voice, as he turns and enters the
house.
The Yale expositor., 1898-09-30
JACKY ON SHIPBOARD.
bed Which Is Provided by u Paternal
Government.

Government.
Jacky's bed is a hammock, and II is
a folding, portable bed of the most i'm
proved kind, says Scribner's. People
who swing hammocks on verandas in
the summer know nothing whatever
about Jacky's style Of bed. His is
made of an oblong piece Of stout can
vas, fitted with eye-holes in the ends.
In the eye-holes are made fast small
ropes, called "clews," and these are
dashed at their outer ends to ring.
When Jacky's folding bed is open for
use 1t hangs by these rings from ham
mock-hooks fitted to the beams under
the decks.
Jacky has a mattress and a blanket
there. When he turns out" as get
ting up is called, he rolls his hammock
up on it's longest axis and lashes 1t
with a rope provided for that purpose
There must be seven turns in the lash
ing, with one exactly in the middle
The clews are tucked in under the lash
ing, Jacky is allowed ten minutes to
turn out and lash his hammock. Then
he goes up on the spar deck and hands
the hammock to one OF the showers,
who drops it into the MEETINGS. The
MEETINGS" are simply troughs in the
ships rail. A tarpaulin is hauled over
the hammocks and laced down to keep
the rain out, and there they stay till
they are served out again at night. In
the meantime, if Jacky desires to sleep,
and in war times he does very often
need a nap, he must perforce seek the
gentle caresses of a steel battlehatch
or an oily alley-way, where cooks and
marines do break in and coal-passers
corrupt. But a paternal government
provides the hammock for Jacky and
also allows him the use of the deck.