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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Choice Of several routes, and
impartial info TmaIiOn givesss
EuaHE particulars as to sailing
of ALI steamers from Pacific
Coast cities Cor Alaska. ana ssc-
comaaarOsaation reserved in AL.
vance thereof.
Through passenger 3ma
freight rates quoted.
Alaska pamphlets aud maps,
containing full information ms
on application to auy Grand
2'Funk Agent.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-19

And hundreds OF Others
fancy pieces the latest pat
terms and very pretty.
We have u lot of broken
Tea Sets, such as Tea and
Coffee Pots, Cream Pitch
ers, Sugar Bowls, Spoon
Holders and Butter Dishes
These goods will be sold at
cost to close them out.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07
HONORS DUE SCHLEY.

Washington. July 5.-Reprcsentativc
Berry of Kentucky, a member of the
House committee on foreign affairs to-
day INTRODUCED the following joint rcsou-
ton
Joint resolution rendering the thanks
of Congress to Commodore SChlcy, L. :.
y. and the officers and men under his
command.
Resolved. That tho thanks of Congress
and OF the American people are hereby
rendered to Commodore SChlcy =. :. y,
and the officers and men under his COM
mand for their heroic and distinguished
conduct in destroying the Spanish fleet
in Cuban waters on the Sd day Of July
last"
glory is due shall be recognized. SChlcy
is the real hero Of the incident. lie and
the brave band of officers and men under
his immediate direction are tho ones who
achieved the victory and all honor should
he given them. Sampson commands tho
feet in these waters. but It was Commo-
dorc Sthlcv, who was In COM
mard when Cervcra and his
fleet made the p!ucky attempt
at escape, and it was under Schley that
every one of that Spanish fleet met it's
destruction. Schey and his men have
performed notable feat that will 30
down in history hand in hand with that
daring forcing of Manila harhor by Dew
oy on May ]. Congress should he prompt
In recognizing their services. and there
should be no delay In rendering its thanks
and those of the country to the real
heroes at Santiago"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07
THE NEWS In SPAIN.
The Only onicial Despatch Says the Span
ish Lost Seven ded-Announced
That Ccrvcra is Prisoner.

London. July G-Thc Madrid correspon-
dent of the Times says
Admiral Cervcra's family have receiN eiu
telegram. profasscdy from him stating
that ne is n prisoner. but its authenticity
ia doubted. The following is the only
official despatch the government has re-
Colved since yesterday
AT dusk last night there reached the
SocOpa battery seven shlpwrcCkcd mos,
from the sunkcn torpcdo-boat dcstroyCrs.
They said the Infanta Maria Teresa WAS
stcuming In a damaged condition behind
point Buzor out of sight of the town, and
that the Almirante Oqucndo was ON tir,.
Subsequently other sailors, do not know
how many, got ashore and confirmed the
ahovo. The enemy attacked our forcea
during the morning causing Us a loss OF
seven wounded. Col. Escaro's column has
arrived"
The despatch goes on to describe the in
suls at Santiago and the Of
fer of the Americans to delay bonn
bardment on the morning of July provi-
ded that tho Spanish refrain from attack
ing them. 1t concludes with the words.
Il have agreed"
DEFEAT OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED.
Madrid, July .. p. m.-Senor Saeasta. tho
Premier, has announced officially that Ad-
miral Ccrvcra's squadron had been defe At
ed, that the Almrantc oquendo was burn
ed, and the lnfanta Maria Teresa sunk,
and Admiral Cervera is himself a prisoner
OF war.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07
DESPERATE NIGHT ATTACK
The Spaniards Tried to Regain n Position
They Had Lust Tho American Losses
ON Land Reach 100.

Copyright, 1895 the Associated Prcss)
Santiago dc cuba, Sunday. july 3, $50
u. IN, per Associated Press despatch boat
Dandy to l'ort Antonio, VIA Kingston,
Monday, July 1, 1880 p m.-Fhe Spanish
made a desperate night attack upon our
left shortly before 10 O'Clock Saturday
evening. The assault was directed at the
position that had been carried by Gen.
Kents men. The Spaniards left the
trenches and charged across the Open
striking heavily upon Gen. Wy..off's bri-
Gadc, consisting OF the 9th, l3tn and Path
infantry. They were reinforced by a
heavy lire all along their line OF guns and
batteries and succeeded In driving some
OF our men from the trenches, but the
heavy fire of the Americans in turn stag
sered the Spanish line and sent it recling
backward with heavy loss.
The Americans had advanced from the
trenches for the first time and while the
Spaniards were in the open some of our
fatlings on the extreme left did terrible
execution.
The casualties among our men were
not heavy. Gen. Hawkins was shot in the
feet.
over 200 additional men were taken to
the rear during the night, one batch con-
sisting of 30.
Under Gen. Skaters orders the battle
was reopened at o'clock this morning
sound of rifles rafting is like the long
roll of machine guns, punctuated by the
heavy booms of the Spanish batteries
The recruits were ordered to the front
to-day. our loss has now reached 1900
killed and wounded. Part of the night at
tack was directly opposite the station of
the third and sixth cavalry.
Capt. Bowden of the third cavalry went
with working party at IA. m. to
straighton the line of entertainments be-
tween Gen. Chaffce's brigade on the right
and Gen. Kents division on the left
Whether there was an accident is un-
known. but he clashed in the dark with
the Spanish who were advancing In front
of the working party. and was obliged to
retire
Rollo, of Troop Il. was killed, and Poole
of Troop E was wounded. The Spanish
did not advance close enough to draw the
fire of the American line The action last
ed about Is minutes and went on stimuli
taneously at other points on our front
The Spanish loss could not be ascertained
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07

several times by shots from the Brooklyn
and oregon.
During the chase clever manouvrc Of
Commodore Schlcy's in heading due west
to cape Cancy. while the Cristobal Colon
had taken n more southcrly direction with
a much greater distance to cover rendered
the Spanard'S escape Impossible.
There seems to be no doubt that the
Cristobal Colon and. perhaps the other
three Spanish armorcd cruisers would
have escaped had II not been for the
prompt action of Commodore Schley. The
Brooklyn. his flagship. alone was in a
position to attack tho Spanish vessels a.
they left The harbor and the commodore
steamed directly towards them and en-
gagged all four cruisers, iniliCtinS great
damag" upon them.
The Ore son was the first to Join the
brooklyn and aftcrwdrd tho Iowa, In
diana, Texas and vixen CLOSED around the
Spaniards, all pouring I'm a deadly fire.
But from the beginning to the end of the
fight the BrioElyn. oregon ana Glouccs-
ter took the most important part in the
destruction Of the enemy
ono man, George llnnry Ellis. was kill
cd on board the Brooklyn. His head was
blown Oft rs Il shell. one other man on
board of her, }. Burns, was injured.
The Brooklyn was struck half dozen
times but no injury was done to any II
the other American ships.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07
FORMER VERMONTER DEAD
SUICIDE OF M. C. FOOTE.
johnson Man Gives Away His Possess
slons and Takes Poison.

johnson, W., July Airs. NJ. c. Foote
went 10 GAINESVILLE, Iowa. some two months
ago TO visit her only brother, leaving her
husband to care for the farm. For the
past two weeks MIR. Foote has been acting
rather strangely. disposing of his house
hold goods and winter clothing When he
gave away his buffalo coat, the man to
whom he gave II remarked that he ala not
want to take 1t, as Mir. Footc was getting
old and would need IL when winter set in.
Mr.. foOte remarked that he should not
reed II. as ho WAS going whore such
clothing would not be needed ana insist
"a on the mans taking IT, which he did
lie Killed his horses rather than have
them fan into bad hands. lie was missed
last Thursday, but was soon found by a
party of his townsmen. resisting them ut
first with a gun. romarking that he would
20 where they would not find him next
time. Friday he was missed and they
again searched for him without avail on
sunday another party started out in the
search, this time their labors being re-
wardcd by finding his remains, not far
from where his horses were Killed an /
near the sugar house, lying on his back
his arms folded across his breast, with
an empty bottle by his side and Il pack
age of strychninc in his pocket, and the
arteries in both legs cut near the knees
IL remains were taken to WatcrVille and
buried beside his first wife on Sunday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07
REMOVING FOREIGN RESIDENTS.
British aud Austrian ships BriUGir Z
Away FugitiyeS

Copyright. lSoS the Associated PrcssD
Kingston, jamaica. judy ;. 2:lj p. m.-
The British warships Alert and pOll1S,
the former with ~ refugees ana the latter
with p, and the Austrian rHr-ot-war
Kaiscrin Maria Theresa, with - rrtu-
gees. arrived at Port Royal this morning..
They LETT the entrance Of the hIrtor of
Santiago dc cuba at ! O'Clock yesterday
afternoon. The foreign war vessels were
requested by Admiral Sampson not 20 en-
ter the harhor. hut To send steam launches
up the harbor TO the city. They did -,
and brought away such persons a. the
British ami Austrian Cousuls designated.
among them Miss Ramsdcr. daughter q
the British consul and Mrs. Brooks. wife
ct one OF the firm of Brooks Brothers.
Most of the fugitives are well-to-do
Cuban English or Cuban-AuStridns, Of
names not known outside the city. The
passengers by the Pallas were landed here
about an hour ago. The Cuh1uS Assem-.
bled on the wharf and chcered wildly. and
the women in the party burst into tears.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07

the proper range and many Of their shots
were very wild, though a number of them
fell dangerously near to the mark.
The guns of the battery just east of
MORO also took part In tho game and
their Hhclls fell all around the American
shius. Many of them struck the upper
works Of tho fleeing Spaniards and must
have resulted in the killing and woundng
OF many of their men.
The Spanish ships had now reached n
point about seven miles west of MORO
and mile or two beyond tho place where
the Furor was burning and the Pluton
broken In two against the cliff
The flagship and Oquendo were tho
first to show signs of distress. Two i3-
inch shells from one of the battleships
had struck the Maria Teresa ut the wa
ter line, tearing great holes in her side
and causing her to fill rapidly. The
Oqnendo suffered about the same fate and
both ships headed for n small cove and
went aground 200 yards from the shore.
flames shooting from them in every direc-
ton.
Tho officers and crow must havo been
aware of tho fate which seemed to he
before them but it was not until the ships
were on fire and cnvclopcd in flames and
smoke that tho mon ceased firing.
The Gloucester, after sending boat
ashore to the Fulton steamed along the
coast to where the armored cruisers were
stranded and went to their assistance.
There was danger from the maya zines
and many Of those on board jumped into
the water and swan to the shore. though
\ number were unable to reach the small
strip of sandy beach in tho cove and were
thrown against the rocks and killed or
drowned. Many Of the wounded were
lowered into tho ships own boats and
taken ashore, but this tasl, was a most
difficult one.
The Gloucester had all her boats out
and the scamcn swan through the surf
with u line from the Maria Teresa, maxi
ing II fast to tree on tho shore by
this means many on the flagship, nclud-
ing Admiral Ccrvcra, lowered themselves
into the Glouccstcr's boats. The wound
cd wcr" taken to the Gloucester as rapid
~ rs possible and the lower deck of the
yacht was soon covered with Spanish sail
ors, manglcd in limb and body by the
bursting of shells.
The C;louccstcr's crow gave the wound
Cd men every attention possible. The
shore was soon lined with those who had
escaped from the 1nfanta Maria Teresa
and the Almrante oquondo. There were
gtil some mon on both vessels when the
fire commenced to reach tho mag zines
and the boxes of ammunition lying on
the docks. a dozen or more explosions
followed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07
OUR LOSS 400.
Copyright, 1893 the Associated Press

Copyright 1898 the Associated Press.)
Before Santiago, July 3, 4 p. m.--Per
Associated Press despatch boat Dandy, to
Port Antonio, via Kingston, July 4, IL p.
m.-The lighting during the last two days
has cost the American army 100 men.
This estimate is made by the surgeons
division headquarters after careful fig
uring by the surgeons at the hospitals.
The list of wounded, as made up at
the division headquarters Is very large
in proportion to the list of those killed
outright.
Probably less than 100, all told, of the
number OF wounded, have died, making
the total number of deaths in tho neigh
borhood of $50. Tho remainder of the
wounded will probably recover
Considering tho fact that not over 12,CO
men were engaged on our side, ana that
not all of those were actually under fire.
the per centnye of loss Is very heavy
The slaughter was brought about nom
inally by tho gallantry with which our
troops advanced into the open grounds in
the face of heavy fire from the Spanish
entertainments and rife pits.
our men generally had the opinion that
the Spanlards could not shoot, and many,
1t must be confessed, thought they would
not fight Both Impressions were crronc-
Gus. particularly the latter. The Spanish
have fought with great determination and
bravery The returns show that n num-
Der of regiments suffered very heavily, the
Fist New York being the worst cut up of
the volunteer regiments, and the 18th and
sixth regular infantry suffering the most
among the regulars. with the seventh and
10th infantry close in the race for glory.
in some companies of the 18th regiment
orc third of the men are gone and there
are companies in that regiment now en-
tircly without officers.
In tho 9Th infantry moro than one third
of the officers are gone, only one field Of
ficcr, Mai. Miner being left
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07

al talked the matte over with my wife
and decided to Try the pills. Before tie h.xi
tox was half gone was much het,e-.
"leaserly purchased mort boxes.
81 continued to steadily improve as con
tinued taking the pills.
I've were eli as,cu;Shed at the marvel
OTIS change for the better in my health.
at didn't seem possible. after all the year
Of suffering and expense to which I hat
been put, that sach remedy eoulj cure ras
50 readily.
Altogether I used nine boxes Of II.
pills.
lean now walk rriles vri,hcu, e-ertion.
The rheumatic pans have nos bo,heru
r,e since.
"Dr. Williams Pink Pills fer Pale Seo
gle cured me and have the utraos, Soa.i
denee in their usri;s to alleviate sai..rin,
and cure DISEASE"
Many brave heroes v-ho rssu-nei from
the war found the battle asains, the unsee,
Toe ct disease harder 10 hght than the COO
fliets in war, until they commented 10 uss
DR.. Williams Pink Pills fer Pale Peori,.
Many have tound these vegetable rsils S
be SPEEDY health res,orerS-
They act directly eron Ire i.rrure hiooi,
the root Of DISEASE. by restoring he r: suri,e
vitality to all parts Of the soiy, sreaSns
functional regularity and psrtoe; hArnaonY
throughout TIE system.
Druggists everywhere sell thes< fillx
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07
SHAFIER'S LOSSES
ment-A Great Loss Among Officers
Many Sick.

Washington, July 5.-Consdcrable COM
mcnt has been caused among the Ollie $
Of the war department by the great los y
OF American officers in the two days of
lighting at Santiago Official reports thus,
far received Indicate that IS American OIL
iicers were either killed or wounded ana
the list is only partial
Speaking of the matter this evening
Adjt.' Gen. Corb!n said that finer lot
OF cillcCrs than was with Gen. Shaftcrs
corps in Cuba never wore shoulder STRAPS.
Ihey were brave, aggressive and brill ant
and were we'll worthy 10 carry the Honor
OF the stars and stripes. Gen. Cortin DID
not forget the enlisted men in his COM
moht, saying that the great majority of
Skaters force was the pick of the rcEu-
lar army, strong rcsolute, admirably dis
ciplincd and thoroughly enthusiastic and
patriotic.
Skaters army is laboring at some dis.
advantage, not only ON account of the in
tense heat and the check of a great LAt
tie hut also ON account of the loss and
disability of so many officers. While none
OF the general officers have been wounded
no less than five of them are i'll and were
they at home would be in bed.
Gen. Shafter himself Is suffering from a
severe indispostion. His condition, ac-
cording to last reports, was somewhat
improved, but it is notable that he direct
ed the first days fight from cot on
which he was lying Gen. Joe Wheeler,
in command of the cavalry division. was
very seriously i'll, but when the battle be-
gan insisted against the protests of the
| surgeon that he be taken to the front.
lie went In an ambulance, but when he
arrived on the field he mounted his horse
and personally directed the operations of
his men.
Gen. Young, Gen, Hawkins and Acting
Brig. Gen. Wood Of the Rough Riders are
III. but 1t is understood that their con.
dtion Is not serious.
The heavy loss of officers is due to tho
dash and bravery of the officers them
selves. Instance after instance has been
disclosed of officers springing in front OF
their comrades and leading them in bril-
liant sorties against the enemy Quite
naturally the Spanish sharp shooters sin
gcd out the officers as targets and the
result was that the American forces suf-
fered particularly heavy In this respect
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07
CERVERA'S STATEMENT,

off Santiago de Cuba. July 1, per tsso-
ciatcd Press despatch boat Cynthia II. via
Kingston. July 8 1915 Il. m.
TIL: iirst and only statement concerning
the recent naval battle made by the Span
ish commander. Admiral Cervera, was to
the correspondent of the Associated Press
on board the battlcship Iowa. 1t was -
follows: 81 would rather lose my ah'rs ut
sea like a sailor than in the hartDr." j,
was the only thing left for me to 10.
CAMARA STARTS INTO THE SUEZ
Port Said. July The Spanish fleet TIM
der tho command Of Admiral Cdmara,
consisting of the Pelayo. Carlos, Patricia
Rapido Bucnos Ayrcs, lsld De Panay
san Franc isco, Isle De Lu2on. san Au-
gustin ana san lgnaCio De leoo,o has ~
tered the Sucz canal. The Spanish tor
pedo boats which were with the fleet
have been ordered to Messna, Sicily.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07
A THOUSAND PEOPLE FELL

Shelby, o., July IA bridge crossing the
Mohican river here fell yesterday after
noon with 1000 people, -Four were killed
outright and u hundred injured. A pub
lie wedding was being celebrated on the
bridge at one of the features of the
Fourth. Just as the ceremony had been
completed the bridge went down with q
crash, precipitating the people n distance
Of is feet. Those who were killed outright
were:
Cyrus Kulan of Shelby, aged 80
Mrs. Louisa Monahan of Edison. aged
So.
Ada Bloodhart of Shelby. aged -.
Frank Kcickler of Shelby, aged 10.
The panic which cnsued was indescrib-
able and 1t was impossible to get any
thing like a correct list of tho wounded.
Many persons suffered from broken legs
and arms, but very few II any OF the in
jured are likely to die.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07
LETTER BoRRows $4,000 600

Chicago, July j,-Lovi Il. Letter has Dor
rowed OF the Northwestern Mutual Life
Insurance company of Milwaukee $1,000, GGO
Tor ten years ut per cent. The security
consists OF several of the most valuable
pieces of business property in the city. In
completing the details of the loan Mir.
Letter told the agents of the Northwest
crn that he would probably require fur
tier advances of about 100000.
The money obtained by Mr.. Letter Will
go toward the liquidation OF the debt in
CURED by his son, Joseph Letter ia his
wheat speculation. Mr., Letter, the elder
holds real estate in this city valued at
SD, Ur0, COO
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07
WILL CONTINUE WAR.

Madrid, July ). 1880 p. m.-The cabinet
sion. decided not to open negotiations for
peace but to continue tho war with all
risks while single soldier remains in
Cuba.
The government has no news as to a
hombardment of Santiago and has cabled
Gov. Gen. Blanco for details OF the naval
battle,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07
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CATCHING THE celsTosAL COLON.
The Brooklyn and Oregon Won tho Hon.
ors,fthe Fight.

Copyright 1898, by the Associated Press.)
OFF Santiago De Cuba. Monday. July T.
6 p. M. per Associated Press despatch
boat Cynthia H. via Port Antonio and
Kingston, July s. 2 p, m.-After a chase of
sixty miles to the westward, the Brooklyn.
losely followed by the Oregon, overhauled
the Cristobal Colon after che
had run ashore and had haul
ed down her nag Captain Cook, OF
tho Brooklyn went on board of her, and
the commander of the Spanish armored
cruiser came forward to surrender and
was taken on board the New York. which
came up an hour after the Brooklyn and
Oregon had completed the capture OF the
Cristobal Colon. The latter was not &C.
rously damaged though she was struck