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CAPTURE OF CoAMO.
American Forces Occupy the Puerto
RIcnn Town-scven Soldiers
wounded.

Coamo, Puerto Rico, Aug. (via ST.
Thomas, ID. w. L., Aug. 10).-Gen. Will |
son took the town of Coamo this morn
ing with loss OF only seven men
wounded, all members of the Sixteenth
Pennsylvania regiment.
Corporal Barnes, of company l., was
mortally wounded.
Sergeant Wishart was slightly
wounded and Priyates Frank Whit
lock was struck in the groin, Clyde
Frank was struck in the leg, Jolly and
Herbert Lubold, both of whom were
shot In the arm, were the other in
iured. The Spanish are known to have
lost their commander, Maj. Iellescas,
Capt. Ecante, Capt. Lopez and nine
privates, all killed, and to have had 80
wounded. The Americans captured
$50 prisoners, practically the whole
force OF Spnniards. except the cavalry.
The capture of the town and garri.
son was neatly planned and splendidly
executed. The Sixteenth Pennsyl-
vania volunteers moved to a point OF
the north of the town at night and by
| forced marches of eight miles across
the mountains arrived at the rear OF
the town about seven o'clock in the
morning, just in time to cut off the
enemy's retreat. At daylight the
Third Wisconsin and troop G New
York; moved by the right flank and
the artillery, Supported by the Second
Wisconsin, advanced In the center.
The Fourth cavalry took up position
from which IL could gallop 10 the field
and sweep the valley into the town.
At seven o'clock fire was opened upon
the bloclxhouse, which was hammered
with shell and shrapnel. The Span
iards replied with few shots from
their Mausers and then fed. The
bloclxhouse was soon ablaZe and the
artillery fire in front ceased at Tar
n. m.
Almost Immediately volley firing
, was heard I'm the rear OF the town. The
Spaniards in seeking 10 escape, rar
D straight into the arms of Col. Huling''
; regiment, posted on the hills com
handing the road. The enemy sought
y protection in trenches. but they could
: not withstand the deadly fire. Will
their commander and two captain
!. killed they were compelled TO surren
der. A troop OF so Spanish cavalry es
capped through the mountains. our cav
o airy being unable to pursue them. TIL
Spaniards had destroyed the ston
2 bridge across the river Coamo. leading
o into the town. but II was evident tina
e they were not prepared 10 make
strong resistance, MS no artillery wa
). posted there. The natives received tn
a Americans with delight. Gen. Wilso
le Immediately rfter taking the towi
;. pushed the Wisconsin troops n mile on
10 beyond, whore they camped for I'll
~ night
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-08-13
the total dead to 10. with ter In hospital
ms tally hurt.

the total dead to 10. with ter In hospital
mc tally hurt.
within Walls OF Manila.
Manila, Aug. 3, via Hong-Kong, Aug.
1o.-The rumor Is current here that
the insurgents, fearful that peace VIII
be concluded between Washington and
Madrid and that the Americans vii.
withdraw from the Philippines, arc
consequently the more strenuous In
their desires and efforts TO capture Ma
Mia. Sunday night there was heavy
bombardmcnt with heavy modern
shells. II is generally believed in the
city that the Americans assisted, and
the papers publish lists OF Americans
alleged to have been killed, including
some names OF rank. There Is also
report that half the Americans have
succumbed TO fever. and this state
ment, with others like II, encourages
the Spaniards TO maintain their sui
cidal resistance.
Loss of Life I'm the City.
On Sunday many shots entered the
town. Several reached the citadel IL
self, and it is reported that some Ia
dies were killed. There was frightful
panic inside the walls, women and chill
dren shrieking and praying IN their
terror the whole night through. One
shot caused 90 casualties at the Luneta
battery; another exploded at the Ma
late barracks, killing Ave. The troops
turned out just in time to save tho
Malate fort and the magazine. The in
surgents thowered large and sinai
shots with such precision that the gar
rison believed the whole American
army and fleet were concentrating
their fire. Many Spaniards had pre-
yiously resolved TO cease fighting TIL
moment the Americans began, but tn
insurgents have subsidized and the for
has been reinforced from a barracks
There has been little fighting III othe
directions. The total Spanish losse
are probably 100, bur many house
have been seriously damaged.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-08-13
ARE ALL BRAVE BOYS
American Soldiers Make a Noble
Stand Near Manila.
spantards Attack Them During a
Furious storm, Hut Are Driven
BACK with Heavy Loss-Four-
teen Americans Killed.

Cayite. Manila Bay, Aug. 3, via Hong |
Kong. Aug. 10.-The first shedding of |
American blood on Philippine soil took
place Sunday night, when ii were
killed and "A wounded during
skirmish at the Malate trenches
between Cavite and Manila. No at
tack has yet been made on the Spanish
lines. but the Americans now occupy
the trenches formerly held by the in
surpents. In Sunday nights skirmish
the following were killed.:
Corn. w. Il. Brown. OF the Tenth Penn
sylvania. -,
vania. ,
private Bowker. OF the First Wyoming
Priyates s. HUI. Bunton (BrintonO. Moss
and stillwagen, all understood 10 De OF the
Tenth Pennsylvania.
First Sergt Maurice Just, OF the FIRST
California. .t,
iery.
private McKelrath CMcIlrothD, battery
A. Third artillery.
Private Winfield. battery II, Third arti-
iery. -,
the First Colorado. was killed. TUESDAY
night the following were killed:
private william Lewis Roddy. OF the
Twenty-third infantry.
private n. Bowers, OF the signal corps.
Private Fred auckland, OF the Thirteenth
Minnesota.
Some OF the wounded in Sunday
nights skirmish were struck by shrap-
mel
The British admiral reports the
Spanish loss TO be $50 killed, 900
wounded.
Malateris located halfway between
Cavite and Manila city.
gen. MerrItts Dispatch.
Washington, Aug. 10. = The war de-
partment Tuesday received the follow
ing cablegram from Hong-kong;
"Adtutant General. Washington: Mac
Artbur's troops arrived the slst. No cpl
demic sickness. Five deaths. Lieut.. Kerr
engineer, died OF spinal meningitis. Land
ing al camp delayed on account OF mgr
surf TO gain approach TO city Green
outposts were advanced TO continue lin'
from the Canine Real to Beach on sun
day night. spanish attacked Sharply
Artillery outposts behaved well; held posi-
ton. Necessary 20 call out brigade
Spanish loss rumored heavy. our loss
killed: Tenth Pennsylvania John Brady
Walter Brown: infantry, William 10. Brin
Ton. Jacob Hull, Jesse Moss, William stu
wagon: First California, Maurice Just
Third artillery, ELI Dawson, FIRST SotoFh
do, Fred Springsted.
Seriously wounded: Tenth Pennsylvanis
sergt Alva Walter. Privates Lee Snyder
Victor Holmes, G. s. Carter. Arthur John
son; First California, Capt. r. hichtel
private c. j. Edwards: Third artillery. Pr
Yates Charles Winfield, ]. a. McElroti
Thirty-eight slightly wounded
"(Signed) MEhhriI'
Gen. Merritt's force in the PhiliI
pines consists of the three expedition
which have arrived there, amountin
20 400 officers and 10,464 men. The
are the First California, Second Orr
gon, Tenth Pennsylvania, First Cole
RADIO, First Nebraska, Thirteenth Mil
nesota, First Idaho, First wyoming
Fourteenth, Eighteenth and Invent.
third United States infantry, the Firi
California battery, the Astor batter
and batteries @, II, X and l., ThiI
United States artillery.
Washington, Aug. 10. = Secretai
Alger regards The Manila fight as q
beginning Of the general attack ON Il
Philippine capital.
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HAS ALL TROOPS HE NEEDS.
Gen. Miles sends Word to war De-
partmeDt Not to Dispatch More
Soldiers ts Puerto Rico.

Washington. Aug. io.-The secretary
of war has stopped the dispatch OF
further reenforcements TO Puerto
Rico. Gen. Miles reported by cable
that the force at his command was
ample for the purpose of completing
the conquest OF the island. This leaves
ali OF Gen. wadc's provisional corps, of
ls regiments. still in the United States
n Is believed that all of Gen. Wilson's
division, except the Third Kentucky
and Fifth Illinois. have already sailed
and they will bc allowed 10 proceed
The two regiments above named are nj
Newport News. and will be detained
there until the department has ar
,.rced for their further detail.
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ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
spaninrds MadIy Attack the Ameri-
can Force as They Advance.

cnn Force as They Advance.
New York, Aug. I0.-A copyrighted
cablegram from Manila bay, August a.
via Hong-Kong. August 0, TO the Even
ing World. gives the following particu-
lars of the fighting near Malnte on the
night of July 81:
"Cen Green's force, numbering 1000
mon had been advancing and entrenching.
The arrival OF the third expedition rlled
the Spaniards with rage and they deter
mined to give battle before Camp Dewey
could be reinforced. The trenches extend
ed from the beach 300 yards 10 the 1911
flank OF the insurgents.
sunday was the insurgent Feast day
and their left flank withdrew. leaving the
American right flank exposed,
Companies A and II, OF the Tenth Penn
svlvan MIA and Utah battery were ordered 10
reinforce the right flank
',In the midst OF n raging typhoon with
tremendous downpour OF rain, the enemy :
force estimated at 5000 men, attempted 10
surprise the camp. Our pickets were
driven In and the trenches assaulted
Never Flinched.
.rhe brave Pennsylvania men never
ninched. but stood their ground under a
whitening IRE. The alarm spread ana the
First California regiment, with two COM
NAMES OF the Third artillery. who hght
with rifles, were sent up to REINFORCE the
pennsylvania. The enemy were on top
81 the trenches when these reenforcements
arrived. and never was the disoipl'ne oi ~, ~
reguiars better demonstrated than by the
work OF the Third artillery under capt.
O'Hnra. Nothing could be seen but nashes
Of Mauser rifles
Men ran right up 10 the attacking span
iards and moved them down WIN resuiA'
volleys 60, Young.
covered itself with glory. The men pn ill.,
their guns through mud axie-deep. ~
suns we're sent around In iank and poured
A. destructive enfilading nre. ~
enemy was repulsed ana reteatess 49,. az.
order our infantry had exhausted lts ~
munition and did not follow the enemy
Not nm Inch Of Ground Lost
mo, an inch OF ground was lost. but tn
scene in the trenches was one never " y
"During flashes OF lightning the deaa am n'
wounded could be seen lying IN blood-re'
water. but neither the elements OF new .',
nor the destructive power OF man SS"t
wiring n cry OF protest from the "oui,us 4.
srhey encouraged their comrades 70 nsh
and handed over their cartridge pei's.
.snnring the night the Spanish scout
xere seen carrying of dead and wouhoe
OF the enemy. n,,rtoa nex
s~rhe American dead were pu''eN
dav IN the convent OF Maracaheh. a.A,,o
cor the night OF August the nsntln
uas renewed. but the enemy nau - ~.
,sn,,ht a lesson and made the attack ~ To-
range with heavy artillery. The u,an ~. %
tery replied and the artillery aue' t"sN'
ar hour. ~, SEQ. Ere
Springfield, First Cotoi"e"f
con thp night OF August the artille'
duel was renewed. ,.a "a =,
ssrrwo men were badly wounueu ~ ,.
this morning reported osea, WHY" 100
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-08-13
A Furious storm.

Berlin. Aug. 1o.--The tornado a,
colopne on Sunday wrought tor'
lille damage. Many people were se-
riously injured by flying debris. We
b,eIes were overturned, birds were
l;lled. trees and plants were torn MP
and thousands az windows were
smashed. including 400 panes OF glass
il the Central railway station, broken
nv large hailstones or driven In by the
wind.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-18

dated Feb. II, in which Meistrup wrote
that he would not be surprised If they
should be blown up any day that the
ship was surrounded with torpedoes.
and could not leave the harbor without
the consent and direction of Spanish
authorities.
Meilstrups letter says: THE Span
iards have couple of gunhoats and a
cruiser and there are two German gun
boats. The guns of Moro castle are
pointed at us as / write The whole
bottom of the harbor is covered with
torpedoes. so that if they did not want
to let us out we would not be able TO
go very well. We are lying between
the Spanish and German men -of-war.
and they have picket boats out all night
watching US"
In a letter of Feb. !. Meilstrup says:
Don't look for any trouble unless
something very unexpected should hap
pen"
In a letter of Jan. Is, Meilstrup tells
of an accident aboard the cruiser Mar
blehead when five men We're injured
by shot. Commenting. he says: 1T
is a wonder some of the ships don't
blow up, they are so careless
The letters We're addressed to the
writer's mother, Mrs. James Nell
Strup
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-18
ORGANIZATION COMPLETED.
The Pacific Northwest Cattle Growers' As
sociation Adopts n Constitution
and Elects Officers.

Pendieton, Ore. Feb. 1.-THE organiza-
tion of the Pacific Northwest Cattle
Growers association was completed this
afternoon. After a long discussion the
constitution and bylaws were adopted.
The most important action covers the
branding of cattle. All members of the
association are required TO furnish copy
OF their brand to the secretary. which is
forwarded in turn by him TO the differ
ent inspectors west of the Missouri A
large saving to owners of stray cattle is
expected to result. Another regulation re-
quires owners OF animals in possession of
the inspector about which there is a dis
pute. II owners are members of the asso-
ciation. to submit the difficulty TO the
executive committee for arbitration
Officers were elected as follows: Grant
Copeland Walla Walla. president: vice
president for Oregon. DIR. James Whit
comb: for Washington, T. r. Blythe of
Lynde: for Montana, c. w. Price of Fort
Benton: for Idaho. left TO appointment
by the governor of Idaho.
The executive committee two members
from each state. was elected as follows:
0regon-George Chandler, Centerviile;
Alex Chalmers, Hilisboro Washington
Oliver Cornwall. Walia walla: C. F. Ell
well Novelty. Montana-F A. Cummings.
Fort Benton; w. D. Bruce. Helena. Idaho
B. Shaw. Lewiston: /. B. Hutchinson.
Mountain Home.
This committee has power to appoint in
spectors and act for the association gen
orally: also 10 select secretary and
treasurer of the association and fix their
compensation. The committee afterward
met and selected HI. G.. Gregg secretary
and A. 5. Legrow treasurer both OF walla
Walla. il being considered best to have
the three officers OF the association in one
city.
Before final adjournment Walla Walla
was selected as the next place Of meet
ing. in the second week in February, 1899
III vas decided 10 hold conventions an
nually In February. no two conventions
TO be held successfully in the same state.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-18
HICHB0RN POSITIVE.
Maine Disaster Couldn't Have Resulted
From Accident

Washington, Feb. 17.-.Under ali cir
cumstances," said Naval Constructor
Philip Hichborn, I'll does not seem TO
me the Names disaster could have re-
suited from an accident Everything
was quiet and orderly about the ship
as far as we have any knowledge and
the probabilities are that only one of
the four engines was being used With
all the safeguards imaginable and w.
ing at anchor as quiet as possible, it
seems unlikely that such an accident
could have occurred Men were about
the ship everywhere, but none of the
machinery was in motion, with the
possible exception of one of the smaller
engines for necessary work aboard If
the Maine had been at sea or in action
there might have been some valid req
son for an explosion such as occurred
but not under the conditions surround
ing II in Havana. Then, too, there was
no possible manner for the ammunition
In the magazine to be exploded Here
was vessel as staunch and we'll built
as anything that ever left a shipyard
and in an instant almost the work of
years goes for naught. and we are told
that there was an accident at the bot
tom OF the affair. But | will never be-
iieye anything of the kind and | have
the best reasons for entertaining such
opinions from my knowledge as to the
manner in which the Maine was con-
Strucfad +"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-18
AN OFFICERS EXPERIENCE.
Lieutenant Eiandin Says There Were Two
Explosions Heard.

Explosions Heard.
New York. Feb. IA dispatch to the
Herald from Havana says. Lieut..
John Blandin, who was officer of the
watch at the time of the explosion.
gives this version of his own experi-
enees and of those which came under
his immediate observation:
Il went on watch at o'clock reliey-
ing Lieutenant Blow. At 20 minutes to
10 o'clock, while on the port side of the
quarterback. an explosion occurred
seemingly on the port side forward
followed Immediately by second one.
| was struck on the head by a flying
piece of wreckage but not stunned
i climbed TO the poop deck where |
found the executive officers and several
others. The barge and gig wera
lowered and manned, they being the
only boats left. We picked UP all the
wounded that could be found and put
them into the boats. The Spanish shin
Alfonso Nil. sent four or five boats
very promptly to our aid and more of
our wounded We're sent to the Alfonso
One of our boats pulled around the
Maine and picked up several men who
had been blown into the water The
executive officers went forward to see
II the f1re could be put out and found
IL was useless TO try to do anything TO
save the ship as she was total wreck
The captain then gave the order to
abandon the ship and most of us went
in the boats of the City Of Washington
OF the Ward line. where we were most
cordially fTsated. The captain was the
last to leave the ship"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-18
GRANTING RIGHT OF WAY.
senator Carter Favorabiy Reports the
House Bin In the Senate.

House Bin in the Senate.
Washington. Feb. 17.-Senator Carter,
from the senate committee on public
lands, reported favorably the house bill
granting right-of-way to railroads ana
extending the homestead laws in Alaska
with amendments made by the senate
committee. The amendments limit 20
40 acres the amount of land to be taken
unless the land is distinctly agricul-
tural. the object being to prevent q
monopoly by any individual of valua-
BILE sites.
No homestead shall limit OF abridge
the free navigation of the waters of the
territory. Purchase of the lands for
canneries and trading purposes are linz
tied to 40 acres. The government re-
serves the right. after 30 years. to pur-
chase any railroad. wagon road or tram
way for its actual cash value. The
Hansbrough amendment regarding the
bonding privilege has been made part
of the bill.
Senator Carter has introduced, and
with a few changes in language only,
the committee on territories will report
bill for the government of Alaska. 1t
provides for enlarging the powers of
the governor In some respects. Three
courts are established, each under a
judge holding for four years, with the
usual court officers. The judge of the
court may appoint United States COM
missioners, which shall have the power
of justices of the peace in Alaska with
jurisdiction over cases up to 81. 900. The
theory Of the commissioners and deputy
marshals is that government will be
provided for every camp.
Efforts We're made TO have some regu-
lation made in the latter bill or in the
bill licensing the sale of
liquor in the territory. but 1t is not pro-
vided for in either measure.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-18
TO AWAIT THE RESULT
Little News Added to the Sum of
Information.
CARING FOR THE WOUNDED

Miss Clara Barton Given Carte Blanche
In the Matter-An Effort Will Be Made
to Raise the Maine-The Story That a
Torpedo Hole Has Been Discovered
by Divers Is Untrue-Bravery and
Goodness Of the Officers and Men-Na-
val Constructor Hichborn and Cap-
tain zalinski Confident It Was Not
an Accident-Visitors Were Allowed
on the Vessel-It Is Suggested That
Dynamite May Have Been Hidden in
the Coal-A Torpedo May Have Been
Floated Down Against the Battle
ship-A Spaniard Disguised as an
american Sailor Could Have Easily
Boarded the Ship-Lists of the Dead
and the Survivors.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-18
IN THE HOUSE.
The Debate on the Bankruptcy Bill
Dragged Lisfiessiy Along.

Dragged Listiessiy Along
Washington, Feb. 1.-THE debate on
the bankruptcy bill dragged along list
lessly in the house to-day. interest be-
ing overshadowed as on yesterday by
the Maine disaster. The speeches on
the floor attracted almost no attention
and were delivered in most instances
to a handful of members. The speak
ers to-day were: In favor Of the BILL
Messrs Moody. rep, Pa: Andrews, rep,
n. Y: Broderick, rep, Kan: Mccall.
rep. Mass. Knox. rep. Mass Crum-
packer, rep. Ind. and Dolliver, rep.
Iowa.
Against it-Messrs. Little. dem. Ky,
Smith, dem. Ky. Wilson. dem, s c.;
Maddox, dem. Ga; Sparkman, dem,
Fla and Bartlett. dem. Ca.
In the course of the debate Mr.. Mad
dox took occasion to reply to speech
made by Mr. Lands, rep. Ind. last
week before the Middlesex club of Bos-
ton. He denounced MIR. Landis' refer
ences to the South and her people as
slanderous and said that man who
would indulge in such misrepresenta-
ton at a public dinner was unworthy
TO a place on the floor of the house. AT
sos D. m. the house recessed until IL
a. m. Tomorrow
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-18
SAYS 1T WAS NO ACCIDENT.
The Inventor of the Dynamite Gun Gives
His Views.


/ New York, Feb. 1T.-Captain Edwin
Zalinski, inventor of the dynamite gun,
declares that the Maine was not blown
up from within.
Accidents. careIessness and spontane-
GUS combustion he said last night to
a Press reporter, have been eliminated
from the navy and army. There was a
time when the accidental dropping of a
shell might have blown a vessel 10
atoms. But that time is past. Then. this
theory is wiped away at once when il is
known that all the magazines were un-
der lock and key at the time of the &C.
currence. The boat was not in action,
but lying peacefully at anchor in still
waters
The theory Of carelessness must also
be dismissed at once. / know the dis
cipline on board warship too we'll to
imagine any possible careless act that
would ignite the magazine al that hour
of the night or to believe that a spy or
traitor could pass beyond the guards
and enter them Why. member of the
Names crew would not dare handle
those explosives al that hour.
As TO spontaneous combustion, that
theory must also be dismissed at once
There is no such thing known to-day in
the manufacture and handling Of explo-
siFes as spontaneous combustion be-
cause of the perfection in material and
the thorough tests IL must undergo be-
fore being accepted by the government
Ten years ago minor accidents We're
numerous, but they were principally due
10 the inferiority of the metal manufar-
tured or in the handling Of it, I can re-
cell one or two terrible accidents in
those days. but II is useless u speak Il
them. as the causes do nnt enter al ali
into the consideration Of what has be-
fallen the Maine
i imagine some effort may be made
by the Spanish 10 conceal the real cause
Of the explosion by blaming the gun cot
ton tn the magazines. This theory viii
not de, The uses and abuses Of gun cot
ton are as we'll understood to-day aa
board 0f man-of-Nar as in the Ia bra
tory. There was no great heat In the
magazines of the Maine TIE tbsf-
mometers tell af ua greater heat 1haa
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