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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-28
BATTERIES BEGIN THE
ATTACK ON THE SHIPS

The New York led the way into the bay
of Matanzas. The Puritan was few
hundred yards sstern, on tho port side,
and the Cincinnati remained tehind,
s lightly greater distance astern ON tne
starbosrd side. Lines drawn from snip
Co ship would have made an almost per-
feet triangle.
A few minutes Of O'Clock there was q
puff of smoke from the east shore ana
An S.inch sbeIl whizsed toward the New
York, and fell snort. scarceiy hsu this
rerort died away when another pun OF
smoke floated upon the point Maya siue'
and lazily blew away. Then another TO.
mort and another shelf whizzed ont, and
also fell short
The range TO the EAST battery was neal ly
1000 yards, but command was given, and
In obsdience to it the flagship promptly
opened fire with one OF her inoh guns,
and In a few minutes the hell OF nre
s.emed bursting out oil about. The en-
Qaaement was now general, anu shore
and boy were covered with the wind
blown smoke while the hollow between
the hills roared and echoed with the can
nonading.
Continuing to cut loose with her guns
on the startosrd and port, a. well as fore
and aft, the New York steamed quickly
IN. and oircled around ~ the westward
toward Point Rubsl Cava, while the Puri
tan swung starborad TO engage the Mays
batteries.
The MAYA battery was the more for
midable, and the fire from 10 was more
frequent, bat the shells fell short The
New YORK ignored this battery sfter Z
minute, and proceeded 70 pay sll her ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-28

Thoss desirous of Identifying them
selves with that branch Of the service
which secured the greatest glory TO khod0
Island during the Rebellion should visi
the Arsenal ON Benefit street this evening
and enroll themselves in Battery A. Its
commander has had far more experience
than Charles II. Tompkins had enjoyed
when he took out the first Battery In
1861, and yet he became chief of artillery
OF the Sixth Army Corps. There are but
% few more vacancies and tbese are rapid
ly decreasing I'm number. None but nrst
class men, however, need make spplica-
tion for only such are received.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-28
SPANISH GUNNERY
WILD AND INEFFECTIVE

Tho bat terles fired volley after volley OF
explosive shells but most Of them fell far
and wide Of the mark. One burst just
beyond the stern of the New York, ana
a schrapnel shot exploded above her.
1t took the three ships just Is minutes
to silence tho batteries. The last shot
fred py the Spanish came from Point
RubaI Cava. The Puritan replied with
one OF her l2-inch guns Tho smell struck
the battery with wonderful accuracy, and
blew up great portion OF It.
After waiting for the Spaniards to re-
new tho engagement the three ships
Withdrew. leaving 10th batteries In ruins
When Admiral sampson, on the flag
snip New York, left the squadrons cruis-
ING ground today to pay visit TO Matan-
zss and Cardenas. he hBd made up his
mind that something had to be done at
once with the very aggressive spanish ar
tillerymen who were manning bat
teries out that way. They had twice fired
on the torpedo boat Foote and weresvery
busy erecting Notifications ana placing
big guns in position.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-28
OPINIONS
ON MATANZAS BOMBARDMENT

Washington, April 2S -Intenss interest
was shown at the navy department today
in the published reports from on board
the flagship New York and from Key
West of the engagements at Matansas
yesterday noon between the shore bat
teries ana three United States vessels.
The navy departments itself had abso-
lutely no report from any OF It's agents,
or any Of the officers Of the biockading
fleet, OF this affair 1t, OF course. could
not be expecred that the news could be
had from Havana, with n Spanish censor
manning the end of the cable there. Abe
fact that Admiral Sampson has not maie
any report tn TIE secretary as yet not
withstandinR he must have had the same
oppor 20 communicate with Key
West ns was enjoyed by the press leads
tho officials Of the DEPARTMENT 10 believe
that the affair was not OF great conse-
qnence Indeed, they said 10 was incon-
ceivable thst any very extensive DAMAGE
could have been inflicted upon properly
placed batteries mt the distance reported,
varying from two and half TO four
miles, IN the short space of eighteen
minutes during which time 10 IL said the
erg,gsmsnt lasted.
A member Of the stratesy board who
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-28

New York, April 2S.-A copyrighted
special to the New York Herald. from Key
West says:
Admiral Samr son this afternoon tom-
bsrded. silenoed and entirely destroyed the
Spanish batteries In pusition and In
course Of construction at the entrance OF
the harbor of Matanzas. He did IL with
the flagship New York, ,ths monitor Puri
tan and the cruiser Cincinnati. Not one
OF tre American ships was struck, the
Spanish qunuery being wild.
There Is no mears of Enowing at this
Writing the number of dead anc wounded
ON the Spanish side. but IL must be very
considerable. While the New York, Purt-
tan and Cincinnati were accommodating in
force for the purpose of locating aud de-
stroy ing the formidable defences in posi-
tion and being constructed at Matanzss,
the the fiaaship was fired on by batteries on
Point Rubal Cava and Point Maya,
puarding the entrance to the harbor.
Without moments hesitation the New
YORK replied with her forward s-inch gun
ON tie port side, and then steamed fearless
ly in between the two big batteries, and
was soon blazing away with beth broad
sides.
Ihe Puritan iinm sdiately steamed In
behind she New York, and engaged the
fortification OH Point Maya. while the
New York went to starboard, Close up to
land. and poured her SHELLS into Rubal
Chya. The Cincinnati. which had Ie-
mained we'll astern, under orders, now Sig
nailed for permission to engage, which
was given it, and was soon firing her
0uns into the fort on the west side Of the
bay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-28
LEE AND WHEELER
WILL BE MAJOR GENERALS

Washington April sS.--Secretary Alger
and Senator Davis. chairman OF the for
eian relations committes, had long In
tervlews WITH the president today. tho for
mer' s relating TO the movement OF troops
In the south and the matter or enlist
inonts. The president said no had TO.
ceiyed no official advices OF firing at
Mntanzns nor any news regarding otitr
than thnt sent him by 5ne newspapers.
Repre- sentative Lamb ana Rixey or Vir-
ginia, prssented toe name OF William
Nalie, ndjutant general Of VIrgiria for
brigadier general. lilo Is endorsed by Gov.
Tyler. During the interview the Drssi-
dent intimated that he had practically dee
cided upon the appoiu tipent OF Con. Fitz-
hugh Lee and Gen. Wheeler of Alabama.
as major generals.
10 some OF his congressional callers to-
day the president suggested that the brig
ndes should be made mp Of regiments from
different states. a variety OF states to p0
represented In each brigade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-28
tention to the battery on Rutal Cava.
which the Spanish had for days been
pushing to completion.
SPLENDID WORK OF THE
GUNNERS OF THE NEW YORK

1t was wonderfully beautiful sight
to sec the superb accuracy OF the guns OF
the New York. A big balloon OF moIe
would suddenly rise from her side The
eye, following the direction of the shot,
would see. an instant later. great cloud
OF dust and fragments OF concrete and
mortar fly high into the air, then later
would come the roar Of the gun, sullen
and heavy.
The New York had soon reduced the
range from 1000 to 5000 yards. and by
this time was tossing shells into Rubal
Cava at the rate of abApt three minute,
with wonderful precisiop, and apparently
great effectiveness.
In the meantime the Puritan was TAX
ing care OF Point Maya. 1t was long
shot TO that battery. 1t was 80 we'll
masked that the only TARGET Was the in
frequent shots from the battery. But
when che Puritan got the range, her
shells burst every tlne within tho forti-
fication, and great was the explosion
thereof.
High mp into tho air would go a cloud
of Spanish fort In atoms. loos ing for all
the world ike the explosion of magai
zine OF brown prismattc powder.
Personally, Capt. Chester signalled Tor
permission TO engage and 1t was Rrantsd
by the flagship. Tne Cincinnati, jim less
time thun 10 takes to write IL. steamed up
to within 20O0 yards Of the fortitcations,
broadside on, and began TO let hy with
her guns.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-28
THE GUIDO CAPTURED
BY THE MONITOR TERROR

Key West, Fla, AIrjl 2S, 7:40 a. In.--
The United States monitor Terror, Cap
tain Ludlow. captured the big Spanish
steamer Guido, bound from Corunna.
spain. for Havana, early yesterday
morning. The prize had on board large
osrgo OF provisions and money intended
for the Spanish trooDs In Cuba. Tfo
capture took IIacs ton miles of Oar
denas, after a desperate. chase during
which the Terror and the Runb0at
Machias fired. almost blowing the Span.
iard's pilot house into the water.
The spanish steamer Guido, Captain
Armarechia, is a vessel OF 2065 tons net,
owned by ths NaviRstiun Company OF
Bilboa. She was built at Belfast in 1883.
is 800 feet long. has Al feat beam and Ii
20 feet deep. The Guiuo loft Liverpool
on April 2. anc Corunna April for
Havana.
1he Terror wns alone when the Guido
was sighted, and she Immediately gave
chase. After blank shot mao been fired
co order the steamer TO heave to, the
Spaniard put out all her lights and hred
up in an attempt to run away. lhe big
monitor, plowing after her. brought her
six Founders TO benr on the steamer and
fired shot after shot at the latter. nearly
all Of which took effect on the Guido's
pilot house. One man in the pilot fouss
was injured tut how seriously he was hurb
has not yet been learned.
The Machias, which was some distance
away, heard the sound OF firing. came no
and brought her four inch rifle into play,
firing one shot which failed to hit tEo
Spaniard. This, however,. brought her &C,
and Lieut.. Quetlo and a prize crew Yere
put on boaro ana brought the priz3 in
here this N orninR.
The money cat tured is in an iron safe.
The amount IL not known. Tho GuiuO
Is one OF the ricnest priz 8 yet captureu.
1t is estimated the vessel and cargo are
worth $4,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-28
SHELLS FROM THE PURITAN
WROUGHT DESTRUCTION

The New York was giving the signal
to retire when one defiant shot was fired
from Rubal Cava. IL was the last shot
that battery was ever to fire.
One OF the big guns on the Puritan
replied. Ii was the best shot OF the day
and struck the battery just where tine gun
was, tore its way into ths earth works
and exploded, doing terrible damage.
Capt. II. j. MachugD, an artillery officer
of ths British army, who wos spectator
Of the engagements said 1t was one or ths
best shots no had ever seen made.
In point of time the enlargement lasted
just Is minutes. IL began at l2:5I and
ended at :15.
The Puritan and Cincinnati we're left
on gunrd at Matanzns, and the New York
returned to her old position. All to Id,
the United Siatss ships frsd 80 shots at
tho forts
The bonn bnrdment developed that the
largest pieces m ounted by the Spanish at
Matau zss are S-inch gunr, and the best
opinion Is that there were not more than
five or six guns here. But far moro i'm
portant than the destruction OF tie Mat
anzas batteries Ia the conclusion about the
future whioh NAV bo drawn from the
bombardment. This conclusion Is that
Havana Ia absolutely at the mercy OF tue
United States fleet whenever 1t chooses
to open fire.
Aomiral sampson. with guns which
amounts Co less than one tenth OF his
fighting force, siIenced what was practi-
cally three batteries In ~ minutes. lie
steamed right In on them, Gs close as he
could get. ana not one of our ships was
touched What is to he said Of q gunner
that cannos hit mark as big as the New
York mt 1000 or 30Ot yards'
The incident has greatly encouraged the
naval officers and they relieve that when
they do lombard Havana they will de-.
stoy all the defepces In about one hour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-28
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Painters and Decorators Union, No.
1876 and duly Obligated ar

l9o. and dulv obligated sf
Tho trade reports, as n whcls, we're fair
to middiing. with an upward tendency.
The committees on organization, leRis-
lstion and hall made progressive reports.
The hull comnittee was instructed TO
purchase tie necessary furniture for the
new hall which IL being fitted M In the
Gorham building, "a North Main street.
where ths Central body Will hold It's
semi-monthly meetings on the second
and fourth Friday evenings OF each
month. teginuinR May 13 After that
date the hall will be opened daily Tn the
mem bars Of organized labor ss their hend-
quarters. A labor bureau and reading
room Will be established, where orders
for help In any and all OF the trades will
receive prompt attention.
: A special committee OF five was Tap
pointed Co wait on Mayor Baker In tne
interest OF the PAYERS and Pounders'
Union, and also to visit John Il. Good In
Behalf of the Horse Sboers' Union.
After n hsif hours dis ssussion on good
and welfare the meeting adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-28
After Eighteen Minutes Firing They Were Rendered
Unable to Rep|y-A Final Shot From Monitor Puritan
Worked Great Destruction Monitor Terror Cap
tured Rich Prize In the Big Spanish Steamer
Guido, Which Was Carrying Supplies and Money
to the Spanish Soldiers at Havana.

is. Of course, thoroughly converssnt with
the plans of Admiral sampson, so far as
they have neen generalizei, 10 authority
for the stafeue that tho admiral had
no intention whatever at this time To
tombari the Matanzas battery. 10 co
little avail. for in the absence OF my
landing force tbs admiral would he un-i
pref ared To take advantage of the victory
he might gain through reduction of the
forts and ths Spaniards might have
ample opportunitv TO repair In large
measure the damage inflicted ON their
furtifications. 1t Is stated positively thas
Admiral SIMPSONS purpose was simply
to see how the batteries we're situated at
Mnfanzas-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-28
AMPSON DECIDES ON
RECONNAISSANCE IN FORCE

At Matanzas the New York found the
monitor Puritan and cruiser Cincinnati,
which have been blockadirg the port.
Admiral Sampson decided to make re-
eonnoisanoe In force for the threefold pur-
pcse CT locating the batteries. discovering
the kind of guns they bad mounted, nnd,
II possible, Of stopping the work of forti-
fviDQ.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-28
Non-Suited.

A non suit has tesn granted BY Judge
Bosworth In the suit OF Michael lIannutti
vs.. Union Railroad Company. ID. s. Baker
and Thomas III. Mcdonnell represent<d
the cefendsnt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-28

Il extended 10 al patrons and friends 20
tcrs. AZ Washington strict. corner Of EDDY,
over karle A. frcw's Exrress. which tb<y
have fitted up with spccinl reference 70 The
fyping aud Printing business. best work -
low pricvs win be- a. always. thelr aims u
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-28
Leave 10 Carry on Business.

eRavinond q. Mowry. assignee of 0eorRe
has been given lsave by the Appellate
Court to conduct the business OF his as
sisnor ut the risk Of the lnsolyent estate,
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-10-14
why Archie Got Mad.

"Then nothing that 1 can say, Archi-
bald, will prevent you from going to
this cruel war3"
Sorry, little one, but you know"
And you've decided absolutely to
join the navy?"
That's right"
''Then. Archibald, will you make me
solemn promise?"
Promise any old thing"
swell, want you to promise me that
before you begin to fight the Spaniards
you'll take all the navy buttons off
your uniforms and pack them away,
with directions that they be sent to
me. Navy buttons make such lovely
hatpins, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-10-14

Dear Editor:-f you know Of solicitor
OF canvasser in your city OF elsewhere, espe-
cially a man who has solicited for subscrip-
tons, insurance, nursery stock, books or tall
Oring, or a man who can sell goods, you viii
confer favor by telling him to correspond
with US; or If you will insert this notice in
your paper and such parties VIII cut this no.
tIce out and mail to US, we may be able to
furnish them a good position in their own
and adjoining counties. Address
AMERICAN WOODEN Mills Co, Chicago.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-10-14
MISTAKEN IDENTITY.
dc Looked Like the Man Who Had
Exhibited an Educated
Pig.

"My pride had fall the other day." said
we'll known man who is prominent IN pub
lie affairs. "A few days back | had to go
to little town in the western part of the
state on matter of business. The matter
that took me there was soon transacted,
and to amuse myself until it was time to take
my train back, | attended the fair that
CHANGED to be in progress at the time.
Il noticed as soon as | was on the grounds
that L was attracting good deal of atten-
ton, and it rather fattered me, as | was not
aware that | was known in that part of the
state. Wherever l went | could see that
| was being pointed out, and such express
sions as That's him. He's the felier!'
greeted my cars.
Il began to think that I would be called
upon to make a speech, and was thinking
up what l could say that would be of in
terest to them, when a man, little bit
bo!der than the rest, approached me, and
said:
up?'
Open up what?' / asked.
Why, said he, amt We the Teller what
owns the educated hog?
Il had to admit that / wasn't, and as
soon as that fact became known the atten-
ton that l had attracted was gone, and I
was only one of the common herd, looking
at the big pumpkins and crooked-nosed
squashes.
ct seems that party, who looked like
me, had exhibited an educated pig the wear
before, and had been mistaken for him.
Detroit Free Press
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-10-14
A DOMESTIC INCIDENT.
From the Observer. Flushing. Mich

From the Observer, Flushing, Mich.
Early in November, 1884," says Frank
Long, who lives near Lennon, Mich, cor
starting to get up from the dinner table, ]
was taken with a pain in my back. The
pain increased, and | was obliged to take tc
my bed The physician who was summoned
pronounced my case muscular rheumatism
accompanied by lumbago. He gave me RENE
dies and injected morphine into my arm tc
ease the pain.
My disease gradually became worse until
| thought that death would be welcome re-
lease from my sufferings Besides my regu
lar physician / also consulted another but he
gave me no announcement
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-10-14
The Font of Knowledge.

Mr.. De Science-The officers of the Smith
sonian institution are having the chatter
of monkeys photographed, in the hope that
in time their language may be understood,
and it may be possible to converse with
them.
Mrs. De Science-Isnt that grand? I
hope they'll ask the monkeys, the very first
thing, whether we are descended from them
or not.-N. Y Weekly.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-10-14

"I was finally induced through reading
some accounts in the newspapers regarding
the wonderful cures wrought by DR.. VII
liams' Pink Pills for Pale People, to try
them. l took the pills according to direc
lions and soon began to notice an improve
ment IN ray condition. Before the first box
was used | could get about the house, and
after using five boxes, was entirely cured
"Since that time | have felt no return OF
the rheumatic pains. I am confident that
DR.. Williams Pink Pills saved my life and
| try. to induce my friends who are sick to
try the same remedy. / will gladly answer
inquiries concerning my sickness and won
derful cure, provided stamp is enclosed for
reply CRANK long
Sworn to before me at Venice, Mich, this
18th day of April 1898
G. B. GOLDSMITH, Justice of the Peace.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-10-14
A Chance Yet.

Love-" said the more or less aged
one, lis immortal"
"O!' said the extensively young one,
you haven't given up yet, thenT-In
dianapolis Journal,
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-10-14
The Cost of Freeing Cuba.

The United States are certainly entitled to
retain possession of the Philippine islands il
the peace commissioners so decide. for the
cost OF the war runs far into the millions,
and the end Is not yet. The money paid out
reaches an astonishing total To free the
stomach, liver, bowels and blood of disease,
however, Is not an expensive undertaking. a
lew dollars invested in Hostetter's Stomach
bitters Will accomplish the task easily. The
poor as well as the rich can afford it.
Some people die eating and others Diet
Chicago Daily News.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-10-14
One MINIS Thenrx.

She-So you don't think women will ever
succeed as railway engineers?
He-Of course not.
and why, pray?"
"They would lose too much time holding
Ever ing News
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-10-14
Not at All Afraid

They say" he suggested, just to see how
municated by kisses"
IN an immune" she replied, promptly.
Ot course her fearlessness was rewarded.
Chicago Post
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-10-14

Maud-lm little uneasy in my mind.
Ned asked me to marry him. and I told him
! might, some day. Now, would You call
that promise?
Miarie-NO; 1 should call it Z threat
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-10-14

Judge-"You say the defendant turned
and whistled to the dog. What followed?'
Intelligent Witness-'The dog Cleveland
Plain Dealer
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-10-14

did you enjoy the cathedrals abroad,
Miss Shutter2' NO; the horrid things
were too big for my camera. Chicago
Daily Record.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-10-14

We have but little respect for a man WHIT
INIT discover the easiest way to do things
Washington (Ia.) Democrat.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-10-14

S. r. Baldwin writes: After trying Sooth-
ing Remedies without avail, and physicians
without relief, i gave DIR. MOffett's Teethina
(TeCthing POlUd6TS) and they acted Ike
mdgte. i occasionally gave powder 70 keep
my child's gums softened." TEETHINA Aids
Digestion, Regulates the Bowels and makes
baby robust and healthy.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-10-14
Something Like That

The Comedian-I've just signed a con
tract and I've got fresh supply of Jokes
The Tragedian-Ahl- Then you're bounC
and gagged, eh?-Illustrated American.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-10-14

Write to-day to Allen S. Olmsted, Box $50,
LIE Roy, N. Y, for a FREE sample of Allen S
Foot-Ease, a powder to shake into your
shoes. 1t cures swollen, aching, tired feet.
An instant relief for Corns and Bunions. All
druggists and shoe stores sell it. % cents.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-10-14

When man who does know patiently lis
tens to fool who doesn't know it's sure
sign the latter has much money or a very
handsome sister.-L. a. w. Bulletin.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-10-14
To Cure N Cold i'm ono Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Al
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-10-14

1 have used Piso's Cure for Consumption
both in my family and practice.-Dr. G.
w. Patterson, Inkster, Mich, Nov. 5, 1894
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-10-14

Many pair of patent leather shoes cover
socks that are full of Observation-Disclosures
10 \ democrat
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You Can Get Aliens Foot-Ease FREE.

The first element of good table manners
is either fortitude or dyspepsia, usually the
latter.-Detroit Journal