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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-17

mel INTO the bay and headed f1r Carienas
AZ I y. M. when abreast 0f C5rosoi
point the HUDSON was ordered by the
commanding officer of ths L.. s. s. VIII
mington 20 Go out ana look At small
craft Stslmfd over toward Diana bay
and skricd s.ong the western shore %
the BAY discovered no vessels and OBJ
serving that the Wilmington and Wins
low were nea ring Clraenas az i.5 p. m,
steamed over toward them az full speed
At 1876 p. M when little over a mile
distant from the vessels. saw firing COM
mence from the shore. which was I'M
medlate,y returned 5y our ships. When
within range of thc sa1rc -r-ns the Hud-
son opened Gre with Ger two e-p0unders.
Observing that the Wlnsi0w was quite In
shore and exposed 90 the full strength
of the cnemy's guns. ran alongside the
Wilmington and asked if we should go 10
her assistance Cthe Winslowl. The an
! swcr came Yes and we steamed into he
| immediate vicinity of the Winsl0w. keep
| ing ~ constant and rapid fire from the
Hudsons battery upon the enemy's guns
on shore. At 2.2l the commander OF the
| Winslow reported his vessei totally dis
abled and requested 10 be towed out OF
range. Owing TO sho3l water and the
rapid drift toward shore Of the Winslow
| Che wind was on shorel lt was fully 81
minutes before the Hudson succeeded In
making a line fast from the Winslow
and starting ahead with her The enemy
kept up a constant fire during this time
which appeared 90 DE especially directed
toward the Wlnslow. which fire was re-
turned at every opportunity by the Wins
low and Hudson. The Winslow was towed
alon~side the Wilmington. from whicn
vessel boat was sent with a medicm
officer. who transferred the dead ana
wounded from the Wlnslow 20 the VIII
mington Finally, about S:3o p m, all
three vessels steamed our OF the bay.
the Winslow in tow Of the Hudson AN""
dark ioined the L. S S. Machais outside,
where the Wmslow was anchored.
Captain =. II. NEWCoMB."
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-17
DARING RUSH FIGHTERS,


on Board the Associated Press Dispatch
Boat Dauntless, Guantanamo, June 10, via
Kingston, June l6,-( Copyrighted lSS by
the Associated Press. However unpleas-
ant was the experience and landing OF
the small detachment of marines, mostly
raw men In the enemy's country, 1t has
taught some lessons to the officers and
men here, and possibly also to the au-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-17
PoPULIsTs SPLIT.

Minneapolis, Minn,, June 1.-THE middle
of the road populsts who bolted yesterday
from the convention under the guidance
of Ignatius Donnelly, agreed to put a
full state ticket in the field in opposition
to the fusion ticket,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-17
SANTIAGO BATTERIES DESTROYED,
A Hot Bombardment Yesterday 10y s'mp-
sons Fleet

on Roard the Associate Press pispNcn
Boat Dawtess, of Santiago de cuba
June l6 via Kingston, jamaica, June h'-
tCopvrlghted iSgS by Associated PresSl--
Rear Admiral SIMPSONS fleet homharded
the batteries at santiago de cuba for Jh'
third time at daylight this morning For
hours the ships pounded the batteries "'
the rrht and left of the entrance, on'N
sparng El Moro, where Lieutenant loD-
son and his compalons are IN prison
Tho western batteries, against Whllh
the main assault was directed, were baby
wrecked One was utterly destroyed IN
othey, many guns were dismounted'
At first the spanlards replied passion
ately and wildly. Not a ship was struck
nor man injured on the American slue
It is believed the Spanish loss of life was
heavy.
As preliminary to the hammerlne
given the batteries, the dynamite cruiser
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-17
SHOT STRIKES THE vIzCAyA.

Madrid. June iG-Cervera cables that
q shot from an American ship at a high
elevation struck the Vizcaya, but OWNS
TO her excellent ormor the cruiser was
not damaged.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-17
s.ATR TIcKnT RENOMINATnD.

Topeka, Kas., June 1t-Ihe popullst
state convention this afternoon renomln-
ated the entire state ticket.
The democratic state convention, in ses-
sion at Atchlson today ENDORSED the en-
tire populist ticket.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-17
GRAMMAR TURNS UP LOSER.

Cincinnati, June l6-Rney Grammar the
noted plunger, made @ book at Latonia
today for the first time in several years
and quit quite a big looser on the day,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-17
BOSTON HOUSE FAILS.

Boston, June 1G-The announcement is
made Of the assignment Of the Boston
Woven Hose and Rubber CO. Liabilities,
$l,9oO,OOO.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-17

New York June l6,--A Tribune special
from Newport News says;
Those OF the American line employees
aboard the scoutsnips Yale and Harvard
who have not deserted will be forced to
serve their fun time according TO the
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-17
SANTIAGOS BATTERIES PELTED WITH SHELLS
treat Havoc Caused by the Huge
American PrQjectiIeS.
(Ireat I
THEY ARE FRIGHTENED AT MADRID.

n y Ew YORK TO- from
III great oa 20
4 Nara the and cua Tho
sqglu a
,.4yg boz r-- n b
here under tH o-,u
believed viii under sealed orders"
ss points, o.
for their o's"7 order
p.ur captain Alr . Vi @ so a
4. i.pret ,tna a sr l o. be e
-nsora a.A a t
Anyhow s pr y and " by %
ha a-n > Marquis
easr me o
* -,d
General NOR
aa ar rnl a report
t. rte of famhln
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-17
MUST SERVE rHEIR TIME our

Foreign Seamen on the Yale and Harvard
Afraid Of the Spanish,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-16

George Miller. colored. was sent 10 tho
grand jury on tho charge OF shooting 4.
-. Parrish on December g.. Also for
shooting AT George Liggans on Deem
Der 18th, he was given twelve months in
Jail
Rosa Johnson and Robert Anderson.
colored, were given twelve months each.
for stealing watch and chain and sum
IL money from NJ. ). McDonoueh. on De-
cember 3lst. Detectives Hall and Werner
made the arrests.
Indian Lucy. with her Blanket drawn
tightly about her shrunkcn form hohblcd
INTO court. She was charged with having
trouble around her campfire ana soaking
one W. w. Harrison with a bOwic-knife.
or a tOmahawk. The said Harrison did
not appear before the Big Chief % make
ms dihddvit. however, and Lucy WAS al
lowed 20 return 10 her tcpee.
Ida Jones. cOlOrcd. was also fortunate
IN not having VIM Henry Robinson press
his charges that she had cut him. Ida
went forth n free woman.
Henry Fife and George Graves. both
colored were charged with lighting. but
II was shown that Fife was the offend
err and % cost him $3.50.
Rosa Hopkins. colOred, got wet on tho
outside and then got wet ON the inside
and she paid 3 for being too wet
John Washington cOlored. Is "A suspic-
ious character. and for thirty days no
Will be out Of harms way.
George Washington. colored. suffered
am attack from Annie and Robert Nor
ton, but the latter failed 20 show up and
inc case went over with attachments
ont for Annie and Bob
Fred Coleman. cOlored f. charged with
being q suspicious character. and as he
could not satisfy the Sage about The
natter ne was sent down for sixty DAYS.
Frank Smith and Charles Turner. coll
ored, were given twelve months as sus-
picicus ch.racters.
James Mason. colored was fined S
Tor assauitng with brick Eliza jordan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-16
In lcmGfiam.

At q meeting Of the Colonial DANES OF
America in the State Of Virginia, held
the 10th day Of January, 1895 it was
unanimously.
Resolved J. 1t having pleased an all-wiso
Providence 10 rem owe fr0rn our midst our
greatly beloved associate Elizabeth Cul
len Anderson, who entered into rest No
vembcr 3. 1891 we assemble 10 express our
grief at her death. She was "a charter
member Of the Colonial Danes and II is
the sentiment Of this meeting that our
society has lost an honOrcd member and
each one OF us n dear and valued friend
Resolved o That we extend our heart
felt sympathy TO her family and order
these resolutions 20 be spread upon the
minutes Of the society and 20 be publish
ed in the daily papers and copy 10 be
sent 10 the family o. tho deceased.
MRS. GIDEON 4. DAVENPORT
MRS WILLIAM l.. ROYAL,
MRS MEREDITH MONTAGUE.
Committee.
MRS. PHILIP ALEX BRUCE,
Recording Secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-16

A study I'm natural history showing
that the love Of excitement is quite as
strong I'm the mouse as En- the human
being may be had I'm the window OF the
clothing store Of O. fl. Berry & Co. Six
mice are the Subjects for the study,
and "a disk which rcVolves on swivel
furnishes them the opportunity Of en-
joying a sport which as quite as eXcit-
ing TO the mice as coasting down an fee
covered hill IS 20 school boy. The disk
which is about a foot I'm diameter, is
hung slantlngly on the swivel. the an
gle being stitch that the mouse which
lights on the disk has 20 keep running
toward the top 10 keep his footing. The
mice. by running about on the surface
OF the disk. Keep 10 revolving so rapidly
that they grow dizzy with their eXcrtions.
Occasionally one of the mice jumps
from the disk TO take a rest but after
g. minute or two rcnews his ride on the
revolving surface
The idea Of the disk was conceived
from the experience Of a snouse Shich
one night stepped into the wheel OF a
bicycle hanging IN the window of 81 New
York store. When the store was opened
the next morning the clerks found the
mouse trotiing around the inside Of the
forward wheel An examination of the
cyclomctor showed that the mouse had
driven the wheel nearly ninety miles.
The discovery resulted in the adoption of
various mechanical devices propelled by
mice IN show windows. 4 hat or an
umbrella IS sometimes used ana o. ".
Berry e Co. will afford q variety Of APP
.Dliancos while the mice remain with
them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-16
Entertainment NJ ST. Nnr,.s Hall

\ grand vaudeville entertainment VIII
be given at ST. Mary's Hall, on Marshall
street between Third and Fourth. on
Tuesday night the 18th instant, for the
benefit OF ST, Marys church.
4 highly interesting and varied pro-
gramme has been Arranged and the par
Elephants include some OF The best anna
teur talent in the city Among the
many attractive features viii be McCabcs
duaftctte. FUN I'm n Photograph gallery,
fun IA "a gymnasium, gramophone selec-
lions. singing, dancing. etc. The HUI
morous part Of tho programme has
been especially well looked after, and fun
galore VIII reign supreme at this enter
tainment Any person suffering with
the blues is guarcniee1 a sure cure. The
old liable Lon Wilson. OF the wcll-knoWn
fun makers, Freeman and Wilson. will
Zoe on hand 20 amuse the audience, be-
sides a number of other well known To-
cal comedians The music for the occa-
sion will be furnished by the Christoforo
C0lumbo orchestra
The price OF admission will be very
small The curtain will go Up promptly
az S1j o'clock. The laudable object for
which this entertainment will Boz given
should insure large attendance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-16
Enunr,h Lengue Lecrure Course.

The Literary Department Of the Ep-
worth League of St. James Methodist
Episcopal church has arranged 10 give
A course Of free lectures monthly, begin
ming with January They have been 50
fortunate already as 10 secure such
men as Or. Virginus w. Harrison. Pro
lessor 5. c.. Mitchell, Of Richmond COL
lege. Rev. r. T.. Kerr and Others TO be
added to the list later on.
The first lecture will be given by Or
Harrison on Tuesday January 18Th, 1865
at 8 O'Clock p. NJ on "Anaesthetics from
Historical Standpoint and Popular Inter
est" DR. HARRISON has spent much time
on the subject and the lecture will be
popular end instructive. No admission
will be charged and all persons interested
Will be cordially welcomed. Good sing
ers will take part in each programme.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-16

Miss Caroline Armlstead p east Frank
lin street. Master Archie Baron, lo2 west
Broad: Miss Nellie Jones, 12i east Thir-
iecnth street, Manchester; Fannie Orange
i5li west Marshall. and Miss Alice Tay-
Tor. 400 Thirty-fourth street. Miss Sadie
WAGNER. 5le north Twenty and
Little t'0llins. 1900 west Broad.
We would like TO have a group photo
taken Of these youngsters. and published.
They have sent us clever letters and great
tong lists OF flowers that would make
The florists open their eyes That's right
DO &c again Miss Emily Schenck, of oak
Tree. says that Of AN the prizes she ever
did see. hors was one Of The nlcest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-16
In Cathnlic CIRCLES.

To-day there will be meeting OF the
Confraternity Of the Holy Ghost.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ID. Doyle are visiting
friends i'm the city.
Miss Bianch Wood. who has been on n
visit mere has returned 10 her home In
Washington. -. c..
Name OF the Cathedral. will so 70 Holy
Communion i'm a body. Ii is besides tho
Feast Of the Holy Name. which makes
the communion more appropriate.
Every Sunday the Sunday-Srhool OF
the cathedral shows an increase OF MEM
bershlp. and the school itself Is fast as :
Stunning a fine form. The children feel
that thev are being attended to, and are
doing all they can 10 make II grand
Three prizes have been oHereI TO those
bringing in the largest number Of new
scholars Already talk OF prizes being
given for lessons.
Miss Katie Henley Of Norfolk. Va,
is visiting Miss Madeline Murphy.
Mr.. John Bllley has returned from his
trip 70 New York.
Very Rev. Father Wililbaid has return
ed TO the city from his visit North.
st. Patricks Beneficial and Social So
ciety gave a smoker at their rooms on
last Wednesday evening. Songs ana rec
nations were rendered by the members
OF the Society and a pleasant evening
was spent.
on Wednesday evening, January 18th.
there Will be a specl.. business meeting
OF the Society; all members are runest-
on Wednesday evening January 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-16
rms TSHlaD 10 BEAE.
And One Of Our Boys is the Author Of 1t
Too.

And One OF Our Boys is the Author OF 1t,
Too.
Editor Of Tho Times:
The old year died away Peacefully aid
81 passed into the vale Of remembrance.
while a new year. young. vigorous and
bright of happy events took as place.
That Tho Times shah be also blessed
with this forthcoming happy new year is
my sincerest wish. for that grand old
paper. "The Queen Of the Souths jour
nalism. the star OF the Scven-Hined city.
every foot of which is crowned with some
historical "reminiscences % has done mag
nihccnt work in the past years
II has struck ai the root OF abuses right
md left and always effectively. NJ SIS a
great exponent Of that excellent principle
az which Jefferson was the father, while
such great men as Jackson Tildon and
Randall bathcd iu the streams OF its
sapnv thoughts. 10 is ncwsy and breezy.
But above all. as q youth. must wish
that prosperity shall attend Tho Times
fn is future career. for The deep interest
81 takes in young people by maintaining
such a bright column. which stimulates
the young girl and boy for literary
taste. by their contributing short stories
and articles on different subjects once in
"a while TO the "Children's Page" as IL
s. styled. and therefore hope that few
years from now. these small boys and
girls. who are now patrons OF the chill
dre-rs page will prove 90 The whole
world. that as Greece produced sculptors
and italy painters so viii Virginia
fhyough the aid Of The Times produce
vrifeYs.
nv New Years greeting TO the able men
-ender whose management The Iimes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-16

and muscular development, she should be
able to pack great weight. run fast, ana
stay over a distance OF ground.
DR.. Isaiah II. White, Of this city, gem
orally recognized as one of the ablest
physicians i'm the South. is a firm advo-
cato Of horseback exercise and rarely
misses a daily c7nter when the weather
permits. which has brought him renew
cd health and vgor. Or. White uses as a
saddle horse the chestnut gelding Jewell,
n powerfullv made rr0tting bred son Of
Message and Sequel by Strathmore.
Jewell Is seven years old, fun sixteen
hands high and weighs close 10 200
pounds He can show 2.l0 gait trotting
TO harness.
BROAD ROCK.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-16

The following suits were entered in the
Chancery Court yesterday:
Samuel L. Cars administrator against
Annie s carr and others; 10 settle the
estate Of the late S. Z. carr.
Suit was Instituted in the Lew and
Equity Court by Robert \. Harrison
against the Hartford National Life In
surance Company for $50.
The plaintiff alleges q broken contract
The following motions for judgments
were fled:
r. Ferrandini against w. Il. Hamilton,
800.
willis Il. Smith against the Farmylue
and Powhatan Railroad Company, 5000
Netherwood & Arban against Robert
cemmell, 800.
Alex Cruikshanks against Petersburg
Iron Works Company, $lcO
In the CITY Circuit Court suit was in
stituted by Mary 4. Frederick against the
Richmond Railway and Electric Com
pany for $1,000
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-16
Locomotive Works Bill.

The Washington correspondent OF the
Baltimore Sun says:
Members OF Congress from an sections
Of the country who present the Legitimate
claims Of their constituents find that the
policy go long pursued OF deferring pay
ent IS proving a hardship 10 many bust
ness firms While much has been said
about national credit t is a fact that
the credit Of the government among those
with whom It deals upon a business foot
inc is not good Many business firms
throughout the country have been inn
povcrished and others ruined by the fall
ure OF the government 20 pay for services
rendered, so that a government contract
is bv no means regarded as particularly
desirable There have been many fradu-
lent claims presented. and many claims
have been paid in which public money has
been wasted. but this does not justify
the absolute neglect with which the gov
eminent has regarded other honest obu-'
goti0ns
An Illustration OF this is the case OF the
Richmond Locomotive Works This COM
pany made the machlnefy for the battle
ship Texas. and I'm the final settlement OF
accounts with the Navy Department it
was found that about $4,000 was due The
company MS au unpaid balance. The Sec
retary OF the Navy asked Congress 70
appropriate this sum. but the necessary
provision was omitted from the naval
appropriation bill OF that year. Since
then 10 has come up in one shape or an
other NJ every session OF Congress until
the company despairs OF securing set
tlement There was no dispute between
the Navy Department and The Locomo-
tive Works regarding the amount Of mon
ey due the latter nor has any serious erect
been made TO assail the claim. congress
has simply failed TO provide the money
with which 20 pay the BILL Having neg
lected the matter so long. 10 hnds In
IT'S own pr0crasunation, reason for re-
fusing to consider the matter further.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-16
rWo PikDoSs GRANTED.
Governor TYLER sets Free Harry Poss and
Albert sidney J Johnston.


Albert sidney Johnston.
Governor Tyler has granted a pardon
to Harry p0ss, a young man serving
sentence Of nine years IN the penlten-
tiary for highway robbery in Fairfax
county. BE vas accused Of holding up ono
McCllntock in 1895 and taking his money
Poss has always denied the crime and
was convicted on circumstatntlal evi-
dence. fe IS now ~ with consumption
according TO the certificate % Or. Ben
Harrison. the rehi.eutiary physician.
Postmaster e. e. Carlin and col Louis
g. Barley. OF Alexandra, presented the
petition 10 the Governor.
Governor Tyler granted n pardon also
to Albert sidney Johnston, Of Ports
mouth. who IS servius term ~ three
years I'm tho penitentary for horso-ste1l-
Ing. The petition was presented by Dele
gate Charles T. Bland.
Johnston Is a young man and bore n
good character before his conviction IN
this case The Judge and Commonwealth g
Attorney signed the petition on the
ground that it appeared now that there
might be some Doubt as 90 Johnston's
guilt
Governor O'Ferrail refused 10 pardon
Johnston for the reason that 40 that
time the Judge and Commonwealths At
torney declined to- sign the petition
Johnston's term has about expired
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-16
THE TIMEs-RICHMOND VA SUNDAY JANUARY 10. 1898.


he, being an American. Is nothing daunt-
ed. He becomes her landlord by pur-
chase Of the hat I'm which she dwells
and insists on refurnshing II. But he Is
given TO understand that he cannot buy
love with upholstery. What Is needed Is
royal or an imperial crown. There
fore he departs TO Paris and organizes 4
company 10 food the Sahara and make
the borders Of the great desert blossom
like the rose. Political intriguers try 90
ruin his plans but Moutmartre and Belle
vile arc with him. and with the aid ~
Arizona Jim and other serviceable persons
whom he has picked MP cheap. h. turns
out the administration and has himself
proclaimed emperor. As at an East-side
theatre, you pays your money and are
thrilled or conyulsed with mefrlment ac-
cording TO your choice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-16
cH,rpnry,s FrsrItAL onoEuS.
Mr.. MERGERS Large Class of Youngsters
Making Rapid strides


The children chorus, under the eilcient
direction OF Mr. Walter C.. Mercer. Is
making rapid progress in their rehearsals
for the great concert OF April 22d and
23d
The chorus now numbers two hundred
and eiehty-nve children, and 40 the re-
hearsaI 20 Association Han yesterday ar
ternoon about the full number turned out,
no. outstanding the ineloment weather.
Tile pieces rohcarsed yesterday were
'Iicy. 40. Hey,v vocal polka ly Rith-
ards: Creation Hymn" by Beethoven.
ami "Tho Hunisman's Chorus At the
next rehearsal the "Anyil Chorus from
n Trovat0re the Lost Chord" by Sui
Ivan. and ono or two others Will De sung.
Mr.. Mercer says that the children are
taking much interest In their work and
they viii make q splendid showing az tho
concert. lie is quite proud OF his child
rem. and there Is little doubt De Will make
them o success.
This chorus is an auxiliary Of the We'd
ncsday club and viii be the feature Of
the matinee M the spring festival
Mr.. Mercer deserves praise for his Of
fort IN training this large class OF
children
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-16
Nr. Pare.s Nnr-nm rscnne-

Mr. w. A. Page came very near heinz
killed Friday about II o'clock He was
driving up town I'm his buggy and turned
out Of Grace street into Seventh to reach
Broad.
There was a. Forest I'M car standing
opposite the Globe store and between the
car and the sidewalk was a buggy max
ing 10 impossible FOR Mr. Page 10 pass On
the cast side Of the street He pulled his
horse toward the west side and while
crossing the track "a Church fIiu car came
along and struck the horse and the front
part Of the buggy
The animal was Knocked down and
dragged with the buggy twenty feet or
was broken.
Mr.. Page escaped unhurt. but il seemed
almost miracle thu he was not killed.
The horse was badly hurt