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The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07
SH[[LED BY SAMPSON.
THE FORTS AT MATANZAS
BOMBAROEO.
SPANISH GUNS SILENCED.
Not Ono American Injured Damage 60
the Land Forces Thought to Bs Con-
siderabio-Ou Fleet shot TO
stop Work on uarbor Forti-
ncations Heavy Firing
by the Zig ships

KEY WEST, April 30. The New
York, the Puritan and the Cincinnati
bombarded the forts at the mouth of
Matanzas harbor yesterday afternoon.
There -crc no casualties on our
side, but IL is believed that the hail Of
iron which pounded in the forts must
have caused loss of life TO the Span
iards. though nothing is known defn-
itely
The engagement commenced at 1857
and ceased at 1:l5. The object of the
attack was to prevent the compile tion
Of the earthworks at Punta Gorda.
battery on the eastward arm of
the bay opened fire on the flagship
and this was also shelled.
About twelve eight.incb shells were
fired from the eastern forts, but all
fell short About five or six light
shells were fred from the half com
plcted battery. Two of these whizzed
over the New York and one fell short
The ships left the bay for the open
sea, the object of discovering the
whereabouts of the batteries having
been accomplished.
In the neigh borhood of 800 shots
were put on land from the three ships
at n range of from 1000 to 1000 yards.
Rear Admiral Sampson, when asked
II he was satisfied with the result.
said: "Yes, / am. expected to be- "
The half completed Spanish earth
works and battery were apparently
blown up by the shells.
All the ships engaged showed ex-
cellent craftsmanship throughout the
engagement and when they were
firing at the shortest range nearly
every she'll took effect The forts
which were bombardcd were on low
lying point and were considered
merely carthworks.
They did not make n good target,
yet when the big guns were fired at
the shortest range portions of the
fort could be seen flying in the air at
every shot
The flagship returned to Havana
and the Puritan and Cincinnati were
left on MatanZas station
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07

Where a purchaser bought and paid
for all the standing timber on a tract
OF land and received a written transfer
from the owner, In which II was stip-
ulated that the purchaser was ito have
four years to take of said oak tim
ber," and was to take 1t clean, and
nothing was said Of forfeiture, the
Supreme Court OF Indiana held HAL
stead VS.. Jessup) that the purchasers
failure to remove the timber within
four years did not forfeit his right to
1t. The court based It's decision on
the ground that the law does not favor
forfeitures, and will not enforce them
in the absence OF clearly stated con-
ditions Of forfeiture.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07
CUBAN INVASION.
Eight Large Transports Chartered to
Land Troop. In Cuba

Ianu troops IN NuD&
WAsnlYGroS, April 80 "A striking
sign of the imminence of the invasion
of Cuba was contained in the char
tering yesterday by the war depart
ment of eight large steamers of an
average capacity of 1000 tons, and
able TO carry from 500 to 200 passen-
gers each. These are to be used as
transports for the conveyance of the
first military expedition to Cuba The
names of the boats are the Olivette
and the Florida, of the Plant line, now
in the Gulf; the Southern Pacific Co. S
steamer Arkansas, the New York &
Texas company's vessels Comal, now
ut New York, and Malamo, now en-
route to the Gulf, and three fine ships
of the Boston Merchants and Miners
line, in Baltimore, the Allegheny, the
Berkshire and the Decatur Miller.
The price paid for these vessels is from
$4,000 to $1,000 for the thirty days
for which they are engaged.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07

MADRID, April 30 There have beer
no disturbances here, and the news
papers continue their efforts to belit'
work The impartial says; "All the
world now knows that America tried
to bluff Spain by war threats which
she is unable TO fulill. America, on
being called, shows wretchcdly
weak hand, Its real strength is ex'
actly known-fvc ironclads, two
belted cruisers, three unbelted, the
tastes: and most powerful cruisers,
and twelve other cruisers. All the
rest are theatrical supers"
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07
NAVY DEPARTMENT VIEWS
Believes tho spanish Fleet VIII Next Be
IearI From at the Canaries.

WAsnrNGToN, April 80. - The navy
department received the news this
morning of the sailing of the st
Vincent, Cape Verde, Spanish fleet
and when additional information
came that Portugal at last had pro-
claimed neutrality there were many
expressions of satisfaction among the
officials. The statement that the ves-
sells when leaving St Vincent were
headed in southerly direction is val
ueless as an indication as TO the real
course of the fleet.
the majority OF the naval officers
here feel confident that the Spanish
fleet will next appear at the Canary
islands, What most concerns the
navy officers just now is how to learn
when the fleet does arrive there. The
cable to the Canaries being in Spanish
hands, the arrival of the fleet would
be kept secret
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07

Mark Twain. following the noble ex-
ample OF Sir Walter Scott. has devoted
all his gains for several years to the
payment Of what his creditors were dis
posed to regard as dead claims" The
English papers are lavish in their APP
plause-as II this kind of honesty were
rare virtue. Perhaps II is rare; but
then, more's the pity! Creditors should
forgive us as they hope to be forgiven;
but no debtor should let himself on
easily, unless he is willing to take the
risk Of moral bankruptcy.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07

Mr.. Moody thinks II Christ offered to
rule here as he does in heaven he
would be adopted by no political party
and the majority would vote him down.
Evidently Mr.. Moody believes that the
masses are growing in strength and
number; but he ought to give the ma
jority some little credit for intelli-
gence. While ignorance and egoiism
go together and are powerful, there is
such thing as common sense. And
besides Mr.. Platt is not going to live al
ways.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07
TWO SPANISH men OF WAR ARE SUNK
Great Naval Battle Fought Near
Manila Bay.
THE SARS AND STRIPES STILL FLOAT OVER UNCLE SANS SHIPS
Serious But Honorable" The Way The Spanish Min
lister of War Speaks of Their Losses.

Madrid, May Following is official
dispatch from Governor General of
Philippines TO the Minister of War,
Corea, as TO the engagement off Manila.
Last night, April 30, the batteries
at the entrance to the Fort, announced
the arrival of the enemy forcing pass.
age under the obscurity Of night At
day break the enemy took up positions
opening with strong fire against
Fort Cavcte and arsenal.
"Our fleet engaged the enemy in
brilliant combat, protected by Cavete
and Manila Forts They obliged the
enemy with heavy loss to manoeuver
repeatedly. Al nine o'clock the Ameri-
cans took refuge behind foreign mer-
chant shipping on east side of the bay
"Our fleet, considering the enemy S
superiority, naturally suffered severe
loss. Maria Christiana is on fire and
another ship, believed to be the Don
Juan de Austria, was blown up and
sank in the bay.
There was considerable loss OF life
Captain Cadardo, commanding Marin
Christiana, is among those killed. |
cannot now give further details. Spirit
of army, and navy is excellent.
WAR BULLETINS.
Madrid, May 1.-The Don Jaun De
Austria was severely damaged and her
commander was killed. Another Spau-
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Madrid. May, /. - Midnight. 49, III
IIcraldo says Montejo has changed his
flagship during engagement, or be-
tween the two encounters, the better to
direct the maneuvers. Thus he escap-
ed the fate Of the Christianas com
msnder.
Madrid. May, IIlanco cables that
American warships are blockading
Cienfuegos captured Spanish merchant
steamer. A colonel, six officers and
three non commissioned officers were
held as prisoners. Civilian passengers
were liberated.
Madrid, May, I. Midnight. The
second engagement was apparently be-
gun by the Americans, after landing
their wounded on the west side of the
bay.
Madrid, May Midnight. 49, Cabinet
Minister speaks of serious hut honor
able losses"
Madrid, May Midnight. An Off
cial telegram received at a late hour
from the governor general of the Philip
pines says:
Admiral Montejo has transferred
his flag to the cruiser Isla DE Cuba from
the cruiser Reina Maria Christiana.
The Reina Maria Christana was com
pletely burned, as was also the Castil-
la, the other ships having to retire
from the combat and some being sunk
to avoid their falling into the hands of
the enemy.
Libson. May Ill p. m Reliable
news received here that Spanish fleet
was completely defeated off Cavete.
Madrid. May THE Spanish warships
Mindanao and Ullao were slightly dam
aged. During this engagement the
Cavitc forts maintained stcadier and
stronger fire upon the American squad
ron than in the first engagement
Admiral Bcrmcjo, the minister of
marine, has expressed himself as high
ly pleased with the hcroism of the
| Spanish marines, and has tclcgraphed
congratulations To Admiral Montei io
I and the valorous crews of the Spanish
squadron uuder fire of superior war
ships.
London May L. Midnight The
second section of the Madrid dispatch
| reporting the engagement off Manila
| I., hn. n.
shows that there was serious fighting
off Cavities.
Admiral Bcrmeio. according to the
dispatch. has wired congratulations to
the Spanish navy on the behaviour of
the warships against superior forces.
Washington, May Washington is
rejoiced tonight. Not since the dark
days of the great civil conflict of II
third of a century ago have the people
of this city been so profoundly moved
/ by war news as they were this evening.
/ London, May 2.-Dispatches from
| Madrid dated a;2O II. III. says the city is
now tranquil. although the mounted
guards are patrolling all the main
streets. At the thcatcrs, cafes and in
| front of newspaper Offices last evening,
the people loudly lamcntcd the unpre-
paredness of Manila To resist the Amer
lean warships. whose attack has long
J been expected. The Madrid authori-
ties are determined to vigorously sup
press all street demonstrations.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07

ish vessel was burned The American
squadron retired, having also sustain
ed severe damages. A second naval
engagement followed, in which the
American squadron again suffered con-
siderable loss and the Spanish warships
Mindano ami ulloa were slightly dam
aged.
Madrid, via Paris, May l.-French
Minister of Marine received dispatch
that the American fleet was obliged to
retreat after u terrible engagement
Spanish loss heavy. American ships
severely dana yed.
Libson, May lit is reported here
that yesterday the American squadron
at the Philippines was defeated and
lost five ships. The report is rs yet
unconfrmed. 1t originated in telc.
gram received by the agent of the
Campania.
Madrid, May l.-Dispatchcs received
from Madrid states that serious fight
ing has occurred OFF Cavitc. Philippine
Islands.
London, May Especial dispatches
from Madrid this morning says Span
iards fought splcndidly. sailors rcfus-
ing To leave burning and sinking ships.
Captain of Rcina Christiana went down
with the vessel.
Madrid, May Midnight. Accord
ing to late official telegram Spanish
cruiser Castillo was also burned.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07
POWDER EXPLOSION.
Another Factory Blown Up, This Time
at Dover, y. D.

EAsroN, Pa April 50 The town of
Dover, in Morris county, n. j., and
the country within radius of twenty
miles, was startled yesterday after
noon by series OF terrific explosions,
the first of which occurred at 2:l0
o'clock. The explosions occurred in
the Atlantic Powder Company's works,
and the plant Is now mass OF ruins.
Six worllmcn were killed and four
others were seriously injured, some
probably fatally The remains of the
dead have not yet been recovered.
The dead are Alfred RariclS, William
Stumpf, Casper Ray, David Schcer,
William Haycock and Elias Abers.
All the killed were married and leave
families
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07
WHAT is FRANCE UP TO7
Batteries Arc Erected and warships
Modified for Active Service

PARIS, April 30. The Paris Aurore
announces to-day that extraordinary
activity prevails in naval and military
circles throughout France. AT Brest
there IS much comment upon the fact
that work at the arsenal continues
until n late hour every night and the
worlmcn are employed all day Sun
days Large orders for war materials
of all sorts have been placed and all
the coast batteries have been supplied
with provisions and munitions sufli-
cient for several months.
1t is also announced that fresh bat
teries have been erected at ushant,
that all the French warships recently
mobili2ed are kept in lighting trim
and ready for sea at moments notice
and that the reserves have been noti-
fed to expect call for active service.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07


In the last four years, according tt
Consul Dickey. at Callao, only one car
20 of wheat has been sent from The
United States to Peru. The reasoi
why he Is not able to explain, but sayi
that the cargo referred TO went from
San Francisco in October last year
"The total import of Chilian wheat intt
Peru during the year 1897 says th'
consuls report, amounted TO 22,6l3,
1923 Kilograms (i9,s54,2l3 pounds)
These figures show that Chill supplie
the Peruvian markets with wheat ant
flour. But why Chill and not the Unit
ed States should supply the Peruvian
markets when our products are far su
perior to those OF Chill do not know
unless ii is due to the very low freighti
charged by sailing vessels carrying
wheat from Chill, which am told arr
only 4 soles (sl.69) a ton" The con
sui thinks that the first thing TO b,
done by the United States to gain tn,
trade Of Peru and Of other countries oil
the Pacific coast of South and Contra
America is TO establish fast line o
steamers from San Francisco. This
combined with the present lines plyini
between New York and the west coas
of South America. would greatly hell
the United States in regaining thu
vast trade that she once had with this
coast.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07
TO CARCIA'S CAMP.
lieutenant Rowan. 4. :. A., Preparing
for Landing Our Troops in Cuba

Lieutenant Rowan, 4. :. A., Preparing
for Landing Our Troops in Cuba
KINGSTON, Jamaica, April 2s. First
Lieutenant Andrew : Rowan, of the
Nineteenth infantry, under orders
from the war department, was landed
on the Cuban coast somewhere west
OF Santiago probably before dawn on
Monday. His Cuban guides and an
open salboat were used The guides
have not returned.
Lieutenant Rowan is on his way to
the camp of General Ca.iXto Garcia.
He will represent the war department
in arranging for the cooperation of
the insurgents in the invasion Of East
ern Cuba by the forces of the United
States The time and place of invas-
ion will be controlled by events and
the character of Lieutenant Row an S
lispntrhpS
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07

It seems that football players In
faris are exposed to even greater per-
lis than they face in the United States.
Two football captains got into an al
tercation during a football game in
Paris. recently, "A challenge was made
and accepted, and in the duel which
followed both men were badly wound
ed. In this country the danger. how
ever great. is over when time" has
been called.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07
To Examine Noinnteer..

WASHINGTON, April 30 Secretary
Alger has designa ated the following
medical officers to examine volunteer
troops as to their physical qualiiica-
tions for the service; Major John NJ.
l}anister, surgeon, Kansas; CAPTAIN j.
D. Glennan, irst surgeon, and Cap
tain C. H. Ewin, assistant surgeon,
Missouri
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07
DECLARATION OF WAR.
The Formal Document as Passed by
the American Congress.


"a bill declaring that war exists be-
tween the United States of America
and the kingdom of Spain
BE il enacted, First. that the war
be and the same is hereby declared to
exist and that war has existed since
the 2lst day of April, a. D., ls9S, in
GLIDING said day, between the United
States of America and the kingdom of
spain.
Second that the President of the
United States be and he is hereby di-
rected and empowered to use the en-
tire land and naval forces of the
United States and to call into actual
service of the United States the militia
of the several states, to such an ex-
tent as may be necessary to carry this
act into effect"
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07

You will enjoy this publication much
better if you will get in the habit of
reading the advertisements; they will
afford most interesting study and
some excellent bargains. Our adver-
tisers are reliable, and send what they
advertise
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07

WAsuINGroN, April 80. President
Mckinley to-day wrote Miss Helen
Gould letter saying that he did not
have the power to accept her patriotic
offer To give Sl0o, 00J u the govern
ment That power is invested in
Congress.
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nanas Ready to subscrlbs

WASHINGTON, April 30. The banks
of the United States, especially in the
West. are said ut the treasury depart
menr to be preparing to subscribe
largely to the expected issue of gov
ernment per cent bonds
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07
Iri,h brigade Onsrod

New NoRK, April 30 "A letter has
been sent to President Mckinley by
William Lyman, president OF the Irish
National Alliance, offering to form an
Irish brigade TO assist the United
states in the war with Spain.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07

CHICAGO, April 80 The general Of
ficers of the National w. C. T. U.
have sent petition To President Nc.
Kinley and General Miles, requesting
the prohibition of the establish mcnt
of canteens in camps.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07

IBe kind enough to give me the die
tionary.' said a new candidate, \ ught-
iiy,' This Is libel. One of these
wretched newspapers has called me a
forensic light"
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07
Americans to ISe Expelled

LONDON, April 3J,.-A dispatch from
Madrid says the Spanish government
IS upon the point OF eNpeliing all citi'
zens of the United Statec from spain.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07

SING SING, April 30 John y Me
Kane was released from prison to-day,
after having served four years and
two months for violating the election
laws at Con.y Island.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07

Since the discovery and Introduction Of
DIR. Monstts TEErHiNA (Tcething POwders)
the death rate Of small children has la gely
decreased. TEErHINA Aids Digestion Regu.
lates the bowels and makes tecthtn2 easy.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07

The people never get at the sense of
a subject until it has been discussed at
least two years.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07
HOOd'c Dil1c are gentle, mild, efec-
lhOOA llso tive. All druggists. &c.

We become so accustomed To- the
loafing of some people that we never
expect them to work.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07

To quit tobacco easily and forever. be may
netic, full OF life nerve and viRor take No-To-
Bac. the wonder-worker. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists. soc. or ~. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy 90. Chicago or New York.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07

1t\ts the easiest thing in the world
90 establish a reputation for clever
ness. II you are only rich.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07

When "A woman admits She is wrong,
II is to the Lord only-nevcr to her
husband.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07

Many an elopement would be nipped
in the bud II girls would but stop 10
consider that under such circumstances
they receive no wedding presents.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07

In politics. lot of things happen
and lot OF fellows claim the credit.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07

When Blanco learns that a regiment
Of wild Indians from the New Yorb
stock exchange is headed toward Cubs
the poo: man viii throw up his hands
in despair. Wall street is always
equipped TO do" anybody or anything
81 charge thee, fling away ambition;
by that sin fell the angels said Car,
dinal Wolsey, but it is probable thai
cash register never had heard OF the
advice. Otherwise, possibly he would
have been satisfied with a pocketbook
or a watch or something OF that sort.
and would not now be languishing in
Jail.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07

oBlcycle Tires. 'a.s0 air, warranted Best. years
warranty, $3.50 pair. Express prepaid. AGENTS ap
pCinted MinersIized Rubber Co.. New York.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07

IIunkchow, China, is to have cot
ton mill.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07

"Ah. they are ringing bells to-day
said Walpole, the famous English
statesman, when war had been declar-
ed between England and Spain. They
will soon be wringing their hands.
War means now what II meant when
Walpole spoke--a wringing OF hands
for those who will not return.
The Langston City herald. [volume] (Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]) 1891-1902, 1898-05-07
CheaD Medicine.

As rulo, "cheap niedcinen ia inert. worthless or
dangerous. In Zein & Co. 'ganswor to our bill they
said the packages enioned were designed as "cheap
negro medicine for tho negroes Of tho Mississlppi
Valley Now, as collin Co. v advertisements fay
aad .her ger swore, that Gll tho liver medicine
which they make Is made By the same formula, is this
not conclusive evidence from thor sworn testimony
and Advertisements. that all tho liver medicine emAn-
ating from them is "Cheap Negro hedlcneY' Ques-
ton; Do tho sick OF Amer ca desire Cheap Negro
Medlclnop' Let tho aflll eted answer BY their
future purchases. DR., 81. A. simmons Liver
Medicine, established IN lS4D, is not "chea., med-
cine. Mt is no cure all ~ and ~ only Iecom-
ot tho liver.