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The herald., 1898-08-10
Need of a Guuboat

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 9.-The United
States man of war Albatross, formerly the
flagship of Admiral Miller, has been or
dered to San Jose de Guatemala and will
sail for that port tomorrow. Several
months have elapsed since an American
warship has been stationed in Guatemalan
waters. The Albatross will remain south
until the troubles there subsIde.
The herald., 1898-08-10
HAVING A GOOD TIME
Hawaiian Commissioners Banqueted
by Merchants and Union League

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 9-The Hawaii
an commissioners were received today by
the Chamber of Commerce. President
Craig occupied the chair, and on the plat
form with him were Senator Morgan and
General Francisco Ganedo. governor Of
Sinaloa. Mexico; Senator Cullom and Rep
resentative Hit sat In the body of the hall.
Addresses were made by all Of the distin-
guished visitors, Mayor Phelan, President
Craig and others. The consensus Of opin-
ion was that the Philippines should be
ours and that, If possible, the United
States land laws should be applied to our
Pacific possessions. The commissioners
were banqueted tonight by the Union
League Club at the Palace Hotel.
The herald., 1898-08-10
Soldiers Without Fear
Aguinaldo's Men

The return to camp was exciting. but
effected without mishap. The natives fol-
low the American advance, occupying the
houses within the fighting line. General
Aguinaldo's guerrillas caused the Amer
leans considerable trouble. While I was
in camp information was received that 8
party of California volunteers engaged in
telling timber had been arrested by the in
surgents. Colonel Smith, under Green's in
structions, ordered out an armed detach-
ment, which released the prisoners and
brought the insurgents into Camp Dewey.
General Greene sent a message to General
Aguinaldo saying that if the Americans
were further molested he would disarm the
whole Filipinoe.
The third expedition reports that Lieu
tenant Kerr of the engineers died during
the voyage Of spinal meningitis. There are
many new cases of typhoid fever ana
measles. During a sudden storm the other
night the City of Para drifted under the
guns of Manila. The Charleston rescued
her and lowed her to a safe anchorage.
The spaniards have not opened fire since
Sundays engagement.
The herald., 1898-08-10
The Soldier Vote

SANTA CRUZ. Aug. 9.-As the Sacra-
mento soldiers at Camp Merriam are un-
able to reach home for registration, Deputy
Clerk Martin at the camp today registered
thrity-bsvsn for Sacramento county.
The herald., 1898-08-10
McDonourh Knocked Out

LOUISVILLE. KY, Aug. 9.-Australian
Jimmy Ryan and Jack McDonough Of st.
Paul met here tonight to go twenty ROUNDS.
RYAN had the better of the encounter
throughout and knocked McDonough out
in the eighth round with terrific right
hand swing on the Jaw.
The herald., 1898-08-10
The Dupont Arrives

NEW YORK, Aug. 9.-The torpedo boat
Dupont, In command Of Lieut.. Spencer 8.
Wood, arrived at the navy yard today
after an absence Of ten months. IN the
vicinity Of Cuba, but has never besn in ~.
ton.
The herald., 1898-08-10
California Postmasters

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-The appoint
ment by the President of the following
postmasters was made today: California:
MADEIRA, c. D. Parsons; Sonora, c.. C. Or
toga.
The herald., 1898-08-10
Aguinaldo's Treachery

HONG KONG, Aug. 9.-Dispatches from
Cavte, under date of August s. report that
Manila was then "still Spanish" These
dispatches say:
At 1880 p. m. on Sunday 5000 spaniards
attacked the American camp near Malate.
assaulting the trenches occupied by the
Tenth Pennsylvania regiment, Battery X
and Battery A Of Utah. and two other COM
panies of Pennsylvania troops. They
charged the American right and nearly sue
ceeded in cutting on the Pennsylvania COM
panies, but the Americans rallied and re-
pulsed the spanards after desperate fight.
ing, the American FIRE breaking the Span
ish center.
Removed His Men
The spaniards charged again, but were
forced to retreat to the jungle. where they
The herald., 1898-08-10
The Situation Desperate

On Monday evening there was a furious
fusiIlade in every direction. Telephone in
qufries were sent out from headquarters to
various outposts. No answer was received
from El Pace, and accordingly a squad of
horsemen FASTENED thither. In the dark
ness and storm, the sentries fired and
wounded two. Probably in the panic they
imagined that the horsemen were Ameri-
cans.
A few such night would drive the Span
iards inside the citadel, and there would
be the CHASTITY prospect of prolonged de-
vastation and slaughter, with the inevit-
able destruction OF the town and its inhah-
itants, unless the Americans FASTENED to
close in.
On Sunday 1900 houses at Tondo were
burned, and the flames, driven by strong
gale, threa tened the whole of Manila. but
shey were finally extinguished, mainly
through the efforts of the fire brigade or
ganized by the British merchants at Ma
Mia.
The Spanish loss in the minor attacks ,s
not known.
Mr. Williams, formerly United States
consul at Manila, has called the leaders
in fifteen provinces of the Philippines to a.
conference, from which good results are
hoped.
The herald., 1898-08-10
SKATER, Major General
Loading the Spanish

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-The following
dispatch has been received here:
Santiago, via Hoyti, Aug. 9, AdJutant-
General, Observation-Disclosures is now be-
ing loaded with Spanish sick. 1t Is to
carry 1000 They will be loaded and the
ship will leave this afternoon or early in
the morning. SHAFTER.
The herald., 1898-08-10
A Night of Terror

There Is also a report that half the Amer
leans have succumbed to fever, and this
misstatement, with others like ii, encour-
ages the Spanards to maintain their sui
cdal resistance.
On Sunday many shots entered the town.
Several reached the citadel itself, and it Is
reported some ladies were killed. There
was a frightful panic inside the walls, wo-
men and children shrieking in their terror
the whole night through. One shot caused
20 casualties at the Luneta battery and ex-
ploded at the Malate barracks, killing five.
The troops turned out just in time to save
the Malate fort and the magazine. The In
surgents showered large and small shots
with such precision that the garrison be-
lieved the whole American army and fleet
were concentrating their fire. Many Span
iards had previously resolved to cease
fighting the moment the Americans began,
but the insurgents have subsidized and the
forts have been reinforced from the bar
racks. There has been little fighting in
other directions.
The total Spanish losses are probably 1O0
but many houses have been seriously dam
aged,
The herald., 1898-08-10
Aguimaldo'S Troops Desert the
Americans
His GuerrillaS Causing Trouble "A Band of Them
ArreSted-A Brief Message Sent
TO Hmm

kept up a heavy fire on one of the roads
leading to the American trenches, in order
to prevent achievements from arriving
The First California regiment and the Utah
battery came to the rescue through with
ering fire and never wavered though sew
eral were wounded and Capt. Richter was
killed.
The Spaniards charged several times, but
they were met by steady fire from the in
fantry and by shrapnel from the Utah bat
terry, so that eventually they retreated 10
Malate. with a loss, 1t is reported, of 800
killed and 1000 wounded, though this re-
port Is probably exaggerated.
The insurgents rendered no assistance,
but re,rea,ed on the frs. shot. It is he
leved that Gen. Aguinaldo, aware of the
Spanish intentions, moved his men away.
On August LIST the Spaniards made two
weak attacks, but were easily repulsed. On
August "a they made another attack, when
one man was killed and II were wounded.
On the Sd there was carnonading all days.
The electric lights were extingushed a,
Manila at night. The Americans, though
under arms, do not attack the city.
Within the Walls
The herald., 1898-08-10

LONDON, Aug. 1O.-The correspondent of
the Times at Cavite, under date of August
lat, says:
Yesterday visited Camp Dewey and the
American intrenchments before Malate.
Captain Grant and Captain Young of the
Utah artillery were busily engaged throw
ing up advanced earthworks for guns I'M
der protection of the Nebraska volunteers
From the upper floor of European house
forming an alignment with the earthworks
was observing the Spanish positions
when Nebraska sharpshooter beside me
fired the first shot discharged by the Amer
leans upon the Spaniards, who were crouch
ing in the forward trench.
This was contrary to General Merritt's
orders. He had forbidden an aggressive
attitude uness the Spaniards advanced. The
insurgents now In force inland on the right
Of the American lines also opened fire, the
Spanish troops replying briskly with quick
firing guns and rifles, but their shooting
was high and their shots fell half mile
beyond the Entertainments. where a COL
ored volunteer picket was hit by a Mauser
bullet. d.
Soldiers Without Fear
Personally. I was impressed with the
nonchalant demeanor of the Americans In
the fighting line. They were like high
spirited youths on picnic, whole groups
lying in the second line were playing
cards. Had the Spaniards, who were I'M
accountably non-aggressive during the
American landing and advance, dropped
shrapnel from the Malate forts, they would
have wrought terrible havoc. one house,
forming a conspicuous mark, being within
The herald., 1898-08-10
CAPTAIN Barrett's Death

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9,-Late this af-
ternoon the following dispatch was re-
ceived from General Shafter:
SANTIAGO, via Hayti, August s.-Gen-
eral Corbin, Acknowledgement, Washing
ton: Captain Gregory Barrett, Tenth In
fantry, died on the 7th and was buried yes
terday. 1t was only reported TO me few
minutes ago. Said to be yellow fever.
SKATER.
The herald., 1898-08-10
A Heartrending Scene

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Aug. 8, 4:15 p. m
The auxiliary cruiser st. Louis arrived this
morning, but owing 10 her great length
she was unable to enter the harbor. This
Ninth and Tenth infantry will be lightered
out to her tomorrow, and she will leave in
the afternoon with both regiments. The
shipment of troops, American and Spanish,
Is being pushed with the greatest activity.
The embarkation of the sick Spaniards
on the Alicante was most pitiful sight
They were brought from the hospitals on
s.retchers, in wagons and upon the backs
Of their comrades, often scarcely stronger
that the sick men they bore. The docks
were lined with officers and soldiers, who
supported or carried their wives and
daughters. The American wagons and am
balances brought carloads of miserable
coloress skeletons. 1t was heartrending
fight.
The steam lighters Bessie and Laura were
literally covered with the stretchers and
filters, and the sick and dying presented q
CHASTITY scene. The embarkation was partly
effected in the midst of a drenchlng rain,
but absolute order was maintained and dig
rified, soldierly silence. No murmurs or
complaints were heard. although the tale
of suffering was told In the pale, wan faces
Of all.
The herald., 1898-08-10
Military Telegraph

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-Gen. Greeley Is
advised that 100 miles Of military telegraph
are now in operation In Porto Rico, con-
recting the points occupied by the United
States troops with the cable station at
Ponce
The herald., 1898-08-10
Insurgents Repulsed

MADRID, Aug. 8, 4 p. m.-An official dis
patch from San Juan de Porto Rico has
been received by the minister Of war, Lieut..
Gen. Correa, saying that a Spanish force,
under Col. Pinto, has entered the town OF
Fajardo, previously occupied by the Amer
leans, who, on retiring, took their flag with
them. According TO the same dispatch, a
force Of insurgents attempted to surprise
the Spanish outposts at Arecibo, on the
north coast Of Porto Rico, but were re-
pulsed, several insurgents being taken
prisoners.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-28
BRIEF ITEMS.

The Y. NJ. c. A. wheelmen will take
=, run to Big Bethel this f1ernna,,,
League entertained the members Of the
league at an enjoyable strawberry So
cial last evening at Moss Hall.
Rev. I. S. Boyles. of Williamsburg,
will address the mems meeting at the
rooms Of the Young Mems Christian
Association tomorrow afternoon at 1
O'Clock Boys meeting at 2:3c o'clock.
The members of the Lee Company
of hypnotists We're entertained la> t
night at a smoker by the lIlks Of this
city.
va, is the guest of Mrs. II. f. Ed
munds.
MI T. H. Curtis, lighthouse keeper
at Painter Shoals. is visiting in the
city.
Miss Sadie Fleury. of Ashland, Va.
is the guest of Miss Marguerite Shcp-
herd in East End y.H
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Nc Farlane have
returned from q visit tn friends in
Washington.
Mrs. n. Fl. Turner, of Chestnut ave-
nue., East End. is visiting her former
nome in James City county.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-28

pedo boat Dupont leaving for Key
West with dispatches.
The Dupont's officers and men say
there was no firing at Cienfuegos. or
while they were there with the fleet.
which was up to the hour OF its de-
parture. The only unusual incident was
slight injury to the Dupont while
coaling from the Iowa in a heavy sea.
The cruiser Marblehead left Key
West last Sunday night with the trans
port Florida to carry General Jose
Lacret's force OF 400 men to some point
in Cuba not then divulged She lay
in Key West harbor on Thursday. and,
therefore. could not lombard u Cuban
town or land ammunition for the Gu
bans on that day as reported in some
dispatches.
Before reaching Cienfuegos, Commo-
dore Schley sent dispatches to Rear
Admiral Sampson. in which he made
no allusion to any collision with shore
batteries.
His orders were to look for the Span
ish squadron. not to stir up the shore
guns. 1t is believed here that he Will
send dispatches to Washington from
Mole ST. Nicholas or kingston. an
nouncing the result of his search.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-28
GKANDE DUGnE Sc
Her Babcock and Wilcox Boilers Re place.,
by Scosch Type

gil.
The following from Marine Engin-
eering, is Of local interest:
Work was commenced last wi,ta,
tearing out the water tube boilers NJ
| the Plant Line steamer La Grand.
| DucheSSe, to make room for the install
| iatlon OF Scotch marine boilers J,u /,
| me time OF the removal of her boilers
the Grande Duchesse had the largest
equipment OF water tube boilers Of any
american Seagoing vessel. There were
eight Babcock and Nilcox boilers
Ihey We're adapted to forced drau.h,
anu working pressure OF 2o5 pounds
per square inch. The nt.w Scotcl,
boilers We're constructed by the New
port News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock
company, of Newoptr News. ana were
the heaviest job ever undertaken in this
country. There are two double ended
boilers 10 feet inches diameter ana
~ feet long, and TWO single ended bolt
ers. is feet inches in diameter and II
1eet long. built FOR a working pressure.
of 21O pounds. The shell plat. for these
boilers is rs inches thick They are
iltted with Morrison corrugated firna-
ces and plain tubes with rctar.iers |
much as the heavier freight loSono-
tires. The Grande Dnchcsc is 4o4 feet
long over all, Il feet . inches beam and |
II feet in depth. She u;splac.S about
$500 tons on mean draught Of II
feet inches. She has accommodation
Tor 100 passengers ana 1000 tons of
freight. The propeiling machinery
"f two sets of quadruple cx-
panslon engines, with cylinders q inch
es. 81 inches. As inches and GS inches
diameter. and ~ inches in stroke. The
vessel has 4 sea speed OF IT knots.
The Grande DucheSse is now ready for
sea. after being laid up all winter.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-28
ANOTHER CROWDED House.
Large Audience Witnesses, the ferfor
mances OF the Iypnotisis.

Large crowds continue to fill john
sons Opera House to witness the hyp-
motto performances Of the Lees. Much
interest has been manifested as is ev-
idenced by the crowded houses each
night. Many who went to the first
night have attended every perform
ance. M 5s. H. est
Last nights performance was even
greater success than any yet and the
crowded house witnessed many mary
elous features. both amusing and in
structive The country school-masteI
and his class of little boys. who recited
their piece, was very amusing. Men
were made to forget their own names.
1t was interesting to watch their facial
expression While trying to call words.
A dark cloud hung over the stage and
rained silver dollars. 1t was a sight
to see how the subjects scrambled for
the dollars. filing their pockets and
clothing with them.
The closing scene was a base pail
game. The players We're very enthu-
siastic and played a hot game.
There will be a matinee this after
noon at 2:30, when ladies will venture
upon the stage. g.- ~.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-28
Farewell .sann,,et

Mr.. William G. Fitzgerald, draughts-
man. in the employ of the Newport
News ShipbuildiHg and Dry Dock Com
pany, was entertained last evening IN
the rooms OF the Americas Democratic
Gun by his fellow draughtsmen in
honor of his leaving for Baltimore,
where he has accepted a position with
the Columbian Iron Works. a large
shipbutlding yard of that city. Music,
singing. Rotations and speeches were
the features of the evening.
Mr.. Fitzgerald has made many
friends during his stay in Newport
News, and his departure is looked
upon with much regret
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-28
COL BRAx|T0N DEAD T: ! !.
-. y. - ~
His Battle for Life Ends
Peacefully.
AN ENERGETIC WORKER
naS Career Identified With the Advance
ment OF Newport News. Widow and
Five Daughters Survi, O. Fun
erai Arrangements.

colonel Carter NJ. Braxton. one or
Newport News oldest and most nrom.
lnent citlzens. always leader in the
S .y Improvement. died ut his resi-
osnSe on washington avenue last night
at 9:lS O'clock. after a lingering i'll
ness of Rright's diesase, In the Esixtv-
second year of his age
Since last fall Colonel Braxton.s
tir1e past his friends huv,. knuwr ,u:,1
The end was approaching. Ins I'M.
n ense Vail mower battled with d.a,l,'s
o'rk angel UP to g few n: oine3,s } t"f.re
me end. bur at last thes dying nan
.areW uv mis- arms and surrendered
ts1e f"I"!"sss rattle, his soul .,uic,!-
Ias.ia+; away into the great l., .,ud
"hri.' ths:.. shalt be no niore s.r,,u /.
Colonel i5raxth,. WAS born IN Norfolk
on the 5th day OF September. 1879 but
us carry poyhoou was spent in the
county of King and Queen. In the
yeal OF lS47 Colonel Braxton moyeo
70 Fredericksburg where he lived until
1881. when he came to Newport News.
ever since that time Colonel Brax-
e eot, mas Ia peen Identified with the inter
1ce-president of the Business Mems
association he WAS always a leader in |
any movement for the advancement Of |
the town, and he held many positions !
peake. & Ohio railway was extendad
from Richmond to Newport News,
Colonel Braxton was the chief engineer.
OF tnat corporation and was in charge
of the work 3
When the First National Bank was
organized in this city Colonel Braxton
was elected its first vtcc-president. I'm
70 the time of his death he was rnosf
actiVe IN all that he undertook. AS
Eice-president of the Newport News
Gas Company he was untIring In hi,
eHorts toSestablish it on firm basis
ana the success with which the com
pany mas met attests how well he s,tc-
ceeded Colonel Braxton was actively
interested in the new electric railway
between this city and Old Point. which
Is to be built shortly.
During the civil war Colonel Bray
ton was distinguished soldier, cast |
ing his lot with the forces of the Con
tederacy. He enlisted in 1861 as a cap
tain Of artillery. but in the following
year he was appointed to the position
Of chief of artillery on the staff Of
he uen ser1ed until tie tie close 81 I'll the
BY his courteous manners to all 7
with whom he came in contact Colonel |
Braxton won the esteem of all who {
knew him, and many are they who
will truly mourn his loss For many ,
years he had been a CONSTANT member 7
Of the Baptist church.
Colonel Braxton is survived by a {
widow and five daughters-Misscs
Mamie. Josephine and Luiie; Mrs; E1-
ward NJ. Patteson and Mrs. L. NJ ,
Saunders, all Of whom were with him
when he passed quietly into eternal
rest. Ssf5
The funeral service will take place
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. and
the interment will be in Greenlawn
Cemetery.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-28
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Saturday, MAY Is 1898

capacity Of living 400 bullets ;
minute, and, althsh the missile is o
d very small SHIT Is sufficient t,
plough through tsides of u torped,
ooat as readily a: pistol ball will 81,
through tin cupnd can cause UNI
eold uneasiness WIN directed agains,
the unprotected dzs of vessels of !.
larger type.
NARRoEsCApE. 5.. 81
men IN one OF tDtxie's small boats
nac narrow esGe from being shot
Wednesday night.Che boat was sen,
ashore with someorkmen who had
oeen tinkering abo the ship ane
started to return hortly after II
CLOCK: The nigtwas dark, but |,
vlsllant marine sa.the boat as it ap-
preached. He hail, but the crew
| thinking the call erely a matter OF
| torn, did not ans.r.
second han wagiven with an or
der to stop. No anton was paid to
that nor to the tha order. The ma
rlne put his rifle tots shoulder, aimed
at the center Of thboat. and was
about to fire wherLieutenant Smith.
VINO mad come up 1.-The meantime. ran
10 him and prevent him from firing
just IN the nick ofinle. The boys in
lhe boat were reprianded for not an
sWerins when Gale upon and We're
narrow escape theyiad
VISITED TIL CRUISER.
me Maryland nav; reserves on board
the cruiser Dixie hi a visit Thursday
IRON Commander herson, of the Ma
ry'and Naval Mi1itl and party of
guests, who came own on the COM
mander's trim littieracht Nydia.
:, me Nydia arrive6et Old Point about
g. CLOCK IN the mning. and. after 4
SNORT stay there. ra! up to the Dixie's
anchorage off the sipyard. AS the
ANT passed the sfo she was prompt
y recognized by tk sailor boys and
their officers. who rowded the decks
!, the open ports , get 4 good view
u her and welcomedher with a hearty
'heer and much waving Of caps.
Inc salute was returned by those on
BOARD the Nydia with handkerchiefs.
I,en the Yachts coles were dipped in
49,. 20 the Dixie an the Dixie's We're
llpped In response.
When the Nydia lt go her anchors
!. ie" hundred yardsup the river from
ne cruiser. the Dixh's whalebnat was
I ~. 70 the Nydfa ana Commander and
20. E.mtnerson and party were taken
pnarn the shin rtrlniu..a-- D~-.,-
'elcomed the visitors and held an In
'rnal reception in his handsome cab
While the visitors we're on board the
'ews Of the starbo.rd six-inch guns
ere having their first sub-calibre
'actice. and this was watched by the
arty with especial Interest Mrs EN-
son fired shot from the stern gun,
hich was sighted by Lieutenant Muir
och, and hit the target, a barrel bob
ng up and down in the water more
IAN half a mile distant
Ashort time after the visitors Went
lex To the Nvifo Cnp,p,o,,r3a,.
turned Commander Emerson's call
A short time after they returned to
e Dixie the yachts anchor was
aighed and she started on her trip
ok to Baltimore, gracefully dipping
r colors as she wents:tn receiving 4
The auxiliary cruiser Buffalo. form
~ the Brazilian dynamite cruiser
Ictheroy. which is expected at the
ipyard for conversion has not been
ard from for several days. Notwith-
anding this fact. however, the report
ls current last night that the arrival
the Buffalo was looked for here in
few days.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-28
High scl,oo, Commencement.

The program for the commencement
exercises of the Newport News High
School, which will take place next
Monday evening at the Opera House.
will be as follows:
Opening prayer-Rev. B. F. Lips
comb.
Music.
Essay-SaIutatory.
Music.
Essay-Valedictory.
Music.
Comforting Diplomas-Hon. Thomas
Temple Powell, Superintendent Of
Schools.
Awarding Of medals:
SchmelZ Rros.-C. c. Berkeley.
Daily Commensurate. l.. Walbridge.
Ideal Pharmacy-C. w. Robinson.
NJ. IT. Lash-Rev. c. G. Cox.
w. G. Smith-C. A. Ashby.
Address-Francis f. Causey. OF
Hampton, Va.
Reports of Superintendent and Presi-
dent of the School Board.