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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-27
e1-CINCINNATI AND RETURN-$1.
Big Four Route.
Sunday. Oct. 20.

Special train leaves Indianapolis 7:30 a.
M, stopping only at Shelbyville and Green's
burg. and returning leaves Cincinnati at z
p. m. H. M. Bronson, A. g. p. A.
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II you have never tasted Cooks Imperial you
don't know what good Champagne is. It's extra
dry, flavor fine.
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DIRECTORs,
CHAs. H. BRO

CHAS II. BROWNELL. l. G. ELSTON,
Peru. Charlottesville.
JOHN NJ. BUTLER. THOS. c. DAY,
5. A. CULBERTSON,
New Albany. JOHN II. HOLIDAY,
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Marcy's great sale watches. Every day.
Fine Cameron Pianos at Wulschners
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wegman pianos. carlin 8 Lennon. . e. Nike. 81.
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See Marcy's window for daily bargains.
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Feed your horse JANEs's Dustless Oats.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-17
KLoNDlKE ENTERTAINMENT,

Under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid
Society of the Court Street Presbyterian
Church, there will be presented on
Thursday evening next, the 7th instant,
most unique and enjoyable afflir
under the title of Klondikc Entertain
ment. This is something entirely new
in our mldsi, consisting OF tableauX
Vivants of scenes in the klondikc, inter-
spersed with music and Rotations
The following is the programme:
Iian0n solo-Miss Annie X Stokes
Octettc Male Noices-'"rwiukling Stars
Upon the Lake.
fredericksburg the Flag at Dawson
City. Star Spangled Banner accom-
panment.
Vocal duet-!AIisseS Lucas and Ashe
Tableau-Prospcctor Tent in Klondike.
Vocal solo-"Only Thee" Miss BERTHE
Campbell
Tableau Interior nj Prospector's Tent
Reoisation-Alr. H. y. Glitter.
Tableau-Jack and His Party in Klon-
dixie.
Vocal solo-"All Coons Look Alike to
Me" Mrs. w. V. Wright OF Denver.
Tableau-The Faces that Jack Missed
in klondike.
Recitation-Nliss Cora Eames.
Piano accompanies. Mrs. T.. C. Ken
yon and Miss Annie r. Stokes.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-17
PORTSMOUTHNE WS
MDN WHO WE'RE
ON TIIII AIAINTl.

Thomas Kane, blacksmith, whose
home is at 1872 Lincoln street. He was
the only son OF his widowed mother,
Mrs. Bridget Kane, and was her only
support, and was the support of his
widowed sister, Mrs Mcguire, Mrs.
sane has not had letter ftom her son
since his ship went to Cuba.
Chief Master at-Arms Charles o.
White has a wife and child living at
the clearinghouse No. 1903 Henry street.
Mrs. White received letter from her
husband this morning, dated Feb
ruary IL.
Michael Flahe"ty, fireman, has wife
living in Fourth street
Charles Rushworth, chief machinist,
is said to have q home in Norfolk. At
one, time he conducted a grocery bust
ness ait Court and South streets, in this
city.
Pat O'Neill was a registered voter
mere, but had no family. He Is of the
crew.
James ORourke is another Ports
mouth man aboard the Maine. His
mother resides in Third street.
The ships barber, John II. Morse,
colored. was employed last summer in
Thomas Coldngs shop In the Madison,
and left his place there to ship on the
Inflated Maine.
1t is not known whether any of these
people were killed or not. Although
diligent Inquiries were made from all
sources, kilograms were sent, etc, hut no
satisfaction has been received.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-17
WAITER MARKS HIS GRAVE.
louisville Evening post)

l-ouiSNlllc Evening IoSt)
81 think we have pond down in our
neiGhborho0d," said a citizen OF Au-
burn, which takes the prize In the
wonder class. 1t is known as the
Hcrndon Pond Hamlet Of Cornth
The story goes that man was
ploughing In the field one day in June,
several years ago, when the cnrth
opened and he was engulfed. The
horse he was driving was swallowed
up and no trace of either OF them was
ever found. a pond of water spread
out over a siX-acre field and now
marks the farmers grave. From that
day 10 this the lake has always CON
tanned about the same quantity Of
water. That the pond is fed by some
large underground stream Is evident.
for 1t never goes dry it matters not
how prolonged the drought may be-
II once talked 10 n man OF 95, a ma
tive or the immediate locality, who
told me he remembered distinctly when
the farmer was swallowed up by the
sudden cav!ng of the earth and that
the people from up In Simpson county.
thirty miles away, went down to view
the pond and learn the particulars"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-17
MEANEST MAN ALIVE.

One of the meanest men living works,
Or did work recently, for a lady reader
of the Journal. In her business, which
IS an extensive one for It's kind, she
employs several carpenters and me-
chancs.
y few years ago one of the carpen-
tiers. who is also an expert cabinet
maker. made her a Christmas present
Of a handsome cherry chiffonier of his
own workmanship The present was as
duly appreciated as it was serviceable.
1t was jus; the thing wanted, and the
giver was made to understand her graft
tude.
so things went on for nearly four
yeas, the lady proudly exhibiting the
beautiful piece OF furniture. and feelings
rs history to all her friends.
Meanwhile the man became INDECENT
and slovenly In his work, with a ten
dency 10 be overbearing with the other
employees. Finally things got so un-
satisfactory that a few weeks ago the
man was discharged.
The day before Christmas he took his
revenge and sent to the lady a hill for
the chiffoner. "A 5is II sj "
Too much astonlshed to speak, she
read the bill again and again. i553
1t did no take her long, however, to
&C.. Five minutes later she was empty
Ing the drawers and within an hour tht,2
expressman was carting the furniture5
back to the donor. rs omeryille 5 Journal.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-17
NAVAL NEWS.

The United States ship Montgomery
sailed Monday from Port Antonio,
jamaica, where she has gone for coal,
for San Domingo. She Is now on her
way to Key West.
The cruiser Marblehead has arrived
at New Orleans to take part in the
Mard GGSs festivities.
Orders have been issued at the Navy
Department for the trial by court
martial of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Charles A. Adams. executive officer Of
the coast defense ship Monterey, on
the charge Of conduct to the prejudice
OF good order and military discipline
The court will hold its sessions ut
San Diego, Cal.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-17
IN A CRITICAL CONDITION.

a few nights ago Constable Hutchin-
son, of the county, was coming down
queen street extended all alone. when
some one crept up behind him and
struck him blow back Of the head,
knocking him senscless, and then
robbed him of his pistol aud left him.
He was carried to his home, where
lie has been confined to his bed ever
since, and is in n critical condition.
MI. Hutchinson thinks that 1t was Il
negro man who he had some trouble
with and that he wanted to get even.
There is suspicion as to who the
party is, but not enough evidence has
been gathered to convict him.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-17
I'M BERKELEY

Mr. ]. w. buchanan returned from
Roper City, N. c.. yesterday. wher,
he has been for the last month.
The w. c. T. u. will hold their reg
uiar meeting this evening at o'clock
at the residence of Mrs. George Sim
mons, on Berkeley avenue.
Mr.. o. l.. Cuthriell returned to his
home in Seabcard, =. c., yesterday
evening. after a months stay In town.
Mr.. George w. Jones is in New York
on business
Mrs. w. Snow will leave to-day for
jacksonville. \. c.
An entertainment will h. given at the
residence of Mrs. DR.. Truitt. on LIber-
uy street, this evening for the benefit
of nhe Epworth League. The mem
bers and those interested are cordially
invited to attend. special program
has been arranged for the occasion.
The prayer meeting at Berkeley Ave
nue. Baptisl. church last night was in
tArrupted just before It's close by the
unexpected arrival of a bridal party
The audience sazcd In wonder and
amraZement at the contracting parties.
Mr.. &. n. bradshaw, of this place, and
Miss Daisy Milliner. of Mt. Nebo. N. C.
as they marched slowly to the altar,
where they w5rc united in the holy
bonds OF matrmony by nhe Rev. M. w.
Butler, assisted ny the Rev. A. f.
Owen. d. D.. OF Portsmouth at the
conclusion OF the ceremony the party
was driven to their future residence,
on Clifton street. followed by the best
wishes OF their many friends.
Rumor says one of our popular bust
ness men will be married in n few
days.
"SiN Ours Of Chocolate" win ne
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-17
Special Notice.

All liquor dealers are cautioned against
purchasing tho celebrated Gibson Wits
key unless the names of MOORE &c
SlNNOrT are inserted IN the United
States government stamp which Is at
tachcd to each package.
Many unreliable dealers are purchasing
our empty barrels and rcfilling them with
spurious whiskey under our brands and
name All such persons will be prosecut-
ed to fullest extent of the law If they con-
tinue their dishonest practices after this
date. MOORE g. SINNOTT,
Successors to John Gbson's Son & Co.
Philadelphia. Jan. 20. 1898. ja23-1m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-17
CUPIpS DART.
Ihree Marriages in One Day--All Par
ties Well Known.

ihere was quiet marriage at Trim
ily episcopal church yesterday morn
ins at O'Clock. The contracting par
tles were Miss Sarnh II. Gayle, daugh-
Ter OF the late John II. Gayle, of this
city and Mr.. Joseph j. Tarwater, OF
"arrenton, N. c. There was only the
immediate family present and few
intimate friends. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Mr.. Funston. I'M
lneaiately after the ceremony the
newly welded couple left for Warren
ton' their future home
Another quiet marriage was celc-
prated in the afternoon at the resi-
uence OF Mr.. John w. Mulligan. cor
her OF Court and King streets The
contracting parties were Miss Jennie
V. Iebault and MIR. j. Pendleton Her
pert, son of Capt. r. L. Herbert, who
is employed in the dtaughtman's de
partment at the yard. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Mr.. Farland.
atier which they took the steamer for
Northern tour.
a very pretty wedding was cele-
nrateu last night at the residence of
Key. Thomas Brady. The contra citing
parties were Miss Omelia Il. Silver
morn. popular young lady, and Mr..
Charies V. Morris, son OF Mr.. Lewis
Norris
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-17

given next Tuesday evening at Ry
land hall by six young ladies of Nor
folk.
Henry Ellis, colorcd, on johns street.
for wtfe-heat!ng, was assessed So and
costs yesterday morning in the May
or's Court.
The bark which has been lying at
anchor on the hospital fats for seve-
raj days dragged two anchors dis
lance Of more than half mile and
took UP near Berkeley ferry dock slip
last night. 1t was carried off late yes
terday evening to the place first an
chOred.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-17
A DWELLING HOUSE BURNED.
Two Children Suffocated in the Flames
-The House q Tntnl NNrncls

W. Siiiihle ell EouilOCulGu III lnS flunloS
The House a Total Wreck.
Tuesday night about 10 O'Clock the
house of colored man named James
Cooper, who lives in Mr.. Joseph Gull
peppers land ut Julian Creek, Norfolk
county, was found to be on fire. Cooper
ana his family were awakened by the
neat. and when they attempted to go
down stairs, they found that the stair
way was on fire and that all means
or escape was cut off except through
the upper story window. Cooper, his
wife and four children went out
through the window and made their
escape. Cooper went down through the
fire TO try and save his two other
children, aged G and 10 years old, but
he could not get to them. and they
were entirely burned Cooper's face
was badly burned
The house and its contents were en-
tirely destroyed. Yesterday morning
all that could be seen was the ruins
and the heart of one of Cooper's chill
dren.
Cooper says that the fire was the
work of an inccndiary and that the
house was set on fire under the stair
way. When he awoke he smelt oil
strongly He is said to be a hard
working, honest colored man and
great deal of sympathy is felt for him
by both white and coloreG people
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-17
THE STORM TUESDAY NIGHT

The storm Tuesday night was much
greater than most people had any idea
of. i only lasted for about thirty
minutes, but it did much damage while
it lasted. y number of fences were
blown down. limbs were blown OF
trees. At Monumental church one of
the chimneys was blown down, and
struck the boiler that heats the church,
crushing 1t in. The chimney of
house on Queen street extended was
blown down and the inmates came
near being killed by the falling bricks
number of which fell wide. Several
valuable shade trees in the Hospital
Park were unrooted. The British bark
Nithwhch was lying at anchor OPP
posite IIamberts Point. She dragged
anchor during the storm and when the
crew Of the vessel awoke in the morn
ing they were surprised to find that
instead of being anchored off Lam
beri's Point they had drifted up the
harbor and We're near the ferry land
ing on this side OF the river. The
bark was towcd back 10 her former
anchorage
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-17
FOR WEAK MEN WITH NERVOUS
DEBILITY.

Weak nItn suffering from nervous
debility, weakened powers and exhaust
ed ViSor can now take new hope. Dr.
Greene, 80 West 1ath ST., Nsw York City
the most successful specialist In curing
this class of diseases, offers to give free
consultation by letter ITO all weakened
NiGorless and nerve exhausted men,
WrHse him Immediately. He will explain
your case so you can perfeutly under
stand your condition. He will cure YOU
with his wonderful strengthening and
lnvigorating medicines.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-17
AN ATTEMPT TO KILL \ MAN.

Monday night negro named Fred
Gordon ran into another man in South
Portsmouth. The man demonstrated
with him and Gordon pulled out n
pistol and deliberately shot at the man
with the intention of killing him. a
warrant was sworn out for Gordon
and Tuesday night he was picked up
by Officer Hoofnagle and was locked
up. His case was called yesterday.
but at his request II was continued
until Friday.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-17
FIGHTING ONE ANOTHER.

There is terrible jealousy existing
between county officers and they are
making hard fights against each other
Yesterday magistrate issued a war
lnnt against constable, charging him
with emhcZzlcment. He was carried
to jail by another officer, but was
bailed out, and the case will come up
for trial to-day. The constable claims
that 1t Ks a matter Of spite and he will
so prove 1t to-day.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-17
TRANSFORMED TO NORFOLK.

The negro John Bonner, who was
arrested for stealing chickens, was fully
identified yesterday and was turned
over to the Norfolk authorities for
trial. The last chickens he stole were
from the Atlantic Hotel, in Norfolk
They were fully identified. After be-
ing tried over there and his time is out,
he will be brought back here to he
tried for stealing Mr.. Iicnrihan's
chickens. lie is an old offender.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-17

10 sacrifice 100 pairs 1l-4 all wool
Blankets. worth $3.50, now $780, soc. and
Coo. Dress goods al 39c.; SIC. quality, 6oc.
Cloaks at half price. at w. c. NASH.
229 High street. fe2-1m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-17

FOR RENT.-No. 2ll Crawford street. 7
rooms and kitchen; bath, (hot and coldD.
fireplace heater. range. gas, city sewer
age; everything modern, $500 per year
No. 2l2 Crawford street. rooms and
kitchen, bath. sewerage. gas, excellent
minutes walk of the ferry. we. in best
residential section OF the city Apply
JNO. J.. WATSON. 30a High street.
Portsmouth Va
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-17
Time, Elmo Keepers nnd limo In.
bOPCtOrs.

We are Time Inspectors for the Sea-
board Air Line. Norfolk and Carolin,
and Southern railroads. and headouar-
tiers fer Time Keepers and fine Watch
repairing. c. S. SHERWOOD,
206 High street, Portsmouth, Va.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-17

dams, collectors. cashiers and otbers
occupying positions Of trust; also IN re-
sponsible contractors at reasonobIo
rates. JOHN L. WATSON
de19-3m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-17

a Western man has invented cy-
clome:er which can be easily read
from the saddle, as 1t is placed on the
top bar of the frame, close to the head.
and ia operated by the reciprocal ting
rods inside the frame which are push
ed UP to register each revolution of
the pedals by All eccentric wheel at
tached 10 the crank shaft,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-17
Hue THlRDATBNED TO KILL HIS
WIFE

A white named Richard Hobbs, from
Berkeley, WAS committed TO the county
jail for two months for attempting to
shoot his wife with a gun and other
wise ill-treating her.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-17

To make room for alteration of store.
great bargains in dry goods, notions
and underwear at
A. j. PHILLIPS,
202 High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-17

Cut prices on all stiff hats. See tba
kind we sell for $1.h0. Chas. r. Welton
&, Co
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-17
Twins Express Company

NO. 2ls WATER STREET,
LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE
OUTFIT IN THE CITY FOR HAULING
ANYTHING. YOUR WORK SOLICIT
ED. WORK HORSES FOR HIRE
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-17
NEWPORT NEWS.
Arrest for ess-Fire-Damage
by the Storm-Council Meeting.

by the Storm-Council Meeting.
Newport News, Va, Feb. 16.-(spe-
ciaD-C. II. Rutherford, who arrived
~ Old Point several days ago and reg
istered at the Hygca rs coming from
New York. was arrested at the in
stance of Mr. II. G. Phoebus while
Sightseeing aboard the ST. Louis yes
terday afternoon. Mr.. Rutherford had
a number of acquaintunces about the
hotels and at the Fort before this un-
pleasant incident occurred The worth
less check was drawn on the Chemical
National Bank of New York, for STA
and cashed by II. c. Phoebus.
Fire broke out nj 3 O'Clock this after
noon in the upper story of the house
occupied by Mrs. Warren, at the cor
ncr of Twenty-Seventh street and Oak
avenue. Owing TO the high wind pre-
va!ling Mt the time nothing could be
saved. The fire engine responded
promptly; but the great distance to be
covered before reached the fire rem
dcred their efforts to save the prop
crty futile With the exception of a
portion of the lower story the house
was entirely consumed by the flames.
The fierce and high gale which has
been raging during the past twenty
four hours has impcded shipping, and
rendered life real burden along the
water front. The storm seriously in
terfercd with building during the day.
while last night Mr. B!nns' house. a
frame structure, on Wickham avenue.
East End, was blown down and frag-
ments thereof scattered to the fierce
winds
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-17

FOR BEST COAL. WOOD. HAY. GRAIN
Mil Feed, Bricks, Lime Sand, Cement,
Lnths. etc, call on ]. II. JACOCKS,
corner Main street and Malone avenue.
Both Phones. da1-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-17
COUNCIL AtEE1TNG.

The Common Council held q very
short session last night, transacting
the following business:
II authorized the committee to adj
vertisc for bids for building the pro
posed sewerage system; agreed by re-
solution 10 return the certified check
of the Newport News Gas company.
which was deposited rs a pledge Of
good faith; appropriated 500 for n
hosehouse on Lafayette avenue, and
released the city's interest in a $1,000
loan 70 the School Board.
j. w Denton, in the Hustings Court,
confessed Judgment In favor of c. -.
helms 4 Bro. for $297.6l
The Commonwealth VS.. Fred He'll.
for houscbrcaking, was disposed Of.
He'll was found guilty and his pun
ishment fixed at S. fine and six months
in jail.
Commonwealth VS.. Royal Harris. for
malicious maiming. was taken up for
trial and is in progress at this writing
POLICE COURT.
j. w. Rogers and Willie Davis col
ored, assault; both dismissed.
Leila Honnicutt, colcrcd; S.. Cla;-
borne, colored, and Mary j. IIill, col
ored. violating health ordinance; dis
missed.
w. 0. McCuen, James NJ Haley, Fred
Campbell and John Anderson, vag-
rants; all discharged with reprimand.
The age-herald., 1898-07-06
IN THE HOUSE.

Washington, July 5.-At the opening or the house Chaplain Couden made feeling reference to the events at Santiago.
 MT. Payne, of New York, presided in the absence of Speaker Reed, who was detain- ed in New York.
 bill was passed providing for local ir- spection of mates, engineers and pilots or all steam vessels and of all barkes in tow of steam vessels on the great lakes ana the masters and chief mates of sail vessels or over 700 tons and the bill was amended to permit inspection of all sail vessels carry ing passengers on application.
 The senate amendment to the bill for the payment of the army from enrolment to the mastering in was concurred in and the bill now goes to the president. The partial conference report on the general de- ficiency bill leaving only the senate Pa cific amendment open was agreed to-
 After passing a bill to print 75,OOO add1- tional copies of the bankruptcy law, Mir. Cannon, chairman of the committee, opened the debate on the Pacific roads. He said congress should secure payment of the in- debtedness of the roads.
 Mr. Maguire follow in opposition. MT. Barnum, of California, had read an amend ment he will offer tomorrow providing that unless the settlement authorized is per fected in one var after the passage or the act the president shall at once proceed to forclose all liens and securities now held by the government against the companies and to collect that indebtedness. The house at 457 D. m adjourned until tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1898-07-06
CERVERA'S PLAN
 FOR THE SORTIE

Copyright by the Associated Press.
 Off Santiago de Cuba, July 4, Afternoon, via Port Antonio, Jamaica, July 5, per As sociated Press Dispatch Boat Cynthia, via Kingston, Tuesday, July 5, Noon.-Admra al Cervera held a consultation with his of- ficers before sailing out of the harbor of Santiago de Cuba and by a small majority the move was agreed upon. The minority said that destruction was sure, as many of the firemen had mutnied, and the best men in the fleet were worn out by serving the guns in the shore batteries.
 Early on the morning of the sortle care full observations were taken of the sea- east and west. Admiral Cervera decided on taking the westward course, with Man zanillo, Cienfuegos, or, if possible, Havana the port to be reached. He would have gone east but for the sighting of a large transport fleet off Sibony and the assur- ance that convoy of warships was still with the transports. 5..s
 As matter of fact that is no war Ves- sel larger than a converted yacht except the New York that could have obstructed Admiral Cerveras escape eastward. Naval men here are sure that the Spanish vessels could have disabled or sunk the New York and escaped had the eastward course been chosen. It was feared for time by many that some of the sailors and officers who swam ashore from the Vizcaya, the AL mirante Ouuendo and the Maria Teresa were killed by the insurgents, who were seen in the chapparal near the beach. This could not be verified at this writing, as no accurate estimate of the killed Tn the Spanish fleet was obtainable.
 It is claimed that one shell killed 100 men on the Vizcaya, striking the vessel fore and aft.