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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-14

We're called on the Iowa few final touches
In clearing ship was made, and at s
general quarters" sounded.
The men were eager for the fight.
The tug Wampatuck went ahead and
anchored her small boat 60 the westward,
showing zen fathoms. but there was not a
sign of life from the fort, which stood
boldly against the sky on the eastern hills
hiding the town.
The Detroit steamed further to the east
ward opposite Valtern.
The Iowa headed straight for the shore.
Suddenly her helm flew over, bringing the
starboard battery to bear on the fortifica-
tions.
AZ sic a. m. the Iowa's forward twelve
inch guns thundered out over the sleepy
hills, and for forty minutes she poured
starbeard broadsides on the coast.
Meanwhile the Indiana, the New York
and other ships repeated the dose from
the rear.
The Iowa turned and came back to the
Wampatuck's boat, and again led the col
umn, the forts replying firecely and con-
centradng on the Detroit, which was about
200 yards away, all the batteries on the
eastward arm of the harbor.
Thrice the column passed from the en-
trance Of the harbor TO the extreme east
ward battery
Utter indifference was shown Tor the
enemy's fire.
The wounded were quickly attended to,
the blood was washed away and every
thing proceeded like target practice.
AT 7:45 a. m. Admiral Sampson signalled
Cease firing"
"Reure" was sounded on the Iowa, and
she headed from the shore.
The Terror was the last ship in the line
and falling to see the signal banged
away alone for about half an hour the
concert Of shore guns roaring at her and
the water flying around her from the ex-
ploded shells.
But she possessed a charmed life and re-
luctantly retired at S:15
AS at Matanzas, the unsatisfactory con-
dition, the smoke and the distance pre-
vented any important conclusions being
drawn.
The town of San Juan must have suffer-
ed, although protected by the hills, as the
high shots must have reached it,
No traces of the bombardment were dis
cernable on the forts except small fires,
which were apparently extinguished before
the fleet left
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-14

Spanish torpedo boat destroyers, il will be
seen that Admiral SIMPSONS fleet alone
should be able to cope with the Spaniards.
With such assistance as he may receive
from the Flying Squadron and the yes
sells of the Mosquito Fleet the chances are
certainly In favor of the Americans.
IT, as supposed, the Spaniards are maxi
ing for a port on the south coast of Cuba.
Admiral Sampson will probaly drop down
from Porto Rico and try to intercept
them.
In the meantime Commodore Schley is
supposed to be steaming for Havana with
view of Strengthening the blockade
there and at the same time swinging
around the western coast of Cuba with
the hopes of intereepting the Spaniards
should they seek to force a passage into
the gulf.
With Admiral samIAon guarding the
Mona passage between santo Domin-
go and Porto Rico and the
Windward passage between Hayti
and Cuba it does not seem possible for the
Spanish fleet to, reach Havana
Admiral Schley will be off Havana in
few hours and by swinging around the
west coast he viii be in a position to en-
gage the Spaniards should they elude
Admiral Sampson on the east.
Al the present writing it looks as though
the long expected naval battle between
Spain and the United States may take
place on the caribbean sea, off the south
coast of Cuba.
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BLANco REPORTS BATTLEs.
Claims Americans Were RepuIsed at
CienfuegOs and Cardenas.

Madrid, May IS, II a. m.-Gen. Blanco
dispatch describing the engagement at
Cienfuegos, says: 1.-THE Americans fired
over eco shells. They attempted to af-
feet a landing with large boats towed by
steam launches. Some of the boats land
ed their men, but the latter were energet-
ically and VIGOROUSLY repulsed all along
the line
''The Americans were compelled hastily
to re-embark and with considerable loss
retired in westerly direction after five
hours lighting. The attack was made in
combination with bands of Insurgents, who
have been put to flight. Our losses were
only two killed and fourteen wounded"
Gen. Blanco's dispatch also says: cat the
same time they were attacking Cienfuegos,
an attack was made by the Americans on
Cardenas, but our forces, consisting of vol
unteers and two companies of infantry,
compelled them to desst. Our gunboats
disabled one of the enemy's destroyers and
compelled the remaining ships of the
squadron to leave the bay.
THE garrison had five wounded end
about ten were wounded on board the
gunboats Little damage was done to the
British consulate. The attack had been
planned in cooperation with the insur-
gent forces. who were recently defeated
at San Miguel.
MANY of the Americans, while trying
to disembark, fell under the Spanish fire,
and at Cardenas two of the inhabitants
were killed by shots from the enemy"
A dispatch received te-night says that
the American ships reassembied before
1o.v~ hui thA mi
son, which had been reinforced, repulsed
the enemy.
Another dispatch from Havana reports
that various encounters have taken place
during the last few days between the
Spanish troops and the insurgents in which
the latter have been defeated.
An unconfrmed rumor is in circulation
and was flying about the chamber tonight
that after its defeat before Porto Rico,
the American squadron encountered the
Spanish squadron, which inflicted consid-
cradle damage on the enemy"
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SIMPSONS STORY.
Reports Firing Resulted In Much
Damage TO the Batteries.

Reports Firing Resulted In Much
Damage 10 the Batteries.
Washington, May 13.-At 1920 this morn
ing the navy department received a dis
patch from Admiral Sampson. II Is dated
ST. Thomas, May 12 and Is as follows:
"A portion of the squadron under my
command reached San Juan this morning
al daybreak. No armed vessels we're found
in port.
'As soon as II was sufficiently light.
commenced attack upon the batteries de-
Tending the city This attack lasted about
three hours, and resulted In much dam
age to the batteries, and incidentally TO
a portion of the city adjacent to the bat,
teries.
"The batteries replied to our fire, but
without material effect. One man was
killed on board the New York and seven
slightly wounded in the squadron. No
serious damage to any ship resulted"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-14

the decks and the work OF making the
ships ready to sail commenced.
Suppressed excitement, mingled with de-
light, prevailed.
The little steam launches were hoisted
aboard and the decks cleared. Then the
men waited for the signal to weigh anchor.
Day broke, but the signal was not hoist
ed.
The day wore on toward noon and still
the sailing flag was not seen.
Small craft ran to and fro carrying dis
patches.
Noon passed and the men went to mess.
Excitement gave way TO impatience, for
the men had been lying of Old Point Com
fort for the last six weeks waiting for
orders to go to sea and they We're afraid
they were to be disappointed, but not so.
AT O'Clock a signal ordering the battle
ship Massachusetts. Texas, dispatch boat
Scorpion and collier Sterling to weigh an
chor was run up to the sop of the Brook
lyn's military mast
Thirty minutes later smoke was curl
ing from the stacks on the ships and they
were ploughing the sea at rate Of fifteen
knots.
Hundreds of people, most of them the
guests at the hotels and wives and daugh-
ters of the officers on the ships, stood on
the dock and waved and shouted a God
! speed to the men who were going 10 do
battle for their country.
After passing through the Caupes the
Scorpion took the lead, acting as a scout.
The feet will join Admiral Sampson $
squadron This came from a reliable
source.
The ships passed the capes at 7h5
O'Clock.
After reaching the open sea it is said
the vessels took the middle course, pro-
ceeding under full steamer. The cruisers
Minneapolis and New Orleans were left
behind, as was also the auxiliary cruiser
ST. Paul, which is still anchored in the
harbor here taking. on a supply Of ammu-
nition.
All g. o'clock tonight the Minneapolis
hauled up her anchors and steamed out
at fun speed to oyertake the squadron. Il
had been reported that the st. Paul, Capt.
Sigsbee commanding, and the New Or
leans, would not leave before daybreaK
tomorrow, but late this evening Capt.
Sigsbee received orders to proceed at mid
night, when she will join the New Or
leans at Old Point, and both vessels viii
then put TO sea. They ere expected to
overtake Commodore schley some time to-
morrow evening or early Sunday morn
ing.
The fact that the Sterling, laden with
1900 tons of COAL accompanied the fleet.
indicates that the squadron has gone 10
meet the Spanish fleet from Cape Verde.
The arrival of the Flying Squadron viii
greatly strengthen Admiral Sampson =
fleet. enabling him to crush The Spanish
warshps in one decisive engagement.
There is another report in circulation to-
night that fiotilla OF Spanish torpedo
boats has been sighted cruising along the
Atlantic coast. and that the Flying
Squadron has been ordered out to inter-
cept the fleet and sink the boats, but an
officer from the st. Paul says no credence
should be placed in the rumor.
Commodore Schley left under scaled or
ders.
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SAMPSON WIRES or BoMBARDMENr
Firing Lasted Three Hours, and Re-
suited In Much Damage.

Firing Lasted Three Hours, and Re-
suited In Much Damage.
Washington, May 13.--At 7:20 o'clock this
morning the navy department received the
following dispatch from Admiral Sampson.
It is dated ST. Thomas, May y, and Is aa
follows:
"A portion of the squadron under my.
command reached San Juan this morning
at daybreak. No armed vessels we're found
in the port. AS soon as 1t was sufficiently
light, l commenced an attack upon the
batteries defending the city. This attack
lasted about three hours. and resulted In
much damage to the batteries, and incl
dentally to portion of the city adjacent
to the batteries. The batteries replied 10
our fire, but without material effect. one
man was killed on board the New York
and seven slightly wounded in the squad
ron. No serious damage to any ships re-
suited.
"(Sgned) Sampson"
Admiral Sampson's statement that he
attacked only with a portion Of his feet
is taken to Indicate that he did not find IL
expedient to take the entire squadron into
the harbor, though il Is not believed no
fias separated his fleet.
The navy department officials were at a
loss 10 know how his dispatch reached St.
Thomas until the Associated dispatch an
nounced the presence Of the Yale at st.
Thomas.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-14
SPANS SHIPS OFF MARTINIQUE.
st. Pierre sends Out Report Tend
ing to Cause Doubt.

st. Pierre, Martinique, May Bone
Spanish torpedo boat is at Fore de
France and six others are lowering around
the coast.
The American auxiliary cruiser Har-
ward will be allowed to remain here for
an indefinite period for the purpose or
making repairs TO her machinery; but
must give twenty-four hours notice be-
fore leaving.
Six Spanish cruisers are said to have
been off ST. Pierre, but the reports lack
confirmation.
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COALED AT ST. PIERRE.
Spanish Squadron Favored by the
French Authorities.

Spanish SQUADRON Favored by the
French Authorities.
Washington, May 1S.-At the navy de-
partment it is said that Lieut.. Cotton of
the navy, was the first to report the Span
ish fleet at Martinique
1t now turns out that the Spaniards have
been at St. Piere, Martinique, for several
days coaling, hence they are prepared for
action.
When Lieut. Cotton arrived at Martin
ique he found the Spanish war ships in
port taking coal. He was delighted with
his discovery and proceeded at once to
cable the Secretary of the Navy.
The French government controls the ca
BILE and Lieut.. Cotton was told that he
could not send his cable for twenty-four
hours In the meantime the Spaniards had
taken on sufficient supply of coal and
put 10 sea.
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SAILING or scHLEY.
His Squadron start south Under a
Full Head Of Steam.

Newport News, Va, May 13.--Five yes
sells Of the Flying Squadron. led by the
flagship Brooklyn, steamed out of Hamp-
ton Roads this afternoon, and after pass
ing the Virginia capes took a southeriy
course going, it is said, to augment Ad-
miral SIMPSONS fleet now in the vicinity
of Porto Rico.
The order directing the squadron to put
to sea came at midnight last night. A few
minutes later the signal "Be ready to put
to sea at daybreak" was flashed from the
flagship.
Back from the men-of-war came the an
swer.
In jiny the men were summoned to
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-14
DIDN'T VIOLATE NEUTRALITY.
state Department Gives Out states
ment ON Lafayette.

washington, May 1s.-The state depart
ment to-day gave out the following: ''In
view of widely published reports that the
French mail steamer Lafayette, which
was recently permitted to enter Havana
and discharge her official mail. had viola
ted the neutrality law under the privilege
accorded her by the government of the
United States, IL Is authoritatiyely stated
that the department Of state has been sat-
isfactorily convinced that nothing Of the
kind was done; that no merchandise,
whatever, no contraband of war; and no
Spanish gunners were recently landed by
the Lafayette"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-14
CASUALTIES AT SAN JUAN.
Spanish Report Five Killed and
Forty-Three wounded.

Madrid, May 1S--A dispatch from Porto
Rico to La Correspondence de Espana,
says the loss during the bombardment was
one officer and three soldiers killed and
thirteen soldiers wounded; one civilian
killed and thirty wounded.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-14

Madrid, May 13.-A dispatch received
here from Fort de France Island of Mar
Unique, says intense enthusiasm per-
meates the crews of the Spanish fieet
The government officials mere refuse 10
say anything regarding the instructions
cabled to Admiral Cervera.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-14
nabia Hondu Bombarded.

Madrid, May 10, II p. ma dispatch from
Havana says the Americans have bonn
barded Bahia Hondu. province of Pinar del
Rio, west Of Cabanas.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-14
FRENCH cRuIsER STRUCK.
Flying Shells Innict Minor Damage
on the Vessel.

Port au Prince May 1S.-The first re-
ports as to the bombardment Of San Juan
de Porto Rica are fully confirmed, but
there is no definite Information yet as 10
the amount Of damage done to<the build
ings and thoroughfares
There were other vessels In the road
stead The French cruiser Admiral Ri
gault de Genouilly received number Of
small shells that bored holes in her smoke
stacks and cut her yards, but no serious
damage was done her
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-14
Amcricnns RepuIsed at .Jicn.

Madrid, May 13.-According to an official
dispatch here from Havana the Ameri-
can warships attempted 70 make a land
ing at Jlca but We're completely repulsed.
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wnrshin nt Port RornI.

Port Royal, $. C., May 1s.-The United
states steamer Nantucket has arrived here
from Wilmington.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-14
SPANS CABINET CRISIS.
Solution of the Difficult Problem Not
Yet in Sight.

Madrid, May 19-The Spanish ministerial
crisis continues. Premier sagasta has
had frequent conferences with prominent
politicians, but there does not appears to
be any solution in sight for the difficult
problem he has in hand.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-14

Key West, May 10, 10 p. m.-The trans
port Gussie. which left here Wednesday
with 1000 rifles for the insurgents, was.
late this afternoon, still cruising off Ca
banas and Mariel, not having been able
10 locate any insurgents or land her cargo.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-14

THE MORNING NEWS. !
Established 1850. Incorporated. 1888
J. H. ESTILL. President.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-07-15
NEaOCk and TAXES
Ministers and Revenue COL
lectors Disagree.
TO STAMP OR NOT STAMP
Marriage Certificates is a
Question in Wisconsin.
TO STAMP OR NOT STAMP

Milwaukee. Wis, July 14.-Does man
have TO help TO pay for the war with
Spain If he gets married?
This is problem which is puzzling the
revenue department and Registrar OF Vi
tai Statistics Coon.
Revenue Collector Henry Fink holds
that he does. The clergymen who storm
around Mr.. Coon's window held that he
does not The new law does not specifi-
caly mention marriage certificates as be-
ing taxable. but afteS~numerating the
documents and certificates that must bear
the revenue stamps it states in general
terms that Certificates Of any other de-
scription required by law and not other
wise in this act shall have affixed thereto
a Decent stamp" Collector Fink says that
there is no doubt that this includes mar
rage certificates.
None of the ministers of magistrates in
this city who have performed me cere-
mony since July l have affixed stamps
to any of the certificates which they have
issued. At least, none of them have APP
peared at the revenue office asking for
stamps, and no certificates with stamps
have been filed with the registrar of vital
statistics.
is claimed that il necessary to cancel
the minis ters to comply with the law that
a special deputy will be appointed to in
yegtigate the marriage business, and 10
see that every minister has a sufficient
supply of revenue stamps and aftxes them
m the certificates.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-07-15
Popularity of the Eagles Standard
War Atlas.

The new STANDARD War Atlas which
the Eagle is furnishing TO its readers Is
going witt rush" There Is a dramatic
interest in watching the events Of the war
when you can turn TO the large clear map
Of Cuba. contained in this atlas. and put
your finger on the spot where our army is
encamping, or locate the position Of our
feet before the harbor OF Santiago de
Cuba. You can not read your paper in
diligently without an atlas. But an atlas
is of 70 value if not strictly accurate. and
up to date. You can be sure that you are
getting the latest and best maps published
when you buy the new Standard War At
las. Rand McNally's maps are standard
of the world and the Eagle unhesitatingly
gives its hearty endorsement 10 this coli
lection.
The price is within the means OF all.
Better maps could not be purchased at
any price. For further particulars see
advertisement on another page.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-07-15
Harness Racea at Detroit

Detroit. Mich. July 13--Although Nancy
King won the 2:24 trot at Highland Park
today. it was the opinion Of a majority
OF the spectators and hOrsemen present
that Ketcham's good horse Angelina could
have won il easily, had her owner 50
willed. Crescious. another Of Ketcharn :
horses. won the PIP tr0t, which had but
four starters. After the first heat Circus
was in front all the time ExPoit won
a good race in the % pace. the field be-
ing well punched 10 The finish IN al heats
Results:
2:l2 trot: Crescius Won second, third
ard fourth heats. Time z.l7iz; aba; 2;li;
+. ". J. won first heat n 2.e1 Wayiand
also started
z.z5 pace: Exploit won = straight heats.
Time. Z.l51.: z.lsi. ga Team Rose5oro.
IaIa. Fred. r. Moran and Country Boz
also started.
ga trot. Nancy King won second. third
and fourth heats Tine. 2-l6ss 2-ls. Z-3s5t-
CAY Fullerton won f7rst heat u -.is1t- An
cell-a. Coagrazla. S.T Allen. F.eiGo1. La
Gy Aue-t3u. Candy Erber Day. wight
and Staru.ont also started
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-07-15

charge Of tn department here assures me
that the medical staff is amply able 70
care for even such 0 number.
AS Sancho Panza blessed the man who
invente d sleep, so might one also pro-
nounce benediction upon the head Of
him VINO Invented that immensely com
Portable sleeping garment. the pajama.
They now form an almost indispensable
adjunct 10 all hospital service. The visi-
tor 70 a hospital cannot fail of being i'm
pressed by the contrast in the comfortable
a ppearance Of psjama-clad men with
those wearing the heavy flannel shirt and
the uniform Of the field. 1 learn that the
National Relief Association has arranged
TO supply the jellies and delicacies which
are always so desirable and acceptable.
and it is to be hoped that the people Of
the city will attend 10 the supply Of read
ing mater
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-07-15
FRANCE HAS A CHANGE
To Do Herself Some Good in
the Orient.
WHILE CHINESE REBELS
Are Busy RebeIling, She VIII
Get in Her Work.
WHILE CHINESE REBELS

Canton. July flowing to rhe defeat
Of the imperial troops near Woo Chow.
a thousand picked braves have been dis
patched there. conveyed by two gunboats
Tbs project OF woo-Chow reports the
imperial losses to be 1850 killed and adds
that unless he is reinforced before En-
day he viii be forced TO surrender.
The rebels declare their intenetions 10
overthrow the Manila rule and they prom
;se ample reward 20 each locality supply
ing recruits.
The rebels are in camp two or three
miles east OF Woo-Chow. They expect 10
advance today or tomorrow
II is reported that the French minister
has informed the government at Picking
that France may be obliged 10 interfere
by force OF arms. owing TO che menace
to French commercial interests in the
southern provinces.
IMPERIAL TROOPS DEFEAT.
Hong Kong. July 1.-THE defeat of the
imperial troops near Woo Chow Is con-
firmedw. Thousands OF bodies have been
recovered from the river and have been
buried a Woo Chow. The losses Of the
imperial force is probably more than 1.5Oc
killed. which was the number first an
nounced
1t IS reported here thai the Chinese
doctor. Sun Vat Son, who was inveigled
into the Chinese embassy in London in
1896 and imprisoned there until ne sue
ceeded in notifying the British govern
men5 officials through a friend that he
had been kidnapped. is among the leaders
of the present rebellion.
It is said the rebels have decided not 10
advance further than ShuS Hing. above
Sans Hui, fearing foreign complications
in the event OF Canton being attacked.
The credibility Of this report Is question
ed, as the inhabitants of Canton are great
~ in sympathy with the rebels.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-07-15

Peoria. IL. July BUMPS. in ne free
for-aU today. paced 4 mile IN 272S. IeE
track record. TIE last hzlf vas made IN
an even minute and ths LAST quarter y
-. Results
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the second th-rd and fo1r-H heats Tine.
z-I1.. 917ss zl7-z Istau Won 'ne s-st
heat. Time. 49, McMllzn. cDttirg.
Minnie R.chN ooo. ia Sultan. Bisz5i. Joe
EgsIoer and Wa also started
z55 pace s. So. Doa812gh W11 t5e
f-s-. fourth ard 6fsA heats Tine. 80
e.zza. z.IT. TIE sEffi Won The sscs-1
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.oz. Dor Q4xots. split s.. Lslu. Las@se1.
wir-ateIa. Drex and Dsrk Cheney asa
started
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.hrre Erraszn. heats Tine. 2:IF&. -
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