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The Holly chieftain., 1898-05-20
MAJOR GENERALS ASSIGNED.
President sacKinlsy Decides Uss. the Task
which Each WIN Persorm-s9fzhash
Lee Goes 70 Tampa

WASHINGTON, May II. -'Ths war de-
partment is rushing ahead hits preps-
rations for the mobilization and
thorough equipment OF thesolunteer
army. and the progress which is being
made is most gratifying. The impor-
tant development of the day was the
definite selection OF the corps com
mandera Though Maj Gen. Wesley
Merritt is accredited to Tie DEPART
ment Of the Pacific, such designation
is made formallv, but it is known that
he will 60 the Philippines iAcommand
OF the army there and will be accom-.
panied by Maj Gen. Otis The desig-
nation of Gen. Fitzhugh Lee as COM
mander OF the Seventh corps, with
headquarters at Tampa, would seem
to indicate that he Is to accompany the
army of invasion to Cuba, The fol-
lowing is the assignment Of general
officers:
Wesley Merritt department OF he Pacific;
John s Brooks, department OK The gulf; Will
liam NJ Graham headquarters OF Fills Church,
Va: James F. Wade Chickamaugs: John J.
Coppinger. Mobile Ala; William 3 Shafter,
Tampa, Fla; Elwell s. Otis, with Gen Mer-
ritt, department Of the Pacific: Jnues H. Will
son. Chickamauga; Fitzhugh Lee, hmpa. Fla
Joseph H Wheeler. Tampa, Fla
Reports received by Adjt Gen. Cor
bin up to tef o'clock last night indi-
cate that 81. 900 volunteers have been
mustered into the United States serv.
ice. 1t is expected that, unless some
thing unforeseen occurs, all Of the 1885,.
600 volunteers will have beenmustered
into the service and be in their perma
nent camps or en- route thereto by the
| end of the present week.
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AMBULANCE SHIP soIAcE.
rhs Vessel and the Hospitai cerps Sent
Nearer to the Probable Scene sf Ac-
tion-Now At Key West

KEY WEST, Fla, May l7.-It looks
like stern business when the hospital
corps is sent to the front The first Of
those who will attend the wounded on
board ship have reached Key West in
the United States ambulance ship
Solace. The Solace has been atanchor
for several weeks at Hampton roads.
The ambulance ship has been boun-
tifully supplied by the women of
America with the good things that are
generally lacking at sea and in the
field. Perhaps no ship Of the war will
be the center of SO much concern as
the Solace. Her white sides and her
red cross flag will mark her to friend
and foe. Her mission will be one Of
mercy-to build mp that which has
been partly destroyed; to care for
the wounded, to comfort the dying.
She Is stanch and fast and 200 or more
wounded sailors can be accommodated
on board this floating hospital While
the battle RACES the Solace will occupy
q position similar to that of the hos
pital tents ashore and after the battle
her boats will be sent to the ships and
her wounded will be removed. Then
as soon as possible she will carry her
patients to the hospitals at some port
of safety
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or the safe side.

"Doc," said man who had approached one
sf the. surgeons Of The recruiting stations,
u wish you'd examine me and see if I'm eli.
gible for enlistment"
"You must file your application in the reg.
ular way with the officer in CHARGE" replied
the surgeon.
81 haven't time to do TINT just now," the
stranger replied. "Why can't you take a
look at me and see what my chances are,
anyway? It's very important that should
know"
well, take off your coat and vest, and let
me listen to your heart the first thing"
The examination was very short
"Ah," said the surgeon, after he had lis.
tened for moment, "there isn't any use 60.
ing on IN your case. You'll never do; Why
all"
"Hurrah for war!" yelled the man who
had been rejected, as he pulled on his coat
and hurried into the street. ''War! War!
War! Down with the towards who don't
want bloodl Hurrah for the crush of mat
ter and the wreck Of worlds!"-C Cleveland
Leader.
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spaIn's Fleet to BE Net,
aAsIo AGAINST ENGLAND.
Joseph Chamberi.in'a Speech Hss Aroused
the Spanish Hatred for All That
II English.

New YORK, May ls.-The Madrid cor.
respondent of the New York World
says:
The burst Of wrath against England through.
out Spain in consequence Of the speeches OF
Mr Chamberlain and Lord Salisburyis hard tc
describe Every Spaniard, from the highest ia
the lowest is quite as much exnspernted
against everything English now as he Is against
the Yankees England Is denounced Us mean,
perfdious, selfish and base. The wave OF in
diNnntion agninst England and the United
States is such that the Spanish jingoes Of the
press and the people loudly find fault with
their queen and her government for not imme-
diately rushing into the arms Of Russia and
France. for not Offering to Germany my bait
in the Philippines short Of Manila and Luzon
island that could make the kaiser the basis Of
continental coalition against the Anglo
Saxon countries
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"A FRIENDS ADV /! Z
And what It led to.

ruany ysuseer wsnsp. xvsr since ~
reeoxssy have faken eeapIe oi bottt
g s. D ssits Afsrs s.tisse sfsss sHss s.s .y -
heai!h e this treat., n styss ~ e 49,.
May IINeAAps Woo1etse4s Oat. ~
NJ. Ayesss nAfsapesiII iIIs 1es wee IL Ns6Ys:
to evefy corner ~ Ahe Wef3d by ~ pt1314
~ III friends those Who nave tried H -
rho kncw they were rered hy the - ~
stheories aad ianeies = The Winds a11
Glands solidiy upoa ~ Snck Of exl4Tt-s
.ence challenEtnG every steptic VIII y.
positive ~ know.s Ayef's eassspefi IL
Nth lis Purifying end sitslisiss seiisa -
the blood 10 ( radical fenedy for eyfry
form Of disease t1ssk begips II tainted ~
impure blood Hence tvmors. soEes,
ulcers, boila, esuptions and similar dis-
eases yield pronptly e this medicine
but persisteaee With Dr.Ayer's sarsArA-
rtlla usually results In conplete cuse.
Mary Lingard began Nth bottle, eoa
went on TO . couTse Of Df. Ayers Sarsape.
rilsa. Whsu she was cured she realized
that medicine that copid cure disfass
could also prevent It. So she took couple
Of bottles each spring and kept In perfpet
health. There are tn ousands Of Sifailsf
cases on record. Some OF these are
gathered into DR.. Ayers cuYebook. 1ttt1a
book Of 100 pages which Is sent free BY the
]. c. Aver Co. Lowell. Mass. Write for It.
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WAR INSURANCE PLAN.
1t L. Proposed That An Lib Companies
Establish . Co o-Opsrssivs Hospital
Service for Policy Holtsra.

MILWAUKEE. May II. - President
Thomas H. Bowles, of the National
Association of Life Underwriters, is.
sued letter to the presidents Of all
the life insurance companies In the
United States in regard to the estab-
lishment of cooperative hospital
service between the American life
insurance companies for the benefit Of
policy holders who are taking part In
the present conflict between the
United States and Spain. This hos
pital service could also be made a
bureau for the companies in preparing
death proof papers and paying claims
in all cases Of death among the policy
holders-a convenience at once for the
companies and for the bene ticiaries,
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Nevsp.per Correspondeu Ont. saved

New York, May ia special dis
patch from Key West says: '.The World
correspondents imprisoned in Fort Ca
banas, in Cuba, are saved, Gen. Blanco
courteously acceded to Representations
made to him by United States special
government agent Lieut. Brainard. U.
S. N. As quickly as two Spanish Off
GERS can reach Key West, they will be
taken to Havana under white flag to
be exchanged. and the World cores
pondents will be brought back to Key
West by the same special steamer.
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II 70 NOT . common occurenee that I
friead1y werd should be the means Of ~.
Ing nearly forty ysars Of h.ppiness aud
health to the person needing the advice 81
carried. This vas the case with NarY
Lin9ard. AZ Attwenty-6ve she was dragginGs
out her days In misery. At sixty-ons sk8
6nds kerself 70 active and stron8 she can
40 work that would shame many Z yuangef.
vosnan, and locks back on tkirty,six
happy, healthfnl years Of industry. lNt
let ker tell her storvs ~ z g 6
.srhisty.six yeass ngp had great trouble
with NY liver. TIE doctors allowed that
there were kumors growing on II, and they
bIistered my side II an effort to give me
relief. was 1t that time earnin9 m
living ~ . taf1oress. but for Eve years.
between the pals In my side and the
blisteIs was II constant misery, and
work was . drag 70 ne. With NO prospect
Of relief; fortunately for nae, however, 4
friend advised me 10 take DR.. Ayers sar
sapnriila, and finally persuaded me to IA ke
regular course Of IL When 6rst' com
menced taking tie earsaparilla my side
was 90 painful that could not fasten INV
dress, and for ! time did not get any
relief, but my friend advised me 10 per-
severe and relief was sure to come. and
come Il did. This happened, as say,
thirty-six years ago. Ny liver has never
troubled me since, and during these years
have passed through the most critical
period Of . woman's life without any par
ticular trouble, and to-day. at sixfy-one
years Of age, am active and strong, and
able to do days work that would upset
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vRemember the Maine" hutter In signal
flags, the flagship New York moved into action
this morning. The men on the other ships.
ncrved by the sight Of 1t. worked with the pre-
cision of machinery. The guns were served
with great accuracy and their firing was ap-
palling. The big guns of the battleships Iowa
and Indiana pounded away at the fortifca-
tions and the heavy ordnance Of the Spaniards
WAS worked amid hail Of steel and bursting
shells The monitors ran closer In, and their
nre was steady and well-directed. The masonry
Of the Notifications dew up In great clouds, and
one shot landed squarely on q gun platform and
dismounted It The Spaniards fought with
dogged desperation. but It was evident, after
the battle reached Its hottest, that they could
mot hold out against the awful attack Of Samp-
sons neet The population and foreign resi-
dents sought refuge in the interior OF the is
land
A dispatch from ST. Thomas says the
Casualties on board tho United States
Aeet in the bombardment of San Juan
were as follows: Seaman Frank Wide
mark, Of the New York, killed aud
several other men slightly wounded.
a Later Account of the Battle.
WASHINGTON, May 14.-The Associ-
ated press gives the following account
of the fght:,
The forts Of San Juan de Porto Rico were
bomoarded by part Of Rear Admiral Sampson's
dee. Thursday morning. Tho cnemy's loss is
believed to be heavy. Tho American loss is
two men and seven injured After three hours
ngb;ing tho admiral withdrew the feet and
heaied for Key West He said after the en-
gagemeht: II am satisfied with the mornings
work could have taken San Juan, but have
no force to hold it only wanted TO admtuis-
ter punishment This has been done / came
for the Spanish feet, and not for San Juan"
Tho engagement began at5:lb = m and ended
~ e:IB = m The enemy's batteries were not
cations probably suffered The ships taking
Part In the action were the Iowa, Indiana, New
York. Terror. Amphitrite. Detroit, Montgom-
cry, Waumpatucket and Porter The enemy's
nring was heavy. but Wild, and the Iowa
and New York were probably tho only
ships hit They were right up under the
guns in column. delivering broadsides, and
then returned The line passed thrice In front
of the ports, pouring tons Of steel on shore II
e impcssibis 70 Judge the amount Of damsge
done TO the buildings and forts They Appeared
70 be riddlcd With shot; but the Spaniards were
paucky. Tho smoke hung over everything.
spojling ths aim Of the gunners and making Il
1inpossible 10 tell where our shots struck.
Utter Indifference was shown for the enemy's
nro Ths wounded were quickly attended, the
blood was washed away and everything pro-
eeeded like target practice At 7:D = m. Adm.
Sampson signslcd ,cesse nrine" Retire"
tAe shore The Terror Wa the last ship In
ltne and, failing 70 see the signal banged
away clone for shout half IN hour, the
eoecprt 81 the nhOre guns roaring at hof
- ~ water Aylpg high around her from
~ exp1o6e1 shella But she possessed .
ehAfDed life ~ rsluetentiv retired ~ STA
- = nasansne ~ rneatlueasscry sonditton.
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DISPOSITION OF TROOPS.
pines-A Portion OF Dtissoars's Qsota
May See service In Cuba.

WASHINGTON. May 14-The Missouri
troops have not yet been ordered to
the Philippines. The report that they
had has been persistently circulated,
but Adjt Gen. Corbin said yesterday
that no such order has been made. The
troops for the first expedition to the
Philippines are TO be drawn from the
regular forces now on the Pacific coast
and the volunteers of the states of Wy
oming, Montana, Washington, Califor-
MIA, Idaho, Colorado, Kansas, Mime
sofa and perhaps Nebraska 1t is the
belief of the adjutant general that
these states will be able to furnish all
the volunteers which can be trans
ported on the first expedition. The
number fixed to go was $4,000. The
first two regiments ready in Missouri
will in all probability be ordered to
proceed direct to Tampa for embarka-
tion to Cuba 1t is possible that some
of the other regiments which Missouri
has been called upon to furnish, but
which cannot be ready for some time,
may be ordered to join a second ex-
pedition to the Philippines, in the
event that a second expedition should
be decided upon.
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The Crew Drowned.

LIVERPOOL, May 1.-THE Norwegian
steamer Klondike from Antwerp, wa.
docked here to-day with her bows
badly damaged. The captain Of the
Klonike reports that on Saturday
night, of Point Lynas, on the north
ern coast Of Wales, his vessel was in
collision with the British steamer Ben.
holm, bound for Cardiff. The captain
further says that the Benholm was &C
badly damaged that she soon foun.
dered and that 12 Of her crew, ipclud.
ing the master, went down with her.
Nine of those on board the Benholm
were rescued and brought to Liver.
pool on the Klondike.
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city Of Columbus.
Executive Department.

City Of Columbus.
Executive Department,
To Whom It May Concern:
can most cheerfully recommend Pe-ru-na
as Of the very greatest possible benefit in
cases of catarrh and other diseases of the
mucous membrane. This remedy has es-
tablished itself in the minds of the people
as Of the greatest possible worth and genuine
ness.
l have known DR.. Hartman for a mum.
Of years and am pleased to say that he is one
Of the leading citizens Of this city, man Of
the very highest standing and character in
Respectfully, SAMUEL L. BLACK.
The old saying that "a prophet is not with
out honor save in his own country" does not
hold true of DR.. Hartman's great catarrh
remedy-Pe-r Pe-ru-na is in great
repute, not only in the city of Columbus,
where it is made, but in the county and the
state. The city officials, county officials,
state officials of Ohio have given Pe-ru.na the
highest endorsements that words could con-
vey. It is the greatest known catarrh rem
edy. It cures catarrh wherever located.
Send for free copy of the National Witness,
which is filed with home testimony concern
ing Pe-ru-na as a catarrh remedy. Address
The Pe-ru-na Drug Manufacturing Company,
Columbus, Ohio.
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a Pstdl.r shot 4. r,..s.

SHERMAN. Tex. May EARLY yes
terdsy morning 7. A. Burley. travel
ing peddler from Kansas City, ives
found in his wagon 1t the wsgon-yard,
shot through his intestines, He was
alive, but will die. He had o900 in
gold on his person. He had on no
shoea and his socks were muddy, show.
Ing that he had walked some distance.
He refused to make any ststsmeut =
TO the shooting. Abon, four o'clock
yesterday morning Writ Harvey shot 1t
. burglar in his. residence In this
town. When day came he found that
the intruder had lsts bis shoss II thu
yard. " 5
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a Fley. 81 Learueee.

telling how Se punc es = aoSd z q
audience by man msnifestly uneccustomed
to performing duties Of that sort. Stopping
to the front Of the platform before the large
audience, he said: Ladies and gentlemen,
We have with Us this evening Prof Blank,
guage than I have, therefore I viii not con-
tinue my remarks, but will ask the professor
to come forward and consume the time"
And he sat down, having quite exhausted
his own "how Of language" and leaving the
professor to begin as BEST he could after such
dazing introduction.-Detroit Free Press.
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Mrs. A. G. Russell, Nashville, Tenn.s
writes: Il can truly say that DR.. Mc6efta
TEETHINA (7cetltng R'iede,s) are the great
World has ever known. / have used them two
years, and my baby would have hardly lived
through his second summer if had not used
these powders. May God reward him for
the good he has done teething babies through
this remedy
The Holly chieftain., 1898-05-20
Irenicai Ifs.

II manners make the man that explains
some mems undone condition.
II man Is ruled by his feelings he i apt
to travel in : xigzag course.
II riches didn't have wings there would be
fewer Ayers in the stock market.
If.a man could only zee himself a. Others
see him he wouldn't say. word about it.
can very easily find way to give it up.
II the saloons were open on election day
It might be possible to poll full vote.
If Eve hadn't been forbidden TO eat that
apple. the chances are it wouldn't have hap
pencd.- Chicago Evening News.
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Petition Ax.Iost Bopd Iesue.

WASHINGTON. May 1s.-Senator Cock.
rell presented to the senate large Pc
tition from residents Of Lawrence
county, Mo-. opposing an issue Of
bonds for the raising of war funds,
and favoring the issue Of greenbacks
and coinage Of the seigniorage. The
petition was referred to the committee
on finance.
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situatlon at eau Jusu.

New YORK, May IA dispatch to the
World from st Thomas says: Capt
Gen. Macias and the government at
San Juan are anxiously expecting the
Cape Verde feet to come to the rescue
of the island. While putting . bold
front before the people the authorities
are fearful Of another disastrous ON.
slaught by Rear Admiral Sampson's
squadron and are hoping that Adm.
Cervera will put In an appearance in
the harbor.
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Ocu. Otls 20 e3o rt,,t

NEW YoRK, May 14.-Mst Gen. Mer-
ritt, United States governor general
Of the Philippine islands, said that he
would remain here week before stsrt-
ing for Manila A Arst detachment OF
troops Will be sent To the islands nm.
der Gen. Otis, who will be second In
command to Gen. Merritt Gen. Mer-
ritt will follow later with larger
body of soldiera
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the smoke and the distance prevented any i'm.
portnnt conclusions being drawn. The town ot
San Jaan must have suffered. although pro.
tected by the hills as the high shots must have
reached It No traces of the bomba rdment
were discernible on the forts, except small
fires. which were apparently extinguished be.
fore the ie st left
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The Death nate.

While il is quite true that the proportion
of deaths from malaria az an immediate
cause Is proportionally small as cited in an
uual mortuary statistics, yet physicians are
thoroughly convinced that II causes maladiea
Of fatal character, and besets dangerous
oervous prostration. This maiady 10 eradi-
,ated and prevented by Hostetter's Stom-
constipation, rhenmatism and dyspepsia.
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10 Eeetisy Newfoendl.nd.

ST.. JOINS N. r.. May IT. The gov.
eminent has been advised that, owing
to complicationsb between Great Britain
and France, which are likely 70 result
in war. and TO the constant friction
always developing along the French
shore Of Newfoundland. the imperial
authorities Intend to fortify st. JohnA
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Grcatne.. RecosnI.ea.

Stranger-What's going on here to-day!
There seems to be celebration of some kind
in progress
Native-Yes; we're givin' Cy Simpson q
little blowout on gittn' back from the city
without buyn' gold brick He's the first
citizen of this place that ever done it.-Chi-
cago Evening News.
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Imprl.osed for Making photoTr.phs.

WASHINGTON, May 17.-The British
embassy was requested recently to Sc
cure information concerning the Por-
to Rican correspondent of the New
York Herald. named Halstead, Brit
ish subject, who was said to beundergo-
ing torture at San Juan. On inquiry Of
the London foreign Office, the embassy
10 informed that Halstead was convict
ed Of masking photographs Of the Por-
to Rican forts, and was sentenced to
nine years imprisonment sE
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To Incrsass Postage to Three Csnts.
WASHINGTON, May ls.-Representa-
tive Bromwell, Of Ohio, will introduce
an amendment to the war bill to-day
or tomorrow Increasing the letter
postage to three cents. "The item
will give us ss5. 900. o0O," he said. land
taxes on some other things may be re.
duoad
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sp.,s essss . Lea. !. Par.a.

\ LONDON. May 1A-The Paris CORE.
spondent Of the Daily Mail says: 'sThe
Bank Of Paris has concluded : losn Of
10. 000. 900 frsncs TO Spain. and In con.
sequence Spanish exteriors are Armer.
The impression, however. Is general
ON the bourse that the next coupons,
due July l. will not be psid, or, rather,
that pesetas will be offered instesd oi
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a Big Contr.ct for Army Cracker

ST. Louis, May is.-Capt Duval, Of
the United States commissary depart
ment, has made a contract with local
bakeries for $4,000 pounds Of army
crackers. This is equivalent to $4,000
barrels of flour. On each will be
printed the words: "Remember the
Maine" Besides the big contract for
hard bread, Capt Duval has let con-
tract in this city for $4,000 gallons of
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He CauEht On.

Mabel-Georse, | do wish you would enlist.
fessed chat you loved me?
II did say SO, but If you were to 60 into the
army perhaps you might learn what arms are
for"
After that she had no cause to complain.
Chicago Evening News.
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vresrhf Trnin yvreeks1L

NlDDLxrows. N. r, May 1z.--An en-
gins drawing westbound freieh3
train ~ Grey Court blew M killine
ensiuesr William Cronls and Eirynsa
Bsnsk, Of rurt Jetviks Fiftssa nm
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Columbus claims the honor of placing first
yesterday. The design & his own, and the
envelopes, representing the American eagle,
American flag and Cuba Libre in two co'ors,
were turned out by large lithograph firm
in the east.-Columbus tO.) Dispatch.
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His status.

Mrs. Hoon-What an imposing appear.
ance your friend Putiington has, to be suref
Old Hoon-Oh, yes he's born colonel, if
ever man wasi-Puck.
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WIN Oner Live Stock Prsmlums,

OMAHA. Neb., May 14.-The protest
Of the live stock interests of the west
against the decision OF the Transmits
sissippi exposition officials not TO offer
cash premiums for live stock exhibits
has been effective. At q special meet
ing Of the exposition directors 1t was
decided to offer cash prizes amounting
to $4,000, In place of medals. in the
live stock department A number of
live stock men who were present at the
meeting prophesied the live stock ex-
hibit would be the best ever brought
together in the United States
Ths Spanish Report Of the EngsEement
HAVANA. May 14.-Cspt Gen. Blanco
has received dispatch from Gen.
Macras, the Spanish commander at
Porto Rico, reading as follows:
Eleven Of the enemy's ships appeared during
the early hours yesterday before Porto Rico
AID opened nre without giving warning. The
port battery replied and o severe cannonade
was continued until nine O'Clock in the morn
Ing The damage done was inconsiderable and
the loss instRuidcant