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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17

ship turned and steamed majestically UP
within 1900 yards Of the enemy's vessels.
At this range even the quick-firing six
Founders were found to be effective. and
a perfect storm of projectiles was poured
in upon the unfortunate Spanish fleet
Vessels Burning.
"Three vessels were set on fire and their
men were forced to abandon the guns. Sat-
isfied with the work thus far accomplished,
Commodore Dewey gave the signal and the
fleet steamed slowly out of the range Of
the batteries in order that the crews, which
had been continuously at the guns for
moro than two hours, could go to break
fast. There was lull in the firing, and
shortly before eight o'clock the fleet
steamed past the flagship, the men cheer
out of range of the enemy's guns. and then
the signal for action tuttered at the hal
yards OF the flagship.
Attack Renewed.
This time the Baltimore was given the
place of honor. She opened up with her
guns on the Spanish ships and batteries as
coolly as if at target practice The replies
were slow and irregular. The Raleigh, the
Boston. the Concord and the Petrol were
directed to break into the inner harbor and
destroy every hostile ship in sight. The
gunboat Petrol, with her light draft. was
enabled to move up within 1000 yards. With
her guns going as rapidly as they could be
fired, she created awful havoc among the
vessels still flying the Spanish flag.
I'm the meantime the Reina Christina
had been burning fercely and had been
abandoned. The Ulloa, which had also been
deserted, lurched suddenly and sank be-
meath the waters of the bay.
IA few minutes later the Spanish flag
on the arsenal disappeared and was re-
placed by white ensign that huttered
bravely in the wind. The signal was then
made to the Petrol to finish the destruc-
ton Of the vessels In the inner harbor.
The Don Juan de Austria, the Marquis
Duerc, the Isla de Cuba and the Correo
were set on fire. The Manila, a large
transport and a number Of tugboats were
seized before they could be sunk and passed
into the hands of the Americans.
''Dewey's orders on approaching Manila
had been to capture or destroy every Span
ish vessel in sight. Within six hours after
the Olympia steamed past the Notifications
at the entrance of the harbor the orders had
been implicitly obeyed. Not a Spanish yes
sci remained in the hands of the enemy
The total casualties On the American fleet
were six men slightly wounded. while the
Spaniards report 61S missing.
RumOred Evacuation of Manila.
| Madrid, May SIT is claimed that mes
sage has been received here from Manila
announcing that the Spanish troops have
retired from Manila, taking with them all
| their arms, ammunition and stores.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17

tention of allowing Rear Admiral
Dewey TO rest upon his laurels. About
10000 men of the reserves of the Span
ish army have been ordered to rejoin
the colors, and it is added that formid-
able expedition is being organized for
dispatch to the Philippine islands.
Cape Verde Fleet Not ut Cadiz.
London, May 12.-The Madrid cor
respondent of the Daily Mail says: Ad-
miral Bermejo, minister of marine, de-
MES that the Cape Verde squadron has
returned to Cadiz. He aftirms that "this
fleet at the present moment is where it
ought to be, according to the instruc-
tons given it,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17
Uncle Sans Catch of "Spanish Mackerel"'
Orleans, divided into divisions under
Gems. Wade, Coppinger and Shafter.
CARRIES AID TO CUBA.
Steamer Leaves Tampa with Ammu-
uifiau and Sunnliea for IuSucEeutS.

Steamer Leaves Tampa with Ammu-
milton and Supplies for Insurgents.
Tampa, Fla, May 10.-The steamer
Gussie, one of the Mallory line of boats,
chartered by the government for use
as transport, has sailed for Cuba, load
ed with arms, ammunition and supplies
furnished by the United States govern
ment for the use of the Cuban insur-
gents. A company of 100 United States
troops from the First regiment of in
fantry accompanies the expedition to
aid in guarding the landing of the val
liable cargo, and will, if necessary, pen
citrate into the interior far enough to
place the supplies in the hands of the
insurgents.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17
SAN JUAN REDUCED.
MORO Fort Knocked to Pieces with
Only Seven Shots From
Our Big Guns.
The Two Cruisers Then Follow Up
and Destroy the Land Bat
teries and DefenseS.

New York, May 13.-St Thomas
via Fort de France, Martinique.-The
American squadron arrived off San
Juan just before daylight yesterday
morning. The flagship New York,
the battleship Iowa and Indiana, the
monitors Terror and Amphitrite and
the cruiser Detroit and Montgomery
steamed into the harbor and at once
stripped for action.
Word has been sent ahead that the
Notifications were to be bonn barded
and notice was given to the women
and children, to aliens and non-com-
batants, to quit the place and seek
such safety as the outlying hills af-
forded.
One of the great 12-inch guns on the
Iowa began the ombardment, fol-
lowed Immediately by the Indiana.
which sent 13-inch projectile from
the forward turret. The walls of Nor
no fort, at which the guns were aimed,
seemed to go into vapor where the
ponderous missiles struck. The fort
soon made reply. and the firing indi-
Gated a panic within the Notifications.
The first shot flew far to the leeward,
bursting harmlessly. The heavy guns
on the Iowa and Indiana spoke again
with accurate and emphatic emphasis.
On steamed the fleet, the monitors
Terror and Amphitrite creeping nearer
inshOre, their 1O-inch and 12-inch guns
doing tremendous execution against
the Notifications. Moro fred but
three shots from her heavy guns.
There were but seven shots from the
big guns of the American squadron.
These left Moro fort crumb led ruin.
Her guns were silenced, her gunncrs,
fed or killed.
Then began the attack on the land
batteries, and the Notifications about
the government buildings. Here the
two cruisers did effective service. The
Spaniards pluckily served their guns
as long as there was any hope, but
their fire was slow and wild. Not a
single American ship was harmed, not
an American seaman killed or INJURED.
But at last accounts the city itself had
not surrendered, though it was COM
pletely at Admiral Simpsons mercy.
1t had been deserted by the merchants
and non-combatents. The foreign con-
suls had followed refugees into the
country, and the troops were reported
panic-stricken. Gov. Macias stuck to
his post, giving orders and asserting
that he would die before he would SUR
render. His daughter. Pauline, is said
to have remained with him, although
urged to go.
Further particulars cannot be had at
this hour, as communication is inter-
rupted. The bonn bardment of the forts
lasted three hours. The Spanish reply
was irregular and unsustained, though
they succeeded in placing several shots
among the American vessels.
Moro Fort and the principal fortif-
cations on the harbor was completely
dismantled, and the other forts severe
ly pounded. The officers of the Ameri-
can fleet believe the Spanish suffered a
great loss of men.
After bombardment Admiral Samp-
son withdrew to await the arrival of
the St. Louis and Yale with more am
munition.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17
VICTORY WAS COMPLETE.
Commodore Dewey's Fleet Entirely
Destroyed Spanish Squadron
Off Manila Harbor.
ELEVEN OF The ENEMIES SHIPS SUNK.
Over 600 SDania rds Killed or Injured
Not an American Lost His Life
and No Ships Observation-Disclosures
Account of the Most Wonderful
Battle in History.

Hong Kong, May 9.-Among naval
men, military men and civilians, Eu-
ropeans and natives here there is only
ore subject of discussion, the brilliant /,
dashing, annihilating victory of the
American fleet under Commodore Dew
ey over the Spanish feet commanded by
Admiral Montejo in Manila bay on Sun
day last.
The position occupied by the Span
iards, the support which their ships re-
ceived from the land batteries. and the
zig guns they had ashore gave them an
enormous advantage. Therefore, when
it is considered that the Spaniards lost
over 600 men in killed and wounded,
that all of their ships were destroyed,
and that their naval arsenal at Cavite
was also destroyed, with it's defenses,
it will become apparent that the victory
OF the American commodore is one OF
the most complete and wonderful
achievements in the history of naval
warfare.
Not a man on board the American
fleet was killed, not an American ship
was damaged to any extent, and only
six men were injured slightly on board
the Baltimore.
This grand achievement is quite as
much due to the generalship of Commo-
dore Dewey as to the fact that Amer
lean gunners, ships and guns are supe-
rior to anything in the same line afloat
anywhere. Credit must also be given
to the fullest extent to the officers un.
der Commodore Dewey, for, to a man,
they seconded their gallant commander
in every way possible, and thus helped
him win the laurels which are justly
his.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17
OUR FIRST LOSS.
The Little Torpedo Boat Winslow Gets I'M
der the Guns at Cardenas and is Dis
abled. Five Men Killed.

Key West, Fla, 12.-There was an
engagement off Cardenas near Matan-
zas yesterday at o'clock in the after
noon. The United States cruiser Will
mington, commander. C. c. Todd; the
torpedo boat Winslow and the auxili-
airy gunboat Hudson were engaged.
One officer and four men were killed
and several were wounded.
When the United States gunboat
Hudson came up to the government
dock at 8 o'clock this morning, the
bodies of five dead men were lying on
her after deck. They were the re-
mains of Ensign w. Bagley and four
mem bers of the crew of the torpedo
boat Winslow who were killed in an
engagement in Cardenas harbor yes
terday afternoon. The bodies were
covered by the stars and stripes.
In the cabin of the Hudson was Cap
tain John B. Bernadow of the Winslow,
who is slightly injured in the left leg,
and several others of the Winslows
crew, who are slightly wounded.
The engagement took place inside
the har Dor of Cardenas. The gunboat
Wilmington, the torpedo boat Winslow
and the gunboat Hudson were the only
vessels engaged.
The dead are: Ensign Worth Bage-
ley, John Varvellis, oiler; Joseph Tun-
nett. cabin cook; j. V. Meeks, fireman:
J. Daniels, fireman.
The wounded are: R. E. Fox, gun
ner's mate; p. McKeon, aster;
J. Patterson, fireman; E. Gray and
Lieut.. ]. B. Berdanow.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17
SPANS commercial tran sactions

SPANS commercial tran sactions
with the rest of the world amount an.
nually to more than $500, 900, 900. In
1895, the latest year for which official
statistics are available, the .merchan-
disc imported into Spain was valued at
$161, 1929, $40, and that exported at 1856,
855, 759, making a total valuation for
the combined import and export trade
Of S317, 1856, 275. This valuation, al
though exceeded in 1889, 1890 and 1891,
was somewhat larger than The annual
average for the ten years 1885 1895.
The highest valne attained during the
decade was that tor 1891, amounting q
ts76, 5l5, 900 BIZ. ~
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17

A LAW has just been enacted by the
legislature of Massachusetts,, autho-
rizing fire insurance companies to
write policies covering ':bombard'
ment risks" The bill was put through
both houses and signed within week.
There is also what is called the tex.
posing risk" which means the danger
of fire resulting from a bombardment
Having got the necessary legislation,
the insurance companies are divided
in opinion as to the policy of writing
such insurance at all, and also to the
rates that should be charged, if writ
ten.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17

AN examination into the character
of the goods imported into Spain
shows that products of agriculture oc.
cupy a position of considerable import-
ance. The principal agricultural i'm
ports, are cotton, wheat, tobacco, sugar,
hides, skin, coffee, cocoa, wool and live
stock. Cotton, is the leading item of the
entire import trade. During the five
years 1891-1S95 it was imported to the
extent of SIS, 100, 667 per annum. The
average annual value of the wheat i'm.
ported amounted to $9,214, s95, while
the yearly imports of tobacco, includ-
ing manufactures of, were valued at
Sc. 500. 823
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17
MARKETS.

Minneapolis. May 70.
Wheat-No. northern, $1.52 to 1. So;
No. northern. $1.s3 to 1.s4; May
$1.4S. -@-s -,
Corn-No. 3, Sac.
Oats-No. 8 white, 30 to 3oLc.
Cattle-Steers, 1915 to 400; cows.
1926. - .s=.,,.s=l.,s# s-.,.g.~-. = :.
Sheep-Muttons, So. 10 to 5. so; lambs,
Butter-Creamery, extras II to 1sc;
creamery. frsts IS to Ice; dairy, fancy,
10 to Ice; dairy choise, Is to 14c. SIS
Poultry Turkeys. z to Sc; spring
chickens, to SC. 81. z.*5
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17
HUGO GENTLE. the English trav

HUGO GENTLE, the English traveller,
who recently visited the grave of DR..
Livingstone, under the old Mpundu
tree, in Africa, found that an orna-
mental fence had been erected around
the tree. When Mr.. Genthe asked the
native who had done it he was told
that "a white man and his DONNA -
who had come from the northwest of
the Laupula, had caused the fence to
be made. Mr.. Genthe's discovery has
excited great interest among the Eu.
ropean community at Zomba and
Blantvre
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17

GERMAN law holds a man to his bar
gain when he has agreed to give up
his name. A young count, Fink Won
Finkenstein, in order to marry girl
of whom his family disapproved, con-
sented to change his name and Pc
titioned the emperor to be allowed to
call himself Stein instead. After OBJ.
tanning permission however, he kept
on using his former name and has just
been fined 'for illegal use OF title OF
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17

In the year ending December, 1897,
there were 1904 immigrants who de-
clared their intention of residing in
Canada out of a total of $1,000 enter
ing its ports The arrivals this year
to date give ground for the belief that
apart entirely from the rush to the
gold fields, from IS, 900 to 80, 900 bona
ide settlers will be added to the agri-
cultural population of Canada. The
homestead entries made in the north
west during 1897 numbered 1906.
There was but single Italian settler
in the northwest during 1897.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17
FOR CUBA'S FREEDOM.
The Army Ordered to the Gulf Coast
for Immediate Transportation.

The Army Ordered to the Gulf Coast
for Immediate transportation.
Washington, May 11.-Orders were
issued from the war department Tues
day to move every portion of the regu-
lar and volunteer armies selected for
the invasion of Cuba directly to the gulf
coast, and Mondays order, which con-
templated the concentration of the VOL
unteer army corps at Chickamauga,
was countermanded in the interest of
greater dispatch. Instead of delaying
the land attack on Havana the powerful
expedition which was decided upon last
Sunday will be hurried into the island
with the least possible loss of time, and
in place of assembling the reserve COM
posed of volunteers at Chickamauga to
follow few days behind the regulars,
the movement will be simultaneous all
along the line.
Some 10000 soldiers will be thrown
around the doomed city of Havana as
quickly as human energy and unlimited
ret sources can get them there. The dis
covery that the Spanish fleet has made
ccwardly retreat to Cadiz leaves Ad-
miral Sampson free to capture San1Juan
and return to Havana in time to blow;
it's Notifications into smithereehs he.
fore their guns can do any harm tosthes
American land forces, 80 Sous
The 5000 troops toS help Admiral
Dewey complete the conquest of the
Philippines will be hurried from San
Francisco as fast as they can be mob
ilized, and two big transports, with ac-
commodations for 5,75s men, have al
ready been chartered for the voyage.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17

KAISER WILHELM carries with him a
small but serviceable revolver, either
in his pocket or in his belt when in
uniform. The threats of the anarchists
have caused him to have recourse to
this measure of security. His majesty
is extremely skillful in the use of the
weapon, and the chasseur who accom-
panies him everywhere has had orders
to inspect it every morning in order to
make sure that it is in working order.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17

7" is said that telephones are to be
placed in the wards of one of the Paris
hospitals, within reach of the bed-rid-
den patients, SO as to enable them to
communicate with their friends OUT
side. There will also be an arrange
ment whereby the telephones may be
switched on to wire connected with
concert hall, so that the performance
may be enjoyed by the invalids.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17

The statement of the exports and
imports of the United States, issued
by the bureau of statistics, shows that
during the mon tn of March last the ex-
ports of domestic merchandise amount
ed to $110,944 664, an increase of nearly
S25,ooo,ooo as compared with March,
1897. The imports of merchandise
during the month were SOL, 5O7, 437, OF
which nearly s27, ooo,o 900 was free OF
duty. The loss in imports of mer.
chandise was about $15,OOO,OO0.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17

The Fall River Loom Fixers' associa.
ton has decided that they hold in good
standing all members of military COM
panies and others who may be called
to duty until they return, and if it be
the lot of any of them to die in the SER
vice of their country their wives,
mothers or nearest kin can draw the
funeral benefits.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17
To Pray for Succexa.

Washington, May 1.-THE arch
bishops of the Catholic church in the
United States have addressed a letter
to the clergy and laity of the country,
requesting them to pray for the sue
cess of America in it's war with Spain.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17
Fatal Flames.

Philadelphia, May 12.-Three persons
were burned TO death and property
amounting to $255,ooo destroyed by fire
in the building occupied by McCadden
Bros, wholesale dealers in toys and
fireworks.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17

The leaf tobacco importer into Spain
comes chiefly from the Philippine
islands, Cuba and the United States.
Of the imports during 1s91-1s95 the
Philippines alone supplied 5000 per
cent. Cuba furnished 1874 per cent.
and the United States 21.5S per cent.
Imports were also received from Puer-
to Rico and the Canary islands
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17

NEARLY one-half of the wheat inn
ported by Spain during 1s91-1s95 came
from Russia. The average value per
annum of the imports from that conn
try amounted to 81, $40, 57s, or 47.1o per
cent of the total. After Russia the
most important sources of supply were
Turkey, Roumania, the United States,
France and Argentina.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17
Gold Hunters Drown.

" Victoria, B. c., May 1o.-On Monday
last the ice covering stream in defile
near Crater lake gave way under the
passing through of Klondikers, and
more than score of men were precipi-
tated into the water and carried to GER
tain death beneath the rivers frozen
coating
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17
Sanger Quits the Track,

Milwaukee, May IL. - Walter c.
Sanger, one Of the leading bicyclists Of
the world, to-day made the announce
.ment Of his permanent retirement from
the track. III, s.. 5... .
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17
"a Suicide.

Washingtony p, George Downing
the Spanish spy, arrested here several
days ago committed. suicide this morn
ing by hanging himself in the barracks
where he was confined. -.,.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17
+ Dashed Down to Death.

Thacker, w. Va, May alexander
Small, Joseph Morris and William
Hardy were killed and six injured by
2 cable breaking and the car dashing
down an incline. ]. /. .:. E..s=s n :. :, ..#
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17
To Search for Andree.

New York. May 11.-Walter Wellman
on Tuesday embarked on his search for
the north pole and Andree. He sailed
on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse and
expects to reach Tromsoe, Norway,
within fortnight. There his party of
scientists will meet him, and on June 20
they will depart on the ice steamboat
Fritiof for the arctic regions.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17
ON THE DIAMOND.
Standing of the Various Clubs in the
Leading Baseball OrEaniza-
lions Up to To-Day.

The following table shows the num-
Der of games won and lost and the per-
centage of the clubs of the leading
baseball organizations. National league:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17
Three Men Drowned.

Gallatin, Mo-, May 9.-George P.
Pugh, editor of a local weekly newspa-
Ter, David Burtch and David Galbreath
were drowned Sunday by the capsiz-
ing of their boat on small pond near
here. *-.E .'.- .esa,Ss O..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17
Both Killed.

Amy, Tenn, May H. Rube Phillips
and Jerry West engaged in pistol duel
at the door of church and both were
shot to death. The girl whom West
was escorting to church was mortally
wounded. Both were suitors of the
girl.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17
PROMPTLY HONORED.
President Sends CableEFam to Dewey
Making Him an Admiral

Washington, May 9-By direction of the
president, Secretary Long sent the fol-
lowing cable dispatch to Admiral Dewey:
"Washington, May Z. 1898. Dewey, Man
fla: The president, in the name of the
American people. thanks you and your Of
f1cers and men for your splendid achieve
milton he has appointed you acting admiral,
and will recommend vote of thanks to you
by congress.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17
RELIEF FOR DEWEY,
The Cruiser Charleston to Proceed Mt
Once to Manila.

The Cruiser Charleston to Proceed Mt
Once to Manila.
Vallejo, CAL, May 12.-Orders were
received from Washington for the cruis-
er Charleston to proceed Immediately to
Manila without waiting for the trans
port feet. No actual date was set for
the sailing of the Charleston, but she
will undoubtedly leave for the Philip
pines before Saturday.
Merritt to Lead,
San. Francisco, May 12.-The Bulla-
tin says: The president has appointed
Gen. Wesley Merritt, of the regular
army, to the command of the volunteers
from the Pacific coast. Gen. Merritt
will rank as brigadier general and will
| lead the invasion of the infantry upon
the Philippines. He has been pro-
! claimed encouragement of the Phil
ippines and as soon IS possible will es-
tablish his position as such at the CAPT
toll at Manila.
Ordered to Obey Dewey.
New York, May IA copyright dis
patch to the Evening World, dated a.
Hong-Kong Wednesday, says:
The Philippine rebel chief, Gen
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17

London, May 12.-Special dispatches
from Madrid say it is officially declared
that the government Of Spain has no In
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-17

Washington, May 11.-Postmaster-
General Emory Smith has issued the
following order:
"All officers and employees Of the post
office department are hereby forbidden to
furnish information pertaining to or in any
way bearing upon the conduct of the war
to any person or persons not connected
with the department., or to any newspaper
or other publication, unless authorized to
do so by the head Of the department"