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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-08
AKinr,s Yertliet

The question whether an officer is
justified under any circumstances in
disobeying his commander has been
answered differently by different
judges. Royal authority at one time
went on the affirmative side of the
question. 1t was in the reign of
George III of England, and the Of
fender was Captain Hawke of the ship
Berwick, of sixty-four guns. The Of
fence was committed during an indie
cisive naval action off Toulon in 1744,
when the English admirals in COM
mand lost the opportunity to gain q
victory by shrinking from close en-
gagement.
Captain Hawke was indignant. His
country was being wronged by the in
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-08
Mu,t Have Soft Hands.

Girls employed in the Grape indus
tries are under curious contract not
to engage in any housework after their
hours of labor. The reason is lest
their hands should become coarse and
for the delicate nature of then
employment.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-08
WORK on COLON ABANDONED.

The Naval Board Believes There is No
Chance to Save Her.
Captain Chester, OF the United
States cruiser Cincinnati, and board
of officers visited the wreck of the
Spanish cruiser Cristobal Colon, off
Santiago de Cuba, few days ago, and
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-08

Clara and the Bateria de Velasco, on
the water side, the only ones which
are commanded by brigadier- generals
are the Castillo del Principe and the
Castillo de la Cabana. All the others
are commanded by majors of infantry,
raptains, or first lieutenants of artil-
lery. Thus one knowns the impor-
tance in which Cabana is held. 1t oc-
cupies q front of 2400 feet on the
heights, just within the entrance to
the bay; on the land side it has three
picturesque bastions, moat and a
drawbridge, contains accommodations
for 1000 troops, and to persons whose
military criterions have been received
through Sir Walter Scott and Alexan-
der Dumas it appears to be impreg-
nable, so thick are the concrete walls,
so we'll is "all-outdoors' excluded
from the view until one climbs to the
overtopping parapets, and from these
the surrounding country seems to be
at ones mercy.
Santa Clara, Punta Moro, Velasco,
standing guard between Cabana and
the sea, look to be of small account,
although Santa Clara and Velasco are
about the only Havana Notifications
which have big and fairly modern
guns. From tidewater the walls of
Cabana rise dominant as high as a
twenty-five story New York building;
well-manned guns, ranging circle of
eight miles, could reach nearly every
thing within sight by sea or land. To
get into it on foot or mounted there
are three entrances, two from the bay,
up zizzag common roads, and one
from the land, over drawbridge.
Once within the first wall there are
yet two others to conquer, and in the
centre of all are the prisons and the
magazines and the quarters of the
soldiers.
There are now only three batteries
in Cabana; the one just mentioned
aiming down over the harbor, one of five
old-fashioned cast-iron mortars which
points towards the mouth of the bay, and
one nearly over the sally-port keeping
watch on the land side. In all there
are scarcely twenty guns, and 1 should
not like to be back of one when the
match was applied to its touchhole.
We could not say anything like this
to the polite lieutenant of artillery
who presently offered to guide us
around the rest of the fortress, and
who broke the regulations to let us
see the dungeon prisoners. He and
the other officers fancy that Havana
has immensely powerful defenses, and
they regret that they did not have an
opportunity to defeat us in en- attempt
to take the city, but it was merciful
to their pride that we did not attempt
1t.
What will the Cubans or Americans
do with Cabana? 1t would last for
ages yet unless hit with modern pro-
jectile. It would be difficult to disin-
feet it sufficiently to serve as bar
racks, for in the centuries it has been
occupied there have been no closets,
no system of sanitation. and every
prison cell and barrack-room is vile.
Cubans will probably want to keep un-
touched the Laurel Ditch, or grassy
space between two walls, where no less
than 600 patriots have been executed.
"Here, said the Lieutenant, our guide,
Iuite unconcernedly, is where politi-
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-08

diction over the harbor of Havana at
this time, the Secretary of the Navy
is unable to grant permission to the
Acme Wrecking Company to begin
work on raising the Maine. Upon
the evacuation of Cuba by the Spanish
the department will interpose no OBJ
lection to the company undertaking
the work il it desires to make the
attempt.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-08
the most thorough possible investiga-

the most thorough possible investiga-
ton.
1t was evident that Mount Bullshae
would not allow the party to mount its
crest with ease, if at all, so no attempt
was made to climb it. In fact. the
members of the party expressed the
opinion that it never will be climbed.
Great precipices present an almost
impossible front on every hand as
far as the members of the party
could see.
Unless the atmosphere is perfectly
clear the clouds enfold it on the
slightest provocation.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-08
A Dainty Match Striker.

A Dainty Match Striker.
To makea pretty match-striker take
a strip of cardboard and cut out a
piece seven inches long and six inches
wide. Then cut from a sheet of sand
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-08

the side of this pot are engraved the
AIMS and the seal of Leo. Two officers
of the Vatican are chosen yearly to
present this magnificent gift to the
lady selected by the Pope. That lady
is always royal, queen. an empress or
a princess of royal blood.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-12-08

1t is now stated that the invention
of gunboats and armor protected grns
dates back to the fifteenth century.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04
VICTORY FOR US!
Admiral Sampson Attacks and
Destroys Cervera's Fleet.
Shafter Demands Santiago's Sur
render and Threatens to Shell City.
The Reports Come from Reliable Sources and
Are Simply Glorious!

Washington, July +.-Glorious news
from Cuba affords the American people
just reason for an enthusiastic celebra-
tion Of this. the country's natal day.
Admiral Sampson mas accomplished
the work which he was directed to per-
form when he left Key West for he
southern coast of Cuba. He was or
dered to find ana destroy Cavera's fleet.
Several weeks ago Commodore Schley
located the fleet in the bay of Santiago.
Yesterday. after being bottled help
less in the har0or for weeks, the tTeet
was destroyed. Nothing now remains
Of the Spanish squadron hut shattered
burning hulks.
In addition to the splendid Work ac-
complished by Admiral Sampson. Gen.
Shafter, in command of the land forces
before Santiago, had SO far progressed
in the carrying out of his plans for the
reduction of the city that at 1890 Sun
day morning. he demanded the immedi-
ate surrender of the Spanish forces.
At 4.30 Sunday afternoon, Gen. Shat
tcr's demand had not been complied
with, so far as the war officials here
were able to ascertain.
That the demand will be compiled
leves ana that the Stars and Stripes |
will, on the Fourth of July, be raised !
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

Copyright 1898, by The Associated Press J
!iiboney. Cuba, Saturday, July =
80 p. My The Associated Press
Dispatch Boat Dauntless, via Port
Antonio. ia. and Kingston. Sunday,
July $50 p M.-The fighting on the
right of our line. this afternoon. de-
veloped unexpected and for some hours
almost as severe firing as yesterday
(Friday), when Gen. Lawton was as
saulting FL Caney
The Spanish made an attack in force
on our position. pouring in voley after
volley in quick succession and with
remarkable regularity.
tive and continued strong, after the
Spanish volleys had become rarer and
less heavy.
Meanwhile the batteries on Grimes
hill kept booming away at the middle
of the encmys line, materially aiding
the nanking movement
The shelling from the Spanish fleet
vas less active and apparently gave
our left but little concern.
At this hour n report has just reach
ed here that Gen. Lawton, aided by
frcsher regiments. sent him early in
the afternoon, has turned the cncmy's
left and has troops already in the city
where almost Il hand to hand en-
counter is going on in the streets.
The situation when The Associated
Press correspondent left the front. as
shown in an earlier dispatch, was such
that the capture of the city, tonight
Saturday would not be surprising al
though Gen. Shafter himself. when the
correspondent left him three hours
ago, did not expect it.
Gen. Shafter however, sent word,
this afternoon, to Gen. ClaiXto Garcia
that the surrender of the city would
not be long delayed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04
SPANISH REPORT.
Admit that They Were Driven
Back from the Trenches.
And that Their Loss Was Heayy---
Claim Ours Was Enormous.
Wounded includes Gen. Lnares. Col. Ordnez.
Commanders Amadrd and Arraiz.

Madrid, July "a p. M.-Private dis
patches from Santiago gives the fol-
lowing information: Gen. Skaters
army composed of 1900 infantry and
81 siege guns of various calibre, at
tackled the Spanish positions before
Santiago, 5000 rebels under Garcia as
sisting them. The Spaniards had only
25OO men, partly volunteers.
Our troops fought with heroic cour-
age. The battle lasted three hours ant:
the Spanish We're then compelled to
abandon the trenches and to fall hack
on Santiago. The retreat was con-
Quoted in perfect order.
Our losses were heavy and the
enemies We're enormous The list of
our wounded includes Gen Linares.
Col. Ordonez and Commanders Amad-
rid and Arraiz, the latter being Gen.
Linares' -de-camp
The American attack upon FL Caney
was very severe. The position was de-
Tended 10y Gen. Vara de Roy, with 500
men. The enemy was at first repulsed.
but ultimately renewed the attack. the
result being unknown"
a later dispatch says 'The Ameri-
cans fought eight against one. The
Spaniards defended themselves heroi- (
cally. Our wounded are numerous, in-3
Continued on page ~
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. Me-, July 3.-The pressure
is low in New England and lower Lake
regions, also on the Rocky Mountain pla-a
teau. The barometer has fallen in New.
England and the Atlantic states, also on,
the Rocky Mountain plateau. The tenn
perature is higher in New England and
in the Rocky Mountain districts: 1t Is
lower in the Lake regions, the Ohio and
lower Mississippi valleys.
The following maximum temperatures
occurred: 100 at Albany, Philadelphia,
Washington and Parkersburg; 9S at PartsS
land. Me-, New York City. Pittsburg ar
Cincnnati: 96 at Lynchburg: ~ at Nashl
vile and Knoxville: IS at Tampa.
The temperature will be lower. Mondayd
in New England, the middle Atlanti4
states, the Ohio valley and the loves
Lake region.
Showers and thunder storms are indtS1
Gated for the lower Lake regions. thu
Ohio valley and the east Gulf states. am
the showers will probably occur in New
England and the middle Atlantic state
Monday afternoon or night.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04
FRIDAYS BATTLE.
First Report of Bloody Engage
ment at Santiago.
Feint Made at Aguadores and Then
We Capture Caney.
Splendid Gunnery by Americans and improve
meat by Spanards.

On Associated Press Boat off Jura-
Kingston, ia. July 2.-7.11 A. M-The
battle of Santiago has ragged all day
and at O'Clock this afternoon Il. 600
American troops are laundering at the
outer fortitications of the doomed city.
Since daybreak Gen. Skaters army
has fought it's way across two and q
half miles of bitterly contested and
strongly fortified country. and the en-
tire line from left to right is within
gunshot of Santiago town
The Spanish killed and wounded are
undoubtedly numbered by hundreds
The Spanish strongholds Of Caneyi
and Ell Paso have fallen and the forts
at A@uadores, just east of Moro Cas-
tie on the coast. has been blown to
runis by the guns of the fleet.
With the exception of about 1000
Juragua, the entire army is engaged
together with 1000 of Gen. Garcia's
Cuban troops. The men fought glor-
iously, and if the same measure of
success which attended today's en-
gagement follows the fighting of the
next "A hours, the American flag VIII
fly from Santiagos walls on Sunday.
Officers and men are fully convinced
that the city will be theirs by tomor-
row night.
The battle began just at daylight at
n point about eight miles from Jura
qua and four miles northeast of the
outer Notifications of Santiago
The general order for an advance
was issued by Gen. Shafter at dark
last night. and by midnight every man
in the army knew that q desperate
struggle would come at the dawn.
The news put the troops in a fever
of excitement, and the night was spent
in cheering and singing, the popular
strain being "Thcrell be a hot time
in Santiago tomorrow.
At 4 o'clock this morning. hundreds
of bugles rang out the reville and be-
fore the sun Had risen the great line
was complete. To the extreme left
svas Gen. Duflield with the SD Michi-
gan. his command having reached the
Aguadores bridge by train. Next to
the northeast was Cen. Kcnts divi-
sion, a mile and a half from the sea |
and held as a reserve force.
The center of the line was held by !
a cavalry division which, under Gen.
commanded by Gen. Sumner. owing
to Gen. Youn's illness Col. Woods of
the Rough Riders commanded his bri-
gadee which consisted of the 1st Regu
lars the 1st Volunteers, the 10th Regu
lars and one Battalion of the 9th Regi-
ment Cavalry, all dismounted with the
exception of two troops on the extreme
right under Gems. Lawton and Chaffee,
fully five miles from the sea.
II had been arranged tat General
Duffield should make a feint of attack
ing Aguadores, in order to draw atten-
tion from the main movement, and at
5 o'clock, Gen Lawtons troops moved
forward, led by battery Of the 1st
artillery, under command of Capt. Al
lyn Capron. Every man III the army
carried three days rations and am
munition to match, and every one knew
that he was not eXpectetfto return 20
camp until Santiago had fallen.
The first shot was fired from the bat-
CONTINUED on page ~
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04
SPANISH LOSS.
Estimated That 4t Carey Alone They Lost
1000 Men.

A conservative estimate by army
men-not ofiicials-is that our casual
ties during yesterdays fighting We're
nearly, if not quite, 1000, about ID per
cent of which We're deaths.
Today's casualties among the Ameri-
can side We're much fewer, because our
troops had been well entrenched the
night before. The following is the list
(Continued on page 2.) :
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04
SIMPSONS WORK
In Bombardment of Santiago
Was Simply Superb.
Pours Perfect Shower of Shot and
Shell Into Defences.
Wonderful Marksmenship Displayed by Our
Brave Blue Jackets.

| Copyright 1895. by The Associated Prcss)
OF Santiago De Cuba, July Via
| Port Antonio ia, ana Kingston, ia,
Sunday. July 3.-The men on the flag
| ship New York, We're pretty tired lot
| after 9-hours' fighting. yesterday.
when they turned out at O'Clock, this
morning. At ; o'clock, the fleet went
to general quarters. The knowledge
that Moro Castle was not to be spar
greatest satisfaction among the gun
ners.
! Rear Admiral Sampson said to the
correspondent nj Of The Associated Press
shortly before the firing commenced: 4
Gen. Shafter sent me word last night.
that the batteries at the mouth of the
harbor had fired on his troops. | am
almost certain that Gen. Shafter is
mistaken. as all our informal ation shows
that no guns bear shorcwar1. How
ever, | thought it best to lombard
again. today. 1t will be useful and
may have a moral effect that will as
SiSt the army"
With the flagship New York leading
the eastern end of the crescent of ships
the fleet steamed in shore 300o yards
from MORO until in Il position to emf
lade both the eastern batteries.
At SAC the firing commenced. The
seI was smooth and light breeze was
blowing. For the first 10 minutes the |
craftsmanship of the American gun
ners was splendid, one of the eastern |
batteries being SO badly punished that |
not 2 shot was fired from it during the !
engagement
A few small shells from the western
batteries dropped around the ships. but
hit nothing. The terrific fusladc of
heavy shells from all the battleships Of
the United States navy silenced the
particularly good shot from the flag
ship New York sent gun on one Of
the eastern batteries flying high into
the air and enormous red clouds Of
earth and debris rose all around Moro.
The smoke from the ships drifted from
east to west.
At $50 the firing had become slower
and more delibrate. The Indiana.
Oregon and Massachusetts We're sig
nailed to go right in front of the har
Dor to shell the punta Gorda batteries
inside on the eastern arm. They
steamed to within 1000 yards of the
shore. The oregon took a shot at
MORO Castle and down came the
Spanish flag. At sight of this splendid
piece of craftsmanship the crews of
the different ships cheered enthusiasts
tically for several minutes.
The three battleships then kept up
an incessant fire upon the Punta Gorda
batteries. doing great havoc to the for
and the works in course Of
Not a shot came from
the enemy.
The other ships contented themselves
by taking occasional shots at Morr1
Castle. Its ancient battlements were
knocked to pieces and great holes
doomed up in the parapets.
At 7.25 p. NJ. Admiral Sampson hois-
ted the signal cease firing" but it was
half an hour later before the Oregon
had fired her last shot.
AS the ships returned to their block
aiding stations two futile shots We're
fired at them from 5-inch rapid fire
guns on one Of the western batteries.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04

The general advance in the wholesale
price of cigars during the past few
weeks is evidence to the smoker and
dealer that the honestly made
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04
WASHINGTON Forecast.

Washington July 3-Forecast "a
Maine. New Hampshire and Vermont
showers and thunder storms; coOie1|
westerly winds.
For Massachusetts, Rhode Island and
connecticut: Fair weather, followed by
sAowers and thunder storms, Monday
afternoon or night; cooler; southwestern
winds, becoming northwesterly.
For eastern New York: Showers and
thunder storms; cooler; west to north-
west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04
FAIR AND COOLER.

Boston, July 3.-Fair, except prob
ably local showers in the afternoon =
evening; cooler; west to northwestef(
ly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-07-04
Manila Expedition Ar
rives at Cavite June 80.
CapturesL sLadroneIs1ands
With Spanish Officials.

Hong Kong, July 3.-The United
States dispatch boat Zafiro which left
Cavite. Manila harbor on July l. has
arrived here.
She reports that the American
troops in the transports City of Sid
ney. City of Peking and Australia. con-
voyed by the Charleston, arrived at