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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-06-07

and during the engagement ran the
Merrlmac into the narrow entrance of
the harbOr and opened her sea valves.
allowing her to sink. Just inside the
entrance the channel is so narrow that
a vessel as large as the Merrimac
sunk there would make it impos-
sible for Adm. Cervera's ships to pass
on either side of her. 1t is hoped that
the report that one of her officers and
some Of her crew were captured by the
spanish is incorrect, yet it is realized
that 1t was a dangerous task which
they had to perform, and, though Adm.
Sampson doubtless took every precau-
ton possible to enable them to escape.
they may have been unable to get off
the sinking vessel and get safely past
the Spanish batteries at the entrance
to the harbor in a small boat to where
they could be picked up by one of the
vessels of the American feet.
Now that Adm. Sampson has thorouUh-
ly blockaded the entrance to Santiago
harbOr and penned Adm. Cervera and
his ships inside, he can leave Commo-
dOre Schley in front of Santiago with
few ships, and can take the re-
mainder of his fleet to Porto Rico to
operate with the military expedition
against that island.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-06-07
A HERO DEAD.
Olympia at Manila, Died at Kobe,
Japan, June 4.

WASHINGTON, June Capt. Charles
Vernon Gridley, commander of the
cruiser Olympia, and one of the heroes
of the brilliant victory at Manila, is
dead. The announcement of his death
was received by the navy department
late Sunday afternoon in a cablegram
from Paymaster Calf, of the navy,
dated at Kobe, Japan, June 4, and di-
rected to Secretary Long
Capt. Gridley is the first American
officer of great prominence whose
death is direct result of the existing
war with Spain. As the commander
Of Adm. Dewey's splendid flag ship
and one of the Admiral's chief adj
visors, Capt. Gridley achieved distinc
ton at the battle of Manila bay and
added to his previous laurels by win
ming high praise from his superiors
IN the service for distinguished
gallantry and ability He fought
his ship from the coming tower, while
Adm. Dewey directed the movements
OF his squadron from the bridge of the
vessel 1t was not known for several
weeks after the engagement that
Capt. Gridley had suffered from it.:
and even now the precise nature
of his trouble is not disclosed.
Upon the arrival of the Zafre at
Hong Kong on May 20 the navy de.
partment was notified that Capt. Grid
ley had been condemned by a board OF
medical survey and ''invalided" home.
Subsequent advices received by the de-
partment indicated that Capt. Gridley
was suffering from the effects of a
rupture supposed to have been received
during the battle at Manila, but no de.
tails were given.
Capt. Gr1dley was born in Logans
port, Ind, in 1915, was appointed to the
naval academy from Hillsdale, Mich,
in 1860 by Representative Henry Wal
drOn, the Gridleys having removed
from Indiana to Michigan when their
son Charles was only three months old.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-06-07
Fast Time to Colorado.

A new through Sleeping Car line between
st. Louis and Colorado Springs will be estab-
lished over the Wabash-Rock Island Short
Line, May 18th, 1898. The time will be the
fastest made with through service between
these two points by many hours. A through
Sleeper will leave st. Louis on Wabash train
No. 3, at 9.20 a. M, arriving at Colorado
Springs the next morning at HOO, with d.
rect connection for Denver, arriving at lI.30
a. m. This is the fastest regular through
service ever established between St. Louis
and Colorado. Returning the Sleeper will
leave Colorado Springs at As p. m, and ar
rive at st. Louis the next evening at 6.l5
Patrons of this line will avoid the only I'M
pleasant feature heretofore attendant on Col
oradO travel, inasmuch as the trip through
Missouris fertile fields will now be by day
light, and the unattractive portion of Kansas
Will be traversed during the night, with the
mountain scenery to greet the tourists in the
morning.
The fast time of this line will naturally
commend the Wabash Route to intending
Colorado tourists
Particulars will be gladly furnished on APP
plcatiOn.
c. S. CRANE. G. P. & T. A., ST. Louis.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-06-07

dispatches from Cape Haytien and
Port au Prince, the former saying 3
o'clock and the latter s. It is posi- BILE
that this arises from a confusion be-
tween the figures and 81.
BALTIMORE, June 4.-The Merrimac
was purchased by the government
from the Lone Star Steamship Co. The
transfer was made in this city early in
April She was formerly the Norweg-
ian steamer Solveig, and was nearly
destroyed by fire at Newport News in
1896. She was built at Newcastle,
Eng, in 1894, was $50 feet long, A feet
beam and had net register of .. 1913
tons. The Merrimac left Norfolk
where she was fitted for government
purposes about a month ago.
CAPE HAITIEN, Haiti, June A sec
ond dispatch from Santiago de Cuba
states that it is believed that the Mer-
rimac was sent into the neck of the
harbor by Sampson for the purpose of
closing the port and thus prevent
the escape of the Spanish squad
ron. From information conveyed by
the prisoners it is believed they volun-
teered for this dangerous work and
that none persisted. They were pre-
pared for the explosion when it oc-
Cured.
New YORK, June "A Washington
dispatch TO the New York Herald
says:
No official information has been re-
ceived at the navy department of the
report that the collier Merrimac had
been sunk in the entrance to Santiago
harbor. The officials of the navy de-
partment however, are of the opinion
that the cablegram from Porto
Rico is correct, and that Adm.
Sampson has taken effective
means to prevent the Spanish feet
from giving him the slip and running
out under cover of a dark and rainy
night before the land forces can reach
Santiago and cooperate with him in
the contemplated land and sea opera
tiOns. 1t is thought probable
that he engaged the shore bat
teries with the guns of his feet
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-06-07
THE TERROR.
Spanish Torpedo Boat Destroyer, Reported
Sunk by American Ships-Believed
to Be the FurOr.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, June Ga dis
patch from Port Antonio says:
"A vessel that has arrived here from
Santiago de Cuba reports that the
Americans sunk on Friday night the
Spanish torpedo boat destroyer Ter
ror."
The assumption, based upon dis
patches from Madrid, has been that
the destroyer Terror, after leaving
Fort de France, went to Porto Rico
waters, and it is probable that the
Port Antonio dispatch confuses her
with her sister destroyer, the Furor,
as has several times been the case in
dispatches from other points.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-06-07
PERSPECTIVE OF SANTIAGO DE CUBA.

An American vessel, the Merrimac.
desert bed in the advices from Santiago
de Cuba as an auxiliary cruiser, MAX
ing dash to force the entrance, sue
ceeded in passing the first line of de-
lenses, but was torpedoed about five
hundred feet up the channel
She went down 'perpendicularlv'
"a pic). An officer, an engineer and
SIX seamen were taken prisoners The
number of victims is unknown.
Only the funnel and mastneads of
the sunken vessel can be seen.
There is great excitement in the
city. A part of the population assist
ed IN the fighting on the heights.
Everybody is astounded at the au-
3acity of the American vessel.
The American squadron was cruis-
ing all the while in the offing.
CAPE HAYTIEN, Hayti, June 4.-The
American fleet, according to advices
received by cable from Santiago de
Cuba, the cable being under Spanish
control, opened fire again at 3 o'clock
Friday morning on the Notifications
and war ships.
hC communicating Was we'll sustained
until 4 o'clock a. IN.
One of the United States auxiliary
cruisers well armed attempted to
force the passage into the harbor
The Spanish allowed the cruiser to
cross the first line of torpedoes. but
before she arrived at the second line
they dischared at her torpedo. which
broke a great hole in her side and
caused her to sink almost instantly.
bow first.
The name of the vessel is not known.
nor is the number of victims reported.
One officer, one engineer and six
sailors were made prisoners.
A dispatch from Santiago says that
the vessel sunk is understood to be the
Merrimac. Only the extremities of
her funnel and two nasts are visible
above the water.
The Santiago advices to Cape Hav-
tien, in referring to the sunken vessel
as auxiliary cruiser, probably mistake
her character. The Merrimac is a col
lier and always has been a collier.
Ut viii be noted that there is an inn
portant discrepancy as to the time at
which the bombardment is said to have
begun Friday morning between the
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-06-07
win Hold Porto Rico.

WASHINGTON, June 4-The admins
tratlon, backed by its most prominent
advisor. has, it is said, come to the de.
termination permanently hold Porto
Rico, when 1T shall have becomesours
with Haiti and Cuba as independent
uolics, with Great Britain controIl-
ing bermuda and Jamaica, and with
the United States owning Porto Rice,
the West Indies, with the exception of
a few smaller islands, would be in safe
hands and the gateway to the gulf
would be well guarded.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-06-07
The RevoIution in VenezueIa.

PANAMA, Colombia, via Galveston,
Tex, June 6.-News from various
sources received via Carthagena indi-
Gates that the revolution in progress
in Venezuela, headed by the conserva-
tive leader, Mocho Hernandez despite
official reports, seems to be formidable
and daily gaining Roadway.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-06-07
Hoods Pills cure indigestion. biliousness-
Legal Wit.

''What's the matter there?" said the
inst been released from the witness stand.
and was rurnmaging amongst the jury.
GIVE lost my hat, replied the defendant.
in an injured tone.
''Perhaps Mr.. H has it." said the de-
PENDANTS counsel, indicating the counsel for
the other side.
''Not L." replied that gentleman, "but
hope to have his whole suit before we get
through. Chicago Tribune.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-06-07
1t Is Said Eight Of the Crew Els
capped Drowning But Were
Taken Prisoners.
American Reports Say Sampson PuF-
pOSely Sank the Boat i'll
the Channel,
And That No Lives Were Losu-WashiE gton
Authorities Believe This Correct, and
That Cervera Is Now Held Pris-
Oner at Santiago de Cuba.

PORT AU PRINCE, June 4-Friday
morning at o'clock the American
squadron again began d bonn bardment
of the Notifications of Santiago de
Cuba and a lively cannOnade ensued
for two hours, which silenced the
Spanish batteries.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-06-07
Drowned in Chickamaura Greek

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, June 4.-Ro-
Maid Mcdonald, private, 1st Missouri
infantry, of St Louis, was drowned
while bathing in Chickamauga creek,
making the fifth man who has been
drowned In the same waters. His
body is lying in an undertaking estab-
hshment in this city and no directions
have yet been given as to its DISPOSE
ton.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-06-07
Hobson TO BE Promotsd

WASHINGTON, June ct was stated
Sunday night at the white house that
the recommendation of the president
as to the promotion of Junior Lieut.
Hobson would not be sent to congress
before Tuesday. By that time it is
expected that the arrangements for
the exchange of the prisoners will
have been concluded
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-06-07

DUNKIRK, Ind, June 6.-Mrs, VIM.
Camp, of this city, while cooking mush,
fell in comatose condition, pulling the
hot mush on her, burning her face and
neck frightfully. The chances for re-
covery are unfavorable.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-06-07
The Alfred Arrives ar Hal;..

HALIFAX, N. s., June 6.-The Ameri-
can steam yacht Alfred, from the great
lakes, bound to New York. having
been secured by the United States gov
eminent, arrived Sunday for coal.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-06-07
shnke Into Ynnr Shoes

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet.
It cures painful, swollen, nervous, smarting
feet and instantly takes the sting out of
cOrns and bunions. It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age Aliens Foot Ease makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot, tired, ach-
ing. feet. Try it to-day. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores, 25c. Trial package FREE.
Address Allen s. Olmsted. lie Roy, N Y
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-06-07
Bryan's Regiment Goes to the Philippines

LINCOLN, Neb., June 6.-Adjt Gen.
Barry has received telegram from
Secretary Alger saying that the Third
regiment of volunteer infantry organ
lied by W. j. Bryan has been accepted
by the government, and that it will be
added to the contingent going to the
Philippines.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-06-07
Saw a Meteor in Dav Time.

NOBLEsvILLE, Ind, June 6.-Dr. w
E. Graham, while driving in the coun-
try three miles west of this citv at
noon, saw very bright meteor de-
scend in the southeast. Notwitb.
standing the fact that the sun was
shining brightly the meteor was easily
decernable, being exceedingly brilliant
Such an observance is very rare in +ba
day time,
Morgan Income Tax Amendment Raiao....
WASHINGTON, June 6.-The MORGAN
income tax amendment to the war
revenue bill was rejected, IS to 50 i'm
the senate Saturday afternoon.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-06-07

Whenever there is more than one way Of
doing thing, the other fellow invariably
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-06-07
A Half MPmOrv

Teacher-Who discovered American"
Street Gamin latter deep thought)-I dis.
remember his name, but he was a Dago.-
n. Y. Weekly.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-06-07

From Mrs. MoLLIE E. HERREL, Pow
ell Station, Tenn:
"Forthree years I suffered with such a.
weakness Of the back, could not
perform my household duties. I also
had falling of the womb, terrible bear
ing-down pains and headache. have
taken two bottles of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound and feel
like new woman. recommend YOUR
medicine to every woman know.''
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-06-07

No woman ever gets enough religion to
love her rival.-Atchison Globe.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-06-07
From Mrs. MELISSA PHILLIPS, Lex

From Mrs. MELISSA PHILLIPS. Lex
ington, Ind, to Mrs. Pinkham:
Before began taking your medicine
1 had suffered for two years with that
tiredfeeling, headache, backacle, noap-
petite, and rundown condition of the
system. could not walk across the
room. 1 have taken four bottles of the
Vegetable Compound, one box of Liver
Pills and used one package of Sanative
Wash, and now feel like new woman,
and am able to do my work"
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-06-07

To Cure q Gold In One Day
Take Laxative lBromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-06-07
STRONG STATEMENTS.
Three Women Relieved Of Female
Troubles by Mrs. Pinkham.

From Mrs. A. w. SMITH, SO Summer
St, BiddefOrd, Me-:
For several years suffered with
various diseases peculiar to my sex.
Was troubled with burning sensation
across the small of my back, that all
gone feeling, was respondent, fretful
and discouraged; the least exertion
tired me. 1 tried several doctors but
received little benefit. At last I de-
cided to give your Lydia E. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound a trial. The eff
feet of the first bottle was magical.
Those symptoms of weakness that
was afflicted with, vanished like vapor
before the sun. I cannot speak too
highly of your valuable remedy. 1t is
truly boon to woman"
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-08
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Junior
Anyiliarv of the Diocese OF Delaware
was held in st. Johns Church, Elliott
avenue and Market street, yesterday
morning, The meeting was opened at
1880 O'Clock. when Il conference of the
managers and workers was held, after
which Il luncheon was served. The
anniversary exercises took place yester-
day, afternoon. Bishop Coleman, the
Rev. kensey j. Hammond, the Rev. H..
L. Dubening Of Philadelphia and Miss
Long of New Castle delivered addresses.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-08
THE SUM- WILMINGTON. DELAWARE. SUNDAY, MAY s, 1898

employees of the bridge building derart-
ment Of the Edge Moor iron works al
3. 30 O'Clock Yesterday afternoon,
The flag was purchased by the en-
ploves and the pole, which was given ty
The company, lowered to a height OF 10
feet above the ground. Patriotic songs,
we're sung by the members of tile school
and the residents OF the village. The
opening address was made by Superin'
tendent A. Nj. Morrison. \ patriotic ac-
dress was delivered by John j. Mona
CHAN. The unfurling of the flag was IN
charge OF Foreman j. o. Turner OF shop
C. When the flag reached the top OF the
pole. a small cord released 400 flags
which were Kept as mementoes OF 'he
occasion.
A handsome flag was raised on the
grounds of the Rockf I'd Athletic Gun
at Rockford at 3 O'Clock yesterday AFTER
noon. Appropriate ceremonies hcce m,
panied the raising OF the flag. Addresses
were made by the Rev. Harvey Ewing
OF Mt. Salem NJ. +. Church and William
J. Gibbons
At the sash mills OF jackson ohatl
cod Glory was also flung to the breeze
with appropriate exercises. Addresses
were made by the members OF the hrm
and employees.
That the spirit OF patriotism has en-
tered the hearts of all American citizens
man and child, was fully evidenced last
night when number of children. resId
ing in the vicinity OF Delaware avenue
and Bird street, congregated III an opel
lot.
A few minutes later the stars ant
strires were floating rom pole, which
had been erected during the afternoon
and the little ones gave vent to then
feelings by singing the ''Star Spang'et
Banner
Although no addresses were made tht
ceremony WAS witnessed by fully DIN
D 'rSOnS.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-08

Machines.
. THE LATEST AND BEST.
The only SEWING MACHINE that
does not fail in any point.
ROTARY MOTION and BALL BEAR
INGS make it the LIGHTEST RUNNING
Machine in the world.
Needles and parts for all makes OF
sewing machines for sale. Repairing
from SOC. up.
No. . EAST SEVENTH ST.
SAMUEL J. MELVILLE. Manager.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-08
Held For Highway Robbery.

In the office of Magistrate Kelley yes
terday morning Robert X. Smith and
Ralph Farra were each held in the sum
of $500 bail for the Court OF General
Sessions on the charge of highway
robbery.
James Cochran, of kennett Square,
came to this city on Friday for the pur-
pose OF collecting money. After taking
a number OF drinks he entered the stable
wards OF the Gibson House, where he
was followed by the defendants.
He was knocked down and his pockets
rihed. William Redmile, who has
charge OF the stables, testified to the at
fair and stated that he followed the mer
and saw Smith open the pocketbook and
divide with Farla.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-08
Tugs Trial Trip.

Shortly alter II O'Clock Yesterday
morning the Transfer tug No. II, built at
the shipyard> OF the Pussy X Jones
Company for the New York, New Haven
4 Hartford railroad left the wharres
q; the builders for trip over the waters
Of The Delaware river,
President Charles W. Pusey was in
charge OF the vessel with Captain Hea-
cock at the whrc! and Charles H..
Thatcher in the enginerooln. Snperin-
trndcnt Gardiner and Assistant Engineer
A. Rowland Gardiner of the railroad
company came on from New York To
company the tug ard lepor the re-
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-08
CARTING DONE AT TIE
SHORTEST NOTICE.

If you want any carting done you can find me
always ready To respond My location is between
French and King on Fourth street.
JOHN NJ. BECK,
No. I;l Reed street
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-08

McLeoad and Miss Edith N. Wilson,
daughter of John N. Wilson, has beer
announced. Both are residents Of Ches'
ter.
Miss Jennie Pierce OF kenton, Del.
was the guest Of Mrs. Frank II. Hrmont
: Mrs. Edwin G. Bolton Of Wilmington
is the guest of Miss Nellie Gibson.
James Morrison Of Port Deposit, Md.
is visiting relatives in Chester.
William Whitlock, the night baggage
master at the Chester depot, on the =.
W. q b. X. r., has passed his Goth veal
and says that in all that time he ha.
only worked for two parties, one
butcher in New Jersey, in his younger
days, and the balance of the time for the
above railroad company, He has
score OF friends in our little village ant
the boys all know Uncle Billy.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-08
Was Victorious.

+. y. Vallandigham OF Newark, has
received the following cablegram:
'IIong Kong, May 7.-NictOrious, I'M
hurt. Paymaster Martin"
Paymaster John II. Martin is a Della
ware College graduate Of the class rs,
and is on board the United States cruiser
Boston of Commodore Dewey's feet.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-08
New Castle.

Former members Of Company II, who
served under Col. Boyd, are making
preparations for following him into the
service OF the government 1t Is stated
that twenty-fOur men from tins city and
number from Georgetown and Har-
rington have signed for a company to be
commanded by Col. Boyd. Motorman
Mccoy left the employ OF the trolley
company last evening to join the ranks.
During the high wind Yesterday morn
ing the tshboat OF William Bartlett
broke loose at Delaware street wharf
and filled. The net became badly en-
tangled, and it will require the work OF
several men to straighten things.
Fires were lighted in the furnaces at
the Delaware iron works on Friday,
and number of men placed at work,
making preparations for the opening to-
morrow. About 300 men will be given
employment at once, and the number
will b. increased as the quantity Of iron
increases.
Loomis Q. Wise will remove to The
house No. 2l5 HARMONY street, recently
vacated by W. Marvin Truss.
The annual meeting Of the members
oi the First Presbyterian Church Will
be held in the lecture room of the
church on Wednesday evening OF next
week
The rehearsal by members OF the
First PRESBYTERIAN Sabbath school for
the Chlldrens Day services was held
in the school room on Friday evening.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-08
Railway Fight.

Chancellor Nicholson heard argument
yesterday morning in the case OF Spells
and Williamson vs.. the Gordon Heights
Railway Company. Peter J.. Cooper, Jr.,
and William S. Ililes represent the com
plainants who assert that the company
forfeited its charter by reason of its
failure to complete its line within the
two years Immediately succeeding the
passage Of the supplement. Willard
Salisbury is combating the proposition.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-08
WHEELER g. WILSON
New No. 9 Family
, SEWING MACHINE.

A great improvement over anything
ever made in the way of Sewing
Machines.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-08
Monitor Leaves.

The United States monitor Montauk
steamed down the Delaware river yes
terday morning, passing Delaware pier
at $40, in tow OF the tug Argus. The
wind on the river almost amounted to
gale, and the monitor will probably
anchor somewhere inside the capes until
the wind moderatts.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-08

A,fag lOx2O feet was unfurled by the