The San Francisco call., 1898-05-13

men. Ensign Bagley was about 26 years old, and while the fleet was sta toned here he was one of the most pop ular men in the service. The news of his death came as a terrible shock to all who knew him. It has always been a foregone conclusion that the torpedo boat was among the first to fall, as the work is most dangerous, but in spite of this, when the fleet was stationed here and changes in assignments were fre- quently made, all the young men of the service were eager for torpedo boat duty.
 The Hudson shows the effect of the fight. Her smokeStack is punctured with bullet holes and her cabin and decks are smashed and splintered
 The Winslow's dead are now lying at an undertaking establishment. They were taken there in a rough wagon, still covered by the stars and stripes The rude conveyance was followed by a large crowd, and all day long the doors of the shop have been surround ed by a large gathering. Naval off, cers, marines and sailors went there to lock upon the faces of their dead comrades.
 Some of the bodies show fearful wounds. Ensign Bagley was literally torn to pieces. His body will be en- balmed and shipped home.
 Offer Varveres had his throat cut open by sharp piece of shell, which apparently severed his windpipe as if slashed with razor.
 Fireman Daniels had his left shouI der ripped up and the right side of his head torn open.
 The body of Tunnel, the colored cook, shows no wounds.
 Fireman Meek was hit in the groin.
 No orders for the disposition of the bodies have vet been issued.
 WASHINGTON, May 12.-The yes sels blockading Cardenas were the gunboat Machias, torpedobo Foote and Winslow and revenue-cutter Hud- son.
 Secretary Long promptly wired to Commodore Remey at Key West for details of the affair.
 Ensign Bagley was a native of North Carolina His mother Mrs. W. H. Bag ley, resides at 125 South street, Raleigh, N. c. Bagley was appointed to the Ma val Academy in September, 1891, from the Fourth District of North Carolina. He graduated June 30 last year, and was appointed an ensign on the day following. While a cadet attached to the academy he was assigned to make cruises in the Texas, Montgomery h. diana and Maine. Upon being appoint ed an ensign last June he was assigned to duty on the Indiana, but in the fol- lOWlng month was tIdHSlcrTeu to the Maine. He served in that ship until November 23 last. when he was or dered to the Columbian Iron Works for duty in connection with the Winslow, which was under construction at that time When she was completed and put in commission last December he was attached to her and remained so until the moment of his death
 The disposition of the remains of the young officer await an expression from his mother, but it is believed they will be taken from Key West with de- tail of naval officers
 Lieutenant John Baptist Bernadou, who was reported as being wounded, is one of the most dashing and venture some young officers in the naval ser vice It was because of this very qual- ity that he was selected for the com mand of the Winslow. as it was known that the service required would be of the most hazardous character. Lieu tenant Bernadou is really an expert in torpedo work. He watched the build ing of the Winslow almost from the time the keel was laid to her trial trip as inspector in charge, and took com mand of her immediately upon her ac- ceptance by the Government. He was born in November. 1858, in Philadel- phfa. and was appointed to the Naval Academy by President Grant in 1876