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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-27
May Not send Troops There.

General Lee. it Is understood. is some
what disposed to think that the Spanish
army in Cuba viii. i'm course of time. be
forced TO abandon their fight i'm the island
without this country sending troops
there. With Habana and all Of the other
leading ports of Cuba blockaded by the
United States navy, IL will be impOssi-
BILE for the Spanish army either TO receive
reinforcemelts or provisions. Without
such aid, IL would seem that 1t must
only be a question of time when the Span
sh will be forced TO come TO terms or
evacuate.
The navy OF that government, General
Lee is quoted as saying, is too far from
the base Of Cuban operations to 80 to the
aid Of their army on the island. If they
should sail. it would be impossible for
them TO obtain coal for steaming pur-
poses. There is coal I'm Cuba. should the
Spanish fleet reach there, but il is not
accessible 10 them. The coal regions Of
the island are for the most part i'm pos
session Of the insurgents. and Therefore
beyond the reach Of their enemies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-27
snnniards Run Out of Jones,iIie.

MIDDLEsBORO'. KY. April 3.-Two
Spaniards, with bears. were run out OF
Jonesville, Va One Was seriously hurt,
huG aha JaaIAI.la eAc2neo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-27
The Weather.

1 WASHINGTON, April 2s.-Fore.
tFklR cast for Wednesday,:
u For Nirginla-FaAr weather
l Wednesday preceded by threat.
ening weather. and possibly showers In
the morning. in southeast portion; warm
er; northerly winds.
For North Carolina and South Caro-
llna-Generally fair weather. preceded by
showers In the morning near the coast:
warmer in the Interior; winds becoming
northwestery.
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was sh0wery and cooler.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-27

Governor Tyler did not receive from the
war department yesterday the details
for the mobilization OF Virginia troops
which had been promised In the telegram
f,cm Secretary Alger received Monday
afternoon. Following is copy Of the
letter which Governor Tyler Will receive
from Secretary Alger to-day:
"Sir Under the act OF Congress TO pro-
vide for temporarily increasing the mill
ias,. Ia slisla AMI. .4f sha IiHiil-d Stat-
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-05-05

New York, Puritan and
Cincinnati Fire on
Matanzas.
SPANISH RETURNED THE FIRE

treat Damage Done to the Fortifica-
tons of the Cuban Port-Beiieycd
mere Was Also Loss of Life.No
On Board the Flagship New York, off
Matanzas, April 29.-The New York,
the Puritan and the Cincinnati bonn
oarded the forts at the mouth OF Matan-
zas harbor this afternoon. There were
no casualties on our side, but it is be-
lleved that the hail of iron which
pounded in the forts must have caused
loss OF life to the Spaniarls, though
nothing is known definitely.
The engagement commenced at 1857,
ana ceased at l:l5. The object of the
attack was to prevent the completion of
the earthworks at Punta Gorda.
"A battery on the eastward arm Of the
bay opened fire on the flagship, and
this was also shelled.
About II S-inch shells were fired
from the eastern forts, but all fell
short.
About five or six light shells were
fired from the half-completed battery.
Two OF these whizzed over the New
York, and the others fell short. The
ships left the bay for the open sea, the
object OF discovering the whereabouts
of the batteries. having been accom-
plished.
In the neighborhood of 300 shots
were put on land from the three vessels
from range of from 1000 to 1000
yards.
RearAdmiral Sampson, when asked
if he was satisfied with the result,
said:
ayes, am. expected to be-.
The half-completed Spanish earth
works and battery We're apparently
blown up by the shells
All the ships engaged showed ex-
cellent workmanship throughout the
engagement. and when they We're firing
at the shortest range, nearly every
shell took effect
The forts which were bombarded
We're on low-lying point, and were
considered merely earthworks They
did not make good target, yet when
the big buns We're fired at the shortest
range, portions OF the forts could be
seen flying in the air at every shot
The flagship returned to Havana, and
the Puritan and Cincinnati were lett
on the Matanzas station.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-05-05
DEWEY'S FLEET.


Asiatic Squadron Goes to Manila to
secure IL Base of Operations.
Washington, April 29.-As to the
imminence of a naval battle off the
Philippine islands, the naval authori-
ties here seriously doubt whether the
Spanish fleet will make Il stand against
the American ships. Their reason for
this belief is that the Spanish fleet is
very inferior to the American force
under Admiral Dewey. The depart
ment, therefore, is satisfied that the
Spanish will not do battle on the high.
seas with Admiral Dewey, but will re-
main in port to secure the protection
of the batteries of Manila, and the de-
partment is not expecting an engage
ment for about two days. Without
giving an explanation for setting this
time, the department allows it to be
surmised that the estimate is based on
its knowledge of Admiral Dewey's
whereabouts.
There is no certainty that there will
De an engagement at All III tHe lHllne-
date futur" The main purpose OF the
American expedition is to seize and
hold some suitable Spanish territory in
the Philippines as base of operations.
1t is thought this can be done without
attacking Manila at all, by Selling
some convenient point on the islands
The Spanish fleet at the Philippines
may resist the United states fleet 10,
short time, with assistance of the
guns from the Spanish forts, but other
wise the American vessels would make
very short work of the Spanish squad
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-05-05
READY FOR THE SIEGE


Provisions.
st. Thomas, West Indies, April 30.
Porto Rico advices received here to-
day say that four Spanish gunboats
are at san Juan de Porto Rico. They
are being painted black or possibly
dark gray.
Martial law has been proclaimed in
Porto Rico, and it is being enforced in
tyrannlcal manner. Crowds of peo-
pie are leaving for the interior, and the
capital is almost deserted by the civil
ian population.
The military are most actively en-
gagged i'll preparing for defense Thirty
torpedoes have been planted in the
channel. In addition, an old steam
ship has been sunk across the harbor
entrance, the buoys in the channel
have been altered and from Monday
last. after the news OF the blockade of
Havana reached there. accompanied by
a report that the Cuban capital had
been BON bardel, all lights were order
cd eXtingushed ut night. The French
residents, when these advices left San
Juan, We're seeking refuge in the
French cruiser Admiral Rigault dc
Genuilly.
An American sugar estate it is an
nounced, was plundered after the re-
ceipt OF the news of the declaration of
war between Spain and the United
States, The British consul at San
Juan, who has charge of American in
terests, has cabled to his government
requesting that a British warship he
sent to that port.
Spanish steamers landed at Maiguez,
20 miles from San Juan, Tuesday, a
quantity of arms and ammunition, and
there was a similar landing Of supplies
at San Juan Tuesday. Besides this,
about $4,000 tons of provisions were
landed at san Juan Sunday last The
warehouses OF Porto Rico are reported
to be full of provisions, and the Span
ish authorities say they can stand a
seige of two months.
All their coast lights have now been
ordered to be eXtinguished.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-05-05
HIS FIRST INFORMATION.
Surprising Ignorance of IA British Skip
per stopped by the Flagship.

Surprising Ignorance of IL British Skip
per stopped by the Flagship.
On Board the Flagship New York,
off Havana, April 2S.-The first news
from Havana reached the squadron this
evening, when the British steamer
Lulline was stopped by the flagship.
The Lurline is commanded by Captain
Tucker. She halls from London, and
was bound from Havana for Bermuda.
She has 200 cabin passengers on board,
besides IA cargo of horses and sugar.
She is the first boat known to have left
Havana since last Friday, when the
blockade was commenced.
She was seen coming out from FL
Moro about P. NJ, and was about
six miles from land before the New
York started on her trail Smoke
poured from the flagship's smokestack
as she rushed through the water to cut
off the stranger who was going at
good pace.
Lieutenant Marble was sent on board
by Captain Chadwick. The Cubans on
the deck shouted 'Hurrahn' and wave ii
tain Tucker gave satisfactory proofs Of
the Lurline's identity. lie said the
people in Havana did not know that
the war was in progress. The English
consul-general had said nothing to
him, SO the captain alleged, about the
war or the blockade. When asked
what explanation was given in Havana
for the appearance of the American
ships outside Ell Moro, Captain Thicker
said he had not bothered his head about
it, and had not heard any one talking
on the subject.
1t is the OPINION of this correspond
ent that very little reliance can be
placed on Captain fuckers story.
The Ell Moro batteries We're believed
to be firing at something about . p. NJ,
but it was impossible to ascertain
definitely whether this was so or not.
The news from Matanzas, Cardenas
and Mariel is meager, but it indicates
that the blockade has been firmly estab-
lished at those ports.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-05-05

Washington, April 29.-So far as
could be learned, the officials OF the
administration were not notified of the
Commandment OF Matanzas yesterday
afternoon. The navy department keeps
telegraph Office open in the building
all night and a confidential official re-
mains at the department all night to
translate the messages as received.
There was considerable business done
over the wires till the early morning
hours, but none OF the dispatches were
sent either to the White House OF to
the secretary of the navy.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-05-05
FRANCE is NEUTRAL.
Ofiicial Notice Has Been Received Of
the Proclamation.

Washington, April 30.-The French
embassy today received a cablegram
from Paris announcing that decree OF
neutrality between the United States
and Spain has been issued, and that a
detailed copy will be forwarded by
mail. On receipt of the dispatch, the
French ambassador, NJ. Cambon, wrote
to the state department informing it of
Frances neutrality. The cable notice
is brief, stating only that the decree
follows the treaty of Paris of 1886.
The state department has also been
informed that Mexico, Argentine Re-
public, Corta and Belgium have pro-
claimed neutrality. Corea's neutral
ity is considered important, owing to
her proximity to the Philippines.
The state department has heard
nothing from Germany, but this causes
no apprehension, owing to the strong
assurances Germany has given that she
will observe strict neutrality between
the belgerents. This assurance was
conveyed to Ambassador White, and is
looked upon a. practically equivalent
to q foimal declaration OF neutrality.
Germany, Austria and Portugal are the
last OF the important European nations
to declare their attitude.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-05-05

Easton, Pa, April 3O.-The town OF
Dover, in Morris county, y. j., and
the country within radius of 20 miles
was startled this afternoon by Il series
OF terrific explosions, the first of which
occurred at 2:l0 O'Clock. The expo-
sion occurred in the Atlantic Powder
Company's works, and the plant is now
a mass of ruins. Six wmkmen were
injured, some probably fatally. The
remains of the dead have not been re-
covered. They are:
Alfred Rarick, William Stumpf,
Casper Ray, David scheer, William
IIaycock, Elias Abcr. All the killed
were married and left families.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-05-05
TO GUARD THE COLUMBIA,
Auxiliary Naval Vessel Will lie Sta
toned at the Mouth,


toned at the Mouth.
Washington, April 30.-It is the in
tentlon OF the navy department to have
one auxiliary naval vessel stationed at
the mouth of the Columbia river for its
protection, or in case of necessity. The
probah llties are that one OF the mcr-
chant vessels which have been negot-
ated for on the coast will be used for
thls purpose, or some vessel that can
be readily obtained on the Columbia.
She will probably be armed with six
Founders and rapid-fire guns. The Or.
eson naval reserve will probably be
mustered in for service as her crew, as
1t is desired that men familiar with
the river and Pacific Northwest be in
command or in position to render SER
vice on board the cruiser.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-05-05
The Oregon Nearing Montevideo.

Chicago, April pa special to the
News from Washington says: The navy
department has received word that the
battle-ship Oregon was spoken few
hundred miles below Montevdeo. The
vessel was booming along under forced
draught, and making good speed. She
viii stop at Montevdeo for coal, and
will proceed to Key West with all pos
sibe haste The officers are not con-
cerned for her safety.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-05-05
FAM lNE IN HAVANA.
The City's supply of Beef Has Given
Out ii Prices Have Advanced,

oui-til Prices Have Advanced,
New York, April 2S.-A correspond.
ent Of the World sends the following
Cuban advices via Key West:
Havana is completely ont of beef, al
though large shipments are expected
from Mexico.
All necessaries OF life have gone up
to prices never heard of, and if some
thing Is not done at once, many will
perish of hunger.
Families of means have stored large
supplies of stores in their houses.
All Cuban families leaving are urged
to stay the offer being that they will
be respected and protected.
Blanco has issued orders to arm all
men, and the order is being obeyed,
and even boys OF IA years are being
taken in.
Large numbers of Cubans have joined
the insurgents around Havana.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-05-05
SAILED FOR THE WEST.


Bayonne, France, April 29.-Ac-
cording to a letter just received here
from Madrid, dated Tuesday, Span
ish squadron, consisting OF four iron
clads and three torpedo-boat dcstroyers
sailed for the United States yesterday.
1t was rumored that the squadron was
to steam directly across the Atlantic
and lombard Northern ports of the
United States. The port from which
this squadron sailed is not mentioned.
1t was said, however, that a second
squadron, consisting OF four iron-clads
and two cruisers, was being formed at
Cadiz. Its destination was unknown.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-05-05
MINES IN THE COLUMBIA.
Governor Lord Officially Notified OF
Their Existence.

Salem, Or, April 30.-Governor
Lord today received from Adjutant-
General Cotbin, at Washington, the
following telegram:
The secretary of war requires me
to inform you. in reply to your toe-
gram of the 22d inst. instructions have
been sent to engineer officers to plant
mines in rivers and harbors. Regula-
tons for navigation of friendly vessels
have been approved and published by
the secretary of War."
The governor desires that all persons
concerned take notice of the facts in
the telegram.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-05-05

Washington, April 29.-In the war
department there is growing belief
that the campaign proper IN Cuba Will
not be in full swing before next fall,
when the rainy season has ended.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-05-05

Olympia, April 29.-The supreme
court has affirmed judgment in the case
of the state, respondent, VS.. Johnny
Tommy and Charlie Moses, Indians
appellants, charged with murder in the
first degree, committed in Skagit coun-
ty, May ), last year
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-05-05
COMMANDMENT OF HAVANA.


ernment.
Washington, April 29.-The war sit
uation is substantially this:
The blockading squadron remains
passive before Havana, with no present
purpose of bombarding or OF drawing
the fire of the shore batteries. The
Strategic purpose OF an effective block
ade Of the Cuban coast is being accom-
plished to the entire satisfaction of the
authorities here. There is no indica-
ton that part of the fleet will be
withdrawn for the purpose of aifording
additional protection to North Atlantic
ports.
No word had come to the department
no to the close of office hours OF the ar
rival Of the Montserrat at CienfugOs.
The officials are inclined to believe that
if She has gotten into port she tld so
before the blockade of Cieniugos had
begun.
The very fact that the Madrid Off
Gals have rather Ostentatlously tie
clared that the Spanish fleet has sailed
to bombard the cities ON the North At
lantic coast is taken as certain lndl-
cation at the navy department OF the
utter improbablity OF such movement.
II this were contemplated, the Spanish
officials would be the very last to make
their purpose public.
The navy department, as yet, has
made no arrangements for the care of
prisoners taken by our warships, but
the legal officers of the department
think they should be sent to Boston
naval prison.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-05-05

New York, April 29.-The 10th an
niversary Of the birthday of General
L. 5. Grant was celebrated tonight
with a banquet at the Waldolf-Astoria,
under the auspices OF the Grant Monu-
ment Association. Two Hundred and
forty-siX guests were present.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-05-05
Letter From AN Oregon Apprentice.

Tacoma, April 20. - Mrs. Susie
Peters, OF this city, today received
letter from her son, who is an appren-
tice on the battle-ship Oregon. The
letter is dated Calao, Peru, and says
they are on the lookout for Spanish tor
pedO-b boats, ami expect to see one. He
says a Spanish warship left Calao three
days before the arrival of the Oregon.
The latter expected to leave Callao as
soon rs she finished coaling.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-05-05

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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-05-05

Maine factories sold $3.50, 600 worth
OF wooden shoe pegs in 1891.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-05-05

At Roubaix, one OF the socialist
strongholds of France, the II 600 pub
lie school children receive free food ana
clothing at the expense OF the town.
The late Mrs. Julia W. James OF
Boston. left nearly all her estate, val
ned at $542 0G9, to the Museum OF flne
Arts and the Institute of Technology
Corea's first railway, 20 miles IN
length, is being constructed by Amer
lean contractors. 1t is to extend from
Chemulpo, on the Yellow sea, to
Seoul, the capital.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-05-05
J Items.

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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-05-05

New York, April 2S. -Agents of the
captured Spanish steamer Panama say
the vessel and cargo are valued at over
S250,O0O
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-05-05

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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-05-05

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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-16
VETERAN FIREMEN.
Members Who Did Service the First Ten Years of the Department
 OrCanize.

The members of the San Francisco Paid Fore Department who served during the first ten years of its existence December 8, 1896 to December 3, 1S76), held their sec ond meeting last night in B'na1 Birth Hall. There was a large attendance and much enthusiasm prevailed.
 The committee on organization, consist ing of J. T. Bonnfeld Hugh Colvin. James B. Barber, Charles Bell and w. G. Cue: reported a long list of names of those who had served during the time which made them eligible for membership. The committee on banquet, to be held on January T. was given full power to act. The veterans will meet next Wednesday at the same place, when the report Of the committee on constitution and bylaws will be acted upon and final organization effected.
 The following entertained the boys with old fire "reminiscences: Retired Assistant Chief c. ". Kennard, Silas Lander. the first driver of Engine 3; Fred C. Hensley of Engine 4; James Grady, ex-foreman Of Engine s; w H. Miller, ex-foreman of Engine 4: Richard Cox, ex-foreman of Hose: John Watkins, one of the first mem bers of Engine ?; G. E. Luther Of Englne $ NJ Byron. George Silvey Of Truck; John McGreevy and Tom Sawyer of 6 Engine; j. w. Kentzel of Truck; B. F. Curr1er, Engine: s. McDoweH, eX-foreman or 4 Engine M. M. Baker, Truck, and w. J. Harrington. ex-foreman of Engine.
 The temporary officers are: $. McDoW- eIl president Richard Cox, first vice president: Thomas Sawyer, second vice president; G. w. Kennard, treasurer, and w G. Cue, secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-16
Miraculous Cure of Asthma.

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 Mrs. Mary Zachery, Pleasant Hill, La, says: T have found your Asthma Cure permanent cure for asthma, for which I used it years ago. I have never had the slightest return of the trouble since. I have also found your remedy excellent in Bronchial affec- tions. I shall ever have feeling of gratitude for the benefits derived from your Cure"
 Packages of Schiffmann's Asthma Cure may be obtained of all Druggists at soc and s1 co per package or by writ ing to Dr. R. Sehiffmann, Box S04, St. Paul, Minn.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-16
W. F. MAGGARD, THE STATE
 NORMAL SCHOOL TRUSTEE.

official favor. The Governor has yet one more commissioner to appoint. as Paris Kilburn's term expired last May and no one has yet been named as his successor The compensation attaching to the office Is $36O0 per annum, payable by the banks of the State. A. w. Barrett, who receives one of the rich plums, is about to retire from four years of commendable service as adjutant general of California. His appointment may promote Colonel R. l.. Peeler, assistant adjutant general, to the rank of brigadier general.
 Following is list of the appointments made yesterday by the Governor:
 Managers of Southern California State Hospital-Thomas J. Lewis, vice James A. Gibson, term expired; :; Randolph Seely, vice H. L. Drew, term expired.
 Normal School, San Diego-I. B. Dockweiler, vice Hines, resigned.
 Board of Dental Examiners-F. F. Tebbets, vice self, term expired.
 Bank Commissioner-A. W. Bar rett, vice H. W. Magee, term expired.
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