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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-05-05
TROOPS ON THE MOVE.
Break Camp and Are Rushed ON to
Tampa, Fla.-Busy Scenes at
Chickamauga Park.

Chattanooga, Tenn, April 30.-The
entire eight batteries of artillery be-
sides the Twenty-fourth infantry and
four companies of the Ninth cavalry,
broke camp Friday under orders to pro-
coed to Tampa, Fla, at once. AS fast
as possible men, guns, horses, caissons,
ammunition and camp paraphernalia
were loaded on the long line of cars
waiting for them at Battlefield sta
ton and started on their journey south.
Though no intimation of the ultimate
destination of the troops has been
given out here there is no doubt in the
minds of the officers and men that an
immediate invasion of Cuba, or at least
the capture and occupation of some
Cuban seaport, is in contemplation, in
order to open up line of communica-
ton with the Cuban forces under Gems.
Gomez and Garcia and act in coopera-
ton with these forces in the imme-
date relief of the starving reconcen-
trados and the driving of the Spanish
forces from the island.
Mobile, Ala, April 3o.-Thc Tenth
and Twenty-second regiments left camp
here late Friday afternoon, bound for
Tampa. They were all day getting off
from camp, beginning after drill at ten
o'clock.
New Orleans, April 3O.-The first reg
iment left here Friday night for Tampa,
waiting over for Gen. Skaters staff,
who were also ordered to meet the COM
mander in Florida. The impression
among army men is that the first army
corps sent into Cuba will be for the
purpose of cooperating with the in
Surpents b..
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-05-05
THE FIRST ENGAGEMENT.
Batteries Mt Matanxas Demolished
by Shot from Three War Vessels
of the United States Fleet.

Key West, Fla, April 2S.-The flag
ship New York, monitor Puritan and
cruiser Cincinnati, under Admiral
Sampson, bombarded the Spanish bat
teries that were in position and in
course of construction at the entrance
of Matanzas harbor. They were pretty
thoroughly destroyed.
The flagship was first fired upon by
the batteries at Point Ruban Cava and
Point Maya, while the Puritan, New
York and Cincinnati were reconnoiter-
ing for the purpose of locating and ulti-
mately destroying the works the Span
iards were building.
The list of dead on the Spanish side
must be large, but there is no way of
telling the number of fatalities.
The New York steamed in between
the batteries, and opened both broad
sides on the Spaniards.
The Puritan engaged the Cape Maya
battery and the Cincinnati went to
starboard of the. New York, close up to
land, and sent broadside of shells into
Ruba Cava.
The batteries returned the fire, but
not one of the shots took effect. They
fired explosive shells, and they all fell
wide of the mark, no damage of any
kind resulting.
The batteries were reduced in just 90
minutes.
The final shot from the enemy came
from Ruba Cava, and drew from the
Puritan a reply from one of her 12-inch
guns, which struck the battery and
blew up section of it.
Admiral Sampson made up his mind
when he went to Matanzas Wednesday
that something must be done. These
batteries had twice fired on the torpedo
beat Foote, and he decided that the
work of fortifying must be stopped if
possible.
Matanzas bay, at its mouth, is about
three miles wide. The town is about
four miles from the mouth of the river.
Rubal Cava point is on the west side of
the bay, and Point Maya on the east.
These points are slightly elevated
above the sea, but the batteries have
commanding positions. Behind the bat
teries are high hills, and it is believed
guns were mounted there in the brush
or thickets.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-05-05

conservatives, has said, Spain has al
ready lost the material advantages re-
sulting from the possession of Cuba,
but will fight to the last on the question
of maintaining the flag, preferring to
fight America openly rather than Amer
lea secretly fomenting insurrection.
The result of defeat, as Senior Silvela
puts it, will only mean a loss of what
has already gone, since Europe would
not allow any army of occupation in
Spain pending the paymenr of war in
demnity
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-05-05
VOTES WAR REVENUE.
House Passes the Ways and Means
Committee Dill-Adopted by
Majority of Fifty.

Washington, April 30.-The house passed
the war revenue bill with only the amend
ments agreed upon by the republican MEM
bers of the ways and means committee
added. In order to accomplish this par
liamentary maneuver was necessary, as
the whole time for amendments was ex-
hausted by the minority in trying to amend
the bond feature of the bill. Mr. Dingley
offered as a substitute an entirely new
bill containing these amendments after the
bill had been reported to the house. This
was an old parliamentary trick frequently
resorted to years ago. Many amendments
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-05-05
PRIZE OF THE TERROR.
American Monitor Captures Big
Spanish Steamer Guido-Hnd a
Rich Cargo on Board.

Key West, Fla, April 20.-The United
States monitor Terror captured the big
Spanish steamer Guido, bound from
Corunna, Spain, for Havana, early
Wednesday.
The prize had on board large cargo
of provisions and money intended for
the Spanish troops in Cuba. The cap
ture took place ten miles off Cardenas,
after a desperate chase, during which
the Terror and the gunboat Machias
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-05-05
Train Held Tn.

FL Paso, Tex, April 3o.-The west
bound Southern Pacific passenger train
No. 20 was taken in charge of by four
masked men at Comstock, Tex, at md
night Thursday night, and two miles
west of the station the express car and
engine were detached and run a short
distance. The robbers wrecked the
through safe and took the entire money
contents. amounting to $4,000.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-05-05
Lay More Submarine Mines.

New York, April 27.-The work of
laying submarine mines in the lower
bay was continued. Thus far "A mines
have been placed in the bay, and it is
believed that three times that number
will be planted" from Fort Wadsworth
to Sandy Hook. Should a hostile fleet
succeed in passing Sandy Hook fort
they would come to grief in the har-
Dor because of the mines and dangerous
reefs
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-05-05
Work for british Wnrships.

London, April 27.-Six British war
ships, it is reported at Kingston, ia
maica, will patrol the seas in the neigh
borhood of Cuba during the hostilities
between the United States and SPAIN
The correspondent of the Times at
Kingston says the British cruiser Tai
bot has been ordered to proceed to Ha-
yana
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-05-05

the same, it is contended, would be in
evitable in the Atlantic in case the clash
comes. From whatever point of view
considered, the policy of more fighting
upon the part of Spain promises moth
ing but more Spanish misfortune. Navy
officers think this view must prevail
with the Spanish government, and be-
lieve an end of the war, upon the basis
of Cuban independence, is to follow
soon, and that, too, without further
notable opportunity for the American
navy to prove it's power and distinguish
itself.
Trouble Ahead for saensta.
1t is regarded by some as likely that
the decisive victory gained by Admiral
Dewey's squadron may open the eyes
of Spain to the seriousness of the con-
1ict upon which she has entered. In Of
fetal circles it is regarded as almost
certain that trouble of most critical
kind will confront the Sagasta govern
ment within Spain's own borders. 1t is
pointed out that the Spanish people
have been led to believe that their navy
was invincible, and the bitter disap-
pointment that will ensue over the re-
suit of the first engagement of the war
is likely to precipitate internal dissen-
sion, if not revolution.
Another result of Admiral Dewey's
victory, it is thought, may be action on
the part of the powers of Europe to in
duce Spain to abandon what is regarded
as a hopeless contest for her. Repre-
sensations may be made to Spain that
she would better relinquish her hold
upon Cuba than to risk losing all of her
West Indian possessions and the Philip
pines as well. 1t is believed to be not
unlikely that the Representations will
indicate that, since Spanish honor has
been satisfied by conflict, Spain can
now yield to the inevitable and accept
the good offices of the powers to bring
about an adjustment.
Must Wait for Definite News.
No news OF definite character is
given concerning the loss sustained by
Admiral Dewey's squadron, and it is
scarcely likely, in the opinion of experts
of the navy. that authentic information
will be received until Admiral Dewey
has opportunity to communicate Off
cially with the department. 1t is re-
garded as probable that Immediately
after the engagements of Sunday Ad-
miral Dewey sent the revenue cutter
McCulloch back to Hong Kong with dis
patches, and that the first information
from him will come from that point.
The distance from Manila to Hong
Kong is a trife over 600 miles, and it
will take the McCulloch about two days
to make the trip.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-05-05
Defenses of Manila.

London, April 3O.-The Daily Mail
says this morning: We have private
information that the strength of the
defenses of Manila and Havana is much
moderated and that no bombardment
can be attempted by the American COM
manders with much chance of success.
The entrance to Manila bay is mined
and ten-inch guns have been mounted.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-05-05
Batteries Ordered south.

Chickamauga National Park, Tenn,
April Estate Wednesday night it was
learned on what is considered good au-
thority that orders had been received
from Washington for the immediate
shipment to Tampa, Fla, of two of the
light batteries of artillery now sta
TONED at Chickamauga park.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-05-05
Portugal Is Neutral.

Lisbon, April 20.-The official Ga
zette Friday published the neutrality
decree of Portugal, in the war between
Spain and the United States. 1t is sim
liar to the decree issued at the time Of
the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian
war and contains six articles.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-05-05
Cages Mission.

Washington, April 29.-Secretary
Gage returned Thursday morning from
New York, where he had conference
with prominent bankers in regard to
the proposed bond issue for raising a
war fund. In speaking of the confer
ence the secretary said that the princi-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-05-05
Spanish Patriotism,

Madrid, April 81. - The patriotic
demonstrations are extending through
out the whole country, even to the
smaller villages, and the government
has decided to act decisively and ener-
getically against America.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-05-05
OF for Manila.

London, April 2S.-The Hong Kong
correspondent of the Times says the
American squadron sailed direct for
Manila at two o'clock Wednesday after
noon. Chief Aguinaldo will take charge
of the insurgent forces at Manila. Adj
miral Dewey has issued strict orders
that no barbarous or inhuman acts are
to be perpetrated by the insurgents.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-05-05
Father md Son Burned.

Peoria, ILL.,, May 2.-Anton Auer, aged
65 years, and his son George, night
Waterman of the Herschel sickle works,
were burned to death in the destruction
of the plant early Saturday morning.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-05-05

Madrid, April 29.-In the senate Gen.
Donoso eulogized the captain of the
transport Montserrat for running the
blockade. Admiral Bermejo, minister
of marine, replying, said the govern
ment had decided to confer decoration
on the officer
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-05-05
MnA Served His Term.

Sing Sing, N. Y, April 3O.-John Y.
McKane' spent his last day in prison
Friday. He will be released this morn
ing, after having served four years and
two months for violating the election
laws at Coney Island.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-05-05
SDeciaI Session Called.

Chester, VT, May 2.--Gov. Grout has
called an extra session of the legis-a-
ture for May TO provide for the sub
sistence and transportation of Vermont
troops. The state militia will be mo-
bilized on Saturday, May Z, at Brat
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-05-05
Miss GouId's Patriotism.

New York, April 29.-Miss Helen
Gould has confirmed the report that she
had rendered the United States govern
ment 100000 to aid in prosecuting the
war against Spain. Miss Gould added
that though President Mckinley had
acknowledged the offer, it had not yet
been accepted.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-05-05
Austrians LOYAL to United states.

San Francisco, April 80. - The Aus
trian Military and Benevolent associa-
ticn of this city has adopted a series of
resolutions expressing the utmost 10y
atty to the United States. The resolu-
tions also disclaim sympathy with
Spain.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-05-05
Sent to Prison.

Milwaukee, May 2.-Antonio Balas-
James Soukop in July, 1897, has been
sentenced to 20 years imprisonment at
T-aupun.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-05-05
Wants Correspondents Expelled.

London, April 20.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Daily Mail says: Senior
Cadorniga will ask in the cortes for
the expulsion of certain foreign CORE
spondents. His request refers to the
representatives of American news
papers
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-05-05
Executed.

New York, May "A special from
Key West says that Jose Yzlesias, who
was charged with plotting to blow up
the Puritan, has been executed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-05-05

Helena, Ark, May Nv. ID. Reeves
sawmill plant and large quantity of
lumber were burned Sunday. Loss.
about 500, 900; insurance, $1,000.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-05-05
To Operate by Land.

Washington, April 2s.-Another con-
ference has been held between Gen.
Miles, commanding the United States
forces, and representatives of the Gu
ban civil and military authorities. The
latter included Senior Quesada, charge
d'affaires of the Cuban legation, Brig.
Gen. Nunez and Lieut.. Artiago, of the
Cuban army. Lieut.. Artiago has seen
II months service in the field, and Gen.
Nunez has an intimate knowledge of all
the ports in Cuba, having directed the
movement of all filibustering parties.
The conference brought about a full dis
cussion of the plans of cooperation be-
tween the United States and Cuban
forces. The details of this cooperation
are guarded with the strictest secrecy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-05-05

Thinks the War Will Be Lengthy.
Madrid, April 81. - The general tone
of the evening papers bears out the
opinion that the war will be long one.
Iron County register., 1898-04-28
PUNISHMENT OF SOLDIERS.
Secretary AIEer Issues an Order Fix
ing the Limits of Punishment
of Enlisted Men.

By direction of the president, Secre,
tary Alger has published All order
amending that of March 20, 1895, es-
tablishing the limits of punishment for
enlisted men of the army who may be
convicted of offenses contrary to good
order and prejuricial to the interests of
the military branch of the government.
A number of changes are made in the
original order of March, 1895, but tsSsy
are not of great Importance. 81 par
ticular interest at this time, however,
are those features relating to dege-tion
and the persuading of soldiers to de-
sert. The order provides that the pun
ishment for the former offense when
joined in by two or more soldiers in the
execution of conspiracy, or for de-
sertion in the presence of any outbreak
of Indians or of any unlawful assem-
blage which the troops may be oppos-
ing, shall not exceed dishonorable dis
charge, forfeiture of all pay and allow
ances and confinement at hard labor
for five years. For persuading soldiers
to desert, the punishment is forfeiture
of all pay and allowances and one years
confinement at hard labor. For dis
obedience of orders the punishment is
six months confinement at hard labor
and forfeiture of ten dollars per month
for the same period.
Iron County register., 1898-04-28

ined the Mascot mine, its surface ground
and workings, and he would state that
it was unquestionably a true fissure
vein, with foot and hanging walls most
clearly defined. He described the char
acter of the country rock" the width
between walls, direction and dip of the
vein, demonstrating the character of
S ore by certain specimens which,
after objections on the part of Mr..
Criley, were given to the jury for eX-
amination. lie described the fault
which occurred in the hanging-wall of
the mine, explaining by what natural
agency it had been occasioned, declar-
ing very positively that he had been
able to discover no evidences whatever
of any true vein intersecting the Mas
cot at this point. Further, under an
order from the court, he had, some
months before, made an examination of
the Grubstake property, finding there
no true lead except a small knife-blade
seam which had been opened up in
the 15O-foot level, which was not in evil
dence in the present case. The rich
ore body claimed by the mine all lay
within the territory of the Mascot, ac-
cess thereto having been gained by fol-
lowing as a true lead the slip Or fault
in the Mascot's hanging wall, us afore-
said. But although he had much to
say, this gentleman spoke with Il swift
directness that consumed little time.
Mr.. Criley proposed a few questions,
10 some of which Bartels interposed
technical objections, thereby using up
few minutes in worCly controversy as
to the law in the case, while he further
kept the witness in the chair for redi-
rect examination until the judge leaned
over his desk with q frown to protest
against such useless repetition. 1t now
lacked but Is minutes of being five
o'clock, however, and it was with an
air of buoyant cheerfulneSs that Bar
tells called his last witness to the stand.
So far he felt the day was his.
But before three words had been
spoken it was clear that this last wit
ness, an aSsayer from the local smelter,
for some reason would rather have been
excused. He reluctantly admitted that
he had made assays from both the Mas
cot and the Grubstake ores. He could
not deny that they were similar in
but he did not remember
that he had ever said that in his opinion
they came from the same vein. He did
not know why he should have said any
thing like that; it was understood at
the smelter that business was not to
be talked outside; moreover he could
not say now that he did think they had
come from the same vein. Ore from ad-
jacent mines was commonly quite sim
Iron County register., 1898-04-28
The Captured Buena Ventura at Key
West.

KEY WEST, Fla, April 23.-Com-
nlander Lyons of the Dolphin has de-
livered to United States District At
torney STRIPPING the papers of the
Buena Ventura. captured by the Nash
vile. He will libel the ship in the
usual way.
The unfortunate merchantmen is
still lying in the harbor. Her captain
was allowed to remain on board; but
the crew of 2s were taken over to the
Dolphin and made to assist in the work
of coaling.
The gunboat Nashville steamed
proudly out of the harbor late yester-
day afternoon, having achieved the
first victory of the war, although q
bloodless one. She had gone about IL
miles when the Dolphin signalled her
to return.
She steamed back and received or
ders, the nature of which was not di-
vulged, and put to sea again, finally to
to join the feet and, incidentally, to
pick up any other vagrant ship of the
enemy that happens to come within
range of her guns. The cruiser Mar
blehead, the monitor Puritan, the AL.
gonquin and the Mangrove sailed yes
terday afternoon to join the feet.
Iron County register., 1898-04-28


WASHINGTON, April 22.-The follow
ing proclamation announcing block
ade of Cuban ports has been issued:
BY the President of the United States-A
Proclamation.
WHEREAS. By joint resolution passed by
the congress and approved April 20, 1898, and
communicated to the government of Spain, IL
was demanded that said government at once
relinquish its authority and government in
the island Of Cuba, and withdraw its
land and naval forces from Cuba and Cuban
waters; and the president OF the United States
was directed and empowered to use the entire
land and naval forces OF the United States and
to call into the actual service of the United
States the militia of the several states ia
such extent as might be necessary to carry said
resolution into effect: and
WHEREAS, In carrying into effect said reso-
luton the president of the United States deems
is necessary to set on foot and maintain q block.
ade Of the north coast Of Cuba, including all
ports of said coast between Cardenas and Bahis
Honda and the port OF Cientusgos ON the south
coast Of Cuba;
Now, therefore. I, William Mckinley, presi-
dent of the United States, in order to enforcs
the said resolution, do hereby declare and pro-
claim that the United States of America have
instituted, and will maintain blockade of the
north coast of Cuba including forts on said coast
between Cardenas and Bahia Honda and the
port OF Cienfuegos on the south coast OF Cuba,
aforesaid, in pursuance of the laws of the
United States and the laws Of nations appli-
cable to such cases An ef1cient force
VIII be posted so as to prevent the entrance
and exit OF vessels from the ports aforesaid
Any neutral vessel approaching said ports or
attempting to leave the same without notice or
knowledge of the establishment Of such block
ade, will be duly warned by the commander Of
the blockading forces, who will indorse on her
register the fact, and the date of such warn
ing, where such endorsements is made;
and If the same vessels shall again attempt to
enter any blockaded port she will be captured
and sent to the nearest convient port for such
as may be deemed advisable.
Neutral vessels lying in any of said ports aa
the time of the establishment of such block
Rde will be allowed 80 days to issue there
from.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the seal of the United States
to be af1xed.
Done at the city Of Washington, this 22d day
Of April 1885, and of the independence Of the
United States the one hundred and twenty.
second
WILLIAM MCKIHLEY.
BY the President
JOHN SHERMAN, Secretary of State.
Iron County register., 1898-04-28
BloOdless Victory for the United States
Gunboat NashvIlle-A Spanish Mer-
chairman Captured.

KEY WEST, Fla, April 22.-The
United States feet was about ~ miles
off Sand Key light this morning at
seven, when the Spanish merchantmen
Buena Ventura was sighted, bound
north. The gunboat Nashville ran her
down and put a shot across her bows
from the finch gun on the port side
aft, manned by Lieut.. Dillingham;.
The Spaniard ignored the shot; but
another, closer to her bows, brought
her to.
A prize crew under Ensign T. P. Nc
Gruder was put aboard. Capt. Lucar-
raga, in command of her, was astound-
ed. He said he did not know that war
had been declared; but when he was
informed of the stage of affairs, he
shrugged his shoulders and accepted
the situation philosophically.
The Nashville has taken on stores
and will return to the fleet, carrying
Ensign McGruder, who will be re-
lieved by Ensign Carlton of the Snow.
A body of marines is pacing the deck
of the Spaniard and her crew of % mot
20 as previously stated are lounging
about the decks in nonchlant fashion.
The monitor Puritan is taking on
coal and water and will sail to join the
feet.
On excellent authority it is reported
that the destination of the fleet is Ma
tanzas. On board the flagship is Capt.
Aranguren, brother of the late Brig
Gen. Nestor Aranguren. He will pilot
the fleet to Matanzas The Cuban pi-
lots went on board last night after IL
o'clock.
The Detroit sailed to join the fleet
yesterday afternoon. 1t is believed that
one or two ships will be left here at
least temporarily.