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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-01-29

Third
Great Offering
Of our Clearance Sale

If you are in need of good Shoes at less money than
has ever before been placed the market now is
the time to purchase. We offer the following re.
ductions for this week.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-01-29
Advertised Letters,

The following is the list of letters re-
naming in The Dalles postofice un-
called for January %, 1898. Persons
calling for these letters will please
give date on which they were ad-
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-01-29
Musical Instructions

Prof. A. w. Lundell. o,t-gr&l-
uate in voice. harmony and theory is
in the city for the purDoee of teaching
voice culture, t';'.aJuy and vocal
music. Hedesir-s IL make The Dalles
his permaaen, acme If the encourage
ment he receives in his professional
work will Justify. New beginners are
just as acceptable pupils in voice cul-
ture as the most accomplished musi-
clan. Those desiring to form the ac-
quaintance of Prof. Luudell, or to en-
er anyo of his clases, are invited to
leave their address either at I. C. Nick
elsen's store, or at the store OF the
Jacobsen Book & Music Co.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-01-29

sugar growing. We buy apnuslly
about ss2, ,ooo, 600 worth Of coftee, and
our consumption is constantly in.
creasing.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-01-29

The Uma!illa county circuit court is
again going after the gamblers "ham-
mer and tongs." But the court has
not exertsd Its strong arm against the
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-01-29

8 2,144 rs

The meeting though not largely at
tended was harmonious throughout,
there not being dissenting voice
against the levying of the tax, or q
complaint entered against the manage
ment Of the district.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-01-29

After the report had been submitted
and discussed, resolution was intro
duced and carried by unanimous vote
levying tax of mills for current ex-
penses and II mills to pay interest on
bonds.
The taxable property of the district
as returned by the county clerk on the
roll of 1897 is s1,172,479. A II mill
tax on this amount will create fund
of 90, 1882 provided it is all collected,
leaving a balance of $604.46 to apply
on the original Indebtedness. How
eyer it is hardly probable that all the
tax will be collected, hence about all
the revenue created from the levy of
II mills will be required for current
and meeting interest pay
nents. There is at present deIin-
quent on the rolls of '94, '95 and '96
Go IA 7R dino tho distr;ct q O follors.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-01-29

st. Valentines day will be duly
observed in The Dalles by those who
purchase their valentines at the Jacob
sen Book & Music Co.'s stores
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-01-29
.PEoIAL SCHOOL mkErINe.

Levy of Ia Mills Made for School
Purposes and Co Pay the Interest.
A special meeting of the voters
Of school district No. II, was held at
high school building this afternoon for
the purpose OF levying tax to pay cur
rent expenses for the coming year.
The meeting was called to order by
Chairman o. D. Doane, who after
stating the objects for which the meet.
ing was called presented statement
showing the estimated receipts and ex-
penditures of the district for the year,
based upon the receipts and disburse-
ments for the past year.
The statement submitted showed the
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-01-29
Fine Repairing a Speciality. All Work Warranted

Having lately secured the services OF Prof. p G.
Daut, Scientific Optician, am now prepared to cor.
rect any defective sight. Examination Free Cali
and have your eyes examined ..
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-01-29
BOYS AND YOUTHS


Cleaning up of old styles of Ladies So, a. and IS
Terms and Welts, very finest and best of qualities,
To of
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01
NEWSPAPER RISKS.

Key West, May 3l.-Messrs. Phil Robin
son and r. j Whigham, British subjects
and well known newspaper correspond
ents, left Key West Thursday last on a
steamer bound for the Cuban shore, on
Saturday. when some miles OF shore,
when at a convenient spot, they were
lowered in a small boat rowing them
selves ashore With the aid OF glasses II
was seen from the steamer that they
made safe landing. The intention was
to get to Havana, but they expected i'm
mense difficulties and possible detection
until the real character OF their under
taking was understood by the Spanish
officials Of the island.
Mr. Robinson IL an experienced war
correspondent ana Mr.. Wlgham Is the
well known amateur golf player and au-
thor OF How 10 Play Golf"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01

vote to perpetusto such state OF at
fairs either at Astoria or Salem, Il Ia
" course, possible that the proclama ton
made by tho Herald concerning Mr. Dun.
bar Is unauthorized, II So, Il hchoovcs
Mr. Dunbar 10 rcpudiatc Il at once aud
IN the most unmtstakahlc terms, IN
Justice 10 me and many other republicans
who oppose MIR Fulton, but have felt
Inclined to support Mir Dunbar ask
that thls communication may be pub
llshcd IN ful In tho Astorlan at once,
as l wish 70 give Mr. Dunbar an cppor,
mniy before Il Is too late to rccstanusn
himself In the confidence ot republicans,
or by his failure 81 to do to signify hts
Endorsement " the sentiments attributed
TO him as published In the Herald
GOLD STANDARD
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01
NEWS FROM JUNEAU

Tho following interesting lcttcr was rc.
ccvod 10y an Astoria business man yes.
tcplay:
Junrau, Alaska, May ss--lt Is very dull
mp herr In Alaska, Most an the steam
schNoncrs have pulled on tho route. but
the local travel is picking up gucsS the
Pacific Coast steamship company will
have It an their own way Scoly Is up
hero With the Pilgrim. don't think she
ia making expenses
think I viii have to make a trlp 90
Copper river There arc lots " people
coming hack from there. and they glyc
& a pretty hard name
think when the first shipment ~ gold
comes out thcrr VIII be- a rush again tor
the Elondkc VIA Lynn canal. but the
people who are coming In from the IN
terror arc giving very dlscouragtug ac-
counts
The salmon up here have commenced
running In hrgc quantities and a very
good quality ~ Ash They look for a
good pack up hero this SEASON from all
accounts hear from the Indians. We arc
having lots ot rain. which is newer tail-
uro In Alaska.
Tho mines around Juneau and vicinity
are doing we'll, and all stamp mills arc
increasing their capacities, as some very
rich lcdgcs have been opened this spring.
would not be surprised u We had a blk
excitement IN southeast Alaska before
next fall
Remember mo 20 all,
THOMAS LATHAM.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01
What SC VIM Buy Today.

Nos, and Lamp chimney
ono Sc, pNss stays
ono pair black or gray Corset stccla.
ono Spool knitting, all eol,rA
ono Ladies' Hair Net
ono Aluminium roeke, Comb,
ono blk bottle BLACK Ink
Ten dozen Hooks and Eyes,
Seven rubber inserted Lead Pencils.
ono can Talcum Powder
ono can best Tooth Powder
one bottle Vascllnc,
ono noS yellow Kid Soap,
ono four ounce bottle Machine OH.
ono big Money Purse
ono dozen bone Collar Buttons
ono yard Shelf on Cloth.
ono good Hair Comb.
Five packages carpet Taeks,
Two packages Envelopes,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01
What lOc VIII Buy Today.

ono good serubbng Brush,
ono Chldu bonnet,
ono pox Toilet Soap
ono dozen Decorating Flags
ono good Egg Heater.
ono Combination corkacrcw and cai
opener,
ono dozen whale Homes.
ono Wire Hair brush,
ono Ladies' Leather nelt.
ono palr Ladies' ras, nlack Hose.
ono Good whlsk broom.
ono chllds proom,
ono pair Mlssos' Hose Supporters.
ono pair Chlldrcns Fas, Black Hose
ono Ladies' Sleeveless Vest.
ono dozen Large Homo Hair Pins.
ono dents Linen Collar
ono pair Dress Shields.
ono Null Tie,
ono pair Mems Heavy sox.
one pair Ladies' dloyoa
ono dozen largo Pearl buttons.
ono Horn Comb Steel hack
@~anasas 49, .as nnESs->u.r
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01
NEW YORK MARKET.

New York May 1l.-Thc May wheat deaf
az Chicago and New York ended rather
ignomlniously today Extreme weakness
Instead of the fireworks expected mark
ed the closing scenes ~ one ol the most
famous corners in years Il had been
confidently expected Tor weeks that tho
Chicago clique would run the price or
MAY 90 s. per bushel and help the locai
market IN proportion. Too much publicity.
however had been given the dell and tho
farmers IN all parts NJ rhr country
scraped their bins and poured their wheat
Into both of the markets To catch tho
phenomenal prices predicted,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01

THE PIONEER LIMITED

Is the name Of the only perfect train in
tho world, now running every night be-
tween st. Paul and Chicago, via the
Milwaukee &c st. Paul railway
- the pioneer road OF the west In adopt
Ing all improved facilities for the safety
and enjoyment Of passengers. An Illus
trated pamphlet, showing vews OF beau
tlful scenery along the route Of the Pio-
ncer Limited, will be sent free to any per-
son upon receipt OF twO-cent postage
stamp. Address George II. Heafford,
General Passenger Agent, Chicago, III.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01
MAY WHEAT BOOMING.

Chicago, May 3l.-Today's session saw
the close Of perhaps the greatest wheat
deal in the annals Of the grain business,
May option which left of Saturday at
l.75, ranged today between $40 and Sl.2j,
closing at the lower figure, a loss Of 30
nnnla a hnshol
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01
BICYCLE RECORD BROKEN.

Baltimore, May 3l-Henry Smith set
new mark for the long distance bicycle
riders today. In his twenty-four hours
paced race with Robert Finch, which
ended tonight, he covered i09A miles, All
track records above sixty miles were
Lrnknn
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01
FOR THE YUKON RIVER.

Seattle MAY 2i-Twclvc river steamers
and five hargcs bull, IN this city for tho
Yukon river traffic will start from thl,
port tomorrow morning on their po mile
ocean voyage Co s.. MIchacls. following
The coast line The steam rs will ~ under
their own steam. conveyed hy the tugs
r soluto and Holyoke. Tho venture Is a
novel one and az stormy seasons would be
extremely hazardous
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01
WHEN NATURE

Needs assistance 1t may be best TO rem
der 1t promptly, but one should remem-
Der to use even the most perfect remedies
only when needed. The best and most
simple and gentle remedy is the Syrup
of Figs, manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01
SUPREME COURT DECISION.

Washington, May 31-Tho supreme
court today In an opinion by Justice ITar-
Ian granted tho motion Of the attorney
general Of Nebraska for modification
Of the decree in the Nebraska maximum
freIghl rate case.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01

Fisher Bros. report trade as improving
and yesterday received large stock OF
new goods. There were many people in
from the country yesterday and local
traffic was good. Foard & stokes CO.
and Ross. Higgins & CO. also reported a
heavy trade. II was steamer day and an
unusually large stock OF fruits and yese-
tables was disposed o..
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01

Through an oversight n yesterdays
issue the odd Fellows were omitted from
the account Of the different organizations
in the line Of march Memorial Day. The
odd Fellows were out in greater numbers
than any other order excepting the naval
reSer,-p
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01
LEITER-s WHEAT DEALS.

Chicago. May 3i-Joscph Letter Is sup
posed 20 have made a profit of N.o0O 90 on
his recent wheat deals, though some as
sert that he will be- fortunate II h. comes
out even.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01
SEASIDE SAWMILL

A complete stock OF lumber on hand In
tho rough or dressed. Flooring rustic.
ceiling aai all kinds Of nnlsh: moldinEs
and shingles. Terms reasonable and
PRICES at bedrock. All orders promptly
attended to. ofiieo and yard at mill
II. F l. LOGAN.
Seaside. oregon. Proprietor,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01
Plaid Ribbons at Dunba.s..

II you have hides, wool. furs. rags,
bottles, lead, brass, copper, bone, or any
kind Of Junk for sale, ship Il to r. NJ.
CASTOR. lS Fourteenth street, Astoria,
Oregon. or write him and he will call at
your place and set Il, He pays cash.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01
TELEGRAPH LINE COMPLETED

Seattle. May al.-Thc Western Union
Telegraph company today completed ts
line from this Guy to Victoria, The new
line runs by the way OF Port Townsend
and Port Angeles
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01

The upper river has been rising the past
few days. The Willamette river at Port
land was reported TO have risen over Il
feet Tuesday morning. with danger Of the
docks and cellars on Front street being
flooded. The Snake and willamette are
falling. but all the other rivers are rising.
The freshet and muddy water in the up
per Columbia and Willamette will be OF
much benefit 70 the fishermen.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01
tNtlN'ANN'l INC w Nll
THOMAS LATHAM.
COAST DEFENSE ArrnnrRlArlo,

COAST DEFENSE APPROPRIATION.
Washington. Nav 1l-rhc secretary ot
war sent To the house today rccommcn-
datlon FOR funds Tor harhor defense ana
other work In carrying on tho war, aggre-
gatIug many millions of dollars Among
other Items was significant brief ono
recommending an appropriation ot $4,000
for A torpedo defense NJ Manila h1rbor,
Philippine Islands. other estimates sub
m'tted were for pneumatic dynamite
battery az san Francisco harbor OF tij0.No
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01

Beautify your homes by going to Roscn-
stock Bros, new store and purchasing a
strong durable plant bloom or greenhouse
novelty, 5is Commercial street, opposite
cooper's.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01

signed the naval reserve enlistment roll
AT Ilwaco, and Il Is expected ln a short
time to secure nf,y names there and
twenty IN Chinook,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01
WEDNESDAY.

WEDNESDAY.
''Now" is yesterdays tomorrow.
Try shnhng's Best tea and baking
powder.
Best Ice cream at the Bonbonniere.
Sweet cream. 10 cents pint. at the Spa.
Mldwife-Mrs. Mary Make, 7ss Exchange
street.
Infaats' Null Hoods at Dunbar's.
Try Golden Gate compressed yeast at
the Parlor.
After the election what?-The farmers
convention.
Fresh cream. strawberries and ice at
Foard & Stokes Co.
II snodgrass doesn't make your pictures
you don't get the best
When you want fine tea. good coffee and
spices try FOard & Stokes Co.
Just try one Of those ice creams with
crushed strawberries at the Parlor.
House For Rent-Seven rooms; nice
view Of the river. 1e5 Exchange street.
r. uvfh
you like in the way OF liquid refreshments,
music or luncheons.
For Rental Seaside. one store building
and one barber shop. Inquire Of L. G.
West. claisop, oregon.
George c. Lazzel, a. native OF Great
Britain, was admitted to citizenship in the
county court yesterday.
Astor Lodge-Members one and all are
requested TO be at the meeting tonigh;
for the election Of officers.
New crop dried fruits, new crop ralsins
flgs and assorted nuts-all extra fine quail
ity, at Ross. Higgins & Co.
The present proprietor is keeping up
the reputation Of c. B. Smith for making
fine ice cream at the Parlor.
The pile driver left standing at the cor
ner Of Seventeenth ana Commercial
streets is an obstruction to travel.
-
For Rent--Piano in good condition:
terms, g per month. Apply to Mrs. s.
Normile. Astor street corner Third.
Percales at Dunbars.
Ed Renter, the well known Portlander,
who has been interested in salmon fishing
for 'be last few years, was in the city
yesterday.
Miss Lin5ahl, who has been visiting in
the city, lift Sunday for Alaska, where, it
Is reported, she will marry a well-to-do
business man.
a regular pantomlne OF views depicting
the life and history Of Astoria, and
souvenirs Of the city and country at the
snodgrass gallery.
Pure whiskey HARPER Perfect whls-
key HARPER Every bottle guaranteed
HARPER. Sold by Foard Stokes Co.,
Astoria. Oregon.
L. A. LOOMS, Mrs. Loomis, r. v. Eg-
bert. Miss Lillian Habersham and ]. B.
Nye passed through the city yesterday on
their way from nwaco to Portland.
Thirty-four have in the past two days
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01

Now Is the time for spring cleaning.
After that comes new llnolcums, wall
paper and oil cloth, Have you seen our
stcok9 @, V, Porter, old Central hotel
building, Commercial street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01

Miss Dr, White. formerly ot india, will
deliver an address IN the NJ. L. church to-
night at the prayer meeting hour Or.
White will speak on hospital work as car
rled on In India. Admission free.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01
49,, 1897
Fisher
Brothers
ASTORIA.

SELL
SHIP CHANDLERY
HARDWARE
IRON AND STEEL
COAL
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS
FLOUR AND MILL FEED
PAINTS. OILS AND vARNisHEs
LoGdERs' SUPPLIES
FAIRBANKS SCALES
DOORS AND WINDOWS
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
WAGONS AND VEHICLES
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01

The Pacific Coast company viii COM
menee operations in few days in the
and extension ot its coal
bunkers at the east end Of the o. R. &
y. dock. Provision will De made for coal
ing ocean steamers direct and for a team
track for delivery 10 city trade in a more
manner than heretofore. The
Is IN the line o. progress
and will add much TO the business OF the
city.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01

The books and furniture Of the auditors
ofice of the q. c. ,S T. railway arrived
yesterday and thar Office has been con-
solldated under +. d, Kuettner with the
auditing department OF the A. 4 {. r.,
II. II.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01

II, A. LaBarre. S, Schmidt. r. W.
Schmidt, G. W. Ashford, II. J, Morrison,
G. W. Stewart, r. Stabj. Portland ].
Chrsilanson, San Francisco: q, W. Ha-
zen, Seattle, are guests at the occldent
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01

Mine host Alex Megler Of the Occident
hotel has a pretty good Joke on his wash
Chinaman. who DO want to see win
In this war. John" asked Mr.. Megler,
America or Spain?" John seemed pug
zled for a second, but his Mongollan
shrewdness caught the drift OF sentiment
and he replied: me no llkee Splain;
him all the time too muchee talkee, talkee:
Mclean man him dewey, dewey. dewey;
Mellcan man win"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01
ASTORIA AND COLUMBIA
RIVER RAILROAD.

First-ciass trains leave Warrenton for
Flavel and New Astoria at 745 9;l5 and
1852 n. M. and 1855, 2:i5 and $3.50 p. M,
and returning arrive at Warrenlon at S;O5,
$3.50, 11:O5 a. M, and 1;O7, 1903 and $40 p, m.
j. G. MAYO
r. II. CURTIS, G. Z. G. P. A.
Manager.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01

The British bark 'Glenbank, Captain
Williams, l51 davs from Calcutta. arrived
In yesterday with a cargo of jute bags and
gunnysacks. The Glenbank was several
days overdue and experienced some strong
head winds on the passage. Soon after
leaving Calcutta Captain Williams ran
into calm and made but little headway
for several days On leaving Calcutta
three months provisions were put on
board and for two months the crew Of
twenty-three men were on short rations.
Captain Williams during the passage
spoke the Danish bark N. +. II. L. on
tebruary co. 20 days out from Hong Kong
to Callao; the British ship Maclallum
Moore, March %, IS days from Newcastle
to Valparaiso; the British ship Wayfarer,
April 10, Sc days from Calcutta to San
Francisco; the British ship Rahane, April
% 4j days from Newcastle to San Fran
cisco. The Glenbank picked up a pilot
on arriving off the river yesterday morn
ing and will leave up for Portland today.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01
AGENTs WANTED.

AGENTS WANTED,
Agents and cRnvassers to sell Dr.
Kicks Pocket Nose Inhaler for eatarrh,
asthma. and lung and throat diseases.
Sells easy for 81. Big profits. write for
sample and terms, DR.. Kllek Medical
Company. Cincinnati. o.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01

The Murray hotel. formerly the Parker
house. will open this morning under the
management Of Mr.. ?. VI. Gum. known
throughout the state as a thorough hotel
man. The house has electric lights, mod
ern conveniences and viii be run as a
strictly irst-class house. Mr.. Stevens.
well known by Portland drummers, will
have charge OF the bar. Weekly rates
will be made and with free sample rooms
for travelling salesmen. Mr.. Gunu prom
Ises to look out for the comfort OF his
guests Of all classes.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01

Thirty-f0ur have n the past two days
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-01

At the Louvre you can get anything
you like in the way OF liquid refreshments,
music or luncheons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-02
THE SANTIAGO FIGHT
BOmbardment Of the FOrtifGatiOnS Of
The HaTbOT.
AMERICAN FIRE TERRIFIC.
Masonry Of MORO and ZOCapa Battered
Almost Into Dust.
Loss NOUS.
Forms of Men often Discerned Amid
the Flying Brick and Mortar and
DismantIed Guns-No American LIE
Thought Lost.

NEW YORK. June IAN Evening
Journal special from Cape Haitien says;
The torpedo-boat Porter arrived at
Mole St. Nicholas at l o'clock this morn
ing. with dispatches for Washington.
She left Immediately, but before going
70 sea the following story Of the bonn
hardment of Santiago de Cuba, the
refuge of Cervera and the Spanish fleet
was obtained by your correspondent at
the Mole;
The American squadron, augmented by
tho torpedo-boat Porter, the auxiliary
cruiser ST. Paul, and the protected
crulser New Orleans, formerly the ANA
zoras approached the entrance to the
horbor Of Santiago at about 12;So 2. NJ,
tho Iowa leading. Inside the entrance
70 the harbor was seen one of the war
sbips of Cervera's fleet, stripped for ac-
ton.
Az the American feet drew near, the
Now orleans was detached, and steamed
ahead Of the Iowa, Texas, and Massa-
obpsetts. one of the forts opened fire
on her. and she replied, the other two
sbins directing their fire at the battery
or the Punta Gorda, within the harbor'
and 70 westward of the position oecu-
Mod by the Spanish ship. The latter
ronlied 10 the fire, and Immediately be-
came target for all the American ships
engaged. She retired behind a protected
headland. and was not seen again during
the engagement.
TERRIFIC FIRE.
The Iowa, directed by Captain Flight
inc Rob" Evans; the Massachusetts,
captain #. ]. Higginson; the Texas, Cap
tain ]. w. Philip. and the New Orleans
cantain William Folger, kept up ter
r,f,lc fire aginst the MORO, Zocapa, and
ppnta Gorda Notifications for two hours.
their projectiles. of enormous size, doing
tremendous damage to the defences OF
the harpor.
The masonry on Zocapa and Aorro was
battered almost into dust, and the forms
OF Spanish artiIIerymen and Infantry