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The San Francisco call., 1898-07-04
Guns at the Entrance to Santiago Harbor Quickly
 SilenCed.
Spanish Flag Brought Down by Splendid Shot From the
 Oregon.

PRESS DISPATCH BOA1 CYNTHIA, off Santiago July 2, via Port Antonio and Kingston, July 3.-A half-hour af- ter the bombardment ceased this morn. ing Rear Admiral Sampson laid to a correspondent f the Associated Press that he was well satisfied with the re- suits and regarded the attack as the most destructive yet made by the American navy on Santiago. He also believed, he said, that the moral effect would be sure to be good, and would tend to diShearten the Spanish troops and to encourage our own.
 While the -A, iral was talking with the correspondent an orderly reported to Captain Chadwick, who was present in the admiral'S cabin, that the Spanish had raised a very small flag on the western tower of .Morro Castle to re- place the colors sent to earth by the Oregon. Captain Chadwick laughed, saying:
 "Oh, well, we will just have to knock that down, too, when we get ready"
 AS soon as the bombardment closed Admiral Sampson sent an officer on shore to communicate with the land forces, and expressed eagerness to learn what was being done on shore. Neither he nor Captain Chadwick sad so in plain terms, but it was evident that both believed Santiago would be ours by sunset to-day.
 Before the Cynthia had gained an offing of ten miles from Ell Morro, at the entrance to Santiago harbor huge columns of gunpowder smoke could be seen slowly climbing skyward against the background of the mountain at whose base Santiago lies. At Il o'clock this morning the smoke covered the en- tire valley in which the city is. and had grown into the semblance of a huge silver-gray pail, edged with black, and overhanging the greatest struggle of the present war.
 Up to the hour mentioned the fleet was still visible, and no signs of a re- newed bombardment are to be seen.
 From the fleet nothing whatever could be seen of the fighting around Santiago, which is not more visible from the sea than is Philadelphia from the Atlantic, and it is doubtful whether even the sound of cannonading could make it's way to the shore line since the breeze was out from the land.
 To the correspondent Admiral Samp- son reiterated his belief that Hobson and his comrades were safe in the town of Santiago. Both Admiral Sampson and Captain Chadwick looked well, though tired
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-04
Last Fleet to Be Hunted Down and
 Destroyed.
WotsoD's SquodroD Will Be Re Enforced and at Once Start :" :"
 for Port Said. ="":::::||.**

NEW YORK, July 3.-The Washing ton correspondent of the Herald tele- graphs: With Cervera's fleet destroy, ed, the armorclads of the American navy will now devote their exclusive attention to Admiral Camara's com mand and the coast of Spain. It can be stated on authority that the moment word is received from Admiral Samp- son confirming the War Departments report of the destruction of Cervera's s fleet, instructions will be issued di- recting the increase of Commodore Watson's eastern squadron, which will at once be sent In pursuit of Camara, and a second fleet will undoubtedly be formed for operations against the coast of Spain.
 Spain now has only Camara to de- pend upon, and it is, therfore, impos sible for her to send a squadron to Lombard American ports or to relieve her troops in Cuba and Porto Rico. In view of the destruction of Cervera's fleet, it is the confident prediction of the officials that Camara will be or dsred to return to peninsular waters with his command
 The latest advice received from Deputy Consul Watts. who is at Port Said, announced that at 1 o'clock this afternoon the Spanish vessels were still coaling just outside the three-mile limit.
 In official circles it Is stated the Spaniards are evidently coaling as much as possible in order that time may be consumed-time which their Government is apparently anxious to obtain before giving sailing orders to Admiral Camara. The fact that two of the vessels of the Spanish fleet, one collier and one other supply ship, passed through the canal is no indica tion, the authorities now believe in the light of recent developments, that the entire squadron will follow them.
 "The Herald stated the matter cor rectly this morning." said an official with whom I talked, when it was an- nounced that Admiral Camara, even if he does continue his voyage to the Philippines, will not go near Manila. He will land his troops at some other point and defend it against Admiral DeWey's squadron.
 Upon the conclusion of the war, Spain will assert that the American Govern ment simply holds one little city in an archipelago of 400 islands, and, there fore, is not entitled to their possession. Commodore Watson's duty will be to check this plan of attack. AS the Her aid stated, he will follow Camara, even to the Philippines, and, when he finds him, will destroy the fleet under that officer. The Eastern squadron has two battleships assigned to it. It may be increased by a third, leaving Rear Ad- miral Sampson with one first-class bat tleship, one second class battleship and two armored cruisers to Lombard the ports of Spain. There is no necessity of keeping any armorclads in American or Cuban waters, as protected cruisers, gunboats and auxiliary vessels can cas- ily take care of the naval force of Spain cooped up in the harbors of Cuba and Porto Rico.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-04

OFF SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July 2 (via Port Antonio, Jamaica, and King ston, July 3).-The men of the flagship New York were pretty tired lot, after nine hours fighting yesterday, when they turned out at o'clock this morn ing. At o'clock the fleet went to gen. eral quarters. The knowledge that Morro Castle was not to be spared created much interest and the greatest satisfaction among the gunners.
 Rear Admiral Sampson said to the correspondent of the Associated Press, shortly before the firing commenced:
 General Shafter sent me word last night that the batteries at the south of the harbor had fired on his troops. I am almost certain that General Shafter is mistaken, as all our information shows that no guns bear shoreward. However, thought 1t best to bonn bard again to-day. It will be useful and may have moral effect that will assist the army"
 With the flagship New York leading the eastern end of the crescent of ships the fleet steamed in shore 2000 yards from Morro until in a position to enfi- Jade both the eastern batteries.
 At 5:45 the firing commenced. The sea was smooth and a light breeze was blowing.
 For the irst ten minutes the marks manship of the gunners was splendid. One of the eastern batteries was so badly punished that not a shot was fired from it during the engagement. A few small sh-'ls from the western batteries dropped around the ships, but hit nothing.
 The terrific fusillade of heavy shells from all the battleships of the United States fleet .silenced the fire from the shore in short order. One particularly good shot from the flagship New York teries flying high into the air and enor- nous red clouds of earth and debris arose all around Morro The smoke from the ships drifted from east to west.
 At 6;30 o'clock the firing. had become slower and more deliberate. The h. diana, Oregon and Massachusetts were bor to shell the Punta Gorda batteries inside, on the eastern arm. They steamed to within 20O0 yards of the shore. The Oregon took shot at Morro Castle and down came the Span ish flag At the sight of this splendid piece of craftsmanship the crews of the different ships cheered enthusiastically for several minutes.
 The three battleships then kept up an incessant fire on the Punta Gorda bat teries, doing great havoc to the fortifi- cations and the works in the course of construction. Not shot came from the enemy.
 The ships contented themselves by taking occasional shots at Morro Castle Its ancient battlements were knocked to pieces and great holes loomed up in it's parapets.
 At 7:25 o'clock Admiral Sampson hoisted the signal, Cease firing" but it was half an hour later before the Oregon had fired her last shot.
 AS the ships returned to the blockad- ing stations two futile shots were fired at them from five-inch rapid fire guns | on one of the western batteries i ON BOARD THE ASSOCIATED
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-04
CHILE DECLINES TO
 SELL THE 0'HIGGINS
Neither Spain Nor the United States
 Can Purchase the Formidable Cr1JiSor

NEW YORK, July 3.-A Washington special to the Herald says: Chile has declined to sell the armored cruiser O'Higgins to the United States On good authority I learned to-day that this Government, through private firm in New York, had attempted to purchase the cruiser, but on account of the position of neutrality which the Chilean Government has assumed the purchase could not be effected Nego- tiatlons were started in Washington some time ago when the Government received report from it's agents in London that Spain had bought the OHiggins. Fearing the report might be true, this Government offered to purchase her. Owing to Chile's refusal the Navy Department now believes the cruiser vii not be sold to either Spain CT the United States.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-04
SENATE TO WORK ON
 THE FOURTH OF JULY
An Emergency Deemed Necessary by the Friends of Hawaiian
 Annexation.

WASHINGTON, July 3,-The Senate will be in session on the Fourth of July, an unusual sitting, but deemed necessary by the friends of the Hawaiian annexation resolution. It is probable that the week will be consumed in the discussion of the resolution unless a vote is reached near the middle of the week, which some of the Senators have hoped for.
 The House will not be in session until Tuesday There is no definite programme determined upon for the week. The con ference report upon the deficiency bill will be considered Tuesday, and it may pro- yoke considerable debate. The Naval Af- fairs Committee has number of bills which it desires to bring up, and a. day may be given to it. The naval personnel measure is the most important. If it can bel reached under call of committees an effort will be made to take up the anti scalping bill. The bill to incorporate the International American Bank will follow the deficiency bill conference and continue before the House until disposed of.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-04
ONE OF THE MEN WHO DIED FOR HIS COUNTRY

O'Nei n 
  which he had been Mayor and Probate
 
  of
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-04
CAMARA'S VESSELS
 STILL OFF PORT SAID.
Weather Continues Too Rough to Permit of the Coaling of
 the Fleet.

PORT SAID, July 3...Admiral Ca- mara's fleet is outside the harbor. The weather yesterday and to-day has been too heavy for the Spanish vessels to coal.
 CAIRO, July 3.-It is rumored here that more Spanish ships are arriving at Port Said.
 GIBRALTAR, July 3.-Ten thousand Spanish soldiers and 300 civilians are employed on the defenses of Algeciras, on the west side of the Bay of Gibral- tar. It is reported that the Spanish forces in this district will be raised to 25.OO6.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-04
Five Deaths by Drowning.

CLEVELAND, O.. July 3.-Five persons were drowned in the lake to-day. H. H. Fralick and Miss Jeannette Kaiser lost their lives while bathing in the presence of several hundred. They were floating on a log when Miss Kaiser lost her hold and sank Fralick tried to save her and both went down. Two unknown men rocked a boat which capsized and both were drowned One man was a cripple. Frank Shubbeck, news agent, lost his life while bathing.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-04
HOSPITAL SHIP RELIEF
 LEAVES FOR SANTIAGO

NEWPORT NEWS, W. Va, July B. The hospital ship Relief left Old Point tonight for Santiago, having on board corps of surgeons. The cruiser Buff falo arrived here tonight from New York. She will be equipped with guns at the shipyard.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-04
Significant of Unity.

LONDON, July 4.-The Daily Mail commenting editorially upon the fact that For the first time on record the ourth of July will be widely celebrat- ed in Great Britain" says the incident is significant of Anglo Saxon unity"
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-04
sHIPLoAD OF IRISH SOD. Brought From the Emerald Isle for
 the Fair in This City.

PHILADEuPHIA, July 3.-The Interna- tional Navigation Coppany's steamer Waesland from Liverpool arrived here to- day with large consignment of Irish sod. This sod was placed on board the Waes- after leaving Liverpool, and is consigned to the Irish Fair at San Francisco The sod will be forwarded to the Pacific to-
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-04

morrow over the Pennsylvania Railroad. :: At San Francisco it will be received by ,: delegations from all the Irish societies of. that city. The sod was well taken care of on the way and was landed in good. condi- fiOp / -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-18
Delightful Concert This Evening.

Lovers of good music will count them
selves fortunate in having an opportunity
this evening Of attending grand concert
under the direction Of Mrs Nellie
Sweeney Palmer. in the assembly hall OF
the Young Mems Christian Association.
The entertainment is given for the benefit
of demonstration Methodist church. In
arranging the programme, Mrs. Palmer
has taken the utmost care, and exercised
excellent taste and judgment. 1t Is given
as follows:
First Part Valse op. "a, No. Mosz-
kowskD. Miss Kerr. Aria, from from
meter Won Saekkingen" (NessleD, Mr..
Rabald. Spring Song (Becker). Mrs. Fai-
mer. Tournament CNevine), Miss Kerr
n "Nvmphs and Shepherds" Henry Pur-
cell: b. "Serenade," Jessie V. Kerr; C.
"Wargarita," (Tossone) Miss Sweeney
Duet .T,addio" OonizettD, Mrs. Palmer
and Mr.. Rabald.
Second Part: a. Nocturne, op. 81 NO. q
h. Valse. op. g.. No. Chopin. Miss Kerr
q Mic fernando OonizettD, Mrs. Palmer.
a "Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes
fold English-seventeenth century,; b..
0Three Beggars' (MollOy). I'm a Pill
Grim. I'm a Stranger" (Marsden). by re-
quest. Miss Sweeney, Mrs. Palmer, and
Mr.. Rabold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-18
4 VERY SAD DEATH.
Herbert Thompson Dies I'm Pitts
burg-Death of Mrs. Graham.

CHASE CITY. VA. February T-(spe-
Gladstone time last week an unknown
man was found in an unconscious condi-
ton in the streets of Pittsburg. Pa. suf-
fering with severe illness from exposure
to the intensely cold weather. After be-
ing carried to hospital there was found
a letter from his wife here. which led to
his Identification as Herbert Thompson,
who went from this place last year 10
engage in railroad business in Pennsyl-
vania Telegraphic communication noti-
fed his family of his condition, and
his brother-in-law. Mr.. Curen Nichols.
left at once to render him assistance.
Mr.. Nichols arrived in time for recognl-
tion before his death, which occurred on
Friday last, and yesterday reached here
with the remains Of Mr.. Thompson.
which were inferred at Oakland Gene
terry. Services at the grave were con-
Quoted by Rev. DR.. Thomas Drew and
Rev. Dr. w w. Royal. Mr.. Thompson
was 81 years old, a son of the late James
L. Thompson, of Finneywood, Mecklcn-
burg county, and his wife was a daughter
of Mr.. James w. Nichols, formerly OF
Loudoun county but now a resident here.
Mr.. Thompson was a member OF the
beneficial order, knights of Honor, at this
place. and his life was insured for 5000.
Mrs. Graham. widow of John Graham
of Hopkinsvile, Ky, died at her resi-
dence in GAINESVILLE, this county, yester-
day. She was nearly 70 years old, and
was a sister of the late DR.. William ID.
Haskins who was surgeon of the First
Virginia Regiment Of Volunteers when
Thomas p. August was colonel. Mrs.
Graham was a member of the Baptist
church from early youth, liberal to her
denomination, kind and hospitable to rela-
tives and neighbors. and friend TO the
poor. She left a good estate but no
descendants
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-18
HE WANTED TO DIE.
A NORFOLK PRISONER. UNDER
SENTENCE, ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
Had Been Convicted of Bignmy-
His Wounds serious--PopuIatfon of
the City by the sea-Oid soldier Ar
rested.
rested.

NORFOLK. VA, February H-(Spe-
the penitentiary for bigamy. Joe Wash
ington Moore, who was convicted In the
Hastings Court yesterday. attempted to
take his life at the Jail about o'clock
this morning by cutting his throat. Moore
was In a cell with three other men, one
Of whom had a corset steel sharpened to
a razor's edge, with which the prisoners
shave themselves. Moore asked prison
err in the corridor to wet towel for him.
and as this is the customary way OF
washing their faces, It was done. When
the man returned with the towel, blood
was pouring from Moore's throat. The
wound is an ugly one. being three inches
long across the throat, exposing the wind
pipe. The man will probably die.
Mary Collins, while bending over a stove
at her residence. in this city, was sud
denly seized with a CONFUSION and fell
with her baby In her arms. overturning
the redhot stove and igniting her cloth
ing. She died from her burns to-day.
The child escaped injury almost by
miracle.
TY-EIGHT THOUSAND PEOPLE.
The population of this city is now 5000,
that of Portsmouth 10000. and Of Berkeley
5000. These figures were obtained by a
directory canvass. and are correct as
compared with the police census. This
gives a population Of 10000 within mile
and a half Of the Norfolk City Hall, and
is an increase Of 70 per cent. over the
census of 1890.
Ozias Cooke (white), was to have been
placed on trial In the Corporation Court
to-day for the murder of Lloyd Williams
(coioreO ,ast Christmas, but on account
of the absence of the Commonwealth
witnesses .he case was postponed until
next Monday.
r. Q. Thompson. a young telegrapher.
who is charged with criminally assaulting
Naomi Wood. whom he enticed into a
dsreputable place, will be tried to-mor-
row.
John Palmer, an old Union veteran,
has been arrested by a United States
Marshal on the charge Of altering mar
riage certificate about which an important
pension fraud case conferred. He has
been tried at the Soldiers Home by
United Commissioner Tucker. and
held in 5000 bonds for the Federal grand
jury, which meets in May.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-18
TRIED IN THE CITY COURTS.
DEGREES In Chancery-Motion for
JudgmeRt-Crimin Cases.

Judgment-Crimin Cases.
In the Chancery Court yesterday, Wal
lace c. Saunders qualified as administra-
tor Of Samuel Crane. deceased.
Following orders and DEGREES were on
tered: Hughes. Sheriff, etc, against Har-
grove and others; decree setting aside
BIN Of sale, paying costs, and distri-
huting fund. w. H. Hubbard, admins
traitor. against +. II. Rhodes, administra-
tor. order directing publication prepdra-
tory 10 paying into State Treasury In
claimed money in court Wormeley ana
wife against Wormeley trustee, ana
others decree confirming receivers re-
port, and paying certain fees. lsaDeila T.
Bun against Charles II. Bull; order ais
missing cause on motion of PLAINTIFFS
COUNSEL
Motion for judgment was filed in the
Law and Equity Court by Alex. Ross
AGAINST Alex. Crinkshanks for $li9.36, SUD-
Ject 20 a credit OF 81.
In the Circuit Court Judgment for SlOo9o
was rendered in the case of Charles ii.
Hagan against NJ. +. Gary.
Notice of motion for judgment was filed
in the case Of the Endorsement Guarantee
Company against l. p. Rontt for N'o4olo.
The case OF Garfield Anderson (color.D,
who on the night Of November TN shot
young Cecil Long. white boy near MS
residence on north Second street, came
up in the Hastings Court ana 'he ac-
cused was acquitted.
Teh case against Walter TraylOr Color
edr charged with an attempt at assault
upon Emeiine Harvey (colored was post
poncd 10 the March term, because of the
absence of an important witness for the
C0mm1uWeaI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-18

Passengers can leave Richmond DAILY
via Chesapeake end Ohio railway at $50
A. NJ, or Richmond and Petersburg rail-
road Norfolk and Western routel A.
NJ. connecting at Norfolk with Old Do
mlnion Line steamer, sailing same eve
ming for New York.
ALL-WAIER ROUTE
steamship OId dominion leaves Rich
mond every Monday at . p. NJ. for New
York via James river.
romnany's, 903 east Main street: Cness.
neake and Ohio railway, and Richmond
and Petersburg railroad depots. and al
cosnpanys Office. 1912 east Main street.
Richmond. Bag~aoe checked through
FREIGHT
eor New York al.u 80 YJints beyond can
he shipped by direct steamers, sailing
tr,pIDAY al p. M; also, BY steamer
iraaning Richmond WEDNESDAY 5 y.
~ for Norfolk. connecting with steamer
Tor New York.
a Manifest closed one hour before sailing
u, Wrre,pht received and forwarded, and
.,roueh bins % fading issued for ali
nnrthern. rae'e~-. ~~d FOREIGN ports.
FROM NEW YORK
passenger ~aa iease daly. except sun
dgy, TO Norfolk o. Old Point Comfort,
connecting with Norfolk and Western
railroad or Chesapeake and Onio railway.
direct steamers ,yla James-river routel
leave every SATURDAY passenger ana
freight). and MONDAY (frelght oniy).
sailing from company's pier, No 70
North river. foot OF Beach street. at 8 p.
NJ: Saturday. 4 r, NJ
FREIGHT received and forwarded daily.
e1 For further Information apply 10
JOHN f. MAYER. Agent.
l2l2 east Main street,
Richmond, Va
w. L. Guiliaudeu. yiee-Presideut epd
rraSFn Manager. New ror}- ~>S
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-18
wEDDING-nELLs STILL RINGING.
Two Pretty Marriages i'm Frederick
County.

WINCHESTER. VA, February H.
Especial. Miss Katherine n. Garvln, the
pretty and accomplished daughter of Mr..
A. II. Garvin, of Wildwood, was married
this morning to Mr.. Joseph W. Bowles,
a prominent farmer Of that vicinity. The
ceremony which took place at o'clock
at the residence Of the brides parents,
was performed by Rev. j. c. Jones, or
the Episcopal church, of wildwood. Only
the intimate friends Of the contracting
PARTIES were present, and after we'd
ding breakfast was served the newly
married couple left on an extended we'd
ding tour.
Mr.. ]. William Striker, popular young
resident Of this city, and Miss Lulu {.
Jenkins, the attractive daughter of Mr.
George T. Jenkins. a well-known tobac-
conist. were married here tonight. The
wedding took place al o'clock at the
residence of the brides parents. No. 2S2
south Braddock street and was witnessed
by a large number of friends and rela-
tives Of the contracting parties. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. S. X.
Cox. of the Methodist Episcopal church,
South. The groom is a son of Mr.. Vance
N. Striker, a merchant Of this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-18
GOLF TOURNAMENT TUESDAY.
~ ayers Are Practicing Daily on the
Lakeside LfnLs-BicyeIe Races.

Golf is growing in popularity IN Rich
mond and the Lakeside links are alive
with merry players every afternoon VINO
are printing themselves for the second
tournament, which takes place on IueS-
day next. Play will begin az Y NJ, on this
Oav and continue until 6 Il. NJ, when
the prizes viii be awarded. Entries viii
close al 6 p. NJ. Monday, February zsI
by which time members and ladies m
tending 10 play are expected 70 send ~
their names 10 Mr.. Dudley Mcdonald
Chairman OF the Green Committee
The third tournament viii be held Apfil
Inn and inc final one OF this series May
18th. when the Challenge Cup wiF De the
FIRST prize.
The Lakeside Wheel Clubs RACING com
mittce are actively engaged IN perfect
ing the details for the bicycle races 10 DC
held April 2id.
This will be the social event OF carry
spring. II is more than likely that Gym
khana will be introduced mere on this
occasion. for the first time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-18
i. c,,,,.. ,Ieeting Tonight.

At the meeting of Lee camp ooh-
federate Veterans, Tonight judge ueoieo
l.. Christian will deliver an auoress o,'
the "confeoerate Cause and It's Defend
ers " This address is a splendid literary
n,oduction and should be heard by an
~ our people, as it is most valuable
Contribution 10 Confederate war history
The public generally and the ladies' sps-
oiaIIv are Invited to attend The camp
meets promptly at o'clock