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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-13

Before Santiago, July II, via Port
Antonio, July Il, via Kingston, Jamai-
ca, July 12.-3 p. m.-Whcn the fire
opened from the American lines after
the conclusion of the armiStice, our men
were in much better pos lion. Cap
ron's and Hines batteries were posted
on the heights. On the left OF the Lac
and in the rear of Bates Zines, the
Hotchkiss, Gatling and Dynamite guns
occupied Il crest on the right centre, and
on the extreme right. Best's and Grimes.
Batteries were posted in the centre of
Lawt0n's division, our right was
strengthened by Il brigade of kent'~ di-
vision. the Sixth and Sixteenth regulars
and the Seventy-first New York, which
was pushed to the westward until with
Garcia's line it formed an arc reaching
within Il quarter of mile of Camar'l,
which skirts the bay and forts.
The only road by which General Toral
could escape was thus commanded.
Small detached bodies of Spaniards had
been observed skipping out of town west
ward early in the morning. including one
squad of cavalry. \ move was made to
cut off their retreat. and Il land bomb
~
battery was followed by one of Capron's
guns on the left. and in the right centre
the Gatling and Hotchkiss batteries
opened fire. For the first ten minutes
the firing was quite general, the Span
iards replying spritedly, but the rifle fire
on both sides soon waned, and from D
o'clock To G:30 O'Clock. when the action
ceased, the firing was confined almost
exclusively to the artillery.
Our batteries soon got the range and
poured shells into the Spanish entrench
ments. The H0tchliiss battery swept
the outer line of the entertainments.
back and forth. cutting down the brush
shelters like Il scythe. The Spanish
were soon forced to the block house.
a Spanish battery on the left of the
town, engaged by Capron's battery,
fired spiritedly until a gun-cotton shell
from Woods dynamite gun exploded di-
rectly in front of it, tearing up two trees
and dismOuntins the gun. 1t was the
last shot of the afternoon, and was
greeted with cheers. Two men III Gen
eral Kcnt's division were killed by a
shell and several wounded.
\ Spanish deserter came to our line
this afternoon for food. He said:
THE Spaniards are as good fighters as
the Americans. and if we had food and
cigarettes i'll abundance we could fight
for ever
General Kent recommends the follow
ing officers of his division for gallantry
under fire:
Major Sharp, Major Phil Reade, Cap
tain McAleXander. Lieutenant Cart
wright. Lieutenant Johnson and Nolun-
tcer Aide de Camp Monroe, who was
wounded and will be recommended for
Il commission.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-13
HE PAYS THE PENALTY.
John Henry Jones, the, Assalant of
Miss Hotopp, Lynched.

John Henry Jones, the. Assailant of
Miss HotOpp, Lynched.
Charlottesville. Va. July 12.-The ne
gro, John Henry James, who criminatiy
assaulted Miss Julia Hotopp, on the
public road near her home yesterday
morning, was lynched about 10 o'clock
this morning, two miles west of the
city. by an armed posse of two hundred
men. 1t was made evident last night
about 9 O'Clock that he was the man
who made the assault. and the excite
ment ran to such Il pitch that the au-
thorities slipped the prisoner out of the
back way of the jail and sent him 10
Staunton on a special train for safe
keeping. A special grand jury had been
summoned to try the case this morning
at 1870 o'clock. and the court was IN
session when the news came that the
train which bore the prisoner had been
stopped by two hundred men near
Woods Crossing and the prisoner taken
off and hung to Il tree and his body rid
died with bullets. Citizens who witness
ed the lynching have reached here and
testify to the fact of the lynching. Judge
White and Commonwealth Attorney
Woods and Sheriff Watts did all they
could to prevent the lynching and allow
the man II fair trial before the court.
but the lynchng party out-generaled he
authorities.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-13
A SANTIAGO STREET BLOWN UP.
\ Whit of Iberian Brag, Blow ami
BluStor

In Camp near Santiago de Cuba, Mon
day, July 11.-Via Port Antonio and
Kingston. Jamaica, July 12.-3:2O D.. M.
The land forces watched with inter
est the bOmbardment from the fleet.
About 3 o'clock the thunder of guns was
heard seaward and Il dense cloud of
Soke, rising over the ridge to the south
showed that the navy was at WORK.
Many shells from the ships burst III the
northeastern part of the city, which it Is
difficult to see from the American lines.
1t is impossible to say what effect they
had. Several burst in the centre of tie
town with great effect. One shell. of
whose action Il good view was had FROM
San Juan Hill, burst i'll II small street.
When the atmosphere cleared, it seemed
as if the entire street had been blown
out of existence. a large hole was torn
in the gruond and many buildings were
demolished. If Il hundred other shells
could be landed with similar effect. they
would destroy Santiago. The warships
fired for only a short time.
Two ridiculous gallery plays were
made by Spanish officers last night
which excited much amusement in the
American line. Late in the evening loud
talking was heard from the first line Of
the Spanish entertainments. An interpre-
ter was called and soon came in on a
run to report that 4 Spanish officer was
addressing his men, urging them to stand
fast for the honor of Spain. as the NOR
row would be the last day of fighting
for the American army would he wiped
ont the first thing in the morning. Faint
cheering followed. much less distinct
than the officers voice. The American
SharpShooters ruthlessly fired in the di-
rection of the Spanish line and the hero
who was going to wipe out the Ameri-
can army made quick dive for the
trenches from which no Spanish heroes
have yet emerged.
Late yesterday afternoon, before the
flag of truce came down, group Of
Spanish officers galloped along the lines
in bright uniform, carrying Spanish flags
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-13

THE YELLOW FEVER.
Precautions Taken to Proven Its
Spread Among Our Troops.

L
Spread Among Our Troops.
Copyright by the Associated Press.)
Playa del Este. July -. Guantanamo
Bay. Cuba. July 12.-The known pres
cncc Of yellow fever at Caimanera,
Guantanamo and other towns in the
vicinity Of Camp McCalla and along the
coast has resulted in the establishment
of the Strictest quarantine
Hereafter no communication will be
allowed with the north side of the bay,
and no one will be permitted to land
from vessels entering the harbor here
without "A special permit from the com
manding officer. This may result in con-
siderable Inconvenience TO the newspa
per dispatch boats.
1t also cuts off communication with
the inSurgent forces around Guantanamo
under the command of General Perez,
and the regiment Of Colonel Tomas.
The rules will also he rigidly enforced
mt Camp McCalla, although the general
health of the American marines is re-
markably good.
The SpanardS in and around Cal
manera have been showing great ac-
tiyity during the last two or three days.
and their forces there have apparently
been increased from Guantanamo. The
boldneSs of the American launches in
venturing up beyond the port. and the
presence of large number of warShips
i'll the lower bay. have evidently led the
SpaniardS to believe that an attack is
planned ut that point.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-13
TRANSPORTS AT CHARLESTON.
The Work of Loading Troops on Them
VIII Begin To-Day.

Charleston, S. c., July 12.-Thrce
transports were reported off the bar this
morning, At 1 o'clock the Resolute
came up to quarantine flying Il yellow
flag. She cast anchor there and few
moments later the light house tender
Wistaria went out to her with orders
to proceed to Newport News. She lid
so at once. An hour later the Grand
Duchess and the ''No. 30'' came in and
were docked. The work of loading the
troops here on them will begin t0-m0r-
row. 1t has not been positively decided
tonight which two of the three regi-
ments here will go on the two ships.
The Sixteenth Pennsylvania will proba-
bly, be one of these selected. but n choice
between the Second and Third Wis
consin has not yet been made. The
ships will get off early tomorrow morn
ing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-13
FOR AN HONORABLE PEACE.

Paris, July 12-The officials of the
Spanish Embassy here communicated to
the press this evening Il dispatch from
Madrid, declaring it came from an au-
thoritative source. 1t set forth in sub
stance that although Spain was "only
fighting in order to maintain her right
to repel unjust aggression she will CON
tinue the struggle until she obtains an
honorable peace. whatever sacrifices may
be necessary to attain this end
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-13
BE READY TO DEFEND THE
COAST.
If Bluff it Was Spain nas Taken Our
Threat Very Seriously.

London, July 13.-The Madrid cor
respondent of the Daily News says:
Orders have been received py the
Seville garrison to hold itself in rcad-
ness to proceed to the defense of the
coast. 1t is believed the garrisons des-
lination is camp near Gibraltar The
ordcr IS much commented upon. The
American cOnSulS ut Gibraltar and Tan
glcr. it is said, have bought enormous
quantities @! coal. and the American
Golfers ere reported to be between Cape
Srartcl on the northwest coast of Nor
roco and Cape Vincent
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-13
THE CRISIS HANGS FIRE.
Senor Sagasta Must Decide Whether o.
Not to Open Peace Negotiations.

London, July 13.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Times says:
'"rhe crisis hangs fire. The Ministers
still meet in council and the difficulties
Of retirement seem even greater than
the difficulties of remaining in office.
The Conservatives are not prepared to
accept office. and it is hard to imagine "A
Liberal Cabinet without an undisputed
Liberal leader. The logical conclusion
is that Senor Sagasta must accept the re-
sponsibility of deciding whether or not
to open peace negotiations
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-13
WAR TO THE EXTREMITY.
Should We Claim Porto Rico or the
Philippines.

Madrid, July 12.-9 a. m.-The posi-
bility of peace with the United States is
being widely discussed in the newspapers
and by the public. The conservative pa
pers declare Spain is prepared to accept
peace provided it implies only the loss Of
Cuba. But they assert Spain would pre-
fer war albutrance if the United States
should claim Porto Rico. the Philippines
or an immense indemnity which would
be impossible for Spain to pay.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-13
ADVANCE OF OUR TROOPS.
Dummy Guns Found and Vacant
Trenches

Copyright by the Associated Press.)
General Shafter's Headquarters. July
II. p m. via Kingston. Jamaica. July
12.-10:3O II. m.- Fighting continues
during the day. and at this hour, it is
believed that the city of Santiago will
be captured by the American forces
within the next twenty-four hours.
The Americans have advanced steadi-
ly all day. In several of the Spanish
trenches our troops found dummy
wooden guns. and no Spanish soldiers.
There was n very weak fire from the
Spanish troops and the American off
GERS have received further evidence OF
the great distress existing in Santiago.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-13
PROMOTION OF DIR. M'KNIGHT.
From Rank of Chief Steward of Division
Hospital to What Position is Not
Yet Clear.

Camp Cuba Librc. Jacksonville, Fla.
July 12.-Dr. IL. III. Mcknight. who
has, since its formation. been chief
steward of the Division hospital of the
Seventh Army corps. has been promoted
just to what rank has not yet been as
certained. there being no public an
nouncement of the rank. This afternon
his men, realizing this would be their last
evening with him, gave him an ovation
of which any man should be proud.
1t is source of much qualification on
the part of the many friends of DIR.
Mcknight to note his rapid rise since
his entrance upon military life, but not
Il surprise for them. his abilities and
general qualifications along the line of
his profession having ever been appar-
cnt. This recognition of his merit was
never more justifable.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-13
ESTERHAZY ARRESTED.

Paris. July 12.-Maior Comte Ferdi
nand Walsn Esterhazy, the alleged au-
thor of the bordereau in the Dreyfus
case. has been arrested.
Masame Pays. his mistress, has also
been placed under arrest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-13
Pouring Shells into the Spanish Intrenchments
Forcing the Enemy Back.
THE DYNAMITE GUN IN ACTION
Spanish Battery Engaged With Capron's Had Been Do
ing Some Spirited Work, But One Gun-CoOn
Shell From This Engine of Destruc-
ton SenCed 1t.
tion SiIenCed 1t,

and charged near the end of our line.
back and FORTH in front of the flag of
truce. TO make an elaborate display.
Finally they dashed into the town out Of
danger, and then down came the white
flag.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-04-01
Languages Nu Der $50.

The least learned are aware that
there are many languages in the
world, but the actual number is prob
ably beyond the dreams of ordinary
people. The geographer Baldi enum.
Grated $50, which are entitled to be
considered as distinct languages, and
5000 which may be regarded as dia
lects.
Adulguns, another modern writer
on this subject, reckons up 1864 Ian
guages and dialects existing and which
have existed. Even after we have al
lowed either of these as the number Of
languages we must acknowledge the
existence of almost infinite minor di
versities, for almost every province
has tongue more or less peculiar
and this We may well believe to be the
case throughout the world at large.
1t is said that there are little islands
lying close together in the South Seas
the inhabitants of which do not un'
derstand each other.
Of the $50 distinct languages emu
merated by Baldi, eighty.nine belong
Europe, Ia to Africa, 1913 to Asia
alt to America, III to Oceanica-by
which term he distinguishes the vast
number of islands stretching between
HindoOstan and South America.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-04-01
WHAT TIE BAND PLAYED.
An Exciting Dinner Table Episode
on an Atlantic Liner.

An instance of what it calls trans
atlantic courtesy" is related by lie
Gaulois OF Paris. One OF the greatest
singers OF France, Il woman whom 1t
says everybody will at once identity
on moments consideration, was re-
turning from New York on one of the
German liners. One evening, glanclng
at the programme of the concert that
was to be played at dinner, she saw
the announcement OF 4 triumphal
march celebrating the German VIC
tory of 1871.
81 am sure" she said to a fellow
co untryman sitting near, "that this
is not intended as Il discourtesy to us,
but don't care. I'm too much of Il
patriot not to express my disapproval
of ii in my own way when they begin
to play this piece. Wait and see."
The captain, having caught the gist
OF these remarks and noticing the
great artists agitation, glanced at the
programme to see what caused it:
then, without showing any SURPRISE
he spoke to one Of the walters in a
low tone.
At the moment when the German
triumphal march was due to begin the
French singer, who could hardly con-
troll her agitation, prepared to leave
the table. The first chord was played,
the artist arose and stood, pale, agi-
tated, amazed, while the officers and
other passengers also got up and
smiled sympathetically at her. And
the band PLAYED 1.-THE Marseillaisew
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-04-01
Moro Castle Taken.

If Americans shall be called upon
to go to Moro Castle and haul down
the Spanish flag, it will not be the
first time the task has been set them.
In 1862 soldiers from the American
colonies of Great Britain did it. Ban
croft's history tells about it. On the
9th of June the feet and transports,
having sailed through the Bahama
Straits, came in sight of the low coast
around Havana. The Spanish had
but 1900 men for the defense of the
city. The invaders numbered 1900
effective men, besides $500 negroes
from the Ieeward Islands and Jamaica
Putnam, the Connecticut ranger, was
one of them. Siege was laid to the
city, continuing for 20 days, and the
Spanish lost 1000 men. Then Moro
Castle was taken by storm. A month
later the Governor of Havana capitu-
lated. Thirteen Spanish vessels were
captured in the harbor. The booty of
property was estimated at So 600, 900.
Many died from want of good water
and from fever and other diseases. It
was most severe campaign. In spite
of all obstacles, climatic or otherwise,
Anglo-Saxons beat down the dons and
captured the fortress and city.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-04-01
Making Rats Work.


There are $50 men in North St
Louis who defy anyone to dispute the
fact that Tom Mcguire is a genius
says the st. Louis Post-Dispatch. Mr.
Mcguire is a yard foreman at gas
company's plant. The enthusiastic
proclaimers of his genius are his fell
low-workers in the big yard. A sewer
pipe leading from one of buildings tc
the river bank, 16O feet away, became
clogged. The pipe is sixteen feet be-
low the surface. 1t was not known
just where the obstruction was, so ar
rangements we're made to open the
trench. Then Mcguire brought into
play what proved to the trump card
viz: rats. He had been thinking
about the plan for several days. One
night, by the aid of generous hunks Of
fresh cheese, he managed to entraI
two big gray rodents and these he de.
termined to put into the sewer. They
we're taken to the mouth at the river
bank and released. The opening was
then closed securely behind them
leaving the animals with only one
chance of life. That was to 60 straigh,
ahead. And they did. Several more
rats were caught, each succeeding day
and turned into the sewer, until a
dozen fine specimens were gnawine
away in the pipe. The morning after
the last detachment joined the main
rodent army, water commenced to
trickle from the pipe. Iron rods and
steam were applied. In ten minute.
the sewer was clean.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-04-01
Washin9tun Standard
SOME OF The SPANISH NAMES.
lew Pronounced as Spelled. as
Witness the List.

From present indications readers OF
newspapers will hc called upon to
Wrr>tl, with the pronunciation OF
Spanish names for some time to come,
>ay, the Topeka Journal. \ list OF
Those appearing most frequently is
i.r..n complied, with the proper
pronunciation oi each.
northumberland, accent on
-'c"nd syllable.
Malrd-Maddrce, accent on second
.,lAilc
ElIuc"-Blahng-k a, accent on Sec
"ud -lllahlc.
@agA>ta-Sa -ga>-ta, as spelled, the
a." sounded As in cat.
Gomch-Go-incth, accent Oh first
syllable; 50" long.
canova>-Cah-nO-was, accent on Sec
ond syllable; 80" long.
Huiz-ROo-ecth, equal accent.
Maceo-Mah-thc-o accent first syl-
liable.
Marie Rodriguez-Mah-rce-a Ro-
drcc-gcth, accent second syllable both
words go" in Ro is long.
Pcrico Diaz-Per-e-ko Dee-ath, ac-
cent on first syllable in Perico; accent
equal in second word.
Pc
tlcd-ccz, accent first syllable in Reina,
second in Mercedes.
Galicia-Gal-cctz-ec-ah, accent on
second syllable.
Jorge Juan - Whorg Whahn; in
these words the j" has the German
sound of "eh" but it can best be
represented in English by "wh."
Bcarnabc-Bear-n ah-we, accent on
first syllable.
Cadiz - Kad-ecth, accent ON first
syllable and sound "a" as in ear.
Eulatc - Aoo.lah.tce, accent on
second syllable.
Santa Cruz-Sahn-tah Krooth.
Puerto del Padro - Poor-er-to del
Pahdro, accent second syllable of
Puerto, first syllable of Padro; COS"
long
Castillo del Principe-Kah-steel-y
del Pring-kee-pay, accent second
syllable of Castillo, first syallable of
Principe.
Dry Tortugas - Dree Tor-to-gas,
accent second syllable.
Lupercio Martinez-Loo-per- kee oh
Martec-neth, accent second syllable of
Lupercio, first syllable of Martinez.
Dupuy De Lome-Doo-pwee Duh
Lohm. This is French name some-
what modified in change from that
tongue into Spanish.
Weyler-Wi.ler, accent first syllable;
al" long. This name comes from the
German and retains the German pro-
nunciation.
NHIlstODdi OOlOH AIlS- COI'WdHl
Kohlon, accent on first syllable in
Cristobal, second in Colon.
Du Bosc-DOO Bosk.
Matanzas-Mah- tahn-thahs, accent
on second syllable.
Azore-Ah-thoh.ray, accent second
syllable.
Rays-Rah-yo, accent equal.
Ariete-Ah-rceay-tay, accent second
syllable.
Almirante Oquendo-Al-meer aim
tay Oh.kwen-do, accent third syllable
in Almirante, second syllable in
Oquendo.
Pedro Rivas-Pay-droh Ree-wahs.
accent first syllable in both.
Pando - Pahn-doh, accent first
syllable.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-04-01

None nut Ayers NJ tho W0Pld's Fall
There was only one blood purifier
admitted at the Worlds Fair, Chicago
1t was Ayers Sarsaparilla. All Others
were shut out because they did no
meet the requirements of the Fair Com
missioners. Ayers Sarsaparilla only
was accorded the honor of an entry, be
cause it did meet those require
ments. In other words, the Worlds
Fair authorities found Ayers Sarsapar
lila to be an honest, scientific prepare
ton, the only one of its kind they coult
endorse. That was good testimony thai
Ayers Sarsaparilla is the best BLOOD
purifier made. Furthermore, hundreds
of physicians say it is, thousands o.
druggists say it is, millions of patients
say it is. Take it, ailing friend, and you
will say it is.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-04-01
II Spaln Invaded Us.

Richmond Times: General Bradley
T. johnson was in Havana some eigh-
teen months ago, and while sitting
one evening in the military cafe,
where several hundred officers were
dining, one of them, whom he knew,
left group and came over to him say
ing: General, those officers over
there are discussing war with the
United States, and General 49, says
he could land a column in Florida
and march it to New York. Do you
think he could do it? off the column
went peaceably along the road" said
johnson, "and behaved itself, it could
do it. But if it got to stealing pigs
and chickens the police would run
them all in"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-04-01

For the real heiress, one must 60 to
Chill, where there is q widow, the
Sonora de Cousino, whose possessions
are valued at $2OO,OOO,O 900. This lady
controls the copper mines of Chill and
Peru, owns an enormous feet of ships,
has 5000 acres of vineyards, and is
proprietor of the whole town of Lota,
near which her chief mansion stands.
She has eighty gardeners. Sonora de
CAUSING has been widow for twenty
two years.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-04-01

ANY of my patrons requiring spec.
tacles, eyeglasses or duplicates OF
previous orders can get them by apply.
ing to my brother, P. H. Carlyon, with
whom / leave my optical stock, test
case, prescription books, etc. He will
have charge of my optical and other
business during my absence.
m25-4w F. w. CARLYON.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-04-01

IT may save you time and money to
be informed that, when you need a
blood-purifier, Ayers Sarsaparilla is
the kind most in favor with the medical
profession. 1t is the standard, and,
as such, the only blood.purifier ad.
mitted at the Chicago Worlds Fair.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-04-01

OF the several fish which clothe and
adorn themselves, the most conspic.
uous is the antennarius, small fish
frequenting the Sargossa Sea, which
literally clothes itself with seaweed
fastening the pieces together with
sticky gelatinous strings, and then, as
it were, holding the garments on with
its fore fins.