Evening journal., 1898-06-16
ONE EAMERICAN WOUNDED
The EDemy's Force Of Over -Four
Hundred RepulSed.
INSURGENTS COME TO OUR AID.
Colonel Labordas cubans Lose Two Men
In the Attack-Rcturn to Camp TN
acknowledgements Dynamite Guns
Destroy Santiago de Cuba's forts.


moIested- -vesuvius Dynamite Guns
Destroy Santiago de Cubas Forts.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, June 16.-The
United states marines, under Lieuten-
ant Colonel Robert W. Huntington
made their first aggressive movement
against the Spanish guerrlllas yesterday
and completely routed the enemy.
The force Of marines was under Cap
tain Elliott; the cooperating Cubans
were under Colonel Laborda. The COM
blned forces razed a Spanish camp
about five miles from the American po-
sltion, destroyed the only wen in the
vicinity and killed about 40 Spaniards
One American marine was slightly
wounded. Two Cubans were killed and
four wounded II is impossible TO esti-
mate the number of Spaniards engaged
owing 10 their guerrilla methods of
fighting. but il Is believed there were
at least 400
The marines behaved splendldly, their
craftsmanship being excellent even un-
der the severe fire Of tho enemy.
The captured camp lay about five miles
southeast of the rifle pits OF the marines
and was an important base for the en-
emy, as it contained the only well with
IN six or seven miles. lieutenant Col
onel Huntington decided on the attack
early in the day. and about o'clock
the force started across the mountain.
The march up and down the steep hill
sides under the glarlng tropical sun was
a severe test of endurance for the ma
rlnes, and before the battle ground was
reached % men had received medical at
reach the position before the fighting
ceased.
The marines We're compelled 20 march
in single fle.s following the mountain
traiE Meanwhile tho Cubans darted
backward and forward, to right and left.
on the scout IL was noon when from
a hilltop the Americans caught sight OF
the Spanish camp lying on a ridge be-
low them. II consisted of one large
house-the officers quarters-surround-
ed by numerous "shacks' and huts, all
clustering about the precious well.
The Americans began a cautious ad-
vance and wete within 200 yards of the
enemy before the crack OF a rifle from
the Spanish lines announced that the
Spanlards had discovered them.
The troops quickly moved into line OF
battle, with the Cubans on the left flank
by the line OF formation effected The
enemys bullets were whizzing viciously
over the Americans. but the marines
settled down to their work as uncon-
oernedly as though at target practice.
Very few Spaniards We're in sight
They were lying behind the huts and in
the brush. but the puffs OF smoke re-
vealed their positions and enabled the
Americans TO do effective work. For 20
aH.T .f.f.
rife fire The Spanish shots were gem
orally Wild and spasmodic. while the
Americans coolly fired away aiming
carefully and shooting TO KILL For the
most part our firing was done indlvldu-
ally, but at times the officers could di-
rect firing by squads, always with tell
ing effect
il was beginning to look as though n
bayonet charge down the slope would
be necessary TO dislodge the enemy.
when suddenly the latter began to
break for a thicket 100 yards farther
on. Little groups could be seen fleeing
from the camp. separating, darting
through the brush and zigzagging 70 es-
cape tho bullets.
II was then the American fire became
most deadly. Man after man could be
seen 10 fall In vain rush for shelter,
and the fire from the Spanish became
scattering and almost ceased.
Two Cubans lay dead and four wound
ed. and Private Walker of Company d
had to limp 70 the rear with a slight
wound in his ankle.
The easy victory put the command in
high spirits. The little black Cuban
warriors waved their machetes and
howled curses at the Spanish in savage
fashion. Their firing had beep wild
throughout. but they all displayed the
utmost contempt for the Spanish bull
let's. apparently being absolutely with
out fear.
As the enemy began breaking from
the camp the Dolphin, which lay out al
sea. was signaled and began pitchinl
shells toward the thicket for which IN,
Spaniards were making. Meanwhil,
Lieutenant Magill was seen cominl
with 40 men as re-enforcements, anC
Captain Mahoney was on the way Will
100 moro. But before either could reacl
the scene the trouble was all over.
AS the. Spanish retreated the Ameri
cans moved slowly forward, firing a
they went. and by the time the cam
was reached the enemy had all 90
away. taking their wounded and proba
bly, many of their dead. Fifteen bodie
were found scattered through the brush
but the Americans were unable to ex
anime the spot where their firing hal
been most deadly. No time was lost 4
burning the buildings and filling tn
wcll with earth and stones.
Tho Dolphin landed water and ammu