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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-10

They also discovered that they were
thanked by heavy battery of field artil-
lery and a goodly array of soldiers on the
shore, waiting to give them a warm re-
ception. Under the circumstances the
commanders of the three little American
boats might readily have retired without
having their courage impugned, but such
course never seemed to have entered
their minds for they Immediately began
fighting, and for two hours engaged all
their adversarias, and receiving their fire
without tlinching. During the fight the
American boats sunk one of gunboats and
one pontoon, disabled the torpedo boat
and badly damaged several of the other
vessels They might have continued the
fight to a conclusion had not a shot from
one Of the Spanish boats at length dis
abled the Hornet by striking the main
steam pipe. This incident forced the
three boats to retire, but, according to the
dispatch, they fought all the way out Of
the harbor. The Hist did not appear sat-
1sfied with the performance, for few
hours after she entered another bay,
where she found, attacked and sunk an
other gunboat and subsequently chased
ana disabled Spanish troop ship before
returning to her station at Santiago
All this was done in the face of the
fact that the Hist, as well as the Hornet,
was hit several times and without a sin
manding officers of all three of these boats
have made enviable records for them
selves since the war began, but one of
them, Lieut.. Lucien Young, of the Hist,
although his career as a naval officer be-
gan since the civil war, succeeded in maxi
ing such a brilliant record in times Of
peace as to cause congressional action,
and his advancement thirty numbers, and
also to lead the legislature of Kentucky
to pass ringing resolutions in his honor,
and to present him with a gold hilted
sword. This splendid record of Lieut..
Young was made through jumping over
board In a choppy sea to the successful
rescue of sailor, and in swimming long
distance to shore from the wrecked ship
Huron, and so making the saving of the
crew possible.
When one reads the life of Lieut. Young
there is no longer wonder that his little
boat, the Hist. has been heard of several
times as being in the thick of the fight
since the present war began and when
one reflects that our navy is full of such
men it is obvious why Spain makes so
poor show against it. The naval bat
tie in Manzanillo harbor deserves more
notice than it has received, for none who
reads the account of the gallant fight
against great odds can help feeling an
added pride that he Is a fellow country
man with those who were on the Hist,
Hornet and Wampatuck.
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FROM THE MAGAZINES.
Kfdd's First Piracy.
From ST. Nicholas.


Kidd waited good while FOR the Mocha
fleet, but it did not arrive. and then he
made his first venture IN actual piracy
Hes oveThauled a Moorish vessels COM
minded by an English captain, and thus
boldly broke the marine laws which gov
erned the civilized world, ana stamped
himself an out-and-out pirate. After the
exercise Of considerable cruelty ne extoTt-
ed from his first prize small amount OF
money. Although he and his men did not
gain very much booty. they had whetted
their appetites for more. ana Kidd cruised
savagely over The eastern seas IN search
of other spoiis.
One of the men, a gunner named VIII
liam Moore, one day became impairment
because Kidd did not attack an English
vessel, and he and Capt Kidd had a vio-
lent quarrel, in the course Of which the
captain picked up a heavy iron bound
bucket and struck the dissatisfied gunner
such powerful blow that the man died
next day.
Kidd now ravaged the East India waters
with great success and profit, and at last
he fell in with a very fine ship from Ar
mena, called The Quedah Merchant com
manded by an Engishman. Kids con-
science had been growing harder and
harder every day, and he did not hesitate
20 attack the vessel The great meT-
chantmen proved to be one of the most
valuable prizes ever taken by n pirate, for
Kids own share of the spois amounted
TO more than 10000 This was such a
grand haul that Kidd lose 40 time in TAX
ing his prize TO some place where he might
safely dispose of her cargo and get rid
of her passengers.
Accordingly. he sailed for Madagascar.
While he was there he fell in with the
first pirate vessel he had met since he
had started out 10 put down piracy This
was Ship commanded by an English pi-
rate named Culiiford, and here would have
been a chance for Capt Kidd TO show
that, although he might trangress the law
himself. he would be true TO his engage
ment not to allow other people to do 50,
but he had no idea of putting down piracy.
and instead of experimenting Culliford he
went into partnership with him, and the
two agreed TO go pirating together
This partnership, however, did not con.
tinue long, for Capt. Kidd began to be-
leve that ii was time for him to return to
his native country and make a report of
his proceedings to his employers. Having
confined his piraucal proceedings to dis
tant parts of the world he hoped that he
would be able to make Sir George Bello-
mont and other stockholders suppose that
his booty was all taken from French yes
sells cruising in the East, and that when
the proper division should be made he
would be able to quietly enjoy his portion
of the treasure he had gained.
He did not 80 back in the Adventure,
which was probably not large enough 10
carry all the booty ne had amassed, but,
putting everything on board his latest
prize, the Quedah Merchant, he burned
his old ship and sailed homeward.
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A BRAVE BATTLE OVERLOOKED.
Lieut.. Lucien Young Makes n Record
With the Hist.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
In the Joy over the news of the de-
struction of Cervera's fleet, off the harbor
of Santiago, brave naval battle, fought
in the harbor of Manzanillo, against great
odds, reported at the same time, has been
generally overlooked. This naval fight,
which is, in fact. the second of the war,
was bitterly contested, and had it not
been overshadowed by Schleys victory
would have certainly been heraded wide
ly and provoked generous enthusiasm.
The Americans engaged were the con-
verted yachts Hist and Hornet, and the
converted tug Wampatuck.
These three small boats, much under 300
tons each, entered the harbor OF Manza-
Milo for the purpose of destroying four
Spanish gunboats said to be there. After
they had entered they found not four, but
nine vessels, including a torpedo boat and
cruiser, waiting to give them battle.
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lad schooI nnd Id Home.

From St. Nicholas.
My teacher doesn't think l read
So very special well
She's always saying. What was that
Last word? ' and makes me spell
And then pronounce IA after her,
AS slow as slow can be.
You'd better take q little care
That is what she says to me
cor else I'm really 'fraid you'u find,
Some one Of these bright days.
You're way behind the Primer Class"
That's what my teacher says.
But when I'm at my grandpa's house,
He hands me out a book
Aud lets me choose a place to read;
And then he'll sit and look
At me, and listen, just a pleased!
/ know it from his face.
And when / read a great long word.
He say, why little Grace.
Youll have TO teach our deestrlct school
Some one o these bright days!
Mother you come and hear this child"
That g what my grandpa says.
Elizabeth i. Gould.
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bee, he asked him to get out, telling him
he was going no further. At this he be-
came abusive and on seeing Mrs. Sigsbee
at the door applied an abusive epithet
acting the same time as If he would take
the wagon off. Mr.. Sigsbee finding remon-
STRANGE useless went into his house, got
his gun and fired, tearing off half the
soldiers head. Under the circumstances no
blame was attached to MIR. Sigsbee, and
he was released.
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Names of Wnrshins.

Some of the many Greek and Latin
names for British war-ships have been
subjected by sailors to "sea-change"
Which made them more modern though
less poetic. Bellerophon and Belsarius
We're good enough for officers and lands
men, but the men before the mast pre-
ferred "Bllly Rufnn" and Bully Saw
yers." Our own sailors have shown con-
siderable activity in the same line. espc-
cially as to names of Indian origin Ad-
miral Porter, writing on this subject soon
after the civil war. said Agameuticus had
been quickly turned into "Aggy meant to
cuss."
The admiral was inclined to think our
Indian names more objectionable than
those in the classic style; but such titles
have at least the advantage Of being al
together national for they are the only
strictly American names that could be
found. Indeed, they are more suitable
than the classic names IN every way. for
1t seems more reasonable to think of a
great mass Of wood and metal in connec-
ton with a mountain like Katahdin or Ia
coma than with Imaginary nymphs and
SWANS Of whom Ovid told pretty storle 5
about two thousand years ago.
A Parrots Sense of Hunlor.
From st. Nicholas.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-10
IT'S CURIOUS ABOUT HEREDIrY.

Natural History Encountered by n
Man Who Had just Escaped a
Drakemnn's Club.
Chester On. W Letter in New York Sun.
''rhe hereditary transmission of physical
and mental traits and tendencies from
generation to generation in men and oni-
mails and Insects and everything that lives
is queer, isn't it?' said man with a graen
patch over one eye as he dangled his feet
over a ditch on the onion meadows and
watched the erratic flight of a dragon fly
hunting Insects here and there and % and
down.
A short man. chewing a cigar butt.
whose extinct crater emitted a tremendous
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-10

-Jones-why do you say she reminds
you of brown sugar?
Brown-Because she's sweet but unre-
dned.-Judy
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-10

= TIL ~ = ID VIl3.s
lime does not laugh much. lie has a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-25
Ready to Raise Volunteer RelimeLt.

Providence, r. l., April 23.-Up to the
closing of his office. tonight, Governor
Dyer has received no response from the
war department in reply to his offer to
raise regiment of 1000 volunteers, in
dependent of the regular militia of the
state. The Governor stated to the re-
porter for The Herald that it was his
desire to take that course rather than
to enlist a regiment from the ranks of
the state brigade. for the reason thai
there are so many points to be protect
ed along the Rhode Island coast that
he would not consider it advisable or
safe to send the citizen soldiery away.
This view is also taken by the leading
business men of the state.
The war department has replied to
GOV. Dyers request for 1000 Springfield
rifles by saying that he can have as
many as he may call for. but it will be
be impossible for the department to
furnish uniforms. and the Governor will
provide these out of the $3.50 900 appro-
priatio which the Legislature pro-
vided.
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SAVED HER POSITION.
A Working Mill Girl Given Strength
and Health By a Valuable Remedy.
DR.. Clarke's Red-Iron-Pills Enable
Nellie A. Parker to Keep at Work.
Her Weak Back Made Strong
and Her Good Health
Established.

Nellie a. Parker in No. 3 Granite Min.
Fail River, suffered as many other hard
working women have done before her.
She experienced frghtful pains; her back
was weak and it did not seem possible that
she could continue to toll for her daily bread.
She heard of DIR. Clarke's Red Iron-Pills
and used two boxes. They made her strong
and well. To DIR. Clarkes Red-Iron-Pills
does she owe her ability to pursue her yoca-
ton.
Miss Parker lives at No. sc Plane ST., Fall
River, and will gladly tell anyone interested
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less Rcd-Iron-Pils make rich red blood
and strong healthy nerves. AS a tonic and
blood purifier, remedy for all female com
plants and rectfer of all disorders due to
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Clarke's Red-Iron- Pills stand supreme.
These pills are easy and pleasant to take.
They have none of the disadvantages of the
many obnoxious liquid remedies now on the
market.
In ordering Red Iron-Pils be sure You get
DR.. Clarke's and you will have the kind that
is tiled and sure. They can he bought of all
druggists for Scots. box, six boxes for $3.50,
or will be mailed on receipt of price by adj
dressing the Red-lron-Pill CO., Portland,
Maine
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RED-IR0h-PILLS
MAKE.RED. CHEEKS

that all the naval militia which will be
used in the deep sea patrol vessels
have been already ordered to them.
Those remaining will be utilized in
manning the signal stations along the
coast and the vessels of the close shore
auxiliary fleet.
Commander Richardson Glover ex
poets that the gunboat Bancroft which
he is to command and which is now un-
dergoing repairs at Boston. will sail for
Norfolk, in a few days. to take on her
ammunition. The probabilities are
that the vessel will then be sent to join
Admiral Simpsons fleet.
1t is said to be definitely settled that
Capt. Albert S. Barker member Of
the joint army and navy defence plan
board, will command the protected
cruiser Newark, now fitting out at Nor
folk. She will be ready for service
some time in May
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt, today,
announced that the government had
purchased the steam yacht Allen for
the auxiliary navy. This vessel like so
many others hat have been acquired is
of light draught and eXcellentiy fitted
for patrol duty in shallow waters. She
is Of 151 tons gross register, 119 feet
long and 90 feet beam. She was built
at Chester, Pa, and her home port IS
New York.
1t was said at the navy department,
today, that no additional information
had been received of the movements Of
the Spanish fleets rendezVoused at Ca
diz and at the Cape De Verde islands.
Every step taken by these fleets IS
promptly reported To the department
by the agents abroad. one officer eX-
planned. today, that it was very neces-
sary to receive with the greatest cau-
ton reports of the movements of the
Spanish ships as Spain naturally Will
try in every way to mislead the United
States. Most of the vessels of the Ash
attic squadron which according to The
| Associated Press dispatches We're to
| sail with sealed orders, according to the
latest published advices We're rendez-
voused at Hong Kong. The squadron
is under command of Commodore
| George Dewey, a Well-kn0Wn and
trusted naval officer and is made up of
seven vessels excluding the coal col
! Iiers recently purchased by the depart
| ment. The Olympia. a protected cruz
| ser. is the flagship with speed of over
| II knots, while the other ships are the
| protected cruiser Baltimore of 20 knots.
! the protected cruiser Raleigh of 10
| knots. the protected cruiser Boston 15la
| knots, the gunboat Concord of nearly
| Il Knots. the gunboat Petrol of nearly
Y knots and the iron ship Monocacy of
| II knots.
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Patriotic knights OF Columbus.

New Haven, Conn, April 23.-Inquiry
having been made of the fratenal socie-
ty knights of Columbus. as to the eff
feet of enlistment in the army on in
surance benefits in the order. the fol-
lowing letter has been sent by Supreme
knight Cone of Jersey City:
Dear Sir-Replying to your esteem
ed inquiry, would contemplated enlist
ment in the army be bar to entrance
to your society, we would unhesitating-
~ declare no, no, no. We live for God,
country and cause. To serve one is to
serve all. Any sacrifice made by our
membership, present or prospective, in
defence of our national honor will re-
ceive the fullest reward of the Knights
of Columbus. Cordially and patriot-
cally yours.
John l. Cone. Supreme knight,
knights of Columbus"
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One Hundred Men Enrolled al Barre. W.

Barre, VT, April ga recruiting
once was opened at the armory Of
company Il. in this city. this morning.
ny capt Badger. commander of the
company. In accordance with the or
ders from the military authorities of
the state, announcement was made that
the company would increase its number
to 100 men at once. Volunteers has
tened to the hall, and. tonight, the
company is announced as ready for any
orders regarding moving which NAV
be given. The city council will provide
the company with a few days rations.
If required
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Plymouth. Mass. Men Prepared 10 Move.

plymouth, April ga big crowd ia
gathered in the armory of the Stan
dlsh Guards, Company d, 5th regiment
NJ V. NJ, watching the drilling of new
recruits. Twenty-seven men of the Al
called for to put the the company on a
war footing, enlisted. last evening. and
nine more had signed the roll at &
CLOCK, with more to come All are
Plymouth men.
a company Of volunteers will prob
ably be recruited as soon as the proc,a-
nation Of President Mckinley reaches
here. a former commander of tha
company is mentioned as likely to no
a leader in the movement.
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Porto Rico In a Critical Condition.

st. Thomas, April 24.-Refugees from
Porto Rico who reached here by a
schooner. this evening. report that the
condition of the island is critical. Mar
tial law has been proclaimed and
Americans there are in danger, as they
are without protection.
United States Consul Van Horn here
has bought 1900 tons of coal for the
United States government. which viii
arrive here, tomorrow, and he is nego.
tiating for more
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SPANISH STEAMER CATALINA.
How She Was Captured by the U. S. Cruiser
Detroit.

Key West, April 24.-5.50 p. M.-Ensign
Christy, with crew of l6 from the crui-
ser Detroit and four from the flagship,
brought into port. this afternoon, the
captured Spanish steamer Catalina, Capt.
Fano. 3491 tons, which left Cadiz. March
T. and was bound from New Orleans for
Barcelona. via Havana. for which latter
port she was making when taken.
The Catalina was captured about 4
O'Clock this Sunday morning, II miles
from Havana. She was taken by tie
cruiser Detroit. When the first shot was
fired her captain made desperate effort
to escape his pursuer and the chase was
prolonged for eight miles. Finally solid
shot brought her to. She is carrying a
cargo of 5000 bundles of slaves.
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Another Spanish Steamer Captured.

Mobile, Ala, April PA special from
Biloxi. Miss. says the revenue cutter
Winona from Mobile captured the Span
ish steamer Saturnina at Ship Island at
l o'clock today. but likely will have to
remain in quarantine with the prize until
the time of quarantine detention is out
tomorrow or next day. The Saturnina is
from Sagua to Ship Island, 1873 tons
Senior Zuclage in command.
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Ninety Per Cent. Ready for War.

Newport. r. l., April 23--At a met
ing OF Company q, I'd Regiment, r. l.
NJ held. tonight, 80 per cent Of the
men volunteered to go to the war, pro-
Vlded they go as a company. Word
VIII DC at once sent to the adiutant
generals office. This Is. as far az
heard from, the first company of the
Rhode Island militia to take action in
this matter
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the GATHERING HOSTS.
Points Where Forces Are Ready to Answer u q
Presidents Call.
Eager TO Enlist.

Fitchburg, April accompanies y
ana ID OF the 9Th Regiment are quietly
recruiting their numbers to a war
basis. There has always been a wait
ing list for both companies for some
time, and this has been filled very
promptly and nearly so men have al.
ready agreed to enlist when the definite
call comes
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DISPATCH BOATS
Say Reports Of Fling Incorrect. and Not a
Shot Exchanged as Yet

Key West April 24.-3.20 P. Mac
cording to dispatch boats which have
just arrived at this port from the
United States fleet, the port Of Havana
is blockaded; but otherwise the situa-
ton is unchanged. Contrary to reports
previously received, these boats say
that not shot has yet been fired by
either side
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Spaniards Up to Old Tricks.

Kingston, April 24.--Fugitives from
Guantanamo, province of Santiago de
Cuba. say Spanish troops are concen-
trating in the principal sea coast cities
and laying waste by fire interior towns
and plantations. 1t is feared deyasta-
ton will be complete before the Ameri-
cans can occupy that territory.
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Capt. General Blanco Sights Blockadins Fleet.

Madrid, April 24.-2 P. MA cabie
dispatch has been received from capt.
Gen. Blanco, saying the United states
squadron approached. on Friday night'
within five miles of the port and then
disappeared in a northerly direction.
Attention is called to the fact tha'
the cable south of Cuba, which the
United States forces are credited Win
intending to cut, belongs to British
company.
Continued on page 81 ..
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WILL SUPPORT SPAIN.
Such. II Is Said. Will Be the Policy o
Russia.

London, April 25.-The ST. Petersburg
correspondent of the Daily Telegram.
telegraphing, Saturday, says: En-
peror Nicholas. today. granted an audi
ence to the Spanish ambassador, Duke
de Tanames and discussed with him
the CubanSquestion at great length. A
conference of the ambassadors of the
Powers on the subject of Cuba has
been held at the foreign office and we'll
informed persons declare that Russia
will support SPAIN"
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GERMANY'S POSITION.
Will Take No Steps PrejudciaI to the
United States.

London, April 25.-The Berlin CORE
spondent of the Standard says: Ger
many will take no steps prejudicial to
the United States nor, probably join
in any intervention on Spain's behalf
1t is evident. therefore that the meet
ing yesterday Saturday. at Dresden
between Emperor William and Emper-
or Francis joseph signally failed to
bring Germany into line with Austria. -
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Spain Has Received No Information Of Cap
ture OF American Vessels.

Madrid, April Eft T. M.-The cabinet
council, today. approved the general
buget.
Despite statements published in New
York to the contrary, it is declared here
that the Spanish navy is fully supplied
with coal.
The government has received no official
information of the capture of any Ameri-
can vessels.
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The San Francisco Einated

New York, April 24.-The cruiser San
FRANCISCO was fioated out of the dry
docks in the Brooklyn navy yard and
taken to her pier near the entrance to
the Gap, today
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THE ExClTABLE DONS
Blow OF Steam by Shouting and Paradins
the Streets.

Barcelona. April 24-lhe most intense
excitement prevails here. Thousands OF
people are paradng the streets and DEM
onstratng in front of the French ana
Mexican ConSulateS.
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Cruiser Detroit Captures Spanish Steamer

Key West, April 24.-The Spanish
transatlantic steamer Catalina was
captured, today. II miles from Havana.
by the cruiser Detroit, just arrived here
under prize crew.
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