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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05
CURIOUS WAR WEAPONS.
from The Milwaukee Sentinel.

From The Milwaukee Sentinel
National interest just now is largely centred
b. the Philippines. In the University or PENN
gylvania are curios which are closely allied with
the earlier periods OF the islands They consist
Of a number OF specimens OF primitive weapons
and are the only examples Of the kind In the
country. The collection, mcagre az 1t Is, has
already attracted considerable attention, and
the many visitors attest to the deep interest
the people feel in all that pertains to the ne"
territory.
The curios five in number and were OBJ
tanned at the Rastrow rag fair at Madrid and
deposited in the university museum.
From the Of the sWordnsh single and
two edged swords constructed. In the
case Of the former the teeth were carefully
sharpened on one side and the larger end cut
down for handle. 1t presents Formidable
appearing implement Of carnage. With the
other the two-edged sides were preserved. In
the hands Of a muscular native these crude
swords would make most frightful wounds.
A third weapon Of later date Is short cut
lass shaped affair Of iron The Philippine ISL
Anders became expert as iron workers. and the
ancient weapon shows how well the natives Of
~ patterned their deathdealing appliances.
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LOUISIANA PARISHES.


From The New Orleans Picayune.
The parishes OF Louisiana which border a s,s.s
the coast OF the Gulf OF Mexico, from keu ~
10 the Sabine, and which are called someua as,
the "sea-marsh parishes" are nine IN nul'p ~,
These sea marshes remain in testimony 70 49,,
interrupted operations Of the Mississippi M ~
interrupted by the building OF leyees on
tion I'm louisiana were slowly and year by yea s,
filling up the marshes so az to convert ,i.n ~
the deposits OF the mud Of the river nv y, m
solid ground OF the continent, as the resl y. "a Ne
lowlands Of Louisiana had been similarly ~ ua -,
ception of Orleans Parish. In which is stu asss
the city OF New-Orleans the population Oh - ," I'M
parishes is small. being composed NANNY " Vi
planters who live upon the banks OF ", ,nttsr.ed
sissippi and of the many bayous tna1 inr sua
these parisheA together Win hSne' "'
hunterA
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ALUMINIUM SHOES FOR CAVALRY HORSES
From The Chicago Tribune.

From The Chicago Tribune
Russia has tried experiments with aluminium
shoes for cavalry horses. few horses in the
Finland Dragons were shod with one aluminium
shoe and three iron shoes each. the former
being on the forefoot In some cases and on the
hind foot in others. The experiment lasted six
weeks. and showed that the aluminium shoes
lasted longer and preserved the foot better :iIan
the iron ones
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-30
PEACE AGITATION SPREADING.

London. June 29-The Madrid correspondent
Of The Standard" says:
Now that the Cortes s closed. It is understood
that senor Puigcerver. Minister Of Finance. ana
senor Gamazo. Minister OF Public instruction
and Public Works. desire to resign. Sehor Gam
azo opposes pursuing the war until Spain Is
politically and financially ruined
The whole world having recognized her GAL
LIANT sacrlAces and traditional bravery. he thinks
the Government ought 10 have the moral cour-
axe 10 fix reasonable limit for the national
sacrifices.
1T Is m open secret that sehor Moret ana
many Liberal statesmen share the views OF
senior Gamazo. The peace agitation Is spread
ing in the provinces. but not AT Madrid
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pAVDO MARCHING FOR SANTIAGO

or Santiago de Cuba June IS via Kingston.
Jamaica June 29-From two Cuban officers
n,cted up by the Vixen to-day IT has been
learned that General Pando is moving eastward
from, Nanzanillo. with 500 Spanish troops. for
tbo nurpose OF assisting the beleaguered city OF
Santiago de Cuba
The Cubans had come to Aserraderos in small
boats with dispatches from General Rios for
Admiral Sampson and General Rabi They re-
nor, that General Pando has with him seven
ha,talions many cattle and pack train with
rrovision. He left ManZanillo. Province Of
santiago de Cuba on June % to relieve General
Tfnores The Spaniards moving at the rate
or twelve miles day when the messengers left
and AT theii present speed II is expected they will
reach Santiago next sunday. The Cubans have
a small force hanging on the Spanish flank and
roar and harassing General Pando's troops at
every step.
Nanzanillo ~ 127 miles west OF Santiago de
Cuha and the roads are in bad condition The
cnhons say that If General Pando reaches his
coal +. will be with less than half the force he
started with The insurgents who are harass-
ing hin, number only about two hundred men,
h,,t in the passes and in the bush they are at a
great advantage.
II is probable that immediate steps Will be
,alan 70 throw a force OF Americans and Gu
hans between General Pando and General Ii
Mares Pressed as the latter Is on the east he
could not spare a man for a sortie TO the west.
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several auxiliary cruisers and torpedo-ooa'
that are to be included. will soon be ready
MERRITT SAILS FOR MANILA.

San Francisco June 29-The speedy steamer
Newnort hearing Maior-General Wesley Merritt
Military Governor Of the Philippines and his
staff. besides the Astor Light Battery and COM
panies II and X of the Sd United States Artll-
lerv and detachments from the Signal Corps IS
now on It's way to Manila. AS the vessel grad
ually drew away from her wharf to-day the
blowing Of many whistles told the people that
General Merritt had taken his departure
Great crowds had gathered TO witness the
start of the vessel. and many fashionable equi-
pages were the wharf. large huhpeI 81
tugboats ard yachts. chartered for the OCCASION
accompanied the Newport down the bay ana
put through the Golden Gate TO the Pacihc
where the last farewes were waved TO 'he ue-
parting military men gathered on the deck OF
the steamer.
The Newport will make an effort to overtake
the third feet Of transports. which sailed Oh
Monday. after the feet reaches Honolulu. where
the vessels Will coal and take on fresh supplies
before proceeding to Manila. General Merritt IS
anxious to avoid an encounter with any vessel OF
the Spanish navy and will issue orders 10 the
feet at Honolulu to make all possible speed. u
is probable that the Newport will not wait for
the other vessels OF the fleet at Honolulu. but
will proceed with as little delay as possible 10
Manila
Mator-General Merritt expects TO reach Manila
by July % or August l al the latest Before
his arrival General Greene will have consulted
with Admiral Dewey TO the advisahlh'Y OF
making a Joint attack or Manila. General Mer-
ritt's installation as Governor General VIII pe
attended with as little ceremony as posSinle IN
his proclamation he Will assure the people that
forms Of worship and churches VIII not he inter-
fered with This will be made clear. as VIII also
be the fact that property is not to be conlS-
Gated in order to offset representations TO the
contrary which have been made by the agents
of Spain The Governor-General has requested
the War Department 70 appoint Major 7. l.
Rathbone as his personal representative in san
Francisco
1t IS believed that the steamers Peru. City OF
Puebla City OF Acapulco and State OF Califor-
MIA will constitute the fourth expedition for the
Philippines Information was received from
Washington to-day to the effect that the Ala
media due here to-day from Australia, wouIG
not be impressed into the Government service
It is said that NTH and final feet Of transports
VIII leave this port within a month. so that the
only United States troops remaining here VIII be
those assigned to the duty OF home defence
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VAR NEWS OF TODAY.

General Shafter says that he can take San'iaso
in forty-eight hours. though with cohsid'
erabe loss of life.
The advance Of the Army on santiago Is ue
layed by poor facilities for carrying ratlons
TO the troops and by the delay IN 'he ar
rival of the siege guns. Aguadores VIII De
taken as base Of supplies before an at
tack is made on SANTIAGO.
Tho T'ovrtion Government has refused 10 allow
Admiral Camara 10 coal his squadron a.
Port said The Spanish Admiral expects
colliers to Join his feet in few days. he
has decided 10 leave his torpedo-Doat ue-
stroyers at Port Sad.
The Navy Department received dispatch from
Admiral Dewey, reporting the SITUATION AT
Manila on June %. 1t IS believed tnat tue
first expedition has reached the Phillpplnes.
Maior-Genera Wesley Merritt sailed from san
Francisco on the Newport 10 take command
as Military Governor Of the Phllpplnes.
The Flying Squadron, commanded py Cohilno,
dore Schley, has been merged into the Hee'
under command of Admiral Sampson no"
off Santiago de Cuba.
The Queen Regent Of Spain has signed oe-
cree for the formation Of an auxiliary cruiser
division at Cadiz.
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London. June 3O-"The Daily Chronicle" pub
fishes this morning "A letter from Cariasena de-
scr,bing the .crtihcations there. The writer
says:
''There are batteries At every point OF vantage
many constructed within the last two months
Numerous guns have recently been mounted
and fort-buiidiug continued with energy.
"Altogethcr an attack from the sea is not a
tbing likely to he rsked and that Is why the
rur,or has gone about that the young King VIII
come here for his summer holiday
1 have lust seen the cruiser Lepanto In the
borhor counted ten suns aboard her. four OF
tbcm very large. Like the Alfonso Kill she Is
rneoaworthv. Her foremast is being taken
down 10 relieve her Of fifteen tons ana her guns
will be lightcnod. Behind her saw big hulK'
,rcsunablv the Catalina on the stocks she
could hardly ne finished In three years
a. month seems a short time 10 prepare thein'
hut 7 must admit did not think Admlral "a
rnara,s squadron would sail so soon Therefore
:, &C. nossihle that even this queer collection OF
obsolete or unfinished vessels may ere long be
nnshcd into the water TO keep the Ministry
afC
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REPORT OF SEVERE FIGHTING.

London. June 3O.-The Madrid correspondent
Of The Daily Mall says:
"Tne Antonio Lopez. whose captain ran her
ashore at Salinas, after she had escaped froih
American warships that had prevented her land-
inc \ cargo OF provisions and war material near
Gan Juan de Porto Rico, had sailed from Spain.
She was chased by the United States auxiliary
cruisers St Louis and 81. Paul The Concha
"a rsohella attacked the St. Paul. forcing the
americans 10 retire after several hours hghting.
Troops were sent TO Salinas to protect the
,o,,di,, ~ the cargo OF the Antonio Lopez. The
.r,or,can cruisers afterward returned and
o,ened fire on the Spanish ships and the party
,a,,d,,,, tho cargo. Severe fighting continues.
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MORE CRUISERS FOR SPAIN.

Madrid, June 29.-According to an announce
rnent printed this morning the Queen fFEe"' ~"
terds Immediately to sign decree pIoNl"ii's lo'
the formation at Csdiz OF an auNihary u
division consisting Of the Alfonso Kill the Joa-
ou,r, dol Pelago the Ciudad de Cadiz and the
MeteoIo.
II is announced that the Vitoria the Numan-
ella The Alfonso XIII and the Lepanto all ar
n.orea cruisers are ready TO form the third
squadron.
The arnored cruiser Cardenal Cisneros ana 'ne
torpedo eunboat Dona Maria de Molina with
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ANOTHER SPANISH EXPLOSION.

Kingston. Jamaica. June 29.-The Spanish
Consul here has received dispatch from San
tiaeo de Cuba asserting that the United States
armored cruiser Brooklyn has been struck by
a Spanish she'll which sank the vessel and
killed Commodore Schley and twenty-four sea-
men.
The Consul really believes the news and
the spaniards all over the city are drinking
champagne and rejoicing.
II IS also reported to the Spanish Consul from
Santiago that an extensive mine has been lald
which will blow up half the American Army
when II enters the city.
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CHASED AGROUND BY WARSHIPS.

Madrid, June 29.-The cruiser Antonio Lopez
while irving 10 enter the River San Juan, near
San Juan de Porto Rico, secretly with cargo
NJ provisions and material. was detected
bv two American warships but escaped by
swiftly changing her course
Her captain. determined to land his cargo,
headed for the shore at Salinas The shock OF
grounding exploded the boiler II is not known
whether there was any loss Of life.
The Spanish gunboat Concha Isabella went 10
the assistance OF the Lopez. whereupon the
Americans withdrew. ard the cargo OF the
Lopez landed.
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THE DOLPHIN DAMAGED.

Washington June 20 (speclaD.-The cruiser
Dolnhiu. formerly the only dispatch-boat IN the
Navy. has been seriously injured off the coast
Of cuba and is now on the way to Key West Tor
renairs The naval authorities viii not ADMIT
that they have any knowledge Of the extent OF
the damages. but orders have gone forward 10
Kcv West to undertake such hasty repairs as
will insure the vessels safety at sea IN the
briefest possible period Of time. 1t is stated
nosittvely. however. that the Dolphin was not
sor,aged in an engagement with the enemy. but
go a. collision with an American warshlp,
tboueh TO be the flagship Newark, conveying
ro-o1oodore Watson 10 Santiago.
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soUADRON's CANAL DUES PAID.

London. June 3O-The Madrid correspondent
Of "The Times" says.
according to 'El Impartial the demand for
a cash payment OF the canal dues delayed Ad-
miral Camaras squadron. The dues. amounting
TO less than 100000 francs. are now paid.
Duke AlmoGovar DE- RIO. Minister Of Foreign
Affair denied n the council. FL Imparcial' says
that Italy has refused TO coal Admiral Camara
"If the United states imagines that the threat
70 lombard Spanish ports would induce the
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FOR THE Defence OF MANILA.

Madrid June 29.-Dispatches received from
Manila to-day. under date OF june "a says the
Spaniards are determined TO hBht 20 the oe"'"
end that there is every reason 10 Deile'e '"a'
when the American troops arrive ueSPeia'e
fighting will occur on land and sea
It is supposed at Manila that the "erina"
warships will attempt TO prevent the Doiiipaiu-
ment Of that place, and II Is alleged thal r''n0e
H., y, prnssia is on his way there board a
warship.
Tho Standards are said 10 be actively pushing
nrenarations for the defence OF the city.
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CAMARA AND COAL QUESTION.
SPANISH ADMIRAL DECIDES TO LEAVE
HIS TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYERS
AT PORT SAID.

Port Said, Egypt June 29.-Admral Camara
expects the arrival. on Saturday or Sunday. OF
the Isla de Luzon. the Isnacio Loyola and the
San Augustine, with cargoes OF coal for his
squadron.
The Spanish Admiral has decided % leave his
torpedo boat destroyers here.
one case Of smallpox was landed to-day from
one Of the ships Of the Spanish squadron The
patient was placed in a hospital here.
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HAS COAL FOR SPANISH SHIPS

ct Pierre Martinique, June 29-The English
steamer Remembrance. which was consigned to
rho Spanish Consul. still remains at Fort de
France Strong inducements were offered to
auow her to transfer coal to the Spanish yes
sci Alicante. The United States Consul inter-
viewed the Government on the subject ana
was assured that under no circumstances would
a transfer OF the cargo be permitted
The Remembrance Is awaiting orders from
Spain and may leave at any moment.
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COMPANIES II and O. Of The lst Regiment OF New
FORK Volunteers. now stationed at Governor iS'-
nd have begun their preparations Tor HePai s"'
lor Manila IN accordance with the order issueu VI,
TUESDAY Colonel Barber. who is IN command oi
the regiment said Yesterday that most OF the men
were delighted with ;he prospect Of going 10 tie
front They are also pleased at being SEM 10 10
Asia instead Of TO Cuba. 1t IS expected 'ha' 'ne
regiment Will start on Monday or Tuesday OF mex
week or as soon the ranspor'auo" o"" &c
tor
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oo,ovr,e r0B yEw-YORK REGIMENTS.

yveshington. June 29-The following officers have
oc.,yed leave of absence from the Secretary OF
wa in order that they may be- appointed coioneis
~ the three now regiments Of volunteers w'hch
>o..yort = entitled 10 under tic second cali Tor
-. r.,,atn : Y SEYBURS. of the lQth In
faniry captain W ScHUYhEIk o. Of 'ns the Iih ist
Gr,,1inTSy Thls action taken on the request OF
C,ovarnar Black
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cAN,RA AND ENGLAYD'S TREATMENT

Madrid. June % The general public IS very
hitter AGAINST England because Of fer supposed
unfricndnness regarding Admiral Camara
squadron The subicc' is warmly discussed IN
al ,,,,li. rlaccs though official circles mute.
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EGYPT'S POSITIVE REFUSAL.

Cairo. Egypt. June 29.-Admiral Camara has
asked permission to coal his fleet at Port SAD
but the Egyptian Government. believing the
Spanish ships have sufficient coal 10 steam TO
the nearest port Of their own country, has def
nitely refused him permission to do so, In ac-
cordance with the neutrality laws.
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Standards 20 recall Camara and % sue FOR peace
the Americans are bound 20 be disappointed
The threat has Only tended 10 excite the bulldog
qualities Of the Spanish national character
When these ARE aroused prudence and logic are
alike rowerless. The peace prospects, therefore,
are much less bright than they were week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-30
HOBSON N COOP HEALTH.

birmingham. Ala June 29-"The Age Herald
will print tomorrow special dispatch from
Greensboro. Ala, the home of Judge HoDson,
father OF the hero Of the Merrimac. giving the
following cable dispatch received from his son
at Santiago to-day:
Santiago de Cuba. June y.
Nv health continues good. Feel no uneasl-
ness about me.
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u.p AND THE POPES CONDITION.

Rome. June 20-The Pope is said to be greatly
o,o,od bv the course OF the Spanish American
War and. in view of his age and nervou9 condi-
ZION there is considerable anxiety about him.
although his physicians declare there is no cause
.1a
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NAY PROMOTE WOOD AND ROOSEVELT.

Washington. June 29.-The suggestion is made
,r high military quarters to-day that Colonel
wood and Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt, of the
Rough Riders. may be raised to the rank Of
pricadier-General in recognition Of recent dar-
ing exploits of this body Of men in the advance
on santiago Thus far the matter of promotion
"a not known to have advanced beyond the
n,ore ~ comment, although. as stated, ii is the
belief in military quarters that this promotion
g likely to result
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4 HUNDRED SAILORS FOR DEWEY.

Chicago. June 29-One hundred sailors passed
through Chicago to-day on the way TO Manila
They are the first naval reinforcements for Au-
miral Deweys feet to be sent from the East
The men in the detachment hailed from Ioeno
New-York. Boston. the NorfolK Navy 1aio anu
Philadeluhia
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London. juno 80 The Port Said correspondent
OF "The Daily Chronicle" tclesraphing Wednes-
day. says.
"Admiral Camara expects 10 san tomorrow
leaving the torpedo BOAT destroyers hsre.
The repairs to the Audaz VIII occupy another
ten days
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AUGUSTUS FAMILY WELL TREATED.

Madrid. June 29-General A4linaldo' the IN
surgent leader, declares that tie FAMILY or cap
tain-General August. who are prisoners IN MS
hands. are at Panpanea and are we'll treated
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WANTS TO PROMISE REFot :.

London June - The Madrid correspondent
OF The STANDARD says.
"cantain-G General August has renewed ais
raopest for permission 10 promise the Philippine
insurgents extensive RET RI
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vrIrOU FEVER SUBSIDING.

washington. June 2s-The official dispatches to
surgeon General Wyman to-day from McHenry,
Miss. and points elsewhere. "hich nave peeh IN
'"''s. 40 ~ an encouraging nature. There are
- ~ a,, cases at McIIenry, and all the previous
asas there. save three. have been DISCHARGED \
"mD I'm which tents are utilized ior the Hesehl OF
camp 20 whom there suspicion OF danger.
ttno' tto hcen established within nc town limits.
h,,f there are indications reported oil iurther
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prvvsyI,yANIA RAILROAD

Announces that commencing July j. In'oysm %ew York
anG Gun x w be cstablshed. leaving Ne%
York Twenytnirl-s' at l2'v week p n" DAYS. arriving
Cape Nav SO o. m Leave Cape May a, "a: a." Al
days and arriving Desbrosses ana is s p m This
train viii run via Trenton and camden'-A''-
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AUGUsTI TO FIGHT TO THE END.

London. June 29-The Madrid correspondent
Of The Daily Mail" says
The Government has telegraphed to Captain
General August, at Manila. 10 resist to the
end. as the voyage OF Admiral Camsra VII be
expedited."
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,,r,,r csRRayZA MISSING AT MONTREAL.

Montreal June 2s-IAeutenant Carran@a the
~ -, ,ho enonish bureau in this city. has been
,,,Do s,rcc Monday. and THE Star VIII an
n,nce tonight that he has left the city. bui ina,
no m far as can be ascertaned ne mas not feturheu
IN Spaln.
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HAS CAMARA ENTERED THE CANAL?

Madrid. June 29-In an interview this after
noon Lieutenant General Correa. Minister OF
War. asserted that Admiral Camaras squadron
had begun the passage Of the Suez Canal
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To CARRY COAL TO DEWEY.

Boston. June 29.-The British ship Selkrk,
now at this port. has been chartered to LOAD
coal at Baltimore for the United states war
shins AT Manila.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-30

snend the Fourth AT Saratoga-oEly IS for the
round trip See New-York Central ticket agents
Tor pa rticuars
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As a quick and trustworthy means OF reference.
Webstcr's International Dictionary ns. Sp.p. nap.
critical scholar busy editor. business and profes'
sional man--Advt.
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HEAVY SHIPMENTS FROM POLAND
Carloads OF Poland water arrive daily at the New
York depot, Park Place. near bToadway.-Advt
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Abreast of the times are RoGRw0oa rd aTtsuc ar,
--AdyL
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spANrARps FEAR DYNAMITE.

The shrapne fire will be more used by tho
ar,,,,arv The guns are 80 inches. and with
shrapnel they are effective AT ooo' Ea'uS'
The Cubans say the Spariards ere IN deadly
fear Of dynamite and General Lawton VIII see
how he can terrify them.
simultaneously with the bemhardment' Cen
oroi chafsee.s brigade will move forward and
occupy a position of vital Importance III "o-
vance Of our fronts. The correspondents are
not nerrnitted to divulge It's location at present.
The military telegraph line has been COM
n,s,sd as far as General Wheeler's headquar-
ters thus placing the front IN oirec' coin"u"'-
cation with General shafter, who still maintains