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Evening star., 1898-04-30

ths Journal from Key West says: Port Ca
banas, a small fortified town, thirty-five
miles west of Havana, the northern
coast OF Cuba, was fired on by the New
YORK Friday evening, and the fort demoI-
ished. The firing began at $50 o'clock and
lasted fifteen minutes. Ten shots were
fired from the New York's batteries The
New York and Helena tried TO draw the fire
from the batteries of Havana and Mariel
Iut failed.
Yesterday afternoon the flagship New
York. with eight wel-directed shells from
The G-irch gun on her port BOW and two
from one of the s-inch guns in her forward
turret. completely silenced two Spanish
forts at Port Cabanas, twelve miles west
OF Mariei ard thirty-ive miles from Ha-
vana- AS in the case of Matanzas, the first
shot was fired by Spaniard
Steamed Up West Coast.
About noon the New York steamed I'D the
west coast. Following the flagship for
quite distance came the Iowa. Indiana,
Helena and torpedo boats Porter and Erics-
son But after Havana was passed, where
tie Helena went in close that a crash
fIom the guns at Moro was momentarily
expected, the ships. with the exception of
the torpedo boats. soon returned to their
station.
Under full head of steam, the flagship
bowled along until Mariel was reached.
1t was easy from aboard the dispatch boat
without glasses. to see the commotion rais-
ed by the presence of the warships in the
pretty little village.
Great Excitement ON shore.
The people rushed wildly about, and
small boats quickly put in shore. But there
M rapf 10 tn
on two hills that cover the approaches to
the harbor.
The Porter steamed within half a mile of
them and the New York swung leisurely
at anchor at a mile range.
After Admiral Sampson had SURVEYED
Aariel to his apparent satisfaction, he sent
the flagship clipping merrily further up
the coast.
Again the flagship rode unconcernedIy
within half mile of the forts, and the
Porter and the Ericsson pushed their way
ahead. Suddenly there was a roar of d
heavy gun. a puff of smoke from the shore
and the little torpedo boat came scurrying
back under the lee of the flagship.
The officers and men disappeared from
the decks of the New York like magic, and
in less time than it takes to tell it, one six
inch gun on her bow belehed forth.
The evening was dying fast. Quick, good
work was necessary. Another shot from
the flagship, one more from shore. and the
fort guns were silenced. Three six-inch
shells had sufticed
Five Parting Shots
Five more shots put a quietus on the for
tifications. The first shot was fired at Go
pm At 6:35 the New York let go two six
inch shells, at each fertilization. tn
complete the lob. There was no answer
from the shore.
Ten minutes later the flagship let go two
of her eight-inch turret guns, and the
shrieking shells left a trail of fire easily
seen in the dark shadows of the evening
At this time the shore was hardly visible
and .he New York put back to her station.
Fired on the Porter.
ON BOARD THE FLAGSHIP NEW
Evening star., 1898-04-30

Regarding the harmless growls that ap-
pear in the European papers and threats
to interfere to prevent the Umted States
forces from blockading the Philippines. 1t
may be stated that this was fully expected.
During the civil war there were great
many attempts on the part Of European ma
tions to disregard our blockade and threats
Of interference. all Of which came to
naught from the firm attitude assumed by
the Secretary of State. In the present
case the conditions Of the Cuban blockade
are much more liberal toward the Euro
pean powers thsn ever imposed befors. In
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-28
PERMANENT MILITARY sTRENerH
Congress to Increase the Army to One
Hundred Thousand Men.

NEW YORK, August G.-0ne OF the
important matters which will occupy the
attention OF congress at its next session
viii be the legislation to increase the
strength Of the permanent military estab-
lishment says the Washington cOrrespon-
dent Of the Tribune.
Chairman Hull, Of the committee on
military AFFAIRS OF the house Of represen-
tatives. who is in Washington, where he
expects to remain until early In Novem-
ber, is devoting much attention to the
subject and has already discovered that
the war removed some OF the more FORM
liable obstacles which hindered and final
~ prevented the enactment Of satisfac-
tory law for the reorganization and in
crease Of the strength Of the army at
the last session Of congress.
Early in the coming session he will In
troduce a bill to correct the defects In
the existing law and increase the strength
Of the army on a piece footing OF 10000
enlisted men. He feels confident that the
measure will be passed.
The strongest opposition to the reorgan-
ization bill slast winter and spring came
from the representatives Of the national
guard organizations OF various states,
and it was effective to a considerable ex-
tent.
The experience " the last four months,
there is reason to believe, has convinced
that element as well as great many
congressman who surrendered to Its in
fiuence, that the opposition was ill-judged
and unreasonable and that a reasonably
strong regular army thoroughly equipped
and organized on modern basis would
be a benefit rather than drawback to
the national guard organizations.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-28
tnYE TALKS.

BOSTON. August 27.-Senator Frye, OF
Mtlne. members OF the peace commission
passed through Boston on his way from
Washington to Maine today.
Senator Frye declined to state his posi-
ton regarding expansion. Porto Rico,
Of course. will so to the United States, y
no said. and the Ladrone island. So
much was settled by the protocol. beyond
THAI nothing can be told just now
In discussing the question as 10 wheth-
er or not the United Sates will be likely
to demand more than Manila and the Is
land of Luzon. Senator Frye said:
There are other islands in The Philip
pines chat are valuable. The commits
sioners. you understand, can exact what
ever trade benefits they wish. Outside
the conquered territory Il cannot now be
told what will be demanded"
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READS LIKE A ROMANCE.

WASHINGTON. August a.-Wanda
Won Speno Bodenback claiming to be a
niece Of the queen regent Of Spain,
baroness and countess Of Stirenburg. Aus
tria, and heir to the throne, and sole heir
to fortune OF eO,OOOOOO francs. is dead in
New York.
Baron P. DeLange, Of Austria, is au-
tliority for this statement.
The story he told was to the effect that
the parents of the girl, who was Is years
Of age, beDrothed her from infancy to an
old man. She ran away with handsome
young man, u member of one OF the So
cial families of Russia. In this country
her lover deserted her. Not understand
ing English, and unable to make living,
she slowly starved 10 death.
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GERMANY BUILDS SHIPS,

copyrighted 1898 by Associated Press
BERLIN, August G,-There is unusual
activity IN the shpyUrds at KIel, stettin
Elbng and Hamburg, The government
has placed number OF orders among
them including commissions for six big
torpedo boat destrOyers Of 80 knots
speed, to be- rO0dy for service early next
year, In addition there are orders from
Russia. Spain, BrNEr and the Argentine
republic "a.
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publican tomorrow will say:
Arrangements have been completed for
the formation of q giant combination
with millions Of dollars Of capital for
the purpose Of controlling the fresh fish
and oyster business OF thte United States
and Canada.
The combination was effected In Lon
don, England, by the organization OF a
stock company with capital of $780,
900. The company probably will be
known as the A Booth Company, limited.
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FIVE KILLED.

WARE. Mass. August GA train on
the Boston and Maine railroad struck a
blackboard at Writings crossing tonight
and killed five members of pleasure
party The killed are:
George Whiting, aged so.
Jesse Whiting. aged Is.
George Whiting. Jr., aged 1S
Sadie Whiting. aged 20.
Boy not identified.
Tho seriously injured, are:
Harold hlch age II.
John Scott, age 9.
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pRoGREsso FROM ST. McHAEIs.
Captain and Crew OF the Wrecked Guar
dian Landed at Seattle.

SEATTLE. August H.-The steamer
Progresso arrived here today from ST.
Michael with 800 passengers and a large
amount Of gold dust, the property Of a
few passengers.
Purser Griffith claims he carried $780,
90 in his safe. OF this amount ]. o.
Ekere had $4,000. a quarteute, consisting
OF c. w. Morgan. l.. C. Sihler, ]. A.
Snow and George T. Snow, had an equal
amount. ]. D. Racey had $4,000.
Most Of the Progresses passengers
were ''tender-feet. who were in Dawson
but short time.
Captain Eagles and crew OF the wreck
ed bark Guardian. were also passengers.
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NEWS FROM HAVANA,

HAVANA, August g-The steamer Co
NAL arrived here this morning, She car
ried million rations. The present duty
on cattle Is So per head, and meat is
selling at GO cents per pound,
Miss Clara Barton returned today from
MatanZas.
Major Niskern and Captain Niles, In
charge Of the provisions ON board the CO.
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AMERICAN METHODS.
Santiago 10 BE observation-disclosures
Rate In the Chy Increases,

SANTIAGO. Angus, g1-The American
postofiice system is now TO be introduced
here. and house TO house deliveries and
letter boxes are TO be established. The
merchants are much pleased and the de-
sire ls general for the establishment OF
American business systems.
Schools will be opened September /. En-
glish will be taught In all grades for the
purpose u is Amerlcanizing effects. The
employees OF the civil government are
now paid with check only, owing to the
scarcity OF small change.
The death rase among the citizens and
troops IL increasing. The deaths In the
city daily number about eighty. Patients
who are convelescVnt after an attack OF
dysentary and yellow fever, gain strength
slowly, owing to the enervating effect OF
thu climate Two hundred immuncs are
now in the hospital
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HEALTH AT WIKoFF.

NEW YORK, August 2I.-The health
report ut Camp Wikoff today was as fol-
lows:
Cases In general hospital llOi, of which
ll5 are typhoid.
Cases in detention hospital iSO.
Diphtheria in detention hospital :, in
general hospital !;
Deaths 9 '''F
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THE DAVIS A SUCCESS.

PORTLAND. Or. August 27-The tor
pedo boat Davis, which is being con-
structed ut the Wolf & Zwicker Iron
Works here, was today given a prelimi-
nary trial on the river No effort was
made 10 force the craft to the required
speed, 22,s knots, but 1t is annuonced the
trial was satisfactory in every respect.
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THE HERO OF THE OREGON.

BENTON HARBoR, Mich. Aug. a.
Capt, Clark OF the betileship Oregon, ar
rived here tonight. having left the United
States hospital to join his wife and
daughters, who have been spending the
summer here Captain Lloyd Clark,
who is in charge OF the United States
government statfca here. will care for his
brother until he is again able to return
to his duties. Special invitations are
coming in tonigst from all over the state
asking for the privilege of rendering re-
ceptions to the hero of the longest cruise
on record
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CAN ISSUE BILLS OF HEALTH.

WASHINGTON, August g1.-The United
states consular officers in every part OF
tho world have been Informed by the
state department that they may issue
bills OF health and certificates OF invoice
Tor Santiago. Ponce Manila or other
ports In actual possession OF the United
States
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THE SECOND MASSACHUSETTS.
only a Remnant Of the Regiment Arrives
From Cuba.

NEW LONDON. Conn. August r.
The sound steamer Block Island, arrived
today from Montauk bearing $50 members
OF the Second Massachusetts regiment
from Camp wikoff.
The men, as rule. presented sorry
spectacle. Some idea Of their condition
may DO had from the statement OF one
OF them that in one company alone
company B. but thirteen men were able
to walk from their tents to the boat.
Accompanying the troops were only
thirteen line officers out Of the thirty-six
who left Massachusetts, when the regi-
ment started for the front.
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AT FORT MpHERsoN.

ATLANTA. Ca. August H.-Two priv
ates died at Fort MCPHERSON today OF
typhoid fever There are now 40 patients
in the general hospital, nearly GO Of
whom are afflicted with TYPHOID fever.
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there are all tsld about $3.50 sick soldiers
In the hospitals at this park, only about
go Of this number are pronounced typhoid
fever cases. and the majority OF these
are not OF the violent type.
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PowELsoN INJURED,

PHILADELPHIA. August 27-Ensign
Powellson, who served on the battleship
Maine when she was blown up, and
whose testimony relative to the explo-
sion of tthe battleship was of great i'm
portance, today received q compound
fracture of the right leg and a fracture
of the foot by falling down an elevator
shaft on board the Cruiser ST. Paul at
Cramps.
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HoBsoNs PROMOTION.

WASHINGTON, August 2..-The naval
examing board has recommended Assis-
tant Naval Constructor Hobson for pro-
motion to the position Of naval construc-
tor
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TRAGEDY AT CRESCENT CITY.

CRESCENT CITY. Cal. August 27.-one
man killed and another wounded is the
result of a quarrel over S between Will
liam Young, proprietor of a saloon and
Dwight Stafford a half-breed, today,
Both used revolvers and fired five shots
each. Stafford was killed and Young SER
iously wounded. The coroner's jury re-
turned a verdict that Young shot in self
defense,
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HEALTH AT SANTIAGO.

WASHINGTON, August 21,-Following
is tho health report from Santiago to-
day:
Total sick, sos.
Total fever cases, i27.
New cases of fever 10.
Deaths, ..
Returned to duty, "a,
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HITCHCOCK FOR CONGRESS,

OMAHA. Neb. August H.-The demo-
Gratis. populists and free silver republic
cans OF the Second Nebraska district
this afternoon named Gilbert NJ. Hitch
cock, publisher Of the Omaha World
Herald for congress.
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AT CAMP THOMAS.

CHICKAMAUGA, August s7,-rhe sick
ness at Camp Thomas has been greatly
exaggerated by recently published re-
ports In some parts of the country. While
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Mother Cannot Recover From Shock OF
Dcath Of Son Starved on a Transport.


MARIETTA. Ohio. August E.-The
mother and two sisters OF okey p EDDY,
Of the Eighth Ohio. who. Il is reported,
died Of starvation on the transport while
coming home from Cuba, have become
insane through horror and grief at the
dc,fth OF tho young man and the manner
IN which II occurred.
When the news was received the moth
or boumo frantic with grief and her
children were hysterical. Two sisters,
Bertha and Versa, soon became uncon-
trolhble. as did the mother. and after a
day Il became apparent that all were be-
coming insane. The mother has TO be
guarded At all times. She has attempted
suicide sevcrul times. Il will DO neccs~
sary to take all OF them to an asylum.
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INSANE FROM GRIEF.

NAL. today called on General Blanco.
They left the palace satisfied
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mated James G. MCGUIRE for governor ana
indorsed the entire fusion ticket.
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A, BOOTH CO., LIMITED.

Gigantic Combination to Control Fresh
Fish Business of America
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WASHINGTON, August 2l.-while Act.
ing Secretary of State Moore said to-
night the state Department, Ind no infor'
nation from the Lndfoncs. 1t Is learned
that the wpr dcpar,men, has received
advises concerning the AHsoshied Press
dispatches from Madrid. Beyond this
NOTHING can b. learned The officials re-
fuse TO discuss the dispatch or reveal the
nature Of the trouble,
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g Still going on Between the Rebels and the
Details Kept Very Quiet.
AN BUSINESS SYSTEMS WILL NOW BE ESTABLISHED IN SANTA

Building
ShipsThe
Transport ShpHs Mother nsne-Peace Commissioner
an--Hea a Camp
Health at Sickness mas-AtF
eturnedS ON Montuak
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INQUIRE NOMINATED.

LOS ANGELES. August 27.-The silver
republican state convention today nomi-
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ST. LOUIS, Mo-, August 27-Tho Re-
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day Times uayH tire government
has received ciphrr dispatch
from Manila, Swing full ds',shls of the "a
piiulatiun and eonditon OF The island.
The contents Of tho dispatch havc not
been made public.
General Rios. governor III the NiEcaya
Stands. reports ngtHlng between the reb-
els and tho spanish troops ~ Cebu and
illoil Tho no,iiia hat boon ordered TO
protect ihesc Islands fr'sn invasion by
the rebels sent from LuSon b. Aguinhldo
Geucrui Rios has armed several battal-
ions Of militia.
Tclograms from Cuba r-port continuous
hehiiug In the provinces of Puerto Prin-
cipc and santa Ciaru. between the Span
lsh and tho rebels.
The Canary squadron Is now a, Ferroll'
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n oNDoN. August z.-The Mad
ria correspondco, OF the Sun
day Times Hayn the government
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PARTIES AND OTHER AFFAIRS.

The Hebrew Congregation Bikur Cholum
gave rs annual ball and far asst Sunday
and Monday evenings a; Turner nah- On
tae arst evening a pleasant programme
u as rend red In which the following young
ladies ard gentlemen look part. CoEn-cal
segr0 a1et, Alfred ard Rudolph Lueoeu.
p.ccolo sa}o. Sgaor l'uranu. vocal Soto.
II * Iena h}oom: comic recitation. II re
Irish Philosopher" Mir LEO, baritone 500.
Mr. " Fistf.ps. irish Zig Mss Myrtle Ben
janiG. soprano solo, cd q Israel" Mss
Mary Cary. violin solo Mr. Max EjsIer as
SISTED By Mss DeremeaUx. Tae pro-
gra5ama Nas concluded with sn address
from Melvin - W.ust9ck, whose 'oIca.ng
sllgs3on - tre ETeyf8s c3Ss met WIN re-
sp1aslVe ec3o "a tae 5eaTls - his audience.
Mon4av cvcr.cg was devoted 10 q pro-
egsmue - twe8fy-ous dances IN WHICH
those present INDUCED with much plessar.
ard delight The following gentlemen acted
OF the committee q arran gsmeats: Mr.
r. iAsky. Mr. +, Gol1son, Mr.. II. kessier.
Mr.. ii. Grsnhiatt. Mr. Nj. Marerstsin ard
Mr.. NJ Pearl Amusement committee III.
Freedman. Mr. u Biasherg and Mr. r.
Bridge. Reception committee. Rev. l..
Brooks and Mr.. s. Calm. Floor manager.
ME. J. Harris, assisted by Mr.. j. Taylor.
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The r. =, O. Club viii meet with MIS-
McLaren tomorrow.
Mrs. j O. Mclean returned last wtss
from four months visit East
Mrs- James Boutwell, LEFT Tuesday iF
two m0aths' viz3t In California.
Mr. .. y. GOWN, who IS IN San Francs
co, viii return here next THURSDAY,
Miss DJtte Mcfarland has returned from
NO months visit in Eastern oregon.
Mrs. L. Goldstein. OF Portland. Is yist.
ing her cousin. Mrs C. Jacobson. at e1s
Ycsler way
Mr. and Mrs ~. J. Bernard have taken
up their residence AZ Mrs. Harretts, oa
Columbia and summit.
Miss Reba Brace, who has been Waiting
IN Spokane since last summer, VIII return
10 Seattle nf.er Christmas,
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Herman. OF Port
Gamble, ara the guests 81 tasir daug1pl,
Mrs. +. Nj. Dugsan. al AZ Tenth aFeha'
s1uta
MIR and Mrs George T. H. Joerndt have
returned from their wedding trip and sls
az home 20 their friends al No, ~ Q1eea
Anne avenue.
Mrs. l.. :. MAYER lctt yesterday on .
visit 10 Salem Ore. ard after ne hoI.
days she viii 20 10 california for uas
balance % the winter
Miss Gene Graham wao Is attending ~
Annie Wright Seminary, Of Tacoma. ~
rived home Friday 70 spend tie Christina
holidays wish her parents.
Mrs. r. g. Owen, Mr. John =. Kl@tT
ard nttie daughter Frances If olympia
and Mrs W. j. Ly1cn. n Everett. az
guests d Miss Anna fdyth Brown
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beautiful presents and good wishes me
party left al late hour, all having thor
oug1ly enjoyed themselves. TnoSe present
were sir. and Mrs. .. Hammer Miss
Charlotte l. Hammer. Miss Georgina
Hammer Miss Mel Hammer Mr.. {. Gil
Fertson, Capt ard Mrs Jackson. Miss
Helen Jackson, Mr.. Moses Olney Miss Err
nesilne oiney. Mr.. Williams. capt, berna-
son Miss Harrison Mr.. and Mrs. Walnn
Miss A Peckeupaugh, Miss l.. Hawkin-
son. Miss Emma ZacAer Mr. A. owen,
Mr.. H. Grant Mr. i. Ferguson and Mr.
Nay.
The entertainment and bah given BY
the FNores.4rs IN Ranke hall Thursday ev-
eniug was very well attended THE FIRST
part OF lAe evening wsa gwen 10 the Queen
CITY Dramatic Club. who gave very good
performance OF An Unwilling Victim"
After taa play q funny sklt was put on by
Morris ard Hraid, a clever speciality team.
very pleasant surprise parry was given
Mr. NJ MayoIck az his ucw residence
corner TENN avenue and Norman street
Saturday evening December 10. TIE even
ing was enjoyed in dancing singing and
card playing and al a late aour delicious
sIpi&- was served.