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The Cubans Gain Victory Over Spanish Troops
and Force Them to Retreat to CienfuegOs-
Madrid AdviCes Claim Spanish Fleet
Has Left Santiago de Cuba.
TO FORM A NEW SQUADRON.
The Oregon Nearing the Carib-
bean---May Aid Sampson
in Hemming the Span
ish Fleet.

Washington, May 2o-The
Oregon. the Marietta and the
Buffalo, on the way up the
coast of South America, have
been heard from again. They
know of the presence of the
Spanish fleet in the Caribbean
sea, and may reach the north
coast of South America in time
to take past in the operations
against the Spanish.
Two of our auxiliary cruis-
ers are heard of as far south
as Martinique, and the cruis-
er Montgomery is said to have
left the fighting squadron and
to have gone southwark.
These latest movements seem
to indicate the formation of a
fourth squadron in West In
dian waters. with the Oregon,
the Marietta and the Buffalo,
the latter being the new dyna-
mite cruiser, formerly the
Nictheory. purchased from
Brazil. AS soon as they leave
the South American coast and
start for the Barbados, with
the flying squadron watching
the passages. the fighting
hunting him in the
Id lOOodl' dild the oregon
with her odd collection of war
ships between him and the At
lantic. the Spanish admiral
may fipd his policy of evasion
a difficult on e. Meantime the
operations against Cuba by
the blockad irg fleet go on.
The Oregon should be to the
eastward of the Caribbean sea
in two more days.
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of Alabama, where he was
born in 1880 He moved To
Texas in 1855, locating at
Montgomery. He Afterwards
moved to Brownsville with his
family and has lived here ever
since, owning plantation near
this place. He leaves a wife,
who is here at present, and
three children, Mrs, r. B.
Rsntfro and w. B. Linton Of
this city, and Mrs. Alice Lips
comb of Montgomery, Tex.
Col. Linton has long been a
we'll known citizen here, being
a man of education and having
engaged for a number of years
in teaching school at Point
label.
The body will be shipped
from Austin to Montgomery.
Texas, where it will be inter-
red.
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Church Notice

Sunday after 4 ascension, May
22-Services at the Church Of
Advent will be early coTumu-
MON al z a. m morning prayer.
Iitany and sermon The AsceiI-.
sion at 1920 o'clock; evening
service az 7:30 O'Clock with u
lecture on the Philippine Is
lands. Sunday School al 8:
e. u.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-21
NAVY DEPARTMENT PLANS.
Will Build Fine Floating Dock
at New Orleans.

Washington, May 2o.-The
navy department is about to
call for bids for a steel floating
dock capable of floating a ship
of 5000 tons cost $4,000
and to be located at New Or
leans. This dock will be- one
of the finest structures in the
country All docks located at
New Orleans will be of the
floating kind similar to that at
Havana.
The complaints of the shoe
less ones amongthe volunteers
just brought into the army
will soon be silenced, as the
war department has just plac-
ed orders for 100000 pairs of
soldiers shoes.
Preparations go on steadily
for the Philippine expedition.
Gen. Merritt, who stopped in
Washington this morning on
his way westward, and spent
part of the day discussing and
arranging the details. The
department is showing a dis
position of the utmost liberality
with Gen. Merritt.
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London, May oI.-Accord-
ing to the best expert opinion
here. Admiral Cervera made a
fatal mistake in going into
Santiago. Vice Admiral Col
omb says the Spanish admiral
is now unlikely to strike at all.
Sampson can now guard San
tiago with part Of his feet and
land soldiers in Cuba with the
other part.
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WATCHING THE SPANIARDs
Simpsons Scouts Have the
Cape Verde Fleet Located
May Attack them
to-day.

Washington, May al
Commodore Sampson has
ocean scouts watching the
Spanish fleet and will move to-
day to attack it. Schley's
fleet has coaled and IS now
waiting near Eiayana for
Simpsons arrival.
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Gard OF Thanks.
Brownsville, Tex May 21-t.

Brownsville, Tex May 21-t.
1898.
Editor of The DAILY HERALD.
Dear Sir:-Through the col
umns Of your paper, wish
to express my sincere ex
preston OF thanks, especially
TO DR.. Kendall and hospital
Corps, also to he knights of
Honor, Commanding officer
and Sqnad OF soldiers, Browns
vile Rifles and grateful friends
for their kind services during
my late has bands illness, and
their attendance at his funeral.
Mrs KATE LEAHY.
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NEXT WEEKS PLANS i.
Will Be One of the Greatest Ac-
tivity in Cuban Campaign.

New York. May 2I.-A
Washington special says that
next week will be one of the
greatest activity since the war
began. 1t is the intention of
the war department to force
the Cuban campaign.
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ANXIOUS FOR ABATTLE.
Spanish Expect an Early En-
gagement Between the Fleets.

London. May 2r.-The Ma
drid correspondent of the
Chronicle telegraphs that a
battle between the Spanish
and American fleets is not ex-
pected to be much longer de-
ferred. The Spanish are anx-
ious for a BATTLE.
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ABOUT TOWN

- - ~ - -
Fresh figs in ! pound boxes at
Jagou's.
Fresh olives in pint bottles at
Lncio Bouts.
Watermelons are growing
more plentiful.
Cepes a l-huile and Cepes. an
naturel at Jagou's.
The finest cigars aud fresh tobac-
CO ct Lucio Bouts.
Fine cigars and tobacco received
by Lucio BouIs on this ship.
Commissioners court will
continue in session next week.
Roquefort and Munster cheeses
received by the steamer at Celestir
Jagou's
The marriage of Miguel Gar
cia and Miss Guadalupe Garcia
will take place at the Catholic
church tomorrow evening.
If you want to see the destruction
of the battleship Maine, 90 to Mrs.
Krause's and get one of those reaiis-
tic pictures which can fired with a
cigarette and shows how the thing
was done.
The best kind of shoes often sple
because some polish is applied
which ruins the leather. This can
be prevented by using Whittemort
goods-all kinds of polishes in black
and colors for sale at Mrs. Fl. Boil
lacks.
The following goods have just
been received by Lucio Bouts on the
last steamer and are guaranteed to
be fresh: French sardines, pickles
in kegs, cheese, crackers, chow
chow, Vienna sausage, olives in kegs
and bottles, sassafras beer, tobaccos
and cigars.
The funeral OF the late NJ.
Leahy, which occurred at four
O'Clock yesterday, was very
largely attended. The services
were conducted by the Catholic
church, of which the deceased
was a mem Der. The Knights
of Honor participated in the
surviee, with their customary
ritual, escorting the body with
their banner draped in black,
and wearing their badges. A
detchment of soldiers from
Fort Brown also followed ia the
procession and fired the usual
three Volleys over the grave.
The condition of the steamer
Clinton remains the same today
as yesterday. She is still stuck
on the bar and will probably
remain there until the tug boat
juno, which left Galveston at
four O'clock this afternoon for
Brazos to- pull her off. Tue
Juno will probably reach Bra
zOs early tomorrow afternoon
and will Immediately begin
work on the Clinton. As far
as We Can learn there has been
no demage 10 the steamer re
suIting from her going aground
aud AS soon as she is ahoat
and unloaded will be ready for
her return trip to Morgan City.
PHRET.Y PERSONAL,
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In Westminster Abbey.

London. May lot is now
virtually decided that Glad
stones remains will be inter
red in Westminster Abbey.
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Madrid, 2I.-The neyspa-
pers here assert that the Span
ISL steamer Monserrate has
thrice run the Cuban blockade
landing over one thousand
soldiers and much provision
and ammunition
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DISASTROUS TRAIN
COLLISION.
Five Volunteers Killed by the
Wreck, on the Way to
the Trout.

chattanooga. Tenn, May III.
The train bearing the first
regiment of Missouri volun-
teers was wrecked here, by
colliding with a passenger
train. Five priyates were
killed and twelve wounded,
all of them St. Louis men.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-21
Spanish Embark

Spanish Embark
for the Philippines.
Barcelona May 2o.-Be-
tween 5000 and 10000 troops,
drawn from Catalina, Anda-
lusia Aragoh and Valencia.are
embarking here for the. Philip
pines.
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win not Accept Peace.

Madrid, May 2o.-Premier
Sagasta is quoted as saying
that Spain will not accept
peace whose terms will de-
prive her of any territory.
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Gen. Merritt's instructions.

New York, May 2o.-Gen.
Merritt has received final
secret instructions regarding
the occupation of the Philip
pines.
The Wall Street regiment of
recruits has been disbanded.
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1t is asserted that Cervera's
squadron has left Santiago de
Cuba.
Key West, 2o.-Over forty
thousand cases of ammunition
were found today on the Span
ish steamer Argonauta, which
was captured during the first
days Of the war.
St. Thomas, 2o.-The Dutch
cruiser Friesland has arrived
here from the Azores island.
1t is said that five Italian war
ships will rendezvous here at
the end of the present month.
Gibraltar, May 2o.-The
Spanish government has decid-
ed to reinforce strongly the
the Spanish line and the towns
of San Rogue, Alguerras and
Tariff. A thousand infantry
arrived yesterday at San Ro-
que.
Tampa, 2o.-Young Garcia
or Hernandez, who was arrest
ed on suspicion of being a spy.
was taken in the act of taking
a photograph of the transports
at Tampa. The investigation
was conducted by Lieut.. Miles
of Gen. Shafter' staff.
Washington, May IL
Adjt Gen. Carbin reports that
one hundred and three thous-
and volunteers have now been
mustered into service.
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Senior Bernabe Retires .

Toronto. Canada, May 20
Senior Polo Bernabe leaves
Canada for Liverpool today.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-21
spain's Other Fleet

Madrid, May 2I.-Admiral
Camarora returned to Cadiz
today. His squadron will
sail Immediately upon receipt
of orders.
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LATE WAR BULLETINS.

Madrid, May 20, midnight
1t is asserted that Cervera's
squadron has left Santiago de
Cuba.
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Old newspapers for sale at
his ofheel.
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TIE EyCEnI.Eg.E.:NyscE oF SYgUP OF FIGS

IS due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination. bat also
to the,care ard skin with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
ali the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. as the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFoRNIA FId SYRUP Co.
only, a knowledge 81 that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties The high standing OF the CALI
FoRNIA FFG SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup OF Figs has
given to millions OF families, makes
the name OF the Company a guaranty
of the excellence OF lis remedy. It is
far In advance of all other Iaxatives.
as It acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not grippe nor
nauseate- In order to get its beneficial
esIeesss please remember the name OF
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
sAN FRANCISCO. Cal
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CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.

SAN FIsANCESCO. Cal
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NKW YORK. Nj.
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these fortifications in IL hours from
Cnickamauga. When not needed they
VIII De In more healthful camps tha
on the coast in hot weather.
There are 5000 acres of omen woods
from which all underbrush has been
removed. and 1000 acres of dry fields
the whole suitable for extensive camps'
In addition to six excellent springs and
nve ordinary wells. eight artesian wells
have been sunk in such places as to af-
ford the best results for camps. I,o-
cations for four more of these wells
have just been selected by the commis-
sion, and preparations have been made
for sinking them at once in case the
decision for military concentration
there is reached
Meantime 10000 troops can be pro-
vided with excellent camps. Every por-
tion of the IL square miles Is practica-
Die Tor wheels. and all portions are
reached by the best roads. There is
ample room to camp SO, 900 troops. The
entire park is high and dry. none of IL
being subject to overflow. no other ma
tion having such a ground. officers OF
high rank regard the park as a mill
tary possession of special Importance
at the present time.
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Michigan ON a War Footing.

> Lansing. Mich. April 5.-Two bills are
now being prepared In the Office of the
adJutant general which will be intro
duced in the state legislature as soon as
the governor. by special message, brings
IL within the scope of that body TO leg
islate on subjects other than those
which were named in his call for a spe-
cial session.
The first bill will provide for an ap-
preparation of 100000 to place the state
on war footing. and IT will be similar
in terms to the law of 1861. by which an
appropriation of s1.000.O00 was made for
war purposes. The bill will provide for
the issue of bonds for term not exceed
ing 20 years, probably at per cent.
interest. to be issued as the money Is
required.
The second bill provides for increasing
the membership of the Michigan Ma
tlonal guard to $50 men per company.
the present law limiting the member
ship to so men and three commissioned
officers.
The governor WILL II is understood.
pave the way for the action of the leg
islature upon these bills by special
message to be read when the legis-
lature convenes tonight. Arrange
ments have been made for the equip
ment of the. state naval reserves, the
number to BE increased to 800.
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A SLIGHT DELAY.
Maine Survivors and Claimants Must
Make Afidavits.

Maine Survivors and Claimants Must
Make Anidavits.
Washington, April 5.-Arrangements
the execution of the act of congress
making appropriation for the benefit of
the officers and crew of the battleship
Maine. Nearly all the enlisted men who
survived that diaster and representa-
tives of those who lost their lives have
filed their claims for indemnity on ac-
count of clothing and other personal
property lost on that occasion. These
claims are not regarded as sufficient,
however. inasmuch as they do not meet
with the provisions of the act requiring
that such claims shall be accompanied
by an affidavit. Blank forms of appli-
cations have been sent to all persons in
terested in this appropriation, including
a blank form Of affidavit as to the ac-
curacy of their statements. Each of
the beneficiaries is required to submit a
schedule of the articles lost and to make
affidavit that the said loss was not oc-
casioned through negligence or want of
skill or foresight, and Furthermore that
the list of articles lost, with their ap-
proximate value, is just and correct to
the best Of his knowledge and belief.
These formalities. which are held to be
necessary by the accounting officers of
the treasury, will make a slight delay
in the final settlement of these accounts
There will be no trouble whatever in
the matter of paying the extra compen-
sation for salaries authorized by the
statute.
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FINISHING TOUCHES.


Full Cabinet Meeting Considers the
Presisient's Message.
Washington, April 5.-Representative
Adams OF Pennsylvania, acting chair
man OF the house committee on foreign
affairs; Chairman Dingley of the ways
and means committed; Representative
Grosvenor Of Ohio and ex-Representa-
tive Thompson Of Ohio. both the presi-
dents warm personal friends: Senator
Allison Of Iowa, chairman of the COM
mittee on appropriations. and Senator
Frye, a member of the senate commit
tee on foreign relations, were early call
ers at the white house, most of them
coming separately. Mr.. Adams left
with the assurance, as he stated, that
the message would be sent in to-mor-
row.
A disagreeable downpour of sleet and
rain tended to keep away the crowds
from the white house. There was
considerable contingent from congress.
however. They included many of the
leaders. While there is much reticence
on the part of all those leaders. IL is
understood that the raising of reve-
nues to meet the war emergency was
the purpose of their visits Chairman
Dingley, when asked about the revenue
talk. suggests that the president was
the one to state the nature of the con-
ference. but made no effort to deny that
war revenue consultation had been in
progress. 1t was the regular cabinet
meeting and it's deliberations were
awaited with much expectancy.
While the message was considered by
the members of the cabinet last night,
II remained for to-day to review IL care
fully and give ii its final touches. after
further statement of the individual
views Of the members. To this end the
leaders, who remained with the presi-
dent until the assembling Of his official
family of advisers, gave the executive
the benefit of their suggestions.
Secretary Wilson and Secretary Sher-
man were the first cabinet arrivals, and
Secretary Long was one of the late
comers. Despite the rapid trend of dip
lomatic developments there was no un-
usual expedition in getting together and
while. at the stroke of IL, the regular
cabinet hour. most of the members
were already in their seats, there was
nothing to indicate the session was other
than a routine meeting of that body in
stead of one of the most important ses-
sions held for a considerable period.
Senator Elkins of West Virginia, Rep
resentative Davenport of Pennsylvania
and Representative William Alden
Smith of Michigan were among those
who sought to see the president. but
failed. Mr.. Smith is one of the strong
Cuban sympathizers.
~. .With<2he details Of the message pass
ed on and the final touches given the
document to-day, IL will be in shape for
placing before congress at any hour the
president decides best to send 1t. The
message is a complete state paper and
1t may be 50 regarded. With the final
endorsement of the cabinet, a draft of
II VIII be cabled Immediately to Minis
ter Woodford for presentat ton to the
Spanish government.
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Ioats Are Nearly Ready.

San Francisco. April 5.-The torpedo
boat Of the United States navy now in
course of construction at the Union Iron
Works. viii be launched early in June
and be ready for active service early
in August. The 24o-ton boat will have
a speed OF 80 knots an hour and will be
fitted with six torpedo tubes. one four
inch gun and two rapid-fire machine
guns. The steamer st. Paul, built for
the Alaska Commercial company. was
launched at the Union Iron Works to-
DAY. The battleship Wisconsin will be
launched early next year at the same
place and will be finished within the
time specified by the contract
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New York, April SIT is stated here
that the United States Is considering
the purchase or lease of Samana bay,
in san Domingo. Samana bay is i'm the
Mona channel between Porto Rico and
San Domingo. 1t is a land-locked bay
five miles long with a narrow mouth
which could be fortified and easily de-
Tended. There are one or two islands
in the bay which would make excellent
coaling stations. Assistant Secretary
of the Navy Roosevelt is said to favor
the plan. The islands in Samana bay
are controlled by a syndicate of which
Smith M. Weed is the. head. Mr.. Weed
Is now in Washington carrying on ne
gotiations. Commander Crowninshield
of the navy was recently sent to San
Domingo to inspect the position. dis
patch to the Journal and Advertiser
from San Domingo says the United
states has secured control of the bar
Dor and that coal is arriving in large
quantities.
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Clara Barton viii stay.

Tampa, Fla. April 5.-Mss Clara Bar
ton left for Havana last night. accom-
panied by Dr. L. Winfield Egan. a men,
ber of her staff.
IF war is declared" she was asked,
will you remain in Cuba"
Il have nothing to say about war"
she answered, but IL 1t should come. as
the American people anticipate. l pre-
sumo / will have more to do than ever
in taking care Of so many in trouble
and destitution. The American people
are responding nobly to the call for as
sistance for the reconcentrados and
sincerely hope that they will continue
sending supplies as long as they are as
badly needed as they are now. In the
event Of war 1 do not apprehend any
trouble with continuing the work OF
the Red Cross. as IL is recognized by in
ternational law, and is seldom inter
fered with"
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ARMED INTERVENTION.
1hs President May Not Recommend the
Independence OF Cuba.

1nuepenuence OI GuDa.
Washington. April Sit is generally
understood at the capitol that the pres
ident will recommend armed interven-
ton, but not the Independence of Cuba.
The sentiment among the republican
members of the house is strongly in
favor of this Intervention and the rec
ognition of Cuban independence, and
that the Maine affair be brought in
prominently in the resolutions. Some
Of the extremists want the whole ac-
tion of the United States predicated
upon the blowing up of the Maine.
There is a general desire among the
house republicans to prevent a diver
gence in two sets of resolutions IL pos
sible, and II absolute unity of action
can be obtained a movement will be
started TO have the resolutions passed
in the house without d{g,ate.
Action without debate said Mr..
Tawney of Minnesota, would be the
strongest and most dignified response
we could make to Spains refusal to
accede to our demands. 1t would show
that the house and the American peo-
pie are absolutely united"
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CHANDLER IS
OUT FOR WAR
It Is the Duty of the United
States to Declare It I'm
mediately.
SENATORS HIT THE NOTE
Cuba Must Be Freed From the
Cruelty of Spain.
QUICK ACTION DEMANDED

The Government of the Island Must Be
Firmly Established as an Independent
Republic-Turpie Scathingly Reviews
the Spanish Conduct OF Affairs on the
Island-Spain Must Be Driven From
Every Foot of Territory on the
Western Hemisphere-Senator Turner
Bases His Demand for Action on the
Destruction OF the Maine-Some Hard
Knocks at General Woodford-Spain's
Record OF Murder and Assassination.
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SAFETY OF GENERAL LEE
He Does Not Share the Appre-
hension Felt in Washington.
NO OFFER OF MEDIATION

The Powers of Europe Cannot Agree.
Their Interference Would Not Be
Acceptable to the United States.
Developments in Cuba Not Looked
For-Little Likelihood That the Insur-
gents Can Be Induced to Lay Down
Their Arms-McKinley Win Make an
Argument Against Recognising the
independence of Cuba at the Present
Time-Its Affairs Should b Super
vised by the United States Until a
Stable Governm snt Is Formed.