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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-27
WORK FOR ALL.
Demand for Pattern Makers Exceeds
the NUpvlr.

I'f .'Np'.iN'
Pittsburg, April 26.-The war with
Spain is responsible for a great deal Of
work now being done in the shops and
mills of Pittsburg. President Lewis c.
Thomas, of the Pattern Makers Ma
tional league, said today that there is
hardly 4 mill or shop in the city which
has not some work for the government
at present under way. There is a great
demand for pattern makers.
a similar state of affairs is reported
from Philadelphia. Mr.. Thomas said:
THE executive board of that city re-
ports to me that it is constantly in re-
ceipt of inquiries from the surrounding
towns for pattern makers. We cannot
supply the demand now, and | do not
believe there is an idle craftsman in
the country"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-27

Relatives did not claim the bodies Of
either of the men,
The execution was by the old New
York method, heavy drop weight being
used. Both men showed remarkable
composure and they walked to the gal
lows without any exhibition of emo
tion. When the weights fell both shot
into the air at the same moment and
death came without a struggle. The
bodies were allowed to hang thirty-five
minutes and were then cut down, placed
in collins and taken to the cemetery,
where they were buried.
Rockwell and Banya passed sleepless
nights and neither ate any breakfast
this morning. They remained silent on
the scaffold when asked If they had
anything to say.
This was the first execution in Elk
county.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-27
NO SHOTS WERE
FIRED AT M0RR0
Secretary Long Authorizes an Emphatic
Denial Of the Report
THE SIGHTS OF THE BLOCKADE
Naval Cadet Boyd, the Only survivor
ofthe Maine with tho Fleet, Gives
an Exhibition of His skill In Hand
ling a Torpedo Bost-.Lieutenant
Fernandez Made q Prisoner.

OFF Havana, April 25.--The early
morning hours today were taken up by
a vigorous chasing of moving lights.
The only vessel spoken was the Brit
ish schooner Iolanthe of Windsor, N.
S. She was allowed to proceed. She
was Just out of Matanzas. No shots
have been fired since yesterday morn
ing on either side.
One of the sights of yesterday was
the handling of the torpedo boat Cush-
ing by Naval Cadet Boyd the only
survivor of the Maine with the fleet.
Lieutenant Gleaves, commander of the
Cushing, spent the better part of the
day on the flagship. During his alb
sence Cadet Boyd handled the Gushing
with dash and skill that was remark
able. considering the fact that he was
assigned to her only yesterday and had
never handled a torpedo boat before,
and all this in sight of MORO Castle,
in the shadow Of which lies what is left
of Cadet Boyd's old ship, the Maine.
NO SHOTS. EXCHANGED.
Washington, April 26.-Secretary
Long at IL o'clock today authorized an
emphatic denial of reports current to-
MORO Castle had fired on the fleet. and
that it had replied.
On board the flagship New York, off
Havana, April 26, filed at Key West
Fla, April 26.-12 p. m.-The blockade
continues. Up to this hour there have
been no casualties in the United States
bloCkading squadron.
Key West, Fla, April 26.-11 p. M
The torpedo boat Porter has arrived
from off the Cuban coast, and reports
that the position of the blockade con-
tinues unchanged. There has been no
firing on either side.
The United States cruiser Cincinnati
today captured Lieutenant Pedro Fer
nandez, of the Spanish army, who was
returning to his family on a small
sloop. Lieutenant Fernandez is de-
tained on the flagship.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-27
BUYS ALL COAL IN HONOLULU.
Consul Hayward Secures Every Avail
able Ton for United states.

Victoria, r. c., April 26.-United
States Consul Hayward at Honolulu.
acting for his government, has pur-
chased $4,000 tons, all the coal avail
able there, to meet any emergency
which may arise owing to the war with
Spain. This news was brought by the
Warrimoo, which left Honolulu, April
IS.
The government paid high price for
the coal. Shipping companies will not
sell coal at any price, for they believe
all they have will be needed for their
vessels. The big purchase by Uncle
Sam has stripped the market. and it is
believed steamers arriving at Honolulu
will be compelled to tie up.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-27
WEAvERs' UNION STRIKE ENDED.
New Bedford Toiiers Decide to Re.
sumo Work.

New Bedford, Mass, April 26.-The
Weavers' union has voted to declare
the strike off and return to work. The
Speeder Tenders union voted to stay
away from the mills two weeks longer,
or as long as the Carders' and Spin
ners' unions will give them support.
The mill firemen, who did not go out
when the present strike began, now talk
of striking unless the 10 per cent. re-
duction is restored, and the union will
meet tomorrow night to consider the
matter.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-27
ARRESTED FOR NoN.sUPPORT.
Thomas O'DOnnelI, of Pine Brook,
Locked Up Last NighI.

Thomas O'Donnell of Pine Brook, was
by Patrolman Peuster last
night at o'clock on a warrant issued
by Alderman Howe on the 18th inst, at
the instance of his wife, Elizabeth
O'Donnell, charging him with drunken
ness and non-support.
He was locked up and will be given
a hearing this morning by the mayor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-27
BULLETS AND MORPHINE.
They End Domestic Trouble in the
PlummeT Family.

Mobile, Ala, April 26.-Mrs. Mollie
Plummer, wife Of II. NJ. Plummer,
cashier Of the Scranton, Miss, state
bank, took morphine at o'clock this
morning The husband shot himself
through the heart at a. m. and died
instantly. The wife will not live. Do
mestic troubles are given as the cause.
The banks affairs were found to be in
good condition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-27
Rird Shooting nj Chicago.

Chicago, April 2G.-J. A. r. Elliott, Of
Kansas City, defeated Fred Gilbert, of
Spirit Lake, Ia, here today, in a 100 bird
race at live pigeons for the Kansas City
Star cup and 800, by score OF 80 to So.
Gilbert missed nine out of his second 25,
having drawn the hardest birds all
through.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-27
George II. White Wontcd

Albany, n, Y, April Ex-Governor Black
has made requisitiOn on the governor OF
Pennsylvania for the eNtradition of Geo.
h. White, of the firm of w. S. White &
Co., of Boston, Mass who is under arrest
in Pennsylvania on the charge of de-
frauding the Central National bank Of
New York city
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-27
WILLIAMS e. McANUuTY
Third national BANK
OF SCRANTON.

Special Attention Given to Bust.
ness and Personal Accounts.
Liberal Accommodations Ex.
tended According to Balances and
Responsibility.
3Per Cent. Interest Allowed on
Interest Deposits.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-27
Ihn Columbia Hs "a scout.

Newport. r. l.. April z6-It is believed
generally by naval officers here that the
cruiser Columbia will join the Minneap-
oils TO scout for Spanish vessels. 1t Is
learned that a number of carrier pigeons
were taken aboard the cruiser before she
sailed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-27

Kingston, Jamaica, April 26.-'rhe Span
ish merchantr an TelesfCra, Captain Har-
minage, bound from Galveston to Liver
pool with a cargo OF cotton and grain,
put in here today fearing capture The
captain has cabed her owners Larringa
& Co., of Liverpool, asking instructions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-27
Frapk Jnugrass Hanged,

New Castle Pa. April z6-Frank jon
grass was hanged in the yard Of the coun-
ty Jail this morning for the murder of his
sweetheart, Jessie COTdine. His neck was
broken and he died in eight minutes. lie
protested innocence to the end.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-27
Roddy Roy Claimed to he Innocent

Somerset. Pa, April 26.-Two brothers.
John and James Roddy, were hanged here
today for the murder of Farmer Davis b.
Berkey. Both men protested their inno-
cence on the scaffold.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-27
SewpOrt's PriZos.

Key West. Fla, April 26.-The United
States Eunboat Newport. Captain B. -
Tilley, has brought in the Spanish sloop
Paquette and the Spanish schooner Pier
eneo, Cuban coasting vessels which she
captured off Havana this morning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-27
Commando Sinner Dies.

New York, April 26.-Commander Hor-
ace Elmer, until recently commander OF
the Mosquito fleet, and who was recently,
because of i'll health. relieved by Admiral
Erhin, died at the Mansion House in
Brooklyn this afternoon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-27
Sriton ApDInudnd Seizures.

London, April 26.-Whatevcr the prize
courts may decide relative to the legality
of the American captures of Spanish yes
sells, British naval men applaud the
promptness of action upon the part of the
American warships as being evidence
that the United States is very much
alive -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-27
SEVEN ARE KILLED
Terrible Explosion at tho California
Powder Workss-Shock Felt for
Miles Around-- Many injured.

Santa Cruz, Cal, April 26.-Three ex-
plosions about Sis this afternoon at the
California Powder works caused
greater loss of life than any of the pre-
vious accidents in the history of these
works. The widest rumors are preva-
lent regarding the number of killed
and injured, the exact number of which
cannot be ascertained before morning.
1t is known that seven were killed and
four seriously injured. as follows:
KILLED.
EDWARD I<lLDEERAN, brick mason.
j, MILLER, foreman of one of the mills.
c. a. COLE, carpenter of the works.
f. j. JENNINGS.
Il. JOSE.
TWO BOYS. NAMED MARSHALIE
INJURED.
J. MELON.
WILLIAM BCRGR
J. HANNAH
NJ. NINSON.
The first heavy shock from the eXplo-
sion was felt for many miles around
and was separately followed by lighter
shocks. The smoke from the works
arose i'm such dense volumes that it was
impossible for time to perceive the eX-
tent of the damage that had been
caused by the explosion 1t was said
that the fire ives spreading and the
main magazine was in immediate dan
ger. The buEle call was accordingly
sounded for members of the California
naval reserves, who responded prompt
ly. hurting to the mills and assisting
the corps of fire fighters already on the
grounds. The primary cause of the dis
aster was the explosion of the cot
ton plant, The igniting of this plant
caused the fire to spread to the adjoin-
ing brush and small buildings and was
then communicated to the powder mill
fiat, where are located the houses of
the employees of the works.
The employees and naval reserve boys
worked heroically to prevent the fire
from spreading to the smokeless pow
der plant
No doubt is entertained among the Of
ficialS of the works that the explosion
was due to an accident. Tho fire is
now under control and all immediate
danger is passed. None Of the plants
for making powder for the fulfillment
of government contracts are injured.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-27
Umbrellas Rcp0lei

If your Umbrella is broken
do not borrow your neighbors,
he may need it, and if he
does, and you have it, just
think what he might say.
Bring the broken one to us
and we will help you retain
your friends by fixing it for
you.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-27
BASE BALL.
National League.
CHAMPIONSHIP RECORD.
At Philadelphia-

Philadelphia .......,4 20 0 0 20 0 o. s 4
Boston ...............O 80 20OOl3- 3-9l2 3
Batteries-Orth and Dugglesby and Nc
Farland; Klobedanz and Bergen. Umpires
Snyder and Curry.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-27

At Lancaster R.H.E.
Lancaster ..,.,.''ss'S l z " D. IL
Hartford ......,.....0 900 BOO / ? II 3
Battenes-Clausen ard Wente; Fry and
Roach. Umpire-Brennan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-27
AT Norfolk

At Allentown--Allentown Reading game
postponed on account OF wet grounds.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-27
At Louisville

At Louisville T.
Louisville ...........1 0 OOO50 l-SlO
Cleveland .....,,,...1 90 021O D. 10 3
Batteries-Mahaffey and Wilson; Powell
and O'Connor. Umpires-Swartwood ana
Wood
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-27
CARPETS. WALL PAPERS.

Some one has said, "Style is the
dress of thought" Do YOU realize
when one visits your home how
the furnishings tell the character of
the occupant? In one home YOU
will find ordinary inofensive STYLES.
that's the "thoughleSS" buyer. In
another hideous colorS and won
derful designs. That's the "care-
less" buyer. In another dainty.
graceful designs, harmonious COL
ors, the work Of artistic people.
Which will you choose?
We Are Headquarters for New,
Novel, Artistic Carpets and Ora.
peries, Exclusive, Choice, PrI-
yate Designs in Wall Papers and
Interior Decorations.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-27
WIN. C0NNELL, President.
HENRY BELIN, Jr., Vice Pres
WILLIAM ii. PECK, Cashier

The vault of this bank is pro-
tected by Holmes Electric Pro-
tective System.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-27
RIIE.
Exhibition Games.

and sugden. Umpires-Heydler and Cush-
man.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-27
RtI.IG.

AZ Nlltlllll1Al- " H. H.
Chicago ............,O O1OOO-2 40 2
Cincinnati .....,....O 0 0 90 Ia l
Batteres-Grifhth and Donohue; Haw-
Icy and Peitz, Umpires-OD Day and Nc
Donald
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-04-29
MODELLING THE MILITIA.

Orders Given the National Guard in Sew
MADISON, Wis, April 27.-On an.
nouncement Of the call from Washing.
ton for volunteers Governor Scofield
issued a stirring patriotic proclamation
to the people of Wisconsin.
HARRISBURG, Pa, April 27.-Gov.
Hastings has ordered the entire
national guard Of the state to mobilize
at Mount Gretna on Thursday.
DENVER, April 27.-On orders from
Washington Governor Adams has or.
dered to Denver one regiment of in.
fantry and one light battery.
INDIANAPOLIS, April Ex-Governor
Mount has issued his proclamation
calling upon the Indiana guard to as.
semble in this city at once.
DOVER, Del. April Ex-Governor
Tunnel has ordered the one infantry
regiment Of state national guard tt as.
gemble at Middletown.
SPRINGFIELD, Ills, April 27.-Gov.
Tanner has issued orders calling
on state troops to mobilize at Spring.
field Immediately.
ST. PAUL. April q. -Governor Clough
has issued a call for the three regiments
Of infantry to mobilize at st. Paul at
once.
Dies MONIES, April 27.-"Move t.
this city without delay" was the order
sent to Iowa national guard captains.
DUBUQUE. Ia, April 27.-The Gov.
ernor's Greys have been ordered to
move at once.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-04-29

CTATEMENT for the year ending December
the Mutual Life Insurance Company Of New
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-04-29


Disbursements
Losses paid during tne year;:.... ) 6H0,4s2 50
Paid for commissions ana broker
age ....::.. .......,. 269,4s3 81
Paid TOR salarles, ices ana all other
charges llU,0ll 80
RAD Tor taxes :;....;.........: 57,257 "
Amount OF I'LL other disbursements 1B,GG9 80
-
Iotal disbursements .......... ) 1,l63,Sl5 IL
TotaI risks taken during inc year.: ) 9l3.42S '8
lotal premiums received during
Total losses incurred during the -
year :....-.. l.9OO 6S
lotal amount OF losses paid during
the year T.o44 1T
State of North Dakota,
Office of Commissioner of Insurance.,
I'll E,nc,,or Cor,m;Ss;oror of 1nc,ronoo
of ma J: t" ny Wnrt EI lille 'e ~. hHs. anatit,;
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-04-29

CTATEMENT for the year ending December
y 81, A. d. 1897. of the condition and affairs OF
the New York Life Insurance Company OF New
York. organized under the laws of the state OF
New York, made to the COMMISSIONS of 1nsur-
ance Of the State of North Dakota, in pursuance
of the laws of said state.
P~reSident-JOhn A. Mccall.
Vice President-Henry Tuck.
Secretary-Charles s. Whitney.
Principal Ofice-S46-3 48 Broadway, New YORK:
Attorney for Service of Process in the State OF
North Dakota:
Name-COmmissiOner of Insurance.
,LOcatiOn-Bismarck, N. d.
Organized or Incorporated ................ 1Sal
Commenced Business acknowledgements. lS45
Assets.
Value on real estate owned by.
company. Ao'oo1'voV
Loans secured by deeds Of trust or
mortgages on real estate ....... 41!082,422 o.
Loans Secured by cOllaterals ...... 4,tG ,S66 %
Premium notes and loans ....... 1,O6S,4S7 70
United States stocks and bonds.
State, city, county and other , > -, ;,
BONDS ...:............. " Alo'eoossoA ID
Railroad bonds ........
S Ss15 e Sssd is sad iia,i Ssaak::::":: i9 FL sss e e
Rents accrued. 1856 90
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-04-29

CTATEMENT for the year ending December
> 81, a. d: 1897, Of the condition and affairs
Of the Manchester Fire Assurance Company of
a W of the Kingdom Of Great Britain. MADE to
the Commissioner of Insurance of the state Of
North Dakota, in pursuance of the laws Of said
y: s: Manager-George " Wensley.
Illinois.
Attorney for Service in the State Of North
Dakota:
Name-Commissioner of Insurance.
Observation-Disclosures, N. y.
Organized or incorporated. ............... 1871
Commenced business in u. S. December. 1880
Capital.
Amount of capital stock paid up in
) l,OOO,OOO w
Assets.
Loans on bonds and mOrtgages....$ $50 90
United States stocks and bonds. :. 9 1872 80
Railroad bonds and stocks ...-...: s09,5U5 90
State, city. county and other bonds $500 90
Cash on hand and in bank ......... 81 ,26s 6s
Interest due and accrued ......... 1915 10
Premiums In course of collection
and transmission ....... 236 $500 10
Bills receivable, not matured.
At {i stHsf tG 81. 5Ss dis E1st tis company ISL ss. ss
Total 2.1l5.sO so
Liabilities.
Gross claims for losses
adjusted and UNPAID s G,06l 81
Gross claims for losses
upon which no action
has been taken .... 1880 80
Losses resisted by the
company. ........ $3.50 81
Total gross amount
of claims for losses S 1902 "a
Deduct reinsurance
& salvage claims
thereon ...... 1882 %
Net amount of unpaid losses ...... S 1882 IS
Amount of unearned premiums on
all outstanding risks ............ 1.052,s1s IS
All other liabilities ....... 62,429 81
Total liabilities .......... S 1917 1913 81
Receipts.
in Observation-Disclosures; $ 1,s4l,5s5 IS
during the es,soe 50
Total receipts ................ $ 1,4ll, 1872 IS
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-04-29

q The amount of this fund and the policy val
uatiOn as certified by the New York State In
surance Department, are equal to a 8 per cent
reserve on all the company's policies In force
December 81, 1897.
t Not including surplus reserved fund of $780,
49,, 926.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-04-29

Company's Certificate of Authority.
Whereas, the Mutual Life Insurance Company
laws of the state Of New York has in the office
a sworn statement exhibiting Its conditions
IS97. conformable to the requirements of the
laws Of this state regulating the business OF in
Whereas, The said company has filed in this
office a duly certified copy of its charter with
certificate of organization in compliance with
the requirements of the insurance laws afOre-
said;
Now, Therefore, I. F.. b. Fancher. Commits
sioner of Insurance of the State of North Da-
kota. pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do
hereby certify that the above named company
agents to transact its appropriate business CT
life insurance in this state, according to laws
thereof, until the 31St day Of December, A. ID.
1893.
In testimony whereof. I have h%ereunto set my
hand and seal at Bismarck, this It'll day of
March, A. ID. 1898.
F. b. FANCHER,
Commissioner of Insurance..
ByT H. POOLE, Deputy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-07
War Bulletins.

NEW YORK, July IA special dis
patch to the Evening Journal from
Rome says Pope Leo has taken ener-
getic proceedings in favor of peace be-
tween Spain and the United States. He
has telegraphed the Nuncio at Madrid
enjoining the Spanish bishops to work
together in favor of peace. The Jour-
NAILS correspondent also cables that an
Austrian fleet is near Ragusa ready to
start for Spain in case of danger to the
Queen.
CHARLESTON, S. c., July7.-The en-
barkation of the Sixth Illinois, and
Sixth Massachusetts on the cruisers
Columbia and Yale began to-day and
the vessels will sail for Santiago before
night. The Second and Third Wiscon-
sin and 10th Pennsylvania are encamp.
ed here awaiting transportation.
WASHINGTON, D. c., July Tt is
officially stated that Camara's fleet is
entirely through the SueZ canal. The
battleship Pelayo, which was Yesterday
reported to have been delayed by an
accident to her machinery, got through
at $50 o'clock last night. The Pelayo
and Carlos V are said to have highly
trained and expert French gunners
aboard.
KEY WEST, Fla, July THE Span
ish schooner Gallito, captured by the
Eagle, of the Isle of Pines, has just
been towed in. She has q cargo of leaf
tobacco, cocoanuts, and general mer-
chandise. The Gallito's crew escaped
in small boats.
KEY WEST, July 7.-Officer5 of the aux
Hilary cruiser Eagle just arrived report nav
ing had an exciting chase after fast Spanish
cruiser just before they reached the Isle of
Pines. The Eagle received two shots through
her foremost The Eagle let go half dozen
six pound shells but the flying Span:ard final
" ran into shoal waller and entered the
port Of Batabano.
MADRID, July T.-Government advices
from santiago report that $50 sailors from
Cervers's fleet have reached Santiago in
safety.
WASHINGTON, July IA telegram from
General Shafter received at the War Depart
ment this morning stated that the dispatch
AS 10 killing prisoners by Gu ans is absolutely
false that none have been turned over to
the insurgents and they show no disposition
to lnjure any one coming into their hands.
LONDON, July IA dispatch to the Gen.
tra News from Havana says Admiral Ger
vera's dispatch to Captain.GeneTal Blanco,
sent after his capture by the Americans, de-
clar IS that Wee Admiral Villamil and Captain
Legsza were among those killed during the
engagement with the American warships.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-07
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Preparing for the Bombardment,

Preparing for the Bombardment.
S1BoNEY, July General Shafter
sent a lieutenant and thirty men OF
Monday to bury the body of General
Vara Del Rey, who was killed at FL
Caney. The Cuban General Morton
started from Baiquiri at 8 o'clock Tues
day morning and was in position live
hours later in readiness to take part IN
the siege of Santiago. General Shafter
has given up all hope that the city will
surrender without bombardment and
assault. He has decided that the use
of the siege guns will be impossible,
and has ordered battery of 81 ten
inch morlars to make q forced march
to the front. These will be used in the
bombardment. General Shafter to-day
wired the facts to Washington, and
queried the authorities as to the adj
visibility of the bombardment.
1t is believed that there will be no BON
bardment of the town for several days. Guns
are now being put in position TO rake the
Spanish trenches at the entrance to the city.
MADRID, July 1T is rumored here
that the ombardment of Santiago has
begun and that the Spanish batteries
are vigorously resisting the attack.