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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-02
ST. PAUL AND SPANISH TERROR.
Full Account of tho Repulse of the Don's
Torpedo Boat.

Full Account of tho Repulse of the Don's
Torpedo Boat.
New York, July 2.-The st. Paul ar
rived in port last night and anchored of
Tompkinsville. Captain Sigsbee and the
officers were absolutely inaccessible to
press representatives. Considerable in
formation was obtained, nevertheless,
from a copy Of the ST. Paurs war bud
get, the oracle of the ship, which was
obtained. The st. Paul's great exploit
On her last trip was the disabling of the
Spanish torpedo boat Terror off thehar-
Dor of San Juan, Porto Rico, and being
regarded so by the crew the account Of
1t occupies the first place on the first
page. The Budget says: We came off
the port on the 22d. At about 12:40 the
third-class cruiser Isabel ii came out
and steaming under the Morro until she
was abreast Of the batteries, commenced
long range that her shots were ineffec-
tive.
"As her purpose evidently was to put
US within fire Of the batteries We took
but little notice of her, lying still and
occasionally sending In our largest shell
Mt her to try the range. Soon after
wards she dropped to the westward and
the torpedo boat destroyer Terror-or it
may have been her sister ship the Fu-
ror-was sighted steaming along shore
under the batteries. Captain Sigsbee
watched her for awhile and worked
along with her, in order to separate her
from the cruiser and keep her IN the
trough Of the sea il she came for us.
She then headed for us, firing
straight as far as direction went. but
her shots fell short. When within range
OF our guns the signal commence firing
was made, and for several minutes we
let fly our starboard battery at herfrom
$500 to 5000 yards, the shells striking all
around her. This stopped her and she
turned broadside to US and her fire soon
ceased. She then headed in shore to the
southwark and westward, going slow.
and it was evident to all on board that
she was crippled, drifting well leeward
of the main harbor entrance.
"Off the MORO she flashed some sig
mails to the shore and afterwards a
tug came out and towed her into the
harbor. All the tine the cruiser was
firing at us, and some of her shots fell
pretty close. The cruiser followed the
Terror back towards the port and soon
afterwards was Joined by a gunboat and
the two steamed under the batteries to
the eastward. But when the St Paul,
making an inshore turn. seemed to be
going for them they returned to the
harbor and we saw no more of them"
The vineyards OF Italy cover nearly
5000. 600 acres.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-02

loss OF an army m'an engagement like
that Of yesterday, where the battle line
extended over several miles, viii be
much heavier than is indicated by the
first reports"
A dispatch was received in the cab
met meeting yesterday from Colonel
Allen. in charge Of the signal station
at Playa del Este. He said that the
fight was growing furious in all direc-
uons. At the time he sent the telegram
eight Americans and nine Cubans had
been wounded. The Spaniards were
shelling the Americans as they ad-
vanced and Admiral Sampson's fleet
was hotly engaged. The dispatch was
received by the members Of the cabinet
with much enthusiasm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-02
NOW SEE WHAT is COMING.
An Alliance Already Formed to Hold Us
Down In the Philippines.

S"h IA eAAC lRphne6
Berlin, July 2.-On the best au-
thority the correspondent of the As
sociated Press is informed that Ger
many, France and Russia have
reached an understanding to interfere
in the Philippines when hostilities
cease, to prevent the United States
or Great Britain from gaining pos
session of the whole island.
Camara's Torpedo Fleet Turns Back.
London. July "A Madrid special
says it is officially announced Camara s
topedo boat destroyers will return
from Port Said to Spain.
Washington, July 2.-The state de-
partment has received information
from its consular representative at
Cairo, that two vessels of Camara s
squadron have entered the Suez canal.
London, July 2.-The Lloyd IS agent
at Port Said telegraphs that the Span
ish warship Prosperina has gone to
sea.
London, July 2.-The Lloyd agent
at Port Said telegraphs saying that
the Spanish feet this afternoon an-
chored outside of the Egyptian wa
tiers and are engaged in coaling.
Suez. July 2.-The Spanish colliers
Colon and Convadonga, which en-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-02
VICTORY GLORIOUS THOUGH COSTLY,
San Juan Heights Fall After Desperate Fight and the wav is One,
Moro.

San Juan Heights Fall After Desperate Fight and the Way is ope
to Moro.
New York July 2.-The Evening Worlds copyrighted
dispatch says: In the field miles from Santiago Julv
I-San Juan Heights have fallen and the way is opened
tor the advance on Morro 1t glorious victory but
very dearly purchased The place was the strongest Span
sh outpost well fortified and valanty defended but
the American troops stormed the Heights and the Spanish
vaor had to yield bull dog tenac and courage of the
Anglo-Saxon As write troops swarmng up the
hill covering it like The Spaniards are demoraized
lighting has been of the hardest kind and our troops
suffered severely but the enemys works in their hands
and they do not count the Caney ours Also The
general advance, which began at 3 D. m, was success
ful all along the lne After driving the enemy out of
Caney our troops took possession of the village and de-
stroyed the Spanish fort by which it was defended The
Spaniards fled into the city where they now are The
losses on both sides are heavy bursting Spanish she'll al
most annh'lated an entire company of our troops"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-02
BATTLE LASTED FIVE HOURS.
was a bloody Struggle Attended by Grea
Slaughter on Both Sides.

Was Bloody Struggle Attended by Great
Slaughter on Both Sides.
Washington, July 2.-The fight be-
tween Lawton's division and the
Spaniards in the entrenchments lasted
five hours. There was great slaughter
ing on both sides. The Americans by
repeated attacks finally drove the
Spaniards from their position and
back into the city. The Span
lards' resistance was very stub
born and commanded the admiration
OF their adve rsaries. The entrench-
ments were found full of dead and
wounded. The Am erican forces suf-
fered terribly, for they had to with
stand the murderous fire of entrenched
Spaniards. Their repeated charges of
the earthworks We're characterized by
great bravery and thinning ranks
were filled as soon as men dropped.
The heat was terrible and many were
Frustrated. The ambulance did
splendid service, and the dead and
wounded were promptly carried to
the rear. All this time Sampson
fleet was bombarding the fortiica-
tions with the heaviest shot.
The president and secretary of war,
through private dispatches coming
from the battle field, learn that the
engagement was resumed this morn
ing and has continued all day. The
wounded are coming in rapidly and
indications point to heavy losses. The
dispatch does not indicate decisive
result in any direction.
Fighting stopped at 9P.M.
Siboney, Province of Santiago de
Cuba, July 1, 8 p. m, delayed in
transmission.-The fighting in to-
days battle practically stopped
at 3 P. M, to be resumed
in the morning. Gen. Skaters
troops have advanced nearly to the
city. Their losses are estimated at
over 81 900 killed and wounded.
Playe del Este. July /, Evening
The fighting continued until dark.
The Americans carried the enemy's
outer works and occupied them this
afternoon. The battle will probably
be resumed at daybreak.
Pando Not With the Troops.
Montego Bay, Jamaica, July l.
copyrighted by Associated Press. y
A Cuban messenger from the insur-
gents. near Manzanillo. province of
Santiago, who landed here today, SAYS
the Spanish reinforcements under
Gen. PandO have been recalled, owing
to the condition of the roads, and that
Pando is now in Havana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-02
REALIZE THE DESPERATE SITUATION.
The Secretary Of Consultation With the President at the
White House.

The Secretary OF War in Consultation With the President at the
White House.
Washington July 2.-Up to noon the department has
not received any information show fighting had been
resumed at Santiago today but officials believe such
fact Shafter has informed the department that his first
estimate of losses in yesterdays battle too low but
makes no new estimate Secretary Ager snow in consul
ation with the president the White House. The profound
est concern is manifest in military official circles The des-
perae character of the fighting fully known and
information to the department. said be from Skaters
dispatches indicates that the number of casualties is much
larger than he at first thought Surgeon General Sternberg
was early called in consultation by Alger and it is under
stood it decided send large force of medical Off
GERS to assist those at the 'front.'
New York, July "A special from Playa Del Este to
the Evening World quotes Gen. Garcia authority for the
statement that Pando has entered Santiago with 6ooo SOL
diers, reinforcing Lnares
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-02
Big Amount of Money stolen.

st. Louis, July "A Dallas (Tex. }
special says officials of the Texas Pa
cific give out the statement that the
robbers who dynamited the express
train near Stanton last night, shat
tered the safe in the express ear and
rode of on horseback to the south
west. 1t is believed between $40. 600
and $50, 900 was taken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-02
YESTERDAYS BATTLE OF TERRIBLE FURY.
Yankee Boys Have Beaten the Way Open Moro Castle Though
and Are Advancing 10 Victory

WASHINGTON July 2-The greatest suspense and
anxiety prevails here concerning the actual results
OF yesterdays terrific battle of Santiago While all are
confident as to the outcome being triumph for American
banners the latest reports indicate that the loss of life
greatly in excess of first reports and place the loss in
killed and wounded the American side 900 at least
1t is believed the second days fighting being waged
for the possession of the city,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-02
SANG THE "STAR SPANGLED BANNER"
Inspiring Notes From the Soldiers lir
Was the Hottest

Inspiring Notes From the Soldiers Lips When the Fipb,
Was the Hottest
Sboney. Province of Santiago de Cuba July l. s D. M via
Playa Del Ese-ICopyrghted by the Associated Press
AT this hour the fighting still continues The entire re.
serves OF the American army have been ordered to the
front at apparently with the intention of forcing our
way into Santiago. Troops have advanced nearly to the
city, but the Notifications very strong Our losses are
heavy Field officers estimate the killed and wounded
at over 1000 Shells supposedly from the Spanish feet
did heavy execution among our men, During lul in the
fighting an impressive incident occurred The ast infantry
was out in front and suffering loss from the Spanish fire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-02
ile,enue staiaps ON Bank Cheeks.

Washington, July 2.-In view Of the
general pressure from all the large cities
Of the country for the privilege Of i'm
printing internal revenue stamps on
bank checks, it has teen concluded 10
extend the privilege by designating at
least one in each. Of the large cities un-
der proper regulations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-02
COflin-Stiyers.

Burlington, Iowa, July Miss
Carrie Stivers. daughter of Thomas
Stivers, editor of the Evening Ga
zette, was married this morning to
W. G. Coffin. well known business
man of Memphis, Tenn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-02
CAPITAL COMMENT on THE NEWS
Battle Shows That the Dons Arc No Match
for Our TroODs.

battie shows That the DOns Arc No Match
for Onr Troops.
Washington, july Just two months
after the battle of Manila and on tha
first day of the month, like that Clorious
engagement, began the first set battle
OF the war in this hemisphere. What
was the result was not known when
the departments closed Never before
since the declaration of war has there
been such a feeling of intense interest
and anxiety manifested. The attack
yesterday, several days before the pub
lie mind expected the battle. shows
that Shafter found it necessary 10 crush
the foe in detail, following Napoleon a
maxim, instead of allowing them to
consolidate and outnumber him. As
the day wore along without bringing
any news the anxiety increased and the
question was in every ones mouth,
why did he not report?" Adjutant
General Corbn's response was brief
but pointed: He is fighting; not writ
ing"
Washington, July 2.-The suspense
which followed the receipt of General
Skaters dispatch early yesterday
morning announcing that a battle had
been begun near Santiago was relieved
at 1880 this morning when a prelimin-
airy report of the days operations was
received by General Corbin from Cen
eral Shafter. AS had been expected by
the officials of the war department the
fight lasted until sundown. During the
day probably it was not possible for
Shafter to stop in the midst of the per-
formancs of his onerous duties to send
dispatches to the department. He was
seriously occupied and the work ac-
complished clearly shows that not much
grass grew under his feet during the
day. The president and the war Of
fcials are immensely pleased at the
Information conveyed in Shafters mes
sage. The first dispatch from Shafter
was received at 10 a. m.
While they Learned with ..ncerest re-
gret that So many of the American
troops had fallen in the fight the ground
gained by the Gays conflict is regarded
as a great victory. The battle estab-
fishes pretty conclusively that the
Spaniards are no match for the enthu-
siastic and aggressive United States
troops. They were driven from their
strong entrenohments in front of Santi-
ago back into the city, and the Ameri-
cans occupied the entertainments and
awaited only the dawn to resume the
greater battle. Adjutant General Cor
bin put the situation strongly and
picturesquely this morning while speak
ing briefly of the aggressiveness and
tenacity Of General Shafter:
The old bull dog" said he. referring
thus half affeetionateIy to the distin-
guished commander of the Fifth corps.
Is lying right there with his teeth in
their neck only waiting the coming
o; daylight to finish the work he has
- magnificently begun. The engage
ment yesterday was very heavy for q
preliminary fight, but 1t scores a de-
eided victory for US. I regret to know
that Shafter has sustained SO heavy a
loss, but we may hope that there are
not, as he says. MANY killed. 1t Is, how
ever, pretty certain to be true that the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-02

Paris, July 2.-The Martin saws the
queen regent of Spain desires the in
tervention of Europe. and would
willingly sacrifice the throne for
peace, which is imperative in the in
terests of and for the honor of Spain. y
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-02

Scrofula, hip disease. salt rheum.
dyspepsia and other diseases due 10
impure blood are cured by Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-02

but the men sang tho 'Star Spangled
Banner, even the wounded joining
in the strain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-02

lean troops are driving the Spanish
troops back. The wounded are being
brought in right along" 20
Siboney, Cuba, July 2-LCopyright,
ls9S by Associated Press. AT ! o'clock
yesterday afternoon, after five he,rs
OF terrific fighting, the Spanish began to
leave their entertainments and retreat
into the city. MANY Americans were
wounded and are being brought in. One
man had both arms shot off and was
wounded in the hip, but was laughing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-02
CORNELL WINS THE RACE.
Crew Comes Out First In the Great Fresh
men Contest.

Saratoga Springs, N. Y. July q
The crews in the great freshman race
got off at 9:l5. Cornell won, Colum-
bia second, Pennsylvania last.
The Varsity" race started at 10:45.
Pennsylvania won. with Cornell Sec
ond. Wisconsin third and Columbia
lact
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-02
Queen Anxious for Peace.

tered the canal yesterday, arrived
here at 2 this afternoon.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-18
POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.

Jchn J. Overton of St. Joseph. Mo. a veteran of the Black Hawk and Mexi- can wars, enlisted when over 60, and served through the civil war. and re- gently at the age of 101, wanted to fight against Spain.
 General J. B. Cailis. who died in Lancaster, Wis. last week. had charge cf the guard posting in Washington cn the night of Lincoln's assassination. and it was his quick action that saved the other lives which were threatened.
 The Rev. Father O'Leary was a ia nous Irish priest, preacher, controver- sialist, politician and wit. who died i1 London in 1902. In 8. polemical ccn- troversy with Bishop Woodward. he wrote: His lordship says he does not believe in the papist purgatory. Well, perhaps he may go further and fare verse"
 Laurent Perosi, the young Italian priest, wh5 is cOuntea among the mu- sical prodigies of that country, is but 25 years old. and is the musical direc- ter of St. Marc in Venice He has al- ready composed three cratorics, to which form of composition he con- fines himself, "The Passion 'The Transfguratfon, . The Resurrection
 A bronze statue Of the Grand Duke Ludwig " Of Hesse. the husband of the late Princess Alice, has just been cnmpletea by Prof. Schafer of Berlin. It is twelve feet high. and stands on g pedestal Of red granite Of about the same height, which in turn is support ed upon a tweive-fcGt foundation. A bronze tablet On the pediment bears the inscription: .'To the beloved and righteous Prince who led the Hessian troops in 1S70.f1."
Arizona republican., 1898-10-18
TIME TO ACT.

| MT. Robert P. Porter, who was sent , 10 Cuba by the president to investigate and report upon the trade conditions in . the island, says that in these closing days of Spanish sovereignty in Cuba 1 the customs service in Havana is sim ply an organized system of extortion and plunder. The Spanish officials are determined to ge. all they can out of it, and in their reckless greed to fill their o!wn pockets they are imposing prohib- i,ory levies on food which is actually necessary to save hundreds of hslp ess tion
 Mir. Porter declares that what. is needed first of all is that the American government shall get control Of the Cuban custom houses. This is und doubt- edly true, but his further suggestion that this control can be acquired with cut waiting for the evacuation Of the island by the Spanish troops Is, we be- lieve, unwarranted by the facts. The custom houses will probably be the last things in Cuba to be surrendered by the SpaniaGds. The corrupt ard ayaricious officials now in possession of these institutions will hold on to them just as long as they possibly can. They will never voluntarily give up any branch cf the revenue service as lcng as there is a dollar to be squeezed cut Of it, and, We rep=at, that the transfer of the custom houses will be positively the last act Of Spanish au- thority in the island.
 If this is the fact, and those ae- quainted with the rapacicus policy of Spanish colonial officials everywhere will agree that it is, it sharply en- pnasizes the necessity for added haste in the general project Of evacuation. There will be no adequate relief fer the starving CuEans, nor any real pro gross in the restoration of their imp5v- e-ished industries until the custom hoGsss are in the hands cf Americans. The custom houses will not be in the hands Of Americans So long as the Spaniards can held on to them, and they will be able to, hold on to them, with perfect right under international law, until the final act Of military evac- nation is completed. That is the sit nation as it exists in Cuba today, and the sooner the American commission CTS decide to look at it in the proper light the better fer everybody.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-18

It is 9 plain business proposition that Colonel Brcdie lays bsfcre the people of Arizona. The statehood issue is
 paramount to all others this year. SC far as Arizona is concerned. The sen
 tinsnt of the east is more favorable to Arizona new than ever before by reason largely of the fame achieved by our volunteer soldiers. A republican delegate from Arizona would bs re- ceivod with open arms in Washington. His election would be taken as an earnest of the desire Of Arizonians to cast aside the territorial form of gov ernment. Tie election Of a republi- can legislature would disarm the eriti- cism of some of the eastern senators who have systematically opposed state hood for Arizona. The election Of Col cnel Brodie means great deal for Ari- zona. Vcte for him this fall and vote for the republican candidates for the legislature.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-18

1 tiOn Of a republican delegate and Of. a republican legislature will pave the way to statehood. It-reauires no ar
 gument to prove that favors are more
 easily secured from friends than from enemies. The next congress will be republican in both branches. The president, republican, would regard republican victory in Arizona this fall as evidence that statehood should
 nc longer be denied us. If a demo-
 crat were to ba. sent to congress from Arizona, on a platform antagonistic to that Of the dominant party, statehood would go glimmering. That is the sit uation in nutshell There is nc ''pfinciple' in Arizona that is mere pressing than statehood. We need statehood The nome Tule' that democrats are clamoring for would come with statehood. With statehood 8 reality there would be plenty Of time for the advocacy of principles and issues without end Statehood would give us three votes in congress and place cur credit high. This is the year to make a strong pull fer statehood, and the thinking voters Of Arizona ought to get q firm grip on the tow line.