davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-12
A TALK WITH cERvERA
The Spanish Admiral Tells OF the Losses
OF His Fleet.
HE HUGS COMMODORE soHLEy

Correspondence of the Associated
Press, off Santiago. July .-On the re-
turn of the United States Cruiser
Brooklyn. to the blockade off Santiago,
on the evening of July Sd. the Iowa re-
ported to Commodore Schley that Ad-
miral Csrvera, Admiral of the Spanish
fleet, was on board. The Commodore
at once went over to pay his respects.
The Spanish Admiral was much cast
down by his defeat, but preserved a dig
nified, courteous demeaner. He said
he deeply appreciated the fact that the
men of the Brooklyn did not exult bv
cheering, when it was learned he was a
prisoner on the Iowa. He replied in re-
sponse to the Commodore's remark that
it was the fortune Of war.
"Yes. but I've lost my career, now
that I've been defeated"
Schley, however, told him that such a
brave deed as that of bringing out his
squadron could never be looked upon
otherwise than as most gallant feat,
upon which Cervera threw his arms
around the Commodore and said. "Ah,
sailors always are gentlemenl'
He then said he thought his dead
would number, probably, 75O. He
spoke of the accuracy and deadliness of
the Brooklyn's fire, saying that in the
early part OF the action one of her
shells traversed the entire length of his
gun deck. killing and woundlng, prob
ably, eighty men. On the Vizcaya alone
there were ITO men killed. Cervera
said he feared the losses might be
greater than anticipated, for many of
his men were below the protective decks,
and, when the ships were on fire, it
must have been difficult for them to
escape. He added that all his captains
had been killed or wounded, but later
it was found that the captain of the
Cristobal Colon was saved. Cervera
also said that he had no doubt that at
least three ships wonld have gotten
away had 1t not been for the Brooklyn,
the Oregon and the Texas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-12

AsHINGTON, July 2-Surgeon Gen
eral Van Reypen, of the Navy, received
a report from the surgeons with the
feet, showing that in many cases of the
wounded, some serious ne rise in tenn
persture or accumulation Of pus ap-
peared. From Medical standpoint
this is said to be marked advance
from the conditions during the civil
war, and 1t is attributed to the intro
ductiOn of antiseptic treatment of
wounds. With the absence of pus
wounds heal rapidly without complI-
cations.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-12
Another Capture.

KEY WEST, July 12.-The sloop
Wary, flying the British flag, was
brought in here today, as prize of
war. She was captured by the ST.
Louis, about ITO miles from Santiago
while bound from Jamaica for Santa
Cruz, with cargo of provisions. 1t is
thought that her English registry is a
subterfuge to enable her to land sup
plies in Cuba.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-12
Spain Wants Peace.

LONDON, July ia Vienna dis
patch to the Chronicle, says: 1t is semi
officially announced that the Ambas-
saders of the Powers, at Madrid, ex-
pressed to Premier Sagasta that peace
negotiations should be opened. 1t is
stated that in spite of official denials
the desire for peace practically pervades
all classes in Spain; but the government
is afraid that the revolutionary parties
might take advantage if the govern
ment should open up negotiations.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-12
Cattle and aheep.

CHICAGO. July Observation-Disclosures,
4500;steady to strong beeyes, l0@6 50;
cows and heifers, S235@4 75;
Texas steers, s350@445; stockers aud
feeders. $3.20@4.75.
Sheep Receipts, 1900; strong; nar
tlves, $3.25@500; westerns, $4.00@
4 4.65; lambs, $400@6.l 10.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-12
MARKETS.


KANsAsCITY July 12- Cattle Receipts,
6.0OO;best strong l0c higher;otherssteady
native steers, S4.25@5. %; Texas steers
SO. l0@S4 10; Texas cows, So. 25@4O0;
native cows and heifers, S2.65@4.70;
stockers ana feeders, $3 325g5 70; bulls
So S0@4 90.
Sheep Receipts, 5000; firm; lambs,
$250U600; muttons, 50 o0@4. .75.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-12
HAVE THEY GOT AWAY FROM OUR FORCE At SANTIAGO

ing, batteries of artillery facing the city
shelled the Spanish entrenchments. and
received but a feeble response. Amer
ican sharp shooters also sent in q dead
ly fire and
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-12

CHroAao, July 1S-Wheat.-July
75;Sept. 67S.
Corn uly, 31%; Sept. 321l.
Oats.-July, 225s; Sept. 1879.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-12
THE sPANIARDs FELL BACK

ly fire and
THE sPANIARDs FELL BACK
to their last entrenchments, offering
but little resistance. The Americans
suffered no loss. AT noon, today, Gen.
eral Shafter communicated by signal
with Rear Admiral Sampson, request
ing him to cease firing.
MERE CHILD's PLAY.
Then the General sent General
Wheeler into the Spanish lines under a
flag of truce with message to General
Toral, the Spanish commander, reciting
the fact that the American ships had
given complete demonstration that
they could throw shells into the city
and destroy 1t, and that the American
troops had the city completely sur
rounded, that Cuban citizens were starv-
ing to death atElCaney and pointing cut
that our army had no means Of feeding
them. Shafter then demanded an un.
conditional surrender of the city,and
coupled this demand with the
statement that unless Toral acceded
an assault upon the city both by
land and sea forces would be renewed
at once. Several hours elapsed before
any reply was received from Toral
Then he sent message to Shafter to
the effect that the matter was of such
great Importance that he had been
obliged to refer it to the Madrid gov
ernment, and would send his final
answer as soon as he could receive in
structions from Madrid. 1t was then
late in the afternoon, and General
Shsfter gave orders to all his troops to
get as much rest as possible, and be
prepared to resume the attack at any
moment.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-12
Money Market.

New YORK, July 12.-Money on call
neminally at l4@lH per cent. Prime
mercantile paper, 3A@4 per cent
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-12
Metal Market.

New YORK, July l2.-Sllver, 591s
Lead, $3.50; Copper, l01s.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-05-04
STATE NEWS.

Mrs. r. K. Hill died at her home
in Easley Of blood poison caused from
cat bite on the hand.
= Columbia is waging an unrelent
less war upon the small pox. Very
few new cases reported, and when one
appears it is soon quarantined.
1t is stated at the State Pension
Bureau thas it looks very much as If
there was going to be an increase Of
1000 in the total number Of pension
ers in the State this year.
: Col. Coward, the Superintendent
of the:Citadel, has as,teadered sthe' ser
vices of the Citadel'corps to the Gov
ernor for service in the war with Spain
and the Governor has accepted them.
Rev. John G.. Williams, one of
the most Jealous Baptist ministers in
the State, died at his home, at Allen
dale, recently. He was a writer of
ability, and his articles have been
widely read and copied. both by secu
lar and religious papers.
The Baptists Of our State had
IA missionaries and colporteurs at
work last year. They occupied a3
stations-51 of them in the country
and 42 in towns. Besides these min
listers the Board employs four colored
preachers for work among the colored
people.
The Knights Of Honor in South
Carolina during the past year collected
for the Grand Lodge in the way of
assessments s91, ,218 30, and there was
paid to the bene6ciaries of the fifty
one members who died the sum of
$1,000. Every community in the
State, almost, has felt the good the
order has done.
M. L. Goodwin, son of John B.
Goodwin, who lives near Marietta, ac-
cidentally killed himself Thursday
morning while squirrel hunting. No
one witnessed the sad mishap and the
young man was found by a neighbor
in small patch of woods cold in death
with his faithful dog watching over
his remains. 1t is supposed that he
was crossing ravine on log, using
his gun as balance staff, when the
hammer struck some obstacle which
caused the discharge, the entire load
taking effect under the chin.-Green-
trille Ne,cs.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-05-04
Army Officers Land in Cuba.

KINGSTON. JAMAICA, April 2G.-
First Lieutenant Andrew S. Rowan,
of the Nineteeth infantry. under or
ders from the war department.. was
landed on the Cuban coast somewhere
west of Santiago, probably before
dawn on Monday His Cuban guides
and an open sailboat were used. The
guides have not returned.
Lieutenant Rowan is on his way to
the camp of General Calixto Garcia.
He will represent the war department.
in arranging for the cooperation Of
the insurgents in the invasion of
eastern Cuba by the forces Of the
United States. The time and place Of
invasion will be controlled by events
and the character of Lieutenant Row
an S dispatches.
Lieutenant Rowan was detailed
from the bureau Of information for
this dangerous scrvice-dangcrous be-
cause in his civilian dress he is liable
to be treated as spy. He speaks
Spanish and knows Cuba, having writ
ten book on the subject.
Moreover, he is an expert map
maker.
Lieutenant Rowan left Washington
under instant orders on April 9th.
He was directed to wait here, pre-
pared to go to Porto Rico or Cuba.
AS lie went to eastern Cuba it is in
ferred that blow will be struck there
before one is struck at Porto Rico
With him he took an official Spanish
sectional map of eastern Cuba with
lamentations made by the war depart
ment photographers. The expecta-
tion is that General Garcia will dis
pose his forces to cover the landing Of
United States troops, as prearranged.
a courier with Lieutenant Rowan S
first dispatches to the war department
will probably leave General Garcia S
camp next week.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-05-04

and this was especially pleasing to
the naval students Of the news. Not
only was the preservation Of the
American ships and men considered
in itself happy outcome, but it was
commented upon as indicating clearly
that Admiral Dewey and his associate
officers and the men under their COM
mand has discharged splendidly their
several duties in directing and execu-
ting the fight. In this connection it
was pointed out as little less than
marvellous That the American squadron
escaped without severe injury, be-
cause Notwithstanding the disparity of
the naval forces, the Spanish feet as
sisted by the shore batteries should
have been able to infict severe damage
on it's foe before itself being destroy
ed. It's failure to do so was explicable
only upon the hypothesis Of perfect
and swift work by the Americans.
An opinion freely expressed tonight
by naval officers is that the very
decisive victory of Admiral Dewey S
feet will mean probably an early end
to the war without further naval bat
ties of Importance. The American
fleet, it is suggested, is now supreme
in the waters of Spain Pacific pos
sessions and indications were strongly
towards the slipping Of the Phillip
pines from her control. 1t was said
that only by quickly yielding to our
demands in Cuba this loss would
possibly be averted. Spain, it was
argued, was confronted with a situa-
tion which promised naught save dis
astcr in case she elected to force more
fighting. The superiority Of a superior
feet has been demonstrated in the
Pacific. and the same, it is contended,
would be inevitable in the Atlantic in
case the clash comes. From whatever
point of view considered the policy of
more fighting upon the part of Spain
promised nothing but more Spanish
misfortune. Navy officers think this
view must prevail with the Spanish
Government and believe an end Of the
war, upon the basis of Cuban indepen-
dence is to follow soon, and that, too,
without further notable opportunity
for the American navy to prove its
power and distinguish itself:
Another result Of Admiral Dewey S
victory. it is thought, may be action
on the part of the Powers of Europe
to induce Spain to abandon what is
regarded as hopeless contest for her.
Representations may be made to Spain
that she would better relinquish her
hold upon Cuba than to risk losing all
of her West Indian possessions and
the Philippines as we'll. tits believed
to be not unlikely that the represen-
tations will indicate that, since Span
ish honor has been satisfied by con-
Aict, Spain can now yield to the in
evitablc and accept the good Offices Of
the Powers to bring about an adjust
ment
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-05-04
1000 Celored Volunteers.

Secretary Alger has practically de-
cided to accept the service OF seven
thousand colored volunteers from the
Southern States who are anxious to
participate in the Cuban campaign.
Already number Of colored organiza-
tions and individuals have applied for
enlistment, and they are anxious and
willing to go to the front at mo-
ment's notice. North Carolina, South
Carolina, Georgia and Florida are pre-
pared to furnish fifty thousand colored
troops for immediate service. In the
Cuban campaign colored troops will be
better able to Withstand the ravages
of yellow fever and the climatic infu-
ences Of that region than white volun-
teers. They could be utilized in
throwing up breastworks, and per
forming other field duties with less
danger from the hot sun and exposure
in Cuba than white troops.
Among the tenders made to the
Secretary Of War to-day was that OF
seuator Mallory, of Florida. He
called upon the Secretary of War this
morning and informed him that Col.
S. S. Harvey, Of Florida, proposes to
organize crack colored regiment to
be known as the "Florida Rangers.
Col. Harvey rendered gallant and ef-
fective service in the Confederate
army aud he appreciates the value OF
employing colored troops in the Cuban
campaign. He says he can assemble
a regiment of sturdy colored men who
are accustomed to laboring in a tropl-
cal climate and withstanding the eli
matte influences which infest that
Southern country. They will prove
invaluable in the work of throwing up
temporary Notifications and rendering
efficient service in connection with
the Cuban invasion. The offer OF
Col. Harvey is now under consldera,
tion, and the Florida Rangers will
probably be heard from in the near
future
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-05-04
HnW's This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case + Catarrh th.t cannot he cured by hairs
We the undersigned have known F.J Cheney
for II the p asst IS years. and believe him perlecty
honorable in MI business transactions aud hnan
ciaIy able to carry out any obngat'ons made W
VET & TKrAx. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, U.
WAIpISG KINNAs 4 MARVIN, Wholesale Drag
gists, Toledo. o. ,..o,,ux ,c.,,uc
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acs,ns
the svstem. Testimonials sent free. Price 7oc.
per battle Sold by all druggists
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-05-04

A Harlem lady had in her en-
ploy an excellent girl who had one
fault: her face was always in a smudge.
Mrs. tried to tell her to wash
her face without offending her, and at
last resorted to strategy. "Do you
know, Bridget she remarked, in a
confidential manner, cit is said that
if you wash the face every day in hot
soapy water, it will make you beauti
full" "Will it now?' answered the
willy Bridget. "Sure it's wonder
you never tried it yourself, ma am. "
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-05-04

Miss Bell Berry is running for
mayor Of .Jeffersonville, lud.. on the
Republican ticket. and on purely
feminine platform Her platform IS
GA kiss for vote She is going to
kiss every man, young or old, hand
some or ugly, who votes for her.
AS there are about 5000 voters, her
task may be readily conceived. More
than this, there are some among them
who have asserted their intention to
vote early and often. One feature Of
the campaign upon which Miss Berry
did not figure is that a large percen-
aec of the voters are negroes; to bar
them from the osculatory privilege
would ALLEVIATE their vstes and endan-
ger her election.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-05-04

Our entire line of Mems
MEMS Suits to be sold actually
ri OTHIMG at New York Cost.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-05-04

$50 dozen Mems Felt Hats,
MEMS of high grade, all the latest
HATS Spring Styles and shades,
regularly sold for $500,
Dissolution Price SIC.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-05-04

25 pieces of Black All Wool
DRESS Cashmere, 40 inches wide,
GOODS. an excellent quality, regular
pcice Soc, for this sale 2Oc.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-05-04

Mems Fancy Shirts, in the
MEMS newest and greatest designs,
SHIRTS strictly up.to-date, made OF
Garner's Fine Percale, in
all sizes and colors, cut full and we'll
made for this sale 80.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-05-04

800 pairs Mems Satin Calf
MEMS Shoes, seamless, sewed on the
SHOES London toe, all sizes, usual
ly sold for s1.75, Dissolution
Price s1.23.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-05-04

100 pieces of fine Printed
ASH Lawns, goods never sold at
10DS. less than 12c. and 15c., our
special price for this sale Sc.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-05-04

800 Ladies Fine Leather
LADIES' Belts, latest styles, regular
BELTS price 25c. each, for this
sale only Sc.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-04-30

Hon. Charles Emory Smith. Tor
many years editor Of the Philadelphia
Press, who was nominated and con
iirmed a. postmaster-General last week
h succeed Hon. James \. Gary who re-
signed in consequence OF bad health.
took charge OF the Posto!fice depart
,uent on Monday Mr. Smith needs no
introduction either 10 the people Of the
country or the Republican party. HIS
,-lection was a genuine surprise, but
TIE immediate unanimous confirmation
If his nomination by the Senate told
that il was pleasing one.
The dogs Of war have been let loose
end the advocates OF war will now shut
their ears 10 the meanings of the people
who lova,iv give MP their sons TO up-
hold the nations honor. What a pity
rhat the men who are responsible for
This war cannot be forced TO the front
and made 70 share lis dangers.
Seven men were killed bv and ex-
ploainn in santa Cruz. Cal. on TUESDAY,
and our morning contemporary init
mates that they were Blown 10
nlazas" But this i war times and in
humanity must he excused even in
those y no would have people believe
that they are humane.
I'm the eight months Of the present
Tariff law the balance OF trade IN our
favor Is in rouni numbers four hundred
snd twenty million dollars. gain OF
one hundred ard seven millions over
,he same period under the Wilson bill,
ana what il best OF all. our exports are
continually increasing in spite of the
TACT that We are spending millions for
home product, which formerly were
pnrchased abroad Tacoma Ledger.
-" Since the first OF the wear 6l5 in
du-triai enterprises have been started
in the >ou'h. u OF Which are located in
this state. This makes on the total
number q per cent. more than the num-
her reported for the fourth quarter o.
1897. and gives encouraging indications
Of the progress being made hy this Sec
ton Of the Country Is. c.
fe-'s.s-.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-04-30
RAG OFFERINGS.
A Singular Practice Now Seen Only In
Ireland.

TIE singular custom OF leaving rags
and other worthless objects at wells
has rot entirely fallen into tisuse, says
Gccey' Magazine. The superstition,
n a modified form, exists n other ,or-
tlcas Of the word. 4 traveller in Per
sia fond tree with rags tied to It's
branches. They had been left there by
ne Inhabitants OF 4 province infected
With ague. 4 tree hung with rags was
found by another traveller in Africa.
Crooked pins, Old clothes. pebbles.
shells, rusty nails. small coins and
even bundles Of heath He.c considered
aFp-opriate thank offerings at Grimes
the saints and apostles did not care
for articles Of value. Such was the gu-
rers.itioUs alteration OF fountains that
it was forbidden by the sixteenth OF the
caloIs issued in $50, in the reign OF
King Edgar, and It was condemned
by the caaO2s Of st. Anse.m II was
also .LteTG.Cted b. laws passed in the
reign Of King Canute since the re-
formation the practice has not been
prevalent, except il Ireland, where
many cd wells consec-ated TO saints
and martyrs are yet made places OF
pilgrimage. There IS scarcely parish
throughout tie land that has not its
own holy well. where, despite practical
admC1itiOn, the faithful ard the faith
less come to pray for physical or men
tai relief and leave behind them scrap
Of rag as Al Offering.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-04-30
RELIEF NAP IN PLASTER.
Object Lesson In Social and Industrial
Life.

In o-Ce- to show the close conIec-
t.cn between the region and the soc.a!
and Industrial life O: the people. the de-
pa-tneat CT ethno.ogy CT the National
nuEeuu has constructed relief map
II plaster. colored 10 show the geolOgi-
cal features CT southwest Colorado,
southern and central Utah IS far IS
Salt Lake, nearly al OF Arizona, and
New Mexico. as far east as the Rio
GreDde river extends, says the Wash
i1gcon Star. This area is s0uetines
called the arid region, also the Pueblo
COUNTY,. I. includes the territory Of
clisdwe,ler, cave-dwelle7s. cTats--
jewellers. Desa-dwe!Iers, and that por-
ticl Of land and other portions Q. the
Pueblo Land. Il this region Is BASH
Ct the loEe- CcIo-ado. the Little Colo
-aGo. the G.la AID Rio Craode rivers.
While this territory differs from the
buffalo plains On the cas-. and the coast
area CT Colorado OF the west, greatly
within Itself, Il also possesses re-
narks5le variety &C is own features,
so that. com biEed il Only o1e Pueblo
region,f there are half dozen types,
shown By houses. pottery, baEhe:ry and
modes c. living. TIE map IS marked 10
express these varieties. 4 separate court
al the rcrseurn. with its galleries. will
embrace ne clinical features OF this
map. consisting q figures and groups,
models OF various types CT houses and
separate cases, in which each special
art is shown ia it's distribution through
the arid region. when completed, this
map. Win its accom- pany.ng exhibit,
will prcse1. the best picture Of cul-
ture region 10 be seen in any museum
in the world IN addition 20 the map,
on all the collections there Will be
largo labels and small ones. photo
graphs, drawings and small library,
accessible to every visitor who wishes
to study along these lines.