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Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Back Again y ~ Hearts mi lsys Thsm.

Back again to the hearts that have
anxiopsly. tearfully, prayerfully waited
and watched for their return. come our
wounded, shattered heroes: back from
the deadly charge and witherin9
trenches Of Santiago; to clean. sweet
cots. and tender nursing. and that
dearest Of all rewards. the precious
kisses Of mother. wife and children!
Where these dear ones abide there 3
the home and haven Of mankind. How
ever men may wander as glory OF
ambition calls them, whatever prizes
they may seek throughout the eSlength
and breadth OF the great, struggling,
lighting. dazzling world-the, thoughts
and hopes Of truest manhood forever
turn back to the place where wife ana
children are. Here Is the goal of all
endeavor and the center OF existence.
WHAT WIFE AND CHILDREN
MEAN 10 EVERY MAN.
Men Of every class and condition in
life look to their wives and children as
the unfailing source of inspiration and
cheerfulness "A wounded soldier, home
from the front, ID hardly more depend.
ent upon this tender comfort and good
cheer than is the average man who
works all day at his desk. or in the
shop. or field.
A husband expects his wife to be. the
brightener Of his home: to tighten his
discOuragements. smooth away his
wrinkles, and smile away his frOwns,
Just as much as the wounded soldier
returning from the field expects to be
greeted with loving caresses. Whether
right or wrong to expect SO much at
tention and petting, the average hus-
band does expect 1t and without 1t be-
comes a disappointed man.
A wIFE's PROBLEM.
But how is a woman who IL hur-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Yn,, haye s,,is 80 1890. !. - &e,a v,1ks
ana NAV fscx ~ ..,ss. ~. ..s. - ~ "a !
~or,a ~ IN 49,. y ~:
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srN 4 Win m. sS1. -. 49, Snre
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There has never been. ~ tn entlSe
,,s.sch avsrt.d g -. q 49, (
~ a.,~ = - 80 -
feminine structure a sfhlS ounesb ..Pre-
ecriptiOn.'' Il Il dSSirned for + ainele-
ness Of purpose. Ia originator. Or.
n. v. Pierce, Of Buffalo. n. i. has
devoted a life-tlme 10 the study and
treatment OF the Z various I. dinenses
peculiar to women. No physician liv-
ing has asswiief, praoticnl expestence In
this .Ii6ld or me6tca1s practiee. sDr.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19


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year 1s1tse II ~ ~ ~ i;
CoIleges6k, Jeeuoevtllesf H.
three years suffered conttnuallys
Words cannot exprees WHIST 4 eu6ereG
s0n9ht relief among the medlcalDEDs;
sfesssone ana fOono. nose. unest NoUc4
by KIND friends to Try Dr.. flercde -
vorite Prescription When COM
menced taking this medicine I weighed
'ninety.nye pounds. Aftefs taking -
vOrite Prescription was built up until
now weigh one hundred ana nfty.slx
pOunts more than ever weighed
before. sl9ss
Il was 30 bad 1aSw0uld ne from
day to day and long for death 20 come
and relieve my suffering. had In
ternal Inflammation, Z disagreeable
drain. bearing-down pains in the lower
part OF my bowels and such dlstross
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Ray. who have
been passing the summer among rela-
tives .in Augusta and Belgrade, re-
turned to their home in Jamaica
Plains. Thursday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Alfred Morton, who has been visit
ing his brother, Col. Charles b. Morton,
returned to his home in Boston, last
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Edward L. Hersom is enjoying the
sea breezes at Ocean Point for few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

A. r. Pulsifer of Auburn, Bates '9S,
passed through the city. Thursday. on
his return from a bicycle trip through
the Eastern part of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Michael Hickey of Somerville, was in
the city, yesterday, to meet a party OF
Bath friends who will pass the re-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Mrs. c. A. Harrington of Norridge-
wock. was in the city. Thursday. the
guest of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Miss Augusta Goodwin went to
Burnham, Thursday. where she will
pass the remainder Of the month with
her parents.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Miss Lizzie Toothaker Of Brunswick,
was the guest of friends in the city,
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Arthur Rossingnoll will leave. today,
for Boston, where he will be the guest
of relatives for two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Edwin Dudley of Manchester, was
among the business callers to Augusta
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Charles Fuller of Fairfield, passed
through the city. Thursday. on his way
to Michigan, where he will purchase a
large sheep stock farm.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Howard Hammond of Centre Sidney,
was called to Augusta. yesterday. on
q matter of business
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. r. f. Moore of Mil
ford, Mass, passed Thursday wit
friends in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

.Rev. ]. w. Hyde of Salem. Mass, Is
the guest of his son T. Nc f. Hyde al
Hotel johnson.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Percy w. Brooks left. Thursda,
morning, for Squirrel Island. where he
will enjoy two weeks outing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

The steamer 1slaAier al come to
Augusta. Friday night. the 18th, and
leave. Saturday morning. and run from
Augusta every day Oh advertised time
until further notice.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Fred Brown of Belgrade, was among
the out of town people In Augusta,
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Charles B. Day of Portland, was
among the business callers to Augusta,
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Charles II. Lovejoy of Sidney, was in
the city. Thursday, calling on friends
and acquaintances.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

L. w. stapies Of Lowell. Mass.
passed throughA The Capital city.
Thursday, on his Way to Greenvtlle'
where he will visA friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

E. A. Moore of Skowhegan, called on
Augusta friends for a few hours,
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Colonel Ellis. Milliken celebrated his
18th birthday Wednesday,, and during
the day entertained number of his
friends. S
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

G. w. Sylvester, one of the night
clerks at the pOstoffice, is on his an
nual vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Willis r. Partridge has returned
home from a pleasant vacation at
Capitol Island. scrnM yirq
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Blake of Belfast
returned home. Thursday. after a short
visit to friends in the Capital city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Mr.. and MRS Frank Davis of Bath,
have returned home from this CITY,
where they have been visiting for a
few days. Vs. &
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. M. v. Varnum and
child of Westbroolk, were the guests of
friends in this city. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Qne of the ten-tent teams while at
the station. yesterday Afternoon. be-
came mixed up wittanother team and
for few 'minutes 4 pere was consider
able excitement.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

H. H. Lee rstSrned, Thursday MORN
ing, from NORTH fNew Portland, where
he went to attsfd the races. He re-
ports an enjoyai TIME.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Mrs. p. NJ. Fogler and daughter
Helen are the guests of Mrs. Hovey OF
Melville strict.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Frank Taylor Of West Sidney. was in
the city, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Mrs. l.. A. Farnham of Pittsfleld, has
returned to her home after visit to
the family OF James Merrill.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

c. P. Costello Of Popham. is In the
CITY, for a few days
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

J. F. Pierce OF Vassalboro. was III
this city, yesterday. on business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Fl. E. Bowditch went to Poland
Springs, Thursday. for a short vaca-
tion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Moore Of Con.
cord. Mass, are stopping in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19
Jetho Weeks has returned from a
trip to Boston.

Mrs. W. H. Dunton Is visiting her
father in Newport.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

J.. r. Martin returned to Maiden,
Thursday, after visit to friends in
this vicinity. .,A. ..s ia
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

w: H. Dudley OF Mt. Vernon. was in
the city on business. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Drs. B. T. Sanborn, ". H. Harris, O.
S. c. Davies. G. NJ. Rartlall,aJ. E. Tuel!,
II. r. Hill and Clementwent to Water
vile to attend the meeting Of the
Kennebec Medical Association, yester-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

c. w. Coombes Of Belfast, was In
Augusta, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

G. S. Perkins of Vassalboro, called on
Augusta friends for few hours,
Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

r. Knowles was In Livermore Falls,
Thursday. on business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Senator Martin Reynolds Of Sidney
called at the State House, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

A. W. Brooks went to Boston. Thurs
day. on business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Miss Morse of this city left. Thurs
day, for a vacation at Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Jeffrey Dono OF Fairfield. was in this
city. Thursday. on business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Miss Mary B. Lynch is visiting
friends in Bangor, for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19


cases which were completely cured by
DR.. Pierce's simple and scientific meth
DDS.
TRUE GRATITUDE.
Il would like to express my grati-
tude to you for the benefit l have re-
ceived from your wonderful 'Favorite
Prescription writes Mrs. H. c.. An
derson, of South Britain, New Haven
CO., Conn. During the first month Of
the period preceding my baby's COM
ing. could not keep anything on my
stomach. 1 was sossick that had to
go to bed and stay for weeks. tried
different doctors, but with little benefit
1 read about many being helped by US
ing your medicine SO thought would
give 1t a trial. l began to take 'Fav-
orite Prescription in November and 1
had a nice baby girl In February fol-
lowing. My buby weighed over eight
pounds. was only in labor about one
hour and got along nicely during con-
finement: was up and dressed on the
eighth day. The 'Favorite Prescrip-
tom helped mex wonderfully. 1t kept
me from having miscarriage This
makes my second child; with the first
one did not take eFayorite Prescrip-
tion.' and had miscarriage. But
this. baby is3 as plump and healthy as
any mother could Vish.''
A PURELY TEMPERANCE MEDI-
CINE.
No alcohol nor opium, nor any Of
their products. is found in this match
less Prescription. Many Of the So
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19
ExPENDTTul

"laims BY death. endowmente
I'D apnuitie9, ourfendere0
,a,licie0 and dividends or
returns premiums. total paid
pOl1Cyn0A0ef0 - Gee. .s....ssssssssss
Taxes. Expenses includlne
agents commissions, advof.
tiDing, salaries, &c. ..........
Profit and loss account. In
Guiding premiumg ON bonds
purchased, and 30. 90
charged on from real eotAte
to cover possible deprectAr
t1O0 ...s....ss.sssss....
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

]. e. Miller of Portland, has returned
home from business trip to this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

Thurston Gilman Of Litchfeid,
visited the Capital. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

w. p. Putnam of Waterville, was IN
town, yesterday, calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19


LIABILlT1nA
Reserve fund, 4. per cent and
all other claims. m6...............
Surplus. c0mpany's standard,
Surplus BY legal standard Ol
N, J.. N. r. etc. based on
market value Of asDets and Z
per cent. reserve. .....
Policies issued and revived In
1897, 16.149. insuring. ......:..
Policies ih force Jan. Lat. M
q. IA insuring.................
The comp1ny hAs paid over
he hs'ns insorsncs aru ssi L hss writ(sn /
now ID forco than any other {
C. +. DUNLAP. ptceric
= Exchange 0t., 3or
2. H. ENWRI0aTs "a Gar
Special AQs1t. :
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

]. D. Reynolds has added new
horseito his express business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

j. d. Herrick of Portland. was in the
city for a few hours, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19
ASSETS JANUARY L

Cash on hand and In banks. ].
Loans on collateral, u. 8.
bonds and other securities..
United States and other
bonds. par. ..................
First bonds and mortgages
on real estate.
Real estate.
Loans on policies In force. ~.
Agents balances and cash
obligations ...................
L 4gA
Interest due and accfued.....
Net deferred and unroported
premiums ON policies N force
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19
RECEIPTS m IN.

Received for prsmiums. ........
Received for interestand rents
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-08-19

= LODGE, No. S. second and
II fourth Wednesdays at o'clock.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-10
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs. NJ. ". Parker entertained
from 5 to I o'clock last evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Prentiss
attended the funeral of E. +.
Moore at Canon City Tuesday.
L. r. Byrns, general manager
of the Kilton Ore Reduction com
pany, returned 10 town yesteday.
Starkey Jones of Anaconda, is
in Florence to attend the funeral
of his sister-in-law, Annie Davis,
tomorrow.
Mrs. Dyke, sister of Mr. Wyn-
loop, is now preparing his stock
of millinery for the opening OF his
new store.
Ex-senator McCandless has been
spending most of his time lately
in the superintendent of work on
his rancho below town.
Ed Long Is painting hls house
on Pixies Peak avenue and putting
up handsome ron fence that
adds much to its attractiveness
The county commissioners in
spected mprovements on the -Four
Mile road yesterday and allowed
$50 to ranchman named Stein
meyer, who has been filling in and
Strengthening the county highway.
Wheeling on the road to the
Hot Springs is not very good just
now. Work being done ON Margo
park and the grading which will
probably eventually make the road
perfect, has injured it temporarily.
The county road around by the
race track is the best of the two.
Ploughing is going on steadily in
the surrounding rancho country
and some seeding is completed.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-10

PLAcARDs; 'For sale,' '.for
rent" boarding." furnished
rooms" neat and low priced, on
colored cards, at the Tribune of
fee. Cheaper than writing your
own and twice as attractive.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-10

Man and wife desire situa-
tions as cooks or to do kitchen work
Have he'd experience. Address @. d
s., postoffice.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-10

WANTED, to buy wide seated road
cart or one seated buggy. See, }. J.
Fitzgerrell.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-10

FURNISHED Front room for rent, cor
Fifth and Pixies Peak ave. G. Rulison
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-10
Spring Trade with Rush Make Prices Silks and

Dress Goods
10 novelty dress patterns in the
patterns bought to sell from $500 to
1915. To start our dress goods with
a great rush, we viii cut them on this
sale to 1895 per pattern.
10 patterns of imported spring nov
elites, well worth from $3.50 to $1,000
per pattern. Your choice on this sale
for $3.50. No two alike.
5 pieces of our new spring dress
goods, 25c quality, for 171sc per yard.
A few pieces of black and blue fig
ured novelties and storm serges, 3S to
AZ inches wide. Former price, Soc to
60c per yard. To close this lot out,
you can get them for 32lsc.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-10
Clothing Department

Clothing Department
sspng and du,i medium mshadSne
a a 100 ale $4oS.
lpd broken checksan
Scotch mixtures well trimmed
al wool
0 a $fa5o. isac,$
o 65o Thissa Sloeo
snat$h his ssae,$s
pieces s4toi ternsR REGULAR
6,alw
isae,$ ,$ieo.
yfrontag stos
aue a $95o his salc,$ ,$aoo.
adc a fancy dand ain .sandoR
u
nobby patterns Regular o 4eo
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-10
Silk Waist Patterns

silk waist patterns two aike), bought to sell at
S375 Now osar the rush. choice Sass per pattern.
silk waist patterns (n all shades), to suit young
DID, in 5yard lengths Was bought to sell 5000 On this
. sale you get thcm for $4.2o per pattern
40 yards of 34nch China silk drapery formerly
yard To close this small lot choice for s9c
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-10

i great cut in wash goods. $500 yards
of wash goods in dimities, lawns, organd-
ies and batists, retailed from TIC to
Hoe. Your choice on this sale, &c per ydl
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-10

Mems light pearl fur Fedoras wortl
SSl 80, for !sSc.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-10

Don't pay a5c and soc for pat
terms when you can get the
MCCALL patterns for 1oc
and i5c.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-10

dozen ladies' silk string and bow ties
worth up to 50c. go at 19c each.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-10

Your choice of lot of wrapper per
'calc. lawns, dimities, worth up to sl.25
'at 69c.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-10

dozen children's blouse waists, worth
335oc at 32lsc.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-05-05
THE OCCUPATION OF CUBA.
Onr Troops May Leave For the Island
o. SUNDAY Next.

Tampa, Fla, May 3.-Two hundred
native Cubans who have been quietly
enlisted In New York city by General
Julio Sanguilly arrived in Tampa last
night. They will be formed into a
cavalry regiment and. under the leader
ship OF the famous Cuban who en-
listed them. Will probably embark for
Cuba with the American troops after
filling the regiment here.
Slowly. but surely, arrangements are
being made for the landing Of an
American force in Cuba. The Plant
system yesterday gave formal notice to
the government that its steamers Oil
vette and Florida. both OF which are
in port here, were at the disposal OF
the government for use as troop ships
The Mascotte. of the same line. was
turned over this morning.
BY Friday seven other vessels are
expected to be in waiting at the
whar,es at Tampa for the reception
OF the United States troops. The boats
all have been contracted for and have
carrying capacity of about 5000
troops. 1t is not believed, however,
that actual embarkation Will take place
before Sunday. 1t is believed the force
will aggregate nearly 5000 men.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-05-05
THE PRODUCE MARKETS
A. Reflected by Dealings In Philadel-
phia and Baltimore

Philadelphia, May Flour firm; win
ter supertine, S.75a4; Pennsylvania roller.
clear 4.I5m5. western winter. 81 4gOahl5
Rye -four firm; choice Pennsylvania 81. 80
per barrel Wheat advanced. No. red.
spot. 81. l2nl.l3: No Pennsylvania and
No. Delaware red. Sl.l3laulN Corn
lower; No. mixed. Aprn. 39l.uS9iec. No.
yellow, for local trade, &c. oats scarce:
No. white, Ti7MSSc-; No. . white. clip
ped, %d3Ti2c. Hay firm; choice timothy,
N25Od IL for large bales Beef firm beef
hams, S23m 80. Pork quiet; family a3Ge
l3.5O. Lard steady; western steamed.
S6.O5. Butter shrm western creamery, l4is
Ml1c.; factory, l3ml4i2c.: Elgins, l7c., imj-
tttion creamery. liNljiqc., New York
dairy, litl6iec.; do. creamery. Iitadl7c:
fancy Pennsylvania prints jobbng at 2Om
BE, do. wholesale. l9c Cheese firm.
large, white. size; small. white. St,a9c.
Large, colored, Sl2nS2.c.. small. colored,
9c. light skins, ja4Udc. part skins. 4dS
5'2c., full skins, 2M3c. EGGS steady; New
York and Pennsylvania, lliaQ l2c. west
ern. fresh. lll2allAc.. southern, l0lsmlrs.c.
Baltimore May Flour quiet, west
ern S25dS.5O. do. extra, Sl5ai7J. do.
family S5M53O. winter wheat. patent.
S.jOW5.sO spring do. So Gl0U6.5O. spring
wheat straight sj.S5n6 Wheat strong,
spot and month H.l!l.dll4A July 81
by sample, sl.l3mll l5la; do. on grade Nl2
Ull5. Corn firm, spot, 39U39i4c.; month.
3SAu39c., June, 3S9su3SAc.. July 3Siac
steamer mixed, <3SiAc.; southern. white
iOl2n VI l2c., do. yellow, ga.d42C Oats
nrm; No. white, J1izm3Sc. No. 2 mixed
ARG35c. Rye steady; No. . nearby. eia.u
60; No western. 66lac. Hay firm. choice,
timothy, sl3. Grain freights rather
quieter; demand not SO active: rates
steady; steam to Liverpool. per bushel,
Sd, June; Cork, for orders. per quarter,
Is. I'd, May, As. iiad.. June. Sugar
strong; grunulated, 5.j2. Butter stendy;
fancy creamery. lSc.; do. imitation TRan
lie; do. lade l5c; store packed, i3aIIc-
Eggs firm: fresh. lie. Cheese steady:
fancy New York, large, 9l4a9lac.; do.
medium, si3dlOc. do, small. 1Oi.c. Lee
tuce. slj0Ml.75 per basket Whisky, NZ7'
Ql.2 per gallon for finished goods in car
loads sl.2gQl.30 per gallon for jobbing
lots.
East Buffalo, n. Y. May 2.-Cattie re-
ceipts moderate; good fat shipping steers.
Ag06I5 fat smooth steers S. sO6I4 80.
coarse and rough steers, Ag4.5O: light
steers, A50Q4.65: fat heifers N5Od4.70
mixed butchers stock. s.. 75a4. 10: good fat.
cows. c.s0q%l5 Hogs about steady; good,
to choice Workers. N.07Q<.l0: light York
ers. $.05d4.U7; mixed packers grades, A.iQ
d+.l2; medium weights. Nl5; heavy hogs,
A.l5a4.20; roughs $3.656tasO; pigs, s3 75l
$50. Sheep and lambs slow. but steady
native clipped lambs. choice to extra
n. g0@s; fair to good, S4.50ai75. yearlinRs
fair to choice wethers. S4Q425. wool
lambs, fair to choice. S5a575: native clip
ped sheep, choice to selected wethers,
a.l5qA25; mixed sheep, Ad4l0; common
to fair. S.7sQ3s5; culls. S. zs3l3.7S>
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-05-05
The Pope Frustrated.

Rome May 3.-Iiis holiness is quite
Frustrated bv the news from Manila.
He has expressed his horror at the ter
rible loss of life, and repeatedly said
that he could wish to have died before
seeing such war. Both the pope and
Cardinal Rampolla, papal secretary of
state. have refused 10 consider any in
reference, declaring that the attitude
of the Vatican is one of strict neutral
ity.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1898-05-05
SPANS FUTILE EFFORT
To Extract Comfort Out Of an Over
whelming Defeat.
AMERICAN SHIPS RETREATED.~
According to the Official Report They "Iook-
Refuge Behind the Merchant Ships Ia the
Harbor"-Two Spanish Vessels Sunk and
Spanish Commanders Killed.

Madrid, May 2.-Advices from Manila,
say that the American squadron. under
Commodore Dewey. appeared off the
Bay Of Manila at o'clock Saturday
morning and opened q strong cannon
ade against the Spanish squadron anc'
forts protecting the harbor.
The following is the text of the Of
fetal dispatch from the governor gen
eral OF the Philippines to the minister
OF war. Lieutenant General Correa. as
to the engagement of Manila:
Saturday night. April 30. the bat
teries at the entrance to the fort an
nounced the arrival Of the enemy's
squadron. forcing a passage in the
obscurity OF the night At daybreak
the enemy took up positions, opening
with a strong fire against Fort Cavite
and the arsenal.
Our fleet engaged the enemy in a
brilliant combat, protected by the
. Cavite and Manila forts. They obliged
the enemy, with heavy loss, TO man
euver repeatedly. At o'clock the
American squadron took refuge behind
the foreign merchant shipping, on the
west side OF the bay.
our feet, considering the enemy's
superiority, naturally suffered a Sc
we're loss The cruiser Reina Maria
Christina was destroyed by fire, as was
the cruiser Castillo. The other ships
retired from the combat some being
sunk to avoid their falling into the
enemy's hands.
There was considerable loss OF life
Captain Cadasso, commanding the
'Maria Christiana, is among the killed.
| cannot now give further details. The
spirit OF the army, navy and volunteers
is excellent"
FL Heraldo de Madrid says that Ad-
miral Montojo changed his flagship to
the gunboat Isla de Cuba during the en-
gagement. or between two encounters,
in order to better direct the maneuvers.
In this way he escaped the fate OF the
commander of the Reina Maria Chris .
tina.