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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-08-17

Thousands are standing on the verge
OF the grave. Deaths their next door
ne'ghbor. Rocky Mountain Tea will
make them we'll.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-07
The Wrecked Maria
Teresa to Move North

Washington, Aug. 6.-The wreckinx
company that is under a contract with
the of the United States
to handle the Spanish warships that
went down al Santiago has Informed
h navy department that the wreck
ers have succeeded in floating the
Spanish cruiser Infanta Maria Teresa
and are about to start her under her
own steam for Norfolk. The navy has
nothing to do with this voyage, tha
wreckers having contracted TO deliver
n OF the vessels of Cervera's fleet tina
might be recovered at Santiago. 1t IS
fully expected at the navy department.
that the Maria Teresa will require vesy
extensive repairs. having suffered not
only from shot, shell and fire. blu from
a months submersion in the quickly-
fouling water of southern Cuba. How
ever. the repairs will certainly be
made. for the sentimental reason alone
is strong enough to warrant the ex-
penditure OF money enough to pSt the
ship into serviceable condition.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-07
Telling Shots in
The Great Sea Fight

out of the thousands of shots fired
by the ships of SIMPSONS fleet. there
were just a score or so that really did
the work and gave to the Americas
sailors their splendid victory.
1t would of course be impossible 10
estimate just how many shots were
fired by both sides during the progress
of the great sea fight. Captain Evans
of the Iowa states that his ship fired
81 12-inch shells. As S-inch, go 4-inch,
100 6-pound and 90 1-pound shots.
From two ~6-pounders alone 440 shots
were fired in so minutes, while Cor
poral Smith, in the same length of
time, fired 1876 shots from one of the
Iowa's 4-inch guns. 1t was in close
proximity to this particular gun that
two shells from the enemy struck and
exploded, starting a small fire. Smith
kept on firing away, however, only %
remark: They have got it in for thi
gun"
The Gloucester fired 1,400 shots in
her exciting battle with the torpedo
boat destroyers.
The effect of these shots and those
fired by the other ships is the subject
of an exhaustive report by Lieutenant
Hobson. The purpose of this report
will be to show wherever possible this
work done by each shot thai found "A
target and the relative effectiveness of
the various kinds and sizes of shots.
Shortly after the first sho was fired
from the Iowa to attract the attention
of the other ships and to warn them Of
Cervera's dash for liberty or destruc-
tion in the open ocean, every available
gun on our fleet was pumping projec-
tiles of some sort at the Spaniards.
But il was soon seen that IL was the
4. 5, 6 and s-inch shells that was doing
the most harm. The shots from these
cut and riddled the superstructure,
starting fires and creating widespread
havoc.
Those who have been aboard the
Spanish ships as they lie scattered
along the Cuban shore, describe them
as resembling big modern steel build
ings after a fire. Engines, coal bunk
ers and magazines form a melted and
.blackened mass in the interior of each
vessel. Deck beams are twisted, evil I
IDENTIFY from the fire. while armor plate
Is torn off in great strips. weighing
tons. grim and silent testimony of the
fatal skill of the Americans.
Captain Evans says ais ship crossed
the bows of the Infanta Maria Teresa.
which led the way out of the harbor,
lust before she swung around and
on her wild rush westward:
in this position two 12-inch shells
rom the forward turret of the Iowa
struck her fair in the bow. This was
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-07
CHICAGO GIRL FOOLS A cow.
She Succeeds i'm Milking 1t by Putting
on Mems Clothes.


American girls. like their brothers.
are probably more ingenious than are
girls of other n~ationalities. Not only
are they invariably quick to perceive.
but they are quick 10 act also. and
what they undertake 10 do they rarely
fail in accomplishing. A Chicago girl
women by her efforts to milk a COW.
She was spending a few days on a farm
in the country. and during the absence
of all the men on the place. was asked
TO milk h family cow. The animal. a
placid, e~ven-tempered Attorney. has
one peculiarity-she will let nobody
come near her to milk her save the
men. The young lady, however. made
bold TO try the experiment. and saun-
tered down to the cow lot with her
milk pail. All lher endeavors, though,
were futile. The cow absolutely re-
fused TO allow the milkmaid TO come
near her. Finally in desperation the
determined young woman went back
10 the house. and. after some trouble
and exertion that might have combined
with her maidenly decorum TO call the
beautiful color TO her cheeks. she ap-
peared clad in coat and trousers and
stiff hat belonging 10 her cousin. Pick
ing up her milk pail. she once more
essayed TO perform the task Of milking
h perverse bovine. and the success
that rowne her efforts was COM
plete.
For her ingenuity in deceiving this
stupid cow and performing a TASK
which all the maidens in the valley
have been unable to do. Miss Chicago
has received several offers OF marriage
from the young famer in the vicinity.
She has not. however. accepted any OF
them as yet.
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I the first blood" of the fight. The eff
feet of these shots is described as
staggering her for an instant. 1t was
as il is when a man is hit under tn
ear by a well-aimed blow. The Iowa
continued to use her heavy guns and
was Joined in the chase by the Oregon.
Indiana, Brooklyn and Texas. One
shell fired by the Indiana fell squarely
pom the deck of the Infanta Maria
Teresa. She managed to survive the
shock. Notwithstanding all that has
been claimed for heavy projectiles. 4
little later two more shells from the
battleships found a mark neal the wat
er line, ripping great gaps in the plates,
through which the water poured in tor
rents.
1t was these two shots that put her
out of the fight and forced her to head
for the beach. though the murderous
pounding was not over with.
According to her officers and men the
rapid-fire uns wrought the most havoc
among her crew. 1t was impossible
for them to keep their stations or
answer it.
The experience of the Almirante
Oquendo was about the same as that of
the ~Infanta Marie Teresa. Two heavy
projectiles crippled her and compelled
her to run ashore. One of these vas
a 13-inch shell, which found its way
through her port bow. leaving a ragged
hole; another shell took effect on the
port quarter.
Just six shots landed squarely on the
Cristobol Colon, but that was enough.
As she forged past the Iowa and to
the front of the fleeing column, she
planted two six-inch shells in the bat
tleship's starboard bow; one of these
passed through the cofferdam, and
after traversing the ~dispensary, ex-
ploded on the berth deck. The other re-
manned embedded near the water line
and did not explode.
1t has been laid down as a law in
naval circles that a modern sea fight
could not last over half an hour; that
within that short space of time fully
two-thirds of the crews and officers of
the battling ships woul be either dead
seems to prove that this idea of the
wonderful destruction of naval warfare
is not far wrong.
The Vizcaya lasted almost an hour.
Her officers state that il was eight, six.
five and four-inch shells that was too
for her. Whenever the shot from
these hit they literally tore things to
pieces and frequently started fires. II
was this deadly nail hat ruined every |
gun save one aboard Of her. |
One big 12-inch shell exploded a tor |
pedo in the Vizcaya's bow. Captain /
Eulate describes the explosion as hurl- |
.ng 20 men against the deck and man
sled beyond recognition.
Another shot entering at the stern re-
'ochetted the full length Of the ship,
men out of its path as though
hey had been n%ine-pins. !
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Al Csc yard

A handsome line of black figured
Satin. i'm Bayadere stripes and other
new and effective styles. These
Satins are 20 inches wide and of our
regular $3.50 quality; closing out
price only Csc yard.
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HEAVY CANN0HADiNG.
No Doubt that an Engagement Took Place
on Monday.

Downright. 1925. by The Associated Press }
Port au Prince, June 6.-AdNiccS from
Santiago dc Cuba, today, say that this
morning. about 7.45 a lively cannonade
was heard in the direction Of Aguo-
dorcs. Increased in intensity on both
sides and toward o'clock, became
violent. At $50 it was still very furi-
Gus.
No further details have been rcceiv-
ed. but it is believed that the Spanish
shils, anchored in the bay of Santiago,
held the insurgents in check, when the
latter were attacking the town.
1t is said hero. but the source of infor-
nation is doubtful, that a United States
troopSiip dcbarkcd troops under the pro-
lection Of the fire of the American squad
ron.
News has been received from Mole St
Nicholas that a naval combat took place
yesterday off Jean Rabcl, between Port
de faiX and the Mole. Three Spanish
WarShips and four Americans were en-
gagged. After brief but lively contest,
the Americans retired. This news lacks
confirmation
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lNCARNATE CRUELTY.
Lieut.. Hobson and Men Confined in Nero in
Direct Line OF Fire.

Copyright 1855. by The Associated press4
on Board The Associated Press Dis
patch Boat DauntleGs. off Santiago de
Cuba, June 5.--Yia Kingston, ia. June
so \. M.-Admirai Sampson is de-
tcrmincd not to allnW the Spanish to
remove the Mcrrinac from the spot
where she lies. On Saturday, it was
reported that the SpaniardS were
working al the hull and the American
feet formed in line of battle, with the
orders to lombard. Ii turned out that
the Spaniards were not 50 engaged and
the fleet Withdrew.
Admiral Sampson has given orders
that FL Moro, where the heroes of the
Merrnac are imprisoned, should be
spared in the firing. Admiral Ccrvera S
polite assurances were accompanied by
the statement that Lieut. Ilobson and
his men were confined there.
This placing of prisoners in the di-
rect line of fire is denounced by the
American officers as a 18th century de-
fence. an act of incarnatc cruelty.
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AT MADRID.

Madrid, June 6.-In the Chamber of
| lister Of the colonies, replying to in
Quirics on the subject said the govern
ment had no information tending to
confirm the Spanish reports that the
United States cruiser Baltimore had
been blown up by internal explosion at
Manila. except the fact the Lloyds
Gazette had erased the Baltimore
from the list of American ships"
Deputy Conas asked if a note had
been sent to the powers pointing out
the American violations of interna-
tional law" and he urged the govern
mont to include in such communica-
ticn the fact that the Americans had
furnished arms to an almost savage
race in the Philippine islands," Senior
Gron replied declining to say whether
q note had or had not been sent.
The minister of finance, Senior PUG
cerver. replying to criticisms in the
Senate, today, on the raising of the
new loan, declared the present situa-
ton and needs of the war necessitated
the measure.
\ dispatch to the impartial from
Santiago de Cuba says that at 70
o'clock. Saturday evening, 20 American
warships opened an attack on Santiago
de Cuba, hut that the American vessels
We're 50 distant that their shots did not
reach the forts.
The dispatch adds that, seeing the
futility Of the enemys cannonade, the
Spaniards made no reply to their fire,
awaiting the nearer approach of the
ships, but the attacking fleet continued
to remain in its distant position.
The dispatch further says the bonn
barGment lasted As minutes and was not
resumed. on Sunday, it continues. Is
American WarShips were still mooreI
at the same place. in sight of Santiago.
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PROMOTION FOR HOBSON.
The Gallant Lieutenant Can Have About Any
thing He May Ask for.

Washington. june 6.-The promotion in
store for Lieutenant Hobson, the hero of
Santiago, is under consideration Ivy the
navy department.
Acting Secretary Alien ana Commodore
Hichhorn, chief of the bureau of naval
construction. talked it over in general
way, today, but no conclusions were
reached.
Tn department. is DESTROYS of knowing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-07

Washington. June 6.-After a lot Of
conflicting rumoIs Of naval engage
ments. the landing of troops and such
matters. at the navy department there
came. at the close Of the day. one inn
portant bit Of news embodied in re
port from admiral Dewey of impcr-
tan, successes achieved BY the insur-
gents at Manila
The navy department at , O'Clock
posted the following bulletin:
"Admiral Dewey reports that the in
surgonts have been actively engaged
within the province Of Cavite during
the past week. They have won several
Victories. taken prisoners about $500
men. 10 officers Of the Spanish troops
not native. The arsenal Of Cavite has
been prepared for occupation by The
United states troops upon their arrival
ON transports"
The officials have been more anxious
than ti,cv cared to bctray as 70 Ad-
r7i,al pewey's condition. They We're
not seriously arprchensive Of danger to
the fleet. but an impression was gain
ine- Ground that the admiral had not
maintained the same measure OF sue
o.ss i, his operations in Manila bay
that rewarded his first efforts
The renort received goes to show that
,,i. ,rare are working out admirably,
tbat he has placed upon the insurgents
the burden of conducting military
onarations against the Spanish ard
that he has prevented the corruption
of the insurgent leaders by the span
;a,ds which appcared at one time to be
threatening.
There is some speculation here as to
,,,. 4he. insurgents will treat the pris-
oners they have taken, who are more
,unero,1s. it is said, than all the cap
+,ros made bv the Cuban insurgents
since their war began.
# was reported soon after he had Sc
cured the cooperation of the lhsuf-
yents Chief Aguinaldo, that Admirai
Dewey would see to it that the lhsur-
aonte observed the rules of civiilZed
warfare This caution was made nee
essarv by the terrible tales circulated
of the barbarous treatment OF PRISONERS
captured by the insurgents
If is hoped that Aguinaldo VIII see
that this agreement is observed IN the
case Of the 1900 prisoners he now holds
for if is believed in official circles. 'hat
kations Of the civilized world VIII ioio
the United States morally responsi'ie
for any great excuses that MAY nc
oo,,,,,,i++nd in the Philippines as q re-
sult Of our action there.
The navy department ohloia,s
o,ara that Dewey is not responsible Iof
mo sofa keeping and maintenance d
(Continued on page %
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5000 TROOPS LANDED.

New York. June GA special from
Kingston, Jamaica, reports that 5000
United States troops have landed near
Punta Cabrera. a little to the west of
Santiago de Cuba. where junction
was effected with Gen. Garcia's army
of 5000 insurgents
It is added that the landing was eff
fccted under cover Of fire from Al
miral SIMPSONS feet With the troops
We're several heavy seige guns.
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10000 Spanish Troops En- Route for MandaLeut Hobson
and His Brave Men Safe in Morro
Philippine Insurgents Have Taken 1900 Psoners1st Maine Battery
to Leave, Today, for Popham
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THE MICHIGAN SAILS.
Another Warship Leaves Frisco with Supplies
for Admiral Dewey.

San Francisco. Cal. June G.-The orders
for the Mohican to sail for Honolulu have
arrived. The marine guard has been
taken from the Pensacola and transferred
to the Mohican which. early Monday
morning, came down and anchored near
the Monterey. \ few stores and large
quantity of mail were put aboard.
At 1.15 o'clock. she weighed anchor. AS
She passed out the Golden Gate. she was
saluted by all the steam vessels in the
b1y
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HOBSON WITHOUT A SCRATCH.

Copyright 1895, by The Associated Press
With the Fleet off Santiago de Cuba
June SIS p. M-Nia Kingston, ia.
June 5.-Delayed in Transmission).-
All the members of the Merrimac ex-
petition are safe. Two are slightly
wounded but Lieut. Hobson escaped
without a scratch. This almost in
credibly good news was brought out,
this afternoon, to Rear Admiral Samp-
son by Admiral Cervera's chief of
staff, under a flag Of truce.
Admiral Cervera" said Capt. Baste-
mento Y Oyiedo, is 50 touched by the
bravery Of Your men that he felt it only
right YOU should know that they are
alive. They are prisoners Of war and
are being well treated
Tremendous enthusiasm rcigns II the
completes success Of the expedition
During the day the Merrimac was
plainly seen lying athwart the channel.
She could hardly have been placed
better had she been sunk IN the day
light and with no accompaniment Of
firing II was an anxious day on all
the ships.
BY noon officers and men feared the
Mcrrimac's heroes had died in their
noble work; but at o'clock, this
afternoon, little black tug, flying a
white nag. was seen coming out from
Tie saffron hills Of the harbor. Slowly
she moved toward the New York the
flagship. Assistant Chief Of staff
Staunton boarded the Vixen flying a
flag of truce. ara met the Spanish tug,
which proved to lee the Colon, half way.
Capt oviedo signiicd his desire to
personally see Admiral Sampson, and
he was taken on board the flagship.
The enthusiasm as the news spread
from signals from the Vixen, was so
intense that the appearance of the
Spanish captain over the side of the
New York hardly excited the surprise
that might have been expected. Adj
miral Sampson greeted Capt. OViedo
most cordially, thanked Admiral Ger
vera for his gallant courtesy and made
the preliminary arrangements for the
exchange of Lieut.. Hobson and his
seven heroes.
However. as they have naturally
learned much of the fortitications, it
is hardly likely that they viii be ex-
for some time. After a
friendly chat in the cabin, Admiral
Sampson sat on deck with Capt. Oviedo
and with pride pointed out his ships
Stores and clothing for the Merrimac
heroes We're put aboard the Colon and
Capt. Oviedo went back in his little
black tug under the flag of truce, never
used perhaps to more chivalrous pur-
pose.
The names of the wounded men We're
not ascertained. One has a slight |
wound in the cheek and the other in
he hip. After blowing up the Merri- |
nae. Lieut.. Hobson and his party |
;Nam ashore and were captured.
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Not Ready for Sea Service.

London, June "a special dispatch re-
ceived in this city, today from Vienna.
says: According to private advices from
Cadz, the preparation for active service
of the Spanish cruiser Carlos v, the bat
tleship Pelayo and the auxiliary cruisers
Patricia and Rapilo is proceeding slowly,
and these vessels are not yet nearly ready
to proceed to sea-
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Weather Conditions and General Forecast

Washington, June 6.-The pressure is
higher from New England westward to
tie Rocky Mountain plateau. The
pressure and temperature will remain
stationary in all districts, Tuesday.
The weather will be fair in the At
lantic states and Central valley.
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HoBsoN's GRIT.
Made His Way Through Annapolis Without
Fear or Favor.

San Francisco, Cal, June Ga naval
officer who was a classmate Of Lieut.
Hobson, the hero Of Santiago. spoke of
the young officer as follows: When
Hobson was in his fourth class year.
an order was issued that cadets in
Continued on page 81
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CLOSING IN ON MANILA.
insurgents Cut Railroad and Are Within Forr
Miles Of City.

Hong Kong, June 6.-British gunboat
Swift from Manila reports that the in
surgents have cut the railways outside
the town and advanced to within four
sniles Of Manila.
Continued on page %
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SPANISH RElNFORCEMENTS
Being Rushed to Manila Where Dewey Calmly
Awaits Them.

Hong Kong, June 6.-Advices from
Manila say it is officially declared there
that four armed cruisers. with Golfers
and torpedo boats and transports.
carrying 10000 troops have left Spain,
proceeding for Eastern waters.
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Washington Forecast.

Washington, June 6.-Forecast for
Tuesday: Maine, New Hampshire and
Vermont, occasional showers in north
ern. fair in the interior, cloudy weather
near the coast; light easterly winds,
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Ills Col. W. J. BRYAN.

Lincoln, Neb. June 6.-Gov. Hol-
comb has formally announced the Off
GERS of the Sd Nebraska Regiment; ".
!. BRYAN is made colonel commanding,
and Victor F. Vifquan lieutenant col
Onal
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FAIR WEATHER.

Boston, June 6.-Forecast Tuesday.
Fair weather; winds generally east
erly.
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NEED MONEY !?

We loan S. to $500 on Household Furni-
ture, Pianos. Bicycles. Live Stock,
Watches and Jewelry.
BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL.
THE COLLATERAL LOAN COMPANY.
Opp. Cony House. Augusta.
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UNION LABOR

AN EVENING PARTY
or your every day table will be catered
to by Us in all the choicest table deli
cacies in canned, ported and deviled
meats. anchoYies, sardines, salmon
olives, preserves in glass, fruit, jams
and jeliies, ana all kinds Of canned
foods put up by the best Gamers Of
Europe AMI America. Our butter.
cheese and fine biscuits are unexcelled
We also have a full line Of choice teas
ana cutfeps