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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-06-16
A RAIN OF BOMBS
American Fleet Shelled
the Town of Cal
maneIa.
SPANlARDS ABANDONED FORTS
Many of the Shots Demolished Houses
in the Town-Spanish Commander
Threatens to Burn the Place-Inhab-
itants Fled to the Hills.

itants Fled to the Hills.
Cape Haytien. Hayti, June l0-It is
reported here that great battle has
taken place at Caimanera, in the bay
of Guantanamo, which is 30 miles east
Of Santiago DO Cuba.
At $3.50 O'Clock Tuesday morning
five ships of the American squadron
opened heavy bombardment of the
Notifications Of the town. There was
a perfect hail of bombs in the bay,
striking and demolishing many houses
beyond the Notifications.
On the Spanish side the military re-
piled vigorously, making for some
time stiff resistance. The fire from
the warships, however, never slackened
for an instant. 1t was regular and we'll
directed. and great majority of tho
shots proved effective. The Spaniards
were forced to abandon their positions
on the shore and retreat to the town of
Caimanera proper. 1t is supposed that
the inhabitants also fed.
Il
Santiago and Caimanera are preparing
for a final desperate struggle, and are
determined to resist the assaults of the
Americans to the last extremity.
The commander OF the district issued
an order yesterday to burn Caimanera
before yielding it into the hands of the
Americans.
The latter forced the entrance to the
bay of Guantanamo, and, according to
the latest advices, it was feared that
the Americans would make an effort to
land forces this afternoon. Measures
to prevent this. if possible. have been
taken by the Spaniards The Ameri.
can fleet returned to its usual post.
The report of the bombardment at
Caimanera came by cable The bonn
bardment destroyed little house
which sheltered the French cable at
Caimanera. The cables uniting the
main cable with the Office at Caima-
nera and the town of Caimanera with
Santiago were cut, thus accounting for
the prolonged absence OF intelligence
here as to operations in that vicinity.
Even before the cables in Guantamo
bay had been injured so that they
could not be worked, the operators at
the Caimanera station were forced to
fee by the fire from the ships. Up to
this hour, 0:15 y NJ, there has been
no direct cable communication from
Santiago since Monday at midnight.
The United States dispatch boat Dol.
| oh in arrived at Mole St. Nicholas this
morning and fired salute Of II guns
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-06-16

ed with trains OF siege guns, and there
are level reads to Santiago, 33 miles
distant, where few mountain batter
les, beyond the reach of the fleet, will
be taken to an EN- inence commanding
the city and the Spanish ships.
Guantanamo is an important place.
1t has six miles OF water harobr, and
will be OF great value to the United
States navy and army as a supply sta
ton, coaling depot and cable terminus.
The Spaniards have but slight de-
Tense. Their batteries were silenced
by the Marblehead in few minutes
firing at 4 1000 yards. A small Spanish
guuboat ran away. The Oregon, Mar
blehead and Yankee hold the harbor,
waiting to land marines.
The navy's work has been done we'll.
Day and night ships patrol the 80
miles OF coast within easy gun range OF
the shore. The officers and men are
ever ready and impatiently say:
"What more can be done: We have
opened the way; where is the army Of
invasion?"
The answer seems near at hand.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-06-16
SAILED FROM TAMPA.
Twenty Seven Thousand Men Left for
Santiago Thursdny Noon.

Twenty Seven Thousand Men Left for
Santiago Thursdny Noon.
London, June lO.-The Washington
correspondent of the Daily Chronicle,
with the approval of General Greedy,
cables:
The army sailed from Tampa at
noon today. The force numbers 81.
900 men, composed OF infantry, cav.
airy, artillery and engineers and signal
corps.
"The infantry consists of ~ regi.
ments, le regular and IL volunteers.
OF the regulars there were the First,
Second, Fourth, Sixth, Seventh,
Eighth, Ninth, Tenth. Twelfth, Thr-
tenth, Sixteenth, Seventeenth. Tween.
tv-first, Twenty second, Twenty-fourth
and Twenty-fifth regiments.
cot the volunteer regiments there
were the First New York, Thirty Sec
und Michigan. First and Fifth Ohio,
Second New York, First District Of
Columbia, Fifth Maryland, One Hun.
dred and Fifty-seventh Indiana, and
Third Pennsylvania. The total in.
fantry force is 1000. In addition
there are battalion of engineers, a
detachment of the signal corps, five
squadrons of cavalry, four batteries OF
heavy artillery.
General Shafter is in chief com.
mand Of the force, which is conveyed
by the battle-ship Indiana and the
plnboat Helena.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-06-16
IN THE SPANISH LINES.
Lieutenant Henry whitney Completes
His Mission.


New York, June lO.-Lieutenant
Henry Whitney, Fourth United States
artillery. who has twice penetrated into
the very heart Of Spanish territory,
once in Cuba and lastly in Porto Rico,
arrived here today on the British
steamer Ardenrose, from Porto Rico.
Through him, the war department will
soon be In possession Of important and
accurate information concerning the
military strength and defenses of the
island. The Porto Rican mission was
undertaken under orders from the de-
partment to travel through the most
strongly fortified places and the head
quarters Of the military bodies and OBJ
serve their strength and the prepara-
tions the commanders had made to re-
sst occupation by the American troops.
He made the journey with great expe-
dltion. He found 5000 volunteers and
1000 troops in and about San Juan.
The soldiers were sickly, however, and
disconnected for lack of pay. Food he
found to be scarce.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-06-16
ENGAGEMENT AT GUANTANAMO
Cruiser Marbleheud in Full Possession
of the Bay.

of the Bay.
Washington, June 13.-The first
official confirmation Of the engage
ment at Guantanamo came to the naval
department today and was made the
subject of bulletin. The terms in
which Admiral Sampson described the
affair tended strongly to take away the
large importance that had been given
1t in the unofficial discussion. There
was notable failure on the part of the
admiral TO mention anything like a
landing, although statement that the
Mar blehead now holds the lower bay
by implication may carry with it the
idea that her marines are ashore. The
cablegram follows:
''June 9 Admiral Sampson ordered
the Marblehead, Commander McCalla,
and the Yankee, Commander Brown
son, to take possession ofthe outer bay
of Guantanamo. These vessels entered
the harbor at daylight on the 7th,
driving the Spanish gunboats into the
inner harbor, and took possession of
the lower bay, which is now held by
the Narblehead.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-06-16

The Dalles, Or, June 10.-Word
has just been received from Antelope
of shooting affray that took place
there early yesterday morning. While
trying to stop row in the Eureka
saloon, Murdoch Mckay, one of the
proprietors, was shot in the abdomen
and dangerously wounded by his part.
neI, William Rolf. 1t is claimed the
shooting was accidental. Medical aid
was summoned from The Dalles. The
courier that brought the news did not
think it possible that he could live.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-06-16
WENT DOWN IN A GALE,
Barge and Crew Lost or the Atlantic
Seac0ast.

Sencoast.
Charleston, S. c., Juno l0.-A bar .
laden with war supplies and crew of
five men, in tow of the steamer Leoni.
das, was lost last Saturday night be-
tween Norfolk and Charleston. The
Leonidas and her charge were en- route
from Norfolk to Key West to supply
the army and navy. The loss OF the
barge and her crew was reported today
by the pilot-boat K. H. Cowan, which
was hailed off the jetties by the Leon
idas and given dispatches to send
north. The pilot-boat was given but
little information of the destination,
the full details of the telegram being
sealed. From what could be learned,
the vessel encountered severe storm
last Saturday night off the coast of
North Carolina, and during the gale,
the hawseis parted and the barge went
down. The barge was iron and
schooner-rigged. The steamer is en-
route to Key West with ammunition
and supplies for the United States war
vessels and army. ,The cargo OF the
Leonidas required an immediate deliv-
cry, and her master found it impossi-
bic to put INTO port to wire the report.
Baltimore, Md, June 10. Five
men were picked up from off a drifting
United States barge off Hatteras, Mon
day, and were landed in this city to-
day by the steamer William Lawrence
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-06-16
PUT BACK FOR COAL.
Monitor Monterey and Collier Brutus
Arrive at San Diego.

Monitor Monterey and Collier Brutus
Arrive at San Diego.
San Diego, CAL, June 13-The
United States steamer Monterey and
her coal consort, the Brutus. supposed
to be speeding on their way toward
Honolulu and Manila, were sighted at
noon today, steaming south toward San
Diego, at a good rate OF speed, the
Monterey leading. They arrived OH
the harbor mouth at P. NJ. and sepa-
rated, the Brutus going about i've
miles south and anchoring near Coro-
nado island, while the Monterey came
in rapidly and dropped her anchor at 4
P. NJ. off the. coal bunkers. A great
crowd was on the wharf to receive her.
Paymaster Rogers stated briefly that
they had simply come in here for coal
and water, and would sail tomorrow
afternoon for Honolulu.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-06-16
Has Manila Fallen?

Hong Kong, June 1O.-A report here
is that Manila has fallen. 1t is said
to be occupied by the Philippine in
surgents, commanded by Aguinaldo.
The rebel junta and wealthy Philip.
pine islanders resident here are jubi.
liant over the news, and the United
States consulate has been crowded all
day. The American consul, Mr.. Wild.
man, has been the recipient OF hun.
dreds OF kilograms of congratulation,
giving him also as much credit for the
reported capture of Manila as they
gave Aguinaldo himself. Since Mr..
Wildman has been there, he has al
vised them in all their plans. Consul
Wildman does not credit the report
that Manila has fallen, but thinks a
successful landing will be effected by
Saturday.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-06-16
Shin Startling Wrecked.

Seattle, Wash, June l3.-Ihe
steamer Kodiak, which arrived here
this afternoon from Southeastern
Alaska, reports that the ship Sterling
ran ON a reef and was wrecked IN the
Nusheyok river. about 65 miles from
its mouth. Her crew and passengers
we're landed at Karluk. The Sterling
left San Francisco April 81, with sup
plies for the cannneries IN southern
Alaska. She carried l75 passengers
l5O of whom were Chinese.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-06-16

Madrid, Jnne l3.-It is reported that
Germany will propose meeting OF the
Enronean conference to discuss the
question OF the Philippines.
A dispatch from Blanco at Havana
says the Spanish torpedo-boat destroyer
Terror is in Porto Rican waters
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-06-16
Huntington Roads Sued

San Francisco, June 1O.-The Unit.
ed States government today filed a
suit in the circuit court against the
Southern and Central Pacific railway
companies, the Metropolitan Trust
Company, of New York, and others to
recover Sl7,9SS alleged to be due on
7,l95 acres OF land northwest of Sacra-
ynapfn
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-06-16
Ready to Sell the Bonds.

Washington, June APPROPRIATIONS
are substantially complete to invite
offers for the bonds for carrying on the
Spanish war, as soon as the bonds are
not be delay of more than two days
in issuing circular stating the terms
under which the bonds are offered,
and inviting bids at par.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-06-16

London, June l0-The Madrid cor
respondent of the DAILY Mail says
There is little doubt that Spain, see
ing the hopelessness OF further continu-
ing the war, is approaching the powers
with view OF obtaining an honorable
peace.
Vancouver, b. c., June 1l.-Sir
Charles Mitchell, governor of the
Straits Settlements, arrived on the
Empress of Japan with Lady Mitchell.
MI. Mitchell tells of the torturing Of
King women for religious purposes in
the streets of Singapore. A number Of
King women were marched from. the
temple in Desango on the road to the
temple in Link road with lances
through their tongues, lips and cheeks,
their eyes being thrust out. The men
who accompanied them threw water in
.heir faces.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-06-16
Commands Colorado Department..

Denver, Col, June 0.-Brigadier-
General Sumner was notified today of
his appointment as permanent COM
mander of the department Of Colorado,
including also the former colonel Of
the Seventh cavalry, stationed in Ari-
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-06-16

New York, June lO.-The auxiliary
cruiser St. Paul sailed at noon today
under sealed orders. She has taken
aboard nearly 5000 tons of coal and
1000 gallons of water.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-06-16
Patriotic Phf1ade1phians.

Philadelphia, june 1I.-The Press
this morning states that agents OF the
government secret service are in pos
session of information indicating that
hundreds Of tons of coal have been sup
piled to Spanish agents by brokers In
this locality, and that prosecutions
which may send several prominent
coal-dealers to prison are imminent.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-06-16
CENSUS BILL PASSED,
1t Received the Unanimous support
the Senate.

the Senate.
Washington, June S.-A bill provid-
ing for the 18th census was passed by
the senate today, after debate which
occupied the greater part of three days.
Several years ago a census bill was pre-
sented by the committee having the
matter in charge, but the measure was
so unsatisfactory that it was recon-
mitted to the committee. The bill
passed today was in lieu of that which
was recommitted, and, as slightly
amended, received the unanimous sup
port of the senate. Uuder it, if it
should become law, a director OF the
census, and assistant director and five
expert stisticians will be appointed in
order to make the preliminary arrange
ments for the census of 1900, in ac-
cordance with the outline presented in
the bill, which has already been fully
presented by the Associated Press A
determined effort was made to provide
that the employees of the census bureau
should be examined and certified BY
the civil service commission. but it
failed by vote OF 1S to 1871. A pro-
NASiOii WaS ilSCI ICu budJ IO LllOIt tIIGA
two-thirds of the supervisors and
enumerators should belong to one
political party.
The house today disposed of the sem
ate amendment to the sundry civil bill
and agreed to a further conference
The conference report upon the post
Office appropriation bill was adopted
without debate, and the house proceed
ed to consider the bill to provide for
participation Of volunteer soldiers in
congressional elections. Adjournment
was taken pending disposal and it will
come up tomorrow. The session began
and ended today with Hawaiian incl
dent, Grosvenor, leader OF the annex
ationists figuring in each instance.
These grew out of the action Of those
who want early consideration lest
the opposition win victory and effect
undue delay if not the defeat of the
resolutions at this session.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-06-16

zee of Spanish
antic. Realiz-
70 be gained by
Jar was progress
ccess, it was de-
the one small
troop transports
hing ships Of the
p transports have
p, either ,yester-
as has been re-
They are in readi-
ot move until the
ny to accompany
pnduct from Flori.
stlnation. Wheth-
\ Or tomorrow, the
'lnes positively TO
with which the
y troops has been
oy the list of trans.
out at the war de-
this list, "a steam
ii.400 tons down to
a -, ports ready to
point Of invasion.
pfs heet OF about so
D.ed by the feet Of
WI make a formida.
ss'on' exceeding in
'Ole spectacle Of the
) worlds fair year.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-06-16

A 2S.pound ball fired by an English
man-of-war in 1879, was recently I'M
eartbed near Alexandria, Va.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1898-06-16

of the
ion as to
y invas-
but clear.
Bnt, feel.
Jtion and
land with
)eves will
with dis
lin view,
operating
)ops, some
ESCORT OF q
made up
be battle.
| by this
t have left
ong naval
5 service.
orts have
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-16
|ME NOVEL STORY.
k,i VILLAIN TRIED TO HOLD
Up A MAN.
.u.I% Accident overlook
and He Was Frustrated
~ the Faithful Stced.

Teyas. February la. B. VIII
farm laborer on the Sandy Camp
k,ation, twenty miles below Waco
krayos, was an unwilling party 10
Ing adventure last night, which
the dime novel order. in COM
ktory for the victim and the es-
line vanquished.
kiujsms mounted his pony about
b home. He was riding ielsureiy
she southern part of the city when
bok 4 boy about II or 10 years old
/ He engaged the hid in CONVERSE
becoming Interested In him VIII
lighted and walked along beside
hful companion, leading his pony
halter The boy was very enter
Ind Mr.. Williams was congratu-
Emself upon his good fortune in
a with him. when they reached
hex, In the southwestern suburbs
I'm. and entered a thick cluster of
trees. Here the shade of the
N out the light from the stores
had passed beyond the rays of
ric lights, so in the gloam both
Iilent, 1t was only for a moment.
Quick as a flash the boy glided
Williams and in a clear tone came
hnd, Halt, and throw UP your
rs turned about face and looked
m whence came the command. but
see nothing but big six shooter
muzzle about six inches from
His hands went up, of course.
here is where the dime novel fea-
he adventure made its appearance.
er rein by which Williams led his
made of a half inch rope. and
hser than necessary a loop about
long was tied in the end. When
threw up his hands he threw
r up. and as 1t descended the loop
the boys head. The motions OF
frightened the horse and he
back, Jerking the little highway
IN. The big pistol went glimmer-
the ditch and the pony commenced
md and round. swinging the boy
heck. Williams bounded into the
hr the gun and the boy. while on
ID round. managed to slip the loop
head and went tumbling over the
the creek on the opposite side of
from Williams. Williams first
be pony and then tried to follow
whom he could distinctly hear re-
across the creek. There was no
ross with his horse and the chase
hdoned.
Williams was congratulating him
his escape from assassination or
Mr.. j. II. Dockum, n well known
Waco. came along and to him
told the story and gave the pistol.
KUN delivered the gun to Sheriff
I'D repeated the story. giving
bn Of the boy. He has not been
Xdcd
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-16
HOPKINs' APPOINTMENTS.
Inspectors and Installation
Officers Named.

Officers Named.
HOPKINS, brigadier general of
Inform Rank, knights OF Pythias.
binted and detailed the following
|sistant brigade inspectors and in
} officers:
Allen II. Cotton OF company No.
pa Louis Mas of No. .. Captain
finer of No. 8, Captain o. C. Gus
b. 4. Captain A. p. Wozencraft OF
captain Henry Miller OF No. 6,
homas McGork of No. Z, Colonel
Shirley of No. s, Major C. l..
No. 3, Major w. II. Long OF
Colonel John I. Bonner OF No.
|ain G. y, Simmons of No. Is,
Z. \. Kemp of No. IA, Colonel
Tiller of No. 10. Colonel j. X.
ks of No. l6, Colonel Edward Hart
l7, Colonel Phil Barry Miller of
Major s. j, Bowling of No. 10,
NJ. 3. Jones of No. 90. captain
Turner of No. n. Captain r. Ii.
of No. %, Captain NJ. d. Jones OF
Major George Calhoun of No. -
r. l., Downs Of No. 26, Captain
lrringer of No, 81 Captain NJ. 4.
No. Is, Colonel George p. Mann
y, Colonel Robert Low OF No. 30
R. b. Epperson of No. 81. Major
anderson of No. 80, Colonel George
Of No. 81. Colonel j X. Frede-
No. 30, Colonel j. X. Frede-
No. &c. Captain Joseph NJ. Shaw
Colonel j. X. Fredericks of No
In r. r. Kane of No. 80. Captain
Ross OF No. 40, Colonel I II.
No. Al. Captain w. b. DeJarnette
2 Captain A. j. Gates OF No. As
y. II. Van Rensselaer, of No A
y. d. Blake OF No. 40, Captain
God of No. 46, Captain ". r
p No. A. Captain NJ. b. Levy q
Captain G.. w. Walthall OF No,
el Frank r. Sherwood of No, 80
v, j. Russell of No. 81, Iaptalr
rshall OF No 80. Captain r. II
70. 50, Colonel Harry Kitchen G.
captain f. A. Caps of No. 80
Z. B. Walters of No. sc. Captain
,raig OF No. 81. Colonel r. A
81 No. IS. Captain John A. plsot
Captain C. T. Wallace OF No
el W. Alex. Abey OF No. 81.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-16
A LAMP Exploded.
Woman Is Probably Fatally
RurneI

-
burned.
pile. Texas. February 15.-The res
Judge and Mrs. l.. Porter, on
Neal street, was the scene of a
lung occurrence last night about
resulting from the explosion of
lamp and the frightful burning
zero cook, Lena Williams. fhe
htting on the dining room table
woman was arranging for supper,
suddenly exploded. throwing the
~ on her breast, arms aud neck
pg fire to her clothing.
{ed by the noise and the woman's
.se Porter rushed into the dining
10 time to see her rush across
ana into Mrs. Porter's room,
latter held the baby In her
" frightened and suffering woman
uy 10 Mrs. Porter, who put her
y as quickly as possible and
y woman back. The latter then
ny az the door and was caught
an Porter. who threw her OF tie
,aa began rolling her about TO
sne hre. Mrs. Porter ran 10 his
Win piece OF carpet and they
nsuisned the flames, but not un-
MIA, h was badly burned about the
uiaers and arms.
Ian examined and dressed her
n,cn ne pronounced very seriols,
Ky iaial. Her breast and back
burned. as are also her neck and
oae arm Is in a frightful con
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q steers on hand and have shipped about

o. steers on hand and have shipped about
5000 to date.
There are several indications Of life and
prosperity In the town---the proposed new
school building the new residences TO DO
built, especially those OF Banker Harris
and r. W. Higginbotham, in the north
part of the city.
The country round about shows many
signs Of healthy condition. Farmers are
building better homes. barns, cribs, fences
and putting their farms in much more
slightly condition.
The schools of the county are now In fnll
blast, and from best obtainable informa-
lion 1t Is estimated that 5000 children IA
The county are now enrolled In the schoos
The two towns, Stephenvilie and Dublin
have enrolled nearly 1900 $50 in Dublin .
$50 in Stephenville.