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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-04-07

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Flv's Cream Balm) sufficient to demon
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recommended Ely's Cream Balm to me. L
can emphasize his statement, 1t Is posi-
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Church, Helena, Mont
FIv's Cream Balm S the acknowledged
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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-04-07
One poycott Declared Legal.

Lawyers In England have no legal
right to get their names in the paper
according to recent decision OF Jus
ticc Hawkins. The suit OF Birming'
ham lawyer who had sued two newspa'
pers of that city for conspiracy in pur
posely leaving out his name whenever
he tried cases was dismissed before II
went TO the jury.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-04-07
nN the q unrt.

Tho milk Of human Kindness Is an Rppe-
tizlng drink:
u IL sweet and more nutritious than a soul
g. prone to think.
How grand this life would seem TO ua, !
oftcutimes have thought.
Could we have II left each morning on our
dooratcpa by the quart
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-04-07

The great artist Michael Angelo was
as famous an architect or designer as
he was painter. He designed the
church of st. Peter at Rome, which is
built In the form Of n Latin cross. He
also designed another church in Rome,
and, besides these, planned number OF
famous structures.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-04-07
n,d,,, Finish Her work.

Mrs. Bikins-Thc new girl broke
four plates to-day.
Mr.. Billtins- shc assign amy rcn-
son for not breaking the entire Het?-
Ohio state Journal.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-04-07

Bcrtha-Do you believe in love Mt
first sight?
Edith believe there nrc persons one
ig more likely 10 love before she has
had time 10 get acquainted with them
than Bostca Transcript.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-04-07
- -
ushe nIeruIte WAR.

I'VE are going TO give up having
Johnny get an education"
For what reasonY
"Well-wc can't get him sterilized
every morning In time TO go to school,
--plirL
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-04-07

Doctor think you had better feed
the baby on condensed milk.
Brooklyn Father (hopefuily)-Wiii
that make him emit condensed yellsf-
n Y. Jonrnnl
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-04-07

In thicsct in the upper IInrz noun
talnr n prnnitc monument has been
found with the Inscription: Here I'm
the year 1747 the first trials We're made
with the cultivation Of the potato"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-04-07

G,eald-Do you think That suicide ia
"A siur
Geraldine Well, think IL would DO
forgiven In your casc.-N. y. Truth,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-04-07

81 dunno" remarked Piute Pete.
"Im bcginnin' TO feel kind o doubtful
about that ease"
"Yc mean about that hoss thief we
les tended tor
"Ycs."
"But he confessed"
~ know II. An IL wasn't tell he con
fcsscd that had doubts. There amt
no circumstances whatsoever under
which I'd take his word fur anything"
-Wuahinpton Star.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-04-07
A p,,,,.ro,. Tonic.

"Stebbins, | never hear you sny
word about the weather"
mo; | promised my dying mother
that / never would wear."-Chicago
EgporI
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-04-07
A .Juror'r Question

An English juror once asked the
Judge, after the verdict was returned,
whether tho fact that hc differed from
his II brethren justified their knocking
him down with n chair.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-04-07
Cpusc uni Eject.

shc-Mra. Boozcford says her heart
is full tonight.
Hc-I suppose her husband II, too.
then Yonkcrs Stntcsmnn.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-04-07
S.., aonsot,tiop

He-But why do you keep on crying.
dear?
Shc-Bccause you said you would
kiss my tears nway.-Yonkcra States
| man.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-04-07

outt-1Iayc you seen those noiseless
Laby carriages yet?
Inn--No What l want is n noiscless
baby.-Up-to-Da
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-04-07
Ihc IIlnIif NInn

81 know the man has started the Inn
preston that I'm an idiot, and I'm 20
Ing to kill him" roarcd Chappic.
Don't. Suicide Is so vulgar" said
CNnicm- -IInrlcm Lie.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-04-07
Irpicurcan Conyicts.

Massachusetts convicts are getting
cpicurcnn. Not content with Boston
baked beans for breakfast every day.
they have Just sent in petition for Gus
fnrh nic cvrrY SnnhnN.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-04-07
Old Urlcks.

Bricks apparently ns good ns when
| FIRST made were cxcnvated In Babylon
recently, the marks on them proving
| them 10 be 1000 years old.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-04-07

Is caused by torpid iyer, winch prevents dlges-
ton and permits 70 70 ferment and putrify in
,ha stomach Thel. follow dizziness. headache,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-04-07
mia xnnr Onnortunity.

rofISa liver, cur NeIfacne. UlZZlneSS. co
stipation. etc. - C. ItS. Snli by I'll druggist
TIE 1ly Pll- - a. with foods Sarsaparill
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-04-07
Hoods

insomnia, nervousness. and,
Z not relieved. bii.cgs fever
or blood poisoning. Hoods
pills sfimnIate the stomach.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-07-13
SPANISH PRISONERS OF
WAR.

Washington. July 6 Admiral
Sampson uas been directed 10 send his
prisoners 20 tee Unitcd States. Possi-
bly, the Harvard will bring some of
them TIE S.; Louis is filled With
wosaced soldiers and caouo: be used to
convey the Spanish soldiers. The ea.
listed mea aud nou commissioned off,
GERS auong the prisoners will be scot to
Portsmouth, \ H where they will be
cop6ned 90 Seavv's island. iu the har-
oor. Orders for the in mediate pre?a-
ration ot that place Tor the reception of
prisoners are golog forward. The con-
misa!oned officers, from Admiral Ger
vera himself down to the eueigns, will
be sen, 70 Fort Warren, Boston har-
hor, where they will be turned over to
The a,Cy for safe keeping
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-07-13
"Hopor to Whom Honor is
Due.'

Washington, July 5-Representa-
tive Berry Of Kentucky, o member
of the house committee on foreign
affairs to day introduced the follow
ing join: resolution
Joint resolution rendering thanks
of congress to Commodore Schley Q.
S Y, and the officers and men under
his command.
Resolved. That the thanks of con
gress and of the American people
are hereby rendered to Commodore
Schley. Z. $ n ana the officers and
men under his command for their
heroic and distinguished conduct in
destroying the Spanish feet in Cuban
waters on the Sd of July last y
The resolution was referred to the
naval affairs committee
Mr. Berry, in speaking of his re-
solution, said ''1 propose that the
officer to whom the glory is due shall
be recognized Schley is the real
hero of the incident. he and the
brave band of Officers and men under
his Immediate direction are the ones
who achieved the victory and all
honor should be given them y
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-07-13
c.. l3. 1885,

tween the opposing armies since yes
terday noon At the request of the
foreign consuls in Santiago de Cuba
General Shafter extended until to
morrow, tne period in which General
Linares may agree to surrender bis
forces, under the threat that the town
will be bombarded The Spanish
generals decision is doubtful. 1t is
unquestionably true that the annihi.
lation of Admiral Cervera's fleet was
staggering blow to him but Mr.
Ramsden. the British consul, says
General Pando has reinforced Gener-
al Linares with 5000 troops and that
the Spaniards are bitterly determined
to fight it out. He said that SO in.
tense was the feeling among the
Spanish subaltern officers that Gen
eral Linares would probably be shot
if he surrendered Their attitude
was expressed in General Linares' re
ply to General Shafter yesterday:
"This garrison dies. but never sur.
renders"
Among some of the soldiers, how
ever, different feeling must prevail
They have ascertained, from the ex
perience of the inhabitants of Sibo
ney, that American soldiers do no,
ravish women, but respect property
and relieve prisoners of distress
Many of the Spaniards, therefore,
are now utterly Indifferent if further
misfortune befalls the Spanish army.
The armistice is not officially re
cognized, and our boys have been
cautioned to keep out Of sight. as q
stray shot at any time may precip!
tate general firing along the line
The Fourth Of July was celebated
at noon to-day by the Americans.
each regiment reading General Miles
congratulatory telegram to Genera
Shafter, after which the regimenta
bands in the rear Of the line played
patriotic airs
General Miles announcement that
he would be here within a week witt
reinforcements was received witt
wild cheering
In spite of reports brought by the
consuls of the determination of the
Spaniards to continue the contest
there is strong hope here that Gen
eral Lnares will capitulate. No 9th
er construction can be placed upon
bis disposition to negotiate.
Rain poured down in torrents fo
hours, but a traverse to the hillside
had been cut in the trenches, afte
yesterdays experience, and our mer
did not suffer very much
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-07-13
WILL BRING
THEN BACK.
Soldiers and Others Arrested
For Lake City Affair
Allowed Bond.

Charleston, July 6 There was not
a happier lot Of men in Charleston
to-day than the residents of Williams
burg county who are charged with
completely in the killing of Postmas-
ter Baker and the burning of the post.
Office at Lake City
Judge simonton rendered his opin.
ion on the motion for their release on
habeas corpus proceedings, made by
Attorneys George S Legare and W.
S. j. Jeryey yesterday, which gave
the defendants their liberty on the
filing of $4,000 bonds in the case of
all the men. 1t is understood that
the men will have no difficulty in
securing bonds for this amount and
they all will probably be on their way
home to morrow.
The motion for the release of the
accused was not made in behalf of
only Privates Oscar Kelly. ". u.
Clark, g D Joyner and E IL Rodg-
ers of Col Thompson's regiment, but
in b5half of the l men charged with
the crime The order of the court
consequently brought happiness to
more than the four young men who
are DOW about to go to the font
and fight for their country's honor.
The names of the other defendants
affected by the order are: Il S.
Stokes, D NJ Epps, II G. Goodwin,
". A Webster, II V. Ward, r E.
Mcknight and Alonzo Rodgers
The defendants will probably be
placed on trial at the November term
of the circuit court, which convenes
at Columbia
The af6davi.s presented yesterday
by the counsel for the accused were
particularly strong and probably bad
much to do with the courts decision.
The defendants have all along pro.
tested their innocence Of the fearful
crime but the government has push
ed the case on the evidence of New
ham and Lee, two members of the
mob, who turned States evidence.
and upon the report of the detectives
who have been at work on stbe case
for several months
Col. Thompson, who has been in
Charleston watching the progress of
the case against his soldiers will re-
turn to Columbia to morrow with his
men
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-07-13
Rtina Mercedes DESTROYED.
Last Ship of Cervera's Once
Splendid Squadron.

Headquarters of General Sbafter.
Taesda:, July 5-By Associated Press
Dispatch Boa: Dandy, via Port 40
,cuia and Kingston, ia July 6-5 p.
ID The destruction of the Spanish
cruiser Reioa Mercedes last nigh,
(Mooday) accounts for the last ship OF
Admiral Cervera's once splendid sqaad
roo.
She lies to day 10 plain view. her
bow resting 90 the base of the beach
under FL Moro. Part of the hull is
above water and hSr masts and two
stacks are entirely out Of water. 1t is
not yet known whether she atte ID pied
to escape from the harbor or whether
the Spauisrds tried to sink her neaE
The hall Of the Merrimac. aud thus
block the entrance, to prevent the
Americans from getting 10
Her sinking was moss dramatic
Just after midnight she was seen
drifting slowly to tie narrow entrance
by one Of toe American scouts 10 a
nomer. the feet was ablsze with sig.
pals, and almost Instantly 40 awful
bail of shells was pouring down upon
her Il is 30; kuown whether she re
;ueocd the FIRE, bu, tie shore batteries
opened suG one 6 ioch fell OF the 10
diana's forward deck. exploding be
low. TIE explosion occurred iu tbe
ren's sleeping rooms, but all were a
quarters and DO ooe was hurt.
No other American ship vas hii dur
iog the engagement-or incident
which lasted only few minutes
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-07-13
REPORT
TO BLANC0

Washington, July I The war de-
partmeu. has received tie report OF
Admiral Cervera to Gen. B!aDco 90
the disastrous paval fight to tSc Span
isb cause of Saos!ago It is as fol-
lows:
TO the Gereral-in Chief dabaca
IL CON place With your orders, |
vent cut yesterday from Santiago de
Cuba WITH all the squadron aud after
an uueqcalled com bat against forces
more than triple mine. hsd al! my
squadron destroyed by Gre Teresa,
Oqueuda and V'zcaya teached and the
Colon fleeing. i accordingly informed
the Americans aud went ashore and
gave myself up The torpedo chasers
fouude7ed. DO pos know how mary
people were lost, but it Will surely
reach 600 dead and many woucaed.
Although rot 10 such great numbers
the living as prisoners Of the Amsrl
cans The Conduct of the crews rose
TO beishe that vou the most enthusi-
astic rlaudits of the enemy. The con
.aaoaer Of the izcaya surrende'cd his
vessel His crew are very grateful for
the robie generosity w:'n which they
are treated Among the dead IS
|l,lanii aud believe Lssaga (spe!iiDg
uncer:a;ol. ard among the woucGed
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-07-13
Peace Proposed to Prevent
Americans From Attack
ing Seaboard Cities
of Spain.

Madrid. Tuesday evening. July )
Via the frontier, July 6 The enthu
siasm aroused by the misleading dis-
patches to the Spanish government
FROM Cuba, is changed today into vail
logs OF the families of the victims aud
lamentations over the national disaster.
The ministers are crestfallen and are
still copcea!iog the worst:
be utmost extremity of despair, OF
rage aud recrimioations prevail anon g
the population. and the authorities are
adopting strong precautions, fcarlog
popular ou,bursts.
Marshal Martinez de Campos has
been foremost 10 the eDdeavor 10 pre-
vept disturbances.
A government: crisis is immin eps, and
it is regarded as probable soat Seoo'
Sivela or Marshal Martinez de Campos
will succeed Senor Sagasta as prem!e'
aad propose peace 10 order to prevent
the Americans from attacking eeaboarc
cities of the peninsula and ruiuiog
Spain.
The palace is strongly guarded, aoc
the Queen Regent, who is described2a!
being ioconsolable. is receiving syn
patby from the sensible portion Of the
population. There is 90 Disgusting thf
fact that grave forebodings are heaTc
as to the future of Spain.
The tore Of the general public may
be summed up in the remark f:eqaently
heard God alone knows what vii
happen
Madrid, July Midnigh, The
cabinet is now sitting. and its reslgpa
ton may be regarded as threatened
The sequel vii! probably be mi'itar'
cabinet. uuder Marshal Martinez Cam
pos. There will also be, most likely
suspension of the constl'u'iona' guar
aDfnes
At this hour the appearance of Tx
city is somewhat quietsr.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-07-13
How The Dash
Was Planned.

OFF Santiago de Cuba, July /. after
noon), via Port Antonio, Jamaica,
July 5. per the Associated Press Dis
patch Boat Cynthia H., via Kingston,
Jamaica, Tuesday, July 5 (noon :
Admiral Ceryera held a consultation
with his officers before sailing out of
the harbor of Santiago de Cuba, and
oy a small majority the move was
agreed upon
The minority said that destruction
was sure as many Of the fisemen had
nutinied and the best men in the feet
we're worn out by serving the guns
IN the shore batteries
Early on the morning Of the sort'e
careful observations were taken OF
the sea, east and west Admiral
Cervera decided upon taking the
westward course with Marzauillo,
Cienfuegos, or, # possible, Habaaa,
the port to be reached He would
have gone east. but for the sighting
of large transport feet of Siboney
and the assurance tha. convoy Of
war vessels was still with the trans
ports.
As matter of fact, there is no war
vessel larger than converted yacht,
except the New York, tha. could
have obstructed Admiral Cervera's
escape eastward.
Naval men here are sure thst the
Spanish vessels could have disabled
or sunk the New York and escaped
nad the eastward course been chosen.
The first and only statement con-
cerning the recent naval battle made
by the Spanish commander, Admiral
Cervera. was to correspondent Of
the Associated Press on board the
batsleship Iowa 1t was as follows:
Il would rather lose my ships at
sea. like sailor, than in harbor.
It was the only thing ef, for me to
do''
1t is claimed that one she'll killed
100 rnen on tue V;z;aya, rah;Dg the
vessel fore and af.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-07-13
Efforts For Peace Now on
on All Sides.

Rome, July 7-Cardlnsl Ram polls,
the Papal secretary Of state, acting az
der the express instruction. OF The
Pope, vho is muca aFec:c': and DC
pressed over the Dew, om S:st;ago,
bas telegrapned all the Papa! ncoc:os
81 European courts 20 make earnest ef-
forts vith the powers fo7 their ic;e:-
vention 10 the direc,icr Of peace HIS
Holiness personally addressed ;:es-
sage to the Qieen Regent, 10 the :,rm
Of a0 urgent appeal t. her najes'7 70
brine about cessation of hcs;i!lt:es.
The Vatican Journal publishes az ar
,ic!e which says tha; war shou.a oct
be c:ntinue3
II is learoed 10 Vieona ihst il spite
of the resolution OF tho Spanish gov
ernment to coutinre the var. eadeav-
ors for 80 armis;ice, leading 10 peace,
are continued.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-07-13
SchIey 5 Action as
Bold as Ceryera $.
WITH THE BROOKLYN HE
TACKLED THE ENTIRE
SPANISH FLEET.

Of Santiago de Cabs, Monday,
July 4 6 p N, per The Associated
Press Dispatch Boa, Cynthia Il via
por, Antonio, Jamaica, Tuesday.
July 5, via kings;oo, Jauaica. Jaly
5. 2 p After chase Of 90 o'lies
20 the westward, the B-7oz;ya closely
followed by the Oregon, oveFba1:ed
she Cestobai Cclon, sf,e7 she had Tau
ashore and had hauled dowo her aag
Cap, Cook Of the Bcookyp vert 90
aaard Of her, aod The com0sode- ef the
Spanish armored cruiser came toward
30 surrender apd vas taseo GU board
me New York, ~hich cane ap &C aor7
after the Brook!yo sod Oregon lad
completed the cap;are II the Ccistocai
Colon TIE latter vas oo' seriously
damaged, though she was struck sew
eral times by sbo;s fcon the B7oosiyn
aod Oregon
Duriog toe chase c.eve7 msooeo-
vre of Commodore Scniey's 10 heaciog
cue west to Cape Caney, while tie
Cristobal Co!oa had 'ase more south.
eriy d!rcctioa wi;i ,a:ca g.ea,er d;s
:arce 70 cover, rendered ;ae aHsa7a S
escape Impossible
There seems to be 40 doo5: TIA: he
Ccis;ooa! Ce!oo, aud perhaps, ;he
other ,hcee Scaoisn aruorei c:oisers
would have escaped hsa !: 80; ceen 70!
BE ptomp, ac,:ou OF Commcaore
scasy The B:oaslyn, h's 5ag.h'p,
aoue vas 10 position to attack 'Ea
Spanish vessels as taey lei: the barber
ADD the comncdore s,eaneG ,iirec,,: 20
wards 'bem aud eagaged ai fo97 cc1t
sers. !nficfiug gTea: damage u7oa
;hem-
The Oregon vas ne 6rs: ;o'a .he
BroosIyu aud sf'e:war.- zee :o~e,
IDdiapa. Texas aDd ikea closed
around the Spaolagds. al paa,'ag 70 :
deadly FIRE, bat from tie teglhniog 70
the enc of ,he 6gb. 10 b.oofiyo,
Oregon and Gio1ces:er ;ocs the most
important part 10 tie destruction 0: 'he
eaemy.
One man, George Henry Ellis, was
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-07-13
Camara Called Back.


Gibraltar. July 6-Accor5i5os
dispatches received here from Madrid
the Spanish government hSs ordered
ADMIRAL Gamara 70 te;urn TO Span
General Ochaude has arrived a Al
gociras to inspect the sites Of the nex
batteries
Suez, July ESQ :, nj the
Spanish feet commanded by Admiral
Camara has arrived here and mas been
Notified BY the officials of the Egyptian
eovetumcnt that it mast leave this port
within twenty four hours The gov
erument has aiso notified Admiral
Camara that be will not be allowed 10
coal here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-07-13
Let Us Give Thanks.
Proclamation by the Presl.
dent OF The United States.

Washington, July President
Mckinley at 1l:A0 o'clock to night
issued the following proclamation to
the American people:
To the People of the United States ot
America
At this time, when 70 the yet fresh
remembrance of the Unprecedented
success which attended the operations
of the United States feet in the Bay
Of Manila, on the first day of May
last. are added the tidings of the no
less glorious achievements Of the
naval end military arms Of our below.
ed country at Santiago de Cuba, it
is fitting that we should pause, stay
ing the feeling of exultation that too
naturally attends great deeds wrought
by our countrymen in our country's
cause, and should reverently bow be-
fore the Throne of Divine Grace and
give devout praise to God, who
holdeth the nations in the hollow OF
HIS hands and worketh upon them
the marvels of His high will, aud
who has thus far vouchsafed to US
the light of His face and led GU: brave
soldiers Ind seamen to victory.
l therefore ask the people OF the
United States, upon next assembling
for divine worship IN their respective
places Of meeting to offer thankgiv.
ing to Almighty God, who, in His
inscrutab'e ways, now leading our
hosts upon the waters to unscathed
triumph, now guiding them in a
strange land through the dread
shadows of death to success. even
though at fearful cost, now bearing
them without accident Or loss to far
distant climes, has watched over our
cause and brought nearer the success
Of the right and the attainment Of
just and honorable peace.
With the nations thanks, let there
be mingled the nations prayers that
our gallant sons may be shielded
from harm alike on the battlefield and
in the clash of fleets and be spared
the scourge of suffering and disease
while they are striving to uphold
their country's honor; and wltha
let the nations heart be stilled with
holy awe at the thought of the noble
men who have perished as heroes
die, and be filed with compassionate
sympathy for ali those who suffer
bereavement or endure sickness,
wounds and bonds by reason of the
awful struggle And above all, lei
US pray with earnest feryor that lie,
the Dispenser of all Good, may speed
lily emove from US the untold afflic
tons of war and bring to our dear
land the blessings of restored peace
and to all the domain now raTaged
by the cruel strife the priceless boon
Of security and tranquility
William Mckinley.
Executive Mansion. Washington
july 6, 1898.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-07-13
FATE OF THE ALFONSO
XII.

Madrid, July The Spanish
version Of the sinking Of the wac ship
Alfonso MI is that she was chased
By three American war ships while
attempting to er:er the port Of Aia.
riel, and that her commander purpose
" ran her ashore in order to avoid
capture. The officia! report adds
that the Americans fred six hundred
shells at the Alfonso Nj and that the
ship is a complete loss /. is further
stated that the crew of the cruiser
and "part of the "cargo" were saved.