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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-22

the Ulloa, sinking it at its moorings, and
then firing into the arsenal and the town of
Cavite wherever Spanish flag could be
seen. Shortly after one p. m. the Petrol sig
nailed: The enemy surrenders.'
"At this time troops from the batteries on
Sangley Point could be seen getting ont of
the batteries and running up the beach as
fast as possible. While our squadron was
sweeping down to the westward the first or
second time small steam vessel was seen to
come out from behind Sangley Point and at
tempt to pass at full speed ahead of the
squadron, apparently heading for our re-
serves.
1.-The Olympia Immediately opened on 1t
with its secondary battery and the Raleigh,
which had been ordered to leave the main
line of battle and attack anything which
might attempt the destruction of the reserve
squadron, sheered out of line and opened
with its secondary battery. In few min
utes the small vessel turned toward the land,
ran on the beach, and was deserted by its
crew sinking iust e it struck the shoal
wat
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-22

from the flagship, Withdrew from action
going to breakfast as we got out from under
fire of the feet and the batteries IF Sangley
Point and Manila city. A conference was
Immediately held on board the flagship,
where reports of expenditures of ammuni-
ton and casualties were verbally made to
Admiral Dewey.
at was with a feeling of the greatest
establishment, as well of intense gratifca-
ton, that we learned the squadron had ex-
pended only about one-third of its ammuni-
ton and had not lost a single man or re-
ceived injuries worth speaking of. 1t was so
incredible that the commanding officers
stared at each other in establishment.
about ten o'clock 1t was seen that all the
Spanish gunboats had run behind the arsenal
of Cayite for protection; that the Reina
Cristina was aground and in flames; that
the Don Antonio Ulloa's and the Castillo s
stern moorings had been cut; that they were
swinging to the wind, and that the Castillo
was on fire beyond control.
"a little after IL o'clock strange sail was
seen coming up the bay, the Baltimore being
sent to communicate with it. It proved
to be an English vessel.
"Signal was made to go in and destroy
the batteries. The Baltimore, from its posi-
ton being nearest in, was ordered to lead.
The Concord was directed to go in and burn
The Baltimore, being some distance from the
main squadron, was able to get into action
some time before the other vessels of the
squadron could get up. 1t attacked in the
most gallant manner, stopping at one time
directly under the battery at Sangley Point
and pouring in terrific fire.
THE Olympia, Raleigh and Boston fol-
lowed in as fast as they possibly could,
opening on the batteries as their guns could
be brought to bear, driving the Spanish
troops out of the Notifications and silencing
everything in that vicinity. During the Sec
ond part of the engagement the batteries at
Manila remained quiet. As soon as the bat
teries on Sangley Point were silenced signal
was made for the vessels to go in close as
possible and destroy all the Spanish men-of-
war that could be found.
"The Petrol, by its light draft, was en-
abled to get mile or so closer in than any of
the other vessels. The Raleigh, having a
clear field, fred dozen six-inch shells into
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-22
THE BATTLE OF MANILA.
1t Was Won Without the Loss of 3
Single American Life.

1t Was Won Without the Loss of 3
Single American Life.
The story of the battle of Manila reads
almost like piece of fiction. On the morn
ing of May l, 1893, Commodore Dewey
steamed into the harbor. His squadron
consisted of the cruiser Olympia (fagship),
Raleigh, Baltimore and Boston, and gun
boats Concord and Petrol, and the revenue
cutter McCulloch, with two transports.
Here he met the Spanish feet, consisting of
the Reina Cristina, Castillo, Don Antonio
de Ulloa, Isla de Luzon, Isla de Cuba, Gen.
Lezo, Marquis de Duero, Cano, Velasco, Isla
de Mindanao, some, small gunboats and a
transport. The total tonnage of the Amer
lean feet was 19,09S tons and that of the
Spanish real fighting ships was 1922 tons,
but the latter had the support of heavy and
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-22

m DNIRAL GEORGE DEWEY, the
~ hero par excellence of the Spanish
Il u American war, is expected to arrive
at New York Thursday, September %. He
will be accorded a reception surprising in
spontaneity and grandeur anything recorded
in American history. He will be received,
officially, by the government of the United
States, by the state of New York and the
city of Greater New York, and by repre-
sentatives from every state in the union;
and millions of his fellow-citizens viii be
present to express by voice and action the
esteem in which the victor of Manila is held
by the common people of America. After
the New York reception is over, the admiral
will visit Washington, where the president
and his cabinet will tender him reception
and present him with sword of honor,
voted by the congress.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-22

in al, the committee suggests some such sub
iects as s'The Army" and THE Navy" for
one end and soThe West Indies" and The
East Indies" for the other.
A suggestion has been made that arrange
ments should be projected with one of the
gas companies to have the columns of the
colonnade topped with hambeau lights, and
similar lights affixed to the corners of the
cornice of the arch, while the arch itself
should be Illuminated with electric lights.
The arch is to be built of the same ma
terial SIS that used In the gorgeous decorz,
ton of the Chicago exposition, which, as ex.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-22
Making q Billiard Ban.

It requires skilled labor to turn out
billiard ball. One-half of it is first
turned, an instrument of the finest steel
being used for the work. Then the
half-turned ball is hung up in net and
Is allowed to remain there for year to
dry. Then the second half is turned.
and then comes the polishing. Whiting
and water and good deal OF rubbing
are requisite for this. It is necessary
In the end that the ball shah, to the
veriest fraction Of grain. be Of Ger
tain weight.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-22

which three-gun battery of 4.7-inch Hon
toria guns had been erected. Next passed
the Baltimore in its line.
"The Raleigh came next and was abreast
of the rock at 1910 a. m. of May 1. As it
swung into the wake of the Olympia at II: Is
q. M the first gun of the operations in the
east was fred by the Spaniards from e
Fraile rock, the projectile passing over and
between the Raleigh and Petrol. About a
minute after a second shot was fred from
Fl Fraile in about the same direction.
'HThe Raleigh then, at l2:15 a. m, at a
distance of about 500 yards, fred the first
shot on the American side in the Philippine
campaign. Fl Fraile battery continued firing
as the squadron passed, the Concord and
Boston firing as they came by.
In all about six shots were fred at the
<nain body Of the feet, and answered by
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-22

about the same number. AS the McCulloch
came into line it also fred several shots from
its three-inch field guns, with which it had
| been supplied by the Raleigh and the Balti-
| more. Signal was then made for the reserve
squadron to come up on the port side Of tho
main squadron, also asking if everything
was all right. The McCulloch answered
%. X The fleet being by the batteries and
| over the mines a speed of four knots was
signaled.
'The whole squadron passed up the bay
at this speed, steering to avoid the shoals on
the southern side of the bay and expecting to
be about eight miles from Manila at day
| light. It was a night of the most strained
suspense. Signal lights were being shown
from all along the southern side of the bay,
showing that the squadron's movements
were being observed and reported.
''The crews of the various vessels were
ordered to lie down alongside the guns and
get what rest was possible. Moving slowly
| up the bay the squadron was in front Of
| Manila at five a. M, day break. 1t was imme-
diately seen that none of the Spanish feet
| was in that vicinity.
ga signal gun far off to the right disclosed
| the Spanish vessels moored in Canacoa bay,
| close to Cavite, the naval arsenal.
sit was Immediately noted by the firing of
| the vessels and the movements of the boats
| among them that they were taken by sur
| prise. The Olympia signaled Prepare to
| engage the enemy and turned toward Ca
/ vite. As the Baltimore, following the Olym-
| pia, made its turn the battery of 9.2-inch
| Krupp guns on the lunette of Manila opened
| fire.
"The first shot passed over and beyond the
| flagship Olympia. This fire was kept up
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-22
DEWEY FESTIVAL HYMN.

To he Read at the Reception to the
Admiral at Warrington.
The verses given here were written IN
honor of Admiral Dewey. on his return to
the United States from the Philippine is
lands, and in commemoration of the de-
struction OF the Spanish fleet IN the har-
Dor Of Cayite by the squadron under his
command, May I, 1855. This poem. accord
ing to Leslie'S Weekly, IS to be read q
the literary exercises at Washington IN
connection with the admirais reception at
the national capital.
Dewey Comes! Present Armst
Turn out the guard With arms presented
weui
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-22

that is ennobling or commendable in our ma
tional life.
Preparations have been made for the en-
tertainment of 3,000,000 visitors during the
Dewey festival.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-22
STORY OF THE RATTLE.

Told I'm q Few Words by Capt. Cogh-
Ian, of the Raleigh.
Capt. Joseph B. Coghlan, who commanded
the cruiser Raleigh during the battle, has
furnished what is perhaps the best short ac-
count of the famous engagement. He says:
''The Olympia, at about ll:50 of April
80, passed FL Fraile rock. a small islet near
the southern side of the entrance, upon
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-22

well-mounted shore batteries. The result
of the battle was the entire destruction of all
the Spanish vessels and the silencing of the
land batteries. Commodore Dewey did not
lose a ship nor a man, while the Spanish lost
their entire feet, commanded by Admiral
Montojo Trillo, and from 600 to 700 men
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-22

Kong, destroyed the Notifications at the
entrance of Manila bay and took possession
OF the naval station at Cavite. He demand
ed the surrender of the city of Manila, which
was refused, but granted later on.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-09-22

perience has proved, Is capable of withstand
ing the elements for at least year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-06
SIDEWALK LIMIT EXPIRED.
City to Begin Laying Walks In
Southern section.

The time allowed property owners on
Abercorn, Drayton, Bull, Whitaker, Bar
nard. Jefferson and Montgomery streets to
lay sidewalks as required by he ordinance
adopted by Council last April expired yes
terday and the director Of public works
viii now proceed to lay sidewalks on these
streets, the cost TO be charged against the
property owners.
April last the Council adopted an ordi-
nance requiring sidewalks in the section
south of Anderson street fixing the width
of sidewalks, roadways and grass pats,
and the time allowed property owners N
which to comply with the ordinance. Some
were allowed six months, some eight
months and other twelve months. The
first time allowance, which applies to The
streets named. expired yesterday. Direc-
tor Gadsden has already begun prepara-
tons for laying the sidewalk on Drayton
street, after which he wiz proceed with the
work on jefferson street. Granite curb
ing has been laid along Drayton street for
several blocks, and much of it Is already in
place.
Alderman Dixon. chairman of the Street
and Lane Committee, and Director Gads-
den, who were seen together in the dirac-
tors Office yesterday, stated that many of
the properly owners in the southern sec
ton had taken advantage of the notice CIV
en- them and provided suitable sidewalk
Of the required width. This is particularly
the case on Bull street, where nearly all
the property owners have put down artih-
clal stone walks. Many of the lot owners
on the side streets have done the same
thing. On the north and south streets.
however, with the exception of Bull, very
little has been done. The property own
ers will stin be allowed the option Of say
ing whether they will have brick or arti-
fetal stone sidewalks. Unless they express
a preference for artificial stone brick viii
be used
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-06

Want of Election in Prospect Pre-
vents Rush of Prospective Voters.

Want of Election in Prospect Pre-
vents Rush of Prospective Voters.
The county registration has been pros
ceeding OF late with about the usual lack
OF celebrity that is Observable in off years,
those in which no election is to lie held.
Up to yesterday there had been registered
the names OF 3219 voters. of whom 1886
were white and 514 coiored.
The movement, quite as usual, has been
slow, averaging three or four registrations
a day. Some time ago, for some reason,
there was q squirt but this has vanished.
and the registration clerk in the Office of
The tax collector is not overcome by the
amount OF this work he is required 10 do.
For instance, there were yesterday five
registra lions and the day before two. Yes
terdays record was exceptional, and there
are few days when the registration reaches
even this comparatively small amount.
There is never a rush 20 register when
there is no election in the immediate pros
pect ana none or very few. other than
me absolutely pure in heart are accustom-
ed 20 30 10 this tr0Gb.e. The politicians
reserve their Efforts for the time preceding
that day upon which votes are likely to
be most needed ana IN most demand, when
there is Wild scramble for positions be
fore the registra lion clerks desk, either
by those who actually want to register
or by The other, ami almost equally numer-
Gus, band who desire to prevent the op-
posing polltica. faction rolling IN TOO
strong q majority on the books. and hence
occupy places In the line " IN this lauda-
bic end in view. Sometimes indeed.
- even accomplished through this N ans.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-06

Even Money ON the Shamrock Is
Rarity Among BeftOrs.

Crowds were around the Morning News
bulletin boards yesterday TO catch the
news from the great race between the
Columbia and the cup challenger. Sham
rock. From the time the race began
yachting enthusiasts were on hand. and
some remained to see each bulletin as it
was posted. The majority. however were
content from time TO time to see how the
struggle between the feet craft was pro-
crossing.
Again the result Of the days trial was
disappointment. Anathemas were utter
ed against the weather that could not
muster up enough wind to send such swift
yachts through within the time lint
Those VINO take an interest in yachting
and the contest for the cup and they are
many. want to see the tension relieved
and the matter decided one way or the
other
savannah furnishes many admirers OF
each yacht. The gallant Englishman VINO
comes with his Shamrock is looked upon
as "A true sportsman, who has Won the
title by his actions and his bearing and
to the name and reputation OF her owner
the Shamrock is Indebted for much of The
sympathy that Is hers. II Is by no means
an uncommon thing TO hear it named as a
hope that the Shamrock may win just on
account of SIR Thomas Upton.
Yet the patriotism of the vast majority
viii not down before their admiration for
Sir Thomas. They are true to their col
ors and it is America forever. The Column
bia must win, they say, for the cup has
been here TOO many years for it 10 go
across the pond. The performance of the
yachts yesterday judging from the bulle-
tins, induced these ardent Americans TO
believe firmly that the Columbia is the
better, end that she viii repeat in herself
that which has been the history OF the
speed tests Of English and American
built craft.
Inquiries as 10 how the race was pro-
crossing We're common on the streets In
terest Is keen, and in not few 1t Is whet-
ted through dollars being a t stake. No lit
tie betting has been INDUCED in. though,
as a rule, the stakes have not been high.
Many man has q small amount up, the
odds usually being on the Columbia. Oc-
casionaly some one, confident in the
Shamrock, viii back her even, but such
bets are rare, and Columbia admirers think
they have found easy fruit when they so
up against them.
For the next ten days there viii be much
talk Of the yachts and the races. The
five races of the series, with the cup for
the winner of three. win be sailed every
other day. To-day VIII be one of quiet
but tomorrow will again bring the keen
lookout for news of the yachts.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-06
sOCIALS TO Y. VI. c. A. BOYS.
VIII BE Given by Young People of
the Churches.

The Y. NJ. c. A. is preparing to add
another social feature to its attractions
for members this winter
The young people of the different
churches have been asked to give a social
to Y. NJ. c. A. members once a month.
and all answers so far received have been
favorable. The socials Will consist of mu-
sic and recitauons, and will be followed
by refreshments.
The time chosen is the second Friday in
each month. Admission will be only TO
members of the association.
After the social the usual Friday night
game of basket ball will be played. and
to this, as heretofore, the public is invlt-
ed. On such nights the ball game will no,
start before 10 O'clock.
The first Of these affairs will take place
on the 18th inst, and will be given by the
young ladies of the Christian Endeavor
of the Second Presby terian Church.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-06

Contracts for These Supplies Award
ed by County COMMISSIONER.

Contracts for These Supplies Award
ed by County Commissioners.
The County Commissioners awarded con-
tracts yesterday to supply the convicts
and Jail prisoners of the county with ban
kets and red flannel for the ensuing win
ter. Bids on these contracts had been
asked for some time ago, and were opened
yesterday in the Office of the commission
ers at The Court House.
The contract for the supply Of red fan
mel of standard quality, to be used in the
manufacture of winter underwear for the
male and female convicts at the camps,
was awarded TO Foye & Morrison, whose
bid was 1912 cents per yard. To the same
firm went the award of a special contract
for silver gray blankets. forty-six pairs,
at S7ia cents per pair. This was a special
offer on the remnant of a special stock.
Leopold Adler was awarded the contract
for the rest of the supply of blankets that
will be needed, $50 pairs, more or less, at
925a cents per pair. The award of these
contracts about completes those that are
to be given out within the next few
months, most of these having been award
ed at the last monthly meeting of the
board. The contracts for blankets and red
flannel seemed to have been an after
thought.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-06
THIEF CAUGHT ON THE RUN.
Butler Was Selecting Umbrellas as
He Passed Down the street.

Butler Was Selecting Umbrellas ms
He Passed Down the street.
Policeman ]. J. Murphy had an exciting
terday afternoon, the conclusion of which
was marked by the capture and arrest Of
the youthful offender and his being landed
in a cell at the station house.
Murphy caught sight Of the little negro
as the latter was in the act of swiping
an umbrella from the store of J. T. Co
hens Sons, at Drayton and Broughton
streets. 1t appeared that he had been
following this course all down Broughton
street, selecting all the umbrellas that
CHANGED to strike his fancy. and that he
had been doing good business until he
was unfortunate enough to attract Muir
phys attention Murphy attracted his at
about the same time, and the race down
Broughton street. straight away from the
line and in westwardly direction, was
at once begun.
Murphy is quick and agile, but the lit
tie negro was also fleet Of foot and further
animated by consuming desire to make
good his escape. 1t was not until the mid
die Of the block between Bull and Whita-
kcr streets had been reached that he was
caught and the chase had been hard nnd
exciting for every moment of this time
When asked his name. he gave It as John
Butler and volunteered the additional in
formation that he had seen IS summers and
as many winters.
The police have lately been much an
noyed by the continued depredations of
gangs of negro thieves. of just about But
ler's age, whose activity is incessant, and
whose zeal for their thievish success is un-
tagging. Dozens of them have been ar
rested and sent to the chain-gang or coun-
rally to decrease their number or the
amount of crime they commit All or
most of them have already been many
times arrested and punished. and thar they
are still at their old tricks emphasizes the
oft-urged plea for reformatory Upon
this need the officers of the police depart
ment are accustomed to make frequent
comment
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-06
WENT CUNNING FOR FIREMAN.
L. a. COllini stirred Up strife in No.
Engine House.


L. A. Coflni, armed with a revolver and
with blood and determination, striving for
possession of his eye, created lamenta-
bic degree OF CONSERVATION yesterday az
ternOon. in No. . engine house, at West
Broad and Indian streets.
Collini jumped into re house On an arm
ed search FOR one of the tiremen. who, he
insisted, had insulted his wife, ana Of
whom he demanded an affect apology ana
complete satisfaction. The firemen, it is
said, kept discreetly out of The way. while
Palrolman Brantley pounced upon Colini
and marched him OFF 70 the stat on house.
Soon after his arrival here he was admit
ted 10 bail for lis p Jear2nce a This mlrn-
ing's session of the Police Court
There is no doubt but that Collini
thought he had ample ground fcr all that
he did, and that h was convinced that the
fireman's actions towards his wife had rot
been what they should have been. The
ground Of the legged wrong does not fully
appear but Colliui stated that he had al
lowed the other man two days TO make
reparalicn and thar he cons dered this al
iowance ample As 1t was he did not en-
counter his intended antagonist and hence
did no damage.