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Grimes again opened on the blockhouse
Meanwhile the infantry was climbing
the slope toward the blockhouse, and
Then Grimes quit, having apparently
done little damage to the Spanish
stronghold.
Captain Grimes is veteran of the
civil war and served from 1851 to 1865.
He began with the artillery in 1870.
He said that he could have finished the
blockhouse had the Spanish artillery let
him alone. But that was not to be ex-
pected. There was not an artillery shot
fired during the morning hours to ST.
lence the Spaniards who were hurting
shrapnel upon the American troops in
San Juan valley, except what Grimes
fired.
Battery F, Second artillery, Captain
c. d. Parkhurst, went TO Ell Poso hill
at o'clock and opened on Fort San
Juan, but the American troops soon got
in the way, and the guns were hauled
off. At 80 this battery opened from
the captured hill upon the city and fired
an hour. The officers say they saw no
target, but the dead walls of the houses.
Bullets played about the guns however,
and Captain Parkhurst and three men
were wounded Battery F was in Law
toms intrenchments during the bonn
bardment and silenced the Spanish on
its front in an hour. At this time the
battery had cover. Shell and shrapnel
were used at the time, and the Spanish
were driven from their iptrenchments.
Grimes was also in the Ll-u J.rdment
and said that he fired at the artillery
trenches. The Spaniards in return did
not reach his battery, but dropped shots
among the American infantry, He lost
two men hit in the bombardmcnt, Ca
pron's battery silenced the Spanish ar
tilery on its front in I hours during
the bombardment. General Shafter
stated in his report that his artillery
apparently silenced the Spaniards. But
battering down brick and stone walls,
Three inch shells are effective against
troops, but cannot do much damage to
heavy works.
The Hotchkiss battery fired few
shots at Fort San Juan, but did not get
to work until the infantry was nearly
to the crest and in the line of fire. This
battery was in the bombardment. Out
of four wounded only one was struck
by an artillery missile. Parker's CAT
ling battery, as is well known, did
wonders, but its missile is the Krag-
Jorgensen bullet. Parker's wounded
were struck by Mausers, His targets
We're men, not walls or parapets Taken
all in all, the artillery did as we'll as
could be expected with smoking powder
against smokeless Mausers.
| GEORGE L. KuME3 =
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on the same level, about. at the third
or fourth shot in answer to Grimes
single shell killed two of Grimes gun
nerB and wounded four. He had 80 men
and three officers in the battery at the
time. Grimes had had the San Juan
blockhouse given to him for target.
and he did his best to make splinters of
the structure. After firing four or five
shots the Spaniards opened up, and then
began three bours' duel between the
American and Spanish gunners 1t is
hard to say which got the worst of il.
A staff officer representing Shafter.
Colonel McClernand, stayed in the bat
terry and kept up communications by
telegraph with his chief. The first shots
of the Spaniards burst high and hit
some of the troops and horses, as we'll
as some Cubans on the hither slope Of
Ell Poso hill As stated, the third or
fourth shot landed on the target, so it
was evident that Grimes would not be
let alone in bombarding Fort San Juan.
The Spanjards had absolute. range and
could see by the clouds Of smoke just
where the American guns were located.
But in firing at the Spanish artillery,
Grimes only guide was the flash, and
that not always seen. The first flash
seen was located between the blockhouse
and a building some distance one side
of it, in the rear. On that range Grimes
pounded away until the military balloon
got between him and the target. The
Spaniards turned their guns upon the
balloon, and the shots dropped among
the American troops.
After the balloon disappeared the
Spanish opened from new point to the
left Of the old one and Of the blockhouse.
The American cavalry had got up the
first spur of the ridge in that direction,
and fearing to drop shots among them,
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Canada u SpOtIed Child.

Canada has many of the peculiarities OF
a spoiled child and ventures upon many
manifestations of these peculiarities that
would not be attempted but for trust in
the protection Of the mothcrland. Many
of its public men, possibly - majority OF
it's people, seem to lack all sense of proper
proportion when considering the adjust
ment of international conditions Tho
impossibility of the successful coercion Of
70, GOO, 900 people by 5000, 900 people Is
not understood. Foolish dreams of bring
ing he United States to terms by with
holding saw logs, nickel and other natural
products are INDUCED in. Our vagarics
and our senseless impudence are a source
of annoyance TO English statesmen, who
look at times with i'll concealed disgust
upon our actions.
Progress, however, is heing made. In
telligence and moderation Of views are
characteristic of n fair proportion Of the
population. Periodical crazes will subsde
in due time, and if the United States were
to adopt toward us "A trade policy fairly
responsive in liberality to our own gem
cral tariff policy toward them an influ-
ence would be brought into action for pro-
noting better understanding and more
widely extended friendship, which would
be more effective than all other influences
combined, Work of the Joint High Com
mission, by a Canadian Liberal, in North
American Review
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on tall wire stem. The balls are made
of rutfies of tulle gathered together at the
center on the same principle that Is ex-
emplihcd in ball penwipers Large flow
ers-oftcn really colossal roses, bluets, etc,
are favoritcs, and there arc toques all OF
flowers, as well as hats having either the
brim or the crown OF flowers, while the
rest is of something else. Open straw and
straw finely embroidered are also much
worn and are very light. he old fashion
of foliage covered with a white bloom is
revived, and great punches of such whit
ened leaves are seen on many hats and
bonnots alone or combined with flowers
Bluets are probably more worn than any
other flower. Then come violets and after
ward crowd of flowers held in about the
same esteem, one as another Roses and
cowslips of all colors and hyacinths have
a prominent place. Less frequently seen,
but exceedingly attractive, are clusters of
hydrangca in the delicate natural shades
of blue, pink, green and lavender combin-
ed with white. These are n charming
decoration for a white or pale gray hat,
and some exquisite models are exhibited.
The picture shows toque of draped
straw OF a cherry red which forms IA largo
knot in front, pierced by long, curling
feather which turns to the right At the
left side is a large bunch of lilies of the
valley The same idea may he carried out
in dark blue straw, with black or brown
feather and bluets. JUDO CHoLLET.
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MARIE STUART HAT.

mingled. Satin is, as ever, the favoritA
material, and the veil is either point lace
or tulle, according to fancy. Tulle is far
more becoming than lace as veil and
for this reason is frequently preferred
even by the wealthiest brides. Lace
forms an attractive ornament for the
gown itself, however, and softens the lus-
ter of the satin agreeably.
Toques of tulle, mousseline de sole and
lace are very much worn, either with a
brim or of the turban shape. Soft, fancy
straw is often mingled with mouSselne
de sole. twisted and interviewer to form
n puffy drapery. These toques require
very little trimming, a tall spray Of flow
ers, a bow of ribbon and an ornament or
n group of feathers being quite sufficient.
III there is a brim, 1t is usually undulat-
ing, and portion of the trimming is
placed so as to rest upon the hair Ruc-
kles are a frequent ornament and are of
steel or rhinestone as a rule.
A picture is given OF an attractive new
model, called the Marie Stuart. II is OF
cream straw and is lined with shirred
tulle to match. Cream tulle forms
large chou in front, and at the side is
spray of pink roses, rising from a chou
of black velvet loops. retained by a gold
buckle. At the left side of the back is
chou OF tulle, at the right chou of black
velvet.
JUDO CHoILET.
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and is laid over rcd silk. There is also
q fancy for black or brown bread sand
witches, cut very thin, of course The
German aniseed bread is often used.
Separate boleros of guipLTe are worn
with summer costumes and can be used
with different gowns for variety. The
bolero is still highly fashionable in all its
forms, and when it has a lining the
pocket, which is now impossible to the
skirt because Of its clnging smoothness,
may be placed inside the left part of the
bolero for the reception Of the little
purse and the handkerchief. The coin
purse of gold or silver links is the favor
lite at present and is made in all sizes
down to a purse only large enough to
contain three or four gold dollars.
The gown Of which an illustration is
given is of hortensia taffeta. The skirt,
which rests upon the floor at the back,
is trimmed with two founces of plated
hortensia mousseline de sole with
puffed heading. Above each flounce are
band of guipure insertion and a band of
black satin. The founces are arranged
to simulate a tunic. The corsage, OF
guipure over hortenSia taffeta, has
plated guimpe of mousseline de sole and
bertha of the same material. The lit
tie plastron and the collar are of guipure
over taffeta, trimmed with a satin band,
as are the cuffs Of the close sleeves. The
belt and bows are Of black satin. The
hat Of hortensia straw is trimmed with
hortsnsia tulle and white feathers.
JUDO CHOLLEr.
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.. Curious Christinn Name.

In the Canterbury Diocesan Gazette
there is an intere IJUg and authentic rec
ord of the use of Acts of the Apostles as a
Christian name. The entries are in the
registers of Boughton under Blean. Acts
apostle, son of Thomas and Elizabeth
Pegden, from Dunkirk, was baptized
Aug 2, 17ob, and the burial of this Actsa-
postle Pegden, aged 20 years, took place
Nov. IA lsb5, The name seems TO have
been abbreviated to Actsy, for the vicar of
Boughton has heard a parishioner speak
of her uncle Actsy Pegden. Again, Acts
of the Apostles, son of Richard and
Phoebe Kennett, was baptized at Bough-
ton church April 81, 1888.
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Scarcely Complimentary.

The incumbent of country vicarage
had long thorn in his side in tho shape
of crusty old farmer who delighted in
opposing and annoying the vicar in every
possible way. The parson, having been
offered another living, accepted it, mainly
to escape his tormontor. Taking leave Of
the parish, he called upon the farmer and
was surprised and even touched by the
mans evident regret and sorrow for his
departure.
why, thought you would he glad to
yet rid of me, " exclaimed the vicar.
The farmer shook his head solcmnly.
NAY, nayl" he said in broken voice
you sec, sir, I've lived here for nigh on
40 years, and my experience of our par
sons is that there's never bad un goes
but Il wuss M comes "-Pearson S Weekly
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q. 'u@ o @, BW Oo0N NUTNoNc.

danger of breaking under the strain.
All of which is merely an evidence that
the captains agitation was overpower-
ing. for he loved his Guilty, and would
have grieved for a month if he had
broken it.
His action in filling his pipe was,
however, apparently just as unconscious
as the doctors in playing with the
thigh bone. for when he had done he
did not light it, but laid it on the table,
and, resting his elbows on his knees
and his chin in his hands, leaned for
ward and anxiously watched his COM
panion's face. His whole attitude be-
tokened an excitement the suppression
of which was actually painful.
DIR. Things face, however, betrayed
nothing. He might have been engaged
in deciding what be would have for
dinner, so utterly calm was his express
sion. 1t was terribly anxious moment
for the sailor. for on his friends de-
cision rested everything Excellent sea-
man though he was, Captain Colepepper
knew well enough that without the
other assistance he could do nothing
He could fit out a ship, it is true, and
take her to the very spot where the
galleon with all her precious freight
had foundered; that much he knew he
could do, but that was not enough
And for the rest he relied absolutely on
the scientific skill of his friend DR.
Tring, If DR.. Tring said "No," then
the Spanish gold must stay where it
was, and Captain Colepepper would
spend his life in the sailing of ships
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Re-enfOrccd by an Echo.

No orator ever less needed the aids OF
art than the great London preacher
Charles ii. Sturgeon, and mono ever used
them less, but when nature helped him
not only in himself but outside of him
self, he welcomed the effect, as he had a
right to do. One striking instance of Il
sermon REINFORCED in this way is related
by a clergyman of the Church of England,
the Rev. ID. A. Doudney
Mr.. Sturgeon was holding outdoor
meetings In the county of Hants Opposite
the Isle of Wight, and one afternoon he
preached to a great throng Of people in q
beautiful valley near the market town OF
Havant.
His text was from the Fifty-hrst Psalm
"Then will I teach transgressors thy
ways" and the sermon was gospel invi
tation. The air was still, and cloudlcss
sun was sinking as he approached the enc
of his DISCOURSE while the attentive hear
ers caught every word.
Apparently they had not noticed, car
ried along as they were by the sweep of hi.
powerful voice, that the valley was tho
home of echoes. Mr. Sturgeon had dis
covered the fact. At the close of his last
appeal, raising his voice, he called to the
congregation: IAN things are ready
Comet Tho Spirit and the bride say
come, and nature herself accents tn,
heavenly invitation again and again
Come! Come! Comet
The echoes took up the word, and from
side to side the brcathless assembly hcart
the repeated call, COMET Come! Comet
till it sank to "A whisper in the distance
Tho narrator describes the effect al
sblilsn nj al mi chn.L II, ~ 4 h.
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not wear the same kind of bicycle suit,
not simply because there is diversity in
taste. but because there arc individual
p, ints to be considered such ms age,
weight and the sort Of riding to be done
A woman who bowls along few miles
upon an asphalted pavement in the level
streets of city can clothe herself much
more daintily than one who takes long
trips over rough country roads, where
mud, water and dust are abundant, tum-
bles a thing to be anticipated and drench-
ing shower not an impossibility, to say
nothing of great deal of exertion and
consequent warmth, prone to wilt frills
and furbelows. Frills and furbelows are
never indeed, appropriate to bicycle cloth
ing, which should be always of the tailor
made order, trim, close and free from float
ing ends and futtering accessories, but
white, mastic and pale gray gowns, patent
leather shoes and similar attire may be
worn by the easy rider, who is contented
with IA spin around the square, whereas
the country excursionist must get herself
up in "a far more substantial fashion.
The cut shows a bicycle costume of gray
cloth, stitched ornamentally with black.
The skirt is short, and there is "a boero
with two steel buttons, having stitched
revers and crcnelatcd collar The pocket
flap, sleeves and cuffs are also stitched.
The skirt waist is Of black and white
check, the belt of tan leather with steel
buckle. The gray straw hat is trimmed
with black. JUDO CHoLLET.
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VERY campaign
does not admit
of the full play
of each arm of
service. There
was no horseback
fighting at San
tiago, although
both Cubans and
Spaniards had
used cavalry in
their warfare. OF
artillery the Gu
bans had little.
The Spaniards
used it at their
troches and for
tifpd citing In
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plenish 1t of late, forgetful of this, we
had been burning the precious grains
with feverish haste, and the Rrinning
little powder monkey who brought me
the tidings declared that there was not
another tub left.
" lis truly vexatious when an hon.
est buccaNeer finds himself in strait
like this, but there was no help for it.
We could not get more powder by mere
wishing, and we could not fire shot
without it. We had naught therefore
but cold steel left to rely upon, hut
cold steel has laid many Spaniard low
at my hands land will, please heaven.
do the like to many more). So, trust
ing in that, l sang out, up helml and
cried for boarders.
1--WE ran down alongside and threw
our grapple. The Spanish gunners
poured in a fierce fire to our deserted
tween decks, but armed with pike,
hanger and boarding AK we scaled
theiI lofty upper works and hacked our
WAY thgouQh the MEETINGS inboard,
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An unusually low shot from the enemy
made the gunner involuntarily dodge.
Capron looked at him impatiently,
who are you bowling to, you dane
ing master?' he demanded. Can't you
see a blockhouse right on tho end of
your nose? Look through these glasses.
See til Now, try it again.
1.-THE next shot landed on the mark.
Now shrapnell' shouted Capron as
the Spanish survivors began pouring
from the blockhouse Give it to them -
"And give it TO them they surely
did"
Grimes battery had far from blood
less experience at San Juan and failed
10 silence the blockhouse. 1t opened fire
at go In the morning from Ell Poso
hill, an elevation about rs feet above
the level and giving perfect view of
San Juan hill and trenches ,, 600 yards
distant. The third shot hit the block
house but seemed to do little damage
The structure was made Of plank walls
Illed in with earth.
San Juan hill is higher than FL Poso
giving the Spaniards the advantage,
Their guns We're back Of San Juan, but
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Only One of the Kind.

1T really is the most extraordinary
regiment that went to the war said the
man who makes it point to keep posted
v hen one of the many regiments came up
for discussion.
in what way" asked the man who
pays little attention to details.
"Why, IL is the only one whose friends
have not prefixcd The Fighting to its
number. "--Chicago Post
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MILLINERY NOTES.
Hats and BOnnets Of the Prevailing
Fashion.

Hats and bonnets are of the ARREST tex
ture, gauze, mousseline de sole and tullo
being immensely employed for them. One
of the most novel and delicate millinery
trimmings consists of large balls of tulle
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OUTING COSTUMES,
Suits For wheeling wenr, For Town
and Country.

Bicycle riding having now become al
most as common habit as walking, the
bicycle costume is an interesting subject
to most women, although 1t is no longer
the burning topic that it was at first, when
it served as bone of contention for ex-
tremists both pro and con. All women do
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ACCESSORIES.
Wedding Wells and Fresh Summer
Millinery.

The new wedding gowns have an i'm
mensely long train, trimmed with flounces
of old point or of pulled tulc, with occa-
sional sprays of orange blossoms inter-
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Fully Occupied.

why don't you get out of debtS' =,
II haven't time 1t keeps me busy ges'
ting in n--Baltimorc Jewish Comment,
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CANNONEERS IN CUBA.
HOW THE ARTILLERY FOUGHT TO
SMASH THINGS SPANISH.

Cnpron and His Guns at worIs-BIncls
Powder spoiled the American Gam g.
Bloody Work Mt Grimes Guns BE-
fore sam Junn-Thc Dombnrdment.
tCopyright. 1899, by O. l.. Kilmerl
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FASHION NOTES.
Novelties For the Up to Date Tea
Table,

An indispensable adjunct to the )
o'clock tea table is the plate OF preserved
fruits These fruits are served on fine
Sevres or Saxony china and arc taken
with a gold fork. Tho tcacloth is al
most entirely composed of rich guipurc
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Copyright, 1899, by @. l.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-06-10

low them everywhere. Last week,
f""r of the i i!! I.g soldiers. kill.
ed proved to he women, dressed as
men, their hair cut shart and carry
ing rifles. Several have also been
captured in Tie same disguise.
The office where I am writing is
in a quaint, old, Chinese building.
the residence Of Il wealthy China,
man, who is married to q half
Spanish and Filipino woman. The
interior is rough, but every article
of furniture is of pure mahogany.
Some tables, 4-S feet have one solid
piece un top inlaid with sea shells
and sandal wood figures. Every,
thing looks rich, the cllinaware an
< ass are beautiful. These frn
buildings the government pays rent
for, and the officers use them foe
quarters, The immense rooms, poi.
iShed ttoors and beautiful ruY
made from banana leaves, max :
one feel comfortable but to look ut
them, ID. Il. Is.
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Notes From Manila.
Mal"l"s, p O.
II miles from Manila.

April 1899.
Think of it, have slept with my
clothes and shoes on for over 9
weeks now, and but few nights We
get enough sleep, as we must be on
the watch, the nigyers fire upon us
from Il distance, but we are seldom
allowed to return fire, at night, as il,
is useless. The march has been
over al immense expanSc of rice
country, sometimes up to our shoe
tops, to our knees, and again to our
waists in water, then through hOr-
rible marshes, waist deep in filthy
mud. We went right on, though
our march was sometimes for miles
through dense pineapple and
banana jnngIrs. Since starting ont,
We have cleared the entire country
back OF u, some toNA5 of eight, ten
and fifteen thousand inhabitants all
gone ahead with the army. In every
instance, they have set some por-
ton of these towns on fire, hut most
of the buildings arc entirely of
bamboo, like chicken-houses stand
ing on bamboo foundations, four
feet from the ground, with II BAN.
300 ladder for steps. | never saw
a class OF people so devoted to clean
wearing apparel as these, but they
have the filthlest homes and sur
roundlligs imaginable.
lhe country is full of chickens
which have been left behind, and
we have Toasted on them for several
weeks. Think of several thousand
soldiers having all the chickens
they could cat! "A common sight
'S 10 see Tie '''en chasing them with
bamboo poles.
-. we reached "a'o'os' Il mics
i'''' S'"'''la' "afch olst' late III