The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-11-18


Washington, Nov, 14-Admiral Wat
son cables to the navy department the
following official report of the wreck
Of the cruiser Charleston:
Manl'a, Nov. ia.-Charleston wrecked on un-
charted coral reef three miles north northwest
Of 0uinapak rocks, north coast Luzon, at $50
on the morning Of November 7. Everybody
safely landed on Kamiguin island, armed with
rifles and two Colts. Natives friendly McDon-
aid made Lingayen gulf In sailing launch.
When he left no opportunity for examination
Of wreck. Northeast monsoon, heavy sea pre-
yailng Reports ship struck easily then
thumped violently. Fire room compartment
flooded; first water-tight doors closed prompt
ly Ship lies settled aft, water one foot from
name. Well out Of water forward; apparently
very steep bank ten days provisions on half
ratlons landed. Helena dispatched from Lin
gayen by Oregon To Kamlguin, due to-day.
The Charleston has been in Asiatic
waters more than year. She was one
Of the first vessels to be sent to Manila
after the destruction of the Spanish
fleet by Admiral Dewey, the navy de-
partment utilizing her for the purpose
of sending ammunition and other sup
plies for the Asiatic station. Just
previous to her assignment to that
duty she had undergone an overhaul
ing at the Mare island navy yard, San
Francisco, and therefore was in prime
condition for her duties. The Charles
ton is one OF the vessels Of more recent
construction and belongs to that class
which is commonly referred to as the
''new navy" She has full compile
ment of officers and crew. The Naval
Register, issued at the beginning of
the year, gives as her commander Capt.
George w. Pingham and lieutenant
commander was Golfred Bloclinger.
For the safety of the officers and
crew not the slightest apprehension
exists. The Helena must already have
reached the island, which is about a
days run from Llngayen, and with
the Oregon, which followed closely,
must have removed the Charleston'E 3
crew several days ago.
six Men Beside Logan Killed.
Washington, Nov. 1.-the follow
ing dispatch received from Gen. Otis
under date of Manila to-day, confirms
the report of the death of Maj. Logan;
Wheaton reports November 10 there was an
engagement near San Jacnto between the
Thirty-third volunteers and 1900 ontrenched
insurgents. Our loss Maj. Logan, by gallantly
leading battalion, and six enlisted men killed
Capt. Green and II men were wounded, mostly
very slight The enemy was routed, leaving 81
dead in the trenches. His loss is believed TO be
300.
Lawton reports from San Jose that in the
vicinity OF San Nicholas, north OF Tayuig
Vessels captured IS carts with the insurgents
war department records the printing pres,
complete Of the insurgent newspaper and larg'
quantity OF rice also captured. The cavalry 4
still actively engaged and the infantry Is press
ARs fsasi rSfsf'l tese Aad
and the HORSES are foraged on rice ana growing
rice straw.
Dewey says 1t Was a Treacherous Coast
New York, Nov 14.-Admiral Dewey
who, with his bride, is stopping at thu
Waldorf-Astoria hotel, was to-day
shown copy of the dispatch announc
; ing the loss of the Charleston. Th'
admiral said:
= 1 am sorry, very sorry. The Charleston wa
, A good ship, but " she had to be lost am glat
at least, that none Of her gallant onicers On
crew shared her fate. | am always intereste
In the welfare Of the men and ships In our nav
A and doubly so In those that have been under IN
command 1t is treacherous coast where IN
Charleston met her doom-one OF the mos
7 treacherous on the whole island Of LuLon.
Gilmore Was In Tarlao November 1.
Washington, Nov. l4.-The followin
was received at the navy department
from Admiral Watson to-day:
!. I,snanad gnanish nrisoners at San Fabian r,