davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
GENERAL BuLLER's OFFICIAL REPORT.


THE BRITISH COMMANDER TELLS BRIEFLY
THE STORY OF THE DAYS DISASTER.
London. Dec. 1G, / a. m.-The following is the
text Of General Buffers dispatch announcing
his reverse:
Chieveley Camp December IS. $40 p. m.
Butler 10 LansdoWne.
! regret TO report serious reverse. | moved
In full strength from our camp near Chieveley
al o'clock this morning. There are two ford
able places in the Tugela River, and II was my
Intention to force passage through at one of
them. They are about two miles apart
My intention was to force one or the other
with one brigade supported by a central bri-
gade General Hart was to attack the left drift.
General Hdyard the right road, and General
Lyttleton TO take the centre and to sup
port either.
Early in the day l saw that General Hart
would not be able 70 force a passage, and di-
rected him 10 withdraw. He had however at
tackled with great gallantry and his leading
battalion the Connaught Rangers. | fear suf-
Tered great deal. Colonel !. q. Brooke was
seriously wounded
then ordered General Hdyard to advance,
which he did and his leading regiment, the East
Surrey, occupied Colenso Station and the houses
near the bridge
Al that moment heard that the whole art-
'VIy had sent TO support the dttdck-the l1th
ana G6th Field Batteries and six naval 12-
pVunder quick frers-under Colonel Long had
auVanced close to the river, in Longs desire to
y. tne enemy, who suddenly opened a CALLING fire
se az close range, killing all the horses, and the
ssunuers We're compelled to stand TO their guns.
, Y'ne VI the wagon teams got shelter FOR the
naoGD oGDs 10 donga. and desperate efforts were
IT. " bring out the field guns
two v Tyln' nre' however, was too severe and only
driyers e saved saved by Captain Schoheld and some
s.t whose names / will furnish.
80, @ neI most gallant attempt with three
iis ot.i p" as as made by officer whose name VIII
JU,"a VI the eighteen horses thirteen were
"'}i anu as several drivers were wounded, /
thot ouia ho' allow another attempt. as II seemed
, na' Ihey would be a shell mark, sacrificing life
saIahl attempt 10 force the passage.
., niaulpported by artillery, directed the troops
" wItndraw. which they did In good order.
a iioughout the day considerable force Of the
LnTHy was pressing my right flank, but was
Sp Hept PACK by mounted men under Lord Dun
TgnaIu tn ana part Of General Barton's brigade
m uay was intensely hot and most trying TO
W 11oPs whose conduct was excellent.
e. We nave abandoned ten guns and lost by she'll
@ 're one: Inc losses in General Hart's brigade
are FEAR heavy although the proportion of
'enereiy wounded u.s. hope not large.
me l4th and O9th Field Batteries also suf-
iered severe losses. We have retired 10
camp al Chieveey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
ROER REPORTS FROM MAGERSFONTEIN.
ONE ESTIMATE OF THEIR LOSS IS A HUN
DRED KILLED AND WOUNDED

DRED KILLED AND WOUNDED.
Pretoria, Dec 1.-THE following official an
nouncement has been made
General CEonje reports that yesterday there
was desultory fighting till g. when heavy can
non fire was resumed. The Scandinavians
stormed a difficult position. but ii became un-
tenable. and they suffered severely. ! was un-
able to send help. The British were in over
wheImjng force hut must have had at least
600 men put out Of action, either in killed
or wounded.
Another official report, from Captain Finnhart,
says:
There were no signs OF surrender, the burghers
fighting with conspicuous bravery, and main
tanning their positions under heavy British hre
Our cannon were Of very little use, The British
were greatly assisted by balloons Twenty
forward between the fighting line and the
enemy's camp Our loss is not definitely known,
I estimate It at 100 killed and wounded.
telegraph operator at the Modder River
wires:
Gun and Maxim firing has been proceeding
eince ! 30 this morning At 10 cannonading was
roceeding and at . the fighting was reported to
he very severe The BOBer force along the river
hank was being heavily attacked, and Is receiv-
inc assistance from the other Boer forces.
II 10 NOT known whether the operator refers
TO the fghting OF Monday or TO renewed hght-
ing on Tuesday
London. Dec ia special dispatch from the
Modder River says the firing reported by
telegraph operator was a resumption OF tn"
lighting between General Methuen's forces and
those OF the Beers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16

since the days of the Indian Mutiny the British
nation has not been confronted with so painful
and anxious situation. The blow is a heavy
one, but the duty Of the Government and Of the
people is 10 show that 1t will not in any degree
weaken the resolution TO prosecute the war.
The Government is certainly acting with
prom Gtude. IT has beer la1-ounced officially
that arrangements will be made for the early
dispatch Of the Seventh we'll as the Sixth Di-
vision and for making good the losses sustained
by the artillery. 1t is feared, however, that the
moral effect on the Dutch inhabitants Of the
Cape Colony of this latest and greatest defeat
sustained by the British since hostlties began
will be extremely serious, and II is scarcely to
be doubted that It will aggravate the difficulties
facing the British army over the whole field of
operations in South Africa.
On the other hand. this Is a popular one.
and successive defeats will not dampen the
spirits Of Englishmen who are ready to make
any sacrifices in men and money that may be
needed to bring the campaign to a successful
issue.
No war correspondent with the British forces
in Natal has managed as yet to get an inde-
pendent account of the battle through, but a
detailed description cannot be long delayed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
TROUBLE AT NANZANILLO.
TROOPS HELD IN READINESS BY CAPTAIN
PARTELLo

PARTELLO.
Santiago de Cuba. Dec. 15.-Canta,n Partello.
commanding at Manzanillo has had troops ready
for Immediate action since December s. when three
prominent Spaniards-Senors Rodon. Mestre and
Ferrit-gave a banquet In honor Of the arrival Of
friends from Spain. The Cubans said that the
Spaniards were celebrating the death Of Antonio
Maceo and a mob led by the Mayor. attacked the
house and demanded the expulsion OF the offenders.
Captain Particle intervened and restored order for
the time being. but the mob returned daily until
to-day when the Spanlards. fearing violence came
70 Santiago.
The spaniards assert that they had no intention
whatever of sighting the Cuban commemoration
in honor OF Maceo. They believe the mob leaders
were endeavoring to cause trouble with the Ameri-
cans and TO stimulate an uprising.
ANOTHER lot OF concealed arms has been captured
near Guantanamo by the Rural Guard: A party OF
colored Cubans was preparing 10 distribute the
WeaDOnS,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
ROERS NOT TO BE DRAWN.

Frere Camp Dec. 13, noon.-The expected
artillery duel between the British and the Boer
forces did not come off to-day. The British
bombarded positions around Colenso. but the
Beers did not reply
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
THE NEWS IN LONDON.
xo WEAKENING IN THE RESOLUTION TO
pPosrCIrTE THE WAR IN AFRICA.
rny CABLE TO THE rR1BuxE.l

fBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNEl
1o,aon Dec 16 6 a. m.-The news Of the de-
feat inflicted by the Beers on the British under
General Butler came to hand too late to be
freely commented upon by military experts In
this mornings newspapers and criticism is for
the most part withheld until further particulars
of the engagement are published. On all sides,
however 1t is agreed that Buffers reverse is
particularly unreasonable, since II Will delay the
relief of Ladysmith. The Times says that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
GEN. BULLER MEETS DISASTER.
FAILS TO FORCE PASSAGE OF THE TUGELA AND LOSES
ELEVEN GUNS AND MANY MEN,


dispatcb
he
lost
an attempt yesterday force the passage Tugea River
M failed British retired to Chevey Camp
The the due other British
pitsb officer in falling into a Boer trap"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
WHITES HEAVY GUNS AT WORK.

London, Dec. 15.--A special dispatch received
here to-day from Frere Camp says that stimuli
taneously with the bombardment Of Colenso
furious artillery duel began between the garri-
son Of Ladysmith and the Beers on Umbulwan
Hill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
WATERWAYS FOR CHRISTMAS

,As gift on Christmas Day. WATERWAYS
tenTd.F tDLAk F0uNTAIN PEN will prove an agreeable
Dealers or at WATERWAYS. ISL Broadway, N. X
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
AMERICAN CAPITAL IN RUSSIA.

London, Dec 1s.-The Vienna correspondent OF
The Times" says;
The "Poltische Correspondence" has been informed
that n Philadelphia firm is negotiating with the
Russian Government for the construction OF large
iocomotiye factory at a suitable point the
Siberian Railway and also for a rail mill. at a total
cost OF 100000. which will be provided by Amer
aliata
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
Continued on fourth page.

ELL ANCE PENNSYLVANIA LIMITED. SPEED
% hours 10 Chicago. % hours 4s minutes to ST.
Louis; 21Ih hours to Cincinnati. via picturesque
Pennsylvania Railroad.-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16

GOTHAM PLAY TONIGHT. WORK TOMORROW
1ackawannas new train. IN service pee y, leaves
NeH 80 - .o5 A NJ Oswego IL :55 A NJ. Binghamton
S.m NJ Elmirs TOO A. M-Advt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16

CINCINNATI INDIANAPOLIS AND ST LOUIS.
Splendid service by the New-York Centrai-Big
Four Route Leave Grand Central Station every
day at 100 and 30 =. M-tAdvt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16

POLAND! PoLANDl POLANDl POLANDi
Pure Sparkling. Delicious. Tel us cortandt..-
kSvt. =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16

POLANDl PoLANDl POLAND PoLANDl
Recommended by eminent physicians for purity
Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16

PoLANDi POLAND, POLAND, PoLANDl
Try ri Poland Water Depot Park Place. n. y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16

TO CINCINNATI VIA PENNSYLVANIA LIN
TIED, NO EXTRA FARE.
Leaves New-York (West 23rd st. StatiOn) 955 A.
VI daily; arrives Cincinnati $40 A. NJ. flying
palace.-Advt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16

A daglIerreoiype can be restored 10 It's original
beauty or copied by lockwood. Bway dom ST.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16

The New-York Central has eight trains every day
10 Chicago: ak 10 Cleveland; three 10 St Louis
Two to Gincinnati. two 10 Toronto; four % Mon
trea; five TO Detroit; twelve 70 Buraio and NiagaIa
sixteen between New-lork and Albany ana Troy
AA.ra
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16

POLANDl POLANDl POLAND! PoLANDl
The purest natural spring water In the world
Advt-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
MORE FIGHTING AROUND KIMBERLEY.

MORE FIGHTING AROUND KIMBERLEY.
London Dec lj.-The War Office has dis
patch from Colonel Kekewich, dated Kimberley
December 10. saying
The Beers have reattacked Kuruman, and
have again been repulsed by loyaiists ana
Bechuanas.
The Kimberley forces made "A demonstration
nortbward December o. and drew five hundi ed
Beers and three guns. Fighting ensued Tor sew
Continued on third pugcD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16

THE safest and surest OF Cough remedies
Inc eIAYNE'S EXPECTORANT.-Ad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-16
UNEQUALLED SERVICE.

Continued on third pnEcJ
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-03-03
WARNING for SchnnIInh'mma.

The course 81 a teacher in some
rural schools is moi Unmarked by pit
Ills. One y wing lady thus engaged
tells m amusing story Of the anxiety
her conduct unwiitinrly caused the
mother OF II OF her pup L.. Tho
pupil III question Was an overgrown
and stupid, but We II behaved boy OF
pinrteen. namcd Tobias Hodge. lie
was older by several years. and far
bigger than my Other pupil in the
schO'l ], but he WAS not so we'll ad
van:ed in his s'ulies rs some OF the
younger ones. lie seemed so nnxions
To learn that the teacher often got
hi II tn remain after school for the
purpose Of assisting him III hia
studies. Their homeward way lay
over the same rad. and they woulI
walk h"me together after the hard
place in the lrssops had been nmde
ensy Tor Tnb:as
Often IN the morning, when she lcii
HON" to 81" to the scnonbouse. the
teacher w"nld find the hoy waiting
Tor her. and shc tmc'fully gave him
several LESSONS in prli:rncss. such M
lifting his hat to her and n,ler ladies,
md assisting her over bad places IN
the road. She was beginning Ia feel
Tint she might really make something
ont oi Tobias. when her efforts on
his behaf received n sudden check
h. tho receipt ~ the following note
from l,iI widowed mother:
hradhum-I jus want to say that /
have hPerd be Won are carrin on
with my sol Tobe. mn MI { got tn saw
is that he amt ~ marryin age. md ]
AIN his 2ardren. \ word tn the wise
onghi 10 he sunishent.-LOndUn Eel.
cgraph.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-03-03
nARr,x.s suo,. lAL BILL.

The senate bin. No. q. introduced
by Martin OF Douglas county, Is one
in which The requirements are such
that hardly an! difference would be
made by lie pafssGe from the present
mode Of practice. Tho requirement
that stands out most prominent AMI
winch seems tn be the principal Oh
ject OF the bill is tba, where the iu &c
u related to either party, OF to an at
torney thereof, by copsapguinity or
affinity within the third degree, he
shall not act as such in the action.
This bill simply relieves either attor.
ney in an action from making request
for another judge to hear the case.
Under the present practice in the
district corrt Of Nevada the same
mode OF prot ure is taken il either
counsel has cause to believe that the
Judge, before whom the case has been
set for trial, Il biased in favor Of the
opposition.
II the condition OF the present law
IL not improved what use is there in
passing a bill making a Law which in
jures men prof %esionally. as such
would be the cas. in the mentioned
bilf For example, a client has a
case which demands immediate at.
tention and action must be taken
without delay in the district COURT.
A person with such n case would not
seek counsel in the elder Mr.. Curler
OF Reno. for under the provisions Of
this act he would have to make APP
plication to Judge Curler Ia hnv,
him request some other judge in the
state to come mud sit upon the case.
This would in many instances cauIe
serious delay, as the judge, to whom
the request is made, might have
pressing court matters i'll his own
district which could not be left,
therefore Mr.. Curler wonld have to
wait to auit the convenience Of tie
judge. Naturally the client would
say that other counsel must be
sought, and with such a state OF
affairs existing Mr.. Curler would
lose a good portion Of his practice
necessitating his removal to other
fields Of labor thereby, in one sense
of the word, deprivinR him Of MAIN
tanning an independent livelihood in
the locality which was sougt and
chosen al his home.
From outw ard ppe an c, s there is
spiteful motive against parties to
whom the bill would effect. Amy
bill imbued with such motives de
serves defeat from it's tir5t introduc.
ton and unless some real principle Is
manifested we believe 1t should not
become u law Silver State.
From what We can learn of the
Martin bill it is intended to ruin
Judge Curler for the benefit OF ono
or two other attorneys in Reno snd
Carson. The legislature thou d not
lend itself TO such schemes and no
law should be placed upon our stat.
ute books 10y which the business Of
n man wou,d be ruined for the
benefit Of another. There is nothing
right about it and the legislature
should kill it.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-03-03

At ~ int meeting ~ the trustees
~ the phi,lir and high schnola he'll
thia afternoon il was hcci led IN clio 10
both sch ',ls FOR two weeks from last
Moniay. Thia ac'ion ,vas taken nficr
consnltin0 with ORA Hold. Gardner
md Mcdowell. al 81 whom advised
thar the schools he closed until the
pre- seni sict ness abat n
Tho 'n1rla nls, suggested that
none but tuner u services hp held in
the church dnr no lint ii nc aud TINT
the Sunday schools nlpo he closed for
That time.
The boards feel nm Ter Obligation
1" the physicinna Tor their kindly
interest 10 the mater md he advice
pa freely given.
Tho 40 i'm II the trustprs viii meat
with the ~ b ol,a'inu ~ MI our ciii.
q nj ma IL Will have u tendency a. stop
the present Il nth rate.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-03-03
Death of Mrs. CraiEhrad.

Onr community was i~nrIprcssihly
shocked last evening nj 'le news OF
the sudden death 81 Mrs. j. n. Craig
head She WAS horn in Louisville,
Nv, Feb. /. 1850. Imt hn ! livei III
Fix" Tor nearly thirty yrar-. Very
few Of the present inhabitants have
resided here so long. Her mother
died when she WIS u chill l.; hut her
father still lives in the S ,idi"rs'
Home. Innn'svill.. cal. She leaves
two children. Lnnvau aud Benson.
who deeply feel the bitterness IT he ir
great loss.
Mrs. Crairhead was a woman of
superior intelleriurl 40 lily. She
was fnrd ~ book. md was Hn *
re"l,nrly interesting conversations
alist. \ few hours before her death
she was III cuss.ng wi II Il V. Mr..
Plumm"r, the III" OF es advances by a
book they had jut reed. and see ned
IN than usual health and spirits.
-ln the milst " life we are in
denih.T Going on intn the yard at
ter supper. her daughter held the
lamp 8" TINT The mi.ht lind her way.
fnr th" night was lark. She remark
ed. Il shall have liEh' enrnch nraIne
hack by Col grant that the light
nf eternal Truth WIS shining round
her when she returned.
Mrs. Cr"ighrnd was greatly beloved
toy Il host n friends. Kud and
thoughtful. there AZ" many people III
Elko who remainder lii:le deeds Of
love performed hy. her willing hands.
II is pr"nsnnt tn recall in rnsae 81
sudden and uD xnected death lik"
this, any little incident TINT helps Ia
show the cnI diti"u 81 the loved on.'a
mind. In church nn Sun lay night
while tl" choir sang. sOh mother
dear, Jer salrm.r she hispercd to a
I lend. ais not that lovely? ?" lilo
near we are sometimes without ;Snow-
ing it. +" orr journeys end
To fhr hereayed chill lren " weekend
onr heartfelt sympathy. and @pray
That II" Who holds lif,'s h nhe. may
keep her lowed oncs in his h md
The funeral will lake place from
the Episcopal church tomorrow
"Wednesday Afternoon Mt 2 u'rl OK.
Friends and arquaiD'an 'es are re-
spPcifully invited Il" attend.
The remains VII liz in state at her
late residence between the hours ~
I:30 and go Wcdne day afterno N
md all those VIII" de ir Ia look IN m
her familiar fee FOR the In t time arc
roqucs'"d +" do so bet wccn those
hours. The cnsket will be cl ,.el ut
$50 md will not be opened at the
funeral.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-03-03
c.riIn.. M..qu. Bali.

4. En-. ISDEPESDEST; Elk N'vada:-
The mas querade ball given unirr the
management, nf the A.. o. U. ". Ls'ge
proved a grand success in every way,
and. at the same time. afforded any
amount Of pleasure TO all that attend
ed, which. owing to the gn at number
present.. must hnve h-en all the pCo-
rle in town, besiie.a great num'sr
from TN, surrounding IS,upiry. The
number masked were in proportion
to the spectators, and in their re-
spective characters were us follows:
Frank Williams, Porto Rico: Roy
Tnor bs. Americas; Miss Jessie Cleary
ana Nellie McKellips, twins: Albert
Highfield. hod carrier; Charley Boyle.
clown; Miss Griffin, japanese gown;
Henry McKenip+, onru gentleman
trying for III. cake walk; Dora Maui,
a darkey girl trying Tor the cake walk;
Oliver Hratop. the dark toxin belle;
Mrs J. Ingstron, the San Francisco
Bulletin; Maggie Hanifap, black dia.
mond; Mrs Griffin. queen OF dia-
monde; Nrthur Hnntsmai, domino;
Mrs E. Cameron. fancy dress; W
Dwyer, dnmiuo; Mp. NJ. VI. Cain,
cards; Rena Heaton. night; II y
LEONARD. ComInssary General Ecan,
U s a; Owen Tucker, domino; Mrs
Shaughrnessy. Lone Mountain ghost;
Mrs. ID S Kernel. one Mountain
ghost; j W lieatop. II II Heaton. NJ
& Dermiti, brotherhood tiremen; Q
Dillarh. the Jew; j Y-arrrn. clown;
W 4 King. sai'or hoy, Mrs. P'arce
! Klond, Ike; Jessie Reynolds. fire crack,
es; Walter Pearre, chain ganged en-
gineer : Mrs. SRdler, Jspanes" GO
tune: Mrs. Oven, Virginia ms.. but
Mr.. Wallender. clown; \ Thatcher
wauderer; Joe Daynonl I. ha! inc
/ time: MH. Gra., Wadsa orth dude,
Mrs. Hough, 'dudeeme; Mn. Stewart
Chrnaman; W Rain and q Brad
burn, two San Franc;sco hobs; Mr.
Barnard. Mrs. Sally Grinder 81 Wolf
vile; Mrs. Maui. black dnm'ro. TIE
prize for the hest sustain Il character
was awarded tn Miss Dora Maui.
Mr.. F. Ennor is rapi lily improving
from his long sickness.
! There are two tie s cases ~ measles
in town, Mr.. Bi-lar and Mrs. Spariss,
but we are glad tn know that the cuo.
tagiOn has abOnt run it, course.
Mrs. Liss;.ck and family will soon
leave the town and take up their new
home at WRdsworth.
W. b.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-03-03

rle little game OF billiards which
Champions Dewey aud Mnntejo play
ed at Manila last May has never been
corr, city reported, it new appears.
The naval experts ut Washington
have now made d chart nf the whole
affair, and declare that the best shot
OF g. was OH the Spanish g~entleman's
side.
1, was the six-cushion shot mt tn"
cruiser Baltimore, 1t was the ON.
shot that drew blood from the A.meri.
cans, vomiting eight men.
The pni-ctile that executed this
fancy movement WIS "a ais-;uch c.
pound one. II came frum the Can
acao battery on shore. At IFS tirsi
hit it entered the Baltimore two feet
above the upper deck, gong through
two thicknesses ~ on fourth nch
st. el " the ships side.
This, OF rour -, uidn't hirder til"
co ponud plunger i'll the least. II
kept straight ahead on a downward
incline. Incidentally il touched of
two 3 incl. shells lying upon The deck.
! The explosions Of these shells werr
" hat wounded eight men. But the
| Spanish shell went right on. II hit
the deck at Il slauiinI angle anh PEN
etratei till il struck n heavy derK
beam. Tins was cracked like a pipe
stem.
The shell then glanced upward. II
emerged from the wooden deck md
ninde 4 liue for the steel wallI of tn.
! engin" nom skyIi.h'. By this time
the SHE'LL nose hal IH'en turned W..
ward, so it struck the steel combimg
of the SIX! light side On.
Ii uade II tremend ms rent. carry.
ing away almost b Oily the st""l
cumhinc. making holes eighteen
inches long lay six inches vile.
Striking heavier steel work at the top
81 the skyligh', the projrctile was lie
tlrcte,i downward again. II WAS then
p , pared to execute the fine / move
ment OF all.
Sira ghi fur the shi"l ! OF thee Iucn
gun on the port side it flew. II
struck on the upper side ~ the cir
cular steel shi' III ~ this gun. Then
a marveInn- thing happeue |. Ia
able tn 20 through the shield. II
glanced upward, hen bociwarl and
bounded back across the deck i'll the
opposite direction. II had bent that
solid steel held one inch from Its
normal shape.
In turning this snmersaulr the shell
hit tl,e recoil c, Under nf the 6 innl,
gun and Disabled the ca riHge.
But the rroj'ctile was still lowing
mrrrily along. IL sw""ped dow n and
again 'o"k "a monthfuI ont Of the
wooden deck. and then veerad up
upward.
The tricky shell woulI then have
escaped from the Yankee ship il it
had mol come i'll contact with the up
right iron pipe Of Il rentila UT. II
made Il big dent III that K" ii stone
won!d in a s%toveIipe. aud then fell to
the deck with it, 'orce spent.
IT then became a souvenir. md has
earned IL place in history as the most
skillful hot made 10y the Spaniarl-
during the whole naval wal OF 1898. =
New York journal.