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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-09-14

While the destruction of the smaller yes
sells was going on by a boats crew sent in
from the Petrol, the Olympia got under way
and steamed over for Manila, starting with
no vessels to aid it. The Raleigh, Boston
and Baltimore followed as soon as they
could get their engines going, leaving the
Concord, which had Just Joined the fleet after
the destruction of the Isla de A1indanao and
the Petrol to carry out the destruction of
the remaining vessels.
THE Olympia succeeded in reaching Ma
Mia and anchoring in front of the city be-
fore any of the other vessels of the squad
ron could catch UP to it.
Zone of the bravest things and prettiest
sights that one could well imagine was the
reserve squadron, by order of the admiral,
running in and anchoring inshore of the
Olympia. Communication was established
with the shore by landing some of our peo-
pie on board a neutral vessel, where our
acting consul, Mr.. Walker, the British con-
sui, conferred with them and carried into
Manila the admirals ultimatun"
On May 2 Commodore Dewey cut the cable
communication between f4apila ard Hong
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-09-14

which three-gun battery of 4.7-inch Hon
toris 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 l. As it
swung into the wake of tie Olympia at ID: Is
a. m. the first gun of the operations in the
east was fired by the Spaniards from Ell
Fraile rock, the projeetile passing over and
between the Raleigh and Petrol. About a
minute after a second shot was fired from
Ell Fraile in about the same direction.
''The Raleigh then, at l2:l5 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 fired at the
main body of the fleet, and answered by
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-09-14
THE NEW YORK RECEPTION.
Three Million People Are Expected to
Participate Ia IT.

Three Mil1iO0 People Are Expected to
Participate Ia 1t.
The Olympia, her ADMIRAL, captain and
crew Will he received September % by Resr
Admiral Sampson, on bekGlf of the govern
ment, by the governor Of New York, the
mayor Of the city, and other dignitaries.
There viii be great Esval parade up the
Hudson river. banGuets and receptions, and
on September % there will be great land
parade, and governors by the score, from the
east ard the west, and the north and the
south, surrounded by gaudily dressed
stats, viii vie with each other to tell Dewey
what the people of the land think CT him.
And they VIII tell him pleasant things.
They will tell him that he is the central fig
ure of the Spaaish-American war; that his
was the only victory not tainted by charac-
ter-destroying jealousy; that his diplomacy
was as triumphant as his fighting. They will
tel him that in spite of sensational news
paper correspondents, who would make a
monkey OF the lion, the people have an abid-
ing faith IN his common sense and his judg-
ment Of men and affairs. And all this hon.
age will not turn his head, for Dewey is a
true American who believes in the people
and who knows that charlatanism and often
sive jingoism are not American and that yell
low journalism does not represent anything
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-09-14

various Spanish gunboats or smaller vessels
followed its example. The Reina had been
under way but short time when steam was
observed issuing from its main escape pipes,
showing that it was badly injured
''Soon after it apparently lost control of
itself, and one of the gunboats was seen to
shove its bow around and point it to the
westward, showing that it's steering gear
must have been injured also.
cit continued to maneuver, being turned
by a gunboat for about half an hour, when
it became stationary, and it was afterward
found it had touched bottom and stuck.
It and the various gunboats being under
way and maneuverng without any order
often punched themselves in a way most
satisfactory to the Americans, as with the
proper distance all our guns could fairly
hail projectiles aboard them without miss
ing shot: Several of the Spanish gunboats
had lighters heaped with stone dashed on one
side, with the idea of protecting the sides of
the vessels from our projectiles.
Keeping up terrible and well-directed
fire our squadron swept five times in front
of the Spaniards. and then. under signal
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-09-14

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 feeling of the greatest
astonishment, as well as of intense grati6ca-
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. It was so
incredible that the commanding officers
stared az each other in establishment.
About ten o'clock it was seen that all the
Spanish gunboats had run behind the arsenal
of C6vite for protection; that the Reina
Cristina was aground and in flames; that
the Don Antonio Ulloa's and the Castillo
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 a 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
Tbs Concord was directed to go in and burn
the transport steamer Isla de Mindanao
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. It 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 as close as
possible and destroy all the Spanish men-of-
war that could be found.
''The Petrol, by it's light draft, was en-
abled to get mile or 20 closer in than any of
the other vessels. The Raleigh, having
clear field, fred q dozen six-inch shells into
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-09-14
Making a BilIiard nou.

1t requires skilled labor to turn out a
billiard bah. One-half o. it is first
turned, an instrument of the finest steel
being used for the work. Then the
half-turned ball is hung up in a netand
IS allowed TO remain there for a year to
dry. Then the second half is turned.
and then GENES the polishing. Whiting
and water and good deal of rubbing
are requisite for this. 1t is necessary
in the end that the ball shall, TO the
yeriest fraction of a grain. be of a GER
tain weight.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-09-14

the Ulloa, sinking it at its moorings, and
then firing into the arsenal and the town of
Cavite wherever a 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 out 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.
'sThe Olympia Immediately opened on it
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 a few min
utes the small vessel turned toward the land,
ran on the beach, and was deserted by its
crew. ainking just as it struck the shoal
water.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-09-14

rotary of the lighthouse board. During
1928 he commanded the Juniata on the
Atlantic station.
In September, 1884, Lieut.. Dewey was
made captain. and placed in charge of the
Dolphin, one of the four vessels which
formed the original white Squadron" He
was placed in command of the Pensacola, of
the European squadron, in the following
year, remaining as its commander until 1888,
when he became the chief of the bureau of
equipment and recruiting, with the rank of
commodore.
The duties and rank of Capt. Dewey re-
manned unchanged then until 1893, when
he became a member of the lighthouse
board. He received bis commission as com
modore February q, 1886, being about the
same time made president of the board OF
inspection and survey, which position he
occupied until January, 1898, when he was
placed in command of the Asiatie squadron.
On May 7, 1898, Commander Dewey was
promoted to be rear admiral and gwen the
thanks of congress. Still later he was made
full admiral by act Of congress.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-09-14
PRESENTS FoR THE HERO.
Some OF the Treasures to Be Given to
Dewey by the People.

some OF the Treasures to Be Given to
Dewey by the People.
Beside the sword that is to be presented
70 him by the nation, Admiral Dewey will
on his return be made the recipient of many
costly presents, among them a handsome
piece of work for his flagship, to be present
ed by the citizens of Olympia and the state
of Washington. It is a bronze panel, which
will be placed on the forward turret of the
ship, betweea-the two big guns. It weighs
300 pounds, is four feet high, while its great
est breadth is A feet. Paul w. Morris de
signed the panel, under the direction of D. c.
French. The panel viii contain the historic
legend: "Gridley, you may fire when ready"
the words with which the battle of Manila
was opened. Another is a decorative tab
let, designed by Raphael A. Weed. The tab
let, which measures about three by four feet
in size, is something unique, the design be-
ing burned into prepared and polished white
Eastwood by the application of heated irons,
producing an effect of rich brown tones,
combined with a slightly modelled surface
that suggests wood carving.
Still another is the largest loving cup ever
produced by the silversmith's art. 1t will be
OF solid silver, six feet high, or AZ inches tall
CT than the &dr.iral. Fifty thousand dimes,
raised by popular subscription, have been
used In its construction.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-09-14
TIE BATTLE OF MANILA.


1t Was Won yv-it1.oI-t the loss of
Single American G4tre.
The story Of the battle CT Mania reads
almost like piece Of action. ~. the l.2ora-
ing Of May l, 1858, Commodore Dewey
steamed into the barber. lis squadron
consisted OF the cruiser Olympia tlaganip),
Raleigh, Baltimore and Boston, a-,l gun
boats Concord and Petrol, and tie revenue
cutter McCullocb, with two transports.
Here he met the Spanish feet, consisting of
the Reina Cris4ina, Castillo, Don kEtonio
de UHoa, lisa de i-uzon, Is,a de Cuba, Gen
Leo, Marquis de Due1o, Cano, Ve-asco, Isla
de Mirdaaao, some snail gunboats and a
transport. The tctai tonnage Q: the Amer
lean feet was 19o98 tens aaei that of the
Spanish rea! fighting ships vas 2,722 tons,
but the latter Lad Tie support OF heavy and
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-09-14

in all. the committee suggests some such 81
iects as serhe Army and s.The Navy for
one end and s"The 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
corRiee of the arch, while the arch itself
should be illuminated with electric lights.
The arch is to be built of the same ma
teriai IS that used in the gorgeous decoTa-
ton of the Chicago exposition, which, as ex-
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-09-14
DEWEY FESTIVAL HYMN.

To BE Read at the Reception to the
Admiral az Washington.
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 Cavite by the squadron under his
command. May l, 1898. This poem, accord
ing to Leslie's Weekly, is to be read at
the literary exercises at Washington in
connection with the admiraIs reception at
the national capital.
Dewey Comes: Present Arms!
Turn out the guard! With arms presented
WALL
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-09-14

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 rot
lose a ship nor man, while the Spanish lost
their entire feet, commanded by Admiral
Montojo Trillo, and from 600 to 700 men.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-09-14

that is ennobing or commendable in our ma
tional life.
Preparations have been made for the en-
tertainment of 100000 visitors during the
Dewey festival.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-09-14

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.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-09-14

about the same number. AS the McCulloch
came into line it also fired several shots from
its three-inch field guns, with which it had
been supplied by the Raleigh and the BalSi-
moro. Signal was then made for the reserve
squadron to come up on the port side of the
main squadron, also asking if everything
was all rignt. The McCulloch answered
%. X The feet being by the batteries and
over the minss a speed of four knots was
signaled.
E'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 night of the most strained
suspense. Signal lights were being shown
from all along the southern side os 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 g. NJ, daybTeak. It was imme-
diately seen that none OF the Spanish feet
was in that vicinity.
"a signal gun far off 10 the right disclosed
the Spanish vessels moored in Canacoa bay,
close to Cavite, the naval arsenal
''It was Immediately noted by the firing of
the vessels and the movements of the boats
among them that they were taken by SIR
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
Ere.
cine first shot passed over and beyond the
flagship Olympia. This fire was kept up
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-09-14
sroRY oF THE BATTLE.
Told in n Few words by Capt. COgh-
Ian. of tie RaIeigh.

IIL' OA TIT A-11IVI N
Capt. Joseph B. Coghlan, who commanded
the cruiser Raleigh during the battle, has
furnished what is perhaps the best short ae-
count of the famous engagement. He says:
'The Olympia, at about 1l:5o of April
80, passed El Fraile rock, a small islet near
the southern side of the entrance, upon
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-09-14
DEWEY LOVING CUP.

perience has proved, is capable of withstand
ing the elements for at least year.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-09-14

m D1IIEAL GEORGE DEWEY, the
~ hero par excellence Of the Spanish
y ~ American war, IS expected to arrive
at New I Cork Thursday, September %. lie
will be accorded a reception surprising in
spontaneity and grandeur anything recorded
in American history. lie VIII be received,
officially, by tae government of the United
States, by the state of New Y oril and the
city OF Greater New Xorl, and by repre-
sentatives from every state in tie un:ua;
and millions Of his felow-citizens will be
present 10 express by voice and action the
esteem in .Ehioh the victor Of Maria is held
by the common people CT America. After
the New York reception Is over, the admiral
will visit Washington, where the president
and his cabinet viii tender him a reception
and present him with a sword of honor,
voted by the congress
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-21
DOESN'T LIKE OTIS
Soldier says There VIII be
Guerrilla Warfare for Ten Years

Geo /. Sexton, returned soldier from
the Philippines. where he served with the
First Washington regiment OF volun-
teers, arrived IN the city yesterday on a
visit 10 his brother. the West Douglas
avenue groCeryman, whom he has not
seen for eight years The young soldier
formerly lived IN this city. but has been
railroading in the west since he left
Wichita Mr.. Sexton said yesterday that
ne had had enough fighting against the
Tagals, and IS not overly in love with
the situation over there Asked how long
IN his opinion the unpIeasantness would
last in the Philippines. he said:
1T Is hard to tell There's likely to be
the meanest kind OF guerrilla warfare
for ten years yet. I believe the war might
be quickly settled Il they could gec nd
OF OTIS, but no matter when the actual
warfare is terminated they viii not be
able to stop the guerrilla methods OF the
Filipino. FOR he Is mean"
Mr.. Sexton said the country was a had
place TO fight n, as Il IS so Iow and SUI
Try. he IS looking the very picture OF
health Sexton Is in love with Funston.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-21
CASHED A BOGUS CHECK
Otto kOppIin of City Hotel Worked
by star ROarder

Otto Kopplin Of the City hotel, is look
ing for one of his star boarders, Mr.
Chas. West, who has skipped out for
parts unknown, after having passed a
bogus check on Mr.. Kopplin for so a few
days ago. West was a railroad empIoye.
and is said to have come here from To-
peka a few months ago He had boarded
at the City hotel until his board bill
amounted TO SIS. After repeated requests
TO settle the bill. West finally came in
with check for $50 and said he was
ready TO square his board bill. The bank
had closed and Mr.. Kopplin took the
check, giving West S35 in change Next
day Mr.. Kopplin deposited the check and
in day or two II came back protested
by the bank at Topeka, on which il had
been drawn. West had left the city. Mr.
Kopplin then had to pay to the bank the
$50 10 make the check good, and he was
pretty mad. He vii ltry TO catch West
and make an example of him.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-21
WILL. Be IMMENSE
Wichita Pump Factory to
Build a Large Plant.
WHEN SITE Is SECURED
Great Growth of Business in
the Last Year.

The Wichita pump factory, which has
prospered beyond the most sanguine ex-
pectadons of its proDrietors. viii build a
new building for their factory. The
project only awaits the securing of proper
lots for site, and this win take only a
few days, 1t is thought. If possible the
proprietors want 10 get located between
Santa Fe and Rock Island tracks. and
if suitable ground can be secured for the
building they viii erect an immense fac
tory. reaching from one railroad TO the
other. At any rate, it is said that the
company viii erect a building 80 by 300
feet. and probably two stories high. It
Will be fitted with the latest appliances
for turning out their pumps and other
articles manufactured by the company.
The present quarters Of the pump fac
tory have been Inadequate for the i'm
mense and growing business for the past
year, and it has been known for some
time thai they would have to sooner or
later secure larger quarters. The great
growth OF their business gave the firm
confidence in the future Of their business
and the bright prospects of the city as
a distributing center, so they have very
recently decided TO build them home for
their great plant.
The move will be heralded with much
satisfaction by the many friends Of Mr..
Buckridge, who started in the manufac-
turing Of pumps on a small scale and has
steadily worked the business of the fac
tory UP to immense proportions. This
was added to last year when two SUBJ
stantial gentlemen came from Iowa and
bought farms in this county. They had
some surplus money TO invest They
were told that there was a future here
for the pump factory, and on investiga-
ton decided to invest. This increased the
capital Of the company and the extra
capital was employed to increase the IA
cilities Of the plant.
The new building will enable them to
still further expand, when they viii have
one Of the largest concerns Of the kind in
the west
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-21
INFORMATION TO SHIPPERS
Promulgated by the State Livestock
Saditary Board.

The Live Stock Sanitary Commission
has sent out the following information
TO shippers, railroads and others desiring
to bring cattle into Kansas under bulletin
Of October q. 1899:
THE inspectors for this department to
inspect cattle from south OF quarantine
line to points in Kansas, and the Kan
sas City stock yards, during the months
Of November and December, 1899, are: D.
r. Streeter, Kiowa, Kan; c. W. Floyd,
Elgin. Kan; R. G. Ross, Chetopa, Kan. :;
L. Musgrove, Arkansas City, Kan; D.
F. Luckey, Thayer, No; A NJ. Colson.
Caldwell, Kan; J. W. Chamberlain, Cot
feyville, Kan; &C E. Collins, Baxter
Springs. Kan; D. y. Jewett, Monet, No
i ". Chamberlain will inspect cattle
cou+ng through Caney as well as Coffey-
Wild: c. Z. Collins Will inspect cattle
coming through Neosho, No. as well as
Baxter Springs. Kan, but will be assist
ed by D. n. Jewett at Neosho, No, who
viii also inspect cattle coming over the
Frisco railroad; D. F. Luckey will in
spect cattle coming over the Memphis
through Thayer, No.
Before cattle viii be allowed to enter
Kansas for other purposes than immedi-
ate slaughter, and when for immediate
slaughter consigned to the Kansas City
stock yards. Southern division, in cars
tagged Southern Cattle they must be
accompanied by a permit issued by one Of
the inspectors above named; and all rail
warned that bringing cattle into Kansas
or the Kansas City stock yards, in any
other way than prescribed in bulletin Of
October q, 1Ss9, viii he considered a VIC
latioR Of our rules and regulations