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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-02-26
Bridue and Hearts

Mrs. Haskell Dial and Mrs. Alva
johnson entertained at cards on last
Saturday afternoon. bridge and
hearts being played. A pleasant in
novation was made in the usual man
ner of playing hearts in that the lady
obtaining the greatest number of
hearts being declared winner.
In honor of the near-approach of
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-02-26
New Real Estate Firm

ID. q. Snodgass is here from Tex.
~ and will open II real estate office
in the same building on Spruce street
with his uncle, Fred Sherman. The
new firm will do II general real estate
business. Mrs. Snodgrass is ex.
perted here soon.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-02-26
lance at Adelphi Club

laura Conner, Miss Peach
Miss BESSIE Connolly en-
their friends with a dance
ielphi club last Saturday
refreshments were served
? evening.
present were: Misses Bea =
bis. Catherine Curtis. Ruth
Margaret Randolph, Jessie
kathleen Sullivan, Edith
nriha Lindauer, Lucille Bail
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-02-26

Secretary Tom Egan II the Commercial
club was notified yesterday by senator Barth
Ia reserve space for him and Representative
Veal on the Boosters special to 20 from here
To- III Paso for the catilrmcn's convention
neat week senator Barih and Representative
Veal will carry the legislatures invitation To
the cowmcn To hold their 1916 convention in
this city
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-02-26
Partnership Dissolved

The firm of Barracks & Kroegcr
contractors, dissolved partnership
last week by mutual consent. Mr..
Kroeger has gone to III Pnso, Texas,
where he has n large contract which
he expects 10 commence work ON in
the near future. Mr.. Barracks will
continue in the business.
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4. 4. + I. 1. 1. I. + 1. I. + + + + + !.
STATE NEWS NOTES 1


Las Cfucr !'alraeio ortega, an aged man.
was found dead in the yard Of his home here
sunday morning. the body covered with blood.
Within the house lay the unconscious form
II Mrs. Oriega. with bullet wound in the
back of her head, her face bruised AS II beat,
IN with the butt Of revolver. She Is still
alive but no hope is held out for her recov-
err.
Recently Ort-ga disposed 81 some property.
demanding payment in gold which he was
believed to have hid In his home where lac
was murdered The place had been ransacked
aud but fifteen cents was found by those who
discovered the bodies Of the aged couple.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-02-26
BiQQer School al HaChIta

The department of public instruc.
tion received word that the school
at llachila is 10 be enlarged to double
its present size. Work will begin on
this school ~ soon as school is out.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-02-26
Social Circle

The social circle of the Presby.
terrain church will meet Wednesday,,
March 3 at 3 o'clock in the afternoon
ai the home of Mrs. }. q. Moir.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-02-26
esbyterian Services

~ for Sunday morning ser
] e Meaning of the Church. A"
1br Y. =. :. e. +. ut 6:30 p,
be "What will Improve Our
Aeetingsi" Evening ser
80, "The Prodiga's Broth
ugh r. MlTCHELMORE
Minister
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-02-26
W0man's Club

The Deming Woman's Club will
meet next Tuesday afternoon at 3
O'Clock at the library room in the city
hall.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-02-26

W. II. Harrison died here Monday
morning and was buried the same
day in the local cemetery.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-02-26

{. e. Royal, an attorney of Sill
yer City was in Deming the latter
part of the week.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-02-26

Mrs. ". d. Murray, and daughter
Hazel Murray were here from Silver
City last week.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-02-26

Manuel Pena left the city Tuesday
for Tyrone.
j. $. McVannan was in from Separ
last week.
+. =. Case was in from Gage the
latter part Of last week.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1915-02-26

Date Of ars publication February 20, 1915
Date Of second publication March 8, 1915
Date Of third publication March II, 1913
Date Of fourth publication March 10. 1915
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-10-02

RUSSIAN RESISTANCE
WRISTBANDS ATTACKS
Cat Troops Ale Gounteri0g
Attacks Launched by Won
HmdenbuIR and Are Sl1ugh-
telng Then Lines,
%. -..-. .. la..-.. ..s.... .....a u..n

10Y MuHhi % luuFHAt aPEctht krsafn Wt4gl
London. GOT r4a p. nA The
UeipI hat mMara has nkpn Sides
vtl tho central uowors ana Turkey
ANA thIf th, AueIu-Frensn ana ltus.
siam troops win assist thp friends of
thr entente alIe-. while il momcu
tauN HIS diverted mo attention 90
th. dWIumats has mot dauptued thy
rs thr eastern ana western thcaters of
Wtr
The offensive oi the allies Ina the
Wst ana thr determination with
which the ltusaious arc opposing the
Nauo-Gcrmau advance m the east
Nllu are inc ahs'lnln" topics az
news rom ln' two fronts l5 'ous,u-
'l,I mere 's the pest lor many months
me- ~ itileh ana hilllsn FORCES at-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-21
GERMANY TELLS or
PERSISTENT FIGHTING

Berlin. Feb. 20 (via wireless 70 gay
Vile 1.-THE official statement given
out today ~ the German army head
quarters says
In The western fheafor IT the war
ftrrsg French forces yesterday at
tucked the German positions IN the
Champagne region 70 the north u
fcrthes and 10 the north ~ Leame-
nils. All attempts To- break through
the German lines. however. failed. IN
some places the enemy entered into
the advanced German trenches,
where lighting stu continues. other
wise the enemy was rcpuleed aud
suffered heavy losses
ITO the north 81 Verdun a French
attack was also reDulFed Near Com
brea, preparations fof renewed
French attacks were made By violent
artillery bombafdmeut
Ia the eastern war arena In the
district 70 the northwest Of Grodno
and 60 the north OF suwalkl. there
have been no important changes
To the southeast " kOlno tho
enemy has been driven back into his
advanced position of L0mza gonth
Of Mynxynafc, northeast Of Przananya
ana east II Kacionz there have been
<1aaeementf Of local character
From the south ~ the Nlatula there
"a nothing 20 report"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-21
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
on ittSSiAS ACTIVITIES

Petrograd. Feb 20.--Tho following
communication from the headquar.
ters Of thc commandcr-in-c was
iasued today:
Actions on February "A on the
banks Of The Bohf and Narrew rivers
tPoiahd) were fought IN the region
81 9HsGwee and on the roads 20
l.pmza, Ostrolenka, Prznsnyez and
flonsk, taking on the character Of
cOunter-attacks
on hr Jeff bank OF the Vieiula we
rave fepuised weak attacks on he
lower Hbura. near WlkoWice. south OF
hawHka, near Mae2on0w and on tho
upper Nisiuia and Nida near BOchi-
nee, AZ Dounaietz, near Jabow, we
have fepuleed an operation OF an Aus
trO-German detachment.
u the CarpathianH We ropulsed OBJ
Htsnate attacks near Yasionki ana Me-
solnb0re. Attacks Of the Germans
between TuHchia and WICKLOW we're
marked BY special teuacitv.
The heights northwest OF senezuaw,
which had been captured by the en-
envy, we're occupied following for
tunate eOunter-attaok with bayonetr
~ the region OF klaousz. We made
advances
AZ frzcmys we repulsed easily two
HeriiieH Of the garrison from tho fer
tfessi inflietins grave losses upon
them
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-21
BUSINESS HALTS
APPRE He S|VE
OF WAR CRISIS
ia, sornso JOURNAL SPECIAL lsAsto w,as,

iHf HoHHiHo JOURNAL SPECIAL LsAsto wiRGl
New York. Feb. 20--Relations be-
tween the United States and the bel
lgerent nations, We're reflected in
some uneasiness upon the weeks
speculative markets 1t was feared
that untoward events might precipi-
tate "A crisis growing out of the con-
teniions Of either side i'm the diplo-
matte exchanges with Germany. Great
Bfilains threat Of a blockade OF Ger
many's food imports and suspension
Of travel between the British chan
nell presented new problems.
Meanwhile a fall in demand sterl-
ing TO s4.19 for the pound. with other
foreign exchange closely correspond
ing made plain the urgent and uni-
Versal demand for outside payments
TO this country. Reluctance to release
gold to us. increased their difficulties
and illustrated the fictitious nature
of their easy money markets. Ar
rangements of a large British gov
ernment credit with banks here was
Indicated as a means Of relief.
Domestic money conditions were
Government estimates
showed the foreign trade balance
more than well sustained. The break
caused in wheat by the diplomatic
strain encountered enormous fresh
buying for export Assurances against
shortage of food supplies was de-
rived from the agricultural depart
ment estimates of surplus stocks.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-21
ALLIES FLEETS
POUR SHELLS ON
TURKISH FORTS
Desperate Attempt Is Made by
French and British War Yes
sells to Force Passage Of
DardaneIIes,

london. Fieb. % tilsfz p m.l-Ths
I iirst ssrious eftack ID the British ana
French Mediterran fleets ass sted
~ aeropianes and seapiaues on tie
DaFdanelies forts uhich commenced
yesterday and continued today has
met with Considerable success. ac-
cording 20 the British official account
and unofficial accounts received ~
Athens from the Island II Tened1s, 81
the entrance to the sfrats
The Turkish official report. how
ever. stated thar no damage had been
done T. the forts and that the casual
ties u the defender consisted of one
killed and one wounded but that
three Of the waFships were DANA ged
~ shots from the forts.
The British report said that the
forts OF the European side 81 the
straits were siieuced yesterday and
That 0nl9 one Of the forts on the ASH
attic side was still firing yesterday eye
ening. while none of the warEhips had
been damaged. The Greek accounts
said that the Asiatic forts were ST.
fenced TO-DAY but no official report Of
This boinbardment has been issued BY
The admiralty as yet
The bombardment must have beer
VIC 81 TIC most hfEaNAr EVER 4NNtI-
taken in the opinion of naval experts
for no less than eight battieships aud
armored CRUISER took part. these
Warshlpa having a total o. thirty
tweive-inch and sx ten-inch guns.
which outrangfd the guns on the
forts. Early Friday morning this
fleet. including the British cruiser In
flexible, which had just returned from
the Falkland islands whore. with
other chips, She took part in the bat
lie In which Admiral Count Won Specs
German squadron was destroyed. op-
ened a long range bombardment on
the forts al Cape IIeiles and al Kun
kaiesl az the entrance % the straits
When these forts had been damaged
the battleships force closed IN and
engaged the forts with their six,
seven- ana nine-inch guns. which, K
Is believed must have poured an
enormous rain 81 shells on the Turk
sh positions.
BESIDES desiring 10 bring Turkey TO
her knees. the allies On their attempt
10 force the Dardanelles' aim at an
early release OF the lnrge stock OF
wheat which Is locked up in Russian /
ami which the allies de-
sire to get out both TO relieve the
markets and to provide Russia with
necessary credit to pay for war mate I.
-iais bought abroad
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-21
MANY OTHERS To
BE CAUGHT IN
UNCLE SAM s NE 7

taf ~osftiHa jUuHNAL SPECIAL t1ksGn ssiRvi
Los Angeles. Feb. 20-The indict-
nent of Harry Chandler, millionaire
son-in-law of Gen Harrison Gray
Otis, owner Of the Los Angeles Times,
on the charge OF having encouraged
q revolutionary movement against
Lower California, brought statements
today from agents OF Ncnustiano Car.
rama. the canstitutianalist leader in
Mexico, that prominent men in yarl-
ous parts Of the United States proba-
bly, Will be arrested on similar
charges.
The Indictment Of Afr Chandler.
Walter Bowker, manager Of great
ranch on the California Mexico bor-
der and five ether persons by fed
oral grand jury was only the begin
ming OF the results OF an investigation
by the government Of the United
states, i was asserted by department
OF Justice agents
The grand Jury here 1t was stated,
wonld continue its investigation of the
alleged plot to set new government
IN Lower California working on in
formation gathered by six government
agents who have been here several
weeks This Information was first
pointed out by agents OF General Car
rama, whose representative here.
Roberto V, Pesqueira, said was con-
elusive In showing that the alleged
conspiracy was nationwide and had
for rs object not only the overthrow
of present authorities IN Lower Cali
fornia but the overthrow OF Carranza
throughout Mexico and setting up
some other Mexican leader more
amenable To the wishes OF Americans
who are heavily interested in the
southern republic.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-21
FRENCH CLAIM GAINS
~ FRANCE AND BELGIUM

Paris. Feb 20 VITA London, Feb. ~,
1907 q. m,)---fhe following official
communication was Issued BY the war
office tonight.
In Belgium and along the whole
front ~ far nc and including Rheims
there haze been cannunading aud fu-
hiiladeA.
Our action continues IN the Cham
pngnc district under good conditions
We have repuleed several eountef-at-
iaeas and made fresh progress north
~ Perihas by occupying the wood
which the enemy had strongly organ
ixed.
IA the Argunne there have been
few engagements Of little importance
AZ Les Esparges southeast 81 Vefdun.
after having repulaed the sixth coun-
ler-attach BY the enemy We delivered
fresh attack enlafging aud com
pleiing the progress realized yeater-
daa We took three machine guns.
iNv trench mortars and goo prisoners.
Including several Officers
In tire position which we carried
~ Nnn we found the bodies Of soldiers
belonging 20 five different regiments"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-21
PRIESTS HELD
FOR RANSOM Of
100000 PESOS

~ NNNHtfs@ sSDNHAl SPECIAL LEAfEn MIHEI
Washington. Feb Further rep
reservations ssainst the persecution
by Carranza officials Of priests ia
Mexico were made today bv Secretary
Bryan. Consul Canada at Vera Cruz
was instructed to appeal directly To
General Carranza IN behalf OF the $50
priests arrested by General Obregon
IN Mexico City, whore they are de-
tanned in the national palace. some
Of them are reported TO be SpaniarGs
and these, il is said. have been threat
ened with expulsion from the country
Carranza officials demanded Soc
600 pesos Of the priests by a certain
time and when IL was not forthcom-
ing, told the foreigners among them,
according to report, that they would
be banished. while natives would be
held IN captivity. II was not known
here how many OF the $50 priests
We're Spaniards,
Secretary Bryan said he had been
Informed that one American and one
British priest in Mexico City had not
been molested
Railway communication between
Mexico City and Vera Cruz, cut sew
eral days ago, has been restored. the
department was notified In a dispatch
which said John r. Silliman. special
agent of the United States govern
ment prepared today to Join CarranZa
al Vera Cruz
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-21
BOTH HOUSES Of
CONGRESS WORK
HARD ON BILLS
Senate Passes Two Big Supply
Measures, After Making De-
Cided Increases Over PrOvi-
SionS of Lower House,
. 80 .oo...l s,.el.l ...sso r..ll

-sr soHsiss JousssL SPECIAL LEASED NtsF1
Washington. Feb. 20.-The mills OF
both houses OF congress ground fast
and long today in the grist of appro-
priation bills which must become law
before March 4
The senate. after adding a million
dollars to the executive. legislative
ana judicial appropriation bill, as IL
left the house. passed that measure.
also the si26, 900 sundry civil bill with
amendments and took up the army
appropriation bill. Fourteen others
Of the big supply bills are to be acted
upon.
An amendment Increasing the ap-
preparation for the Yuma project in
the sundy civil bill from S725.OOO to
ss34.0OO was adopted by the senate
as was the proposal 10 set aside $3.50
900 for the Deschutes project in ore
gOn
In the house the diplomatic appro-
priation bill was passed after il had
been cut half a million dollars. APP
preparations Of 100000 for con-
sulate building at Shanghai and $780,
goo for entertainment Of Central and
South American financiers at pam
American financial conference at San
Francisco TO be called by the presi-
dent, were cut out, despite the state
departments endorsement.
proposal 10 have the president
take steps to recover from Cuba more
than S6,000.0 900 spent in the pacifica-
ton was also eliminated.
The appropriation for participation
IN an exposition al Panama was cut
from 100000 to s25, 900.
The house also passed the military
academy bill appropriating $1,037,-
1888 and took up the $1,000, 600 fortifi-
cation measure.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-21
GIlEAT HOARD OF GOLD
ATTRACTION FOR ASSAsSINs

I las Cruces. n. 81. Feb za-The
I fact that he was believed 20 have on
! the premises q great hoard Of gold.
said % aggregate between s.. 900 and
I $4,000, which be had been accurnu-
( iAtlng for years. is given az the mo-
, tive for the atfOcioos murder Of Patri-
clio Ortega and the probably fatal as
s9uit on his wife IN this city last
night
Ortega. who was about 80 years ola.
was junk dealer and also dld a coal
and wood business. For years he had
been known ~ a mieer Of the conven-
iional type illustrated In popular fic-
tioni with a passion for boarding
gold. Where his treasure was stored
mas not yet been ascertained. and his
refusal 20 divulge this Information
was responsible for his being brutal
y tortured and finally Killed
Mrs. ortega has not set recovered
consciousness sufficiently 10 give the
details Of the atrOeity. but u is known
that early last night several men
came 20 the 0rtega home. knocked on
the door, and when Ortega answered
demanded his money Innuuefable
small cuts on the body Of the dead
man indicate that his refusal 10 give
- . AfHN fafHtHA tfNNAAtA ANA HIS WflAE NRI-
tured by slabs from a short -bladed
knife. Two large wounds from
knife heavy enough 10 break the
bones IN his chest and hack inflicted
the death wounds on Orfega
That a desperate struggle took
place IN and around the house is evil
dent from the condition Of the place
In the vicinity or a corral about sew
enty-five yards from the house the
ground WAS found To- be torn up and
pools of blood were discovered on the
ground. II IL believed that the aasas-
sins took Ortega 70 the corral in the
hope " making him divuige the hid
ing place Of his treasure which they
thought WAS in that place
Mrs. Ortcga was badly beaten over
the head, and two baseball bats COW
cred with blood and hair which were
found near the house indicate thai
these we're used In the assault upon
her. She has not yet been able to give
a coherent account OF what took
place
The police have thrown out a drag
net for all suspicious characters, and |
several arrests have been made, but |
the authorities refuse 20 divulge the l
names Of any Of those arrested. There 1
Is every reason 10 believe that the as I
sassins are natives OF Mexico
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-21
SMELLING or FORTS
OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED

London, Feb. 20 C3.52 p. m.)-The
British and French fleets, it was Off
ciaily announced here today. bonn
barded the forts ~ the Dardanelies
on Friday WITH considerable effect.
The bombardnfent Of the Dardanelles
was renewed, the announcement ad-
ded. with seaplancs and aeroplanes,
cooperating.
The text Of the official announce
ment Issued this afternoon By the
British admiralty saws
Yesterday morning az O'Clock a
British fleet Of battleships and bat
tie cruisers. accompanied hy n0tillas
ana aided by strong French SQUAD
ron, the whole under the command Of
Vice Admiral Garden, began an at
tack upon the forts at the entrance Of
the Dardanelles.
The forts at Cape Helles and Kun
kale were bombarded with n deliber-
ate, long range fire. Considerable ef-
feet was produced on two Of the forts.
TWO others were frequently hit. but
being open earthworlxs. il was diff
cult 20 estimate the damage. The
forts, being outranged, were unable to
reply 10 our fire.
AT 2.i5 o'clock in the afternoon a
portion Of the battleship force was or
dered to close IN and engage the forts
az closer range with their secondary
THE forts on both sides Of the en-
trance then opened fire and were en-
gagged at moderate ranges by the
Vengeance, CORVALLIS, Triumph, suf-
tren and bouvet. supported BY the In
flexible and the Agamemnon, at long
range.
The forts on the European side
were apparently silenccd. one fort
IN the Asiatic side were still firing
when the operations were suspended
owing TO the failing light
me action WAS renewed this morn |
ng after an aerial Reconnaissance hv
British aeroplanes The ship Ark
Royal is IN attendance with a number
" seaplanes and aeroplanes Of the |
naval wing
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-21
IIEHCE BATTLES sTuLL
On AUSTRIAN FRONT

Vienna, Feb ~ eva London, 1889
T. ~ THE following official com.
uIuHieatlon was Issued here today.
In RUSSIAN Poland yesterday the
artillery ana rifle fire WIS severe.
Vigorous fighting developed around
tbs Ruasian advanced positions oap-
lufed ny as Ia the region south of
Tmnow sud on the DunHlee river
The enemy'H oountcr-attacka were re-
pelied with l0saos.
III southeastern Gaiicia the enemy
has been unable go mnintain this
strung position Go the north OF Mad
wufnn Yielding before our attacks
the Russians retired IN the direction
Of Stun llsiau pursued ~ our cavalry"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-21
AMERICANS FIRST, is
ORGANIZATIONS MOTTO


New York. Fch. 20. ORGANIZATIONS
ut the American Independence union,
which held It's first meeting In Wash =
ingion OH January 30. was perfected
az a meeting OF the committee on or
Sanitation Representative Rartholdt
II Missouri, WAS elected president and
Herman Rldder, of Now York, honor
airy president,
resolution adopted ~ the meeting
today declared that The membership
% the union ''will be confined cxcln-
sively 20 American citizens, irres pee
i've - their descent, hat Of unuues-
TONED loyalty 90 tho government Of
the United states q loyalty which
would remain absolutely unahuken
ana uhdlminiShcd IN ease of war be-
tween the United states and any other
country on the face 80 the elahe. q
The resolution declared, how ever,
that such loyalty nciihrr depriNes a
citizen az the right 20 rutlni1c the
action of high public pifieiats nor at
ftiva him of hls duty 10 DO So
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-21
HEAVY COMMANDMENT
or EUROPEAN FORTS

Athens, Feb 20 tvia London. 4.s5
?. M ---it Is reported here that the
Anglo Turkish fleet DESTROYED rur-
kisli forts on the Asiatic side of the
Dardanelles during the bombardment
this morning The forts on the Euro
pean side subsequently were attacked
and are still firing.
powder magazine on the Asiatie
side Of the Dardanelles exploded dur
ing the hombardment by the allied
fleets The forts replied in a lively
manner 70 the fire OF the warships
but without success
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-21
LITTLE DAMAGE DONE.
SAYS TURK REPORT

Amsterdam, Feb. 90 Via London.
4;27 y. inD-A dispatch from Com
siantlnople gives the following official
statement issued By the Danish war
office:
Early saturday morning British
ana French warshlps renewed their
homhardment Of the outer forts Of the
Dardanelles firing 400 shots without
much success. One soldier was slight
~ wounded by a fragment Of stone.
Eight afmored Anglo-French war
ships bombarded the other forts Of
the Dardanelles for seven hours with
out silenning them. The enemy fired
shots from guns Of great caliber
Three hostile armored ships were
damaged One Of them a flagship.
was damaged severely