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Show PAYSOX UTAH, SATURDAY, .IITXE II, VOL VI. OURlLfiG ill Santiago'! Forts Attacked and a Force of Marine! Landed. Oau Arm aUaaecd bjr Sooty-aot, Oar H aidin Baja Arm tmtrlf KatrearhoU ud the t'lip Will aoa Im Captured. 0171 1 the u.ie of tne port liatteries. The a long reverberating crash of thunder and the shells raked the Spanish batteries with terrible effect. Fire broke out in Catalina fort sod silenced the Spanish guns. The firing of the fleet continued until 1 o'clock, when the Spanish ceased firing entirely, and Admiral Sampson hoisted the 'cease firing" signal. Generally the fire of the fleet was very destructive.' Many of the earth works were knocked to pieces and the Eslrella and Catalina fortifications were so damaged that it is questionable whether they ever will be able to renew any effective work during the SOIL firing then became m' Washington, Jane 8. Advices from Kingston, Jamaica, report the reduction of the forte at the entrance to Santiago harbor, and the landing and entrenchment of marines under protection of the heavy guns of the fleet. The bombardment was furious, a larga number of shells taking effect. Cubansoined with the fleet and attacked the city while the bombardment was in priress. A report of landing of regulars la expected, when steps will be taken to occupy the city and capture Ccrvera's fleet. The fleet formed in double column six miles off Blorro Castle at 8 o'clock in the morning and steamed slowly to within 3,000 yards of the shore, the Brooklyn leading, followed by the Marblehead, Texas and Massachusetts, and turned eastward. The second line, the New York leading, with the New Orleans, Yankee, Iowa and Oregon following, turned westward. The Vixen and fluaaee were far out on the left flank, watching the riflemen on shore. The Dolphin and Porter did similar duty on the right flank. The line headed by the New York attacked the new earthworks near Morro Castle. The Brooklyn column took up a station opposite the Estrella and Catalina batteries and the new earthworks along the shore. The Spanish batteries remained silent, os if doubtful whether the Spaniards were able to determine the character of the movement, owing to the dense fogs and heavy rains which were the weather features of the morning. Suddenly the Iowa fired a shell, which struck the base of Estrella battery and tore up the works. Instantly firing began from both Admiral Sampson's and Commodore Schley's columns, and a torrent of shells from the ships fell upon the Spanish works. The Spaniards replied promptly, but their artillery work was of a very poor quality, and most of their shots went wild. Smoke settled around the ships in dense clouds, rendering more difficult the work of the gunners. There was no maneuvering of the fleet, the ships remaining in their original stations and firing steadily. The squadrons were so close inshore that it was difficult for tlie Americnn gnnncrs to reach the batteries on the hill tops, but their firing waa excellent. Previous to the bombardment, orders were Issued to prevent firing on Mrrro Castle, as the American admiral had been informed that Lieutenant llohson and the other prkjonern of the Merrimac were confined there. In spite of this, however, several stray shots damaged Morro Castle somewhat. Commodore Schley's line moved closer inshore, firing at shorter range. The Brooklyn and Texas caused wild havoc among the Spanish shore batteries, quickly silencing them. While the larger ships were engaging the heavy batteries, the Saunee and the Vixen closed with the small inshore battery opposite them, raining rapid fire allots upon it and quickly placing the battery out of the fight. The Brooklyn cloasd to 800 yards and then the destruction caused by her guns and those of the Marblehead and Texas were really seen. The Estrella fort waa burning and the battery was silenced, firing no more during the engagement. Eastward, the New York and New Orleans silenced the Cayo battery in quick order and then shelled (he earthworks, located higher up. Later, the practice was not so accurate, owing to the elevation of the guns. Many of the shells, however landed, and the Spanish gunners re- war. After the fleet retired the Spaniards returned to some of the guns and sent twelve shells after the fleet, but no one was injured. One large shell fell close to the collier Justin. Throughout the entire engagement no American ship was hurt and no American was injured. The Spaniards stuck to their guns, and their loss must have been heavy. SrmprrrI Report. Washington, June B. Shortly after 7 o'clock last evening information confirmatory of the dispatches concerning the bombardment of the fortifications of Santiago reached the navy department. It came in the form of a cablegram from Admiral Sampson, which was made public in the following: Secretary of tlie Navy: Bombarded Santiago, 7:30 to 10 a. m. today, June 6. Silenced works quickly, without Injury of any kind, though within 3,000 yards. Sampson." (ft ini i! mu HERO UTAH DEAD. Captain QvMtoy ef the Otjratpta Dias Is m lajuitaa Receives. Charles Washington, June One Thousand Spaniards Killed and V. tiridley, commander of ths cruiser of the Act Recognized by Two Thousand Captured. Olympia, and one of the heroes of the Bravery Admiral Cervera. brilliant victory of auila. is dead. Tlie his announcement of waa death (uMrgveta, I'ndor PrutorlltM. of Ilewoy's received by the navy department In a R Uiibs ere Capturing HpauUli City May felt Mature cablegram from laymaster(iait, of ths T vael Urn Arm tha Chaanal at Its Naro' ret faint, Preventing l'oRsItilllty Merritt's ltoys Arrive, navy. dated at Kobe, Jpcn. June 4, of Conran' Kurapa tiallnat and directed to Secretary Img. The Craw Takoa I'lfawww. Washington, June 7. Adviocs from dispatch contains thla simple stateManila confirm persUtent rumors of ment: Captain (Sridley died today, Spanish reverses ut the handa of in- llemalni accompany me on Coptic." Washington, June 8. One of the surgents under Acquinaldo. Spanish Captain Vernon Uridley is the first most daring feats ever perfornisd by garrisons around Man.la have all been American officer of grey t prominence America's naval heroes was that of driven Into the city, and all the Spanish whose death is a direct' result of the tha sinking of the Merrimac in the population is being removed into the existing war with Spain. At the com- channel at Santiago, details of which walled portion of the city. For seventy mander of Admiral Deweys splendid have arrived. Although the daring d hours a combat has flagship, and one of the admiral's chief men who performed tlie hazardous raged, with the advantage decidedly advisers. Captain Uridb-- achieved dis- task are prisoners of war in Morro on the aide of the insurgents, who fight tinction at the balllev .Manila bay Castle their early release ia assured and their bravery will nel. The strong fortifications and the narrowness of tlie channel would antall too much risk in foreing them, which could not lie justified on any pretext,, aa tlie capture of the fleet held in the harlior la only a question of time. Having reached this conclusion work waa immediately begun to put the plana into operation, Tlie Merrimac, a large collier which had arrived with coal waa selected. Her cargo waa transferred to the holds of tha warships anil she waa immediately prepared. Six torpedoes were placed along one sidrf in her hull lielow tha water line and connected by electric wires to the bridge from where they were to lie exploded. All was made ready Thursday morning alxiut daylight but Sampson delayed tlie starting until 3 oclock Friday morning, deeming the chances for success to be butter at that hour. e When the news spread that the was to be sunk In tlie channel and that a call for volunteers would likely be made there was great excitement. Immediately tlie Iowa signalled that she had 140 men who had volunteered to drive the vessel into the Jaws of death. Soon after the New York signalled 300. Other vessels followed rapidly until the number approached 1000. When it was learned that only alx men would he taken there waa great disappointment . Tha oommand of the dangerous .expedition was given to Richmond Pear-ioHobaon, a naval constructor, he being selected because of hia knowledge of torpedoa. Hia plana were aa -- Mar-rlma- TROOPS FOR CUBA. ment at Santiago will hasten the departure of troops for Cuba. A suspicion is entertained in some quarters that Sampson was hastened in bis movements at Santiago by the news of the intended departure of the troops from Tampa, and made this attack in order that the navy might have the honor of effecting the occupation of n I Cuban soil. A NEW DILEMMA. Insurgents Prnpnse to Itule the Philippines. Hongkong, June 8. A proclamation issued by Aquinaldo, the insurgent chief, points to a desire to set up n native administration in the Philippines under an American protectorate. Aquinaldo. with an advisory council, would hold the dictatorship until the conquest of the islands and then would establish a republican assembly. Aquinaldo has issued orders that the lives and property of Europeans, Chinese nnd all Spanish are to be protected, and that all excesses are to be avoided. CAPT. GRIDLEY. Commander of Deweys Flagship, the Olympia. pitched battle on May 30, a number of native auxiliaries deserted the Spanish lines for tlie insurgents. From the general tenor of the news from Manila, there is a right tolielieve that the city will fall into Deweys hands before the arrival of the American troops. REPORT. FROM DEWEY. Nearly Two Thonnaad Spaniard Ceptarad by lasurxraU. Washington, June The navy department posted the following bulletin: Admiral Dewey reports that the insurgents have been actively engaged within the'province of Cavite during the past week. They hnve won several victories, taken prisoner shout 1800 men and fifty officers of the Spanish troops not native. The arsenal at Cavite has been prepared for occupation by tlie United States troops upon their arrival on transports." 7. Iarto CampaignSenator Kyle of Routh Dakota, a June 7. 1eace signs Washington. 0 after the the ceased, Shortly firing populist, voted with the republicans have been multiplying. There lias been warships turning in order to permit on the bond proposttion. a notable change in the tone of tlie Spanish press and althmiii up to this moment no advances bare been mode to the state department liy uuy of the European powers, there is an indefinite suggestion in the air that any moment may firing forth overtures of this kind. For this resson the campaign against lorto itieo will probably be hurried in order to insure its possession by the United Stales before peace is attained. Army preparations go forward without the slightest sign of eessalion. Bids have been opened for supplying 1.3(10,000 cartridges, two more transports hare liern purchased and have lieen made to use four of the large Spanish steamer captured as prises for the trsnsjiortation of troop to Culm and Porto liico. MORRO CASTLS. ENTRANCE TO 8AMTIAGO. Kleo San 1'tah Cavalry dam to Manila. Francisco, June 8. There na lunger remains a doubt but that Captain Caine's cavalry troop will go ta Manila, and the most definite knowledge as to the time of embarkation is that it will be contemporaneous with the sailing of (irnersl Merritt, under whose command they will be. It is not positively known whether the horses will be shipped with their masters or not hul(ieiiera1 Merritt yesterday dropped a word that louked favorable to tliir rewarded. Republican - Victory. fn .Oregon. Portland. Ore.. June 7. The state election resulted in a victory for the entire republican state ticket. T. T. Geer, republican for governor, will have a plurality of at least 3mio, and it may be larger. Thr republicans have elected a majority of tlie legislature, which will insure the election of a republican United States senator to fill the vacancy now existing from this state. M. A. Moody is elected fr i:u 111. Sr ond effects of a rupture supposed to have been received during the battle at Manila, bnt no details were given. It was not supposed that his illness waa very serious, as the department was informed tliat the captain, in company with Paymaster Galt, would leave for home as toon as possible. SPAIN WANTS PEACE. Wahlnxlna Authnrltlra Relieve She la Preparing In Invite Terms. Washington. June 7. The belief is growing in the best informed government circics. that Spain ia sincerely anxious to mule p ace, and that even now she is seeking a favorable opportunity to make overtures in that direction. Numerous evidences of this have cnine to tlie attention of the authorities hen, lint np to this time nr actual move has been made toward ascertaining on what brsia the United States would consider cace. It is ssid that the first step would lie toward having some disinterested power make inquiry of this govern nicnt aa to what terms would be accepted, after which, (lie terms being stated, it would lie for Spain to form a commission and make a formal tender of peace. The authorities here feel that Spain is feeling her why towards a movement of this kind. One evidence of it ia tlie utterance of thr Spanish ambassador at London, urging that a peace movement ia opportune at this time. It is thought to lie highly improbable Hint a Spanish official of ids rank would make a statement of this kind unless it voiced the view ente. ta:ned by the authorities at Madrid. Another evidence is Hie sending of Senor Castillo to Isris. his principal mission being to enlist syuipsthy there. BRYAN IS COLONEL. follows: . On deck were placed four men. One waa stationed near the anchor to ent i t loose on aignal. One man will be at Chaplain A liensworth of the Twenty-fourt- h the wheel and two stationed so that has been ordered toKenturky on they could man a lifeboat which waa service, hia business being to rerecruiting towed in behind which to being caps. Two were to be stationed in secure 50(1 colored men for the Twenty-fourt- h infantry, which will be recruited tlie engine room. One waa to stop the Ha uiiiximura limit to np and the other knock out the engine tea connections thus Insuring the linking of the ship whether the torpedoes exploded or nuL Tlie last man to leave the vessel was to be Lieutenant Hubann himself, after exploding tlie torpedoes. All the men were dressed In their underclothes, ready to awiin if necessary. They had arms in watertight bags strapped to themselves, and rifles In the lifeboat. They were, after leaving tha ship, to row to a steam launch which had followed them to the mouth of the heritor to pick them up. When the Merrimac reached the harbor she was discovered, and for twenty minutes shot and shell rained around her until she was sunk near Estrella Imttery, squarely across tlie channel, where it was planned to sink her. It la presumed the vessel waa hit several times, hut only two of the men were slightly wounded. Tlie lifeboat must have been shot away, for tlie men escaped to the shore in a small boat which waa pnt on as an extra safeguard. They were captured and taken to Santiago and later transferred to Morro Castle. Admiral Cervera recognised Hie heroism of tlie act. and under a ilug of truee lent Captain Oveido to the New York, where he Informed Captain Sampaon that the men were captured and would be well treated, offering to exchange them for priaonera held at Fort McFurther details will Pherson, Ha. hardly be known until the exchange is mails. The act ia considered the moat daring ever undertaken by American naval men, and reward ia sure. That any of them escaped with their lives ia The incident will live in miracnlons. history and l an incentive to bravery for future generations. Lieutenant Hobson is an instructor at Annapolis and has lieen with the fleet hut a short time. Fight la Nevada Orpliaui' Ilnnte. Xev., June 8. An exciting Carton, Ills Appointment Formally Aaanaaeed b soeno enlivened the Orphans' Home in(invermraf Nebraska. Lincoln, Neb., June 7, Governor vestigation. Attorney Wunborn and Holcomb lias formally announced these Commissioner Chitting engaged In a officers of the Third Nebraska regi- fight and A. Stork, a brother of Miaa ment: W. J. Bryan, colonel, enminand-ing- : Block, and State Printer McCarty, General Victor Vifquain, llenten-an- t drew revolvers, but shooting was averted by a stampede of ladies. Guns colonel: Dr. S. I). Mercer, were drawn again by parties on either The date of muster and final assign- aide, but tlie police, who had been dement of Hie regiment awaits order tailed to attend (lie meeting, stepped in and prevented bloodshed. Warrants from tlie war department. have beau issued. anr-geo- Nearly all of the beet crop of the state has been hoeil and thinned the first time, and everything poiota to a bounteous crop of sugar beets this year. Tha identity of the dead Springville bank robber has not been established, after all rlues have been exhausted. Maxwell refuses to disclose his name. Willie Smith and Louis Wilton, aged 13 aud U, were arrested for petty larceny in breaking into a law office ia Sait take City and atealing some postage stamps. John Thompson, who has been held to answer for the roliliery of the Jenson poatoffie, baa been placed in the state penitentiary for safe keeping pending trial. Alfred Miokieson, a boy, was run over by a Knit Lake street car last week near the Rio Grande Western depot II la leg was cut off aud ha died from the shock. Three masked men entered a saloon in Halt Lake one morning last week, held np the bartender and took 8140 from the drawer. The offieera have been unable to locate the robiiera. A. M. Merrill, son of Apostle Merrill, has lieen elected city lupcrinlrndcntof schools of tagan city. He la a resident of California and for this reason there ta aoiua dilsatisfaoliim at hia selection. Earl Cannoa, a Salt Laka boy, pnt some gunpowder in a can and touched a match to it The caa waa hurled in hia face, resulting in severe injuries. IJa expected to run away before the powder ignited. Maxwell, the Springville hank robber, lays the man killed by the lrine posse and thought to be Butch Cassidy ia Bill Johnson. He has a divorced wife living at Buffalo, Wya, and a father and mother in Tessa. Tlie body of E. A. Ireland, ex-- sited States marshal for Utah, who died recently in the Klondike, arlved in Salt take last week and waa interred under the auspices of the Musonlc lodge, of which Mr. Ireland was a member. State Treasurer Cliipman'a report for May shows receipts amounting to which with a balance of on hand May I, made a total of 88,781. fin. The disbursements were: General fund account, 2.fHl7.R7; state school fund warrants. .'i.ftiH.44, and university land fund warrants, 81,010, leaving a balance on hand May 31 of 77.475. Mi. The Salt Lake County Horticultural society, the only active society In the state, holds monthly meutlags. At its last meeting W. C. Bergen of Union gave a demonstration of tlie best method of drying fruit. Cole, Inspector J. W. Sorensen, H. E. Allen. Thomas 11. Walk and Joseph M. Smith related their eaperlenees and results in spraying and urged a strict enforcement of the horticultural law. Joshua Terry, P. Longson and J. P. Sorenson were appointed to arrange with the railroad! for a trip to the agricultural experiment station at Logan. The next meeting of the society will lie held July 23. Lorenzo Hansen, the Wellsvilic dairyman, ha established a new creamery at Logan. The output now ia about 300 pounds of cheese per day, which will likely be tripled aa soon as the new machinery which has lieen ordered ar- rives. tawis nenroid, a newsboy on the Rio Grande Western, attain ped to board a ear, missed the step aud fell down between the platform and the moving train. The truck struck him in the head, cutting a long gash and fracturing his skull. He may recover. Two little aona of Robert Dimond of West .Iordan were playing in the barn, one being In the haymow with a pitch-for- k and the other on tha floor below. The fork was drooped, striking the little fellow below In the brain and causing hia death. Mrs. W. If. Jackson of Ogden waa found dead In ker room when she waa called to get np Rhe cause of her death ia supposed to bo rbeumatlam of of the heart She was a sister of Mrs. Kcodbb, who was burned to death by an exploaion of coal oil. lol pars, n4 Mldnia ta wbdcMM POWDER Absolutely Puro A little son of L. W. Harris waa shot in the luck by another boy at Braver last week, while hunting pigeons. The wound la likely to prove dangerous Aa soon as Sampson arrived at Santiago it waa decided to block the chan- The nombordaient of Boatlago Opens the Way for Them. Washington, June 8. The bombard- It is likely that the first troops of ths regular army to take up a position ashore will be the engineer battalion, although they are so badly hampered by the heavy siege trains they carry that they must be greatly delayed in making a landing. These guns, by the way, have given infinite trouble, for the transports that were hastily chartered were so lightly constructed as to require s great deal of strengthening before the great masses of steel could be safely placed on them. It is now confidently expected that the troops will be hastened to Cuba and that actual warfare will begin on the island at once. lie Royal makes recover. hand-to-han- with long knives. A thousand Span- and added to his previous laurels by iards have been killed and about 8,000 winning high praise fivin his superiors captured. in the service for distinguished galThe insurgent have taken Malalian, lantry and ability, lie fought his ship Taralae, Hacnor and San Tamers, and from the conning tower, while Admiral ire attacking Moorlatc, which is a sub- Dewey directed the movements of his urb of the city. uqnadron from the bridge of the vessel. A native regiment has shot its officers It was not known fa? several weeks and joined the insurgents. The in- after the engagement that Captain surgent army is growing daily. tiridley had suffered from it, and even Admiral Dewey has gathered the now the precise nnturf of his trouble is steamers now blockaded in tlie river to not disclosed. . lie off Cavits in readiness to receive Upon the arrival of the Zafiro at foreigners. The Spanish are losing Hongkong on the MHh of .May, tlie navy arms, ammunition and field pieces department wae notified that Captain almost daily, so persistent are the Uridley had been 'condemned by a rebel attacks. The natives are flock- board of medical survey and "invalided" ing to Aquinaldo'e standard. He is, on home. Subsequent mjviccs received the whole, conducting the campaign on by the department' Indioated that hnmane principles. In the course of a Captain Grid ley waa Buffering from the NEWS. Dr. George H. Penrose of Balt Lake has been appointed aurgaon of the Utah artillery. Willard Young of Utah lias been ap pointed colonel of tlie Second regiment, U. B. volunteer engineers. The hospital corps of the National Guard of I'tah ia to be recruited up to its maximum strength at ones. The Christian Scientists are building a handsome ehiirrb in Balt Lake City, to coat, with ths grounds. I?0, 000. Nellie Gebson, the girl whose leg was broken by being ran over by a Bait take street ear, will Oet-pa.t- Carver' Krpart. Madrid, June 8. The following official dispatch was received from AdmiSix American vessels ral Cervera: have bombarded the fortifications at Santiago and along the adjacent coast. Six were killed and 17 wounded on ' board the Beina Mercedes: three officers were killed and an. officer and 17 men were wounded among the troops. The Americana fired 1500 shells with slight damage to La Socspa and Morro batteries. The barracks suffered more. The enemy has had noticeable losses." tired. Pay llay fee Itoh Hoys. Ssn Francisco, June 8. Nearly 13500 in gold. 'silver and copper has been distributer! among the I'tah artillery battalion. The coin was all hot from the mint At sundown tl e guards were the only men In ramp, aid they rewere planning what to do wbi-lieved from duty. The men are having a good time, but, nevertheless, they did not forget the folks at home, for fnto was deposited with Lieutenant Naylor to bo sent to parents and friends. MANILLA 1HSH ms wm menra ao., lleoaMyof reputation vow. la China. China's 1,300,000 square miles support a population of 383,000,000, which la an average of 292 persona to the square mils. Shantung ia one of the moat densely populated provinces In ths Chinese empire. The average of population per square mile is 557. WHAT THE LAW DECIDES. Exemptions of accidents to boilers and machinery,'' In a hill of lading are held, in Falrbsnk vs. Cincinnati, N. O. and T. P. R. C. (C. C. App. 6th C.), 38 L. R. A. 271, insufficient to Include the breaking of s car axle. Delivery to a consignee who does not produre tbs bill of lading la held, In Nebraska Meal Mills vs. St, Louis 8. W. H. Co. (Ark.), 28 L. R. A. 358, sufficient to discharge tha liability of the railroad company If it hod no no-tithat the bill of lading had been transferred. With this case are collected the authorities on tbe subject To whom may delivery be mads under 1)111 of lading." A passenger's careless use of a loaded gun on a steamboat, by which another passenger la Injured, ia held, in Wcat Memphis P. Co. vs. Whits (Tenn.), 38 L. R. A. 427, to render ths owner of the steamboat liable, if tbe passenger's negligence was such as to excite apprehension In n reasonably prudent person and ths owner failed to exercise the utmost vlgllancs nnd diligence In protecting the passengers. DEVIOUS EFINITIONS. Money The possible key to mans origin. Tears The rain of woman's sorrows and Joys. Intuition Something that Is beyond all reason. Hash A badly mixed-u- p boardinghouse affair. Dude An example of what a man 1a when he Isnt. Insult The proffer of n small sum ol money aa a bribe. Logica- l- Something a woman can be only when ahe bates. Gossip The sugar used by soma folk to sweeten their tea. Flirtation A pastime of the fair sex that la only half fair. Duty Bumething that la usually too plain to be attractive. Wind Something that makes a bicycle pneumatically tired. Bicycle A vehicle the rider of which arte aa horse aud driver. Advice Something that ia easy tc give, but uneaay to take. Promise A small outlay from which large returns are expected. Pity A fellow feeling that la too often substituted for charity. with Optimism The philosophy which we regard ourselves. Intoxlcollgy The science that treats of very alow but sure poisons. Liberty The police court Judge's equivalent for 10 or ten days. Failure An automatic thread cutter on the human sewing machine. Conceit Something that makes a man admire hia own mistakes. with Pessimism The philosophy which we regard our neighbors. Egotlat A man who imagines ths world can't get along without him. Trouble Something that can be borrowed without eecurlty or interest Concluaion Something a woman con reach without ualng reason or judg-- ment Moon Something children cry foi until they get big enough to want the earth. Indifference A mans regard for tomorrow's breakfast just after eating loday'a dinner. Woman A bumnn being who knows r neighaha Is better than her bor Chlcasra News. next-doo- R. S. Wlmmer, NOTARY PUBLIC. Offlco In Bank. Payson City. Dr. J. H. EVANS amaT. Over Douglass' hardware store. pertaining to high art dent Badly decayed teeth made see vicalile for life by the adjustment ol gold amalgam or porcelain crowns. latry. Best Sets of Teeth at privet witeln the reach of all |