The Paducah Daily Sun Newspaper, June 7, 1898, Page 1

: THE SUN’S WAR “NEWS IS THE BEST. 00euet88e CHOCOLATE CE CREAMCombined American and Cuban Forces Assault the City. Heavy One Spanish Cruiser Sunk. CAPE HAYTIEN, June 7.--(Copyrighted telegram.)--The American fleet yesterday bombarded Santi- . ago for three and a half hours, crumbling the forts to dust and killing a large number of Spanish soldiers. « The land attack by the Cubans was as bold and effective as the attack by the fleet. army landed and attacked the city from the surrounding hills with their heavy siege guns, sending a perfect hail of shot and shell on Santiago. The Spanish advices admit that their losses were very heavy (TODAY AT OULE'S) RAWBERRY ICE CREAM ANILLA ICE CREAM ORANGE ICE WeVOtUte BOTH LEGS CUT OFE. dent in the Linois Central Yards This Morning, Fred Stewart, a Switeh man, the Vietim. ted on the Pilot = Legs Out Off by the E He Will Probably Die. Fal Swithman Fred Stewart, of the Il linois Central night yard force with a terrible accident this morning about 5 o'clock in the south yard near the water tank. He fainted while on of the switch en- ‘ont of the mashed off above train, Spanish Loss of Life. PADUCAH, KENTUCKY TUESDAY. JUNE a 1898. 7 = SANTIAGO ATTACKED FROM EVERY SIDE. both in men and in dismantled fortifications. It is reliably reported that one Spanish cruiger (the Mercedes) was sunk. LATER:—The Spaniards admit that they lost ten army officers and two hundred soldiers killed in the bombardment Their losses on the fleet were equally as severe, including three commodores. | sign and five subordinate officers were killed. The Cubans report that only four or five of their number were wounded in their attack upon the city by land, and that none were killed The Americans suffered no damage at all, no one being even reported as wounded. The damage done by the big guns of the American fleet and by the Cubans was tremendous. tifications rendered worthless magazines with their big siege guns, A cable trom Santiago admits that panic reigns in that city; that the people are all fleeing to the hills, as the defeat of Admiral Cervera and the capture of Santiago are now absolutely vertain. , CUBANS FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM. Cervera and His Big Fleet nd the other leg below the e engineer heard him cry but could not stop the The mangled form was picked up and conveyed to the L. C. hospital, where ao ation performed amputating the limbs pung Stewart exhibited remarka- ble grit, never losing consciousness when the wheels passed over him and crashed his flesh and bones. He waid when picked up that he fainted was young man lives on South Ninth street near Adams, and is married. He has been in the employ of the eompany for several years, mostly on the night force This afternoon Mr. Stewart was reported as being in a serious con- dition, although resting comparative- ly easy. The shock was so great, that it was admitted at the hospital that he would have » difficult time pulling through. Just before the accident which may yet cost him his life, he com plaived of being ill, and a short time betore slipped and had a toe mashed in a switch, He persisted in work- ing, however, until time to go off watch, and this may have had some- thing to do with bis fainting. He is a young man about 27 years old, and ismarried., His wife was at the hospital at his bedside all the morning and afternoon, He is a very populay man amang the railroad men and others who know him, and the terrible misfortune which will make him acripple if not result in death, is generally deplored PAINFULLY HURT. Jesse Walters is the name of the boy who runs on the South Third street car and draws down the trolley while the car passes under the trench ing machine of the sewer works. This morning when he pulled it the rope broke and he fell violently from the car, fallin vat under the ear. He rolled around, and wa finally picked up apparently mo dead thon alive, His shoulder was injured and his jaw badly burt, but he was fortunate to get off as light a, he did, . STOCK. Illinois Central stock is this month quoted to employes at $106 per share, something higher than last month, Highest Honors—World’s Fair, Gold Medal, Midwinter Fair. Doomed to Immediate Captare Or Certain Destruction, OUR TERRIBLE 13-INCH GUNS. Capture the Outposts of Santiago and Closely Press the City. People Fleeing From the City Panic Stricken, THE DEFENSES OF SANTIAGO New York, June 7.—The bulletins all say that the Amer won a glorious victory yesterday at Santiago, reducing the forts at San- cable ns tiago and doing tremendous damage in the city, The Cuban Jarcia fought like Trojans and aided total of the forces under General much to increase the Spanish losses, Cape Haytien, It is reported & Juny 7, e that the Spanish 1p. m— Cruiser Maria Teresa was also sunk yesterday, but ii is probably that the Mercedes is meant a8 ouly one ship 1s knowa to have be SANTIAGO'S DEFENDERS. Cape Haytien, J une 7—The nomi- force of the Spaniards in the city} of Of these only ntingo de Cuba is 25,000 men. 9,000 are regulars, sorbed were the | victory but claim that destruction wrought by the batteries of the fleet, After dinner the attack begun again and lasted two hours. Two thousand shells were thrown and not} afoot of the shore eaped the effect shells. The Oregon's Work. of the bursting The Spanish cruiser Rena Mer- cedes tried to force her way passed the sunken Merrimac, but was shat- tered and sunk by the 1 Her wounded men escaped but the loss of -ineh gun of the Oregon officers and life on the Mercedes was heavy The deadly fire from the tleet was kept up till every important fort about the harbor entrance was laid in ruins. Americans Land, Five hundred Americans landed at Bosquire, of supplies. The Cubans greatly supplemented the Americans and fought nobly and desperately. ‘They pressed Spaniards until they retreated from the outposts leaving their dead and wounded behind. The Cubans now hold all approaches to the city, Mer- cedes and sixteen seamen were killed. Col. Lieut. Yrerzor, Spanish officials were The second lieutenant of the Ordenze, Capt. Sanchey and mortally wounded in the land attack killed. that and many soldic Th Americans and Cubans have were Spaniards admit the won a the Ameri- Jeans suffered heavy loss Another Attack To No Americans were injured ready for mbined forces are getting Five thousand are volunteers, like our national guard, and the rest are Spaniards of the city given arms and | pressed into service, Admiral Cerv over 18,000 Mauser rifles to arm the | a's fleet brought} raw levies, Santiago forts were Wailt with ref- erence to sea attack alone; so heights | that command them on the land side | were left entirely unguarded, The guns of Morro and Socapa only point | out to sea, It the Americans ean only seize] these hills and plant batteries there the forts can be made untenable, —_ | With the pounding away from the ocean they | fleet at the same time will not last any time, | behind a hastily made fort, YESTERDAY'S BATTLE. | Cape Hastien, June 7,—Admiral and kept up heavy work until noon, |clothes right, makes the billright, It costs but a trifle more to wear when the big guns became quiet «| garments that fit thar those that a’most fit. The acme of style and the gunners were allowed @ short) workmanship is ours. Drop in at 383 Broadway and see about that The heat belated spring suit. You'll be glad you waited-.--t’vwill cost you so little. time for rest aud dinner. on the big iron clads was terrific, but it was almost unnoticed se eh. another attack by land and sea to- | morrow The Spanish in Santiago are panic | stricken, many runni ng to the Cuban | and Ame The Spanish realize that this is be- n lines to enlist, the ginning of the end, but are still making desperate resistance TROOPS FOR CUBA. Kingston, Jamaica, dune 7—Nine hundred marines, a regiment of in fantry and a regiment of cavalry and twelve siege guns have been landed |near Santiago aud are now camped men in noting the | ut Santiago es- | which was made the base! the This is the first larg | pedition landed in Cuba i | Washington, June Alger today officially announces that 000 American soldiers will be in | Cuba by Sunday. Washington, June 7.—Transports Mobile and Key West | They are | bearing troops from ‘Tampa have gathered at to he conveyed to Cuba supposed to contain the main army | for the operations against Santiago. The army for Porto Rico will be embarked from Fernandina. jards Have Been Made Prisoners. Washington, June department has posted the following bulletin: ‘Admiral Dewey reports that the jinsurgents have been actively en- |gaged within the province of Cavite during the past week. ‘They have | won several victories, the Spanish troops, not native. arsenal of Cavite has been red for occupation by the | United States troops upon rival on transports."? GENEROUS CERVERA. Port Antonio, Jamaica, Hobson and the can heroes of the Merrimac are :safe. tonished hy their filled with | Admiral Cerve bravery and admivation matchless exploit, has sent frienas, } Admiral offer jbrought to Admiral Sampson Cervera’s r|a flag of trace. Cery glowing words: hands. Daring like theirs makes a men ean be such heroes, Afterward | and then to the where jare prisoners, but are friends, Morro, Every- thing is being done to make their stay with us comfortable. If you want to send anything to them we will cheer- fully take at. HOBSON'S REWARD. Washington, June 7,—Lieut. Hobson will probably be promoted to Lieutenant Ce for the Merrimac exploit. INSURGENTS WIN VICTORIES. | their ar-| June 7.— for the coolness and daring of their word to {Admiral Sampson that, though they were prisoners, they will be treated as was under a’s message contained these 4 ‘Your boys will be all right in our| bitterest enemy proud that bis fellow- they were taken the city of Santiago they | der as a reward » American ex- It is claimed that the Cuban: captured the outposts of Santiago, and that the Americans exploded the Spanish QUARTERLY COURT. Quarterly court has been in session 7—Secretary | again today, and three cases of minor] j importance were tried. | ag et It Writ of Habeas Corpus Case. This afternoon the case of Rivers inst McGill is on trial in the cir- court before Judge Husbands. is for the custo i feren, now ia " hey are children of Robt, Me ww serving a life sentence in the Hddyville penitentiary for killing bis w } Dewey Reports That 1,800 Span] .o iq {b: | 7.—The navy | | Marshall po ha taken prisoner | about 1,800 men and fifty officers of | gu w B tl w seven other Anseri-| {; ot Rates... i\Good Enameling ife. CHANGES HANDS, Mr. L. C, Starks, formerly of the ardin Star, has bought it back; he it for $800 and purchased it ack for $200. WROLESALE, A few days ago thieves visited Mr. Dalton, of Little Cypress, county, and 500 nds of bacon from hissmokehouse autling it off in a wagon. There is tue, ha stole GUN CLUB SHOOT. a lively shoot of the and the meds} Pieper, by a There was 10 club yesterday, as won by Mr. J. € of 20 out o! . KUNAWAY. to Mr. wagon ran A horse attached Alex loodworth grocery is morning and threw Mr. Blood- Geo. Collier out. The hurt, but the » and riner was painfully her escaped injary. ———na oe NEW RICHMOND ee Ly aaa | \ Proprietors, ‘One Dollar per Day Meals, 25 cents. Cannot be done in the same room where machinery and work-bench are situated, Absolute freedom from dust is the chief requisite for suc We enamel! fram room, removed f ing department. Thi only room from which visitors excluded, In all other departments they are welcome at any time. in a dust-proof nn the repair room is the are THE SOUTHERN Crumbaugh & Parke, 416 North Seventh St MEN OF MODERATE MEANS Sampson begun the bombardment *t/ Need no longer regard tailor-made clothes with fear and trembling. Santiago again yesterday morning | {Dalton now makes clothes in his own shop, here at home-—makes the DALTON, THE TAILOR /EATHER REPORT. Increasing cloudiness, with Showers, tonighe, Wednes- day, oceasional showe! TEN CENTS A WEKK PADUCAH BOY Was the Suceessial Competitor in the West Point Examination, Examiners McBroom and Me- ie hesney today completed the inspec- tion of the papers of the applicants for the West Point cadetship, and forwarded them to Congressman Wheeler, who will make the appoint ment when be ally looks over jthe papers. ‘The examiners of course lknow which boy received the best jber cent., but they state that they jagreed to give out nothing, but to |forward the papers 10 Congressman Wheeler, that he may make the ap- pointment to suit himself, Although ed to abide hy the result as need by the examiners, some to the pinary ‘Are your parents might not suit persc answers neh as democrats?” him The miners, one of the three The American however, say that oys from Paducah, Messrs, James Caldwell, J. Henty Orme and Quarles, received the best per cent , which insures itto a Padu- cah boy. The Sun has a tip that the ointment will go to Mr. James aldwell, now of the State Industrial \ Lexington, atlon Forever. 100 THE $5 The Mercedes was shattered and sunk. On the Mercedes sixty seamen, oneen-!,,.,, ‘ \VIVECAMERA The torts were crumbled and the other for- Is twelve plate holders free. splendid value for your money — If you intend buying acamera drop in and see sam- in Baldwin's gravel pit this forenoon 11 o'clock. The little fellow was playing about the bank with two companions, skip- ping pebbles BOY DROWNED THIS MORNING. The Sad Fate of Young Walter ples of pictures taken with this instru. Instruction free. Cameras from $50.00, Photographie supplies ment $1.00 to of all kinds over the water, when he slipped and fell in, He 1 sev- eral feet of water and sank from sight, his two small companions be ing powerless to save h He could not swim, and had on his clothes They for assistance and the body was soon recovered by some workmen who were near by. Dr. Robertson was called, but the ead when taken from the M'PHERSON'S FOURTH AND BROADWAY Good Bye Old Headache If you use our Good Bye Head- ache Powders—4 doses, 10c. J.D, BACON & CO, PHARMACISTS Gold Fish Agents. Goodman—Was Drowned in a Gravel Pit While Vlaying. an at once a son of the late lied in Kansas brother who is em- ployed at Stutz’ and a sister who has a position at Noah's Ark, The funeral will tak | row morning ° time, Coroner Phelps held an inquest over the remains this afternoon, the ; | Yerdict being that he met his death was Crowned) by accidental drownin: fle Was With Two Con Who Could Not Save F Soon Recoyered. ‘Tomorrow. dlace tomor- Walter Goodman, aged nine years, of North Sixth street Seventh and Jackson Ladies Looking for Shoes which combine style, comfort and durability can find that kind here, and without the draw- back of high prices. We buy trom a manufac- turer who has demonstrated his ability tomake particularly good and stylish footwear of excel- lent material at a reasonable price. A large consignment, consisting of ladies’ dongola and tan Oxfords and lace shoes, gentlemen’s tanand black low shoes and youth’s and children’s shoes of various styles and grades has just been received and we in- vite inspection. The goods are better in mary ways than any to be had elsewhere at equal prices. GHOo. ROCCE & Sow 3821 BROADWAY. FREE + SCIENTIFIC BOX KITE * FREE FLIES TWO MILES HIGH Free with every purchase of $1 or over in our children's department, Our bus kite needs no Affords amusement for the grown folks as well as the little ones, In order not to disappoint our little friends who failed to get a baseball outfit, se being out of them, we have ordered a fresh supply, and will give a baseball outtit free with each poy’s knee pants suit over $1.50. tail. Economy Suspenders Our Bicycle Outfits For boys. ‘Twenty-five cents a & Suits 2 pair. Holds up drawers as wellas gb caps, belts, hose, ete.—are in great pants. Just the thing for summer variety. an match all our fine wear—cool and comfortable, " sweaters with golf hose, B. WEILLE & SON PADUCAH'S ONLY ONE-PRICE OUTFITTERS 409 BROADWAY@itt pants, shoes, sweae! + Latest Novelties New Silk Ties A handsome line goes on sale Call and n silk ties I | Aue ERAGE hisi{week, sce. bnwh's newest craitions. see them The Linnwocd The On'y High Grade Big Five-cent Cigar,