Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 87, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 July 1898 — Page 2

NOTONE IS LEFT.

Last Vessel of Cervera’s Famous Squadron Falls Into Our Hands. Chase of Christobal Colon by the Oregon and Brooklyn Ends in Her Capture. Her Flag Hauled Down and Her Commander Surrenders to Her Pursuers. The Important Event Occurs at a Point Sixty Miles West of the City Santiago. Plus Laid by Cervera and Hla OB* •era to Escape from Santiago Harbor—Took Wrong Coarse. Oft Santiago de Cuba, July 4, 6 p. m., Per Dispatch Boat Cynthia, via Kingston, Jamaica, July 6.—After a chase of 60 miles to the westward, the Brooklyn, closely followed by the Oregon, overhauled the Cristobal Colon after she had ran ashore and had hauled down her flag. Capt. Cook, of the Brooklyn, went on board of her, and the commander of the Spanish armored cruiser came forward to surrender, and was taken on board the New York, which came up an hour after the Brooklyn and Oregon had completed the capture of the Cristobal Colon. The latter was not seriously damaged, though she was struck several times by shots from the Brooklyn and Oregon. During the chase a clever maneuver of Commodore Schley's In heading due west to Cape Caney, while the Cristobal Colon had taken a more southerly direction with a much greater distance to cover, rendered the Spaniard’s escape Impossible. Due to Schley’s Prompt Action. There seems to be no doubt that the Cristobal Colon, and perhaps the other three Spanish armored cruisers, would have escaped had’ It not been for the prompt action of Commodore.Schley. The Brooklyn, his flagship, alone was In a position to attack the Spanish vessels as they left the harbor, and the commodore steamed dlrecetly toward them and engaged all four cruisers, Inflicting great* damage upon them. The Oregon was the flrst to Join the Brooklyn, and afterward the lowa, Texas and Vixen closed around the Spaniards, all pouring In a deadly tire; but, from the beginning to the end of the fight, the Brooklyn, Oregon and Gloucester took the most Important part In the destruction of the enemy. One man, George Henry EUU, was killed on board the Brooklyn. His head was blown off by a shell. One other man, J. Burns, was injured on board of her. The Brooklyn was struck half a dozen times, but no Injury was done to any of the other American ships. Planning the Sortie. Admiral Cervera held a consultation with his officers before sailing out of the harbor of Santiago de Cuba, and by a small majority the move was agreed upon. The minority said that destruction was sure as many of the flremen had mutinied, and the best men In the fleet were worn out by serving the guns In the shore batteries. Early on the morning of the sortie careful observations were taken of the sea, east and west. Admiral Cervera decided upon taking the westward course with Manzanillo, Clenfuegos, or If possible, Havana, ths port to be reached. Ha would have gone east but for the sighting of a large transport fleet off Slbbney, and the assurance that a convoy of war vessels was ■till with the transports. As a matter of fact, there Is no war vessel larger than a converted yacht, except the New York, that could have obstructed Admiral Cervera’s escape eastward. Naval men here are sure that the Spanish vessels could have disabled or sunk the New York and escaped had the eastward course been chosen. One Shell’s Awful Work. It Is claimed that one shell killed 100 men on the Vizcaya, raking the vessel fore and aft. It was feared for a time by many that lome of the sailors and oncers who swam ashore from the Vizcaya, the Almtrante Oquendo and the Marta Teresa were killed by the insurgents who were seen In the chapperel near the beach. This could not be verified at this writing, as no accurate estimate of the loss to the Spanish fleet was obtainable. The Only Thing Left. Off Santiago de Cuba, July 4, via Port Antonio, Jamaica, July 6.—The flrst and onjy statement concerning the recent jtfy al battle made by the Spanish comJ minder. Admiral Cervera. was to a eorf rsapondent of the press on board the battleship lowa. It was as follows: “I would rather lose my ahtps at sea, like a sailor, than In a harbor. It was the «nly thing left for roe to do.” Guns Were KeshlppeU. London, July 6.—A dispatch to the Evening News from Madrid sayß that after Friday's battle at Santiago de Cuba the marines and guns belonging to Admiral Cervera’s fleet wire reahlpped, preparatory to the squadron’s sortie from the harbor. Gen. Linares’ Wound. Madrid, July o.—An official dispatch from Santiago says that the wound of Gen. Linares has developed no complications. He Is profoundly touched by the numerous congratulations he has received. His troops also are grateful for the queen regent's cablegram of fellcltutlon. Mow the Army Received the Hrn>. At the Front, Headquarters of Gen. Shatter's Army, Before Santiago de Cuba, July 3, via Kingston, Jamaica, July 4.-a Early in the day a man on the lookout had 1 reported that the Spanish iltet, under the command of Admiral Cervera. hud sailed out of the harbor of Santiago de Cuba, but It was not until late this afternoon that the result was known at the front. As the word of the magnificent victory flew from sentry to sentry along the tiring lines, and was shouted to the companies, regiments and brigades, a great cheer ■wept down the line of weary men, which gathered force aa It went, until the rattle of musketry was drowned In the roar from glad American throata. The news was flashed back Into the underbrush, where the reserves lay, and the men almost stampeded In their enthualaatlc desire to get to the front. The cheering continued through the evening as the details of the flrst tight came In. The men could not have displayed more enthusiasm had the victory been theirs Instead of the navy’s. Although the firing continued all day

between the outposts very little damage Was done on either side. Gen. Chaffee sar wounded slightly, a rifle bullet cutting through bi 3 foot, but he will not be compelled to leave the field. Desperate Night Attack. The Spanish made a desperate night attack upon our left shortly ' before ten o'clock Saturday night. The assault was directed at the position that had been carried by Gen. Kent’s men. The Spaniard's left the trenches and charged across the” open, striking heavily upon Gen. Wikoff s brigade, consisting of the Ninth, Thir- , teenth and Twenty-fourth infantry. They Were reenforced by a heavy fire all along their line of guns and batteries, and succeeded In driving some of our men from the trenches, bur the heavy fire the Americans in turn poured in staggered the Spanish line and sent it reeling backward with i heavy loss. The Americans had advanced 1 from the trenches for the first time, and while the Spaniards were in the open sorr-e of our Gatlings on extreme lelt did ter- ! rible execution. The casualties among our | men was not heavy. Gen. Hawkins was! Bhot In the foot. Over 200 additional I wounded were taken to the rear during the | night, one batch consisting of 120. Our Lokmc* In the Fighting. The fighting Friday and Saturday cost the American army 1,700 men. This estimate is made by the surgeons at division hcaoquarters after careful figuring .by the surgeons at the hospitals. The list of wounded, as made up at the division headquarters, is very large in proportion to the list of those killed outright. Probably less than 100, all' told, of the number of wounued. have died, making the total number of deaths In the neighborhood of 160. The remainder of the wounded will probably recover. Bravery of the Spaniards. Considering the fact that not over 12,000 were engaged on our side, and that not ail of those were actually under fire, the percentage of loss is very heavy. The s.aughter was brought about mainly by the gallantry with which our troops advanced into the open ground in the face of a heavy fire from the Spanish entreneninents and rifle pits. Our men generally had an opinion tnat the Spaniards could not shoot, and many, it must be confessed, thought they would not fight. Both impressions were erroneous, particularly tne latter. The Spanish have fought with great determination and bravery. The returns show that g number of regiments suffered vtry heavily, the Seventy-first New Y'ora being the worst cut up of the volunteer regiments, and the Thirteenth and Sixth regular infantry suffering most among the regulars, with the Seventh and Sixteenth close In the race for glory. In some companies of the Thirteenth regiment onethird of the men are gone, and there 'are companies in that regiment now entirely without officers. In the Sixth infantry more than one-third of the officers are gone, only one field officer, Maj. Arinur, being left.

THANKS OF CONGRESS.

Resolutions Introduced In the House Extending; Gratitude to Commodore Schley. Washington, .Inly G, .Representative Berry, of Kentucky, Tuesday introduced in the house a joint resolution tendering the thanks o t congress to Commodore Schley and the officers and men under his command for th< destruction of the Spanish fleet. The resolution is as follows: "Resolved, That the thanks of congress and of the American people are hereby tendered to Commodore Schley, U. S. N., for his heroic and distinguished conduct in destroying the Spanish fleet in Cuban waters on the 3d of July last.” The body of the resolution omits reference to those under Schley’s command who are recognized in the title. Representative Gibson (Tenn.) introduced bills extending the franking privilege to the officers and enlisted men of the army and navy while in actual war service, and authorizing the raising of 40,000 colored troops trom the nation at large for tw'o years’ service.

Chicago's Population.

Chicago, July 6. —The population of Chicago, according to the school census, is 1,851,588, indicating a gain of 234,953 in the last two years. The result of the census of 1896 was 1,616,635. The estimate made by the publishers of the city directory recently was 1,893,000. The school census shows the North side to have a population of 326,817, the South side G 80.527, and the West side 844.244. The largest ward in the city is the Thirtieth, with a population of 110,062. The population of the city consists of 945,868 males and 905,720 females.

Ex-Banker Dreyer Sentenced.

Chicago, July 6. —Edward S. Dreyer, former head of the banking and real estate firm of E. S. Dreyer & Co., was sentenced Tuesday by Judge Smith to the penitentiary to serve an indefinite period for embezzlement of $316,000 which the west park commission intrusted to him as its treasurer. The court has signed a bill of exception in the case, which will be taken to the supreme court.

Death of John N. Conger.

Milwaukee, July 6.—John N. Conger, a well-known railroad builder, died Tuesday, aged 75. Mr. Conger came west from New York 40 years ngo, settling in Chicago. He was at one time interested in one of the big Mississippi boat lines and was also associated with “Diamond” Joe Reynolds in the building of the Hot Springs railroad.

Proves Its Superiority.

London, July 6.—The Berlin correspondent of the Daily Mail says: The Imttle of Santiago de Cuba is considered to have proved the superiority of American armor plating and artillery, and it is believed that in the future. European nations will give larger orders to American makers for armor, guns and the like.

Angusti's Family Escapes.

Mndrid, July 6.—The Spanish consul at Singapore wires the following message from Gen. August!, captain general of the Philippines: "The situation is unchanged. My family has succeeded in miraculously escaping from Macabora in a boat and having passed through the American vessels. All arrived safely at Manila."

Has 320 Wounided Aboard,

Key West, Fla., July 6.t—The Red Cross steamer Iroquois arrived Tuesday afternoon from Santiago de Culm, adtli 320 wounded on board. No communication with the vessel is permilUd.

WILL ACT TOGETHER

* - ! Sampscn and Shafter to Cooperate at Santiago. *• BOMBARDMENT OF CITY POSTPONED. The Admiral Will Force Hla Way Into the Harbor and A~dd His Fire to That of the General In Reducing tbe Place. Washington, July 6.—As a result of the cabinet meeting Tuesday, instructions were sent by the president to Admiral Sampson and Gen. Shafter to cooler together concerning a joint plan of attack upon the city. Upon the outcome of this conference depends the line of action for the immediate future. For the present the land bombardment by Gen. Shafter’s forces has been deferred as the situation has so completely changed by the annihilation of the Spanish fleet that it Is manifestly the part of wisdom for this land bombardment to await the cooperation and support of a bombardment from Admiral Sampson’s fleet. Gen. Shafter’s demand for the surrender of Santiago, on the plan of bombardment, was made at 8:80 o’clock Bunday morning. An hour later Admiral Cervera made his suicidal dash from the harbor, resulting in a complete transformation of the naval and military operations. Instead of a menacing Spanish fleet within the harbor, the way has been cleared save for the shore batteries ,for the entrance of the American fleet up' to the very w'harves of the city. Will Strike Together. With this material change wrought, it was obvious to the authorities here that the blow, flrst intended to be delivered by Gen. Shafter alone, would be doubly effective and decisive if the two forces could be brought together and strike simulr taneously from land and sea. It is for this reason that the conference is held between the American general stod the American admiral. Up to the close of office hours Tuesday no word had come either to the war or

EFFECT OF 13-INCH SHELLS.

Chapel Near Santiago Pierced by Shells from an American Warship.

navy department, so far as was disclosed, as to what determination had been reached at the conference. At the same time it is the clear expectation of the authorities here that the conference will result in a determination by the admiral to take his Beet through the narrow neck of the harbor, make his way past the shore batteries and fortifications, and take position before the city for a bombardment. There is reason to believe that the instructions sent to Admiral Sampson at least conveyed the desire, If not the instructions, that he enter the harbor. But it is said that the admiral and the general continue to be the supseme officials in authority, and that, being on the seeqe, fully alive to all the conditions, their Judgment will be taken as final in the course to be adopted. Can Enter the Harbor. There is said to be no obstacle, so far as navigation is concerned, to the entrance of the harbor by the American fleet. The Cristobal Colon, which cleared the Merrlmac and got out of the harbor Sunday, drew 23 feet 3 Inches, which Is within seven Inches of the draft of the battleships lowa, Indiana, Massachusetts and Oregon, and is greater than the draft of the battleship Texas. Moreover, the navy department has known for the last ten days that the neck of the channel was open, despite the sinktng of the Merrtmac, and that there was a clear sea way of seven fathoms through which any ship In our navy could sail. This removes all difficulty, except from submarine mines, or from the shore batteries. As to the mines, little account is taken of them since the Spanish fleet passed over them. The Spaniards are in the habit of using contact mines, so thut there is little likelihood of there being mines operated by electric connection with the shore. A Terrific Fire Possible. The forts and batteries have been badly weakened by the constant fire of the fleet for many weeks past, and while still a factor, they are greatly disabled. Once up to the city, the fleet and army could combine in a terrific double Are. No less than 2D2 heavy gum* would be trained from the American ships on the city, and at the same time the big siege guns, which it Is expected have been brought to the front of Bliafter’s line, would rain down a torrent of steel fiom that quarter. The siege guns throw sheila of 135 pounds. Aside from them there are four Morton howitzers and a large number of smaller howitzers. These are in the heavy artillery, while the light artillery embraces a great number of guns of 3.2 caliber. Combined, this fire from land and sea would be terrific In its effect. Further Reason for Delay. The action of the foreign representatives at SantlHgo has been an additional reason for deferring the bombardment. It was mnde known lnte Tuesday that one of Gen. Shafter’s dispatches stated that these representatives had Joined in a request to him to put off the shelling of the city for another brief period, until their 1 respective colonies eouid be removed. This accounts for the departure of the foreign warships from Santiago harbor,’ns they are bearing away the foreign residents in the period before bombardment begins. The activity of the consuls at Santiago has led to no diplomatic complication which has reached the state department thus far, and the authorities here feel that nothing of that nature will develop. * I’nmid nt Mnntlnfto. The war department has been Informed of the arrival of Gen. Pando at Santiago with reenforcemeats for the enemy. The very great advantage of being lntrenclfled udds materially to their strength and, in the opinion of military men, makes their effective lighting force from a third to a half greater than our own. Gen, Shafter, in his dispatches, sta’es that thb excessive heat and rains of the last two weeks have contributed nearly as nfuch as the Spanish

bullets to the Ineffectiveness of our army. Under these circumstances It Is his opinion that It would be unwise to attempt to carry the city by assault. This view is shared by the officials here and also, It is understood, by Admiral Sampson, In commahd of the fleet. Disposition of Cervera. The disposition of Admiral Cervera and the 1,500 prisoners is receiving the attention of naval officials, but no exact determination has yet been reached. Admiral Cervera will be treated with consideration due his rank, and the department officials expressed a sense o { gratification that Lieut. Commander Wainwright had shown the gallantry characteristic of the American navy, when he received the defeated Spanish admiral on board the little cruiser Oloucester and tendered him the use of his cabin. Watson Will Go. The definite official report reaching here Tuesday that the Spanish fleet had entered the Suez canal made no change in the plans j of the navy department as to sending Commodore Watson’s squadron to the coast j of Spain. Secretary Long said It would start at the earliest possible moment, but ' he did not care to give the day of departure. j Praise for Schley. The annihilation of the Spanish fleet con- i tinues to be an absorbing topic among na- i val officials, and they are giving most generous praise to Commodore Schley for the notable manner in which he directed the fight, when the Immediate command fell to his lot. The commodore’s friends have long predicted that if he secured an opportunity he would render good account of the fighting ability of the American navy, and they are glad this opportunity was afforded. It Is one more, and perhaps the greatest, achievement, in a long line with which Commodore Schley’s name has been associated, others including the relief of the Greely Arctic expedition and the command of the Baltimore at Valparaiso when war was imminent as a result of a mot attack on the American blue jackets. Courtesy to Cervera. A graceful courtesy was on Tuesday extended to the captured Spanish Admiral Cervera by the president. Through Gen. Greely, chief signal officer, permission was sent to Cervera to communicate with his family in Spain by cable. Permission was also granted to other captured Spanish officers to use the cable to transmit personal messages to friends in Spain. The messages will be, of course, carefully censored,

and nothing will be allowed to pass that would be of assistance In any manner to the enemy. t riced to Surrender. It is learned authoritatively that tremendous pressure is being brought to bear upon the Spanish commander of Santiago by the foreign consuls resident in the city to Induce him in the interests of humanity to surrender to the inevitable. The consuls have.communicated with their home governments, and it is believed here that representations will be made by them to Spain to induce her to permit the city to surrender, thereby preventing further loss of life and property. What the result of these negotiations may be cannot be foretold. The opinion expressed by war officials is that the Spaniards will fight to the last, and capitulate only when they are forced to do so. For that reason any delay of offensive action against the city is not regarded in army circles with favor.

FINE HORSES BURNED.

Fire Destroys the Stables of Dr. Hernnys at the Fair Grounds in ’ St. Gouts. St. Louis, July 6. —At 2:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon fire broke out in the stable of Dr. Bernays at the fair grounds just as the first race was being called, and within an hour five valuable race horses and six stables had been consumed and seven other stables badly damaged. Spectators and track men rushed to Dr. Bernays stable and did what they could with the fair grounds’ hose, but the two streams were ineffectual and the wind spread the fire rapidly. The horses were cut loose from all the stables and turned into the infield of the track, where a crowd of spectators had collected. The frightened animals stampeded, and it was by the merest chance thut the crowd was not run down. A general alarm had been turned in, and by the time the department arrived six stables hud burned. Dr. Bernays’ lost Equitome, Anonyms and Bey del Corsa. and Clem Creveling lost Abe Fashion and Ferdowen. Several horses received injuries in the stampede. Two firemen were injured and conveyed to the hospital. The fire is supposed to have been of cigarette origin. Later it was found that Clem Creveling. who is in Chicago, had lost a third horse, a chestnut filly by Fuustus out of Black Crook, and the most vuluable of his string. The entire fire loss is estimated at SIO,OOO.

Suffering at Santiago.

Washington, July 6.—A, message received from Clen. Shatter indicates that the situation of the people of Santiago is terrible. They are not only panic-stricken over the fear of bombardment, but they are suffering from lack of the actual necessaries of life.

Veteran Dead.

San Diego, Cal., July 6.—Capt. Matthew Sherman, a noted naval veteran and ex-miner of San Diego and prominent in the Mexican war, died here Tuesday afternoon of paralysis.

IT WAS A HARD BLOW

Spanish Populace at Last Undeceived Regarding Cervera. WAS LED TO BELIEVE IS HIS ESCAPE # Population la Greatly Excited—Civil War la Threatened—Sagaats Declares That tbe Conflict \ Will Be Continued. j Madrid, July 6.—Senor Sagasta, the pre- • mier, has announced officially that Admiral , Cervera’s squadron has been defeated, that [ the Almirante Oquendo was burned and ! the Infanta Maria Teresa sunk and that | Admiral Cervera himself Is a prisoner of : war. Civil War Threatened. j London, July 6.—The Madrid correspond--1 ent of the Dally Telegraph telegraphing i Tuesday night says: Disorder is spreading i among the military; the crowds in the city are getting riotous, and eve#where signs are apparent that the population Is arming for civil war. Marshal Martinez Compos and the captain general of Madrid have held long consultations as to the ways and means of preserving order. Peace impossible. London, July 6.—The Dally Chronicle says:. We learn from a sure source that the Spanish government thinks It Impossible to matte peace now because to make peace at present would throw the balance of power in Spain into the hands of the Carlists. The Madrid correspondent of the Standard says: The public is still in favor of prolonged resistance,■ but excitement Is Increasing among all.classes, and strong precautions are being taken in all the large towns where the garrisons are confined to barracks. The correspondent describes the irritation of the newspapers, which withheld the special reports as to the disaster to Cervera’s squadron until the government’s confirmation had been received. Will Continue the War. Madrid, July 6.—The cabinet council Tuesday night, after a short session, decided* not to open negotiations for peace, but to continue the war, with all risks, while a single soldier remains in Cuba. The government has no news as to a bombardment of Santiago, and has cabled Gov. Gen. j Blanco for details of the naval battle. How Madrid Was Tricked. Madrid,' July 6.—Prior to Sagasta’s announcement of Cervera’s defeat almost indescribable enthusiasm prevailed over his supposed escape with his squadron from the harbor of Santiago de Cuba. The admiral's name was on every tongue, and it was claimed that it was he who saved Santiago de Cuba, by "adding to Gen, Linares' handful of soldiers nls brave sailors to man the guns ashore and repel the Americans under Gen. Shafter.” Such was about the exultant eulogy of Admiral Cervera heard on all sides, this state of public feeling being due to the official announcements from Santiago. For instance, one statement from Santiago is as follows: One of the Stories. “When Admiral Cervera found that it was certain coi. Escario s reenforcements were in proximity to Santiago, the admiral held a council with the commanders of his squadron, disclosing to them a plan to force the blockade in broad daylight. The commanders responded unanimously: "Ad iante:" (Forward.) ‘‘lt was then arranged that the torpedoboat destroyers should take the lead, feigning an attack, and discharge the torpedoes against the enemy’s ships, the Cristobal Colon protecting their advance, sheltered by the batteries of Morro castle, and distracting the enemy’s attention while the remainder of the squadron sallied out of the harbor. The Americans at first were taken by surprise. Then recovering, they opened a tremendous fire, especially against the torpedo-boat destroyers, which vessels Admiral Cervera had instructed to steer an opposite course to the squadron. The Americans were deceived, and maneuvred toward the supposed course of the Spaniards, while Admiral Cervera went full steam ahead, maintaining a continuous tire until clear of the American lines and then steamed awy westward, pursued and breasted for some distance by the swiftest American vessels, until they were lost sight of from Morro castle. In the mtantime the torpedo-beat destroyers sank under a rain of shell from the numerous American warships. It is presumed part of their ertws were saved by the enemy or swam ashore. A number of life buoys were provided on board the torpedo-boat destroyers, whose crews anticipated that their vessels would be destroyed.” Public Perplexed. Foreign news giving contradictory versions of the sortie have cast a tinge of perplexity and dampness upon the general rejoicing. In military circles it is considered that Gen. Shafter has been checked, that Rear Admiral Sampson has been baffled, and that the aspect of the war has been changed, but the universal expression of opinion is that peace is impossible until something occurs v\ hich is satisfactory to the national feeling.

Charged with Murder.

Washington, July 6.—The chief post office inspector has been informed that Alexo Kogers was arrested at Lake City, S. C., on July 2, charged with the murder of the negro postmaster at that place in February last. Tuesday the following named persons were arrested charged with the same crime: Oscar Kelly, Marion Clark, Edmund Rogers and Charles Joiner. Eleven persons suspected of complicity in this crime have up to this time been arrested.

Chicago Papers Resume.

Chicago, July ti —For the first time Bince last Friday morning the Tribune, Record, Chronicle, Times-Herald and Inter Ocean are issued this morning. A sufficient number of outside nonunion stereotypers has been imported into the city to make this possible. The papers, however, are to be published only in four-page size, but this will be increased ns rapidly as possible. The Chicago afternoon papers will also be published to-day, in reduced size.

Off for Santiago.

Washington, July 6. —The second brigade. First division of the Second army corps, broke camp at Camp Alger Tuesday afternoon and stnrted on their journey to Santiago to reenforce Gen. Shafter’s army. The Second brigade is composed of the Eighth Ohio, Sixth Illinois and Sixth Massachusetts, Gen. linrretßon commanding.

Assigned.

New York, July fi.—Clegg. Wright & Co., manufacturers of umbrellas, made an assignment Tuesday. The assets and liabilities are each about SIOO,OOO. The failure is attributed to ruinous competition.

Bismarck Advocates Neutrality,

London, July 6.—The Berlin correspondent of the Standard sny s: I’rince Bismarck advocates the most rigorous neutrality ns the only policy for Germany with regard to the HispanoAmericttu war.

BITS OF INFORMATION.

The state department has been officially apprised of the entrance of Camara’s fleet into the Suez canal. William K. Carlisle died In New York at the home of his father. John G. Carlisle, ex-secretary of the treasury. The Spanish minister at Tangier has gone to Madrid, it is believed, for instructions in connection with the American squadron’s expected visit at Tangier. Morocco has declared her neutrality. In accordance with the wishes of the war department, Maj. Gen. Otis proposes to nasten preparations tor the departure of more troops to Manila. The Peru and City of Puebla can sail this week If so ordered. The central cable office of the Western Union Telegraph company in New York has issued a notice to the effect that its cable operators at the city of Santiago de Cuba have gene on board a British gunboat. % Hon. Philip Becker, twice a republican mayor of Buffalo, N. Y., and in 1891 a gubernatorial candidate at the Rochester state convention against J. Sloat Fasset, is dead. He was a member of President Hayes' electoral college. One hundred recruits for Col. Wood’s rough riders have left Santa Fe, N. M., to join the regiment at Santiago. They are an exceptionally fine body of men, more than one-half being well built six footers and daring riders. Mr. D. N. Richardson, editor of the Davenport (la.) Democrat, died at Groton, Vt. He had been out of health for several years. Mr. Richardson was one of the old settlers of Davenport, and was well known throughout the west. The death of Mrs. Samuel Emerson, of North Beverly, Mass., which occurred Tuesday, brings the list of known fatalities resulting from the foundering of the excursion steamer Surf City, in the squall Monday evening, up to eight. A firecracker thrown into the open window of a shed in Orange, N. J., on the Fourth started a fire which entirely destroyed the large hat factory of Austin, Drew & Co., and a number of frame dwelling houses, causing a loss of over SBO,OOO. It was decided by Gov. Black Tuesday to call the New York state legislature to convene in extraordinary session on July 1L The principal purpose of the session will be the enactment of a bill to deprive police boards of the power of appointing election officers.

BASEBALL. Scores Made by the Leading Clubs In Games Played in Various Cities Tuesday, The following table shows the number of games won and lost and the percentage of the clubs of the National Baseball league: Clubs. Won. Lost. Perct. Cincinnati 46 23 .667 Boston 41 25 . 621 Baltimore 3.S 25 . 603 Cleveland - 29 26 . 600 Chicago 29 29 .571 Pittsburgh... ... 25 31 .530 New York 31 34 .477 Philadelphia.. 27 34 .443 8r00k1yn..,.. 27 36 . 429 Washington 27 39 .409 St. Louis 23 46 .333 Louisville 22 47 .319 National league games on Tuesday: At Chicago—Chicago, 5, 13, 6; Cleveland, 4,8, 0. At New York —Boston, 5,9, 2: New York, 2,4, 1. At Pittsburgh—Pittsburgh, 8, 12, 3; St. Louis, 2,8, 1. At Washington—Washington, 4,8, 2; Brooklyn, 2, .8, 1. At Baltimore—Baltimore, 7, 10, 2; Philadelphia, 4, S, 4. Western league: At Detroit—Milwaukee, 4,6, 2; Detroit, 2,7, 0. At Minneapolis—St. Paul, 7, 11, 2; Minneapolis, 4, 11, 2. At Kansas City—Kansas City, lu,' 9,4; Omaha, 3, 7, 4. At Indianapolis—lndianapolis, 5,7, 1; Columbus, 1,4, 2. Interstate league: At Toledo—Dayton, 6, 9,1; Toledo, 2,4, 4. At Mansfield—Mansfield, 13, 9,6; Youngstown, 12, 12, 6. At Grand Rapids—Grand Rapids, 10, 13, 0; Newcastle, 2,4, 1. At Fort Wayne—Fort Wayne, 9,8, 1; Springfield, 4, 10, a.

Caused by Firecrackers.

Bath, Me., July 6. —A section of the southern part of this city was almost wiped out by fire Tuesday. The fire was subdued after SIOO,OOO worth of property, including a large church, many dwelling houses and a number of small shops, was destroyed. The fire was caused by firecrackers.

Victims of the Fourth.

Springfield, 111., July 6.—Lloyd Puckett, aged nine, of Hillsboro, and Roseoe Sawyer, aged nine, of Taylorville, died at Taylorville Tuesday of injuries received by tbe accidental explosion of a ten-pound can of blasting powder, while they were playing with fireworks Monday.

Warehouse Burned.

Toronto, Ont., July 6. —The warehouse of Gale & Co., manufacturers of shirts, has been burned. Loss, $50,000.

THE MARKETS.

Grain, Provisions, Etc. Chicago, July 5. FLOUR —Quiet and easy. WHEAT—Unsettled. July, 75'g77c: September, 6SH@7lc; December, 6s%®To^ic. CORN —Weaker. Cash and July, 31H0 22»*c: September, 32‘4&33 1 ,4 e; December. 33 @33Hc: May, 35H@36Hc. OATS—lrregular. No. 2 cash, 22@22Hc; July, 21V*(&22‘4c; September, 19H@23c. RYE—Hardly anything doing. No. 1 cash was 44V4c; No. 3 about 43c, and No. 4, 40c: July delivery, 44Vic. and September, 42V»c. BARLEY—Offerings small. Screenings, IS.OU<h 10.00 per ton; low grade for mixing, 30c, and malting, 31©34c for poor to good. NEW POTATOES—Demand good. Choice Mississippi Triumphs, {2.25 per bbl.; Mississippi Rose, s2.2&<t/2.35. EGGS— Steady. Sales, losses off, cases returned, were made at 10c, and city recandled, new white wood cases Included, at lOtic. BUTTER—RuIing quiet. Creameries, 14 @l6c; dairies. 111© 13c. New York, July 6. FLOUR—Rather weak, but not generally lower. WHEAT—Spot firm; No. 2 red, 90c; options closed 2ti2V*c net lower; No. 2 red July. MV»<o>2\c; closed September, 72%*© 75*^0: closed 73V»c. CORN—Spot easy; No. 2. 37c; options closed He net lower; July, 35%@35%c; closed 3SHc. OATS—Spot weak; No. 2, 26'sc; No. 2 white. 27Vu2U*c; options closed He net lower: July closed 26>*c. BUTTER Quiet. Wistern creamery, 18HUl4V*c; Elglns, 16Vsc; factory, 11c. EGGS—Quiet. Western creamery, 12H QlJc.

Live Stork. , Chicago, July 6. HOGS—Quality.%tood. Market active and feeling firmer. Prices 5c higher. Sales ranged at $2,504/3.70 for Pigs; [email protected] for light; 13.65413.75 for rough packing; 53.65 @3.95 for mixed, and [email protected] for heavy packing and shipping lots. CATTLE —Quality fair. Feeling steady. Trices unchanged. Quolailgn* ranged at [email protected] for choice to extra Steers; {4 76 @5.00 for good to choice do.; [email protected] for butchers' Steers; 14.15414.95 for fed Western Steers: $3.50<f4.40 for Stockers; $4,009 4.90 for Feeders; $2.50*04.25 for Cows; $3,209 4.70 for Heifers: *2.704/4.25 for Bulls, Oxen and Stags; *3.60414.60 for Texas Steers, and $4.7506 76 for Veal Calves.