Reno Gazette-Journal from Reno, Nevada • Page 1

4 i- 1 III' I I II RENO, WASHOE COUNTY, NEVADA SATURDAY, JULY 2, 1898. -SO VOL. XXXXV. Is ,000 OSS ufllt A 1 II ff 19 TERRIBLE WORK Both divisions are really in battle. The Jay is clear and a moderale breeze ia blowiog, bat there in a strong heat.

The troops are in good condition. Captain Grimes and Corporal McLean were overcome by the heat, bu. are recovering. The battery ehot 100 roondf, two third sheila and the balance shrapnel. The military balloon used by the THE FLEET, the bulldog tenacity and courage of the Anglo-Saxon.

As I write, our troops are swarming np the hill and covering it like ants. The Spaniards are demoralized The fighting has been of the hardest kind and our troops have suffered severely, but the enemy's works are jn their hands and they do not count the cost. El Caney is also ours. The general advance which began at 3 p. ha9 been successful along the.

line, After driving the enemy out of El Caney the troops took possession of the village and destroyed the Spanish forts by which it had been defended. The Spanish fled into the city of Santiago where they now are. "The losses on both sides were heavy. A bursting Spanish shell almost annihilated an entUe company of our troops." BLOODY BATTLE AT SANTIAGO. Our Forces Mown Down by Spanish Shells.

Through a Withering Fire They Occupy. Advanced Positions. The Forts at Ageadores Blown to Pieces. Now Throwing Shells Into the City of Santiago. REINFORCED GENERAL LINARES.

New YonK, July 2. A special dispatch from Playa signal corps for the purpose of obtaining accurate information cf the location of the enemy and the character of their defenses proved of inestimable service in the engagement. The balloon floated let over (be tree tope anc was easily guided along three of the road toward the lines if the enemy. I enever it halted for the purpose of taking a photograph of the fortiucati.ns below the Spaniards seized the opportunity for taking pet shots at the mid-air monster. At one time the big balloon hung over Sin Juan, not over 500 yards fioai the enemy, and for five minutes the Spaniards below tried in vain to punctate it.

In the at San Juan a Span-U ehell two and a half ii.cnes in diameter burst in the midst of Captain I'uritier'd battery in the F.rst Artillery, wonnding several. Rooseveii' jngh Riders were also in this Riht and bore themselves with as much credit us in the last four days bittle in the brnsb. Several of ti ugh Riders were wounded, among them the following: Sergeant S. ii. Davorn and Privates B.

A. Long and M. Mitchell of Troop Corporal W. A. Armstrong of Troop Corporal Sharon and Private Alvin C.

Asli of Troop Private W. A Freeman cf Troop Corporal V. D. Horton, Troop Third U. S.

Cavalry, wan also wounded. del Este to the Evening World," quotes that General tjiiym.i for th statement that General Pando has entered Santiago with 0,000 soldiers for the reinforce Off Santiago de Cuba, July 1, (via Kingston, Jamaica), July 2,8 a. m. Before 5 o'clock this morning tbe crew of tbe flagship were astir, eating a hurried breakfast and at 5:30 general quarters" was sounded and the flagship headed in towards about three miles ment of General Liuares. General Pando left Manzanillo on June 22, with 000 or 9,000 men and a large train ot provisions and am- east of Morro Castle.

The other ships retained their munition. General Shafter sent 2,000 Cubans back to Accerde-raos on the transports to the west of Santiago, to head off Pando, but they evidently failed to accomplish that end. Sibonf.y, Province of Santiago de Cuba, Juty 1,8 M. (delayed in transmission.) At this hour the fighting still continues. The entire reserves of the American arm harj been ordered to the front, at once, apparently with -the" intention of forcing oar way to Santiago de Cuba.

The troops have advanced nearly to th. 3 city, but the fortifications are very strong. Our losses are heavy. An officer from the field estimates our killed and wounded at over one thousand men. Shells, supposedly from the Spanish fleet, did heavy execution among our troop.

During a lull in the fighting an impressive incident occurred. The 21st Infantry was out in front and suffering los9 from the Spanish fire, but the men sang The Star Spangled Banner" wounded joining in the singing, i ri WE GAIN SEVERAL BREASTWORKS. THE WOUNDED COMING IN. Washington, July 2. -The President and Secretary of War, through a private dispatch from the battlefield, learn that the engagement was resumed this and has continued all day.

The wounded are coming in rapidly and indications point to heavy losses. The dispatch does not indicite a decisive result in any direction. What Hhaf.er Pays. Bv Associated Press.1 Wasiuxgton, July 2. Oxingto the many conflicting reports of the losses of the American troops in yeste.da'b engagement, it has been thought best by the Wat Department officials to make public the text of General Shaltei'd last received at 4 o'clock this morning.

It is. as "Sibony, via Piuya dei Este, July 1. Adjutant-General, Washington I fear I have underestimated to-da'c casualties. A large and thoroughly equipped hospital ship should be sent here at once to care for the wounded. The chief surgeon eays he has nee for forty more medical officers.

The ship blockading: stations. Alone: the surf beat of the shore the smoke of an approaching train from Alfares was seen. I was composed of open, care full of General Duffiuld's troops. At the cutting, a mile east of train stopped and tbe Cuban scouts proceeded along the railroad track. The landing of the army at Baiqiiiri and A 1 tares was purely a naval affair.

Are you waiting for us to begin?" was the signal made by Rear Admiral Sampson to the army. "General DufiLdd is ahead "with the scouts," came the answer of the shore to the flagship. The Suwanee was in company with the flagship, still closer in shoiv, and the Gloucester was to the westward, near Morro Castle. From the southward the Newark came on and took a position to the westward. Her decks black with or more troops as she went alongside the flagship and was told to disembark the troops at Altares.

Then Admiral Sampson sign alled'to General Duffield "When do you want us to commence firing?" In a little while a white flag on shore sent backithe answer When the rest of the command arrives. Then Jf will signal you." Ashore there was no sign of the enemy. They were must bring a launch and boats for Sibojtey, Provinceof Santiago de Cuba, July 1 0 p. (delayed in transmission). At this hour the fighting has practically lit will be resumed in the morning.

Our troops hare gained several breastworks and have ad-vanced nearly to the city. They encountered a barbed wire fence eighfc feet high. Their losses. are estimated at over 1,000 killed and wounded. THE SPANISH FORTIFICATIONS CRUMBLING, conveying the wounded.

'Shafter, Major-General Commanding." Movements ot Spanish Teasels. By Associated Press. 1 WASoixoro.v,.. 2.The Department ha received informa'ion from a Consular representative at Cairo that two vessels of Camara's less than an hoar It ceased alto-get her. Bittery A the Second Artillery deserves great credit for the victory, for it was a case of blindness againet sight.

The baiter)' losses, the officers say, was as follows: Killed Privates Underwood and Helm. Wounded First Sergeant G. C. Heary, Sergeants Veite and Cornford, Corporal Kseue. Toe battery was supported by tbe Rough Riders, about 100 Cubans with a Ho.chkisa gun, a detachment of tbe Tenth Cavalry and a squad from Company cf the Second Cavalry.

Most of the Spanish shells flew, low over the crest of the battery's position and exploded. Through them the Rough Riders had abjnt ten wounded, among them R. Chaplain, whose left elbow was smashed. The Cuban leader Gonzales reports that tbe Cubans lost taeoty killed and wounded. The details of General Lawton'a losses have not arrived.

Heavy volley firing hs been heard for three boar'. It seems to indicate a strong American advance. There ia no artillery firing from KI Canty and only scattering shots came from San hich has a slope of fifteen feet ia the iiaodreJ. the Uatile. By Associated Press.

New Yoke, July 2. A special dispatch to the Evening World, dated El Paso, Cuba, near Santiago, noon, by way of Playa del Eite, July 1, sty The first artillery fght of the campaign haj just been ended by the silencing of a Spanish battery. The wcu idedate still being picked op as this dispatch is hurried away. General division bivouacked near Kl Caney last night without Or, s. At 7 o'clock this morning there waa a sullen "boom." It was the lifet fhot from Capron's battery, ed to avenge the killing of his eon.

Promi tly the Spanrsh began to answer the firing frotu their fotts acd trenches. At 7:15 battery opened on the Spanish troops to the right of the San Juan block-house. The common powder used by our troops smoked and was a fine target for the-Spanieh Geld battery, which f.robab'y was served by A tmiral Cervera'8 niarinep, 'dging by tin accuracy of the aim. While our smoke, the enemy our range, rnuhi not locate the eiiem'a guns, which rjjwd erno.elem powder, xee appr raately. But, hh! is lied as to SuanUii poniiio our men worked like mad.

The lire gradually elatjeoed and iu New York, July 2. A copyrighted dispatch to the Evening MVorld," dated "In the field, two miles from Santiago, July 1 and cabled from Playa del Este, says VSan Juan heights have fallen, and the way is now opened for an advance on Aorro Castle. It was a glorious victory, but very dearly purchased. On the extremity ot the western arm was an old Cas Fquidron have entered tbe Sut canal. Suez, July 2.

The Spanish colliers which entered the canal yesterday arrived here to-day. Londok, July 2. A special dispatch froui Madrid eays that after the Cabinet meeting it was ofSc'ally announced that Camara's torpedo hyaX destroyers will retarn from Port Said to Spain. L'oyu'a agent at Port Said telegraphed at 9:10 thie morning that the Spanish warship prosper ina had gone to sea. The place was the strongest Spanish outpost, well fqrtified and valliantly defended.

The position was an pet of the eastern the gully two stretches of red earth -could easily be seen agaiust the brush. These were the rifle At 10:15 the signal flag on shore wigwagged to Admiral Sampson to commence firing, and a minute later the New York's gun bhzsd away at the rifle pits and at the old fort. 'xr: Continued on Fourth Pjge exceljent one. San Juan hill is steep and an artillery battery was located on it. It was also occupied by bar; racks and other building.

But tho American troops stormed the heights and the Spanish valor had to yield to See fourth page for, further, The Uazetie will po-it -bulletins tonight until 10 o'ckcr, if anything atartlisg comes..