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" . , . J . Dewey's Report In. A Grand Victorv. No Only Six Wounded . ; Three Hundred Spaniards Killed, Four Hundred , Spaniards Wounded. Dewey's Report Word for Word. Thanks Extended by President McKmley in the Name of the American People. (By Cablegram and Telegram to Daily Standard.) Hong Kong, May 7, 1.30 Thomas M Bruraby, Dewey's flig Lieutenant, arrived on the McCulloogh this morning and brings Commodore Dewey's official report of the Manila yictory. j Casualties as follows : Americans killed, none ; slightly wounded, six ; Spaniards killed, 300; Spaniards wo anded, 400. The Spanish fleet of eleven war ships' were acnihilated.. The Ameri can fleet was un hit ; by any large pre j t ctilep. The battl e began at -day break Sunday morning, Dewey, having passed the Coriegidor mine fields without disaster during the night. The Eeina Christena flung chal lenge to battle and the Olympia re plied. Both fleets fired in unison . Cavit raked the Americans with a murderous fire. The Spanish flag ship was soon fonhd to be on fire The Monti jo transferred its'fhg to transports "Isla de Cabap. In ten minutes the Spanish cruiser Castilla was al so aflame. Dewey's gunnery drove the artillerists of Cavit from the guns repeatedly.. The Olympia and the Raleigh lead the American's battle line. The Baltimore, the Boston, the Concord, the Petrel and the McOullough "followed. The Spanish in two lines flanked the American cruisers. Our war ships constantly macce ivering sunk or gronnded the Christena and the . steel cruiser Castella and the wooden cruiser Valasco, the Don Antonio the DeTJllola, the Don Juan Aua trig, the iron cruisers Isla de Cuba, 111a de Luzon and the steel pro tected cruisers and the Qairos, VaI elobap, the Elcano and the Mono leno steel gunboats. Dewey's Report Ycrbatini. Washington, May 7, 1:30 p m. Comodore Dewey's - official report reads as follows: V ''Manila, by way of Hong Kong, squadron arrived at daybreak Sun day and immediately engaged the enemy, destroying the following ehipa: The cruisers Eeina, Ohriss tena, Isla de Cuba, Castella, Don Antonio, De Ulloa, Don Juan, De Austria, the gun beats General Lezo, Marqsis, Del Suer and the armed transport Isla de Mindeno. Tbe American equadron is uninur ed. A few -men were slightly wounded. The only means of tele graphing is through the American Consul at Hong Kong. I shall communicate to him immediately. (Signed) Dewey." Americans Killed and Bewey Cut the Cnble. j Washington, M ay 7, 1:30 p. m. . Dtwey reports that he cut the cable Himself, having insufficient troops to occupy Manila. The President Tnanks Dewey. Washington, May 7, 2;30 p. m. Secretary Long sent the following this afternoon: "Admiral Dewey - Manila, Philippine Islands, j The Pres. dent in the name of the American people thanks, you and Jwr , T,: u uiu ior your tpiecuiu acnievement in your over- whelming victorv. In recognition thereof you are appointed Acting Aamirai, ne also recommends a vote of thanks toyou by the Ameri- can Congress. j (Signed) Long " Infantry to Embark. I TampavMay 7, 2:17-p. m. The first infantry ordered to embark for Cuba immediately. Others will fol low today. - , Spanisn Atlantic Fleet MRhted. I Kingston, My 7, 1.25 p. m. The Spanish Atlantie flet is near Martiniqii. ! 1 Sampson Dae. Waahmaton. Mav 7. l 2S n m Sampson was duo at Porto Rico this morning. a Denial. Rome May 7, 1.25 p. m. The Vatican denies that the Pope advised tne aeen icegent to stop ngntmg. Anotlier Prize. r rV " uu -'" gomery brought in the Spanish brig "Tr WJ 1. lr m fpi . r 1 Frasquita today. I 5 ine Hoeen win not ADieaie. 5 London, May 6.The Spanish embassy denies that the Queen regent will abdicate tjbe throne. spaniaras sarrenaer. Rochester, May 7,. 2:17 D. m. Consul General Williams telegraphs to his wife from Hong Kong the imu a .j i surrendered, and all is well." Manila at Dewey's Mercy. I Washington, May 7, 2:15 p. mA Second message from Dewey an hounces fiat fortifications taken and marines landed at Cavit. He holds 256 wounded Spanish prison- era. Manila is at his mercy, lie heeds nothing at present. ... 2Votlce. Stokes Lodge H p. 32, A. F. & A. M. special communis cation Monday evening, May the 9th at 8 o'clock. Work on F. O degree. M. M's take due notice. I By order of W. M. j B. A. B bo wer, Seo. Dr. Mllea'JBaf n mis are guaranteed Xc ctcrt UeaiUiche In 20 minnt- Orc qent a (kwe i A i! PERSONAL POINTERS, t J Mr, Gus . Sells, Vf Salisbury, formerly of the firm of Sella & Hart- man, is in our city today. .Miss Ella Walter, of Mont Amcena, spent today at her home aere. one was accumpamea oy ner friend, Miss Gertrude Sieber. Jam Up v AT- EfVill & MornSOll GR0CER5 A. Aatire Znln. Gipsy Prince will exhibit tonight m the court bus6 under the man agement of Dr. Scrubs, for the Oenefitof the Pickford Sanitorium. Pince is a native Zulu and is an in teresting oharecter. He ;s certainly of ! enviable physique and withal 8eeni 8 a jolly fen0w. He almost 1 i . . . L t . . danced at 0Qr Photo of -Mille-Obm fcine and claim3 laite an-acquaint- ance. we want to see wnat our Zulu friend can do tonight. See his circular. Pnbllc Debate. j On next Friday there will be a debate in their hall over Swink & White s by the? Lyceum. The pro gramme will be given la ir. Each member of the Lyceum is allowed the privilege of inviting five of his friends. The Australians either make bet ter butter than Americaniiairymen do, or they manage to get it into London market in better shape. Last year they Shipped 23,000,000 pounds to di.ou.uuu pounas shipped from this country, and they got 1 cents a pound tor it to 14 cents for the American. They had to ship 13,000 miles, while ours 8oea llU,e ?ve! a tourtl1 01 tnat aiE" nce. w nmmgion csiar. 11 if :a Co;rl fViof. WiiHom T. tTt,o Tiftval conatrnntor at San "FYan- oil supplies thought to be needed has L. , rfi, sftn pharf,ArAf, VflflSfil ViUVV) miiiu urn ivivv w. uuiuviu uuu uxai been ordered on chartered vessel to! Manila to repair any damage done to Commodore Dewey s flflftt ftlRO fft rnl'Sfi Rr.h nf fhf sunken Spanish sbiti& as can be j . . . . - raised to advantage. Children like it it eaves their I Iivpr We mean O e Minure Cough the infal1ible. remedv tor Cure, cough, colds, croup, bronchitis, f W?' ad ail throat and lung lr B .Thousands of sufferers from grippe have been restored to health t. 1 " . T.r- a Jt 1 f t m DJ KJUQ M1DU16 UOUgn UUre. It V1? C1,re9 C0QZh . colds r0D chitis, pneumonia, Gripp, asthma, and all throat and lung diseases. Gibsons Drug Stom j The farmer, the mechanic and the bicyole rider are liable to un expected cuts and bruise. DeWitt 8 y itch Hazel Salve is the best thing to keep on band. It heals quickly, and is a well known cure for piles. Gibson s Drug Store ; It is a great leap from the old fashioned doses of blue mass and nauseous physics to the pleasant little pills known as De Witt's Little iSarly Risers. They cure cOnstipa tion, Pick headache and biliousness. Gibson's Drug 8tore. Fancy Cakes Fresh Bi Lot oi m mcu. vrganaie worm Z2 cents per yard, we are going to let them go at 6 cents .Black Satin Duchess, Taffeta Silks, V Armnre Silks, Brocaded Silks for Skirts. See our 25 and 35 .cent Shirt Waists. Pretty fine Scotch Lawns, 21 cents yard. Cannon & Fetzer Company. All aTMistake Our "War Car, City of Knoxville," is safe in port, loudd with the fiaestrcargo ofTGolden Oak Suits ever lina. She was'not'eaptured by the ' ported. ahej was safely guarded into port b our Gunboat, "High Price Exploder," with 100.:mattresB, aboard, $15.00. Hearing is believing, seeing'is'the raed truth. You can hear from anyone thatkhas ever been in onr store that wet have the "stuff ' and we make the prices, Whatwe sayjunto onewe sayunto'all.iiCome anc lee. Bell,JHarris &Company P.lS.liWeJare stillin theJundertakingSbusi ness atlthe old stand. See Bell. Residence Phone 90. YOU FURNISH THE FEET . WE DO THE BEST. That's all we ek you to do XL ? men the fret. We will not only do tne rest tut e v ill co it fcll fcr uszou. 1 V We have everything in Oxfords except your feet. An ounce of satisfaction is worth a ton ot taur oatisiaciion goes with every pair of shoes we sell. Respectfully, Dry JVille Shoe Furnishers. shown in this part of North Caro- Spanish Fleet of high prices as re at prices ranging from $1.25 to Store Phone 12. - S' W I 1
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