DETAILS OF THE BATTLE OF GUANTANAMO AND POLICE CHASE FOR OPIUM ADDICT

"United States Marines Invade Cuba."

First Lt. Herbert Draper, Lt. Col. Robert Huntington, Capt. Charles McCawley, left to right.

Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, June 14, 1898.

DETAILS OF THE BATTLE.

Further Particulars of the First Fight on Cuban Soil.

FOUR MARINES KILLED.

Lieutenant Neville and His Picket Guard's Brave Work.

   KINGSTON. Jamaica, June 14.—Further details of the battle at the entrance to Guantanamo has been received here. The Spaniards attacked the camp of the First battalion of marines under Lieutenant Col. B. W. Huntington, and were repulsed with heavy loss.

   Four Americans were killed, namely: Surgeon J. B. Gibbs of New York city, Sergeant Smith of Company D, Private McCallagan of Company D, and Private Dunneshy of Company D.

   The wounded were Private McGowan of Company D, hand shattered, and the pilot on the United States cruiser Marblehead shot through the leg.

   Lieutenants Neville and Shaw of Company D with 30 men were on picket duty all night and were attacked by a heavy force of Spaniards. All the men killed were in this detachment, except Dr. Gibbs, who was shot while in camp.

   The pickets held the Spaniards off until released in the morning. Then reinforcements were landed from the Texas and Marblehead. They consisted of 60 men and two rapid fire guns.

   The men are suffering greatly from heat and thirst, but they are all behaving splendidly in and out of fire.

   After McCallagan and Dunphy (Dunneshy?) were killed their heads were shockingly mutilated with machetes.

   Late in the morning the Spaniards opened fire from two guns placed on the west side of the harbor. The shots flew wild, but the Texas, Yankee and torpedo boat Porter, which were lying in the harbor, opened fire and in a short time silenced the Spanish guns. The latter fired only once after the ships opened on them. There were no casualties on the American side.

   It was decided by Colonel Huntington to abandon the position first occupied as a camp, as there were no signs of reinforcements of troops and it was known that a force of Spaniards six times more numerous than the marine battalion was in the vicinity. Therefore, the crest of the hill which the troops held was given up to batteries and rifle pits and the tents were pitched on the side of the hill near the harbor, which is protected by the warships.

VICTIMS OF THE BATTLE.

What Is Known of Them at the Navy Department in Washington.

   WASHINGTON, June 14.—The three marines reported as among those who fell in the first battle on Cuban soil at Guantanamo belonged to the same company. They were comrades in Company D of the First battalion of marines and had joined the battalion together when it was organized on quick orders early in the war to proceed South and join the naval expedition.

   Of the men found victims of Spanish bullets on the battlefield, one has served in the barracks here. Two others were New England men, who were scarcely beyond their majority in age. Sergeant Charles H. Smith, one of the victims, is a native of Maryland, born at Westminster 31 years ago, and has relatives in that section of the state. His next of kin is Miss Coral G. Smith of Smallwood, Md. He enlisted Aug 30, 1893, at the barracks here. While little is recollected of him here among the officials, enough is known to indicate that he had a brave, intrepid spirit and was quickly promoted from private to the rank of sergeant. Commandant Heywood speaks of his record as an excellent one, and he was one of the first picked for service at the front.

   Private William Dumphy is a native of Gloucester, Mass., 22 years old. He enlisted in the marine corps on the 9th of last December and was one of the recruits at the barracks at Boston. His next of kin is an aunt, Mrs. McDonald of Gloucester.

   Private McColgan was another Massachusetts of the same age as Dumphy. He enlisted at the post at Boston, Jan. 5, 1897. He is a native of Peabody, Mass., and his next of kin is an aunt, Mrs. Fanny O'Loughlin of Stoneham, Mass.

Yellow Fever

   WASHINGTON. June 14.—Surgeon Generals Sternberg of the army and

Van Reypen of the navy have taken every precaution to protect the army and navy from yellow fever. Up to the present time neither of them has received any report of contagion in either branch of the service, nor do they feel that there is ground for serious apprehension although with our troops and ships operating in a country having yellow fever the year round there is need of the most rigid precautions by the army and navy medical corps.

Maximo Gomez.

PLENTY OF QUININE

Will Help the American Soldiers to Brave the Rainy Season.

   LONDON, June 14.—A dispatch to The Standard from a special correspondent, dated off Cayo Romano along the north coast of Puerto Principe, reports a conversation with a representative of the insurgent government in Cuba. The latter declared that the insurgents would accept nothing short of absolute independence. He represented that Gen. Maximo Gomez had gone personally to assist the Americans against Santiago de Cuba and that the remainder were massed around Havana, which was being stoutly defended. The rainy season, he said, he did not regard as very dangerous for the American troops, provided they fortified themselves with quinine.

PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.

The War Loan.

   The first issue of bonds by Secretary Gage under the war revenue law will amount to $200,000,000. The people will have opportunity to take these bonds. The immediate subscription of the loan is assured in any event. Three concerns in New York City, the National City bank, the Central Trust company and Vermilye & Co., have notified the secretary of the treasury that they will bid for the entire issue at par, or so much of it as is not subscribed for by the public. The success of the loan has never been doubted. Here is assurance in advance of its issue of immediate success.

   The bonds will be in sums of $20 and multiples thereof. They will be placed on sale throughout the country at points accessible to the people. The lowest denominations put the investment within reach of all who have money to invest. The "bloated bondholders" of the future will be the plain people, to the extent of their availing themselves of the opportunity now offering. The interest rate, however, is not likely to tempt those having small deposits in savings banks, loan associations and like stable corporations, to withdraw them to invest in 3 per cent bonds. Patriotism may induce some people to do this, and would induce many if there was need of the sacrifice; the need does not exist, hence the bulk of the loan will be taken by large moneyed institutions and individual capitalists.

   It is well to consider and digest these probabilities, in view of the wild talk heard at times in congress from socialist and silver stamps, of "gold bugs," "grasping bondholders," capitalistic "blood suckers," and the like. The government needs money to carry on war. Its credit enables it to borrow at a rate that makes the interest charge the lightest possible. It offers its bonds in exchange for currency, in sums within the reach of provident citizens. If they do not loan their small sums it is their own choice. The bonds remain to be taken, the government's wants to he supplied. Banks, trust companies, capitalists, take what the people do not want or are unable to purchase. The rankest critic of the "gold bugs" will hesitate at such n time to abuse the men or the institutions that come to the government's assistance. Their part is no less worthy of commendation when the period of stress has passed. The present is the time for all to join the ranks of the bondholders who have $20 and multiples thereof to spare.

Whitney Point, N. Y.—Old and New.

   The Whitney Point Reporter has just issued an illustrated souvenir edition entitled "Whitney Point—Old and New," that would be a credit to any publisher. The special object of the publication is doubtless to commemorate the great fire which on April 23, 1897, completely wiped out so large a portion of this pretty and progressive little village, but the book is a historical edition which will be preserved by almost any family who feels an interest in that village. It is composed of 48 pages and cover handsomely printed on excellent paper and profusely illustrated with fine half-tone cuts showing views of the old and the new village and of prominent personages. A short historical sketch is introduced and other interesting descriptive matter relating to the village and its interests. A fine cut of the new brick block, the home of The Reporter, appears on the first page of the cover. Editor Branday is entitled to congratulations upon his success as well as to the thanks of all of the residents of his village for placing so much valuable material in so compact and attractive form for preservation.

CORTLAND VILLAGE TRUSTEES.

Very Little Business Transacted at Monday Night's Meeting.

   The board of village trustees held a regular meeting last evening at the office of Village Clerk W. C. Crombie, but little business was transacted. The full board was present. After reading and approval of the minutes, President Stilson said that Lewis S. Hayes had spoken to him and wanted the board's attention called to the fact that the Lehigh Valley railroad grade at the Main-st. crossing is being raised four or five inches. President Stilson also said that the village had been asked by the hospital management to purchase a flag for the hospital. No action was taken, but Trustee Nodecker wondered if a flag was all that was needed at the hospital. Trustee Nodecker made complaint of several defective crosswalks in the Third ward. The bill amounting to $8.50 for a new hydrant gate for Emerald hose was ordered paid.

   Hugo Reed of New York, representing the Trinidad Asphalt Refining company, briefly addressed the board relative to asphalt paving. During the day he had called upon each member of the board. When the specifications are out, his company wants to bid for the contract. Mr. Reed strongly recommended the use of a combined curbing and gutter made of Portland cement. He thought the cost would be less than that of Medina sandstone. The curb and gutter is built where it is to stand on the street, and it is claimed cannot be affected by frost. The gutter part extends 18 inches out in the street, and forms a joint with the asphalt. It is used quite extensively in the West, and is also in use in Albany and Brooklyn. The same guarantee that goes with the pavement goes with the curbing and gutter. Mr. Reed thought Engineer Allen was favorably impressed with it, and understood that he had said that if he had remained in office as civil engineer in Syracuse, he would have liked to have seen it put down in that city.

   A communication was read from Contractor Elisha G. Gay of Oneida, who wants to bid for the contract. The Sicilian Asphalt Paving Co. of New York also desires to bid on either Trinidad or rock asphalt.

   The remainder of the evening was passed by the board in secret consultation with Village Attorney David W. Van Hoesen relative to some legal matters.

HAD A LONG CHASE.

Chief Linderman After a Woman for the Seneca County Sheriff.

   After no small amount of difficulty and outlay of patience Chief of Police Linderman last night arrested and placed in jail a woman named Julia Greene. He was acting on advices received from Sheriff A. C. Clark of Seneca county.

   At 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon, the chief received a letter from the Seneca county official saying that be held a warrant for the arrest of one Julia Greene, who up to about a month ago had lived in Seneca county. He had received information which led him to believe she was now located in or near Cortland, and living with one Fred Chapman. Julia was described in the letter as tall and angular in form, fair hair, blue eyes, thin face, addicted to the use of opium, and presenting a generally dilapidated appearance. The letter added that the woman had written to Seneca county parties that she was living in Cortland with Chapman. Chief Linderman was asked to locate her if possible, arrest and wire the sheriff.

   Chief Linderman at once started out in search of the woman. He knew that there were Chapmans living on "Brewery hill,'' Homer, and first went up there, but could find no trace of the desired party. Returning to Cortland he learned that a Fred Chapman resided in "Brooklyn," or in the Belcher neighborhood on North-ave. Upon going to the house, and the door being opened, he saw a woman sitting in a chair, whom he at once spotted as the "Julia Greene" he was after. Upon sight of the officer, the woman jumped to her feet, staggered about and fell to the floor. Chief Linderman was puzzled to know why his presence should make the woman go through those peculiar motions, but went inside and assisted in getting her to a bed. She was apparently nearly unconscious. Chief Linderman secured a rig from Adam Belcher and went after Dr. E. A. Didama. The physician made an examination, and decided that her condition was the result of taking too much opium, and that her removal would not be injurious to her. Chief Linderman then ordered Beard & Peck's ambulance, and the woman was taken to the county jail, reaching there shortly after 8 o'clock last evening. The chief at once wired Sheriff Clark, and the woman is detained in jail awaiting his arrival. The sheriff's letter did not state the charge preferred against the woman.

BREVITIES.

   —New display advertisements to-day are—Case & Ruggles, Clearing Sale, page 6; D. McCarthy & Sons, Bicycles, page 4.

   —The telephone exchange has orders now for fourteen new telephones to be put in as quick as the work can be done.

   —There will be a special meeting of the board of trade in its rooms this evening at 8 o'clock. The subject of paving will be discussed.

   —"Johnny Baggs" was last night sentenced to fifty-nine days in the county jail by Police Justice Mellon for public intoxication.

   —The Cortland Political Equality club will meet with Mrs. B. R. Smith, June 20, at 3 P. M. at the home of Dr. Cheney, Church-st. Those interested are invited.

   —The Normal tennis tournament is continued this week. The games postponed from Monday afternoon because of rain were scheduled for this afternoon.

   —The board of village trustees expects to leave to-morrow morning on a short trip inspecting pavements. They will visit Syracuse, but are not fully decided what other places to visit.

   —Excelsior Hook & Ladder company has challenged the boys of the Water Witch Steamer & Hose Co. to play a game of ball. The challenge will doubtless be accepted, and an exciting game may be assured.

   —"The Elevator" given by the Y. M. D. C. and Corlonor societies last Saturday evening, will be repeated next Friday evening for the benefit of those who were detained by the storm. The program will be lengthened.

   —The employees at the lumber yard and mill of H. F. Benton last night erected on the northwest corner of the mill a pole 45 feet high, and this morning flung to the breezes a handsome American flag 18 by 10 feet in size.

   —People who like to keep a cat about the house are often incensed to the point of shooting her because she will kill birds or chickens. An exchange advises to tie one of the cat's victims about her neck. Fasten it firmly, for she will make desperate efforts to get rid of it. Be firm, and the cat is cured, and will never again desire to touch a chicken or a bird.

   —Professor Cleaves has just added some strikingly interesting samples of the art industry of his department to the Sibley college museum, including portraits of Professors DeVolson, Wood and Union, and a sample "marker" for the Chattanooga battlefield, made to meet the demand of the United States commission in charge of this work of erecting memorials to the dead of 1861-5.—Ithaca Journal.