The morning call., 1894-07-15

been rigidly inspected and carefully drilled
for duty which during the past week they
have been called upon to perform.
When the first symptoms of the great
strike was manifested of its approach TO
the Pacific Coast every safeguard and pro-
lection to the Governments property was
carefully exercised. And for fear that
some little detail would escape his notice
redouble their vigilance.
The commanding officers from the dlf-
fereut ships, the Monterey. Independence.
Charleston, 1hetis and Marion. and the
Marine barracks we're directed to form
their men into companies armed. and for
days they were drilled on the Island In
all manner of forms with rifles and Cat
ling guns. When the time came for Gem
raj Kruger, u. 5. A., in command OF the
land forces, to call upon the Naval Depart
ment for men they were prepared AMI
ready to 60 on the steamer that was sent
for them.
Since entering the naval service in 1854
as an acting midshipman it has up to the
present been one of the main factors in
the makeup of Commandment Howison to
act with prOmptness, and this Is one OF the
chief requisites he requires from all under
him. He is just, brave and fearless.
During the dark days of the Civil War
he was ever ready for duty. and as past
mdshipman he saw much active service.
and was one of those present on the sloop-
of-war Poeahontas at the surrender of
Fort Sumter, and for three weeks was on
suecial duty to outside picket post at
Clouds Mills. Virginia. with hOwitzer
aud boats crew skirmishing with Stuart's
cavalry. He was promoted to lieuten-
ant in 1861 and as executive officer of the
Augusta, in Admiral DupOnts squadron,
took part in the capture OF Port Royal,
and landed, in command of company of
sailors, at Tybee Island. and performed
excellent service In al engagement with
rams off Charleston. From the Augusta
he was transferred as executive OF the
IrOnclad Nantucket. and was present at
the engagements of Forts Wagner, Moul-
trie and Sumter, and in blockade duty in
Warren Sound, Ga. From this ir0nclad
be was transferred to the Catskill, another
irOnclad, and was at the engagements Of
the forts off Charleston. In 1864 he sailed
for the Gulf Of Mexico as executive officer
of the Bienville, and joined Admiral Far
ragut's squadron. He was soon given
command of the vessel, and was among
those present at the battle of Mobile Bay.
and after the capture of the forts carried
prisoners and towed the rebel ram Ten
nessee TO New Orleans.
On the way TO New Orleans it came to
his ears that there were threats of an up
rising among the prisoners, and that 1t
was their intention to make a break from
the hold in which they were confined, and
enGeavor 10 seize the Bienville add retake
the ram they hadiin tow. Though only
about Is years of age, it took him but
moment to form his plans. Two howitzers
were douhle-shotted. and taken to the
hold and pointed directly at the men, and
with the finger that so many at Mare
Island have seen raised and lowered In
threatening manner, when the com mand-
ant wishes to be particularly IMPRESSIVE,
he pointed it at the crowd before him, and
as his eyes pierced them told them of their
plot. and that if they persisted he would
pull the lock-string and send every Que Of
them into eternity, otherwise he would
conduct them safely TO Orleans. No fur
Their discomfort was manifest on the trip.
The same spirit of determination has lasted
to the present. He is thought much of by
the officers. men and mechanics at Mare
Islanu, for the reason, as they say, he is
anything to say or do he does 1t and eX-
poets every one under him to do the same.
Since being in command of Mare Island
he has made many improvements that will
be of lasting benefit to the station.
1t is his eDdeavor to secure all the work
possible for the yard, and 1t has been one
OF his aims to see whenever there Is a
ship to be fitted out that 1t IS done as we'll
and as rapidly as consistent with good
work.
The outlook is good for plenty Of work.
With the appropriation just passed Tor he
repairs to the Hartford and the $50, 000 for
the commencement of a steel Jug. the
Bering Sea fleet soon 10 come down from
the Arctic, the Philadelphia to come up
from the islands as soou as the Charleston
now in drydock can have her boilers re-
tubed and other repairs made, the various