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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-07
MERRIMAC LITERALLY RIDDLED.
But She Kept Straight on Her Course Tn
I'll Sunk Where Desired.

Later they adjourned to the quarter
deck. where they chatted pleasantly
Admiral Sampson improved the oppor-
tunity to show off the ships of the
American fleet. In succession the Texas,
Oregon. Marblehead and Iowa steamed
close by the flagship in response to
signal frcm the admiral, and Captain
OVledo was given an opportunity to
judge what chance he and his fellows
of the Cape Verde fleet would have for
their lives II ever they came sailing out
of the harbor of Santiago de Cuba. In
discussing the Merrimac Capt. Oviedo,
as well as the Americans, was sur
prised that any of the men aboard the
boat had escaped. He said that all the
Spanish batteries had been turned upon
the Merrimac and that she was literally
ridGled again and again. The Spaniards
thought that she must go to the bottom,
but she kept straight on her course.
guided by the cool heads and steady
hands OF the American tars upon her
deck.
Lieutenant Hobson blew up his ship
himself" said Captain Oviedo, land
suppose he destroyed il when he
reached the place in the channel he
considered desirable. She could not have
lasted mucn longer any way, for We
were tearing her to pieces with shell.
After the ship went down Lieutenant
Hobson and his men swan ashore in
steady fire and were captured. Admiral
Cervera and. indeed. all of Us consider
the act of Lieutenant Hobson and his
crew one of the bravest in the history
of naval warfare"
After being aboard the flagship nearly
two hours Captain Oviedo took formal
leave Of Admiral Sampson, every honor
being accorded him as he left the ship.
A launch containing clothing and sup
plies for the American prisoners was
sent to the tug and Captain Oviedo
promised that they should be delivered
to them. The escape OF the mon on the
Merrimac is considered nothing short OF
miraculous unless the firing of the
Spaniards was worse even than usual
and that is practically out of the
question.
1t Is expected there will be a general
engagement within a short time be-
tween the fleet and the Spanish batter
les. though no official statement to that
effect has been made. II the lombard
ment comes of it will happen within q
comparatively few hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-07
MORTGAGE ON HOBsON.s HOME,
Prominent Alabama Men Propose That 1t
Shall BE Wiped Out.

ShaH BE Wiped Ont.
Mobile. Ala. June IN. 2. Inge,
trustee OF the old city debt of Mobile,
and former resident of Greensboro.
Ala, has associated with himself. John
l.. Rap:er. publisher of the Mobile Regis
ter. and Il. W. Taylor. auditor of the
Mobile and Ohio railroad, in an effort
to raise fund to pay a mortgage upon
the home of the heroic Richmond Hob
son, at Greensboro. GDge says:
Through honorable mt brtune Mrs.
Hobson was forced first to sell part of
her homestead property and then to
mortgage the rest, and has not been
able to redeem it despite the fact that
her son faithfully sent his mother all
of his pay above the cost of actual
maintenance Of himself as a cadet since
being in the service.
Il notice in the Alabama Beacon, pub
lished in Greensboro, that this mort
gage is advertised fer foreclosure sale,
which will take pace On the 18th Of this
month. Thus this brave boys mothers
home is to be taken from her, no doubt
because from his meagre pay as a naval
officer he is unable to lift the debt. Now
young Hobson will doubtless be voted
the thanks Of congress, together with
a sword or medal. but these will not
pay a mortgage and I propose to ap-
peal to the people of this appreciative
nation to pay off this mortgage and buy
back the part of the cd homestead tn 1t
has beeen sacrificed. and that the title
shall be in the name of Richmond p.
Hobson, where he will find rest with his
mother when peace shall bring its bless
ings to our country"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-07
Fitzsimmons to Meet Mccoy.

New York. June THE Press says:
Fitzsimmons has promised to meet
Kid Mccoy in the ring in a battle for
the championship of the world. Mutual
friends brought the pugilists together
in the Hotel Bartholdi Sunday night
and there the man who defeated Cor
bett promised to give the new aspirant
for heavyweight honors a chance to
prove his worth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-07
When Nou Take Your Vacation

the most necessary article 10 have
with you taficr your pocke, book is
"A bottle Of Foley's Collie Cure. IL is
an absolute prevention or cure of all
arrangements Of the bowels caused bv
"A change of water You are likely Ia
need it. For sale 10y T. II. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-07
Women Candidates for Office.

Springfield. Ills, June AT the con.
vention of the woman's Republican
state convention to nominate three can.
didates for trustee of the state uni.
versity those most prominently men.
toned are Mrs. L. Il. Shattuck. n IS
Gertrude Blackwell and Mrs. Alice AS.
bury Abbott, Of Chicago. and Mrs. r.
rie T. Alexander, of Belleville. S
John Lutz, of Lincoln. and Mrs. Ev, I
Frake, of Chicago. are also mentioned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-07
East ST, Louis Station Matter.

Springfield, Ills, June THE state
board of railroad and warehouse COM
missioners has indefinitely postponed
the hearing of the East st. Louis depot
matter. as C. L. Parker. president of
the East st. Louis Relay Depot COM
pany, telegraphed the commission that
work on the depot would begin at once,
and that it would be completed by Dec.
81. 1898. The depot proper will cost $780,
600, and with tracks. etc, 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-07
Gen. Harrison at Chicago.

Indianapolis, June T. Ex-President
Benjamin Harrison went to Chicago yes
terday to atterd a session of the United
States court Of appeals. General Har-
rison is interested in the litigation
known as the Sny Island drainage dis
trict case, which has been at issue for
twenty years. Involved in the case is
the ownership of 1lO,C00 acres of land
along the Mississippi river, in Pike.
Adams and Calhoun counties. Ills.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-07
Base Ball PLAYERS in Trouble.

Reading. Pa. June "A committee Of
Reading pastors yesterday swore out
warrants for the arrest of the players
Of the Reading and Hartford base ball
clubs for playing a game here Sunday.
The warrants were served on the Read
ing men. but the Hartford players had
left the city for Newark
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-07
Debs' Social Democracy.

Chicago, June THE first national
convention of Debs social democracy
met today. Debs delivered an adj
dress of welcome. Thirty states are
represented by l2j delegates. some of
whom are women.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-07
What Will the DOns 10 Now?

Montreal, June 7.-:Makistrate La
Fontaine honorably discharged Detec-
tive Kellert from custody on the charge
of stealing the now famous letter from
Lieutenant Carrarza. Immediately aft
erwards kellert's lawyer took steps to
take out suit for $4,000 Jointly and sew
orally against SenOrs Du Bose and Car
rama for false arrest. A capias will be
asked for to prevent them from leaving
the country. International difficulties
are probable here, for it is stated that
the United States government is de-
mandingt the expulsion ef these two gen.
tlemen from Canada.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-07
JUST IN FROM THE FLEET.
Spanish Torpedo Boat Probably Got Away
santiago Harbor blocked,

-"H'IHSo Harbor BLOCKED.
Key West. Fla, June An auxiliary
cruiser OF the United States fleet which
left Santiago de Cuba at l o'clock on
Saturday morning came in here yes
terday afternoon for coal She had been
In Santiago waters since "Wednesday
n..rn.nS, but was .... sh,as
of the squadron or ; past OF tsc. tlms
and saw nothing ia TIE nature of a
bombardment. She reports. however,
that on Friday night, when about a
mile from shore. what was thought to
be Spanish torpedo boat was sighted.
headed for the cruiser. Three or four
ships Immediately opened a heavy fire
upon her. and when the smoke cleared
away the torpedo boat had disappeared,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-07
Sad Elov to Mr.. GrifIey.

Erie. Pa, June The family of Cap
tain c. V. Gridley. residing here, was
notified Sunday by the navy depart
ment of the death of the husband and
father in japan, as a result of the
battle at Manila. Mrs. Gridley was in
the midst of preparations to go to San
Francisco to meet her husband and ac-
company him across the continent to his
homo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-07
Harrity's Successor Named.

Washington, June IL. NJ. Guffey
has been made the representative of the
state of Pennsylvania on the national
Democratic comnSee to succeed Hon.
William F. HarriS. Harrity and Cuff
fey were notified of the change by Sem
ator Jones. Of Arkansas, who is chair
man of the committee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-07
Coat Heavers' strike at milwaukee.

Milwaukee. June About 200 coal
beavers employed along the docks in
Milwaukee struck yesterday for an ad-
vance of ! cent per ton for unloading
coal As result. twelve boats laden
with coal are tied up with the prospect
of remaining SO for several GAYS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-07
Sharkey and Rubin to Fight.

been signed by Tom Sharkey and Gus
Rubin to fight twenty-five rounds be-
fore the Greater New York Athletic
club at Coney Island on June %
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-07
arins Erpaferiy at cacR - the

having GPpafentiy Edt c:fcH - the
harbor.
Apart from the sinking OF the Merri-
mac in the channel Of Santiago de Cuba
by Lieutenant Hobson and his gallant
companions. this torpedo attack was
the only occurrence coming within the
knowledge of the officers Of the cruiser.
inc latter say the sunken collier eff
fectually blocks the channel Capt Ov;edo
the Spanish officer who went out 10 the
American fleet from Santiago to obtain
clothing. etc, for Hobson and his crew,
remained on board the New York for
three hours. and effusively> congratu-
lated the American officers on the gal
laftry of the crew of the Merrimac.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-07
Consul GoId.chmjdt ser,ou.,v III.

Berlin. June ii. Goldschmidt. the
United States consul general here, las
been Ill for three weeks and his condi-
ton has now taken a serious turn,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-07

If You are not feeling well. why
don't YOU take Hoods Sarsaparillas
1t will purify and enrich your blood
and do YOU wonderful GOOD.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-07

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head.
aches; 10, % and 80 cents. Reiss
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-07
GRACEFUL OF CERVERA
His Act in Sending Word That
the Heroes on the Mer.
rimac Were Safe.
LIKE A RISING FROM THE GRAVE
Was the News to the Men on the Fleet on
Santiago - sampson and Oviedo, the
Bearer of the News. Have n Pleasant
Confab-Latter Says the Merrimac Was
RiddIed, but That Hobson Held Her on
Her Cour-c Until He Was Ready.


Associated Press Dispatch Boat
Dandy. off Santiago de Cuba, via Kings
ton, Jamaica, June 1.-ICopyriCht, 1898
by Associated Press. l-Lieutenant Rich
mond p. Hobson ard the seven heroes
who aided him to block tic harbor of
Santiago de Cuba with the hulk Of the
collier Merrimac have escaped with
their lives and are now prisoners of
war. Two of the men are slightly in
jured, one in the cheek and one in the
hip. Both will recover in n short time.
The news of the safety OF the men on
the Merrimac was brought to the flag
ship New York Friday afternoon by a
Spanish tugboat flying a flag of truce.
She came out by order of Admiral Ger
vera, who was represented by Captain
Bustamente y Oviedo, his chief of staff.
The Spanish admiral was so struck by
the wonderful daring shown by Lieu
tenant Hobson and his men that in gen.
erous admiration of the bravery of his
foeman he sent his chief of staff to let
the American fleet know that the men
were safe and well treated as prisoners
Of war.
Praises for Cervera's Generosity.
Cervera's gallant recognition OF the
courage of his enemies evoked much ia
vorable comment in tie American feet,
and the praises of his generosity were
second only to the feeling of happiness
that possessed the men of the blockad-
ing squadron when it became known
that Hobson and his men were alive
and wellinstead of being mangled corpses
at the bottom of Santiago harbor. as eQ
cry man in the fleet had concluded they
must be. When the tug was seen COM
ing from Santiago flying the white flag
the Vixen also with a flag of truce was
sent to meet her. Lieuenant Stanton
was in command and when he met the
tug Ovedio informed Lieutenant Stan
ton of the safety 'of Lieutenant Hobson
and his men, and as the Vixen ranged
up alongside the New York and the
good news was shouted through the
megaphone the officers and men on the
New York went wild.
What Oviedo Told Sampson,
Captain Oviedo was conducted to Ad-
miral Sampson. and after salutes had
been exchanged, he said: Admiral Ger
vera, the commander of the Spanish
feet, is most profoundly impressed with
the brilliant courage shown by the nlen
who sunk the steamer Merrimac in our
harbor, and in admiration Of their
courage he has directed me to say to
their countrymen that they are alive,
and with the exception of two of the
men who are slightly hurt they are un-
injured. They are now prisoners of
war and are being we'll cared for and
will he treated with every considera-
ton" Admiral Sampson expressed his
thanks for the kindness and generosity
of Admiral Cervera and invited Captain
Oyiedo to his cabin, where they talked
for some time alone.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-05
NTW-ROCHEILE.

The leading affair Of the holiday season VIII he
the annual entertainment IN aid Of the New-RO-
chelle Hospital. which the society women of New
Rochelle Pelham Manor ana Larchmont Will give
in the Town Han. beginning on Wednesday after
noon and continuing TO the end OF the week. Mrs.
William l.. PITT. president % the hospital. -
president OF the Razar Committee. and th" auraC-
tons and novelties vii be i'm charge Of wel-known
women. Through The courtesy of Colonel William
Sinclair, commandant AZ Fort Slccum. the band Of
the TIN United states Artillery viii furnish music
each evening for The fair.
The New Rochelle branch Of the Needlework
Guild has just completed lis years work. The
secretary, Annie II Lathers. reports that in the
year Isl garTn were 'elyel and distributed
70 hospitals and benevolent Institutions
The engagement has been announced Of Dr..
George 4. Peck. secretary Of ~ Westchester
County Medical Society and Miss Leitia W An
derscn daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ander-
son. OF Chester. Penn.
A local council Of the knights q Columbus was
Instituted yesterday IN llugucuOt Han by eX-Judgc
+. Y. O'Donohue and his STAFF. Of Yonkers. About
three hundred visitors were present, and were
guests dinner which followed the installation.
The new council has about sixty charter mem
bers, and Will De named for Father Chadwick. chap
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-05

The nev, church Of the Evangelical Association. In
West Fif,v-nfth-st between Ninth and Tenth
AYES Was formally dedicated yesterday Three
services were held. IN the morning bishop ;. {.
l3rcyfogcl preached. and addresses were made by
J. Theodore Peek presiding elder OF the Now York
church Al the afternoon services dclcaiory
sermon was preached by Bishop Breyfoeel the
Roy. Charles PhlNpeAT. pastor of tho ScN'niy-ScF
onlh Street Church. ana the Rev. j. j.. Lcupoid, of
~ waTk. also taking part In The exercises. n
choir Of Atty voice. under tho direction Of u. 4.
nncbei sang the anthem "i'raise Ye The Lord
and other selections. Tho services IN the evening
consisted OF a sermon by the Bishop ana addresses
10y IN" Rev. NJ. Peck and the Rev NJ. SchncbcL
There Will hc exercises In TIE church building
every evening this week
The congregation formerly worshippod I'm West
lifty-th!ri-st., but compelled 10 find other
quarters ny the construction Of the elevated road
in that street The new church cost $500 II t.
d ncat-lOOking structure built in Gothic style
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-05
RrrOEurD EPISCOPAL CELEBRATION.

Al the FIRST Reformed Episcopal Church. Mad
ison-ave ana Fifty-hfih-st.. bishop William r.
Nicholson. Of Philadelphia. preached yesterday
morning the occasion Of the celebration OF the
Tw,nty-nfth anniversary OF the formation Of the
Reformed Episcopal denomination
Bishop Nicholson selected FOR his text Isaiah
xiii. 10; "Ye my witnesses. saith the Lord"
The speaker dwclt at length the number Of
witnesses which God should have In the Christian
Church H., referred TO Paul. Isaiah and John as
examples which the Christian people OF to-day
should cndcavlr to initiate Bishop Nicholson said
that be- believed that the Reformed Episcopal
Church had God-givcn place In Chrstendom. and
that Jehovah saying to her He said 10
Isaiah. we my Witnesses
Aft,r sp,aking At some length on the calling OF
ministers Of the church OF Christ and the Articles
~ Religion. Bishop Nicholson said that the Protes
tnnt Episcopal chm ch In of her Articles OF
Religion says that there Is no visible sign or ccrc
irouy ordained Of God Therefore, said the Bishop.
according TO that article the laying OF hands
had not been appointed OF God. Consequently there
could b. no tnctunl succession. and so the doctrine
OF Apostolic succession Was cut up by the roots
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-05
SWAN ~ THE SEA HiNDCIF FLED.
A MANIAC FROM SANTIAGO JUMPS OVERHEARD
TO GET \ BATH

A MANIAC FROM SANTIAGO JUMPS OVERHEARD
To GET \ BATH
The Ward Line steamer Seneca which arrived
bore yesterday from South Cuban ports. brought
with her W H. seymour. engineers woman Of
fhc refrigerator ship Glacier. who was rescued
from drowning after he had thrown himself from
the -h'p into tho sea near Cape cruz. Seymour
came aboard the Seneca at Santiago In charge Of
Surgeon Burns l. : y. Of the cruiser Cincinnati
and an attendant He was mentally deranged and
was bound for s. Elizabeth's Hospital for the In
sane Washington.
While the Seneca on her way 10 Manzanillo
on November % Seymour became unruy and was
placed I'm irons on November o the Seneca left
Marzanilo for Cienfuegos. and Seymour was al
lowed 20 have the liberty Of the main deck aft. so
that he might get little fresh air and exercise
Handouts were still kept on his wrists. In order
10 prevent him from making any violent demon
STATIONS A. 1890 O'Clock the steward appeared
upon the bridge and Informed First officer Reed
whose watch it was that passenger over
board. The ship was at once stopped and backed
No TO where Seymour who Is large powerful
man. was seen swimming. handcuned as he was.
toward the shore. which was between three and
four miles distant.
\ starboard boat was lowered away with all
speed. First officer Reed took command OF the
boat, and it was manned by. Fred Hansen. George
scamcn The boat mase at once for Seymour, and
IT, WIS dr3SEed from the water ana taken back 10
sill swimming on his back. but he made no resist
urc".
From the time the steward made his report to
the moment seymour again stood the deck only
fifteen minutes elapsed. IL was probably OF
,hc sp.cdicSt rescucs record. Second officer
Parker was In his bunk wien the alarm was given
rc was sent for 20 relieve the mrs, officer. but the
rescue so speedy that II was all over before he
had reached the bridge. When Seymour was asked
why he had jumped overheard ne said
Il thought ia IKE bath That was the only
way could get one"
Seymour had plenty Of baths during the rest Of
tn, yoyaEe. ard was perfectly submissive 10 First
Officer Reed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-05
PROFESSIONAL
WoMaN DeSlQNev.

December with mdse and =? cabin passengers - James
T. Ward A c., Arrived AZ ih~ Btr az u ~ N
United states transport PRIME" Victor, 'ficklel Sal
taeu November - ana Ponce y. with 10 p"ssese''
T. IN. United states QuIftcimdster'S Department. n,
steamer san Marcos. itzsn. Galveston November -
with n,.lse and pas. myers e h Mallory y 90.
steamer Nacooctsr. Smith savannah. with Wise anu
passrrgers ~ the ocean $ co. ,
Steamer Princess Anne Huphsrs. Newport News aha
No,fok with rnise and passengers 10 the Old Domino"
Is 60 ~, . W
\ clyde Il CO. az. 49,, .,,..
raining and very heavy running.
SAILED
United states steamer supply anchored OF CiNtom'
steamers I,rin ufri f0r London M'ntca.m tBrl Ion
don. ,.alli-n otD Newcls" tng ttncho'"i IN utA's'
end B,l H0ineo DIAM. Chrisiana and Malmo, Nu''ooS
Ger. Cardcuas. etc. Excelsior. nv orleans
THE MOVEMENTS or STEAMERS.
FOREIGN PORTS.
London Dec i-Arryed. steamer strathnairn H',.
Cunning New York. sailed. steamer America ,Br). uou-
die. York. 49, ma
Liverpool Dec Arrived steamer Newton u7'
Ro,c- NV York Or Manchester
southampton. Zee Arrived steamer baroarsss
,Gcn. Richter. New York for Bremen passed Hufs'
castle $50 m) ,.,-,>
Ou.eustoNn Dec T. 1925 m-Salei, steamer Vmofi~
Usrl puion from Liverpool for New YORK - H..
Bristol Dee ARRIVED. steamer Jersey cry 'br' nun
ter. York. - ,,-,x,
Antwerp rec ARRIVED. steamer wes,ernsnd (seis''
Mills. New-foih. ,,-.,.,.,
HALIFAX y = Dec ARRIVED. steamer Poarstsrnso
DAM. Nielsen Stettin for New-York (short o. S"sV'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-05
MAKING EXCISE ARRESTS NOW.

CHIEF Devcry had several Of his men busy on
excise cases Saturday night. and "A result sew
cral prisoners were arrnisncd In jefferson Market
Police Court yesterday morning. John McAnnly.
a waiter IN the resort known the Black Rabbit
In Ilcccker-st.. was arrested. charged with selling
Detectives Darcy and : hocneick each "A glass %
bear al l2J o'clock yesterday morning. The de-
tcctivcs admitted, however. that before they ell
tered the place they were forced 20 buy member
snip cards in the club ON this admission the
prisoner Discharged
Louis kleinarth. q waiter at the Artistic Club
No 81 West Thirty fOurth-st.. not fortuna 70
with Magistrate Olmsted was McAnaliy lie
also sold the officers beer after closing hours
As the deie rtiyes were not club members kle.a-
arth was held