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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-13

HOGS-Receipts, 5000. Market sc higher
and active. Bulk of sales, $35043.5 71a;
heavies, 50. 1896; packers, $350@3.6T15;
mixed, $S.45Q3. IS; lights, $S.3593.6O; york
ers. So 55a3.6O; pigs, s3.15aS.S5-
SHEEP Receipts, 1900 Market strong.
lambs. $s.9OQ5.5O; muttons. $SQ45O.
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kansas Citv Livestock market.

Kansas City, Jan. Is.
CATTLE+Receipts. 5000. Market active
and strong. Texas steers, S2-25G4 70; Tex
as cows, s2.55q350; native steers, SO. 1905;
native cows and heifers, 81. 75Q4.25; stock
ers and feeders. ss.15Q46o; bulls, s2.s5@
3.65.
So Texas steers ..-.....-.......-..-1115 1920
- Texas cows ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS lO2S 800
Is native steers ......-.-....-.-.-..1492 500
"a native cows and heifers 49,. 692 AIS
% stockers and feeders ......-.... 5S7 40
HOGs-Receipts. 5000. Market SC higher
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RANGES of Prices on Stocks.

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mission Co.. Brokers in Grain, Provisions
and Stocks, ITO West Sixth Ave. Topeka,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-05
HoBsoN A NORTH CARoLINIAN.
Two of His Gallant Men virgininns--
Engineer n Texan.

WASHINGTON, d. c., June 4-(spe-
al)-The sinking of the collier MerTimac
in the narrow channel at Santiago, an act
Of heroism unsurpassed in the annals OF
naval history, brings glory and renown to
North Carolina and Virginia Naval-Con-
structor Hobson, who took the vessel into
a death-trap, is North Carolinian, and
two Of the eight gallant men who manned
the ship in the desperate enterprise were
Virginians, whose names 1 am unable to
ascertain tonight. The engineer Of the
vessel designed 10 effectually bottle up the
Spanish feet in Santiago harbor was also
a southerner. His name was r. 7. Crank,
Of Texas.
The commander Of the Merrfmac was
Richmond Pearson Hobson, grandson Of
Chief-Justice Pearson, Of North Carolina,
on his fathers side; nephew of Congress
man Richmond Pearson, and Grandson
OF Governor Morehead, on his mothers
side.
Washington is ringing tonight with
praises of this gallant achievement of
Hobson, Crank. and their men, and even
Admiral Cervera Is complimented for his
tribute TO their gallantry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-05

WASHINGTON. D. c.. June 4-The
Navy Department has posted the follow
ing bulletin:
The Navy Department, at o'clock, re-
ceived the following dispatch:
"Mole St. Nicholas, Haiti. June A.
Succeeded in sinking the Merrimac in the
channel Of Santiago at 4 A. NJ, June Sd.
This was carried out most gallantly under
the command Of Naval-Constructor Hob
son and six men. By flag Of truce
uom the Spanish admiral, cervera sent
n & recognition of their bravery
ALL PRISONERS.
~ am informed all are prisoners Of
war Two are slightly wounded. Re
quest authority to approve exchange be-
tween these and the prisoners at Atlanta.
six Of the Spanish squadron in the
harbor Of Santiago, unable to avoid being
captured or destroyed.
CSigned) SAMPSON
PLENTY OF VOLUNTEERS
Copyright. 1898, by the Associated Press.)
ON BOARD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
DISPATCH-BOAT DAUNTLESs, OFF
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, June 4, via
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, June 4-Rear-
Admiral Sampson, during Friday morning,
decided to close the narrow harbor en-
trance of Santiago de Cuba by sinking
the collier Merrimac, loaded with coal,
IN the channel. He called for volunteers
to 90 to almost certain death, and 400
men offered themselves.
TERRIBLE SPANISH FIRE.
Lieutenant Hobson and six men were !
chosen, and at A. NJ. Friday morning. |
the Merr1mac, under her own steam, en-
tered the channel under terrible Spanish
FIRE. The vessel was riddled with pro-
:sctles, but she anchored and swung
around.
Lieutenant Hobson then set off an In
;ernal torpedo. with an electrical attach
ment, there was an explosion, the Mer-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-05

Commonwealth's-Atto II. G. Goode
Each of the guests was presented with
a souvenir flag and a gold pin to fasten
II to the lapel Of the coat. Miss Kate
Goode assisted her mother and father in
making the occasion a most pleasant one.
Another pleasant affair, attended by
most OF the young people in town. was
musical recitation at the residence of
Mr.. G. ]. Faulkner by the scholars OF
Mrs. Faulkner. This entertainment be-
gan about o'clock, lasted until II, and
was one Of the most pleasant social
events enjoyed by our young people this
season. The musical recitatons were
especially commended by the guests.
Fitzwhylsonn Lodge, No. l07, A Il. and
A. NJ, also met here last night In their
hall. Owing to other events IN town,
there was a small attendance.
The fight for the mayoralty, the elec-
ton for which comes Off on the 18th, Is
growing warm. The candidates now are
Mr.. Thomas ii. Boyd, who formerly
served several times, and Mr.. w. L.
Clack, Deputy Sheriff. Both have
strong friends; both are good
men-"Sans peur et sans reproche." The
older and more conservative element are
working for Boyd. while young Ameri-
ca' IS advocating the claims Of Clack.
Fortunately, there is no politician party
ism in the contest. Both gentlemen are
Democrats of the purest water.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-05

side candidates for the places now oc-
cupied by Mr.. Meredith, City Attorney
Mr.. George B. Davis, Superintendent or
the Almshouse, and Mr. Alfred Mo
Dowell, clerk Of the Council committees.
The lever thus employed has been
fairly powerful one, but the claim Is
made that IL has rather tended TO
strengthen than weaken Mr.. Meredith's 8
hands, for Mr.. Davis and Mr. Mcdowell
have strong friends, who might have
voted against Mr.. Meredith, but who are
now working to defeat the combina-
tion.
NTH. L. Carter will propose the name
of his brother, Mr.. Richard M. Carter,
for the place occupied by Mr.. Davis The
present incumbent defeated Mr.. Carter
two years ago. Mr.. c. Gordon will be
proposed for the committee clerkship by
Alderman Mosby. Thus II Is hoped that
the Clay and Marshall Ward delegations
may be solidly arrayed on the side of
those who are out, and Mr.. G. X Pol
locks influence with the Jackson Ward
delegation is also counted upon to op-
pose Mr. Meredith
Messrs. Davis and Mcdowell are how
ever, fairly confident that they will be
elected. the latter having been pledged
more than thirty votes.
CANDIDATES FOR OTHER OFFICES.
There may be some opposition to the
reelection of Mr.. James Caskle as presi-
dent of the Common Council growing out
OF the belief that ne is in sympathy with
the views OF the Good Government
League. But Mr.. Caskie has been pledged
the support OF twenty members OF the
Council who voluntarily promised to vote
for him. Mr.. Wallerstein will be elected
vice-president. Mr.. w. M. Turpin will not
be opposed for the presidency of the al
dermen, and Mr.. Ben. I. August will be
again the Clerk of the City Council, his
place being so extremely difficult to fill
that only those who are 'near the throne"
could possibly hope to get upon it.
Clerk Edgar White and Bailift Glib
bOns, of the Police Court, are not opposed.
Assistant-Auditor Stokes is not opposed,
nor are Superintendent Boiling, Of the
Water Works; DIR. Oppenhimer president
of the Board Of Health, or Colonel w. u. |
Cutshaw, City Engineer.
MIR. Allen Donnan s. Mr. w. ?. |
Knowles's opponent for the Cas- Works |
Captain John A. Curtis |
opposes the recollection for Harbor-M Master
Hancock; Mr. Henry Cohen and Z. Gary
are both out for Clerk SulliVans place inJ
the First Market, and Mr.. Allen Atkinson I
is after Mr.. Eugene Cherry's place, as
at the same place
Messrs. Griffith and Graves are candi- /
dates for the Third Market clerkship, |
against Mfr. Hughes, but Messrs Flour
noy and Finnerty Clerk and Weghtmas-
ter of the Second Market, are unopposed. !
Mr.. Robert Ralston and Mr.. Gardner
oppose the reelection of Mr.. George c.
Ruskell. Sergeant-at-Arms of the Coun- /
ell, and Messrs. Thomas Landers and A.
Baughman oppose Plumbing-Inspector
Arsell.
Other positions to be filed by the caucus
are two vacancies on the Board Of Health
and four physicians to the poor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-05

rimao sank, the channel was closed. and
lpparentiy, Admiral Cervera will be un-
able to escape
HOW THE HEROES WE'RE SAVED.
Copyright, 1898. by the Associated PreseA
KINGSTON. JAMAICA, June 4-Hob-
son and the heroic crew Of the Merrimac
were saved in the following manner;
Unable. after the sinking Of their vessel.
to make their way back through the storm
Of shot and shell. they rowed into the
harbor to the Spanish flagship. and were
taken on board unharmed.
TRIBUTE FROM CERvERA.
The Spanish admiral, under a flag of
truce, send word to Admiral Sampson.
Offering to exchange the prisoners, and
saying that in the mean time Lieutenant
Hobson and his men would be treated
with kindness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-05
THE GALLANT HoBsON.
A Native of AIabama--Hfs Splendid
Record

n Native of AIabama--Hts Splendid
Record.
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, June 4.-(spe-
clal)-Naval-Constructor Richmond Pier
son Hobson, who volunteered to take the
collier Merrimac into the harbor of San
tiago de Cuba, and in consequence of his
bravery is now q prisoner, was detailed
at the plant Of the Newport News Ship
building and pry-Dock Company for
nearly a year assisting Constructor
Woodward in the work Of the battleships
kearsarge. Kentucky, and Illinois, and
the gunboats Helena, Nashville. and Will
mington. Hobson is 80 years of age, and
is a son OF Judge Hobson, of Green's
borough, Ala. He graduated from the
Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1889,
standing at the head of his class and
taking first honors in every department
of his studies. After leaving Annapolis,
he was sent with d commission of assist
ant naval constructors to Paris, where
he remained two years in attendance at
the University of Mechanical Engineer
ing and Naval Architecture. Assist
ant-Constructor Hobson returned to the
United States in 1892, and was imme-
diately attached to the Bureau Of Naval
Construction and Repairs at the navy
yard in Washington, remaining there
one year.
ON THE NEW YORK.
He was then assigned to duty on the
cruiser New York, being the first naval
ever sent to sea on a vessel
Of the North Atlantic squadron. After a
short sea service Hobson was sent to
the navy-yard at New York, where he
had charge of one of the departments
of construction. In 1896 he came to New
port News as assistant to Constructor
J. j. Woodward. Last summer ne was
ordered back TO the Naval Academy !
where he organized the postgraduate !
course in naval construction, this super !
ieding the custom that previously ex- |
sted Of sending the three graduates hav- |
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-05
CHASE CITY.
Vo1unteers--Veternn of Wars-Per-
sonaI Notes-BrIefs.

sOnal NOtes-BrJefB.
CHASE CITY, VA, June &.-(Special.)-
Although Mecklenburg has not sent an
organized company 10 the war, a large
number Of young men from different por-
tions Of the county have enlisted in va
rious companies formed elsewhere.
Mr.. Henry Green, the last one of the
Mexican war veterans from this county,
died not long ago There are two widows
Of soldiers OF this war still living in
this county, and until recently there
were widows of ths soldiers of the war
OF 1879 in Mecklenburg. There are buried
near this place two officers of the wAr
Of the RevoIution-GeneralE Erasmus Ken
ron and Colonel Lewis Burwell.
The old Confederates are numerous, but
are rapidly passing away. The question
was propounded to several gentlemen yes
terday. "How many men do you know
now living that had sons In the Confede-
rate army?" ANY number" was the
reply, but when the request to name
them was made, only one or two could
be recalled.
Mr.. William r. Gregory was stricken
with paralysis at his residence near here
this week, and is in a precarious condi-
tiOn.
The lawns and porticos OF the hotels
show many new visitors, and the sum-
mer patronage commences early.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-05
AMERICAN HER0ISM.
Sinking Of The kerriInac In Santiago
HarbOr.
HOBS0N'S BRILLIANT DARING.
II is Regarded as EVen Hore Remark
able Than Cushings Exploit.
WILL NOT BIZ LONG III PRISON.
Steps al Once Taken Toward Els
and His Companions Exchange.
NAVAL SITUATION SATISFACTORY,
Cervera Being Gagged, Ii is Believed.
Sampson Win immediately Attack
San Juan-Hobson's Name ON Every
Lip.

WASHINGTON, ID. C.. June A-Erou
early morning. when the newspapers ap-
peared on the street, containing a brief
! statement of the sinking OF the Merrimao
in Santiago harbor. tho officials OF tho
Navy Department awaited with intense
interest official confirmation and explana,
tion from Admiral Sampson. In the afs
ternoon. the story came. lacking in detail
1t is true. but giving in rough outlinea
sketch Of American hroism that viii
live through generations to come There
is no doubt that the name Hobscn Is des-
tined to be bracketed with that of Cush-
ing among Americas naval heroes, and.
indeed, 1t was the opinion of the ma
jority OF officers who scanned the Asso.
ciated Press account OF the sinking Of
the Merrimac, that the exploit surpassed
In brilliancy. and as an exhibition of cool
daring. even Cushings famous attack
upon the ram Albemarie.
Reward sure and adequate Is AWAITING
these American heroes. and Acting-Seere-
tary Allen has SO pledged himself, after
consultation with Secretary Long, who
is still confined TO his room by a Iars
leg. Medals and promotion are the least
they can expect at the hands Of grateful
people.
WILL NOT BE PRISONERS LONG.
Moreover. they will not languish long
in Spanish prison, If the authorities here
can bring about their release. for half an
hour after SIMPSONS bulletin was dis
played on the walls Of the Navy Depart-
ment, Colonel Carter. Assistant Adjutant-
General. had taken the preliminary steps
to arrange for an exchange of prisoners,
and was learning Just how many Spanish
officers and enlisted men were stln held
in captivity at Fort Mcpherson, Ga,
where they had been taken from the
prizes captured by the American naval
vessels. In addition to these. the navy
has just turned over to the military au-
thorities at Fort Mcpherson for safekeep-
ing, another Spanish officer. supposed to
be OF high rank, but who so FAR has been
able to conceal his identity.
The officials are confident that they
have more than enough Spanish officers
10 offer ransom for the one American
officer and seven enlisted men held by
Cervera-
CERVERA a GENTLEMAN.
The officials took note Of the geaerous
by the Spanish admiral Of the
bravery Of the Americans. and his kindly
treatment OF the prisoners, and &c is guar
anteed that the admirals lines will fan in
as pleasant places as any captive has
right 20 expect should he be overcome In
the end and forced TO surrender.
NAVAL SITUATION o. X.
The naval situation Is believed to be en-.
tirely satisfactory. Notwithstanding tho
CONCLUDED ON PAGE FlETEEN1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-05
THE COUNCIL CAUCUS
1T WILL BE HELD JUNE 18TH TO
NOMINATE CANDIDATES.
FIGHT FOR THE CITY ATTORNEYSHIP.
This the Most Interesting Contest of
AII-Inhuence OF Jackson Wards
the Various Appointive Positions.

The term of the newly-eected City
Council will begin on the first day Of
July. 1t will. however, embark upon Its
| career, according TO established custom,
at a caucus 10 be held for the purpose Of
nominating candidates for the appointlve
Offices on Monday night, June 18th.
This session, which will attract an The
members OF both branches, will be par
ticularly interesting, affording an oppor-
tunlty 10 Judge OF the capabilities, views.
and prejudlces of the city fathers. For,
If anything Is calculated TO draw the
councilmen out, II is the strugste for
I place in which they will engage on the
18th instant in the interest of their con-
stituents.
The session Is invariably a long one.
lasting on some occasions Until after
o'clock A. NJ; but this year It promises
to be somewhat shorter than It has been
formerly. The belief that It viii be so IS
based upon the fact that there IS little
opposition TO the present incumbents of
the various positions in the Councils
gift, and in most cases where there are
several candidates In the field, the result
appears to be a foregone conclusion.
CITY ATTORNEYsJIIP FIGHT.
The battle royal OF the meeting Will
occur over the election of the City At
torney. A determined hght is being
made on Mr.. c. V. Meredith, the pres
ent incumbent. The fight was inaugu-
rated in some OF the clubs during the
recent campaign on the ground that Mr..
Merediths financial views were not in
accord with the party's national and
State platforms Oh this subject. adI ef- |
forts were made to send TO the Council |
men committed to use their influence |
against him. Mr.. Meredith has staunch /
friends IN both branches Of the Council, |
who maintain that he has filled the |
Office with conspicuous ability, and are |
working hard for his reelection.
Mr.. l. o. Wendenbu-g. prominent /
member of the bar, who took IN Gctivs |
part in the recent campaign IN behalf of
the clubs fight against the Good-Gov-
ernment League, is the strong faV1rfie
Of those who are leading the opposition
to the incumbent, and his friends are
working hard in his behalf.
Some people think the preference OF
the Jackson Ward delegation will turn
the balance. but there will be nom
committal element In the Caucus, and It
is hinted that II Mr.. Meredith cannot
secure the twenty .foJr votes necessary
to his election, Mr.. Wendenbugh viii |
also be left out, ard that the Office may
be thrown to Mr.. Beverley T. Crump. |
Mr.. II. r. Pollard IS also spoken Of In
this connection
WORK AGAINST THE TINS"
II is said that IN order TO draw from
the Meredith forces, a combination has
been entered into between those members
Of the Council who are advocating out
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-05

Mr.. Fl. D. Christian, Jr.. will probably
leave here in a day or two for Tampa,
where he expects 20 join Roosevelt's regs-
ment of Rough Riders. He made appli-
cation for enlistment In this regiment
some days ago, and has received letter
from Mr.. Roosevelt requesting that he
should join the commander OF the organi-
zation at Tampa, and he would there be
enlisted. 1t Is understood that all the ar
rangements for the trip have been made
by Mr.. Christian. who is anxious TO see
active service in the war, and he win
probably leave tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-05
FREDERICKSBURG.
Arrival of TrOops-Thrown from II
Horse-KuIed an Eagle.

FREDERICKSBGRG, VA. June A.
(SpeciaL)-The first company OF immunes
of the Fourth Regiment who are to go
into camp here, arrived tonight, and are
occupying a large warehouse for quarters
until Monday, at which time ten more
companies Will arrive. BY the last OF the
week it is expected that at least one-half
of the regiment will be In camp and the
others a few days thereafter.
Mr.. Eddie Brooke was thrown from a
horse this evening and had his right ankle
broken.
Miss Cornelia Latimer, while cycling to-
day, fell from her wheel and broke her
right arm.
A gray eagle, measuring feet inches
from tip to tip was killed by Ernest
Pates at his home, in the county, yester-
day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-05
BOYDTON.
Circuit Court-T,vO Entertainments
The DIayOralty Contest.

The DIayOraity Contest.
BOYDTON, VA, June 4-(Special)-
Judge Hundley adjourned his Circuit
Court to-day. II was his first term here,
and he made most favorable impress
sion upon the bar and the people.
There were eeyeral pleasant society
events last night. Colonel Thomas L.
Goode had eoterie Of lawyers to take
tea with him, among whom were Judge
Hundley, of the Circuit Court; Judge
Homes, Of the County Court; Hon. r. T.
Fhorp, member OF Congress from this
distriot Hon. T. ". Williams, OF Clarks-
Vile; Harry Smith, OF South Hill, and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-05

ing the highest records abroad TO study
under foreign universities.
ASKED FOR SEA SERVICE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-05

<tDNIID It NJIN bI<<h <'1@Hs ~ u
When war was declared, Hobson at
once volunteered his services to Secre-
tary Long for sea duty. and urged that
he be given the first opportunity open.
Together with Naval Cadets Eggert,
Powell, and Duboys, no was assigned TO
the New York, and It was from Admiral
sampson's flagship that he volunteered
TO take the MeTTlmao into the harbor to
ascertain what Sampson wanted TO know,
and also to accomplish the ends desired.
While at Newport News. Constructor
Hobson was known 10 be fearless,
spirited man, never disconnected over
barriers to be surfnounted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-05
Condition of Captaln neeye.

The condition Of Captain Reeve, who Is
seriously III at his home, on north Eighth
street, remains unchanged. His physi-
clans do not think he will live more than
a few days longer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-05

President Heureaux Assassinated.
Copyright, 1S9S by the Associated Press.)
CAPE HAITIBN, HAITI, June At Is
rumored here that President Heureaux, of
Santo Domingo, has been assassinated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-05
GLORY AT SANTIAGO.
Sinking Of The kerri mac an Eypsdlent
81 Sampscn's.
GALLANTRY OF AMERICANS.
Naval Constructor Robson and Six
Men Win lmperiShable RenOEn.
THEY TORPEDO THEIR OWN SHIP.
This, After Running The Gauntlet Of q
Terrible Spanish Fire.
CERVERhS SHIPS DOOMED. |
They Ire Unable 10 Avoid Being |
Either Captured or Destroyed.
CERVERA'S SHIPS DOOMED.
wFRRIMAC HEROES PRISONERS.

Cervers, However, Under Flag OF
Truce, Lauds Their Bravery, and
Oners TO Exchange Them-Two of
Them Slightly Wounded.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-09
HOODED SNAKES.

DR. Stradling throws some interest
ing light on the hooded snake: 1.-The
hoods of snakes We're unquestiona bly,
intended by nature to act as weapons
of intimidation, for when suddenly
opened, as they are during the excite
ment of a contest, these give their own
ers an apparent and formidable en-
largement. But the hoods which have
been so useful at some period in snake
history have now become so enlarged
as to tend towards the extinction of
their owners, just as the develop
ment in the tusks of prehistoric ami
During a fight the hooded snake in the
act of striking his foe suffers from the
out-stretched and weighty hood-he
over-balances himself and topples for
ward. His assailant-the mongoose and
some birds specially-seizes him when
PROSTATE, and ripping up the back of
the neck speedily dispatches him He
tells an amusing story of a cobra put
ting his head into a biscuit tin in
search of mouse RECALLING itself on
macaroons. The rough sides of the tin
irritated the cobra so that he involun-
tarily dilated his hood and was conse-
quently unable to remove his head
from his tin prison. Found next morn
ing in this awkward predicament he
was safely and quickly despatched
The Ludgate.