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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
AN APPEAL TO THE PEOPLE
or South Carolina to Aid in Erecting
the Memorial Temple.

By direction of the last convention
of the United Confederate Veterans,
the trustees of the Confederate Me-
mortal Association" send forth this
earnest plea for aid in building our
Memorial Temple" Battle Abbey.
in which shall be gathered relics to tell
to the world, and especially "our
children's children TO the remotest
generations" of the valor and deeds OF
Our comrades, the soldiers OF the South,
and of our noble women, who, amid
unparalleled sacrifices, cheered and
sustained us during the storm of war;
and in which shall also be preserved,
in archive records, the true history OF
our Southland: of her Statesmen; her
armies and navy; of her battles, her
victories and her defeats.
At the last reunion of the Confeder-
ate veterans, resolution was adopted,
calling upon each camp to subscribe to
this glorious purpose, in proportion to
its membership. Each camp of 30 mem
bers was asked to raise not less than
S5; each camp of so members not less
than $40; each camp of 100 members,
not less than SIS; and each camp Of 200
or more members, not less than S25.
1t is an opportune time, even In the
excited present, to make this call; and
hope to report to the next reunion, at
Nashville, on the 20tb of July, that our
Memorial Institute is an accomplished
fact.
Comrades: Remember the past; re-
call the battle and our noble dead. Let
each surviving comrade lend his aid.
Sons of Veterans: Help to perpetu-
ate the deeds of your heroic fathers.
Daughters of the Confederacy: Your
heart work never fails. Aid Us now, to
preserve the true story of our South
land; to perpetuate the valor and deeds
of your brothers and fathers, as well as
to tell of the glorious women Of the
South, in time Of war; of their suffer-
ings, their saddened hearts, their de-
serted homes, their heroic deeds and
their sublime devotion.
Gather in your offerings, and remit
them before the 10th day Of July next,
by check, draft or postal order, to the
treasurer, the Fourth National Bank,
of Nashville, Tenn, or to Gen. Glenn
ent A. Evans, Atlanta, Ga, acting
president.
BY order of the Executive Commit
tee
CLEMENT A. EVANS, Georgia.
ROBERT WHITE, W. Virginia.
J. B. BRIGGS, Kentucky.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
A Beautiful Wreath.

The call made from U. G. Y. head
quarters, New Orleans, La, by circular
letter No. Sc, May 20, 1898, for small
contributions from the camps of the
Order to aid in cleaning up and repair
ing the Confederate cemetery at Camp
Chase. Ohio, and for flowers to deco
rate the graves Of the 2, 2G0 dead buried
there on June 4, proximo, has been re.
sponded to by the adjutant general OF
the division, in absence of the major
general commanding. A beautiful pal
metto wreath will be forwarded to Col.
William H. Krauss, the generous
Union veteran who, out of his own
mems, cares for this cemetery. The
wreath was made by Miss Emma G.
Black, of Charleston, and is master
piece.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09

Richmond Pearson Hobson was born
August l., 1870, at Greensboro, Hail
county, Ala. where he also graduated
| from the Southern University at the
/ head of his class. He was appointed to
the Naval Academy on competitive
examination in May, 1885. and although
the youngest man OF his class, grad
| uated at Its head, In 1899. His first
cruise was in the squadron Of evo-
luton on the flagship Chicago, with
Admiral Walker, III the Mediterranean.
Later he made cruise to Brazil when
the flag of the new Brazilian republic
was recognized. He was ordered to a
special course abroad, spending one
year at the National School of Mines at
Paris, and two years at tho School OF
Maritime Science IN the same city. The
summer vacation was spent IN french
shipyards. He received diplomas from
the French school Tor distinction III
naval construction and design, both ot
hulls and of engines. He also spent
somo time in the English shlpyards.
He was assigned to duty at the Navy
Department in 1894, in the office Of ma
val intelligence, bureau OF construction
and repair While on this duty he
wrote a report on his observations
abroad; also report on disappearing
guns aAoat, which was discussed by
naval experts on both sides Of the wa
ter.
In 1895 he was on duty at the New
York navy yard as assistant to tue ma
val constructor. He inspected the yacht
Defender and made an interesting re-
port on that prize craft. Later he
Joined Admiral Bupce on the flagship
New York. AS q result of this service
he inaugurated the new system OF Civ
ing sea duty to naval constructors. he
proposed organizing and conducted the
post graduate course at the United
States Naval Academy, fixing the spe-
cial course at three years for officers de-
string the high attainments IN naval
science April 18th last he was assign
Ell to duty as constructor for the fleet
at Key West.
His expert knowledge wasrecognized
by the Mexican government, which
designated him, in 1896, to conduct
trials upon the Mexican dispatch vessel,
Donate Guerra, built at Philadelphia.
Constructor Hobson is great neph-
ew of Governor John NJ. Morehead, Of
Nol b Carolina. His father was we'll
known lawyer and Judge OF that State.
On the maternal line he is grandson
of Chief Justice Peason, of North Car
olina, and a nephew of Representative
Richmond Pearson, of that State. He
is great grandson of former Senator
Williams, Of Tennessee.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
PLAUDIIS FROM THE DONS.
From the Jaws of Death Glory is
SnatChed
BY RICHMOND P. H0BS0NY
Merrimac Destroyed BY an American
TOrpedo--FourT Thousand Men Of
fercd Their Services.

Rear Admiral Sampson decided to
close the narrow harbor entrance of
Santiago de Cuba by sinking the collier
Merrimac loaded with coal, in the
channel. He called for volunteers to
go to almost certain death, and 1000
men offered themselves. Lieut.. Hob
son and six men were chosen, aud at ,
a. m, Friday morning, the Merrimae,
under her own steam, entered the chan
mel under terrible Spanish fire. The
vessel was riddled with projectiles, but
she anchored and swung around.
Lieutenant Hobson then set off an in
ternal torpedo with an electric attach
ment, there was an explosion, the Mer-
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09

visit was prompted by pure chivairy on
the part of the Spauiards, and was
noble of them.
Clausen, the New York's coxswaiu,
went on the Merrimac against orders.
Nothing could have kept him from that
trip into the jaws of death. II Is prob
able that the SpunIards will try to
blow up the MerrimGc, but imp o0ab!e
that they will succeed. Speculation IS
rife as to the extra details OF how Lieu
tenant Hobson managed to blow him
self aud ship up and live to tell the
tale. His heroism has cleared L? the
situation The SpaniardS are now
doubly hemmed III.
At quarters on the New York Chap
lain Royce PRAYED before the bare,
headed crew on deck. thanking God
for having preserved Lieutenant Hob
son and the men under him. The chap
lain had invoked TINS protection, but
few believed 1t possible that his prayer
could be granted.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
A Lunatic at Large.

Mr.. Jim Chapman, of Watson, Sa-
luda county, while feeding his
stock, was fired at twice from close
range with pistol, both shots barely
missing their mark. The would-be
assassin proved to be Henry Story, a
relative of Chapman. A warrant was at
once sworn out and Story has been
lodged in Jail. An examination before
the Probate Judge, assisted by two ply
sicians, showed that Story's mind is
unbalanced, and he will doubtless be
sent to the State hospital for the insane.
Several years ago story was placed for
q while in the asylum.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
Spain Wants Peace.

The belief is growing in the best in
formed government circles that Spain
is sincerely anxious to make peace, and
that even now she is seeking a favorable
opportunity to make overtures in that
direction. Numerous evidences of this
have come to the attention of the
authorities at Washington, but UP to
this time no move has been made to
ascertain on what basis the United
States would consider peace.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
Missing Confederate Rolls.

The call for missing Confederate rolls,
which has been issued by Col. John P.
Thomas, Confederate historian, Colum-
bia, should be of interest to q great
many people in the State. and all who
were members or had near relatives
who were members of the commando,
whose rolls are incomplete or missing,
should make it their business tc look
after tho matter and furnish Col.
Thomas with any information in their
power. The time will come when Q
place in these rolls will be equal to a
patent of nobility and no one who can
furnish any information can afford to
let the opportunity pass.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
Rejoicing I'm Spain.

The Madrid correspondent of the
Daily Telegraph, concerning the en-
thusiasm over the Merrimac affair,
says: Lieutenant General Correa,
Minister of War, on learning that the
contents of the official telegram excited
great enthusiasm in the Cortes, re-
marked that it was undesirable for the
country to excite itself over matters
which were relatively small in COM
parison with those the war might yet
bring forth, lest it suffer dissppoint-
ment, if the fortune of war should bring
the reverse
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
SMALLPOX In Manning.

Smallpox or something very much
like it has made its way into Manning,
despite the efforts OF the town council
to prevent it. Mr.. W. H. Trescot, who
clerks for Mr.. S. A. Rigby, was taken
sick with cold and few days later
developed case of smallpox. His
house has been quarantined and every
precsution will be taken to prevent the
spread OF the disease. Vaccination
will probably be made compulsory.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
Big Wheat Crop in Laurens.

Inquiry also, as we'll as observation,
shows that the crops of wheat Ind oats,
now ripening and falling below the
sickle in Laurens county, will be much
greater than reported. The wheat crop
is really royal for country that has
ignored wheat. The farmers estimate
that the yield will be from ten to
twenty-five bushels per acre. This is
really refreshing for an agricultural
country that seuds up chronic cry for
high priced cotton. The oats seeded
in the autumn are also good, while
those sown since Christmas are very
Indifferent, by reason of long spring
drought.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
Death of Captain Gridley.

Capt. Charles V. Gridley, command
er of thecruiser Olympia and one of the
heroes of the brilliant victory at Manila,
is dead. The announcement of his
death was received by the Navy De-
partment, late Saturday afternoon, in q
cablegram from Paymaster Calf, of the
navy, date at Kobe, Japan. June 4th,
and directed TO Secretary Long. The
dispatch contained this simple state
ment: Captain Gridley died today.
Remains accompany me on Coptic.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
viii Give a Medal.

The Daughters of the Confederacy of
Spartanburg have passed resolution
offering medal for the best sketch of
"Spartanburg County in the civil war, {"
to be written by student of Wofford
College, provided the faculty of the col
lege approved the proposition. A COM
mittee called on President Carlisle and
made known their offer.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
Settled With the Pirates.

Details have been received at Mala.
Ga, Spain, as to the punishment re.
Gently inflicted upon Riff pirates by the
Shereefan troops, at Alhucemas, g
small island fortress and prison settle
ment belonging to Spain. in the Medi.
terranean, off the coast of NJ orocco,
near Cape Morroko. 1t appears tha'
the Bocoy and Kabyle tribes were as
sembled to pay fine of S20, 600, wher
suddenly, at the sound of trumpet,
the troops attacked them and slaugh
tered many.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
The Mohican Sails for Manila.

The United States sloop of war Mo-
hican has sailed from San Francisco for
Honolulu. 1t is understood that she
. will remain on duty at that port, re-
placing the Pennington, ordered to
Join Admiral Dewey's feet at Manila
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
Situation Becoming More Compli
Gated.

The situation in military circles
grows more complicated evry day,
chances of filling the rolls previously
started are simmer in consequence.
charleston now has nine companies re-
cruiting, the last addition to the list
being the German Fusiliers, aud all
are anxious to go only under their own
names and their own officers. Not one
of the number has half the men that
would be necessary to fill full "war
strength" maximum company-that is
to say. enough to provide for O rejec-
ton of one-fourth or fifth o. the
men signed. That the next companies
must be of maximum strength is un-
doubted now, aud that means 106 men.
To get this number mustered in it will
be necessary to sign at least 120 to 140
men.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
A Patriotic Request.

The Charleston Chamber of Com
merce met in special session and passed
resolutions urging the business men of
the city to hold open the places of en-
ployes volunteering for the new army
of the United States.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
A Car Load of Sick Men From Tamps

Gar LOau OF SICK men rroiu dihpa.
A carload of sick men from Tampa
has reached Fort Mcpherson in charge
of DR.. Woodson, of the hospital corps
at Tampa. The men are suffering
mostly from measles, sprained ankles
and sore eyes, and one of them has
been made helpless by a tarantula bite.
The general hospital at Fort McPher
son now contains 75 men.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
Cadiz SQUADRON Seen Again.

A dispatch from Barcelona says a
well-known merchant there has re-
ceived dispatch to the effect that on
May 9th Spanish squadron consist
ing OF three cruisers and three other
protected vessels, was seen off the
island of Madagascar, proceeding north
ward.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09
A MODEST MoNoPoLlST.

CaIy Harris Has Corner on Coal In
His Part of the Country.
Beyond the suburbs Of Cincinnati Is
a small colony living on the side OF
remarkably steep hiS One Of the old
est inhabitants" is Caly Harris, an En-
glishman. His neighborS say he has
not been 10 the city for thirty years.
4 curious visitor read on his door!
Coal for sale here, by the bushel."
Harris explained that the coal was
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09

The following military nominations
have been confirmed by the Senate:
Brigadier generals-Fred d. Grant
New York; W. w. Gordon, Georgia,
Tobe second lieutenant, Albert j.
Dillon. Florida
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-06-09

brought to the top from the other side
Of the hill and dropped down a chute
His neighbors have to have coal; they
would rather buy it from him and Car.
ry it down than to buy it below, from
the wagons, and carry it up. So he has
a corner" on coal in that part Of the
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-17
ACCIDENT TO THE GRESHAM
One Half the Revenue Cutter Sinks in the
St. Lawrence.
Trouble Caused by Overlooking n
Comanche Coming East.

OGDENSBURG. N. Y. May 17.-One-
half of the United States revenue cutter
Gresham went to the bottom of the st.
Lawrence river this morning and now
rests her side in twenty-five feet of
water. The steamer had been cut in two
and placed on pontoons for passage
thror gh the Canadian canals to Montreal,
where it was to be reunited and sent to
join the navy.
While waiting for the tugs today to
start down the river the bow section, forty
eight feet in length, suddenly careened
to one side, forcing that pontoon under
the water. The upper pontoon then shift
ed position, drawing the other pontoon
entirely away from the boat section almost
turning it bottom side up.
Fourteen seaInen were just finishing their
breakfast in that end Of the boat and
were thrown into the water, but all escap-
ed. The accident was caused by overload
ing the top deck, making the small section
top-heavy.
The ironclad steam yacht Comanche, be-
longing to Mark Hanna, is passing down
the st. Lawrence canals en- route to New
York to be turned over to the government
to use for war purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-17
GEN. MERRITrs OBJECTION.
Thinks Volunteers Are United for
the Manila Expedition.


Col. r. p. Hughes Inspector general of
the department of the east, with headquar-
ters at New York city, vas at the War De-
partment today on mission from General
Merritt in connection with the assignment
OF regular troops to accompany the Phil
1ppine expedition soon to start from San
Francisco. General Merritt's desire to have
larger number Of regulars than it was
proposed by the department to give him
has been known here for some time, and
MS views on that subject are shared by
many of the army officials here. They real
lze that he will have a delicate and i'm
portant duty to perform as military gov
ernor of the Philippines, and they agree in
the opinion that the general should have
an adequate and well-disciplired force at
ms command to maintain order in a city
that will be filled with discordant elements
There are not enough regulars in the west
TO aftord the number that General Merritt
thinks should be sent on the expedition
VIZ, 5,OO0 and consequently the department
officials are considering the advisability of
Withdrawing about three of the infantry
regiments from Tampa, where a large num-
Der are now rendezvoused, and dispatching
them post haste to the Pacific coast. These
men are well seasoned ard thoroughly dis
cipIned, and are just the kind General
Merritt believes should be sent on the
transpacific trip. Capt. Jesse NJ. Lee of the
9TH Infantry, who has been stationed at
iampa recently, reported at army head
quarters today in response to telegraphic
instructions, ard it may be with reference
to the sending of some of the troops now
there to the Philippines
General Greedy, chief signal officer is
making arrangements to send detachment
OF six officers and fifty-five men, made up
largely OF telegraph operators and eleetri-
clans, with the Philippine expedition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-17
MEDALS FOR DEwEY'S MEN.
A Board to Be Appointed to Select
Designs.

Secretary Long has appointed Assistant
Secretary Allen president of board which
is to be charged with the selection of de-
signs for the medals which are to be
awarded to Admiral Dewey and the men,
bers of his ships crews in recognition of
their achievements at Manila. Two other
members of the board are yet to be ap-
pointed. 1t is the purpose to secure designs
for the medals of more than usual excel
lence, both in originality of theme and
beauty, as is believed to be warranted by
the splendor of the victory. 1t is expected
that the widest opportunity will be opened
to American genius to submit designs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-17
DO NOT EvADE CoNsCRIpTIoS.
Cuban Sympathizers With Iasurgents
Advised To Act Thus.
Copyright, 1898. by Associated pressl

Nop! Iishtr lc5s, bg Associated PressD
KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 17.-The
Cuban provisional government has directed
msurgent sympathzers not to try to evade
in garrison cities Gen. Blanco's conscrip-
ucn order forcing into the ranks of the
volunteers all males from fifteen to forty
five years of age.
Refugees who arrived here by the French
steamer Fulton from Havana and who
have since been released from quarantine
say that the CubaEs in Havana are Join
ing the volunteers by hundreds. Spain is
thus arming enemies ready to rise at on
opportune time or to desert. The Spaniards
in Havana, for a communal police pur-
pose, Shy out Cuban sympathizers and
cause their arrests.
Eggs there were 10 cents apiece, meat
was 30 cents pound and flour 80 cents
a pound when the Fulton left on May 4.
The Atlas line steamer Adoula sailed foI
Santiago de Cuba today with provisions
and to bring back refugees. Three or fouI
schooner cargoes of food leave Jamaica
ports for Santiago weekly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-17
BIG FIRE IN BALTIMORE
Freight Docks of the Old Bay Line il
Flames.
That the Loss Will Reach
O,OOO-Many Explosions
Occur.

BALTIMORE, Nd, May 1.-THE piers,
freight sheds and Office buildings of the
"Old Bay Line" Steamship Company, ply
ing between this city, Norfolk and Rich
mond, are in flames and will prove a total
loss. large quantity of freight is in the
sheds, which are located at the foot of
Concord street, and this, too. will be total
less.
The steamer Alabama, which was lying
at the pier with a full cargo of outgoing
freight. was towed into mid-stream and
saved. The fire is not yet under control.
There have been several explosions of oil
and spirits, but no casualties are reported.
The loss will probably reach $25QOOO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-17
ADDED TO THE NAVY.
Two Boats Put I'm COmmis sion-Cruise
Newark Nearly Ready.

The torpedo boat Mckee and the aux
Hilary torpedo boat destroyer Yankton were
placed in commission at the Norfolk navy
yard yesterday. Lieut.. c. NJ. Knepper is
in command of the Mckee and Lieut.. Com
mander ]. D. Adams is in command of the
Yankton.
The cruiser Newark will go into commits
sion at the Norfolk navy yard next Satur-
day, but may not be entirely ready for sea
for two weeks yet. Captain Albert S. Bar
ker, now member of the naval strategic
board, has been assigned to the command
of the Newark and will join that vessel on
the 21st instant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-17
NOT CREDITED.
Japan's Reported Intention to Protest
Regarding the Philippines.

Japan's Reported Intention to Protest
Regarding the Philippines.
The statement cabled from London yes
terday that Japan intends to protest Wig
orously against the seizure of the Philip
pines by the United States, and with that
object in view is taking steps to secure the
cooperation of certain European powers, is
not credited by the japanese minister. He
states that he has received no intimation,
official or unofficial of any such purpose on
the part of his government. and he is con-
fident that the report is without foundation
In his opinion the statement carried with it
its own contradiction. since it Is self-evident
that the present position of affairs in the
Philippines offers neither occasion nor rea-
son for protest by Japan.