davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The free press., 1898-06-09
AN ALABAMIAE THE HERO OF THE WAR
INVESTMENT OF SANTIAGO.
Five Thousand United States Soldiers
Have Landed and Joined Garcia.

A special to the New York 10 al
says: The investment OF Santiago by
the American troops has begun. The
latest dispatches from the secrecy beset
capital of Eastern Cuba told Of the
landing of 5000 soldiers of the United
States army at Punta Cabrea, six miles
to tho westward of Santiago harbor
and the massing of General Linares'
army to oppose them. The Americans
have united with Gen. Calixto Garcia's
5000 Cuban patriots. The nominal
force of the Spaniards in the city of
Santiago de Cuba is $4,000 men. Of
these, only 5000 are regulars, 5000
are volunteers like our national guard,
and the rest are Spaniards of the city,
given arms and pressed into service.
Admiral Cervera's feet brought over
18, 900 Mauser rifles to arm these raw
levies. Other Spanish troops are be-
ing hurried from Guantanimo, Holguin
and Manseanillo to reinforce Linares'
army. More United States soldiers
are coming daily. Their landing is
perfectly protected by the guns of the
American fleet
Among Garcia's Cubans are the 400
men under Gen. LaCrete, recently
sent over in the Florida. Karl Decker,
Evangelina Cisnero's rescuer, and
Seely, who won fame by the Little
Egypt dinner in New York, are with
LaCrete. The Santiago forts were
built with reference to sea attack
alone, so heights that command them
from the land side are left entirely un-
guarded.
The guns of Moro and Socapa only
point out to sea. If the Americans
can only seize these hills and plant
batteries there, the forts can be made
untenable. With the feet at the same
time pounding away from the ocean,
they will not last any time. Since the
attack on Santiago became known
design, Gen. Linares has thrown up
earthworks on these heights and built
block houses.
Linares sent troops to Cabrea to op-
pose the landing of the Americans,
but the fleet shelled the wood and the
Spaniards fell back to mako their de-
fense out of range Of SIMPSONS guns.
The heights west Of Santiago are all
ablaze every night with the signal fires
of the insurgents, the Spaniards max
ing no attempt to destroy them.
The free press., 1898-06-09
LANDED TROOPS IN CUBA.
Reported in Santiago That American Sol
diers Have Joined the Cubans.

Reported in Santiago That American Sol
diers Have Joined the Cubans.
CAPE HAYTIEN (SpeciaD. Dis
patches received here say it is report
ed in Santiago de Cuba that United
States troops have been debarked at
Punta Cabrens. The dispatch adds
that there was heavy cannonading Fri
day afternoon at Santiago de Cuba,
and that extraordinary commotion
prevailed at that place. All the Span
ish troops, it is said, were concen-
trated at the Notifications in the sub
urbs, and it was understood among
the non- n-combatants that the insur-
gents and the American forces were
making a grand attack on the land
ward side.
In the evening, the dispatch goes
on to say, at distance of about eight
miles off the coast, twenty American
warships, five of which were cruisers,
could be seen. 1t was believed in
Santiago de Cuba that this was the
united fleet of Admiral Sampson aud
Commodore Sohley.
The free press., 1898-06-09
General Oates Command.

WASHINGTON Especial. Gen. Oates
has secured in his command one Ala
bama regiment and may be given both.
His command at present consists of
one Alabama and two Texas regiments.
There is quite rivalry going on be-
tween him and Gen. w. W. Gordon
for the remaining Alabama regimsnt.
General Oates said if he is going to be
cut down to three regiments to
brigade he would prefer to let the
Georgian have one Of Texas regiments.
General Gordon said: II would like
q regiment of Alabama boys in my
brigade. Those fellows already know
what discipline is, and have little to
learn"
The free press., 1898-06-09
BRADSTREET'S TRADE REVIEW.
Flattering Crop Outlook in Nearly all tho
Grain Growing Sections.


Grain Growing Sections.
Bradstreet's report says: The gem
eral business situation might well be
expressed by the single word "crops."
Certainly the very fattering outlook
reported in nesriy all the granting sec
tions of the country and particularly
as regards the growing wheat, has
been of nature to dominate the entire
trade situation. From all of the sur
plus wheat growing states there comes
but one report, that of large acreage,
extremely good weather and crop con-
ditions already foreshadowing an un-
precedented production of the king OF
cereals. With the steady and favora-
BILE progress making toward a large
wheat yield has come the final elimina-
ton of the May wheat deal and con-
siderable quietlng down of speculative
fever and prices.
Reports as to distributive trade are
encouraging. A hopeful feature is
the generally reported good trade at
retail, not only at the west, but also
east. The movement Of iron and steel
is still of an immense volume, and the
demand by agricultural implement
makers has never been exceeded.
The rather better tone reported in
some branches of the cotton and
woolen goods industries of late re-
mains unimpaired, print cloths hay
ing advanced again, while wool re-
mains firm. Wheat exports for the
week reflect better export inquiry
and larger shipments aggregating s.
248,0s6 bushels against 4,039, 600
bushels last week and 100000 bushels
year ago.
Corn exports are the largest on
record, aggregating 6,605, 452 bushels
against 6,164, 900 bushels last week
and 2,396,00 bushels year ago.
Business failures were 178 against 231
last week and 1872 last year.
The free press., 1898-06-09
Won Cervera's Admiration.

MOLE ST. NICHOLAS, HAYT1.
the members of the Merrimac expedi-
tion are safe. Only two of them are
slightly injured, and their names are
not known. Lieut.. Hobson was not
hurt. All of the Merrimac's men are
held as prisoners of war. The news
OF their wonderful escape was sent to
Rear Admiral Sampson by Admiral
Cevera, the Spanish admiral being so
struck with the courage of the Merri-
macs crew that he thought Admiral
sampson should know that they had
not lost their lives. Admiral Cervera's
Chief of staff, Capt. Oviedo, boarded
the New York under a flag of truce
bearing the announcement of the safe
" OF the Merrimac's men, and return
ing with a supply of provisions and
money for the prisoners.
The free press., 1898-06-09
A Bold and Dashing officer.

Lieut.. Richmond P. Hobson, who
commanded the Merrimac on its peril
GUS mission in Santiago harbor, is a
aative OF Hale county, Alabama, mv-
ing been born and reared at Green's
ooro. He is the son of Judge Angus
,qs u hobson, who was probate judge OF
male county for twenty years, and
is % years old.
Lieut.. Hobson took high standing
~ the naval academy, finishing at the
nead OF his class. He has been sew
efal times assigned to special work on
account of his eminent fitness for the
same. He is bold, dashing officer
ana no one who knows him is sur
pr,sed to hear of his remarkable
achievement,
The free press., 1898-06-09
scHLEY SENDS HIS REPORT.
Says His Attack Upon Santiago Fortihea-
tions Was to Develop the Enemy's
Position.

WAsH1NaroN. The navy department
has received an official report from
Commodore Schley regarding his at
tack upon the Notifications at the en-
trance to Santiago harbor. The pur-
pose of the demonstration, the COM
modore states in effect, was to develop
the positions of the enemy's water
batteries and other works and to obtain
an estimate of the character Of the un-
stability of the Spaniards in the mat
ter of gunnery, etc. The movement
was entirely successful and satisiac-
tory. Not single shot touched
vessel of our fleet. The commodore
has no reasonable doubt that Cerveras
squadron is hemmed in Santiago bay.
The free press., 1898-06-09
HAWAIIAN ANNExATIoN.

President Mckinley Urges That Immedi-
ate Action Be Taken by Both Houses.
WAsHINaToN. oN.--President Mckinley
discussed the question of Hawaiian
annexatian with several representa-
tives who were in conference with him
Friday. He told them it was OF the
utmost Importance that the two houses
of congress take prompt action upon
the question. He declared that he
had received assurances of majority
in the senate who will vote for annex
alton and is therefore confident that 1t
will become law. 1t seems to be
generally understood that the resolu-
ton will be brought up in the house
this week,
The free press., 1898-06-09
How the Heroes Were Rescued.

KINGSTON, JAMAIcA.-Hobson and
the hero 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 she'll, they
rowed into the harbor to the Spanish
flagship and were taken on board un-
harmed. The Spanish admiral, under
flag Of truce, on Friday sent word to
the American admiral that he offered
to exchange the prisoners, adding that
in the meanwhile Hobson and his
party would be treated with the great
est Kindness.
The free press., 1898-06-09
$4,000 MEN AT cHIcKAMAUGA.

order Issued to Use Park for Mobilization
OF Troops Under the Second Call.
;, WASHINGTON. Secretary Alger has
u.ected the Ohickamauga Park com
missioner and officers now on duty
', .lere to prepare camping grounds for
Io'oOO troops for the summer. Store
houses are to be erected and additional
.and leased. A large commissary and
auaftermaster supply depot is to be
established. The troops sent to the
pa.k Will be formed into army corps
1uo =, thoroughly armed and equipped.
ans will make Chickamauga the prin-
r'pal U military camp of the country and
plcea y required for field service will be
'tswn hon the troops mohilixed there.
The free press., 1898-06-09
Four Thousand Men Volunteered.

Four Thousand Men Volunteered.
Rear Admiral Sampson during Fri
day decided to close the narrow har-
Dor 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 them
selves. Lieut.. Hobson and six men
we're chosen and at a. IN. Friday the
Merrimac, under her own steam, en-
tered the channel under terrible
Spanish fire. The vessel was riddled
with projectiles, but she anchored and
swung round. Liet. Hobson then set
of an internal torpedo with an electric
attachment, there was an explosion,
the Merrimac sank. the channel was
closed and apparently Admiral Ger
vera will be unable to escape.
The free press., 1898-06-09
Naval Constructor Hobson Advanced
Into the Very Jaws Of Death.
uIsN|HC[HT TEST OF AMERICAN BRAVERY.
s.unsou Reports That the Collier Mcrri-
mac Now Obstructs the Passage at
Santiago Harbor - Americans
Held ~ Prisoners of War.

WASHINGTON Especially. The navy
department has posted the following
bulletin:
MOLE, HAYTI.-Succeeded in sinking
Merrimac in the channel off Santiago
At IA. m., June 8. This was carried
out most gallantly under the command
Of Naval Constructor Hobson and seven
men. By a flag Of truce from the
Spanish admiral, Cervera, sent in recog-
milton OF their bravery, I am informed
all are prisoners of war, two slightly
wounded. Request authority to ap-
prove exchange, if possible, between
these and the prisoners at Atlanta.
Six Of the Spanish squadron in the
harbor of Santiago unable to avoid
being captured or destroyed.
(Signed) SAMPSON.
The free press., 1898-06-09

BAPTIST CHuRoH-Rev. w. B. Hol.
comb, pastor. Services second and
fourth Sabbaths Sunday school IL
a. m. Prayer meeting Thursday
night
METHoDIsT--Rev. W. H. Huntley, pas
tor. Services first and third Sun
days in each month. Sunday school
$50 a. m. Prayer meeting Wednes-
day night.
CITY DIRECTORY.
Mayor, W. J. Hunnicutt; Treasurer,
w. w. Strahan; Clerk, r. H. Reeves!
Marshal, Fl. E. Smith.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
W. T. Scott, N. Batson, r. C. John
son. r. Il. Reeves, J. A. Howard.
The free press., 1898-06-09
CITY DIRECTORY.
COUNTY DIRECTORY.

COUNTY DIRECTORY.
Chancery and Circuit Clerk, N. Bat
son; Sheriff, W. T. Scott: Treasurer,
]. L. Strahan; Assessor, G. w. Bill
bo; Superintendent of Education, d.
X. Rouse; Surveyor, A. j. Ladner.
CHANcERY COURT, SECOND DIsTRIoT-
Chancellor, N. G. Hill. Regular
terms, first Monday in January and
July, six days.
CIRCUIT Court, SECOND DISTRICT
Judge, T. A. Wood. Regular terms,
third Monday in April and October.
Walter A. White, District Attorney.
SUPERVISORS. j. W. Moody, presi-
pent; G. W. Smith, P. E. Williams,
C. w. Stewart, j. A. H. Smith.
The free press., 1898-06-09

WASHINGTON. the queen regent
of Spain has instructed Senor Castillo
to ask the powers to intervene Ior
peace that has not yettaken any form
In Washington.
The free press., 1898-06-09
SPAIN IN DESPERATION.

Has Addressed Another ApPoai " '"o
Powers for Peace.
LONDON special. THE Vienna cor
respondent Of the Daily Mail says:
.sSpain has addressed another appeal
to the powers to intervene IN the war
and Austria is prepared to accede' but
only in conjunction with other pow
ers."
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-22

~HE year 1890 proved memora-
H~ BILE one to the hop growers of
NJ the state of Washington, for it
u y. witnessed the advent of the hop
louise, (phorodon humulD, that
scourge against which the growers OF
England and New York had been forced
to wage continual warfare and which
had ruined the hop yards of Wisconsin
and Michigan.
From small beginnings, perhaps gen
Grafton before, hop growing had become
an important factor in the prosperity or
many of the western counties, notably or
King and Pierce, where, in the valleys
of the White, Puyallup and Stuck, much
of the area under cultivation had been
planted to hops.
The business was a fairly profitable
one and increased moderately year by
year until 1882 when. owing partly to
legitimate demand, and partly to specu-
latioL, prices went up beyond all expec-
tation until the dollar mark was reached
The effect was immediate. Whether the
"hop king" started bank. built hotel
or ldlu out II low isitt. olic othti 'hihS NO
was sure to do, increase his hop acreage.
More land was cleared, and farmer was
poor indeed who did not own a hop
yard Although the prices of 1882 were
never again realized, all went fairly well
with the growers until 1880, when, as
before stated, the hop louise cast its
shadow over the land.
That year, however, the visitation was
not general, being confined chiefly to the
low lying bottoms. Still few yards
suffered serious damage, NOTABLY the
Cheeseman yard near Puyallup), and the
CONSERVATION was general. The price
being high lit reached 421cl, every effort
was made to save the crop. Picking
commenced on September LIST, and the
season being favorable, the general loss
was not great.
Another and more serious visitation of
the pest was freely predicted for 1891 and
all expectations were fully realized. In
sidious as a Chinook wind, it spread a
perfect bosom of destruction over the en-
tire hop district of western Washington.
and, despite the growers efforts. the
damage done to quality and quantity
was incalculable.
1t was then that, fOreseeing the at
least partial ruin of their chosen indus
try, the eyes of many were turned east of
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-22

of from 100 degrees to 40 degrees for
twenty four hours or more. As soon Ms
they are properly dried they are removed
to \ cooling room or warehouse, there to
be compressed into bales weighing about
200 pounds. In this form they are ready
for market; but the troubles of the
grower are yet to come. He still has the
buyer to deal with. He may have con-
tracted part or all of his crop at a stated
price earlier in the season. In this case,
if the market has improved, his wares
will be accepted by the buyer without
question: but should the current price
he less than that agreed upon, the crop
often develops symptoms of all the ills
that can effect hop.
If the grower has not contracted, and
is unwilling to sell at prevailing prices.
he is often importuned to ship on con-
signment. This plan of beguiing the
farmer cannot be too severely con
demned, for it leaves him completely at
the mercy of the hop dealer. thousands
of miles away, who has become absolute
master of his property, and who disposes
of it at will. Very few, indeed, of those
who thus consign ever receive much
more than the advance made on deliv-
cry, ana many have been called upon to
return part of that The writer, while in
conversation with prominent hop
dealer in y W York last winter, was re-
called with the following piece of logic:
IF have your hops on consignment
and have made poor sale, or have a
losing contract to fill, whose hops do |
let go? Yours, of course If l make u
good sale. or contract, whose hops have
sold? Mine, of course" The lesson is
plain.
In spite of past experience, however,
many growers are induced every year to
part with their goods on the alluring
consignment plan.
Taken as whole, Yakima county can
hardly be considered the ideal OF hop
growing district, the average yield per
acre being low and of average medium
quality. Its great advantage lies in its
freedom from the diseases and pests that
prove so destructive in other places.
For the past eight years prices have
averaged low, the actual price received
by the grower having averaged but little
over cost of production. with cost of in
vestment taxes and wear added.
Hop men have often associated them
selves into more or less compact organ
izations in order to profit by the advan-
tages TO be gained by concentrated effort,
but have, az yet, accomplished but little
by these means. There can be no doubt
that well ordered hop growers asso-
citation could be made the means o great
benefit to its members; but, either
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-22
Hop Culture i2 Wasbi34to3
BY GEO. ROSDET.

the Cascades, where, in Yakima county,
large areas of land had been reclaimed
through irrigation. The few hop yards
already established there having so far
proved immune from disease and insect
pests, it was believed that the pre-
vailing climatic conditions were such as
to insure a continuance of this immun-
ity, belief which has been fully justi-
fed. Thus in 1892 many hop yards were
established at various points, the areas
being gradually increased until Yakima
county now has over 5000 acres devoted
to hops. the yield of which for this sea-
son is estimated at 5000 bales, or about
1900 tons, as against a yield of say 10000
bales for all the other counties combined.
What this means to Yakima county
will be readily seen when it is understo cd
that it costs an average of seven cents
per pound, or $40 per ton, to prepare the
crop for market, without considering in
terest on money invested, taxes and in
;idental expenses. Moreover, all of this
great expense is for labor, cost % cloth
Irvine and sulphur alone excepted.
The system of planting, cultivation,
harvesting and curing practiced hero is
substantially the same as is in vogue in
western Washington. Here, however,
| lowing to the cost of suitable timberD
the vines are usually trained on trelises
| made of wire and Irvine, which furnish
An adequate support.
| Harvest commences about the first of
{ September, and there are few finer sights
than that presented by a we'll cultivated
| hop yard at that time. The burr, fast
ripening to creamy yellow, contrasts
pleasantly with the dark green of the
/ foliage, and the heavily laden twines ex-
tending in leafy vistas to the confines of
! the yard, blend in seemingly boundless
sea of refreshing verdure. Due prepare
tons having been made, the pickers-
whites, Indians and few Chinese-gath-
/ ering from all parts of tn 9 state, as well as
| from oregon and Idaho assemble at the
various yards, and harvest begins. 1t is
busy time for the rancher. The hops
are stripped from the vines into boxes,
which hold about I fteen bushels of green
| hops, which should make at least twenty
/ five pounds of the dried product. Leaves
ana stems are carefully excluded. When
the picker has filled his box he receives
the price agreed upon now one dollar.
A good picker can pick two boxes per
day, but the average is from Il to T..
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-22

Through the kindness of f. G.. Peck,
of the Yakima valley, we have received
lists of fruit sold in New York, Philadel-
phia ard Chicago at auction by Porter
Bros. company. The returns of sales at
Chicago on September II show an aver
age of 75c for Italian prunes. At New
York, September 8, 95c, and September
Il, l.lO@l.l5, the latter sales showing
that they were considered especially
choice. At Philadelphia, September Q.
at 90c per crate.
Mr.. Peck carried away at the last Spo-
kane fruit fair six first premiums and
three seconds on apples. His place is
well located, within short distance OF
North Yakima, on the Natchez river.
Recently he sent number of spec-
mems of fruit to friends in Barabo), Wis,
which created great deal of comment
for their unusually fine appearance. beau
tiful shape and splendid color. They were
doled out singly to neighbors and the
demand for samples Of the wonderful
Yakima valley fruit WAS so great that
they were hardly left enough to fairly
taste themselves. The newspapers OF
that section commented at length upon
them, and the young ladies have taken
to reproducing them upon canvas.
1t is probable that this bit OF enterprise
on Mr.. Peck's part will result in the ad-
dltion OF several families to the Yakima
valley before long of the most desirable
sort,-Ranch and Range.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-22

The boxes are taken to the dry kiln
when filled, and when forty or fifty
have accumulated the hops are laid
evenly to the depth of eighteen inches
on a floor of Stats covered with coarse
cloth, under which a stove and system
of pipes is placed, the heat from which
passes through the mass of hops above
Sulphur is burned in the fire room so
that the fumes may aid in the curing
process, which requires a constant heat
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-22

"How did it happen, Jane" snapped
the angry mistress, that saw YOU feed
ing that policeman pumpkin pie in the
kitchen last evening""
81 furgot ter plug tn keyhole, mum
Detroit Free Press.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-22

Bicycers will appreciate an improved
grip, which has curved spring strips ar
ranged around the bar, with screw cap
at the end which adjusts the curvature
and strength of the springs to suit the
rider.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-22

Christmas will not be COM
plete without musical instru-
ment as a gift. We can show
YOU handsome Mandoli..s, Vio-
Inns, Banjos, Guitars, &c, that
cannot fail to please, both i'll
tone and price. If you are look
ing for something nice i'll these
lines come in and see us.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-22

of each other, the hop growers of Yak
ina are content To rely on their own per
sonal efforts and forego the advantage of
well directed concert of action.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-22

Our delicacies; Swiss and Limburge ;
cheese. Otter 4 MeChtel. 46.tf
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-22
YAKIMA BEST

Is a high.grade, extra fine flour. Ask your
grocer for same. If
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-12-22

~HE year 1890 proved memora-
II - BILE one to the hop growers OF
~ the state of Washington, for 1t
u -. witnessed the advent OF the hop