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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-24
HONOR PAID TO
THE NOBLE DEAD.
Tribute to the Memory Of Edward
Carey WaIthaIl.
MISSISSIPPpS LAMENTe0 SON.
The Capitol Draped i'm Mourning-Ihe
Chief Executive and Leading Men
of the Nation Joined in the
Solemn Exercises.
MISSISSIPPPS LAMENTE0 SON.

WASHINGTON, April 23-The nations
Capitol was draped in mourning to-day.
Flags on the great marble pile were at
haIf-mast and through the Senate wing
OF the magnificent structure evidence OF
grief and sadness were at every hand.
AT noon the Senate was called to order
to pay a tribute Of respect TO Hon Ed
ward Cary Walthall. late Senator from
Mississippi. who died Thursday afternoon.
The remains Of Senator Walthall were
conveyed TO the Capitol last evening and
were lying i'm state I'm the marble room
OF the Senate until o'clock to-day when
they were placed in the Senate Chamber
in front Of the Presidents desk.
SUPERB FLORAL OFFERINGS.
Senator Walthals desk and chair on
the main aisle we're draped I'm black The
casket was covered with superb floral Of
ferings.
Promptly al noon Vice-President Ho-
bart's gavel fell calling the Senate 10 or
der. The Senators occupied seats on the
left Of the Chamber while members OF
the House OF Representative occupied
seats on the right Of the Chamber. me
diplomatic corps. headed by it's dean. Sir
Julian Pauncefote. occupied seats imme-
diately I'm front Of the members OF the
House Of Representatives
The Justices Of the Supreme Court and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-24

I'm the field. when necessary. four pounds
OF yeast powder 90 O. hundred ratlons OF
flour.
When troops are I'm camp for several
DAYS. the portion of the ration not drawn
or used results in the saving Of that
company. and the value Of such rations
not drawn with the money saved in such
manner. a fund o. created. which can be
used for the purchasing Of articles not
furnished i'm the rations. In this way
troops not engaged On active warfare can
frequently manage 90 subject very well.
A sample Of meals supplied 10 troops in
camp is as follows:
Breakfast: Beef stew, coffee bread.
Dinner: Roast beef or pork ana cabbage
potatoes. rice pudding, bread.
Supper: Cold beef. coffee. bread.
Breakfast: Goldfish hash, coffee and
bread.
Dinner: Pork and beans. coffee and
bread
supper: Beef hash bread and coffee.
Breakfast: Fried bacon, corn bread ana
coffee.
Dinner: Vegetable soup, roast beef pud-
ding and coffee.
supper: Beefsteak, mush, bread and
tea.
In regard 10 physical requirements Tor
enlistments. IL can be said that only
strong. able-bodied. active men, who are
free from defects and deformities' VIII
pass muster.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-24
THE TICKET IS REGULAR.
jackson Ward Democratic Troubles
are FINALLY Settled.

II has at last been settled that the
Democrats of Jackson Ward will have
an opportunity TO vote for Democratic
candidates for ward offices at the gen
eral election, which will be held on the
18th day of May.
The Democratic Executive Committee
met at the office of City Chairman JEFF
ferson Wallace Friday afternoon and con-
sidered al length the advisability Of en-
dorsing the ticket which was nominated
ar the Powhatan Club February I'D. Al
ter looking fully into the matter. the
committee decided that the meeting at
which the ticket was nominated was reg
ularly called and competent TO nominate
q ticket. and that therefore. II was clear
" the duty of the committee 10 ratify
the action Of that meeting.
The ticket formed by the Democrats
Of Jackson Ward and endorsed by tho
Democratic Committee will be as follows:
For Aldermen: =. II. Donahoe.
For Common Council: Henry Heeke.
p. ]. Mccarthy. q. X. Pollock, John
Teefey. VI. r. Whalen.
For Justices OF the Peace: Jacob Keith
Dennis Mccarthy. Albert Otto.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-24
Narrow Escape.

Edward Bond and John Dumos, the
two young negroes who were arrested
last week on suspicion Of having been
the murderers OF officer Bob Austin. and
who had a very narrow escape from be-
ing partially Identified as the murderers.
were released from jail yesterday
where they had been sent on 500 secur-
ity each for six months
The bondsmen We're three well-known
colored men OF this city: Rev W. r.
Graham, John Mitchell. Jr.. and b. p.
Vandervall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-24
FAMOUS FIGHT IN
HAMPTON ROADS.
One Who Was Present Describes
the Battle,
CONTEST BETWEEN IRON CLADS.
The Struggle Which Rcvolutionized
Naval Warfare Told 10y MFR. G. II.
Haskcr-Hc Was Boatswain Of
the Virginia.
CONTEST BETWEEN IR0N-CLADS,

Jus; az this time. when an engagement
between the mighty waiships OF the
United States and Spain seems only a
question OF few weeks. or. more hkely
Gays. anything relating 10 naval warfare
Is OF the most intense interest.
Mr. G. "a. Hdskcr one OF the most
highly-rcspccted citizens OF Richmond,
participated Doe one OF the most Famous
battles Of modern days-thc hsht between
the Merrimac Cor virginia. ana the Nom,
for-a battle which rcyolutionizcd naval
warfare and led 90 the construction OF The
fearful engines Of war OF the present
cay.
Mr. Hasker was boatswain on the Mer-
yimac and his account OF the damage
done by that ir0nciad monster 10 the
pondrous. though unprotected, ships or
the Federal navy. as well as the battle
between the two ironclads is thrilling in
80 ''''' NOT THE FIRST
70 Is not a fact. as is generally sup
posed. that the Mcrrimac and the Monitor
were the nrst ironciads ever constructed.
Armored ships were hrst used IN the
Crimcan war at the Siege OF Sepastopol,
but they were only armOred on the for
ward portions. and We're badly consitct-
ed. slOw-moving affairs
The Mcrrimac vas built IN the city OF
Boston about 1850 being one OF SIX steam
1ricatCs constructed under special act or
Congress. When first built she was not
an ironClpd. The vessel was ot BOW tons
burden. urafll lNiff nNIlol 81 Afft i'.i-s
ffty-six lee. beam drew nearly twenty
four feet OF water and mounted forty
guns Her speed was only between six
and eight knots am hour When virginia
seeded from the Union In April 1851. the
Merrimac then lying at the GOsport
havy-yard was burnt 20 the waters edge
by he Fede-als
Thirty days later she was raised by the
Confederafee locked. and converted into
an ironclad She was not covered with
railroad iron rs has been often stated.
which would have been a physical inn
possibility AS soon as her coat of mail
Rad been adjusted the stars and bars were
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-24

STAFF will generally have mess on .heir
own and the company officers will nave
another mess. but the officers messing
arrangements are entirely personal anu
the expenses caused by the same are
likewise personal.
CHANGES IN TACTICS.
The only material changes IN tacllcs'
etc. since the civil war are those rem
dered necessary by the superiority OF
modern arms. The tactic formations are
more open than during the civil war
and consist Of "a series % lines following
and supporting each other. When under
fire. troops must OF necessity be IN a
dispersed formation. called extended or
der Such tactics are the natural result
OF experience in modern wars ana the
necessities arising from the long range
and accuracy Of modern rifles ana heid
guns.
The equipment OF an infantryman con-
sists Of rife, bayonet and scabbard' heid
belt with a hundred rounds OF ammuni-
ton, blanket. bag. haversack' campaign
hat and leggins. The hayersack contains
meat can. knife. fork and spoon, and
may also contain three days cooked ra-
tions. or emergency rations which latter
are made ND Of compressed FOOD such
as soup. coffee. sugar. salt, pepper, etc.
The blanket bag should contain one
blanket. one suit Of underwear. several
pairs OF socks. one extra pair OF shoes,
towel. toothbrush. hairbr ish and comb
and soap. Common soap is furnished with
the rations. but it is used largely about
the kitchen. both IN field and garrison.
In addition 10 the articles contained IN
the blanket bag. each man has an over
coat. one-half Of a shelter tent and one
pole Of the shelter tent. This ~ rolled
and strapped 10 the top Of the blanket
bag. For forced marches. the blanket
bag may be left behind. and blanket
and a few other articles can be rolled
I'm the shelter tent half, when Is then
carried over the shoulder
A ration Is the established daily allow
ances of food for one person. As now
fixed it's components are as follows.
Twelve ounces Of pork or bacon or canned
beef Gresh or corn or one pound four
ounces OF fresh beef or twenty ounces
Of salt beef Eighteen ounces Of soft
bread or -four or sixteen ounces or nara
bread. or one pound and four ounces
OF corn meal. To every hundreds rations
fifteen pounds Of peas or beans. or ten
pounds Of rice or hominy; ten pounds
of green coffee or eight Of roasted Tor
roasted and ground coffee or two
pounds Of tea: fifteen pounds Of sugar;
four quarts OF vinegar. four pounds or
soap. four pounds Of salt: four ounces
Of Pepper: one pound eight ounces OF
adamantine or star candles; ana 10 troops
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-24
Musical Entertainment

Pawnee Tribe OF Red Men. will give a
musical entertainment for the bennt OF
the charity fund on April 18th at Cor
coran Hall at o'clock. The entertain
ment will consist OF the following pro-
gramme.
''Ye ole Folks Concert" with a cast OF
twenty-five characters. costumed I'm colo
NAL style
Solos by Mr.. Charles Philips.
Characteristic Irish Sketches by MI
John NJ. Ryai
Selections by the Miller Quartette
Stump Speech, sun do Move" by Mr..
Scott Thompson.
All funds realized will be devoted 20 re-
lieving those In destitute circumstance.
a work the committee has been engaged
in al the winter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-24

ent improved armor will Withstand the
pr0lectiles Of to-day.
The history Of Mr.. HaSksr has been an
interesting one. He was seaman In the
English navy. but later became an Amer
ican citizen and Joined the United states
navy. lie was a boatswain in the United
States service when the war broke out
and he resigned and entered the navy Of
the Confederate States with the same
MANY LANDsMEN.
Mr. Hasker says that OF the 36O men
aboard the Virginia 200 were soldiers or
landsmen. The officers never expected
her 10 return from the engagement with
the fleet at Hampton Roads. Had the
commander Of the Monitor known what
he (Mr. Hasker) knew at the time OF the
battle the Virginia would have been sunk
In 10 minutes. As to an engagement be-
tween modern battleships. Mr.. Hasker
says there there is no criterion by which
20 judge what would be the result. He
believes that there is very little chance
OF battleShip or cruiser being sunk save
by torpedo, but Of course great loss Of
life might ensue. The battle Of tho Yalu
he does not accept as substantial evil
dence as the Chinese would not fight their
ships. Other than that battle there has
been no battle Of modern cruisers.
TORPEDOES AN EXPERIMENT.
As TO torpedoes and torpedo boats
that Is wholly in the nature OF an ex-
pertinent I'm Mr.. Hasker's mind. The
range OF torpedoes launched by torpedo
boats or from battleships or cruisers is
very limited and he does not think such
torpodoes would he effective unless the
ships were close to each other He IS
Of the opinion that the rapid fire bat
teries Of The ships would render almost
useless torpedo boats unless in a night
attack on a fleet Besides. fighting ships
In a seaway and conducting experiments
with torpedoes In smooth water are two
different conditions. As 10 the result Of
any naval battle with Spanish ships he
saws he has no fear Of the outcome.
Mr. Hssker has great faith in small
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-24
REPAIRS TO THE JAIL
Recommended by the Jail Commis-
sioners i'm Their Report.

The Jail commissioners have submitted
their report to Judge 5. b. Witt OF the
Hastings Court. IN regard TO their recent
inspection OF the jail. The report sets
forth that al that time there were impri-
soned "A white men. ia colored men ana
20 colored women, making total Oh Auo
prisoners.
The report recommends repairs 10 the
oven in the kitchen and 20 several cells
on the colored side Of the institution. ~
is signed By Messrs. l.. Cohen Ihohas
pitts and DIR. Edmund Harrison.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-24
HPIscoPAL SERVICES.

After invocation by Rev. ]. II. Nil
burn. the blind chaplain Of the Senate
the Vice President announced that busi-
ness would be suspended for the day.
The services were conducted by Rev. DR..
McKim. rector Of Ephinany Protestant
Episcopal church Of tnis city, and Bishop
Thompson. of Holly Springs Mississippi
At the conclusion Of the beautiful fu-
neral service Of the Episcopal church.
the pall-bearers consisting Of members
Of the Capitol police force, entered the
chamber and bore out the casket. follow
cd by the honorary pall-bearers. the
members Of the joint committee Of the
two brances of Congress.
The remains of Senator Walthall were
conveyed TO the Pennsylvania station
and placed on a special car. The train
bearing the remains the members OF SEN
ator Walthalrs family and the joint COM
mittee of the Senate and House or Re-
preventative. left at s o'clock this even
ing FOR Holly Springs, Miss. where the
interment will take place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-24

tary service Of the United states, there-
fore be il resolved that Jefferson Council
No g. Junior O.. l.. A. NJ will I'm the
event that any member be callef into
active service be donated any dues and
assessments that may accrue against
him while so engaged and that this Coun-
ell further pledges itself 70 aid the fam
lily OF said member IN case Of need so Tar
as our means will admit.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-24

raised upon her and she was re-christen-
ed the Virginia
a pennant bearing upon 1t the word 'Nir-
Eina" nuttcring above her, this strange
looking craft steamed INTO Hampton
Roads. where the very pick OF the Fed
eral navy was lying in battle array. None
knew the nature Of the little monster
which like gigantic turtle, cieLt the
dark waters of the Roads. but " had a
dangerous. OminOus look about NJ. as the
smoke poured iu dense. black masses from
IS funnel itself but little above lhe Wa
tiers edge.
CUMBERLAND AND CONGRESS.
The Cumberland and Congress. two
Fpleudid snIUs fell victim 10 the fury
OF the little monster Of the deep on the
lrst day BrOadslde after hroddslne was
poured into her. but the ponderous pro-
lectiles glanced from her armOred sides
like a handful Of peas thrown by Chlld
against a window, while the guns or the
Virginia did fearful execution ,.,....
From the Prov of the Virginia, thirty
inches in length. projected sharp
N-shapcd iron. With engines at full speed
she rammed the Cumberland. leaving the
prov, snapped off short sticking IN Der
hull. The battle was an unequal one The
shots OF the Federal vessels made no inn
preston on the Virginia, while every pro-
9ectilo from her guns went home. Inc
setting sun shone upon the tops or the
masts of the Cumberland showing above
the water. while her riddled hulk reposed
on the Shiny bottom All that remained
OF the Congress were burning fragments
strewed upon the bosom Of the water
Ehe having been set on IRE and her maya
zine blown up by red-hot shot from the
Virginia.
The next day came the tug Of war. when
the Monitor looking for all the world like
@ cheese box on "a raft Crept into the
roads. For four long hours the two lay
side by side pouring shots into each Othei
but aside from armOr plates dented no
harm was done and not n man on the
Virginia was even scratched once the
Virginia rammcd she Monitor. but the
result was SO disastrous 10 herself that
her captain. Catesby Jones. would not
repeat the experiment Her PROV had
been lost In the assault on the Cumbcr-
land. and when she struck the Monitor
her stem was forced in and two great
leaks started.
SAVED FROM SINKING.
The vessel would have sunk but for the
promptness Of BOatswain Hasker who
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-24
weyler Never in Virginia.

Referring 10 the statements made BY
Congressman Amos J. Cummings that
General Weyler was an 1ttache OF the
Spanish Legation az Washington during
the war and served FOR while on Gem
eral Sheridan stan in the Valley cam
paign, Consul General Lee said.
'Weyler never was In Virginia and
does not speak English. | do not be-
lieye Mr.. Cummings said f."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-24
COMMANDER OF THE "MERRIMAC."

President Mckinley and six members OF
his Cabinet Secretary Long and Post
master-General Smith. being unable TO be
present. were also attendants az the cere-
monies. Occupying seats I'm front OF the
joint committee OF arrangements were
the members and immediate relatives OF
Senator Walthalls family.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-24
The Warlike Juniors.

At regular meeting Of Jefferson Coun-
eli. No. 81 Junior 0. L. A. NJ. held Wed
nesday night. April 20, 1875, the following
were adopted.
Whereas, It has become apparent this
country is about to engage In war with
the monarchy OF Spain and that some
Of our rnennhsrs may be callsd Ia the MILL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-24
Particulars Asked For.

Governor Tyler has received the follow
ing telegram from Philadelphia:
Pennsylvania and New Jersey unite
Monday next noon 20 organize a national
relief association In spirit OF Christian
commission. VIII Virginia Join?
HENRY c. MCOOK.
GEORGE w. BAILY.
The Governor telegraphed for furtha
pArticulars
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-24
proad.s,reet Church To. Day.

The report that there would be no ser
vices in the Broad-Street Methodist
church tonight is a mistake. Dr. starr
viii preach at II A. NJ. and =. NJ, as
has already been advertised in the morn
ing papers. The night subject will be "A
Carnival OF Crime Under the SleeDless
Eve NJ Cod"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-24
jackson Ward Republicans.

At the regular meeting Of the Regular
Republican Club Of the Fourth Precinct
OF jackson Ward. last Thursday night,
the following resolution was adopted:
Resolve. That this Club is organized
under the Mckinley and Hobart admins
tration. following the same plan adopted
M the stanton Convention.
Committee-W. S. Selden (cha!rman).
Pleasant Jones. Jr.. Jas. Powell. ]. q.
Smith. q. y. TuSner. J. \. Turner
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-24
eoatswaln Of the virginia Merrimac.)

Boatswain Of the Virginia (Merrimac)
split a bale Of oakum and promptly stop
ped tho inward rush OF water.
Captain Jones would have pursued his
tactics OF ramming the Monitor but for
the certainty that another blow Wouid
have resulted IN the loss OF his own yes
sci
The result OF this great battle and the
subsequent fac OF the Y.rgiala are famil-
lar 10 all For the sake OF comparison
only two inches In thickness. This re-
plsfed the proteoties OF those days and
tAzx Move an tn1Ax an 10 bow tho nres-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-24
sAvEp FRoM sINKING.

The vessel would have sunk bat for the
promptness OF Boatswain Hasker who
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-01

DOMESTIC NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Ing. par: selling. Ito premium. New-orleans-
Commercial 75c. discount: bank. par. Char'sS
ton--Buying par: selling. Il premium Dan
Francisco-Sght. 12iac.; telegraph. i'c' I'M
caCo-2Oc discount. Boston-5G l'c. discount
Cincinnati-Bstween banks. J0c. discount over
counter. par.
RANK CIEARINGS-New-Yor York Exchanges
STA OS9.5 $50: balances Sl1 ,940.4l1. Chicago-hN-
changes S1414ON0I; balances. Sl.SS',4"-. tSa'-
,,nore-Exchanges S2IS1 GO: balances SOD
1875 Philadephia-Ex Slo.o'''o.' pal
ances 81 35061o Boston-Exchanees S''l'"-
344: balances. S1.I4O, loS.
FOREIGN MONEY MARKETS.--Caii rates IN
London 2ism3 per cent. Rate 81 discount IN the
open market. 15-1Gd3 per cent for snort anu
long bills Paris exchange on London - rah's
311b confines. Berlin discount rate. -, per
cent Paris discount rate. : per cent f'er""
exchange in London ~ marks 30 pfennings
EUROPEAN SECURITfES.-Briti conso's
closed at 111ia FOR money and llla. for the ac-
count French rcntes were 1O3 francs 32i2 cen
,,r,es After the Rourse closed 3 per cent rentes
decunod 70 1O3 francs 20 centimes. Spanish }
per cents IN London. 80 against 5'i2 on Wednes-
DAY.
THE SILVER MARKET-Bar silver. 'a'2c.'
aca,rs, 55ssc on Wednesday Mexican silver
dollars. Acc In London bar silver. % ll-i6d,
unchanged.
FOREIGN BANK STATEMENTS - The
weekly statement u the Bank OF England
shows the following changes. IA compared with
the previous account Total reserve decreased
ttS53 600 circulation increased i926U0D. hui-
lion decreased t926.695. other securities In
creased 1851 90, other deposits Increased IT,
SlOOfG public deposits decreased i"'fo. notes
roserve decreased n 07I. 1co. Government Sc
curi.ies unchanged. The proportion OF the BANK
Of England's reserve 20 liability Is 3S."i per
cent. az compared with 1927 per cent last week
The Bank Of England's rate Of discount remains
unchanged at 3 per cent.
The weekly statement ~ the Bank Of France
shows the following changes. ms compared win
tho prey ,ous account Notes in circulation IN
creased 1874 O75Do francs. treasury accounts
cu-ren, increased ol.92J,ooo francs gold In
hand decreased 1923 900 francs. bills discount
cd increased 22l 10000 francs. silver IN name
increased 100000 francs.