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elevated tracks commission and the open
air concert scheme. Mr.. Woollen said that
seventeen free concerts were given at a cost
OF SSSS.29, leaving a balance in the treasury
of $J6.7l, with which ii is proposed to begin
the fund for the repetition of the concerts
next summer. Funds were raised by sixty
three members OF the association contrib
uting SIS each. Mr. Woollen's report also
covered subjects discussed by the president.
Arrangements have been made by which
members of the club will be entitled. on pre-
sentation of their membership tickets, to the
privileges of similar clubs in twenty-one
other cities of the United States. During
the year thrty-two new members were re-
ceiVed In that time seventy-five were
dropped and three died. The present mem
bership including thirty-one nonresidents,
is T05, net loss of seventy-eight.
TILL, IL -r,.c .c.c.A-rA1 n,I1AAr
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will issue a call to-day to the county as
SCISSORS throughout the State to meet with
the board on March 10 for the purpose of
reaching some general understanding as to
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Following is the report of the assets


Treasurer c. +. Hollenbeck reported that
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$l6IJLSg from rents were $40. 343.39, and the
expenditures including $685. interest and
$3.50 to the permanent fund were 500 007.S0
leaving cash on hands, %l7:S9 TO the cred
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permanent fund was reduced from $1.500 to
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The Presbyterians OF Greenwood have
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costing 5000 will probably be built.
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The sales Of Cooks Imperial Champagne
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Of 3S to 80. 1t Is calculated by the
senate experts that the duty If it Is
finally enacted into law will raise at
least $10,Oo0.Oo0 a year and probably
more.
An amendment offered by Mr.. Chill
ton Oem., Tex.), a member of the IL
nance committee, provides for a tax
graduated according to prices upon all
articles sold of patent rights or trade
marks or name not open to general use
which are not otherwise taxed by the
bill
Through an amendment offered by
Mr.. Lindsay Oem., Ky.) the measure
Is not to place stamp tax upon
bundles of newspapers wholly or partly
printed which weigh less than 100
pounds.
A tax Of four cents a barrel was
placed on adulterated -four and stamp
tax Of one cent emitting the holder to
a seat in a palace or parlor car or berth
in sleeping car, the company selling
the seat or berth being required to affix
the stamp.
On the passage of the measure every
Republican voted in the affirmative. By
parties the vote In favor Of the measure
was as follows: Republicans. 80; Demo-
Gratis, z; Populists, 1; silver Republi-
cans, /: total 49, Against the bill the
vote was: Democrats, 20; Populists, 4;
silver Republican, /: total. %. The
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ing these American heroes, and Acting
Secretary Allen has so pledged him
self, after consultation with Secretary
Long.
Col. Carter, assistant adjutant gen.
eral, has taken the preliminary steps
to arrange for an exchange Of prison
ers.
The officials are confident they have
more than enough Spanish officers to
offer as ransom for the one American
officer and seven enlisted men held by
Cervera. The officers, one and all, took
note Of the generous recognition by the
Spanish admiral of the bravery Of the
Americans, and his kindly treatment
of the prisoners, and it can be guar
anteed that the admiraPs lines will fall
in as pleasant places as any captive
has right to expect should he be over
come in the end and forced to surrender
to Sampson.
Notwithstanding the Spanish reports
of the clearing away Of the Merrimac,
1t Is not believed for an instant that
Sampson will submit to losing this so
dearly purchased advantage, and he
can be relied upon to prevent the re-
moval of the obstruction. With the
Spanish fleet Gagged inside the harbor,
there to remain until they are starved
out or surrender, Sampson will be free
to detach most OF his powerful squad
ron for service elsewhere. This means,
according to common belief, immediate
attack upon San Juan.
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CUSHING OUTDONE.
So Decides Capt. Sigsbee of Hob
sons Act.

So Decides Capt. Sigsbee of Hob
sons Act.
WASHINGTON, June 4.-Capt. Sigs-
bee was at the navy department today
comforting with the naval authorities.
AS his ship had just come from San
tiago he was in a position to discuss
the sinking Of the Merrimac with a full
knowledge Of the details Of the outer
harbor in which she went down. The
captains personal observation had
shown him that the harbor entrance at
Santiago was very narrow and the
channel even narrower, being barely
wide enough for one large ship to pass
through. 1t was clear from this that
any big hulk placed in the channel
would effectually prevent the egress of
the Spanish fleet and would keep them
effectually bottled up. The personal
hazard to those executing the move was
very great, Capt. Sigsbee said, as they
took their lives in their hands, not
knowing what chance there was for
escape by boat or to the shore, and in
any event knowing that the chances
were ten to one against escaping alive.
Commander Hobson," he said, "car-
ried out his orders well. He and the
men with him performed a work Of
great courage and bravery. 1t was one
of the pluclxiest achievements in the
history of the service. It was equal to
Cushing's exploit and even more dan
gerous, for there was terrace after ter
race of batteries to pour shell and shot
down or, the vessel and there was no
lhn1o Of Ia1e +;
men performed a heroic act.
Their achievement, coupled with the
cutting Of the cable and destroying
communication with Madrid, will form
record that will be conspicuous in
history. Hobson is a brave officer,
nervy and equal to such emergencies.
The Merrimac probably was within
| range of the batteries for a distance
Of three miles in the course Of the un-
dertak1ng, and possible was under
hot fire from all these guns for twenty
| minutes. Hobson, l remember well,
stood first in his class at Annapolis
| academy, and he has always shown
good judgment and has an excellent
record"
| Capt. Sigsbee regards the situation
',
| as the Spaniards are cut off from
either egress or ingress, while the
American ships are free to maneuver
outside the harbor and concentrate
| their fire on the ships and forts in
side. The Merrimac was one of the
several colliers with the American
| fleets.
| 1t Is understood that Commodore
| Schley had one collier and Admiral
| Sampson two, so that, with the loss
| Of the Merrimac, two colliers with am
pie supply of coal remain. It is hardly
supposed that any coal was left on
| board the Merrimac before she was
| sent into the channel, as the hull and
| superstructure would be sufficient for
an effective blockade without the addi-
| ton of any coal.
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effective in blockading the channel.

effective in blockading the channel.
From naval sources, a full sketch Of
Constructor Hobson was secured as fol-
lows:
SKETCH OF HoBSON.
Richmond Pearson Hobsons born Aug. II,
1870, at Greensboro. Gail county, Alabama,
where he was also graduated from the
Southern university, at the hCad of his class;
appointed to naval academy on competitive
examination In May, 1885, and although the
youngest man Of the class sraduated at It's
head in 1889. His first cruise was in the
squadron OF evolution on the flagship Chi
cago. with Admiral Walker, In the Mediter-
ranean. Later he made a cruise to Brazil,
when the nag Of the new republic Of Bra
I'll was recognized. He was ordered to a
special course abroad, spending one year at
the National School Of Mines and two years
at the School Of Maritime Science, both in
Par1s. The summer vacation was spent in
French ship yards. He received diplomas
from the French school for distinction in
naval construction and designs. both of hulls
and engines.
He spent some time in the English ship
yards. Assigned to duty in the navy depart
ment in 1884. in Office of naval intelligence
bureau. While on duty he wrote a report of
MS observations abroad, also report on
disappearing guns afoat whieh was discussed
by naval experts on both sidas of the water.
In 1885 he was on duty at the New York navy
yard as assistant to the naval constructor
He inspected the yacht Defender. and maze
an interesting report on that prize craft. later
ne joined Admiral Bunce, ION the flagship
New YORK; AS result of this service he
inaugurated the new system of giving sea
duty to naval constructors He proposed,
organized and conducted the post graduate
course at the United States naval academy.
nxing the special course at three years for
omcefs desiring the higher attainments In
naval science. April II last, The was assigne
10 ouey as constructor for the feet at Key
West.
is AN AUTHOR.
Mr.. Hobson Is the author Of the political
naval military paper on the Situation and
Outlook In Europe which has received con>
siderable attention abroad During the
Chinese-Japanese war he was selected as the
American naval observer, but his election
was evoked, owing to the opposition of line
officers to those IN the construction depart.
ment. His expert knowledge, was recognized
py the Mexican government which directed
MIN, IN 1886 to conduct the trials and pass
upon the dispatch boat Donata, built in
Constructor Hobsons father was we'll
known lawyer and judge of North Carolina
On the maternal line he Is grandson Of
Chler Justice Pearson Of North Carolina
and nephew Of Representative Pearson, Of
North Carolina. He is a great grandson Of
Former Senator William, e Tennessee
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Copyright by the Associated Press
CAPE HAYTIEN, Hayti, June At
is rumored here that President Heu-
reaux, Of San Domingo, has been as
sassinated, and that the Insurgents
have captured the town Of Santiago de
los Caballaros, on the Vague river. 1o3
miles east Of this place.
No definite information can be CLEAN
ed here of the rumored overthrowing
of President Heureaux, and the stories
current are not to be relied upon. It
Is said that the insurgents landed
arms and ammunition from the Fanita
at Monte Cristo, and that Senior Galoit.
the governor Of the province, was seiz-
ed, while another story is to the ef-
feet that the landing was repuIsed
and the revOlutionists defeated
Young Jiminez, son of the wealthy
leader who took a part in the revolu-
tion in San Domingo, is here and with
out information as to the supposed as
sassination. He is, however, sanguine
that the landing was successful and
that the telegram Of the presidents
death Is true.
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to CUBA, 1t would be dlfhcult to eX-
plain why they were loaded and left
standing so long. With the forces of
the United States, believed to have
gone to Santiago province and the in
surgents under Gen. Calisto Garcia, the
little body of Spaniards in Santiago
could be overwhelmed. Attention is
also directed to the fact that army Of
ficials are anxious to hear from San
tiago, as are those Of the navy. SEN
sational developments are due, and the
news will not come from Tampa, but
direct from Santiago.
AN ATTACK REPORTED.
The government is said to be in
possession Of information from Santa
go. via Cape Haytien, that United
States troops recently disembarked
safely at Punta Calrena, have, in con-
junction with the insurgents, made an
attack upon the outlying defenses Of
Santiago City. This would seem to coro-
borate the persistent statement that
troops were sent to Santiago province
some time since for the purpose Of at
tacking by land while the fleets stormed
by sea. The distance from Tampa to
Santiago is about 1000 miles. and this
could have been covered by the trans
ports presumed to have left the former
place one week ago yesterday. The
country could have nothing to complain
of in the transfer of active operations
from Havana to the southern side of
Cuba. Though Santiago is by nature the
more defensible place Of the two, it
does not have the big guns and the
big garrison Of the capital, and, on the
other hand, the eastern extremity Of the
island is strongly held by the insur-
gents, as Pando found in his disastrous
attempt to advance into the interior
from Santiago against Garcia.
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all branehes Of naval science, particu-
larly naval architecture.

all branehes Of naval science, particu-
larly naval architecture.
Although the youngest man in his
class at the naval academy he gradual
ed at the head Of the class, signal
of honor at the academy, which led to
his being sent for by the government
for course In the naval schools os
Europe, where he gained new honors.
On returning to this country he served
with the department, and also saw sea
service.
About a year ago he became instruc-
tor in naval architecture at the naval
academy at Annapolis. When the. war
broke out, he asked for active service,
and, at the same time. insisted upon
taking the three naval cadets of his
class with him, in order that they
might gain the advantage Of practical
experience on ship board during the
war.
AS a result, he and his three cadets
were assigned for service on Admiral
sampson's flagship. 1t was the prevail
ing impression at the department to-
night that Hobson was just the char
acter to take the lead in such a haz-
ardous feat as the sinking Of the Mer-
rinlac. It is assumed that Admiral
Sampson chose him from among many
volunteers, owing to the fact that his
expert knowledge of naval construction
would permit him to sink the Merri-
mac in such position as to prove most
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WAR REVENUE BILL PASSED
IMPORTANT MEASURES ADOPT
ED AFTER PROLONGED DEBATE
Party Effort to- Amend the Bond
Section Failed - Numerous
Amendments offered, but Few Ac-
cepted-Duty of Ten Cents Per
Pound Placed ON Tea Imported
Into the United States.

WASHINGTON, June 4.-The war
revenue measure was passed by the
senate this evening at 7:05.
The bill was under consideration eight
hours today. A score or more Of at
tempts were made to amend it, but
only in three or four instances were
the efforts successful. A party effort
was made to amend the bond section
of the measure. but it was futile in
every instance.
The most notable amendment Of the
day was offered by Mr.. Tillman Denl.,
S. c., placing a duty of ten cents per
pound on all tea imported into the
United States. The amendment created
no debate and was adopted by vote
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HOBSON THE NAVY'S HERO
HIS EXPLOIT MORE DARING
THAN THAT OF CUSHING
By His Bravery I'm Sinking the Mer-
rimac the Spanish Fleet Is Gagged
In the HarbOT of Santiago, With
No Possible Chance That 1t Can
Make It's Escape-The Man of the
Hour.

WASHINGTON, June 4.-The officials
of the navy department today awaited
with great interest the official expla-
nation from Admiral Sampson of the
affair at Santiago. In the afternoon
the story came, lacking in detail, 1t Is
true, but giving in rough outlines a
sketch Of American heroism that will
live throughout generations to come.
The name Hobson is destined to be
bracketed with that Of Cushlag among
Americas naval heroes, and, indeed, it
was the opinion of the majority Of
officers that the act surpassed in bril-
hancy and daring even Cushing's in
his famous attack upon the ram Abe
marie.
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TODAY'S BULLETIN.

Page.
Assault on Santiago.
Merrimac's Crew Safe.
Senate Passes Revenue Bill.
Hobson the Navy's Hero.
fEarly Peace Anticipated.
Spain's Weakness Shown.
s-News Of the Railroads.
Europe VIII Keep Aloof.
Banks Find Use for Funds.
EEditoriaI
b-St. Paul Boys Life in Navy.
Red Cross Cause Gaining.
Irish-Americans Want to Enlist.
6-County Assessors Abate Taxes.
Donnelly Out for the Senate.
Court House Commission Shake-Up.
Spaniards Are Rejoicing.
Minneapolis Matters.
News of the Northwest.
State Federation in Session.
eSporting News.
Saints Beaten by Indians.
White Bear Yacht Races.
Everhardt-Zeigler Bout Draw.
e-College Games at Chicago.
Harvard Crew in Good Trim.
1o-Mr. Stocking Given Divorce.
Supt. Smiths Policy.
Musical News.
PA Revival in Books.
Some of the Latest Books
lin St. Paul Social Circles.
15-In Women's Realm.
16-Invisible Enemy Of Warships.
Our Gunners' Straight Shooting.
Poetry and Pungent Paragraphs
17-Teachers of St. Paul Schools.
Novel Spanking Machine.
1S-Honor to Thirteenth Regiment
Minnesota Regiments at Chickamauea
More Recruits Wanted
19-Life In the Philippines
Wild Bilis Rose Story.
2-Markets.
The World Of Fashion.
Dramatic News.
N-Wants.
Today at the Churches.
22-In the Markets of Lima.
Sugar-Making in Cuba
Maker Of the Queens Stockinss.
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SAMPSON TELLS HIS STORY.

WASHINGTON. June 4-The department today posted
the following
Mole Hayti, June 4-Succeeded the in
tne channel OF Santiago
most gaany under the
and flag the Spanish admiral
Cervera sent in recognition
are prisoners Of Of them
thoriy
prisoners Atlanta. Six squadron
Sampson.
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KNOWS NO FEAR.
Hero HobsOn a Daredevil, but a Ge-
MUS as Well.

Hero HoDsOh q Dare-DevfI, but q Ge-
MUS as Well.
WASHINGTON, June 4.-Naval Con-
structor Hobson, whose name is on
every lip in Washington tonight, is we'll
known at the navy department, as he
served in the bureau Of construction
for several years. His associates re-
garded him as combining great ability
as a student with the eccentricity often
accompanying genius. 1t was remark
ed by one Of the chief officials Of the
department today that Hobson was a.
man who held naval regulations con-
cerning matters Of form in contempt,
and was oblivious to precedents. These
dare devil characteristics were Offset,
however. by his recognized ability in
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Washington Rureau st. Paul Globe, !
Corooran BuiIdinq.

Special to The st. Paul Globe.
WASHINGTON, June 4.-The first
assault upon Santiago city by the land
forces of the United States, it is assert
ed in Washington tonight, has been
made. That is the story unofficially
= ven out. There is reason to believe
that it is well founded. OF the results
OF the attack nothing definite can be
learned as the government failed to
make public-if 1t received-anything
concerning the battle. 1t Is generally
believed, though, that a land engage
ment has taken place, and that Gen.
Calixto Garcia's insurgent troops did
not do all the fighting. The theory is
that the government has quietly dis
patched troops to Santiago province
that they were safely disembanked, and
that, after forming a junction with the
insurgent forces they participated in an
assault upon the outer works surround
ing the city of Santiago.
GEN. MILES THEORY.
Recent maneuvers by the squadron
blocking the Santiago harbor go to
show that the theory advanced by Gen.
Miles, that a combined land and water
attack upon Santiago would be the bet
ter plan to pursue, was correct. From
the time 1t was pretty definitely known
that Admiral Cervera's fleet was in
Santiago bay the government felt con-
vinced that the cooperation Of land
and naval forces would become an i'm
perative necessity In the conduct of an
effective campaign, unless the Spanish
admiral was foolhardy enough to at
tempt to run the gauntlet of the Amer
tcan warships in a break for the open
sea. Despite the BELIEF that Commo-
dore Schley considers the land batteries
at Santiago weak affairs, the difficulty
of entering Santiago bay has been
known all along. and it is whispered in
official circles tonight that preparations
for land attacking force have been
going on quietly while attention was
being directed solely to the attacks by
sea. 1t Is said that while the land
forces are being got into proper shape
for successful assault upon Santiago
the American fleets will put in the time
blockading the entrance to the bay and
keeping the Spaniards busy watching
the warships.
TROOPS MAY BE THERE.
The story Is revived that troops are
already near Santiago; that they were
started without the knowledge of any
one save the government officials in
charge of and directing the expedition.
and should, by this time, have arrived
at or near Santiago. 1t is argued that
the pioneer force, including the SIEGE
gun trains, the engineer detachment
and a good-sized force Of cavalry and
artillery could have passed Key West
without their presence in the vicinity
having become known ashore. The big
guns and engineer implements have
been loaded on the transports for sew
eral weeks, and the men who handle
them have not been seen near the gen.
eral camps. Several transports were
ready for departure as long as a week
ago, and, if they have not slipped away
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ATE POISONED ROOTS.

Two Wisconsin Men Are Dead as a
Result.
STUBENVILLE. June 3.-Two men named
Welsh and Curtis ate Of some wild roots
they pulled from the ground. and died within
TWO hours afterwards. Both men suffered
from convulsions shortly after partaking.