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and kept there. All that was necessary was to sink vessel in the narrow channel. thus making escape impossible. M aaw ile troops could be landed and capture the city from the land side. Ii was a scheme wor- thy of hero. Hobson received p srmis ston to carry it out. He selected a crew from a navy every man of which was willing to go with him. For twenty-four hours he was held back and who can realize the strain under which these men were labor ing while waiting for the favorable mo- ment? Tn the midst of galiing and mur- derous fire they sailed the Merrmac to the very point in the channel fixed upon ana sunk it. Their escape was simply marvet- ous. The chances were all against them. They took those chances. In death thelr names would have been remembered in hls- tory, but thy live to enjoy the fruits or their great achievement
 And it was an achievement in which the American navy will glory. Dewey al Na- niia and Hobson at Santiago fling backl LUG innuendoes of the Spaniards that we are natirn of towards. Those who have sa u Of the American navy that it did not kno" how to fight must revise their opiniohs' We have shown to the world that no great CT heroism could be displayed in any other fleet now sailing the broad ocean. NOT are IIobson and his men the only heroes py any means There is not man in the na- wy who is afraid to face the guns or the enemy and who would not willingly go upon the dangerous enterprise for the per fsrmance of which volunteers were asksu'
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THE HEROES OF THE MERRIMAC. u,ro,,, tba phiJo dajDlia RuIIeffn


 The more we read of the details of the sinking of the Merrimac and the more we consider those details, the more we marvel as a people at the heroism displayed. The history of the American navy Is one of he- roes, and yet we if in all that history a more heroic act was ever performed than that of Lieutenant Hobson and his crew of seven men, one of whom slowed himself away and went unbidden because his h. art was in the cause.
 Within the harbor of Santiago de Cuba lies the Spanish fleet. The entrance to that harbor is a narrow channel protected on both sides by heavy batteries and guarded by strings of torpedoes and submarine mines. To attempt to run through this channel meant almost certain destruction to our navy Two or three vessels might have been permitted to pass the torpedoes only to entrap them and then to block the entrance by the blowing up of the succeed ing ships. If the Spaniards were in trap they were, nevertheless, in a position to entrap us. To maintain a large squadron at the entrance was to invite struggle with hurricanes and tropical storms, and while our ships were scattered by such storms the escape of the Spaniards might have been possible.
 Lieutenant Hobson conceived the plan by which the Spaniartis could be hemmed in
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Alabama Coal in Louisiana.

The bagasse of cane mills is utilized in the generation of heat for steam production; but no mill in Louisiana is able to raise steam from bagasse alone. Coal Is ne- cessity, and the planters, says the Louis- lana Planter and Sugar Manufacturer. are beginning to look to the Alabama for a supply that can be conveniently delivered at the sugar plantations. It Is estimated that the consumption of coal at the lower Mis- sissippi planta tions, including the bayou, Is one million tons year, and 1t is this great trade that the Corona mine. the American mine, and the Virginia and Alabama mine. are endeavoring to secure through the use of the barge line established from Green vile by the Southern railroad company.
 The railroad company now gives a through bill of lading from the mine to the plantation. covering the entire rail and water haul. The river below Greenville is ample at all seasons of the year, and im- mense shipments can be handled promptly. It cannot be longer said that the coal op- orators of this district lack transportation facilities to the lower Mississippi The en- terprase of the Southern Railroad company has supplied the want.
 At first, says the Planter and Sugar Man. ufacturer, inferior Alabama coal was de- llvered by the operators. The outcroppings were not good, or the operators oversold themselves, and in their extremity. deliv- cred inferior coal but all these troubles have been remedied, and the Planter frank ly admits that the coal companies of Ala bama are now turning out first-class coal. Louisiana, it says, 'is reaping the benefit of it in a cheap and excellent supply for its great sugar factories. and the city of New
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SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
"Lend thy serious hearing to qUhat I shau uJotd."
 HAMLET
The War Revenue Bill.
HAMLET.

It is scarcely worth while to discuss the revenue bill as 1t passed either the senate or the house; for both are in the hands of the conference committee, and conference committee is uncertain as a petit jury, and even less limited in its action. The bill, as it stands. may come out of confer ence so disfgured that it's best friends will not recognize 1t.
 In the senate bill the free coinage propo- sition was pared down until provision was made for a coinage of silver to repres mt the seignorage only, the amount being Him. ited to s42 OOO. The coinage is to go on at the rate of $4,0OO 900 a month, and certif- cates are to be issued to represent the seignorage.
 The secretary is also au horized to issue certificates of Indebtedness, bearing 3 per cent interest, not exceeding $1O9. .0OO 900 at anyone time. Before any bonds are dis posed of certificates must be issued to the extent of $50,OOO,oO0. Bonds may then be is- sued up to $500 ,0OO 900, at not less than par, redeemable in coin at the pleasure of the United States after ten years, and payable twenty years from date. the interest paya, ble in coin at the rate of per cent These bonds are to be issued as a popular loan
 The remainder of the provisions of the bill relate to taxation only and all the items of taxation are of an internal reve- nue nature except the tax upon tea--ten cents pound, whether the tea be the cheap mixture that a poor woman buys or two- dollar tea that rich woman drinks Sem ator Tillman, who proposed the amend- ment, certainly did not consider the effects of tax of ten cents a pound upon the tea of the average tea-drinker. It means, among other things, more beer. A tax upon tea should be an ad valorem tax There are many varieties of tea, and the varia- tions in price are very great.
 Another feature of the bill as fl stands is the tax of one-fourth of 1 per cent upon the gross receipts of petroleum and sugar refners over s25O.OOO a year. The tax is practically tax upon the sugar trust and the Standard Oil, and the action of the con- ference committee upon this provision will
 
 be closely watched. And so will its action be upon the graduated legacy tax. This would be light tax, presenting no hard- ships for anyone. and yet a tax that would yield handsome revenue.
 The remaining provisions relate to to- bacco taxes, taxes upon bankers, brokers and places of amusement. and a stamp list of formidable length. Even receipts above five dollars must bear penny stamp Bonds stock certificates, patent medicines, cosmetics. perfumery. gum. bank checks, bills of exchange, bills of lading, telegraph and telephone mes ages, insurance policies. leases. mortgages, passage tickets, powers of attorney, protests, seats in parlor or sleeping cars-all must be stamped if the bill becomes law as it passed the two houses.
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seized Alexandria, and the Japanese had no difficulty in capturing ports in China. The chances favor a. short siege. besause Lin ares and Cervera cannot be reinforced, and the army and navy of this conn- try can be and will be. The weak points of the Santiago situation will, however. soon be ascertained and then 1t will be possible to forecast with some degree of satisfaction the length of the siege in that tropical climate for San- tiago on the south shore Of Cuba, sur rounded by treeless hills. is said to be sev- eral degrees hotter than Havana. That the city and harbor, and all they contain, are to be taken is not to be seriously doubted, but the time in which the job can be accomplished depends upon sey- eral factors not now known, such as the fighting strength of the Spanish army in Santiago, and the nature of the guns they have. and the extent of their ammunition sIlpDlv
The age-herald., 1898-06-09
MEN OF THE MERRIMAC.

S. E. Riser In Cleveland Leader Hurrah for the men on the Merrimmac, Who steamed through the gates of hell, Who. knowing they might never hope to
 come back,
 Crept into the range of shot and shell; Each with a prayer upon his lips, And awaiting the shock he knew Must soon or late decide his fate Hurrah for the gallant crew! Honor the men of the Merrimac,
 Who placed their lives at stake Who gave up all as their gaze fell back Along the vessels wake Who knew when they reached the channel That they never might journey through, Yet bore ahead where the death-line led Hurrah for that noble crew! Hurrah for the men of the Merrimac, Who were captured by the foe Who, knowing they might never hope tt
 get back,
 Went when they were told to go. Who placed their lives on the altar, As the martyrs were won't to do!-- A hero's crown. from the leader down, For each of the kIorrinsac's crewi
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They Will Be on More Even Terms When
 Fighting Begins.

From the ashington Star.
 His face was so deeply creased with times furrows that even the weeks growth of beard on it couldn't hide them. There was a perceptible limp to his right leg and an angry scar started below his right ear and ran down undiminished under his col- lar.
 "I'm too old for this un," he remarked regretfully, as party of Rhode Island vol unteers, on leaving Camp Alger. came swinging along, "but I've got CT boy in it" he continued proudly, "an' so tn family's represented all right Seein' as how Genl Miles took CT possylin bath tub erlong 'ith him toe the iron remines me of whut Tom that's my boy-says when he wuz startn' over toe camp tother day. Pap he says ter me-he allus calls me 'pap'-'Pap. he says, how m goin ter wash myself when I gets in camp? .,ss
 'Tom,' say I, you jest wash in ther crick highest toe pour tent
 ".An whatIl dry myself on? asked Tom.
 "sYour shirt tale, I reckon, sonny; cause they don't never have towls in the army, says I.
 But it's allus that erway when war fust begins," he continued, refiectively. .Gen'l Miles, he's got a possylln Datn tuD, put then Gen'l McClellin he had CT waggin' train that was almost purity, I reckon. Looked Hike a regular Barnums circus-all painted up, them waggins wuz-an' tell yer it wu ho tstuff. But that waggin train didn't look so, ,dern much like CT dress par ayde later on in ther game I hope, tho, that all ther boys'll have good luck from Gen'l Miles down to my Tom. hen the reg lar ghtin' begins possylin bath tubs won't be in it enny more'n tin mash basins. Big an littel I'll think crick's ther greatest gift on Gods green earth after a scrap with them Dons fur hour or twwo. They ain't nuthin' quite so levelin', tell yer, as CT good hot scrap"
 Then he limped on and was soon lost to view,
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The Cuban Opportunity.

tHt OuUdn OpPOftuHitJs
 When peace comes great opportunities in Cuba will await the manufacturer who is prepared to seize them. The island has pro- duced in a single year 900 tons of su- gar. It possesses 1S,OOO,O 900 acres of prime val forests, and it is estimated that if all the land on the island suitable to the growth of sugar were devoted to that indus try Cuba would supply the entire western hemisphere. The soil is very fertile the cli- mate perfect for sugar-growing purposes. and fertilizers of any kind are seldom used- It Is plain that an immense development of the industry will take place when the island is wrested from Spain, and good govern ment and security to life and property are guaranteed.
 This will call for an immense amount of sugar machinery of all kinds. The years of war will practically leave the island bare of it. Engines and boilers and all the machin- cry of cane mills and plantation work will be needed in great quantities. Birmingham has the cheapest Iron and steel in the world; it is near the gulf; it has shops skill ed in the manufacture of sugar machinery, and there is no reason why a good share of the Cuban work should not be done here. There are many reasons why It should be. Such machinery is heavy, and Birmingham iron will be used in the manufacture of it. the iron is made. There is great money in 1t for the manufacturers who will get ready to do work on a large scale. There is pros- perity in it for Birmingham. There is more of promise in it than there is in anything else that Birmingham manufacturers can turn their attention to.
 This is matter that should not be post poned until the war Is ended. Preparations should be begun at once. The great trade is plainly in sight. Birmingham can under- bid the world in boilers, engines and sugar machinery, and the fact should be made known. Trade does not come to any town or anybody unsolicited. There are many ri- vals, but none can compete in prices with Birmingham.
 pr. Phillips, the new secretary of the Commercial club, should take up this broad subject, and the club itself should give 1t first place in its work during the remainder of the year. The facilities of Birmingham for the manufacture of engines, boilers and sugar machinery should be greatly extend- ed Let the work be considered, and let the world know that Birmingham is in the market prepared to meet and underbid all competitors.
The age-herald., 1898-06-09
WILL PROMOTE ENLIsTMENTs.

From the Troy Messenger.
 Hobson Is taking all the praise now. A Washington paper said that the south would not likely get hero out of this war. yet ere the paper had fairly gotten before it's readers. an Alabamian's name was destined to be written in history as one of the greatest heroes of the conflict.
The age-herald., 1898-06-09

Whatever else may be thrown out of the new revenue bill, it is certain that the tax upon adulterated flour will not be. The tax is only four cents a barrel, but the amend ment provides that packages containing mixed flour shall be labeled as such, and that the tax shall be collected by means of coupon stamps, as in the case of tobacco taxes
The age-herald., 1898-06-09

There are no politics in this country out side of Pennsylvania pr. Swallow is warm ing up as MT. John Wanamaker begins to disappear below the political horizon. The bargain counter will claim the latter here after.
The age-herald., 1898-06-09

The Philadelphia Times says that the act of Richmond Pierson Hobson in sinking the Merrimac will fill a ver-to-be-forgotten page in his country's history.
The age-herald., 1898-06-09
WHAT THE NEIGHBORs NOTICED.

From the Atchlson Globe.
 An Atchison young lady went away the other day for weeks visit and took q trunk Her father went away this morn ing for two weeks. and took an extra shirt wrapped up in newspaper.
The age-herald., 1898-06-09

In these days of map-making events such bubbles as Co2ey and Tom Watson and Cor bett and Mrs. Lease and Chauncey M. De- pew no longer vex the public ear.
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Captain Gridley did not live to hear the shouts that would have greeted the man who fought the Olympia at Manila. He died before he could reach home.
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The Madrid congratulations to Cervera over the Merrimac and the prisoners must have brought grim smile to the admirals handsome face
The age-herald., 1898-06-09

A little sensitiveness in the price of flour is needed just now. Flour should follow wheat down as quickly and readily as it followed it up.
The age-herald., 1898-06-09

Cervera is said to be very polite man. but he may be looking ahead little in his politeness to a situation in which condi- tions are reversed.
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If the insurgents do not keep the Span- lards employed on the landward side of Santiago, they will not be of much value at Havana.
The age-herald., 1898-06-09

Sampson and Schley may be acting wdse- ly and well, but no babies will be named after them as things stand.
The age-herald., 1898-06-09

Ceryera does not have to remember the Merrimac. He can see her spars
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The Baltimore American is the first to de- clare that the press censor is attending too strictly to business
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No nation can succeed that insists on calling our old Italian friend "Cristobal Colon."
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There may be plenty of joy in Santiago harbor, but it no longer is joy unconfined
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General Gomez should surround himself with vindication at once.
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Hobson's choice at Santiago was cork against Cervera.
The age-herald., 1898-06-09
GEN. MILES AND TOM.

Four of the heroes of the Merrlmac were Irishmen.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-26
Amerlca's Greatest Medicino
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wear this metal into ruts. The mona,
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can easily master the principles and
put the details into practical opes
tiOn. -
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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-26
From Copper River.

Seattle, Aug. 29.-One hundred and
htty disappointed prospectois arrived
mere tonight from Copper river, Alaska
on the steamer Excelsior They
brought with them copies of a set of res.
buttons passed at a recent miners
meeting setting forth that gold in pay.
Ing quantities had never been discov
cred in the vicinity of Copper river. and
.nat the Valdes glacier was impassabl4
Tor large outfits. The resolutions also
.ensure the boom OF the country by Ger.
'aln transportation companies.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-26
Steamship Lost,

Falmouth, England, Aug. 2S.-The
British steamer Toledo, Captain wis.
mart, which sailed from Galveston on
July ~ Tor Rotterdam, struck on Grim
Rock Sicily islands, last night in a
dense fog and foundered almost immed-
lately in 20 fathoms OF water There
was Just time to launch large boat,
and al! were saved, many clad in their
night clothes only.
The Toledo was built in Sunderland
In 1882 for John Tully. Her net reois.
ter was 1918 tons; gross register, 2, ,848
tons. She was 30l feet long bv az !
feet in breath and 1873 feet depth of
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-26
The Arizona OFF for Manila.

San Francisco, Aug. 2S.-The trans
port Arizona, with Major General Mer.
riam and staff and about / 300 troops
sailed for Manila via Honolulu just be-
fore noon. today. The Scandia, with
another detachment of soldiers, will de-
part in few DAYS. 1t is understood
that General Merriam carries with him
plans and authority to construct par.
racks and hospitals for the troops at
Honolulu, which port is now attached
to the department of the Pacific. of
which he is the commanding officer,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-26
REBELS VICTORIOUS.
Fifteen Hundred Chinese Troops Slain
and Bodies Thrown in River.

ana BOules 1hTOWh III
San Francisco, Aug. 23.-News has
lust reached here from the Orient that
early in July there was battle between
the rebels at WI Chow and the imperial
Chinese troops, in which the former
we're victorious. Over 1900 OF the
troops were slain, and their bodies
thrown into the river. The Do Sing,
under Captain Tholeman, was engaged
to take about 1000 Chinese troops to
the scene of the rebellion.
From the time the Do Sing left Can
ton until she reached WI Chow, 200
miles up the river, Captain Tholeman
had trouble with his crew, the Chinese
sympathizing with the rebels. One, a
comprador, began melting them to mu-
tiny, and the captain alleges that in
self-defense he was compelled to shoot
the man. The comprador died from
his wound the next day.
Captain Tholeman was placed under
arrest, and as soon as opportunity af-
forded was sent down the river to Can
ton. On his journey he was confined
in an iron cage, and on arrival was
placed in the British Jail.
On account of the claim of American
citizenship made by Tholeman, there
is bitter feeling against all Amerl-
cans in that district.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-08-26
MILITARY OCCUPATION.
General Merritt Has Proclaimed Gov
ernment for Manila.

London, Aug. 23.-The Manila cor
respondent of the Daily Telegraph, in a
dispatch dated Sunday, says: Gen
eral Merritt has proclaimed govern
ment of military occupation. The
news of the armistice arrived on the
10th. 1t is feared that the Americans
may restore the Philippines to Spain
and thus reinaugurate fresh period Of
tyranny, extortion and rebellion.
The Americans found $500 in the
Spanish treasury.
Foreign opinion is loud in praise of
the action of the American commander
in excluding armed rebels from the
city. 1t is believed his frmness saved
Manila from pillage. A week ago
there appeared to be possibility of
collision with the rebels, but there is
no danger now. Everything is quiet.