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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-06-09

the Merrimnc. without light showing
anywhere, dashed well within the line
of the forts before she was dIscov-
cred. our ships laundering ut the en-
emy's batteries to divert attention
from the collier. The eye could not
follow the Merrimac. but the ear soon
told that she had been detected by the
Spanish. for the fire from up the chan
mel indicated that every possible gun
was being brought TO bear on her.
The Spaniards may also have en-
deavored to destroy her by mines they
are supposed to have In the harbor.
but II the attempt was made 1t did not
succeed, for the Merrimac went to the
point where Admiral Sampson had d.
rected Hobson to take her. There she
was anchored and coolly swung across
the channel.
Then Hobson blew hole In her bot
tom, and with his seven men, only two
Of whom had been injured, took to
boat.
All that is yet known of that heroic
dash, beyond the bare facts, comes
from Admiral Cervera himself. The
Spanish commander sent word TO Ad-
miral Sampson, under Il flag of truce,
of the capture Of the American eight
daredevils.
He gallantly praised their heroism
and offered to arrange an exchange
for Spanish prisoners now in the
hands of the United States. From the
boat bearing the flag Of truce 1t was
learned that the Merrimac was fire.
Quently hit while steamIng up the mar
row channel, but none Of the shots dis
abled her machinery.
More than thousand projectiles
struck near her. over n dozen struck
her, and two Of her intrepid men were
bruised by splinters from the wood
work. When Hobson left the ship In
the boat he made IN effort to row out
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PRISONERS PAROLED.
Men on the Captured Spanish Vessels to hc
Turned Loose.

Men on the Captured Spanish Vessels to Be
Turned Loose.
Key West, Fla, June G.-Forty-hve
officers of the Spanish matriculars, or
naval reserves, held as prisoners of
war in the harbor here, were paroled
by United States Marshal Horr to-day.
They pledged their sacred word OF
honor to go back to Spain and neither
bear arms against the United States
nor aid her enemies until the war Is
finished or they have been regularly
exchanged for American prisoners of
war.
The forty-lve comprise the captains
and mates of the steamers Catalina,
Guido, Pedro, Argonnuta, Ambrosia,
Bolivar and Miguel Jover, and the
captains of most of the sailing prizes.
There are nearly 450 seamen, crews Of
prize vessels, here, and they will be re-
leased on the same terms. AL matric-
ulars, under the Spanish laws, are sub
ject to instant CONSUMPTION on their ar
rival Mt any Spanish port.
Marshal Horr will carry parole
blanks to the vessels tomorrow. AS
soon as the men sign them they will be
removed to the Catalina and Miguel
Jover, which have been released by
the United States District Court, and
will sail for Barcelona as soon us
bonds equal to the value of the ships
and cargoes have been filed by their
owners.
The United States took appeals from
the courts decision. Until they have
been sued out the ships are still in the
custody of the United States marshal.
The Catalina's bond Is S35O,0OO and
the Miguel lovers S3G5, 900.
The Restormel, the British tramp
steamer which made such desperate ef-
forts to join Cervera's fleet, was re-
leased by Judge Locke today, though
her cargo was forfeited as contraband
Of war.
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COST OF THE WAR,
In = Year It Will Have Amounted to $500
100000.

In Year It Will Have Amounted to $500
Washington, June Three hundred
to five hundred millions more than the
original estimate will be necessary
to conduct the war for a year, Is the
opinion of experts.
The deficiency now reaches S225, ,OOO.:
700. and the end Is not yet. The first
figures were based on the assumption
that much less than a year would be
required to show Spain her error. Now
the bases of computation have been
altered. Forty millions Of expense
VIII be Incurred, Congressman Cannon
roughly estimates, by adding the I5.-
oOO troops of the second call to those
mustered under the first.
The S1GO,O00,O0O which Secretary AL
ger n month ago estimated would cover
the extraordinary expenses of the war
department next year, will fall short
or the needs. So, too, the estimate OF
SI5.OO0.O0O for the naval department
will be found inadequate. This is
what the financial experts and expense
soothsayers assert.
1T may be set down." said men,
ber of the committee on appropriation.
that the expenditures on account of
the war for the fiscal year ending June
30, 1890, with the closing months OF
the present year, will more nearly
reach SSOO,00O, 600 than the $3.50. COCOON
originally offered by Secretary Gage as
the probable years cost"
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MOST GALLANT DEED.
SEVEN HEROES AT SANTIAGO.
Lieutensnt Hobson Succeeded In Hooking
tho Harbor Under tho Encmy's Fire
and Escaped Alive.

Washington, d.. c., June 4.-The
Navy Department at 3 o'clock received
the following dispatch:
Mole st. Nicholas, June 4.-Suc-
ceeded In sinking Merrlmac in the
channel of Santiago ut 4 II. M, June 3.
This was carried out most gullantly
under the command Of Naval Con-
structor Hobson and seven men. BY a
Tag Of truce from the Spanish admiral,
Cervern, sent In recognition OF their
bravery, l am Informed all are pris-
oners of war, two slightly wounded.
Request authority to approve exchange
IL possible between these and prison.
ers at Atlanta. Six OF the Spanish
squadron In the hnrbor of Santiago
unable to avoid being captured or de-
stroyed. SAMPSON.
This will rank us one of the boldest
achievements In naval history. 1t will
outrank even Cushing's famous attack
upon the Albemnrle with his little tor
pedo boat. That is the opinion Of the
Navy Department at least.
1t Is now known that the Navy De-
partment about ten days ago was con-
sidering plan for closing the hnrbor
ut Santiago very similar in general
scope to that apparently put into exc
cution yesterday.
As to the prospects Of the Mcrrimac
being removed by the Spnniards, rs is
reported to be under way at Santiago
the officials at the Navy Department
declare that this is likely to be n difii-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-06-09
DOCTORS AT DENVER.
Forty.Ninth Meeting of the American Med.
icat AssocIa tton.

Denver, June S.-Eleven hundred of
the prominent physicians of the United
States gathered in the Broadway the
atre yesterday morning. the flower of
the medical fraternity on this conti-
nent. 1t was the opening session of
the forty-ninth annual meeting of the
American Medical Association. The
registration of delegates shows the
Denver convention to be the largest
in the history of the association, LOO
members having enrolled their names
the first day.
Every seat in the vast auditorium
was occupied when the first vice pres
ident, DR.. Joseph NJ. Matthews, who
presided III the absence of the presi-
dent, DR.. George NJ. Sternberg. sur
geon general of the United States
army, called the convention to order
DR.. A. G.. Woodruff, at the request
of President George NJ. Sternberg,
whose official duties as surgeon gen
eral Of the United States army, pre-
vented his attendance, reNd the annual
address of the chief officer.
The sessions will continue for sew
eral days, with Il complete program.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-06-09
DEWEY ALL RIGHT.
He Reports That the Insurgents Arc Fore
Ing the Fighting.

He Reports That the Insurgents Arc Fore
Ing the Fighting.
Washington, June 6.-After n lot Of
conflicting rumors of naval engage
ments, the landing of troops and such
matters at the Navy Department there
came at the close of the day one i'm
portant bit of news embodied in n re
port from Admiral Dewey, Of import
ant successes achieved by the insurg-
ents at Manila.
The Navy Department mt 2 o'clock
posted the following bulletin:
Admiral Dewey reports that the in
surgents have been actively engaged
within the province of Cavite during
the past week. They have won several
victories, taken prisoners about 1900
men, so officers of the Spanish troops
not native. The arsenal at Cavite has
been prepared for occupation by the
United States troops upon their arrival
on transports.
Admiral Sampson Is engaged in ar
ranging with Admiral Cervera for the
exchange of Naval Constructor Hobson
and the men with him now prisoners
at Santiago for some Of the officers ut
Fort Mcpherson.
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charles.on Hn. Left Hon ulu.

San Francisco, June THE steamer
Belgic arrived from the Orient via
Honolulu early this morning, but was
sent into quarantine.
The Belgic reports sighting the first
fleet of transports which left this city
May 21, about $50 miles east of Homo
lulu.
The Charleston arrived Mt Honolulu
May 90, after pleasant voyage of
seven days and two hours. All on
board were well. The people of Hon
olulu gave the ship and her crew n
royal welcome. and nothing is too good
for the United States sailors.
Preparations nre being made at
Honolulu for. the reception of the
troops, which We're expected to arrive
there on the day the Belgic left. The
town had been beautifully decorated
and a public reception was to be given
the men on the troop ships.
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new.x VIII Get Manila

London, June THE Hong Kong
correspondent Of the Standard says:
Advices from Manila say Admiral
Dewey has gathered the steamers now
blockaded in the river to lie off Cavite
in readiness to receive foreigners. The
Spaniards are losing arms, ammunition
and field pieces almost daily, so per-
sistent are the rebel attacks. The nn-
tives are flocking to Aguinaldo's stand
ard. He is on the whole conducting
the campaign on humane principles.
In the course of a pitched battle on
May 80 number Of native aux1liaries
deserted the Spanish lines for the in
surgents. From the general tenor Of
the news from Manila, there Is a right
to believe that the city will fall into
Dewey's hands before the arrival Of
the American troops.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-06-09
NOW LANDING TROOPS
FORTS BoMeARDED AGAIN.
Five Thousand Soldiers Said to Have
Reacbcd ths Coast and to Have Been
Assisted to Land by tho Insurgents.

Denver, June G.-The Republican has
the following special from New York:
A cable to the Herald from Mole st.
Nicholas, Hayti, says:
News Of the successful landing on
Saturday Of 5000 American troops II
few miles west of Santiago de Cuba
was brought here by the auxiliary
cruiser st. Louis, which arrived to-
day. There were three regiments of
infantry, three batteries OF artillery,
several heavy siege guns and force
Of engineers.
No confirmation was received to-day
of the reported naval engagement or
Jean Rabel. on the northwest coast OF
Hnyti. Officers on the st. Louis do
not believe such an engagement could
have taken place.
A cable to the Herald from Port au
Prince, Haytl, says:
have just received news of the
landing Of Il large force of American
troops II few miles west Of Santiago
de Cuba. 1t is said the landing was
aided by force of insurgents, with
whom n coalition has been made, and
who attacked the Spanish batteries,
while the fleet outside bombarded the
Notifications and earthworks.
1t was reported to-day, but the re-
port lacks confirmation, that the Amer
lean squadron forced IN entrance into
the harbor of Santiago de Cuba.
The report added that the Cristobnl
Colon and another Spanish vessel
were sunk, and that an American ship,
whose name could not be learned, was
blown up.
Washington officials deny TINT any
American troops have been landed nj
Santiago, but 1t seems certain that nj
least 500 marines known to be on the
Rcsolute have been landed.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-06-09
DANCER OF HURRICANES.
Our Ships Before Santiago Must Finish
Their Work Promptly.


Chicago, June "a special to tho
Record from Washington says:
Having satisfied himself of the i'm
potency of the land fortiiications. 1t Is
considered probable that Com
modore Schley will now block
the channel by sinking one or
more worthless hulks at the entrance.
That he did not follow up the trc-
mendous advantage he gained yester-
day, In the utter decentralization OF the
Spanish land forces,,i taken as an III
dication that he has this object ultl-
mately In view. for the naval nuthorI-
ties had informed him that vessels to
be used rs distractions We're already
on the way to him and should arrive
In day or two Mt the utmost
The result OF the recent lombard
ment must have been altogether unsat-
isfactory to the Spanlards. for II they
should subsequently attempt to force
their way out Of the trap, either at
night or by day. they have lost the
advantage of assistance from the forts
and have enabled the blockading force
to lie closer to the shore. Under these
circumstances 1t Is hardly thought
possible that they will venture upon
an aggressive movement, but rather
remain mt anchor In the upper harbor.
trusting to the scattering Of Commo.
dore Schley's vessels by the terrific
hurricane storms which are to be an
ticipated on the Cuban coast Mt this
season of the year. The knowledge of
this danger, the most dreaded of the
tropics. will probably hasten the plac-
ing Of distractions to navigation In
the Santiago channel, in order that the
egress of the SpanIards may be com.
pletely blocked should the American
feet be forced to seek shelter Mt Mole
st. Nicholas, which Is the nearest har-
Dor of any security.
The approach Of the cyclone season
and the necessity for speedily relieving
Commodore Schley of his vigil Is OF
incalculable Importance in its effect
upon the army inv. SION, as 1t will be
impossible to land troops at the most
convenient coast points in stormy
weather.
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CONSTRUCTOR HossoN.
The Hero of Santiago Comes From AN II
IuHtrious Family.

tubtftoob raAihys
Chicago, June IA special to tho
Record from Washington says:
Naval Constructor Hobson, who has
added another chapter to the record OF
heroic deeds by heroic men, Is de-
scended from n line of conspicuous an
cestors. His father was james NJ.
HobsOn Of Alabama, who entered the
Confederate service in 1861 and fought
gallantly through the war. His grand
father on his mothers side was Rich
mond NJ. Pearson. for forty years
chief justice OF North Carolina. His
great-grandfatler was Colonel John
Williams. who fought with Andrew
Jackson at the battle of New Orleans.
ana was afterward United States SEN
atOr from Tennessee. His great-great-
grandfather was Major Joseph Will
iams of the revolutionary army, who
was distinguished for bravery ut the
battles Of Kings Mountain and Cow
pens.
1t Is not known here yet how Hob
son happened to be selected for the
perilous duty which he performed so
well. But 1t Is believed at the Navy
Department that lie suggested the plan
and worked II out to the satisfaction
of Admiral Sampson. 1t would be just
like him to do such thing. He
would make study of the channel
and of points along the shore and In
dicate just where to sink ship to
make the blockade the most effective.
1t Is certainly unusual for naval
constructor to be assigned to n duty
| of that kind. He Is not fighting ofii-
Ger any more than n surgeon or Il
paymaster. and Hobson was with the
squadron not for the purpose of par
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-06-09
PHILIPPINE DOINGS.
ARE VICTORIOUS.
They Are Whipping tho Spnninrds mt
MRniin-Aguinaido's Influence.

A"ry "s "usppihk tho sphutnfus Ut
MRniia-AEuinaido's Influence.
London, June S-The Hong Kong
correspondent of the Daily Mail. says:
United States Consul Wildman has
received the following letter from
Aguinaldo, the insurgent leader In the
Philippines:
Before opening an attack upon any
Town, summon the Spanish officer In
command to surrender. In one case
one or the officers so summoned replied
by stating that the garrison was not
quite ready to fight, and he asked II 1
would defer the attack for three hours.
l complied.
The first engagement we had with
the Spanish occurred on May 2S. when
we captured 10. with their arms and
ammunition. Toward evening we
hemmed them In. One hundred and
ninety casefores and 10 loyal natives
participated. We lost four killed. The
Spnniards lost 10 killed. Including one
oiicer. The result of this engagement
was that fighting became general
throughout Cavitc. After four days
hghting over 1000 Spaniards We're TAX
en- prisoners, including many officers.
ana General Leopoldo Pnna, governor
or Cavltc. who handed me his sword.
revolver and golden belt and formal
letter Of surrender"
AN American naval captain writes
rs follows:
In my opinion the rebels have un-
dergonc II radical change since the nd.
vent of Aguinaldo. The Spanish have
lost all during the time he has been
there, and II our people don't hurry
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-06-09

cult, dangerous and tlme-consuming
operation. The hulk could be blown
up by the use of dynamite charges,
which would not be difficult to place
In the shallow water where the Mer-
rimac lies, for the reports say the top
of the funnel Is above water, indicat-
ing depth of about forty or fifty feet,
but 1t is believed that the wreck lies
in sight from the sea, and 1t Is not
doubted that Sampson will post some
of the heavy ironclads In such posi-
tion rs to be able to command the
site with her heavy guns and prevent
the Spanish wreckers from working.
At night something might be accom-
plished by the wreckers, but even that
work would be full of danger.
Substantial promotion Is in store for
the gallant men who took the Merri-
mac In, according to the statement of
one of the officials, competent to speak
on this subject, and to pledge the Ma
Wy Department. When they get out
of their Spanish prisons they will
profit in this In the shape Of advance
In numbers and In rating, which means
money. How soon that will be cannot
be told Mt present. The department, SO
far us is known now, holds no Spanish
prisoners of war Of rank.
Denver, June Ga New York spe-
cial to the Rocky Mountain News says:
Thursday night Admiral Sampson
decided to send the Merrimac in and
sink her at the channels narrowest
part. He called for volunteers, explain
ing that it was n desperate mission;
death being almost certain for all
those who ventured in. Then the navy
showed the stuff 1t is made o..
Admiral Sampson wanted eight men.
He could have had every officer and
man in the fleet. Every one was more
than ready. Many begged for the
chance with fearful eyes.
But Hobson and seven others were
selected, and the rest had to content
themselves with giving the heroes n
cheer as they went to their death and
fame.
Their names are: Lieutenant Rich
mond Hobson, Daniel Montague,
George Charette, ]. E. Murphy, Oscar
Deignan, John ]. Phillips, John KEEL
ley, Clausen.
Just before o'clock Friday morn
ing the collier, deeply laden with bal
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-06-09

of the harbor and regain the American
fleet, but he had gone too far up the
channel and he soon saw that the ef-
fort to pass all the aroused batteries in
daylight would mean the sacrifice of
all his crew.
So he turned and rowed straight to
the Cristobal Colon and surrendered to
Admiral Cervera, who received the
prisoners courteously and treated them
with the respect due gallant men who
were prisoners of war.
1t was undoubtedly his admiration
for the heroism displayed in the dash
of the Merrimac which led him to send
out the flag of truce and the offer of an
honorable exchange.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-06-09
THE LAUGH ON THE REGULARS.
They Get tho Worst of It in = Big Rain
Storm at Tampa.

They Get tho Worst of It in = Big Rain
Storm at Tampa.
Tampa, Fla, June 1.-The rainy sea-
son began in Tampa to-day with n
downpour which tested guy ropes and
tent pegs. The overture lasted an
hour, but the real Florida shower
which broke loose just us the camp
cooks were stirring the bacon and
grinding the coffee lasted several
hours. It gave the brownies" the
new name Of the soldiers) little hint
of the coming days in Cuba, provided
this force shall pitch its tents on the
island before October. The "brown-
les" lave been waiting and hoping for
ended and their hopes more than re-
allied today.
The first thought of commanding Of
ficers was directed toward Palmetto
beach, where the Ohio, Michigan,
Georgia and Florida troops are in
camp. Some of the regulars were
willing to give odds on bets that the
volunteers were flooded out, but the
laugh was on the regulars. The vol
unteers, eager and anxious to be
recognized us seasoned veterans, had
thoughtfully and carefully dug
trenches around their tents and had
loosened their guy ropes when the
dark clouds began to bank up on the
horizon.
When the storm broke the trenches
carried of the water, and no tent
pegs were yanked out of the sand
when the canvas shrunk. But many
of the seasoned veterans, dough
boys" who have campaigned in Texas
Dakota bllzzards and Kan
sas grasshopper winds, who have
slept in little shelter tents in Mon
tann winters and who knew more
about soldering in n minute than
some of the recently manufactured
majors and captains will know in n
year, were caught, their tent floors
were flooded and some Of the eyelets
wer torn from tlles and tent roofs.
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CAPTAIN oRIDLEY DEAD.

Ono of tho Heroes Of Manila Expires
While on His Way Home.
Washington, June 5.-Captain Chas.
v. Gridley, commander of the cruiser
Olympia, and one Of the heroes of the
brilliant victory Mt Manila, is dead.
The announcement of his death was
received by the Navy Department late
this afternoon in cablegram from
Paymaster Gait of the navy, dated at
Kobe, Japan, June 4, and directed to
Secretary Long. The dispatch con-
tanned this simple statement:
Captain Gridley died to-day. Re-
mains accompany me on Coptic."
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Two torpedo boat destroyers of Ger
vera's fleet ventured out of Santiago
harbor last Sunday night to attack
Schley's ships, but We're driven back
before they fired a shot.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-06-09

Balloons are to be sent with the ex-
pediucns to Cuba and Porto Rico.
Sharp County record., 1898-03-04
s74z1 7EEEsArrg-zi,ys.sa1s assus-s

d,d zoo see his friend Then he
can nyo the farmhouse smil-
in.
worryrny friend" " said
h y. perhaps you won't
J. leave your farm"
@ he few days Grover
G.. nd had been quietly al
We. First he had called upon
c.. Van Kirk, who is a heavy
Ian 5wner in the vicinity.
9w much for the Griggs
farm?' he asked. The captain
had paid 5000 for it. The houses
were worth more than that. The
captain pondered.
Chow does 81 800 strike you?"
he asked. 1t struch Mr.. Cleve-
land with visible effect.
"T'll take it," said he.
The deeds conveying the old
farm to Grover Cleveland Of Prin-
ceton, N. j., were recorded last
month. To-day he stands between
the old couple and eviction from
their home.-New York World.