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The evening times., 1898-06-24
LONGS LETTER TO HoBSoN.
The Secretary of the Navy Praises
the Young Omcer's HerOisM.

Secretary of the Navy Long has sent
to Assistant Naval Constructor r. P.
Hobson, in care of the commander-in-
chief of the North Atlantic squadron, an
inspiring letter, commencing him for the
extraordinary heroism he displayed in
sinking the collier Merrimac in the har-
Dor of Santiago de Cuba.
The letter was written shortly after
the Secretary had recommended to the
President that Mr.. Hobson be advanced
ten numbers in his corps. but the recon-
mendation was not carried out, for the
reason that Representative Pearson, the
uncle of the young hero, requested that
action be delayed until Mr. Hobson could
be communicated with. A bill Is now
pending in Congress for the transfer of
Mr.. Hobson to the line. with the rank of
lieutenant commander. The Secretary's
letter to Mr. Hobson is dated June 20, and
begins:
Sir-The department has been waiting for your
exchange before addressing a letter of commenda-
ton to you in reference to your success in de-
signedly sinking the L. S. s. Merrimac in the mar
row entrance of the harbor Of Santiago de Cuba.
Cuba, in the early morning OF June 3, 1895; but as
the exchange hoped for has been delayed, the de
partment will not wait for that action to take
place.
Secretary Long then quotes Rear Ad-
1nlraI sampson letter, ueScrlDlIlS anu
praising Mr.. Hobson's achievement.
which already has been printed. and con-
tinues:
II exceedingly gratifying to the department
to receive from the commander-n-ch of the
North Atlantic station such a letter calling spe
cial attention to your extraordinary her0ism on
the occasion referred to. Readiness for emer
gency, fertility of resource and such extraordinary
heroism you displayed in taking the Merrimac
into the entrance of the harbor of Santiago de Gu
ba. under the most calling fire from the shore hat
teries of the enemy, at the risk Of almost certain
death to yourself and your brave associates this
duty, qualifications most enviable for any
naval officer to possess, your action even calling
from the Spanish admiral in a most signal man.
ner. expression highly commendatory of your
brave act.
The department takes this occasion TO most
heartily congratulate you upon your most distin-
guished conduct and avails itself of this oppor-
funity to inform you that il has taken steps to
give you some professional reward, as recommend
ed by the commander chief, which the depart.
ment hopes will be gratifying to you. and at the
same time assures you that your gallant act not
ozly reflects additional lrser upon the traditional
glories of the Navy but that you held in CRATE
full remembrance by your felow-countrynen and
appreciated by the whole civilized world.
This letter was personally signed by
Secretary Long. 1t will be held by Ad-
miral Sampson until an opportunity is
found to convey 1t to the young officer,
now prisoner in Santiago de Cuba
The evening times., 1898-06-24
COntented in Camp.

Centerville. Nd, June 24.-Mr Joseph
Parvis, formerly clerk to the county COM
missioners of this county resigned his
office to enlist in the Army. and was as
signed to Company NJ, of the Fifth Mary
letter to the local lodge of knights of
Pythias. of which he is a member. In
1t he says: I'VE have a lovely situation
about 800 yards from Tampa Bay, a beau
tiful sheet, reminding me of Eastern Bay.
The constant breeze renders 1t a para
disc in comparison with Camp Thomas.
The nights are delightful. and except
from 9 to we are comfortable.
Our table is not all that the epicure
would desire, but we have been living on
the fat of the land and If / ever again
feel kindly toward a hog it will be of
razor-back variety. totally devoid of adj
pose. l guess We have eaten all the pork
left over from the last war and are now
getting fresh beef every day. We have
not tasted bread five times since we left
Baltimore, and I account for this by
reasoning that the dentists are in league
with the commissary, for hardtack is de-
structive to teeth. But I am satisfied.
fat, dirty and need shaving. I feel disap-
pointed at not having been sent to Gu
ba for 1 want to go to the front, and
think that every man without a family
owes his services to his country. / like
the service and all officers with whom /
have come in contact All the boys are
much In need of tobacco and a bath We
have spent all our cash and are praying
for pay day.
II hope to reach either Cuba or home in
the early Fall They are having church a
little ways from here, but was afraid of
a collection and remained away and util-
ixed the time by doing some washing and
am now in very primitive costume while
my clothes are drying. The camp is very
healthy, not a man Of our regiment being
in the hospital. and II those in power will
continue to improve the menu and send
US against the enemy. we would be as
contented as a regiment OF soldier boys
could expect"
The evening times., 1898-06-24
NEWS FROM WHITE CITIES
A Major and His sweetheart Are
Married at Ch:ckamauga.
MAKING A MODEL CAMP
Trooo. Will Find Miami Ready Tor
Their RcccptiGn-Wster Pipes
Have Been Laid Through the
Company streets and Eieetric-
Light Wires Have Been strung.

,-b;ckamauga Park. Ga. June 2i-The
monotony of camp life for the officers
of the New York regiments was most
pleasantly broken yesterday by militia
ry wedding The groomsman was Major
George Gray Ward. of the Twelfth reg
;,,.,t and the bride Mrs. Edith Clark,
of New York.
Major Ward and Mrs. Clark had been
ep,aped for some time. Their wedding
had hean definitely set for the early fall.
Then came the war and Major Word
was called away. After his ARRIVAL mere
the MAJOR. realizing that he might be
called to Cuba or elsewhere. and the we'd
ding indefinitely postponed. urged his
nancee TO come here and be married. and
won her consent.
Major Ward and the officers of the
Twelfth and the other New York regi-
meuts went to Chattanooga at IL o'clock.
and were soon In the Second Presbyte-
rian Church, the north half OF which
had been reserved for Army officers The
rest of the church was occupied by civ
ilians.
The marriage took place at noon. The
bride was dressed in a handsome gown
of pale green silk. trimmed with lace.
She carried a bouquet of vioiets ana
American Beauty roses. Major Ward
wore full dress uniform. The ceremony
was performed by DR.. Terry. the Tweifth
Regiment chaplain.
At the conclusion of the ceremony the
officers arose, drew their swords. ana
with them formed an arch of steel under
which the major and Mrs Ward passed
,>rn.a..jaT down the aisle.
The ushers were Capt. W. T. Romaine,
Cant + Il. Haden, Lieut.. Burr and Lieut..
F. l.. V Hoppin. all of the Twelfth Resi-
ment.
The Eighth New York received y, re-
c-rits from New York today. All were
in first-class condition. and not appar-
entity wearied by their long trip Quar-
termaster Wentworth was kept hustiing
all day supplying the men with clothing
and supplies.
The regimental entertainment given by
the Eighth boys last night was great
success. An excellent musical program
was rendered, and there were several
wrestling and sparring matches. The Of
ficials were Lieut.. Jacobson. manager:
c. F. Orr stage manager: Joseph Levi,
announcer: Lieut. Yacobe. referee, and
Lieut. Frost. timer.
Trainor, of Company D. and Torphy. of
Company X. spared three rounds at $50
rounds; Wagner. of Company A, and
Coyle, of Company d. three rounds. at
100 pounds; Cunningham. of Company H.
and Rice. of Company X. three falls at
wrestling. Others who took part were
Heany and Sanderman, comedians: Slu-
ber. of Company F. pantomime; OCon-
nor. of Company F. champion accordion
PLAYER of Long Island: Sergeant ]. Park
er, of Company II, bayonet and sword
The evening times., 1898-06-24
Col. $. V. r.. Cruser Dead.

New York. June 2i-Col. S. Van Rens-
selaer Cruger died suddenly at s O'Clock
last evening at his country home in Bay
Vile. L. l.
Col. Cruger had been ailing for several
months. but came almost daily to his
office in this city at No. ls7 Fulton
Street.
Col Stephen Van Rensselaer, Cruger
was born in this city on May 9. Is4i
He belonged to one of the Oldest of the
Dutch families. His ancestors came
from Holland early in the seventeenth
century. and John Cruger his great
grandfather. was the first mayor of New
York. His grandfather. also John Cru
ger. was the first president of the Cham
Der of Commerce.
His grandfather on his mothers side
was Stephen Van Rensselaer,, of Al
bany. who was lieutenant governor of
the State.
Col Cruger received his education in
Europe. and was there when the civil
war began. He came home. and at the
age of eighteen Joined the 15Oth Regf-
ment of New York Volunteers. and went
to the front as first lieutenant.
He was a Republican in politics, and
devoted much of his time and money to
promoting the success of the party. He
was chairman of the Newark County
committee for five successive terms He
was nominated for lieutenant governor
with Warner Miller in the disastrous
campaign OF 1888. when the State ticket
went down In defeat.
He was identified with the Union
League and Republican Club element of
the party, and was a warm friend of
Mayor Strong. His friends strongly
urged his nomination for mayor in 1891.
in place of Col. Strong. and nearly sue
ceeded in bringing it about. He was
repeatedly asked to accept office, but
he always declined.
The evening times., 1898-06-24
LITTLE TRAVEL TO EUROPE.
War and Increased Rates Lesse
the Number of Tourists

New York June 2t-Betweer he war
and the increase in steamship passenger
rates transatlantic traffic has been badly
crippled. Agents of tourists parties es-
innate the falling of to be at least 80 per
cent from the travel of last Summer
which was marked as an exceed>.-sy
poor season.
In consequence of the decrease in busi-
ness the North German Lloyd Steamship
Company has withdrawn the Afier, Fulda
and Werra from its Mediterranean ser
vice, the Anchor line has cancelled the
sailings of the City of Rome and several
other lines have limited the number of
sailings.
a Brooklyn tourist agent. who in 1895
booked more than loo passengers. will
send less than 100 this season.
They are afraid of the phantom Span
ish fleets. and they can't afford to meet
the increase in the price of tickets he
said. The increase in the rates of the
slower steamers has had much to do with
It. Teachers. professors and students
who have been in the habit of taking the
slower steamers feel the advance.
think it has been a mistake on the part of
the companies, and they realize it now"
The evening times., 1898-06-24
e23 Pennsylvania Avenue.

council to make all arrangements for the
right of way.
The Rev. DIR. Henry O. McCook and the
Rev. DR.. Joseph Krauskopf of the Ma
tional Relief Commission, of Philadelphia
arrived here today. and are making ar
rangements to put up a large hospital
building. There is a feeling here that on
account of so many troops going forward
TO Gen. Shafter no troops will be sent here
till next week. No word has been receiv-
ed here as yet as to when troops will be
sent, nor has the railroad had any orders
TO supply cars.
Tampa.
Tampa, Fla, June 2-Gen. Howard
Carroll. of New York. accompanied by
former Representative Poole, of Syra-
cuse. n. Y. arrived here today.
They were sent by Gov. Black to make
a thorough investigation of the condition
of New York volunteers here. as many
disquieting reports have been sent out.
some even going so far as to declare
that the soldiers were starving as we'll
as being mistreated.
Gen. Carroll and Mr.. Poole visited the
Sixty-ninth New York and Second New
York today. Without a word of warn
ing to the commanding officers, they
made thorough investigation of the
camps at lunch time. and found an am
pie supply of palatable food
These visitors interviewed members of
the regiments. and no complaint was re-
ceived other than that they had not been
given bountiful supply of onions.
Gen Carroll authorized the statement
that the New York volunteers here and
at Camp Alger are receiving exception
ally good fare. AS the men are here Off
cially. this should satisfy the fathers and
mothers who have made hundreds of
complaints to the State. as the result of
false reports.
Gen. Carroll said that delay in paying
the State troops was more or less due to
the fact that payrolls were not being
made out by those in charge of the
regiments
The evening times., 1898-06-24
TROOPS WELL BEHAVED.
Ten Thousand Men Paid i'm Jackson
VILE and No Disorder Follows.

Jacksonville, Fla, June 24.-AlthOugh
10000 troops have been paid off within the
last forty-eight hours. scenes of disorder
are few. Gen. Lee was determined not to
have the riots that prevailed at Tampa
repeated here, and he gave instructions
that good order must be kept
The provost guard in town was doubled
and the men were supplied with ball
cartridges. They had orders to shoot If
their challenges were not obeyed. There
has been but little trouble. however. and
not more than a score out of the ten
thousand have been arrested. and the
citizens have complimented them in the
strongest terms for thir good conduct.
Some of the seventeen trains with
troops from Mobile for Miami are ex-
pected to pass here tonight. There are
six regiments on the way
The evening times., 1898-06-24

A new era in the celebration of Inde-
Fourth of July.
Both the Army and the Navy are striv-
ing with the direct object in view. among
others. of making the American record
of the war as fine as possible before In
dependence Day.
The idea of stronger effort and more
aggressive action for the two weeks be-
fore the next great anniversary of Ameri-
can independence was suggested by Presi-
dent Mckinley to one of the war men,
bers of his Cabinet two or three davs
ago. 1t has been spoken of frequently
since then by officers in the Army and
Navy.
This will be one Of the most glorious
Fourths since the signing of the Decla-
ration of Independence" an officer of the
Navy said this morning in discussing the
war situation.
There is every reason to believe that
the Stars and Stripes will be flying over
the Philippines and at many points near
Santiago de Cuba, II not over the forts
and the town itself
There Is good reason to hope that Ger
vera's ships will be flying the flag.
Another vigorous attempt is to be
made to secure the freedom of Hobson
and his men, so that they may celebrate
the day with their countrymen.
There will be several new heroes. whose
fame will last always. to inspire the pat
riotism of the day. Dewey. Hobson and
his men. Powell. Lieut.. Blue. Bagley and
the others all will be remembered on this
Fourth and on every other Fourth.
Hawaii will be the property of the
United states almost surely although
the flag may not be flying on the islandsl
The evening times., 1898-06-24
Dignity for "America.-

AT the suggestion of Governor Blox-
ham of Florida. made recently 10 the Sec
retary of War; orders have been issued
to all army posts that america" shall
be played by Army bands separately from
other airs and not Incorporated in med
leys or played with variations 1t is now
the custom for Army men to uncover
when the national anthem is played. and
this custom cannot well be followed when
bands play the national air with varia-
tions or as part of a medley.
The evening times., 1898-06-24
War Loan scares Spain.

Philadelphia. June 4.-Eugene R. Hoi-
den. of London, who is connected with a
leading banking institution of the Me-
tropolis of Great Britain. is stopping here
Mr.. Holden says the difference between
the financial resources of the United
States and of Spain alone should show
the Spaniards the utter hop ;s.aAAess of
the war they are waging and when the
full meaning of the outcome OF our call
for the 5000. 100000 loan bursts upon the
Spaniards there will probably be some
strong peace talk in Madrid.
The evening times., 1898-06-24
$500 Excursion to the Sea- &5.OO
shore vim PennsyIyanfa Roilru..l

For Atlantic City. Cape May, Ocean
City and Sea Isle City. Tickets on sale
for II a. m. and 12:i5 p. m. trains Fridays
and Saturdays until September TO- 1895
good to return until the following Tue.
days. at rate of s.. including transfer Of
passenger in Philadelphia, commencing
June "a.
su,tu.&tha. m mon, wed&frip. m until Sept 10
The evening times., 1898-06-24

Mr. P. Ketcnam Of Pike City. Cal. says:
During my brothers late sickness from
sciatic rheumatism, Chamberlain's Pain
Balm was the only remedy that gave him
any relief" Many others have testified
to the prompt relief from pain which this
linirnent affords. For sale by Henry
Evans, wholesale and retail druggist. 93S
F. Street northwest and Connecticut Ave
nue. and 8 Street northwest. and 1423
Maryland Avenue northeast
The evening times., 1898-06-24
Hawkins and Sullivan to Meet.

New York. June 2i.-At the Lenox Club tonight
Del Hawkins. Of California. and Spike Sullivan,
OF Ireland. will box twenty five rounds at 100
pounds. The bout has attracted considerable at.
tenton, especially from betting men, the Cali
fOrnians making Hawkins hot favorite to win.
At the conclusion of the fight the winner will be
Challenged by Joe Cans and Frank Erne.
The evening times., 1898-06-24

While you're out for a ride stop in
at "The Alhambra" Garden, 4th and e
ne. It's fine resting place. Wash.
Brewery Co.'S beers served fresh from
the vaults. Crabs, sandwiches. etc. to
enjoy with your beer. Bring the ladies'
They'll enjoy it.
The evening times., 1898-06-24
Weekend EAcursion. VI. n n

From Washington to Annapolis juno
ton. Frederick, Charlestown, and inter-
mediate points at greatly reduced rates.
Tickets sold Saturday and Sunday dur
ing the season, valid for return until Mon
day following. je10-w&f
The evening times., 1898-06-24
Murder and Suicide.

Trentoa n J., June 24.-In q ft Of insane love
Perry Elliott yesterday shot and instantly killed
Effie Kelly, and then shot himself. Miss Kelly
was talking with a young man in front OF her
home when Elliott shot her. His dead body was
found shortly afterward-
The evening times., 1898-06-24

You can develop your muscles and form
by drinking Heurich's beers. Phone 63I
for case of Maerzen. Senate. Extra Pale
or Lager Beer or Sparkling Stock Ale.
The evening times., 1898-06-24

Drink Heurich's beers If you want the
best; they are the best brewed- Maerzen,
Senate. Extra Pale and Lager Beer and
Sparkling Stock Ale are the brands.
The evening times., 1898-06-24
Weekend d. & o. Seashore Excur-
HfOuA.

Beginning June "a to Atlantic City, Cape
May, Sea Isle City and Ocean City. N.
Tickets good. going, on 1000 a. m. and
12:0o noon trains. Fridays and SATURDAYS
NaId FOR return until Tuesday following
at rate of IS. w&f-tosea
The evening times., 1898-06-24
Money to Loan on

Household Eurnkar.. Plasos, &c. with.
out removal from owners possession: PAYNE nts
received on principal. which reduces the cost OF
carrying; all business strictly confidential; no
expense to applicant il loan is not made. eff
cient service enables to act promptly on all
applications See u before going elsewhere.
Capital Loan Guarantee Co..
6o7 F Street N. w.
The evening times., 1898-06-24
ConRre.sman Perkin. Defeated.

Lemars, Iowa, June 24.-Congressman George D.
Perkins was defeated for denomination in the
Eleventh district Republican convention ycster-
day. Jurtge Lot Thomas, Of Storm Lake. was
the successful candidate.
The evening times., 1898-06-24
L|DERTY's TONES TO RING
Inaugurating a New Era in
Freedoms Cause.
COMING OF A GLORIOUS DAY

The Next Fourth of July VIII In All
ries by the Nations Armies and
Glorify the valor of New Ameri-
can Heroes.
Mohave County miner., 1898-08-13
Bloodletting at blackberry.

Last Sunday morning the Sheriff's Of
tice was notified that serious stsbbing
affair had occurred at blackberry, and
asked that an officer be sent out at once.
Asa Harris and DR. Ealy vent up on the
first train, the Doctor to attend the
wounded and the deputy to apprehend
the offender. The story Of the ARRAY, as
we CLEAN 1t, is as follows: Several Of the
cowboys Of blackberry were having hi.
larious time in one OF the saloons, when
trouble occurred between Harry Gray and
German whose name we have not
learned. Gray is not an adapt with his
fists, and to even up matters be used his
knife on the German, cutting quite Sc
we're cash on the Tuton's hand Later
on, scrap occurred between Gray and a
section boss named Brady. Brady threw
Gray to the floor and was doing him In
the most approved style, when the latter
caught Brsdy's Thumb in his mouth and
chewed It almost off. As the fight went
on, Gray got his pocket knife open and
proceeded to do business with it. The
cutting was done so rapidly that no one
could interfere until 1t was oyer. 1t was
then found that Brady had cut ranging
from the left nipple down across the alb
domen to the right- The knife had only
passed through the outer skin, the lining
Of the cavity not being cut in single
place. Several other stab wounds in the
head and breast we're painful but not &c
rious. Gray had decsmped, but Deputy.
Sheriff Harris took up his trail and found
him at Lookout, sleeping off the effects Of
his debauch. He was taken to Kingman
and lodged in Jail. Judge Redman placed
his bail at 2,OOOs, but so far none have
been given.
DR.. Ealy says that none Of Brady's
wounds are DANGEROUS with the exception
OF the. thumb. which was terribly lsscerat.
ed by Gray's teeth. From this wound
there are fears Of blood poison. The sur
geon at Albuquerque, where Brady was
sent, concurs 10 the views OF Dr. Ealy.
Henry Gray has been a resident Of
Mohave county for four years, and is q
cowboy. He has charge Of Phil Hsrdin's
ranch near blackberry. He was never
considered dangerous character. 1t ia
| underatood that he can viye hail iu any
amount below 5,000$.
Mohave County miner., 1898-08-13

A. A Dougherty, a railroad promoter
Of Los Angeles. arrived in Kingmsn
Wednesday last and has gone out AS far
as Temple Bar to look into the feasabil'
Ivy Of railroad into that country IRON
some point on the Santa Fe Pacific. He
will visit the mining camps all along the
Cerbat range before he returns. He
seems to be in earnest in the matter oi
railroad building and hope he will gain a
favorable Impression of the country ~
the range.
Mohave County miner., 1898-08-13

Some Of the biggest shippers oyer the
Coyote Hill wagon road declare that they
will never ship ton Of material over the
hill until the road has been fixed. II
something is not soon done freight will
be shipped out from Hancock. The
Board Of Supervisors should at once or
der the county surveyor to locate road
over the mountain and let contracts at
once for its construction. Millions Of
dollars worth OF ores and material go
over this road yearly and the lives and
property Of our citizens should not longer
be endangered by makeshift road and
bridge.
Mohave County miner., 1898-08-13

Colin luminous, we'll known mining
man of Yavapai county and Ferd. Nellis,
Of Williams, have b,nded the Payroll,
Cham pion and Twins mines OF j. M.
Murphy and J. J. Hawkins. The mines
are among the richest lead properties o'
the county and as the operators ARE
thorough mining men We may look for
a consummation Of the sale. A force ol
men have already been put to work.
Mohave County miner., 1898-08-13

The Democratic Territorial Com mittee
has called a convention to meet IN Pres.
colt, September Goth, for the purpose Of
outlining the policy Of the party, and nom.
mating a candidate for delegate to con-
gress. f. E. Ellenwood will be the can
didate for congress. The Republicans
will meet at Flagstaff on September l4th i.
Either Col. Brodie or Gov. Murphy will
be the candidate. Both men are etropg
silver adyoc ates.
Mohave County miner., 1898-08-13

A horse belonging to the W. II. Tag.
gart Mercantile Company attached to a
buggy ran away near Johnson's Valley
ranch and badly wrecked the vehicle.
The little boy OF Mrs. E l. Lee, who was
in the buggy, was thrown through the
top and painfully though not seriously
injured. The runaway took place Mon
day afternoon and the little fellow has
since almost entirely recovered from the
shock.