Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, July 16, 1898, Page 3

A STARTLED MOTHER. From the Freeport (1ll.) Bulletin, While busy at work in her home Mrs. William Shay, corner of Taylor and Han- cock Avenues, Freeport, Ill, was startled by hearing a noise just behind her. Turning quickly che saw creep- ing toward herherfour- year-old daughter, Beatrice. The child moved over the floor with an ef- Ke\spfort, but seemed filled 3 with joy, at fe i Mrs. Shay Was Starttea. f0ding her rest of the happening is best told in the mother’s own words. She said: “On the 28th of Sept. 1896, while in the bloom of health, Beatrice was suddenly and severely afflicted with spinal meningitis. Strong and vigorous before, in five weeks she became feeble and suffered from a peralrde stroke which twisted her head ck to the side and made itimpossible for her tomovealimb. Her speech, however, was not affected. We called in our family doctor, one of the most experienced and successful practitioners in the city. He considered the case a very grave one. 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Lamable to do all my own work and can walk nearly a mile without fatigue; something I had not been able to do for over two years. »Your medicine has done me more good than all the doctors.” BRAVE HOBSON | IS EXCHANGED THE ARMY AND NAVY GREETS Tub EIGHT ECROS WITH WILD ACCLAIM, The Naval Constructor and His Men on Being Released by the Span-| iards Are Given One of the Most! i Tumultuous Ovations That Ever Hleroes Received—Lieut. [obson Describes His Experience While Sinking the Merrimac and Tells How He Fared as a Captive. From the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Gen. Shafter’s Headquarters, Before Santiago, Wednesday, by the Dispatch Boat Golden Rod, to Port Antonio, Ja- maica, July 7.—Equaled only by the dem- onstration of joy at Cervera’s defeat was the magnificent welcome extended by the American forces to-day to Richmond Pearson Hobson and his men. No noble band of heroes cla have been more overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of their comrades than were the brave men of the Merrimac’s crew. Heroes all, they were received back among their comrades amid great rejoicing. Bands played, from countless points the stars and stripes was most affecting. miral, who had at once been struck by the boldness of Hobson's plan when the assistant naval constructor first proposed to sink the Merrimac, displayed a father’s interest in the returning hero. He fairly embraced Hobson, giving him a welcome the sincerity and pleasure of which could not be mistaken. Hardly less delighted over Hobson’s safe return were Capt. Chadwick and his officers. Tells of His Imprisonment. After he had been showered with con- gratulations and compliments by the men on the flagship, I asked Mr. Hobson about his experience on the Merrimac and while he was a Spanish prisoner. “I must be excused from speaking about the Merrimac for the present,” he replied. “I must, of course, first make my official report to Admiral Sampson. But really,” Hobson added modestly, “what we did was not much of a feat.” “Were you surprised at your reception by Admiral Cervera?’ I asked. “Well,” was the reply, ‘‘the Spanish admiral complimented me on the effort we had made. *Cervera was kind to all of us. He seemed to think he could not do too much for us.” I asked Mr. Hobson about the confine- ment of himself and his men in Morro, and inquired particularly as to whether they were alarmed during the bombard- ments of Santiago’s defenses by the American fleet. “We were confined in Morro castle but four days,” Mr, Hobson replied. “During that time we were not disturbed in any way. In fact, at no time were we in danger, because it happened that the fleet did all of its bombarding either before LIEUT. R. P. HOBSON, WHOM THE SPANIARDS HAVE RELEASED. fluttered in the breeze, and men cheered themselves rse. Whistles on half a dozen vessels in the vicinity notified Hob- ; son’s band that further honors were | awaiting them on the water even while | they were receiving the plaudits of the American forces on land. Unique and inspiring was the welcome j given to the heroes of the Merrimac., En- thusiasm born of joy over their safety and pride in what they did’ pervaded the an forces on land and sea. Their sm given-full vent and there a patriotic scene to witness well worth all the hardships ; and exposures it had cost those present. ws came by the military telegraph | line shortly before 4 o'clock this after- | noon that Assistant Naval Constructor Jobson and his men had been transferred to the Americans and that they were entering Gen. Wheeler's camp. Presently | bands were playing, officers and men were , shouting for joy, flags were flying, men were throwing their hats high in the air | and army regulations were being cast to the winds. Our officers made no attempt to restrain their men, but such an at- tempt would have been useless. When Hobson 2ppeared within the lines at 4/ o'clock the band played ‘When Johnny | Ccmes Marching Home.” The enthusi- asm of our men knew no bounds. Never } did heroes have a more inspiring recep- } tion in the field. Their advance through the lines from Santiago to Siboney was } a triumphal march in which the’ cheer- ing thousands vied with one another in their efforts to do the greatest honor to the men just released from prison. Hobson rode on a horse, while George Charette, Oscar Deignan, John Kelly, Daniel Montague, J. E. Murphy and John P. Phillips, the other members of the Merrimac crew, walked on behind. All were well dressed, having been pro- vided with new uniforms When Hob- son and his men arrived at Siboney they found the flagship New York lying a} short distance out, waiting to take them on board. A boat from the flagship came ashore and the dispatch boats in the vi- cinity made another demonstration, and the Merrimac'’s crew, who arrived at Siboney at dusk, were being transferred to the New York. Whistles blew ‘and men cheered. The whole ship’s company fairly went wild when Hobson went aboard. They re- called the early morning scene of the day the Merrimac was sunk, when Hobson, absolutely fearless and full of determina- tion, had gone down the ladder to take charge of the Merrimac on her final cruise. None of the men on the New York ever expected to see him again. When Hobson reached the deck of the flagship one of the first to greet him meeting ‘was Admiral Sampson. Their we were taken to Morro or after we had left there.” “You were imprisoned in the city itsert after tne first four days, then?” “No. From Morro we went on board the Reina Mercedes, which the Spanish were using as a hospital ship. During the firing on Friday many windows of the ship were broken by American bullets, but no one was hurt.” “How abcut your hopes and fears dur- irg imprisonment? Did you expect to go aboard an |American vessel again ‘This question brought a smile to Hob- son's face. He allowed his memory to arift back over the events of the pre- ceding weeks. He did not answer for a moment. “I was greatly depressed at times,” he i said presently, “as were the cther men of the Merrimac’s crew. ‘I had a slight attack of fever, but it did not last long. Yes, 1 am entirely well now, and hope to participate in the war from now until its close.” Mr. Hcebson again referred feelingly to the manrer in which he and his men had been treated while they weve prisoners. “Mr. Ramsden, the British consul, was very kind to me on several occasions,” said Hobson, “and so was the Spanish commander, Nevertheless, you may be sure I am glad that all of our men came through safely.” The exchange of Hobson and his men was effected in retura for three Spanish officers and seven pcivates, who had been taken ss prisoners by the American forces. Relates His Adventures, © I saw Mr. Hobson later in the evening, after he had made his report to Admiral Sampson and he consented to give a fuller interview about his experiences. Being very modest, he does not fully realize the great sensation his exploit caused, but he spoke in glowing terms of the courage and bravery of his crew. “We have been thirty-three days in a Spanish prison,’’ said Mr. Hobson, ‘‘and the more I think about it, the more mar- velous it seems that we are alive. It was about 3 o'clock in the morning when the Merrimac entered the narrow chan- nel and steamed in under the guns of Morro castle. The stillness of death pre- vailed. It was so dark that we could seareely see the headland. planned to drop our starboard anchor at a certain point to the right of the chan- nel, reverse our engines and then swing the Merrimac around, sinking her directly across the channel. “This plan was adhered to, but circum- stances rendered its execution impossible. When the Merrimac poked her nose into the channel, our troubles commenced. The deadly silence was broken by the The American ad- from the shore. I made her out to be a picket boat. She ran close up, under the stern of the Merrimac and fired several shots from what seemed to be’ 3-pounder guns. The Merrimac rudder was carried away by this fire. That is why the col- lier was not sunk across the channel. “We did not discover the loss of the rudder until Murphy cast anchor. We then found that the Merrimac would not answer to the helm and was compelled to make the best of the situation. The run up the channel was very exciting. The picket boat had given the alarm, and in a moment the guns of the Vizcaya, the Almirante Oquendo and of the shore batteries were turned upon us. Submarine mines and torpedoes were exploded all about us, adding to the ex- citement. The mines did no damage, al- though we could hear rumbling and could feel the ship tremble. “We were running without lights and only the darkness saved us from utter destruction. When the ship was in the desired position and we found that the rudder was gone, I called the men on deck. While they were launching the catamaran, I Touched Off the Explosion. “At the same moment, two torpedoes, fired by the Reina Mercedes, struck the Merrimac amidships. I cannot say whether our own explosives or the Span- ish torpedoes did the work, but the Mer- rimae was lifted out of the water and almost rent asunder. “As she settled down, we scrambled overboard and cut away the catamaran. A great cheer went up from the forts and warships as the hold of the collier foundered, the Spaniards thinking that the Merrimac was an American warship. “We attempted to get out of the har- bor in the catamaran, but a strong tide was running and daylight found us still struggling in t\e water. Then, for the first time, the Spaniards saw us, and a boat from the Reina Mercedes picked us up. It was then shortly after 5 o'clock in the morning, and we had been in the water more than an hour. We were taken aboard the Reina Mercedes and later were sent to Morro castle. “In Morro we were confined in cells in the inner side of the fortress, and were there the first day the fleet bombarded Morro. I could only hear the whistling of the shells and the noise they made when they struck, but I judged from the conversation of the guards that the shells did considerable damage. “After this bombardment Mr. Ramsden, the British consul, protested and we were removed to the hospital, There I was separated from the other men in our crew and could see them only by special permission. Montague and Kelly fell ill two weeks ago, suffering from malaria, and I was permitted to visit them twice. Mr. Ramsden was very kind to us and demanded that Montague and Kelly be removed to better quarters in the hos- pital. This was done. “As for myself, there is little to say. 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