Gridley

Charles Vernon, an American naval officer; born in Loes Ind., in 1845; entered the nited States navy in September, 1860; was promoted midshipman July 16, 1862; commander, March 4, 1868; and captain, March 12, 1868; and shortly after was ordered to the Pacific station. When he reached Hong Kong, China, he was Placed in_command ‘of the cruiser “ Olympia,” the flagship of the Asiatic fleet. On the morning of May 1, 1898, Captain Gridley skillfully managed the “ Olympia” during the engagement at ie nill a Bay and delivered the broadside which destroyed the flagship of the Spanish fleet. Though very ill, he commanded his ship throughout the fight.