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merits as fighters. The drills that 1 wit
| messed were a travesty on modern military
ideas. While they were undergoing their
evolutions the soldiers were talking to eacl
other and smoking as freely and uncoE-
cernedly as they would do in their mess
| rooms. From my observation of them,
should not consider them very formida BILE
antagonists on the field of battle
Naturally there was much talk about
the Maine disaster, and so far as could
ascertain, from my conversation with
Americans and with those not entirely I'M
der the influence of the Spaniards the
opinion was universal that the Maine had
been destroyed by an external agency,
and almost every person with whom
discussed the subject in Cuba expects that
the finding of the American court of in
quiry will substantiate this view.
There is a divergence of opinion on the
island as to the proba bilties of war be-
tween Spain and the United States, and I
am sure that l am within the bounds of
the truth when 1 say that almost the en-
tire native population would welcome any
turn of events, however tragic, that would
wrest Cuba from Spanish dominion. This
is true, not only of those who are avowed-
ly favorable to a war for independence,
but of many of those who are ranked as
Spanish sympathizers, but who are at
heart advocates of Cuban independence.
The fact is that even in Havana the allie
glance to Spain is of very weak and
doubtful character, and if war should come
it will be found that there will be an up
rising in that city against the mother
country which would be most important
factor in shortening the contest and de-
Gliding it against SPAIN"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-24

WARSHIP FOR GREAT LAKES.
The Big Naval Appropriation of $780,
100000 Includes Money for
the New Vessel.

Washington, March 21.-The work of
the subcommittee on naval affairs was
finished Saturday evening, with the re-
suit that a total appropriation of $780,
100000 will be recommended, including
100000 for warship for the great
lakes. The subcommittee completed
the draft late, and it will be laid before
the full committee this morning. 1t
will be reported to the house in the
afternoon, and it is expected its consid-
Grafton will be entered upon Tuesday.
AS finally completed, the hill car
ries appropriations aggregating in
round numbers $4,000, 900, and author
ICES the ultimate expenditure of S10,-
100000 more. The item for three bat
tlcships, not to cost more than $1,000
600 each, is the largest one, save the
pay of the navy, in the bill. One-th;rd
of their cost, $3,O0O,OOO, is appropriated.
For the five dry docks authorized to be
constructed at Portsmouth, Boston,
League Island, Mare Island and Algiers,
S1,125,0O0 is appropriated, to be equally
divided among them. This was the es-
innate of the department of the amount
that could be profitably expended in
their construction the first year. AL
the docks save that at AlgieYs, which
will be of steel, will be of wood.
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LOOTED BY BURGLARS.
Thieves Blow Open the Safe of n bank
at Franklin. ILL.,, and Secure
$4,000 in Cash.

Franklin, H., March 21.-The Bank
OF Franklin was robbed of $4,000 in
cash Friday night, and the burglars
were successful in making their escape.
The men had broken open blacksmith
shop near by and with tools secured
there forced open the front door of the
bank, and once inside they wrenched
the locks from the brick and stone
vault containing the Diebold safe. The
combination on the safe was wrenched
off by an alligator wrench, and a charge
OF nitroglycerin inserted. The explo-
sion must have been terrific, for parts
of the safe were blown almost through
the brick vault. All the money except
$500 in silver and 81. 900 in currency was
III gold. After the robbery the men
stole hand car and went to Jackson
vile, the car being found near there
Sunday afternoon and also two of the
safety deposit boxes stolen from the
bank. The money taken was mostly in
bills. The robbery was not discovered
until the bank was opened for business
Saturday morning, so the robbers had
six or eight hours in which to get away.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-24
wELL-KNOWN WOMAN DEAD.
DR.. Elizabeth s. Dnlbey-Norred, q
Noted Physician, Passes Away
in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis, Mimi, March 21.-Dr.
Elizabeth S. Dalbey-Norred died here
Sunday. She was born in Wells county,
IND, October ID, 1843. November 16,
1865, she was married to DIR. Charles H.
Norred, surgeon in the Seventh Hi
nois cavalry. In 1881 she was graduated
from the Woman's medical college, of
Chicago. Her standing in the profess
sion was represented by membership
in the Illinois State Medical society,
Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky Trio
Medical societies, the American Med
ical society, the Society of Physicians
and Surgeons, Minneapolis, Hennepin
County Medical society, and the Min
aesota Medical society. She was also
connected with various hospitals and
church work The remains will be
taken to Elkhart, H., for burial.
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SHE FLIES OUR FLAG
Old Glory Unfurled from Masthead
of the Amazonas.
Contamination Of the Deal with Bra
ell Is Marked by Interesting Cere-
monies I'm the Port of Graves
end, England.

Gravesend, England, March 19.-The
cruiser Amazonas, built by the Arm
strongs for Brazil and purchased by the
United States, was formally transferred
from the Brazilian flag to the stars and
stripes shortly after IL o'clock in the
morning.
The ceremony was simple and dig
nified, aud to the Brazilian officers it
was somewhat pathetic.
Lieut.. Commander Colwell, United
States naval attache, accompanied by
Ensign Roberts, Assistant Engineer
Morris and Consul General Osborne, ar
rived on board shortly after II a. m. The
chief officers of the coast guard and a
number of customs officers all in uni
form were already on board. Lieut..
Commander Colwell and his party were
received at the gangway by Lieut.. San
tos, and were escorted to the captains
cabin, where they were received by,
Commander Cores. In reply to Lieut..
Commander Colwell's inquiry, Com
mander Cores said he was ready to
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IS INDESCRIBABLE.
Senator Gallinger Draws n Picture
of Utter Wretchedness and
Destitution I'm Cuba.

Washington, March Ex-senator CAL
linger was at the capitol Friday for the
first time since his return from Cuba.
When requested to make a statement
as to his observations on the condition
of affairs on that island he responded:
you can sign my name to any picture
you may draw of utter wretchedness, des-
titutiop and hellishness in that country.
The condition of affairs, so far as 1 had
opportunity to observe it, and / was only
in Havana and Matanzas, is simply inde-
scribable. / had not expected to find it
half as bad as it is, and / do not believe
that anyone who simply reads the accounts
and does not see for himself can form an
adequate idea of the situation. The re-
concentrates are wedged into all available
places in those cities and are perishing by
the thousand for want of the commonest
necessaries of life. The best informa ton
obtainable leads to the conclusion that
there have been beyond a doubt 100000
deaths as a result of Spain's brutal policy,
and the tragedy goes on from day to day.
The society of the Red Cross is furnishing
some relief by its efforts, but the most Of
those people are beyond the reach of aid,
whether through medicine or food The
mortality in Matanzas for the last four
months previous to our visit has been
equal to ten times the ordinary death
rate
With reference to the military aspect
of affairs in Cuba, / saw nothing that i'm
pressed me with the idea that Spain knows
much about modern warfare. The soldiers
l saw are not drilled as our soldiers are,
indeed, they lack every element of soldierly
bearing, whatever may be said of their
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wife were shot down, but not before
Chalmers had put up a good fight
against his assailants. The woman was
killed outright and though Chalmers
succeeded in driving off the attacking
party, they left him MORALLY wounded
and he died before daylight.
Sunday morning the body of one
Matthew. an aged white man who lived
at Gibson station, was found near the
Chalmers cabin, pierced with a bullet.
Matthew answers the description given
by Chalmers before he died of one of his
assailants. There were evidences that
Matthew's body had been dragged from
Chalmers house 10 the place where it
was found. gun lay beside the body,
evidently put there to give the impress
sion that the dead man had murdered
the negro and his wife. Deputy United
States marshals are investigating the
killing and it is believed that the muir
derers will be brought to Justice.
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MOB KILLS TWO.
Indian TerritOry-An As
saiIant Killed.

Muskogee, !. T., March 21.-A das-
tardly outrage was committed Saturday
night in the town of Wybark, five miles
north of here, resulting in the death of
two men and woman. The house of
Ed Chalmers. negro who recently
married a white woman, was attacked
during the night by six white men, who
had evidently determined to murder the
negro and his wife, both of whom had
been threatened by white men who dis
liked the union. A door of their cabin
was broken in and the negro and his
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Lieutenant Commander Porter did not
leave the New York. The court is ex-
pccted to reconvene to-day on the Iowa.
President McKinley's Plans.
New York, March 21.-The Herald s
Washington special says: Having posi-
tive knowledge that the report of the
naval court of inquiry involving the
cause of the Maine disaster will show
that the vessel was destroyed by an eH-
ternal agency, President Mckinley is
now formulating note of representa-
ton to Spain and message to congress.
The president intends to take congress
into his entire confidence, and to sub
init the full text of the report, together
with the findings and with statement
setting forth that he has made vigorous
diplomatic representations to Spain.
1t is also intended to send all the Gu
ban correspondence to congress at an
early date.
President Mckinley realizes that the
publication of the report is likely to
create a profound sensation in con-
gress, even though the court is unable
to connect the Spanish government
with the crime. But he has not aban-
doned his purpose of treating the ques-
ton automatically. He appreciates
ttat congress and the country have a
right to all the information in his pos
session, and he intends to transmit the
report and findings to congress at once.
Two Copies Sent by Sicard.
AS another indication of the admins
tration's purpose to take prompt action
it is learned that telegraphic instruc
tons were sent to Rear Admiral Scard
some days ago directing that he request
the court to make two copies of its rec
ord and findings. One of these will be
for congress, the other for Spain. With
the first will go the presidents mes
sage; with the second his demand for
immediate reparation.
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Spain will Not Pay.

Madrid, March IS. The following
scmi-official note was issued here Thurs
day:
1.-THE report of the Spanish commission
on the Maine is not yet known; but, the
statement of several techNical officers, who
have made close examination CT the scene
of the disaster, show 1t was indisputably
due to an internal accident. American as
sertions to the contrary are therefore de-
plored in official quarters as tending
to mislead public opinion and render
the situation still more difficult from the
standpoint of maintaining friendly rela-
lions between the two countries. 1t may
be regarded as certain that should the
American technical commission present
report declaring the disaster to be due to
an external explosion, the public here will
refuse to accept such a finding and any
demand for an indemnity based thereon
will be indignantly repealed by SPAIN"
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SAY RESULT ISKNOWN
ALLEGED Abstract of Finding of
Court of Inquiry.
1T Declares Maine Explosion Was Due
to External Causes RESPONSE
bility Not Fixed-Plans of
President Mckinley.

New York, March 21.-The Herald
has the following special from Tampa,
Fla: Capt. A. S. Barker, United States
navy, started for Washington on the
seven O'Clock train Sunday night. He
bears the court of inquiry finding in the
Maine disaster, and travels as plain Mr..
Barker. While on the Olivette coming
over he deposited cipher documents in
the safe. Mr.. Palmer, a volunteer Off
Ger in the navy, also goes to Washing
ton with important documents. These
were also deposited in the safe of the
Olivette on the way over.
An Alleged Abstract.
Chicago, March 21.-The Tribune's
Key West special says: The report Of
the court of inquiry was sent to Wash
ington last night, signed by Capt. Samp-
son, president, and Capt. Chadwick and
LieHt. Commander Potter. Judge Ad-
vocate Mark signed only the proceed
ings of the court. He came to Key West
from the battleship Iowa On Saturday
afternoon, submitted the conclusions
of the court to Admiral Sicard, and re-
turned to the Iowa at once. Capt. Bar
ker then went to the Iowa and was
given the report. He is now EN- route
for Washington. The report contains
the following conclusions:
First-That the explosion that destroyed
the Maine was from the exterior, on the
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necessary, for it's consideration. The
indications seem to be that the report
will be made public by the middle of the
present week.
SPANS investigation FetIs.
Havana, March 81, via Key West.
Fla.).-The Spanish inquiry into the
Maine disaster has gone to pieces in
seeking to establish the accident the
Dry. This admission is privately made
in government circles. The nature of
the board report will not be changed.
The explosion will be charged to I'M
known causes, but the Spanish finding
will be with view of making case to
be passed on by third party. The
work of the divers has not been thor
ough, yet apparently they have found
so little evidence on which theory OF
internal explosion can be based that the
Spanish court is not willing to stand
unequivocally on the theory of accident,
which it set out to maintain. These
facts have been known for three or four
days. They may account for state
ments from Madrid that the Maine in
cident will not be a cause of war be-
tween the two countries, and also for
hints at arbitrating the disputed ques-
ton of fact.
The cue received from Madrid is to
have n counter case ready, so that sus-
pension of the worlds Judgment can be
asked until diplomacy can arrange a
satisfactory settlement. The evident
hope of Blanco's government is to keep
the Maine incident entirely distinct
from other Cuban questions. Notwith-
standing the lack of confidence in their
own theory of accident, it cannot be
learned that the authorities are doing
anything to uncover the conspirators.
who, it is claimed were responsible for
blowing up the Maine.
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port side, leaving the ram almost in its
original position. driving the bow and for
ward structure to starboard, the after
part OF the ship swinging slightly to star
board and then sinking.
Second-That the first explosion was fol-
lowed by a second in the interior of the
ship as a result of the exterior blow.
Third-That the second explosion was in
the reserve ma gazine, which destroyed the
superstructure of the ship.
Fourth-That the big magazine forward
did not explode. this being demonstrated
beyond doubt
Fifth-That the exterior explosion prob
ably came from a torpedo, evidence that
a mine might have caused the disaster
being produced but not being sufficient to
convince the court.
Sixth-That the impact came under the
hull of the Maine on the port side, blowing
one of the bilge plates to the surface, where
it is still in sight.
Seventh-That the ship is broken in two
and probably cannot be raised.
Eighth-That the forward turret was
hurled far starboard, it's top being intact
Ninth-That the solitary plate showing
above the water is from the bottom port
side.
Tenth-That the bow of the Maine now
points nearly east, while the rest of the
ship lies along line nearly at right
angles.
Eleventh-That the ram of the Maine lies
off to port of where the bow lies, nearly
on line parallel to the body of the ship.
Twelfth-That no evidence was adduced
duplicating the Spanish government or Of
ticials in the knowledge of or preparation
for the destruction of the ship.
1t needs but a few words to explain
that the Maine was destroyed by forces
outside of itself, the destruction be-
-, "A ,l l>,, Nj in 1 ba mi q ri pr
of the ship, resulting from the initial
blow.
A Denial.
Kew West, Fla, March 21.-The court
o. inquiry, according to Rear Admiral
Sicard, will continue its work through
the coming week, and is not yet ready
to make a report on the Maine disaster
The statement that Capt. Albert S
Barker carried the report to Washing
ton is officially denied. The object OF
his flying visit to Key West was not as
certained, outside official circles, unit
Sunday. 1t can be authoritatively
stated that Capt. Barker had nothing
TO do with the court of inquiry. HI
came here on Friday from Tampa on
special mission to investigate the har
Dor defenses, following out some line
suggested by Gen. Wilson, chief of engi
necrs. in his recent inspection of iani
Notifications. Capt. Barker's plans
when he left here Saturday night, wa
to confer with Commander McCalla. O
the Marblehead, who is now at Tampa
and he will probably remain there
day or so. Capt. Barker formerly com
manded the Oregon.
1t is impossible to say definitel,
whether any synopsis of the findings o
the court up to date has been sent t
Washington. The notion prevails her
that this has been done, but no otficia
confirmation is obtainable. That tn
final report has been sent to Washing
ton can be definitely denied.
Capt. Sar,,son and Lieutenant Con
mander Mark remained on board tn
Iowa Sunday. Capt. Chadwick an
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New Trust Ready for Business.

Chicago, March 19.-John Lambert, of
Joliet, president of the Consolidated
Steel & Wire company, has been elected
president of the new nail and wire
combination. The new company will
start in active business April 3, 1898. 1t
will have a producing capacity from
700 to 1000 tons of wire and wire rods,
which will go into the various products
now made by them, including wire nails,
barbed wire, woven wire fencing, plain,
galvanized, bright, market" and other
varieties of wire, together with sundry
other products. The production men
toned is about rs per cent. of the total
production of the United States. The
component companies have foreign
trade of about $3,OOO,OO0 per annum at
the present time.
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Nnxirntion Onens.

Detroit, Mich, March 2t.-Navigation
has begun on Lake ST.. Clair and De-
troit rivers. Sunday the ferry steamer
Promise made a trip to the st. Cla:4
fats and return and the steamer Arun.
dcll went from Detroit to Port Huron.
Lake st. Clair is free from ice, ewing to
the recent mild weather. Tonight the
steamer City of Detroit will iease for
Cleveland ON the first trip of the sc ason.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-24
The Fleet Divided.

Washington, March 1S.-Thursday an
order was issued for the formation of
new squadron of naval vessels to
be stationed at Hampton Roads. The
squadron in the beginning will consist
of five ships, all the best of their types.
two of them, the battleships Massachu-
sets and Texas, are withdrawn from
the present North Atlantic fleet at
Kew West and Tortugas.
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transfer the vessel forthwith, and
Messrs. Colwell, Roberts and Morris
donned their uniforms, and proceeding
on deck gathered near the flagstaff
from which the green flag of Brazil was
flying.
Then Lieut.. Commander Colwell, sa.
luting Commander Cores, said:
Captain, have here a contract oil
sale TO which you were a witness and
whereby this vessel is to be transferred
to me, in behalf of the United States"
Commander Cores replied, through
an interpreter, saying:
''In handing over the ship 1 desire
to say that it is done with the sincere
friendship of Brazil"
Lieut.. Commander Colwell, saluting,
replied: "In behalf of the United
States, thank you for the sentiment"
A Brazilian sailor then brought down
Brazil's blue-starred pernant from the
top of the mainmast, carrying it in his
teeth. In the center of the circle of
officers of both nations, Lieut.. Com
mander Colwell then faced the Bra
lillian flag flying from the cruisers
stern, and as the officers barred their
heads the flag of Brazil was hauled
down at 11:10 a. m, after which, facing
about with their heads still uncovered,
Old Glory was run up the main.
Great interest was taken in the GER
emony, which is said to be unique in
naval history, by which one power
transferred warship to another in the
harbor of third power.
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Povvderly's Nomination Confirmed.

Washington, March 17.-Hon. T. v.
Powderly was confirmed by the senate
in executive session Wednesday by the
vote of 40 to 20. Senator Chandler was
the only republican who cast his vote
against confirmation, while number
of democrats voted for Mr.. Powderly.
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War Supplies Duty Free.

Washington, March 21.-The house
Oh Saturday passed without division
the bill reported from the ways and
means committee, providing for the
free entry into this country of guns,
ammunition and other naval supplies
and war material purchased abroad un-
til January i, 1899.
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Indiana .JuriAt Dead.

indianapolis, Ind, March 19.-Judge
Solomon Claypool died Friday night,
aged 60. He was one of the most prom
inent attorneys in Indiana. He had
been i'll for long time.
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pIon. of N syndicate.

New York, March ga syndicate of
eastern financiers, it is said, plans to
raise $2OO,Oo0,C00 with which to secure
the, independence of Cuba by indemni-
flying Spain for war losses and then
floating bonds of the island govern
ment.
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Praise Presidents Course.

London, March 21.-English states
men praise the course of President Nc
Kinley. The general trend of opinion
is that there should be closer relations
between the United States and Great
Britain.
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yetoe. Cold Coptroct mn,

Frankfort, KY, March 19.-The gov
ernor has vetoed the bin making invalid
contracts payable in gold.
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Havana, March 21.-On high.authori-
ty it is stated that Capt. Sigsbee is soon
to be returned to active duty. This is
regarded as highly significant of the
tenor of the report of the court of in
Quiry, as a court-martial would have
been ordered for him had it's findings
shown that the Maine disaster was due
to accident.
Less than $4,000 was realized at the
benefit in Tacon theater, Havana, FOR
tie purpose of procuring another war
skip for the Spanish navy.
PandO's Latest Plan.
Havana, March 2l.-It is reported that
in order to avert intervention by the
United States Gen. Pando has suspend,
ed military operations in eastern Cuba
and will seek conference with Gomez
Masso, Garcia and other Cuban leaders
and will offer them the radical scheme
OF autonomy if the instruction is
ended.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-03-24
Death of n Journalist.

Philadelphia, March 2l.-William NJ.
Taggart, editor of Taggart's Sunday
Times, died in this city Saturday night.