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Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-06-23
AGUINALDO.

Very little is known about the
interesting native chief of the
Philippines He is a brownsskin-
ned man, a Maylay, and he is
trusted by Admiral Dewey. For
he was in Hong Kong assisting
the latter and supplying him
with information before he set
out to win a victory that electri-
fed the world. Dewey and Aguin-
aldo are working partners. What
ever the Maylay does or attempts
to do the American commander
is presumably cognizant Of. They
have planned and worked to-
gethar from the start. and the
latest news from Manila indis
Gates that the home member Of
the firm is by no means a silent
partner. He is pressing the
Spaniards constantly. giving
battle at every opportunity, and,
as a rule, Crying them a good
whipping also. He is accumulate
ing a large stock Of prisoners.
Aguinaldo and Dewey may un-
aided be able to conquer the is
lands, bat the chances are that
the Spaniards in Manila will pre-
fer to surrender to General Mer-
rift.
Military rule will necessarily
follow while the war lasts. and
Dewey's guns will be needed un-
tt the peace treaty is signed,
What part Aguinaldo will play in
the subsequent proceedings is
beyond even surmise. His press
ent activity is the only index. He
appears to be energetic and eff
fective. He may be a good all
around capable man. IF he works
well in harness with General
Merritt, he may become the
trusted representative Of this
country in the Philippines. That
would carry to the swarming
millions of the islands some
sense of home rule, although
they are co~nfessedly Incapable
Of complete self-government.
Some form of protectorate with
Aguialdo as the local medium
of power is not an improbable
solution of the political dificuls
ties that will arise when peace
is declared. Much, however. de-
ponds upon Aguinaldo. concern
ing whom next to nothing is
known. About all we do know
is that George Dewey trusts him
and consults him. and that the
two are working in harmony.
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WAR TAXES.
What Won VIII Hereafter Have
to Put Stamps on.

On the 1st Of July the new war
tax becomes operative relative to
articles under the head OF special
taxes. From the Lima Gazette
the following on the subject is
clipped:
There will be stamps for ale
most everything used in business
circles. For weeks past the gov
eminent engravers have been
submitting hundreds Of designs
to the treasury department and
the work is now SO well along
that everything will be ready-by
the first Of the month.
There will be a tax stamp for
bank checks, deeds, mortgages.
conveyances and notes that the
individual makrr must buy and
place on the instrument. Banks
and other designated places will
keep these stamps for sale.
All of the wholesale grocers
who import tea directly will have
to pay ten cents a pound and the
public will have TO stand the
raise or go without.
Each insurance policy will
have to bear its stamp and the
revenue from that source will
be quite large.
When you send a telegram you
will have to put a stamp upon
the message, and the telephone
service is to be taxed, too. Just
how this latter will be accom-
plished has not been decided
upon, but the people will be made
to pay it some way.
Real estate transactions will
bring in a handsome sum-, mas
much as all conveyances, deeds,
leases, agreements, contracts,
options, mortgages, trust deeds
and powers of attorney must
have stamps affixed.
New York, June 21.-The
steamer Olonquin arrived this
morning with the Captain and
crew of the Spanish boat Maria
Dolores, recently captured by the
Minneapolis. They will be turn
ed over to tho Austrian consul
here, who will arrange for their
transportation to Spain.
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THE MERRIMAC.
1t Does Not Book the Channel
of Santiago Bay.

By Gable to 1.-THE Argus.
Kingston, June 21.-A recon-
noitering expedition sent out
from SIMPSONS feet into the
neck of Santiago, harbor where
the Merrimac lies sunk, makes
the discovery that the Merrimac
does not block the entrance to the
harbor, but lies just to the right
OF the channel, leaving plenty Of
room for the passage of warships.
Washington, June 21.-The
Navy Department refuses to con-
firm the alleged Simpsons report
to the effect that the Merrimac did
not block up the entrance of Sam
tlago harbor. Prominent officials
sey that no such report has been
received. So far as is known 1t.
Hobson's brave work is effectual
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SOBER SENSE OF SPAIN.
Manifesto Demanding Peace Is
sued by Commercial Leaders
in Catalonia.
Ministry Much Impressed.
By Gable to The Argus.

Madrid, June 21.-The mani
festo in favor Of peace, which was
issued by q number Of influential
provincial associations in Cata-
lonia, has greatly impressed the
Ministry, coming as it does from
the most powerful industrial
province. Catalonia is the most
forward and most independent
province in the kingdom.
The manifesto contains the so~
Der sense pf Spain. and its senti-
ments are such that Spaniards
have not heard since long before
the war 1t blames the Govern
ment for the present state of
Spain. The Governm mt, it says.
is neither absolute. constitutions
al, nor parliamentary, but is a re
gine Of disorder and levity.
It comedies the truth Of all
that is said against the Ameri-
cans, but asks ifthat is any rea~
son to persist in an unequal
struggle which must ruin Spain
Referring to the giving up of
the colonies, the manifesto says:
sit would be better to consent
to a~mputation, however painful,
than to continue a war that must
be fertile in disaster. What folly
it is to say that Spain courts ruin
before peace! Il is more honor~
able that there be peace. Where
is the honor in pouring out the
blood of our soldiers and reduce
ing millions to famine?
peace alone can prevent the
utter annihiiation of the Spanish
nation. Il is the duty of all to
demand peace and to push for
ward the Government. which
knows too well how things stand
not to wish for peace.
1.-The disaster that has oyer
taken Spain should teach the
Spanish people the serious duly
Of interesting themselves in pub
lie affairs"
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Why isn't the noise that rings
in your ears an earring?

Bad management keeps more people
in poor circumstances than any other
n cause. To be successful one must
look ahead and plan ahead 50 that
when a favorable opportunity presents
itself he is ready to take advantage OF
it. A little forethought will also save
much expense and valuable time. a
prudent and careful man will keep e
bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrboea Remedy in the house,
the shiftless fellow VIII wait until ne
cessity compels it and then ruin mis-
best horse going for a doctor and have
a big doctor bill t. pay besides; one
pays out rs cents, the other is out a
hundred dollars and then wonders why
his neighbor is getting richer while he
is getting poorer For sale by M. 4.
Robinson & Bro, and Miller's Fhar-
macy, in Goldsboro, and by Jno, 4.
Smith at Mt Olive
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The New Battleships.

A circular of the navy depart
ment issued last Tuesday shows
that the three frstclasss battleships
authorized under the recent naval
appropriation bill will be of the
same general type as our present
heaviest fighting vessels. Speed
will be sacrificed to offensive pow
er and defensive strength as much
in the new ships as in those now
in commission. The main batter-
les of the new ships will consist of
four 13-inch guns mounted en- bar
bette fore and aft 10 pairs, pro
tected BY currents with 14-ineh
steel walls, and fourteen rapid fire
6-inch rifles. The body of each
of the ships will be protected by
161-inch side armor and two 12-
inch steel transverse bulkheads,
one placed forward of the boilers
and the other aft the after bar
bett.
There has been some criticism
of these plans, as the tendency in
naval contraction is in the direc-
ton of greater speed even at some
sacrifice of protective armor. It
is not probable that any of the
new ships will have a speed of
more than Is knots. The circular
specifies Is knots, or more, but as
no premium is offered for excess
of speed it is hardly to be ex-
peeted.
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MOZLEY'S LEMON ELIXIR.

A Pleasant Lemon Drink. Regulates tht
LIVER, Stomach, Bowels and Kidneys,
For biliousness, constipation. ard
malaria.
For Indigestion, sick and nervous
headache,
For sIeeplessness, nervousness and
heart failure.
For fever, chills, debility and kidney
diseases, take Lemon Elixir.
Ladies, for natural and thorough or
ganic regulation, take Lemon Elixir.
Fifty cents and 81 90 per bottle at
druggists.
Prepared only by Dr.. Il. Nicely,
Atlanta. Ga
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By Gable to The Argus.
Hong Kong, June 2s.-The
American supply ship Zafara
sent here by Dewey for provis-
ions and coal for his feet at Ma
Mia, has been compelled by the
Chinese authorities to leave.
U. S. Consul Wildman was or
dered to take the Zafara out OF
the waters of the Emperor i'm
mediately, the customary limit OF
time being refused.
The Zafara is now in the
British waters here.
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The New Stamp Measure

By Telegraph to The Argus.
Washington, June 21.-Secre-
tary Gage has written to the
House Ways and Means commit
tee stating that it is impossible
to put the adhesive stamp Sec
tions Of the War revenue meas
ure in operation by July LIST. He
asks that the time be extended
to the 18th and that the commits
sions be increased from 1 to 3
per cent.
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Twas seriously afflicted with q cough
for SEVERAL years, and last fall had a
more severe cough than even before. [
have used many remedies without re-
ceiving much relief, and being recon-
mended to try a bottle OF Chamber
Jain's Cough Remedy, by a friend, who,
knowing me to be a poor widow, gave
it to me, Ftried it, and with the most
gratifying results. The first bottle re-
Iieved me very much and the second
bottle has absolutely cured me l have
not had as good health for twenty
years. [ give this certificate without
solicitation, simply in appreciation OF
the gratitude felt for the cure effected.
Respectfully, MRS. MARY A. BEARD,
Claremore, Ark. Sold by NJ, E. Robin
son & Bro, andMiller's Pharmacy, in
Goldsboro, and by Jno X Smith. at Mt.
Olive.
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Champion Shot of tho world.

Miss Annie Oakley writes: Myself
and many of the Buffalo Bill Wild
West Co have given Aliens Foot
Ease, the powder to shake into the
shoes, a most thorough trial, and it
does all if not more than you claim +"
1t Instantly takes the sting out of
Corns and B%unions. Aliens Foot-Ease
is a certain cure for hot, aching, nery-
us or sweating feet. Sold by all drug
gists and shoe stores, 25c. Sample sent
FREE. Address, Allen S.. Olmsted,
Leroy, n. Y.
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THE MODERN BEAuaY

THIEVES on good food aud sunshine,
with plenty Of exercise in the o. en- air.
Her form glows with health aid her
face blooms with its beauty. If her
system n eds the cleansing action Of a
laxative remedy, she uses the gentle
and pleasant Syrup of Figs. Made by
the California Fig Syrup Company.
Victoria. b. C. June 20.-The
steamer Esmeraido reports thai
the Boston and Concord left
Dswey's feet 90 May 18Th TO at
Nack Iliolo Islands. They were
captured without resistance and
the Americans Took possession.
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MAY BE GOVERNOR GENERAL
The Way is Being Paved for Such
a Distinction for General
Merritt
BY Telegraph to The Argus.

By Telegraph to The Argus.
Washington, June 21.-To-day
final orders were issued to General
Merritt giving him authority to
transfer tie command of his army
corps to his next officer Of rank
whenever it may seem to him ex.,
pedient to do 50 as a matter of
military emergency.
This leaves Gen. Merritt free to
devote his attention to matters of
Government in controlling the
Philippines, and is predicted by
some as paving the way for max
ing Merritt Governor General of
the Islands.
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The Porto Rico Expedition.

By Telegraph to The Argus.
Washington, June 21.-Gen.
Miles is pushing the Porto Rico
expedition. Orders were issued
this morning to Gen. Sehwan,
commanding troops at Mobile, to
proceed Immediately with his en-
tire command to Miami and be
ready for duty with the Porto Ri
can army.
Il is expected that the first de-
tachment Of troops from Fernan-
dina willie arrive next week.
Gen. Miles says he is expert
encinging no trouble in obtaining
transports.
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Hong Kong. June 90 Ia

Hong Kong. June 20 Ia a
battle between the insurgents
and Spaniards at Cavite it is re-
ported that over two thousand
6paniards we're killed and cap
tured, and also. that the insnrs
gents have taken the convent al
Cavite.
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Why isn't a spirit lamp sup
piled with ghostly shades?
ReIief.in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
diseases relieved by the New Great
South American Kidney Cure" This
new remedy is agreat surprise On &C
count of its exceeding promptnass in
relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys
back and every part Of the urinary
passages in male or female. 1t relieves
retention of water and pain in passing
quick relief and cure tn S is your rem
edy. Sold by M e Robinson y 3ro.
druggists. Goldsboro, N @
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Notice..

North Carolina, Superior Court.
Wayne County, Before fore e 3 E s + Her
Sallie Pearson, Exerx. of
Jonathan Pearson, decd. Plaintiff.
VS..
Philip A. Pearson and
William r. Pearson, Defendants.
The defendants above named will
take notice that the above entitled
proceeding is for the purpose Of OBJ
tanning license to-sell the real estate.
situate in said county of Wayne.
upon which the late Jonathan Pear,
son resided at the time of his death.
for assets to pay debts due by his
estate, and that the said defendants
are required to appear at the office
of the clerk of said court, in the city
of Goldsboro, North Carolina. at II
o'clock M, on the 30th day of July,
1898, and answer or demur to the
complaint fled therein.
This, the 10th day of June, 1898.
G. +. HERRING, G. s. G.
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Why isn't a wigmaker a lock-
SMITH

The Chief Burgess of Mflesburg.
Pa, says DeWitt's Little EARLY Biisers
are the best pills yer used in the fam
lily during forty years of housekeeping
They cure constipation, sick headache,
in SIZE but great in results. ]. IL. Hill
Sc Son, G~oldsboro, and John. Is. Smith,
Mt. Olive.
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Key West, June 20.-Dis-
patches received here from relia-
BILE source are to the effect that
Bianco refuses to exchange Hob
son and his crew; saying that the
American arms will have to re-
duce Havana before he will sur
render them.
Manila, June 20.-A Provis-
ionaI Government was proclaim
ed at Old Cavite on June u, at
which time a Declaration Of In
dependence renouncing Spanish
authority on the island was read.
The insurgents do not oppose
American protectorate or oceu-
patton of the island. The rebels
captured the Spanish Governor
and garrison end three hundred
men.
Madrid, JnneG1.-It is rnmor
ed that the Cabinet will resign
soon.
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A Real Catarrh Cure.

The 10 cent trial size of Ely's cream
Balm which can be had of the druggist
is sufficient to Demonstrate its great
merit. send 10 cents, we will mail it.
Full size soc.
ELY BROS, SO Warren ST., N. Y.
City.
Catarrh caused difficulty in speaking
and to a great extent loss of hearing.
BY the use of Ely's Cream Balm drop
ping of mucus has ceased, voice and
hearing have greatly i~mproved.-J
W. Davidson, Atty at Law, Mon
mouth, III
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MOZLEY,S LEMON ELIXIR

Cured my husband, who was afflicted
for years with large ulcers on his leg.
He is now as sound as d dollar. after
using two bottles. The Lemon Elixir
cured other cases like his, and cured d
friend whom the doctors had given up
to die, who hal suffered for years with
indigestion and rvo p~roStration
Mrs. e. A. Beville,
Woodstock. Ala.
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E C. Blanks, of Louisville. Texas,
writes that n box of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve was worth $50 90 to him.
1t cured his piles of ten years standing.
He advises others to try it. It also
cures eczema, skin diseases and obsti-
nate sores. J.. H. Hill 81 Son, Colds
boro, and Johu r. Smith. Mt. Olive.
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MOZLEY'S IEMON HOT DROPS
Cures all Coughs, Colds, Foarseness,
Sore throat, Bronchitis, ~Bemorrhage,
AID all throat and lang diseases. Ele-
giant, reliable,
Twenty-Five cents at druggists. Pre-
pared only by DR., al Motley, Atlanta,
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Hurrah for the Texas!

By Gable to The Argus.
Kingston. June 20.-The Tex.
as passed Morre castle and
shelled fort zacopa. Of the inner
Notifications of Santiago harbor,
doing great damage, and escaped
uniDjured.
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Sick headache, biliousness, consti-
patton and all liver and stomach tro1-
bles can be quickly cured b using those
famous little pills known as DeWitt's
Little Early Risers. They are pleas
ant to take and never grippe J. Il. Hill &
Son, Goldsboro, and John r. Smith
Mt. Olive.
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LEMON ELIXIR

I suffered with Indigestion and dys-
cntery for two long years. heard OF
Lemon Elixir; got it; taken seven bot
ties, n am now q well man.
harry Adams,
No. 1891 First Ave, birmingham, Ala.
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Win your battles against disease by
acting promptly. One Minute Cough
Cure produces immediate results. When
taken early it prevents consumption,
And in later stages il furnishes prompt
relief. j. Fl. Hill & son Colds
boro, and John r. Smith, Mt. Olive.
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GRATfTTJDE.

Dr.. II. Moz'ey-Dear Sir: Since
using your Lemon Elixir, l have never
had another attack OF those feai ful sick
headaches, and thank God hat I.haye
at last founf d meoicire that will cure
those awful spells.
Mrs. Eta W. Jones,
Parkersburg, West VIZ.
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Opportunity does a great deal
that ability gets the credit for.

When the color of the hair is not
pleasing, it may be beautifed by
using Halls Hair Remover, a prep
aration invented to restore and i'm
prove the hair and it's color.
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Thousands of persons have been
cured OF piles by using DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. Tt heals promptly
and cures eczema and all skin dis
eases. 1t gives immediate relief.
j., III. Hill s. son, Goldsboro, and John
r.. Smith rat. Olive
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The editor Of the Evans City, Pa,
Globe, writes, Zone Minute Cough
Cure is rightly named. 1t cured my
children after all other remedies failed"
1t cures coughs, colds and all throat
and lung troubles. J. H. Hill & Son,
G~oldsboro and John K, Smith Mt.
Olive.
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81 think DeWitt's Witch Hazel SaIve
is the finest preparation on the market
for piles" So writes John G. Dunn,
OF Wheeling. W Va. Try it and you
will think the same. It also cures
eczema and all skin diseases. j. H. Hill
& Son, Goldsboro, and John r. Smith.
MT. Olive.
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The wise farmer makes hay
while the gold brick shines for
others,
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Women sometimes talk in order
to attract attention from what
they wear.
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The Greatest Special Sale

that was ever in Goldsboro will
be at Jos. Edwards, Wednesday,,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
June 22nd, 23rd, oath, and 10Th. You
VIII save fifty cents on the dollar by
waiting. ie171w
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The man who doesn't know a
woman until after he marries her
is very apt to regret the acquain-
lance.
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Itch on human, mango on horses
dogs and al stock, cures IN 30 minutes
nv Woodford's Sanitary Lotion. 1t
never fails. sold by M. e. R0l tnson d
p D.. G0ldsboro NC
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Pains OF
Rneumafism
Have Completely Dis
appeared Since Taking
Ao0d'S GarSacarjEta-

Rheumatism is due to acid in the
blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla neutral
ICES this acid and permanently cures
the aches and pains of rheumatism.
Read the following:
"I was troubled with rheumatism when
I was a small boy, and I nave been a suf-
ferer with it more or less all my life. Not
long agQd took a bottle of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, and it did me SO much good 7
continued its use, and since taking three
bottles I have felt no symptoms OF rheu-
matism." r. B. BLALoCK, Durham, n. @.
81 was troubled with rheumatism and
could hardly walk. I have taken three
bottles If Hoods Sarsaperilla and today
am a well man." ROBERT JONES, 302
Macke ST., Wilmington, North Carolina.
Hoods SarsapaFilIa
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
All druggists. 81; six for So. Get HOODS.
Hoods Pills are the E, f ar, Q gnie eatb bar
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One half the world makes a
good living working the other
half.
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Spain doesn't need any coal,
Your Uncle Samuel will make
it hot enough for Der.
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the brave conductor deserves
the fare.
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Bob Moore, of Lafayette, Ind. says
that for constipation he has found De-
Wits Little Early Risers to be per-
feet. They never grippe, Try them
for stomach and liver troubles. j. II,
Hill q Son, Goldsboro, and John Il.
Smith, Mt. Olive.
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No man who S willing TO die
for q woman has undyieg love
for her.
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Why is it that a chronic kicker
never kicks himself?
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China Preserves Neutrality.

cent.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1898-04-02
THE BOARDS REPORT,

Finding Of the Court In tho InvestIrs-
ton OF the Wreck.
Washington, March 2s.-The follow.
ing is the full text of the report of the
court of inquiry
United States ship Iowa, first rate.
Key West, Fla, Monday, March 81.
1898: After q full and mature consid.
GRAFTON Of all the testimony before it,
the court finds as follows:
1. That the United States battleship
Maine arrived in the harbor ofHavana.
Cuba, on the twenty-fifth day of Janu.
airy, 1898, and was taken to buoy No. 4.
in from five and one-half to six fathoms
of water, by the regular government
pilot. The United Suites consul general
at Havana had notified the authorities
at that place the previous evening, of
the intended arrival Of the Maine.
2. State Of discipline on board the
Maine was excellent; and all orders and
regulations in regard to care and safety
of the ship were strictly carried out.
All ammunition was slowed away in ac4
corsiance with Instructions and sA.1Als