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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-02-17
A TERRIBLE SIGHT,

When the boats which came from all
directions in the harbor reached the
Maine she was already on fire and the
scene was one of the most CHASTITY ever
Witnessed. An explosion had taken
place in the forward part of the ship in
the mems quarters and the forward deck
PROV was in a litter Of debris, around
which lay the killed and wounded, ter
ribly mangled and burned with powder.
Many were hurled overheard and per-
ished in the sea by drowning, being
wounded and unable to help themselves.
The boats of the Spanish authorities
went in among them and the Spanish
sailors worked like beavers in the brave
work of rescue. On the deck of the
Maine the widest confusion was evident.
The decks were covered with dead and
dying and the place was a floating hos
pital.
The flames were enveloping the for
ware part of the vessel and all who were
able to fight the fire were doing their
full duty.
While the work of subduing the flames
was in progress the wounded and dead
were being taken out, and the cries of the
wounded men imprisoned in the wreck
age of the explosion aud the flames
creeping Upon them, was something fear
full to listen to.
When the flames were put under con-
troll and the bodies taken out, the men
were piped aft and the roll called. Out of
AGO men less than 200 answered to their
names;
HELP Rom KEY WEST.
The light house tender, "Fern," &C
companied by the "Mongrove'' came in
from Key West with supplies and medi-
cal assistance and many of the wounded
men transferred to these vessels. The
Spanish vessels are also caring for the
wounded on their own vessels and some
are cared far by the Spanish authorities
in Havana.
Commander Sigsbee and most of his
officers were on board the City of Wash
ington when the explosion tool place,
while others were in Havana or visiting
the Spanish gunbot. They all fastened
to the wreck of the Maine and reported
for duty.
THE CAUSE
OF the explosion is still undecided. The
shock came under the bow on the port
side and divers will 60 down in the
morning and examine the bow Of the
Maine which is now submerged. There
is a feeling that the destruction Of the
vessel was caused by a Spanish torpedo
and this idea is growing steadily.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-02-17
LOSS OF THE MAINE.
HOW THE NEWS WAS RE
CEIVEO IN CARSON.
Everybody Seemed Possessed
Of the War Spirit.

There were rulnors on the street yes
terday morning that 4 Z. s. battleShip
had been fired upon in the harbor of
Havana by a Spanish wal ship and
sunk. 1t was only a rumOr and was the
talk of the street up to noon. By that
time the APPEAL had wired for anthem
tic information and was soon on the
street with an extra which gave the first
reliable news received here.
WAR TALK.
The intelligence that the finest battle
ship in the United States had been de-
stroyed and over 200 men lost caused a
great amount of excitement in Carson for
it seemed as if this would certainly re-
suit in war with Spain. The cause of the
great disaster was left in doubt. 1t
might nave been a torpedo or it might
have been the close proximity of the
powder magazine TO the coal bunkers.
There was a lot of wal talk INDUCED in
and it was generally conceded that it was
high time for a fight anyhow. in which
Uncle Sam would show Spain a thing or
fun
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-02-17
The News in New York

New York, Feb. l6.-Last night when
the news that the battleship Maine had
beer destroyed in Havana harbor reach
ed New York it was flashed up on the
bulletin boards of the big papers and
vast crowds gathered to discuss the affair.
1t seemed like the old days when Fort
Sumpter was fired on and Broadway was
ablaze with excitement and patriotism.
people and in front of the bulletin boards
and the greatest excitement prevailed
everywhere. Nothing else was discussed
and squads of police had hard work
clearing the way for the street ears
There was great activity at the Cuban
headquarters for they believed that the
incident would p%ercipitate a wal with
Spain.
There were conflicting reports as to the
cause of the destruction of the Cruiser.
1t was first attributed to an attack from a
Spanish war ship; next a torpedo and
finally from a magazine explosion caused
by the carelessness of those on board.
This news was finally affirmed and the
excitement Quilted down.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-02-17

IS IT WAR.
u. S. BATTLE SHIP MAINE
BLOWN UP IN HAVANA
HARBOR.
Two Hundred and fifty men
and two Officers Lost
THE TERRIBLE SCENES Ac-
COMPLAINING THE DlSAS.
Spain Renders Prompt Assist
ance to the Wounded.
Spain's Tender of Sympathy too
Prompt to be Genuine.
ESPECIAL TO THE
San Francisco, Cal, February I6.-The
battleship Maine was blown up in the
HAVANA harbOr last evening.
1t is estimated that one hundred men
and two officers were lost. =
The Captains report to Secretary Long
saws public opinion should be suppressed
until further report is made.
The explosion came at $40 last evening
and the cause is yet unknown.
Blanco orders all assistance poss ible.
The light house steamer Fern tenders
assistance to carry supplies and clothing
from Key West.
Many torpedos in the harbor, n some
think this was the cause or heated coal
bunkers near the magazine.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-02-17
HOW IT HAPPENED.

New York, Feb. 16.-Cable dispat ches
from Key West give further accounts of
the terrible disaster to the Maine.
1t was about half past nine when the
explosion took place that startled the
harbor of Havana. It was a quiet even
ing and the explosion was distinctly
heard in the streets of the town. 1t was
evident that something unusual had hap
pened and there was a hurrying to the
water front. 1t was soon ascertaiuCd that
the American War Cruiser Maine was on
fire and as soon as this was ascertained
Gen. Blanco ordered relief boats sent to
the scene and began taking away the
wounded
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-02-17
EXCITEMENT SINNERS DOWN.

Later in the day the Weekly got out an
extra stating that Secretary Long had re-
ceived authentic news to the effect that
the destruction of the ship was due to
"A magazine explosion, and was not the
work of the Spaniards. This intelligence
had a quieting effect on the town and the
war spirit subsidized as quickly as it had
risen,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-02-17

The fact that the Madrid Government
sent such qick messages of sympathy,
is looked upon with suspicion, but
opinions are Withheld until divers make
a thorough examination of the bow. The
excitement at Washington is intense
Gen. Lee wireing from Havana, advise
against sending any more warships
owing to the feeling there, but he does
not say they are not necessary.
The officers lost were Jenkins and
Merritt. The loss to the Government is
estimated to be about three million dol
lars.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12
Twin sentlnels: Hawaii ard Cuba

81 am free to say" says Mr.. Justice
Harlan Of the United States Supreme
court, that, in my opinion, there are
two additions which the United States
must make to its territory for its pro-
lection and safety--Cuba and the Ha
waiian islands. It would be folly. al
most criminal, to neglect the oppor-
tunity now presented of acquiring pos
session of Hawaii"
Justice Harlan, we dare say. is in
fluenced to form this correct opinion bv
the obvious fact that the United States.
whether it will or not, is being carried
by the irresistible impulse Of evolution
further and further away from its orig
inal isolation and out where the cur
rents of international rivalry meet and
cross. The conservatives in this conn
try may pun back and cry halt to this
movement as earnestly as they please
but they cannot affect it. 1t is in the
nations destiny. Development we'll
advanced 1T home means inevitably tbo
reaching out for CunQueste abroad
peaceable Conquegts, we hope: con-
quests in commerce ana the arts won
fairly and with charity for all: bur at
all events conquests. 1t is in the Ameri-
cans nature TO aspire to lead. The
pace we have already attained in cap
turing foreign trade, after only few
years Of serious trial is indicative Of
greater possibilities to come.
just now the horizon of our interna-
tional activities has upon it but one
cloud. We are at odds with Spain. with
the remainder Of Europe annarpntIv
neutral or in sympathy with our mod
crate and thoroughly justified position
Yet it must not be forgotten that when
twenty-three years ago. our attitude
toward Cuba and Spain under parallel
conditions was identically the same, the
posture of Europe was omnous if not
aVoWedly hostile, thus illustrating that
we dare not assume nor expect always
to be on terms Of entire amity and
accord with the powers beyond the sea.
If in the pursuance OF our pacific wav
we shall hereafter be favored by the
absence OF friction or menace, as we
have been in the past, the possession of
Cuba ana Hawaii as outposts, one as
sentinel for the Atlantic seaboard and
the other in guardianship of the in
creasingly valuable Pacific, will do no
harm; but If in future shall come war,
let us profit by the lesson Of very re-
cent events and prepare ourselves i'm
due season.
Hawaii is ready for our ownership
now; Cuba probably viii be at a time
not many years distant.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12
Churches and Saloons.

Among many persons the Impression
exists that it is contrary 60 the law
t. grant liquor license for a place
located within 2OC feet OF a church or
public school. This is the law in most
commemorative but unfortunately it is
rot the law in Pennsylvania. 1t ought
to he. Tha next Legislature viii be
asked to make it. the law. T}ut at the
present time it is within the power of
the license court in its discretion tQ
license q saloon to the right of every
church. to the left, "a front or in the
rear. Equally true is it that the court
may deny license within close proT
unity to a church on school aud we
believe that the honorable judges of
lackaWanna county would he sustain
ed by an overwhelming majority uf the
good citizens of the county if they
should announce cmphaticaHy ut the
coming term OF license court their in
tcnton hereafter TO draw circle OF
protection around these public institu-
tons, irrespective Of petitions or rc-
inonstrances.
1t ought not to he necessary FOR the
trustees or congregation Of any church
tc go to the trouble of filing in court u
formal protest 20 save their premises
from proclamation and to safeguard the
worship of the living God. Though we
must admit that in the eye of the law
the business o. liquor selling stands
lcgalized yet shat lng5 g5Iizatiol is condi-
toned upon its su6taction to certain
restrictions, some of which the law
specifically defines and some Of which
are included in the discretionary pow Vcr
granted to the judges. There are few
citizens who would choose to have sa-
looms located next door tn their resi-
dences. Probably no judge on the
LacHaWauna bench would vote to IL
cense either a retail or a Wholesale
liquor establishment within 200 feet Of
mis- own home. Certainly, then, it is
not unreasonable 20 ask that the pro-
lection which instnCtively suggests It.
self as salutary for the home be cX-
tended by the grace of the court to
places of worship and instruction. The
enforcement of such Il restriction would
not necessarily prevent any petitioner
from securing license for place not
located within the immediate vicinity
of church or school; hence it would
work no zeal hardship.
These remarks are respectfully SUBJ
mitted.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12
TWELVE PAGES.
SCRANTON. MARCH 12, 1898.

The Philadelphia Ledger is convinced
that Mr.. Wanamakcr's gubelnatorial
candidacy Stands for pure politics
and good government" but the Ledger
is innocent upon occasions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12

Il is remarkable how few candidates
for governor of the state of Pennsyl-
vanla have any personal aspirations
for the office, according to their let
tors of acceptance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12

IF this war entertainment keeps up
Billy Bryan is liable to play to empty
benches for some time to come.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12

The opinions entertained by England
and Scnor de LONE on the Mckinley
administration seem to be slightly dt-
vcrsiied.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12

Had Faletaff lived in the age Of yell
low Journalism there would have been
new point to his exclamation: Lord,
how this world is given to lying"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12

The announcement that Mr.. Wanna
maker will handle his own campaign
fund is liable to be followed by hard
frost in the rural districts.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12

II 1t is true as reported that the
people of Germany are discarding their
mocrschaums FOR cigarettes, France
need not wait long for her revenge.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12
The Union Restored
and Ind0UiiabIe
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12

We are sole agents in this city
for the above make OF celebrated
Kid Gloves, and are now showing
them in a full assortment Of Spring
Shades for Easter wear.
We also handle "eXcluSiyely'
the following WelI-knoWn and re-
liable makes, viz:
"P. Centemeri & Co. "Joinyille"
"Monopole' "FoWncS'
which for wearing qualities, per-
lection Of tit, etc, are unriyalled.
For this week only we will make
a special Offering Of one of Our
most popular &I.25 Gloves,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12

For bird that has neglected voice
culture 50 long, the American eagle
makes a pretty good showing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12

peace glorined by the rescue of Cuba
from cruel and rapacious Spanish domln-
ion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12
IN \ NUTSGlELL.

From the Pntsburg Times.
The law is the defense of the individual
and the salvation of the nation. Violence
toward IL cannot win.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12

Senator Magoc's paper says Wana-
makers acceptance is notice to
Quay to stop, look and listen" There
can be very little doubt that if dis
aGtcr shall befaI the Republican party
in this state this year it viii involve
the organization in Gontributory neg
1iuaDCa
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12

to fight for the insurgents. If this is
true Blanco had better hoist a white
Ilag at once and thus save time.
had plans laid during the excitement
following the Virginius affair to ecnd
General Sheridan with $4,000 men on a
fleet of fast transports 60 a Spanish
port. from which point he was to in
wade Spain ana capture Madrid ere the
dons could realize what was happen
inc. II is "a pity that this novel pro-
iect was abandoned. The sequel shows
that its execution would have been
wise etatcsmanshin and true economy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12

According TO the London Times,
Great Britain's drink bin averages
more than $40 year for each man.
woman and child. The opportunity for
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12

temperance reform in the mother coun-
try Is evidently stlll healthy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12

These goods being taken from
our regular stock and not bought
for Especial Sale Purposes, are
therefore thoroughly reliable.
We always carry in stock a full
line Of popular length gloves for re-
ceptionS and evening wear, from 8
to 20 button lengths, at right
prices.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12

The Tribune's telegraphic news
is from three to five hours fresher
than that of any Philadelphia or
New York paper circulated in its
field. Those papers go to press at
midnight; The Tribune receives
news up to 3 a. III. and sometimes
later. All the news in The Trib-
, une while it is new.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12

1t is now in order for General Coxey
and the long-dstance bicycle riders to
stand NJ and cell us what they know
about good roads.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12

Major Burke, OF Buffalo Bins wild
West show, is going, it is said, to
take company OF cowboys TO Cuba
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12

Much curiosity has been expressed
as to what the now woman Will do in
case Of war. 1t has been minated
that if she should gain the ballot she
would also be called upon 70 fight for
her country if the occasion arose. From
present indications it would appear
that she viii not wait for the draft
but win volunteer to go to the front
with a zeal gun loaded with real am
munition, but somehow we don't ad-
mire her rs much as the theatrical ef-
feet Of a regiment Of Amazons would
apparently warrant. Somehow we still
like the ola woman who stayed at home
and Wept a great deal but also man
aged to see through her tears enough
70 fashion many a comfort to bless the
poor trooper and the private in the
ranks on many weary march, Some
Of the old women are yet alive and we
are thankful.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12

a Philadelphia business firm dis
charged a workman last week because
he was obliged to be absent a few
hours when summoned as witness on
Il case in court. No redress is to be
had under the laws in this state and
thus the poor man must suffer for
obedience to the demands Of the COM
mouwealth, while the niggardly en-
plOyer is unmOlestod
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12
Spring Of '08.
ALWAYS BUSY.

WE MAKE \ SPECIALITY or FOOT
CLOTHING. WE FiTrJNGLN FIT THE
FEET THAT - OUR BUSINESS. SHOES,
SHOES, FOUR FLOORS, AND NOTHING
BUT SHOES.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12

Virginia newspapers are beginning
to discuss General Lees senatorial
chances. If Virginia is true to her tra-
ditions they ought to be good.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12

If England really needs a "strong
man" to replace Lord Salisbury appl-
cation might be sent to Princeton, N
J. There is a "streng man" at that
place who has had some experience in
craftsmanship and who just now is out
of q Job.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12

Last year the United states pro-
duced $3.50 675 worth of precious stones.
This was a gain over 1896 OF 81 per
cent, but it is evident that it viii be
some time before the gem business will
equal in Importance the digging of the
dUSky diamonds.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12

KLEP YOUR EYE ON OUR WINDOWS
FOR BARGAINS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12

ENTERED At TIE POSTOrFtCE At SCRANTON,
PA, As SECOND-CLASS MAIL MATTER.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-12

Mr.. Kohlsaat's paper continues to
clamor for a war with Spain in order
to save the fan elections, but, as the
cabinet member remarked, Mr.. Kohl
saat has probably slipped his trolley.
The herald., 1898-03-03
A SERIOUS INJURY
T. F. Peck May Lose Both His Leg and
His Life


T. F. Peck aged 60, whose home is at 1928
East Ninth street, received injuries in a
runaway accident last night which will
probably result in his death. He is a driver
for E. j. Burnett. 1908 East Ninth street.
and has charge of a heavy lumber wagon
AS Peck was returning his team to the
stable last night, shortly after o'clock,
the horses took fright at something in
front of 100 San Pedro street and started
off. The driver tried to stop them but with
out success. Knowing that he would be
injured in case the wagon collided with
any obstruction, Peck tried to jump clear
of the wheels. Just as he made the leap
the horses swerved in the same direction
as he had jumped and he fell into the
street in front of the wheels, both of which
passed over his legs. His right leg was but
little injured, but his left leg was terribly
mangled. The bone was crushed above
the knee and from the knee almost to the
ankle the flesh was stripped off the bone
and badly lacerated. He was taken to the
receiving hospital in the patrol wagon.
There 1t was found that he was suffering
so much from the shock incident to the ac-
icdent that his leg could not be dressed at
once Restoratives were administered but
the patient failed to rally properly and the
attending physicians announced that his
condition was extremely critical. 1t will
probably be necessary to amputate his leg
and such an operation would be extremely
hazardous on account of Peck's age.
Drs. Hagan. Hit, Edelman, Ferbert and
Smith were in attendance upon the case
last night and at ! o'clock this morning
they dressed his wounds temporarily, de-
Gliding that 1t would be impossible to am
putate his leg before this morning If it is
then considered necessary.
Peck came here only five weeks ago from
Azusa. He has wife and two grown sons.
The latter are near Mojave and could not
be communicated with last night.
The herald., 1898-03-03
GAVE HIM THE BOUNCE
Dispute Over Bill Causes a Collect
or's Hurried Exit

The sight Of a man coming out OF an
office as though he had been shot from a
gun attracted the attention of people who
happened to be on Third street between
Spring and Broadway yesterday afternoon,
and a crowd quickly collected, but before
they could learn the cause of the sudden
appearance Of the acrobat he had disap-
peared, but not before the crowd caught
sight of the man who had done the cata-
pult act and had furnished the force
which had caused the other to suddenly
appear upon the street. The latter was
]. M. Taylor, the well known real estate
man, and the instrument he had used was
his fairly large foot. The unfortunate in
dividual with whom the aforesaid foot
had come in violent contact is E. F. r.
Vail, collector, and the cause of the COL
lision between the foot and the fleshy por-
ton of Wallis anatomy was dispute over
a bill.
Vail does a general collecting business
and he had a small claim against Mr.. Tay-
lor and went to his office to collect 1t.
There was some mistake as to the amount
due and from the usual exchange of cour-
tesies the two men were soon addressing
each other in terms anything but courte-
Gus. Just what the difference between them
was will probably come out in court, but
as both refuse to discuss the matter all
that could be learned was that Vail was
ordered out of the place. He did not go
fast enough and Mr.. Taylor used his foot
as an "'inducement" to faster travel and
Vail left in hurry. He went at once to
the police station, where he swore out a
warrant for Taylors arrest. The warrant
was not served last night and Mr.. Taylor
Will probably surrender himself as soon
as he learns that he is wanted.