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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18

torpedoes planted in Havana Harbor. IL Is said
at the Navy Department that nobody aside from
the Spanish officers In Havana knows what has
been done TO protect the harbor in that manner.
1t Is customary TO divide all great harbOrs into
sections, and in plans OF coast defence to as
sign plans for torpedoes on the bottom at GER
tain intervals. The location Of these torpedoes
is kept profound secret. only a few officers
Of the Army being ntrusted with the knowledge.
II their location were known. IL would be easy
for an attacking enemy 10 remove or explode
them without causing harm 10 their own vessels.
1t is not usual to keep the torpedoes actually
In their perths In the water in times Of peace.
They are placed in the positions assigned TO
them only war measure. There are some
exceptions To this rule. for instance at Hong
Kong, where the torpedoes at all times
kept in position. and 1t may be presumed that
the same precaution has been taken in Havana
HarbOr 10 quad against an unexpected raid by
O swift steamer that might fall into the hands
OF the insurgents. These tOrpedOes are not Of
the contact type. the torpedoes that arc
set 10 60 off upon the touch of the hull Of
vessel passing them called. but
arranged TO he exploded only by means OF
electric currents sent from shore by buried
wires These fixed torpedoes really mines
and carry much larger charges than the small
automobile rorpcdOes discharged from the tor
pedo tubes OF warships
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18

to express an opinion to the significance from
a naval point OF view OF the disaster to the
Maine. replied
THE destruction OF the Maine is very signin-
cant in two respects. First, 1t illustrates the ire
mendous power Of modern explosives and their
capacity for wholesale destruction Of life ana
property. Battles hereafter will be very diner
ent from the old-tme peppering Of broadside
with bullets where the fatalities were compare
lively small Hereafter it may be practically all
or none War is no longer thing to be
lightly suggested Second the mightiest
battle-ship is Of little avail against these
explosives whether applied from within or
without Their tremendous power and the
capacity and ingenuity Of an intelligent people
in using them make any invasion Of our shores
mighty risky for the invader. The terror they
will inspire Is itself great element in our sys-
tenn of fortihcations'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18

THOMAS j DURcHANT landsman.
WILLIAM MNAlR. ordinary seaman.
MICHAEL FLYNN. seaman.
MEN SERIOUSLY HURT-FIVE.
CARL CHRiSTlANsEN. fireman. first CASA
PATRICK J. FOLEY. apprentice.
GEORGE FOX landsman.
ROBERT HTTCHINS. ID 1dsman.
O. J. DRESSLER apprentice.
OF the seriously hurt. only one, Foley. -
considered TO be in any danger The list has been
compiled carefully by Lieutenant Jungen ard my
self. and is I think. correct. FORSYTH"
The Navy Department also received the fol-
lowing from Commander Forsyth:
The following is the list Of the officers Of the
Maine AZ Key West. all un.njured.
Lieutenant JOHN HOOD
Lieutenant CARL JUNGEN
Lieutenant GEORGE +. BLOW.
Lieutenant GEORGE J BLANDEN
Passed Assistant Engineer r. p BOWERS
Assistant Engineer J. r. MORRIS.
Naval Cadet BRONSON.
Naval Cadet +. WASHINGTON.
Naval Cadet 4. CRENSlIhW.
Naval Cade. u. r TOYD.
First Lieutenant CATLIN, Marine Corps
Boatswain + T. IarSn.
Gunner =. HILL.
Carpenter GEORGE HELMS
Paymasters Clerk MCCARTHY.
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GORHAM
Sterling
SilVerWareS
Broadway & 10Th St.
q Maiden Lane.

But after few accidents, the discovery will he
made that the Florida Channel. between Key
West and Cuba, is one Of the toughest and most
dangerous passages for small boats in the
world. Experienced. travelled men say It In
worse than the English Channel. the Gulf
Stream meeting the tide and wind, and there is
always a treacherous These facts account
for the frequent delays Of the boats in the
ninety mile passages between this port and Ha-
vana. and opinion is growing stronger here that
torpedo-boats not fit for outside cruising
II was a sad scene at the dock last night as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
TORPEDOEs IN HAVANA HARBOR.
IF THERE ARE ANY THERE. THEY cAN BE tx
PIlODED ONLY RY E1.ECTRICITY

IF THERE ARE ANY THERE THEY CAS- BE EN-
PIODED ONLY BY ELECTRICITY.
Washington. Feb 1.-THE Navy Department
authorizes denial OF the statement attributed
TO Captain SiSsbee that he recommended to the
Department before he sailed for Havana that
no other ship han the Maine be sent there. be-
cause the ha Dor was too dangerous. owing TO
the number Of torpedoes planted In the bottom
As a matter of fact, Captain SigsDee had not the
slightest hint given him that his ship was 10
be selected TO- the visit, twelve hours before his
departure. He was then at Key West dong
patrol work. and had gone 10 join the squadron
al the Tortugas before the telegraph orders from
the Department for his ship reached Key West
The telegram dispatched after MIN by
means OF the torpedO-bOat Ericsson. ana was
delivered 10 him at the Tortugas that niShl
Before daylight his ship was on the way 10 ha-
vana and there no correspondence win me
Department beyond the acknowledgment OF 'he
orders !.
AS 10 the statement relative to the number VI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
THE TRAGEDY AT HAVANA.


from the City of Washington were found to he
riddled with flying debris from the Maine and
unit for use Captain Sigsbee was the last
man to leave his vessel and left in his own gig
II have no theories as TO the cause Of the ex-
oosion / cannot form any. An examination
nv divers may tell something 10 court of in
oury l. with others, had heard that the
Havana Harbor was full Of torpedoes but the
officers whose duty II was TO examine into that
reported that they found no signs of any. Per-
sonaly. / do not believe the Spanish had any
thing 10 do with the disaster. Time may tell
hope so.
I'VE in delicate position on the Maine
an FAR as taking any precautions concerned
We were friends in a friendly. or alleged friend
~ port and could not fire upon or challenge
the approach OF any boat boarding unless
convinced that her intention was hostile
81 wish to Heaven l could forget II, have
been IN two wrecks now and have had my
share But the reverberations OF that sullen
vet resonant roar. II the bottom OF the sea
were groaning in torture. will haunt me for
many day and the reflection OF that pillar OF
fame comes to me when l close my eyes"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
THE WOUNDED MEN DOING WELL

THE WOUNDED MEN DOING WE'LL.
IMPRESSIVE SCENES AT KEY WEST WHEN
THE MAINE SURVIVORS WERE LANDED.
Key West. Fla. Feb. 17.-Late reports to-day
from the wounded Of the Maine show them TO De
doing well. except in the case OF Patrick foiey'
the apprentice. whose skull Is fractured IL Is
feared Foley will die.
The officers from the Maine here are al ue
hotels are quartered with Army or Navy
friends and the seamen and Others nave Deeh
provided for at the barracks or have oeeh sent
20 the cruiser New-York. A Distribution Oh
clothing vas made 10 them as soon as possip'e
The officers can buy all they want here IN the
way II clothing
Now II Is the officers and men not cohhec'eu
with the Maine who show signs or EXHAUSTION
Commander Forsyth. OF the naval sfauoh hefe'
has been on duty ever since the first news OF inc
disaster was received here and the of'lcers ana
men on the torpedo boats Cushing ana ErichSoh
have been under a great strain, Whlch no one
who has not travelled on these elongated COL
fms" can appreciate. Fortunately, the threat
ened norther did not develop. so the uips oe-
tween here and the Tortugas were not DO DAD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18

out Immediately and water rushing in. Merritt
got 10 hatch with Naval Cadet Boyd Ladder
gone Boyd climbed through and tried TO pull
Merritt up. but latter let go his hands, fell back
and was drowned. Bodies Of these officers not
vet found: possibly In wreck Sailors funeral
to-day az 3 VIII be an immense procession"
The family OF Darwin L. Merritt. the engineer
officer who was lost from the Maine, telegraphed
to the Navy De partment 20 ask II II was posi-
lively known that he had been drowned. The
only reply the officials were able 10 make was
that they understood such 70 be the case
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18

DEATH OF MERRITT AND JENKINS.
BODIES OF THE TWO OFFICERS THOUGHT TO BE
IN THE WRECK.
Washington, Feb. 1.-THE State Department
this afternoon received the following dispatch
from nsul-General Lee:
Merritt in junior officers messroom. jenkins
in wardroom messroom at the time Of ex-
plosion. Latter left before officer who was
saved. Must have gone the wrong way Lights
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18

suffering from their wounds and hurts
Give them the that the Nation loves and
honors them and impart % all the survivors that
cheer which goes with the Nations regard for our
quiet. steady and brave demeanor. Likewise we
commend 10 Thy Fatherly pity the family Of the
brave young officer who in the performance OF his
duty was swept into the gulf OF death. Let Thy
loving kindness come 10 his father and mother and
his group OF brothers and sisters. . Lord God.
show Thy regard and love unto us all in these days
OF sorrow and pain. And may ind In the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
Duffy's Pure
r1alt Whiskey,

which prudent people know to be shield
against grip, bronchitis and pneumonia
and other ailments on the winter list. II
prevents congestion and gives appetite.
Just what is needed when coughing, fever
and short breath give warning OF danger.
Sold by Druggists and Grocers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
LATEST LIST OF THE VICTIMS.

MADE Up FROM CABLE ADvICEs TO THE NAVY
DEPARTMENT.
Washington. Feb. 1.-THE Navy Department.
tonight made up from its latest cable advices
the following list Of dead. wounded and rescued
from the Maine. The names marked "doubt-
fur are uncertain owing 10 errors in Geographic
transmission which prevent their corresponding
TO the muster roll on Ale in Washington:
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CIinkers

In the CRATE put out the fire. Dead It's
sue clogs and posons the body. 1t must
be expelled by skin, bowels, kidneys and
lungs or the first slight sickness will soon
develop into very serious matter. A
cold checks the action OF these organs
They need that healthful stimulant,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
Try Grain=O!
Try Grain=O!

Ask your Grocer to-day TO show you
apackage Of GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place Of coffee
The children may drink 1t without
injury As well as the adult. All who
Try II, like it. GRAlN-O has that
rich seal brown of Mocha or lava,
but it is made from pure grains, and
the most delicate stomach receives it
without distress. \ the price Of coffee
10 cents and % cents per package.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
UNINJURED MEN-sIXTEEN


PETER MIKLEsQN. seaman.
CHARLES GALPIN private, marine.
THOMAS MELVILLE, coal-passer
MICHAEL LANNAHAN landsman.
PETER LARZEN. seaman.
MARITIME REDEN. seaman.
LOUIS MORINIERE. seaman.
ALONZO WILLIS. apprentice
TOHN TTRPIN. mess attendant.
WESTMORE HARRIS. mess attendant.
MICHAEL MEEHAN. sergeant United states
EDWARD MKAY. private. United States Ma
FREsENANI DIVA. mess attendant.
DANIEL G. TOPPIN, private. United States
W. r COOK private. United States Marine
JOSEPH LUTz. private. United States Marine
Corps.
MEN SLIGHTLY RT-TWENTY-S
FRANK q. THOMPSON. corporal Marine
CHESTER GERMOND private Marine Corps.
JOHN HERBERT. seaman
GEORGE SCHWARTZ. ships cook.
ALFRED JOHNSON. seaman.
WILLIAM II. THOMPSON laudsman.
HENRY MCASN, seaman.
WALTER r RICHARDS. appreItice
ARTHUR RAN or ARTHUR KAU. seaman.
JOSEPH H. KANE. landsman.
WILLIAM MDENIrT private. Marine Corps
JOHN d LOAD master-at-arms.
WILLIAM GARTRELL. fireman. first class.
OSCAR ANDERSON. coXswain.
ALFRED HALLHERG coNswain.
JOHN PANCk fireman. nrst class.
GEORGE DAVID. seaman.
AiBROST HAM apprentice.
JAMES WILLIAMS gunner's mate
HENRY WILLIAMS. cabin cook.
HARRY TEACkLE. seaman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18

befallen the United States warship Maine in
Havana Harbo- due TO the Incidence OF
her crew"
He announced his intention 10 ask the Govern
ment's permission to go to Havana and stand as
a candidate for the Chamber OF Deputies from
the Havana District
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
TO WATCH OVER THE WRECK.
A LIGHTHOUSE TENDER DETAILED AT CAPTAIN
sIGSBEE's SUGGESTION.

Washington Feb. 17.-Yesterday Captain Sigsbee
suggested 70 the Navy Department through the
commander at Key West that 1t would be well 10
detail a lighthouse tender or some such small craN
TO watch over the wreck OF the Maine As the
upper works are above water in places. and much
valuable property j. thus exposed the Department
has acted on the suggestion. and has authorized
one OF the vessels az Havana. the Mangrove.
probably 70 be used for this purpose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
GENERAL WEYLER'S

GENERAL WEYLER'S OPINION
HE THINKS THE DISASTER on THE MAINE WAS
DUE TO THE INCIDENCE OF HER CREW"
Barcelona. Feb. General Val
eriano Weyler who arrived here to-day. ex-
pressed the opinion that the disaster which had
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TO CARE FOR FAMILIES OF VICTIM:

TO CARE FOR FAMILIES OF VICTIMS.
A JOINT RESOLUTION OFFERED IN THE HOUSE
BY Mr.. MCCLELLAN.
Washington Feb. lit IS probable that the
families OF the victims OF the Maine disaster VII
be cared for by the Government. as We're the
families Of those who were lost in the Samoan
hurricane several years ago. when hfty-four
American officers and sailors were lost from the
Nipsic, the Vandalia and the Trenton. Repre-
sentative Mcclellan, Of New-York. introduced
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MUCH INTEREST IN MEXICO.

HIM
Mexico city. Feb l7.-Presdent Diaz dined with
United States Minister Clayton last night and
bulletins regarding the explosion Of the Maine
were sent him by request. There IS intense in
terest ia the matter here among Americans and
Spanish residents and the former have been IN,
clined 20 believe that some treacherOus act caused
the awful catastrophe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18

could do would be 70 act through the Navy De-
partment. He was satisfied that a. soon as the
Secretary OF the Navy obtained definite iniorma-
ton concerning the explosion and It's details ne
would communicate the facts to Congress
Mr. Allen objected TO having the resolution
sent 10 the Committee OF Naval Affairs. Those
OF US" said ne. who are not members OF the
Naval Affairs Committee or OF the Foreign Re-
lations Committee cannot get information from
the departments about these things. We are
shut out as completely a. n We were private
citizens. ! think ought 10 get my information
and am deeply interested in this matter
through the Committee on Naval Affairs OF this
Senate. / do not care 20 debate this matter or
to indulge In any EXTENDED discussion OF IT,
What want is action By the committee that
will give rs Information"
Mr. Chandler objected TO the resolution. and
II went over until tomorrow
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE DISASTER
SECRETARY LONG GIVES HIS OPINION FROM A
NAVAL POINT OF VIEW
Washington. Feb II (speciaD Secretary Long.
when asked to-day by Tribune correspondent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
Tastes like Coffee
Looks like Coffee

Insist that your grocer gives you
GRAIN-O. Accept no Imitation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
h. following joint resolution in the House to-

the following joint resolution in the House to-
day
resolved By the Senate and House Of Represen-
live That the Secretary OF the Treasury De
"a h. hereby directed to pay out OF any money
g. .be Treasury rot otherwise appropriate sum
canal 10 twelve months pay 10 the legal h'iff ~
fives Of each OF The officers and crew OF
no United States steamship Maine WAC perishei
q, tho disaster 90 Havana February -, l'fA d ih
he sum OF $50 90 80 much thereof as may Dc
necessary Is appropriated 10 carry out Inc pro-
visions % this act
INQUIRY PROPOSED IN THE SENATE
MR. ALLEYS RESOLUTION GOES OVER UNDER
oBJEC-rloN-THE BLIND CHAPIAINs PRAYER
Washington Feb 11.-At the opening OF the
Senate to-day the blind chaplain delivered the
following prayer with reference 20 the disaster
t. he Maine
Lord Cod with our whole people We stand
before Thee deeply moved by the appalling Calamity
d.. lI..t.4. -t44 i.....i.f g. o. ,
fnat Thou Will grant 20 the relatives ana friends or
tho officers and whose lives have been nttil-
feed that pity. consolation ana support Nhi,h Ihou
alone cansi hestOW We beesech Thee 10 give Thy
comfort and cheer 10 the brave and noble men who
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
SAW THE BATTLE-sHIP BLOW

SAW THE BATTLE-sHIP BLOW UP.
STORY OF RHODE ISLAND MAN WHO WIT
MESSED THE DISASTER
Key West Feb. l7-Joseph NJ Mann Of Prov
idence K L. passenger on board the City OF
Washington Of the Ward Line. which was
ruoored near the battle-ship on Tuesday night
a; the time OF the disaster in describing the
catastrophe today said:
While we were conversing IN the cabin at
about 800 on Tuesday night loud report
startled the company. They rushed 10 the port
holes and immense fash shoot up in the
air. with terrific report. Debris Of all kinds
and d large number of bodies were thrown up
ward Il was at first believed that the Maine
was being fired upon. but afterward the
Civ Of Washington was struck by what turned
out 10 be falling debris and she careened, II was
thought she was being fired upon. second
explosion took place and, following H. we heard
groans and cries Of Help" Help u.s. The
boats q the City Of Washington and those OF
the Spanish cruiser Alfonso XII were hurriedly
launched and went 10 the rescue. ] went IN
one o. the boats Of the City Of Washington. and
the scenes Witnessed were hearirending be-
yond description
Two # the small boats on board the City Of
Washington were stove in by debris from the
Maine which sank even with the water in about
three minutes after the explosion. The City OF
Washington was converted into veritable hos
pital Many Of the rescued men were brought
OIL board aln1s nude and the passengers gave
them clothing. etc The officers Of the City OF
Washington Id all in their power to make the
rescued men comfortable. About half an hour
after the explosion Consul General Lee. the Civii
Governor OF Havana and captain ,,eieIAi
Banco's Chief Of STAFF came on board General
Lee remained with US all night
The affair caused the utmost excitement IN
Havana Seven bodies were pickeo up IN my
harbor Yesterday and were identified though
horribly mangled
The explosion occurred forward OF the anu
ships section of the Maine
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UNINJURED.
A RESOLUTION OFFERED URGING CUBAN rSDD'
PESDENCE.

Frankfort. Ky. Feb IA resolution was or
fer.d in the Legislature to-day and set for con-
s,deratlon tomorrow inssruct.ng the Senators and
requesting the Representatives. in Congress from
Kentucky 10 do all in their power 10 secure the
Indepandence OF Cuba. The resolution denounceo
the trea rhery Of Spain and the failure OF autonomy
and all other efforts Of the United States - -
cure peace
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
THE SURVIVORS AT KEY WEST

PARTMENT BY CAPTAIN FORSYTH.
Washington Feb 1.-THE Navy Depart
rnent received this afternoon from Commander
FORSYTH at Key West the following detailed dis
patch showing these survivors Of the Maine
who are now at Key West:
CaDtatn Sigsbee reports that the fOlow.ne-named
officers and men were saved from the Maine, and
AZ Kew West.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-26
Obituary Notes.

Miss Kate Claxton, who is playing in 1.-THE
Two Orphans" at the Star Theatre this week,
received a cableKram yesterday announcing the
death at London OF John Orion, who was well
known in theatrical circles as Charles Overton.
Mr.. orion was born in Australia about 40 years
ago. He wrote. among other plays, The
Wages OF SIM" which is still popular on the
cheap.price circuits in this country. When Sir
Charles l.. Young succeeded in obtaining n Lon
don production OF his melodrama Jim tho
Penman" In the spring of 1886. Mr.. Orion bought
the American rights to the play for A.: NJ. Pal
Square Theatre on Nov. 9. 1856, with a cast in
GLIDING Agnes Booth. +. NJ. Holland. and III. NJ.
Pitt. Mr.. Orion married Miss Margaret Cone. a
sister of Kate Claxton, six or seven years ago.
The Rev. William NJ. II. Callan. rector OF the
Catholic Church OF Our Lady OF the Valley of
Orange VALLEY. y. j.. died yesterday. lilo was
born at Dundalk. Ireland, Jan. l, 1897, He was
educated nj ct. Chnrles's College, Ellicott City,
Md, and at Seton Han College, and had charge
OF tho Orange Valley parish about twenty years.
Frederick ~. Huber OF Huber s. Co.. -four deal
ers, IL Water street, and n member OF the Prod
uco Exchange. died yesterday morning ut his
home. IL East Sovcnty'second street. He was
46 years old.
Charles II. Noyes. Judge OF the courts OF War
ron county, Pa. died yesterday in Erie, Pa. aft
or a weeks illness, OF pneumonia and gastric
fever. He leaves a wife and four children.
Dennis Doren OF New York city. General Su-
perintendent OF Construction Of the Western
Union Telegraph Company, died suddenly ~
Norwalk. o. yesterday.
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EAST RIVER BRIDGE LABOR.
stona Cutters' Union Has . G~rievanee-A Cor
tractors Defiance.

stona Cutters' Union Has . Grievanee-A Con-
tractors Defiance.
A delegation from the Stone Cutters Union
complained to the East River Bridge Commits
sion at It's meeting Yesterday afternoon at 40
Chamber street that p. H. Flynn and tho Deg
lan.McLean Construction Company were ON.
ploying non.union men and paying non.union
wages in main work on tho bridge foundations
and in the qunrries at Kingston. N. Y. and In
Maine. President Nixon promised to refer the
matter to the Corporation Counsel. Before the
men departed Colin Mclean Of the construction
company appeared at the meeting and informed
the Commissioners that he was employing union
men and that furthermore he did not purpose
allowing n labor organization to interfere with
his business in any way.
The walking delegates say they will make
trouble unless the contractors are forced to
como to terms.
President Nixon announced after the meeting
that the bids for the construction of tho masonry
for the big steel towers would not be opened on
Monday as advertised, because of tho failure Of
the Board Of Estimate to apprbpfiLre the funds
necessary to carry on the work.