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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-25
COURT OF INQUIRY.
Chaplain aud Divers Exnmincd-The
court VIII hdjuurn 10 iicy west.

Havana, Feb. 2i.-Thc court of inqui-
ry held its usual sessions to-day. Cap
tain Sampson reports that Chaplain
Chadwick was examined as to his per
Sonal experiences at the time of thu dis
as..er to the Maine. and that the teSti-
mony was taken of the captain Jf a
British bark in the harbnr and The SUI
per,ntcndent of the West Indian Oil
Works, across the bay at l. Sla. both
of whom witnessed the explosion. Mr..
Rolf. the British engineer OF ;hc float
ing dock in the harbor. wrote n letter
TO the court, hut, il is said. did not
add anything material to what was
known.
At the afternoon session the divers
w2re examined more fully Ihan before.
Their testimony is taken from day to
day. The court expects n2w to finish
here to-day and 10 sail on the Mangrove
for Key West. where the other officers
and men will be examined.
The wrecking tug Right Arm did not
go north, as was expected. yesterday.
She is now moored beside the poop of
the wreck. and will salvc the smaller
portions as far as possible in advance
of the arrival of other tugs with better
facili,lss for heavy work.
Chaplain Chadwick reports that all
the wounded here are doing we'll except
SIcucFlCk u lf"IHeT. oil New YORK,
who may die n any moment
Neither the officers Of the court Of in
pu!ry nor the witnesses will give the
slightest indication of the testimony or
the conclusions dcduciblc from ii, and
all say that the men employed on the
wreck have been warned To observe an
equally strict rcticsnce. This course is
regarded as emincntly wise by the
American and ali intelligent Spanish
officials. as there is no telling wha,:
passions might be aroused or what evil
rcSu!, Nigh; he brought about by talk
ing freely on official matters in the
present state of pIblc feeling in Ha-
vana Thus far Americans are treat
Ell with the utmost courtesy and kind
ness, and II seems the especial care of
the residents of Havana to show friend
Illness.
Consul Central Lee says there is no
truth in the report that he had asked
Captain General Blanco to dismiss from
Cuba certain newspaper men for send
ing sensational stories TO tha United
states. On the contrary General Lee
has never !ntcrfcred with the American
newspaper men in any way.
SUBTER RANEAN PASSAGE.
In connection with the claim made
by the cubans that there are mine gal
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-25

ing. o'e'po"er'
But there are few situations completely
hopeless Pocs prisoner was rescued when
INC swinging scythe was close to his breast,
their shattered nerves are restored to the en-.
Joyment of life by system of treatment
WINCH has been perfected by R. A. Gum, M
ID, a. East 2lst street, New York City, and
Mhich ms yet to record its first failure. Il
cess. 1t is as harmless as it is painless. Il
docs away with all desire for tho drug. and
quickly restores the shattered nervous svs-
tenn to it's normal condition. 1t treats Ire
conoitlon as disease and not as n habit. Il
lars address as above. go
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-25
The AefI1n.

The AETNA, the largest fire insurance
company in America. has entered Sur-
with us
In 'w12 firas, Chicago. 1871, and Boston.
ie'2. thss company paid out more than
i've million dollars. and never stop
pea writing business for day. The
company now has more than eight mil
non dollars surplus to policy holders.
anu we take great pleasure IN Offering
'ii MS advantages to our patrons. With
our present facilities we are able to
pl'ce any line. no matter how large,
"''" SOLICIT iire insurance of all kinds.
WOODWARD & ELAN,
No. AlaiE street.
Suffolk, Va
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-25
RELIEF OF VICTIMS.
HoutriIc's Measure TO Pay Wages of
Men Killed In Maine Disn.tcr

Washington. d. c.. Feb. 24.-Rcprc-
sentative Boutcllc, Of Maine, chairman
Of the House Committee on Naval Az
fairs, introduced n bIl late this aft r
noon providing for the relief OF thu. vic
times of the United States blttleship
Maine. II follows generally the lines
Of the Samoan di5as:c: relief bill of
1890, and is the result of several days
conferences in COMMITTEES, and emhO-
dies the views of the administrations
The bill provides that the Survivors
OF the officers and crew shall be paid
for losses Incurred by them, respective
~. In no case the reimbursement 20 OK
coed the amount OF twelve months nav
of each, according to his rank. To the
widows or children or parents, or near
est relatives Of the killed sillil he given
twelve months pay. In case Of dsaIh
resulting from Injuries fr3m the disas-
der within n year of its nc :urrcnce a. q
same provision is made. If any ARE ars
CT Hav are due the deld. this shall h,
given additional. Allotmrn,s which
may have been made in favor Of Tie
Whooning cough is the mos, distress.
ing malady; but rs duration can be Gu,
short by the use of One Minute Cough
Cure, which is also the best known
remedy for Group and all lung and bron-
chtal troubles. J. NJ. Trottcr, Norfolk;
r. L. Walker. Brambleton; Truitt &
Smith. Berkeley. =
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-25

=" C"r"n Cold in One Dny.
Take Laxative Br0mo Ouinine tn blets
All druggists refund the money If n
falls to cure. % cents
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-25

relatives of the deceased Will be COR
tlnued for three months, provided tha.:
the amounts are deducted frcm The
twelve months pay. No claim will be
allowed if not presented in two ears
from time of disaster
The Secretary 0f ;hn Navy Is given
the discretion Of having the bodies re-
moved to Arlington cemetery. The re.
ativcs who wish - may nave the re-
mains taken 70 their homes In the
United States. The sum of $40, 600. n so
much as may be lael.l is Appropriated
for this purpose
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-25

icricS nuder the harbor of Havana,
leading from subterranean passages,
ana Known TO have existed for years,
between Fort Cabanas. Moro Castle
and this port. the Spanards claim that
lor over century subterrancan
passage. about two miles long and
eight feet at its narrowest diameter,
capable of giving passage 10 a column
OF troops. has existed from the navy
yard to Castillo del Principe. But. the
the Spaniards further assert, the en-
lstence Of this passage was not known
TO the present authorities, or to those
VINO have been in power for many
years past. The entrances and exits,
1t is added, have been closed for many
years by thick walls covered with de-
bris and their exact location is said to
be lost. AT the same time, 1t Is adj
mitted that records regarding the sub
terranean passage can be found in old
documents in the archives of Havana.
Finally, the Spaniards insist that this
passage does not go under the harbor
at any point
TAXING TESTIMONY.
The session of the court OF inquiry
this Afternoon was devoted to taking the
testimony of two civilians, Americans,
who saw the explosion from the deck
Of the Ward liner City of Washing,to on,
from the Maine, and of two divers who
have been at work on the wreck for
several DAYS.
Althouh 1t is probable the Mangrove
will leave for Key West Tomorrow.
Captain Sampson Is not yet certain. II
Is believed the court will return to IIa-
Vana after hearing the Key West wit
nesses, but no official confirmation Of
this report can be obtained. With the
departure of the court the centre of in
terest will probably he at Key West,
although the officers will maintain the
same reserve there as here.
The news given out by the court is
strictly confined to that already sent
by this correspondent, and is very scan
~ at the hest.
The explosion is no longer the sole
topic OF conversation. The public here
appears TO be content TO await the re-
port of the cour; of inquiry, and 10 he
wen assured that nothing except sur
mise is possible until the report is
made.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-25
The.
Blood
Is the
Life !!

Pure Blood is essential to
good health. Thousands suf-
fer with impure blood Thou
sands who are afflicted could
be cured by taking Africana
the only positive remedy.
AFRICANA cures Rheumatism of long
standing.
AFRICANA cures Scrofula
AFRlCANA cures Old Sores.
hFRICANA cures Syphilis.
AElCANA cures Constipation.
AFRICANA cures Exzema
AFRlCANA cures Catarrh.
AFRICANA cures all Blood and Skin dis
eases
trial Will convince y on OF i,a meriss.
SOLD BY DRUGGISTS
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-08
WILL HAVE 70 MOVE BACK.
CANADIAN OFFICIALS MUST NOT
PRESS INTO AMERICAN LINES.
Omciaiiy That They Have At
tempted to Invade Our Territory.
England VIII BE Called Upon.

Special Dispatch 10 the PoSt-lntelbgsnNer
WASHINGTON, March New reports
Of Canadian advances 10 tae summit az
TIE Alaskan passes have caused greater
activity at the state department. n press
ing this matter upon the attention OF the
British ambassador. When the first IN
official reports OF Canadian customs au-
thoritiss taking a station inside the Amer
lean lines or in disputed territory were re-
ceiyed representations were made aad re-
plies from English authorities showed
there was no official know ledge OF such
action, and no intention on the part OF
England 20 move up its line.
In the absence OF official reports. moth
ing can be done but to press inquiries II
was said at the state department today
that this country would insist upon the
retirement Of the Canadians. should IL de-
velop that there was any advance made.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-08
RICH STRIKE IN ROSEBUD.
New District which shows Up Bet
ter Than Amy of fh~ First Dis
covered klondfke Tributaries.

Special Dispatch 20 che s--Inteliigefscer
VANCOUVER. r. G, March There Is
"a fear or the early collapse OF the h3on-
dixie rusa. fSr ~ the latest boats. arFiF-
ting daily. stories are being brought down
which wiz decide thousa sas Of wayeTing
ones 70 yield 70 the desire 10 take long
shot al TIRE Kioa6ike for fame and fabG-
Ions wealth.
The steamer Danube arrived tssiay from
Ska=way. bringing hack from Dawson
William w Nicholson, ar ex-ulounied 20
lice Nicholson fscs 4 ship load OF cattle
over the Dyea trail and sold the entire
herd At Dawson for 81 a pound. clearing
over srs as.s By the transaction. He shows
a check from Gov. walsh. who paid 81 20
for - pounds OF beef. Nicholson Is The
very latest man from Dawson. He SAYS
the miners are wild at that town over
htg strike on Rosebud creek. emptying
into the Hunker: that average pans are
running g. pan long before bedrock g
reached. and that many other creeks al
ready unknown are turning ont big. bat
the whole excitement i over the Rosebud,
which, il is said contains the richest pay
pay gravel evsr discovered.
Nicholson says that al Dawson II Is esti-
mated by conservative people that so. &C.,
coo Ia gold dust will come out Of Dawson
on the first two boats.
At the present time the Dyea trail is
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-08

huiIeflrea from tine 20 time r. the Post
Intelligence. arrived ever the Great
Northern las. nlght ard were delivered -
the gezstie Il Inss~nz skcrai A. Intsghay,
from whieh piaee the train. CONSISTING ot
thlrty-fgar Pennsylvania cars n two sac-
tlous. were switched 20 Fremgat- At
Fremont the deer ~eTe Bnioade1 and
driven TO the pz3a0ck at Woodland Park
THE trains came In charge Of +. l. Car
ify. o. the operating department y the
Great Northern az 81 paul. and Lieut.
Tsevols. OF the Uaftsd States army. repre-
ssrsinE the government. The der came
threuEa IN remarkably good shape. COT
steering that they had travelsa tonti3u-
cussy by SEA ard lard over % milez-
TIE orders received ~ capt Robinson
were 70 nalpad tire animals AZ oFce urs2n
their arrival a number o. cars ef n17ss
were siSo brought ~ supply the deer
with food until their delivery IN Alaska.
where official repors has II that At abund-
auce 81 she same moss Is procurs bic Sew
eral sis2s will b.. allowed the animals n.
rest before they ara shipped NORTH
VANCOUVER Wash. March Brig
Gen. Merriam. accornFsaF ied BY Capt Al
lisOa. chief cofnnssssaFy, and Lieut.
Graves ore OF his aides. Iefs this after
noon for Seattle 20 make arrangements
for the shipment % the government rein
deer froTn that point to Dgea and Copper
river Cant " r. AhsFcr8rabIe Second
infantry. also left for Seattle TO take
charge af the reindeer when they arrive
there tie wlIl select 80 reindeer ard pro-
ceed up the Copper river and down the
Tanana river 10 the Yukon. he viii be
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-08
4 NEW STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
Win Operate Beats Between Here
and Principal Alaskan Ports.

The Northern Coast Steamship Com
pauy Is the latest - embark tn the Alaska
transportation business az Seattle. Tho
company viii at once put on line ot
steamers between this city and Skagway
and Dyea and later between Seattle ard
s.. Mlebael The Tiljamook. the first of the
companys fieet. which Will consist Of four
fine steamers VIII sail FOR Lynn canal
ports az March y. ard WI h. followed
in about ten DAYS bv another steamer row
a. san Francisco after which weekly sail
ines VIII be made on aatee 30 te fixed
heFgsaffeE The Tltan1euk Ga q stauuch
steamer of to9 tons. and h&s bceu engaged
fn the California coastAnE trade for scv-
eral years. She has been entirely over
hauled and rcatsed ard J. W Ngrthrnp.
the manager ~ tho company WHO is now
ia seattle. Says shs w3l hc one of the
most comfortable ara speedy ycsSelS or the
northern route Saa WIil be- Vnr1Hsand ed
hv Capt. T. A. n3rau. onG ~ tae best
known steam hea timer an the Faeltlc ecaSt.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-08
QUICK TRIPS TO kIoNDIkE.
This IL the safest and Quickest
Nay fo Reach Dawson City.

We Will take Won from the head az Lake
Bennett 10 Dawson City, with l.e0 pounds
II freight. In a thoroughly safe beat sixty
feet in length. in charge OF an experienced
boat8fan. and furnish meals en- route for
Se@ Boats are covered 70 protect you
from sun and rain This viii insure YOU
a safe and pleasant trip. with no incon-
vgnieHce, and much cheaper than the trip
can - made by buying your OWN boat.
We VIII land y1u .n Dawson CITY on or
ahgAt juoe lQth. thirty days in advance Of
ste n1aa&ts coming up t8e river.
We viii start from head If Lake Bennett
about May @th. Parties desiring 10 avail
themselves OF the only comfortable and
safe way q reaching Dawson must az
rive a. Lake Tln4euan Va pyea trail on
or before May ts.- Special attention viii
be given 20 ladies'
For passage apply - Davis 3 Pearce.
Dyea. Alaska. CT aS First avenue Seat
Sic Wash.
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No agent has been sent TO make an Of
fetal inquiry, bat IL is believed that the
customs officials at Dyea and Skagway
VIII be requested to make an inyestiga-
ton OF the reported advance. and should
the unofficial stories be confirmed. the
withdrawal of the Canadians will be de-
manGed.
The stat1 department officials will say
nothing OF the progress on miners Ii
censes negotiations. other than that they
are progressing favorably.
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in spienais condition. The health of the
people on the TRAN and in Skagway and
pyea IS good. Tacrg are few deaths. but
DOGS are dying OF with distemper in hun
drcds and rrospectors are putting them
out ~ their misery and going back 10 the
coast for horses. which in a short time
VIII De used altogether on the trails.
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followed few days later Icy Capt. Glenn
and Lieut., Brookaeld and twenty-five en-
listed men Of Capt. Eldridge's detachment
nov at Dyea. who vii accompany tho
Copper river expedition. They will follow
the sana route capt. Abercrombie took
ia lisa when exploring that pare " Alaska
under Instructions f>om Gen Miles.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-08
Nearly loco Certificates IS.ued

Special Dispatch to the Post-Tnteligencer.
VICTORIA. Il. C.. March Close on 10
a thousand miners certificates were IS
sued today, the steamers Queen and Hue
meme leaving for the north.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-08
kiondiLcr Tries To XIII Himself.

VICTORIA. p. c, March y PARROT.
OF London. England, who came here four
months ago. intending 10 go to the Klon-
dixie. having spent all his money this
morning tried 10 kill himself, firing a bull
let through his breast. lie viii probably
die
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-08
KLoNDIKERs' ATTENTION,


= Vtti a4ItE IIINIIe 60
Get your life insured. / write llfe and
accident Insurance Be sure your policy
is IN a strong company.
For particulars call or write TO
EDWARD NEWBEGIN.
50S New York building.
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THE Northern Pacific are aow selling
tickets 10 Eastern Points al greatly re-
duced rates. Call at their offices for par.
rculars
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KLONpIh ERS-Ask for tire Ralston
Seir-Raisiug Pancake Flour and Health
Foods. tombstone & Spcer.
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GUARD your sight Eyes tested free
Miss Wtlzinskl. Graduate oy:ician, III
Cherry
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REINDEER ,Rr ursr.

arrive Trots, tEe Fast Ia rhnrwn nr
ssee~rnmsat oa4rga4.
Fee ra4ee7 fer the se4v-1usea. rsssaf
sznss lti''s, whose srr.eh az Nse ysFk
sra '3vsGey scross sts coantry have 49,,
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T N Juuss es-s tak-a cat g tllld.o= per-
rllt t7r frame dwelling ON lot T. block l.
Matft tlsw addition % cost s. SO
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DR. ANNIE USsELL.-Dlsesses OF
women. - EoxWsL
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DR. KIBBE has returned.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-04-27

THE Spanish nation is one whose ex-
istence on earth as a nation can no
longer be justified. Its history is
stained with blood from the conquest
of Granada down to the present time.
Her very name is spoken with a shud-
der to civilization and honor has not
yet been accorded her. In peace she
is barbarous; in war she is savage, bru-
tai and mad with blood, riot and cor
ruptiOn. She has murdered and plum
dered without propagation and her prin-
cipal possessions have been gained by
plumber, treachery and the most horri-
bic methods. In this latter day all
governments Lave become more or less
heartless but there Is none that ranks
with Spain. Whatever may be said
about the justification of war between
this country and Spain There is argu-
ment on either sidel it is conceded that
the Spanish government has been even
worse than savage in dealing with the
Cubans. Civilization would demand
that such nation be buried among
the ancient governments of its rank.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-04-27

A GREAT deal has been said, and
much is still being said, about the al
mostphenomenal manner in which mort.
cages have been released from farms in
recent years. II is familiar air sung
by politicians and it sounds plausible
to the uniformed, but to those who
are versed on the manner in which the
releases are made it is a matter of deep
regret. In most cases the releases are
made by reason of the fact tba,
the farms have undergone foreclosure
proceedings or are sold al sacrifice sc
that the unfortunate owner may not be
robbed Of his home without at least re-
ceivlng smallpittance in consideration
To release n mortgage in either of these
ways is like putting out fire after the
building has been destroyed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-04-27

Justice Clark. The trusts, combines.
and money changers not only rob the
people OF what they produce, hut have
actually skinned the Lord out of near
iy all this part of the solar system.
That oily cid Baptist rascal, RockefeI-
Ter, has swiped several hundred thous-
aud acres, himself. But this is peo-
pie robbed and spoiled; they are all of
them shared in holes. and they are hid
in prison houses; they are for a prey,
and none delivereth. for a spoil, and
none saith, Restore" The bone and
staew of the land love to be robbed, it
seems. Instead of voting for them
selves, wives and children. they vote
for jack-leg lawyers and men who
work at the republican demo trade.
Men who, as Col Lincoln oEce remark
ed, would drop the Saviour off the
throne" When we see little bladder
headed fellow, without brains enough
TO suck an egg, yelling prosperity, my
country etc, (who doesn't own a foot
of my country whose wife would take
IN washing if she could get chance
wears cent calico dress and horse
hide shoes, we are reminded of the me-
groe'S definition OF man: Man am de
fust OBJ de creation; he comes up like a
sparrow grass, hops about like a hop
per-grass and dies jest like jack ass. u
Let the prosperity organs play anoth.
er tune for the edificatjOn of tho shoad
less congregation AQUILA.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-04-27
WAR AT LAST.

The existence of war between Spain
and the United States is now an actual
fact. 1t was made certain last Thurs
day when the Spanish government dis
missed Minister Woodford after learn
ing the contents of President McKin-
ley's ultimatum.
Contrary to great many we see no
cause for unbounded happiness in this
terrible ordeal. War is terrible thing,
it arrays man against man in bloody
conflict and men become brutes in prac-
tice. Death, misery and sadness
spread over the land and thousands of
homes are draped in mourning. Happy
will be the day when the human race
shall have been educated above such
conflict. But the condition is here and
it must be faced no matter how sim
cerely deplored, and the American peo-
pie, ever patriotic in crisis, are ready.
President Mckinley issued call for
125, 600 volunteers on Saturday and con-
gress made a formal declaration of
war on Monday. Time, only, will tell
the result. 1t may end soon and it may
involve great many OF the foreign
powers, in which event the outcome
will be uncertain. It is yet too early to
make an intelligent prediction.
Up to this time the Americans have
captured few Spanish merchantships
valued at about three million dollars.
No material losses to the United
States have yet been definitely report
ed, although it is rumored that the
steamer Paris and another small vessel
have been captured by the Spaniards.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-04-27

WICHITA, sometimes called the
WINDY Wonder of the West," whose
citizens call her the peerless Princess
OF the Prairies,' is in Sedgwick county,
Kansas. If there Is prosperous town
IN Kansas, Wichita Is probably the best
representative of that prosperity.
The Kansas Commoner is publish
ed in Wichita, and it contains four and
a half pages Of final tax notice. This
must represent at least ten thousand
pieces of property which are about to
be decided because the taxes have not
been paid. Yet the republican papers
OF that state have boosted of "prosperi-
ty" eyer since McKinley's lnaugura.
ton. They howled calamity" during
Cleveland's term. Verify, a Cleveland
panic and Mckinley prosperity" are
one and the same thing.-Lexington
MO- IntellIgencer.