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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-02-24
AN EXPERTS OPINION.
What Prof. Alger, of the Ordnance Burea1
Has to Say of the Explosion.

What Prof. AIger, of the Ordnance Bureau,
Has to Say of the Explosion.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-The opinion
of one of the leading experts in the
use of high explosives, Prof. Alger, of
the ordnance bureau, as to the cause of
the explosion, is as follows;
GAS to the question of the cause of
the Names Iexplosion we know that
no torpedo such as is known to me in
warfare can of itself cause an explo-
sion of the character of that on board
the Maine. We know of no instances
where the explosion of a torpedo or
mine under ships bottom has explod-
ed the magazine within. 1t has simply
torn a great hole in the side or bottom,
through which water entered, and in
consequence of which the ship sank.
Magazine explosions, on the contrary,
produce. effects exactly similar to
the effects of the explosion on
board the Maine. When it comes
to seeking the cause of the
explosion of the Names magazine we
should naturally look not for improb-
able or unusual causes, but those
against which we have had to guard in
the past. The most common of these is
through fire in the bunkers.
Many of our ships have been in dan
ger at various times from this cause,
and not long ago fire in the Cincin-
MATHS bunkers actually set fire to fit
tings, wooden boxes, ETC., within the
magazine, and had it not been discov-
cred at the time it was it would doubt
less have resulted in a catastrophe on
board that ship similar to the one on
the Maine.
II shall again emphasize the fact
that no torpedo exploded without a
ship has ever produced or, according to
our knowledge, can produce an explo-
sion of magazine within"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-02-24
THE ONLY PARALLEL,
The United States Navy Has But On,
Parallel to the Disaster.


Parallel to the Disaster.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-The only
parallel to the Maine horror in the his
tory of the United States navy was the
great Samoan disaster in March, 1889,
when four officers and 46 men of the
Pacific coast squadron lost their
lives in a hurricane which swept
the harbor of Apia, and sur
rounding waters March Is and
16. When this hurricane started there
were in the harbor of Apia the follow
ing men of war: The United States
steamships Trenton, Vandalia and
Nipsic, the British ship Calliope and
the German vessels Adler, Olga and
few merchant ships and small craft.
Admiral Kimberly, commanding
the naval forces, made the de-
partment a long report on the
disaster, in which he showed that
notwithstanding the utmost efforts of
the officers and men, and a display of
the most expert seamanship, the Van
dalia and the Nipsic were wrecked on
reef. The Vandalia lost four officers
and 80 men; the Nipsic seven men, and
the Trenton one man, whose head was
smashed by an accident aboardship.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-02-24
The Red Cross at Havana.

New YORK, Feb. 1.-THE following
instructions have been cablef' to Miss
Clara Barton, president of The Ameri-
can Red Cross, now at Hava ns:
Save neither trouble nor expense to
render every possible assistance to our
wounded sailors"
Miss Barton> and her corps of Red
Cross aides are available for immediate
service in behalf of those injured by
the explosion on the Maine. Their
orgaS Izltion, and the Red Cross tempo
rary hospital will doubtless be placed
at the disposal Of Capt. Sigsbee for his
wounded crew.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-02-24
THE RESULT OF TREAcHERY.
Senator Butler Does Not Believe the Ex-
PlOsiOn on the Maine was Accidental.

Senator Butler Does Not Believe the Ex-
PlOsiOn on the Maine was Accidental.
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Feb. 17.-Sen-
ator Butler of North Carolina, now in
Minneapolis attending the session of the
populist state central committee, is in
clned to view the loss of the Maine as
the result of treachery.
1.-THE act of blowing up vessel in
that manner would appear to many of
the Spaniards as noble deed and the
author would be hero" he said
But, of course the Spanish govern.
men has no connection with it."
will it precipitate WARP"
''No, hardly. If it is shown that
the explosion was not accidental, the
Spanish government would be in duty
bound to disavow any connection with
it, and punish the author or authors in
a summary manner"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-02-24
OFFICERS AND MEN SAVED.
Capt. sigsbee's Response to Message of In
quiry.

quiry.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-Capt. Sigsbee
has reported, in answer to a cable mes
sage of inquiry, that the following Off
GERS and men were saved from the Maine:
Capt. c. d. Sigsbee.
Lieutenant Commander R. Wainwright
Lieut. G. F. Wheelman.
Lieut. j. Hood.
Lieut. c. W. Jungen.
Lieut. G.. P. Blow.
Surgeon S. G. Heneberger.
PAymaster c. NJ. Ray.
Chief Engineer G P. Howell
Lieut. J. ]. Blandon.
Chaplain j. p. Chadwick
Passed Assistant Engineer F. G. Bowers.
Lieutenant of Marines Catlin
Assistant Engineer ]. r. Morris.
Naval Cadets ]. H Holden, w. T. Cluverius
R. Bronson, p Washington, A Crenshaw, ]. D.
Boyd.
Boatswain F. E. Larlzin.
Gunner J. Hill
Carpenter J. Helm.
Paymaster's Clerk B. Mccarthy.
Men-Redon. Larson. Hallberg, Bullock. Mel
vile, Willis, Galpin, Kushieds, Noppin, Tur-
pin, Harris, Lutz, Jeretson, Holland, Her
BERT McDevitt, Foley. Hutchins, Schwartz,
Richards Teackle, Flynne, Dresseler, Da-
vid, Nicholson, Sohman, Fox, Wilbur.
Waters, Anderson, Christianson, Koehler,
Ericsson, Mack, Williams, ]. White, Pauls.
Coffee ]. W. Allen, Roe, d. Cronin, F. Cahill,
]. Kane Jerene, G. A. Smith, G. Shea,
Herness. J. Hebron. Bloomer, johnson. Berg
man, Mattison. A. johnson, Pitcher, Holster,
Lotus, McGinniS, w Matiason, FurnesS,
Good Darkins Rau, MsNair. Gabriel, A. Hal
Ion. Senetech. A. KNEES, Benjamin, Mckay.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-02-24
AROUND THE HOUSE.

To renovate furnished gold and silver
embroidery rub it with n small piece
of flannel dipped in spirits of wine.
Clean straw mating with bran wa
ter. This is made by putting three
pits of bran in two quarts OF water and
letting it boil. When it is almost cold,
wash the mating with it and after
ward dry it we'll.
A faded carpet may be greatly inn
proved by being wiped over with n
damp cloth which has been wrung out
in ammonia and water. Only little
ammonia is necessnry-a tablespoon
full to o small bucketful of water will
be ample.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-02-24
Ex-President Harrison interviewed.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. 16..--When
ex-Prestdent Benjamin Harrison was
asked by press correspondent for q
statement regarding the destrue ton OF
the United States battleship Maine he
said:
THE occurrence is most terrible
and shocking one. It is to be hoped
that an investigation may leave nc
doubt tt at it was an accident. Ii there
should be any roum for suspecting fou
play 1t would be very unfortunate
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-02-24
Nearly Two Hundred and Sixty
Lives Were Lost.
The Cause of the Terrible Disaster
at Present Mystery.
A Searching Investigation VIII be Made to
Ascertain Whether it Was the Re-
suit Of Base Treachery or
Simply an Accident.
Latest News Concerning the Calamity,
From Havana, Washington and Mad
rid-CaPt. SIgsbee COunsels Sus-
pension of Judgment.
The Rary,s Most Terrible Disaster.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-The most ter
rible disaster that has ever happened
to the navy of the United States oc-
CURED in the harbor of Havana, Cuba,
when, without moments warning, an
explosion occurred on board the battle
ship Maine, lying peacefully at anchor,
with fires banked, resulting in the de-
struction of the vessel and the loss of
nearly three hundred lives.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-02-24
LETTER DENIES.
He Did not Sell but Bought Wheat Hold
Ing for War Prices.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1e.-Jos. Letter makes
emphatic denial of the report that he
disposed of 5000, 900 bushels of his May
holdings of wheat during Thurs lay s
excited trading. He was credited with
making profit of 100000. He says:
II not only did not sell busllel of
wheat yesterday but bought wheat.
The current prices are only the begin
ming of range from S1.25 to Si.50 per
bushel. That is what propose tc sail
my wheat at.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-02-24
1T is A PUZZLE.
Naval Ohicers Can Not Agree Upon q
Theory.

Theory.
WASHINGTON, Feb. AT this mo-
ment the.naval officers can not agree
upon any theory to account for the de-
struction of the Maine. Perhaps a
majority are inclined to the belief that
the explosion was purely accidental;
another considerable number feel that
torpedo was exploded under the YES
sci, and third theory is
that some Internal machine was
struggled aboard S&e ship and
set off. In the present lsck of knowl-
edge it is not thought poss; BILE to say to
which theory the balance st probabili-
ty inclines. An examination by diver
of the hull of the Maine would demon
strate instantly whether or not tor
pedo had been used, for in case it had
the plates of the hull would surely be
driven in. On the other hand, pro-
truding plates would be an evidence
that the explosion was purely internal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-02-24
A DISMAL SUMMARY.

Tho Saved, Injured, Missing and Lost OF
the Crew of the Maine.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-The navy de-
partment has compiled the following
summary showing the total results of
the Maine disaster from available Off
cial information up to the close of the
department last night:
Total officers and men on board
Maine, 355; total officers, %; total men,
500; total officers saved, "a; total men
saved, IS; total officers lost. 2; total
men lost, 246; total officers injured, o;
total men injured, 81: doubtful (men), z.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-02-24

Rear-Admiral Relknap said it was .
very significant thing that the Maine
should have blown up in that particular
harbor at this particular time. In the
absence of information as to the cause
of the explosion, he thought that was
the most significant indication in the
whole matter.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-02-24
A BUNGLING JOB.
New Counterfeit Ten-Dollar NatiOna
Bank Note Discovered.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-The secret
service has discovered a new counter
felt $40 national bank note. 1t is
on the Hibernia national bank
of New Orleans, series 1882,
check letter B, Rosecrans register,
Nebeker treasurer. It is Photographic
production, of poor work, printed on
two pieces of paper, pasted together.
The coloring is applied only in spots,
and no attempt has been made to imi.
tate the silk threads the genuine.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-02-24
HoNoRING OUR DEAD.
Sreat Popular Demonstration at the Flu.
neral of Maine Victims.

neral of Maine Victims.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Gen. Lee was
heard from in the shape of the follow
ing cable yesterday afternoon:
HAVANA, Feb 1S
Great popular demonstration at the funeral
yesterday. Military, naval, flremen and civil
organizations generally represented. Bishop
of Havana, Gen. Parade. next in command to
Gov.-Gen: Blanco autonomistic cabinet, civil
governor, mayor and other prominent persons
walked in process on part OF route. In accord
ance with custom. to testify sympathy. Forty
bodies buried. Others will be buried with re-
ligious services as collected. LEE
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-02-24
A Useful Bequest.

Cumso-I hear that Mr. Scadds left $780,
600 to Yellvard university.
Cawker-Is it to be applied to any par.
ticular purpose, such as the endowment OF
q chair?
"The money is to be used for the endows
ment of a football hospital.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-02-24
The News in Madrid.

MADRID. Feb. 1.-THE following
serni-official note was issued yester-
day:
THE news of the disaster of the
Maine has caused painful impression
in Madrid. 1t was 1t first feared that
there had been some act of imprudence
to which the catastrophe was attribu-
table. Afterwards as the details ar
rived the fears dispelled took the form
of feelings OF sympathy and sorrow for
the misfortune which has occurred.
The captain-general, the command
ant of the arsenal. the sailors OF the
cruiser Alphonso XII, the crews of the
merchant vessels and all the available
forces fastened to succor the injured
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-02-24

A good deal is said and written about
society, but all there is to it is sailed al
monds and smilax.-AtcEison Globe.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-02-24

Love-A game the result of which is often
4 tie.-Chicago Daily News.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-02-24

When did you arrive-not to know st.
Jacobs Oil will cure a sprain right off.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-02-24

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE following
cablegram was received from Consul
General Lee at 9:16 last night:
HAVANA, Feb. 16.-Profound sorrow
expressed by government and munich
pal authorities, consuls of foreign ma
tions, organized bodies of all sorts and
citizens generally.
Flags at half-mast on governor
generals palace, on shipping in the
harbor and in city.
Business suspended, theaters
closed.
dead number about 26O.
Officers quarters being in rear and
seamen's forward where explosion
took place, accounts for greater proper
tional loss to sailors.
Funeral tomorrow at p. m.
"Officers Merritt and Jenkins still
missing.
Suppose you ask that naval court of
inquiry he held to ascertain cause Of
explosion.
Hope our people will repress excite
ment and calmly await decision.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-02-24

Her story
is told to
. woman,
not to a
man. Do
not hesi-
tate aboua
stating de-
tails that
che may
not wish
to mem
ton, but
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-02-24
VIII Not Venture a Guess at the Cause OF
the Explosion.

HAVANA, Feb. 17.-Capt. Sigsbee, in
terviewed last evening by your CORE
spondent with reference to the cause
of the explosion, said:
81 cannot determine the cause; but
competent investigators will decide
whether the explosion was produced
from an interior or exterior cause. I
cannot say anything until after such
an investigation has been made. 1
will not and cannot conscientiously an
ticipate the decision, nor do wish to
make any unjust estimate of the rea-
son for the disaster"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-02-24

The government has expressed to
Minister Woodford the regret it feels
at the catastrophe, more especially as
it occurred in waters within Spanish
jurisdiction.
An admiral in full uniform, in the
name of the minister of marine and the
entire Spanish cabinet, called on Gen.
Woodford and informed him that the
government had telegraphed to the au-
thorities in Cuba to do their utmost to
relieve the distress of the injured and
to furnish the officers and crew of the
Maine with everything which they
may need.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-02-24
An Ex-Confederate Naval Omcer's Opin-
ion.

CHICAGO, Feb. 16.-Commander J. E.
Montgomery, once of the United States
navy, commanding officer of a confed-
crate feet during the civil war, and
the man who raised the frigate, after
wards the ram Merrimac, was
very emphatic in declaring the
sinking of the battleship Maine
in Havana harbor the result of
treachery, and an act without parallel
in the worlds history. In his opinion
war must inevitably follow. when
the divers go down and examine the
hull of the vessel" said Commodore
Montgomery, sit will be found that it
was stove in by torpedo exploded I'M
der the bow, with diabolical intent
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-02-24
No Smokeless Powder on Board-Precs
lions Taken with Powder.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-There was no
smokeless powder on board the Maine,
and the ten-inch ammunition was made
up of brown prismatic powders. Not
only is this powder most carefully
packed in hermetically-sealed copper
cases, but it's heat-resisting qualities
are so great that it can not be ignited
by the flame of match, 600 degrees
Fahrenheit being the amount of heat
that must be applied for some time to
set off the powder. On the other hand, it
is readily ignited, as in the case of the
charge in the gun, by the explosion of
good quantity of illuminate. Every
precaution is adopted aboardship to
safeguard the magazine.
In its vicinity a sentry stands on duty
continually. The doors are closed
Theoretically, except when the ship is
cleared for action. At eight o'clock
every night the temperature is taken,
and the keys of the locked door are
placed in the captains hands for the
night. The records of the navy depart
ment show that 81 degrees was the
maximum temperature in the Names
magazine during the past month, very
low and safe temperature. These facts
make it extremely difficult to account
for the explosion.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-02-24
HAVANA. Feb. Is


Advise sending American vessel at once. The
Maine is submerged except the debris. Mostly
work for divers Jenkins and Merritt are still
missing, and there is but little hope for their
safety. Tho known to have been saved are
the officers and "a uninjured of the crew.
Eighteen wounded men are now on board the
Ward Line steamer, in the city hospital and at
the MaScotte hotel-59 so far as known. All
the others went down on board or near the
Maine. The total number missing is 25S With
several exceptions no offlcer or man has more
than part Of a suit OF clothing and that is wet
with harbor water
The Ward line steamer leaves for Mexico
Vera CRUZ ut two o'clock this afternoon. The
officers saved are uninjured. The damage was
in the compartments OF the crew. Am prepar-
ing to telegraph list OF saved and wounded.
Olivette leaves for Key West at p m Will
send by her to Key West all officers saved ex-
cept myself Wainwright, Holman, Heneber-
ger Kay and Holden viii turn over three I'M
injured boaus to captain OF port with request
for safekeeping. Will send all wounded men
to hospital in Havana SIGsBEE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-17
THE RESPONSIBILITY.

Let there be no illusions as to the meaning or
Intervention in Cuba. II is not to avenge the
Maine That could doubtless be done III
single battle. 1t is not merely 10 expel the
Spanards from the Western Hemisphere, in
which their whole history has been so discred-
table That could be done with little difficulty.
1t is not merely to carry relief to the few sur
vivng reconcentrados. That would he com
paratiyely trifling task. No, but after these
things are done will come the real task. the
great responsibility. 1t Is that TO which this
Nation and its Government must now look for
ward with seriousness BETTING the subject.
From the moment when intervention passes
from proposal TO action the United States will
be morally responsible for the Government OF
Cuba. That is the supreme consideration Of
the whole case. In no circumstances would II
be a light responsibility to assume There are
more than million people In Cuba. after all
the hundreds Of thousands destroyed by Wey-
lers determination policy They are aliens 10
lis in race and culture. They are turbulent
and passionate They are ignorant OF even
the rrldiments Of seltgovernment For many
years they have been IN a state OF chronic re-
volt against the only government they have
had. And now this country proposes to take
them in hand. reduce them to order-to Anglo
Saxon order-and stand sponsor to the world
for their permanent good behavior 1t does
that. and must do it, If 1t intervenes AT all. be-
cause without such assumption OF response
bilty intervention would he a blunder and n
crime.
II Is not responsibility 70 he lightly or
thoughtlesSly assumed. Neither Is IL one to be
shirked Noblesse oblige Is rule imposed
upon nations as we'll as upon individuals The
greatness of this Nation and its favorable stua-
ton place upon It duties which II cannot avoid
without showing itself unworthy Of its high es-
tate One Of these duties. the most pressing
one at the present moment, is to rescue Cuba
from savage anarchy and make II once more
the abode Of peace prosperity and civilization.
That will be no light performance, and 1t is
one that should be undertaken with n full rec
ignition of It's gravity. In the words of Car
lyle America, too will have to strain It's
"erges, crack IT'S sinews and all but break its
heart, in the thousandfod wrestle with the
"pythons and muddemons, before It can be
"come'-and before 1t can make Of Cuba "a
"habitation for the gods"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-17
PERSONAL.

Robert Purvs. the venerable Abolitionst, Of Phila-
delphia who has Just died was the last OF the sixty
odd persons who organized the American Anti
Slavery Society in Philadelphia. December T. 1893
He the son OF Charleston IS CO cotton mer-
chant. and when young man formed the acquaint-
ance OF William Lloyd Garrison whom he helped
financially in the publication of his Genius Of Uni
versa Emancipation" His appearance at the organ
ization OF the Anti-Slavery Society was thus de-
scribed by the poet Whittier. who was present: "A
arrested arrest my attention. think have never seen
nSr face ana gre and MS manher Tor snsd an az
one Of the PENNSYLVANIA delegates Robert Purvis.
Of this city coored man was the ans%er rNi;
Ledger" had the distinction of being mobbed to-
gether in Pennsylvania Hall some years later
tional organza ton and Mr.. Purvs was president OF
the PENNSYLVANIA society. When that other famous
helped so many slaves to freedom was formed in
1898. he became its official head
In accordance with the old custom Queen Vic
toria distributed gifts TO twelve old men at Windsor
on Maundy Thursday. Formerly. in accordance
with the New Testament precedent OF Christ wash
ing His followers feet. the sovereign Of England per-
formed ike Office for the aged poor whom they re-
eved This still prevails in Catholic countries countries;
The last English monarch who acted AS pedicurist
to paupers was James II Until the reign OF VIII
lam ~ the ola men and women We're resT hs r"ya
amoner now presents each eligible Ola woman
selected for state bounty with 80 shingS IN lieu Oh
clothes and each old man receives - sniIIinHs.
Rear-Admiral James r. Jouett retired. says: IT'S
all n mistake to criticise the President. think
we'll be fighting in another week. and while Mr.
Mckinley has been patient and anxious for peace.
confident he'll be found vigorous and right In
front when peace he no longer honorably main
tanned His soldiers idolized him during the war.
and fighting men don't fancy towards.
Miss Gabrielle d. Clements. who has charge OF the
ar, department OF Bryn Mawr College, IS 10 decorate
the chancel Of Trinity Episcopal Church. Towson.
Md The design says THE Baltimore Sum-" "as
submitted by Miss Clements in competition with
half dozen artists and carried out by her In its
permanent form. will be. II Is believed. the first
decoration ~ a church In Baltimore and vicinity by
"A woman In mural painting
Asger Hamerik. who has been director OF the
Peabody Conservatory Of Music. In Baltimore, for
twenty-seven years. Is 70 retire. and will be sue
ceeded by Harold Randolph.
When Governor Brady Of Alaska was asked re-
Gently why he lived in such out -the-way place
he replied 81 can get more OF tho good things Of
life in Alaska with A smaller amount OF effort than
In any other place | have ever been In
obadiah Sands OF Chicago Is known "a the but
ter king" Hc owns eighty creameres and controls
a many