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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-23

the afternoon session, Lieut.. Commander
Wainwright executive officer of the
Maine. was called to the witness stand.
Four divers are al work. two in the
fore part of the Maine and the others aft.
The task is most laboriouS. The men are
extremely careful. as they have had to
work in complete darkness and have had
several bad falls
Electric lights. worked from the Man
grove, are now available and much good
is expected from them. Nearly all the
possible salvage has now been made from
the cabin aft. me efforts to reach the
ward ana mess rooms are frustrated by
some unknown obstacle. II is expected
10 find bodies in these rooms. Three cases
of l0-inch ammunition have been found
one having exploded, the others full Of
powder. These were found forward.
The work of securing he bodies under
IN" hatch has been most difficult in the
dark, but il is hoped that the electric
lights VIII be Of great assistance. Tn"
bodies are much mutilated and some are
partially burned. The bodies of u fire
men have been taken out from under the
hatch leading from the SupcrStructurc to
the fire room. None were recognized and
all We're necessarily diSmembcred in
course of removal.
The officers of the court of inquiry paid
another visit to the wreck, today. Capt.
sampson. after the visits Of the members
of the court to the captain general and
Admiral Manterola this morning. said
the reception extended them had been pO-
lite and cordial The captain and admiral
had expressed deep sympathy and the
hope that nothing would interfere 70 pre-
vent a thorough investigation. They
oftered 10 give any help in their power
Capt. Sampson referred to the visits as
tending 10 promote Il better under
standing.
Among the salvage w"r" the tableware
and silver service belonging to the Maine
some cutlery. rifles and books.
George W, koeblcr of Brooklyn. \. y.
died. today. al the military hospital All
the other injured show som" improve
mcut
Gunner Charles Morgan Of The cruiser
New \ ork, who is IN charge Of the divers,
Will devote special attention 10 examining
the ammunition in the fore part 81 IN"
Names hun ana to asCertainng the con
ditiou of the plates. magazines and ca
gin"S. lie is a graduate in gunnery and
is regarded as entirely competent. as in
deed are all the divers under his dircC-
tiou. He is under strict orders not -
give out anything on the subject of his
Investigations. except to the officers Of
the court of inquiry when cdlItd upan.
The Fern and Bachc were dressed IN
bunting. today. in honor III Washingt0 :
birthday. The Spanish vessels also float
ed the American colors IN honor of the
OCCASION
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-23


/ was national honor and thar whatever
/ other assets We might have or acquire
lhat was indispensable first last and all
/ IN" time. II We would cherish the public
/ 'rrdlG
! we nave been tuIIN rewarded all along
! our history 10y Jdh"fn% to the principles
/ 1I NaNHlllGi"n IN h""plh& the publ1r
iallu. Before lnr century had passed we
paid OF oar uau"h@l dent and had I"
4 balance IN Tn" treasury. Another debt.
ne greatest I'D our history. WAS incurred
+ IN { n t.Nil War for he preservation of
/ th" mon HHt thiS did not exceed IN"
/ resources or discourage ne intentions 4
! IN" American people. Thcrt We're thoSt
! VII" suggested reputation. but the peo-
I PIE fcpudiated them and Went ON an
checked USChdFSlnG the obligations of
/ mo GoN"rhmFnt m the com of honor.
/ At No point i'm his administration iuos
/ dshin&ton appear ia &randtr proper
! uohS lhan Wh'n ne enunciattS his ideas
/ III regard 10 Inc iofTlSh polcN ~ the
/ governments 'ohSeiNe good faith and
luSllcc toward an nations, cultivate peace
a,ln i,Ii ni" i MN MN Az :fi'Gloh ana
no. "ItlH 'IiJ3 }i IN '""uut'' an II ?F
~! !"t'l TU"H ; f'H,H W2S9 H1' tIudi| 1njHlH
Ii. ~ VIII ne ""IthA oi Il lret cnIIGhi-
encd ana at no Instant period, great
nation to &lN" to mankind the magIlli-
nous and too novel example of the poo
pie always guided by an exalted Justice
and btneVolcncc."
Today. nearly a century from Washing
study the leading principies If that com.
prehcnsjye chart for M puid,nc, nf the
people. 1t was his untlinchjnc inmny-
abb, devotion 10 mos. unrrantinns Of ANY,
,hi,h ,,rn rh,, hin,, I'io'rn W ~
wh,,f Nc ,y.,s ,,,d t,'ii,I Ii III.
~ MIX ,'',' ''i,i i'''''' 50 'H'F'HS
- i'''tNo vs. " h"' W. 81
r"li'" "!T we pt''tPtS OF NaShlnGt"h'
W. '"iIi'"t err ne WIS" lessons lhSoN-
crhin'ht "hlch n" lrit MS. ii will be pro
Httht u" h''u. -" seemed to nave
CRASHED AN BOSS ibIt. conditions and n1inf-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-23
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought BY the Wires from North, East
South and West.

John l.. Jones and Felician lie Blanc of
LeominSter, died at the Burbank hospital
at F1tchburS Mass. Monday. as the re-
suit of scalding and inhaling steam by
the blowing out of the plug in IA boiler
used IN harvesting lee At pond in South
Gardner. Lucien Farrar and G. II. Law
renee, also of i.eominSter. are in the hos
pltal. seriously scalded. through the same
agency. The men We're sleeping in Il loft
over the boiler i'll the little building used
as boiler house. lie Blanc was laborer
ana mad wife and two children. Jones
was an assistant engineer in the Leo
minister fire department and had Il wife
and four children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-23
55th CONGRESS-.


arms of the services, but in this case the
country was confronted by a serious con
dition. He regarded it as necessary that
the guns provided by the government
should be properly cared for and manne1
Scwell. N. j., regarded the passage Of
the bill as absolutely necessary and urged
the Senate 10 support it, The bill was
then passed ~ 10 4.
The negative votes were east by Meysrs.
Bale, Tenn: clay, Ca. Chiffon. Texas.
and Vest, Mo.
The measures provides that the artiI-
lery of the army shall consist of seven
regiments thus increasing the total mum
Der Of enlisted men in the army by 1910
men to b" employed exclusively in me
artillery arm of the service
AT l.4o +. NJ. on motion Of Allison Inc
senate Went into executive session
Al O'Clock the Senate adjourned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-23
TREACHERY IN The RANKS.
Spanish Government Now 10 Deal With War
Among It's Own Officials.

Madrid. Feb. IA gloomy tone pc"
yados political circles because of Tho re
ports If a split In the Cuban ministry.
Tine Autonomists. Senior GhcrEa ANA
Senior Ambldrd. arr" il is believed, secret
~ treating with the Separatsts in the
direction Of independence for cuba. Senior
GOWN. tn" Cuban secretary Of tn" in
t,rur is accused OF treason hy the I'm
paryiAl which publishes q Gao Similc Of Il
letter from Senior Gown 10 Il friend IN
which thu former says.
"iiow could you think that Sagasta. Il
man inferior to CanoVaS ana 4 Liberal
only in name, has inspired my attitude
ana nat my IDEAS ana sentiments AS
cuban Mckinley as well ~ cuba will
determine whether / am a Spaniard.
Long ike oar country and liberty"
The official press counSels prudence AMI
conidcuc, IN the patriotism of the en-
bans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-23
The Spanish Collecting Evidence.

Havana. Feb. 22-Judge Poral of the
spanish admiralty court, today, has been
taking n" dispositions of the officers of
the Spanish vessels ana the harbor Off
Gals on the subject of the disaster to the
Maine. Captain SigShce has been under
a great strain. but is now much better.
having been relieved of some of the re-
sponslhllity by the presence here of the
court Of innnrN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-23
TROUBLES OF THEIR OWN.
These Alaskan Tourists Strike Griet Long
Before They Strike Gold.

Seattle, Wash, Feb, PA party OF 40
Massachusetts men who are partners in
an Alaska venture. under the name of
the Worcester and Northwest Mining and
Trading Association of Alaska are ready
to leave for Alaska, but their outfits have
been attached by the sheriff in a suit
brought by the Pacific Steam Whaling
Co. of San Francisco.
The complaint alleges that the party
engaged passage on the steamer Alliance
for Copper river but just before the
steamer sailed. refused to go on her. The
steamship company was unable to dis
pose of the reserved passages and as a
result claims to have been damaged in
the sum of S1360
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-23
UNUSUAL ENTHUSIASM
Shown in Celebration OF Washingtons Birth
day in New York City,

New York, Feb. Washington
birthday was celebrated in this city
with usual enthusiasm. The wide
spread grief over the Maine disaster
found fitting public vent. today, in ex
pressiOns of patriotism marked by sol
emn sincerity. Wall street was par
tcularly noticeable for its mass of
bunting. Almost every house that
owned flag displayed it,
In the harhor the ships all flew the
American flag and the foreign crafts
unusually noticeable in this observ
ance. The Spanish cruiser Vizcavl
displayed the Stars and Stripes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-23
A PATRIOTIC JUDGE.
Has Washington's Farewell Speech Read Be.
fore He Proceeds with Business.

Nilkesbarre, Pc. Feb. Flowing to the
mass of business in court Judge Wood
ward decided there should be no holiday.
today: But" said he. II deem If an,
propflate that we observe the day BY
nearing WashinGton'S farewell address
ana nave requested Mr. Scarlet to read
IT,. There was Il burst of applause at
this announcement. and the reading was
gwen careful attention and was followed
by prolonged applause. :
me examination of witnesses in the
case against Sheriff Marin and his
deputies then nroceeded mo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-23
He Was Ashore and Now Lives.

Portsmouth. n H.. Feb. PA letter
received from Brent Mccarthy. pay
clerk of the Inflated Maine. states
that he was ashore in Havana on the
night of the explosion and to that fact
alone he owes his life, as he slept in mis-
office where the full force of the explo-
sion was felt. and had he been aboard
he must surely have persisted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-23
Capt. EuIate Pleased With His Reception.

Washington Feb. 22.-The member of
the Spanish legation returned. today,
from New York, where he went to deliver
mail to Captain Eulate and the Vizcaya
officers. He says the Spanish commander
is much Sratified with the cordial recep-
ton given him by the officials in New
York. The taking on of coal will defer
the departure of the Nizcaya from New
York until the latter part of the week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-23
Storm Demoraizes Canadian Train Service

Montreal Feb. 22-Railroad traffic is
demoralzed by "a big snow storm which
has been raging almost without cessation
for three DAYS. There was no Canadian
Pacific trains /" Toronto. last night ana
the line is still badly blocked. The Grand
Trunk is also having its share of trouble
particularly on its eastern division.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-23
Admiral Bunce Returns Capt EuIate's Call

New York. Feb. 22-Admrai Bunce.
commandant of the Brooklyn navy yard,
today, returned the official visit of Cap
tain Eulate of the Spanish cruiser Viz
caya. The admiral was accompanied by
two aides Captain Gilmore and Lieut.
Wards The officers wore their full dress
uniforms, with cooked hats and swords
Admiral Bunce called to thank the Span
ish commander for his visit to the yard
ana to extend an invitation to again call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-23
Nominations Confirmed.

washington Feb. a2-The Senate; 70,
dav rnnfirmaa these nominations: TO De
United States attorney, J. I. In. ~ he
for the district of New Hampshire man. ~,
collector of customs, George H. Ly Mass'
district of Boston and Charies'o"'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-23
EVERYTHING TIED UP.
The Storm About Pennington Causes Suspen
sion OF All Traffic.

Pennington, Ne, Feb. 22.-The snow
storm continued. today. thus completing
the cessation Of business throughout this
section A train with three engines left
Rangcley. this morning. but is snow
bound between Phillips and Redngton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-23
The injured 1en at Key West Recovering.

Key West, Fla, Feb. 22-The injured
men of the Maine at the barracks and
hospital are doing nicely. The wrecking
tug Right Arm is still here and If not
the north with the schooner Belle O'Neil
in tow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-23
The President Returns 10 Washington

Washington. Feb 22-The PRESIDENT
accompanied by Secretary roi'e.,
turned to Washington, TINS eNeh'"s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-23
The Right Arm Sails for Havana.

Key West. Fla. Feb. 22.-'rhe wr"clling
tug Right Arm. which has been taken by
tho government leaves for Havana har-
Dor, tonight. u work on the hun Of the
MAlme.
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FIRES. MCKINLEY
Continued from page ~

bonds of interest ana sympathy.
Though Washingtons exalted character
and the most striking acts of his brilliant
record are too familiar to be recounted
here, where so many times they have
received eloquent and deserved eulogy.
yet often as the story is retold. it en-
cages our love and admiration and in
terest
We love TO recall his noble unselfish-
ness, his heroic purposes the power Of
his magnificent personality his glorious
achievements for mankind and his stall
wart and unfinchng devotion 10 indie
pendence. liberty and union. Those can
~ known.
a stakeholder himself he yet hated
slavery and provided in his will for the
emancipation Of his slaves Not a col
legc graduate. he was always enthusiasts
used every occasion to impress upon Con
gross and the country the Importance of
a high standard of general education and
characterized the diffusion of knOWledgn
as the most essential element of strength
in the system of free government.
That learning should go with liberty
and that liberty IS never Endangered. so
long as it is in the keeping Of intelligent
citizens, ya- the ideal civic code which
his frculiont uttcralir-s u.yef. railD5 Ia
enforce.
And how rcverent always was this great
man how pronnt ami generous his recog-
milton of the guiding hand of Divine
Providence in establishing ana control-
ing Tho dr4fini,S of the colonies and tho
republic. Again and aeain-in his talks.
in his letters. in his state papers ana
formal addresses reveals This side of
his charatter the force of which we still
feel. and / trust We ALWAYS viii.
AT tho very height of his success and
reward as ne emerged from the. rryoll-
ton receiving BY unanimous acclaim the
plaudtS OF the people. and comnan ling
the respect and admiration of the rivi-
lied world. he did not forget that his
first official act as President should he
ferypnt sunpIication 10 The Almirhtv he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-23

Peter Welch, who was shot at Proyi-
dcnce. Z. l.. Feb. :. by Walter y. Marsh
At thg farm Of e. W fiske on Cumbcr-
Rand Yin, is dead. The shooting was the
result Of quarrel Marsh is in iaiI and
Will probably be trraigned at once On u,
charge of murder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-23

What's the secret of happy. vigorous
neaItn simply Keeping the bowels, the
stomach. the liver and kidneys st,'5
and active. Burdock Blood Bitters does
il. "ocS
mon Wed!efrjtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-23
~ cupr 4 COLD IN ONE DAY

Fake Laxative Momo QUINN" 'n"' .,,a re.
y,sts refund the money II II fa'ls 20
r.. y.,u,nc I'm. L. Is q -. Zach ssl'sa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-23
EXAMINING THE WRECK.
The Divers Find More Bodies and Brinu up
Considerable Salvage

Havana. Feb 22.-Lieutenant G. F TTol-
man navigator and ordnance officer Of
The Maine. was examined at the MORNING
session of The court of inquiry today. A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-23

We love 10 recall his noble unseltish-
ness, his heroic purposes. the power Of
his magnificent personality, his glorious
achievements for mankind and his stall
wart and untlmchng devotion 10 indie
pendence. liberty and union. Those cam
not be too otleM TOD. OF be 700 lamiliar-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-18
WORK BEING DELAYED.
Failure of Committees to Report Re-
 tards the Republican Convention.

Failure of Committees to Report Re-
 tards the Republican Convention.
 Fort Worth, Tex, Aug. IS. Ut was practically settled yesterday that tho temporary organization of the Republic state convention will not be made per manent as white delegates do not want acolored chairman to preside. Congress- man Hawley, of Galveston, may be sel. eeted to preside permanently.
 While it has not been decided to put up state ticket, the idea is gaining ground, and may be carried through.
 Barnett Gibbs, who seeks Republican indorsement of the Populist gubernato. rial nominee, is not making any head way.
 The work of the convention is being delayed by the failure of the committees to accomplish their work, especially as to the contested seats.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-18
 Approaching Nnptlals.

The many friends of Mr. Dave Litchbaek were surprised by receiv- ing an invita- ton to attend his we'd diug, which will occur shortly. The bride-elect is Miss Bertha Kosenthal. one of Clarksville's falrest bellps. and daughter of J. Rosenthal. a promi- nent merchant of that city.
 l. tchback is an instaliment mana ger for the furniture house of W. H :. Booth and he has many friends wno are extending him their congratula- tions in advance. Miss Rosenthal has many friends in Texarkan as she is frequent visitor to the me tropolis
 We extene congratulations in ad- vance. e.-Texarkana Courier.
 Mir. Litcbback is well known in this city and was at one time the principal of very romantic affair. 1t will be remem bered that Litch- Lack and MT. Benson of thls city were rivals in love affair and Litehbaek interfered with love let ters passing between Mir. Benson and the young lady,..w Is now Mrs. M. :. H. Benson. Litchbaek also denounc- ed Benson iu a number of letters to this young lady and 1t finally led to his arrest. Litchback remained In the Jefferson county jail few days when peace was declared and hs was given his liberty.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-18
DEWEY'S REPORT
 REACHES WASHINGTON.
He Tells of the Bombardment of Ma nila and How the Surrender There
 Was Effected.

Washington, Aug. s. Admiral Dew ev's official announcement of the bonn bardnent and surrender of Manila has been received and is as follows:
 Manila, Aug. 13.-seeretary of the navy, Washington-Manila surrendered today to the Ame ican land and naval forces after a combined attack. 4 di- vision of the squadron shelled the forts and intrenchments at Malate, on the south side of the city, driving back the enemy. our army advancing from that side at the same time. The city surren- dered about 5 o'clock The American flag is being hoisted by Lieut.. Brumby- About 1000 prisoners were taken. The squadron had no casualties. None of the vessels were injured.
 "on Aug. 2 Gen. Merritt and de- manded the surrender of the city, which the Spanish governor general refused
 Lieutenant Brumby is Admiral Dew ey's flag lieutenant.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-18
Every Han In lhe Regiment Distin- guisEed Himself. and Now Has
 I R.@e IS q Hero.
DRWBY'S B0MBARDMENT
 WAS NOT REPLIED TO.
Spanish Troops In Trenches Fought Hard, but Could Not Check the Americans Lieutenant Bram-
 by H0isted the Flag.

New York, Aug. 1e,-A special dis patch from Manila dated Aug. I3, via Hong Kong, to the New York Journal says
 Five American soldiers were killed and about 45 wounded in the capture of Manila The stars and stripes were raised over the city at ;: 10 o'clock in the afternoon and in the bay Admiral Dewey's fleet thundered the national salute. The combined naval and land forces were employed in the capture of the Spanish stronghold ill the Philip pines.
 At o'clock in the morning the sig nal to begin firing was set on Admiral Dewey's flagship The authorities of the city and the eonsuls of foreign pow CTS had been previously notified of the intended bombardment For two hours great shells were thrown into the city. After the bombar6ment the troops moved forward and attacked the Span iards in trenches. There was no reply to Dewey's bombardment, but the land forces met with hot reception, But the onward rush of the Americans could not be stayed. With q loss of five killed and over two score wounded they drove back the Spaniards and captured the trenches. In q short time the white flag was hoisted by the dons and TOGO sol diers, 1900 rifles and great quantity of ammunition was surrendered.
 The Spanish loss has not yet been as certained. It is probably several times as large as that of the American forces. The Spanish forces numbered about 5000 men, but they were well en- trenehed. Nearly 10000 Americans were engaged ill the assault and their loss under the circumstances is consid. cred small
 Colorado troops were the first to storm the trenches, and every man was q hero.
 When the white flag went up Captain General August jumped into launch from the German cruiser Kaiserin Au- eusta. The cruiser then left with him aboard for Hong Kong.
 The FDlipanos are glad the struggle is over. Shops are again opening, the blockade has been raised, and things will oon be just as they were before Admiral Dewey came to destroy Spanish rue here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-08-18
TEXAS REPUBLICANS
 MEET AT FORT WORTH.
The Green Faction Dowded In the se- lection of the Temporary Chair
 man of the Convention.

Fort Worth, Tex, Aug Is. The Re publician state convention met here oil Tuesday. E. H. k. Green called the del- egates to order. h his address Chair man Green referred to the war, com mended President McKinley's admins tration and declared for territorial ex. pansion. His words were reee we'd with great applause.
 The executive committee reported rec ommending Henry Fergusion, ,colored, for temporary chairman This is virtually a victory for the opposition to State Chair man Green.
 There is no telling what the conven- tion will do on the question of nomina. tions. Waller Burns, Charles W. Cg- den, Webb Flanagan, P. B. Hunt, E. P. Wilmot, c. B. Peck and Congressman Hawley are among the names discussed in connection with the permanent chair manship and friends of Ferguson sug- gest that the temporary organization should be made permanent and this is not likely to happen, as the leaders say white man must be named.
 The platform will cover all the de. mands of President Mckinley and his associates and 1t is intimated that Con- greeman Hawley will have considerable to say when it comes to handling that document.
 The talk is in favor of putting out | straight ticket, which will probably be headed by Waller Burns of Houston. The movement for the indorsement of Gibbs seems to be losing ground