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FEVER OF EXPECTANCY
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tC work on its own lines, would wind
up its work at Havana before leav-
ing, so as to avoid the necessity for
return trip.
One member of the cabinet had a
more definite opinion on the subject
expecting the receipt of the report
from the court about the middle of
next week.
There is reason to believe that mean
time. and to prepare, too for the re-
ceptiOn of report that would show
the disaster to be other than the re-
suit of an accident, some of the off,
Gals of the administration have been
looking up the subject of indemnities,
so as to lay the foundation of a case
in the event it should be decided to re
sort to that method of settlement.
Many Precedents.
There are a large number of prece-
dents which will aid the authorities in
shaping their action in this direction,
if the facts are fully established. While
none of the cases show the fearful loss
of life sustained by the Maine eXplo-
sion, yet they include many instances
in which the United States has adopt
ed energetic measures to redress the
killing of American citizens in foreign
methods of redress have included de-
mands for indemnity, proclamations
excluding the warships Of the Offend
ing nation from our harborS, displays
of force, non-intercourse, withdrawal of
our ministers, reprisal and blockade.
Some of these steps border very close
ly on war, although they are regarded
as the movements preliminary to actual
hostilities and as amounting to threats
that force will follow, If reparation is
not made.
The case of the Waterwitch is con-
sidered to be the most analogous o that
Of the Maine, should it be established
that the Maine disaster was not the
result of accident. The Waterwitch
was a United States ship engaged in
1855 in surveying the entrance to one
Of the rivers of Paraguay. Without
warning, and by orders of President
Lopez. of Paraguay, a force of troops
opened fire on the Waterwitch, killing
the man at the helm and wounding
others. Intense feeling was aroused
in the United States, when the facts
became known.
The president reported the facts to
congress, and in his message asked au-
thority to make a demonstration of
force which would ensure suitable
redress.
In response to this congress author
lied him to use such force as is neceS-
ssry'' to secure ample reparation.
Accordingly an armed fleet was
hastily assembled on a scale which was
regarded as remarkable for those days.
The expedition made a formidable
showing in South American waters and
President Lopez's government was fore
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WRECK SLOWLY SINKING.
The Maine VIII Soon BE Under the
Mud of Havana Harbor.

HAVANA. Feb. 25.-The wreck Of the
Maine is slowly, but surely, sinking
into the mud. Before the hull can be
raised it will be necessary to move
the guns and deck debris. For lack of
proper appliances practically nothing
Aside from the officers and cabin eff
fects, the salvage thus far has been
pitifully small
The cloudy weather and rain made
the work of the divers unsatisfactory
today, and very little was done. 1t is
said that hole has been made by
the divers in one of the forward
hatches,. and it is hoped that a num-
Der of bodies will be recovered.
The court of inquiry sat longer than
usual today, the six divers being eX-
amined more in detail than heretofore.
The time of departure of the Man
grove with the court for Key West has
not been determined. Capt. Sampson
said today that it was doubtful Wheth-
er his vessel would sail tomorrow; that
all depended on the developments CT
the testimony.
The Spanish cruiser has been lowed
to a buoy further within the harbor
to make room for the cruiser Vizcaya
which is expected here tomorrow or the
next day from the north.
Mysterious Witness.
At the forenoon session of the court
the examination Of divers was contin-
ued. A civilian, whose testimony is
said to be Of some Importance, was also
examined. The name of the witness
and all the particulars of the evidence
are withheld.
Late today the paymaster's safe, with
$22,500 and his papers, was taken from
the wreck. Beyond this, no statement
is made as to the value and nature of
the contents. A large quantity of
water ran out when the safe was raised
above the surface.
The complaint is still made that the
electric lamps are of little use to the
divers, as the light is faint and uncer-
tain, and to hold them takes one of the
divers hands. They have assuredly
proved of little value in the present in
VeStigation.
So far as reports made public go, the
workmen on the tug Right Arm, with
the assistance of the naval divers, are
labcring hard to recover the bodies I'M
der the hatch, which led to fire room
platforms. Snoring with timbers was
found necessary and the divers had to
wait for the lumber today 1t is hoped
the bodies Will be taken out tomorrow
The Havana papers print long eX-
tracts from the American dailies, but
vi course, ohiy VI Qeidyeu News. All LIE
Americans are anXiously awaiting the
arrival of tomorrow's mail.
Consul General Lee says he has re-
ceived no news Of Importance from the
state department, nor has he been
notified to expect the arrival Of any
one of prominence.
At o'clock this evening, when this
dispatch is sent, HolZer is still sleeping
under the influence Of an opiate. He
Is no worse than he was this morning,
but is very low.
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HE FEARS A RIOT.
Consular Agent Hurrying to Cuba
IN Protect His Family

KEY WEST, Fla, Feb. 25-On the
steamer Mascotte from Tampa for Ha-
vana this evening was Carlos Yznaga
U. s. consular agent at Trinidad de
Cuba. He left Havana two weeks age
on a three months leave but is now
hurrying home from New York to pro-
tect his wife and children at Trinidad
as he fears the Spaniards there will
provoke a riot.
After consultation with Consul Gen.
eral Lee, Mr.. Yznaga will decide
whether to take his family from Cuba
Senator Proctor Is among the Mas
cotte's passengers. Before sailing he
was shown a dispatch published here
saying that there is considerable ex-
element at Havana over his expected
visit. He read 1t, laughed and said
Absurd"
In reply to request for a detailed
statement regarding his visit, Senator
Proctor said: Its all simple and
straight as day. I've been to Havana
several times before, and have many
friends there. I've been fishing sew
eral days in Florida with Col Parker
a business man Of Washington and a
friend of mine, and we have decided
to go over to Havana"
The correspondent Of the Associated
Press suggested that some people
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COURTS VERDICT FIXED
CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE AGAINST
INTERIOR EXPLOSION THEORY
No Prospect That Future Testimony
viii Serve to Change the Decided
Views OF the Members of the
Naval Board-Gunner Morgan a
Most Important Witness.

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-The Mail and
Express this evening prints the follow
ing, dated Havana today:
Inc United States naval board of In
curry continued today taking testi-
mony OF the divers who have been
working In the wreck of the Maine
IhoSe who were sent here from the
DattleSh1p Iowa and the cruiser New
York were examined. While, of course
the members of the court will not talk
for publication, I am Informed on the
highest authority that the evidence of
Diver Morgan as to the condition Of
the Maine established beyond the pos
sibility of a doubt, in the opinion of
my informant, that the Maine was
blown UP by an outside agency.
Furthermore Morgan's report was
verified by the other American divers
who descended today
The court finishes its work tomorrow
and proceeds at once to Key West to
take the testimony Of the survivors. 1t
has also been decided not to return to
Havana, all the information as to the
cause of the disaster obtainable here
having been secured. 1t is believed
that decision has been practically
reached. The witnesses yet to be ex-
amined will hardly change the verdict
The court has decided against any
attempt to raise the ruined battleShip
The members are convinced that it
would be useless, as she could never
be kept af1oat, and the Spanish author
tiles here will be informed that, if they
wish the wreck removed from the har-
Dor, they must attend to the work
themselves. This decision gives a bet
! ter idea of the terrible havoc wrought
in the Maine than columns of descrip-
ton could do.
The Merritt Wrecking company, 1t
was announced today, wanted 81, 900 600
to raise the wreck. The company's
representatives made their demand af-
ter viewing the condition of the ship
The wreckers today turned their at
tention to saving the great guns
These, at least, can be recovered in
sufficiently good condition to warrant
the effort
Twenty unknown bodies of the crew
We're recovered from the wreck by div
ers at noon today. The bodies were
| frightfully burned and mangled, and
it may be impossible to ever identify
some of them
Holzer, who made such brave fight,
| died in the hospital today.
All the wounded will leave here Sun
| day on the Bache for Key West. The
| physicians consider 1t safe to move
| them now
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RYAN WINS THE FIGHT
HE BESTs GREEN IN EIGHTEEN
ROUNDS AT SAN FRANCISCO
The Contest a Clever Exhibition of
Boxing, With Not Mark on
Either Man at the End-Not q
Knockout, but Sheer Exhaustion
Green's Finish

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Feb. 25.-It
took Tommy Ryan eighteen rounds to
dispose Of George Green tonight. From
a spectators point Of view it was q
beautiful exhibition of clever fighting.
Neither man showed a mark Of pun
tshment at the finish, and the advan-
tage alternated until after the thir-
teenth round, when Ryan's superior
stamina began to tell. He seemed the
most effective in close work from this
point on, and his left jabs on the face
and short-arm r1ght-hand blows OIL
the body took the life out of the local
man.
At no time could Ryan land his right
on Green's jaw effectively, while Grean
sent in several good rights on Ryan
jaw and head at close range. Ryan's
superior ring generalship helped him
to win the fight. He allowed Green to
tire himself in the early stages of the
contest, and came with a rush at the
finish.
The fight was before the National
Athletic club, and a crowd Of 1880
spectators was present. Joe Walcott
sent message from New York chal-
longing the winner
The men began by sparring a minute,
Green aggressive. Green led first but miss
ed; Green landed left on the neck and got
a glancing left the jaw moment later.
In cinch Green put a couple of rights on
the body.
In the second round Green forced the
fighting and tried for the body with his
left. Green swung a hard left on the body.
Green rushed Ryan. who ducked out Of a
tight place. Ryan jabbed Green on the
right eye with his left.
Green swung right and left in the third
and missed. but moment later swung his
left hard on Ryan's jaw. Green forced
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In SLEEP OF DEATH.

FORT SCOTT. Kan, Feb. 8.-Maj. E. J..
Peck, deputy internal revenue collector for
this district of Kansas. died today.
London, Feb. 25.-George Barrett, the jockey,
is dead.
New York, Feb. 25.-Dennis Doren, of this
city, general superintendent of construction
of the Western Union Telegraph company,
died today. 4c
Rome, Feb. 25.-Dr. Pagello, the friend of
(Mme Aurore Dudevant(, died today at Boil
luno at the age Of ninety-two.H
Montreal, Feb 25.-Lady Abbott, widow of
Sir John G. Abbott, once premier of Canada
died suddenly today.
New York, Feb. 25.-Mrs. Mary Vanderver
de Hart, widow of Capt. W. G. de Hart, who
was chief of staff for Gen. Winfield Scott In
the Mexican war, died at her home at Eliza
beth, N. j., today.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-26
MISSION MONEY PROBLEM
The Topic for Discussion at the
Morning Session of the VOIun-
teer Convention

CLEVELAND, O., Feb. 25 - The
Money Problem in Christian Missions"
was discussed at the morning session
of the Student Volunteer convention
today. Chairman Mott presided and
devotional exercises were conducted by
Bishop Hargrave, of Nashville, Tenn,
and president of the Epworth league
board of the NJ. E. Church South.
The principal speaker was Bishop
Ninde, of Detroit. He said the present
tendency was to decry the money max
Ing spirit in men. Instead, he would
have such a talent encouraged, and,
rightly guided, it may prove a great
power to reclaim the world. Bishop
Ninde said, if the statistics of the
wealth in the hands of professed
Christians were known, they would
startle the world. Most of the wealth
of the world is in the hands of Chris
tians.
Three large meetings were. held in
the afternoon. The evangelical session
at the armory was led by Mr. Robert
Speer, of Boston. At the Y. M. G. A
hall Prof. j. Ross Stevenson, of Nc
Cormick Theological seminary, ad-
dressed an educational conference, and
at the Euclid Avenue Baptist church
Dr. William Malcolm, the great med
ical missionary of China, spoke.
This evening the Grays' armory was
not large enough to accommodate the
crowd, and an overflow meeting was
held in the Y. M c. A. building. The
first speaker of the evening at the
armory was Robert E. Speer, secretary
of the board of foreign missions of the
Presbyterian church. His address was
on the line Of the effect the volunteer
movement had upon those who partici-
pated in it, and upon foreign mission
airy work.
At the meeting in the Y. M. c. A
building speeches were made by T. G.
Brockman and Robert P. Wilder, trav-
cling secretaries of the Student Volun-
teerS
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ed to complete submission. The Ameri-
can commissioners and naval officers
were received at Ascension with much
honor and every PREPARATION within the
power of the republic was given. This
included abiect apology, a sweeping
disavowal and so 900 indemnity
The firing upon the American ships
Chesapeake and Prometheus, in both of
which cases English men-of-war were
responsible, are also cited as precedents
On both occasions the act was dis
avowed and indemnity promptly paid.
The United States has also made dis
plays of force against Japan in 1852 and
against Java in 1858.
Naval Militia Callers
A delegation from the Naval Militia
Association of the United States was
at the navy department today. The
visit Of the members, however was not
IN response to any request sent out by
the department, as has been represent
ed, but was simply preliminary to q
visit to the capitol, where they are to
be given hearing by the naval COM
mfttee on the Barber bill to further
increase the naval establishment of the
United States by the construction Of
twenty torpedo boats, designed princi-
pally for the use of the militia
AT the Spanish legation a dispatch
was received today from Gen. Blanco,
referring to commercial questions and
mentioning Incidentally that no change
Of any kind has occurred in affairs at
Havana. Gen. Blanco's later statement
Is believed at the legation to refer to
the lack of definite and trustworthy
news pending the private inquiries
now being prosecuted by the American
and Spanish authorities
In view Of this attitude of those
whose official position gives them the
best opportunity for full information,
Senior du Bose and his associates do
not credit the reports of discoveries
tending to establish the cause of the
Maine disaster
The commercial negotiations have
been somewhat lost sight of during re-
cent exciting events, but the authorities
at Havana are hopeful that these may
be expedited at an early day The
Cuban commissioner named to treat
on the matter probably will come to
Washington before long, although some
delay of necessity will occur, owing to
the more pressing questions which have
come up Of late
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to make alterations and improvements
TO meet the needs of the club mem.

to make alterations and improvements
to meet the needs of the club mem
bers for the coming summer.
Two other propositions contemplate
the purchase of property on the lake
front. The Ramaleys offer for sale a
lot just west of the Williams house,
fronting on the lake, while the third
proposition comes from the owners Of
the Hammond property, a part of
which is offered for sale to the club.
1t lies half way between the Ramaley
pavilion and the Williams house, and
is said by some Of the members to be
a very desirable location. 1t is like
the other, right on the edge of the
lake
The necessity Of properly entertain
ing the sailors who will be at the In
land association regatta in August
and the wish to have a suitable place
in which to receive them and provide
for their comfort during the racing,
has resulted in strong sentiment
among the members in favor of build
ing a new club house without delay
SO as to have it completely finished and
in shape to use when the sails are
hoisted. 1t is proposed to expend about
$4,000 in the construction of a sub
stantial two-story frame building Of
ception and meeting room, dressing
rooms, with lockers, billiard rooms,
etc, the entire interior arrangement to
depend somewhat upon which Of the
locations is decided upon.
A complete set Of plans has been
prepared by c. A. Reed, of Reed &
Stem, himself a member of the club,
and will be submitted to the mem
bers at the meeting.
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CASToRIA
The fac n
''; =: : MNzz HUI e.! e; e;
Life CheapIy Held.

JAMESTOWN, Pa, Feb 25-Ray FRYE and
hugh sewell, prominent young men of this
place auarreled about a young lady last
Frye's heart, killing him instantly
youngstown, O., Feb. 25.-Angeio Will last
night shot Martha Lawrence, Joseph Farando
Mrs. Peter Farando and Daniel Monte
Farando and Noute are fatally wounded.
Birmingham, Ala, Feb. 25-William r.
Colt, colored, was hanged at Grantsboro To-
day. w
st. Louis, Feb. 25.-AIbert A. Henry. travel
Ing agent for a Philadelphia cold storage
f concern; jumped the middle span of the
Eads bridge today and was drowned
Fordyce, Ark, Feb. 25.-Two young men
named Kilgore were fatally cut by Lewis
Hoy In Redland township today. One has
since died.
Longview, Tex, Feb ga shooting oc-
CURED last night between Alba Haywood.
the manager of the Haywood Opera COM
ager at this place. Both are seriously If not
fatally wounded.
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GREAT HAY TRUST.
capital of Five Million Dollars IN
terested in the CousoIid..

CHICAGO, Feb. 25.-one of the ,arges+
trusts formed in years has been organized
oy Chlcago men under the name of the Amar-
icah nay company Although the corporation
10 uhuer Mlchlgan laws, the headquarters will
be in this city The organization 49,, :" III
pleted VIII include more than hnndred ~
sne largest buyers and shippers of hay in the
state state Of Illinois, Indiana Ohio and Nicbiee ee
Ihe capital stock is S., 900 coo. s"h'
A tract of land near Buffalo &c 70 h. -
chased as site for an immense warehouse
buHalo is selected as the place for the ware.
h house because the bulk of the hay to he
hahuieo VIII be marketed in New England
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discussion over the refusal of the English
universities to accept the challenge Of the
American collegians for a series of two sets
of games, one to take place in England this
year, the other to be held here next year, the
dates and places of meeting to be arranged
by the Englishmen.
The only information given to the press
was that the bicycle records made last year
under the auspices of the intercollegiate asso-
citation will not stand, because they were
this at the annual meeting tomorrow.
Johns Hopkins university applied for ad-
mission, and the application was passed upon
faVorably
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MRS. WHITNEY IMPROVED.
"' iet cut of Danger, but Is Rest
ing More Comfortably, 1t Is
Reported

-; AikEN, S. c., Feb. 25.-There is q
slight improvement in the condition of
MIS- Z. Whitney tonight, the follow
ing bulletin being displayed at the
whitney cottage:
O., WIS. whitney rested we'll last night
oIie mas had more comfortable day
f alld there is slight Improvement in
f ner condition during the past twenty
She is not yet out of danger and is
seriously i'll. DR.. Bull has returned 70
New York, While DR.. Dana remains
mere IN consultation with Drs. Mott ana
McGahan on"
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from Havana says: There is no longer
any reason to doubt that the explosion
which reached the Maine came from
underneath the vessel, and that her
magazines had nothing to do with the
initial explosion, and played a much
smaller part in the general disaster
than was at first supposed.
A dispatch to the Tribune from Ha-
Yana says: Capt. SIMPSONS naval
board has been able to gain the fullest
information, showing that an accident
through lack of discipline was impos-
sible. This branch of the inquiry brings
out that the officers and crew of the
Maine were under the strictest discip-
line, because, although on the surface
the visit of the Maine was friendly,
Capt. Sigsbee had taken proper pre-
cautions against hostile action.
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might think Havana a strange place
to go for fish just now. Senator Proc
tor laughingly replied:
To tell the truth, we are just going
over there to see what's going on. to
be where the excitement is Doesn't
everybody want to go there? Don't
you? There is not bit of political
significance about it. 1 may stay in
Havana day or a week. I have not
the remotest idea how long"
Commander Clifford H. West. chief
of Admiral Sicards staff, also sailed
on the Mascotte. When asked the pur
pose of his visit to Havana, he replied:
Il cannot say anything for publica-
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SHOCK KILLED HER.
Accident to the Florida Limited
Near Savannah.

SAVANNAH, Ga, Feb 25.AThe Florida
special vestibuled train between st. Angus
tine and New York was brought to a sud
den standstill on burning trestle near Way
Cross, 100 miles south of Savannah, by a
warped rail- this afternoon.
The sudden shock caused the death of Mrs.
Horton, of Yonkers, N. Y, sixty-fve years
of age, and threw the remaining passengers
into panic, but all escaped with only slight
bruises. When the train: stopped the flames
from the burning trestle. communicated to
the coaches, and the fire spread rapidly. Con-
ductor Mather and his train crew worked
braVely, and assisted the passengers from the
burning cars in short order.
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SCHEDULE Is ALL FIXED
AN AGREEMENT REACHED BY THE
WESTERN LEAGUE MAGNATES
Dates After the Fourth of July, as
First Presented, Not Entirely
Satisfactory, and n Whole Day
Spent In Discussing the Matter
Not Yet Made Public.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Feb. 25.-The
Western league base ball magnates are
still In session. The report of the
schedule committee, presented to the
regular meeting yesterday, was the
sole topic of discussion today.
There appears to be no objection to
the schedule for the earlier part Of the
season, the dates up to the 4th Of July
being satisfactory to all.
AT midnight the meeting was still in
session, and it was announced that the
schedule was still under discussion
though a practical agreement had been
reached. 1t was stated, however, that
the schedule would not be given out
until tomorrow.
The only matter disposed of today
was the adoption of resolution in
creasing the salary of President Ban
Johnson from $4,000 to $500.
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Juror Ill

WILKESBARRE, Pa, Feb. 25.-There was
no session of the Lattimer case this morning
ewing to the Illness of W. A. Washburne,
juror, who has a severe attack of dysentery
Juror Weaver, who has been i'll for a few
days, Is sill able to attend court.
Juror Washburn able to take his place
In the jury box this afternoon and the trial
was resumed.
The star witness of the day was Milton
Seller, the sheriff of Carbon county.