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The age-herald., 1898-03-13
SOUTHERN PORTS
 IN DANGER Congress Will Resent Any At tempt at the Proposed Purchase of Cuba.
Special Dispatch to The Age H erald By HAROLD EVERETT CLAY.


 Washington, March 12-The secretary of has been put in command of the depart lanta to proceed at once there and hasten { the work in every conceivable way in pre- pairing tpe southern coast for defense.
 The administration realizes fully that in case of war the south will be the chief point of attack, and that the Spanish ships will remain as near as possible to their coaling stations. The south is the least prepared, too, for an attack from an enenyI It is thought probable that a mond- tor will be sent to Savannah or Mobile, and that a gunboat criuser will be detailed for each southern port
 am informed by naval officer tonight that the department would not secure any options on battleships but purchase them outright. That several had been secured to all intents and purposes, only few de- tails remaining to be arranged before the stars and stripes are hoisted from the flag masts.
 The suggestion that the president of the United States will attempt to secure from congress it's consent to guarantee any debt which Cuba might incur in the purchase of it's freedom Is resented by members of both houses and senate. The suggestion ithat the Cuban question be settled by a compromise is utterly abhorrent to mem- bers of congress and they expressing their opinion freely
 The >.resldent today denied that he had any information whatever regarding the finding of the court Of iaquiry, but never theless the supposition seems we'll founded that the court will substantiate the theory that the Maine was blown up from ex-
The age-herald., 1898-03-13
GERMAN PRESS, SAYS WAR IS PROBABLE But Spain Will Do Everything to
 Avoid It. AFTER A WAR OF PIRACY Spain Would No Longer Appear on the Map of the European Powers Fitting Out Ves-
 sells to Prey on American
 Commerce.
AFTER A WAR OF PIRACY

Berlin, March 12.-The German press this week has been giving utterance to the unanimous conviction that war between tine United States and Spain is probable. although it is believed here the latter coun- try will do everything to avoid it. In diplo- matic circles it is said Spain during the past week sent a circular note to the cabi- nets of Europe to the effect that the Span ish government hoped the rebellion in Cuba would be completely suppressed by April l, adding that if foreign influences had not stimulated the insurgents and sup ported them with arms, men, money and ammunition, there would be at the present moment no insurgents left.
 So far as the correspondent has been able to ascertain the document has not elecited any replies. The opinion that the United States is not honestly attempting to pre- serve peace and keep the war party in control is widely disseminated in Germany and finds ready credence not only in the newspapers but in official and diplomatic circles. One newspaper interviewed the United States ambassador, Andrew D.. White and printed his opinion that the majority of the Americans are anxious to maintain peace But the newspaper added that Mr. Whte'z opinion was not supported by facts and saying that the vote of con gress was unanimously regarded as a clear indication to the world that war is coming and that the Americans want it.
 Several papers. predict that in the event of hoetihties Spain will disappear from the map of European powers after a fierce "war of piracy" both countries not being signatories of the anti-privateer conven- tion of Paris.
 Purchasing Coasting Steamers
 It is well known in diplomatic circles that Senor Sandoval, the Spanish military agent in Germany, Austria and Scandi- navia, who returned to Berlin Wednesday evening from @ trip, after having made three conditional purchases of coasting steamers at Plume and two at Polo with other Spanish representatives, has been purchasing outright or condibonally muni- tions and vessels for use against ASerican trade Senor Sandoval, in addition to ths purchases referred to, which are intended for the privateer service, has placed orders with the Krupp Gun company during the last six weeks and has also appointed 6 sub-agent at Trieste to see what he can pick up. The Spanish agent is now at Hamburg or Stettin negotiating for several cannon and torpedo boats built partly for China and partly on speculation by the Vulcan yards. He intends to visit the Schichau yards and the yards of the Elbng for the same purpose.
 During the course of an interview on
The age-herald., 1898-03-13
THE DIVERS ARE
 STILL AT WORK Capt. Sigsbee Not Informed of the Coming of Another
 Warship.
Special Cable to The Age-Herald.

Special Cable to The Age-Herald.
 Havana, March 12.-The work the Maine goes steadily on unmarked by par ticular incident. Only the American divers are at work today. Captain Sigsbee says that he has no advices regarding the com ing of another American warship. He said also that he would be informed had an- other American vessel been ordered to reinforce the Montgomery. Yet the cap tain of the port in moving the anchorages of a number of vessels in the vicinity of the Maine last night specifically stated that he did so in order to make room for a big American battleship which would be in today.
 The big floating dry dock was submerged and raised again last night by the Eng fish contractors. It worked we'll The Spaniards, hearing of the presence Of the warship Cordelia, In Key West harbor, and her intention to come here, informed Graham, the engineer in charge of the dry dock, they they would fulfil their original contract to the letter, and would pay over the balance of the contract price as soon as he had proved the practicability of his dock by docking one cruiser.
The age-herald., 1898-03-13

Thursday, Col. Reinlin DeSequera the Spanish military attache here, said he was confident ''the misunderstandings' would disappear, adding: Tt might, however, be well for Americans to know that Spain is not defenseless. and that it will cost much blood and more money to conquer or de- feat us.
 ''So soon as war is declared a large and well-eqmpped fleet of privateers will imme- diately begin hostilities against the great American commerce. Spain has not re- mained idle since tho first misund erstand- ings. Ninety good steamers lie in the har- bors of Barcelona and Valencia ready to sadl and do execution, and we have friends who will assist us, if not with men, with money, who, in common with the Spanish government, trust peace will be preserved"
The age-herald., 1898-03-13
AMERICAS DIGNITY EXPRESSES EUROPE United States Actuated by Hu- manitarian Sentiments. SAMPLE OF THE 1 LITERATURE With Which Inhabitants of Madrid Are Daily RegaIed-Uprising of CarIists Threat
 ened-Don Jaime Will Re-
 ceve Deputies
SAMPLE OF THE LITERATURE

London, March 12.-A diplomat who dences than any American in London has expressed himself as follows on the Cuban question:
 ''If America had designed with set rur- pose the events of the past week she could not by any possibility have developed ary- thing which in its impressive dignity would have had such an effect upon Europe as the way in which the executive, congress and the people have met the crisis and risen to the responsibilities involved in dealing with the Cuban queston."
 Such is undoubtedly the general feeling. Every one here now recognizes that the United States does not desire war but is actuated by humanitarian sentiments and will not shrink from war if it is necessary to right the wrongs of Cuba and exact satisfaction from Spain. In the course of a long article the Speaker says:
 'In the face of a possible deficit bank crisis and the suspension or revival of in- dustry, the United States has deliberately shown the world that it will not be trdfled with The Spanish patriots would do well to heed the warning. If they try to re tain Cuba by force their failure is certain and they will hardly less certainly bring down the fabric Of the government III Spain.'
 The Spectators Opinion
 The Spectaor says: "Quoting Kipltng, the Americans are iTresolute and full Of doubts up to the point when they wake the drumming guns that have no doubts. After that there is no more. nresolution until the last shot is fed"
 Madrid is -deluged with sensational Jour nalism Canard is piled on canard to De denied in the next edition and eventually abandoned in favor of fresh excitement. The lingo tirades of the lmparcial ana papers of its class are keeping the nation amused, thus distracting attention from the approaching elections, at which the government anticipates the liberals VIII capture SO per cent. of the seats.
 A good sample of the literature with which the Spaniards are regaled appears in the Carlist organ, Fl Correo. It is in the shape of letter written ot Don Carlos from a correspondent in New York. and says: "We are in a crater of volcano. It seems that not only tHs Maine, but the whole union fleet has been blown up. Frag- ments of ships are falling like fiery rain upon this city. Ninety-nine per cent. Of the people blame the Spaniards for the catastrophe. The fact is the feeling pre- vailing among these hawkers is one of
The age-herald., 1898-03-13
MIR. M'K|NLEY
 STANDS FIRM Plan to Seize Cuba Should Peace Efforts Fail. WILL COLLECT ALL REVENUES Until Claims For Indemnity is Settled
 in Full, THEN GIVE ISLAND TO CUBANS "Peace at Any Price" Mccook Urg- ing the Purchase Scheme. HINTING AT STAINS NEW ALLIANCES Pending a Better War Footing President May Delay Sending the Promised Message to Congress, Until the Army and
 Navy Arc Ready.
"Peace at Any Price" McCook Urg-
 ing the Purchase Scheme.
HINTING AT STAINS NEW ALLIANCES
Special to The Age-Herald. By MAX F. IEIMSEN.

Washington, March 12.-Postmaster Gen eral Gary today told southern supreme court judge that not until the president had exhausted every appeal to God and man would he countenance war, but that if these appeals availed not, he would then, with full realization of his responsibility, enter into a war with Spain, knowing that the God of nations would adjudge the cause of this country to be righteous and just.
 If Spain absolutely refuses compliance required to act.
 The president has decided, in that event, to at once seize the island of Cuba and take possession of the port of Havana and collect the revenues until the indem- nifty demanded is paid when he will turn the island over to the Cuban republic which will in the meantime be recognized through congressional enactment.
 The Purchase Scheme
 An interesting development today was the effort of the Peace at any price" patriots to frighten the country by hint ing that Spain might have the assistance of Austria or France or Germany or all these powers in case they decided that Noble Spaniard needs a sound thrashing
 It looks as if the syndicate which MT Cook represents, and Spain, are working harmoniously to the end of averting war and securing either the purchases of Cuba outright at a cost of several hundred mill lions, or the guarantee of Spanish bonds to that amount. Nothing can be conceived sf that would so quickly change the genu- he admiration that congress now has for
The age-herald., 1898-03-13

terror. For couple of years they have believed that the Cuban question was all thorns for Spain and all roses for them selves.
 "America He'll"
 Nov, finding themselves suddenly chas- tised, words fail to describe their fear and amazement. If we now had at the head of our government a man of worth he would be master of the situation and show to the world these people in the ridiculous light they deserve. We few Spanards, who for our sins find ourselves in this hell, recognize that if Spain gave quick, en- ergetic blow they would not resist and would quickly cry for mercy, for a pro- longed war to this country would prove a terrible foe Men of money abound, but they have no spirit to self-sacriice. If we quickly landed few sharp blows the demorahzation would be instantaneous and they would surrender at discretion. What a pity we are letting slip this possibility, the only opportunity providence will give us of gaining at one stroke, respect, glory and money"
 Don Jaime, the son of Don Carlos, will receive the Carlist deputies at Cannes, where he is staying. and he declares he will then proceed to Spain, declaring himself the pretender. If this is true the news Is very important, but the Spanish govern ment professes to have no fear of Carl ist outbreak. e~s
The age-herald., 1898-03-13

coast defences may not be>in entire readi- ness
 It may be readily seen that the president with his customary caution may wish ev- cry detail perfected before taking action. A prominent member of the senate com mittee foreign relations, who stands very close to the president, and who this morning had a talk with the executive, outlined the situation, although he pro- fessed not to speak for the president him self. For some time there has been a whisper that Mckinley might couple with his demand for an indemnity, demand that the war be ended and that Cuba be evacuated.
 This senator intimated that something of of this nature would be demanded of Spain. That demand would not, in all human probabilities, be complied with by Spain
 
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The age-herald., 1898-03-13
ANife of Senator Thurston
 Tells Of Cuban SufferinqS
Special Cable to The Age-Herald. BY MRS. JOHN M. THURsTON.


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The age-herald., 1898-03-13

President Mckinley into bitter contempt, and opposition than his indorsement of a purchase scheme which MT. Cook has been presenting so consistently.
 No Need of Alarm
 It is said in navy circles that the Donaus arrival in Havana need cause no surprise, as it is quite probable that all the Euro- pean powers, having interests and citizens in Cuba, will send war vessels to protect their interests and subjects in case of a conflict between Spain and the United States
 In diplomatic circles it Is not believed that Austria will involve herself in this affair, if for no other reason than to keep out of trouble. It is generally conceded that the European situation precludes aggress- i've interference on the part of any Euro pean government as other questions in- terest the European nations much more than does Cuba.
 McKinley's Message
 While the presidents message to con- gress in which the report of the court of Inquiry on the Maine will be incorporated is still expected either on Tuesday or Wednesday, there is some reason for be- Viewing that the issuance of communica- tion may be deferred until week after next. \ The Minneapolis and Columbia may not
 sufficiently advanced; the ammunition
 not all have been purchased; the
The age-herald., 1898-03-13
MKINLEY KNOWS WHHT
 THE B0HRD WILL REP FORT
Has Information From Two Members That the Maine Was Destroyed by Government Submarine Mine
 Which Was Deliberately Exploded
By Asso ei F ted Press.

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The age-herald., 1898-03-13
Weyler and the Xultures
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Special Cable to The Age-Herald.
 BY VIM. B, LEWIS.

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The age-herald., 1898-03-13
THE LATEST INDICATIONS SEEM TO POINT MORE STRONGLY TO WAR

ternal causes The suspense will soon be over now, as it is expected that the court will present it's report early next week possibly by Wednesday.
 The presentation of the new Spanish minister and his reception by the president was conducted with the utmost formality, no palaver being indulged in, and the en- tire meeting not consuming fifteen min utes. Diplomats say that the present attention could not have been more con- ventional under any circumstances. There is much excitement here today, due to the fact that the preparations for war are cul- minating so that all who run may read. The first action and the most advanced step yet taken for the establishment of the "department of the gulf'' and the or der for the troops in the interior to move toward the coasts as rapidly as possible. The anxiety to learn the result of the inquiry into the Maine disaster is feverish.
The age-herald., 1898-03-13

The war department on Monday will open bids for one of the largest orders of shot and shell for heavy calibre guns ever givens including armor piercing projectiles and deck piercing torpedo shells
 The number and character of these are as follows: Thirty-fve twelve inch deck piercing shells, weighing 1 900 pounds each; 1,241 twelve inch deck piercing shells, weighing 500 pounds each; 4S1 ten inch ara nor piercing shals; 4s2 ten inch armor piercing shot, capped; 149 eight inch armor piercing shells; 150 eight inch armor piercl ing shot, capped.
 These projectiles are for the heavy for4 tification guns now mounted on the sea coast. The purchase is not to be made under the $5000 900 defense appropriatiop- bill, but is an anticipation of the appr6- priations bill which grants s94O,00O for res serve supply of projectiles and powder
 As the making of powder and heavy pro- jectiles will take considerable time, this contract will be left ahead of the passage of the bill, assurances being given from men in charge that the appropriation will be put through. The entire amount is designed to give all the heavy guns now installed and those to be put in place dur- ing the coming year full quota of prot jectiles and poy: Ter. The twelve inch shot are among the largest made. The cost of single round of this class of projectiles is $511. Aside from the large orders to' be placed Monday the emergency bill win permit additional orders to meet the re- may be mounted for emergency. The press ent order is for fhe actual needs of tho guns now mounted, without reference td any GrlstinS- emergency, although it has been made all the more imperative by tho Spanish crisis.
The age-herald., 1898-03-13
Orders Not Yet Received

Leavenworth, Kas., March 12.-Up to this tie no orders have been received at Fort Leavenworth for the movement of troops. However, the Sixth cavalry is daily expecting orders to start for the Florida coast. Colonel Hawkins received a telegram from the war department this week asking how long it would take to move the Twentieth infantry, and his re- ply was -four days"
The age-herald., 1898-03-13
Mo,, ments of the ships

Key West, Fla, March 12-The United States steamship Nashville has retuued from the Tortugas islands, and the survey steamer Bache arrived here today from Havana via the Tortugas with five of the Maine's wounded from the latter place.
 The stamer City of Key West from Mi ami, today brought two carloads of tor bor.
 The torpedo boat Ericsson will sail to- morrow morning for the Tortugas with mail and dispatches for the fleet.
 The yseht Buccaneer sailed today for Havana.
The age-herald., 1898-03-13
Ships of European Squadron
 Ordered to Return Home
Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.


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The age-herald., 1898-03-13

The war fever is increasing; so is the demand for Backs, Ranges, etc. Alabama Gas Fixture & Plumbing Co.,,
 1920 Second Avenue.
The age-herald., 1898-03-13
GOVERNMENT BUYS COAL
 FROM SENATOR HANNA.
Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.

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The age-herald., 1898-03-13

IVY LEAF COAL. g Dsr>>sp. Telephone l No 40.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-02-01
Laurel Point.

Laurel POINT, Feb. Little of in
terest to the general public has occurred
in our community since our last writing,
but we like to see our name in the pa
per.
A protracted meeting is in progress at
Zoar Baptist church, conducted by the
pastor Rev. Longanecker, assisted by
Rev. Jarrett Fox
James Henry, who has been in poor
health for sometime past, is worse at
this writing.
r. l.. Stevens, of Fairmont, returned
to his home yesterday after spending a
few days with his father j w. Stevens
While returning from church one
night last week Mrs. J /. Snyder was
thrown from her horse and trampled
upon, receiving painful though not Sc
we're injuries.
The event of the season occurred last
Friday in the marriage of Mr.. Luther l..
Jamison to Miss Lessie Morris.
Henry Mercer returned to his home
at Fairmont last Friday after an extend
ed visit to his old home here
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-02-01
A Pittsburg prOdigal.

Some mornings ago when the boat
came there was diminutive colored
boy on it who became very we'll
pleased with the town and concluded
to stay here He was taken in by
John Lantz and has been making the
Wallace House his home ever since
his arrival His parents did not
know where he was. He had started
to school and had mysteriously dis
appeared They thought that he
had met with foul play and told the
police of their fears The officers
succeeded in locating him and his
parents were notified The boy is
still here but they are expected to
take him home shortly. His name
is Harry Nelson and he lives on
Shafer street in the 18th ward He
is a bright little coon and the board
ers at the hotel have been making Il
pet of him.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-02-01
Modern Dentistry.

The dentistry Of the 10Th century
differs as much from the dental work
of sye olden time as the modern
safety bicycle does from the old
fashioned wheelbarrow. The latest,
most perfect and artistic dentistry
is known as crown and bridge work.
In this manner of inserting artificial
teeth, the old bunglesome, cumber-
some, filthy plate is done away with.
And it is to be regretted that so few
dentists thoroughly understand this
new departure in dentistry, especial
ly the older members of the profes-
sion who have not had the opportu-
nifty to learn crown and bridge work,
as it is only in the past few years
that the colleges give anything like
a thorough course in this new de-
parture.
Fully realizing this fact / have
taken special pains to itmyself in
every particular for this special work,
Not only through the dental college
but have recently taken two special
courses in this branch of dentistry
from those acknowledged to be the
best teachers. Come and see me. See
ing is believing. My prices are
right, my work is right, and you will
be more than pleased.
A. Z. BoYERs, d. ID. S.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-02-01
Only rwo Months More of Public School

The teachers in the public schools
have been directed to pass the exami-
nations which should come now if the
term of schools had been extended
This is taken to mean that the term
will end in two more months. 1t has
not been definitely decided not to
have the extra month. but on the
other hand it is not finally decided to
have it. If there had been much
chance for it the examinations would
have been held. AS they are not to
occur it will be seen that the authori-
ties think there is a very poor chance
for the extension OF the term.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-02-01

AN election is being held to-day to
decide whether or not Sunnyside is to
come into the borough. The people
of that place are very much worked
up over the matter, and claim that
the proposition will be defeated. The
vote in town will be light but is ex-
pected to favor the addition.
THE fire in one of the rooms at the
public school is not sufficient to keep
the room warm and this morning
Superintendent Brand ordered the pu-
pills dismissed.
Get your razors honed at Adam
Bowers barber shop.
A FRESH supply OF Whitman's Sc
lect candy-sold only at Madera's.