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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-24

And when, at eventide, the fray is done, My soul to Deaths bed-chamber light, And give me, be the field or lost or won, Rest from the fight"
 Paul Dunbar in the "New York Inde- pendent"
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Fields & Hanson's Minstrels.

Considerable interest has. been
aroused among the amusement pa
irons of this city in the appearance of
the much heralded Fields & Hanson's
Minstrels OH next Saturday evening.
This will be the first visit here of this
splendid organization, though 1t is
safe to say they will be greeted by a
packed house, for almost everyone
has, at some time or another, either
seen or heard of Fields & Hanson's
great musical comedy act, which has
been the leading feature of the princi-
pal organization the past year. This,
however, is not the only redeeming
point of the performance, as they have
wisely surrounded themselves with
nearly thirty-five of Americas lead
ing artists, and programme of high
class, refreshing minstrelsy may be
expected.
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ueru, Dnt cam ana apparently unexcited
Meantime four boats from the Spanish
cruiser Alfonso XIII arrived to be followed
soon by two from the ward line steamer
City OF Washington, The two boats low.
cred from the City OF Washington were
found 60 be riddled with flying debris from
the Maine and unfit for use. Captain SIgs-
bee was the last man to leave his vessel
and left In his own gig.
have no theories as TO the cause Of the
explosion. ] can not form any, An exam
nation by divers may tell something to
court of inquiry l. with others, had heard
that the Havana harbor was full OF tor
pedoes but the officers, whose duty iS;was
to examine into that reported that they
found no signs Of any, Personally l do
not believe the Spanish had anything to
do With the disaster. Time may tell. I
hope so.
We were In delicate position on the
Maine, so far as taking any precautions
was concerned. We were friends In a
friendly, or alleged friendly port, and could
not fire upon or challenge the approach of
any boat boarding us unless convinced that
her intention was hostile
! wish 10 heaven / could forget It. have
been in two wrecks now and have had my
share. But the reverberatlons of that sui
len, yet resonant roar, as II the bottom Of
the sea was groanlng in torture, viii haunt
me for many a day. and the reflection of
that pillar OF fame comes to me even when
/ close my eyes
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Resolutions of Respect.

On the death of our brother w. L
Dean of Grassy Lick Sunday School
who entered Into rest on Feb. ID '9S:
Whearas, God in his infinite wis
dom has called our brother and Sec
rotary Of Grassy Lick Sunday School
from our midst to that Cele.tal homes
above;
Resolved: In the death of brother
Dean the Sunday School has lost
conscientious, efficient and energetic
Secretary, the family loving and
devoted husband and father, the
brothers and community a christian
man,
Resolved: That this Sunday
School extend its deepest sympathy
to the family in their bereavement.
Resolved: That a copy of these
resolutions be placed upon the records
Of the Sunday School minutes and q
copy be sent to the family, published
in the Mt. Sterling Advocate and
Central Methodist.
JAS. T. DONOVAN, Snpt.
j. H. MASON,
ALBERT OREAR,
ROBERT GAY, Committee.
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THE OFFER DECLINED.
Spanish Authorities Are Refused a
Joint Investigation.
DECISION OF TIL PRESIDENT.
After a Conference Between the Chief
Executive and State Department 1t
Is Announced Our Government
A VIII Act independently.

Washington, Feb. 10. - Secretary
Long and Assistant Secretary Day of
the state department had an interview
with the president which lasted nearly
an hour.
Mr.. Day read cablegram from Con-
sui General Lee at Havana transmit
ting a request for the Spanish author
Ties in Cuba that the Spanish officials
be permitted to join with our own pee
pie in making an investigation into
the cause of the disaster to the Maine.
The matter was discussed at consid-
cradle length and the conclusion
reached, and General Lee will be so
notified, that while this government is
willing to afford the Spanish authori-
ties all reasonable facilities for con-
Quoting an investigation, yet it is
thought best the first inquiry shall be
made by our own commissioners.
The request of the Spanish authori-
ties, therefore, will be respectfully de-
clined.
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OUR ENGLISH COUSINS.
Interesting Budget of Gossip FROM
Across the Bic Pond.
SITUATION in WEST AFRICA.
It Is Reported That che Queen Has In
formed Salisbury That She win
Never Again Consent to Dec
Iaration of War.

London, Feb. 10. - The newspaper
opinions and the official messages con-
vey only partial idea of the universal
sympathy for the United States on ac-
count of the terrible disaster to the
battleship Maine. ...
The official world is, naturally, deep
ly interested, and every opportunity
has been taken to express regret to the
United States charge d'affaires. Mr.
Henry White, in the absence of the
United States ambassador, Colonel
John Hay, who is travelling in Egypt.
On the day Of the funeral of the vic
tins whose bodies were recovered the
flags over the consulates were half
masted, and at Southampton many of
the ships, following the lead of those
of the American line, half-maeted their
ensigns.
The press continues its warning that
the situation in West Africa between
France and Great Britain is growing
more critical. 1t is impossible to aban-
don the British flag without the loss
Of honor, it is said.
According to The Daily Chronicle
France and Germany are casting COW
etous eyes upon Liberia and are con-
templating it's annexation.
1t is widely accepted that Mr.. Jo-
seph Chamberlain, the secretary of
state for the colonies, is endeavoring
to put backbone into the Marquis of
Salisbury's dealings with France, Mr..
Chamberlain persisting in viewing the
matter purely from the point of view
Of the colonial Office, and urging above
all things the maintenance of Great
Britain's interests as a colonizing
power.
Sir Thomas Wemyss Reid, editor of
The Speaker, is responsible for the
statement that Mr. Chamberlain would
have pushed his anu-British policy in
Africa to the risk Of war, and the Mar
quis of Salisburys attitude in opposing
it, therefore, lends some CountenanCe
to the gossip that the queen has IN
formed the Marquis Of Salisbury that
she will never consent again to a dec
laratiOn of war.
Two bills have been introduced in
the house of lords, and will undoubt-
eddy become law, which have excited
much interest.
One of them proposes TO make an
unauthorized translation an infringe
ment of a copyright, and extends the
copyright to. lectures and sermons,
with the power to forbid newspaper
reports of them.
In addition the measure provides
that magazine are the owners OF the
copyright of their articles after three
years, and novelists are protected from
dramatization.
The other bill provides for the re-
form Of a promoting company, making
directors, promoters and vendors indi-
vidually liable for loss arising from
false statements, and also providing
penalty of imprisonment for term
not exceeding two years.
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PRoFoUND SORROW
Expressed In Havana over FrightfuI
Explosion on the Maine.

Expressed In Havana over FrightfuI
Explosion on the Maine.
Washington, Feb. 17.-GeneraI Lee
forwarded the following dispatch to
the state department:
Havana. Feb. 1L-Profound sorrow Is ex-
pressed by government and municipal au-
thorlties, consuls Of foreign nations, organ
lied bodies Of all sorts and citizens gener-
ally.
Flags at halfmast on governor generals
palace, on shipping in harbor and In city.
BusiRess suspended and theate's closed.
Dead number about $50
orprers quarters being In rear and sea-
mems forward, where explosion took place,
accounts for greater proportional loss Of
sailors. "... ...-. ..
Funeral at p. m.
Officers Merritt and jenkins still missing.
Suppose you ask that naval court of inquiry
be held to ascertain cause of explosion.
Hope our people will repress excitement
and calmly await decision. LEE.
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WonId Not Re Carried-

London, Feb 19-It is said that Mr..
Gladstone is coming home to die. An
eyewitness who saw his departure
from the Riviera and his arrival at
Calais reports a striking change in the
old statesman's appearance. Arrange
ments had been made at Calais to
carry his chair from the train to the
hotel, but Mr.. Gladstone walked the
distance, 80 yards.
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Officials Still In the Dark as to
the Cause of Disaster.
A DOMINIQUE OF MISSILES
Followed the SuIIen Roar Attending
the Explosion.
THE SCENES THAT FOLLOWED.

Lieutenant Bland'n, One OF tho Sur
vivors, Gives Graphic Account of the
Awful Horrors Crowded Into Few
Brief Moments-He Has Formed No
Theory as TO the Direct Cause Of che
Horrible Wreck.
Havana, Feb. 17.-Shortly before 10
p. m. the United States battleship
Maine in the Havana harbor was
wrecked by an explosion.
The explosion shook the whole city.
The windows were broken in all the
houses.
The first explosion is said to have
been caused by overheating Of 500
pounds of gun cotton, and the subse-
quent explosion is alleged to have been
caused by shells and cartridges.
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The President informed.

Washington, Feb. 1S.--'The Key
West bulletin regarding the finding of
a hole in he bottom of a plate of the
Maine and referring to the work Of a
torpedo was sent to the White House
and was shown to President Mckinley.
His only comment was that it was
the first he had heard of it. The pres
ident does not wish to make any state
ment concerning reports that come re-
garding the disaster, but he permitted
the fact TO be known that the admins
tration had no advices tending to con-
firm the Key West report.
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CAPTAIN siesbee Interviewed.

Havana, Feb. 17.-Captain Sigsbee,
interviewed regarding the cause Of the
explosion. said: II cannot determine
the cause, but competent investigators
will decide whether the explc sion was
produced from an interior or exterior
cause. cannot say anything until
after such an investigation has been
made. will not and cannot conscien-
tiously anticipate the decision, nor do
I wish to make any unjust estimate Of
the reason for the disaster"
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FRANK WILKEF
Pewee Valley, Ky.

Side View, KY, Feb. Is, 1898.
Editor ADVOCATE.
Sirs Seeing this problem for So
luton in your paper, I beg to submit
the following solution of same:
Problem-What will 10 yards of
velvet cost at 81 and l.-0O1 per yard.
According TO the statement of prob.
lem I see no other possible answer
than this-$l0 and 1901.
Yours Respectfully,
SALLIE +. SIMPLEToN.
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Bride Arrested.

Louisville, Feb. 19.-Mrs. George
Wheeler, a bride of few weeks, was
arrested on charge of obtaining goods
by false pretenses, preferred by Henry
Meyer, a rejected sutton. Meyer says
he courted the girl and gave her many
presents, thinking she would marry
him. She married another and refused
to return to Meyer the presents.
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sUCCINoT STORY
OF the Great Disaster to the Maine In
Havana Harb0r.

OF the Great Disaster to the Maine In
Havana HarbOr.
Key West. Feb. 1S.-A succinct ac-
count Of the Maine disaster is given by
Lieutenant Biandin of Baltimore, one
of the survivors, who says that not
until now has he been able to recol-
lect the sequences of events in the aw-
full 10 minutes following the explosion
Tuesday evening.
Lieutenant Blandln was on the
Trenton at the time of the disaster
off Samoa in March, 1889, when Amer
lean and German vessels lost 244 men
all told. Lieutenant Blandin says:
I was on watch, and when the men had
been piped below, l looked down the main
matches and over the side of the ship.
Everything was absolutely normal. l walk-
ed aft to the quarter deck behind the rear
turret as is allowed after O'Clock in the
evening, and sat down On the port side,
where / remained for a few minutes.
Then for some reason ! can not explain
to myself now, ! moved to the starbOard
side and sat down there / was feeling a
tenant ]. Hood came up and asked laugh
ingly II l was asleep. l said: mo; I am
watch"
Scarcely had | spoken when there came
a dull, sullen roar. Would to God that /
could blot out the sound and the scenes
that followed. Then came a sharp explo-
sion. Some say numerous detonatiOns. |
remember only one. Ii seemed to me that
the sound came from the port side for
nd If mis-
sizes of all descriptions, from huge pieces
of cement to blocks Of wood, steel ratings,
fragments of gratings and all the debris
that would be detachable In an explosion.
/ was struck on the head by piece of
cement and knocked down, but l was not
hurt, and got TO my feet in a moment.
Lieutenant Hood had run to the poop, and
/ supposed, as | followed, he was dazed by
the shock and about to jump overheard. l
hailed him and he answered that he had
run to the poop to help lower the boats,
When / got there, though scarce a minute
could have elapsed, had 10 wade in water
to my knees, and alrsost instantly the quar-
ter deck wsS agssh
On the p05p found Captain Sigsbee as
| cool as If at a ball, and soon all the OH
GERS, except jenkins and Merritt Joined us.
| The poop was above water after the Maine
| settled to the bottom.
Captain Sigsbee ordered the launch and
gig lowered, and the officers and men, who
by this time had assembled, got the boats
out, and rescued a number In the water.
Captain Slgsbee ordered Lieutenant Com
ma HSer Wainwright forward to see the ex-
teAt of the damage, and II anything could
be dSns to rescue those forward, or to ex-
tinxuish the Games, which followed close
upSa the explosion and burned flercely az
long AZ there were any combustlbles above
| water to feed them.
Captain slgsbee's Last order.
Lieutenant Commander Wainwright on
his return reported the total and awful
character Of the calamity. and Captain
sigsbee gave the last sad order, Abandon
shln.u 10 man oYerM helmeA with grief In
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Randsburg, Cal, Feb. 19.-The east
bound passenger train collided with
the westbound mixed train on the
Santa Fe Pacific road, six miles east
of Kramer, at 1870 p. M, instantly
killing John Davis, engineer Of the
eastbound train, and John Coons, en-
gineer of the westbound. The passen-
gers were badly shaken up but no one
was seriously injured.
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New York, Feb. 19.-Charles Broad
way Rouss, in letter to Mayor Van
Wyck, offered to present to the city
of New York duplicate of the Bar
tholdi statue of Washington and La
fayette recently given to the city Of
Paris by Joseph Pulitzer. The offer
will be referred to the art commission
for consideration and action.
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Sprung a Surprise.

Maysville, KY, Feb. 19.-Amos
Riggs, the murderer of d. r. Boyd
and his son, Vaudeville. farmers of
this county. when placed on the wit
ness stand, surprised the spectators in
court by admitting that he had killed
the two men, after having denied the
crime for nearly year.
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ington, D.C,says:
/ was for a long
time under treat
nent of two of
the best physi-
clans of this city,
for a severe case
of blood poison,
but my condition
grew worse all
the while, not
withstanding the
fact that they
charged me three
hundred dollars.
My mouth was
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For Rent.

Dwelling house of 7 rooms, with
good stable and fine garden, corner of
Main and Queen streets, opposite resi-
dence of j. G. Trimble, to whom APP
ply. Possession March LIST. ...
32-tf w. o. MIzE.
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TEMPER OF THE HOUSE.
liberal Appropriations For the Navy II
1t lie Necessary.

liberal Appropriations For the Navy IL
1t Is Necessary.
Washington, Feb. 19.-While the
disaster to the Maine has created
temper In the house In favor of liberal
appropriations for the navy, and while
II Ia undoubtedly true that the house
in its present frame of mind would not
|, hesitate to vote sor two new battle
lahtps, one to replace the Maine, this
temper is predIcated upon the theory
that the Maine was blown up by exter-
nal agencies.
II the result of the official inquiry
should develop the fact, beyond perad'
venture, that the ships magazine ex-
ploded from fire or other cause within
her hull, it is believed a sentiment in
congress will be created against the ex-
pendjt1-1e Of millions in the construc-
%nco;v tifwarships that may blow up at
ms likely that congressional
Ltion will follow report from
I'D of inquiry attributlng the
the Maine to an explosion OF
Eazine
pollution for this purpose has
introduced in the house, how
tominent member of the house
mmittee said that he was alb
samazed when he learned that
tfe's coal bunkers abutted the
~. with only thin partition
be
learned of the fire in the
oakers of the Cincinnati, which
aathe boxes in which the shells
a. Agazine were stored" said he.
dbt consider it my duty to at
temp initiate congressional action
aythis danger due to her con-
l assumed as matter of
oursaat 1t was the duty of the
Ivy artment officials to effect such
neeSs would remove that danger"
obstruction of a second bulk
Wing an aair passage between
ou'ers and the magazine, would
az. wed this danger. Now find
the defecfon .na cinn,aaat, ~ 49,
other ship.
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POr Rent.

First class business house, cheap,
Also from $500 to $4,000 to loan 6
per cent. interest, first mortgage on
land. JOHN Il Doris.
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Each day since the wrecktng of the
Maine there have been developments
which indicate that it was treacher-
GUS deed. One woman said she had
been advised not to sail near the
Maine, that it would be blown up.
Again, others on hearing of an explo-
sion, gave utterance to expression
that lead to the conclusion of the
knowledge of conspiracy for deadly
work. On yesterday reports are to
the effect that the magazine of the
Maine is unframed. II this be the
truth, and we have no right to doubt
it, then it follows that the Maine met
with disaster by the hands of the
Spanish, willfullY and cr1minally or
from their carelessness. In either
event the Spanish government is re-
sponsible to the United States for the
damage done and will be held to
strict account. New York ministers
on Sunday in speaking of the terrible
slaughter of Americans in the Havana
Harbor, declared that "war is terrible
but cowardice worse" The court Of
inquiry is at work and startling de-
velopments are hourly expected.
Chicago ministers declare that the
time for action is at hand, and the en-
tire world is in a state of excitement.
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filled with eating sores; my tongue was
almost eaten away, so that for three
months l was unable to taste any solid
food. My hair was coming out rapidly.
,apd was in horrible fix. had tried
various treatments, and was nearly dis
-couraged, when friend recommended
S.S.S. After had taken four bottles,
began to get better, and when had
finished eighteen bottles, was cured
sound and well, my skin was without
biemish, and have had no return of
the disease. yS.S.S.saved me from life
of misery" S.S.S. Guaranteed purely
vegeta6e) will cure any case Of blood
poison. Books on the disease
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Mr.. j. L. Bosley, prominent Re-
publican of Paris, member of the
Kentucky Press Association, and ed
itor of the Paris Reporter will be en-
dorsed by Senator Deboe for Post
master at Paris, notwithstanding a
protest by some Of the business men
Of that place. Mr.. Bosley has figured
prominently in politics and is worthy
Of the position he asks.
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County Correspondents.

We observed in last weeks Issue of
the Owingsville Outlook that seven
teen correspondents had sent in let
ters occupying nearly five columns !;
thus ought news from the entire
county be gathered. u
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Garden Seed.

And q nice assortment of
Flower seed.
Don't forget we are headquarters for
Field seed,
Glover, timothy, oats, etc.
CmLEs, THOMPSON GROCERY Co.
Sl-2t.
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Blood Poison.

Contagious Blood Poison has been APP
propriately called the curse of mankind.
TIT is the one disease that physicians can
not cure; their mercurial aud potash
remedies only bottle up the poison in
the system, to surely break forth in
more virulent form, resulting in a total
wreck of the system.
Mr.. Frank B. Martin, a prominent
ieweler at gao Pennsylvania Ave, Wash
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-02-22

Miss Lutte Squires, of Carlisle, will
begin private school at Frog Pond
school house on the first Monday in
March.
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When a sower goes fourth to SOW
he should be particular what he sows.
We sell the best seed and the best are
always cheapest,
CHILEs, THOMPSON GROCERY Co.
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EnnernI OF the mnrtrrs.

Havana, Feb. 18.-The interment Of
the martyrs of the Maine took place
about p. m. Shortly before that hour
all Havana was in movement. The
flags on the public buildings were at
halfmast and many Of the houses were
drsped IN mourning. All classes were
represented in the throngs that filled
the streets along which the funeral
procession passed to the cemetery. y
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-02-22

Mrs. Marc Chiles is organizing
dancing school.
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See us before buying your coal and
Feed; we can save you money.
Mt. STERLING COMMISSION Co.
OR.t .l
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Carpet chain, all colors, at A. Baum
& Sons. 32-2t
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$40 .OlO

Point off as many places in the pro-
duct as you have in both multiplier
and multiplicand.
FRANK WILKINSON.
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Captain siEsbee's Last order.

Lieutenant Commander Wainwright on
his return reported the total and awful
character of the calamity. and Captain
sigsbee gave the last sad order, Abandon
ship" 30 men overwhelmed with grief In
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PERSONAL MENTION.

Judge J. M. Walling of Nevada City
is at the Golden Eagle.
Rev. c. F. Oehler and family have
gone to Santa Cruz for a short vaca-
ton.
Albert Gallatin returned to San Fran
cisco yesterday after quite a visit
here.
Fl. r. McNoble, a prominent citizen
OF Stockton, is registered at the Golden
Eagle.
Mrs. G. F. Allen has returned from
Gardenville, Nevada, where she was on
a six weeks visit to friends.
Mrs. Frank A Taylor has returned
from Blue Lakes, Siegler and Adams
Springs, where she spent the summer.
Mrs. F. H. Hawes has just returned
from a months visit to Tacoma and
Seattle, the guest of Mrs. c. A. Phipps.
Miss Abbie Miller and her sister, Mrs
A. j. Mckay of Rocklin, are spending
a few days in San Francisco and Berk-
eley