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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-24

(2) TO forbid the interstate transmits
sion of lottery messages and other gamo-
ling matter by telegraph.
go To raise the age of protection for
girls to IS in the District of Columbia and
the territories.
D To enact a Sabbath law for the ma
tional capital
90 To prohibit knetoscope reproduce
tions of pugilistic encountets in the Dis
trict of Columbia and the territories and
the interstate transportation of materials
of the same.
(G To prohibit the transmission by mail
or interstate commerce of newspaper de-
scriptions of prize fights.
ca To substitute voluntary arbitration
for railway strikes.
(S) To appoint "a commission to inNesti-
gate the labor problem.
(N To limit absolute divorce, allowing
remprriace, to cases of adultery in the
District of Columbia and the territories.
O0 TO exclude illiterate immigrants.
HIS ADLER ADDRESSES.
Yesterday morning DIR. Crafts deliv-
cred an address in the Simpson Meth
odist church on the West Side, on ma
tional Perils and Hopes" He made
this statement:
THE chief concern of statesman and
preacher alike, the one too exclusively
absorbed In national finance. the other
in individual conversions, should be the
ten cyclonic clouds. which, since the
war have been gathering in our ma
tional sky.
THE consumption of liquors in this
period, measured by gallons. has in
creased more than twice as fast as the
population, and partly as a conse-
quence divorces and murders have in
creased in like proportion. Three 9TH
er clouds hang together, peculiar to
our own national sky and to this part
of our history: namely, the increase
of lynchings labor riots ard municipal
corruption (all Of which are larger
evils in our country than in any other).
Three other clouds are no less threat
enirg; namely the increase of Sab
| bath breaking, apparent to all; of inn
purity. declared by a recent Conven-
tion of physicians; and of corrupt
| Journalism, that proclaims itself The
tenth cloud, larger than all and partly
| inclusive of all is the national habit OF
law breaking. 1t would hardly be toe
much to call the increasing interest
| in brutal sports another cloud.
| How to escape the disaster storms
these clouds threaten should be the
theme both of Thanksgiving sermon
| and presidents message, for it is real.
| ly the chief problem in both church
| and state"
| The remedy suggested by DR. Crafts
| was that which he is aiming to set ir
| motion in this city, a combination ot
| the forces of the various good civic
and religious organizations with tht
| clergy.
Last evening DR.. Crafts spoke or
| THE Imperiled Sabbath" to a large
audience in the Washhurn Street Pres
hyterian church.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-24

The improvements that the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad have had un-
der way at Pittsburg for the past If
teen months have been completed with
the exception of a small amount of
paving between the tracks which will
be done i'm the spring,
The line now has splendid terminals
al that point ard sufficient trackage to
handle the vast amount OF business
With not only economy but with celer-
ity. The changes cost in the neighbor-
hood of Si50,000 and consist of a new
yard at Glenwood, Zone of Pittsburg's
suburbs) a double track trestle nearly
two miles in length, the changing of
the line Of road leading into the pas
senger station and the building of new
freight yards near that point. ~
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CALLED TO BLOSSBURG.
Rev. Frank r. Walsh Removed from
MOntrOse.

Rev. Frank =. Walsh, who was re-
Gently appointed by Bishop O'Hara an
assistant to Rev. Father f. ]. Lafferty,
priest charge of the Auburn and
Montrose Catholic parishes, has been
summoned from this field of labor to
Blossburg, Tioga county, Pa, where
he has been made assistant to Rev.
George j. Lucas, ID. D., pastor of St.
Andrews church.
1t is but few weeks ago that Father
Walsh came to Auburn from Bentley
Greek. k.-Frday's Montrose Republican.
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Tribune
Classified Specials
SITUATIONS WANTED
Free of Charge.

All advertisements inserted in these
columns excepting Situations Wanted,
which are published free of charge,) are pay
able STRICTLY IN ADVANCE. DON'T
ask to have them charged.
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WALTER W. BRANS0N,
Chef Of Jonas Longs Sons,
Philadelphia Caterer.

Boned Turkey Croquettes, Salads of Al
Kinds, Weddings, Parties; Experienced Men.
All orders promptly attended 10. Order can
be left at l2I Washington ave, or can be
seen at Jonas longs sons Cafe.
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CLERGY ARE SCORED
BY REV. DR.. CRAFTS
Criticized for Neglectlng the Proposed
Reform Movement.
UNFAlTHFUL TO THEIR PLEDGE

That's What ID. Crafts Said-. .Thhtv-
five Ministers, He Alleges, Pledged
Thems ,ivcs to DO Certain Things,
but Only Two stood steadfast.
Same Excuses Necessary as Would
Exp,ain Their Absence from PRAYER
Meeting.
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THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
j stockholders of The 81. Clair Coal COM
pany, for the election of directors and the
nsactiou of such other business as may
properly come before II, will be held on Mon
day, January oath, 1885, at the office of the
company in Scranton, Pa, at O'Clock p. IN.
No transfer of stock will be made for the te n
days next preceding the date Of above meet
ing. l.. L. klNGSBURI,
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STORE-OPPOSITE HOTEL. JERMYN.
- Good bus mess on good street; good win
dows, good cellar, cold vaults, outside and
inside stairs, water closet, electric and gas
lights, tanks and water basins, chandeliers
and decorations. Street cars pass the door
from pittston, Green Ridge, punmore Nay
Olyphant aud Carbondale cars pass near.
Rent low. JONES, 81 spruce street,
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CITY SCAVENGER.

>0~N"~c,c-~-|
A B.BRIGGS CLEANS PRIVY VAULTS
n. and cess pools; no odor Improved
pumps used. a. BRIGGS, Proprietor.
Leave orders 100 n. Main ave-, or Eickes
drug store corner Adams and Mulberry
Telephone 6O4O.
(HAS. COOPER, CITY SCAVENGER,
- All orders promptly attended to, day or
night. All the latest appliances. Charges
reasonable. T10 Scranton street. House
1925 Washburn street.
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OFFICES IN SUITE, FOR DOCTOR,
" lawyer insurance agent, dentist, second
fioor, front, opposite hotel Jermyn steam
: eat, cunning water, decorations. Finely
lighted, ianitor, toilets JONES, 81 Spruce
street
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-24

VINHE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
Il stockholders of the West Ridge Coal
company will be held at the Office of the COM
pany, corner Green Ridge street and North
Main avenue, in the city of Scranton, Mon
day, January oath. 1898, between the hours
OF two and three clock p. m., for the pu Il
pose of electlng directors and transacting
such other business ls may come before the
meeting. Il. \. CLARKE, Secretary.
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WORK BY THE DAY WANTED-BY A
w young lady. Address MISS L. f., ia
South Hyde Park avenue.
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FOR SALE.
AdYs. Under This Head One Cent q Word.
ROOMS AND BOARD.

'~>DN>D~N~~~|>~N~><~~~~ ~~~~NNN~r>rN~>>~~S>>~~>N<>
DOOMS AND BOARD-VERY DESlR.
IL able rooms, with or without board in
private family; all conveniences; best loca'
ton; reference required. Address, CEN
TRIAL LOCATION, Postoflice, Scranton.
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A YOUNG MARRIED MAN WISHES 4
~ situation as teamster or any other kind
of work; is hustler; best of references. Ad-
dress G. i. X, lO17 Luke street, city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-24

TONES HOME CLUB or "5"-lF 40"
J buyers will come forward, on our terms
now, before spring prices, we Will sell each
member a lot; fine location; 10 miuutes wal k
from court house, as per choice from
SI,h23 to 81 1897, or we will sell handsome
modern house and lot from SI,O23 to
S4,l67, This Is a rare chance for an attrac-
tTactive home; cheaper than rent,
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GOO HOUSES WITH EVERY MODERN
DOO convenience and luxury most su per-
iOr healthy and we'll equipped, All fight
rooms; location on the Venues. JONES,
3Il Spruce street. open evenings
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ROCK CUTTING.
CHIROPODIST AND MANICUR

>>N~1>NN>~NrI>Nr>N>I>cr ~ 49,
CoRNS, BUNIONS AND INGRoWING
u nails cured without the least pain or
drawing blood. Consultation and advice
given free. l.. NJ. HETZElp Chiropodlst,
$50 Lackawanna avenue. Ladies attended
at their residence If desired. Charges moder-
ate
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SITUATION WANTED--BY A YOUNG
- man, age n, as clerk, waiter or any hon,
orable work; strictly temperate; references
given. Address NJ. II. r., Tribune office
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ClTUATION WANTED-A YOUNG MAN
- 2S years of age; correct habits; has tray
eled for Il scranton wholesale house ad yer.
tising Z aud soliciting trade. Contract with said
house fulfilled Jan, 10, 1898; would accept
similar position or any other honest en-
ployment; not afraid of work; an all around
horseman; five years business experience.
Also held a government position from 1893
20 1897, Rest reference r. r. kp 1i35
Penn avenue, city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-24

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
l. stockholders of The Enterprise Powder
Manufacturing Company, for the election of
directors and the transaction of such other
business as may properly come before it,
VIII be held on Wednesday, January 26th,
1898, at the office oft he company In Scran-
ton, Pa, at $50 o'clock p. IN. No transfer
of stock will be made for ten days next pre-
ceding the date of the above meeting.
T.. p KINGSBURY, Secretary.
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NOTICE.
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.


THE ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCK
holders of The lackawanna Lumber
Co, will be held NJ the office of the com pany,
Board of Trade Building, Tuesday, Jan. %,
at 10 a. IN. for the election of directors for
the ensuing year, and such other business as
may properly come before the meeting.
j. l.. CONNELL, Secretary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-24
REAL ESTATE.
Adys Under This Head One Cent a Word,


ZONES, HEADQUARTERS FOR BEST,
" central scranton real estate. Finest CEN
tral city lots for sale on easy terms AT low
prices, with guaranteed title, near stores,
churches, theaters, depots, paved streets
sewers, steam heat, rapid enhancement, best
investment. Seven minutes walk from pos
office. send or call for circulars. JONES,
Real Estate, 81 Spruce street.
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AGENTS WANTED.

A GENTS TO SELL OUR SOC. STORM
"A, door; sample prepaid upon receipt Of
price, AMERICAN STORM DOOR CO.,
Port Huron, Mich
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FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT.
Adv. Under This Head One Cent Word.

HANDSOMELY FURNISHED ROOM AT
III APP Mulberry street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-16
PUBLIC SENTIMENT CHANGING
zoLA's TRIAL SAID TO BE PROLONGED IN HOPES
OF FURTHER ADvANTAGE-HosT1LIrY

Paris, Feb. 15-1t rumored in the Hobbies or
the court to-day hat NM. Iabori and Clemenceau
arc prolonging the examination OF the witnesses In
order TO extend the trial in the hope that the oues
tion OF revision OF the Dreyfus trial Will come
before the Chamber OF Deputies. that It IS gen
orally admitted that Dreyfus was convicted on a
secret document and in the hope that something
viii happen in their favor.
While the examination OF the experts has proved
rather tresoms the fimsiness OF their methods has
turned favor toward Xoa. and the mute sukines'
Of the Advocate-General is strong indication of
how matters going.
To-day Colonel Picquart seemed TO come in for
the hostility hitherto reserved for NJ. Zoa. Mile
Commins SIS deposition tended to show that Lieu
tenant Colo cl Patty du Clam wrote the telegramS
signei "Speranza" which sent 10 COlone. Pic
quart while ne was in Tunis, with the intention OF
preventing him from following the Esterhazy trial
Professor Grimand's testimony created deep I'm
preston.
1t is said tonight that COmmandant RaYary. who
compiled the unsatisfactory report for the Ester
hazy trial. has had sudden attack OF congestion OF
the brain.
There were several quarrels outside the court to-
day. in two barristers had hand-to-
hand fight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-16

cedure struck this witness as being extraor
dinary He added:
In spite of the disguised threats and acts Of
mtimidatfon OF which / have been the victim.
mere affirm that revision OF the case is a
crying necessity and intend to do my utmost
to obtain It,"
The witness concluded with asserting hia
rights as patriot and his love for the army.
which brought forth hearty applause.
Professor Haveit Of the College OF France
SAID ne examined. expert. the bordereaU
and the letters Of Major Esterhazy and Drcyfus.
as well as a letter written by Dreyfus since
his condemnation The latter, the witness cOn-
tinued. was devoid Of resemblance 10 the hor
dereau. Of which he was convinced Major Ester
hazv was the author
Court was then adjourned The crowd made
NJ demonstration and the officers, including
Major Esterhazy and General Pellieux. left amid
silence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-16
THE MAINE AND HER CAPTAIN.

THE MAINE AND HEX CAPTAIN.
A DESCRIPTION OF THE BATTLE-sHIP AND THE
LIST OF oFTICERs-CAPTAIN sIGsBE's
FINE RECORD.
The Maine Is battle-shp Of the second class
and is regarded OF the best ships in the
new Navy. She was built at the Brooklyn Navy
Yard, and is 3lS feet long 81 feet broad 10
feet mean draught and 6,6S2 tons displacement.
She has two ten-inch vertical turrets and two
military masts, and her motive power is fur
nshed by twin-screw vertical triplo-expansion
engines having a maximum horsepower OF
9,293, capable Of making a speed Of lad knots.
She carries four ten-inch and six six-inch
breech- loading guns in her main battery. and
seven six Founders and eight pound rapid
fire guns and four Gatings in her secondary
battery. and four whitehead torpedoes.
The officers Of the Maine are:
Captain CHARLES D. sIGSBEE. commanding
Lieutenant Commander Il. WNNWR1GHT
Lieutenant q. T. ". HOLMAN.
Lieutenant JOHN HOOD.
Lieutenant Carl. ". JUNGEN
Lieutenant ounior grade, GEORGE R BLOW
Lieutenant Ounior gradeJ JOHN J. BLANDlN
Assistant Engineer JOHN X. MORRIS
Assistant Engineer DARWIN r. MERRITT.
Naval cadet engineer divison POPE WASHINGTON.
Naval Cade, Censneer dlvision) ARTHUR CRENsHAw.
Chaplain JOHN CHIDWlCK.
First Lieutenant Of Marines ALBERTUS W. CATLN'
Roatswain FRANCIS f. LARKGN.
Boatswan FRIEND ". JENKINS
Naval cadet JONAS H. HOLDEN
Na,ai Cade, WATT T. CLUNERltS
Naya, cadet ANON BRONSON
Naval Cadet DAVID f. BOYD. jr.
Surgeon LUCIEN G. HENEBER ;ER
Paymaster CHARLES W LIrTLEFTELD.
chief Engine. CHARLES HOWELL.
Passed Assistant Engineer FREDERIC c BOWERS.
Gunner JOSEPH HILL.
Carpenter GEORGE HELMS.
The commander Of the Maine. Captain Sigshee
is a favorite in the Navy Department For four
years he was chief Of the Hydropraghic Office.
and by his energy brought the office up
10 high standard He was lucky to get so
important a ship AS the Maine. considering his
actual rank which is that Of commander, but
Immediately he justified the Departments judg
ment i'm the selection by running his ship
straight into a dock in NewYork Harbor 10
avoid running down packed excursion boat.
This was display Of quick judgment, nerve
and pluck that pleased the Department so
highly that the officials sent the Captain com
plimentary letter.
The Maine was built in NewYork in 1890 at
n cost of Sjl1.6OO She had a steel hull and
complement OF SI4 men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-16

Havana. Feb 15-At 0:45 o'clock this even
ing terrible cxploson took place on board the
United States battle-ship Maine in Havana
Harbor
Many were killed or wounded. All the boats
Of the Spanish cruiser Alfonso MI. are assist
ing.
As vet the cause Of tho explosion is not ap-
parent.
It is believed that the batle-ship IS destroyed
The explosion shook the whole city. and the
windows were broken in many houses
The correspondent of the Associated Press
says he has convcrscd with several Of the
wounded sailors and understands from them
that the explosion took place while they were
asleep 50 that they can give no particulars as
to the cause
The widest CONSERVATION prevails In Havana.
The wharves are crowded with thousands OF
people. 1t is believed that the explosion oc-
Cured in a small powder magazine.
At 1045 O'Clock what remains of the Maine
is still burning.
CAPTAIN Sigsbee and the other officers have
been saved 1t is estimated that over ono nun
dred of the crew were killed but 1t Is impossi-
bic as yet to give exact details.
Admiral MantOrola has ordered boats OF all
kinds to go to the assistance of the Maine ana
her wounded The Havana hremen are giving
aid and tending carefully to the wounded as
they are brought ashore.
II is a terrible sight General Solano and the
other generals have been ordered by Captain
General Blanco TO take steps to help the Names
crew in every way possible.
The correspondent of the Associated Press
has been near the Maine In one of the boats OF
the cruiser Alfonso XII and seen some OF the
wounded. who corroborate the statement Of
those who first spoke that they were already
asleep when the explosion occurred.
Captain Slgsbce says the explosion occurred
in the bow of the vessel He received wound
in the head.
Orders were given TO the other officers to save
themselves, a. best they could. The officers who
were literally thrown from their hunks in their
nlshtclothlng gave the necessary orders with
great sef-possesson and bravery.
At II 80 p. m. the Maine continues burning.
The first theory was that there had been
preliminary explosion in the Santa Barbara
magazine, with powder or dynamite below
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-16
FHF YEARS FOR LORD WILLIAM.
THE PRISONER IS SENTENCED TO PENAL sERvr-
ruDE on CONVICTION OF FRAUD

THE PRISONER rs SENTENCED TO PENAL sERVf-
ruDE on CONVICTION OF FRAUD
London Feb l5.-At the Central Criminal Court
to-day Lord William Nevill. fourth son Of the Mar
outs OF Abergavenny. who was on trial charged
with fraud In connection with the suit OF sam
Lewis the money-lender. against Lieutenant Spen-
der-Clay OF the Second Life Guards. 10 recover I'LL
ll3 due on two promissory notes cashed oy the
prisoner, pleaded guilty OF fraud, but SAID tnat he
not guilty OF forgery.
Judge Lawrence. in summing up. said; In my
opinion the crime is great II ne had abstrnct- :
cd the sum from Lieutenant Claws pocket. or had
burglarzcd Mr. Lewiss Office and had stolen T.
II il had been wretched clerk, with a wife
and seven children. who had incurred heavy loss
afraid there would have been one TO speak In
extenuation. but the higher position the person
holds the higher his responsibilities
II am sorry 10 say have looked IN vain FOR eN.
;enuatlng Circumstances II is as bad a case o'
fraud az Il is posslbls - conceive You have
brought shame ano dls~onor upon an ancient and
noble family. and sorrow and suffer ng upon your
nearest and dearest You have forfeited the posi-
ton YOU hold in the world and which should have
been a guarantee OF your honesty, at least. II not
of your honor Your crime s great and your
tence must be severe. II is that you be kept in
penal servitude To- five years"
The sentence caused great sensation among
those present in court and many Of the women
broke out into sObs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-16
SERIOTS UPRISING IN AUSTRIA.
PEASANTS IN orEN REVOLT AND SUCCESSFULLY
RESISTING TRooPs-FIGHrING ~
MANY TOWNS

Vienna Feb. l5-The Asiarian Socialist move
-, IN Hungary IL becoming most serious. At
,-,..rLonv I'm the Kaschau district. a thousand
n.osants ars In open revolt. They have murdered
IN. local rnagistratr and are holding the village
o,s,nst the troops sent TO restore order.
Al Arrad in the same district In desperate
nght between the gendarmes and the peasants four
,yere killed and twenty wounded.
a, Karasz the Socialists tried to liberate their
,,rnr,soneJ comrades. and the gendarnes were
obliged 20 prevent an onset with evcled bayonets.
,,'.rner tricd to wrest a rife from a gencarsne,
and thc latter stabbed her In the breast She fell
dead. ..., -, ,,...t.-
Tbere ha ye been many arrests and much disorder
g., n,b.r distrIcts At SZathmar rioter was Killed
T,o ~ aaic Of gunpowdeT has been prohibited ia the
d,s,urh.d localities and nobody Is allowed out OF
dnnrs nf:er O'Clock IN the evening without II
..Verial hermit There Is talk of proclaiminS a
state OF siege.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-16
EYES Examined IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH DECIDES TO
TEST THE SIGHT OF ALL PUPILS.

THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH DECIDES TO
TEST THE SIGHT OF ALL PUPILS.
Albany Feb l5-In its annual report to Governor
prack the State Board of Health says 1T has been
doomed expedient to provide a method Of testing
the eyes Of school children under It's supervision.
In adoprlng this plan the Board has been advised
nv Professor +. A Callan. who has been appointed
consulting ophthalmologist 20 the Board, and who
has carefully considered and approved the system
adopted.
The Importance Of the question may be better
appreciated by a consideration OF the established
fact that defective eyesight is largely on the in
crease In thl. country. This increase may be due
in A large degree the failure Of parents Of chill
dren to discover such effect al early stage when
such deviations from normal vision may be easily
corrected.
The plan adopted provides for preliminary ex
animation OF the eyes OF school children by tho
principal OF the school. to whom careful instruc-
tlons are furnished and In Of any abnormality
being discovered the parents o: 'he child are ad-
yised to consult physician. t.e report OF such ex-
animation TO he fled with this Board for future
reference This will practically involve no expense
10 the State but will. when carefully carried out In
all the schools OF the State. prove great pubic
benefit"
MARTIN GUITARS AND MANDOLiNS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-16

Washington. Feb 16.-The Secretary Of the
Navy received the following telegram from
Captain SigSbee:
"Maine blown mp in Havana Harbor at 94o
o'clock and destroyed. Many wounded, and
doubtless more killed and drowned. Wounded
and Others on board Spanish man-ofwar and
Ward Line steamer. Send lighthouse-tenders
from Key West for crew and few pieces Of
equipment still above water. No one had other
clothes than those upon him.
"Pubc opinion should be suspended till fur
ther report. All officers believed 10 he saved.
Jenkins and Merritt not yet accounted for.
Many Spanish officers. including representa-
tives Of General Blanco. now with me and ex-
press sympathy. SIGSBEE."
The officers referred TO in the above dispatch
are Friend W. Jenkins and Assistant Engineer
Darwin r. Merritt.
From the wording OF the dispatch the Navy
Department thinks 1t possible that they were
on shore at the time Of the accident.
The Secretary Of the Navy received another
dispatch from Key West AT the same time with
the above, but Its contents were not made
public
The orders for the lighthouse tenders were at
once sent to Key West in plain language. thus
avoiding the delay that would have arisen from
the use Of cipher.
Paymaster Charles W. Littlefeld who Is
given in the list of officers on the Maine has
recently been replaced by Paymaster Ryan.
Littleheid is now in Washington.