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Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-31

she was moored in from five and one
half to six fathoms of water. The state
of discipline on board and the condition
of her magazines, boilers, coal bunkers
and storage compartments are passed
in review, with the conclusion that ex-
cellent order prevailed and that no in
dieatton OF any cause for an internal
explosion existed in any quarter.
At s o'clock in the evening of Feb. Is
everything had been reported secure
and all was quiet. At forty minutes
past 8 o'clock the vessel was suddenly
destroyed.
Two Distinct Explosions.
There were two distinct explosions,
with a brief interval between them. The
first lifted the forward part of the ship
very perceptibly; the second. which was
more prolonged, is attributed by the
court to the partial explosion of two or
more Of the forward magazines. The
evidence of the divers establishes that
the after part of the ship was practic-
ally intact, and sank in that condition
a very few minutes after the explosion.
The forward part was completely de-
molished.
Upon the evidence of concurrent ex-
ternal aus the finding of the court is
as follows:
AT frame II the outer shell Of the
ship, from a point eleven and one-half
feet from the middle line of the ship
and six feet above the keel when in its
normal position, has been forced up SO
as to be now four feet above the sur
face of the water; therefore, about
thirty-four feet above where 1t would
be had the ship sunk unintured.
Outside Bottom Plating Bent.
1.-THE outside bottom plating Is bent
into a reversed w shape. the after
wing of which, about fifteen feet broad
and t~hirty-two feet in length (from
frame IL to frame 25) Is doubled back
upon itself against the continuation of
the same plating extending forward.
AT frame Is the vertical keel Is
broken in two and keel bent into an
angle singular to the angle formed for
the outside plates. This break is about
six feet below the surface of the water
and about thirty feet above its normal
position.
I'm the opinion of the court this effect
could hav been produced only by the
explosion of a mine situated under h
bottom of the ship, at about frame Is
and somewhat on the port side of the
ship"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-31

THERE is every reason to believe
that Spain's troubles in Cuba are
nearly ended.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-31

"LoNG live the army!" shouts a
Madrid paper. Better withdraw it
from Cuba then.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-31

J. B. Able, of East st. Louis, ILL.,,
weil-known In Mexico, leaves this
week for Buenos Ayres, South Amer
lea. MFR. Able will be superintendent
of q branch establishment of Swift &
Co.'s packing house In East st. Louis.
Mrs. Able will be the guest OF her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. d. Jackman, of
this city, several weeks before joining
her husband.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-31
Robert Miller Drowned,

About II O'Clock Sunday morning,
while playing on the banks of Young's
Greek, near his fathers home, twelve
miles north of Mexico, Robert, the
4-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM
sted Miller, fell in the creek and was
drowned before his cries could ST.
tract attention. The remains were
recovered and funeral services were
conducted from the Young's Greek
Church Monday.
The death was a very sad one and
the bereaved parents have the SYM
pathy of the entire community.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-31

Sx~s ia ikson arrived Saturday
night from Banssle. Ill, to accept a
lucrative posiaion with W. E. Carter.
Mr.. Jackson Ii stssay young fellow
and was In the employ of mr.. Carter
last season. Jock DalSfa is aAso with
M-. Garter
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-31
DIR. Pierce was first to introduce Q
little pil to the American people.

Many have initiated them, but none
have approached mis- pheasant Pei
lets'' IN true worth OF value, for all
laxative and cithartic purpose.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-31

1T sounds like war-yes, it looks
like war,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-31

Mas Esther Pettibope, . teacher in
tho 81. Mary Institute 81. Ionic. wal
tire gaestof Miss Kate HoiIopeter sat
nrdsv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-31
Death Of Mrs. Henry TIebe.

Died, three miles north of Benton
City, Mo Mrs. Margaret Tiebe, at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry
Weber. She passed to her reward
after a brief illness.
The deceased was born in Germany
in 1920 and at the time of her death
was n years, 4 months and 10 days
old. She WIS baptized in her infancy
and confirmed in. the Lutheran faith
at the age OF fourteen.
In 1S49 she was married to Mr.. Henry
Tiebe and to them was given four chill
dren, only one of whom now remains,
a daughter, Mrs. Henry Weber. Mrs.
Tiebe came to America in 1851 and
settled in Cincinnati, Ohio; thence
she removed with her husband in
1857 to Nauvoo, Ill. There Mr.. Tiebe
died and sixteen years ago che came
to Audrain county, Mo-, where she
resided with Mr.. Henry Weber, her
son-in-law, until her death, March
Oath, 1898.
Her remains were taken to the
Presbyterian church In Benton City,
Mo-, where a brief service was con-
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. ]. A.
Creighton. After the brief scripture
lessons, with songs and prayers for
the mournel.s, all that was mortal was
laid to rest In the Benton City ceme-
terry. Thur she sleeps far from her
native land, but her spirit is in her
fathers hopse or high with those who
have preceded her to that better land.
But Two White Settlers.
The Boonville Advertiser contained
an article from Alaska from which is
taken the following. A great deal of
interest is being taken in Port valdes,
as that is where o. P. Jones and the
Copper River crowd will land:
= PORT VALDEs, ALASKA, March g.
Dear frienli: We are anchored in a
tsg about 3 lsiIes from shore, and as q
1calt boz is goirg 70 }ear- at noon, ]
Fai 3rop ga q line We bad a long
s-can gy!@ge gItar we left seattIe,
aaoa r saon.h a.so to-day. The
weather 3 not vo.v colo s here is
ieE - yss-DsEv seEa9s ana d. zen
fest as4 p 'sgsl. Th6re ? only two
WHITE ineT iiy rg here ga bGt enc log
hnt. The white men 1Ema on board
lat might s1d told as D e about 1859
men ha~SS-Janded Aere sfncS wtutar
Get in, on th5fr way TO the Copper
River and, ,ls this is the only way to
get In, we won't be lonesome. The
boys caughti about 200 pounds of fsh
in about tw, hours the other morning
and there IL plenty Of wood on hand,
so / don't think we will freeze or
starve to death ut
Yours turly,
| A.. OBERFELD,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-31
Last Will.

Last Will.
John K. Smith, of vandalia, by last
will ~bequeathed to his wife, Maggie A.
Smith, all his estate, real and personal,
and at herdeath, or marriage again, to
descend to his three children. His
said wife made executrix of this will
without bond.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-31
Bees. Bees Raasi

Twenty stsssuds Of bees TO sell, trade
or GRE wa sat B. BALDWIN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-31

The bad breath is a danger signal.
Look out for it! If you have it or
any other symptom of indigestion,
take a bottle or two of DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery. 1t will
straighten out the trouble, make your
blood pure and healthy and full of
nutriment for the tissues. 1t is a
strong statement but a true one that
the "Golden Medical Discovery" will
cure 90 per cent. of all cases of con-
sumption II it is taken in the early
stages. It will relieve even the most
obstinate cases of long standing.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-31

M. d. Householder has returned
homo nom . three months' visit 70
relstiyes a Springfield Ohio.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-31
NOTICE OF
SCHOOL ELECTION!

Notice is hereby given to the quail
fed voters ofthe Mexico City School
District in Audrain County, Missouri,
that an annual election will be held ON
Tuesday, the 5th Day Of April,
A. D., 1888,
in said district. The polls will be open
and the election will be held at the
same voting places as the election of
city officers, at which election the fol-
lowing will be voted for:
FIRST. To choose two members of
the Board Of Education to serve for
three years.
SECOND. To vote 10 cents In excess
OF 40 cents on the one hundred dollar
valuation for school purposes.
j. II. SALLEE,
w-td. Secretary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-31
DECORATIONS!

An artistically decorated hallway
and reception room is what first i'm
presses a visitor on entering the house.
Make your home attractive by hand
some patterns and colors in WALL
PAPER selected from cur new spring
stock. The papers are new and are
being sold at very attractive prices.
An inspection of our stock solicited
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-03-31

President Mckinley Sends the Report to
Congress Accompanied by n Message and
Directs That the Conclusions of the Court
of Inquiry Be Sent to the Queen Regent
of spain-Text of the Report-Testimony
of Important Witnesses
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-23
OCCUPATION OF MANILA.
BY Crews of Foreign Warships Said to
Be an Accomplished Fact.

London, June 23.-The Daily News
publishes a statement, alleged to come
from correspondent having access to
good information that the occupation of
Manila by parts of crews of the foreign
warships there is an accomplished fact
although it may probably be three or
four days before the official news arrives
by way of Hong Kong.
The communication proceeds to say:
Cover a month ago Admiral Dewey
prepared to lombard Manila. At this
iuncture. however, a new factor was adj
ded to the situation. The German consul
acting on precise instructions which had
lust arrived by the German warship
Irene. strongly opposed hombardment.
THESE instructions were clear and cate
gorical and emanated directly from En-
peror Williams Cabinet.
1T was then that Admiral Dewey ask
ed for reinforcements and supplied Agui-
naldo with arms. While Germany gath
cred naval force the intention at Ber-
lin was, if not to take possession of Ma
Mia, at least to cooperate in the land
ing. Admiral Dewey'S force not being
sufficient to protect German interests.
Captain General Augusti had on his part
informed his government of the situa-
ton. and several interviews took place
at Madrid, with the German Ambassl-
dor, the result being that it was decided
that Augusti should appeal to the for
cign warships at Manila. excluding the
American, to protect the lives and prop
erty Of the inhabitants against the in
surgents.
1T was an indirect way Of capituldtina
while sparing Spanish amour propre
There is no doubt Admiral Won Dieder-
| ichs has taken command of the forces
| landed, although he has not taken pos.
| session in behalf Of Germany. But vii
he, when the American reinforcements
arrive. be willing to allow his forces Ia
re-embark? The whole question lies
| there"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-23
HERE'S AN IDEAL CAMP
MOST or THE SOLDIERS AT CAMP CUBA
LI3RE
Are in Splendid Physical Condition, Less LikeI,
to be Sick Than if They were
at Home.

Jacksonville, Fla. June 22-It may he
a comfort to some Iowa, Wisconsin. New
Jersey, Illinois, Virginia. North Caro-
lima and Mississippi mothers to know
that their sons who are serving here in
Camp Cuba Librc, rs members of the
Seventh Army Corps, United States
volunteers, seem less likely to be sick
than if they were ut home, and are not
in any sense suffering hardships. The
Associated Press correspondent just in
terviewed at random fully two score
privates, representing all the regiments.
Not one complained Then he saw a
number of officers who expressed decd-
cd satisfaction AT rnelr surroundings
and supplies. Then Chief Surgeon MauS
took the correspondent to the Division
hospitals, and pointed out with graft
fication, that the inmates there num-
bered less than one per cent. Of the total
and file. DIR. MauS, who is of the
regular army and has no local prejudi-
ces, said the camp is an ideal one, the
water supply is perfect, as to both
quality and the climate actually salu-
brious. The Chief Surgeon has many
plans for caring for the sick, and of
these plans a number are now in sue
cessful operation. General Lee is well
pleased, not only with the camp and its
condition, but with the discipline and
morality of the troops. Prominent citi-
zens point ont that the men at Jack
sonville have behaved in such exemplary
fashion that they have earned the ap-
probation of all the residents. Not a
single case of brawling or insubordina-
ton is reported.
II is well also to note that the pr0mi-
nent civilian physicians. agents for the
Red Cross and kindred organizations
join in all the compliments bestowed by
their army confreres upon Camp Cuba
I4ibre.
There is room for full corps of
twenty-seyen regiments in the present
camp, and available ground adjoining
and the place is easily accessible by rail-
All the men here seem anxious to go TO
the front, but this anxiety is natural to
the American soldier and it is not foster
ed by discomforts in their present ha-
bits
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-23
A FULL EXPLANATION
DEMANDED OF THE BOOK COM
MITTEE OF THE CHURCH.
WANTS NOT A DOLLAR OF THE MONEY
# Obtained by Fraud and Deception'-lf There
has been Any CroOkedness Of Any
Kind Let tine Blame Rest
Where il Belongs,
Where it Belongs,

Macon, Ga, June 22.-The South
Macon District Conference of the Meth
odist Church, South, to-day adopted the
following resolutions relative to the book
concern of the church and the govern.
ments appropriation:
Whereas, it has been publicly charged
on the floor of the United States Senate
that the passage of the bill to pay to the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South. its
claim of $2SS,000, against the govern
ment was procured by false representa-
tions on the part of our accredited
agents; and,
Whereas, it has been stated in the
newspapers that these charges were gem
orally known to the members of the Gen
eral Conference, recently assembled at
Baltimore and were by them passed over
without denial or investigation, and
Whereas the Book Committee of our
church has since that time held a meet
ing and adjourned without giving out
any explanation of the action of the book
agents calculated to allay the suspicion
on the part of our people of double deal
ing in this matter; and
Whereas, the whole church is by
these transactions put into the attitude
of having obtained a large sum of money
under false pretenses; therefore,
Resolved GD, That as members of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South we
have right to demand, and we do de-
mand, at the hands of the Book Com
mittee fun, clear and explicit explana-
ton of these transactions SO that il
there has been no crookedness in them
the whole world may be able to under
stand it, and if there has been crooked
ness of any kind the blame may rest
where it belongs
"Resolved (2). That if the procuring Of
this money was cOmpassed by fraud or
deception Of any kind we cannot AZ
ford to keep one dollar of it, and if this
should appear we earnestly recommend
that it be returned to the govern
ment."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-23
Leads all h0 North Carolina 008 in B0h News and Circulation
THIRD MANILA EXPEDITION.
win Leave San Francisco Monday on
- Six Transports.

win Leave San Francisco Monday on
y Six Transports.
Washington, d. c., June 22.-Quarter-
master General Luddington of the War
Department, received Il telegram today
from Quartermaster Long, at San Fran
cisco. saying that the third military eX-
pedition for the Philippines will leave
San Francisco Monday next on six trans
ports, namely, the Ohio, Indiana, City
of Para, Morgan City. Valencia and
Newport He added that General Mer-
ritt, commanding the new Department of
the Pacific, and prospective Governor
General of the Philippines probably win
accompany the expedition on the IN
Llama. Major General Otis. the next in
command will accompany the fourth eX-
pedition to the Philippines. Quarter
master Long says that the City of
Pueblo probably will be turned over to
the government tomorrow morning, but
viii hardly be ready to sail with the 9th.
en- vessels on Monday. Her departure
will not be delayed more than day or
two, and is is probable that she will
overtake the expedition at Honolulu and
accompany it to Manila.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-23
The HttaGk on Santiago
Will be Made on Both Fanks by the Army Which is Dis
embarkng at Two Points, One on Either Side of
the Cty--The insurgents Will Move Up
on Santiago From the Rear.

eighteen miles. The country is noun
tanious. but there is no reason to believe
it may not be traversed by the United
States troops within week, even if it
should be necessary to construct en-
trenchments and abattis every few miles
in order to beat back the Spaniards.
With the beginning Of the military move
ment, the navy will draw close in shore
to pound away at the forts at the en-
trance and to draw the Gordon of war
ships SO closely around the mouth as
to make it impossible for Ceryera's yes
sells to escape even if they are disposed
to take the most desperate chances.
News has reached here that 10000
tons of coal are being loaded on ship
board at Valparaiso, Chill. As coal is
worth about SIS a ton there the pur,
chase excites great curiosity here and it
has been suspected that IL was being
made on Spanish account. If this should
prove to be trHe, and the fact will soon
be known, it would seem to indicate
a purpose on the part Of the Spanish
Naval Commander Camara to carry
that celebrated Cadiz fleet around into
the Pacific and use these golfers to sup
ply the fleet with coal In this case
the object of attack probably would be
the west COstSL OF the I3fl1teu SIdleS
instead of the Philippines but after
all the whole thing is still matter of
mere conjecture.
The European stories published this
morning of an alliance among the powers
against the United States and of the re-
ported prefer of Germany TO lease the
Philippines from Spain, are received
here with amusement for it viii appear
clearly from the place of origin of these
stories, Madrid. il not from their sub
stance, that they were inspired by des-
perate wish on the part Of Spain Ia
involve us in trouble with Germany.
The Secretary of the Navy to-day
speaking to an Associated Press repor-
ter of the general satisfaction that has
been expressed with the Navy Depart
ment said that. in justice. it should he
borne in mind that the navy is always
in Il state of mobilization. although
the coming of the war had necessitated
a vast amount Of special preparations
and large increase of vessels and naval
force.
The Secretary then paid a high com
pliment to the chiefs of the Naval Bu-
reau. who have borne the real burden
Of preparation. He said they never will
get half the praise they deserve.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-23
THE PHILIPPINE QUESTION.
Germany Would BE Indignant should
the United States seize tla Islands.

the United States Seize tha Islands.
London. June 22.-The Berlin CORE
spondcnt of the Times. commenting ou
the continued discussion of the phiiiB.
pines question, says:
There would be storm of indigna.
tion in the German press il the United
States were to become mast,r of tn.
Philippines. while Germany GOT moth
ing. In the view Of many German poll
ticians anything would he better than
that, and they would even prefer 10 sec
the Intervention Of several European
powers to protect the life and property
of their subjects from the rebels. fol
lowed by the acquisition of a nav i sta
ton for each of them.
There is. in fact, Il strong inclination
to repeat the Chinese drama at Eiao
Chou. wherever an opportunity is af
forded. Relatively to what Germany NJ
ready possess, she has everything t.
gain by such a policy of fair shares all
around.
There can, however. be little doubt
that no European power or cOmbinatiun
of powers would venture to prevent tht
United States and Great Britain from
settling the futures of the Philippines
conjointly or, at least. under the pro
lection of their conjoint naval forces
Continental opinion would not only
speedily acknowledge the strength OF
nm Anglo-American naval alliance. but
would be practically unanimous against
incurring the risk of the commercial
consequences of breach with the
United States"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-23
QUEEN DESIRES MEDIATION.
Over Thousand German Sailors En-
listed for the American Navy.

London, June 22.-The Berlin GORE,
spondent of the Standard. says:
THE Queen Regent has privately
caused those soyereigns who are her
relatives to be directly sounded, and
those whom she regards rs friends to
be indirectly sounded, as to whether
they are willing to mediate but the
stage of diplomatic negotiations has not
vet been reached, and it is very doubt
full whether it will be for some time
to come
THE semi-official Post hears from
Antwerp that persons commissioned by
the Washington governments to enlist
seamen on neutral soil are said to have
enlisted more than q thousand German
sailors for the American navy and the
auxiliary cruisers. This wou.d explain
the difficulty German captains have cX-
perenced of late in manning their
ships"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-23
pLANco DENIES FLAG STORY.
Hayana's Troops Are Anxious to Figh
is.
Copyright by the Associated Press.)

Copyright by the Associated Press.)
Havana. June 22.-10:4O a. m.-There
is absolutely no foundation for the re-
port published in the United States ol
an attempt to assassinate Captain Gen
eral Blanc0 by member Of volunteers
whose brother it is alleged. has beer
shot for completely in a plot against the
government. General Rlanco enjoys the
esteem of all classes In Havana, includ
ing the volunteers, and is regarded with
the utmost confidence as the represen.
tative Of Spanish sovereignty. The Gu
bans admit that they are under Obliga,
tiOns to General Blanco for the eStah
lishment of autonomy in the island
The palace guards are from the v0un
tecrs, and several officers Of that body
are aides on the Generals staff. Gen
eral BlancO's public appearance are fre
quently the occasion of patriotic dem.
OnstrationS, and that he has no fear OF
assassination is shown by the fact that
he often rides out without escort. visit
ing the Notifications about Havana
without the attendance of the usual body
guard.
Complete tranquility reigns in Ha.
yana. The greatest confidence is felt
that the Spanish forces will successfully
cope with the American soldiers who
were yesterday reported to have arrived
on board transports off the harbor OF
Santiago de Cuba. There is great en-
4husiasm among the troops and youn-
teers, who are al anxious to fight
against the invaders.
Captain General Blanco denies that he
has decided that there shall be no ex-
change Of prisoners with the United
States. At the same time, the Captain
General says he cannot allow the ex-
change of Lieutenant Hobson and the
other members of the party. who sailed
the Merrlmac into the mouth of the
harbor at Santiago de Cuba. for the
reason that the lieutenant and his com,
panions had opportunities for seeing the
harbor and it's defenccs. The most com
mon prudence, the Captain General says
would fobid that these men be now
given their liberty as proposed by the
| United States.
Captain General Blanco added that he
had not forbidden the approach OF YES
sells bearing flags of truce. but had only
ordered that no vessel be permitted to
| approach within six miles of the shore,
SO that It be made impossible for officers
of the United States to make drawings
! of or inspect f0rtresses.