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co was among the first to realize what
had happened, and he spared no exertion
to aid Capt. Sigsbee's men. Admiral
Manteroa and Gen. Solano proved wor-
thy coadjutors, and the Spanish sailors
and soldiers alike did all that was in their
power. Capt. Sigsbee was not hurt, al
though the earlier dispatches represented
him as severely wounded. The explosion
took place directly under the quarters of
the common sailors. missing the officers
cabin by many yards.
The wounded sailors in hospital declar-
ed that they were utterly at loss as to
the cause of the explosion-that they were
all asleep when the crash came. and that
all they could do was to pick themselves
up from the floor, grope their way amid
falling timbers, smoke and flame and take
to the water and the Spanish boats.
Capt. Sigsbee says the explosion oc-
Cured in the bow of the vessel. He re.
ceived wound in the head. Orders were
given to the other officers to save them
selves as hest they could. The latter,
who were literally thrown from their
hunks in their night clothing, gave the
necessary orders with great self-posses-
sion and bravery. The first theory was
that there had been n preliminary explo'
sion in the Santa Barbara magazine, with
powder or dynamite, below the water. Ad-
miral Manterola believes that 'the first
explosion was of grenade shell that was
hurled over the navy yard. When the ex-
plosion occurred Captain Sigsbee was be-
low, but he rushed up on deck in his shirt
sleeves and gave orders. Efforts were at
first made to save the vessel but when
Captain Sigsbec realized the extent of
the damage done and that many casualties
had occurred he bent all his energies to
assuring the safety of his men.
Report of Captain Sigsbee.
The Secretary of the Navy at Washing
ton received the following telegram from
Capt. Sigsbee: "Maine blown up in Ha-
vana harbor 9:40 and destroyed. Many
wounded and doubtless more killed and
drowned. Wounded and others on board
Spanish man-ofwar atu ward line steam
er. Send lighthouse tenders from Key
West for crew and few pieces of equip
ment still above (water). No one had
other clothes than those upon him.
Public opinion should be suspended un-
til further report. All officers believed to
be saved. jenkins and Merritt not yet
accounted for. Many Spanish officers. in
Guiding representatives of Gen. Blanco
now with me and express sympathy.
"SIGSBEE."
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-24
THE United States battleship Maine

THE United States batteship Maine
lies at the bottom of Havana har-
Dor, charred and torn hulk, and
tomb for over go of her crew. She
was blown up about 10 o'clock Tuesday
night by terrific explosion said to have
been an accident. The explosion occur
red in the bow of the vessel and at an
hour when the honest sailors had retired,
while most Of the officers had returned
from the gayeties of the city. Whether
the magazine Of the ship was fired by ac-
cident or treachery, whether bomb or tor
pedo placed beneath the bow sent the
Maine to the bottom Of Havana bay and
its blue jackets to their long home per-
haps no man shall ever know. All that
sailors and officers of the fated craft could
say was that there was crash and roar
that men were hurled headlong from
their hunks upon the cabin floors, aLI that
out of the darkness, the grinding of burst
ing timbers, the surging of the water rush
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-24
COUNTRY GREATLY EXCITED.

Seems as Though Providence We're
Leading Two Countries To War.
The agitation and suppressed excite
ment that prevail throughout the conn
try are shown by the kilograms of inquiry
that have been received at the various
departments and newspaper Offices and
by members of Congress as to the proba-
bic cause of the yexplosion. And il is
clear that, however it may bc explained,
this awful calamity must seriously in
crease the tension between the United
States and Spain by provoking excitement,
suspicion and irritation. The comments
of many public men as furnished in the
press dispatches cannot be overlooked by
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-24
WAR SPIRIT AT wASHlNSTON.
Feeling That the Maine Disaster Re-
suited from Spanish Treachery.

suited from Spanish Treachery.
Washington was atlame wednesday
with the war spirit. Everybody eagerly
read the extra newspapers carrying latest
dispatches from Havana and the strained
efforts Of those high in official life to show
the blowing up of the Maine to have been
an accident only added to the impatience
of the general public. Both houses of
Congress assembled at noon under the
most exciting conditions since war times.
From the advices received from Lee
and from other sources in Havana" sail
Secretary Long, Il am not inclined to
think it was an act of Spanish hostility.
| have no explanation to make, but the
fact that Capt. Sigsbee has asked that
public opinion be suspended leads us to
believe that those who are in n position
TO have the best information do not regard
it as Il hostile act. The dispatch from
Consul General Lee says the cause of the
explosion is yet to be investigated, but it
also says that the Spanish have rendered
all possible assistance. Nothing yet re-
ceived indicates that the disaster was the
result Of Spanish treachery, and we will
proceed with care until we have further
particulars"
Public opinion, however, refused to be
suspended, and to say that the capital was
excited over the report Of the destruction
of the Maine Is but to give but n meager
and inadequate idea Of the real condition
of affairs Wednesday. 1t was the only
topic Of conversation. There were extra
papers OH the streets every fifteen min
utcs, people wildly shouted their opinions
of the catastrophe, and on all hands were
talk of war and demands for more infor-
nation. Treachery was the word on all
lips. No one could be persuaded that the
affair was not of Spanish origin. 1t was
thought that some Spanish agent secured
access to the vessel and exploded gren-
ade near the ammunition magazine.
If Spanish treachery did not destroy the
magnificent battle ship Maine and mur-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-24
MORRO CASTLE.
Frowning Guardian of Havana's Gate
way and some of Its Uses.

Frowning Qua rdian of Havana's Gate
way and some of It's Uses.
Morro Castle, the guardian of Havana's
gateway, stands upon an imposing height
at the east entrance of the harbOr. Ha-
vana was folndcd eighteen years after
Columbus visited the island, and the site
of El MORO was the earliest location
among Notifications. The castle, of solid
masonry and stone parapcts, looks secure
against all oncomers. Less a fortress
than prison, however, is the Morro Cas-
tie of to-day. 1t has ramifcations under
the sea and chambers that have not been
explored for hundred years-at least by
others than Spaniards. The castle has
come to he used principally as n prison
for political offenders, and its moldy,
drainless cells are horror to Cubans,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-24

less the great mass of steel that had been
called the battle ship Maine. She was a
proud, strong ship, and she will go down
into history alongside the Royal George,
the Victoria and other men-of-war which
were wiped out of existence with their
crews under appalling circumstances.
The Maine was one of the best ships in
the American navy. In an up and up
fight she would have stood her own
against any boat of her class afloat. She
was not a cruiser. She was built to fight,
and she was a floating fort. All the in
genuity Of modern naval architecture was
brought to bear upon her construction
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-24

For six years the labor of men was put
into her. Her keel was laid in the Brook
lyn navy yard in October, 1888. She was
OH Nov. 10, 1890. The construc-
tion Of the Maine was authorized by an
act of Congress passed Aug. 3, 1886. The
act provided that the new boat should
cost $2,5O0,0OO, and over that sum was
expended upon her. In size the Maine
was n goodly ship. Her length over all
was 324 feet; at load water line, 31S feet;
her beam, 81 feet; her draught, 21h feet;
her displacement. 6,64S tons. She was
designed for flag ship, but the great
changes in modern methods OF naval con
struction were the cause of her being fin
ished up as fighter.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-24
WE ARE READY TO STRIKE.
within "a Hours Our Ships Could
Blockade Every Cuban Port.

within "a Hours Our Ships Could
Blockade Every Cuban Port.
A New York dispatch says: Three flag
officers of the United States navy are
watching events at Washington, Madrid
and Havana with great interest. They
are Rear Admiral Montgomery Sicard.
commanding the North Atlantic squad
ron; Rear Admiral John A. Howell, com
manding the European squadron, and
Capt. Colby NJ. Chester, senior officer In
command of the South Atlantic squadron.
Each of these three commanders received
telegraphic orders to hold his ship in read
mess for active service and to keep II fully
coaled and provisioned ut all times. There
is an American flag floating over frown-
ing broadsides of guns within easy strik-
ing distance of every port on the northern
and southern coasts of Cuba.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-24

the Spanish. And If the explosion is not
satisfactorily explained it may be expect
ed that similar opinions will be offered
in Congress and elsewhere i'm such form
as to give great provocation. The feeling
in Congress has reached a more acute
stage than ever before. The Dupuy de
LONE incident intensified the prejudice
against Spain and developed hostility
that was never SO bitter as to-day in any
quarter and is particularly pronounced
among those who have been preserving
an impartial judgment and conservative
attitude. The excitement from one Incl
dent does not subside before another even
more aggravating occurs. And II seems
as IL Providence were leading both coun-
tries into war
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-24
HOUSE PASSES RESOLUTIONS.
sympathy Expressed for the Families
of the Dead.

In the National House OF Representa-
tives Wednesday Mr.. Boutelle. chairman
of the Committee on Naval Affairs. offer
ed the following resolution, which was
unanimously adopted:
"Resolved, That the House of Repre-
sentatives has learned with great sorrow
of the calamity which has caused the de-
struction of the United States battle ship
Maine and the appalling loss of more than
25O lives and the wounding of many 9TH
ers OF the gallant defenders of our flag,
and that the House expresses its sympa-
thy for the injured and Its sincere condo
lences with the families Of those who have
lost their lives in the service of the ma
tion,"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-24
ship BLOWN UP
Cruiser Maine Destroyed
in Havana HarbOr.
GREAT LOSS OF LIFE
Two Hundred and Fifty-eight
American Sailors Dead.
SUSPECT THE SPANIARDS
Belief That the Terrible Affair
Was Not Accidental.
WILD TALK OF WAR.
Many Americans Would Wipe Span
ish Off the Earth.
SUSPECT THE SPANIARDS
Belief That the Terrible Affair
Was Not Accidental.
WILD TALK OF WAR.
Many Americans Would Wipe Span
ish Off the Earth.

Powerful United States Naval Vessel
Sent by This Government to Cuban
Waters Lies at the Bottom of the
Bay a Charred and Torn Hulk-Ca-
tastrophe Took Place at 10 O'clock
at Night, When All the Sailors Ex-
cept Those Detailed for Duty Were
SIeeping-Exp PLANTATION Which Seems
to Best Fit circumstances Is That a
Torpedo Was Exploded Under the
Ship.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-24
WAS A FLOATING FORT.

Maine One of the Best War ships In
the American Navy.
The great explosion that ratified the
foundations OF the Cuban capital and
struck terror to the heart Of every human
being in Havana at the same time, in a
few seconds obliterated nearly g, 3,00O, 900
worth of public property and rendered use
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-24
FIags HaIf-Masted.

President Mckinley has ordered the
flags Mt all navy yards and on naval yes
sells, Mt posts, army headquarters, and on
all public buildings. at half-mast.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-24

who, OF course, are the political offenders.
II In the place Of execution when political
prisoners are not to be shot publicly.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-24

GRAlL LING CHAPTER r. A. M, No. 12l-
Meets every third tuesday in each month.
j. X. MERE, H. p.
A. TAYLOR, Sec
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-24

wOMEN's RELIEF CORPS. No. l62 meets on
the I'd and 4th Saturdays at o'clock in the af-
ternoon. MRS. A. l.. POND, President
REBEcCA WIGHT, Soc.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-24

CRAWLING LODGE /. q. O. F., NO. b.
Meets every Tuesday evening.
ANTON LARSON. N. q.
G. o. MCCULLOUGH, Sec.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-24

~~~~~O"~N~~~N~~N~~N~N~N~o
M. e. CHURCH-Rev. n. l.. Cope. Pastor.
Services at 10 80 o'clock am. and 7is pm. sun
day school at II m. Prayer m,eting every
Thursday evening at 71a o'clock. All are cor
daily invited to attend.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH : Sunday school
at IL o'clock. Y.P. h. G. Z. at Up. IN. Prayer
meeting every Wednesday evening.
DANISH Ev. LUTHERAN CHURCH : Rev.
A. p. w. Becker, Pastor. Services every Sum
day at 1880 m and p. m, and everyWednes-
day at 7 y. IN. A lecture In school room IL m
METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH.
Rev. j. j. Willltts, Pastor Services every Sum
day at eco p. m. Sunday-school ut p. m
ST. MARY's CATHOLIC CHURCH.-Father
II. Webeler. Regular services the end Sunday
in each month.
CRAWLING LODGE. No. a5e. +. d A. NJ
meets in regular communication on Thursday
evening on OF before the full Of the moon
FRED NAnREN. WIN.
A. TAYLOR Secretary.
MARVIN POST. No. 24O. G. A. r.. meets the
second and fourth Saturdays in each month
W. S. CHALKER. Post Com
j. c. HANSON. Adjutant.
woMENs RELIEF CORPS. No. 1s1, meets on
the I'd and 4th Saturdays at o'clock in the af-
ternoon. MRS. A. l.. POND. President.
REBEccA MIGHT, Soc.
GRAlLING CHAPTER, r. A. M, No. 12l-
Meets every third tuesday in each month.
j.. K MERz, IL. z.
A. TAYLOR Sec.
CRAWLING LODGE, 1. o. o. F.. NO. 1s7.-
Meets every Tuesday evening.
ANTON LARSON. N. q.
G. o. MCCULLOUGH, Sec.
CRAWFORD TENT, X. o. 7. NJ. No. 1O2-
Meets every Saturday evening.
T.. NOLAN, r. h.
CRAWLING CHAPTER, ORDER OF EAST
EkN STAR, no. SO, meets Monday evening ON
or before the full of the moon.
MEs r. T. FORBES, w. M.
MRS. FRED NARRIN, Sec.
COURT CRAWLING 1. o. T.. No. 7so.-Meets
second and last Wednesday OF each month
J. WOODBURY., G. h
b. WIsNER, r. s.
CRAWLING HIVE, No. "a. l.. o. I. M.-Meets
every first and third Wednesday of each month
MRS. GoULETTE, Lady Com.
MRS. r. WALDE, Record Keeper
REGULAR CONVOCATION OF PORTAGE
LODGE. No. 141, X. of r., meets In Castle Han
the first aud third Wednesday OF each month.
JULIUS X. MERIT, X. Of r..
AMBROSE MCCLAIN, G. q.
CRAWLING COUNCIL, No. Il. Il 3. M.
will hold their re gular convocation on Friday, ON
or before the full of the moon.
julius X. MERz. T. j. NJ
FL. NICHOLSON, Sec.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-24

CRAWFORD TENT, X. o. I. NJ. No. 1O2. =
Meets every Saturday evening.
Il. NOLAN, II. b.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-24

DANISH Ev. LUTHERAN CHURCH = Rev.
A. p. w. Becker, Pastor. Services every Sum
day at 1880 a. m. and D. m, and every ryWednes-
day at 7 D. IN. A lecture In school room IL m.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-24

MARVIN POST, No. 240 G. A. r., meets the
second and fourth Saturdays in each month.
w. S. CHALKER. Post Com
j. c. HANSON. Adjutant
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-24

GIAYLING LODGE. No. 35e. +. d A. Ne
meets in regular communication on Thursday
evening on or before the full Of the moon
FRED NAnREN. w. M.
A. TAYLOR, Secretary.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-24

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH = Sunday school
at IL o'clock. Y. r. b. G. Z. at 8 y. IN. Prayer
meeting every Wednesday evening.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-24

ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH.-Father
H. Webeler. Regular services the end Sunday
in each month.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-24

METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH.
Rev. j. j. Willltts. Pastor. Services every Sum
day at 2:c0 p. m. Sunday-school ut y. m
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-24

CRAWLING CHAPTER, ORDER OF EAST
EkN STAR, No. 49, meets Monday evening ON
or before the full of the moon.
MRS. II. T. FORBES, W. M.
MRS FRED NARRIN, Sec.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-24

NJ e. CHURCH-Rev. II. l.. Cope. Pastor
Services at 10 80 o'clock am. and 7la pm. Sun
day school at IL m. Prayer IN ,eting every
Thursday evening at 7,a o'clock. All are cor
daily invited to attend.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-15
Grand County Republicans Tried
to Escape Nominations.
SELECTION OF VICTIMS
SHAEFER AND TAYLOR USED
THE DICE BOX.
Shaefer Won, But the Convention Re
fused to Abide By the Result and
Nominated Kim For the Legisla-
ture-He Declines the Nomination
and No One Else Will Accept.
lsnecinl correspondence.)


Price, Utah, Sept. 1f.-There is just
one place in Utah where good offices
go a begging and the county of Grand
can justly lay claim 10 that distinction.
Previous to the Republican county con-
Vention, which was held there the lat
ter part of last week, the party leaders
held a caucus and decided upon two
men as available candidates for the leg
iSlature. They were John II. Shaeter
and Lester Taylor, both leading and
influential citizens, but men OF bust
ness. They were consulted on the mat
ter. but each declined TO allow has ndine
to 20 before the convention Finally
they 4 re prevailed upon and the pro-
ceeGinss went SO far that the two
agreed that one of them should take
the nomination against his VIII in Tie
interest of the party. 1t was decided,
though the suggestion of friends, that
the two should shake the dice and the
unlucky one was 10 permit his name
to be used. It was to be first dash,
bosses" Shaefer got the first ''hoss, ."
Taylor the second, and by this time
there was considerable money up at
the barroom where the throwing was
going on.
All money now being up the third
throw was made and Taylor was stuck
for a seat in the lower house.
This fashion of deciding upon a can
didate did not suit some OF the good
Republican brethren of Grand, how
ever. and when the convention assem-
bled the friends and admirers of Shae-
fer were determined TO present his
name, whether or no, much against
his will. The names presented were
those of Shaefer, Taylor and Mons Pc
terson. all of Moab. Taylor got II
votes. Shaefer Is and Peterson 3, Shae-
fer being declared the nominee. Shae-
fer now refuses to accept and what the
outcome will be remains to be seen.
Your correspondent is told by prom
inent Republican who was up from
there today that there is not man III
the county who will have the nomina-
ton, owing to the attitude of the Re
publican party on the silver question,
and the office is likely to go to the
Democrats by default. The Herald cor
respondent knows of his own knowl-
edge that a certain silver Republican
who has made his home in Price for at
least three months has been asked to
return there and go on the ticket, but
this he has positively refused to do,
giving as an excuse that he is no lon
ger a bona fide resident of Grand coun-
ty. 1t has been suggested that here is
splendid opening for the surplus Office
hunters of the Republican party in and
around Salt Lake City.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-15
LAWRENCE FOB CONGRESS.
Choice of the Uintah County Popu-
lists-County Convention.

Vernal, Sept. 1.-THE Populists of
Uintah county held a mass conven-
ton yesterday for the purpose of taking
Some action concerning the matter of
representation at the state convention
to be held at Salt Lake. The conclu-
sion was reached that L II. Gray of
Salt Lake should be authorized to act
county for H. w. Lawrence as the Pop
ulist nominee for congress. a motion
to this effect was adopted.
No action was taken concerning the
supreme judge. There We're about 10
members of the party present The
prevailing sentiment seemed to be in
favor of nominating full county tick
ct this fall as well as a candidate for
the legislature.
John Glenn was chosen to preside
over the destinies of the party in the
immediate future, and Frank S. Luethi
was chosen secretary.
In conversation with The Herald rep
resentative. Secretary Luethi, who is
the oracle of the party in this county,
stated that he was opposed to fusion
in any form. and was in favor of his
party standing upon their own plat
form, and fighting it out on that
line" if it takes till the end of time.
Mr.. Luethi was elected county attor-
ney two years ago on the Populist
ticket, but states that he is not can
didate for denomination, and this fact,
coupled with the determination of the
party leaders to make an aggressive
and independent campaign this fall,
leads. to the conclusion that he will
probably be the nominee of his party
for legislative honors. He is the logi-
cal candidate of his party for that
honor, being the ablest and most ag-
gressive exponent OF the theories en-
braced in the Omaha declaration, and
should he be nominated VIII be a de-
cided factor in the campaign, as by his
fearless. conduct of the office of county
attorney he has made friends outside
his own party.
From scraps of information CLEANED
here and there, it would seem the Re
publican sentiment is drifting toward
Bishop John n. Davis as the most like
~ candidate for the legislative nomina-
ton. Mr.. Davis is looked upon as an
administration Republican. but it is be-
lieved he can come nearer harmoniZing
the discordant elements than any one
in sight. Mr.. Davis is quite popular,
and would, no doubt, poll the full party
vote.
Among the Republicans the name of
George e. Adams is mentioned for as
SCISSOR and John Blankenship, the ban
ner Republican of the county, who has
been thrice elected as treasurer, will
no doubt again make the race.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-15
TRusTEE,s SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
usdor- authority granted by the certain
trust deed made July 18th, 1SSS. TO the an
dersigned trustee. by May B. Russell. re-
corded IN book Alb of mortgages. page 3il.
recorGs OF Salt Lake county. Utah. the
and sell 20 the highest bidder for cash
at the front door OF the Salt Lake county
court house. to-wit: the west front en-
trapc 10 the city and county building, in
Salt Lake City. Utah. october, :. 1855. at
y o'c.ock noon of that day. all the real
estate hereinafter described or so much
thereof as necessary, 10 pay and discharge
the principal Indebtedness secured by said
trust deed. together with the accrued in
tOrneys lees, compensation 10 said trus-
tee; the cost of this notice, and expense OF
sale. The sale will be made at the re-
quest Of the holder OF said Indebtedness
and because Of default in the payment OF
the principal sum at maturity and inter
est thereon. The real estate above re-
ferred TO IS situate IN Salt Lake City, Salt
Lake county. Utah. and bounded and de-
scribed al follows All Of lots one %,
tiSl. block five 20: also lots thirty-one CD.
thlrty-two (s2l. thirty-three (53). thirty
four ca. block Two CD; also lots twenty
600, twenty-one (2lf, twenty-five (22).
twenty-three CID. block one ID; all in
Miles and HarniltoDs addition to Salt
Lake City. Salt Lake county, state OF
Utah. Together with all and singular the
water rights tenements. hereditaments,
and appurtenances thersunto belonging or
VAN II. BROOKS. Trustee.
krebs & Hoppaugh. Attorneys for
Trustee.
Dated Sept 4. 1895.