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The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-28
CAUSED BY A
SUBMARINE MINE
Summary of the Maine Board OF
inquiry's Report
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

Washington, March % II The
President, in his message to Con
gress accompanying the report on
the Maine explosion, says that the
evidence shows that in the opinion
Of the court the explosion of the
Maine could only have been caused
by mine under the bottom of the
ship. He refers TO the conclusion
OF the court that the loss of the
Maine was not in any respect due
to negligence by her officers but
chat there is no evidence to show
by whom the submarine mine was
dred which first exploded and
caused the explosion of two or
more Of the Names magazines.
The President continues: II
have directed that the finding of
the court of inquiry be communi-
ated to the government of Spain
and / do not permit myself 10
loubt that che sense of justice of
the Spanish nation will suggest
course OF action dictated by sense
Of honor and by the friendly rela-
tions heretofore existing between
the two nations. 1t will be the
,luty Of the executive TO advise
Congress of the result and mean
while careful dehbeation is IN
voked.s
The report itself is correctly
summarized as follows;
First The court finds that at
he time OF the explosion the bat
.leship Maine was lying in FIVE
ard one-half to six fathoms Of
wafer.
Second That discipline aboard
the ship was excellent, everything
slowed according to orders am
munition, guns, stores, etc.
The temperature Of the magazine
Mt S p. m. was normal except in
the after ten-inch magazine, and
that did not explode.
Third The explosion occurred
at $40 O'Clock on the evening of
February 15. There were two ex-
plosions, with very short interval
between them. The ship lifted
on the first explosion.
Fourth The court can form no
definite opinion Of the condition
of the wreck from the divers evil
dence.
Fifth From the technical de-
tails of the wreckage the court
deduces that mine was exploded
under the ship on the port side.
Sixth-The explosion was due
70 no fault of those ON board.
Seventh Opinion of the court,
stating that the explosion of the
mine caused the explosion Of two
magazines.
Eighth The court declares that
it cannot find evidence to fix re-
sponsibility
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-28
wooDFoRD IS CONFIDENT
He Declares that Peace With
Honor is Certain

Madrid, March IS The report
of the Maine board of inquiry was
received here yesterday and the
translation was finished last even
ing and given TO the Spanish gov
ernuent.
Minster Woodford says publicly
that hc las no doubt of his ability
toA rrach an understanding by
whicfEpeacc can be secured to
Cuba, American interests protect
ed and peace maintained.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-28
FROM ALL AROUND

Grand Encampment, Wyoming,
is the latest aspirant to distinction
in the mining world. 1t is ship
ping ore from grass roots and it,
output for its first month OF ex-
istence is estimated at S230,0O0.
Mrs. Della Parnell, the aged
mother of the late Charles Stewart
Parnell, died in Ireland Sunday,
as the result of burns. Her cloth
ing ignited while she was sitting
in front of fire. She formerly
resided at Bordentown, New Jer-
sey.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-28
FitzgerreII's Rent List.

elegant rooms unfinished on
Pixies Peak avenue.
room frame in Chase orchard.
room frame on Seventh street.
2 good farms to rent for the year
1898.
3 room frame on West Main st.
room brick close in.
3 room frame on Santa Fe ave.
. room brick, Florence Heights
addition.
Elegant 4 room new brick house
close IN; also portion of the fur
nlture in the house for sale.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-28
Special Cabinet Meeting s

Washington, March 2S-A cabi-
net meeting was specially callSl
at $50 this morning, for what puf:.
pose is not known. ::
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-28
Young Folks Party

A surprise party was given in
honor of Ethel McYay of Denver
streeton Saturday evening. Among
those present were Edith Light
foot. Mary Woods, Beatrice Grant,
Sadie Bacon. Addie Rees, Lila
Wilson, Alice Hoyt, Anna Barnes,
Anna Thomas, Elda McGrath,
Cora Patterson, Frank Carmody.
Fred Powell, Frank Wilcox, Eddie
KILN, Eddie LaPlani,, Earl Stock,
d. Cook, David Houontion, L.
Lightfoot, Lewis Hartman. Lam
bert McGrath, VIII Reynolds,
Clyde Thomas aud John Palmer
The hes. line Of mems and boys shoes az
P. T. MeGuirs's.
GARDEN SEEDS, ONION SETS.
GRASS AND FIELD SEEDS at the
Florence Supply company's.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-28

Tie Foresters will give a turkey
supper at the Silver Moon at mid
night in connection with the bail
on April ..
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-28

Lots in Fairy lew addition, the
cheapest in the city. Decided
water rights, title perfect. See J..
j. Fl yarrell.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-28
NOTICE.

Any subscribers who may fail TO
receive their papers regularly will
confer favor upon the manage
ment Of The Tribune il they will
call or write and notify us. 1t is
impossible for us to know whether
the boys deliver all their papers
unless we are notified of delin-
quencies.
Daniels for blank books and sta
tionery.
A full line Of Trunks and vali,ss at P. 7. Nc.
Cures.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-28

Drenkel is an artist as well as
photographer. He does not do
cheap work but he will guarantee
good work. His studio is in the
Littlejohn block, Pixies Peak Ave.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-28

Don't you want the best 3-for-a-quartcr
socks in all colors? P. T. MCGUIRE has them.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-28
CRIPPLE CREEK DISTRICT

The lower workings of the Little
May are drowned and work has
been suspended pending the sup
ply of heavier pumps. The lessees
are disgusted and are simply work
ing the upper levels.
Things are picking up in Bare
Hills camp and some more ore has
been sent down to the Cyanide
works. A new steam hoist is being
put in the Warren shaft, which is
down 265 feet.
Water is proving troublesome in
the Midget and big duplex pump
has been ordered.
The percentage of smelling ore
is steadily increasing.
Go to the Foresters' ball at the
McCandless hall on April 5.
A pure whiskey agrees with any
food, in fact aids digestion. 1t
tones the stomach, increases the
flow of the gastric juices and SO
promotes strength and flesh. A
pure whishey like HARPER
Whiskey. Sold by
BuRLEY & KILLIAN,
Florence, Colo.
Mrs. L. r. White will have her
millinery opening on March 81.
Corner Main and Santa Fe.
Ststson Spring Hats, in all colors and styles,
at p. T. McGuire's.
If you enjoy good dance take
your girl to the Foresters ball on
April at McCandless hall.
Smoked cells, ''not-a-choke" cod
fish at the Jones Grocery Co.
New goods just received at Dan
iels' drug store.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-28
CANON CITY CHAT.

The roof girders of the power
house are in place and the frame
of the large building now indicates
its inal appearance.
There is pathetic little scene
enacted in the waiting room Of The
penitentiary every Sunday after
noon. A prisoner who has now
but short time to serve, is visited
there by his wife and family, the
latter ranging from a mere baby
to child of seven or eight yehrs
The little ones cluster around his
knees while he talks to his wife
snd their evident affection proves
4hat whatever his offense, he was
not bad father.
The arrest and examination OF
Gtessrs. Enricht and Hirseh is
''the" topic of conversation in Can
oACity. Opinion seems divided
as to the merits of the case. There
are quite Il number of Canon citi-
zens who are anything but loyal
supporters Of the local promoters
of the electric railway.
Attorney Joseph II. Maupin is
counsel for the promoters or CAPT
talists accused of defrauling the
Canon men. He is confident Of
their ultimate acquittal
The streets at Canon were quite
muddy yesterday, when those Of
Florence were dry. More snow
fell at the west than at the east end
of the county.
The Denver and Rio Grande
spur to the new power house was
completed last week.
For fine candies and first-class
confectionery go to the Red Front.
The leading confectioner in Ere
mont county. NJ. A. Ray, pro-
prietor.
Fresh sassafras bark at Daniels
drug store.
The finest acreage tracts -ad-
joining the city in the Grand
View place. Title perfect with
decided water rights. See j. j.
Fitzgerrell.
The Florence Sheet Metal Co.
have just received a consignment
of $40 Sylph bicycles which viii
be on sale AT $40 each. Call and
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-28

see the line of Fancy and White Shirts at
p. 7, fieGuirs's.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-28

If you enjoy good dance take
your girl to the Foresters' ball on
April at McCandless hall.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-28

Smoked cells, "not-a-choke" cod
fish at the Jones Grocery Co.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-28

Stetson Spring Hats, in all colors and styles,
at p. T. McGuire's.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-28

New goods just received at Dan
iels' drug store.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-28

The finest acreage tracts ad-
joining the city in the Grand
View place. Title perfect with
decided water rights. See j. j.
Fitzgerrell.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-28

Mrs. L. r. White will have her
millinery opening on March 81.
Corner Main and Santa Fe.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-28

The Florence Sheet Metal Co.
have Just received a consignment
of $40 Sylph bicycles which viii
be on sale al $40 each, Call and
see them.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-28

Fresh sassafras bark at Daniels
drug store.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-28

The best line of mems and boys shoes a
P. T. MeGuirss.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-28

For fine candies and frst-class
confectionery 90 to the Red Front.
The leading confectioner in Ere
mont county. M. A. Ray, pro-
Drietor
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-03-28

Go to the Foresters' ball at the
McCandless hall on April 5.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-28
SIX OF THE CREW DIE.
Fire In Phosphate Destroys the
British steamer LegisIa-

BOSTON, Mass, Feb 27-The British
steamer Legislator, Capt Tenant,
bound from Liverpool for Colon, was
burned at sea on Feb. 16, in latitude
3i.23 north and longitude 44.1O west
The fire broke out so suddenly that
eleven men forward were cut off from
the rest of the ship, and in saving them
a boat was capsized and five men, in
Guiding the second and third officers,
the chief steward and the cook, were
drowned. A fireman received such Sc
we're burns that he died in a few min
utes.
The remainder OF the crew, twenty
eight in ALL with two passengers, Dr.
W. MOrtemer and wife, of London, were
rescued within four hours after the
fire broke out by the fruit steamer
Flower Gate, and brought to this port.
The Legislator was burned to the
waters edge. The dead are:
JOHN GAFFNEY, chief steward.
JAMES BATEMAN. second officer.
WILLIAM MARTIN. third officer.
ALEXANDER JENKINS. chief cook.
WILLIAM ANGILL. seaman.
THOMAS ROBERTS, fireman.
Severely Injured-Chief Engineer John
Traugher, Second Engineer John Holden
Fourth Engineer Robert Min, Seaman
Charles Ibbston.
The injured were taken to the Ma
rine hospital on arrival at this port
The fire is supposed to have been the
result of spontaneous combustion in the
cargo of phosphate.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-28
BRAVE boat CREW.
Efforts to Bring SuccOr to La Cham
pRGne Were IseIess.

NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-The news of
the steamer La Champagne, which is
sale, has set to rest the anxiety and
fear for the safety of her passengers
and crew which have been felt by rel
atiVes and friends of those on board
during the past week. At the office of
the company today there were only a
few callers. Agent Bocande and also
the heads Of the passenger and freight
departments Of the Champagne Generate
Trans -Atlantique, were at the COM
panys dock today when La Bret
agne arrived. La Bretagnes COM
mander, NJ. Rupe, as we'll as the officers
and passengers, learned of the accident
to the sister ship from Pilot George
Waldy when he boarded the steamer off
Sandy Hook lightship at 7:30 o'clock
this morning. The news caused con-
siderable excitement among the pas
sengels, and when the vessel arrived
at quarantine additional information
was eagerly sought for by all on board.
a representative of the Associated
Press boarded La Bretagne at
quarantine, and was besieged by Off
GERS and passengers alike for the latest
news about the overdue vessel. A
large supply of morning papers was
put on board from the health officers
boat and quickly distributed among the
passengers. The reports were read
with much interest by every one, and
warm words of praise were bestowed
upon Third Officer Unsworth and the
other members of La Champagne's
crew who came so near losing their
lives While making heroic efforts to
get aid for the disabled French liner
When the vessel reached her dock this
forenoon Third officer Unsworth and
Second Quartermaster Julian Comard,
of La Champagne, were there
speaking to Agent Bocande officer
Unsworth reported that of the ten
men who manned the life boat, and
were picked up six days later by the
steamer Rotterdam only four were able
to leave their hunks aboard the Rotter-
dam at Hoboken this morning. officer
UnsWOrth showed little of the effect
of his fearful exposure, except that
skin was peeling off his face.
Quartermaster COmards hands were
blue and swollen from frost bite. but
they We're not bandaged He walked
with difficulty, as his feet were badly
swollen. He made no complaint how
ever, and said he was grateful to be
alive after such an experience He
praised the captain and officers and
crew of the steamer Rotterdam, and
said they were extremely courteous and
kind to the rescued men. The remain
der of the boats crew are still being
cared for on the Rotterdam, but, with
the exception of Seamen Creur and
Tanquay they will be able to leave
their hunks this afternoon. AS soon as
they are able they will be transferred
to La Bretagne, and the others who are
still suffering will be sent to the French
hospital, No. $50 West Thirty-fourth
street, this city, where arrangements
have been made for their reception.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-28

Long stated that the department was
today in possession of no more infor-
nation on the cause Of the disaster
than it was Immediately after the oc-
currence, and that no evidence had
been received up to the present time
showing that the disaster was caused
by design.
During the afternoon the secretary
received a call from Assistant Secre-
tary Roosevelt, who assured him that
an examination of the map said TO
show mines in Havana harbor disclosed
that no such mines were on the map.
At the suggestion of Secretary Lone,
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt, of the
navy department, gave out the follow
ing statement in regard to the publish
ed map with the mines in Havana har-
Dor purporting to be marked on it:
AS soon as the map was brought to
my attention I sent to Mr.. John Rus
sell Young, of the congressional library
and got the original. 1t is simply one
Of the innumerable maps of Havana
harbor. There is not the slightest sign
of a mine marked anywhere on it. AS
a matter of fact, l am informed that
this map is one which has been used
in giving lectures at the Columbian
university"
In answer to the question as to What
was the meaning of the movements
Of guns and munitions, Mr. Roose-
velt said: ut merely serv
to show that the department
does not believe that there will be any
trouble, but neither does it intend to be
caught unprepared if there should be
trouble"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-28

put through this matter with the least
delay possible. Minister Woodford has
been carrying on the negotiations with
the authorities at Madrid, and they are
we'll along toward completion.
Beyond the foregoing dispatch, Senior
du Bose received no news today from
Havana or Madrid. He expressed sat
isfaction at the more conservative tone
of public sentiment within the last few
days
Press reports from Madrid stated that
the authorities were jubilant over the
receipt of important favorable infor-
nation from Havana. Mr. du Bose
could shed no light on the nature Of
this information. In other quarters,
however, the impression prevailed that
this information did not refer to the
Maine inquiry in Cuba. There have
been strong indications of late that the
autonomist cabinet, under the leader
ship Of GOWN, who is the recognized
force of that body, would endeavor to
make terms with the separatist wing,
and, in. turn, secure cooperation of the
insurgents in a movement to conclude
the war How far this is possible is
not known here, although it has been
expected that Gown would succeed in
effecting a. reconciliation. There has
been added reason fer this belief with
in the last few days, owing to the fierce
attacks made on Gown by some of the
irreconcilable elements.
He repelled these and repudiated an
alleged letter in which he was report
ed to have attacked Premier Sagasta.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-28

Havana, and had been removed In
consequence. On his arrival he held
forth at considerable length before a
street corner audience, ard but little
credence could be given to his numer-
Gus statements.
Rear Admiral Sicard has had fire.
quent conferences with Capt. Sampson
and other members of the court of in
quiry at the hotel. He said. tonight:
81 think they ought to get away on
Wednesday, AS yet there is nothing
that can be said about their work"
In reply to a question as to the ru-
mored removal Of the warships to
Cuba, Admiral Sicard said: 1.-The fleet
is not moving, and I know nothing
about its going to Cuba. Still, you
know, l have steam up, and could go
anywhere if ordered"
He was asked if anything had hap
pened to justify the statement that the
situation was more serious today than
it had been. and he replied: ""Thev
know at Washington about that Just
how strained our relations are with
Spain I am unable to say"
The excitement yesterday after the
arrival of the Cuban filibusters, headed
by Gen. Nunez and Capt John O'Brien
completely eclipsed all the doings and
saying of the court of inquiry officers.
Their quick departure prevented very
much being learned as to the expedi-
ton, but the Cubans here are efated
An expedition has been preparing to
get away from Key West for some
time, but it probably will suffer another
delay, as the plot has leaked out
through two Spanish spies.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-28
BISMARCK'S ADVICE SECUTED.
Sagasta Says Arbitration of Cuban
Troubles Is an ImpOssi-


MADRID. Feb. 27-Senor Sagasta,
commenting upon an alleged Interview
with Prince Bismarck, in which the
latter is represented as suggesting that
the Cuban trouble should be submitted
to the powers for arbitration, express
ed his astonishment that such an idea
could emanate from Prince Bismarck,
and declared emphatically that moth
ing but ignorance Of the question could
inspire the notion that Spain would
suffer foreign intrusion " submit to
arbitration in her indisputable rights
of sovereignty
Nobody" said the Spanish premier,
would dare propose such an absurd
ity, and no Spanish government would
listen or dream of such proposal
The Impartial, in an editorial today,
blames Spanish weakness in the Alli-
anca, Venadito, Competitor and other
affairs as encouraging the United
States in their present bellicose atti-
tude."
1t counsels the government to awake
to the reality of a situation which the
good sense of Spanish people under
stands and Is ready to meet"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-28
AT THE DROP OF THE HAT
JUDGE WILLIS WILLING TO 60 TO
THE FRONT
rendered His Services TO the Gov
ernOr and viii Raise Company
If Needed-Comes of Revolutions
ary Stock and Graduated From
the State Militia with Honor.


Hon. j. w. Willis is ready to ex-
change the title of judge for that Of
private, lieutenant, captain, or any
thing else military.
If this country has any fighting to do
he wants some of it.
Neither will he wait for an invita-
ton. He has already invited himself
Yes, the report that l have rendered
my services to Gov. Clough in the
event of war with Spain is correct" )"
said he, as he stood at attention in his
library, at 923 Summit avenue, last
evening
81 am very sorry" he continued. as
he adjusted his fire-red necktie, that
the matter leaked out, as, in my letter
to Gov. Clough, 1 requested that he
consider the communication as conf
dentiaI"
AS he seated himself in a large easy
chair Judge Willis right hand grasped
q shining papercutter, and he lunge1
at an open book lying on the table as
though he were already mentally on the
battlefield and charging the Spanish
forces
Il informed the governor last Thurs
Gay that my services We're at his COM
mand in any capacity IN the event of
war with Spain. I did this purely
from patriotic motives, and was then
of the impression that things We're so
shaping themselves that war was in
evitable.
THE dispatches today, However, are
such as would indicate that there will
be no war. 1 not only told the governor
that l rendered my services, but in
formed him [ would raise a company in
st Paul on short notice.
"You know / am an Old member of
the state guard and l have no doubt
that l could raise company in a day
Or so among the young patriots of ST.
Paul.
Yes, I was a member of Company c,
of the national guard back in the SOS
served my time and received an honor
able discharge.
mo, l was not captain or lieutenant;
in fact, I never rose higher than first
sergeant in c company.
''If you should say anything in the
G b e about the matter you might
mention that I am from old revolution
airy stock" said the judge, as he drew
himself up, again adjusted his carmine
hued necktle and bowed the reporter
out,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-28
ORGAN OUT OF TUNE
BRYAN AND THE OMAHA WORLD
HERALD NOT IN HARMONY
The Maine Explosion Furnishes Oc-
casiOn for n Definite Disagree
ment in OpiniOns-BOy Orator
Will Hereafter Edit His Own
Copy.

Special to The st. Paul Globe.
OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 27.-That Will
lam Jennings Bryan has broken with
the Omaha World-Herald, his personal
organ, or is on the point of doing SO,
is commoptalk here. Ostensibly Bryan
and Editor Hitchcock have been the
best of friends, but it has recently been
Whispered about that the late presi-
of the many bad breaks made in his
organ, and that he wished to sever the
Siamese bond that bound him to Hitch
cock.
The Maine battleship disaster has ap-
parently furnished the desired occasion.
In an interview at Topeka Feb. 25
Mr.. Bryan counseled moderation in
dealing with Havana affairs, and while
he did not say SO in so many words, yet
his statement was practically an In
dorsement of President McKinley's at
titude and policy. The World Herald
on the other hand, has covered it's
front page with sensational dispatches
of the~Maine disaster, all displayed un-
der headlines set in big black type,
while it's editorial columns have been
filled with savage attacks on the presi-
dent in the apparent attempt to force
him into declaration of war.
The Bryan interview. which was sent
out by the Associated Press and printed
in all the other papers, was suppressed
by the World Herald, although hereto
fore it has freaked the boy ators'
every utterance on it's first page. Those
on the inside say Bryan has cut the
Gordian knot and will hereafter edit
his own copy.