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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-18
Administration at Washington
Accused of Trying to Twist
Every Fact to Make
Out a Case For the
Spanish.

also indiscreet. He said to me: If you
people would only let US alone, it would
be all right. Spain has put up with
more than any other nation would have
done. 1 have warned you that there
viii be trouble if the Maine comes here.
Now, bring your ships here. If you want
war, you can have it. You will find
Spain has not forgotten how to fight.
I took these words at the time as
the angry utterances of an over taxed
| diplomat. Now they seem to me some
thing.
Two days a Spanish daily here
claimed SenOr De LONE wrote his fam
| Gus letter and caused it's capture be-
cause he saw no gain in further delay
ing a break between the two govern
| ments."
Washington, Feb. 18.-Criticfsm of
the governments easy going attitude on
the Maine horror is growing loud and
bitter in official circles. 1t is stated that
President Mckinley and his cabinet
seem actually trying to give the Span
ish officials at Havana the benefit of
every doubt instead of seeking to fasten
the blame of the explosion upon certain
Spanish cOnspiratOrs, supposed to be
adherents of Gen. Weyler who were re-
sponsible for the recent riots and who
are violently anti-American in their
sentiment.
Immediate intervention on the part
of the United States according belliger-
ent rights to the Cuban insurgents is
the contingency which cOnfrOnts the
administration.
Congress has been ominousIy silent
since the disaster. It has been impa-
tientIy waiting as one man with Its
mind made up. If the Maine was de-
stroyed by a torpedo or hidden mine,
then swift retributiOn will be demanded.
The first step on the part Of congress
will no doubt be a belated recognition
of bellfgerency, and then war, if that
should become necessary.
Secretary Long carefully suppresses
all facts, and the president will not ut
ter a word, but every effort is bent on
At the first suspicion that the naval
board of inquiry is juggling in the
slightest with the facts, congress will
step in and institute an Independent
congressional investigation.
This inquiry was asked of every mem
Der of the senate and house:
Has not the United States suffered
enough in one way ana another
through the Cuban war, to justify i'm
mediate Intervention?
The answers were nearly all one way.
A majority in both houses hold the al
frmative of the proposition.
New York, Feb. 1S.-Every policeman
in this city is on duty today. Last
night Chief McCullagh caused an order
to be sent to all police captains notify
ing them to report back to their pre-
cincts Immediately after supper, ana
there to remain on duty until further
orders. Between 3 and o'clock this
morning another order from headQuar-
ters was issued to the effect that all of
the pIatoons must remain in reserve
during the day today.
No reason is given for these orders,
but it is the talk unOfhcially about the
police headquarters that this action IS
simply extra precaution to prevent any
possible outbreak when the Spanish
cruiser Viscaya arrives.
The Viscaya had not yet been sighted
UP to the time this dispatch is sent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-18
TO REPLACE THE MAINE.
Will Be Made for Two
BattIeships Instead of One.

Washington, Feb. 18.-The disaster of
the Maine has aroused a feeling among
members in favor of extreme hberaIfty
in appropriations for the naval and mil
itary establishments, the practical re-
suit of which is likely to be the accept
ance by the house with little contest of
the senate amendments, increasing the
appropriation for Qualifications about
81, GOO, 600, the authorization in the naval
appropriation bill of two battleships in
stead of one and possibly the authorize
ton of the entire dry dock scheme rec
commended by the dry dock board ap-
pointed by the secretary of the navy.
The recommendation of the secretary
was for only one addition to the navy
this year-a first class battleship, but
the loss of the Maine makes it likely
that appropriations for two battleships
will be reported by the naval commit
tee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-18
sIesBEEs OFFICIAL REPORT
Concerning the Burial of the Marines
of the Names Crew.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-The first notice
to reach the navy department this
morning, from the scene of the naval
disaster at Havana, was u belated tele-
gram of last nights date from Captain
Sigsbee, reading as follows:
Nineteen of Names dead were buried
this afternoon with great civil, eccIes-
iastical, naval and military ceremonies
and with all the resources of Havana
brought into requisition. The Spanish
government, under express directions of
Gen. Blanco, the bishop of Havana Gen
Parrada and Admiral Manterola and
the mayor of Havana took complete
charge of all arrangements The bodies
were first laid in state in the building
of the city government of Havana
where they were covered with floral
and other emblems suitable to the oc-
casion, which were presented by Off
cials, and other persons of Havana. of
all shades of political opinion. They
were escorted to the cemetery by rep
resentatiVes of all the military naval
and civil organizations and foreign con-
sular officers and through a vast con-
course of people spreading over the
route.
Gen. Lee, most of the officers and ma
rines now here, together with Lieuten-
ent Commander Cowles and members of
the Ferns crew were given special car
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-18
SOMEBODY ERRED.
Discovery of Torpedo Hole
by Divers is Denied.

Havana. Feb. 1S.-Contrary to the re-
ports current here yesterday, the divers
have not yet made any investigation
of the wreck, and the general opinion
expressed in Spanish circles is that the
explosion occurred inside the Maine.
The nightof the disaster to the Maine
a light wind from the southwest was
blowing and her head pointed in a
southeasterly direction. She was moor
ed in about u meters of water forward
and drew about Is meters aft. The
Spanish cruiser Alfonso XII was about
200 meters from the American battle
ship.
The correspondent of the Associated
press was in the cable office filing a
message when the explosion occurred.
He saw from the window of that office
a great column of fire shooting upwards
and he hurried to the wharf and to the
quarters of Admiral Manterola. By
that time the flames extended over the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-18
CLEVELAND IS HoRR1F1ED.
Former President is Greatly Shocked
bv the Maine Disaster

New York, Feb. 1S.-'I am greatly
shocked and Mortified at the 1amentable
disaster to the battleship Maine,' said ex-
President Cleveland, at Princeton. ''and 1
sincerely hope that later information may
serve to mitigate its horrifying details. I
was not personally acquainted with any
of the ships crew, but greatly regret that
our navy should suffer the loss of such a
ship, and that so many lives had to be
sacrificed.
''Of course, I could not express an opin-
ion as to whether the disaster was due
to an accident or Spanish design, as moth
ing but meager particulars have reached
me I sincerely hope, however, that in
vestigation will show that it was accident
pure and simple
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-18
The Sailor Was Not Permitted
to Tell His Story For Pub
IicatiOn by Orders Of
His Superior Of
flcers.

New York, Feb 1s.-The Herald this
morning prints the following from its
Key West correspondent: 'I learn on
undoubted authority that one of the
manned sailors who was taken to the
Maine hospital out of gratitude for the
kind treatment and careful nursing re-
ceived from the surgeon and attend
ants, has broken the seal Of silence en-
Joined by his superior officers before
leaving Havana, and makes state
nent, the truth of which cannot be
doubted and which points to the delib-
crate destruction of the vessel.
The sailor whose name for obvious
reasons is withheld for the present, says
he was on watch on the forward deck
shortly before the explosion occurred.
While looking over the Names bow
into the dark waters of the bay, he saw
a black object slowly coming toward
the. vessel. The object, whatever it
was. was apparently illuminated and
emitted smoke.
He suspected something wrong and
started to communicate the fact to the
officer of the day when the explosion
took place.
The Maine was raised in the air and
he was thrown to the deck, stunned and
bleeding.
He also says that simultaneously
vT-ffF Ie Of T,a he
the steam launch which was moored
alongside the Maine also thrown out of
the water.
This occurred before the second ex-
plosion in the Names magazine was
felt, and which sent her to the bot
tom.
Jacksonville. Fla. Feb. 18.-A special
to the Times Union and Citizen from
Key West, Fla, says:
The general opinion of many persons
here is that the Maine was hit by
torpedo after which the magazine ex-
plOded. In an interview with Thomas
Melville, of Brooklyn. who was not in
Jured and was on watch on the quarter
deck. he said that he felt two distinct
shocks The first was not as severe as
the second which blew up the ship. 9th
that it was foul work.
Martin RiOrdan. a submarine diver of
Key West has been telegraphed by
Consul General Lee and Captain Sigs-
bee and viii go over Immediately to
dive under the Maine and discover the
cause of the disaster.
The flagship New York is now an
chored off the bay awaiting Instructions
from Washington.
New York. Feb. 1S-Sylvester Scovel,
special correspondent of the Journal
ana Advertiser at Havana. wires
W hen asked Secretary Congasto to
ald me IN talking to Gen. SOlano over
securing the reopening of the cable for
the messages of the Names officers he
coldly said that it was none of his bus
mess, that Gen. SoIano was in sole
charge- FortunatelY the gentleman was
courteous and the messages went
shall now quote what Secretary
ConSosto then the acting governor gen
eraI, or fulfilling the functions of that
responsible position said to me the
ght before the Maine arrived. Cons1II
General Lee had told him that after
noon that a warship would come Con
gosto belligerently objected General
Lee then said: Remembe if anv
trouble does occur, I shall have the
Wnole fleet here in four hours
shortly after saw Secretary Com
Sosto' ard he was very mad. He was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-18
THE IDENTIFIED DEAD.
But Few Have Been in a Condition
Admitting of Recognition.

Washington, Feb 18.-The navy depart
ment furnishes the following list of mel
of the Maine as comprising all whose
bodies thus far have been identified:
J. H. Bierking, drummer.
James A. Graham.
VIM. H. Tinsman, landsman.
J. F. Brown, sergeant.
Eldon H. Nero chief machinist.
Harry J. Keys, ordinary seaman
owen Sheridan, fireman, second class.
Patrick Gaffney, fireman, first class
VIM. COSgrOVe, fireman. second class.
Joseph Seerock, fireman, first class.
Charles c. Galpin, marine.
Michael Kane coal pasSer.
Carl A. Smith, seaman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-18
WAR WOULD SPLIT SPAIN.
R. W. Turner Says Trouble With the
United States Would Bring
Revolution.

r. w Turner, consul to Cadiz under
President Harrison, in discussing Spain
today said: IF war should be declar-
ed, the Spanish mOnachy would not sur
vive six months The Spanish army
and resources are now depleted. The
army has for years been saturated with
republicanism, and during all that time
the Carlists have been watching and
waiting for an opportunity to over
throw the present government. Any
grave crisis in the affairs of Spain
means civil war. It is true that a de-
claration Of war made by the United
States might have the effect of unity
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-18
SHOULD STOP AT ANY COST.
General Booth of the Salvation Army
Points the WAY to America.

Cincinnati. O., Feb. 18.-Gen. William
Booth of the Salvation Army said to-
day:
1.-The Cuban butchery should stop. It
should stop, if need be, by the inter
vention of the United States. England
is not jealous of America. The individ-
ual Englishman would see young Amer
lea prosper in peace. I do not think
that the fur of the British lion would
rise should Uncle Sam fight the Dons
The Cuban war should stop at any cost
and that is admitting a great deal for
am
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Weather Indications.

Chicago. Feb. 18.-For Kansas: Part
lv cloudy tonight and Saturday, with
snow hurries this afternoon or tonlgnIi
nrobablv warmer tonight; northwest
winds becoming variable
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-18

An unsuccessful attempt was made
"Wednesday night to break into George
Nyhart's restaurant in North Topeka The
burglar tried to pry open second story
I1yindoV but when it fell with a crash he
Jumped off a small shed and escaped.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-18

divers at work tomorrow Divers re-
quested of Admiral Sicard will be here
Sunday morning by the O1ivette. Re
covery of Names battery Impractical
BILE except by regular wrecking outfit.
(Signed) SIGSBEE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-18
AN INcENDIARY CIRcULAR
Up Which Was Scattered
About Havana

New York, Feb 1S.-Medical Director
Wood of the naval hospital, Brooklyn, is
in possession of the circular, incendiary
and outrageous, which was passed about
the streets, on the railway cars and other
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CONTINUED on Fourth Page.)
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New York, Feb. 18.-Lieut. Sharp OF
the United States army, bearing letters
from Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Roosevelt called at police headquarters
and asked that the police boat patrol be
designated to watch about the Nlzcaya-
CAPTAIN Vredenburg who was IN com
mand said he had no authority to act
1Inon the request, but that he would
submit it to Chief McCullagh.
It is believed that ample precautions
will be taken to prevent anything hap
7eninsr to the Vizcaya.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-01
Simple TRUTH
AS Told ny the Board of
: !; : Health.
The Increasing Death Rate and Con-
slant GrDwh in the Number of
J I'd
Persons Afflicted
PROVES THAT rhE OLD METHODS USED IN
TREATING cATARRH. BRONCHITIS AND
CONSUMPTION ARE WORTHLESS.
THE PEOPLE THEMSELVES RESPONSIBLE
FOR THIS FAILURE TO STOP THE
PROGRESS OF THESE DISEASES.

There has never been any doubt in the minds
Of the medical profession ms to the worthlessness
OF Catanh. Bronchitis, Pneumonia ard C0nsump-
ticn. There should be none left In the minds Of
the people when confronted with such evidence
as Ii furnished by the board of health Of this
city, their weekly reports not only showing that
mere people die annually from these diseases
afflicted.
What can be the cause of this rapid increase
reader. Not the regular practicins physici.n m
method Of treatment BY sprays, douches and atom.
izers, and better prepared today than ever
before to successfully treat these ailments It
selves. for it is a wellknown fact that during
the past four years there has been perfect craze
on their part for e.perimentins with advertised
and knowledge Of the legitimate medical profess
sion This IL especially true In where the
censumption-the results of this reckless expert
inenting being readily In the increased death
rate and larger percentage OF people suffering from
who have lost their nearing and sense of smell
and taste, BY forcing liquid medicine Into the air
passages with powerful sprays and atomizers.
How to stop this experimental craze of the people
has been the study Of every true physician in the
land 1t seems there ia other way of reach
daily papers. and as the regular physician cannot
advertise without losing his standing In the medi-
cal world 1t has been decided that the manufac-
that .'Hycmei." the only cure for Catarrh. Ca
tarrhal Deafness. Bronchitis and Asthma ever used
ana and indorsed by the medical profession is adver
the part those suffering from Diseases OF tSe
treatment Endorsed by the physicians
1t is the one treatment which does not require
the use OF sprays and atomizers.
1t is the treatment which the manufac-
turers have enough confidence iH-tO guarantee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-01
HELD ON SERIOUS CHARGE,
Gustavus Ii. Sullivan Accused q
FOrging a Name.

Forging u Name.
A little over n month ago George w.
Waters. merchant in this city, decided to
sell out his business and Gustavus b. Sui
livan of West Washington. who heard of
the intention called upon him, 1t is said,
with proposition to purchase the stock.
After some little talk on the subject. Mr..
Waters agreed to let Sullivan have his
goods for $3.50, and in settlement, 1t is I'M
derstood, Sullivan gave him three notes for
$50 EACH running for thirty. sixty and
| ninety days. respectively, from December
l. 1897. These notes purported to be signed
by ]. M. Taylor of Culpeper, Va, and in
dorsed by Mary H. Brown of this city. the
former Of whom. Sullivan stated, was his
uncle.
Mr.. Waters upon accepting the notes.
gave Sullivan possession of the store and
retired therefrom.
About ten days before the first note be-
came due Sullivan. it was stated, informed
Mr.. Waters that Mr.. Taylor did not want
any notes of his to be out, and If those held
by Waters were presented Mr.. Taylor
would pay them. Mr.. Waters assented to
this and Sullivan agreed to meet him at
the station on the following Monday. when
the two men would go to Culpeper and get
the money from Mr.. Taylor.
Just before time for the train to leave
Sullivan reached the depot and told Mr..
Waters, who had preceded him there that
he had received q postal from his uncle
stating that he would not be at home that
day, ard suggesting that the proposed visit
be made the following Wednesday. This
arrangement was assented to, and at the
time designated Waters went to the sta
ton but Sullivan did not appear.
Mr.. Waters then determined to make an
Investigation for himself about the notes.
and went to Culpeper Court House. Upon
reaching there he learned that Mr.. Taylor
lived about fourteen miles from the town.
but that he could travel the greater part Of
the distance in a stage coach This Mr..
Waters did, and upon leaving the stage
round man who was willing to take him
in his carriage to Mr.. Taylor's place. On
the way they met Mr.. Taylor. and the lat
ter said he had not signed the notes, knew
nothing previously about them, and that
Sullivan was in no way related to him.
Upon returning to Washington Mr.. Waters
swore out Il warrant for Sulivan's arrest
and the latter was taken into custody Be-
fore Judge Kimball the accused admitted
that he signed Mr.. Taylors name to the
mates, but claimed that he intended to pay
them as they. came due. Sullivan was held
in 500 bail for an examination. which will
be had as soon as Mr.. Taylor can reach the
city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-01
THE r. T. BOOTH CO..
% East 2Oth st. , New York

ough of Richmond Speaking generally, he
said that new pavements and possible in
crease in SCHOOLS, would be the first things
considered. ~. r
The borough of Queens wants better
paved streets, better avenues and lot OF
similar things. and it will come forward
and ask for them at an early date with
no uncertain tongue" as the political ora.
tor would say. =,
Nick Muller, the Car of Staten Island
speaking for President-elect Feeny, who is
i'll. says the borough of Richmond will de-
mand more schools and sewers. Better
railroad facilities will also be asked; and
in fact. 1T would be easier to enumerate
what theyrwii not ask than to specify whal
they will. 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-01
riNNED TO EARTH.
Miss Tillia Hull Knocked Down by a
Failing Sign.

Shortly before II O'clock this morning the
huge twentSi-fotdr-foot sign of the United
States Expfess hcoiEpany was blown from
it's position o8n top Of the company's build
ing, ST. Market Space. and came very near
killing several pedestrians. The only one,
however, who was injured, was Miss Title
Hull of 1oS I street northwest. who was
James JAMES, MuiaSeaa The mammoth %t'n sign Mr
struck the awning before it hit Miss Hull,
otherwise she would have been killed out
right. AS 1T glanced OFF the awning it
struck her a stfgsing blow in the back and
lifted the heavy board from her PROSTATE
form, and Miss Hull was carried into Stew
ems drug store; where restoratives were
administered. and later she was taken to
her home. Her injuries proved to be slight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-01

want" ads. In The Star pay because the,
bring answers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-01
lit Cures bY Inhalation.

the air yon breathe. it reaches all the parts az
iected killing the disease germs of Catarrh. Ca
tarihal Deafness. Coughs Bronchitis. Asthma
Rose Cold and Hay Fever at once, and bringing
such relief to the sufferer be obtained In no
other way
There is no danger no risk. Your money is
refunded IL 1t fails to relieve.
liyomei'' Inhaler Outfit. S1.O0. Extra Bot
ties liyomef, SOC. .'Hyomef' Balm, a won.
derful healer 25c. Sold by all druggists or sent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-01

The history Of the District courts for the
year Of 1877 shows that for the most part
the past year was a rather uneventful one
That is. few out OF the ordinary routine
cases heard from year to year were con-
sidered. In March Mr.. A. A Birney was
succeeded as the attorney for the United
States BY Mr.. Henry e. Davis Mr. Davis
was first nominated by President Cleve-
land, but failed Of confirmation. and then,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-01

Posts I I-I6-inch thick
Beds that we have never be-
fore been -able to sell at
less than $3.85 s Il SO
and others ask
$500 for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-01

of it's adults have their business interests
i'm the borough Of Manhattan. There are
few manufacturing industries, the chief
being the brick works at Kreisherville. two
shipyards, a dyeing factory, a paper mill
and the White dental works. The island
has two well-known bathing beaches, South
and Midland, hundred different parks and
pleasant resorts. three or four hotels many
good clubs yachting. rowing, athletic and
sociaD and a society which is distinctly in
sular, but which is fast losing this distin-
gushing characteristic.
Needs of the BorouKhs.
The presidents-elect of the various bor-
oughs have been interviewed as to what
each borough considered its most pressing
need. 1t incidentally develops that each
one of the boroughs intends keeping a
sharp watch out that not one of the other
boroughs gets any more than properly be-
longs to 1t. Each indicated a strong incli-
nation to get everything within reach and
to keep everything out of reach of the
others.
The borough Of Manhattan wants little
save the DEVELOPMENT of the upper west
side. Augustus w. Peters. the president
elect of this borough, says: 1.-THE upper
west side Is an important part of this Dor
ough and there Is much to do to deyelop
1t in proportion to the other sections.
don't mean by this that this part should
benefit at the expense of the other portions
but only that 1t must be brought In line
with them. We must have clean streets
paving and sewerage and. adequate
schools"
Louis F. Haffen, the president-eIect of
Bronx, says: 1.-THE work OF Improvement
must go on. and. IL necessary, we shall ask
the municipal assembly to clear the way
for us. Our demands on the general fund
will be limited In a great measure by the
cost Of properly caring for what we have.
Edward M. CIRCUIT. president-elect of the
borough Of Brooklyn, wants more bridges
connecting Brooklyn with Manhattan. and
one connecting his borough with the ,hor-