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The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-12-01
Never Too Old to Wed.

GoLDRN CITY. Mo-. Nov. ga
Thanksgiving wedding. in which the
combined ages Of the bride and groom
equalled 173 years. was = Missouri
novelty. this year. The contracting
parties were Rev. William E. Paine,
aged 90, of Peakcsville. Mo-, and MIRA
Mary T. Ringer. aged IS. of this city.
Neither party had seen the other be-
fore they met at Lamar Thursday.
The courtship had been carried on by
mail. facilitated, no doubt, by the fact
that the groom was postmaster at
Peakesvilla
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-12-01

Dallas, Texas -Passengers on the
St Louis 4 Southwestern train give
details Of . street 6ght that occurred
ct Hughes Springs. on the line b.
tween Mars and Cass counties. in
Texas. in which Constable James
and Ben Boone. n prominent resident.
Was wounded Tho affair resulted
troa trivial matter.
New York--Iu . quiet way Admiral
nswey 10 getting quite boom in the
GAst for IL Dsnocratie nomination
- - Prssideaey.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-12-01
$l,500,0OO HOTEL FIRE.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 24.-The Bald
win. for almost thirty years one of the
principal landmarks of San Francisco,
is no more. A fire which broke out in
the east end of the building shortly
after o'clock, yesterday morning,
supposedly in the property room of
the Baldwin theater. totally destroyed
the immense structure, entailing a
financial loss Of nearly 81, 500. 600, be-
sides destroying property that no
amount Of money or science can re-
place
Thee loss of life. 50 far as reported,
has been miraculously light, but five
deaths having occurred, as far As
known.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-12-01
DYNAMITE IN HAVANA.

Forty People Reported Killed or In
jured Near the Cuban Capital
HAVANA, Nov. ga box of dyna-
amite exploded this morning near the
Reina battery, killing. or injuring
forty persons
The explosion occurred on the Avenue
lnfanta, between the Santa Clara and
Reina batteries. Many boxes of pow
der were stored in . private
house, which also contained. Eve
rooms full of cartridges. The
careless handling of one of the boxe .
OF powder mot box Of dynamite a.
1t first supposed) or of ono of the
ooxes OF cartridges caused the explos-
ION. which killed or more q Les seal
eusly injured thirty-e,ght persons.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-12-01

The largest wrought-iron pillar II q
Delhi, in India. It Is 60 feet high. ana
weighs II tons.
Sixty thousand tons of cork aro
used for the bottled beer consumes
annually in England.
In some parts Of Italy tho govern
ment has to spend 5000 to collece
$4,000 worth Of taxes.
In the reign Of Queen Elizabeth the
ordinary expense Of the British navy
was only $4,000 a year.
Bamboo pens still retain their hole
in India where they have been In use
for more than 1000 years.
A statistician states that half the
wealth in the United States is in the
hands of some $500 persons.
Christian science has finally reached
the City Of Mexico. where the fad has
quite following in the Anglo-Ameri.
can colony.
Probably the oldest operative treaty
is the Concordat Of Horns. which has
governed the relations Of the Catholia
church in germany since 1122.
The house Of Capet has the longest
unbroken succession in the male line
from Hugh Capet, king Of France In
9S7. to Louis Philippe's abdication In
1S48.
In times Of scarcity the South Afri-
can natives sometimes rob the ants
nests. and as many as five bushels Of
grain have been taken from q single
nest.
Experiments now show that duris8
profound sleep a noise not sufficient to
awaken the sleeper produces a percept-
ible rise In the temperature of the
brain.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-12-01
1T IS PRACTICALLY THE END.
Tho Signing Of the Treaty Only .
Formally Now.

Formally Now.
WAsHINGToN. Nov. a9.--Unofficial
advices that the Spanish commission
ers had accepted the American peace
terms. with a public statement that
they yielded under the coercion
of . stronger power, were readily
accepted as true by high government
officials. But up to o'clock p. m.
nothing official had been received later
than the advices from Judge Day yes
terday. foreshadowing the events that
occurred to-day. A feeling of relief
was apparent in every department Of
the government because the hopes of
peace no longer hang upoc the under
standing Of the Spanish diplomacy.
The signing of the treaty is now
only . matter of form. The President
en- proceed to treat the Spanish Amer
tean war g closed incident in his
eerehcoming mesaage to Congress.
It seems probable the treaty
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-12-01
Killed b, sun.trok. In Porto Rico

CAICAGo, Nov. ~. Word has beer
received here of the death from sun.
stroke at San Juan, Porto Rico
of George s. Willis. a well
known Chicago financier. Mr.. Viii.
Its went to Porto Rico last July to
investigate in the interest Of Chicago
capitalista the railroads and other en-.
terprises of that country. He was
prominent in politics and was a golfer
Of some note. He was II years of age.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-12-01
, Of Olntments for Catarfh That
Contain Mercury.

As mercury Will surely destroy tho sense @
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering 1t through the mucous surfaceA
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians. as the
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catsrrh
Cure, manufactured by F. j. Cheney & Co.
Toledo. O., contains no mercury. and Is taken
mucous surfaces Of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine
It is taken internally, and made In Toledo. Ohio,
by F. ]. Cheney & Co. Testimonialsfree. Sold
BY Druggists. price sc per bottle
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-12-01
Elevator Maker. to 90 Into a rru..

CHICAGO, Nov. g. - Negotiations
with a view to combining a number
Of the elevator manufacturing con.
Germs Of the country into one
large corporation, which have been
pending for several months. have
reached point where it may be said
that the success Of the scheme Is prac.
tically assured. The capital stock OF
the new company. it is said, will be
ell. 900, 600
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-12-01

CARTHAGE. Mo-. Nov. 20. - Wore
came yesterday noon Of a disastrous
FIRE at Jasper City. which occurred al
5 o'clock yesterday morning. Owing
to lack of water facilities eight bust.
ness houses were totally destroyed
Total loss upward Of $4,000. Insur.
ance is light.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-12-01

Cuban Farmsfs Need Telegraph Wire.
SANTIAGO. Nov. ea-The rural police
have been instructed to keep . special
lookout along the telegraph line b.
tween Santiago and San Luis. - the
peasant farmers are still cutting the
wire and using it to bale hay and cope
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-12-01

vALPARAEso. Chilli. Nov. 2s.-In tho
chamber Of deputies the minister Of
finance declared in the name of tho
president that there would not be an
other dollar of paper money issued.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-12-01

LOUISIANA, Mo-. Nov. 2%.-In IN ex.
plosion 1T the Hercules Powder works,
near Ashburn, Pike county. about
o'clock this morning, the packing
house was demolished. several other
buildings damaged and 1t least six
men were killed.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-12-01

A Hlgh School for santiago Womea.
SANTIAGO, Nov. ea-0eneral Wood
has given his approval 70 . scheme fos
. school for the higher education 81
women, similar % The Austrian nog>
nal school
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aela - - Laeche.r. Aeeen,a,ee.

oala - De Laechear. Aeeeupslee
HASruA. Italy. Nov. la man he's
been arrested here - IN accomplics q
Luecheni. the Anarchist who a6sassin-
ated the emprsss Of Austria He came
hsrs fto0 Switssflaad where h sa3d,
- haa been visitine
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SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 2s.-The steam
whaler. Fearless. Captain James Nc
Kenua, the last Of the Arctic feet t.
arrive here this winter, has just
reached port. with nothing to show fol
her four years voyage. She is one Of
the vessels caught in the ice at Point
RaepOxv
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-12-01
Good humor is a good shield, and
also q splendid weapon.

FITS PermanentlyCu Motifs or nervousness afeee
FIRST day . use of DR.. Kline Great Nerve Restores.
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-12-01

PoTsDAM. Nov. 2s-The emperor and
empress Of Germany arrived here al
II o'clock this morning on their return
from the Holy Land. They will re.
main here until after Christmas.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-12-01

Some men never do a charitable act
unless there is some one around to ap-
plaud.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1898-12-01

Inever used SO quick q cure as Piso's
Box iii, Seattle, Wash, Nov. Is, 1895.
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FACTS OF REAL INTEREST.

Nood's Pllls cure an Liver ms. = esnts-
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CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.

A self-made man usually locks Ike
the kind Of . man he would Be apt =
make.
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Il looas queer. but tie ~ - = =
wedda.g ht - 80 wAq -
~ q = - &
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-08-25
George Marshall.

Louis Marshall has received a let
ter from his brother George, who went
out to Manila with the First Califor-
MIA. George was struck at once with
the extent of the harbor. He said a
portion of the remains Of the Spanish
fleet could be seen and that Manila APP
peared from the vessel to be about the
size of San Francisco. The climate so
far as experienced was described as
being about the same as Honolulu.
George says the Notifications upon
which Dewey's guns played look as ii
they had been subjected to earthquake
shocks for a day or two, Louis Mar
shall, by the way, proposes to remain
in Honolulu now and to engage in the
harness and saddlery business. For
some time prior to 1895 he had pros
porous establishment here.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-08-25
For Bicycle Repairs.

AT THE HONOLULU CYCLERY,
you can find an intelligent mechanic
who will repair any broken Bike at
a reasonable price, and guarantee the
job.
Sprockets fitted to Eldredge wheels
that will not break readily.
We shall very shortly be in a posi-
ton to bake, enamel and ornament
with gold as when new.
Solid Tires for old style wheels.
Columbia parts, Rambler parts,
Stearns parts, Crescent parts, Falcon
parts, Warner parts, together with
parts Of common sense and integrity
to be had at the REPAIR SHOP of
Honolulu, still, 231 King street, where
Bailey's Best Bicycle Lubricant is
sold.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-08-25
WHARF AND WAVE.

The collier Vincent is at the new
Fort street wharf
The collier Kate Davenport will
probably sail for the Sound in ballast
today.
Francisco tomorrow with 49, 95 bags
Of sugar.
The transport Tacoma is at Irmgard
wharf, where she will remain until her
departure for Manila.
The bark Mohican, from this port
sugar laden, was overdue at San Fran
cisco according to last mail.
The following sugar is awaiting ship
ment on Kauai: Kekaha, 1884; v.
Knudsen, $40; MakaweH, 1876; Koloa,
5000 and Kealia, 1000.
The bark Andrew WEIGH leaves for
the San Francisco refinery with a full
load, 1,640 tons, this morning. Quick
dispatch and big cargoes each way is
making Capt Drew more jolly than
ever
The steamer Kauai from Lahaina,
came in empty last evening, reporting
calm seas on the Maui coast and 1000
bags of sugar awaiting shipment at
Lahaina The Kauai takes coal to Ma
kaweli tomorrow.
The schooner Esther Buhne, lumber
laden from Eureka, arrived last even
ing and moOred to the railway wharf.
She is consigned to the Oahu Lumber
&, Building Company. Capt Anderson
reports an uneventful voyage and fair
weather.
Capt. Ewart, of the bark COlusa, is
having some trouble with his sailors.
One of them did the sneak act early
yesterday morning, taking along with
him the captains gig. The boat was
found later at the Mail wharf, but the
tar is still missing.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-08-25
! IAN
For Sale.

lists Lots at Kalihi, opposite H. c..
Meyers premises.
2nd.-7 Lots at Kalibi. adjoining Hon.
D. II. KahauIeliO's new Castle.
3rd.-4 Lots at KaHhi, next to Mrs.
Cockett's premises.
4th.-12 Lots at Kalihi, facing Kane
hameha " Road, and in front of G..
Markham's Residence.
6th.-One Lot 96x20O feet mauka of
the Catholic Church premises at Ka-
lihi.
6th.-1O Lots at KapaIama, lying
mauka of King Street, about 300
feet from the Kapalama Tramways
Depot.
7th.-F'ive Lots and Houses at Kappa
lama, situated mauka of King Street
and on the Waikiki side Of Morris
Estates premises.
8th.-A Lot of about half an acre
mauka side of King Street, about 400
feet from the corner Of Liliha and
King Streets. The premises pro-
duce an income of S628 per annum;
will sell for $500.
9th.-25 Lots 5Ox10O feet in Puunui
Tract.
25 Lots 75x150 in Puunui Tract.
25 lots 1O0x200 in Puunui Tract.
10th.-G Lots 1OOx2OO on Nuuanu street,
right opposite the old Ice Works.
About 300 Lots 50x100 at Nuuanu at
rear and mauka of the above Lots.
11th.-About 20 Lots in the Kekio
Tract, situated opposite the Makee
Island Band Stand. 1t is admitted
that it is one of the best tracts near
the Waikiki Sea Beach.
12th.-About 800 Lots in the Kapahulu
Tract.
13th.-364 Acres in S. KOna, Hawaii,
about 100 Acres of which are good
Coffee land, 25 Acres are planted
with Coffee from years up to z
years; there are two dwellings on
the premises; the new Government
Road runs along the place.
A very good investment for farmer.
14th.-About 1000 Acres in Kealako-
mo, Puma, Hawaii; the land extends
from the beach to about 2 miles
from the Volcano.
15th-CITY PROPERTIES, Etc, Etc.
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DEPART.
AT HONOLULU.

Wednesday, August "a.
Stmr. Kauai, Bruhn, 71a hrs. from
Lahaina.
Stmr. Re Au Hou, Thompson, 13 hrs.
from KOlOa
Am. schr. Esther Buhne, Anderson,
Is days from Eureka, 339M feet lum-
Der for Oahu /. & b. Co.
Stmr. J. A. Cummins, Searle, 6 hrs.
from WaimanalO.
Stmr. Waialeale, Mosher, hrs. from
Kahuku.
Stmr. Moi Wahine, Sam, % hrs. from
KOhala.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-08-25

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
a draft drawn upon c. Brewer & Co.,
by Onomea Sugar Co., February 25th,
1898, numbered 35S, favor of Wray
Taylor, for the sum of $1S3, has been
lost. Payment of same has been
stopped and all parties are warned
against negotiating said draft.
Honolulu, August 20, 1898.
GEO. H. ROBERTSON,
1904 Treasurer O. S. Co.
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WATCH LOST.

ON OR ABOUT AUGUST u, EN-
CINE turned gold hunting case, with
nickel Waltham movement.
Owners name engraved on inside of
the case, back part. Finder will be
suitably rewarded by returning to
D. +. THRUM,
5003 Thrum's Book Store.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-08-25
RAINIER BEER

Is winner with the boys" They
drink as much of it as they like
without fear of having Large" head
next day. Rainier leaves no unpleas-
ant after-effects. It's the most delight
full Of all fine beers. On tap or in bot
ties at the Criterion.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-08-25
NOTICE OF CHANGE.

The Hair Dressing Department Of
the Woman's Exchange is no longer
In charge Of Mrs. Dickson. The present
manager, recently from San Fran
cisco, solicits the patronage Of the
Honolulu ladies and will do sham
pooling, hair dressing, glove and hat
cleaning from 9 a. m. to p. N. Tel.
$50.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-08-25
SPECIAL BUSINESS ITEMS
Art AND SCIENCE.

At the Worlds Columbian EXPOSE
ton art and science was thoroughly
exemplifed. The greatest achieve
ments OF modern times were on exhi-
bition. Among the many beautiful
displays none attracted more atten-
ton than that made by the Singer
Sewing Machine Company. 1t Won the
enthusiastic praises of all. b. Berger
sen, Agent, Bethel street.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-08-25
NOTICE.

ANYONE FOUND TRESPASSING,
cutting trees, shooting, or committing
any depreciation whatever, on the lands
Of KEKIO and KAEA, in upper Palolo
Valley, will be prosecuted to the full
extent of the law.
Per order OF
BRUCE CARTWRIGHT,
1883 Owner Of Said Lands.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-08-25
Cheap Coal.

President James J..Hill, of the Great
Northern Railroad, has contracted
with a West Virginia company for $780,
600 tons of coal for the roads next an
nual supply The contract price is said
to be fifty-three cents a ton at the
mines.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-08-25
FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT.

THREE LARGE FRONT ROOMS
(NIosQuito proof in suites or singIy.
Enquire at
4977 THE HOME BAKERY.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-08-25
A NEW PAINT SHOP.

HAVING ASSOCIATED WITH US
Mr.. John H. West, a practical House
Painter, Decorator and Wood POlisher,
we are now prepared to give estimates
on all kinds of work in that line
Mr.. West having had practical eX-
perience of over twenty years in San
Francisco and other large cities on the
Coast, we feel confident that any work
entrusted to us will give entire salts
faction to our patrons.
PEERLESS PRESERVING PAINT co.
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LOST, sTRAYED OR STOLEN

FROM SYLVANO'S PASTURE,
back of Kamehameha school,
A Red Heifer, branded IS. F.
Finder please give particulars to A. w.
Seabury, at the Hawaiian Electric Co.
and receive suitable reward. 5007
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SAILED FROM HONOLULU.

Wednesday, August "A.
Stmr Ike Au Ho1f, Thompson, Laha-
ina.
Am. schr. Reaper, Young, Port An
geles in ballast.
Schr Kawailani, Kaoni, Koolau.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-08-25
l.. q. ABLES,
Real Estate AND Financial Agent
SIS FORT STREET.
Hens and Geese.

JUST ARRIVED, FANCY LAYING
Hens, also nice young Geese. Parties
wanting any, call al once.
CALIFORNIA FEED CO, LTD.
50O6
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-18
FAMILIES OF THE VICTIMS
viii Very Likely be Cared Fer by the
Government.

Washington, Feb. lit is probable that
the families of the victims OF the Maine
disaster will be cared for by the govern
ment. as were the survivors of those who
were lost in the Samoan hurricane sew
eral years ago when fifty-four Americ -
officers and sailors were lost from the
Nipsic, Vandalia and Trenton, which were
wrecked on that occasion. Representa-
tive Mcclellan of New York introduced a
Joint resolution appropriating $4,000 for
this purpose today. The resolution was as
follows:
Resolved, by the senate and the house
of representatives. That the secretary or
the navy be and is hereby directed TO pay
out of any money in the treasury not
otherwise provided, sum equal to twelve
months pay to the legal heirs or repre-
sentatives of each OF the officers and
crew of the United States ship Maine.
who persisted in the disaster in Havana,
February Is, 1898, and the sum of $4,000,
or so much thereof as may be necessary
is appropriated to carry out the provisions
of this act
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-18
SPAIN TURNS UNDERTAKEN
BIanco Assumes Charge of the Burial
Ofthe Dead

Washington Feb. 1.-THE following
message received at the navy department
at 3:35 p. m. from Captain Sigsbee at
Havana:
Secretary Long. hington-General
Blanco called on me personally at the
hotel last night, and also the mayor of
the city. They have requested me to per-
nit the government here to give a public
burial fthe dead already found, in order
that public sympathy may be expressed
thereby and due honor shown the dead
Ground for the burial has been secured
1t is assumed that l am expected by the
department to bury the dead here. In fact,
would be impracticable to transport re-
mains 10 the United States. Means and
facilities are lacking l have accepted
the offer of the authorities and there VIII
be q public funeral at o'clock today. All
here from the Maine will 20; also g dele
cation from the Fern, Fifteen bodies re-
covered during operations. Operations
prevented by rough weather.
"sIGsBEE."
In answer to Captain Sigbee's dispatch
as to the public burial at Havana Sec,
rotary Long sent the following:
Telegram received and action ap-
proved. Express to Captain General
Blanco and the mayor and people Of Ha-
vana the thanks Of the department and its
appreciate Of their action in extending
the honors yea have reported 10 those
lost on board the Maine LONG"
The following cablagram from CAPTAIN
Sigsbeen al Havana, dated today. was re-
ceived this evening by the secretary OF the
navy:
.'Twenty-seven VIII be buried this after
noon. twenty-five found in harbor and two
died in hospital. Following only car be
recognized: pierking, Drummer, J. s.
Graham. W H. Tinsman. landsman:
Brown. sergeant OF the marines: Nero.
chief machinist; Keys. ordinary seaman.
Oshidan. Ganney. Cosgrove, Ssary, fire
men: GoIpine marine. Kane, coal passer.
J. Smith, seaman
Havana Feb. 1.-THE interment % the
martyrs OF the Maine took place this
afternoon, about O'Clock. Shortly before
the hour all Havana was in mourning
The flags on all the public buildings were
at half-rast and many OF the houses were
Graped in mourning. Al classes were rep
resented in the throngs that filed the
streets along which the funeral process
sion passed - the cemetery.
The order OF the procession was as fol-
lows: The municipal guards on horse
back. in fun uniform; the city IRE brig
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-18
Told BY A SURVIVOR
Continued from First Page.)

functions Of that responsible position.
said to me the night before the Maine
arrived. Consul General Lee had told him
that afternoon that a warship would
come. Congosto belligerently objected.
General Lee then said:
g Remember, If any trouble does occur.
l shall have the whole fleet here in four
hours t-
Shortly after saw Secretary Congosto
and he was very mad. He was also in
discreet. He said to me: s5
If your people would only let US
alone 1T would be all right Spain has
put up with more than any other nation
would have done. have warned YOU
that there will 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
II took these words at the time as the
angry utterances of an overtaxed diplo-
mat. Now they seem to mean something
Two days ago a Spanish daily here
claimed Senior De LONE wrote his famous
letter and caused its capture because he
saw no gain in further delaying a break
between the two governments