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The Portland daily press., 1898-02-17
DE LONE INCIDENT ENDED.
SHIPS EVENTUAL HISTORY.

S1tF EVEN IFOE T1tS onTs
From Casting of Her First Steel stem She
Has Seemed an Unlueky Ship.
The Maine had an eventful history since
she was launched. The Maine, on July
80, 1897, to avoid collision with the ex-
cursion steamer Isabel in the East river,
was headed shoreward and crashed into a
ing to the New York. New Haven and
Hartford railroad. The Maine was unin-
jured.
Three of the Names men were drowned
in storm off the North Carolina coast
on the night of February 5. 1897. One
was crushed to death and the others W ere
swept from the deck.
There was fire on the Maine on A u
gust /, 1895, while she was lying at her
dock in the Brooklyn navy yard. 1t was
caused by some oil soaked waste becoming
ignited by the SUMS rays. A bucket
brigade of marines assisted by the Brook
Ign fire department, put out the blaze be-
fore much damage was done.
In 3 furious storm on February 5, 1897,
while the Maine was rum ing down the
North Carolina coast, great waves dashed
over her. l.. G. Cogel, an apprentice,
was struck by one of the wages, dashed
against turret, and the life beaten out
of him. Before his mates coul1 seize the
body it was washed overheard
Two men sprang overheard in desper-
ate effort to rescue the body. They were
seamen John Brown and private A. b.
Nelson of the marines. In q moment
they were swept away from the ship and
soon went down with the comrade they
had tried to save.
Charles Haskell was swept overheard at
the same time William J. CreeIman.
landsnan, who was on the poop deck.
saw him go and instantly sprang after
him. In the meantime two life buoys had
been thrown overheard and Haskell
managed to catch one of them.
Creelman failed to catch the other, and
Haskell, seeing his plight, managed to
reach him In time to keep him from
sinking.
The Maine was put about, and a life
boat, manned by Naval Cadet W. R.
Gherardi and crew Of six men, was
lowered,
This boat was swamped within few
yards of the battleship, but her men were
saved by the use of life lines. The boat
was lost. together with another, torn by
the waves from the davits.
While at Key West, Florida, July s,
1896, the Maine touched lightly on small
coral head alongside the coral dock, in
juring her bottom slightly.
On February 8, 1897 while the feet was
off Charleston harbor. one pound oalibre
cartridge, being loaded in gun in the
secondary battery, exploded, injuring
Fire Sergt. Wagner. Another man was
slightly hurt
Fatality has seemed to be connected
with the battleship. After her plans were
adopted great delay occurred in procur-
ing necessary material. The first frame
was bent September 10, 1885,
Her steel stem was cast in Pittsburg,
and upon examination by government
steel inspectors, it was found to be
warped. A new contract was then entered |
into with another company.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-17
VIEWS OF CUBAN.

New York, February 16.-An evening
paper quotes Horatio S. Rubans, counsel
for the Cuban junta, as saying:
Taking everything into consideration,
am firmly convinced that the tragedy
| in Havana harbor was the work of the
| Spaniards.
| sit is we'll known that there has been
a very bitter feeling among the Spaniards
| in Cuba against the Maine. Canalajas'
own paper, the Heraldo, has repeatedly
stated that the presence of the Maine
was a menace to peace, and it was to the
editor of the paper that De Lone wrote
| his famous letter.
AT bull fight in Cuba week ago
Sunday the Spaniards openly insulted
men from the Maine, and the feeling
against them has gradually grown to be
very bitter.
ut would have been comparatively
easy to plant torpedo under the Maine.
"If any Spaniards did it, they certainly
acted in connivance with the Spanish
authorities. l feel certain that it was
| not the work of the Cubans, because if
they had wanted to blow anything I'D.
they would have directed their force
toward Spanish vessels or Weyler long
before this.
CAPT. SIGSBEE RETICENT.
Havana, February 16.-Captain Sigs-
bee. when interviewed this evening by
the correspondent of the Associated
Press with reference to the cause of the
explosion, said:
II cannot yet determine the cause,
but competent investigators will decide
whether the explosion was produced
from an interior or exterior cause. |
cannot say anything until after such an
investigation has been made. will not
and cannot conscientiously anticipate the
decision, nor do / wish to make any
unjust estimate of the reason for the
disaster
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-17
DAY HASN'T HEARD.

Washington, February 16.-Assistant
Secretary Day, at IL o'clock tonight,
said he had not received from Minister
Woodford the reply by Spain to the note
regarding the De LONE letter. Judge
Day stated that he had no intination of
the nature of Spain's reply. If the reply
should reach here tonight it will not be
translated until tomorrow.
THE NUMBER LOST
Havana, February 16.-Out of 1884, the
total number of the crew of the Maine
Sc were saved
OLIVETTE ARRIVES.
Key West, Fla. February 16-Arrived !:
Steamer Olivette, from Havana, and
sailed for Tampa.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-17
HAD HARD COAL.
CAUSED BY DYNAMO.

Havana, February 16.-Lieut. Comman-
dor Wainwright believes the explosion
was due to the short circuit dynamo.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-17
WARD LINE TENDERS AID

New York, February 16.-pres;dent n
B. Booth of the Wardaline, today sent teie.
grams to President Mckinley and SecTe-
tary Long, placing at their disposal tbe
Ward line steamer City of Wasbinnton
now in the harbor of Havana. and tbe
Vigilance also at Havana. Ali The fac;Ii.
ties of the Ward line terminal service also
have been placed at the disposal5of the
government.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-17
sICKENlNa GUsH.
Senior De LONE Tells How Deeply He Is
In Love With America.

In Love With America.
New York, February 16.-Senor de
LONE heard the news of the disaster to
the Maine at the Hotel ST. Marc this
morning. At first he refused to credit the
news, but when the truth dawned upon
him he said:
cit is terrible 1 pray God that the
news has been exaggerated. You may be
sure of one thing, however, no Spaniard
did this.
"Like myself, all Spaniards of import
ance entertain friendly feelings toward
this country. There will be no war
There can be now war between America
and Spain.
"This appalling disaster forces me to a
declaration that l love America as | do
no other country, but my own"
t'The Spanish minister and the Spanish
people have teen greatly misunderstood
In this country.
peace. They all want peace with America
and Americans, not only from motives of
policy but because they love America.
II am forced to say now by this terrible
affair, what [ should have been precluded
from saying before. There is no country
in the world that [ love as / do America
love the country and the people, and it
is with the keenest regret that take my
leave as the result OF this unfortunate
letter incident. Nearly all prominent
Spaniards and men Of influence in my
country share my views in regard TO
America.
"Spain cannot afford to have a war
with the United States. If only from
motives of policy they are determined
not m. hs-vr I.
war between this country and Spain.
Such thing is out of the question.
Ii the Maine has blown up in Havana
harbor. it is the result of an accident.
That Is absolutely certain. There will be
no war
DE LONE SAILS.
New York, February 16.-Senor Dupuy
de LONE. former Spanish minister to
Washington, sailsd On the steam ship
Britannia, for Liverpool today. Compli-
meItary resolutions were presented to
him by delegation Of Spaniards. There
was no hostile demonstration of any kind.
Senior de LONE was accompanied by his
wife and two boys The party was
escorted by detectives from the hotel to
the dock. Four staterooms were in
readiness for the ex-minister. A cabin set
apart for a reception room was filed
with floral emblems. Among the many
friends who were present to bid the de
Lomes farewell was Miss Pauncefote,
eldest daughter of the British ambassador
She presented to Sonora de Lome'a mag
nifcent bouquet. An album containing
resolutions of sympathy, signed by
Spaniards in this city, was handed to
Senior de LONE, who, in short speech,
returned thanks and said he hoped he
would retain the highly valued good
will of the Spanish colony in New York.
AS the steamer drew away from the dock
there were cheers from the SIP aniards for
de LONE.
DE LONE INCIDENT ENDED.
Madrid, February 16.-El Correo, the
government organ announces that United
States Minister Woodford tonight received
Spain's reply concerning the de LONE
letter, and it adds that the incident is re-
garded as terminated.
FLAG AT HALF MAST.
New York. February 16-Mayor Van
Wyck today ordered the flag on the City
hall to be lowered out of respect to those
killed on the Maine.
SHIPS EvENTFUL HISTORY.
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Mohave County miner., 1898-01-08
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(Western Division.)

CONDENSED TIME CARD NO. 9
 Taking Effect December l4. iss7.
Mohave County miner., 1898-01-08

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The age-herald., 1898-09-09
The Third Alabama.

Colonel Bullard's Alabama volunteers were yesterday moved from Mobile to An niston, where they will be perfected in dri l and discipline until the government needs them in Cuba or elsewhere. Practically this excellent regiment will soon be Ala bama's sole distinctive representation in the volunteer armies of the United States. It is one of maximum strength, and its officers include some of the best military talent in the state Colonel Bullard is himself an officer of the regular army, and nearly every one of the other officers has had more or less military experience or training.
 Governor Johnston reviewed the regiment on Labor Day. It should be remembered that Alabama's executive was himself soldier of the civil war, and that he knows a good regiment when he sees it. He stands ready to testify to the good con- duct of the Third. Their bearing on the field would, he says, do credit to any command In his address be- fore the regiment on Labor Day he congratulated the men upon the record they are making. He charged them with the importance of cheerful obedience to
 authority, and he assured them that the people of Alabama would give them credit for their good conduct and for their patrl- otic response to the call of the state Press and people have not given the Third much attention but the testimony of all who have watched the regiment is that it will prove very useful in the service, and will be an honor to the entire state. Be- fore it leaves Anniston 1t will consist or hardened, well-trained soldiers, ready for service wherever it may be ordered to go The chances are very good that it will serve its full term of enlistment. It will doubtless be a part of the army of occu- patton in Cuba.
The age-herald., 1898-09-09
WILL COL. BRYAN RESIGN?

From the Savannah News.
 It looks very much as if Colonel Bryan would have to resign if he wants to get out of the army. And there seems to be no doubt that he does want to get out. He is anxious to take part in the political cam paign this fall. When he enlisted he ex- pected that the war would last much long CT, and that he would have chance to see something of service in the field. If he should remain in the army he might have an opportunity to do garrison duty in Cuba. He is not anxious for that kind of service, however, and it is therefore expected that he will take an early opportunity to resign.
 He does not want to resign-that is, he would like to get back to civil life without tered out, and he requested the governor of Nebraska to see if the war department would not consider the question of muster ing 1t out. According to our dispatches yes- terday Colonel Bryan's regiment is to re- main in the service. The only thing for Colonel Bryan to do therefore, is to send in his resignation
 There is no good reason why he should not resign. It isn't as if his place could not be filled. As there is to be fighting, there are plenty of men in Nebraska, and perhaps in the regiment, who fill it just as satisfactorily as Colonel Bryan does. There is no particular reason why he should bury himself in a fort or camp in Cuba. He could not do the country any particular service in such a position.
 It may be that there would be an attempt to make political capital against him if he should resign, but the attempt would not be successful The whole country knows that he is not professional soldier, and that he did not volunteer with the expecta- tion that he would have garrison duty to perform. The fact that he accepted com mission at a time when it was thought that there would be fighting to do will be a sufficient answer to those who would be disposed to criticise him if he should re- Sign
The age-herald., 1898-09-09
The Fever Situation.

The cases at Orwood and Taylor's are rapidly mending, sixteen of them having entirely recovered. All the cases at Or wood are of mild type. At Taylor's are a few serious cases.
 Water Valley, ten miles south, and Ox- ford, eight miles north of the infected dis trict remain free from the scourge, and the people of the two towns are becoming assured that the disease will not be carried to their towns. The news of each day is 8 reassurance of the confinement of the dis ease to a radius of ten miles in Lafayette county, its foci being Taylor's and Orwood There are no cases outside of this district, east of the Mississippi river. At Franklin, west of New Orleans, on the gulf coast, there are a few cases, but they are rap- idly getting well, and no new cases are epringing up
 Beyond all reasonable doubt the fever ill Mississippi will be confined to the Orwood- Taylor district where it first appeared The origin remains a mystery. The rea
The age-herald., 1898-09-09

truth seems to be that the district was, like many others in Mississippi. and in Ala bama for that matter. insanitarily kept in all respects No attention was paid to sanitation. In this wet season, pools of standing water were permitted to stand undrained near human habitations. Wells were never cleaned; hogs and cattle roam ed at will, and accumulations of filth were unattended to in backyards, closets, gar dens or elsewhere. Practically speaking, disease germs were treated with great hos pitaity. The filth they needed as food and for multiplication purposes was ever at hand; and the present trouble is simply the penalty that goes with a disregard of sanitary rules everywhere. If the penalty does not take the form of yellow fever, 1t comes in the shape of typhoid fever or diphtheria or scarlet fever, or some other form fully as dreadful as the fever so much feared in hot weather.
The age-herald., 1898-09-09
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

From the Chicago News. Nit"
 A mans unreliability very often exceeds his assets
 As the twig is bent the limb is inclined to go broke later.
 dude often turns feminine heads-but in the wrong direction.
 Time is caught by the tail more frequent ly than by the forelock. Every man knows how a wife should be managed, but few are able to do it.
 All the worlds prize ring and all the men and women merely scrappers.
 Some men are too stubborn to acknowl-
 A wise man baits his hook with inquiry, but fool baits his with impertinence.
 Beer is said to he fattening; but too much of it will make a man lean-against some thing
 ASeoio diWdyS iiho lO tIedu lho uo, but it's a deadly insult to ask them how the walking is.
 It sometimes happens that it takes a speaker longer to clear his throat than it does to clear the hall.
 Whenever some husbands ard wives agree it is to the effect that they made a serious mistake in marrying. It is said that men who never drink, smoke or stay out late at night live to a ripe old age. Perhaps that's their punish ment.
The age-herald., 1898-09-09
Gen, Wheeler at M0ntauk.

General Wheeler's services at Santiago are pretty well known, and he is every where receiving the credit that is his due. All feel that the success of the remarkable campaign of three weeks in the face of innumerable and almost unsurmountable obstacles was largely due to the experi- ence. skill audacity and tenacity of our own brave leader, and men. both in and out of the army, are freely according him high honor and praise.
 But his work at Montauk is not so well understood. He has labored as inces- sanity and successfully there as he did at Santiago. His work at Montauk relates to the saving of valuable lives, to the build ing up of men wasted with fatigues and levers. Says the Worcester (Mass.) Ga zette:
 'If the voters of the Eighth Alabama congressional district could see General Wheeler at Montauk an hour and learn from the grateful soldiers of the wonders he has accomplished, they would make his election unanimous. General Lee has deserved we'll of the country. but General Wheeler has had a better opportunity and has improved it to the utmost. Massa- chusetts has reason to be grateful to this reconstructed 'Reb" cavalry leader, for he was the first in authority to be touched by the sufferings of her boys and to personally provide for their comfort General Wheel CT is the bright star in the arch of the re- united country, and deserves the highest honors at the hands of a proud and happy people,"
The age-herald., 1898-09-09
Gen. Miles and Mir. AIqer.

General Miles has arrived in New York, and he at once permitted to be published his views of the treatment he received both at Santiago and at Porto Rico. He cer- tainly convicts the war secretary of contra dictions and inconsistencies While Mir AL ger was telegraphing to General Shafter that he was not superseded in any way, he sent telegrams to General Miles authorizing him to do acts of supreme authority.
 In point of fact, he had, without special authority, a right to take command of the army wherever he appeared. This right was his as commander-in-chief of the army, subject only to the president of the United States. MT. Alger did not have the right to subject him to General Shafter, and it seems clear from General Miles statement that he did not do it. Whatever was done grew out of General Miles generosity. He did leave the honors of the situation to General Shafter. General Miles statement explains many points connected with the war that have not been generally explained. His care for his men during the rainy sea- son in Cuba is set forth, and it is greatly to his credit. His explanation, too, of his selection of a Sanding place on the south side of Porto Rico is matter of interest, and is also greatly to his credit as a mili- tary leader.
 The entire statement is good historical matter. There are many points in it not very fiattering to MT. Alger It does not nurse his pride in the least, but it vindi- cates in many respects General Miles plans and acts. It further shows how contemp- tible it was in MT. Alger to go out of his way to refuse General Miles request that d Camp for his returning Porto Rican troops be selected near New York city, where they could be gotten together and rested for a few days before going home. MT. Alger promptly vetoed this request He seemed to think that General Miles desired in some way to glorify himself, and so he promptly instructed the quartermaster in charge of the depot in New York to trans fer the troops "as soon as they arrive" from the transports to trains that will con- vey them at once to the mustering-out camps. There is nothing too little to be welcomed to the Algerine breast if it suit his purposes or his numerous animosities.
The age-herald., 1898-09-09
Death of Cadet Wheeler.

The untimely death of Cadet Thomas Il. Wheeler, at the age of II years, will be deeply regretted in every part of the state He was serving at the time on his father staff. In company with brother ofhcer he went into the surf, and the undertow overpowered both, and they were swept into the strong seas. Young Wheeler was an only son, and in this heavy afiiiction the sympathy of all Alabamians will go out to the stricken father and to the sorrow ing sisters, two of whom are with Hehei@i Wheeler at the scene of the accident
The age-herald., 1898-09-09
ALGER's FIRST WAR RECORD
From the New York Sun.


 In September, 1864, Colonel Algcr and his regiment were in the Shenandoah valley, taking part in Sheridans great campaign against Jubal Early. About the first of the month Colonel Alger applied for ten days leave of absence. The application was disapproved and returned by his di- vision commander, General Wesley Mer- ritt, because of the active operations then in progress. Upon the return of his appli- cation for leave disapproved, Colonel Alger left his regiment and went to Washington without leave. There he procured de- tail on courtmartial duty in that city. This fact was reported to General Merritt. who reported it in turn to General Sheridan, who brought the matter to the attention of the war department recommending that Colonel Alger be dishonor ably discharged for being absent without leave. In con- sequence of that recommendation from Philip Sheridan, Colonel Russell A. AL ger was discharged from the service on September 20, 1864. The incident terminated his military career. After the war was over he procured in some way the brevet of brigadier general and major general of volunteers.
The age-herald., 1898-09-09
There Are Others

Tuscaloosa Times: We know of other highly favored cities besides Montgomery that could learn lesson from the enter prise and drive of our neighboring city of rmingham-notably, 'the loveliest vil- lage of the plain," "the dimple on the cheek of Alabama" This lovely thing may sit on the seven hills and Narcissus like, toy with its own ringlets, but Birm- ingham has chosen the better part which can not be taken away from it.
The age-herald., 1898-09-09
A Kisser Coming

Uniontown Herald: Some of the Birm- ingham gals are very much put out be- cause they did not get chance to kiss Hobson. We regret their inability to ''per- form" upon the hero, but suggest that there is no reason in the world why a sin gle one of those kisses should go unkissed. There are plenty of men in Alabama (and a few of them live in Birmingham) who would willingly stand the fire of a pair of pretty lips for the sake of acoommoda- ton. Very true, the girls would not be kissing a hero, but they could make up in quantity what was lacking in quality, and load up on heroic supply if the hero were indeed absent.-Canebrake Herald.
 The Herald, for this truthful statement, ought to be invited up to the Peace Jubilee and awarded a portion of the contract.- Tuscaloosa Times.
 Now we are awfully grateful to the Times for the suggestion and will be on hand promptly to fulfill our part of the contract. But as this Is an accommodation business, we are decidedly opposed to be- ing run up against just any sort of look ing 'gal." We beg the privilege of select ing those which shall fall to us by virtue of our portion of the contract.
The age-herald., 1898-09-09
A Public School Law

Sulligent Lightning: The next legislature will be more than apt to enact some public school law. We need a law requiring each county to have it's own uniform series of textbooks. This will be of immense value to parents, as a new set of textbooks will not have to be purchased every time change of teachers is made.
The age-herald., 1898-09-09
Remember the Birds

Talladega Home Remember the birds, MT. Legislator. Such diversity and ar ray of important business will arise be- fore the general assembly that modest measures like the bird law are liable to re- ceive scant courtesy. But remember the birds. In these days of breech loading, rapid fire guns, it's pitch and toss game between them and extinction, and the peo- pie want them protected.