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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-16
LEGISLATIVE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Showing that Wages Reduction Does Not
BENEFIT MIN Men-Comparison of Labor
North and South.

north anu o"uth.
New Bedford, Mass, Feb. 16.-At the
legislative hearing as to the condition
OF the cotton manufacturing industry
in this state. Representative Ross, for
the operatives. said that in most lines
wages were higher than they were fif-
teen years ago, but In the cotton trade
this was not 80, and at the present
time wages were 20 per cent lower than
they We're In 1898,
Many mill men admitted that the
present reduction would not beneiit
them. The machinery was run at the
highest possible speed. II the reduc-
tIon went into effect the buyer would
demand all that the manufacturer had
taken from the operative. and in a few
weeks at the longest all advantages Of
the cut-down would be lost. The mar
ket was glutted and nothing would be
gained by forcing lower cost goods into
il. Mr.. Ross said that he personally
knew OF cases where mills Increased
their output after reducing their hours
OF labor.
None OF the manufacturers had
pointed out q single thing operating
against them, except the shortening OF
hours. 1--WE admit low wages and We
admit long hours South" said Mr.. Ross.
1--WE claim. however, that the southern
iaborer is paid in accordance with the
work done"
Mr.. Ross gave figures to back up his
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-16
THE NAMES LIST.
Onicers on the Vessel Names of Those
Saved from Death.


Washington, Feb. 16,-The following
is Il list of officers of the Maine with
their addresses as far as abtainable at
the navy department.:
Captain Charles ID. Sigsbee, Wash
ington Lieut.. Commander Richard
Wainwright, Washington. Lieut.. @. +.
Holman. California. Lieut.. John Hood,
Florence. Alabama Lieut.. Carl w.
Jungen. New York city. Lieuts., junior
grade; G, p. Blow, La Sale, III, John j..
Blandin, Greenwood. Md. +. w. Jen-
kins. Allegheny City, Pa. Naval cadets
w Il. Cluverius Jr., Louisiana. Aaron
Bronson, Nebraska, ID. Il. Boyd Jr..
Alabama. Surgeon l.. C. Heneberger,
Harrisonburg, Va. Paymaster c. NJ.
Ray, Washington. Chief Engineer C..
+. Howell, Goshen, N. Y. Passed As
sistant Engineer Il. c. Bowers, Brook
lyn, N. Y. Assistant Engineers q, Il.
Morris. oregon, Mo. Darwin Merritt,
Redoak, Iowa. Engineer Cadets: Pope
Washington, North Carolina. Arthur
Crenshaw. Alabama. Chaplain j. u.
Chadwick. New York city. First Lieut..
of Marines Albert w. Cattlin. Mime
sofa.
CAPTAIN sigsbec has reported in an
swer to n cable message of inquiry
that the following officers and men
were saved from the Maine:
cant. C. d. Sigsbee; Lieut. Com
mander X. wainwright; Lieut.. @. r.
whitman; Lieut.. j. Hood: Lieut.. c.
Jungen; Lieut.. c. p. Blow Surgeon s.
G.. Heneberg; Postmaster C. NJ, Ray;
chief Engineer C. =. Howell; Lieut.. j.
I Blanden; Chaplain j. p. Chadwick;
past Assistant Engineer r. C. Bowers;
Lieut.. of Marines A. II. Catlin; Assist
ant Engineer J. II. Morris; Naval Ca
diets ]. Fl. Holden. D. o. Cluverius, II.
b. Bronson. r. washington. A. Cren-
shaw, and ]. t. Boyd; Boatswaii. +.
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DISASTER WAS AN ACCIDENT.
pain sigsbee Was on Deck Mt the Time
Of the Explosion Story of n Survivor.


d the Explosion STORY of "A Survivor.
New York, Feb. ia special to the
|ahing Telegram from Havana con-
lining the Maine disaster says;
Inns Rowe. ships cook. was the
iE injured Of any that were brought
while | was there. l asked him
u It happened.
! Don't know" he replied, speaking
Nh difficulty. II turned in my ham
Ni al o'clock and heard three
u strike don't remember any
Pig more until | felt myself turning
II and over and falling heavily
tar the deck through a mass of
h0Se. l got on my feet and worked
way on deck. When / got there
slperstructure deck was dipping
htsr water and jumped overheard
Keep from being drawn in the sue
In
was picked up by boat from the
Eansh man-Of-war. Four men were
lSed up by the same boat. They
In Daniel Cronin. landsman;
hafles Berry, boatswain; Albert
IN, seaman, and Blomer, a lands
One poor fellow whose face was in
re past all recognition was lying
cot In the hospital. l asked him
name and he mumbled back
9agh horribly swollen lips: my
s would feel uneasy If l told you"
lar as | can learn now the ex-
w took place in the magazine
'or the storage of gun cotton for
mfpedees. The vessel lies with
mWs wholly submerged and only
Ky OF her stern showing.
~ explosion, which shook the city
y one end TO another. created the
~ excitement. All the electric
% We're put out by the shock
engines rushed madly from one
w 70 another and no one knew
so ,sI,aih from which direction the
Vhsu Gener5 Lee, who was Mt
n',el lnglaterra, received n teles
"a, message from Gen. Blanca tell
MN that the Maine had benn
h Up, Gen. Lee FASTENED 10 Tho
kmblnM nefe the cabinet is now as
,s S9 Consul Springer has lust ,s-
Syei me that all the officers were
M 9l az except Jenkins and Merritt
lar or missing. Mr., Springer savs
r, ,sss' 300 lives were last. C suyA
IN D CIV was on deck when the exnIn .'
XII zane It was in the bow Of Sp tho
"a ma, 4 sentry stationed at Tho how,
Esplci Innurt. He had seen no,bIn w
'ied o,,o talked with some of the req
Nos nasl and seamen. one oaicsr
E eEn S,0e could not learn, so o' Of
Fhen HIp'S u.s.. 81 was in nv h,,r VI
See u There was a good saI started y, ,'t. a
III wa, The cali for ali in ban strong NJ;
len and ssromptly obeyed snd , On
heck h. y. Efforts were eer mSd cool y,
fal expl 11ss spread rapidIv a ana no..
brown oSs, open and explos Gl%sa9 ,Yne''
Pin" 'Sn' nothing could ia sa h9uf TT Il
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-16

Philadelphia, Pa. Feb. 16.-The pas
senger and freight steamboat Ericsson,
which plies between this port and Bal
timore, sank In the Delaware river off
Wilmington about $3.50 this morning
Sixty passengers We're taken of and
are now on their way to this city. The
Ericsson left Baltimore at 5 o'clock
yesterday afternoon. She lies easy in
ten feet of water.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-16

St Joseph, Mo, Feb. 16.---Mrs. Mary
Mcbride of Burlington Junction Just
buried here, weighed $50 pounds. A
casket large enough could not be Sc
cured, and 1t was necessary "a encase
the body in pine box and convey 1t
to the grave In a dray. Mrs. Mcbride
was 40 years old
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-16

Topeka, Kan. Feb. 1s.-The govern
ment lien on the Union Pacific X. X.
In Kansas was wiped out today at the
Union Pacific station In this city. The
Kansas Pacific road was bought in by
Alvin w. Krech. representing the re-
organization committee for s6.30s, 000
There was no competition at the sale.
Mr.. Krech was the only bidder.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-16

New York, Feb. ia tug boat said
to be the Frankie today capsized and
sank in the Lower Bay. 1t is said that
at least five men were lost. The ferry
boat. Castleton. OF the Staten Island
line. was on her way to New York when
the tug boat was heard whlstling for
help. The ferry boat went to her aid.
but the tug boat sank quickly. Five
men were saved,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-16
comparisons of the northern and south.

ern laborer.
Mr. Ross considered the conditions of
living in the South among mill help
much worse than they are In the
North. Necessaries of life were cheaper
in the South and rent cost less.
noticeable thing about southern
help was their lack Of energy. The
southern mills averaged about G6 hours
n week. In Massachusetts the speed
had reached top notch. while the speed
might be increased In the South. MIR.
Ross was questioned concerning q
strike in n Georgia mill. Mr.. Ross
thought that as soon as the southern
help were organized they would be
quicker TO resort to strike than the
northern operatives.
Mr.. Walden thought the condition of
the operatives was worse than former
w.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-16

Washington. Feb. 16.-This after
noon Secretary Long sent the follow
ing dispatch TO Commandant For
sythe at Key West admiral Slcard
ordered To come to Key West with
the ship and serve out clothing as
necessary. Should he not arrive be-
fore the Olivette you are authorized
TO purchase the necessary articles and
give out"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-16
Il. Larkin: Gunner ]. Hill; Carpenter
J. Helm; Paymaster Clerk d. McCar-

Men-Redon, Larson. Hallberg, Bull
lock. Melville, Willis, Galpin, kushda.
Noppin. Turpln, Harris Luty. Johnson.
Holland, Herbert, McDevitt, Foley,
Hutchins, Schwartz, Richards. Teackle.
Sohman, Fox, Wilbur, Waters. Ander-
son. Christianson. Koehler. Ericsson,
Mack, Williams. ]. White, Pauls Cof-
fee, j. w. Allen, Roe. d. Cronin, f.
Cahill j. Kane, Jerene. c. A. Smith,
j. Shea, Herness. j. Hebron, Bloumer,
Johnson, Bergman, Mattison, 4. John
son, Pitcher, Hotter, Lotus, McG!nnis.
w. Matiason, Furness, Good, Darkius,
Rau, McNair. Gabriel, A. Hallock,
Senech, A. KNEE. Benjamin. Mckay.
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BLANco SAYS IT WAS ACCIDENT.
Sends a Message to that Effect to WASH
iugton and Madrid.

Madrid, Feb. 16.-The captain gem
eral of Cuba, Gen. Blanco, has cabled
the authorities here and has sent a sim
liar message to Washington saying
that the disaster to the Maine was In
disputably due to an accident.
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NOT cAUsED ny a ronrEDo.
fhe Explosion Was In n Magazine-Nessels
Hurried to the Scene.

Washington. Feb. 16.-The navy de-
partment was the scene Of intense ex-
eitement before 8 o'clock this morning,
To that given In the latest Associated
fress dispatches. The first news re-
eeiVed this morning came from key
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-16

Washington. Feb, l6.-The Senate
today ignored the Maine disaster and
considered a resolution to prevent
railroad agreement without action
on the resolution the Senate went into
executive session at 1880.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-16
FEARS OF TREACHERy.
Even Senators Think the Maine Disaster
Not an Accident.

Washington. Feb. 16--The Maine in
cident formed the principal topic of
consideration by the Senate committee
on foreign relations at this meeting to-
day The opinions generally expressed
by members of the committee in this
informal conference were to the effect
that the occurrence may result in
grave complications unless Spain
can makes It very plain that no Spani-
ard was in any way responsible for It..
prominent member OF the committee
IContinued ON mage two.l
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OF 45o onicers and Men on tho Maine.
Only 80 Said to Have Been Saved.

New York. Feb. 16.-Advices to the
Evening Telegram from Havana say
mat of the $50 officers and men on the
Maine, only 30 are known to have been
saved.
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LEE HEARD FROM AGAIN.
Is Not Yet Prepared to Report the Cause
of the Explosion.

Washington, Feb. 16.-The following
dispatch was received at l1:40 a. M:
Havana, Feb. 16.-Assistant Secre-
tary of State, Washington. All quiet.
Great sorrow expressed by authorities.
"Sigsbec has telegraphed details to
navy department. Not prepared yet to
report cause of explosion. LEE"
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OPINION IN WASHINGTON.
1t Is that Everything Indicates the Disas-
ter to he Accidental-sigsbee Doesn't


Washington, Feb. 16.-Two members
of the cabinet who spent some with
the President today state that every
thing so far received indicates that the
loss of the Maine was due to accident.
Captain Sigsbee In his kilograms from
Havana states that he Is not prepared
TO express an opinion on this point.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-16
lg1rULARS OF THE TERRIBLE DISASTER
Games in Havana When the Explosion Occurred that
Destroyed the Big BatteshP'
|ruE OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE ON THE VESSEL TO ESCAPE

Was ocurredIt Thought to be Ac-
and Caused Much Confu-
to West Respon
oh,r Think the Result of Design
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CONTINUED on page twO.l
The Forrest City times., 1898-09-23
Two Bright Boys are Dead,

No more trying duty befalls tile lot
OF the editor than that Of chroniclir q
the death of his friends or members of
their family. This is terribly true in
the present instance when we are
called upon in the natural course of
our profession to note tile peculiarly
sad and effeeting spectacle of two
deaths in single home within period
of time covering nnly three days.
On Saturday evening, September II.
at the home of his parents, seven miles
north of Widener, Robert Clinton
Prewitt, son of our good friends.
George G. and Maggie Prewil., died.
OF congestion. He was in his fifth
year. On Tuesday morning, Septem-
Der 20, not quite three days later, the
spirit of his elder and only brother.
George G. Prewitt, r.. took its flight
to its Maker. He was in his seventh
year and died Of congestion aud hema-
turia, at the residence OF his uncle.
Lou Merritt, near Wesley church.
The remains OF both both bows were
laid to rest at Hughes cemetery, with
appropriate services at the grave.
1t has been only a short time ago
that Mr.. and Mrs. Prewitt buried an
infant son, and these two completes
deaths harvest of their children. The
last Of those bright babies has been
summoned to their Father in heaven,
and that home is desolate.
Our sincere sympathy is extended to
the bereaved relatives in this awful
hour of gloom.
The Forrest City times., 1898-09-23
Death of Walter II. Ruford,

A dark and gloomy canopy hangs
oser ths city to-day occasioned by the
untimely death of one of its brightest
and best young business men.
For a week or more Walter II.
Buford, fire Junior member of the firm
OF Pettus Il Buford, had been lying In
IA critical condition at his home. He
was FIRST attacked with dysentery and
then tlux, and finally by hemorrhages
of the bowels.
GA Monday DR.. b. L. Turner, of
Hennlng, WiIliford Il Turner. of
Memphis, (who came on special
train] and DIR. VIM. Crutcher, of tins
city, were summoned in consultation
with DR.. w. II. Alley, the attending
physician. Every service Which science.
loye. and tender friendship could sug-
gest was rendered him, and hope for
his ultimate recovery was strong until
Wednesday. His wonderful vitality
made a hard struggle against the in
evita5le. But while medicines seemed
TO give him ease and something Of
comfort, comparatively speaking, the
main Observation-Disclosures
al short intervals and refused to Weld
to treatment.
Mr.. Buford became unconscious
shortly afternoon yesterday, and died
about { o'clock last evening.
lie WAS prominent young business
man, member OF the Knights of
Pythas, WAS esteemed by large cir
Gle Of friends and acquaintance, and
leaves wife two small children and
many other loving relatives and friends
10 mourn. :,
The funeral. takes place this after
noon from HE Presbyterian church,
Rev. l.. Il. Simpson. assisted by Rev.
A. E. Holloway, officiating Inter
ment in Mt. Vernon cemetery.
THE TIMES has "A tender sympathy
for the bereayed family in their awful
affection.
The Forrest City times., 1898-09-23
How to Look Good.

Good looks are really more than skin
deep, depending entirely ON a healthy
Condition Of all the vital organs. Ii
the liver is inactive, you have bilious
loos; II your stomach is disordered,
you have dysDeptic look; if your kit :
neys are affected, you have a pinche d
look. Secure good health. and yoll
VIII surely have good looks. Electric
Bitters" is good Alternative and tome.
Acts directly on the stomach, liver and
kidneys, pnrifies the blood. cures PIN.
pies, blotches aud boils. and gives a
good complexion. Every bottle guar.
anteed. Sold ct John IL. Tipton's
Drug Store. so cents per bottle.
The Forrest City times., 1898-09-23
Well Well. Well,

Sol Lewis will open this corning week
in McCrary's new brick with IA full
stock of General Merchandise. bought
for cash and will be sold at prices that
will insure ready sales. You are cor
daily invited to give him call and
not buy until you examine his stock
and prices. lie will have The most
complete and varied stock ever brought
to Forrest City. New Store and New
Goods. No Old Stock. All direct from
the markets.
The Forrest City times., 1898-09-23
A Sad Death.

One OF the mostsaad and awful deaths
which It has ever become our painful
dniy to record in these columns is that
of Dulce Margaretee Hancock, the
sweet little 4-year old daughter OF onr
friends. SIr and MIS-. NJ. V. Ilaneaek.
which depIorable event occurred sat
urday night. September II. 1898. She
came to her untimely death from mem.
braneoGs Group, ard had been i'll oaly
a compile of days.
Everything thatshe skilled physician
or the love of parents and friends
ennid suggest WAS done for her relief.
but the stubborn inaiady resisted al
efforts, and she giacua..y chcAed to
death.
Death at best is grievoue. Awful
But TO contemplate this SWEET. limo
cent little darling, begging for nothing
bat air-just brea,h-must indeed
have been heartrending.
She was the JOY of The household.
The special darling of her papa. and
all who knew her loved her becau, e
she was so smart aud womanly.
The precious remains were laid To
rest Sunday afternoon in the Forrest
CITY cemetery, Rev. A. T.. Holloway
performing The last sad rites.
Oar SINCERE sympathies 90 out to the
bereaved family. in this. their darkest
hou- OF gloom. Their torn aud lace
rated hearts may only be healed by
Him Who gave their darling baby life.
1t is comforting, however, nuder such
circumstances, to know that "of such
IS the Kingdom of Heaven
The Forrest City times., 1898-09-23
LAW DOCKET.

~ Lee Rhodes VS. Lucy Covington,
Flon for new trial filed and over
Fai exceptions and appealed.
Ii David VS. India Walker, eject
Pt; continued by defendant.
j. Mcdaniel VS. T A Rolfe. ct al.
Judgment for plaintiff, against
isey; motion for new trial filed and
ruled; exceptions; 20 days for bill.
M Blaloek VS. Pike Littell, eject
I; answer of defendant filed; de-
erto answer filed. and sustained;
pQons; leave TO amend; amended
ef MED; demurrer to answer filed;
iffer sustained; exceptions, and
ment for plaintiff.
berry VS. Lucy CoYineton, eject
continued with leave to answer
days.
ollver VS. G Il Mallory. note;
hent for SOILS principal and
interest; original note filed.
nuel Martin VS. w II Moss. dam.
dismissed at cost of plaintiff.
Wood VS. II z Dooley, guardian,
electment; demurrer sustained.
Martin VS. w II Moss; judgment
'slhliif for $1,000; each party to
alf of costs.
iamil VS. A G Wood; judgment
aintiff.
Martin VS. Mary Bell Martin and
MOSS; judgment for plaintiff for
and half of costs to each party.
'ge Baxter VS. John Calling, admr.
nal' verdict for plaintiff for sl4:
ior new trial; motion sustained.
nent for SS4.
Martin VS. Mary Belle Martin;
aent Tor $40; each party to paw
he costs. - P"'
The Forrest City times., 1898-09-23
Circuit Court.

foart adjourned Saturday evening.
4 following. taken together with the
baedings published in this paper
Sipg court. makes a complete record
the business transacted during the
|rD.
kt tie next sitting Of Toe court we
h have Hon Bruce Macon as prose.
ling attorney. Before leaving the
n Hon. John L. Hicks expressed his
breeiation and thanks very feelingly
! the many courtesies and kindnesses
Swn him by the citizens Of this
|nty during his incumbency, and as
I'D US that they occupy very warm
be in his heart. We are glad to say
Z in retiring from the Office of prose.
ing attorney Mr.. Hicks carries with
b tie kindliest feelings and utmost
6dence of our people. and their best
hes for his success in whatever field
nay engage.
CRIMINAL DOCKET.
tate VS. Mary Washington. grand
eny; jury trial; disagreement.
tate VS. Hag Seaborn, grand larceny:
of guilty of petit larceny; punish
bit by fine of $25 90 and "A hours
bounty Jail.
Fate Us 4 M Palmer, incest; motion
new trial oyerruled and sentence
bounced.
VS. John Grandy. failing to
road; mol pros entered.
pate VS. ID + Hamblett. abusive Ian
|ige, plea OF guilty, fined s. 90.
The Forrest City times., 1898-09-23
an Enterprising Druggist.

Pre- are few men more enternris.
|an John II. Upton, who snares
IT, 10 secure The best of every
u his line for his many custom.
!. now has the valuable agency
hlng's New Discovery for Con
F'oh' Coughs and Colds. This l.
"ueliui remedy that is produc-
Il" = Juror all over the country
many startling cures. 1t abso-
cures Asthma. Bronchitis
"ess and all affections of the
T. ,hest and Lungs. Call at
'i"g Store and get trial bottle
= regular size for 80 cents and
Guaranteed to cure or price re-
The Forrest City times., 1898-09-23
PEOPLE WILL TALK.

You may ret through the world, but twill be
very low.
II you listen 70 all that is said as you go;
You'll be worn led and fretted and kept in a
stew,
thing 10 do.
For people will talk.
II quiet and modest ycu'll have it presumed
That your humble ssstion is only assumed I;
You're a wolf in sleeps clothing, or else
you're fool:
but don get excited. keep perfectly cool,
For eopie will talk.
II generous and noble they'll vent out their
spleen. n
You'll hear some loud Hints that you're selfish
and,pneans
Ii upright and honest and fair as the day,
They'll cal you rogue in sly. sneering way.
FOR people will talk.
And then II you show the least boldness OF
heart.
Or a slight inclination to take your own part.
They will call you an upstart, conceited and
yain
Bat keep straight ahead. don't stop to ex-
plain,
For people will talk.
If thrcadbare your dress, or old-fashioned
your hat.
Some one will surely take notice of that.
And hint rather strong that you can't pay
your ways
But don't get excited. whatever they say.
For people will talk.
If you dress in the fashion. don't think to
escape.
For they criticize then in a different shape;
You're ahead OF your means, or your taior's
unpaid;
But mind your own business, there's naugbt
TO be said.
For people will talk.
Now tue best way TO do is TO do as you please.
For your mind If you have one. will then be
at ease:
or course you viii meet with all sorts of
abuse.
Blu, don't think to stop them. ii amt any use.
For people will talk.
The Forrest City times., 1898-09-23
An Explanation.

The reason for the great popularity OF
Hoods Sarsaparilla lies in the fact that
this medicine positively cures. 1t IS
Americas Greatest Medicine, and the
American people have an abiding conf
dence in its merits. They buy and take
it for simple as well a, serious ailments,
confident thar IL will do them good.
The Forrest City times., 1898-09-23

Plantation Chill Cure is made by
Van Vleet-Mansiield Drug Co., hence
is reliable.