The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-02-24
DIVERS ON THE MAINE.
Remote Chances That Evidence Will Show
Accidental Explosion.
CRISIS EXPECTED AT HAVANA.

The Spanish Authorities Realize That
With the United States-GeneraI Lee
Advises Americans in Havana to Re-
move Families to Place of Safety.
There is much suppressed excite
ment in Havana over the inquiry into
the cause of the explosion which de-
stroyed the United States battle-ship.
Maine on Tuesday night February 10.
The chances of the evidence showing
that the explosion-wa accidental are
regarded as growing more remote as
the inquiry proceeds. A crisis is ex-
pected to follow the conclusion of the
inquiry.
COnsul-General Lee is reported to
have notified Americans in Havana
to remove their families to a place of
safety.
The Navy Department concluded
contract with wrecking companies for
the recovery Of the equipment of the
Maine and for the raising of the YES
sci, if practicable.
The Senate passed bill to add two
artillery regiments to the strength of
the army. Should the House pass
the bill, which is regarded as highly
probable, the War Department will
be able to provide the men required
for the new coast Notifications.
A report was circulated Tuesday
that General Miles, as commander of
the army, had issued orders for troops
at all forts to be on the alert and
ready for immediate action. The re-
port was emphatically denied by Gen
eral Miles chief of staff.
A comparison of the naval strength
of the United States and Spain shows
that the American navy is superior in
almost every respect with that of
Spain.
All the government departments in
Washington were closed Tuesday, and
no dispatches Of Importance were re-
ceived. The officials, it is admitted,
have been for some time preparing for
any emergency that might arise as
the result of the disaster to the Maine,
and the indications now are that the
necessary orders have been given and
the situation does not call for imme-
diate activity at Washington.
Swanton.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. May are reioic-
ing over the arrival of stranger
(name unknown). 1t is a fourteen
pound boy. Mrs. May has been very
sick but is doing well at present. She
was attended by Drs. G. j. Fazen-
baker and H. w. McComas. Some of
the children are also sick with what
is supposed to be scarlet fever
There is quite an epidemic of the
mumps at North Glade and vicinity.
Mr.. Beachy is unloading car of
corn and one of lime. As we have
neither wheeling or shedding it is
quite an undertakin to haul it over
Meadow Mountain.
The Sheriff was in our midst to-day
summoning jurors and witnesses for
the court.
We received very handsome cal
endar from THE REPUBLICAN which
is a great convenience.
We are sorry to report that Henry
Friend is very low with pneumonia
and not expected to live. His sister,
Mrs. Pennell, arrived from Elkins, w.
Va, this week
Hon. George W. Moon was home
from Annapolis this week, but has
returned.
Mr.. Barker has bought the premises
of Ann Bishop, which he will improve
and make into a residence for him
self. He is to become foreman of this
section on the b. & O. railroad the
first of March. The understanding
is that there is large amount of
work contemplated in the spring on
the section and full force employed.
Mr. Barker is an old foreman and
fully competent to look after the
improvements. While we are sorry
to lose our present foreman, we are
glad to know We are going to have so
good a man in his place.
Since sending in our communication
we were panied to learn of the death
of Henry Friend. He died about ten
O'Clock Tuesday night. The relatives
have the sympathy of many friends
in this community. Funeral will be
held at the house Thursday at 1 p. IN.
JUsTITIA.