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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-19
story Of the Disaster.

"'The explosion is an absolute mystery
TO everyone. II occurred In the forward
magazine. which Is just forward Of mid
ship and below the water line. The coal
bnnkers are outside, but separated by two
feet OF space. According to custom the
magazine was inspected at eight O'Clock In
the evening and the temperature found TO
be Co. The magazine was locked and the
keys given 10 Capt Sigsbee The men
went TO their hammocks In the forward
part OF the ship soon after nine o'clock
THE explosion occurred at 9:45 and hence
the awful and overwhelming loss OF life.
No one can yet give connected account.
About ten men who were In the forward
part OF the ship were saved and OF these
several had their hammocks slung on the
lower deck The explosion split the big
ship IN two and threw these and one marine
who was sleeping on the superstructure 40
feet IN the air and into the water.
In the magazine were 20 tons OF coarse
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-19
THE SURVIVORS.
sixty-Two OF Them. OF Whom twenty
Are wounded, Reach Key west.

Key West, Fla, Feb. 1.-THE steamer
Oliyette with CO survivors of the Maine
on board arrived here at 1O:3o Wednes-
day night. ~ hours from Havana. OF
the number 20 are wounded, ten Sc
riously and one fatally Capt. Merrill,
with company A. OF the First artillery,
took possession OF the dock before the
vessels arrival and kept back the ex-
cited crowd, which included half the
population of Key West. The majority
we're Cubans and mulattos. No one
not in uniform was allowed 10 go on
board. Purser Denson. OF the Oliyette,
gave the following brief account Of the
disaster.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-19

bombay, Feb. 15.-Mme. Florence
Morgan, the superintendent of the
plague hospital, has died here of bu-
bonic plague.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-19
CcnauPc for senator aIurot,x.

Albany ". -. Feb. 1.-THE senate
Monday night, after long debate. con-
Cured IN ere assembly resolution cen
suring United States Senator Murphy
for his vote In favor OF the Teller reso.
luton. The vote was % to 10.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-19

New York, Feb. l4.-Thc American
line steamer st. Louis, Capt. Randle,
which arrived from Southampton re-
ports the loss At sea Of the Holland
American line steamer Ncendam. Capt.
Stenger, from Rotterdam for New
York. The passengers and crew OF the
Nccndam were saved by the st. Louis.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-19
sleeI Company In trouble.

Chicago, Feb. 1.-THE Harvey Steel
company, Harvey, H., has been placed
in the hands OF receivers ON Judgment
for S5s,O00 secured by Lobdell. Farwell
& CO.. Of this city. The judgment was
secured, II is said. ON default OF interest
on 100000 bond ISSUE.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-19
n. m Deep Mystery.

New York, Feb. IA dispatch to the
Herald from Havana says: The Off
GERS OF the Maine fail utterly TO account
for the disaster on the theory of any
internal explosion; but they also agree
that no torpedo could have caused the
damage that this explosion wrought.
Then, too. the finding OF large dia-
mond-shaped piece of cement which
went so high in air as TO crash clear
through the deck of the City of Wash
ington in its descent adds another puz-
cling feature 10 the case. An internal
explosion would not have hurled IL SO
high in air.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-19

municated his impressions to Wishing
ton. asking at the same time that the
naval department should send naval
engineers and mechanics 10 investigate
the explosion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-19

press himself / certainly cannot / should
think from the indications. however. that
there was an accident-that the magazine
exploded How that came about do not
know For the present at least no other
war ahln viii be sent 10 Havana"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-19
Makes List OF ncnd eighteen.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Feb. i4.-Seven bod
les were taken from the r,.ns of
Wednesday nights fire Saturday. Six
were identified as follows: William
Finch, George Nueman, William Doran,
Prof. James Moxon. David II. Wicker
~, ID. a. Geary. All the bodies were
terribly bruised and mnngled and were
found lying close together, and the
body Of Doran was found lying across
that OF Prof. MoNon. The finding OF
the seven bodies makes the number of
the known victims ls, and there Is no
doubt that others will be found as the
search for the dead progresses.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-19
THE LOST WAR SHIP.

Chic ago. III. Carl w. Jargins. la Crosse.
Wis: Fred Paige. Waukesha. Wis.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-19
Remembers Its Dead.

Gloucester Mass, Feb. l4.-Glouces-
ter's annual tribute TO lost fishermen
was made Sunday. The annual memo
rial service under the auspices OF the
Gloucester Fishcrmens institute was
held in the First BAPTIST church Sun
day afternoon before large audience,
many of whom were relatives and
friends Of lost fishermen. Practically
all Of the clergy Of the city were present
and participated in the services, which
opened with select Scripture sentences
by the chaplain OF the institute. The
memorial list. which was read, shows
that 96 fishermen lost their lives during
1897, their average age being 81 years.
There are II widows and 45 children
left 20 mourn their loss. A large per-
ccntage OF the unfortunate fishermen
were natives OF the British provinces.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-19
TO Demand EIght-IIour Day,

New York, Feb. ll.-Samuel Gompers,
president OF the American Federation
OF Labor, has been in this city for sew
eral days TO get the unions of this city
TO enter into movement for an eight
hour day. According to the present
plans of labor leaders a demand for the
eight-hour day will be made on May 1
next that will involye fully 100000
men. The American Federation OF La
Dor will make this demand i'm one trade
ut n time, and, according TO the lead
crs. great strikes are expected before
the battle likely TO follow Is decided.
Previous attempts TO force the large
employers 20 grant the eight-hour work
day have been unsuccessful The sue
cess Of the recent strike of miners. in
which more than 100000 took part. has
encouraged the American Federation
OF Labor TO prepare for undertaking
tremendous iight.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-19
Cabinet AEErIeved.

One OF The ministers present said al
The close OF the council:
You may say openly. as coming from
Senior Sagasta, and from each Of us, that
we entirely condemn. in the most absolute
manner. Senior De Larie's letter We are
ministers feel more aggricvcd than rrcsl-
dent Mckinley can possibly be. we are
honest men, who have been placed ia a
false position by a fool"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-02-19
Decision Of Spanish Cnbinet.
Further Apology Refused.

The cabinet council, IL is reported, de-
cided unanimously TO reply TO Minister
Woodford that Senior De Lomc's spon-
famous resignation and the terms OF
the decree accepting il were considered
sufficient satisfaction. It's understood
that Minister Woodford received this
intimntion and dispatched long cipher
telegram TO Washington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-10
SPIES AT FORT ST. PHILIP.
Attempt 10 Enter the Magazine
Sentinel Injured

ATLANTA, GA, June Am attempt
was made on the night Of May 18th 10
enter the magazine at Fort ST. Philip
on the Mississippi, sixty-fiye miles below
New Orleans. In endeayoring to appre-
bend the two miscreants, the sentinel
who challenged them was struck on the
head by a bar OF iron in the hands of a
hidden ally and seriously injured. The
news of the affair did not become known
until to-day.
About half-past o'clock on the morn
Ing of the 18th the sentry on the para
pet of the Tenth battery heard a sus-
picious noise in the direction of the mag
azlne, and on creeping up 10 the house
saw two men trying 10 file the locks
He challenged them but they ran. and
although fired at, managed to escape
one of the men sending a shot through
the sentry's sleeve as he left. The sen
try pursued the two men, and as he
neared the steps leading to the landing
a third man stepped out and struck him
with bar OF iron, telling him to the
ground. The guards, aroused by the
shooting, came on the scene hastily. but
the three men escaped in a boat down the
river.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-10
sPAslsH 90 SHIPS IN THE NIGHT.
They Give Wrong Signals in Pass
fng-Are They After Transports.

KEY WEST. FLA, June 9.-l1:SO A.
h.-Four suspicious-looking vessels,
thought TO be Spanish warships, are or
awe been, attempting TO elude the
0lockading squadron off Habana and
inter that port. When last seen. on the
light before last, they were in Nicholas
channel. about eighty miles off Habana,
and heading in the direction of Habana.
government tug from Cardenas join
ID the American fleet off Habana yes
lerday afternoon. bearing q message
Tor Commodore Watson from an auxil-
iry gunboat. This was TO the effect that
On Tuesday night the gunboat sighted
Jour vessels. thought to be a battleshlp,
two cruisers, and a torDedo-boat, be-
Tween Salt Cay and Padre del Cruz
light. The gunboat followed them, and
When within speaking distance hoisted
he private fleet Signal. The strangers
answered with three masthead lights.
mich We're not the required signal, and
Immediately thereafter they put out all
heir lights. The gunboat cruised after
me strangers for two or three miles.
pnee approaching within 1900 yards, but
evidently abandoned the chase, and re-
sorted 10 the nearest ship of the United
states feet. Adyices were then sent to
s"s''"odore Watson BY the government
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-10
HOT WEATHER Ar cHIcKAMAUGA.
~ Is Regarded as Good Thing for
AccIimRting the Men.

CHICKAMAUGA NATIONAL PARK.
June Sowing to the extreme heat that
prevailed here to-day, there were 10
heavy movements or prolonged drills. the
days work being confined almost ex-
elusiVely 20 battalion and regimentai
manoeuyres. This weather Is regarded
oy the authorities az altogether the best
tnlng for seasoning the troops, and ac-
chfnating them TO the more extreme heat
10 be encountered further south.
The camp has been rife with rumors Of
removals OF soldiers TO points further
south. General Brooke states that no
order has been issued FOR the transfer Of
troops, aad none Is expected for some
Gays. IL Is believed that a call has been
made by the department for list OF the
regiments now here that are sufficiently
equipped TO go 10 the front There are
not probably twenty regiments. out OF
the forty-three, ready for active service,
but IL IL confidently asserted by the off,
GERS, who were seen to-day, that an
order for these TO move will be forth
coming. within a fortnight. as II Is be-
lieVed the troops from Camp Alger VIII
be ordered away first.
General Grant. who has been indisposed
Tor several days, has entirely re-
covered. and announced to-day that bis
battle problem would be worked Saturday
py the nine regiments or the First Dssu-
ION OF the Third Corps.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-10

mean time, the Spanish seem to be profit
ing greatly by the delay. Active work
is being prosecuted on the earthworks
and new guns are being mounted.
STOPPER EFFECTUAL.
On sunday morning the Meet lay out
side the harbor, quiet, Misunderstanding
lot Of innocents, ready to fight at mo-
ment's notice. At half-past 10 a tug
boat, bearing a flag OF truce, was seen
by the Lookout on the Iowa 10 be steam
ing down the entrance. Grasping the
situation Immediately Captain Bob
Evans, commander Of the Iowa, started
out In boat TO meet the tug. at the
same time instructing the officer in
charge to 90 as close as possible to the
mouth OF the harbor, so as to see where
the MerIimac Was sunk and If her hull
vds successfully bloCkading the harbor
entrance The boas succeeded in getting
near enough 20 observe that the Spanish
tug had TO go into shallow water and
around the wreck before she could get
out when she emerged the Spanish Off
Ger on board after an exchange of COM
pliments. said the Spanards had seen
what they believed t. be a flag of truce,
and had come to answer it. They were
politely informed that they had been de-
ceived by the awning ever the foretop.
and that the American feet had no occa-
sion TO send up flags of truce. The Span
ish tug then returned to the harbor.
THE ST. PAUL STORY.
Attention was called to a fictitious story
to the effect that the auxiliary cruiser
st. Paul. with Captain Sigsbee on board,
had first located Cervera's fleet here.
There is absolutely no foundation for
sucn yarn. The scouts did not arrive
off santiago until twelve hours after
Comm dore Schley and his squadron ar
rived. and they were very much sur
prised at the announcement Of the
OF the wiI-o' -the-wisp fleet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-10
improvements I'm Asepfic Surgery.
N apcasa


AT meeting OF the German Surgical
Congress, Professor Mikulicz CBresIam
SAID that in order TO avoid Infection Of
operation wounds by the hands of the
surgeons and the assistants he recon-
mended the wearing OF gloves OF white
Unread which must be sterilized before
use. To protect the wounds from germs
coming from the mouth, he and his as
sistants cover their mouths with gauze
Dandages. He stated that this precau-
ton was necessary, owing TO the fact
that in 30 per cent. OF forty-eight cases
meteorological examination showed that
staphylococcus aureus was present In the
mouths OF healthy persons. SpeakIng
during the course OF an operation ought
to be avoided as much as possible. 70
insure the sterilization OF dressing ma
terials he has devised some methods
which are apparently very useful. THE
most simple and efficacious way of con-
troll is 70 put inside the dressng-box a
piece or paper on which the word "steriI-
ized Is printed. and the paper before
Deing steriliZed is made blue by a soIu-
uoh OF iodine, so that the printing dis
appears. When a temperature sufficient
ior complete sterilization Is produced
WITHIN the apparatus the iodine goes of
ana the words "steriIized" reappears on
the paper. -"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-10
Sims VS., Forts.

(San Francisco Chronicle)
There is much light talk i'm the press
about forcing entrance" 10 fortified har-
bors, the impression being that such
things are as practicable now as they
We're when Farragut went up the Mis-
sissippi TO New Orleans, the reduction of
Alexandria and Manila being cited as
modern instances.
IL Is undoubtedly true that battleshins
can enter ports which are fortified as
were the three just named, but that does
not prove the vulnerability of seaboard
cities where nature and science have
combined to form really modern systems
OF defence. AT New Orleans the Con-
federates had no extended works: their
guns were loaded at the muzzle: thev
lacked the adjuncts of river mines and
electric torpedoes; the stream they had
10 guard was wide and fairly straight
ana they had no searchlights. Forcing en-
trance to New Orleans, was to Admiral
farfdgut, mainly matter of quick steam
ing over familiar course in the smoke
vi ms own broadsides. Al Alexandria
the Iorts We're or the old style with but
lew modern guns and absolutely without
torpedo or mine connections So anti.
quated were the defences that the garri-
SON rabble OF Egyptians, had TO work
the cannon In plain view of the British
neet and thus could not withstand the
ram or small projectiles. With up-to-date
equipment the result, despite the in
terlorlty OF the native soldiers, might have
peeh ulnerent, but as things were, vic
tory Tor the ships was a matter Of course
Manila on the LIST Of May, was no fort
ress at all. 1t depended upon its fleet.
The risks at Santiago would be greater
than that which baffied Montt at VAL
paralso, Da Cana and MeIlo at Rio
Janeiro, and Ito at Wel-hai-wei. Neither
a Farragut nor Dewey would attempt
IT. 1t is In situations like these that dis
cretion proves TO be the better part OF
valor ana the only assurance OF final
success.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-10
HOOLEY ALLEGES BLACKMAIL.
Says Financial Journals Brought
About His Downfall

LONDON, June 9.-Ernest Hooley, who
applied for and received a receiving or
der in bankruptcy yesterday, promises
to make startling revelations regarding
the extent to which blackmailing is pre-
valent in the City portion of London,
and adds that his estate will probably
show surplus Of $4,000. Mr. Hooley
said:
Everybody will be paid in full. / have
not worked alone. i have always been
in a syndicate, and have had all sorts
of people with me- from the highest in
the land to the lowest. l have been max
ing the business and they the profit.
II intend 10 show up the methods of
some Of the financial journals. so that
they will never dare 10 hold up their
heads again, 1t is not gambling or drink
ing that has bankrupted me, but attacks,
without rhyme or reason, by financial
papers, which brought my creditors on
me In bunch. They ridiculed my COM
panies. and decried everything | was
concerned in. Yet l have promoted COM
panies from which l did not make
penny, because the newspapers took all
the profit. / paid one e4OOO0 $500, 0OO),
while "A single article in another paper
cost me $1,000 $4,000"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-10
OLD LADIES' SOFT-SOLE
TENDER-FOOT SHOES,

Our lines of these goods are so
far ahead of the average that We
wish you to examine our Fine Kid
Buskins, Serge Buskins, Kid
Oxfords, Serge and Kid Lace
Shoes, Serge and Kid Congress
Caters, Kid Button Boots.
We bought nice line Of Serge
Lace Shoes and Congress Caters
and Kid Low-Quarter Prince Al
berts, to sell for $1.50; but they
are most too cheap for our trade.
We offer them now for
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-10
SPANISH CABINET COUNCIL.
Philippine situation-spain Not Nov
ing for Pence.

MADRID, June Q, 8 p. M.-The Cabinet
Council was occupied with a long discus
sion of the military situation in the Philip
pines. General Correa, Minister of War,
denied that Captain-General Augustus po-
sltion was desperate, and Senior Sagasta
added that Manila had means of defence
until the arrival of reinforcements. The
Council then adopted important measures,
which are kept secret, Captain Aunon,
Minister of Marine. being authorized to
take whatever measures he considers ne
cessary with reference TO the Philippines,
and Senior Puigceryer, Minister of Finance
being authorized to come to an agreement
with the leaders of the majority In the
Chamber for the passage of the budget
senior Sagasta declared tnat the gov
eminent had mo intention of taking the
initiative i'm negotiating for peace" He
SAID ne was not aware that any Power
was disposed 10 do so.
The government has received no official
dispatch of a new bombardment of San
tiago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-10
CUBA IS CUT OFF.
CABLE COMMUNICATION WITH OUT
Err WORLD SEVERED TUESDAY.
FIGHTING AT GUANTANAMO.
Insurgents Cooperate With Ameri-
can Forces--santiago on the Verge
of observation-disclosures Exchange
Likely TO he Delayed.

| Copyright. 1898, by the Associated Press.)
ON BOARD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
| DISPATCH-BOAT DAUNTLESS, OFF
SANTIAGO DE CUBA. Wednesday night,
June s, via KINGSTON, JAMAICA,
Thursday, June 9--7:30 A. M.-Communi-
cation between the Island OF Cuba and
The outer world was severed yesterday
The Kingston-Santiago cable was cut on
Monday, and the Marblehead. Yankee,
and st. Louis cut the Haitien cable, run
ming into Guantanamo. yesterday. The
ends were buoyed, and Rear-Admiral
Sampson can establish communication
with Washington direct. The Marblehead
also engaged and drove q Spanish gun
boat into Guantanamo harbor and shelled
the Notifications. The insurgents CO.
operated on the land side. The place is
being held until troops arrive. 1t is con-
templated to establish a general base here
Communication between the insurgents
and the fleet is constant. The Cubans
are active and arms, ammunition, and
supplies for them were landed by the
Suwanee yesterday in great quantities.
The insurgents and Spanish fight daily.
SPANlARDS FLEE.
The Marblehead, on Monday. when the
insurgents had pressed forward west OF
Santiago, shelled the Spaniards. who fled
TO the mountains, checkering the path
followed in their retreat with dead and
wounded
Santiago de Cuba is on the verge of
starvation. All the food has been seized
for the army and navy, and the troops
and sailors are on half ratiOnS
Rear-Admiral Sampson has officially de-
clared that the purpose OF the lombard |
ment of Santiago de Cuba was to clear |
the way for the troops. The object has |
been attained.
The Admiral has personally commended |
Ensign Palmer for approaching within |
100 yards of the Spanish batteries at |
night, and learning that the Spaniards
were remounting guns.
EXCHANGE OF HOBSON.
The American naval commander is anx-
ious to bring about the exchange of Lieu
tenant Hobson and his gallant compan-
ions of the Merrimac.
The Admiral sent the Vixen with a flag
Of truce to the entrance of the harbor
yesterday, Offering TO exchange for the
Lieutenant and his party some prisoners
taken from a prize by the Marblehead off
Cienfuegos. Admiral Cervera considered
The matter all night, and sent word to-
lay that he is poweress to act He re-
-erred the matter to the Military Cover
lor, and the latter. in return. referred it
% Captain-General Blanco. a long delay
S probable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-10
IMMuNEs THAT WON'T DO.
They Were Promised Forty Acres
and "a Mule"

ATLANTA, GA. June s.--Captain Will
bur Colvin. who raised a company of
immunes here recently. was to-day in
formed by Colonel p. II. Ray who il re-
cruiting the regiment at Macon. that they
are not acceptable. Captain Colvin held
out as an inducement to the men to join
his company that all immunes would re-
ceive forty acres of land In Cuba and
mule as soon as the war was over,
basing his offer on the bill for the protec-
ton Of homestead settlers who enter the
army or navy during the war. and which
was passed by the Senate June LIST. Cap
tain Colvin says he misunderstood the
true meaning OF the dispatch.
Captain Frank Gordon, a son of General
John IL. Gordon, and former lieutenant
In the Governors Horse Gaard. is re-
cruiting company Of volunteers for Colo
mel Rays regiment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-10
We Are Going to Do the Biggest
Weeks Business of the Season
IN the next six days, beginning to-day with
great collection of absolutely the best
values we've ever been able to give. The
following is but hint of them:
CRASH SUITS AND SKIRTS.


Special for this sale, fine Crash and
Linen Suits. bought to sell at $50, at g..
special lot of Crash Suits. blazer jack
cts, to sell at $3.50.
Beautiful line of Crash Skirts, from
soc. up.
Large line of Extra-Q Quality Linen Skirts
at 81; trimmed in lace, Sl.48.
UMBRELLAS AND PARASOLS.
100 Gloria Umbrellas, with natural-wood
handles, go, zoe. values, at 29c
81 Check and Fancy Parasols. i'm differ
ent styles, at 81 choice
Large line Childrens Fancy Parasols
at 25c. and up.
WHITE GOODS.
and lac. Check Muslins, sheer and
fine, at &c. yard.
Zoe. Striped Fancy Muslins at SC. yard
. and S0c Fine White Piques at 16 2-3c
yard.
Large accumulation of Short Lengths
and Remnants of White Goods, marked
at half price.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Large Tin Dish-Pans at &c.. worth 19c.
t-pound Japanned Sugar Boxes at lOc.,
for the 19c. size
Large Hardwood Ice Bowls at &C.
Iron Hanging Match Safes at lc., worth
Sc. - -
Tin Twin Match Safes at 1c
&c. Soap Shakers at &c.
10c. Tin Mouse Traps at Sc
Tin Cake Cutters, for 1c.