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TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR.
MAINE BLOWN OP
Big United States Battleship
Destroyed in the Har­
bor of Havana.
Over a Hundred Sailors Dead
and the Vessel a To­
tal Wreck.
EXPLOSION WAS TERRIFIC
Entire City Shaken and Win­
dows Broken in Many of
the Houses.
Cause of Disaster Not Known
When the Early Reports
Were Sent.
THEN EWS AT WASH INGTON
Navy Department Informed by
Captain Sigsbee but No
Details Given.
Asked That Public Opinion Be
Suspended Until Fur-
ther Reports.
HAVANA, Fob. 17.—At 9:46 o'clock a
terrible explosion took place on board
the United States battleship Maine in
Havana harbor. Many were killed and
wounded. All the boats of the Spanish
cruiser Alfonso XII are assisting. As
yet the cause of the explosion is not
apparent.
The explosion shook the whole city
and windows were broken in many
houses.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press has conversed with several of the
wounded sailors and understands from
them that the explosion took place
while they were asleep, so that they
can give no particulars as to the cause.
It is believed the explosion occurred in
a small powder magazine. What re­
mains of the Maine is burning.
The wildest consternation prevailed
in Havana.
Over Oue Hundred Dead.
Captain Sigsbee and the other officers
have been saved. It is estimated that
over 100 of the crew were killed, but it
is impossible as yet to give exact de­
tails. Admiral Manterola has ordered
that boats of all kinds should go to the
.assistance of the Maine and her
wounded. The Havana firemen are
giving aid, tending carefully to the
wounded as they are brought on shore.
Captain Sigsbee says the explosion
occurred in the bow of the vessel. He
received a wound,in the head. Orders
were given to the other officers to save
themselves as best they could. The
latter, who were literally thrown from
their bunks in their night clothing,
gave the necessary orders with great
self possession and bravery.
Spanish Admiral Manterola believes
that the first explosion was of a gren­
ade shell that was hurled over the navy
yard.
SIGSBEE SENDS A REPORT.
Asks That -Public Opinion Be Withheld
for the Present.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.—The secre­
tary of the navy received the following
telegram from Captain Sigsbee:
"Maine blown up in Havana harbor,
9:40, and destroyed. Many wounded
and doubtless more killed and drowned.
Wounded and others on board Spanish
man-of-war and Ward line steamer.
Send lighthouse tenders from Key
West for orew and few pieces of equip­
ment still above water. No one had
other clothes than those upon him.
"Public opinion should be suspended
till further report. All officers believed
to be saved. Jenkins and Merritt not
yet accounted for.^ Many Spanish offi­
cers, including representatives of Gen­
eral Blanco, now with me and express
sympathy,"
The secretary of the navy received
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anotner cltSpatcu ironti Key West UT the
same time with the above, but its con­
tents were not made public.
The orders for the lighthouse tenders
were at once sent to Key West in plain
language, thus avoiding the delay that
would have arisen from the use of
cipher.
LONG HAS LITTLE TO SAY.
Is of the Opinion the Explosion Was of
Accidental Origin.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17. Secretary
long received Captain Sigsbee's dis­
patch but a few minutes before the
Associated Press dispatches from Ha­
vana were handed to him. He received
the news with apparent calm and bis
first act was to comply with Captain
Sigsbee's request that assistance be
sent from Key West. He immediately
wired Captain Forsythe at Key West
to proceed with the naval tender Fern
to Havana harbor.
Secretary Long then sent for Captain
Dickens and the two discussed Captain
Sigsbee's brief telegram. While neither
the secretary nor Captain Dicktsns me
inaUnal to discuss the probable cause
of the accident, several suggestions
were ventured upon. They believe
that it may have been caused by a firo
in the bunkers, heating the bulkhead
near .a magazine, or that an accident
may iavo occurred while inspecting
high explosives for torpedoes. Of
course this is mere speculation and the
secretary is anxiously waiting a more
detailed report from Captain Sigsbee.
ONE OF OUR BEST VESSELS.
The Maine Was a llattieship of the Sec­
ond Class.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.—The Maine is
a battleship of the second class and is
regarded as one of the best ships in the
new navy. She was built at the Brook­
lyn navyyard and is 818 ft. long, 75 ft.
broad, 21.6 mean draught and 6,082
tonj displacement. She carries four
10-inch and six 6-inch breechloading
guns in her main battery, and seven 0
pounder and eight 1-pounder rapid-fire
guns and four gatlings in her second­
ary battery, and four Whitehead torpe­
does. The comnmuder of the Maine,
Captain Sigsbee, is a favorite in the
navy department.
The Maine was built in New York in
1890 at a cost of $3,588,000. She had a
steel hull and a complement of 874
men.
DE LOME IS GONE
Former Spanish Minister Says
Farewell to Washington.
BAILS FOR EUE0FE AT 01TGE
Large Delegation Prom the Diplomatic
Corps Gives Hi•» a Hearty An 1C
voir at the Statiou.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17. The late
Spanish minister, Senor Dupuy ile
Lome, accompanied by Mme. de Lome,
their two sons and a Spanish valet, in it,
Washington at 4 p. m. for ITew York,
whence they sail at once for Liverpool.
A large delegation from the diplomatic
corps, accompanied by their wives,
gave a hearty au revoir at the station
to their late associate.
Senor du Bosc, the Spanish charge
d'affaires, was busy at the legation
office during the day with extended
communications just received from
Madrid. These did not relate to the
recent incident. The legation is now
turning its attention to other subjects,
mainly to the new commercial treaty
between Spain and the United States.
Mr. du Bose has not been officially ad­
vised from Madrid of the appointment
of Senor Luis Polo Bernabe as minis­
ter at Washington.
Will Not Compliment lie Lome.
LONDON, Feb. 17.—The Madrid corre­
spondent of The Times says: In the
official acceptance of Senor Dupuy de
Lome's resignation the usual compli­
mentary phrase appreciative of his
services will be omitted. In this man­
ner Spain hopes to satisfy the United
States and to end the question.
RECEIVED A SET BACK.
Woman Suffraee Proposition in Iowa
Turned Dawn Temporarily.
DES MOINES, Feb. 17.—The house,
killed the woman suffrage proposition
to submit an amendment to the people
by a vote of 50 to" 47. Ladd changed
his vote and a reconsideration
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TOT UNITED ACM
l. saders of the Several Silver
Parties Issue Addresses
to the Public.
Enemies of the Gold Standard
Must Work Together to
Be Successful.
Conference in the Interest of
Fusion in Session at
Minneapolis.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.—The addresses
on behalf of the Democratic, Populist
and Silver Republican parties, which
are the result of the conferences which
have been in progress among the lead­
ers of these parties at the capital for
the past few weeks, were issued during
the day. They seek to unite the mem­
bers of three parties in future elections
upon the financial issue as the question
of paramount importance and are sep­
arate appeals to each of the parties to
consolidate all along the line for this
purpose. The address to Democrats is
signed by Senator James K. Jones of
Arkansas, chairman of the Democratic
national committee, and is endorsed by
the Democratic congressional commit­
tee that of the Populists by Senator Ma­
rion Butler, chairman of the Populist
national'committee, and the 25 other
Populist members of the senate and
house, and that of the Silver Republic­
ans by Chairman Charles A. Tuv.no
and the Silver Republicans in the sen­
ate and house and also by ex-Senator
Dubois.
The Democratic Address.
The address of the Democratic lead­
ers, after reciting the position of the
present administration on the financial
question and reviewing at length the
currency*'measures proposed by Secre­
tary Gage and the monetary commis­
sion, says:
In view of the great principles involved
and of the 'danger so close at hund we
urge the people everywhere to arouse
themselves and at once to take steps to
save themselves and their children lrom
the fetters now being openly forged to
bind them. In recent years there have
been a number of instances of congres­
sional districts where the advocates of
gold and monopoly were largely outnum­
bered by their opponents, and where,
nevertheless, by a failure to unite and net
together, friends of the gold standard
have been successful. Thus, as the result
of a personal or partisan wrangle, the
cause of ti-u ill and justice has been over­
shadowed, the interest of humanity ig­
nored and the greatest, good to the gov­
ernment subordinated to an ignoble
strite. We appeal to you to let this nut
be tile case again.
Victory 1'rtdlcti il if United.
Our only danger is in division. If we
are in earnest we must have harmony
Amongst ourselves. If there Should be
those who would divide us, let them be
summarily and emphatically rebuked by
the people, who have none but high and
patriotic motive:
After the bold declaration of the admin­
istration in favor of the gold standard no
sincere bimetallist can ever again, by his
vote or influence, give aid or encourage­
ment to the Republican party.
The issue is joined we cannot avoid it
if We would. Either the friends of bimet­
allism or the advocates of the gold stand-,
ard, trusts and monopolies must succeed.
Who is not for us is against us. We are
asking no man to abandon his party or
change his politics. We ask no one to
yield any principle^ but in this great con­
test we do appeal to all good men to stand
solidly together for liberty and humanity,
and strike down forever this conspiracy
of gold and monopoly.
SILVERITE CONFERENCE.
Prominent Advocates of the White Metal
Gathering at Minneapolis.
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb, 17.—Senator Ma­
rion Butler and Senator Dubois have
arrived here to attend the 'silver confer
ence. Senator Butler said the purpose
was to bring about "not fusion but
honorable co-operation." He did not
think the so-called mid-roader, who
was only one in a thousand, would
stand out against it. The situation in
Minnesota is so similar to that in many
other Western states that the decision
of this conference will be looked upon
as forming a precedent for action.
CJiief Estimator Douglas Su/cliles.
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn:, Feb. 17.
—Chief Douglas of the last estimating
corps committed suicide near his homai''
here. Pending an investigation of tjj»
coroner, no cause can be given for tho
deen.
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BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA FRIDAY, FEB. 18, 1898
NOT WARMLY RECEIVED.
Proposition For a General New England
strike DOIIK Not Moot With Favor.
BOSTON, Feb. 17.—Tho proposition of
the American Federation of Labor to
order a general strike in tho textile
mills of New England seems to meet
with a decidedly cool reception in the
manufacturing centers where at pres­
ent there is no trouble. There are two
reasons put forward for this:
First, that the operatives do not see
what they are to gain by it, and sec­
ond, they have pledged in the best of
faith their financial help to carry on
the struggle in New Bedford. In sev­
eral cities th» operatives met to discuss
the general strike proposition. Only in
New Bedford was any sympathy shown
for it.
Amended by the Labor Committee.
WASHINGTON,Feb.17.—TheGrosvenor
bill for the arbitration of labor disputes
was reported back to the house with
amendments by the committee on
labor. The amendments require the
arbitration board to commence their
hearing within five days from the date
of the appointment of the third arbitra­
tor and to file their award in 20 days
therefrom.
Pittsburg Municipal Elections.
PITTSBURG, Feb. 17.—The municipal
election here resulted in a decided vic­
tory for the Republicans, notwithstand­
ing tho division in their ranks cauBed
by tho municipal league or reform
ticket.
MRS. BERTOCH CONFESSES.
Iowa Woman, Under Arrest Details the
Killing of Her Husband.
CLINTON la., Feb., 17.—Mrs, Ernes­
tine B^rtoch, who is under arrest
charged with complicity in the murder
of her first husband, Charles Selhausen,
has confessed the details of the crime.
She says Theodore Bertooh, whom she
afterwards married, put poison in pre­
serves in the presence of herself and
her soil, William Selheusen. Her hus­
band ate heartily of the preserves and
died. Bertoeh is now on trial for the
crime, but his wife's confession cannot
be used against him.
Lloyds Steamer Ashore.
CALCUTTA, Feb. 17.—The Austrian
Lloyds steamer Medusa, from Trieste,
Dec. 30, via Bombay, Jan. 19, for Ran­
goon, is reported ashore at the Anda­
man islands, in the Bay of Bengal.
Assistance has been sent her.
BANKRUPTCY HILL
House Agrees to Take the Fi­
nal Vole Saturday Next.
LOUD BILL COMES U? S00i?iPARIS
Uuitiilinoiis Consmit Given Tor Considera­
tion of the Much Dlstmsst'tl Toftta)
Meuituro iUitrcli 1, uiul 3.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.—The houso
put iff a busy day. The time was de­
voted to the consideration of bills and
joint, ^resolutions presented under the
call of committees and l(j of more or
less publio importance were passed.
An order was also entered by unani­
mous consent for the consideration of
the Loud bill relating to second class
mail matter on March 1, 2 and 3, and
the order for th^ consideration of the
tlankruptoy bill was modified so that
the final vote shall be taken on Satur­
day, Jbstead of Monday, as arranged
last week.
PISCUSSED PACIFIC ROADS.
Resolution of Inquiry Precipitates a
lively Debate In the Sen Ate*
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17. —A resolution
of inquiry offered by Mr. Harris (Kan.)
precipitated a spirited discussion of the
Pacific railroad question in the senate.
The resolution called upon the attorney
general for the reasons which induced
him to abandon his plan of redeeming
the first mortgage bonds of the Kansas
Paoifio branch of the Union Pacific aud
having the road operated by a receiver.
Mr. Harris denounced the present plan
to sell the road at the bid of the reor­
ganization committee as defrauding
the government of something more
than $6,000,000. Mr. Foraker (O.) ex­
plained the view taken of the matter
by the administration, showing the
president was convinced tho reorgan­
ization committee proposed to pay for
the»road all that it was worth. The
resolution waB finally passed in
amended form.
IV ClCl
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Blown Out Into Lake Erie at
Buffalo and Are Believed
to Have Perished.
Heavy Wind Prevailed, Caus­
ing the Ice to Break Away
From the Shore.
No Authentic Information Re­
garding the Loss of the
Clara Nevada.
BUFFALO, N. Y., Feb. 17.—A number
of men, estimated at between 20 and 30,
who were fishing through the ice on
Lake Erie several miles up the lake,
are believed to have lost their lives or
are adrift on the ice on the lake. A
heavy wind blowing from the East
caused the ice to break away from the
shore and nothing can now be seen or
heard of the men. A large rescue
party are on their way through a blind­
ing snow storm up the lake shore, but
will not return before morning.
HOPE FOR HER SAFETY.
Conflicting Rumors Itegarding the Clara
Nevada.
SEATTLE, Wash., Feb. 17.—No fur­
ther news has been received concerning
the reported loss of the Clara Nevada
in Alaskan waters. Owing to the
many conflicting rumors hopes for her
safety have not yet been abandoned.
On account of the remoteness of tho
Bcene of the reported disaster, it is
impossible to get anything authentic.
Unless some unexpected steamer ar­
rives no definite news is expected for
several da.va.
THE RUINS COLLAPSED.,
Walls of the Union Storage Building
Fall, Burying Several Boys.
PITTSBURG, Feb. 17.—The south wall
of the Union Storage company's build­
ing, which was destroyed in the big
fire last Wednesday, fell shortly before
11 a. m. A number of boys were at
play about the ruins and it is believed
that at least five were caught by the
falling wall and are buried under the
debris.
Two persons, Samuel Lewis, a colored
man, and Charles Cramer, a boy, were
taken out alive. They were not dan­
gerously hurt. Young Cramer says a
number of his companions were caught
I under the wall. A large force is clear
S ing the debris. Parts of the wall still
standing are in an extremely dangerous
condition and the searchers are in dan­
ger of being buried.
IS CALMING
DOWN.
Interest in the Zola Trial. However, Is
Unab.itml.
PAUIS, Fob. 17.—The excitement
caused by the Zola trial has greatly
abated, but the interest is absorbing
and grows daily. When the trial is
finished the discussion will be moved
to the chamber of deputies and tho
senate, where the cabinet will be on its
trial.
There are still 13 witnesses.to be ex­
amined, and then will come the ad­
dresses of the advocates general, M.
Van Casset, M. Laborie and M. Clem
enceau. M. Laborie is expected to
speak-four or five hours. M. Zola will
speak very briefly.
UNDER MILITARY ~ARREST.
Prominent Officers of the Iowa National
Guard Accused of a Serious Offense.
DES MOINES, Feb. 17.—John Hume,
W. H. S. Matthews, Emory Worthing
ton, all prominent officers in the Iowa
National Guard, will, it is stated,
placed under military arrest, charged'
with tampering with the returns at the
first election of commander of the first
brigade. The case involving contested
points in the election has been pending
in the supreme court for years.
Gold Near tvinnipeg.
WINNIPEG, Man., Feb. 17. —A find of
rich gold bearing quartz is reported
from Black Island lake, Winnipeg.
This is near Hale river, where gold
quartz has been found and more or loss
developed. The vein is 6aid to be over
12 feet wide and pans gold freely.
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Cat LegfclntiTe Salaries*
LONDON, Feb. 17.—A dispatch to Tho
Times from Montevideo says: The
new council of state has red need the
salaries of members of the legislature
by one-half. The reduction, according
to the dispatch, removes a prolific'
source of political corruption.
PRICE: FIVE CENTS.
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PEASANTS IN OPEN REVOLT.
Seriou* rifjlitini and l.oss «f Life lu Por­
tion* of IlunBiirye
VIENNA, Feb. 17.—The agrarian so­
cialist movement in Hungary is becom­
ing most serious. At Kistarkany, in
the Kaschau district, 1,001) peasants are
in open revolt. They have murdered
the local magistrate and are holding
the village against the troops «ent to
restore order.
At Agrad, in tho same district, in a
desperate fight between the gendarmes
and the peasants, 4 wero killed and 20
wounded.
There have been many arrests and
much disorder in other districts.
POPULACb. PREFfeR WAR.
Spaniard* Enraged at Tnllc of Apology to
Uncle Ram.
LONDON, Feb. 17.—A speoial from
Madrid says the populace of that city
is greatly enraged owing to the belief
that the Spanish cabinet has apologized
to the United States. The populace,
the dispatch adds, is opposed to such a
course and exceedingly hostile to the
government, and may make a demon­
stration. In conclusion the dispatch
says:
"The people prefer war to an apology,
thinking that Spain will suffer tho
least thereby, as war would be exceed­
ingly disastrous to tho large commerce
of the United States."
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OFFICIALS EXONERATED.
Minnesota Prison Investigation Commis­
sion Files Its Report.
ST. PAUL, Feb. 17.—The commission
appointed some months ago to investi­
gate the charges that some of the con­
victs of the state prison at Stillwater
had been, subjected to cruelty by. JP.ej^
uty Warden Lemon has filed its report
with Governor Clough. The substance
of the report is as follows:
"We find that none of the charges
against any of the officers of the prison
of cruelty to convicts, or of any other
character, have been sustained, and we
exonerate them all from any suspicion
of improper treatment of the convicts
ander their charge and we find that
the prison is in excellent condition,
both as a place for the confinement of
criminals and as to its general conduct
•nd management, and so thoroughly
were we convinced on all these points
that wo congratulate tk state upon its
possessing such au unexceptional penal
institution as the state prison at Still­
water."
Stood Well in tiie Community.
CHICAGO, Feb. 17. William P.
Moody, an employe of the banking firm
of Duulap Bros., has been arrested on
the charge of emboz zling $29,000 from
the funds of the Oak Park Building
and Loan association. Moody stood
high in"" the estimation of his employ­
ers and in the suburb of Oak Park, in
which ho lived.
The Doctor Was DiHcliargpti.
MAKSHALLTOWN, la.^ Feb. 17.—K. C.
Roberts, the Christian Scientist physi­
cian, who was arrested two weeks ago
opon the death of Mrs. Rachuel Ram
baugh on the instance of the coroner,
Dr. F. P. Lierle, who desired to convict
him of illegitimate practice of medi­
cine, has been discharged.
Will Have to Dificliarce Coal.
PORT SAID, Feb. 17.—The first class*
British battleship Victorious, which
sailed from Malta on Feb. 11 for China,
and which went ashore outside the bar
while entering this port, will have to
discharge her coal and probably her
guns before she can be floated.
Cuban Amazon Captnred.
HAVANA, Feb. 17.—It is announced
in Spanish circles that Senorita Isabel
Rubio, who is described as an Amazon,
was captured after being wounded in a
skirmish between a detachment of
Spanish troops and some insurgents in
the province of Pinar del Rio.
Granted Temporary Liberty.
FRANKFORT, Ky., Feb. 17.—The
tourt of appeals entered an order grant­
ing the seven Covington councilmen
who are confined in jail by order of
Judge Tervin liberty temporarily. The
order directs an appeal to be taken to
the court of appeals and grants bail to
the respondents pending the hearing of
the case on appeal.
Big Water Power Deal.
KAUKAUNA, Wis., Feb. 17.—The deal
by which the power at Quinesseo and
the paper and pulp mills, with 1,000
acres of land, passes from the hands of
the Quinesseo company to the Kim
berly & Clark company, will be con­
summated this week. The price paid
is about 1800,000.
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