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SUPPLEMENT TO THE TRIBUNE. BUCHANAN. GEORGIA, APRIL 1,1898
MOT
Reviews Report
of the Court.
IS READ IN THE CONGRESS.
A (’onciso Statement of the Views of
This Government Given By Our
Chief Executive.
Washington*, March 28.— The pres¬
ident today sent the following message
to congress:
To the Congress of the United
States:
For some time prior to the visit of
the Maine to Havana harbor our con¬
sular representatives pointed out the
advantages to flow from the visit of
national ships to the Cuban waters, in
accustoming the people to the pres¬
ence of our flag as the symbol of good
will and of our ships in the fulfillment
of the mission of protection to Ameri¬
can interests, even though no imme¬
diate need therefor might exist.
Maine’s Visit Friendly.
Accordingly, on the 24th of January,
last, after conference with the Spanish
minister, in which the renewal of
visits of our war vessels to Spanish
waters was discussed and accepted,
the peninsular authorities at Madrid
and Havana were advised of tlie pur¬
pose of this government to resume
friendly naval visits at Cuban ports,
and that in that view the Maine would
forthwith call at the port of Havana.
This announcement was received by
the Spanish government with appreci¬
ation of the friendly character of the
visit of the Maine and with notification
of intention to return the courtesy by
sending Spanish ships to the principal
ports of the United States. Meanwhile
the Maine entered the port of Havana
on the 25th of January, her arrival
being marked with no special incident
besides tlie exchange of customary sa¬
lutes at ceremonial visits.
The Maine continued in the harbor
of Havana during the three weeks fol¬
lowing her arrival. No appreciable ex¬
citement attended her stay. On the
contrary, a feeling of relief and confi¬
dence followed the resumption of the
long interrupted friendly intercourse.
So noticeable was this immediate effect
on her visit that the consul-general
strongly urged that the presence of
ships in Cuban waters should be kept
up by retaining the Maine at Havana,
or in the event of her recall, by send¬
ing another vessel there to take her
place.
Destroyed 15y Explosion.
At 40 minutes past 9 in the evening
•of 15th of February the Maine was de¬
stroyed by an explosion, by which the
•entire forward part of the ship was
utterly wrecked. In this catastrophe
two officers aud two hundred and
sixty-four of her crew perished, those
of her crew who were not killed out¬
right by her explosion being penned
between decks by the tangle of wreck¬
age and drowned by the immediate
sinking of the hull.
Prompt assistance was rendered by
the neighboring vessels anchored in
the harbor, aid being especially given
by the boats of the Spanish cruiser
Alphonse XII and the Ward line
steamer City of Washington, which
lay not far distant. The wounded
were generously eared for by the au¬
thorities of Havana, the hospitals be¬
ing freely opened to them, while the
earliest recovered bodies of the dead
were interred by tlie municipality in a
public cemetery in the city. Trib¬
utes of grief and sympathy were of¬
fered from all official quarters of the
island.
The appalling calamity fell upon
the people of this country with crush¬
ing force, and for n brief time au in¬
tense excitement prevailed, which, in
a community less just and self-con¬
trolled than ours, might have led to
hasty acts of blind resentment. This
spirit, however, soon gave way to the
calmer processes of reason aud to the
resolve to investigate ihc facts and
await material proof before forming a
judgment as to the cause, the respon¬
sibility, and if the facts warranted, the
remedy due. This course necessarily
recommended itself from the outset to
the executive, for only in the light of
a dispassionately ascertained certainty
could it determine the nature and
measure of its full duty iu tlie matter.
The Court of Inquiry.
The usual procedure was followed,
as in all eases of casualty or disaster
to national vessels of any maritime
state. A naval court of inquiry was at
once organized, composed of officers
well qualified by rank and practical
experience to discharge the onerous
duty imposed upon them. Aided by
a strong force of wreckers and divers,
the court proceeded to make a thor¬
ough investigation on the spot,employ¬
ing every available means for the im¬
partial and exact determination of the
causes of the explosion.
Its operations have been conducted
with the utmost deliberation and judg¬
ment, and while independently pur¬
sued, no source of information was
neglected and the fullest opportunity
was allowed for a simultaneous inves¬
tigation by the Spanish government.
The finding of the court of inquiry
was reached after 23 days of continu¬
ous labor, on the 21st of March, in¬
stant, and having been approved on
the 22d by the commander-in-chief of
the United States naval force on the
North Atianlic station,was transmitted
to the executive.
It is herewith laid before the con¬
gress, together with the voluminous
testimony taken before the court.
Its purpose is, in brief, as follows:
When the Maine arrived at Havana
she was conducted by the regular gov¬
ernment pilot to buoy No. 4, to which
she was moored in from five and one-
half to six fathoms of water.
The state of discipline on board and
the condition of her magazines, boil¬
ers, coal bankers and storage compart¬
ments are passed in review, with the
conclusion that excellent order pre¬
vailed and that no indication of any
cause for an internal explosion existed
in any quarter.
Vessel Suddenly Destroyed.
At 8 o'clock on the evening of Feb¬
ruary 15th everything had been re¬
ported secure and all was quiet.
At 40 minutes past 9 o’clock the
vessel was suddenly destroyed.
There were two distinct explosions,
with a brief interval between them.
The first lifted the forward part of
the ship very perceptibly; the second,
which was more open, prolonged and
of greater volume, is attributed by the
court to the partial explosion of two
or more of the forward magazines.
The evidence of the divers estab¬
lishes that the after part of the ship
was practically intact few/minutes and sank in that
condition a very after the
explosion. The forward part was com¬
pletely demolished./
Upon the evidence of the concurrent
external cause the finding of the court
is as follows:
“At frame 18 the outer shell of the
ship, from a point eleven and one-half
feet from the middle line of the ship
and six feet above the keel when in its
normal position, had been forced up
so as to be now about four feet above
the surface of the water, therefore,
about 34 feet above where it would Vie
had the ship sunk uninjured.
The outside bottom plating is bent
into a reverse V shape, the after wing
of which, about 15 feet broad and 32
feet in length (from frame 17 to frame
25), is doubled back up in itself against
the continuation of the same plating
extending forward.
At frame 18 the vertical keel is brok¬
en iu two and tlie flat keel is bent in¬
to an angle similar to the angle form¬
ed by the outside bottom plates. The
break is now about six feet below the
surface of the water and about 30 feet
above its normal position.
In the opinion of the court, this
effect could have been produced only
by the explosion of a mine situated
under the bottom of the ship at about
frame 18 and somewhat on the port
side of the ship.
Court’s Conclusions.
The conclusions of the court are;
The loss of the Maine was not due
to negligence on the part of any of the
officers or members of her crew.
That the ship was destroyed by the
explosion of a submarine mine, which
caused the partial explosion of two
or more of her forward magazines,and
that no evidence has been obtainable
showing the responsibly of the de¬
struction of the Maine upon any per-
son or persons.
I have directed that the finding oi
the court of inquiry and the views of
this government therein be communi¬
cated to the government of her majes¬
ty, the queenf and I do not permit my¬
self to doubt that the sense of justice
of the Spanisn nation will dictate a
course of action suggested by honor
and the friendly relations of the two
governments.
It will be duty of the executive to
advise the congress of the result, and
in the meantime deliberate considera¬
tion is invoked.
William McKinley.
Executive Mansion, March 28, 1898.
In neither senate or house was there
any debate on reference of president’s
message and other documents to com¬
mittees having charge of our Cuban
relations.
SAYS WE MUST BRACE UP.
London Paper Criticises Washington
Officials For Dallying.
The London Daily Graphic says ed¬
itorially:
“We think it time that Washington
ceased wobbling. Weeks ago it was
said that the starting of the Spanish
torpedo flotilla for the West Indies
would compel America to declare war.
Today the flotilla is steaming straight
for Porto Rico. Meanwhile acute sen¬
ators in Washington and over clever
journalist* in Neve York are planning
ingenious campaigns to fix the odium
of declaring war on Spain.”
TWIN WARSHIPS LAUNCHED.
The Kentucky and Kearsage Christ¬
ened at Newport News.
The first great battleship ever
launched from a private yard in the
south glided into the waters of James
river at Newport News Thursday
morning at the immense plant of New¬
port News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock
company and a little more Ilian an
hour later n second ship, the exact
counterpart of the first one, except in
name, followed.
They were christened respectively
the Kearsage and the Kentucky, proud
and historic names that have just rep¬
resentatives in the splendid fighting
machines just put afloat.
In spite of the fact that the authori¬
ties at Washington had expressed the
desire to have as little ceremony as
possible in connection with the launch¬
ing, the importance of the event was
such as to give it an interest aside
from the mere pomp usually incident,
to au affair of this nature.
Governor Bradley, of Kentucky, in
responding to the toast, “Kentucky,”
said:
“It is Kentucky whose people sym¬
pathize with the oppressed and down¬
trodden of every land and who ear¬
nestly desire that the nation should
prevent further astrocities upon the
suffering people of Cuba, and, if tlie
invetigation should justify, to avenge,
the death of our soldiers, not by de¬
manding an indemnity in money, but
an indemnity in blood.”
SPANISH FLOTILLA MOVES.
Causes Apprehension By Coming
Nearer to Key West.
The navy department daveloped im-
portunt news features Thursday. They
came with rapidity,
first came the definite information
to the department from one of our naval
attaches abroad that tho Spanish tor¬
pedo flotilla had sailed from the Cana¬
ries to Porto Rico. This move has
been watched by the navy department
with intense interest, and is regarded
to some extent as a demonstration
against this country.
The fleet consists of six torpedo
boats and seven torpedo boat destroy¬
ers—thirteen in all—constituting one
of the most formidable torpedo squad¬
rons now afloat. As soon as the tele¬
gram making the announcement was
received it was taken to the white
house and laid before the president,
A long conference followed this, be¬
tween the president and Secretary
Long and Mr. Roosevelt, as to the.
course this government should adopt.
There is a very decided current of
sentiment among naval officers, in elud¬
ing some of the highest, in favor of
decisive and immediate action. They
say that from a naval stragetic view it
would be most unfortunate at this
time,to have this great flotilla brought
within easy reach of our squadron at
Key West.
RYDER GIVES NAMES.
Brother of Dead flan Says Lynchers
Are Well Known.
Dr. C. A. Ryder, brother of I)r. W.
L. Ryder, who was lynched at Talbot-
ton, Ga., last July, has written a
highly sensational letter to Governor
Atkinson m which he gives the names
of the men who, he allies, are guilty
of the lynching of his brother.
The governor forwarded the letter
to the solicitor to be presented to the
grand jury at Talbotton. He also wir¬
ed Dr. C. A. Ryder, at Gainesville,
telling him to proceed in person to
Talbotton and lay before the solicitor
all the additional information in his
possession which bears on the case.
Dr. Ryder in his letter names the
following prominent citizens of Talbot
county as having been implicated in
the lynching:
Dr. “Billy” Bryan, Will Parker,
Albert Owen, "Will Leonard, Tim
Leonard, John Parker, Riley Parker,
“Til” Harris, and Finley Greene.
The letter is sensational in every de¬
tail. The writer affirms that every one
in Talbot county knows the names of
the lynchers, and charges that threats
have been made against him if he did
not drop the investigation. He states
that the case was worked up by a Pink¬
erton detective, and gives the sources
through which the information was re¬
ceived.
ORDERS TO NAVAL MILITIA.
New York and Massachusetts Volun¬
teers Called Out.
A dispatch to The Boston Herald
from Washington says:
“For the first time the naval militia
is called into service and the governors
of Massachuseets and New York are
requested to direct their naval militia
to assume charge of the monitors as¬
signed a few days ago for thq protec¬
tion of the harbors of Boston and.
New York, in conjunction with the
land fortifications.
“The orders sent to Governor Wol¬
cott, of Massachusetts, and Governor
Black, of New York, for transmission
to the commanding officers of the state
naval militia, inform them that they
will be directed to assume charge of
the two monitors assigned to each of
those states, to assist iu the second
line of defense.
Gained 33 Pound* in 5 Week*.
From the lUj-Slander, Macomb, III,
Alderman Louis W. Camp, of our city, has
quite astonished his friends, by a remark-
uble gain in woiglit. He has gained 22 pounds
In five weeks, Those of his friends
who do not know the facts of his sick.
ness will read with interest Clio following:
“I was broken down in health nnd utter¬
ly miserable,” said Mr. Camp much to our of re¬
porter. “I was unable to work tlie
time nnd so badly afflicted with a form of
stomach trouble that life was a veritable
nightmare.
“I tried various remedies, but during the
•is months of my sickness I obtained no re¬
lief. I had always been a robust, healthy
man and sickness bore heavily upon me.
'’About two years ago I was advised to
try Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Palo Peo¬
ple. I purchased one box and received so
much benefit that I used live more nnd was
entirely cured, trained hrenfy-two pounds
in Jlce weeks. Since I stopped taking the
pills I have scarcely had au ache or pain.
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Interviewing the Alderman.
“Hr. Williams’ Pink rills restored mo to
health and I most heartily recommend
them.”
L. W. Camp on oath says that the forego¬
ing statement is true.
W. W. Um.oAN, Notary Public,
Following is the physician's condition. certificate as
to Mr. Camp’s present
I am a regularly licensed physician of
Macomb, McDonough County, III. I have
very recently examined Mr. L. W. Camp as
to his general physical condition, and find
the same to ho all that couid he desired,
appetlto and digestion good, sleeps well,
and lias ali the evidences of being in a good
physical condition. Sam’l Rtrs-mim, M. this D. j
Subscribed and sworn to before mo j
30th day of September, 1897.
IV. W. Mi loan', Notary Public. j
Apple Trees.
Apple trees are allowed to grow too j
much wood and are not cut back sufli- !
eiently in some orchards. One m the ;
1 ending horticulturists states Unit, a j
large apple tree requires more room !
than a forest tree, and in some eases !
it may he necessary to cut away three-
fourths of each tree so as to afford
plenty of room for all anil admit air
Mid sunlight.
A Good Honest Doubter
is si person we like to meet. Wo like to have
Euch a man try Tettei lne. lie will bo more en¬
thusiastic than anybody else once he’s cured
e.ud convinced. Tetterine is for Tetter. Ecze¬
ma, Ringworm and all skin diseases. 50 cents
a Fox ;it drug stores, or by mail from J. T.
Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga.
decided The Russian to adopt government,, tho metric system. it is reported, has j |
Chew Star Tobacco—The best.
Smoke Sledge Cigarettes.
A man sold, m forgives an Injury until after
Jt<5 lias availed himself of an opportunity to get
rcen.
Don’t Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your T.ife Awr.y
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag-
netic. full of life, nerve and vigor, take No To-
Bac, the wonder-worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, 50c or fl. Cure guaran¬
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
George M. Pullman's library in tils Chicago
house contained 546 volumes appraised at
$ 21 ii, 2i. The other contents of the library were
appraised at $10,339.
To Cure a Cold In One Bay.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund money if it fails tooure. 25c.
Some husbands never think of telling their
wives anything until after they have found it.
out for themselves.
Take B. B. B. For All Diseases
Arising from Impure Blood, Rheumatism, Scrof" $1.0®
ula, Catarrh, all Skin and Blood Diseases. 1,
*er large bottle, 3 for $2.50, at druggists, or sen
lor Atlanta, price, express paid, by wonderful Blood Balm free. Co.
Ga. f-fif'Books of cures
Oil, What: Splendid Coffee.
Mr. Goodman, Williams. Co., III., writes:
“From one package Kalzer’s German Coffee
Berry costing 15c I grew 300 lbs. of better
coffee than I can buy in stores at 30 cents a
lb.” a. c. 7
A package of this coffee and big seed and
plant catalogue is sent you by John A.
Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis., upon re¬
ceipt of 15 cents stamps and this notice.
Actors who wear stove-pipe hats ought to be
able to draw well.
Educate Tour Bowels With Cascarets.
10c, Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
25c. If C. C. C. fall, druggists-refund money.
Even if a mail isn’t well up in the social scale
ho dislikes to he cut by his barber.
I can recommend Piso’s Cure for Consump¬
tion to Ft. sufferers from Asthma.—E. 1). Town-
SENk, Howard, IVis., May 4, 1894.
Deafness Caiinot'Be Cured
by local applications, as they cannot reach tlie
diseased portion of the ear. There fs only one
way to cure deafness, and that fs by constitu¬
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an in¬
flamed condition of the mucous lining of tho
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets in¬
flamed you have a rumbling sound or imper¬
fect hearing, and when it is entirely closed
Deafness Is the result and unless tlie inflam¬
mation can be taken out and this tube restored
to its normal condition, hearing will be de¬
stroyed forever. Nine cases out of ten are
caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an in¬
flamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
Wo will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that can¬
not be cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O.
Sold by Family Druggists. 75c. best.
Hall's I’iiis are the
Fits permanently cured. No fits or ne rvous-
ness a iter first day’s use of Dr. Kline's G rent.
Nerve Restorer. $'J trial bottle and treatise free.
Da. R. H. Kline. Ltd., 931 Arch St., Phils.. Pa.
Truffles will soon be cultivated on scientific
principles and are likely to become cheaper.
To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25c.
If C. C. C. fa i 1 to cure, druggists refund money.
The estimate of the number of tramps in tho
United States varies between 40,000 and 00,000.
Dyspepsia, Indigestion and all Stomach
troubles cured by Taber’s Pepsin Write Compound. Dr. Taber
Jlfg. Sample bottle Savannah, mailed Ga. free.
Co.,
Boilers. Engines, Etc.
Read the advertisement of Avery & McMillan
In another column of this paper.
The Modern Generation of Men.
Physically men nre better today than o rep
before. Our college youth lire, as a general
thing, magnificent specimens. The constltiv
tlonally weak and nervous* though they may
never become athletes, can greatly increase
their strength and restore tranquility aid of Hostet¬ to tho
nervous system by the efficient
ler's stomach Hitters, which also remores
malarial, kidney, dyspeptic and billions
trouble.
The trouble market Is easy ami it can always
bo borrowed at low rates.
Benaty Is Blood Deep.
Clean Wood mcatiB a clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar¬
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all im¬
purities from ttie body. Begin blackheads, to-day ta
banish pimples, boils, blotches, by taking
and that sickly bilious complexion
Cascarets,—beauty for ten cents. All drug¬
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, 10c, 25c, 50c.
During 1S97 more than (i.OUO.OUO froaon sheep
find lambs were imported into the United
Kingdom.____
Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for children
tee tiling, softens the gums, reduces inflamma¬
tion. allays pain, cures wiml colic. 25ci a bottle.
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OK® JEWJOY®
Both tho method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys¬
tem effectually, dispels colds, head¬
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
or jy remedy of its kind ever pro-
( j llce( T pleasing to the taste and ac-
c } tabie to the st0 mach, prompt in
acwon . ana , , beneficial »enenciai in m its its
effects, prepared only liom the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known. in
Syrup of Figs is for sale 50
cent bottles by all leading drug¬
gists. Any reliable druggist will who
may not have it on hand pro¬
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to t,l’y it. Do llOt accept any
gjjbgtitlrtO
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
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FRICK COMPANY
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Presses, Grain Separators.
Chisel Tooth and Solid Saws, Saw Teeth,
Inspirators, Injectors, Engine Repairs and a
full iine of Brass Goods.
Send for Catalogue and Prices.
AVERY & McMillan,
SOUTHERN MANAGERS.
Nos. 51 & 53 S. Forsyth St., ATLANTA, GA.
Fruit
Trees and Vines become
hardier, and their products bet¬
ter colored and better flavored
when liberally treated with
fertilizers containing at leas*
io% actual
Potash
IPPPP rKCC An what illustrated Potash book is, and which how tell* it
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GERMAN KALI WORKS,
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