Pike County Democrat, Volume 28, Number 43, Petersburg, Pike County, 4 March 1898 — Page 6

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SPAIN MUST DETERMINE. President and Cabinet Face a Serious Contingency. Actual Sander Berognlxed —The Cabinet Meet in c Dissolves with the Accepted Coueiinton that the Country Must be Made Ready for War. Washington, Feb. 26.—Not in many years has the White House cabinet room known such a discussion as took place where yesterday. The president and his advisers faced the contingency of war squarely and resolutely. For the first time in this adminstra* tion the question of arming and fight* ing to sustain the honor of the country was considered. There was no disposition to mini* mize the danger. The president and the cabinet were of one mind, that the course toward Spain must be firm, and that, if war was threatened, it should not be avoided at the expense of honor. The discussion covered the emergencies, increase of the navy, the size of the army that would be required, the probable duration of hostilities, the cost and the method of providing for it. If the court of inquiry had reported and war had been declared, the cabinet meeting could not have been of more serious import. At the same time that the president and cabinet went over the field of preparation for war in their minds they talked of the possible Outcome with peace and honor. As stated elsewhere, there was *not presented to the cabinet proofs that the Maine had been destroyed by design. but it was agreed that the whole tendency of developments was to im* press the belief that the report would be against the theory of accident. The cabinet meeting dissolved with the accepted conclusion that the nation must be made ready for peace or war. with the choice largely left to Spain to determine—peace by reparation for the loss of the Maine, war by refusal to meet the responsibility. 4 PENDING THE REPORT.

Absolutely Xo Light Shed t-'pon the Find* tags of the Hoard of lnquir} at Havana. Wamtixotox, Feb. 26.—In spite o! the stories that come from unofficial sources in Havana as to sensational developments in connection with the work of the divers in the Maine's hull, the administration remains firm in its statement that there is no creditable evidence one way or the other as to the cause of the disaster, and holds to its purpose to'await the conclusion of the investigation now making by the court of inquiry. The Spanish legation was equally in the dark as to any of the discoveries I reported from sources that are not ( cited, as was shown by the message from ( apt.-lien. lUaneo. Secretary Long has been under a heavy and almost constant strain ever since he was awakened in the middle of the night a week ago last Tuesday, and now that matters are. at least for the time being, in a quieter state, has withdrawn from the navy department or gone away for a few days' rest, leaving Assistant Secretary Roosevelt to manage the department. The latter has been thoroughly- advised at every step of the secretary's policy of treatment of the Maine affair, so that there is not likely to be any c'lange in that respect caused by the temporary assumption of the duties of secretary by Mr. Roosevelt. Just before the department closed-she had won! of the sailing of the cruiser Montgomery from Tampa for Key West. I'p to that time the vessel had been given no orders, so that the date of her departure for Havana, if she is to go at all, is conjectural. The ship went to Tampa, instead of Key West, on her return from San Domingo, iu order to facilitate the speedy return to his duties in Washington of (.'apt. Crowninshield, the chief of the navigation bureau. who saved u full day by the j movement. The Castine. the second of the I'nited [-States war ships on the south Atlantic ! station.arrived yesterday at liarbudoes, ' where she joined the Cincinnati. It j may be t at the Castine will go tc Martinique to be docked, as she is iu need of cleaning after her tropical service. Since so muph depends on the report of the court of inquiry it may be interesting to note that so far Secretary Ia>ng does not know when to expect this important document, up to this j time having heard nothing from any of the members on this point. He rather expeeted that the court, which 1 has complete power to work on its own j lines, would wind up«its work at Hai vana before leaving, so as to avoid the j necessity for a return.trip. One member of the cabinet had a more definite opinion on the subject, expecting to receive the report from the court about the middle of next week. There is reason to believe that meantime. and to prepare for the reception of a report that would show the disaster to be other than the result of an accident, some of the officials of the administration have been looking up the subject of indemnities, so as to i*v the foundation of a case, in the event it should be decided to resort to that method of settlement. There are a large number ©f precedents which will aid the authorities in shaping their aetion in this direction when the facts are fully established. While none of the cases show the fearful loss of life sustained by the Mai no explosion, yet they include many instances in which the United States has adopted energetic measures to redress the killing of American citizens in foreign countries. In a general way. these methods of redress have inclmied demands for indemnity, proclamation* excluding the war ships of the offending nation from our harbors, display of force, non-intercourse, withdrawal ol our minister, reprisal and blockade

WORKING ON SUNDAY. n»« Unusual Sight Presented at the LttfM Island Navy Yard- Literally Crowded with Visitors—Repairs to Vessels la and Oat of Commission Being Rapidly Poshed Forward Recruiting of Men for the Navy Continues. Philadelphia, Feb. 28.—League Island navy yard literally swarmed with visitors yesterday in consequence of the report from Washington that the cruisers Columbia and Minneapolis, the double turreted monitor Miantonomah and the ram Katahdin had been ordered to go into commission, with dispatch. Both cruisers have skeleton crews aboard, while the monitor has been lying at her dock for several years, and the Katahdin since last winter. None of the naval officials at the yard would say anything relating to the future movements of the vessels, but from workmen it was learned that the commission orders had been issued. This was borne out by the faet that all day a large force of men in the con-' struction and repair departments were actively at work on the Miantonomah and the Katahdin. Visitors were kept off these boats, and only those having friends among the officers and crews of the crujsera were allowed on board. The repairs to the monitor are all oi a minor nature and will be completed by Tuesday. Over 20 men have already been detailed for her, and it is said her full complement of 130 will be made up' as rapidly as possible. A large force of men were busy on the Katahdin. improving her ventilating apparatus and fitting her with steam pipes. This work will only take a few days. Sunday work at League island is very unusual and yesterday's activity is taken to indicate that the n$vy department intends to get the vessels there ready for sailing at a moment's notice. Late yesterday afternoon steam was gotten up on board the monitor for the purpose of testing her boilers and machinery. In one of the lofts nearly 100 men were at work on small spars and boat fittings. Everything is shipshape on the Minneapolis and (Columbia, and beyond filling up their complement of officers and men and taking on coal and provisions, nothing remains to be done. This will consume about five davs at the most, and then both vessels will be ready for active service. The work of enlisting men will continue until orders to stop have been received from Washington. Capt. Casey, the commandant, said he did not know, for what vessel the men now being enlisted are wanted. A PATRIOTIC OUTBURST. Thanksgiving In (ireecf at the Kscape o) King George from Assassination. Athens, Feb. 28.—There is a great patriotic outburst throughout the country over the escape of King tieorge from assassination. Saturday, with thanksgiving service everywhere and demonstrations of every kind. Praise for the king's coolness anl bravery in

KINO GEORGE OF GREECE. ! protecting- his daughter, the l*rineesi | Maria, is on every lip. All the members of the royal family, the ministers, and the entire diplomatic corps attended the Te Deum at the cathedral yesterday, after which an immense crowd went to the palace and gave King George an ovation. . His majesty has received telegrams of congratulations from all the sovereigns in Europe. The press, even ^he papers opposed to the royal family, is unanimous in its expressions of indignation. Kiug George himself describes the attempt upon his life exactly as it was first reported. He says: "When the older man. who was the cooler «nd more determined, was about to tire, 1 felt certain I should not escape. I counted one. two. three before he tired. The princess remained perfectly cool, though she never spoke, and after the first shot was tired she raised her glasses in order to see our assailants. She retained her composure as we drove to the palace.*’ His majesty declines to believe that the crime was of Greek origin. No Greek, he says, would lift a hand against him, and if a conspiracy existed. it had its origin abroad. He disclaimed credit for persoual courage, and said any father would have done the same to protect his daughter. Nor does he feel any alarm for the future. He will continue to drive out without an escort, for. as he says, political assassination is a thing unknown in Greece. The name of one assailant is known. King George has received telegrams from the queen of England and princess of Wales expressing horror at the attack upon him and gratitude at hit escape.

FOUGHT TO THE DEATH. Owpwat* Battle with Burglars at Sons h Bead. lad. Sorr-u Bf.nd. Ind.. Feb. 27 —Single handed, facing disadvantages of numbers ami a murderous ambush in the dark. Officer Louis Keller, of the South Bend police, fought grimly to his death Friday night. One of the desperate band of alleged burg* iars who killed him was mortally wounded. The rest of Keller's adversaries. four in number, are prisoners in jail, and public indignation is at fever heat.

BARREN OF RESULTS. Americans end Spaniards Ik Cate Alike ©lesatUfled—The Investigation into the 1*1 cas ter Entirely Superficial -Ei; »ert Diver* Should Have Been Employ* d at the Earteit Moment — Others Thl nk the Proper Course Has Been Pursue* l. Havana, Feb. 28.—Many Americans and some Spaniards here insist that the investigation into the Maine disaster has thus far been supertk ial and barren of vital results. They claim that, though nearly two weeks have passed., no knowledge has been gained as to the condition of the forward part of the hull, or as to whether the six or ten-inch ammunition magazines forward to the starboard exploded. They insist, moreover, that expert divers, with enough experience to make drawings of the condition of things submarine, might have been at work a week ago and might have settled the question as to magazines at least ere this. Thoise who hold these views demand that the hull forward should be raised without further loss of time and before it has sunk too deep in forty feet of soft mud. There are some who go so far as to charge the United States government with adopting the Spanish policy of delay until the disaster shall be partially dorgotten or discounted. Many of the Spanish officials are said to entertain the opinion that this is the case, and seem to be very well pleased with the notion. On the other hand, however, good judges say that all criticism in this vein is made without a knowledge of the facts.and that no one save the members of the court of inquiry and their superiors is aware of all the testimony developed or of what submarine plans have been made. Those also urge that there is no use trying to raise the hull until the wreckage or armor, superstructure, engine docks, guns and masts have been taken out. To do this will take time, and the apparatus for the work can only be found in the north. It is said no company in the world ever took a contract for such a work where the blowing up of the wreck by dynamite was prohibited that the most important evidence be not destroyed. But even the most moderate strongly deprecate any more delay than is absolutely necessary, while all agree that the American people are not likely to forget so readily. Rumors of this, that or the other discovery, setting on foot this, that or the other theory, ate still rife. In most eases* when run down, they are easily proved to be false. It is useless to deny that the interest here is much less intense than it was a week ago. but it is ever ready to be kindled anew by any established facts. The court of inquiry is as quiet as the statue of Memrnon. as dignified and,as stern. Its members are courteous. but they feel deep responsibility | resting upon them. To talk indis- i creetly might not only cost a eornmis- | sion. no matter how high the rank of j the holder, but it would surely precipi- ' tate trouble, either here or in the United States. They were not exclu- j sive when on shore, and they dined j with Consul Lee now and again, but ] i the wreck was always a prohibited I ! topic.

me arrival oi a oattanon oi more than *-.000 regular troops from llareej Iona, as already cabled, excited public ! interest only for the day. Guns were i fired. “Vivas" shouted and decorations, which the rain spoiled,hung* up.but that was all there was of it. These men. so it is alleged, are the advance guard of a division of 11.000 Spanish regulars, sent to take the plaee of the sick and wounded who have returned to Spain within the last few months. The Spaniards know that Senator Proctor is a close friend of President McKinley and. despite his disclaimer of a political mission, they continue to attach considerable importance to his visit at this juncture. Some think that he has been sent here by the president to make a report on the situation as Mr. Mount was sent to Hawaii by President Cleveland. The Spanish, who, in the main, are ignorant of American customs and political methods, cannot understand why a former secretary of war should come to Havana, and there are many expressions of surprise that Senator Proctor is not in uniform instead of civilian dress. Great preparations are being made to welcome the cruiser Vizcaya. , Senior Riviera, editor of La Discus- j sion. says: “The general impression here is that the United States court of inquiry has already decided that the disaster of the Maine was the result of an accident." The grip is very prevalent in Havana. ALREADY CUBA LIBRE. Report of ihe Last Successful Filibusterins Expedition to Cuba. Tampa. Fla.. Feb. 27.—General Fmilie Nunez. Dr. Nunez. J. E. Cartaya, John O'Urien and five members of the last Cuban expedition arrived here this afternoon on the Mascotte from Key West. Speaking of the trip Mr. Cartaya said that it had been a very quick and successful one, leaving the states on the 13th and being the thirteenth successful-trip made by the boat, supposed to have been the Dauntless. The expedition landed first at Puerto Principe and then on the western part of the island. He reports matters on the island as satisfactory to the Cuban cause and says it is alreany Cuba Libre.

' Bismarck** Ignorance Severely Commented Upon by -Scnor SagasL*. Madup, Feb. 27.—Senor Sagasta. com denting upon an alleged interview with Prince Bismarck, in which the latter is represented as suggesting that the Cuban trouble should be submitted to the powers for Arbitration, expressed his astonishment that such an idea eould emanate from Prince Biamarek. and declared emphatically that “nothing but ignorance of the question could inspire the notion that Spain would suffer foreign intrusion, or submit t9 arbitration in her indisputable rights of sovereignty.’'

A VIGOROUS BATTLE meat of facts by a veteran of thalate war. No comrade will need further proof than thehr friend’s own words, as here given. Squire John Castor, of Newpoint, Ind., is the narrator, and an honest, respected citizen he is, too. He said: “I have been troubled with rheumatism in all my joints, ever since I went to the war. It was brought on by my exposure there. It came on me gradually, and kept getting worse until I was unable to do any work. I tried several physicians, but they did me no good. They said my trouble was rheumatism resulting in disease of the heart, and that there -was no cure for it. Nevertheless I had lived and fought the disease for thirty years, and did not intend to die, simply because they said r nra me new unrcnsuurg, nw. The following is a straightforward stateFrom the New Bra, Greensburg, Ind. f«* ll

I must, so I hunted up some remedies for myself, and finally happened on Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. I asked some of my neighbors about the medicine, for it had been used by several persons in the community, and they recommended it very highly. I procured a box. The pills helped me right away, and I continued taking them. I commenced taking them last fall, and finished taking the sixth box a fenmonths ago. I am not bothered with the rheumatism now—the medicine has cured me. I can most certainly recommend Dr. Williams' Pink Pills fc Pale People." These pills are not only good for rheumatism, but are invaluable for any disease that arises from impoverished, or bad blood. They do not act on the bowels. ■ An Vpper Cnt. Mrs. Murray Hill is a very homely woman. Her husband is absent from the city and her dearest friend, Mrs. Manhattan Beach, called. Mrs. Hill said: “The last thing my husband did before he went away was to give me a kiss." “H’m! I should think that would be the very- last thing he would want to do." And now thev don’t speak for some reason.— X. Y. World. Sound Money Discussions. Between now and next presidential election there will be hosts of discussions of the questions of “sound money” and silver. However opinions may be divided on theses points, there is but one public and. professional opinion, and that is a favorable one. regarding the merits of Hostetler’s Stomach Bitters as a remedy for and preventive of malaria, as well as a curative of kidney complaint, dyspepsia, constipation, liver trou ble and rheumatism. Xot "Worried About His Ancestors. “I can trace my ancestors back to a hundred years before William the Conqueror." “Well, 1 can't trace mine that far, but 1 haven't the slightest doubt that some ^©f them were living even earlier.than that. — Cincinnati Enquirer. Oh, What Splendid Coffee. Mr. Goodman, Williams Co., 111., writes: “From one package Salzer’s German Coffee Berry costing 15c 1 grew 300 lbs. of bettei coffee than I can buy in stores at 30 cents a lb." A package of thr$ and big seed catalogue is sent vou by John A. Salzer Seed Co., Ls Crosse. Wis.,„upon receipt of 15 cents staftaps and this notice. Send for same to-day k 9 Very Probable. The Clairvoyant—Yes, I get most of my Jusiness throueh the papers! The Mesmerist—Ah. vou are an advertising medium then.—N. Y. Journal. Dr. Hayes, of Buffalo, X. Y.t is succeeding iff curing Asthma so that it stays cured. A postal card will bring full information. Clove—An article used in the manufacture of a counterfeit breath.—Chicago Daily News. Frost-bites are like burns, and both Are cured by St. Jacobs Oil promptly. Flag-raising is one of our standard in dustries.—Chieago Daily News. To Cure a Cold in Qne Day, Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails tocure. 25c. Both the bride and groom may be timid, vet they always stand up for their rites.— Chicago Daily Xews. Xot yourself? Use St. Jacobs Oil for Soreness and stiffness. It will .cure. A poor speller always spells words the hardest- wav.—Washington Democrat, In the advertisement of the John A. Salzer Beed Company, La Crosse, Wis., a few weeks since, the price of potatoes was inadvertently placed at $1.06 per barrel; this should be $1.50 per barrel. We advise sending 5 cents postage for Salzer’s catalogue. Every dog has his day: but only thoroughbreds get entered at the bench show.— Chicago Record. 1 Why suffer with an ache or pain When St. Jacobs Oil will cure? Why?

Catarrh Caaaot Be Caret With Local Applications, as they cannot l reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a blood or constitutional disease, and in order to cure it you must take internal remedies. * Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directlv on the blood and mucous surfaces. Hall’s Catarrh Cure, is not a quack medicine. It was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years and is a regular prescription. It is composed of the best tonics known, combined with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of the two ingredients is what Eroduces such wonderful results in curing atarrh. Send for testimonials, free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props., Toledo, a » Sold bv all druggists, price 75c. Hall’s Family Pills are the best. 5 What I'ussled Him. The most ignorant man in America live* in St. Louis. The other day he askedhia employer, who was reading a paper: “Say, boss, which does you read, the black or the white?”—Kansas City Star. Beware the March Wind! Escape the rigors of the winds this month by going South over the Louisville & Nashville Railroad.. This line has a perfect through-car service from cities of the North to all Winter Resorts in Georgia, Florida, along the Gulf coast in Texas, Mexico and California. The Florida Chautauqua now in session at DeFuniak Springs; six weeks with the best lecturers and entertainers, in a climate which is simply perfect. Very low rate* for round trip tickets, on sale daily. Homeseekers’ Excursions on the first ahd third Tuesday. Tickets at about half rate*. For full particulars write to C. P. Atmore, G. P. A., Louisville. Kv\, or Geo. B. Horner, D. P. A., St. Louis, Mo.

Bfd Investment. Mrs. Holden—John, ve il never be able to save a cent if you don't quit being so extravagant. \ Mr. Holden—Why, my dear, 'I’m not at all extravagant. ’‘Yes, you are. There’s that accident policy you bought nearly a year ago, and you haven’t used it once; if that isn't extravagance I don’t know what it is.”—Chicago Evening News. Give the 'Children a Drink called Grain-O. It is a delicious, appetizing, nourishing food drink to take the place of coffee. Sold by all grocers and liked by all who have used it. because’ when properly prepared it tastes like the finest coffee but is tree from all its injurious r ‘‘perties. Grain-0 aids digestion and strengthens the nerves. It is not & stimulant but a health ouilder, and children, as well as adults, can drink it with great beftefit. Costs about £ a* much as coffee. 15 and 25c. Aids. Fannie—I wonder where Mr. Reggie got his lovely English accent. ^ He’s American born. * Queenie—Why, I heard he bought his teeth in London. “How clever of him.”—Philadelphia Call. XH^OUGH TOURIST SLEEPERS To Portland, Ore., for Puget Sound Business via Burlington Route. Wednesdays front.St. Louis. Tudrsdats from Kansas City via Denver, scenie Colorado. Salt Lake—a gipat feature—personally cosdpcted. The success of the season for general northwest travel. Write L. W. WakeLey, G. P. A., St. Louis. Mo. Young Mrs. Torkins had been carefully studying a picture which showed the costumes of the Greek and Turkish soldiers. Laying the paper aside, she exclaimed, with ■P'-sigh: “There’s nothing new under the sun, is there.'Charley, dear?” -. “To what :!o you refer?” “The European situation. It seems to be the same old question of which it’s to be, skirts or bloomers.”—Washington Star. A Handsome Metal Paper Cutter and Book Mark Combined Sent free of postage under sealed cover on receipt of ten cents in silver or stamps. 1 he latest, best and most serviceable adjunct of every library and office. Address Geo. H. Heafford, 410 Old Colony Building, Chicago, 111. As Advertised. The Lady—Can you match this piece ol , ribbon? The Gent—No, lady. You tnav remember that it was one of the matchless bargains w« ran last Monday.—Indianapolis Journal. ( onghins Lends' to Consumption. Kemp's . Balsam will stop the cough at once. Go to your druggist to-day and get a •sample bottle free. Large bottles, 50 cent* and $1.00. Go at once; delays are dangerous. Snfe nt All Hoars. Humanity is never satisfied. The man with a watchdog, a nervous wife and a restive baby does not feel safe without a burglar alarm.—Adams (Mass.) Freeman. Sprained last night. To-day you are Well if you use St. Jacobs Oil to cure. Bachelor—A traveler on life's railway who has missed his connections.—Chicago Daily News. Lane's Family Medicine. Moves the bowels each day. In order to bn healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures sick headache. Price 25 and 50c. Don't run from a bore: he is probably keeping vou from boring somebody else.— Chicago Record. Keep on and suffer if you think St. Jacob's Oil won’t cure rheumatism. , The principles of acoustics are sound doctrines.—Chicago Daily News.

A FRIEND’S ADVICE And what it led to.

It Is not a common occurence that a! friendly word should be t$»e means of ji»-j ing nearlY forty years of happiness and, health to the person heeding the advice it carried. This was the case wiith Mary Lingard. At twenty-fire she was dragging out her davs in misery. At sixty-one she finds herself so active and strong she can do work that would shame many a younger j woman, and looks back on thirty-six happy, healthful years of industry. But let her tell her story t “Thirty-six years ago I had great trouble ] with my liver. The doctors allowed that there were tumors growing on it. and they blistered my side in an effort to give me [ relief. <$ was at that time earning my living as a tailoress, but for five years, between - the pain in my side and the blisters I was in constant misery, and work was a drag to me. with no prospect of relief; fortunately for me. however, a friend advised me to take Dr. Ayer's Sar aaparilla. and finally persuaded me to take a regular course of it. When I first com aenced taking the Sarsaparilla my,side was so painful that I could not fasten my dress, and for a time 1 did tfbt get any relief, but my friend advised me to persevere and relief was sure to come, and come it did. This happened, as 1 say, thirty-six years ago. My liver has never troubled me since, and during these years I have passed through the most critical period of a woman’s life without any par ticular trouble, and to-day. at sixty-one years of age. I am active and strong, and able to do • day's work that would upset

many a younger woman. Ever since ray recovery I have taken a couple of bottles of Dr. Ayer’s Sarsapa. ilia each spring, and am quite satisfied that I owe my good health to this treatment. I give this testimonial purely fn the hope that it may meet the eve of some poor sufferer. ■*— Maev Lingaad. Woodstock. Oat. Dr. Ayer’s Sarsaparilla has won its way to every corner of the world by the praise of its friends; those who have tried it and who know they were cured by the use of the remedy. There is nothing so strong as this personal testimony. It throws all theories and fancies to the winds and stands solidly upon the rock of expeti-, ence challenging every skeptic with a positive *‘i taott." Ayer’s Sarsaparilla with its purifying and vitalizing action oa the blood is a radical remedy for every form of disease that begins in tainted or impure blood. Hence tumors, sores* ulcers, boils, eruptions and similar diseases yield promptly to this medicine. Some cases are more stubborn than others, but persistence with Dr. Ayer’s Sarsaparilla usually results in a complete cure. Mary Lingard began with a bottle, and went on to a course oi Dr. Ayer’s Sarsaparilla. When she was cured she realised that a medicine that could cure disease could also prevent it. So she took a couple of bottles each spring and kept in perfect health. There are thousauda of similar cases on record- Some of these are gathered Into Dr. Ayer’s Curebaok.a little book of ioo pages which is sent free by the J. C. Ayer Co-. Dowell, Mass. Write for iU