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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06
Roosevelt or For War Duty.

Washington. May 6.-Assistant Sec
retary Roosevelt left here today for
San Antonio, Tex, for the purpose Of
assuming his duties as lieutenant colo
mel of the regiment OF mounted rifle
men, commanded by Colonel Leonard
Wood. He practically severed his Of
fetal connection with the navy depart
ment at the close of business yesterday,
although his resignation may not take
effect until after the appointment and
qualification of his successor.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06
Health Boards New Officers.

Tho nav Board Cf Health last night or
ganiztd by o!ccting Dr. john l.. Wales
president and Joseph WigglerwOrIh, sec
Rotary and registrar The executive OIL
GERS chosen were: District No /, l.. G.
jones; No ,, Chn5. &. llgnot; No s. w.
II. Mckinney; Noi Samuel Allen.
The following are the names Of those
who bad handed IN heir namo1 ms appli-
cants fer the position ofrxrru0ivc officers:
j. G. Jones, A. II, GoulnuuEh, Vim, H. Nc
Kennoy, l.. C.. Joncs, W. SaGIorson, Geo.
II Crawford, l.. S. Chns'y, J. A. Cora
han, =, W. Mcdowell, Chas. e. llignct,
Geo, Van Dyke, Geo, a, Roads, II. G.
Clark, Chns f, Smith, W. t! Kane, q.
T. Rodgers, W. n. Downcy, J. G. kcrscy,
j. Wintrup, J Bnntrum, W, J Conner,
Ihcs Rilc James L. Hawkins, and John
f. Price.
For secretary the applicants were:
W. V. Tuxhury, II. f. s'tarD 81. Wiggles-
worth. w. Baird, Goo W. Roberts and
Daniel l.. Barnard Sr.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06

Christina May soon Leave Spain.
Vienna. May 6.-Apartments have
been reserved at hotel here for the
queen regent Of Spain in case she ar
fires before apartments have been pre-
pared for her In her brothers. palace.
kilograms from the Austrian ambas-,
sador at Madrid, Count Dubsky, indi-
cate that the queen regent is only wait
Ing for a suitable moment to quit
Spain without detriment to the sAter-
Bkts of her son,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06
American Missionaries MaSsacred

Freetown, Africa. May 6.-1t is re-
ported that the insurgents engaged in
the rebellion which grew out of the
dissatisfaction of the natives with the
hut tax, and who burned the head
nuartcrs of the American missionaries;
nj Shongay in the Sherboro district,
have attacked and destroyed the town
OF Rotifunk. 1t Is further said that the
members of the American mission 10.
Gated in that place, who were Sierra
Leoneans, have been massacred.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06
Sewcll May Command jerseys Troops

Trenton. N. j., May 6.--It is the gem
eral opinion at Camp Voorhees,, Sea
Girt, that United States Senator Will
lam ]. Sewell, who was on Wednesday
nominated for major general by Presi-
dent Mckinley. will be assigned to
command the New Jersey volunteers.
The work of mastering in the volun-
teers at Camp Voorhees, was continued
yesterday. AS rule the men are hav-
ing no difficulty in passing the exam
nations. The camp is now under strict
military discipline.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06
EOur Spanish Immigrants Hold.

New York, May 6.-The commissioner
Of immigration has four Spaniards in
the detention pen of the barge office.
The men are Jose Brai, 2S years old;
Manuel Gonzales SanfeZ, rs years of
age; Jose Bodi, 26 years old, and Anto-
MO Tokario, 2S years old When
searched six gold watches were found
in Bodis pockets. Sanfez had six gold
chains, a pair of opera glasses and a
woman's gold watch. The commission
er decided to hold the men until he had
orders for their disposition from WASH
lngton.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06

OF any nature shall be allowed to leave
Vera Cruz for any bockaded port In
Cuba, the order affecting provisions
collected by Spaniards to be sent to
their army on the island. Orders have
also been issued forbidding meetings
in any part of the republic of either
Spanish or Americans with the object
of raising funds for their home gov
errments.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06
Special Train and Reduced Rates to Mid.
dletOwn, Del via the Psnnsyl-
yania Railroad

For the accommodation Of persons de-
string to visit Camp TuDnnll at Middle
town, the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany philadelphia, Wilmington and Bal
iimorc Railroa1) will run special train
on Sunday, May s, 10 MiddlctOwn and re-
turn, leaving Wilmington at 10 80 Il. IN,
and returning, leaving Middctown at g. 80
p. NJ. same day. Excursion tickets good
only on that day on special trnin will be
sold from Wilmington TO Middletown,
Del, and return at rate Of - cents
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06
SPANS TRIBULATIONS,
The Cortes Endeavoring to Provide
the SineWs of War. ,,,.,,.
WILL PROPOSE AN INCOME TAX.

4 Decree VIII shortly BE Published
Forbidding the Export of Wheat
Spanish Warships without Ammu-
nltion-Isabcila in Mourning.
Madrid, May 6.-At a cabinet council
yesterday, over which the queen regent
presided, the PREMIER Senor Sagasta,
Explained the war situation and an
iounced the safe arrival at Porto Rico
II the Spanish Transatlantic company's
lteamer Alfonso Kill having on board.
/ is said, reinforcements of troops and
very valuable cargo, including am
nunition and supplies. The premier
Llso announced the opening of the
Cuban parliament, and the queen re-
gent signed the war resources bill
The cabinet afterward held another
meeting and deliberated upon the
financial situation and the measures
laken and contemplated to preserve
public order In the localities where dis
lurbances have occurred.
The debate on the governments pol
ey was resumed in the congress, the
sitting being mainly occupied with the
VI oCHoi ltohICio
RObledo's speech. He severely criti-
sised the government for its lack of
foresight, and after putting various
questions to members of the cabinet as
to the government plans he announced
that he would ask the cortes to vote
an income tax.
Senior Pugcervier. minister of finance,
announced In the congress that the
Official Gazette will shortly publish a
decree forbldding the export of wheat.
In the senate Lieutenant General
C0rrea, minister of war. submitted n
bill authorizing him to mobilize the
Canaries.
During the debate in the chamber
Senor Romero Robledo asked why,
after issuing from the bay, Admiral
Montojo returned to Cavite, thus be-
coming simple traget for the enemy"
Admiral Bermeio. minister of marine,
replied that Admiral Montojo acted
entirely at his own discretion, no in
structions having been sent him. Ad-
miral Bermeio declined to answer a
question as to the whereabouts of the
Cape Verde squadron.
Admiral Camara, who is to take COM
mand Of the Spanish reserve squadron
n Cadiz. will hoist his flag on board
the battleship Pelayo. His appoint
nent has caused much satisfaction
among the naval men of Spain.
Considerable anxiety Is expressed
here as to the fate of Porto Rico. 1t is
feared that Rear Admiral SIMPSONS
squadron has gone to seize San Juan.
the capital of that colony, and the
Spanish coal supplies at that port.
Rioting continues at the seaport town
" Gijon. province of Oviedo, where on
Wednesday the fisherwOmen and the
tobacco girls sacked several bakeries
had burned all the octroi offices.
FL Liberal in a gloomy article, which
states the "subtcrraneous rumblinGs
preceding severe upheavals," declares
that "the fate Of the country cannot
remain longer with the weak hands
and worn out intellects of the men now
governing the country"
Cuban and Porto Rican authorities
have cabled that there is no need to
lear a landing of American troops.
II is said here that two ironelads two
pruisars and three transports are about
10 leave Cadiz to drive the Americans
from Manila and then lombard Cali
fOrnian ports.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06
Joe Wheeler RcpOrtS For Duty,

Washington, May 6.-"Fighting Joe"
Wheeler major general in the volun-
teer army, reported at army headquar-
ters yesterday. He was the first of the
major generals to signify to Secretary
Alger his readiness for active duty.
The probability is that General
Wheeler and General Fitzhush Lee
Will receive commands in the section
Of the country from which they came
General Wheeler has not yet determin-
ed whether he will resign his seat as
a representative in congress from Ala
bama.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06
Free Pills,

Send your address TO II. f, Bucklen &;
Co, Chicago, and get free sample box of
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. A trial will
convince you Of their merits. These pills
arc easy IN action and arc particularly
effective in The cure of Constipation and
Sick Headache. For Malaria and Liver
troubles tLey have been proved invaluable
They are guaranteed to be perfectly FREQ
from every dele,erious subs. anco and to be
purely vegetable. They do not weaken by
their action. but by giving tone to stomach
and bowels greatly iDvigorate the system.
Regular size CSC. per box. sold Dy y. B,
DanfOrth Druggist.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06

Delaware Conclave, No i3O, Improved
order Of Ileptasophs, which meets at room
No. 0. Masonic Temple, last evening pre-
MED John W. Lawson with a handsome
past archon's jewel, After the meeting q
collation. was served, which was greatly
enjoyed by the lodge members. The COM
mitteo in charge was composed OF Frank
Turner, Joseph G.ceninau and Simon
Cameron Long.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06

New York, May 6.--NiIitary supplies
Tor the Cuban insurgents from the New
lorl! hrsenal ore piled on the wharf at
.iovcrnors Island. ready for immadiat,
shipment. The cases are marked "H
HodiigucUs, Mobile Ala" The sup
plies consist Of 5000 Springfield rifles
!1o0 600 carlrirlgcs 300, 900 revolver car
tridges and 100 dozen machetcs. Thcr,
were besides several cases marked con.
taining saddles, brides and halters and
other cases labeled machinery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06

Baltimore, May 6.-The American
says: News reached this city yester-
day that an attempt had been made
to destroy the government magazines
at the Indian Head proving grounds,
on the Potomac river 25 miles below
Washington. A huge pile of wood con-
tanning thousands of cords, located
near the magazines, was destroyed by
fire Of an incendiary origin last Tues
day night. 1t Is believed that a spy
in the employ Of the Spanish govern
ment had something to do with ap-
plying the torch.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06
-. - NUGGETS OF NEWS,

The German cruiser Olga passed
Peterhcad 'flying tie plague flag.
Many PEOPLE have been killed in con-
fitcts with troops during the bread riots
in various parts OF Italy.
y cannon exploded at Rockford Ills,
during a Dewey celebration, and a
pumber of residences were damaged,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06

' At Boston-New York, 6: Boston, !. At
tPittsburg (rallcd-Chicago. A. Pittsburg,
l. At pringfeld-Montreal, 12: SPRING
Acid. L. At ovidcnce-Providencc IL:
hforonto, g. At Hartford-Hartford, 6;
Lancaster, /. At Norfolk-Norfolk, 0; AL
6ntown, g.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06
Maryland Naval Reserves or For Duty

Maryland Naval Reserves or For Duty
Baltimore, May 6.-Another detach-
ment of Maryland naval reserves left
this city last night for Norfolk, where
they will be mustered into government
service and be placed aboard the aux
Hilary cruiser Dixie for training Re-
cruits are being enlisted daily on board
the receiving ship Dale and Command
er Emerson expects soon to supply
enough men to man the chesapeake
bay mosquito fleet.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06
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GriflD Held For. AInnSInuo.bfo ov

Sacramento, Cal, May 6.-Griffo, the
Australian pugilist, was yesterday held
to answer the charge of manslaughter
by Justice Henry, for having caused
the death Of Joe Dewitt, alias Bull
Mccarthy at the Sacramento Athletic
clubs entertainment last week. Griffo's
seconds were discharged from custody.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06

Shot1'wO Fatally, Then Killed Himself
Erie, Pa, May 6.--Pctor Schuchicr,
Of Vcnango township, this county. shot
and fatally wounded two men. Path
master George Henderson and Edward
Skinner yesterday and then commit
ted suicide. The shooting was caused
by dispute over cutting down
ditch in front of the murdercr's prop
erty. All are well known. and the two
former are wealthy farmers
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06
River Bank Repaired.

The dredge Vim OF tho Atlas Dredging
Company yesterday morning passed up thl
Christiana river to repair break in tho
bank near Newport Piling WAS sum-
about the break, after which the dredgg
filled In the opening with mud,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06
Repairing 4 Steamer,

Tho fishing steamer Millie X. Ridgway
was placed on the mrriue railway of the
jackson and Sharp Company yesterday to
be painted and repaired. The steamer may
DO chartered in the near future
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06
Think Dewey Has Not Taken Manila

INIHK UeWty IIu7 MOI INEen Mnni1n.
London, May 6.-There Is absolutely
no new facts connected with the His
pano- American situation from any
source. The absence of news from
Commodore Dewey causes great deal
Of speculation, the balance Of opinion
inclininG TO the view that, while in no
danger, he has not bcaa able to get
cffrctual possession Of Manila. The
latest dispatches from Madrid say that
the measures the Cortes has adopted
have had the effect of reducing the agi-
tatIon in the provinces. but looking tn
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06
spanlards -slrsrt,or Ammunition.

London May 6.-The Paris CORE.
spondent of the Daily Mail says: II
hear on indisputable authority that
five Of the Spanish warships, including
the batleship Pelayo and the fine cruis-
er Alfonso XIII, have not yet been sup
piled with ammunition. This was the
cause of the delay in the sailing of the
Cape Verde fleet. and will probably
compel 1t to return to CadiZ."
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06
Cannibalism in New Guinea.

Brisbane, Queensland. May 5.-A ter.
rible story of cannibalism is reported
from New Guinea. Fourteen escaped
prisoners from Manamana attacked a
friendly village, killing and eating
18 men,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06

Ex-Quoen Isabella In Mourning.
Paris, May 6.-ExQ Queen Isabella re-
fuses to receive political visitors. She
has gone into mourning for the Span
lsh sailors killed at Manila.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06

80 Square Pianos, some Of them in per-
feet order, from SO to sl?5 RObclen &
Co, No. 40 Market street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06

Concentrating at Cuba's Seaports.
London, May "a dispatch to Tha
Daily Chronicle from Kingston, ia.
mdica, says that in anticipat ton of an
invasion the Spanish troops are con-
centrating in the seaports of Cuba and
have abandoned the interior of the in.
Surgeuts
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06
Calumet En- Route For New YorJ,

Calumet En- Route For New York.
Montreal. May 6.-The United States
revenue cutter Calumet arrived at
I.achine last night from Cleveland and
/ came through the canal this morning
A number of her men came into the
city last evening. and received warn,
welcome from the men of the Royal
Scots regiment who We're drilling. The
Calumet will sail after coaling for New
York
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06

Goes a ID; full cream cheese 10 & l3cts.
lb; good coffee cts. u lb; Plums IL cts
can j. 9. singles, jackson j. Liuden
! streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06

Harvey Riggs, formerly of Lewes but
a sailor aboard theNew York, was wound
in the shoulder ut Matanzas. He is now
ut q hospital.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06
Tried to Destroy Magazines.

the severe censorship. such optimist re-
ports may well be doubted.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06

No Aid For Spain From Mexico.
Mexico city. May 6.--The government
has given strict orders that no freight
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06
THE TORPEDO BOAT MORRIS.

tnpaou 10 a
.Mursw CHAMBERLAIN Mrmac
r. been aunA America Of
pledmc commission dhM trial trips
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06
No-To- Bac for Fifty Gents.
Wounded at Matanzas.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes veal
men strong. blood pure. Soc. 81. All druggists
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06

American Lauar5. 6l5 West Front ST
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-06
F0RTIFYING THE COAST.
Spanish Soldiers Preparing to Resist the
Occupation Of Cuba By
Our Troops.

Key West, May c.-~tSs,ain Lyons. of
'sA gunboat Dolphin. has ssen cruising
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-15
STILL ASKING FOR BONDS.

rhere was less doing yesterday at the Sub
treasury thar at any time since subscrip-
tions oegan TO be received for the war loan bonds
me rule excluding visitors from the vaults was
relaHed again. few uniformed persons sought
SUBSCRIPTION blanks for the bonds but they
'old that the only way to subscribe would be to
Telegraph money orders to the Treasury in Wash
ington before 3 D. m
IL was thought th-t the news Of the surrender
OF Santiago portended peace and that the add
onal issue Of 10000 900 would not be necessary to
meet iurther war expenses In that case II
regarded as likely that the present issue would he
helu as nigh as l6 The offer OF syndicate TO
bonds at a premium.
Il mere was considerable interest yesterday in the
HIol nent. and a well-nformed official said he be
HeVrd from the indications that the amount taken
IN tne small subscriptions would reach ss5. 900 900
ana that the remaining sl5cOOoo would go TO those
whose subscriptions did exceed 5000 There
VIII De .arge amount of money to pass through
me Sub-Treasury in payment for those subscribed
ior IN amounts over 500. The checks forwa rded
ny bidders for larger amounts than those which
snare IN the allotment Will all be returned the
hlhders. The distribution OF the bonds the fort
innate purchasers will also impose a great amount
or work upon the officials and subordinates OF the
subj Treasury. This will not begin before the end
OF this month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-15
MERRITT MEN SATISFIED.
AN INTERESTING LITTER WRITTEN on THE
WAY TO MANILA.

A letter written on board the steamer China by .
member OF the Manila expedition. under command
Of General Francis vin,on Greene. speaks in the
San Francisco and says thai the quarters occupied
by the men were palatia as compared with those
which were furnished in New-York Harbor to tho
troops which were sent from this port.
As 10 the men. the writer says: Every man
has two suits OF canvas and duck clothing. and
underwear socks and Bingham shirts are aboard
TO be issued when arrive at des,lna-
ton. We will be queer-looking soldiers In the
strange uniform. The are very enthusiastic
and 1t is a great experience for most OF them be-
cause fully 76 Per cent on board this ship
the ocean ocean ship until they became pas
se1gers on the China.
THE Western troops sturdy lot. They lack
the finish OF the Eastern men bu, they clean
cut, well-but Americans. They older. heavier
and larger than our men Many OF the regiments
need great deal Of drilling but they are willing
and anxious. and will make splendid soldiers. To
those who came here from Southern camps the trip
was great lesson in patriotism. In Florida We
saw men who came from Eastern States. and vari-
Gus sections represented all along the trip
across the length and breadth of the land. but all
were actuated by the same desire the same ambi-
tion-the honor OF old Glory and TO avenge the
figure with the The spirit OF the Army -:
The country is and eeds its sons TO help
her and the Maine must be avenged to the last
drop OF blood that split The Maine has more
TO do with II than anything else and the men o.
Colorado and California are as anxious to OBTAIN
retribuion for the murder or our sailors as the
This letter was mailed at Honolulu. where the
troops rested on their WY 10 Manila
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-15

be employed these: The Maria Teresa
carrying Admiral Cervera's flag was TO go first
and then was 70 follow the Vizcaya the Oquen-
DO and the Cristobal Colon. The torpedo boat
destroyers Juror and Pluton were 70 come ont
last and run inside OF the ships. which to
hug the shore to the west. The west end of
the bockading station was chosen because II
vas thought that the Brooklyn. being light in
protection. would be the easiest to sink and as
she was fast. would be best out OF the way"
THE BROoKLYNS TERRIBLE BATTERY.
Then Of the other officers added:
we never thought that the Brooklyn's bat
terry was 90 terrible or that she would attempt
to fight all Of US. She a frightful sight
when all her guns going"
Continuing the commander said
"On Sunday morning the lookouts reported
that the Massachusetts,. the New Orleans and
the New-York were not in sight. and II
concluded that IL was good time 10 make the
start. We the last ship out. and we
saw at once that thr Brooklyn the Texas and
the Oregon were doing dreadful work with
the two leading ships. That is all
know Of the battle. except that 30 6
inch shells from the Brooklyn went through us
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-15
INCREASE OF EXPORTS AND IMPORTS.

Washington. July 1.-THE monthly statement OF
the imports and exports OF the United States for
the month OF June 1898 and for the whole Of the
ascal wear lust closed shows that the exports OF
domestic merchandise during June amounted 10
ss2 sei 4 an increase over June 1897. Of over ST..
600 900 The imports OF merchandise during June
aggregated ssi. 2s7. 5sl OF which S2s17.s7 free
Of duty This is decrease in the dutiable mer-
chandise imported Of 100000 The gold imported
during June amounted to Sla,!A against $685.
Mere s5SS'52s as compared with s7625s7s for the
previous June The silver exports amounted to
iss7 The silver imports were $7s9 7bs decrease OF
nearly 100000
The figures for the fiscal year show increase
as compared with 1897 in the exports OF domestic
merchandise Of SIS. 2ss il2. and decrease OF $751;
$50 In the dutiable imports The gold exports
for the year show decrease Of s2 80 49, and the
imports an increase OF s33 ;62.455.
The exports of silver show decrease OF $sOss-
43i and the imports decrease OF .444