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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-15

Miss suzanne Adams, who is to como next
winter 10 tho Metropolitan Orera House, has
had an interesting career and her development
Into a successful primR donna was accom-
plished from very modest beginnings. The
story 10 that sho was a seAmstress who was
employed occasionally In the house of a man
now interested in the management OF musical
enterprises in the West. lie and his wife heard
Miss Adams singing at her work and Inter,
under more favorable circumstances, had an
opportunity to ASCERTAIN the best that sho could
do. Convinced that she had talents worth Gull
~tivation, he interested himself In her behalf and
she has now proved the soundness OF bis judR-
mOnt by gaining "a position on tho operate
stage. Her own country people will have an
opportunity next year to hear how deserved tho
praise OF her abroad has been. Miss Fanchon
Thompson, another American beginner, Ia TO
be brought back by Maurice Grau. She 10
uuita unknown here. The American dehutantes
that no has brought TO this country from Europe
have not alWays turned out as well as they
promised to. Lucille Hill, after having been
praised considerably In London. made little Inn
preston hero. chiefly, II 10 said, because tho
climate kept her continually i'll. Clara Hunt
was another that made little or no impression.
The American singers who have como to the
Metropolitan to appear In the less important
roles have rarely met with greet success. II IL
the singers who already have made their roputS.
lions. such as Emma Eames, Lillian NordicA
and MlSI Adams, that have proved most salts,
factory here.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-16

The Trustees of the Poor met last even
lug In extra session TO open tho bids fol
painting the interior OF tho almshousc
building. The proposals had been adver-
tised for tho first of the week and brought
four bids as follows Parker & Company
1923; Cnrdwell & Son, ShiO; James NJ
Bryon & Son, $500, and A. II. Padburgh
S49560 The contract was awarded to A
H. Padburgh, of Now Castle. Discussion
over the color OF the paint to be used re-
suited In Superintendent Mccoy being
added to the Committee on Buildings and
Grounds, who were empowered TO settle
the matter amongst themselves.
We muy expect to sec something out of
the usual when Padburgh gcts his colors
on the building. The color of the Insane
building may DO all right, but it Will not
bo tho color used on Tho nlmshouse, as
tho members like something that looks
more cheerful. The contract calls for
Lin.eed oil and Lewis white lead
Ths plans for the proposed cupola was
submitted to the trustees drawn by nrclll-
tect Lewis r. Springer. which il Is ostl-
mated can be erected and all completed
for $500. The committee WAS authorized
to have 1t erected at a price not exceeding
the above amount. When this improve
ment has been made it will add consider
able to tho appearance Of the building.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-16

Easter Monday, Warden and, vestry.
men were elected for ST. james Church.
Senior Warden. H. B. Miller; JUNIOR
Warden. E, Miles Cunningham; Vestry-
men, Nessrs Thos. Lyman, John Rice; jas.
Craig, Edw H. Hearne. Delegates to do
cese convention Mr.. Thos Lyman and
John Rice
AS lot holders in ST.. James Cemetery
have been greatly annoyed by the theft OF
ilowers from tho graves Of their friends 1t
was resolved hereafter to prosecute all tres
passers.
The rector has information which will
cause him to have a watch kept on part
les upon whom reasonable suspicion
rests, and doubtless in time the guilty
will be caught.
A large band of Gypsios are stopping in
the Folly Woods.
Mr., Lexander is still on the sick list
MIR. ]. 5. Lyman was resting easier last
evening.
Anumber Of young people attended
party given at Brandywine Springs Thurs.
day evening.
Miss Alice johnson returned to Phila-
delphia on Thursday.
There will be services at st James church
on Sunday morning at 1870 o'clock, when
Holy Communion will be celebrated, by
the rector Bishop Coleman will be at st.
JONES church. Stanton, in the afternoon
at 3o'clOck All are invited to attend.
Mrs. Howard Alahan's child Is very sick.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Harry Mcrvine died suddenly yesterday.
A great many people Of our town ure
suffering from the La Grippe cold.
family by the name of Wilson has
moved from Hare's Corner to ono of Mr..
Banks new houses.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-16

= Washington. April 16.-The Wash
1ngton Posts summary of the situation
includes the following statement:
Immediately the president is en-
powered to use the army and navy. he
will issue an ultimatum to Spain. CIV
ing her "a hours-pOssbly 4S-within
which to answer whether she will
peaceably withdraw her troops and
flag from Cuba. Her refusal to evacu-
ate the island-which is of course ex-
pscted-will be the signal for action on
the part of this government, and that
action will be the vigorous use of both
makes this statement up the highest
possible authority, the course of ac-
tion indicated having been decided upon
at yesterdays cabinet meeting.
Should the resolutions reach the
president accompanied by the amend
ment recognizing the republic of Cuba,
the president will sign them, but in Il
brief message to congress he will hold
t1lul tI' UIEIOBdllNe
vested in the president to recognize
other governments cannot be taken
away, and that the amendment Is
therefore void and imperative.
. The senate is still In the throes
of discussion of the Hispano-
erlsis. While the senate talks the peu-
pie of the cOuntry-.of the civilized
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-16
ITEMS FROM new CASTLE.
Correspondence Of the REPUBLICAN,
NEW CASTLE. April 10th

Sergeant A. Brown Lancaster has been
chosen First Lieutenant of Company H.
N. g. ID. by that Company. The election
took place last evening at the arnory.
For the past few days there has been u
lively canvass conducted. Chauncery 2.
Holcomb was the other candidate. Out
or tho 33 MON bers on the roll only IL re.
sponded. Ton of those voted for the pro-
motion of Sergeant Lancaster ana seven
for the election Of HolcOmb.
BY the election of Sergeant Lancaster
there Will be several promotions in the
company.
City Council met for organization last
evening Mr. Pagan took the chair with
Mr.. Clewell as Clerk protein. Mr.. Lamb.
son was chosen President. c. Edwin
Eckles, who has made such an efficient Of
fcer as Clerk Of Council, was reelected.
James H. White was re.elected tax COL
lector. The president will name the diff
ferent committees at the next regular
meeting. Complaint has been made OF the
condition of the excavator's carts. The
matter will be called to the attention of
the Board of Health.
The condition of John Brough Is un-
changed.
Tho schooner Fosnia is still at the Della.
ware street wharf. She was bound from
Norfolk to Boston with cargo of pig iron
when she sprung leak. A number Of the
crew was sent to Philadelphia yesterday
to secure pumps, as the water seems to bo
pouring in at an extraordinary gait.
About sevonty.fve persons were on the
Delawaware street wharf yesterday after
noon to sec the monitor Nahant pass
down en- route to New York. She was in
tow Of the tug Asa Hughes and was max.
about eight knots an hour. Those who
were fortunate enough to have field glasses
used them to get good view at the old
monitor.
The Delaware Iron Works In all prob.
ability will resume full operation about
May |. The grounds for such belief Is tho
amount of big orders offered to the COM
pany. The big plant which has been run
ming for month closed down last night.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-16

The New Castle presbyterial society held
their annual meetings at Smyrna this week
MIS-. Wharton presided. There are thirty
one auxilialies, eleven bands and forty four
Christian Endeavor societies. During the
year these contributed 81, ,293S2, gain OF
Sl222l over the previous year.
The following officers Of the Foreign
Missionary Society were elected p President,
Mrs. A. $. Wharton; recording secretary,
Miss NJ. A, Barr; corresponding secretary,
Miss Eva Taylor; treasurer, Mrs. w. H.
Logan; secretary Y. p. S. q. E., Miss A.
MCLEAN; secretary of literary, Mrs. J. b.
Turner.
Reports of the Home Missionary society
showed collection of 81, ,6Sl.3l from all sour
ce5.
The following officers were elected:
Pre- ,ident, Mrs. W. X. Crosby; recording
secretary, Mrs. G.. A. Martndale; secre-
tary, Miss Margaret Wilson; treasurer,
Mrs. s. e. johnson; secretary. Freedmen,
Miss Haddock; secretary Y. p. S G. t..
Miss Bertha Harlan; secretary literature
Mrs. j. b. Turner.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-16

American nne steamers was 4Iso
wound up with the decision to charter
all four of them--the St. Louis, the st
Paul. the Paris and the New York.
The two first mentioned had already
been acquired by the department,
though the form of acquisition was
tentative, the department being upde-
cided whether it would purchase these
two only or charter all four.
With the announcement that these
magnificent ships had been added to
the auxiliary fleet came the statement
that the deDartnene also had pur-
chased the Yorktown, of the Old Do
minion line, and the Yumuri. Of the
Ward line. With these additions the
fleet of converted vessels now includes
the pick of the ocean liners and coast
Ing steamers running under the Ameri-
can flag. AS in all instances, the prices
paid are withheld by the department.
But Of greater moment than any of
these developments was the reopening
of negotiations for the purchase Of two
warships and several torpedo boats
from Chile and Argentine. One Of the
vessels is the Chilean cruiser OHig-
yard, and regarded as one of the most
formidable of her class afoat. These
negotiations are being conducted
through Mr.. Charles r. Flint, of New
York. who has large commercial IN
terests in both countries. Mr.. Flint
was at the navy department yesterday
and held extended conferences with the
secretary and other officials.
While Mr. Flint would not say how
far the uesotiations had progressed. he
tnttmated that the internal affairs Of
Chile and Argentine were assuming
such satisfactory shape as to warrant
the presumption that they were not
averse to parting with portion Of their
navies. Neither country was inclined
to weaken itself alone, and the propo-
stion was pending that each shall dis
pense with an equal amount Of ships.
1t has taken definite shape in the sug-
gestion that Chile sell the O'Higgins
and one torpedo boat. while Argentine
shall dispose of either the Garibaldi or
the San Martin, both fine cruisers, and
two torpedo boats. Should the nations
decide to sell it is reasonably certain
that they will be added to the United
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-16

recent trip made by Mr.. Money, Of
Mississippi. to Cuba between he and
Mr.. Wellington, Of Maryland. Mr.. We'll
lington charged Mr.. Money with speak
ing In the senate as the agent of q
New York newspaper. when. after a
heated colloquy, Mr.. Money shouted
you lic," TO the Maryland senator
There was instantly the greatest con-
fusion. the belllgerent senators contin-
uing to shout at each other in defiant
tones.
MI Wilson. of Washington. broke the
tension by asking In a bland voice
whether a declaration of war would
be In order. This caused n laugh. and
the wrathy senators were led away by
their friends. Soon afterward Mr..
Money emerged from the coakroom,
and amid an impressive silence said:
"Mr. President. l desire to say that
under strong provocation used lam
guage which was not parliamentary.
Nothing could be further from my In
tention than to violate the decorum of
the senate or to break any of its rules
]. therefore, desire to apologize to the
senate for the language which I should
not have used In its presence"
The galleries applauded this utter
ance. and the incident closed
At the conclusion of Mr. Stewards
speech the senate. on motion of Mr..
Davis, adjourned at 1915 y. nj. until 10
o'clock this morning. when the debate
was again begun. Amid all the talk
however. 1t is not apparent that a sin
gle vote on the main question has been
changed. The minds of senators are
made up as clearly as is Americas
case against Spain.
Vote Expected Tonight.
1t is the general belief among SEN
ators that the vote will be taken by
or 10 o'clock tonight. There being nu-
merous amendments. there will be
many roll calls. 1t Is likely that the
committees resolutions, with the mi
uority amendment recognizing the re-
public Of Cuba. will be adopted. 1t is
supposed that the resolution will go to
the house Monday and probably sent
to conference. though an effort may be
made to concur at once, but the
strength of this move is yet uncertain
Senator Morgan yesterday offered an
amendment to the resolution pending
Ill LIE oGHdtS, d SuDSlllutt utCldTlHE
war against Spain, and stating that
1t does not extend to the government
of the republic of Cuba.
Only single incident at the session
of the house was worthy Of public no.
tice. Mr.. Bailey, the Democratic leader,
arose to a question of privilege to re-
ply to newspaper criticism charging
him with responsibility for the dis
orderly scene in the house on Wednes-
day. He arraigned the speaker in Sc |
we're terms. alleging that 1t was the
speakers unfair and unjust treatment
of himself which had precipitated the
trouble. The speaker declined to dis |
cuss the question, declaring that what |
he had done had been done in the pres
cnca of the house and "a thousand |
spectators, and upon the Judgment of |
these witnesses he was willing to rest |
the justification of his action.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-16
MOVING THE MILITARY.
Thirty-three Regiments Ordered to
Cpnrautpofa Snnfharn Dnlrt.

Thirty-three Regiments Ordered to
Concentrate at southern Points.
Washington, April 16.-Decidedly the
most warlike step taken by the war
department in preparing for the pos
sibility of an encounter with Spain was
inaugurated yesterday, when orders
were issued for the concentration at
four points in the south of six regl-
ments of cavalry 20 regiments of in
fantry and the light batteries of five
regiments of artillery. At Chicka-
magua there will be six regiments of
cavalry and the light batteries of five
regiments of artillery; at New Orleans,
eight regiments of infantry; at Tampa,
seven regiments of infantry, and at
Mobile seven regiments of infantry.
Since the civil war no such proportion
Of the army has been mobilized, and
the movement itself is the best evil
dcnce Of the gravity of the situation
as looked upon by the president and
his advisers.
The determination to rendezvous the
troops in the south. where they can be
acclimated to the conditions of a more
tropical climate, has been under con-
sideratlon by the president and his
cabinet for some time. 1t was not un-
til yesterday. however, that the presi-
dent, in view of the enormous expense
which will be entailed, felt justified In
taing this step.
The heavy batteries of artillery in
each Of the five artillery regiments
ordered south will remain at their pres
ent posts The two new regiments of
prtfl1pry raraptlv nf ho, Ivn1 hy
gress have not been recr lited to their
full strength and in addition are not
well equipped with horses and other
necessary requisites for service. and
therefore are not included in yester-
days orders. The department has so
distributed the 22 regiments Of infantry
at convenient places on the gulf that
they will be accessible for transporta-
tion to Cuba. Instructions to the COM
manding officers of the regiments Or
dersd to move were sent out by Gem
eral Miles late yesterday, with direc-
tions that they be put into effect as
soon as possible. AS result a number
Of the regiments are now en- route
The officers who will command will
he General Shafter at New Orleans,
General Coppinger at Mobile, General
Wade at Tampa and General Brooke
at Chickalnauga. These officers have
authority to take with them to their
new commands their entire staff of
officers and II quartermaster
Tha command of the army will de-
volve upon Majnr General Nelson A.
Miles. who is now at the head of the
artillery branch Of the government His
temporary headquarters, 1t is said,
probably will be at Atlanta. where |
General Graham. who has command of |
the department Of the gulf, is now To- |
Gated. General Miles permanent |
headquarters will depend entirely upon
the exigencies Of the situation and the
developments Of the campaign. He will
leave The CITY soon for his new Duties
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-16
WHEAT TOUCHES TOP RAT E.
May Bid Up to SiIs, but Prices Quickly
Tumble.

Chicago, ILL.,, April l5.--T'he most exten,
sive and general liquidation of wheat that
has occurred in months was witnessed on
Change to-day. July closed at SIX and
Sl7B. substantially the bottom, while May
closed at 100.
Tho break in July was shade over 5
cents and in May 2H A remarkable
feature Of the trading was that May dur
ing the early trading was bid up to lis.
the highest point sincs 1872.
Millions of bushels of long wheat
wers dumped ON tho market. and after a
few minutes trading prices weakened rap
idly. A large proportion Of the selling
was done by John Cudahy, but it was
generally credited to Letter. There was
nothing in the news affecting the market
to warrant the liquidation. Holders ap.
parently realized on the recent big nd
vance,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-16

The Choir of Epworth NJ E. church
will repeat its Easter music at the even.
ing service Tomorrow, commencing at
7m o'clock. The music last Sunday at
E2worth was exceptionally fine, End was
said to bs The best ever heard in the church
The choir consists OF thirty well trained
voices the parts being splendidly balanced
Tho selections to be sung Tomorrow
night will include those rendered at the
morning and evening services last Sun
day. A large crowd will no doubt be
present. Tho following is tho programme:
soloists, Miss Mary Geo and William
Mask.
Thanks Be to God" "..........,... Marks
Soprany :obligato and soprano and alto
duct by Miss Mary Gee and Miss Vinie
Clark
"Old Easter Anthem" g. Billings
EVENING SERVICE.
HE Is rlscn' '....................Her Herbert
Full chorus.
'V!Gtory Over Doath" ...... Fil.Mtre
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-16

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
E. Hart Of Groton, s. D.: WAS takon
with bad cold which settled on my
lungs, cough set in and anally terminated
in Consumption. Four doctors gave luo
up saying could live but short time.
gave myself up to my Savior determined
If could not stay with my friends on
earth, would meet my absent ones above,
My husband was advised to get DR.. King
New Discovery for Consumptiop, Coughs
and Colds. Igave it, n trial; took in all
eight bottles 1t has cured me, and thank
God l am saved, and now well and
healthy woman. Trial bottles free at N.
B. Danforth's Drug Store Regular siLs
5Oc IL 90 gu arnnteed OF price refunded.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-16
To The General Public.

The auction sale commence at the
Pyle Cycling School to-day at 3p. H..
with bicycle sale, will be of several days
continuance, and the goods ara now on
exhibition. Considerable preparation has
been made and the sale will be interest,"
ing to both buyer and spectator. We have
quality, quantity and variety. We have
art, artotype and article and the arrange
ments are largely due to the skill and
good taste Of modest widowsr and a
lady out of a prominent store in the city,
whose services we were fortunate enough
to have. We havo our country's colors.
We will have instrumental music in mod
Grafton and chin music to excess. perhaps
but We will do our best to make it pleas
ant for everybody, and bid You come.
Come early, come late, como one, come
all. and we'll settle the question whose
country shall fall. W. a. llUKlLL.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-16
OUR PEERLESS SQUADRON.

Successful Practice Cruise by the yes-
sells Of Commodore Schley's Fleet.
Fort Monroe. Va, April 16.-The fly
ing squadron, the departure of which
caused SO much excitement on We'd
nesday. returned yesterday to anchor-
age at Fort Monroe, after having COM
pleted two days and two nights Of
arduous' labor. with satisfaction to its
commanding officer. Commodore
Schley wanted the captains of the fleet
to know each other in the movement
of their vessels, and to be able to an
swer quickly to all signals for move-
ments liable to be made in an engage
ment. Running down to Cape Henry
on Wednesday afternoon. the squadron
was taken IS miles out to sea- at the
same time maneuvering in response to
the signals from the flagship.
All of the big vessels responded
quickly. the heavy battleshps Massa-
chusetts and Texas being especially
and surprisingly quick. Line of bat
tie was formed with the Brooklyn on
the right, the Massachusetts to the
left of the Brooklyn, the Minneapolis
to the left of the Massachusetts, the
Columbia next and the Texas on the
extreme left. The signal to answer in
line was Obeyed so well that an almost
perfect alignment was obtained. An
chorage was made on Wednesday night
Is miles east of Cape Charles light,
near the southern drill ground.
Thursday morning found very I'M
favorable conditions for either man
euvering or using the guns, the weather
being intensely dsagreeable, with
heavy rain and hailstorm and a high
sea, but Commodore Schley decided to
go out and begin the maneuvers The
Massachusetts, dipped her low nose in
the water time after time taking up
tons of water but was handled beau
tifully, coming up to alignment or cir
cling more quickly than light cruiser.
The other vessels also were quick to
respond to signals. This drill was kept
up all day and at nightfall anchorage
was made at a point 13 miles from
Cape Charles.
After dark signal work by electric
light was practiced for two hours. AT
8 o'clock, when most of the officers and
men had prepared to retire, the call to,
quarters and battle calls were sounded,
On the Brooklyn so quickly was the
work done that every division officer
had reported ready in four min
utes, and the ship was ready for battle.
The other ships reported almost as
quickly.
Yesterday morI ing was given up to
practice at the guns, all the ships put
ting out targets at so yards. The gum
ners on the Brooklyn cut the flag from
ho m nf ha tar within
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-16
New Chapel at HOckeS Ssin.

A new chapel will soon be erected by the
members of Maiiel NJ. Il Mission at Hoe
kessin. It will ba Is feet front by 30 feet
deep. The lumber was delivered on the
18th inst. The carpenters will commence
work next week. II any friend should
meet the bearer OF one of the cards or
books Of tho mission, favor will he con.
ferred by making a liberal contribution
TO tho fund for tho work Tho pastor
Rev. Samnel Coffman desired al tu aid
who are able to do 50.