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Seriously Injured.

John Holland, formerly Of Wilmington,
now employed in the ortsmouth navy
yard, is in the hospital at that place. He
was unable to attend the funeral OF his
sister, Mrs. Katharine Riley, wife Of Off
Ger james Riley, who was buried IN this
city Yesterday. Mr.. Holland fell through
y manhole in the cruiser Newark while
at work in the navy yard last week and
was injured.
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ment isregarded as indicating that war
is inevitable. J
AMERICANS PREPARE E
TO LEAVE
A Flight Soon Expected OF all Ameri-
cans From Havana.

HAVANA, March 26.-The United States
lighthouse tender Mangrove Las arrived
here from Key West, and her coming
has caused the greatest excitement.
The announcement that Captain Sigs-
bee and the officers Of tire Maine were to
sail today for Key West on the Fern re.
ceived contradiction upon the arrival Of
the Mangroye, bringing the report that
the lighthouse tender had orders to take
away from Havana everi American off,
cial except Consul General Lee.
1t is generally beloved that General
Lee has cabled Washington to the effect
that the knowledge OF the Court of In
quiry's report has raised the excitement
in Havana to such pitch that Ameri-
cans are no longer safe in the Cuban cap
ital,
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ONE OF OUR NAVY.
Large Force of Men Will Start Mon
day to Push Stringham to
COmDleti)N,

The new torpedo boat, Stringham
which is rapidly nearing completion al
the Harlan 4 Holdings worth Co.'S yards
will be one of the best equipped torpedo
boats in the world.
The vessel is being built by skilled
laborers who have had years Of expert.
ence in constructing war vessels.
Some came from as far as California and
other western states to get position ON
the sea-going monster.
Ii the vessel had been placed in the
smaller ones it would not have been pOssi-
BILE to launch her, for she will be between
three and four hundred feet long, and
the banks will not be far enough apart.
The Stringham when completed will run
twenty knots an hour, and if possible
they will make her run twenty-five, and
the company will receive bonus pro.
viding overtwenty knots are made on her
trial trip, which will take place ON the
Delaware.
Meadow shop No. is the one in which
the ribs were made, and some of the best
skilled workmen have been busy through
the past week making them, in order
that they can be set Monday or Tues
day.
The flaws in the keel are carefully be-
ing repaired and it will be completed by
Monday in time for the full force to be-
gin work.
The company has invited several men
to watch the start.
The torpedoes which will be placed
on her when finishettwill be made OF the
best material and come direct from the
navy department, which furnishes all
such boats with ammunition.
Several foremcn and workmen OF the
Brooklyn navy department have been
asked to be present Monday, but owing
to the pressing preparations for war witt
Spain they can't leave, for the depart
ments are working day and night on the
projectiles for the purpose spoken OF
above.
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Badly Scalded.

4 cap blew off a steam press at the
plant Of the Wilmington Hosiery Com
pany on Lancaster avenue between
Adams and Jackson streets, about 7.3O
O'Clock yesterday morning, and James
Cook, who was at work around the ma.
chine at the time, had his right arm
scalded. He was not seriously injured
and was able to resume work
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Central Hotel.

Isaac G. Pyle, the proprietor, has made
many improvements on the property he
recently purchased, and the accolnmoda-
tions are greatly improved. Those who
visit the house are so pleasantly enter
tained that they seldom fail to return
when occasion requires. Mr.. Pyle is one
of the best hotel proprietors in this city,
and in Mr.. Boen lie has an excellent
clerk. Every possible advantage is given
patrons, and the building is finely laid
out and furnished. Every convenience
necessary is given. An excellent bar is
attached and supplied with the best
liquors.
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TO be ORDAINED.
8. Harrington Littell and w. B. r.
Harrison to Become DeacOns
on Trinity Sunday.

$. Harrington Littell, a son of the Rev
7. Gardiner Littell, ID. d., former rector
OF St. Johns Church, will be ordained
deacon in that church on Trinity Sun
day, June 9TH.
Mr.. Littell is student at the General
Theological Seminary, New York. He
is brother Of the Rev. John S. Littell of
Buffalo. n. Y.
He expects to start for China soon
after his ordination and to spend a year
in missionary work there.
Also on Trinity Sunday, in st. Johns
Church, William Byrd Page Harrison OF
this diocese, who is q cu-%lr ate of Mr..
Littell's, will be ordained deacon.
He will be assigned to work in Della
ware.
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Large Gun.

A-big ten-inch improved rifled cannon
passed through this city early yesterday
morning. The destination of the gun is
Galveston, Texas, where it will be used
for coast defense. The gun is formid.
able weapon, thirty one feet long and
weighs $1,000 pounds.
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FLEET MUST BE STOPPED.
Accepted Proposition That War
Inevitable Unless Spain
RecedeS.

WASHINGTON, March 26.-The Spanish
fleet is not to be permitted to reach
Havana. The fleet must be turned back
or stopped on the way if Spain does not
intend war 1t is an accepted PROPOSE
ton that war is inevitable unless Spain
recedcs at once, and it is not intended
that the Spanish torpedo fleet shall be in
a position to do damage to our fleet
before the Spanish purpose is un-
masked.
The torpedo fleet must stop short Of
Havana, or war will begin, and all efforts
will be made to destroy the tQrpedo-boats
before they have themselves begun the
work of destruction.
II the torpedo fleet is to proceed, this
Government will no longer withhold the
demand for a cessation of hostilities in
Cuba, and it is said that the demand will
be made imperative, to 90 Immediately
into effect.
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Assuming Definite Shape.

. AT the shipyards of the Harlan 4 Hol-
lingsworth Company the work on the
steel seagoing yacht Niagara is being
adjusted and the steam connections
made. Steam :, be turned on about
the first of April and the trial trip will
follow soon after.
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BULD BE STOPPED
AT ALL HAZARDS
ky and Navy journal Declares
Itself on the Cuban Question.

GAslIINi.ToN, March 2G. - The Army
h Navy Journual says: To send across
Atlantic vessels (flotilla or torpedo
ts) that can serve no purpose except
war upon us is quite a different mat
They should be stopped at all
Wards. II they cross the ocean the re-
pnsibility for the consequence will rest
on those who show themselves too
hid for emergencies and their response
litv will not be forgotten.
Congress Will go ahead. 1t will main.
In the National honor 1t will preserve
. flag. If Mckinley leads in that di-
Dction, Congress, the legislature of the
|lpople, Democrats and Republicans, will
blow him. patriotically and unitedly.
] Mckinley takes another path he will
|Slk alone.
The sun., 1898-03-27

Phoenix Dance,

The Phoenix Fire Company enter
tained number Of their lady friends
last night. The evening was spent in
dancing. Vocal and instrumental music
was furnished by some of the members.
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Injured in Il Fight.

Edward Hayes, colored, injured in
fight at Middletown Friday night, was
taken to the county almshouse at Farm
hurst yesterday morning. He refused to
divulge the name OF his assailants.
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Stencil Created by "Bum."

"Bum," the Police Department cat, has
been missing for over week, and the
stencil which permeated the station, es-
pecially Judge Balls court, is thought to
come from "Bum's" dead body.
The sun., 1898-03-27

Superintendent Holiday, of the p, w.
& b. Railroad, has returned from Talla.
hassee and Pensacola, Fla, where he has
been for the past two months for his
health.
The sun., 1898-03-27
Delegate Elected.

The Wilmington Turnsemcinde Friday
night held Il special meeting and elected
Emil Mauier delegate for the Tagsatzung
convention, of the Philadelphia Turn
Bczirk, which begins on Monday in At
lantic City, n. ].
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REPORTED MURDER.
1t is Said That a Fathe: StrangleGl
His Child to Deatl, at
Delaware City.

There comes from Delaware City q
report to the effect that strange death
occurred there last night
1t is said res dent of that place Of
some prominence, strangled his child to
death. The names Of the parties could
not be learned.
Detectives McVey and Witsil will
drive down to Delaware City this morn
ing and institute an investigation Of the
affair. "F--
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bDGE ADVOCATE MARK
4 AND MCKINLEY CONFER.
Jerminent Will Inform Spain That
Condition is Int tOlcrablc.

|CullNN Condition Is IntO1crab!c.
yAsHINGToN, March 26.-Judge Advo-
Mark arrived at the White House
80 a. III.
hatan engagement with the Pres-
Nor 10 o'clock to go over certain
Of the testimony OF the Court of
iry and explain the effects described
IN.
an he stated Oh positive informa-
hat this Government will, if indeed
not already done 50, inform Spain
he conditions now existing in Cuba
eecome intolerablc to the people of
pumtry, and that hostilities on the
v must cease.
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RIGHT OF RELIEF DENIED.
This Declaration Spain Indicate es
&6he Is Looking For War.

HHINGTON, March 26.-The des
from Madrid, which states that
has made counter claim, and re-
y admit the right of the United
10 send direct relief to Cuba, is
bore sensational than the threat
Spain ten days ago to ,rpel with
Won any claim that We might
n indemnify. Taken in connec-
th the despatch Of the torpedo
for Porto Rico, but as it
ii claimed for Cuba, this semi
atterance OF the Spanish Govern.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
NEW-JERSEY.

Macadam roads Of Hackensack and cherry Hi;
cherry I'LL! good. macadam roads OF OradsI ana
Wes.wool. fair 20 good earth roads ana euse
paths fair. Earth roads Of Park Eldse, r%nEh
and wet: earth roads Of Forest HILL HlucIy !,
nacadam and earth roads Of Passac i Eaidfner
wood. fair. earth roads. soft. Nj adam roads o.
RoSeville good. earth roads, good, cyr.e pa -,
good. Mlcadan ami earth roads OF orange lH lalr
cord.;on ana viii improve with fa'r weather,
Roads Of Eas' Orange. good Macadam Ioads 81
Bloomfield. poor to fair. earth roads poor, cyGie
path. good. The ma adam roads OF Mohtc'@ii
good but not quit dry ear'h roads ia,T Dq
somewhat SOFT. Macadam roads oil, Mountaln
View good Beautiful scenery abounds :, O tra
Tlttle Falls through Pompton. and an roaHs ar
IN rrst-class condition. Macodam roads Oh NaIu-
wei fair: enrth roads muddy. Macadam ROADS OF
Lake HopatconC somewhat muddy. but rapidly
drvirg MacaIam roads Of Rosele wet, ana me
earth roads soft Macadam roads Of Railway IN
fro condition. earth roads muddy ana rousn
Earth roads OF Now Brunswick MUDDY: inaceoam1
roads Hide muddy and wot. Macafam roads oi
Trenton. good. Earth roads Of Matteaw van ana
trenton muddy. cycle and edge paths OF trenton
moor on account OF recent rains. All roads OF
Sbrewehury IN poor condition; wheelmen may use
he sidewalks subject 70 the rights Of pedestrians
R"ads ~ PIaiu,icld and Wcstdeld. muddy Earth
roads OF Rask!ng Ridge. muddy. Macadam Fodus
OF Washington. good. earth roads poor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27

silk and Wool Novelties, eXclu-
sive patterns, choice colorlngs, at
$50 yard.
silk and Wool Brocades, PlaldS
and Stripes, tWO-tone effects, at
80 yard.
silk and Wool Bayadere Stripes,
three-tOne effects. at 800 yard.
Silk and Wool Bayadere Stripes,
three-tone effects, at 200 yard.
silk and Wool Novelties, in neat
designs, raised figures, at 200
yard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
The Vogue in DRESSWEAR,
from Hat to Shoes, the Seasons
Faucies, and the View of Spring
and Summer can only be had
full and complete in New Jersey
at Our Store. Extremely Low
Prices Prevail.

Silk and Wool Bayadere Stripes.
in solid cOlOrS, at 1.45 yard.
Atwood French Coverts, 48
inches wide, - new Spring color.
ings, at l.25 yard.
Atwood French Whipcords, for
tailor made suits, at LIS yard.
Atwood Frence WhipCords, for
tailor made suits, at LOO yard.
Atwood French Broadcloth, for
tailor made suits, 81 inches wide,
at 1.35 yard.
Atwood French Broadcloth, for
tailor made suits, % inches wide,
at LOO yard.
Atwood Broadcloth, 80 inches
wide. in all the newest tlnts, at
S5C. yard.
Bicycle Suitings, 46 inches wide,
in all the new Spring mixtures, at
45C. yard.
,,,,,r = IN %rNyAnU
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
STATEN ISLAND

The general condition Of the macadam ROADS OF
staten Island is rather muddy but Will improve IN
a day or two with fair weather. The earth roads
are heavv Macadam and earth roads OF Ne"-
Dorp are soft and muddy. edge paths. sticky.
Macadam roads Of Pleasant Plains, fair 10 gooa'
earth roads fair
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27

through Flushing Bayside. Roslyn: cold SpriIn5gi
NorthpoTt. Smth'own and Port jefferson \, soTt
condition. from Jamaica through queens MlheoI1
and Jericho all roads IN excellent shape Jai no
through Springfield. Valley Stream. lynDTooh,
Freeport Mas,apcqUa. Babylon. Oakda ana
Patchogue TO other points on the Merr!ck HoaI;;
all roads in nrst-class riding condition. ROADS o.
Rockaway and Far Rockaway. good roads 20
Long Beach fair. TO Garden CITY and HempSteaIi,
excellent: roads 70 Port Washington. Great Neck
and Whlestonc. excellent: road from College rom.
10 Whitestore half the distance, fair; the otneI
half muddy; Flushing 70 Whitestone; falr, roa,.
from Whitestore 10 Willets Point. fair; rosds =
oyster Bay and Glen Cove. fair; Bay Shore 10
smlthtown. good; road from Pa,chogue - ess'
through Noriches. Good Ground and AmaganSeu
good: Hridgohampton % Sag Harbo- good Port
Jefferson through Wadng River 10 NyerneSt'
fair. road from Riverhead through MattitucK.
Southold and Greenpor.. IN excellent shape
the cycle path from Port Jefferson 20 Patch;;
oguc fair: from Eastport TO Rverhead, ana
.rom Westhqmp3n to RyerheGad ey Gle 81 pa IN.
ported In bad condition last week has been
remeded a cycle path has been made on tne
south side ~ the road. just west OF Oakdae; roais
Of Hemps cad muddy and heavy; macadam ROADS
az Rockville centre. good. earth roads, heaV!
d ri Garden CITY good.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27

Silk and Wool French PopllnS,
two-tone, with Roman border, at
1.75 yard.
Silk and Wool BroCadeS, raised
figures. three-tone effects, at 1.63
yard.
Silk and Wool BengallneS, for
waists. three-tone effects, at lis
yard.
Silk and Wool Poplins, tWo-tone.
in all the newest COlOringS, at 30
yard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27

much discussion the following resolution was
passed: THAT. while the club cannot join the
proposed consolidation as body, It allows the
committee 10 use its best efforts for those who
wish 10 Join as individuals"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27

Cyclists desiring 10 join the League OF AH'er'-
can Wheelmen may obtain full printed ihrorfha-
ton and membership blanks by seh . ." Tbo
and addresses 10 the cyc"hs 'N''0'
Tribune,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.
THE OLD AND THE NEW CHAMPIONS.
POSSIBILITY OF TROUBLE BEING CAUSED ny
coNrrLc1NG DATES on TIE THREE TRACKS
IN rIs DIsTRICT-wHAT I. A. w.
MEMBERS GET FOR s2-NorEs

AND COMMENT


champions Who are always popular and who re-
tain the respect and confidence Of the public
In his tay and there are some who say that
time has not yet passed. Jimmie" was the mar
vel Of his time. He was not like the talking
champions Of the short-haired fraternity for ne
was always ready 20 meet any one. at any time
and at any place Zimmerman is touring in the
South al present. ard his friends say he has
about made VI his mind 20 follow the circuit
this year and take his chances with the younger
champions Of tie day. He has done no compe;i-
tion WORK in a long time. and many think he VIII
10. be able o set back to his old-time form
Last year Zimmerman gave exhibitions occa-
s:onaly. bu; he d.d not show the speed which
was his and his alone few years ago. on and
OF his whed he o,d-tir1e champion Is n distinct
character. There is never a chance Of mstak!ng
him for s1l;c one else. To see Zimmerman once
is 70 remember him always. His friends hope
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27

I'm and Any Railroad
n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-27

members enroll their names 70 make an even
hundred. The club runs for April are as follows:
April .. Coney Island 0:30 a. M: April 10 City
island. 300 a. m: April II. Bergen Point $40
a. m. and April II. Roslyn, Long Island 900
or captain and lieutenant. The captain Will
nave charge OF the run and will set a pace OF
from eight 20 ten miles an hour No one will be
permitted to ride ahead Of the pacemaker. The
Club members ride for pleasure. not Tor speed.
The duty OF the lieutenant will be TO that
no man lags behind. A reparer. with COM
plete outfit. will also be in attendance. The
cycling Committee Of the club is follows
X. F. Moran chairman; Arthur l.. Selig. secrc-
tary: c. VI. Chamberlain. s Brown. W. Barrett
Whiteman, !. Langdon HAYES and G. r.
Fletcher.
The Essex Bicycle Club. Of Newark which
numbers seventy-siy members. held It's twenty
ninth anniversary dinner at the Central Dining
Rooms Broad-st.. on Wednesday evening. The
officers elected for the ensuing year are as FOL
lows: President. Herbert W. Knight; vice presi-
dent +. O. Chase; secretary-treasurer. Benjamin
J. Coo; Executive Committee Frederick J. Keer.
Madison Allng and Chester r. Hoag; delegates
to the Associated Cycling Clubs Of New-Jersey.
Or. William p. Richards 81 Orange; Charles
Edge and Theodore r. Palmer. representative
10 J.. \. w Colonel William S RICHTER 4
Road Committee will be- chosen by the president.
The remainder Of the evening until midnight
was spent in q lively discussion to whether
the club was 20 Join with the Newark Field Club.
Republican Club and Triton Boat Club in forming
the proposed Newark Athletic Club. After
Evening star., 1898-12-05
DIS TR|CT COMMISSIONERS
They Submit Their Annual Report to
President Mckinley.
OPERATIONS FOR THE LAST FISCAL YEAR
Increase in the Police and Fire Departments
Recommended.
MORE SCHOOL BUILDINGS NEEDED
MORE SCHOOL BUILDINGS NEEDED
A Public Playground Asked For--The
Public Library--WOrk of the
Health Office and the
Engineer De-
plrtment.

The report of the Commissioners of the
District of Columbia for the fiscal year end
ed June 30, 1898, was submitted to the
President today. 1t is as follows:
Executive Office.
Commissioners of the District Of Columbia.
Washington, December j, 1898.
The President:
The Commissioners of the District of Co.
iumbia herewith submit for the informa-
ton of Congress, as required by law, their
annual report of the official doings of the
government of said District for the fiscal
year which ended June 80 1898.
Appropriations and Revenues.
The appropriations for the year which
were payable out of the general revenues
excepting those for the water department
were $6,091, ,444.35. The receipts from taxes
and other resources applicable to the pay
ment of said appropriations Gncluding the
amount contributable by the United States
as its share of the District expenses, and
surplus of 1921, 5026 of District revenues
of former years. were s7,003, ,026.26.
The expenditures of the water department
were sos. .S5J.35 and were wholly payable
out of the revenues received from water
rents and taxes. The revenues of said de-
partment, including a balance of former
years, amounting to s7S,572.7s were s4o9,-
570.56.
Debt.
The funded debt of the District of Colum
bia on June 80. 1896, was s16,043920.1S. No
portion of it was incurred under the present
form of the municipal government. The
treasurer of the United States, who is
charged with it's management, reports it in
detail:
Evening star., 1898-12-05
POLICE DEPARTMENT.

Earnest efforts have been made to fur
ther improve the condition of this DEPART
ment by Strengthening IL in every possible
way, so as to get the greatest advantage
out of the small number of men allowed
the District for the prevention OF crime
the arrest of criminals and the perform
ance of the various duties which have
from time 10 time been put upon the police
Those who have grown ola and feeble have
been retired to the extent the mod,rat
facilities afforded by Congress woulI per-
nit and their places filled with young and
active men. All the mounted men have
been detailed TO the county. enabling the
department TO give better attention TO a
large territory hitherto unpTotecT I'd
The bicycle squad has been increased
from five to twenty. The introduced ion Of
the bicycle into the police department. i'm
this as well as in other cities. has proved
very decided benefit. The Inen can get
about so silently and swiftly as TO enable
them to cover a large area in snort time
Instead of having them do general duty all
over the city, as heretofore. they are now
assigned to precincts and their duties pre-
scribed by the lieutenants. These men are
now provided with wheels at The expense
of the department.
The report of the major and suparinten-
dent shows that the department has no
apologies to make for the record of the
past year. 1t has done exceedingly we'll
Although unusual conditions have existed
in connection with the recent war which
city, the record is very good. especially in
the keeping down and apprehending of
criminals Of the higher grade.
Murders Committed.
Fifteen murders We're committed during
the year, but with a single exception all
the murderers have been captured and the
department has strong grounds for believ-
ing that the one at large will soon be appre-
hended, record which challenges COM
parison with those of other municipalities.
So much has been said in the past re-
garding the inadequacy Of the force in
point of numbers, and the fact has been SO
thoroughly demonstrated, that 1t seems un-
necessary to say more. Strong efforts will
be made during the coming session of Con-
gress to secure Its enlargement to a point
which will be proper and I'm keeping with
the work to be done and the property and
territory TO be guarded.
Attention is more particularly invited at
this time to the condition of the station
houses throughout the city. Congress re-
Gently made provision for additional stories
on two of the stations and these houses
are now equipped and quite comfortable. so
far as the sleeping and sanitary conditions
are concerned. Taken as a whole how
ever, the stations are very far behind ths