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WAR APPROPRIATION.

On Monday night the House. under suspension the rules
passed the bill appopriang 5000 600 war; under the
Governors direction and in this put the State Maryland
relatively the plane of New York and Ohio which have
appropriated 81 100000 eac Should the dreaded come
MARYLAND the with begging hands for
and equipment of its men
important work of the Legislature the passage the
charter Baltimore The edvson city into new
ward Legislative and Congressional lines is also important There
believe that the Republicans took advantage
position geIymande these civil divisions but
contrary equal number of people given equal rights
throughout the city in all three redivisons.
Included the defeated police reorganiza
ton bill for Batmore the primary election BILL and good
roads bill Also bill establish in connection
with Comptrolers Office who should audit all
Against the latter bill the county court clerks and registers
wills made dead and accomplished its defeat Register
Wills Reuben L. lamar, of Cecil, being of delegation
With regard to the police reorganization BILL while its
would give the public to believe it honest measure
reality political scheme for the Of the department in the
Republican prin.aii,s 10 Baltimore.
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Inc natural loss OF hair, either by disease
or the age OF the hair itself, may he replen-
ished with II heavy growth by HaIrs Hair
Renewer
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APRIL 9, 1893.
VIM. B. SHARP
81 CO..
Fourth and Market SIS,
WILMINGTON, DEL.
EE:ilkg

SilkE
A new and fine line of fancy
Iatfeta Silks tor Ladies
Waists at 81 per yard in pink,
crimson, turquoise, light blue
and black grounds with light
colored patterns.
A splendid lot Of checked
Taffetas, one Of the most pop
ular shirt waist silks to. day,
for 65c and S..
Tap RIgzE Sill<s
Twenty-seven inches wide, in
a fac quality Of lustre black,
at the unusually low price of
soc per yard.
EinIhzms
Every lady wants or will
want a Bingham Dress or
Shirt Waist this summer. We
offer Io,o yards OF one of
the best makes of Dress Cling
hams to be- had. They are in
dress lengths Of 10 and u
yards, are regular lOc quail
ties, and will be sold tor &c
per yard.
Maaraa EziuE11zmz
The finest made, in very
fine, neat stripes and plain
effects; 80 inches wide. CSC
goods for IL 1lc per yard.
E5RlatEa E1luth
for boys suits and ladies'
waists, For an outing suit or
waist nothing could be nicer.
They come in a fine combina-
ton OF stripes and plain color.
IL 1ac per yard.
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NuvRlty nrEEE EnudE

All wool, in the latest styles
tor spring at much reduced
prices; SO inches wide; CSC
per yard.
Also a beautiful line of
Checks in black and white: 40
inches; tor CSC and 29c. per
yard.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-09
Special Seed Sale.

l will send packet of any of the fol-
loving seeds for cents or s for % cents:
fihest mixed sweet peas, finest mixed peoples
ncautllul mixed New Mexico cosmos. very
line Mixed chrysanthcmIm. Yucca lovely
Japanese morning glory scarlet sage fancy
pctnnln, Marguerite carnations, mignon-
cite, mixed astcrs
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Won7a,7,s REAL economy doesn't
S,,;fs consist in simply get
0''' ting an article for lit
tie money. We have seen women S
suits sold at few dollars each that
were WretchedIy dear, because in
fabric and make they were below
the level of real goodness. SO,
good suits-in style and fabric-at
$3.50
may be classed as real bargains
something that you are really
gamer to have traded your money
for.
These are the styles
Suits Of black or navy serge. Fly front
or blazer jacket as you prefer. Jacket
lined with satin serge Skirt lined with
pcrcaIlne
Suits OF tan covert cloth, fly front Jacket
lined with changcant satin serge. Skirt
percaIine lined.
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MattinEs

Our own importation in the
best styles and qualities Of
China and Japan goods, from
$3.50 to $40 per roll of 40
yards.
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EarpEtE

"A new assortment OF hand
some patterns in Velvet Car
pets, soft and velvety to the
thread, magnificent tor wear.
81 per yard.
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$3.50

The Glove IN a class all by it.
for q SeII-oI a GOODNESS
Dollar n r'O, N other " a,0ve ~'a u
the price, is the
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-04-09
Ein5!IhamE
MaGraa EziuHlaEn1E

The finest made, in very
fine, neat stripes and plain
effects; 80 inches wide. 25c
goods for II 1lc per yard.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS.

WASHINGTON, April Z, 1898.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-21
WILL STRIKE US UNEXPECTED
NO TELLING DESTINATION OF
SPANISH FLEET.
Probabilities of 1t Attacking Our
Asiatic Squadron First-Startling
Predictions of Admiral Bunce.

New York. April 21.-A naval officer
who is close TO Admiral Bunce, COM
mandant of the Brooklyn navy yard
said last night:
Il believe the Spanish fleet will not
strike in Cuban waters or even make
a demonstration on the Atlantic coast
1t cannot cope with Captain Sampson S
four battleships and three monitors. ]
believe the Spaniards will strike in an
unexpected quarter.
Mark my words. A squadron OF
their fine armored cruisers will go to
sea, and the whole world will be kept
speculating as to its destination. This
squadron will not be heard of for some
time. 1t will confront our Asiatic
squadron, which. meanwhile, has
moved on the. Philippines and seem
ingly swept everything before it.
the Nlzcaya, Oquendo and Cardi-
nal Clsneros, or any three of the eight
Spanish cruisers. would be more than
match for our whole Asiatic squad
ron. which consists of the protected
cruisers Olympia. Baltimore, Raleigh,
Boston and the gunboats Concord and
Petrol. Only the failure of the Span
iards TO fight their ships, or the most
supreme valor and superior gunnery
OF our Asiatic squadron could save our
cruisers from Disaster
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-21
KEY WEST SQUADRON.
Strain of Suspense Great Among the
Jack Tars There.

Key West, Fla, April 2O-The United
States torpedo boat destroyer May
flower arrived here last night and an
chored near the flagship New York. 1t
is possible that the Mayflower will be
Captain SIMPSONS flagship. He may
use her for this purpose if he finds the
expected blockade of Cuba necessary
to making frequent and rapid rounds
of the fleet, as the Mayflower is better
suited for such work than the first
class cruiser New York.
Additional precautions have been put
in force here to insure the safety Of
the big ships since the resolutions of
congress Were adopted. All dock lights
on board the New York, Iowa and In
diana, which lie out of Key West har-
Dor, are now eXtinguished before
p. m, when the battle ports are
screwed on. and the formidable war
ships can hardly be seen from each
others deck except when an occasional
searchlight, flashing around. reveals
their dark outlines. Besides this pre-
caution, the night patrol has been
doubled. Last evening both the Gin
cinnati and the Marblehead, accom-
panied by two torpedo boats, went out
on picket duty. With these increased
precautions the strain of suspense be-
comes greater. and all hope for speedy
and definite action.
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the Portsmouth navy yard. has been
ordered to take command of the marines
of the North Atlantic squadron.
The officials of the foreign office at
Berlin confirm the report that the Span
iSh government has asked Germany to
sell ordnance and army supplies. They
add that the request had been refused
The retirement of Colonel II. c. Cook.
commandant of Fort Mcpherson. and
COMPANY on his way to Tampa. Fla. at
the head of the Fifth infantry. has been
ordered b. the medical board of the de-
partment of the gulf on account of dis
ability.
Fred d. Grant of New York, son of Cen
eral Grant has rendered his services TO
the government and would like TO receive
commission from the president The
colonel is unable to enlist. as he is a few
years too old. and can only be given
commission.
Cavalry and artillery from all parts of
the country poured into Chattanooga yes
terda.-. Major General John r. Brooke
and his staff of the department of the
lakes arrived from Chicago late this
afternoon to assume command at the
Chickamauga camping ground.
Major General Brooke and staff,
Colonel Sheridan. Captain Richards, First
Lieutenant Deane and Second Lieutenant
terday on the way TO Chickamauga,
where General Brooke takes command of
the troops now rapidly assembling there.
The cruiser Newark. which will be
iedlI 1O- service Wllnln INe next three
weeks and will be. as formerly. the flag
ship of the South Atlantic tation is the
most available vessel for assignment 10
the southern patrol squadron as It's flag
snip. The Newark ana San Francisco are
sister ships and are therefore formidable.
Arrangements are being made by the
war department for the transportation
OF troops from southern ports 10 Cuba
and II IS expected that they will be per-
fected today or soon thereafter. Colonel
a. s. Himball chief quartermaster Of the
department of the east, will open bids at
New York for the charter of steam yes
sells for this service.
It is reported that the government is
after the steamers Northwest and North
land of the Northern Steamship company,
which operates between Duluth and Buff
falo. These two steamers are capable of
making z miles an hour, are steel built.
and have been used exclusively for pas
senCer service. so that if secured by the
government it is thought thew would
probably be used as troop ships
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-21
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

Don Carlos. the Spanish pretender, ar
rived at Brussels.
Hayti will not aid Spain in procuring
supplies. Spain has no coal in Hayti.
Treasury statement: Availab bic cash
balance. $220, 81, SIS; gold reserve, SlSO.3I6,-
Uruguayan officers are about to enter
the service of Spain in her army and
navy.
The executive council authorized Gov
ernor Ramsdell to eXpend $4,000 in equip
ping the New Hampshire National Guard
for active service
Mexico will preserve strictly neutral
attitude in case hOstilities begin. Span
iards there generally appear to teel
gloomy over the situation
Senator Foraker has written 20 W. D.
Bisman. Toledo constituent oenolpc-
ing as a falsehoOd the talk that he was
interested j. Cuban bonds.
General Culberson ordered the entire
Texas ranger corps to the Mexican
frontier to reDel any invasion from that
country that Spanish sympathizers may
make.
The New York cotton market yesterday
was attended with great excitement.
Prices jumped Up to Is points on first
sales. on heavy covering of local short
accounts and active buying Tor cOmmls-
sion houses
The central Cuban relief committee yes
terday chartered the steamship State of
Texas of the Mallory line. 20 carry relief
supplies TO lUt- SulleIAAtS PcOplc III ClDet-
The Red Cross representatives, some %
in number, will join the ship at Key West
The rush of applicants for enlistment in
the United States army or navy was con-
tinued yesterday at London. Between 40
and 80 English and Irish sailors or SOL
diers, or would-be soldiers or sailors, ap-
piled for enlistment at the United States
consulate.
An official dispatch from Havana 10
Madrid says Captain General Blanco has
chartered a vessel TO bring over 400
Spanish sailors who have heretofore
served in the United States navy. but
who are now DESTROYS of defending their
own country.
The police are now guarding the United
States consulate in AsunciOn. Paraguay.
The Spaniards have made noisy demon
STATIONS against the United States. They
have been prohibited from burning ef-
fgies Of President Mckinley and other
American statesmen
General Charles Fitzsimmons of Chi
cago was appointed by Governor Tanner.
brigadier general of the First brigade.
Illinois National Guard, to succeed Cen
eral II. A Wheeler. who was removed by
Governor Tanner. after granting permis-
sion TO Colonel Kayanaugh. commanding
the Seventh regiment /. n. c., to parade
on ST. Patrick's day.
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and both his friends and the police be-
lieve that all the amount of the defal-
cation has been paid over to the book
makers. Hints that Widber was going
the pace induced his chief deputy, NJ.
de Ia Montanya, jr., to make an inves-
LEGATION. AS soon as Widber found that
this investigation was in progress he
became very respondent, drank heav-
lily and made several threats to COM
nit suicide.
Montanya informed Mayor Phelan
today of his discovery of the shortage,
apparently amounting to S116,000. In
the meantime Widber had disappeared,
but his subsequent arrest on his ranch
was considered as indicating that he
was not so much trying to escape as to
secure a few days for recaperation be-
fore undergoing the ordeal of arrest.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-21
LOOTED 'FR|SCO'S TREASURY
GOLD TAKEN FROM BAGS AND
REPLACED BY SILVER.
Discovery Made By Mayor Phelan
Pointing to Large Embezzlement
By Treasurer Widber.

San Francisco, April 2O.-Augustus c.
Widber, treasurer of the city and
county of San Francisco, is believed to
have embezzled $4,000 of the munich
pal funds. The suspicion of other civic
officials that something was amiss in
the treasury department was aroused
last night. and today Mayor Phelan and
AUDITOR Frederick began an inVeStiga-
ton, which resulted in some startling
discoveries. The sealed bags OF gold
IN the city treasurers vault had been
surTeptitiously opened. Care had been
taken not to break the seals, but the
strings had been deity cut, the gold
distracted and silver inserted to leave
the weight of the bags unchanged.
Then the coin sacks had been fastened,
and the severed ends of the string con-
cealed in the natural folds of the can
vas bags.
A search was made for Treasurer
Widber, but he could not be found in
the city. The police followed several
unsuccessful clues, but the defaulting
of1clal was finally discovered this even
ing at his ranch, near Walnut creek. in
Contra Costa county, so miles from San
francisco. He had driven thither this
afternoon, in company with a local re-
porter and friend from this city, 60
ing to Walnut creek by rail to guard
Wldber, his family having reason to
believe that he might attempt to COM
NIT suicide. He was arrested by a con-
stable tonight, the officer starting at
once for this city with his prisoner.
Widber refused to make any state
ment. 1t has not yet been developed
whether Widber lost the money in
speculation, or whether he attempted
to make big haul at the city's ex-
pense. The municipality will not be a
loser by the defalcation, being protected
by a S250,000 bond. Among Widber's
sureties were Chief of Police Lees. Pri-
vate Detective Harry N. Morse and a
surety company, the last two mem
toned sureties being down for s1OO. 600
each and Lees for $4,000.
Widber was a young man, about 30
years of age, succeeding his father as
treasurer. Widber, ST., was a pioneer
druggist, and served two terms as city
treasurer. Young Widber was his
fathers chief deputy, and upon the
treasurer's death, soon after the last
municipal election, the son was appoint
ed to serve for the unexpired term by
the board of supervisors. at the re-
quest of his fathers bondsmen.
Widber, who admits the shortage
claims that he took the money to in
vest in mines, his investments coming
out badly. 1t is known, however, that
he has been playing the races heavily.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-21
LITTLE BULLETS.

The tug Vigilant at San Francisco was
added to the fleet OF Americas naval
vessels. The purchase price was $6O,Oeo
Rear Admiral John G. Walker, retired.
may be the successor of Theodore Roose-
Welt as assistant secretary of the navy
War supplies for the United States gov
eminent came from England yesterday on
the steamships Mohawk and Mississippi
Cuban clubs of Key West are to request
President Mckinley to appoint General
Lee the first territorial governor of Cuba.
The London Telegraph declares that the
United States government has purchased
the Umbr:a and the Etruria of the
Cunard line.
A dispatch to the London Times from
Havana declares the idea that the in
surgents will join Spain In resisting
America is ridiculous.
General Robert Meade. commandment al
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-21

San Francisco. April 2O.-Weather al
Ingleside fine: track fast. Results:
First race, one mile-Applejack won
Major Hooker second, Texarkana third
Time-1:43lz.
Second race, six furlongs, selling
Miss Lynaha won, San Mateo second
Imp. Mistral II third. Time-1:14N.
Third race, mile and a quarter, over
five hurdles-Our Climate won. George
Palmer second, Tortoni third. Time
2:221s.
Fourth race, five furlongs, the Schrei-
Der stakes. value s1.0o0-Olinthus won,
Excursion second, Obsidi third Time
1:02K.
Fifth race, one mile, selling-Morinel
won, Thelna second, San Marco third.
Time-1:4l.
Sixth race, one mile-Rubicon won,
Bernardille second, Imp. Tripping
third. Time-1:4lA.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-21
MAY COME TODAY.
Proclamation From the President
Calling For Volunteers.

Washington. April 2O.-The president
spent nearly all of the afternoon with
prominent officials discussing war
measures. Secretary Alger. Secretary
LonS, General Miles. General Schofield
and Captain CrOwnlnshield were with
him until nearly o'clock. General
Miles brought with him several maps
and other documents. and it is believed
the matters under discussion had spe-
cial reference to the contemplated
movement against Cuba. Another mat
ter which occupied a share of the time
this afternoon was the consideration
of issuing a proclamation calling for
volunteers in anticipation of the early
passage by the senate of the pending
bill authorizing the president 10 raise
a volunteer army. At the close of the
conference, General Alger announced
that the proclamation would not be is
sued before tomorrow at the earliest.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-21
DANGER TO OUR LEyEEs
Spaniards Could Infict Much Dam
age Along the Mississippi.

Washington, April 2O.-There is rea-
son to believe that a fourth squadron
for the protection of the cities of the
gulf coast may be formed by the navy
department. This force probably will
act as the southern patrol squadron,
like the northern patrol squadron.
of which Commodore J. A. Howell has
been placed i'll command.
In case it is finally determined to
form gulf patrol squadron. its head
quarters probably will be fixed at New
Orleans, where fears are entertained
for the safety of the levees of the Mis-
sissipDi river. These levees could be
destroyed without much difficulty by
an enemy provided he could reach them
and the department does not intend to
allow him TO get in a position TO do
damage by this means.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-21
WAR BEGINS SATURDAY.
Two Squadrons That Have the Time
Set to a Minute.

Washington, April 2O.-Non- compli-
ance by Spain with the terms of Presi-
dent McKinley's ultimatum will be fol-
lowed by the dispatch of the North At
lantic and the flying squadrons at is
minutes past 1 o'clock Saturday morn
ing to Cuba and Porto Rico to Dust her
from those islands.
Under the plan determined upon Cap
tain SIMPSONS vessels will not only
blockade Havana, but will blockade
every other port in Cuba, both on the
northern and on the southern coasts,
and the flying squadron under the COM
mand of Commodore Schley will take
similar action with reference to the
ports of Porto Rico.
Captain Simpsons fleet viii probably
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-21
THIS MEANS MUCH.
Palma Has Been In Consultation
With the Administration.

Washington, April 2O.-The statement
is made on high authority that Tomas
Estrada Palma, the representative of
the Cuban republic in this country. in
company with one of the brigadiers of
Gomez's army, has been in consulta-
ton with General Miles today, arrang-
ing for cooperation in the conduct OF
the campaign in Cuba against Spain.
This is taken as virtual recognition of
the Cuban republic It is stated that
Palma was summoned here for this
conference.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-21
Complains of British Sympathy.

Paris, April 2O.-The Temps, this af-
ternoon, commenting editorially upon
the political situation, says:
Everything points to the Spanish
American war leading to a serious i'm
pairment Of international and CONNER
cial interests, in view of Great Brit
aims open sympathy with America, es-
pecially as an agreement between the
European powers to safeguard their in
terests seems impossible
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-21
Stage Held Up.

Solomonville, Ariz, April 20.-The
stage between Geronimo and Globe
was held UP at 3 o'clock this afternoon,
about five miles north of Geronimo. by
two robbers. They took the registered
mail and express matter and robbed
all the passengers. The robbers went
north. Agent Rice of San Carlos sent
Indian scouts to take the trail. Sheriff
Birchfield left this evening to join in
the pursuit. It is not known how much
hooty the robbers secured.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-21
SURGEONS TABERNACLE.
Historic Religious Edifce Laid Waste
BY Fire In London.

London. April 20.-Spurgeon's taber-
nacle was destroyed by fire this after
noon. The Metropolitan tabernacle. to
give it's proper name. was situated at
Newington Butts. close to the Elephant
and Castle. in the southern part Of
London. known as the Surrey side Of
the River Thames. 1t was opened in
1861 and was made famous by Rev.
Charles Hadden Sturgeon, who died in
80. The tabernacle had about 30 mission
halls and schools, in addition 10 the
almshouses connected with it. Rev.
Thomas Spurgeon. brother Of the dis
tinguished divine, is the pastor of the
Metropolitan tabernacle. having Occu-
pied that position since 1894.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-21
not reach Cuba until early Saturday

not reach Cuba until early Saturday
forenoon.
Commodore Schley's force, having a
great distance to steam, will probably
not reach its destination until Monday
Spain may evacuate Cuba, but with
the bulk of her fleet still in home wat
ers. she would be able to keep up her
traditional practice of privateering and
thus continue to harass the United
States and prolong the war for many
months. The authorities may hope for
a short war but the extensive prepara-
tiens show that it is their purpose to be
prepared for a long one.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-21
MARTIAL LAW AT SHEEP CAMP.
Necessity For Preserving Peace at
Scene of Avalanche.

Skaguay, Alaska, April Is, via Seattle,
Wash. April 20.-Advices were re-
ceived here today that martial law has
been declared at Sheep Camp. The
condition of affairs there since the fear
full avalanche has been such as to i'm
press Colonel T. NJ. Anderson, in COM
mand of the Lynn Canal district, with
the necessity of more stringent means
of preserving peace and protecting
property. Accordingly he issued proc
lamation, April IA, establishing mar
tial law and sent a detachment of 80
men from Dyea to put the order into
execution
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-21
VIII Endorse Senator Davis.

st. Paul. Mimi, April 2G.--The Re.
publican state central committee has
called the state convention to meet IN
this city June 30 and arranged that for
NAL action be at that time taken to
endorse United States Senator c. K
Davis fer reelection, as the legisla-
ture to be chosen next fall will vote
for 8 senator.