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The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-27
Thomas Webb Dead.

Thomas D. Webb, aged 50 years. died
at West Chester Pa, on Monday. For
many years he was Il halter, ana, at
various times, had stores on Market
street near Third, this city.
He was one OF the originators OF the
Mechanics Bank, which started business
at Fourth and Market streets and later
was located at Fifth and Market streets,
and subsequently became the First Ma
tional Bank.
lie was also one OF the founders OF tie
first building loan association i'll Wit
mingtnn. Thirteen years ago he retired
from business, and removed to West
Chester.
His wife and three children, Mrs;
Edward Bringhurst, .Jr., and w. 7. and
i. T. Webb, survive him..
His funeral will take place tomorrow
afternoon from the residence OF W. T.
Webb, No. 505 West Ninth street,
this city. The interment will be in
the Wilmington ana Brandywine ceme'
tprV,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-27
REMEMBER The MAINE"
Is the Watchword at Camp Ebe
W. Tunnell.
BOYS IN BLUE WELL PLEASED
Inc National Guards of Delaware
Anxious to Avenge the Brave
American Sailors Killed by
Spanish Treachery.
'OIS IN BLUE WELL PLEASED
staff Correspondent to THE Sun.

staif Correspondent to THE Sun
MlDDLErowy, Camp Ebe W. Tunnell)
April 30 Remember the Maine" is
the watch word tonight at Camp Ebe
w. Tunnel, this place.
Inc encampment notwithstanding the
lateness OF the hour is still scene of
activity. .....
1t isa white city of tents that has
sprung into existence in a day, and
when the members of the National
Guard of Delaware arrived here this
morning they found their small homes
awaiting them.
All of the troops were cheered to the
echo OH their arrival, and this was
eesleciiiiy, so when the four companies
from Wilmington alighted from the
tram that had conveyed them here.
Every part of the town was one mass
OF bunting, and when the bows in blue
marched toward the encampment cries
OF appreciation arose from thousands of
throats
Camp Ebe W. Tunnel is situated
about one mile from the railroad station.
1t is eligibly located and the approach
to it reasonably fair.
All OF the companies are represented
by almost the full quota OF men. They
are as follows: Companies A, b. G., ID. 4.
+, &, II, and X, and the gatting gun
corps.
Both officers and men are in good
spirits and full Of patriotism. From a
canvass made of the different companies
here tonight seventy-fve per cent. of the
men are anxious to go to Cuba and fight
for the freedom of Cuba Lbre, and
against the Spanish butchers.
The enthusiasm of the bows in blue
has not been dampened by the weather
ana all are hoping that they may vet be
allowed to down Spanish cruelty and
oppression.
The Commissary Department has fur
nlshed rubber and woolen blankets to
every man in the regiment, and each
tent is comfortably supplied with straw
and hunks.
FROM four to five men occupy a tent
md no kicking is heard by any of them
AR Tor food. -
rhe companies that arrived here from
sussex county this morning were not fed
until this evening, but they bore their
hunger bravely and no complaint was
heard.
: The military discipline is rigid and all
The rules OF the camp are rlgldly en-
forced.
There was no drill this evening as the
various officers thought it best not to
push the men too much at the start.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-27
Still In Port.

WASHINGTON, April 26.-By proca-
nation OF the President all Spanish
vessels in the United States waters will
be allowed until May 81, inclusive, for
loading and d' parting and Spanish ships
met at sea shan be permitted to COR
tinue their voyage if loaded before that
time in the United States.
All Spanish vessels bound for the
United States which sailed prior to April
2l, will be exempted from capture and
allowed to discharge their cargo.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-27

Staff Correspondence THE srN.
WASHINGTON, April 26.-lf the spanlsii,,
fleet approaches American waters all
lighthouses along the coast, lncluding
those at Delaware Capes, will eXtlngulsl'
their lights. ~ ...,;a,
The Spanish steamer Panama, which
left New York April 2O with stores for
Spanish army and !. number OF Spanlardss,
returning to Cuba, was captured OH
Havana by lighthouse tender MangroVe
last:e yeilirg and taken to Key West.
She hauled over 100000 worth OF
stores. ,a.aa !,
The war revenue bill was reported III
the House TODAY. The vote in the iouse
will be taken at ! O'Clock OH r''''"!
afternoon. ..u ~ c,ro
The Spanish fleet was stu al ."pe
Verde sands this afternoon.
Anxiety for the safety OF the s!ealls- III
shin Paris was renewed today by the IT,
mort of the Gamer Pennland, at Queens
town from Philadelphia. The ere"
states tina, she passed a Spanish war.
shin 500 mile. west OF Queenstown gong
west At fu,l speed and it probably III
tended capt lrlng the Paris.
The President today signed the Army
Reorganization Fill which authorizes Id ''e
in ,rease of the army to YN,Ooo men. :.
Assistant Secretary Day was nom
mated today to succeed Secretary OF state
Sherman, and John Bdssett Moore oad o.
New York, was nominated to succeed
Day. Moore halls from FELTON, and was
appointed Third Assistant Secretary o.
State by Hon. 7. +. Bayard.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-27
A Generous Offer.

The Blue Ridge Dispatch Freight Line,
operating over the Philadelphia and
Reading, Wilmington and Northern,
Central railroad Of New Jersey, etc, has
issued circular announcing that any
agent or employe Of the line 'who may
desire to enlist in the military or naval
service OF their country during the
present war with Spain will be allowed
during such service their full present
nav ii married men, and one-half their
present pay, il single men, and on re-
turn from service, with honorable dis
change, will. If not incapacitated,, be re-
employed, with not less salary than a
time Of enlistment"
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-27
At the Gates of Manila.

HoNG Kong. April 2G,--By mail ad-
vices which reached here to-day under
date of Saturday last, it is stated that the
insurgents were then gathering in
masses around Manila, and that a
massacre OF the Spaniards at that port
was apprehended.
1t is also announced in the dispatches
that the Spaniards have laid mines
about Manila.
The United States squadron leaves
Mrs Bay tomorrow to watch the Philip
pine ports. ,.>,
The insurgent leader Aguinaido is on
board the United States cruiser Olympia.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-27
Will Go TO Rio JancirO.

William Crossan has been selected by
the Harlan & Hollingsworh Company
to succeed Harry Ovenshine as It's repre-
sentative in Rio Janeiro, Brazil. He
will sail for London on May 3 or 4, and
from there will proceed to Rio. Mr..
Crossan is widower with one child.
The latter will remain in this country.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-27
levy Court Meeting.

Levy Court met again Yesterday and
talked over the uniform capitation tax
prescribed by the new Constitution.
John II. Rodney, the body's attorney,
spent part OF the morning with the COM
missioners, advising them what course
to pursue.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-27
France Neutral.

PARIS, April 26.-The Cabinet Council
met here today and the Minister for For
eign Affairs, NJ. HanotauX, informed his
colleagues OF the neutrality instructions
issued Council approved proclama-
tion OF neutrality which is about to be
published by the French Government
and which is identical with the
proclamation Issued at the time Of the
Russo-Turkish war.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-27
Government Purchases.

. 1t is authoritatively stated that the
steamers Juniata and Howard of the
Merchants and Miners Transportation
Company oi Baltimore, will be pur-
chas ID by the Uuited States Government.
Whether they will be converted into
cruisers or used for transports for troor0
is not known.
This will make two more boats that
were built by the Harlan 4 Holdings
worth Company that have been bought
by the United States.
These vessels are first. class in every
respect, and are comparatively new. the
Juniata being built about a.year ago and
the Howard about two years before her.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-27
WiliDcfand Coast Guns.

LONDON. April 90. 1t is reported here
that Captain General Blanco has cabled
the Government at Madrid to the effect
that the Spanish squadron Of warships
1S.I MAY rs Ittihlisfat iesss BfEfR
the assistance OF the Heet
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-27

''The Farmers Bank at George
town is holding worthless paper
today given for cash that was
paid out for Democratic votes
during the last ten years.
Jerome B. Bell, in the Sunday
Star.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-27
ANXIETY FOR THE
PARIS AGAIN Renewed
Fears That a Spanish Warship
MAY Capture Her as She Was
Headed in the Same
Direction.
TWO RICH SPANISH VESSELS CAPTURED
The Panama and MOntSerrat.
Fall Prey to Uncle Sans
Warships.

President Mckinley Issues Proclamation in Reference
to Ships of Spain Still in United States Waters
Portugal Orders the Spanish Fleet to
Move.-The Moving of Regular
Army Troops May be
Delayed.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-27

Joseph Dugan, OF Fourth and Pine
streets, had the index finger Of his right
hand shot off, yesterday morning, by the
accidental discharge OF . revolver, which
he was cleaning. pr. Downcs dressed
the injury.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-27

NJ. +. Haydon has returned to Milford
from this city.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
He Gives an Authorized Interview to the AmePl=
 can Press.
Does Not Think His Country Has Received Fair Treatment at the Hands of This
 People.

, the moment it seems as though this equitable view was set aside and in- stead we hear Autonomy is failure. We say so. So that ends it. Spain must not say that she is either sincere or that the plan is a success Now is such an attitude consistent with the
 usual process Of considering both sides of a question? Can a Self-reSpecttna nation admit of such a contemptuous disposition of a policy she has presented in the interest of peace and prosperity
 for Cuba?
 "As to the reconcentrados, can only say that the decreeS of concentration have been revoked and urgent steps are being taken for the relief of these poor creatures. While there is no doubt of the misery of their condition, the Government is making the most heroic efforts to alleviate this condition. AS to the insurgents, they have borne arms against Spain for three years. en- tailing terrible loss of life and money. And yet, believing these men to be mis- guided, the Government has sought to regain their confidence. Even to-day the Official Gazette at Havana pub- fishes an appeal by the home rule Gov ernment urging all those in arms, in- surgentS as we'll as Spaniards, to cease hostilities, join hands and unite in eel ebrating the restoration of peace. It tells them also that if this home rule is not perfect it may be improved In short, the insurgents are invited to join the Spanish soldiers in laying down their arms, saying that a period of calm may be given, during which just and wise counsels may prevail for the permanent betterment of Cuba
 Whether this will succeed I do not know. It seems as though some of the insurgent leaders, and particularly their Cuban advisers in this country, were bent upon an irresponsible policy, and were deaf to reason, to a cessation of arms or to any proposition calculat- ed to restore peace, no matter how beneficial it might be for Cuba
 You ask me as to the latest phases of negotiations. Of this I cannot speak, owing to the restrictions of my posi- tion. I can only say that, despite the anfmositfes aroused, I believe that calm counsel will yet prevail and that the United States and Spain will be able to solve this problem on basis just and honorable to all concerned and without recourse to arms.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
MISSION OF
 THE TEXAS Probably Ordered to Sea to Protect Am erican
 Cruisers.
Will Meet the San Francisco and New Orleans on the
 Atlantic.
Belief That Spanish warships Had Been Sent to Intercept
 Them.
Special Dispatch to The Call

BOSTON. April 15-The Journal to- morrow will publish the folIowine washington special: The battleshin Iexas, which has been in New York un- oergolng some slight repairs, has been ordered to proceed at once to sea as soon as she has finished coaling. Her destination is a secret, and Captain Phlllp, her commanding officer. will learn whither he is bound only when he opens his orders at sea.
 It IS the impression that the vessel Will proceed to the regularly travelled lines of transatlantic commerce. and there await the arrival of the cruisers San francisco and New Orleans. now on their way to the United States There IS considerable anxiety among naval officers for their safety, for it is thought probable that the Oquendo and V1zcaya did not go to Porto Rico. as was given out at the time they sailed from Havana, but that they have steamed north, and are awaiting the arrival of the two American ships somewhere near the coast If this is true they could easily capture them as soon as found, thus striking a stinging blow at the American navy at the very outset of hostilities.
 Nothing has been officially heard of the two Spanish vessels and their whereabouts is matter of uncer- tainty
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
DOMINIQUE OF RAIN.

SACRAMENTO, April 6.-Rain set in tonight at about Il o'clock, and is now failing at lively rate Word Twas also received that good downpour was being received at Woodland.
 STOCKTON. April 6.-Rain commenced falling here at midnight, and while it is not as heavy as the farmers would like 10 see, there has been a steady precipita- tlon, and all indications point to good rainfall before morning. The wind is blowing from the south and heavy clouds are hanging over the city. Liberal rains are reported up the San Joaquin Valley. ana the crops will be greatly benefited by
 SAN JOSE, April 5.-It began raining about Il o'clock tonight and indications are that it will continue until morning. Rain Is needed for the grain crops. and a number of good showers during the present month will insure & good fruit crop. The total rainfall to date is 604 inches.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
THE POPE ONLY
 SOUGHT FOR TIME.
He Had No Illusions About Media ton as Between the United
 States and Spain.

LONDON, April 5.-The Rome corre- spondent of the Daily News says: Both the rope and Cardinal Rampolla, papal secretary, declare that they never had any illusions about mediation, knowing that the United States would reject it ana that, any way, it would cause bad oiooo between Catholics and Protest ants there. In fact, the Vatican has received several dispatches from prom lnent Americans saying the interven- tlon or the Pope might seriously retard the progress of Catholicism in America. The Pope's only object now is to gain tune so that both Spain and America may reflect.
 nave heard also that influential pre- lates at the Vatican consider it is well TOT the church and the prestige of the papacy that the undertaking of the Fontlff proved abortive They think that 1T Leo had been appointed medi- ator ne would have found himself in a uelcate position, as, because of his known affection for Spain, and being godfather of King Alfonzo, he would nave been open to suspicion of sym pathy with Spain, and unless the nde- pendence of Cuba had been granted tne Onlted States would have been dis satisfied.
 He would have found a great ob stacle also in having to declare for or against the Monroe doctrine. Strange to observe, while the intervention of the Pope, no matter how noble and generous, is considered by outsiders a failure, at to-day's weekly reception or the diplomatic body by Cardinal Rampolla he received and accepted congratulations on the Pope's proceed ings at Washington.
 Cardinal Rampolla himself asserted that these proceedings had had the re- suit of delaying President McKinleys message, and he made it understod that negotiations were continuing, with a nrospect of obtaining an armistice in Cuba. It is announced that the Pope in order to set the real truth before the world. will in due time publish a his- tory of the whole affair
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
FORT SHERIDAN TROOPS
 WILL MOVE TONIGHT.

CHICAGO, April 6.-The Times-Her- aid says: Fort Sheridan soldiers will move tonight at midnight unless con- trary orders are received The news is given out by one in authority, but who will not be quoted. The 800 or more soldiers of the Fourth Regiment at the fort will be on their way south, it is said, by dawn on Thursday.
 1t IS said on the same authority that the regiment will probably go to Chat tanooga. The regiment will be trans ferred at midnight to avoid publicity. As a part of the war preparations at Fort Sheridan, the officers have drawn camp outfits from the Quartermaster's department
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
SALE OF ORANGES
 TO HELP CUBANS,
A Carload From Riverside Will Be Offered at Public Auction in
 New York on Thursday.

NEW YORK, April 5.-For the bene- fit of the Cuban relief fund, a carload of California oranges will be sold at public auction on Thursday afternoon These have been sent by the Chamber of Commerce of Riverside, Cal, in con- junction with the Riverside Fruit Ex- change.
 There are about 300 boxes of fruit in the consignment. The entire proceeds of the sale will be turned over to the Cuban Relief Society, each person en- gagged in packing, shipping and selling the fruit having contributed his serv- fces Members of the fruit trade are prepared to do their share of buying. and ask for the cooperation of the general public. It Is expected that from 5000 to s20O0 may be realized from the sale of the oranges.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
FLYING SQUADRON TO
 SEIZE THE CANARIES

NEW YORK, April 5.-The Washing ton correspondent of conservative morning paper says: "The flying squadron, under command of Commo- dore Schley will move on and seize the Canarles within twenty-four or forty elght hours. This from the Navy De- partment is the first positive war order issued.
 If 1t meets the Spanish fotilla the squadron will capture or destroy it. The islands will be made the base for the operations of this country against Spain"
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
The Texas to Sail To-Day.

NEW YORK, April 5.-The battle ship Texas will sail for Hampton Roads tomorrow. The new powder hoisting apparatus was tested to-day and found to be highly satisfactory With the aid of the new appliances the guns can now be fired three times in the same time it formerly took to fire them once.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
assistant Secretary.

then made by Harris of Kansas. After reviewing the position of the United states and Spain with reference to Cupa, he maintained that for a long time this country had been fully jus tlHed in enforcing her demands by armed intervention.
 Iurple of Indiana, a member of the Foreign Relations Committee. followed in a bitter denunciation of Spain and Spanish policy.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
TORPEDOES SHIPPED TO
 THE UNITED STATES,
War Materials Purchased in Ger many and Austria Are Now
 on the Way.

BERLIN, April 5.-All of the pur- chases made by Lieutenant Commander A. F. Niblock, the United States naval attache here, in Germany and Austria, have been safely shipped. The war ma- terials consist largely of Schwartzkopp torpedoes. Comm -nder Niblock has re- ceived many offers of vessels and ma terials, including North German Lloyd steamers; but the ships offered will not be finished for months, so the negotia- tions were dropped
 Spain has not purchased any vessels in Germany
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
A Large Increase of Business.

NEW YORK, April 5.-The sales of the Remington Standard Typewriter the world over, for March this year largely exceeded any previous month in It's history. Typewriter sales are a good barometer of general industrial conditions.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
ENGLISHMEN BATTLE
 WITH DERVISHES

ABADAR CAMP, south of the Atbara Nubia, April 5.-A reconnaissance in force, with cavalry, artillery and two Egyptian battalions, to the camp of Mahmoud Pasha this morning brought the enemy out Tn force. The fighting lasted from g SIX Killed and ten wounded. The Der wishes lost about 200
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
ITALY SELLS TORPEDO
 BOATS TO AMERICA,

NEW YORK, April GA dispatch from Rome says that the Italian Gov ernment has sold three first-class tor pedo-boats to the United States and de- mes that Spain has been able to ob- tain the Italian warship Garibaldi.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
INSURANCE COMPANY
 REFUSES A WAR RISK.
Declines to Issue Policy for an American Vessel to Sail
 From China

NEW YORK. April 5.-Officers of one of the marine insurance companies de- murred to-day about accepting a war risk upon an American vessel sailing a. week hence from the south side of Cuba. The rate asked for was 10 per cent, but the offer was not accepted. The rates quoted to-day were about the same as prevailed yesterdaY.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-06
NAVAL MILITIA
 #l82-H-K
'10@ " A 1aavy Department.
 OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY

March To H..
 Department proceed in sudden call States The divisions strength thoroughly should all the vessels wit blanks
 Z.Kr~A
 Secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-23
TO MAKE GOOD ROADS.

A bill has been introduced in the South
Carolina Legislature providing that after
uary, February, March. April, Novem-
Der and December and after the year 1903
during any part Of the year, il shall be
unlawful for any person to convey over
the public highways of the State any
load Of any kind of freight or products
whatsoever on wagons having less than
the following width of tire. namely: on
wagons drawn by one beast, when the
load does not exceed 1000 pounds, the
width of the tire shall be not less than
two inches; on wagons drawn by two
beasts. or when the load exceeds 1000
pounds, but does not exceed 1900 pounds,
the width Of the tire hail be not less
than three and a half inches; on wagons
drawn by three or four beasts. or load
exceeding 1000 pounds, but not exceeding
1000 pounds in weight, the width of the
tire shall be not less than four inches;
on wagons drawn by more h four
beasts, carrying a load Of more thfn 1000
pounds. the width of the tire shall not be
less than five inches.
The county supervisors are required
to see tina. the provisions Of the act are
properly inforced and it is provided hat
any violation Of the act shall be deemed
a misdemeanor. punishable with a fine of
not less than s. nor more than SO, or
imprisonn ent for not more han thirty
days for each offence.
We do not know that the people Of
South Carolina will agree to such a aw
for II would necessarily entail some ex-
pense, but there can be no question as TO
the fact hi this provision would be a
long step in the direction of road i'm
provement. The narrow tire continually
cuts the road up and makes ruts, while
the wide tire not only does not cut. but
helps to pack the road down and make
1t smooth.
The great difficulty. as we ave so Of
ten said. in the way Of roa improve
ment is that the people are not willing
to nay the cost. There is no way OF get
ting something for nothing in this world.
and all good things must be paid for.
Road making IS not an exception.