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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-20
LEAPED TO
HER DEATH.
A Handsome Young Wo=
man Jumps From a
Car Window.

Tho sight of young woman Jumping
from the window Of a car OF the Congress
sional Express near Newark last evening
was what surprised the other passengers
aud a number Of section hands. When
the Congressional left Gray's Ferry last
evening pretty, young woman was among
the passengers She wore black tailor
made skirt with a pink shirt waist and
tan gloves. She had no tickot and paid
Conductor. Woodward her fare.
In going through thd car tho conductor
noticed troubled look on her countenance
She sat near the window looking at the
landscape along tho route. AS the train
neared Newark she was seen to raise the
window. A gentleman who sat near the
window was about to caution the young
woman about leaning out the window on
account of the telegraph poles when she
lunged forward and went through the
window. When picked up it was found
that her hip was dislocated and her skull
fractured.
She was sent to this city on a north
bound train and removed to the Delaware
Hospital, where she died at II o'clock.
1t is believed that the young woman was
Miss Carrie Steele, of Washington, d. G.
She had been at Atlantic City and was re-
turning to her home when she committed
tho rash act.
Deputy Coroner Chandler took charge
of the remains and will hold an inquest
Washington. G, May 2O-Miss Steele
resided with her brother-ia law, DIR. New
ton, in this city. She has been an invalid
for year. and for o month has been at u
sanitarium in Atlantic City. Her friends
were not expecting her home, and 1t Is sup
posed that she left Atlantic City and COM
mitted suicide while laboring under tenn
DOrary aDerrat.Ol of mind,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-20
HAWAIIAN ANNEXATION
VIII Probably Receive Considerable

VIII Probably Receive Consideration
in the House Next Week.
Washington, May 20.-The adjourn-
ment of the house to Monday postpones
until next week any possible considera-
ton of the Hawaiian resolutions. The
impression that the committee on rules
will provide for bringing up the reso-
lutiOns next week Is strong. 1t Is said
that Speaker Reed Is ready to yield to
the demands for consideration, and 1t
is believed the revenue bill by the mid
die of the coming week will be so well
on its way towards passage in the sem
ate that action upon the Hawaiian
matter in the house will promise no
delay in disposing of the revenue bill.
This will remove the ground for what
has been weighty objection to acting
upon the resolutions upon the part of
Mr.. Dinglcy and considerable ele-
ment in the house, and with that out of
the way 1t Is believed consideration of
the Hawaiian question will follow
speedily.
While several important paragraphs
in the war revenue measure were pass
ed over for future consideration, ex-
cellent progress was made by the sen-
ate in the consideration of the bill.
Two-thirds of the measure has been
read, the committee amendments gen.
orally having been agreed to.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-20
HALF A HUNDRED KILLED
by the Storm in Iowa, Illinois and
Wisconsin.


Wisconsin.
Chicago, May 2O.-The storm in Iowa
started near Stanwood and swept
through the northeastern part of
Cedar county, the southeastern part
of Jones county, the northern part of
Clinton county and touched the SOUTH
ern part Of Jackson county. Nineteen
persons lost their lives and more than
twice as many were injured. The prop
erty loss will probably reach half a
million dollars. In many places not
building of any description was left
standing. Cattle, horses and hogs
were killed by the hundred. In numer-
Gus instances farmers lost everything
they possessed. The storm crossed the
Mississippi river into Illinois. near sa-
vannah. Considerable damage was done
on the Illinois side before the storm
spent Its force.
The second tornado. in Illinois. start
ed stillman valley and swept
northward, wrecking farmhouses and
killing as it went. But the greatest
loss of life was at the point of origin.
where four were killed. At Lanark
the storm ended its career by wreck
ing the county almshouse and killing
three inmates. Three others were ia
tally injured. There were over so per-
sons in the building when 1t went
down, and all of them were more or
less injured.
In Wisconsin the storm was more
violent than anywhere else. but for
tunately 1t spent its force in the
pineries. Nine people are known to
have been killed. Vague reports are
to the effect that 18 bodies of lumber
men from a camp near Heafford juno
tion are now lying in the railway sta
tion at that place. 1t is said, too. that
ten lumbermen were killed near Elm
hurst. but this report also lacks con-
Armutjop
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-20
THE TERROR READY FOR SEA.
The Cruiser Harvard Stole Away W ith-
out Being Followed.

The Cruiser Harvard stole Away w tth.
out Being Followed.
st. Pierre. Martinique. May 2O.-The
Spanish torpedo boat destroyer Terror,
at Fort de France, has completed her
repairs and Is ready to leave at any
moment. The Spanish ambulance ship
Alicante yesterday changed her moor
ings from the outer harbor in order to
take on coal.
The British steamer Twickenham,
with 1000 tons of coal, has arrived at
Fort de France. 1t Is reported that
contract has been made with tho
Spanish government under the terms
Of which the Twickenham is to fur
nish coal for two months basis at
Fort de France. The French govern
ment has thus far refused to allow the
Alicante to coal from the Twickenham,
but the Spanish consul has obtained
permission for a five days wait for the
Twickenham before declaring at GUS
toms.
The excitement among the Spanish
sympathizers is very great.
Tho United States auxiliary cruiser
Harvard suddenly darted out of this
harbor yesterday, and there Is much
speculation as to her destination. She
got away without being followed, as the
Terror at that time was coaling.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-20
INCREASED
SALARIES.
Police Commission Wants
Salaries of Its Sergeants
Increased.

The Police Commission last night sent
to City Council communication asking
that the salaries of the ten police sergeants
be increased from S66 81 to $40 per month.
The increase would make a yarly increase
of 800 which Chief Dolan thought was not
excessive. Tha members of Council
favored the increase, and the matter was
referred to the Police committee.
City Treasurer Curry reported the bal.
ance in Union National Bank to account
Of current expenses to be- 81 S7. OF; special
fund for park purposes $2307725.
The collections were; Edmund Mitchell,
Jr, 5000 taxes for 1897; Eugene M.
Sayers, t7r0, taxes for 1896; L. 7, Grubb.
g. fees for April; c. Pyle, $50 licenses.
President Kent of the S. p G. A, re.
ported that during April ia dogs had teen
taken, LOG killed, redeemed, sold and 4
left in the pound. From tho sale and re-
demrtion Of the dogs Sl2 was received
Upon motion the society's monthly appro-
alton of $3.50 was allowed.
Mr.. Leary presented an invitation to
Mayor and Council to attend the presen-
tation Of Governors portraits at Dover on
May 26, and the invitation was accepted.
George ". Sasse, chief engineer OF tho
Fire Depart mont, asked a temporary leave
of absence, he bsing member Of Uncle
Sam army. His request WAS referred to
the Fire Committee. +
Mr.. Oberly presented an ordinance max
ing appropriations for the coming fiscal
year. The amounts were left blank until
the next meeting. Tho ordinance was re-
ferred to the Law and Finance Committee.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-20
ITEMS FROM new CASTLE.
Correspondence OF the REPUBLICAN,.
NEW CASTLE, May 20.h.

NEW CASTLE. May 20.h.
While George Swan, tho Market street
bridge ten der, was riding to Wllington
this morning the wheels of his bicycle
parted company. He was nearly opposite
tho car barn of the Wilmington aud New
Castle Electric Railway Company when
all at once his wheel gave such lurch
that George scared through the air with
the grace Of n swan in storm and took
a general old time header" He found
that his wheel was badly broken.
He took the next car to Wilmington.
Invitations have been received by several
leading Now Castle men 10 attend Cover.
nor's Day at Dover next Thursday.
William Duncan caught rock fish
weighing sixty pounds yesterday.
John Thompsons horse severely cut ono
of its legs on Wednesday. By some means
a shoe was torn off and the nails went up
through the hoof.In galloping through the
field the nails cut the other hind leg.
One oflShcriff Flinn's horses kicked one
of r. Eben Watts hor.es on tho leg on
Tuesday night and the animal now walks
with difficulty
Mrs Mary Walls aud family have re-
moved from Wilmington to her house on
South Ninth street,
Tho noyena In honor of the Holy Ghost
will begin tonight in st Peters church,
and continue until Pentecost sunday,
May 20.
City Council intends to make every Of
fort to place tho streets of the city in prop.
er repair.
The annual examination OF teachers Of
tho public schools did not tako place this
year The reason was that tho Board Of
Education was waiting to 500 what action
the Legislature would take in tho passing
of the school law.
All examinations will core under tho
now school law and the County Board will
havo tUil control over the examinations.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-20
ALEX. DOMAIN
PLEADS.
Says Not Guilty to the
Indictment Charging
Him With Murder.

In General Sessions Court yesterday nf-
ternoon tho Foster CASE was resumed
Mr.. Ward moved that the court discharge
Foster, as he was neither the agent or
clerk Of Mrs Wells. Argument was heard
all the afternoon. The court decided that
the case was proper one for the jury.
Tho grand jury found true bills against
a'number of prisoners, and they were ar
raigned. William Rakes, colored, indict.
ed for highway robbery, pleaded not
guilty. Wright King entered plea Of
guilty to the charge of obtaining goods
under false pretenses. Edward Bastlan
was charged with larceny. pleaded guilty
and was sentenced to three months i'm
prsonment. Tue case of Emanuel Black,
coorod, charged with conducting junk
shop without license was marked for .
hearing.
The grand jury was discharged urtn
Monday, when it will take up the consid-
GRAFTON of the cases of about 100 merchants
who have failed to pay their licenses.
Alexander DOMAIN was placed in tho
box, charged with killing his 7-year old
boy near Delaware City few months ago
He pleaded not guilty and Austin Har-
rlngton assigned to defend him. This
case was also set for trial on Monday,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-20
PETTIGREW'S OBJECTION.
"Sons of Their Fathers" Not Compe-
tent to Command Soldiers.


tent to Command Soldiers.
Washington. May 2O.-A long list Of
army combinations to various staff po-
stons were made by the senate yes
terday. including the following: Camp
bell e. McMichael of Pennsylvania.
John A. Logan. Jr.. of Illinois, Henry
II. Whitney and E. B. Cassatt Of New
York, Joseph B. Foraker. Jr., Of Ohio.
Russell B. Harrison of Indiana, g..
Creighton Webb Of New York. Jay
Cooke of Pennsylvania, Thomas c.
Catchings. Jr., of Mississippi.
There was no comment except brief
inquiry by Senator Pettigrew, who
asked Senator Hawley chairman of the
committee on military affairs, IL the
committee had made due investigai
tion as to the military training and
qualifications Of the numerous young
men appointed to these positions, men
tioning some Of the sons of prominent
men. Senator Hawley replied that the
committee; had Inquired sufficiently to
learn that the appointees had all been
recommended, hy senators or congress-
men from their, own states.
'They will gan experience in the
field" SENATOR Hale, suggested.
THAT is what object to-" responded
Mr.. Pettigrew.s.. .,If they are not ex-
perleneed military men 1t is hardly fair
that they should be appointed to COM
mand Others" He did not, however,
press the point, and the combinations
were allowed to proceed.
The president yesterday sent a num-
ber of army nominations to the senate,
among them the following: First Reg
iment Volunteer Engineers: Colonel
Eugene Griffin Of NewsXor first lieu
tenants. Algernonf aTtoris of District
of Columbia: Fitzhugh Lee. Jr., of Vir-
ginia, Carlos Carbonal of Troy. N. Y.
Thomas ]. Sullivan Of Colorado, Karl
Fisher Hansen of New York.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-20
SANTIAGO FUGIT|vES.
The Story They Tell Would Seem to Con-
firm the Madrid Dispatch Con-
cerning Cervera.


Kingston, Jamaica. May 20.-Two
American warships whose names wero
not discernible from the shore appear
cd off Santiago de Cuba Wednesday
while the steamer Adula, which has
arrived here from that port with refu-
kees, was in the harbOr. They ap-
preached and drew the fire of the bat
teries at the harbor entrance.
The firing continued from noon to
I o'clock Captain Walker. Of tho
Adula, when coming out, could not
see any marks on Moro Castle, and
Inferred that the American ships drew
tho fire of the batteries to learn the
taago.
There was much excitement in the
eity. The regulars and volunteers
were called out and new earthworks
batteries erected on each side Of the
harbor entrance. The number and
ealiber of the guns are unknown, but
II Is known that there are q torpedoes
In the channel, electrically connected
Will lHc SiiOlt.
The cruiser Mercedes, whose boilers
are disabled, has been anchored SO
khe can rake the channel for 800 yards,
ind the merchant ship Mexico, from
Barcelona mounting four quick firing
guns, is in the harbor. Several coast
Ing steamers and schooners are at tho
Nharves.
A few days ago a German steamer
brought 10000 bags of rice to Santiago
do Cuba. Rice and sardines are tho
principal food supplies.
Wednesday night when about 60
miles from Santiago de Cuba, seven
large steamers moving in two columns
crossed the Adulas course going west
They were evidently warships, but
their nationality could not be indenti-
fed. The Adula brought 255 passen-
gers.
The descriptions given by the first
mate and five seamen of the Adula
agree as the fleet that crossed her
course. -Four of the ships were largo
cruisers and three were small. The
Adulas crew believe they were the
squadron under Admiral Cervera, and
It Is feared they may destroy the Amer
lean blockading squadron.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-20
Regulars to Aid Dewey,

Washington. May 2O-The force as
signed to the Philippines expedition has
been increased by two regiments of
infantry from the regular army. Ad-
jutant General, Corbin- last night sent
telegraphic orders to the Eighteenth
and Twenty-third infantry, now in
camp at New Orleans, to proceed at
once to San Francisco. They will en-
bark for the Philippines as soon as
supplies and transportation can be
furnished them. These with the volun-
teers from California. Colorado, Kansas,
Minnesota, Montana, Oregon. Nebraska,
Utah, Wyoming, North and South Da-
kota and Idaho, will make up the sum
total from which are to be taken the
troops who are to be sent to reinforce
Admiral Dewey. and enable him to take
and hold the city Of Manila.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-20
Effect of War on Investments.

New York. MAY 29.9,In the course OF
a discussion, on the stock market yester-
day Russell Sage, who seldom speaks
for publication, said: "The present war
affects the market differently than dur
ing the civil war in that there is much
less f1uctuation in values. The business
of the country was recovering from a
long period of depression. and capital
lists had invested freely in large enter
prises when the Yag, with Spain was
declared. They were awaiting returns
from these investments, and if the war
should be prolonged these investments
will be largely unproductive. Money is
now easy, but 1t Is not likely that
holders will loan freely, no matter what
the demand may be-"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-20
Eyacunting Camp Hastings.

Mount Gretna. Pa, Nav 2O.-Three
regiments and the first battalion of the
Second regiment bade farewell yester-
day to Camp Hastings. The first to
move was the Thirteenth regiment,
Colonel Coursen, followed. by the
Twelfth regiment, Colonel Coryell, both
for Falls Church. Va. The first bat
talon Of the Second regiment, under
Colonel Porter left for Wilmington.
Del, where the powder works will be
guarded. The last to get off was the
Sixth regiment Colonel Schall. which
left last night for Falls Church. Three
infantry regiments and three cavalry
troops are still here.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-20
Will Not Bombard the CauarJes.

London, May 2O.-The agent in the
Canary Islands of a Liverpool firm
writes that the British consul there has
been informed that the United States
will not lombard the Canary Islands,
as the result of an arrangement be-
tween Great Britain and the United
States, whereby, while Great Britain
remains neutral, the United States will
abstain from such bombardment,
which would mean great destruction
of British property in the Canary ISL
ands.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-20

A Local Branch of tho Guarantee Say.
ings, Loan and Investment Co., of WASH
ington, d. c. has been organized OF Hoe.
kessin by Mr.. A. P. Weed, General A gent.
Officers were elected as follows:
John A. Lafferty, presidents; John A.
Trimble, vice presidents H. w. Taylor.
Secretary and treasurer WIN. Hagerty,
James McGlinchey, Hickman Writ,
A. NJ. Writ, Spencer P. Chandler, L. p.
McGoveru and P. j. Baldwin, direct ors
Any one wishing q good safe Investment
should address or call upon the Secretary
and Treasurer nt HoCkessin, Del.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-20

New York, May 2O.-The Boston bark
Freeman arrived yesterday from Ma.
nila, and Notwithstanding her course
after leaving the island of st. Helena
lay right across the track Of the Span
ish fleets Of war ships, she escaped
them all, while her master navigated
his ship totally unconscious of the
danger of seizure. Captain Van Namo
was very much surprised to learn that
war had been declared between the
United States and Spain, for he sailed
from Manila 12O days ago. 1t seemed
incrs1kble TO him that the port he had
left had since been the scene of great
sea fight,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-20

Tampa, Fla, May 20.-The strictest
kind of censorship has been established
here and absolutely nothing pertain
ing to military or naval movements
from this port will be permitted to be
sent out from this time on An Of
fetal bulletin of such news as the army
officials consider advisable will be pro-
vided for at once. 1t Is intimated that
this censorship will continue until after
the final movement of troops to Cuba
has taken place, 1t being the purpose
of the government to keep the Spanish
government in ignorance, so far as pos
sible, of our plans for the invasion Of
Cuba,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-20
FRANCE IS FRIENDLY,
Recent Hostile Criticisms Do Not Represent
the Sentiment of the Government
and the Best People.


Washington, May 20.-As result of
several recent exchanges between the
officials of the state department and
those of the French embassy, an
agreeable understanding has been
reached which gives assurance of con-
tinuance Of the traditional friendship
existing between the United States and
France. 1t has served to make clear
that each government has the fullest
confidence in the friendly attitude of
the other and that anv criticisms or
animosities aroused by recent Incidents
in the war have not been shared by the
government officials of either country.
In the recent exchanges the attitude
Of some of the Partisan newspapers in
criticism of the United States. as well
as those Of this country in criticism of
France, has been gone over. 1t was
pointed out by the state department Of
flcals that they had expressly disclaim-
ed any sympathy or endorsement Of
these criticisms, and that at most they
were private expressions in no way re-
hecting the feeling of the United States
government toward France.
vi tHc OlIel ndHl, tHc rlclCH du-
thorties have given assurances that
the French press criticisms came from
an unrepresentative class of radical
partisan newspapers, and in no way
represented that cordial sentiment en-
tertained by the French government
and French people toward the United
States. 1t was shown also that the
more influential and representative
journals in touch with the government
maintained the most friendly tone to-
ward this country.
AT the same time all misrepresentation
on the steamer Lafayette incident and
the alleged delay in official dispatches
from Martinique were cleared up. AS
to the Lafayette the state department
never questioned the good faith of the
French authorities and as TO the delay
In dispatches this was disposed of by
the fact that the messages came over
the British, not the French, cable line.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-20
Convention AdiOurns,

The ninth annual meeting of Whining
District Epworth League came to close
yesterday.
The officers elected wero as follows:
President. Rev. H. A. G. Westerfleld Of
Chesapeake City; vice-presilents, Rev. V.
p. Northup and Miss Estelle Chandler of
Wilmington Mrs Emma Haines of Ris-
ing Sun and Rov. L. f. Poole Of Charles
town, Md; secretary Miss AMMO Bullen
of Wilmington; treasurer, Miss Mabel
Brickley of Pennington; superintendent
of Junior League, Mrs. II. p. Harris Of
Wilmington.
Tho District League at present has forty
next convention will be held in Grace NJ
E. Church.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-20
seweII Declines a GeneraIship.

Washington. May Ex-senator Sewell
yesterday formally resigned his ap-
pointment as major general in the vol
unteer army. He gave as his reason
for the action the fact that legal au-
thorities, including the attorney gen.
eral of the United States. had express
ed the opinion that to hold the Office
would be incompatible with his duties
as a United States senator, and stated
that he conceived 1t to be his duty to
serve the state which had sent him to
the senate rather than consult his own
wishes, which would be to 60 to the
war,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-20
Uncle SRm,s Biz Flour Order,

Baltimore, May 2O.-The G. A. Gam
brill Manufacturing company yester-
day booked another large government
order for flour. The contract calls for
100000 pounds, or about 10000 bar
rels, representing a value of 1892, 900.
1t Is believed that the bulk of 1t will
be sent to Florida, though 1t is under
stood that shipments will also be made
to Chickamauga and Cuba. A large
part Of the 5000 barrels ordered by the
government from the Gambrill Manu-
featuring company last week has al
ready been forwarded to the south.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-20
No rlore Urea,. Of the Dental Chair.

No rlore Dread Oi the Dental Chair.
Teeth extracted ami illei absolutely with.
out pain by our late scientific method applied
to the gums. No sleep pgo Iuclng agents or
cocaine We are not competing with cheap
Dcntal Establishments. but with first lclaD
hy thc!u. 'rhrs. are the only Dental Parlu1
IN Wilmington TIA, hayn thc ;at3nted appii.
ancos AMI ln6re lUGts 10 extract, MI Wil apply
gold crowns Sni porcelain crowns W. tetoot'
able from En,ursl teeth, and warranted for
len years, Sl.hQu! til, ,esst pstticl ol pain.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-20
To Waive Civil Service Law.

Washington, May 20.-Presdent Nc
Kinley has under consideration a prop
osition to waive the civil service law
in making appointments of substitutes
to fill vacancies caused by clerks who
go to the front. Instead of drawing
upon the eligible list of the civil SER
vice, member of the clerks family
will be appointed temporarily to fill
his position. In no event, however,
will any one except a member Of the
clerks family be appointed unless they
are on the eligible list