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SELF DEFENCE.

Dick OBrien and Jack Burke vii
meet for twelve rounds at Lynn, at the
Hoffman,, A. G., on May 8.
When Spike Sullivan returns to the
other side he will take his father anC
mother with him to Ireland, and viii
also visit London and Paris.
The proposed contest between George
Dixon and Joe Bernstein may fall
through, as Bernstein has failed to post
a forfeit to be at weight.
George Kerwin, the "Mystery," and
Billy Lambert have signed articles to box
twenty rounds at South Omaha, on May
). They will clash at 1872 pounds, weigh
in at 5 o'clock.
! jim Janney, "The Black Demon" has
been matched to fight Joe Wacott. The
contest will take place the the latter part
of May before the Eureka Athletic Club,
OF Baltimore.
stockings" Conroy, in additio:. to his
match with Harry Peppers, has been
matched to box Peter Alaher The al
fair will be decided at Troy. Conroy re-
Gently defeated Steve O'Donnell.
Johnny Van Hcest, who has been rest
ing for several months, has issued cha!-
lenge to box either George Dixon,
Tommy White or Frank Erne. Any
weight will suit him, Van Heest says
Joe Cans OF Baltimore, and Otto Sic
loft of Chicago, have been mate he'd to
box to a finish near Chicago within two
weeks. Lou Houseman has offered purse
of 81 600 for the lads to contest for.
Casper Leon and Jack Ward met in an
eight.round bout, at Baltimore, under
the auspices of the Eureka A. c., on Fri
day night Ward was pound and half
over weight. The affair was quite hot
and the result was draw.
1t is quite probable that Frank Erne
and Dial Hawkins will be matched to box
twenty rounds IN New York city within
a week. Hawkins has been in New York
for over ten days Erne declares that he
will be ready to box inside Of a fort
night.
1t appears that the boxer who died at
Sacramento after engaging in a contest
with Young Critic was not Bull Nc
Carly of Philadelphia, but another boxer,
who probably used McCartys name to
rick up few dollars. McCarty is well
and hearty.
Billy Rotchford has issued a challenge
to fight any lad in the business at llS
pounds. Billy Selleck, who intends to
return to England in a few months, will
take RotchfOrd with him. Rotchford
may get the first chance against "Ped-
lar' Palmer.
1t is likely that both Jack DAILY and
Kid Lavigne will postpone their con-
trips to England during the
sumner. The boxing season in London
closes May 80. DAILY and Lavignc pro-
pose to sail across the water next Sep
TENDER, however.
Jack Daily and Charley McKeever
fought six interesting rounds at Phila-
delphia on Friday night. Daily was
handicapped by weight, but easily
evaded his opponents rushcs and
swings. McKeever was very clever,
but could not get out of the way of Daly's
left-hand jabs. There was no decision.
New York SUM-
1t was learned on good authority |
Saturday that Dave Sullivan refuses to |
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Clever Engineering ETea'.

Yesterday afternoon Master Carpenter
Smith, of the p, w. 4 B. railroad, had
a force of men at work taking ont the
iron work and spans under the south
bound track OF the patuXent bridge The
new spans placed under the bridge are
"A feet long and were placed in position
in sections, each span consisting of two
Orders weighing about 7 tons each and
with the tracks and OF her parts weigh
about - tons each. 1t required neat and
skilfnl engineering to complete the work
during the day as the trains were run
ming over the bridge while repairs were
being made. Some of the trains ran about
16 minutes apart, while at other times
there are no trains for three hours.
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DIAMOND DUST.

Manager Stallings, of the Philadel
phias, says that the big purses offered b,
Reach and Rogers for the team to lane
somewhere near the top have had goot
effect on his men.
Pitchers Horton and Miller, of the
Brooklyns, have been fined $25 each by
Manager Barnie for violating the rules O
the club. The club will not stand any
nonsense this year.
1t is said that Jack Blakely will man
age the Cape May team this season.
There are others after it also, and, it is
hard to say who will land it.
Big Dan Brouthers has at last come tc
terms with the Springfield Club.
The Bostons are weak just at present
in the pitchers box, with the exception
of Nichols. Although Nick is almost a
whole team in himself, he should be
saved for the furnishing finish which is
sure to come.
Big Mike Sullivan would no doubt
have liked to stay with the New Yorks
the whole year. He could not draw sal
airy in any easier way. But simply pos
ing before grand stand and pitching a
few balls before every game is sort of
"four-fushing," and Mike was not of
much more use to the New York Club. His
release was not mistake.
Tebeau claims that Cuppy's arm is
coming around all right, and when it
does the other fellows have got to clear
the road. The Clevelands have right
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Flag Raising.

Wilmington Lodge, No. 307, B. P. O.
Elks had a flag raising in its rooms at
the Masonic Temple Saturday night.
The flag was suspended from the front
windows and is l0xlG feet.
The exercises which attended the rails
ing were presided over by Edgar NJ.
Hopes, who delivered a brief patriotic
speech. He was followed by Arthur T.
Lindner Horace G. Knowles, Hugh G.
Browne and John T. McCracken.
The flag was then unfurled while the
lodge men sang "'The Star Spangled BAN
ner" and burned red fire. A collation. to
the lodge members followed.
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A Sudden Death.

Mrs. Mary L. Rhoades, widow,
dropped dead at 9.35 o'clock last even
ing as she was about to enter the home
of David Kugler, at No. 1876 West Second
street.
Mrs. Rhoades was returning from the
services held at the Grace NJ. Il. Church.
j. Harvey Spruance was summoned
but when he arrived he found lie ex-
tinct.
Deputy Coroner Chandler was notified,
but no inquest was deemed necessary,
as it was shown that death was due to
heart disease.
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Officers to be Tried.

Patrolmen Reinhoz and Hurley, who
are to have trial this evening for COM
hitting an alleged unprovoked assault
on George w. Feeks, colored, who re-
sides at Thirteenth and Head streets,
may have another charge Of more Sc
rious character to answer for. On Fri
day Feeks was unconscious from the in
jury and yesterday he was removed to
the Delaware Hosbital. The surgeons
fear that an operation will be necessary.
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Official Visits to G. A. II.

Department Commander Robert Lid
dell and staff Of the Department of Della
ware, G. A. R., has announced the fol-
lowing official visits to posts in Whining
ten: Smyth Post, No. l, Monday even
ing, May 2; DUPONT Post, No. 2, Thurs
day evening, May 5; Watson Post, New
Castle, Saturday evening, May 9TH;
Charles Sumner Post, No. 4, Monday
evening. May 8; L. S. Grant Post, No.
10, on Thursday, May 49, The new ros-
ter CT the Department of Delaware has
been issued. A special meeting of the
Council of Administration and all de-
partment officers is called to meet on
Tuesday evening, May 3, at Department
Headquarters at s o'clock.
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CYCLING.

| The race officials OF the L A. w. il
Pennsylvania are arranging a State cir
cult Of meets, to open at Philadelphia or
June IS and extend until July 4.
Since the organization of the Centur,
Road Club of America in 1891 with four
teen charter members, the organization
has attained membership Of nearly
5000 riders.
! Cordang, the Dutch rider, who hold
an attempt on Easter Monday at the
Wood Green track, London, to reduce
the five.mile paced record covered the
distance in 10 minutes II 10 seconds
which is ! minute and 10 % seconds
outside the worlds record time.
/ George Baker, the Pittsburg rider
who, in the days of Zimmerman and
Wheeler, ranked as one of the first.
raters, talks of taking up racing again
and following the circuit meets.
Among the riders training at WILLOW
Grove track at Philadelphia are Frank
Starbuck, Charley Church, Bob Nc
Curdy, G. Turnville, Charles Hadfeld,
and j. Shomo.
There is some talk of Harry Reynolds,
the Irish champion, visiting this coun-
try this year.
A forty-eight-hour unpaced race will
be held at Roubaix, France, on May 20
and 80, for professional riders.
! There is some talk of Earl Kiser, Mer-
tens and Nat Butler riding triplet this
year.
The first Of the series of paced match
races between Fred Hoyt and Eddie Nc
Duffie will be held at Bridgeport, on
May 80.
The report of the Treasurer of the
Cyclists Touring Club, of England,
shows profit of $685. 1000 for last year.
The tax on bicycles in Montreal has
been reduced from So to 81.
Jimmy Michael has signed another
contract with the American Cycle Rae
ing Association, this time for three races
in addition to the six for which he had
previously contracted. The little Welsh
man has received guarantee of $500
for each of three races, making total of
$22. 500 that he is to get for nine contests
during July and August. The dates con-
tracted for cover every Saturday in the
two months named.
The uniforms of the National Track
Association team this year will be black.
trimmed with pink around the edges.
Their first appearance was at the recent
hundred mile race at Boston where they
paced both contestants.
W. W. Hamilton, the Denver racer
may be member of the National Track
Association team, and will be put in
paced and unpaced match races. Hamil-
ton holds the worlds record for two
thirds OF a mile in IS % seconds; also
the worlds record for twenty-five miles
in | hour minute.
All members OF the National Track
Association team have been insured in
an accident company by Manager
Duecker This is the first time that such
enterprise has been shown by an organi-
cation. The examining doctors state
that the men are perfect specimens of
physical manhood.
Tom Eek was pleasantly surprised
yesterday when his two Canadian crack
ajacks, Archie MacEachern and Bobby
Thompson, put in an appearance in
Philadelphia city, telling him they were
ready to race.
The National Cycledrome has plunged
into the business heavier than any other
promoter. 1t employed Tom Eek to go
abroad and engage all the star foreign
riders he could.
Riders who advise others what gear to
use should also tell them what color hair
to wear.
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AQUATICS.

Harvard's Varsity crew has been I'M
dergoing all sorts of changes in the past
week, until now the men have taken a
more or less definite form and begin to
drop into their places well. Coach Leh-
mann has put the men in the new Eng.
fish shell, and for three days the Grim
son oarsmen have been trying to get nc.
customed to it.
Once again this week the Yale crew
pulled over the four-milc course in the
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-02
Contractor Arrested.

Thomas J. Wall, a contractor, was ar
"raigned in Judge Balls court on Satur-
day night on complaint Of Samuel N.
Wilson, who alleged that Wall placed a
pile of bricks in the street near his home
at Ninth and Jackson streets, without
permission.
Mr.. Wal did not have any witnesses
to testify in his behalf and Acting City
Solicitor Cahoon asked for continue
ance in the case until this morning,
which the court agreed to.
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harbor. This is the first time since the
Easter recess, but the fourth this season.
Such a record has seldom been made by
q Yale crew, and when the eight leaves
for New London, the oarsmen should be
thoroughly drilled in the art OF pulling
four.mjle stretch,
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New Board of Health.

On Thursday next Mayor McLear will
name successors to the present members
of the Board of Health. The Board now
consists of five members, four of whom
are Democrats. The members are DR..
Joseph Pyle, DR.. John c. Fahey, DR..
NJ. j. Hughes, City Engineer James
Wilson. DR.. NJ J. Hughes acts as treas
urer. There is a rush OF applicants for
the places.
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SUMS SPORTING MELANGE
Various Pointers Gathered From
Off the Turf.
SELF DEFENSE; OTHER SPORTS
Resume Ofthc Latest Happenings in
Athletics...IndOOr and Field
DOings Of Interest
Here.
ELF DEFENSE; OTHER SPORTS
WHERE THEY PLAY TODAY,

WHERE THEY PLAY TODAY.
Boston at Washington.
New York at Baltimore.
Philadelphia at Brooklyn.
Cincinnati at Pittsburg.
Louisville at Chicago.
St. Louis at Cleveland.
Evening star., 1898-05-02
THE WAR REVENUE BILL.
Senate Finance Committee Consider
ing the Measure

Ing the Measure.
The meeting of the Senate committee on
finance today was devoted largely to a gen.
eral review of the bill. the conclusion being
reached that all the time nece ssary should
be given to perfect the measure The re-
publican members of the committee them
selves suggested that many amendments
would be necessary, ard Senator Jones of
Arkansas, speaking on behalf of the demo-
Gratis, said that before proceeding further
he should desire to have an estimate from
authoritative sources as to the amount of
money that would be needed to conduct the
war for the present. Upon his suggestion
it was decided to ask Secretary Gage to ap-
pear before the committee and furnish this
estimate.
Among the changes which the republican
members suggested was one striking out
the provision taxing the tonnage of for
eign vessels, and some of the democrats
indicated willingness to support this
amendment. The reason assigned for the
change is the fact that the tax at best
would yield very little revenue, and that
it is an unnecessary irritation Of friendly
European powers, and. therefore, is deemed
unwise at present. 1t was stated that
about 70 per cent Of the tax would fall up
on Great Britain.
The democratic members of the commit
tee did rot suggest any amendments nor
indicate what line they might pursue as to
an endments.
The members of the committee generally
say that there are many crudities in the
bill, owing to the fact that 1t is based upon
the revenue bill of 1861. Since that time
there has been such a general change of
conditions as to render necessary MANY
alterations in phraseology, rates, etc. 1t is
now conceded that the bill will remain in
committee for several days.
Evening star., 1898-05-02
Greatl Rejoicing In Chicago.

CHICAGO, May News of Admiral
Dewey's victory off Manila spread through
Chicago and it's suburbs with great rapid
ity. Dense crowds of men and women
stood before the bulletin boards of the
Newspaper offices where the war bulletins
were displayed and cheered until they we're
hoarse.
PROFESSIONS Of small boys formed in front
OF thu newspaper offices end marched
about the streets cheering. Gradually men
Joined the ranks. and the demonstrations
tecame exceedingly enthusiastic.
The victory was the main topic of con-
veIsation in the hotel lobbies, and when It
was announced from the stages of several
-theaters the audiences shouted with de-
light. The police and iremen were among
the most enthusiastic over the news, and
the desk sergeants gave 1t wide publicity
over the patrol lines.
Evening star., 1898-05-02
GEN. MILES ESTIMATE.
Eject of the Victory Will BE of the
Greatest Value to U.s.

General Miles, commanding the army.
echoed the general sentiments of admira-
tion and satisfaction at the outcome of
The naval battle at the Philippines yester-
day. Its effect, he said, would he most
beneficial to our people and most depress-
ing and denoralizlng on the enemy The
prestase which il gave to our nation in the
eastern hemisphere was of the greatest
value to us and. besides showing to the
Spaniards tie zeal and courage with which
Our sailors went into battle, established our
naval supremacy over Spain in that part of
the world
Evening star., 1898-05-02
CARTER CoURT-MARr1AL.
Col. Barr, Judge Advocate, Bringa
MRNa of Evidence

COAs DHFEs Juu8e advocate, Br1nKA n
Mass of Evidence
Col. Barr, Judge advocate of the Carter
court-martial, returned to Washington
from Savannah this morning Tho court
concluded its labcrs Saturday and found
its verdict. which Col. Barr brought with
him to Washington and submitted this
morning to Secretary Alger, who IN turn
referred it to Judge Advocate General Lei
Der for review. Pending the action of the
reviewing officers in the matter, the off,
Gals, following the usual custom, decline
to make public the verdict reached by the
court.
The case has been one of the most cele-
brated in the history of military jurispru-
dence, not only from the enormous amounts
of money which are alleged to have been
misappropriated. but from the length of
the proceedings before the court-martial.
An indication of this is shown by the great
size o. the record, comprising more than
4.500 typewriter pages.
Evening star., 1898-05-02

policy. after the Philippines have been
captured. embraces the independence of
the islands, and the internal affairs to be
oLtrolled under European and American
advisers. The Insurgents desire American
protection, temporarily at least, on the
same lines as proposed after the Cuban
cam paign.
The scheme includes free trade to the
world, safeguards enacted against an in
hux of Chinese Aliens a complete reforma-
ton in the corrupt judicature, under ex-
perienced European officials; the entire
freedom Of the press and public utterance.
a general religious federation, the abolition
and expulsion of religious fratern.ties the
church being represented by secular priest
hood; provision for facilities to exploit re-
sources, the building of railways, the re-
moval of the restrictions on enterprise
and the investment of capital.
"AgIinaldo could undertake the mainte-
nance of public order"
Evening star., 1898-05-02

The Evening Star is the only
afternoon paper in Washington
that receives the dispatches OF
the Associated Press. 1t is
therefore the only one in which
the reader can find the complete
news of the world, directly trans
mitted by telegraph, up to the
moment of going to press.
Evening star., 1898-05-02

THE CABLE Was CUT THIS MORNING
Further Details of the Great Naval Victory
of Yesterday.


Gen. VIM. H. Nash, recently ap-
pointed commissary general of sub
sistence, will be retired soon under
the thirty years service law.
The War Department has received
reports that a number of National
Guard organizations are in camp,
but none has yet been mustered into
government service.
apan and China have not vet de-
clared neutrality, and the effect is to
afford ample facilities for our war
ships to lay in necessary coal sup
plies.
Some of the commanding officers
OF the volunteer army have been Sc
lected by the War Department Off
cials, and will be nominated tomor-
row.
Capt w. c. Wise was detached
from the Norfolk navy yard to COM
mand the Yale, and Commander
Clover was ordered to command the
Bancroft
The greatest interest was manifest
ed in the news of the Manila battle
at the embassies and legations. 1t
was said that the result would not
hasten any step in the direction of
European Intervention. The belief
was expressed that the effect on the
government OF Spain would be most
damaging.
The Philippine Islands will be held
until the close of the war. Then
they may be sold to some govern
ment that will pay for them the price
asked.
1t is stated that no European inter
vention with the Presidents plans as
to the Philippine Islands will be per-
n1itted.
AS soon as communication is es-
tablished with Commodore Dewey
specific instructions as to the conduct
OF the islands will be sent him.
The House passed without division
a deficiency bill appropriating $35,-
72o,945 for extraordinary war ex-
penses.
The House and Senate adopted
the conference report on the naval
appropriation bill.
The President is said to have prac-
tically decided to appoint General
Woodford a major general of volun-
teers.
NEW YORK, May "A Hong Kong dis
patch says: The bombardment Of Manila
has begun. The Inhabitants are fleeing to
the country. The operators in the cable
station in the midst of the forts have fled
to save their lives
HONG KONG. May 2--It is announced at
the cable Office here that the transmission
of messages to or from Manila has been
interrupted
The News I'm London.
LONDON. May "A dispatch from Mad
rid to the Daily Mail this morning says:
The United States fleet is blockading Ma
Mia and a bombardment is expected to
lake place today.
The British consul at Manila, E. H. Raw
son-Walker has conferred with Commo-
oore Dewey. The object Of their conference
is not known.
1t is now admitted on all sides that the
Spanish feet has been completely destroy
ed.
The Daily Mails correspondent at Mad
rid says that the Reina Maria Christina
and the Castillo were totally burned and
one vessel was purposely sunk and the
rest of the fleet badly damaged. The Amer
lean feet il believed to b much dam
aged.
Evening star., 1898-05-02
PORTS OPEN TO OUR wARsH1p
Effect of Japan and China Not Dc
clnring Neutrality.


clnrfng Neutrality.
1t turns out that while Japan has given
notice that She will declare neutrality, a
decree of neutrality has not yet been actu-
ally issued, SO that Yokohama and other
advantageous ports OF Japan continue to
be open to the American fleet. This is
looked upon by the authorities here as an
evidence of the friendly disposition of
Japan toward the United States. 1t leaves
both the ports of Japan and China still
open to our ships. When the japanese de-
cree of neutrality is issued there is strong
hope, based upon reliable informatio
that 1t will contain what is known as
"a hospitabie coal clause. This would
afford ample facilities to warships to lay
in necessary coal supplies at japanese
ports, to carry them to the next home
port. While the privilege could be en-
joyed by Spain as we'll as the United
States, yet the effect would be of distinct
advantage to the United States, as it is in
Asiatlc waters that the United States most
needs hospitable ports for recoaling
Evening star., 1898-05-02

SACRAMENTO. CAL. May 2-Pusilist
Critic and Frank SchuIer. Frank McDon-
aid, Charles Fellman. Patsy Corrfgan ana
Harry Woods. who. after the death OF
young Dewitt. last wednesday nieht.
fought young Critic. were arrested on the
charge OF Daansiaughter. have been admit
ted to ball
Evening star., 1898-05-02
MAY GO TO MANILA.
Colorado Troops Would BE Available
for That Purpose.

DENVER, Col, May 2.-According to
Col. W. J. Volkmar, adjutant general OF
the department of the Colorado, the vollln-
teers raised in the states west of the Mis-
souri, river will probably be sent across the
Pacific ocean to hold the Philippine ISL
ands. at will be recessa.y to hold the
Islands, sid Col. Volkmar, while the
war is being prosecuted In other directions.
and what would be more natural than for
the troops recruited in the west to be
placed aboard transports in the harbor of
San Francisco and sent to occupy the i'm
portant posts in the Philippine Islands?
THE government may dickar with Japan
as to the future ownership Of the Islands,
but in the meantime the territory must be
securely held. This victory 10 far reaching
in its character. but does not mean thae-
the war will at once come to a close That
doesn't follow by any means, although the
less of the Philippines will be a death
blow from which Spain cannot recover"
SCHLEY'S MEN HEAR THE NEWS.