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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18
PORTO RICO'S TRADE.
Tho Foreign Commerce Of 1896 Exceeded All
-p. Previous Records by Fifteen =,
a." Million Dollars,

Washington. July 1S.-In view Of the
present war plans, q comprehensive
statistical report of the trade of Porto
Rico, Just prepared under the direc-
tlon of Mr.. Frank H. Hitchcock chief
Of the foreign markets section of the
agricultural department. and approved
by Secretary Wilson, Is of unusual in.
terest. 1t shows for the first time the
figures of the commerce for the year
1896 of Spain's eastermost West India
Island. During the calendar year 1895,
the foreign trade OF Porto Rico, ac-
cording to the official returns, a tia lined
total value of $36.62t. 12O, exceeding all
previous records and being a. gatn in
the year of more than :sl5.0060o0. In
1892-96 the total imports and exports
had an average annual value of $33,870,-
535. as against $2i.9Gl.2l7 in 1891.
Imports into Porto Rico generally
have somewhat exceeded exports, but
in 1896. for the first time in over a
decade. the value of merchandise
shipped to foreign markets was slightly
greater than that of the imported
wares. The exports for 1896 had
value of siS,3 ,43O. decidedly the largest
on record. while the imports for the
same year. $1s,2S2,69O were surpassed
only In 1894. when the foreign goods re-
ceived amounted to l9,0S6,336. The
foreign trade of Porto Rico is conducts
ed chiefly with Spain. the. United States.
Cuba, Germany. the United Kingdom
and France, having an average an
nual value of $9,ssS. .O74. which was 1880
per cent. of the total valuation placed
upon the islands commerce. The United
States ranked second. the value of the
goods exchanged averaging $685. 252 a
year. or 1894 per cent. of the total.
Cuba's trade with Porto Rico amounted
to 13.4l per cent of the total having
an average yearly value Of s4,G06, 220.
/, -!The islands exports consists almost
entirely; Of agricultural produce. ,Of,tm-
ports, manufactured articles do not
greatly exceeded the agricultural.
Coffee shipments increased notably
during the decade. 1896 reports being
the largest of the twenty years treated
by Mr.. Hitchcock, 5S.7S0000 p unds,
valued at $l3,379OOO. The average an.
nual shipment, 1926. was $lO.872.OOO
against $4,945,000 in 1sS7-9l. On the
other hand, sugar. molasses and to-
bacco showed marked declines.
The coffe exported goes most exten-
sively to Spain and Cuba, these two
getting over half. Most of the sugar
and molasses is destined for the United
s.ates with Spain second customer
SL!'n and Cuba receive most of the
tobacco.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18

1
trenches. were eye witnesses Of the
ceremony. General Shafter ard his
escort, accompanied by General Toral
rode through the city, taking formal
possession. The city had been sacked
before they arrived by the Spaniards.
4 The ceremony of hosting the Stars
and Stripes was worth all the blood
md treasure 1t cost. A vast concourse
of 10000 people witnessed the stirring
hnd thrilling scene that will live for
eyer in the minds of all the Americans
present. The palaesss picturesque old
dwelling In the esMOorishstyle Of archi-
kecture, faces the Plaza de La Reina,
khe principal public square. Opposite
rises the imposing Catholic cathedral.
!On one side is a quaint, brilliantly
painted building, with broad verandas
1.-The club of San Carlos. On the other
, building Of much the same descrip-
6on-is the Cafe De La Venus.
Across the plaza was drawn up the
Ninth infantry, headed by the Sixth
Cavalry band. In the street facing the
pAlance stood picked troop of the
Second cavalry, with drawn sabers,
Ander command Of Captain Brett.
Massed on the stone tagging, between
Tho band and line Of horsemen, were
fhL brigade commanders of General
Skaters division, with their stats. On
the red tiled roof of the palace stood
Captain McKittrick, Lieutenant Miley
Ind Lieutenant Wheeler; Immediately
above them, upon the flagstaff the
Illuminated Spanish arms and the le-
Eend, "Vive Alfonso KILL"
Citizens View the Surrender.
= All about, pressing against the ver-
Rnda walls, crowding to windows and
doors and lining the roofs, were the
people Of the town. principally women
and on-combatants. AS the chimes
bf the old cathedral rang out the hour
of IL the infantry and cavalry pre-
scented arms. Every American uncov-
cred, and Captain Mcliittrick hoisted
the Stars and Stripes. AS the brilliant
folds unfurled in a gentle breeze the
cavalry band broke into the strains of
''The Star Spangled Banner" making
the American pulse leap and the
American heart thrill with joy.
At the same instant the sound of the
distant booming of Captain Capron's
battery, firing salute Of q guns,
nrifted in. When the music ceased,
from all directions around our line
came floating across the plaza the
strains Of the regimental bands and
NE mufTled. hoarse cheers of our troops.
The infantry came to "order arms"
moment later, after the flag was up,
and the band played Rally Round the
Flag, Boys" Instantly General McKib-
bin called for three cheers for General
Shafter, which were given with great
enthusiasm, the band playing Sousa's
~The Stars and Stripes Forever
The ceremony over, General Shafter
and his staff returned to the American
Hines. leaving the city in the possession
Of the municipal authorities, subject
10 the control Of General McKibbin.
The Thirteenth and Ninth regiments
of infantry will remain in the city to
enforce order and exercise municipal
authority. The Spanish forces are to
Dncamp outside of our lines.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18

Vienna, July 1S-Since the birth Of
her son. the former Princess of Cara
man and Chimay, who is in Budah Pest
with Rigo, the gypsy musician, has
been steadily gaining strength. On
hearing that RIGGS divorce action was
to begin at Kaposvar Saturday the
court was thronged with gypsies, who
tried to mob lligO. He declares his in
tontion of marrying the eX-princess as
soon as he has obtained his divorce
from Nine. Rgo. WE
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18
Major Hayes Slightly Wounded.

Washington, July ia cabegram
from Playa Del Este, Cuba. received
yesterday conveys the information that
Major Webb C. Haves, of the First
Ohio cavalry, son of the late President
Hayes. was wounded on Friday, July /,
the first day of the battle of Santiago.
At the request Of Major Hayes no an
nouncement of the matter was made in
the official dispatches. His regiment did
not participate In the engagement, be-
Ing now under waiting orders at Tam
pa. Major Hayes was detached from his
command and assigned to temporary
duty on General Young's staff. While
acting IN that capacity his horse was
killed under him and he was wounded
That his wound was not particularly
serious is indicated by the fact that he
is out of the hospital and again ready
for duty,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18

Washington, July 1S.-At midnight
Adjutant General Corbip made public
the following dispatch from General
Shafter, dated Santiago: my ord
nance officers report about 1000 rifles
turned in today and 100000 cartridges.
At the mouth of the harbor there are
quite a number of fine modern guns,
about six inch, also two batteries of
mountain guns, together with q sa-
luting battery of Is old bronze guns.
Disarming and turning In will go on
tomorrow. List of prisoners not yet
taken"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18
10 DISinfrct SantIaro mills,

Washington, July 1S.-The prevalence
Of yellow fever at Santiago. in the opfn-
ion Of the postal authorities. has made
1t necessary to dlsinfect the mails COM
ing from that place and machine for
this purpose will be Immediately sent
there. The fumigation will be very
thorough, the mail being taken from
the pouches and every parcel allowed
TO come in contact with the disnfect-
ant, instead Of subjecting it to the pro-
cess while in sacks. When the pack
ages and letters have passed through
this process there can be no danger of
tlleir bringing disease to this country.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18
Killed hY Train R0hhnrE.

Wichita. Kan, July 1S.-William
Brakeman, the citizen who was shot in
the spine by the bandits who held up
and robbed ST. Louis and San Fran.
cisco express train at Andover Satur-
day night, died yesterday. Before
holding UP the train the bandits
robbed the station agent at AndOvcr,
securing $40. Following the hold UP
citizens of Andovcr exchanged shots
with the two robbers. One of the rob-
bers was wounded and his horse killed.
The two men rode off on one horse.
Seven miles south of And,ver they
stole a horse and buggy from farmer.
Officers and citizens are in pursuit
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18
SURVEYS For the Deep Waterway.

Detroit, Mich, July lS.-Since the ap-
preparation for continuing the work o.
experimental surveys Of a deep water
way between the great lakes and the
sea has Ecen made, the commissioners
in charge are putting several new sur
veying parties in the field. Two parties
are at work in the MoWhawk valley,
and one is surveying the route between
the Hudson river near Troy and the
head waters of Lake Champlain at
Whitehall. A new party is being
formed to survey the Hudson river
from Troy to deep water, SO miles be-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18
Killed with a Baseball Bat,

New Castle, Ind, July 1S.-At the
conclusion of a ball game here yester-
day Charles Presnall and George Bram-
bic became involved in quarrel over
the ownership of a bat. Presnall final
ly struck Bramble over the head with
the bat. Blood poured from Brain
ble's mouth and nose. and in few
hours he died. Branble was 20 years
Of age and Presnall is II.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18
Murdered For Their Wages,

Guthrie, o. T., July lS.-Two labor
ers on the st. Louis and Oklahoma
railway were murdered near the Sac
and Fox agency, after being paid off
and robbed Of their wages. Their bodies
were found along the track with skulls
crushed. They have been identified as
Aaron Gunter, of Packerton Ind, and
J. A. Shanhal' -, CT Centralia, Ills.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18

Buffalo. N. Y.-Gents:.,-From my per-
sonal knowledge. gained in observing the
effect Of your Shiloh's Cure in cases of ad.
vancod Consumption, l am prepared to
say 1t is tho most remarkable Remedy
that has every been brought to my atten-
Consumption. Sold by N. B. Danforth,
Second and Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18
Few Ships For Santiago Harbor,

Washington. July 1S.-It is expected
by the navy department that but very
few ships of Admiral SIMPSONS squad
ron will enter the harbor at Santiago.
Enough vessels will be sent in to put
the harbor In condition for naval op-
erations and the needs of American in.
terests.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18

New York. July lS.-The chartered
transport Olive:te, which arrived off
Quarantine Saturday with 272 wounded
soldiers from Cuba, came uD the bay
yesterday and put into the dock al the
foot of Pacific street. Brooklyn. There
was q large gathering of friends and
relatives of the wounded men at the
dock, and, as the Olivette was being
put into the dock, rousing cheers went
up from those assembled on the pier
and along the docks and yards in the
vicinity, which were answered by the
heroes on board the Olivettc. The SOL
dicrs were removed to the various hos
pitals. Edward Marshall. the nowspa-
per correspondent who was shot, in the
fight at La Quasina, was transferred
to his house. 20 Filth avenue, Man
haitian Borough. fIc Is very weak.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18
The score follows:



Wilmington.. 0200 20 0 <
Mupayunk 90 5 5000
Summary-Earned runs-W Wilmington,
/, Manayunk. |. Two base hits-Xelford.
Ihroe-bas, hits-Connor. Home ruiz
Shaw. Wild pitch-Scull. Busscs OH
balls--Off Humphries /; of Tierney, o..
Struck out.-By Tiernny, 8; by Hum
phries, 8. Left on Wilmington, 2;
Munayunk, .. Double plays--J. Tierney
to Connor to McDanncll; Shaw to Smith
to Srull. Time of game, . hours. Umpire
Hayes.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18
Keifcr's Division May Go to Porto Rico

Miami, Fla, July lS.--It is understood
that General kcifcr has been asked
how soon he can place his command in
condition to go to the front. If true,
this would indicate that the six reEi-
ments here are to be detached from the
Seventh army corps to one Of the COM
mands under General Miles. to accom-
pany him on his expedition of invasion
of Porto Rico. The troops are being
equipped as rapidly as possible, and are
now in good condition to undertake a
nampaign
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18
Aprcsent for Elen Lodge

Eden Lodge, l. o. o. F. shortly will be
presented with beautiful picture of tho
Brandywiue at Lsnape. Tho picture was
painted by member Of Pocahontas Lodge
Of West Chester. The lodge will present
the picture.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18
Placed In der Peace Bonds,

q Magistrate Daley's court was crowded
with Italians OIL Saturday night. There
were at least 100 OF the sons OF the sunny
iehd. Joseph France was charged with
assault on LiZZie Debrisco and her mother
with assault. on France Both were placed
under peace bonis and ordered to pay the
oOstS,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18

Sandy Hook, N. j., July 1S.-Thomas
J. Lawler. single. musician of Com
pany A. Third New Jersey volunteers,
who enlisted at Asbury Park, N. j.,
and whose home was in New Haven,
Conn.,, was drowned near Highland
Beach yesterday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18

All kinds Of ( resh fish at cents pound.
CLANS by hun dred or qnart. All goods
delivered FREQ Of charge. ID. A. Mcclure,
corner of Fifth and King. Delmarvia
tsIephons 8lQ
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18
WILMINGTON
STILL WINS.
Local Base Ball Club De.
feats the Manayunk
Team in a Good
Game.

It is strange that the people do not
pnlronize tho local team. The team Is
playing good bail and deserves support.
On Saturday SCOTT Begga and his rough
riders mot the Manayunk hust!ers and
lowered their oolors by tho score OF 1 to
A.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18

Be not deceived. A Cough. Hoarseness
or Group are not to be trilled with. A
dose in time of Shiloh's Cure will save you
much trouble Sold by N B. Danforth,
Second and Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18
GA SIT ToEI.A..
Bears tho Tho Kind You Have Always Bought
''::;:''' s'';; :; ''' GM7zzT;: = 4 /; Z; 4: '''''

j. H. Porter & Sons. wholesale and re.
tail milk dealers. S. E. Cor. Seventh and
Madison streets. Roth Phones GAL,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18
Lynch'3 Reliable Store,

Groceries, family liquors, bottled beer
and porter N. w. Cor. Madison and
Fourth streets. 80.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18

karrs Clover Root Tea is II pleasant lax
ative. Regulates the bowels, puriiles tho
blond. Clears the complexion. Easy to
make and pleasant to take. 20 cents. Sold
by N. b. Danforlh Second and Market
RircutI.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18

DR.. Simms' White Pulmonic Balsa IN
Tho worlds great Expectorant, the famous
cure for Sore Throat and Lung diseases.
606 King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18

Simms' Unequaled Cough Syrup for
coughs, colds, whooping cough, measles,
etc, and Is without an equal the children's
Cough Syrup, % cents Depot Goj kiug
street, Wilmington, Del, Wholesale by
Jobbers, retail by regular druggists
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18
For Ladies Only.
Fresh Fish.

simms Compound Pcnnyroyal Pills
Tho ladies' remedy. BY nll druggists 81 a
box by mail. Depot COG King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18

TO Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic, lOc or 20
NC. c. c. fail, druggists refund mcuey.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18

l.. Danforth Bush and Fl. l.. Fulenwider
card incomplete.
H. l.. Tatuall, JL., handicap in the best
gross scoro. His card reading:
Gu. 5-5.G .6-6 .6.4-6-4S
In At 6-4-J.5-5-6 7 Il %
less handicap of gave u nat result Of %,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18
What Or. A. e. Salter Says,

Rev. Fl. S. Dulany ut kingswood with
his 10th Century wonder. on Tuesday oven.
ing, 10Th inst. Admission 10 cents
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18
Lost Pocket Book.

Edward Webster who resides on the
Foulk road, Brandywine Hundred, lost his
pockatbook, containing S25 or $50 and a
note for some 10 in coningto to our city last
Saturday morning Tho finder will be
suitably rewarded on returning tho same
to him or on leaving it at this office.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18

TRIST EIINnC and other money
ANOOA OA\Do always on hand
to invest In good
first mortgages. Several amounts now
waiting. All business strictly conflden-
ial. HAWKINS & Co., 7I2 Market.
j6m-w-f.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18

UNCLE SANS WAR GLASSES.
The American people read an enormous
amount Of war literature nowadays in keep
ing track Of the flying Spaniards. Extra strain
imposed upon tired and defective eyes There's
a cry for HELP from this overworked organ
here to help tired eyes-wth glassos-all kinds
all prices Millard +. Davis, .Jewelr, 8 h. Ind
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-07-18

Cupping and lssehing, 1903 e. Second.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-02-22
Considerable Feeling Worked Up
Over Reported Occupation Of
British Territory
BY French Military Expeditions.
Ii Proved to Be True It
Would Be Serious.
Dispatch From Paris Says France
Would Disavow Any Such
Proceeding.

LONDON, Feb. 22,-Great activity is
manifested by the Colonial Office, the
West African department, and among
the higher military officers who are go.
ing out to the Lagos Hinterland. The
latter are inclined to discredit the news
which reached Akassa, Niger coast
protectorate, to the effect that two
French expeditions are advancing
towards Sokoto. capital of the sultanate
OF that name, which is within the Brit
ish sphere of influence, but adds that il
the news should be confirmed, it must
be followed by . declaration Of war.
The st. James Gazette, commenting
on the subject. says: II the einvasion Of
Sokoto is directed from Paris, it admits
OF but one Interpretation, and the se-
riousness Of the situation is increased
when it is remembered that these in.
vas ions OF the territory must have been
planned weeks before the present fer.
ment i'll Paris over Dreyfus. 1t would
appear that the French cabinet foresee.
ing the revelations which would be
caused by the trial of NJ. Zola, had de.
termined to bring affairs III West Africa
to secure o renewal Of its popularity.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-02-22
QUIETS THE TITLE.

Federal Euprsme Court Decides Suit In.
volvisg . Aillion Dollsrs NJ 81. Paul.
WASBlN0ToS. Feb. 22-Jsstics Brown
handed down the opinion Of the United
States supreme court In the case Of
Elizabeth We,zel aud others against
the Minnesota Railway and Transfer
company. involving title to l6O acres of
land within the limits Of the city of St.
Paul. The land in controversy was
located upon land warrant issued in
l647 to Mrs. Wetzel and minor children,
as the widow and heirs of q man
named Remsen, who had served in the
Mexican war. This warrant was sold to
o man named Taylor. who located the
land. It appears. however. that when
Mrs. Wetzel, then Mrs. Remsen, made
the sale Of the warrant, she did not have
the consent Of an orphans court to dis
pose Of tho interest Of her children. It
appearing. however. that the title of
present owners had not been attacked
until 70 years after the transfer was
made, the court held that it was now
too late TO attack it. Justice Brown
said that when the trausfer was first
made the land involved was not worth
to exceed 500. but that now, being
covered with buildings and other i'm.
provements, it was valued at not less
than 81, ,OOO, 900. The purchasers from
Taylor had bought under his patent
from the government, and the court
thought that under all circumstances,
and especially because OF the lapses Of
the heirs, tho title should not be dis.
turbed. The lower court was affirmed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-02-22
BLISS OPPOSES 1T.

Decision Against Min nssota In the Claim
For Reservation School SECTIONS.
ST. PAUL, Feb. ga Washington
special to The Dispatch says:
Secretary Of the Interior Bliss has
prepared an adverse decision to the
claims Of the state of Minnesota for
title to sections IL and 81. on the
Red Lake and Chippewa Indian res.
ervations, for school purposes. This
decision would have been promulgated
last Saturday. but J. E. Byrnes, who
represents the state rs special agent,
has filed protest. and demands hear.
ing, which will be had this week. Sem
ators Davis and Nelson will probably
appear before Bliss when the matter
comes up.
The claim is one Of great Importance
to Minnesota, as thousands Of fertile
acres would be placed at the disposal
Of the educational friends Of the state.
The land Office officials have held that
treaty stipulations with Indians cannot
be set aside, but the contention of the
state is based on tho Constitution Of
the United States itself, under the
clause Of Section of Article 4.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-02-22

Robert Porter Says the Maine Was Blown
Up From without.
PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 22.-The En-.
uuirer prints under Washington date
q lengthy dispatch from Robert Porter.
ex.superintendent Of census, giving
what he believes to be the policy Of the
administration regarding Cuba. Mr..
Porter thinks that Spain will DO asked
to allow the Cubans to purchase their
liberty BY the issuance OF Cuban bonds.
this government to assume the respon-
sibility Of collecting the customs duties.
and thus sec that tho revenues OF the
government are applied to the payment
OF interest on the bonds.
Concerning the Maine disaster MIR.
Porter says there is little doubt that
she was blown up from without. but 1t
viii be difficult to fasten the guilt upon
the Spanish authorities. He concludes
that the situation is critical. and that
the coming week may bring about
crisis.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-02-22
TWO FEET OF SNOW.
wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois Again at tn,
Mercy Of Furious Blizzard.

wisconsin. Iowa aud Illinois Again at the
Mercy Of Furious Blizzard.
CHICAGO, Feb. 22.-The states OF
Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois are prac.
tically snowbound. Reports from
Cedar Rapids and Webster City, Ia,
Freeport, Bloomington, Rockford and
Galesbufg, Ills. indicate an average
snow fail Of two feet. Throughout
Wisconsin and Northern Michigan the
fall was much heavier, III fact the
greatest Of the season. A 40.mile gale
has piled the snow into enormous
drifts, completely parIlyzing street
railway traffic and seriously interfering
with the operation of trains on the
steam roads. The Chicago, Milwaukee
and st. Paul, the Northwestern and
the Wisconsin Central trains have
been delayed in some instances 10
hours owing to the heavy drifts and
steady fall of snow which makes the
use OF the snow plows unavailing.