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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28
FREMoNT's DARING.
Commander of the Porter Gets Valuable
Information In Cuba.

information In Cuba.
Key West, April 26.-The following
dispatch, written on board the nag
ship Now York yesterday afternoon.
was brought here for transmission by
the dispatch boat Dauntless:
''Ehe torpedo boat Porter made a dar
ing trip in to the shore under cover Of
darkness last night and Lieutenant
Fremont, her commander, landed with
small party and obtained valuable in.
formation. The blockade continues un.
der beautiful weather conditions.
The flagship returned to the block
ade line about $3.50 o'clock last evening
after an uneventful trip. Nothing OF
Importance apparently had occurred
during her absence. When darkness
came on last night Moro castle show.
ed a powerful searchlight and flashed IL
nervously around the horizon. Another
short searchlight also was seen. 1t look
ed to be from the direction of the Santa
cara batteries to the westward of FL
MORO. The searchlight Itself could not
De DISTINGUISHED, only its rays being
visible. This is due either to the ex-
trcmely low position of the light or to
lts distance from the blockade line. The
MORO light is placed higher and is an
time these searchlights have been used
what benefit they will be to the Span
lards no one knows. They may possibly
induce the batteries to expend soma
more ammunition in futile shots at the
fighting squadron, but the blockade
continues as before. searchl!ghts or nc
seorchlights, as of course they do moi
reach far enough to show our shina
A.,
II any ships run the blockade, thew
VIII have to run gauntlet Of vigilance
that has never been surpassed. The
alertness of the officers and men con-
tinues at the same pitch as was exhibit.
ed the first night the squadron arrived
Admiral Sampson Is more handicapped
IN ms blockade than were the naval
commanders during the civil war. In
many cases they We've able to anchor.
Whlie ADMIRAL SIMPSONS fleet is obliE.
cd TO DRIFT around in two knot current
with no stationary shore light for ,
guide. II is believed that every stean,.
err which has attempted to enter Ta-
Vana since the blockade began has been
captured 'se'
One OF the sights of yesterday WINS
the handling of the torpedo boat Cusb.
ing ny Naval Cadet Boyd, the only sur
vivor OF the Maine with the fleet. Lien. |
tenantGleaves,c commander of the Cush- |
ing, spent the better part of the day ON |
the flagship. During his absence Ca |
oct BOYD handled the Gushing with
cash and skill that were remarkable,
considering the fact that he was as.
signed to her only yesterday and had
never handled a torpedo boat before.
ana all this in sight of Moro castle, In
the shadow of which lies what is left ~
Cadet Boyd's old ship the Maine"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28

washington, April g. = The Brit
lBh and the Austrian legations, 1t is un-
derstood will represent to the state de-
partment that the capture of the Buena
Ventura was unjustiiiable. 1t is claim
ed that the cargo Of the vessel belonged
TO British owners, who will seek to Sc
cure redress through the British en-
bassy here. The case is further compIi-
Gated by tho fact that the Spanish ship.
with n British cargo, WAS carrying be-
tween two American ports, so that
Americans participate TO some extent
II n loss occurs through the condem-
nation of the Buena Ventura ms a
prize The diplomatic action will be
confined. 1t is understood, to submit
ting the protest to the state depart
ment. 1t then win be for the court to
decide as 10 the weight of the protest.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28
WAR DECLARATION.
Congress Responds Promptly to the
Presidents Request.


Congress heeponus ,frompty TO 'he
Presidents Request
Washington, April 23.--War and war
measures were the only topics discuss
cd by the senate yesterday afternoon
during more than four hours Of its ses-
sion. The body had scarcely convened
when the message of the president urg-
ing congress- TO declare the existence
OF war between the United States and
Spain was laid before Il. without com
ment the message was referred to the
foreign relations committee.
Consideration OF the naval approprla.
tion bill was resumed the pending
question being upon an amendment of
Mr.. Butler fPop.) OF North Carolina 10
reduce the price OF armor plate or as
an Alternative TO establish an armor
factory. After n long and bitter de-
bate, in the course of which Mr.. Butler
was accused by Mr.. Hawley (ltep) Of
Connecticut OF making what under the
circumstances would be regarded as
reasonable utterances, the amendment
was defeated. An amendment Of great
Importance was attached to the bill at
the last minute by Mr.. Hale, chairman
of the naval affairs committee. 1t au-
thoriZes the secretary of the navy to
enlist rs many men as he may deem
necessary to man the ships OF the navy
during the existence of the war and APP
propriates IS, S3O, 900 to enable him TO
carry the amendment into effect. The
naval bill was then passed.
The army reorganization bill was re.
ported to the senate with some amend
menta by Mr.. Hawley of the military
affairs committee and passed within *
minutes. II was not completed, how
ever as the house nonconcurred in the
senate amendment and asked for con-
ference. At o'clock the senate went
into secret Legislative session and PASS
ed the bill of the house declaring the
existence of war between the United
States and Spain. Subsequently brief
open session was held, during which
minor business was transacted
House Passed IL without Dissent.
Tho boras NJ renro.e,toti,,as n,s.oa
tho Nh dacIarino tba nyis,onca ~ a
state Of war hstwean Tho 1rnitad statas
and the kinpdom ~ snair In n anne
thai cannot faiI "a in,nrass To yyorid
Tha ra,',ass, ~, - "a mn noo -
voted for IT without a word of debate
without a dissenting vote and witbout
tion IF tha rravtt,, az tl,oi, ,,,,rnarto,,.
action To yeo,,Iro1 but n,In,ta ga
an ief"iieu ~ ',inu'e nno
81 SECONDS 10 accomplish this. The
house was considering an election case
anu S'HipS pnuseu 10 declare war.
Ihere was no excitement, no cavil, nc
word Of question.
II was only IN fhe preat cheoy that
,o,,t 80, 80, ns, -, ..,- t''"'
Seh' up from moor ana galleries when
Speaker Reed announced its passage
that the tremendous import Of The nct
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28

Toronto, April 26 Lieutenant Car
renza OF the suit of Senior Polo Ber-
nabe was seen last night relative to
the report that he had challenged Cap
tain Sigsbee of the Maine to fight a
duel. The lieutenant corroborated the
story. He said he had sent his chal.
lenge on the Goth. and If he does not
hear from Captain sigsbee by the 2sth
he will brand him as coward. Should
Captain Sigsbee refuse. the lieutenant
will then challenge Consul General Lee
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28
ORDERED our OF P0RE.
A British Admiral CoinpeIs spanish War
Vessel to Leave Queenstown.


London, Eng, April %. The British
Admiral commanding at Queenstown
ordered the Spanish torpednbuat A udnz
TO leave that port before c o'clock this
morning.
There ia little doubt in naval circles
here that the Audaz, which, In com
nliance with orders from the British
Admiral, left port at 3. 40 O'Clock this
morning, will go to Ferrul or Calis,
as considerable quantity OF war
equipments have still to be placed ON
hoard of her before she can be pro.
nounced ready for active service. Her
sister boat, tho OsadD. which tuwed her
here from Waterford, into which pori
they put in after tho Audaz was
damaged, went to Ferrol from Qusens-
town, to be fitted with tho equipments
not furnished by their English builders
In view OF the outbreak of hostiities
the dock cnmpany at Cork, which has
boan repairing tha torpsdobuat, has
rushed work night and day on the
small craft Since Friday her Spanish
crew has been in high spirits, con
tinually waving bunting and hapdser.
chiefs or otherwise expressing salts.
faction at the prospect of taking part
in naval movements Of Spain.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28
ANoTHEN fINA C.4FrURE.
The Mangroves SECURE a isig spanish Auxil-
larry Cruiser.


Key West, Fla, April 26-l1. 10 n.
m. The lighthouse tender Mangroye.
now armed with two six. Founders, has
capturad the big Cebnllos liner Panama,
Spanish auxiliary cruiser
Tho Panama ia of about $500 tong
and very valuable prize.
When the Mangroye sirbte5 thn
Spaniard sho ran up TO her and fired
gun across her howa. The liper did
not take tho hint, anG a SECOND sbot
was. fired, after which the Panama
slowed down little. A third shot was
fired across the bows of tho Panama al
a hundred yards, and the deck officer
OF the Spaniah vessel was hailed and
notified that if no did not hearo 10 j
gnot would be sent through his yessel
This notification caused the Panama IN
be brought to.
The hattlsahip Indiunn then steamed
up and Commander Everett notitieJ
Capt. Taylor OF tbs Indnna that he
had captured tho Panama and horrowed
a prize crew from tho battleshiD. am.
Hiisting OF Cadet Fulconer aad % mn.
rines.
TWO coAsTINg VESSELS CAUGHT.
The gunhoat Newport has hrouuht
10 the Spanish sloop pHquotu and ,he
Spanish schooner riersnen Cuban
coasting vessels, which Lhe canturaa
oil ltavana this morning,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28

Little Rock, April 26.--The Eagle,
Booze feud broke out again near Lonoh
Yesterday afternoon. and in the ilsht
the Booie faction was almost wiped oui
OF existence. The Eagles caught Thu
Booies at q disadvantage and poured q
terrible volley into them. w. X. Booze,
the father prominent business man,
and his two sons. Will and Charley
BOOZE. were instantly killed. The Eagles
came out of the engagement unhurt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28
TIro MOMk PMIzEs.
Wilmington and Porter Capture Two Span
ish Merchant SchuUners

ish Merchant Sch0oners.
New York, April PA dispatch to
the lrcss from Key West says:
The gunboat Wilmington to. day cap
tured tho Spanish schooner Candida.
with decliload of charcoal intended
for Havana, where it is extremely
valuable for fuel.
At this writing thu Gushing is lear
ing down on schooner to the south
east The breeze is slow, and while
she has on oil sail, tho Cushing will
overhaul her shortly. She has the start,
but thu Gushing has tina steam.
The torpedohoat Porter to-day can.
iured the Spanish schooner Antonio,
laden with sugar for Havana. The
Antonio was eent to Key West with d
prize crow of four mon under Naval
Cadet Duhoise
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28
GEE.ir GFIT4IN S0TIri Ed.
Given Notice of tho Presidents Prooinma
tomas to Frtynteeriny.


London, Eng, April 20. The British
Foreign Office to-day was officially
notified Of tho proclamation of the
President of tho Unitod States IN re-
gard to neutral vessels aud neutral
goois, and tho blockais of the Island
of Cuba by tine Unitod StEtcs feet.
With reference to Spain's declaration
on the subject OF privateering, issued
from MadrnI yesterday, the british
Foreign Ohics oiliciala point out that
the resolutions announced by the
United Staten on tho aubjoct were
taken without reference to any uolicy
which Spaiu might adopt. Therefore,
il is not expected that Spain's in
tentions will affect the decisions rru.
muigated by tho United States
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28

Was Injured Yesterday.
Key West Fla, April %. Quarter.
master Johansen Of the prize crew ri
tho gunboat IIelenn, who accidentally
shot himsolf yesterday, his revolver
dropping from its holster, died this
morning. The accident occurred on
board the Miguel Jover. tho Spanish
stoamor captured by tho gunhoat.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28

from Newport News on Snril 18th for
Liverpool, was reported passed. liinaale,
on the Irish cnnst to-day. This erts ut
rost any question OF her having been
captureh by tho Snanish.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28
wllmington. pel., AprIl 24th, 1sos.

General Order No II.
LIN accordance with General Order
M. Is, A. q. o., dated April 23d,
1898, the First Regimant OF Infantry,
will eneam2 at Midulstown on Tuesday.
April 2Uth. 1898. The camp will be
known us Camp Ebs ". runnell."
lL--Companies will take trains at
their respective stations as follows:
Co. |, Laurel, at S. 10 n. M.
Go. Is, Milford, at s. 81 a. IN.
20. G, Harrington, at COG a. M.
Go. +, Wyoming, at 9,3l q. m.
Goa a, q, f, X and Drum Corps,
Wilmington at 8. IL a. IN.
60. Ii, New Castle, at 1877 a. NJ.
The field. staff aud non commissioned
staff will tnke train with .ho orgeniza-
tinns nearest their homes.
lIl.-Lieut Col. G., NJ. Stevenson
and Major Theodore Townsend will as-
sume command OF companies, as fol-
lows: Lieut.. Col. Stevenson. Co.'S. A,
Q, y, II and X; Major Townsend, Cos.
Il, Il, q and I.
lV.-Cars will ha provided for all
necessary baggage. which will he
limited to officers baggage and extra
pieces OF company property, which
must be carefully marked and at station
at least one half hour before leaving
Time Of train.
N-Company commanders will bring
With them all enlistment papers, books
and company records,
VI. Lieut.. II. V. y. Boote9. regi-
mental quartermnster, will requisitirn
the quartofuaster general for all quar-
tetmaster anu conimissary storea and
issne the same on tho roquisition Of
company commanders.
VII, -.Purnuant tn paragraph ", oil
g. q. No, lG, 4, q. o., dated April
22i, 1898, muster rolls will be prepared
in triplicatn and preBonted TO the IN.
sIecting officer Immediately upon arriv.
ing on the iind.
VIII. NO Intoxicating liquor will be
allowed tn be brought Within the lines
OF the camp except for hospital uses.
TX. -Cumuany commanders will be
held Responsible for tho beharior of the
men OF their commands on route and
will report without delay to thess
headquarters the name anu company oi
each man guilty Of unsolrierly or I'm.
gontlemanly conduct.
N.-Detail for guard on April Goth,
1903:
officer Of tho Day, Capt. L. L.
Rogers, Co. II.
Officer Of the Guard, First Liouten
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28

Middletown, April 90. Tho First
battalion, composed of the Wilmington
and Now Castle companius of the Ma
tinnal Guard Of Delaware arrived at
Middletown ut 0. % this morning on tho
second ssctiun Of tho train leaving Will
miu2ton at s. Is oclnck. They were 10
command Of Col Wickoraham and his
asoociata officers.
Tho men wore in excellent rnirita and
presented fine appearance as they loft
tho cars and marched paat tho station.
They vera given n great reception by
hundreds of poopia who had gathered
at tho station, ana the boys wora pleased
at the cheers which went up from the
thrung.
1t was not raining when the Will
minglnn special reachol Middletuwp.
and the lowering clouds had the appear.
aIee of breaking away.
As the train passed tho stntiona along
tho road thoy wore grouted by crowds OF
enthusiastic mon, women aud children,
who waveu flags aud handkerchisfs and
gave patriotic ealuies. Each gtntion
presented holiday appearances.
Five members from each of tho Will.
mington companies came down Inst
night, and by the tina the Now Cnstle
county contingent arrived this n,urning
the material had nearly all been taken
TO the camprround
ESCORTED ny A BAND.
When the troops arrived they were
met at the station by the Diamond
State Band OF Miidletawn, Ii pisces,
under w. Z. johnson, leader. The band
escorted both battaions to the cnmn.
grounds, taking the First battalion
through town first, anu the Secon,!
Battalion afterward.
The campground was found to be
very muddy, hut the men went to worl,
10 make it as comfortable az possible,
and few hours eunah inc will dry the
ground IN nicely.
Tho Middletown school children have
been given halliday. and many other
people are also taking a day OFF. The
town is in gala attire, patriotism being
exhibited on all sides
Con. r. l.. Holiday, Col q. parke
Postles and Lient. Gordon, u. S. A.,
wers here early and one tenr for officers
was up when the troops arrived.
Col. Postloa has established head
quarters at room No. II in tho National
Iiotsl, and room No. u ia tbe star
headquartars for the prnssut.
This SQUAD which came down from
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28

:. New York, April 90. in tho cobIo
dispatches to-duy, the American sail
NJ ship Shenandoah, which ssiies
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28
THE VOLUNTEERS.
What VIII he Required of Each Gin
and TprrItnr,.

washington, April 2i.-rhe war de-
partment has issued call on the states
for their quotas of troops under the cali
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28

spring humors, boils, plmpies, eruptlops
sores, may be completely curHl BIZ unriFvius,
the blood with Aooi's SaraaperillE. "e
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28

-. I.
Ihe steamer Republic, which rncently
1917 winter quarters at the wharves Of
the Harlan n IIollingHworth Co., ia 10
run on the regular Uapa May route tbis
summer, and will not 20 into tbe
government service. RS had been antici.
pated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28

The sito of the encampment is on tho
property of Mrs. William Green, pruha-
bly, quarter of a mile from the town
limits and not over thrse-quartera Of a
milo from the railroad depot. Possibly
no spot in ths State ia hettor suited for
the enoampment than the one selected.
A bank 20 feet high IN thres sides OF
the field furnishes every convenienca
for rifle practice and the site of the on
campment is on distinct elevation,
and within a few minutes walk OF sill
Yer Lake, another fact which makes
the luuation especially desirable.
The encampment can be plainly seen
from the State ruad south of Middle
town, but access 10 the field ia had
through lane Immediately west OF the
town.
The encampment OF the militia at
Middletown was secured largely
through this efforts of Col. Gilpiu OF
that place. The town will extend a
warm welcome to the soldiers and the
Stars and Stripes will wave from nearly
every residence and business house.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-28


The guard will be reported to ths adj
jutant immediately upon arrival at
camp.
BY order of Col. Wickersham.
John NJ. Dunn, Adiutant.
Gen. Hart was asked Monday as to
whether this State would send simply
her quota OF 34l. Hc replied;
I'VE will not break our organization,
regardless OF what the newspapers say
with reference TO quotas. !"
TO HOLD THEIR POSITIONS.
The calling of the national guard
into camp will require several emf loyes
Of the American Leather Co. to leave
their positions, as they arc members of
the militia. The company, however,
has decided TO retain the positions for
all its employees who are thus subj ect
to military duty.
The request is made by the adjutant-
general that employers be as lenisnt as
possible with their employees, who are
affected by the order TO go into camp,
ana TO hold their positions for theln
until they return,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-20
Butte @Omen
in Butte Clubs

present provision. will receive about
one-third. The remainder was voted to
the Associated Charities, whose noble
work for the poor of Butte and vicinity
grows in value daily.
Al the annual meeting of directors
Mrs. Broughton, Mrs. Jones, Mrs.
Balmforth, Mrs, Blackburn atd Mrs.
Frakes were chosen as an executive
committee to serve two years. The Off
GERS elected for the ensuing year are:
Mrs. Buzzo. honorary president; Mrs.
Hammond, president; Mrs, Reimel. sec
rotary, n Mrs. w. s.. Cobban, treas
urer.
The organization as a city branch.
having been effected, the membership
is permanent and an even more salts
factory years work is expected In 1899.
The officers feel that hanks are due
the members for their most generous
response to the first yesrs call.
The nex meeting of the directors will
be at Mrs. Hammond's, on the second
Tuesday in December.
The woman's Social. Domestic and
Literary society of Bozeman is moi
quite two years old. The club has a
membership of % who a for their
aim mutual improvement through the
study and discussion of such subjects
as are of special interest to the wom-
en- of the present time. The officers are:
President. Mrs. E. b. Wisner; vice.
president. Mrs. s. N. Baker: secretary.
Miss N. r. whitbeck: treasurer. Mrs.
ii. A. Bulen. The regular meetings are
fortnightly and are held at the home
Of the members. For the mex five
meetings there will be a paper each
day, the subject chosen by the society;
following VIII be impromptu exercises
and current GENTS. A question box
has been adopcc1, also spelling exe-ris-
es, music. etc. The social chat which
are indispensable in the ideal club also
find a place on the programme. The
last regular meeting was held Nov. .
at the home of Mrs. Eta C11rk. There
were present IL members. Many older
clubs cannot show = meter average IT
attendance. "Wowan's lie sal Position
In Montana" was the subject Of an ex-
cellent paper presented by Mrs. Wisner.
which brought forth a SPIRITED discus
sion. The afternoon was well rounded
out by a delicious luncheon. served by
the hostess. Tuesday. Nov. -. prompt
ly at 2:30 p. m. the club will again con-
vene. A full attendance is desired.
The sad news comes to US
OF the death of Mrs. j. III.
Edwards. presto, ut OF the Nineteenth
Century. K~alispeii. During a grests-
pdrt VI tue past year Nlrr- I>uNdfrs nsu
been at her old lone, OltuTwa. 1Dya,
under a physician care. Last June
she returned to ner Montana home
much improved In health. A little
more than a month g she met with
her associates in club session. all look
ing forward to a profitable and enjoy
able year. Three weeks g she sud
denly became worse. and. accompanied
by her husband. left for Chicago, where
cha nnACrurAnf anFDfaal nrnFlrfan
wards was the guiding spirit OF the
coterie Of women who composc the
Nineteenth Century club. Her untimely
death has cast a gloom over ali. hut
the memory Of her ambition. her Cour-
age and the sweet womsnliness whicl
made hers a charming personality will