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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26
LIEUTENANT'S
EXPLOIT.
Commander Of the Porter Landed on
the Cuban Coast and Got Infor-
nation That Was Wanted.

On board the dispatch boat Somors N.
| Smith with-the bcckading squadron, off
| Havana April 25-There is still no bonn
| bardment OF Havana. Tho pacific"
blockade continues, but deeds OF heroism
are being performed by the men OF the
American navy.
Here is one Of these deeds Tho torpedo
boat Porter Is as fleet as an express train,
hns daredevil Grew and all intrepid COM
mander. Lieut.. ]. G. Fremont is the
commander rs name. He Is a son of the
famous pathfndsrs" and Is chip Of the
old block
Under the darkness of last night Lieu
tenant Fremont made n landing ON tho
north coast Of Cuba with small force in
search of information. He did not meet
any Spanish troops but was ready to fight
them II ho had met them. Tho lieutenant
got the information he wanted and re-
board the flagship NewYork this morning.
This much OF the Portor's expedition
am permitted by Admiral Sampson to
mako public. Tho Admiral regarded the
exploit as daring one.
The section OF tho squadron bio okading
Havana In connection with the 9th er Sec
tions maintaining the blockade of other
ports, had al. easy time last night In COM
parison with tho two preceding nights Of
tho u'ochuuo' hAo my WUo
and In the early part OF tho night 1t was
moonlight.
The story of tho movements Of the flag
ship yesterday is that she cruised about
tho gulf in u wide radius, but found noth-
ing. She returned TO the blockading line
about sundown and devoted tho night 10
vigorous chase of moving lights but
found nothing that could not give Sntis.
factory account Of itself. Among the ves.
sells spoken was tho British schooner
Iolanthe.
The officers of the flagship noticed that
the light on MORO Castle had boon extin.
guished Instead there Is u powerful search
light. A searchlight has also been mounted
On the Santa Clara batteries in Havana
harbor. Tho gun crews on the New York
sny that they can put out those lights in
tho first fyc minutes of firing.
l am In position to state that tho best
Of feeling and the heartiest spirit of co-
operation exists between the arlny and the
navy. The movement now under way for
Tie concentration of troops is viewed with
by the navy, and the army
will have the support Of the navy at any
point where such support may bo required.
Tho results Of tho expenditure Of the
war appropriation of $780,
600, 00) are visible evory day. Yesterday
the new converted cruiser Hornet arrived
with marln0s for the Wilmington. She
found the Wilmington lying in shore iu
cove guarding the entrance to harbor,
into which tho New YORK had chased some
sailing craft Tho Dolphin and the con.
vertcd yacht Eagle joined the squadron
this morning.
That the blockade Ia effective no one
who has watched tho operations Of the
fleet can doubt TO see Havana bottled
up day and night one can readily under-
stand why the price of fresh bsof thero has
gone up to moro than two dollars Il pound.
sNhv y0TH 6iraatiop tu f>p aunotita
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26
Child Burned to Death.

Elkton. Md, Apri! 25-Early this morn.
ing. near Providence Mills six miles
north of Elkton, Frank H. Boreland. the
three.year-old son of Henry NJ. Boreland,
received severe burns, which caused his
death a few hours later The little boy
was upstairs. when his mother was at.
tracted by hearing screams, and rushing
to his room found him enveloped in flames
She succeeded in extinguishing the flames
about the face and body. The lad suffered
intense agony and died this afternoon
shortly after II o'clock. How the fire orig
mated is not known, but the supposition
is that he found match and in lighting
1t his clothing caught fire, I.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26


stated positively that up to this date
the president has not made choice as
his successor 1t may be noted, in view
of the recent mention of the name of
Admiral Walker in that connection,
that as it stands the law requires the
office of assistant secretary to be filled
by civilian, SO that if the admiral de-
sired to accept that office he would be
under the unpleasant necessity OF re-
signing from the navy and lose his
place as retired officer which he is
not likely to do.
Dearth OF News From Cuba.
There was a dearth of news from the
seat of hostilities off the Cuban coast,
80 far as the department was concern
ed, or if it was in possession of infor-
nation 1t was so carefully guarded that
nothing leaked out. A few kilograms
came from Key West announcing the
arrival there of prizes whose capture
has been reported through the press.
Nothing could be obtained as to the
intentions of Commodore Schley In SO
hastily rushing away the flyers CO.
lumbia and Minneapolis from Hampton
Roads, but 1t Is believed that their pur-
pose Is to shelter the Paris or some Of
the other liners from attack by Spanish
cruisers.
The navy department yesterday pur-
chased two more tugs-the Hortense,
of New Orleans. and Mary Willick, of
Galveston.
John Jacob Astor, Of New York, not
content with Offering the government
free his splendid yacht Normahal ..nu
free transportation for troops and sup
plies over the railroads in which lie Is
Interested, has come forward with no.
tiGe that he has raised and equipped at
his own expense battery of artillery,
which he desires to offer to the govern
ment under his own plans for service
in Cuba. This offer probably will be
accepted, although the department has
been deluged with offers to raise vol
unteers in this way to the aggregate
number of at least 10000 men. As the
presidents authority on the volunteer
bill Is to enlist only three regiments
outside of the regular quotas to be fur
nished by the states, there is not much |
opportunity to accept the services Of
these patriots.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26
The Minneapolis and Columbia.

ING NITnncapOI1S ana COIum DIHs
Boston, April 2s.-The cruiser Mlnne-
apolis arrived off Cape Cod at dusk
last night. The cruiser Columbia Is at
Newport. 1t is thought the govern
msnt has stationed the two cruisers at
convenient point to protect the
Paris on her way from the Grand
Banks to New York. The Paris will
pass within few hundred miles of
Highland light, probably on Friday, on
her way to the Nantucket shoal light
ship, which she turns to make her final
run of 300 miles to New York. The
new cruiser Topeka, slower boat, Is
expected off the shoals about Friday or
Saturday, but she should be able to
take care of herself with out assistance.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26
City Court Cases.

The galleries were empty in the Munioi :
pal Court this morning. Officer James Z.
Scott charged Frank Fitzpatrick with he.
ing drunk He was rated at 81.
Joseph Dixon, colored, pleaded not guilty
to the charge of assault aid battery on Ida
Sipple when he returned home from
work last evening to his home at No 4
Pinkett's court. They had been drinking
all day in ths house and no supper was
prepared. Tho case was hsld up.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26

San Francisco. April 26.--The Charles-
ton cannot be placed in commission on
May /. She was damaged during the
earthquake of March 80, and nearly
every condensing tube has been found
to be fersorated and the diaphragm
plate Is bucked. The Charleston was
In drydock during the earthquake.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26
The somers Cannot Get Crew.

London, April 26.-The United States
embassy denies the purchase Of any
additional liners whatever. 1t is as
serted there that if the Anchor line
steamers have been bought the nego-
tiations must have been had on the
American side of the Atlantic. The
torpedo boat Somers has been lying at
Falmouth for two days with full steam
up. but unable to get a crew to run her
across.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26

NEXT NJ :, TIE MAJ AMHE DEAT|.
Il the heart tuttcrr. pa!rtntcs OF tires "a
ily, you may be next door to sudden dpa.!
DR. Agnew's Cure for lac Henrt gives you II.
stunt relief and cures. The pains about IN,
heart were so severe could hardly breathe
thought | must die. One dose Of Dr. Ag
news Cure for the Heart gave me prrfec
relief inside Of 20 minutes, few bottle
cured. | frmly believe 1t saved my life. -
Mr.. John Jumieson, Tara, Ont-65.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26
Sale of Cows.

VIM. S. Goodley of Booths Corner, Pa. !,
visited our city this morning. He has
arranged to have another sale of cows on
Monday next. the I'd of May. AS Merrick
will have sale at Red Lion, and Pass
more at his farm adjoining Parry's hotel,
the farmers will have good opportunity
to add to their herds. We hope there will
be buyers for every COW offered at fair
prico, rs he dealers are ente1prising men
and deserve to make something more than
living out of the business.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26
The American Navy, Cuba and Hawaii.

A portfolio, In ten parts sixteen visws
in each part Of the finest half tone pio-
lures of the American Navy, Cuba and
Hawaii has just been published aud the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway
has made arrangements for special edi-
tion for the benefit of its patrons and will
furnish tho full set, one hundred and six.
ty pictures, for one dollar. In Wow Of the
present excitement regarding Cuba those
pictures arc very timely. Send amount
with full address to Goo. H. Heafford,
General Passenger Agent @. M. & St. P.
Nv Chicauo III
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26

to be shot in an hour The captain,
who is an intense Britsher. replied:
"Why wait an hour? Shoot me now,
and in day Havana and all Cuba will
be blown up"
The British vice consul, Arthur
Arosteguy was interested in the case,
and Captain Milburn was released.
Captain Milburn added:
Havana will give you all the fighting
you want when you land. The British
don't wait two months when their
ships are blown up In foreign ports"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26
Mexico VIII Remain Neutral,

City of Mexico, April 26-~Scnor
Mariscal. the minister of foreign af-
fairs has declared in the course OF
an interview thai Mexico will maintain
the strictest neutrality in the Hispano-
American war, and that the govern
ment has decided to make its decision
respected,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26
WANTS TO FIGHT Lee.
Lieutenant De Carranza Has CHALLENGED
Both the Gallant Southern Fighter
and Captain Sigsbee.

Washington. April 26.--Lieutenant
Ramon de Carranaa, of the Spanish
royal navy until recently naval at
tache of the Spanish legation at Wash
ington. has challenged General Fitz-
hugh Lee and Captain Sigsbee Of the
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26

Garland will tell the ever-interesting and
ever-tragic story of General Grants last
year In preparing his paper, Mr.. Gar
land has had access to important unpub-
lished material; for example, he will give
many passages from Grants last conver.
gation,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26

Philadelphia, April 2G.--Captain Siga-
lee, when seen In reference to the chal-
enge said TO have been sent him by
Lieutenant Carranza. said he had no
definite information concerning it, He
raid: Il do not believe any such chal-
lenge has been issued. I have not re-
ceived it. ut any rate, and think
would have heard of it if it had been
sent to me In Washington. I can't say
what disposal shall make of the chal-
lenge IL it comes"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26

London. April 26.-The Madrid cor
respondent of The Daily Mail says:
despite the reports from America the
forts of Havana have not opened fire
yet on the American fleet, which has
never vet been within range. The
Americans have not cut the cable to
Key West The government is receiving
kilograms from Jamaica and BeT-
tluda."
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26
THERE Is TO BE- NO B0MBARDING OF HAVANA YET.

of regular troops during the exceeding
ly hard campaign against the Apaches
led by Geronimo.
Secretary Alser selected Colonel Wood
and Mr.. Roosevelt for these positions
because he felt that their training and
experience in the past peculiarly fitted
them to do good service with the cow
boy regiment. Colonel Wood started
West today to superintend the recruit
ing, many offers having already come
to Mr.. Roosevelt from individuals and
organizations among the cowboys Sec
retary Long wishes Mr.. Roosevelt to
remain In his present position as long
as possible, 30 1t may be two or three
weeks before he will join his command.
80 far the talk of successor to Mr..
Roosevelt as assistant secretary has
been mere speculation, and 1t can be
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26
Bishop Thinks the War WIN Spread

Bishop Thinks the War VIII Spread.
st. Joseph, Mo-, April 2S.-Bishop
Burke has created a mild sensation in
Catholic circles here by declaring war
between the United States and Spain
unnecessary. and that it will be a cal
amty to this government and forever
blot on our national character THE
differences between the two govern
ments could have been settled by
mediation" Bishop Burke said in a
sermon at the cathedral, land there
would have been no war If the pope
had been heard" Bishop Burke be-
lieves the war with Spain will lead to
international complications that may
involve the United States in war with
other nations. Many Catholics are Sc
verely criticizing the remarks of the
bishop. A number left the church dur
ing the sermon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26
Vesuvius OF For Key West.

Newport, r. l., April 26.-The dyna-
mite cruiser Vesuvius, which sailed
yesterday. is believed to have gone to
Key West She carried an extra guam
tity of projectiles.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26
Perhaps Spain's Fleet From Cndiz.

Perhaps Spain's Fleet From Cadiz.
Port au Prince, April ga Haytian
coastng vessel which has just arrived
here reports having sighted five war
ships, painted dark gray. passing the
Mole St. Nicholas. the western point
of the northern part of Hayti, on Sat-
urday last. The newspaper correspond
ents were unable to verify the state
ment made, and were also unable to
obtain any definite information regard
ing the nationality of the ships al
legged to have been seen by the coaster.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26
Flag In Central Church,

A handsome silk flag tho gift OF q fcw
friends, hung In graceful folds over taa
front Of the pulpit desk last Sabbath.
During the morning services DR.. Nc
Curdy referred to the existing trouble be-
tween Spain and our country; in his ser.
mon and prayer In tho evoning both
countries were remembered by him in
prayer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26
The Lie Of John Wesley.

Under ths auspices of tho Christian .Ens
deavor Society of ST. Paul's M. Z. Church.
Mrs. Fl. E. Monroe will present the ilTuss
tratcd story Of tao life Of John Wosley Id.
the Grand Opera House on Monday aud
Tuesday, evenings, May 9th and 1bsh..
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26

TOmOrRr1O SUI ut EncTOS Avroe.
London, April 26. The Spanish tor
pedo gunboat Tomorario, according to
a dispatch to The Daily Mail from
Buenos Ayres, Is still there, awaiting
orders.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26

slmms' Unequaled Cough Syrup fol
coughs, colds whooping cough, measles,
ctc,, and is without an equal the children'a
Cough Syrup, s5 cents. Depot COG King
street, Wilmington. Del. Wholesale BY
Jobbers. retail by regular druggists.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26

II had running, itching soro on my
log. Suffered tortures. Doan'a Ointment
took away the burning and itching in<
cure Q. w. Lenhart, BoWlinR Gy2en, q.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26
Fine Cigars.

The city market cigar is ono Of the finest
cent cigars in the city. Manufactured by
C. A. Bclrdon, S. W. cor. ID and Shipler
streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26
A Wilmington BOat

The revenue cutter Wenona, which cap-
.tureds the Spanish steamer Saturina, was
built by the pusey and Jones Company of
this city Her prize is valued at 100000.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26
To Cure a Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinins Tablets
All Druggists refund the money II it fails
to curs. ESQ.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26

For sale at 2, James Belt Col Market St.
and N. Is. Danforth, Second and Matket
streets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26

A Courteous Apology to France.
Washtnptnn Anrii 2R.-Tha Franch
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26

Hong Kong, April 26.-The United
States cruisers Olympia and Baltimore
have left this port. 1t is said that
Commodore Dewey and the United
States consul, Mr.. William E. Hunt
protested that 1t was not necessary to
leave, as they had not been notified by
the United States government of the
declaration Of war. Although 1t Is not
so stated, the United States squadron
was apparently required to leave by
the British authorities In consequence
of the proclamation of neutrality. 1t
is said that Admiral Dewey has been
ordered to await definite instructions
before attacking Manila.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26

Nov good digestion waits on appetite,
and health on BOTH" II 1t dossn't, try
Burdock Blood Bittcrs.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26

Cure tho cough and save The lifo." DR..
Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures coughs
and colds, down to the very verge Of con-
sumption.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26
Massachusetts, rk.ds Her Soldiers.

MaSsacHUSeCCs yHus Hef SOIuIerS,
Boston, April Ex-Governor Walcott
has issued a statement setting forth
that the Massachusetts, militia must be
used to guard this states coast line.
Volunteers to the presidents call must
be volunteers in fact. The governor
says that any member Of the militia
desiring to enlist for service in Cuba
may do SO, and that his place in the
militia should be promptly filled.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26
Spanish Fleet Must Leave st. Vincent

Spanish Fleet Must Leave st. Vincent
Washington, April ga notice was
sent to the Portuguese government on
Sunday declaring that If that govern
ment continued to allow the Spanish
fleet to remain at Cape de Verde
Islands 1t would have to take Its
position as an ally of Spain and an
enemy Of the United States. The no.
tice sent to Portugal that it must COM
pei the Spanish fleet to leave Cape
Verde or else acknowledge it's friendli-
ness to Spain was in the nature of an
ultimatum. AS r4lt the Spanish
fleet was yesterday Slotified to leave
st. Vincent at once. !
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-26
CONGRESS PASSES A
WAR DECLARATION
Senate Defeats rlotion to Recognize
the Cuban Government
CALLS ON THE STATE GOVERNORS FOR TR00E

The Spanish Fleet Ordered From Cape Verde Island British Sea
Captain Says Our Army Will Get All the Fight It Wants IN
Havana, The Blockade Of Cuba Movement
Of the Spanish Fleet
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-19
RELEASED FROM THE ICE.
Imprisoned Steamers Freed by Tugs
and a Northeast Wind.

DETROIT, Dec 1S.-Aided by northwest
wind and the mild weather of the past two
days most of the imprisoned steamers at
the mouth of the Detroit river were to-day
released by the tugs Mason and Protector
and the ferry steamers Promise and For
tune Early in the afternoon the Promise
and Fortune were leading the following past
Kingsville: Friar and Whaleback Ill, Olym-
pia. Charlemange, Tower, jr., George F.
Williams and whalebacks Wilson and Colby
and two whaleback tow barges. Tomorrow
morning the following leave here for the
blockade to attempt to force it: Gilchrist,
America George Gould, Elppicke, Pasa-
dena, Kelly, Spokane, Chemung, Northern
King, Mayuba, New York and Whaebacks
1T and 122. When the fleet followingf the
ferries passed Kingsville another bunch of
eight or ten large vessels was in sight about
a mile ahead ard directly in the path of the
ferries, SO it is supposed they also We're re-
leased If the fleet tomorrow meets with
as good success as did that of to-day and
breaks through the ice, it will leave but
four freighters still stuck, the NJ. T. Green,
about three miles from Bar Point, near
shore; the City of Rome, the George Stone
and a steamer believed to be the Presley,
on the middle ground.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-19
sHAFrER,s VIEW of cuBANs.
No More Fit for Self-GOvernment than
GunpOwder Is for Hades.

No More Fit for seIf-GOvernment than
GunpOwder II for Hades.
SAVANNAH, Ca. Dec. 1S.-At the COLA
ton of the officers of the Third Georgia
Regiment to Postmaster General Smith and
the newspaper correspondents this after
noon General Shafter had some interest
ing things to say about Cuba and the Gu
bans. He did not make speech, but in
conversational way expressed himself, his
remarks being nominally addressed to Col
Berner of the Georgians though they were
intended for the whole assemblage.
1T seems to me" said General Shafter,
that great many persons have an err
roneous idea respecting our relations with
the Cubans. AS L view it, they have taken
Spain's war upon ourselves. We shall in all
probability hear good deal more of the
insurgents"
How about self-government for the Gu
bans?" General Shafter was asked.
elf-goVernment?' the general repeated.
Why, those people are no more fit for
self-government than gunpowder is for
hell"
In the same line General Shafter went on
to tell why the United States would, in his
opinion, be obliged to remain on the island
for some time and govern the territory by
military force.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-19
MURDER AND ROBBERY.
One Woman Killed, Another Seriously
Injured and $4,000 Stolen.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. 1S.-Telegraph
advices from Banks, Ala, tell Of a horrible
crime at the Myers plantation, near Josie
postoffice, eight miles from Banks. Mrs.
Ida Myers, a wealthy widow, and her daugh-
ter-in-law, Mrs. E. Myers, also a widow,
conducted a store and it was known that
they kept a large amount of money in the
dwelling across the road. A young man
named Cook was employed to superintend
the farm, and he occupied a room in the
house. Some time between midnight and day
Cook was aroused by a noise in the room of
the elder Mrs. Myers. He sprang out of bed
and ran to the door of the room and saw
Mrs. Myers struggling with two strange
men. He rushed to her assistance and was
knocked senseless with club. When he re-
gained consciousness he found the house on
fire and the elder Mrs. Myers apparently
dead on the floor. Dragging her from the
fire, he went in search of the younger Mrs
Myers, and found her dead in her room, her
her body just in time from the flames. He
then rang the farm bell and aroused the
neighbors, who came in great numbers, but
were too late to save the house or any of
it's contents. 1t is believed that the robbers
obtained about So, 900 in cash, and evidently
they thought they had killed all three par
ties and fired the house to cover up their
crime. The neighborhood is greatly excited,
and scores of men are out searching for
the robbers The condition of the elder Mrs.
Myers is critical.