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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26
THE CRISIS IS HERE
Battleship MaineWas Destroyed
by a Submarine Mine.
INQUIRY BOARD so REPORTS.
Spanish Investigators Make a Re-
4 port to the Contrary. ,..-,,
HURRYING WAR PREPARATIONS.

The Country Is Already Practically on
War Footing, and the Work Is Be-
ine Pushed-The Need of Intercept
ing the Spanish Flotina En- Route
From the Canaries Is Urged by Ma
val Omcials-Commodore schley Or
dered to the Command OF tho Flying
Squadron at Hampton Roads ana
Captain sigsbee Homeward Bound.
~ W arships to Be Painted Black.
' Washington, March 26.-The court of
Inquiry appointed to investigate the
cause of the Maine disaster has report
I'd that the loss of the battleship was
Hue to an outside explosion. The state
department, by direction of the presi-
hent, has cablcd United States Min
lister Woodford at Madrid to notify the
Spanish government of this conclusion.
The president and his cabinet ad-
pisors held two extended sessions yes
ferday at which the report was con-
Bidered in detail. Members Of the
cabinet stated after the meeting that
The discussion was Of grave character,
and never since the wrecking of the
Maine has the situation seemed so crit
lcal.
, The Spanish government has cabled
officially to Washington that the Span
lsh naval commission holds the disaster
to the Maine to be of internal origin.
Nhe government Of Spain, 1t can be
stated positively, is not disposed to turn
back the torpedo hotilla now proceed
Ing from the Canaries, and would be
disinclined to consider suggestion
from this government tending to in
terfere with the disposition by Spain
of her own naval forces.
: War preparations on an unprece-
dented scale are being hurried to COM
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26
Yellow Jaundicc Cured,

Suffering humanity should be supplied
with every means possible for its relief It
is with pleasure we publish tho following
This is to certify that was terrible
sufferer from Yellow Jaundice for over six
months and was treated by some of the
best physicians in our city and all to
no avail. Dr. Bell, our druggist,
recommended Electric Bitters, and
cured. now tako great pleasure in re-
commencing them to any person suffering
with this terrible malaly. am gratefully
yours, NJ. A. Hogarty Lexington, Ky.h
Sold by N. b. Danforth. Druggist.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26
Discovered By a Woman,

Another great discovery has been made
and that too, by lady in this country,
"Disease fas! ened its clutches upon her
and forseven years she withstool its sever
est tests, but her vital organs were under.
mined and death seemed immlnent. For
three months she coughed incessantly and
could not sleep. She finally discovered a
way to recovery by purchasing of us bot
tie OF DIR. Kings New Discovery for Com
sumption, and was SO much relieved on
taking first dose, that she slept all night
and with two bottles has been absolutely
cured Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz."
Thus writes w. G. Hamnick & Co., of
Shelby, N c. Trial bottles free at N. B.
Dnnforth's Drug Store. Regular size 50c
and 81. 90 every bottle 6 uaranteed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26

Sletion by the war and navy depart
ments, and the country practically is
on a war footing.
The foregoing gives the record of one
of the most eventfu days the national
rapital has seen since the close of the
rivil war. 1t was a day of profoundly
important action. Of the deepest anx-
aety, coupled with naval and military
RctiVty one step following another
In rapid succession. Representative
men of the administration, public men
In all branches of official and congress
sional life, no less than the public in
general, shared in the tension to which
The situation has been wrought. There
Mas no effort among the highest Of
,fciafs. nor indeed was it possible for
WHAT was clearly apparent in the de-
= Selopments of the day, to minimize the
ytuation.
| Viewed in detail. the findings of the
court of inquiry was the most vital fea-
ture. Commander Mark, judge advo-
pate of the court of inquiry delivered
fhe report to Secretary Long early in
Nhe morning, and shortly after it was
BARRED to the White House and placed
.ne haiius Vi 'ne preS,deht' soon
"alu II was peine aiscussed IN
IaDlhet iieetils'
/ ine ooaros innings are that the loss
Pi the Maine was due to an explosion
from the OUTSIDE, the court being un-
hnie TO liX the responsibility for the
ekp!oslon' Ihe court does not express
m OPINION as to the character Of the
Explosive put the testimony goes to
nhoW that IL was powerful subma-
ihe mhe' the exact character OF which
- not deterhllnel by the testimony,
tnoush the belief was expressed that
T. was a floating submarine mine.
Nhere were two explosions, the court
dnds. The first was from the outside,
Sno that set OF one of the smaller
magazines. Inc report completely ex-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26
EXCITEMENT AT KEY WEST,
The Mangrove Sails to Havana to
Bring Away the Maine's Officers,

| The Mangrove Sails to Havana to
Bring Away tho Maine's Officers.
] Key West, March 2G.-The press bull
| 1etin that the court of inquiry had
found the Maine was blown up by a
submarine mine created intense ex-
citement here. 1t was read by eager
crowds, which included Rear Admiral
Sicard, elderly captains and young
cadets.
AS frequently stated in these dis
patches, most Of the naval officers at
Key West have held to the opinion,
shared by all the officers Of the Maine,
that the warship was blown up by ex-
ternal means. The minority, who, pre-
vious to yesterday. had expressed the
conviction that the court would be un-
able to determine the cause, was hard
to find. All were glad to know that
the Maine's fate was not due to the
negligence of her own officers.
Intense eagerness for further details
is manifested on all sides. Countless
opinions are offered as to the possl-
bility Of war and arbitration. Discus
sion Is rampant on ship and land as
to the outcome.
The most significant development
that followed the announcement of the
courts report-a development known
to but few-was the sudden sailing Of
the lighthouse tender Mangrove for
Havana. The Mangrove was lying
quietly at the dock, loading buoys,
when orders came about o'clock yes
terday afternoon for her to proceed
to Havana and return with the Of
fcers of the Maine now there.
Officers of high rank were still reti-
cent. Rear Admiral Sicard, however,
said.
"The court Of inquiry brought in
findings according to what its members
believed. Nothing could have made
them do otherwise. II they had been
able to fix the responsibility l feel
sure they would not have shirled this
duty"
The attention of Rear Admiral ST.
card was drawn to the fact that Spain
had officially denied that Havana har-
Dor was mined. He replied:
IF Havana harbor were mine, I
should certainly have mined it. The
water there is especially suitable to
such a method Of defense. Spain's de-
NAL had nothing to do with the court
OF Inquiry ! should not bell We q
statement that the Havana harbor was
not mined. I hardly suppose much ex-
citement will bs caused by the an
>,'"">s''A~A ~ th> ,iA~ainA- 90 49, 49,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26
CaSpar Kendall tfonored.

At tho third annual banquet of tho car
riago and Wagon Builders Association at
Tagg's Mannerchor hall, Philadelphia on
Thursday night. Caspar Kendall, former
ly of our city, acted rs toastmaster, and
at the conclusion Of tho speeches, the en-
tertainment committee presented him
Glowing cup" in order to show tho high
estimation in which he is held We are
pleased to hear of our former townsman
being thus honored, las he Is ready to second
every colnmendable enterprise aud engage
in every movement to promote the public
welfare,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26


Mary NJ. Carter, who died In Was hing.
ton, d. G., makes the following bequests
in her will which was probated in Phila-
delphia on Friday S5,U0) TO the Daisy
Ward Of Christ Hospital, Jersey City
S., 00J to the Delaware Hospital, Whining.
ION; 5000 to the veslry Of st. Paul 7.
f. Church, Wilmington; So, 900 to the
Rockville (Md.) Academy; 5000 to tha
Washington Home for Incuerbles; $1,000
to the James and Henrietta Muliiken
memorial-room, Washington; Sl.0OO to
st. Johns Church. Wilmington; IS, 100 to
the Diocese Of Washington, for the aid OF
poor celrgymen; $500 each to Holy Trinity
Church, Prince Georges county, Md, and
the vcstry Of Washington Parish Her
books she leaves to the reading room Of
the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad, at
Washington. Her silverware sho directs
to be sold and the proceeds to bo devoted
to endowing bed for railroad mon at the
Delaware Hospital to be known as the
Henry Harding Carter cot" All the rest
Of her estate Is TO bo divided between the
trustees Of the Fund for tho Relief Of
Widows and Orphans OF Deceased Clergy
men Of tho Protestant Episcopal Church
and the Domestic and Foreign Missionary
Society Of the same church
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26
TIE SPORTING pUCuEss

It is safe TO say that no spectacular
drama ever presented IN America eau com
paro with The Sporting Duchess" which
comes to the Grand Opera House on ruess
day uight. Thers has been much curiosity
to see this piece, about which so much has
been said and written. Tho coming en
gagenent In this city Is therefore looked
forward to with much pleasurable anti
oipation. Tho novel situations Of tho play.
the strong scenic effects and the witty dia-
logue are said to bo revelations in their
way. and the stage settings. judging from
report, will cap the climax Such series
of beautiful views have never before been
displayed in this city. There arc thirteen
mammoth scenes in the piece.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26
Warlike Lafayette Students.

Easton, Pa, March 26.-Three hun
dred and fifty Lafayette students made
an anti-Spanish demonstration in
Easton last night, headed by a flag
bearer and the college band. They
marched to the telegraph Office and Of
fered President Mckinley their services
in case of war. In Center Square they
burned red fire. made speeches and on
the point of sword burned a flag
supposed to represent the standard of
Spain. The Stars and Stripes were nail
ed to the top limb Of the tallest tree in
the square.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26

Work on the new steel tug Gettysburg,
building by the Harlan and Hollingsworth
Company for tho Philadelphia and Read
ing railroad is progressing. The tug will
be ready to launch about the latter part OF
April.
AS soon as tho new ways are completed,
whoro once stood ways No. /, the con-
struction of the new steamer Tennessee
building for the Bay line will bo COM
menced. Owing to the wet weather the
keel blocks have not vet been laid.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26
RL-CAPITAN.

Do Wolf Hopper's "El Captain" tho
comic opera by John Philip Sousa and
Charles Klein, which for two weeks was
the centre Of attention and interest In mo.
tropoltan musical and theatrical circles,
will be given its first presentation i'll this
city on Saturday evening April 2. at the
Opera House. and doubtlets evary seat
will bo occupied, US the advance sale
which opens on next "Wednesday morning
promises to be large.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26

The coming engagement of Sousa's new
opera, THE Bride Elect" at the Opera
House next Monday evening, is tho talk
of The city's music-loving people. The
opera is credited with being full of tho
brightest and most stirring music that
the great march king has ever written. 1t
has some dainty airs for tho principals,
some superb chOrales and the magnificent
ensemble effects finding an almost over.
"Bride-ElecG March" which closes tho
second act, the march taking place i'll tho
greatest scene of the opera, full OF action
III the coming together Of the rival powers
and their followers. and 1t is sung by the
entire company instruinentally supported
by a complete military band and grand Or
chestra.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26

der the impression that 80 per cent of
our own people were already convinced
that the Maine was blown up exter-
nally, and scarcely think their ideas
would have changed. even IL the court
had reported otherwise"
When the possibility of arbitration
and the ensuing ENHANCEMENT was
suggested to him Rear Admiral Sicard
said:
THE Maine case is nothing in COM
parison with the Alabama claims.
Then we were opposed to a powerful
commercial rival, but now we are deal
ing with SPAIN"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26

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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26

At the Grand Opera House tonight the
Corbett and Fitzslmnons Fight. Photo
graphy Of motion Is of such recent perfec-
tion that there are still u large number Of
people who can hardly understand the
principle of 1t. The secret of success in
the reproduction OF photographs of motion
is the high rate of speed TIT which the pic
lures pass the powerful projecting lens.
In showing tho Veriscope pictures Of the
Corbe;t-Fitz,immons contest, over 40 pio-
lures are shown in second. In tho pre-
liminary, final scenes and tho fourteen
rounds of this contest over lS3. 90 pictures
are shown.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26
A Noble Purpose.

II man has noble purpose In life he
will succeed. But the lnan must hayo
health and strength. Many mon have start
ed with noble purposes and have failed,
because of weakness. sickness, disease How
to get back health anh strength, Is tho
great question, the great desire. DR. Greene.
50 Wost 14th ST., New York City the most
successful physician In curing diseases. has
discover I'd in his medicines the sure road
to health. You can consult DR.. Greene, per-
sonally or by letter. free Write to him and
be cured.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26
Death of the Oldest BaulSsr.

Cleveland. o.. March 26.-Hon. Tru-
man p. Handy who it is said had the
distinction of being the oldest banker
in the United States, died at his home
on Euclid avenue yesterday, aged 81
years. Mr.. Handy was for many years
president of the Mercantile National
Dank, of this city, and was director
of that institution at the time of his
death.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26
Minister wooaford Noncommittal,

Madrid, March 26.-United States
Minister Woodford, interviewed last
night with reference to the report that
he had received advices from WASH
ington as to the findings Of the Maine
court of inquiry and the proposed ac-
tion of the American government, de-
cllned to divulge anything. General
Woodford said: President Mckinley
desires peace. which I also earnestly
desire"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26

Chicago, March 26.-The Tribune
says: 'If present negotiations succeed
the cigarette trust will absorb its big
rivals in the plug tobacco business
within the next few weeks. According
to information received by insiders to-
day 1t is all but certain that big st.
Louis concerns, which have resisted
all efforts at purchase, will capitulate
and become part of the trust The
amount involved In the deal Is stated
to be upward sof $40. 900, 600"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26

C. +. Hutchlns has accepted a position
with the Michigan Chemical Company, a
branch of the United Alkali Company Of
England, tho largest company of It's kind
in the world and will go to that city on
Monday. Mr.. Hutchins' duties will be
superiptending the erection of large
eleotroly tic works, to be used in the manu.
sacture OF soda products from the salt
taken from the veins.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26
The Hollands Trip to Washington,

New York, March 26.-The submarine
boat Holland will be taken to WASH
ington next week for tests before gov
ernment officials. The tests will in
cludc speed, submersion and gun SER
vice. The boat will go to Washington
through the canals. The gun tests, and
probably the last submarine man
euvers the boat will make here, will
be made today.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26

Yokahoma March ga report that
Japan has requested Russia to evac-
uate Port Arthur finds credence in the
Japanese press, which regards the re-
call of M. Alexieff the Russian Gus
toms agent at Seoul, as a sign that
Russia has changed her policy in re-
gard to COrea,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26
Distinguished Colored Men to Speak.

Booker IT, Washington, principal Of Tus-
kegee Normal and Industrial Institute,
Iuskegee, Alabama, will deliver an ad.
dress in this city on Tuesday, April H.
Mr.. Washington comes here upon the In.
vitatioD of Rev. o. d. Robinson of Bethel
A. M. Il, Church. Mr. Washington is the
most learned man of his race and his talk
cannot help be interesting.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26

Kingston, Jamaica, March ga prl-
vate letter from Manzanillo, received
here by schooner says the condition
of the Spanish troops there is terrible.
1t adds that starvation and disease
prevail everywhere, and that the gov
crnment forces have sustained heavy
losses in recent skirmishes with the in
surgents, the wounded being brought to
town in carloads. The letter says in
conclusion that even without the in
tervention Of the United States the
war cannot last two months longer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26
Union Christian Hcthodlst Episcopal Mis-.
sion, Front and Jefferson Streets.

Miss Louot'a Silitoe the Gospel Singer
of Newport Delaware, will conduct spe-
cial evangelistic services in the above Mis-
sion room every evening this week com
attond.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26

You want to fix up nicely and supply
any deficiency of furniture, carpets or
household goods. These you can get on
accommodating terms at attractive prices
OF Mr. james Mcharg, whose card Is run.
ming in the DAILY REPUBLICAN,. You will
like dealing with Meharg
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26
ShaJ, Oh Shad.

We have fine shad arrive daily d!rect
from the nets aud we always sell as low az
the lowest. Oysters Us, 10 and 40 cents per
quart. Goods delivered Doluaryia
Phone 80. McClure's corns- of Fifth and
King sttrets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26

Tho funeral of Mrs. X. g. Rilcy, wife of
Officer James Riley, toos place yesterday
morning. High mass was celebrated In
st. Paul's r. G. Church and interment
made In the Cathedral Cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26

Burdock Blood Bitters gives a man u
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26

Cut glass buying Is an important
transaction. II you want tho r..
best see that every piece bears Nf!b6a9
his trade mark An absolute as.
surance of quality.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26

Are you going to move2 II SO the first
thing you will need is window sh rdes wo
have them in all colors, width and prices
Clifford Greenman,S. W. corner 7th and
King streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26

Always ride Victor tires, and yol will
have very few punctures Victor tires will
fit any rim Clifford Greenman, s. w.
napnan 7th and King strantG
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26
ADJUSTMENTS
GRAND OPERA HOUSE,
THE FOUNDLIN9.

"Cissy Fitzgerald" and her strong com.
pany gave very enjoyable performance
at the Opera House last evening to good
sized audience.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26

Our assortment of wall papers and win.
dow shades Is about complete. Clifford
Groenman, s. W. corner 7th and King
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26

Take advice! Stop coughing Mt once by
the i'm medla.e use Of DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup. One bottle will euro you
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26
ONE CENT.
The Fish Market,

Powell has on his stalls In the Third
ttreet market fine lot OF Delaware shad,
herring, rock founders, crocus, haddook,
cat fish and other varieties.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-26
II. and II. Shlpyard Notes.

Everybody should know what good
medicine DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is; it has
cured many thousands and will cure you.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-27
ELLSWORTH, MINE.
COMING EVENTS.

Friday, July 29-Excursion OF Congre-
gstionsl Sunday school BY steamer
"Catherine' to Castine. steamer leaves
wharf at a. m. Tickets, 30 cents.
Rebekah lodge to Brooklin by steamer
Catherine. Boat leaves Ellsworth wharf
at a. m, Tickets, so cents; children, 25
cents.
Thursday, Aug. 11-Picnic of he Meth
odist and Baptist Sunday schools to south
Surry by schooner and tug.
Friday, Aug. 12-Picnic OF Noreghen's
band to East Bluehill by schooner and
tug. Tickets, 35 cents.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-27
A KLONDIkE DIaSEis.
Ellsworth Party Enjoys E.t.sdtlIe
Feast without iflOndit.r { l.

Ellsworth Party Enjoys I.fsdil1e
Feast without iflOndti,- & i
In November, 1897, Evererd c. smith,
one of Ellsworth's young men, closed cut
his business there and with his family
left for the Pacific coast. fia es ed in
Seattle and soon became connected with
the Argonaut Quitting Co E deals
in supplies for those going 10 th- klon
dixie. Last week Mrs. l.. H. Eushiaan, of
Ellsworth h, received from Mr.. SmItn, her
Klondike supplies in which his mouse
deals, and ON Wednesday evening she
entertained at her home, the Ole Smith
homestead, party of friends at a Klon-
dixie dinner.
Several delicious dishes We're served un-
der Mrs. Cushman's supervision and the
friends there gathered expressed them
selves willing to brave the dangers and
privations OF ChiIkoot pass and the
klondike If they could be accompanied
by such provisions as those furnished by
Mr.. Smith and provided these supplies
were prepared by Mrs. Cushman.
Toasts were drunk to the Aea-o4 and
success OF Mr.. and Mrs. Smith, and many
anecdotes were related of their Ellsworth
experiences. The Klondike diner was
certainly something never seen IN Els
worth before and more delig ntful occa-
sion has been seldom enjoyed b those
present, who were: Mr.. and Mrs. fshn F.
knowlton, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred H. Osgood,
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer +. Rowe, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred L. Mason Mr.. and Mrs. Pearl
b. Day and Mr.. and Mrs. john Z. El-
dridge.-Bdngor Commercial.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-07-27
Collector Whiting j..

Henry Whiting, the newly-appointed
collector of the district of Frenchman's
bay, received his commission this morn
ing.
The commission was forwarded to the
retiring collector, Judge j. B. Redman
who handed the document to his sue
cessor. SO far as is known, this is the
first time in this district, at least, that s
collectors commission has been trans
mitted to him.
The new collector will take charge oi
the office next Monday, August /.