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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-20

LIEUT.. COL. HUNTINGTON
hills for fruits and herbs. Occasion
.hliE brief bombardments by the Amer
ican fleet leaves the helpless citizens
terror stricken, no preparations for de-
fense being made.
II Is also stated that the Spanish
gunboat at Caimanera has been loaded
with inflammables and will be burned
with the city, her commander declar-
lng that she will never become an
american prize.
The scouts also say that the Spanish
soldiers are in almost a state of panic,
as are the civilians, and that. they
could be easily induced to surrender.
Some of the prisoners taken by the ma
rines also say they believe the Span
render owing to the lack of food Cap
tain MCCalla. of the cruiser Marble
head and Lieutenant Colonel Hunt
tngton, in command of the marines,
are not SO sure, however, of the re-
ported Spanish rout. They received
Information last Friday that a general
attack by force Of 5000 Spanish SOL
diers and guerllas on Camp McCalla
n contemplated
Every preparation was made for an
expected assault When the news
paper dispatch boat Dandy arrived in
Guantanamo harbor at o'clock on
Friday night the hills about the ma
rine camp were brilliant under the
shifting rays Of tho searchlights of the
Mnrblehead, Dolphin and Scorpion, and
the marines we're lying in the rifle
pits at the guns, ready and anxious for
battle, but the night passed without
The firing OF shot. The same watch
full care was exercised Saturday. as
Captain McCalla is convinced that an
attack is likely to occur at any mo-
ment.
Many Insurgcnt Camps.
' The coast in the vicinity of Guam
tanamo Is dotted with the bright hued
Cuban flag. Numerous camps of the
Insurgents, which have been estab-
lished along the beach between San
tiago and this place, are used by the
admiral as means of communication
with the Cubans in the interior. The
cid which these men have given has
proved highly valuable to the Ameri-
cans Their stories of the desttution
and revolt among the Spanish soldiery
In this vicinity have been corroborated
by interviews with prisoners captured
around the camp.
I General Perrejo who Is in command
Of the Spanish forces here, is undoubt-
edly in bad way in regard to obtain
Ing food for his men. The prisoners
who have been captured appear to
have been Ill fed, and are apparently
Indifferent to their fate.
Another body of five Spaniards was
captured Friday by Ensign A. A. Pratt.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-20

O.G Sutton, 1903 King street, Whining
ton, Del, has OH consignment q thousand
bushels Of good old potatoes, either for
eating er planting purposes which ho will
sail al prices which annihla'e tho low
price OF new crop potatoes /; will sell III
quantities to suit the smallest buyer, and,
delivered free of charge. Don't forget to
call and SEQ thom at 303 King street, Will
mington, Del.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-20
Instructor OF Music.

The Board of Education will shortly de-
eide to have music taught in the schools
which was suggested some time ago. The
applicants for the position Of Instructor
are Jacob Il, Clymcr and Emil Engel and
Mr.. Clymer will be tho successful man
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-20

Powell has on his stalls in tho Third
Street market fine assortment of sea
trout at . cents a pound, cleaned aud ready
for the pan, hadlock, Goldfish, sea bass
white cat fish, porgiCs, etc. at lowest rates
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-20
SpanIards Running the Blockade,

Kingston. jamaica, June 2O-Three
large carsoes of supplies are known to
have run the blockade already. and
great quantities of food are smuggled
to Havana by the way of the Isle Of
Pines, Cenfuegos and other points on
the southwest coast having direct rail-
road communications with the capital.
1t Is believed, however. that nothing
reaches Santiago from any Of those
points.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-20
Removed a Tun0r.

DR.. Reyalles assisted by Detective
Jones removed lurge tumor on Saturday
from the bead Of Special Officer William
Williams, of Chester. The operation took
place at the hospital room at the = W. Il
4 stpiion
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-20

The employees of William B. Clerks
morocco lac .ory Saturday afternoon raised
a l2Ex2l foot flag at tho factory. Ninth
and Walnut streets There were addresses
by Rev +. b short, Ehcn w. Baldwin,
Stansbury J. Wiley aud Ci Solicitor
Conrad. The girls Of tho fac ory sang pa
trioLic airs and the Brunswick Fife and
Drum Corps rendered martial music.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-20

There will boz meeting of the Delaware
Branch Of he National Relief Association
in Delaware Avenue Church Tomorrow
night when II president will be elected to
succeed tho late Charles Baird and a reso-
luton will bo adopted % his death There
will be addresses by Col. Benjamin Nlelds
and George w. Todd.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-20
A t-ataItaIl

Roy Evc1son, a rou'h residing at Ian
caster av, nuc a?d Lincoln street, attempt.
cd to board II car on Saturday night at
Shcl'put bridge. He missed his footing
and fell through the trestle work. He
was .-rcmoved to the Delaware Hospital
whesu IL was found his skull was Fractured
by tho fall. He aied yesterday morning
frem his injuries
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-20
Probably n "Fnke" Report

Madrid, June 20.-A private dispatch
received here from New York says
General Skaters expedition has landed
near Santiago de Cuba, and will attack
the town Immediately.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-20

George Eibridgc Bont died on Saturday
at Thurlow. aged ST years. Mr. Bent was
at one time auditor Of tho PHILADELPHIA,
Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad
Company, Of which Mr.. FELTON, was presl.
dent. One of his sous Is G. t. Bent OF tho
Baltimore anI Olio Railroad Company.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-20

All kinds of fresh fl!h at cents pound
CLAIMS by hundred or qnnrt. All goods
delivered free of charge. ID. A. Mcclure,
corner of Fifth and King. Delmarvia
telephone 3l0
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-20
GadlZ Elect ArnIu Sighted.

Gibraltar, June 20.-The captain Of
British steamer which arrived here
yesterday reports that he sighted the
Spanish squadron off Cape Gata, pro-
monotory of Spain, on the coast of
Granada forming the eastern limit Of
the Gulf of Almeria.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-20
Blanco's Indignant Denial.

Madrid. June 2O.-General Blanco has
cabled to Lieutenant General Correa,
minister Of war, an indignant denial Of
the charges that the Spaniards at
Guantanamo muilated the dead.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-20

The construction Of the Old Bay Line
steamer Tennessee Is progressing rapidly
at the yards of the Harlan and Hollings-
worth company and sbe Will probably be
ready for launching next Saturday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-20

For eastern Pennsylvania and New
Jersey: Fair, except showers near the
coast; northwcsterly winds. For Della
ware and Maryland: Partly cloudy;
variable Winds
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-20
Death OF flr. Boile.

Edward Bodle died on Saturday at his
homo No. 605 West Seventh street. He
was one Of the oldest members Of tho
CAristy Senate.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-20
Report of Manila, Cnpi.ulation.

Paris, June 20.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of The Temps says that it is
reported there that Manila has capt.
tulated, though the ministers have not
received any news TO that effect. The
correspondent also says that Senor
Romero Giron, the minister OF colonies.
states that IL Governor General Au-
gusti has made over his power to Gem
sral Sanderes to govern Manila General
Sanderes will attempt q sorte.,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-20
BrItons Purchase Kentucky Mines

BflCOnS t@uFcEESo AsElIc.:y MlHeSf
Louisville. KY, June 20.-All the coal
mines in the JelliCo district will sool
be transferred to an English syndicate.
At a meeting bc.."oen those interested
in the property and representatives Of
British capital, in Knoxville Tenn, Gil
Friday. the deal was practically con-
summated. and all that remains now to
be done is to receive the money and
transfer the deeds. This will close on
of the largest coal deals ever consur:-
mated in this country and will brfnr
millions of dollars into Louisville and
other Parts of Kentucky. The total
acreage of the Jellico coal district is
about $4,000 The mines cover about
121 square miles, with the exception Of
a few acres owned by Williamsburg
nEpplp.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-20
dcrman Lutheran Church.

The dedication Of the new German Zion
Lutheran Church will take place next
Sunday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-20

Dr. Simms' White Pulmonic Balsam
The worlds great Expectorant. the famous
cure for Sore Throat and Lung diseases.
tU6 King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-20
To Cure a Gold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quilino Tablets
All Druggists refund the money II it fails
10 cure. 45c.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-20

For Ladies Only.
Si,nms Compound Pennyroyal Pills
The ladies' remedy. By all druggists, 81 D
box by mail. Depot 606 King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-20
Mil, X
81 us !

When our baby boy was three months old,
10 had the milk crust very badly on his head,
50 THAT all the hair came out, and itchcd SO
bad, he made 1t bleed by scratching t. / got
q ceke Of CuTIcuRA soar. and box OF CGTI-
and put a thin cap on his head, and before I
Hqd used halfa bor IL was entirely cured, aud
'6la hair commenced to grow out nicely.
Feb. "a, '98. Mrs II. r. HOLMES, Ashland Or.
CyrlCuRA REMEDIES appeal with irresistible force to
nohcrs, nurses sni Ill having the care Of children To
1now that single Application will afford ins.Lt relief
permit rest aud sleep and point 10 speedy cure in the
MGt tofuIins and dsfgurng ofsk and scalp DISEASES
Win Osi of har, and not 10 ss them fpin your duty
BLskrf for SsiS.ToRru4ED BABES and Re fer TihsD
Il0LleEs in warm bath with CpTictR. SOAP. and
9cld Throughout tho world PoIrER D. &C Corr, Solo
xr0Pa, Boiton. uowto Culs Bsby's Skin Dusnss, free.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-06

John Charlton. who was appointed a member
Of the Board of Indian Commissioners by Prcsi-
dent Arthur and continued in that office for nine
years, died suddenly of heart disease yesterday
morning at his homo at Grand View, Rockland
county. in his sixty.ninth year. Mr.. Charlton
was born in Ireland, but came to America when
3 years OF age, and was educated in New York
city. In 1s49, at the time OF the gold fever in
California, ne went out there and remained for
fourteen years. engaging In book publishing and
owning three newspaper. He was married In
San Francisco. and . few years ofterward his
wife and two children were drowned Off the
coast of California. He then returned East and
bought the Rockland County Journal. which he
conducted for twenty years.
Miss Julia Clinton Varick died yesterday at
her home. 25s Fourth avenue. Miss varick
was a daughter of the late Abraham varick,
and was born in Utica in 1922. She was tn 9
Erandniece of Richard varick, the first Re-
Se% York. "a" and A OF Wiiia@ nl'f FlS SSief one on ,S Se
signers. Of the Declaration OF Independence.
Richard .yarick was on George Waahington's
sister. Marie Antoinette varick. died on Jan.
20. 1897, Miss Julia yarick was \ member OF
The Marble Collegiate Church. The funeral will
be held tomorrow.
The Rev. DIR. John B. Merwin died Yesterday
at the residence of Samuel Howell. at Port JET
ferson. Long Island. with whom he lived. He
preached si1ty.two years consecutively in Meth.
odist churches in the vicinity OF New York and
Brooklyn. He was born at Albany in 1912.
Mrs. Katharine NJ. Shipman, the wife Of DR..
I. w. Shiplmen. former Health Officer Of Mount
daughter Of David Weston. and was aae born 4 in
Burlington. VT, twenty-five years ago.
Judge John Newton Hender. ex.Treasurer of
the Contederate states and a widely known
lawyer. died at his homo in Staunton. Va. yes
terday.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-06
Grabs In he sunahins.

Crabs bury themselves in the mud and sand
in the winter. and when taken out they are, in
cold weather. numb and motionless. But II
they are left in . sunny sheltered place In a
boat or elsewhere they will come to the power
OF motion again. There was . curious ~ilustra-
on a stand in front of a downtown nsh market.
There might have been 200 or 800 crabs spread
ing over an area OF three feet IN diameter. The
posite side OF tho street foil across the stand IN
front OF tho market In such n way as to bring
other half in. shadow. The crabs in the sun.
shine were lifting up their claws and showing
motionless.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-06
JURY ROOF sEoRErs D1soLosED.
Another Phase q the Nseuau-simpson Scandal
In Jersey CITY.

Another Phase q the Neouan-simpson Scandal
In jersey City.
Tho ehargee Of conspiracy against former
Assistant Prosecutor Noonan and Lawyer Alex.
ander S.Simpson Of Hudson county were brought
up again yesterday by the presentmen OF the
Hudson county Grand Jury to the Court OF Oyer
and Termfnertn Jersey City. Editor Rappleyo
Of the Jersey City Journal had refused to COM
ply with Foremnn Allan McDermott's demand
for the production Of some documentary evil
dence and Mr.. McDermott applied to Justice
Lippineott for a rule to show cause why Mr..
Rappleye should not be attached for contempt.
Justice Lippincott dismissed tho rule. In tho
pr~eeantment Mr.. McDermott says:
Er. nhs a 'JsHras Spr ~ f FnS % Tsss that the =
Ing to a subpoena, Mr.. ,RapPelye. on Tuesday.
his information Of the T proeeed in 0O Of lSe
Grand Jury. He declined to give the name Of
his informant. but said the latter was not a mem.
indi ct ass '1 wy: 10 rs et tss ini shas 4 snc nu an
lished must have started from an illegal
source. ana rs this honorable Court charged US
ton as viii insure that secrecy. Personaliy we
have not the slightest objection to the pu6lica.
ton OF the proceedings OF the Grand Jury. and
that its utterance is demanded in the interests
OF the proper administration of justice.
We arc informed thatet previous terms Of
which the attention Of the Jury was called by
the Court refused to testify concerning asser-
lions contained in their writings. 1t 10 evident
those who print or write for publication must
30 compelled TO disclose their knowledge or
Grand Juries should not DO told to Investigate
that eRate sss msaSas os Of ruth sh snd h hS.i, fi aiP e e an in
falsehood known a. the public press"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-06
PURE FOOD CONGRESS-.
Deolarattsu or Ets Osiects-AdJouFns % ne
In Omaha Next Year.

Deoiarattsn OF Its osieets-AdIourns % nee,
In Omaha Next Year.
WASHINGTON, March 5.-The Pure Feed and
Drug Congress, which was organized and held
its first session here this week, adjourned To-
day to meet next year at Omaha. Tho Executive
Committee promulgated tho following DECLARE
ton Of the objects Of the congress:
II. Suitable legislation 10 prevent tho adultsr-
alton OF food, drinks, and drugs. and to secure
the enforcement OF such Law S; TO secure and pro-
mote Uniformity In State legislation and In the
rulings OF the State departments.
80. To create and maintain q high public sen.
timent upon these important subjects and to
uphold and sustain all public officers charged
with the enforcement OF such regulations.
80. To promote a more general intelligence
concerning the injury to health and to tho busI.
ness interests OF honest producers, manufnc-
turers, dealers. and exporters resulting from
food adultcration, and concerning the impor.
TANGO Of proper food, pure and properly pre-
pared. to the health Of the people
And to this end we ask the q cooperation OF
every one interested in the promotion of sound
public morals and In the protection Of the
public health"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-06
RENARKABLE MARRsMANsHIp.
killing -Four Carbon Onsa or Five at LsuE
Distances.
From the Army and Macy Journal.

Fom the Army and Macy Journal.
BATH. Me-. Feb. GA party of four of US
left here for the upper part Of the State for
a four-days' hunting trip on Feb. IL. There
was one man among Us. Orderly Sergeant Rich
ardson. U. S. A. at Fort Popham. Me-. still in
the service. On the third morning three Of US
the sergeant, another. and myself-left camp
together In search of game. tho snow fall
ing thick. but calm; no wind. We had
not gone moro than q mile from camp
when VIC saw on the next ridge IA bill
sideI five caribou standing on the hillside in
such open place that IL was almost impossible
to get nearer them without being seen. After
q wait of some time for them to change their
position. that we might advance nearer and get
a shot Of more certainty. our silence was
broken by the sergeant's remark that he had
killed deer as far away as that. and thought he
could kill one Of these. We oil agreed to let him
take q shot, and estimated the distance at 500
yards. When he got In his position. which he
calls the Texas grip. and selecting tho one
on the right. told us to look out for
great surprise, down came the animal
with HIS back broken. The. others being be-
standstfi someWhat nearer 60 US. All hands
timated $50 yards, Again he selected the one
On en- th sn FlGht' d ana az me sk erae ib Of the gun again
The other three lea ped on in another direction,
as we timatod 600 yrrds. Then the sergeant
adjusted his sights to hat distance, and to my
greatest surprise he killed the third one. The
other two separated and ono of them camo back
near tho first one that WAS shot, when he
stood oroadside TO US and the sergeant fired.
but shot low and broke both front legs just
about in tho brush wo found him, and one more
shot from the old Springfield rife. with tho
caribou and only hvs shots arSd. and nd By St o nIS
ono mar at that We went into camp with
flying colors. and were tho centre of attraction
that evening.
One OF the party inquired OF tho sergeant
where he haa obtained such, proficiency in
craftsmanship. when he pulled his coat open
and exhibited a splendid gold badge from the
army, q distinguished marksmsn's medal, won
by him in 1899 In tho division competition of
the army. Department of the East. Our party
were on this hunt for several days and killed
six deer, two elk. and four caribou. OF which
Sergeant Richardson killed four caribou, three
deer. and one elk. and he killed them all over
zoo yards, except ens deer. which he shot on
his neck. ]. 9. JONES, U. 8. A. Retired.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-06
LITTER FRoM 4 P1oUs "ANoN."
NE Takos q Text ana Seeks TO Make Trouble fol
the Church OF the Strangers.

He Takos q Text ana Seeks TO Mako Trouble TOR
the Church OF the strauEera
THE Sun received an anonymous letter last
night in which it was stated that the REV. DR..
Deems's creation and work tthe Church of the
Strangers) is rent and torn by discord. dissen-
sion. dissatisfaction contention. secession. and
separation" The writer continues in this wise:
I'VE appeal to tho press for advice or relief
in this matter. The congregation 10 scattered
like sheep without q shepherd. Jeremiah. xiii,
e.: Joel. H., IT,"
When tho letter was shown to the Rev. d. A.
Blackburn, the pastor. he saids "The Church
of the Strangers was never on a f1rmer founda-
ton than it Is to-day. We have been in our
present quarters in Fifty 4seventh street only
larger. nor has the enthuslasm for the work
of the church ever been greater during tho
three years ! have boon in Now York. During
the month OF January we paid off IS 900 of our
mortgage debt, and tomorrow we will receive
fifteen new members into the church. That
dissatisfaction. contention, and secession does
"Do you know who wrote the letter. doctor r.
Yes. I think | do" was the reply. at
Sounds s, ysry much like like : e. y9 ,onga man ian, T ,h., b. =
could not boss the congregation. This 10 only
one Of Q number of petty things he has done TO
injure the church. will net, however. tell you
his name"
It appears that a number. of families living
downtown. did not follow the church uptown
with any intention, however. of dividing the
church.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-06
BILLINGS NAY BE RETIRED.
Ordered Before . Beard fer E1Aaiuatisu 90
HIs Mental and PhyaicaI Csndisisn.

WASHINGTON, March 5.-Contrary to expecta-
ton. Pay Director Luther G. Billings. whose
case was explained at length In THE SU of yes.
terday, was obliged to appear to-day before q
board Of officers composed Of Pay Directors
Bright and Parker and Surgeon Rixey. con.
vened at tho Washington Navy Yard. for examt.
nation as to his physical. mental. and general
condition. Tho stand taken by Mr.. Billings.
that he wanted no mitigation OF the sentence
OF dismissal imposed on him by a court-martiaI
except AN ont.and.out acquittal. and would not
disapproved. was me, by the Navy Department
with the order directing him to appear before
the board. The purpose of the department ap-
officer on the ground that he was not mentally
responsible for the offences of which he was CON-
victed, and q report to that effect from tho
BOARD before which he appeared to-day will un-
doubtsdly be followed by orders for his exami-
nation BY the Naval Retiring Board.