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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-06
q TUESDAY. DEcEnBER .. 1905.
BrandywIne Springs improvements

DTduuyW"S opuxo Improvements
The formal opening Of the trolley line to
Brandywine Springs will take place to-
morrow. The cars have been built by the
Jackson s. Sharp Company and embrace
MI modsru convenionces. ills intended
10 make the Springs great resort In the
winter as we'll as in the summer. and the
sffort will unquestionably prove success.
tul. There will be large skating pond. q
severed garden, dancing pavilion and other
attractions 1t will doubles, attract
thousands Of visitors and for time will
be very popular. We should not DO sur
prissd to see this liue extended up the
sreek to Yorklyn aud thence to Kenneth
Square, as it Is likely that the present rail.
road will not afford the desired facility to
accommodate visitors. Sixty years ago
Brandywlne Springs was celebrat ed
summer resort, but the hotel was burned
down, and the company failed to rebuild
II. We hope the present effort will prov Q
more successful than others which have
preceded it, and the dream Of DR.. Foil will
be- fully realized
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-06

l,amps Fashion, they say, is
a tickle jade; true,
too. Lamps, for instance, a
short time ago to BIZ correct
must needs have a shade of
silk; not to-day, though; such
as We have are now for sale at
your price. The Lamp of to.
day is the decorated beauty,
bowl and globe to match, or
otherwise if you prefer it.
$2.oo to $500.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-06

! .d;ss, Pretty affairs, in all
-N'~' woods, with French
Toilet bevel mirrors, swell
r,,,,. frontdrawers. French
"" shaped legs-polished
to perfection. If any gentle
man asks US to suggest . suit.
able Christmas present for his
lady,will say right quick, Toilet
Table.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-06

1t is time to think of Xmas
buying, and on that particular
point we want to say that you
will find our stock larger and
more varied than ever before.
We invite you to the store, and
if you are undecided in regard
to your present it might be
the means of helping you to q
decision.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-06

p,,,,~o4. A new case Of ser
' viceable blankets.
each 25c; handy for lots of
purposes, and surprising to find
the warmth they contain. A
fine California Atwood Blanket
family size, now marked at
$3,75.
from this upwards to $3.50.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-06

Pianos $50 and tl00 Ludwig Piano
store, 6l5 Shipley street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-06
Ladies'
Desks

Ladies' All kinds, shapes
na.L, and sizes. at al
O~'Ns prices. A COM
mon place description Of them.
but not a commonplace desk n
the whole lot. We start the
list with a IS desk for "a 10
of them in 5 woods.
Mahogany,
Bird's-eye-maple,
CHARTERED Oak.
Ever hear Of Mahogany anu
Bird's-eye-maple Desks before
for S43
Music Last year we ran
co.;,.t. out Of them; tbs
Nao'''e'S furniture man
said then he would not have ID
occur again; to see the stock
now shows he has not forgotten
Enough styles to suit any one.
enough duplicates to last for q
months selling perhaps, no
telling though, they'll sell on
sight.
c. IN ca
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-06

Doll Cute Little Doll
Coaches and Go
Carts for cute little
girls "a basement full of them
from 81 to 81 each, upholster-
ed, with parasols; some with
rubber tire bicycle wheels Just
like mammals. Buy now while
you got the good assortment to
select from.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-06

A TIENTIoN- ms DESIRINaPUkg
A drnss and or Wishing their pre-
pounded with pure materials, should 70 tOths
drug STORE ot Fl. h. BRlNaHURSr,N NJ 8l3
Market sire II. WILMINGTON, Del. II
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-06

IHLEE may and there may not have been
ssn Iicance In the inviting OF the newly
eirc'ed Republican officials 10 tho duuer
given by the Eighth ward Republican
league last evening. Tho turnout was
large and very enjoyable social evening
wa spent by all present. SomsNmos it,
tie things show which way the wind is
blowing. Even as insignificant an affair
as supper has been known to prccvde
b great events In politics
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19
WAR NEWS.

But little has occurred in the war
with Spain during the past week.
The Spanish fleet under Admiral
Cervera reached Martinique, a
French West India island, and when
last heard from it was at Curacao,
off the coast of Venezuela, Sunday.
Admiral Sampson has orders to go
and find it. Just where Sampson is
is another mystery. Commodore
Schley's fleet has been ordered from
Hampton Roads and has gone to
Key West. We now have three
fleets looking for the Spanish boats.
Ours are the stronger, but Spain's
are the fleeter, and may continue
to elude us for some time.
The first man killed on Our side
was Ensign Worth Bagley last week
Wednesday afternoon in Cardenas
harbor during all engagement be-
tween some of our vessels and the
Spaniards. -Four others were kill
ed and five wounded. The Wins
low, the Wilmington and the Hud-
son entered the harbor to attack the
Spanish gunboats, when the latter
and the land batteries opened fire
on them and repulsed them.
The Tenth regiment of Pennsyl-
vania Volunteers has been ordered
to join General Merritt's command,
and will go TO the Philippines to
help Admiral Dewey.
The invasion of Cuba by U. S.
troops will be pushed as rapidly as
possible.
The Spanish cabinet has resigned,
and a new one has been formed with
Sagasta still at the head of it. 1
The warship Oregon, about which
fears have been felt that it might
be captured on its way home, while
coming from South America, is re-
ported safe.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19

Ogdensburg, N. Y, May 1S.-The bow
portion of the United States revenue
cutter Gresham shipped the pontoon
yesterday and capsized IN thirty feet of
water. The two sections of the Gres-
ham were on pontoons ready to leave
for Montreal.
All the rations. mems baggage. etc.s
were in the forward section of the
boat, and are under water. The crew
is safe. 1t will take a week to raise the
bow.
The Gresham was cut in two in Or
der to allow her to pass through the ca
nails on her way to the Atlantic.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19
Mrs. Harriet Robbins.

Mrs. Harriet Robbins, widow Of
the late Daniel Robbins, died at her
home on Normal Hill between nine
and ten o'clock Tuesday moi ming
Mrs. Robbins has been i'll for a
long time suffering with complica-
ton of diseases. She was iE the
seventy-sixth year of her age. The
deceased has always been noted for
her kind disposition, and her death
is deeply regretted. She is SUI Wv
ed by daughter, Miss Lizzie, and
a son, c. B. Robbins, both of whom
reside at home. Her husband died
some years ago. Mrs. Robbins
maiden name was Ager. She was
a member of the Lutheran Church.
The funeral will be held this after
noon at four O'Clock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19
COURT PROCEEDINGS.

Dorothy N. Brown ct al. VS.. J. R.
Fowler, Fl. Fa., Sur Mortgage. Rule
granted to show cause why writ should
not be stayed and all proceedings
stayed until the final disposition of
the rule.
Petition of Supervisors of Sugarloaf
township for special tax. Court Or
der and direct said Supervisors to give
five written or printed notices five
days before hearing, and said hearing
fixed for day OF May, 1898.
Case of J. H. Eisenhower VS. School
District of Centralia, appeal by de-
fendant, taken up.
In Court room number Judge
jeremiah Lyons of the 4Ist District,
held Court, and in regular room Judge
keller during most of the morning.
H. H. Hume appointed County
Surveyor to fill vacancy by removal of
c. H. Moore.
Estate of Ezra Vandine. Order of
sale granted.
W. A. Hartzell VS.. John Wolf ct al.
Judgment by consent for $4o2.95.
Rule granted and directed 10 be
served by the Sheriff on w. L. Eyerly,
member OF the Columbia County Bar
at least 10 days before next Argu-
ment Court at which time said Rule
is made returnable to show cause why
said Eyerly shall not be expelled.
The jury in the case of Catharine
Fry VS.. S. H. & w. B. RR. rendered
verdict of $40 for the plaintiff.
Defendants move for arrest of judg-
ment and make motion for new trial.
Catawissa Fibre Co. VS.. the S. H.
& w. B. RR. Co. and Penn'a RR.
Co. lessee, damages, now being heard.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19

Kingston, Jamaica, May 1S.-The
Spanish troops in Havana have only
one months provisions, passengers just
brought here by the French warship
Feuilleton say. There are 10000 regular
soldiers in the city and 10000 volun-
teers.
Rice is selling at $12 In gold hun
dred weight, dried meat at Sl4 hun
dred weight, and eggs at fifteen cents
apiece.
The greatest distress prevails and the
stores will soon be stormed by the hun
cry people.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19
Damage CASE.

Judge Lyons of Huntingdon is
holding court this week, trying the
case of Catawissa Fibre Co. VS..
Penna. R. R. Co. wherein the plain
tiff seeks damages for obstruction to
its water power by the building of
a bridge at the tail race Of plaintiff
by the defendant. Herring and
Rhawn are counsel for the Fibre
Co., and Scarlet and Waller~for the
defense. UP to Thursday morning
the plaintiff was not yet through.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19
Roosevelt Drills His Rough Ups.

San Antonio, Tex, May 1S.-A column
of 500 rough riders, uniformed in brown
buck suits and leggins and wide
brimmed sombreros, was drilled for two
hours yesterday by Theodore Roosevelt,
lieutenant colonel of the First Volun-
teer Cavalry. He rode a handsome bay
mustang which he bought this morning.
Before closing the purchase he rode the
mustang up and down a public street
several times to try his mettle. The
horse had a great deal of mettle, but
Colonel Roosevelt mastered him. Colo
mel Roosevelt drilled his men enthusi-
asticallly, and gave the captains great
many pointers.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19
Merritt Makes Denial.
Another Cruiser is Kendy.

Washington, May 1S.-The protected
cruiser Newark has been remodeled and
will be placed in commission at the
Norfolk navy yard Saturday. She has
a speed of 10 knots, is 4,O9s tons dis
placement, and carries twelve six-inch
rifles. Except the Philadelphia, she will
be the last of the regular naval vessels
to be commissioned during the war, all
others now being in active service that
can possibly be gotten ready. The
Chicago and Atlanta are the only two
othnrs undergoing repairs and over
hauling.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19
Delay No Longer.

Washington, May 1S.-The president
listened to-day to the most recent re-
Ports of the starvation and misery in
cuba. He Expressed deep emotion at
the recital and signified his determina-
ticn TO put an end to the conditions.
TIE president hopes that the movement
on Cuba may be begun by the end
of this week.
Plans to convoy the troops without
waiting for the capture or destruction
OF the Spanish fleet We're discussed. The
president told his advisers today that,
fleet or no fleet, the operations in Cuba
must begin, to carry out the humani-
tartan purpose for which this country
entered upon the war.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19
NOW TO ANNEX HAWAII.
Joint Resolution of Annexation Reported
to the House.


to the House.
Washington, May 1S.-In the House of
Representatives yesterday Chairman
Hit reported from the committee, on
foreign affairs the Newlands resolution
providing for the annexation of Hawaii,
with a recommendation that it do
pass.
The accompanying report is quite a
lengthy document. 1t reviews the
special seizures of the islands by the
French and British forces and the ne
gotiations covering half a century for
annexation with the United States.
The strategic Importance of the is
lands is set forth, and the statements
of General Schofield and Admiral Walk
er to the committee last week are quo
ted under the heading Risk of De-
lay"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19

rected Col. Holly to have a train here
at noon to take his command to Flat
bush avenue, Brooklyn, whence they
marched to the Wall street ferry.
The men, according to Col. Grants
plan, took ferry boats to Jersey City.
No blame can attach to the state
because the regiment goes South not
completely equipped"
Colonel Grant is regarded as some
what precipitous.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19

Washington, May 1S.-Unless General
Wesley Merit denies or satisfacto-
rily explains the interview or state
ment attribute TO him in the New
York papers as to his refusal t" so with
the expedition as now constituted to the
Philippines, it may have most disas-
trous results to him. The matter was
discussed by the president and Sec
retary Alger yesterday, after the cabi-
net meeting, and, while both were loath
to believe that General Merritt ever
said what the interview contained or
intimated a refusal to accompany the
expedition yet the president held that,
in the absence of any denial, the tsi-
lence of the general virtually admitted
the truth of the statements. Until, how
ever, General Merritt has denied or af-
firmed the article in the papers, nothing
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19

A. B. Heller has resigned as MANI
ger OF the Bloomsburg Artificial Ice
and Cold Storage Company. He has
moved his family to Hamburg, Pa,
where he will conduct the business of
his father-in-law, Owen Miller, who
was killed few weeks ago by falling
off of a building. Mr.. and Mrs. Heller
have made warm friends in town who
are very sorry to see them leave.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19
\, BLOOMSBURY, PA, THURSDA MAY 49,, 1885,
A sTRlcT CENSORSHIP.
Cable RoguAa Aaf'ons Put in Force by Gen.
Greely.

WashingtoH' May 1S.-Brig. General
Greedy, chief\pt the signal service, and
in charge of we strategic control of
telegraph and\e BILE lines, has adopted
energetic meaN IS to prevent the ad-
miral of the SIX tsh squadron now in
Caribbean wateAs rom keeping posted
on the whereabot and movements Of
United States SD irons, and of our
prospective militia ana naval opera
tions. He has telA 81 phed to the Key
West manager of Haytian Gable
Company, forbiddinS he sending or re-
ceipt of any messays except official
messages to or fromvthe United States
government disclosing the movements
of our fleets and ships. The manager
answered that the inhibition would be
strictly observed. If Rear Admiral
Sampson is in Haytian waters, as is
conjectured, this cable restriction
makes it impossible for his movements
to become known, except to the gov
ernment; or, IL known, it is impossible
to send out the information except
through the government.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19

The new military company meets
in the Town Hall twice a week for
drill. William Magill is captain /;
o. w. Ent, first lieutenant Frank
Eyer, second lieutenant, and John
Watson, sergeant. We are inform
ed by the Captain that the COM
pany will be recruited up to over one
hundred before the close of this
week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19

St. Louis, Mo-, May 1s.-Capt. Du-
val of the United States commissary
department has made a contract with
local bakeries for $4,000 pounds of
army crackers. This is equivalent to
$4,000 barrels OF flour. on each will be
printed the words Remember the
Maine!"
Besides the big contract for hard
bread, Capt. Duval has let a contract
in this city for $4,000 gallons of vinegar.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19
FOR 100000 MORE VOLUNTEERS
The President Expected TO Issue n Call
for that Number.

Washington, May 1s.-The signs all
point to call by the president. to be
issued to-day for one hundred thousand
more volunteers. No new legislation
will be necessary for this purpose as
the volunteer law" gives him the wild
est possible discretion as to the num-
ber Of men he may call out. The At
torney-general gave the president his
opinion on this point when the bill was
examined by the cabinet before it's ap-
proval.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19

The fire alarm caused no little
excitement on the streets Monday
night about nine-thirty O'Clock.
The Rescue and Fourth ward fle
companies had their hose carriages
out in good time, but the former in
some way or other got mixed up,
couldn't locate the blaze, and con-
sequently the fire was extinguished
before the boys even knew where it
was. But the fire didn't amount
to much. 1t started in an upstairs
room of William Hartman's house
on Centre Street. AS luck had it
Mr.. Hartman was at home and dis
covered the flames, before much
damage was done. The garden
hose was applied and the fire outen-
ed without any succor from the fire
companies. The newly organized
company from the Fourth ward was
on the scene however, ready to turn
on the water had it been necessary.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19

Among the Bloomsburgers who
are attending the Odd Fellows
demonstration at Wilkesbarre this
week are R. H. Ringler and John
White and wife.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19

The case of J. H. Eisenhower
against the Centralia School Board in
which the plaintiff seeks to recover
salary for three years as principal of
the schools, was taken up in court on
Friday of last week. All the evidence
was heard, but the decision has not
vet been announced.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19

Quot pitching is now the favor
lite pass time. The ringing of the
steel can be. heard in many places
in town.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19
COL. GRANTS COMMAND STARTS.
Son of Famous General Goes With Incom-
plete Euuipment,

Camp Black, May 1s.-To the, great
surprise of everybody here Colonel
Grant issued orders shortly after s
o'clock yesterday for the 18th to break
camp. No one believed this was prob
able.
The men were not ready to go South.
The regiment was mustered in, but
that was all. The equipment was sadly
incomplete. Nevertheless Col. Grant di-
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19

nila at any time. The command they
propose to give me is not adequate 70
my rank. Besides, l do not think that
$4,000 men, including 1000 regular
troops, which it is proposed shall con-
stttute the expedition, is at all sufli-
cient for such an undertaking as the
occupation of the Philippines, and 1
have asked the department for the
number of seasoned men which l deem
essential to insure any degree of sue
cess"
Refuse to Believe 1t.
The army officers, from the secretary
down, refuse positively to discuss, or
in the absence of any word from Gen
eral Merritt to believe that he made the
statements, especially as when the de-
tail was onered to him last week he ac-
cepted 1t with avidity and declared it
was just what he wanted. He at once
came to Washington, and after a con-
sultation with the secretary of war and
General Miles, announced that he
would go to San Francisco at once so
as to be ready to leave for the Phil
ippines. His alleged interview, there
fore, is inexplicable and astounding.
An officer of the army, no matter how
high his grade, when ordered must
obey.
There has been some talk here to the
effect that the detail given to Cen
eral Merritt by Secretary Alger was in
tended to humiliate the ranking major
general. 1t is charged that Secretary
Alger has been trying to repay old
scores against General Merritt by or
dering him to the Philippines.
This is utterly disproved by the
facts, because when the command was
offered General Merritt last week he
accepted it gladly.
1t can be stated on authority that
Major General Miles, commanding the
army, and Adjutant General Corbin,
are in favor of giving Major Merritt
as many regular troops as he deems
necessary for the complete occupation
of the Philippines.
With the same positiveness it can be
said that they do not regard the state
ment made by General Merritt as in any
way incompatible with his position as
an officer. They believe that he meant
only to express his serious concern on
account of the likelihood that only "A
small number Of trained soldiers -ould
be allowed for the Philippines.
Merritt Makes Denial.
Washington, May 18.-This telegram
was received by the secretary of war at
3 o'clock yesterday:
Hon. r. A. Alger War Department:
II desire you to know that the inter-
views published in the New York news
papers this morning are in every way
incorrect and unauthorized. had in
tended to take no notice of them, but 1
understand the articles are taken seri-
ously in Washington.
MERRITT.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19

There has been very little news
from the seat of war the past week.
1t is simply a rehash.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19

A cablegram from London an
nounces that William E. Gladstone
died this morning at one O'Clock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19
MERRITT'S TROUBLE.
LAY NOT GO TO THE PHILIPPINES AS
GovERNOR-GENERA

Army q cers Seem to Uphold Gen. Mer-
rite in IS Criticisms of the Proposed
Cccupa. ion of Mani IA More Mon Should
be Sent.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-07

Message.
Is In The Hands Of Secretary Long.
Great Floods in Arkansas.
American Missionaries ASaSSinated in Africa.
Aoother Spanish War Vessel Captured
by the Montgomery.
DEWEY HAS CONTROL.
HE CUT THE CABLE AND HAS DESTROYED
ELEVEN SPANISH SHIPS.

WAsll1NGToN May In brief Dewey states IN his
despatch that he sicnced the batteries completely He cut
the cable himself and has the bay and everything else at his
mercy. He has, however, been unable to take possession
of the town of Manila on account of lack of The
sells he destroyed the ande Cuba Rena Christina Cas-
t|ia, Don Antonio, Don Juan De Austria and Veasco.
The cruisers taken arc the E!cano General aso Marquis
Del Duero. The gunboas captrer arct the se De- Min
danso and armed transport The report is longer than
expected 1t thought to be sheet but others
arvng There are now four sheets anl the message
aims several hundred words The text of them will be given
out translated
WAslnNGToN, May 7-Sccreary Long read the -ol
lowing newspaper men Dewey's report: "Manla
May 1.-The squadron arrived Mana daybreak 'his
morning. We DESTROYED the battery at Cavite The
squadron unnjurcd anil only few slightly wounded
The only of teegraphng is to the American
at Hong Kong. Shall communicate with him.
(signeD DEWEY"
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-07
Why He Wondered.

A man who went away from homo
some time ago to attend a convention of
church people was struck with the
beauty of the little town in which the
gathering was held. He had plenty of
time, and while wandering about walk
ed into the village cemetery. 1t was a
beautiful place, and the delegate walk
ed around among the graves He saw a
monument Cne Ct the largest in the
cemetery. ard read with surprise the
inscription cn it, "a Lawyer aud an
Honest Nan" Tic delegate scratched
his lead and locked at the monument
again. he read the inscription over and
over. IhCn he walked all around the
monument and examined the grave
closely. Another man in tho cemetery
upproa> he'd and asked him:
Have you found the grave of an old
friend?"'
"No," said the delegate, "but I was
wondering low they came to bury those
two fellows in enc grave. st. Joseph
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