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Evening journal., 1898-05-04
SPAIN is SUSPICIOUS.
Questions Engiands Motives In Offering
TO Protect Chinese In the Philippines.

Questions England's Motives In Offering
TO Protect Chinese In the Philippines.
MADRID. May Am the congress
yesterday a resolution of homage" in
honor of those killed in the naval en-
gagement off Cavite was adopted unan-
imously
The message from the queen regent
was then adopted, the Republicans.
Carlists and Conservatives voting in
the negative.
The official account Of Captain Cen
eral Augustus communication as to the
offer of the British consul at Manila to
place all subjects in the Philippines un-
der the protection of the British flag
says:
Captain General Augusti wired that
the British consul called upon him to
say that he would take the Chinese sub
jects in the Philippines under the Brit
sh flag In order to safeguard their
lives and property. The captain general
added that a number Of rich and innu-
| cntial Chinese at Manila had assured
him that they We're satisfied with the
protection Of Spain. Senior Moret. Sec
/ retary of the colonies. replied to Cap
tain General Augusti that there was no
reason to accept the protectorate which
! tue AhllilSn CONSUL wished TO exercise.
The British consuls offer has been COM
municated to the powers"
The government apparently sees some
deep laid machination on the part OF
Great Britain, for the official note says:
This news caused surprise, although
/ people are accustomed to the methods
Of those who direct British interests.
"The question is asked, What can be
the object of the British request?' China
! is not in a position TO expect this or
any other protectorate, but the British
/ take II upon themselves TO be the pro-
| tectors of the Celestial empire against
/ French Russian and German ambi-
/ tions. with a view undoubtedly to ac-
| qlire a new title by the protection of
! Chinese In the Philippines The Spanish
! government cannot accept the role Of
| fered it and rejects the proposition. at
the same time informing the powers
/ who are not disposed TO allow Great
/ Britain to protect China that they have
squadrons in the far east themselves
/ f'sg that purpose"
Evening journal., 1898-05-04
POLITENEss IN NEW ORLEANS.
Eight Men Rush About to Assist a
Stranger to Find a House
ut Night.


"I was given good example of south
ern politeness the other night" said a
gentleman from the north 10 a New
Orleans Times-Democrat reporter. Il
had gone to the Comus ball, and had
agreed 10 escort lady home. She was
also a stranger in the city, and was
stopping with some friends on Bour-
bon street, about three blocks the other
side of the opera house AS IL was only
Ii short distance, we decided to walk.
I was. Of course, totally uuacquainted
with the street, and when we left the
lights Of the opera house | felt very
much at sea. The houses were dark
and could not see the numbers, and it
was only by number that the lady
could identify her boarding place, as
she had only been there once.
AHEAD of me was a small man.
asked him if be knew where the num-
Der was. He answered very politely
that be did not, but was going that way
and would help me hunt. He told an
other man in front of him ABOUT II, and
that man told some of his friends. In
few minutes these gentlemen had
formed an advance guard in our inter
est. We walked calmly behind, Willie
they went in front, on either side of the
street, striking matches and looking
for the number. There were eight of
hem. and their matches would 90. OFF
one after the other. 1t was a regular
lambeau parade. was overcome.
Here IL is,' shouted an advance scout.
We approached the house rapidly, and
found eight gentlemen standing before
IL. II was almost with emotion that
raised my hat and thanked them for
heir efforts. Nothing at ALL they said
politely. and the entire eight raised
heir hats and walked into the dark
ness -
Evening journal., 1898-05-04
A NATIONAL MINISTRY.
SagaSta May Be DepOsed by the
Enraged Spaniards.
SENATORS ACCUSE GOVERNMENT
Disnster at Manila Laid at the Door Of
the Cabinet -Rumor of Assassina-
tion of General Campos and
Senior Moret.

LONDON. May 4.-The Madrid corre-
Bpondent Of The Daily Mail, telegraph
ing Tuesday, says:
There is no longer any doubt that
the internal situation Is causing the
government almost as much uneasiness
as the external. Last nights demon
stration was one OF the most serious
In some time, since those openly par
ticipating showed their revolutionary
tendencies Cries were raised OF Down
with the Bourbonsl' Long live Don
CarlosH Long live the republlc' and
Long live Weylerv
The first move of the demonstrators
over a thousand strong, was TO go to
the house Of General Weyer with the
object Of cheering him. lie did not ap-
pear, and the crowd then went 20 the
residence Of senor Sagasta, where the
ministers were in conference. ana shout
ed In favor Of his resignation. Senior
Aguilera. civil governor Of Madrid.
broke up the procession with the aid Of
the police, who We're badly stoned and
had to charge the crowd. The authorl-
ties thereupon met Senor Aguilera, who
announced his intention Of resigning,
Evening journal., 1898-05-04
AT CAMP BLACK.
New York Volunteers Get Their First
Taste OF Army Life.

Taste of Army Life.
NEW YORK, May An OF the vol
unteers at Camp Black, Hampstead
plains slept under tents last night.
Only one case Of sickness that might
have serious results is that Of a mem-
Der OF the Fifth Separate company Of
Newburg. 1t is feared he has pneu-
monia, brought on by Monday nights
exposure.
The work Of conducting the individual
physical examination Of the soldiers
was begun at the camp yesterday aft
ernoon. Lieutenant Colonel j. w. Da-
Wis Of the Fourteenth infantry, u. S. A,
the chief mastering officer; Major Spur
gin. Lieutenant Weigel and Captain w.
S. Schuyler Of the Fifth cavalry u. s.
A.. We're the officers who superintended
the work. number OF officers examin-
ed yesterday afternoon all passed the
examination without difficulty. It will
probably take until Friday to finish the
examination Of the officers.
All the men were up early yesterday
and went about the work Of arranging
their company streets like veterans.
The water mains have not yet been
completed to the camp. and the men had
much difficulty during the early hours
in getting a supply. Many had TO go
without washing themselves for a long
time, and the horses of Troops A Of
New York and c OF Brooklyn suffered
much from thirst. Yesterday after
noon three sprinkling carts from New
York were carrying water to the tents
from Hampstead, a distance of two
miles. The water was placed In hogs
heads at the head OF each company
street, and the carts had to be on con-
tinual move all day long.
The Hampstead Water company,
which is laying the water mains to the
camp expects to have all the mains i'm
and a supply reaching the camp grounds
in a very short time
Colonel Frederick Grant OF the eight
ing Fourteenth" Of Brooklyn yesterday
afternoon watched the work Of the re-
cruits of his regiment very closely. The
! Thirteenth regiment, which refused, to
volunteer and was ordered to Hemp
stead, is being given a wide berth by
the other regiments. and especially is
this true Of the Fourteenth and Forty
seventh commands The rumor that
the Thirteenth would be withdrawn was
still floating over the camp yesterday
but there was no one In authority to
confirm II.
A postohice will be established at
Camp Black in a day or two by the
| government.
Evening journal., 1898-05-04
TAE oREeoN,s eNEMY.
Defective Boilers nnd "A NTutinous Crew
keep the TemernrIo at La Plnfn.

Detective Boilers nnd "A Mutinous Crew
Keep the Temerarlo at la Plata.
WASHINGTON. May 4.-To the bad
condition cf the Temerario's boilers and
to the large number of desertions from
her crew are due the failure of the
Spanish gunboat to attempt the de-
struction of the battleship Oregon.
Reliable information has reached the
authorities in Washington from Buenos
Ayres that extensive repairs will have
TO be made to the Temerario's boilers
before she viii be able to leave In
Plata river. Although she was reported
20 have reached Rio Janero Monday,
cable ndvices have her still anchored at
La Plata. Argentine. and the reason for
her stay there IS announced TO be de-
fects in her boilers.
More than "A quarter of the Temera-
rios complement OF men have desert
cd. The crew should number 81 men.
but since the vessel has been in La
| Plata river 25 men have deserted, and
efforts are being made by the Spanish
commander to REPLACE those who have
gone.
Diplomatic representatives, Of the
United States in Argentine and Uru-
quay are watching the Temeraro, and a
protest win be promptly made should
any citizen OF those countries enlist for
service on the Spanish ship.
Evening journal., 1898-05-04
rhreo rhousand Men at PeoI,sI,iii.

NEW YORK, May 4.-The 5000 vol
unteers of the Eighth. Ninth and
Twelfth regiments OF New York in camp
at Peekshill slept under tents last night
The raw recruits who came to camp
Monday evening without uniforms and
who were compelled TO sleep without
blankets because there were none for
them were all provided with extra cloth
ing and blankets yesterday. and they
were not slow to use them.
The soldiers We're pleased when in
formation reached the camp yesterday
afternoon that on Friday 10000 rations
would be sent by the government to
Peekskill. At present the men are be-
ing fed by the state, and the caterers
who are supplying the food will be paid
by the state. When the rations from
the government arrive, the state Will
discontinue furnishing supplies.
Evening journal., 1898-05-04

saying that II cost him great trouble TO
repress such manifestations and that he
was not able 20 answer for order with
the powers at his disposal
"Thereupon the edict was issued
placing Madrid under martial law. and
the military governor. General Daban,
received stringent orders from General
Correa. the minister of war, for the
preservation Of peace.
Meanwhile the cabinet council is dis
russlng the political situation in Spain.
Admiral Bermejo minister Of marine,
and General .Correa are strongly I'm ia
vor OF an immediate suspension OF the
constitutional guarantees n step which
requires closing the cortes. The other
members of the cabinet, however. con-
slider this inconvenient at the present
moment because II would wipe out
many years Of the history Of the Lib
eral party.
There is a general belief that a total
cabinet crisis is imminent and that II
viii probably end in n considerable mod
lhcation Of the present government
possibly in the formation of national
ministry under the presidency OF Mar
shall Martinez Campos In any case
parliament Is certain 20 be closed
shortly.
"The events OF the last few days have
undoubtedly increased the popularity Of
General Weyler. who favors an out and
out war policy. At the same time there
Is no real ground for anticipating that
he viii come 10 the head of affairs.
General Weyler is notorious, but not a
prominent person in Spanish politics.
Politicians and the people at large have
been paying but little attention TO him
recently. His party IS composed OF a
few persons of no very high standing.
Moreover, every one recognizes that
Weyler's cruelty in Cuba and his policy
as TO the reconcentrados largely con-
tributed TO bring about the present state
OF affairs, while his alleged notorious
laNity with regard to public money has
made him much disliked Public opin-
Ion Is always likely 10 mistrust him, and
he is unpopular with the queen regent
The country en- masse is opposed to
the idea OF a republic. The people pre-
FER Don Carlos or anything 10 such a
change. They had enough Of the re-
public in 1873. The Indignation which
Is felt at present is not against the pres
ent dynasty"
A special dispatch from Gibraltnr says
advices have been received there from
Madrid representing that the situation
is Of the gravest character. The Carl.
lists are most active, and they are send.
Ing circulars and letters i'm every direc-
tion. one Of these represents Don Car.
los aa the "only true patriot" accuse.
the government of treason and say.
the moment for revolution has ar
rived" II 81 reported that Seucr Moret
minister Of the colonies, and Genera
MARTINEZ Campos former captain gen
eral in Havana, have been assassinated
Premier Sagasta, according to the re
ports, has been forced to seek refuge il
the British embassy.
Evening journal., 1898-05-04
tie wished 10 kick spaia's King.

When he was schoolboy at Beau
mont college in England, Don Jaime,
the Carlst pnctender to the throne Of
Spain. was not exempt from the haz-
ing which existed there and was obliged
10 endure the same ill-treatment as his
English schoolmates. One day a master
saw % large boy kicking his royal high
ness. "What has he done?" asked the
master. Nothing" replied the culprit;
but you see. sir. he may be the king
Of Spain by and by, and should like TO
be able to say that ! once kicked the
king Of Spainl"
Evening journal., 1898-05-04

Schedule in effect NovembsI a, 1850.
All trains illuminated With Pintse
Light
TRAINS LEAVE WILMINGTON. della
WARE AVENUE STATION FOR
NEW YORK. week days slS 80
'ii.OO p. m. Sunday, '3.1s, '9.ss, '1l.A
m. ss5s e5.21, .7.4, "11.O0 D; m.
PHILADELPHIA A, 80 week days, ,Sn
HOS a. m; s1219, 100, f2.34, 1888, 40, s5.u
$50, s74i, s15, '11.00 p. m. Sundays .S.ls
7.s5, $50, s9.ss. 'il.24 a. m; 1853, 41o '5.2l
0'SS' SS'HFssfER. s;lT sHS week days, 's1s, $50 $40
s7.l5, 7.S5, 's.25, 900, SSg 'l0.A, u.09 a; m;
ii.sl a. m; 'sss, 40, '5.2i. s.sO IA. SIS
AT iiATLDANTIc = CITY. week days, '7.l5 a
% CAPE NAY. Week * dSys go ii'' a. M. a., "as
> BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON
'i2.57, s26s. s.Ol, '4.6i, .l57, '6ls 's.o4, 81
p. m. Sundays, Ais, 40. 1885 a. m; 'l2.57
'2,os, s;ol, 49,; 500; ali p; m; -,
10 a. m. 800 p. m. daily.
NEW ARK, week days, AIS, 40, 'S.M
III l0l a. m; 'l25l 800, '4.Oi, '45l, SIS
a. & M ie5 iS57 p s5g r. .,s sgnasys 9ss lis. S r as
PITTSBURG, week days 'S35 "A. m.
SIS p IN, sundays, sS.55 a. m; '4.57 p. 10
NtAlI1AANfOr hdltJt GOD a. H. -1.ot p III.
CHICAGO wa CINCINNATI and IN
DlANAPOLlS sS.35 a. m daily
CINCINNATI AND ST. LOUIS, '6.sb
m, 'l2.5l and t911 D. m. daily.
TOLEDO AND DETROIT, s9.u D. "a
to Detroit.
NEW ORLEANS AND MEMPHIS via
BRISTOL AND CHATTANOOGA,F FSO4 p.
m. daily. Through sleepers to Memphis
and New Orleans.
SINGERLY ACCOMMODATION, week
days, 40 a. m; 3.04, l.32, 1885 p. M. sun
days, l.l0 a. m 304, I.32 p. m. - -,,,,.,
IiANDENBERG ACCOMMODATION
week days, 40 q. m, 1000 a. m; SV4' a-si
y. m. Sundays. 1000 a. M; 45l p. m.
for
PHILADELPHIA, week days. $50 p. M:
BALTIMORE. week days, 645 a. m zsc
D. N.
LANDENBERG. week days. e.45 s.55 a
m; 255. $40 p % SUNDAYS sbS a "a.
Leave PHILADELPHIA FOR WIZ
MINGToN ,weesk, days .ssS; s;le; ~ %,,ss
$3.50, s4.2O, 4SO, '5.15. '5.42, 500, 6So, ~
sS.25. 1000, s11.35 p. m. Sundays, '4s5, S.ts
$50. Y. 90, 1885, 1890 ?. m
Telephone. No. l91.
Evening journal., 1898-05-04
Turkey Neutral.

CONsTANTINOPLE, May A. - The
porte has notified United States Minis
ter Angel that Turkey will maintain
strict neutrality in the war between
Spain and the United States
The American legation has received
more than 1000 offers Of volunteers for
the American navy. chiefly of Greeks.
some of whom declare themselves ready
to pay their fare to the United states
In grateful remembrance of Americas
aid in the Greek war of Independence
Evening journal., 1898-05-04
PERMITS For War Correspondents.

WASHINGTON. May 4.-One hun
dred and thirty-five passes giving per-
mission for correspondents Of newspa-
pers to accompany the army have SO far
been issued by Secretary Alger One
of these was to Mrs. X. b. Watkins
representing a Toronto newspaper. and
is the only one issued up 10 this time
to. a representative Of the gentler sex.
Many other applications have been filed
with the secretary.
Evening journal., 1898-05-04
Honey on n Lightning Roa.

Honey dripping down lightning rod
Is a novelty reported from lndepen-
derce. No. The rod is on The spire of
the courthouse. and passes through a
big brass ball, into which bees have
made their way, and where they have
hivnrl
Evening journal., 1898-05-04

A Concord coach Is poor substitute
for an express train. and obscure irai-
tations are Just as far from equaling
reliable widely goods. Don't
be fooled when you 20 to buy.
Evening journal., 1898-05-04
Militia Sergeant Murdered.

MOBILE, May f-Second Sergeant
Hugh Collins Company X. Birming-
ham Rifles, was shot and fatally
wounded in Camp Clark of the aiate
volunteers yesterday afternoon by ne
gro named Reeves. Thousands Of troops
and many citizens are chasing the ne
gro. and If he is caught he win probably
be lynChed
Evening journal., 1898-05-04

Take your trade to the storekeeper
who sells what you want TO buy. and
does not wear out your patience trying
10 make you accept something you do
not Wan
Evening journal., 1898-05-04
Wilmington ~ Northern X X
TIAsE TABLE IN EFFECT JUNE q,
1897
rrains laave Wllmlngton Nrench street

Trains leave Wilmington CTrench Street
station) for B. q O. Junction, Montchan-
In, Winterthur. GuyencOurt. Granogue,
Cossart Chadd's Ford Junction, Pocop-
son. West Chester Embreevlle Morton
Vile. Coatesvile and intermediate sta
tions. daily except Sunday. at 7.20 a. m.
2l0. AGO and 6.10 p. m. Sundays only at
SOS A. m. 210 and 400 p. M
For Waynesburg Junction, Springfield
and intermediate stations daily. except
Sunday. at 120 a. m, 2I0 and 400 .. M.
Sundays only az sos . M. 21o 400 .. m.
For Joanna. BirdsD,ro. Reading and
intermediate stations. daily except Sum
day, at 40 a. M. and 2.l0 p. m Sundays
only at sos a. m. and 210 p. m
A. G. M'CAUSLAND, superintendent.
BOWNESS BRIGGS. Gen. Pass. AEt.
Evening journal., 1898-05-04

Alert and clear-headed merchants
sell what the public wants and do not
offer something else. The buyer is sup
posed to know his own needs.
Evening journal., 1898-05-04
General Gregg Offers His Services.

READING, Pa, May 4.-General d.
Mem. Gregg Of this city. ex-auditor
general, has offered his services to Gov
ernor Hastings or Secretary Of War AL
ger az an hours notice. General Gregg
was cavalry leader at Gettysburg and
Is one Of the most prominent surviving
commanders of the late war.
Evening journal., 1898-05-04
czar.s Golden scepter.

The Russian scepter is of solid gold,
isrce feet long. and contains among its
arnamcnts e6s diamonds. 800 rubes and
- cmeralds.
Evening journal., 1898-05-04

Something Just as good" will not
answer. Stick 10 your point, and when
you ask for goods advertised in this
paper, you can gel them.
Evening journal., 1898-05-04
Martial Law In yaIenc,a

VALENCIA. Spain. May A state Of
siege has been proclaimed, and the city
is under martial law An angry mob
Evening journal., 1898-05-04

with republican proclivities attempted
hostile demonstrations. but were quick
" dispersed by mounted police.
Evening journal., 1898-05-04
THE coRTes EXCITED.

Senators Demand an Explanation of the
Manila Disaster.
MADRID. May 4.-The floor and gal
leries of the congress dover housed
were crowded at yesterdays sitting,
and some lively scenes ensued. senor
Evening journal., 1898-05-04
REAL ESTATE.

FIRE INSURANCE Carefully Placed.
BONDS OF SURETYSHIP
for all purposes by one OF the best
companies, City Trust S. d. and Surety
Company,
Evening journal., 1898-05-04

Leave Philadelphia, Broad Street. 20,
wilmington (express), s50, 7.2s, 76' s.n
s;4ss 4el, Al, sos. 5.35, $50, 6i7, 655 III
ii-i6, Ills p. M, and 12.O5 night.
accommodation, 6.s4, 7S0, s.l2, 1OS5 a
"a M, Ia, Sle, 4.Os, 444, SIS. SIS, 1000 an,
Evening journal., 1898-05-04
bUNDAY TRAINS.

Tor Philadelphia, (express), 1.57. aO2. 47u
sss9' Sss' 1913 1l.45 a. m, 1871 s.O5. ass, .Os
accommodation, 707, S1g a, M. Il u
l.9o 400, 0.26 and 1910 p. m.
e, tor Chester (express), 157, 40, g.6s
Tia a. M, LII, G05, 45s, sos, 6.52 and 90.
Evening journal., 1898-05-04

Southern Railway.-Ls7 D. m, dali
pa, Nashville, via Asheville and HC
Springs,
Atlantic Coast Lins.-12.49 D. M, dali,
hleepers to Jacksonville, Port Tampa, Ma
sleepers to Richmond and Jacksonville
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, XII d. m
dauy, dining car and sleepers to Cincin
natl
Evening journal., 1898-05-04

Schedule in effect November A. 1857.
All trains illuminated With Pintso
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1898-05-28
Sweet Potocs.

Sweet potato slips may now be safely
set out for an early crop-and all are
urged to plant largely of this valuable
crop for hogs-when market is not
available. Those who have access to
large cities will find them valuable
crop for hogs-when market is not
available. Those who have access to
large cities will find them a valuable
market crop-those first brought in
selling readily at fancy prices. 1t is
well to start a part of the crop early,
SO they may be fed to stock from Au-
gust to MISUNDERSTANDING the risk
of winter keeping on later started
and smaller portion of the crop.
Late-planted potatoes keep through
the winter better than those started
early-especially is this true of the st.
Domingo and kindred varieties. Early
matured potatoes of these are almost
sure to rot or become pithy and WORTH
less. These varieties abound in starch
and might be utilized in the production
of that article. Large tubers that rot
and are thrown out on the surface of
the ground sometimes have all their
other constituents washed away by rain
and finally present white mass of
quite pure stareh.-DiXie Farmer.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1898-05-28
CHILDREN AND WHEELS.
Parents Should See 10 1t That the
Little Ones Do Not Over
exert Themselves.

While bicycling in moderation is one
of the best forms of exercise for many
adults, particularly the equity and
those who lead sedentary indoor lives,
indulgence in it by the young should
be hedged about with many precau-
tions. When not overdone, it is probably
as beneficial to children as to their
elders, but it is less needful, since the
young, especially boys, seldom suffer
for want of exercise, their outdoor
games giving them, as a rule, all they
need. But aside from this there is
positive danger in the wheel, arising
from the proneness of children to COM
pete with adults-to ride too long, too
fast, and too far.
Wheeling resembles stair-climbing in
its nature and effects. No mother
would allow her child to run up the
steps of the Washington monument
two or three times day, yet she will
let him take his bicycle and race over
country roads for miles, his little heart
pumping $50 or 200 times minute, and
fondly thinks it is doing him good.
1t is just here that the danger lies
the heart is strained, overstrained; II
is dilated and then enlarged; it works
continuously to its full strength, draw
ing on all its reserve force, and by the
time the child has become man the
heart is permanently tired and may
possibly stop short some day without
warning.
Children need not be forbidden the
use of the bicycle, but parents should
see to it that they have properly con-
structed saddles, and that they do not
"scorch," climb steep hills, ride against
high winds, or ride at all more than a
few miles at a stretch. Unfortunately
it is these very feats that they are
often melted by their elders to perform.
There are few more piteous sights, to
one who has seen the consequences Of
such folly, than that of tiny child on
a tiny wheel struggling up hill after
a siX-foot father and a seasoned mother
Youths Companion.