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The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-03
Srain Comedies Defeat.

MADRID, May 2.-The Spanish admiral
acknowledges that his fleet has peeh
completely demolished.
The Spanish Minister admits that the
battle ended in the utter rout OF the
Spanish fleet. but they are resolved not
to spare any efforts in the defence OF the
country. ,,..
The United States fleet is blockading
Manila. -,
a conference with Admiral Dewey
The Naval Bureau at Manila sends the
following report, signed "Montojo
Admiral .,, .
"In the middle Of the night the Ameri-
can squadron forced the forts, and before
daybreak appeared off Cavite. The
night was completely dark. At hali-past
: the bow Of the Reina Maria Cr'st!na
took fire, and soon after the poop als.n
was burned At s O'Clock, with my stan
I went On board the Isla of Cuba. The
Reina MARIA Cristina and the Castllla
were then entirely envelo?ed in flames.
"The other ships, having been dam
aged, retired into Baker Bay. Some
had to be sunk to prevent their falling
into the hands OF the enemy. The
losses are numerous, notably Captain
Cadarso, Il priest and nine other per
sons. -'.. .,..' ..
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-03
Flag of Truce.
suecial to THE Sun,

Special to TIES Sun.
WASHINGTON, May 2.-It was asserted
in official circles today that a flag OF
truce had been sent to Admiral Dewey
by the Governor-General OF the Philip
pines.
The belief here is that Admiral Dewey
is already in possession OF Manila or will
be within a few hours.
1t is not believed in official circles that
the vessels sunk were scuttled to save
them from capture, but that their sink
ing was the result of the fire from
Dewey's fleet. .
The fact that it is stated that Dewey's
fleet went to anchor and remained in the
bay under the guns of the batteries, is re.
garded as showing conclusively that
these batteries were sienced.
The only question in the minds OF of.
ticiaIs here is whether the Spanish will
capituIate at once or after IL lombard
ment.
1t is thought to be probable that the
visit of the British Consul to Admiral
Dewey, related to the immediate occupa-
tion OF the town by the fleet.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-03

\ Bill Providing for Its Estabi sh-
ment Now Before the General
Assembly.
Special to THE SrN.

Special to The Sl'N.
DOVER. Del, May 2.-Represcntative
Donaldson today gave notice OF bill
which provides for the establishments OF
a division OF the Naval Reserve for Della
ware.
The bill will be introduced tomorrow
and its friends say that in all probability
will pass Immediately.
The bill provides that the reserve force
shall consist of 20 men and defines the
organization. Notwithstanding the COM
plcleness Of the organization the Naval
Reserve will be directed by the officers
Of First Regiment Infantry. n. &. d.
The Reserve will Ike woi k ID along pre-
cisely tie same lines as those that govern
the Naval Reserve Of Pennsylvania and
Marylal d.
Delaware has severa! unprotected har-
bors and quite a stretch Of sea coast, and
it is to these places that the Delaware
Naval Reserve will BE- sent.
1t is probable that should the RI serves
be found with any degree OF despatch
they will be used to man one of the
navy's auxiliary cruisers and perhaps
one of the old monitor, at League Island
Navy Yard. ....
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-03
Patriotism at Harlan & HoIlinSs-
worth Company.

"lIurrah Hurrah Hurrah Three
cheers for Old Glory, ana long may it
wave shouted the employees OF the
Harlan Il Ilollingsworth Company as
they passed near the flag which was put
up ut the company's yard last week.
The shout is heard every morning and
nopn-timc as the employees are going in
and out f.nm work and they are all full
nf American patriotism.
Several OF the Young men who were
employed there and belonged to the
National Guards of Delaware have all
had their positions saved for them.
Several OF the wOrk,Een have sma
American flags on their machines while
therS have buttons or some other patri.
vtic fad pinned on their working clothes.
1t was stated yesterday that several OF
the Young men are going to join the
volunteers today, but it is not known
ow..many. Every one OF the workne are
ready and Wiling to fight for their
country and the stars and stripes.
, The torpedo boat Stringham is being
rapidly completed and the launch will
not be many weeks off. > u.. -.
The under Innings and ribs are all
made ont Of hard metal, which will
be hard for any kind OF shell to burst.
Each plate that is put on the b"'t has
been thoroughly tested, and they are
all without a flaw or crack.
The Philadelphia and Reading Rail
road tug, which Is the sister tug to the
one Just completed, has the keel and ribs
started. The two tugs will be two q
the largest the company has ever made.
4 large bay line steamer is also being
built, and was started ut the same time
Of the Stringham, hut owing to the gov
ern,ncnt's hDstv call ior the torpedo boat
the worklncn cannot finish it as early ~
first expected.
The T. j - that wera sent to the com.
pnnv from the government have been
carefully observed. and nobody can
enter the yards, unless on very partiru.
lar business.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-03
REMODELED ENGINE HOUSED
Water Witch Fire Company Admire
Their Rebuilt Machine--.Elec-
ton for Chiefs Next Week.

The Water Witch Fire Company last
evening received their rremodeled engine
from the original manufacturers Clapp
4 Jones, of New York.
The engine arrived here late yesterday
afternoon, and at s o'clock last evening
il was housed by the members OF the
company with appropriate ceremony.
After the rebuilt engine had been
duly inspected and admired, y lunch was
served, intersperscd with singing and
short addresses.
On Tuesday evening OF next week the
divers fire companies OF this city will
hold an election for the chief OF ,he fire
department and his two assistants.
The anti-combinc people have not
placed 4 ticket in The field, and in con-
sequence of this the new heads Of the de-
partment will be George w. Sasse, Wash.
ington, chief; William joyce, PhTnix,
first assistant, and James p. Purnell,
Weccacoe, second assistant.
TIL retiring officials are c. H. Welde,
Friendship; NJ. A. Skelly, Wcccacoc ana
John P. West, Liberty.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-03
TO ORGANIZE
@ h. THE Guard
Men to be Examined Today and
Then Mustered In.
RECRUITS ARRIVE IN CAMP
Company l. Of Newark Formed With
HOssinger As Captain--Governor
to Issue Several Commits
SlOnS to Officers

Special to THE Sun.
CAMP IuNNELL, MIpDLErowN, May g.
The haroest day in point OF work yet ex-
perienced by the Delaware National
Guardsmen was today.
Between the severe drills and the ar
rival of many recruits in camp tie bows
in blue and especially the officers were
very busy.
A new company arrived today from
Newark. 1t is known as Company l.,
and is commanded by Captain Hossinger,
a graduate of Delaware College; First
Lieutenant George G. Henry, Second
Lieutenant r. Owen Mason and First
Sergeant George L.. Madill. The new
company is composed OF 36 men.
From Wilmington quite number of
recruits arrived today. Sergeant Gem
brought 81 and 10 members Of Company
X also came back this morning.
The men are delighted with their new
campaign hats.
The officers of the regiment have COM
pleted their plans for the organization
of the guard and everything is now
ready for the medical examinations and
the mastering in of the men. Some of
the company officers who left the camp
have reconsidered and are now either
back or on their way. -'
In cases where officers have left the
camp to remain away, their places Will
be filled by promotion OF other officers
or men, according to the rank or time of
service, as the case may he. The wishes
of the men will be respected as far as
possible, with due regard for the eff
ficiency OF the guard. So there is no
likelihood that there will be any friction
on this matter. Governor Tunnel in
issuing the commissions, will use the
utmost discretion and will have the ad-
vice Of the officers of the regiment.
Lieutenant Gordon, L. S. A., military
instructor at Delaware College was here
today and made arrangements for mus
tcring the men into the service OF the
United States, which work he will COM
m"nce tomorrow.
Surgeon Wyeth, the United States
Army officer who was detailed to make
the physical examinations of the Della
ware men, will be here tomorrow, and
will begin to make the examinations at
that time. He has arranged for two rooms
1t the National Hotel, which is near the
depot, and the men will 60 there and be
examined one at time. While this
work will be performed with ali possible
haste, it will not be sighted in any way,
md every man who is permitted to en-
list in the government service will be
physically sound.
This work will probably occupy two
weeks The men will be sworn in as
regular soldiers as soon as they are ex-
:mincd.
1t is thought that the organization o
the Delaware National Guard will re-
main intact.
Rifle practice was continued today and
some 9 )od scores were made by the men.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-03
destroying American merchant vessels.
Details of the Victory.

LoNDoN, MAY 2.-Tne only details
known OF the great naval battle fought
yesterday off the Bay OF Manila are
contained in two cable messages received
by 'e Sc r tary of the Colonies.
One announces that the American fleet,
under Commodore Dewey, entered Ma
ma larbor ut daybreak Sunday.
A fort opened fire on the American
ships, whereupon they shifted their p, =
sltlon to one near Cavite in Manila Bay,
engaging in a fierce fight against both the
forts and the Spanish fleet.
The engagement lasted two hours, and
resulted in the annihilation of the Span
ish fleet.
This despatch adds that the American
shins withdrew to their magazine vessel
in the centre OF the roadstead for the
purpose of coaling.
One American vessel is said to have
been disabled. Commodore Dewey re-
quested the British. Consul, Z. H. Raw
son-Wa)ker, to convey message to he
Spanish Governor General, demanding
tile surrender of all the torpedoes and
guns at Manila and the possession OF the
cable Offices, saying that unless these
terms welc complied with he would pro-
ceed to b b,mbard the city.
This message ends with the statement
that the Spanish officials were confcrring
with the British Cons and the telegraph
company'S agent, and that, pending a
decision being arrived al, the cables
were not permitted to handle messages
rhn InsIntoI, h,,t I,,,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-03

at least, on the same line as proposed
after the Cuban campaign.
The scheme includes free trade to the
world, safeguards enacted against an III
flux of Chinese aliens, complete refor-
nation in the corrupt judicature, ,flnder
experienced European officials; theentire
freedom Of the press and public utter
ance, a general religious liberation, the
abolition and expulsion of religious fra.
ternities, the church being represented
by secular priesthood; provision for
facilities to exploit resources, the build
ing OF railways, the removal of the re-
strictions on enterprise and the invest
ment of capital. ......
|. Aguinaldo could undertake the mainte-
nance OF public order.
Spaniards have committed horrible
massacres OF deienceless population.
Cebua City was almost entirely de-
stroyed.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-03
COLORED THIEF CAUGHT.
George Brown Gives Officer Riley Il
Hard Chase Before He is
Capturcu.

George B'own, colored, is now inc lrce-
rated in the City Hall and will be given
a hearing before Judge Ball this mornin.
on the charge Of larceny.
Between 6 and O'Clock last evening
Brown entered the store OF Joseph
Litchtnbaum at No. 3l5 Tatnall street
and stated that he wanted to purchase Il
suit of clothes.
lie was SHOWN one, when he picked it
up and ran ont of the place, followed by
the irate proprietor.
Brown, however, proved too fleet OF
foot for Litchcnbaum, but was joined in
the chase by Officer Riley, who after a
hard run captured the thief as he was
nearing, the Washington street bridge.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-03
TWO DANDY BOUTS.
Bonner and O'Brien Fight to a Stand.
still---Lenny Bcsts Burke
at Athens.

Under he auspices of the Olympic
Athletic Club last evening two rattline
bouts were given at Athens, Delaware
county, Pa.
The first fight was fifteen round af
fair between Eddy Lenny, Of Chester
and Harry Burke, of Philadelphia, both
bantam weights.
The GO was a warm one from the be-
ginning, and the argument put up b.
the contestants was well worth the
money paid by the l,50O sports present
Lenny appeared to have the best o
the fight towards the latter end of the
bout, and used his left to good advan
t1pe. He was rather awkward with hiS
right.
Burke also used his left to good cffe It
but his blows apparently lacked the
steam compared to those Of Lenny.
Burke was weak at the end of the g
and had there been decision it would
undoubtedly have been given to Lenny.
The next and last bout was also a
corker and was also limitec to fifteen
rounds
This was between Jack Bonner OF
Pennsylvania, and Dick OBrien OF
Boston.
Although fighting in the middleweigl
class, both looked as if they could easily
have been classed as hcavyweights, and
were almost too fat.
The pace set from the beginning II
the first ronnd was terrific, and in the
tenth round Sheriff Marshall, of Della
ware county, was going to stop the 60,
as O' Brien was bleeding horribly, while
Bonner lay in an almost helpless cond-
ton over the ropes.
One good punch given by either would
have resulted in a Knockout, and it was
at this stage that the Sheriff interfered.
He was finally prevailed upon to leave
the contest proceed, and after the men
had been given three minutes rest they
were allowed to proceed.
The eleventh, twelfth, thirteenth and
fourteenth rounds were very tame, but
in the final, or fifteenth, the men again
went ut it hammer and tongs. Blows
were rapidly exchanged, both appearing
to have gained their second wind. When
the gong sounded, however, both men
were again weak, and Referee Deadly Ge.
cided the fight draw. .I,I.
These two bouts were the best ever
witnessed in that part Of the country,
and the management deserve the com
mendation of all lovers of the manly ar,
of self defence, for the manner in which
they were pulled off.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-03
Victory Confirm ed.

MADRID, May AT the termination
of the Cabinet Council held today the
Minister of Marine, Admiral Bermejo,
declined to furnish anv further informa-
tion for publication. He said, however,
that the first account sent out by the
Govcrnor-General of the Philippine
Islands was completely borne out by
later dispatches adding that the last
shot was fired at ll.3O a. H.. when he
asserted the American warships steamed
away.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-03
Philippines Freedom.

New YORK, May 2.-"The World"
publishes Il copyrighted cable saying
Upon his arrival at Hong Kong Gen.
eral AguinaldO, the insurgent leader Of
the Philippines, will PROBABLY be trans
ferred on an American despatch boat to
Join Commodore Dewey at Manila
Auginaldo's policy, after the Philippines
have been captured, embraces the indie.
pendence of the islands, and the internal
Affairs to be controlled Under Err ipean
and American advisers. v I he insurgents
desire American protection temporarily,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-03
Madrid on Verge Of Riot.

PARIS, May 2.-Dispatches received
from Madrid state thar the public Of that
city are not fully aware of the terrible
truth that the Spanish aims have suf-
fered horrible losses at the battle OF Ma
Mia.
In view of the fact that the officials of
Madrid gave it ont hat there had been
Spanish victory, the popuIace are de-
manding why so many Spanish vessels
were lost in Spanish victory.
Civil Guards have been called ont to
disperse the crowds who are on the
verge Of rioting.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-03
The Care OF Wounded Soldiers.

An auxiliary Natioral Christian Re-
lief Association was formed yesterday at
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church.
The purpose OF the organization is to
assist tile Government in caring for the
soldier. in the Spanish-.\merican War.
It will provide literature and also deli
,acies which are not supplied by the
Federal authorities. and further will cafe
Tor the wounded soldiers.
About 100 people were present and the
dent. Charles Baird; vice.president,
George W. Todd; secretary, Rev. W. a.
WaIIing, ID. d.; treasurer. George ;.
Capelle. After number OF appropriate
speeches Bishop Coleman led the meet
ing in prayer and adjournment was
made.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-03
DELAWARE CAVALRY.
Troop B to be ReOrsanized Under
Captain Rice---JOhn Guthrie as
Commissioned Officer.


Efforts are now being made to reorgan-
ize Troop B cavalry, n. G. d.
Former Captain Rice is making can
vass and has already met with great sue
cess. Captain Rice has requested John b.
Guthrie, OF this city, to join the troop as
first sergeant, and is quite anxious that
this warrior, survivor of the Fort
kearnev massacre, become member OF
Troop B.
Mr.. Guthrie has not as yet decided to
join Troop B. He received word from
eN-Assistant Secretary of the Navy Theo-
dore Roosevelt to lay over in this city
for about q week and await develop
ments in the mastering of Troop B.
Mr.. Guthrie will probably leave tli
week for Warrington, and be enrn'ic,
in Roosev-lt's company OF western II.
unteers. He is entitled to commission
owing to his great experience in the
field. -, .. ....
AS commissioned officer Mr.. Guthrie
would prove of great value to Troop b,
N. G. D. r,.,. ..
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-03
MANILA FIGHT WILL GOVERN ALL FUTURE OPERATIONS
Bombardmpnt Begins.

Special to THEsvS.
HONG KONG, May :.---Coalmodore
Dewey is now Smelling Mania. :.
The ocean cable station at Mah'a -
<,;.,,,te very near the main forts ana
the operators have fed their station
All who can are fleeing the ciy.
The cable to Manila is now inter-
rupted.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-03
To Hold Philippines.

Special Despatch to THEsr
On good authority it was stated today
that the Administration had adopted
their policy in Asia, A.. D,;u,
The authority states That thc lhl'ip-
nine Islands will be held as security TOR
pavment of war indemnity for cost OF the
wnr This indemnity will be demanded
s,mn after hostilitics have ceased.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-03

'The Farmers Bank at George
town is holding worthless paper
today given for cash that was
paid out for Democratic votes
during the last ten years. -
Jerome B. Bell, in the Sunday
Star.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-03

On Wednesday next the collegians will
begin the golf team championship at the
Ardslcy Club and on Thursday the indi-
yidua, championship will be decided. II
is expected that there will be some thirty
starters in this contest. Yale is the
holder of the team championship. Her
team on Wednesday will bp John Reid.
Jr., T. NJ. Robertson, W. B. Smith and
r. II. Crowell, Louis Bayarl, Jr., the
intercollegiate champion; j. J. Blair. Jr..
and W. T.. Nanderpool will head the
Princeton team. There is much uncer-
tainty regarding Columbia. Goli has
not hourished II great deal at that univpr-
sity, as the men have no regular links.
Harvard's team will be J. +. Curtis. 30,
captain; W. Bayard Cutting, Jr., 1900; J..
II. chmte, Jr.. ! Law; &. McC. Sargent,
20; MTownsend Burden, Jr., Law, and
VI. s. Barger, '0S. .l IN. ..N.gN
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-03

Paul NUM- has had statement sent
to him from "Whitc Caps ask ny him
to get ont Of his lazy POSITION AMI 60 to
work.
FInwrr hats dla, cd in ga,zc and "a ne
hat. trimmed with velvet kn It's and
Wings are tw" 3 rikil g effects in the n.y.
,incry line.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-03
Administrators Sale.

, Tho personal property and real estate
Of Sara J. Reynolds, deceased, was sold
yesterday at public sale at the Washing
ton House. Newark, New Caste county,
DelaWarc
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-03

Mr.. j. NJ. O'Toole. who has been Wis.
ting Councilman John II. Healey ana
family, has lvt,li ned ~ Atlantic City.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-03

Poets would not be targets for ridicn e
{ printer, didn't stt them up.
The age-herald., 1898-05-12
was being done under most favorable con-

was being done under most favorable con- ditions
 While a scarcity of iron is not likelf- hood of the immediate future yet if the present war is to reach an early termina- tion we will see such a revival of commer- cial business everywhere throughout the country as will result in an unprecedented consumption of all iron products. In that event a scarcity of iron would become quite probability and there would come higher prices-a good dead higher.
 ''If the war should be prolonged, that fact in itself would make higher prices for iron, but higher values would not in this way be brought about so soon, as in the natural progress of the business they would come with a total cessation of hostilities. Some there are who disagree with the opinion just expressed, thinking that war will bring both dull business and lower prices. But a nation cannot carry on a big war without having to use large quantities of iron and steel I remember seeing the cost of iron at $75 ton in Cincinnati during the civil war in 1864. It has not reached that figure at any time since. When $75 ton was be- ing paid for iron then 1t cost $35 ton to make it, and it was all charcoal iron, and coal blast at that.
 q have heard it said that some of the southern iron companies are getting orders at the present time from the government. This will more than recompense them for any loss of export trade. There has been more charcoal iron sold of late than before the war was declared and rather argue from that that government work is placing in the hands of southern iron concerns good deal of business. Whether war is to last long or short time, or whether it is to cease altogether, there is no room for doubt as to the future of our southern iron trade. The outlook for 1t Is excellent in any case"
The age-herald., 1898-05-12
Miss Bertha Woodward's
 Beautiful Card Party

Last evening at the elegant home of her parents, Mir and Mrs Joseph Woodward, m the South Highlands. Miss Bertha Woodward gave a beautiful card party, complimentary to her charming guest, Miss Nora I,eary, of Atlanta The entire lower floor of the Woodward home was fragrant with the perfume of hundreds of gorgeous roses. while palms, ferns and other foliage plants were grouped in the spacious halls and rooms. There were many tables of players and for several hours succession of spirited games of euchre, after which refreshments in courses were served.
 During the evening punch was also serv- ed.
 Miss Woodward was assisted in receiving her guests by Miss Leary, Mrs. Thos. Evins, Miss Shelley and the Misses Qnimby. Miss Woodward wore a lovely white organdie toilette; Miss Leary was gowned in hand some blue silk, trimmed with lace; Miss Evins was attired in pretty pink organdie; Mss Shelley's beautiful gown was of pink tullc: Miss Florence Quimby wore stylish creation of blue satin. with touches ot yel- low, and Miss Ebeline Quimby's becoming costume was of white moire. The ladies' prize was an elegant goldhandled umbrella. the gentlemen's 6 pair of English hair
The age-herald., 1898-05-12
1 IN THE SOCIAL REALM. ]
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brushes, and the booby was the rabbits foot"
 The delightful card party given in Miss Leary's honor last evening by Miss Wood ward was charming compliment to a love- " and magnetic girl who is a native of Alabama, and connected by near ties of relationship with many of the prominent and influential families of the state. The parents of Miss Leary, Mir. and Mrs. W. T. Leary, previous to their removal to Att lanta were residents of Union Springs. and later Montgomery In returning to her na- tive state for brief 'ssit Miss Leary Is re- ceiving a very cordial welcome from old and new friends