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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07
MAY Be HEMMED IN.
But London Ridicules the idea of Anoths,
- Spanish Fleet Going to OPP
pose Dewey,


London. May 7.-Anxiety over the al
sencs Of news from Commodore Dewey
was clearly reflected In the lobbies Of
the house of commons last evening
where the general subject of CONVEX.
sation was the uncertainty as to Ma.
Mia. Sinister speculations were In.
dulged In, and 1t was pointed out that
there were trading steamers under thu
British flag in Manila bay on Sunday
AS apparently none of them left after
the naval battle, it looks as though
they apprehend danger in passing out
by Corregidor Island. They can hardly
be awaiting cargoes II the town ha.
been bombarded. while there would b,
plainly of foreigners in that event
anxious to embark
1t is not believed that Commodore
Dewey has met with disaster but it /.
the universal opinion that he has en-.
countered unexpected resistance, ant
is not in position to spare vessel IL
carry dispatches. Another suggestive
explanation is that Commodore Dewe,
has not succeeded In obtaining contro
OF the iand telegraph lines to Bolinal
connecting Manila with the Hong Kona
cable.
The stories of another Spanish fleet
going to the Philippines are regarded
here as simply ridiculous. 1t is con
sidered extremely improbable that Z
naval battle will take place in tn.
vicinity Of Porto Rico so early as Sun.
day. as any attempt by Spain to en-
gage in such a conflict with singl,
squadron would be to court disaster
1t is supposed that the admiral of thu
Cape Verde squadron may be trying t.
draw the enemy toward point wher
he could be reinforced by the reserve
ships from Cadiz, and where he woult
be fighting within easier reach of Span,
ish ports.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07

taste OF soldier life at Camp Tunnel since
they went into camp on Tuesday week.
fhe weather has been anything but agree
able. From present appearance the
weather on Sunday promises to be rainy
bat old probabilities say it will be fair
and warm. Ii so the special trait which
Is advertised to be run to Middletown will
take down several hundred persons from
this city alone. Those who have joined
the militia have begun to find out THAT it
Is not all play but considerable work in
drilling and doing picket duty. Still with
ptoper care it will be the making of many
n young man who is wearing thu bu,.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07

$500 Pants to order. Several single pairs
to close out, worth 81 S. Lockyers sos
Market street,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07
DOTS.

Tho annual meeting of tho Junior Aux.
ilnrv Of tho diocese Of Delaware meets In
It, Johns church to day
Work on tho Old Bay Limo stca mcr
bull ing at the yard Of the Harlan and
!l"llingsworth company is progressing
rnp!dly.
The Joint committee of the gcd and In.
dig 'ut Relief fund will hold n meeting at
the #Igwaln 10 night a II tho members are
?1,.aS.vd TO be present.
llcrc will DO revival services each after
noon and evening of next week IN Kings
wood NJ. Il. Church. Kew. r. II. CoErsey
will have charge OF tho Afternoon services
from tri u,+..s
Ihc Sunday School "O1m OF Asbury N
T.. church which has been repaired AMI rc-
carpcted will be opened next Sunday at
tarnoon at 2 o clock Addresses will he
matiG by cur County President Mr., Peter
Is Ayers, our State President H. :. Guldcy
and ". X. Crosby The public is invited.
Tho Wilmington Bicycle Club will run
to GOiicld BeHch to morrow, leaving the
club house at 9 0 ClCciI
The Indian Association will meet Oh
Monday, May q at $3.50 p. M, at tbs rOilr
of the president, Mrs. William NJ. Nrein,
HOB Delaware avenue.
Tho Y. NJ G. A. will hold another ".
trjotiG meeting To morrow afternoon Ht g.
A. o clock An address will be made by The
RBv. j. W. Easley of Brhadywino NJ. r.
church, Oh The Natiol Call"
Little Maud Davis while rlaeing IN
BraOhywinC Park yesterday afternoon. foil
on n rock, cutting her face and breaking
her nose. She was cared for by one Of tho
park guards and later was sent 10 her
home
An adjourned meeting Of the Whining
ton Sunday School Union will lie held in
st. PauI's NJ. h Church on the evening
of May II. Officers for the ensuing year
will DO elected.
Mrs. u. H. Monroe will deliver her great
lecture on John Wesley to morrow even
ing in Epworth NJ. Il church at 8 clock.
So Imported Fancy stripe Worstcd
Trousers to order, worth 81, I.ockycr :, sos
Market street
Taylor and Fulierton's Blood Purifier
for oil diseases resulting fiom impurs
blood. Prepared by W. G. Taylor, No, SO2
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07
FINANCE and TRADE.
Dsways Great Victory has an In
spiriting Effect.
REMARKABLE RISE IN WHEAT.

1t Was Largely Duo to the Removal
of Duties by France and the Prohi-
billion of Exports by Russia, Show.
ing Extraordinary Needs Abroad.
New York. May 7.-R. G. Dun &
Co.'S weekly review of trade says: A
state of war was SO greatly dreaded
by those who have seen nothing like
1t for more than 80 years that It's COM
ing has hurt less than its apprehension.
Especially since the victory at Manila
indicates the superiority Of the Ameri-
can navy, gun for gun, expectations
that the war will not last long has in
fuenced all markets. and stocks have
advanced the average Of prices for
railroads $2.79 per share. The general
condition of business has been ma
terially improved. One days work by
the officers and men at Manila has
given many days work to thousands
Of people at home of whom they knew
nothing, and has placed all American
industries and interests on a stronger
footing for any conceivable future.
The fact that gold Is now used ex-
clusively between the treasury and the
clearing house indicates the entire
freedom from apprehension about tina
currency or public credit.
The most sensational of all changes.
and the most practically important.
has been the rise in wheat-13 cents
during one days session, 211s cents
from Tuesday to Thursday night, and
25h cents for the week-throwing into
the shade all mast advances and all
cancellations. though reaction of liz
cents naturally followed IN Friday
Western rece,pts after raging less
than 1900, 900 bushels per week for four
months. have suddenly risen to more
than $500 900 bushels. Exports have not
been checked nv HIGHER nrioes az vet
but have cansed them amounting for
the week tn 2 ee4 a6e bushels f1our in.
Guided against 49s 1877 bushels from
Atlantic ports last wear. and h5ss4s
bushels, against es.5Os from Paeitio
The remarkable rice IN Thursday
was largely due to the removal Of
duties nv France and to the nrohibition
Of exnorts nv Russia both showing +ha
extra ordinarv needs abroad so that tn,
rise of 251h cents for the wall ia no+
without excuse. Corn failed tn ad.
vance corresnondinp,v thonph tho ex.
norris were 2 OoO OoO against . 725 04a
last wear the apgreeate since Jnlv I
having been 17S 0I, O0O bushe,s larger
than ever hefore to date although
what exnorts beve a1so haen larger
than lsst ve.r far oro,ter than In
ordinary years and nearly tho laree.t
on rooora
In5,,st,;os how. rooo;,,.a q ,,o,aorf,,,
s+i,o,,l,,s fron, tho oo,,,iot;o, tbot hos
tiIitias will not lsst Ions and From,
heavy government orders peeidea
gre.t don,ond for ,,too1 ,1ates ond otho,
iro, nroa,o+. a,a or,,,,,,n;.io, GOV.
- 49,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07

Elizabeth, N. j., May Louis Reset
was found guilty yesterday of murder
in the first degree. George Mensherde,
who was jointly indicted with Resell for
the crime, may escape first degree con-
viction for having turned states evil
dence. While Town Committeeman
James Phipps and his aged colored
housekeeper, Mary Davis, were in tho
kitchen two masked men entered for
the purpose Of robbery, and without
word pounded them with clubs. Fhiprs
received injuries which resulted in his
death, while his housekeeper, although
injured severely, recovered
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07

CHARLES II Ten Wcoges, tho retiring
secretary Of the Board Of Health has nllho
worry efficient official and tho iirPUE;i-
Clurt.siss shown its representatives. He
wa always obliging and nothing was
too much trouble to him in giving The in
formation sought at his unioc IL rn,rcs
with the wishes OF tho public and press.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07
GA STozIA.
Bears the nIhe Kind You Have Always Bong
Signature sf I/M2Zzzx
To Build a Row of Houses.

Peter A. Horty will erect a row of
houses OH Lombard street between Tenth
and Eleventh streets. Architect E. L.
Rice has prepared the plans. They are
for two story structures, with thess,excep-
ton Of the corner property, which will DO
three stories The houses VIII be of pressed
brick, will have galvanized iron cornices,
stone trimmings. front porches, Interior
finished in hard wood, and with modern
Improvements and appliances. The front
windows will be OF plate glass.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07
Killing Rioters in Italy.

Rome May There were renewed
bread riots at Pavia Thursday even
ing. The rioters stretched chains
across the streets in order to prevent
cavalry charges. Several soldiers and
civilians were injured. A riotous mob
surrounded detachment of troops at
Sesto Fiorntino and the soldiers fired
a volley, killing three Of their assail-
ants and woundng four others. There
We're fresh disorders at Prato, ten miles
northwest of Florence, yesterday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07

PARSOT o. {. Burt, Of + Idystone, Pa,
Intending to preach u patriotic sermon OH
three flags the United States, .Clban and
Spanish flags. by some oversight tho
Spani.h flag wH4 accidentally placed in the
wintOw of the parsonage and when the
people e3pta it they congregated in
crowds and were for stoning tho hou 50
when tho preacher explained tho Use the
flag was 70 be put III Illustrating his ser
mon on 81 nlay
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07
HOME GUARDS UNPOPULAR.
Ascruits- Kissed the MiIitiamen WHO
REFUSED tn Enlist.

Refused to Enlist.
New York. May lizard drill work,
designed to season" the men as rap
IDLY as possible. has been In progress
with but short intermissions at the
mobilization camps of the New York
volunteer guardsmen-Camp Black, at
Hampstead Plains, and Camp Town
send, at Peekskill. The same method
OF working the men into shape was
continued at Camp Voorhees,, at Sea
Girt, where the New Jersey troops are
stationed.
The Thirteenth regiment moved out
Of Camp Black yesterday afternoon.
bound for its armory in Brooklyn
About One-third of the men remained
and will be drafted in the Fourteenth
regiment. The order directing Colonel
Watson and such Of his men who did
not intend to offer their services to the
government to leave the camp came
suddenly. The men were in a turmoil
at once, and the men intending to re-
main went about the regiments streets
asking their comrades to uphold the
honor of the regiment and remain.
They, in turn, were asked by these
VINO would not volunteer to return to
Brooklyn and hold the regiment intact.
Commanding officers of other regi-
ments were besieged by their men to
allow them to leave the guard lines to-
see the Thirteenth start for home.
This was recognized as an attempt to
organize a hostile demonstration, and
all requests of this kind were refused
at that time.
As the Thirteenth filed out they pass
ed the Fourteenth regiment, every man
Of whom was lined up Just inside the
guard lines. Groans and Kisses greet
ed them, and despite the orders of the
officers the men could not be restrain
ed. The Fourteenth needs men to fill
out its ranks to the regulation 10 COM
pany formation, and just few of the
men remained from the Thirteenth to
make the number.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07
Looking for the Spanish Fleet.

San Juan de Porto Rico, via Port au
Primes, Hayti, May 8.-rhe Spanish Cupo
Verde fleet is expected hcrsdaily and great
preparations for its reception have been
made. Orders have been received to pre-
pare 10000 rations for the feet. This no
tlce emanatei from high Spanish official,
and is probably misleading.
Nevertheless al indica ions point to its
truth. The harbor has been claered Of
vessels to make room for the anchorage Of
the fleet All merchantmen have been
pulled up under the protection of the hills.
fearing bombardment tomorrow by he
American fl let, news of whose coming tho
cables have cprrOborated.
The channel has been thoroughly min cd
and The buoys all changed. The wreck of
the CristoDal Colon is IN the centre of the
channel, with the mas still showing. At
the appearance of hostile fleet, the au-
thoritiei will remove the buoys and cut
the lnasts of the wreck.
The Spanisher liner Alfonso XIII has
arrived in port with large cargo of pre-
visions and ammunition The Isabella is
tn only warsh!p here
MOVEMENT OF FLYING SQUADRON.
O.d Point Comfort, May g. On Board
the Flagship Brooklyn, Off Fort Monroe.
To-day's developments in the flying
squadron would seem to indicate that
Commodore Schley, one of the best STRAIT.
cgists and most daring men in the navy,
will be given chance for action within u
few days,
The cruiser Minneapolis arrived hero
this afternoon at 5 o'clock and the New
Orleans will be here early in the morning.
These additions made a squadron Of ex-
ceptional fighting ability. The New Or
leans as % fighter is superior to the Column
bin, which was detached and he Scorpion
with her splendid armament, helps fiji out
squadron that will give ~ good account
of itself.
The Minneapolis was ordered up to New.
port News for coal Immediately upon her
arrival aud will be couled tonight. Flag
Lieu ennnt Sears ordering hurry job.
If the New Orleans gets here to morrow
she will be conled immediately and with
the addition Of the tug Fowler as a water
bout and the collier jus. attached the lly'
ing squadron will BIO completed.
Why pay s25 for suit when you can
buy the self same for SIS at Lockyor'S, sos
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07

q ANOTHER excursion from down the = ate
will be given on next Thursday and Fri.
day the 18th and 3th inst, Thus far 10
matter by our merchants VITO are the only
ones benefited by these eycur-iOns. We
hope to sea tbs coming trade DAY excur
sions u success, but are afraid that tho
thing is being overuone.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07
Recruiting Goes on.

The recruiting officers at the Armory
yesterday recruited fifty men, The officers
will remain at the Armory until o'clock
this afternoon. They will then be sue.
cerded by Lieutenant George W. Sasse Of
Company d, who will be at the building
several days. The proposed naval reserves
again drilled at the Armory last evening
under the direction Of Il. b. T. Springer.
Tho rcgilnental band also rehearscd 1t
has now thirteen members.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07
Hurrying to Manila for Dlspat ches.

London, May THE Exchange Tele-
graph company asserts on the highest
authority that the United States dis
patch boat Hugh McCulloch when she
reached Mrs bay, near Hong Kong, a
few days ago heard of the victory of
Commodore Deweys squadron and
hurried back to Manila for dispatches,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07
ADJUSTMENTS

All who cannot attend the afternoon ex-
hibitions of Buffalo Bills Wild West and
Congress of. Rough Riders of the World
are given the most po,itive assurance that
the evening performances are equally
complete, in every .raspcct There are no
menagerie and other tents TO be torn down
no heavy cages and chariots to haul moth
ing whatever requiring the curtailment
and rush of the circus. The night exhi.
Billions are illuminated with $50 0OO candle
power arc lights and two electric search
lights supplied by the two largest portable
dynamos in the world. practically max
ing the grand arena as light MS DAY. VIII
be seen in Wilmington May 10 at Front
and Union streets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07
Look For Porto RIcO's CAPTURE

Washington, d, c.. May ct is OK
pected in Administration circles that Porto
Rico will be taken by tho United $
tomorrow. Secretary Long infor d
Cabinet tO.lay that he would have q, 49,
thing 10 report from Admiral Sampson )
fleet Tomorrow or Sunday. The Secre.
tary meant that Porto Rico will be seized,
and that he would have word Immediately.
1t is the intention Of the Navy Department.
to mako the news public Immediately
upon its receipt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07
"a TOT Z a.
Bears tho n The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature q. &xXAzzZn/
Grand Concert.

A grand concert will be given at Lafay-
etc Hotel, No. sos Marke5 street, COM
mencing Thursday, May 9th at p. III.
Mr.. Sharkey has secured the services of
two noted musicians, Mon,ignor Adolpho
s'olvr, guitar, and Vincengo Bartan0va,
mandolin. The concerts will continue for
one week. Lovers Of good vocal and in
strumental music should stop in md hear
them.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07
Sent a Protest to Portugal,

Lisbon, May 1.-THE Portuguese gov
eminent has received formal protest
from the government of the United
States against the dispatch of 900 cases
of ammunition and provisions from the
port of Lisbon on April 20, two days
after war between Spain and the United
States had been declared, both the am
munition and the provisions having
been forwarded to the Spanish squad
ron which was then at anchor off st.
Vincent, Cape Verde islands, apparent
ly threatening an offensive movement
against the United States.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07
Notice!

All members of Star Of Delaware Lodge
No. /. Shepherds OF Bethlehem, are mott
fed to meet in their new hall 4th and King
streets every Monday evening. BY order of
the Trustees. ID. Bowen, Chairman.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07
Tho FLYING Squadron Complete.

Fort Monroe, May Yesterdays de-
volnpments In tie flying squadrGb
would seem to Indicate that COr,n,.-
dore Schley one of the best stratcgis,s
and most daring men in the navy. Will
be given chance for action within
few days. The cruiser minneapolis az
rived here last evening and the New
Orleans arrived early this morning,
These additions make squadron It
exceptional fighting aAiiity. Che \ "
Orleans as a fighting ship ie superior
to the Columbia, which "as detach"G,
and the Scorpion, with her sp.e I'D
ornament. helps fiji cut a squadron
hat VIII give good account Of it.H.k
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07
Emperor Williams Neutrality,

Berlin, May I'm a speech from the
throne yesterday at the closing of the
reichstag, Emperor William said: 1.-THE
government will fulfill the duties in
volved by its neutral position, hut, on
the other hand, it will protect, so far as
possible, German navigation and COM
merce from molestation or injury"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07

ANOTHER awful catastrophe came uear
occurring iu tho vicinity Of DnPonts pow
Ger works A soldier Oh duty hoard IL bag
Of charcoal fall and shot off his gun. An
s'hcr Spanish spy was supposed to bs
lurking around The powder wo:ks.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07
Embezzling Treasurer in Mexico

Boston, May THE police of this
city have received information which
leads them to believe that Lewis War;
ner, the treasurer of the Hampshire
County Savings bank, who is wanted
for embezzlement, is now in Mexico.
The police of that country will be noti-
fed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07
Seizing Britons' Property,

Liverpool, May 7.-Steamers arriving
today from the Canaries report that
the United States consul at Las Palmas
left suddenly with plans of Las Palmas
harbor. They say also that there are
$4,000 Spanish troops in Gram Canaria
alone under General Sugara, most of
whom are armed with Mausers. Every
Spaniard and Canarian had been
pressed into the service, and the BUSH
ness of fruit picking was left to the
women. The military authorities were
taking possession of buildings belong
ing to British subjects, for which they
refused to pay.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07
Polo Kicked Out of Canada,

Toronto, May Tt is believed here
that Polo Bernabe's departure from
Toronto yesterday was due to repre-
sentation from Lord Salisbury, based
on report by the British ambassa-
dor at Washington, Sir Julian Paunce-
fote, that American opinion was OPP
posed to Senior Polo remaining in Cam
ada.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07
YESTERDAYS BASEBALL GAMES.

National League.
At Boston-New York, I; Boston, s. At
Brooklyn-Brookyn 10; Washington, 9.
Eastern League.
At Observation-Disclosures, 7; Wilkes
barre, s. At Springfield Springfield 10;
Montreal, 8. At rovidence--Toronto, II;
Providence 4.
Atlantic League.
At Hartford 12 innings) Lancaster, 3;
Hartford, 2. At Paterson-Paterson, 9;
Newark, 2. At Norfolk Norfolk, 6: AL
lentown. 2.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07

The decision Of the government to pay
the expenses Of Camp Tunnel from TIL,
time that the men volunteered to en- er the
se!vice of the government will save the
STATE some twenty-five thousand du,lars,
probably prevent the Issuing Of bonds for
Who purpose of rcplcnishing the State
Ereasury Tho old saying that Cncle
Sam Is rich enough to buy us /; farm has
been verified by this action of the Coy
eminent The men OF Camp Tunnel arc
Icing examined as fast as possible and by
aext Monday those who have baen found
physically able will be must rcd INFO the
Unitel States service.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07

The mines around Fort Delaware have
caused an order to DO issued prohibiting
fishing in the neighborhood. This order
regards between Delaware City and Rcedy
Island Point.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07

JosErn WiggIcsworth the newly elected
re?retary Of tho Beard of Health, Is well
sd AS an executive otll4eg for two yyars and
hasa practical knowledge Of the routine OF
the office. He is known rs u Regular and
ceived the unanimous endorsement of
tie party IN his application for the posi-
ton. He is obligng aud easy of approach
anil We pre'lic' will fiji the Office to which
b, was elected with credit to himself and
bis party.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07
A Cul,an's Liberal OHcr.

New York, May 7.--Nnrino Polnares,
a wealthy Cuban, engaged in the ship
ping and commission business In this
city, has offered to the United States
navy one-half Of the entire OUTPUT Of
a large fee plant owned by him nj
CaibaTien, Cuba. Secretary Long has
notified Admiral Sampson, of the
blockading fleet. that the ice has bHc.i
placed at the disposal OF his shis ).
Caibarien is looted 1870 miles east ~
Havana, ami is practically in the pos
session of the United States. Mr..
Fomarcs has notified his manager that
IL the United States navy sends boats
ashore he is to turn over to them on"-
half Of the output. The profits OF tbs
remaining half are to lay for The cx-
pcnse Of running The plant.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-07

CHIEF Dolap has 0rdera all BOYS Caught
. Hing newspapers Hftcr0 q clock at night
TO be arrested, that is If cr first being uo,i.
fled of the order by the uuic' We com
mend the Chicffor his foresight in is uing
such an order as he newsboys have become
an intolerablc NUISANCE, crying their war
whoops after bed time. The oder will h.
hailed with delight by thusA who have VA
more than one occasion been fooled III O
purchasing the fake extras Young bows
oil .. Tho streets before 9 o'clock Il night.