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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
Arrangements for Speedy Com
muniCatiOn by Telegraph
and Telephone.
PLANTS ARRANGED ON WAGONS
They Can be Driven Rapidly
From Place to Place, Pay
ing Out Wire as They Go
ITO be Sent to the
Front as Rapidly
as ossiblc.

Washington. July 90. The very latest
development in field telegraphy and
telephony was represented In hand
somely equipped, double horse wagon
that was driven into the cnurt yard of
the War Department, yesterday, for
the inspection of tho military officers
there.
Tina wagon is one of 20, designed by
Col. Strong, assisted by Major Dun
woods OF the Signal Corps, to con
struct flying telegraph lines over battle
fields 80 as to maintain army head
quarters in communication with heads
of divisions and with the central
authorities at Washington.
This wagon has four folding tables
which, when thrown up, form desks
upon which are placed a act Of tele-
graph and telephone Instruments. The
batteries are carried beneath the seats
while the coils of wire arc go arranged
as to be strung out as fast as the wagor
can be driven.
The wngon is intended to be followed
by heavier vehicle containing lances,
spare coils OF wire, and even SECTIONS o.
submarine cables, go that no obstacle!
to telegsaphic communication will b,
afforded by considerable stream o
water. The wagons will be aent to thu
front as rapidly rs possible.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Snow iii, Md, July 25.-Sampson
Harmon, the original Of tho leading char
acter in George Alfred Townsend's novel,
.'The Entailed Hat" died near Snow
Hill, Saturday. He claimed to be 40
years old, and the Oldest inhabitants of
Worcester agree that he was over nun
dred. sampson had an iron constitution.
He was swift Of foot and delighted to run
down rabbits until he was fifty years old.
He could ontrnn most dogs, and many
years ago led pack OF hounds in a deer
chase. His bed was q cot with u wide
board for the bottom, and it is said that
he used it SO often as u reclining place
that his entire figure was worn In it SO to
be visible.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
THE WRECKED SPANISH SHIPS.

An Examination ct Their Condition Proves
That the Maine Was Destroyed by an
Outside Explosion.
on Santiago do Cuba, July II. -
"Apy doubt that may have existed that
the Maine was blown up by an outsiue
explosion has been dissolved by the ex-
animation of the destroyed Spanish
ships, " said member of the Board OF
Survey that examined the remnants OF
Admiral Ceryera's fleet
"Of four ships examined three had
bean blow up by their magazines, he
continued. "and Of these, one bad every
magazine exploded and turpedoes in nd
diti0n, yet on nome OF them was the
same effect as that produced by the eS-
plosion on the Maine. There was no
upheavHl Of the keel and little bullying
of the plates excapt in the immediate
vicinity of the explosion. The effect
was nearly altogether upward, In some
cases the protective deck being lifted /;
but outside of the Hpriuging of few
plates, tho hulls were intact.
The examination OF the wrecks of the
Spanish ships three of which were
burned and all their magazines Ok
ploded, was made, first for the purpose
of aecertaining this effect of American
gunnery and secondly TO find the effect
Of internal explosion. Both subjecta
bore upon the Maine incident, rs noted
above, and the awful effect OF we'll
aimed shots was demonstrated In the
rapid sinking of the fleet.
When il ia remembered that the Al
mirante Oqueudo anil the lnfanta
Maria Teresa were both sunk within
40 minutes of the time they left the
entrance of Santiago harbor, tho work
of American gunnerH may we'll be ron-
sidered as remarkable. The Almiraute
Oquendo was struck over 30 times and
the Infanta Maria Teresa 81 tunes, but
by larger proiectiles.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
u'AK TAX STAMPS.

Various Glasses OF BusIn-us Men eau Make
Application at tho Local Internal Reve-
nus once.
Deputy Collector Of Internal Revenue
Wells ON Saturday received a letter
from Collector Parlett informing him
that special war tax stamps for the fol-
lowing classes OF taxpayers have been
received from the department at Wash
ington and will be ready far distribu-
tion at tue Baltimore office next
Wednesday,: Brokers, custom house
brokers, commercial brokers. pawn
brokers, dealers in leaf tohacca. dealers
in tobacco whose annual sales EXCEED
30, 600 pounds, manufacturers Of tobacco
and cigars, proprietors of cirnnses,
theatres, museums aud onncert b Ills,
proprietors or ngents tor NIL public ex-
hibitions or shows and proprietors of
bowling alleys and billiard rooms.
AL such taxpayers who do not make
application anu pay the amount OF the
tax before July 3lst will be liable to a
penalty of 30 per cent.
Proprietors of more than one bowling
alley or billiard or pool table are re-
CURED to make one application for all,
but must pay a separate tax for each
alley or table.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Porto Rico, says the Boston Trans.
oript, 10 the most densely populated
region in the New World. With an
area OF l08 by 40 miles IL has a popula-
tion Of between 800, 200 and 800, GOO
souls. or these about $4,000 are resi-
dents of the principal towns, San uan,
Ponce and San German, Ponce being
the most populous. Mayaguez, HUI
macao and Aguadilla are also cousid-
cradle towns. These facts imply a
large number of villages in. the rural
districts and correspondingly easy com
nunioationa. In the province of San
lingo do Cuba our troops found that
what were put down on maps as roads
were nothing but cart tracks in many
places. Porto Rico, on the other hand,
possesses many fair roads and some
that ars notably good. Thus from a
point near Humsuao to San Juan,
about forty miles distant, runs an ex-
cellent military rnnd built by the
Spaniards. Outside of Ponce there are
fair roads loading toward San Juan,
and the crowded state of the population
has made communication between vii
lagas available for military use much
more common than they sre in Cuba,
where the distances are often mag
niticent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
rnn rosrMAsrERsnle.
Col. Moore May Serve the People fol
Another Month.

Col. Moore May Serve the People for
Another Month.
1t wac stated Monday by d Regular Re-
publican who is prominent in the coun-
cils of his party that Postmaster Enoch
Moore ia lisely to continue in charge OF
the posto.fce for the remainder Of July,
at least, and unless there is IA change in
the condition of things, from Repub.
licap point of view, he may be there
another full month.
A friend OF Washington Hastings said
Mr.. Hastings had received assurance
from high authority that he was to be
selected when the proper time arrived.
but as WIS. Quigley has been endorsed
SO largely by the rank and file, it seems
probable that it will DO necessary to dc
something that will not appear like
ignoring the desires of those who hnvt
gone to the trouble to endUrse MIR.
Quigley. just how to get around thii
difficulty is not clear, and while ar
effort is being made to arrive at {
solution of the problem Dol. Moore j,
likely to continue to direct the affair
of tina postofllce.
Some of the leaders fear that tn,
Quigley men will become offended il
they are ignored, but what the actIa
result would be is matter Of con
| lecture.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

The vacations of many are spent upon
the decks of that popular excursion
steamer. You find agreeable compan
ionship at all times, owing to the able
and carefully management Grabbing
and fishing IRE taken advantage Of !;
that fine sport always TO be found at
Woodland Beach. Many large catches
have been made. This drinking winter
at the beach is taken fran an artesiap
we'll 500 feet deep. amt u grand flow Ut
pure water is distributed throughout
the excursion grounds by many
hydrants placed at various points.
Don't forget the water here is as salt
as the ocean, and a well appointed
bathhouse. in charge OF Mr.. A. Cor
derey. Tables, chairs and benches in
abuudancs for family picnic parties.
The owners OF the Clyde and beach are
onu, and the time so divided-four
hours going, four hours at Beach, four
hours notwithstanding the entire
time a round of pleasure. Everything
is provided for the comfort and conven.
ience Of all, especially tho ladies and
children.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Monday morning Capt. S. @. Chase,
late MASTER Of the ateel yacht
Josephine. owned by p. A. b. Widener
and sold to the government for use as
an auxiliary, arrived In Wilmington.
To reporter of The Gazette, Capt.
ing of vessel for Mr.. Widener that
the latter would have vessel built as
soon as be and the builders could come
20 termH. The war, he said, had a
tendency TO raise the cost of material.
and II they agree upon figure it is
likely that vessel will be built at
this place. The vessel would be about
$50 feet in length and would surpass
any vessel Of the kind afloat.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

The two range lights below New
Castle as well as the other range lights
along the Delaware River are again
lighted and the passing of the steamers
by the several forts at night is again
allowed. Col. Raymond has force of
men removing the mines in the vicinity
of Fort Delaware. The mines are being
storad in. the fort at the present. 1t is
the intention of the government officers
to have the mines removed TO League
Island later.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
RIon EST IN rHe woKLD.
Glowing Report of tn. Great Wealth OF
Kiondtke Region.

San Francisco. CAL, July %. d
II. Hines, who represents Now You
syndicate. has returned from the KIDD
dixie. whcih he regards as the richeI
mining region iu the world. He sa
in an interview:
"what greatly impressed me ia th|
wealth and sxteut Of the bench claim,
As an instance, saw claim on III
ninth tier in French Gulch which al
pearvd to be 1000 feet above the cred
bed, which was turning out 81, 900 n
day. What extent of territory this cla|
OF ground covers no mum knows, and ~
development Of the diggiuga probabI
will occupy years. AS to quartz ledeu
after careful investigation am etronN
inclined to the belief that theSNssi;
longer exist in that region. AZ to q
future possibilities l would say th
they are apparently immense. ("
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
Spanish Notifications at Ripe
Bay Destroyed and a Span
iSh Gunh0at Sunk.
OUR SIDE DID NOT LOSE A MAN
But the Spanish Losses Must
Have Been Heavy--Effec-
tive Work by the To-
peka, Annapolis,
Wasp and
Leyden.

Key West, Fla, July 20. a. m. =
The United States gunboats Topeka.
Annapolis, Wasp and Leyden silenced
the Spanish Notifications 10 Nipe Bay,
on the northern coast OF the Province
of Santiago do Cuba, on Thursday, and
sank the Spanish gunDont Juau Jorge.
which lay in the harbor.
Her crew escaped in small boats
under a heavy lire from the Leydeu.
The four ships mentioned. which had
entered under orders from Rear Ad-
miral Sampson, pounded the forts for
an hour, when the Spanish flag was
hauled down.
Tho Americans did not lose man,
but the Spanish lass must have been
heavy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Death of "a Young society Man In Bal
more, the Result OF an Assault

Death of IA Young Society Man in Baitl
more, the Result OF an Assault.
Baltimore. Md, July 23.-J. Houel
Cottman. Jr., a young society man ani
son Of j. Hough Cottman, the we'll
known broker, with whom he was assO
ciated in business, died at Johns Hop|
kins Hospital today from the effects d
Injuries received in a mysterious mRr|
ner.
Early yesterday morning young Cott
man was found in semi conscious corl
dition beside an electric railway traca
near Tho Kennels in Baltimore county
lie was covered with blood, and muf
INJURED something about being ATTACKED
by unknown men. His skull was frac'
tured and be was otherwise cut and
burised.
No attempt had apparently ben
made to rob the young man. lie did
not recover consciousness sufficiently to
explain his condition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Claymont NJ. E. Church, after
alterations and repairs to cost of
between $500 and $500, was reopened
yesterday, with all-day services. Pre-
siding Elder Robert Watt preached in
the morning, the Rev Mr.. Perkenpine
Of Marcus Hook, Pa, in the afternoon
and the pastor, the Rev. George II.
Tompkins, in the evening. Children d
meeting was held at o'clock in the
afternoon, and an Epworth League
meeting ct $50 in the evening. The
subscriptions received during the day
towards the cost OF the improvements
amounted to about $500.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
PUSSY CONTRIBUTED.
Her Two Kittens We're sold for the Bene
of the Fresh AIR Fund.

Her Two Kittens We're sold for the Benefit
of the Fresh AR Fund.
An interesting incident occurred at a
lawn party givan by three little girls
on Saturday afternoon. in the yard of
Dr. j. W. Williamson's residence, No.
SIG West. street. The party WAS given
for the benefit of the fresh air. fund
OF the Associated Charities. In tho
course of the afternoon a mother cat
appeared ON the scene carrying a
kitten, which she deposited ON the
lawn. She went away and returned
with another kitten which she liks
wise deposited on the lawn. These
two cute little visitors. being accepted
as for sale, were put up at auction and
each brought 10 cents. This money
was added to the receipts OF the fair,
and so pussy contributed to the fresh
air fund. The total receipts wore Sl3. 90
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
North carol,nas Quota.

Washington, July %. Gov. Russell
Of North Carolinn, in dispatch to The
Associated Press denied the accuracy
of the statements by the War Depart.
ment that North Carolina has been
slow In Offering volunteers and has not
raised Its quota of troops as called for
10 the Presidents two proclamations.
lie adds; Our three regiments we're
organized promptly and large numbers
have been offered in excess of the
guotn. y
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Quean Wilhelmina of Holland is said
to have already made her cnoice of n
husband, the favored one being Prince
William of Wied. This choice of hers
has its history. The Princess Pauline
of Wurtemberg, daughter Of the King,
is her very infinite friend, aud has
married the Princess slider brother.
Before she was engaged to be married
the Princess passed part of tho year
with her friend in Holland, and the
two young princesses decided to marry
two brothers. and 80 seq each othor
very often. This is why the young
Queen Of the netherlands has been in
different to all the other suilors for her
hand.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
ANOTHER PRIZE TAKEN.
A british Steamer, which Tried to l
the Biockaue at Cieufuegor.

A british Steamer, which Tried to Run
the Biocksue at ,Cienfuegos.
Key West, Fla. July 81. $50 a. nj.
The British steamer Newfoundland.
loaded with food supplies was captured
by the MayHower on Tuesday off Cien-
fuegos, into which harbor she was
heading. Two blank ahots across her
bows brought her to and the May
flower put prize crew on board OF her
and sent her into Charleston, s. G..
The Newfoundland left Halifax, MS. i,
on July 9th.
The May6ower has on board five
Cubans who wero picked up at various
times by the ships OF the hlockading
fleet. They had fled from Havana and
other Cuban ports to sscaps starvation,
as the condition of affairs ashore il
Cuba grows worse daily.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

At an early hour on Saturday morn
ing thieves attempted to onter the
grocery and liquor store of Fergus
Kelley at Chestnut and jackson streets
by pryine off side shutter. Mr.. Kelley
was awakened by the noisu and raising
tho window sash inquired what was
wanted. Then the men ran off. Sun
day morning at .. AS o'clock an attempt
was made to enter the barber shop OF
Wilbur Stewart on Eighth street near
King. The shutter was pried off By
the would-Se burglar and fell to the
pavement. The nu0e frightened the
man aWav
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

The latest styles show very markedly
the differences between this and last
years fashions, and the gowns now
sent out may be relied upon ns being
hints for what will be worn during the
winter. The blouse effects are very
rnnidly giving place to tightfitting
waists, slseves are shrinking and over
ton, taken from iIarper's Bazaar, shows
onarmingly objective gown of black
peau de sole. This gown has the front
made in princess style, two narrow
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

William q. II, Colquhoun, who has
received his commission AZ quarter
master in tho regular army, with the
rank OF captain, was sworn in by Judge
Edward g. Bradford at the Federal
Building, on Monday. lie swore to
faithfully purform his duties, to sup
port tine Constitution and to defend
the country against foreign and do
nestle enemies. He has not yet been
assigned to duty.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

May Not BE Built Until After the War
nvar

May Not BE Built Until After the War is
Over.
Kent county man who was in Will
mington today, in reply TO inquiry con-
corning the prosreuts for establishing
trolley traffic between Dover and Mil
ford and Dover and the bay shore. said
he was Of the opinion that there would
not be much done until after the close
oil tho war, and it is hardly likely that
proposed route.
Ii is true, however, he explained,
that early in the spring negotiations
we're we'll under way and the indica'
tiuns at that tins were that the work
would be well under way by this time,
but tho matter has been delayed. 1t il
hoped by some Of the promoters. how
over, to accomplish something materia
next spring and summer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

The train leaving this city over the p,
w. & B. railroad daily at SOB p, M, will
stop at Bay View in order to connect
leaving this city at 1856 daily except
Sunday will no longer connect with the
steamers of the line.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Walls and sunshades cannot prevent the
summer sun from embrowning your COM
plexions; but "Glenn's Sulphur Soap" will
speedily restore them II duly applied ac-
cording to directions. The great charm Of
the effect IL produces TO be artificial. Moth
ing can be more natural than the soft velvet
texture it imparts to the skin, with the
tinge of rose which IL leaves on the ton
pallid cheek. Beware of counterfeits. Sold
by druggists. "liill's Instantaneous Hair
Dye" introduced about the same time with
"Glenn,s sulphur SOAP" is an equally val,l.
able article, although iifiv per cent CHEAPER
than the most yaunted Dyes in the market,
These two speciaties have no rivals either
in this country or in Europe
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
Organization of oolor.a p.opls.

Officers were elected by the Afro
American League on Friday as follows:
President, William M. Winston; Vice
President, Joseph t. Brinkley; Core
spending Secretary, Isaac w. Howard;
Recording Secretary, Joseph w. Gumby;
Treasurer, Wilson Wiggins; Sergeant-at-
Arms, Walter Carter; Executive Com
mittee, Chairman,J, 4. Brinkley, William
Shockley, A. @, Sterling, Wilson Wig.
gins. Joseph W. Gumby, w. Carter, |.
w. Howard. 4
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

The Wawaset Driving Association has
completed arrangements for the two-day
meeting at Wawaset Park on August 23d
and Gath. The events will be as follows:
August 23d-2.40, trot and pace, purse,
500; $50, trot, purse, $500; 2.20, trot
and pace, purse, 5000; threo-quarter mile
dash, $50. August 24th--2.29, trot and
pace, purse, 5000; 2.24, trot and pace.
5000; 2.15. trot and pace, purse, $500;
three quarter mile dash, $50.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

pieces extending up form the skirt and
forming q bodice on the waist, which
opens on a vest Of plsated black
monsseline do sole. The rest of the
waist and the sleeves are composed of
bands of cream lace insertion and mar .
row silk stripes, with mousssline pleat.
ings at the top OF the sleeves. The skirt
is bordered with insertion and OPENS
on slender lace panel. The belt of the
material il narrow at the back and
widens to rosette at either side of the
front. ll
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
A Reducrlon In Wage. ornersd.

Chicago, ILL.,. July 25. The Amori
can Wire and Steel Co. has submitted
new acale Of wages to the employees Of
its wire, nail and galvanizing mills 81
Anderson, Ind. ana has olosod tic
mills down until the men accept Thu
new scale amounts practically to rs
duotion, though the officials claim ne'
machinery will keep wages at the sam,
level.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
s,,nm,n,ns oo,,,,,. :, 49,, n,,o,.

Liverpool, Eng. July %. = Th
british steamer Philadelphis, Capt
MnCalluG, on her arrival here on Sat
urday from Boston, was i'll icolIisio
with the Spanish steamer Soto, OF 64s
TINS. which had arrived here from
Spanish ports and was outward bound
Both vessels were damaged and had 10
go into dry dock.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Charles Mailanoszkos, Pole, of No.
7l4 Robinson street. was struck at
Water and King streets ON Saturday
night by special train carrying the
Third Pennsylvania Regiment. Ilis
right leg was cut Off at the knee, and
his lsft was mangled. lie died early
yesterday morning ut the Delaware
Hospital. He was 90 years old and un.
married.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Secretary wiggleaworth Of the Board
OF Health reports that during the weel.
ending at noon today there were 81
deaths. 8 births and 10 marriages. while
for the same period last year there were
81 deaths, 20 births and 8 marriages
During the current week there were
bodies brought mere, sent away and
coroner'e cases.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Tho Relief CorpR, Daughters of the
American Revolution, have received an
appeal for supplies for the hospital Mt
Fortress Monroe, such as night shirts,
paiamas. towels. wash cloths. CASTLE
soap. sheets, pillows, and 30 on. Miss
NAPLES, No. $40 Adams street, regent
of the Daughters of the American
Revolution, will receive the supplies
and forward them,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
10 Increase n. rrlce Or , potroleum.

Los Angeles. Cal. July 25-At ths|
hoard meeting Of the Oil prouucera|
Trustees today the price of their crude
petroleum will he advanced to 81. 10 a
barrel The chief reason for this adj
vance as explained by Secretary Stas1
burg is that the present supply above
ground is decreasing instead of in
creasiug,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

The civic Federation Of Chicago, issued,
last evening, a call for national confer.
ence, to be held at Saratoga Springs on
August 10Th and goth, to discuss the
future foreign policy of the United
States. The call is signed by over 900
representative men. Among the sigma.
lures Is the name Of Coy. Ebe w.
Tunnel.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Recent photographs of OK Gov. John
=. Cochran OF near Middletown, taken
in this CITY. show the ex-Govsrnor as a
very well preserved man. Several psr-
sons unacquainted with him, have mads
estimates on his age from tho picture.
The highest OF these estimates was 75
years, whereas Mr.. Cochran is %.
although he continues hale and hearty