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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28
SCHLEY DISAPPOINTED.
Fad Expected to Find Admiral Cervera's
Flying Squadron in the Harbor
of Cienfuepos

Key West, May 2S.-Part of Com
nodoro Schley's squadron sailed for
the west end of Cuba about noon on
Thursday, May 10. 1t consisted of the
Brooklyn, Texas. Massachusetts and
Scorpion. The Iowa sailed several
hours later. Tho advance guard of
Commodore Schley's fleet was at Glen
fuegos on Sunday last, where it was
Joined by the Iowa, Eagle and Vixen,
and later by the Marblehead.
Commodore Schley had an idea that
Admiral Cervera's squadron, which is
carrying guns and ammunition for Ha-
yana, would slip into Cienfuegos, which
has railroad communication with the
Cuban capital. Officers who have ar
rived here on the dispatch boats from
Commodore Schley's squadron say
there was disappointment in the fleet
when 1t was found the Spaniards were
not there. On Sunday the Scorpion
was sent scouting in the direction of
Santiago de Cuba, and on Tuesday of
this week, about dusk, Commodore
Commodore Schley's squadron steamed
toward that port. the torpedo boat Du-
pont leaving for Key West with dis
patches.
The Dupont's officers and men say
there was no firing at Cienfuegos while
they were with the fleet, which was up
to the hour Of its departure. The only
unusual incident was a slight injury to
the Dupont while coaling from the
Iowa in heavy sea.
The cruiser Marblehead left Key
West last Saturday, with the transport
Florida, to carry General Jose Lacret's
force of 400 men to some point in Cuba
not divulged. She lay in Key West
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28
HAWAII TO WELCOME OUR TROOPS

The Islands Have Been Formally Ten.
dercd TO Our Government.
San Francisco, May 2S.-The steamer
China, which stopped at Honolulu on
her way from the Orient, reports that
the people of that city were making
great preparations to receive the trans
port feet which left this city for Ma
nila and which will stop at Honolulu
en- route. The town was being deco
rated with flags and bunting, and the
freedom Of the city will be offered to
the men on the steamships
Tie Hawaiian Star published the fol-
lowing on May 10: "There is no doubt
whatever that the Hawaiian govern
ment has made distinct tender of the
Islands to the executive of the United
States. The news has been published
in many of the coast and eastern pa
pers, and has been denied The Star
is in a position to state that such
letter has been written, and that re-
ply to 1t is being awaited here. This
reply will probably reach Honolulu by
the next mail. The mere fact that the
transports are coming here and the
islands used as basis for supplies for
the Manila squadron makes a large
number Of people think the offer will
undoubtedly be accepted"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28
Brigadlers For the Philippines,

Washington. May 2S.-The brigadier
generals selected for the Philippines
expedition are G. A. Garretson, Of
Cleveland, o.: Francis " Greene, Of
New York, and Charles King, of Wis
consin. General Merritt, who is to be
military governor of the Philippines,
wired Adiutant General Corbin re-
questng that General King be sent
with him to the Philippines. General
King is the well known novelist and an
ex-officer of the United States army.
1t is understood, officially, that Har-
rison Gray Otis, editor of the Los
Angeles Times. who served with the
president during the civil war and who
was nominated yesterday to be a brig
adler general, will also 90 to the Phil
tppines.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28
BALLOONS IN WARFARE.
Distinguished French Aeronnut May
Enter UnCle Sam'S SerYlce.

Enter Uncle SANS Service.
New York, May 2S.-There were ship
ped to Governors Island yesterday from
the pier of the French line steamers
two big balloons and. equipments,
which the government has purchased
for use in army operations. They were
obtained from the French manufac-
turer of balloons and proprietor of the
captive balloon in Paris, Maurice NAL
let. M. Mallet is also in this country,
with Antony Varicle, both of them well
known aerOnauts. and it Is likely that
their services will be secured in con-
nccton with the use of balloons in
military operations in Cuba and Porto
Rico, and possibly in the Philippines.
M. Mallett has made no less than $50
ascenslons. and is regarded as an ac-
complished aeronaut in every respect.
The balloon used by Andree was built
by him In conjunction with M. La
chambre, of Paris.
The plan has been proposed Of send
ing one of the balloons now at Tampa
on suitable vessel of high speed to
join Commodore Schley's squadron,
and to use it in seeing just how the
alleged Spanish fleet is hidden away
In the Santiago harbor.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28

Howard Day Young of Argo and John
Boikcn Aiken, of Lincoln City, graduated
from tho State College for Culored Stu
dents yesterday. They receivel the de-
gree of Bachelor of Science.
A detachment of the soldiers from Fort
Delaware have been sent to the Delaware
City battery.
James Lord will act as Editor of the
Milford Herald during the absence Of
Colonel E. T. Cooper.
The body found in tho Delaware off
Fort Delaware was that of Charles As.
kan of Philadelphia. AS stated in the
REPUBLICAN yesterday Askams sister
came here yesterday from Philadelphia
Lewes will have bank.
The Queen Anne railroad has been
completed to Lewes.
The season at Rehoboth will shortly
open.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28
SCHLEY'S
SQUADRON
Was Off Cienfuegos Early
! in the Week
DID NOT FIND CERVERA.
And Then Steamed OFF Toward San
x4s~,, tiago de Cuba.
CERyERA IS UNDOUBTEDLY THERE

All Dispatches Tend to Confirm the Genera,
Belief That the Spanish Admiral's Fleet
Is Imprisoned at Santiago - Admiral
Sampson Receives AdvicsS From the
Commander of Our Flying Squadron
Marshal Rivera, Former Governor of the
Philippines, Declares "the American Rag
Shall Never Float Over the Walls q
Manila"
Jacksonville, Fla, May 2S.-A news
paper dispatch boat arrived here last
evening direct from Commodore
Echley's flying squadron off Cienfuegos,
with the following dispatches, dated
May 23:
The arrival Of the gunboat Hawk,
a converted yacht, put the flying
squadron this morning into a state of
ferment and anticipation. She brought
news that the Spanish squadron under
Admiral Cervera, for which Commo-
dore Schley is looking, was at Santi-
ago de Cuba. Commodore SchIey made
immediate preparations to so in pur-
suit of the enemy, but as the ships
were somewhat short of coal he had
TO wait in q state of great impatlence
while tho battleship Iowa took on 500
tons and the other ships $50 each.
This coaling was conducted with the
aid of the collier herrimac, which ar
rived in company with the gunboat
Castine. The squadron Is to leave tho
ship In chase after the Spaniards,
and 1t is hoped that Commodore
schley will find them bottled up in the
harbor Of Santiago. The flying squad
ron is now one of the strongest ag-
gregations of fighting ships ever
gathered together. 1t consists of the
first class armored cruiser Brooklyn,
Commodore Schley's flagship, the bat
tleships Massachusetts, Iowa and Tex
as, the cruiser Marblehead, the gun
boat Castire and the torpedo boat Du-
pont. 1t has q plentiful supply of coal,
and can stay for a long time at sea.
The men are not only anxious, but
eager to fight, and they expressed great
satisfaction at learning the where
Rbouts of the enemy's feet.
A close examination was made of
the harbor of Cienfuegos, but nothing
was seen which in Commodore Schley's
opinion would warrant an attack.
Some concern is felt for the Scorpion,
which left here to take dispatches to
the criser Minneapolis at Santiago. The
dispatches Of Commodore Schley are in
cipher and cannot be read if captured.
About noon the British ship Adula,
bound from Kingston Jamaica, with
orders from United states Consul Dent
to bring off refugees from Cienfuegos,
was hailed, and Captain Waller said
he had seen the Spanish feet at Santi-
ago de Cuba on the previous Thurs
day, but understood it was bound lor
Cienfuegos. The harbor, he said, had
81 electric mines, while that of Glen.
fuegos had 20 contact mines. The
Adula proceeded, and Commodore
Schley was inclined to believe that the
Spanish squadron had got behind the
hills in a bend of the harbor
On Tesday evening the Cuban insur-
gents sent boat with positive informa-
tion that the Spanish fleet was not in
Cienfuegos harbor, and just after sun.
set Commodore Schleys squadron set
sail for Santiago de Cuba.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28
American Mechanic Officers.

The State Cnuncil of the Order Of
United American Mechanics closed its
sixty-1lrst session yesterday after electing
these; officers State councillor. d. b.
Markley, No 10; state vice councillor, J. S.
Carey No. l2; state council secretary, A.
j Nowkirk, No. =; state council treasurer,
J. II. McGlothen, No. II; state council
inductor, C. II. Combs, No. /; state coun.
Gil examiner, Il. II. Burton, No. 10; state
council inside protector. w. E. Jones No.
90; state council outside protector, j. H.
Conoway, No. II; trustees. G. H. David
son, No. IA; j. c. Connor, No. /; e. H.
Taylor, No -; representatives to Nation
al Council, Richard Heritage, w. W.
Vincent, s. +. Adams.
Adjournment was made to meet in
Wilmington Oh tho fourth Thursday Of
April, 1898.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28

New York. May 2S.-Lieutenant
March, of the Fifth United States ar
tillery who is to command the Eighth
battery. which Lieutenant Colonel
John Jacob Astor Is to equip for the
government at his own expense, ex-
poets to have the complement of 1O2
men of the organization in condition TO
leave here by Tuesday. The battery
will go direct to San Francisco, where
1t will embark for the Philippines on
June Is.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28
ASSAILANT
ARRESTED.
The COl0red Man Who At
temptedto FelOniously
Assault a Newark
Girl in Jail. e.

Cato Pennington. colored, was sent "a
New Castle jail to-day to await the next
term of court. He was arrested yesterday
near Newark and charged before Magis-
trata Medill with attempting TO felon-
iously assault Katie Bongledoff few
evenings ago. The man was identified by
tie girl.
Pennington was placed under $500
threatened to lynch the fellow but wiser
advice prevailed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28
SENATOR German Favors Bond issue

. 'IilOT u pohu
Washington, May 2S. A notable
speech on the war revenue measure
was delivered in the senate yesterday
afternoon by Mr.. German, Of Maryland.
In the course of all argument In sup
port of tax on corporatiOns he de-
nourccd as Infamous the decision Of
the supreme court declaring the income
tax law of 1894 unconstitutional. The
warning sounded by some senators that
If a tax were placed upon corporations
it would be pronounced urconstitu-
tional by the supreme court had, he
said, no effct upon him. A decision
against such an enactment would not
destroy our financial structure, but it
would destroy the court which should
hand it down. Mr. German made a
powerful argument in favor of the is
suance of bonds to raise funds with
which to prosecute the war
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28
Democratic Delegates.

The Eighth Ward Democrats have set
tied their differences.
The Eleventh ward Democrats last night
elected Daniel Mckonney delegate with
out opposition.
Harry II. Graham was elected delegate
the Seventh ward Democrats.
In the Tenth ward Michael r. Conway
and Bernard McVey were the candidates
for delegate. Conway was elected, and Nc.
Vey was elected alternate.
In the Third ward there was a hot con.
test between Frank j. Ward and Ne al
Kennedy. Ward was elected by majority
of three votes,
George Spath was elected q delegate in
tho Sixth Wnrl
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28

harbor on Thursday, and therefore
could scarcely have bombarded a Gu
ban town or landed ammunition for
the Cubans on that day, as reported In
some dispatches.
Before reaching Cienfuegos Commo-
dore Schley sent dispatches to Rear
Admiral Sampson, in which he made
no allusion to any collision with the
shore batteries. His orders were to
look for the Spanish squadron, not to
stir up the shore guns. 1t is believed
here that he will send dispatches to
Washington from Mole st. Nicholas or
Kingston announcing the result of his
CearCh.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28
Hazel Dell Racing.

There will be racing at Hazel Dell Park
Monday afternoon to (which no admission
will bo charged. There will be five races
25 24O, special 3 minute running race.
and another special, all being entered by
good horses. The special trot has been en-.
tered by Robert Brown, George johnson
and William Stafford. Mr.. Brown will
drive DR.. G., Mr.. johnson Cecil and Mr..
Stafford Trixio. The purse will bo $50, win :
ner to take two thirds. The running race
will be for a blanket
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28
IN the SPANISH SENATE.
Former Captain General ppf the Philippines
Declares "the American Rag Shall
Never Float Over Manila,n

Madrid, May 2S.-In the senate yes
terday Marshal Primo de Rivera, for
mer captain general of the Philippines,
defended his administration of the col
ony. He said he could not believe his
cars when he was told of the disaster
at Cavite, adding: THAT rag called the
American flag shall never float over
the walls of Manila. The Philippines"
he continued, had not had adequate
means Of defense" lie had appealed
TO the government to supply them, but
the government answered that the
pope had interviewed and there was no
fear of rupture. The naval commit
tee at Manila examined into the posi-
ton carefully and reached the conclu-
sion that it was quite impossible to Of
fer battle to the American squadron.
"lhe Yankees are deceiving them
Selves" Marshal de Rivera declared,
"as to the situation at the Philippines
1t is absolutely impossible that they
should become masters of the islands,
for the natives, to an immense ma
JOflty, are determined to defend the
territory to the last and to maintain
Spanish sovereignty"
Captain Aunon, minister of marine,
raid it was inopportune to discuss the
war at present He had neither ap-
proyal nor diaapproval to express of
Marshal de Rivera's administration,
but he considered it necessary to excr-
else certain reserve in the interest OF
the country.
In the chamber CT deputies Senor
Romero Giron, the minister of the col
onies, replying to questions respecting
the authorization given the governor
OF the Philippines to concede adminis-
trativc reforms, said Captain General
August had been authorized to act in
the manner he deemed most desirable
to draw the natives to the Spanish sidc
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28
The Road LeyeIled,

The directors of the Brandy wine Sum-
nit Camp Meeting Association have re-
paired tho road leading to the grove. Sew
eral trees have been cut down and six feet
of soil have been taken off one of the hills
while another gully has been filled in and
levelled.
There are many visitors at the grove but
life will not be taken up there until after
June 23d, location day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28
A Pension For Cas-iuS NJ. CIny.

Washington, May 2S.-At last nights
session the house passed 2S tension
bills, and in committee of the whole
considered a large number of relief and
private pension measures. Among the
bills passed was one granting pension
of $25 a month to General Cassius NJ.
Clay, Of Kentucky. and another CIV
ing pension of $50 to the widow Of
Brgadier General Daniel Macauley.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28
CA To R L. r..
Bears tho n The Kind You Have Always Bought
Republicans Work Leads.

Tho war portfolios issued by tho RE-
PUBLICAN have had q sale during tho
week which has surpassed our oxpecta-
tions. We contribute the popularity Of
the work to tho fact that 1t Is tho best
and most au hentio publication OF its kind
ever issued In this city or county.
Tho REPUBLICAN will continue to sup.
ply tho unmatchablo work until twelve
numbers havo been issued. 1t will then
compose the best war book Of the time. If
you have not seen tho first numbers como
in and look at them. They will undoubt-
cdly please you. The price remains at 10
cents, with the coupon, which may be
found in another column. Send in your
order early. Now numbers will be issued
next week. Next weeks sales are expect.
ed to bo without precedent. 10 have the
best illustrated work of the war you
must obtain the REPUBLICANS portfolio
Ginning and leecnlnU l03 II. Seconds
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28
Not Shot by Garcjn'S Order.

Washington, May 2S.-The Cuban del
egatlon has received letter from Ma
jor Arthur r. Royce. OF the artillery
arm of General Garcia's forces, stating
that there Is no truth in the report
that James Emmitt, an American, was
shot by order of Garcia. Royce has
been in this country since the time of
the alleged shooting and says he saw
Emmitt alive and well.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28
URGENT DEMAND For SUPPLIES.

An officer Of the regiment said to-nlgh
that lack of proper food and blankets
would probably result in the mon sendin 6
communication to representative Of
the Government. The condition Of affairs
is very discouraging and may result in
sickness II relief does not come soon. The
members OF the regiment were disappoint-
ed to-day. They expected to be paid, but
Paymaster Sypherd was in Dover looking
after the matter and has not yet succeed
ed in getting the Legislature to pass the
appropriation.
Shortly the tents will be rearranged so
that the three battalions viii! each occupy
q separate portion Of the grounds. Then
the companies of each battalion will oc-
cupy adjacent streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28
BuckIen's ArnIca SaIve,

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
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Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
tively cures Piles or nc pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale by N, B. Danforth.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28
Ouny ynyOrS Increased Pensions.

Washington, May Ex-senator Quay
yesterday introduced a bill providing
that the pensions of all soldiers who
served in the war of the rebellion
which have been cut down shall be re-
stored. and declaring that no pension
to soldier should be less than $l2 per
month.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28
DOTS.

The Charles Summer Post, No 4, and
Sons of Veterans Camp. No. 3,will attend
Gilbert Presbyterian Church in full uni
FORM on to morrow evening, to hear ser
mon by Rev. c. L. Jefferson, chaplain,
At the Y. NJ. C. A. TO morrow afternoon
Rev. WE. Lewis will make an address OH
"As Others Seq U.s.
At Grace NJ. II. church to morrow even-
Ing the pastor, Rev. Henry Baker will do.
liver special sermon on "Lincoln"
Z, L. P.Dickey of Stanton, Mll Creek Hun.
dred, wishes to take several horses to pas
ture during the summer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28

A naptha launch containing severalimon
which was drifting about helplessly was
picked up off Atlantic City by one Of the
Philadelphia and Reading tug boats yes
terday. The launch and men, who were
exhausted, were taken TO Philadelphia.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28
At Camp Cuba.

Middletown, Del May s7.-It is the pu'-
pose OF the army officials to hold the FIJI t
Regiment here until it is fully equipped
and ready for duty. As there are about
500 00unequlpped men and there is no sign
Of tho supplies coming Immediately, there
Is no Leans of knowing how long the
command will be here.
This Is construed to mean that as soon
as the regiment is fitted out 1t will be sent
to the front. There Is as yet. however, no
intimation as to where tho troops will go.
An order has been received announcing
that the officers shall have tho letters ~
s. V" placed on their collars.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28
Will Unfurl Flags,

A handsome flag l2 feet wide and IS feet
long, will be unfurled on the office of the
Pusey and Jones Company this afternoon.
large staff has been placed on the lawn
In front OK yardmaster G. Ii. Cantwell' s
Office and flag will also be unfurled today
at noon
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28
AIThe Testimony In,

All the evidence in the Trusty murder
case was presented yesterday atterno BON.
The closing witnesses We're John D.,
Woodward and Charles Whann, who testi-
fled concerning the stairway. d. l.. Lewis
swore to 1.-THE previous good character of
the prisoner Both sides argued. On the
motion of Deputy Attorney General
Cooper Willard Rakes, colored, indicted
for highway robbery, was dismissed, The
Cases OF tho persons who were indicted for
not paying their state licenses were con-
tinuel until the next term.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28
Flowers Wanted.

Tho citizens ara requested to send
flowers to Grant Post roun at Tenth and
Tatnall streets, by s o'clock on Monday
morning to enable the members OF the
Post to decorate lhe graves of their former
comrades in Cathedral cemetery. The
committee will be on hand to receive the
same. BY request Of James NJ. Banthem,
chairman. 4
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28

Powell has on his stalls in the Third
Street market fine lot of shad and her.
ring, whito perch, Crocus, trout, founders.
Goldfish, blacckflsh and other varieties of
the ilnny tribe.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28

simms Compound Pcnnyroyal Pills.
The ladies remedy. By all druggists, u
box by mail Depot GU6 King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28

DR.. Simms' White Pulmonic Balsam.
The worlds great Expectorant the famous
cure for Sore Throat and Lung diseases
6U6 King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28

ColOred Camp OF sons OF Veterans

The sous OF colorcd soldiers in our city
have been organized into Camp number
three S. V. with the following Of
hcers: ID. w. Atwood. captains; Walter
Hollis lst lieutenant; Charles Hollis, 2nd
liGutanant; J. j. Smith, quartormaster
sergeant; Dewitt Dale. l,t sergeant; Vim.
Gray, color sergeant; q L. Gray, corporal
of guard A. Hollis, musician; G. Graves,
camp guard; {. l. jefferson, chaplain.
Tho camp will par; icpatr In thc.mem-
orial day services OF the Charles summer
Post, No. 4, Il. A. II.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28
"TItE flAiNE."


On the fifteenth of.Frbruary, ninety. eight,
the Maine lay in Havana harbor
Not knowing Of her tate;
There were brave, true hearted sailors q
Who knew not dread nor fear,
Because they put thero trust in Him,
Who guided them far and near.
No doubt s0mo of them were thinking
Or home and loved ones dear,
Hoping for tho time when they
Again should be near,
Bat ala their hupGs were vanished
AS 1t was too late to save.
Almost before they knew
They were hurled to their watnry graves,
Br II shOcN that came frOM he Spnuiarus,
Who thought they were SO LCli
Wncn they invited our "MaIne" to the
hnLDOr
But the story has not all been told.
Although they blsw up our "Maine,"
1t was only one boat we lost;
But wo know that Admiral Dlwcy
Has made them pay the cost.
We hope before war is over, it will be tho
downfall of spain.
For blowing up our beautiful battleship
tho Maine"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-28

J. II. Porter u Sons, wholesale and re.
tail milk dealers. S. H. Cor Seventh and
Madison streets. Roth Phones GIL.