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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

was due mainly to the accuracy and
rapidity Of the fire. The efficiency of
this fire, as we'll as tbat Of the ship
generally, was largely due to ths in 4
telligent and unremitting efforts Of the
executive officer, Lieut.. Harry r,
Huse. The result Is more to his credit
whom it is remembered that a large
proportion OF tbs officers and mon were
unframed when the Gloucester was
commissioned. Throughout the action
he was on the hridgs and carried out
my orders with great GOODNESS. That
We were able to close in with tho do
Rrroyers- and until VIZ dill 50 they were
not seriously injured-wns largely due
to the skill and constant attention OF
Passed Assistant Engineer George Nc.
Elroy. Ths blowers were nut ON. and
the speed increased to II knots, with,
out causing tube to leak or brass to
heat Lieut.. Thomas O. Wood, Lieut..
George u. Norman, DR., and Ensign
John 4. Edison not only controlled tho
fro OF the guns in their divisions and
prevented waste Of ammunition, but
they also did some excellent shooting
themselves. Acting Aosistant Surgeon
J. II. BranBford took charge of one OF
the guns and fret it himself 0cca-
siouaily. Acting Assistant PaYmaster
Alexander Brown had charge Of the
two colt guns, firing ono himself, and
they did excellent work. Assistant
Engineer A. Nj. Proctor carried my
orders from the bridge and occasionally
| fired gun when | found 1t was not
being served quite satisfactorily. All
were COOL and active at time when
they could have had but little hoie OF
escaping uninjured.
| 5-~Lieut. Wood, Lieut.. Norman, En-
sign Edison and Assistant Enginser
Proctor wero in charge of tho bonts
| engaged in snving life. They all riskeil
their lives repeatedly in boarding and
remaining nearest to the dsstroyers and
the two armored cruisers when theiI
guns were being discharged by tht
heat and their magazines and boilers
we're exploding. They also Bhowef
great skill in lHnding and taking oil tbs
prisoners through the surf.
6-Uf the men mentioned in tho sew
eral reports I would call special ntten
tion to John Bond, chief boatswain'
mate. lie would have been recon-
mendsd tn the department for pro
motion prior this gallant conduct dur
ing the action Of July 3i. l would ala
rscommsnd to your attention Robert +
Jennings, chief niachinist, mentioned
in the report OF Mr.. McElroy. believ
it would have good effect to recognize
tho skill Of the men and the DANCE
incurred by the enigneer force. | woul'
also recommend that the acting APP
pointments of those men mentioned b
the officers In their reports be mad
permanent.
The wounded and exhauste
prisoners were we'll and akilfull
tended by Assistant Surgeon Branfort
assisted by Ensign Edison, who is ais
a surgeon.
B-The admiral and officers and mo
we're treatad with all consideration an
/ care possible. They were fed and cloths
, as far as our limited means would pei
NIT. Very respectfully,
= Richard Wainwright,
!. Lieutenant Comuander U. s. NJ, con
, manding.
To the commander in-chief U.
! naval forces. North Atlantic Station.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Dairymen Find Thar Their Herds Are Not
Vt Producing Well.

Dairymen Find That Their Herds Are Not
t Producing Well.
During the past week or two the
yield Of milk In Chester county, Pa,
has fallen oil at rapid rate, 10 some
places the crop heing as much as 30 to
80 per cent, says the West Chester
Local Newe. 1t is owing TO the flies,
which poster the poor cattle until the
energy expended in switching Rnd
stamping is so great that the pro-
ductiun of milk IL for the rime made
much more dilhcult.
~ could tell you where there are
dairies which have been reduced from
$50 to 100 quarts, says we'll known
oreameryman. 1t is mot on account Of
tho shortage of pasture. though that is
nibbled pretty closely in many places,
but the trouble is with thu flies.
"'rhere ssems TO DO no way in which
the cattle can be relieved from the tor.
msnt. A year or two ago we heard a
great deal about prepHrtion,a kind oil
wash, which could be applied. and was
supposaa to do great deal Of good,
| but | do not think ii wan a great cue.
cess. 1t contained a strong preparation
of sturgeon oil, which gave it wills
smell which was almost IS bad as the
| flies. II placed right between thu
horns of the COW, on the top OF ths
head where the flies bite with leas
mercy, it will do more good, but OF
other parts OF the body / seldom heal
| OF its being tried. !"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
4 ~ Ess 40 n rnoM saA FrER.
He Denies she Press keports That tho Gus
toms at santiago are Dishonesty Admin
tstered.

He Denies she Press keports That tho GUS
toms at santiago are Dishonestiy Admin
tstered.
Washington, July 27.--The War De-
pHrtmont, today, made public the fol-
lowing dispatch, received from Gen.
Shafter, in response tn query by the
department as TO ships being turned
away from Santiago:
Santiago, via Hayti, July rs. IL. II a.
m. -Ati jutant- General, U. s. A.. Wash
ington: Press roI OTIS are not trus; l
only know of three chips having
arrived, one from Kingston and the
others from the United States. The
Bratton bus sold her cargo: another, a
ship from New Orleans, has sold only a
mart of hers, and tells me she is going
to get away tonight. 1 think she will
sell before abe leaves. The trouble 10
they did not expect to pay any duty,
ana arrived hero without money. j
discovered. this mUrning, an attempt
on the part of the municipal authori-
ties to coilact O local tax Of 40 cents
per 100 kilos, in this instance amount
Ing to 81, 500. l had already settled
this matter by ordsring lite non col.
| lection, Tho fact is there ia no money
here to do business, and merchants are
very timid about making purchases,
| fearing the effect Of the Red Cross sup
plies, which really are feeding the
town. The New Orleans man, fol
instance, brought 90 head OF cattle
which he sold at $50 per head; th'
person buying kills ono a day, selling
| the meat at 70 cents per pnund. and, o.
course, only few people buy. Tit
first week we were here people wer'
starving 30 death. and | think fov
now are suffering from the effects o
starvation. I nun positive, however
that the customs have been honsstl.
administered. Shafter.
Major General.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
GEN. MILES IN POETIC RIco.
The United States Troops Landed Thel
without Opposition.

The United States Troops Landed There
without Opposition.
Washington, July 81 The Navy De-
partmsnt, today, p0sted the following
dispatch from Cupt. Higginson, in
command of the naval expedition
which went to Porto Rico with Gen.
Miles: #
st. Thomas, July &c, received at
Washington uly 81, lao a. IN. -Secio-
fury OF Navy, Washington: arrived
here with Gen. Miles and the United
States troops today, at Dis a. M, and
landed them safely. There nre no bat.
teries outside. The Gloucester sntered
the harbur and landed company Of
sailors under com mand Of LIEUT.. Harry
+. ause, u. S. NJ, and Lieut.. Wood.
We dispersed ANAL company of
Spanish soldiers, md hoisted flag.
commend Lieutenant Commander
Richard Wainwright anu officers for
gallantry while capturing Guanica.
the transports discharged without any
opposition, nsHistcd by the boats oi
the Massachusetts,. have ieegraphed
Admiral Sanlpson.
Iligginson, Port Guanica, Porto Rico,
July Goth.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
pENIasuLA p4RAan4PHs.

William Il. Gilbert has bought the
Prospect Bay farm, near Queenstown, for
$4,000.
Julius A. johnson, the founder of the
Easton Ledger, died at Auburn, N. y,
on Monday.
Elijah B. Glenn, aged 1902 years, form
erly Of Cecil county, died ut Newark, NJ.
j., a few days ago.
James G. Tawcs, who recently was ap-
pointed collector Of port at Cristield, has
selected w. A. Tull as his deputy.
John Il. Stirling Of Crsfield has been
appointed fish commissioner, and Charles
l.. Ward VIII become special deputy.
William Fields, colored, who was as
saulted near Chesapeake City on July
7,h by Delaware Smith and Charles
James, died on Monday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
: : :"
R4GGED ANp HUNGRY.
The Spanish Troops at Caimanern in Dc
plorabIe Condition.


piorabIs Condition.
Guantanamo Bay. Cuba. July 20
delayed in ansmissionl. Col Ewers
returned to Santiago last night, after
receiving the surrender Of the Spanish
troops at Caimauera. He vas accom-
paniod by Mr.. Brooke, the British
consul. and officers from Caimanera.
Col. Ewers will probably return here
after consulting with Gen. Shaftar.
Caimansra was found to be strongly
defended, and life pits and earthworks
completely surround the village. Only
the smoksstaek of the Sandoval, the
Spauish gunboat SINK at that place, is
visbis above the water, and it 10 i'm
probable that abs can be raised. The
SpnnaL troopa at Caimnnera are Q
ragged and hungry lot.
Ensign Pratt. who had charge OF the
lnunuh from the Marhlehaad, which
took Col. Ewers to Caimanera. says
tho Spaniards asked for permission to
fire off their field pieces, muzzle- loading
guns. becauan they could not unload
them.
The Marblehead went up toward
Caimanera this morning, for the pur-
pose of raising the mines there.
No news has been received here re-
garding the operations OF the American
forces in Porto Rico.
The Ameria arrived from Key West
this morning. and the work OF coaliug,
provisioning and cleaning the ships IL
prosecuting and will lie completed in
| few DAYS, HaA
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

A private In the detachment Of
thu Second Pennsylvania Regiment
stationed at Montchanin, whose nams
could not be ascertained,, was shot in
the right arm about 1890 o'clock yes
terday on a farm near Montchanin.
The details could not he asosrtained,
hut it was rsported that be hal sone
trouble with u man on the farm and
that the latter fred at him with a gun,
the charge badly decorating the arm.
Tho injured man was brought TO the
Delaware Hospital. where he was put
under ether while hia wounds we're
given attention. No serious results are
anticipated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28


Edward Kennedy. Railroad Man ALLIED In
sc. Louis bY an Enraged Negro.
Associated Prsss DISPATCH by apocai Wires
ST. Louis, Mo-, july 81. "A murder,
almost followed by a lynching, occurred
at Third and Biddle streets last night.
Edward Kennedy. rnilroad man.
was passing a saloon and stopped On
the sidewalk moment. A negro porter
ordered him to move on. Kennedy
started slowly, which enraged the
negro, who drew revolver and shot
Kennedy through the forehead. When
Kennedy fell, the negro ran. Several
pedestrians saw the murder. and at
once gave chase, with cries Of lynch
him. !" A policeman outfooted the mob,
and caught the negro, holding the
crowd at bay with his revolver until a
patrol wagon was summoned. Kennedy
was not dead when picked up, but he
died before the hospital was reached.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
COMMISSION MAKES AWARD.
Between $4,000 and SIC, 900 for Giipin Prop
stF 1s ertv DAMAGES.

Between SO, 900 and sc, 900 for Giipin Prop
erty Damages.
The commission appointed to con-
denim land for the opening OF Eleventh
street, Monros street and Trsntun Place
at ths Gilpin property. and Fifth street
between Clayton and du Pont, viewed
the properties Tuesday afternoon and
met in Henry g. Conrad's Office last
evening. Tho commissioners were j.
Newlin GHwthrop, Edgar M. Hopes,
Peter A. Horty, Lindley G. Ksnt and
G. Wesley Weldin.
William I. Porter was awarded
SO, 172. 40 for property on Eleventh
street; the Hounstield estate, 1910 tor
property on Eleventh and 50, o00 on
Monrue; John Craig. 8 ceDts, bed OF
Trenton Pluee; 6 cente, bed OF Monroe
street, and $50, bed Of Eleventh street.
For the land of Peter Plunkett on
Fifth street between Clayton and
du Font, the Jury awarded 6 cents
damages.
The total award OF 50, 722. So will be
presented to Judge Spruance for az.
prevail.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
pe,,nsu,a crop Hepor,.

The Weather BUREAU makes the fol-
lowing report concerning the crops in
the vicinity of Delaware during the
mast week The past week waR char
acterized by warm. sultry weather. with
frequent, and sometimes very heavy
thundersturms early in the week. The
drouth prevailing for several weeks ia
broken. Rains we're abundant in all
sections, excepting Washington and
Frederick counties, where they were
light and local in character; in these
counties drouth conditions continue
to prevail Nearly all the growing corps
have been greatly advanced and I'm
proved Wheat is about all threshed /;
tho average yield Per acre continues to
be reported about half that of last
year, though in some localities IT ia
fair. Oats are. turning out light
crop in all sections. Corn has been
greatly improved it is beginning to
show tasse, and is looking we'll. The
rains came too late for early potatoes;
excepting ID a few sections, they are
not yielding we'll. Tomatoes, late
potatoes. tobacco and pasture have
,een much improved. EARLY tomatoes
are ripening and being shipped. Peaches
and apples are scarce; a few peach
orchards along the bay may produce
fair crops. Pears are quite abundant.
Late cabbage is being planted. Fal-
lowing for whent has been commenced
in sumo localities.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
Re.onsa from a burning d n.e.

Chestertown. Md, July 27.--The dwell
ling on the Thomas Strong farm, ten.
anted by A. McClnskeys was destroyed
by fire yesterday Capt William Taylor
Of the steamer Gratitude was passing on
his wheel and discovered flames issuing
from the roof. No one was at home ex-
cept Mr.. McCluskey, %ho is parayzed,
and his aged wife, who was totally I'M
able to remove her husband from the
burning building. Captain Taylor rem
dered the necessary assistance, and the
aged invalid was removed to a point OF
safety. Bat few of the household effects
were saved. The origin OF the fire is
supposed to have been from q defective
flue.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

An ofiaiai Statement from Prince Henry
tM of Prussia.

Berlin, Germany, July 81. "A dis-
patch from Shanghai. to-day, says an
official statement from Prince Henry of
Prussia in regard TO thu Irene incident.
at Subig Bay, Philippine Islands, has
been published ID the Ost-Asiatische-
Lloyd. 4
1t says the Irene went to Suhig Bay
to take off some Spanish womsu aod
children VINO were in distress. At lsla
Grande tho German warshins happened
to meet steamer belonging to the in.
surgents. which left without any dilii-
Guilty arising. On returning, tho lrene
met outsiae Manila Bay two United
States cruisers, which did not speak
her. &E6
In conclusion. the statement sets
forth that the removal OF tho woman
and children was effected from
motives Of humanity. and with strict
observance Of the rules of neutrality. Z
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
oue.r Accident on the Rail.

Elkton, Nd, July p. Charles
Pusheil, trackwalker on the Phila-
delphia, Wilmington q Baltimore rnii'
roa,i between Northeast and Bacon
Hill, was killed by enigma No. 20,
suuthhound. yesterday, near Bacon
Hill Tower. Brakeman Downham OF
Philadelphia who waB riding on the
engine tank, was struck by flying
hammer an it left the trackwalKer's
hand and severely injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
BATTLE WlrH Rank RoBBEEs.
Three OF Them Captured After TWO Had
Isnan Maunded. ~

Infee Oh Luem Supfurpu 1AtnE tWc tAet
been Wonndeds
Associated prs,s uispst.a py SOS Hal Wires
Muskogee, ]. T., July 27.-Fiye men
who attempted to rob the bank ut
Chscotap, j. IT,, were met outside the
city limits by about 15 citizens of
Chooraw. well armed,
A pitched battle took place, 10 which
two of the robbers were wounded.
Three were captured, and will be
brought to Muskoese TO await trial.
The other two, Miller ana Croaby, the
leaders nf the gang, suoceeded IN
making their escape, but posse OF
deputy rnarsbals is in pursuit.
One of the gang had previously
notified the United States officials of
the intention OF the robbers to break
into the bank, and the officers wers
Watching for them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Milford, July 2T Mark L. Davis OF
the firm OF F. W. Davis & Co., while
at Dagsburo on a collacting tour, on
Monday, was robhed of $40 in oash and
checks aggregating sTno. His gold
watch and vest were also atolen. Tbs
theft was committed in hotel, after
Mr.. Dayia had retired 10 the night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
Death of Or. e. n. Nowlana.

Special Dispatch 70 Ghzette anu JOutnul.
Midtilstown, July 81. DR.. f. N.
Nowlanh. agei 67 years, died last sven
inv of dropHy. lie was horn at Back
Creek, Nd, in 1881, was graduated
from the Maryland University in 1852
and praoticed medicine in Kent county,
Md. until 1888, when he came to
Middletownsand obtained q large prac.
tice. His wife and three children sur
vim him
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Tho commissioner of internal revenue
has made tho following decision con
corning pension papers; No stamps
are required ON any papsrs necessary to
be used for the collaction OF claims,
from the United States for pensions,
back pay. bounty or for property lost in
the military or naval service.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
powDEn NM EXPLOSIONS.

Five Caiiforniaus Killed and N Dozen
Injured.
Associated Press Dlspatcn by Specia, Wires.
Pinule, Cal, July 27.-At !. 10
o'clock this morning an explosion
took place Ia the glycerine house
Of the pinole Powder ca. No one was
in the building. crew was sent to
clear away the debris, ana at 4. 10
o. clock terrific explosion took place,
killing five men anu injuring IL others,
some fatally.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Associated Press Dispatch by special Wires
Hamburg, Germany, July 27.-The
health of Prince BIemarck is again
causing his friends uneasineas. He has
bean confined to his bed for three days.
and suffers from Insomnia. Besides
his physician, DIR. Schweningsr. Count
Herbert and William bismarck, with
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Farmers throughout New Castle
county have commenced to pillow for
wheat, and tho indications ara that Ms
much will be planted this year as last
year, and IN some sections there will
10 more.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
ORPHANS .tsD oHANoERr coUHTs
Chancellor Nicnoison Transasts Business in
Both. II


Chancellor John r. Nicholson held
both Orphans and Chancsry Courts
yesterday. In the former James 4.
Carpenter, executor, made return OF
the sale of the real estate Of Lydia A.
Carpenter, and Maria Murphy. execu-
trix, made return OF the sale OF the
real estate of Fergus Leahy, both OF
which we're approved and confirmtd.
In Chancory Court, William S. Hilles
and Austin Harrington presented q
petition of mortgages, asking per.
mission to furegluss mortgages on
property of the Christiaua River I'm
proyement Co., for which the Security
Trust and Safe Deposit Co. is receiver.
Decision was reserv6il.
A. d. Copper, for a egntee under
the will OF Margaret Riadla, deceased.
asked for an order TO compel the
executor to sell real estate with which
to pey tina legacy, the personal property
not being sufficient.
The Chancellor made IN order
directing the Security Trust and Safe
Deposit Co., truates under desd Of
trust Of George Jonss and Others. to
make decd to Frances A. McCaifert5
and husband. 5!y.s
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Abner Hollingswofth, aged II years,
died on Tuesday at his homo in Chris
tiana hundred. the funeral will take
place on Saturday. Intsrment will be
made at st. James cemetery. Newport,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
M,r,,.r r.rrnr =, =. 1hon,,.

ST. Thomas, y. w. T., July 27.-
This Uniied States monitor Terror has
arrived hero, for the purpose of coaling.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

London, Eng, July 27-A srecial
dispatch from Madrid says the King of
Spain is'sulfering from nn attack of the
measles.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
aUorarIONS Or srANlsn a,s.

London, Eng, July 81. Spanish Az
opened at 1878. and reacted to 39la.
Yesterdays closing price was 3Sl4.
Spanish As closed at 39ls.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Spanish lighthouses TO he Rsiiiu minated.
Madrid, Spain, July 27.-rhe Spanish
authorities have decided to reilluminate
tie lighthouses in the Baleario Islands.
which ware ordered to be eytinguiahed
shortly altar the outbreak of the war.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Associated prsss Dispaicles by Special Wires
london, Eng, July u. The eeuivo-
cal denials from Madrid recently, when
INQUIRIES were matte on the subject OF
the reported peace negotiations, were
eeenlingly given out at the Spanish
capital prior to Spain's formal APP
plication at Washington for peace.
Many similar communications intended
for home consumption may be expected
during the negotiations, but the only
purpose Of such dsnials is to allay Cas-
lillian susceptibilities, aud they will
nut affect the rsal point at issue.
The liveliest satisfaction ia expressed
in oil quarters, and in the newspapers
throughout Europe, at the fact that
Spain has at last done the right thing
for the first time during the war. and
peace is Looked upon az being within
measurable distance.
1t is taken for granted that the open
iug OF the peaoe negotiations implies a
cessation Of hostilities, and it Ia be-
| lieyeu here that the United States as
at first unol1icially approached and
gave a general idea of the conditions
she woull insist on before M. Cambon,
| the French A Ambassador at Washington,
presented his note. and that the formal
negotiations will consist chiefly nf ths
formulation OF terms already practically
| settled.
cAMBoN's ACTION REQUESTED BY SPAIN.
Paris, France, July 81. Tho follow
ing Official note was issued here today
cat the request OF the Spanish
government, the French Ambassador
at Washington has bean authorized by
the French government to present
motto from ths cabinet at Madrid to the
President of the United States. II was
in the name OF Spain that NJ. Canibon,
who ia charged to watch Spanish
interests in tho United States, made
this communication 10 President Nc.
Kinley at the White Iiouse yesterday
in the presence OF Secretary Day."
THE PEACE TREATY WILL NOT BE SUB
MITTED TO CONGRESS UNTIL AFTER TT
HAS BEEN ACTED ON BY THE PREsI-
DE r AND CABINET.
st. Paul, Mum, July 81. -" Peace is
very desirable, II il can be obtained
without too great concessions on our
part says Senator G. X. Davis,
chairman of the Senate committee on
foreign relations.
"Aa chairman OF the committee on
foreign relhtlons OF tne oenHts' 10 you
not expect to be called on for advice 10
regard to the peace negotiations!" be
was asked.
'tThs foreigu relations committee, ="
be replied, twill have nothing to dc
> with the pence treaty until it has beer
: acted on by the. President and the
cabinet. The treaty will then be sub
, Initted. 10 Congress-, and the Senatt
. may, by two thirds vote, ratify it. :
9 MAY AGREE TO AN ARMIsTICE.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
Editor Of tho Mnfora nerald.

Milford, July Ell. g. Ilorney has
been appointed editor and business man
aver of the Herald.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Paris, France, July 27.-Spanish AS
opened at 30. Cd, against 80. 10, yester-
days closing prics.
Spanish As closed at SO. 20.