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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-02

Washington. May Mot since tn
dark days Of tho great civil conflic
of third Of a century have the peopl,
OF this city been so profoundly movet
by war news as they were last even
ing. The first battle of the Hispano
American war has been fought, an(
victory lies with Admiral Dewey's
squadron, under the Stars and Stripes
That was enough to set the people
OF Washington almost In frenzy o
enthusiastic rejoicing. For days they
in common with the people throughout
the country, have been awaiting news
from the Philippine Islands, as every
thing pointed to a battle at Manila
that might be decisive conflict of the
war. When the news came indicating
great victory for the American
equadron the enthusiasm of the peo.
pie was let loose, and the streets of tho
city rung with cheers throughout the
night.
The first rows OF the battle received
In Washington came in brief cable
gram from Madrid about O'Clock last
evening. AS the night wore ca tn.
cable continued to sing the news OF
victory for the squadron of Admiral
Dewey, and the interest grew into ro-
mendous excitement
While victory had been expected the
news of it--coming as it did come
from Spanish soulCes-gave vent to
the patriotism of the people which has
been pent up for Gays 1t was a spon-
taneous outburst of patriotic feeling
that scarcely knew bounds. Admiral
Dcwey's name was Oil every lip and his
praises were sung In the rcjoicings Of
the people.
Thus far no official advices have
been received by the government, but
the press dispatches were transmitted
TO the president and officials of the ad-
ministration as rapidly as they were
received The president, in company
with several of his advisers, read the
bulletins in the library at the White |
House early in the evening, but later
IN the night he went to his office on the |
second floor Of the executive mansion,
where, until a late hour, he continued
to peruse every dispatch with deepest
interest. The news was evidently OF
the lnort gratifying character to him,
but no statement could be obtained at
the executive mansion concerning the
battle or its possible consequences.
Navy Department Of,olals Reticent.
Officials Of the navy department were
reticent in discussing the conflict, in
the absence of official information, but
they made no pretense of concealing
their qualification. Secretary Long
declined to comment upon tho subject,
but it was evident that he felt relieved
1t has been known for days at the navy
department that conflict at Manila
was inevitable, and while no great fear
of the result was expressed, there was
a deep concern In the heart of every
official.
Navy and army circles, after mani
Testing throughout the day the great
est eagerness for news from the Philip.
pines, received with intense Joy the
kdvices telling Of the victory of Ad.
niral Dewey's feet. Their satisfaction
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-02
CUBA'S FORT|FICATI0NS.
Returning Vice Consul Pronouncss
eaz. 50 Them Very Poor.
MORRo CASTLE OVEREsTIMATED.

| No lnuuslIleS III Iuudi anu Tue SltuatIon ~
Most Appalling Starvation Is on the In
crease, and the Firebrand of War Has
Leveled All Centers Of Industry. a,
Baltimore. May 2.-Charles Fox, fors
mer United States vice consul at Santi-
ago do Cuba. arrived at his home in
this city yesterday. He came on the
British steamship Cabral. which sailed
on April 20. the day war was declared
with Spain. When the news was re-
ceived that war had been declared all
the vessels in the harbor were notified
to leave by 8 .. m., and any that re.
mained after that time were liable to
have their stores of provisions con-
fscated by the Spanish authorities
In addition to his duties as consul
Mr.. Fox acted as auditor of tho
Juragua Mining company whose mines
are located near Santiago.
1.-THE party of which ! was a mems
bsr." said Mr.. Fox, was tho last to
leave the island. would have stayed
longer in the country in the interests Of
tho Juragua company, but ] was for.
maliy notified that hostilitics between
tAe OHlteQ states dUu SpdlH HHu UoBuH1
and that the Spanish government had
taken possession of the company'a
mines. There was nothing for me tG
do then but leave.
Speaking of the fortincations on thg
Cuban coast, he said: I think they arc
very poor. There is something that
they call a fort at Santiago. but I dd
not think that 1t would exist for many
minutes during a bombardment AZ
for Moro Castle, at Havana, 1t is NOT
all that Is claimed for 1t. At one period
of time, many years ago. It might havg
been most formidable fort, but Il
could hardly. at this stage Of warfare
Withstand a fire of the American guns
boats. Aa
There are no industries in Cuba
Every iron mine is closed and the la. v
borsrs OF all classes are out of work.
The situation is most appalling Where
once stood factories is now q burned
waste. and starvation Is on the ins
crease. The frebrand Of war has levs
eled all centers of industry to thl
ground, and 1t will be years before thu
country will be the same as 1t was bs<
fore the insurrectlon.
"As far as tho Cuban army Is cone
cerned. 1t could hold its own for year(
on the island. The insurgents contrd
the entire inland country, and the
Spanish soldiers can make no headwaI
whatever" T%t
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-02
THE WAR REVENUE BILL.
Senators May Debate tho Measure For
Two Weeks.

I
Two Weeks.
Washington, May 2.-Interest in the
| senate this week is in the war revenue
bill 1t will be referred at once to the
committee on finance, and probably
will be reported back Wednesday or
Thursday. A meeting Of the finance
committee has been called for this af-
ternOon with the view on the part of
the Republican members Of having the
consideration of the bill in committee
begun informally. They have even in
timated that they may ask that a vote
be taken at this meeting, with the
view Of reporting the bill as soon as it
Is referred.
The Democratic members Of the COM
mittee will oppose this program, as
they desire an opportunity to have
various amendments considered. 1t Is
now believed that they will offer
provision for a tax on all producing
industries, another for an inheritance
tax, and a third for non-interest bear
Ing treasury notes. 1t Is also probable
that an amendment will be suggested
for the issuance of 500, 900, 900 in green
backs, to take the place of those out
standing, which are supposed to have|
been destroyed. They will seek to have
the bond provision Of the bill eimi-
mated entirely, on the plea that the
time has not yet arrived for bond
issue.
There is possibility that the Re
publican members Of the committee
may amend the bond provision, as there
is more or less dissatisfaction with II |
among Republican senators. One OF
the changes suggested Is a reduction of
the amount of the bonds. 1t Is now
predicted that two weeks will be re-
quired for debate.
There is no business of great I'm |
portance to come before the house dur
ing the week, unless the appropriations
committee brings in an emergency war
appropriation measure.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-02

Fort Scott, Kan. Aprn s.--tieorgs ID
Bowman, an associate editor Of The
Appeal to Reason. O Socialist paper
published at Girard. ana who was the
Socialist candidate for lieutenant gov.
ernor of Rhode Island two years ago
has been compelled to fee from Girard
to save his life from mob of citizens
incensed at an article he wrote for the
paper. The mob. which had q rope.
intended to hang him. He escapec
through the rear door and ran to this
city, a distance Of rs miles. without:
money or baggage. The article which
so incensed the people referred to the
national flag as piece of painted rag
tied to a stick.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-02
The Oregon Leaves Rio JaneIro

Montevideo, Uruguay. May 2.--It Is
announced in a dispatch from Rio Jan
eiro, Brazil, that the United States
gunboat Marietta. as well as the Uni
ted States battleshlp Oregon, arrived
at that port Saturday and resumed
their voyage north yesterday. accom-
panied by the United States dynamite
cruiser Nichtheroy, recently purchased
from Brazil by the government OF the
United States,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-02
Chased by q Spnnish Wnrslip.

Turks Island. May 2.-'Fhe American
steamer Cherokee, Captain Garvin, of
the Clyde line, arrived here Saturday
with 1890 bags of sugar and sailed for
New York in the evening. Her captain
reported that on Tuesday night. when
she was leaving Macoris for San Do
minFo, the Cherokee was chased by
Spanish warship.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-02
Arrival of the Cruiser Topeka.

New York, May 2.-The United States
cruiser Topeka, formerly the Dlosenes
commanded by Lieutenant ]. J. Knapp
which sailed from Falmouth. Eng
April 10. arrived safely in port yester-
day, after a rough passage of ~ days
The Topeka entered the narrows at &
a. M, where she slowed down for the
health officers inspection. then pro
ceeding to the man-of-war anchorage
off Tompkinsvlle. The cruiser carries
a crew Of 46 men. Lieutenant Knapp
said he had not sighted any war yes
sells during the voyage.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-02
LIVE STOCK MARKETS.
Cattlo Receipts in Philadelphia an
Iha IInslnn AunGntinna

the SiosinH QUOTATIONS..
Philadelphia. May 1.-The receipts Of
cattle In this city last week were as fol-
lows: Becves. S,092. sheep, 6.7O7: hogs.
AIS. Receipts for the previous week
were: Beeves. 1859. sheep. 6.i3i; hogs,
6,727
Beef cattle wero weak. and with larger
receipts prices barely held their own. ThSi
exports were go head per steamer Mis-.
sourt for London. Quotations: Extra.
5BQ;hc.; good, 4TlG5c.; medium. $50
a3bc.; common. 33sGf4C.
Sheep were plentiful, active and firm.
We quote: Extra, i%gi!ac.: good, 10
Hic. MEDIUM, Sl2Q3Nc.; common, SG3Ac.;
lambs, 4GJlGC.; spring lambs, s35Cq5 5U
Hogs were well sold up at firm prices,
the closing of tho market being particu-
larly strong. We quote: Best western,
5%uGc.; other kind. 5Hq5.c.; no state
hogs arrived.
Fat cows were IN good request at 2ISf9
SAc
Mich COWS were in fair request at $3.50
20.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-02
Another Capture by Our Fleet.

Madrid May 2.-The government has
received a cablegram from General
Blanco saying that the American
warships blockading Cienfuegos have
captured a Spanish merchant steamer.
A colonel, a surgeon, six officers and
three non commissioned officers who
were on board the steamer were de-
tanned as prisoners Of war. but the
civilian passengers were liberated.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-02

Rev. S. y. Maxwell the Irish Evangelist,
will preach at the First NJ. =. Charoh,
Seventh and Walnut streets, every night
bhts week. A special olfort will be made to
r>ach the unsa, cd. and q treat Is In store
Tor those who go to hear him.
This week only. All arc invited.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-02

Spanish Demonstration at Gibraltar
Gibraltar, May "A popular demon.
stration was made in the Spanish line.
last night. Over 5000 persons PARADE
the streets with torches and flags
and cries Of viva Espana" were hear6
on all sides, The Spanish troops took
part in the demonstration. and many
military and civil bands marched in
the parade. A large symbolic castle
representing Spain was prominent
feature.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-02
Pension Granted.

J. Joseph France of Wilmington, the we'll
known papcr-hanger- late of Col. Benz,
6ilelds Delaware Battery, has been grant.
ID pension of six dollars II month, com.
menc.ng, Mach 10, 1897, through Col,
Wainwrisht's agency.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-02
THE WORK OF ENLISTMENT.

Calling the Roll of Pennsylvania
Militia at Mount Gretna.
Mount dretna, Pa, May 2,-sundy
at Camp Hastings brought to the SOL
disrs q refreshing relief from the hard
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-02
TemerariO LnId Up Por Repeirs

Buenos Ayfes, May 2.-The spanieI
gunboat. Temerario is at Ensenada. o..
the La Plata. undergoing repairs TO q
portion of her machinery, but it Is ex .
pected that she will leave within a
week.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-02
DEWEY'S DARING,
Our Commodore May Renew the Attack, II
He Has Not Already
Done So,

London. May 2.-While 1t Is quite
clear that the Spanish squadron at
Manila has suffered a crushing defeat,
the dispatches leave unelear the in
tensely interesting question whether
the Amsstsas squadron has suffered
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-02
Fish rlarket.


Powell hrs on his FISH stalls in Third
ltreos MAJ knt house tho following fish
Fresh shad, ner.inE, cod fish and cat fish.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-02

Tao Baltimore Whist Cluh played tho
5ome tenih "a thls city on Saturday and
NtlMlnGtJt cane ont on top.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-02

SATURDAYS ATLANTIC LEAGUE GAMES
AT Allentown-Allentown, 4; Lancaster,
8. At Misunderstanding, .; Hsrtford, s.
AT Norfolk-Norfolk, G: Newark. /. At
Richmond-Richmond, s; Paterson, O.
SUNDAYS ATLANTIC LEAGUE GAMES.
At Paterson Lancaster, s; Paterson, 4. Al
Newark-Hartforh, 2; Newark 5.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-02

Ths regular monthly Ineating Of Hilles
W. {. L. U. will Bo ilald at tho home Of
AIRS. Carrie Rankin. Rockford. Tuesday
ht'-rnoon, M>y 81, o: 2 O'clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-02

Another Little Prize Brought In.
Key West, Fla. May 2.-The govern
ment tug Lcyden brought in yesterday
ths small Spanish schooner Moscota
captured near Havana Saturday by the
torpedo boat Footc. She is a small
eoastcr was loaded with fruit and vas
bound for Havana. She is very in
igniflcent prize. General Emilio Nunez
and Colonel Baldemcrc AcOsta have
lust arrived on the Mascotte. General
Eunez is very anxious to confer with
Rear Admiral Sampson, and left last
night for the fleet.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-02

SATURDAYS EASTERN LEAGUE GAMES
At Wilkesbarre-Wilkesb 8; Ro<
chester. 7. At Toronto - First gamer
Toronto. II; Springfield Is. Second game(
Springfield. s; Toronto, s. At Syracuss-<
Buffalo. 9; Syracuse. 6. At Providcnce-<
Montreal, 9; Providence, 8.
SUNDAYS EASTERN LEAGUE aAMn. 81,
At tSyracuse-Buffelo, 8; syracuse q HN
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-02
BASEBALL RECORDS.

Standing of the Clubs IN the Race For
Championship Pennnnts.
N.,, ,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-29
THESE FIGHT DUELs THREE.

Buda Pest, Dec. 2S.-The first of the
six duels arranged between NJ Horans-
zky. member of the lower House of
the Hungarian Diet and his seconds,
and the seconds of Baron Banffy, the
Hungarian Premier growing out of the
dispute. still unsettled between
the two principals, took place today be-
tween Baron Fejervary, Minister OF
National Defence and Count Karolya.
Pistols were the weapons used. but the
encounter was bloodlesS. Baron Fejer-
vary missed his opponent and the pistol
of Count Karolya missed fire.
Later, Baron Banffy's second, NJ.
Gazari and NJ. Horanszky's second, NJ.
Szemore, fought II duel with swords. In
the first encounter NJ. Szemore was cut
on the head. After his wound had been
hound up the duel was resumed and NJ.
Szemore was again severely wounded
in the head. The seconds stopped the
lighting. and a reconciliation followed
A third duel was fought between NJ.
Kubik. Il son-in-law of NJ. Horanszky
and Nj. Kenedi. journalist Swords
were fhe weapons and both men were
wounded.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-29

the house tonight He took the vial
holder and the bottles poison. He also
took the wrapper containing the address.
After careful examination of the con-
tents of the bottle he said ii was his
opinion that the contents were cyanide
Of potassium. Although he could not
say for certainty. he was sure that
this is what caused Mrs. Adams death,
and that it was murder. He was of the
opinion that the victim intended was
Cornish. He stated that the granules of
Bromo Settler were coarser and that
the drug in the vial was of brighter
crystals and very fine.
Cornish disappeared soon after visiting
the Assistant District Attorneys office,
and could not be found anywhere. His
divorced wife lives in Boston.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-29
"yery respectfully.
ISIEHtU.I
"JOHN n. MASON BLUNT.

captain A. q. Nj. L. =. v.
This afternoon a Spaniard named
Fernandez, a member Of the municipal
police. was surrounded by crowd Of
Cubans in Bombay street. Cuban and
American flags were waved in his face.
His rifle was twisted out of his hands,
and half a hundred men yelled to him,
'Shout Viva Cuba Libre' or die"
Fernandez threw up his arms as il to
assent. and then. when the mob had
qnieted down to hear what he had to
say. he cried in clear tones, Viva Els
pana. Viva Espana." Three knives were
thrust into him and tonight he is dying.
1t is a favorite sport among the Gu
ban young men to stop IN the streets
persons supposed to be pr0-Spanish and
make them kiss the Cuban flag and
cry viva Cuba Libre." Sometimes
these incidents have their humorous
features, but quite as often the victims
are viciously treated.
Tonight fight was started by some
Cubans carrying American and Cuban
flags, who declared they had been in
suited by Spanish marines. A Cuban
drew pistol and declaring that he
would defend the American flag, fired.
Other shots followed According to UNI
official reports a Spanish soldier of the
Calaraya battalion was killed, Span
ish marine fatally wounded and at least
one other. if not several, hurt.
Charles w. Gould returned here today
after his second visit with the supply
ship Comal to Cardenas, Matanzas and
Sagua la Grande. He reports that there
is no starvation to speak of in those
districts. Since his first visit a month
ago ten thousand persons have moved
upon the farms, where they are sup
ported by the rations supplied by the
Americans, pending a crop.
This morning two battalions Of the
First Texas and the Second Louisiana
volunteer regiments which arrived here
yesterday on the United States transport
Mobile from Savannah. marched through
portion of the Prado to Camp Que
mados. The mascot cats of the Texans
were borne in front of the column.
The United States troops occupied
Castle La Punt this fternoon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-29
STOLE pENITENTIARY HOGS.

Yesterday four negroes-William Carr,
George Kelly, Annie Satterfied and Ella
.lnndley-were up before the Mayor
charged with stealing vegetables and hogs
from the penitentiary. All proved ont. .
except George Kelly, VINO was sent on to
court. The hog lot at the penitentiary
is located about two hundred yards from
the, stockade. For some time hogs have
been disappearing until five in all have
been missed The thieves have operat-
ed Systematically. The hogs were killed.
carried off, cleaned in the penitentiary
woods, and then sold i'll Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-29
CHARLESTON FETES LIONS.

Charleston. S. c.. Dec. 2S.-Gencral
Bates and his headquarters arrived here
to-day He is to sail from here for Cuba
on the transport Minnewaska with the
Sixth Ohio volunteers. The regiment is
not expected to arrive in the city until
tomorrow morning. First battalion, 440
men strong, of the First regular infantry
arrived in the city during the day. These
troops are TO embark here for Havana on
tne Ward Line steamer Saratoga. The
steamer was due here to-day, but failed
to put in an appearance.
A feature of the day was a street par
ade given by the Twelfth New York re-
giment under Colonel Leonard. Flags
were flying in all parts of the city, and
the regiment was heartily cheered all
a4ong the line of its march.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-29

General Sanger has established head
quarters at the Charleston Hotel, while
General Bates has his headquarters on
the transport Minnewaska. The generals
and Officers of their respective staffs are
being entertained Mt a round of entertain
ments given at private houses.
The Manitoba with General Sanger
and the Twelfth New York will probably
get to sea tomorrow. but it is hardly
probable that the Minnewaska viii sail
before Saturday. The Saratoga can get
away within few hours after her ar
rival here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-29
FEAST ron THE OLD FOLKS.
Twenty-Five Colored People Fed at the
Royal Knights Hall.

Christmas is eminently the child's
day and in our gift-giving to the little
ones we are apt to forget those of a
larger growth, especially the aged.
1t is therefore happy thought on
the part of Mr.. John T. Pullen-the
institution of an "Old Folks Dinner"
to which all the old colored people of
the city should he invitea.
One of these-the one for the oolored
peoplc-was held yesterday afternoon
at the Royal knights Hall on Cabarrus
street. The one for the white people
will be given tomorrow at the Fayette-
Vile Street Baptist church.
At the dinner yesterday twenty-five
people were fed. The bin of fare con
sisted of turkey, chicken, cabbage and
ice cream. jelly. bananas. nuts and APP
pies, each person being given a box of
candy by Mr.. Pullen.
The committee of arrangements was
composed of: Mrs. r. A. Johnson,
ebairman; Mrs. Hoover, Mrs. Vincent.
Mrs. Leak; Mrs. Capehart, Mrs. Young,
Mrs. Watts Mrs. Burwell, Mrs. Worlds
Mrs. f. Jones, Mrs Il. Price. Mrs. H.
Williams, Mrs. Lucy Davis. Mrs. Pat
terson. Mrs. McCauley, Mrs. King.
The dinner was most admirably man
aged by these and went off in de-
lightfu manner.
Among the contributors were the fol-
following citizens of Raleigh: J. r.
Pullen. $26; Sheriff Page. NJ. w. Wood
ard, c. 7. Bailey, Julius Lewis, r. b.
Rainey, Mrs. Moffitt Mrs Bagley, DR..
Mckee, James l. Johnson. J. r. Fer
rail, w. G. Stronach, faculty and stu
dents of Shaw University, faculty ana
students of st. Augustine school, Fl.
Mailer.