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The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-30
BY staff Correspondence to The Sun.

WASHINGTON April 29.-General Shatter,
accompanied by his staff, left Washing
ton for Tampa, where he will organize
and take command of the first eXpeol-
tion OF regular troops that will start for
Cuba shortly.
He will be made Major General,
though in the promotion he will pass
over the heads OF two other Brigadler
Generals who outIist him. He is a per-
sonal friend of General Miles, and be-
sides comes from the same state as the
Secretary OF War.
The Spanish fleet, which has been
fitting out at Cape Verde Islands, sailed
today, part OF it going to the Canary
Islands and the remainder in a western
direction, with its destination unknown.
The declaration of neutrality by Portu-
gal is responsible for its departure at
this time.
1t is feared that the portion OF the fleet
which headed for the westward is on its
way to the coast Of the Usited States,
and the strategy board is making extern
sive plans to keep track of it and meet it
if it should attempt to attack our sea.
coast
The Secretary OF War has sent to Con-
gress the estimate OF 34,OO0,OOO for
equippng, feeding and paying the vol
unteer army of l25,OO0 which will be
called out, and thus increase in the regu-
lar army. This estimate covers onl y the
period between May and June 80
The War Revenue bill passed the
House this afternoon by vote of l9l to
l2s. Six Democrats voted with the Re.
prblicans in the affirmative while two
Republicans voted with the Democrats,
Popuists and Silver Republicans against
the bill.
The main point Of dispute was the sec
ton authorizing the issue of five hun
dred millions OF bonds to carry on the
war.
WASHINGTON, April 29.-It is stated
here tonight, on good authority that
the United States liners St. Paul, St.
Louis, Howard and Yale will be rushed
to sea carrying in their holds guns of
heavy calihre, which will be mounted
at sea.
The liners will then proceed to the
Spanish coast and lay in wait for some
very richly laden Spanish vessels.
MADRID, April 29-Ex-Captain Gen
eral Wey!cr in the Senate today urged
the spanisl, government to take the Of
fensive against the United States, and in
an address justified the butcherv methods
d used by him in the war against Cuba.
BuExos Arnrs, April 2o.-The Argen-
tine Republic will make declaration Of
neutrality in the war between the United
States and Spain, but may not make coal
a contraband Of war. The Spanish tor
pedo cruiser is still here.
KEY WEST, Fla, April % Miss Clara
Barton, with twelve members OF the Red
Cross Society has arrived here, and it is
understood will accompany the United
States troops for Cuba.
MEcHAIS, Me-, April -. The United
States steamer Minneapolis left here this
afternoon at 2.3O O'clock under sealed
orders. She is bound west but her de,ti-
nation is unknown. !.
BosroS, Mass, April 29.-Word was
received stAhe State House here this
afternoon that the complement OF each
of the four regiments designated by
Governor Wolcott to make the full quota
Of this State has been filed.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-30
SDanish Fleet Sails.

Special to THE Sun.
Sr. VINCENT, Cape de Verde Islands,
April 20 $50 a. m.--Nearly all of the
ships of the Spanish fleet, which have
been at anchor here for many weeks,
have just sailed. They comprise four
first-class armored cruisers, three torpedo
boat dcstroyers and twenty-five auXil-
iary steamers.
This course at the outset was toward
the south, but the destination of the
ships is not known. 1t is belived here
that they are going to Porto Rico, or
perhaps to Cuba, to attempt to raise the
blockade of Havana.
Their. present course, however, is
made in the direction Of the South Amer
ican coast, where they Wight intercept
the American batteship Oregon and
gunboat Marietta, now steaming north.
The Admiral in command has sealed
orders, which will be opened and COM
muncated to the captains after twelve
hours steaming at sea.
The three torpedo boats remain in the
harbor here, and it is believed they will
return either to Spain CT the Canaries.
They are considered too frail for the vow
age acruss the Atlantic.
There are many here who donot share
the general opinion that the fleet will go
westward. The coal supply brought here
by the transport San Francisco is not
deemed sufficient to supply the fleet for
a long cruise.
Great hustle and activity was dis
played on all the ships yesterday. The
Admiral visited every vessel OF the fleet
and received the Spanish Consul on
farewell visit.
In consequence of the large purchases
for the Spanish crews, provisions have
become very scarce and dear on these
islands.
MADRID, April 20.-The Spanish fleet
at st. Vincent, Cape dc Verde Islands,
has sailed to lombard the North Ameri-
can coast.
WASHINGTON, April 29.-lf the Navy
Department learns that the Spanish fleet
is bound for this coast, fleet will be
sent to meet and give it battle.
The four cruisers in the Cape Verde
fleet are mong the best ships in the
Spanish navy. They are all iirst-ciass
armopd cruisers OF 1000 tons each. The
Oqucndo, Viscaya and Infanta Maria
Teresa are sister ships, each mounting
thirty guns The Cristobal Colon, built
in Italy in 1896, carrying forty guns.
Each has two eIeven.inch rifles and ten
fve-inch quick-fring guns. Their speed
is given at eighteen knots
The torpedo boat hoti'a is made OF
these vessels:
Torpedo catcher Furor, 406 tons; COM
mander, d. Carlior; Y men.
Torpedo catcher Pluton, $50 tons;
commander, 7. Nasquez; u men.
Torpedo catcher Terror, 40G tons; COM
mander, F. de IL RocEa; u men.
Torpedo boat Rayo, l20 tons: com
mander, Senior Rizo; Y men.
Torpedo boat Azor, l20 tons, COM
mander r. de Eguin; 26 men.
Torpedo boat Ariete, l2O tons; COM
mander, NJ. Somoza; 2G men.
The two armed auxiiaries are the
Ciudad de Cadiz and San Francisco.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-30
MAJOR GENERAL ShAFTER
LEAVES WASHINGTON
To Take Command of the First
Expedition of Regular
Troops to Cuba.
DESTINATION 0F THE SPANISH FLEET IS UNKNOWN
Belief That Portion Of the
Flotilla is Enroute for
United States.
United States Liners Sent to Sea to Intercept Richly
Laden Spanish Vessels Spains
Coast-Butcher Weyler Urges His
Government to Take the
Offensive Against

MADRID, April 29.-Danish officials do
not believe that American vessels can
land at Matanzas, as the bay is mined
and full OF torpedoes.
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yellow Fever Mcnaccs Fleet.

WASHINGTON, April 20.-The Navy De-
partment has received notice that pre-.
monitorv evidence Of the presence o.
yellow fever have been visible among
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-30

BosroS, Mass, April 29.-Word was
received tEhe State House here this
afternoon that the complement Of each
Of the four regiments designated by
Governor Wolcott to make the full quota
OF this State las been filed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
TARNHURST TR UsTEEs.


Monthly Meeting To -day-Uontracts Award
ed for Ice aud Butter.
The monthly meeting Of the Trustees
of the Insane was held ut Farnhurst
on Thursday with DIR. j. j. Black in
the chair. Ths only absent member
was DR.. II. White Baker of Seafurd.
The contract for furnishing the insti-
tuition with the hest northern ice for
the season which begins ON April 7th
and ends on November Let, was awarded
to Joseph u. King of New Castle, for
the sum of Sl9S.
The contract for the butter for the
coming quarter was awarded TO the
Odessa creamery at II cents per pound.
The house bills were passed aud also
the salaries. A committee was appointed
to go 20 the Legislature for tho purpose
Of opposing the bill providing for q
steward for the institution.
The report of Superintendent Hauckel
| showed the total population of the in.
stitution to he 49,. There we're two
deaths during the month, aud sin
persons were admitted.
DIR. Edith Barker was elected al
pathologist of the institution and vii
do the general work required. Her tern
of service will be only until January
Let, 1899, as her employment is an OK
pertinent in this line.
Miss Barker has been employed il
the Norristown Insane Asylum in tht
same capacity, and has serveu as phy
stefan in the Johns Hopkins Hospita
Baltimore.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
LOOKING FOR HER BOY.

Mrs. s. l.. Field, Now In Jacksonville,
Fln., Inqurss for the Whereabouts OF
wiiitnn IS. Field.
Mayor McLenr last week received the
following communication
Executive Mansion, Washington, D.
O., March 30, 1898, Respectfully sub
mitted to the Mayor Of Wilmington,
Del. John Addison Porter, Secretary
to the President.
Enclosure.
"Duval County Hospital Jacksonville,
Fla, March 81 1898. no tho President
OF the United Stutes--DeHr Sir; Please
excuse the privilege take. j have
lost my son and apply to you for his
whereabouts. IL possible for you to
give me any information please do so.
lie was in Rio Janerlo, Brazil, two
years ago last January. wrote the
consul there. They wrote me that be
bad shipped back to this country.
heard that he was in Wilmington, Del. /,
last July, trying 10 iinh mu | was
taken with consumption and came here
for treatment, and be lost track uf me.
lie is is years old, well built, large fol
his age. dark eyas ami dark curly hair,
a acar over his right eye.
Ills name ia William Edward Field.
think he is on some weasel North.
Please, il he eau be found, let mo know
Of his whereabouts, as | would be &c
glad to see him once more in this life.
Respectfully yours.
''Mra. S. L. Field. "
"P. S.-Please ublige me il possible,
as early az you can, with the informa
ton. Truly you're,
Mrs, S. l.. Field"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

Joseph r. Cash, painter, who dis
appeared from his home in this city
about nine weeks ago was heard from
last week. He wrote letter TO his
father. at No ALI West Fifth street.
saying tint he was working in Phila,
delpbia. lie said that after leaving this
city he obtained work in Philadelphia.
hut became ill with rheumatism shortly
after his arrival and was compelled to
go to a hospital whore he remained
three weeks. He read the article in
Every Evening about his disappear
ance, and deemed it advisable to inform
his relatives lie lid not state whom
he was coming home. His two children
here are living with their grandparents.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
as may be set forth by the bishop for

as may be set forth by the bishop for
special occasions.
Sec. ,. All ministers shall say daily
the morning and evening prayer. either
privately ur openly, not being let by
sickness or other urgent cause.
"Sec. 3. The bishop Of every diocese
or missionary jurisdiction may COM
pose forms of prayer or Thanksgiving,
rs the case may require. for special
occasions and send them to every
minister within his diocese or iuris-
diction, and it shall he the duty OF the
minister to use such forms.'
The section prescribing the COM
pulsory daily use by ministers OF the
services for morning and evening
prayer has met with objection FROM a
number of the members Of tho com
! mission anu will be the subject OF dis
| cussiun in the convention.
In canon 40 radical departure is
proposed from existing conditions by
| the organization OF provinces, with
bishop for a primate. Tho canon i5
entitled "Of Provinces and is as
! follows:
section !, The diocese and mission
AIRY Jurisdictions Of this church are
| hereby united into provinces.
"Sec, >. Tho bishops in each province
shall within three months after this
canon takes effect, eject one OF their
number to be primate.
Sec. 3. Tho convention of each
diocese in this church may, at its first
session to be held after this canon
takes effect, elect five prosby ters
economically resident in the diocese, and
five laymen commandments Of thia
church md having domicile in the
diocese to he delegates to the Provi
sionul Synod Of the province The
delegates 30 chosen, together with the
bishops OF the province, viii constitute
the aRid Provisional oynod.
Sec 4. The primate OF every PROV
ince, or, in case OF his death or dis.
ability. the senior bisohp thereof, shall
summon such Provisional Synud to
meet at some convenient plaee within
one year after this canon tnkes effect.
"SeG. >. The said Provisional Synod
may enact statutes for the organization
Of the Provincial Synod and for the
exercise by it of Legislative powers no
inconsistent with the constitutions
powers of the General Convention fol
the common interest of the churci
within the province and for uniform
mode of trial of proshy ters and dencons
No statute so enacted shall have force
or validity in any diocese unless ratiliet
by such diocese, or IN any missionar.
; jurisdiction unless assented to Ivy tn
; bishop; and no enactment OF tn
Provincial Synod shRll be Of force il
any diocese or missionary jurisdiction
! which has not entered into union witt
the Provincial Synod.
This subject has also been much dis
cussed in former meetings OF the Gen
eral Convention. The opponents of ID
provincial system think that the ah
3 1itional machinery which it provide
will merely consume strength and mean
which might he better. spent; lie ad
, vocRtss think that the additional ma
chinery is needed for greater efficiency
3 1t will be seen that the system ia not I
he compulsory.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

Easton, Md, April 7.-Fire broke
out on Tuesday night in bouss on the
Wristbands farm of Capt. j. g. Morris.
in Miles River Neck, occupied by Henry
Parker and his wife. The house and
Capt. Morris coal shsd, Toulouse. a
lot Of tools and other things slowed
there we're destroyed. The house was
only a few yards from Capt. Morris
dwelling. aud he and other members of
the family had to work hard to save IT.
Capt. Morris himself remained on the
roof until daybreak, effectively using
buckets. Parker went back into the
burning house to get his clothes, and
was badly burned. He inhaled tie
flames and is unable to talk. His wife
jumped from window, but was not
hurt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
THE suARECR0W Pr Ess.

The Trbunee sources of news are 100 numer-
Gus to depend upon one or two individuals or
agencies and the various conflicting stories are
printed for the information OF the reader.-
Chicago Tribune.
If VIC say that war is on us and our ships
have gone to bottom,
Don't permit the dread intelligence to
grieve you.
That Is Correspondent o0-he's been drink
ing and has got 'em,
And in playfulness he writes thus to
deceive you.
When we tell you "Consul Lee has swatted
Blanco in the palace"
You may hit it, but the chances are agin it,
Yet we print the story free from any preju-
dice or malice.
Just 10 let you size it up for what is in ii.
We may tell Of cannon roaring aud Of other
firearms cracking;
Wen describe the gunboats plungng
through the seas, too.
And announce defeat or triumph or retreat
ing or attacking,
And you only need believe just what you
please to.
Possibly we'll make assertion in a double
loaded colum
That the President has died from being
frightened
Don't he anxious. don't be gloomy, appre
hensive, sad or solemn;
That is Just our way of keeping you en-
lightened.
of our correspondents each one is a frantic
| aInbideSter.
Using right or left, or both hands should
lie need 'em;
We don't ask that truthful statement be Q
portion of his text or
Hamper his Imagination in its freedom.
Special wires and special cables, special
agencies. commissions.
Private spies and SNUG officials send thu
news to
is for scarehead publication in unlimited
| editions,
And Won pay your coin and credit wha
you choose to.
CHICAGO Record.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
GETS A COMMISSION.


New York, April Father John p.
Chadwick, chaplain OF the battleship
Maine, who is at present in this city at
the rectory of st. Stephens church. re-
ceived a commission as lieutenant yes
terday from the navy department.
While the granting of the commission,
Father Chadwick asserts, Is in the regu-
lar line of promotion for chaplains in
the navy, the commission is believed by
his friends to have been FASTENED by
his recent splendid attention TO the
wounded and dying sailors of the
Maine.
The priest arrived in this city Tues.
day and went at once to st. Stephen;
church. where he had formerly been ar
assistant to Father Cotton, the pres.
ent pastor. The chaplain celebrated
mass yesterday morning and aftel
leaving the altar chatted with the re-
porters who were in the rectory await
ing him. While alfable and ready t.
talk of the conduct OF the men of tbs
Maine, he was not inclined to discuss
department affairs.
La Lucha, newspaper Of Havana
says that Captain Sigsbee was not oil
the Maine when the explosion occurred
Is that true?" he was asked.
mo. sir; it is not true. Captain Sigs
bee was on board the Maine. Just al
was every officer and man belonging t,
the vessel, with the exception of feu
men who were ashore on leave"
Who were on shore?"
'Mr Bowers, the passed assistant en-
gineer; Cadet Washington. Gunber Hill
md Paymaster's Clerk Mccarthy"
Where We're you at the time of tn
explosion, father?"
81 was in my room. ] had Just fin
ished my labors for the day and jus
started TO read my breviary before re
firing. My room was on the port sid
of the Maine. heard only one report
and when l rushed upon deck / al
what ! could and then waited for or
ders."
Have you any opinion as to how tn
explosion occurred"
II have implicit faith In the report {
the board OF inquiry. It's members ar
all intelligent men. believe fully thei
findings"
do you think that Spanish govern
ment officials are responsible for tn
explosion"
THAT is matter no one can tell wit
certainty. have no opinion as to VIII
was the author of the explosion. don
think the Spanish government had any
thing to do with It,"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
TRADES DAY EXCURSION.


1t Was Great Success IN Every Way and
the Exrurnonists Enjoyed Themselves
Thoroughly.
Willis perhaps the weather conditions
were not quite 30 pleasant as they
might have been, the tirst trades day
excursion over the Delaware railroad
aud branches and other roads brought
probably GOO people to Wilmington last
week. 1t certaioy came up to the an
ticipatious of the merchants who made
the arrangements The programme as
previously arranged was carried out and
the viHitors were given every oppor-
tunity to see the city and become more
thoroughly acquainted with its business
and social advantages. The stUres as
rule exerted extra effort to make their
Displays attractive and altogether there
was every reason to he we'll pleased with
this first excursion.
The courteses of the Wilmington city
railway was extended the visitors and
many had the pleasure Uf free ride
over the company's lines. The special
cars also ran out 10 Shellput Park and
the visitors we're shown through by the
| company's officials, although the day
| WASH exactly suited to park pleasures.
| The special performance given at the
Grand Opera House last night for the
visitors was largely attended. Miss
Johnstone Rennett, who became we'll
known a few years ago in the leading
role Of the comedy, "Jane" appeared,
and delighted all by her clever work.
She was assisted by George W. Leslie
AS the couple had an engagement in
Philadelphia later in the evening they
boarded special train here i'm.
mediately after their act and were
whirleu to Philadelphia in time to keeI
their engagement there The Other
features OF the performance were very
good. William j. Dockstader, furmerl,
manager uf the Wonderland Theatre
appeared in a black face act, and wa
| nj gan IA rnval wnlrntna
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
MuNTcIpiL coURr.


Charge Against a Pawnbroker of Not Com
plying With the Law.
In Municipal Court, on Thursday
Joel Y. Poore was afruigned on the
charge of violating the Pawpbrokers
act, in purchasing copper wire supposed
to he the rropsrty of Phelps & Co., who
have the contract for placing in position
the wires OF the Delmarvia Telephone
Co,
George RanHberger. a lineman, was
called but failed to identify the wire as
the property OF the telephone company.
Sergeant Lucas stated that he saw
Poore purchase gooda, and that he
failed to record them on the register,
as required by law.
Sergeant Massey said that several
hundred pounds OF metal wore sold at
Poore's place on Saturday, hut that the
transaction had not been entered on the
book. Tho property was that Of Jacob
Anderson, who afterward called al
Poore's place and received tbs money
for the goods.
Frank Williams, colored, testif fed TINT
he brought load of material to the
shop kept by poore on Saturday last.
Jacob ANDERSON, colored, said that he
gathered rags and old iron out of ash
barrels and sold it to Pnore.
Chief DolRn identified the book kept
by Poore an one issued by the Police
Department. No entries had been made
in II since March 7th.
Officer Shields stated that two mer
entered the place of Poore two weeks
ago and that no followed them. Poor,
denied that the men had left anything
and search of the place revealed th'
fact that several brass couplings, uset
in large hose. bad been left In the place
Poore was placed under a honu o
$500 for appearance at the upper court
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
FACTS ABOUT HEALTH

Il is Easy to Keep Well u We Know
How Some OF the Conditions Neoes-
sary to Perfect Health.
The Importance Of maintaining good
health Is easily understood, and 1t is
really simple matter IL we take corr
rect view of the conditions required.
In perfect health the stomach promptly
digests food. The blood is employed to
carry nourishment to the organs, nerves,
muscles and Tissues which need it.
The first great essential for good health,
therefore, is pure, rich blood. No medi-
cine has such record OF cures as Hoods
sarsaparilla and it is because 1t is the ono
true blood purifier. Hundreds OF people
are alive and we'll today who would have
been in their graves had they not taken
Hoods sarsaparilla. 1t is depended upon
as family medicine by thousands.
~ -, n.,tz are the only pills to take
Hoods Pills with Hoods sarsaparilla.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

Alexander McCoraughy. who died at
the home of his aunt, Mrs. Thomas b.
Cope, Germantown Pa, Monday week,
aged 43 years, was born in Delaware
City, aud when quito young went to
reside in Germantown. where he at
tended the public schools. After gradu-
ating, he entered the employ Of the
Reading Railroad Co., and occupied a
position of trust in the treasury depart.
ment, which he held up to the time OF
his death. lie was for many years
secretary OF the Germantown Young
MEMS Christian Association, and also
a steward in the First Methodist Epis.
copal Church of Germantown. He was
40 alumnus of the Germantown Boys
Combined School.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

DslawRrs night at Mystic Shrine
Temple, Philadelphia, last night week
was one OF the pleasantest occasions in
the history OF the Templo, and the log
Lu Lu Mobiles from Delaware, in whose
honor this complimentary banquet was
given. will long remember tie event as
one of the most enjoyable of their life.
The committee of arrangements, con-
sisting of L. Il. Morrow, John b.
Book ami +. Henry Young, had made
elaborate arrangements anu headed the
party which went UP on the p, W. &
b. railroad at 5.04 p. m. The delega-
tion was met at Broad street station,
Philadelphia, by committee under the
leadership of Ilustrious rotentats
Shatfer and escorted to the Temple ban
quet room. The party returned home a,
midnight.