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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-14
HAVE CLEAN
STREETS.
Professor Speirs TellsHow
Streets Can be Kept
Clear of Rubbish.

Professor f. w. Spiers of Drexel Insti
tute, Philadelphia, spoke in the new Cen
tury Club last night under the auspices of
the clubs civic committee IN AN object
Lesson in Good CT ~ Government" "Stre,
cleaning was Professor Spiers subject, anu
he handled the subject excollenily New
York streets and the cleaning system in
augurated by Mayor Strong and Colonel
Wnring was treated.
The speaker then told of the condition
of the truck blocked and dirty streets of
New York undor the Tammany admins.
tration, and portrayed the change wrought
by the election of Mayor Strong and tho
selection of Colonel Waring as commits.
sioner Of streets in New York city. Under
Tammany the street department was an
adjunct to tho political organization. 1t
did not expect to clean streets, but to sus.
tain Tammany.
Colonel Waring accepted the commi,
sionership with reluc ance on tho cond.
tiOn that he was to run the street depart
ment not on political basis, but on a
business basis, and scientific basis; The
result was clean streets in New York.
Professor Sueirs told Of the organiza-
ton of Colonel Warnings army OF 5000
street cleaners, and the manner in which
they operated
One point particularly interesting to
Wilmingtonians is the manner in which
ashes are collected. Each family is fur
nishcd with II receptacle having II swing
ing bottom, and the Conteuss are dumped
once day into bags. which prevents the
ashes being scattered about as they are IN
Wilmington.
Professor Speirs fully explained Colonel
Warnings system and the final disposition
OF the refuse, He also dwult at length on
"a gen eral description of the street clean
ing army, he equipment aud tho parade
of the del artment recently.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-14
WRONGFULLY CONFISCATED.
Property Of Americans and Ncutrals
Seized Contrary to Proclamation.

! Property Of Americans and Ncutrals
| Seized Contrary to Proclamation.
New York, May 14.-An attorney Of
this city left yesterday for Key West,
to institute proceedings before the
brfze court for the recovery Of vessels
tnd merchandise valued at about
d 900 900 and confiscated more than q
| fortnight ago. Marine underwriters,
| London bankers, Paris merchants and
! New Orleans business men are among
those interested in the undertaking,
which In certain aspects differs from
anything of the sort attempted In this
66nntry before. The vessels affected
,&Se the Panama, captured April 25;
Miguel Jover, captured April "a Cata-
Ma, captured April "a; Pedro captur-
" April %, and Guido, captured April
n. All are Spanish steamships, having
varied csrEceE, upon which bankers in
different PARTS Of the world have ad-
vanced money.
The contention will be made that the
eases come within the spirit of the
prrsi1ant's proclamation Of April 26,
which, after affirming adherence to the
declaration Of Paris, allows Spanish
vessels until May 81 In which to depart
unm elected from American ports. That
the government should confscate prop
sfty belonging to its cwn subjects or
uputrals because 1t was foura in Span
1Sh vessels clearing at this and other
ports just before hoGtilit!es were an
|. Hounced is thought to he contrary to
1he Presidents intention.
N --
Tho Weather.
For eastern Pennsylvania. New Jer-
by. Delaware and Maryland: Fair;
warmer on the coast; westerly winds.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-14

bridge VI Inc IUwa anu uau u narrow
escape from splinters, which injured
three men. The Iowa was hit eight
times, but the shells made no impress
sion on her armor. The weather was
fine, but the heavy swells made ac-
curate aim difficult. The broadsidea
from the Iowa and Indiana rumbled in
the hills ashore for five minutes after
they we're delivered Clouds Of dust
showed where they struck, but the
smoke hung over everything. The
shells screeching overhead and drop
ping around were the only signs that
the Spaniards still stuck to their guns.
Utter Indifference was shown fol
the enemy's fire. The wounded wers
quickly attended, the blood was wash.
ID away and everything proceeded like
target practice. At 7:45 a. m. Admiral
Sampson signalled cease firing"
"Retire" was sounded on the Iowa,
md she headed from the shore. The
Terror was the last ship In the line
and, failing to see the signal, banged
away alone for about half an hour, the
concert of shore guns roaring at her
and the watef flying high around her
from the exploded shells. But she pos
sessed charmed life, and reluctantly
retired at SIS.
AS at Matanzas, the unsatisfactory
condition, the smoke and the distance
prevented any important conclusions
being drawn. The town of San Juan
must have suffered, although protect
ed by the hills, as the high shots must
have reached it. No traces Of the
bombardment were discernible on the
fort except small fires, which were ap-
parently extinguished before the fleet
left.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-14


Thomas, Danish West Indies, May IA.
The forts of San Juan de Porto Rico
were bombarded by part Of Rear Ad-
miral Simpsons fleet Thursday morn
ing. The snemy's loss is believed to
be heavy. The American loss is two
men killed and seven men injured.
After three hours firing the admiral
withdrew the fleet, and, heading for
Key West, he said: II am satisfied with
the mornings work. l could have
taken San Juan, but have no force to
hold it. l only wanted to administer
punishment. This has been done.
came for the Spanish fleet, and not for
San Juan"
The men killed were Seaman Frank
Widemark, of the New York, and a
gunner's mate, Of the Amphitrite.
The latter died from the effects Of the
extreme heat.
Of the injured men three were on
board the Iowa and four on board the
New York.
Those slightly injured on the Iowa
are Seaman Mitchell, Private Marine
Merkle and Apprentice Hill. The in
jured on the New York are Seaman
Samuel Feltman (seriously) and Sea-
man Michael Murphy. Two other en-
listed men were slightly injured. All
the above named were injured by tbs
bursting of a shell on the New York.
The American ships were uninjured.
The engagement began at Sis a. m.
and ended at SIS a. m. The enemy's
batteries were not silenced. The town
in the rear of the Notifications prob
ably suffered.
The ships taking part in the action
were the Iowa, Indiana, New York,
Terror, Amphitrite, Detroit, Montgom-
cry, Wampatuck and Porter. The
enemy's firing was heavy, but wild,
and the Iowa and New York were
probably the only ships hit. They
went right up under the guns in COL
umn, delivering broadsides. and then
returned. The line passed thrice in
front Of the forts, pouring tons of steel
on shore. 1t Is impossible to Judge
the amount Of damage done to the
buildings and forts. They appeared to
be riddled with shot; but the Span
iards were plucky.
The after turret of the Amphitrite
got out of order temporarily during
the engagement, but she banged away
with her forward guns. After the first
passage before the forts the Detroit
and the Montgomery retired, their
guns being too small to do much dam
age. The Porter and the Wampatuck
also stayed out of range.
The smoke hung over everything,
spelling the aim of the gunners and
making It impossible TO tell where our
shots struck. The officers and men
Of all the ships behaved with GOODNESS
and bravery. The shots flew thick and
fust over all our ships.
The men Of the Iowa who were hurt
during the action were injured by
spinters thrown by an eight inch shell
which came through q boat into the
supei structure and scattered frag-
ments in all directions. The shots
course was finally ended on an iron
plate an inch thick. Merkle was
struck in the arm, and may lose it.
All were hurt by splinters, and fire
was started in the boat, but was quick
ly eStinguishcd.
Moro battery, on the eastward arm
Of the harbor, was the principal point
Of attack Rear Admiral Sampson
and CartGiG F'YE - wore on the lower
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-14
PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS
Are Formally Transferred to the Ser
vice of Uncle sam.

Are Formally Transferred to the Ser
vice of Uncle sam.
Mount Gretna, Pa, May little
Pennsylvania National Guard, which
has a compact organization since 1877,
yesterday practically passed out of
existence when the muster of the last
company of volunteers was completed,
and until the arms of the United
States are finally victorious will be
known as Pennsylvania volunteers. All
that remains of the "old guard are
the division and brigade generals and
their staffs and a colored company Of
infantry in Philadelphia Pennsylvania
bears the distinction of being the first
state to answer the presidents call for
volunteers, and last night, on the field
and awaiting orders, 10,S60 Pennsylva-
niaes 1steed ready and anxious to do
battle for united country.
The scene last evening was memoir
cbe imposing and intensely dramatic
as the whole division, recruits and all.
swept over the hill in columns Of COM
panies and passed in review before the
governor. Then Generals Snowden,
Goblin, Wiley and Schall faced their
cOmmanderin-c chief and were address,
ed by the governor who said he had
urged upon the president their ap-
pointment in the volunteer army to
their present commands. and declared
he was still hopeful that this would be
done. Each Of the generals responded.
A carload Of the travel rations, which
had gone astray, and thereby held
back the Fourth and Sixteenth regi-
ments, arrived yesterday. The men Of
these commands have no orders to
move, and are still quartered in the
barracks. All the colonels have re-
ported TO the war department, and will
receive orders relating to their move
ments from Washington direct.
Orders were received last night from
Secretary Alger to have seven regi-
ments ready for departure to Chick
amauga. Orders were Immediately
given the colonels of the Fourth, Six
teenth, Third, First, Fifteenth, Fifth
and Ninth regiments to prepare to
move forthwith. The Fourth and Six
teenth left today, and the others will
leave as soon as possible. Supple
meptarv or1ers are sxnected directing
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-14
Changes In 3. s. O. Time Table.

Important changes will be made in tn
| Baltimore and Ohio train service, Sunda,
May 18th The changes will not affect tn
train service to New York, but from
| Blue Line Train has been added to th,
schedule, leaving New York at 1.OC p. Ill
daily except Sunday, arriving at Whining
ton at 3 40 p III. continuing on to Balti-
| more and Washington, making the ruI
between New York aud Washington in
| five hours.
A through seceper for Buffalo will be at.
| tached to The Roral Blae Line Train
| leaving Wilmington at741 p. H., running
daily, this sleeper will return from Buffalo
on the train arriving here 1T e.3l a. IN.
The changes from Delaware Avenue
Station are as follows;
From Philadelphia and Chester, b 80 a.
III. to 5. 40 a. M, 800 n. m. to 9,45 n. NJ,
l.20 p. III. to =. 10 p. H., daily 4 10 p. III. to
L. 45 D. m, daily except SUNDAY.
10 Newark, Baltimore and Washington
S35 a. III. to 8 3ia IN, IL 81 p. IN. to l2 IS,
D. in., 40i p. IN. to $40 p. IN, this train will
not stop at Newark, 6.lS p. IN. to 6.l7
p. m,
For Landenb.rg and Way Stations
Sundays from 4 81 p m. to 5.32 p III.
Trains for Chicago will leave daily at
8 "a n. IL. and 4 81 p. IN
For Pittsburg, Weekdays S.3i a. IN. sand
6. II p. H., sundays o,34 u. M. and A 81 p
N.
For Cincinnati, S3i q IN, Il, So and oil
p. N. daily.
From Market Street, train for Philadel.
phia changed from 25J p. IN. to 4.3O p. IN.
weekdays For Landan6crg on Sundays
changed from b lOp p III, to $50 p. III. On
weekdays this train Will run at 5.l0p, III.
as on present schedule. Trains from Phila.
delphla for Wilmington changed $50 p. N.
to 8 OF p, IN. l0G0 p. m. to 1910 p. M.
Sundays 10 p. IN. to sop. m.
The local express leaving Philadelphia
daily except Sunday at ll.3h p. m., will
run into Water and Market street Station
arriving at IL 80 a. NJ. All coaches run
ming OH the Philadelphia Division have
been painted the standard Royal Blue
color and thoroughly renovated. Many
new coaches have been added to the ser
vice.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-14
Delaware Legislature.

Dover, Del, May 18-The GeDerde> As,
sembly will in all probability beir session.
another week. The Senate to-day passed
the bill creating General Corporations
law. i,
The House passed the House bill amend,
ing the Investment Tax law, and the Sem,
ate bill authorizing the Governor to Ap.l
point Robert Wier Notary Public for
Wilmington. II
The bill to provide fer "a naval militis
was called up in the House this afternoon,
aud after it had been discussed at lengtn
the discovery was made that it contained,
no enacting clause. and 1t was returned to
committee for amendment. The Senate,
killed the SUSSEX County Commissioning
bill. 4
The new general corporation bill was,
passed by the Senate with number Of
amendments and will probably BE-
taken up by the House again on Mons
day. If the House concurs in the amend
ments made by the Senate the bill can
soon be disposed of. tx
In the Hou Q Representative Hazell in
troduced bill governing cases for dam.
ages brought for injuries or accidental
death. ~
Representative Donaldson introduced 3
bill to allow the school commissioners Of
Newark to borrow money for the purpose
of building an addition to the school.
house. 4
The House killed the bill to abolish the
office of weights and measures.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-14
! FRENCH NEUTRALITY.
Copy Of the Decree Delivered to the
\ State Department Yesterday. )
ALLOWS PRIZES IN ITS PORTS.

A Privilege That Is Not Conceded BY
n Great Britain and Other Countries.
Il Regulations, as a Whole, Are Very
Fair-No Move Toward Intervention
Washington, May 14.-The French
lSmbassy has given to the state de-
Dartment a copy of the French decree
fof neutrality. 1t Ii of special interest
5ust now, in view of the presence of the
Spanish squadron near the French
West indies. 1t is noted by the Off
uials here that the decree permits
prizes to be taken to French ports for
tshours. which privilege is not allow
I'd by Great Britain and some other
nations. The text Of the French de-
cree is as follows:
"The government of the republic de-
elares and notifies those whom 1t may
concern that 1t has resolved to observe
strict neutrality in the war which has
been declared between Spain and the
United States.
"Attention Is called to Frenchmen re-
siding in France, in her colonies and
in countries under protectorate. or re-
aiding in foreign countries, that they
must abstain from any act which, COM
mitted in violation Of French laws or
Of International law, might be consider
ed hostile to one of the parties, or con-
trary to scrupulous observance Of
neutrality. They are specially for
hidden to enroll or to take service
either in the army or on board a man
of-war of either beligerent, or to con-
lk~fh,,to to- ,r1, Or aryn-
ament of naval vessel.
"The government declares, further
more, that no naval vessel of either
beIligerent power will be allowed to
enter or to sojourn with prizes in any
port or harbor of France, her colonies,
etc, for more than "a hours, with the
exception of an enforced stay Of ne
csssity fully justified. No sale of arti-
Giles coming from such prizes can take
place in said ports or harbors.
"All persons who shall violate these
provisions shall be disbarred from
claiming protection of the government
or its agents against any acts or
measures which, in conformity with in
ternational law, the belligerents may
exercise or prescribe, and they will
narrower be prosecuted. If necessary,
IN accordance with the laws Of the
French republic"
German officials say the reports
sananating from London as to Ger
many's purpose to intervene In the
Philippine Islands are not worthy of
attention or denial. There has been
no move toward Intervention, and 1t Is
said there will be none. The authori-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-14
Newport Items.

Pearl. the year old child Of Mr. and Mrs.
Richard King was bitten quito badly on
tho face by the dog owned by Robert
Elliott, yesterday afternoon about o UlOck
The cbild's injuries were attended to by
DR.. Booth
Mr.. Marshall Crawford of our town who
has enls Ell, has been home for few days
accompanied by Captain Hossingcr, to lee
cruit.
Mrs. Lille Benjamin of Leslie, Md, is
visiting her friend Miss Anna First of our
town.
Mrs. William Hilyard has returned
home after spending week with her sis
or Mrs Murray, of Philadelphia,
Mrs. LOWS Hall, of Wilmington, spent
Monday vi ii her parents, MIR. and Mrs.
John Scarborough, of our town.
The Misses Lille and Edna Scarborough
spent Thursday with their brother, John
scarborough. at Camp Tunnel, Middle.
town, Del.
Mr. J. w. r. Kilgore, of this town,
spent Thursday In Philadelphia.
Mrs, Sarah Gregg and Mrs. Howard
Finn visited Philadelphia on Thursday.
1t Is reported that another young man
from orr town has enlisted.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Groome and son Of
our town, visited Wilmington yesterday
for tho purpose Of visiting Buffalo B.lls
snow
Mrs. Thomas Smith and children visited
Wilmington yesterday.
Mr.. Ann Mahan, of Ccci! county, Md,
81 years Of age, Is visiting her son. Mr.
James Mahan, Of this town.
Miss Eta Mahan, of this town, is visit
ing her grand parents, at Singery, Md.
Miss AMMO First has returned home
after u ten days visit to Mechanics Valley,
Nd.
Mr.. Sylvester Townsend, Jr, who has
baen the principal of the public schools
here hes resigned his position for the pur-
pose of enlsting.
Miss Mary Tleson is visiting hor homo
at Bay View, Md.
Several young people of our town attend.
ed n party given by the young people Of
Marshallton, at Brandywine Springs on
Thursday.
Miss Leonns Gunther of Wilmin rton, Is
srending a few days with her friend Misa
Ethel ii iller Of this town.
Mrs. Owen Carton, Of Wilmington,
visited her sister Miss Maggie Slndall.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-14
Children Treated.

There was a delightful time spent 40,
Boulden U. A. NJ. Il. chapel on last Thurs1
day evening. Addresses were:delivcred byi
L. w. DeShields, District Superintendent
Prof. w. A. Gumbey and J. H. Cook. Is.I
The child.en were treated for their 6fIj-!
cfenE wotsS .they- performed by card4
towards the Sabbath school on Eastcq
day. The two pupils bringing tn ttl9
highest amounts of money received tw6j
grand prizes which were presented by the,
District Superintendent to Laura WilbRnIl
who contributed &l.l and to Maryi
Wright, who contributed S1.08. . The total
amount collected during the day was
T06. The school with their efficient 50.
perintsndsnt, P. A. Hopkins, and othaI
officers deserves much credit for thoit
noble work. May God bless them.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-14
A Distinguished Speaker.

The Y. NJ. c. A. Gospel Meeting to- mor,
row at the Hall, 1907 Market street will b.
one of great interest to men. Tho speaker,
will be Michael j. Riley, the EowerY
Evangelist. ana his subject will be .The.
White Slave" The history of the life o1
4dr. Riley is one Of great interest and
shows how a man can redeem himself
through the help of Christ.
He was born in Ireland, "a years ago and
came to this country when quite younRJ
He has been a gambler, saloon-keeper, q
habitue of the Bowery, a dancing masterI
and familiar with all that was sinful In
New York.
He was rescued from this life about three
years ago in the Bowery Mission where he
learned to read an write.
He now is working among his former as
sociates, trying to lead them to the oettar
way. The meeting at the Y. M. CA. Is for
men only.
On Sunday evening at 7.45 Mr.. RileyI
will make an addcess in Harrison strsetl
church on 1.-THE PrOdigal Daughter" TO-
which all are invited -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-14
An Old Conductor

Josiah Bacon, father of Walter Bacon.
the lawyer, is one Of the Oldest railroad
conductors in the country. He was bornl
December /, 1926, and in 1910 began his
railroad career on the Eitchburg Railroad
continuing until he came to Delaware tn
April 1856 From that time until Decens
bcr 1897 he was in the employ of the p. W.
g. B. Railroad Company continuously. +
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-14
A Cash Gift to Uncle Sam.

Washington, May 14.-United States
Treasurer Ellis w. Roberts has re-
ceived from Mr.. Francis c. Moore, Of
New York, a gift to the government Of
$1,000. In accepting the gift Mr.. Rob-
erts says it is done with full recogni-
Ion of the generous patriotism which
Inspires it.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-14

Notice is hereby given that the light on
gas.lightod buoy No. 26, marking Goo {
Flat, Delaware River, has been cxtin-
guished until further orders. by order OF
the Light House Board. w. H. Rredcr,
Lieutenant Commander, U. 5. N, In
spector 4th Light House District
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-14
Sleep, Gentle Sleep

The story has been told innumerable
times Of driving the wolf from he door.
Now gentleman by the name of Wolfe
wants to stop u newsboy from crying his
papers at Six clock in the morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-14

W. A. Huktll auctionoer, will sell fur
nituro, carpets, cook stove and other ar.
ticlos at No. COB Penn street on Monday,
May IL at2 O'Clock, p. IN.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-14
real, MONDAYS
REPUBLICAN,.

For Talmage's sermon. 1t
can be had only in the
REPUBLICAN, as it has
the exclusive right for
Wilmington to publish his
sermons. 1t is worth read-
ing, and every Presbyteri-
an especially, should pro-
cure a copy of l'londay's
issue.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-14

The anniversar. of the Epworth League !
will be held in Wesley NJ. f. Church to-
morrow night. Medford Cahoon Esq,
will speak.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-14

impossible to foresec an accident. Not
impossible to be prepared for it. DR.
Thomas Electric Oil--Monarch over pain.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-14

James McMahon, of Penny Hill fired his
gun ut n cot, the gun kicked and broke his
collar bone. lie is 81 years OF age.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-14
The SPANISH REPORTS.


Madrid May 14.-General- ,Blanco's
dispatch describing the engagement at
Cienfuegos says:
'The Americans fired over 600 shells
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-14
General Gomez to General Miles

General Gomez to General Miles.
Key West, May 14.-Lieutenant An
drew S. Rowan, of the United States
army, arrived here yesterday from
Cuba bearing important dispatches
from General CaliXto Garcia, COM
mander of the department of the east,
insurgent army, for General Miles or
General Shafter, commanding the army
Of invasion. Lieutenant Rowan had
long conference with the insurgent
general, who told him that there were
5000 troops in his command scattered
throughout the island. These troops
are well supplied with arms, but lasli
ammunition. General Garcia expressed
his joy at the intervention Of the
United States.