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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-03
w. c. T. U. and the National Ou ard

In response to seall from Mrs. Mary Fl.
Hunt, Worlds National Superin tendent
of Scientific Temperance Instruction IN
the public schools Mrs. ]. r. Aiilligan,
Superintendent Of that department. In the
w. O. T. U. of Delaware, has In cunjunc-
ton with other members OF the Woman s
Auxiliary to the National Guards, been
doing some effective relief work ut Camp
Tunnel.
Last evening sho reported this work at
special meeting held by the Wilmington
Union, where Mrs. NJ. j. Darlington pre-
sided. The Union accepted the repOr t.
and also at the request Of the auxiliary, re.
solved that the two associations should
work together in the interests Of our own
soldier boys. Several Of the mothers of the
boys were present. An hour each Monday
evening. from 8 to Q clock, at headquar-
ters 100 w. 8th street, was set apart as an
hour Of prayer for the soldier boys. The
mothers. sisters and friends of our boys
are all Invited
A special relief committee was appoint
ed. Theft work this week will be the
sending Of fruit to Camp Tnnnell. The
members OF this committee are Mrs. ]. r.
Hudson, Mrs. Theodore Francis and Mrs
Frod Mccall. Mrs. Anna H. Pyle, 906
Adams street, Is treasurer, and wbits rib.
boners or other friends who desire to keep
IN touch with the soldier boys through
this channel can send contributions of
money to her.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-03
J.san Hevors u.

Washingt Nay a.--Isis expeotsd thai
the Japanese authoritiss will rseeive early
official infUrmatiuu Of the BATHS 1T Ma
Mia They have Consul there, and under
the system developed during the Japan
China war, all military and naval opera
tions are communicated at once to the Ad.
miralty Office at Toxic and thence make
known to Japanese officials through bout
the world.
1t turns out while Japan has given no.
tice that she will declare neutrality, de-
cree Of neutrality " not yet actually is
sued so that Yokohama and other advan
tageous ports of Japan continue to be open
to the American feet.
This Is looked upon by the authorities
here as an evidence Of the friendly dis
position of Japan towards the United
States. 1t leaves both the ports OF Japan
and China still open to our ships When
che Japahese decree Of neutrality Is issued
there Is strong hope, based upon reliable
Inform alton. that it will, contain what Is
known as d "hospitable coal clause" This
would afford ample facilities to warshlps
to lay In necessary coal supplies at Japan
csc ports to carry thein to the next HON.
port. While the privilege could DO enjoyed
by Spain as we'll as the United States, yet
the effect would DO Of distinct advantage
to the United States, rs 1t Is In Asiatic
waters that tho United s ates most needs
hoSpitable ports for cualiuQ
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-03
At Camp Montchanin.

Although Camp Montchanin is four
miles from the city many persons walked
there yesterday and saw how the regulars
live. Thoy found the life q quiet one.
The only work the men have to perform,
outside of duty ut the DUPONT Powder
works, Is guard mount in the afternoon at
clock. This was interesting to the large
number of people who saw 1t: Captain
Ennis yesterday was officer OF the day,
had charge Of the guard Major Grugan
and Captain Fuger were at headquarters
during part Of the day, looking after mat
ters and welcoming visitors. In the after.
noon Major Grugen. with Captains Ennis
and Fugar, made trip around the out
side of tho works, selecting the posts for
the guards.
Lieutenant Alexander, who is camp ad,
jutant, was the busiest man on the
grounds. He was here, there and every
where, and although up to his eyes in
tor and explain to them anything about
the camp that they desired to know. Visi.
tors to the camp speak always in the high.
est terms of the officers and also the men,
all Of whom seem to stand ready to show
every courtesy.
The guard about the work is most eff
cient. There arc thirty-six to forty men
sent out each night, and the posts are es.
tablished obout 500 feet apart, and during
the night the soldiers keep constantly
travelling that distance. Every four hours
they are relieved, when they simply 60 to
some sheltered place. and sleep until it Is
their time to again go on duty. Many of
the men who were on guard on Sunday
night were sleeping in their tents yester-
day.
The news Of Admiral Dewey's victory
was received with much subdued excite
ment ami great interest was taken in the
news that Lieutenant Whitney had
reached General Gonez's camp in Cuba.
Lieutenant Whitney is connected with the
Fourth Artillery and while Ut stationed
with the two batteries now Lere, he Is
well known to the officers at the camp BIT
Montchanin and to number of the men.
The off ;ers speak in the highest terms Of
Lieutenant Whitney saying that he is a
daring, brave and cool officer, and just the
kind of man needed for such work as he
has successfully accomplished.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-03
Flag presentation.

On Monday tho employees of the Edge
Moor Iron Company pres intel the
Company with an American Flag ten feo5
by twenty feet, which was hoistpl upon u
handsome pole snrmuunted by golden
American eagle with out-spreal pini0ns
and perched upon u golden ball. The
pole was erected by the company upon the
tower of thu works, which Il rats the fl "
over 100 feet above The Delaware The
Flag was rai-el with appropriate ceremu.
neis conducted on the roof of the tower,
which is sixty feet atovo the ground,
whore many of the employees were AS
senb.eu Presentation and acceptance
addresses were made. The Flag ho!st,d
and 'broke-ont" Cheers were given for
the flag. The Star Spanglod Banner"
was sung. Cheers were given for the
President, The Army and the Navy
The tug Amanda Powell salutea with
her whis 10 aud British Steamer dipped
her colors in honor of the occasion.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-03
Pilots Fix atec.

TIL Board Of Pilot Commissioners yes
icrday afternoon adopted the following
resolution in regard to pilots fees:
"kesDlved, That in Gaze Il vessel is pro.
c"eHjng 10 sea, in charge of pilot. shrll
meet with an accident on 81 lie the limit
Of the p,rt OF Philadelphia, compelling
the vcsse' IT, return 70 that city, the nc-
cident not icing due to tho negligence or
capacity Of tie pilot, should the pilot be
retained awaiting repairs to the vessel, he
shll! be entitled 20 the usual detention
fee, compensation for the distance he pilot
Ell the vessel to the location cf the acct
drDt and the usual outward Dilotage,
Should the pilot, however, DO discharged
upon the return of the vessel. he shall be
entitled to collect one full pilotagc to
en -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-03
Free Pills.

Send your address TO II. e. Bucklen g.
Co. Chicago anu got trno sample box uf
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. A trial will
convince you of their merits. These pills
are easy in action and arc particularly
effective in tho cure Of Constipation and
Sick Headache. For Malaria and Liver
troubles they have boon proved Invaluable,
They are guaranteed to DO porfcc;ly free
from every deleterious substance and to be
their action. but by giving tone to stomach
aud bowels greaty iuvigorate the system.
Regular size 25c per box. Sold by N. b.
Danlorlh Druggist
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-03

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Ointment prevents and cures any and all
Of these, and cures Itching, Bleeding, and
R'ind Piles beside. One application
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cured in three to six nights. 30 cents71.
For sale at H. James B,l sol Market St.
and \. Is. Dantorth, Second and Matket
Jtie1tS
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-03
Pastor COmpiimented,

The fourth quarterly conference of
Bethel A. NJ. f. Church was held last
night with the Rev. VIM. II. Davis p. f
The reports Of the various Departments
were encouraging, showing that $l.27S. IS
had been collected during the three
months. The trustees reported an outlay
Of owe: six HUNDRED dollars and very
crrhltatlc blnk balance to their credit.
Tho conference by unanim Jus vote re.
ques'ca the return Of their pastor R,v, o.
y. Robinson for the third year. The
Philadelphia Annual Conference will
meet at Columbia, Pa, May lS 1893.
Bishop Abram Grant b. d prc,idlng.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-03

Rev, Mr.. Dubenng of Philadelphia and
Rev. j. j. Hammond Of this city, will ad-
dress Tho annual meeting of The Junior
Auxiliary of the Diocese of Delaware in
st. Johns Church next Saturday,
There VIII be u conference of the man.
ayers and wortlcrs in the parish building,
beginnings AT III. 31n, N. Tho anniversary
proper will occur at = p. IN, in the church
Reports from the different chapters will
then be made.
Miss Lang of New Castle expects to he
present and give exhibitions of her intel
csing and successful kindergarten work,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-03
For Camp Tunnel,

The Young Womcn's Christian Asso.
citation will on Wednesday, MAY lltb
at their building, Bus King street, receive
provisions for the boys at Camp Tunnel,
10 he sen through the National Christian
Relief Association. Something from
homo will be particularly comforting
and hcartcuing at this time and the Com
inlttee having the packing In charge de.
sites those interested to sent fruits and
ether delicacies promptly and make the
box one to be remembered. Please send
packages to the Lunch Room in base.
ment at g. 80 o'clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-03
nnerlNos To.NioHr.
Board Of Health.

Board Of Health. r
Brsndywine Commandery A. q L o. z. Off
brotherhood Protective Elks.
Cyrus Castle, X. G.. E.
Crusaders Castle, X. GLE
Corinthian Lodge, s. OH.
Carpenters and Joiners' Union.
Chere kee Tribe Imp'd o. X, NJ,
Delaware Eneampinent, l. q. OIL
Delaware Saengerbund
Delaware Senate, No. l0l X. A. Il. O.
Eureka Council, g. W. M.
Eureka Castle, A. o. X. M o.
Eureka Council, Jr.. o. U. A. NJ.
Chosen Friends Castle, K. q. K
Fame Castle, A. o. X. M. G.
Franklin Lodge, A o. q. F.
German Beneficial Society, No. !.
Humanity Circle, B. of u.
Hyatt's Military Band.
Industry Lodge, A. o. U. W.
Lincoln Lodge, X. OF 2,
Musical Art Society.
Manning Association.
Moriel Encampment, X. Of st. j. and M
Reynolds Encampment, /. o. o. +.
Street aud Sewer Directors.
Manetia Council, No. g. ID. OF p.
wilmington Concave. D. Of l.. o. R. O.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-03

sHERIFF"S SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF a
writ OF Levari FaciaS, to me directed
will be exposed to public sale at the
Court House, on Market street between
Tenth and Eleventh streets, In the city
Of wilmington, New Castle county,
State Of Delaware.
ON MONDAY,
THE 10Th DAY OF MAY, 1893,
at 2 o'clock p. M,
the following described real estate, Wis
All that certain messuage or tenement,
three story brick house and lot or piece OF
land situate in the city of Wilmington afOre-
said, and bounded and described as follows to
wit:
beginning on the 1,ortherly side Of Front
street, between West and Washington streets.
distance "A feet rom the westerly side OF We1t
st thence northery parallel to West st. and
through the middle Of the division wall Ne
tween this and the adjoining house 80 feeti
themes westerly parallel to Front street, ~
feet thence southerly parallel to West street.
90 feet to the aforesaid side Of Front street and
thence along said Front street easterly 43 feet
to the place Of beginning, be the contents
thereofwhat they may,
Seized and taken In execution as tne
property of Michael Riley and Mary Riley, ha
wife, and to be sold by
WILLIAM r. FLINN, Sheriff.
sheriff's Office, Wilmington. Delaware
April 70, 1898.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-03

Mr.. James Jones. of the drug firm of
Jones & son, Cowden, ILL.,, in speaking of
DR.. Kings New Discovery, says that last
winter his wife was attacked with La
Grippe, aud her case grew SO serious that
physicians Mt Cowden and Pana could do
nothing for her. 1t seemed to develop in
20 Hasty Consumption. Having DR..
Kings New Discovery in store, and selling
lots of II, he took q bottle home, and to
the surprise Of oil she began to get better
from first dose, and half dozen dollar bot
ties cured her sound and we'll. DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Cold. is guaranteed to do this good
work. Try it. Free trial bottles at N. B.
Danforth's Drug Store
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-03
Shipyard News.


The keel has been laid for the tug VALLEY
Forge, now being constructed by the Har-
Ian and Hollingsworth Company for the
Philadelphia and Reading Transportation
Company.
William du Points yacht Au Revoir, and
George w. Chiids Drexei's yacht Alcedd,
both of which are at the wharvss OF tho
Harlan ond Hollingsworth Company, have
boen recommended Us selection for the
Pennsylvania Naval Reserves.
The schooner Albert 7. Stearns has been
placed on the Marine railway at the yards
Of the jackson and Sharp Company to he
caulhed and painted.
The drelge belonging to John Lynch OF
philadelphia which has been reprinted
will leave the wharves todoy.
The steam barge constructed by Enoch
Moore & Sons Company for Captain Lutte
of New Jersey was launched at the yards
Of her builders to-day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-03
Prayers and peIicacics for Soldiers

The local Scientific Instruction Depart
mcnt Of the Worlds and lnteyna' ionnl w.
{. L L, last night adopted resolution
setting aside ono hour day for prayer for
the soldiers at Camp Tunnel. The service
viii be held at No 800 Vest Eighth street,
1t was resolved to send fruit to the BOYS at
camp and Mrs J. r. Hudson, Mrs. Iheo.
Gorc Francis and Mrs. Fred Mccall were
appointed n committee to carry out the
arrangements, 1t was decided to accent
the Womcn's Auxiliary Of the National
Guard to work in connection with tho
committee appointed. The report of the
work done by the organization was read
and approved
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-03

Dr. Tinker, Of Asbury NJ. E Church, re-
turned home last evening In company
with his son who had been visiting his
brother at Waterbury, Connecticut The
lad is very weak, having been Frustrated
by cougestive chill last Wednesday,
when his life was despairsd Of, He finally
rallied, however, aud stood the journey
home much botter than was anticipated He
may continue to improve for a time, but
rs he is suffering from consumption as
well rs heart troubles, his restoration to
health ID hardly possible.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-03

REPRESENTATIVE Dempsey yesterday
gave notice OF u bill in the House, to pro-
vide II naval reserve for the State. There
is nothing like working the war scare for
all it is worth, and now is the time to get
in the fins work. Our Delaware Legisla-
ture is never found wanting when a snap
is to DO found for Il Democrat 1t is quite
different from the views taken by the
Federul authorities at Washington, and
that is the reason why the Democratic
workers shout and work for tho success Of
that party in Delaware,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-03
wedds1 70 bsr Art

Ndsa wallace Hopper. who was oreditsd
with q purpose OF massying Tod Sloane,
the Jockey. when she secures divorce from
De Wolf Hopper, says, on the contrary.
that at the conclusion Of the last named
ceremony she Is to be welded to her art.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-03
T. n. Wier. Fifth and King Streets.

Is the place, Fancy full cream cheese has that
mild rich flavor. like all cream cheese ought to
one pound package Sc; there is no better mae
aronl made than this; spaghetti, long one
pound package first class lOc; grated pineap.
pie I pound can, 7c; California yellow table
peaches. elegant goods, two cans for csc; early
June peas, small and tender, three cans for ia
these are extra nice goods; California prunes,
pig, soft, neaty fruit, four pounds for 55c; ex.
ira nice California prunes, meaty and good
bright halves Ice pound; egg biscui.; extra
nice fresh ones, l5c pound extra nice fresh
graham waters, l0c pound extra nice fresh
lunch crackers, &c pound; it would do you
pounds for DC; ask for trading stamps at II. M.
WEEKS, Fifth and King Streets a3O.8ts
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-03

The Board Of Pilot Commissioners has
hxed the compensation of pilots and the
|ship owners arc happy and so are the pi.
Ilots.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-03

The Presbyterian alliance of Whining
ton will celebrate the 250th anniversary of
the adoption of the Westminster stand
ards, in West Presbyterian church to-
morrow evening. a number of prominent
speakers from different parts of tho
country will be present
The Assembly of Westminster D.
vines, composed Of the most distinguished
clergymcn Of England aud Scotland of
that day, me: in tho celebrate Jerusalem
Chamber at Wcstminis or Abbey in July.
1913 and continued their sitings until
February, 1919. giving to the world, as q
re.ut of their labors, the DIRECTORY of
Public Worship the Confession of
Faith and the Larger and Shorter Cate.
chisms," which remain practically as
then adopted, the standards of all branch
cs of Presbyterianism to the present day.
The bodies Of the great have at times
laid in state in tho Jerusalem chamber,
among them Addison, Sir Isaac Newton
and the poet, Campbell. After 800 years
tho historic apartment is to all appear
ancos in perfect state of preservation,
and will doubtle carry forward into the
coming centuries the associations which
have made 1t memorable in the past and
invest it with its present charm. The pub
lie is invited to attend the lecture at West
Church.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-03
Enlistiny More Men.

In accordance with the action of tho
board of officers of the N. G. D., at
MiddletOwn yesterday in deciding to in
cronse the regiment TO tw elve Companies,
Captain Carter of Company A; Captain
Matlack of Compa ny c; Captain Brennan
of Company f., and Lieutenant Dillon of
Company K, are here at the work Down
State officers are also at work. Each Com.
pany wants fifty more men and the officer
who recruits them will do 80 for his own
Company. The recruiting begun at $50
O'clock this morning and will be coutinu.
ed until 10 o'clock at night. 1t is expect
cd the full number of men will be recruit
ed by Thursday night.
Major Curtis will continue his recruit.
ing work at the Armory, despite the as
Segment of company officers to this duty
for that purpose. Yesterday Major Curtis
enlisted about fifty men and during the
day forty six mel were sent to Camp TuA.
nell After the companies nowR1 exist
enco are recruited to the ir full sUlngth it
will become necessary to form a new COM
pany to bring the regiment up to the
quo a. 1t, in all probability, will be made
up of recruits.
just who the Captain of such company
wo1d be is question. But it is known
that William A. Pratt, pref dent of the
directors of the Street and Sewer Depart
menu, anu professor at DelaWAro College,
has applied to Governor Tunnel for "a
commission. He is skilled in matters
military, and IL would not be a surprise if
he were assigned to the captancy of now
company, which would be known as Com
pany NJ.
The company formed at Newark will be
known in the future rs Company L. Tho
members are well versed in military tao
tics.
Tho companies of the First r ,giment
will not leave the state, they say unless
they are assured they will have their own
officers If. however, the men sign enlist
ment papers into tho volunteer service,
and then leave the State with their own
officers, they may find themselves in u
pre1lcament.
Their officers could be removed by the
government, but the men could not turn
back then, for such an act would be de.
sertion. Many of the men are inquiring
of this matter before they enlist into the
volunteer service.
The Young Womcn's Christian Associa.
ton tomorrow afternoon will receive pro.
visions for the SOLDIER. Tho association
wishes the packages before o'clock.
non't mi &C il Ray Sam u Jopo. n,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-03

Notice Is hereby given that Fenwick
Islond Shoal Light Vessel No. 81, which
broke adrift during the storm Of April
2Sth, 1893, will be replaced on her station
as early as practicable By order of tn
Light Hou SO Board.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-03
Honey No Object.

1t is stated tha' one Of tho young men
Who accompanied our Delaware boys to
Camp Tunnel wa UtfC.cd by his father,
1900 cash If he would stay at home, but he
refused the tempting bait, pr5ferrng to dc,
lend his country from Spanish aggression
b ease and luxurious living. We admire
his pluck, as of such sterling stuff heroes
hre malo We expect to hear Il good &C.
sonat of his vulOr, should he be called to
lhc front. There are hosts of patriotic
Jorng mon, but 5000 would prove great
temptation to mnny to follow the example
Of Grover Cleveland and md IL substi-
lutte to win glory at the lannon's mouth,
WITH five ice companies doing business
In our city this year ice should be sold at
sreasonable price The ice famine il urg.
cd rs the necessity for fifty per cent.
a!se in price. This is one Of the summer
Injuries the American people will have,
no matter what it costs. They cannot
fcrego their lemonade and mint juips.
GWHAT Is the reason the President don't
hppoint ,he postmaster at Lewesl Are
Democrats to be Kept in Office forever I'M.
der Republican Administration? The
appointment should have been made six
months ago.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-03

The outcome of the naval engagement
1t the Philippines llands by Commodore
Dewey on Sunday, has caused a r-voit
amongst the Inhabitants at Madrid. The
Carlists and r 'pubiicans will participate
IN the debate to day which j. expected to
have important results. The people arc
blaming the present. cabinet for the over
whelmiDg defeat which their navy sustain
III and even treachery is charged, or the
American navy could never hlvo been able
10 obtain IN entrance to the bay p detected
oy submarine mines and powerful bat cr-
les. The Ministers tried to explain to tn,
populace thai our navy was 30 superior,
That the Spanish navy put up n most gal
liant fight and that the United States would
soon be routed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-03
To Cure q Gold In One DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quiaine Tablets,
All Druggists refund the money II 1t fails
to cure 25c.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-03
The Bishop at Translation.

Bishop Coleman will preach in st. Bar
nabas Church mt Marshallton, tomorrow
"Wednesday evening, at 8 o'clock. All
friends are invited, as the Bishop has IN
important message to deliver and he Ii
anxious that 1t shall reach every one in
that community.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-03

OUR.reporter's refrain:
would rather be home guard
And work like u beaver,
Than go to Cuba
And die of yellow fever.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-03
HANSCOM'S

Prices and quality are two
great selling forces both iu our
service.
Special Prices This W eek:
Wheat Germ Flakes, q new cereal Of ex-
ceptional merit; large package, l0c.
Best Wood Fibre Buckets, zoe. ; about
half usual price.
Green Acre Early June Peas, loo. CAM
regularly 12c.
Diamond Dust Washing Powder, &c. box.
Hard Wood Clothes Pins in 6-doz car
tons, &c.
Best Soda Biscuit, pound packages, So
loo Crsain Biscuit, vanilla icing, 16e b.
new and specially fine.
Assorted Cream Waters, half pound
boxes, 10c.
New England Peanut Brittle, &C. h
When ordering soups give the Blue la
bel brand trial; they are considered thu
finest yet -