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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-12

Miss Louetta Sillitoa, the Gospel singer
of Newport Delaware will couduct spec
ial ovangelistic services in the above Mis-
sion room every evening next week, com
mencing Monday. March 18th. Services
to commence $50 p. III. All are invited to
attend,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-12

the cuilnlitree ucciueu. snouio pear the
name Of the i'll fated Maine. The ap-
preparation for the construction was
not fixed, being referred to the sub
committee on appropriations, which
will report to the full committee today.
The cost, 1t is expected, will be about
$5,000,0G0 each. though for the fiscal
year covered in the bill the amount Of
expenditure may not exceed S2,000000
each. An important question was
raised as to whether theS expenditure
for the new battleships should be de-
frayed out of the $50 900 emergency
bill, but this subject was passed over.
The committee also agreed upon q
provision authorizing the secretary Of
the navy to purchase armor plate by
contract or otherwise at cost of not
exceeding $i00 per ton. This was agreed
to, however, only on the express pro-
Ylso that this item should include the
nickel used in the armor, for which a
large outside percentage heretofore has
been paid by the government. One of
the most important features of the
work on the bill was an agreement on
an appropriation of $l35,0OO for outfit
ting. rationing and uniforming 473 ad-
ditional marines. This increase in the
naval force was made the subject of
special and urgent request sent to the
house after the submission of the regu-
lar recommendations.
The outlook is that four new dry
docks will be authorized, two on the
Atlantic coast, one on the Pacific and
another on the gulf. If the present ex-
pectations are materialized the docks
will be authorized to be constructed at
Boston, Mass; Algiers, New Orleans,
Mare Island Cal. and League Island,
Philadelphia.
With the amounts to be paid for dry
docks and for armor plate, in the ag-
gregate not yet determined, the bill as
it stands carries in all something like
$36, 100000, which. however, will be
largely augmented by the other items.
Rapid progress has been made with the
bill and 1t is likely it will be in shape
to report to the house Monday or Tues
day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-12

J. II. Porter & Sons, wholesale and re.
tail milk dealers. S. f. Cor Seventh and
Madison strccta. Roth Phones Gil.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-12
CAPTAIN pERAL INTERVIEWED.
Declares Maine Explosion Was Not
Caused From the OutSIdn.

/ Declares Maine Explosion Was Not
Caused From the Outside.
Havana March 12.-Captain Peral
| president of the Spanish naval court of
J inquiry into the cause OF the Maine
, disaster, granted an interview to this
| correspondent, whom he authorized to
say 1t was the first and only interview
he had, given any newspaper on the
subject of the inquiry Captain Peral
J speaks excellent English. He said:
"Our divers are hard at work exam
lining the hull of the Maine. Great diff
! ficulty is experienced owing to the
deep mud in which the hull Is buried
and the condition of the wreck for
ward of amidshps. The whole forward
part of the ship is a mass of iron and
steel debris. We have hoisted up much
of it, but in the mud it is not always
possible to tell what parts of the ship,
armor, deck, beams or stanchions are
found, the explosion so changed their
positions.
I'VE think we have located the ram
or prov, but not in the position sup
posed. The forward turret, mounting
two large guns, was blown clear of the
u.
We shall continue our work and try to
examine the hull forward down to the
keel. 1t is possible that we may pro-
pose to the American authorities to
raise the hull by means Of the floating
dock brought from England and now
in Havana harbor.
"We cannot believe there was an ex-
ternal explosion of torpedo for the
following rasons: A torpedo, follow
ing the line of least resistance, must
have blown a great hole in the mud
at the bottom of the harbor. No such
hole was found. A torpedo must have
thrown large mass of water into the
air If exploded at a depth of only 25
feet or so, or at least have produced
wave reaching the other ships and
the shore of the harbor. We have
examined everyone on shipboard or
shore who saw the explosion, but no
one can be found who remarked any
upheaval of water or a big wave.
"A torpedo explosion always kills
fish in the vicinity. No fish were killed
by the Maine disaster, as fishermen
who have known the harbor for many
years testify. To produce the effects
noted in the wreck a torpedo would
have to be Of enormous size, fully 100
or 200 kiOs.
Il am, therefore. Of the opinion that
the explosion occurred within the ship.
] know and respect Captain Sigsbee.
and l believe the American regulations
affecting naval conduct, which I have
read and found admirable, were care
fully observed. But some things which
cannot be foresecn are bound to hap
pen in any navy. l have been reading
of the explosion on the English ship
Dolerel, which the English believe was
caused by chemical combustion In the
paint used for quick drying. have
also read an English account of shells
that were found burst open because Of
hardening points that split and pro-
duced heat, thus flashing the powder
In the interior Of the shell.
"As have said, do not believe there
wes any carelsssness on the part Of the
officers of the Maine. l do believe there
was an accident which could not pos
sibly be avcrted."
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-12

For Coughs nnd Throat Troubles use
Browns Bronchial Trocbes. They relieve all
Thront irritations caused by Cold or use Of
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-12
SPAIN DOES Nor WANT WAR.
Spanish Minister Declares She VIII +

spanish Minister Declares She VIII DO
Everything Honorable to Avort 1t.
Washington. March 12.-Senor Luis
Polo y Bernabe, the new Spanish min
ister was seen at the Spanish legation
yesterday by reporter, and for the
first time since his arrival consented to
speak concerning Spanish affairs, OBJ
serving such retcence on certain
phrases as diplomatic propristy re-
qured. Since the minister's arrival lie
has received a oabogram from Captain
General Blanco stating that the Cuban
cabinet had designated Seniors Seval-
lios OF New York and Barila, secre-
tary Of the Havana Chamber, of Com
meree. to act with senor Angulo in ne
got!ating a commercial treaty between
the United States and Cuba. The min
istsr referred incidentally to this fact
as he regarded 1t as another evidence
Of the complete autonomy which Spain
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-12
Cuppins and leechlng lC3 E. Second st
nEETINGS TOsNiUfIT

Lafayette Lodge, X of P.
Rodney Council, N. 7. U.
Wenonah Lodge, 5. Of II.
Liberty CUnclave, 5. W. NJ.
Crusaders Temple, l.. &. T..
Mechanics Lodge, !. o. .. L.
Lenape Tribe lmp'd O. r. NJ
jefferson Council, o. U, A. NJ.
Wilmington Single Tax Club.
Encampment No "a, L. V l.
Windsor Lodge o. ). of st. q.
Delaware Encampment, A. O. 4. F.
Delaware Degree Lodge, 4. O.G. +.
Delaware Council, No. /, A. .. 5. L.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-12

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
MORGAN FOR GOVERNOR.
Connecticut Democrats Named n Emil
state Ticket Yesterday.

The Connecticut democratic state con-
Vention which was III session at Bridgeport
for several days concluded Its work by the
domination of the following ticket:
For governor-Daniel Nash Morgan,
Bridgeport,
Lieutenant governor-SamueI Bassett.
New Britain
Secretary Of state-Joseph T. Tanning Of
Norwich.
Treasurer-Asa VI. Ross of Thomson.
ContrOller-Edward S. Roberts of Ca
naan.
Attorney general-LeyI N Blydenburg of
New Haven.
The ticket is a compromise between the
gold and silver factions, Morgan being a
leader Of the former. and Blydenburg one
of the strong men of the silver forces
Mr.. Morgan was United States treasurer
under President Cleveland.
The gold faction completely routed the
silver element by securing the adoption
of Il platform which totally eliminated re-
affirmation of the Chicago platform of
1896, and obtaining control of the state or
ganization in the personnel of the state
central committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
The Porto Rico Postal Service.

Information received by Acting Post
master General Heath indicates that the
temporary organization Of the postal sys-
TEN in the important cities and towns in
Porto Rico, under United States auspices,
will be in operation almost as soon as the
evacuation of the island by the Spaniards
is complete. Chairman James E. Stew
art of the postal committee, now in the
island. has telegraphed that he has estab-
lished military post offices at San Juan
and Mayasuez, the two largest places In
the island besides Ponce. Mr.. Stewart
asked for fifteen additional clerks for as
signment to the offices which yet remain
TO be taken possession of, but Gen. Heath
says this need will be filled by the INSTALL
ment of clerks which left New York last
week. and whose arrival at Ponce was
reported to the department yesterday.
Chairman Stewart has recommended that
a depot of postal supplies be established
at Ponce, and this will be DONE An indi-
cation of the amount OF business being
done and in prospect Is shown In the re-
quest by Mr.. Stewart for 5000 worth of
postage supplies for the island.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
DEMOCRATIC HANDBOOK.
The Money Question Made the Domi-
nant Campaign Issue.

The democratic campaign book has just
ton the dominant issue of the campaigns
and discusses the attitude of the two par
ties with relation to the events leading uD
TO the war, but avoids making an issue
on the conduct Of the war. 1t argues that
there is not a sufficient volume of money
under the operations of the gold standard
to do the business of the country The
treasury policy of the administration is
criticised, as is the war revenue BILL and
II is significantly asserted that the war
will result in breaking down the restrictive
barriers 20 trade, maintained by the repub-
hcan party, and this will effect a revolu-
ton in trade with the adoption Of demo
cratic policies. The nearest approach to
raising an issue on the conduct of the war
is contained in a charge that the republi-
cans were unpatriCtic enough to attempt
struggle with a foreign foe, all of which
Is deplored. The glory belongs to the
American soldier and sailor and the shame
70 the republican leaders who attempted to
iatten on the necessities of the war
With reference to the Cuban question the
book quotes from the Congressional Rec
ord and other sources TO show that the
dominant republican policy was unsynpa-
thetic with the Cuban patriots: that the
party would do nothing until forced to II:
and that the war finally resulted from the
refusal OF the republican leaders to con-
slider the Cuban question at time when
II could have been settled without war
the freedom OF Cuba being established and
many lives and much suffering saved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
CERVERA TREATS AUNON COOLLY
Refused the Tender of the Minister's
Carriage In Madrid.


A dispatch from Madrid says: The marked
GOODNESS Of Admiral Cervera and his off,
GERS toward the minister of marine, Senior
Aunon, is much commented upon here.
Senior Aunon and his staff, in uniform, met
Admiral Cervera and his party at the rail-
road depot The admiral halted before the
minister, saluted, and said, stifhy:
Il am at the orders of your excellency
I shall present myself at the ministry to-
day, as is my duty
The admiral then started to leave, after
embracing Capt. Eulate, the former COM
mander Of the Vizcaya. and his other COM
rades
The minister Of marine offered the use of
his carriage to Admiral Cervera, but the
latter declined to accept it, and entered an
other carriage.
In an interview the admiral said he had
clear conscience regarding Santiago. Ma
lions. he said, grew great by their victories
and not by their defeats, however glorious
they might be. Spain had lived in a dream,
and she now had to face reality. The ad-
miral added that his warships were not de-
stroyed in the battle, but by fire.
Gen. Toral, the Spanish commander, who
surrendered his forces at Santiago de Cuba
has also arrived here. He did SO without
attracting any attention. He is now sick
in bed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
GEN. AUGUSTA IN SPAIN.
rOrmer Captain General of fba
Philippines Defends Himself.

! Madrid dispatch says: Gen. August.
| the former captain general of the Philip
| pine Islands, who has just arrived at VI
toria, Spain. from Manila, in an interview
Is quoted as discussing the Philippine cues
| non IN an interesting manner He is al
| legged to have said:
! Before L left Spain 1 knew the situa-
ton in the Philippine Islands was grave.
eehor Moret remarked to me that If war
| WIN the United States broke out there
would be terrible state of things
! Continuing, Gen. August described Ad-
mirai Montijo's fleet as some old wooden
ships" and said they came to Manila
| said:
Our batteries fired at the Americ ans,
| but our guns were mounted on false nIaras
ana after the first shots they became use,
less. AT daybreak we were in the power of
she americans, and an hour afterwara the
| spanish fleet had ceased to exist
dewey summoned me to surrender. 7
| 1 replied: 'Ae =" H.
| 'Raze 1t. but so long as live the snan-
is trr Nag VIII noat on the ruins of Manila
siege and the anguish of the bIoclxade
ranune stared us In the face. In the mean
Time, hostilfties were conducted throughout
humaneiy. NS
Dewey repeated his summons TO sur-
Iehoer, ana again refused. Dewey then
pombarded the town and Manila surren-
dered.
But. considering my presence no longer
necessary, l asked the government for per.
mission to go home, as my position had be-
come oy no means easy. 1 think 1 have
Done my duty as soldier and Spaniard."
The ministerial newspapers protest against
me supposltion that the United States will
Keep the Philippine Islands. They main
tain that SPANS rights to these islands are
incontestable. and that she is resolved to
defend her rights with the greatest energy"
The government papers contend that the
terms or the peace protocol confirm Spain's
right to the Island OF Luzon and the rest
OF the Philippine Islands, and they declare
that II the United States bases its claims
on humanity and civilization, Spain will
prove that there Is no higher civilization
IN any OF the Asiatic colonies than In the
Spanish. colonies In Asia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
p. +. Warmers Team Meets the
Rhiiadeinhia Colts TodaY.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, September 23.-P.
F. Warmers English cricketers today be-
gan a three days match with the Philadel-
phia Colts, a team composed of eighteen
young players selected from the various
cricket clubs in Philadelphia, on the
grounds of the.Merion Cricket Club at Hav-
erford. When play began today there was
strong southwest breeze and the lowering
clouds threatened downpour at any mo-
ment. The heavy storm of last night put
the wicket in a bad condition and made the
crease very soft. The Philadelphia team
is as follows: D. NJ. Adams, s. J. Chinen-
son, J. L. Evans, F. G. Pearson, F. c. Jor-
dan, ]. NJ. Wolfe, J. Tingley, c. H. Howson,
]. L. Morice, w. L. Freeland, A. Haines,
W. L. Roper S. G. Thayer (captafn), F. A.
Greene, w. P. ONeill, w. P. Seymour, C.
]. Allen and L. W. Denote
Captain Warmers team is the same that
has played in the previous matches. The
Colts Won the toss and Adams and Evans
went to bat. Wickets few fast, five going
down before the Colts knew where they
We're standing.
Adams, c. and b. Ainsworth; score, O-1-O.
Freeland c. Mitchell, b. Ainsworth; score,
0-2-O. Evans run out, 0-3-0. Pearson, c..
Sewell, b. Bosanquet; 1-4-1. Howson, b.
Bosanquet; Pol. Allen, c. Ainsworth b.
BOsanquet; 27-6-11. Seymour, c. Hill, b.
AinSWorth, 47-I-21.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
VOLUNTEER OFFICERS RESIGN.
Army Orders of General Interest t.
the Service.

Army Orders of General Interest to
the Service.
By direction Of the acting secretary Of
war the following named officers, having
rendered their designations, are honorably
discharged the service Of the United States:
Major Gilbert L. Fitch, Sd Connecticut
Volunteer Infantry.
Major Julian La Pierre, surgeon, Sd Con-
necticut Volunteer Infantry.
Capt. John A. Davidson, adjutant, 9th
New York Volunteer Infantry.
Capt. William P. Lynn, LIST Missouri Vol
unteer Infantry.
First Lieutenant William S. Burrell, 41th
New York Volunteer Infantry.
Second Lieutenant Thomas c. Hogue, LIST
Delaware Volunteer Infantry.
Second Lieutenant p. ID. Llnkart, 80 Ne
braska Volunteer Infantry.
The following named acting assistant sur
geons are relieved from duty at camp
Wikoff. Montauk PoinS, and Will proceed to
Porto Rico for assignment TO outy: y. = :.
Carson, VIM. c. LIE Compile, John j.
Gilhuley. Elmer 8. Tsnney, E. c. Shattuck,
w. o. Cutliffe. s A.
Capt. William w. Walker. LIST Texas Cav
airy, is relieved from further duty with
the medical department. and will proceed
from Camp Wikoff, New York, to San An
tonic, Texas, and join his regiment.~
Capt. Harry B. Chamberlin, assistant
Ala, for duty.
Major Edw. T. Comegys, surgeon, acting
medical puryeyor, Camp George d
Thomas, Georgia, Will take sta1lon at At
lanta, Ca, transfer the medical supplies in
his charge, and establish a medical supply
depot at that place.
Capt. Thomas s. GraselH, assistant quar-
termaster, and Capt Charles s. Conner,
Volunteer Signal Corps. have been hohcr-
ably discharged. s
The following named officers of the med
ical department, when their services are no
longer required at Camp Wikoff, Montauk
Point, will take first transport for Ponce,
Porto Rico, for assignment to duty: Acting
Assistant Surgeons Charles A. Hamilton,
Charles ]. Aenworthy, s. II. Wadhams.
Major Samuel W.Kelley, brigade surgeon,
is relieved from duty at Camp Wikoff. Mon
tauk Point, and will procee1 to Admission.
Ala.
Major Charles B. Nancrede. chief sur
geon, United States Volunteers, is honora-
bly, discharged the service Of the United
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23

States, his services being no longer needed.
Capt Lewis V. Williams, assistant quar-
termaster, is transferred from Fernandina,
Fla, to Knoxville, Tenn.
Acting Assistant Surgeon Henry S. Green
leaf Is relieved from duty on the hospital
ship Relief, and will proceed to Camp Wi
koff, Montauk Point, for duty.
Acting Assistant Surgeon H. ]. Thomas
is transferred from Washington to Tampa,
Fla.
Acting Assistant Surgeon Edward c.
Poey, United States army, will proceed
from this city to Jacksonville, Fla
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
NOT IN KENTUCKY
Gov, Bradley's Orders to Prevent the
Corbett- Mccoy Fight.
ALL PERSONS WARNED NOT TO ATTEND
Washingtons Play the Cincinnats
Today,
CURRENT SPORTING NEWS

FRANKFORT, KY, September 23.-Gov.
Bradley upon receiving telegram convey
ing the rumor that arrangements are being
made to have tie Corbett-McCoy fight in
this state near Cincinnati issued a procla-
alton today warning all persons not TO
attend the same and directing the peace Of
ficers of the state to take steps to suppress
the fight if ATTEMPTED in Kentucky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23

Gen Lawton's report OF the health con-
ditions at Santiago yesterday was as fol-
lows:
Sick, 1o59; fever. IA; new cases. ia; re-
turned to duty, %; Deaths Washington
Philips, sergeant Company I, 9th u s. Vol
unteer Infantry, yellow fever, September
20: Frederick Williams, private, Company
X, 9th U. S. Volunteer Infantry, pernicious
malarial fever, September 20.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
Sloan Land. Anotbcr R.ce

LONDON, September 23.-At Manchester
today the New Barns selling handicap of
$50 sovereigns for three-year- and up
ward the winner to be sold at auction for
100 sovereigns, was won by Mr.. III. Hardy's
three-year-old bay flly Queen of Song, by
Ballot, out OF bohemian Girl. with Tod
Sloan up Eight horses ran Distance.
seven furlongs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23

The following congressional nominations
have been made by the republicans of Phil
adelphia:
trict, Robert Adams, jr.; third district, VIM,
McAleer (democraD; fourth district, James
R. Young; fifth district, Alfred c. Harmer
position to Representative McAleer in the
third district, and he was Endorsed by the
republicans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
Louisville, z; New York, 2.

The Louisville Colonels again defeated
the New York Giants, to ., playing an
errorless game and hitting Meekin oppor-
timely. Bowling held the Giants safe at all
times. Grady broke his right index finger,
and will probably be out of the game the
rest of the season.
R. II. E.
New York ..... o 1 o % s 9
Louisville. ....... 3 o 2 0 2-7 IL o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
English Cricketer. Win.

The international cricket match between
c. H. Warmers English players and the
New York eleven, which began Wednesday
at the Staten Island Cricket Clubs grounds,
terminated yesterday in a hollow victory
for the visitors, who won by an inning and
PAT runs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
Put Out of Commission.

The Ericsson at Brooklyn and the Te-
cumseh and Viking at Norfolk have been
put out OF commission.
The Yanl1ton is being converted at Nor
folk into survey vessel for service In
charting the coast OF Porto Rico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
Voorhees, for Governor,

Foster NJ. Voorhees,. acting governor of
New Jersey. was unanimously nominated
for governor by the republican state con-
ysntton which met at Trenton yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23

In the deciding contest of a series of pool
matches played at the Capitol Hill Billiard
Room last night NJ. Clark defeated Mr.
Thorp in well-played game by both con-
testants. scoring 100 to 92.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
Philadelphia, 10: Cleveland. 2.

The Phillies easily defeated the Cleveland
men, hitting Cuppy all over the lot. The
visitors played a miserable fielding game.
ard could do LITTLE with Fifield, scoring but
three runs to thirteen for the home people.
r. II. +.
Philadelphia / 5 0 x-1s 20 o
Cleveland. l 0 Q 0 0 0 0 l. IL S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23

It matters little what 1t is that you want
whether situation or O servant-a want
ad. in The Star will reach the person who
can ILL your need
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23

Cincinnati at Washington.
Chicago at Baltimore.
Plttsburg at Boston.
Cleveland at Philadelphia.
Louisville at New York
St. Louis at Brooklyn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
Boston, 3; Pittsburg, /,

The Pittsburg Pirates secured but three
hits off Klobedanz, while the champions
hit Gardiner for sixteen safeties, winning
easily by score of to 1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
Record Of the Clubs,
Baltimore Took Two.

The Baltimore team continued it's VIC
torious march yesterday by taking two
games from the Chicago club, making its
record twelve straight games won. The
first contest was remarkable for the heavy
hitting on both sides, Phyle being hit for
nineteen safeties and Kitson for fourteen,
the Orioles scoring fifteen runs to their op-
pCnents' six Both games We're played in a
drizzling rain, and the second was stopped
az the end of the sixth inning, when the
home people had scored three runs to the
visitors one. In the second game Woods
and Hughes were the opposing twirlers.
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