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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-05
Local Sporting TopicS.

Chief Consul Budd of the Delaware Di.
vision of the League of American Wheel.
men, has appointed Clarence Raymond
local counsel Tor Smyrna.
The people Of Baltimore were very
much pleased with the last fight between
Eddie Lenny.and Mclaughlin in that CITY,
and Manager Mosley has arranged ano her
bout between the two men to take Dlace
on April as 1t will be either six or eight
rounds
Young Smyrna of Chester will meet Joe
GAM of Baltimore in an eight.round 20
On April 10, Smyrna viii meeG Jack
o 3ren of Philadelphia, who fought ,Jacl,
DAILY to draw at tho Arena. Manager
Moslcy would like to match Mclaughlin
against Midget Glynn of this city tor
purse of $40 to S3o0a sido, the fight to bo
pulled off in private. ~
Mclaughlin will meet George Haddon
In ten-round go in Scranton on Monday,
Aplil II.
Manager Nosley expects to give big
SHOW in Chester in about two weeks
There was big chicken fight list out
size Tho Chester city limits on Saturday
night. The battle was between Trenton
AMI Chester birds. The Chester birds won
seven out of the twelve fi4bts
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-05
4 s0uTHERS ROMANCE.

"Tha first genuine hit Of the ssnson"
That Is what tho New York World says Of
"a Southern Romance" which will bs
seen here for the first tinle at tho Grand
Opern House on next Saturday evening.
II you have read Dolly Hlgbeo's book, "ln
Gods Country" you will want to SEQ "a
Southern Romance" and II you have not
read it, thcn SEQ "A Southern Romance"
and you will surely want to read the buok
on which the play ia founded, for prestisr
story II is hard to find and finer play Ia
seldom sesn. Mr. d. B Vulontine, who
has tho sole right of dramati1ation OF this
book. has combined many original etrocts
with the central figure and atmosphere of
tho story. You will laugh and you will
cry. you will be sorry and you will he
glad, and whom you go home you will
know that ths best side Of your nature has
been appealed to. and at tho game tl,ue
wonder how you could have been 50 in.
tensely interested in a simple story simply
told, without the introduction OF a villain
or any Of the old conventional stage busl-
ness SC often used
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-05

MR EDITOR. was reminded last evsn-
ing In looking over one OF the Whining.
ton dsilies, OF the experience that William
ii. Lee had in the late rebellion. had on
several occasions heard Mr.. Lee say that
he was purser OH the Junia q. trading he =.
tween Phlladelphia to New Orleans, and
which touched at Havana. At that time
1t wa, worth mans life to go ashore
wearing blue neoktie Or any other article
Oh apparel Indicating sympathy for the
revolutionists.
He was at Havana during tho Virginu.
affair. He was working In tho Gossporl
navy yard at Norfork engaged In making
ordnance for the Confederacy during the
lato rebellion and helped to fit up tht
Merrimac, which created such havoc
amongst tba Union fleet until forced tc
retire by the Monitor. whioh drove her of
0t tho water.
He graphically describes the dsht which
took place between tha Msrrinac and the
Monitor and said that the rebel boat was
: not much damaged by the shot poured in-
TO It's roof by the Monitor.
How 1T WAS DONE.
descriptiou OF the manner In which
tho MerriMac was fitted out makes Gu
tsresting reading matter.
They cut down hor sides as far as possi-
wv, ohu theh Duilb ID FOOt over n6F, lust
tbs same as the roof Of IL barn In pitch,
but not in material. First they took vel
low pino timbers. twelve inches square,
laid them close together allowing an op.
enins at the peak of tho roof for the plao-
ing OF gratings to let out tho smoke. These
tlmhers were bulted securely together,
and thoroughly braced. On tho top OF
that va laid tho old style W railroad
rails. aud they wero all lashed together
and bostrd. Then on top Of that we placed
Iron PLATES nada especially for the pur-
poso. They wera about four inches wide
an1 three inches thick. These, too, were
boited aud lashed securely. On top of all
th's We sneared all the grease we could
lnd In tho neighborhood. 50 that the balls
striking tho roof would glance off. Com.
mander Frank Buchanan was In com.
mand. with H. Calsby Jonss as execu-
tis Otfioyf
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-05

a large order for Spain of a lot Of
mines, in which were used 14A tons Of
gun cotton. The work was done under
the surveillance of General Fernandez
and Captain Bustamento. The mines
were divided into four consignments-
for Havana, Ferrol, Cadiz and Cartha-
gena. The mines were manufactured
under the direction Of J. p. Gibbons.
after Gibbons patents.
Gibbons, from whom q press repre-,
sentative obtains the information, and
who furnished to Lieutenant Com
mander Colwell written statement of
the above facts, and outlined the theory
of the explosion which wrecked the
Maine. was then employed by the firm
as superintendent of the torpedo de-
partment. He also says a similar lot
of torpedoes was manufactured for
Spain in 1896.
The manager of the Westminster En-
gineering company, which Is the sue
cessor of the aforementioned firm, and
with which Gibbons is connected, con-
firms the latter's statement as to the
manufacture Of mines for Spain.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-05
DOINGS AT DOVER.
The War Spirit In the Housc--Appropria
ti0ns to be r1ade for the fllitia.

Dover Del, April Ain the House Of
Representatives to-da Mr.. Donaldson, of
Wilmington, introduced. under suspen.
sion of tho rules two bills one making an
appropriation to National Guard and the
other permitting tho Federal Govern .nent
to hold land In Delaware. The amount
to be appropriated In the bill first men,
toned has been left blank, but it is likely
the Federal Relations Committee will fix
for passage tomorrow, that being Mr..
Donaidson's wish, and he will endeavor
to have the Senate act upon them at once.
The.Senate confirmed tho Governor ap-
polntlnent OF Joshua A. EllegOod to bs
Justice of the Peace ct Ellendaie.
Representative Ellison gave notice of a
Diil regulating the purchase Of books for
the State Library, and Mr.. Riggin of bill
TO amend the town laws of Laurel SO as to
provide fire protection.
DELAWARE TROOPS ARE READY
In the House this afternoon Mr.. Donald.
son offered the following, which, at his re-.
quest, were laid on the table until such
time as he sees fit to call them up:
Whereas, The State of Delaware was tho
nrsS to adopt the Federal Constitution and
enter into the Federal compact under the
Constitution Of the United States;
whereas, We depl0re the great loss of
life caused by the destruction of the battle
ship Maine, and, whereas, tho Court of
Inquiry, appointed by the Federal Gov.
ernment to investigate the cause of this
great disaster, have submitted their report
to: and, whereas, the strained relations
that may he caused by said report between
our government and the Government of
Spain may cause hostllities between said
Governments;
Therefore, Be II resolved by the Senate
and House of Representatives of the State
OF Delaware IN General Assembly, that
the Governor Of this State be and he is
hereby directed to tender the Federal
Government the services of the militia Of
the State, at the shortset notice. in de-
tense OF our national honor and pride and
the homes of our people.
The resolutions caused q deal of discusl
sion, during which Representative Hazel
(Dcm) remarked that ho was willing to
appropriate every dollar In the Treasury
and give all of his male relatives to de-
Tend the honor of the country but he was
willing to trust the President to guide the
ship of State safely. He also said he be.
lieved the "jinsoists" were talking for
themselves rather than from a patriotic
motive
He laude1 Tho patriotism of the Blue
Hens Chickens. and said ho felt sure tho
country was not on the verge OF war.
Others spoke in the same strain, which
caused Mr. Donaldson TO temporarily
table his resolutions.
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mo MEDIA
4
Our Government Stands Firm
For Cuban independence.
so SAYS A CABINET OFFICER.
The Presidents Next Messag go Will
Make Recommendations, go.
AND WILL REFER TO THE MAINE.

The Senate Foreign Affairs Commits
tee WIN Present a Resolution De-
claring For Cuban Independence and
Intervention and Hold Ing Spain Re-
sponsible For the Wreck OF the Dat
tleship. Either by Design or Criml-
nal NeglIGence-New Vessels Pur.
chased to Add to the Au Hillary Navy.
A Spanish Spy at Fort Nj Monroo-Proof
That Havana Harbor Was Mined.
Washington, March 5-The two fore
most branches Of the Cuban question
in Washington yesterday were the
Presidents message and European me-
diation, which now has taken an active
Form In the courts of Europe. accord
Ing to advices received at the foreign
embassies here, though no proffsr has
been made to the United States. Re-
Earding the first 1t can be stated that
the message will be sent to congress
tomorrow.
Members of Mr. McKinley's cabinet
and his friends in congress- stated def
hiteiy that 1t will deal vigorously with
the question, will include the Maine
Incident, and will make definite recon-
mendations to congress, one Of which
will be the recognition of Cuban inde-
pendence. AS to the mediation Of Eu-
rope or the pope, they declare that
these material and moral powers must
exercise their suasion OH Spain, for this
government will insist on independence
Of Cuba as an ultimate sine qua non
unless the insurgents themselves
should consent to less, and this they
have fiatly refused to do. Speaking on
this point one Of the cabinet officers
said:
You can say or me that all the pow
ers of Europe and the heads of all the
churches may propose mediation to
Spain If they desire, but the United
States will positively not listen to me-
dlation Of any kind that does not lead
to the acceptanee Of our condition,
which is independence for Cuba"
Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British am
bassador, made short cal on Assistant
eecretary Day. 1t is understood, how
ever, that it did not relate to the Gu
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-05
CSCLR TOMS CAEIN,

That everlasting and famous dramatic
SUCCESS Uncle Toms Cabin" will DO at
the Grand Opera House Monday matinee
and night. April II. 1t will be presented
by AL W. Martins big company Of fifty
people and staged with over ten thousand
dollars worth Of gorgeous scenery. Tho
dramatic portion is In tho hands Of capable
actors. the pare of "uncle Tom" Is played
by the famous old man negro imprrson.
a;or. Milt e. Barlow. Incidental to ths
play long list OF specialties will be Intro
duccd by colored talent which inclu ulss
buck and wing dancing, the original usor-
ga jubilee shouters in campmoetlng
songs, quartetlcs. A. grand prize will be
gvoa daily at noon when one white and
two colored bands, chariots, horses, don-
keys will appear.
This is undoubtedly the only completo
perfect and satisfactory music corps ear
ried hy theatrical company rendering
delightful elevating musical entprtaIn-
meut.
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! ASSISTANT SECRETARY DAY.
ban question, as the ambassador has
not received instructions concerning
mediation or any other course of ac-
zion. M. Thebeau, first secretary of
the French embassy, also called at the
state department and had q talk with
Judge Day on subjects other than the
Cuban question. An arrangement has
been reached bv which the United
Btates and France will cooperate
through their ministers at Denmark
In the establishment of public cable
Xtation on the Danish island of St.
Thomas. The cable Is owned by a
French company, but its use has be-
come of vital Importance to the United
States government, owing to the pos-
nble base of naval operations in the
Leeward islands. Secretary Long Is
particularly desirous of having this
cable arrangement effected.
! Walt for Wednesday," was the
Yord passed about the Capitol, and a
general understanding to that effect
was reached The Republicans will
not initiate and the Democrats will
Dot try to force any action on Cuba un-
message viii be received. With that
understanding the senate foreign re-
atoms committee did not report, and
the house foreign affairs committee
took no action.
1t is known that the senate commit
Zee has agreed upon resolution, prac-
tlcally the Foraker resolution, declar-
ing independence and intervention,
with an amendment fixing the respon-
bibility for the destruction Of the
Maine upon Spain, either by design or
criminal negligence. The house for
oign affairs committee will report IL
possible, a resolution in line with the
Presidents recommendations, and II Is
Known that efforts are beng made to
nave the resolutions of both commit
ices agree with the presidents wishes.
Both houses discussed. the Cuban
question, but 1t was simply preliminary
10 the more important debate and ac-
ton to be taken before the week ends.
Interesting statements we're made by
senator's and representatives who call
% upon the president yesterday, and
the impression gained from them was
that the message would declare fer the
Independence Of Cuba.
Our Growing Auxiliary Navy.
With the exception OF the purchase
OF ten steamships for use as auxiliary |
cruisers yesterday was devoid of devel- |
oprients in the military and naval
branches of the government. There
were the usual constant conferences
betwsen the various bureau chiefs of
both departments, and Secretaries
kiens and Alger had numerous callers
from the Capitol. No orders, it was
stated. have been sent to either the
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-05
iIANSCONI'S
Quality And Prices Always Right.
s !
Interesting Prices This
Week.

Green Aero Delicious small Easter hams
10c. lb.
Green Acre Extra quality Tomatoes, &c.
can.
Best Imported Mixed Bird Food, pound
boxes. ic,
Green Acre Rhuharb, y h. cans. 10
Green Acre extra quality Blapkberr!es,
l2c. can.
Dainty Lemon Cookies, &c. h.
Bird Nest Biscuit, l4c h.
Decorated Easter Eggs, &c each. or 45c
dozen
Regular 100, Decorated Eggs, &c, each, or
4 for 25c
Cream and Jelly Eggs, l0c b.
Chocolate Cream Eggs 100 to tho pound,
2Oc ID.
Handmade crcam cocoanut eggs, ch0co-.
late or plain. 30, each, Or soc dozen, aud DC
each, or 45c dozen.
Our Mocha and Java represents the
highest achievement Of coffee to date, S5c
ID 8 lbs Sl.65
Demonstration of Junket Tablets all
this week. Call and sample it. g. :,
HANSCOM'S n.ris. s'' s...... s"s
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-05
Sale of Horses.

Auctioneer Sidham sold 20 head OF
horses for Elwood Webster, Mt Hockessin
on Monday afternoon at prices ranging
from S66 to 1850 Some eight of the mum.
ber vera bought by parties residing in
this city, while the higher priced ono was
knocked down to the proprietor OF the
Turks Head hotel. West Chester, Pa The
attendance was quite large, and the bid
ding satisfactory Mr. Webster had
good dinner provided at the Temperance
hotel for tho occasion and quite large
party from our city did full Justice TO his
hospitality.
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ADJUSTMENTS
GRAND OPERA HOUSh
ONE! ONRt

ONEI ONEI
Seldom II ever have tho people OF WI
miugton had the opportunity OF seeing an
entertainment Of such merit as the one
offered by the Merchants and Macufac-
lures Association at the Opera House on
Wednesday evening. The very elite of
tho theatrical ranks have been secured.
The most prominent being Miss John
stone Bennett, who, for several seasons,
starred under the management Of Mr.
Charles Frohman In the great success.
"Jana." Miss Bennett will appear In
delightful comedy entitled "a Quiet
Evening ut Home" The caste includes
Mr.. George Leslie and clever company.
1t may be well to note that Miss BennBtt
plays In two cities, Philadelphia aud Will
mington. on that evening, and the Nor
chants and Manufac ures Association have
placed special train at her disposal. q
fact which speaks for itself as to the inter-
est being taken in this sentcrtainment The
balance Of tho company arc all classsd
among the star element and include Polk
and Rollins, expert banio artists. Ed La
Tell. comedian, Stinsun ard Merton, the
Clover Trio, tho Nonparail Trio. tho
French acrobats, the two ADacoos, tho
Farnum brothers aud Others equally FAM
Gus.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-05
HAVANA nARBoR WAS MINED.


Naval Attache Colwoll Has Evidence
to Prove tho Fact.
London, April "Details have beon
obtained Of the manufacture of SUBJ
marine mines in London for Spain.
which was first brought to the atten-
tlon Of the United States embassy and
cabled to the United States on March
6. A man whose cards describe him az
being an electrical engineer, and whose
name was forwarded at the time to
Washington, then said he sold to Span
ish officers in London, several years
ego, q large number Of mines, eight or
ten OF wnlcn were placed in Havana
harbor. He said they were made in a
special way. had specially construct
ed cable, which he can identify If the
smallest piece Is produced, and he
added that some of the mines were
fixed so that they could be fired from
fort. while two Of them had bulbs
30 arranged that they would explode
upon a vessel coming into contact with
them. The man added, however, that
he did not believe the bulbs would be
used in water as shallow as that Of
Havana harbor. Finally the man ex-
hiblted plans of one of these mines,
which he said was the most likely to
produce the effect described as causing
the wreck of the Maine.
Lieutenant Commander J. G. Colwell,
the United States naval attache, has
since investigated the matter and has
made a report on the subject to the
United States government. The facts
learned strongly tend to show that
Havana harbor was mined, and they
unquestionably prove that Spain pur-
chased mines for that purpose. The
hrm Of Lattimer, Rhodes & Clark,
electrical engineers. during 1875, filled
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-05
OUR GROWING NAVY.
New Purchases For the AuXtliar.
Navy Swells the List.

New Purchases For the Auxiliary
Navy Swells the List.
New York, April 5.-The naval auxil-
iary board today is going over certain
vessels belonging to different lines,
with the object in view OF making Sc
lections for use as cruisers. 1t is ex-
pected that this work will be continued
until all the vessels have been care
fully examined as to their fitness. The
board yesterday purchased the follow
ing for auxiliary cruisers Caracas
and Venezuela, of the Red d line;
Kansas City, of the Savannah line;
Yorktown, jamestown and Princess
Ann. of the Old Dominion line; Ell Sol
and three others of the Morgan line
The terms upon which these vessels
have been secured were not disclosed
by the board, but a member said that
they would be purchased outright.
They are to be armored and equipped
with guns. so that they will make an
auxiliary fleet that can aid the regu-
lar vessels of the navy and can be
used to patrol the seacoast off the i'm
portant harbors Of the country If the
ships of the regular squadron are
needed elsewhere. The board has now
for the auxiliary cruisers a fleet of 81
vessels in ALL including the dozen
yachts and tugs previously secured,
the Creole for a hospital ship and the
Saturn and Lebanon for Golfers.
The Kansas City is a steel vessel of
3,679 tons, is 1927 feet long, As feet beam
and 10 feet depth. She was built at
Chester, Pa, in 1889. The Caracas Is
2S3 feet long, built in 1889, and has a
tonnage Of 1854. The Venezuela is 1903
feet long, tonnage 2.S43. and built in
1889. El Sol was built in 1890, is $50
feet long. 4,52S tonnage. Ell Norte,
built in 1892. has tonnage of 4,659, and
is $50 feet long. El Rio, built in 1898:
tonnage, 4,665: length $50 feet Ell Sud
Is a sister ship of El Nord, and was
launched at the same time. The
jamestown and the Yorktown, built in
1894, are of steel; length, 299 feet; tom
mage, 2,S9S each. The Princess Anne,
built in 1897, is of steel; length, S04
feet; tonnage, 3070.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-05
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Dinah Sutton, who said she was 105
years old. died in Paterson N. ].
The japanese cabinet has decided to
refrain from action in China at pres.
ent.
The Chinese government has an
nounced the opening to trade of three
ports.
A party of French scientists will at
tempt to reach the Klondike country in
a balloon.
The trial Of Mildred Brewster for the
murder Of Anna Wheeler on MAY 20,
1897, Is in progress at Montpelier vt.
In the event Of war the Camden Ma
val Reserves will patrol the bay and
coast as far as Barnegat in the mon
itor Ajax.
Frederick Milne, former assistant en-
ginter Of the Brooklyn water works.
pleaded guilty to charge of misde-
neanor in office.
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Loves, Del, April AIRS. George
Landlord was found in the backyard of
her home hore last evening, uncon Scious.
Ono shoulder was dislocated, her face and
limbs bruised, her hair dsheveled and
clothing disarranged. She is supposed
to have been the victim OF brutal
assault. Mrs Lankford had not regained
consciousness early this evening, and the
particulars of the case cannot be asccr-
tained.
While tho theory Of assault Is accepted
there were no traces Of any struggle, either
In or out of the house, and 1t Is believed
she was chloroformed, II 1t develops that
she was really assaulted the criminal will
have q "hot time" If he is found In this
locality.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-05

The Teachers Mutual Beneficial As
ISOLATION, held their semi annual meeting,
In school No. o, yesterday afternoon, q
number Of honorary members OF the usso-
citation being in attendance.
When the association organized TO form
the nucleus of beneficial fund leach mem.
ber was given 81, which was TO be in.
creased as largely rs possible. In all Sol,
was originally distributed among tho
members, but when they were returned
yesterday they had multiplied to 1856,
through the efforts of the recipients The
association now has fund OF 81, 100 for
beneficial Dllrposes.
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TN the Way tO AIacko

A letter has been received bv Mrs Wood
from her husband Malvern H. Wood Who ,
left this city for Alaska, February aIst'
daleu at Assinbara, Canada He snys ths
weather has been very mild for that sec
tion, the coolest it has been was three
degrees below zero Our party has not
suffered any and are making very good
time They arc travelling with horses and
sieus. wolves can be heard bowling
nsouna inc camp at nights, but they do
not come near enough so they eau be