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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-21
SEND NEW WOMEN TO WAR.
Mrs. Charlotte Smith Thinks Her Plan
Would Solve Several Problems.

Mrs. Charlotte Smith Thinks Her Plan
Would Solve Several Problems.
Mrs. Charlotte Smith arrived in
Washington the other day and immedi-
ately undertook the arrangement Of the
difficulties now confronting the country.
She started for the capitol recently, but
anticipating competition in securing an
audience there she stopped at the District
building aud launched her scheme in
the detective office.
Mrs. Smith does not believe that the
United sta;es should go to war with
Spain, because the latter is bankrupt
and weak country, II fight we must,
Mrs. Smith regards the addition Of
brl9ades OF GmaZnns to tho armed forces
OF the United States as remedy for
many evils and preventive of oas in
particular, which she regards as equally
serious with the destruction of the
Maine. .......
The now women and the female bicy-
Gle riders are tho members of her sex
which Mrs Smith would devote to their
couutry's defense. This, sho assured
several detectives and reporters, would
prevent Il further increase in tho pro.
portion of women to mon in tho popula-
tion of the United States and cut out
the threatened overstotk of old maids.
incidentally, it might bring the people
to state of mind where Mrs. Snith's
scheme to tax old bachelors for their
freedom would be considered. Mrs.
Smith s principal objection to a war ia
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-21
EzETA RICH AGAIN.
The Exiled Ex-Prcsidcnt From Salvsdo
Gets His Fortune Back.

The Exiled Ex-Presidcnt From Salvador
Gets His Fortune Back.
The San Francisco Examiner says:
Carlos Ezeta, ex- president of Salvador
has been vindicated by his people. His
vast estate, the stocks and money CON
tiscated by the government of Gutierrez
after Ezeta was forced to leave his ma.
tive land four years ago, have been re.
turned to him and Ezeta is again worth
more than 90, 200, 900.
The money that Ezeta has used in the
United States was furnished by his
wife, who now is in tGe South Ameri-
can republic settling up the exiIed
presidents affairs. Size will return to
San Francisco May s. Ezeta says he
will never again interest himself in Sal
yador politics. He is now living in
Oakland, Cal
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-21
His Uniform,

r.s.erc's lad Shafts quick an ready:
Got his good looks, I'll agree,
From his mo'ler an steady ..
Streak o. bulldog pluck from me.
III there's war, he II go fur sartin,
An you'll know him when he's duo
By the uniform he'll start in,
Partly gray an partly blue.
Years ago me an his mother
Had difference, an went
SolGlerin. j'ined another
Than her fathers regiment.
Both our uniforms was splendid:
Lots o difference 'twixt the two.
Tint was why our romance endedS
dis was gray, an mine was blue.
But when all the battles thunders
Sank into the silent past
Time that's allus workin wonders,
J'ined our hearts as in at last.
Oft, though vain regrets are scattered
10 the winds, she brings to yiuw
Lowry them clothes SO tatterod,
Some of gray an some Of blue.
See that ladi He's quick an ready:
Got his good looks, IN agree,
From his mother ar a steady
Streak o. bulldog pluck from me.
Eff there's war, he'll go fur sartin,
An you'll know him when he's due
By the uniform he'll start in
Partly gray nu partly blue.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-21

The encore fiend recently cost New
York hostess several hundred dollars.
She had engaged we'll known singer
to entertain her guests at 500 song.
The guests were SO thoroughly entranoed
by his music that they insisted on repe.
tition after repetition, and each time
the singer referred his admirers to the
hostess, who wearily nodded her head.
When the show was over, it had cost
her $500 for singing slone.-New York
Press.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-21

In cnse of an ocean fight with Spain
We must hold the boys in check.
For they'll all be eager to stand again
On tho terrible "burning deckrf
ihe soul OF the patriot will be stirred,
And he'll long for martial coat
And grave where never a Cirur l. bo...
And never "a funeral natep'
Let Us hope that not till his task be dope
While the foe is rapidly firing, NO'''
Will he shrink from ttho distant md r,r,
dom gum" "N ran
Though the clock strike "the hour fc- 70.
tiringi'' r' io' re-
--F' L. Stanton in Atlanta Constitu.,o,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-21
John ALIENS Teetotaiisn,,

Private John Allen of Mississippi,
who is now serving his seventh term in
the national house of representatives,
gives the characteristic reason why he
never touches liquor: "Of course if l
drank it at all should have to indulge
while stamping my district. Now, you
just think what would happen to me if
while on stamping tour / should take
few drinks and then attempt to say,
Fellow citizens of Itawamba, or olstib.
bha, or Tishomingo county, Ny finish
could be easily imagined. Washing
ton Post.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-21

A very important prccaution taken by
our government is the purchase Of sew
eral thousand tons of coal at Kingston,
st. Thomas and other ports in the West
ladies, WHICH has been loaded upon
chartered vessels and lighters and the
United States flag placed over them.
Under tho laws Of war this coal is tho
property of tho United States and is not
exposed to capture while in the harbor
OF friendly nation. Chicago Record,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-21

A railroad man in Portland, Or, was
recently present at an impromptu meet
ing OF 20 trpmps in box car there,
where, after considerable animated dis.
cussion, the whole bunch of hoboes to a
man decided that in case of war with
SPAN they would offer their services to
me president of the United States, aud,
further, that in the meantime they
would urge their patriotic sentiments
upon all Of their fraternity wherever
any OF them were met on the road
New York Tribune.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-21

A comedy widow Of Eau Claire, Wis.
has sued man for 81, 200, claiming
that ho "did wickedly, feloniously and
with malice aforethought take, steal
and carry away one kiss, the same be.
ing the personal property of the plain.
If. New York Tribune.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-21

1t has been estimated that war be.
tween the United States and Spain
would cost us in cash not less than 81.
ooO, 600, 600 directly, and much more
indirectly. Upon this basis what would
be left of Spain?-Boston Globe.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-21


NOTICE., CALVIN 2. STIDHAM,
~ the tenant and occupant of she house
known as the StidhBm House, situated In tho
town of Odessa Del, In School district No. 81 st.
Georges hundred county oil Now Castle ana
state OF Delaware, In compliance with tho
requirements of tho acts oil the General
Assembly in such case mado and provided. do
hereby give notice that shall apply Ia writing
10 the Court OF General Sessions Of the state OF
DelaTare.in and for New Castle county on MON
DAY, the 18th day of May, A. u. 1908, being
the next term Of said court, fora license for said
house as an inn or tavern, for tho sale therein
oi intoxicating liquors In less quantities than
one quart. to be drunk on the promises, and tho
following respectable citizens OF said Scholl dis.
trrt at leastslx of whom are substantial frce-
holders OF said Schoo! District recommend the
said application, viz:
L. II. Davis, John West,
Francis DugRan, &. W. Lloyd,
danes KesgRn, ID. &. Rose,
Charles I. johnson, John BinEnear.
William H. Phillips, William l.. Tucker,
/. iilch, John l.. MBu,
=. NJ. knos William johnson.
II. L. Dulin,
CALVIN r STIDHAM
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-21
SIGNALING WITH BALLOONS.
The New Code L. Most Intricate -Ill,.mi.
nassd Balloons Arc Also Used,

The New Code L. Most Intricate Ill mi.
natasd Balloons Arc Also Used.
The balloons from Fort Logan, Colo,
to be used by the signal corps in case Of
hostil'tiea are consigned to Captain
James Allen, signal officer ON General
Merritt's staff. In case of war balloon
signaling will be one of the most inter.
estipG features, To certain extent ia
will be experimental. Balloons have
been used heretofore, but only in the
simplest forms of signaling. The now
code is most intricate and when thor.
oughly understood is expected to be as
complete as the telegraph.
There are many ways of signaling
from and with balloon. The yarious
systems now in use by the signal CORPS.
including flags, lights. heliograph, Ian.
terms, telegraphy and telephone, can all
DC operated from a captive balloon. Sig
naling with an illuminated balloon is a
picturesque feature of the work of tbs
signal corps, Two captive balloons are
allowed to ascend to height above any
obstacle intervening. They may be 40
or 90 miles apart. From these sun
nashes are made during che day, and al
night messages are sent by means of il.
Illumination inside the balloons with in.
oandescent electric lights. The alter.
mating illumination and darkness are ar.
code.
Inc outfit Of the balloon corps is cx.
tenslve, and most of the implements ar.
modern. In addition to the routine sig.
naiing apparatus, cameras for photo.
graphlng the surrounding country are
carried. and explosive shells can be
dropped down upon the enemy should
occasion arise.-New York World.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-21
~, n.tt easy to buy, easy to take

NOTICE-I,A NDREWJ MUrPHEY,
IN the tenant and occupant Of tho house situ-
ated al No. liz Market street. in tie First ward
Of tho city Of Wilmington, county Of New
Castle and state of Delaware, In compliance
with the requirements Of tho acts Of tho
General Assembly in such case made and pro-
yded, do hereby give notice that shall apply
in writing IN the Court OF General Sessions Of Inc
state of Delaware, In and for New Castle county,
on MoNDAY, tho 18th day OF May, A. D.,
1SaS, being tho next term OF sud court, for a
license for said house an inn or tavern
for the sale therein Of intoxicating liquors in
less quantities than one quart, TO be drunk on
tho premises, and tho following respectablel
citizens OF said ward, at least twelve of whom
are substantial freebolders OF said ward REG
ommend tho said application, viz:
Jacob Shieber, dos. Nedemhier,
Ludwig Hendricks, William Fleming,
Charles Corrigan, William T. Aschenba
L. J. McManup, W. FaEan,
George q Aeill, William Quinn,
James II. Hardness, y j. Mccall,
stephen NJ. White, los u. Bickta,
Thomas Pagan, George Nedemaier,
samuel Wo.tsrB, John Mcguire,
s. j. Baernger. John J. MagAhern,
Daniel Mcfusker. G. 2. PhTommer,
julius GuntheF, James Cook,
Burton Valentine, Daniel Mccormick
ANDREW j. MCRPHEY.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-21

Oh, war has lost its romanceI
There's nothing in fight
But vessels blown to lands unknown
With deadly dynamite.
No long and glorious battle
On ocean lists made dim .-..
By the cannon smoke and rattle
OF the frigates taut and trim.
No shouting OF the captains,
No sabers flashing free,
No battling, man TO man, to gain
The glory Of the sea;
But dynamite from left to right,
Quick death in carnage dim,
And nothing of the romance
OF the frigntes taut and trim,
F. i, stanton in Atlanta Constitution
hnlcure a mastioator who appra
clRteH master caterer, N
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-21

hnlcure a masticator who apprs.
;lates master caterer,
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-05
Special Session of the
Legislature.

MONTPELIER, May 5.--Thc extra ses-
sion of the Vermont Legislature opened
at 10 this morning. Gov. Grout's mes
sage was read and the vote for the
speaker was taken. Kt;rid-e IIaskins
received l39 votes and Geo. Powers 81
llaskins being elected
Resolutions congralulating Commo-
dore Dewey. President Mckinley and
the Cabinet were passed.
Three different appropriation bills
were offered and were immediately re-
ferred to the ways and means commit
tee of which W. +. Morse of Barre is "A
member. There will be meeting of
the committee directly after the session
this noon.
The ways and means committee re-
ported this afternoon asking that the
Legislature adjourn before three o'clock
Friday.
A bill was introduced to stop the kill
ing of deer. This was referred to the
game committee.
A bill waa introduced prohibiting for
eign railroad corporations from buying
or controlling any railroad estate. The
bill was referred to the committee.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-05
ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION.

A very delightful surprise party took
place last evening in Odd Fellows hall,
the object of which was the celebration
OF the 10th anniversary of the marriage
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank G.IIowland. The
many friends OF the couple have been la-
boring for some time TO find out the
exact date of this anniversary, but
owing to the suspicion of Mr.. and Mrs.
Rowland that such an affair might take
PLACE, they were unable to obtain the
exact information, consequently the
time had to be set approximately and
last night was decided upon, so after the
meeting of the New England Order of
Protection ajolly party of friends walk
ed into the room where Mr.. and Mrs.
Rowland were and f. b. Mudgett intro
duced as spokesman w. A. Boyce.
The latter made very eloquent speech
in which he called attention in a pleas
ing manner to the ocsasion which had
brought the company together and then
introduce Mr.. and Mrs. Rowland, and
in behalf of their many friends present
he told them that it had been thought II
fitting time to present them with some
tokens of the esteem, love and affection
in which they We're held He called at
lenlion to the interest which the reclpi-
ents had always taken IN building up
the Order of Protection, and TO the APP
probation which their friends feel for
their labors. In commemoration of the
tenth anniversary of their married. life,
Mr.. Boyce then presented them in be-
half of their friends beautiful mahog-
any table and chair, and a costly parlor
lamp. Mr.. Rowland then expressed
the gratitude of himself and wife in fit
ting terms and the remainder of the
evening was spent in Il social manner.
Refreshments were served and very
enjoyable time was had by all.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-05
Time to Stop.

Among the best stories recorded by
we'll known angler is one about Scot
tish laird who was one day relating to
his friends at the dinner table the story
of fine fish he had caught "Donald, y
said be to the servant behind his chair
an old man, but new servant-"how
heavy was the fish l took yesterday"
Donald neither spoke her moved. The
laird repeated the question. "Weel, y
replied Donald, sit was twal' pund at
breakfast, it had gotten to achteen at
dinner time and it was sax and twenty
when ye sat down to supper WI the
captain" Then, after a pause, he add
cd, GIVE beon tollin lees a my life to
please the shooters, but l III be dashed ii
I'm going to tell lees moo i'll my old age
to please the fushers
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-05

WAsIINGToN, May 5.-The rumor
was current here last night that the dis
patch boat McCulloch had communicate
ed an extensiye cipher dispatch to Sec
retary Long and nearly everyone, con-
grcssnen included, believed the report
1t has however been denied by every
official who is in any position to know
anything about the matter, and it is al
most an assured fact that no word has
been received from Dewey as yet. The
boat which was reported to be in Mrs
bay is 40 miles from Hong Kong
and it would take some ten days
by an overland route to convey
the official dispatches to the nearest
cable office. There is growing anx-
iety here about the position of Dewey
and arrangements are rapidly being
made for the conveyance of reinforce
ments from San Francisco to Manila.
10000 men could be sent at short notice
but by the nearest calculation it would
take more than Il month for them to
reach their destination in which time
Commodore Drwcy may be in sore
need of assistance.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-05
DID GOOD WORK.
ALDERMEN SUCCEED IN REDUCING
ARCHITECT ADAMS COMMISSION.

The city council met last evening
with Architect Adams and looked over
the revised plans Of the new block.
A few more changes were ordered and
the plans will will be returned about
next Wednesday. The aldermen re-
port that there will probably be between
1901 and 100000 bricks and these
with the foundation and other material
will be worth $4,000, Nh. Adams read
the contract which he had prepared and
every thing was satisfactory with one
exception. When MIR. Adams read Il
clause in the contract which stated that
he was to receive . per cent and travel
inc expenses, it made some OF the alder
men open their eyes and one even jumped
from his chair when he heard the last
end of the para graph.
In order that Mr.. Adams might over
see the work, he would have to come
to Barre a good many times and each
time it would cost the city $40 or more
which would amount to $500 or 5000
before the building was completed.
The Major and Aldermen knew very
well that If the city would have pay
that amount in addition to the $1,000
to Mr.. Adams there would be big
kick by Abe Manns agitation.
Mr.. Adams explained that the clrcu-
lar sent out by Dir. Camp OF the bnild-
ing was to that effect and it was also
customary.
The mayor told Mr.. Adams that the
committee had no authority to make any
such statement and therefore thought
that the aldermen ought not to be held
to the agreement. AT about 10 80 they
came to an agreement, which was that
Mr.. Adams i. to receive 1 l-2 per cent of
cost of the building and his expenses.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-05
Communication With
Insurgents.

KEY WEST, May 5.-The United
States despatch boat which wa sent to
Cuba last week with Leyden returned
here this morning with four of the six
scouts who left here ut that time with
her. The other two were landed in
Cuba aud have established line of
communication with the insurgent
forces under Gen. Delgado. Leyden
was fired upon by Spanish cavalry in
ambush. The insurgents charged them
and the white Gun boat Wilmington
shelled them. The enemy was routed.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-05
Naval Battle Expected.

KEY WEST May, 5.--Four Spanish
warships are reported to be off the Bar
5adocs and prepared to entercept the
Oregon. A great naval battle is expect
when they meet, as the Oregon is con-
sidered to be one of the best fighting
ships on the seas to-day, and her Com
mandcr Capt. Clark is one OF the best
naval officers. The Prize Court is sit
ting to-day on the case of the Panama
which it will be remembered was one OF
the first Spanish ships to be captured ny
the Cuited Stats.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-05
NEW CLUB FORMED.

The young ladies Of the Congrega-
tional church met at the home of Perley
Chandler the other evening and formed
a club which will be known as the
Young Ladies' Maytiower Club. The
following officers were chosen: Presi-
dent, Mae Chandler; vice-p1esident,
Nellie Corskic; secretary, Ruth Batch
elder: treasurer, Lena llowes. 1t is a
social organization and the club will
mect nt the homes OF the members.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-05
GILLESPIE PENNY.

Adam Gillespie and Miss Miss Fannie
Penney both of Granitevlle were united
in marriage last evening at the home OF
the proom's brother, VIM. Gillespie, in
this city. Rev. j. A. Sherburnc tied
thc bridal knot. A smal! number from
Graniteville and friends in this city at
tended. A very pleasant time was en-
loved by all present, and their many
friends wish them many years OF pros
peri,y. A number of beautiful presents
were received. They will reside in
Granileville.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-05
Long has not Heard From
Dewey.

WAsu1NGToN, May 5.--Secretary
Long says he does not expect any news
from Dewey until tonight at the earliest
AMI he says he regards it as his duty TO
give out any news of the fleet as soon
as he knows it himself. He believes
that this would he no more than just to
the relatives and friends of the sailors
of Dcwcy's fleet. Nothing has come
yet.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-05
Dynasty Doomed.

LONDON, May "a letter from Ma
drid says that the Spanish dynasty as
we'll AS the Spanish government is
doomed on account of the internal com
plicati"ns in government affairs which
come Just at the time when Spain
is fighting the most disastl GUS war that
that country has ever known.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-05
An Alarming Outbreak.

MaDnID, May 5.-The provincial out
break here is assuming alarming pro-
portions. The artillery has been or
dered out, and the troops have been
obliged to fire upon the mob in self
defense. Several lives were lost and
the people are still rising in rebellion.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-05
U. S. S. St. Paul Started.

PHILADELPHIA, May o. The big
auxiliary cruiser st. Paul in command
of Captain Sigsbee left this morning
for League Island, intense enthusiasm
and excitement along the shore. She
will take full supply of coal and am
munilon at League Island. All sailors
and officers are anxious and eager for
u brush with the Spaniards.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-05
More Trouble for Spain.

MADRID, May 5.-Disturbances have
broken out with renewed vigor in the
provinces. shooting and looting are
common occurrences and it takes the
combined force of Spanish authorities
to maintain control.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-05
Standard Clothing Co.'s Store

War in Cuba. Full act of Maine disas-
ter, catch penny book are being pub
lshed. See that the book contain 600
pages fully illustrated this is the only
complete history from 1868 to 1898 by
Gonzabo de Quesada.
ID. A. & G.. W. PERRY,
S3 Washington St. Barre.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-05

NOTICE! am prepared to do i'r't
class work in house painting, paper
hanging aud calsomining' orlerS
thrruyh The mail promptly attended 10.
All my employees are experienced work.
men. No apprentices. 9.
j. G. DopGE, 100 Main st.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-05
NO WORD FROM DEWEY.
Martial Law in Carthagena.
Mildred Brewster Acquitted.
Porto Rico to be Captured.

WAslINGToN, May 5.-Persons who
have been in conversation with the
President today assert that the is are
strong likelihood that Porto Rico will be
in the hands of the United States within
forty eight hours.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-05
Plans For Forward
Movement.

TAMPA, Fla, May 5.-CoI. Lawton of
Shatlic,'s staff has sailed for Key West.
1t is believed he has gone to make a
map of Cuba and its surroundings in
preparation for an early movement
which is expected. There are several
different plans possible as movement
may be made upon Porto Rico when an
effort may be made to demolish Spain's
base of supplies in the vicinity of the
seat of war. a great deal depends on
whether Simpsons fleet should meet
the Spanish squadron, for if Sampson
should destroy the Spanish fleet the next
move would doubtless be into Cuba.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-05
Mildred Brewster Acquitted

MONTPELIER, May 5.--lhc jury in
the Mildred Brewster murder case re-
turned ut $40 this morning with YER
diet of not guilty by reason of her in
sanity.
Barre evening enterprise. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-1898, 1898-05-05
American Ship on Fire.

kADI, Japan. May 5.-I'he American
four mas'ed ship May Flint from Phila-
dclphia is on fire in sight of here, The
cause cf the fire is not known.