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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16

I--~- NEW 1 OFk, Mhy ~, 1910.
Three men are under arrest at Sandy
Hook. They were found providing near
the Notifications in catboat on Saturday
night One of them has given his name
rs D,nnis Taylor, Brooklyn. The identity
of the others has not been disclosed.
The boat was discovered opposite Fort
Hancock and had evidently eros ed the
mine fields. The guards supposed at 1lrst
that it had been carried there by the tide,
but the searchight showed tho sails up
and two men working hard ut tho oars. A
boat was launched and the men arrested
The prisoners said they were working at
Camp Low were out for sail and drlfted
to where they were found.
Berlin, Germany, May 15,--An evidently
inspired editorial in the Post, treating oil
the question Of European Intervention in
. the Anerican-Spanish war, says:
lIThe time for decision upon the quas-
tion is rapily drawing nearer. If the pow
ers eventually intervene it will only be
chat the Spaniards shall remain loyal to
the reigning dynasty.
IF they show disposition to chang the
government and place themselves under
the control of tho Republicans or of mutt
nous generals they need not reckon on the
sympathy of the monarchial powers"
Manila, Philippine Islands, May Il, by
way of Hongkong. China, May Is - The
Spanish gunboat Calloa steamed up tho
bay this morning. She came from tn
southern islands, where she had been sta
tuned for tho last sixteen months.
Her commander, Lieut. Francisco Pou,
did not know that war had been declared
and had heard nothing on lis way up
about the battle of Manila. He steamed
straight for Caivte, expecting to find the
whole Spanish feet anchored there.
He arrived off Cavite at 7 o'clock in the
morning, with the Spanish flag flying and
signals Tor he Admiral up.
Tho Olympia opened fire The Spanish
commander supposed the shots were target
practice and turned to get out of range but
continued on.
The Boston and the Raleigh joined The
olympia and shots were throwing spray
over the spanish vessels deck whom hor
commander began to realize that it was nc
iske and pulled down his flag.
He continued on, however, and tho firing
wHs renewed, Finally he hove TO- with Q
white flag on his foremost, and the Ralcisl
steamed out to,intercept him. Lieut., Pot
went aboard the Raleigh in a small boat
and the situation was explained to him.
Thon he surrendered gracefully, and the
Callao was brought to an anchorage nea,
the flagship.
The Cullao is an iron gunbOat Of EOS
tons, equipped with four modern gun:
and carrying a crew Of thirty-tlve. Tho
ship was spick and span for the Admiral
tncDnrtihp ~ arrival
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16
FINED FOR
SCORCHING.
-.
Four Boys Ride at a Gait
That Beat a Trolley
( Car. +

John McCarron was the first prisoner to
be introduced to Judge Ball in the Mu-
nicipol Court this morning. Hewas fined
ST. and costs.
Charles Ryan was charged with the lar.
ceny Of $40 Charles Quigley deposed he
got $50 on Thursday night. He had the
money in his pocket Ryan assaulted him
find the money disappeared. He had been
drinking. They all boarded together at
No. 6l5 West Second street.
William .Moyce was at the boarding
house on Thursday night. He did not see
the money. taken. VIM. Carney deposed
he saw Quigley asleep on the lounge. Ryan
said he took the money and that hs put 1t
back. Those in the room said such was
the fact In the case. Joseph Moore was
tho Eext witness. He was so deaf that the
oath had to be written for him. He signed
the oatl, kissed the book and said HE
something out of 1t and replaced the
pocketbook. Thore wore only Sl5 in it.
Officer Sarkosky deposed that on Satur-
day night BIO ran the man through an
alley way. Ryan said he rau because they
had been fighting. The case was con-
tiDued until this evening.
Lottle Vincent, colored.' was charged
with he larceny Of $40 from Mrs Asbury
Macklin. The money was in a pocket.
DoOk uluer tub UnucQlne cover. LOyGie AC-
knowledged that she took the money and
that it fell into the fire.
Officer Mcbride depossd that he made
the arrest after Lottie had acknowledged
that she had taken tho bill to pay for
clothes. She was held in $500 bail Tor
court.
Officer Harry Pierce charged four boys
with riding bicycles Mt a. greater rate of
speed than seven miles an hour. They
outdistanced trolley car. They were
fined Is and costs
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16
WE HAVE NOTICED
VIZ 81


Wrenths of bluet poppiosp
White dimity sunbonnets for children
White materials for bridesmaids and
brides gowns in infinite variety?
Patriotic novelties and red, white and
blue emblems galorer
j." Handkerchiefs with crossed flags en-
broidered in silk in the cornerp
Sailor and walking hat brlms with a
Tam Oh OWN
Ascot ties in basket checks2
Flag cushions of women ribbonsp
Flay belts with black groundP
Umbrellas with regular golf-stick han-
dlesp
Double eapes for yaohtingp
National badges and buttons without
number?
Link cuff buttons of flag and a ballp
Keady made hat bows Of lace or jet of
various shapesp
Drapery nets having all.over craokle
patternsY
Sets of collar, v, and belt of velvet, Or
namented with steel?
Stocks Of satin with long ends edged
with putting of mousseline?
Dust cloaks Of taffeta Tor travelling, I'm.
ished with deep accordion plating headed
by a pinked ruffl,p
Outing blouse suits in duck, pique and
sergeg
Cotton cushions overlaid with cord lat
ticewOrk3
White lawn dressing sacques and wrrp.
pors in Empire effects?
Elton suits with the jacket longer in
front than usual2
No. fancy striped satin for string ties?
Chiffon and net cordings?
Accord on plated muslin paraso oil covers
for infants carriages?
Shirt waists OF flannel and all. wool tat
fetap &C.,
Tailor coats OF Venetian cloth In blazer
stylep
tucked ,
Heavy plaid and striped silk boiling for
sailor hats and belts.
Yachting suits Of blue serge or flannel
trimmed in red; Of red. with black braid
garnitures; and Of Waite duck, with red
or blue trimmings? =
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16
Inspected the AIcedO.

Tho last official act of the Naval Auxili-
airy Cruiser Board was the inspection of
tho yncht Alcedo, at tho wharvos of tho
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company this
morning. She was inspected by Naval
Constructor Tawrcsey, who in all proba.
bili.y will report favorably
The yacht, which was built in 1895, Is
owned by George w. G. Drexel. She was
originally 100 feet long, but has since been
heightened and re!itted at tho Harlan and
Hollingswor CompaDy's shipyards.
After this duty the Board will be disba IL d.
cd, and the members will take up 9th er
duties
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16
SEPARATE
!, TICKETS.
Kent and Sussex Union
Republicans Want
Separate Tickets.

There is opposition to Dr. Caleb R. Lay
ton, us chairman OF the county Go mmittee.
The committee had a meeting last week,
which resulted in changing the party rulos
SO that DIR. Layton will remain In office
another year. and the same committee be
continued. The opponents of the doctor
were outwilted. This means trouble bs-
tween the two factions and will leave
them as fast apart as ever whom tho cam
paign draws near.
1t Is said that the Kent and Sussex
County Union Committees are now In
favor of keeping up their separate organi-
cations and placing tickets In the field re-
CARELESS OF the regulators
The Milford Chronicle Is not in favor of
harmony and wants to name IL straight
Union Republican ticket The Democrat.
10 County Executive COMMITTEES of New
Castle county will meet next Saturday to
appoint election Ulcers and make other
arrangements for the election of the mem
bers OF the committee, to be held on May
2Sth.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16
A Narrow Escape,

A co'orod woman who was viewing the
recruits for Camp Turmoil as they passed
the foot Of West street, on tho F.. w. a.
b. Railroad this morning, narrowly es.
capped being ruck by b & o. train No g.
rhe engineer saw the woman and slack
cned the speed of the train but rs she did
not sec her peril and remained on the track
he gave n number of sharp blasts of the
whistle.
The woman quickly turned around and
sCcing the approaching train tried to get
out at the way, but was not in time, The
COW catcher struck her and brushed her to
enc side. If the train had been going at
full speed she would have been crushed to
death by the iron monster She WAS helped
to her feet but beyond a few bruises tho
was otherwise unhurt.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16
OUR FLEET SUPERIOR.
The Government Will Not Divulge the Whereabouts
! Of the Oregon. Affairs Off Manila Battle
y Off Cuba May Come in a Few Hours.

QUICKLY MUSTERED INTO OUR FLEET
The American flag was promptly hois!ed
on the Callao and she was added to Ad-
mral Dewey's fleet.
She will be used for river work.
Admiral Dcwey's fleet remains sta tiCn.
cd before Manila,
He is ready to capture the place when-
ever orders to do 80 arc received from
Washington or he deems it expedient. No
hostile demonstration has been made since
the battle of May l. Although the Span.
lsh flag flies from the citadel, white flag
isup over the Governor Generals palace,
and many CT the guns from Lunetta have
transferred to the land approache, to the
city to guard it against the rebels, who &C.
cupy all the surrounding country.
EATING HOHsEFLEsH IN MANILA.
Manila Is suffering, from great scarcity
Of food, particularly among the soldiers.
The poor soldiers are killing horses for
food already.
Unles; ships are allowed to land there or
communication is established with the in
terror soon there will be dire distress
among all elias es.
They are maintained at Cavito to pre-
vent tho plundering of the naval stores,
which were found to be in great abun-
dance.
Picket boats circle about the fleet every
night watching for suspicious craft. Any
boat seen is made a target for the search
light. If it is suspicious 1t is fired upon. q
Tho Wilmington was not touched by
the few shells flung at her. The attack
was sudden, superbly effective. The Will
mington in an hour swept Cardenas Laro
Of defenses as ono would brush crumbs
from table cloth
The town is three miles back from tho
Gulf entrance to the harbor, SO tho nom
combatants suffered slightly.
Philadelphia May ga Times Bal.
letin says Extraordinary precautions are
being taken to protect Key West where q
large amount of government supplies arc
,oled.
New York, May 16-Navy department
has received rews that Oregon has eros sod
tho danger line, but viii not give exact
whereabouts. Sampson and Schloy Instruct
ed to capture or destroy Spanish fleet. -. -.
Washington, May 10,-President Nc.
Kinlcy has adopted a new war policy Here
after American ships will reduce any forti-
fc ttion offering any resistance. Every
Cuban fort Of import ance is to be attacked.
Now YORK, May 16 Gomez has defeated
q force Of 1900 Spaniards.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16
CARD 2ASK EFT.


Miss Lulu Barker. of Delmar, is the
guest Of relatives i'll this city.
Mrs Adam Sienglc, of Georgetown, has
been visiting friends in this city -
Mrs. Josephine Thorp of Philadelphia,
spent yesterday inlthis city
Mrs. J. w. Fnucett and daughter are Wis
iting relatives and friends in this CITY,
Mrs. L w. Heinzor, of this city, has
been visiting her mother at Georgetown.
Hoyt P Jones has been visiting his par
ents at Georgetown.
Mrs. Charles f. Grf1i h and son are Wis
iting at Ocean Grove.
Jerome Bell, Of the Sunday Star, Is on q
months vacation for the benefit of his
health.
Mr.. and Mrs B. F. Barker, of Delmar,
has been visiting relatives ut kialnensi,
Newport and Wilmington.
Mr. and Mrs. r. Leslie Appleby and
Miss Blanche Appleby visited Camp Tun''
noll on Friday md were nicely entertain
ed by the regimental officers
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16
Volunteers to Succeed Regulars

According to orders received by Major
Grugan, in command Of tho camp at
Montchunin, composed Of Battery NJ of
tho Fourth Artillery, tho battery will re-
turn to barracks at Fort Washington upon
sylvnnin Volunteers, which is to guard the
DuPonr powder works. Tho orders came
from Assistant Adjutant General M. Bar
Dor, of Governors Island Now York.
Captain Fugcr will return to Washington
with his men, but Major Grugnn will re-
main at the camp long enough TO explain
the duties to the Pennsylvania soldiers.
The change will take place as soon as the
Pennsylvania troops can secure 80 days
rations. Colonel Porter will be in COM
mand Of tho Pcnusylvaninns.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16
An Appeal For Recruits,

Adjutant General Hart and Colonel |.
Pussy WicEershcm last evening issued the
following appeal,
1t is very necessary that the National
Guard OF Delaware should recruit at least
l25 mora men by Tuesday evening. This
will complete IL twelye-company regiment
and carry out the promise of the state.
The recruiting Office at Twelfth aud
Orange streets, will be open to all who
wish to volunteer and it is hoped that
this number will be secured as early u $
possible. Good pay to good men is assur-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16
Receiver Makes Report

Harvey J Wiley, receiver Of Adams g.
Brother's, has completed unofficial inveu.
tory and appraisement of the firms pos
session. The liabilitei amount to $50.
S5lss. Tho assets are SEQ, 1914 3d. The re.
port has been returned to the court The
firm hopes to make arrangements with its
creditors to settle all its indebtedness and
to take charge Of Its business in short
time
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16
Two End Their | ives.

Farbor Policeman James A. Lynn shot
and killed himself yesterday in his bed.
room at his home No 2O3S Trenton ave
nuo, Philadelphia. Lynn, who was one Of
the police tug okley. He was found by
bis daughter lying dead on tho second
floor with bullet wound in his head,
where he had shot himself.
MauriceH. Traubel an aged artist re-
siding with his son-inlaw, Thomas b.
Harmed, at Morris and Lognn streets, Ger
mautown, was found dead in his room
yesterday morning with the gas escaping
from two burners which had evidently
heen turned on with suicidal intent Mr..
Traul Ell, who was rs years old, had been
troub ed for some time with an affection
o. the glands of the neck, which rendered
him temporarily insane.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16
The New Livery Stable,

Joseph G. and Barney Carpenter have
converted tho auditorium at Tenth and
Madison streets into a lllsI class livery
stable. They have m ade II number Of box
stalls and propose to raise the building IA
story higher AS they propose to reduce
the rate for horse and carriage to SIG Der
month, it is probable that they will create
something OF revolution in the bus ness
The Mcssrs. Carpenter are enrrrpri,ing
mon and have already secured quite u
number of nAtrons
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16
The Jury Drawn.

Sheriff Finn this morning drow The fol-
lowing jury to determine the mental con
dition of George Loncy, an inmate of tho
Delaware Hospital for tho Insane at Farm
hurst James II. Hanna George Heritage,
William T. Massey, John Barker, John 2.
Ruth, George II. Leach, Robert Burns,
John Campbell, John L. Ahrcns, George
II. Mccall, james Hitchons and Robert
IL Williams. Tho examination of wit
nesses was postponed until Thursday
afternoon ut 2 clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16
Patriotic Young Wnmen-

The young women employed in the
shirt factory at Fifth and French streets,
raised an eight foot flag ovor the estab-
lishment on Saturday. Pntriotic speeches
were made and the 100 young women On
livcnod the occasion by singing Columbia,
The Gem Of tho Ocean, which was loudly
applauded. AS the young women sang
THE tar-Spansled Bannor' the flag was
hoistel, and as it loosened it's folds there
were cheers from the employees of the fac.
tory,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16
DELAWAREANS TO GRADUATE.

The commencement exercises Of the
Medico Chirurgical College of Philadel-
phia will be held on May 81. The Della
wareans in the graduating class are: Rilie
F. Lank, Charles SchabiIger, John B.
Derrickson, George NewloVe, James H.
Chapman, Arthur p. Kitchens, Walter
Cam,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16
DEATHS.

DEAlHS.
JONES-On May 8, 1893, Philip E. Jones,
aged 30 wears.
Relatives and friends arc invited to at
tend the funeral from the residence of his
brother-in-law, James 3. Stocktill. No.
SOY Lombard street, on Wednesday after
noon, at 2 O'Clock. Funeral private. Iu-
terment at Rivegviow Cemetery.
WAY-In Hamorton, Pa, on first day,
fifth month, 10Th, 1898. Lucretia Way, in
her both year.
Relatives and friends arc notified of the
funeral to meet at Longwood meeting
house. Oh fourth day, fifth month 18th at
23o p IN. Carriages will meet trains ar
irving at Fairville Station, ut Ills u. III.
and II a7p M.
CROW-On May IA, 1898, John Alfred,
son of Lawrence and Hattie B. Grow,
aged II months and 10 days.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral from the residence of his
grandfather, Alfred A. Rcdmile, No. 5l6
West Fourth street, on Tuesday afternoon
Mt 2 o'clock Services at the house. In
terment at Riverview Cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16

The Wilmington Sunday School Union
will hold itsquartnrly meeting in the Ice
turo room Of st. Pauls NJ. E. Church to.
morrow night.
The election Of officers, which was de-
ferred IRON tho previous meeting will DO
held, The program will include echoes
from The state convention, with confer
ence on ths suggestions made for the ad-
vancemcnt of the union and city work in
gGnNrhl.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16
FIRE COMPANY VISITS.

The Delaware Fire Company. accom-
panied by the First Regiment Band, left
this city to-day on visit TO fire companies
In New York State and Pennsylvania.
The delegation, sixty in number, will stop
at Ithaca Buffalo. Niagara Fails, N. Y,
Harrisburg and Mauch Chunk, Pa. The
Fame Hose Company will receive them
when they arrive home on Saturday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16

Three trains carrying Massachusetts,
regiments of volunteers passed through
this city over tho p w. & b. railroad en-
route for Tampa, Florida, early yesterday
morning A few hours later four trains
of New York volunteers pafsed south
ward, one stopping in this city for n short
time Tho trains were heavy, fifteen cars
composing each.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16
A NARROW
ESCAPE.
StatiOn=master J.R. BrisOn
Drinks a Large GUAM
:, tity Of Opium. KILL

Stationmaster Thomas B. Brison last
evening went to the medicine cabinet and
took what he supposed was a draught of
cough mixture for no relief of bronchitis.
1t proved to be another mixture contain
ing opium.
This morning Mr.. Brison did not rise at
his usual time, and upon examination 1t
was found that he was in comatose state.
The family physician was summoned
and after working an hour brought him
to his proper senses.
Mr.. Brison was resting easy at his homo
this afternoon and felt the effects of the
opium but very little.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16

". simms vegetable liver pills are very
easy to take very easy and painless to
operate; perfectly durable in liver come
plant, kidney troubles, dyspepsia, head,
ache, etc; only pills 10 use with our
White Puimoni0 Balsan blood purifel.
and anti-dyspepsia powders. Depot 60ai
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16
His Farewell Sermon.

Rev. M. Robinson of Bethel Church
preached his farewell service last night to
nE audience which filled tho church. He
goes to the Columbia Pa conference to-
morrow. The congregation hero has irvit-
cd him to return and The prospects for his
return are encOurnyinR
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16
For Coroner,

J. H. Galloway of the Ninth ward Is Il
candidate for the Republican nomination
for Coroner of New Castle county. lie Is
an earnest Republican and If nominated
will be elected as he has many earnest
friends
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16
Strawberry Festival,

A Strawberry Festival and Bazaar will
be held in the First NJ. p. Church, Seventh
ana Walnut streets, on Tuesday. u'Sdnes-
day and Thursday evenings of this week.
An interesting program erch evening.
Tickets including refreshments 10 cents,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16

Tho return of tho appraisers OH the tug
Rambler mado their return to the United
States Court this morning. They valued
the tug ut 500. Sho will probably be
sold to meet The demands Of the libel
against her.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16
-----------------
From Wilmington to Chester.

The rails to DO used in the construction
Of the trolley line between this city and
Chester are being unloadsd at Linwood.
The work Of laying the tracks will begin
as soon as the right Of way Is secured.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16

Simm Blood Purifier makes purest
blood and fortifes he system agalnslG
fevers ernptve disea'es, dpbtherisN
soyofula, 81 1t Is Americas best blooG
cure. Depot sos King street, Wilmlnggga
ton, Dol. Jobb,rs wholesale It, Rotail'
by druggists.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16
WILL GO TO CUBA.

Among the WilmingtoniansIwho will go
to Cuba is Chaplain 5. N. Plchard, who
was appointed chaplain from this city
about year ago. Mr.. Pilchard is now in
New Orleans with his regiment awaiting
orders TO go to Cuba.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16
To Carry Water.

The tank steamer Maverick chartered h7
the government to carry water to Key
West, will leave the whnrvcs OF the Harlan
and Hollingsworth company to morrow
morning Efforts were made to have
the vessel ready to depart last eveu-
ing but the work was too Extensive to &c
complish the re ,ut. All of yesterday and
today the tanks were being clensed SO as to
remove all evidence of oil, which was for
merly carried by the steamer.
The Maverick will tow tank barge
which is also being similarly cleaned, and
which was built by the Enoch Moore and
Sons Company recently.
The charlering of the tank vessels was
taken as a precautionary measure by the
government. and all tho water for the
city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16
Not Exactly q Substitute.

In tho course of a morning call on the
Rev. DR.. Eourthly tho Rev. DR.. Sprightly
remarkod
"By tho way, doctor, conducted fu-
neral for you once. Would it be conven.
iont for you to do wedding for ING next
Thursdayp"
"Yes," replied the other. "You are
compelled to leave town that day, pre-.
sulpel" !
81 nm," rejoined DR.. Sprightly, "but
not till after the wedding. IL am to b
tho bridegroom "--Chicngo Tribune.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16
THINGS SOCIAL 4! -.
) AND PERSONAL
The Bright Side of Life as 1t Is Seen by
the Young and Old. Receptions,
Weddings, Etc.

Communications for this column should be
written on one side Of the paper only and al
dressed "Our Gard Basket" kEPUBLloAy
Ottce,l
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-16

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