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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-25
WITH THE FLYING SQUADRON.
The Minneapolis and Columbia OFF to
Sea on Secret Errand.

Inc NJ lnuSHpOllS anu SOiuTlUla VII 10
Sea on Secret Errand.
Fort Monroe, Va, April 25.-For
strategic purposes and for protection
of information that might be of value
to the enemy, Commodore Schley, of
tAe flying squadron, has established a
practical censorship over those in his
command relative to the divulging of
the reason for any movement made or
to be made by the squadron or indi-
vdual ships of the squadron. To more
fully carry out that plan of protec-
tion to government interests, only COM
manding officers are made aware Of
such movements, and the responsible
ity Is thus minlmized.
The conjectures as to the object for
which Commodore SChley ordered the
Minneapolis and Columbia to sea Sat
urday night are many. Protection OF
the steamship Paris assistance to the
battleship Oregon, capture Of Spanish
gunboats and convoy for the transport
Panther, now at Hampton Roads, are
some of them. The latter theory is
partially discredited because the Pan
ther with her human freight of nearly
700 officers and marines, lies in safety
with the remaining ships of the squad
ron off Fort Monroe and evidently in
no hurry to move. AS matter of fact
the Panther itself has some protection,
being pretty we'll armed with eight
rapid fire guns, which could be used
effectively.
The departure Of the Columbia and
Minneapolis created a great deal of eX-
element. but demonstrated in what
fine condition all of the vessels Of Com
modorc Schley's squadron are. From
the time the signal was made on the
flagship to the time the Minneapolis
went by her on her way to sea was
less than an hour, and the Columbia
followed in few minutes.
The work of strengthening the forti-
fications at Fort Monroe continued all
day yesterday with a large working
force, as did also the work Of laying
mines in the harbor. Where the old
eight and ten inch converted rifles
used to stand will be mounted bat
terry of modern rapid fire guns which
are expected to command Hampton
Roads and Chesapeake bay and make 1t
impossible for torpedo boat of the
enemy to enter. Three guns, it Is
thought will be in fighting condition
by the end of this week.
AT Wiloughby Spit, opposite Mon
roe, and which point controls the en-
trance to Norfolk, Newport News and
the James and Potomac rivers, board
of naval officers have made an inspec-
tion, with a view of constructing fort
at the point to cooperate with Fort
Monroe. 1t is expected that active
operations on the fort will begin this
week and be pushed to completion
without delay. The fort will be tenn
porary in structure, but properly man
ned will prove u formidable defense
in case the enemy should attempt the
invasion of the harb0r.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-25
JUDGE FOR YOURSELF.
Which Is Better. Try an Experiment a.
Profit by a Wilmington Citizens
Experience.

Something new Is an experiment..
Must bo proved to be US represented <.
Be successful at homo or you doubt it.
The statement of manufacturer is mob
convincing proof of merit.
But the Endorsement Of friend Is,
Now, supposing you had bad back,
A lame weak or aching one,
Would you experiment on it?
You will read OF many so-called curss,
But they come from far-away plaeas
Its different when the indorsemsnt
comes from home.
Easy to prove that 1t Is so.
Home Endorsement is the proof thaS
backs every box of Doan's Kidney Pills.
Read this case:
Mr.: S. j. Davis. Oyster dealer of 81
West Fourth street says: II can heartily
recommel Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney
trouble. l used them for q weakness
across the loins and an aching in and
through the kidneys. Often particularly
1t lcaught cold. l suffered severely not
only when on my feet but even in bed.
When the attacks were at their height
could scarcely sleep at night on account
OF the excruciatlng twinges used doctors
prescriptions and various remedies which
Iaaw advertised but up until obtained
Doan's Kidney Pills at Danforth's pharm-
acy never used anything which gave me
permanent result. l happened to read
about them one day In Wilmington
paper where their use had cured q case
similar to mine. Thinking they might
help me lost no time in taking the treat
ment You may use my statement for
publication and every one meet as I
follow my calling will be only too pleas-
ed to advise tou,e Doan's Kidney Pills il
they have kidney complaint"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all DEAL
ers. Price 50 cents per box Mailed on
receipt of price by Foster -Mllburn Co.,
Buffalo, N Y. Sole agents for the U. s.
Remsmber the name Doan's and take no
other.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-25
A Patriotic Sermon.

Rev. A. n Keigwin preached n worry pa
triotic sermon in West Presbyterian
Church on Sunday morning from the
text: "And there was war in Heaven. !"
Michael and his angels. fought against the
dragon; and the dragon and his angels
fought" And they oyercaine him by the
blood Of the Lamb and by the word of their
testimony" Rev. xii, 7, II. He compar-
ed tho dragon and his angels to the OWL
passions of men, which all should labor to
overcome. and spoke of the valuable lesson
which may be learned from the allcgorical
character Of the book from which his text
had been taken. The progress of christian
teaching was very slow in the carly ages,
and it was not the 313th century when
Constantine assembled the throne of Rome
that tho Christian religion obtained foot.
hold.
Prior to the reign of this Emperor over
500, zoo persons had perished on the gbbet
and at the stake and the change wrought
by his edict led the people to believe tho
millennium had begun While the preach.
er wished to contiue the major portion of
his remarks to tho warfare individuals
should carry on against their evil passions
he could not avoid allud!ng to the war
with Spain, as he believed our country had
been selected by GJd to punish that ma.
ticn for the rapine and crueltios practiced
from the discovery by Columbus up to
their final expulsion from the contirent.
The cruel les to the natives of Mexico
and Peru wete unparalleled in histo ry,
and their robberies by sea and land could
not we'll be exaggerated. While he be.
lieved IN divine interference to punish the
great crimes of past centuries he feared
that 1t would lead to much loss of life
and property, as we'll as great hardship
and suffering.
He had no fear, however, of the final
triumph Of our country. He had faith in
the valor of the American people rs well as
in the justice of God. His arraingmant of
the Spanish nation was as scathiEg as
words could well make it, sayin & that he
had no patience with people whose past
time was bull fight aud whose ensign
was pool of blood and Inst for dominion.
After an allusion to the Importance of
prayer and trust In God for an answer he
closed with fervent appeal to heaven for
projection, and giving out our national
hymn my Country It's of Thee" which
was sung with great earnestness.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-25
DBLAV ARE
LBGIS LATURB.
PAY Tax Collectors Salary
Bill Sent Back to
House.

Dover, Del, April 21.-1n the State
Senate this afternoon the bill providing
that the poll-tax collectors shall receive q
salary of 5000 was ordered returned to the
House.
Senator Meredith gave notice CT two
bills rotating to tho acts Of commissioners
of deeds and nltaries public, providing
among other things that the acts of those
officials shall not be invaiidated by any
failure to comply with the law to be re-
pealed
Senator Stewart gave notice of bill to
extend the limits of Wilmington by TAX
Ing in land bounded by Lancaster, Green-
hill and Cleveland avenues Seventh
street and the Lancaster turnpike, making
additions on the West Side, the Fifth,
Seventh and Twelfth wards, at q quarter
tax rate for five years, and half-rate for
this succeeding five years.
Senator Pierce introduced the bill to
give Milford high school facilities.
In the House Representiye Adams intro
duced bill allowing the Greenwood
School Commissioners to borrow money
for school extension.
Representative Donaldson introduced q
bill giving the Court Of Chancery addi-
tional power
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-25

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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-25
American Sailors in Danger.

Mddletown, N. Y, April 25.-Rela-
tves of Captain Stephen Gibbs of this
city, are fearful that his bark, the
Olympic, which left Seattle 80 days ago
to round the Horn, ell route for Boston,
will be seized by Spanards. Captain
Gibbs always sights the Cape Verde
Islands on these trips. and it is ex-
pected he is in that vicinity now. He
is accompanied by his wife and four
small children and crew Of 25 men.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-25
CATHOLICS AND
THEIR COUNTRY
The Several Priests Deliv-
er Patriotic lnstruc=
tiOnS Yesterday.

The Catholics of the the city veste rday
heard from their respective pulpts in.
structiOns regarding their duty to their
country at this critical time The address
in each church was patriotic, therefore in
spring 1t was prepared by Bishop Mon
ahan and was as follows: "a declaration
OF war has been made by our country
against Spain and it is now the law of
the land which we arc ali bound to obey,
as a law of our land. Many persons have
worry loose notions about loyalty to ones
country. If the government exists by d.
vine right and has the Divine right to
make laws, then it is the correlative duty
binding in conscience the subjects to obey
these laws. He that resisteth tho power
says the Apostle, resisteth the ordinance
Of God, and they that resist purchase
damnation to themselves.
'The duty to ones country is integ-
raj with ones duty to God. This
warts not of our making, but it is our
duty to leave nothing unuone to being it
to succe, sful issue in favor of our beloved
country. l hope we will not have one
traitor in our diocese, but on tho contrary
we will all vie with ono another IN loyal
devotedncss to our country's interest.
In commenting uron this announce
ment Vicar General Lyons said: Before
the declaration of war wo had our own
ptNh'S NioW5, Duu INV tlCIC IL uO TOOIu W
doubt our duty to tho government We
know, Of cohrse, that all Spaniards are
not saints. The Deasantry, of course are
vory faithful and virtuous and brave, but
the commercial class and gentry are what
they areseverywhere else.
Zone thing is certian. While the Cubans
arc not saints, they have been 'unjustly
treated and tyrannized by the Spanards
Our own country of course is responsible
for fomenting and encouraging discontent
and the revolution of the Cubans. All
these questions must be put to one side
and our paramount duty or supporting
the government! ut every sacrifice made to
occupy our minds and hearts
'Tho government has taken tho respon-
sibility of war after having carefully
judged every step and tried everything to
maintain peace, and it Is not for the sub
ject to question the right and honesty of
the government, but to simply obey its
call. Those who onsider the war unjust
need not volunteer their services, but no
one Is at liberty to disobey the commands
OF his sovereign nation.
'All hOnet efforts were made by tho
Pope and prelato and conservative people
throughout tho world to maintain peace,
hence there can be no question but tho
prosecution OF the war to the most con-
plete victory, which will be tho best as-
surance of tho longest peace in the future.
have every confidence that all of our own
people will do their duly from the most
sacred principle of loyalty and gratitude"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-25
THE STEAMER PARIS SAFE.
Fleet Ocean Liner Has lot Been Cap
tured by the span iards.

uuTcu DS INC SpdHiuTuss
London, April GA point Of vital
interest for all Londoners"is- whether
the United States steamer Paris has
escaped the Spanish warships. Up to
midnight there was absolutely no news
as to the liner at Southampton. 1t Is
believed here that the Paris is well
out to sea. and that there is no like
lihood of the vessel being captured by
the Spaniards. This belief, coupled
with the news that the Topeka is safe,
has made the American colony here
especially jubilant.
Spain's adherence to the right of
priyateering il expedent has given
great satisfaction in Spain, where the
public press markedly approves the
attitude of the government. Fears are
expressed on the continent that the
United States will find it necessary to
retaliate, despite the adhesion of the
government to the declaration Of Paris.
In any case Spain's attitude will en-
hance the importance of the negotia-
tiOns Of the powers, which, 1t Is UNDER
Stood have been initiated by Italy
with view to making arrangements
to protect neutrals on the seas
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-25
Revenue Cutter Captures Steamer.

KeVonUe CNtteT CHptufeS SteHmef,
Biloxi, Miss, April 25.-The revenue
cutter Winona, from Mobile, captured
the Spanish steamer Saturnina at Ship
Island, Miss, at 1 o'clock yesterday,
but will have to remain in quarantine
with the prize until the time Of quar-
antine detention is out. The Saturnina
is vessel of 1876 tons and is from
Sagua to Ship Island, Zuclaga In COM
mand.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-25
The New i 1ork's Sailors Enlist.

The NEW 1DFK's SH1TUTS EHrISt.
New York. April 26.-The American
line steamship New York arrived yes
terday, but she brought neither pas
sengers. mail or cargo Her officers
and crew at no time feared being in
tercepted by any Spanish war vessels.
Out of the 420 officers and men COM
prising the crew Of the vessel only
seven refused to sign articles when re-
quested to do so when they were paid
off. The men signed articles for u
months with the American line to sail
anywhere and everywhere. and no
place In particular" The company
agreed to pay bonus of so per, cent
for good conduct, In addition to the
regular wages. at the expiration Of
the contracts.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-25

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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-25
Our warships Leave nonu Kong.

Our Warships Leave nonH Kong.
Hong Kong, April 25.-Five warships
belonging to the United States squad
ron, accompanied by two store ships
left here yesterday under sealed orders.
The United States cruisers fOlympia
and Baltimore are awaiting the arrival
of the United States consul, Mr.. o. F.
Williams from Manila, and will fol-
low the feet today. The foreign en-
listment act has been proclaimed by the
British authorities here. thus enforc-
ing the neutrality of British subjects.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-25
Reported Naval Battle a "Fake.o

Palm Beach, Fla, April 25.-It is be-
lieved here by everyone that the report
of the battle off Boynton last Friday is
without foundation. Several respon-
sibe citizens from that section We're
here yesterday, and said that they saw
the ships ge!ng south, but did not hear
the report of q single gun.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-25
Cermany VIII Remain Neutral,

Germany VIII Remain Neutral.
Berlin, April 25,-Germany will take
no steps prejudicial to the United
States nor, probably, join in any in
tervention on Spain's behalf. 1t Is
evident, therefore, that the meeting on
Saturday at Dresden between Emperor
William and Emperor Francis Joseph
signally failed to bring Germany into
line with Austria.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-25

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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-25
lInNne kNNNHET For Choers
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HuIu Il HHlIIIIEl Teethins
h~Ss sss Diarrhoel
Si1ad, oh Shaa.

We have fine shad; arrive daily direct
from the nets and we always sell as low as
the lowest. Oysters 25, 80 and 40 cents per
quart. Goods delivered. Delmarvia
Phone $40 McClures, corner of Fifth and
King streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-25

The REPUBLICAN Is without doubt tho
best advertising medium in the City. Try
it and be convinced Of its large crcu!a-
tion
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-25
To Cure q Gold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo QuiAine Tablets.
All Dru, ,gists refund the money If it fails
to cure. 25c.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-25

Simms' Unequaled Cough Syrup for
coughs, colds. whooping cough, measles,
etc, and is without an equal the children s
Cough Syrup 20 cents. Depot 606 King
strest, Wilmington, Del, wholesale by
Jobbers, retail by regular druggists.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-25

All kinds Of printing done at the RE-
PUBLICAN Office at prices in keeping with
tho times. Give the office trial and see
what they oan do in the printing line.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-25
Fine Cigars.

The city market cigar Is one Of the finest
cent cigars in the city. Manufactured by
C. A. Bourbon, S. w. cor. 2d and Shipley
streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-25

For eastern Pennsylvania, New Jer-
sey, Delaware and Maryland: Fair;
Cooler northerly winds.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-25

J. H. Porter IL Sons, wholesale and re.
tail milk dealers. S E Cor Seventh and
Madison strootk Both Phones GAL.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-25

Got them early. What? Your tickets
for Sam 7. Jones great humorou, lecture
May b. Tickets % cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-25
To Guard Our Coast
Bucklen's Arnica SaIve.

The Pennsylvania Naval Reserves Guar
tered at Cape Henlopen
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-25
MORRO CASTLE
GUNS DOOMED.
Shots Were Intended for Newspaper Boat
Which Was Too Near Land. :
THE SQUADRON TAKES MORE VALUABLE PRIZES

n in the Prizes Has Not Been Fired On The Blockade lhs
Far Peaceful So Far AS That City Is Concerned New York
Chased an Italian Man of War Which Saluated Rear
Admiral Sampson and Ran Up the
Stars and Stripes. Warshps Busy.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-04-25
Down State Items.

The Mld,letown New Ceniu Club has
adopted the Apple Blossom" for its club
emblem.
The monitor Miantonomah has gone to
sea.
The funeral of Henry A. Nowland took
place on Saturday. Interment was made
at Middletown.
John Clark. of Wyoming, slipped and
fell while dancing and dslocated his
shoulder
While jesse Scribner was attending
church in Harrington last night his house
caught on fire and his two children were
burned to crisp.
A 3year old child fell into we'll at
Laurel on Saturday. Thomas H. Hearn
attempted to save the child and fell In
also. Both We're rescued.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-12-15

Image frightened. The royal spark
that has been smOldering in my breast
was rekindled-I got deeply interested
in this case. | imagined that | was
sitting in court room of costly struct-
ure. [ listened to the eloquent argu-
ments of the opposing counsel and
with breathless attention hardened to
the words of wisdom as they were
pumped from the judicial lungs into
the flabby ears of the twelve profess
sional boosters. I summed up all the
evidence especially that of the plaintiff
and, have come to the conclusion that
am duke. Now 1 am a warm ad-
mirer of The MIRROR, a personal
friend of its editor and, as such l will
ask as personal favor that my claims
to dukeship will not appear in the
columns of his paper, for under the
present circumstances I am not pre-
pared to receive the cyclone of pro-
posals that would naturally follow an
announcement of this kind. -
FRANK MURPHY. :
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-12-15

whatever, and he was-not tried and
acquitted, but discharged from custody
without even an accusation. Meantime
his business was ruined and he had
suffered grievousIy in reputation,
health and pocket.
In each of these two cases,-not un.
common ones, and not by any means
the worst that could be cited, there
was either no wrong suffered, or there
was remedy, or else the old maxim is
an absurdity.
The community is the aggressor in
these cases. Its right to punish crime
On behalf of its own safety is not to be
questioned. Its right to detain sus-
poets is logical consequence not to be
disputed, or, at least, never yet success
fully disputed. 1t no longer openly
uses the thumbscrew and the rack to
extort confession when suspicion is
very strong. Its methods are more
refined.
The victim of appearances is merely
imprisoned, pilloried in public opinion,
damaged and often ruined for life, hay
ing done nothing whatever: even to
incur suspicion.
If. haply and happily, the victim
escapes the extreme rigor of the Law,
his freedom is restored. -. <....r.
On occasions, quasi apology is
rendered to him by prefxing the word
honorable" to his acquittal
For the injuries done to him there is
no reparation.
The cripple, the pauper, the imbecile,
and latterly even the criminal, are held
to have high claims on the community.
The innocent man who has suffered
agonies of unmerited shame, terror and
loss, is the only unfortunate who seems
to have escaped notice.
1t is strange exception to make, to
which the Law does proudly boast that
there is no wrong for which the Law
does not provide remedy.
For the Law provides none for this
David A. Curtis in the Criterion.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-12-15
Paper Read Before the Cha,ttauq,aa Circle. I
ANCIENT CUSTOMS.

The most tiattering compliment that
could be paid to the London society
lady of the eighteenth century was for
her intimate friends to speak of her as
an ideal and accomplished housekeeper
1t was the duty of the mistress of a
mansion to do the honors of the table.
Invite company-that is tease and pat
her company on the back in order to
make them eat more. The honor of
pushing the bottle fell to the lot of the
lord and master of the house. Person
ally | am inclined to think that the
teasing and patting on the back was
an unnecessary function of table eti-
quette when the grog was passed
around.
The women of that day like their
modern sisters indulged In card play
ing and other games of chance. They
spent much time in idle gossip, a trait
no doubt they inherited from their an
cestress Eve. A young lady who had
occasion to pay visit to the court of
Vienna, wrote home to her sister and
described the fashions there as mon.
strous and contrary to all common
sense. She said the ladies built certain
fabrics Of gauze on their heads about a
yard high consisting of three or four