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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-10
A GRATEFUL NATION
Will Honor Admiral Dewey and All the
Other Heroes of the Battle
of Manila.

! Washington, May 10-Fitting tribute
Commodore Dewey for the magnificent
victory he achieved in the battle Of
Manila bay. A message from the presi-
dent was received recommending that
gress to Commodore Dewey and the
gallant officers and men of his COM
, mand. Without word Of debate and
without a dissenting voice the senate
agreed to the resolution carrying into
effect the recommendation Of the presi-
dent.
The senate went farther even than
that. A bill was presented increasing
the number of rear admirals in the
navy from six to seven, in order that
the president might nominate Commo-
dore Dewey to the highest position in
the navy within his gift, and that too,
was passed without dissent In addi-
tion a joint resolution was unanimously
agreed to directing the secretary of
the navy to present to Commodore
Dewey sword Of honor and to have
struck, in commemoration OF the bat
tie of Manila, a bronze medal for each
of the officers and men who partici-
pated in the gallant fight. The rcsolu-
ton approprates $4,000 to enable the
secretary to carry its provisions into
effect.
The greater part of the day In the
house was consumed by war measures.
The recommendation Of the president
that vote of thanks be rendered Com
modore Dewey and his ASSOCIATE Of
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-10


Washington. May 1o--There Is the
best authority for the statement that
the navy department does not expect
to hear from Admiral Sampson within
statement is fully acquainted with
Admiral SIMPSONS plans. and the re-
mark would seem to indicate that the
admiral, having failed to find the
enemy at the place expected. had turn
ed his attention to the alternative pro-
ject. What this is cannot be ascertain
ed. 1t is evident, however that the
department is under no apprehension
as to the safety of the American fleet
nor Of any vessel Of the fleet.
The war department yesterday issued
orders showing where the various state
volunteer organizations are to be con-
centrated. The order is thought to
warrant the assumption that the de-
partment contemplates Il speedy move
mcnt of the United States military
forces upon cuba, and in much greater
force than was originally planned
officials refuse to say anything on this
point. but there is every evidence that
they expect a short, sharp. conclusive
and immediate campaign, such as could
not be waged by 5000 or 10000 soldiers
1t Is also to be noted that provision is
being made for mobilizng and trans
porting and feeding many thousands Of
men outside of the United States.
1t Is the expectation that the first
regiments organized and reported from
the states will be sent to Chattanooga,
thence going to Cuba via Mobile,
Tampa, New Orleans and Galveston.
for expeditions will be dispatched from
each of these ports. Probably about
one-third Of the entire levy called for
by the president, or about 40, 900 troops,
Will constitute the force to be sent
south TO take part IN the first Cuban
service. following the regular army
forces. These troops will be the first
to receive their equipment.
The second contingent, including six
regiments and two troops of Now York
volunteers, are assigned to duty under
command of the department Of the
east. commanding coast dcfcnses and
reserves. which probably will result in
their employment in New York harbor
and along the shores of Long Island
sound. In the case Of Pennsylvania
five regiments. two battallons and two
troops are also assigned TO duty in the
department of the cast, which will
place them along the shores OF the
delaware bay and river as coast guard
TO protect the important shipping in
tercsts Of that section.
When these are equipped the govern
nent will turn It's attention to the
third class, comprising the last third of
the $4,000 volunteers called for. 1t is
tile sincere hope Of the war department
that IL will not be called apon to fully
equip thcse troops before hostiities are
at an end. but the work Of preparation
Is proc eeding on the contrary assump-
tion. 1t is possible that the men never
will be called upon to leave their own
states. 1t may be remarked, by the
way. that out Ct the first class will
come the troops which will be sent to
tie Philippine Islands.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-10

Eight twelve-inch guns wero received at
Delaware City yesterday.
The colored mon of Townsend will hold
a meeting to organize company of volun-
tccrS.
.Tohn White, wife and daughter, living
near town, had narrow escape from
death. Tho party was going through town
driving two horses attached to market
wagon. The tongue yoke broke and the
tongue falling frightened the horses.
When opposite Wilson's book store the
wagon struck tree The persons in the
wagon We're thrown violently out The
two women escaped injury, but the man
fared worse. His head struck tho troe,
tearing he skin loose from tho scalp. Elo
was picked up and DR.. Steel dressed the
wound,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-10
THE PERIL OF DOWNING.
Alleged Spanish Spy May Meet the
Death Penalty.
TWO CHARGES AGAINST HIM.

On Conviction on Either Charge He
May Forfeit His Life-Threatened to
snake 1t Hot For the Entire Navy"
When Forced From the Brooklyn.
Fort Monroe, May 10.-The chief
topic Of conversation here Is the arrest
at Washington OF Commssary Yeoman
George A. Downing on the charge Of
being a spy in the employ of the Span
ish government. Downing came to
the Brooklyn last December, when she
lay in the navy yard at Brooklyn, and
said his residence was New York city.
He was an Englishman by birth, and
had done previous service on the
Peninsular and Oriental boats and had
also been steward on steam yacht
owned by Phelps Carroll. He had nat
urallzation papers. He was accepted
and served on board the Brooklyn until
the third week in April when he was
notified that he was obnoxious to the
men.
He asked for his discharge and when
Paymaster's Clerk Hancock handed 1t
to him 1t was indorsed mot recon-
mended for re-enlistment as commits
sary." When Downing saw this he
flew into rage and threatened Mr..
Hancock. When he left the ship he de-
clared that he would make 1t hot for
the entire navy" There was some
thing more than unsatisfactory service
in Downing's case which led up to
his discharge, and 1t is suspected that
even when on the Brooklyn he was
,r,tLori,r ;pfoy,,o ttop &c baliauoJ
that even two weeks ago Downing was
suspected. although nothing definite
was known about him. The sailors
were all against the man, and not
word of regret was heard today over
his arrest. In fact, the seamen openly
hint that they did not think 1t was un-
expected.
Two charges are perferred against
Downing. The first Is that of acting as
a spy, in violation Of section 1,343 of the
revised statutes. The specifications
under this charge allege that George
Downing acted as spy, the United
States being at war with Spain, and
did obtain information in regard to the
military and naval operations Of the
United States and endeavored to COM
municate the same to a person in Mon
treal, for use by the Spanish govern
ment in its hostile operations against
the United States. The second charge
is that of giving intelligence to the
enemy.
Under the first charge the prisoner
Is liable on conviction to suffer death,
while under the second his punishment
shall either be death or such other as
the court martial may direct. The
Judge advocate of the court will con-
duct the prosecution. and the prisoner
will be given permission to employ
counsel for his defense. If the sentence
Is that of death, the prisoner In all
probability will be shot.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-10

CUBAN insurgents. company or 100
United States troops from the First
regiment Of infantry accompanied the
expedition to aid in guarding the land
ing of the valuable cargo and will, if
necessary. penetrate into the interior
far enough to place the supplies In the
hands of the insurgents. The expedi-
ton is in charge of Captain w. H.
Dorst General Miles aide. who has just
returned from Cuba.
The Gussie has on board between
5000 and 1000 Springfield rifles, about
200. 900 rounds of ammunition and sew
eral hundred boxes of provisions con-
sisting principally Of canned meats and
hard tack The utmost secrecy is
maintained regarding the point of land
ing, but In view Of Captain Dorsts re-
cent landing near Havana, where he
communicated with the insurgent
leader. General Degado, it is believed
that the expedition will be headed for
Z point not far from Havana.
The Whitney, the sister ship OF the
Gussle, which sailed for Dry Tortugas
saturday with two companies Of the
Fifth infantry, returned yesterday. 1t
Is intimated that she will follow the
Gussie to Cuba as soon as the arms,
ammunition and supplies can be land
ed. Before a week has passed It Is be-
lieved that the insurgent leaders will
have been furnished with arms enough
for at least 5000 men, and with base
Of supplies established on the coast,
a VicorOus campaign against the SDa NJ
ish forces will be inaugurated.
Large amounts Of powder and pro-
jectiles for the blockading squadron are
now arriving here.
Major General James r. Wade is now
In command of the army Of invasion,
by his right as senior officer displac-
ing Major General w. Il. Shafter, here
tofore in command.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-10
Flag Raising.

Rockford, Del May 8. 1893 "A flag rails
ing took place at the room Of the Rockford
Athletic Club on Saturday last. The
c,remony was very patriotic and impos-
ing. Tho meeting was called to order
$50 O'clock by chairman Charles A. BaIn-
berger. The exercises were opened by the
choir singing the Red, White and Blue
after which VIM. J. Gibbons made an ad-
dress which stirred the assembly to very
high pitch. He gave them the history OF
our flag with its various changes since its
formation, and said that when we looked
up and saw the flag 1t would rocali to our
minds that great Patriot George Wash
ington, and created feeling that know
neither nationality creed or politics closing
with the following quotation (Aye must
our motto stand facing the sun Pluribus
Unum though many we're one). Noxt
came the Star Spangled Banner which
was rendered with vim. When the
chorus was neared this beautiful banner
win Forrest, son of the President Of the
club. As it unfurled to the breeze lots Of
small flags rolled from its folds which our
Young Americans scrambled to procure.
After which the Rev. H. W. Ewing de.
livered an oratlon, stating that this little
brush with Spain would do more to wipe
out sectionalism than anything that had
occurred since the Rebellion.
There will be no north or south, we shall
bo united people, After it is over there
will be mora patriotism in this country
than ever and that we would be better
citizens He claimed that too much Parti-
sanism and not enough Patriotism existed
While he felt very sorry for the loss Of so
many Spaniards yet he could not help re-
joicing at the great victory that our noble
tars won victory unparalleled In the
history of modern warfare.
After which my Country 'Tis of Thee
was sung every one joining in. Such q
wave Of enthusiasm has not passed ovor
this place since the surrender of Appoma-
tox. This flag Is the work and gift Of our
fellow member Walter Taylor. Its d.
sions are 5x102 feet and shows q very
commendable spirit, one that others might
strive to initiate.
The event Is one that will long bs re-
membered The secretary in behalf Of the
members OF the club thanked all those
present for tho great interest they had
shown and trusted that the conduct OF
the club in the future as in the past would
still retain the respect and esteem of their
neighbors and friends. This concluded
the pleasant features of the occasion.
Many visitors were present and inspected
our room and were very much pleased.
The members OF the club are also very
much elated over the pleasant manner In
which everything passed off,
sec. Rockford Athletic Club,
H. w. SIMPSON
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-10
DON CARLOS BITTER.
The Spanish Pretender Vigorously Assails
the Leaders Of the Spanish
Government.

Brussels, May 10-Don Carlos, the
Bpanish pretender, In the course of
long interview, said: when l left
Venice about the middle of April I had
h contemplation desperate and un-
luestionahly hazardous enterprise. un-
likely perhaps to further my own
Gynastic interests, but sure to force the
hands of the cowardly officials who are
shrinliing from the responsibility Of
lphuldlns vi ct armls the Intensity OF
the Spanish domlnionS. The dcClara~
1pn of war made me pause. | found
myself impcratively constrained to
await events. Up to the present these
have proved disastrous. The incidents
IN Cuba and Manila have revealed neg
lected dcfenses. venal administration,
! prevalent substitution Of personal for
national interests, corruption fCstered
BY party government, generously voted
millions diverted from the fufillmGnt of
their patriotic purpose to the pockets
If fraudulent contractors and dishonest
state employees. and disorder. pecula-
lion, mendactiy in every department In
the public service.
"The queen regent has been a mere
puppet In the hands of incompetent
Ind self seeking ministers. She has
prlved herself a fond mother. but fec
Bile queen. Being foreigner she failed
10 understand the Spanish character
md sounded the wronS note. She
should have cXhorted the Spaniards
10 rally round Spain, and not round
Alfonso.
II have the fullest confidence and
valor in the patriotism Of tho Spanish
army and navy. The people, too, will
bear with stoical and digniIicd equa-
nimity whatever sacrifices and priva-
lions are imposed upon them. 1t Is
lheir ministers whom l distrust and
condemn. Senor Sagasta is not so cul-
pablo as senor Moret, but he is an old
man, Of failing power"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-10

Charles H. Stanley, tho converted COM
edian and singing evangelist. will begin
series of illustrated gospel temperance
and rescue work meetings at the Second
NJ, p. Church, Fifth avenue and Anchor.
age street, on Saturday May 14th, and
continuing until Sunday evening, May Is.
by means of the stereoptlcon views Mr..
Stanley will show the following views:
Midnight visit to the slums of New York,
Buy your own Cherries, Down tho Mod.
ern Jcrico Road. Ton Nights in a Bar
Room and Bessie Benuet tho Prodigal
Daughter.
Mr.. Stanley was for twenty years a
singing comedian, and sang and played
all over America and Canada lie spent
several seasons in this city. Prof. J. A..
Loose, the talented musician and sweet
singer, is an able assistant. All rescue
and temperance workers are invited to at
tend. Silver Offering at the door
FRANK HOLLAND pastor,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-10
DEWEY OBEYED ORDERS.

Secretary Long.

Washington, May 10.-It has been
known for some time to a few people
In the administration circles and at the
navy department that the orders sent
to Admiral Dewey under which he
acted in the attack upon Manila were
remarkable for terseness, concseness
and comprehensiveness. Efforts to
secure the text Of the order have been
unavailng up to yesterday. when the
president referred to it i'll his message
to congress. Here is the text Of the
order:
Washington, April 2i, 1898.
Dewey, Hong Kong, China: War has
commenced between the United States
and Spain. Proceed at once to Phil
ippIne Islands. Commence operations
ut once, particularly against the SPAN
ish fleet. You must capture vessels
or destroy them. Use utmost en-
dcavors. LONG.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-10

nr9s anu men was QUICKLY passeu py
a unanimous vote, and with equal con-
cert the house passed the bill creating
an additional rear admiralship for the
hero of Manila. The bill providing for
the organization of volunteer engineer
brigade and enlistment of 10000 volun-
teer troops immune to tropical dis
eases was passed after two hours Of
debate. The senate bill authorizing
the army to distribute food among the
suffering Cubans and to arm the Gu
ban people was passed.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-10
Sanitary Condition Of New Castle and
Jail.

The city OF New Castle was visited on
Monday, by Secretary Il. b. Frazer, of the
State Board of Health The sanitary con.
dition of the city is good; the Board OF
Eealth Is very active. The ditch near the
Battery along tho Delaware railroad has
b en- cleansed out by the railroad company
thanks to Mr.. X. l.. Holiday, Supt. OF
Delaware K. II. This is great improve
ment. The water works have been over
bauled and the water is much improved
"he relief stations and hog pens are look
ed after by the Board of Health and
secretary. Hofmann says ihey are kept
clean. The board meets once u month and
the eyer watchful secretary keeps All eye
open for filth and rubbish. l will draw
his attention to the yard in tho rear Of the
post Office and suggest that the board or.
der tho Government of these United States
to remove tho rubbish from this yard
forthwith. Has the z. NJ. no pride?
The Jail was inspected, 1t is in good San
ity condition, 1f9 inmates, white males 7B
white females 4, negro males 9S negro fe-
males a. number Of cells 40, size nbout 10
l2 ft., ceiling to arch l0H it., tho bum
cell Is 2Ox60 it., ceiling 9 IT,, the floor Ia
stone, in tho cells yellow pine from the
store floor to tho ceiling about 45 IT,, there
are ten ventilutors on each side and two
in the end besides there Is u window and
VentllatOr ana urlnal In each cell all clean
and no bad odUr in the building, cellar dry.
kitchen clean, both yards very clean ;there
is plenty of good light in the cells, and jail
throughout NO sickness. Tho iron water
pipes which have been in use for forty
years, and which carries tho water to the
urinals In the cells are rusted and corrod-
ed inside, and a numbe arc nearly stopped
up.
An iron pipe in the bum CELL which
carries watsr from bath tub above and Q
pot or urinal Is about rusted out. leaks and
choked up with rust This important
matter Is very respectfully referred to the
attention of the officials having charge Of
this part of the jail. There were three
deaths from diphtheria within tho past ten
days or two weeks. One from Philadelphia
died in New Castle. Two others were
children from ito years old; one quite
siek yet, female Of about IA years old.
Funerals private Houses quarantined
and fuinigated after convalescent or death.
The Board of Health has hopes OF soon
having the city's lines at Dobbinsville
gwen then. that much neglected place
will be overhauled. DR.. Stewart was seen.
He reports the general health to be good
yet. Mr.. Editor the above is correct.
4. b. FRAZER, Secretary.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-10
Consumption Positively Cured.

Mr.. r. b. Greeve, merchant, Of Chill
howlp, Va certifles that ha had consump.
ton, was given up to die, sought all medi-
cal treatment that moeny could procure,
tried all cough remedies he could hear of,
but got no relief; spent many nights sit
ting up In u choir; was induced to try DIR.
Kings New Discovery, and was cured by
use of two bottles. For past three years
has been attending to business and says
Dr. Kings New Discovery is the grandest
remedy ever made, as it has dore so much
for him aad also for Others in his com
munily. DR.. Kings Now Discovery is
guaranteed for Coughs, Cold and Consump
tion. 1t don't fail. Trial bottlo free at N. b.
Danfo-th's Drug store
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-10
ITALYS BLOODY RIOTS.
Women and Children Are Shot Down
ss;s st.-z.s in Cold Blood. ,s..c's.s.
NEARLY A THOUSAND KILLED.

Three Socialist Deputies and Two
Hundred ofthe Rioters Are Arrested.
Brianza Peasants, Armed With IIay
Forks, on Their Way to Milan.
Milan, May 10-Calm reigns again,
though for the last two days this city
has been in the throes of revolution,
with all its horrors and all its sadness.
Certain quarters today present a scene
Of complete devastation. In others, the
Quletness of terrorism reigns, and this
is the more striking when contrasted in
the mind of the spectator with the
scenes Of Sunday and the day before,
when, above the shrieks of the dying,
rose the walls Of the widows and or
phans, the hoarse words of command
and the irresistible tramp of soldiers.
followed by the terrible boom Of can
non.
When the fury first broke out. many
people who wanted nothing to do with
the movement were caught as 1t were.
in trap. Here is an instance: When
the soldiers were advancing to the
charge against the first barricade In
the Via Torino. a lady. young, richly
dressed dressed and stiff with terror.
was struck by bullet in the breast.
She fell against the wall. only having
time to exclaime Mother" before dy-
ing. In the same way old people, un-
able to resist the rush, were shot or
trampled under foot
At another point, a fine carriage,
with horses wild with fright, was stop
Gxrt ho itc pt
lady, was forcibly removed and left
to find her way home as best she could
The carriage was used to carry the
wounded to the hospital At the CEN.
tral station the engine drivers and
guards refused to leave their families
to the mercy of the mob. However,
after delay of 40 minutes, the troops
obliged them to go on with the trains.
The fighting was in real earnest, and
the soldiers were received as foreign
invaders. Pools Of blood were seen in
the street, and often also the scatter
ed brains of the killed. The Red Cross
service organized its members, wear
Ing the badge, and succored the
wounded and dying.
Many people had exceedingly narrow
Sop.s sA 1''' % ~
schoois ,lau cioseu at nooii' iaremts
rusheu apou' III al asony Vi pam ms
WOMEN ihsteao Vi restraining the men,
fseeu thehi Oh ~ greater eNeesses anu
eVen allowed their chilareh TO partlci-
pate some even pusheu themselves
under the noses Of the soldiers, crying.
"Cowards!" "Assassins!" I'VE work all
uay u MAINTAIN Sou III iuie''e''' "i'o
raising similar protests,
When the mop INVADED 'he central
railway station the express ior lurlh
was just on tne point Oh leav'hs. Inc
noters "hen they saw II crieu' L"oh'
look! !hey are going 10 lurlh ior 'ns
Ietes OF the Jupllee OIL the CONSTITUTIONS
1hey are gong 10 ENJOY themselves
ohaine' slaiiie! Soiiie JAIN. 'o','e
pacK! ana SO on Meah"h,'e 'he
IRAN advanced put very SLOWLY anu
Euhofeus OF Peopie threw themselves
npon lhe track III irohi OF .he engine
screaming. come on! put over ouI
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-10
Judge Advocate to oener al Wilson.

Andrew c. Gray, son Of United States
Senator George Gray, has been com.
missioned d Judge advocate on the stall OF
Major General James II. Wilson, with
head quarters at Chickamaugn The rank
of colonel generally accompanies the p
pointment Of IN ljor generals staff. Col
onel Gray Is at prosent Judge advocate Of
Governor Tunnelis staff.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-10
Coughs and colds down to the very
bordorand of consumption, yield to the
soothing, healing influences Of DR.. Wood S
Norway Pine Syrup.


The Civic Committee of the New Cen.
tury Club is determined to have clean
streets, and in order that tho project may
be helped along havo engaged Professor
Spiers Of Drexel Institute to deliver his
illustrated lecture on IAN Object Lesson
in Good City Government" at the Cen
,ury Club on Friday evening, May 13 ut 8
O'Clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-10

Rev. W. j. McNatt of Georgetown, Sus-
sex county, attended church on Sunday
evening. and after returning home retired
to bed in his apparent usual health. This
morning his vito was awakened by his
groans, and reaching his bedside found
him in dying condi ion, bis expiration
following in fcw minutes afterwards.
He was about 56 years of age and was a
prominent man in that community. He
lenYes q wife but no Chldren.