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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-31


puba, the return of the reconcentra-
nos to their usual avocations, and the
independence of Cuba, this last feat
pre- to be secured probably on an in
demnity basis by which the island
would pay a substantial sum for it's
Freedom from Spanish rule. These prop
bsitions take wide scope, and there
hre many details In the alternative
propositions, the purpose being to pre-
sent every possible plan promising a
pollution Of the Cuban problem so long
rs an end Of the Cuban war and Cuban
Independence were embodied In the ul-
Climate result. 1t has been made per-
feotly clear to Spain that nothing less
chan close Of the war and the inde-
pendence of the island will suffice as
an adequate settlement.
Such lesser methods as have been
contemplated from time to time are
now put aside for these more advanced
and positive tenders. 1t is now for
Spain to accept or reject these tenders
There is no disposition to urge one
rather than another. so long as the
conclusion finally reached brings the
termination of the war and Cuban in
dependence. Never before until now
has the Spanish government, even for
a moment, entertained such PROPOSE
tions. Now, In the stress of the pres
ent emergency, with declarations of
war introduced in the American con-
gress, Spain has reluctantly consented
to consider them. This in itself has
given lively hope of satisfactory re-
suits. But 1t involves a grave crisis
in Spain, and 1t cannot be foretold what
the final action at Madrid will be.
Until yesterday it was believed that
Spain would Indignantly reject a prop
osition involving the independence of
Cuba or American Intervention or the
disappearance of the Spanish flag from
the island, either through purchase by
the Cubans or otherwise. There was
the best reason for the official belief
that as between peace and war on
these propositions Spain would choose
war but more hope apparently Is en-
tertained here of Spain being in
yielding mood as the American plans
for solution are being carefully weigh
ed with view to final decision. AS
stated, that answer Is believed to be
only a question of perhaps two or
three days. When 1t is received the
future course of this government will
be determined. 1t is the view of the
administration that the present week
will shape the policy of the future,
whether it is to be one of peace or one
of war.
Naturally this critical tuncture has
Dccasioned greatest interest here, cou-
la !.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-31
THE BO&S CASE.
Attorney Vandegrift Is Ready for TRIAL
Want President Richardson to
Withdraw Charges. ID

United States District Attorney Lewis G.
Vandegrift is engaged in preparing the In.
dictntnts against William N. Boggs and
the other men who.are charged with COM
plicity In the lootiRg of $l07, 600 from the
First National Bank Of Dover. The case is
to be tried at the coming term OF tho United
States Court, which meets on AprttQ7, and
prior to that time the grand jurAAeih be
asked to ,indict the men who fesnecused
of aiding and abotting in the eI11ss2zl0-
lnent of the funds of the bank.
The defendants have all engaged counsel
In tho case Recently James McGonigalem
ployed Ex. United States Senator Anthony
Higgins, while 1t Is understood H. +. Ford
has engaged William S. Hilles to defend
him Thomas S. CLARK and Charles H. But.
Ter retained Ex-Attorney General John
Biggs, Colonel Cooper has employed Levi
G. Bird, while John Il. Rodney and Peter
Amos Cole. Counsel for one Of the defend
ants said to- day that they would push for
trial at tho coming term Of court and
would not ask fore continuance,
H. is probable that Francis skunk Brown
Of Philadelphia, will assist United States
District Attorney Vandegrlft In the prose-
cution Of the case on the part Of tho gov
ernment and the case will be one Of the
most sensational trials that has ever taken
place In DeldWHre. LUIS Shlu tnhG Iu0 ue-
fcnse will endeavor to show that they had
no part In the embezzlemen5 for the Tsa-
son that they did not have access to the
banks books, and therefore could not have
been implicated In the looting Of the bank.
Counsel for the defendants will also call
prominent parsons, including ex.Govern-
ors and others, to testify to previous good
character.
William.N. Boggs has not and does not
intend to employ counsel. He is still con-
fined in the resident part Of the New Gas.
tlu Jail. where he will be kept until the
trial comes off. He will plead gnilty and
ask for the mercy Of the Court The mini.
mum penalty for his crime is five years
imprisonment in the penitentiary
1t is said that Harry A. Richardson, the
president Of the bank. who made the nti-
davits In tho case, has received threaten-
ing letters and has otherwise been intimi-
dated, but Is just as firm. as ever in his
determination to press the case. He says
that he feels 1t his duty TO tho stockhold-
ers and depOsitors of the institution tu do
all in his power to place the responsibility
of the plundering Of the bank.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-31
ITEMS FROM new CASTLE.
Correspondence of the REPUBLICAN,

NEW CASTLE, March 81, 1893.
&Tho fab commissioners have been handl
capped this year in loading their fish on
the cars. Last year one of the express car:
struck the corner Of the building In which
is situated Lewis Duncan's s store. He CON-
planned Of the matter and the company
this year did not wish to ruu any risks
Accordingly tho boxes Of shad had to be
wheeled half a block. This sntailed an
extra expense. Messrs. King and sou auu
Company and John A. Walls conmunt-
catul with the railroad officials at Clhyto
Superintendent Holiday and other officials
came here yesterday and viewed the stu.
alton. In all probability the cars will be
run down toward the battery pier
This will bring the cars alongside OF the
fish shantes The members OF Company
H., N q. d. are having;a a good laugh ut
the expense Of one Of itSlmembers. When
ho heard that the Nat onal Guard was to
be ordered out, he went To the de- store
and secured some medicine. He has been
unwell since u al time.
Horny RAhiey who has hean very i'll is
reported improved In ht al h
The city election Is going to DO @ Eight
royal. The Indications are that afayor
Evan 6. Boyd will be ro.electcd by an
Overwhelming majority. Evory one has
faults Mayor Boyd has, made miItakes,
but from present appearances ho Is the
best man to be selected from tho oandi-
dates. He Is In favor of progress iIo is
i progressive young man.
If elected Mayor he has only one thing
to do and that is to make change of part
Of the police force MnynTBoyd is all right
For city council there will be royal tight
For assessor and city treasurer Hugh Dut.
fly and William J. Ferris are two men
whom New Castle will duly honor Duffy
is the genial and obligng telegraph opera
tor. His friends are many Tho hard
shell party men say that the only reason
they object to him Is that he Is on the sin
gle tax ticket,
The shirt factory Is running on extra
time
A lettor received from the young men
who went to Walllngrord states that they
are making out first rate.
A colored man was lodged in jail to-day |
He was brought here by the = on stable |
from Odesss. He will spend 20 days
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-31
INTERNATIONAL 5. S. LESSON FOR
April. 3, 1908.

Tho Woman Of Canaan, Matthew, Is:
2l-31.-Golden Text-"Then, she came
and worshipped Him, saying, Lord, help
me-" Matt. 1925.
Jesus went from Capernaum into the
borders Of Tyre and Sidon, and entered
into house, and would have no man
know it, but He could not be hid. For
Syropbenician woman whose daughter
had demon, hoard of Him, and came and
fell at His feet and besought Him that He
would cast out the demon. But he did
not answer her, and when she would not
be sent away, He said TO her, ut is not
mete to tako the children's bread. and
to cast 1t to dogs" She knew that she
was house dog under the table, in the
family of the Jews who had said that God
loved the world, and she only asked what
she knew His loving heart would give.
She may have known the old Testament
story of her countrywoman. in Zarephath
Of Zidon; whose meal and oil were increas
whose only son was restored to life by
Israel's God, through Elijahs prayer.
She surely knew that she was in need Of
help that only one could give, and she
knew that tho Giver of every good and
perfect gift would give her what she ask
ed,
Jesus had said that He was sent only to
tn9 loSt Sheep OF the mouse or Israel, and
the lesson must be taught. "If ye are
Christ's, then are 70 Abraham's seed. and
heirs according to promise"
"Known unto God are all His works
from the beginning of the world, SO lis
compassionate heart knew just what He
was going to do for this heathen woman,
and just how to impress the lesson truth.
And when she answered. "Truth, Lord;
yet the dogs eat Of tho crumbs which fall
from their masters table," Jesus answer
ed and said unto her, 80 woman, greatis
thy faith; be 1t unto thee even as thou
wilt" And her daughter was healed from
that hour.
Then Jesus returned to the sea of Cali
lee, and healed great multitudes of those
that were lame, blind, dumb. MANNED, and
and many others, so that the multitude
wondered, and glorifed the God of Israel.
This Great Physician is not far from
every one Of u.s. He can hear us when we
call. And it is recorded of us, ''Ye have
not because ye ask not"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-31
sPAIN's CABINET CONFERENCE.
Awaited on All Sides with the Great-
est Anxiety and Hone.


est Anxiety and Hope.
Madrid, March 31.--While the situa-
ton here is outwardlv of the calmest
description, the actual position of af-
fairs is regarded as critical by both
the United States legation and the
Spanish government.
The United States minister, General
Stewart L.. Woodford, is working ener-
getically and will continue to work
energetically for peace until the first
gun is fired. 1t is known the Spanish
government admits the desirability or
necessity, of complying with the de-
mands of the United States, and 1t is
only in the disinclination Of the min
listers to put this willingness into con-
crete form that the danger lies. If a
conference were to be held with Brit
ish, German or French Diplomats the
matter would be settled without ques-
ton.
The point which General Woodford
Is now pressing is that in the interests
of humanity hostilites in Cuba must
cease Immediately. No date was fixed
either In the first or in the present
note, but the United States is now
dwelling upon the meaning of the
word Immediately" and insisting that
Spain accept its general interpreta-
ton. The public generally is taking
little apparent interest in the situa-
tion, but there is general disin-
clination to believe that war is likely.
Minister Woodford's proposals are
not yet known to the public here. The
papers assert that when he gave as
surances of Americas friendliness
Senor Sagasta pithily retorted by al
luding to the warlike preparations of
the United States, the attitude of the
American congress and to American
popular feeling. General Woodford is
said to have explained this as "only
natural in order to be ready for
emergencies" The result of todays
conference is awaited on all sides with
the greatest anxiety and hope.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-31
Old Documents.

Col. Il. F. Ferree exhibited to us this
morning q communication from Simon
Cameron, Secretary Of war, In 1861, refer.
ring him to the Governor Of Illinois In re.
gard to the volunteer of men, as tho Colo
mol at that time was resident CT that
State Colonel Ferree addressed the Cover.
nor rs advised, and his note was answered
by Francis A. Hoffman, Lit. Governor. The
documents with their heavy seals pre-
sent quite formidable appearance. The
Colonel entered the service as q cavalry
crutied 1872 menthus doing his part toward
putting down rebellion. The Colonel has
not yet asked for apcnsion but the dull
times may eventually lead him to ask a
share of the Governments bounty as one of
its lOyal defendera
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-31
Mckinley and Hanna Burned In Efflpy

Richmond, Va, March 31.-Presdent
Mckinley and Senator Mark Hanna
were hanged and burned in effigy last
night by crowd of men who assem-
bled on the outskirts of the city. Will
lam Hattess, well known Democratic
worker. made speech denouncing the
Cuban policy Of the administration.
The speech was cheered, and at the
conclusion Hattess drew revolver and
fired at the effigies Hattess' shot was
the signal for a general fusillade from
the crowd.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-31
To Purchase the Yacht Josephine,

Philadelphia, March 31.-Negotiations
ere pending between the government
and P. A. B. Widener, of this city, for
the purchase of the latter's ocean going
steam yacht Josephine. The final in
spection of the vessel was made yes
terday and an offer of $175,00O is said
to have been made, while the price
fixed by Mr.. Widener Is s244,OOO. 1t is
stated on good authority that the mat
ter will be definitely settled today and
the government will probably get the
vessel at compromise price. The
yacht is now at Wilmington, Del.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-31
OnnnSe McKInley,a Policy

Tampa. Fla, March 3i.-As a mark
of disapDroval of President McKin-
ley's policy the Port Tampa Naval Re-
serves met last night and the mem
bers rendered their designations. They
finally decided to walt few days for
developments. If there is no change in
the situation the company will dis
band.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-31

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Comfort in one application. 1t cures IL
three to six nights. 1t cures all skin
diseases in young and old. A remedy BE-.
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cents.-43.
For sale at z, James Belt COL Market 81.
and N. b. Danforth, Second and Matkst
streets ~
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-31
A Berth For CAPTAIN SjgSbea

Washington, March 31.-Captain c.
d. Sigsbee, who commanded the bat
tleship Maine at the time of the ex-
ploslon, has been assigned to duty as
aid to Secretary Long. Captain Sigs-
bee will, In part at least, assume the
duties formerly performed by Captain
Barker, who. with Colonel Wagner, of
the army, compose the joint board on
defense plans
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-31
OH for Buffalo.

Mr.. Webb Siogrist, who has been spend.
ing two weeks with his parents In thi
city. left this morning for Buffalo, New
York, where he will join the theatrca
company of Joe Jefferson. with whom he
has been engaged as stage carpenter f.,
several years and has visited every city OF
any size In our country. The coming week
he will pass In the state of Now York, then
come to tho Broad Street Theatre iu PM .
sdelphia, where the company Is booked for
u two weeks engagement and on the 25th
of April the company will Inll tho Grand
Opera House in our city for .the first time
in tlveyears. Thc,company after perform.
ing here will go to Harrisburg and other
citjas in Pennsylvania
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-31
rlilitia Officers Confer,

The commanding officers of the Nation
al Guard conferred at the armory last
evening regarding military matters under
the new law and it was decided to enforce
every one of the rules more ligidly. Col
onel Wickersham said after the meeting
that not a word was spoken in regard to
tho relations between America aud Spain,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-31

The man who was killed at the foot Of
Lombard street by r., w, and B. shifer
No. 123 has been proven to be john
Morris Of Upland. Morris left his home
OIL Tuesday for this city to visit his
mother with view Of having her take
two of his children and care for them for
time. ( TIe was formerly employed at the
sanitarium Of DR.. Rose at Upland, and
leayeJ wife and four children.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-31
Bishop Newman Takes Additional
Changes.

There have been made several changes
In the pastoral appointments made by
Bishop Newman on Monday. Rev. ]. W..
Easley comes to Biandywine instead OF
Rev. W. 4. Valiant who was named Oh
Monday.
10 Pocomoks City, which was vacated
by Mr.. Easlev's removal, tho bishop de-
cided to transfer the Rev. G. G. Mclean,
from the Southern California Conference.
He now has an excellent appointment at
Los Angeles, and his selection will be sat.
isfactory to the Pocomoke City oongroga-
ton.
Row w. II. Valiant, who was removed
by Bishop Newman's action, was assigned
to fredericksburg, the pulpit OF which was
to havo been suppl ed.
Rev. J. d. Rigg, the editor OF the PENN.
sula Methodist, has consented to act AS
supply for Claymont NJ. + Church, Mt the
solcii alton Of Presiding Elder Watt. lie
will ofliciate there on Sunday.
Rev. Asbury Bnrko, formerly pastor Of
Brandywine Church, but assigned to
Onancock, Va, will remove to that ohargo
on Tuesday. Dr. Barrett, former presid-
ing elder, will remove to his new charge,
Milford, next week, after which Presiding
Elder Watt will occupy the district par
sonage, and will be given reception.
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-31

Wesley Webb, of Dover secretary of
the Peninsula Horticultural Society, said
to-day that reports from the vice presl
dents in all parts Of the Peninsula are
that there Is uniform prospect of full
crops of fruits and vegetables, except that
the fruit buds are ton days or two weeks In
advance Of tho season and arc in danger of
injury by frost.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-31
Union Christian rIethodist Episcopals N
sion. Front and jefferson Streets,

Miss Louetta Sillitoe, the Gospel Singer
Of Newport, Delaware. will conduct spe-
cial evangelistic services In the above Mis-
sion room every evening this week COM
mencing Monday. March 2S Services to
commence 780 p. IN. All are Invited to
pttpnI
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-31
CUBAN FREEDOM
Ilust Result From Present Ne.
Gotlations With Spain.
CHRISTMAS HOPE BLASTED.
Austria Will Not Aid the Spanish
Queen Regent ''
on ACCOUNT OF RELATIONSHIP.

Emperor Francis Joseph VIII Offer
Nothing Stronger Than Sympathy to
Ills Cousin- President Mckinley Ex-
poets an Answer From the sagasta
Government This Week, aud Com
gressmen Are willing to Grant Him
a Little Further Time-The House
Upholds the Speaker In Crushing
Cuban Resolution Introduced by
Democratic Leader Bailey.
Washington, March 31.-The vital
point on the Cuban situation, indepen-
dence, has shifted itself from Washing
ton to Madrid where the Spanish gov
ernment is now giving grave and ear
nest consideration to propositions pre-
scented by the government of the Unit
ed States. On the answer to these
propositions probably depends the fu-
ture course Of the relations between
the two countries. 1t is believed that
1t is now but question of an exceed
ingly short time before the inevitable
crisis must come. The Spanish min
istry will hold cabinet council this
afternoon, after the propositions have
been submitted to the queen regent,
and as a result Of that conference it Is
expected by the administration that
definite answer to its proposals will be
received.
The propositions submitted by this
country contemplate complete and
1nmediate cessation Of hostilities in
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-31
rlen Who Will Work.

The Homo Mission, No. 81 Shipley
street. has In care several men who are
anxious to work, and who can be obtained
by dropping postal card to Superintend.
ent o Brien, or calling him by Delmarvia
Telephone. The mission is doing good
work and is being supported by the good
people of the city. =.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-31


Those, however, who know General
Maxine Gomez, General Calixto Gar
ella, Senor Bartolomeo Masso and the
other insurgent leaders best say all
reckon without their host who believe
these men will agree to an armistce,
even If asked to do so by the United
States, unless 1t is plainly understood
that the truce is to be followed by
recognition of Cuba ibre.
1t Is urged that General Gomez after
holding out all through the dry sea-
son, will decline to agree to truce
during the rainy months. in which the
Insurgents would have the advantage.
On all sides it is regarded as almost
certain that If Wpr does come 1t will
not come until al1 proposal Hare Of ac-
commodating difficulties fail. A Span
lard of high influence, while taking
recently with Consul General Lee, said:
The Sagasta ministry will not be COM
PEELED to fight to insure self protec-
ton. Sagasta could quiet Spain by
proclaiming, We have made Cuba an
ashpile, desert. 1t Is no longer worth
any outlay Of blood or treasure. 1t is
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-31
The BertiIliOn System.

So far as Wilmington is concerned the
Bertillion systom will be in operation du :
ring April. Clerk Kelleher will be in
struoted fully In the workings Of tho sys.
tem
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-31

There are few men more wide awake
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spares no pains TO secure the best of every
thing in his line for his many GUS
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the wonderful remedy that is producing
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Call at ahoye drug store and get trial
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-31
The Students SurpriSed

One Of the surprises of the Wilmington
NJ. Il. Conference was the removal of Pro-
fessor Gooding from the principalship of
the Conference Academy at Dover and the
appointment Of Rev. Vaughn Collins in
his place Neither the students nor Pro.
fessor Gooding expected any change.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-31

Coughs, Hoarseness, Sore Throat, etc.
quictly relieved by Browns bronchial Tro
ches. They surpass all other preparations
In removing hoarsenees and SO q cough rom.
edy arc precmln emily the best.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-31
Hotel Fire Causes a Scare.

= There was fire at ,ho Delaware House
this morning which created much excite.
ment among tho hotel bnarders. Tho fire
gines were called out they did not 90 into
service the flames boing oxtinguished by n
chemical engine. Tholo will not reach
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-31

Charles Harley has boon held by the
Coroner's jury at West Chester, for the
murder of Israel Ridgway and his ten
year old son, and is now In Jail awaiting
investigation of the murder by the au-
thorlties
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-31

Powell has on his stalls in the Third
street. market q fine lot Of Delaware shad,
herring, rock, founders, crocus, haddock,
cat fish and other varieties.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-03-31
THE FEELING IN HAVANA.
The People Deluded with the Idea of
an ArmiSticn.

an ArmlStlcC.
Havana, March 81. - Sunday and
Monday were days of decided anxiety
in the political and business circles Of
Havana. but Tuesday and yesterday
there was more quiet feeling. With
out being able to give any good reason
for their belief, many prominent men
seem satisfied that peace is assured.
The word "armistice' is repeated from
lip to lip, as if there were some magic
within to solve the whole problem Of
Cuban strife.