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, 1898-09-10

At about APO in the morning Of Friday
the 2nd instant a slight shock Of earthquake
was felt in this island. In Christiansted it
WAS very slight, and. as far as We can learn.
there was no preceding sound in the middle
of the island, however, the shock was more
marked. From information kindly furnished
us from Kingshill Station we learn that
two shocks In rapid succession were felt
there. The preceding sound was like a roll
of distant thunder and the furniture &c.
was shaking for about 4 seconds. The shock
was also very distinctly felt on several o.
tates to the west of the station, and at Lower
Love three successive shocks were noticed.
The sch. Vigilant on approaching Chris
tiansted curly yesterday morning was blown
off by wind from the south east. and there
was some damage to her sails. She put into
Frederiksted, and the mails for this end were
brought up in the course of the morning.
, 1898-09-10
of August.

For the corresponding period of the years
from 1852 to 1889 the average fall was 2Ol
lines. SO far, therefore, the fall for the pre-
sent year is about IL per cent. over he
average, and prospects for tue next crop are
very good,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-27
With Delaware's Volunteers.

MiIdletown, June 26 To-day was a
day of rest for the Delaware Volunteers.
They have marched every day this week
and are consequently tired. To-day they
rambIed through the woods and thorough
ly enjoyed themselves. Owing to the heat
service was not held unit! evening.
During the day the men of several CON-
panios were vaccinated and there will soon
be regiment Of sore armed men in Mid.
dlctown Every man, from the highest
officer down to the lowest private, Is TO be
vaccinated and the men look upon this as
IN indication of being sent somewhere in
tho near future. The news to break camp
will be received with delight, for tho men
arc very Restless and all news from the
trout is eagerly read and desires are heard
on all sides to joia their brothers in Cuba.
Equipments nre still arriving and it will
not he many days before the whole rcgi-
mcnt will bo fully equipped, On Satur.
day the men received u knife, fork, spoon,
lineup and combination plate and frying
pan. The cantecns, shoes, blanket covers
and tents have arrived and will be given
out In few days. When in heavy march
ing order each man will carry about sixty.
fhran pouDls
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-27
War Only Just Begun.

Tho worst mistake in war is to under.
rate your adversary. That's what the allied
powers did when they tackled" Prussian
Frederick; that's what the British did
in ITS and 1912; that's what tho North did
in 1861 and that's what we may be doing
now We were going TO tako Havana and
invade Cuba six weeks ago. We haven't
done it yet.
We said the Cape Verde Squadron didn't
dare come over. 1t came. nyway, we
wero going to mash 1t on arrival We
didn't. All this goes to show that the
Spanish. American War will not DO ''com.
plee in single chapter"
1t will be continued story"-perhaps
very long ono. At least that's what
many military experts say.
us only just begun. 1t will be a big
war-a war we'll worth remembering aud
every homo will want record of it as a
matter Of patriotism Of history. Such q
record every home can now easily secure
from week to week by sending for the sue
cessivo parts as issued of tho magnificent
Photographic series pearSOn's War Pic
lures which the REPUBLICAN is distrbu-
ting among its readers Each section OF
the work contains sxteon large photo
grahic reproductions with descriptive text
and the cost OF the sixteen views Is only
ten cents.
The series may be had by calling at the
REPUBLICAN utlco or any part issued will
be sent postpaid Oh receipt of price,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-27
United Iiibernians,

John J. Mulin, Peter A. Horty, Owen
J. Hesslon, A. II. Lowell aud Francis
Pagan left this morning to attend the
National Convention of the Ancient Order
of Hibernians in Trenton. N. j.
Trenton. N. J. June 27-The Conven-
tion of the A. o. II. opened here to-day.
Addresses Of Welcome were delivered ny
Bishop McFaul and Mayor Sickel.
The Ancient Order OF Hiberniaps was
organized nearly 200 years ago in Ireland,
but the first organization in this country
was In 1885 IL has grown rapidly and
there is not State in the Union whore ii
is net represented. The total membership
OF the two wings is 1875 900 Ths split oc-
CURED at the National Convention in
Cleveland, In 1884. One of the acts that
gaye rise to this claim was the making OF
aru'e which permitted those to become
Hibcrnians who could trace their Irish an.
cestry through either parent, instead Of
through both, as had previously been tho
rule. Those who broke away organized
the Ancient Order OF Hibernians in Affii.
alton with the Board of Erin" and came
to be known as the Board of Erin wing, to
distinguish them from the other branch,
known as tho Ancient Order Of Hibernt-
ans of America.
There will be alivciy contest over the
election of officers Of tho Organization, cs-
pecially the president. AT tho presens
time P. j. O'Connor, president of the
American Branch, has the lead, and 1t ID
believed that he will win. Mr.. OConnOr
is young man, and one OF the leading
attorneys Of Savannah, Ga.
Several Thousand dollars have been
raised by the citizens of Trenton for the
entertainment Of the visitors. The princi-
pal feature of tho programme Is u parade,
which will come or next Wednesday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-27

The Ninth annual convention of the G.
t. A U. OF Wilmington was held yester-
day at the rooms of st. Mary's Society.
Delegates were present from Ksnnett
Square. Pa. u. YorkIyn. Hockessin, Ashland
and this city. The following officers were
elected for tho ensuing year: President,
John Dolan of ST. Palrick's T. A. b So.
ciety, Yorklyn, Del. vice president, Jere-
miah A. Moynihan, st. Johns Society,
Hockes-in secretary, Wilmington j. Nc
Mahon, St. Mays I. A. b. Society. Will
minington; treasurer, Richard Kelley, ST.
Marys L. A. B Society, Wilmington. A
committee Of five was appointed to make
arrangements for celebrating the anniver-
sary of Father Mathews birthday on Sun.
day, October, 9th, at Ashland. Dol. Promr
nent workers in tho cause OF total absti-
nence are to be secured.
The following were elected delegates
from tho union 20 attend the general con,
yontion Of the G. L. A u of America.
which is to be held at Boston, Mass, Au-
gust 10; Richard Kelly, John Dolan aud
Michael Moynihan Of ST. Johns t. A. B.
Society. Each society presented favor
able report. Addresses on tho cause OF
total abstinence wero made by Patrick
o Hara. Bernard Hughes, Richard Kelly,
Thomas Touhey and others.
The next meeting Of the union will DO
held at Ashland.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-27
snd father and bade the sergeant good.
by In O cheerful voice.

by In cheerful voice.
Sergeant Hamilton Fish, Jr., was the
first man killed by the Spanish fire.
He was near the head of the column
as 1t turned from the woodside into
range Of the Spanish ambuscade. He
shot one Spaniard who was firing from
the cover of a dense patch Of UNDER
brush. When the bullet struck his
breast he sank at the foot Of a tree,
with his back against 1t.
Colonel Roosevelt. In front Of his
men, snatched rifle and ammuni-
tion belt from wounded soldier and,
cheering and yelling with his men,
led the advance. For q moment tho
bullets were singing like swarm OF
bees all around them. and every In
stant some poor fellow went down.
Colonel Wood, with the right wing,
charged straight at q blockhOuse about
800 yards away, and Colonel Roose-
welt, on the left, charged at the same
time. Up the men went, yelling like
fiends and never stopping to return
the fire Of the Spaniards, but keeping
on with a grim determination to cap
ture that blockhouse. That charge was
the end. When within 500 yards Of
the coveted point the spaniards broke
and ran.
With the exception Of Captain Cap
Won all the rough riders killed in FRI
days fight were buried Saturday on
the field of action. Their bodies were
laid in one long trench, each wrapped
in a blanket. Palm leaves lined the
trenches and were heaped in profusion
over the dead heroes. Captain Cap
ron's body was brought into Juragua.
but it was deemed inadvisable to send
the remains north at this season, and
the interment took place on hill
side near the seashore.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-27
AdCs.kOdesh Congregation.

A meeting Of the Hebrews of this city
who aro interested in the Ados-Kodosh
Synagogue was held yesterday
The meeting was presided over by Ma
than Lieberman. The speakers of the af-
ternooE were the r " Dr.. Bomard Drach.
mann. chief rabbi Of the Jowish Theologi.
cal Seminary, in New York, and Charles
Hoffman, prominet attorney of Philadel-
phia They spoke of the necessity that
tho jewish congregation CT Wilmington
should establish and properly conduct
synagogue that would be a credit TO tho
people and to this city, and they declared
that all elements IN common should COM
bine to overcome whatever differences that
exist, and should sink al differences for
the sake Of the common good
Various plans Of procedure were sub
mitted by many persons present, and a
subscriptioD was taken. Finally Professor
Moses We'll moved hat a committee be an.
pointed to visit the citizens of this city and
TO arrange TO subscribe money to pay for
the synagogue, and 10 interest additional
jewish residents in tho undertaking, with
aaview Of inducing them to join the AGos-
kodesh cougregai N. The committee ap.
pointed comprises Professor We'll, Nathan
~ herman, Israel Weiner, Nathan Blrsky,
b. Slessinger and d.. Seigmund Werner.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-27
DEFIANT SPANIARDS
Cabinet Minister on Our Threat to
Bombard Spanish Cities. ...,.
"LET THEM COME" HE DECLARES,

"we VIII Receive Them rs They De-
serve''-Blanco's Report Of Fridays
Fight Makes 1t a Victory Dor Spain.
The Newspapers Despondcnt.
Madrid, June 27.-The arrival of the
Spanish fleet at Port Said causes no
surprise here. Admiral Camara having
announced that he was going to the
Philippines The threat of the Ameri.
can government to attack the Spanish
coast has had no effect A third squad
ron is preparing for the defense of the
coast.
A member Of the cabinet in an in
terview said: LET them come. We
will receive them as they deserve" In
view of the American threat the gov
ernment deems 1t advisable to be pre-
pared for eventualities. The lights at
certain ports have been extinguished.
torpedoes have been prepared and ad-
ditional guns have been mounted.
Senor Sagasta said yesterday: "The
rumors about peace negotiations and
the conditions for ending hostilities are
utterly groundless. The time has not
arrived for speaking of peace"
The government has prohibited the
dispatch Of kilograms from Cuba an
nouncing the arrival of vessels which
have forced the bockade."
Captain General Banco teegraphs
from Cuba that the American troops
engaged in the Santiago combat were
"the Twelfth and Seventh infantry,
four mounted squads of the First cav
airy, four squads of the Twelfth and
eight bodies Of irregular troops" The
Americans, Blanco's dispatch says, had
10 killed including captain. The
Spanish losses are not announced.
The cabinet held long session yes
terday for the purpose of devising ma
tional defenses, Senior Sagasta, the
premier. endeavoring to persuade his
colleagues to defer the consideration of
domestic questions. Changes in the
ministry were discussed
The tone of the newspaper press Is
respondent and many journals bemoan
the fact that the powers have aban-
doned Spain while she is defending
their cause. They say that France,
having received commercial concessions
from Washington. remains Indifferent.
while Germany keeps in the back
ground and Russia uses Spain as a
catspaw in her diplomacy. Spain must
in no case. the, papers declare, accept
the Intervention of Europe. 1t would
be better to treat directly with the
enemy
Ell Impercial. in an article which has
created a sensation, urges direct nego-
tiations with America for peace, when
the time comes, on the ground that
Spain can get better terms from Amer
ica's generosity, "as America will be
only too glad to dispense with Europ-
can intervention"
1t Is hoped in official circles that the
Spanish forces will be able to defend
Santiago until General Pando's REIN
forcements arrive there by forced
marches. The Americans are advanc-
ing in three columns via Alcares, Fir
mega and Jaragua, nanked by insur-
gents, in order to force the Spanish
positions at Sevilla and Gran Pena.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-27
Alleged Lyncher Charge dyyIth Murder

Ellicott City, Md. June 27.-James T..
Melvin, editor of the Ellicott City
Democrat. and justice of the peace,
has been arrested charged with the
murder of Jacob Henson, Jr.. colored.
Henson, who had been convicted of the
murder of Daniel Shea. in February of
1896. was taken from the Howard coun-
ty jail in May of that year by party
of unknown men and hanged. At the
time of the murder of Shea about $500
in cash disappeared. and although Hem
son confessed that he committed the
murder and stole the money, he refused
to disclose its whereabouts. After his
conviction Governor Brown appointed
a commission to inquire into the sanity
Of the condemned man, but before a re-
port was rendered the lynching oc-
Cured. Mr.. Melvin asserts that his
arrest Is the outcome of bitter polit-
ical feud.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-27
Another Week of Hawaii Debate.

Washington June 27.-There are no
positive indications of the close of the
Hawaiian discussion in the senate, and
unless the unexpected happens, de-
bate on this question will continue for
at least another week. There are ru-
mors floating about the capital that a
vote would be reached or an arrange
ment for final adjournmentha had towards
the end of the week. but no confrma-
ton of them can be secured from the
leaders OH either side of the contro-
VcrSy,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-27
LIVE STOCK MARKETS.
Cattle Receipts in Philadelphia and

the Latest Quotations.
Philadelphia, June 2I-rhe receipts of
cattle in this city last week were: Beeves,
2.39I; sheep, 7Gl7; hogs 4,S06. Receipts
for the previous week were: Beeves,
$3.50; sheep. 5,s59 hogs, 4O59.
Beef cattle were in good demand, and
with light run prices on all grades ad-
vanced and closed firm. Quotations.: Ex-
ira 47M5lsc. good, 49sni%c.; medium,
43sN4i2c.; common. 4BniAc.
Sheep were active and firm. We quote:
Extra, 41hG4&c,; good, 4GiAc.; medium,
Shu394c.; common. 3A9Sl2c.; lambs, 4I29
5lac.: spring lambs GM7c.
Hogs were all sold readily at firm
prices at &c. for best western and 5lzdGc.
for other grades.
Fat cows were firm at 3G4c.
Thin cows sold at S. to $50.
Veal calves were active and higher at
Ha@7c.
Mich cows were in fair request at $25
$50
Dressed beeves were in good demand at
6frSEc.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-27
Republicans Work Leads.

Tho war portfolios issued by the RE-
PUBLICAN havo had sale during the
week which has surpassed our cxpecta-
tions. We attribute the popularity Of
the work to the fact that 1t Is tho best
and most au hentic publication of its kind
ever issued in this city or county.
The REPUBLICAN will continue to sup.
ply the unmatchable work until twelve
numbers havo been issued. 1t will then
compose tho best war book Of the time II
you have no. seen tho first numbers come
in and look at them They will undoubt-
edly pleasey you The price remains at 10
cents, with the coupon, which may DO
found in another column. Send in your
order early. New numbers will. be issued
next week. Next weeks sales arc expect.
ed to be without n precedent To have the
best illustrated work of the war you
must obtain the REPUBLICANS portfolio.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-27
the FATE OF CERvERA.
He Can Only Escape Surrender by Destroy
ing His Ships-A Boastful Span
ish COmmandant.

or Santiago, via Kingston, Jamaica,
June 27-While the army advances the
main portion of the fleet lies patiently
In front of Moro Castle awaiting Its
opportunity. Before the end of this
week the fate of Santiago and Admiral
Cervera should be decided. BY that
time 1t is believed the Spanish troops
will have been forced back upon the
city and defeated in decisive en-
gagement simultaneously the forts
at the mouth of the harbor should be
captured, under cover of a naval bonn
bardment.
Three things will then be left to
Cervera-to surrender with his ships.
to surrender after destroying his ships
or to make dash out to sure de-
struction He may forestall fate by
making an attempt to get out Of the
harbor before the army accomplishes
its end. The first Spanish ship 10 ap-
pear off Moro Castle would be sunk
within Is minutes. Nothing in Admiral
Cervera's fleet could survive the con-
centratcd fire of all the battleships in
the navy and three Of the best cruisers.
The general opinion among naval ex-
perts is that Santiago town will be
burned by the Spanish troops before
they surrender. that Admiral Cervera
will destroy his ships and that he will
then submit to the enemy. If this sup
position is correct the whole work
should be accomplished in a week. 1t
is hardly likely that the army can
effect its purpose without considerable
loss, although its superiority in num-
bers, caIibre and generalshp insures an
ultimate sweeping victory.
There Is every possibility that the
Spanish troops may surrender inde-
pendently of Admiral Cervera. If the
Spanish admiral should insist upon
thus prolonging the agony, he should
be subjected to fire from his own
forts and the army siege guns. If these
proved ineffective, the harbor mouth
would be dragged. the mines removed,
Admiral Sampson's ships would enter
and Admiral Cervera would be finished
off.
When the Americans took Baiquiri
they found letter partly written in
the house of the Spanish commandant.
1t was addressed to the Spanish COM
mander at Santiago de Cuba and had
the tone of braggadocio. 1t read in
part as follows:
Il am well fortified and prepared to
resist all the forces the American pigs
can bring against u.s." Evidently at
this point the American transports ap-
peared and the boastinG Spanish officer
ran off, leaving the letter half written.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-27
Old GLORY Ilnfurted

Several flags were floated proudly TO the
breeze on Saturday The employees of the
B. & o Railroal Company had n beauti-
full flag unfurled at tho Delaware Avenue
Station. The orator Of the occasion was
Hugh G. Browne.
At Lancaster avenue and Jackson street
the Park Athletic Club raised handsome
flag. Jchn G. Gray was tho orator.
The children in tho ncighborhood Of
Fourth andHarrlson streets had a glorious
time ut a flag raising on Saturday night,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-27
In the Churches.

Rev. William f. Lewis preached last
evening in Rodney street Church on
Americas War Policy and Patriotism"
Mr.. Lewis said that this was o war in the
interests of humanity and along with it
the progress of civilization. Tho victory
at Manila was not merely for conquest,
but TO give the inhabitants Of the Philip
pine Islands BETTER moro secure and
truer form of govern ment.
The United States Is now having the
worst par. Of tho war in losing its brave
men, our citizon soldiers. The United
Staucs, said lho Row. Mr.. Lewis, does not
stand for large military organization,
and correspondingly large navy to CO.
operate with it, when on the call hundreds
OF thousands Of our citizens step forward
to serve the country, citizen soldiers equal
to tho armies of any nation Of the earth.
They go forth not for conquest but Tor
truth and for an enlightened civilization.
All will rejoice tu see tho time when peace
shall dawn upon us. We doplore war, but
war in defense of down-trodden hu.
manity, a war to obliterate atrocities of
misgoverned Cuba Is and must be right
and just.
Rev. James Crow. ~ D., preached his
first sermons as pastor of Asbury Church
yesterday. Ho is pleasing in manner and
his sermons plain, strong ami easily de-
ilNNlShs nv VI OnO ChutOh
arc much pleased with their new pastor.
DIR. Crowo arrived OH FridnJ, and has by
this time become well acquainted with
most Of the members Of the congregation.
The Rev John D. G. Hanna yesterday
morning preached flvc-miuute sermon
to children in addition to his regular SER
mon. In the evening he preached an in
toresting sermon to Brandywine Com!
mandery knights of Malta, the occasion
being the S5Oth anniversary of the order.
Tie sermon was upon Mutual Help"
Miss Bellekearney Of Mississippi preach
ed temperance sermon in Mt. Salem M.
K. Church last evening
Tho Rev. e. Z Coleman preached at
Haven NJ. f. Church last evening.
The Rev. f. c. Jenning of Morrisville,
Pa, preached two excellent termons at
Hanover Presbyterian Church yesterday.
Tho Rev. James NJ. Bruce,a well-known
author, preached ut Delaware Avenue
Baptist Church last evening.
The ediflco of the Zion German Evan
gclical Lutheran Congregation was dedi
Gated yesterday. At the morning services
Rov. J. j. kuendig, of Reading Pa,
preached, and Rev. Dr. NJ Walz. of Sci.
lersvile Pa, who founded the church,
about 50 years ago, also took part Last
evening Rev. A. Spacth, of Philadelphia,
delivered a sermon. The lot donated by
Mrs. Johanna Stoccke and the building Is
valued at S2S 00O
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-27
CnmpOS and a Dictatorship.

London, June 27-The Vienna corre-
Bpondent Of The Daily Telegraph says:
The latest advices from Madrid indi-
cate that there is ground for the ap-
prehenson that Marshal Martinez de
Campos will soon issue a pronucia-
mento and attempt a dictatorship.
Minute directions have been sent to
the Austro Hungarian ambassador at
Madrid, Count Dubsky, regarding the
personal safety of the queen regent.
The latest news from Madrid is that
the situation is so serious that several
cabinet meetings have been held in a
desperate attempt to avert a crisis"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-27
Well. It's Hotter in Arizona,

Washington, June 27.-Washington
has been sizzling in the heat Of the past
two days. The maximum temperature
recorded by the government observers
Saturday was S6. and the same de-
gree was reached yesterday. Reports
from all PARTS Of the country to the
weather bureau indicate that the hot
wave is general The highest tempera-
ture in the United States was recorded
yesterday at Phoenix. Ariz., the ther-
mometer registering 10.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-27
MAY EYacuate Catmanera.

Playa del Este. June 27.-It Is be-
lleved in camp here that the town Of
Caimanera, on the inner bay, is about
to be abandoned by the Spaniards, who
are said to be in desperate condition
owing to lack of food. The report is
that they will leave the town and fall
back on Guantanamo. Several Span
ish soldiers were seen around Caiman-
era yesterday, but the number there is
understood to be very small.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-06-27
Potatoes for the Million.

o. G Sutton, 303 King street, Whining
ton, Del, has on consignment thousand
bushels of good old potatoes, either for
eating Ir planting purposes, which he will
sail at prices which annihila'e tho low
price of new crop potatoes ; will sell in
quantities to suit the smallest buyer, and
delivered free of charge. Don't forget to
call and sec them at 1903 King street, Will
mington, Del.