davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
LETTERS LONG
DELAYED.
Two. Misplaced Missives
Found After 6 Years.
Disappearance.

Philadelphia, August 5-Whilc the boz
repalrers Of the Philadelphia Post Office
were removing box from pedestal al
Eleventh and Bainbridge streets yesterday
they discovered two letters which ha,
been slipped between tho box and tn
pedestal. Presumably child hnd been sen
to mail them and had slipped them under
meath the box instead Of putting them III
side.
One Of the letters bears the address o
Miss Mary w. Prico. Lansdowne, Del
Co., Pa" The address on tho other one
is nearly oblitera,ed. Tho first name Ii
entirely destroyed. the middle letter is "R'
and tho last name appears to be "W horton
while the address Is Milford Del.
+ The seal Of one of these letters happen.
ing to be broken. the fact is revealed that
tho attempt to mail them was made in d..
cember 1892, SO that they remained between
the box and The pedestal for nearly six
years.
Stops were Immediately taken to reach
the parties to whom the letters were al
dressed.
Postmaster Hicks said: This instance,
in all probability, illustrates anoth er
phase Of lost mail. for which the Post Of
fics Department has most likely been
blamed. Neither letter bears postage
stamp, but from the decoloration and
condition Of the upper left hand corner it
appears as though thev might originally
have been stamped.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06

TIE Daily Republican il
read by moro people than any
other paper in delaware ex-
cepting none.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
EPW0RTH
LEAGUE
Program of the Big Gath
eriGg of Young Chris
tianS at Dover.

Dover. Aug. 5-The Wilmington Dis
trict Ep 6 orth Lrague"of the Delaware N.
E. Conference wil! be held on the grounds
of the State College for Colorod Students
on Wednesday, August H.. Arrangements
have been conplegpd by tho oo,nintstes,
which consists OF tho Reys c. A. TindlSy.
j. q. Harmon and w. e. Jason. The fol-
lowing program is announced: NORMAN
Gu, calle'l to order by Presiding Elder
j. X. Waters; organization, roll call, com.
mittees appointed; 94j, reports from thu
work by delegates; 1000 address Of vol.
come. john b. Weston, Dover; responsat
Mrs. N. e. jackson. Wilmington; 10.1n
paper; "Cunve1tions hnd Their UssAn
Miss Lille Green. MidGieuown; 10N3
paper, "Our Special Need" Mrs. T. Mafsk
Williams Smyrna; II 90, ,'nper How -
Promote Taste fer Lii ernture," Miss T.
A. Spencer, Witm,nston; II l5. essay,
Miss G. Elsie Parker. Dover; 1l.SO, mig.
cellareous business. 4
Afternoon--s.0o annual address by ths
district President, W. G. Jason; 8O,synn.
postum, "The Benefits Of War;" Mrs. r.
Agnes Warren. Camden; "rhe Christisn's b
Partin Var" Miss Sadie Cokor. Chess
void, and e. Walter Parker. Dover; "1'hs
Spanish-American Wur ana tho Nesru,"
Jason Terry, New Castle; $50. "Epworth
League Work In the Delaware Confer
enoe," Miss Alberta Harmon, New Castle,
and Miss Mario l. Lave. Wilmington;
4 90, reports of committees md election Of
officers.
Evening-SO0. platform meeting. ad-
dresses BY the Revs. W. j. Moore. New
ark. N j.; H. A. Monroe. D. D., Phils-
delphin and J. r. Waters. d. D., VIII
mington.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
SAN JUAN DEFIANT.
Captain General Macias Issues a
Warlike Proclamation,
TILLDRIVE OFF AMERICANsHIPS

As He Did SIMPSONS Attempt Be-
fore-Declares That Spain Has Not
Sued For Peace-CaptuIn General q
Daughter Helping to Drill Gunners.
OF San Juan de Porto Rico, via st.
Thomas. d. w. l.. Aug 6.-The Ameri-
cans have taken peaceable possession
of the eastern portion Of the island
Small parties Of marines have been
landed, who have lighted the lamps in
the lighthouse at Cape San Juan and
on other lighthouses along the coast.
They met with no resistance. Indeed.
at Cape San Juan deputations of citi-
zens came out to meet them.
The warships now in this vicinity are
the Montgomery, the Annapolis. the
Puritan and the Amphitrite. The two
former are looking for the transports,
with troops, which left the United
States. and have scattered all about tha
island. The Annapolis rounded up tho
Whitney. the Florida and the Raleigh
on Wednesday. and they are now at
Cape San Juan. There seems to have
been some serious mistake as to the
rendezvous. for no two ships go to the
same place. and It will take several
days to locate them and get them to
Ponce. where General Miles is waiting.
on San Juan the cruiser New Or
leans alone maintains the blockade
The city is grim and silent. but back Of
her yellow walls there will be plenty of
determination and fight when the
Americans open fire. Captain General
Macias has issued q proclamation. In
the course of which he says:
Spain has not sued for peace. and I
can drive of the American boats now
as did Sampson's attempt before"
The daughter OF the captain general
is helping to drill the gunners In the
forts Altogether there are $500 Span
ish regulars In the city. The troops of
the enemy, who are retreating from
Ponce and the other towns on the south
coast occupied by the Americans. have
not yet arrived.
The German steamer Polynesia, with
q cargo Of rum, canned meats and to-
bacco. tried to run the blockade Thurs
day morning. but was stopped by the
New Orleans.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
PATROL BOAT
IN A GALE.
The Tug Protector Rescues
the Reserves Off the
Arctic at LeWeS.

Lewes DEL, August 5.-The Philadel-
phia Naval Reserves on board the gun
boat Arctic have experienced some of the
tarrors Of shipwreck Early this morning
y sudden squall broke over the Break
'vater tho wind blowing with hurricane
i2locity for two or three hours. and caus.
ng the Arctic and the fishing schooner
IAry aud Carrie to drag their anchors aud
o ashore.
The wind blew from the northwest, ind
he anchorage OF the Arc5ic left her fally
1xposed to tho whole force Of the gallo. In
.e4s ttan thirty minutes after it struck
9th the gunboat and fisherman wcre
shore.
Soon after daylight the tug Protector
nccccdcd in floating tho Arctic without
any damage. Tho Mary and Carrie is
high on tho bar below tho Government
.'icr.
Captain Stout of tho Arctic. sent num-
rr of his men to assist the Lewes LIE
rving Station surfmen in rendering all
. slble aid to Captain Mokler and his
"ew. He offered to run line from the
Arctic and try to float tho schooner, but as
she was full of water they Will try to 10.
cate the leuk before making any attempt
to float her,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
ITEMS FROM
NEW CASTLE.
Correspondence OF the REPUBLICAN,
NEW CASTLE. August 9th.

One Of New Castles former residents is
fugitive from justice. His father S, m
months ago removed to Wilmi ng con and
he young man went with him. He 10
now wanted to answer charge the nature
Of which Is so heinous that death is the
penalty.
On Monday night last Samuel Stanley,
oolored, and white man came here aud
interviewed number of colored men in
the interests OF Samuel A. Mcdaniel for
sheriff. Accordingly a meeting Of the
colored club was held last evening In the
interest Of that gentleman. Charles H.
Thompson was the principal speaker Tho
club men say they will hold meeting in
the interests Of all the candidates and will
then vote for whom they think best.
John E. Taylor, Of this hundred, Is
working hard and has good following.
The friends Of Frank Bradley are numer.
GUS In this place and Emmit Il. Stidham
has moro followers hero than his oppon.
enls count upon and will make good
showing on nomination day, Tor CoroEer.
AL Vandever and John Spring are ID the
lead. Alexander Guthrie has some
fliends here.
Locally there are whole lots of mon who
wish to represent the people and draw the
salaries.
The Rogers Park camp will close to-
morrow. The admission will be fros and
a big crowd Is expected at the closing ser-
vices.
The Electric railway company has placed
ashes along the tracks where the earth was
washed away by the storm.
. A number Of New Castle men are en-
camped at Hamburg farm.
Job lots wall paper, half price. Stoops.
Frank Patton Is very i'll and his death is
hourly expected.
Miss Kathryn E. Rowan of Philadelphia
is the guest Of Miss Celia Boyle.
Mrs. Mary McClintook and Miss Maggie
Brown Of Baltimore are th 10 guests of Mi
Marion Hushebeok.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Jemison Of Wash
ington are the guests of New Castle
friends
$50 bicycle slightly used, Sis.5O at
Stoops.
One OF the electric cars jumped the track
Yesterday afternoon returning from WILL
'nington.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Swan are at At
lantic City.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
MILES, ARMY MOVING.
The Commander in Porto Rico Is Paving No
Attention to Peace Ne
gotiatiOns.


Ponce. Porto Rico (via st. Thomas)
Aug. 6.-Majop General Miles is pro.
ceeding entirely without regard to
peace negotiations. Craig-Jorgensons
are being issued. The Second and
Third Wisconsin are moving up to the
Sixteenth Pennsylvania. Colonel Hull
ings has captured 5000 pounds of rice.
Thus far the enemy has not molested
him.
Major General Brooke's landing at
Arroyo was successful. The troops
from the Roumanian. four batteries
of the Twenty-seventh Indiana, the
First Missouri. the First Pennsylvania
and the Fifth Illinois. are disembarking
there. The Morgan troop Of the Fifth
cavalry and the Mississippi commmis-
saries have arrived here.
Lieutenant Hunter of the artillery,
was slightly wounded by one of our
pickets Thursday night. Captain Ed
gar Hugrat, who died Of typhoid fever,
has been buried with military honors.
General Roy Stone is repairing the
road to Areceibo but movement there
is improbable.
The Sixteenth Pennsylvania, of Gen.
eral Ernst's brigade. advanced to Des-
calabrodo river six miles beyond Juan
Diaz. Thursday and holds the bridge
over the river. The seizure of the
bridge insures control Of the road to
Coame. Pickets are being pushed out
and they may collide with the Spanish
outposts,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
Rate War in the West,

Chicago. Aug. GA passenger rate
war that will effect directly every fare
in the west. and indirectly half Of the
tariffs of eastern and southern lines,
has been declared. Next Monday the
rate between Chicago and St. Paul and
Minneapolis will be IS. The tariff is
now sll.50 On the same day and
thereafter until peace is declared the
rate between Chicago and Omaha will
be 1925. The normal rate Is S1275
Tickets may now be purchased between
Chicago and Kansas City for SO. So
Tie normal tariff Is $780, 1t is ex-
pected that the rate will 60 down to
1925 within a few days. The Chicago,
Milwaukee and st. Paul took the initia-
tive in the fight. Other lines have de-
clared their intention of following its
lead.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
Down State News.

Iewes, DEL, August 5.-The gunboa
Aro'ic and fishing schooner Mary ant
Carlo dragged on shore early this morn
Ing during heavy nort Invest gale. Th'
Arctic wns fioated without injury by th,
| tug Protector In few hours. The flsh!ne
schooner is still on a bar full of water.
Bridgeville. DEL, August 5.-The CAM
at Concord began to-day, and tho tents arr
all filed. All the tents arc tastefully
ornamontel and flags and bunting are ir
evidence.
Last night the grounds were visited by
heavy wind and rain storm. Furniture
belonging to some Of tho tenters was in
wagons unloadcd, and bedding, etc. wns
drcnched.
One gentleman's tent curtain consists o.
on American and Cuban flag sewed to.
gothor.
A negro who was stabbed at Middlefor,l
on Sunday night died yesterday. No on
seems to know his name or that of his as.
sailant.
The heavy wind storm did consderablc
damage to corn last night, some fields be =
Ing flattoned by 1t.
The coored camp at Bothol, nsar town
begins to day.
Port Penn, August Tho recent storm
did no harm here beyond spllntering
telegraph pole Tho lightning aud thunder
we,e terrific
Tho ST. Georges Christian Endeayor he'll
picnic at Augustine Pier yesterday. II j.,
quiet there this summer, and there have
been no excursions.
Mrs James NJ. Vandegrlft of McDon
ough and Mrs J. F. Boyd OF Philadelphia,
are visiting at Linden Hall.
Miss Nan Seals and Miss Nellie Cleave
arc visiting Mrs. w. H. Hall.
Gllingham Houghty and Howell GillinR
ham are staying at the Manse.
Walter Bender and family will move
Frazer, Pa. very soon.
The Rev O. A. Gillingham will prear
in New Castle next Sunday.
Walter X. Bender who has been en-
ploved by Henry Cleaver for many ycar
as chief clerk in his store. we regret to sta'
has resigned his position and in the me-
futule will remove to Frazer, Ches'
county, Pa. where he will enter into Il
mercantile business. Elmer e. Bendl4
will be his successor.
st. Georges, Aug. 5-The best yield OF
wheat in this nejghborbood, SO far as
heard from. is the crop Of Joseph JONES'
OH the Anthony NJ. Higgins farm. who
had from 55 acres, 1,250 bushels
Miss Helen and Laura Jamison Of
Philadelphia, have returned to their home
after pleasant visit with their gtand-
parents, A. d. d. Taylor and wife.
Mrs H. A. Denuison has returned to
her home in New Castle, after spending
few days very pleasantly with her sister,
Mrs. NJ. j. Gray, ut the weeping VII.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06

eternly at the very beginning any de-
parture from military discipline, even
among the volunteer element In his
command. AS near as can be gath
cred the officers Of the Sixth declined
to submit to an examination which was
prescribed by the brigade officers. the
proper authority. and upon the insist
ence of the latter they sought to re-
sign their commissions. General Miles
himself is dealing with the case, and II
he should decide 10 allow these Of
ficcrs to resign or discharge them from
the service of the United States. and
the latter is possible. the governor Of
Massachusetts win be called upon to
appoint their Successors.
IT can t'e said tina; NJ to this time
the officials are tDntrughiy satisfied
with Genera! Mites conduct of the
Porto Ricap car!raisn. aE5 trey do not
hesitate to admlt thar tt,e events that
have occurred Since his landing at
Guanica fully 1ueiiTy the arbitrary
change made by hift In the carefully
laid plans Of the ce.a,tment for the
conduct of the campaign.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
Jeffries Defeats Armstrong,

New York. Aug. s.-JIm Jeffries, the
much heralded heavyweight pugilist
from California, was to have fought
Bob Armstrong and Steve O'Donnell
for ten rounds each before the Lenox
Athletic club last night, but he was
only able to carry out half Of his pro-
posed task. He met Armstrong and
defeated him. but in doing so he shat
tered his left arm and was unable to
meet O'Donnell. This was an unfor-
tunate thing. both for Jeffries and the
club. as the former felt perfectly con-
fdent Of defeating both men. and the
managers of the club were sorry to be
compelled to disappoint their patrons
Many shrewd judges of boxers were
satisfied that Jeffries is promising
and coming pugilist. and they hope
that the injury to his arm will not be
serious.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
CAPTAIN CLARK.

trip from San Francisco around the
Horn" to Florida and noted with ad-
ded interest his conduct of the Oregon
in the battle with Admiral Cerveras s
squadron.
Definite Information concerning his
illness is not obtainable at the navy
department Secretary Long said last
night that Captain Clark has been
granted leave OF absence on account
of sickness, but that he had no knowl-
edge of how sick he was or from what
disease he was suffering.
1t is believed at the navy department
that Captain Clark Is suffering from
some climatic affection, induced prob.
ably by the tremendous strain under
which he has been for months.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
ARMS FOR The CUBANS.
The Wanderer Supplies the Insurgents at
Three Points Without Firing
Single Shot

Key West, Aug. 6.--The steamship
Wandcrer returned here yesterday
after effecting a successful landing Of
arms and ammunition at three differ
ent points on the Cuban coast. She
left here early in July with about 40
Cubans anxious to Join their fighting
compatriots and II men from the Uni
ted States cavalry to protect the land
ing of about 1000 rifles and carbines,
with nearly a million cartridges.
On July 23 she attempted to dis
charge her cargo at Bahia Honda,
province OF Pinar del Rio, but was
fought off by force of several hun
dred SpaEiards. who peppered the
ships hull with Mauser bullets. killed
three Cuban scouts who were waiting
to receive the expedition, and wound
ed six Of the Wanderers crew.
The steamer then came back to Key
West left her injured men in the hos
pital here. and started on her second
attempt. This time she went to a
point about six miles east of Bahia
Honda. where she met small party
of insurgents from Colonel Carrillos'
forces, but no Spanlards. About one
tnlTu VI Hel CdI5o was ulSClidTEeu HeIc
and 25 Cubans were put ashore.
The Wanderer then headed for the
mouth of the Manati river province
of Puerto Principe. where, on the night
of July 30, shx landed without difficulty
about the same quantity Of arms and
ammunition and seven Cubans. From
there she went to Porto Padre, in tie
same province, where the remainder
of her cargo and men were disembarh-
ed. All three landings were made with
out the necessity for firing shott.
The torpedo boat Talbot returned
here yesterday. On Monday last, under
a flag Of truce. she steamed to within
a mile and a half of Moro Castle,
where the Spanish torpedo boat de-
stroyer PinZon came out and received
her DaDrrS
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
TrOlJey Notes.

The Chester Morning Republican says
Superintendent Mnc Fayden has IL gang of
men at work upon the Darby branch OF he
Chester Traction Company. fixing up the
curvos and levellin9 the rails along the
lines The same kin of Improvements
are In progress on Edgmont avenue,
where anot her gang Of men are employed.
There are over one hundred men employed
ON the Wilmington extension, so the Ches.
ter Traction Company are paying out u
goodly sum in wages just now,
A furce Of carpenters and painters are
employed fixing up the closed cars o be
used when cold weather rslegates the
summer cars to the Cur sheds.
There are number Of green mon
learning how to msnipula Q the controller
and the bell punch. Some of these will
be given steady jobs when the Whining.
ton extension is oom pleted.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
EtnI.YallOn In La hralnr

Halifax N. s.. Aug. 6,-The schooner
Cambridge arrived here yesterday and
brings tale of terrible suffering on the
New Foundland and Labrador coasts.
The party was on a prospecting ex-
pedition and included DR.. Morris.
whose services were required at Lewis
Inlet night and day to give relief to
persons sick and dying from starvation
Large quantities Of provisions were
distributed from the vessel. The same
condition of affairs exists all along the
coast. There are 1000 persons similarly
situated and immediate relief is nrces.
sa.ry. The failure Of the fisheries viii
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06

London, Aug. GA high Catholic au-
thority informs the press that the Vat
ican had decided to make Archbishop
Walsh. of Toronto, a cardinal His
death leaves the question of succession
to Cardinal Taschereau open, as the
Vatican is understood to have no sec
ond choice. The Catholic weeklies, The
Tablet and The Register, confirm the
report that Archbishop Walsh was the
Vatican's choice for the Canadian car
dinalate.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06

Philadelphia. Aug. 6.-The torpedo
boat Mackenzie, built at Hillman's
shipyard. in this city. was given a trial
yesterday by her builders and succeed
ed in making an average Of about 23
knots on hour Her contract required
at least a 20 knot speed. While pre-
pairing for her homeward trip one Of
the tubes in the forward boiler blew
out and four firemen We're burned by
the escaping steam. Those most seri-
ously scalded were John Evans, of
Camden, N. j.. and owen McGouth, Of
this city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
Killed His MOther-in.Law

Buffalo, Aug. 6.-George Greenless, a
blacksmith, shot and instantly killed
his mother -in-law. Mrs. Alice Messner,
and probably fatally wounded Walter
Flewel. yesterday. Greenless, who Is
separated from his wife, quarreled
with his mother-in-law over the sepa-
ration, and shot her dead. Flewel was
visiting Mrs. Messner. Greenless was
arrested and locked up.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
Pennsylvania's New Militia.

Harrisburg. Aug. 6.-General orders
are being prepared by Adjutant Cen
eral Stewart announcing the formation
of the new national guard of Penn
sylvania. The recruitment was super
vised by General Stewart and is prac-
tically completed. The uniforms for
the new organization are being manu-
factured at the state arsenal, under the
direction of Major William F. Rich
ardson. Springfield rifles and Webb
cartridge belts will be issued to the
troops.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
C0nsu nption Positively Cured.

MIR. r. B Greevc. merchant Of Chill
howie, Va, certiilol that he had consump-
tion. was given up to die, sought all medi-
cal treatment thai money could procure,
tried all cough remedies ho could hear Of.
but got no relief; spent many nights sit
ting up in a chair; was induced to try DR..
Kings New Discovery, and was cured by
use Of two bottles. For past three years
has been attending TO business and says
DR.. Kings Now Discovery Is the grandest
remedy ever made, aa it has done 80 much
for him and also for Others in his COM
munity. DR. Kings New Discovery is
guaranteed for Coughs, Colds and Con-
sumption. 1t don't fail. Trial bottles free
Mt N. b. Donforth's drug store, Corner
Second and Market streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
----------------
Condemned Equipment,

Colonel 4. F. Gilpin, Colonel Enoch
Moore and Colonel G. P. Postles, met at
Camp Tunnel yesterday and condemned
some STATE military property. The stores
condemned consisted of about 100 over
coats, old blankets chairs, cots and hospi-
tal ores, some of which have been on
hand for 10 Year,. The report of the sur
vey will be forwarded to GovernorTunnell
who will advise what disposition is to be
made of the condemned property. 1t will
probably be advertised and be sold to tho
highest bidder,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
REBELL|OUS OFFICERS
OF the Sixth Massachusetts, Volunteers MAY
Be Discharged From the Army
For Insubordnation.

Washington. Aug. 6.-Two messages
were received at the war department
yesterday from Ponce. the first an
nouncing the death from yellow fever
Of a brilliant young army officer, First
Lieutenant James b. Steele, of the Sig
nal corps and the second from General
Miles himself, touching on the trouble
In the Sixth Massachusetts regiment,
which has been made the subject Of
oficial inquiry by Secretary Alger. De-
tails Of the latter telegram are not OBJ
tainable. but 1t is apparent that gen.
eral Miles Is determined to repress
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-08-06
Still Working on Pro1ecti les,

Reading. Pa, Aug. 6.-Notwithstand~
ing peace negotiations the Carpenter
steel works are working on shells and
projectiles under the heaviest pres
sure from the government since the
war started. The inference is that
the supply Of these munitions Is to
be kept up to the fullest measure for
future contingencies. Large shipments
are made three times week.