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Evening journal., 1898-04-08
MnTnRMAN RESIGNS.

|ence White, who has been Z
man on the Wilmington and New
trolley line since it commenced
ion, resigned his position yester
|Mr. White is a son Of County
|issiOner White.
Evening journal., 1898-04-08

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn etfectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable TO the stomach, prompt in
It's action and truly beneficial in its
effect, prepared only from the most
healthy and observation-disclosures, its
many excellent qualities commend il
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in 80
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand viii pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes TO try it Do not accept any
substitute.
LEORNlA Ffe SYRUP Co
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, ~. NEW YORK, MI
Evening journal., 1898-04-08
TAKEs a HFApER

A Massachusetts, member was asked
over a teacup the other day how it feels
o be a congressman.
"It's purely q question of geogra-
My" said he. ION his native heath
Congressman is, as one may express it,
the whole thing. In Washington he is
only an infinitesimal fraction. A few
weeks ago i was called home to attend
10 some important business. / was too
much occupied for few days to find
ime to read the papers, but when did
begin TO read them again / saw that
the country was passing through an
important crisis-several crises, in
fact. The Cuban question, the Hawaiian
question, finance Affairs were serious.
I felt that my country needed me- My
absence crippled my party in the House.
I felt that / was Sinking a sacred duty.
Ny constituents whom / met eyed mo
reprOachfully. The nation was in dan
| ser and l not at my post. was
ashamed to be seen in the street. SO
/ ieeply did feel that ! was Sinking. |
hurried through my business and came
/ 10 Washington. / went TO the Capitol
llirect from the station and hurried into
] The House, determined TO save the
country even at the eleventh hour.
/ put a question to a fellow member /
! met-a man know well.
Why, have you been away?" he
asked.
81 WIS a trife pained, but I answered
that / had.
"'Oh WELL said he, you .couldn't
have chosen a better time to be away
Every things stagnatiug here. Nothing
has been done, nothing has been said
Why, It's been the dullest fortnight o
-he Whole session. You were lucky tC
be away Washington Post.
Evening journal., 1898-04-08

Children in public schools have moi
really so much more TO learn than for
merly. but they have much more to
study. They can learn only about so
much anyway, no matter how much
they Milwaukee Journal.
Evening journal., 1898-04-08
A O. H. MEETING.

sion No. 8, Ancient Order of Hi
|ns, met last evening and passed
|tions Of respect on the death o.
II. Boyle, of which organization
|ceased was a member. The Or
tended the funeral in a body.
Evening journal., 1898-04-08

q injured by the use Of coffee. Re-
there has been placed in all IN.
stores new preparation called
10, made of pure grains, thai
he place OF coffee. The most dch
[ few can tell it from coffee. u
.bt cost ovcr y as much. Children
link Il v it'll great benefit. Is cts
CTS. per package Try II. Ask fol
%. =. ~
Evening journal., 1898-04-08
CHURCH SERVICE.

ay being Good Friday, there wa
'tinuous service in Immanue
b from 12 o'clock until 3 p. m
'ttendance was quite large, anC
-rvice was very impressive.
Evening journal., 1898-04-08
[NERlAL oF IONS I. BoYLE.

funeral OF John I. Boyle took
this afternoon at 3 o'clock from
te residence, on South Fifth
Services were held in St
s Church. with interment in the
hyard adjoining. The service
|rgely attended. many prominent
S being present.
Evening journal., 1898-04-08

votes for the New Castle New
|m contest must be at Biggs' stors
6 O'Clock this evening. Tho
4 Df the winner will appear in Sat
Is News.
Evening journal., 1898-04-08

A merchant who keeps both eyes
open has in stock goods that are IN
demand. He furnishes what you want
and not substitute. Buy OF him.
Evening journal., 1898-04-08
DR.. F. {. SMITH
8ll Market Street.
EXCURSIONS.

Leave Fourth street wharf daily (sun,
days ncluded) at l.3O aud lQ.50 "a. m'' lvV
and 4 70 D. m.
Lea.e q Philadelphia, from Pier No. 8.
north above Arch street, az $50 and l0l3
Fare to Philadelphia, 25 cents; excur-
sion, ID cents.
Frei hit received all day at Philadelphia
and Wilmington, and carried at the low
est RI fes Telephone No. 1881.
Evening journal., 1898-04-08

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Druggists refund money If it fails. 25c.
Evening journal., 1898-04-08
vs. OF NEW CASTLE.
CASTLE REAL EsTATt

sALE.-No. 7S South Fifth street,
castle; briok house; slate roof;
rooms and bath; range; hot and
|water; gas; plastered Summer
n; good cellar; best location In
newly papered; perfect condition,
Hate possession; easy terms. Apply
Edwards, Evening Journal office,
'nRton-
Evening journal., 1898-04-08
Are VOa Aware

We use the finest Equipments
known to Dentistry?
All of the latest Electrical
Appliances, such as Electrical
Dental Engine, Fountain and
Spittoon.
The newest and most com
Portable chairs.
Prices always satisfactory.
Call us up by Delmaryia
Phone No. S62 making engage
ments.
Evening journal., 1898-04-08
,AlI CRES. LODGES. SOCIETIES,

Ans. other organizations can now charter
or secure dates for benefit excursions OF
PALACE STEAMER REPUBLIC
At 40 per cent. discount for so OF over.
For fGrtner Information apply 10 W..
RUSS I'LL. as Walnut street, Philadel-
phia or Captain Quicksall, steamer Re
public Harlan ana H0NingsWorth Com
panys yard, Wilmington. Del
Evening journal., 1898-04-08
,EIsA CLASS OF PEOPLE

es Viola and Estelle Cranstor
The record-union., 1898-03-06

heretofore been lacking in the Govern
ment The volunteers and the populace.
who have been rejoicing oEer the COM
ing of the ships because of supposed
effect on the United States, have not
thought of it in this light They may
see its bearing later il they attempt a
hostile demonstration.
But While Elanco is immeasuraply
reassured against attacks from his OWN
people, no progress is made in prevent
ing assaults from without, nor are the
insurgents showing &, willingness to
yield any of the advantages they have
gained While recruits for the Span
ish army continue to arrive from Spain.
tLeir coming seems to inspire no dread
in The insurgents. who are alike indif-
feeant TO persuasion and to force.
The efforts at persuasion by the Au-
economist Cabinet are proceeding, yet
it cannot be said they are making prog
ress. Gown and Dolz dominate the
Cabinet, for It is known that they rep
resent the Sagasta Ministry's willing
ness to make further concessions. The
Conservatives in Cuba growl at this
further Weakening of Spanish sover-
eighty, just as they groWied at the
original concession of autonomy, but
they do not openly repudiate it.
The censorship is too strict to allow
much expression of opinion on their
part. Gomez is in Santa Clara Prov
ince, nearer communication with the
outside world than he has been for
months. His answer, which will be a
rejection of every proposition that IS
not based on absolute independence.
may he received at any time. After
that nothing remains for Spain except
the mediation of the United States, or
if not mediation, Intervention.
Senator Proctor. who has been look
ing into the situation, finds the condi-
ton ripe for mediation, but how it is
to come unless Spain is willing he
does rot know. In common with 9th
ers, he finds grounds for believing that
little friction would be experienced in
Cuba in making the arrangements. The
Senator has studied the political con-
ditions N Havana. He understands
the embarrassments of Captain Gen
eral Blanco and the Government He
also has made short trip into the to-
bacco districts and among the sugar
plantations. He says it his purpose
vidually 10 bring the present destructive
state of affairs to an end. Senator
Proctor's observations will be thorough,
and he will be able to inform himself
fully of what Cuba needs in the future
The present need of the island is
peace ard food for it's starving innab-
itants. In some places in the interior
an improved showing is made because
insurgents are permitting plantations
to begin that heretofore have been idle.
But this improvement is local Taken
generally, the agricultural prospects are
growing worse, and the era of desola-
ton broadens. Moreover, the people n
the interior are receiving none of the
food and medicines contributed by the
American people. The distribution is
limited to Havana and the towns and
villages close to it.
The record-union., 1898-03-06
Colonels Picquart and Henry Meet
on Field Of Honor.
Fight a Duel With Swords at the capitaI
Of France.
Honor Satisfied When Henry Re-
oeived 8 Slight Scratch in the
Arm From His Antagonist and
the Duel Brought to a Close.

PARIS. March 5.--Colonei Picquart.
Who was disciplined for giving testi-
mony favorable 10 the case of NJ. Zola
at the recent trial of the author. fought
duel with swords to-day in the rid.
ing school Of the military school with
Colonel Henry, who, in the course OF
his testimony against NJ Zola, de-
nouneed PieGuart as a lar. Colonel
Henry was wounded in the wrist and
arm.
Colonel Henry succeeded Picquart aa
chief OF the secret service of the War
Office. At the first encounter Colo
mel Henry was slightly scratched on the
forearm, and at the same moment his
blade appeared to touch Colonel Pie
quarts neck. Senator Ranc, Colonel
PicGuart's second, then intervened.
but his principal was shown not to haves
been touched, and an encounter at
close quarters followed. Colonel Henry
was eventually wounded on the elbow,
ana the duel was brought to an end
After Colonel Henry's wound had
been dressed he went home. where Gem,
eral Boisdefere Was awaiting him.
Officers acted as seconds for the two
duelists and Colonel Henrys wound
was dressed by a civilian.
The record-union., 1898-03-06
MANGROVE AT HAVANA.
The United States Vessel Conveys
the Court of Inc uiry to Cuba.

HAVANA, March 5-The Manrgove
with the United States Court of In
quiry on board. arrived here before
noon, and the board at once held ses-
sion.
Ensign Powellson was examined con-
corning the work of the divers, over
which he has supervision, and his ex-
animation was continued after the re-
cess.
Captain Sampson, the. President of
the court. said he was eNery sorry. but
it was impossible to tell the correspond
ent any part of the testimony or con-
clusions reached Further. the Cap
tain said he had no idea how long the
court would remain here. adding that
orders had been received for the court
to 80 to Washington at the close of
tn cir sessions here.
Three bodies We're taken from the
wreck of the Maine to-day One Of
them WAS identified as that Of Robert
White. a mess attendant, and another
is supposed to be that of a man named
Stewart. With the remains was found
fine handkerchief having on it the
letter r. The third body is supposed
to be that of an oier as the clothing
was saturated with OIL
The coast survey steamer Bache is
expected here to-day, and will return
with four bodies. which have been
found since her last trip from Key
West.
The Almirante Oquendo and the Viz
caya, sister ships. are moored a few
hundred yards from each other. and
present fine appearance
Senator Proctor visited the hospitals
to-day. and this evening he viii take
boat TO Sagua La Grande, returning
by rail in time to take the next
"wednesday steamer for home.
The record-union., 1898-03-06
INDIAN APPROPRIATION BILL.
SECRETARY BLISS is OPPOSED
TO THE MEASURE.
Addresses a Communication to
Chairman Sherman of the
House Committee

WASHINGTON. March 5.-Chairman
Sherman of the Indian Affairs Com
mittee Of the House received from Sec
retary Bliss a communication, in which
the latter takes strong ground against
the adoption by the House of the free
homes amendment to the Indian appro-
priation bill adopted by the Senate.
The Secretary thinks such legislation
would be inexpedient, as it would be
taxing the entire people for the benefit
of Il few. The letter points out that
there are two classes of lands which
would be affected by the proposed leg
islation. The first of these are the
lands held in trust by the Government
for the Indians. to be disposed of for
their benefit for which a direct appro-
priat'on of approximately Si2000,000
would have to be made to reimburse
the Indians The second class are those
lands purchased direct from the IN
dams for specific sums. aggreating
SO 100000 in round numbers. This
money was to be reimbursed to the
United States by persons who settled
on the lands Probably half of this
land has been entered by settlers. upon
which there has been paid by them less
than million dollars.
The total loss, therefore. to the Gov
ernment which the enactment of The
free homestead clause would entail
would approximate S36 100000.
Secretary Bliss also shows that the
proposed legislation might embarrass the
agricultural colleges, which received a
stated sum each year from the proceeds
of the disposal of public lands within
the boundaries of the States in which
they are located.
Another question which the Secretary
asks is on what principle of equity
could the United States refuse to return
on csded Indian lands the large
amounts in good faith paid into the
treasury.
1t IS also represented that the pro-
posed legislation would affect several
Indian treaties, as the United States
would have to assume the payment of
the lnncey demanded by the Indians
for the cession of their lands in the
event of the ratification of such agree
men.s by Congress. There are also a
number of other Indian reservations
which in the course of time might pos
sibly be opened to homestead settle
ment, and the policy outlined in the
proposed amendment might, it is urged.
If enacted into law, place the United
States under obligations to appropriate
Elnoey sufficient TO pay the full value
of lands that might in the future be
ceded to the Government.
The record-union., 1898-03-06
IN WASHINGTON CIRCLES.
There Is Little News Of Importance
Regarding the Maine Disaster.

WASHINGTON March o.-The de-
velopmonts at the State, War and
Navy Departments in connection with
the Spanish situation have divided
themselves into two distinct branches,
one relating to the Maine Court of In
quisy. and the other to natural and
necessary steps to place the naval and
military arms of the service on an eff
ciant basis. Concerning the court and
its work the highest naval officials re-
iterate that nothing is at hand to indi
cate even the tendencies of the men,
bers of the court from the evidence
they have thus far received. Admiral
Sicard's telegram last night gives the
only Clue as to the plans of the court
and this. in effect is that ii will be
some time before the testimony of the
divers and other witnesses can be TAX
en- and an idea formed as TO the date
of submitting the report 1t is felt at
the Navy Department that this viii
leave the question. so far as the cour,
is concerned, in a state Of doubt prob
ably week or ten days. for, aside from
the conclusion of the hearings. there is
the formulation of the important find
ings the framing of the courts opin-
transmission TO Admiral Sicard and
thence to Washington While these
last stages Will be very brief when the
actual findings and opinions have been
nlatured. yet they cannot ne entirely
eliminated, and there appears 20 be no
disposition to be precipitous in a matter
of sIch grave issue.
The other general branch of the sub
ject. the activity in the various naval
and military bureaus. continues with
otu reference TO the work OF the Court
of Inquiry { This activity up TO the
present time has not taken the form OF
any concerted or elaborate plan of
emergency preparations. but has baen
manifest mainly through comparative
minor acts which. taken altogether.
have shown that the heads of depart
ments We're not inactive in preparing
their branches of the service for any
reQuic icements which r was possible
might he made upon them. A MEM
Der of the Cabinet stated to-day that
there should be no misunderstanding
or miseonstruction of these steps. For
instarce. all of the manifold move
ments. particularly in the West. of war
material, are declared in the most posi-
tive manner simply to be in execution
of plans long ago developed by the For
tificaiions Board for the defense of the
coast. Thus. at Seattle the War De-
pastnient recently purchased tract
of $40 acres on Magnolia Bluff. point
reg arded by the beard as indispensable
TO the proper defense This is now
being put into condition for the re-
The record-union., 1898-03-06
New DEvEL 0PMENT
in THE MAINE AFFAIR.

ed cruisers, without any great degree
Of defensive and no offensive force
against armored ships. The cruiser
Baltimore. now at Honolulu, has been
selected to take the powder to be
brought to that port by the Mohican
further along to Hongkong for the yes
sels of the Asiatic squadron. Whether
or not the ship will be attached to the
squadron permanently has not yet been
determined.
The torpedo boat Winslow. which has
been under repairs at the Norfolk Navy
Yard, sailed to-day for Key West 10
rejoin the fiotilla.
The rumors that Spain is bringing
new warshps led to counter reports
that the naval authorities here were
considering similar purchases. In no
official quarter at the Navy Depart
ment could this be confirmed, as steps
of this character necessarily would be
guarded with the greatest secrecy.
There is no little doubt, however that
the Department is informing itself fully
should the necessity for more ships
arise. Thus far there have been no ne
gotiat.5-s for ships. and no options
asked on particular ships. Quite a
number Of offers. have been submitted
to Secre airy Long by shipbuilding
concerns ii this country and abroad.
but beyond an acknowledgment of the
offers no steps toward purchasing have
been taken.
Under ordinary circumstances the
Navy Department would require au-
thority from Congress to purchase war
ships. There is no law which permits
emergency than at other times. 1t is
said. however. by the naval authorities
that such emergency measures as
might be required would have the sub
sequent approval Of Congress. A prece-
dent is cited as to the purchase of a
naval vessel in time Of emergency
without the assent of Congress. While
Secretary Chandler was al the head of
the Nevy Department information
reached here that the Greeley Arctic
expedition was in a perilous condition,
and that relief was imperative without
a days delay; and ii is now a matter Of
history that if the relief party had
been twenty-four hours later in reach
ing Greeley and his men the latter would
have mccumhed from. starvation. None
of the naval ships at the time were
available The Bear was offered for
sale, however, and Secretary Chandler
closed the contract for it's purchase,
stating at the time that if Congress
failed 10 make the appropriation neces-
sary for the purchase price he would
hold himself personally responsible to
the contractors. The Bear was sue
cessful in its relief mission, and Con-
gress promptly ratified Mr.. Chambers
course by appropriating money for the
ship. She is now in the Government
service as a revenue cutter. on duty in
Alaskan waters. It is said that this
course of procedure would be followed
in case of emergency at the present
time.
The record-union., 1898-03-06
An Expedition Against the French.

BRASS West coast of Africa). March
1.-The Royal Niger Company's force
left Lokoja yesterday for Sokoto, to
assist the Sultan of Sokoto to drive the
French out of his territory should the
French forces refuse to recross the
Niger River
The record-union., 1898-03-06
DESoLATION PREVAILS.
Cubans Are Suffering for the Nec-
essaIies of Life.

NEW YORK. March 5s-Spanfsh au-
thority in Cuba is strengthened a little
against attacks from within by the
presence or warships, says the Havana
correspondent of the Tribune" They
gave Captain-General Blanco a means
of requesting internal disorder that mas
The record-union., 1898-03-06
Strike Declared Of.

BIpDEFORD (Me), March 5.-The
strike at the Pepperill and Laconia cot
ton mills h ire has been declared eff, and
the operatives will resume work under
the promise that the mills will not be
the last TO restore the old rate of wages
About 5000 hands are affected.
The record-union., 1898-03-06
Oil Dealers ASSIGN.

NEW YORK, March 5.-Bottman &
Watson. dealers in oiI-well supplies
with offices in this city and q plant at
Parkessburg. w. Va. made an assign
ment to-day to Emanuel W. Bloom
ingdale. The amount involved is said
to be 100000.
The record-union., 1898-03-06
Andrew Carnegie Not Seriously Ill.

PITTSBURG. March 5.-The rumor
that Andrew Carnegie is dying or is
seriously Ill is denied here by officials
of the Carnegie Steel Company Sec
retary Lovejoy says Mr.. Carnegie's
health at present is good, much better
in, fact than it has been for many
months.
The record-union., 1898-03-06
No Tidings of the Underwater.

SAVANNAH tGal. March 5.--Two
schonners and one steamship which ar
rived to-day reported that they saw or
heard rothins of the tug Underwater,
which was last night reported lest.
The record-union., 1898-03-06
Much Damage From Earthquakes.

KINGSTON fJamaica). March o.
Severe earthquake shocks were felt
yesterday at Antigua. ST Kits. Qua
daloupe and Montserrat. on the Leeward
Islands. Much damage was done at An
tigua-
Evening star., 1898-10-19
CAPE MAY POINT. n. J.

CARLTON HOTEL-NEW MANAGEMENT; d.
rectiy on the beach; accommodates 400; orches
ira; cunning; fishing. Send for booklet. Terms
81 to Sl2 per week. KELLY WEAVER.
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