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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-26
They Fcll Over a Precipice.

they FcII OVeF q FfeCtpfCe,
McComb's bnttcry returned to Ponce,
Porto Rico, from Gen. Hcnry's command.
Heavy rains had fallen. rendering the
mountain trail impossible. One gun and
six horses of the battery fell over a preci-
pice and the horses were killed.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-26
Pardon for Corbett's Brother.

Governor Budd of California has com.
muted the sentence of John Corbett, who
mas been serving n five years sentence at
San Quentin for burglary. Ills term
would have expired next Thursday. He
Is u brother OF the pugilist.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-26

. Pension Commissioners Report.
The annual report Of Commissioner Of
Pensions II. Clay Evans will show that
at the close Of the fiscal year, 1898, there
were 993,7l4 pensioners on the roll Of the
bureau. This was q net increase Of 1880
yer the previous year.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-26
Recovers from Hta Ouiurie..

"Deadwood Dick" or Richard CLARK.
WHO was 30 dangerously injured . few
weeks ago near Deadwood by falling on
top OF q live blast just before II exploded.
has survived the ordeal in q wonderful
IN .nner '
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-26
eRlToNs IRE IS COOLING.
Negotiations Between Russia ana
Britain Said to lie In Progress.

The London Daily Graphic says it
understands that an exchange of views is
occurring between the governments of
Great Britain and Russia, and the negotia-
tons started on Friday last are procecd-
ing in a conciliatory spirit on both sides.
Russia declares that she has no interest,
financial or otherwise, in the Pckin- Ham
kow Railroad, nor any desire to acquire
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-26
SPAIN AND THE PHILlPPlNes

To Insist th0 MaMfIn'R C0ptMrC
Shall Eot Affect Negotiations.
The Spanish government has resolved
to insist that the capitulation of Manila
after the signing of the protocol shall have
no affect on the peace negotiations un.
favorable to Spain. In any event, the
government holds that the %capitulation
having been signed by the commander Of
the town, does not entail the surrender Of
the whole of the Philippines.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-26
GIFT for q Publtc IIibrarv.

GtIt D . FuO1tC LtDroty.
Andrew Carnegie has offerel the town
council Of Dnmfries, Scotland, the sum Of
$4,000 to build a public library.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-26

Ttnware Manuf&Cturcr Assigns.
The CeEtral Stamping Company, Of
New York, manufacturer Of tinware, has
assigned. The liabilities are S2bO,00Q
with nominal assets Of $4,000.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-26
FALL TO INSTANT DEATH.

Two Killed and Others Injured by
Collapse of IL Building.
Two mcm were instantly killed. four
probably fatally injured and two others
seriously hurt in Philadelphia by the col-
lapse of tho cornice on a new building.
Albert Green and Thomas Lyon, the two
mem who were killed. were at work on the
scatfold when the crash came. The heavy
cornice carried them down and the entire
weight fell on the bricklayers. who were
at work OF the pavement. The two men
were buried in the debris and it was somo
time before they were gotten ont.
SPAIN AND THE Philippines
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-26
South Dakota National Bank..

Comptroller Dawes has given out an
abstract of the reports of the condition of
twenty six national banks in South
Dakota OH July II. It shows that since
the late of the previous report, May s,
the average reserve held decreased from
s2.Sl to $3.50 per cent. Tie total re.
sources decreased from $7.l4o, 42O to s6.-
a4S, $50; loans and discounts increased
from s., S9i, 1872 to $3,58s, 1868: the reserve
decreased from $l,375. s2l 10 81, 2 ,5a2. of
which gold holdings decreased from $500.
262 to $Sl7,174. The deposits decreased
from 81 57, 1865 to 81, 2O7, 573.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-26
ratal Colorado Prtxe Fieht.

Ees1s SBoSS
James Rewark, an Idaho Springs. Colo,
pugilist. is dead from injuries received in
Q twenty. rOnnd contest Saturday night
with Robert Watkins, q colored fighter.
who Is under arrest.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-26
school or Mines V.canc,e. r,,,e

School or Mines Vacancies Filled
The state hoard of regents have filled
the vacancies in the faculty of tl,e state
school OF mines at Rapid City by electing
q. l.. Lewis of that city ia the chair OF
mining laws and Prof. Myric Bolles. a
graduate in engineering and mining of
tile state agricultural college. who will &C.
rury the position Of instructor In mechan.
icNl drawing.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-08-26
Cattle Stealing Case Dismissed.

Si0stSe StC0Sen3 CasC Dismissed.
The casc ag,inst tho Mas brother for
cattle stealing. at Sturgis, has beer dis.
missed. The South Dakota Stock Assn.
ciatinn will nj once proceed with another
:ase. Witnesses an tile former trial will
l~ held fU: the next one.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-30
TRIAL AGAIN POSTPONED
Colonel Ezekiel Il. Cooper will Not
be Tried Until Thursday of
Next Week.

The trial Of Col. Ezekiel T. Cooper OF
Milford, who is indicted as one of the
looters OF the First National Bank Of
Dover has again been postponed.
When the United States District Court
convened, in the Federal building be-
for Judge Bradford, yesterday morning
Levi &. Bird, Esq, one OF the Attorney 5
for the defendant asked that the trial be
postponed until Thursday of next week.
AS Mr.. Bird will be compelled to be
away on important business the early
part Of the week Judge Bradford granted
the request.
United States Senator Gray is the other
counsel for Colonel Cooper, and he
would have been absent the beginning OF
the week ii the trial had been called for
the time set, on Monday next.
William N. Boggs, teller OF the bank
who enbezzIed SlD7,O0O OF the funds
with the assistance Of Colonel Cooper
and other looters WAS at the Office OF
United States District Attorney Lewis G..
Nundegriit yesterday.
IL is not known what trailsplled dur
ing the long Interview he'd or " hat I'M
porlant bearing it would have on the case.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-30
WITH THE NATIONAL
GUARDS OF DELAWARE
Company K Accorded an Enthu-
siastic Reception on Their
Return to Camp.
WEST POINT GRADUATES ARE NOT WANTED AS LEADERS
The Regiment Will Not Go to the
Front if They Are Placed
in Command.
A Protest Against Such Pros-lur Will be Filed With the
Secretary of War-How The Members of Gallant
Company Observation-Disclosures
General Hart Goes to
Washington

Here Colonel Wickersham greeted the
company and delivered short address,
during which he stated that he was glad
to welcome them back
A private in the company at the con-
clusion of the remarks of the colonel
vehemently shouted "You are not
ashamed OF us now are you colonel?"
but the reply was lost in the deafening
shout which was given by the mans
comrades, although the negative nod Of
the colonel's head told them that he was
not.
The company then formed in line of
march and proceeded at once to Camp
Tunnel, where they were enthusiastic
cally received by the soldier boys in
camp with hearty burst of cheers.
Corporal Kelly of Company F, Will
mington, is officer of the day tonight,
and a double guard is being maintained,
owing to the freq tent tendency which
exists among the men to visit Middle
town during the time they should be in
bed.
The number of men now in camp is
go and train is hourly expected from
Wilmington with new recruits.
Company Fof Wilmington, the gallant
members OF whom enlisted to man, are
the pride Of the camp and its members
are not only lionized in camp but by the
fair sex Of Middletown as we'll.
Everywhere the boys under command
Of Captain John F. Brennan. go they are
received with cheers, and the roster of
Company F shows sixty-four officers and
men.
The Wilmington Battalion is about
complete, many recruits having Eeen en-
listed during the day.
Company A now numbers As; Com
tany +, 81; Company X, Al, and Com
pany c, 4G. Company Fl shows up
well.
The companies llailing from the lower
part of the State are gradually being in
creased by the men who are being re-
cruited by Major Curtis at the enrolling
Office in Wilmington.
Adjutant General Hart left here to-
night tor Washington, where he will
visit Secretary of War Alger ard notify
him that the entire First Regiment Of
Delaware is at the disposal Of the Gov
ernment.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-30
Relief Association Named.

The Delaware Society Of Colonial
Danes held II special meeting yesterday
in the room OF the Historical Society
building, for the purpose of taking action
on the National Councll which was held
in Washington last week.
At that council a preamble and rcsolu
tions were adopted setting forth that the
National Society of C'l ma Danes of
America, formed in 1891 for the pur.
pose Of inspiring patriotism and love of
country, has in times OF peace and pros
perity taken pleasure in promoting a
more active interest in our history and
in the :.obe acts OF those who established
this country, ana it Therefore becomes
its duty in times of war or disaster to
give s,lch assistance and encouragement
as may lie in its power.
IL was therefore resolved to form the
National Relief Association to provide
the ntcessaries and comforts for the army
and navy, to relieve sufferers aud to al
leviate the anx,cties OF their families.
Branch relief associations were favored
for every State.
1t was for the Purpose of organizing
the Delaware branch that the meeting
was held. The following committee
was named to make the arrangements for
the relief works: Mrs. Charles X. Miller
Miss Anna Candy, Mrs. +. I. Warner,
Mrs. Eugene du punt, Mrs. William Lea,
Mrs. Francis Hill, Mrs. Linton Smith
and Mrs. {. q. Rumford.
rhe society will be glad to receive con-
tributions OF money, through its treas
urpr. Mrs. William lea, No. 1903 Market
street.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-30
Battle Hourly Expected.

Hose KoNG, April 29.-It is expected
that the Spanish and American fleets
will have battle today. The Spaniards
await the Americans several hours sail
from Manila
Should the Americans, however, deter
mine to blockade, arrangements have
been made to supply their ships with
coal. Several firms and private persons
have agreed to deliver coal, food and
stores to ships On the high seas.
The British gunboat Linnet left yes
tcrtlay f,r Manila. She will look after
British interests if she arrives after the
Americans take the city. !,
1t is feared that the insurgents there
NAV break into Manila, and that gen
erai massacre may take place before the
Americans arrive. N.
Many insurgents wished to leave for
Manila yesterday on the steamer Esiner-
ald,, but they werenot permitted to 90;
The steamer let in ballast, and will
bring back refugees
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-30

KEY WEST, April 30 The gunboat
Newport has captured seven Spanish
spies, members Of the Spanish naval re.
serve, on board the schooner En- Gracia,
and has made them the first prisoners OF
war. The schooner was also seized,
making the fourteenth prize captured by
our navy.
The pris )ners had been spying Oh the
American coast, near Key West. They
were trying to run the blockade and get
back to Il Cuban port when the gunboat
overhauled them, and with a shot across
the schooncr's bow forced them to
heave to.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-30
CONVENTION CLOSED.
Final Session of the Delaware State
Sunday School Association Con-
ventiOn at Dover.
Special to The Sun.

Dover, April 20.-The concluding ses-
sion of the eleventh annual conyenticn
OF the Delaware State Sunday School
Association was held in the Wesley
M. +. Church, this place, this evening
The attendance was large and through
out the meeting the utmost interest was
manifested in the proceedings by those
present.
The exercises opened with a song ser
vice, led by Prof. J. Il. SAeeney, fol
lowed by the reports Of committees and
all address on "Our Work and Our Re-
ward" by Rev. I. A. McCurdy, d. D.
A collection was then lifted and the
meeting closed with an address on ELL
thusiasm in the Work" by Rev. Robert
Watt, ID. d., and the singing by the en-
tire congregation of 'Blest be the Tie
that Binds" and the pronouncing of the
benediclon.
The fu.l program was carried out at
the meetings. held tins morning and
afternoon as follows: Morning service of
Song, led by Prof. J. X. Sweeney; Devo-
tionaI Exercises; Report OF Committees;
Pledges for our State Work: Address,
SulluuN ESCltDOl hNSlC, DN W. -.
Cahoon, Esq. Memorial services i'll honor
Of Wm. Reynolds international SUI err
intendcnt, with an address by w. X.
Crosby, international Treasurer, Sun
day School Workers Conference, led by
Rev. E. Morris Ferguson. General Sece-
tary New Jersey Sunday School Associa-
ton; Song; Collection; Benediction. ,
Aiternoon-Service of Song, led by
j. K. sweeney: Primary Unions, What
They Are and How to Organize Them;'
Address by Rev. T.. Morris Ferguson;
Home Department Conference, opened
by W. S. Prickett, Esq; The Relation OF
tie Young Peoples Societies TO the Sun
day School by Rev. W. J.. 5. Murray, d..
d.; Discussion; Collection; What can
the Sunday Schools do to promote the
cause OF temperance? by George w.
Todd: Discussion; Song Service; Bene.
dictipn.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-30
By staff Correspondence to THE Sun.

By Staff Correspondence to THES Sun.
MIDDLErOwN (CAMp EBE w. TUNNELL),
April 20.-The First Regiment Infantry
of the National Guards OF Delaware is
now intact and maintaining it's present
organization, and have entered the SER
vice Of Uncle sam in his war against the
Kingdom Of Spain and Spanish treachery
and barbarism.
:; Company X, Captain H. Il. Russian of
Wilmington, arrived here this evening
and was accorded warm reception.
immediately, after their arrival each
and every man, including officers, en-
listed, and have now partially blotted
out the disgrace with which they We're
credited.
At II conference of the commanding
officers held here tonight it was unani-
mously decided that should the United
States Government refuse to allow the
Delaware troops to maintain their pre-
sent organization and endeavor to place
graduates from West Point in command
Of the different companies, then the en-
tie regiment, from Colonel | Pusey
Wickersham down, would refuse to go to
the front.
1t is now the impression here that if
Governor Tunnel and other state Off
cials had entered protest with Secre-
tary of War Algcr, against such Il ploce-
durc and demanded the same recogni-
ton for their troops as was accorded
Governor Daniel II. Hastings, of Penn
sylvania, all the confusion which has at
tended the uncertainty OF the standing
off the National Guards Of Delaware,
would have been averted.
The Delaware boys in blue are ex-
hibiting great cagerness tog 60 to tie front,
but demand that their own commits
stoned officers he lowed to retain their
stripes and lead them to victory.
Camp Tunnel has now settled down
to regular camp life and despite the en-
Ivironments the troops are engaged in
winning battle against the elements.
Tonight amid drizzling rain and
threatening storm many hundreds OF the
residents of this place and many soldiers
turned out to greet the returning MEM
bers OF Company X, Of Wilmington.
The members of the company received
grand ovation, the most noticeable be-
ing at Middle,own, and also when they
arrived at Middletown.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-30
May Fight Sunday.

MADRID, April 29-ll a. m.--De-
spatches received here today from Manila
capital of the Philippine Islands, say the
United States fleet IS expected to arrive
at Manila on Sunday and the Pacific
Fleet is then expected to engage in battle
with that OF Spain.
The Spanish fleet has been divided in
to two squadrons. Two cruisers, the
Castillo, and other vessels remain near
the front Of Manila. The remaining
Spanish warships under Admiral
MonteJo, are patrolliDg the western
coasts awaiting the arrival OF the
American warships.
The Spanish fleet, it appears, has been
reinforced bya large auxiliary cruiser,
said to be capable OF steaming twenty
knots and armed as u warsl.ip. She is
known as the Mutevideo, but an ex-
animation of the maritime registers fails
to establish her identity. 1t is claimed,
however, that she is Il very large vessel.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-30
Portugal Neutral.

LISBON, April 29.--Today the Official
Gazette publishes the neutrality decree
Of Portug.' in the war between Spain
and the Unned States. 1t is similar to
the decree issued at the time OF the out
break Of the Franco Prussian war, and
contains six articles,
!. Forbids the equipment OF privateers
in Portuguese waters.
.. Forbids the entity OF privateers into
Portuguese waters.
3. Permits belligerents to make a short
stay at Portuguese ports
4. Defines legitimate trade as regards
belligerenls and forbids trading i'll goods
which may be considered contraband
Of war
5. Warns Portuguese and foreigners in
Portugal against actions contrary to the
security OF the State.
6. Refuses protection to any infringers
of the decree.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-30
Have Left Chickamauga.

CHArrANnoGA, April 29.-lt is now
positively known that all OF the 9th
Cavalry, the 24th Infantry, and the en-
tire eight batteries OF artillery now at
Chckamauga will leave for the South as
soon as they can be loaded onto the cars
which are in readiness for them. By to-
night it is thought all OF the trains will
be on their way to Tampn. Shortly be-
fore 10 o'clock last night Il Luger OF the
9th Cavalry sounded the assembly
and the troopers who had been given
permission to leave the cars hurried
along the streets to their yards. News
of the ordering of the troops south drew
a tremendous crowd around the railroad
yards in spite of the late hour, and the
soldiers were cheercd gain and again as
the train pulled out.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-30
Regulars Preparing for Cuba.

TAMPA, Fla, April 29,--The news Of
the bombardment OF Matanzas forts by
Admiral Sampson reached here last
evening, and soon afterwards Colon
Melville A. Cochran, commanding the
First Provisional Brigade OF Tampa
Division, received a telegram from
Washington instruoting him to hold his
command in readiness for immediate
departure, with ratons for thirty days.
This is the first authentic information
regarding the future movements OF the
troops here.
Tie Tampa division, embracing the
troops at this point and at Port Tampa,
has been divided inuo two brigades. Col
onel Cochran, the senior ranking office r
in the camp, has been appointed COM
mander of the first brigade, and Colonel
John Poland the next ranking officer,
of the second brigade. The first includes
the 9TH, 9Th, 9th, AID 18th Regiments.
The second brigade is composed Of the
4th, 18th, and 2lst Regiments, these be-
ing what are termed provisional bri-
gades.
The staff officers have not yet been ap-
pointed, but Colonel Cochran has chosen
Captain ,urner, OF his regiment, the
9th, as Adjutant, and Colonel Poland has
selected Captain Wrenn, OF the tn, to
fill that position in the second brigade.
Officers here expect that all the troops
now stationed at Chickamauga will be
here in few days These troops consist
nj $500 cavalry, ten batteries of artillery
of 800 men, and $500 infantry, or Il total
of 5000 men. On the arrival OF these
troops it is quite likely that thty will be
organized into brigades and regiments
for transfer to Cuba.
1t is well known that the much
dreaded rainy season on the island does
not set in for several weeks, and officers
believe that the purpose OF the army and
navy authorities in Washington is to
effect Junction with the Cuban army
before that time, or else land ten or
twelve Thousand regular troops there and
make rush upon Havana.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-30
MAY Turn on Sa9asta.

MADRID, April 2o.--The discomfort of
the Spanish people with the Govern
ment because OF its weak policy may
soon result III the overthrow Of the
Sagasta Ministry, and the Qaern Regent
will be lucky if her infuriated subjects
stop there.
The people have believed for several
days that their Cape Verde fleet is ON its
wny to lombard New York and other
ports in the United States and TO cap
ture shipping. They expected TO hear
soon OF great naval victories.
There wassa.rude awakening when the
official announcement was made, yes
terday, that the fleet had just lei. Cape
Verde. Where it is bound the Govern
ment did not state
It was also thought that the battle
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-30
IniunctiOIis Granted.

At Dover Yesterday Chancellor Nichol-
son granted preliminary injunction
against the Greater Wilmington Print
ing and Publishing Company. restrain
ing them from printing the official organ
of the Grand Lodge, 4. o. L. W., known
as the Delaware Workman, on the
ground that it would impair contract
existing between Miss Mary J. Heath
and William, and the Grand Lodge of
Workmen.
Lilburn Chandler is the comp ainant
in another. lie seeks to prevent the
Board of Street and Sewer Directors
from collecting certain sewer liens which
have been laid ON his property, he con-
tending that they are excessive and con-
trary to iav.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-30

ships Carlos V. and Peiayo had started
out to destroy. Now the people have
learned that the PeIayo is at Cadiz
and in no condition to fight.
If the navy does not soon make good
the promises OF the Government there
will be a merry time here. The humil-
lated S,paniards are almost ripe for ac-
ton. The Dombardment OF another
Cuban port or a disaster<o the Spanish
fleet at Manila might be the signal for
action.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-30

"fhe Farmers Bank at George
town is holding worthless paper
today given for cash that was
paid out for Democratic votes
during the last ten years.
Jerome B. Bell, in the Sunday
Star.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-30
Eat Poisoned Bread.

On Thursday afternoon, Mrs. }. F.
Sooy and daughters Matte and Jennie
were poisoned by eating bread in which
one oi the young ladies had used roacf
no yder instead OF bread soda. Aftel
eating they were taken violently i'll anc
only recovered after DR.. l.. +. kittingel
had administered an elhetic.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-30
Hayti's PrOinis

PoRr Az PRINCE, April 29.-The Hay
tian Government has notified the United
States that she will live up to her treaty
obligations and allow United States war
slips to be i'll Haytian waters and take
onsupples.
Hayti fears the wrath Of Spain, as she
is compelled 30 refuse harbor or supplies
to Spanish ships.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-30
STEAMER PARIS SIGHTED
.'ivc Miles of Fire Island, New York
Shortly After = O'Clock this
Morning.
Special 10 THE SrN.

Special tolnESrN.
New York, April ;'o.-The steamer
Paris, chartered by the Government and
over which much anxiety had been ex-
pressed fur fear she had been captured
BY Spanish vessels, was sighted five
miles off Fire Island, in New York har-
Dor. at "a O'Clock this morning.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-30

the men on board the ships of the block.
aiding tleet off Havana.
The surgeons have asked for assist
ance, as they fear general outbreak. Dr..
Eugene Wasdon, the yellow fever ex-
pert, has been notified to report on
board the battleship Iowa as soon as
possible.