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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06
AGUINALDO'S OFFER.
willing to Release Spanish Prisoner
For 100000 and Their Arms.

For 100000 and Their Arms.
Madrid, Feb. 6.-It is announced that
arrangements for the repatriation Of
the Spanish troops in the Philippine
Islands are being made at New York
and San Francisco. The American gov
ernment, it is added, bears the expense
of the repatriation, which Is to be car
ried out by the Spanish Transatlantic
Steamship company. The Spanish gov
ernment. through the French embassy
at Washington, has sent communica-
ton to the government of the United
States saying that. in view of nom
success Of the Americans to obtain the
release of the Spanish prisoners, the
government itself has taken steps to
obtain their release. But as this will
nacessitate a certain expense the gov
crnment of Spain recalls the fact that
the stipuations Of the treaty of Paris
oblige the Americans to obtain the
liberation of the Spaniards.
General Rios, commanding the Span
ish troops in the Philippines, cables
that Aguinaldo offers to release the
Spanish prisoners on the payment of
$50O,0 and the handing over to him
of the cannon, rifles and 100000 cart
ridges belonging to the Spaniards. The
government here replied that it could
not accept this transaction. as 1t would
be equivalent to indirect protection of
the insurgents, which would be
breach of the Spanish engagements
with the United States.
Aguinaido. it appears, still retains
the civil prisoners and monks.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06
EXCITEMENT IN MADRID.

General EIos Reports That Our WAR
ships Destroyed Several Towns.
Madrid, Feb. 6.-Intense excitement
was caused here by the receipt last
evening CT the following official dis
patch from General Rios, the Spanish
commander in the Philippines:
THE insurgents have violently at
tackled and captured almost the whole
of the exterior American line. The
Americans offered vigorous defense
at the exterior barriers, using their ar
tillery, as well as the squadron.
"The warships destroyed and burn
ed Caloocan. Paco and several towns
in the neighborhood. Both sides suf-
fered materially. Very sharp firing
continues. The Spanish troops have
been confined to quarters, but SER
geant has been wounded by stray
bullet"
The popular sympathies here are on
the side of Aguinaldo, but thinking
people are anxious regarding the con-
sequences of the fighting, especially on
account of the Spanish prisoners still
in the hands Of the insurgents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06
MURDER
IN KENT.
A Maryland Outlaw Shoots
Down a Farmer at
fIazIetville.

Haz'-tville. Del, Fob. t.-James Il.
jones' t. prominent colored farmer OF this
|,'ace was shot and killed by Charles
I.Dulses. IL colOred desperado and an outlaw
from tho state Of Maryland, this evening.
Dukes went to Jones house and was part
y under tho influence Of liquor. While
in the kitchen he and Jas. l.. Jones Jr. en-
gagged in controversy. Jones father
was in tho adjoining room aud hearing
tho lonl words and razor and revolver
mentioned several times he determined to
beceme IL peacemuker. That net cost him
or.
Upon going into tho kitchen he saw
that his SON aud Dukes were about to
hght. Jones wulkol towards Dukes with
iDo.tshness and b, quie:." Dukes WAS in
such threatening position that Jones
Though. he would strike his son. Hs was
about TO step between the two men when
Duke: drew his revolver and aiming de-
!it,ratclr MT tha former fired. The bullet
struck Jon95 right over tho hsart. Jones
threw up his arms cscl.!nns My God,
Charto you haze killed mo-" lie fell
backward aud when young Jones ran to
! lie side OF his father hu found corpso.
Joncsn mate IL move uftur he fell.
Tho alarm Was Immediately spread thas
Dukes had murdered Farmer Jones. The
people of the neiuhDu.hnod soon va.btrd
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06

been the subject of careful study. The
officials have been 10th to disturb him,
first because they did not care to
martyrize him unnecessarily. and sec
ondly because they did not care to ex-
pose themselves to the criticism that
they were interfering improperly with
the supply of information and argu-
ments respecting the Philippine ques-
tion while the treaty was pending be-
fore the senate. 1t was said at the
state department, plainly, that Agon-
clio was either traitor or a spy. If
the Philippines are regarded as Ameri-
can territory then he Is the repre-
sentative and active agent of an insur-
rection against the United States, and
as such, is traitor. If the Philippines
are still In nominal Spanish possession.
then, as state of war still technically
exists, he can be regarded only as a
spy. At the very least, his presence is
highly obnoxious and there is said to
be ample authority for his expulsion
by presidential order.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06
GENERAL MERRITT'S VIEWS.
Says There Should Be No Temporizing
with the Insurgents.

Says There Should BE No Temporizing
with the Insurgents.
New York, Feb. 6.-Major General
Wesley Merritt was interviewed yes
terday regarding the attack by the
Filipinos upon the American forces
about Manila Saturday and Sunday,
General Merritt said he thought there
Is absolutely NO cause for appl ehension
by the Americans. as he considered the
American troops perfectly able to cope
with their enemies. because the Amer
leans are excellent men in the first
place, and are well commanded.
"The insurgents" said General Mer-
ritt. have the habit of attacking their
enemies at night 1t was so when 1
was there. You will see they will try
it again tonight. l think there is no
use in temporizing with them. The
F'ilipinos arc apt to imagine that
temporlzing policy indicates fear"
He was asked how large he thought
the Filipino army is and he said that
he estimated when he was there that
they had from 10000 to $1,000 men.
He arrived at this estimate, he eX-
planned, by counting the rifles The
insurgents, he said. fight in a rather
peculiar way. A. man. for example,
stays in trench for 4S hours, and Is
then relieved by another man. who
uses the same gun. 1t is therefore
quite probable that the F'ilipinOs are
much greater in number than the rifles
which he counted.
Il have no doubt" he continued,
that since l left there much ammuni-
ton has been smuggled to them by
the Spaniards from Hong Kong. They
have about 1000 pieces from the Span
ish deserters, l know. Probably they
are now well supplied with guns
General Merritt said that when he
was in Manila he was of the opinion
that he could have "cleaned OUT the
insurgents in half day if he had had
orders to force the fighting.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06
ITEMS FROM
NEW CASTLE.
Correspondence Of the REPUBLICAN,
February 9th, 1899

The prospects Tor New Castle are sone-
what brighter as the Delaware Iron Works
are expected to resume operations In rev
weeks In full force, 1t Is given out on good
authority that the Delaware Iron Works
will begin operation about March 1st,
under the direc5 mapagemehG OF otephen
Tnskor, the owner. For several years the
mills have been running under aiease Dy
the Delaware Iron Company from Mr..
Tnsker but on March 1st he will person.
ally be Interested In Its profits and losses.
Pipe Trust" has been formed whlch
includes the Delaware Iron Works ana all
the large mills Of the east. Nienntimea
Now York movement is on foot for lar
ger company. that shall acquire the princl-
pal pipe works Of the country. Franklin
d, Locke. of Buffalo, is credited with pro.
noting tho project among the Eastern
Mpe foundries. Joseph s Auerback, Ct
New York is associated with him. Ths
American Pipe Company Is the name talk
al Of and the capital proposed Is $50, 900,
GOO
Tho Knowles Wooien mills are Still.
awaiting orders which will come through
their agent new travelling with samples.
The employees are very anxious that Dr.
Woerner should return to the mills as de-
s,qner. During the period he was con-
nscted with the mill it WAS running day
md night The doctor is now praclicing
~ msd,cine In Wilmington but has assured
seyer,l that he would give the mill three
a,vs week of his time and devote tho
baIance tn his practice
The members CT Company II, have been
ordefed to repors at the armory on next
Friday. There is no prospect of the men
responding to the call. SoEe have been
mus orod out of tho guard, the time OF
others expired long ago and there is gen.
eral row among the men that yet remain.
When New Castle people awoke yester-
dcy thay were surprised to find several
inches of snow on the ground. Despite
the heavy fall of snow the temperature
vyas modera.e, Shoyels ratified rs the
church bells chimcd and the faithful
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06
OUR TROUBLES IN CUBA.
Another Order From General Brooke
Arouses Santiago.
GEN. WOOD RETURNS TO DUTY.

Tho Military Commander OF Santiago
spoils a Projected Demonstration Of
Welcome by Arriving Unexpectedly.
VIII be Honored at Mass Meeting.
Santiago de Cuba, Feb. 6.-An order
received here from Havana has not
tended to relieve the situation or to-
reconcile the people to being ruled
from a distance. Under its terms a
reduction of 20 per cent Is being made
in all salaries exceeding 5000 per an
mum. This is really an old Spanish
tax, always exceedingly obnoxious and
only used as an extreme war measure.
1t does not touch the laboring class,
d but strikes those who have most in
nuence over the working people, the
mayors. chiefs of gendermerie and
Judges in the province.
These officials bitterly protest against
this injustice of this reduction, for
General Leonard Wood, militalv gov
ernor Of the department Of Santiago,
when reorganizing these offices reduced
the salaries paid under the Spanish
regime quite 30 per cent on the aver
age. and so per cent in some instances.
Moreover, these reductions were in
variably made before appointing the
incumbents. Under the Spanish gov
ernment the mayor of Santiago rcceiv-
ed $3.50 a month. General Wood re-
duced the amount to 800. believing this
all the city could afford and arguing
that q good citizen ought to be willing
to undertake the mayoralty duties on
that basis for the benefit of the people
of the city.
The general impression here is-and
1t Is confirmed by reports received from
other provinces--that the present CON-
ditions must change shortly. 1t is not
considered likely that any trouble will
grow out of these latest instructions
from Havana, but they have tended to-
increase what is undoubtedly grow
Ing discomfort.
General Wood, who was expected 20
arrive today by the regular mail steam
er along the south coast, arrived un-
expectcdy yesterday by a Ward liner.
No preparations could be made to re-
ceivc him on such short notice, and
Senor Bacardi the mayor, is greatly
chagrined. Some day this week, how
ever, the mayor will hold mass meet
ing in honor Of the military governor,
at which the people will have an op-
portunity to express their satisfaction
at his return and their approval of his
course at Washington. General Wood
held a reception at the palace yes
terday, when he was waited upon by
the judges of the supreme court, the
mayor and other prominent officials,
all OF whom assured him of their gen.
uine pleasure at his safe return.
A dispatch from Havana says that
the route General Gomez will take from
Remedies to Havana includes Sagua
and Matanzas City, where he will re-
ccve ovations. Horses will probably
be sent by train to the suburbs of Ha-
vana. where Gomez and his officers will
mount them, to ride through the city
to FL Vedado, to pay their respects to
Governor General Brooke. The Cuban
commander in chief will then proceed
to NIaranao and be rendered an en-
thusiastic reception at the Cuban
camp there.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06
SOME BRITISH COMMENTS.
London Graphic Says Insurgents Have
Sirrnnfheucd pi.cslGcnt'S Hands.

London Graphic Says Insurgents HaVe
strengthened Presidents Hands.
London, Feb. 6.-The Times, COM
mentinG editorally upon the dispatch
es from Manila, says: "The insurgent
attack was apparently premeditated,
and the presumption is strong that
Aerinaldo Is responsible for the blood
shed The really important point is
whether the attack is or is not the be-
ginning OF an organized attempt to
fling off American rule. We imagine
the news will strengthen the determi
nation of the Americans to take up the
white mans burden"
The Daily Graphic says: by this
act of folly the insurgents have not
only courtSd defeat but have regular
lied tie position of the Americans in
the archipelago and have probably OBJ
tained for President Mckinley free
hand in the expansion policy. which
the senate seemed reluctant to give
him.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06
OIL LAMP
CAUSES FIRE
And Two Dwellings Are
Destroyed at Gordon
Heights.

By the explosion Of an oil lamp In the
house Of James Brown at Gordon Heights
on Saturday evening two houses ware de-
stroyed by fire entailing loss Of Sl0 900.
The properties destroyed were those of
George r. Townsend and William Bead
enkoff Mrs. Brown was in the kitchen
ut the time tho lamp exploded In the sit
ting room.
Mr., Brown was absent at tho time. Mrs.
Brown was able to save emily some articles
OF clothing.
Within FIVE minutes the Brown home
was enveloped IN flames. and the adjoin-
ing building was doomed to destruction.
Young men Of Edgemoor attracted by
tho fiamos wont to the scene and took up
the work Of saving everything possible III
the house Of Mr. Beadenkopf. William
Rhodes. Samuel Maguigan William Car
den, Isaiah Morris. Samuel Adams and
Frank Bratton succeeded in getting out
MI tho furniture on the first floor CT the
dwelling, and when one of our reporters
reached the sceue he found the articles
strewn about the adjoining field but un-
der the care of n watchman.
The flames in few hours exhausted
their fury, the buildings became smould-
erng mass and tho only portions OF the
structures in evidence were two towering
chimncys which stood in bright sllhou-
cite against the backened skies.
The cottages were ei ecte1 several yoars
ago and were tho prettiest at GORDON
Heights That owned by Mr.. Townsend
md occupied by Brown was three story
mnnsard roof structure, while the adjoin-
ing one was of two stories and n half, oc-
cupicd by Mr. Bendcukopf and his family
daring the summer months. Both prop
critics were partially insured. Mr.. Town
send insurance being $1,000.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06

was from this place that the cruiser
Charleston and the gunboat Concord
opened fire on the Filipinos at Caloo-
can. Paco, one of the villages where
tho California and Washington regi-
meats made a splendid showing, is
suburb mile from Manila 1t is well
laid out town with streets after the
American fashion, and is to the south
west of the city of Manila, just near
the Pasig river. Malate, from which the
monitor Monadnock opened fro, is
about two miles south of the capital
city along the coast of the Bay Of
Manila.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06
SUSPECTED French Lieutenant Arrested

Paris, Feb 6.---The Paris police ar
rested here yesterday a former lieu
tenant of French infantry. for whom
warrant had been issued at Nancy on
the charge of carrying on an illicit cor
respondence with foreign government.
involving military secrets. The mans
name is DuTand, and he had described
himself as a commercial traveller He
was dismissed from the army two years
ago. On searching his apartments the
police found and seized number Of
photographs of French fortresscs and
nther defensive works,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06
Chaplalu Turner'S Vituperatjons

poyor, Del, Feb 6--Chaplain J.. q.
Turner. Of the House OF Represen tatiyss.
this evening In a sermon In the Prssby.
terian Church. OF which he is pastor, re-
newad his attacks which arc supposed to
bo aimed a. the Adhcssrepublioans.
His 'eAt was "ln My Name Thou Shalt
Cast Out Devils" 1he chaplain said that
II hs had become n nuisance in this com.
u,uDity to men whose prscticss are base he
thanked God. He said II will not bs
gagged. Some say that the minister has
nothing to do with politics. Is he to stand
aside and see his State made q byword
bscaus, Of the doings Of selfish men? He
Is not piece Of br!c-a- brao whose busi-
mesa Is TO hold service and then spend tho
week drinking tea with old ladies.
The honor Of the hoine as well ss the
welfare OF tho State, Ia concerned in this
pending Senatorial contest"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06
Cnnada's Cabinet Meets in New Yorl

Cnnnda's Cabinet Meets In New York
New York. Feb. 6.-The Canadian
cabinet held session in this city yes
terday at which official business of the
dominion was discussed. Sir Wilfrid
Laurier. premier, presided. and the en-
tire ministry was present. The coun-
ell which Is the first of a foreign power
to be held in this city, was made neces-
sary by the absence in Washington Of
Premier Laurier. Sir Richard Cart
wright and Sir Louis II. Davies, who
are members of the joint high commits
sion for the settlement of differences
between the United States and Canada.
The other members of the cabinet were
summoned to this city, and the meeting
was held at the Waldorf Astoria.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06
AnonciIln ltlecing to Canadn.

New York, Feb. Ga dispatch to The
Herald from Albany says that Agon-
clio, representative OF the Filipino
junta in this country, passed through
that city last night en- route for Can
ada. According to information receiv-
ed by the correspondent of The Herald
the United States government has no,
intention of arresting AgOncillo, and
will allpw him to proceed across the
Canadian line.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06
Antl.Quay Victory In Lebanon

Lebanon, Pa, Feb. 6.-Dr. Samuel
Weiss. the anti-Quay candidate for the
seat in the senate vacated by General
Goblin, has received a majority of from
/ zoo to 1900 over DR.. d. p. Gerberich.
The Quay candidate, in a total vote Of
about 5000,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06
The Rlyuluud Mt PhI!adelphil In,

Philadelphia. Feb G.-The American
line steamer Rhynland. which was pull
ed off the sands of Cotton Patch shoal
early Saturday morning. arrived at her
dock in this city last night. She was
towed all the way to the city. In
few days she will be placed in dry
dock and be examined.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06

Anti-DreNIns Riot IN MnrselIIeS.
Marsciies, Feb. 6.-At a meeting here
of the Anti-Dreyfus League of Patriots,
in Alhambra Hall, hostile demonstra-
tion on the part of Some Dreyfusites
led to serious fighting in the streets,
during which revolvers were fired. The
police repressed the disturbance, but
a number Of people were injured. Many
arrests were made,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06

Clarence Tallcy. residing near Ta,lc'
.lle. BrandyWine hundred. offerss:or u
borough brcd Plymouth Roek and brow
Il 'ghorn Chickens. Farmers should /
rure the Lest breed Of fowls If they ex
u mako money from them. MIR. Thiir
p.ices arc moderate, hence those who WI
to got beagaiAs should give him call.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06
Ministerial Changes Slated,

Elkton, Md. Feb. "a number of I'M.
rortant changes are reported to ho sla ed
Tor the coming session Of tho Wilmington
conference n, tho Methodist Episcopal
Church at Cambridge. Rev. A, S. Now
bfny, of Elkton, secretary Of the confer--
ence, is slated to go to ths Tome Memorial
Church. succeeding Rev. W p. Compton.
who Is called to Wilmington. Rev. Walter
Il. Avery has been cnllol from Perryville,
his present charge, to Laurel. Del. Rnv.
W. A. Wise will go to Harrington, Del,
and Rev George W Tcwnsanddof Delinar,
has accepted a call from North East. Cecil
county. Rev. Thomas H. Terry will come
to ElktOn With the Bishops consent, the
church having unanimously called him.
Rev. S j. Morris, at Rising sun. will be
succeeded hy Rev Henry Thompson, OF
Delaware City. aud Rev. H. A. q. Wester.
Hsld, ut Cbe,apeake City, will locate NJ
delaware City, while Raw Ernest Green-
ncld is booked to succeed Rev. Mr.. Wost-
erileld at Chesapeake City.
Is 1t burnP Use Dr. Thomas Electric
A n, al
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06

For New Jersey, eastern Pennsylva-
MIA, Delaware and Maryland: Gener-
ally fair; light to fresh northerly winds.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06

Harrington. Del =. Feb 3 Leonard JON
: n com pany with several other young ma
ras sh.ng through holes cat 10 The Ice o.
'harr's mill-pond today when Jones !rl
hro,lgh one OF them, ana but Tor IN
mely assistance Of his companion
" u,d have been drowned
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06
Itching pilcs-Dr. Agnew's Ointment Is

Itching pilcs-Dr. Agnew's Ointment is
proof against the torments Of Itching
Piles. Thousands Of testimonials Of
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For sale tv z. James BOLT Sixth and
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06

A daring thi,f entered the Grac, NJ t.
parsonage on Saturday morning. Another
rnte, O.. the residence o! Peter A. Horty.
lacy we're scared OIL. .,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06

nlkman employed by JAG oh Snrd"
5'-serlay morning on tho pavnHhs
Ito No. 1910 West Tenth stree, :,
,.'ais log. He crawled to his irtI.
On and drove ~ his homa.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06

Br. Bull 5 Cough Syrup VIII stop Your
cough at once Tako advice and buy q
bottle OF this reliable medicine for % cts.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06

Or. calls Coayi Syrup Cures Cough
and c,!ds. hers, keep this wonderful
remedy handy for tho chIdten. 25 cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06

An entertainment will be given by
Mrs. Cnnns class OF Epworth NJ Il
Church. on Wednesday evening, Feb. stn.
n Odd Fellows Hall, Admission ten
snts, for tho benefit Of the church.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06

Burns Prove Fatal. d
Harry 8. Walls, who was severely burn
cd on Saturday. died yesterday ct the
Delaware Hospital.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06

THO NatIONl1 Uuard.
The National Guard has be0n called ia
report at their arm oriss on next Friday,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06

Or. Bulls Cough Syrup Never Fails to
cure thront and lung trouble. physicians
recommend this wonderful medicine 2jc.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06

Miss Bettio Colt has returned to Ct. Maj.
iu's Md.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-06

Ii 1t burnp Use DR.. Thomas Electric
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Oh. At your druggists
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American Laundry. Sl5 West From. street
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-03-18

Avondale, a suburb of Bir-
mlnyham, Ala, was struck with
q fierce tornado Wednesday,
which demolished three churches.
q school house and many dwell
ings. There were many miracu-
lous escapes. A house IN which
sick woman lay was taken
from over her head and the bed
stead was blown 100 feet away,
but did not injure the occupant.
The four walls of another house
were torn off, but did not injure
three children who were lying on
the floor.