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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-30
MERRITT GOING TO PARIS.

Washington, August 29.-It was an
nounoed this afternoon at the war depart
ment that Gen. Merritt was to go to
Paris to give the peace commission the
benefit of his experience in the Philip
pines. The original plan had been to
send Admiral Dewey to Paris for that
purpose, but this was changed upon re.
presentations from the admiral that he
could be of greater service at Manila
than in Paris
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-30
BURROUGHS ALL ROUND.

Washington, August 29.-At 11.3o TO-
night general orders, relative to the
mastering out of the volunteers and the
granting Of furloughs was prom lgated
BY Adjutant General Corbin. To tho se
officers and men who have served outside
tho limits of the United States, leaves OF
absence and furloughs for sixty days will
be granted respectively; while to those
who have not served outside of the
country, the leaves of absence and fur
louahs will be limited to thirty days.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-30
SAMPSON GOES ABOARD SHIP.

New York, August 20. 0.--Admiral Samp-
son arrived at the navy yard this after
noon and went at once to the.fagship
New York.
Capt. Geo. F. Elliott of the United
States marine corps, returned from
Cuba today and reported Immediately to
Admiral Francis NJ. Bunce. Capt. ELI
ott had charge of a company of marines
who were first to land at Guantanamo
from the U. S. transports Panther.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-30

proclaimed a quarantine against Calves
ton, lex, franklin, La, and Key West.
Fla. 1t applies to persons, personal bag
gage and household goods that have been
in use, but not to freights. All persons
must have been out of above mentioned
places 10 days to enter this state
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-30
SENSATIONS COMING HARD.

New York, August 29-What appeared
to be an internal machine was lett at the
Office of the New York journal today. AS
it had supicious look the package was
handed over to the police. The bureau
of combustibles will examine the machine
tomorrow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-30
THE WEATHER.

Boston, Mass, August 9.-Forecast
for Tuesday: Cloudy in the morning,
possibly with light rains, followed by
fair; southerly winds.
Washington, August 20.-Forecast for
Tuesday: New England and Eastern
New York. partly cloudy weather;
southerly winds,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-30
CASTILLOA HEAD
SPANS Peace Commissioners
Named.

London, August 3O.-The Madrid cor
respondent of the Daily Mail says:
The peace commissioners will be Senior
Leon y Castillo, Spanish ambassador
at Paris; Senor Urrutia, Spanish min
lister at Brussels; the Duke of Najera,
governor of Cadez; Senior Marcoartu and
Senior Abarzuza.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-30
PRESIDENT AT CLEVELAND.

Cleveland, August 29.-President Nc
klnley and party arrived in Cleveland at
3. 4o ?. m., and were driven directly5to the
residence of Col. Myron T. Herrick. The
President will probably remain in Cleve-
day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-30
NOT TO BE ABANDONED.

Washington, August 29.--It is said at
the War Department that there is no
truth in the report that Camp Wikoff
Montauk Point is to be abandoned either
as result Of Secretary Alger's inspection
or on any other account.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-30
ARMED INSURGENTS AT LARGE.

Manila, August 29.-The residential
suburbs are full of armed insurgents and
several personal vendettas have been re
ported. The inhabitants are greatly
alarmed. There was firing in the streets
of San Miguel last night. The insurgent
troops yesterday attended mass, fully
armed, and patrolled the principal resi-
Dental suburbs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-30
NO GAMES AT METROPOLIS.

New York, August 29.-For various
reasons, some OF them business reasons,
the Yale Athletic association had decided
that the football eleven shall not be seen
in any games in the metropolis.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-30
NEW COMMANDER FOR GRESHAM.

Boston, August 2e.-Captain G. A..
Abby of the revenue cutter service has
been detached from the command of the
United States steamer Gresham. now In
Boston harbor. He left for New York to-
day to assume the duties of general in
spector of the United States life saving
service. He was directed to turn over the
command of the Gresham to the executive
officer, First Lieut.. Myrick.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-30
WAR ASSESSMENT ILLEGAL.

Boston, August 29-In an opinion
rendered today Attorney General Knowl--
ton declares the fifty cent war assessment
levied by the grand lodge A. o. U. W.,
in this state to ba clearly Illegal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-30
GUNBOATS 10 BE IN BOSTON TO
DAY

Boston, August 99.-Word was sent tc
Gov. Wolcott, this morning by acting
secretary of the navy Charles ii. Allen.
that the gunboats mentioned last week
as being at Hampton Roads, Va, would
start for Boston tomorrow morning.
There are eight of them altogether among
them being the Castiue. Wilmington, De.
troit, Marietta, Bancroft and Machias.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-30
DEWEY HAS SUPPLIES IN PLENTY

Washington, August 30. - Admiral
Dewey has informed the navy departmer t
that he has an abundance Of supplies r
the present needs of his squadron. in
despatch to the department. today he an
nounced the arrival of an Australian re-
frige1 ator ship with fresh meats and 9TH
er provisions.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-30
YELLOW FEVER FEARED.

Montgomery. Ala, August ee.-Late
this afternoon the governor on the recon !.
mendation OF the state health officers,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-30
CABINET MEMBERS REcREAT1Ne

CABINET MEMBERS RECREA TING.
Washington, August 29.-Postmaster
General Emory Smith has left Washing
ton for weeks vacation. Secretary
Bliss is also out of town, having gone to
New York. He will PROBABLY spend the
greater part of the ten days he is absent
at his home, Oceanic, N. j,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-30
Local Weather Report.

Portland, August 29.-The local weather
bureau Office records as to the weather
are as follows:
sa. m--Barometer. 30 1873: thermome-
ter, go; dew point, 3D.; humidity, 70;
wind, S; velocity, II; weather, clear.
Sp. m.-Barometer. 80. 978, thermome-
ter, $50; dew point, So; humidity, 81;
wind. S; velocity co.; weather cloudy.
Mean daily thermometer 60; maximum
thermometer, 65; minimum thermometer,
So; maximum velocity of wind, 20 S,
total precipitation. 0.
Weather Observation.
The agricultural department. weather
bureau for yesterday, Aug 20, taken as
s p. m. meridian time, the observa-
tion for each section being given in thit
order: Temperature, direction of wind
state of weather:
Boston, eS degrees, S, p. cldy; New
York, u degrees, s., p. cldy; Phil
adelphia, 4 degrees, 81. cldy;
Washington, IA degrees, s., cloudy;
Albany. IA degrees, s., cldy; Buffa,'
10, 72 degrees, W., cloudy; Detroit, "a
degrees, NE, clear; Chicago, 10 de-
grees, E., clear; st. Paul, 50 de-
grees, S. clear; Huron, Dak., Sc de-
grees, SE, clear: Bismarck, rs, N,
cloudy; Jacksonville, 80 degrees,
NE. cfear.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-30
MORE EXPLANATIONS.
Surgeon General Sternberg Out with
Another Letter.
DENIES HE WAS HOSTILE TO RED
CROSS SOCIETY.

Only Opposed Sending Female Nurses to
Front with Troops-Letters from Red
Cross Ofic,a1s Thanking Him for Cour-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-30
TURNING POINT IN HISTORY.

Russian Papers Praise the Czar's Mani
festo.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-30

France Seems to Think Restoration of
Aisace-Loraine Must Be Prerequisite
of Joining Conference.-The Germany
Plan Keceived with More Favor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-10-01
indicated. Success may seen in the
distance. 1t is ours to achieve is.
A WORD TO THE PUBLIC.

The VIRGINIA BAPTIST, in its issue OF
the 18th instant. published an article
from she pen of Rev. T. J. CBIcK eriti-
cizing q communication which appear
ed in thes5 columns.
Rev. Chick was honorable enough to
take the responsibility for all that he
said, but another person signing him.
self ID" in the issue OF Sept. oath goes
30 far as to charge the distinguished
divine with falsehood.
Rev. DR.. GRAHAM champions the
cause of the Negro Baptist Publishing
House and the other two appear as ad /.
vocstes OF the American Baptist Pub
LEGATION Society. Both concerns are
deserving OF support and there should
be no bitter antsgonism in the field of
Legitimate competition.
Rev. DR.. GRAHAM's standing in this
community is such that all intern
perste ustersnces strengthen rath-
or than injure him.
He is one of our ablest pulpit ora
tors, and as pastor OF the Fifth Street
Baptist Church has been q power for
good.
He is an Incorporating supporter
of all legitimate racial enterprises,
and his course has been marked by dis
erection, firmness aud q strict regard for
truth.
He is absent on vacation in the
Ear West" at the present time, and
we have no hesitation in saying a word
in his behalf, expressive of The public
sentiment here in community which
he has served so long and so well.
Deal with public questions on high
ground. State the facts and leave the
people to judge. Abuse and SANDER
will not do in the arena of high de-
hata
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-10-01
SANTIAGO GOVERNMENT.
eenerRl Woods Method or Placin
Reputable Cubans In Control.

General Woods Method or Placing
Reputable Cubans In Control.
Santiago de Cuba. Sept. 2S.-The sys-
tenn Of civil government established by
General Wood is practically complete
and in good working order. Major Nc
Cleary. formerly attorney general of
Texas, and a Spanish scholar, has been
appointed mayor. and the Spanish off,
Gals are giving place TO Cubans. Cen
eral Wood says he does not know the
capabilities of the men taking office
They are chosen by a committee OF so
prominent Cubans. whom he believes to
be honest and conscientious. This COM
Eittee recommends men whom itsmem-
bers think would be efficient i'm the
various Offices to be filled. The choice
OF men by the committee must be
unanimous and must be made over the
signature of the entire so members.
General Wood finds that the plan works
admirably. Lieutenant Biount has been
appointed to codify the Cuban laws.
The Cubans earnestly request General
Wood to send to Manzanillo food and
clothing. They declare there is much
suffering there, out private advices re-
ceived by General Wood deny abso-
lutely the stories Of restitution and de-
clare that work is obtainable. but that
the Cubans win not work. and he has
therefore refused to send the supplies
asked for.
Senior Rigney. one OF the largest
sugar planters in Cuba. who has ar
rived here from Manzanillo reports the
conditions there worse than ever The
insurgents. he asserts, refuse to grant
permission for the carrying on OF work
on the Plantations. and the Spanish
officials decline to furnish protection to
those desiring to work.
William Stakeman. before the war
American consul at Manzanllo. ar
rived here yesterday and paid visit
to General Wood. He recounted many
lawless acts on the part OF the insur-
gents. who. he declares, demand tribute
from every one, terrorize peaceful peo-
pie and threaten the confiscation OF the
property OF merchants and planters.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-10-01
THE WHITE FOLKS MOURNED, TOO.

Any colored person who presumes
that there are no good white people
in the South to-day should have been
present at the Second Baptist Church
of this city on Tuesday afternoon,
Sept. goth, when the funeral exercises
over JOHN WALKER WHITE (colored)
were taking place.
The church was well-nigh half-filled
wlh white ladies AMI gentlemen, who
shed tears of sympathy as the eloquent
pastor delivered most excellent ser
mon.
WHITE was sexton of the Centenary
NJ. E. Church, and was favorite
among the congregation. To such an
extent was this true, that two MEM
bers of the choir of that body sang q
duet.
The gray haired white divine mourn
sd over his bier, and with pent-up
emotion told OF the worth OF the faith
full man, who had gone on before.
There was no color. line on that
Tuesday. All barriers were cast aside,
and after the concluding words of the
pastor, the distinguished Rev. DR.. IT,
DOR walked from the rostrum, joined
the three stewards of his congregation
and they served as honorary pail bear
ers and led the way with the colored
pail bearers from the church and to
the tomb.
This teaches great lefson. It tells
a story that is of inestimable value to
persons of both races. Worth is rec.
ognized AMI the esteem OF the white
man of the South for the colored man
and the affection OF the colored man
for the white one is great mystery.
There is a bond OF union. which has
repealed all Of the attacks of the mis-
chievous demagogues of both races.
This ia why we are led to exclaim, that
the friendship of southern white man
is worth having and that Of the black
one inestimable.
Let as hope and pray that this token,
this indication of feeling away down
in the recesses of the white mems
heart msy increase, growing stronger
and stronger to the end of time.
The better class OF white people are
our friends, conscious of our many
faults, they are charitable in dealing
with US. Slavery had its curses and it
caused us to grow crooked at times,
when we might have grown straight.
But we rejoice in the knowledge that
throughout the Southland are to be
found God fearing white people who are
as sympathetic and loving towards us
as were the distinguished white pastor
of the Centenary NJ E. Church and the
loving members of his congregation
who paid that marked token of respect
aud esteem at the funeral OF all that
remained OF the faithful, old colored
sexton, JOHN WALKER WHITE. The
young white men of to-day may we'll
say of their old colored servants:
"But I've learned one thing, and it
cheers q man
In always a-doin' the best he can:
That whether, on the big book, a blot
Gets over a fellows name or not,
Whenever he does deed that's white
It's credited TO him fair and right,
An when you hear the great bugle's
notes,
An the Lord divides his sheep and
goats,
However they may settle my case,
Wherever they may fix my place,
Ny good old Christian NANNY. vou'll
see,
Will be sure to stand right up for
me-"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-10-01
BANK ROBBERS, BIG HAUL.
They Secure Close TO sig 900 and +
capo-One Suspect Captured.

They Secure Close TO sig 900 and Es-
cape-One Suspect Captured.
Flora, Ind. Sept. 2S-Between 2 and
o'clock in the morning the safe of the
Farmers bank was blown open by rob-
bers. who secured close to $4,000 and
made good their escape. Cashier Will
liam Lemon. who was aroused by the
noise Of the explosion and appeared
on the scene while the robbers were
still at work. was shot. but viii prob
ably recover. A posse OF citizens fol-
lowed the gang of robbers some dis
lance. but they got away on a handcar.
There were two terrific explosions. and
the bank building was almost wrecked.
Out of a mass of rumors regarding the
capture of the robbers the most re-
liable is that only one man has been
arrested. and he is in the county Jail
at Delphi. He had on his person two
watches and $3.50. Intense excitement
prevails throughout Carroll county
more because OF the shooting of the
cashier than OF the robbery, and the
guilty parties would probably be lynch
ed IL caught 1t is said that Of the
amount taken at least $1,000 was in
gold.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-10-01
Passed Away.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Sept. 22i, 1898.
Miss Elizabeth Whiting, the Young
est daughter of Mrs. Rachel Whiting
of Charles City County, Va. and sister
to Mrs. Martha Hawkins of Philadel-
phia, died saturday, the 18th inst, af-
ter sh ort illness OF Typhoid Malaria
ct Atlantic City, n. J.
She died 2 happy peaceful death and
her remains were taken to Virginia to
the home of her mother. She was Ito
have been married in December pres
ent year to Mr. Eddie Travers also of
Virginia but the grim monster death
cut short all expectations, while we
bow in humble submission to Almighty
God. We would add,
That tbs sun rises bright, to other
shine,
We remember how it formerly shone,
When we think of the day ana dream
of the hour,
And sigh for loved one that's gone.
By her sister,
MARTHA HAWKINS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-10-01
THE PLANET IN ENGLAND.

We received letter from London,
England containing an extract from
che editorial column of the Planet of
August 9th, 1895.
The editorial note to which special
attention was called reads as follow:
"Colored men, the prejudice against
as is on the increase. Let as close up
ranks, be friendly one with the other
and move forward"
The Englishman underscores it and
writes, "Good." He continues.
Eyes, until the colored people of the
United States of America do close IN
their ranks and form a sort of 'offen-
sive anC defensive union like the
Trades Union and the Knights of La
Dor, they will continue to be oppressed
and sighted.
Hitherto, they have been most I'M
wisely Indifferent TO this necessity.
An ENGLIsHMAN.
He encloses another note which says.
1.-THE PLANET can hardly render a
greater service TO the Colored Race of
she United States of America than per-
severingly TO urge strong compact
aohen5've and defensive union of their
people all over the states, into a BODY
that by its solid and wise organization
shall command (and enforce il need
BEL respect from the white population
and the state and central govern
E0ent."
To say more is to spoil the effect of
what has been said. AN English
pnaL" is tight.
Vol0red men, proceed along the lines
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-10-01

a power for good in his social. scholas-
tic and religious connections. and tru-
~ man whom it will be difficult to
replace.
AS principal of the Lincoln School,
Prot. Jones has made an enviable re.
cord and the task that devolves upon
the Board of Education in replacing
him is not an easy one.
Zoo much rain marred the success OF
the Emancipation Celebration day.
However, creditable street parade
was given despite the rain.
DR.. Haygood's eloquent address on
the Progress of the Colored Race"
was received with much enthusiasm.
The Banquet, Literary and Musical
Entertainment gwen in Germany Hall
was largely attended.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-10-01
Colombia WIN Oppose italy.

Kingston. Jamaica, Sept. 27.-Advices
from Carthagena. Colombia, state that
the Colombian government has finally
decided to decline 10 pay the Cerruti
claim. on the ground that the republic
is now able to produce ample evidence
of Cerruti's completely in the political
troubles that occurred in the country
in 1876 and 1885. The government. ac-
cording to the advices received. has
directed the president TO urge Italy to
agree to resubmit the case to arbi-
traticn, and will, in the event of fail
ing in this attempt. oppose force with
force TO the last extreme.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-10-01
THE WAR INVESTIGATORS.
To Thoroughly Investigate Charges
of NIismanagement.

To Thoroughly Investigate Charges
OF Mismanagement.
Washington, Sept. 26.-The commits
sion appointed by President Mckinley
to investigate the administration of the
war department in relation to it's con-
duct of the Hispano-American war be-
gan its labors formally today. The
commission effected an organization on
Saturday by electing General Grenvilie
M. Dodge president, Mr.. Richard
Weightman secretary and Major Ste
phen c. Mills. of the regular army
recorder.
The full commission is as follows:
Major General Granville NJ. Dodge, of
Iowa; Colonel ]. A. Sexton, of Illinois;
Captain E. p. Howell, of Georgia; Ma
1or General J. w. Wilson, chief of en-
gineers. of the United States army;
Charles DENLY, of Indiana. late min
lister to China; Ex-Governor Urban a.
Woodbury. of Vermont; Ex-Governor
James A. Beaver, OF Pennsylvania;
Major General A. lied. McCook, u. S.
A. (retired); DR.. Phineas S. Conner, of
Cincinnati.
That it is the presidents desire that
the inquiry should be rigid and search
ing was indicated by his statement to
the commission when it assembled at
the White House for a conference with
him on Saturday. No limit is placed
by the president upon the scope Of the
investigation. 1t is to include every
department of the army, and the presi-
dent assures the commission in ad-
vance that he will afford every ia
cility in his power for the prosecution
of the most searching inquiry into
into every part of the administration
of the war.
The sessions OF the investigators viii
be secret until the report is ready for
publication. z,z
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-10-01
PROF. WASHINGTON DENOUNCED

The Columbia, S. c., STANDARD OF
which A. @. OsBURN, d. D., and Prof.
J. r. WILSON are editors is mSrciless
in its criticism of BooKER 4. WASHING
TON, A. M.
1t says of his speech recently deliv-
cred in that city:
Briefly stated Prof. Washington
finds that there are some undesiI able
conditions existing among the colored
people which (but he does not men
ton this) is true OF human beings
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-10-01
Muraerous sr,nlster,s peath sentenc,

Fort Worth, Tex. Sept. 2S.-Rev. G.
e Morrison. pastor OF the Methodist
Episcopal church at Pan Handle City.
who has been on trial at Vernon for a
week on the charge of numbering his
wife on Oct. TO- 1897. was yesterday
found guilty and his punishment af-
fixed at death. Morrison administered
strychnine TO his wife after returning
from church. Before the death OF his
wife Morrison was engaged TO wed
Miss Annie Whittlesey. OF Topeka,
Kan, and when intercepted he was at
her home. 1t developed in the trial
that Morrison was infatuated with the
Topeka young lady. and he chose 10
put his wife out of the way in order
that he might marry Miss Whittlesey.
An appeal will be taken.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-10-01
From Wheeling, West Virginia.

Prof. J. McH. Jones, who has been
principal of the Lincoln School in this
city for the past seventeen years and
is known throu ghout the country rs an
educator secou d in ability to none of
his race, has been elected as principal
OF the Fern Iusiitute Of West Virginia.
This community, without regard to
color or creed. will learn with the most
sincere regret that Prof. Jones has de-
cided to leave Wheeling, He has been
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-10-01

We have received the report of Gen.
eral Manager G L. BLACKWELL, or the
A. NJ. z. Zion Publication House. 1t
covers a period of five months. The
receipts for this time were S5963. so
and expenditures $500 10. This is in
deed gratifying showing. The con-
Germ is prespering.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-10-01

WE congratulate Hon. J. @. NAPIER
upon his nomination for Congress in
the Sixth District of Tennessee. His
election would serve to emphasize the
fact that all classes recognize merit.
His nomination is an honor to the par
~ and credit to the race.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-10-01

General Graham on the Retired List.
Washington. Sept. 2S.-Major General
William NJ. Graham. United States Vol
unteers, commanding the Second army
corps. comprising the trops encamped
at Middletown. Pa. goes on the retired
list of the regular army, with the rank
of brigadier general. today by opera
ton of law. He will continue in his
present command, regardless of this
fact. however, at least until the aban-
donment of Camp Meade on account of
the cold weather.