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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
Colonel McCIuer to His Friends.

To the Patrons OF the Richmond Tele.
phone Company:
Upon assuming the managership OF the
Richmond Telephone Compary's ex-
change. desire thus publicly TO litter the
assurance that no effort will be spared TO
improve the exchange service. and inabe
IL satisfactory TO the subscribers. Ihe
same earnest attention to the details OF
the service, and the interests OF the COM
pany and their patrons that characters
lied my eighteen years service WIZ the
Southern Bell Company yill be wleldea
in behalf Of the new exchange
|. however, bespeak the kind indulgenca
and active cooperation Of every SUBJ
scriber. realizing that without their inte'-
Iieent aid and conscientious observance
OF the rules governing the service. my
efforts. or those of the employees gene"
rallv. will not avail to the extent deseri-
| respectfully request that all initial o.
verbal complaints be addressed. as here
tofore. TO the chief operator. Telephone
No. 1S0. but that complplnts regarding
continued or repeated defects In eitner
onparatus or service he addressed u mo
An writing. with full particulars as to t'nns
ond circumstances, that | may give mem
nv personal attention.
NV office telephone is No. 30 NY ~ 30
aence telephone No. 1898. Tie Bell tse'
nhones have been removed from ny resi-.
dence. canora, usnaYsr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
| VERY HARD FIGHTING
It Lasts from Eight O'clock a. N.
Until Sunset.
WE TAKE SPANISH 0UIWORKS.
Our Troops Now In Possession Of These
IniienchmentS.
SANTIAGO IN LESS THAN A MILE.
Americans Intrenchsd In New Position
and Considerably Reinforced.
LGWTOH and BATES CARRY FL CANEY
Their Forces Thr0Wu into Line and
in Front Oflhe City During be Night.
OUR CASUALTIES HEAVY.
They VIII be Above -Four Hundred,
General shnfter Reports, Not Many
Fatalities, However, Being Among
Them.

WASHINGTON. July 2.-The War De-
partment has received the following from
General Shafter, dated at Siboney:
Had very heavy engagement to-day,
which lasted from A. NJ. till sundown.
We have carried their outworks, and are
now in possession of them. There is now
about three-quarters of mile of open
country between my lines and the city.
BY morning troops will be entrenched
and considerable augmentation of forces
will be there.
General Lawtons Division and Gene
raj Batess Brigade have been engaged
all day in carrying FL Caney, which was
accomplished at L. NJ. VIII be in line
and in front of Santiago during the
night.
81 regret to say that our casualties will
be above 4Oo OF these not many killed.
(Signe0 "SHAFTER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
PEACE RUMORs "ABsURD."
So Says Premier Sagnstn-Spanish
Peace Petitions. However.

MADRID, July I, =. M.-Premier Sa-
gasta. in an interview in regard to the
peace rumors, said: They are absurd.
am astonished that any attention is paid
TO them. There will not be and cannot
be any discussion in regard TO this mat
ter. / affirm this absolutely. The gov
ernment cannot treat for peace now. That
action depends on developments. and the
government will not act until the proper
time"
While the Bishop of Barcelona has de-
clared in favor Of peace, the Bishop of
Segovla has issued "A pastoral letter in
favor of n holy war.
The chamber OF agriculture of BARGE
lena has again petltioned the government
in favor of peace. and the Central Com
mittee of the Socialist party has issued a
circular pointing out the folly of continu-
ing the war. in view OF the disproportion
OF the means of the combatants. and set
ting forth that the working people desire
peace.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
NO CHICAGO PAPERS TODAY.
Demand of Stereotype Union Leads
TO This situation.

CHICAGO. July 1.-The following bull
letin was posted at every Chicago news
paper Office this evening at 10 o'clock:
''At O'Clock this H'riday) evening the
stereotypt union notified the newspapers
of Chicago that unless their demands for
an increase OF wages from $3.50 TO 81 per
day. reduction Of the working day from
eight to seven hours, with payment at
the rate of 70 cents per hour for all over
time. and no other concessions. were at
once acceded to. they would refuse TO
return to work. In consequence Of this
action. the -. in common with all
other Chicago papers, will not appear Sa-
turday."
This action OF the newspapers was in
pursuance OF an understanding recently
entered into.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
FIRING on MANZANILLO.
spanish Report Serious Damage to
American Warship.

NADRID, July 1.-The impartial, Of
this city. to-day publishes a dispatch
from Santiago de Cuba, saying that four
American warships at o'clock this morn
ing opened fire upon Manzanillo, pro-
vince Of Santiago de Cuba. The dispatch
adds that the firing. which lasted an hour
twas answered by the Spanish gum
boats in the harbor, and 1t is further
said, "the Americans retired. with one
vessel seriously injured. as she was tow
ed away with her fires extinguished."
Continuing, the dispatch to the Impair
cial asserts that only one Spanish pea
SAINT was wounded during the lombard
ment.
OUR BALLOON AT SANTIAGO.
From the same source it is asserted
that the Americans used captive ball
loon yesterday in taking observations of
the Notifications Of Santiago de Cuba.
In conclusion, the Santiago dispatch
says foraging party of Americans fell
into an ambush yesterday, and that one
OF them was killed, though the others
escaped.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
LAwTON's MOVEMENT on CANEY.
Garcia'S Cubans Move With Him, Co
ing Almost mt JOg-TrOt.

Garcia'S Cubans Move With Him, Co
ing Almost mt JOg-TrOt.
Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press)
GENERAL LAwTON's HEADQUAR-
TIERS, RIO GUAMO, Thursday. June 3,
8 p. NJ, by the Associated Press Dis
patch-Bo Wanda, to PORT ANTONIO,
JAMAICA. July /, p. NJ, filed KING
sTON. JAMAICA, July /. $50 A. M.-Day-
light tomorrow Frday) will see a move
ment OF the Fifth Division, under General
I,awton, to new base north and east
of Santiago, All this morning General
Garcia's Cubans have been moving from
their hill camp on the east, and have
been passing headquarters almost at a
jog trot.
Assuming that 1000 men will be deployed
on the northeast, the American advance is
one mass of network, which is now
drawing closer around the doomed city.
General Lawton's men will move at
daylight.
General Lawton and his command viii
first take Caney. 4 slight skirmish is
expected. but nothing serious. the cap
tured spacifcos" all alleging that the
spanish main force. which was here four
davs ago. has now been Withdrawn to
Santiago, in pursuance of a geseral plan
Of concentration.
IJNAREs's RETREAT EXPLAINED.
Spies report General Linares's continu-
Gus retreat from Baiquiri TO Santiago.
This plan is said to be much against his
own wishes, but to have been forced upon
him by his superior officer, General Toral,
commanding at Santiago. 1t is evident
that the Spanish stand Is to be made in
side the strong entertainments about the
city. With well-armed men. eager for
final clash, this stand might we'll be des-
perate. The temper Of the Spaniards is
hard to ascertain. Owing TO the Cubans'
p,ased estimate OF Spanish ability. they
predict a merely nominal resistance, but
the Americans think otherwise. At any
rate the Spanish are eating horses. and
the civilians are gathering mangroves in
a suburban wood. where some twenty of
them have been captured by an American
patrol. The Spaniards have, therefore.
the spur of hunger. Whether it has
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
Ocean View,

under the management Of Lee & Erskine,
is meeting with great success this sea-
son. The hotel is much improved, and
number Of Richmond people are stopping
there Fireworks every Thursday eve
ming. Great preparations are being made
for the Fourth Of July Monday). Mr.. II.
Lancaster Williams Of this city, the pres
ident Of the Norfolk and Ocean View Rail-
way Company, has spent much time
and money In fitting up and beautifying
the hotel and grounds. The ballroom
presents a gay and lively appearance
nightly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
Fourth- Rates via Norfoih
and Western Hallway.

Excursion tickets Will be sold to al
mountain and seashore resorts reached
via the Norfolk and Western railway at
one and one-third fares for the rounds
trip. Special, reduced rates TO Norfolk,
virginia Beach, and Lynchburg. Tickets
on sale July 2d, 3D. and ith. good TO re-
turn until July T. 1881 For fun lnforma-
ton apply TO the Richmond transfer
Company, 900 east Main street: -. ",
carter Ticket Agent, Byrd-Street Union)
nanot or ut companys office. corner
Ninth and Main streets.
r. w. COURTNEY.
District Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
VA. BEACH, NORFOLK. OCEAN VIEW
And Old Point via c. & o., Fourth OF
July.

The Chesapeake and Ohio will sell round
trip tickets to Virginia Beach July Cd,
80. and 4th. limited for return to. July
7th. for $3.50.
The Chesapeake and Ohio will have a
special train leave Richmond July fth at
$50 A. NJ Returning, leave Old Point
at 1O:3O p. NJ. July 4th. arriving at Rich
mond. midnight. 81 round trip. Virginia
Beach passengers holding tickets via
Chesapeake and Ohio can catch this train
ar Old Point. On above dates Chesa-
peake and Ohio win also sell round trip
tickets to Old Poix, So; Norfolk. 1926.
and Lynchburg. $. and at reduced rates
to all points reached by Chesapeake and
Ohio.
The usual Sunday Outing Train, with
parlor-car, will leave Richmond. July
3D.. at $50 A. NJ, and leave Old Point.
returning. at p. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
REDUCED RATES
To Washington and Return via
Richmond, Fredericksburg a. Poto-
mae u. r., Account National Edu-
cRtfOpuI Association.

on July 4th to 7th, inclusive. the Rich
mond. Fredericksburg and Potomac rail-
road will sell round trip tickets OF iron
clad signature form to Washington, ID.
c.. and return at rate of one fare for
the round trip, plus 81 membership fee.
account OF National Educational Asso-
citation. Round trip from Richmond, In
Guiding membership fee. $3.50.
For particulars as to limit and exten-
sion Of limit apply to Richmond Transfer
Company. SOB east Main street; Ticket
Agent. Byrd-Street Station, or c. A. Tay-
lor. Traffic Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
TRILBY EXCURSION
To Norfolk, Virginia Reach, ana
Ocean View,

next Sunday, July 3d. through TO Nir-
ginia Beach and Ocean View without
change. A solid vestibule train; new
rail and a slack balasted track, which
makes the ride clean and nice. Round
trip fare to Norfolk, 81; Ocean View N.l5,
and Virginia Beach. SIS. Train leaves
Byrd-street QJnion) Station at $50 A. NJ. !;
returning. leave Virginia Beach p. NJ;
Ocean View. $50 p. NJ. and Norfolk at
7:3O p. NJ. Stops at Petersburg. Waverly.
and Suffolk for passengers. Tickets sold
on train for all of these places.
NICHE & ADAMS, Managers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
The Fourth-of-Juiy Trip to west
Paint Va,

will offer an opportunity for many oi OUT
Richmond people TO have pleasan'
days outing. aud many OF our best cur
zens will avail themselves OF this oppor-
tunity. This will be a personaiiy-con
Quoted trip, and everything VIII De so q :
ranged as to make the trip pleasant
one. Good music will be furnished.
The Terminal Hotel will furnish diiiher
for 80 cents Their bill OF fare Wlil pe
made up Of all the delicacies OF the sea-
son. including fresh fish, oysters crabs
etc. Their clam-chowder Will be spe-
cialty. and they will serve oysters I'M
mediately from the York river that Will
make your mouth water. Meal tickets
can be had OIL train.
Fare for the round-trip, only 70 cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
=, ,he Di,pntrh,s War y

We desire TO inform our patrons tnas
we will offer 10 them for a few days ions-
er the Dlspatchs War Map. II ~ tho
most condensed, and at the same tirae
most comprehensive pocket-nap that has
ever been issued. II includes Cuba, FL the
west indies. tho Philippines. east cos.st ~
china, Korea. Japan, together With spai.i.
Western Europe, and United states. Nsu-
ed TO any address for ten cents cW ~
coin. Stamps not received. Address
Map Department the Ricbmoni pispatch.
Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02

broken sheir Sighting spirit few days
may tell.
The CAPTURE of caney. and possibly the
occupation of It's commanding plateau, is
now thought to be the limit Of tc-mor-
rows movement.
General Lawton's command carries pro-
vision SUFFICIENT to last until July 4. With
the present supply train service continu-
Ing without any accident. he will easily
have food enough to last till July 18th. BY
that time, according to well-informed
officer, and perhaps sooner. Santiago will
be taken. e.
TO TURN SPANISH FLANK.
This move OF the Fifth Division will
completely turn the Spanish eastern flank.
General Kent's command will be able to
move UP parallel TO its present position,
acting as O wall against the horde OF
Spaniards from three strong lines south
and east. Should serious effort be made
10 prevent General Lawtons gaining the
desired plateau, and the Spanish interior
force thereby be weakened, General Kent
and General Wheeler may be thrown for
ward, and a general engagement be pre-
cipitated.
A large detail has been at work all day
improving military road TO Caney. with
a view OF the artillery and the supplies
OF the other forces cutting through the
woods parallel to the old Santiago road.
1t is also possible that this opening may
bring the siege-guns inland from the rail-
way, that is now working up the coast
in the hands OF our troops.
AMERICANS FULL OF FIGHT.
The condition of the American troops
is excellent The men are full of snap,
and eager for the big fight. In prepara-
ton for the final assault upon Santiago,
sixty tried men In each brigade, nom
commissioned officers and privates, have
been promoted to be wire-clippers, and
they will precede the first firing line
about 2oO or 3Oo yards. for the purpose of
cutting the barbed-wire fences of OBJ
struction to the way into the city. Their
mission is most hazardous one, as they
will be exposed to the fire OF our own
men. as well as that of the enemy.
The "pacihcos" who have been brought
into the American camp during the last
few days are in a pitiable condition.
Men, WOlHen, ~Au cHiiufeh are dDsolu'ciy
starving, and they welcome American
shelter.
OBSERVATION BALLOONS.
General Shefter has established his
headquarters. with General Lawton, and
to-day hoisted the crops flag there. To-
day the signal corps used observation
balloons, obtaining a perfect visw Of the
Spanish entrenchments, the city, and
the harbor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
THE SPANISH RETREAT.

They Lenye Their Intrenchmcnts
and Withdraw into the City.
Copyright. 1858, by the Associated Press.)
S1BONEY. July /. $3.50 p. NJ. via PLA-
VA DEL ESTE. GUANTANAMO BAY
At l o'clock this afternoon. after five
hours terrific fighting. the Spanish began
TO leave their intrenchments and retreat
into the city. Mang .Arccricens were
wounded. and are Jefng brought in. one
man had both arms shot of. and was
wounded In the hip. but was laughing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
C. & o. PLEAsEs UNCLE SAM.
OFFER of COmpnny's Freight Fleet for
War, at Actual Cost.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-The govern
ment Is highly gratified at an offer re-
ceived from the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad Company. rendering the War
Department the feet OF fine freight
steamers owned By that company, and
plying between Newport News and Eu-
rome. at the actual cost of the vessels,
with provision for restoring them 10 the
company when the department has no
longer need of them, at a figure eminentiy
reasonable. There are seven of these
ships, and they are peculiarly well adapt
ed to the needs of the government. being
fitted for the safe transportations OF cat
tie and horses.
AvAILABLE AT ONCE.
All of the ships which are now engaged
in the trade between Newport News and
England will have returned to the United
States within three days. and some Of
them are available now, II wanted. The
flagship OF the fleet Is the Rapidan. capa-
ble of carving 500 or 800 head Of live
stock. or 1900 tons OF freight. The
other vessels of the fleet are the Kappa
hammock the Greenbrier. the Kanawha.
the Shenandoah. the Appomattox. and the
chickahomiry They are of about $500
tons gross burden, and are steel ships
OF the first-cinss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02

In order to co,l from their own golfers.
The San Francisco has entered the canal
GONE TO SEA"
LONDON, July LA dispatch to LIoyd's
from Port Said. dated lc:io to-day. says
that the Paayo. Emperador Carlos Quin-
to, Osado. Patricia. Buenos Ayres. isia
de Panay. Rapido. San Francisco. Isla de
Luzon. aad San Ignace de Loyola have
gene to sea.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
Keats Them All.

Il cents round-trip 10 Norto.k. Old
Point. or Newport News Saturday to-
night. Ladies or children, SOC.
$50 round-trip any Monoay. Wednes-
dav. or Friday to above places.
IL is hot in Cuba, hot here but always
pleasant on the steamer Pocahontas.
Pocahontas leaves 10 p. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
fCP-( rgunp.

Leave your orders early at William I.
Schmidts for the best Ice Cream in the
city. They will be carefully hiled ana
promptly delivered New Phone, oVl.
old Phone. 9a6. AZ east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
Cutting scrnp- on BYRD Island.

Willie wilkins. a negro boy. eot into a
row on BYRD Island last night. and was
quite badly cut on the head and arms.
He was unable TO say who cut him. He
was taken 10 the almshouse for tre&t-
ment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
REDUCED RATES ACCOUNT 4th JULr

Via Richmond Fredericksburg ana
Potomac ~. IL.
Round-trlp tickets between points on
this line and TO Alexandra ana Washlhg-
ton will be on sale at reduced rates Juiy
od and Cd. and for morning trains July
4th; final limit July Z, 1898.
Round-trip rates from Richmond to
Fredericksburg ......''. ''''''''s-' 'oo ,D
Ivosbington .... .. StSj
Continuous passage tickets, good gong
only on date OF sale. c. A. TAYLOR,
Traffic Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02

1t is a f.ct that the English soldiers
use DIR. sloges1's Angostura Bstters as
preventive OF all troubles OF tne
digestive organs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
Concert mt Lakeside PARK.

The Ladies Orchestra viii give con-
cert az Lakeside Park on Saturday sun
day. and Monday afternoons from 10 s
o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
Pineapp,c snsw.

81 per gallon. is most delicious and re-
freshing. Order by New Phone, 5ol: Old
Phone. 9s6, or at W. c. schmidrs. AZ
east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
-
IridaY HnIf HOIidny,

The Meyer Store, corner fousne1 an"
Broad. will close every FRIDAY q, s's
- eive their employees half holiday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02

July 18th. Steiner Pocahontas. See hnnd-
bills for the array OF talent and sha
galaxy CT beauty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02

The store OF Temple. Pemberton, corde.
& Co. will be closed all day Monday
July 4th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
Closed July 4th.

The store of Temple, Pemberton, Cordes
& Co. will be closed all Jay MONDAY
Juiy 4th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
The Meather.

@ WASHINGTON, July l-Forss
1Silp cast for Saturday:
For yirginia and North caro>
iina--Fair weather; higher tenn,
perature; southeriy winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
81 RICHMOND TO NORFOLK,
July 18th, via Norfolk and Westerr
Railway.

Tickets on sale for CANNON-BALL'
TRAIN. leaving Richmond at A. NJ
and good TO return on all trains July
5. 1895. For full Information apply to
Richmond Transfer Company, B. q. Car
ter Ticket Agent. Byrd-street station.
or at companys Office. corner Ninth ana
Main streets. Phone 4S.
r. w. COURTNEY.
District Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
AvAILABLE AT ONCE.
CAMARA LEAVES PORT SAID.
Has He Moved Outside to Coal, or
Gone to Sea:

PORT SAID. July i.-Admiral camara's
ships have moved outside Of the harbor,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02

ru,ycE OF SPANISH RETREAT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02

.u,,,oritlcS Trying 10 shape Events
So That Shaftcr Will Capture Lin
ares's Army rs Wen us Santiago
city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02

Or,isB at Washington Have Conf
t,rcs il Skaters Skill and Energy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02

IgFBICgyS EAGER FOR ACTION.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02

OUR CASUALTIES HEAVY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02

= fiv.s Our Ken Advantage Of ObSerY-
hg Wido Sweep Of Country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02

Their Forces Thr0Vn into Line and
in Front of!he City During be Night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-28
THE COLORED MANS ATTITUDE.

In ST. Marks Methodist Episcopal Church (co-
ored) last night the Rev. William II. Brooks de
livered a sermon the complications between this
country and Spain. Mr.. Brooks said among other
things:
Peace purchased at the sacrifice OF truth and
honor Is not peace. War like corporal punishment
however should he a last resort. When every
thing else has failed. then war. But let II be war,
and sham
THE relations between the United States and
Spain are terribly strained. Events have fallen
thick and fast. like rain. swelling the current Of
mistrust, disgust and Indignation Combustlbles
are all about us; all that Is needed is the match
These are times for sohers thought aim Judgment
and deliberate action. The statesman and not the
politician should be In the front. The Church and
not the saloon must caution as TO the duty Of the
people. -Dui
The whole history OF Spain Is written In blood.
disgrace and shame. She has prosecuted Chris
tians been unfair to learning, bloodthirsty TO
other nations cruel toward her subjects, heartess
to her foes treacherous with her neighbors. false
to her allies a curse to her age and an abomina-
ton the world. She is the occasion. II not the
cause Of Borrowing homes throughout this land;
OF broken hearted mothers, dsconsolate widows,
Upon her skirt Is the blood OF many brave and
But is this Nation ready to punish Spain for
her inhumanity? He that Is without sin among
this Nation purge itself OF blood before trying to
purge others In South Carolina. Frasier B. Baker.
thirty-hve years after the war, In the full dis
charge OF his duty TO this United States in the
dead OF night had his home burned over hrp. his
life taken his family outraged and HIS baby Killed
in the arms OF its mother.and all for the only
crime that God permitted him to be born black.
The Tribune well said that It was the work of saw
ages and not murderers. But this kind Of National
disgrace is not limited 10 South Carolina. We read
OF these matters frequently. 1t has shown to
what depths men can stoop. even in America.
ut is the false sentiment Of this country that
makes such a crime possible A fair. impartial
ana lust sentiment does not exist toward all the
people The press, both religious and secular, with
a few honorable exceptions. either condones or
pa sses over such crimes Many pulpits lend their
Quiet approval else only make feeble resist
ance.
but war is sometimes the forerunner OF peace
and the extraordinary sometimes happens. In case
or war between this country and Spain the colored
man will be true TO himself and loyal to his coun-
try