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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-21
Madrid, May 21--Mid-
night-lt is asserted that
Admiral Cervera's squadron
has left Santiago de Cuba.
CALLED 1T A VICTORY.

Spnntnrds Very Much Pleased mt
ccrvcr.'s Success.
Madrid, May POS a. NAT 10 o'clock
last night the minister OF marine, Captain
Aunon. received dispatch from Admiral
Cervera, in command Of Cape Verde squad
ron fleet, 1t read:
Santiago dc Cuba, May 19-This morning
| have without incident entered this port
accompanied by the squadron.
Cervera.
The minister of marine Immediately went
to the residence OF the premier, Senior Sa-
gasta. and gave this communication He
then proceeded to the palace for the pur
pose of informing the queen regent. but
her majesty had. already retired and the
news was conveyed to her by the Infants
Isabella.
Captain Aunon then went 10 the ad-
miralty and cablcd his congratulations TO
Admiral Cervera on his arrival at Santiago
de Cuba.
Admiral Cervera says In a cable dis
patch from Santiago de Cuba that he did
not sight any American ships during the
voyage He announces that the crews of
his ships are in perfect health and enthusi-
astc
Continuing the dispatch says: The block
aiding vessels quickly left on the approach
of the squadron, whose arrival has created
the greatest excitement and enthusiasm at
thronged the quays and cheered our sailors,
Hayana's relief at the safe arrival OF the
fleet is very great. as it was feared the
American ships which left the blockade had
gone to intercept the Spanish fleet. 1t is
now believed the Americans fled in order
to avoid reverse.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-21
SOMETHING VERY BIG
Will Dcvelop at Key Nest. Where
There Is Great Activity.
NO NEWS OF IT IS PERMITTED.
1t Has Some Connection with the
Spanish Fleet.
DONS HAVE THE BEST OF 1T.
The American Fleet Will Have to BE
Divided
IF II IS HOPED TO CATCH THEM.
'spRntnrds Arc Mnncuveriug to Get
the Advnntagc--Havann Is Now
Completely Isolated.
The American Fleet Will Have to BE
Divided
IF IT IS HOPED TO CATCH THEM.

New York, May 2O.-A
Key West special to the Eve.
ming Post says: Events of
surprising interest are ex-
pected to develop near here
within twenty-four hours.
Details of important move.
ments projected are not per.
mitted to pass the censor.
Especial Dispatch to The Post and New York
Herald, Copyright, lSss, by lames Gordon
Bcnnctt)
Key West Fla, May 90 This has been
far from quiet day anoat and ashore.
but what is going on | shall make no at
tempt to explain. The results will be
known when the Spanish fleet is met.
! find naval officers skeptlcal about the
news that the Spanish fleet Is at Santiago
dc Cuba, but this disbelief Is based en-
trely on The fact that the announcement
comes from Spanish source. II 1t be
truc, neyer'hsisa's tho usvy regards /, as
a bit of characteristics strategy. Tho
Spanish fleet II II be there, the navy men
say, Is safe from attnek by sea. because
the harhUr Is a pocket. AT the same ti,ne
TO bottle it up would require a force quite
as strong as that which went to Porto
Rico. Thus the Spaniards have probably
made II necessary 10 divide our fleet, aud
undoubtedly they hope to keen a part OF 1t
at Santiago de Cuba, il we see I'll to send
war vessels there. and another part in
front OF Havana.
Apparently they think we will lose sight
OF the Belayo and her sister ships. now
about ready to cross. IL IL no. probable,
navy officers say that General Banco even
now knows OF the arrival Of the feet They
says no. only has tho cable at Cienfuegos
been cut but that the lanl lines between
Santiago and Havana have been interrupt
ed BY the insurgents, Thus Havana il
Isolated except for the Key West cable.
where a censor sits BY tho key
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-21
OTHER ENEMIES THAN SPAIN.
Evidence Accommodating Against Both France
and Germany Rapidly
Especial Dispatch to The post)

Especial Dspathto
OF neutrality and oil
eventually which
may n allies OF Spain
found openly fighting for her
United
GreaB has implied
in
combine
should
Temporary advantage
between opposing fleets Indian
public vdencpg In
Of the
ohavepo
Russian
he
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-21
REMARKABLE SUICIDE.
Tailor Drives Needles Into His Body,
One Through The Heart.

Bloomington, H. May 2o.-John Vein
berg, tailor aged 80, believed to have rela-
tives in Springfield III, was found lying
dead in his room. An autopsy disclosed a
remarkable means OF sucide--nine needles
sticking into his body, evidently having
be en- driven in by himself with hammer
or some similar instrument Eight OF the
needles were rusty, having been in his
body some time, but the ninth was bright
and had been driven through his heart
causing instant death. Weinberg was al
dicted to morphine.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-21
NORTHERN PREsByTERIANs.
sunday Observance Wns the 'h'ef
Tonic of Discussion.

TOPIC ut DtscUSSIU"'
Winona. Ind. May 20.-Sunday otssrv-
ance was the obstruction to smooth s'u'
ing at today's session of the Presbyterian
general assembly. After sending fraternai
Greetings to the Southern and Cumberland
Presbyterian churches, the matter OF SAP
hath observance was taken up. TWO reso-
ntions were adopted. the first declaring
The sabbath to be of perpetual orsdniza
ton by law OF God Sunday travel by MN
isters came to the front and was as
nounced. Resolutions on the suplec, Wer
nressnted and finally after some hours q
discussion the whole matter was referred
back to the committee for further consid-
Grafton and future rerort.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-21

Detroit. Mich, May 2o.--aon. Thomas w.
Palmer, ex-minister 10 Spain, in an inter-
view today said he did not consider the
spanish navy at all formidable Mr.. Palmer
said he thought Admiral Cervera's squat
ron was no match for either OF the squad
rons commanded by Sampson and Schley
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-21

Cotton neIt bulletin
Central
prol,n Utilities.

Washington, May 2o.-Eastern Texas and
Louisiana-Fair: southerly winds.
Western Texas and New Mexlco-Fair;
westerly winds
Arkansas-Fair weather. southerly winds.
Oklahoma and Indian Territory--Fair; west
crly winds
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-21
THE FIGHTING SHIPS LOCATED.


be wholly offensive II is proposed to
prosecute them with the greatest vigor and
to follow up without delay any advantages
that they may produce.
Naturally the first step to be taken has
for its object the destruction of tho Span
ish feet, aud once this is accomplished
the rest will he comparatively simple.
have good reason to believe that the
combined fleet. consisting OF three battle
ships, one second class hattleship and two
armorcd cruisers will leave Key West to-
morrow for Santiago dc Cuba. The raval
war board has been notified 20 protect
the blockading squadron. The four mont
tors, tho Puritan Amphitritc, Terror and
Miantonomoh. viii be retained 20 perform
this work, and naval expert with whom
| talk today pointed out that their proper
station is directly in the Yucatan channel.
between IuDu anu lurdluN.
In addition to this distribution of ships
the department has placed scouts in front
OF Santiago de Cuba which will report to
the department any change In the position
OF Spanish ships. The Minneapolis. which
can readily destroy any of the torpedo
boat desiroyors that NAV be cont against
her. is ono OF the vessels engaged on this
duty, and she is assisted by one of the
ono can follow the Spanish foet. should it
leave the harbor, tho other can steam to a
telegraph station aud report the movement,
The scouts viii be of invaluable assist
ancc. Moving to the westward down tho
old Bahama channel will steam the armor-
clads under Rear Admiral Sampson
Should thu Spanish fleet learn of his in
tention nnd start for Havana through the
Yucatnn chenrel, their way will be dis
|, puted BY the nrritors, aided bv the yea
sells of the bockIding squadron, and the
American force will he reinforced as soon
rs possible by the srmorcads Should the
Spanish start to the northward for the
purpose OF bombardng a coast town. Fear
| Admiral Sampson, being to the northward
| would be able TO cut them off before they
can leave the bahama islands
Should they determine to remain In the
| harbor OF Santiago do Cuba. there will be
| 10y In Washington for such action VII
mean, the officials confidently predict. thu
broeklng OF SPANS naval backbone.
Eight hundred miles separates Key Yves
and Santiago de cuba so that three d2y'
must olapse before the American Feet car
reach the present position OF Spanish men
of war. By that time. it Is believed, the
| spanIards will have taken on board anS
| necessary supplies, will have obtained IRON
captain General Blauco by wire any noees-
sary suggestion concerning the Joint opera
tions Of the Spanish army and VIII be reahy
either to give battle 10 the American
squadron or run away
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-21
ALLEGED SPANISH SHIPS.
No Attention Is BEING Paid to the
New England Rumors.

Especial Dispatch to The POST
WASHINGTON, May 20.-The state depart
uent has received assurances that the va
rious reports OF Spanish warships being
seen off the coast near Halifax are sup
nosed To be inspired by Spanish emissares
- tho hone that the flying squadron might
be diverted from it's work in Cuban waters
For this reason little attention is bsii's
raid to the rumors now arriving about once
an hour. Until tangible evidence is pre-
sented that there are hostile vessss OH
the northern coast. the ships OF the Ameri-
can navy will be kept where there rs WIZ
for them to do.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-21

London. May 2o-The report OF the ar
rival Of Admiral Cervera's feet at santiaeo
de Cuba. has revived the interest OF Lon
don in the war. All the Information thus
far comes from Spanish sources and there
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-21

Gibraltar May 20.The Spanish govern.
ment has decided 10 reinforce strongly the
Spanish lines and the towns OF San Rogue
Algierras and Tarlfa A thousan infantry
arrived yesterday evening at San Rogue.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-21
Italian wnrship. sighted.

ST. Thomas. Danish West indies May
2O.-Thc Dutch cruiser Frlesland has ar
rived here from the Azores Islands. 1t IA
said that five Italian warah:?5 Will rem
devious here at the end OF lss present
month
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-21
|ATHER INFORMATION.
asst Nights Readings.

PAY Nights Readings.
OF high pressure which was cen
zoe South Atlantic and East Gulf
alsht has remained about station
fea OF low pressure extends from
oraska southwark to Abilene, with
Ter below 29.T0 inches. The weather
yer the South Atlantic and East
and West Texas. while it is gea-
" cloudy TO cloudy elsewhere. A
VINO velocity Of thirty-six miles
outheast is reported from Corpus
powers are reported from the upper
and Missouri valleys.
eherul UuscrvntiOn..
gas tssen ny the United State.
uNau g. y. III. 7Sln meriuisa
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-21

Is much speculation as to why the spanish
authorities permitted the news 10 he pub
ltshed and telegraphed from Madrid
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-21
rit,hurh Lee 10 the Front

Washington, May 90 Major fitNnus"
Lee who is to command the Seventh army
corps now being modified at Tampa lett
Washington today for Richmond, Va.
whence he VIII proceed In day or two to
Florida. From Richmond General Lee VIII
be accompanied to Tampa by his son, Fit2-
hugh Lee, Jr.. who la to be one OF his
aides.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-21
Ecvry Move Ntw Will Be an Of
tensive One.
GOING AFTER THE SpANlARDS
Cervsras Ships Arc to BE Chased
Tor Fight.
THE BLOCKADE WILL CATCH THE NJ
If tho DOns Try IN Make for Havana
when Thcy Learn the Amcri-
leans Arc Coming.

Especial Dispatch to The Post and New York
Herald. Copyrighted, 1895. by James Cor
don RnnnnII /
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-21

1aNcH " tne UnIteu 5tHtcs
|uNau 81 = y. III. 7Sln meriuiaA
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-02
YOUNG AT SIXTY.
Chairma

Serene comfort and happiness in ad.
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Their hard lives, their liability TO Sc
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bine to shorten the period Of usefulness
and fill their later years with suffering.
Mrs. Pinkham has done much 70 mako
women strong. She has given advice
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ner of the earth there is constantly COM
ing the most convincing statements
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The present Mrs. Pinkham's expert
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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-02
CEN REPORT
Of Destruction: Of his Fleet Por-
warded TO Madrtd-Ffr~t Submitted
to our Navy Department.


Washington, July 28.-Admiral Ger
vera has forwarded 20 the Spanish
government through the French am
bassador his full report OF the naval
engagement which res lited In the an
Inhalation Of the Spanish feet The
report Is very long, covering many
pages in the admiral's own writing,
and is even a more elaborate treatment
OF the great engagement than that Of
Admiral Sampson In his report 20 the
navy department
Through the vicissitudes OF war.
Admiral Cervera's report, although
addressed TO the Spanish minister Of
marine, was submitted first TO the
American navy department, in order
that the precautions might be taken
usual In communications passing be-
tween prisoners OF war and the enemy's
government The examination made
by the naval authorities here was sole
ly for the purpose OF precaution, and
care was ken not TO intrude into
b privacy OF the document beyond
this necessary inspection. II was then
sent TO Ambassador Cambon TO be for
warded to the Spanish admiralty. The
strictest secrecy has been observed
while the document has been in
transit, and. in order to avoid o n
jectural stories as TO the contents OF
the reports, IL can be stated that no
intimation as to its contents has been
Allowed TO escape from the few per-
sons through whose hands IL has
passed en- route TO the Spanish min
lister Of marine. II the Cervera report
ever reaches the public IL will be
through the Spanish government.
though 1t is probable that the report
is not Of a character likely TO be made
public at Madrid.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-02
England our Ally

London. July 29.-The Daily Mall
says this morning: with the re-
markable speech of United States Sen
ator Davis, OF st. Paul. two peoples
have buried the past. Senator Davis
speech IL a final and complete answer
TO the speech of Mr.. Chamberlain at
Birmingham. England has no need
to go whiping for an alliance. For
some yeafs her navy has been
strengthened, the oversee possessions
OF America must be held more or less
on sufferance, with the certainty that
the British feet Is on the side of our
kinsmen. all peril to the United States
vanishes.
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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-02
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y hAs e'hA -
+. NJ. SIM MONS.
Chairman.


Rockingham. y. G., July rs. 1898.
Dear Sir: Your favor was AMI led
me in Raleigh in which O ask for a
copy OF the report Of the supcrintcnd-
trt of the states prison for the year
1897. This report has been made to-
the board and | believe will he in the
hands Of the governor I'm a very short
while. ! would respectfully suggest
that. when this Is the case. YOU can
secure q copy at The execute" Office.
1f a copy Is sent me here. | will gladly
forward IL TO you. II not / VIII he Clad
to serve you when / return TO Raleigh
again. Ncr= truly yours.
(Signed) CLAUDITS DOCkERY.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-02

anc,al condition OF the institution by
the in ventory and accounts of the su-
nerinte, 'dent, and also the condition
ard residence OF the convicts. The an
nuaI repm-t shall also contain the
prices paid for the principal supplies
and received for the principal pro-
ducts each mon. tn. and also a classif-
cation OF persons on the pay roll. with
the rate OF wages .,afd to each From
the whole number printed for distrtbu-
ton. 200 copies OF suGh annual report
shall be preserved for use OF the gen
eral assembly.
Assuming as a matter OF course that
your board has complied with such n
plain provision OF the law anc that the
report required by this section has
long since been made and printed I beg
that You will do me the favor 10 send
me a cop by the bearer ~ this note.
i also beg that you will at the earil-
est practical moment cause a copy OF
the inventory required by the first part
Of the section TO b. made and for
warded - ne.
l have the honor To be.
Very truly yours.
+. VI. SIMMONS.
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Raleigh, y. G. July Ia. 1895.
Hon. Jno. II. Smith. Commissioned OF
Agriculture. Raleigh. y. G.
Dear Sir: I beg that you will cause
to be furnished me at the earliest
practicable day the following infor-
nation concerning the administration
Of the department OF agriculture.
to-wit.:
A list OF all the officers and EN-
ployes OF the department giving the
name 81 each. the date OF his election
or appointment. the designation and
place or his employment, the date OF
the creation OF such Office or place.
the character and nature OF his SCR
vices. and his monthly compensation.
Also the amount Of the gross re-
ceipts of the department for the year
beginning June 30. 1897. and ending
June 80. 1895. together with "A detailed
statement showing the disbursements
for the same period Of time and the
purposes for which the expenditures
were made.
Thanking you in advance for a
prompt reply giving the desired infor-
nation. / am.
Very truly yours,
r. NJ. SIMMONS.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-07-29
WHOSE FAULT IS IT?

An Occurrence That VIII Interest
Many Readers In Honolulu.
II, when the fog horn warns the
mariner to sheer of the coast he still
hugs the shore and wreck upon 1t.
whose fault is It? II the red switch
light is up and the engine driver deli
berately pulls ahead and pitches into
another train. blame the driver. II
careless workman will In spite OF
warning, try to find out how many
teeth buzz-saw has, and the saw
tries to find out how many fingers the
workman has, blame the workman, not
the saw. II a sick man knows that a
certain medicine is doing him good and
he carelessly neglects to use 1t, blame
the man. not the medicine. II Homo
lulu people, who have kidney COM
plant and backache will not use
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills when
they are Endorsed by scores OF people
blame the people, not the indorsers.
Read this Endorsement:
Mrs. c. J. Thomas, Of 23s Chestnut
street. Scranton. Pa, says. II have
been troubled with MY back and a
weakness in the region Of the kidneys
for nine or ten years. The pain In
the small OF my back went up into
my head and caused fearful headaches.
I was nearly always lame and stiff in
the morning when ] got up and 1t was
with difficulty that could get around.
1t hurt me every time any muscle OF
my back was put into motion, like
stooping over or standing n long time
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1898-07-29

Crook. vice president for Hawaii; r.
w. Hardy, vice president for Maui; J.
n. Taggard, vice president for Oahu;
J. X. Burkett, vice president for
Kauai; n. L. Lennon. Of Oahu, secre-
tary and treasurer. Executive Com
mittee-John A. Moore, of Waikiki;
Miss Lampman and Armstrong Smith,
of Oahu, and President Scott and Sec
rotary Burkett.
Professor Scott gave an interesting
short talk on Child Study" Teach
ers Of the different islands reported
on the work Of their respective sub
associations during the year. Colonel
Parker's Talks on Teaching" was
unanimously adopted as the special
book to study during the ensuing per-
iod.