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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-12
Has Spain a Future?

Probably the greatest blessing that
can befall Spain will be the loss of all
her colonies. They nave been the
source of her troubles, the cause of her
national decline. They nav brought
the curse of gold upon her. They have
diverted the energies and the expendi-
lures of her people from her own needs
at home. Spain has magnificent in
ternal as yet u~ndeveloped.
Let the energies of her people once be
directed within, and they will under
stand what obstacles a blocked the
way so long. Reforms will follow.
Abuses will be swept away Popular
enlightenment will come. With the
passing of Spain's colonial might will
dawn the renascence of Spain.
AS to commercial prosperity, that
should continue upon truer lines under
the new conditions. Spanish CONNER
cial interests in Mexico are now on a
healthier basis than they have been
in Cuba for long years past, for in the
daughter state they are pampered by
favoritism and privilege. Independent
intercourse with the several colonies,
and lines Of trade will shape themselves
naturally and ~legitimately. Ancient
cancor will gradually disappear, and
Spanish commercial energy may be
depended upon to secure room for it's
exercise. Spain, regenerate, will be
the mother country for the nations Of
ultramar that speak her tongue, in the
same regard thai England is mother
to lands in the seven seas, and will
stand second only to England in the
number of her children.-Review Of
Reviews.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-12
Camp Whitney Abandoned

The Baptist Boys Brigade which
has been encamped at Carolina beach
the past week, with Captain Hall G..
Whitney in command, broke camp and
returned to the city on the steamer
Wilmington yesterday morning.
The boys down on Monday of
last week and have occupied as bar
racks the club house formerly used by
Mr.. Hans A. kure, on the side OF the
railroad as the beach is approached.
They slept on straw overlaid with
blankets and though the little fellows
have been roughing it and are badly
sunburned, they greatly enjoyed their
outing. The old base ball grounds were
used for drills III parades and the
boys improved greatly in the company
movements as well as in the manual
of arms. They called their camp
Camp Whitney" in honor of their
popular commander.
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your letter and hasten to assure o
hat what you say about Admiral
Sampson is so unjust that it can only
be pardoned on the ground Of your ig-
of the whole matter.
Admiral Sampson was selected for
the command of the North Atlantic
squadron because the department, in
the exercise of it's best judgment, with
an eye single to the public interests,
believed that he was especially fitted
for the place. The movement on Porto
Rico was not a movement for it's APP
ture.
Our movement to Porto Rico thus
became "Reminiscences and fulfilled
it's purpose. There was no Intention at
this time of taking Porto Rico, as the
army was not then ready to cooperate.
with regard to sending our ships
into the harbor of Santiago, Admiral
Sampson was acting under the explicit
orders of the department, not to expose
his armored ships to the risk of sinking
by mines and the wisdom of this
course is, I believe, universally &C
knowledged by naval authorities. He
waited, as he should nave done, the CO.
operation of the army. How effectual-
ly under this cooperation the result
was accomplished, is now a matter of
history.
Il can we'll understand why the
friends of other officers would be so
enthusiastic and earnest-as I amin
giving them the credit they so richly
every one of them-deserve for their
glorious work. I cannot conceive of
anybody so mean as to detract by a
single hair from their merit. But I
cannot understand why such a bitter
feeling is manifested in many quarters
towards Admiral Sampson, hen all
these officers, subordinate to him in
their reports, clearly and cordially rec
ognize the fact, although at the begin
mig he was, by orders from Washing
ton, going to confer with General SHAFT
ter, yet the battle was fought under
his. orders, and hat the victory was
the contamination of his thorough
preparation. For myself, I know no
prediction for any n Of these gal
liant men. I would crow every one of
them with laurel. I want them all to
have their just deserts. Every one of
them deserves unstinted praise; not
one of them deserves anything less
than full asu for hat days work.
And, therefore, I can think of nothing
more cruel than a depreciation of the
merit of the faithful, devoted, patriot
ic cOmmander-in-chief, physically
frail, worn with sleepless vigilance,
weighed down with measureless re-
spOnsibilities and details, letting no
duty go undone."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-12
IN CAMP AT JACKSONVILLE
Iowa,s Governor Present Another
Regiment Arrives The Paymasterh
Paying the Soldiers.

Iowa's Governor Present - Another
Paying the Soldiers.
Jacksonville, Fla, August 8.-Gov-
ernor Shaw, of Iowa, accompanied by
Mrs. Shaw, together with Adjutant
General H. NJ. Byers and Colonel E. c.
Pratt, of the governors staff, arrived
this morning on a visit to the Forty
ninth and Fiftieth Iowa regiments in
camp here.
Governor Shaw went out to camp
this afternoon and witnessed a review
of the two regiments. He was much
pleased with their appearance and ais
with the location Of the camp here.
He will remain for a few days.
General Keifer, commanding the
First division. Seventh corps. came up
from Miami today accompanied by his
staff.
The paymaster finished today poying
off the thirteen original regiments here
and expects to finish the other by the
end of the week. There will be twen-
ty-two regiments in all and it will re-
quire about $500, 900. From here the
paymaSter will go to Fernandina to
pay the troops there.
The Ninth Illinois regiment did not
arrive until late tonight. The soldiers
will remain on the cars until morning
and then go into camp.
Private Thomas NJ. B. Yard, of Com
pany F, First Wisconsin regiment, died
last night Of typhoid fever. The boz
will be sent to Racine, Wisconsin, for
interment.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-12

Having used three bottles Of p. p. P.
for impure blood and general weakness
and having derived great benefit from
the same, having gained IA pounds in
weight in four weeks, / take great
pleasure in recommending II to all I'M
fortunate like JOHN MORRIS.
Office of j. N. McElroy. Druggist,
Orlando, Fla, April 20, 1891.
Messrs. Lippman Bros, Savannah, Ga.
Dear Sirs:-I sold three bottles of p.
P. p, large size, yesterday, and one
bottle small size today.
The p. p. p. cured my wife Of rheu-
matism winter before last. 1t came
back on her the past winter and a half
bottle, 81 size, relieved her again, and
she has not had a symptom since.
/ sold a bottle of p. p. P. to a friend
Of mine, one Of the turkies, a small one,
took sick and his wife gave it a tea
spoonful, that was in the evening, and
the little fellow turned over like he
was dead, but mex morning he was
following n we'll.
Yours respectfully,
j. N. McELROY.
Savannah, Ga, March II, 1891.
Messrs. Lippman Bros, Savannah, Ga.
Dear Sirs:-I have suffered from
rheumatism for a long time and did
not find a cure until I found P. P. p.
which completely cured me.
Yours truly,
ELIZA JONES,
Is Orange ST.. Savannah. Ga
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-12
CAMPAIGN n

Goldsboro Argus: Hon. c. b. Aycock.
who has beef campaigning IN the
northeastern section. has returned TO
the city. He brings favorable reports
OF the revival of democracy and the
return Of backsliders. The handwrit-
ing is on the wall. Republ!can-popu-
listic fusion has had its day and has
proved a dismal failure.
Raleigh News and Observer: II am
willing TO admit" said a republican to
me on the train last night. that
have no yet seen the republicans In
North Carolina so hard 10 manage as
they are this year. We can't get any
harmonious feeling between the white
republicans. and the negroes are rails
ing a row over offices in half the white
counties.
Asheville Citizen: Webster, n. G.,
August 3.-This has been a great day
for the democracy of Jackson coun-
ty. A crowd. consisting principally OF
democrats, with a small sprinkling OF
republicans and a few OF the asst
ant variety. who are yet unwilling &C
admit publicly that they are only tails
to the republican kite. packed the
court room 10 very doors TO hear the
eloquent and patriotic speech of that
young giant of the west, Mr.. LOCK-
Craig. II was truly a grand speech,
marked by such evidences of sincerity
and truth, such flights of eloquence as
to strengthen democratic faith and te
arouse democratic enthusiasm as 1,
has not been stirred for many a day
When Mr.. Craig had concluded. Hon
G. S. Ferguson, who was present, was
called for and responded in a brief but
earnest appeal for all white men TO ge'
together for the restoration of good
government and the redemption of the
state from its present disgraced con
dition. Mr.. James III. Cathey. of Bry'
Son City, who is a candidate for thu
democratic nomination for state sena'
tor in this, the Thirteenth district, also
made a short speech.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-12
POStOmce

Newport News, Va, August 8.-The
p%ostoffice of Fortress Monroe was
robbed last night of about $4,000 in
stamps and $50 in cash, together with
several registered letters. The thieves
were evidently professional cracksmen.
They bored a hole in the safe and fore
ed the lock to pieces. There was a
new safe in the depot at Old Point for
the postofice when the robbery &C.
Cured. There is no tangible clew to
the robber.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-12
PILES! PILES! PILES +,

DR.. Williams Indian Pile Ointment
will cure Blind, Bleeding, liberated
and Itching Piles. It absorbs the tn.
mors. allays the itching at once, acts
as a poultice, gives instant relief. DR.
Williams Pile Ointment Is prepared
only for Piles and Itching OF the private
parts, and nothing else. Every 30 il
Sold by druggists, sent by
mail for 60c and $1.N per box. Will
liams Manufacturing Company, pro-
prietors, Cleveland, o.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-12
A Negro Killed for ChlOrOfOrming
Ladies'.

st. Louis, Mo, August 8.-A special
from Palestine, Texas, says:
Sunday morning the wife Of a prom
inent railroad man and a young lady
visiting here were awakened by a ne
gro in their ROOM, endeavoring to chic
reform them. They screamed and he
escaped. Later Dan Ogg, a negro, was
arrested and identified by the ladies'.
At midnight a mob of 200 men invaded
the Jail, secured Ogg and hanged him
in the court house yard"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-12
She Proposes to Act as
Mediator.
The new DIFFICULTIES.
Predicted rs Consequences OF Alleged
Terms Of Spafn's Reply TO Mr. MeKin-
ley's Peace Terms-sasassa Has No
Direct Communication With Our Gov.
nment- Doubt as TO When Direct
Negotiations VIII Begin-To Name
commissioners.

Omm1se1Oners
Madrid, August s, 8 a. m.-The Lib
eral this morning says: The govern
ment accepts the United States condi-
lions ad referendum, believing that it
is not authorized to cede territory
without the vote of the cortes. If
Mckinley objects the cortes will be
convoked this month. A fresh note
from President Mckinley, replying to
SPANS reply is expected during the
curse of this week"
Continuing The Liberal expresses
the opinion that certain passages of
SPANS reply may lead to an exchange
of cable messages of a critical nature,
possibly creating fresh difficulties
Paris, August S.-The Temps today
says: Fresh and energetic instruc-
lions have been sent to M. Cambon,
(the French ambassador at Washing
tom to secure the release of the French
steamer Olinde Rodriguez. The min
lister for foreign affairs, for a week
past, has pointed out to the United
States that her detention is arbitrary
and illegal and has laid stress On the
fact that she has diplomatic mail bags
on board
The French steamer Olinde ROdri-
gueZ was captured by the New Or
leans on July 18th off San Juan de
Porto Rico and was taken as a prize
into Charleston, S.. c.
Madrid, August 8, s p, m.-Senor
Sagasta, when asked today by the
correspondent of the Associated Press
statement cabled to the United States
that he had cabled direct to Washing
ton on the subject of SPANS accep-
lance of the American peace condi-
tons, categorically and emphatically
denied that he had sent any such COM
munication. The premier added:
''The negotiations will follow the US
ual diplomatic course, and M. Cambon,
the French ambassador at Washing
ton, will present SPANS note to Pres
ident Mckinley"
London, August 9.-The Madrid cor
respondent of the Times says: 1.-The
promptitude with which the Spanish
cabinet accepted the terms, on receipt
of the American explanations, shows
that it does not desire to waste time
in dilatory procedure. The question
when direct negotiations will begin
is rather doubtful, probably because
the cabinet is resolved to act scrup-
ulously in accordance with the letter
and spirit of the constitution, and the
best authorities disagree in the inter
probation of the constitutional law
It is believed that the direct negotia-
tons will occur in Paris"
ENGLAND OFFERS TO MEDIATE.
9 p. NIT is said that as soon as
the American reply is received Senior
Sagasta will nominate peace commits
sioners.
Ell Liberal says: THE government
received an offer from England to
mediate. The offer was favOrably re-
garded, but was not accepted" The
paper says further: 1.-THE presence
of a large British squadron near Gil
braltar is clear evidence of an under
standing, if not an alliance, between
England and the United States"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-12

The 10 cent trial size of Ely's Cream
Balm which can be had Of the druggist
is suff1 n to demonstrate its great
merit. Send 10 cents, we will mail it.
Full size soc. ELY BROS,
sc Warren ST., n. Y. City.
Catarrh caused difficulty in speaking
and to a great extent loss of hearing.
By the use OF Ely's Cream Balm drop
ping OF mucus has ceased, voice and
hearing have greatly improve6--J. W.
Davidson, Atty at Law. Monmouth. Ill
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-12
Clothing for the Cubaus

New York, August 6.-The Atlas
Liner Altai left this city today for
Cuba, carrying fifty tons of clothing
and provisions shipped by the Red
Cross society for the Cubans and other
sufferers in Santiago.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-12

cured of piles by using DeWitts Witch
Hazel Salve. 1t heals promptly and
cures eczema and all skin diseases. It
gives immediate relief. r. r. Bel
lamv.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-12

The editor OF the Evans City, Pa,
Globe, writes. zone Minute Cough
Cure is rightly named. It cured my
children after all other remedies fail
ed" It cures coughs, colds and all
throat and lung troubles. p r. Bel
LAM.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-12

Now that the Spaniards have evac-
uated Santiago that old fraud, Ramon
Blanco, viii proceed to his typewriter
and pound out another victory.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-12

bless d.. MileSNervine
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sole By all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases of the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DE- NILES MEQICA,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-12

DE-. TILES MEDICAL CO., EIkhayt, Ind.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-12
IN DEFENSE OF SAMPSON.

Washington, August S.-The secre-
tary of the navy has received several
letters violently attacking Admiral
Sampson. In reply to one of them, the
secretary says in part:
Navy Department,
Washington, D.. c., August 5.
my Dear Sir: I am in receipt of
New-York tribune., 1898-12-06

An EXPERTS OPINION.

The last issue of Tobacco published IN Lon
don, England-contains the following interview:
"A Central New telegram on Wednesday morn
Ing last reported the formation IN America OF the
Union Tobacco CO.. with capital Of N0,eco0). with
the object OF hghting the American Tobacco Com
pany.
The American Tobacco Company. popularly
known as tho Tobacco Trus.. being by far tho
largest concern ~ rs kind in the world repre-
sentative OF Tobacco called last Thursday on
Nj. Bernhard Baron n view Of getting an opinion
opposing faction would have on tn" Tobacco
"Mr. Baron has FOR some years past been manas
Ing director n America Of the National Cigarette
oyS aya M @ % sare ~ the cana pc
He states that his COMPANY and himself hay
unlon Toba-co Company Is now attempting Tney
had all the money teSsarY at thelr command,
ans tried every corcevabis way TO gain foothold
an obtain the patronage Of the public. AIRY one
who has visited America vii. readily acknowledge
tised In every corne- Of the states and money
Was larished in every direction to get hold Of the
success wi lie the American Tobacco Company haa
i"creased and grown larger and more powerful
III; ihsre19rs prop4Gss WITHOUT miaRiIo" ii mat
thc mon onrC.o Tpn amerir,r Tob'rno cam
pany's great stronghold in America IL the public
both the masses and the classcs ana controi,ing
IN" brieh, tobaccos o; Virginia ana North Carclira
thc' h,et articio fnr tho least moncy. whch they
can do as VOL. (; not better. than any one ese
and it Is safe TO say that any organization. even
with capital of 10000 would not affect the
American Tobacco 60 in the least. and especial
~ under tho prc-idencF OF MIR. Duke, whose
ability has brought tho company to its present high
standing. and long as he lives ana Is at IL
head IL Is TO progress and Will bc tho greatest
concern that the world has over seen
'Mr. Baron further states. IN conclusion that TO
oppose company ike the AmcTican I9o1cco I1 e.
Is. with all their prestige financial stand
nc and the best management In the world. would
only be "A waste OF time money and energy. ana
suggests that IL would he more advisable for one
with good paying business to combine with the
American Tobacco co. make them still greater.
rather than oppose them
New-York tribune., 1898-12-06
ROWING.

THE COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY ROWING GLIB
ELECTS OFFICERS AND GOVERNORS.
Tho Columbia University Rowing Club held its
annual meeting yesterday afternoon in the Eng-
neering Building The principal business was the
election Of officers for the year and the election OF
a Board OF Governors who will soon settle the
much nooted coach question. Justus a. y. Cowles
Informed the members that President Francis s.
Bangs felt unable 10 serve steward on account
OF being forced 70 90 70 Europe for a few months
for his health. William A Meikleham was elected
in his place. The results Of the election were
President II F. Perrepont. jr.. 81. secretary.
Reginald W Press prich 81. treasurer. 7. Ludlow
Chrystie 90: graduate governors r. c. Cornell
New-York tribune., 1898-12-06
TOBACCO GROWERS UNITE.


THEY DECIDE TO FORM \ LEAGUE TO OPPOSE
TIE TRUST.
Lexington ~, Dec. (SpcciaD-Kentucky to-
bacco growers TO the number Of two hundred mot
IN State convention here this afternoon and effected
a permanent organization by clccting W. b. Iiaw-
kns. Of Faycite County chairman. and W. j.
Iisle secretary. The resolutions which were
finally adopted after amendment set forth that "A
had bann formed 20 keep down the price nf
leaf tobacco. ana recommended n permanent organ
Zation of the tObacC O-growers 10 be known "a the
Tobacco Growers League that local leagues aa or
ganizcd in every voting precinct; thai growers
hold their tobacco until such time living prices
could be secured. that committee OF three b,
appointed 10 confer with tn" United States Dl--
ict-Attorncy ana th" Attorney General Of the
State looking toward enjJning the trust from
operating in Kentucky markets. There were soy
cral fiery speeches. n" speaker ntmatinP that the
tobacco beds. II necessary. OUld be- destroyed mex,
spring. 20 that no crop could be raised I'm Ken
tucky. thus defeating the trust. These sentiments
were not approved by the delegates who We're
chiefly la owners.
New-York tribune., 1898-12-06

THE OAKLAND RACES.

San Francisco Dec 5.-Weather clear aHd track
fast at Oakland to-day. summarize
- ,.,,,,s nadens five furlcngsl-S,iver
pasmx ico (nun1ani. TO !. won; rete- W'oer; l' l9'
tDa,i ine). 10 and 3 10 : se,ohd' -NSS w. ' we
Mn, . ., / third Time .Ol '2 -. -,
second race selling furlongsj Novia lo1 o. r9"
+" second; Ruskin 100 ,Slter. TO J. thnd lime
--11iis. .,-- -. . r.,,.,- Ohs,a,an ~
,rtor,e, f / won: IAmewaer. IL higgott u 10 .
ers to second: Meiancs III tSpen'erj = 10 l.
,hlrf Time 2Di1 . -. ,oo ,,..u...,,
Four,h race seven furlrngs,-Msy W. 100 ORuimahl'
- won. Rosinans. lO4 ~ Jones). - TO ana I" J.
second san venado l07 ,Spencer). , TO J. thfd lime
!. .2oa. ,.-.,, r.r,,,. ,to
Tnh race (selllng. mile and a sixieen,n.ToIma: II"
CSpencerl to 10. Or. Berna!s - V,raF' 10 70
ond q to / second Myth lo4 q. Turner 10 to third
Time--1.i1a.. - ,.,,,...r
Sfxh race Selling Fuurity Cours@)-Sport McAuistrr
~ ,Sn.ncer) 3 10 J. won. Good Hope. ~ ~. Nard''
9 10 AID even second Fat Morrissey, ia PfeeNlahj
10 ; third. TimN-1:l0is.
New-York tribune., 1898-12-06
POLO.
AN EXCITING GAME BETWEEN THE BRIDGE
PORT AND NEW-YORK TEAMS.

AN EXCITING GAME BETWEEN THE BRlDGE-
PORT AND NEW-YORK TEAMS
One Of the most enthusiastic polo games on roller
skates seen In this city was played at the Grand
Central Palace last evening. There was large
crowd OF spectators present. The Bridgeport team
won by a score OF to 3. The bridgeport team IL
fomewhat stronger than II wa. when 1t played mere
before for It has three National League players
namely Ifackett. Shea and Tobin with these
three men It managed to win the game by only
one goal The referee called foul on Tobin and
Williams for striking Tarrant with their sticks In
the first period. The home team was somewhat
handicapped IN the last period. as Schofeld cut his
hand and had to quit playing. The playing was
rough for at times In scrimmages the players
almost came to blows Many OF the home team
were badly used up after the game.
In the first period Williams. OF the Bridgeport
team got the lsh. and after rushing the bail up
and down tho rink for more than thirteen minutes
Schofeld got It and pushed 1t into the cage for a
goal Tarrant got the rush the second time. hut
was unable TO score the referee called time In
the second period the Brigeports became rougher
Hacketi got two rushes and In seven minutes ne
succeeded In putting the ball into the cage for n
goal. This was followed four minutes later by his
partner. Williams. making goal. putting Bridge
port one point ahead. Before the period was up
Tarrant got rushes for NewYork. and Scho-
field scored twice I'm four minutes Malone. the
quarterback. stopped the ball several times when
point looked sure. At the close Of this period New
York was one point ahead The last period was
the most exciting as both teams tried hard to win.
but Schofeld had TO leave the game Holdrdge
taking his place. This made the New-fork team
weak. and then Hackett scored two goals for
Bridgeport. winning the game. The National
Leagucrs won the game for the visitors as the
only one who made any showing on the team be-
sides them was Williams. getting one rush and one