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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-18

mean to allow the whites to precipitate
the conflict, which they were confident
was inevitable. The relations between
the races were too strained for it to
be avoided, SO they held their forces
we'll in hand until the first shot was
fired by the negroes. That shot was
not fired until Thursday, but the echo
of it had not died away before the de-
luge followed. All of this sounds very
cOld-blOOded, but nevertheless it is
grounded upon mighty good horse
sense. Matters had reached a point in
Wilmington at which a conflict be-
tween the races was inevitable. Incit-
ed to impudence and effrontery by the
smart" element of their own race, and
by the white men who had received pO-
litical preferment as the price of the
prostitution of their principles, the
negroes had taken a stand which could
no longer be tolerated by the whites.
If the fight for supremacy had not
come Thursday it would have come
another day, and in the firm conviction
that such was the case the whites
merely held their animosity in leash
until the other race was guilty of the
first overt act Of violence. They were
only too we'll aware that there was in
Washington and throughout the north
a party a~nxiously awaiting for them
to precipitate trouble. AS a matter
of self protection they held themselves
we'll in bounds until the provCcation
came from the other side. This view
of the matter is presented to me by
men whose names would carry with
them conviction were they mentioned.
WHITE MEN MUST RULE.
The people of Wilmington appreciate
keenly the evidences of sympathy which
have poured in upon them from far and
near. l have seen many kilograms and
letters from all parts of the country
today offering assistance and express
ing approval. Not a few of them came
from the north and the west. One Of
them impressed me especially. 1t was
written by one of the most prominent
officials of the Great Northern railroad
system. He said hat had he Deer in
Wilmington he would have stood
shoulder to shoulder with the white
people of the city, and he wished them
GOd-speed in the work which they were
doing for white supremacy. There
were many similar expressions.
o | wish 10 return thanks for the many
cOurtesies extended to me here. Every
possible assistance has been given me,
by officials and citizens, in my efforts
to collect accurate information. No
obstacle Of any kind has been placed
in my way. Gentlemen upon whom |
had no claim whatever have put them
selves to much trouble to facilitate my
work. They said there was no mis-
taking what they had done, but they
did wish the world at large to be cor
rectly informed as to how and why
they had done it. Personally, l am
under as many obligations to the good
people of the city as l am professional
ly. Their hospitality is as generous as
it is cordial. If the governor of South
Carolina ever made to the governor of
North Carolina the remark which ira
ditiOn attributes to him, their meeting
must have taken place on our side of
the state line.
J. II. MARSHALL.
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As was to be expected, the clash be-
tween the races in Wilmington and al
Phoenix, South Carolina, has brought
from a certain section of the northern
press a flood of abuse of the south. The
more or less esteemed Washington
Star, whose sensibilities have for some
time been greatly harried by the re-
ports of special correspondent from
this state, has finally suffered a punct-
ure Of its vitriol tank, and other kim
dred ills. That this a gross and graf
uitous Misrepresentation of The white
people of Wilmington every intelligent
newspaper reader in the country
knows, or should know. The Star adds
that the people of Wilmington are
guilty of murder" and that they "are
not deserving of any consideration
from the better balanced portions of
the country.-Raleigh News and OBJ
server.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-18
The Carpet-Bagger the Root of the
Evil
Charlotte Observer.)

tCndTIOIle OBSERVER
In an article in The Baltimore Sun,
in which the course of the Wilmington
white people is endorsed fully and
without reservation, hat paper
voices a truth which needs to be
circulated by the northern press. The
sun says hat if northern politicians
and republicans desire to know the
true remedy for the race troubles in the
south. they can easily discover it. It
lies on the surface. It consists in their
abstaining from encouraging and slim
ulating them. If they will stop giving
aid and countenance to the low white
~scallawags and carpet-baggerS in the
south who make ii their business to
poison the minds of the negroes against
the whites, northern friends of the ne
gro will have no occasion for further
sOlicitiude about him. Republican fan
atics. sentimentalists and INSCRIPTIONS
politicians are responsible for every
collision etween the races i'll the
south. The latter are especially re-
.sponSible for it, because in their greed
for office and their fear that the color
ed vote may drift away from the re-
publican party, they are always ac-
lively engaged in keeping alive negro
antagonist to the whites.
This is as true as Gospel. In every
southern community where there is a
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-11-18
The Philippine. Memorial

Hong Kong, November ~. The FIJI
lpino junta, representatives Of General
Aguinaldo and the Filipino government
here, have drawn up what they dpr-
ignate as an appeal to President Nc
kinney and the American people" but
what j. in reality rather in the nature
Of an arraignment Of American actions
IN the Philippines. The memorial com
plains that the S~paniards are shown
more consideration than tho irgur-
gents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-24
PEPILOTS TRIP or A TRAIN.
OVER A BLAZING BRIDGE WITH 'Oi-ON-
TIERS ON BOARD-AN lNCEN-
DIARY SUSPECTED.

birmingham. Ala, May % (SpeciaD.-The third
section Of the train carrying the I'd Regiment
Illinois Volunteers had an exciting ride over
burning trestle at Adamcville. near Birming-
ham. on the Kansas City. Memphis and Firm
ineham Railroad last night. The matter was
kept secret by railroad officials until to-day
II appears tina. when the train neared the
trestle the engineer saw the flames. but too late
10 stop. so he pulled ahead with still more speed
and got the trair through the flames with safety
The trestie sank eight inches with its load ana
it required hours to put in temporary peh' OF
tinob before travel could be renewed.
There were three hundred soldiers and many
horses on the train. which. had II been few
minutes later would have plunged into an abyss
eighty feet deep.
Incendiarism is suspected and officers are on
the lookout for possible Spanish spies. OF whose
presence in the birmingham district there have
already been rumOrs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-24
THE REASON WHY. .SE

Commodore Dewey used Vacuum OILS
for his feet at the battle of Manila was
because he knew they were best, and .
full supply was available at Hong Kong.
He will find a good stock at Mania when
he lands. Machinery operators in the
Philippines have used Vacuum oils for
number of years. Vacuum oils are 30
well-known and highly thought Of in all
parts OF the world that one hundred and
twelve foreign warehouses are required
for their distribution; at home they are
sold in every city. The reason is: they
lubricate most.
VACUUM OIL COMPANY. ROCHESTER. N. Z
NEW YORK OFFICE. - BROADWAY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-24
ordnance officer who has COMO with General Mer.

ordnance officer who has COMO with General Mer.
rift Major J. p Story, formerly captain In the
ith Artillery. at Fort Monroe. has been assigned
The place OF Colonel Hughes inspector-general Is
still vacant. .
General Frank said that he did not intend 70
visit any OF the forts in his command until the
troops had been assigned 10 and stationed AZ them
lie will take charge of the State troops left within
the limits OF the Department, and assigned 70 him.
as fast as they mustered into the service or the
Government and turned over 10 him.
ARRANGEMENTS are being made for the shipment o.
seventeen s-inch Unloading rilcd cannon, which
have been tested at the Sandy Hook Proving
Grounds TO various points along the coast. one
will 20 to Sabine Pass. Tex. two 10 Fort san
two 10 Edgemont Key. Florida: one TO Fort cinch.
Florida; two TO Fort Wadsworth. two TO Fort Ham,
ilton two TO Fort Slocum. to Fort Adams.
Rhode Island and one 10 Fort Popham. Maine
The Ouartermasters Department Will open bid.
at the rate Of 5000 day for the troops. and tor
30 coo shelter tents. $4,000 combination tents. l0eW
4 tents 800 wall tents and 300 concal tents .
There order received yesterday 10 sonc'e
bids for furnishing 1000 canvas suits OF the model
recently approved by General Miles for use by tns
soldiers In warm climates The style is somewhH
similar to the Continental uniforms. as the tr'u-
sers are OF knee length. and lesgings are to %
with them. . 81.
H,ds have been solicited for a large quantity OK
napkins doylies. tabe-cloths. blankets and shse.s
for upon the transports chartered by the gov
ernment for tho use Of the Cuban army OF III
vason.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-24
THE TORPEDO BOAT wINsLow PAID FOR.

Washington. May % (SpcclaD.The torpedo boat
W.nsow. which was seriously damaged IN the fight
~ Cardei rs. had never been formally accepted By
the Government but was Still under the nominal
ownership OF the Columbian Iron Works In Bait
more. under the contract provision that the Gov
ornment should not make The Rna. payrnen; Oh the
vessel Until four months actual service mad failed
TO develop any defects IN her hull and machinery
This period Had aOt expired. blu. the Navy Depart
men; to-day waived al formaii,.cs ana s.,,t 10
Mayor 30lster OF Baltimore. her builder i check
for the reserve amount. releasing him from fur her
responsibility
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-24
LIGHTERS FOR ROOsEvELTs RIDERS

Galveston. Tex May 23.-Major Day. In com
ynand Of the defences OF Galveston. who recently
inspected the steam lighters Bessie and Laura
the property Of the Galveston Lighter Com
pany. and recommended them in proper condi-
ton for Government service. has received orders
TO charter them
Major Day Will put them in commission as
soon as possible. The belief is prevalent here
that the lighters will be used in transporting the
horses OF the trough riders. who are expected
TO embark from here for Cuba.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-24
scHrMAucK HAS A BAD RECORD.
swINDI,ED RECRUITS AND DESERTED BEFORE
TRIED TO USE LAFAYETTE POST IN
HIS SCHEMES.

SWTNDI,FD RECRUITS AND DESEhlbD pErCANS
TRIED TO USE LAFAYETTE POST IN
HIS SCHEMES
Tho Army authorities on Governors Island de-
cided yesterday that II civil authorities wanted TO
punish Max schimaugk. the deserter who de-
srauded enlisted through recruiting once
and secured money under a bogus name on money
order, they would surrender him. As. however.
Army methods arc more summary in the matter or
INJECTING punishment than those OF the Federal
or State courts II Is likely that he will remain In
tho military prison.
1t was learned yesterday In regard 10 Schmaugk
that he came to this country from Staupz. Ger
many and enlisted In the LIST Artillery In January,
1896 when 1t stationed at Fort wadsworth He
said he had been q Lieutenant OF engineers In tho
German Army but brief questioning disclosed his
utter Ignorance OF the rudments OF algebra
So he was enlisted az private. He had learned OF
a German-P Polish Organization in this city which
had been turned into drill corps and wrote TO It
representing himself as a Captain Johnson. United
States Army. and saying that ne could get them
uniforms at less than the regular price by buying
cast-on Army clothing. He secured $50 from this
organization and then deserted and returned TO
Germany. where his parents live. There he got into
trouble by embezzing LIZ marks. but his parents
agreed TO make the amount good in instruments.
and nc returned 10 this country about two months
ago The war excitement led him to begin recruit
Ing soldiers and he turned them over to Lafayette
Post. until II found tina; he prodtng By the
enlistments. When the post would have no more to
do with him he wrote letter to the newspapers.
and It read by Captain II. W. Hubbell at Sui.
livan's island 5. c. who recognized the name and
forwarded n description OF the man to General Mer
rift
one signed N = Miles. General Commanding the
Army" setting forth that Captain Max Schimaugk
was retired officer OF the Regular Army. author
tied full uniform when travelling abroad.
and another purporing 10 bear the signature Of the
Governor OF South Africa, setting forth what
distinguished man the bearer was and how he had
been honored.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-24
THE INVASION OF CUBA.
At LEAST SIXTY THOUSAND MEN LIKE
LY TO BE SENT.
NO DATE SET FOR THE sTART-GENERAL
MILEs's POSITION MISREPRESENTATION.
lpY TELEGRAPH ~ TIE TniBrTE

MILEss POSITION MISREPRESENTED.
my TELEGRAPH IT. TIE TRiBrSEl
washington May o3.-Plans for sending an
army of invasion to Cuba are still subject TO
susrenslnn or reconsideration. Certainly, prepa-
rations for a campaign on any great scale are
far from complete The impression seems 10
have gained ground In some quarters that Cen
eral Miles and other officers Of the higher graues
IN the Regular ARM have been urgently OPP
posing an invasion Of Cuba at the present tIIle'
General M!less position and that OF o'nef OF
0ccrs who stand with him has been on 'Ae con
frary. a very different one. While reahzihg 'ie
trying conditions under which rainy season
carnraien will have 20 he conducted In Cupa' the
General commanding the Army has not IN any
sense opposed an immediate attempt on Ha-
vana If that attempt we're to be made with
ADEQUATE force and in a serious way
What he has fought agains; most vigorously
was Il premature and ill-orsanized descent o"
the cons; OF Cuba simply for the purpose Oh es-
tablishinG a base Of supplies. In General Niles
view the campaign in Cuba should be snort
and active one. conducted with force OF az least
- 900 men. fully equipped and NJ Tor WORK Il"
the field
IT has been self-evident from the oeSirrl"s
Of the war that such a force couId ho' NE CUT
lected before June at the earliest ana any
mere landing expedition before that cate mas
been opposed by the Army authorities as Of
fer,ng no military benefits imposing
sarv hardships on The handful Of troops 'n, ~
and reducing the role OF the Ar'"' III
one of mere defence and delay. ,,,. invasion
Fortunately all projects for the nasty ,n Hnnd
Of the island have been. one by one az,
and there is now prospect tnat W. IT,, ,hou
landing Is made in Cuba at least Sixty 'no"
sand troops. fully equipped and armed; can , ns
hurried across on transports from tne uu'r
ports II will probably be three wrehs 'o's se
before an army really equal to the task Oh re-
2vninc Uavana can he put into the field NO
date has apparently been set for the departure
Of the first troops from Florida. But. IN the
,.ia,y of The most competent military authoIi-
W" 10 r,roceeearv DELAY can he charged II
the army of invasion is not established In CUBA
before the middle Of June.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-24

II mans stomach is right and his liver right his
blood will be pure and rich. and his nerves strong
aud steady. When the blood is pure and rich man
cannot suffer from ill health Dr. Pcrces Golden
Medical Discovery is the great digestive tonic 1t il
not mere appetizer but scientific aid the natural
processes Of secretion and cxcrction. II makes the
appetite keen and hearty promotes the flow of diges-
tive juices, makes the assimilation perfect the liver
active. and the blood pure and rich II builds firm
healthy flesh tissues. II is the greatest known nerve
tonic and restorative
Mrs j. Mo'rn-on. Of sanger Oliver Co. n Oak writes:
ID, Pcicos Golden Medical Discovery is the best cough
medicine ever tried. a little two wears ago was
afflicted with very bad cough and my home physician
prescribed Cod Liver oil and OF her kinds Of medicine He
said might into quick rapon and might die in
three months. Ills medicine did do me nuy
good heard Of Dr Pierce. Golden Medical Discovery
and began taking1 Il. when had taken II nbou,
according directions cough cured and that
time VIC have always kept your medicine in the house
DR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate and nvigor-
ate the stomach, liver and bowels by all medicine
dealcrs,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-24
SUBJECT TO SEIZURE NOW.
DAYS OF GRACE FOR SPANISH VESSELS END
ED SATURDAY NIGHT

Washington. May 23With the beginning of
the present week all Spanish vessels in United
States ports which sailed after the outbreak of
subject to seizure. well as all Span
fish merchantmen found on the high scas. except
where they left port for the United States before
April 81 The Presidents proclamation of war
allowed such slips lying in United States ports
or bound for them thirty days in which to dis
charge cargo and also insured them safe pas-
sage home. That period expired Saturday night.
This. 1t is expected. will tend to free the State
Department from complications
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-24
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM CUBA.

Madrid. May 20. midnish;.-The belief is
prevalent in all circles and In all sections Of the
press that the Government is in possession %
important news from Cuba Its character has
no: been made public.
report that Grea. Britain had sent note
10 Spain asking an explanation OF the concen-
traton OF troops In the neighhorhood of Gib-al-
tar Is officially denied.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-24
SPANISH PRISONERS FOR EXCHANGE

Atlanta. May -3.-coone Vincent dc Cort!io D-
lticor Julian ard Two o. the Spanish rrvatcs. al
OF whom have been urder arrest at Fort McPher-
sen barracks. were taken away from Atlanta last
night. The prisoners VIII be taken 20 Key West
and thence 10 Havana. where they wIl he ox-
ents Thrau and JoneA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-24
RUMoR OF FRANCO SPANISH ALLIANCE

London. May 23-"The st. James's Gazette
this afternoon in its financial article, said:
In The foreign market this morning several
leading dealers were said to be in possession OF
advance news oe the forthcoming announcement
OF q Franco-Spanish alliance, hence the rise in
Spanish is. In connection with the above. II is
currently reported that the recent speeches OF
the -iarqus OF Salisbury and Mr. Joseph Cham
berlain did not refer to West Africa, but to this
impending alliance. against which Mr.. Chamber
iain's aliusor to oh Anglo Amercan alliance
was intended q counter blast.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-24

has been prevented from coming on account or
two hundred cases Of smallpox existing IN the
ranks L..
General Wade reported to General BROOKE ror
duty to-day. ..
Captain Bowie, Of Company A: Lieutenant
Muncz. OF Company *, and Lieutenant Danieis'
OF Company X. 9Th Maryland. were to-day ar
rested and sent TO the guardhouse, on complaint
of the 14th New-York, for swimming In the
Chickamauga Creek, from which the l4th gets
Its drinking water.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-24
FOOD FOR CUBA DUTY FREE.

Madrid May GA dispatch received here
from Havana says the Colonial Government
has decreed tina: tho importatons OF food into
al the ports OF Cuba are 70 bc duty free"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-24
THE INCREASED RATE on CIGARS.

Washington. May z3-Acco-dins TO the statement:
made by Mr.. Allison In the Senate to-day the
change made by the Senate Committee on Finance
at it, meeting on Saturday increasing tho tax
on cigars TO s. 60 a thousand applies to cigars
SSgntng more than three pounds 10 the thousand
serted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-24
QUEEN HONORs CAPTAIN DEsCHAMPs.

Madrid May 23.-The Grand Gordon OF Naval
Merit has been conferred upon Captain Des-
champs. Of the Spanish steamer Montserrat.
which recently arrived ct Corunna from, Glen
fuegos. The queen Regent personally presented
the insignia 10 the captain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-24
HEAVY GOVERNMENT ORDER

Rockville Conn. May 3.Thc American Mills
Company and the Rockville Manufacturing Com
pany have received through George Campbell OF
Philadelphia. a large Governmen; order for blue
cloth for soldiers suits and overcoats. The order
will keep the mills very busy for the next six
weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-24
COAST SIGNAL SYSTEM PERFECTED.

Washington. May 23.-Under the energetic
management of Captain Bartlett. who was re-
called from the retired list into the active ser
vice Of the Navy Department for the purpose.
there has Just been perfected most admirable
and thorough system Of coast signalling for
war purposes. The Navy Department estab
shed thirty stations the coast. manned BY
naval mitiamen. Then II called into service
one thousand lighthouse employees and one thou
sand nfe-saving men. making total force OF
over three thousand men. who patrol the great
shore line from Bar liarbOr to Galveston night
and day and in all weathcrs, watching for the
approach Of an enemy or for a signal from any
passing United States warship II has been
arranged that all these watchers COM
muncate in the course OF a few minutes with
telegraph telephone line. and all centre in
the Office Of CAPTAIN Bartlett, in the Navy De
par;ment. He is thus prepared TO give the War
Board instant notice OF any significant move
ments on the coast.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-24
1IALsrEAp IN A CONVICT CAMP.

ST. Thomas. Danish West Indies. May %
Freeman Halstead. the newspaper correspond
ent who was condemned to nine years i'm
prisoament for taking photographs of the forti-
fcations OF San Juan de Porto Rico. has been
conveyed to convict camp, IN order 10 undergo
his sentence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-24
Oliver Wendell Holmes

Oliver Wendell Holmes
says that if a man truly
loved woman he would
not marry her unless he was
absolutely positive that he was
the very best man III all the
world tina, she could marry.
According 10 this a man
would have 20 be very con-
ccitcd indeed or remain a
Bachelor.
This il going a little bit to
extremes. bat IN sober fact. no
man should marry a Woman 40
long as he is the victim OF i'll
health No man has a right to
ask a woman not only to be his
wife, but a life long nurse.
No man has 4 right to ask n
woman 10 share The burden
Of his II! health, and that is
what he does when he asks
her to be his wife. fll-hea.th
in man is almost invariably
the result OF disorders of the
digestive and ni,tritiyc organs