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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-12
CARRIERS MUST AFFIN STAMPS
An Important Ruling Received I'm Rc.
gard TO Express Receipts.
INew York Tribune.) }


The fight OF the express companies
to force the senders OF packages to
affiX the stamps prescribed by tho
war revenue law has received Sc
we're blow in the ruling which Collector
OF Internal Revenue Charles II. Treat
received yesterday from Commissioner
Scott, in Washington. The ruling was
in reply TO a query from an express
company, sent through Collector
Treat, as 10 who should afiix the
stamps. Commissioner Scott rules as
follows:
Each bill Of lading made out by any
common carrier FOR transportation or
goods for the United States under tho
eighth paragraph OF Schedule \ OF tho
Act of June Is, 1895 requires the one-
cent stamp, as does also each dupli-
cate thereof Notwithstanding tho
rule adopted by such common carrier,
1T is the duty OF such common carrier
to aftiX the stamp to such bin or lad
ing and duplicate.
Collector Treat said at first that tho
telegraph companies were undoubtedly
included in the ruling. as they came
under the head OF common carriers
Later he said he did not wish to ba
quoted on this point, but would rather
have the ruling come from the COM
missioner. The question as to whether
telegraph companies are common car
riers or not has been raised several
times in the courts, and 1t was decided
by the supreme court OF the United
States in the case of Primrose against
the Western Union CNo. l54 United
states Rep., ID that telegraph COM
panfes are not common carriers
William II. Baker vice president
and general manager OF the Postal
Telegraph Company, said yesterday
that in his opinion the ruling OF tho
commissioner Of internal revenue had
nothing to do with telegraph compan-
les.
1t is held by President King, Of tho
Merchants Association. that the rul-
ing Of Commissioner Scott is n strong
point in favor Of the association and
of the business men who are engineer
ing the fight TO compel the express
companies to pay the tax. Mr. King
said yesterday: Evidently in the
commissioners opinion. the aim and
intent Of the law was 10 compel the
payment Of the tax by the companies"
Collector Treat said yesterday af-
ternoon that he would put as many
men as he could spare 10 work today
to see that the law was enforced. Ex-
Cept where special arrangements had
been made with firms or individuals
permitting them to transact business
without stamps until they could be
supplied. all articles falling under tho
law must be properly stamped.
ruling was also received from
Commissioner Scott yesterday in re-
gard to mineral waters. TO the effect
that if they are used alone az bevcr-
ages they are not taxable. but II adj
vertised as possessing medicinal quail
tiles then they must be classcd az
medicines and pay the tax. The COM
missioner also reiterated his former
ruling that samples OF taxable articles
are subject to the stamp tax.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-12

Paris, July 9.-The Temps this af-
ternoon published a dispatch from
Madrid which says: THE rumors of
peace are universal. They fll tho
press and all feel that high political
circles are inclined TO end the struggle
on the morrow Of new reverses or af-
ter a land victory, which will satisfy
military and national honor. IL is be-
ginning 10 be understood that the loss
OF the squadron means much increase
Of the difficulties OF communicating
with the colonies that the armies i'm
the West Indies are finally jeopardized
by dearth and provisions and NUM-
tions. The government is conferring
with the British cable companies for
the re-opening Of communication with
Cuba, including Santiago de Cuba and
Manila. II is thought the Americans
VIII not object TO the government be-
ing placed in position TO consult with
the governors OF the colonies without
loss Of time on the means OF defense
left them and on the disposition Of the
troops and the loyal inhabitants"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-12

guns are Of 13-inch type, while those
of the Iowa are 12-inch. In other re-
spectS their batteries are similar to
the IoWa's. They are commonly re-
garded as rather better sea-going
ships than the Iowa. The department
has not decided to increase the num-
Der of WatsOn's ships, as has been re-
ported as it is felt that the list an
nOunced yesterday is quite ample to
take care of Admiral Camaras squad
ron now returning hastily to protect
the coast of Spain. Camara's only ar
mored ships are the Pelayo and Carlos
V, the former Of $500, the latter 5000
tons They are outranked in every
point by the ships of the American
SquadrOn-armOr, armament, speed,
size and number of guns and general
effectiveness.
The war department is advised that
Randolph's six batteries of artillery,
the District Of Columbia regiment and
a. regiment of Illinois infantry, which
left Tampa several days ago, have
reached Santiago.
HAWAIIAN ANNEXATION COM
MISSIONERS.
The president has appointed Sena-
tors Cullom, of Illinois; Morgan, of
Alabama: Representative Hit, of Il
linOis and Sanford Dole, president of
the Hawaiian republic, and w. F.
Frear, Of Hawaii, to be com niSSiOnerS
under the Hawaiian annexation reso-
luton.
SAMPSON AND SCHLEY TO BE
PROMOTED.
The president has determined to
promote Acting Admiral Sampson and
Commodore Schley in recognition of
their services in the destruction of the
Spanish naval fleet in American wa
ters, but is as yet undecided to the
extent of promotion.
Although Admiral Sampson ranks
Commodore Schley in command of the
naval forces in Cuban waters, he is
subordinate to the officer by two num-
bers in the naval register. Commodore
Schley stands number eight in the
list of cOmmOdOres and Commodore
Sampson stands number ten, having
been promoted to that grade within
the past week. Commodore Watson,
also on duty with the fleet at Santa
go, is senior to both of the others,
standing number six in his grade.
When an official report is received a
decision will be reached as to the eX-
tent of promotion to be made.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-12
Garrison Ordered to Honolulu

San Francisco, California, July g.
Major General E. S. Otis has received
orders from the war department to
proceed at once to Honolulu to assist
in the ceremonies of the occupation of
the Hawaiian Islands. General Otis
has been ordered to take the first reg
iment of New York infantry U. S. V.
with him to garrison Honolulu and
will need ( large transport. 1t is de-
sired to get an additional vessel to the
five secured for the fourth Manila
fleet, for their transportation; but
there is not now a vessel in sight.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-12
THE AMERICAN NAVY
Its Status Among the Navies OF th G
World Recognized I'm Complimentary ry
Terms by the British Press.

London, July S.-The weekly news
papers today. discussing the war. all
pay glowing tributes 10 the American
says: 1T is impossible not 10 feel
certain pride in these achievements o:
men OF our own race. Every English
man Will remember that il was men
OF the same quality and fine marks
manship which the Americans display
which gave US victory both on land
and sea. from Crecy to the Crimea.
and something peculiar and noble
happened in this fight which, showed
in a far higher kinship between the
two peoples: Don't cheer shouted
Captain Phillips, the poor devils are
dying. 1t seems 10 us this expression
Of tender sympathetic humanity is
just as fine as the Kiss me, Hardy"
OF the dying Nelson.
The Spectator, in a long article on
the same subject, says: The first
thought of all Englishmen is that the
American fleet did its work splendidly.
The whole performance OF Admiral
SIMPSONS fleet was in accordance
with the best traditions Of Anglo
Saxon navies and every Englshman
has read of their doing with flush
of pride. There was the same Old.
hard pounding as the 'Elizabethan
sea dogs used; the same curious mix
ture of steadiness, daring, GOODNESS,
and reckless dash. The moral aspect
of what was almost the first and OF
what may be the last fleet action be
tween the Spanish and English races
is very much alike In both cases it
was the man behind the gun who, at
the last resort, won the battle. The
battle shows that the American navy
is a most efficient fighting machine.
We did not need to be told that here
We knew it already and realized of
what stuff the lions whelps are made
They, however, did not know il on the
continent, though they apparently
know it now. For ourselves, we have
little doubt that the American fleet
could face even that of France with
out any great risk of disaster, in spite
of the fact that, by the rules, the
French fleet is ten times stronger. We
believe this could be done if it were
needful, but it won't be, as America
won't be attacked by France without
our taking a hand in the game. Samp-
son, Dewey and the officers they have
the happiness to command are able to
destroy French ships of vastly supe-
rior power, just as we did 100 years
ago.
'As for the German and American
navies, there can, of course, be no
comparison. The Germans are fine
sailors and brave men, but a naval
struggle between the United States
and Germany would be very short and
very complete"
The Speaker says: THE greatest
credit is due to the American navy
for the manner in which this OPERA
ton has been carried out. Like the
exploit of Dewey, the sea fight at
Santiago has proved that the Brit
ish sailor has in his American kins-
man a worthy ally and rival. so far
as her fleet is concerned, America
need not fear comparison with any
country in the world"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-12
A TEN DAYS, ARMISTICE
This Question Being Discussed by the
Spanish Cabinet.

Madrid, July 9.-The Liberal says the
Spanish cabinet is considering the
question Of signing a ten days armis-
tice, in order to facilitate peace. The
Rome correspondent Of The impartial
telegraphs that a ten days armistice
IS coming, but he adds that he thinks
the powers, with the vatican, are en-
gineering the movement and are con-
sidering the proper form which the
armistice should assume.
Senior Sagasta, however. declared af-
ter the cabinet meeting that the ru-
mors Of an armistice were without
foundation. adding that the govern
.lent is only discussing the means Of
rrosecuting the war.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-12
Balloons TO Designate Positions of OuI
Troops.

Tampa. Fla, July "a gas plant is
Just being completed by the govern :
ment here Gas will be made here and
nlaced in cylinders and sent TO Cuba
for use in the balloons, it having been
determined that this can be done bet
ter than by taking the portable part
over Besides the big thirty foot OBJ
servation balloon, a number OF small
1x9 foot balloons are to be sent over
These small ones are not for observa-
ton. but for signaling. Each one
will be painted a different color and
one will be anchored over each diyis-
ion OF the army. so whereabouts Of each
will be known TO the other. and there
will never be any possibility OF one
firing on the other. This method OF
keeping track of the different COM
mands is very highly regarded by ar
my officers.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-12
>pain's Complaint TO London Foreign
ONCE.

Washington, July 9.-As was antic-
ipated by the authorities here, the con.
duct Of some newspapers in crediting
70 Lieutenant Coiwell, United States
naval attachee at London, certain
statements relative TO the probability
Of peace being declared, has resulted
in d!sagreeable action. The Spanish
ambassador at London has lodged With
the British foreign office an official
protest against the continuance in
London Of Lieutenant Colwell. and
the conduct by him, as secret news
system. II is doubted that the matter
can be explained satisfactorily by the
state department. a
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-12
Spanish Army the Obstacle TO Peace

London. July 10.-The Madrid COZ
respondent Of The Observer says:
The army is the obstacle to peace. 1t
is unwilling TO yield without further
fighting. General Blanco and the other
military leaders are ashamed TO ask
for peace without testing their fight
ing capabilities with the Americans. II
they are deprived OF the opportunity
they will rise and fight in Spain
against the government and in Cuba
on their own account against the in
vaders. This is the explanation OF the
perplexity and irresolution OF the gov
ernment.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-12
Lighters Reach Cuban Coast

Washington, July S.-The war de-
partment Today received information
showing that one $50 ton double deck
lighter, one open lighter and a tug
had arrived off the southern coast of
Cuba for General Skaters use.
The department today secured the
steamship Roumania which is to be
.Stted up for transport purposes She
is twin screw vessel and has a large
carrying capacity.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-12

Washington, July 9.-The president
has directed the promotion of Briga-
dier General S. B. NJ. Young and
Brigadier General j. F. Kent, to the
grade of brigadier generals. These
officers took a conspicuous part in the
heavy fighting around Santiago the
1st and 2nd instant.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-12
Austrian Sympathy for spain

London, July 10-The Observers s
Vienna correspondent says: The Span
ish reverses have caused here fresh
cutburst of sympathy with Spain, and
there is a great prospect Of interven-
ton now than at any previous period
of the war"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-12

We presume that DR.. Cleveland and
Colonel Bryan have been thoughtful
enough TO exchange messages of cons
dolence. -
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-12

Impure blood is an enemy 10 health,
and may lead TO serious disease
Hoods Sarsaparilla conquers this en-
emy and averts danger.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-12
BEFORE SANTIAGO
Negotiations Now Hitch on the Terms Of the
Surrender of the City,
A CONDITIONAL SURRENDER

by
Consultation .Watson's
et---An Unexploded Shell Stuck in the Iowa
Another Vessel to be Substituted in Her
Place. n
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-12
Work GiVsn Ups

Il had boils all over my body ana
became so weak l could hardy walk
| became reduced in flesh and was oo-
lged to give up work. l began taxing
Hoods Sarsaparilla and it made me
sound and we'll so that 1 have b cen
able to resume my work. I now weis%r
200 pounds Charles w. Poke. Bruce
town, Virginia.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-12

Hoods Pills are the only pills to take
with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Be sure to
get Hoods.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-05
LONG LIST OF CRIMES.

st. Louis, Mo-. September ga special
to the Post Despatch from Dallas, Tex,
says:
Horrible developments are coming out
in connection with the fendish career of
"Dobie" Joe Malone, the negro executed
here yesterday. His written and oral
confessions to officers and others, make it
certain that be, in addition to what has
heretofore been published, participated in
five other murders and four assaults on
white women. Two years ago he orimi-
nally assaulted and then killed Mrs. Dud-
ham. the wife of prominent farmer Of
Lake Cliff, a suburb of Dallas, and he
and a negro whom the officers are now
endeavoring to capture, assaulted and
killed three white women at Eagle Lake,
near Houston, about three years ago. The
best detective talent had failed to solve
the mystery of these crimes.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-05
THE TREASURY GOLD.

Washington, September 3.-The gold in
the treasury is steadily climbing upward
and today again broke record, with a
total reserve of 1870, 9l6, 2s2, the highest
In the history of the reserve fund Unit
ed States Treasurer Roberts, speaking
of the upward trend of the gold in the
treasury, said that out of about $40, GOO. 900
yet to be paid in for the new war loan it
is likely that s25,ooo,o 900 or $50 1000, 600
will be in gold. sit would not be at all
STRANGE he said, ''if, before the tide
turns, our total gold will be consid-
erably over $3.50, 00o,O O0."
THE PACIFIC RAILROAD BONDS.
Washington, September 3.-The sscre-
tary of the treasury has issued call
Offering to redeem the balance of the
bonds amounting to sl4, 004, $50 issued to
the Pacific railroads. OF this amount
over $4,000, 900 was issued to the Central
Pacific, over $4,000, 600 to the Union Pa
cific and over 81. 100000 to the old West
ern Pacific. These bonds Will be re-
deemed at the treasury at rebate of one
half of one per cent of their face value at
any time during the month Of September.
This is on the basis of 3 per cent per an
mum. These bonds were to mature Jan.
nary 1899
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-05
FOIIR. KILLED.

New Orleans, September 3.-The gov"
eminent boat John r. Meigs was totally
destroyed by an explosion at Fort st.
Philip today. She had aboard Lieut..
Jerovy and a party engaged in removing
the torpedoes laid in the Mississippi river
at the beginning of the war. Lieut..
Leroyy had a narrow escape. The killed
were: Captain Starr, commander of the
boat; Sergeant John Newman of the en-
eineers; Pat Carlos and Ralph Rogers.
The wounded were Fritz Koch and D. B.
Petidy
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-05

sick. The hospitals locations, their sur
roundiugs and their climatic conditions
could not be improved The men with
their trained nurses cheerful surround
ings, full medical equipments and
GOOD HOSPITAL SERVICE,
will soon be ready to be sent home, or to
have permanent quarters. The country
Is rich enough, prosperous enough to give
these heroes every consideration, every
comfort and every luxury that they de-
serve or request.
IT am most agreeably surprised at the
facilities found. particularly in the hos
pital service. The men will be best cared
for by being in their present surround
ings till they are fully able to stand q
railroad journey"
Secretary of War Alger said: II hnd
that things are in better condition than
they were when I was here week ago.
am we'll satisfied with the camps.
Elk. Secretary of War Proctor said
"The location of the camp seems to me
ideal. 1t has water on both Sides a soil
dry by natural drainage, and pleasant
breeze from the sea. 1t Is measurelessly
better than the hospitals was familiar
with during the OWL war. think the
Presidents visit will do the men good.
1t will give them something to think
about and break the monotony."
When the President arrived at Long
Island city he went aboard the govern
ment fsrryboat General Meigs and was
taken around the lower end of Manhat-
tan island to the Jersey shore on his way
to the Vice Presidents home in Patter.
son, N. j., where he will spend Sunday
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-05
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

Augusta, September 4.-The fine farm
buildings Of Daniel A. Hewins, near this
city, were destroyed by lightning tonight
with their contents including 70 tons of
hay, two racks of barley and four calves,
farming tools and several sleighs. beside
part of the household goods, nineteen
COWS and five horses. Mrs Hewins, with
her two days old baby were carried by
men to neighboring house in the
drenching rain. Frank Mack, overcome
by the electric shock and excitement at
the fire became delirious, but will re-
cover. Estimated loss over $4,000; no in
surance.
During the same storm Private P. M.
Welsh of Battery A, First Maine artillery,
WAS Frustrated by lightning in this city
and surgeons worked over him for several
hours He will recover. Several ladies
were Frustrated, nothing serious.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-05
HOW PRESIDENT SPENT SUNDAY

Paterson, N. S., September A. -Presi-
dent Mckinley spent a very quiet day
here. He attended morning ssrvice at
the church of the Redeemer in company
with Mrs. Hobart. After the service the
President shook the hands of the minis
ter and large number of the congrega-
ton. The President remained at the
home of Vice President Hobart uutil
o'clock when he went for drive with
Vice President and Mrs. Hobart.
As the carriage contained the Presi-
dent and Vice President was driven
through East Side Park, it encountered
an immense crowd, assembled there to
hear band concert. The party was re-
cognized, the band struck up the Presi-
dents march and the crowd made q rush
for the side of the drive. A number of
persons were enabled to grasp the
Presidents hand. Leaving the park
followed by cheers from the people, the
President was taken to the North Jersey
country club and shown over the house
and grounds. This evening is being
spent quietly at the Vice Presidents
residence
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-05
A CRITICAL Time
During the Battle
of Santiago.
SICK OR WELL, A RUSH
NIGHT AND DAY.
The Packers at the Battle of Santiago de
Cuba Were All Heroes-Their Heroic
Efforts in Getting Ammunition and
Rations to the Front Saved the Day.

P. e. Butler, of pack-train No. 8, wri-
ting from Santiago De Cuba, on July
Esd, says: "We all had diarrhoea in
more or less violent form, and when we
landed we had no time to see doctor,
for it was case of rush and rush night
and day to keep the troops supplied with
ammunition and rations, but thanks to
Cham erlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy, we were able to keep at
work and keep our health; in fact l sim
cerely believe that at one critical time
this medicine was the indirect saviour of
our army. for If the packers had besn I'M
able to work there would have been no
way of getting supplies to the front.
There were no roads that wagon train
could USE My comrade and myself had
the good fortune to lay in supply of
this medicine for our pack train before
we left Tampa, and know in four cases
it absolutely saved life
The above letter was writtent to the
manufacturers of this medicine the
Chamberlain Medicine Co., Des Moines,
Iowa. For sale by d. W. Heseltine &
Co., 1877 Congress ST.; Edward W. Ste
vens, IO7 Portland ST.; King s. Ray
mond, Cumberland Mills; W. A. Ok
nard, 921 Congress St FL. F. S. Goold
Congress Square Hotel.