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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-19
VIRGINIA EEGlMENT TRIAL


Washington. August ls-The inveatl-
CATION into the charges affecting the
conduct of the Third Virginia regiment
at Camp Alger was continued today.
Counsel for the regiment concluded his
case shortly before noon. the witnesses
introduced including Lieutenant Frank
Adams, Company f. Third Virginia.
Captain Charles II. Moore First Con-
necticut; Lieutenant Samuel +. Mag
son, Company J. First Connecticut:
Colonel William l.. Dodge. Thirteenth
Pennsylvania: Sergeant Major J. T.
Taylor Third Virginia. and Major Il.
f. Scruggs. Third Virginia. All the
witnesses corroborated the testimony
Of Captain Hutchins the regimental
officer OF the day, which was given Yes
terday and whose story Of the events
as he saw them has already been made
public as part OF the statement sign
ed by twenty-eight officers OF the reg
iment.
Lieutenant Adams passed through
the camp twice at the time the riot is
supposed To have occurred and saw no
disturbance or characterization OF any
kind. Captain Moore, who is tempo
rarily in charge of the First battalion
Of his regiment, was ordered with his
men into the Virginia line and the hos
pital enclosure where they remained
about fifteen minutes, While present
he noticed no disorder in the Virginia
camp, made no arrests and received no
order to drive any Nirginians back To
their camp. Lieutenant Magson went
with his company TO the division hos
pital, but did not see General Butler.
and remained on the grounds only
about ten minutes. He heard some
yelling, but did not consider IL disor-
derly and took it to be given us as
a send off,
The chief Of witnesses was Colonel
Dodge. who was directed 10 report 10
the division hospital and post senti-
nels on the road all night. Everything
was quiet when he arrived, he said.
He neither saw nor heard anything un-
usual While General Butler was Civ
ing orders Colonel Dodge noticed no
disorderly conduct in the Virginia
camp. Everything was quiet before
the First Connecticut arrived.
Sergeant Major Taylor testified to
about the same effect as Lieutenant
Adams, and submitted a measurement
Of the distance between the Young
Mems Christian Association. the divis-
ion hospital and the camp OF the regi-
ment. He also spoke OF General Buffers
profanity, at which the division COM
mander was much amused. Major
Scruggs was introduced to prove that
Major Butler had left the regimental
line saying that he would go back TO
ease his fathers mind. and assure him
that there was no disturbance Major
Butler denied having made any such
statement when being examined for
the government.
The testimony of these witnesses con-
cluded. the court adjourned soon af-
ter until tomorrow, when the case
will be argued.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-19
CUBAN SECURITIES ADVANCE
On the News Of Cessation of the War.
silver Rises-General Feeling Of Re-
lief Among all Classes.

Havana, August Is. delayed in
transmission)-The reports put in cir
culation some days since with respect
to the progress of the peace negotia-
tions between Spain and the United
States have had the effect of stimulat-
ing orders sent from Europe and other
countries by cable to buy Cuba's pub
lie stock. So far back as August 10th,
the rise in all securities of this class
began, and on Thursday and Friday
of last week silver rose from 40 per
cent discount to % per cent discount,
while railway stocks rose from Is to
80 points in some instances late Fri
day afternoon, although the rumors
that the protocol had already been
tricks of the spectators to affect the
market. When the facts were known
on the following day the rise was
maintained.
The news that General Blanco had
received dispatches from M. Cambon
the French ambassador at Washing
ton, definitely declaring that peace pre-
liminaries were settled and signed,
spread with lightning rapidity through
out the city and there was general re-
lief at the prospect of treaty of peace
that would put an end to the spilling
of blood and the long era of desolation
and ruin. from which the island has
suffered, as there is scarcely any fam
lily, Cuban or Spanish, which has not
felt the terrible depression of war.
Despite the fact that the rumors of
the signing of the protocol were con-
firmed, news came almost simulta-
neously that on Friday last, about noon
an American boat, flying a flag OF
truce, carried an officer from the
American warships off Manzanillo
with a formal demand for the surren-
der of the town on the same conditions
as accompanied the capitulation OF
Santiago de Cuba. On the demand be-
ing refused, a bombardment was be-
gun at o'clock in the afternoon by
three warships, which resulted in the
destruction of sixty-five houses and
the wounding of fifteen Spaniards,
some seriously.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-19
AFFAIRS IN HAVANA
Assuming Old-Time Conditfons-Tran-
guilty Prevails-Everyb body Discus
sing the Peace Terms.

Havana, August Is. delayed in
transmission.) - Yesterday Sunday
and today are holy days of the Bless
ed Virgin and the churches, theatres
and parks have been crowded with
people, the city having it's old time
normal aspect. Everywhere, in the
cafes and on the streets, the condi-
tions Of peace are still the subject OF
anxious inquiry, as thus far nothing
definite Is known. The various reports
received are made the subjects Of
thousand comments, each man suit
ing his own desire or whim. II is no.
ticeable, however, that the former
roughness of tone that characterized
the Havana press in all illusions TO
America and Americans has disap-
peared, although these journals stiH
protect their dignity and reassert their
love toward the mother country.
The Spanish residents In Cuba have
conducted themselves with exemplary
discretion since the report was receiv-
ed of the signing Of the protocol Ha-
vana is tranquil and its people are
turning their attention 10 their daily
advocations, in the hope of retrieving,
partly, the losses sustained during the
period OF the inurrection and war.
Their present temper is a guarantee
that public ORDER will be observed
Thus far there has been no symptom
OF fanatical disturbances.
IL is safe to say wherever the cordi-
tions Of peace are discussed the opin-
ion Is freely expressed, at least by
those who realize the importance OF
maintaining order, that under exist
ing conditions annexation TO any other
government would be the best solu-
tion of the problem.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-19
Most Foully Murdered.

New York, August 16.-Miss E. c.
Reynolds was murdered some time last
night in the Grand hotel, Twenty-first
street and Broadway. The head had
been beaten in. apparently, with a
piece of lead pipe.
From later information it appears
that Miss Reynolds went to the hotel
at 1880 o'clock yesterday afternoon. In
the registry she wrote "E. Maxwell
Howe" and a room was assigned to
her. Between and o'clock she vas
seen walking through the dining room
with man apparently about 35 years
of age. The couple left the hotel
about Z o'clock, but the time of their
return is not known. Some time after
they had returned bottle of wine
was ordered to be sent to their room.
At 9:45 o'clock this morning a cham
ber maid found the woman lying dead
on the floor. The man was gone. By
the body of the woman lay a blood
stained piece of lead pipe, sixteen
inches long and one and one-half
inches thick. One end of the pipe had
piece of cloth wrapped around it as
a handle. AS yet the police have OBJ
tanned no trace of the man.
When Mrs. Reynolds was informed
Of her daughters death she shrieked
They have murdered my child for
her money" She afterward said that
her daughter had intended visiting a
dentist yesterday and had gone to a
bank and drawn some money. Mrs
Reynolds said her daughter had drawn
not less than $500.
Theodore Vail, ex-chief of the sani-
tary department Of Atlanta Ga, who
arrived in this city yesterday, occupi-
ed a room adjoining that Of the muir
dered woman. Chief Vail says that be-
fore retiring last night he pinned $50
in bills under his pillow to the mat
tress- When he awoke this morning
the money was gone.
DR. Samuel J. Kennedy a young
dentist OF this city, was arrested to-
night and is being held upon suspi-
cion of the murder
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-19

The Father of James j. Corbett Kills
HIS Wife Then Takes His Own Life
His Mind Unbalanced for Some Time
The Pug1list Anxious TO Give mp
Ffghafng.

San Francisco, August 16-R J.
Corbett, father Of James G. Corbet.
the heavyweight pugilist, this morn
ing shot and killed his wife and then
turned the weapon upon himself With
fatal effect II is believed that the
murderer was demented. He had been
in extremely poor health for some
time. Death was instantaneous in
both cases.
New York, August l6.-James G.
Corbett was greatly shocked when he
learned of the death of his parents.
At first he refused TO believe il, but
when the news was confirmed, he
broke down and wept like child. His
trainers, McVey and White. tried 70
console him, but to no purpose. Cor
bett said that his father must have
become insane or he would not have
committed such terrible deed.
Corbett after a consultation with
some of his friends had something
further TO say about the tragedy in San
Francisco. He said that his parents
were each about SO years of age and
that the family relations were always
pleasant. He received letters on Sat
urday informing him that his fathers
mind had become unbalanced and he,
therefore, thinks that while suffering
mentally his father committed the
double crime Corbett said he had
telegraphed to San Francisco and that
he would leave for the coast this ev-
evening if the bodies are held until he
can arrive. He says he will send his
brother Joseph home anyway. At pres
ent he could not say what will be done
about his fight with Mccoy. He de-
clared that if it was necessary he would
forfeit the $4,000 he had paid up. He
would not fight again, he declared, had
it not been for the fact that he was
the chief support of the family He
says that what he makes herafter will
go to help support his brothers and
sisters He therefore says that 1t
might be necessary for him TO fight
Mccoy in order to obtain money to
support the family
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-19
A New York Town Wants the Prize
Fight.

Buffalo. N Y, August 1.-THE town
board Of the Cheektowaga, which unan-
imously invited the Hawthorne Ath-
letic Club to hold the contest between
Corbett and Mccoy in that town, have
received an opinion from John w.
F sher. the attorney for the town, In
ich he says:
The Hawthorne Club. in my opin-
ion. has the right to hold a sparrring
exhibition within it's building, the
gloves To be used TO be Of not less than
five ounces each in weight and the at
tendance to be limited TO members OF
the club
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-19
An Explanation

The reason for the great popularity
of Hoods Sarsaparilla lies in the fact
that this medicine positively cures. II
is Americas Greatest Medicine, and
the American people have an abiding
confidence in its merits. They buy and
take il for simple as well as serious
ailments confident that ii will do them
good
Hd,Hds Pills cure liver Ills. Mailed
for 25c. by c. /. Hood & Co, Lowell.
Mass.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-19
ALL MUST SUBMIT
The Presidents Instructions for Government
Of Manila
NO Joint AUTHORITY ALLOWED

The
Admiral Aiding Augustus EscapNew French Cable
Eel nPresid of TvvoR
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13

John l.. Thompson Editor of the
Iowa State Bystander and one of the
best known young man of his race
in this State, has for the past three
years been pursuing law course in
the Iowa College of Law of Drake
university, has completed his STU
dies, and with "a other applicants
went before the Supreme Court, for
examination. He was one of the
50 that passed, all were white except
Mr.. Thompson. He will graduate
next Thursday evening at the Univer-
sity church of Christ with his class
of 3e students, and will receive the
Degree of L. l.. D. Two years ago
this company asked Mr.. Thompson
to take the Editorial chair of this
paper. He has done a great deal
of campaign work for the Republican
party in this state. He has bright
future before him and will no doubt
make his mark in his chosen pro-
fession. We will join his host Of
friends in appreciating the efforts he
has put forth to prepare himself for
future usefulness.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
HARRY G. ovERToN in
TROUBLE.

Harry G. Overton, we'll known in this
city, is in Jail in Butte, Mont. unless he
has been released in the last day or two
He is charged with attempting to defraud
the members of the Black Bostonian
theatrical troupe.
Overton organized the troupe in this
dity during the past winter and invested
considerable money in the enterprise. AZ
ter giving benefit performance here he
started on a tour of the country with
them ond got as far as Butte. when his
funds became exhausted, the members of
the company insisted on having their
salaries and Overton became 50 disgusted
that he endeavored to leave with the little
he had left Of the wreck. He was arrest
ed before he could get out Of town.
Mrs. Overton went from this oily to
join her husband few days ago and ar
rived in Butte after he had been arrested.
The Butte Miner of recent date describes
the scene that ensued when she found
him, and if its version OF the meeting is
correct Overton will have more troubla on
his hands than failure to pay salaries
would have occasioned him. Moines
Leader.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
MOUNT PLEASANT NEWS.

Last Friday night the Second Bap-
tist Church called Rev. Tate of Nash
vile, Tenn. to preach for them. Rev.
Tate is young man who seems devet-
ed to the work. We hope that he and
the church will have success.
Vim. Spots of the Burlington" who
was compelled to stop work on the ac-
count of sickness, has recovered.
Last Tuesday evening the Second
Baptist Church gave social which
was snccess.
The p. E. Committee gave an enter
tainmcnt last Thursday evening.
Mesdames. +. Jones and John Hedge
are on the sick list.
J. w. Fidler has been elected to rep
resent the church at the District Con-
vcntion which meets in Muchalsinock.
Mrs. VIM. McCabe of "Black Trilby"
came in Wednesday to visit relatives.
Quite number went to VIM. Harris
to party last Tuesday evening. All
report a nice time.
Miss l.. A. Mason was elected dele
gate to the S. S. Convention.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13

Chicago last Friday, reached Clinton
at 9:35 on Sunday night. The body was
taken to the home of A. A. Bush,
where the funeral was preached on
Monday, Rev. II. II. Morrill, Of st.
Johns Episcopal Church officiating. A
trio composed of the Misses Young, of
the First Methodist Church, rendered
sweet music during the service. The
relatives left to mourn her loss are Mr..
Stanford Rogers, her father, of Lyons,
two sisters, Mrs. A. A. Bush of this
city and Mrs. ID. O. Green, Of Chicago,
her husband and two small children
beside relatives in Des Moines. The
body was laid to rest at the side OF
that of her mother in Spring-date Gem
etry.
Mrs. +. f. Mcneil entertained on the
evening of the 5th, in honor of her 34th
birthday. Choice refreshments were
served.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. o. Green and I. w.
Watson have returned to Chicago,
having attended the funeral Of Mrs.
Watson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
MUCHAKINOCK NEWS.

Bennett Crank was hurt in No. o
mine last Tuesday, causing him to stay
at home several days.
Jessie Kenny and wife of Keb, have
moved to our city and is stopping at
present with their relative, Henry
Nicklass.
Mrs. Mildred Parker, of Oskaloosa,
spent several days at her mothers
home last week.
Born to James Jones and wife, fine
girl.
J. A. Roper and wife, formerly of
Pratt City Ala, has moved to our city
and will mako it their future home.
The Japanese wedding under the
management of Mrs. w. II. London,
was we'll patronized and neat sum re-
allied. The proceeds were for the
A. NJ. f. Church.
Miss Maryetta Brown left Tuesday
for Washington, Iowa, after several
weeks of visiting in our city.
VIM. Thomas, Lewis Nolan, VIM.
Brightwell, and several others went to
Des Moines Sunday on the excursion.
The base ball game, between Colon
and Muchakinock was won by Colon,
score 16 to O. We cannot give Colon
any credit because they had players
from Lost Creek and Pekay.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
CLARINDA NEWS.

The May exercises at the Baptist and
A. M. Z. churches were excellentIy rem
dered. They were coducted by the
young ladies, and proved grand sue
cess.
Quarterly meeting was held at the A.
NJ. E. church Sunday. 1t was glori-
Gus one. Rev. Jason Bundy was
present.
Mrs. Boyd, Misses Lewis and Lucas
were visitors IN the city Sunday.
We wonder what attracts Mr.. Albert
Stewart in this city.
Messrs. Cook and Bakers are going to
organize small boys band, and we
wish them success.
We wonder what attracts Messrs.
Burt Jones and j. Thomas in Mucba-
KNOCK.
War seems to be the chief talk here.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
CEDAR RAPIDS BUDGETARIAN.

The Ladies Industrial Circle was ell
egantly entertained by Mrs. Charles
Searcy last week. The next meeting
will be held Mrs. II. A. Perkins.
The Light House Society met Friday
evening with Miss Emma Oliphant.
Quite number of members were pres
ent. The following porgram was rem
dcred: Recitation, "St. Peter, Mrs.
Ben Hawkins; Reading, blessed are
the Peacemakers", Henry Martin; Pa
per, Responsibilities of Life, Miss
Emma Ol,phant; Recitation, "Silly Bill
ly", Mrs. Geo. II. Wade; Grafton, "Our
Country, 0. b. Claire; Reading, "Want
of Decision, Mrs. .. B. Claire; Address:
"What the Negroes will do, Geo. H.
Wade; Journal. Editor. After business,
the society adjourned to meet with Mrs.
Ben Hawkins.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. II. Wade enter
tanned at six o'clock dinner Sunday.
Those present were Misses Emma Oil
phant. and Eta Davis and Messrs.
VIM. Mason. c. Jackson, and Chas. P.
Williams of the Arnold Concert Compa-
ny. Each one enjoyed himself.
Little Gretchen Martin was on the
sick list last week, but is improving
Mrs. Marshall Perkins borther died
last week and was buried Saturday.
She has our sincerest sympathy.
The Arnold Jubilee Singers were the
guests of our city from Saturday until
Tuesday. On Sunday evening, they
assisted the A. NJ. E. Church Choir.
At the Y. M. C. A. Building, on Mon
day evening, they gave one their excel
lent concerts. 1t was well worth lis
tening to, and was enjoyed by crowd
ed house. The company is quartette
composed of Messrs. Arnold, Williams,
jackson and Mason.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
OlTTUMWA NEWS.

Especial Correspondence to the BYsrANDER.I
The tribes of the A. M. E. Church
cleared $33s5O. The tribes will give
a reception at the home of Mrs. Z.
Dodd, May 18th.
The Dramatic Club of Ottumwa will
give drama June 1st, at the Grand
Opera House for the benfit of the A.
NJ. E. Church.
Miss Ida Mae Hamilton was elected
delegate to the 8. S. Convention and
Miss Harriet Williams. As Miss Ida
cannot attend, Miss Williams will be
the delegate and will make good one.
The Ottumwa High School has three
colored students. Bessie Louisa Owens,
1901; Anne Spencer, 1900; and Blanche
Bell, who will finish this June. Miss
Blanche is very intellectual. She is
the only one Of the four. who started
when she did,. to finish.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13

The Choir of the A. NJ. Il. Church
will give sacred concert in the near
future. .E.
Mrs. Bird and son left last week for
their home in Illinois, after pleasant
visit in our city.
DO not forget the May Festivaf' at
the A. NJ E. Church, on the 31st inst.
Every one come out to see the little ones.
Some of our people are expecting to
attend the S. S. Convention at Muchas
KNOCK.
Mrs. VIM. Martin has been on the
sick list, but is much improved at this
writing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
OTTUMWA NEWS.
Last Weeks Co6rsspoudeues |

Last Weeks Correspondence
The entertainment given at the
A. M. E. Church last Thursday
evening was a success. The priz-
es were given to Mrs. Henderson
who brought in s43. SO, and to
Mrs. johnson who brought in
$1s.16.
!" Mrs. Emma Fields left for Chi.
cago, Friday evening.
Messrs. j.. Wood, Thomas
McRoy, Tai Black, Budd Bell,
Hillie Carter, Johnnie Davis,
Thomas Hinkle, and Miss Nellie
Fowler spent Sunday in Des
Moines. They're good time.
James Hamilton who has been
very ill is improving slowly.
Mesdames. Fowler and Thorn
ton are not much better at this
writing. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Jones were
made happy by the arrival of 4
fine baby boy, last Thursday.
Crede Mason is convalescent.
On last Wednesday evening, the
Baptist Church gave a birthday
entertainment which was we'll at
tended. ..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13

Mr.. j. Clifford Williams, one of our
we'll liked and aspiring young men,
will leave the city this week for his old
home in Georgetown, Ky, to visit his
parents, his mother being sick and has
not seen herson Clifford for over three
years. He enlisted in the famous
fighting Ninth Cavalry, Troop D. Jan.
10th, 1895, and served two and one-half
years. We are sorry to lose our intel
ligent young man.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
BOONE DOINGs.

Mr.. S. /. Terry was a Des Moines
visitor, Saturday.
A small crowd took a trip to Frazer
Sunday.
Master Chas. Anthony has secured a
position with the Seminole Medicine
Company.
Miss Black, of Marshallrown, is visiting
in the city; also Messrs. Ward and Will
kinson.
The Progressive Club will give an
entertainment in the near future.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
BURLINGTON BRIEFLETS.

The wedding bells are ringing and
we are soon to loose one or more of our
yong ladies.
Mr.. Thomas +. Lamb was called to
Indianapolis, Ind, on last Saturday,
where his wife lies very ill.
The friends of Mrs. Matte Roberts
were pleased to see her out last Sun
day. She has just recovered from a
severe cold.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. MacKey have
removed to Central avenue near Jeffer-
son street, where they will be pleased
to receive all their friends.
Mr.. Charles Il. Brown is soon to de-
part for East Burlington where he will
engage in farming.
Mr.. William Shackelford spent last
Saturday visiting his parents in Sim
monsville, III.
Those on the sick list at this writing
are: Mesdames Nancy Mitchell and
VIM. Kinney, who are fast improving.
Mr.. Geo. W. Parker now holds third
chair in Mr. Sam Gunnells barber shop.
Mr.. John Mitchell and wife of Du-
buque are visiting relatives and friends
in the city.
Mr.. j. Ross and family of Valley
street spent Sunday visiting at the
Brooks home on South Hill.
Tomorrow is quarterly meeting at
the st. Johns A. NJ. E. church.
Mr.. John Ivy is recovering from a
severe chest trouble which he has been
bothered with for some time.
We learn that Mr. Oliver Folks is to
be delagate of the A. NJ. E. Sunday
School, from here, at the conventian to
be held in Muchakinock May Goth and
27th.
There has been quite number of
surprise and birthday parties here dur
ing the past two weeks.