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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-15

Is no more responsible position
or earth than that OF a railroad en-in-
Ger. On his steady nerves, clear brain.
bright eye and perfect self command. de-
pend the safety OF the train and the lives
% its passengers. DR.. Miles Nervine and
other remedies are especially adapted TO
keeping the nerves steady. the brain clcar
and the mental faculties u~nimpairea.
Engineer T. w. Mccoy. formerly OF 1925
Broadway Council Bluffs, but now residing
80 @4ll humboldt St, Denver, writes that he
suffered for years from constipation. caus-
ing sick, nervous and bilious headaches and
was fully restored to health by Dr.. Miles
Nerve s. Liver pills. heartily recommend
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-04-15

Dr.. Miles Remedies"
DR.. Niles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gIsts under Z positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases OF the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DR.. MILES MEDICAL
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-06-11
ADMIRAL SIMPSONS REPORT.

He Does Not Mention the Reported
Landing of Troops.
Washington, June 3.-Shortly after
z o'clock last evening confirmation of
the press dispatches concerning the
bombardment of the fortifications or
Santiago reached the navy department.
AZ came In the form of a cablegram
from Admiral Sampson, which was
made public in the following bulletin:
"Bombarded forts at Santiago 1880
TO 10 a m. today, June 6. Silenced
works quickly without injury of any
kind. though within 1000 yards"
Only one additional point was elicit
ed in questioning. That was that the
cablegram contained no information
aboht the landing of either land forces
or marines.
1t is pretty we'll understood that the
bombardment was for the purpose of
paving - way either for the landing
of troops or actually TO cover the land
ing OF marines and the few troops pre-
sumably already there.
Press dispatches received from
Spanish sources indicate that land
ing was effected either during OF i'm
mediately after the bombardment
This is regarded by naval authorities
(, as entirely reasonable. 1t is not be
lieved that Admiral Sampson, aftel
having silenced the forts. would leav'
them to be rehabilitated by the enemy
1t is deemed likely that he landed
sufficient force OF marines to hold tn
ground he had gained and to maxi
preparations for the landing OF tn
regular forces upon their arrival, If, in
deed, some OF them are not alread,
af hand
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-06-11
ADMIRAL CERvERA'S REPORT.

Says That the Americans Fired Fif-
teen Hundred Shells
Madrid, June 8.-The following Of
fetal dispatch has been received from
Admiral Cervera:
six American vessels have bonn
barded the fortifcations at Santiago
and along the adjacent coast Six
were killed and IL wounded on board
the Reino Mercedes. Three officers
were killed and an officer and II men
were wounded among the troops.
"The Americans fred 1900 shells of
different caliber. The damage in
flicted upon the batteries OF La Socapa
and Morro Castle was unimportant
The barracks at Morro Castle suffered
damage. The enemy had noticeable
losses"
In the chamber OF deputies Captain
Aunon, minister of marine, read Ad.
miral Cervera's dispatch and a dis
patch from General Blance to the ef.
feet that General Lsnares had re.
pulsed an American attempt to effect
landing Of troops at Aguedores. The
senate, after hearing Admiral Ger
vera's dispatch, unanimously resolved
to congratulate the army and navy.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-06-11
ADMIRAL DEWEY'S AID.
Emilio Aguinaldo Is Conducting a
Civilized Warfare.
HIS REPORT TO CONSUL wILDMAN

Has Taken Over Two Thousand Pris-
Oners, Including the Governor of
Cavfte-AmerIcanC Captain Says There
VIII Soon Be No Spanish Army Lett,
correspondent of The Daily Mail says:
United States Consul Wildman has
received the following letter from
Auginaldo, the insurgent leader In the
Philippines:
Before opening an attack upon any
town I summon the Spanish officer in
command to surrender. In one case
one Of the officers so summoned replied
by stating that the garrison was not
quite ready to fight, and he asked IL I
would defer the attack for three hours
I complied
1.-THE first engagement we had with
the Spaniards occurred on May 2S,
when we captured 10, with their arms
and ammunition Toward evening we
hemmed them in. One hundred aad
ninety Cazadores and 20 loyal natives
participated. We lost four killed. The
Spaniards lost 16 killed. including one
officer. The result OF this engagement
was that fighting became general
throughout the province Of Cavite. Az
ter four days fighting over 1000 Span
iards were taken prisoners, including
many officers and General Leopoldo
Pena, governor of Cavite, who handed
me his sword. revolver and golden belt,
and a formal letter OF surrender"
An American naval captain writes a.
follows: I'm my opinion the rebels
have undergone a radical change since
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-06-11
Returned Missionary.

Rev. r. l.. Steward, our returned
missionary from Africa, has been Civ
ing a series of illustrated lectures
on Africa, in this city during the past
month. Mr.. Steward is accompanied
by one of his redeemed slave boys of
the Pessa Tribe, who adds much to the
interest of the lectures Regardless
of the varied opinions of the brethren
of this city and state, respecting for
eign mission work, Mr.. Stewart has
been extended a cordial invitation by
every leading church in this city, to
give one of his highly entertaining and
instructive lectures in his work In At
RIGA.
Mr.. Stewards work is beautifully IL
lustrated by stereoptican views; Civ
ing clearly the dark and bright side of
life in the Republic of Liberia. Mr..
Stewart will leave the city in few
days to continue his tour of the Unit
ed States. He has, to all appearance,
succeeded in creating new interest
for for African Mission work in this
city.
For many whose interest have been
for years, lying dormant, have renew
ed their energies to the extent. that
little garments are being given, pledges
made, and many other useful dona-
JlCuS TO the SCHOOL Ol CW6HJ9-HNo re-
deemsd boys and girls in Africa.
Mr.. Stewart has preached in all the
leading churches in the city. and his
spirited soul-stirring sermons had their
effect. In more than one instance, he
was requested to speak again.
He has lectured at the Zion Baptist
and Mt. Olive Baptist Churches of
Manchester, Va. In this city at the
First Baptist, Second Baptist, Fifth st.
Baptist, Sharon Baptist, Fifth Baptist,
Sidney, Mt. Carmel Baptist, Ebenezer
Baptist, and the Sixth Mt. Zion Bap-
tist Churches. Several churches re-
quested reproduction of the lecture,
among them the Sixth Mt. Zion Bap-
tist Church.
| Any friend desiring Co give a gar
ment, q few yards of cloth of any kind
tin plates, spoons, q hoe, blank books,
pencils, pins, needles, thread or any
article of use, for Mr.. Stewards school
in Africa can do so. by leaving their
Offering with Mrs. N. e. Henry. 5I7
Catherine St. Mrs. Henry is the
mother of Mrs. Lucy A. Coles, ou1
missionary to Africa, and understands
the shipment OF boxes to Africa.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-06-11

the arrival of Agulnaldo. The Span
iards have lost ali during the time he
has been there. and If our people don't
hurry there won't be any Spanish army
left at the end Of the fight"
The American ships have taken no
part in the fighting. Neither boats nor
men have been landed, and statements
to the contrary are false. Dispatches
from Manila say that Aguinaldo is
doing splendid work. Monday OF last
week he routed the Spaniards, taking
400 prisoners, among them % officers.
On the Wednesday following he took
so prisoners and four field pieces in a
battle at a point between Cavite and
Manila
On Thursday, when this dispatch left
Manila, he had cornered 100 Spaniards
in an old church at Cavite. and, not
caring to lombard, he was starving
them. He treats his prisoners well.
Four towns are now in possession Of
the rebels. 1t is reported that the gov
ernor general OF the Philippines want
ed to surrender, but his officers prevail
ed upon him to hold out. The capital
of the province of Batanagas has been
taken by the insurgents, and the gov
ernor attempted to commit suicide. The
governor of Malabar is also a prisoner.
The insurgents from other provinces
are advancing on Manila
A proclamation issued by Aguinaldo
the insurgent chief, points to a desire
to set up a native administration in 1he
Philippines under an American protec-
torate. Aguinaldo. with an advisory
council. would hold the Dictatorship
until the conquest of the islands and
would then establish a republican as
sembly. -Aguinaldo has issued orders
that the lives and property OF Euro
peans, Chinese and all Spanish non
combatants are to be protected, and
that all excesses are 70 be avoided.
The Spanish soldiers who have beer
captured are a sorry looking lot. Il
they are a fair sample. they will be nC
match for the American troops,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-06-11
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.

Mr.. William Burwell Of WasA
Point and his enterprising son. who
pears the same name called on US.
-Mrs. Annie E. Blackwell wife of
Prof. J. Fl. Blackwell, of Manchester.
VINO has been very sick is slowly im-
proving at her residence, No. is e.
We return thanks for an invita-
tion to the 18th Anniversary of Anti
och Council, No. 81, Wednesday. June
Sth at ?. NJ, st. Luke's Hall, N.
Brooks, W. c.; NJ. H. Griffin, R. s.
We return thanks for an invita-
ton to the Grand Reception in honor
OF M. W. g. Supreme Master of the II
o OF Seven Wise Men of America.
Rev. r. Horace Bolden at Portsmouth.
Va, June z, 1898
Misses Carrie and V;rv;n;a
Pierre, Ottie M. Brooks OF Washin0-
ton, ID. t.. and Mrs Warren r. Brooks
OF Springfield, Mass, called on us.
We have received the catalogue
OF Wayland Seminary and College for
lSSI-5- Professor George Rice Hovey.
President. 1t is credit to the insti-
tuition.
Mrs. James Racchus of Atlantic
City, formerly of Richmond is visiting
her sisters, Mrs. Robert Gray, 433 Web
ster St., and Mrs Thomas Pryor OF
Leigh st.
Miss Parrie Lee Robinson OF
Amelia, Va, and Miss Laurine O..
Moseley Of 0oochiand, grad yates of
the V. N. and @. l., are now in the city
visiting Miss MaItie o. Allen. 81O West
Leigh ST., who has been attending the
Burkeville Seminary.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-06-11
BRAVEST OF THE Brave
The Remarkable Heroism Of Eight
American Sailors.
BRAvED DEADLY SPANISH FIRE

And Succeeded In Blocking Cervera's
Escape From Santiago-Talxen Pris-
oners by the Spaniardss who Are
Amazed at Their Daring.
Port Antonio. Jamaica, June g.
Eight American sailors have gained for
themselves inches I'm the temDle of
fame by an act OF heroism never ex-
celled in the worlds history. In order
to block the exit of Cervera's Spanish
feet from the harbor of Santiago
Lieutenant Hobson, Of the flagship
New York. conceived the idea OF sink
ing the collier Merrimac in the narrow
channel. Permission was granted by
Admiral Sampson. and. with a volun-
teer crew OF seven men. under cover Of
the darkness after the moon had set.
shortly after o'clock Friday morning,
he ran the Merrimac into the throat
Of the harbor. swung her broadside
across the channel, and then exploded
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-06-11
ALL HONOR TO OUR FIGHTERS.

Mr.. Editor:
When the news Of Dewey's victory
at Manila reached this country, the
colored people We'd with the white in
doing him honor. Again. when news
came of the heroic deeds of Lieut..
Hobson and his seven comrades, in
running the gauntlet of the Spanish
guns and sinking the collier Merrimac
in the mouth Of the harbor of Santiago
de Cuba, the hearts of colored citizens
swelied as big as did those of our
white citizens and their cheers were as
Vociferous ss any. And when peace
shall have been declared between the
United States and Spain, and the na
tfves of the islands of Cuba, Phillip
pines and possibly, the Canaries, who
have been so cruelty outraged and
oppressed by the Spaniard, shall be
forever free, the colored citizens Of
this country will be as glad and will
praise the United States and its troops
in terms as lofty and heartfelt as any.
Seeing that we have but one country
and that sectionalism is being done
away with that the gray is becoming
blue and the blue is becoming gray
that the cry is becoming rife: mo
North, no South, no East, no West,
but, My Country P'-I say, seeing ali
these things, why cannot we rise above
petty color and race prejudice and
cry-"no blacks, no whites, no race,
but, citizens of my Country 20
1t is a downright shame that at a
time when all elements of strength
shoul1 be united for the common good
of the country there should be found
those who are willing TO risk every
evil consequence in order that they
may hug their ugly god of race preju
dice in their cry of "no shoulder strap
ped Negroes in our army"
One of our morning dailies seems tt
be particularly solicitous on the sub
| j ct of colored officers for coloreC
{ o diers. Now, IL we wanted colore,
officers for white soldiers, could a
once understand it's opposition. Bu
its being opposed to colored officers 70
our colored soldiers can only be solved
on the score that it is opposed to tn
moral advancement of the coloreI
race.
You deserve great praise, Mr.. Edito
for the stand you have taken in thi
matter. Your motto: mo officers, n
| fRht," should he the motto OF ever
colOred man in the South. Any color
ed men who would volunteer as Stat
military organizations whose coloye
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-06-11
A Reception rendered Him.

On the evening of May %. 1898. the
paflor of Miss Addie L. Thornton, 1882
4th st , N. W., Washington, d. c., was
brilliantly Illuminated, the occasion
being a grand reception rendered Mr..
B. II Peyton, Assistant Manager of
Richmond Beneficial and Insurance
Company by Miss Addie L. Thornton.
The table was heavily ladened with
all delicacies of the season. Quite a
pleasant time was spent.
Among those present we're: Misses
Rebecca j. Gray, Lavinia Shelton, Eva
Dave, Alice Brooks, Rosa Brooks,
Maggie Thompson, Rosa Thornton,
Addie L. Thornton. Messrs. Charles
Shorter, @. M. H.. johnson, now oi
Washington. d. o.. B. II. Peyton, John
3. Tate. John Burton, Hamilton
Thornton.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-06-11
THEY FOUGHT AT MANILA.
Men ofDewey's Fleet Praise the Span
fards' Bravery.

Men ofDewey's Fleet Praise the Span
fards' Bravery.
San Francisco, June S.-Among the
passengers who arrived on the Belgic
yesterday from Hong Kong were four
men who participated in the fight of
Manila on May /. They are Paymaster
q. A. Loud, of the dispatch boat Nc
Culloch; DR.. Charles 2. Kindleberger,
surgeon OF the Olympia; Ralph Phelps,
secretary to the captain Of the Nc
Culloch, and ]. c. Evans. gunner of the
Boston. DR.. Kindleberger and Gunner
Evans are going home on account Of
expiration of their sea service. Pay
master Loud and Mr.. Phelps are here
on business. They all speak of the
valor and determination OF their op-
ponents in the battle Of Manila. They
say that the Spaniards fought bravely,
even after the last vestige OF hope had
gone, and stayed by their guns as long
as they could be used. Both DR.. Kind
leberger and Gunner Evans had been
ordered home before the battle OF
Manila, but when they learned that a
battle was imminent they asked and
obtained permission to remain with the
fleet.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-06-11
MAGNO'S MESSAGE.
Notes on Sunday Services.
SOLDIER BOYS CONFORM TO THE
PLANETS VIEWS.
War0ry Does Not Prevent Matrimonial
Ties Other Brevities From the Ward.

Last Sunday being the first Sunday
in June, was an exceeding fiue day.
The young folks turned out on several
occasions IN large numbers- All of our
churches were well attended.
Rev. DR.. Graham fed his flock with
very rich food on last Sunday. He
has just accomplished q great success
in big rally. Much praise is due his
efforts.
Rev. Richard Wells conducted n
grand rally on last Sunday which
seem 20 have met with great finan-
cial success.
The Moore Street Church is arranp-
ing for Big Rally on the 8rd Sunday
inst The church will be % years old.
A beautiful Corpus Christi Process
sion is programmed for Sc. Joseph'a
Church tomorrow evening at O'Clock.
Go and witness this happy event.
Our people have been dying very
fast this Spring, and many are those
who still languish on their couches,
notwithstanding the war cry is in
evidence, our young folks are constant
ly marching to the hYmenial altar.
1t seems that the race of peopIe with
whom our hberators are identified de-
clares tnat this is the white mans
country; yet Mr.. Hewin OF Massaehu-
sets declares that we are debt to them
rather than God. We truly believe
tnat ne was out OF his wits, and is now
ready to retract.
Our soldier boys declares that the
Richmond PLANET speaks their senti-
ments when she says, mo officers !:
no fight 70
Yes, it ia fact that they will foin
the happy, matrimonial throng on the
22nd inst. We wish the Rev. and his
elect happy entrance.
They say that the Negro can stand
| the climate in Cuba better than the
white man. Now, that's q fact. we
were born under hardships; but we'll
not submit ourselves to such without
due compensation.
Young men. be friendly. cautions
and brave. Be friendly to both white
and black bs cautious as To how Won
enlist, and be brave enough Co live for
the white mans CD country and not
die for il.
Slavery has been among our people
once, ana it was of long duration: buI
war will always hereafter follow an at.
tempt to introduce it.
Young girls, we know the season ot
refreshments is at hand, but have com
passion on the young mans pocket.
The Ward has lost its Republican in.
h0ence. Now, what will be the NOV,
OF The Democratic representatives.
Mr.. John Allen who was indispose<
at his home during last week is able tC
be out again.
Mr. and Mrs. w. A. Kyles will re
ceive their friends at their home. lOI.
st. Paul St., Sunday, from until 10 p
MAoNo UNc.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-06-11
Southern Biblical Assembly, Knoxville,
Tenn, June 16 %. l898.-Summer
School For Teachers, University
of Tennessee, Knoxville,
Tenn. June 1926.
1903.

Account Of the above occasions the
Southern Railway will sell tickets from
points on its line to Knoxville, Tenn d.
and return at rate of one first-class
fare for the round trip. Tickets will
be on sale June 18th, 14th, 18th, 10th.
and 17th, final limit June 9th, 1893
also June Goth and 2lst, final limit
July 4. 1898.
When securing tickets to Knoxville
to attend these occasions be sure they
read via Southern Railway, Land OF
the Sky Route" through Asheville, N.
c., thereby availing yourself of the
opportunity of viewing the grandeur
and beauty of the mountain scenery on
this route.
Complete information as to rates
schedules, ETC., cheerfully furnished
upon application to agents Southern
Railway or @. W. WestbuFy, T p. A.
920 east Main street, Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-06-11
THE BUFFALO ARRIVES
The Former Brazilian Cruiser Now al
Fortress Monroe.

The Former Brazilian Cruiser Now at
Fortress Monroe.
Newport News, Va, June S.-The
United States cruiser Buffalo. formerly
the Nictheroy. Of the Brazilian navy.
arrived at Old Point yesterday after
noon from Rio Janeiro. She is de-
tanned at quarantine, and no one is
allowed to go on board. She prob
ably win be fumigated before being
released from quarantine. The Buffalo
was conveyed a part OF the way from
Rio by the battleship Oregon and the
gunboat Marietta. She left them a
short time after her departure, how
ever, and came through to Newport
News without entering any port. The
vessel is not yet actually on the United
States naval lists. She has been ac-
quired subject TO certain conditions
that doubtless VII be atrictlY fnldIlod
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-06-11
RICHMOND. VIRGINIA. SATURDAY. JUNE II. 1898.

ish FIRE, exploded the torpedoes which
sunk the Merrimac. but their plans for
escaping in small boat had miscar-
ried, and they were compelled to swim
ashore. where they wers taken pris-
oners. Two OF the men were slightly
wounded, but Lieutenant Hobson him.
self had escaped unhurt. Admiral Ger
vera, amazed at the daring courage
of the men. determined to notify Ad-
lniral Sampson at once OF their escape
from death. IT waSNadded that their
bravery had won the admiration OF
every Spaniard. and would secure for
them the most courteous treatment.
They viii also be exchanged for Span
fish prisoners. Money and supplies were
sent to the prisoners through Captain
Ovideo.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-06-11

were so damaged that 1t is questioned
whether they will ever be able to re-
new any effective work during the
war.
After the feet had retired the Span
iards returned to some of their guns
and sent II shells after the feet, but
no one was injured. One large shell
fell close to the collier Justin.
Throughout the engagement no
American ship was hit and no Ameri-
tan was injured.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-06-11
HOw's This 2

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-06-11
sampson's Authority Supreme.

Washington, June S--The extent OF
Admiral SIMPSONS attack on the de-
fenses of Santiago has brought out
one fact very clearly, namely. that he
has practically unlimited power as to
the time and character of an attack
and is unhampered by restrictions from
Washington. The exact nature OF his
orders has never been made public. but
a naval officer in a position to know
what they are said that Admiral
Sampson had greater power conferred
upon him than had ever been given to
any commander-in-chief. 1t was for
him to decide on the time for an at
tack and the place and manner Of it's
execution.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-06-11
PYTHIAE NOTES.

Now that all have become thorough
ly rested from the Dapville trip we
think, tut it fitting that all should get
down to business. There must be an
increase OF 500 in membership this
year and we have just the material to
do it. We are expecting about six
new lodges from Tidewater this year
and Danville will certainly hold her
Own.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-06-11
Received MEDALS OF HONOR.
Alumni Alumni Alumni !

The regular annual meeting of the
Alumni Association OF the Richmond
Normal School will convene at the
building of the Normal School, Monday
Eve, June 20, 1898 at O'Clock sharp.
All members are requested to meet
and committees to report. The Off
GERS will be elected. All graduates
are requested to join.
Come and hear for yourself. All are
invited. Joining fee, 81; Quarterly
dues, 25c.
j ANDREW BOWLER, President,
r. Ii. THURsTON, Gen. Secretary.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-06-11
Corpus Christi Procession.

On Sunday, June 10Th at PM.
there Will be beautiful Corpus chris
ii Procession at st. Joseph's Church.
North lat st. Special music will be
rendered on this occasion by the choir
and children Of the SUNDAY School
Miss Maggie Ryan will preside at the
organ and direct the singing in her
usual excellent manner.
All are cordially welcomed to be
present and share in the happy event.