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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-10

of the Fort Smelling band foated
at the head of crack Company D., of
the First regiment. The appearance
of the soldiers and the music served to
attract an immense crowd to the fed
eral building, and, when the recruits
emerged into Fifth street, the side
walks were impossible. AS the naval
officers were seen coming out of the
door at the head of the procession of
recruits, the crowd gave three mighty
cheers, and Senator Pottgeiser infiam-
ed the enthusiasm by setting off sew
eral pans of red fire, which threw a
wierd glare over the scene.
The band and the soldiers under
Capt. Ed Bean received the recruits,
and then the procession started up
Wabasha street to Sixth The recruits
We're led by Charles H. B. Appleton,
who carried the flag which Rukard
Hurd had presented to him and Her.
man F. Koke.
Gave Them n Banner.
AS the men We're about to go away
from the building, w. H. Hoyt pre-
sented them with a splendid silk ban
ner which he handed to Apprentices
Thomas McEwen and William E.
Rentfrow to guard. When the men
saw the flag waving above them, they
gave a cheer.
AT the corner of Sixth street there
was more red fire and the crowd of
spectators grew larger. The people
followed them down the street and the
enthusiasm was materially increased
by the discharge of giant firecrackers
and other noisy demonstrations. Men
and women waved flags and hats from
windows and the music of the band
was almost drowned in the pande-
monium of cheering and shouting that
was INDUCED in at every point.
The recruits responded to the cheers
and helped to swell the volume of
sound.
Good bye, bys." shouted many per
sons to the men as they passed along
and there were admonitions to:
Remember the Maine
"Give the Spaniards the devil" and
similar cries.
Crackers and Small Guns.
The procession turned into Robert
street and there the men encountered
the greatest crowd. The people were
SO ANXIOUS to see them that they
crowded into the middle of the street,
and it was almost impossible for the
militia to make a way for them All
this time the air resounded with the
explosions of crackers and small guns
firing salutes as the recruits passed.
When the procession was about TO
cross Fourth street, Trolley Car $50, OF
the State street line, bound north,
knocked Capt. Bean down. The driver
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-10
WILL BID THEM FAREWELL.
Fort Smelling knights Of Pythias to-
Meet TUESDAY.

In view of the orders issued at Fort
Smelling, the next meeting of Ivy lodge,
knights of Pythias, which will be held
at the post Tuesday evening, will PROB
ably be the last gathering Of members
of the order, and arrangements have
been made by other Pythian lodges to
make the meeting an occasion Of fare
we'll.
Lincoln Lodge No. 3S and Champion
Lodge No Is will go out to the fort in
a body and participate in the meeting
The visiting lodges will meet at Sew
enth and Wabasha streets in time to
take the fort car which leaves this
point at IA.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-10
NEWS FROM A RECRUIT.
William $. Carlton Writes From the
Navy Yards.

Sergt. NJ. NJ. Carlton. of Company f.
national guard received a letter from his
brother William s. Carlton. former sergeant
CT Company E, who enlisted from Mi. Uaul
and went to the Brooklyn navy yards Satur
day. April 3. The letter was dated April 6,
and stated that he had been consigned to the
Mosquito fleet dispatch boat Unkas. as head
fireman. The boat had orders to sail for Key
West April Z.
Mr.. Cartons old associates will be pleased
10 learn of his success as he enlisted as sec
ond fireman.
New York-S13 by the 500 Line. Ticket Of
fee sos Robert street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-10
Newport News, March 20, 81.
ofh

Newport News, March 20, 81.
Dear Father:
AS yet none of the crew have received
any Of the mail sent South. Yes, I prom
Use you to do all in my power as feariessly
my feeling of honor and justice to my coun-
try to your teaching.
Our navy will surprise the world. Spain
will be SO thoroughly and quickly licked
that it will be willing to submit to ony
terms. Not my opinion, but the opinion OF
officers throughout the navy.
Your Loving Son.
P. 81 am glad to know that Dick will
volunteer. All true Americans will
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-10
CLUB GAVE HIM A sEND-OFF.
Gus Smiths Friends Wish Him All
Kinds of Good Luck.

Among tie recruits who left last evening
10 serve Uncle Sam for the next five years
rs an apprentice in the United States navy
was August Smith, a member of the Good
rich Avenue Social club.
When the party was all ready to leave the
government building last evening on their
march to the depot Gus" as he was known
among his young friends, was surrounded
by all the members of the club who indi-
vidually gave him a God speed on his jour-
ney. and wished him every success in his
chosen vacation in life
They all accompanied him to the depot,
and in their last farewell expressed the hope
that when he returned to his old home in
St Paul for visit it would be as the cap
tain Of one of Uncle Sans warships.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-10


My Dear Father
l have waited fer some lime to hear from
you. but as yet | have received no letter.
l guess we are in for it from all appear
ances, and we are anXious!y awaiting the
word.
Our ship is no longer white, for yester-
day we gave her coat Of war paint. Her
color is a slate color. or as near that of
the horizon possible.
We received Commodore Schley on board
this morning. He took command. Under
his command, with the Brooklyn as flag
ship, are the first-c-ass cruisers Mirneapo-
lis and Columbia. and probably the last
American line ships St. Paul and ST Lcuis
may be turned into auxiliary cruisers and
put under his command.
The flying squadron would indeed he
the most appropriate name for this group
Of ships as they are the fastest fleet Of
warships in the VOID.
To free Cuba is the only indemnify which
will pay for the murder of the Names
crew. Such is the unanimous opinion Of
every man on this ship. and should the ad-
ministration not gain this point American
subjects in foreign por,s might better ask
protection under the flag of Spain, for tho
stars and stripes would no longer be hon
ored.
An order has just come to fill your ships
with coal and be ready to sail.
Well, must close, promising you in ease
we do go to war. ! will do my duty as I
know you would like to have me.
Your loving son.
Edward Fischer
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-10
ACKER POST FEELS THE FIRE.

Gen. Il. c. Mason Delivers PatriOt-
ic Speech That Fires the Heroes
Of '61-Says the Time Has Come
When Cuba Should Be Freed
Does Not Believe That Spanish
Foot VIII Touch American Soil
During the Coming Conflict
Time to Strike the Blow.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-10

The hobby which is most suited to the
fancy of Hon. William D. Cornish is
that would doubtless become popular but,
like the taste for caviar and stuffed Olives it
has to be acquired, and the chances for
picking up the taste very limited. After
a man has once allowed passion for selling
railroads to take possession of him, it is
said to be very difficult to get away from
the demon of DESIRE but there are only
few Union Pacific systems, so the average
man gees through life and the temptation
never comes to him. But the selling of
transportation systems is at least a divert
ing hobby, and it has the undoubted merit
Of being exclusive.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-10
MINNES0TA'S GUARD READY

Gen. Bend. Commander of the Min
ncSota Militia. Has No Idea When
They viii Re Called or Where
They Will BE Sent-Says, How
ever. That They Will he Ready
to Obey Al Summons Promptly
Whenever Their Country Needs
Their ASsiStnuce-LittIe Time
Needed for Preparation.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-10
BOYS WILLING TO FIGHT
SONS OF VETERANS GATHERING
IN RECRUITS

Nine New Members Enrolled Yester-
day-MfnneapOlis Camp No. . Of
fers the Services of Some of Its
Officers and Men-AI Camps In
the State to- BE Extended an In
vitatiOn to Join.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-10
THEY WANT TO GET AT SPAIN.

A St. Paul Man, Who Is Connected
With the Rattleship Brooklyn,
Writes That They Are Ready for
RattIe-NavaI Officers Think
the United States Can Whip Spain
Thoroughly and Quickly-The
Navy Will Surprise the World
Must Avcnge the Maine.
John Fischer, of 522 harrington ave-
nue., has received the following letters
from his son, Edward Fischer, assist
ant engineer of the battleship Brook
Ign:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-10
RECRUITS FOR UNCLE SAM.

Second Detachment of Minnesota
Boys Leave St. Paul for the Brook
lyn Navy Yard-ThOusands of
People Line the Streets and Cheer
the BOys-FGrt Smelling Band
furnishes Inspiring Music and
Company ID Accompanies the Par
ty to the Depot - Patriotic
Speeches.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-10

s'In modern days the individual man
counts for more than he ever has in
the past, because modern ship of war
is complicated machine and every
man must do the work he is put to. A
few Indifferent men on shore makes
little difference, but in the naval ser
vice it is impossible to have men in
different without danger Of failure.
IF you are called to meet the Span
ish let every man remember that un-
less he does his duty even to the death,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-10

Continued on Ninth Page.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-05-12
COL. BURGWYN ENDORSED.

The following resolutions were
passed by the l.. OBJ. Branch Camp
Confederate Vetrans at Raleigh on
May 3rd:
"Resolred That L. OBJ. Branch Camp
Confederate Veterans INDUCES the hope
that his EXcellency, Gov. Russell will
recognize the ex-Confederate soldier in
his appointments of field officers for two
regiments which he has called into service
i'll obedience to the proclamation of the
President, believing that theexperience of
such veterans many of whom are in the
full vigOr of life, will be valuable to these
new levies. Such recognition will tend
greatly to prove that the sectional
feeling has disappeared and that the
people OF the North and South are united
in one common and patriotic purpose,
to uphold the honor of our cOuntry's
flag.
''Resoived, That in this connection we
endorse Col. VIM. H. s. Burgwyn, a
member OF our camp for an appointment.
"Resotred, That committee be ap-
pointed to present copy Of the above
resolutions to Governor RUSSELL"
}. {. BIRD>ONG, a. i. STRONACH,
Adlutant. Commander
Commander Stronach presented the
above resolutions to the Governor in
person, who said he would give them
due consideration.-NeU and o.
Serrcr.
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A GREAT MAN HONORED.

4 monument to the memory OF
Senator Vance wa- unveiled in AShe-
Vile on Tuesday, the 10th inst. 1t
wa an interesting event.and was wit
messed by thousands of friends and
admirers OF the distinguished and be-
loved statesman. The Baltimore Sam
commenting on the circumstance,
says: In honoring the memory of
Zebulon b. Vance the people Of North
Carolina have honorcd themselves.
He was one Of the greatest and most
popular citizens of the old North
State. and she never had more
lOval and devoted SON.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-05-12
THE MILITARY APPOINTMENTS

Four civilians and seven officers of
the regular army were nominated by
the President to be Ma or-Generals.
The nominations of the civilians are
most significant in that they Indicate
the complete abandonment of sec
tionalism, while political considera-
tions are alike ignored. Gen. Fitz
hugh Lee, of Virginia, and Gen.
Joseph Wheeler, of Alabama, rep
resent the South, and both of them
were gallant and distinguished
officers in the Confederate army.
Gen. James II. Wilson, of Delaware.
and Gen. William J. Sewell, now a
United States Senator from New Jcr-
sev, are veterans Of the Union army,
and enjoyed well-deserved reputa-
tionS for courageous deeds and
soldierly ability. In discarding
sectional considerations and party
prejudices, President Mckinley has
displayed the good Judgment which
has characterized his course since
war with Spain became invitable.
The volunteer soldiers of the North
and South can now stand shoulder to
shoulder in a common cause for the
first time in more than half a CEN
fury, looking only to the present
and the future. and engaging in 4
generous rivalry for the honor of the
flag which now waves over a reuni-
ted country. War is a calamity even
under the best conditions, but the
spectacle OF Confederate and Union
generals leading the brave volunteers
of North and South will appeal with
Irresistible force to the patriotism of
the country, and will furnish an i'm
pressive and convincing object-les-
son to those European powers which
have been deluded into the belief
that we are a divided people The
President is to be congratulated upon
his appointments, and the country
can rejoice that at least sectionalism
is dead and buried, never to be re-
vived, and that the people of the
United States know no differences in
the presence Of foreign foe. This
victory over sectionalsm is as far
reaching in its Importance as the
triumph of Dcwey's brave squadron
| at Manifestations SIN.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-05-12
GLORY TO GOD.

The great victory Of American sea-
manship in the harbor of Manila fur
nishes justification for the eXclama-
ton Of '.Glory to Cod
The wars of the world have been
almost wholly wicked in inception,
cruel in operation. and iniquitous in
results. They have been waged for
the purpose of enslaying weaker
peoples, of robbing smaller nations
and Of satisfying the repacity of an
ovcrpowering and brutal military
leader.
But in the wars which the United
States has waged, different purposes
have been in view. Our struggles
| began with the battle for Freedom
| and our after wars were maintained
| for the purpose of intrenching that
freedom which had been won. and of
| extending its benefits over the CONT
ncnt.
Holy as have been the American
wars Of the past, that upon which
we are now engaged is the farthest
removed from every principle Of
| scltishneSS, and the closer devoted to
the eternal principles of liberty and
humanity. AT our very doors there
was being enacted a warfare recall
inc the most cruel butcheries of
which history gives record. The
United States, without hope or gain,
expressly declaring its purpose to
accept no benefit from its contem-
plated victory, went to the rescue of
| 81
| crusade was inaugurated, having be
hind it the hottest and the highest
ambitions of a noble and self-sacritic-
ing people. They contributed readily
of men and means to drive fatid
| system from our continent. The
noblest young men in the land have
rallied to the flag of their country
Among them there was no mercenary
motive. They desired that others
should be as free as they were, and
they were willing to give their lives
to accomplish this purpose.
Interested as the people were il
the investment of Havana, thai
interest and sympathy went out in
thousandfold stronger degree to the
gallant Dewey and the noble tar>
who served beneath his FLAG He
labored under every disadvantage OF
rcmoteness from his base of supplies
of moving about in strange seas ant
of trusting for aid to the insurgents
Of a country of whom he knew but
little. But with American grit. which
was equally shared by every mar
upon his fleet he sailed for Cavite,
and there he met the Spanish fleet il
force. The story of his victory
which has been received, is complet,
enough. even in the Spanish dres
through which it has been presente,
to lis. He has destroyed that flee
as completely As did the element
that great armada of centuries ago
1t is meet. therefore, that on
people who have not fought for con
quest but for extension of freedom
to other peoples. should give glor
to God for 4 victory which has
pure cause for battle. and which vii
result in good to the world .-At
lanta Constitution.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-05-12
DEWEY's WONDERFUL VICTORY

Confirmation of the first reports of
the overwhelming victory of the
American squadron at Manila, Philip
pine Islands. makes Commodore
Dcwey'S achievement in utterly crush
ing and desire. ing the Spanish fleet
even more wonderful and pro
nOunccd success than the most san
guine expectations would seem to
have justified.
We must believe that no other man
will so distinguish himself and ac-
complish such results with So little
loss to the American side rs has Com
modore Dewey by this performance
of his At Manila. More than 1000
miles away from home. with no base
of supplies and not a .ir>t-cla>> bat
tleship in his squadron he went right
into the stronghold of the enemy and
dealt him blow the stunning effect
of which must startle and Stagrer the
boastful CaStilian As we'll as surprise
the world. Think of DESTROYING
eleven ships. killing hundreds OF
men and wounding As many others
without the fatal injury of single
man or serious damage to one Of our
vessels.
And this too when the Americans
had to contend with both the forts
and Spanish fleet. Indeed. it was a
grea: victory-one of the most Re
markable recorded in history.
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In MemOriam.
"Sunset and evening star,

anu OIlG vital Cdll lOI lIle.
And may there be no moaning on the bar
When put to sea"
Zone clear calf'-and the brave yet
guileless spirit of Harvey McNair passed
into that Better Land. With acharacter
as fair and unblemished as the fresh
young face, and disposition as sweet
and Joyous as the kindly bright eyes, it
ia hard to think he should be called in
the first flush Of manhood. In the very
morning of life, ere the midday sun had
scorched or warped his generous, open
nature, this gallant boy -fell-fighting
life's battle bravely to the end. Possess
ed of peculiar charm of manner, graceful
in person, he was IL favorite with all
Beyond that he was lovingand affection.
ate, faithful and true in every relation OF
life, endearing himself to all by his frank,
genial manner. In his heart there lived
no guile! He was member of the Epis
copal church and was laid to rest by ite
sweet solemn service
For tho from out our bourne of Time and
Place,
The floods may bear me far,
hope to see my Pilot face to face,
When have crossed the bar
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confirm the first meagre information
from Spanish sources but show that
the destruction wrought by the
American ships was greater than ex-
pected while the damage to our side
was very slight with not a single
man killed.
The following brief dispatches have
been received at the Navy Depart
ment from Commodore Dewey:
Manila, May 1.-The squadron ar
rived at Manila at daybreak this
morning. Immediately engaged the
enemy and destroyed the following
Spanish vessels: Reina Christina,
Castillo, Ulloa, Isla de Cuba, Don
Juan.de Austria, Isla de Luzon, Gen
eral Leo, the Ducro, CorreO, Eelasco,
Mindanao, one transport and the
water battery at Cavite The squad
ron is unin jured, and only few men
were slightly wounded. The only
means of telegraphing is to the
| American Consul at Hong Kong. |
shall communicate with him.
DEWEY.
Cavite. May II have taken pos
session of naval station at Cavite on
Philippine Islands. Have destroyed
the Notifications at bay entrance,
paroling garrison. | control the bay
completely. and can take city at any
time. The squadron in excellent
health ard spirits. Spanish loss not
fully known, but very heavy.
One hundred and fifty killed, in
Guiding Captain on Reina Christina.
| am assisting in protecting Spanish
sick and wounded. Two hundred and
fifty sick and wounded in hospital
within our lines. Much eXcitment
at Manila. Will protect foreign resi-.
| dents DEWEY
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-05-12
Doctors Can't
Cure It!

Contagious blood poison is absolutely
beyond the skill of the doctors. They
may dose patient for years on their
mercurial and potash remedies, but he
will never be rid of the disease; on the
other hand. his condition will grow
steadily worse. 5. S. 5. is the only cure
for this terrible aflliction. because it is
the only remedy which goes direct to
the cause of the disease and forces it
from the system.
was afflicted with Blood Poison. and the
best doctors did me no good, though I took
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-05-12

The Louisburg Times came to us
last week enlarged in size from
to 8 columns. This is an indication
Of progress and prosperity which we
are truly glad to note. The Times
has been much improved in its equip
ment during the past pear, first
starting by putting in a power press
giving it clearer and heater print,
and new Editor Thomas puts himself
i'll position to give his readers more
matter and consequently better
paper. The Times is one of the .'old
reliahles' and deserves all the sue
cess accorded it-and more
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-05-12

If any taxpayer imagines that a
modern war is an inexpensive lux
urv. he will do well to note the fact
that Uncle Sam is paying a rental of
1880 per day for each one of the
four ocean steamers. the st. Paul,
the st. Louis. the New York. and
the Paris. that were leased from the
American Line.-Durham San.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-05-12
PRESIDENT r1cKINLEY'S COURSE

The Charlotte Observer comment
ing on the attitude of the President
in regard to the war and the in
fuences, good and bad. with which
he has had to contend, very justly
says:
Considering, therefore, the in
diyidual aud his environments, it
cannot be denied by any fairminded
person that President Mckinley,
throughout the negotiations and in
the roundup, has borne himself
wonderfully we'll. We 90 further and
say that in the general result he has
kept the country in good standing in
| the eyes OF the world. He has not
made war prccipitately, but seeing
| causes for If, as Congress and much
Of the country has done, he has
sought diligently and patiently to
| induce Spain to remove the cause
| for it. More even than this: in the
period of delay he has put the
country, with amazing celebrity, on a
war footing, having in six weeks
lifted the United States from the
sixth to the third naval power of the
world, only England and France now
ranking it.
But all this beside the subject. We
| are now in a state of war. 1t is I'M
| profitable and hurtful to discuss any
longer the reasons why-thc rights
and the wrongs Of the existing situa-
ton. The present condition is the
only matter to be dealt with, and as
| citizens Of Il common country, the
greatest republic on earth, it is the
duty Of us all to uphold the hands OF
the administration in the war which
it is waging and to let the world
know that an united people art
standing by Uncle Sam and doing
their devoirs under Old Glory.
NJ. +. Yocum, Cameron, Pa, says g
was a sufferer for ten years, trying mos
| all kinds of piles remedies, but withOu
success. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salv
was recommended to me. | used one box
1t has effected a permanent cure AS
permanent cure for piles DeWitts Vito
Hazel Salvc has no equal. Phil III
| Thomas.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-05-12
Yellow Jaundice Cured.

Suffering humanity should be supplied
with every means possible for its relief. 1t
is with pleasure we publish the following:
"This is to certify that | was terrible
sufferer from Yellow Jaundice for over six
months and was treated by some of the
bes, physicians in our city and all to no
avail. DR.. Bell, our druggist, recommend
ed Electric Bitters, and after taking two
bottles was entirely cured. | now take
great pleasure in recommending them to
any person suffering with this terrible
malady. | am gratefully yours, M. A.
Hogarty, Lexington, Ky"
Sold by NJ. Dorsey, druggist