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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-30
HOW An.NGUEitEN DIED
Minister DC LONE Receives nu Il nicin.
Statement from sourosIu

Washington. Jan. 29-Senor Dupuy
dc Lone, the Spanish Minister, to-daay
received the following cablegram:
'llabana, Jan. 29.-The correspondent :,
OF certain papers are already starting
Il series of horrors in connection with
the killing of Ncator hrangucrcn No;
one OF them has been out of uabana.
and all they will say has been manu-
factured by rebel agents. The facts a.c
as follows:
"a combination of columns that had
been operating several days defoa ted
on the 27;h the land of Arangucrcn OF
about 13o men. They captured one
prisoner. who led 4 small force as guide
and the rest of The troops covered all
the issues of place called 'Lapilaen
I'll Monte where Arangucren was in
hiding, with his escort. The rebels, when
discovered. fired at the troops which
replied, advancing suddenly. Cispcrsing
the escort, killing AranSueren and four
others and capturing five prisoners, one
OF them wounded. The escort escaped.
and with ii the mistress of Arangueren.
In the place was found a woman
wounded, who was not seen until after
the engagement She was carried in
a liter TO Campo Florida, in order 10 Try
TO save Der by giving proper attention.
AS proof OF the falschood of the re-
ports 10 be circulated there il the fact
that five prisoners have been captured,
ana that none of the dead had a single
sabre or machettc cut The documents
captured on the body OF Arangucren
prove that he was Ruiz's assassin. The
saddle he used was RuiZ'ss saddle, and
he had Two buttons of Ruiz'S uniform
In his pocket, as already reported.
(Signed) CONGOSTO."
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-30
GRIDIRoN cLuws AHalyEnsAEY.
The Dinner n Marvel Of Briliiancy
The Proceedings Varied :,x gsuaI

Washington, d. c., Jan. 29.-The
Gridir0n Club gave it's thirteenth an
nual dinner Tonight, and as has been
us custom in the past, furnished one
OF the most unique entertainments of
the season. Distinguished guests were
present from all parts or the world, as
well as mcn prominent in public lifS
from every section of the United
suites The large banquet hall 1T the
Arlington Hotel was superbly dccora :
ed and the table was a bed of rich and
fragrant flowers. The scene was a
marvel In It's briliancy, for, added to
me electric light effects amidst the
terms and evergreens, the colors OF the
nations, which were represented at the
dinner, were interspersed. The menu
was souvenir gotten up with espec-
la reference to the thirteenth annual
dinner and in which ,bo - 600 - !,
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NORFOLK vIRGINIAN: SUNDAY JANUARY 80 1sgs

feet, on Tuesday last Cat a conference
with the Minister Of Marine, when he
asserted that the recent evolutions had
demonstrated the perfect condition of
the Spanish fleeO Admiral Cervaeras
In reality reported that there was not
a ship ready for service; that the YES
sells not actually in dry-dock ought to
be there: that many of the boilers were
defective; that some ships were not
yet armed, and that most of the yes
sells require cleaning. In view OF the
perfidy of the United States it is not
surprising that such neglect and help
lessness create alarm"
According to the same paper, great
Importance is attached to the confer
ence between NJ. Patenotre, the French
Minister to Spain, and Senior Gullon,
the Spanish Minister for Foreign AZ
fairs, who, ii is said, discussed the ac-
ton of the United States, "as it is
well known that there is great alarm
IN France at the course OF events.
Inc fact that NJ. Patenotre Is inti-
hately conversant with United States
aifairs lends additional Importance 10
the matter"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-30
RICHMOND To IsIDGEwtY.
Arrangements Made for the Early
HHiinins of the Road

Richmond, Va, Jan. ga very inn
p}rtanit meeting of the board of direc-
tors of the Richmond, Petersburg and
Carolina railroad was held this even
ing at Petersburg. There were present
Mr.. deWAt Smith, of New York, prssi-
den; General James S. Negley, OF New
York, vice president and general man-
ascr; w. ii. Trlppe, OF Baltimore; Chas.
y. johnson, of Raleigh, N. c., and w.
X. Mckenney. OF Petersburg, who with
MI. Smith and General Negley, consstl-
tute the fun board 'cr directors HBusi-
ness CT Importance was transacted and
arrangements consummated for the
carly building of 'tlie read from Rich
ncnd 10 Ridgeway. N. c. No doubt
was expressed as 10 the abilSty of The
company TO carry out all OF the con-
tracts whether with the city of Petters-
burg or any one else. The t.onpsbny
has. II WAS stated, sitnong financial,
backing, and will have no trouble abo,as5
getting, on advancing eous terms, /all{Sthe
funds necessary to build and equip the
line. 55sl n 5$ss S 4 4 jl3I33
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-30

morning. at her residence. 5O6 East
Grace street, after brief illness, which
was forescen from the first to he fatal.
Mrs Read was 81 years of age. and her
ilie had been entirely devoted to good
work.
The case of Mrs. Loretta Small-Ford
against Samuel Stern for the recovery
OF certain jewelry, alleged TO have be-
ionEed to, Mrs. Ford, which was pledged
by stewart ii. Ford. has been dismissed
in the Law and Equity Court Mt the cost
OF me plaintiff. Mr.. Stern is now at
liberty 10 proceed 10 sell the eaid jew
clry.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-30
CANNOT FIND AsHBY's BODY.

Washington. D. c.. Jan. 20.-Unitcd
States Consul-General Gudger, at
Panama, has cablcd the State Depart
ment that all efforts TO find the body
of the late United States Consul Ash
by, who was drowned In the harbor
at Colon, have failed, and from the
length OF time that has elapsed since
the fatal accident, 1t is believed, there
Is now no hope of securing the re.
mains,
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IN I'OGI.S OF BLOOD.
Police Engnged in UnrnyeIIing 8, Mys.
tcriOuS Crime.

Burlington. Ia, Jan. 29-The dead
bodies Of Mrs. Fanny Rathburn ana
her 12-ycar-old daughter Mary were
found this afternoon In pools of Dtood
at their lonely home, west OF this city
The woman had been struck in the
head with an axe, which was found
leaning against a near by we'll Her
mead was split open. The body of the
child was found in n bed room off the
Kitchen, with the throat cut from ear
TO ear. Evidences of a terrible s.rug-
gle were present on all sides. Evidently
the young girl had been assaulted by
the murderer, who then cut her throat.
the girls hand showing cuts where she
had attempted to defend herself. The
body of the woman was found to he
badly eaten by rats. Several arrests
have been made. and the police are
actively engaged in running down
clues. IT is believed the crime was
committed Sunday night. The woman
was widow of good repute. though
quite poor, and no motive but tie out
rage OF the daughter can be supposed
The officers refuse to give the names
OF the persons under arrest. jai
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-30

George l.. Pickett, son OF the Pickett
who ed his brigade in the famous charge
al G't!yshung, has bsen made colonel
on the staff OF the Governor OF Vr-
ginia- i5s
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suIcIIID ~ Z niNlArIc,n,l6sn. z.

b Richmond, Va, j an. 30. il. d ,sllurS
B. Qutnby,ta o. pronlir ireflt eli lsizeS of 0r MANI
cock, comm th ed suic.d e iorii III gl
at home, by stoslfig IL NJ Ff f.sS
S had been su fgering ON me- ialis} sa
SSE Se1aa time s
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-30
TIE VIZCrAYA.
She Is Coming After All, but With =
New Commander.

Madrid Jan. 29.-1t is announced
that the cruiser VEZcaya, which the
Government has decided to send to tho
United States will not be commanded
by Captain Concas Y. Pulan, but by
Captain EUba,e. This change in the
command Of the Nizcaya is believed To
be due to the feeling produced by an
address delivered In 1896 before the
Madrid Geographical Society by Capt.
toncas y. Pulan. who commanded the
Caravel Santa Maria, sent over by
Spain to the Columbian Exposition.
giving his impression OF the United
States in such manner as to call
forth from EIannis Taylor, then the
United States Minister to Spain, a curt
note to the Spanish Government de-
manding an explanation.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-30

The new public administrator OF Sufe
folk couEty, Massachusetts, s, Is u Johnsorl
Ramsay, q. negro. He Is q graduat Sof
Fisk university and of the, law school
OF the Boston uniyerstss Is 81
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-19

VII be forwarded by Colonel Burgwyu
TO sSrgeon Genera Sternberg. Much
of It va@ conflicting. 1t Is aid the
burden Of it was favorable to the sur
geons. Some az the facts elected prov
ed important and will % beneficial in
result To the regiment.
Public sentiment here. as freely ex-
pressed. Is overwhelmingly in favor OF
the holding OF Cuba, Porto Rico and
he Philippines by the United States.
Wednesday OF this week Mr.. James
H. Lassiter, Of oxford. So years OF age.
is to be married to a lady SO years of
age in BERTHE county.
It Is earned today that the delegates
from Granville county TO the republi-
can congressional convention of the
Fifth district are for Judge Adams for
congress and hat they voted dow a
resolution endorsing Thomas Settle. 1t
is said Adams has not declared himself
a candidate. but that the pressure is
so great he will be forced to do SO.
The statement is made that Morrison
Caldwell. populist nominee for con-
gress in the Seventh district. Is an
anti-Butler man. while as a matter OF
fact he is one OF Senator Buffers de-
voted adherents.
Six companies Of the Third regiment.
each OF 1o9. were sworn in yesterday
at Fort Macon. Only one man refused
10 take the oath. The company from
Asheville was examined yesterday and
will be sworn intomorrow.
The agricultural department says the
ain have done immense benefit to the
tobacco crop.
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Preparations Being Hastened-General
Brooke at the W hite characterization
of Port of E~mbarkation.

Washington. July 16.-Major Gener-
al Brooke, commanding the troops at
Chickamauga, was in conference sew
eral times today with Secretary Alger.
The two went over to the White house
where questions relating presumably
to the proposed Porto Rico expedi-
ton were discussed for some time.
Secretary Alger and Genera Brook
declined absolutely to make any state
ment regarding the subject. In other
quarters, there are evidences that in
dictate actively in the direction of
preparation for a prompt Onward
movement. For instance, steps are be-
ing taken to ascertain and determine
to the entire satisfaction of the war
department Officials the most availa-
BILE points on the tlantic and Gulf
coasts, from which to embark large
of men.
General Wilson has dispatched an
officer to Newport News to look into
the question Of shipping facilities.
harbor, camp grounds n water sup
ply at hat place, which seems to in
dictate that the department is consid-
ering the question of sending some
troops there for embarkation.
Charleston. S. c., July 16.-"The No.
81" formerly the steamship Mobile,
arrived here today. The vessel is to be
used in transporting troops to Porto
Rico. The transports now here are the
Grand Duchess, THE 80" and the "31."
Three of them have ample room for
1000 troops.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-19

London Literature" is not particu-
larly enthusiastic over the American
negro poet, Dunbar. He has received
much consideration at the hands of
w. D. Howells and other northern men
of letters, and has been we'll received
in England by it's literati we believe.
He has really a clever knack in writ
ing negro dialect. Literature" re-
cognizes this gift and says of the vol
ume of poems that the author "is the
first of his race to regard the race OBJ
iectively, with a humorous and tender
insight for it's limitations, and its
pathos. Unfortunately, more than
half of the poems in this volume are
written in literary English. They
have no definite character and are not
interesting" He should "stick to his
last" should be content to elbow a lit
tie fife" and not essay a stronger in
strument. Literature" says we'll that
che undoubtedly has a gift for negro
songs, and everything he writes in his
own dialect shows refinement and del
icacy, with a touch of the indefinable
melancholy of his people"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-19
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
WILMINGTON. n. C.
TUESDAY, JULY 10, 1898.
RELIGIOUS EDITORIALS FOR
SUNDAY

: If you were to be accused Of narrow
ness and bigotry and intolerance you
would be offended. But possibly you
are just all that, and SO others see it.
80 wad some power the giftie gle u.s.,
To see oursels as others see us
1t is very hard to do right always. 1t
is harder to be broad and just and
tolerant and open and brave in opin-
ion. In most Of Adams race human
perfectibility is a long way off. The
Latins had a saying that "to escape
hatred is to gain triumph" To es-
cape a proscriptive habit is harder to
attain to. Human nature is over-
weeningly attached to itself and it's
own ways. It is full Of s~elf-love, and
self-conceit and self admiration. The
race is filled with Know-Alls-men of
the owl-wise look and yet blind to the
light. Many men who have shouted
loudest for liberty have been persecu-
tors. He is indeed a wise, good, con
siderate man who is really open to
conviction, loves sincerely the truth,
seeks to be just, and will do right
though the heavens fall" How many
of the like do you know in the flesh?
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-19

Tampa. Fla, July 15.-The Fanita
and the Florida, which have just land
ed successful expeditions on the south
ern coast of Cuba, arrived here this
General Emilio Nunez, who
commanded the expedition, returned,
also Winthrop Chandler, who was
wounded in the left elbow
When the Florida attempted to and
she got aground and in order to float
much of the ammunition a to be
thrown overheard.
Superintendent L. M. Terrell, Of the
mai service, has condemned the Fern.
which was placed at his disposal as a
mail boat between Tampa and San
tiago. He considers the boat too slow
and will use the Plant steamship Oil
vette. She will be ordered here a:
once from Newport News.
Major Reber with a strong detach-
ment of The signal corps, will sail to-
morrow or the transport Saltwater
for Santiago. A humble of small sig
nal balloons and a large one for OBJ
servation purposes will be carried.
The initiating gas is carried over in
drums.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-19

It takes the same power to repeal a
law that it does to enact it. That is a
law of theology we'll understood and
ably presented in the standard works.
God, for instance, gave the Ten Com
mandments as the governing law.
He has not repealed it and no one
else can. This has a wider applica-
ton and applies to many things done
by men in the congress, in state legis-
lature or in church courts or bodies.
The Ten Commandments still stand as
law. They are found constantly In
the life of our own times. God COM
mands and people must obey or take
the consequences. Some has said,
I'VE like His benefits; we resent His
commands" God is the author Of the
law and God has full power to enforce
the law in every particular. Do not
fatter yourself hat the Ten Com
ing and political antagonism. 1t is
poor stuff, equally absurd and silly.
He either does not know his subject
or h is ridden by political dislikes.
Perhaps Gladstone's favoring the
south in the great war is the difficulty
in the way Of proper appreciation and
sound Interpretation. 1t is the in
tense, malignant, old ~threadbaer. Tory
view. Even the Atlantic may be in
fuenced some what because Of Mr..
Gladstone's sympathies with the south,
but it is not harsh and deplorably I'M
fair. If you would know the south's
estimate OF the greatest English public
man of our day read the little book
Of Rev. DR.. J. L. McCurry, h had
fine opportunities of knowing the real
man he discusses.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-19
REPORT OF YELLOW FEVER
At Tampa and Other Points Denied.
Yellow Fever Patients to be Sent TO
T~OrtuUa~.

Washington, July 16.-Dr. Wymann,
chief of the marine hospital service,
in answer to inquiries today, said that
SO far as he knew there was not a
case of yellow fever in Tampa or else
where in the country.
There had been reports to the effect
that the island of Tortugas would be
fitted for h reception of fever cases.
The fact is, he said, the marine hospi-
tai already has a plant there for tina
purpose and as the war department
would soon remove the small bOdy of
troops now stationed there, the build
ings would be restored to him for use
as a hospital in any emergency that
might arise. So far, however, there
h4d been no recent use for them and
there was none in prospect so far as
he was aware.
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Troops Overcome by a Long March

Charleston, s. c.. July 16.-At 7
o'clock this morning the three regi-
ments camped here were ordered out
for a ten mile tramp in heavy march
ing order. The day was an excessive
ly hot n and the men suffered great
ly. Before half of the journey was ac-
complished the ranks had been de-
creased by men falling from exhaus-
ton. Before they returned to camp
some companies lost half of their men.
Some of the men are seriously sick as
a consequence Of the march. Nine
teen of them are in the city hospital
several of these are thought to b
in a critical condition. They are hav-
ing consultations and will need the
most careful attention. The trouble
seems TO be that the men nave been
kept on travelling rations for over a
week. Before starting on their tramp
this morning they had breakfast. cor.
sisting of hard tack. coffee and canned
tomatoes.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-19
Spanish Prisoners at Seaveyss Island

Portsmouth, N. H, July 16-The work
of transferring the Spanish prisoners
from the cruiser Harvard to Camp
Long. on Seavey's Island, began at 8
o'clock this forenoon. The first barge
carried 44S half naked Seamen who be-
longed to the Almirante Oquendo. The
work continued until nearly 4 o'clock,
when the last barge was put ashore.
Forty-six men In the sick bay were
left on the ship. Four deaths occurred
during h night among the prisoners.
two having died on the island and two
on board the Harvard. One of the
Deaths on the vessel was due to ma
larial fever and the other to heart
disease. One of the men who died on
the island was an apothecary On one
of Cervera's ships. He was a victim
of paralysis. The other died from
wounds. The condition of those who
are under the care of medical officers,
with the exception of two. is improv-
ing.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-19

Did you ever read the great Thack-
eray's definition of what it is to be a
gentleman? He puts the description
in the mouth of that immortal char
acter, the dear old Colonel Newcombe:
ct is to be gentle and generous, brave
and wise, and having those qualifica-
tons to exercise them in the most
graceful manner A gentleman is a
loyal son, a true husband, and honest
father"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-19

Newport News, Va. July 15.-The
condition of the sick and wounded sol
diers which were brought to Old Point
by the steamers City Of Washington
and the Breakwater was very crafty
ing To-Day. But few of them are seri-
oasly wounded and one Of the physi-
Glars expressed the belief today that
Zone would die from the effects OF in
juries sustained on the battlefield. The
hospital arrangements are excellent.
The ladies Of Old Point and Vicinity
are taking an active interest In the
men and are providing them with all
sorts Of delicacies.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-19

Washington, July 16-Unless pres
ent plans miscarry. the Spanish SOL
diers surrendered at Santiago will sail
from Cuba for Spain on July 18th.
This date has been fixed at the war de-
partment, and every effort will be bent
toward expediting their departure. II
was tonight that the de-
partment had decided to s for bids
from steamship companies for the
transportation Of the prisoners to their
native LAND and proposals will be is
SUED early next week. The contract,
IL is understood, will also include ths
subsistence of the men during the WOW
age,
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Ernest Hartley Coleridge is a grand

Ernest Hartley Coleridge is a grand
o of S. T. Coleridge, one of the
greatest of all nineteenth century
poets. The young poet has a volume
of poetry ready, mostly lyrical. If he
has any of the rich art of the great
grandfather his verse will be we'll
worth considering. He is now edit
ing the Murray edition Of Byron's
poems.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-19

Washington, D. c., July 14.-(Spec-
ial).-It was stated at the war depart
ment today that Mr.. Chas. A. Cooks
name (they call him colonel here)
would be among the next batch of
brigadier generals to be appointed.
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(From Tit-Bits.)

FrOrn Tit-BltS.)
Does your wife do much fancy
work."
Fancy work?' She won't even let
a porous plaster come into the how
without ~crocheting a red border round
it and running a yellow ribbon
through the holes"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-07-19

George E%gertOn's last novel is called
"The Wheel of God" George is a
woman and she is a fantastic writer.
Of this last creation of her no special
1y well balanced brain "Literature"
says that it sis written with all her
dashing inaccuracy, and abounds with
the merits and defects of her ANNA
ted, but thoroughly untutored style"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-26
MCGuire'S
Boarding and Day School

OPP. Monroe Park. Richmond. Va.
34fh Session sept 20 'gS 10 June 20. 90
UNIVERSITY OF VA. 1880 96-f de-
ereos. u diplomas. Two OF the i've
Al As were from this school lsJt- 'S-
. degrees. 80 diplomas.
RICHMOND COLLEGE. Us de-
grees n diplomas. ! medal
Joins HOPKINS UNIVERSITY.
fS97-gs-1 Pm. u.
fsq--.gs. A Competitive Scholarship az
Uni OF va. Competitive Cadet appoint
ment 10 west Point. Present Cadetshio
at Annapolis.
Cataiogues lt bookstores and Ov appu-
cation to JOHN b. MCGUIRE. Principal
on NJ " MCGUIRE. Business Manager.
81 Chamber of Commerce. the principal
affer September 9Th. $50
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-26
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