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The Meeker herald., 1898-08-27

The Ohio Democracy in convention
at Dayton last Wednesday declared for
the Chicago platform and endorsed
Bryan for the Presidency in 1900.
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-27

Although it would violate precedent,
as well as naval regulations, there is no
doubt that The public would like to
know just what Sshley thinks of that
list of naval promotions, which makes
him rear admiral, one number behind
Sampson.
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-27

Moreover, Admiral Dewey's oper-
atoms will add very little to the expense
of the pension list Milwaukee Sentinel
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-27

The man who fired the last gun may
contest the honors with the man who
fired the first.
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-27

Cousin George Dewey is doing things
at stated intervals which are calculated
to make the Philippine problem an easy
one before the peace commission assem-
bles at Paris.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-27
Vain Regret.

by George just my measly luck =
Whats wrong?n
"Well, didn't enlist when my regi-
ment was called out"
"Oh, pshaw. What's the Use iretting
over that now? There were plenty of
others that didn't go"
Il know it, but my comrades who did
60 are still in this country. Look at
the glory / might have won without
once getting into danger if I'd had the
neIye.''
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-27

James McGutle has opened up a
tailoring establishment in the OLD
court house, and is prepared TO do
cleaning. repairing and general mer-
chant tailoring. Give him call.
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-27

Sampson isn't likely to worry about
the criticism so long as he gets the pro-
motion, and prize-money.
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-27

Chaplain Mcintyre isn't the first man
who talked too much and then tried to
blame it on the reporters.
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-27

We have in this country load or two
of Spanish prisoners whom Germany
can have il she will send her ships for
them.-Louisville Courier r-Journal.
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-27

1t is understood that the War depart
ment is willing to sign protocol ior
the cessation of hostilities on Col. Teddy
Roosevelt. Dispatch.
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-27
Judging by an article which we copy

Judging by an article which we copy
from the Aspen Times, Congressman
Bell will not have n walk over tor the
congressional nomination. And there
are others who think as the Times
does.
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-27

II. Wulff is now prepared to pasture
cattle at the IA mile ranch.
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-27
The Largest Flag in the Country.

The Largest Flag in the Country.
The largest American flag in the
country, its dimensions being sixty by
one hundred feet, was flung to the
breeze at Tyrone, Pa, in the presence
of vast concourse. The flag floats
fifty feet above Juanita river, suspended
between two mountain tops from a
galvanized wire cable, half an inch
thick. stretched from peak to peak 5000
feet. The flag is made of navy bunt-
ing. The ceremonies included street
parade, the firing of the national salute
and speech-making. A felicitcus letter
was read from President Mckinley,
who wrote that the unfurling of this
magnificent flag was typical Of the
spirit Of our people everywhere"
-
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-27
Lime.

\ fine quality OH band. Enquire OF
town marshal, or .JERM BEARD.
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-27
t7sssEss II ~ = +.
I X. .;1 - !:
aSlIIIiIi|E.iIiIjII
A surprise
awaits you

when you visit the Mississippi
Exposition at Omaha. II is far grandCr,
far larger. far more beautiful, than you
have any idea of. In everything but
size it surpassea the Worlds Fair. As
for the Atlanta, san Francisco and
Nashville Expositions- they are not TO
be compared with it.
If you go east via Omaha and the Bur
lington Route, you can stop off and see
the Exposition Fan information about
rates and train service can he had on
application to the local ticket agent, or
by addressing
q. w. TALLiiRN. Gcn'l Agt.,
1889 1sih ST., Denver.
For folders. etc, upply 10 ". E. saltmarsh,
Local Agent .. * Il. e. II. r.
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-27
Used to Charging.

Summer Boarder: why do you
charge 50 much?'
Landlord: Cant help il. | was at
Santiago
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-27

He-There's nothing half so sweet III
life as loves Young dream.
She-I don't know peach ice cream S
pretty good. Chicago Record.
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-27

9. o. r.ylo. wh,.kI.s. thoroughly vhoIesonle
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-27

Take your local paper-TnE HERALD
The Meeker herald., 1898-08-27

i. o. Taylor whistles inrIsors,e the .ys,e.z
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-25
State University Notes

NHdpel It'll, SUI udIy 20.
W~ashington's birthday was appro-
priately observed yesterday by giving
holiday to the boys.
Last night in the Dialectic hall the
tenth annual inter-society debate be-
tween the Dialectic and Philanthropic
societies took place. The hall was we'll
filled with students and many of the
town people were present. The question
was Resolved, That United States
senators should be elected by direct
vote Of the people," The debaterS
were: Affirmative, (Phi.), r. D. Con-
nor, E. L. Abbott; negative, CDi.), T.
G. Bowie, G. H. Johnston. The judges,
DR.. Battle, DIR. Bynum, Rev. Mr.. Wine
coff, decided unanimously in favor Of
the negative. All the speeches showed
careful preparation n the speakers
were greatly complimented.
About the middle Of April the annual
debate between this university and
Georgia takes place. Messrs. Brogden
and Graham will represent us.
On account of the unfavorable
weather during last week the base ball
team did not do much work. 1t is
hoped that now they can get down to
hard, steady work, 50 that we a
turn out d uTSl-CldSS CSdIn- MdUdScF
Lewis has arranged so that we will
| meet many Of the most prominent col
lege teams in the country and we ex-
pect to make a good record.
Eli Perkins, the great lhumorist, will
speak in Chapel Hill soon.
Last Friday night in the gymnasium
hall the german club gave one OF its
most delightful dances. Many visiting
young ladies from Raleigh, Hillsboro,
ETC., were present and. in all. about
twenty couples participated. 1t was
a delightful evening and long will the
Boys remember the fair ones who were
| present.
The editors OF The Hellenian. our
annual publication, have given the
| contract for publishing it to The Chas.
H. Elliot Company, of Philadelphia
Mr.. John Cowan. a graduate of the
! Boston School of Expression, has been
| secured by the faculty as a teacher Of
| expression. This is a long felt ant.
! He will arrive sometime next week.
| The societies will have use CT him
The material for our new building is
! arriving and soon work will be COM
menced.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-25
DEMOCRATIC CONFERENCE.
Nc ting of tho State Executive Commit
tee-Couvention Called to Meet In Ra-
leigh May acknowledgements of Chair
man Jones Address
Especial to The MeSsanee

Especial to The Messenger)
Raleigh, N. c., February 22.-The
democratic state committee met here at
s o'clock. There were present Clement
Manly, chairman; John w. Thompson,
secretary; T. J. Jarvis, /. F. Kluttz.
j. r. Webster, E. J. Hale, r. j. Brew
ard, w. G.. Lamb, j. ]. laughing
house. T. G. Skinner, j. w. Granger,
f.. G. B~eddingfield, H. A. London, F.
S. Spruill. j. R.. Young. E. A. Walters.
Samuel L. Gattis, Heriot Clarkson,
Walter H. Neal, Paul B. Means, S. j.
Pemberton, A. D. Watts, II. B. Warner,
II. N. Hackem, J. r. Llewellyn, and
S. Gallert. The following were present
as proxies: r.. w. Winston, VIM.
Bond, H. G. Connor, F. B. ArendeIl,
C. B. Aver, F. A. Wood, R B. PEBBLES.
There wa considerable discussion
as to the time Of holding the state SON.
vention. One resolution offered named
June 9th. Their were also a lot of res
olutions offered by Jarvis, which COW
cred quite a wide range. These were
referred to special committee to con-
slider and report.
TIL committee adjourned at 1910
p. m, nothing given out but the fol-
lowing resolution which was adopted
without a dissenting vote:
Whereas, The democratic organiza-
ton of North Carolina is a part OF the
| national democratic organization and
Whereas, This committee is the
custodian Of the interest OF said or
| g%anization in North Carolina
Resolved. That the committee en-
dorses the patriotic addres of our nat
ional chairman, Honorable James K.
Jones, seeking to unite the silver
forces in the impending congressional
contest.
Resolved, That the chairman of our
executive committee be requested to
call a state convention to meet in Ra-
leigh on the 26th day of May, 1898,
which early convention a supreme
authority and will shape all matters
Of party policy.
Resolved, That in accordance with
the resolution heretofore adopted al
| white electors who intend to vote with
us in the next election and who desire
the re-establishment Of Anglo-Saxon
North Carolina are cordially invited
to participate in all of our primaries
and conventions"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-25

merchants have no such deluSiOn, and
they would control the situation. Hence
L believe that no shot from a big
American gun will be necessary"
The sentiments fairly represent those
Of the best informed Americans here.
Any moment, however, may chronicle
discoveries at the wreck that would
change all this. One thing seems GER
tain: If the Maine was blown up by
an outside agency, the agent was a
min and not a torpedo, as no torpedo
known could have produced such ire
medous results.
with brown hexagonal powder in prop
er cases and would be slow to ignite,
while all the high explosives We're aft.
1t is generally conceded that neither
the boilers, the electric wires, nor spon-
taneous combustion could, from the
very condition of things, be respon-
sfble.
The wreck has sunk several feet al
ready in the soft mud and Will prob
ably continue to settle.
SUBMARINE MINES EXISTED.
An American officer of rank sufficient to
entitle him to take command of a ship
is authority for the statement that a
Spanish naval officer some time ago
sold to the Washington state depart
ment a map Of Havana har'bOr, show
ing submarine mines. The Spanish
residents deny this statement and say
that the mines exist only in magma
ton. The Cubans, ON the other hand,
claim that there are mine galleries un-
der the harbor leading from subterran-
can passages, known to have existed
for years between Fort Cabanas n
MORO Castle and this port.
General Blanco, On the night Of the
disaster was sitting With General
Marinas, in the corridor of the palace.
When he heard the explosion he jump
ed from his chair, exclaiming AT last
they have put a shell in the pal
ace!"
The censorship is very strict and &C
cording to a recent order all dispatches
must be submitted in Spanish as well
as English. This doubles the trouble
of the correspondents and quadruples
delay. The means of communication
in Havana, a large city, are rather
primitive and the work of visiting the
ships in the harbor is edio At the
palace during the hours when Lieu
tenant Colone Mendez, the censor is
! present, there a always be found
along line OF newspaper men anxiously
| awaiting his approval or disapproval
| of their matter and his afflxing of the
| official stamp.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-25
A Nurse Seals Money at the Executive
Msnsion-A Residence Burglarized-1he
Burglar Captured-He is a Professional
From the North
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh, N. c., February 22.-At the ex-
ecutive mansion today a negro girl en-
ployed as a nurse to Burdie Anderson, of
Hub. who is a guest Of the governor,
stole $500 from Mrs. Anderson. A po-
hceman was t~elephoned for by Mrs. Rus
sell and he arrested the thief.
Last night the residence of Fred
Woolcott, in a few yards OF the Capitol
square, was entered through a window
while all the family were absent and a
lot Of valuables taken. The burglar
this morning sold some to a jeweler
ard was Immediately spotted. He was ar
rested this afternoon just as he was
starting for Charlotte. A jeweler identi-
fled him and finally he confessed, saying
he stole because he wanted money. 1t
turns out he was here two years ago on
a bicycle tour from New York 10 New
Orleans and was entertained by Wool
Cit. He halls from New York. The re-
mainder OF the stolen property was found
on him.
Il is found tonight that the burglars
real name is r.. +. Ardell or q. K.
Young. of Poughkeepsie. N. Y, and that
on the night Of the 18th instant. he bur
glariZed three houses at Petersburg and
came here the next day. He was prepar-
ed to commit murder last night If sur
prised. OF this there is perfect proof.
He has an accomp,ice not yet captured.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-25
Lake CITY P.,stofice D:scoDtfn

Washington, February 23.-The post
master general has offered a rev ard of
$500 for the arrest and conviction of the
persons who burned the postoff &c at
Lake City. S. c., on Monday nigh; and a
reward of 500 for the arrest and onvic-
ton for the persons who murdered the
postmaster at the same time. He has
issued an order to discontinue the office
at Lake City from this time.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-25
Dover. n. H. Oct. II. 1Sf

Dover, N. H., Oct. 81, 1896.
Messrs. Ely Bros.:-The Balm reach
ed me safely and in so short a time
the effect is surprising. My son says
the first application gave decided re-
lief. I have a shelf filled with 'Catarrh
Cures" Tomorrow the stove shall re-
ceive them and Ely's Cream Balm will
reign supreme. Respectfully,
MRS. FRANKLIN FREEMDN.
Cream Balm is kept by all druggists.
Full size soc. Trial size 10c. We mail
it.
ELY BROS, 56 Warren ST., Ny. City.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-25

We are anxious to do a little good in
this world and can think of no pl4aS-
anter Of better way to do it than by
recommending One Minute Cough Cure
as a preventive OF pneumonia, con
sumption and other serious lung
troubles hat follow neglected colds.
r. r Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-25
Activity at Fort Thomas

Cincinnati. February 23.-There has
been much activity at Fort Thomas. In
Kentucky. for some days. While all the
troops were under special discipline with
extra drilling. Colonel cochrane. the
commander. and other officers refused
to be interviewed. Today the troops were
supplied with 10 rounds each.
Battery b., OF the Ohio national guard.
under Captain Herman. today advertised
for recruits.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-25

Harris Emulsion Of Cod Liver Oil
with Creosote and the Hypophosphites,
if faithfully used, is a specific in the
treatment Of weak lungs, Consump-
ton, Bronchitis, etc. Leading physi-
clans recommend it. Sold by ]. C.
Shepard, J. H. Hardin, and H. l.. Fen
treSS,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-25
Warships "A Mare Islapd

Vallejo. Cal, February Z.-Ther~ are
now at the Mare Island navy yard tho
Charleston. Yorktown. Philadelphia. Pen
sacola, Hartford and Adams. A number
OF mechanics who have been at Port
Orchard have returned and will assist In
rushing to completion repairs TO the vari-
Gus ships at the yards.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-25

A thrill OF terror Is experienced when
a brassy cough of Group sounds
through the house at night. But the
terror % changes TO relief after One
Minute Cough Cure has been admins
tered. Safe and harmless for children.
r. r. Bellamy,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-25
Vreckers' Preparations

Boston, Mass. February 2.-The crew
of the Underwriters worked hard all day
in getting aboard stores, and late this
evening the tug left for New York. She
will leave New York Friday afternoon
and il is expected she viii reach Havana
about next Wednesday. Her crew will
consist Of seventeen men,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-25

Whooping cough Is the most distress
ing malady; but it's duration can be
cut short by the use OF One Minute
Cough Cure. which Il also the best
known remedy for Group and all iung
and bronchial troubles. r. r. Bethany.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-25
RUSSELL ANGRY
AT COMMISSIONERS REDUCTION
OF PASSENGER RATES.

Russell's Railway Attorneys Eager for the
Compromise with The southern--Decis-
ion of Federal Court ON Lease Case
Anxiousiy Awaited Order of the Cisein-
nAu-H"w State Troops Would he Me-
billed In Case Of Hosulities
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-25
TWO B~URGLARIES

BROS, IS Warren ST., NY. City.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-04
ENGLAND STAGGERED.

New York. May "A World dispatch
from London says:
England has been staggered by Commo-
dore Deweys overwhelming victory. The
superiority of the United States squadron
was recognized. but It was fully believed
that III would have been more than coun-
terbalanced by the assistance rendered
the Spanish fleet by the submarine mines
and the powerful shore batteries, The
splendid seamanship and valor of Com
modore Dewey in forcing an entrance
to Manila harbor in the face of these
defenses excltes intense admiration, while
among naval experts the dispatch with
which the American squadron disposed of
the Spanlards is held to prove that Com
modore Dewey employed the resources at
his command with the highest possible
amount of effectiveness.
Lord Charles Beresford said:
ut was a brilliant stroke. Everything,
as said to you before, depends upon the
man in modern naval warfare. Dewey
is an able officer, He brought his COM
mand workshops with him. He thought
out and planned the whole AFFAIR with
consummate skin and foresight
"Do YOU gather that the shore bat
teries were useless?"
mo, should not say that, Dewey's
strategy was thoroughly good, 1t was
business from start to finish. OF course,
when he got inside the harbor he could
easily pound the Spanish ships, and he
did 1t splendioly, 1t was case of short
sharp and decisive work, II you like, but
from the Information already at hand, |
could not say that 1t teaches us much,
except as contend that everything de-
pends upon the individual man, 1t was
Dewey's victory"
"As to the political results, do you
think Germany win like it?'
mo, Germany won't; nor will the
Japanese, either; but the United States
should be satisfied, anyway"
Sir John Colcomb, a high naval au-
thorlty and artellerlst, said:
From accounts available, gather that
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-04
FURTHER PARTICULARS.

New York, May S,-The Herald today
publishes the following dispatch from
Manila, dated Monday $3.50 a. m:
Commodore Dewey's squadron COM
pletely destroyed the Spanish fleet in
Manila harbor early yesterday morning.
Three of Admiral Montejo's ships were
burned; one was sunk and the rest of
the Spanish warships rendered hors de
combat by the American guns Our fleet
entered Manila harbor yesterday morn
ing at . o'clock and auchoring before
Cavte the ships took up their positions
in line of battle. The forts on shore at
once opened fire on the ships at long
range and the Spanish fleet anchored
Off Cavite Immediately followed with their
heavy guns
Commodore Deweys flagship, the Olym-
pia, then slgnalled the rest Of the Amer
lean fleet to draw closer to shore. and
soon afterward our ships opened ter
rifle cannonading. After half an hours
hot fighting Dewey's ships moved out of
range of the lighter Spanish guns and
continued the bombardment with the
big guns with terrible effect Twenty
minutes later the Olympia again sig
nailed to close quarters and rapid and
lncessant cannonading began. This ter
rifle bombardment soon ended the fight
One after another the Spanish vessels
were silenced and three of them caught
fire, including Montejo's flagship the
Reina Maria Christsana, from an explo-
sion of shell from one OF our vessels
The admiral at once transferred his flag
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-04

10 the Isle de Cuba. One Spanish vessel
was sunk and several were run ashore 10
escape capture. Commodore Dewey's A.
tentlon was now drawn 10 the land bat
teries. which he sllencod after an anor-
getic bombardment The battle lasted an
hour and a half, and II was a great ana
terrible spectacle. The Spanish fought
brayely against a superior force and suf-
fered heavy losses -Four hundred span
iards are reported killed. Including TWO
commanders Their losses BY Ore are
also probably very great.
The spanlards would not give In. ana
when the American feet returned 10
cavite some shots were str fred from
the forts on shore, but our ships poured
.ln such a terrible cannonade that fur-
ther resistance was impossible. The
Americans were apparently unlnjured.
Commodore Deweys attack was well
carried out. The maneuverS Of his squad
ron were beautiful sight and the navl.
CATION Of the bay by our ships was
remarkable feat OF seamanshlp, avoiding
as they DID successfully the numerous
shadows.
All Is now over at cavite Commodore
Dewey awaits the dSrislon Of the gov
ernor general Of the Philippines before
commencing the bombardment Of Manila.
Unless a favorable reply Is received from
the governor general. the bombardment
will commence tomorrow at half past
II o'clock.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-04
No WORD FROM DEWEY.

Washington, May S-The day passed
without single word from the American
fleet in the Philippines, and In view of the
long continued interruption In cable COM
munication the officials are beginning Ia
resign themselves to the belief that they
must await further official news untn n
boat has arrived at Hong Kong, This
will not necessarily be naval vessel,
for Il IL not believed that Commodore
Dewey. who will be an admiral as soon
as he can be reached by cable, could
have spared any of mis- ships, except the
McCulloch. to carry dispatches before the
bombardment,
In ordinary times there is plenty of COM
muncatlon by steamers and by native
vessels between the Philippines and the
mainland. and the officials will be rather
surprised II some news is not coming by
this means tomorrow,
II Admiral Dewey wants troops to hold
the land In the Philippines he WIN be
sent as many as ne needs directly from
san Francisco. and It Is very likely that
stAte volunteers will mako up the quota
The cabinet talked about this today and
Is only waiting to hear what Admiral
Dewey wants
Meanwhile, plans for the Cuban cam
palgn are being steadily developed and
there Is no indication of a change of pur-
pose on the part of the military authorl-
ties, who are expected to land mn
pedltlonary force in Cuba In very short
time,
Admiral Sampson, so far as the navy
department knows. Is steadily maintain
Ing the blockade of the Cuban coast, and
this is not likely to be abandoned for the
present, though two or three of his ships
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-04
MANILA cAPITULATEs.

New York, May "A dispatch to the
World from London says:
The report was current in the house
Of commons at midnibht that an official
telegram had been received at the for
eign office from the British consul at
Manila announcing the capitulation of
Manila. The story is unconhrmed. bus
II is known that several cable messages
nave passed between Balfour and the
British ambassador at Madrid in which
the British government is understood TO
have advised the Spanish cabinet that an
honorable submission is the best way to
safeguard Spanish interests in the Phil
ippines, as well as those Of the other
powers concerned.
w, Ellison Mccartney. secretary Of
the British admiralty, said in reply to an
inquiry whether any special significance
attaches to the reported movement of the
British channel squadron to the Cana
ries:
"rhe call at the Canaries is within the
ordinary routine, 1t has no special mean
ing In relation to the war"