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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02
RACE PROKLEM At THE SOUaH
The Subject Of Discussion by the Gen,
eral Assembly of the Quilted rresby,
terian Church.

eFal Assembly OF the Quilted Fresbys
terian church..
Philadelphia, May 31.-The report Of
the board of freedmens mission was
discussed at today's session of the gen.
eral assembly Of the United Presbyte-
rian church. A resolution was ADOPT
ed commencing the policy of employing
colored teachers and in organizing col
ored congregations in the south, and
recommending that the territory of the
south be placed under the direction of
the synod Of New York.
The debate on this resolution brought
out the entire question of the status OF
the negro in the south, with the feel
ing OF the community therein, the sub
ject of lynching, and the solution of the
race problem.
Rev. Jeb Work, professor in Knox
vile, Tennessee university, said it was
easier to start a colored church in
South Carolina than in Pennsylvania.
In the south, he said, statistics show
that Sc per cent. of all the crimes are
committed by colored people under the
age of 25 years. This-stat of affairs is
largely due to the fact that the young
er generation is growing up with free
access to the saloon, the gaming house
and politics. The southern white peo-
pie, he continued, are very much alive
to this state of affairs, and the recent
lynchings in Georgia cause them great
anxiety.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02
THE PEACE CONGRESS-
The Disarmament Committee FafTs To-
Agree-American Plan OF Arbi,ras

The Disarmament Committee FafTs To-
Agree-American Plan Of Arbi,ras
tiOn.
The Hague. May 3l.-Both sessions Of
the disarmament committee met today
and, as was anticipated. failed to agree
with regard to the questions of new
inventions in armaments.
The drafting committee OF the
arbitration committee made some ad-
vance this afternoon. The American
delegates submitted their scheme re-
lating to an arbitration tribunal. The
plan differs from the British proposal
1t provides that each country shall ap-
point single arbitrator, to be select
ed by the supreme courts of the sigma
tory powers. The tribunal shall have
permanent central seat and be COM
posed of at least three judges, who
shall not be natives or residents of
countries belonging to the powers I'm
dlsaccord. The general expenses shall
be shared proportionately In the event
or new facts arising within three
months OF decision, the same tribunal
shall have power TO try again the ques-
tons in dispute. Recourse TO the
tribunal shall be optional for the sigma
tory powers. The tribunal shall not
take cogniZance OF any dispute until as
sured that the parties concerned win
accept it's decision. The convention
shall come into force and the tribunal
be established when nine powers.
eight of whom shall be European or
American and four of whom shall be
s1gnatories to the declaration OF Paris.
1856. shall have adhered TO the conven-
tion.
Apart from the above project the.
Americans proposed a special scheme "
mediation, providing that in th.
event OF a difference arising between
two powers, each shall choose another
power to act as its second. The powers
thus selected shall do all they can TO
reconcile the opponents. These second
| ing powers, shall, even when war has
broken out, continue their efforts with
a View 10 ending hostilfties as soon az
pOSsible
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02

as mercury will surely destroy the
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per bottle.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02
THE DREYFUS CASE
The PrOcurator General Continues
His Argument-Public Excitement
Exhausted.

Paris, May 31-The vicinity Of the
palace of justice was almost deserted
today when the court of cessation re-
sumed hearing the arguments in the
application for a revision of the Drey-
fus trial. Many Of the public seats in
the court were empty.
NJ. Manau, the procurator general,
continued his speech, which was inter-
rupted yesterday by the adjournment
Of the court. He continued that Major
Count Esterhazey was the author Of
the bordereau, which has figured so
prominently in the case. and not Drey-
fus. In the course Of his remarks he
said that whoever was guilty, some
body had committed the crime Of trea-
son. EsterhaZey, however, he pointed
out, having been acquitted Of the au-
thorship of the bordereau, cannot
again be prosecuted on this ground,
even if he were a hundred times
guilty
Later NJ Manau said: What proof
exists that there has been an act of
treason of a nature tending to compro-
mise the security of the state? Are we
not, perhaps, in the presence of a
number of unimportant documents, as
General Mercier thought, and, conse-
quently, in the presence Of mysteri-
Gus hoax, an audacious piece of swind-
ing perpetrated by the author OF the
oordereau upon his foreign correspond
dent? This is q terrible question, and
one which involves the most painful
presumptfon-that of the martyrdom
or the man whose innocence seems es-
taoiished by several new facts
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02
Details of the Affair in
Manila Bay.
PHILIPPINES BOLD DASH
Results In Capture OF Two Officers Bee
fore Assistance Can be Sent fhe nm.
Capture Witnessed by Many Ameri>
eans-A Reign Of Terror la the Terri.
terry Abandoned by Our TroOps-News
From Lieutenant Gilmore shows He
Il In Good Go ldftfOn.

Manila, May 31-Detals regarding
the capture-by Philippines of two Off
GERS of the United States hospital ship
Relief yesterday have just been OBJ
tained. The Relief lies in the harbor
in front of this city. Third officer
Fred Heppy and Assistant Engineer
Charles Blandford rigged up one of
the ships boats and went sailing along
the shore, on the south, oppokote the
insurgent lines. The boat came near
the shore, and some native canoes with
Philippines on board put out aud cap
tured the two men, who were unarmed
and also took possession of the boat.
The United States turret ship Monad-
mock quickly sent boat with land
ing party ashore under cover of her
guns, and shelled the shore briskly.
The natives, however, rushed the pris-
oners into the woods before the Monad-
nCck's boat reached Land. Persons on
board several other ships saw the affair
through glasses, but were unable to
prevent the capture of Messrs. Heppy
and Blandford
A REIGN OF TERROR.
Friendly natives arriving here from
the country around San Isidro and San
Miguel report that a reign of terror
has prevailed since the American
troops were withdrawn from those
parts of the islands. The insurgents
who are returning there deal vengeance
upon those of their countrmen who
have shown any friendship towards
the Americans during the latter's oc-
cupation Of the territory. The friend
lies declare that unoffending people
are being murdered daily, and that
| their houses are being burned and their
property confiscated. Plenty of sym
pathizers with the insurrection re-
manied during the Americans stay,
and they have been reporting these in
stances of friendliness toward our
! troops.
The refugees add that the inhabitants
were badly oppressed by the native SOL
diers before the occupation, but that
| their condition is worse now. Doubtless
there is much truth in these reports,
| though such stories from Philippine
sources are always exaggerated
| NEWS FROM LIEUTENANT GIL
MORE
| Washington, May 31.-The fOllowing 6
dispatch received by the navy depart
ment is the first direct news of Lieu
| tenant Gilmore that has been received
for over a week. It is taken by the de-
partment as a hopeful indication of his
situation:
| Manila, May 81, 1899.
Secretary of Navy, Washington.
Escaped Spanish prisoner reports
seeing Gilmore and some sailors; well.
Gilmore allowed horse.
| opARKER
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02
The Fifth Volunteer Mustered Out

Harrisburg, Pa, May 31-The Fifth
United States volunteer infantry was
mustered out today at Camp Meade.
The regiment entered the United States
service on July 13, 1898, and reached
Santiago on August 18th. Three weeks
ago the regiment came to Camp Meade
and they have been there ever since.
Thirty-eight members of the command,
all enlisted men, died of disease since
it was mustered in, two Of the deaths
occurring at the present rendezvous.
Colonel Robert H. Sargent was pre-
sented with a sabre last evening by the
officers of the regiment
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02
Their Part.

some American soldiers and news
paper correspondent and requesting an
explanation General Otis letter
added:
II am doing everything possible to
preserve the peace and avoid all friction
until the Philippine people can be made
fully acquainted with the sentiments
and intentions of the American gov
ernment, when l am confident that they
will appreciate the endeavors of the
United States and will again look upon
that country as their friend and protec-
tor l also fully believe that the pres
ent unrest is the result of Vaccinations
of evil disposed persons"
To this letter Aguinaldo sent sar-
castle reply; but orderd the release of
the prisoners.
PHILIPPINES DETERMINED ON
HOSTILITIES.
General Otis next tells how the Amer
lean soldiers were openly insulted and
how the insurgents had continually
labored to strengthen their lines,
threatening to drive the Americans out
Of the island, and how finally on the
night of February 4th the demonstra-
tion was made, which resulted in the
killing of a Philippine by an American
sentry, and firing on the Anne, icans
by the insurgent troops. General Otis
continues as follows:
THE insurgent army had thus sue
ceeded in drawing the fire Of small
outpost, which they had evidently la
] bored with all their ingenuity to ac-
complish, in order to justify in some
way their premeditated attack. 1t is
not believe that the chief insurgent
leaders wished to open hostilltles at
this time as they were not completely
! prepared to assume the initiative. They
desired two or three days more to per-
feet their arrangements, but the zeal
of their army brought on the crisis
which anticipated their action. They
could not have delayed longer, how
ever, for it was their object to force
an issue before American troops then
en- route could arrive at Manila.
''The movement Of troops during the
protracted engagement which follow
cred and their success at every point
are described in the accompanying re-
ports of the commanding generals.
Il cannot speak too highly of the
efficiency displayed by the troops under
| organizations engaged conducted
themselves so courageously, it would
be difficult to undertake special men
! ton.
During the night of February 4th
and the following day the insurgents
of the city were greatly agitated, fear
ing for their personal safety. A por-
ton, to the number of about 5000 had
been enrolled in a secret society for the
purpose of attacking our troops within
the city and performing incendiary
work while the isurgents pressed us
from without. This purpose was we'll
known and an attack upon our forces
both in front and rear was anticipated.
So admirably, however, had General
Hughes, the provost marshal general.
disposed of 5000 troops Of his COM
mand that the rising was suppressed
wherever attempted"
In conclusion, General Otis explains
| in detail his movement on Caloocan
and says that it was attended with the
accustomed success of American arms
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02
THE GREAT DERBY
The Heal Contest Between Holocaust
and Flying Rox-The Former, hidden
by Tod >loan. Breaks q Feuoek and
-

L. Shot.
London, May 3l.-Glorious weather
prevailed at EPSON today, bright sun
shine and cloudless sky enllvening
the spirits OF those who journeyed 90
the Downs in order TO be present at The
race for the classic Derby stakes.
The Prince OF Wales and party. in
Guiding the duke and duchess OF Con-
naught, the duke and duchess OF York,
the duke OF Cambridge, and others
went on a special train TO EPSON.
Jos. Ii. Choate, the United States
ambassa or, drove 4, the Downs as the
guest OF the Lord Chief Justice, Baron
Russell of Hillowen; Joseph II. Choate,
Jr., was one OF j. Pierpont Morgan's
coaching party; Major General Samuel
S. Sumner, the new military. attache OF
the United States embassy, was also
present.
There was the greatest attendance at
the race in years. Mr.. Choate occu-
pied a box on the Jockey Club stand.
Many Americans were presnt.
Tod S'oane's riding OF the French
horse Holocauste, greatly increased in
leleSI III lHe DeIuy, WHICH Hdu pTe-
viously been regarded as an absolute
certainty for Flying Fox. Before the
racing started Holocauste receded in
the betting from 4 to / until to 1
against was vanly shouted. In the
meanwhile TO / was laid on Flying
Fox.
The stake was 5000 sovereigns.
The race was started three quarters
of an hour late, and when the horses
settled down to work Holocauste was
driven TO the front, followed by Flying
Fox. A mile from home the two fav-
orites were clear OF the field. Holo-
causte led into the straight, but direct
ly after Cannon sent his crack out Hol-
ocauste's fate was sealed and ii was
claimed that the fact that furlong fur
ther on the French horse broke his
fetlock joint did not affect the result.
Cannon, who was holding strong
lead, finished in q, canter
"A hurricane Of cheers greeted the
result which naturally was intensely
popular and the return Of Flying Fox
to the enclosure was triumphant pro-
! cession.
Holocauste's injury was so serious
he had to be shot.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02
A Head> End CoiIision

Nashville, Tenn, May 3o.-Nine peo-
pie were injured, two Of them seriously
in a head-end collision Of local passen-
ger trains on the Louisville and Nash
vile road, thirty-five miles south Of
here at o'clock this evening. Both en-
gines and baggage cars were smashed.
while Engineers Burns and Shugart re-
ceived serious internal injuries Seven
passengers were slightly hurt
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02
Norfolk PIumbe 70 Strike

Norfolk, Va, May 31.-The Journey
men plumbers OF this city have been
on a partial strike for a week on ac-
count Of a difference with the Master
Plumbers Association over an ap-
prentice. Last night the former pro-
posed 10 submit their grievances to-
gether with a demand for better wages.
to arbitration. The master plumbers
ignored the proposition and the general
strike will go into effect in the morn
ing
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02

w. NJ. Gallagher, of Bryan, Pa, says:
For forty years I have tried various
cough medicines One Minute Cough
Cure is best of all.'' 1t relieves instant
ly and cures all throat and lung trou-
bles, coughs, colds, Group, whooping-
cough, la grippe and pneumonia. r. r.
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02

DeWftts Little Early Risers act as
faultless pill should, cleansing and
reviving the system instead of weak
ening 1t. They are mild and sure,
small and pleasant to take, and entire
ly free from Objectionable drugs. They
assist rather than compel. r. r. Bel
lamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02

What you want is not temporary re-
lief from piles, but a cure to stay cur
ed. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures
piles, ana they stay cured. Soothes and
quickly heals old sores, scalds, cuts,
burns. wounds and skin diseases. r. r.
Bellamy
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02

Mobile, Ala, May 31-The Mobile
and Birmingham railroad was trans
ferred to the Southern railway at mid
night tonight on a SO year lease. A. G.
Browder, formerly general freight and
passenger agent Of the road, has been
appointed division freight agent of the
Southern railway with headquarters at
Selma.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02

There is time for all things. The
time to take DeWitts Little Early Ris-
ers Is when you are suffering from CON
stipation, biliousness sick headache.
inolsesuom or other stomach or liver
lamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02

that's the way. DeWitts Witch Hazel
Salve strikes at the root-it removes
the cause, quickly and permanently.
Don't squander time and money trying
to remove the effects. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-02
A REPORT BY OTIS.
On the Operations Of Our Army on Luzon
Island up to April 9th.
EVENTS PRECEDING THE WAR


From Firston independence War-Genera Otis
Efforts to Restrain of
February 18th Premeditated Action
Part.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-04-21

settlers over Ramsey and adjoin-
ing counties-and, we need hardly
add, with the result of effecting
the larger share of farm land sales;
SO that Powell, the Land Man."
has become a household word
throughout the northwest.
MI. A. M. Powell is one of the
original pioneers of the city of
Devils Lake, witnessing its growth
from earliest inception. and in
purse, and personal effort has con-
tributed to every enterprise of a
religious, educational and social
order.
Evening star., 1899-03-31
DISTRICT VOLUNTEERS,
Efforts of Commissioner Ross to Pro-
vide Them EMPLOYMENT


District Commissioner Ross has had MANY
cases of deserving men who served in the
army during the war with Spain, especially
those who were members of the 1st District
Regiment, brought to his attention, and he
is very desirous of giving them employ
ment under the District government Un-
fortunately, the opportunity to do this oc-
ours very rarely, and he has inquired OF
the civil service commission what oppor-
tunities are given such men by law to OBJ
tanning positions under the civil service in
the District. Today he addressed the fol-
lowing letter to Mr.. John Il. Proctor, presi-
dent of the commission:
Il will be greatly obliged to you If you
vii. direct one of your clerks to forward TO
me definite condensed information as to
what opportunities are given by existing
law to the honorably discharged soldiers OF
the 1st District Regiment to obtain posi-
tions under the civil service in the Dis
trct.
Il have an impression that preference was
given by the laws of Congress to soldiers
of the war of the rebellion, but am not
posted with regard TO the status of the
privates and volunteers of the war with
Spain.
Il am induced to trouble you in this re-
gard by the large number of worthy young
men, many of whom have families depend
ent upon them, who lost the business and
employment which they had prior to enter
ing the service, and whose appeals for an
opportunity to work come to me every
day
Evening star., 1899-03-31
GOOD FRIDAY OBSERVED.
Solemn Services i'm the Catholic and
EHiscOpa1 Churches.

Good Friday, which is kept sacred in
commemoration Of the crucifixion of our
Lord, is being celebrated today with all
the solemntty due to such an anniversary.
In Roman Catholic and Episcopal churches
the observance is particularly significant
In all the Catholic churches today, instead
of the ordinary mass the mass of the pre-
sanctified was celebrated, the host not be-
ing consecrated, but being reserved from
yesterday. The altars We're stripped of all
ornaments, the priests and attendants were
robed in black, in token of mourning. and
the kiss of peace was omitted in detesta-
tion of the kiss of the traitor Judas The
alteration of the cross was also a signifi-
cant feature, the entire congregation going
forward and kissing the figure upon a cru
cific within the altar. During the after
noon a several Catholic churches passion
services, consisting of prayers We're held
and tonight the Office of the tenebrae will
be held. 1t consists of the mathis and
lauds of the office of Holy Saturday, and
is very impressive, all the lights in the
church being extinguished except one
which for time is hidden under the altar
as symbol of our Lords death and burial
In the Episcopal churches today holy
communion was dispensed at 7:30 O'Clock
am, there was prayer service at IL a m
and passion services from l. to 3 O'Clock
pm.
Evening star., 1899-03-31
DIED.

am, JOHN A. BEAvERs. at his residence,
Funeral Saturday, April l, at 1880 pm. from his
late residence, 313l street, Georgetown.
Friends and relatives respectfully invited 10
am JULIA LODGE. eldest daughter Of VIM
b. and Jenny L. Gregory, in the twenty-fourth
Funeral private. Lafayette. Ind, papers please
copy
HARMON On Wednesday, March %. 1880. at
O'Clock pm, JOHN H. beloved husband Of
Lille Marshall Harmon. aud Of Sarah l..
and the late John Ii. Harmon OF Detroit.
Funeral from HIS late residence 24Is Pennsylvania
avenue. Saturday, April /, at O'Clock D. -
sons residence. I4l7 II street northwest, WILL
LAM II. JACOBS of Frederick, Md
TunaIal Will take place Saturday. April ]. at 2:S9
O'Clock. Friends Of the family respectfully in
vited. NNrederick papers please copyD
JORDAN. At Victoria Flats" on Thursday,
March 80 1893. Am. CHARLES NJ.
chusetts Infantry, and ember Of Lyon Post.
No. 10, q. A r., Department Of New Jersey,
street northwest. on saturday April !. at 1880
pm. mterment at Arlington National cemetery.
Friends invited.
PORTER Peacefully, on Wednesday, March 20,
west. LOUISA PORTER, widow Of the late
Harrison Porter, in the seventy sixth year Of
her age.
Peaceful he thy silent slunlber,
Peaceful in the grave SO low
Thou shall join our number
In this weary world below.
In love she lived. in peace she died;
Her life asked, but tod denied.
BY HER CHILDREN.
Funeral services win he held at the Plymouth
Church 18th and L streets northwest, SATURDAY,
April l. at = o'clock pm. Friends and rvla-
tives invited TO attend
RIDDLE. On Friday, March 81, ls99 at $40 a. M,
CHARLES ALBERT RIDDLE. the beloved snn
of John and the late Margaret Riddle, ID the
thirty eighth year OF his age.
Funeral from his fathers residence, Az IL street
southwest, Sunday, April =, at o clock pm
Friends and relatives are invited TO attend.
Interment at Congressional cemetery. -
S:NDERS. ON Thursday afternoon March 30, 1899,
Of spinal meningitis, JOHNNY. the three-year-
old Of John and Annie Sanders.
There is no death, The GO down
To rise upon some fairer shore;
And deep in heavens jeweied crown,
They shine forever more.
Funeral from home GIG L street southwest. at 3
pm. saturday.
SMITH. Departed this life Thursday. March 20,
1899, in New York, MARTHA SMITH. daugh-
mot mothers residence, 1872 18th street north
west.
SULLIVAN At her residence, 22lG C street north
JULIA f. SULLIVAN tnee Bartlett widow Of
the late Lieut.. John NJ. sullivan;
!. at O'Clock pm. lnterment nj Arlington.
Friends respectfully invited attend.
WHITEHEAD At Amherst. Va, March 30. 1899.
SAIIIE MASSlE. beloved wife Of Edgar
Whitehead and mother Of Cabel Whitehead
Of this city and Robert Whitehead uf Balti-
In Iemoriam.
DOGAN In loving remembrance Of dear
mother. LOUISE Do'iAN. who died three years
to-day March 81. 1856.
BY HER CHILDREN. NJ. V. AND 4. ID. ADDI-
son. c. ii. LEE $. II. WARD.