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LESSOR:-. I'lTEELUGIiCER, I DEWEY-S WADESBORO.NY O, MAY 12; 18S8 JAS. G. BOYLIN, PnblUher. MR. LOC H II ART'S LETTER. Mr. Lockhart's patriotic letter, printed in the Messenger and Intelligencer last week, was received with much favor throughout the State. A number of leading papers printed the letter atd nearly all of them commented on it most favorably. Some of these comments are given below: Charlotte Ol server. 1 We have been favored with an advanc ed copy of a letter which Hon. James A. Lockhart, of Anson, has written to Mr. J. G. Boylin, the editor of the Messenger- T ! 1 : , i : - il- -i a i luiciucuLci, uiu il la puoiianeu else where in this paper. The Observer has known Mr. Lockhart for a long time, and has had occasion to say many justly com- pumemary tilings oi nim; but it never had as exalted an opinion of him as it entertains after reading this letter. It is the production of a thinker, a wise man, a man grounded in the faith of the Demo cratic party. It will sound extravagrant 10 say, out it is not extravagrant to say. that rhomas Jefferson himself could not have stated the Democratic creed more comprehensively, in the same number of words, than Mr. Lockhart has stated it in the second paragraph of his letter. He has declared the whole counsel of the par- tjr,JChe man who cannot accept this as his creed is not a Democrat. We declare solemnly that this looks more like a re turning to the landmarks which the fath ers have set than anything that has been printed in North Carolina in six .years. 1 he fact that Mr. Lockhart declares in this letter that he is not a candidate for the nomination for Congress, is an incident. Theprimaiy fact is that he Has, in a lew noble sentences, laid down the Democratic law has re-declared the faith of the fathers and indicated the ground upon which may stand all those who believe that this is a government of the people, by the people, and that its mission is not to support them but leave them to their own endeavors, it seeing only that they preserve the peace and that even-handed justice obtain among them. 7 STORY OF THE BATTLE DEWEY L.OST NOT A MAW. A Naval Expert, no Conflict Describes It Graphi cally The Spanish Fleet En tirely Deslroyed-Dewey Com plete Master of the SItnation. Copyrighted by James uoraon uenneu, 1898. Manila Philinnine Islands, on board Kaleiigh Post. , JAMES A. LOCKHART. The friends of this gentleman have been urging that he again permit them to present nis name lor the congres sional nomination of our party in the sixth District. In reply thereto he sende a letter to Mr. Boylin, editor of the Wadesboro Messenger and intelli gencer a copy of which has been placed in our hands. It is so thoroughly Dem- ociatic m its utterances, so patriotic, withal so modest in ether words4 so thoroughly like and of its author, we re produce it here, it sounds liKe a voice from the bast, when men were partizans for the good they could do their country, when selfish or sinister ambi- lion was not the governing principle of men who aspired to public trust or pub lic confidence. No Democrat could read Mr, Lockhart's letter without feeling proud of being a Democrat, and that it still has such men to lead it; and no good citizen can read it without feeling it is his duty to be a Democrat and work earnestly and unselfishly, for the success and mainteance of that party and those principles which gave to their old State honest and decent government, and the only agency that can and will give such in the future. Wilmington Messenger. The Messenger today publishes the let ter of Hon. J, A. Lockhart, of Wades boro, to Editor Boylin, in response to the advocacy of his renomination for the United States house of representatives from this district by him in his paper, the Mkssenger-Intelligencer. Mr. Lock hart modestly declines to be a candidate lor the nomination. He refers approprj aieiy 10 nis past services ana enorts in Denaii oi genuine democracy, tie was faithiul, capable and honest the three old-time tests of the democratic party in considering public servants. Mr. Lock hart has invariably borne Jjimself with manly propriety and modesty, and has commanded the esteem and confidence of all good and true citizens in this con gressional district. We feel assured if re-elected, as he- so richly deserves to be if nominated, "that he would receive a most gratifying vote in the district The way he was dealt with by a partisan and unscrupulous republican majority in the house was so offensive to a reputable and lairly intelligent constituency as to make more political friends and draw to him self in bonds of closer union his peison al friends. ' At a time when there is a sad lowering of the moral tone among the public officials there is a special need of men of high character and unflinching integrity. . -. ' . Mr. Lockhart will fight in the ranks for a restoration of order, of public safe ty, of official integrity, of honest and equitable government. Read his well-timed and patriotic let ter, conceived wisely and expressed well. The sentiments are those of an honest. honorable and intelligent citizen, and are woriny ol his head and heart. If the principles govenng him were govenng an the present saddening, sickening con unions in JNortn (Jarolina would soon disappear. Kead his letter and put your shoulder to the wheel of real reform in good earnest. rapidfirers Was followed by a deSS diapa son Ot her alter lurres eiguv-iutucio. Soon our other vessels were equally hard at work, and we could see that oar shells rrAf T T Jl f FlU I were making Cavtte harbor hotter for the llJiYlr O Spaniards than they had made the ap- LtVWt.u ivi us Protected by their shore batteries and made safe from close attack by shallow water, the Spaniards were in a strong po sition. They put up a gallant fight. The Spanish ships were sailing back and forth behind the Castilla, and their fire, too, was hot, EXPLOSION ON THI BALTIMORE. One shot struck the Baltimore and passed clear through her, fortunately hit ting no one. Another ripped np her main deck, disabled a six-inch gun and exploded a box of three pounder ammu nition, wounding eight men. The Olympia was struck abreast the cun in the wardroom by a shell which ? . i i r ti j burst ouisioe, aomg inue aaniage.- The signal halyards were cut from Lieutenant Brumby's hand on the after bridge. A shell entered the Boston's port quarter and burst in Ensign Dod ridge's stateroom, starting a hot fire, and fire was also ca ised by a shell which burst in the port hammock, netting. Both these fires were quickly put out. Another shell passed through the Bos ton's foremast just in front of Captain Wildes, on the bridge. ' 1 After having made four runs along the Spanish line, finding the chart incorrect, Lieutenant Calkins, the Olympia's navi gator, told the Commodore he believed he could take the ship nearer the enemy, with a lead going to watch the depth of water. The flagship started over the course for the fifth time, running within 2,000 yards of the Spanish vessels. At this range even six-pounders were effective, and the storm of shells poured upon the unfortunate Spanish began to show marked results. Three of the enemy's vessels were seen burning and their fire slackened. JUST A STOP FOR BREAKFAST. On finishing this run Commodore Dewey decided to give the men breakfast, as they had been at the gnns two hours, with only one cup of coffee to sustain them. Action ceased temporarily at twenty five minutes of eight o'clck, the other ships passing the flagship and cheering lustily. Oui ships remained beyond range of the enemy's guns until ten minutes of 11 o'clock, when the signal for close action again "went up. The Baltimore had the place of honor in the lead, with- the flag ship following and the other thips as be fore. The Baltimore began firing at the Snanish shiDS and batteries at sixteen minutes past n o'clock, making a series of hits as if at target practice. The Span iards replied slowly, and the Commodore signalled the Raleigh, the Boston, the Concord and the Petrel to go into the in ner harbor and destroy all the enemy's ships. ' By her light draught the litttle Petrel was enabled to move within l.ooo yards. Here, firing swiftly but accurately, she commanded everything still flying, the Spanish flag. Other ships were also doing their whole duty, and soon not one red and yellow en si rn remained aloft, except on a battery up :he coast. The Spanish . flagship and the Castilla had long been burning fierce ly, and the last vessel to be abandoned was the Don Antonio de TJlloa, which lurched over and sank. WHITE FLAG HOISTED. Then the Spanish flag on the arsenal staff was hauled down, and at half-past 12 o'clock a white flag was hoisted tkere. Signal was made to the Petrel to destroy all the vessels in the inner harbor, and Lieutenant Hughes, with an armed boat's crew, set fire to the Don Juan de Austria, Marquis Duero, the Isla de Cuba and the Correo, The large transport Manila and many tugboats and small craft fell into our hands. "Capture or destroy Spanish squadron, were Dewey's orders- Never were in structions more effectually carried out Within seven hours after arriving on the scene of action nothing remained to be done. Joseph I- Sticknev, Formerly Lieutenant-commander, U. S. . Navy. ' . MOVEMENT ON CUBA. UNDER WAY OS LARUE SCALE UASTONIA EXCITED. the Flagship Olympia, May 2, (via Hong Kong May 7.--Not one Spanish flag flies in Manila bay today. Not one Span ish warship floats except as our prize. More than two hundred opauiau and five hundred to seven dubuim wounded attest to the accuracy of the American fire. - . Commodore Dewey attacKea we opau- ish position at Cavite thisrmormng. tie swept five times along the line and scored one of the most brilliant successes in modern warfare. . ,. . That our loss is tnning aaas to uie pleasure of victory without aotracnng from its value. The number ot hits our vessels received proved how crave nu stubborn was the delense maoe oy uie Spanish forces. Miraculous as it may appear, uwu our men was Kiuea anu omy eigui "' wounded. Those who were wounueu suffered only slight injuries. THE LINE OF BATTLE. Commodore Dewey arrived off Manila bay last night and decided to enter tne bay at once. With all its lights out, me Bquauruu steamed into Bocagrande channel, with crews at the guns. This was the order of the squadron, which was kept during the whole time or the nrst Dame: The flagship Olympia. lhe Baltimore. The Raleigh. The Petrel. The Concord. The Boston. It was iust 8 o'clock, a bright moon light night, but the flagship passed Cor regidor Island without a sign being given that the Spaniards were aware of its ap proach. THE FIRST SPANISH SHOT FI RED. Not until the flagship wa3 a mile be yond Corregidor was a gun fired. Then one heavy shot went screaming over the Kaleigh and the Olympia, loiiowed Dy a second, which fell far astern. The Raleieh. the Concord and the Bos ton replied, the Concord's shells explod mg, apparently, exactly inside me snore battery, which fired no more. Our squadron slowed down to barely steerage way and the men were allowed to sieep alongside their guns. Commodore Dewey bad timed our ar rival so that we were within five miles of the city of Manila at daybreak. We then sighted the Spanish squadron, Rear Admiral Montejo, commanding, off Cavite, (pronounced Kahveetay, with ac cent on the 'vee.") Hore the Spaniards had a well-equipped navy yard called Ca vite arsenal. Admiral Montejo's flag was flying on the 3,500-ton protected cruiser Reina Christina. The protected cruiser Castilla, of 3,200 tons, was moored ahead, and astern to the port battery and to seaward were the cruisers Don Juan de Austria, Don Antonio de TJlloa, Isla de Cuba, Isla de Luzon, Quiros, Marquis del Duero and General Lezo. These ships and the flag ship remained under way during most of the action. - SHIPS BEGIN THE ATTACK. With the United States flag flying at all their mastheads, our ships moved to lhe attack in line ahead, with a speed of eight knots, first passing in front of Manila, where the action was begun by three bat-, teries mounting guns powerful enough to send a shell over us at a distance of five miles. . ". Tbe Concord's guns boomed out a re ply to these batteries with two shots. No more . were fired, because Commodore Dewey could not engage wtth these bat teries without sending death aDd destruc tion into the crowded city. SPANIARDS EXPLODE TWO MINES. As we neared Cavite two verv Dower- ful submarine mines were exploded ahead of the flagship. This was at six minutes past 5 o clock. t he Spaniards evidently had misjudged our position. Immense volumes of water were thrown high in the air by these de stroyers, but no harm was done to our ships. Commodore Dewey had fought with Farragut at New Orleans and Mobile bay, where he had his first experience with torpedoes. Not knowing ho w many more mines there might be ahead, he still kept on without faltering. No other mines exploded, however, and it is be lieved that the Spaniards had. only these two in place. Only a few minutes later the shore bat tery at Cavite Point sent over the flag ship a shot that nearly hit the battery m Manila, Dut soon the guns got a better range and the shells began to strike near us or buist close aboard from both the batteries and the Spanish vessels. The heat was intense. Men stripped off all clothing except their trousers. As the Olympia drew nea er all was as silent on board as if the ship had been empty, except for the whir of the blowers and the throb c.l the engines. "REMEMBER THE MAINE." Suddenly a shell burst directly over A Negro Attacks a Sick Woman as She Was Asleep in Her Bed. Charlotte Observer, 11th. uastoma was tnrown into a state ot ex citement yesterday afternoon over an at tempted assault of a negro upon Mrs. Mai-. culm Hanua. Mr. Manna and family lives about a mile irom town. Mrs. uauna nas Deeu sick in bed for several weeks, lesterday after dinner Mr. Hanna went to town, leaving her in care of the children. She dropped off to sleep, and was aroused about 4 o'clock, by a feeing of suffocation, and a rough grasp upon her throat. As she ' opened her eyes and saw that she was in the bauds of a negro man she screamed with all the strengbt her feble condition would allow. Jut then a neighbor was passing witn a load oi wood, tie heard tne screams and ran to the house. The negro, fearing capture, neu, out not oeiore tie had choked the woman pretty badly. He tied through tbe back yard aiid reached the woods before any one could pursue him. The news was spreadquickly as possible,and the town cave chase immediately, but up to last night the black fiend had not been caught, lie will be quickly dealt with when befalls into the bauds oi bis pursurers. A Negro ju Grabs a While La- dy and Throws Her Down. Wilmington Messenger, 9th. Last night about 8:30 o'clock Mrs.San- loro; wno resides m the uouthern part of the city, was returning home from a social call, accompanied by a little girl. She was in Filth street, between Castle and Queen, when a negro roan 'came up l i.ll i l. a si . ana oruutiiy graoDea noid ot her. He threw her roughly down on the ground ana uemanueu money. Mis. Sauford screameJ. which frie-hten ed the scoundrel. He released his hold of the lady and running through a near by vacant 101 roaae nis escape. it was so aars tnai mrs. bantord was unable to recognize her cowardly assail ant. The President has accepted the gift of Miss Helen Gould of New York to the govertr-ent of 100,000 for war pur poses. Her check for that amouDt has vee o received at the - Trewuary Depart mem. us. . From the boatswain's mate at the after five-inch gun came a hoarse cry. "Re member the Maine!" arose from the throats of 500 men at the guns. This watchword was caught up in tur rets and fireroom3, wherever seaman or fireman stood at his post. Kemember the Maine! had rung out for defiance and revenge. It's utterance seemed unpremeditated, but was evident ly in every man's mind, and now that the moment bad come to make adequate re ply to the killing of the Maine's crew, every man shouted what was in his heart. SPANISH GCN8 HOT WORK. The Spaniards seemed encouraged to fire faster, knowing exactly our distance, while we had to guess theirs. . Their Bhip and shore guns were making things hot for us. The piercing scream of shot was varied often by the bursting of time-fuse shells. fragments of which would lash the water like shrapnel or cut our hull and rigging. One large shell that was cominsr straight at the Olympia's forward badge fortunately tell within less than ioo feet away. A fragment cut the rigging ex actly over the heads of Lamberton, Rees and myself. Another struck the bridge crating in line with it. A third passed just under Commodore Dewey and gouged a hcle in the deck, incidents like these were plen tiful. . Our men naturally chafed at being ex posed without returning fire from all our guns, but laughed at xlanger and chatted good humored ly. A few nervous fellows coma not. help dodging mechanically when shells would burst right over them or close aboard, or would strike the water and passed overhead, with the peculiar spluttering roar made by a tumbling rifled projectile. THE OLYHPIA UNDER HEAVY FIRE. Still the flagship steered for the centre of the Spanish line, aud,as our other ships were astern, the Olympia received most of the Spaniards' attention. Owing to our deep draught, Commo dore Dewey felt constrained to change his course at a distance of 4,000 yards and run parallel to the Spanish column. "Open with all guns," he said, and the ship brought her port broadside beariag. The roar cf tbe fi&sJiip'p five-iagjj MANILA IN A BAD WAY. British Consul Said It Had Beea Cut off Both By Land And Sea A Dewey Diary. Copyrighted by James Gordon Bennett, 1898. Manila Philippine Islands, oa Board the Flagship Olympia, May 4, (via Hong Kong, May 8.) The situation in the city of Manila is now very critical. The British consul reports that the city has been entirety cut off from outside com munication, both by sea and land, and has only enough provision left to last a few "days. It is impossible to open communication between the shore and the fleet; there fore, news about events ashore is scarce on board the American vessels. The little that has leaked through indicates the probability that the insurgents will soon attack the city. Spanish residents are very bitter against the governor-general and are threatening to depose him. . " ' - Here is a summary of Commodore Dewey's work, up to date: Monday, April 25. Received news of the declaration of war. Quitted British waters. Wednesday Sailed lor Manila at the fastest speed that could be made with the coal supply of the ships. Saturday Night Passed the batteries at the entrance of Manila bay. Sunday Sank, burned or captured all the ships of the Spanish squadron. Sil enced and destroyed thiee Datteries. Monday-Occupied navy yard.blew up six batteries at the entrance to the bay. Cut the cable. Established blockade of Manila. Drove the Spanish forces out of Cavite. Tuesday and Wednesday Swept the lower bay and entrance for torpedoes Gave the ctew a well-earned rest. Pre pared official dispatches. The losses of the Spanish includes ten warships.several torpedo boats, two trans ports, the navy yard and nine batteries. The estimated value of the Spanish property destroyed or captured is $6,000, 000. On the American side the total loss is eight men wounded and $5,000 damage to the ships. The British gunboat Linnet entered the bay Monday, but some of her men having the plague, she did not come near our ships. The French armored cruiser Bruix en tered the bay today. The British cruiser Immortalite is understood to be on her way to Manila. w Joseph L. Stickney- ' Uen. JMiles and Staff Leave lor the South To-Day to Prepare for the Movement of Troops in Strong Force to t'oba-So News at Navy Department From Ad miral Sampson Some Doubt as the Aeuracy or the Reported Arrival or the Spanish Fleet at Cadiz.' ' The failure of the Cape Verde squadron to move to this side of the Atlantic makes a change in the movements of Admiral Sampson's squadron. Plans are being prepared in Washington for the bombardment of Havana and San Juan and tbe eearly military occupation of Cuba and Porto Eico. Washington, May 11. lhe army movement on Cnba is now fairly launched and to-day s news develop ed a concerted off or t all along the line to begin, aggressive operations on a. big scale for the ej'ectmeut of the Spanibh troops and government from the Pearl of the Antilles. .An order given this afternoon by the War Department for the purchase of 5,000,000 rations is an indication of the scale on which preparations are making foe the invasion of Spain's territoiy. Of this vast quantity one fourth is to goto the Philippines, by way of San Francisco, and the balan ce to Cuba. . The Department has made a great many changes in the original pro gramme laid down for theconceutra tion of troops, as many bodies of vol unteers; that were originally slated for one of the great concentration camps have found themselves under orders to go direct to Sonthern ports, so that soon volunteers from the East and Middle West will be moving swiftly to Florida and the Gulf,while from the far West the cars will be carrying troops to San Francisco. To day's news in connection with the renewal of General Miles order to go Tampa is pretty substantial evidence of a verv early movement of troops in strong forces to Cuba, while the Philippines programme has Jjeen definitely fixed for some days. Contrary to expectations, the day passed at the Navy Department without news from Admiral Samp son. Notwithstanding what appears to be confirmatory newspaper advices relatives to the presence of the Span ish Cape Verde fleet at Cadiz, the Navy Department officials are be ginning to entertain strong uoubt of the accuracy of the report. It was not possible during the course of the day to obtain anything like an official confirmation of the of ficial report received resterday, but this is not to be wondered at, in view of the success which the Spanish gov ernment has so tar met with in keeping sreret the movements of its naval ships. Until news comes from Admiral Sampson of his doings in and around Porto Itico, it cannot be said definitely what programme shall be decided on as regards that is land. The revival of doubts as lo the whereabout of the Cape Verde squad ron caused a renewal of anxiety as to the Oregon. The ship was at Bahia at last accounts, and is believed to have stated a day or two ago up the Brazilian coast to join Sampson's squadron in the West Indies. She will have to make a run of 3,000 miles, which will occupy the Oregon about ten days only, as she is in fine fettle and averaged 13 knots an hour on the long run around from San Francisco. However, it is believed that Admiral Sampson is as well posted as any one in Washiugtou as to tbe conditions existing in the West Indies, and he doubtless will do whatever is uecessaryjiu his judg ment to safeguard the snip in her run up the coast. WAR NOTES. It is stated in Washington that the first army of Cuban invasion will com prise neaily 50,000 men, of whom 20,003 will be the regulars now moblized in the South, and the other will be the first regiment of volunteers from the various States. Tne invasion is expected to De- gin in a week. It is officially declared that a formida ble expedition is being organized to ex pel Admiral Dewey irom the Philippines if tjossible. - Senor Corrtfa, the Spanish Minister of War, has solemnly pledged himself to have 10,000 seasoned troops ready to-em-bark at the end of the present week. The battle ship Oregon, the cruis er Nichteory and the gunboat Ma rietta are new regarded as safe from attack for the present. They have left Bahia, Brazil, on the way North. DEWEY'S DISPATCHES. Vle- Ap- Genera Miles and officials of the War Department held a conference to consider the dispatch of troops to the Philippine Is landsto co-operate with Admiral Dewey. If is In lieved an army of occupation of 25, 000 men will be required. The troops will be compo.sed of regulars and vlunteers and the first detachment will probably start from San Francisco next Saturday. The transport ships will be convoyed, by the cruiser Charleston. A general onW has been issued by direc tion of the President providing for the di vision of the regular aud volunteer armies into seven army corps. The assignments of the major-generals who will command the several corps will be announced at an early day. It is p obable the troops of the regular army will be assimilated with the volun teers to give the latter the benefit of the ex perience. The capture of the French Trans-Atlan tic steamer Lafayette by the gunboat An napolis while the former was trying to en ter Havana has intensified the bitter feel- in? against the United btates which now prevails in France Angry comments are heard in Paris. The American embassy there has been put under a special guard to prevent a possible hostile demonstration. The lafayette was captured by mistake and was released later ou orders irom Washington. In pursuing a schooner which ran out of Havana harbor, theciuiser Vicksburg and the cutter Morrill got very near a shore battery, which opened on them. 1 or a time both vessels were in much peril, but they finally got beyond range. None of the big shells hit them, but they were pelted with bullets. Martial law has been proclaimed in several of the provinces of Spain. At Linares the town hall and other places were sacked and the civil guariin repel ling the rioters killed twelve and wounded fifty. "Death to the thieves" and "Down with taxes" were the cries of those who took port in the deomstrations. President McKinley sent a message to Congress Monday recommending that a vote of thanks be given to Acting Rear Admiral Dewey and the officers and men of his fleet for the victory at Manila. Both houses of Congress responded promptly with the passage of a joint resolution. In addition, a bill was passed increasing the number of rear-admirals from six to seven, in order that the Presideut might confer upon the hero of Manila the high est position in the navy within the gift of the Executive. The Senate also passed a joint resolution appropriating Jtlo,ooo for a sword of honor for Admiral Dewey and bronze medals for the officers and men of the fleet. In the Cortes Saturday an exciting scene was precipitated by Senpr Mella, Carlist Deputy, who made use of a scriptural quotation, "As for my people children are their oppressors and women rr-le over them; O.my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err and destroj the way of thy paths." On motion of Se nor Sagasta Mella was expelled, the repub licans Carlists voting against it. Secret service officers in Washington have arrested George Downing, who was born in England, but is a naturalized American citizen, on suspicion of being a spy in the employment of Spain. Down ing was in Canada last week and had in terviews with Lieutenant Carraiizas, for merly naval attache at the Spanish lega tion in Washington. Incriminating doc uments were found in his possession. A letter which he wrote to an address in Montreal designated by Lieutenant Car ranzas gave information relating to move ments by the United States army and fleet. - . . - He Seuds Official Xewi of tory Aud CSMs A Rrply poiu tli s Ilim Admiral. Washington. May 8 Dewey's official re port of his great victory at Manila was re ceived by the Navy Department yesterday. There were two dispatches, the first readiDg as follows: "Manila, May 1. Squadrons arrived at Manila at daybreak this morning. Imme diately engaged the enemy and destroyed the following Spanish vessels: Keina Chris tina, Castilla, Don Antonio de L'lloa, Isla de Lnzon, Isla de Cuba, General Lezo, Marquis del Duero, Cauo, Velasco, Isla de Mindanoa, a transport, and water battery at Cavite. The squadron is uninjured, and only a few men are slightly wounded On ly means of telegraphing is to American consul at Hong Kong 1 shall communicate with him. - Dewey." Following is the second message: . "tavite, may 4. 1 have taken posses sion of naval station at Cavite, 011 Philip nine Islands. Have destroyed the forti fications at bay entrance, paroling the gar rison. I control bay completely and can take city at any time. Thesquadron is in excellent health an spirits. Spanish loss not fully known, but very heavy. One hundred and fifty killed, including cap tain of Keina Christina lam assisting in protecting Spanish sic It and wounded; 250 ick and wounded ln hospital within onr lines. Much excitement at Manila. Will protect foreign residents. Dewey." By diiection of the President Secretary Long sent thistlispatch to Dewey: Washington, May 7, 1898. "Dewey, Uanila. "The President, in the name of the Amer ican people, thanks you and your -officers and men for your splendid achievement ami overwhelming victory. In recognition lie has appointed you acting admiral, and will recommend a vote of thanks to you by Con gress. Loxg." THE "ME QU EST on " My Fleet with Furniture finds itself in need of coal and is compelled to effect a landing. We have a nice assortment of Chineese Mattings, Carpet Samples, Baby Carriages, Window Shades, Curtain Poles, Brooms, &c. We have just received those beautiful Quarter Sawed Oak Suits-- new designs. Have Walnut, imitation Mahogany, Oak and Pop- Wardrobs, Sideboards, Bedsteads and Chairs of all lar goods. kinds, See 'em! CASKETS AND COFFINS in all styles and prices, to which we pay especial attention, fail to leave orders with Don't 91 ASS AC ICE IK THE FIXES. PIIILII. Admiral .lloutejo and His Two Sous Reported Slain. London, May 10. A special dis patch irom anaugnai says that it is reported there that Admiral Montejo the commauder of the Spanish fleet, who escaped from Cavite by running aloug tbe shore to Manila, with his two sons, was killed by the populace of the latter place. It is added that the hospital of San lioque, filled with Spanish soldiers, was set on fire J by shells from the Boston, and that Sisters of Charity were killed while removing the wouuded. Massacres are reported to have oc curred outside of Manila, the insur gents butchering eveu the Spanish women and children. T. B. HENRY, at urnitur e Store n P fa P 1L JlerrlU for the Philippines. San Francisco, May 11 The Bulletin says: The President has appointed Gen eral Wesley Merntt, of the regular army, to the command of the volunteers from the Pacihc coast. General Merntt will rank as brigadier-general and will lead the in vasion of the infantry upon lhe Philip pines, lie has been proclaimed governor general of the Philippines, and us soon as possible will establish his position as such at the capital at Mauila. The' Populist convention of New Han over county at Wilmington baturday split into two factions, Joe King being made chairman or the conven Hon proper, and Chief of Police John U. Melton, of the bolters. The first con vention favored fusion of all silver forces and the bolters condemned fu sion with Democrats and approved fu sion with the Republicans. A Sunday school superintendent of Al ma, Kan., purchased two gross of Ameri can hags the other day for distribution amoug his pupils. When his purchase ar rived and the big bundle of liar's was open ed he found the following inscription print ed upon each: "Itemeuioer the Maine, and htoell with spaiu!" The superintendent I said that this expressed his sentiments, but he decided to indefinitely postpone the distribution. CHARLESTON UNDER ORDERS. RUSH SPANISH TREACHERY. Priests and Sisters of Charity Try to Lure Ships to Destruction. Hong Kong, May 10. A fresh example ot Spanish treachery seems to have come to light. It is said here that the priests and bisters ot Charity of the Cavite Hos pital, in a procession beariug crosses, etc., petitioned Rear Admiral Dewey not to massacre the sick and wounded, which naturally, he did not do. The Spaniards, it is asserted, thereupon thanked the Americans for their humanity and repaid them by informing them of a narrow channel which, they said, was not min ed, while the broad channel, they explain ed, was fully mined. An investigation upon the part ot the Americans, however, revealed the contrary to be the case, and the mines were blown up by the sailors of the American fleet. Will Leave San Francisco at Once Tor Mauila, -Carrying One Handed and FiTly Tons of Ammunition Tor Dewey. Washington May 11. The Navy De partment has decided to have the cruiser Charleston start at once on its relief mission to Admiral Dewey's fleet, at Ma nila. The orders issued anticipate the departure of the Charleston from San Francisco today, if it is possible to get the ammunition and stores aboard, and she will leave without waiting to con voy tne city 01 PeKin ana the otner ships loaded with supplies. The orders to the commandant of the navy yard at Mare Island are to put on board the Charleston all the ammunition she will carry so long as her steaming capacity is not retarded. It is the understanding here that at least 150 tons of ammuni tion can be put on board. By extraordi nary efforts on the part of the authori ties here, all the powder, shot and shell requisite lor the rehet expeditioi have been assembled at San Francisco. Owing to the hurried departure of the Uhaileston, it is not expected that she will wait for any considerable number of troops, as these will follow later on the other relief ships. She has a crew of abouj 300 men, and this probably will be augmented by a marine gnard of a few hundred. . - Buekiin's Arnica Salve. The Best Palve in the world for Cuts. Bruises7Bores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fe ver Sores, Tetter. Chapoed Hands. Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup tions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give pertect satislaction, or money refunded price zo cents per box. tor sale by James A. Hardison. Torpedo Boat Blown Up. London, May 11. A dispatch to the Globe from Gibralter, says a British Steamer which hadiust arrived there, reports offi cially that she passed yesterday evening bpanish torpedo boat destrover wnicn was guarding Algeiciras Uay and Straits Shortly afler the steamer passed here, all the lijihts ot the destroyer were suddemy extinguished, a terrific explosion followed immediately ana the destroyer disappear ed. The disaster was apparently caused by the explosion of the boilers of the tor pedo boat destroyer. . it is reared that all on board of her have perished. Obituary. Mrs. Nancy Ross Allen was born March 25th, 1813: died February 21st, 1898. She was the only daughter ot Donald and aucy Koss. Her mother was a Hough and was twice married. She first married William DeJarnette. They lived together about three years. He died and she lived a widow eight years and then married Donald Ross, whom she survived several years, lhey were blessed with four children three boys and one girl. Aunt Nancy and Uncle Joe were happily married July, 1830, and together they walked down life's rugged road until February 2lst, when tiott saw. "w en uone, thou good and faithful servant, enter therein to the joys of thy Lord." She was a member 01 Pleasant Grove church for sixty odd years. She was kind, loving and industrious, looking well to the ways of her household. She was a useful woman, a faithful friend and so kind to the sick. She filled her seat at church as long as she was able to get there, yet she was not permitted the privilege of attending church for several years before her death, on account of failing health. When her pastor or any of her friends would ask her if she was going out to preaching she would say, "No, 1 can't go, but my thoughts and prayers are with you." She was a kind, loving, motherly friend lo all whom she met She was loved by all who knew her, and oh sn sadly missed. She was a devoted and affectionate mother. Surely her children can rise up and call her blessed. Preachers always found a warm welcome in her home. She had a special and tender sympathy for ministers of the gospel in all their labors and toils. The seat made vacant can never more be filled by her. It makes us feel sad to have to say she is gone. I lived there three years and I saw dear Aunt Nancy nearly every day, and oh how sad to go aud not see her now. She never made auy differ ence between the poor and the rich she treated all alike none ever went from her door unclothed or unfed, and 1 am sure if there was a star added for every act of kindness she did while 011 earth, her crown must be full. She leaves a sorrowing husband and six children with many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Oxe That Loved Hek. Deafness Cannot Be Cored by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure deafnesj, and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an inflamed con dition of the mucous lining of the Eus tachian lube. When this tube gets in flamed lyou -have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed deafness is the result, and unless inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition, hearing win be aestroyea torever; nine cases out of ten are cau. ed by catarrh, which is nothing but an id flamed condi tion ot the mucous surface. We will giye One Hundred Dollars for any case of Ucalness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured of Hall's Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, 75c. Hall's Family Pills are the best. Thp nlarp to hnv vnur Hardware is at the New Hardware Store, next door to the Bank. All our goods are new and up-to-date and were bought cheap and are , being sold the same way. We are agents for thp if Celebrated Deerm; lowing JMactLines, and cordially invite our farmer friends to call on us and examine them. There is no better Mow ing Machine made than the Deering. Our line of FARM HARDWARE IS COMPLETE, Chronic Dyspepsia Cured. Verde Fleet's Whereabouts. Madrid, May 11. The Spanish Minis ter of Marine, denies that the Cape Verde fleet has returned to Cadiz, and says it is actually where it ought to be. In accora- ance with tbe Instructions givea its com- manacr. - - - M 1 FTER suffering for nearly thirty years from dyspepsia, Mrs. II. E. Dngdale, wife of a prominent business man of Warsaw. N.Y., writes: "For 28 years, I was a constant sufferer from dyspepsia and a weak stomach. The lightest food produced distress, causing severe pain and the forma tion of gas. No matter how careful of my diet I suffered agonizing pain after eating. I w&3 treated by many physicians and tried numerous remedies without permanent help. Two years ago T began taking Dr. Miles Nerve and Liver Pills and Nervine. Within a week I commenced improving, and per sisting in the treatment I was soon able to eat what I liked, with no evil effects I keep them at hand and a single dose dispels any old symptoms." Dr. Miles' Remedies axe sold by all drug gists under a positive guarantee, first bottle benefits or money re- funded. Book on dis eases of the heart and nerves free. Address, and in this department we defy competition. In Stoves and Ranges we are strictly in it. We have them from $6.50 up to $22.50. We desire to particularlv call the attention of the citizens of this and surrounding counties to our lines of Belting and Packing. Engine Re pairs, Farm Bells, Tinware, Crockery Ware an i Cutleryboth Table and Pocket. We cary the celebrated ' CMUS RAZORS, SCISSORS' and SHEARS every pair warranted to give satisfaction on money refunded. Don't forget that we make a specialty of Pipe Cutting and Fitting, All we ask is that you give us a call before purchasing your Hardware, and then if we do not sell you it will not be our fault. Coppedge & Eedfearn. Next door to National Bank. P ill IT an Miles . Nervine Restores , Hearth Xarge packaca of tbe world's bet cleanser for nickeL Still greater economy in 4-pound package. All grocers. Hade only by ' THE If. K. FA IR BASK POMPA3TT, Cbicftgo. Bu Louis. Few York. Eoetoa, PtUsdeJpti!, DR. MILES MEDICAL CO, Elkhart. Ind. The Only First-Class Stable in Town ! and read thi3. I have bought the Huntley Livery business; added new Buggies and Horses, and are pre pared to furnish FIRST-CLASS TURNOUTS AT REASONBLE RATES. Stable open day and night A. share of your patronage, is solicited. Respectfully, IT, 3D. HSIX-IjJZJ, J 1 Pintston Has Movei His stock of FANCY: Q&OGEfliEb ! Into the brick store room, on Ruthertord Street opposite the store of Covington Bros. , where he will be glad to serve his friends and the public generally. He will also in the future carry a full line of IJEJVY QROGERIES. Remember that his prices are as low as the lowest and that he meets all competition. W. IT. PINKST0IT,
The Messenger and Intelligencer and Ansonian (Wadesboro, N.C.)
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