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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-26
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. CASE.
Testimony Being Taken by the De
fence Against the Strikers.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Feb. 25.-The trial
of Sheriff Martin and his deputies was
not proceeded with this morning, owing
to the illness of Juror Washburn. He
was able to take his place in the box,
however, this afternoon.
The first witness Geo. Denek, of West
Hazleton. said he was working on the
dump there when the strikers came up
and ordered him to march with them.
He refused, whereupon THEY cut his
head open with a stone and kicked him
in the ribs, bruising him severely.
Other evidences of violence by the
strikers was also given.
The star witness of the day was Mil
ton Seller. the sheriff of Carbon county.
He said he was called ont by the coal
companies to protect their property and
on September sixth had a consultation
width Sheriff Martin at HaZleton, where
they had proclamations printed and post
ed in conspicuous places around the coal
company's various works throughout
the region.
lon September Sth," he said. Il swore
in about 30 deputies at Mauch Chunk
and took them to Audenreid. There was
no disturbance there. The next day,
hearing strikers were going to make
an attack on CoXis breaker at Beaver
Meadow, j drove over there and told
my deputies to follow. When / reached
Beaver Meadow, | found Sheriff Martin
and his deputies. The strikers were ap-
preaching and as the breaker is just
inside the Carbon county line it was my
duty to protect it. Accordingly l called
on Sheriff Martin and his men to act
with me and they did. There were five
or six hundred strikers and they charg
Ell upon the breaker. We drove them
back. using our guns to push them along,
but some managed to get through our
lines into the breaker. We drove them
out. As the strikers dispersed one man
fired a shot at us from a revolver. My
deputies came up later and we remain
Ell there until Saturday night, when the
soldiers came"
After an objection by the common
wealth, he was allowed to tell what SHEER
if Martins instructions were.
He said:
Martin told them to be very careful,
not to shoot anybody; that we did not
intend to do any harm unless it was
necessary to save our lives"
John Oberrender, manager of several
Of the Cox estate properties, said that
hearing tHe StTIkefS WOuiu damage Une
estates property at Drifton, he sent on
September sixth for Sheriff Martin. The
sheriff reached there on the ninth Of
September and swora in fifty six depu-
ties.
Il was placed at their head" said
Oberrender. THAT same day crowd
of about two thousand strikers sur
rounded the breaker. They were armed
with climbs and many carried ravoIvapr
They were very excited and shouted and
waved their clubs. Several fired in the
air and some threw open their coats and
cried to us "No fire; you no soldiers
we no 'fraid." The witness told how
Sheriff Martin had instructed the depu-
ties to be very careful how they handled
their weapons, and to shoot no one I'M
less in danger of their lives"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-26
TRAINS LEAVE RALEIGH.
$40 ?. NJ. DAILY.

From Norfolk, Portsmouth and points
north via Bay Line and n. Y. p. and B.
Il. r., Petersburg, Richmond and Wash
ington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New
York and Boston, also from Greenville,
Plymouth, Washington, n. c., and east
ern Carolina, points via Weldon.
11:35 A. NJ. DAILY.
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-26
WAS NOT AN ACCIDENT.
The Story of the Special Correspondent
of the Mail and Express.

New York, Feb. 25.-The Mail and
Express this evening prints the follow
ing. dated Havana to-day:
The United States Naval Board of In
quiry continued to-day taking the testi-
mOny of the divers who have been work
ing in the wreck of the Maine. Those
who were sent here from the battle ship
Iowa and the cruiser New York We're
examined.
While. of course, the members of the
court will not talk for publication, / am
informed on the highest authority that
tue evidence of diver Morgan as to the
condition of the Maine shows almost
beyond the possibility of doubt, in the
opinion of my informant, that the Maine
was blown up by an outside agency.
Furthermore, Morgan's report was
verified by the other American divers
who descended to-day.
All the testimony of the civilian wit
nesses Of the disaster was taken yes
terday.
The court will finish it's work here to-
morrow and proceed at once to Key
West to take the testimony of the survi-
vors there. 1t has also been decided
not to return to Havana, all the infor-
nation as to the cause of the disaster
obtainable here having already been Sc
cured. 1t is believed that decision
has been practically reached The wit
nesses yet to be examined will hardly
change the verdict.
WILL NOT RAISE THE SHIP.
The court has decided against any at
tempt to raise the ruined battle ship.
The members are convinced that it
would be useless, as she could never be
kept afioat and the Spanish authorities
here will be Informed that if they wish
the wreck removed from the harbor they
must attend to the work themselves. This
decision gives a better idea of the terri
BILE havoc wrought in the Maine than
columns of description could do.
The Merritt Wrecking Company, IL
was announced to-day wanted $1,000
600 to raise the wreck. The company s
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-26
NO SUBMARINE MINES.
Senior Du Bose Denies That Havana
Harbor has any Such Defense.

Senior Du Bose Denies That Havana
Harbor has any Such Defense.
Washington, Feb. 25.-In view of the
widely published report that the harbor
of Havana contains Il system of sub
marine mines, statement around which
was centered the chief public interest i'll
connection with the disaster to the bat
tleship Maine. Senior Du Bose, Spanish
Charge D. Affaires at Washington, to-
night made to the Associated Press the
following statement, whicD coming FROM
such an authority may be considered rs
an official denial:
4 wish to state ON my own official
knowledge that no mine exists inside
or outside of havana harbor, nor is
there any submarine defense of any
kind. The report is so absolutely false
and ridiculous that it could only have
originated in the minds of those persons
anxious to inc;te the evil passions of
both nations for their own miserable
ends. / consider the very suggestion Of
such thing an insult to Spain"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-26

Day except Monday. tDaily except Suudat
a cain ON Sno SCOBiand MOCK BrAncn 0Dac
leaves Weldon IS D IN, Halifax GB3 . M. ar
r1veS Scotland Neck s 20 D m Green gtlIes : ~
o m, hinstoni IS p N. RGturn1nlg leaveg Ftr,
sSon SO a IN, @Taenvfl1o 81 u nj. arySvilsr - aS
Halifax II I9 8 Hn. Weldon II ~ a ma daflV s%,
cont Sunday.
alma on She Warrington Braucn lsavs
Washington 70 Il III and 2SO n al. RFY1v
Parmele 10 am and 900 . N, Returning leSNs
Parmele 35 q m ana 80 D M, arrive VEss6
ineson II Oc IA and 70 D M. daily axcsg9a
sunday.
Train leaves Tarooro, N G, oany, exosv,
Sunday 1902 N, Sunday Ais . M, a, riyos
SIymOuth daily except Sunday, z 20 a o.,
9W m Returning leaveE Plymouth daily
except sunday, W . n,and Sunday 90 8 %
arrives Tarboro 10 05 q IN, IL 90 no,
Train on Midland II, C. BrApru jaA -
GolQBDor0 daily except Sunday 10 a "a, az
rivtng SIOtthfield 80 q m; res irngHg tsSya
Smithfield 600 m; arrives aA Gnlds0lgi
10 20 IN.
Trains ON Nashville Rraucn Ieavs Is JaRt
Monns @s 80 p IN, arrives NashvHdes Gs a d
sprung Hope $50 d m; r9yurntnG iHAYet
Spring Hope 90 q m, Nashville 3 So g "a, 81
rlyes at R0cky Mount d5 8 10. detiv. saG4ga
Sunday.
Train on Olinpon RrRnen aCAvaS wAE4sW
for Clinton daily, excepb Sunday, R6 IL %
IN and Id q nus TeSuPning ioA YES Glda RGn ~
roc q IN and 800 m.
Train No, Y maGes CLOSE coaRoSsl0b =
Weldon for an points North ssllYs 49, e.
via RiComond.
III. III. EMaRsoS, cent P&sa &Saas
J. Il. RRELy, Gen'l 4a sg-xaE.
T. Is. ENnEsOk. Traffic MANAGER.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-26
LONGER SCHOOL TERM
JUNIOR ORDER" WILL ASK LEGISLATURE
TO INCREASE SCHOOL TAX.
State Council Also Expressed Sympathy for
Maine Victims Want National Honor
Upheld Trial of Rapist.

Winston. North Carolina. Feb
ruary 25.-(Special,)-The secretary
nv of State Council Junior Order Unit
ed American Mechanics, which met re-
Gently at Salisbury, gave out resolutions
which were passed by that body. They
ask the next Legislature to increase tax
for public schools 50 that they may last
at least four months. They also express
sympathy for the heroes lost in the
Maine explosion, asking the administra-
ton for a full vindication of national
honor.
The case of State VS.. Sol. Jarrett for
raping a colored girl near here is now
on trial in the Superior court here be-
fore Judge Coble. 1t is thought he will
be convicted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-26
HOUSEHOLD GODS.

The ancient Greeks believed that the
penates were the gods who attended to
the welfare and prosperity of the family.
They were worshipped as household
gods in every home. The household god
of today is DIR. Kings New Discovery
For consumption. coughs, colds and for
all affections of Throat. Chest and
Lungs it is invaluable. 1t has been tried
for quarter of century and is guaran-
teed to cure, or money returned. No
household should be without this good
angel. 1t is pleasant to take and a safe
and sure remedy for old and young.
Free trial bottles at any Drug Store.
Regular size SOC and 81.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-26
SOMETHING TO KNOW.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restoring
the tired out nervous system to a
healthy vigor is Electric Bitters. This
medicine is purely vegetable, acts by Civ
ing tone to the nerve centres in the
stomach, gently stimulates the Liver
and Kidneys. and aids these organs in
throwing off impurities. Electric Bitters
improves the appetite, aids digestion. and
is pronounced by those who have tried
it as the very best blood purifier and
nerve tonic. Try it, Sold for soc or 81
per bottle at any Drug Store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-26
AN EARLY REPORT.
CONTINUED from First Page.)

for her subjects killed at Rock Springs
President Buchanan adopted the pre-
cedent of reprisal in 1859. This is a
measure lust short of war. Mexico was
charged at that time with asserting to
spoiation along the United States Dor
der President Buchanan asked Con
gress for authority to send military
force TO secure indemnity as diplomatic
negotiations had failed to bring redress
from Mexico.
This course was adopted by Congress,
and the preparations for the military re-
prisal soon brought about a satisfactory
adjustment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-26
READY TO TRANSPORT TROOPS
Plant System has Completed Arrange
ments for an Emergency.

Plant System has Completcd Arrange
ments for an Emergency.
Tampa, Fla, Feb. 25.-Although the
officials of the company have not so stat
ed publicly, pretty much everybody here
understands that the Plant system has
completed arrangements for the trans
pOrtation of troops and munitions of war
to Havana on short notice. All of their
ships have been placed in condition for
emergencies. Should war be declared
it is said that they have perfected plans
to land a large body of troops in Ha-
vana within 36 hours after their arrival
at this place. Troops can be transport
ed from Washington and New York to
this port in from twenty four to thirty
hours. The company has also made ar
rangements, it is understood to land
promptly men and arms at Key West
and all strategic points on the coasts
of Florida and at Mobile.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-26
2:16 A. NJ. DAILY.

ATLANTA Special Pullman Vestibule
for Southern Pines, Hamlet, Whining
ton, Monroe, Charlotte, LincolntOn,
Shelby, Chester Clinton, Greenwood,
Abbeville, Athens, Atlanta, Augusta, CO.
lumbia, Macon, Montgomery, Mobile,
New Orleans, Chattanooga, Nashville,
Memphis and all points south and south
west, through Pullman Buffet sleepers
and day coaches Washington and Allan
to, connecting directly at Union depot,
Atlanta, with diverging lines; also Pull
man sleeping car Portsmouth to Chester,
6. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-26
MADRID STIRRED UP.
Spain Urged to Strike the Firsth and
Decisive Blow.

Spain Urged to Strike the Firsth and
Decisive Blow
London, Feb. 25.-AccOrding to Il spe-
cial from Madrid. reports received there
from the United States to the effect that
public opinion in the latter country is
becoming more excited owing to the
impression that the loss of the Maine
is not due to an accident, are ''re-stirring
popular feeling here Tin Madrid and the
conviction is increasing in ministerial cir
cles that the worst must be expected
Continuing, the special dispatch, says:
THE government has no choice if the
United States adopts a threatening at
titude, for the prospect of war is popular
with all parties. and the more eXcitable
newspapers are already urging the gov
ernment to take measures to enable
Spain to strike the first and decisive
blow"
TERROR IN HAMPTON ROADS.
Norfolk, Va. Feb. 25.-The monitor
Terror remains at anchor in Hampton
Roads. The men are being held aboard
her and she is constantly under steam,
expecting orders to leave every minute.
1t is said that ammunition has been
shipped to Fort Washington from the
Fort Monroe Arsenal.
THE VESUVIUS SAILS.
The Dynamite Cruiser Leaves Jackson
Vile With Its Destination Unknown.
Jacksonville. Fla, Feb. 45.-The Uni
ted States dynamite cruiser NesuVluS
has sailed. destination unknown.
STIFFENING UP SEA GlRI
Trenton, n J., Feb. 25.-Men aFlVe
been put to work placing the seaccast
batteries at Sea Girt in order Tor SIT y,
vice. At the Quarter Master Genera "a; ;
office it was denied however, that tn:s
has any significance, as this "olA -
usually at this time of the year
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-26

London. Feb. pa dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Singapore, says: 1T
is reported from Chinese sources at Hong
Kong that Il French force has landed at
Kwan- Chuen-Wan 240 miles southwest
of Honk Kong and informed the Chi
nese that it intends to erect buildings"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-26
CORRESPONDENTS THREATENED.

A Warming in Paris to Certain Repre-
scntatives of Newspapers to Leave
France.
London, Feb. 2J.-The Paris CORE
spondent of the Times says:
Certain correspondents of foreign
newspapers have been warned that it is
advisable for them to leave France"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-26
YOUNG CORBErT DEFEATED.

San Francisco. Gala, Feb. 25.-Tommy
Ryan defeated George Green young
COrbett) here Tonight in. the 18th round
After the seventh round Ryan did the
best fighting.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-26
Furnishing ZOLA's FRIENDS.
Coz Picquart is Stripped of his Uuniform
and Cashiered

Paris, Feb Pot is semi-officially an
nounced that Col. Picquart will be plac-
ell on half pay of lieutenant Col Pic
quart was also placed en- reforme, which
rs equivalent to cashiering him, and he
does not receive a pension.
The President pronounces the reforme,
as punishment on the report of the
Minister of War. In addition, Picquart
will not be allowed to wear military
uniform.
A chaplain who wrote letter con-
graduating lola has been placed upon
the unattached list, and Prof. Grimaux
of the Polytechnic School, who signed
the endorsement of Zo!a's action, has
been retired.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-26
Notre Dame OF MARYLAND.

Charles Street Ave-, Baltimore. Nd
College for Young Women ana Pre-
paratory School for Girls. Regular and
Elective Course. Extensive Grounds
Location unsurpassed. Suburb Of Bal
tiraOre. Spacious Building. eompletaly
Equipped.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-26
11:35 A. NJ. DAILY.

For Henderson, Weldon, Suffolk,
Portsmouth, Norfolk and intermediate
stations connects at Portsmouth with
Bay Line for Old Point and Baltimore
with Norfolk and Washington Steam
boat company for Washington; with n.
Y. p. and n. railroad for Philadelphia
and points north; also at Weldon, with
Atlantic Coast Line for Richmond,
Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia
and New York, and with Scotland
Neck Branch for Greenville, Washing
ton and Plymouth.
Pullman sleeping ear Atlanta to Ports
mouth .-,-.~
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-26
3.34 P. NJ. DAILY.

For Wilmington, Charlotte, Clinton,
Greenwood, Athens, Atlanta, and all
intermediate stations. Connects at
Union station Atlanta, with diverging
lines Pullman sleeping car Portsmouth
to Atlanta.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-26
NORTH BOUND.
SOUTH BOUND.

Connections at Fayetteville with At
lantic Coast Line, at Maxton with the
Carolina Central Railroad, at Red
Springs and BOwmOre Railroad, at San
ford with the Seaboard Air Line, al
Gulf with the Durham and Charlotte
Railroad, at Greensboro with the South
ern Railway Company, at Walnut Cove
with the Norfolk and Western Railway.
j. w. FRY,
General Manager.
w. r. KYLE,
General Passenger Agent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-26

Children and adults torturen lily S
burns, scalds, injuries. eczema ~ SH ~
diseases may secure instant relei ~ :.
using De Wits Witch Hazel T nalsr. 2,
is the great Pile remedy. h"i''
HEARTS drug store.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-26

no doubt lose part of its hold on
 this railway system which in the
 past has been a steadfast friend 10
 this city and it's interests. Under
 his wise management the Cotton
 Belt has become one of the best rail- way systems in the South It's earn ings have been spent on improve ments, and today it is the best equipped hne running through this State. Col. Fordyce as President of the Cotton Belt has been progress sive, and as a citizen of Arkansas truly loyal to his State. While his friends will be glad to welcome him back tC Arkansas, nevertheless his retirement from the presidency of a railroad so closely allied to the in- terests of the State cannot but be a matter of sincere regret.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-26
;" THE KLoNDYKE KING "
Presented Last Eyening 10 a Large and Apprseiatlve Audiencs at the
 Opera House.

Our Dorothy Company, supporting that charming little actress, vocalist and dancer, Gussie Johnstone, ple- sented the sensational four-act comedy, sThe Klondyke King, last evening at the opera house to a large and appreeiative audience.
 The play deals with life in the Klondyke and the luck Of an adven- turer.
 Miss Johnstone is slrdeed a clever little actress.
 Mir. Harry Lee, as Dennis McCar- ty, also deserves special mention for his excellent command of the Irish brogue. In fact, the whole show was well presented and will doubtless be greeted by another packed house tonight, when they pre- sent SThe Siege of the Alamo
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-26

There is dissension in lthe Free Silver camp at Chicago over "Coin" Haryey's methods of distribution aud collection of funds for the cam paign of 1900. Senator Jones was summoned, and his trip resulted in the repudiation of Coin Harvey, followed by the announcement that Gov. Stone, of Missouri, would take charge on behalf of the National Democratic committee on November
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-26
WILL WE'D.
A Prominent Pine BIu6 Lawyer and Pop
 ular Kentucky Belle.

The following item we clip from the Covington (Ky.) Commonwealth:
 The Commonwealth takes pleas ure in making the first public an- nouncement of the approaching mar riage of Miss Lena C. Preston and MT. J. N, Taylor, of Pine Bluff, Ark. about the middle of November.
 The bride-eleet is the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. George Preston, a young woman with many lovable and sterling traits of character. and with graees which enhance the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-26
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
 SHOT AT =POTTSBORO' He Was Approached From Behind and Seriously Wounded by Some un-
 known Person.

Sherman, Tex, Oct. 25.-Justice of the Peace Dave Harris of Pottsboro was shot three times last night, twice in the shoulder and once in the stomach, all three are serious wounds, and is now lying in a critical condition.
 The facts as obtained are as follows; Harris had started from his office to his residence, accompanied by his little boy, when about block west of the railroad station be discovered that a man was approaching him from behind in man. her to create apprehension. Harris turned upon him to inquire what he wanted, when the fellow applied scur. illous epithet, Harris struck at him with 8 small cane and the man fired four shots, three of which took effee' stated. Harris sank down and the man escaped in the darkness.
 Harris can not give the slightest clew to the identity of his assailant and can not think of any one who would seek to thus waylay hlm Sheriff Hughes and Deputy Davis have gone to Povtsboro
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-26
COL. s. W. FoRDYcE
Declines Reelection and Edwin Gould Becomes Presidentof the Cotton
 Belt

New York, Oct 24.-At the meet ing of the directors of the St. Louis Southwestern Railroad Company ID this city s. ". Fordyce declined a reelection to the presidency and nominated Edwin Gould, who was unanimously elected. Russell Hard ing, of the Great Northern Railroad Company, was elected to succeed Edwin Gould in the vice-presidency.
 There were no other changes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-26
IS IT A TRIPLE?
That Common Trouble, Acid
 Dyspepsia or Sour Stomach.
Now Recognized az a Cause Of
 Serious Disease.

Acid dyspepsia, commonly called heartburn or sour stomach, is I form of indigestion resulting from fermentation of the food. The stom- ach being too weak too promptly digest it, the food remains until fer mentatiOn begins, filling the stom- ach with gas and 8 bitter, sour, burning taste in the mouth is often present. This condition soon be- comes chronic and being an every day occurrence is given but little at tentiOn. Because dyspepsia is not immediately fatal, many people do nothing for the trouble.
 Within a recent period a remedy has been discovered, prepared solely to cure dyspepsia and stomach troubles. It is known as Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, and is now be- coming rapidly used and prescribed as a radical cure for every form Of dyspepsia.
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets have been placed before the public and are sold by druggists every where at 50 cents per package. Iii prepared by the Stuart Chemical Co.,, Marshall, Mich., and while it promptly and restores a vigorous diges- tion, at the same time is perfectly harmless and will not injure the most delicate stomach, but on the contrary by giving perfecs digestion the stomach, improves the appetite and makes life worth living.
 Send for free book on Stomach Diseases.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-10-26

The retirement of Col. s. W. For dyce from the presidency of the Cot, aou Belt railway is sad news to Pine Bluffians. Through Col. Fordyce the people of this city and State have been warmly and closely con- nected with the Cotton Belt, and whether bis retirement means a severance of these relations is a question the future aloLe can deter mine. At all events. Pine Bluff will