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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-08
CARDS AND COCKADES.

Just then the curtain dropped for
good, and the girls went out TO drink
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-08
ONE OF THE UNFORTUNATEs.

GIadys-"I'm awfully sorry war has
broken out.
Fannie-"Why? None of your friends
has had to GO
Gladys-'I know, but it is said that
the seaside resorts are all to be deserted
this summer. and / bought II remnant of
yard and q half of goods couple OF
weeks ago that would have made VI
into IA beautiful bathing suit.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-08
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-08

Many old soldiers now feel the effects
of the hard service they endured dur
ing the war Mr.. Geo s. Anderson, OF
Rossvile, York county, Penn, who saw
the hardest kind of service at the front,
is now frequently troubled with rheu-
matism. Il had Il severe attack lately"
he says, land procured Il bottle of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. 1t did so
much good that l would like to know
what you would charge me for one dozen
bottles" Mr.. Anderson wanted it both
for his own use and to supply it to his
friends and neighbors, as every family
should have Il bottle of it in their home,
not only for rheumatism, but lame back.
sprains. swellings, cuts, bruises and
burns. for which it is unequalled. For
sale by J. ii. Bobbtt, Henry II. Hicks
and North Side Drug Store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-08

The most successful farmers seem to
be acting ms editors of agricultural pa
perS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-08

Nothing cures aches and pains as
quick as Goose Grease Liniment. Guar
anteed by all druggists.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-08-06
DRIFT OF OPINION.

ryThe democrats OF two western
states having pronounced for Bryan
and silver, the call again becomes ur-
gent for national board OF health
Judge.
uvIIoke Smith Is pleased with tho
success of the bond issue, but he Is not
making any comparisons with the 9TH
err issue few years ago.-Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune.
GgySome OF the democratic leaders In
Michigan have declared against ca
lamity bowling and in favor OF forcing
the silver issue 10 the rear in the pend
ing campaign. In other words, they
throw up their nds.-lndianapolis
Journal.
ryThe Illinois democratic state con-
yention Endorsed sixteen TO one, but
IL put two gold democrats on the
state committee and refused 10 con-
tinue ex-Gov. Altgcld In that body,
leaving the party organization in the
hands Of the friends OF Mayor Harri-
son. The Chicago Records report says
that delegates In the convention said
10 each other free silver will be out
Of the fight" That is the interpreta-
ton Of the action putting ex-Repre-
sentative Gable. goldite, upon the state
committee by vote OF the conven-
tion.-Indianapolis Journal.
EyThe desire of the gold democrats
L. TO punish the Bryanites as severely
ms possible and to beat II into their
heads that they cannot win victories
and get into power as long as they
cling TO the infamous doctrine that
the government must debase the
money standard i'm order 90 enable
debtors who are able TO pay In full.
hut do not want TO do so. 20 get Oft
with the payment OF 40 per cent. OF
what they owe. The heavier the re-
publican ma jorities are the sooner will
the free silver democrats get over
their mania OF dishonesty. - Chicago
Tribune.
uI"New bonds will pay old debts
great improvements that have been
stopped may now go on" joyfully ex-
claims New York paper in speaking
OF tho bond issue just made by the New
York city Tammnny administration.
The paper seems TO think the debt IN
wiped out forever. II makes us think
OF the EnglIshman who had trouble
some note for $500 in bank. lie went
90 the bank gave new note. and, TAX
Ing the old note that was handed to
him for destruction, he tore IL up and
exclaimed: THANK heavens, that debt
IA settled" There is another interest,"
Ing feature about this bond issue.
Tammany has supported the Chicago
platform, and according TO that plat
form the Issue OF bonds Is an awful
crime, but Tnmmnny has now issued
SEQ 900 900 more OF gold" bondsl--
Iowa State Register.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-08-06
REFUSE SILVER DOLLARS.
Santiago shopkeepers Would Accept
Them Only at Their Hull
lion Value.

Some of the government officials at
Washington are displeased at the con-
duct of some Santiago shopkeepers
who refuse TO accept American silver
dollars when rendered them by the
soldiers for more than their bullion
value. which Is now about As cents
Possibly those shopkeepers are not de-
serving of censure. They may be
rather ignorant men who have handled
no American silver dollars, but have
handled good many Mexican dollars.
which they know are worth less than
half their face in gold. OF late the
Cuban-Spanish silver money has been
below par and the Santiago shopkeep-
ers may have n distrust of all silver.
They will get over that distrust,
however, as far as American silver Is
concerned, when they learn that IL Is
worth its face and that IL is always
good at its face value In the payment
OF debts due 20 American merchants.
from whom they buy goods. IL will
not be necessary for the military au-
thorities 10 compel the shopkeepers
10 take oliver dollars ut their face
value II will be sufficient 10 explain
the difference between the American
and Mexican silver dollars-that the
former are kept at gold par and the
latter are not. Mexican merchants
have long known the difference. Then
the soldiers will get 100 cents worth OF
goods in exchange for their silver
coins.
1t is pity that Orator Bryan is not
nj Santiago. II he were. since he pro-
fesses to be an expert in silver, Gen.
Shaftcr might detail him 10 eNpound
10 the petty dealers In Santiago the SUI
perior merits OF the American silver
dollar. This would not be an agree
able duty, for Bryan has been laboring
hard for some time 10 break down the
silver dollar Of the United States. so
that II would buy no more than the
Mexican dollar. Bryan has a great
affection for the latter coin, in spite
of or because of It's defects. but II his
military superior were TO order him 10
run down the Mexican dollar and
praise the American one, OF course he
would have TO do II, and 10 explain 10
| the shopkeepers that the American
dollar was the better OF the two by
more than 100 per cent. because IL was
not free coinage dollar.
It Is pity also that those deluded
/ free silverites who are in Bryan's regi-
ment or in some Of the southern regi-
ments are not M Santiago 10 see how
the first impulse Of tradesmen is 20
assign 10 silver it's bullion value. They
know they are safe from loss IL they
take silver money on that basis. They
accept American gold without demur.
! They know n $40 piece is sure TO BIS
worth it's face. They have whole
some dstrust OF silver In order TO
i find how much II Is worth they put IL
on the scales. The scurvy treatment
Of American silver dollars by the San
tiago shopkeepers is due to their ig-
norance. but IL this country were 10
adopt free coinage It's silver dollars
would have no greater purchasing
power abroad or at home than is ac-
corded them az Santiago. Chicago
i Tribune.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-08-06
CONDITIONS AT MANILA.
As THEY WERE BEFORE AND AFTER
DEWEY TOOK THE hARBoR

University OF Madrid must be paid.
Add 10 this the squeezing and pecula-
ton of every Spanish official from the
goyernor-general down TO the lowest
alguacil, and il is no wonder that these
people, robbed right and left OF the
fruits of their toll, hate the Spanihrd
and will have no more OF Spanish rule.
/ acknowledge that / was not pre-
disposed in favor of our good friend
and ally, Don Emilio Aguinaldo y
Fami, or Gen. Aguinaldo, as he Is
known TO fame. The fact cannot be
denied, nor does he attempt 10 deny
IL, that he received $500, 900 from Gov
ernor General Primo de Rivera, and
that he refused 10 share with his fell
low insurgents, as had been under
stood. But Gen. Aguinaldo is helping
TO make history. The information Sc
cured is rather favorable 10 him, the
more so since my informants, old res
idents of Manila. did not manifest very
friendly feelings for the leader OF the
insurgents. / have taken every pos
sible means TO verify the account.
In the latter part of last year the
insurgents held the mountains, while
the Spaniards were masters of the
principal towns and villages on the
coast. Gen. Primo de Rivera under
stood that an end must be made to
this condition of affairs, and by means
Of two well-to-do natives whom he
dispatched 10 Aguinaldo at Biacna-
Bato, entered into negotiations with
the insurgent leader. a council was
held and the insurgents agreed TO
lay down their arms on the following
conditions;
First-The expulsion or secularzation OF
the religious orders and the abolition OF
all the Official vetoes OF these orders I'm
civil affairs.
Socond-A general amnesty for all rebels
and guarantees for their personal security
and from the vengeance OF the friars and
parish priests after returning 10 their
homes.
Third-Radlcal reforms TO curtail the
glaring abuses In the administration.
Fourth--Freedom OF the press to de-
nounce official corruption and blackmail-
ing.
Fifth Representation in the Spanish par
lament.
STANDARDIZATION OF the iniquitous system
OF secret deportation OF political suspects,
Does not the simple enumeration Of
these conditions CT peace condemn the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-08-06

In thisinteryiew Aguinaldo described
the causes and incidents OF the last re-
bellion, and, in case of war, explained
the nature of the cooperation he could
give, while he promised 10 maintain
order and TO conduct the war on civ
ilized principles. He declared his abil-
ity to establish a responsible govern
ment on liberal principles, and that he
would be willing TO accept for Luzon
the same terms as the United States
intends giving TO Cuba.
Consul Pratt communicated by tele-
graph with Admiral Dewey, at whose
request Aguinaldo left Singapore for
Hong-Kong on April 90. Since then
Aguinaldo has done some fighting; he
has given evidence OF pluck and abil-
ity. and thus far he has kept his agree
ment. He has certainly great influ-
ence and n host of followers among the
Philippines.
Aguinaldo's scheme is republic
with himself as president. and in this
scheme he thinks he has Admiral
Dewey's support. But, although the
Americans here received the insur-
gent leader kindly, gave him two mod
ern field pieces, 800 rifles and plenty OF
ammunition, Dewey has proved him
self too subtle diplomat 10 commit
either himself or the government 10
any wild scheme. Fancy republic OF
some 100000 people. of whom one
half are savages. and the rest, not
mcyse than about $4,000 excepted, with
suoA civilization as Spain chose TO inn
part. OF these 100000 not more than
two per cent. can read. The Spaniards
and Philippines. that is, natives of the
Philippines of Spanish parents, num-
Der perhaps 100000. To establish a re-
publican form OF government under
these circumstances would mean to
plunge them ut once into barbarism.
/ have mentioned Admiral Dewey's
ability as an administrator and diplo-
mat. While maintaining n most vigor-
Gus blockade be willingly gave permits
sion TO n delegation of British and Ger
man merchants TO remove their fam
| lilies to Cavite. He ordered that place
60 be made sanitary and placed Consul
| Williams in charge. The consequence
Is that wealthy Manila families, like
that OF the Cortes. have placed all
their houses in Cavite at Dewey's dis
posal. He has made himself extremely
popular among the British shipmas-
tiers. Instead Of carrying on with the
absolutism OF conqueror he has aid
cd and facilitated their business so
far as II did not interfere with his
duties. His praise Is in every port in
the far east; and when he was in need
Of coal these shipmasters sold him
5000 tons, so that he was well supplied.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-08-06

colonial system OF Spain? And in
accepting these conditions did not the
governor general admit that the
abuses existed2 For Governor General
Primo de Rivera did agree, but insisted
that the leaders should leave the coun-
try. To provide them with the means
OF living, since all of their property
had been confscated or destroyed, the
government paid them 100000.
So far all was well. But when peace
was restored and the insurgent lead
crs had left, SPANS goyernor-general
refused TO execute any and all the con-
ditions agreed upon, playing the same
trick that had been successful with
the Cubans after the peace of Zanjon,
signed by Martinez Campos. More than
that. No sooner had arms been laid
down than the religious orders com
menced 10 prosecute those insurgents
who had not been able 20 leave, trump
up imaginary charges against them,
and have them arrested.
Aguinaldo and his associates had
left for Hong Kong, and the former
continued on 10 Singapore, where
Spanish agents tried pretty hard to
get hold OF him. Even before the war
with America broke out Il seems that
he had decided 20 revive the insurrcc-
ton, SPANS violation of the agree
ment absolving him. On the cath OF
April Aguinaldo met Hon. II. Spencer
Pratt. United States consul-general.
In the presence OF Messrs. Howard ".
Bray, Agulnaldo's private secretaryi
v J. Leyba, Col. NJ IL. del Pinar and DR..
Marccline Santos.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-08-06
TRIUMPH OF THE PRESIDENT.
the Country Commands World
Wide Respect.


There is marked change in public
opinion in Europe regarding the United
States, which may be attributed prima-
rily TO the craftsmanship of William
Mckinley, next TO the exploits of Adj
mirals Dewey, Sampson. Commodore
Schley and Maj. Gen. William II. Shaft
er, and thirdly TO the fact that any
untoward movement made by conti-
mental powers against the United States
possibly would effect an Anglo-Amer-
lean union which might set all Europe
afiame in war.
The tone OF the German press. which
has been markedly unfriendly since the
beginning Of the present war. begins 10
change, and German professions of
friendship are pouring in hot upon the
incident In Subic bay, where Admiral
Dewey plainly showed that there can
be no further trifling with his orders by
Germany or anyone else. When he
brought the cruiser Irene TO with shell
across her bows, IL might have been
thought that Germany would have ex-
pressed dissatisfaction; but that affair
apparently has attracted no attention
in Germany. At any rate, nothing Is
said publicly about IL. Possibly the in
timation conveyed TO the German adj
miral by the captain OF the British
cruiser in Manila bay, that he had an
understanding with Admiral Dewey as
to what would be done If German war
vessels venturcd TO interfere with
Ia 4 -. ali ~ f,sf n.
the case and has helped to convince
Germany that she always has been a
friend OF the United States.
The change in tone that is noticed Is
highly gratifying. No matter to what
IL is due, il is pleasing 10 the people Of
the United States, who are not seeking
trouble, though they are able, as the
world knows to-day. to protect their
interests when they have engaged in n
quarrel.
1t seems 10 be clear, then, that we
are not TO have trouble with Germany
over the settlement Of the Philippine
question. What that will be can only
be coniectured; but that the settlement
will be wise, as becomes the statesman
ship which has been shown by this ad-
ministration from the very day that the
affairs OF the nation were taken in hand
may be accepted rs certainty
The administration has done its work
so well that the country to-day com
mands the respect OF the whole world
Even those who were disposed 10 look
down upon IL six months ago perceive
its power and foresee its possibilities
If the administration had acceded 10
the demands Of those who would have
pushed the country into war before II
was ready TO take action, we would
have suffered reyerses, we would
have melted envious powers OF Europe
4 TO take action adverse TO us, which
would have brought about compiled.
! tions of the most serious nature. AS II
was. however, William Mckinley man
aged affairs with such signal ability
that no reyerses were sustained. Amer.
lean triumphs were continuous and now
peace is in sight.-Albany Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-08-06
A BEAUTIFUL ISLAND.
Puerto Rico Is Indeed the Gem Of
the West Indies.
Ii Has Thirteen Hundred streams, .
veritnble Wealth OF Vegetation,
Highly Cultivable Soil and
Vast Mineral Deposits.

Mr.. Frederick A. Ober. late com
missioner in Puerto Rico of the Co
lumbar exposition, contributes 10 the
Century an illustrated article on "rhe
Island OF Puerto Rico" Mr.. ODER
says:
In the extreme northeast rises the
highest peak of the central cordillera.
in the Luquillo Sierra, known as &c.
Yunque." or 1.-The Anvil" variously es
timated at from 5000 TO $500 feet In
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-08-06

In the meanwhile Manila papers, all
Of which are under government con-
troll, try TO keep up courage by all sorts
Of lying and sensational reports. They
maintain still shat the Baltimore was
so damaged in the late bnttle that the
American admiral decided TO scuttle
her. The latest issue contains a proc
lamation from the archbishop stating
that four Spanish battleships are on
their way out, and that God has in.
formed him that in the next engage
ment the armies OF the most Christian
Spain will be victorious. This church
dignitary Is doing his utmost 90 revive
the religious wars of the sixteenth
century.
stated before that | do not think
our boys will have 20 fight in order 60
capture Manila. My reasons are two
fold. The vigorous blockade main
tanned by Dewey has rendered pro-
visions scarce, and, while the Span
ish officers may swagger. fighting on
an empty stomach needs great moral
stamina. They are, besides, doing their
level best - ALLEVIATE the Philippines.
After enrolling n number Of volun-
teers, promising high pay-sometimes
as high as n dollar (Mexican)-
sides food and clothing, they give moth
ing, and a sharp rising OF these volun-
teers Is expected should the Ameri-
cans decide upon n siege or a lombard
ment. Horsehesh sells here now at
$3.50 (Mexican) per pound. and other
provisions are in proportion. The city
would surrender NJ once, and gladly,
were Il not for the religious o-dsru.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-08-06
THE STRAIGHT OF 1T.
Democrats Claim Credit for tho
Splendid Achievements of
Our Wnrships.


Those democratic newspapers which
are trying 10 make political capital
out OF the achievement of the United
States warShips by claiming that the
democratic party originated the new
navy are not wise. The claim thus
made suggests an appeal 10 the facts,
and the facts are against the claim. 1t
is frequently-repeated assertion that
Hon. William G. Whitney, while sec
rotary Of the navy in President Cleye-
lands first cabinet, started the crea-
ton Of the ships which have won such
distinction for American arms.
Secretary Whitney was an energetic
and capable official, and no fair minded
person seeks TO deprive him OF the
credit that is his due. But the super
seryiceable democratic newspapers
are protesting too much. Let's see.
MIR. Clcveland's first administration be-
gan March 4. 1885, and ended March 4,
1889. A reference to the official rec
ords will show that four yessels-the
first Of the new navy--were built prior
TO the incoming of the democratic
regime. The keels of the Atlanta. Bos-
ton, Chicago and Dolphin were laid in
1883, while President Arthur was In
the white house.
All four Of these ships have done
good service, and although the Cleyc-
land administration objected TO the
Dolphin on the ground of structural
weakness, that craft has proved 10 be
one of the stanchest in the navy. The
Boston took part in the famous Manila
fight. and is one of Admiral Dewcy's
best ships. Mr.. Cleveland's admins
tration in building naval vessels
showed great Partially for English
designs, nearly all OF which proved de-
fective or absolute failures. The re-
publican administration have relied
on American designs and American
material. The results at Manila and
Santiago sufficiently vindicate their
judgment.-Troy Times.
rIEyery democratic state convention
held this year with the exception OF
Pennsylvania has declared for silver,
and every democratic state convention,
including Massachusetts, will do the
same with the exception Of New
York. This state then will stand alone,
a strange position for the state OF Van
Buren,, Marcy. Wright, Tilden and Sey-
mour. But then the democracy of New
York is in strange hands to-day. and
wonder should not be excited that its
influence wanes.-Albany JoD nal.
rTThe imports OF gold during the
fiscal year just closed were the largest
in the history OF the country, reaching
total OF 104, 9s5 27o. and the balance OF
trade In our favor was s6i5,25o.024. In
the light OF such figures IL Is proper to
shy that tac election OF 1899 was rightly
settled.--St. Louis Globe-Democrat-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-19
fortunes from r,ananas.

Immense fortunes have been made
out of the banana business. Revenues
do not accrue alone from the sale of the
fruit. for the leaves are used for pack
ing; the juice, being strong i'll tannin.
makes an indelible ink and shoe black
ing the wax FOUND on the underside of
the leaves is a valuable article of com
merce; MANILA hemp is made from the
stems, and OF this hemp are made mats,
plated work and lace handkerchiefs Of
the finest texture. Moreover, the banana
Is ground into banana -four. The fruit
to be sold for dessert is ripened by the
dry warmth of fiaring gas jets in the
storage places in which it is kept, and
immense care has to be taken to prevent
softenins or overripening. The island
of Jamaica yields great crops Of this
useful and money making fruit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-19
nIrst Have Been a Boston Man.

Here is q story" says the Kennebec
(Me.) Journal, "they are telling on 4
trolley conductor i'll the employ of an
eastern Maine company. There being Il
slight wait, Il certain member of the
sex which is not considered eligible for
enlistment and may therefore be sat on
with impunity got the benefit Of his
ruling passion. Here is their converse
ton:
1.-The Womaa-Are You going to the
Bangor House?
Tho Conductor-No, madam.
1.-The Woman-Is this car going to
the Bangor House then?
The Conductor--No, madam.
1.-THE Woman-Well-or- this
the car to take to go to the Bangor
House?
1.-The Conductor-It is, madam. 1t
passes the door.
''She clambered in, and the villain
smiled on"