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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-03
GREAT ACTIVITY AT KEY WEST.
The Fleet Rejoices at the News of Dew.
eys Victory.

ey's Victory.
Key West, Fla, May 2.-More naval
officers from the big ships were ashore
to-day than ut any time since the fleet
sailed for Cuban waters.
Although the blockade is still being
maintained by the smaller cruisers, an
important movement is being planned.
What it is, however, can only be con
jecturcd
The day has been barren of actual
news. The Cuban colony here is devcl-
oping great activity. A mass meeting
was held this afternoon to perfect ar
rangements for the departure of about
200 patriots who will go to Tampa and
thence to Cuba, when the army moves
over to the island This party will act
in concert with the United States regi-
ments, but it's members will serve more.
in the capacity as scouts, than mem
bers of the regular army. The party
will be under the direction of Col Men
dez.
The officers and men of the fleet here
are iubilant at Commodore Dewey's
daring in running the batteries and
achieving what is considered likely to
be the greatest triumph of the war; but
they long for similar opportunity and
hope the significant conferences and
movements of the past twenty four hours
indicate that it is not far distant.
The cruiser Marblehead is bringing in
the Spanish steamer Argonauta, cap
tured by the gun boat Nashville off the
south coast of Cuba, last Friday. The
| Argonauta was bound for Havana and
had on board colonel of the Spanish
army, surgeon, six officers and three
non-commissioncd officers.
The auxiliary cruiser Eagle, trans
| formed yacht was securing along the
| Southern coast of Cuba near Cienfuc-
! Cos. when she sighted the Argonauta
and started in pursuit. She was fired
| upon from the shore, but continued the
chase and drove the big steamer along
the coast toward the Marblehead and the
| Nashville into which the Spaniard NJ
most ran They put couple of shots
across her bows and she quickly hove
to and surrendered. The Nashville took
the Spanish army officers on board as
prisoners Of war and brought them into
| Key West She lies out i'll the streamcr
and no further particulars of the cap
ture can be learned from her.
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n. C. NAVAL RESERVES.
They Will be Enlisted To-day-The Cali
for ImmuneS.

They VIII be Enlisted To-day-The Cali
for lmmunes.
Washington, ID. c., May 2.-(Sprcial.)
Congressman Harry Skinner and Com
mander Morton called at the Navy De
partment to-day to see about the enlist
ment of North Carolina naval reserves.
One hundred volunteers have been ac-
cepted; they will be enlisted on the Nam
tucket at Wilmington. They will be eX-
amined tomorrow Commander Nor
ton left for Wilmington tonight to as
sumo charge of the Naval Reserves.
Senator pritchard says the reserves
will give a good account of themselves.
He had much to do about having the
Naval Reserves designated for service.
President Mckinley is preparing to
call for loo volunteers to be known as
immunes. That is men who have had
yellow fever. or have passed through it's
ravages. That being the case the North
Carolina colored volunteers will probably
have an opportunity to serve with the
army in Cuba.
Senator Pritchard to-day informed the
Secretary of War that North Carolina
would be able to supply her full quota
of such minutes. Only six such COM
panies are needed from North Carolina
and the chances are the command will
be composed entirely of colored troops.
Governor Russell had selected two
white regiments to supply North Caro-
lina's quota.
Postofice Inspector Cation will go to
Tampa and Key West tomorrow to
take general care of the mails for the
army.
There are no new developments to-day
in the reported opposition to Bailey's con-
iirmation as postmaster at Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-03
CUBAN REFUGEES.
Some of the Number Hold Important
Information About Fortidcations.

Some of the Number Hold Important
Information About Notifications.
Savannah. Ga, May 2.-The British
steamship Lucilinc sailed this afternoon
for Philadelphia with her III Cuban
and Spanish refugees
Among those on board are two col
oneIs of volunteers, who are Cuban sym
pathizers. and who made their escape
from Cuba in order to avoid serving.
Their companions refused to reveal Their
names.
Senior Dumas. one of the few on board
who speaks English to any extent, stat
ed also that there were several members
of the Cuban .Junta aboard. carrying inn
portant papers and information, with
regard to Notifications and strongholds
in the island. which they will place Ill
the hands of the Government. These
wanted TO come ashore here so as to go
north by rail, but were not allowed to
do so on account of the quarantine regu'
lations which have just gone into eff
feet.
There is n millionaire banker aboard
with nineteen boxes of gold coin. He
was so anxious to get away from Ha-
vana with his treasure that he offered
to buy the LuciInc, but afterwards
found he could secure passage on board,
such as it was.
Senior Dumas said those in the party
thought of nothing but getting away
after the blockade began. He does not
believe the provisions i'll Havana will
last three weeks
As the Luciine sailed down the river
half dozen United States flags waved
in the air, and there were shouts for
Uncle Sam and Cuba libre.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-03
TRANSPORTS READY AT TAMPA.
Troops Continue TO Arrive--Arms and
Ammunition for Gomez.

Ammunition for Gomez.
Tampa. Fla, May ELEVEN regiments
Of Infantry, one of cavalry and ten light
batteries of artillery are now cOncentra-
ted at Tampa and Port Tampa, making
a force of about 1000 men. All the
troops recently ordered here from Mobile,
New Orleans and Chickamauga have ar
rived. 1t is generally believed in Tampa
that this force will be augmented III the
near future by at least two regiments of
Cavalry from Chickamauga beside the
Artillery. The troops now here are the
First. Fourth, Seventh, Sixth, Ninth,
Tenth. Thirteenth. Seventeenth, TWEEN
ty-Iirst. Twenty Second and Twenty
Fourth Infantry and the Ninth Cavalry.
The Plant System to-day notified the
government that the steamers Olivette
and Florida were at it's service for use
as transport ships. The Mascotte will
also be rendered at once. These three
boats have II capacity of 1,S00 men.
Two recruiting offices were opened in
Tampa to-day for enlistment of Cubans
for Gomez's army. The specifications
allow young unmarried men to enlist 1t
is believed ut least 700 will respond to
the call. About fifteen car loads of rifles
and ammunition from various military
schools throughout the country have ar
rived here. The guns are mostly of the
Springfield pattern and for the equip
ment of Comes soldiers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-03
WINSTON DEMOCRATS WIN.

Winston, n. c., May 2.-(Special)-
Winston's city election to-day resulted III
a victory for Democrats. Col 4. T.
Gorrell is elected mayor and twelve of
the fifteen aldermen are elected by hand
some majoriticS. 1t is possible that the
other three successful aldermen arc
Democrats, though their majOrites will
he small as the Republicans who ran
two tickets had three candidates on both
Salem elected her old board. the mayor
and Il majority of commissioners being
Democrats
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-03
AN OFFICER SUICIDES.
The Volunteer Camp Has Been Aug
mentcd by Grays and Blues.


Mobile. Ala. May 2.-The Spring Hill
Camp was distressed to-day by the sui
eide of First Lieutenant Rowland G.
Hill of Company g., Goth Infantry. He
had been standing in front of his tent
talking TO other officers playing with his
rcvolvers. AS he turned away he raised
the revolver and shot himself through
the head. He died instantly. Lieuten-
ant Hill has not been in good health
since he suffered from chagreS fever
some years ago while detailed on tOpO.
graphical work in Central America III
connection with the Inter-Oceanic Rail
way. He became respondent when the
22nd was ordered away to Tampa and
was heard frequently to mutter "they
wont let me go; they wont let me GO
He was Il native of Muscatine, Iowa, and
graduated in 1881 at West Point. He
was promoted in 1890 and was to have
been made captain in n few days He
was II years of age and has Il wife now
visiting her mother in Columbus, Ohio.
His father was killed in the battle of
Nashville.
The funeral took place at shutdown at
camp and the remains were sent to Co
lumbuS.
The volunteer encampmcnt here was
augmented to-day by the arrival of tho
Blues. SS men and Greys, % men, both
from Montgomery and belonging to the
Second Regiment, Alabama National
Guard. About 900 men are now in
camp on the bay shore
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-03
DEATH IN OXFORD.

Oxford, \. c., May 2.-(Special.)-
Mrs. Rogers, wife of Col {. Nj. Rogers
died Sunday morning at her home i
Oxford. very suddenly, after a few
hours illness. Mrs. Rogers leaves three
children. Mrs. Candace Emmett. Mrs
II. 2. Taylor and Mr. James Rogers
The sympathy of this community goes
out to the bereaved family.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-03
MOSBY RECOMMENDED.

San Francisco, Cal. May I'm re-
Spouse to telegram volunteering ms
services, Col. John S. Mosby, of TINS
city, has received letter from Gen
Miles to the effect that the Commander
in-Chief had already recommended hllll
in connection with the raising OF troops
in the South.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-03
L. S. PosTMAsTERs APPOINTED

Washington, d. c.. May 2.-(Special.)
Fourth-class postmasters appointed iii
North Carolina today are: John Whit
son, Brummett, Mitchell county, vice
Garland, removed; A. ID. Spiecy, Eller-
be, Richmond county, vice Loftin, re-
moved; William NJ. Wright Gibson,
Richmond county, vice Gibson, removed;
Mrs Hester Powell, Sloan, Duplin, vice
james, removed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-03
BELLAMY FOR CONGRESS-.

Wilmington, n. c., May Especial
The Brunswick County Demo
cratic convention unanimously endorsed
and instructed for Bellamy for Con
sress of the Sixth district. A feature OF
the convention was the participation OF
a number of former PopuIists in the
proceedings.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-03
HICKORY GOES DRY.

Hickory. y. c., May 2.-(Special)-
Hickory goes dry. Thomas NJ. IIuffham
defeated W. \. Self for mayor: Q. NJ.
Register, j. \. Lent, S. Il. KilIian de-
feated j. w. Shufford, S. NJ. Harneck
for commissioners: J. II. Guitner, L. c.
Hall. T. y. Witherspoon defeated Ben
\. Whtner, Geo. Il. Scabrook, \. w.
Marshall for school treasurer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-03
ROCKY MOUNT DEMOCRATIC.

Rocky Mount, \. c., May 2.-(Spe-
cial. THE following ticket was elected
here today: Mayor, Joseph H. Baker
Jr.; Commissioners, S. w. Matthews
James C. Braswell. j. II. Venable, L..
r. Thorne and Lewis Battle. All are
Democrats except the last named, who
represents the Belt" ward.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-03
MAINTENANCE OF VOLUNTEERS

Washington, d. c., May "A decis-
ion has been rendered to the War Dc
partmcnt regarding the maintenance OF
volunteer recruits, holding that the time
between enrolment and muster into the
United States service. referred to in the
general orders of the department, as
the interval during which the United
States will provide for the maintenance
of volunteer recruits, cannot ordinarily
under the army regulations exceed six
DAYS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-03
TARBoRO DEMOCRATIC.

Tarboro, n. c.. May Especial ,
All three wards went Democratic today
The Third ward, that went Republican
one year ago, went Democratic by ma
iority of 3D. There is new one. The
Board has only one Republican.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-03
The Elections Yesterday
OXFORD is DEMOCRATIC.
Mayor and Board of Commissioners
Elected.

Oxford, n. c., May 2.-(Special)-
The municipal election passed off quietly
here today; a large vote was cast. j.
Crawford Biggs, Democrat, was re-
elected mayor by 81 majority over j.
w. Brown, Populist- Republican candi-
date. The Democratic Board Of Commits
sioners, John G.. Hall, Samuel II. Can
nady, Isaac n. Day, William Lands,
Zachariah w. Lyon, Sidney w. Minor
and Benjamin X. Hays, was elected by
IS majority.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-03
BUCKLEN's ARNIOA sALvE.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises. sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chiiblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. II
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-03
MADISON GOES DEMOCRATIC.

Madison. \. c., May Especial =
s. A. Dorsett, Democrat, defeated Man
gum, former incumbent for mayor
Great interest was manifested. BonfireS
and great rejoicing among leading citi-
Zens tonight
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-03
DUNN GOES DEMOCRATIC.

Dunn, n. c.. May 2.-(Special)- THE
election here today resulted in
a complete Democratic victory. Last
years Democratic majority for mayor
was 1 this year it was 90.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-03
TORPEDO BOAT RODGERS.

Charleston, s. c., May 2-The tor
pedo boat Rodgers, from Norfolk to
Key West, arrived here this afternoon,
and will coal before continuing its jour
ney to the seat of war.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-03
ELKIN ELECTS DEMOCRATS.
\ Light Vote Was Polled and Every
thing Passed Off Quietly.

Elkin, n. c.. May 2.-(Spccial. THE
election here today passed off very
quietly. A light vote was polled. The
regular Democratic ticket was elected
as follows: Mayor, G. II. Gwyn; Com
missioners, A. g. Click. J. $. Bell, G.
NJ. King, G.. NJ. Burcham, a. NJ. Smith
Constable, j. w. Bawles.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-03

An excellent remedy" is what Mr..
w. II. Ames. 712 s. 7th ST., st. Louis,
Mo-. says of it, in these words: II have
used DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup and found
it TO be an excellent remedy for coughs
and colds"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-03
THE BURLINGTON VOLUNTEERS
Col. Hollis Company Has Not Been
Consolidated With That of Hilsboro.

Greensboro, May Especial. THE
report Of an agreement being made be-
tween Col. Jas Ii. Holt of Burlington.
and Mr.. Chester ID. Turner, of Hills
boro, that the volunteer companies they
are raising should be combined is untrue.
Col. Holt has received no men from Mr..
Turner and has made no agreement with
him. The enlistment of the company
at Burlington is being vigorously pushed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-03
DEMOCRATIC VICTORY.
The Entire Ticket Elected Without
Opposition.

Rockingham, n. c., May 2.-(Special.)
The entire Democratic ticket was
elected today without opposition.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-03
FLEET ORDERED TO CUBA.

London, May 3.-Acoording to dis
patch from Cadiz to the Daily Chronicle
it is believed there that orders have been
given for n fleet of five vessels to start
for Cilba on May 10.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-03

st. Louis. Mo-, May "A special to
the Republic from Humansvile, Mo,
says: At Jerico in Cedar county, TWEEN
ty miles from this place. Il tornado killed
thirteen persons outright and fatally i'll
jured five or six more.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-03
ELECTION AT AsHEvILLE.

Ashcville n. c., May Especial "a
Later.-All Democrats elected except
mayor and treasurer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-03

Goose Grease Liniment sold ana
guaranteed by all druggists.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-20
BRIDGEPORT.

Last evening a social and entertain
ment was given at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Meyers, in the West End
for the benefit of the English Lutheran
Mission The entertainment was of a
musical and literary character and was
greatly enjoyed by the large number
present. Quite neat sum was realized
which will be devoted to church pur-
poses.
Scott Porter will move his family to
West Bridgeport.
Mrs. Mary Trueman and children re-
turned home this morning after a sew
eral days visit with relatives here
Miss Helen Dunleyy is visiting rela-
tives at Brilliant.
Hon. n. K. kennOn was down from
st. Clairsyille yesterday on business.
The Wheeling Creek mines were idle
yesterday.
Mrs. Samuel Cellar, of Brookside, is
the guest of relatives here.
Howard Hall, of Flushing. was call
ing on relatives here yesterday.
A Bohemian couple from Wheeling
Greek were married at Wheeling yes
terday morning.
Rev. and Mrs. w. L. Dixon are ex-
pected home some time this week from
a visit with relatives at Fort Worth,
Texas.
The marriage of a we'll known young
man of Kirkwood to young lady re-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-20
A BAD ACCIDENT
Marked the Departure of the Troops From
Fort Wayne.

Marked the Departure of the Troops From
Fort Wayne.
Detroit, April 19.-The departure Of
the First battalion Of the Nineteenth
infantry from Fort Wayne, this even
ing was marked by serious accident.
During the firing of a salute in honor
Of the departing troops, by those left
in charge of the fort, Private George
Eggman had his right arm nearly
blown off by the premature explosion
of can, and Sergeant John w. Anniss,
who was in charge of the firing party,
had his right hand severely injured.
The battalion, consisting Of 230 men,
u officers and band of Is pieces left
over the Wabash road at $50 The
men filled seven tourists sleepers, and
in addition the train consisted of two
flats, two box cars, one horse car and
a sleeper for the officers. The train
goes to East St. Louis, and from thence
over the Mobile G. Ohio, arriving at
Mobile Thursday. Governor Pingree
and throng of people witnessed the
start and great enthusiasm was mani
tested.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-20

has a wife. He says that on the night
Of March %, last, he was driving into
Braden, when a. man whom he recog
nized as the keeper Of a "speakeasy"
in the town, stopped his horse and at
tempted to hold him up. Being afraid
of his life, the doctor drew 80 calibre
revolver and shot the man three times.
After seeing what he had done the doc
tor drove rapidly back home and in
formed his wife of the shooting. He
says she advised him to flee and stay
away until the matter had been cleared
up. Douglass has been travelling
around since then, and came to Cleve-
land a week ago. He is 81 years of
age, has a smooth face and dark hair
and has fine appearance. He says
that he shot in self-defense.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-20
DANIEL ROWElL NEAL.
VIII of the Parkersburs Pioneer Admitted
to Probate-Some Advice to His Children.

to Probate-Some Advice to His Children.
Special to the Register
Parkersburg, w. Va, April 19.-The
will of the late Daniel Rowell Neal,
who died here recently, aged SO years,
was admitted to probate to-day.
In many respects it IS remarkable
document. He provides for the dis
tribution of his estate, valued at
s150,OO0. He gives his views upon the
relation of parent and offspring and
the rights of a citizen who had accum-
ulated wealth to dispose of it as he
likes. He disinherits any heir taking
exceptions to the will at law and fails
to fill out the blank space left for the
names of the executors. AS to a son,
Dexter, Of Kansas, the will reads that
IF he continues his ungrateful dispo-
sition. | leave him to the tender mer-
cies of codicil No l." which disinherits
any heir taking exceptions at law with
the will
The last addition to the will is under
the caption, advice to my children, ;"
in which he says Il desire my child
rem may have the benefit of my expert
ence and thereby save them trouble
and money, to refrain as much as pos
sibe from endorsing for others. My
reasons for such advice is (and he
speaks. badly for humanity that the
few enemies | have, have been made
so by doing for them acts of purely
disnterested kind I do not remember
scarcely an exception that they did not
become my enemy
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-20
A WORD OF WARNING,
Regarding the Water You Use just at This
Time of the Year

In these days there is such universal
interest in the water we drink that any
thing bearing upon the subject is eagerly
read by the public. 1T is evident, says
n New York Medical Journal. that the
necessity of using absolutely pure drink
ing water cannot become too strongly
IMPRESSED on the public mind but water
in that condition is provided by very few
communities Where such water cannot
be obtained the ordinary drinking water
if the least suspicion attaches to It, should
be boiled before using. Precautions should
be taken at all times of the year.
There are few ordinary drinking waters
that do not contain traces of impure mat
ter and poisonous germs. inVlslp-e 70 the
TEN at a favorable time. disease Will en-
sue Boiling and freezing, it has been
shown. often fail to destroy these dam
gerous foes to health. 1t is known, now
ever. that the addition of little pure
spirit to contaminated water will render
it perfectly harmless. 1t is recommended
that pure whiSkey be used for TINS pur,
pose. The one absolutely pure medlclhal
whiskey known to the world y DuHy
Pure Malt. Scientists admit this, doctors
confirm it. and the public has proven II.
There is no difficulty in counteracung the
posons in drinking water II tins pure
whskey is used. Care should be observed.
however, to secure Duffy's, as il IS pure
medicinal whiskey, and will accomplish
what you desire
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-20
SEVENTEENTH REGIMENT
Departed From Columbus for Tampa-A
Grand Demonstra ton.


Columbus, Ohio, April 19.-The Sew
enteenth regiment, y. S. A., left Co
lumbus for Tampa, Fla, at 5:26 p. M,
on a special train over the Pennsylvania
lines. The regiment is composed of
528 officers and enlisted men, Col. John
S. Poland in command. Two sleeping
cars, eight tourist cars and three box
cars for baggage made up the the train.
The citizens insisted on giving the
regulars send off, and Col. Poland,
by request, marched the troops from
the Union depot over the principal
streets. No military organization ever
received greater ovation. The streets
for a distance of two miles were so
packed with people that there was
scarcely room for the regiment to
march. The crowd is conservatively
estimated at $4,000 The widest en-
thusiasm prevailed, and the American
and Cuban flags were displayed ON
every hand
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-20

siding in the West End will take place
in the near future.
The miners working in the peddling
mines quit work yesterday because the
screen they demand of the operators
had not been put in yet.
Oak Hill school, near Latferty's Sta
ton, came near being destroyed by fire
Monday morning. The blaze origin
ated from defective fiue, and before
it was extinguished about one half of
the roof of the building was destroyed.
Rev. G. Weise, pastor Of the German
Lutheran Church, left for Miltonsburg,
O., to visit relatives for several days.
A dance will be given at the Opera
House tomorrow evening under the
auspices of the Orientals
George Pitner Of this place has APP
piled for commission to raise COM
pany Of volunteers should it be neces-
sary.
Thomas Lloyd, of Lafferty's Station,
was in town on business yesterday.
Mrs. James Frazier, of st. Clalrsvllie,
was calling on friends and relatives
here Yesterday