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Mesa free press., 1898-04-29
WASHINGTON NOTES.

Secretary Long has given notice that
no news whatever respecting naval
movements would be made public.
The steamer Venezuela of the Red
line has been purchased by the United
States. 1t will be used as an auxiliary
cruiser.
Gen. Woodford has received a tele-
gram of congratulations on his conduct
Of the affairs from Marshall Field of
Chicago.
Secretary Alger reports that over g.
100000 men have already volunteered,
and that the government has no arms
for anything like that number.
1t is reported in Washington that
Gen. Miles has evidence against three
Spanish officers sufficient to convict
them of blowing up the Maine.
The secretary of war has ordered
from western firms 100 ambulances,
fifty to be built in two weeks and fifty
in four weeks. They are to be used by
the Red Cross society.
Although the price has been kept Sc
cret, 1t is understood that the govern
ment paid $2,500,0 900 each for the st.
Louis and st. Paul. They will be made
armored commerce destroyers.
A dispatch from Washington, says:
Admission is made at the Navy depart
ment that the Brazilian cruizer MIC
theroy has been purchased subject to
an inspection by naval COMMITTEES to
be appointed by Minister Bryan.
The Republican members of the
ways and means committee have
agreed upon plan of raising revenue.
in case of need, to carry on war with
Spain. The plan will raise more than
$100, 900 additional revenue an
nually, and will be in the shape Of an
international revenue tax.
Every south-bound railway is ready
to move troops at moments notice.
For two weeks, the traffic managers
and superintendents of these roads
have held almost daily conferences,
and have arranged fast time scedules
for trains running at closely together
as safety will permit. Conferences have
also been held between the managing
officials of half dozen roads, and all
Is now prepared for the movement of
troops.
Information has been received from
Capt. O'Neil, Chief Of the Bureau of
Ordnance, that all the guns pur-
chased in England numbering 1873, one,
three and six Founders, have been
shipped, so that if war should break
out there will be no chance of an ap-
plication of the neutrality laws by the
British government, even If it is de-
sired to do so. The British authorl-
ties, it is understood, have no objec-
tion to the character of armament
which will be placed on board the gum
boat to be built on the lakes.
A senator close to the President says
that the greatest criticism upon the
message of the President is that it did
not say anything about independence.
He refers to these words near the end
Of the message: "And to secure in the
island the establishment of a stable
government capable of maintaining
order and observing it's international
obligations" The senator added that
stable government capable Of observ-
ing its international obligations must
be Independent. If it was not an in
dependent government it would have
no international obligations. The same
senator insisted that this part of the
message meant independence, but the
President was writing document that
meant history and precedent and he
had to confine himself to diplomatic
language.
Mesa free press., 1898-04-29

A desperate arrested In Boston had
q copy of Browning in his pocket. OF
course his lawyer will plead certain
intellectual disturbance, due to a pro-
longed struggle with obscurities.
Mesa free press., 1898-04-29

Mrs. WI, wife Of the Chinese minis
ter at Washington, has the laugh ON
American women. Whenever anybody
says anything to her about Chinese
girls binding their feet, she retorts that
no Chinese woman Is barbarous
enough to wear corsets.
Mesa free press., 1898-04-29

Are the statements about Spain's de-
cadence true, or are they false? Have
descriptions of her antiquated institu-
tions, her barbaric social conditions,
her Industrial death, been mere exag-
gerations to enforce baseless argu-
ment? Is this view Of Spain purely an
American view? At one time this little
sun dried corner Of Europe contained
about all there was Of European
thought. Then Ferdinand came and
burned the baths of Cordova because,
he said, Christians never bathed. Then
this corner was the seat Of power for
several generations. Then 1t began to
60 to ruins. What 1t is to-day an article
In the National Review, a London pub
Hcation, indicates somewhat. vividly.
"Decadent Spain" Is the title. This is
what 1t says: "Spain is not only de-
void of progressive spirit, but she can
not muster up sufficient energy to gov
ern herself. She Is the most backward
country in Europe. The people are
shamefully taxed; peasant cannot
bring his load Of faggotS into town
without paying octrod toll. The admin
istrative departments are oriental in
their sloth and management. Fresh
butter is obtained from France. The
postal service is a disgrace. 1t Is a
risky thing to post a letter, especially
If it seems to contain anything of val
ue. To send check by post is regard
ed as an extreme act Of folly. The pass
ing traveller on his way through Mad
rid to France Is asked by his friends to
take letters and post them in security
over the border. Yet no Spaniard seems
to care for any of these things, and Is
surprised IL they are remarked on
Mesa free press., 1898-04-29
A New Envelope.

An envelope for carrying merchan-
disc through the mails is so construct
ed with reversible flaps and stiffen-
ing strip attached to the closing flap
that the inside of the envelope may be-
come the outside, and the same enve-
lope used to return merchandise in the
same manner in which it was forward
ad
Mesa free press., 1898-04-29

Philadelphia has developed beggar
who goes about soliciting aims on bi-
cycle. Perhaps he wants to raise
enough money to buy '98 wheel.
Mesa free press., 1898-04-29

The Pail Mall Gazette seeks to agi-
tate us by disclosing the fact that a
genuine prince Is waiter in New
York hotel. 1t would really agitate New
York to learn that any Of our palace
hotel" walters Is less than prince, for
that is what their manners have i'm
pressed upon US.
Mesa free press., 1898-04-29

Susan B. Anthony says that 'the
grievances women have against the
common enemy-man-to-day are as
many as the colonists had against
King George" Then why not follow
the example of the colonists- fight for
independence first and for the union
afterWard.
Mesa free press., 1898-04-29

An exchange says: '"The hair on the
head OF most Of the hundreds of thou
sands Of dolls exhibited In shop win
dows Is made from the hair Of the An
CORA goat" That's probably why the
kids all like dolls.
Mesa free press., 1898-04-29

Thieves are said to be almost un-
known in Finland. Curiously enough,
there are many thieves in this country
who contrive to remain entirely un-
known.
Mesa free press., 1898-04-29

Slang is quite ancient, but It's still to
be proved that when the wooden steed
was dragged into old Troy, the Trojans
said: This is horse on us.
Mesa free press., 1898-04-29

Great Britain's policy Of opening up
to the whole world whatever markets
she herself wins by her shrewd diplo-
macy ID about to triumph In China, to
Mesa free press., 1898-04-29

Zola goes to prison! Well, he can at
least emulate John Bunyan. History,
at all events, will give the novelist a
fairer trial.
Mesa free press., 1898-04-29

Ever since Nellie Ely was made col
onel the Tennessee militia has been
ready to spring to arms at moments
notice.
Mesa free press., 1898-04-29

A good many people make hay while
the sun shines, and then let 1t spoil.
Mesa free press., 1898-04-29

Reform Is used for almost as many
purposes, nowadays, as electricity.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-19
Make it Short.

To the members of the general as.
sembly. Columbia, the citizens thereof
aud The Register extend most scor-
dial greeting. and it is to be hoped
that the session will be pleasant as we'll
ss productive of much good.
It is needless to refer to the many
Important measures that will come
before the legislature for settlemest IS
the nembers are all conscientious men
who have both Intelligence and the
good Of tho state thoroughly at heart.
They will apply themselves to their
task With great vigor. They have all
been here on the same errand before and
will not consume time in learning bow
to proceed. Work can be taken up the
irst day and continued right on through
to speedy and successful conclusion.
The Register begs leave to call the
attention oflegislators to only one poiot
concerning their deliberations.
The state has a large debt aud an
annual deficit OF 100000.
One of the chief works of this ses-
sion will be to devise way to meet this
deficit.
1t costs the state 10 round numbers
about $1,000 every day that the
legislature remain in session. aud the
longer it remains iu session the more
difficult it will be to meet the deficit.
Therefore short session is neces-
sary to cooperate with the measure
adopted to decrease or oblitera.e the
deficit all together.
By impressing the necessity for
short session We do not mean TO in-
sinuate in the slightest degree chat
Legislators would willfully waste the
time and money Of the state but in the
heat of debate they are liable to forget
the cold facts in the case and proloog
the meeting beyond the actual time
required. We also recognize the fact
that many very important items are
to be considered, which capoot be
hurried through in tbougbtless man
ner, but having full confidence 10 the
patriotism of the legislators. ye do not
hesitate to offer the suggestioni with the
belief that it will be taken in the spirit
it is offered.-Columbia Register.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-19
May Build Shops.
Rumor About the Coast Lines
Intentions.

A rumor was in circulation yes
terday to the effect that the Coas'
Line intended to build Car shops ir
this city at an early date.
1t is said that the company has
been buying up some lots in the
vicinity of the yard of the road, and
this has led to the report that chops
would be built.
What gives the rumor additional
weight ie the fact of the purchase
recently of the Charleston and Wes
tern Carolina This city would be 9
central place for such shops and
would prove more convenient in
every wsy to the railroad.
The Coast Line officials in this city
were asked about the report last night
but they said that they had heard
nothing of it. As they are connect.
ed with the traffic department, it is
not likely that they would be inform
ed of the fact if it is true. Several
railroad men said they had heard the
rumor, and it certainly is to be hoped
that there is something in it.. Such
shops would add greatly to the pros
perity of the city, and no doubt the
authorities would give the road all
the encouragement possible -Colum
bia Register
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-19

com mlssIoners reduced the royalty from
fifty to twenty-five ceDts per too.
The royalty now paid the state by the
miners is only 25 cents per ton, aud
believe that rather than make greater
cincessions it would be better if mining
operations in the states rights be dis
continued. 1t seems unwise and un-
businesslike on the part of the state to
sacrifice these valuable deposits, while
prices are so low and business is so de-
pressed On account of the great
quantity mined the price Of rock is
now below the cost of production The
supply of rock is exhaustible, and in a
few years the demand will probably be
greater than the supply; then we may
resume mining at profit both to the
miners and to the state.
The appropriation of $1,000 for the
salary and expenses Of the phosphate
inspector is too much to pay, consider
iog the small return to the state from
his source I recommend abat the
Office Of phosphate inspector beaabolished
and that the comptroller general be
charged with the collection of the re-
venue from phosphate mining.
THE PUBLIC PRINTING.
During the year the Office of public
printer having been declared vacant,
the committee provided for by Law,
consisting of the Governor and the
chairman Of the committees on printing
of your Honorable Bodies, met and
elected Mr.. Charles B Calvo public
printer. This committee thought the
state might have been saved several
thousand dollars, had the Act provided
for, or permitted, competitive bids.
The price to Be paid for the work is
fixed in the Act and the committee
found itself compelled under the pro-
visions of tie Law, to make the appoint
meut.
recommend that the act be repeal
ed and that committee from each of
your honorable bodies be selected to let
the contract for public printing at CON-
petent prices l further recommend
that the act fix the maximum price to
be paid for the work SO as not to exceed
the price now being paid under the pre-
sent law.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-19
Spartanburg Serene. :
Precautions Continue But
There Is Nothing Like
Panic.

Spartanburg, Jan. 12.-The small
pox condition here is unchanged.
The negro Grant from GreenvilIe and
Montague Lowry from CIaAio are in
the pest house and are reported as
doing well. All others who are
thought to have been exposed are
kept in place of detention DR..
Harry, the colored physician who
discovered the first case, is detained
at his own house and not allowed to
come in contact with any one No
new developments are expected ln-
side week, when it is thought other
cases will develop in the Bomar and
Montague families. These will be
closely watched and promptly dealt
with.
The report day or SO ago that a
case had developed at Woodruff
proves to be entirely without founda.
ton. There is nothing like panic
among oar people and every one is
going about his business as usual.
Compulsory vaccination has had the
desired effect and there are few peo-
pie In this city who have not been
made immune. The city council has
established public station in charge
of competent physician. where any
one Can be vaccinated for 10 cents,
and those who are unable to pay are
treated free.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-19

Some interesting information is con
yeyeG 10 report to the State Depart
ment by the United States Consul at
Mainz regarding Germany's navy as
an aid to CON nerce. After citing the
fact that great pressure has been
brought to bear on the Reichstag. look.
iog to the expenditure Of large sums of
money for an increase in the naval
strength of that nation, the consul says
that the most important reasons ad-
vanced by the advocates of vast in-
creased navy are based upon the neces-
sity of protecting Germany's foreign
comm aud the interests Of German
merchants and traders eet,led in foreign
countries. Statistics are given by the
consul to show that Germany's COM
merce has greatly increased within the
last few years. According to these
figures, in 1881 Germany's foreign
trade amounted TO 6.337 900, 600
marks, or $1,508,206. 900. In 1895
it amounted to ! ,448 900, ,00) marks, or
$1,772.624, 900. It may be claimed,
says the consul, that this increase is
due to the general increase 10 the
worlds commerce. but, be says, this
does not seem to be the case. for in the
time from 1881 to 1895, during which
Germany's commerce increased about
S246,4l8.000, England's commerce
decreased by about $190, 400, 900; chat
Of France decreased by about S142.-
100000, and that Of Russia by about
ST. 400. 900 -Bradstreet.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-19
PHOSPHATE INDUSTRY

Only $40, 700 25 have been paid
during the year into the state treasury,
from the phosphate mining industry
This amount under the law must be
voted to sinking fund for the redemp-
ton of the state bonds You mag expect
q still smaller revenue from this source
next year Competition with Algiers
and Florida has so reduced the price of
phosphate rock, that some of our miners
have been forced to suspend operations.
Thoee who are engaged iu the business
are mining at q loss, notwithstanding
the fact that the board Of phosphate
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-19

How the development Of the steel
business is advancing in Alabama is
shown by the fact that company 10
Birmingham which began to make steel
only last July has already declared 8
per cent. dividend There is a zrea.
future for an industry where such earn
ings are possible.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-19

BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE.
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Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sore, letter, chapped Hands, chilblains, corns
and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cure
Piles or no pay required. It is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
prieo rs cents Per box. For sale By Dr. j. T.
w. D"Lorme.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-19

Ellerbe's opposition to tax exteo-
sion will cost him many vote. He
gets large salary and is not pressed
for funds like some of the poor tax
payers who have to pay it.-Columbia
Register.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-19

1t is useless for me to make an ex-
tended argument to show that our sys-
tenn of liquor control is proper exer.
else of the police power and that Judge
Simonton is wrong 10 bis decision deny.
ing This power to the state. But as
facts speak louder than words | will
give ehe testimony Of ministers of the
gospel 10 the state as to the effect cf the
dispensary law on the morals Of the
people and on the reduction of druoken-
ness among them. Out Of three hun
dred aud sixty-tbree answers received
from the ministers of the state to ques.
tions submitted to them in a circular
letter dated October Let. 1897, three
hundred and twenty four reported a
decrease in dr,nkiug Of forty six and
one-third per cent and corresponding
decrease in drunkenness since the
dispensary law went into effect. Sixty.
nise reported an increase in druDkeu-
ness Of 6fty four aud three fourths per
cent Yet. in the face of such testi-
mopy as to the good results of the sys
TEN, Judge Simonton declares it is not
police measure. Where then is the
police power?
Here is de6oision of the United
Ststes supreme court itself
'The police power includes I'll meas
ures for the protection of life. the
health, the property, and the welfare
of the inhabitants, aud for the promo
tion of good order aud the public
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-02
TOO MUCH MArKlMoNY

The Norfolk Landmark prints the fol-
lowing from its Petersburg correspond
,.nt:
REV. Augustus Brown. a colored
preacher. has for some time had
charge OF two Baptist churches in Not
taway county. 1t was recently naiseG
about however. that he had two wives
living. and the rumnr resulted in a GER
tain member of his flock making an in
vcstiga;ion. The result was that Lte;i-
tenant Chandler. Of the police. on Sat
urday SWorc out Il warrant for the ar
rest OF Brown. charging him with biga-
my. According 10 marriage certiticat ties
N the possession Lieut. Chandler
brown on the 2nd day OF January. 1S95.
in the city of Newport News. married
Mandy GinniS and on the 2lst day of
October 1895. in Petersburg. was united
In marriage to Agnes Lynch. The lat
ter. who is paralyZed. now resides In
this city. Brown has been living in
N"ttaway with Il woman whom ne rep
r"scntS as his wife and who is supposed
t. be the woman he married in Newport
News. Lieutenant Chandler arrested
frown in Nottaway at an early hour
Yesterday morning and brought him tn
this city for trial. Brown claims that
tn" woman he married in Newport
News in 1895 died. but even if this he
true Brown. it appears. is still the pos
SCISSOR Of two wives. His preliminary
trial was continued by the Mayor until
November 5th."
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-02
MERELY AN INCIDENT.
Lieutenant Hobson's Modest E,stimat
Ilf In.

Lieutenant Hobson's Modest Estimate
of the Merrimac Exploit
philadelphia Eecorl)
An hour after the parade. yesterday
Lieutenant Hobson. while talking with
Il friend in the lobby Of the Walton, was
accorded an ovation that was surely not
down on the program. and one that
notireably embarrassed him.
There's Hobson." some one exclaim-
ed. and the big crowd which filled the
lobby crowded about him.
Speech, speech" they yelled. and
they refused To be con,ented with any
thing else Hobson cgged back toward
the staircase, and the people followed
him with will. He tried To silence
the crowd. but it was useless
Your welcome" said he. lis of such
nature that ! scarcely know what to
say"
You knew what to do when you We're
on the Mcrrimac." someone piped in.
and the crowd yelled as if they were
mad.
The little matter you refer to-" the
lieutenant continued, was merely AN
incident of the war. one which might
occur in any war 1t was nothing but
Il handful of men from your navy Who
We're called upon to perform a duty: q
duty that almost any one of YOU would
have done. ] feel that you eXaggera1e
the importance of this incident, for
that is what il is"
But the crowd took 81 different view,
Women waved their handkerchiefsat the
gallant young lieutenant. and the men
cheered themselves hoarSe. Finally he
broke away from the crowd and sought
the SecluSon of his room.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-02
MY UNCLE. FROM INDIA


n" Myrklr Harder Company Give An
other Pleasing Performances
Miss Myrklr and Mr. Harder sup
l"rtrd 10y their clever .mpany appear
ii last night in = My Uncle from lndi; .
, hrSl-r1;'Ss comedy OF the higher class
it''ilnE "i'h III" troubles If a young
woman SUPPOSED To be worried by a
wealthy old uncle. but who resorts 10
me nS't OF borrowing Il Wifi ana "A baby,
'n" The fur ii"S fast and tn. Snhi;, :
toms are We'll worked! out
AiisS MNrkle. he borrowed wife.
again carried OF the hunolS in tho play
md made another hit With her singing
ma dancing. Mr.. Harder as thu. Dllr,
Valet was simply great and h TOO
gay" several entertaining SpecE,ltirs
ti""rS" k"bnSon as the old uncle.
Mas al right ana Howard Benton
l"N"rly PLACED The part of the t,.nI,or-
ny husband. All Of the other charnc
,ers were imi"rs"natcd in Il crcditahlr
manner
Tonight For Congress-" a comedy
siT,uIa TN. best play nf The. ,,uupunv'S
'''pt'rt"rN Will be presented
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-02
NOTICE
Trustees Sale of EraNtnn

Trustees Sale of F;raxtnn Office
Building.
Under and by virtue Of tho no,vars
Vested IN Us; as Trustees; named in a
Deed OF Trust bearing date on the 18th
day of May. 1898, executed by Carter
NJ. l'raXton and Mamie c. Braxton, for
the benefit of the creditors of the s,;I
Carter NJ. BraXtun which deed is
uulS recorded IN the Clerks office of the
Corporation Court OF the City OF New
l"fl News, we will Sell at Fublic AUG
non on the premises on SATURDAY,,
~ l9th DAY OF NOVEMBER. 1898,
At +. NJ. all that certain LOT. piece
or parcel of land situate in the city ~
Newport News, State Of Virginia
known and designated by the I. ot MN,
her 3. in Block number iii. on a certain
map entitled, Map of Part OF
the City of Newport News.
Virginia. which said man
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-11-02
BRIEFS.

Willard T. Johnson, of Mt. Sidney
Va. is visiting relatives here.
pr j. *. Knight has recovered nfte,
an illness of several days
Justice Brown disposed of th,, follow
ing cases in the Police Court yesterday
james C"ddin. drunk: fined 81 ;,nc
costs.
Fred Robinson. drunk: fined s. anD
costs.
Frank Groves drunk: fined 50 and
costs.
Charles lsnhrig. violating city or.
dinance: dsmissc,. on payment Of tn,
"nSts.
j. H. Caffec Il Son. violating city or
dinance: case continued untn Thu. ,r,
instant
W. l.. Rouse. violating city ordinance:
case continued until the :;ru instant
A. Honan IL Sons violating city nr-
dinance: case continued until tomorrow
Mr.. Samuel Bachrach. Il pro1ninen,
business man OF Richmond is at the
Warwick. Mr. Bachrach has been
looking after his business interests II.
this city ana Norfolk. He leaves foi
home today.
The congregation Of III. Second Sap
tisl church Will celebrate Thursday cv-
"ninG, the first anniversary of the pas
t"r:tr If Rev. Thomas j. M;.rlIay
Mr. James r. Meyer and family re-
turned yesterday from Phllahclphi.,
where they had been in attendance uI,ni
the Peace Jubilee. MIR Mover had III,
ankle badly spr;,incd while in the Couak-
~ City ana is unable u leave the house