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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-06
HOW is THIS, MAJOR ?
GEN. NILES RECOMMENDS MAJOR WILDER
FOR A C0LoNELCY.
First lmmuues the Regiment. Colonel Richie
will Retire. A High Compliment
10 Major Wilder, q
TO Major Wilder

Washington, ID. c., Oct 5.-(Spceial)
Major Wilder, of the Second regiment,
North Carolina volunteers, has been re-
commended by Major General Miles for
the Colonelcy of the First immunes, 70
succeed Colonel Ritchie, who, it is said,
has been found lacking in the qualities
necessary to command Il regiment The
recommendation was sent to the Presi-
dent some time in the last two days.
The First immunes were ON the list
for muster out, but General Miles had
the order revoked as the regiment IS
composed of the best material and only
needed Il commanding officer. Major
Wilder is considered one of the ablest
young officers in the army, and an Of
ficer said tonight that he is the best
officer North Carolina has furnished her
volunteer army. 1t is confidently
stated that Major Wilder will get the
promotion. The regiment is on the
schedule for service in Cuba and as
Major Wilder will be mustered ont of the
volunteer service within three weeks, it
Is possible TINT he will step Immediately
into the Coloneley.
Colonel Ritchie is said to I4derstand
The circumstances and VIII retire at
once.
There are a number Of North Caro-
linlans here attending the Episcopal eon-
yentlon, hlshop Joseph Cheshire taking
q prominent pArt IN the proceedings,
Among the latest arrivals are' Captan
aud Mrs, II, a, London, 0f Plttshoro,
and Henry Johnson, of 'furhafo,
This year the arrangements fer cattle
~ the state Fair at Raleigh, October
~ --lll aa-u LIZ E..--A ....E .la..l--..A
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-06
MANILA's GREAT DRAWBACK.

With all its Commercial Advantages, it
Cannot be Successfully Defended
Alone.
Washington, Oct. 5.-It can be stated
on authority that the various stories
puDlished relating to the work Of the
Peace Commission wherever they assume
to indicate Il failure Of negotiations u
renewal OF hostilities and the dispatch or
Il naval force to the Spanish coast are
purely speculative The Commission has
not progressed so far with its work MS 70
warrant the attempt to draw coneln-
sion as to the outcome. 1t Is not even
possible to predict the length Of the ses-
sion with any accuracy. The proceed
ings may last one month or three. That
will depend entirely upon the view taken
by the American Commissioners Of the
situation in Paris. IL they are convinced
that the negotiations are being conduct
cd with sincerity on the part OF tho
Spanish Commission, there will be no
effort made to force them beyond reas
son. But if ii should appear TINT the
Spanish position is not subject 10 changes
that II Is irreconcilable with the Amefis
can demands and that the Spanish, know
ing this, are simply prol0nging the pre-
ceedings, our Commissioners are likely
TO bc promptly recalled, and this state
Of affairs may be found 10 exist nt any
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-06
TO REVIVE GRADE or ADMIRAL.
Administration to Recommend it and
Dewey's Promotion to that Rank

Washington, Oct. 5.-The Administer
tion will recommend to Congress the re-.
viyal of the grade of Admiral and the
promotion to that rank of Rear Admiral
George Dewey, now in command Of the
Asiatic station. Secretary Long made
this positive announcement to-day that
he intended to recommend that the grade
of Admiral be revived and that that rank
be conferred on Rear Admiral Dewey.
The President endorses this idea.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-06

This year the arrangements fer cattle
NJ the state Fair al Raleigh, October
I'm, are the best yet devised,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-06
MET WITH LEADEN HAIL
FIERCE RUSH OF PIELAGERS no
RESCUE PRISONERS.
GENERAL BACON HAS LOST FOUR KILLED
Nine Of his Men Wounded. The End not Yet.
Families Leaving Leech Lake Agency.
Soldiers Athirst for Vengeance.
Heroism Under Fire.

ST. PAUL. MINI, OCT. BAN
UNCONFIRMED RUMOR HAS
REACHED HERE THAT THE SOL
DIERS AND GENERAL BACON
HAVE BEEN MASSACRED BY THE
INDIANS AT LEECH LAKE.
A BRAINERD OPERATOR SAYS
THIS REPORTED MASSACRE is
TRUE.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-07-20
The Climate Of Cuba.

Because of frequent rains in Cuba ma.
!arlal fevers are common ailment there,
lust as they are in many sections of the
United States. Ailments of this kind, no
matter. in what part of the globe they occur,
are quickly cured with Hostetter's Stomach
bitters. Besides being a specific for ma
iarlaI troubles, these Bitters also make pure
blood, strong nerves and muscles, and firm,
healthy flesh. They have no equal for dys.
pepsia and constipation,
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-07-20
To Cure n Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. AL
druggists refund money if it fails to cure 25c
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-07-20

"Resourceful? Well, should say he was.
Why, his children got hold Of half.6n.
ished he'd, sketch and bottle of ink yesterday
the sketch" ~ 'e ~
"Ot course not. But where does his re-
soureefulness come in?"
why, another artist would have given
up and begun all over again, wouldn't he %
Naturally"
We'll, this one just sold the thing as il
was for war p."-Chicago Post.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-07-20
Rather AntInue.

Gunn-Tve just succeeded in perfecting an
invention that will revolutionize modern
warfare and make my fortune.
Dunn-1ndeed! What is the nature of
your discovery?
"a powder that's absolutely noiseless."
".Pshaw! That's old; women have been
using it for centuries Chicago Evening
News,
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-07-20
EarnIngs IN EARLY Rome.

In the early days of Rome the ladies
of that city wore such heavy earrings
that they made the ears sore, and
sometimes tore the lobes. There were
doctors whose business was chiefly to
heal ears thus injured.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-07-20
Halls Catarrh Cure

Is taken Internally. Price 75c.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-07-20
OF Interest to Home-seekers.

To those desirous of owning farm home,
and seeking by industry and thrift to attain
an independent condition in life, no better
chance is afforded than the fertile farming
lands, at low prices and reasonable terms,
situated along the line of the Chicago &
Northwestern R'y, in western Minnesota
and South Dakota.
This locality is forging to the front and
yearly gaining immense wealth from its fine
crops, dairy interests and stock raising.
seekers rates, etc., please apply to w. B
Kz,niskern. G. P. and T. A., % Fifth Ave,
Chicago.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-07-20

SAN FRANCIgCO, Cal
LOUmvILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. y. Z.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-07-20

Young Doctor (exultantly)-"Well, I've
been successful with my first patient" Old
Doctor-"Of what did you relieve him?"-
Young Doctor-"Two guineas. Tit Bits.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-07-20

After six years suffering, was cured by
Piso's Cure.--Mary Thomson, 291S Ohio
Ave, Allegheny, Pa, March 10, ,94
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-07-20

Compliments are used great deal to puff
up dull people. Those honestly entitled to
credit seldom get it.-Atchison Globe.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-07-20

"Is the razor sharp" asked the barber.
Comparatively So" said the victim: ut has
an edge that would be splendid on carving
knife. Puck.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-07-20

"Some. young men," remarked the OBJ
server. of men and things, "have such daz-
zing futures that they can't see where they
are stepping. detroit Journal.
The evening times., 1898-11-21
TRUSTEES REPORT ON
BELT LINE SALE
Papers Filed in Court Today-The
Purchaser. Mr. %. Il. Crosby. Has
Made the First Payment

Charles J. Bell, president of the Ameri-
can Security and Trust Company, and
trustee appointed by the Supreme Court
Of the District Of Columbia in the case of
Matthias Ament against the Belt Railway
Company and others, today submitted his
report to the court relative TO the sale
Of the road on Tuesday last.
1t states that the purchaser Oscar T
Crosby, qualified as a bidder by deposit
ing $500 with the trustee. in accordance
with the order Of the court and offered
the sum of $S5GCo0 for the poperty and
franchise Of the road. admitting himself
further liable TO compliance with the
decree Of the court with respect to the
payment of the purchase money. Accord
ing 10 the terms of the DEGREES the pur-
chase Of the railway was required 10 pay
the trustee the sum of $65, 600 within the
five days after the sale which condition
was complied with by the purchaser, Mr.
Bell states.
The report further states that the real
estate with Improvements thereon en-
braced in the sale is assessed for taxation
at about $4,000, and the act of Con
gress Of June -, 1888, defining the rights
Of the purchaser of the Belt Ra lway Com
pany requires that the entire line shall
be equipped with an underground electric
system within one year from the ratifi-
cation of the sale.
The report stands ratified upon its fling
unless some interested party shall raise
objection within thirty days.
The evening times., 1898-11-21
AN INVESTIGATION
MADE BY DIR. COKE
No YELLOW FEVER IN PIrTsToN
w. f.. Herbert Found to BE Without
Amy Symptoms of the Dis


DR.. Coke, of the United States Marine
Hospital in this city. went to Pittston,
Pa. yesterday and made an examination
of w. E. Herbert, who was suspected of
having an attack OF yellow fever. The
man was found TO be without any present
symptoms of the disease. On Friday
Archie 5. Miller, a civil engineer, employ
ed by the Nicaragua Canal Commission.
died here from what an autopsy showed
10 be yellow fever. He and Herbert, who
was also employed by the commission, re-
turned TO New York from Costa Rica to-
sether on "Wednesday. Since Mllers
death a letter addressed to him was op-
ened and found TO be from Herbert eX-
pressing sympathy for Miller in his i'll
ness. and saying the writer himself felt
i'll. Herbert told DR. Coke that he had q
severe headache at the time he wrote the
letter but has since become very well.
The evening times., 1898-11-21
CITY BREVITIFS

Michael Smith, charged with VACANCY.
was before Judge Scott this morning and
was given sixty days in the worllhouse
John Cation plead guilty to the charge Of
diSorGerly conduct before Judge Scott To-
day and was sentenced 10 pay a fine Of
SO or serve thirty days in Jail.
The funeral Of Mrs. Laura Bayne
Mitchell took place this afternoon at >
o'clock from her late residence. No 1915
Columbia Road. The remains were in
terred al Oak Hin Cemetery
Robert T Hicks reported last night that
horse had been stolen from his barn at
Hicks Mills Prince George County. Md
He traced the animal as far as Bladens-
burg, and then lost track of him.
George Bell was thrown from a wagon
near the corner of Third and u Streets
southwest, late last night and severely
bruised. He was removed to his home,
No 2O9 Street southwest later by
friends.
heavy wagon belonging to q local
brewing company collided with one Of the
delivery carts Of Henry NJ Dexter of
No 3i4 Pennsylvania Avenue. throwing
the animal attached to the latter vehicle
and inhicting severe injuries.
Thomas Koch fell on the sidewalk yes
terday afternoon near his home, No. ass
NJ Street northwest, and was severely cut
about the face by several pieces of glass
from broken pair OF spectacles He
was taken to the Emergency Hospital
where his wounds were dressed.
Miss Laura Fisher will deliver lecture
at the Kindergarten Training School No.
1915 X Street northwest, Tuesday after
noon on "Froebel and His New Educa-
1ion" Miss Fisher is very well known in
educational circles having delivered
course Of lectures on the same subject at
Harvard University last winter
Garret Corriden, an employe of the
City Postoffice, caught his fingers in one
OF the cancellation machines and severe
ly crushed them. He was taken to the
Emergency Hospital where his Injuries
Were dressed. Corriden is the third en-
ploYe Of the postofiice TO be brought to
the hospital in the last two weeks. be-
ing hurt in exactly the same manner
The committee in charge of the erection
of the monument to the memory of the
dead heroes Of the American army and
navy who peT-ished in the war with Spain
have started an endless chain in order to
obtain the funds. The money is all to be
sent TO Edwin Knowles, care of George
J. Gould, treasurer of the national COM
mittee, room So No. 15i Nassau Street
New York
The evening times., 1898-11-21
UNIFORMS FOR THE
DISTRICT GUARD
NEW CLOTHES TO ARRIVE SOON
The Ordnance Supplies Have Already
Been Received and Are Stored
mt the AinCry.

The quartermaster general United
States army, has ordered a complete sup
ply of clothing for the District National
Guard and ii may arrive here about the
latter part of this week.
When the First Regiment of Volun eers
was fitted out for duty at the front the
clothing of all the guard organizations,
including the colored battalion, were
drawn upon. This left some of the
guardsmen with only blouse, others
with hut an overcoat campaign hat,
while one member of the Second Bat
TALON declared that all of his uniform
except pair of gloves had been taken to
supply the boys who Went 10 Cuba.
The ordnance supplies for the National
Guard have already been received and are
stored ~ Center Market Armory.
The evening times., 1898-11-21

The stock market this morning for the
opening of the new week was irregular,
some stocks being strong and some com
paratively weak. The opening quotations
were a trihe higher than the close Sat
urday and during the first hour there was
perhaps a slight recession in the average
of the entire list. Business was not large.
the uncertainty over the deliberations in
Paris having its effect in keeping many
out of the market probably. The bulls
and bears were both hopeful as 10 the
course of the market during the coming
weak The Paris news of the day was
we'll secured.
The evening times., 1898-11-21
A Sure Sign Of Trnnn-

Hoarseness in a child that is subject to
Group is Il sure indication of the approach
of the disease. If Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is given as soon as the child be-
comes hoarse, or even after the crounv
cough has appeared. it will prevent the
attack. Many mothers who have croupy
children always keep this remedy at
hand and find that it saves them much
trouble and worry. 1t can always be Ie-
pended upon and is pleasant to take. Fer
;ale by Henry Evans, wholesale and re-
tail druggist, 93S f Street northwest. and
Connecticut Avenue and S Street north
west, and 14eS Maryland Avenue north
cast
The evening times., 1898-11-21

ants and the railroad company. Nen, in
his complaint, alleged that he was per-
manently injured in the collision of two
of the cars of the lexington road, at the
intersection Of G. and Eleventh Streets,
on November 3, 1892. The plaintiff was
represented by James Coleman and the
railroad company by John Ridout.
The evening times., 1898-11-21
Case Settled out of Court.

The case of Louis Neff against the Eek
ington and Soldiers Home Railway, for
$40 coo damages which was commenced In
Circuit Court No l. Justice Cole presid-
ing. has been settled out of court The
hearing was adjourned last Friday until
this morning, but in the meantime set
The evening times., 1898-11-21
Funeral of Mrs. StaGurd

A requiem mass was sung over the re-
mains of Mrs. Ann Whitehead Stafford
at ST. Dominic's Church, at 10 o'clock this
morning. Interment was private. Mrs
Stafford was the widow of the late John
@. Stafford and mother Of the Rev Dr.
]. ]. tSafford. of ST Patricks Church.
who is noted as writer and lecturer
The evening times., 1898-11-21
Suspicion of Murder,

Kansas City. Mo, Nov. 2l.-The nude
body of a negro woman from whose bones
most of the flesh had disappeared was
discovered by a rag picker Yesterday in a
ravine in Westport. The identity of the
woman is unknown. Murder is suspected.
The evening times., 1898-11-21
STOCKS STRONG ON
FAVORABLE NEWS
\ SHARP UPWARD MOVEMENT
Chicago Gas the Center of Interest
In the Early DealinEs-Govern-
ment Bonds Higher.

Chicago Gas the Center of Interest
In the Fairly Dealings-Govern-
ment Bonds Higher.
New York, Nov 21.-The stock market
opened strong and higher Influenced by
the rise in London and the press cables
foreshadowing the acceptance by Spain of
the terms imposed by the United States
There were some sharp upward move
ments exceeding l per cent in the indus
trials. including Chicago gas, was CEN
ter of decided interest opening up 3-S per
cent and rapidly rising / Is per cent fur
ther, although fractional reaction fol-
lowed
The leading industrials were only
steady. Among the railway issues
Northern Pacific rallied point Atchi-
son preferred gained point and other
specially strong stocks were Denver pre-
ferred and Erie.
The tone of speculation was strong in
the face of realiZations.
In Government bonds there were adj
vances of 1-SQ1-4 per cent in old and new
fours, registered and the threes
Al noon the stock market was some
what irregular, a portion of the gene! al
list having declined fractionally on rea l.
cations.
strong undertone prevailed, however
and the trading continued active.
The evening times., 1898-11-21
New York Cotton Market.
srrt t" the penitentiurv.

Fifteen prisoners, convicted during the
present term of the Supreme Court of the
District, We're sent to the United States
penitentiary at Columbus Ohio. today.
The batch consisted of twelve men and
three women.
The evening times., 1898-11-21
Dove pies of His wounds

Samuel Dove. the colored farmer VINO
was shot by a companion at Suitland.
Md, Saturday night, died at the Emer-
gency Hospital early this morning The
Maryland authorities have been notified.
The evening times., 1898-11-21
wn.btnpton stock E.c,,on.

Sales-National Safe Deposit and Trust:
1o@11012; Capital IA ction: 2O@S4 20dS4A,
2o6lS4 1-2, 5OdS5, 23ae4a4 Washington Gas:
25a50; Lanston Monotype: 100G1iA. After
Call-Capital Traction: 4OGS47s.
The evening times., 1898-11-21

MONEY TO LOAN at ! and Il per cent in suns
Il 81 COO % $4,000 On d. c. real estate; pay
cf and per cent mortgages and begin anew;
sll transactions conducted with economical con-
siders tion for borrowers. VA. II. SAUNDERS
Co. I4G3 ST se24tf-sTD
The evening times., 1898-11-21

Chicago Grain and Provision Market
Corrected daily by ". B. Hibbs & Co
members of the New York Exchange
II1g r Street
The evening times., 1898-11-21

Chicago Gas opened with a squirt to
above 10 in the first few minutes trading
and then realizing sent the price down
a little The people who bought the stock
heavily last week and caused its advance
from 100 were conspicuous in their opera
tions this morning and apparently were
as confident as heretofore. Mr.. Flower
predicts 100 for the stock on this boom.
The issuance of 5000. 000 stock at par to
the present stockholders of the company
seems now to be an assured fact 1t can
not yet be stated positively what will be
done with the money realized. though
Mr. Flower promises that there will be
developments within a few days.
The evening times., 1898-11-21

New York stock Market.
Corrected daily by w. B. Hibbs & Co,
members of the New York Exchange,
l419 F Street.
The evening times., 1898-11-21

The earnings of the Northwest for the
month of October show an increase of
$50, 600 and from June of $S32, 500. The earn
fngs of the Oregon Railroad and Naviga-
tion Company for the second week of
November show an increase of ST., 900. The
earnings of Fort Worth and Rio Grande
for the same period increased s., 3S5. iPtts-
burg and Western, decline for the second
week, s556; from July l, So, ,619 Norfolk
and WESTERN, increase for second week,
IS, 557; from July l. s23, 557
The evening times., 1898-11-21

The Federal Steel securities We're some
what weak during the morning hours to-
day. owing undoubtedly to the disappoint-
ment last week over the failure of the
steel rail pool. The fact that the pool
Is not to be at this time should not blind
anyone's eyes to the fact that the COM
pany is to have an immense business this
year and in the future. however. 1t is
understood that the definite policy of the
company oontemplates per cent on the
preferred stock from the beginning, and
also a dividend on the common, the size
of which is to be determined by the earn
ings but very likely to be per cent.
The evening times., 1898-11-21
GovayMENr BONDS.

DISTRICT OF CoLUM3IA b N0i
SIS, 1889, 'nO-year fundiug'... 100
6's, 1902, "s0-year fuadins'' eold. l05 ....
The evening times., 1898-11-21

The earnings of the Southern Railway
for the second week of November increas-
ed SCI, eco. From July l the increase has
been $1,164Ge9 This showing is most
encouraging one to the friends of the
property. all and perhaps even more than
was expected. The Southern securities
are strong and there is good reason for
their strength in the present business and
outlook of the company
The evening times., 1898-11-21

1t is to be supposed that the
troubles in the Northwest will be pro-
ductiye OF some news and many rumors
during the coming week and therefore it
may be expected that there will be con-
siderable activity in the securities affect
ed. especially Northern Pacific issues.
Nothing new was developed this morning.
Both the common and preferred were up
fractionally after the first two hours to-
day
The evening times., 1898-11-21

It IS understood that a reduction of the
dividend on Delaware and Hudson has
been finally decided on.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-09-20
WANTED.

An AL salesman to represent US
to commence January /, 1899, to
sell full line notions, gents furnish
ing goods, dress goods, gloves,
etc. Liberal remuneration to right
party. Address with reference,
THE J. ROSENFIELD NOTION Co.
l6-6t Galveston, Tex.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-09-20

Senator PETER is fond of relating
the story of how he once duped
the managers of a Kansas county
fair. On examination of the
sweet potatoes exhibited, " he says,
| saw the size of the specimens
was nothing'to brag Of, and l sent
ont to grocery store and pur-
chased bushel. of fine ones; took
the small ones out for home use,
carried the rest to the fair grounds.
entered them in my name and
drew the premium for the best
specimen of sweet potatoes grown
in Wilson county. ."-Pittsburg
(Pa.) Dispatch.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-09-20
CITY ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE No. As.
SUSPENDING FINES AND PEN
ALTIES.

AN ORDINANCE Granting the May
or Authority to Suspend Fines and
Penalties
Be it Ordained by the City Coun-
ell of the City of Ardmore:
SECTION 1. That the mayor, by
and with the consent of any two al
dermen, shall have the right to sus-
pend the fine or penalty, assessed
against any person, convicted for
violating any ordinance or law OF
the city.
SEC. 2. The provisions of this or
dinance shall become operative anC
in full force from passage and pub
lieation.
Passed and approved this 18th day
of September. 1898.
JNO. l.. GAIT, Mayor.
DAVE BEST, City Recorder.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-09-20

A proceeding has been instituted
in the United States court at Mus
kogee by Yancey Lewis and Will
liam T. Hutchings, attorneys fol
the Creek and Cherokee Nations,
to test the constitutionality of the
act of congress transferring juris-
diction over crimes committed by
members of the five tribes to the
United States court in the Indian
Territory, regardless of the citizen
ship of the parties.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-09-20

If your child has thin, pale
cheeks uncertain appetite and un:
restful sleep. it has worms. and
curing with strong medicines only
makes conditions worse, by irritat-
ing its delicate stomach. White S
Cream Vermifuge is mild in effect,
and is a superior tonic, as well as
a positive worm DESTROYER.
Sold by T. n. Coleman.