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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-27
MOVEMENTS or SAMPSON.

Unusual Activity on Board the Fleet
Cervera in Trap.
tCopyright 1898 10y Associated Press.)
On board the Associated Press dis
patch boat Wanda, off Havana, May %.
Titled at Key West, Fla, May 20
11:10 D. mat day-break on Monday
morning the entire squadron under Rear
Admiral Sampson was lying directly OPP
posite the entrance to Havana harbor,
about ten miles off shore, a formidable
mouse-colored hotilla of battlcships.
monitors. cruisers, yachts, light house
tenders and torpedo boats. The peaceful
inactivity noticed the day before on
board the vessels of the fleet had given
way to scenes of great life and hustle.
Around the flagship, from whose main
mast huttered the crimson pennant Of
precedence, rocked on the choppy waves,
score of launches and gigs from sur
rounding warships. each manned by sail
ors in spotless white. They had brought
aboard the flagship the commanding of
ficers of their respective vessels, where
they had apparently been summoned for
orders A half hour later, the gigs and
launches left the flagship and returned
with their officers aboard their own yes
sells Almost Immediately thick columns
of black smoke began to pour from the
smokestacks of the assembled fleet, and
slowly, almost imperceptiably the flag
shin began TO move to the eastward. a
number of vessels were left behind on
blockade duty. the acting flagship flying
n blue pennant. About two hours later
a large double-masted and doubIe-fun-
I,I a,fa n a.
Roadway from the westward. When
within hailing distance, and without
slackening her speed she exchanged
signals with the acting flagship off
Hayan. A string Of colored bunting was
hoisted aloft on the flagship's hallyard,
and the cruiser pushed to the east at
full speed.
Afterward the sqadron was in the
Nicholas channel, off Cordenas, heading
for the old Bahama channel. The
squadron was proceeding with care, for
Admiral Cervera had not yet actually
been bottled up and care must be taken
lest the fox turn and dash out OF
Santiago around the east end OF Cuba.
up through the Windward passage, and
north to attack the cities of the Atlantic
coast of the United States. In all llkell-
hood, Commodore Schley will be able
to spring the trap and then Rear Adj
miral Sampson may hasten to Santiago
de Cuba. A great game is being
played, and the situation is one of Elk
IRENE suspense After Admiral Cervera
is sealed up in Santiago harbor the pro
bIem will be, as in the case of var
mint caught in a trap, whether to
shoot or sta'rve him. In every event
Admiral Corvera cannot reach Havana,
Two powerful fleets, each having fast
vessels. as well MS heavy ones, and each
able to destroy him, are closing in upon
him. Naval officers here believe that
the battleship Oregon will he ordered t.
join Rear Admiral Simpsons fleet
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GEN. FlTZ LEE AT TAMPA
He TAKES CHARGE OF THE SEVENTH
ARMY CORPS.
To-day he will Inspect the Different Camps
Of Volunteer Troops in and Around
TAMPA.
Tampa.

Tampa, Fla, May 25.-Major General
Fitzhugh Lee, accompanied by Colonel
Curtis Guild and his staff arrived in
Tampa tonight and established Temporal
ry headquarters at the Tampa Bay
Hotel
General Lee had nothing to say on
tie general situation. "'The fact is he
said. Il have not seen paper for two
days. and | don't know what has hap
pened. All l know is that | was sent
Eere from Washington to take command
Of the seventh army corps.
General Lee and General Shaffer had
quite an extended conference during the
evening, in which the situation here was
fully explained to General Lee To
morrow will be spent by the latter in
inspecting the different camps of the vol
unteer troops in and around Tampa, all
Of which regiments will be embraced in
the seventh army corps. General Lee
was given an enthusiastic reception when
he appeared in the general reception
room of the Tampa Bay Hotel. He was
instantly surrounded by a crowd of army
officers and friends, but he smilingly
to pretty Cuban women, the wives and
daughters of prominent refugees who
were anxious to greet him.
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OFF FOR MANILA.
Supplies For a Year and Ammunition
For Dewey.

II OF DeNtys
San Francisco, May 25.-The expedi-
ton for Manila is now on the Pacific.
The troops were given a royal send off.
At A o'clock Brigadier General Anderson
signalled from the Australia for the city
of Sydney and the City of Picking to get
under way. The bay was alive with
craft of every description and huge
ferry boats were pressed into service to
accommodate the eager crowds. As the
Australia passed Alacatrez Island in the
lead of the other ships, the battery of
the United States artillery, stationed
there fired salute to General Anderson.
The colors were dipped in recognition,
and the steamships sounded their sirens.
After the pilots were dropped, the yes
sells went ahead ut full speed and in six
days, if all goes well, they will enter
HoAolulu harbor and join the Charles
ton.
The three transports carried close on
to $500 men.
The fleet is loaded with supplies to last
a year, and carries a big cargo of ann
munition and naval stores for Admiral
Dewey's fleet.
1t is not probable any more troops Will
be dispatched before another week. me
Zealandia is being prepared to carry sol
diers, but none Of the other transports
are in port.
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THE WAR REVENUE BILL.
No Substantial Progress Made Eulogies
On the Late Senator Walthall.

On the Late Senator Walthall.
Washington, ID. c., May 26.-No sub
stantial progress was made by the SEN
ate to-day toward the disposition of the
war revenue measure. although it was
under consideration for three hours.
Speeches were delivered on the bill by
Mr.. White Dem. CALI. and Mr.. Teller
Cob. The former opposed the issue Of
bonds and strongly advocated he coinage
Of the silver seignniorage and the tax
upon corporations. In his discussion Of
the last feature. Mr. White drew out the
fact that an amendment was TO be offred
to the bill by Mr.. German (Dem. Md,
presenting Of tax Of one-half percent
upon certain large corporations. Mr..
Teller dwelt largely upon the proposition
to levy an income tax He had not CON
Guided his argument when the bill was
laid aside in order hat euogies might be
pronounced upon the late Senator Wal
thall. of Mississippi. The speakers were
Mr.. Money (MIiss). Mr. Hawley Comm.
Mr.. Berry (Ark). Mr.. Proctor( Nt.), Mr..
German Md, Mr.. Cannon Utah, Mr..
Cockrell Moo. Mr.. Bate (Tenn.), Mr..
Pasco GFla.). and Mr.. Pettus (Ala. At
the CONCLUSION Of the eulogies the senate
as further mark of respect, adjourned
until IL a. M, tomorrow.
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NOTHING IN REPORTED DEAL

The Cramp Company Deny the Rumor
That They Will Sell Any Interest.
Philadelphia, May 26.-The annual
meeting of the William Cramp & Sons
Ship and Engine Building company, was
held at the office of the Cramps in this
city this afternoon
1t is stated by a gentleman who was
present at the meeting that there was
no discussion whatever of the alleged
deal whereby the English ship-build-
ing firm of Vickers Sons & Maxim is to
procure an interest in the Cramp COM
pany and that there is absolutely no
ground for the rumor to that effect.
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NEGRO HANGED AND SHOT.

Salisbury, Md, May 2G-Garfeld King,
a negro, age about rs was taken from
the Jail at this place early this morning,
hanged to tree and almost shot to
pieces. He was awaiting trial on the
charge Of shooting Herman Kennedy, a
white boy about the same age as the
negro.
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squads of marines were still patrolling
the streets, gathering in the marines and
the sailors A guard of more than sew
cnty armed soldiers has been placed
around the Jail At the time this dis
patch is filed the town is comparatively
quiet, except for small groups not yet
taken in by the patrollers. but it is cur
rcntly reported that martial law will he
declared before another nightfall.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-27
COURIER FROM CARDENAs.
Says Spanish Troops Have Massed in
CnASt Cities.


Coast Cities.
Key West. Ella, May pa courier
direct from Brigadier General Cardenas
commander of the Insurgent forces in
Havana province has arrived here. He
reports that there has been no difficulty
in maintaining communication between
the coast and the interior. General Car
denas has been enrolling men at the rate
of twenty per day, most of them coming
from Havana city. The insurgent forces
in that province now number 5000, bet
ter mounted and armed than ever before.
According to the courier, the Spaniards
have massed their troops in the cities
ana on the coast, abandoning offensive
operations against the Cubans. The in
surgents are pinched for food, but will
wait eagerly for the order to cooperate
whit he United States army in Il move
ment against the Spaniards.
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IN THE HOUSE.

Public Land Grants Eulogies Upon the
Late Senator George, of Mississippi
Washington. d. c., May 25.-After the
passage of the bill granting certain
public lands to the territory of New
Mexico the house devoted to-day's ses-
sion to eulogies upon the late Senator
George, of Mississippi Those who adj
dressed the house were Messrs Catch
ings Mississippi; Ray, New York; Allen,
Mississippi; Dockery, Missouri; Viii
liams, Louisiana; Dearmond, Missouri;
Fox, Mississippi; Stallings, Alabama;
Love, Mississippi and Henry, Missis-
sippi The usual resolutions were adopt
ed, and at 1858 o'clock p. M, the house
adjourned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-27
WHoOpING COUGH.

! had little boy who was nearly
dead from an attack Of whooping cough
My neighbors recommended Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. l did not THINK
that any medicine would help him. but
after giving him a few doses OF thal
remedy l noticed an improvement, ana
one bottle cured him entirely. 1t IS the
best cough medicine | ever had IN the
house,. l.. Moore, South Burgetts-
town, Pa. For sale by j. II. Bobbitt
Henry r. Hicks and North Side Drug
Store.
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FREE PILLS.

Send your address to ii. Il. Bucklen
& Co, Chicago and get free sample
box of DIR. Kings New Life Pills. A
trial will convince you of their merits.
THESE pills are easy in action and are
particularly effective in the cure of Con-
stipation and Sick Headache For Ma
laria and Liver troubles they have been
proved invaluable. They are guaranteed
to he perfectly free from every delete
rious substance and to be purely vegeta-
BILE. They do not weaken by their ac-
ton, but by giving tone to the stomach
and bowels greatly invigorate the sys-
tenn Regular size % cents per box.
Sold by all druggists.
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CONVENTION NOTES.
CONTINUED from first pagel

committee. As soon as appointed, COY
ernor Jarvis called Il meeting, which was
held in the editorial rooms of the News
and Observer. The committee organized
hy the election of Governor Jarvis rs
chairman and ,Iosephus Daniels us secre-
tary. Ii devoted all the afternoon, going
without dinner to the work assigned
il. SIX members of the committee
onpased cooperation and three favored
H. II was nearly nine o'clock before Il
rrpou was ready for the convention.
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CRUISER LANCASTER.

Charleston. s. c.. May DC United
States cruiser Lancaster from Boston to
Key West, stopped here to-day for coal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-27

A little boy asked for a bottle Of "get
up in the morning as fast as you car"
the druggist recognized a household
name for "DeWitt's Little Early
Risers," and gave him bottle Of those
famous little pills for constipation, sick
headache, liver and stomach troubles.
Heart & Heart.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-27

The convention was fortunate IN ITS
nrrsiding officers. The party has no
ahlcr and better leaders than Colonel
Julian :. Carr and Hon. Charles Nj.
Cooke. They are wise in council and the
party would make no mistake if 1t fol-
lowed their leadership
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n II was nearly nine o'clock before Il
rrport was ready for the convention.
Tho convention was fortunate in its
nrnSidmr officers. The party has no
oblrr and better leaders than Colonel
.ulian y. Carr and Hon. Charles Nj.
Cooke. They are wise in council and the
marty would make no mistake il ii fol-
lowed their leadership.
Hon. Charles II. Aycock, who hal
hccn quite sick since his arrival on
Wednesday, had to return 60 his home
in Goldshoro yesterday morning. A tele-
gram OF regret was sent TO him by the
delegates,
II don't believe YOU are going to make
amy motion" said Sheriff John Airing
ton. Of Nash, to Mr.. Cnvington, while
the latter was occupying the floor, "Oh,
We of little faith" was Mr.. Covington's
witty response.
The ahest member of the convention
it would be difficult 10 name. 1t was u
great meeting of intellectual giants, each
measuring up with the other in charac-
ter and ability
The voice of Wayne's gifted and clo-
Quent young Democratic giant Hon. G.,
b. Aycock, was missed and here was uni
verSa regret that sickness had prevented
his presence.
The largest man in the convention was
]. G. Buxton. of Forsyth, the next larg
est was Jno. w. Thompson. of Wake.
Messrs. Rush and McAlister. both of
Randolph, divided the honorS so far as
small statues go but they are among
the best and bravest young men in the
party.
The wittiest of the delegates was per
haps the bright and genial ID. \. Coving,
ton. of Union. He could joke the con
yention into good humor ut almost any
stage of the proceedings.
The handsomeSt man in the convention
SO one prominent gentleman remarked,
was W. w. Kitchin, of Person. and this
was saying a good deal for he had to
be a mighty handsome fellow, to be even
il good average in that convention.
The wealthiest man present was per-
haps the distinguished temporary chair
man. Col juan $. Carr. of Durham,
than whom no better Democrat lives.
The ugliest man in the whole body was
oh, don't get angry. didn't mean you.
The oldest of the delegates was per-
haps Col. G. +. Grady, the distinguished
ex-Congressman from the Third district
but he is as vigorous as of yore.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-27

Nothing cures aches and pains as
quick as Goose Grease Tiniment. Guar
anteed by all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-27

Hon. Charles II. Aycock, who had
been quite sick since his arrival on
Wednesday. had to return 60 his home
in Goldshoro yesterday morning. A tele-
gram OF regret was sent TO him 10y the
delegates.
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II don't believe YOU are going TO make
any motion" said Sheriff John AIRING
ton. OF Nash, to Mr., Covington, while
the latter was occupying the floor. "Oh,
We of little faith was Mr.. Covington' $
witty response.
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The ahlest member of the convention
it would be difficult 10 name. 1t was n
great meeting of intellectual giants, each
up with the other in charac-
ter and ability
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The wealthiest man present, was per-
haps the distinguished temporary chair
man. Col. juan s. Carr. of Durham,
than whom no better Democrat lives.
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Registration Notice.

The office of the supervisors of regis
tration will be opened on the first Mon-
day in every month and the two days
Immediately following, for the purpose
registering o fany persons wl.o are quail
fled as follows:
Who shall have been a resident Of
the State for two years, Of the county
one year and of the polling precinct in
in which the electOr offers to vote four
months before any election, and shall
l We p aid, six months before any cleo
on any poll taz then due and payable,
d who can both read and write any
ction of the Constitution of 1895 sub
nitted to him by the supervisors of reg
{ ration, or can show that he owns, and
las paid all taxes collectable during the
rcyious year, on property in this State
ssessed at three hundred dollars, or,
amore. j EADDY,
Clerk of beard.
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ACETYLENE GAS.
The Lighto Of the Future

iAIL,, not be independent and own
why your own little gas plant
which win give foua times more light
than ordinary gas or electric lights at
one half the cost? Applicable for use
in churches, stores, factories, hotels,
residences and country homes; safer
than ordinary gas or kerosene lamps.
Approved by all the Boards Of Under
writer's throughout 4he ffinited States.
We want a first class agent in every
town. Write for catalOuge and
prices.
THE AcETYLENE GAS MACHINE Co.,
Akron, Ohio.
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not unlike Judah 2. Benjamin.
was elected sponsor of the camp.
At the meeting next week, Miss
Jacobs will present to her camp a
flag, the selection of which shows
admirable tast on the part of the
beautiful young sponsor. The
banner is made of silk, one side
being the last Confederate battle
flag, with the following inscription
in gold letters: Scamp James Nc
Cutchen, No. So. U. S. c. "" the
reverse side of the flag being a
blue back ground with the coat OF
arms of South Carolina and the
inscription as above. The presen
tation will be publicly made, and
the presentation speech will be
made by Col. ]. Z, Dunlop. Com
mandant Lesesne will respond on
part Of the camp.
Though one OF the youngest
cain ps in the Stale, "James Nc
Cutchen" has large roll, and will
be we'll represented in Charleston
at the reunion in April. Several
of its member have signified an
intention of attending the reunion
already, and it is thought that
many others Will 90.
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Foreclosure Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSBURG.

AS agent for Whaley and Rivers Of
Charleston S. C. Twill sci! before the
court house door in kingstree S. G. on
the l4th day Of April next. Within
the legal hours for making public
sales to the highest bidder for cash
under prayer Of sale ina chattel mort
gage made by F L Shirer, to Whaley
and Rivers on the Sth day of February
1894. One black colored mule
named "Ben', one red colored cow, al:
so one brlndled colored yearling and
one white and brown yearling. This
property in the meantime may be
seen at the residence of F L Shirer In
said county.
S Mob SCOTT
Mar. 3Oth, 1898. Agent
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Foreclosure Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY oE WILLIAMSBURG.

As agent for Whaley & Rivers
of Charleston s C, will sell before
the Court House door in Kingstree
S C, on the 14th day of April next
within the legal hours for making
public sales, to highest bidder for
cash, under prayer of sale in a chat
tie mortgage made by A B NC
Donald to Whaley & Rivers dated
7th Nov. 1894. One dark colored
mare mule named "Dolly", two red
cows and calves, cows marked with
pail-handle in one ear and crop and
under bit in the other; one red hei-
fer yearling, unmarked. This pro-
perty in the mean time may be
seen at the residence of A b Nc
Donald in said county,
s Mob SCOTT,
march 80, 1898. Agent.
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Wanted.

An honest, intelligent, energetic
sober man; one who means bust
ness, to sell and collect for the Sin
ger Sewing Maching company In
the lower part of williamsburg
county. The business insnres good
results to tue right sort Of men
Others are doing well, why not
you.
Applicants must be able to fur
nish horse, harness anda $500 bond.
The bond may be either personal OF
in a security company. For fur
ther information write to the un-
dersigned, who will be glrd to talk
with you personally about the mat
ter.
R. NJ. SQUIRES,
Georgetown, 8. c.
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CITATION.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSBURG.
BY E. NJ. SMITH ESQUIRE,

ffoDaCe JuuSe.
WHEREAS II. S. Staggers has made
suit to me-, to grant him letters Of ad-
ministration of the Estate Of and effrtr
of James Nelson these are therefore
to cite and admonish all and singulae
the kindred the creditors of the said
James Nelson, deceased, that they be
andappear before me. in the Court Of
Probate. to be held at Kingstree S. G..
on April 9th after publication thereof
ut IL o'clock in the forenoon, to show
cause, if any they have, why the said
administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand. this 26th day
of Mar. Ammo Domini, 1898.
Published on the 3llh day Of Mar.
1898 in the County Record.
~ L. NJ. SMITH,
It. p. Nv. c.
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1.-THE LOST CAUSE"
Fires of Patriotism Still Burn in Old
Williamsburg,


williamsburg,
A correspondent writing in the
Columbia Register from King
stree last week said:
Camp Presley, o. G. V. held a
meeting recently at which dele,
gates were elected to the annual
reunion which takes place in
Charleston this month. Camp
Presley is one of the oldest
camps in the state, and few, ii
any, of the county camps in South
Carolina have larger rolls than
that of The camp of Williamsburg
County. at the organization OF
the camp several years ago, MIR. D
f.. Gordon was chosen as comman
dant and Mr. E. p. Montgomery
was elected adjutant of the camp.
and these two gentlemen have
held their respective Offices con-
tiuuously since that time.
| At the meeting some days ago,
the following gallant eS-Coneder-
! ates were chosen to represent the
camp at the Charleston reunion;
D. E. Gorden, J. E. Dunlop, j. A.
McElveen, S. j. Taylor, William
Epps, }. NJ. Footman, w. j. Fer
rel, Z. NJ. Smith, A. w. FlagIer
and George j. Graham.
At the same meeting Miss Mary
McCutchen, a daughter of the late
James McCutchen, was chosen
sponsor for the camp. This latter
honor could not have been bestow-
ed upon a more worthy daughter
of the late Confederacy, and mem
ory of no more worthy a ''Confed'
could have been honored than
that which was honored by Miss
McCutchen's election.
Last fall, by the strenuous efforts
of some of the young men Of Will
liamsburg Co unity, camp of Sons
of Veterans was organized at this
place. and today it has a very
large membership. The regular
quarterly meeting Of this camp
will be held IN the court house next
Monday afternoon, and at that
meeting delegates 10 the reunion
will be elected.
At the request of several young
men here, on the eighth day of last
November Col. "Jimmle" Arm
strong came up from Charleston
and delivered before the sons OF
veterans at this place most elo-
quent address, as did Revs. .SP. H.
Elwell and j. E. Dunlop, Of this
county, and at that meeting a
Camp OF Sons of Confederate Vet
Grams was organized. Mr..
Charles j. Lesesn e, one Of Kings
trees foremost business men, u
son of the late MaJ. II. Harry
Lesesne, of Clarendon County was
chosen as commandant, and Mr..
Louis j. Bristow, a son Of the late
James T. Bristow, of Darlington
was elected adjutant of the camp,
which was named scamp James
McCutchen," in honor of that late
distinguished citizen of this coun-
ty.
At a subsequent meeting Of the
camp of Sons of Confederate Vet
erans, Miss Eta Jacobs, a daugh
ter of MIR. Louis Jacobs, ga man