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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-16
FACTS. ABOUT TIE MAsCOTTE.
Wandcrcr Goes With Supplies for Gomez
and his People

Tampa. Fla. Aug. 15.-It was an
nounced somewhere today that the Mas
cote would sail for Havana tonight. At
the office of the steamship company
today it was said that the boat WIS now
performing Il mail contract between this
city and Key West and whenever the
department ordered the se4See extended
to Havana the boat would go, but not
before. The announcement has caused
a food of inquiry from all over the coun-
try from people who are anxious to go
To Havana. The order may come before
the boat sails tomorrow night.
The Rita sailed for Porto Rico this
morning. and the Wanderer crossed the
bar early on her way to Cuba with sup
plies for General Gomez and his people
The Fifth cavalry left tonight for Hunts
vile. Ala. General Snyder left with
his headquarters for the same place ac-
companied by Company +. Of the Fifth
Maryland, which is his body guard.
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BEATS TIE KLONDIKE.

Mr.. \. &. Thomas, of Marysvillc, Tex,
has found n more valuable discovery
than has yet been made in the klondike.
For years he suffered untold agony from
consumption, accompanied by hemorrhag-
es; and was absolutely cured by DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs and Colds. He declares that
gold is of little value in comparison with
this marvellous cure; would have it, even
if il cost n hundred dollars ii bottle
Asthma. Bronchitis and all throat anl
lung affections are positively cured by
Dir. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption. Trial bottles free at any drug
store. Regular size soc. and 500.
Guaranteed to cure or price refunded.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-16
The PROTECTED RAILWAY
MESSRS. MACLEARY AND GALLOWAY
HERE IN CONNECTION WHIT.
Win Run Through One Of The Most Fertile Sec
tons Of the S,ate--Al the Capital Neces-
sary for Its Construction Subscribed.

Messrs. ]. II. Maclcary, of Suffolk,
\. c., are in the city on business con
nectcd with the perfected railway from
Goldshoro to pantego, which was men
toned n few days ago.
When seen last night in regard to the
road the gentlemen stated that there was
no doubt MS to its construction. Said
Mr.. Maclcary: 1.-THE capital necessary
To the construction of the line has al
ready been subscribed and corps will
he put in the field Immediately, probably
this week to make the preliminary sur
Ney. While we are glad to have people
along the line take stock in the road it
is not Mt all necessary to its construc-
ton. We are not asking Il cent from
the counties through which the road will
run.
THE towns on the line. so far as de-
tcrmincd ut present, will be Godsboro
Farmvilc. Snow Hill. Washington and
Pantego. The country along the line
is one of the most fertile portions of the
State. 1t is rapidly developing as a
fine tobacco growing section and mas
always been Il good cotton producer. 1t
has needed nothing but facilities for
marketing to make it Il rich truck pro-
ducer. Our line will give quick ana
direct access to Norfolk and thence to
northern markets In addition to the
large agricultural output of the section
there is a great deal of fine timber IN
easy reach of the line. a rapid devel-
opment of the country for which the
road will serve as an artery is sure to
follow its completion
'rake for instance the town of Snow
Hill. At present it has a population of
only about 500 and is - or Is miles from
the nearest railway shipping point. But
/ have already had Il communication
from parties who wish to establish there
Il large veneering establishment for the
manufacture of crates, etc. There are
vast quantities of gum timber in the
country around and the timber is OF no
use whatever for other purposes but can
he utilized in this way. Parties are
also taking steps to establish a bank.
mention these things us indications OF
what the road will do for the counties
it traverses.
THE country is, for the most part.
level and the cost of grading will be
comparatively small. There will be no
deep cuts at all on the line"
Capt. Galloway spoke in equally hope
full terms of the enterprise. The busi-
ness ON which the gentlemen came to
the city was satisfactorily arranged.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-16
SPECIAL EXCURSION TRAIN TO
TIE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHAU
TAUQUA, SHELBY, \. G.

On account of the Sunday School
Chautauqua. Shelby. n. c.. August 9th
1905 the Scahoard Air Line will run Il
special train from Weldon, n. G.. leaving
at 600 II. H.. and passing Raleigh nj
900 a. m. arriving at Shelby, y. G
400 p. m. August 23rd.
Tickets will he sold TO Shelby at rate
Of one fare for the round trip. Rate
from Raleigh for the round trip sos
Tickets to be sold August 22nd and 2itI
inclusive limited TO September 9TH, ant
within II radius Of 100 miles Of Shelby
tickets will be sold August 9th ans
2Sth. limited to September 9th, 1898,
For further information call on,
II. $. Lizard,
Soliciting Passenger Agent.
AUGUST rs Of
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-16
RELIEF IN SIX HOURS.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis.
eases relieved in six hours 10y New
Great South American Kidney Cure. "
1t is II great surprise on account of its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male or
female. Relieves retention Of water al
most Immediately. If you want quick re-
lief and cure this is the remedy. Sold
by Heartt 81 Heartt, druggists, Raleigh,
y. G..
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RUCKLEN'S ARNlCA SALvE.

THE BEST SALVE In the world TO
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rhcum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilbains, Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed TO
give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box.
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
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FIRED ON THE OFFICER

George Franklin, negro desperate.
was arrested on Sunday afternoon after
an exciting chase during which he fred
on Officer Thompson. The negro outran
the officer, but was halted at the point
Of pistol by Mr.. fairfield. and lodged
in jail. There are nine cuses against
him, including highway robbery, larceny
and carrying concealed weapons.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-16
ERROR IN TRANSMISSION.
Article III Of the Protocol is Given Cor
rectly Below

Washington, Aug. 15.-Owing to an
error in transmission, Article III Of the
full text of the peace procotol as cabled
from Madrid was not given with ac-
curacy. The next of this article is real
~ as follows:
Article III.-Thc United States will
occupy and hold the city, bay and har-
Dor of Manila, pending the conclusion
of Il treaty of peace which shall deter
mine the control. disposition and gov
crnment of the Philippines.
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WANTED-On Is to 20 horse engine,
second hand, horizontal centre crank;
also one 20 inch head surface plancr,
and one 1 sided g inch mou!der, all second
hand and must be i'll good condition
Address Box IS, Sanford. y. G.
Amr 1G 1t
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Business Notices.
STRAYED

From my house this morning n large fine
speckled female pointer with black head
and ears, one large black spot on shout
der. She is very timid. Answers to name
"l.ill.' Suitable reward for her return.
S-lG-3t w. Il. FOSTER,
At Lee x Latta's.
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MALE HELP WANTED.

Government -positi0ns.-D prepare
for any civil service examination without
our illustrated catalogue of information;
sent free. Columbian Correspondence
College, Washington, ID. G.
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1t Is not chance, but merit, that has
placed
ROYSTER'S CANDY
on so firm basis Of public confidence.
PHYSICIAN WANTED.

TO take charge of practice for next
two months. Must have passed State
Board. Recent graduate preferred. Ap-
ply at Observer Office; giving reference.
S-1l-fw
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-16
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEET
ING.

The Executive committee of the Board
of trustees of y. and NJ. College met
last night in the Agricultural building.
Nothing but routine business was trans
acted No changes in the positions of
subordinatcs were made so il was stated.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-16
UNIVERSITY SCHOOL,
IL .uI-.. NInrrrnA n -

Prepares boys and girls for college,
university and for business. Thorough
music course. Send for catalogue.
w. V. BOYLE. \. b., Principal.
Rocky Mount, \. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-16

WORK WANTED.-A teacher. col eye
man. experienced in graded, high school
and business school work, desires posi-
ton rs teacher or book keeper. Strong
endorsements Address X. T., Wilson
y. c.
Aug. 16 St.
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GENERAL LEE FOR SENATOR.
He Will Enter the Senatorial Race il
Virginia.

Washington, Aug. 15.-The Post to-
morrow will say:
General Fitzhugh Lee will enter the
Senatorial race in Virginia This am
n0uncemcnt can be made without any
qualification. 1t is authorized by Gen
eral Zee himself. who last night directed
the following statement to Il representa-
tive of the Post.
Upon being asked the question as to
his future intentions and approaching the
interest felt in the matter throughout
Virginia, General Lee said:
81 shall be candidate for the United
States Senate.
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FOR SALE

A suitable lot for cotton warehouse
(any size adjoining the Southern rail
way cotton platform, opposite Davic st.
J. NJ. BROUGHTON & co.
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Nature has demonstrated that only the
fit survive. Our thirty years. o: sue
cessful business prove that
ROYSTER'S CANDY
is a survival Of tho fittest
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-16

Why is it that but few married men
ever pity old bachelors?
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-11-19
AN ELOPEMENT TRAGEDY.
xhs Young Lochlnvsr OF an Iowa Elops
mcnt Killed by the Father Of
His Intended Bride.

st. Paul, Minn., Nov. 15.-A Webster
City Qa.) special says: A murder re.
sulting from an elopement occurred
Monday night near Thor. Anna Swan.
son left home in the evening and
Joined F. T.. Freiderlckson, her be-
throthed. They went south in bug.
gy, intending to be married. Her
father had forbidden her going with
Freiderickson, and repeatedly ordered
him from the house. As soon as his
daughters departure was discovered
her father started in pursuit. He
overlook them, and when he demand
ed the girl, Freiderickson opened fire
with a revolver. Swanson had his
rifle in the buggy, and with the first
shot he fired. instantly killing Freid.
erickson. Swanson was not hurt, but
took his, daughter and weAt to the
nearest Justice Of the peace, where he
gave himself up. It is reported that
the girls mind il failing.
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-11-19
POINTED PARAGRAPHS
Some short Sentences Con,,,
Trnths Which We All
Recognize.

Cupid has snap when he encoun..
idle brain. SNeounters 40
ket.shopping is about the mil. :, ,
men indulge in. viz only Kind
Some wives prepare for war nv ,;o.
their husband pockets. y ''nlag
ANY. man who will enlist to get au,r.
his wlfe's mother is a coward. away IRON
Marriages may be made in Heaven h,.
there will always be a few doubters teu' OUT
Political economy is the art Of sett;n, q.
most votes for the least money. ee'''ls tas
Lots of friends are retained bv M. 49,.
ing the smart things we might have aS. s.;s NY
Education benefits man but e little ;sIu y sI..
unable to recognize an opportunity wh4n h. ,t IL u
meets it. "nen ne
The possibilities of penitentiarv ,en.,,.
are about the only thing that can ni1ute ada ~
the dangers of football. "n aud 10
It's sometimes difficult for Girl n g.
her ideal man, but she's nearly alwavs :" ,rN ,,na
ing to accept a substitute. wills
A man may be the moneyed factor d,,r;n,
the engagement, but after marriage a1'ths n.y.
woman always appoints herself cashier .ue W
Chicago Evening News. "'A'e''-
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-11-19
AMERICAN MATCHES.
Arrsngements Made to Start . Mammoth
Factory In Dresden, ssxony, by et;
tho Diamosd 90.

Akron, o., Nov. 15.-Mr. O. C. Bar
ber, president of the Diamond Match
Co., who recently retuped from Eu.
rope, makes the statement that ar.
rangements have been concluded with
the German imperial government by
which mammoth new match factory
will be erected by the Diamond Co., III
the fatherland. The plant will be To-
Gated at Dresden. This makes the
fourth factory which the Diamond
company has established in Europe in
the past few years. ',,'
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-11-19
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Cleaned By Telegraph and Mail
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

PERSONAL AND POLITICAL
The kaiser will visit Spain on his re
turn from Palestine.
TIE president called a meeting o
the cabinet on the 9th. The session
presumably was to discuss the news
from Paris and the situation in Cuba.
THE Madrid correspondent of the
London Daily Mail stated that Bel
gian syndicate, under the presidency
of King Leopold, of Belgium, had Of
fered to lease the Philippines under
Spanish sovereignty, paying Spain q
large rent
A WASHINGTON dispatch stated that
whatever may be the view Of Europe
in regard to the significance of the
elections in the United States, 1t is the
set purpose of President Mckinley to
continue to press his demand for the
cession of the Philippine islands to the
United States, and he will not be
frightened into withdrawing his de.
mands by any representation that
combined Europe might make.
The report Of Maj Gen. Miles, COM
manding the United States army, was
made public on the 10th. 1t treats of
the late war; quotes all the official dis
patches sent, generalizes upon the re-
suits and makes many recommended
tions for the improvement of the mill
tary service. There is an entire alb.
sence of any direct criticism.
The joint high commission appointed
to confer on questions at issue between
this country and the Dominion of Can
ada met at Washington on the 10th.
1t was believed that their business
would soon be concluded and that
a formal treaty covering all the
points decided with regard to closer
relations between Canada and the
United States will result.
A COMPLIMENTARY banquet to Gen.
Miles was given at the Waldorf-Astoria
hotel. New York, on the night of the
llth. Leading politicians, military,
naval and business men were present
to the number of 700. Gen, Miles
spoke of the recent war with Spain.
ApJT. GEN. CoRBTN made his annual
report to the secret tary of war on the
11th. 1t contained much of a stats.
tical nature about the army of the
United States, including the regular
and volunteer branches.
A WASHINGTON special to the New
York Herald stated that United States
Senator Mcmillan, of Michigan, is to
succeed Secretary Hay as ambassador
to Great Britain and that Gov. Pingree
will appoint Secretary of War Alger
to fill McMillan's place as senator.
A MOVEMENT is on foot among prom.
inent army officers who took part in
the recent war with Spain to have
President Mckinley appoint strictly
military board to make history rec
ord of the war for the war department
and to discover any mistakes made, so
that they can be prevented in the fu-
ture.
A MONUMENT to Schiller. the German
poet, was unveiled in St. Louis on the
18th. Turner and German societies,
e. A. r. posts and others participated
in the ceremonies.
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-11-19
THE LOGGING PROBLEM.
Rival Chippewa Delegations from Mime.
sofa viii Present the Logging
Problem at Washington.

Washington, Nov. 1.-two delega-
tions of Chippewa Indians of Mime
sofa are expected to be here by the
opening of congress for hearings on
the logging problem in their reserva-
ton. They represent factions. One is
coming to oppose eapresent system
Of timber disposition and to Ask tc
have timber estimating stopped, as -
much waste of money. 1t is UNDER
stood that many want portion of all
timber sold under advertisement an
nually. The other delegation is ex-
lpected to seek continuance of the es-
sential features of the, present meth
ods. ~ \ HI
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-11-19
Mary Was q Mineralorist.

A teacher in one of the local schools v,.
instructing class of small children in mn' %r'
eralogy the other day, enIeavoring to MAKE 'Iaa
clear to their young minds what mineraI ,nu~I
really is: Standing before them, she es,a bepan +,
in her clear voice: "A mineral is an sar incr.
gan,c, HOMOGENEOUS substance Of definite,
sition found in nature. Do you understarnd
me! Come now, you have ali seen minerals
And your mothers and fathers have toI5
you the names Of them, haven't thew? T Of
course, they have. Now, can any one NJ oi
you tell me the names Of three minerals
There was no response, and she continnci.
4 Have NOT some Of you been out and Seer
minerals on exhibition" One little airI M
raised her hand. II thought SO. Mary viii vii
rame three minerals. Mary arose, and.
"Apollinaris, Vichy and seltzer. .'-Ches-
90 Chronicle.
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-11-19

NIKoLA TESLA, the electrician, in a
newspaper interview at New York, de-
scribed an application of electricity
whereby one man can CONTROL with
absolute exactitude, the movements OF
any vessel, balloon or land vehicle at
any distance that may be desired.
From station on shore or from the
deck of vessel under way q torpedo
boat, equipped with Mr.. Tesla's con.
trolling device, may be propelled
against the side of hostile vessel at
any point within the range OF the vision
OF the operator or any distance, II II
were possible to accurately locate tue
position Of the vessel
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-11-19
SIISCMLANEOr-A

GEN. D. W. FLAaLER. chief of the
bureau Of ordnance, has made his
annual report to the secretary of war.
It shows that there was expended by
his department during the fiscal year
ended June 80, 1893. s7.34s, ,795.
A DISPATCH from Toledo, O., stated
that fishermen from Green island said
that small schooner went down in
the south passage during storm and
six men and woman were drowned.
The vessel was supposed to have been
coal or stone coaster from Detroit or
Cleveland.
The navy department has decided
thata court of inquiry shall be held to
determine whether the abandonment
OF the Maria Teresa at sea was justifi-
able, and IL not who was responsible.
In a fire at the Idaho hotel at Wal
lace, Ida. the night clerk and waiter
were suffocated to death.
A FIRE which started in the town
hall at Covington, La, destroyed three
blocks OF buildings Loss. 800, 900.
A TRAIN on the Lehigh Valley road
crashed into another train going the
opposite way on the same rails, be-
tween Newport and Fairview, Pa, and
five trainmen were killed and four
others badly injured. One of the
trains had orders to take a switch, but
the breaks refused to work and the
engineer lost control OF the train.
The passengers were badly shaken up
WRECKERs who arrived at Nassau, N.
p, on the 1lth brought with them
stores from the stranded vessel off Cat
island, which established beyond a
doubt that she is the Infanta Maria
Teresa. As the vessel is looked upon
as being a derelict the wreckers
claimed the right to seize the stores
which can be saved. The vessel lies
between two reefs, on smooth bottom.
The Dali. two-masted schooner,
loaded with Christmas trees, was
wrecked on the beach at Glencoe, ILL.,,
on the 10th and her crew of about five
were supposed to have perishcd.
THE big whalebsck barge No. 104,
owned by the American Steel Barge
company. parted her tow line In Cleve.
lsud 70 harbor during a gale and at
once drifted against the west break,
water. All attempts to get . line to
her from the tugs were in vain and,
after pounding against the breakwater
TOR several hours, she finally went to
the bottom. Six men, composing the
crew OF the barge, were rescued by the
ife-saving crew with much dif3culty.
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-11-19

A PHILADELPHIA lady. who is fond
of pets has concluded to establish a
canine cemetery where valued animals
may be respectfully inferred at life's
close. The ground selected is in New
Jersey, and can be reached by trolley
ears. 1t will be decorated with trees
and ornamental plants, orders having
been al ready given for number Of
dogwood trees and dogtooth violets
Every animal INFERRED must have its
name on a headstone. IT,.
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-11-19

A TRUST OF Chinese laundrymen is
the latest. 1t is called the Dop Song
Kong Sow. and it has its tentac)es
wrapped around more than 1000 Chi.
nese lanndrymen in Greater New York
Gradually the movement to amalga-
mate the Chinese laundry men is spread
ing. and the organization in New York
is practically the home organization
OF a combination that has branches
in every large city in the country.
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-11-19

An Anglo American float, emb.ematic
Of an alliance, was the feature Of the
lord mayors show in London this year.
As it passed through the streets
the float was greeted with cheers and
loud applause. Not less significant
was the position of the American flag
in the lines of bunting stretched from
side to side of streets, through which
the procession passed. In nearly every
instance the United States and British
eusigns hung together in the center
OF strings of flags. Above the draped
wheels Of the car appeared the de.
signs, Hail Columbian and "Rule
Britanniaw
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-11-19

In spite OF the fact that there is q
federal law prohibiting trusts the
New York Herald says, new ones are
being formed every day and those now
in existence have an aggregate capital
ization Of 81, 7O2, 76s, 900. Almost every
branch Of manufacturing business now
has its trust, which controls both out
put and prices. Within the last six
months articles OF incorporation have
been taken ont by more than 100 COM
panies Of abnormal capitalization,
which are designed to concentrate the
business of scattered companies in
various fields OF industry.
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-11-19

TIE yearly report of pork packing
in the west by the Cincinnati Price
Current shows that during the Il
mouths ended with October 81 there
were 1850 900 hogs slaughtered by
western packers, whereas, during the
year ended with October 81. 1898, the
numb was 1855 600. so that in five
years the increased slaughteriug has
been nearly 100 per cent.
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-11-19

T. V. PowDERLY, the commissioner
general of immigration, in his annual
report to the secretary Of the treas
ury. gives tie total number Of immi-
grants who arrived in the United
States during the last fiscal year as
229, 299 a decrease as compared with
the fiscal year 1897 of 1858. OF the
whole number over IA years of age, L.
4l6 could not write and 43,057 could
neither read nor write.
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-11-19
viii Form Nh Assov,at,o..

Chicago, Nov. 15.--The members Of
the Illinois naval reserve who took
part in the war with Spain, either on
battleships, auxiliaries or blockadine
fleets, including the tars of the sec.
ond battalion from Moline, Quincy and
Alton, have taken steps to organize
the Illinois Naval Veteran association.
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-11-19

ONE of the most striking paragraphs
in the annual report of the commits
sioner of navigation is that con tanning
the statement that at the end of the
current fiscal year June 80, lS99) New
York will be the first seaport of the
world, position that has for centuries
been held by London.
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-11-19
The Imperial Piigrims st Malta,

Va'eta, Island Of Malta, Nov. IS
The imperial yacht 1Iohenzollern
with the German emperor and empress
on board, arrived here, escorted BY
the German warship Hela ana the
British torpedo boat destroyers Ar
dent and Ranshec. The forts and
ships exchanged salutes with tho Ho.
hensollsrn, "a. 4