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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-25
STANDING OF TIE CLUBS.

The trap-shooting at the State Fair
at Raleigh, October 24th-29th, is without
cost. John Parker, the noted wing shot.
will be in charge. Gentlemen are invit-
cd to bring their own guns, but if not
will be supplied with first-class ones.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-25
THE HISTORY PRIZE CONTESTS

Many who applied to enter these con
tests have not perfected their application
according to the rules. The contests will
not be continued open longer than Octo-
Der 10, 1898.
This is the most interesting literary
contest ever had among the young peo-
pie of North Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-25
THE DOCKERY FAMILY.
A Richmond County Republican Offers
to Dump Then all in Wake County.
Rockingham, n. c., Sept. %.

Rockingham, " c.. Sept. %.
To the Republicans of Wake county:
The Republicans of Richmond county
defeated Claudius Dockery for the nomi-
nation for the House of Representatives
in their convention on the Doth, and !
notice that you have not yet held your
convention. So il you want Claudius
to run in your county along with Ollie
I think you can secure his services
We will send you the balance of the
family as soon as they come out for
other offices and the people have q
pass at them.
Yours truly,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-25

weaknesses and irregularities of women
may be recognized by certain unfailing
symptoms. Backache, headache, bearing
down pains, irritability and extreme nerv-
BUSINESS indicate arrangement of the
delicate female organism. Bradfeld's Fee
male Regulator is the standard remedy for
characteristic diseases of women.
Sold by druggists at $500 per bottle.
THE BRkDFIELD REGULATOR CO., Atlanta, Go
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-25

One Minute Cough Cure surprises peo-
pie by its quick cures and children may
take it in large quantities without the
least danger. 1t has won for itself the
best reputation of any preparation used
to-day for colds, Group, tickling in the
throat or obstinate coughs. j. Hal Bob
bitt and Henry T. Hicks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-25

Raleigh will be gay during the State
Fair. The theatrical attractions all the
week will be of the best. The noted
Wilbur Opera Company all the week, De-
tober 24-29.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-25
SHIP MONUMENT FUND.

This years State fair is going to be a
hummer Let's all meet each other there
October 24-29.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-25

W. It. LONGI
(What has Wake county done that
anybody should want thus to afhict it?-
Editor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-25
j. w. A1W AFTER.
September a, 1898.

81 will be glad if you will ask in your
paper every Populist. Democratic and
Independent paper in the district to print
my announcement"
Mr.. Atwater returned to Chatham yes
aterday afternoon, after having had a
conference with many Of the Wake coun-
ty Middle of the Road Populists.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-04
ENGLAND'S
INTENTIONS.
Spaniards Disposed to
Dlstrust Them.
WOULD PROTECT CHINESE
Offer ScornfulIy Rejected When Re-
ceived at Madrid.
FEAR DEHP-LAID VACCINATION.

Madrid. May 4.--The Official account OF
Captain General Augustus communica-
tion as to the offer OF the British consul
at Manila to place the Chinese IN the
Philippines under the protection OF the
British flag says: Captain General
Augusti wired that the British consul
called upon him TO say that he would
take the Chinese subjects In the Philip
pines under the British flag I'm order TO
safeguard their lives and property. The
captain general added that number of
rich and influential Chinese at Manila
had assured him that they were salts
fled with the protection OF Spain. The
secretary OF the colonies replied that
there was no reason TO accept the pro-
tectorate which the British consul wished
TO exercise. The British consul's offer
has been communicated to the powers.
The government apparently sees deep
laid machiration on the-bart OF Great
Britain. for the official note says: This
news caused surprise. although people
are accustomed TO the methods OF those
who direct British interests"
The question is asked: What can be
the object OF the British request? China
is not In a position to expect this or any
other protectorate, but the British take
IL upon themselves TO be'the protectors
of the celestial empire against French.
Russian and German ambitions. with a
view undoubtedly to acquire a new title
by the protection OF the Chinese in the
philippines. The Spanish government
cannot accept the role offered II. and re-
jects the propositions. at the same time
informing the powers who are disposed
TO allow Great Britain to protect China
that they have squadrons in the far
east themselves for that purpose"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-04

Washington. May 4.-The president has sent
long list Of army nominations to Congress
Among the civilians are Fitzhugh Lee. Rep
resentstive Wheeler Of Alabama. J. III. Wilson
OF Delaware and Senator sewell Of New
Jersey. all 10 be major-generals.
CUBAN EXPEDITION.
Jacksonville. Fin, May A special to tho
Times Union and Citizen from Key West. via
Tampa. says:
TIE government tug Leyden left Key West
mt l o'clock yesterday afternoon carrying a
Cuban expedition under Government aus
pices, TO establish communication with the
Cuban forces in Havana province. The expe-
dition is commanded by Lieutenant Colonel
Beldemere Acosta. Under him are Laurine
Prado and Ambrosio DIaz. veteran officers,
and three other Cubans. All are thoroughly
familiar with the entire province Of Havana.
Colonel Acosta formerly commanded cav
airy troop In the western part of Havana
province and Is a man OF extraordinary dar-
ing and energy. With yesterdays expedition
go 200 carefully selected horses and guam
tity Of provisions. A landing will he effected
at night at thoroughly safe place already
selected. Acosta and Disz will ride at once
to the interior, where they will join Acosta' $
old command, and from this camp the i'm
portant dispatches Will be carried to all parts
OF western Cuba. Other Cnbans Of the party
expect TO be aolo 10 establish line Of COM
munication from the coast TO the interior.
The expedition will be landed under the
direction of J. II. Cartaya and was fitted out
by GenersA Emilio Nunez
Another expedition conveying dispatches TO
General Gomez will land ON the north coast
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-04

Earned runs-Washingtons, 2; Bos-
tons, 4. Stolen bases-Long. Duffy,
Brown. Home run--Doyle. Double
play-Tenny to Lowe First base on
by pitched ball--Coilins. Struck out
BY Amols. 2; by Willis. 8. Wild pitch
Amole. Time hours. Umpires--
Curry and Snyder
The Harvards lost to the Lafayette
college boys through wretched errors in
the field, 3 to 1. A three base hit In the
first brought In three runs for the visit
ors.
The Pawtuckets won yesterdays game,
$ TO 3. through the inability OF the New
Bedtords TO hit McCafferty oppertunely.
The home teams score was swollen BY
the visitors throwing the ball around
Hike schoolboys in the last innings.
The Brooklyn and Philadelphia teams
started 70 play two games yesterday af-
ternoon. The first resulted In q victory
for the Brooklyns. TO 6. but only fouy
innings OF the second game were played
when Umpire Connolly called the game
on account Of darkness. The score at
that time stood ~ to in favor OF the
Philadelphias.
The Cleveland and st. Lsuis teams
played two games before about 100 peo-
pie. and the Clevelands won. SO, 3-2.
The Louisvilles pounded Briggs OF the
Chicagos oil ever the field In the sixth
and eighth. and puIles an almost Iosf
game out Of the IRE by one run--lo too
Gardner pitched good game for the
Pittsburgs and ielded his position well
but his support was slow. The men be-
hind Dwyer Of the clncinnatis. on the
whole. were snappy and quick. and they
won by 5 TO 2
The baseball season opened in Bur
llnGton. VT. with an easy shutout Of the
Rates college nine by the university
of Vermont
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-04

islands. return them. keep them. sell them
or barter them. Implying that America
has only to speak and no one will ven
ture to dispute her right to dispose OF her
lawful prize as she ohoossx.
! The paper says IL much fears that this
view will entail diagreeabIe surprises,
adding:
I'm entering European politics. sthe
United states will probably discover that
tness simple ideas of doing what you
wiIf,ssith POUR own have become obsolete
in fcdyopelisrna first symptoms are likely
to- hs 1fnriSedty nm increase OF Che anti
A merican pressure. which. II Great Brit
ain could be counted on 10 join In IL.
would speedily lead tointergsntion In be-
After pointing out the futility of ex,
pecting GREAT Britain to join In such a
movement ard ths probability OF at.
tempts upon the part OF the continental
powers at the CLOSE Of the war to prevent
the United states from holding the Phil
ippine islands. the Gazette remarks:
The natural tendency of all this Is to
bring the United States and Great Brit
ain together ana we hope IL will Do fos-
tered by the statesmen. and by revival
OF the arbitration treaty at the first op.
poItuuity
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-04

Thess dispatches were cabled to London
by the colonial authorities here. The
Alert will return 10 Santiago de Cuba
with the Pallas, now at Port Antonio.
The colonial authorities are absolutely
reticent as to the contents
OF the dispatches and the reasons
for the movements of the war
ships. But she story told the Associated
Press correspondent at the Jamaica Club
today WAS that the British consul MIR.
Il. w. Ramsden. had beon attacked In
the consulate by u mob, whereupon he
fsll on the crown, killed o Spsniard and
has been Imprisoned. These statements.
however are not verified. Mr.. hamsden
In partner In the firm Of Brooks Bros.
and Is regarded as man OF vigorous ana
even Violent character.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-04
YG
STORY UNTRUE

London, May 4---The reports in cucu-
iation at Gibraltar that Senor Morer,
the Spanish minister for tbs colonies,
and Marshal Martinez de Campos, the
been assassiuatcd are unfounded. In-
quiries show that passenger who nr-
rived there from Spain yesterday after.
noon brought the rumor that Senior
Moret and Marshal Campos had been
murdered, and that Prem Ter SAgasta bnd
sought refuge In the British EN- hassy at
Madrid. 1hs dispatches sent from
of Senior Sagasta and Marshal Campos
and show conolusiv~ly that there Is no
truth In the reports.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-04
A PARDON FOR
CAPTAIN HART

Washington, May t.-Ths president an
nounoed today ne would shortly pardon
Capt. John ID. Hart of tae hlibuster,ng
steamer Laurads. now serving two
years sentence in the psnitentiary for his
Cuban filibnsterinR operations. A dele
CATION from the House comprising Repre-
sentative Young, McLeer and Bingham
ofssPennsylvania, and Cummings +. Nc
Clellan OF New York, called on the presi-
dent TO urge pardon. The president. while
aot, gave assurance that pardon would
be forthcoming.
Mrs. Hart, the tilibustering captains s
wife. awaited the party In tho east room
and when informed of the presidents as
snrauces, fexpressed her gratitude though
disappointed that Immediate pardon was
not 10 be- had.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-04
officers Examined.

The regiinental officers, or rather some
of them, recently appointed, were exam
ined yesterday by Mai. Heintzemonn,
United States army. post surgeon at Port
Adams. The frst officer to be ex-
ami ned was Maj. Lester S. Hill who
has bsen appointed chief SURGEON Of the
volunteer regiment. 1he cfficers that
have been examined will be mustered into
tbe service at once by Capt. Murray.
u. s. army. Tomorrow Maj. Heintye-
mann, together with Dr. n. Darrell Harvey
OF Providence. and DIR. B. n. Robinson, of
Wakefield. will bo at the camp OF in
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-04
BRITISH CONSUL
KILLS A SPANIARD

Kingston. May 4.-Troutls OF n serious
nature Is threatening British Interests at
Santiago de Cuba. The British third
class cruissr Pearl is now there. and
within "a hours the British third -class
will probably be at Santiago CO Cuba.
Tse Alert it now appcarA was accom-
panied to Santiago by the Pearl. and the
Alert was sent back with dispatches re-
gaTded by the British consul reing too
important TO trust to tie censored cable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-04
SAGASTA CABINET
MAY RESIGN

Madrid, May 4.--10 ANA riot has
occurred at Talavera. The railroad sta.
tion was seized, the cars were burned
and several houses were set on fire.
A state of siege has been declared at Gi-
jon, a fortified seaport on the bay OF BITS.
law has been declared throughout the
province of Valencia. Further disturb
ances are reported.
1t is believed that the resignation OF the
Spanish cabinet Is imminent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-04
FUTURE OF THE
PHILIPPINES

London. May 4.-The Westminster Ga
zette this afternoon. discussing the
Philippine question. quotes the assump.
tlon in American newspapers "that the
United states can do precisely what she
chooses with Manila or the Philippine
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-04
HARD WORK.

Company A, started the movement, and
boom was at once given to it, which
promises 10 bs maintained isteadily. In
the meantime both of the local recr uitinx
officers are kept busy, ana are eDrolling .
very good class or mon. It Is generally
understood that the militamen who enlist
are granted leave OF absence by the COM
mander-in-chief. and botn officers and
men will, ON their return, take the places
occupied by them before enlisting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-04
NO NEWS YET
FROM PHILIPPINES

Hong KonR, May 4.-The United States
dispatch boat Hugh McCuIloch has ar
rived at Mrs Bay. 1t is said she left
Manila before the battle.
Washington May 4--The goverpn ent
had no news whatever at D:s5 o'clock
from the Philippines.
/, Provincetown, mass, Nay 4.-The
cruiser San Francisco arrived In this
harbor At 2 O'Clock this morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-04
GENERAL LEE
NOMINATED.
REPRESENTATIVES Wilson and
Wheeler and Senator SeWelI
Named Major Generals.

of the province Of Puerto Principe. in few
days.
MoNTANA's TROOPS.
e Butte, Mont. May 4-The national guards
have been ordered TO move TO Helena and the
three Butte companies will leave for the
rendezvous Thursday morning Under the
new orders from the war department for
four troops of cavalry for the Grigshy regi-
ment, one troop 10 be made up exclusively
OF rough riders, is being organized in this
city.
oKLAHoMA's QUOTA.
Guthrie Okla. May 4-The mastering. in
OF oklshomas quota of volunteers. one
troop Of cavalry, began here yesterday when
81 men were accepted. The remainder will
be taken today.
OFF FOR CAMP DEWEY.
Lowell, Mass, May Accompany M. Ninth
Regiment. Captain A. d. Mittcn, departed for
Camp Dewey at o'clock this morning with
the best wishes OF 200 people, headed by
Mayor Bennett, who escorted them from tho
armory to the depot. after a parade Of the
principal streets. Houses and shops were
decorated and enthusiasm was unprecedented.
In the procession were the mayor. Board Of
Aldermen and Common Council, 100 fremen
in uniform, SEQ citizens, together with Com
pany and large number OF volunteers.
military band discoursed patriotic music
until the train left.
WILL MOVE THURSDAY.
Kansas City, Mo-. May 4.-Colonel George
r. Gross Of the Third Missouri Regiment has
received instructions to have his regiment
ready to move on Thursday. The Fifth Reg
iment also ready To move.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-04
LOAN ron SAILS.
GRAVEL wANTEn
j. 81. RANDALL,
oakland ooaohs q. =

Boxers who formerly were willing tc en-
gage In punching contest for any kind
of purse now demand fancy prices. IL
several New York clubs succeed In open.
ing their doors. the prices of admission
will 60 high. and tho boxers will reop all
the benefits OF the competition and boom.
Kid Lavigne has refused an offer Of 81 600
for 90 round bout against Jack Daily ON
the basis that II Peter Maher and Jim
Jeffries are worth tIU, 900 purse tho light
weight championship contest ought TO be
worth st least 50, 900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-04

.Boston's Ball Team Won by Two Runs
in Washington.
Washington, May 4.--Amole was wild
at the beginning OF yesterdays game
and this. together with errors gave the
victory TO the Bostons. Reitx was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-04
A GREAT SURPRISE

l. in store FOR all who use Eemp's Ralsam for
the Thrnst and Lungs. Would yon believe
hat 10 l. sold ON its meritsnn any druggist
Is authorized by the proprietor ~ this won
derful remedy 90 vive YOU SAMPLE bottle
fr,ef 10 never fails 90 cure acute or chronic
coughs. All druggists sell kemp's Balssm.
Price Is and 50c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-04
Camp Duties.

Lieut. Col. Rose, post commander at
the camp. has issued the following order |:
" The following hours are ann ounced for
roll calls and duties until further orders
Reveille. 6:l5 "a. M; breakfast, $3.50 o. IN.
police duty. 7:10: surgeons call. 1880;
guard mounting, g.; inspection OF quar-
ters. S:45; drill Q O'Clock; recall, IL
O'Clock; dinner. 12 O'Clock; drill 80
O'Clock: recall, $3.50 o'clock muster, $3.50 |;
supper, O'Clock; return, 6:45; oall to
quarters, 10:45; taps. IL o'clock. There
are now about 500 recruits in camp and
Lieut. COL Rose ana Post Adjt. Cooke have
very little leisure time on their hands.
Gov. Dyer has had personal talk with
Gen. Wesley Merritt, who is the general
comm anding at Governors Island, N. Y,
and who has CHARGE OF the coast defence
for this district and that officer has ex-
pressed his full approval Of tho course
adopted by Gov. Dyer 20 far. Tho govern
or conferred with Gen. Merritt concern
Ing the defence OF the coast and plans
were arranged for the action TO be taken
at the proper tin Q. Col. Abbot, the com :
manding officer OF the volunteer regi-
ment. has gone to Washington to confer
with Secretary Of War AIger, and he will
receive full Instructions upon many mat.
tors.
BriRadier Engineer Greene OF the mill
tia, has receivod orders from Gov. Dyer
TO set up the camp, and he will oom-
mence tie work at ouoe. In order that the
troops may be put under canvas, as soon
as possible. Tho mander-in -chief is
OF the opinion that within enc week
everything will be up TO the required
standard for the defence Of the Rhooe ISL
and coast
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-04
Knights OF. Pythias Act.

At the regular convention OF Sinithon-
Ian X. Of p, last evening, the following
resolution WAS unanimously adopted:
Whereas, War having teen delcared, and
dcesnow exist between the Unitsd states OF
America and the Kingdom Of Spain, and
whereas tie president of the United
States. having called for volunteers to
serve In the army and navy of che United
States for the defence of our glorious flag,
and in view OF the fact that some mem
ber or members of this lodge may desire
to enlist and serve their country, be 10
Resolved, That anv member or msm.
bcrs OF this lodge entering into said ser.
vice and serving hoEorably during the
time required OF them by the government
OF the United States shall be entitled to
and snail receive from this looge, the
bsneilt OF oil dues aud nssess;nents that
may be levied against them daring such
service.
Bs it further resolved. That should any
brothers OF this lodge. serving M above,
bs killed while In said service mis- widow
or rightful heirs. shall receive from this
lodge, all death bensf fits that would ac-
crue to him had he died while at home,
under ordinary ciroum stances, and accord
ing to the laws OF The order.
Attest A. MAKEE,
X. of II. and s.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-04
PLANS TO DESTROY.


the Spanish fleet near Cadis, whlcn IL
nearly ready for sen. 1t Is ndded that
tire combined tleet OF Spain will shortly
start for American waters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-04
Bon
Ami
AN IMPROVED cLEANER
THAT 10 TOO FINE TO SCRATCH.
Al Grocers. @-s

struotion AZ Quonset Point, for the pur-
pose of swearing the men into the service
OF the United states. Drs. Harvey and
Robinson are to to appointed assistant
surgeons In the volunteer regiment. DIR.
Harvey being at present commanter OF
the Hospital Corrs. Rhode Island militia.
Ii IL expected now that recruits will be
sent to the camp daily until the full quota
from this state has been secured. 1t IL
also proposed to have a band for parade
PURPOSES stationed &C the camp, as the
stay II the troops as Quonset Point Is H.
able to be lengthy one. In the mean
time great deal Of work ~ being accom-
plished at the camp, and the recruits are
heing clicked" into form as rapidly as
possible. A detail of the hospital corps,
In charge OF Hospital Steward Mackenny.
has arrived, and che hospital has been
temporarily established In the governors
mess hall, but will later be transferred
To hospital tents. 1t is considered neces-
sary tina: the hospital should be as Near
tne quarters OF tie men as possible. al
though up to the present time there is
only one patient, who is suffering from
some eye tro uble.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-01

The rich the Canada averaging
cent Of outfit ght Unite
paidlbs tsfhe mines aessatsri5g ehdian terrS
the y2 tAs which the gohdss herwy
The
United
toms Those who had cash had cent of their
outfits not hsss4oFy sasthsr togys Of
helping barracks The
fits whK is in Canada,
DENY
before Tagh saving
duties, 49, to dggngs.
The
which xf the mines
of the cost Of their outfits which
rotary of the Board of Trade Victoria VIC
nation asked for 49, 7Sz:St*ss 49,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-01-01
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Greatly Tested.
Greatly Recommended.


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