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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-09

explicable. All the captains general
have depended upon them principally
for support. and the civiles have re-
turned their appreciation OF this conf
dence by their brutalities and demonias
actions whenever an opportunity oc-
Cured for massacre and unjustifable
killing.
They are not well "set up" do not
present the martial bearing OF British
or an American soldier and invite the
contempt OF the Angio-Saxon by their
lack of many military characteristics.
Still. IL does not require much strength
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-09
A Glance at
Cuba and the
West Indies.

The extreme western province of
Cuba from Cape Antonio Is lPinar del
Rio. in which the insurgents have con-
siderable bodies of troops at different
vantage grounds. The western trocha
was constructed here across the mar
rowest part Of the island, In the prov
ince of Havana the Spaniards have had
full control OF the capital city and the
adjoining Mariel. Santiago and GUIANA
bacoa. but the revolutionists have been
for year or more only a few miles to
the south and southwest. Next to the
east is the province of Matanzas. con-
taining the city of that name. Cardenas
and Colon. That OF Santa Clara con-
tains Sagua la Grande, Villa Clara, or
Santa Clara: Cienfuegos and Sancto Es-
piritu. The eastern trocha marks the
line between this and the adjoining
province of Puerto Principe, in which are
located Cubitas, always Cuban strong
hold: Nuevitas. Puerto Principe and
Santa Cruz del Sur. The extreme east
ern province is Santiago de Cuba, con-
tanning the city of that name, which
has the finest harbor in Cuba. and many
other towns. among which are Bayamo.
Caracoa, Las Lunas and Catalina. In
the two last named provinces the Gu
bans since February, 1895, have been q
dominating force.
Almost directly south of the city Of
Santiago de Cuba Is Port Antonio, in ia
maica, IS miles distant. off which three
American warships have for weeks
been cruising. a position considered of
much vantage. as somewhere In that
direction a Spanish fiotilla may put in
an unexpected appearance.
There are submarine mines I'm the
harbors OF all the cities on the northern
coast and at Cienfuegos. Manzanillo
and Santiago de Cuba. on the south
shore. The last mentioned and Havana
are the only ports that contain fortin-
cations OF any note. Many OF the inte-
rior cities are called fortified towns"
The isle OF Pines, where Evangelina
Cisneros was first confined and which
has been used entirely as a penal coll
ony. is unfortifed.
The Cuban forces. $4,000 strong. are
operating near Havana. The American
warships have for some time been
stretched In line about Key West and
extending TO the Dry Tortugas. The 100
miles between Cuba and Yucatan Is the
body OF water known as Yucatan chan
hsl The eastern end is separated from
Haiti Wy the Windward channel. The
sifait uf Florida separates II from the
Initcd states coast
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-09
Leasing Prisoners.

1t is not only in South Africa that
prisoners are leased out as laborers. 430
men. women and children having been
Fla, by which the state has been en-
riched by $4,000. They were virtually
sold for a year to the four contractors
who made the highest bids for them.
There is no penitentiary in Florida. and
this is the system OF dealing with pris-
oners. These convcts may be sub
leased by their owners. and they are
mostly employed in the phosphate mines
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-09
A Glance at the Troops Of Spain
and Her Colonies.

OF 40 officers and $50 men. as the per-
sonal guard OF the king and for interior
service In the palace. A colonel is ap-
pointed as captain. a lieutenant colonel
as first lieutenant, and SO the grades
continue, a first lieutenant serving as
'caporal." All officers OF the Spanish
army are eligible for the Albardero
corps, one-half OF the vacancies being
filled by candidates selected for their
special qualifications and the remain
der by promotion on seniority within
the corps. The men (privates) must be
sergeants OF good character and the
best qualifications. In other words, II
is a battalion without a private soldier
in its ranks. This distinguished CORDS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-09

become second lieutenants and are pro-
NOTED to the full lieutenancy on ap-
pointment to the corps at the close of
their scholastic term at Segovia. The
arrangements for the training and
maintenance OF the effective condition
of the artillery seem to be excellent.
That they know the art of war there Is
no doubt; that they can practice IL sue
cessfully is question for discussion.
AS navigators and seamen they have at
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-09
SPANISH ARTILLERY CORPS.

Spanish Cubans may possibly demon
strate considerable effectiveness in an
engagement between themselves and q
military adversary. Again, they are not
susceptible. naturally, to the climatic
changes OF their own home region, and
this is OF especial advantage to them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-09
THE MEN WHO FIGHT FOR KING ALFONSO.

least always been pre-eminent. coium-
bus found among the ancestors OF these
people the sailors brave enough to
tempt the dangers OF that voyage into
the waste of waters TO the west.
The general impression OF the men
both In the Spanish army and navy II
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-09

has a magnificent uniform, familiar TO
all those who have been at the Spanish
court, and it's band. which plays on all
state occasions. is one OF the best In the
Iberian peninsula.
A group of hussars at Madrid is
representative body. The Spanish cav
airy includes two hussar regiments.
designated as the Princesa and the
Pavia. which are regarded by their
officers as the most distinguished of the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-09

have received brief military training
have been a surprise to many.
Pre-eminent are the Albarderos, who
take their name from the halberd. a
picturesque old weapon they carry, no
longer OF any fighting offensive or de-
fensive) value. but used as an arm
OF ceremony, composed largely of the
aristocracy and including picked men
from the whole army. This force is or
ganized In two companies. with a total
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-09

and turpentine camps OF the state. ~
well as I'm roadmakdng. 1t Is hardly to
be wondered at that committee of the
senators of the state legislature last
spring who visited the camp where
these persons were employed found that
in the majority OF cases they had poor
and insufficient food and that they were
made to live in poor accommodations
and were generally badly treated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-09

The most extraordinary township in
England is that of Skiddaw, in Cumber-
land. 1t contains but one house. the oc-
cupant of which is unable to exercise
the privilege of voting because there is
no overseer to prepare a voters list and
no church or other place OF worship or
assembly on which TO publish one.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-09
OFFICERS IN THE SPANISH ARMY.

to pull a trigger. and by practice they
may become as good marksmen as any
habitant of q more northern latitude.
The Englishle by sad experience at
Majuba hill. when fighting the Beers in
1881. that il is not necessarily drilled
troops but superior shots that may
win in battle, and these insignificant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-09
copyright. 1898.

INVPJ Itbffts foJcsI
European armies vary considerably
from the American, or. more properly,
the United States, army, and there is
marked distinction between the conti-
mental bodies OF troops in their dress.
equipments. morale. marching and
fighting qualities.
The eyes OF Europe have been turned
60 the Spanish army during the recent
operations OF that armed force in both
Cuba and the Philippine islands, and to
Americans the subject Is OF more than
ordinary interest.
The abundance OF the physical re-
sources OF Spain and the soldierlike
qualities Of the men even when they
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-09

Only s per cent OF Russia's enormous
population can read and write.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-03-31
University Catalogue.

We have Just received copy Of
the latest Catalogue of the UNIVERSE
ty. Upon examination we find the
teaching force to consist of 80 in
structors; 377 Academic students:
professional 143; Summer School for
teachers 1875, making a total enroll
ment of COS. exclusive of all dupli-
Gates
The attendance, not counting the
Summer School, exceeds the highest
number ever reached lin 1S57-5S) bv
II. and includes for the first time
women among the list of students,
one of whom is member of the
Senior Glass, a graduate of Guilford
College.
A new department. that OF Pharma-
CIV. has been added. which enrolls II
students the first year.
This issue of the Catalogue we are
informed was printed entirely by
students. and in typographical APP
pearance and quality of work is ex-
cellent. Any one desiring a copy
should send his name to Presid ent
Alderman at Chapel Hill
We are requested by Prof. Gore,
Dean of the Faculty. (and acting
president during the absence OF
President Alderman in Europe)to saw
it is earnestly desired to obtain the
correct address of every Alumnus OF
the University in order to supply
them with all the publications of the
University. and thus keep in touch
with them. Such persons to whose
attention this may be drawn will
take notice and act accordingly.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-03-31
THE OLD BAY LINE.

The steamer GeOrgta, of the Old
Bay Line. which has been out of com
mission for several weeks. has again
been put on the route between Balti-
more. Old Point. Norfolk and Ports
mouth. Every portion Of the vessel
has been overhauled. Her hull has
been rcpainted and wherever neces-
sarv, the saloons and staterOOms re-
fitted and rcfurnished. The Alabanad
has gone into the drv-dock for her
annual inspection and overhauling,
the steamer Virginia being substitu-
ted for her on the route.-Nanufdc-
turerS' Record.
All Of which shows the manage
ment Of the Old Bay Line to be pro-
gressive and up to date in every par
ticular. They are content to give
their patrons nothing short Of the
best possible service always. At
stated periods whether apparently
needed or not one by one the palatial
steamers comprising the fleet of the
.'people's poular route" are taken off
and thoroughly overhauled and i'm
proved 50 that she comes back both
thing Of beauty and a JOY to the
travelling public
1t is always pleasure to make the
trip up or down the Chesapeake
aboard one of the elegant floating
palace, Of the Old Bay Line. The
officers are ever courteous and gen
tlcmanly: the servants polite and
attentive: the table service all that
could be desired: the state rooms
comfortable; the berths soft; the
linen clean; and sleeping a luxury.
In short, the appointments are superb
throughout. The vessels are steam
heated in winter and well ventilated
in summer making the trip a de-
llghtful one at any season OF the
wear.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-03-31
kittrell Letter.

kITTRELL, n. c.. March 9, ,9S,
EDITOR GOLD LEAF:-Miss Ellen
Crudup went to Henderson last We'd
nesday to be present at the reception
given by Ma j. F. Harris in honor
of his eightieth birthday. Mr.. G. w.
Kittrell, Jr., also attended.
Mr.. Jerome NJ. Fuller arrived Fri
day night from Columbia, S. c., tC
visi t his parents, Capt. and Mrs. j.
H. Fuller. He has many friends here
who were delighted to see him. He
returned to his post of duty yester.
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Walters, who
have been visiting at Mrs. Reds,
went to Raleigh Sunday, which place
will be their home for the present
They have been in Coedele, Ga, fol
some years, but, on account of their
health, were forced to return to
the old North State.
MIR. Charlie Brame, of Wilmington
n. G., was here yesterday to see hi:
brother, Mr.. Hoke Brame.
Mrs. Clifton Cheatham returned
Monday to Louisburg after a pleas
ant weeks visit to her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. G. W. Raney.
Mrs. Charlie Reid, of Wake Forest
spent Saturday and Sunday at Mrs
Reds.
Coon-hunting is the fad among
the boys now. They seem to get lot:
of fun out of it, tho they have as ye
returned without the coon after bein:
out all night long. 2.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-03-31
FitZhugh Lee,

The manner in which General Fitz-
hugh Lee has conducted himself in
Cuba under most trying conditions,
is highly gratifying to all true Amer
leans. He is man of excellent judg-
ment and dauntless determination
He has had experience as leader in
war and an executive officer in peace.
The people Of this country know
that Fitzhugh Lee can be neither de-
ceived nor intimidated and that they
can rely upon him for an accurate
report Of the condition of affairs in
Cuba.-Atlanta yOurnal
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-03-31
The Best Remedy for Rheumatism

Mr.. James Rowland, of this village,
states that for twenty-five years his wife
has been a sufferer from rheumatism A
few nights ago she was in such pain that
she was nearly crazy. She sent Mr.. Row.
land for the doctor, but he had read of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and instead of
going for the physician he went to the
store and secured a bottle of it. His wife
did not approve of Mr.. Rowland's
purchase at first, but nevertheless ap-
piled the Balm thoroughly and in an
hours time was able to go to sleep. She
now applies it whenever she feels an
ache Or a pain and finds that it always
gives relief He says that no medicine
which she had used ever did her as much
good. The % and so cent sizes for sale
by the Dorsey Drug Co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-03-31
Shake Into Your Shoes.

Aliens Foot Ease. powder for the feet
1t cures painful. swollen, smarting feet
and instantly takes the sting out of cOrns
discovery of the age. Aliens Foot Eas
makes tight fitting or new shoes feel easy
1t is a certain cure for sweating, callOus
and hot, tired, aching feet. Try it to-day :.
Sold by all druggist and shoe stores. By
mail for 25c. in stamps. Trial package
FREE. Address, Allen 5. Olmsted, LIE
Row n Y
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-03-31

ANOTHER Spanish high cockalorum
has lnSulted (9) President Mckinley
This time it is fellow on the other
sIde-a Juke Somebodv-and so the
President cannot have the satisfac-
tion Of seeing him walk the plank
by his recall home as DeLome was.
A dispatch from Madrid says;
The Duke of Vcruga. who knows
president Mckinley personally. is re-
ported as saving. ..Presidcnt Nc
hinley does not inspire me with con
hdencc. He thinks himself the first
statesman in the world. He is proud
and vain, and his great vanity makes
HIM believe himself a Napoleon. when
IN reality he Is an ignorant suffer-
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-03-31
THURSDAY, MARCH 81, 1898

A son Of the famous Italian patriot
Garibaldi offers to put 10000 fol-
lowers Of his into Cuba to do service
in behalf Of the United States in the
event Of war with Spain if the gov
eminent will defray their expenses
from sunny Italy to the "bleeding
Isle
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-03-31
Bucklen'S Arnica SaIye.

The best salve IN the world tor cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-.
lively cures Piles. or no pay required. Ii
Is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price % cents per box
For sale by Melville Dorsey, druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-03-31

''Christ and His Time," the famous
serial published in the National Mag
azine, of Boston, is now offered COM
plete in seventeen numbers by the
publishers for $1.O0. There are only
a limited number left so send in your
order at once. Address the w. w.
Potter Co., 81 Bedford Street, Boston,
Mass.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-03-31
S.S.S!fTfss s Blood

is far ahead of all other remedies
for this purpose. 1t is real
blood remedy which promptly
purifies the blood and thoroughly
renovates the entire system, tones
and strengthens the stomach, and
ranews the appetite. 1t is the
only safe tonic, being purely vege-
table, and the only blood remedy
guaranteed to contain no arsenic.
sulphur, mercury, potash or other
mineral substance, which is of go
much importance to all who know
the injurious effects of these drugs.
Nature should be assisted by ma
lures remedy, S. S. 5. Take
S. S. S. and be we'll all summer,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-03-31

AGAIN the GOLD LEAF rises tore
mark there will be no war. Difficult
as it may seem to avoid a conflict at
arms with Spain we have always had
an abiding faith that in some manner
honorable alike to both governments
way would be found out of the
trouble.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-03-31

>~> ~o - - ~
Both tho method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
it's action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup CO.
saw FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. ~. NEW YORK. IT,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-03-31
Fine Setter PUPS.

l have for sale several fine pups, five
weeks old, of the Gordon Setter breed
NATHAN HAWKINS.
Henderson, NC.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-03-31
IS 33!!I X
Medicine

It is true wisdom for every
body to take a thorough course Of
Swift's Specific just at this season
of the year. The blood is sluggish
and impoverished, and the system
is full of impurities which should
be eliminated. In addition to
thoroughly cleansing the blood,
and toning up the system SO as to
avoid loss of appetite and a gen.
eral rundown feeling in tn g
spring, S. S. S. SO strengthens and
builds up as to fortify against the
many forms of dangerous illness
that abound during the hot sum-
mer season. It is a very small
matter to take this precaution but
it insures health and strength all
summer. Swift's Specific
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-03-31

SEvENTY-THREE million American
patriots, less a few hundred tories,
will stand As unit by the flag of the
Union, says an exchange. Yes, and
no part OF the seventy-thrce million
American patriots will be reader to
respond to the call ''to arms" in re-
pelling foreign foe than those who
lnhabit that section of our common
country this side of Mason and Dix
On's line.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-03-31

DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
Will cure vs. per cent. of all cases of con
sumption II used according to directions
1t also cures all lingering coughs, bron-
chlcal and throat affections There is no
reason why the child of consumptiye par
ents need ever have consumption il its
blood and lungs are strengthened Ivy the
proper use of the Discovery" All who
have any reason to fear consumption
should read the chapters on that disease in
DIR. Pierce'S Common Sense Medical Ad-
wiser. This great medical work of zoos
pages, profusely illustrated, has reached
sale of over $50, 900 copies. 1t will be
sent free of charge on receipt OF 81 one
cent stamps to cover cost of mailing only
Worlds DisrenSary Medical Association,
Cos Main Street, Buffalo, n. Y.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-03-31

TIE April CASTER number of the
National Nagazinc is superb number
III every particular improvement
on itself if possihlc- The articles are
timely and interesting, the iIlustra-
tions artistic and up-to-date, the let
ter press equal to the best. The
National May"zine is rapidly gaining
for itself 4 place in the front rank OF
American popular priced periodicals.
Price sl-oo per year; single copy II
cents. The w. W Potter Co., 81
Bedford St. Boston. Mass, publish
crs
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-03-31

4 beau tiful line of new Dress Goods
Call and see them at H THOMASON'S.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-03-31

We desire live agent and correspond
ent at every pOstOffice in Vance and ad-
1Oinc counties.
Correspondence on all subjects Of local
and general interest. and opinions upon
matters of public concern, are invited.
The editor will not be responsible for
the views or statements of correspondents
and reserves the right at all times t"
revise or reject any article he may think
proper.
One side, only. of the paper must he
written OH-and the real name of the
writer accompany the contribution. No
attention will be paid to anonymous com
municatIOrs.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-03-31

WHO was he that selected General
Lee for the responsible position he
now holds i'll Cuba? Who was he that
everrode sectional prejudice and APP
pointed Il Southern Confederate gen
eral 10 this difficult. irving position.
which he is filling to the admiration
Of the world and To the glory Of his
country. and especially of his native
Southland? If we remember cor
rectly ii was Old Man Grover. BY
the bye. that S5O. 1000. 900 which the
Old Man left in the treasury was
very opportune the other day when
Congress appropriated that amount
for the emergency Of increasing our
navy and fortifying our coast.-Con-
cord Times.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-03-31

THE Eureka (South Dakota) Post Of
Nj arch the 23rd says; The gentle
spring time, which everyone thought
was here, is yet some distance in the
future. The government thermome-
ter registered - below on TUESDAY
morning at o'clock And yet folks
persist in staying in such Il country
as that in preference to coming to
the Southland North Carolina in
particular Simply because they do
not know the advantages we possess
over the bleak, blizzardIy Northwest.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-03-31

The war clouds seem to have
lifted and while there is vet a DOS
sibilitv there is hardly a probability
of war between the United States and
Spain. The settlement of difficulties
at one time threatening to involve the
two countries into 4 bloody conflict
will be welcome news to the people
ut large. But as the Atlanta COnStt-
tuition says, 1.-The incident. if it be
really in its closing stage, will not be
without its good effect 1t has shown
TO the nations of Europe that the
United States is power in the world;
that her resources are illimitable:
her people united and enthusiastic.
and her statesmen are capable of
that reserve and dignity which great
responsibility imposes. War is ter
rible. but craven fear is worse. That
the first may never come is devoutlv
to be wished for. but if it should
ever come, it will he found that fear
is a quality unknown to the American
heart"