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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-11-15
Franklin Co, vt,

The government has paid three nil
lion dollars for telegraph services 81 ce
the commencement of the war, yet the
telegraph companies refused to stend
their war tax of cent each on tsle
grams. If the people ever get Their
eyes open, they will build a few lires
of their own.-Chicago Express.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-11-15

J. P. Soesamon, Charlotte, N. Q.
J.. O. Hanley, ST. Paul, Mimi.
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
W. A. Gardner, Chairman, Andrews
Settlement, Pa; a. 4. WEIGH, Sec'y,
Victor, n Y; John Brt mig, juno,
&ion, W. Va. J. G. Wilborn. OLD
Point, 8. O.; Q. A. Barlow, San Luis
Ooiepo. Cal.
NORTH OAROLIHA FARMERS STATE AES3-
ANCE.
President-John Graham, Warren
ton. n. z.
vi e-Preeident-D. G. Bryan, Jones.
boro, N. G.
Secretary Tree surer-J.T. B. Hoover.
8illsboro, N. G.
State Business Agent-T. B, Parker,
HlIlsboro, N. 9.
Lecturer-Dr. V. N. seawelI, Villa.
low, N. ..
Assistant L9cturer-W. b. Davis,
WILLIAMSBURG N. g.
Chaplain-W. s. Mercer, Moyock,
Y. @.
Door:keeper-Geo. z, Lane, Greens
boro, II. G.
AsaistantD Door keeper-Jas, E. Lyon,
D 1rhgTn, n. &.
serseant.at Arms-D. w. Watson,
haywood, N. O.
Trustee Business Agency Eund-w.
A. Graham. Machpelah, +. q
Saeward-A. J. MoJe, FarmviIle,
N Q.
EXECUTIVE Committee OF TIE HoRgY
CAROLINA FARMERS STATE ALLIANCE.
J. ". Denmark, Chairman, Raleigh,
N. Q.
John Graham, Warrenton, N. @.
W. B. Fleming, Ridgeway, N. 9.
G. Q. Mcclellan, GodWin. n, G.
DR.. J. e. Person, P5keville. N. @.
Thomas j. Oldham, Teer, N. Q.
STATE ALLIANCE JUDIOIARY OoAnETTTRw.
DR.. ]. E. Person, Pikevile, N. 9.
w. 8. Barnes, Raleigh, N. O.
7. 1vey, Cary, N. @.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-11-15

Ex-P residr Mt CIeve!aud's Farm
Sc 1ool at Prir ceton, N, J.. has two O:
Mr. Stahl's jn~cubaCOrs. the manager.
Mr. john HanrY Vrocm, having
selected them in preference to ell other
incubetors. Mr., Stahl will gladly eend
postpaid an illustrated BOOK on inou
baton to anyone who writes for it end
mentions this paper.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-14
Guarding the Water supply

Tampa, Fla, June 1.-THE company
of the Illinois regiment of volunteers
has been detailed to guard the water
supply at st. Petersburg. The COM
pany guard the lake furnishing the
supply and the two tanks connected
with it. 1t is believed that the Span
iards who have been noticed in that To-
cality during the latter part of last
week, contemplated poisoning the wa
ter. The security of the supply at this
place has also been closely enQuired
into, but when General COppinger
learned hat the water works were
built over a spot where a subterranean
stream issues from the ground he be-
came satisfied hat there was no dan
ger.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-14
strict Quarantine at McHenry

Jackson, Miss, June 1.-THE town of
McHenry is q~uarantined in the most rigid
manner. A gentleman and his wife at
tempted to leave the place last night.
Or. Haralson, the state health officer in
charge, Immediately disinfected himself,
changed his clothing and went in pursuit
and brought the refugees back. There
are no signs whatever of a panic and
the greatest confidence is expressed in
the ability Of the state board to confne
the fever to McHenry.
Washington, June n.-RepOrts received
today by Surgeon General Wyman indi-
cate that energetic measures are being
resorted to by the representatives of the
marine hospital service at McHenry =
stamp out yellow fever at the place and
to prevent it's spread. Surgeon Murray
reports that u guard of twenty-five men
has been placed around the town and
Surgeon Carter states that q house to
house inspection is being conducted on
the line of the Gulf Port and Ship IS
land railroad in order to make sure that
there are no cases outside of McHenry.
No outside cases AVE been reported.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-14
NORTH CAROLINA

Charlotte is catching It at 81 80
Thus far Wilmington has had il at q
only in the shade.
The Alamance Cleaner announces the
death Of Mrs. James K Among
her sons is Professor Henry Jerome
Stockard. who is now living in Freder-
i~cksburg, Va.
Mr.. w. NJ. Little, consul 70 Teguci-
his home in Charlotte July 9Th. upon the
expiration Of his term. Though regularly
under the civil service, he Is made 10
walk the plank.
oxford Ledger: During tie last two
weeks Dr.. T. L. Booth has been called
upon TO set two broken arms at The Or
phan Asylum Week before last TWO boys
got 70 playing and one fell and broke one
OF his arms. Last week another boy ac-
cidentaily fell out OF a window and snap
ped his in two.
Charlotte Observer: Rev. James Boyce,
Of HuntersviIle. was here yesterday on
his way TO Gastonia TO see his aunt, who
IS very sick He was telling of an acct
ne was starting for Charlotte: A Mr..
Wilhelm, from near HuntersviIle, was
killed by a runaway team.
Raleigh News and Observer: Judge
Walter Clark some time since rendered
his services to go to Cuba. The president
has had his name under consideration
Tor appointment as brigadier general.
Judge Clark, in the spring of 1851 was a
0AC - - AAAAN0& "a SAAA q OEA~~
entered the service, though only II years
of age. By the time he was II ne was
second in command of a regiment and
surrendered in May. 1856, under Jos. E.
Johnston. He is probably the only judge
of a supreme court in the union who has
offered his services for the war.
Henderson Gold Leaf: Mr.. John T.
Britt, of the Oxford Public Ledger. was
here between trains yesterday. He was
on his way to GoldSocro to attend the
funeral ceremonies of his brother-in~law,
DR.. Adam Davis. The deceased gentle
man was a prominent and esteemed citi-
zen of that town, and father of Colonel
A. c. Davis, formerly of the Davis Mil
ftary school, Winston.-In the case Of
the state against Robert Hays, tried at
last weeks term of court, the defendant
was acquitted on the ground of self-de-
Tense. Hays it will be recalled, was
charged with killing Joseph Dement,
! seven years ago, after which he ran away
and eluded apprehension until about six
| weeks ago. 1t developed at the trial that
| Hays struck Dement, with a rock while
the latter was In the act of cutting him
with a knife-in fact he had cut his
clothing to pieces and was still pursuing
him when the fatal blow was stricken.
Dement, lived several days after he was
hit on the head with the rock. Hays ran
| away through being lily advised. He was
| nothing but a boy, being only about II
| years old at the time.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-14
At Camp I'M

C~hicamauga. June 11.-This was
Pennsylvania day in Camp Thomas.
Governor Hastings and party went to
camp this morning in their private car.
General Brooke ordered a review of the
Pennsylvania troops in honor Of the
governor.
The famous First Kentucky regiment
arrived at Chattanooga this morning
at 6 o'clock and reached the park at
noon. The regiment Is the first to reach
Camp Thomas with it's full quota of
men, the number on the muster rolls,
including officers, being 1850. The reg
fment is commanded by Colonel John
Il. CaStleman, an ex-cOnfederate veter-
an who was one Of MOrgan'S most
TRUSTED staff officers. The men are
thoroughly equipped with uniforms and
guns.
The event of the day was the execu-
tion of General Fred Grants battle
problem. In this problem were a num-
ber Of new and difficult maneuvres and
it was watched with great interest 10y
thousands of officers and men. The
new maneuvres were all carried out
accOring to General Grants excellently
conceived plans and the fact was de-
mOnstrated that many of them would
he very useful in actual conflict. The
battle began at 7 O'Clock and was con-
Cluded before non.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-14
STATE PRESS.

No fusion in North Carolina this year
between democrats and pops. That Is
business. If fusion was wrong two years
ago it is wrong now, and the republicans
will nave their hands full before they get
through with the set that they have
been fusing with.-Mt. Airy News.
If our democratic brethren think the
populists will abandon their party and
vote for free silver democrats, under
goldbug committees, they are badly mis-
taken. If populists must choose between
two goldbug parties, it will prefer the
one that is not Observation-Disclosures
Mercury.
There is general rejoicing that the
populist proposition for cooperation was
respectfully, but firmly declined and this.
perhaps, more han any one thing, has
infused new life and enthusiasm in the
rank and file of the party. The demo-
cratic party is now in first-rate fighting
trim and there will be an old-fashioned,
vigorous and aggressive campaign
Reidsville Review.
If we agree substantially in our politi-
cal opinions, there is no necessity of
keeping up a third organization. The
only way for the white people to rule
North Carolina is to unite within the
ranks of the democratic party. Fusion
rule has already given many counties in
the state hordes of negro school com
mitteemen and magistrates to rule over
white people. Let this condition come to
an end at once.-Lenoir Topic.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-14
How the Situation Is viewed in Lon

London. June 12.-Rear Admiral Samp-
sons acquisition of a base for coaling
and SUPPLIES at Guantanamo Is universally
recognized as practically sealing the fate
of Santiago, although it is believed that
the Spanish troops will show a good fight
before the city is captured.
The Times. in the course of an article
reviewing last weeks operations, after
Temarking that Guantanamo bay will
serve admirably as a coaling station and
sheltered harbor for the American feet
says: The Spanish garrison, we think,
does not exceed 900 men, who have an
immense position to hold and are lack
ing in supplies. Therefore General Shat
climate and movement. owing to the alb
sence of good roads. On the other hand
the difficulties Of communication will pre-
vent the dispatch of reinforcements from
Havana and the Santiago garrison will
be left to It's own resources.
admiral Cervera's proceedings have
proved that the Spanish ships find 1t Inn
possible to keep at sea and II Il De true
that the minister of marine has dismissed
the capable Scotch engineers IN It's ser
vice. the difficulty is fully ~ccounte for.
Ut is highly improbable that Admiral Ca
mara will attempt to cross the Atlantic
but some fast American cruisers may
appear ere long in Spanish waters.
In view of Captain General Augustus
dispatch. the surrender Of Manila appears
inevitable within a fortnight. In SPANS
best interests it Is hoped that when Ma
nila and Santiago have fallen she Will
recognize the necessity of bringing to an
end a contest unequal from the first and
rendered hopeless1y 50 by her total un-
preparedness"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-14

London, June 13.-The Madrid cor
respondent OF The Daily Mail teIe-
graphing Sunday, says: An extreme
iy bad depression is current tonight as
to the of events. Business
men are inclined TO the belief that the
war will be short. probably only last
ing another month. Military men hold
the opposite view. considering that
Spain can put much reliance on the ell
ements. While the American landing
in Cuba is officially denied. the author
tiles assert that ever if ii were r
it would be unimportant. as the Span
ish army would give a good account
of itself
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-14
The Monterey at San Diego.

San Diego, Cal, June 10Th United
States steamship Monterey and her coal
consOrt, the Brutus, supposed to be
speeding on their way toward Honolulu
and Manila, were sighted at noon today
steaming south toward San Diego at a
good rate Of speed. the Monterey leading.
They arrived on the harDor mouth at
3 o'clock p. m, and separated, the Brutus
going about five miles south and anchor
ing near Coronado island, while the Mon
terey came in rapidly and dropped her
anchor at 4 o'clock p. m. A cutter in
which were -Paymaster Rogers and an
ensign came ashore as soon as the BOA
could be launched and Paymaster Rogers
stated briefly to the Associated Press re-
porter that they had simply come in for
coal and water and would san tomorrow
afternoon at high tide for Honolulu.
Being asked if there was anything the
matter with the engines, machinery or
crew, he said nothing whatever, all is
we'll on board. 1t was suggested that the
course taken was a little out Of the usual
one and he said it would make little diff
ference in the time of arrival at Homo
lulu. Coal was ordered put on board in
a hurry and is now being taken on. The
officer accompanying the paymaster
stated that they met heavy weather the
second day out and lost overheard eighty
three tons of coal, which was secured IN
the netting on the Monterey's deck.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-14

Washington, June 10.-The inter-
state commerce commission today, in
an opinion by Commissioner Yeomans,
announced it's decision in the case Of
the railroad commission Of South Car
olina against the Florence Railroad
Company and others and in two other
cases. The complaints alleged that
rates charged by defendants for the
transportation Of melons in car load
from shipping points in South Carolina
to New York and other northern
points were l just and unreasonable.
It appeared tl4t the rates were lower
than these in force between the same
points on cotton and general merchan-
disc although greater speed and some
other exceptional facilities are involv-
ed in the transportation of melons
from South Carolina: and that the
rate per ton per mile afforded by the
melon rates ranged from rs mills to
II cents, and for most Of the defend
ant roads were less than the average
receipt per ton per mile from all
freight. The commission decides that
the rates complained of were not
shown to De unreasonable or unjust.
and that the petitioner should be dis
missed without prejudice.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-14
Little Interest in the War BY spanish
PODuIaee.

Wilmington, Del. June 12--Captain
Davis, Of the British steamer lie Cog.
which reached this port yesterday
from Santander. Spain, says that
while in that country he was impress
ed with the fact that the common peo-
pie apparently are taking very little
interest in the war with the United
states. Captain Davis was also Of the
opinion that the Spaniards thought the
United States was wasting its money.
appropriated to wage war. as IL was
lntimated to him Spain did not place
a high financial estimate upon Cuba,
Porto Rico or the Philippines &.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-14
The War Tax Bill to be Signed Monday

Washington, June 1.-The war rev.
enue bill will not become law until next
Monday. Owing to a rule adhered to
in both houses that the presiding Off
GERS shall not sign such measures save
when the respective houses are in ses-
sion, the bill still lacks the signatures
necessary before the president affixes
his approval. While the house was in
session today, the senate vas not, and
it was thought best to attend ITO these
details together. Accordingly, when
the two houses meet next Monday the
bill will be promptly pushed through
for the signatures of Vice President
Hobart and Speaker Reed and the nee
essary enrolment and be sent inrnedi-
atelV to the president.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-14
A Crisis in Madrid.

London, June 10.-The Vienna CORE
spondent of The Daily Telegraph, says:
"Authentic reports nave been received
here that the situation in Madrid is ad-
vancing with the greatest rapidity. There
is no doubt that a crisis exists. Spain will
entreat the Intervention of the powers
almost Immediately, and confidential in
quiries in this sense have already been
made here. A rumor circulated here that
a revolution had broken out in Madrid
is not confirmed; but very noticeable is
the movement of the Carlists, whom Don
Carlos has summoned to a conference at
Brussels. 1t is said by those who are in
the encourage of the pretender that some
great action is on the eve of being
taken
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-14
Must Have Health Certificates.

Jackson, Miss, June 1.-THE board
Of health today issued the follow
ing order:
BE il ordained by the executive
committee of the Mississippi state
board of health that hereafter parties
wishing to enter this state from the
Qu~arantined districts of Harrison,
Jackson and Hancock counties must
hold certificates from the officer in
charge of Camp Fontainbleau; that
disinfection has been practiced and
detention of ten days enforced.
u. w. HUNTER. NJ. D.
Secretary.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-14
NAVAL STORES.

soon our county conventions Will he
held. and in these conventions the dem
ocrats will nominate strong, true men.
men who nave the confidence Of the poo
pie: and we will win. Open the primaries
and let every democrat see they are con-
Quoted fairly, so chat the choice Of tho
majority OF the people may be selected.
If this is done the best men VIII bc nom
mated. and, Of curse, they are the ones
who stand the best chance OF election.
The only course open for the populist IL
TO either fuse with the negroes ana ~~-tl-
low RusselTs damuablc administrations
Wilson Times,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-14
A Spanish SDy.

New York, June 11.-Edouardo Mon
tici, a Spaniard 40 of age and an
man Of the same nationality
were taken off a transatlantic steam
ship tonight on suspicion of being
Spanish spies. It is said by detectives
that papers were found in the baggage
Of the two men that would convict
rhnm.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-14
EIancO short of Supplies

4Ondon, June 13.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of The Standard te~legraphing
Sunday says: General Bfanco, having
again te~legraphed that in case the block
AIDE becomes stricter it will be urgent to
send war stores, as his supply is running
short, the government has taken steps
to dispatch abundant supplies from Spain
vessels from Spanish and foreign ports
The more important supplies from Spain
will be strongly conveyed and will be
sent Immediately.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-14

Harris Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil
with Creosote and the Hypophosphites
if faithfully used, is a specific in the
treatment of weak lungs, Consumption,
Bronchitis, etc. Leadin physicians
recommend it. Sold by ]. G. Shepard,
T. II, Hardin and H. L. FentresL
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-14
Emperor Joseph Not Appealed to

London, June 1.-THE Vienna cor
respondent of The Times says There
is not a particle of truth in the rumors
that Spain has appealed to Emperor
Francis Joseph to mediate or that a
European congress is contemplated to
discuss the ultimate status of the Phi
lippines.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-14
Given Choice of Being Hanged or SkO

Natchez, Miss, June 12.-At Oak
Ridge, La, a negro go full of liquor
and when an officer undertook to ar
rest him he secured the latter's club
and pistol and assaulted him. A posse
was organized and the negro captured.
He was given the alternative of being
hanged or shot. He chose the latter
and was told to run. Forty or fifty
shots were fired into his body, result
ing in instant death.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-14
Supposed Spy Released.

Gibraltar, June 1.-THE man taken
into custody at Algeciras, on the bay of
Gibraltar, Spain, last night, on a charge
of having in his possession plans of the
Notifications at Cadiz. has been re-
leased. the suspicion which led to his
arrest having been shown to be ground
less. The prisoner proved to be a Brit
ish subject, not an American, as was at
first repOrted.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-14

Ottawa, Ont, June Lieutenant Car
rama and Senior DUBOIS will sail for
Madrid from Montreal on Saturday, June
18th, two weeks from today. In the
meantime it is stated in official cir\es,
Canadian secret service men and private
detectives are to watch their movements
CLOSELY.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-14
Trial of Negro Soldiers.

Tampa, June 1.-THE trial of the two
negro soldiers. Young and Johnson.
charged with killing Joab Collins at Lake
land a few weeks ago, resulted in the
acQuittal of Young. The jury are now
out on the case of johnson and will find
a veriict of murder in the second de-
gree. Court has adjourned until Mon
day.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-14
E-sastening second vanilla Expedition

San Francisco, June 12.-MajOr Cen
eral Merritt has issued verbal instruc-
lions through Major General Otis, to
colonies commanding regiments and
battaliOns designated to sail in the
second Philippine expedition, to have
finished by Tuesday the placing
aboard ship of all camp equipments
and to be ready to embark their troops
by noon on Wednesday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-14
Death OF Mr.. J. H. WesgDrook.ss
Little DaUOhf4r

Mr.. S. w. Westbrook received a tel
egram yesterday evening from Mr.. J.
H. W~estbrook, of Wallace, conveying
the sad Information OF the death OF his
infant daughter, Elizabeth. The fun
eral will take place today.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-14

Late to bed and early to rise, pre-
pares a man for his home in the skies.
Early to bed and a Little Early Riser.
the pill that makes life longer and bet
ter and wise. For sale by r. r. Bel
lamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-14
Powers Consulting as to Intervention

BeTling. June 1.-THE Kreuz ZeitUng
today says it can confirm the reports
that a confidential interchange of opinion
is taking place between several of the
powers in regard to mediation between
Spain and the United States.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-14
MARKETS BY TELE GRAPH


New York. June l-Money on call
steady at 1AG1lA per cent; prime mer-
camille paper at 3Q4 per cent. sterling
exchange steady with actual business in
bankers bills at A.SAm4S for demand
and at s4.Ad4. S4ia for sixty days: posted
rates at A.SA and A7; CONNER
cial bills at A3A: silver certificates
at 574d5Sh; bar silver 67B; Mexican dol
lars at hk: state bonds dull: railroad
bonds steady; government bonds strong.
STOCKS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-14
PRICES CURRENT.

The prices herewith quoted are grven
as accurately as possible and are cor.
rected weekly, but The Messenger will
not be responsible for the actual market
price or any variations.
The quotations represent wholesale
prices generally. and higher prices are
charged for smaller orders.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-06-14

S. M. Geary, P~ierson, Mich, writes:
-"Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve is cur
ing more piles here today than all 9TH
er remedies combined. 1t cures &c
zema and all other skin Diseases" For
sale by r. r. Bellamy.