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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
MO MONOPOLY OF GLORY OR DANGER.

me news that comes from Washing
ran that the Secretary Of Wal mas u'-
c;ded 10 take soldiers for the INVASION
.of Cuba and Porto Rico from the south
Atlantic States will not be pleasant news
n rbe Southern people. Some weeks
ago General Wheeler, Of Alabama, MADE
the ridiculous suggestion that men from
the Gulf States should be selected 70
invade Cuba because they would be pet
tar ahlc 10 stand the climate than those
from higher attitudes.
II the government expects 10 take only
mon from the Gulf States, that eXempt>
North Carolinians as we'll as Nermonters
from service. The truth Is that the resi-
5onts If the Gulf States are no better
6ttod bv "acclimization'' 10 fight in Cuba
than men from other portions OF the IN
ion. and the suggestion that the govern
menr depend mainly upon the men IN the
far Sonth is as unfair is it is unWi>c.
To adopt such a discriminating policy
vould be sucn a false step that we give
it no credence.
The South will furnish its quota of
troops and officers. They will not run
from danger. They Will go wherever
he cnemy IS most strongly intrenched
and will do their share of the fighting.
bht they do not desire TO m~OnOpOllze Ill
the hanger, all the exposure and all the
glory.
Men who live on the river bottoms of
Ohio and Indiana. or on the Jersey coast
are as we'll acclimated as residents Of
The South. 1t would be wrong to deny
them an equal chance 10 serve Their
country on the sugar plantations and
the cane-brakeS OF Cuba.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
WANIeD..A NORTH CAROLINIAN.

There will not be wanting from North
Carolina a. many troops rs any "ther
State Of like population Will furnish TO
defend the nations honor. Since the
controversy assumed war-like shape.
many Of The first men Of the State have
volunteered their services TO the Coy
ernor. Among them are Il number who
won fame at the cannon mouth IN the
Civil war. They are fired ny the same
patriotic feeling rhat animateS Eltzhugh
Lee. They will stand with the braveSt
as they did when they made up 4 great
part of the army Of Robert T.. Lee.
The North Carolina troops will ask no
bombproof positions, no easy bcrths. no
special favorS. They will demand that
they have as their commander a North
Carolinian who is Ito the manner born.
and who has won his spurs in command
OF North Carolina soldiers. II
General X. +. Hokc cnli>tS. he IS the
ideal leader of the North Carolina troops.
He i the most distinguished soldier IN
rho State. and not only resembles Robert
F. Lee in favor and in stature. bT' also
has The same lofty character AMI love
Of Justice tina characterized General
Lee. 1t IS understood that Gencral
IIoEe feels that he has passed the age
for military duty. If this is true, anoth-
er brilliant North Carolina soldier. cen
cral w. l.. Roberts. Of GatcS-the
Youngest general in the Confederate
armv-has volunteered his services. lie
won his promotion in the Civil war by
conSpicuous bravery and courage. and Is
| fired again To lead the North Carolina
troops 10 battle. Other brave and DIS
! tin"uishcd soldiers. among them Coz.
". ii. $. Rnrgwyn, DR.. i. /. Dixon,
| General Frank Cameron and others have
rendered their services to the Governor.
1t is not for us to say who IS the man
| 10 command the North Carolina troops.
We speak the universal sentiment OF
the State. when We say tive rs !;
North Carolinian as commander Of North
Carolina troops.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
APRIL THE WAR MONTH.

The first hostilitics in the wal of the
in the month of April, and April OF 1898
marks the beginning Of the Cuban war.
\ Statistician in the Baltimore Sun Of
flee has given out the following inter
cSting historical facts that have special
interest at this time:
1t was en- April 10. 1713. at LeNins-
ton and at Concord. that the first armed
resistance was made by the minute men
To the British troops. The excitement
of April -. 1861, is still remembered
by many persons. The Sixth MasSachn-
ScttS Regiment was attacked by Il mol
in Baltimore, and that city was turned
/ over to the SeceSSiOniStS.
North Carolina was the first colony to
declare for Independence. in April. 1876.
and Rhode Island almost Immediately
allowed with a similar declaration. Six
years later. in April. 1852. the recogni-
ton Of oar INDEPENDENCE was made by
the Dutch republic.
+ April IS. 1773-Paul Revere's famous
midnight ride.
l. April 10. 1775-Beginning of the revo-
lation by battle Of Lexington.
April II. 17S3-Congress proclaims
cessation Of hostilitics.
April l.. 1~7S3-Congress %ratifies pre-
liminaiy treaty Of peace with Great
Britain.
April 4. 1~S12-Congress establishes the
/ embargo that begins the war of 1912.
April q. 1S35-Santa Anna suffers
his great defeat at San Jacinto.
April %. 1S46IHOStili+ioS open be-
tween the United States and Mexico.
April Il. 1S64-War of the rebellion
begun by General Beaurcgard firing on
Fort Sumter
April 10, 1S61-First hloodshed of the
war in conflict between United States
troops and mob at Baltimore.
April >, 1SG3-Lee surrcnders to Grant
at AppOmattOx.
April 10, ~1S9S-Congress of the Uni
ted States declares that the people Of
the Island Of Cuba are. and of right
ought to he, free and independents
April 20, 1S9S-Ultimatum sent ia
Spain.
April II. 1S9S-Dinlomatic relations
between Spain and the United States
broken off. United States fleet allied
for Cuba.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
LEE HAS THE GLORY.

There has never been q war in this
country in which a Lee has not figured
cOnSpicuOusly. While nothing has been
definitely settled, it is generally believed
that the administration will send Fitz-
hugh Lee To Cuba with the rank Of Ma
jor General. Anything less than that
would he such a failure to recognize his
services as would bring just criticism GA
the administration. He told Il reporter
in Richmond on Monday: Il will GER
tainly have some general office rendered
me- and that 1.-The President and ! have
jcct, from which it would appear that
the matter had already been arranged
layed.
Among scme Republican politicians Oh
ment of Lee on the ground that a Dem
ocrat has already won too much glory
in the Cuban trouble. This is so sma.
and petty a piece of partnership that i,
is gratifying to Know that few Republi
cans symDathize with it.
So far Lee is the only man who has
made reputation from the events in Gu.
ba that Involve ls in war. AS the leader
of the American troops, he would add
prestige TO the great name he WOrthily
bears.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
THE HERO OF THE WAR.

SO far Fitzhugh Lee is the conSplcu-
Gus figure in the Cuban complications.
IL the government gives him the oppor-
unity. FitZhu"h Lee viii win greater
glory on the field than in the diplomatic
service. Gen. @. O.. Howard, whose
opinion is accepted by All. discussing the
opportunity for some strong Inquire 10
win for himsclf. lasting fame, said:
General Fitzhugh Lee IS the man. /
have known him since he was Il cadet.
lie is fearless. truthful. manly ana
heroic. and Congress. the President and
committees did we'll to listen to hnl.
He is surely the unknown hero.
Will Lee be given the opportunity
1f so. il is probable that Il grandson OF
General L. $. Grant Will serve on. his
staff, the Young man having applied foi
that position. That would be a specta-
Gle that would convince the most blatant
sectional politician that his trade was
forever al an end.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
VISITORS At CHICKAMAUGA.
Fifteen Thousand People Yesterday
Went TO See the Soldiers.

Chattanooga. April 24.-ChickamauGa
Park to-day was visited By at least 10
o people. All the regular trains run
ming into Chattanooga were damned by
sight-seers, from the surrounding country
and an occasional excursion train was
crowded 10 the doors. Extra trains
were run to the park as often as posi-
bic to accommodate the throngS anxious
to see the blue coated United States
warriors. The camp grounds of the Doth
Infantry and Of the 9Th and 10th Caval-
ry. all cOlOred troops. attracted the col
ored people and thousands Of them lin
@ered near the tents all day, laughing
and chatting with the soldiers.
The unloading Of troops which arrived
late yesterday afternoon and last night.
Il good many of which were compelled
to stay in the railroad yards on account
Of q partial blockade of the tracks was
finished before noon and then the new
arrivals We're sent to the park. One full
regiment Of Infantry arrived to-day. the
9TH from Fort Logan, Colorado, origin
ally destined for New Orleans. 1t was
commanded by Col. Bcnham and consist
ed of $50 men and officers in all. They
were sent out 10 the park during the af-
ternoon and unloaded. Battery b., Of
the Fourth Artillery from Jackson Bar
racks. La, - men and six guns. also
arrived during the day.
Quarter Master General Lee will move
his office and headquarters to Chicka-
manga Park tomorrow, where in futuro
he will transact all business connected
with General Brooke's Army. Adiu-
tant General Sheridan. of Genera
brookes sta1. will also move to the
park.
rs a result with several
With cornwall troopers with the Chatt.-
nooga police. one which resulted in the
WOunding of two negro civilians tho ~,
uiers IN future will have TO leave tbo;,
side arms at the camp when anownd
leave Of absence.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
AN EXAMPLE OF PATRlOTIsM-T THE STATE
GUARD.

The prompt action of the Governors
Guard in volunteering to defend the
flag wherever it is attacked, shows that
the members of the Raleigh company
are made OF the stuff of which all the
heroes the world has known are made.
They volunteer without condition and
without reserve, to fight wherever Old
Glory waves, under whatever com
mander is chosen to lead the forces
of their country.
There is not room to doubt that this
noble example will be followed by the
military companies in all parts of the
State. We have always been proud of
our State Guard. The people have taken
great pride in our citizen sOldiery, COM
posed as it is Of the flower of the young
manhood of the State. Now. i'll the.
time of need, when the nation needs
trained men. they will show that they
are ready to take command or follow
wherever there is need Of experienced
and we'll drilled soldiers.
The South has not desired war. The
State Guard has not sought to bring it
on. But we have been declaring for
years that in the event of war the
South would be ready and willing to do
its share of the fighting. The action OF
III the companies that have acted shows
that this declaration will be established
on the field of battle.
In the State Guard, North Carolina
has efficient soldiers ready for the ext
gcHcieS Of war, and in this hour OF
their country's need, they will be foun6
ready to answer the call of then
country.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
WAR PRECEOES DECLARATION.

Some people have expressed surprise
that there should nave been danger of
Il battle before the expiration of the
Presidents ultimatum which expired
yesterday. They forget that it is very
seldom that wan waits on a formal dec
laration. The New York Times points
out that there have been but eleven
declarations of war in the last two hun
drcd years. France formally declared
war against Prussia in 1870, and Rus
STA made Il formal declaration against
Turkey in 1877, but there have been
more than sixty wars begun without
declaration in this century, our war Of
1872 and the Crimean wal being anon.
them.
AS 4 matter of fact. when Spain in
structed Minister Polo to demand his
passports that was equivalent to a dec
l~aratiOn of war.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
THE lTUATiON.

The vain firing upon the American
war ships from Moro Castle is the real
firing Of the first gun by the Spaniards
in the war that is now commenced.
Formal declarations of wal lag behind
actual hostilities.
The futility Of the firing from MORO
Castle is n true Indication of what
Spain can do in this war. 1t can fire
AT the American vessels, but IS as inn
potent to sustain an actual conflict as the
Insurgents were to make an onslaught
on Havana. In truth. it will not sur
prise us if the Spaniards initiate the in
sur@ents in their methods of warfare,
and run out of hiding to strike a blow
here and there.
Up to this time the American navy has
captured four ships carrying the
Spanish flag. The reports of Spanish
captures Of American ships have all
been shown to be false.
There is Il widespread belief that tho
method Of warfare suggested by General
Fitzhugh Lee cannon be put in opera
ton too soon. His idea is that n force
Of 10000 men. perhaps 10000, should
be landed in Cuba without delay, anO
he says there is no doubt that they
could drive the Spaniards off the island
in Il very short time. OF course t,
effect this, it would be necessary t.
have General Lee or some such gcner
al in command. and to give him the
regular soldiers and the citizen sOldiery,
The volunteers Shonld be drilled ready
to augment their forces when necessary
There is every reason for us to fee
proud Of our navy. 1t has been under
estimated by Americans. In this hour
of national crisis. it is the strong righ1
arm Of the nation. and needs only IN
encounter to show that it is equal to any
emergency.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
THE FOURTH.REGIMENT.

The State Guard is meeting public eX-
pectation. 1t is ready to show itself
worthy of the confidence of the people
Of the State.
All homo to the members of the
Fourth Regiment which is the first to
volunteer its services. The other regi-
ments are getting ready and within a
few days. the entire State Guard will
be marching TO the front. increased by
such recruits as will take the places
Of those who are so situated that they
cannot leave their families.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
Veterinary Department.
A HARVEY, ID. y. D.,
EDITOR.

Onr readers have the privilege of aekinS
questions a 70 sick or lame horses ana
n,,las The letter addressed IL u.
Harvey must contain the full name
and address Of the writer. and the aus
svcr must in all eases be printed 0
mis- column. Those who wish
private advice by mail must enclose
two dollars rs a fee payable |" ~.
Harvey. otherwise no notice WiA he
taken of il.
Make your questions rs short and con
else as possible. and the answer con
tanning diagnosis and treatment WE.
oppear in the next issue.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
LECTION SALE OF LAND.

bS virtue OF power and authority con
leIred III a mortgage deed which is
u'iI! recorded in the Register Of Deeds
'hice Tor Wake county. book No. 10I,
~ page b6o. land by request, il viii
sell for cash. to the highest bidder AL
me court house door in Raleigh. OIL
hohday' the 3Oth day Of May. 1898. N
l"t OF land lying III Raleigh and describ-
ca as follows: Situate on the south
Sl'e OF Martin street. between Wi
iiiihStoh and Blount, beginning at thu
ioftneast corner Of Loueee'S lot ou
South side Of said street and running
'hthce south with Lougec'S line sev-
th'! rect TO the lot of Latta x Myatt.
thence east with their line twenty-oH"
Ieet L" their other lot which fronts "n
Salo street. thence north along the line
"i the last named lot seventy feet &"
Said street. thence west to the begin
hiilS. beng the lot conveyed in saId
mortgage deed to w. III. Holleman "
winch said deed reference is made for II
perfect description.
II. e. WOODARD.
ExecutriS.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
SPEEDY AND THOROUGH"

Capt. Alfred l.. Mahan. Americas
greatest naval authority, is quoted by IA
New York World correspondent as say
ing:
The American navy is as prepared
for war Us any navy in the world. and its
officers and men are as efficient as any
similar body on earth.
There is not the slightest reason to
coubt that III case of war the result
would be speedy and thorough. as the
Spanish navy would find to its cost"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
BESI THAT EARTH CAN No

Nneh some one thinks the world Of Won
whether you're rich or poor.
. We got the best That earth can do
Something in living for.
"mtii some one thinks the world of vo,,
no all else in life seems mean,
i"uNe got what comes to only few.
Ana makes earth ever green.
"neiI some one thinks the world az vo,
tAhn you love that dear some one.
ne present knows no past for two
ana future will say well done.
l.. NAT CHARLES
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26

Sol. Julian $. Carr was elected by the
tobacco men of the country 10 mako tbo
argument against doubling the internal
revenue tax on tobacco. and he made a
strong speech. If the Supreme court had
not "paralyZcd the arm of government"
by the income tax decision. the ncces-
Safy increase Of rcyennc would be de-
rived from incomes without iniuriouslv
The great tobacco industry.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
MATING FOR THE Guns

1nerell be Il CLEAN of crimson
"hcre the river seward runs.
for death is grimly waiting
For the guns,
Ana graves where grassy meadows
smile meath the springtime suns
For Death is srimly waiting
For the guns.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26

Sir John Lubbock bids America to re-
member the beatitude. blessed are the
peacemakers. We dove do. We a:i-
going for that blessing by making peace
in Cuba. where it has had no abiding
place for eighty years.-New York
World.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26

An American sailor whipped two
SpaEiards in New York the other ,lly
for saying that the Names destruction
was due to carclessness. "Comi1r
events cast their shadows before" Iap
sailor dad on a small scale what the army
and navy will do by Wholesale.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26

Thc Wilmington Star has All along
maintained that there would be no war.
With the conditions rs they now exist.
it still maintains that Spain has no So
rious intention Of making a real defence
decided 10 eyacuate the island.'' We
hope that the Star is right.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26

Governor Tanner. of Illinois. wants 70
take the field in person as commanders
in-chie of the Illinois troops, and
awaits adyices from Washington. If
Governor Russell will lead the North
Carolina troops. it is safe to say that
there will be less war in North Carolina
during his absence than there has been
in times of peace since his inaugural.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26

Those Spanish marines who took a
solemn VOW never to return to Spain
without victory merely announced a
change Of residence. They have seen
their native land for the last time.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26

Minister WoOdford never found out
that 1T was possible for Spain to resist
his smooth sentences until his train was
rocked by the Spaniards. He is n
clever granny, and we hope the Span
iards didn't hurt his side-whiskers.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26

MORO Castle has been standing since
1890. Unless the Spanish flag is hauled
down in short order. the OLD castle will
be RACED to the ground. NeneratiOn f,r
its age will not serve to save it
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26

1t is now generally accepted that Post
master General Gary's resignation was
precipitated by reason of differences of
opinion on the war question. we We're
a little skeptical of the statement and
his health gave way suddenly.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26

The Greensboro Record says tina.
Judge SimOnton IS unable to leave his
bed and that the hearing of the Stanly
bond case has ben postponed.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-04-26
ALL RALEIGH IS PROUD.

Many Il prayer went up in Raleigh
yesterday for the brave boys who com
pose the Governors Guard. With Il
patriotism as broad as their country
they show that they are every inch
soldiers by volunteering to go wherever
Old Glory waves. They are not parade
soldiers, willing only to wear peace
honOrs. but true sOldiers-the stuff out
of which ~Stonewall's brigade was made.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-06-01
Here's jhe Official News the
country has LOnged for.

Washin-ton.Nay 30.-Ati2:3O
O'Clock this lMonday) morning
the navy department received a
dispatch from Commodore Schlcy
announcing definitely that he had
located Admiral Cervera's Cape
Verde squadron in the bay of
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-06-01
BEFORE You Ride You- wheel.

BE sure to shake into your shoes A,ior',
Foot.aNc powder for the feet II keeps
your tcCt cool ana comfortable, prevents sweat
Ing feet and makes your endurance ter f,.I
greater over 10000 wheel people are using
Aliens Foot Ease. They all prai,c H. Lad, &.
insist on having it. 1t gives rest and comfort
10 smnrtins, hot swollen, aching nervous feet
At all druggists and shoe stores, @Sc Sample
FREE by mail Address, Allen =. Olmstct.
lie Roy, n Y.
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~ -Hr
.r
=. '.''''' III O''e deS-
'.'.o'' %. ..s vessels and the
los, ot nmy lives precious TO
spain. Iua al.. .a-tion is made
however tla- tno Sasnisrd NOV,
hIow nm ri. +n. n,r,. ,I
,. r nan
'..'' , '.'''' ...' i' 'no hahoS OF
'.'.- V. '.'. '''''
'ie oa-H''enGs5 Of Commodore
>chIeE IS patch would Indicate
that. he has Effected landing
meas. c-uG 20 s.l mado ,er
.nr.I .r,.,g .;~s.4;on ,cr. L..t
'''' ''A'
''''' ''7 '''l I"9SlO'9 from 'he
entrance 10 the bay definitely TO
see and recognize the Spanish
vessels, but by eliecting landing
at some point on either side of
thc eutrancea vantage point
could be gained very likely from
which the entire harhor could be
examined. In ali probability
Commodore Schley or one Of his
trusted officers has successfully
performed this hazardous under
taxing j" order TO obtain the val
liable information contained i
his dispatch.
# is imnossib,a owi,a 70 fl,
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-06-01
AHlmOglI2c5r3ce emGeo
For the Senate

Thankful for past favors. and at The
solicitation of many friends. { an
nQhnce that I am candidate for re-
eiection to the state Senate, subject to
the rules of the Democratic Primary.
B. y. MILLER.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-06-01
TIE OREGON

AT KEY WEST.

L
Tn;tnd s,otos ,,,l..E;., n.......,
arrived here this morning from
Jupiter and is now a. anchor
near Sand Kew LIGHT.
Captain Chase Clark and other
officer. Of the OREGON g.weasnor.
.g 10 o'c.oc', and reported a.
vel. On board and tua gr...n ig
good condition.
Tine Orc. ,a. sam #ae.~.
arca 30. arrived 90 ou.tao AHu.
aud --a5 Sandy naut April
-I Hriein %. uo auo,r9 Euf
"N "a. aat'lesh.u reached. .5.H,.
Nav s. ana n-.nai ~t aa1r-...
May u.s. AZ ".o latter H.aaa .Ha
"a#u.D wa auuano.a3, bet a.
was .-.w .aa'nnt fu .av
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-06-01

Late to bed and early to rise, pre-
pares man for his home in the skies.
Early to bed and n LittleEarly Riser,
the pill that makes life longer and bet
ter and wiser. Crawford B6os.
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CL0SINCs ENERCISng.

I'm" Gr0dcG SchDOi C30vrH ifa
Years nor" nan II Gg0,t-
WVtcS.