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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-04
A CUBAN EXPEDITION.

Jacksonville. Fla, May "a special
to the Times-Union and Citizen from
Kek West, via Tampa, says:
The government tug Leiden left Key
West ut / o'clock this afternoon, carry
ing Il Cuban expedition under govern
ment auspices to establish communica-
ton with the Cuban forces in Havana
province The expedition is commanded
by Lieutenant Colonel :Baldemere Aces
tn. Under him are Laurine PradO and
AmhrosiO DiaZ veteran officers, and
three other Cubans. All are thoroughly
famliarwth the entire: province of Ha-
vana. Col. Acosta formerly commanded
a cavalry troop in the western part of
Havana province and is n man of extra.
ordinary daring and energy.
A landing will be effected at night al
Il thoroughly safe place already selec-
ted Acosta and Diaz will ride at once
to the interior where they will join Acos-
ta's old command and from this camp
the important dispatches will be car
ried to all part of western Cuba. Other
four Cubans of the pagty expect to be
able to establish a line Of communication
from the coast to the Interior. The ex-
petition will he landed iundcr the dircc-
ton of j. Il. Cartaya ard was fitted ont
by General Emilio Nunez.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-04
MONTHLY COTTON REPORT.

New Orleans, May 3.-Secretary Hes
ter's New Orleans Cotton Exchange
statement issued to-day covers the
monthly movement to April 30.
Compared with last year it shows an
increase for the month in round figures
of 10000 bales. compared with year
before last is an increase of 5000.
The total for April was $40, 402 against
90, 49, last year.
The amount of crop brought into sight
for the eight months from September
to April inclusive is 2.311 $50 over last
year, 3,SG0,143 over year before last
The movement from the first of Sep
TENDER to April 30 includes total receipts
at all United States delivery ports of
S.32S,9S against 6,550.326 last year.
Southern mill takings, exclusive Of guam
tity consumed at Southern outports $685.
$50 against S15,346 last year. Interior
stocks of those held at the commence
ment of the season 230303 against 49,
S38 last year
The total amount of the crop brought
into sight during the eight months end
ing April 30 is 10.J3S.11 against $40
229 last year and 6,69I, 9o7 year before
last
Foreign exports for the hrst eight
months of the season have been 6,6SS,215
bales, showing an increase over last sea-
son of 1,21J,8S6 and over the same pc
riod year before last of 2,5a7,701.
Stocks at the seaboard and the TWEEN
ty-nine leading Southern interior markets
on April 80 were 969204 against G70, 74S
the same date last year.
Including stocks at ports and interior
towns over from the previous season and
the number of bales of the current crop
brought into sight during the eight
months the supply has been 10.674 500
against S.5S4,778 last year and 1907, oil
the year before
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-04
SPLENDID MARKMANSHIp.
Gun Practice on Squadron Off Fort
Monroe.

On board the flagship Brooklyn, off
Fort Monroe, Va, May 3.-The interest
and enthusiasm over the victory of Com
modore Dewey in the Philippines con-
tinued this morning in the fleet. 1t was
a source of congratulation. based upon
the meager details received that the
American gunners had proved their SUI
periority, and it is confidently expected
they will win every naval battle of the
war; 1t may have been because of this;
self-congratulation that the ships of the
squadron at gun practice this morning
showed phenomenal skill in hitting the
small, bobbing targets. A noteworthy
feature of the shooting was that every
man at the guns acted as sighting gun
ner. and this in no way detracted from
the splendid workmanship. The revenue
cutter Manning, recently converted,
passed out this morning on her way to
Key West. The gun boat Bancroft, is
at the Norfolk Navy Yard.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-04
HEAVY FIRING OFF CAPE RACE

ST. Johns, \. T., May 3-The telegraph
operators at Cape Race and Trepassey,
on the south coast of this island. re-
port having heard heavy firing of guns
in the offing on Saturday night. The fir
ing lasted - minutes, and to the opera
tors. conveyed the impression that two
ships were engaged in a sea fight. The
telegraph wires have since been interrupt
ed and no further news was Obtainable
The firing is described as having been
heavy enough to shake houses in the
vicinities mentioned. All possible steps
have been taken to obtain. if possible
confirmation of these reports.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-04
DIED FROM BLOOD POISONING

Oxford. n. c.. May 3.-(Special) ,
The sympathy of this community goes
out to Mr. Charles +. Crews, former
Register of Deeds of Granville, in the
sad death of his 10-year-old son, which
occurred yesterday evening. The boy
while at play on Friday last stumped his
toe causing Il severe bruise, which at
first seemed only an ordinary wound,
but blood poison set in causing the
child's death on Monday The funeral
and burial take place today at Salem
Methodist church. near Oxford.
Mr.. Willie BRYAN and family. of Rich
mond. are in Oxford at the Meadows
House, where they will make their
home in future.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-04
THE BoMBARDMENT or MANILA

London, May "a special dispatch
from Madrid says the Spanish Colonial
office has adviccs of the beginning OF
the bombardment of Manila, before the
cable was cut, which said:
Thus far the American shells have
not reached the town proper which is
strongly protected"
Continuing, the adviccs to the Colonial
Office at Madrid are said to have read:
Only the outlying native quarters
have suffered. They are now in flames.
Occasionally shell fell in the European
town. where few houses were struck.
The batteries Of the citadel, especially
the six large guns, are vigorously reply
ing to the American fire and have in
fictod considerable damage on the fleet
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-04
oNsLoW COUNTY, CoNvENTIoN.
The Populist Candidate for Sheriff Re
turns to The Faith.

The PopuilSt Candidate for SherlH ne
turns to The Faith.
Jacksonville, n. c.. May 3.-(Special)
Onslow Democratic County Convention
net at Jacksonville, y. c., for the p'lf-
pose of electing delegates to the Congress
sional, judicial and State conventions
+. ]. Scott was nominated chairman
and Arthur Whitley. The clever quill drl-
yer of the Is to / ''Times,' was made
secretary, a pair to draw to and don t
YOU forget it. The Chicago platform
was adopted, and Hon. Tom Gilman
and Hon. Rudolph Duffy were respec-
tiyely endorsed for Congressman ana so
licitor. 1t was an old fashioned Demo
cratic rally, in which Jerry Spicer, the
popuist candidate for sheriff in the
last campaign, joined heartily and made
thc hearts of the OLD Democrats with
whom he had formerly stood in many
hard fought political battles. feel glad to
know that he had returned to the Old
Taith-the faith of Thomas Jefferson and
William j. Bryan. There is room for
more. Oh, weary wanderer, will you
come and help fight the peoples battle?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-04
TO PATROL THE CHESAPEAKE

Baltimore. Md, May 3--Commander
Emerson, of the Maryland Naval Re-
serves. returned to the city tonight
from Washington where he had con
ference to-day with the naval anthori-
ties relative to the formationof 1.-THE
Chesapeake Bay Mosquito fleet" He
stated that if the present. plans were car
ried out within 10 days fleet of 8 YES
sells would be placed in commission TO pa
troll the Chesapeake Bay. The fleet will
consist of two gun boats, two torpedo
boats and four sea-going tugs to be used
for patrolling.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-04
L. s. POSTAL SERVICE FOR CUBA.

Washington, D. c., May 3.-The Post.
master General to-day issued an order
to establish postal service in the Cuban
port first occupied by the United States
and appointed Ehen Brewer, of Pitts
burg. Pa. special agent of the depart
ment to organize the work. The ser
vice will cover not only the army ma'lS
for troops ordered to Cuba, but business
mail of the ordinary character for the
territory temporarily under the authofl-
ty of our army
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-04
FUNDS FOR navy.

Washington. ID. c.. May 3.-The Sec
rotary of the Navy has sent to the Sec
rotary of the Treasury for transmission
to Congress to be included in the Urgent
Deficiency bill estimates of appropria.
tons required by the Navy Department
to complete the service of the current
fiscal year and the next 6Scal year end
ing June 80, 1899, amounting to SIS.
100000. This is in addition to the $34,
019,99S asked for last week by the Sec
rotary of War.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-04
STEAMER GOES ASHORE.

Jacksonville. Fla. May 3.-A special
to the Times Union and Citizen from
Miami. Fla. says:
An English tramp steamer laden with
two thousand tons of cotton and oil.
went ashore opposite Caesars Greek yes
terday Last hight a large number Of
boats and men left here for the wreck.
Her cargo will be a rich one for the
wreckers. 1t is not known whether there
was any loss Of life.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-04
MURDER AND SUICIDE.

New York. May 3.-Jacob Gramm. n
small shop keeper, 50 years old. living
on Morton street, today murdered two
of his children. aged aud ~ years.
mortally wounding a third and inflicted
fatal wounds on himself. "A note writ
ten by Gramm indicated that his act
was caused by jealousy of. his wife.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-04
THE FORTIFICATIONs BILL.

Washington, d. c., May :i.-The For
tiiichtions Appropriation bin has been
agreed on IN conference. carrying Il total
of S9,3GT,4!4. The Senate recedes from
all its new Legislation put in the bill and
the House recdes from disagreement to
Senate increases.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-04
SIR JULIAN TO LEAVE.

London, May 3.-According to a report
published here to-day, the British AM
bassador at Washington. . Sir Julian
Pauncefote, is to be succeeded by Sir
Thomas II. Sanderson, X. G. b., o., X.
{. NJ. u, the permanent under Secretary
Of State for Foreign Affairs. one of the
most experienced diplomatic. officers in
the British service.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-04
EPES NOMINATED.
The Unseating by Congress is De
nounced.

Petersburg, Va, May 3,-The Demo
cratic nomination convention OF me
Fourth Congressional District of Nlr-
ginia met here tonight and unanimously
nominated Hon. Sydney F. Epes for
Congress amid great enthusiasm. Con
gressmen Rhea, of Kentucky. and hay
Of Virginia. made speeches. Resolutions
denonncing as an outrage and an ins4i'
to the district. the unseating OF MI
Epcs by the Fifty-ffth Congress, were
adopted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-04
CATHOLICS ARE INDIGNANT.
They Are United, hey Say in Uphold
ing the Government.

ing the Government.
Baltimore. Nd. May 3.-Leading
Catholics here are indignant ut what
they call an effort on the part of the
London Daily Mail to place the Catho-
lies in this country in false light. Car
dinal Gibbons said tonight:
"These statements of the Daily Mail
are entirely misleading. | receive the
leading Catholic paper of England. the
Tablet. i'll which expressions from Blsh-
ops and prominent clergy constantly APP
pear. Such expressions show generally
sympathy with the United States. The
Irish Catholics are almost entirely in ac-
cord with this country. Notwithstanding
the statements contained in the Daily
Mail as cabled to This country last night.
catholics in the United States have
but one sentiment concluded His Emf
nence. Whatever may have been their
opinions as to the eXpediency of the war.
now that it is on, they are united in up
holding the government
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-04
BURLINGTON ELECTION.
The Present Mayor and a Progressive
Board Elected.

The present Mayor illi II EoSECSSiNt
Board Elected.
Burlington, n. c.. May 3.-(Special.)-
The election of city officers created but
little excitement to-day. The nominees
Of the citizens mass meeting were elected
by large majority. excepting one cOun-
Gilman from ward one Until last night
tbere was but one candidate in the field
for mayor, when Mr.. James w. Murray
issued circulars announcing his candida
cy. He was defeated by the present in
cumbent, Mr.. Daniel L. Morrow. whose
majority was 1872. Constable w. c.
Cameron had no opposition w. ]. Boone
was elected street commissioner. The
council are II. NJ. Morrow. Ii. G. Hines
first ward, ID. r. Lamb. Will Long, sec
ond ward, Tom Allen, X. \. Stanford
third ward; Henry +. Moore, NJ. NJ
Shohner. fourth ward. This gives Bur
Iington Il progressive administration.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-04
DEMOCRATS MAKE GAINS.

indianapolis, Ind, May 3,-Elections
to-day were held i'm the larger cities of
Indiana. While party lines wpre tightly
drawn in many places. vet politics in the
most of them, were laid aside. Demo
Gratis make gains in number of cities.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-04
HILLsBORo ELECTION.

HllSboro. \. c., May 3.--(Special.)-
j. T. Shaw defeated j. A. Harris today
for mayor by one vote The Board of
Aldermen elected were: G.. A. Durham,
G. -. Jones. S. +. Cole J. r. Roach.
+. r. Faucctte, Il. G. Sheriff., f. A.
Roscmond. The election was very quiet.
The coIored man who was elected last
year was beaten today
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-04
DIED.

Last night. at 11:30 o'clock, Tilton
Blake, in the 22nd year of his age. The
deceased was son of Albert Blake. Il
well-known citizen Of our community.
The funeral will take place at II o'clock
today from the residence, on Northwest
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-04
GLADSTONE EASIHR.

London, May 3.-Advices from Haw-
arden today say Mr.. Gladstone is resting
distinctly easier. He is suffering little
pain and had u good nights sleep.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-04
GOVERNOR M'LAURIN's ORDER

Jackson. Mis-, May Ex-Governor e, NE
Laurin has issued an order for the oi" ~,
volunteers TO rendezvous Mt Jachsoil VI
Tuesday next. Eighteen companies nav
so far volunteered.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-04
ASSEMBLIES OFFICIALS VOTE.

- Asheville, N. G.. May 3.-(special.)-
The following is the official vote for
mayor of Asheville: Miller Ren.). 1.341;
Luther Dem.), 1882. "
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-04
CHILD KILLED BY HORSE.
The Little Fellow Was Thrown and
Dragged to Death.

dragged 10 Death.
Winston. \. c., May ESPECIAL y
The nineyearold son of Eugene Shore
a Forsyth farmer. was thrown from a
horse yesterday and killed; his feet
caught in the harness and he was dragg-
ed some distance. His head struck a
stump with great force. knocking him
senScless.
The Guilford Grays with 40 men
strong, went to. Raleigh to-day to join
the other companies, for mobilization.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-04
THE MANILA CABLE.
1t Was Cut About Fifty Miles From
That City

InaL Jlty.
London May Enquiries made at the
Offices of the Eastern Telegraph Com
pany show it has been impossible for
any word to have come from Manila
since 10 O'Clock yesterday morning, Lon
don time, when the cable was cut.
The officials of the company, say, that
according to their tests from Hong Kong
the cable was cut fifty miles from Ma
Mia. They think week, or even II fort
night may elapse before it can be re-
paired.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-04
MOUNT AIRY DEMOCRATIC.

Mount Airy. n. c., May 3.-(Special)
After a hard fight the Democrats carry
the town by the biggest majority ever
known clecting w. +. Carter mayor,
and all five Commissioners.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-04

Goose Grease Liniment sold and
guaranteed by all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-04

"Don't give mp the ship."-Captain
James Lawrence.
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WAR REVENUES
Are Discussed In Committee but Not
Disposed Of

WASHINGTON, May 3o.-The Senate
Committee on Finance was In session for
three hours today, considering amend
ments which have been suggested to the
War Revenue bill. The time was spent
largely in an exchange Of views upon the
policy of accepting any amendments
which are not germane to the bill, the re-
suit being a determination to accept none
such of whatever character. The talk was
directed especially toward the amend
ments Of Senator Lodge for the annexation
Of Hawaii and Of Senator Morgan pro-
viding for form Of government Of &C.
quired territory, and there was a general
expression Of opinion that they should
not be accepted by the committee, and,
furthermore, that II necessary they should
be met with motions to table. This decis-
ion was also made applicable to other like
amendments, such as that offered by Sen
ator Pettigrew for the abrogation Of the
Hawaiian reciprocity treaty. There was
no dissenting view from this policy. SEN
ators favorable personally to the various
amendments agreed with those who were
not, that with the door once opened to
changes not pertinent to the main subject
of the bill, the end would be indefinitely
postponed.
The committee also discussed to some
extent amendments suggesting changes of
the method OF taxing Of transactions Of
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SCHLEY ALONE KNOWS
HOW OR WHERE HE WILL STRIKE
CERVERA
This Would Be More Interesting II
Later Information Had Not
Been Given

ON BOARD The AEsO CIATED PRESS
TUG, DANDY, OFF sANTIAGo. May 2s.-
via Kingston, Jamaica. May &.-(Copy-
righted, 1898, by the Associated Press)
Commodore schlsy's squadron Il doggedly
patrolling the waters in this vicinity,
waiting to strike the Spanish feet, which
the Americans confidently believe is lying
under the protection Of tho harbor bat
teries. Commodore Schley arrived here
Tuesday after several days cruising about
Cienfuegos without sighting the Spanish
fleet When the Dandy first sighted the
American squadron Thursday evening, 1t
was lying ten miles south of the entrance
to Santiago harbor in one line about two
miles long and just sufficient steerage way
to enable the ships to keep up against the
heavy sea that was running. The squadron
lay to all night in this order and early in
the morning, after a consultation OF the
commanding officers 1t moved about three
miles westward to permit the coaling Of
the ships out Of the range Of the shore
guns. This latter position is occupied to-
day by the entire fleet excepting the aux
iliary cruisers Yale and st. Paul which
were left scouting of the harbor Of San
tiago. and the auxiliary cruisers Harvard,
which was this morning sent with dis
patches to Port Antonio, jamaica
When the Associated Press correspond
ent boarded the Brooklyn today and sought
an interview with Commodore Schley, he
was met with a courteous but firm refusaN
The commodore positively declined to dis
cuss his plans or talk Of the possibility Of
meeting the Spanish squadron.
What the outcome will be Is matter Of
onjecture-whether he will lombard the
harbor and forts, attempting to force an
entrance. or whether he will await an at
sempt on the part Of the spaniards to de-
part, Schley only knows.
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ties will end before the conventions Of the
several parties win be called upon to
name their candidates and define their
positions. Not one of them can hope to
escape the responsibility or shirk the
duty. The attitude of each should COM
prchend the composite Views Of its
atomic membership. Earnest study Of
the question. therefore. becomes the i'm
mediate duty Of every Individual citizen.
The greatest good to the greatest num-
ber." the cherished traditional doctrine
of Democracy, furnishes the touchstone.
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Los ANGELES HERALD. TUESDAY MORNING. MAY 81. 1898

end thorough training. preparation and
rigid discipline upon the part Of the gun
ners are Of first importance. The game
II too costly to be In the hands Of buneiers.
But not only IL the public treasury af-
fected. but the very life of the nation is
involved in the quality Of service rendered
by the men In whose control are our land
defenses and our battle ships. And the
country has just reason to be proud of
the service thus far rendered by our
navy, and II full Of confident expectation
Of the skill and bravery sure to be made
evident by our. armies when the govern
ment gives them a chance of meeting the
common enemy.
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Merritt in Command

SAN FRANCISCO, May 3o.-Major-Gen.
eral Merritt, Commander Of the Manila
expeditionary force and Governor General
of the Philippines, moved his headquarters
from the Palace Hotel to the Phelan build
Ing today.
He and his stair occupy the rooms that
have been the headquarters of Brig. Gem
eral Elwell 8. Otis, who this morning
moved with his staff to Camp Richmond
where tented headquarters had been pre-
pared for him.
General Merritt issued an order today
formally announcing that he has taken
command of the Philippine forces and en-
petitions.
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stock and grain exchanges and Insurance.
brokers, but decided to leave the provis.
Ions relating to these subjects ~ they now
stand.
The only two changes Of Importance q.
cided upon related to drugs and to recipes.
The amendment regarding receipts for
amounts below IS and that In relation to
drugs IL verbal change, making clearer
the meaning Of the committee that drugs
and proprietary articles should be tAxtd
only when sold.
There was also virtual understanding
that II the German amendment should he
adopted by the Senate, there would be stfil
further changes in the stamp tax made
In that event It will not be necessary tt
collect so large o sum on stamps The conn
mittee Is divided on the German amend
ment