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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-04-29
WASHINGTON LETTER
from our regular Correspondent

!
WAsnINeroN, April 25,-There
has been no occasion for anybody to
find any fault with the rapidity with
which important events have followed
each other during the past week.
The signing by the President OF the
armed Intervention resolution; the
ultimatum to Spain; the breaking
of diplomatic relations with us by
Spain; the proclamation declaration
declaring to the nations of the world
the intention of the United States to
blockade Havana and other Cuban
ports; the actual establishing of that
blockade; the capture of Spanish
merchant vessels by ships Of the
blockading squadron; the proclama-
nation calling for $4,000 men to
serve two years, unless sooner dis
charged. That is the weeks record
of the most important acts of the ex-
ecutive branch of the government.
Congress has not been idle during
the week. 1t passed the bill authoriz-
inc the formation of volunteer army
the bill for recognizing the regular
army and increasing it in time of war
to 10000 men; adopted a resolution
declaring the existance of a state OF
war between Spain and the Z. s,
besides doing the usual amount OF
routine business and attending the
funeral of the late Senator Walthall,
of Miss, which was held in the Senate
lchamber on Saturday and was atten-
ded by the President and all the
members of the Cabinet.
The Ways and Means committee
of the House upon which devolved
the duty of preparing the bill to pro-
vide the money to pay the expenses
of the war, has performed that duty
and reported the bill to the House.
The bill by the imposition of new In
lternal revenue taxes and an increase
Iof the taxes on beer and manufacture
ed tobacco provides for an estimated
increase of SlOO,OOO,000 in the
country's annual revenues. 1t also
provides for the issue of $780, 100000
lin 3 per cent coin bonds, to run from
ten to twenty years, at the option oil
the government, and authorizes the
issue of Sl00,000,000 in 3 per cent
certificates of Indebtedness by the
treasury. The expectation is that
the bill will be passed this week, as
the disposition of Congress is to pusf
everything connected with the con
duct of the war through without
prolonged discussion, recognizing the
moral effect upon the world of speedy
and united action by Congress upor
war measures.
The fighting is not likely to be al
speedy in arriving as the events
which Immediately preceded The
} opening of the war. SO far as known
, the bulk Of the Spanish navy is OF
the other side of the Atlantic, will
. the intention of remaining there auc
devoting its action to hunting fol
stray American merchant vessels
which can be taken without fighting
There are numerous reports abou
their coming over here to fight, but
our naval officers do not believe them
although they would be more thar
clad to have them do so. Our navy
will not attack the forts ofthe Cubar
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Weyler Never in Virginia,

Referring to the statements made
by Congressman Amos J. Cummings
that General Weyler was an attache
of the Spanish Legation at Washing
ton during the war and served for a
while on General Sheridan's staff in
the Valley campaign, Consul General
Lee said;
"Weyler never was in Virginia and
does not speak English. | do not be-
lieve Mr.. Cummings said it.
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FIVE WAR VESSELS.
RECORDED TO HAVE PASSED MOLE ST
NICHOLAS YESTERDAY.

RECORDED TO HAVE PASSED MOLE ST
NICHOLAS YESTERDAY.
Port-Au Prince, Haiti, April o.
Five war vessels are reported to have
passed Mole S.. Nicholas going west
ward. They are supposed to be
Spanish warShip either from Cape
Verde or Cadiz.
SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT.
Washington, April 25.-The Sen
ate passed the house bill declaring
that a state of war exists between
the United States and Spain. BY a
unanimous vote it was Immediately
taken to the White House and signed
at once by Mckinley.
HAVE CAPTURED 10 VESSELS.
Key West, April 26.-The capture
of the Panama makes ten prize ships
now in the harbor here and the pri-
soners on them number $50. The
government today rented a large
honse for them in this city and they
will be maintained at the govern
ment's expense.
WHAT BLANCO SAYS.
Madrid, April 26.-Captain- Gen
eral BlancO telegraphs this evening
that the situation is unchanged at
Havana. Adds that five American
warships approached Mariana today.
Says the Spanish gunboat Lijora
compelled an American torpedo
boat destroyer to retreat from the
harbor at Cardenas.
LANDED ON CUBAN COAST.
Washington, April 26.-Report to
the navy department confirms the
rumor that Lieutenant John G..
Fremont of the torpedo boat Porter
landed on Cuban coast, near Matan-
zas His purpose is now said to be the
delivery or dispatches TO emissaries
of Gomez. Expedition was success
full. Believed officer Of United States
army aboard Porter and now pro-
ceeding to nearest insurgent camp.
Also said agent Gomez awaited
Fremont.
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FIRED ON OUR FLEET.
TEN SHOTS FROM MORO CASTLE
POURED AT OUR VESSELS.
STEAMER CAPTURED

SPANISH STEAMER CAPTURED
WASHINGTON, April 25-S.l9 a. m.
Ten shots have been fired at our
fleet from Moro Castle.
Another Spanish steamer has been
captured by our fleet.
Secretary Sherman has resigned
the state portfolio, and Assistant
Secretary Day will succeed him.
Spain has ordered the capture Of
the Paris.
The Oregon is safe, having been
notified of the war.
The cable between the United
States and Havana has been cut by
the Mangrove. All news will now
come by vessels.
10000 troops will be modified here
this week.
ITALY IS NEUTRAL.
ROME, April 25.-Italy has declar-
ed neutrality.
FIVE WAR VESSELS.
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Aug , '9j.-tt
PARIS Is SAFE.

London, April 26.-It is learned
that secrect instructions were given
Capt. Watkins of the Paris, which
preclude the possibility Of her capture.
The Paris will reach her destination
in tue time. No anxiety need be te't
if the steamer doesn't reach New
York Friday.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-04-29

What is known as the sober second
thought is coming. One of the Sena-
tors says Congress was not responsible
for the war, it could not avoid doing
what it did do, after the President
sent his message to congress. How
pleasant it is to place the RESPONSE
bility on others. The congressional
and yellow journal jingoes have the
honor of bringing on this war, and
whatever may be the result, to them
it will attach.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-04-29

We received two letters yesterday
from the Democratic Congressional
Campaign Committee, expressing
their appreciation of the good work
that the HERALD is doing for the
cause of bimetallism.
We are heartily in favor of bimet-
allism, but are opposed to silver
recommendation, and we fear that if
the committee should examine the
HERALD more closely, they would
not have so high an appreciation OF
our labor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-04-29
One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
That is vLat u was made fo7.

Both the 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-
TEN 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 ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, Its
many excellent qualities commend 1t
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
glsts. 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.
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Five hundred years ago Spain re
ioiced over the discovery Of America
To-day she feels real sorry that She
didn't leave that job for some one
Else
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-04-29

Mr.. VIM. d. /. Borum, of Balti-
more, is raising company of youn-
teers TO 90 to the front and will offer
his services to the President. None
but able bodied men will be accepted.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-04-29
University Of VIRGINIA,

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. g."
Letters, Science Law, Medicine, Engineering
Session begins 18th September.
ru,t,ou in Accidental Schools free to virginians
For catalogues address o-a
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For Sale.

loffer 70 sale, or In exchange for
propeltyl IN ouDty, my property ID
Woodstock, .isopposite the Lutheran
church. con ting Of one acre lot and
garden. dwelling house Of seven rooms,
stable and other outbaildIngs. This
p<operty contains anumber of bearing
fruit trees, and can beso divided a. to
make several veIy dos lrable building
lots. Address
MRS. N. +. MCCAIN,
feb. Sd Eainbnrg. Va
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INeI are Us NlVNN 80
who never heard of war.
The war is upon us. We have now
but one thing TODD. That Is to whip
the Spaniards as soon as possible. 1t
would seem that there can be but one
result and the sooner Spain recognizes
the fact the better it will be for her
and all concerned.
~
Some are predicting that the war
will last but a few months. Such
predictions are worth nothing. The
length of the war will depend upon
the result of the fighting and the course
of other nations. 1t may be short
war or it may be very long one.
We cannot now tell what complica-
tons may grow out of it.
-
When we remember that 1T was
Sna;n that was instrumental in wrest-
ing this fair land from the hands OF
savages in order that we might en-
iov it. does it not seem a little I'M
grateful in us to try to drive her OF
entirely from the two little Islands
which now are all that remains OF her
vast American possessions? Mans
foresight is very little protection to
future generations. 1t may be, we
know not, that Spain's cruelty has
been the cause of her losing one pos
session after another until now she Is
likely to be confined to her home
territory. Her cruelty to her own
people is evidently the cause OF her
fall.
Hon. Jas. Hay has written letter
to a friend in this place, from which
we publish the following extract;
"The people who spread the report
about my rendering my services are
totally mistaken in thinking that | con-
fined it TO the appointment Of Colonel
l wrote the Governor that rendered
them unreservedly in any capacity IN
which l might be of services so that If
he should reuqire me to go as a PR
vate | should expect to obey his or.
ders. If you can have what l have
written above placed in your county
papers / would be obliged.
Yours very truly,
JAMES Hay.
This does not interfere with my
candidacy for congress-"
~
Capt. Opie gave very in terestlng
account of the battle OF Manassas
before Stonewall Jackson Camp, al
Staunton, on last Monday night. Nc
was followed by Capt. Jas Bum
gardner who endorsed the discriP-
ton, but made one correction. The
Captain said: "The whole Stonewal
Brigade was not put into the battle
at the Henry House, but only the
Fifth regiment. The entire brigade
did not 90 into action until the charge
was made that captured Ricketti
battery aud the Federals routed"
Is not this the fact? The brigade
was formed with 8 companies Of Col
A.C. Cummings regiment, after
wards the SD Va. INIT. on the left
Those s companies made the hrs
charge near the Henry House, re
pulsed their advance and drove thu
enemy from the battery, killed thu
horses and not being supported
were compelled to retire, after LOSING
43 killed and 140 wounded! Success
i've charges were afterwards made b.
other regiments of the brigade.
The writer, who was sn officer, O
the 33d, heard Gen. Jackson max
this remark, while he was near tn
dying, acting 1t. Col. Lee of the SS(
that evening: ''The work Col
Cummings regiment did to-day wa
worth the loss of the entire req
ment."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-04-29

First Lieut.. Richard c. Croxton,
of the first infantry has been appoint
ed to muster in the Virginia troops.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-04-29
Commissioners Office,
(Inchancery)

Woodstock, Va, April 6, 1913.
10 Horny Shine Complt,
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The war is upon us. We have now
but one thing to do. That is to whip
the Spaniards as soon as possible. 1t
would seem that there can be but one
result and the sooner Spain recognizes
the fact the better it will be for her
and all concerned.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1898-04-29

Some are predicting that the war
will last but a few months. Such
predictions are worth nothing. The
length of the war will depend upon
the result of the fighting and the course
of other nations. 1t may be a short
war or it may be a very long one.
We cannot now tell what complica-
tons may grow out Of 1t.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-07-19
WAR ATLAS.

The Raaboard Air Line has gotten out
and pleced in the hands of all it's Ticket
Agents at principal points, a War
Atls, shORing the. United Statee :,
European Countries. Cape VERDE anc
Philippine Islands. Cuba and it's larger
cities II detsil, and with maps Of Ube
World, North America, Europe anC
South America.
These Aliases are full of information
and will prove Of great assistance il
understanding the movements of haete
and armies SO given in the newspapers.
Ga account OF the great exrense OF
getting out this Atlas, the SeaboarC
Air Line is compelled TO fix g price o:
twenty five cents each, which is merely
nominal.
They can be obtained upon applica
ton to Agents, Representatives or tt
T. J Anderson, General Passenger
Agent, Portsmouth, Va.
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rH1NKs somR ONE IS AT FAULT

correspondence of the Progressive Farmer.
Your note (page 2ud for July 12Gh),
calling attention to the fact that VIM.
P. Wooten, graduated third at West
Point this year only brings out more
forciply that a cousin OF his, Mr.. Brad,
ley j. Woo5en, graduate OF our own
A & NJ. College and commended by the
UuIted State officers in charge Of the
military department there as worthy
of promotion, and whose name has
been on record in Washington, D. c.,
at the War Department for promotion
is called one Of the best drilled men in
the Second regiment. But under the
sy stero 60 OF promotions this Wooten
has been held back after having been
on the roll for promotion Over a year,
TO give place for the promotion of one
University graduate, and two or three
others from the Bingham School.
Surely in these times real merit at
special service is slow to be recognized
In Washington. A READER
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-07-19
PATRIOTISM IN DURHAM.

A correspondent Of the Morning Post
of the Let inst, says:
Durham has quite a number of pa
triotic citizens left Notwithstanding
the fact that two hundred or more
have gone to war from here. Last
night a young white man was walking
along the streets when a negro passed
him and said There goes a Spaniard.
That was all that was necessary for q
fight to begin, and a few minutes later
the negro was struggling with the
white man and yelling for some one to
take a pistol from his antagonists
hand, who, 1t seems, was trying to
shoot his accuser. In the afray the
negro used a stick. This morning they
were both bound over to court by act
ing Mayor Taylor.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-07-19
800 Reward 300.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased Co
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all it's
stages, and that is Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure known to the med
ical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional
disease, requires q constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system, thereby destroying the foundation
by building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The proprietors have
SO much ta1th In its curative powers, that they
oner one Hundred Dollars for any case that it
1alls TO cure. Send for list of testimonials. -
: Address, F.. J. CHENEY &CO,, Toledo,O o.
~ Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Mentlon this paper when you write.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-07-19
"PRRJUDICE"

n judice is the field in which ia
sown all the seeds of hate, watered
fOndly by all the devilish ingenuity
that the blind passions of men can de
wise, drawing nourishment from d. r
row bigoted selfshness, protected aud
defended by all the wild savagery OF
Ignorance, hedged in by ignorant egot
ism, and deepised by all intellige t
men. 1t hates reforms and reformers.
dispises people with ideas, and loves
the meek and simple follower. To
think in it's presence is tt commit a
breach Of the peace, to express a
thought is to invite humiliation.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-07-19
Eee are The Things North Carolina 7o9sls'
are Fighting FOR.

Here are the Things North Carolina
Democrats C'Eypocrats") Refused to
Help Us Fight for--Choose We This
Day Whom We Will Serve.
The Populists proposed to cooperate
with the Democrats to secur the fol
lowing reforms. These reforms were
opposed by the goldbuRs and monopo
lists, and hence the Democratic party,
controlled by the goldbug monopoly
element, refused to co operate to st cure
them.
What need we Gmy further 1Uitness2
Let those WhO favor the following re,
forms come auth u.s.; let those uUho Op
pose them stag auth the porty that 0p
poses them. We desire:
90 To elect nl1e free silver and
anti monopoly Congressman.
(,2) To elect six judges OF ability
! and nigh character and tree from par
tisan bias.
80 To elect twelve solicitors, fear
less and impartial.
90 To elect an anti monopoly leg
isIaGure pledged to the following, viz
ga A legislature opposed to the
decentralization of silver by private
contract, and which will enact legisla-
ton to put a stop to the giving and
taking of gold notes and mortgages.
"CB) A legislature opposed to gov
eminent by injunction, which will en-
act sufficient legislation including 8
license law similar to the Wisconsin
statute, to effectually prevent the re
moval to Federal courts all causes
which should be tried in our State
courts.
100 A legislature opposed to the
| 80 year lease of the North Carolina
Railroad, and which will use all law
full and legitimate means to set the
same aside.
"CD) A Legislature opposed to free
passes, and which will make the pres
ent law prohibiting the giving OF free
passes apply equally to those receiving
the same.
''(E) A Legislature in favor OF a free
ballot and a fair count, and which will
enact legislation guaranteeing to each
political party, the right Of being rep
resented on all election boards by rep
resentatives of its own selection.
"(F) A legislature in favor Of a sys-
tenn of local self government, and
which will enact under proper safe
guards sufficient legislation to guaran
tee to the counties the right to elect
local officials.
go A legislature in favor Of q re-
ducclon of freight, passenger and ex
press rates, and of telegraph and tele
ohone tariffs to the gold standard level.
| chat will endorse the action OF Com
miseloaer Pearson in taking q stand
for such reduction, and which will favor
upholding the Railroad Commission
law making the same effective accord
ing to all of its inuents and purposes.
and which, will enact legislation pro
viding for the election of railroad
| commj sioners by the people.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-07-19
TExAs COAST LANDS.

Richest soils and finest climate
Realthtul Ruo delightful. Summers
cooler than ip Iowa; gardens end pas
tures green ali winter. Harvest sOmc
crop every month in the year Nea'
two growing cities OF over so 900 each
River and Eulf transportation Crop
not consumed by winter feeding and
freight rates. No togs, cyclones,
drou1hs Or bI'ZzArds. Finest age
and Jobac9O lands On eartn, and unex
celled for fruit, truck, colt q, corn.
hay, and live stock. Corn has yielded
125 bushels per Gre on a $50 acre field,
and cotton four bales per acre. No
fertilizers or irrigation used Fish,
oysters and game abundant. Large or
small tracts, prairie or timber, i'm
proved or un~improved, at low prices
and on easy terms. Three railroads
coming. Prices wiIl double in twelve
monrhs, No finer investment. State
your wants, and enclose stamp for full
particulars to County Attorney, Box 2
Bay City, Texas.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-07-19
A PRAYER.
J. B HOOVER N. 9 Il. 8. A.
HillsbOrC, N. y.

Gen. Edward E Bryant IT Madison
tells a story that fits in at the present
time very nicely. There WAS u plous
man in the crew of an iron clad. He
had been told one n that in all
probability the next day would witness
u great battle. When he prayed thas
night, he put special stre 3 upon the
plea that the vessel upon which him
self and his comrades were serving
might escape disaster, saying, among
other Things: %. Lord. shield ua
from the shells and other projectiles
Of the enemy, but if am SHELLS and
solid shog do come to our YES sci, [ pray
Thee that they may be distributed as
prize money is distributed, mostly
an org the ffcersr'-Chicag Times
HerRui.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-07-19
STATE ALLIANCE MEETING.

The next annual Injecting of the North
Carolina Farmers State Alliance will
be held at their head quarters near
Hillsboro, beginning the second Tues
day the 9Th day of August. Arrange
ments have been made with the Asso
ciated Railway Of Virginia and the
Carolina for reduced rates. Tickets
will be on sale August 9TH, 8,h and Oh,
good to return on or before the 18th.
Delegates and visitors will call for
their tickets and thereby saveexpenee.
IL Is earnestly hoped that a tuil delega-
CATION will be present, not only this
but we hope TO have q large number of
visiting brethren This will BE- a pleas
ant Crip-a week of eI jOyment, to Ehoee
who will avail themselves of the occas-
ION. Toe Alliance owns beautiful pro
perty here. Ample room tor many.
Board very cheap; OILY 81 cents yer
day. Evety effort Will be made within
our power I % make your sGuy p!ea1anJ.
Let us have d large attendance.
Fraternally,
J. 7 B HOOVER N. & Il. 8. a.
HillsborC, N. y.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1898-07-19
NOTICE.

correspondence of the Progressive Farmer.
Dr.. Cyrus Thompson will speak at
Salem Church, 4 miles North of Colds
b BRO, Wayne county, on Thursday July
28;n, st II O'clock. ALI are invited to
come and bring baskets. We expect
the largest gathering that ever assen :
bled in Wayne county.
J E PERs N
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!

Somewhere heto cen The time he
took tn fiji end FoW, one first class,
mediums slzsd backbone, little worn
snd good as new. The people of the
State are anxious hat the flder re
turn at once 10 yCs forner wner, who
now uses ''griaSle" as 8 substitute
Fer furrhcr partIcuiara. address
j. = CALDR ELL.
RAILROAD COMMISSIONER,
(2284 IT, K resgn, n Q.