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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-27

thought it too much of . position tC
give q civilian, and he would not think
of stepping thus in front of men in the
regular line of promotion
Perhaps no two people see anything
exactly alike but to school girls this
war has one definite nieauing-mOre
dates to learn. One twelve-year old
who is even now fearing "examina-
tions" said, "Well. my grandchildren
will have to learn all these dates az
well as all of those ina. 1 have II re-
member, and they will have even hard
err times than / do and I'm sorry for
them -
The wedding of Secretary Ayers
daughter was quite brilliant occasion
despite the fact that the family was il
mourning and therefore unable t
make as much of an ''affairh as they
could have done otherwise. Major ano
Mrs. Mckinley were there and gave
the bride brooch of diamonds apo
pearls. The vice president and Mrs
Hobart gave her q true-love-knot
diamonds. The wedding was as pref
ty as pretty girls, pretty frocks, pinl
roses and ribbons, and house chang
ed into bower of ferns and blossoms
could make it.
The fashionable women of our cour :
try are promising to do their part il
resenting Frances sympathy With
Spain, aud they can hurt France crue :
ly If they stick to their avowed pur-
pose, which is to refuse to buy, wear,
or order any French goods whatever
millinery, frocks, silks, laces, embroi'
deries, all these are tsboeed. We hea
that che women of New York have (,
regularly organized movement with OF
ficers, committees, and all the rest
the parsphernalia, that the merchant
of Cincinnati are busy tearing French
labels from their goods SO as to be abl.
to sell them to the loyal ladies of tina
town; and that women who were wop
to give big orders for frocks, lingerie
parssols, and hats to French firms ar.
withholding them for this year. France
will yet rue the day when she showed {
disposition to side against US.
E. P. MCELRoY.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-27
The Board of Lethargy.

1t is ssid tonight that Mckinley has
become SO annoyed at the creeping,
not to say sleeping, character Of the
strategic board that he has ordered q
uew board, to consist of officers of the
army and navy, to figure on what
'ugbt to be done in the way of carry
ing on the war. The strategic board
so far has conducted the game of war
on the principle of slow chess playing
that is, moving q man every two or
three hours. The only positive sue
cess we have had was when it was cut
off from Dewey. The public, always
demands q shaking up,
though for the life of me 1 cannot see
now any kind of a shaking up will To-
cate the Spanish fleet as long as it
acts so meanly toward us in concealing
it's whereabouts.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-27

IN Africa q few weeks ago q reverend
missionary. q male, accompanied by
three women, was travelling along a
lonely road. They were confronted
and attacked by email number Of saw
ages, known as "war boys" The min
lister had q six-shooter, aud when Re
saw the war boys were in earnest he
fred it off over their heads, and then
threw it away, saying that he did not
propose to have auy mans blood on hi-
hands. He then stood by and looked
on while the three women were
stripped, assaulted, and murdered. He
WAS then murdered himself. Whose
blond did he have on his hands, In
fact? 1t is q similar policy to this that
many nigh minded but misled people
would pursue in the Spanish war. 1t
might work with angels; it doesn't 20
with brutes.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-27

Houston Post.
Especial Dispatch to The Post and New York
Herald. Copyrighted. 1898, by James Cor
don Bennett.
KEY WEST. Fla, May 23.-Four
American ships, lying in q bunct
twenty-five miles from land yesterday
afternoon bet seen and 3 O'Clock were
shaken from stern to stem by a mighty
EXPLOSION, so mysterious that an earth
quake is the only explanation. Off
Gers and sailor were thrown from
their feet and every man on every
vessel thought on explosion had taken
place directly under him.
1 am not at liberty to mention the
names of the ships nor the locality il
which they were when the phenomep-
on occurred. News of it was brough,
by one of the ships, which arrived at
Key West this morning TO take on
coal. The sea at the time of the mys-
terious occurrence was as calm as tn.
tropical sky overhead.
One of the ships was steaming in
one direction and sighted three others
They approached and as they cam.
within speaking distance oil the en-
gines were stopped and An exchange
Of greetings was begun. Suddenly
came the report that shook the vessel
and knocked every man on deck fat.
The first thought among the officers
was that . magazine had exploded, an
especial attention was directed to-
wards one of the vessels, which was
known to have q large guam sity O..
dy Mantle ON bourd. When it became
certain that no such accident had hap
pened, thoughts turned 20 Spanish
mine, but the d Q auce from land was so
great as to pr eclude the possibility of
any such agent, while there was not a
craft of any description in 81 ght, ex.
cept those in the group of American
vessels. The surface of the water hao
not been disturbed in the slightest de-
gree by the occurrence. The water
was as calm the second after the deaf.
ening report as it had been before.
1 saw the captain of the ship h I
returned to Key West, and he said The
explosion or whatever it was was som, :
thing that no could account for. 1t
might have been an earthquake, re
said, altht u yh az earthquake won d
naturally disturb the surface of the
water to a considerable degree. 1t
would have thrown q column of water
into the air.
ALL the captains say that not q par
ticle of damage was done to the ships,
and that nobody could say what had
happened.
(The above is evidently the Post
Herald correspondents way of en-
Gaping the censorship at Key Wes
and telling the readers of the abov e
dispatch that the Oregon, Marietta
aud Buffalo, formerly the Nictheroy,
nave arrived at Key W est.
The three vessels coming one way
and the one going another; the
dynamite known to be on one of the
ships; the Buffa!o's principal armament
consisting of q dynamite gun: the
Loud explosion" as the vessels ex-
changed salutes, and other significant
readings between the lines would in
dictate that the Oregon is now safe at
or near Key West.)
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-27


THE enthusiasm manifested last
night in the plazs approached some
where near the sort that one finds in
other cities of this size. The CONSOLE
dated bands under Mr.. Pitzer played
with dash and swing that brought
back some of the patriotic fervor that
has seemingly grown cold and dormant
in too many Of our people. Yankee
D ,odle and Dixie and Star Spaneled
Banner divided hooors about equally,
and surely it can not be said that we
are sectional In our sympsthies, for
Marching Through Georgia was ap-
plauded to the echo. The consolida-
ton was happy idea, and the occasion
psrtook of the nature of q rousing fare
we'll to the Buys who are now on their
way to the Philippine.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-27

Don CARLOS. the pretender to the
Spanish throne, is reported to have
said at Brussels:
The incidents in Cuba and Manila
have revealed neglected defenses, We
nal administration, q prevalent substi-
tuition of personal for national inter-
ests, corruption fostered by party gov
eminent, generously voted millions
diverted from the fulfl]ment of their
patriotic purposes to the pockets OF
fraudulent contractors and dishonest
employees. disorder, populations, and
mendscity In every department of the
public service. &
Many of our American communities
can learn a lesson from this.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-27
WhOOping Cough.

1 had little boy who was nearly
NV neie hbors recommended Chamber
lain's Cough remedy. l did not
think that any medicine would help him
but after giving him q few does of that
remedy 1 noticed an improvement, and
one bottle cured him entirely. It is
the best cough medicine 1 ever had in
the house,. L. Moore, South Bur-
eettstown, Pa. For sale by all drug
gists
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-27

Sierra MAdFe Line Co the Il @qui 0oId FIeIds
Take the r. G., S. M. & P.
Ry for Casas Grandes, San Buena-
benturs, and the Yaqui gold fields
Trains leave Ciudad Juarez Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays at $40 q. m.
Arrive Ciudad Juarez Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays at 1920 p. m,
Mexico City time. Depot opposite
Mexican Central passenger depot.
J. T. LOGAN,
Genl Traffic Agent.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-27

''Did you know" said Miss Cayenne,
THAT the young man who was trying
to propose to you writes poetry?" ION
Spring." "Yes, "Well, he ought to
De in sympathy with his subject. He
certainly very backward" Wash
lngton Star.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-27

The condition OF the streets, alleys,
and sidewalks in Ell Paso is disgrace
to send to this office complaints of
whatsoever sort bearing on this ques-
ton. Citizens are requested to use
the following form in notifying US.
Fill out, clip, and send to the HERALD:
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-27
Seaside Excursion.

Thursday May Goth the "Ssnts Fe
Route will sell tickets to Los Angeles
Redondo Beach, Santa Monica and
San Diego, with q return limit of nine
ty days, for 5000
Call at city ticket Office. or depot
F. B. HOUGaTON.
General Agent.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-27
Holden.s Positive F lie Cure.

Sufferers use it. Relief will be speedy
and cure positive and permanent II d.
rections are strictly followed. For sale
Kelly by & Pollard, druggists.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-27

In 1883 the deposits in the Irish
the amount has risen to s31, 165, 900.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-27
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

&C ter, standi x, or re ,utatio, of a~y person.
firm, or -orp 'ratio,, or any mi statement of
f.ct, which may appear In the C ,lumns OF the
HEaALD, will be gladly corrected upon its
being brought to the attention of the pub
fishers.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-27

THE Spanish are q Gig arctic smok-
ing nation. Here is a tip for our hoys.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-27
JOU RNALISM.

How Correspondent Eluded the Cen.
sOr.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-27

There were many who complained
that the boys are too young, and some
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-05-27
WASHINGTON
Letter,

Washington the Beautiful-Th War.
State, and Navy Departments-The
Government Gardener Washing
tn With the Blues-MilliOns of
~. S.'s''-The Volunteer Boys nO'
Too Young For War-Incidents of
Leave Taking-S"ns of Famous
Men-Richard Har ing Davis
What the War Means to s hOOl
Childreu-The Alger Wedding
The WOmen's Boycott of French
Goods.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-08
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Joseph B. BatchelOr has returned
from trip to Atlanta.
Miss Maggie Moring is back from &
visit to friends in Cary.
Collector e. G.. Duncan returned
from Beaufort yesterday.
Mr.. j. Thornton Roland has returned
from visit to Elon College.
Mrs. W. III. Hughes is back from 3
visit to friends in Newbern.
Maj. John w. Graham, of Hillsboro
is visiting friends in the city.
Mr. A. w. Haywood returned to
Graham yesterday afternoon.
COL. L. C. Edwards, of Oxford is in
tie city on professional business.
Miss Clyde Ellington has returned
from visit to the Newbern fair.
Col. and Mrs. A. B. Andrews have
gone to Charlotte for a few days.
Mrs. Will C. French is visiting Miss
Minnie Tucker on Fayetteville street.
Mr.. J. C. Pass, of Mocksville, is in
the city, stopping with Mr.. Will Y. Co
ley.
Mr.. J. NJ Hollingsworth has gone to
Louisburg and Henderson on short
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Bryan are in tn,
city, guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Julius
Lewis
Mr.. and Mrs E. S. Parker, Jr., OF
Greensboro are the guests of Mrs
Swepson.
Mr.. J. c. Ellington left yesterday
on a business trip to the eastern part OF
the State.
Mr.. and Mrs. E L. Moffitt have re-
turned from a months stay in eastern
Virginia.
Miss Addie Goodwin. of Asheyille. is
visiting Miss Gertie 1'hiem, on North
Dawson street.
Governor Russell went to Whining
ton yesterday morning. He win return
Thursday afternoon.
Maj. J. E. Alexander, who has been
confined to his room by sickness, was
able to be out yesterday.
Capt. Chevasse, formerly a conductor
on the Seaboard Air Line, has accept
ed position to travel for Brennaman
& Co., of Baltimore.
Rev. o. L. Struggled is back from a
trip to the eastern part of the State
in the interest of tine Baptist Female
University.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Moore, of Jack
son county, were here yesterday return
ing from the Newbern fair and visit
to Morehead.
Col. J. W. Hinsdale, Mr.. II. Fl. Bat
tie, Mr.. f. III. Busbee and Mr.. j. c. l..
Harris have returned from Washington
city, where they appeared before the
United States Supreme Court in the fer
tilizer case.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-08
GRIST FOR THE MAYOR.

The bar-rooms, as usual, furnished
the mayor with grist yesterday morning.
Here is the list:
Ben Robinsons-Lilly Burch, drunk
and cursing ON the street. Given 20
days on the roads.
Will Upchurch' Pully,
drunk and down. Dismissed.
J. E. Potteris-Jim Hinton (col.l as
saulted by o. III. Holderfeld. Holder
field fined $5.25.
Woodard's-Nick Taylor drunk and
cursing on street. Dismissed.
Sidney Rogers got drunk and broke mp
a ball at Wick Nicholson's. in Idlewild.
1t did not appear where he got his IL
Quor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-08
The BATTLE OF
REAMS' STATION

Did not occur yesterday, nor today,
but OH whatever day it was fought, the
senior was hit with something which has
asted him ever since, and at times pre-
vents him from doing more than make
his mark.
1t is his day to write our weekly ad-
vertisement, and he cant come to the
scratch.
We can only repeat what others have
said and what our native modesty might
prevent us from repeating if anything
like Courtesy existed in this business:
THE Stronachs have the incest grocery
shop in the city"
We are on our metal and what people
have said of us must and shall be true,
Our recommendation is our guarantee
for anything we sell.
We have a special early delivery, and
erders over telephone have quick re-
sponse.
We think we have the incest, the very
incest lot of customers in town; we have
them both rich and poor but not a dis
agreeable one in the whole lot.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-08
THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
All the Cotton Weighers Reelected
Constable Resigns.

The County Commissioners met in
regular monthly session yesterday morn
ing.
The greater portion of the day was
spent in issuing the monthly payment
for help and aid to the outside poor
The Commissioners paid the regular
monthly salaries to Superintendent Ray
of the Work house. who was before
them most of the day.
The Commissioners took up the mat
ter of county bridge repairens, and de
cided to continue these men in the EN-
pIoy of the county for another year.
All the cotton weighers We're re-elect
ed, as follows: Charles Mcnamara
John w. Upchurch, w. III. Hester and
Claud Council.
w. T. Cozart, constable in Oak Grove
township, resigned and w. ID. Peed was
chosen to succeed him.
AS pay is allowed the commissioners
for three days they will be in session
that length of time, though all the bust
ness could easily be transacted in day
or two days ait most.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-08
TO REDUCE COTTON ACREAGE,

At mass meeting held recently in
Tew Light township, this county, a resO-
ution was passed pledging those pres
mt to reduce the cotton acreage, plant
more grain, and raise more hog and
lonliny. They TASK the cooperation of
Ill persons, engaged in or interested in
'arnping," and announce that they
stand ready to join the Cotton Growers
Association or any organization that will
mite the farmers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-08
L0cIi Forecast for
Raleigh and Vicinity:
Tuesday,
Probably fair, with increas ng cIJudiness-
YESTERDAY AT THE BIG STORE

Was happy meeting of Wde-aWake bargain seekers
and lovely novelties in spring wash fabrics Thev showed up
and tar above the ordinary standard of such openings and
the prices were So low, is the main reason for such large
attendance OF the ladies' trade To show appreciation
of such favors we have decided to continue this new and
carefully selected line of goods on exhibition through the
week. The prices will be big inducemen for you to make
your selection before all the best styles are gone none
OF them can be duplicated again for any such prices as we
are now offering them to you at New additions added to
our now immense stock every day trip to us as
often as you can will certainly pay you you are inclined
to be saving The Big Store welcomes you at all times
w. c, JONES.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-08

SynOpsls.-Ihe barometer is highest
near the Maryland coast and lowest Ill
the northwest There is also a depres-
sion in Florida with its centre at Key
West. Local rains have occurred at
Jupiter, 30; Charleston, SO; and small
amounts at Augusta, Hatteras and New
Orleans.
The weather is generally clear though
q few stations on the Atlantic coast re-
port cloudy.
The temperature is higher all over the
country. 1t reached So as far north as
St. Louis
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-08

1t is an embarrassment of riches to
have to make selection-each seems en-
titled to be called the prettiest.
Plain figured and Striped Taffetas,
pin checks, dots, dashes and odd mark
ing-every hue and shade combined to
please and gratify-prices range 40, so,
go, IS, IS, So and 500.
NEW BLACK SILKS.
No matter what rainbow hues are in
terwoven in the novelty silk fabrics, a.
mong the new ones will always be found
black silks. Their newness is in the fig
ured effects obtained by deft loom work.
SPECIALS FOR THIS WEEK.
Black Satin Brocades, large and small
effects, floral, bayadere, coin dots and
dashes-prices %, 80, 50, 80 and up.
First showing of the most sought af-
ter and fashionable Black Silks of the
acknowledgement, Moire, Satin Duchess.
Peau De Soul. Rhadames and Armures,
So, 70, $1.00, $1.25 and up.
buy YOUR EASTER DRESSES NOW
Thirty days of Lenton Season means
thirty days of rapid Dress Goods SELF
ing-The array of fine and medium
grade stufs by the yard of exclusive
and fetchy styles is a great help to the
choosing of a becoming and tasteful
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

w. e. JONES telss What happened
yesterday at the Big Store.
SHERWOOD HIGGGS * CO, Offer
Impressive Prices ON Spring Silks.
CYRUS THOMPSON, Statement HON,
Life Insurance Co, of New York.
A. B. STRONACH is showing Il Large
Assortment, Handsomer Selections ant
Greater Values than ever.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-08

Our Great Silk stock is at its best The art of the ORR
entail Silk WeaVeS joined to French taste in design gives US
productions such as will challenge the admiration OF the
most critical silk buyer while the prcngs are so low as to
tie customers even closer to their avorte silk department.
I he offerings we make this week are so unusual as to
excite not only those who buy for personal uSe but the
trade in general
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-08

dress to adorn bright Easter Morning
All Wool Scotch Mixtures-Plaids
Newest Spring ................ 2JC
40 inch Silk and Wool tufted Mix
lures soc grades at ......,..... 800
Novelty Dress Mixtures, latest i'm
ported, every fashionable weave, shade
and cloring-descriptio beyond COM
pare-thcy must be seen SOC up.
BLACK DRESS GOODS
A SPECIALITY.
We carry a strong line of Black and
Mourning Dress Goods at weaker prices
than any one else. Evidence, sales are
certain and no one seeks further when
the line is displayed.
36 inch Figured Mohair. special .2Jc
10 inch All-WOOl Henriettas, special. .39c
46 inch All-Wool Henriettas, special. soc
rs inch French Serge, special. ..... soc
80 inch Sicilian, special ......... soc
COTTUN DRESS GOODS.
Bubbling over with the freshness of
flower time, are these dainty fabrics,
Some from France, some from Germany,
other beauties from our own American
market. Too carry to buy? Well, hun
lreds thinks differently, and some choice
lots can't hold out long.
French Organizes, Floral Figured and
Narlegated ................... 2Jc.
Organdie Innings in every shade for.
...'.'.'. ..... ......J to 20c
Percales, printed in complete assert
ments ...,.......... y, 10 and 1212c.
The first boom of spring brings out
5UVJ yards printed lawns at. $50. DC
no CLUE FOR OUR COMPETITORS
The man, woman or child in need Of
shoes, viii lbear something Of Il price
advantage along the shoe line. Quo
tation withheld for obvious reason. Be
quick or your size may be gone-it might
be well for you to promptly heed this
announcement.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-08
(nf WtAlHtk TODAY.

For North Carolina: Probably cloudy
Tuesday, possibly, with showers on the
coast; easterly winds.
Local forecast for Raleigh and vicini-
ty to O'Clock tonight: Probably fair,
with increasing cloudiness.
Ma Yi1nnm tAmnpratllrp II: mininllllh
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-29

carly yesterday morning and up to
O'Clock was on an almost continual run.
Among the calls were the following
fl:45. TO Mr. Crouch. who was overcome
bv heat on Broad street near Fifth. lie
was taken 10 his home, 1Z5 south Fourth
street. and turned over to the family
physician.
About / o'clock the ambulance was
called 10 Gums lumber yard, Broad and
Hancock streets. TO attend a colored
man. Israel White, who had been over
come by heat He was treated and leit
At 1:l0 =. NJ. yesterday the Ambulance
was called 20 Krupps stable or north
Eighteenth street 20 Mr.. George MCGEE,
q farmer from Hanover county. VINO mad
a sun stroke. He was carried 10 the
Almshouse and treated and is now out OF
danger.
Another summons was az 5:Zo O'Clock 10
Broad and Foushec streets. where man
named Thomas Ridden. who was at work
on "a new building there was overcome by
the heat. He was treated and left.
The ambulance was called again at $50
O'Clock TO Fourteenth and Main streets
where the fve~ycar-old son OF Mrs. Chas.
A. Uoltzappal fell down The steps and
fractured his breast bone. lie was treat
ed and left. lie IS not dangerously
1ff-f
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-29
HelD the Home.

Miss Mary T. Greenhow president NJ
the Virginia Home for Incurables. has re-
ceived the following gratifying letter;
Miss Mary r. Greenhow. President Home
for Incurables. city:
Dear Madam:-We beg 70 thank you for
the contract for installing lights and an
nunciators I'm the new home, and as evil
dence Of our appreciation will be glad 70
urnish and install elevator bells and
speaking tube connections between floors
together with the call bells Tor same
without charge. and will add 10 this $40
towards furtherance Of tho good work
that has been undertaken by the ladies.
Yours Respectfully,
TOWER. BLANKENsHGP & BINFORD.
The friends Of the Home are rallyine 90
its support. Mrs. Fiizhugh Mayo has
donated the lot I'm tho rear Of the new
building as a memorial TO her husband
thus extending the property from Broad
10 Grace streets.
Mr.. Peter Mayo has offered 10 donate
the funds necessary to wire the new
building.
The ladies' appreciate oil help extended
them, which is greatly needed now.