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The gold leaf., 1898-05-05
TWAS A PROMPT STROKE.
Within Eight Days of a Declaration of
War The United States Has Given
Decisive Blow.

Washington, May 2.-One of the
naval aids attached to an embassy
here said to-day that the battle at
Manila disclosed the inadequate pre-
parations made by Spain and gave
good reasons for popular resentment
at Madrid. He added that the quiet
and constant preparations carried on
by the United States were for a good
purpose and had worked vital results.
He pointed out that within eight
days of the issuance of the declara
tion of war an American fleet had
sailed seven hundred miles and had
struck decisive blow. This at the
outset of campaign was of double
Importance, as it carried enthusiasm
to the victors and brought confusion
and decentralization to the ranks of the
Spanish forces in all quarters.
The naval attache expressed sur
prise that the Spanish defense at
Manila had divided into two parts,
first the engagement of the ships and
second the defense of the city. Until
the city was taken he said the real
results of the operations could not be
determined, as Dewey's fleet had not
yet passed the danger line. He said
also that the weakness of Spain in
the Philippines was doubtless an in
dication of the same weakness in
Cuba and Porto Rico.
The gold leaf., 1898-05-05
NO FRAUD IN THE LEASE,
The SOuthern's Contract for the
North Carolina Railroad Settled
Forever

The following is the opinion and
decision of Judge Simonton. who set
tied the question of fraud in the
ninety-nine-year lease of the North
Carolina Railroad and settled it for
ever:
That said agreement of extension
or new lease was executed bona tde,
without fraud, GOWN, misrepresenta-
ton or malpractice of any sort on
the part Of the complainant herein
or the defendant. the North Carolina
Railroad Company. or any officer,
director or agent of either of the
parties thereto. and that the same
was and is a valid and subsisting
agreement made for and supported
by valuable consideration and was
and is in all respects binding as be-
tween the parties thereto.
"Daniel l.. Russell and Zebulou
Vance Walser and the present direc-
tors of the North Carolina Railroad
are forever perpetually enjoined and
restrained from attempting to break
or threatening to break the lease in
any way. shape or form. "-Raleigh
Post.
The gold leaf., 1898-05-05
"THE HERO FROM DIXIE'S LAND" I"

The current number OF Lesltes
Weekly has on its front page a large
illustration of Gen. Fitzhugh Lee
surrounded by the Stars and Stripes,
and accompanying it an editorial, as
follows. under the heading above:
The patriotic demonstrations attend
ing the return of General Fitzhugh Lee,
our consul general at Havana, to his
native land, have rarely been equalled
on any other occasion in this country.
From the time Of his landing in Florida
throughout his long journey to WASH
ingtOn, General Lee received constant
ovation.
He was the man of the day. Thous-
ands gathered to see him and hear his
voice General Lee was overwhelmed
with SURPRISE He had not sought dis
tinction, he had not looked for popular
demonstrations. He had simply done
his duty as a brave, loyal and patriotic
American citizen. He had shown his
profound love for his country, its in
situations, and above all, its flag. This
! is what touched the hearts of the Ameri-
| can people. This has made General Lee
perhaps the most conspicuous American
of his time.
we WeitOIile JniS SpitHulu SUI vi Olu
Virginia. His conduct furnishes another
proof that the South now, more than
ever before, is the home of the best
American patriotism.
This is graceful and grateful to a
degree. The many tributes to Gen.
Lee from the press and people of the
North have touched the Southern
heart, to which he is very near, and
| nothing handsomer than the fore
going has been said of him. If any
| thing more agreeable to us of this
section, than this just eulogium of
| Lee could be said, it is to be found
in the closing sentence of the article,
which we quote, declaring that the
| proofs are at hand that 1.-The South
| now, more than ever before, is the
home of the best American patriot
| ism H-CharlOtte ObSerrer
The gold leaf., 1898-05-05

The news from Madrid of the
crushing defeat of the Spanish fleet
at Manila ought to put an end to the
bravado and boasting that blind
leaders of the blind have been in
dulging in at Madrid. 1t ought also
to silence those Americans who have
been undertaking the efficiency of
the American navy.
There has never been room to
doubt that on encounter between the
Spanish and Amer lean navy would
result in the annihilation of the
Spanish navy. The first encounter
ought to cause Spain to surrender
before inviting irretrievable ruin.
The victory at Manila, news Of
which comes from Spanish sources,
is but the beginning Of the end. The
victory is assured. The sooner it is
made complete and Cuba made free,
the better it will be for all concerned.
Sharp and decisive is the word.-
Ne,cs and Observer, May 2nd.
The gold leaf., 1898-05-05
A Good Suggestion.

1t seems to us, in view of the fact
that war has been declared. that it
certainly would be wise for our farm
ers to plant all the bread crops possi-
BILE. Corn, wheat and meats are bound
to 90 much higher than now. Wheat
is already away up yonder. 1t was
quoted this week as high as 81 .25 per
bushel. If a war tax is placed upon
tobacco and coffee, it will surely
bring tobacco lower and raise coffee.
1t appears to us wise just now to
plant more corn and less tobacco,
and to lay in supply of coffee
Warrenton Record.
The gold leaf., 1898-05-05
The ASiatic Squadron
Under Command Of
Commodore Dewey
CruSheS Spanish
Fleet.
Two Battles Fought, in
Which One Spanish
Ship is Blown up
and Others
Burned.

In the latter engagement, the Span
ish ships Mindano and U1loa suffered
heavily.
SPANISH FLEET WIPED OUT.
Madrid, May "A cablegram from
Manila to Ell Liberal to-day says that
the Spanish fleet sis total loss"
that it was practically wiped out in
the engagement with the Americans; :;
that the inhabitants are deserting
Manila as rapidly as possible; that the
bombardment of the town is hourly
expected.
ADMIRAL MONTEJO ADMITS IT.
Madrid, May 2.-Advices have been
received by the government here
from Admiral Mantejo, who COM
manded the Spanish fleet in the en-
gagement with Commodore Dewey's
American squadron yesterday, in
which he admits that his fleet is prac-
tically "a total loss"
BOMBARDING MANILA.
London, May Commodore
Dewey is now moving to lombard
Manila.
He first demanded the surrender of
all the Spanish guns and torpedoes
and the possession of the cable
offices. The Governor General re-
fused these demands and exhibited a
disposition to parley over the mat
ter, through the British consul.
Dewey then decided to lombard and
capture the town at once.
LATER bombardment of Ma
, Mia is now in progress, and the
shelling Of the town is somewhat
terrible.
The people are terror-stricken and
are fleeing from the city in every di-
rectiOn.
THE STARS AND STRIPES FLOAT
OVER MANILA.
London, May 2. Later advices
state that the American fleet, after q
terrific bombardment, has captured
Manila. The inhabitants and Span
ish soldiers are said to have fled the
city in every direction.
! This gives Dewey base of sup
plies and the rest will be easv fol-
Hill " dCCoHl pllSu.
DEWEY MADE QUICK WORK OF IT.
London, May 2.-The concensus Of
advices from Manila shows that Com
modore Dewey's American squadron
in only two hours time, nearly ami
hilated the Spanish fleet in Manils
bay, and that those not destroyed
rushed to cover, under the guns O
the forts.
The defeat of Admiral Montejo ant
his fleet of Spanish warships, cruis
ers, and torpedo boats, aided by th'
forts, by Commodore Dewey's Amer
lean squadron, was most crushing
one. The Spanish fleet was, in fact
practically annihilated-that portion
of it which did not secure cover il
time by rushing under the guns o
the forts.
The American squadron, in al
probability, has escaped serious in
jury. 1t is very certain that had i
sustained the loss of single vessel
or had the death of any prominen
naval officer resulted, the Spanish &C
counts would have mentioned, AM
doubtless enlarged upon, the fact
That they contain no such referenc
is accepted as best of evidence tha
Commodore Dewey came out of tn
engagement with little damage to hi
side
AS will be seen above, the account
all emanate from Spanish sources
The gold leaf., 1898-05-05
wHATLIARs SOME MoRTALsARE.

The Spaniards can beat us at
boasting and lying if they can't
whip us. A dispatch from Havana
last Friday, which is under an effective
blockage, and just after the bonn
bardment and destruction of the forti-
tications at Matanzas, says:
This city remains absolutely quiet,
save for the bands playing in Central
Park. The streets are gaily bedeck-
ed with banners.
Every day the American fleet off
the coast draws an immense crowd
of persons, who look at it with spy
glasses and opera glasses. They
comment on the blockade as sport.
A squadron, made up of three
armored ships and three small ones,
attacked Matanzas Wednesday after
noon, firing y shots. The city did
not suffer any damage, nor was any
person wounded. Some shell fell in
the city, but none exploded.
After a few shots had been fired by
the squadron all MatanZas was filled
with bands, marching through the
streets. playing national and Cuban
airs. They were applauded by the
people. who hoisted flags and cried:
.'Vivi Espana, here come the Northern
barbariansH
The women enthusiastically waived
handkerchiefs and fans. Men and
women ran to behold the spectacle OF
the bombardment. shouting: Fire
your shells. You can't kill anvbodv.' >
The gold leaf., 1898-05-05

To brace up the system after La
Grippe" pneumonia, fevers, and other
prOstrating acute diseases; to build up
needed flesh and strength, and to restore
health and vigOr when you feel run
down" and usedup, the best thing in the
world is DR.. Pierce Golden Medical Dis
eovery. 1t promotes all the boldly func-
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action, purifes and erriches the blood. and
through it clenses, repairs. and invigorates
the entire system. For the most stubborn
scrofulous, skin or scalp diseases. dyspep-
sia. billiousness. and kindred ailments,
The gold leaf., 1898-05-05

gress may adjourn. Much as this
news would be received with genuine
pleasure at any other time, while the
nation is at war, it is not a time for
its war and peace making power to
desert its post of duty; and we be-
lieye such action during the progress
of hOstilities would arouse surprise
and Indignation throughout the
Union. 1t would be the same under
tratiOnS.
The gold leaf., 1898-05-05

WE may he willing to 90 to Cuba
to fight the Spaniards-if we have to,
but we are not willing to accept
leadershipin the campaign approach
inc i'm this State under such a man as
Marion Butler. Give us straight
fight and victory or political death
first
The gold leaf., 1898-05-05
THURSDAY, MAY >, 1898.

The Charlotte Observer puts 1t
down that 50 per cent. Of the Demo-
cratic papers in the State are opposed
IN fusion: and the Observer does not
usually state thing as fact unless 1t
knows whereof it speaks.
The gold leaf., 1898-05-05

AMONG those who are volunteering
to fight the spaniards we fail to find
the names of the belligerent Con-
gressmen and yellow journal editors
who short time back were so anxious
to get up a fight between the two
nations
The gold leaf., 1898-05-05

The London Graphic declares that
it is impossible for the United States
to take any other view of the situa-
tion than that the continued pres
cnce of the Spanish authority in the
New World is intOlerablc. And their
presence is not only intolerable but
it will not longer be permitted, as the
Spaniards themselves must have dis
covered by recent events.
The gold leaf., 1898-05-05

ADMIRAL Dewey and the brave men
OF his gallant squadron gave good
account of themselves in their en-
gagement with the Spanish fleet at
Manila. That the first battle should
result in a complete victory for the
Stars and Stripes will fill the heart OF
every true American with exultant
JOY and quicken its pulsations with
patriotic pride.
The gold leaf., 1898-05-05

NORTH CAROLINA soldiers and sailors
usually ''get there" in good time and
good shape wherever you find them.
The Patron and cleaner says: .'Bertie
county is said to have about forty
men in the United States army and
navy-more than any other county
of its size in the United States. One
of her sons. Thomas Parker. of kel-
ford. is on board the gunboat Nash
Vile. that fired the first gun and
captured the first prize of the present
war;"
The gold leaf., 1898-05-05
Pains of
Rheumatism
Have Completely Dis
appeared Since Taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla.

Rheumatism is due to acid in the
blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla neutral
ICES this acid and permanently cures
the aches and pains of rheumatism.
Read the following:
81 was trou bled with rheumatism when
1 was q small boy, and I have been . SUI
ferer with it more or less all my life Not
long ago took bottle OF Hoods Sa1ss-
parilla, and it did me SO much good I
continued its use, and since taking three
bottles l have felt no symptoms Of rheu-
matism." r. B. BLALoCK, Durham, n. c,
81 was troubled with rheumatism and
could hardly walk. l have taken three
bottles Of Hoods Sarsaparilla and today
am . well man." ROBERT JONES, 3o2
Macke ST., Wilmington, North Carolina
Hoods SarsaparilIa
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
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The gold leaf., 1898-05-05

IT is stated that beef commands
800 a pound in Havana and other
articles OF food are proportionately
high, with the supply growing less
and the situation more alarming day
by day. At this rate even boastful
Blanco can't hold out a great while
if the blockadge remains unbroken.
The gold leaf., 1898-05-05

UPON reading the dispatches now
a-days one is impressed with the fact
that there are some terrible liars con-
nected with the Spanish press and
news agencies. Here is a sample
from FL hmparciat, published in
Madrid:
.AII the world now knows that
America tried to bluff Spain by war
threats which she is unable to fulfill.
America, on being called, shows a
wretchedly weak hand. Its real
strength is exactly known-tive iron
clads. two belted cruisers, three un-
belted and twelve other cruisers. All
| the others are theatrical supers.
This was said previous to the affair
| between Commodore Dewey's squad
ron and the Spanish fleet at Manila,
| it must be remembered. Perhaps the
| Spaniards have been convinced by
| now that the Americans can and will
| fight, when the time comes. And
| best of all we have the material to
| fight with.
The gold leaf., 1898-05-05

NJ. Z. Yocum, Cameron, Pa. says Il
was sufferer for ten years, trying most
all kinds of piles remedies, but without
success. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
was recommended to me. l used one box.
permanent cure for piles DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve has no equal. Phil H.
The gold leaf., 1898-05-05

WHEN the President makes his
requisition upon North Carolina for
her quota of troops for the war
against Spain, the response is prompt
and cheerful. If necessary the old
North State will furnish more than
her share (2.O67) of the total number
called for. She sent more men, ac-
cording to population, to the front IN
1sG1-'G5 than an other Southern
State. her fighting strength being IN
excess OF her voting population. And
better troops and harder fighters the
world never saw either.
The gold leaf., 1898-05-05

AS REGARDS the outcome OF the
naval contest between the United
States and Spain, it is said that the
relative strength OF our navy with
that of the enemy is so largely in our
favor that no one need have any
doubt as to the result. But we will
all feel better satisfied when the
trouble is over with.
The gold leaf., 1898-05-05

Children like it, it saves their lives.
We mean One Minute Cough Cure, the
infallible remedy for coughs, colds, Group,
bronchitis. grippe. and all throat and lung
troubles. Phil II. Thomas.
The gold leaf., 1898-05-05

Thousands of sufferers from grippe have
been res ored to health by One Minute
Cough Cure. 1t quickly cures chOughs.
colds, bronchitis, pneumonia, grippe. asth-
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The gold leaf., 1898-05-05

and the fact that they admit ''heavy
Spanish losses" the sinking of the
flagship, the burning of at least two
others, and the scuttling of others to
avoid their capture by the American
squadron, is evidence enough to JUS
tify the belief that Commodore Dewey
has won a signal victory over the
combined forces of the Spanish war
ships and forts.
The gold leaf., 1898-05-05

Madrid. Nav 1-Advices from Ma
Mia say that the American squadron
under Commodore Dewey appeared
off the bay of Manila at O'Clock this
morning and opened strong can
nonade against the Spanish squadron
and forts protecting the harbor The
Spanish second class cruiser Don Juan
de Austria was severely damaged and
her commander was killed. Another
Spanish vessel was burned. The
American squadron retired, having
also sustained severe damage.
A second naval engagement fol-
lowed, in which the American squad
ron again suffered considerable loss
and the Spanish warships Mindano
and Ulloa were slightly damaged.
During this engagement, the Cavite
forts maintained steadier and
stronger fire upon the American
squadron than in the first engage
ment.
SPANISH OFFICIAL DISPATCH.
9p. m.-The following is the text
of the official dispatch from Admiral
Montejo, commander of the Spanish
fleet to the minister of war, Lieuten-
ant General Correa, as to the engage
ment off Manila:
Last night, (April 30th,) the bat
teries at the entrance of the fort an
nounced the arrival of the enemy's S
squadron, forcing passage under
the obscurity of the night. At day
break, the enemy took up positions,
opening with a strong fire against
Fort Cavite and the arsenal.
"Our fleet engaged the enemy in a
brilliant combat, protected by the
Cavite and Manila forts. They oblig-
ed the enemy, with heavy loss, to
maneuver repeatedly. At 9 O'Clock
the American squadron took refuge
behind the foreign merchant ship
ping on the east side of the bay.
..Our fleet, considering the enemy's S
superiority, naturally suffered Sc
| we're loss. At half-past the bow OF
| the Reina Maria Christina took fire,
and soon after the poop also was
| burned. At O'Clock, with my staff,
l went on board the Isla of Cuba.
The Reina Maria Christina and the
| Chastilla were then entirely enveloped
in flames.
The other ships having been
damaged, retired into Baker bay.
Some had to be sunk to prevent their
| falling into the hands of the enemy
| The loss of life was considerable
Capt Cadarzo, commanding the
Maria Christina, is among the killed
Another account says the Mindane
and Ulloa were severely damaged ir
the second engagement.
Midnight.- official telegram re
ceived at late hour from the gov
ernor general of the Philippines says
"Admiral Montejo has transferred
his flag to the cruiser Isla de Cubs
from the cruiser Reina Maria Chris
tina The Reina Maria Christina wa
completely burned as was also thu
cruiser Castillo, the other ships hav
ing to retire from the combat ant
some being sunk to avoid their fall
ing into the hands of the enemy"
| Ell Heraldo De Madrid says tina
Admiral Montejo changed his flag
ship during the engagement or be
tween the two encounters in order t.
better the maneuvers. In this wa,
he escaped the fate of the commando
of the Reina Maria Christina.
The second engagement, accordin!
to Ell Heratdo was apparently begul
by the Americans, after landing thei
wounded on the westside of the bay
The gold leaf., 1898-05-05

The man who stood third from
head in the graduating class ut West
Point this year was North Carolin-
ian, VIM. p Wooten. of Lenoir
county. There were twenty-five
Southern boys in the class of 151.
The New York Sun says: The ma
jority of them attained superior
standing in the class, indicating that
the military aptitude and intellectual
vigor, both of which are put to the
severest tests at West Point. are still
strong at the SOUTH
The gold leaf., 1898-05-05

NORTH CARoLINIANS had sort of
local interest in the fight between
Admiral Dewey's squadron and the
Spanish fleet at Manila aside from the
general interest felt. This was due
to the fact that the cruiser Raleigh
named in honor of our Capital city,
was attached to the squadron and in
the thickest of the fight. As the
News and Obserrer says. las the details
of the great naval battle come in, we
expect to hear that she worthilv wore
the name she bears, and helped to
scatter the laurels of well-earned
victory over the ruins of Manila"
The gold leaf., 1898-05-05

1t is great leap from the old fashioned
doses of blue mass and nauseous physics
to the pleasant little pills known as De-
Wits Little Early RiSers They cure
constipation, sick headache and bilious
ness Phil Ii Thomas
The gold leaf., 1898-05-05

We desire a live agent and correspond
ent At every postOfiice in Vance and ad-
iOing counties. ,o,
Correspondence on all subjects OF local
matters of public concern, are invited.
The editor will not be responsible for
the views or statements Of correspondents
and reserves the right at all times 70
revise or reject any article he may thihK
proper. or ,,,,st be
written OH-and the real name oi l.le
writer accompany the contribution. No
attention will be paid to anonymous com
muDjcatiOaS