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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-24
AS TO sICARD's RETIREMENT.
THREE NEW CONNECTS.

Three new convicts were brought to
the penitentiary here yesterday from
Wilmington. having been sentenced dur
ing The Criminal court there last week.
The conyicts were Prince Hall, Tom
Wells and Frank Register. Larceny is
the offence committed by each of them.
Hall gets Il months for stealing an
umbrella; Tom Wells offence was steal
ing ii clock, and that of Frank Register,
breaking open Il c0lOred wOman's trunk
while carrying it from the depot to her
boarding house. Wells will serve II
term of twelve months and Register
eighteen months.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-24
BAILEY IS CONFIDENT.

Tom Bailey has returned from Wash
ington confident of being appointed
within the next few days ais postmaster
at Raleigh. There are. however, a few
doubling Thomases i'll our midst, notably
Jim Young, who say that the game is
not bagged vet by any means and that
the fight against Tom will not cease till
he gets his commission.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-24
MORE PATRIOTS HEARD FROM.

Letters were received at the Govern
or's office yesterday from several more
patriots who want to fight Spain.
Among these men who express them
selves as anxious to die for their country
is the editor of the Carthage Unit, Il Re
publican paper. Another is II resident
of Florida but a native of this State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-24
THORPE SEATED BY HOUSE.
And Epes Unseated-It Was Done by A
Street Party Vote.


Street Party Vote.
Washington, d. c.. March Or. T.
Thorp was to-day given the seat from
the Fourth Virginia district. Sidney F.
Epes. who obtained the certificate of
election. was unseated by a strict party
vote. Mr.. Thorp was given the seat
by vote of 151 to 1870. The Republi-
cans, without a break. voted for Thorp,
and the Democrats and Populists, with
the exception of Mr.. Howard, of Ala
bama, a Populist voted for Epes.
Mr.. lhhea Dem, KY, and Mr.. Hay
Dem. Va.), spoke for fine sitting menu
Der, while Mr.. Epes spoke in has owl.
behalf.
Mr.. Thorp contested the seat OF Mr.
McKenney in the last Congress and
was seated. The Republican majority
in the House, which was 81 when the
House convened last summer, is now
"a.
AT > o'clock the House adjourned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-24

We are anxious to do little good in
this world and can think of no pleasanter
or better way to do it than by recon-
mending One Minute Cough Cure as Il.
preventive of pneumonia, consumption
and other serious lung troubles that fol
low neglected colds. Heartt Sc Heart.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-24
OFFBGERS LEAVE HAVANA.
Department VIII Arrange to Destroy
The Maine Wreck by Dynamite.

Washington, ID. c.. March 23.-The
Navy Department has arranged for the
practical withdrawal of all its naval Of
ficers at Havana and the abandonment
of the wreck of the Inflated battle ship
Maine. Captain Sigsbee. Lieutenant
Commander Richard Wainwright. Sur
geon i. &. Heneberser. Pay Master
Ray, Chaplain John +. Chadwick, Chief
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-24
SPAIN s WEAKENING.
Feeling for Funds in France and Wants
Mediation

London, March 23.-The Vienna cor
respondent of the Standard says:
Il am credibly informed that Spain
has informally inquired ut Paris wheth-
er France, as her largest creditor and
traditional friend would, either alone.
or in conjunction with other powers,
mediate at Washington and also wheth-
or it is possible 10 place a Spanish loan
i'll France.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-24
ROBT. S. M'GEACHY, M. D.,
PRACTICING PHYSICIAN
Raleigh, N. c.
AT COST!

Assignment Stock of ]. d. Carroll, at
90 Wilmington street, for sale at cost
for the next few days. Consisting in
Coffee, Tea, Tobacco, Snuff, Ginger
Snaps, Crackers, Cakes, Pure Apple
Cider Vinegar, by the gallon at % cents,
by the barrel at 20 cents, Cuba Mo
lasses at 20 cents by the gallon and 10
cents per gallon barrel lots. Kerosene
Oil - cents. by the barrel lots SA cents.
Pure Whiskey for medicinal purposes
at $1.5O to $500 per gallon, former price
$500 to $500 per gallon. Call early and
secure bargains. ID. l. FORT,
Trustee.
March 18th, 1893. 3-lS-l W
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-24

Mr.. $. L. Dill. acting president of the
Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad.
IS at the Marlborough. He arrived on
Yesterday afternoons train.
Judge W. X. Allen, of Goldsboro. is
en- the city on professional business.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-24

A thrill of terror is experienced when
a brassy cough or Group sounds through
the house at night. But the terror soon
changes to relief after One Minutn
Cough Cure has been administered
Safe and harmless for children. Heartt
q Heartt..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-24
TIIE CHORDS CLASS

The chorus class of the Raleigh Musi-
cal Association will meet in the rooms
for practice this evening at 8 O'Clock. A
full attendance is desired.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-24
The 3 Days" Cure

for men. A prompt and permanent cure
in all cases. By mail, plain wrapper
Price 30 cents. The ''3 Days" Cure Co.
716 18th Street N. W., Washington
ID. q. 1-12-l "a
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-24

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All Druggists refund the money if
it fails to Cure. 25c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-24
CONTRACT FOR PRoJECrILEs.
Two Virginia companies Were Given
the Contracts.

the Contracts.
Washington. d. c.. March 23.-'rhe
Bureau of Ordnance today awarded con-
tracts for supplying about 1000 cast
iron prnjecties for sea coast fOrtifica-
tions. AS rapidly as completed they will
be shipped to the various places at
which they are needed. Two Virginia
companies were given the contracts, the
Petersburg Iron Works and the Trede-
gar Company, of Richmond. the awards
being distributed as follows: 1S7 ten
inch solid shot, and 745 twelve ineh NOR
tar shells, the latter of 800 pounds each,
to the Petersburg Company, and 165 of
the 12-inch mortar shells of 800 pounds
each. and 800 12-inch mortar shells of
1000 pounds each, to the Tredegar Com
pany.
AS TO SICARD'S RETIREMENT.
Key West, Fla, March, 23.-The
Board of Survey, which sat on the flag
ship New York yesterday to consider
the retirement of Rear Admiral Sicard
for physical disability, has completed
its work. It's recommendations will lie
forwarded to the Navy Department,
where action will be taken.
1t is impossible to learn the decision
of the board, but it is believed that il
recommends retirement.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-24

For four years l have been afflicted
with very troublesome nasal catarrh.
SO terrible has its nature been that when
| blew my nose small pieces Of bone
would frequently come out of my mouth
and nose. The discharge was copious,
and came so impure that my general
health was greatly impaired, with poor
appetite, and worse digestion. Numerous
medicines were used without relief, until
| began the use of Botanic Blood Balm
B. b. Band three bottles acted al
most like magic. Since its use, over Il
year, not symptom has returned ana
| feel in every way quite restored III
health. | am an old citizen OF Atlanta
and refer to almost any one hvlhg on
Butler street, and more particularly 10
DR.. l.. NJ Gillian, who knows my ~ case
MRS. ELIZABETH KNOT,
Don't buy substitutes, said 10 ne Jus1
as good" but buy the old relfaple anu %
standard Blood Purifier of the age age 81"
r. b. $1.OO per large bottle ror S"'e
by druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-24
THE WAR MUST END.

'sReligi0n and humanity alike demand
that this rnholy war Shall cease and
cease it should even though the glitter
and glamour of military rule shall end.
and a decaying and dissolute throne
shall pass away never 10 return"
AS to what should be done Mr.. Gal
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-27
LETTER PERFECT.
Thought He Was Dorm
TO Command.

Elmer Campbell was the greenest and most
ambitious raw recruit in COL Hartigans reg.
iment Of Tigers. The young man was the
best type Of the "hay.foot, straw.foot" col.
der in the ranks, and yet he was more anx.
ious than anyone TO become an officer.
He pleaded with the colonel 80 long that
the latter finally told him IL he would secure
Q book on tactics and master II he should
have the first chance to show what he could
do when there was vacancy among the offi
GERS. Campbell bought book on tactics
and stayed up late at night to learn its CON
Forward, column right Tor left. Is the
case may be), march"
That was the form of the orders in the
book. Campbell learned these by heart
parentheses and all. He even committed the
explanatory notes to memory. He was mas
tor Of that book Of tactics and military life
began to take on a roseate hue in his eyes.
One day the colonel called the men out for
drill and told Campbell he could try his hand
at giving orders il he wished. Campbell
wished" and Immediately took the posi-
ton opposite the head OF his column, which
the book had told him was the proper thing
to do. Then he swelled his chest trife, and
with blush Of pride called out:
Forward, column, right or left, as the
case may be, march,"
The column prepared to turn right as that
word was uttered, but when "left Us the
case may be" reached the ears Of the men
they stood stock still. Then, as the situation
explained itself, a hearty laugh went oil
along the line. The colonel quoted the
connection, walked over to the recruit, and
made few earnest remarks in Campbelli
ears.
Campbell is still private, and is content
to hide. his light under bushel.-Chicago
Journal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-27
SHE KNEW HIM.
lIr.. Blimber's Wife Was Not Afraid
of His Going to the Front
and Being Killed.

Blimber thought be would test his wifei
affection.
"My dear" he said, as he looked over the
paper at her, sin the event Of war It becomes
the duty Of every patriotic citizen to take up
arms for his country" -,
II suppose So" raid Mrs. Blimber, calmly.
Mr.. Blimber felt little irritated
do you know what that mcans?" he
somewhat sharply inquired.
81 think do" said Mrs. b.
ut means haidshdips, and deadly danserA
Eyes" said Mrs. Blimber.
at means sleeping in the open fields ant
In malarious swamps."
"Yes," said Mrs. Blimber.
ut means long forced marches, and WHO
forays, and desperate charges. and ambus
cades, and-and-other things"
EYES," said Mrs. Blimber.
at means hospitals, and stretchers, ans
amputations."
"Yes," said Mrs. Blimber.
at means fatal feyers and CHASTITY chills."
"Yes," said Mrs. Blimber:
at means-say, Mrs. Blimber, have you
any heart? Do you mean to sit there and
hear me tell about these frightful contin::
gencies without expressing the least regretsl
Do you want me TO 90 to war and get killed:
Do you want me TO be exposed to a thousand
mishaps by field and flood? What do you
mean, anyway
Mrs. Blimber went on with her fancy
work.
"Don't get excited, Joseph" she calmly
remarked, there isn't going TO be any
draft. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-27
ONLY A FEW CLAIMS FILED.
Applications for Pensions for Service In the
Cuban War DO Not Aggregate 100
Figures Under the Old law.

Washington, Aug. sI.-In the forth
coming annual report Of the commits
sioner Of pensions, Mr.. II. Clay Evans,
II will be shown that on June 30, 1897,
there were on the rolls Of the pension
bureau 976,0l4 pensioners. To this
must be added 6,S5a original claims
granted, but not recorded, and 762
reservations which were not entered
ut the time on the books Commits
sioner Evans granted 63,64s original
claims during the past year and re-
stored 1850 pensioners to the benefits
Of pensions The pensioners now ag-
gregate 1,040,356. More pensions were
granted last year than ut any time
from 1869 up TO 1850.
There is absolutely no means OF even
approximating what the claims will
be under the recent war. The pension
Office has done nothing with the
claims that have been filed up to this
time. They do not aggregate 100. and
for the most part are claims OF widows
and the next OF kin for tho soldier
boys who fell before Santiago. Before
q claim can be perfected It must con.
tain the full record of the soldiers
service. and this information has not
yet been compiled by the war depart
ment.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-27
MAY SOON BE SOLVED.
who Were Guilty Of Blowing Up the
Battleabip Maine.

Washington, Aug. 2L-The mystery
Of who blew up the battleship Maine
In the harbor of Havana, February Is.
may be solved before the Spanish get
out Of Cuba President Mckinley en-
tertains the hope that while the Amer
lean members Of the Cuban military
commission are arranging terms Of
evacuation Of Havana they may also
be able to put together In one con-
nected whole the different bits Of evil
dence gathered while the court Of In
quiry was ut work.
missioners be able to do that which is
expected Of them and make chain Of
circumstantial evidence strong enough
to warrant action, the United States
will demand the arrest and detention
Of the persons upon whom suspicion
rest&
Capt Gen. Blanco's repeated efforts
TO resign and get out Of Cuba before
the commissioners meet his deter
mined refusal TO serve rs member of
the commission, all lend credence to
the report that Blanco fears the truth
may come out and he wants TO be
safely out OF Havana before the
expose. When Maj Gen. Fitzhugh
Lee was last in Washington he held .
long conference with the president
and In the course OF IL the question Of
finding the guilt Of those practically
responsible for the war with Spain
was gone over at length. Gen. Lee Is
said to believe that the truth can DO
aseertained and tho officials implicated
arrested before Spain's army leaves
Havana
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-27
A HALF MILLION pYTHIANs.
Supreme Lodge OF the Order Nov In sss-
sion at Indiauapolis--rAst Lear q ,s0As-
l0I In Relief was Expended.


indianapolis. Ind, Aug. 2A-The So
pYeme lodge, Knights of Pythias, be-
gan Its biennial session ut the hall OF
the house Of representatives ut the
state capital yesterday morning. Mayor
Taggart In o brief address welcomed
the supreme lodge and hoped that its
session would be Of great value to the
order throughout the world. On be-
half Of the state, Gov. James A.
Mount welcomed the lodge and
on behalf of the grand lodge Of In
diana Grand Chancellor Hunt made
IN address Of welcome. Su.
preme Chancellor Colgrove replied
for the supreme lodge. The supreme
lodge Is In poor financial condition,
having less than $40. 900 on hand. This
condition Of affairs has caused de-
termination on the partof the lodge 70
change the manner Of raising revenues
for the supreme lodge. There are
about 5000 strangers in the city. Of
whom 1900 are In uniform. More
than 5000 members of subordi'
nate lodges are In attendance.
The great Pythian parade this after
noon was witnessed by $4,000 people,
about $4,000 members OF the uniform
rank and 5000 members Of subordi-
nate lodges participating. The m
nual reports of the supreme officers
were read. Chancellor Colgrove re-
ported there were 46S, 900 members Of
subordinate lodges-an increase Of
nearly 1000 in two years. These
lodges expended si,s04, 46i for RELIEF
last wear
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-27
SIGNS OF SIN.
mo saspsctsd Man Was Bicj ssiss sn1
Jones Alistook his Pscuiiasitiss
for Guilt.


~ distrust that man on sight" said
Jones, meaningly. Jones 10 one Of the
men who think they are born detect.
ives "Yes, sir, wouldn't trust that
man with saucepan-lid."
"H'm," said Robinson, who happened
10 know the man in question. and held
very different opinion. "AHd why
not may I ask'"
'.In the first place, do You notice the
STOPPING, insinuating way In which he
carries his shoulders? That's craft"
"OhI
SIN the second place, you observe
that he clutches his fists rs though he
had grip upon something that moth
ing would persuade him to loosen.
That's cupidity."
"Ahw
"In the third place. do you see how
furtively he chances from side to sidef
That's guilt"
There was pause.
81 happen to know that man." said
Robinson.
"And am right~ demanded Jones.
triumphantly.
mo. you IRE wrong. He has JUST
become proficient enough to 90 In the
street with his bicycle. Nearly al
bicycle riders have these signs"
"Ahv-Pearson' Weekly.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-27
TELEGRAM TO MERRITT.
The President Instructs the Commander nj
Manila Regarding the Health aud Com
fort OF the American Troops.

Washington, Aug. 24.--The follow
ing dispatch has been sent to Gen.
Merritt at Manila:
The president Is glad 70 know you have
ample force Keep only such ships rs you
may require for transportation purposes
Every provision will be made for the health OF
your command and the comfort Of your sick
You ore authorized TO use any OF the trans
port ships for hospital purposes md the naval
hospital at Hong Kong can be utilized for the
soldiers in case OF necessity. The troops
OF your entire command should DO put
In camp or quarters rs you decide
The question OF returning any troops
can only be decided on after the ratification Of
the report OF the peace commission which can
not be for some weeks, even months AL trans
ports not needed for the immediate use OF your
command should be ordered to San Francisco
Us soon as possible The Scandal has been
furnished as hospital ship The Arizona Is
tho property OF the government aud may be
retained by you rs long as needed
Dispatches were received by the
president from Admiral Dewey and
Gen. Merritt, acknowledging the pres
ident's congratulations on the fall OF
Manila, and thanking him for the
same
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-27
ALL SERENE AT MANILA.
Governor and Otis ~ Commander.
An.Chiof.

Manila, Aug. 25.-Gen. Merritt Ia
now In absolute control as military
governor. Gen. Otis has succeeded
him rs commander-in-chief of the
American forces The situation here
has greatly improved. Quiet prevails
and there appears to DO desire TO
closely comply with the new rules and
regulations prescribed by the Ameri.
cans Aguinaldo ordered all his men
to lay down their arms, but ut the
same time he has ordered that they
plant rice "for future war necessities "
The insurgent chief has voluntarily
opened the water works and the city
is now amply supplied Gen. Merritt
has organized provost courts and Col.
Jewett has been appointed chief judge.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-27
Clipplngh

A superior court judge In Maasachu-
sotts has decided that the towns In
that state have no authority 70 make
. bylaw to keep children on the street
after nine o'clock in the evening.
Unless the. matter ID carried TO the
supreme court II is said that this do
cision ends the curfew laws In that
state.
As soon ~ a man falls into debt In
Siam the creditor can seize his person
and keep him ps slave, should The
debtor RIM sway his Wits end ehlldTsn,
hlEtsit,g o. 1,hll llllslyDl efl ll1tla
= Is 1s|l1a
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-27

The war department has been try
ing to ascertain the wishes OF the
troops as to being mustered out, 1t be.
ing the object to accommodate the
troops as far as possible. 1t looks,
however, rs II all the volunteers
wanted to remain, and that the mus
tering out will have to be by arbitrary
orders Information received Mt the
department indicated that the desire
to remain in the service was not con-
fined to the officers, but that the rank
and file wished TO continue in the gov
eminent service. II no troops desire
TO quit, selections in the best Judgment
of the officers will be made.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-27
Analeamat.on Of Catholic ConpunItis~
Kua.hln.ln.n Arn. "a mana. Al.o A

AnaIeamat.on OF Catholic ComnunitisI
Washington. Aug. - : among those
occupying high Official positions with
the Catholic church 1t Is said that the
amalgamation Of the Catholic commu-
mites Of Cuba. Porto Rico and other
Spanish colonies presents no serious
difficulties The first requisite, It IL
pointed out, Is to terminate the con-
cordat by which Spain and the vatican
jointly conduct the church admins
tration Of these colonies The con-
cordat Is Q formal agreement some
what like treaty. by which the Span
lsh government and the vatican carry
on relations Of mutual advantage.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-27
THE United States navy department.

The United States navy department,
IL was stated, will ask congress TO au-
thorize the construction Of some Of the
largest and most formidable battle.
ships and cruisers afloat, vessels with
ont equals in any foreign fleets and
incomparably superior in offensive
power, speed and endurance over any
of our ships which q short time ago de-
stroyed Cervera's squadron. The bat
tleships will be designed to whip any
fighting vessels in the world, Of what
ever class, and the cruisers are to be
more formidable than any vessels OF
their speed up to this time in Europe.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-27
Insurgents Loath 60 DIsarm.

Manila, Aug. 25.-At conference
to-day between the insurgents and the
Americans the former declared EN-.
phatically that they were willing to
cooperate with the Americans and to
surrender their arms promptly II as
sured that the islands would remain
either an American or British colony
or under the protectorate Of the United
States or Great Britain. Otherwise,
the insurgent leader asserted, they
would not dare dissrm, but must posi-
lively refuse to do so. They threaten
a fresh rebellion within o month II
the Americans withdraw.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-08-27

Washington, Aug. 2A--The state
ment published In the Cincinnati
Times-Star that John r. Mclean
would not interest himself in the Ohio
democratic convention because he was
to succeed Secretary Alger In McKin-
ley's cabinet was IN error, rs the fol-
lowing from Bar Harbor will show:
"Please deny in most positive terms
the statement Of the Times-Star.-J.
r. Mclean"