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The leader., 1898-08-10
A PUSGEST POINTER.
Our Problem in Cuba and War Office Mis-
management.

LONDON, Aug. THE Times says,
editorially this morning: 1T is a hard
nut the negotiators have to crack re-
garding Cuba. The Americans can not
garrison the entire island, and it would
be rather absurd to be compelled to ask
the Spanish to remain to keep order
there. There is such thing as victory
SO complete and easy as to be more em-
barrassing than struggle upon some
thing like equal terms.
Had the Spanish army in Cuba been
beaten in the field the situation would
have been much less complicated, as
the administration of the island would
simply be taken over by the victorious
army.
The American war Office is the SUBJ
ieet of severe criticism from men from
all parties, and Secretary Alger, as our
New York correspondent caustically
observes, is regarded seriously as a
candidate for retirement into private
life. There undoubtedly has been most
serious management in connection with
the Santiago forces, and had not public
opinion interviewed upon the manifesto
of the generals, it is not improba BILE
that the war office would have gone on
covering up its own mistakes until the
Santiago force had succumbed entirely
to disease and privation. Now the
troops are being deported from the
island as rapidly as possible, but with
them goes every tsace of American
power to deal with a possession of
which Spain is to be deprived.
No native government is possible, no
American government isready or likely
to be ready for long time to come. In
the meantime, the Spanish army is
starving, with the city population.
Events seem to have moved so quickly
as to leave the American war Office alb
solutely unprepared to deal with prob
lens much greater than the provision
ing of the field force at Santiago.
The leader., 1898-08-10
DRIVING IN sPANIARps.
Purpose of Campaign In Porto Rico
Americans Adva ncinr In -Four
Solid Columns

PoycE, Porto Rioo, Aug. !, via 81
Thomas, ID. w. l., Aug. Tin four col.
umns tho American forces are now
moving forward, intending TO drive all
of tho Spanish forces on the island into
San Juan and to bottle them up there.
Gen. Schwan has started for MAYA
guez, by way of Yuaco and San Ger.
man, while Gen. Henry is proceeding
direct to Arecibo, where his forces will
be Joined by those under Gen. Schwan.
Gen. Wilson Is advancing upon Coamo,
while Gen. Brooke Is pushing forward
toward Cayey from Arroyo,
Tho period of inaction for the Ameri-
can troops has ended. Our men are
breaking camp, aud all are preparing
for the march to San Juan.
All Of the vessels in the fleet are pre-
pairing to shift the naval base to the
north side Of the island, where they
will be ready to cooperate in the at
tack upon San Juan when Gen. Miles
and his troops arrive before the city.
The leader., 1898-08-10
The Blue and Gray.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 7.-Confederate
veterans, survivors of Pickett's division,
ana invited guests, numbering in all
1o'' arrived in this city early today to
attend an encampment of Union and
confederate soldiers, which is to take
P'ace this week at resort on the New
Jersey side of the Delaware river. Mrs.
rickett, the widow of Gen. Pickett, ac-
eompanied the Southern soldiers. The
eu'ire party attended the morning
services at the Cathedral of st. Peter
ana st. Paul, and in the afternoon Wis
ited the scene of the encampment.
The leader., 1898-08-10
SPANISH sYMPATHIZERs.
They Are Beginning to Turn Upon &c
CAycy.


GUAMo, Porto Rico, Saturday, via st.
Thomas, d. w. l., Aug. brig. -Gen.
Hams, with the Fourth Ohio and Third
Illinois, is securely holding the town of
Guayamo.
1t turns out that the enthusiasm dis
played by many residents when the
Americans entered the town did not ex-
tend to all. a part of the populace
show strong Spanish proclivities. Many
have been arrested and released on
parole.
Our outposts have now advanced to a
point three miles beyond Guayamo on
the road to Cayey. The Ohio troops
comprise the right flank and the Illi-
nois regiment the left. When the cav
airy arrives all will be ready to fully
develop the strength of the Spaniards,
who are reported to occupy positions
all along the way to Caycy. 1t is also
reported that the roads from Guayamo
to Cayey have been mined by the Span
iards, but our troops are determined to
advance, regardless of this report.
A question as to the relations be-
tween church and state has arisen here.
The padre of Guayamo has notified Gen.
Hams that the church always had re-
ccived support from the state, and he
asked whether this custom would be
continued. Gen. Hams replied that
that was a matter to be settled later,
and advising the padre to proceed with
his work as usual.
Herman Huffman, a private in Com
pany c, Third Artillery, was shot while
doing picket duty at Arroyo last night.
1t is feared that the injury may prove
fatal. 1t is not known whether Private
Huffman was struck by the enemy or
by one of he American pickets by mis-
take.
The commander of the Leydcn has
ousted the Spanish officials who were
serving in Faiardo, and intends to put
reputable citizens of the village in their
places. The Americans found the bat
terry there abandoned.
The New Orleans, which has been at
st. Thomas awaiting orders to be sent
to Spain with the fleet, has been or
,dered back to San Juan as a result of
peace negotiations.
The leader., 1898-08-10
No vement.

One of the young women members
of the summer theatrical stock COM
pauy went TO market the very hot
test morning of the week. Under the
awning back of the market house she
stepped 10 bargain with an old eolored
woman sitting there.
"It's dreadfully hot, isn't it. man.
my?" she said.
deed it is, chile" said the old wom-
an, "'deed il is. 'Taint right fer it
10 be hot this-a-way. / tell you 40
years ago when the blessed Lawd made
the weather we didn't have these stew
ing days, honey. no, indeed, we didn't;
but now these biggety men up at this
here weather Office has the making of
the weather. they certainly does send
US anything they pleases. and they
amt skillful. chile. they amt skill
f,l."-Washington rost.
The leader., 1898-08-10
VIII Not Pay Them.

CoNsrANTINoPLE, Aug. 7.-The porte
on Friday replied to the American de-
mand for compensation for losses sus-
tanned by American subjects during the
Armenian massacres. The reply is the
same as that given to other powers, re-
pudiating responsibility for the losses.
In the course of the farewell audience
of DR.. James b. Angel, the retiring
minister to Turkey, the sultan referred
to the war between the United States
and Spain. He said he was much inn
pressed with the naval operations and
the execution of American guns.
The leader., 1898-08-10
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.
Weather and Crops.

During the past week the tempers.
tnre was nearly normal and the rain.
fail was local and unequally distr .buted.
Cotton continued to detcriorate owing
TO excessive local rains, which seriously
injured the plant, causing too rapid
growth of stalk, scarcity of bolls, shed.
ding and grassy condition. On low.
lands the crop is too much overgrown
with grass aud weeds to admit of fur.
Their cultivation. Corn is about made
and the crop is excellent. A large yield
is indicated in all sections. Gardens,
cane, fruit and other minor crops are in
good condition generally, but gardens
are too grassy in places, and peaches
are rotting locally where rainfall was
excessive.
The leader., 1898-08-10
Americana Advancing.

PONCE, Porto Rico, Aug. Z, via st.
Thomas, ID. w. IA general advance OF
the American force began this morning.
The remainder of Gen. Earnest's brig
ade, constituting the advance CENTER
supported by two batteries, moved out
at 8 o'clock, and part of the Eleventh
Infantry, of Gen. Henry's division
started to the left toward Adjuntas-
Troop A of New York, the Philadelphia
CITY Troop and Troop II of the Sixth
regulars are conveying Gen. Brooke's
transportation column along the coast
rad through Salinas tn Arrow"
The leader., 1898-08-10
Dead at Santiago,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7.-Secretary Al
ger has decided to have the bodies of
al the men who died or were killed at
santiago brought to this country. 1t
may DC that, in order to avoid risks,
INC bodies of the men who died of fever
WI not be broughtu up for some months,
'u' .here will be no delay in the other
e"ses' In the meantime Secretary Al
ger mas given orders that the temporary
eaaooards now marking the graves be
eplaced by more permanent ones. 50
mat identification may be complete
"hsn the bodies are taken up.
The leader., 1898-08-10

The abstract of the condition of the
national banks of Mississippi, at the
close of business July II, as reported to
the comptroller of currency, shows
the average reserve to have been BLOB
per cent. against 1864 per cent on May
last. Loans and discounts increased
from 81 ,036, no to S2,2S1, 026; stocks and
securities from s41S, 140 to SAL 502; gold
coin from $50, 39l to SOS, 1877; total specie
from 1854, 962 to 1854, s62; lawful money
reserve. decrease from 1888, $50 to $780,
1872; individuals deposits from $4,000, 2l7
to 81, 557 1862.
The leader., 1898-08-10
Merldian's Fair Enterprise.

A number of capitalists of Meridian
have taken the initiative in the organi-
cation of the East Mississippi and West
Alabama Stock Breeders and Fair
Association. The stock company is to
be an extensive one, and large sum
Of money will be expended to make the
venture one of success. The fair, which
will be held during the month of Oc-
.ober, will eclipse anything of the kind
ever held in this State.
The leader., 1898-08-10
Health OF jackson Soldiers.

There are now fifteen soldiers in the
hospital at jackson. but none of them
are seriously i'll. The Ladies' Relief
Association has leased nice cottage in
The vicinity of the camp and fitted it up
% be used as hospital. These same
aides are now providing the sick sol
Tiers with such delicacies as they need
and crave, and are doing everything
hat is possible to alleviate their suffer
ngs, and their relatives and friends
leed not be uneasy about them.
The leader., 1898-08-10

Eugene Stribbling, postmaster Of
Free Trade, Leake county, is charged
with being short about $50 in his ac
counts. Stribbling is an innocent-look
ng farmer His books were checked
up some time ago by Postoffice Inspec-
.or Warren, who found the shortage
above stated. On being advised of this
Stribbling at once paid up, but it
doesn't seem to have barred a proseeu
lion
The leader., 1898-08-10
Railroad Assessments Ordered.

The railroad commission has ordered
he c., A. & \. Railroad to make assess
ncnts for taxes from 1886 to 1897, and
he Yazoo q Mississippi Valley Rail-
'oad (the Natchcz, Jackson & Columbus
livision), to make theirs from 1856 to
1892. These roads have been claiming
exemption, but the commission is act
ng in accordance with the recent Su-
oreme Court decision.
The leader., 1898-08-10
FLEET Is WAITING.

Evident That No Important Business for
the Navy Is on Hand.
PLAYA DEL ESTE. Guantanamo Bay.
Aug. THE feet is still here intact,
awaiting word from Washington.
The collier Lebanon, towing a coal
schooner, arrived today. The schooner
Admiral Sampson, with provisions for
sale. also arrived. schooners are
from Key West.
The St. Louis is still here, awaiting
decision of the question of her enter
ing Santiago harbor.
The leader., 1898-08-10
Journalistic Amenities.

"Our wart OF a contemporary" the cur
rent issue Of the Jazeville Gazette says,
"elaims, as far ss the war is concerned, to
have the earliest intelligence. That is the
kind Of intelligence they always had at that
Office. 1t is more than early; it is primi-
tive. Cincinnati Enquirer.
The leader., 1898-08-10
The Oldest Volunteer.

A New York State doctor, aged 100, vol
unteered his services to the Presid INT re
Gently, and expressed desire to enter the
army as a surgeon. Even at his advanced
years he can read without glasses, and wall;
10 to Is miles a day. The Oldest standard
medicine is Hoste:ter's Stomach Ritters,
wh,:h has no equal for Indigestion, dyspep.
sig constipation, fevers and bad blood. 1t
sti .ngthens, purifes and vitalizes. One bot.
tie does much good
The leader., 1898-08-10
Majorship rendered.

The governor has rendered the posi-
ion of ma jor of the second battalion,
Third Regiment, to w. d. Gibbs, Jr., of
Yazoo county. Mr.. Gibbs occupied the
position of first lieutenant of the Yazoo
Rifles, stationed at Panama Park, at
The time of his promotion.
The leader., 1898-08-10
Third Regiment Mustered In.

The Third Regiment of Mississippi
Volunteers, Col. Banks in command,
was formally mustered into the service
at jackson last week. 1t is fully
equipped.
The leader., 1898-08-10
Confederate Reunion.

Albert Sydney Johnson Camp, Con-
Federate Veterans, held their annual
meeting near Corinth last week. An
interesting program was carried out,
much to the enjoyment of all present.
The leader., 1898-08-10
Railroad Company Organized.

The charter of the Pontotoc q Stark
Vile railroad, a new company just
formed, with a capital of 500, 900, to
build road between the points named,
has been filed with the secretary of
state,
The leader., 1898-08-10
Father Shot by Son.

e. NJ. Seal, prominent citizen of
Union county. living near New Albany,
was shot last week by the accidental
discharge of a gun in the hands of his
SON. The full load of shot entered his
thigh.
The leader., 1898-08-10
Swedish Philosophy.

Ven faller es young an praying for mus
tache hae naver tank how DICKENS long hae
will half to wait ven hae grow oop for tie bar
Der to say next. Denver Times.
The leader., 1898-08-10
County superintendent Resigns.

Q. d. Gibbs, county superintendent
Of Yazoo county, has placed his resigna-
ton in the hands of the governor. There
are already many applicants for the
position
The leader., 1898-08-10
Tho EnrIfsh m0u kicked.

New Arrival-How much is the fare from
New York to San Francisco?
Ticket Agent-Onc hundred dollars.
"You bloomin' robber | can travel clear
across England for S2O!'-Puck
The leader., 1898-08-10
wheat 40 Cents n BusheI.

How to grow wheat with big profit at 40
cents and samples of Salzer's Red Cross 80
Bushels per acre. Winter Wheat, Rye, Oats,
Clovers, etc, with Farm Seed Catalogue for
cents postage. JOHN A. SALZER SEED
CO., La Crosse, Wis.
The leader., 1898-08-10
ROUGH TIME FOR THE DONs.
Americans Too Much for Them In Port
Rico.

Rico.
MADRID, Aug. IAN official dispatch
from Porto Rico says the Americans
yesterday seized the customs house in
the village of Fajardo, which place was
without garrison.
An American column, the dispatch
also says, supported by artillery, adj
'ahced ON Guayama. The Spaniards
made brave defense but We're forced
70 withdraw to Alteuras. Seventeen of
the Spaniards were killed.
The leader., 1898-08-10

Bacon-"Are the flies bad up your way"
f1gbert-'I think not. A great many OF
them seem to go to church Sundays. "-Yon-
kers Statesman.
The leader., 1898-08-10

When people find fault With everything
they hear, they ought not to complain il
they do not hear everything.-Ram Horn.
The leader., 1898-08-10
Mai. Startling Out.

The levec board met at Greenville
last week and elected the following Of
ficers: j. NJ. Jayne, president; w. +.
Montgomery, secretary and treasurer;
Walter Sillers. attorney; L. c. Duiauey,
cotton tax collector; Charles Ii. West,
chief engineer; Robert Somerville, as
sistant engineer. There is no change
in the officials save that of chief en-
gineer. Mai. Startling has been faith
full and capable official. His successor
has had extensive experience as an en-
gineer in the service of the Federal
government, and was highly recon-
mended by government officials.
Open Bolls and Army Worms.
The first open cotton hollis for the
season of 1882 were exhibited at
f3reenville last week. o. b. Crittenden
showed something more serious than
omen bolls of cotton. He had several
cotton worms, taken from the cotton
On his place, four miles from town. He
and other good judges declare the
worms to be the genuine army worm,
so destructive to cotton. The wet
weather is just the kind for the propa-
CATION of these terrible pests, and many
fear serious loss TO the cotton crop from
this cause.
The leader., 1898-08-10

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
The leader., 1898-08-10

Piso's Cure for Consumption has no equal
as a Cough medicine.-F. NJ. Abbott, 1888
Seneca St., Buffalo, N. Y, May 9, 1904.
The leader., 1898-08-10
A Masculine Accomplishment.
1921

A man can carry baby in such fashion
that he can even delude its mother into the
belief that he is bringing home package OF
meat for dinner-Chicago Times Herald.
The leader., 1898-08-10

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DIR. Hines
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle 4
treatise. Dr. Kline. 933 Arch St, Phila., Pa.
The leader., 1898-08-10
Executive appointment.

Gov. McLaurin has appointed DIR. 0.
A. Lomax, of Waynesboro, surgeon of
the Third regiment.
The leader., 1898-08-10

Air-castles are for very light housekeep
ing.-L. A. w. Bulletin.
The leader., 1898-08-10
NEAT you sIeeps

Does your Head Ache? Somnif Caffein
rures instantly. All druggists. 25 cents: DIR.
Paxton Medical Co., 20l River st.. Troy, n. Y.
The leader., 1898-08-10

Maiden Aunt (reading the Scriptures
aloud to nephew)-'In heaven there is no
marriage or giving in marriage" Nephew
This earth must be perfect heaven to
you, ism t it, aunty?"-Puck.
The leader., 1898-08-10

Everybody likes to tell sensational news,
whether it is good or bad.-Washington (la.)
Democrat.
The leader., 1898-08-10

One is always surprised if a workman who
is always Dragging about his work is found
to be doing it well.-Washington (la.) Dem
The leader., 1898-08-10

The statutes should provide that any man
is entitled to a divorce without trial if his
wife saves the coolest room in the house for
visitors -Atchisnn Globe.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-05

Fancy Double width Corded Plaid Dress
Goods-S combinations-retail price
was 12l2--now. ......... lOc.
Solid Colored Cashmere-all shades
"a inches wide-retail price was Doc
now .................. loc.
All Wool 36 inch Fancy Mixed Cheviots
our retail price was pc.
Super fine Cashmere all solid colOrs-3G
inch wide-our retail price was 25c-
IL pieces in all-now. ..s...... 20c.
All Wool Ladies' Cloths combinations
solid and mixed-full 36 inch wide
was our 29c leader-now !. 22hc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-05
PERSONAL.

Mr.. W. G. Stronach yesterday re
turned to the city.
Sheriff ]. NJ. Smith, of Rockingham
spent yesterday in Raleigh.
Mr.. Fred W. Mailer, who has been
quite sick, is able to be out again.
Messrs. r. Il. Boone and H. A. F0u-
shce. of Durham. were here yesterday to
argue eases in the Supreme court.
Mr.. Joseph q. Brown has gone to Bal.
tim0re to attend the Methodist Confer
ence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel White, of New
York, are the guests of Mrs. William
Grimes
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-05
20 DEATHS: 20 BIRTHS.
Both Of Them Almost Equally Divided
Between the Two Races.

The report of Health Officer Sale fol-
the month of April shows deaths and
births in Raleigh as follows
Whole number OF deaths, 20-white
10; colored 10. Deaths under five years
of age, 12-white, s. colored, 4.
This shows that nearly 70 per cent. OF
the whole number of deaths occurred al
expected ages.
The ratio per one thousand inhabitants
was: For the whites, lis: for the col
ored, 1873; for all colors it was 1913.
Whole number of births reported dur.
ing the month, 20-white IL colored 8.
Contagious diseases We're reported as
follows: Measles, 10 eases; varicetia. !:
cases; puerperal fever, l case.
Mr.. Sale reports the city clean and
healthy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-05
Ribbons, Ribbons, Rbbons-Mles and Miles of Ribbons

very attractive c0mbinatiOns-retai
price was 50c-23 pieces in all
now .........'.... ...'.......... .o112c
Silk Mixed French Novelties-40 inches
y wide--very pretty combinations-our
Eretail price was 73c-27 pieces in all
now SOC
French Covert-44 inches wide-used so
much for tailOrsmade suits-Our retail
price was $1.00-now ........ I5c
Erench Broad Cl0tll-52 inches wide-2
shades New Blue and Pearl Grey
our retail price was $1.00-now. .75c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-05
SUPREME COURT.

4welfth district appeals argued yes
terday:
Moore VS.. Wolf argued by Fred
Moore. Shepherd, Busbee. for plaintiff
Clontz VS.. Simonds, submitted on brief
under Rnle y; j. w. Cooper for dc
PENDANT.
holt VS.. Bristol. lend Of docket case
argued by r. o. Burton for plaintiff
Avery and Strong for defendant.
State VS.. Bruce, argued by Attorney
General and Shepherd and Busbee for
the State; l. NJ. Pittman for defendant
State VS.. Southern Railway Co., argued
by Cook and Douglass for State; II. H.
Busbee for defendant.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-05

Mohair Brilliantine i'm mixed and solid
coors including n. Rlue-our retail
price was 50c-now. ......2 Jc.
Fancy Silk and Wool Cheviots full 40
inch wide-3 combinations in Tan,
Brown and Blue mixed-the best zoe
Shepherd Check Silk and Wool-40 inch
wide-Black and White assorted checks
was 50c-now .......... 37laI
Silk ana Wool Mixtures-40 inches wide
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-05
CORRECTION.

In Sundays issue of News and Obser-
yer. it was stated ''That Pender county
had endorsed Allen for judge" This is
mistake; no convention has been held
in the county. The primaries were held
Saturday, 7th inst, and in Burgaw
township j. II. Bland was endorsed for
solicitor. and Jno. ID. Bcllamy for Con-
gress and there was no endorsement
whatever for Judge
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-05

Synopsis of the Weather.-Thc barom-
eter is highest in Dakota and lowest in
Texas. Rain has occurred in the Lower
Mississippi and Ohio valleys; go fell Mt
Oklahoma and 40 ut Cincinnati, and
the other amounts were generally small.
The prevailing character of the
weather is cloudy, except in the South
Atlantic and Gulf States. The tempera-
ture is generally lower, much lower in
the Northwest. The average for the
day in Raleigh was / degree below the
normal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-05

NJ. l.. YOcum, Cameron, Pa, says: 81
was a sufferer for ten years, trying most
all kinds of pile remedies. but without
success. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
was recommended to me. / used one
box. 1t has effected o permanent cnre."
As permanent cure for piles DeWItfs
Witch Hazel Salve has no equal. Heartt
IL Heartt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-05
Friday is Remnant Day
The Big Store.

We've arranged bargain or remnant table for Friday 1t will he perm
include silk fabrics of all grades
little folks
nenem her
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-05
THE GLASS DIVORCE CASE.
Decree of the Court Signed Yesterday
No Alimony Asked.

Decree of the Court Signed Yesterday
No Alimony Asked.
The decree of the court in the Glass
divorce case was signed by Judge Tim
berlake yesterday and is as follows:
1T is ordered and adjudged that the
plaintiff, Mary w. Glass, be and she is
hereby divorced from the bed and board
of the defendant, George Ii. Glass, and
that the care and custody of her son.
Raleigh Glass, be and the same is hereby
awarded to her. 1t is further adjudged
that the plaintiff recover of the defend
ant the costs of this action to be taxed
by the clerk"
No alim0ny was asked.
The defendant takes an appeal to the
Supreme court. He is given 60 days ia
file his case on appeal and 60 days there
after to file counter case.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-05

The musicale which has been adver-
tised for this afternoon and evening,
has been postponed until Saturday. The
programme will remain as given in the
afternoon papers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-05

News comes from Newport News, Va,
that X. G. Lane, resident of Newbern,
who has been i'll at Newport News for
some weeks, Monday night jumped from
a second-story window while delirious
and was paralyzed. He is expected to
die