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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-26
OFFICIALS OBSERVE HOLIDAY
Business Practically Suspended For
Christmas.

The State capitol. the Government
building. the court house and the city
Offices were closed yesterday and all
the officials celebrated Christmas by
taking holiday.
The mayors office was the only one
open and doing business He had the
DRINKS and disorderlies and fighters
brought in by the police to look after,
and so couldn't take holiday.
At the postoffice Sunday hours We're
observed and the banks all took holiday.
Most of the stores were closed in
order to give the employees "a day off,
and such as were open did little business.
This remark does not, of course. apply
to the gin mills. They were literally
patronized and did fourishing bust
ness.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-26
A CHRISTMAS CANTATA.
Given Last Night by the Tabernacle
Sunday School.

Last night the children OF the Taberna-
Gle Baptist Church Sunday school enjoy
ed their annual Christmas cantata and
gift-giving.
1t was one of the most entertaining
and enjoyable occasions Of the kind ever
given to the children of even the Taber-
nacle Sunday school, so noted for occa-
sions of this kind. And more beaming
faces went away from Metropolitan
Hall, where the entertainment was held
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-26

The Yarborough's menu was as follows;
Lynnhaven Oysters.
Celery. Oysters
Lettuce. Sliced Tomatoes. Sailed Al
monds
Baked Speclile Trout, Maitre d'Hote.
ShoestrIng Potatoes. Cheese Straws'
Virginia Ham, Champagne Sauce.
Roast Loin of Beef. au jus
Turkey Stuffed with Oysters.
Young Goose, Apple Sauce
Sweetbreads, Larded au Pctits Pois
Chicken Livers, en- Brochette.
Haunch Of Venison. Currant Jelly.
Breast of Partridge. with Mushroom.
Baked OPossum, with Sweet Potatoes
Maraschino Punch
White Potatoes Florida Reets.
French Peas. Asparagus.
Christmas Plum Pudding.
Pineapple Pie. Lemon Meringue.
Assorted Cake. Fruit Cake
Syllabub
Figs. Dates. Raisins.
Oranges. Malaga Grapes. Apples.
Assorted Nuts.
Cheese Crackers.
Coffee.
THE CAlsROLLTON MENU.
AT the Carrollton the menu for Christ
mas dinner was:
Lynnhavon Oysters.
Celery.
Soup.
Mock Turtle. Consomme Royal.
Baked Lake Trout-SaratOga Chips.
Queen Olives. Lettuce-Durkec Dress
ing.
PinMoney Pickles.
Roast Turkey Stuffed with Oysters.
Suger-cured Ham.
Spinach. Asparagus.
Sirl0n of Beef.
Chckcn-Sage Dressing.
Mashed Potatoes. Sugared Vans.
French Peas. Sugar Corn.
Green Apple PuffS-Wine Sauce.
Baked NIacorni Italicnne.
Roman Punch.
Baked Goose-Apple Sauce
Chicken Salad Lamb Tongue.
Mince Pie. Plum Pudding.
Brandy Sauce. Apple Pie.
Claret Wine Jelly.
Lemon Jelly-Whippcd Cream.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-26

1t takes but a minute to overcome
tickling in the throat and to stop a cough
by the use of One Minute Cough Cure.
This remedy quickly cures all forms
of throat and lung troubles. Harmless
and pleasant to take. 1t prevents con-
sumption. A famous specific for grippe
and its after effects. Bobbitt & Wynne
Drug Company, Adams & Moye, William
Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-26
CHRISTMAS DINNER
Elaborate Menus Prepared by the
Hotels For the Day.

OF course there was the Christmas dim
ner, on which the housekeeper expended
her best effort In this, as in the
Thanksgiving dinner, turkey and cram
berries, mince pie and plum pudding
played the chief part.
At the hotels elaborate menus were
prepared, and dinner served at o'clock
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-26
.DRUNKNESS AND FIGHTING.
Disorders Were Principally in Eastern
Part of the City.

There was considerable drinking and
quite number of fights during the day.
These disorders were mostly in the east
ern part of the city. One negro was bad
ly cut, and number of white men bait
tered each other UP with rocks and other
dangerous weapons.
The amount of drunkness was great
or than has been seen here in many
years, and out Of this arose all the fights
and other disorders of the day
In another case white man attacked
q negro woman and beat her up quite
badly. Several fights between negroes
are reported. At one Of the hotels a
drunken travelling man made trouble
and had TO be put out.
Several persons were slightly injured
by the explosion of fire works; none of
them seriously, so far as could be learned
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-26
'EXPERIENCE IS THE BEST
TEACHER"

We must be willing to learn from the
experience of other people. Every testi-
monial in favor of Hoods Sarsaparilla
is the voice of experience to you, and ii
is your duty, if your blood is impure and
your health failing. to take this medi-
cine. You have every reason to expect
that it will do for you what it has done
for others. 1t is the best medicine
money can buy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-26

1t now appears that the recent disaster
at Amalfi, on the Gulf of Salerno. caus-
ed by the rock on which stood the Capuc-
cini Hotel sliding Bodily into the sea,
was not so extensive as at first supposed.
Only 10 persons were killed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-26

The latest administrative measure
against Prussian public school teachers
is an order forbidding them TO go hunt
ing, on the ground that it is an Immoral
pastime.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-26

Fruit. Mixed Nuts, London Layer
Raisins, Adam Cheese, Coffee.
At both hotels the number of guests
was largely increased by people from the
city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-26
Dec. 10, 1899

Carthage ~ 4
Mr. Thomas pernell Judge of the federl
Cort der ser l VIII write you a few lines
to see if you won't help me out of my
truble You no when ! was tried ut Raj
cigh Dee 9th 1899 you give me 80 days
in Jail and | did not think that You put
any fine on NEE but the Jailer here SEES
that they is Il hundred dollars fine on
men an / had bin i'm Jail five months be-
fore i had my trial an | have bin sick
cvCrsince / have bin here an ! got Il
letter from my wife to day an she is sick
and has bin sick three wcaks an she SEES
shcc is suffering for sumthing to eat an
il | don't git out / don't no what will
become Of here if don't git out she will
be bound to suffer for she has got two
little children an my wife has not got any
people to take care of here the likcr that
! sold was not mine it was my B0thers
an he told me to sell it an | did not think
that | was vilating the law an tina was
the first time that / was ever inditcd L
nave bin in jail five months an a half
if YOU will releacc me and LET me 90 home
to my wife ! will never sell any more
ticker so i will Close hopin to here from
You soon
This lis from ----------- to Mr..
TOhomS Pernell
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-26
A SINNERS APPEAL FOR PARDON
He Writes to Judge Purnell Asking
Release From Jail.

Judge Purnell has received from a
moonshiner in Moore county Jail the fol
lowing Christmas appeal. 1t will be
noted that the writer OF it seems to hold
the same opinion as did certain Pres
dent of the United States who once said
that he was poor scholar who couldn t
spell word more than one way.
Following is the letter just as written,
save that the name of the writer is with
held
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-26

Hoods Pills are non-irrtating, mid,
effective.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-26

Charlotte Russo.
vanilla Ice Cream.
Fruit, Pound. Chocolate, Layer and
Plain Cake.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-26

It's always hard to codyincc a pretty
girl that love is blind.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-26
Roast Turkey Stuffed with Oysters.
Suger-cured Ham.

Chickcn-Sage Dressing.
Mashed Potatoes. Sugared Vans.
French Peas. Sugar Corn.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-26

Green Apple Puffs-Wine Sauce.
Baked Macorini Italicnne.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-26

Mince Pie. Plum Pudding.
Brandy Sauce. Apple Pie.
Claret Wine Jelly.
Lemon Jelly-Whipped Cream.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-26

Mock Turtle. Consomme Royal.
Baked Lake Trout-SaratOg Chips.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-02-10
EAGAN OUT FOR SIX YEARS
BARRED FROM THE SERVICE FOR
THAT LENGTH OF TIME.
PRESIDENT GIVES OUT SENTENCE
Courtmartinls Verdict Was Dismissal,
But the President Commutcs That
Sentence to Suspension.

The president Tuesday caused to be
promulgated the sentence i'll the case
of General Charles =. E. Eagan, con
victed by courtmartial of being guilty
of conduct ,unbecoming an officer and
prejudicial to good order. The sem
tence of courtmartial was dismissal
from the army. The president has
commuted the sentence to six years
suspension from duty, which covers
the remainder of the time prior to
General Eagan's retirement, in Janu
ary, 1905.
The following is the text of the
order of the president:
The accused, after a trial by
courtmartial composed of officers of
high rank and distinguished services,
has been found guilty of conduct I'M
worthy of an officer holding a commits
mission of the United States and OBJ
noxious in the highest degree to the
discipline and good order of the mill
tary establishment Such behavior is
utSSiN VI
in au officer holding high rank in the
army and charged with the perfor-
nance of difficult and important ad-
ministrative duties in time of great
public emergency, and from whom,
when subjected to adverse criticism,
an unsual degree of restraint and con-
stant and nnfailing self-control are
confidently expected.
The proceedings, findings and SEN
tence in the case of Brigadier General
Charles p. Eagan, commissary general
Of Subsistence United States army, are
therefore approved. In view, how
ever, of his gallant conduct in battle
upon more than one occasion, which
merited and has received the warm
commenGation of his superiors, and of
his long and honorable record of SER
vice, extending over period surpass-
ing III duration that usually allotted
to Il generation; having regard also to
the mitigating circumstances which
were developed during the tria! of the
ease and iii Difference to the recon-
incubation to clemenry submitted in
his behalf, the sentence imposed by
the court is commuted to suspension
from rank and duty for six years.
(SignedO "WILLIkM MCkINLEY.
"FebrUury I, 1899.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-02-10
Tie Naval Engineer in Battle.

If you were scaled up in Il heated
E'un tank floating on the sea and ham
Inered by missiles which now and then
let in daylight and splinIrs. you
would get Il dim idea OF the lot Of the
engineers men aboard n battle ship III
action. But the engineers men have
TO work in the hurly-burly, and you
would go mad in your tank. The, en-
emy's shot pounds the ship, but the en-
gineer and his men know not where
the enemy is or where the ship Is
heading. And they can't stop TO think
about it. Keep that bearing cool.
smother it in oil, down 1t in water!
Keep it cool. or the games up. Tho
men on deck can let the splinters lie
where they fall. hut the men in the
engine room have TO keep the splinters
out of the machinery. Steam pipes
ure pierced. Mend 'cm. Crawl behind
the boilers and stop that steam leak.
Impossible to shut Off anything. Scald
ed? Never mind. It's all in the days
work. Don't let The water down. Pass
the coal lively. And, while yo2're
about it, put out that fire in the
hunkers. In the lower engine rooms
the thermometer shows 1856 degrees in
front Of the vcntilating blowers; in the
upper engine rooms 100 Degrees En-
ginecring Magazine.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-02-10
HOW SPANIARDS VIEW IT.

Minister Says til" Philippines Are Going
To Cost Americans Dear.
The newspapers of Madrid publish
cd an interview with minister who
declared that ''the Philippines are 60
ing to cost the Americans dear, as the
Fiipinos are not so susceptible to
brih,s as Cubans." The minister is
quoted IA adding:
"The Americans will rer:.ise any at
tack on Manila, but such victory
will be of no advantage to the United
States, for the insurgents, embittered
by defeat, will be less disposed to
make an arrangement and the struG-
gle will go in the Hinterland, which
will lie very unfavorable to the Amer
leans, who are absolutely incapable of
mountain warfare. The situation of
the Americans is very critical. They
will be compelleded to grant indepen-
dence to the Filipinos in spite of the
fact that they will thereby bring upon
themselves the worlds ridicule."
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-02-10
no VOTE on RESOLUTION.
Measure Declaring Policy of Govern
ment Not Acted Upon.

Measure Declaring Policy of Govern
ment N"t Acted Upon.
4 Washington special says: For
two hours or more Tuesday the reso-
l:ition declaratory of n policy of this
government in the Philippines was
under discussion in the senate, but no
vote was reached and the resolution
went finally to the calendar.
Senator Tillman addressed the SEN
ate upon the resolution, making n
characteristic and picturesque argu-
mcnt. He maintained that a clear,
explicit and direct resolution ought to
be adopted, and not one that was
meaningless and inconsequential. He
predicted that dire results would fol-
low the ratification of tho treaty, un-
less the United States treated the
Filipinos with absolute firmness and
gave them self government.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-02-10
ENGLISH PRESS OPINION.
Americans aud Filipinos Have Both
Made Mistakes.

American. aud Filipino. Have Both
Made Mistakes.
The London afternoon newspapers
agree that the Filipinos have made a
fatal error, and say they are convinced
the Americans will not allow the
trouble to influence their policy.
The Pail Mall Gazette says: "Aguin-
aldo and his merry men have not dis
played clear conception of the Ameri-
can character. We take it for granted
that there will be no looking back now
until America has plowed n Philippine
furrow right through, although the
job is likely to he long and trouble
some"
The Globe says: "America's mis-
take has been in attempting to per
form big job with small means.
Now that this has led to the customary
consequences, it may be safely assum-
ed that the United States will place
such an overwhelming force in the
field as to beat down any opposition.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-02-10
STORIES OF RELIEF.
Two Letters to Mrs. Pinkham.

Mrs. JOHN WILLIAMS, Englishtown,
n. j.. writes:
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-I cannot be-
gin to tell you how / suffered before
taking your remedies. 1 was SO weak
that could hardly walk across the floor
without falling. had womb trouble
and such a bearing down feeling; also
suffered with my back and limbs, pain
in womb. intlanmati ion of the bladder,
piles and indigestion. Before / had
taken one bottle of Lydia T.. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound l felt great deal
better, and after taking two and one
half bottles and half Il box of your
Liver Pills / was cured. If more would
take your medicine they would not
have to suffer so much"
Mrs. JOSEPH PETERSON, 513 East ST.,
Warren, Pa, writes:
''DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-I have suf
fered with womb trouble over fifteen
years. l had inflammation, enlarge
ment and displacement of the womb.
/ had the backachc constantly, also
headache. and was so dizzy. / had
heart trouble, it seemed as though my
heart was in my throat at times chok-
ing me. | could not walk around and
l could not lie down. for then my heart
would beat so fast l would feel as
though l was smothcring. 1 had to
sit up in bed nights in order to breathe.
1 was SO weak conld not do any
thing.
Il have now taken several bot
ties of Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. and used three pack
ages OF Sanativc Wash, and can say
1 am perfectly cured. do not think
l could have lived long if Mrs. Pink
hams medicine had not helped me-"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-02-10
OTIS CONTROLS SITUATION
AGUINALDO'S REBELS ARE VIR-
TUALLY WHIPPED OUT.
BRAVE CHARGE INTO A JUNGLE
Insurgents Attempt AN Ambush, wherein
Two of Our Soldiers Are Killed
and Six Wounded.

"A cable dispatch of Tuesday from
Manila says: Lieutenant A. l.. Ford,
! company |, Twentieth Kansas infan-
try, and private of that company,
! were killed aud six other members of
the regiment were wounded near Cal
{ ocean last evening while reconnoiter-
ing. The party was in jungle, when
it was attacked by the enemy.
Two companies of the Kansas regi-
ment were sent to the relief of their
comrades and drove the Filipinos into
Caloocan, penetrating to the very
heart of the town. Meanwhile the
gunboats shelled the suburbs.
General Otis finally recalled the
troops, but the natives, misunder-
, standing the retreat, failed to take ad-
vantage of it. The outskirts of the
town were burned.
The Americans are in complete con
| troll of the situation within a radius of
! nine miles from Manila. Their lines
extending to Malnbon, on the north,
and to Paranaque, on the south, are
fully twenty-five miles long.
While few detached bodies of the
enemy still offer desultory opposition,
the main body of the rebels is in full
retreat and utterly routed.
There are many Indications that
Manila is full of de$peradoes, who had
intended to cooperate with ASuinaldo.
! The police are continually capturing
men and women with weapons con-
ccalcl in their clothing. The vigi-
lance of the authorities in this respect
| is highly rcaSsurinS.
Several attempts were made to as
sassinate Americans on the streets,
| but that danger is now mt a minimum.
! The natives are terribly cowed, and
the precautions taken, especially
| against incendiarism, are admirable.
The rebels, who have been swept in
every direction like pheasants in a
battue, die hy the hundreds in the
trenches, for the most part passively,
except the Ygorotes, who charge des-
perately and uselessly.
The rebel prisoners declare that the
outposts fired, and then everybody
followed in accordance with sort of
general understanding.
OF the hordes of troops originally
drawn up in battle array against the
Americans, fully one-third are already
incapacitated, and the others are scat
tered i'll every direction.
The terrible loss of the rebels may
be gathered from the fact that 16O of
| them were buried III one rice field on
Monday, near Pasas, and that eighty
| seven were inferred between Paco and
Santa Ana.
4 converted river gunboat did terri
bic execution among the rebels, sweep
ing both banks of the river with her
gatling guns and her heavier battery.
Hundreds of Filipinos undoubtedly
| crawled into the canebrakes and died
there.
The Americans are working nobly in
| their efforts to find the wounded and
are bringing hundreds of suffering re-
bells to the hospitals for treatment
The natives are unable to understand
| the humane motives which prompt the
victors to succor the wounded of tho
enerly
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-02-10
SHAEKEY COVERS FORFEIT.
Sailor Will Contest With FitzsiInm mons FoI
The ChnmpionshIp of the World.

Sailor Will Contest with FitzsiInmons For
The Championship OF the World.
Bob FitZsimmons and Tom Sharkey
will fight to finish Mt some time and
place to be decided upon Immediately
ior the heavyweight championship of
the world. Sharkey has covered the
s., 500 forfeit put up by Fitzsimmons.
The time placed upon the acceptance
expired ut midnight Thursday night
and before the hour arrived a certified
check. signed by Tom O'Ronrke, the
sailors manager had been accepted,
for the amount Of $4,000, the same
sum put up by the champion.
The fight is to be before the club
offering the largest purse, the referee
and the time of the contest to be
mutually agreed upon at n conference
of the principals and managers that is
to follow the closing of the negotia-
tons by the club before which the
fight will he pulled off.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-02-10
MILES TO BE TRIED.
Not by CourtInartial, But by n Board of
Inquiry.

Not by CourtInartial, But by n Board OF
Inquiry.
A Washington dispatch says: The
cabinet Friday had the matter of
General Miles conduct and utterauccs
under discussion, and while no order
has been issued, it is stated that a
court of inquiry will be ordered. In
the meantime it is not likely that he
will he relieved of his position as
general OF the army.
The matter was discussed Mt some
length and the concensus of opinion
was that such 4 proceeding should be
had. 1t was argued that if the pack
crs, who had furnished the beef to the
army, had fraudulently supplied an
article of the character charged by
Gener; Miles, :he country had n right
10 know it, and if the charges were
without foundation the people had an
equal right to know that fact.
In Justice to ali concerned, it was
agreed to demand that the whole truth
be brought to light.
The court "ill probably not be or
dered mn after the war investigating
board has made its report.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-02-10
SPANISH PRISONERS RELEASED.
The Eilipino Hong Kong Junta Issues -
Statement.

The Eiiipino Hong Kong Junts Issues -
Statement.
The Filipino junta at Hong Kong,
China, has issued the following state
ment:
simultaneously with the procla-
nation of the republic Aguinaldo re-
leased the Spanish war prisoners as an
act of grace.
"The Spanish imposition of the poll
tax is enforced by the Americans with
greater severity. Formerly the poor
paid 80 and the rich S37. Now the
lowest pay SIS and the rich $1OO,
which is exasperating the people.
Gambling, cock fighting, bribing,
squeezing and the American abuses of
the customs are causing demoraliza-
ton. The Spanish corrupt, despotic
system seems to be the model of the
American executive.
'"The Manila Filipinos are indig-
nant at the notion of the American
journals that they will tamely submit
to be experimental with by Americas s
colonial administrations, and hope the
decision of the United States on Mon
day will be of a nature to satisfy their
aspirations as frequently expressed" {"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-02-10
THEY CRACKED THE SAFE.
Joint Depot of Three Railroads Raided
by Robbers.

Joint Depot of Three Railroads Raided
By Robbers.
Cracksmcn raided the Joint depot OF
the Southern, Alabama Great South
ern and Central of Georgia railroads
at Woodlawn, Ala, Thursday night.
They blew open the Southern Express
company's snfe and took the contents,
including $40 belonging to the rail
rond companies. The express com
pany's loss is not known.
The work was SO neatly done that
the persons living across the street did
not hear the explosion. Route Agent
Agee and aids at once started in pur-
suit of the robbers, who are believed
to be members of gang operating
successfully in north Alabama.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-02-10
MONEY FOR FEDERAL PRISON.

Comrnittee Reports Sundry civil Bill with
Item For Atlanta Building.
A Washington dispatch says: The
sundry civil appropriation bill was re-
ported to the house by the appropria-
tions committee Monday. 1t contains
the appropriation of $780, 600 for the
southern federal prison at Atlanta,
Ga, and has the unanimous support
of the committee. This, with the
$4,000 already appropriated and the
800, 900 for equipment, gives $G15.-
600, which will be placed at the dis
posal Of the attorney general for the
construction Of the main building Of
the prison.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-02-10
BLISS WILL SOON RETIRE.

New Secretary Of Interior to Take Charge
In Two Weeks.
The change in the head of the inte-
rior department is expected to occur
the middle of this mouth, though no
definite word has been received from
Ambassador Hitchcock, the newly ap-
pointed secretary.
The latter was expected to sail from
st. Petersburg about New Years day,
but was unable to arrange his affairs
there by that time, and planned to
make his departure on January 28th.
IF he got away at that time lie will
reach Washington in season to relieve
Secretary Bliss by the 18th or earlier.