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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-04
MRS. CHILDS DENIES STORY.
Marriage Between Herself and General
Wheeler Il Groundless Rumor

Philadelphia. May 3.-The Ledger
will tomorrow make an authoritative
denial of the widely published state
nent that "a marriage was contemplated
between Mrs. George w. Childs and
General Joseph Wheeler. The denial
of the truth of the report WAS made to-
Gay by Mrs. Childs to Major J. NJ. Car
son. the Washington correspondent of
the Ledger, who telegraphs his paper as
follows:
Several months ago story was gwen
wide publicity through the newspapers
to the effect that marriage was conten-
plated between Mrs. George w. Childs
Of this city. formerly Of Philadelphia.
and General Joseph Wheeler. of Ala
bama. This publication caused Mrs.
Chids much annoyance, but She refrain
ed from making any public denial from Il
mistaken belief that the absence of any
foundation for the story would cause 1t
to pass from the public mind and from
an aversion to adding to the publicity,
which denial would bring.
The revival of the mischieyous story
embetllshed with details that have been
invented to give it plausibility has
brought additional annoyance and dis
tress to Mrs. Childs and has induced her
to reconsider the determination not to
notice the false report In Il conyersa.
ton with the Ledger correspondent this
afternoon. Mrs. Chlds. after express
ing surprise at the original story and in
dignation with the persistence with
which it has been adhered to requested
that the fullest and broades,t denial be
given i'll the Ledger. There was not at
any time the slightest foundation for the
story or justification for its publication"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-04
THEY ADMIT NOW THEY CAME
FROM AGUINALDO.
The Filipino Dictator Knows Ultimate De-
feat is Certain, But Will Continue
the Struggle if he Cannot
Make Terms.

Manila, May 3.-12:10 p. m.-There
today between Major General y. ;.
Otis and the ENJOYS who came here
from General Antonio Luna bearing
proposal for a cessation of hostili-
ties. General Otis adhered to his re-
fusal to recognize the so-called gov
ernment of the insurgens
The FilipinOs now ask for truce
of three months to enable Aguinaldo
to summon the Congress and consult
with the insurgent leaders on others
of the island The ENJOYS admitted
the contention of General Otis that
Aguinaldo has little control over af-
fairs outside of the island of Luzon.
The question of the release of Span
ish prisoners in the hands of the Fill
pinos being mentioned, Major Manuel
Arguelles, the chief member of the
deputation, said that he considered
them as being in the same category
with the Americans. the United States
being the successor of Spain in domin-
ion over the island and acquiring by
treaty all Spanish rights and obiiga-
tions.
After the close of the conference
with General Otis the Filipino ENJOYS
had a consultation with the United
States Philippine commissioners.
d. m.-The Filipino ENJOYS, Major
Manel Argelles and Lieutenant
Jose Bernel have abandoned the pre-
tense under which they came 10 Gen
eral Otis that they represented Gen
f1,r hoy ~,
nounced that they came as represen-
tatives of Aguinaldo himself. The
two emissaries used all their wiles to
secure a reply from General Otis to
the letter from Senor Mabini. Agui-
naldo's Prime Minister and Minister
of Foreign Affairs in the Dictator's
Cabinet. which they presented to Gen
cral Otis yesterday: but General Otis
refused to make any reply on the
ground that to do SO would be equiva-
lent to recognition of the so-called
government of the Filipinos.
Major Arguelles said that Aguinaldo
knew he would be overpowered i'll
time. but that he would be able to
continue the fight for months, and
that he would do so unless he were
given what Major Aguelles termed
peace with dignity.
Mr.. Schnrman, the Presiden of the
United States Philippine commission,
expresses the opinion that the inter-
views accorded by General Otis to the
Filipino envoys will have good NOR
al effect, as tending to convince Agul-
naldo's representatives that the AM
erican authorities mean to give the
FiIipinos good governments. and not
one of the Spanish sort. Certainly 1T
has had civilizing influence in in
ducing them to observe the amenities
O. war and consent to the Americans
furnishing food for American prison
erS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-04

The exodus of natives from the in
surgent lines continues.
BY filling in the roads where it was
required, putting canoes on the riv-
ers and blowing fields south of Malo-
los. the American army is in a fine
position for the expected decisive
blow.
General Macarthur has moved his
headquarters to San Vicente across
the Rio Grande. General Wheaton's
brigade has advanced beyond Apalit.
General Hale has returned to coop
crate with General Lawton.
At Baligog last evening there was
running fight in the course of which
one American soldier was killed and
three were wounded. The rebels scat
tered before General Lawton and Gen
eral Hale.
On yesterday while Captain Wheel
er, with detachment of the Fourth
cavalry. was covering General Hale's
advance, he discovered a large body of
rebels at Pulilan. The cavalry opened
fire, but there was no response.
Thinking that the rebels wanted to
surrender, Lieutenant Bell went for
ward to parley with them. The Fill
pinos replied that they did not wish
to surrender. but that they had been
ordered to refrain from fighting dur
ing the negotiations. They asked
what Lieutenant Bell wanted and in
reply were given half an hour in
which to retire, which they improved.
a Spanish prisoner who escaped in
to the American lines reports that af-
ter General Hale's advance on Quin
gan two hundred Filipinos were
buried. thirty-fve in one trench and
twenty-seven in another. This is the
largest number of rebels that have
been killed in any engagement for
several months.
GILMORE is AT ISEDRO.
Washington. stay :,.-The following
cablegram has been received from Adj
miral Dewey:
Manila, May ;.
Secretary Navy, Washington:
THE following from the Yorktown
are prisoners at insurgent Headquarters
at San Isedro:
Lieutenant Gilmore: Chief Quarter
master VIM. Walton; Sailmmker's Mate
Paul Nandoit Coxswain John Ellis
worth: Apprentice Third Glass Albert
Peterson; Landsman Sylvio Brisolese:
Landsman Lyman Paul Edwards and
Landsman Fred Anderson.
Provisions have been sent to them by
Otis.
Il am continuing inquiries as to the
fate of the other seven.
(Signed) 'DEWEY.'
ASSAUITING SAN TOMAS.
Manila. May .-Noon.-General Nc
Arthur is now assarllting the town of
San Tomas. about five miles northwest
of CaIumpit.
The Americans are fighting for the
bridge. and the rebels are burning the
town.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-04
THE ADULTERATION OF FOOD.
Ninety Per Cent of All Eaten and
Drunk Here Thus Treated.

Chicago, Ills. May 3.-According 20
DR.. FL. w. Wiley, Chief Chemist oi the
United States Department of Agricul-
ture, who was called to the stand to-
day to testify before the Senatorial
pure food Investigating committee,
now in session here, fully ninety per
cent of the articles of food and drink
manufactured and used in this coun-
try are frauds. All kinds of dairy
products, he said, as we'll as nearly
every variety of condiments, including
even coffee in the berry, were adul
terated. DIR. Wiley gave in detail the
methods of manufacturers in adultcr-
ating different articles of food.
In milk, according to his testimony.
the most common practice is tie alb
straction of the fatty substance III
taking away the cream.
In butter the common way of de-
frauding the public was the substi-
tuition of other fats. both animal and
vegetable. for the natural fat ri the
milk. Both cotton seed oil and high
grades of lard were employed in this
work. Honey, DR.. Wiley sal1, prob
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-04
no IMPORT ARMED MINERS.
Governor Jones Will Oppose Such I'M
portation With All His Power.

Little Rock, Ark. May 4.--Goyernor
Jones has been informed of movement
to bring into the coal mining district IN
armed body of men To take the places
of the strikers. He has given inStruc-
tions to State authorities to summon
every able bodied man in Sebastian coun-
ty if necessary to enforce the injunction
of Judge Brown prohibiting the impor-
tation of labOrerS. All such armed men
are to be met at the State line and placed
under arrest as are also those who sup
ply the arms. Mine operators will also
be arrested by State authorities when
they attempt to bring in armed laborers
under protection Of deputy marShals.
The iniunctions issued by the State and
Federal courts are in direct conflict.
and the Governor regards the situation
as critical. He is determined that the
writ of the State Court shall he carried
out, and if necessary will go to the min
ing district i'll person and direct the car
rying out of the courts order which he
believes to lie the only way in which
bloodshed can be averted. Thes trikers
are armed and Il sangluinary conflict is
said to he inevitable if non-union men are
imported.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-04
MADAME CESPEDES WILL SHAPE
THE ISL LAND'S FUTURE.
Together With Gomez She VIII Make it's
Next Observation-Disclosures of Her
Salon in Havana is Felt
Throughout Cuba.

ing the war with Spain on the staff
of General Garcia and possesses "a
good record as a soldier. He is well
educated and speaks the English,
French and Spanish languages with
equal fuency. He is about 40 years
of age and unmarried.
The most recent reports regarding
the health of Havana's popIation show
ii great and continuing improvement,
with death rate only two-thirds of
that officially recorded for the cor
responding period of last year. Not
a single case of yellow fever is known
to exist
The health of the American troops
throughout the island is exceptionally
good.
The Havana Herald publishes
sensational article today charging
the grossest corruption in the man
agement o. the city Jail. 1t asserts
that the prison officials take money
from prisoners and then place them
at liberty under a pledge to return
if they are ever asked for. AS many
accused persons are never brought to
trial at all. and as it often happens
that the judges have no notion as
to who is supposed to be locked up.
the iailors find it an easy matter to
speculate in this fashion.
On the Constancia plantation, near
Cienfuegos, Santa Clara Province, ban
dts have burned 100000 arrobas of
sugar cane. II he arroba is a Spanis.t
weight of twenty-five pounds, contain
ing each Is ounces.)
During the month of April. Havana
exported to New York 7.771 tercios OF
tobacco baled and 1S.402.710 cigars.
Major Francis S. Dodge, of the Pay
department, who has been selected by
the War Department to disburse the
$3,00O,000 allotted by the Government
for the payment of the troops of the
Cuban army, arrived here today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-04
THE G. \. II. ELECT OFFICERS.

Richmond Va, May 3.-The Depart
ment of Virginia and North Carolina G.
A. r.. met here today There was II
very large attendance, all the posts in
the two States being represented.
The following officers were elected and
installed:
w. Rutter. Department Commander.
Portsmouth. Va.
Edward Mitchell. Senior Nice-Com-
mander, Richmond. Va.
T.. Nj. Houstom Junior Vice Comman-
der. Winchester Va.
\. b. Heistand, Medical Director,
Norfolk. Va.
J. l.. Gibbs. Chaplain. Norfolk, Va.
The following were elected delegates
and alternates to the National Encanlp-
ment:
Peter Morton. Richmond. Va; L. G.
Griffin, Yorktown. Va.
Alternates: Dred Smith. Portsmouth.
Va; o. j. Chavers, Richmond, Va.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-04
THE NET SET FOR DREYFC;S.
Is Closing Around Those by Whoal
it Was Woven.


Paris. May 3.-Slowly but steadily
the net is closing around the French
General Staff in the Dreyfus revision
inquiry. General Mercier, who vas
Minister of War at the tim, Dreylus
was condemned, on being called upon
by NJ. DeFreyeinet. the present Min
ister of War. to produce the report
regarding the secret dossier which
Lieutenant Colonel Du Patty de Clam
testified he had sent to Mercier. re-
piled that he had destroyed it, ard
he called General Gonse as witness
to the truth of this statement. I'm
fortunately for Mercier. Genc:tl
Gonse had already testified before the
Court of Cessation that although Mer-
cier destroyed the original, he kept
copy.
Another anti-DreyfuS argument has
received its death blow. General Eur
linden. military Governor of Paris,
and others. while testifying before the
Court of Cessation. attached great inn
portance to The closing sentence of
the manoeuvres," as proving the
guilt of Dreyfus and the innocense of
Esterhazy, inasmuch as the staff pro-
bationers were only notified on Aug
ust Goth that they would not be re-
ouired to attend the manoeuvres. 1t
has now been proved that this Motif
cation was actually dated May nth.
Therefore Dreyfus could not have
written. Il am starting for the ma
noeuvres" in the following August.
1t is rumored that it was Leuten-
ant Colonel Du Patty de Clam himself
who communicated to Figaro the de-
positions made before the Court of
Cessation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-04
STORE DESTROYED BY FIRE.

Philadelphia, Pa, May 3.-The three
story triangular structure of Bach
arach d Company, retail clothiers, was
totally destroyed by fire today. At
least twenty-five dwellings and stores:
situated near the burned building
were more or less damaged by fire
and water.
"A number of the larger houses were
very badly damaged by fire.
The loss sustained by Bacharach &
Company will reach $175,0OO, which
is fully covered by insurance. The
loss to the surrounding properties
will amount to about $50 900, partially
covered by insurance. The origin of
the fire is unknown.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-04
TO PREVENT LYNCHINGS
BILL TO Be INTRODUCED BY REPRESEN-
TATIVE MORRIS.
Provides for Trial Of Accused Within Five Days
After His Arrest, With Hanging Five
DAYS After Conviction.

Atlanta. Ga, May 3.-Representative
Morris will introduce a bill relative TO
lynchings ut the next session of the Leg
islature.
Mr. Morris bill provides for the trial
of the accused within five days after his
arrest and upon conviction the measure
provides for public hanging five days
after.
\ unique provision of the act is that
the testimony of the assailant's victim
may be taken in private by special
commissioner in the presence of the ac-
cused while the trial is in progress.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-04
NEGROES SET 4 DAY OF PRAYER

New York, May 3.-The National
Afro-American Council of the United
States has issued proclamation calling
upon the colored people of the country
to set apart Friday. June 2nd. as day
of fasting and prayer, and has called
upon all colored ministers to devote the
sunrise hour of the following Sunday,
June 4th, to special exercises in order
that God, the Father of mercies. may
take our deplorable case in his own
hands, and that if vengeance is to be
meted out let God himself repay
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-04
pARDONED BY PRESIDENT.

Washington. May 3.--.-c President
today pardoned Charles T. Barrett con-
victed in South Carolina of violating the
postal laws and sentenced to IS months
in the penitentiary. He was committed
to the Ohio penitentiary July Stli. He
was pardoned on account of ill health
In the case OF w. j. +. Thonason.
convicted from Georgia in 1896 for con
splracy and sentenced to five years in
prison. the President has granted full
pardon rs he is said to he dying from
consumption.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-04
MONUMENT TO BLUE AND GRAY

Chattanooga Tenn. May 3.-Thc
beautiful granite monument erected by
the state Of Kentucky in Chickamauga
Park was dedicated this afternoon by
imposing ceremonies. Governor Bradley.
his staff and other prominent Kentuck-
iians being present -
1ne monument. which is one of the
handSomest at Chickamauga. was erect
cd to the memory of the Kentuckians
who wore both the blue and the grey and
both SIDES are equally represented in the
Inscriptions
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-04
DAVIS IS DISCHARGED.

Bristol, Va, May 3.-Today, in the
case of the Commonwealth against
George f. Davis, charged with shoot
ing EX-Congressman James \. Wal
ker, only two witnesses were exam
ined. Their evidence was not mate
rial, and at 4:30 o'clock the jury
brought in IL verdict of not guilty and
the prisoner was discharged. An at
tempt at applause was quickly sup
pressed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-04
al KINSON'S BOOKS SEIZED.

San Francisco, Cal, May 3.-The To-
cal postoffice officials today seized some
OF the pamphlets sent out by Edward
Atkinson, Nice-President of the Anti
lmperialistic League of Boston. Mass.
The pamphlets are addressed to Adj
miral Dewey. General III. G. Otis. Gen
eral Miller and Professors Schurmann
and Worcester. the latter two gentlemen
being members of the Philippine COM
mission.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-04
AN ARMISTICE IN SAMOA.

Auckland, n. H., Mays 3.-vAdvices
from Apia state that Mataafa has
agreed to an armistiee pending the ar
rival of the commission now on It's
way to Samoa.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-04
\ CARAVAN ATTACKED.

Fifty Porters Killed and all the Goods
Captured.
Cape Town. May 3.-Word has been
received here that caravan under the
command of two Europeans was recent
ly attacked near the head waters of the
Rovuma river, east of Lake Nyassa. the
tribesmen killing fifty porters and cap
turing all the goods.
The Europeans reached Chickla Fort
after wandering three days in the bush.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-04
DELEGATES TO THE HAGUE.

New York, May 3-President Seth
Low. of Columbia University. Captain
A. II. Mahan, L. S. ~. and Frederick
w. Hollis, the American delegates to the
peace conference at The Hague. sailed
today on the American liner st. Louis.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-04
ATTEMPTED RESCUE FOILED.
Effort to Free Il Bandit Chief Brought
Death to His Friends.

Santiago de Cuba, May 3.-Yesterday
at Mayari. in this Province. between
Holguin and Sagua de Tanamo. an at
tempt was made by four outlaws to res
cue the bandit chief, Miguel Gonzales,
and five other bandits who were in the
custody of the rural guards.
The sentilral who detected the attempt,
fired. wounding one of the outlaws.
The guards rushed to the assistance of
the sentry and sharp fight ensued all
the would-be rescuers being killed. Two
of the guards were wounded. The priS-
oners have since been removed to Bar
acoa.
The efficient service of the gendarme-
rie is rapidly restoring security i'll this
Province.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-04
TWO KILLED BY LIGHTNING.

Cumberland. Nd. May 3.-Howard
Fraley and Henry Lewis were killed and
Ray Lewis was injured by lightning at
Terra Alta, w. Va, today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-04
THE APPEAL JUSTIFIED.
Yet the Commissioner of Internal Reve
nue. Can Afford No Relief.

Washington. May "a large holder of
cigars purchased from Jacobs and
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-03

Si3 bu Spot. firm; No 2, 4OiLc T. o. b. aioat.
3S'kc elevator. options opened dull and un-
changed, but later improved with wheat in
face Of easier cables and pros poets OF larger
receipts west. The market finally sold OF
under realizing and closed unchanged; May,
3SAd3S9sc, closed, SSkc; December closed at
3sc.
oATs-Recelpts, 80, 400 bu; exports, 155 bu;
Spot, quiet; No. 2, 3Oc; No. 3, 29i2c; No.
white, 3lc; No. 3 white, 3ol4c; track, mixed
western, 30d3lc; track white, Sld3ic. OPP
tions neglected and nominal.
HAY-Qulet; shipping, 65aI5c; good to
I HOPs-Qu.et. state, common to choice,
1896 crop. &c; 1898 crop, gdlOc; 1899 crop, ~
fDl5C; Pacific coast, 1896 crop, 4dbci lSgS
crop, 9ni0c; 1899 crop, l2hl5c go
HIDES-Flrm; Galveston, 20 TO = IDS,
l9c; Texas dry, q to 80 lbs, l4c; California,
LEATHER-fi hemlock sole, Buenos
Ayres, light to heavy weights, 25@2o1ac'
PROVISIONS Beef. quiet; family, sl25Od
49, 90; mess $40. 5OMll. .0) beef hams S23 5OG
"a so; packet, Sil JOnl2.0O; city extra India
mess. $2l .OOu23. 90. Cut meats easy; picked
bellies, S. 5.75G7.OO; picked shoulders, S.OOd
G 25: picked hams, S0069.OO. Lard hrmer'
western steamed, S545; refined, firm con-
t,nent, $50; South America, S6.25 COM
pound, S512i2d5. %. Pork, quiet; mess. W y.
40 Is: short clear, $40 50ul200; family, 81. =
Tbll.5O. Talow, steady; city, issc country
RICE-Easy; domestic, fair to extra, 4@
6igc; Japan, 42im5c.
MOLASSESEF New Orleans open
kettle, good to choice 32d4oc. -, 1,
METALS-The brokers price for lead Is
81 10 and for conner S17 00lI III. %.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-03
Kansas CITY Live stock.

KANSAS CITY, Dec 2,-CATTLE
ceipts, $40 head natives; light supply this
week resulted in higher prices for both
choice and medium; killers stock advanced
from l0c to 35c, with the medium grades In
the strongest demand; stock and feeding
cattle in light supply, best grade selling
shade higher; common kinds, steady; heavy
native steers brought S5,30m61O; lightweight
steers A5Oa5S5; stockers and feeders, S.. %
M615; butcher cows and hcifers, S.00di SO
fed westerns, S00M5 30. western feeders
S3,O0d4.50; Texans. S3.0Od445.
lfOGS-ReCeipts, 2,l0O head; trade active
at 2l9c advance; prices declined this week
to the low point of the season; there was Q
slight reaction today; heavy and mixed
brought $S.75dS.S2l3; light, $S.7Od3.S2ia pigs,
$3.5C@370.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Receipts $50 head :;
supply too light to test strength of market ::
light run this week caused sharp advance
in prices, amounting to 1hd20c on killing
grades. Lambs brought A.75d5.40; muttons,
8,SOQ45O; feeding lambs, S.5OI4H0: feeding
sheep, $3.25@375; stockers, S2,5od350; culls,
81 50m250
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-03
London Woo! Auction.

LONDON, Dec. AT the wool auction
sales today 12 700 bales were offered. Inc
utmost animation prevailed. Prices hard
ened per cent for the finest clips. and
those taken for America were in fine condi-
t!oa and warranted the advance. Queens
land and Geelong merinos we: included ir
the well grown greases, suitable for Amer
lea, which took freely. England, France
Germany and Russia participating in the
buying. OF coarse breeds there were q
large supply at hardening prices, largely
bought for the home trade. French and
Americans were eager buyers. The sale In
detail was as follows:
New South Wales, 700 bales; secured
Is 21sdff1s sgd; greasy, 61addls Cd. Queens
greasy 11l4d01s sgd Victoria, 100 bales
secured, 912d@1s Id greasy, 534dNls SID
South Australia. 500 bales; secured. IS i9dM
2s I'd; greasy. 912dQ1s 119d. West Australia
800 bales; greasy, SdM1s I'D New Zealand
5,4OO bales; secured, 6l3dnls 2hd; greasy
6Ad6ls 115d. Cape of Good Hope and Natal
400 bales; secured, Is 1OdG1s 1O1ad; greasy
91@dd1s 112d.
The offerings for next weeks sales mum
Der z, 800 bales. The arrivals for the series
were 5,472 bales, Of which 5000 were for
warded direct. The imports during the
week were.as follows:
New South Wales, 10319 bales; Queens
land 1925; Melbourne, 517S South Aus
tralia, 9,496; Port Victor I'll; Cape of Good
Hope and Natal S.S26; elsewhere, GIL A
sale for sheepskins is scheduled for Decem-
ber !.