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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-02
CROP DAMAGE REPORTS NUMEROUS.
Chief Influence In the Wheat Market.
Ara

Exports Are LIBERAL.
CHICAGO, Feb. 28.-Uneasiness regarding the
growing crop and better demand from abroad
strengthened wheat today and May closed 80
1ac higher. Corn rose asc and oats 4Qgssc.
Pork, lard and ribs lost 215@5c Closing prices:
WHEAT-Aiay. 75s4G9737sc; July, 7l1s(97,c-
CoRN-May, SIC: July, b7asc.
OATs-May. 2Sl4c July. 26Lc.
PoRK-May, 1875; July, $50.
RlBs-May, S4.75'G4.771@; July, s4s71a
LARD-May S5.35tg5.3712; July, S5.4715.
Cash quotations: No. red wheat. 74c; No. 8
spring, 65(97lc; No. hard. G79871sc; No. 2
corn, S6l4c; No. oats, 2734c.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-02

"The modern pill /" is rightly applied
to DR.. Sawyer-s Little Wide Awake
Pills, because they perfectly and COM
pletely cure biliousness, inactive liver
and constipation. w. A. Hamler, at
Extra; J. F. Luse, Ross.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-03-02

any old symptoms"
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases of the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DIR. MILES MEDICA
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-28
THE RETROACTIVE TAX
TOBACCO NAsUfAC' 'UReFS TOIEST ITS
CNSnrUUONA!lly.
Forsytle Fl enen Reorgsne ard Flee,
Officers. Young Brewer In Census
Department

Winston, y. c.. June 2T-(Special.)- -
Major James ID. Patton, of Richmond,
is in Winston comforting with the to-
bacco manufacturers relative To the suit
against the Government about the three
cents retroactive clause of the tobacco
tax. He says all of the Richmond man
ufacturers are with MIN IN this fight anu
he feels confident tnat he viii win. The
manufacturers here have consented to
share with him tLa cost of the suit
Senator Daniel, of Virginia, and others
hold that the tax is unconstitutional
The Forsyth Rtlemen re0rganized
last night with forty-five members. An
application was sent To Governor Russell
today for admission into the State
Guard. The organization will be known
as Company &C." The officers elected
are as follows: Captain j. C. Bessent.
First Lieutenant, Il. w. Bryan; Second
Lieutenant Geo. III. May: Sergeant.
DIR. G.. l.. Summers; Chaplain, Rev. j.
a. b. Fry; Secretary. w. w. Brown
Treasurer, j. c. Bessent.
Will Brewer, son of X-congreSsman
Bower, of Mt. Airy, made application il
few days ago for n position in the Cen
sls Department at Washington. This
morning he received notice to come to
the Capital City at once.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-28

around San Fernando. in Pampanga
Province. and this officer is supposed
to be Aguinaldo.
Yesterday four guns of Hobbs Battery
and other artillery bombarded the Fill
plno block house and trenches about two
miles north of San Fernando. The
block houses, which had been used by
Filipino sharpShooters to annoy the
American Outposts, were destroyed. The
enemy made no resistance
Yesterday the Spanish Consul General,
wearing brilliant uniform, visited
Major General Otis. He was received
i'll the latter's office. which is hung
with portraits of Spanish royal person
ages. In the course of a graceful speech
he said that the Spalliards in the Philip
pines would hold no resentment because
of the past and would entertain no senti-
ments but those of respect toward the
new regime.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-28
WHERE is DREYFUS?
No News to be Had of the Sfax Which
is Carrying Him.

No News to be Had of the Sfax Which
is Carrying Him.
Brest. France. June 27.The delay in
the arrival here of the French cruiser
Sfax. which left the waters of French
Guiana June 10th with Captain Alfred
Dreyfus on board, increases the interest
IN the landing of the famous prisoner.
All sorts of reports and suppositions are
current. For the moment attentions is
concentrated Oh the putting to sea this
afternoon of a lighthouse relief steamer.
Such vessels usually start in the morn
ing and return in the evening, conse-
quently the departure of the steamer
this afternoon has given rise to the
conjecture that she has gone to meet the
Sfax and that Dreyfus will be transferr-
ed ON board Of her.
The authorities continue refusing to
furnish the slightest information regard
ing Dreyfus to the army of newspaper
men of all nationalities now gathered
here. anxiously seeking news of the
Sfax. In the meanwhile the efferyes-
cence Of yesterday evening has quite
evaporated and this evening the inhabi-
tants are calmly promenading the prin-
cipal square, listening to the marine
band
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-28
A DUEL TO The DEATH
TWO T[XANS FIGHT IN THE STREET
WITH PISTOLS.
Cns combatani Killed, he 0iher Wounded
And Two Passersby Wounded, One
Fatally

Galveston. Texas. June 21.-This
evening duel occurred ut the corner o.
Tremon and Market streets, when the
streets were crowded. James johnson
and William Boyd came out of a saloon
at separate doors. Then shooting began.
Police Officer Rowe ran between the
men and made a desperate attempt To
stop them. Fifteen shots were fired.
When the smoke was cleared away ii
was found that four men had been shot.
Johnson died on the way to the hospi
tai Boyd was shot in the left leg and
right arm. the bones in each being
broken George Lovick, aged 5S. ;
blacksmith, and w. III. Gordman, who
were on their way home from the Coy
ernment fortfications, where they are
employed, were hit by stray bullets.
Lovick is shot through the right kidney
and is dying Gordman is shot over the
right lung, though not fatally.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-28
IN THE PHILIPPINE WAR
DEPARTMENT WANTS 900 MEN
PER WEEK.
PREVIOUS ESTIMATES ARE REVISED
Planning to lnduce the Seasoned Volunteers 10
Reenlst by Giving Them Fur
10 CHS to Core Home End
See Friends.

Washington. June 27.-The President
upon his return to Washington was
promptly acquainted with the situation
in the Philippines as exhibited an Gen
eral Otis statement cabled yesterday.
He was in conference for a time with
Secretary Alger respecting the best
method of carrying out General Otis de-
sire to maintain at least throughout the
rainy season. am effective fighting force
of not less than 10000 men in tiHe is
lands. In the Generals last estimate
which was received yesterday it is
noted that he asks for an effective
force of 10000 men. The last estimate
will oblige the War Department to Sc
cure more troops. General Otis sick re
port and his casualty list make it evil
dent that provision must be made at once
to supply the shortage of about ID per
cent in his force. The officials are tax
ing into consideration the assurance of
the medical authorities that no diminu-
ton in this disability rate can be ex-
pected during the wet season, but that
the conditions may grow even Worse as
the season advances. Many of these
men will have to be invaIided home to
the United States. it being demonstrated,
lfsi tht " Itloii tdStSs iAdt
conyalescence is rare unless the patient
leaves the Philippines. Thus the De
partment will be under the necessity of
keeping up Il steady flow of recruits
from the United States if General Otis
desire is TO he complied with. Thesr
cruiting officers reports indicate az
ability on their part to supply 1000 men
a week. more than sufficient. it is be-
lieved. to meet General Otis estimate in
the future, while at the present, the
Department has assembled 1900 recruits
at San Francisco ready for transporta-
tion as soon as the Ships can be found.
1t is not known at the War Depart
ment how General Otis has succeeded
i'll his undertaking 10 form three skeleton
regiments from the volunteers now in the
Philippines who are willing to re-enlist
An impression prevails at the War De-
paftment that large proportion of the
volunteers may be re-enlisted if some ar
rangement can be made whereby the men
can be allowed to make a visit to their
friends and relatives in the United
States. The idea is to re-enlSt them in
the Philippines, and give them fur
Tough to return to the United States.
This furough WoHad be for at least four
months, for more than half of that time
would be required to make the round
trip from Manila to the United States.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-28
RUNAWAY MARRIAGE.
District Conference in Session-Mr.
Newelrs 13- Year-Old BoyDrowned.


Henderson, y. c., June 27.-There was
quite Il romantic runaway couple from
here yesterday. Mr.. Eugene Belts and
Miss Allie Pool drove over to Oxford,
i'll the afternoon. and were united in
the holy bonds of matrimony. The GER
emony took place at one of the board
ing houses, and the Rev 1uttle Officiat-
cd Mr.. Belts soon returned with his
fair bride.
The Warrenton District Conference of
the Nj. Il. church will convene here
Tuesday evening. DR.. M,lnday, Of Wei
don, will preach the opening sermon.
Homes have been provided for Il hundred
ministers and delegates.
Rev. 4. McCullen, of the NJ. Il. church,
delivered very fine sermon to the mill
tary company Sunday morning. DIR.
Brooks filled Mr.. McCullen's pulpit Sun
day night.
Mr.. Joe Munday is here lecturing to
the men. His lectures have been given
in Cooper Opera House to full houses,
and are pronounced good.
Henry Newell, the 13-year-old son Of
Mr.. George Newell, was drowned near
Suffolk, Va, few days ago. Mr.. Newell
and family were former residents of
Henderson.
There are two Mormon elders located
in this county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-28
SOLDIERS ASKED FOR.
T.. III. SHIELDS SUICIDES.
Prominent in Virginia Politics and Ex
Paymaster in the Navy.

Newport News, Va, June 27.-Leroy
II. Shields, forty-siX years old, promill-
ent in Virginia politics. and who was
collector of customs at Norfolk under the
Cleveland administration. suicided IN ms
room at the Hygeia Hotel, Old Point.
tonight by sending a bullet into his
BRAIN
Melancholia, induced by recent finan-
cial reverses, is the cause assigned Tor
the deed He had been at the hotel
week, and was expecting a reappoint-
ment in the naval service. During the
Spanish war Mr.. Shields held the post
of paymaster on the cruiser Buffalo and
since his discharge had been seeking a
similar assignment. He is said to have
lost heavily in speculation recently, and
is known to have been brooding over his
troubles. a,.WIEWNW
A wife and three children survive him.
Mrs. Shields is in Washington, and the
children in Norfolk.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-28
LEADS ALL NORTH CAROLINA nA0ES I'M NEWS AND G1RGW DOM

At s'"4S 4tSSi e s"a A. a3a Gailio" @"%%f' offered Sp9
resolutc y ling that after the
twenty -fifth lot the hindmoSt canli-
date be dropped and not voted for there
after. The Stone and Hardin leaders
made another stand but they could not
control their forces. The resolution
was adopted by vote of 572 to $40
and at $ O'Clock, the twenty-third bal
lot was ordered.
The twenty-ffth ballot resulted:
Stone. $50; Hardin, 37S; Goebel, 3S3
Under the resolution adopted by the
convention, Captain Stone having re-
ceived the smallest number of votes,
was dropped. Everybody was on the
qui vive and the Goebel and Hardin
forces nerved themselves for the final
struggle. The roll call began in silence.
but as it progressed the partiSans of the
two candidates WED with each other in
cheering.
The ballot was concluded with diff
Guilty and announced as follows:
Goebel. $50; Hardin, 531.
This provoked as much noise as any
event of the convention and for the first
time nearly all of the delegates joined
in it. Mr.. Goebel was introduced ana
made short speech Of thanks.
Ex-senator Joe Blackburn concluded
the speech-making with few words of
eXhortation. He praised the nominee
warmly and expressed confidence in the
success Of the party in November. He
paid his respects TO THE few scattered
remnants of the indianapolis Conven-
ton and urged his hearers 10 fall in
line for BryaB and silver in 1900"
The convention then adjourned until
10 o'clock tomorrow morning, when the
ticket will be completed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-28
LIAM MINISTRY.

Santiago de Chile. June PA Liberia
Ministry has been formed in succession
to the Conservative Cabinet which re-
signed June 2nd The new Cabinet is
constituted as follows:
Premier and Minister of the Interior
Silva Cruz.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Federico
Borne
Minister of Justice Francisco Her
boso.
Minister of Finance Federico SZarra
Minister OF War-J. Figuersa.
Minister of Industry and Commerce
Rio Seco.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-28
TO CONSULT TAMMANY.
Illinois and New York Democrats to Co
operate in 1900.
operate in 190'

Chicago, June 27.-Theodore Nelson.
secretary of the Democratic State Cen
tral Committee, has gone to New York.
to, see the leaders of Tammany and as
certain their plans for the national con-
vention in 1900. The purported object
of this is to have New York and Illinois
work in harmony as much as possible.
There is likely to be a fight over the
place for holding the Democratic conven-
ton. 1t is understood now that Chicago.
st. Louis, Kansas City. Louisville, Gin
cinnati and Buffalo are candidates.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-28
u CHAMBER RIOTS.

Brussels, June 27.-Stormy scenes
were witnessed in the Chamber of Dep
uties today, in connection with the de-
bate on the electoral law introduced by
the Government. The Socialists accused
the Questors Of bringing legal officers
Of the crown to chamber for the purpose
of taking notes Of the proceedings. The
Questors hotly protested and an incon-
ceivable tumult ensued. The sitting was
eventually suspended The Socialist
Deputy Furnimont sang snatches Of the
'Marseilaise" and all the Socialists
joined in the chorus. Shouts of give
La ReDuhluue" were also raised.
The Chamber, later voted. by SS to I6
to debate the Franchise Bill July 9TH
and the house adjourned. amid terrific
uproar.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-28
THE FEUD RE-OPENED.
The BalSerHowards Take to Their
Winchesters Again.

Inc BaKef-fioWardS axe 10 Iheif
Winchesters Again.
Louisville Ky, June pa special to
the Times from London. Ky, says:
A report from apparently reliable
sources says h6stilit:es have been re-
rewed in the Baker-Howard feud.
A. b. Hampton. one of Tom. Bakers
attorneys. while drinking. it is said, be-
came involved in Il quarrel with some
of the White sympatlizers when Sher-
if Beverly H.. White attempted to arrest
him. Hampton drew 45 calibre Colt
pistol and fired three shots. two of
which took effect in Whites head, kill
ink him instantly.
Hampton then fled to the mountains.
He is being followed. according to the
report by number Of Whites, who
swear Vengeance against him.
Excitement it higher now than ever
and more trouble is feared. Hampton
Belongs to the Philpot family, one OF
the strongest IN the mountains.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-28
TRADE PORTS OPENED.
The Rumor of Aguinaldo's Assassna-
ton Discredited.


Manila. June 27.-(7 A. M.)-Major
General Otis has ordered the opening
to the trade of many important ports
that have been closed since the outbreak
of war. These include San Fernando.
on the west coast Of Lnzon. Aparri. in
the North coast: Curimoa and all ports
in the Island of Samar and Lpyte
Many ships used in inter-island com
merce have been tied up in the habor
here for months and the shippers and
merchants have been urging the govern
meFt to raise the blockade When the
decision was made known yesterday, the
scene in the custom house was as ami
mated as the floor of an American stock
exchange. 1T was a busy day. Ship
owners rushed to get their clearance
papers.
There Will be a great boom in the
hemp business which has been at Il
standstill. The ships will race to bring
the first cargoes before the demand
weakens. As there is heavy export duty
on hemp. this Will greatly increase the
revenues.S The interests of the natives,
as well as the merchants and traders
generally. led General Otis to take this
Islands told him that the cessation of
business was bringing much suffering
to peaceful inhabitants.
Gunboats will protect the shipping in
some ports, brt elsewhere shippers must
risk confiscation by the insurgents, who
exact heavy tribute of all ships they
permit to sail.
The rumor that Aglinaldo had been
assassinated was in circulation here for
several days. 1t was not believed. but
its currency gave il definite form. Ac
cording to the story. General Pho Del
Pillar called upon Agunaldo on June
18th. and accused him of causing Gene
raj Luna TO be killed Aguinado denied
the responsibility and added that he
deeply regretted I.nna's death. General
Pho Del Pillar, as the story goes. called
him liar and a scoundrel, shot him
twice in the head with his revolver and
walked away unm0lested.
The report finds no credence in Manila.
Filipino general mounted on big
horse. with a numerous staff has since
been seen haranguing the Filipino troops
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-28
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

There have been thirteen cases Of
yellow fever in Havana this year OF
this number five were fatal and eight
recovered. OF the deaths one was on
board ship i'll the harbor, ane was the
case of a marine, one soldier died and
one civilian was fatally stricken. AT
present there is no yellow fever existing
in Havana Collector Bliss expects the
revenues for June will exceed ST 900. 900.
Eight miners have just reached San
Francisco from Alaska with $3.50. 600.
the result of two years digging within
twenty miles of Dawson. One of them.
W. HI. Armstrong, has a nugget worth
S360
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-28
KINSTON IN DARKNESS
THE ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT DAMAGED 50
AS TO PREVENT llG HING.
Mr.. ]. A. Hareys Shingle Mill Destroyed by
aSpnk frem Smokessc Entailing
a Loss Of So SEQ.

Kinston, y. c.. June 27-{Special) y
Fire destroyed J. \. Harney's shingle
null here this morning, catching about 4
o'clock by a spark from the slnokestack.
The loss ON the mill is about -, 800, with
only 81 900 insurance. The power house
of the kinston Electric Light plant
caught. damaging the dynamos, swith-
board, etc, to such an extent that tho
town will have TO do without electric
lights for several months. until the ma
chimes can be sent to the factory and be
repaired. The direct loss to the town
is about $1,000, with no insurance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-28
SPANISH RIOTS CONTINUE.

Sarrag0Ssa, Sain. June 2T.-Many peo-
pie were injured during the rioting here
yesterday. Seventeen persons received
dangerous wounds. The troops were
Obliged to fire ON the people
Martial law has been declared at
Valencia and fighting has occurred ut
Grenada, where the troops charged ana
wounded several people.
-Anti-budget demonstrations have also
occurred at Burgos, Toledo and Logrone.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-28

PIG IRONS ADVANCE.

pittsburg, June 27.-Bessemer pig iron
is quoted today at $40 ton in the
Mahoning Valley and in Pittsbnrg the
price is S2075. This is am advance OF
100 per cent in SIX months and So a
ton higher than lost week
Some girls who look thin have a wa,
of limiting around that you wonldnt
think so if you knew all.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-28
TO PROTECT AMERICANS. A

Washington, June 27.-The Chicago
sailed yesterday from Tamatatee, NADIA
gascar, for Delagoa. The ship was on
her way around the Cape of Good Hope
to Brazil. but owing to the unsettled
state of affairs in the Transvaal, she will
be retained in that vicinity as long as
may be necessary to afford protection to
the American interests in that quarter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-28
THE PRESIDENT AT HOME.

Washington, june 27.-The President
and Mrs. Mckinley, with the other mem
bers of the Presidential party, arrived
here at 1870 a. m. to-day and were
driven Immediately to the White House.
Mrs Mckinley, whose illness cut short
the Presidents stay at Adams. stood the
journey very we'll and was slightly bet
ter on arrival. Her condition is not con
sidered either serious or alarming. and
she is expected to recuperate rapidly.
Another attembpt will he made to
adjust the tin-plate wage scale.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-28

A recoprocity treaty relating to the
British West Indian Colony of Bermuda
has been concluded. and the Bermuda
Commission has left Washington for
home with draft of the treaty which
is to be submitted to the Bermuda Leg
islature.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-28
TRANSPORTS ARRIVE.

Manila, June 27.-The United States
transport Grant and Hooker have arriv-
ed here.
Washington, June 27.-The Grant sail
ed from San Francisco on May goth
carrying the Sixteenth Infantry, 40 of
ficers and 1,665 men, Lieutenant Colonel
w. f. Spurgeon commanding. This is a
twenty-sN-day passage and very close
to the record for the run from San Fran
cisco to Manila.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-28
BOYS LEG CUT OFF.
A Negro Boy While Swinging on the
Train Fell Off.

Littleton, June 27.-(SpeciaD-A negro
boy. named Major Mills. while swinging
on the northbound passenger train here
today attempted to jump and fell under
the cars, cutting off one of his legs. 1t
appears that he was in the habit of prac-
ticing such dangerous feats for the sake
of showing off. He was arrested for a
similar otfense on the southbound train
here today.
be foolish.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-28
ENGLAND'S FLEET MOBILIZINC

Chatham. England. June 27.-An or
der has been received at the dock yard
here for the fleet to mobilize july 11th.
1t is believed this is a step taken prepa
ratory to the annual navy manouevres.
Ten battleships and thirty-two cruisers
will take part in the operation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-28
JINGOISM RUN MAD.
st. James Gazette Charges American
Designs om Cape Liners.

London, June 27.-The st. James Ga
zette. which has been remarkable for
its jingoism on the subject of the Trans
vaal. caps the climax today by earnestly
appealing to- the British Admiralty to
take immediate steps to counteract the
lians of the representatives of the Clam
Na-Gael. from the United States, who
are now ut Pretoria with the view Of
obtaining authority to start a fleet OF
pliyateers under the Transvaal flag with
the object of looting Cape liners"