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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-11
FAR UNDER THE AVERAGE.
April Rport of the Condition of Winter
Wheat.

Washington. April 10.-The April re-
port of the statistician of the Depart
ment of Agriculture will show the aver
age condition of winter wheat on April
1st to have been 77.9, against S6.7 ON
April 1st, 1898; S1.4 on April 1st, 1897,
and a ten year average of S4.4.
The averages for the princiapl winter
wheat States are as follows:
Pennsylvania, 50; Texas, II; Tennis
see, II: Ohio, Sc; Michigan, 70; Indiana,
-; Illinois, Il; Missouri, 73; Kansas,
66; California. 50.
OF the thirty States producing winter
wheat, 26, containing over 76 per cent
of the total winter wheat acreage report
a condition below their respective ten
year averages.
The average condition OF winter rye
rs $40, against 92.1 ON April 1st, 1898;
$50 ON April 1st, 1897; and a ten year
average of 80.
The percentage Of mortality among
farm animals, swine excepted, has been
higher than for many years past. OF
horses 2.3 per cent are reported as having
died from disease. against , per cent the
preceding year and a ten year average of
1.S per cent. OF cattle mortality of
ID per cent from winter exposure and
of 2.03 per cent from disease is report
ed, against 1.3 per cent from exposure
and , per cent from disease the precd-
ing winter, and / per cent from exposure
and 1.6 per cent also from disease as
this ten years average. OF sheep the
deaths from exposure amounted to 30
per cent and those from disease to 2.14
per cent, against 81 per cent from ex-
posure and 30 per cent from disease the
preceding winter and % per cent and
23 per cent the respective ten year
averages. The losses of swine aggre-
gate 50 per cent, against 9.3 per cent
last year; IA in 1897 and a ten year
average of 81.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-11
FOUND DYING BESIDE THE RAIL
A Son of the Editor of the Richmond
Christian Advocate Killed.

Richmond, Va, April 10.-Dr. Walter
II. Lafferty. third child of Rev. DIR. j.
J. Lafferty, editor of the Christian Adj
vocate. was found about 6 O'Clock yes
terday morning lying unconscious by the
track Of the Chesapeake and Ohio,
near Meechums river with one of his
legs crushed and suffering from other
severe injuries There We're evidences
that the young physician had endeayor-
ed to staunch the flow of blood from his
wound by using his handkerchief. but
his injuries We're too serious, and when
found he was very near his end. lie
was taken to Crozet. where he died at
80 o'clock yesterday
1t is not known how the accident hap
pened. 1t is supposed, however, that
he was returning from Meechum's river
when he was struck by Il passing tram
He could give no account of it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-11
DELEGATES CHOSEN.

At meeting of the vestry of the
Church of the Good Shepherd, the fol-
lowing delegates were elected for the
convention which meets at Tarboro. May
18th: r. II. Battle, J. B. Batchelor,
Judge j. f. Shepherd and Wm. Wooll-
colt Alternates: ]. G.. Bail, H. T.
Ward Fred Mahsar, w. j. Andrews.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-11
TRINITY DEFEATS GEORGIA.

Athens. Ga, April 10.-(Special.)- -
Trinity defeated Georgia this afternoon
by score of ) to 2. Base hits: Trinity
8: Georgia, s. Errors: Trinity, 8;
Georgia, {. Batteries: McAfee and
Smith, Trinity ;Bankston and Moore,
Georgia. Umpire, Brunson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-11
THE WAR FAR RoM ENDED.
Reinforce ngents Needed to Rush Hostili.
ties to Victorious Conclusion

Manila, April T.-lNia Hong Kong.
April 10.)-I'hough hundreds of Filipinos
are daily returning 10 their homes and
are desirous of reslming peaceful pur-
suits, and though the proclamation is
sued by the United States Philippine
commission has given an impetus to this
movement, the war is far from ended
one of the foremost American Generals
said recently:
We will see a hundred thousand sol
dlers IN the Philippines before the
Americans control the islands, and a
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-11
DEAD OF APPENDICITIS.

Denver. Col. April 10.-Hon. III. a.
w. Tabor postmaster of this city, and
ex-United States Senator, died at $50
a. m. to-day of appendicitis, after three
days illness.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-11
THE RALEIGH'S REPAIRS.

They Will Be Made at Portsmouth;
Time Nearly Two Years.
Washington, April 10.-The Navy De-
partment has reached the determination
that the Raleigh shall be repaired at
the Navy Yard, Portsmouth, y. IL.
The work will consume nearly two
years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-11

Manila, April 10-6:50 =. M.-Gen-
eral Lawton has captured Santa Cruz,
at the extreme end of the lake. he
drove the rebels, who We're commanded
by ChinaInan named Pao Wah into
the mountains. The Americans had six
men wounded The rebels lost sixty
eight men killed and had forty men
wounded.
The citizen., 1899-12-13
THAT "BULL PEN"
The Charges Growing Out Of Presence Of
Federal Troops In the Idaho Mining
Trouble win he Investigated.

Washington, Dec. 9.-Representa-
tive Lentz, of Ohio, Friday introduced
joint resolution reciting the charges
growing out of the presence of Unit
ed States troops, under Brig. Gen.
Merriam, at the centers of mining
troubles in Idaho, asking for an in
vestigation by a special committee of
nine members, TO be appointed by
the speaker. The resolution says that
II is a matter of general information
that United States troops were sent
To Idaho in defiance and contrary to
the federal constitution at the indi-
vidual request of the governor when
no riot or insurrection existed and
without consulting the Legislature OF
the local sheriff.
IL is asserted that Gen. Merriam
declared martial law and arbitrarily
and W ithout warrant of law arrested
hundreds of citizens" and held them
under most brutal and tyrannical
conditions" The arrest, Il is charg-
ed. include many members of the
miners union and the local sheriff.
IL is asserted that many men were inn
prisoned in bull pen, a place unfit
for human habitation." Allegation is
made that one prisoner became insane
from the treatment, and escaping.
was shot as he jumped into a river.
In another case, IL is charged, a dy-
ing prisoner was denied spiritual con
ISOLATION.
Specific acts OF cruelty are given,
including compulsory standing erect,
for seven hours each day in the hot
sun, under penalty of death, II at
tempt was made 10 move or sit down.
IL is also alleged that captain under
Gen. Merriam amused himself by call
ing prisoners "cowardly ours while
these punishments were being inflict-
ed" The resolution also recites that
the wives and families of miners
were insulted by soldiers, and il is
alleged that responsibility for the va
rious actions recited rests with the
mining companies of the localities.
The citizen., 1899-12-13

Lexington, Ky, Dec. 9.-Louis
Straus, OF the firm of Louis and Gus
Straus, one of the city's leading and
wealthiest clothiers, died Friday, af-
ter a protracted illness of Bright's
disease, dropsy and heart trouble. His
estate is valued at over half a million.
He and his brother Gus were the chief
hackers of John y. Madden, the noted
race horse man, and are said TO be
responsible, in large measure, for
his success. lie was a large owner of
thoroughbreds, and served as judge
at various courses throughout the
country,
The citizen., 1899-12-13
LIEUT.. LEDYARD'S DEATH.
Outbreak Among the Ma
tives In Nearos.

Detroit. Mich. Dec. o.--The news
of the death of Lieut.. Augustus c.
Ledyard, who was killed in the out
break of the natives in Negros, wns
broken Friday 20 his father. Henry
Is. Ledyard, president of the Mich
igan Central railroad, while the fa-
ther was en- route home from New
York. II was decided TO send an in
innate friend 10 meet the presidents
car and endeavor to soften the
blow. The lieutenant was Mr.. Led
yards second son. He was at Yale
at the outbreak OF the Spanish war
and had outlined for himself a rail-
road career. Joining the rush OF
patriotic students. he enlisted and
spent most OF his time as vol
unteer in camp life near Tampa. Aft
erward nj his own and his fathers de-
sire. he entered the regular army as
I'd lieutenant. He was a grandson
OF the famous Gen. Lewis Cass. He
was attached TO Gen. Miles staff dur
ing the Porto Rican campaign.
The citizen., 1899-12-13
HAYwARD's SUCCESSOR.
Fight for the Appointment seems
60 be Between Former senator Al
len and q. M. Hitchcock.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. Gov. Poynter
has been called from the capital by
the illness of his father and this has
caused a slight break in the fight for
the appointment Of United States
senator 10 succeed Hayward. The
friends of both former senator w. V.
Allen and Gilbert IL. Hitchcock. of the
World-Herald, of this city, are busy.
II appears certain that one of the two
will get il. The fusion members of
the last Legislature are practically
unanimous in urging Aliens appoint
ment as they are practically all popu-
lists, and Gov. Poynter is also pop
ulist. This is counted upon TO have its
effect
The citizen., 1899-12-13
CONGRESSIONAL.
VIII Introduced In the House Giving
n Territorial Form of Cow
eminent to Hawaii.

Washington. Dec. o.--Representa-
tive Hit, Of Illinois, Friday introduc-
ed bill to provide n territorial form
~ government for Hawaii. IL Is SINH
lar TO the measure reported 20 the
house last year, providing a terrific
rial governor appointed by the presi-
dent and legislature of two houses.
Mr.. Sherman. Of New York, introduce
ed a bill authorizing the postmaster
general to contract with an America
cable company TO send Official mes
sages TO Hawaii, the Philippines, Ja-
pan and China, for 20 years, at not TO
exceed 100000 n year.
Other bills are: by Mr.. Little Ark
20 prevent monopolies and trusts and
Tor the free coinage OF gold and sill
yer; by Mr.. Kerr (O), admitting vet
Grams of the war with Spain TO the
homes for Disabled soldiers; by Mr..
Flynn (Okla), for additional home
stead lands to those who participated
in the war with Spain or with the
Philippines; BY Mr.. Corliss, for a
bridge across the Detroit river at De-
troit; by Mr.. Hill, authorizing the
establishment of national banks In
Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines;
by Mr.. McIsae (Ark.). extending the
contract labor law to Hawaii; by Mr..
Rodenburg (Ill.), to create commits
sion to pass on claims of United
Statos citizens.
Mr.. Rodenburg Ulll, by request,
introduced bills granting right Of ca
BILE connection with Cuba and Porto
Rico TO the United States and West
India Direct Telegraph Co., and TO
authorize the West Indian Develop
ment Co. 20 acquire franchises, etc,
in Cuba and Porto Rico.
Mr.. Corliss (Mich.) introduced a
bill for the construction OF a regulat-
ing dam at the foot Of Lake Erie for
controlling the level OF the lake, De-
troit river, Lake st. Clair and st.
Clair river.
The citizen., 1899-12-13

any Judge in this state, whether OF
high or low degree, are usurpations
which can not and will not he sane
toned by law. II the people OF Ken
lucky are noted for anything II Is
for fair dealing. Any attempt at in
timidation, coercion or overdrawing
is resented by every citizen OF the
state. and no officer can, with impuni-
~, exercise the functions Of his place
for the purpose Of controlling the
lawful actions OF the citizens, or 10
put him in fear, except as he has
committed some public ofrense.
1--WE regret we have regarded IL
necessary In view of the questions
before us TO extend this opinion to
such length. II results from what
has already been said that the GER
tifcates on the face of the returns
before us should be issued 10 viii
liam $. Taylor, the republican candi-
date for governor. and TO the other
candidates on the republican state
ticket with him, and IL Is so ordered"
Following is the gist OF the minor
ity opinion. which was read by Com
missioner Poyntz.
IL agree with my fellow members
Of the state election board, that the
democratic candidates were legally
elected at the general state election,
held November Z, 1890; and this fact
is drawn by the certificates made to
this board by the several county cleo
tion boards"
Mr.. Payntz then goes briefly over
the tissue ballot declaring that. In
his opinion, their use should have
rendered void the election in the
counties Of Pike, johnson. Knox and
Magofiin.
The charges OF military intimida-
tion in Louisville IL then discussed,
and the opinion given that the cleo
tion in Jefferson county should be de-
clared void. The opinion concludes
as follows:
81 am no lawyer, but I believe laws
are intended 10 bring about justice
and believe that the law does not re-
quire the giving of certificates OF cleo
ton 20 candidates who are shown by
the returns before this board 20 have
been defeated. I am unwilling 20
certify fraud and 20 turn Kentucky
over to the control Of the bayonet.
Gatling gun and the fraudulent tissue
ballots. ! therefore respectfully de-
cline 20 join with my colleagues in
granting certificates to the republic
an candidates, and believe certificates
Of election should be issued 20 the
democratic candidates"
The citizen., 1899-12-13

Every reader Of this paper should give
special heed 10 the offers which are appear.
ing from week TO week by the John NJ.
Smyh Co, the mammoth mail order house
Of Chicago, In this issue will be found their
advertisement Of a thoroughly up-to-date,
ingly low price Of fli25. Coming as this Of
fer and other offers do from house with a
commercial rating Of over one million dol
lars, and OF the highest character, they mark
an opportunity that the shrewd buyer will
not be slow 10 take advantage Of. The John
NJ. Smyth Co, $50 to l66 Wost Madison
street, will send their mammoth catalogue,
thing TO eat, wear and use, on receipt Of
only 10 cents 10 partly pay postage or ex-
pressage, and even this 10 cents is allowed on
irst purchase amounting TO one dollar.
The citizen., 1899-12-13
De.sre.. cnnpo, ne Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion Of the ear. There is
only one way TO cure deafness, and that IL
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an innamed condition Of the mu-
cous lining Of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube gets infamed you have a rumbling
sound OF imperfect hearing, and when It is
entirely closed deafness is the result, aud
unless the inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored 10 its normal con
dtion, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases Of of ten are caused by catarrh,
which il nothing but an inilamed condition
OF the mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case Of Deafness (caused by catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars, free.
r. J Cheney & Co. Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The citizen., 1899-12-13

Springfield, ILL.,, Dec. AT one
o'clock Saturday morning telephone
message was received by the police
stating that a gang of union ear men,
who are on strike, were tearing up
the track of the Springfield Consoli-
dated railway in Ridgely, suburb
of Springfield. The police were pow.
erless to act in Ridgely and the sher-
in sent posse to the scene.
The citizen., 1899-12-13

Pretoria, Thursday, Dec. THE
following dispatch dated to-day has
been received from the head lager,
near Ladysmith; THE British are
advancing on Colenso, but last night
passed without an attack. There was
a desultory cannonade this morning.
the naval guns in Ladysmitb replying
vigorously 10 our tire"
The citizen., 1899-12-13

Thp savage held his temper admirably.
Mature" he replied, with a comprehen.
sive gesture, "is our Biblel"
"Then Of course YOU have no higher crit
icisml" exclaimed the enlightened man,
shudderng
"Oh, but we havel" protested the savage,
vehemently. why. there are among Us any
number OF advanced thinkers who wonder
for instance, II there isn't too much salaratus
in the bread fruitl Yes, sir"
Here we see that the mind is alike impa-
tient Of fetters, no matter what mans cor.
poreal condition bc.--Detroit Journal.
The citizen., 1899-12-13
For the Greve.

A solicitor in a Georgia court is respon.
sible for the following: He overheard a
conversation between his cook and nurse,
who we're discussing recent funeral Of a
member Of their race, at which there had
been a great profusion Of flowers. The nurse
said "When ] die, don't plant no flowers
melon vine; and when il gets ripe you come
dar, and don't you eat Il, but jes' bus i
on de grave and let dat good old juice dribble
down through de ground. youths Com.
panion
The citizen., 1899-12-13

The latest invention for saving life comes
from London, and is a non .sinkable boat II
people would pay as much attention TO the
preservation Of life in other ways, there
would be a great improvement. liostetter's
Stomach Bitters IL life preserver, discoy.
cred so years ago. II cures dyspepsia, indi.
gestion and all forms Of stomach trouble. II
is an excellent tonic for the whole system
and may be had from any druggist.
The citizen., 1899-12-13
West virginia Miners Raised.

indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 9.-The
United Mineworkers have received no
tice of an advance of IS per cent in
wages In the Fairmont, w, Va, coal
region by two of the largest opera
tors in the state. This is the second
increase within three months. 9th
err West Virginia operators, II is said.
will follow.
The citizen., 1899-12-13

Auckland, n. H., Dec. 0.-Advices
receiver here from Apia, Samoa,
dated November 2s, say that the news
of the German annexation of the is
lands, as a result of the Samoan agree
ment, was received by the natives
with apparent Indifference.
The citizen., 1899-12-13
hoy conf~sse. Murder.

Detroit, Mich, Dee. 0.--Harry Ham
berger, the sO-year-old youth arrest
ed on suspicion of being the slayer
of John NJ. Reindel, Friday confessed
TO tie crime. His motive was rob
berry,
The citizen., 1899-12-13

II you want favor from your friend. go
10 see him on a bright day. II you want TO
do him a favor, 60 on a dark day.-"Ram's
Horn Brown" in indianapolis News
The citizen., 1899-12-13

Chicago, Dec. 9.-Libby, McNeal g.
Libby have shipped 100000 pounds Of
canned beef TO the British army in
South Africa. Twenty-four ears were
required to carry IL and this is the
largest shipment of canned beef ever
shipped from this city.
The citizen., 1899-12-13

Doctor, II microbes in food are hurtful.
what makes me get so stouty"
"Oh, my dear madam, there is a flesh.
producing microbe. you know "-lndianapo.
liza Journal
The citizen., 1899-12-13
HIS Ability.

Seldum Fedd-Dat Teller. Hungry Hooks.
10 a credit to de perfession.
Soiled Spooner-You bet! He could steal
in de crust.--Judge
The citizen., 1899-12-13
81. LouI. Want. the Convention.

st. Louis. Dec. "a delegation of
prominent ST, Louis citizens have
been selected to go to Washington
next week in an enGeavor 10 secure
the next national republican conven-
tion. The Coliseum, which will seat
about 10000 persons, will be rendered
90 the national committee for the
nse Of the cnnNnnfinn
The citizen., 1899-12-13
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.

Every baby is the sweetest baby in the
world. You were once considered the
sweetest thing in the world. although you
may not look IL now London Tit.Bits.
The citizen., 1899-12-13

A lot Of the conversation worked of in
society ought to be dumped IN the garbage
can.-Chicago Daily News.
The citizen., 1899-12-13

So long as we have the self.made man,
there will doubtless be a call for the ready.
made ancestry Detroit Journal.
The citizen., 1899-12-13

Doctor--You are troubled with insomnia.
Patient-Terribly. can't even sleep
when it's time to get up.-Puck.
The citizen., 1899-12-13

Why do they call her a servant girl when
she is boss of the job?-Chicago Chronicle.
The citizen., 1899-12-13

Does her family .ce have anything TO do
with making w. nan wsllowy !-DOston
Transcript
The citizen., 1899-12-13

Dyeing is as simple as washing when you
by all druggists.
The citizen., 1899-12-13

Some folks say this worl' is not dey home
OATS why dey moves w'enever house rent
come due.-Atlanta Constitution.
The citizen., 1899-12-13

Piso's Cure for Consumption has saved
me many doctors bill 5. T. Hardy, Hop
kins Place, Baltimore, Nd. Dec 2, '94
The citizen., 1899-12-13

use Hoxsie's Group Cure. II does not con-
tain opium in any form and will not nause-
ate. SO cents. A. p. Hoxse, Buffalo, N. Y.
The citizen., 1899-12-13

The Rest Prescription for ChIIIs
and Fever Is a bottle OF GROVES TAsTELEss
CuHL ToSIC. tits simply iron and quinine in
atasteless form. No cure no pay. Price, soc
The citizen., 1899-12-13

To Cure o Geld In On. Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets An
druggists refund money fit fails 70 cure. 25c.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-22
FLORAL FADs,

There are fads in floral decorations
this year just as much as there are
fads in clothes. In giving a luncheon
or dinner it is no longer correct to
have at each lady's plate a bunch of
flowers. The name card is deemed all
sufficient, says the Ledger Monthly
The centre piece, however, is unusual
ly elaborate. 1t is long in shape and
so low that it looks like floral mound
ChrySanthemumS and American beau
ty roses are frequently used in combi-
nation, also pink-tinted orchids and
deep, purple violets. The present fad
is to have the individual bouquets
grouped carelessly about the centre
piece, forming a graceful border. The
stray over the tableclotn to the plate
of the guest for which thsy are in
tended
Flowers trailing singly over the cloth
is one form of decoration in more or
less use at special functions. Hostesses
find frequently, however that the
roses and other blossoms do not last
through long meal, and every one
knows that trailing faded flowers are
not an attractive sight To obviate
this, a florist says that If bit of moss
is dipped in water and then shaken
nearly free of it, the cut end of the
rose may be wrapped in this and tied
on with bit of sewing silk and this
will keep the flowers fresh. 1t Is easy
to conceal such treatment by bending a
leaf over the end.