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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-27
TO PAY CUBANS TO-DAY.
Serious Strike on Among Lightermen
at the Port of Havana.

Havana, May 26.-The distribution of
the S:'.O00.000 which the United States
Government has Oered as gratiuity to
the Cuban troops on disbanding and
surrendering their arms will begin at I'D
O'Clock tomorrow morning at the foot
Of the Prado Under the swollen muster
rolls prepared by the late Cuban mill
tary assembly. the Americans, who have
closely followed the subject, are curious
to see what proportion of the number
listed will actually appear.
At meeting of the Veterans of 1nde-
ing against either giving up arms or ac-
cepting money from the United States.
was carried unanimously.
The strike of the lightermen, in the
opinion of Admiral Cromwell. captain of
the port. and the principal shippers. is
fast assuming serious proportions. q.
Lawton Childs, agent of the Plant Line,
was notified to-day that the stevedores
in his company's employ mad joined the
strike, giving as their reason their SYM
pathy with the others and the orders of
the Trade Union.
The general opinion is that the strike
is absolutely without justification. The
men have been earning good wages,
from $50 to $50 month. The difficulty
involves also the importation of men
from Florida, as happened five years
ago. Trouble has been brewing for some
time, but no one could explain the cause.
as the lightermen have all along been
the best paid body of men engaged i'll
manual labor in Havana.
Governor General Brooke has de-
cree ready to be issued. making editors
and publishers responsible for libel.
The Spanish law made the writer of an
article alone responsible; and. therefore,
every Havana editor has a hired sub
stitute paid to sign articles of defa-
matory character. This substitute is
usually long time Jail Bird who for
money enough to make Imprisonment
easy, will sign anything.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-27
A MILLION DOLLAR LOSS
POPULATION OF $500 WERE MAI,E
HOMELESS.
CROOKS STOLE EVERYTHING PORTABLE
A Piano Being Amorg the Booty. Chief Of the
District Firemen Says the Fire Was of
Incendiary Origin. Only
Four People Injured.

New York, May 26.-Coney Island
property to the value OF nearly ST.
100000 was destroyed by fire carly TO-
day, twenty acres in the heart II he
summer resort section. The district
known as "The Bowery" being reduc-
ed to ashes.
The two hundred buildings burned
were located between the Bowcry and
the Ocean, Tilyou's walk on the west
and the old iron pier on the east.
These buildings ranged in size an'l inn
portance from a wabbly bathing. pa
vlion" to the handsome five-story
Hygea Hotel, including theatres. con
cert halls, dancing pavliions, stores of
various kinds, restaurants and hotels
Of every grade. The fire made shell
terless for time native and tran
sient population of about $500, incud-
F. ing five hundred men and women.
classed as comedians and soubrettes,
employed in the district, and silerced
no less than one hundred pianos which
have for years assisted in merry -mak-
ing at Coney Island.
1t was nearly a. m. when police
man discovered a blaze in il cottage
near the iron pier. A prompt response
of the fire department in answer 10
the alarm had this trouble disposed OF
before $3.50 and the engines were go
ing away when the same policeman
discovered another fire in Shetfei 5
Palm Pavilion at the Tilyou's walk
end of the district.
In ten minutes after the second fire
started the whole Bowery district was
in wild alarm. The thousands Of in-
mates rushed out attired as they slept.
They were quickly joined by ihe Ell
tire native and overnight population,
some 10000, whose eager interest
hampered the firemen. 1t was seen
that the firemen had Determined TO
make the Bowery the fighting line,
and then, the last hope OF those south
of the Bowery that any OF their houses
might be saved being gone. pell nell
rush for salvage or plunder took
place. Scores of thieves broke through
the fire lines or entered the district
from the ocean side and their work
of looting. was wholesale. 4 crowd
carving off a piano was one sight
which taught the police what kind of
crooks they had to deal with.
So far as known only four pcrscns
were injured or burned, and all will
recover. Deputy Battalion Chief Kirk
patrick says he is convinced that the
fire is of incendiary origin. He ar
rives at this conclusion owing to the
fact that the flames broke out in Two
different parts of the island ut about
the same time, both places being diff
cult of access SO far as fire engines
are concerned, and from the fact that
upon his arrival he found traces OF
kerosene oil along the board walk and
around both houses wher. the fires
originated.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-27
BRYAN ON ISSUES OF 1900
TRUSTS WILL Be ONE or THE MOST
IMPOR rANT.
Chicago Platform to be Reaffifmed Entire and
New Planks added to Cover
New Issues

st. Louis, No. May 26.-Colonel Will
liam Jennings Bryan to-day expressed
himself as much pleased with the result
of last nights banquet.
In signed statement furnished to the
Post-Disptch Colonel Bryan said:
THE sentiment of the meeting was in
line with the sentiment of the party gen
orally. The Chicago platform will be re-
affirmed. entire and new planks added
to cover new questions. The trust issue
the issues"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-27
YACHT RACE RESULTS.

Savannah, Ga, May 26.-In the an
nual regatta of the Savannah Yacht
Club today over 21-knot course, the
results were as follows:
First class-Cora won. Leader scc-
ond. The new Yacht Dragoon was
disqualified on account of a foul,
though she beat the fleet over the
course by 20 minutes.
Second class-Catherine won: Sham
rock second.
Third class Lilee won; Uudine
second
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-27
WHITE CAPS ARRESTED.
elimination of Labor Troubles tat
Griffin, Georgia.


Griffin, Georgia.
Griffin, Ga, May 26.-Seven members
of the "Laborers Union Band of al
legged white cappers were arrested ut an
early hour this morning as follows:
G. V. Barnett, Tom Reynolds jet
Moore, William Thomas Lebrad, Paul
Ellis, Carl Fry and Clifford Thomas.
They have been lodged in jail.
This morning the doors of all the mills
and factories and several stables and
stores were found placarGed with the
following notice, written IN fairly good
and bold hand:
ITO the negro and to whom it may
concern: The object of this is to put
you on notice that after next Saturday
night no negro will be allowed to ask
for employment at either Of the follow
ing named places. to witt The two cot
ton mills, the oil mill, the machine shops.
wood shops, wood yards or TO do any
carpenter work or any public or private
building or to drive any public drnyS.
delivery wagons or bread wagons in AID
around Griffin. We trust the managers
and merchants will discharge the negroes
promptly and fill their places with white
labor which can easily be dp1e and saw.
us the trouble of going through the ne
gro, for we will certainly 10 50 with
a deaf ear to his groans ard petitions.
This May oath. 1899"
The city, county and State authorities
are cooperating to the end of detecting
and arresting the white cap 'regu'ators.'
The adding pig and the spelling bee
are not in the same class.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-27
PLOW PLANT BURNED.

Richmond, Va, May 26.-The plant
of the Watt Plow Company on lower
Franklin street. was partly destroyed
by fire tonight, several departments
being consumed. The main building
was but slightly damaged and the
stock escaped injury. The loss of $12.-
900 is fully covered by insurance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-27
RATES TO SOUTHERN PORTS.

Washington. May 26.-The Interstate
Commerce Commission will give hear
ings on the question of rates upon eX-
port and domestic traffic in grain and
grain products in Chicago ON June 18th,
and in st. Louis on June 18th. 1t is
proposed to secure evidence showing all
important changes which have taken
place in rates to the Atlantic and Gulf
of Mexico ports of shipments of grim
and grain products, and The reasons
why such changes were made.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-27
UNDERWRITERS ADJOURN.

Southeastern Tariff Association Com
mittees Appointed.
Norfolk, Va, May 26.-The South
eastern Tariff Association. which has
been in session at Old Point for 1hrec
days past, has adjo1racd sine die.
The election of the new executive
committee resulted as follows:
j. S. Raines, w. l.. Reynolds, w. \.
Witherspoon, q. j. Dexter, 4. c. Coli
kins, Milton Dorgan, .!ohn c. Ruccr
and j. S. Middleton.
Associate executive committee: j.
w. Colkrane, A. NJ Trafcrs. t. o.
Hawkins, Charles Phillips. =. \. Mel
son and j. S. Thomas.
To this committee will be left the
fixing of both the place and time #
the next annual meeting.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-27
BRYAN SPEAKS TO 10000.

Danville, Ills, May 26.-W. j. Bryan
spoke to ten thousand people this af-
ternoon and evening at the arnury
He followed his usual lines of argtl-
ment, discussing the money question
tration's Philippine policy, also trusts,
was given an enthusiastic reception
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-27
TO WELCOME THE MERCEDES.

Norfolk, Va, May 26.-The Board of
Health. other city officials, the quaran-
tine officer of the port and his assistants
and many prominent citizens, held a con-
ference to-day and reached a satisfac-
tory understanding with reference to the
coming of the Reina Mercedes to the
Norfolk Navy Yard. All opposition has
disappeared and a fleet, with officials
and citizens of Norfolk and Portsmouth
will go to Hampton Roads in the MORN
ing to escort the cruiser to the yard.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-27
FOUND IN \ ROTTLE.
The Record of How Ship and Her
Crew Pershe.d

Cape Henry, Va, May 26.--A. L.
Dosher, weather bureau observer, Hat
teraS. \. c., reports that a bottle was
picked up on the beach to-day near the
Chicomicomco Life Saving Station,
thirty miles north of HatteraS, in which
was found the following letter:
stormy all day, both masts gone.
Very little hope. going to pieces rapidly:
almost gone. No hope, goodbye. Shia
Vixen, crew eight men. Captain
Carter"
The letter contained no date, no lati-
tude or longitude, and nothing to indi-
cate where the bottle was thrown over
board 1t appeared to have been in the
water long time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-27
PARIS STILL STICKS.

Coverack, May ga supreme eff
fort was made today to float the Am
erican Liner Paris, which is on the
rocks off Lowlands Point.
The attempt resulted in another
failure. The Paris is i'm the same po-
sition which is now regarded as very
critical.
Coverack. May 26.-12 Midnight
The wind has veered TO the eastward
tonight. There is heavy sea and The
Paris is rolling heavily.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-27
BIDS FOR REPAIR SHOP.

Washington, May 26.-The Navy De-
partment today asked for bids for the
repair shop for steam engineering at
the United States Naval Station at
Port Royal. S. c. The building is to be
80 feet long. with boiler room 30 feet
long, and an administration building
* by 3S feet.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-27
NEWSPAPERS JUBlLATE.

Berlin. May 26.-The newspapers
here are iubilating over what they
term Admiral kautz's recall
The Loi<al Anzeiger says:
This shows anew the American
Governments good will to remove all
obstacles to a peaceful understand
ing"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-27
SCHOONER HILDA DISABLED.

Savannah. Ga. May 26.-Thc
schooner Hilda, hence for Baltimore,
May 23d. was towed into Tybee Is
land this evening in distress.
She sprung leak one day out and
was forced to put back. with five feet
of water in her hold. She is lumber
laden
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-27
CHARGED WITH SEDITION.

Wardner, Idaho, May 26.-.ill sa-
looms in Mullan, Gem and Burke Lave
been closed, the publication III the
Mullan Mirror stopped and its editor,
w. II. Stewart, arrested ON The 6harge
of publishing sed.tious mat,"r there
are now 325 men undHr Il; res accused
of rioting.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-27
MOURNING FOR CASTELAR,.

Madrid, May 26.-The Democratic
papers appear today in mourning. on
account of the death. of Senior Don
Emilio CASTELAR,, who passed away yes
terday at Murcia. The body will lie
in state during Sunday and the funer-
al will take place on Monday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-27
AN AUTOMOBILES RECORD.

New York, May 26.The automo-
bile which left Cleveland at O'Clock
Monday morning to establish an auto
mobile record between Cleveland and
New York, arrived in front of the As
tor House at 5:45 o'clock this after
noon. The record made was 1914
miles in 40 hours and 4 minutes of
actual running, an average OF 17.6
miles an hour.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-27

Washington, May 26.-The Secretary
of War has ordered 1000 recruits now
at San Francisco for regular regiments
in the Philippines to sail on the transport
Sheridan June 7th for Manila. This
ship will be utilized to bring home vol
unteers now in the Philippines.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-27

The Americans, 1t is believed, arc
celebrating an organic statute for the
erection of Il permanent tribunal.
which will probably be laid before
the conference and be supported Ivy
the British delegates when the prin-
ciple embodied in Sir Juian's resolu-
ton is accepted"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-27
THE FINANCIAL QUESTION.
.Aldrich Calls Meeting of Senate Fl
nance Committee.

nance Committee.
Washington. May Ex-senator Al
drich, chairman of the Senate Com
mittee on Finance, has issued call
for a meeting of that committee to be
held at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, New
New York. on the 9th of June. 1t is
now considered probable that the
committee will authorize a sub-com-
mittee consisting of the Republican
members to take up the financial
question with the view of recommend
ing a bill to the next session OF Con
UrpSS
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-27
ROSA BONHEUR DEAD.

Fontaimehleau. France. May 26.-Rosa
Bonheur the famous animal painter,
died at II o'clock last night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-27

Alexandria. Egypt. May 26.-Fonr
more eases of the plague have been
reported here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-27

Energy sometimes brings success, but
success always brings energy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-27
LEADS MA M0RTM GAR0M DAllES I'M NEWS AMID GRGWQ T10M.

ian, congr S-ng him upon having
played the g Sing card, which lad
so quickly !spitated the Russian
alternative -leme. Some stood
aghast, as matter was not con
templated >, ieir instructions. FL
nally it w = ided to refer the mat
ter to a : y lmittee
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-27

The adding pig and the spelling bee
are not in the same class.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-12-23
COURT MATTERS
The Proceedings of the Dis
 trict Court.

Following is the last day's proceed- ings of court:-
 Ter. vs. Dr. M. Rich-Dsfaulting g witness; haviug shown no wilifui con- :empt of court was intended. attach msnt ordered discharged.
 Ter vs. NJ. G. Crowley-Defsulting witness-Ssme order ss above.
 Fred Johnson admitted to citizen ship.
 A. H. Emanul, guardian, VI. P. N. Hil,on-Jldaneut for plsintiff againss defendant. Notice of appeal given.
 Frank Dubaeher ct al vs. 0 A New man ct al-Attachm.n .nt sglinst c A Newman on charge Of contempt. diso- bsying orders of the court. Newman enters plea of no. guilty. Hearing of matter postponed to next term of court.
 Ter VI Sid Pagt-Jury returned DO verdict; jury di-chs,ged; cass cont'n- usd and defendant rsnandsd to the custody of sheriff.
 Court adjourned sine die.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-12-23

From ths Herald NC learn that . telegram was received st the office of the g,vsrnor in Phoenix from J. v. vickere. ,hs we'll knows Cochise county cats!sn sn, who is nov in Ksnsas Ci:y, suggesting . movement for the erection of . monument to the memory ef General Lawton, who was killed before San Ms:eo, Philip pine Islands, last Tuesday. MT. Wick ere recalls the distinguished serviess of General Law,on Tn this territory in his campaign against the Apsche s3d thinks that fund for . monu- 0ent in recognition of thsse services could be quickly raised. Be offers $lO0 to it. Coacsrning ths death of General Lswton, it is regarded ss . coincidence. that the name of the Filipino commsnds., of whom he vas n pursuit at the tims he was killed is Geronimo, the same e that of the Apache chief. the pursuit sud capture of whom endsared the general to Arizon;ans.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-12-23

When we See young woman go out to meet fate that way it brings to mind the Frenchnan's saying of the Charge of the Light Brigade. |" It was magnificent but it was not war" It is magnificent to see the young girl face the future SO fearlessly, but 1t is not life. No young woman Is ready for married life unless her physical condition sup to the stand ard of marriage, in the health of all the delicate woinanly organs, and rarely is that the case.
 Young women entering upon the state of marriage will find no friend so helpful as Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip- ton. It gives vigor and elasticity to the organs peculiarly feminine. prevents the drains that ruin the health, and makes the ordeal of motherhood so easy that 1t is practically almost painless
 At an early stage of married iife;r writes Mrs Flora Ari. of Dallas Jackson Co. Mo, "I was greatly bothered with painful periods also . troublesome drain which rendered me very weak and unfit for work Of any kind became so thin there wasaot hing left of me but skin aud bone. My husband became alarmed and got me ! bottle of .Fsvori.e Prcscription-' Affer he two more and aftef1 used ,hose up there was no more pain, and began to gain in flesh very rapidly"
 Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Ad- wiser answers every question. It is sent free on receipt of 2I one-cent stamps to pay the cost of mailing oniy. For the cloth bound edition send 3f stamps. Ad- s-css Dr " Pierce Buffalo N. Y.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-12-23
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Minutes of the Board of Super.
 yisors Cochise County

The tax collector is hereby suthor- ized to give receiP. in full to k. R. Lockeit for tax of current yea: in amount of $s.13, tran.fsrrjng ts w. a. Bropby rightful owner ot an sdobe house, by mistake assessed to k. R. L1ekett, valued st $2oO, tax $S.5O; i; and notify sad W. H. Bfophy of tax due on ssid adobe house; also to can. eel the tax iu amount of $2.l24 sn sewing machine and furniture owned by . flew.
 Communications from Nre. W. J. McGill regarding tax ou her property were duly conndsred, from which the board can find no evidence that the said Mrs. W. J. McGill is legally en- titled to any reduction or exemption on tax fer the current year, therefore request denied.
 IL is hereby ordered that the tress- urer pay to Vim. Spesi out of any unapportioned funds tnat may be in the treasury the amount of $24.57 the amount paid by him on property of Chas. Debaud said taxes having been paid by Chas, Debaud on the same property assessed in the year 1898.
 The treasurer is hereby ordered to cancel shs taxes charged on the ss- essmsut list 10: the year 1899 agains, Geo. Todd, amounting ts $S.5U, as the same property i, included in the aseessment list of Duncan and Speed ard eaid amoust of $50 being paid by Duncan < Speed.
 TaxNco Hector instructed to accept taxes from Sara Esoalante less the amouot oi $744, said amount being taxes on property assessed to her for the year 1899 by mistake.
 Communication from Rhoda Riggs for change of read was read. The said road being on the Downing Homestead running up Pinery Csn- yon. The said road to commence at . point near the northwest corner and 10 run diagonally across said homestesd to . point near the south- ess: corner.
 Grsuted.
 At 4p. n. adjourned to 19sh at 10 .. ID,
 W. c, Benton FRANK HARE, Chairman Pro tenn
 Clerk.
 JAMES r. DUNCAN,
 Deputy Clerk.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-12-23
story of slave

To be bound hand and foot for years by the chains of disease Sis the worst form of slavery. George D Williams, os Manchester, Mich. tells how such slave was made free. He says: "My wife has been so helpless for five years that she could no, turn over in bed alone After using two bottles Of Electric Bi,;ers, she is wonderfully improved and able to do her own work" his supreme remedy for female diseases quickly cures ner- vousness, sleeplessness, melancholy, headache, backaohe, fainting and dlzzy spells. This miracle working medicine is godsend to weak, sickly, run down people. Every bottle guaranteed. Only 50 cents. Sold by the Tombstone Drug Store.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-12-23

My son has been troubled for years with chronic diarrhoea. Sometimes ago l persuaded him to take some of Cham lain's Col:c, Cholera and Dierrhoea Remedy. Af.er usins two bottles Of the 25-cent size h. was cured. I give this testimonial, hoping some one similarly afflicted may read i, and be benefited - THOMAS C. BOWER. Glencoe, O. For .alesbythe Tombstone. Dug Store.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-12-23
An Important DiReren e. .

To make it apparent to thoussnds, who think themselves ill, that they are not afflicted with any disease, but that the system simp!y needs clean sing. is to bring comfort home to their heSrts, is Q costive condition is easily cured ty using Syrup of Egg. Msnu- fsctured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all druggiste.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-12-23
Holiday goods at your own prices at the Tombstone Pharmacy. tf

As a cure for rheumatism Chamber lain's Pain Balm is gaining wide re- putation. D. B. Johnston of Richmond, Ind. has been troubled with that ail- ment since Is62. In speaking of ii he says: "I never found anything tbat would relieve me until 1 used Chamber = lain's Pain Balm. It acts like magic with me. My foot was swollen and plin- ing me very much, but one gool appli- cation of Pain Balm relieved me. For sale by the Tombstone Drug Store.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-12-23

We call the attention of our reade rs to official notice ip another column uf the vacancy in the bssrd of supervis- ors. and the fact that petitions w,li be received by said board up to Sat ,rdsy the 30th day of December, 1899, sr 2 o'clock p. m. for the sppoinsm of another ofscsr to fill such vacancy.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-12-23

The csss against G. W. Bibbens and c. W. Sanders on charge of removing fimss: !.Sn . mine in Dos Cxbezss bslonging to Richard Mc0regEor aud upon which Mr Bibbsns had . working bond. i, being hss-d in Justics Sinus tsrs court today.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-12-23
Rev Eastman will be in Tom bstor

Rev Eastman will be in Tom bstone Christmss day and bold services at 12 m. and 30 ?. m, S previously sn- nouseed in these columns. R-v A. Elliott who is to bs assoc; stsd with Rev Eastman in the work in this die tsist will also arrive here and sssist in the services.
Tombstone prospector., 1899-12-23

The new confectionery store at Fly's photograph gallery has opened for business aud solicits the patron age of the public. A we'll selected stock of choice fresh candies including the best of the confectioper's art are to be iuund in the candy cases and sold at reasonable prices. Call and try box
Tombstone prospector., 1899-12-23
BisaaPkss nron Nerve

Was the result of his splendid health, Indomitable will and tremendous energy are not found where Stomach, Liver: kIcreys and Bowels are out of order. If YOU want these qualities and the success they bring, use Dr. Kings New Life P'As. Tsey develop every po~er of brain d boiy. Oniy zsc at Tombstone drug store.