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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-25

Washington, May 21.-The postmas-
ter general today issued the following:
Ordered hat Estes G.. Rathbone be,
and he is hereby suspended from the
office of director general Of posts in
Cuba; that Joseph L. Bristow, fourth
assistant postmaster general, be, and
and he is hereby appointed acting
director general of posts in Cuba,
without other salary than that Of
fourth assistant postmaster general;
that all books, records, papers, sup
plies and other properties Of the de-
partmetn of posts in Cuba shall be
Immediately delivered to the custody
of the acting director general Of posts
hereby appointed.
CHARLES EMORY SMITH,
Postmaster General"
h postmaster general, when asked
if Mr.. R%athbone's suspension was due
simply to negligence in administering
postal affairs, oa1d that such
might be the inference drawn. When
asked if Mr.. Rathbone was at liberty
to leave the island the postmaster gen.
eral replied that General o had
control of that branch of the subject
and would act as he thought proper.
AS it was stated, however, that theI
ex-director general will be investigat-
ed, together with all others connected
with the alleged frauds. he apparently
is under surveillance.
Mr.. Rathbone'S salary as an official
ceased with the order announcing his
suspension Whether or not his conf
nection with the postal service hasl
been severed permanently was not
stated .
The postmaster general said that ltl
was too soon to begin talking OF a new
head for the Cuban postal system, as
it was probable that it would be some}
time before the present situation wasl
adjusted properly.
Mr.. BriStow has power TO make new
arrangements a. to the working of the
Cuban postal system and probably will
make changes with a view to Simph-
flying its operations. 1t is not probablel
that any radical change is content
plated, however, as the postmaster
general is of opinion that the system,
as a whole, is an admirable one for the
purpose. The difficulty, in his opinion,
is only that it has not been properly
administered.
The postmaster genera said heI
would welcome an investigation of the
postal affairs of Porto Rico, as he was
confident they woul bear the closest
examination. One instance of a loss
of postal funds had occurred thereI
several months ago, but it was decided
that h department could not make
out a case strong enough to convict in
the island courts and a compromised
effected leaving the department.
several thousand dollars loss.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-25

Would quickly leave you, IL you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
OF sufferers have proved their match
less merit for Sick and Nervous Head
aches They make pure blood and
Easy to take. Try them Only q cent?.
Money back II not cured. Sold by r.
r. Bellamy, Druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-25
NO LYNcHING A

Richmond, Va, May 21.-The negro
Baptist, charged with the
murder OF Mr.. Peter Jones, arrived at
Boydton this afternoon, under a mill
tary guard, sent from this city. The
trial will commence tomorrow Royd-
ton reports all quiet there tonight with
nothing to indicate that violence will
be attempted.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-25
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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-25
AGUINALDO'S PEACE PROPOSALS

In Answer to'a Senate Resolution the
PRESIDENT Sends That Body Records
as TO OTIS Famous Reply-The Gen.
eral Alleges His Cablegram An
nouncing the Proposal and His
Answer as Misleading.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-25
SOUTHERN PRESBYTERrANs.

General Assembly Proceedings-Sev-
eral Overtures Answered-A Discus
sion of the Profession OF Faith to
Come Up.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-25
E. G. RATHBoNE SUSPENDED.

Acting as Director of Posts for
Cuba.
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FILIPINOS MORE AGGRESSIVE.

Our Troops Besieged in Several Towns
of Southern Luzon-Some Hot Skin
mishes.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-05-25

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-10
Dobbin g. erraIl.
AT FUCKERS STORE,
1928 and rs Fayetteville ST., Raleigh, N. c.
MEMS COOL WEAR
FOR WARM WEATHER.

Scotch Chambray Negligee Shirts
coolest Shirt a man can wear-excelling
shirt waist. $3.50 each.
Scotch Madras Negligee Shirts. Very
cool for hot days, S1.00 each.
Sheer Wool Scotch Flannel Negligee
Shirts. This seasons best styles and
colors. positively unshrinkable, $l.50 each.
Mems Summer Wool Undershirts and
Drawers, preferred by many men as cool
or than the Sheerest Cotton Gauze or
Isle thread, $100 and $1.50 each.
Mems French Balbriggan Undershrts
and Drawers, soc. each.
Mems White India Gauze Shirts-long
and short sleeves. soc. each
Mems Cambria Night Gowns, 75c.
Mems Muslin Night Gowns, soc. and 75c.
Mems Summer Y Hose, 25c.-BIacks,
Tans, &c.
Mems Suspenders-Guyots best, Soc,
and Imitation Guyot's, 25c.
Observation-Disclosures linen, zoe. and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

SHERWOOD HIGGS & CO.-Regular An
nual June Sale.
ROYALL & BORDEN-Our Royal Elias
tic Felt Mattress.
BOYLAN, PEARCE & CO.-Sale of Wo-
mems Cotton Shirtwaists.
DOBBIN & FERRALL-Men's Cool Wear
for Warm Weather.
]. ROSENTHAL-Continu of the
June Sale.
A. b. STRONACH-Goods and Prices
Should Interest You.
DURHAM TELEPHONE MFG. co.
j. B. ABERNETHY-Conn Springs
Hotel.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-10
! Stetson'S Summer Hats.

StetSOn 5 Summer Hats.
THE "COLUMBIA."
Raw Edge -ianged-Black, White and
Grey, $500.
THE MONTANA"
Raw Edge. wide brim-Brown, Black
and Grey, $3.50.
THE TOURIST"
Black, Brown, Cedar, Grey and Pearl.
$3.50.
THE "ALPINE."
Pearl with Pearl Band, and Pearl with
White Band. $3.50.
THE "ARDO."
Pearl with Pearl Banda splendid Sum
mer Hat for man who does not wish a
straw hat. 1t is cooler and much more
comgortabie than a straw hat, at $3.50.
Brigham & Hopkins Co.'S Straw Hats
for young middle age and old men.
gentleman's Hat
Neck Ties, Scarfs-E. & w. Collars ana
Cuffs, Lion Brand celebrated Collars and
Cuffs.
Small filings, Boston Carriers, Leather
Belts, &c, &c. All to make men comfor-
table in Hot weather, at low Dry Goods
prices.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-10
THE WEATHER TODAY.

For North Carolina: Rain Sunday
with brisk and possible high north
easterly winds; showers Monday.
Local forecast for Raleigh and Vi
entity to s p. m. Fair Sunday and
Monday; warmer.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday:
Maximum temperature, 81; minimum
temperature, 81; mean temperature,
~. Total rainfall rs inches.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-10
a. 3. STRONACH.
~ OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The Goods and the Prices Should I
Interest You.

LADIES AND CIIILDREN'S HOSE.
Black Rembrandt, Stainless,
Black Lisle High Spliced Heels.
and Double Soles, Stainless
CURTAINS.
Renaissance, Irish Point and Noting
ham Lace. Curtain Materials. Silk and
Cotton Draperies.
Plain and Hemstitched Sheets Pillow
and Bolster Cases. All sizes.
White counterpanes, special value $1.00.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-10

o'clock.
The presbyterian Church will give
a picnic at Fuquay Springs next We'd
nesday. June 18th. Don't fail to take
it in Prices % and so cents.
There will be picnic at Occonee-
chez next Tuesday, in which both the
Church of the Good Shepherd, and
Christ Church will participate.
The Sunday schools of Christ
church and the church of the Good
Shepherd will hold their annual picnic
together on Tuesday, at Occoneechee
The Tabernacle Sunday school will
conduct an excursion to Richmond
Thursday, June 18th, over the Sea-
board road. Tickets for round trip
1925.
The Christian Sunday school will go
on their annual picnic Tuesday, to
Fuquay Springs. Fare % and so
cents. Special rates to families in the
school.
Professor William Royal. of the
Institute for the Blind, has return
ed from a trip to the Northern cities.
where he went to study new methods
for his work.
Deputy Marshal Jack Short, left
Yesterday for Wilson, carrying with
him Israel ID. Hargett, the negro post
master. who was sentenced last week
to serve twelve months in jail.
Licenses were yesterday issued here
for the marriage of Clarence Me
Roach. of Chicago, and Emma Powell,
of Raleigh; and Geo. Il. Parks, of Raj
eigh, and Viola Yates, of Raleigh.
The funeral services of Mrs. DR.. 7.
f. Nixon will be conducted tomorrow
at 900 a. M, at the residence of Mr..
w. {. UZZle, corner of Saunders and
Lane streets, by DR.. A. n. Marshal.
The Democratic members OF the
Legislature will caucus in the House
at s o'clock next Monday evening.
Hon. Thomas G.. Skinner. of Perquim-
ans, is the chairman of the joint eau
Gus.
liz Nit'o WIN NV
tomorrow evening at $50 O'Clock at
the residence of Mrs. w. II. Pace, on
North BlOunt street Officers will be
elected at this meeting for the cnsu-
ing year, and a full attendance is de-
sired.
The latest arrivals of members OF
the Legislature are Senators Glenn
and Fields. They came in yesterday
morning and are at the Marlborough
Only two clerks are here as yet. Mr.
Brevard Nixon, chief clerk in the
House, and Mr., Thos. W.. Alexander
+. assistant clerk.
- s
Yesterday morning about O'Clock
Henry Strickland and Melvin Chavers
became engaged in an alteration
near the corner Of Hargett and East
street. i'm which Chavers was shot and
seriously wounded by Strickland
Both parties are negroes. They were
returning from negro lawn party
and it is supposed they fought over
something that took place there. The
wound Melvin received is not neces
nil fafa nj
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-10

The presbyterian Church will give
a picnic at FIquay Springs next We'd
nesday. June 18th. Don't fail to take
it in. Prices % and so cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-10
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

There will be the usual service at
St. Luke's Home this afternoon at 8
o'clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-10

Irresistible Pricing Clean, Concise, Convincing.

making such wnd Above all
prospective those things
ing public
attention isca Ito the cut priest
Muslin followed
Silk
White Muslin
Wo-rdS
the dollar
thea to be sold duplicates
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-10

There will be picnic at Occonee-
chez next Tuesday, in which both the
Church of the Good Shepherd, and
Christ Church will participate.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-10

The Monday Evening Club will meet
tomorrow evening at $50 o'clock at
the residence of Mrs. w. II. Pace, on
North Blount street. Officers will be
elected at this meeting for the cnsu-
ing year, and full attendance is de-
sired
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-10

The Democratic members Of the
Legislature will caucus in the House
at o'clock next Monday evening
Hon. Thomas G.. Skinner. of Perquim
ans, is the chairman of the joint eau
Gus.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-10
PERSONAL.

Rev. r. " Ivey left yesterday for
Montgomery county
Mr. John G.. Shaw, of Rockingham,
was in the city yesterday.
Dr. A. A. Marshall returned yester-
day from an extended trip to Georgia.
Miss Ruth Sutton, of Kinston. is
visiting the family of Treasurer
Worth.
Miss Estele Roberts. of New Bern,
who has been here visit to
friends, left yesterday.
Prof Collier Cobb, of the University
was in the city yesterday on his way
from Lilesville to Chapel Hill.
Mr.. +. A. Daniels. of Godsboro. who
visited friends here last week. return
ed to his home yesterday morning.
Mrs. X. p. Battle, who has been here
on a visit to her son, DR.. X p Battle
.Jr.. returned yesterday to Chapel
HILL
Miss Eva Culbreth, who has been
visiting the family of Mr.. w T.
Hutchings, left yesterday for her home
i'm Clinton.
President Geo. r. Winston returned
xcstunln ON Clemson College. S. c.,
institution he delivered
c. H. Mebane. and
Of Sanford left yes
4, where they will
Kris and family
land are now
Nv. near
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-10

The latest arrivals of members of
the Legislature are Senators Glenn
and Fields. They came in yesterday
morning and are at the Marlborough.
Only two clerks are here as yet. Mr..
Brevard Nixon, chief clerk in the
House, and Mr., Thos. W.. Alexander,
assistant clerk.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-10

The Sunday schools of Christ
church and the church of the Good
Shepherd will hold their annual picnic
together on Tuesday, at Occoneechee
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-10

Professor William Royal. of tn
Institute for the Blind. has return
ed from trip to the Northern cities
where he went to study new methods
for his work.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-10

The Christian Sunday school will &C
on their annual picnic Tuesday, t.
Fuquay Springs. Fare % and 81
cents. Special rates to families in the
school.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-10

Deputy Marshal Jack Short, lef
Yesterday for Wilson, carrying will
him Israel ID. Hargett, the negro post
MASTER who was sentenced last weel
to serve twelve months in Jail.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-10

The funeral services of Mrs. DR.. i.
+. Nixon will be conducted tomorrow
at 9:30 a. M, at the residence of Mr..
w. e. UZZle. corner of Saunders and
Lane streets, by DR.. A. a. Marshal.
The evening times., 1900-09-15
MINISTER WI SURPRISED.
Cannot Understand EngIand's Ami
mosiiS Toward Earl Lii.

Caunot Understand ERslaud's Ami
,nosily Toward Earl Lii.
Minister Conger's cabIegram received
late yesterday afternoon advising the
State Department of conditions in Pekfn
and giving his views on the desira biiity of
keeping the American Legation and troops
IN the Chinese capitSl for the present
bears the date of September II. This
shows that it took only two days to get
an urgent message through, which is ex-
oeedingly satisfactory to the Government
officials.
The State Department viii not make
public the contents of the message until
the administration has decided what steps
shall be taken in view of the advice it
contains Something of interest is expect
ed to develop as q result of Mr.. Conger's
advice which has been awaited since last
Friday. Whether American troops will be
ordered to withdraw from Fekin at once
is uncertain.
Or. Hill, Acting Secretary of State,
being confined to his hcn1e with slight
cold, Mr.. Adee was Acting Secretary
today, and conferred with War Depart
ment officials on the subject of Mr.. Con-
gers advices. Minister Wu was an carly
vey the information that Ii Hung Chang
left Shanghai for Pekin yesterday.
Minister WI said that he called for
| information After his talk with Mr..
| Adee, he vas shown press despatch
! from Shanghai which said that Admiral
! Seymour had objected to Ii Hung
| Chang's departure on a Russian warship
| He said he did not understand why the
| British were showing this animosity. He
was sure that Ii Hung Chang had always
been friendly to England The same
| Shanghai despatch said that the German
| Minister had called upon Ii Hung Chang
| on the ship in which he would proceed
| 10 Pekin. Minister Wu said that this was
very gratifying news as the German and
| British Consuls in Shanghai had been the
| only ones who had not called upon Earl
! Ii.
This shows" said he, that the Ger
| man Minister is not afraid 10 hold COM
munication with Chinese official and in
| dicates that Germany will not declare
! war on US"
a Government offi=iaI said today: 1T is
very evident from cabiegTams that are be-
! ing received here from various sources
! that there is an international play going on
| in the Far East fer advantage and prestige
| in dealing with the Chinese fer settlement.
| l believe We viii see the f%eign repre-,
! sentatives in Pekin literally falling over
| each other soon attempting n make indie
| pendent and advantageous arrangements
| for a settlement for their Governments IS
| with the Chinese ENJOYS When this stage
! is reached. if it IS. 1t Will give the Chinese
envoys chance 10 say 10 the powers that
they must all agree or China viii be
! ruined"
The evening times., 1900-09-15
ILLNESS ON TIE INCREASE.
The Result of Unsanitary Conditions
in Galveston.

GALVESTON. SEPT. 15.-The work of
burning the bodies continues. Nothing
has yet been done towarI improving the
sanitary condition of the city, The lime
and ether dfsinfeetants which were or
dered shipped here Two days ago have not
yet arrived, but are expected today.
The stencil continues TO be horrible and
the sickness is increasing In st. Mary's
Convent over +eo sick and injured men,
women and chill N are being looked after
by Catholic priests. There have been
many deaths IN this hospital.
Sickness is also breaking out among
those who are liv ng in their wrecked
homes, which are often without floors and
in bad sanitary condition. Additional medi-
cal aid is arriving, and the want of the
sick in this respect is well supplied
The summary manner in which the
guard of soldiers has suppressed lawless-
ness and pillaging has had the effect of
making the city as quiet as death after
nightfall The report of a gun is occa-
sionally heard and it marks the death CT
some prowler All law abiding people re-
tire to their sleeping places at nightfaH
and do not venture out again until dawn
arrives. The saloons are still closed
The big business houses and the banks
| that are open are doing gcod business.
The evening times., 1900-09-15
IN THE WYOMING DISTRICT.
The Miners Making All Preparations
for 81 Strike.


WILKEsBARRE. Sept. 15.-The last day
before the general strike in the anthracite
coal region dawned here with most OF the
men in the Wyoming district on their way
to work. Today they viii get out what
loose coal there is in the breasts, use up
the last of their powder, leave their
places in gooG v2adition and bring out
their tools.
There is now no doubt that nearly
every colliery in the Wyoming ard the
Scranton regions viii be closed down on
Monday The leaders OF the union men
declare that all the mines will be idle
but the men at some of the eoil.eries
have not yet expressed themselves. An
effort was made to get them last night
into the unions but there are still some
5000 of the $4,000 in this region unoF-
ganZed, and 1900 of the 80, 0G0 in the
Scranton district, who have not Joined
the unions. The leaders will make spe-
ciaI efforts tonight and on Sunday 20
induce them to join the majority.
Meetings of the local unions last night
were general and the number Of applica-
tions for membership most satisfactory 10
the organizers. The enthusiasm Of the
men was manifest. They say they will not
only strike, but that they can remain out
for three months without getting much "a
from the union.
The local presidents and district organ
iZers read reports of the conditions at
each coiIiery in the district, showing the
general desire for strike, and District
President Nichols declared that not mine
in the Wyoming region would work on
Monday and he could say the same OF
Scranton These two are the banner dis
tTicts of unionism
The Hazletoa and Shamokin district min
ers are not so well organized. and il is
said that many of the collieries there
viii work On Monday. In Hazleton they
have not forgotten the strike OF three years
ago, ending in the Lattimer shooting and
in the Sbamokin district the men have not
the same grievances as here. Meeting.
are to be held tonight and on Sunday in
a final effort 10 get the union men 70
join.
The last session Of the Lehigh Valley
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen is be-
| ing held here today The railroad officials
and the coal operators are very much
| worried by this additional complication,
and are watching closely for any definite
| indication of the intentions of the men
| II is believed they will refuse to handle
| bituminous coal The Brotherhood men,
while not making their object known, say
that in whatever they do the men of the
Delaware Lacxawanna and Western
Railroad. Delaware and Hudson Railroad,
Central Railroad OF New Jersey, and
| Pennsylvania Railroad will concur. One
! operator said:
1t may be all the better if the rail-
road men strike also II would be com
| b1ete tie-up and would come to a head
quickly"
The evening times., 1900-09-15

LONDON, Sept 15--The British forces
continue TO oyerwhelm the Beers in
South Africa. There is every evidence
that the burghers are thoroughly de
moralized and that the end of active
warfare will soon come.
French has occupied Barberton in
fieting a heavy loss upon mis- opponents.
The burghers were completely surprised.
Many Beers were taken. large numbers
of British held as prisoners were re-
leased, and supplies and ammunition fell
into the hands of the English
French also intercepted large Boer
conyoys. and broke up a rendezvous
from which the FederaIists had received
their supplies.
Krugers desertion aEd the generally
demoralized condition of the army have
apparently disheertened such Of the Boer
forces as remain in the field. There is
every prospect that the Federal.st lead
ers Will make oyertures to General Rob
erts in a few days, and thus end the
hsstifities that have so long been in
progress.
The despatch from General Roberts,
detailing the latest operations of his
army. was received by the War Office
today. and follows:
Machadadorp, Sept 14-Freneh oc-
cupied RaTberton yesterday with the
cavalTy, which crossed the mountain
with slight opposition. The enemy was
completely surprised. French released
% officers and $50 British prisoners and
captured 100 Beers, A3 locomotives,
some rolling stock, supplies for JhreE
weeks for the men and one week for
the horses. a quantity of ammunition,
50 wagons. and large quantities of
cattle and sheep from the surrounding
country. The Iast-named supply is
great blessing TO the troops.
French also intercepted large con-
yoys, which shows that BaTberton was
used as a depot Of supplies by the
Beers in the southeast The bulk OF
French's force is thirty-fve miles be-
hind, They have been detained by the
great difficulty OF getting wagons over
the PASS leading into the valley in
which BaFberton is situated.
ROBERTS"
CAPE TOWN, Sept. I5.-The Cape Dutch
and others here who sympathize with the
/ Beers have apparently abandoned hope of
the possibility Of The buFghers holding out
much longer. They are now showing dis
/ position TO assist the imperial authorities
| in settling the trouble