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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-22
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Chicago, Ills, April 21.--The markets
we're all quiet today. Wheat was steady
closing a shade over yesterday. Business
was mostly in the way of changing. Corn
closed shade to Nc down and the oat
market 1s@ssc reduced. Hog products
were weak and the close 10@l712c under
yesterdays final figures.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-22
New YORK, April 2l.-Cotton futures opened
quiet.
Cotton futures closed quiet.

Spot cotton closed quiet: middIing upIandS
1916; middling gulf 10 Lie; sales 2l3 bales.
LIVERPOOL
LIVERPOOL, April 2l.-l P. M.-Spot cotton,
quiet with prices unchanged; American mid
ding fair 5Id; good middling l7-32%d; mid
ding 5-32d; low middlng / 81; good ordi-
nary 5 5-32; ordinary 3l32d.
The sales of the day were 5000 bales, Of which
500 were for speculation and export, and in
cuded 400 American. Receipts, 10000 bales
1880 American.
Futures opened and closed quiet
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-22
NORFOLK PEANUT MARKET.

NORFOLK, Va, April 2l-Teanuts steady; new
fancy, IN strictly prime, 25s prime, 2aW24,
common, 1a@2. Spanish, 90c. per bushel.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-22

Raleigh will be $685.. Tickets on sale
May 8, and 10, final limit May 18th.
Grand Assembly, Cumberland Presbyte-
rian Church. Chattanooga, Tenn,
May 1924, 1900.
On account of the above occasion the
S. A. l.. vii sell round trip tickets to
Chattanooga, Tenn, at one first class fare
for the round trip tickets on sale Nay
j. to IS inclusive, with final limit May
Goth.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-22

Southern Baptist and Auxiliary Conven-
ton, Hot Springs, Ark, May 1917, 1900
On account of the above occasion the
S. A. l.. will sell round trip tickets to
Hot Springs for one first class ilre for tie
round trip from all stations on it's line.
Tickets to be sold May to inclusive,
with final limit May oath.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-22
Loss BY THE FLOODS
100000 in Central and
Southern Mississippi.
Town Surrounded by The Flood. Part of
Train Goes Through Treste in
South Carolina.
(By the Associated Press.)

New Orleans. La. April 21.-The
floods which commenced the early
part of the week have already caused
at Il conservative estimate, fully 3d.
100000 loss in central and southern
Mississippi, to say nothing Of the
damage sustained to the railroads.
The extent of the losses have not yet
been fully realized, and it may De
some days vet before an accurate tota!
can be reached, as mail communities
ton has been totally cut off between
those localities which have suffered
most. In Louisiana, too, the damage
done by the unprecedented rains was
great, but in this State they are more
inferential than positive. \ special
from Columbia. Miss, fixed the loss
in that little town and its immediate
vicinity at 100000.
The distressing news from Hickory,
Miss. a small town on this road. that
is now completely surrounded by Wa
ter and inundated in many places.
Hundreds of hogs and cattle near this
point were drowned and miles of fenc-
ing have been washed away.
THE FLOODS IN MISSISSIPPI.
Meridian. Miss, April 21.-The OK
tensive rains which have prevailed
over Mississippi and parts of Alabama
for seven days, making the rivers and
smaller streams of these States rise TO
an unprecedented extent and over
flow the lowlands, is causing suffering
and loss of property never iluowl be-
fore.
Thousands of acres of farming
lands have been devasted and the
early crops will prove a total loss.
Homes have been floated away, the
occupants losing much of their house
hold furniture and in some instances
not escaping with their lives. Thou
sands of head of cattle, sheep and
hogs and fowls have been drowned.
WENT THROUGH THE TRESTLE.
Greenville, S. c.. April 21.-The rain
fall in this section of the South the
past few days has been terrific and
almost continuous. All streams ar"
higher than for years and many of
them are still rising.
Part of a freight train bound north
on the Southern Railway went
through the trestle over Thicketty
Creek between Spartanburg and Gail
ney's. today. The engine and tender
passed over safely. but five ears load
ed fell with the trestle. Nobody was
killed. 1t is supposed the heavy rains
weakened the structure. All trains
are delayed, being run around by
Charlotte. Columbia and Spartanburg,
throwing them two and Il half hours
behind time.
EMERGING FROM THE FLOODS.
New Orleans. La. April 21.-The
railroads entering New Orleans are
emerging from the floods. The Hi
nois Central. Mississippi Valley ana
| East Louisiana roads are again open
| The northeastern still has some bad
| places, but expects to cease 61a $685.
| places. but expects it to be repaired
| by Tuesday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-22
Annual Convention

Annual Convention Travellers Protective
Association, New Orleans, La, May
21-2G. 1900
On account of the above occasion the
s. A. l.. will sell round trip tickets to
New Orleans for one first class fare, rate
from Raleigh $3.50: tickets to be sold
May 10, 20 and 81 with final limit May
Goth.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-22

Convention of Peoples Party of North
Carolina, Raleigh, n. c.. April 18th.
On account of the above occasion the
S. A. l.. will sell round trip tickets to
Raleigh, n. c.. at rates based on tariff 2,
circular A-211 Tickets to be sold April
16, II and IS, final limit April goth.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-22
Meeting of the Yadkin Presbytery. Sa

ford, n c., April 18th, 1900.
On account of the above occasion the
S. A. L. viii sell round trip tickets tC
Sanford at rates based on tariff 2, circu-
lar A-211. Rate from Raleigh 2.25. Tick
cts to be sold April II, IS and 10, fina
limit April Gath
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-22
RIVERS STILL RISING.

Demopols. Ala, April 21.-The
Bigbee River is higher than ever
known and still rising. The northern
part of the town is under water and
two manufacturing concerns are sub
merged The Southern Railway has
five mile of track under water. and
the town is cut off from raicommuni-
cation. Hardly any farming can be
dozen before the middl of May.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-22
TIM Sgl5A MADE WELL


Have you any pain. or ache. weakness Does |
your blood show thatitcontains impurities? are you
nervOus2 Do Won lack snap and activity OF mind ana
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-22
HEAVY RAINS FALLING

Jackson, Miss, April21.-With the
exception of a heavy rain fall now in
progress there is no change in the
flood situation tonight. Pearl River
fell four inches during the afternoon,
and if the rain proves of short dura-
ton and local in nature the water
will be subsiding rapidly III
the inundated district by tomorrow.
The Illinois Central reports received
from nearly all of the counties af-
fected by the deluge indicate that
the damage in the State of Mississippi
alone will reach two million dollars.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-10

There can be no doubt that the Demo-
Gratis who shouted Justify against the
imposition Of a duty on Porto Rican
products were playing poll tics IS we'll as
sanding by the principle Of free trade-a
principle. by the way, which they are
much more devoted to when they srs
out than when they are In. They hoped
that Porto Rico would be given free
trade, partly at least. In order that they
might claim upon the stump in the com
ing campaign that the Republicans had
committed themselves to the doctrine
that all our possessions were under the
constitution, the effect of which woulu
be to let In all the cheap labor and the
cheap goods of the Philippines. 1t would
be a pretty strong card for them
to be able to point to free trade
with Porto Rico as proof that We were to
have the same free trade with the Phil
ippinss. With it they could have made
q pretty strong impression upon the
laborlng men. and the protected interests
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-10

never look like her, worn out in her
prime"
In the partnership Of marriage women
give twice as much as men. They give
equal work, and they give themselves,
their very life. Children come. No
chance for rest, work must go on. In
Illumination, liberation, facilitating
drains and female weakness. undermine
the health and shock the nervous system.
In few years the woman is worn out.
Women who have used DIR. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription say that they can
do their own work and keep their
strength and good looks. 1t cures in
fammation, liberation, female weakness
and unhealthy drains.
Sick women are invited to consult DIR.
Pierce by letter, free of charge.
About two years ago my health became very
poor from female weakness and troubles pccti-
that I was able to do but little work, writes
Mrs. Josie NJ. Guess Of Baileyton, Cullman Co.,
Ala. II decided to buy me a bottle or two Of
DR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription aud give IL a
trial. l took two bottles Of the 'Favorite Pre-
scription aud one vial Of the Pellets and
these proved TO be all needed. felt stout and
well after taking DIR. Pierce's medicine and have
been doing my work with more satisfaction
than had ever felt before"
The Peoples Common Sense Medical
Adviser, sent free on receipt of stamps
to defray expense of mailing only. Send
al one-cent stamps for paper-bound edi-
ton, or 81 stamps for cloth. Address
DIR. R. v. Pierce, Buffalo. N. Y.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-10
EVERY KIND
OF SEED

but the poor kind. The seeds
we sell are just what they purport to
be. They don't take freaky turns
and "come up" something you're
not expecting All you have to do
is to plant them. They'll grow them
selves. If you'd avoid waste of
time and seeds in replanting, get
your seeds---Flower, Grass or
Garden---Of us. We are agents
for, and always have In stock,
Syracuse Spring Tooth HarrOws,
Syracuse Spring Tooth Cultiva-
tors, The Iron Age Hill and Drill
Seeders, New Model Seed Drill,
StOddard Churn, De Laval Sep
aratOrs, Victor Incubators and
Breeders.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-10
KRUeER,s APPEAL FOR PEACE.

AAANt EOAe ~ 49,
President Kruger may not Jet bs ready
to pay the price for peace which the
British win demand, but the fact that he
has made overtures for cessation OF hos
Utilities with aview to peace negotiations
shows that either he OF his people. prob
ably both, are losing their courage. In
d sed something Of the kind has been In
dioated by the conduct Of the Boer troops
since the defeat and captur5 Of Cronje
aud his army. They have not fought SO
we'll as before. A fex days ago President
Kruger and President steyn appealed to
them to rally and face the British. but In
vain. The change lie 10 part due no doubt
TO changed physical conditions. They are
no longer protected by breastworks. They
can no longer conctal themselves. They
now have to fight In comparatively
open country, and that is evidently not
to their liking. But part OF the change
Is also due to encouragement. The troops
and their generals now realize probably
that they are engaged In hopeless
struggle. The invaders are In their terri
tory and the war lie being brought Gloss
TO their homes. They lind themselves
outuum bsred more than three to one and
they tave no reserves from which 70 re-
eruit their armies. The Free Skaters
especially have lost heart. Inc quarrel
which preceded the war aud was the
proxlmate cause Of IL was not theirs.
They had no grievance Of their own
against England; and now that the tide
Of war has turnel against them they be-
gin to be sorry that they ever won't into
10, and are anxious to get out The
Transvaalsrs may not be so downhearted,
not so anxious to quit, but their leaders
see the hopelsssness Of continuing the
struggle. and nope, perhaps, to get some
concession by surrsn dering now instead
of lighting TIL the last gasp. When
Kruger finds that nothing but uncon-
ditional surrender will be accepted hs
may conclude to fgh: longer II he can
rally his troops, but whatever he does the
end cannot be far of. A determined
forco could still hold the British In check
for u long time for TIE TraDsvsal Is q
natural fortress where a few defenders
would be equal to . multitude Of in
vaders. But the determined force, APP
parently, Is lacking. Roberts's strategy
and swift movements, and his steady sue
oesses have broken the Peer spirit.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-10

Senator Davis, with the approval Of
the committee on foreign sffAirs,
will submit as an amendment
of the Hay Pauncefote treaty
one Of the sections of the Susz canal
treaty which prsotioNlIy gave to ENGLAND
the right to close that canal In case OF
war. It Is argued by the supporters Of
this amendment that England cannot oh
Ject to our having the same power over
the Nicaragua canal that she stipulated
for In the Suez. The omission Of this
section upon the Hay -Pauroefote treaty
ia pointed TO as indicating shat the State
department was eithsr oarslss In draft
ing thu treaty o was hoodwinked by
England. The State department asserts,
howevar, that 1t was neither negligent
nor was deceived. This reason 1t gives for
not including the section was hat Ii
was not deemed either applicable or desiT
able because the conditions under which
England dealt with Egypt were entirely
different from thcss now exising. Wher
England made the Suez canal oonVsnt ion
it was the ultimate purpose In visw that
eventually Egypt would come under Eng
lands protection, but there 10 no inten.
tion on the part Of the United States
either now or In the near future to amer
Costa Riea or Nicaragua, or to extend q
Professionals over than. In fact, the de-
partment goes further and points out
that II the sGnAts should insist upon
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-10

Eugene Debs has accepted the nomina-
tion of the Socialists for President. on q
platform which in its opening plank
calls for the revision of our antiquated
constitution in order to remove the obsta-
cles to full, and oomplets control Of the
government by all tie people, irrespective
OF sex. Along with a revision of the
constitution Mr.. Debs doubtless would
have a revision of the laws, especially
those that he ran up against In the fam
Gus Chicago strikes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-10

There is strong opposition to the pro.
motion of Adjutant General Corbin to
be Major General OIL tho ground that he
has done nothing to warrant suoh a
marked distinction. He was In Washing
ton all through the Spanish war, and his
management Of the affairs of the army
excited at the tins strong criticism.
Doubtless some of this criticism was I'M
just hut 1t Is difficult to see wherein his
Bsrvios was SO oonspicuously able as to
merit tha unusual distinction that it Is
now sought to confer upon him.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-10

There Is movement to test the oo1-
stitutionality of the Louisiana suffrage
amendment before the Supreme Court
OF the United States. The amendment,
liks the other Southern suffrage amend
Dients, Is a cunningly contrived scheme
to disfranohiss the negroes without affect
ing the whites. 1t provides an educa-
tional qualification, but that 1t may not
hit thu whites 1t provides also that all
whites whether lettsrls7F or not, shall
vote. provided they re descended
from white men who possessed
the franchise prior TO 1867.
The plan would sesm to be In plain
violation of the Fiftsenth Amendment,
nevertheless nobody can be sure that 1t
is until the court has go declared official
"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-10

Right on top of General Joe Whseler'f
assertion that the FilIpinos are ready for
a certain kindsof self government, comes
a statement from Col. kiHnon of the cath
Infantry that they are In no way ht for
self government. There seems to be
quite as much difference OF opinion
among the men who have been In this
Philippines as among those who haven't.
We ara frequently told that We must
rely upon the testimony Of people who
know the facts by observation. but how
can we do that when their opinions are
radically different. When zone military
officer says the FiIipinos are fit for self
government and another military officer
says they ara not, which are ne to accept.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-10

amending the treaty by the insertion Of
the omitted section or something similar.
1t would defeat the very purpose these
persons have In view who are so anxious
to prevent the ratification OF the treaty.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-10

The Lawton fund which has just been
paid over to Mrs. Lawton amounted to
over SOS 200 Certainly republics are mot
unvrateful TO t4eir soldiers,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-10

The Hon. Benjamin Harrison promptly
denies that he Is candidate or that he
Is opposed 10 Mckinley.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-10

Patrons OF the PRESS who are leaving town
temporarily may have the addresses of their
papers changed as often Us they may desire by
notifying the office
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-10

mother never
had q hired
girl. S he
worked carly
and late,
and raised a
family. Hired
girl indeed |
Look at your
mother, sir. :"
E" It's Just
looking at
mother T" said
the son
mada me-
resolve that
my children's
mother sllonld
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-10

Subscribers whose papers are not delivered
promptly are requested to notify the Office OF
the DAILY pRESS. No. % Exchange street.
Portland Nc.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-10

The new McCall's
Paper Patterns for Spring
are ready, and the Spring
catalog for free distribu.
ton, Illustrating the lat
est fashions for women
and children's garments.
McCall's Patterns are
10 and I5c, none higher,
and there are none bet
ter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-10
NEW ADvERTrsEmEsTs.

Portland, March 10. 1900
TIME Jewelry de-
Il partment will
open this morn
ing a fresh new line OF
Sterling Silver manicure
tools, hair brushes, scis-
sors, bonnet and hat
brushes, bracelets, combs
and other things made of
sterling silver, also a new
arrival OF best quality sill
yer plate in candleabra.
candle.sticks, soap dish
es, pepper and salt bot
ties, tooth and nail-brush
holders, tooth powder
jars, bon-bon dishes,
trays and odd pieces fit
for wedding presents.
All this in addition to
the great stock of table
knives, forks, spoons, etc,
which has just been
opened in the basement.
Prices are exceedingly
low.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-10
AUCTION SALES.

by +. o. BAILEY & CO., Auctioneers.
100 barrels Apples at Auction.
We shall sell on Wednesday. March l4th. at
10 a. M, for account aud benefit of whom II may
concern at store houses Custom House Wharf,
Portland Me-, about 100 bbls. apples from
wrecked steamship Californian. VIII be sold
In lots to suit the trade. Terms cash.
H.. & A. ALLAN.
marlad4t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-10
BY +. o. BAILEY g. CO., AuctiOneers
Household Furniture etc., ut Auction.

On Thursday, March 10Th. at 10 a. m, at
house No. I0I oak street. we shall sell the
furniture, etc, consisting in part OF hair cloth
parlor suit. couehes, tables, chairs, oak. ASH
ana painted chamber SETS book cases. hair
mattresses and spring beds. brussels and
WOODEN carpets, dining table and chairs, chit
fonier, one cooking range. aud many oiher
articles too numerous to mecliou.
marl0dtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-10

$50 you've set up hired girl" said
farmer MuclIland to his son. "Your
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-10

The DAILY PRESS is delivered ut these rates
every morning to subscribers in all parts OF
Portland. and In westbrook and South Port
land.
MAINE STATE PRESS weekly
by the year, 81 IN advance, or si.26 at the
end OF the year.
For six months. so cents; for three months,
20 cents
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-10

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
The colored American., 1900-09-15
AN ALL STAR CONCERT

A grand star concert will be given at
the John Wesley church, Connecticut
avenue between L and NJ streets,
Friday evening, September 21st, 1900.
under the auspices Of the Bishop WAL
ter's Club. On this occasion great
pleasure will be taken to present the
leading talent of the District. The fol
lowing named singers and speakers will
participate: The Amphion Glee Club,
Prof. j. t. Layton Mr. Winston
Payne, Miss Chanie Patterson, Mrs.
Lula Joy Brooks, Hiss Matte r
Bowen, Miss OttIe M. Brooks, Prof. J.
Henry Lewis, musical director; Prof.
VIM. BraxtCn, pianist. Every one who
wishes to spend an evening of pleasure
should not miss this opportunity Of a
rare treat. Committee of arrangements:
Mrs. s [ Orme, president; Miss Marie
Brown, secretary; Mrs. M. r. Wright,
treasurer. Rev. B. J. BO1ding, pastor.
Admission 20 cents. If.
The colored American., 1900-09-15
The Sparta Rod and Guns Clubs Outing

The Sparta Rod and Gun Club, one
of the most popular of its kind in the
District, Will take it's annual outing of
ten days next week. II will make it's
headquarters at Colton's Point, Md, ,
and the game and fish within q radius
of ten miles of that burgh will have to
keep their eyes open if they ke p out Of
the way of the hooks and shots of thIs
famous club. Those who will take part
IN the outing are Messrs. A J. Booker,
E 1ward @ Allen, Will Wilkinson. VIM.
Curry, Harry Cardoza, Drs. w. a.
WarfieId and George CardOza and Mr..
Clinton Burke. Mr.. John Prioleau Of
Moore and PriOleau's will accompany
the club IS its guest.