North Carolina Newspapers

FOR FIVE DOLLARS THE j MORNING STAR GOES ONE YEAR. FROM $2.00 TO $3.00 CHEAPER Tlian Other Dailies of its Class North. Carolina. ' Catered i the Postoffice at Wilmington, M.C-U . Second-class Mall Mattet. . D IOkiiiKi 15 I, TTK jtNAiONTlEWEDIHlJfRI .SATl JiLJL.jLJLJL.10 u 2J 4 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 26 29 30 Port AlBtDte-April 8. Sua Rises.. 5.33 A M San Sfita ...... . ... . . 6.27 P M ..Oas Length.. 13 b 49 ro Hih Water at Southport. . . 3 43 A M Hib Water at Wilmmcton 5.26 AM The Wetitatr. U. S. Dkp't of Agriculture )' Wkathkr Bureau. Wilmington. N. C, April 18 ) Meteorological data tor yesterday: Tmrpraturi'! 8 a. m' K9"-R r m Kl. 1 t .. U..f maximum, 61; minimum. 50s; mean 67; Rainfall for the day, 02; rainfall for the month up to date, 20. i FORECAST FOR TO-DAY. For North Carolina, fair southwest erly winds ; warmer in southern portion. The weather will probably continue fair 'from the Lake regions southward to the east Gulf coast. Partly cloudy weather and local snows are likely to occur on the Atlantic coast north of Vir ginia in the early morning, followed by clearjng weather. Cold northerly winds Wjill continue, but the temperature will rise slowly Wednesday night in the Northern States east of the Mississippi river; . 1 OUI LlotLS " Washington news North Carolina contested election case ; the Cuban con- current resolutions sent to the State De partment ; a copy sent to the President. Spots acd futures' market. -Ex Gov. Thomas M. Holt is dying ol ' Bright's disease at his home at Haw River, N. C. Foreign news Prep arations for a popular demonstration in Madrid against the action of the Amer ican House of Representatives; Gov erment precautions to safeguard, Amer ican Legation ; the Dongola expedition. 1 Base ball games played yesterday. : Missouri Democrats unanimous in favoring' free coinage of silver. Ala bama Republicans a lively row at the Seventh District Convention ; two sets of delegates to the St. Liui3 Convention elected. Mr. H. Walters re-elec ed President of the Su.hern States Pas senger Association. Utah Repub lican State Convention Delegates elec ted sol d for free silver coinage and agrinst McKinley. Civil service re form the subject of debate in fthe Uni ted States Senate ; the Postoffice Ap propriation bill under cansideratidn ; Senator Ba ler s rcsolu ion ti limit the President's veco pjwer. Fighting in Cuia!S?3nlsQ reports of an engage ment with - Maceo's forces ; insurgents said to have oeeo defeated -with heavy I033 ; Cubans elated over the passage of the beligerency resolutions by the U yted Stat63 Congress. : New York markets: ' Money on call was easy at Z3 Per cent., last at 3. and closing offered at- 8; cotton quiet and steady; middliog gulf 8c; middling . 76 c; Southern quiet; common to extra fair &3.403 00, good to choice $3.003 30; wneat spot maiket dull a&d firmer; No. 2 red in store acd at elevator 8283;; afloat 8484c; Corn spot dml and firm; scarce; No. 2 at elevator 38:; afloat S9c; spins turpentine quiet and firm at 28J29c; rosin dull, but steed; strained, common to good $1 72!il 75. Col. McCiure, of the Philadelphia Times, says the ;A. P. A. Is boosting the McKinley boom in the South. Very likely. The A. P. A., North and South is simply an annex of the Republican party. Bill Chaudler positively declares that the split endorsement of Reed and McKinley by the New Hamp shire Convention- was cowardly. It must be that he is real angry seeing how Marcus Hanna got in his work. It is said that while pretending to be for McKinley the Indiana delega tion to St. Louis is really for Harri son, and that when the nip and tuck comes, if there be any show for Har rison, they will sour on the Buckeye statesman. Miss Hclea M. GjuU has a palm tree in her collection at Tarry town, I N.; V., for which she paid $35,000. ' Bat she "cjald afford to own a grove of that kind of trees. She has i a fondaess for plants, &c. and is , somewhat of a daisy herself. The steel rail manufacturer who sells his rails in this country for $28 a ton and sends the same kind of rails to Japan and sells them for $23 a ton, gets protection under the Wilson , tariff of $7.84 cents a ton He ought to be pretty well satisfied 1 with that. .; ' . i The elephant Gypsy, waich killed her keeper in Chicago the other dfay because he showed a little too mfuch familiarity by jabbing a steelhoOk into her, began her homicidalcareer in 1870, since when she , has j, killed i , rrT - -aaa ass, s- - y '-""ir . ; - The Mormng-Star, VL. LVIII.-NO. H. , WILMINGTON. N. C WEDNESDAY. APRlYfl. iRQfi ! v wttht t? wr. o oin ANNOUNCEMENT. Beginning April 1st next, the fol lowing reduced rates of Sibs.rip tiou to , The Morning Star will go into effect: , TO MAIL SUBSCRIBERS. Twelve Months ........ v , . Six . " $5.00 2.50 Three Two " One " 1.25 1.00 50 ; TO CITY SUBSCRIBERS. The Star will be delivered by carrier at any point la the city at 12 cents month per week, or 45 cents per j A St. Louis man, who is opposed to licking mucilage when he wants tr rml hi. 1-4... I J'- , ota a'a letters, nas invented an v.uh.iujjc iu wuicn me mucilage is put in the body of the envelope where the flap laps, giving a fellow a cnance to do the licking without plastering his tongue with mucilage. He would have improved his envel ope by putting a stick spot on itob viatiag'the necessity of putting muct- lage on the stamps and licking it off. I ihe jJrovernment of New South Wales has in one year paicj bounty on as many as 27,000,000 rabbit jskins, and now has 7,000.000 acres of land that it can't dispose of be Cause it is infested with rabbits, from which it may be inferred that aside from the slaughtering New south Wales must possess a genial cume'for the rabbit. The Chinese claim to have known all about the cathode ray for seven hundred years. We will shortly learn that the Chinese discovered the North Pole and" the ' South , Pole about 2.000 years before they discov ered America, but had no use for themv As a champion discoverer Ah Sin is no slouch. , vi This Congress will step over the billion dollar mark. Congresman Cannon says the appropriations of this session will reach $566,000,000. As this amount is intended to run the Government only eight months, the appropriations next session wilt be much larger. . , Mrs. Lease prefers . Ingalls to rener tor tne senate, vvny, we don't know. Ingalls parts his hair in the middle and Peffer his beard. Bat perhaps since she has reformed her politics she prefers theman who parts his hair in the middle, and doesn't talk through his whiskers. A woman was arrested in Piailadel- phia the other day for walking ia the middle of the street.. She would probably have been arrested, too, if she had attempted ; to walk on both sides ot it. it is hard tor a woman to tell where to walk in Philadelphia. " The production of pig iron in the South has increased from 148,991 tons in 1876 to 1,742,000 tons in 1895. NEW AD V JSilTlSJfiMJBSr'rs. Murchison & Co, Statement. Jas D Nutt Bedbug interceptic. Opera Houss-Lanedon Dramatic Co. C W Polvogt & Co Bargain week. STEW BUSIHJCdS LOCALS. For Sale--Old house. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS Pertinent ParacTaoiia Pertain! n Prtnol-" pally to People and Pointedly Printed. Mr. J. S. Malony, of Richmond, Va., is in the city, a guest at Tne Pur cell. . . " . Mr. C. G. Talbird, of Atlanta, is a visitor in the city, registered at The Porcell. Sheriff J. M. Smith, of Rock ingham. N.C., was in the city yesterday on business. Mr. J. W. Brittinghamof Balti more, was in the city . yesterday, stop ping at The Purcell. Mr. Robt- L. Robbing who was severely injured last Monday, as told in the Star, was better yesterday. Col. Ed. D. Hallccyndition was much improved yesterda; he is ex pected to be out again in 4 lew days, Miss Nellie Plujmmer has re turned, from a visits to L-iraber tpn. While there she was a guest of Miss Belle Freeman. f Col. . K. HjlJ Murchison, Miss Murchison and Miss Marie Murchison, who have besQ sojjurning at Onoa plantation, left yesterday for their home in New Yorkcity. Messis. W.' H. French, Rocky Point; BF. Huntley, N. C; W. T. Mc Kay, SyC; T. H. Newkirk. Vineland; J. A. Qrown, Chad bourn; S. S. Speir, Goldsboro; C L: Stevens, Southport. were among the arrivals in the city yesterday. Mr. F: China, operator for the A. C. L. in ttus city, who has been on the sick list, has gone to his home at Lanes, S.C.' Mr. A. A. Flowers, of Fremont, . Cj will perform his duties until Mr. China is able to return to work. One Cent a Word, Hereafter advertisements to go in- our "Business Locals" department will be charged one cent per word for each in sertion ; but no advertisement. However short, will be taken tor less thanr 20 cents. This is a reduction from former rates and it is also a convenience to adver- tiara whrt ran calculate the exact cost of their advertisements, which jnust be IMrOfiTAaT LOCAL DOTS. .'. Items of Interest Gathered Here and There and Briefly noted. The statement of Messrs. Mur- chison & Cp Bankers, is printed in the Star to-day. The deposits amount to $224 212 62, and the loans to $105, 474.48. - " ; The Star's Cuban rooster was warmly greeted yesterday as he crowed over the adoption of the sympathetic resolutions by the House of Represen tatives. : ..- The - insurance "on St. James Heme amounts to $4 000, in the agencies 61 Messrs Boatwright & Son, Messrs. Atkinson & Son, and Mr. M. S. Willard. This insurance money constitutes a trust fund and cannot be diverted to the payment of the church debt, j The Star prints to-day an in teresting detailed account of ihe great Cuban v.ccory at Pinar del Rio. and of the landing of the cargo of ttu Bermuda The same news, ia brief, has already ap peared in the Star, but the full story given to-day is very entertaining. The Third North Carolina In fantry Association met Monday at the City Hall. After routine business, it was decided to hold their anniversary celebration on April 16th. at the resi dence of Capt. Northrop, on , Wrights Ville Sound. ' The death of Mrs. Wm. H. McFarlane, which occurred yesterday. will carry sorrow to many hearts, espe cially in Wilmington, where she was so well knowa and loved for her many ad mirable traits.. She was a daughter of our esteemed lellow citizen. Col. Times G. Burr. Mrs. McFarlane was noted as a singer, having had one of the sweetest and most carefully cultivated voices ever heard in Wilmington. I BY RIVER AND RAIL.. BeoAlpta of Ztaral Stores i and Cotton . ' Yesterday. Wilmington, Columbia & Augusta R. R. 16 bales cotton, 10 casks spirits tur pentine, 66 bbls rosin, 16 bbls tar. Carolina Central R. R. 2 casks spirits turpentine, 9 bbls rosin, 43 bbls tar. Cape Fear & Yadkin Valley R. R. 1 bale cotton, 16 casks spirits turpen tine. 124 bbls rosin, 22 bbls tar. . Steamer D Murchison 60 bales cot ton, 3 casks spirits turpentine, 31 bbls rosin,: a od:s tar; o oois cruae turpen tine. ... .. .. j Steamer Lisbon 5 casks spirits tur pentine, 200 bbls rosin, 108 bbls tar. Total . receipts Cotton, 77-oales; spirits turpentine, 36 casks; rosin, 480 bbls; tar, 281 bbls; etude turpentine 6 bbls. : ' Bankin-Bamlng. . Yesterday afternoon at 3.30 o'clock in St. James' Episcopal Church, Miss Athalia Rankin and Mr. William Smith Bunting were united in marriage. Tne ceremony was performed by Rev. Robt. Strange, D. D. The bride entered the church upon the arm of her father, Mr. N. B Ranking ' preceded by , the maid of honor Miss Cimmie Lord. Mr. Tobn Hill Buatiog. Drotuer of the groom, was best man. Messrs. Kooert G. Rankin. Jr.. C. G. Elliott. Ir- .R. A. Parsley and Geo. D. Crow, were the ushers. Miss Mayella Rankin was rib bon-girl and Master Jjhn R Giles ribbon-boy. . ;V'y' The bridal couple left amid a shower ot rice, on the 3.30 o'clock train yester day afternoon for a tour South, Anenal at Fajetitvilla. Mayor Cook, of Fayetteville, .issued a call Monday for a public meeting to be held there yesterday afternoon, to aid - i- the movement that has been inaugu rated looking to the rebuilding of the United States Arsenal of that place. The Star sincerely hopes this move ment will prove snccessful, and sees no reason why it should fail if our friends in Fayetteville apt with their accustomed . .. i t a energy, mere is not a more eugioie lccitioa for an arsenal in the country certainly, not one in the Suth and we candidly 'believe that if its advantages are fully and fairly presented at Wash ington, lavorable action will be taken. Clrendon Taoht Club. The annual meeting of the Clarendon Yacht Club was held last night. All the old officers were re-elected as follows : President P. B Manning. Vice President T. C. James. Secretary and Treasurer C. H. Rob inson, jr. Executive Committee P. B. Man- nmg, T. u. Meares, j. a. layioMw. a. Cardwell, C. H. Robinson, Jr. The club decided not to increase the fee for membership. The members look forward to'the opening of the club house oo-Ozean View beach about the middle ot May next. r -: 1 Boird of Audit and Finanoe. ; Th. RM of Anrlit and Finance met : yesterday in regular session. Present, Messrs. Wm. Calder (chairman). H. C McQaeen, C H. Ganzer, Jos. H. Hanby. One hundred and ninety coupons, which had been redsemei ana can- Mllerl. amountinz to S3.843 50, were burned in the presence Of the Board. Bills were audited and approved for current expenses, 1,374.07. coupons, $3,842 50. The Bsard adjourned subject to the call of the chairman. City Court. Geo. Williams, colored, was arraigned before Mayor Harriss in the; City Court vesterday morning, on the charge of larceny stealing a hatchet' from a colored woman. Ia default of bail he was locked up to await the actios of the Supreme Court T-T' : --". Two men fouad drunk and down were discharged upon payment ot tne ..costs. Remember you have only a few days leltto buy fine China, Crockery, olass- ware. fancy goods and LtooyiUi uiasa at cost. S. A. bchloss & Co. t CITY HOSPITAL. Plana For Ita BecrgaoJa i.tlon and Zmprove ment Under Consideration By a CommlT tee of . Phjaloiana Matter TJitoaaaed At a Joint Meeting of Ooetora and the Hos pital Managers. . ' Plans for the reorganization of the City Hospital were discussed yesterday afternoon at a joint meeting of physi cians and the Board of v Managers of the hospital. The meeting was held in the commis sioners' room at the Court House. There were present Mr. B. G. Worth,, chairman of the Board of Managers; Mr. J. C Stevenson, of the Board of County Commissioners; 'Mr. John Maunder, of the Board of Aldermen of the city, and Drs. W. J. Love, W. . H. Bellamy, W. W. Lane, D W. Bulluck. G. G. Thomas, J. C. Shepard. T. S. Bar bink, R. D. Jewett, W. D. McMillan, A. D. McDonald. S. P. Wright, John T. Sconwald, F. H. Russell. A. H. Harriss. J. D. Bell -. , . Mr. B. G. Worth, chairman of the board, presided. Dr. Be.laoay explained the necessity of rebuilding or enlarging the hospitaL Mr. Stevenson said it was hardly worth while to talk about new wards or buildings, that would involve additional expense; the county conld not afford it. He suggested that the physicians form an organization similar to the Asso ciated Charities, and take sole charge cf the hospital. : , " Dr. Thomas said that the physicians did not wish to be burdened with the business management of the hospital. Mr. Wotth said he saw the necessity of separating the pay and charity wards, and repairing the roof. The house also needed repainting. He believed no complaint would be made by tax-payers as to the expense if this was done. The county, he said, paid three-fifths and the city two fifths of the ex pense of maintenance cf the hospital. Among other suggestions made was one by Dr. Thomas that a free dispensary be, established at the hospital; two or more physi cians to attend each day; that the city purchase drugs and stop contract ing with druggists for medicines for the out-door favor. ' ' After further discussion, upon sugges tion of Dr. Love, the chair was requested to appoint a committee of five physi cians to examine into the condition of the city ' hospital, formulate plans for improvement, and report at the next meeting of the hospital board. The motion was adopted and the chair appointed) as the committee Doctors W. J. Love (chairman), G. G. Thomas, T. S. Burbank, W. J. H. Bel lamy, J. C. Shepard. The meeting then adjourned. . EASTER ELECTIONS. Held In the EpUoop! nd Imiliern . 1 -: Chnrebea. Vis try men were elected Mondayin the Episcopal Churches as follows: ST. JAMES. Dr. A. j. DeRosset. Clayton Giles, Dr. G. G. Tnomas, " H. A. Burr. Tnos. D Meares. A M. Waddell, J. H. Bjatwrigbt, Wm Calder. Wm L DcRosset, J. W. Atkinson, N. N. D .vis. . V Grainger. The Vestry organized and elected the following officers for the year: Senior warden, Dr A J. DeRosset; junior war den, Clayton Giles; treasurer, Wm. Cal der; secretary, N, N. Davis. ST. PAUL'S. " DaBrnU Cutlar, R. H. Ptckett. v7. G McRae. L S. Beiden, Dr. W D. McMillan, Vuginius Hall, W. J. Ciemmons, Geo. P. Howey, E. W. Cooper, T. C. James. ST. JOHN'S. G Holmes, Cbas. Humphreys, H. G Smallboues, T. W. Meares, y B. Gleaves. T. M. Emerson, Geo. LeGrand, W. Catlett, ' Lee Holmes. ' The vestry organized and elected Gi Holmes, senior, warden; Chas. Humphreys, jjnior warden; H. G. Smallbones, treasurer, and T. W. Meares secretary. , ST. mark's (colored).' -John G. Norwood, John O. Niron, Jis. H. Lane. Robert McDonald, John j. Gey er, Daniel Webster. The congregations of the Lutheran churches elected couacilmen as fol lows: , ST, Andrew Smith, L Hansen. Hanky Vollers, Silas P. Wright, PAULS. -i J. D. Diescher, H. L. Vollers, T E. Hashagan, J H. Rehder, E P. Bailey. Dr. J. H. Diehcr. Wm Neittlie, JaKe Duls, ST. MATTHEW'S. R. Ritgen, . Jas. Berge, Harry McCollum E Seiter. G. W. Lmder. H. H. Woebse, W. H. Strauss. At the Opera House! Tne comedy drama. "A Woman's Re venge," was presented last night at the Opera House by tbe Langdon Dramatic Company. Tne hearty applause which the play evoked Iron those present went to show that the audience enjoyed the performance. The comedy roles, But terworth Golizht and Major Shortsleeves, as played b Mr. C. F. Ward and Mr. Geo. B. B;rre!l, created a great deal of laughter. This afternoon at 3 30 o'clock the troupe will present hancnon, tne Cricket. To-niftht Rip Van Winkle" will be the bill. Matinee prices, 20 and 80 cents; evening prices, 10, 20, 80 and 50 cents. f ' A Sad Home-oomtDR. ,r j ' - -.- y " . : - Mrs. J. W. Birnesk who has been on ! a v.sit to her daughter, Mrs. G. L. Finch, in Virginia, returned to the city last Monday, "accompaaied by her daughter and Rev. Mr. Finch. " Mr. J. W. Birnes is expected to reach hnme from Florida to-dav. -Mrs. W. W. Barnes is expected to ar-j rive Irom California on Sunday next, with the remains of her husband, whose, death was recently announced. The family Will have the sympathy of a host, of friends during these sad days of wait- iD2- - ' ;;f Read C. W. Polvogt & Co.'s adver tisement for Special Bargains to-day only. -' t STATE SUPREME COURT. DECISIONS ANNOUNCED IN NEW HAN , v" ; OVER BANK CASES- Senator Batlot Board of Stta Charitiea Treaacrar Wcrth Matrimonial Oaraaan by the Capital Club-Mri. P. D. C. Arring- ton and Ex-Judge Vhitaker in Conrt. . . Star Correspondence Raleigh, N. C, April 7. Senator Butler will be here On the 16th when tfje Populist State Executive Farmer prints Butler's circular letter Committee meets. The Progressive this week. The Caucasian will not prict The North Carolina Board of State Charities is considered a model. The newly created Board in Tennessee has written to Secretary Denton for informa tion and data. The Tenessee Board was well pleased with the report of the North Carolina Board. They consider it an ideal repjrt. - The General Secretary of the National Board ot Cbatities has written Secretary Deason a letter, in which he pays the highest compliments to tbe work of the Board of Chanties. Treasurer Wot to is making an effort to secure the portraits of all of the State treasurers. l o-oay be received a poitrait of John H. Wneeler who' was treasuier in 1845. This is the first portrait ' Mr. Wortn has received since be undertook tbe task of securing thelikenesses of all the treasurers the State 'has bad. Mr. Worth says he has received letters from relatives of the treasurers whose pic tures he desires, and he will very likely secure all but one or two for bis collec tion. . Mr. Chas. E Johnson, superintendent of the Raleigd Street Railway, and Miss Maud Harris, daughter of Mr. J. C. Logan Harris, were united in marriage to-day,! .' The first of the post Lenten dances was given last night by the Capital Club. The german was largely attended. The ! entertainment "Ye Dutrict School," given by the ladies of the Presbytenaa Church, was largely at teuded and was quite a success. Tbe cast of chat act ers included Mayor Russ and the leading citizens of Raleigh. Yesterday Mrs. P. D. B. Arnngton swore out another warrant for pei jury against ex judge Wnitaker. The case was tried before Mayor Russ, occupying his attention for tbe greater part of the day. Mayor Russ postponed bis decis ion until 11 a. m. tc-day. After weign ing the case, he said tbat he was of the opinion that the defendant was not guilty. Judge Wnitaker then stated tbat he would ssk the ccurt to state tbi prosecution against him by Mrs. Arring ton was frivolous and malicious. He a'so prayed tbe court to impose the cost on Mrs. Arrington; and if failing, she should be sent to the workhouse to work out the costs. Judge Whitaker's wife and children were in cOurt to hear tbe decision and also a speech made by the Judge him self, in which he ' defended himself against the attacks made by Mrs. Ar rington. . Special Star Telezram. The Supreme Court to-day rendered decisions as follows in the New Han over Bank cases which have been under consideration so long. S. & B. Solomon versus Bates, from New Hanover. Judgment affirmed. Caldwell vs. Bates, from Robeson. Affirmed. B ake vs. Blake, f rem Robeson. Ac tion dismissed. ' Boyd vs. Redd, from Rockingham. No error. ' 7 Ia re Sellars, from Cumberland. Judgment reversed.. ' Richardson vs. Redd, from Rocking ham.xJudgment affirmed. THE CARLISLE LETTER. Ha Must Be Bow Becooizsd As tbe Gold Candidate for the Pieaidenoy. The Washington correspondent' ot the Atlanta Journal, a thorough paced Cleveland-Carlisle paper, takes the same view of the Carlisle letter that the Star did. He writes as follows : . Washington, April 6. The almost unanimous construction placed upon tbe Carlisle letter by Democratic Senators and Representatives is that he is a can didate for the -Presidency. !Not in the sense cf engaging in a scramble for tbe nomination, but that he would accept a nomination on a ouod money platform, if tbe conven tion should indicate a preference for him. t Secre ary Carlisle has never been a candidite for any office in an aggres sive, personal sense, and he will not be one at this late day Editor Watter- soq's editorial in the Louisville Courier Journal is accepted as the autboiiz:d reading of the letter atd that has given the cue to politicians in discussing pro duction. Thev do not hesitate to say tbat Car 1 sle must from now on be recognized as the sound money candidate of the De mocracy for President. : The Washington correspondent of the New York Herald also says: : The fact that the Secretary does not say be would" not accept the nomination if tendered is? regarded as still leaving him in tbe list of possibilities, and some think his letter rs mere in tbe nature of a bid for the nomination than an ex pression of positive intention not to be a candidate. I Mr. Carlisle makes it plain that he be lievesthe monetary and tariff questions are to be the chief issues in the coming campaign, and should be paramount to the nominee. The fact that the President and other : members of the administration earnestly desire that Mr. Carlisle should be the nominee adds to the belief that the letter is not final. - Froat Eipsoted. Mr. C. M. Strong, local forecast offi cial, in bis weather synopsis issued yes terday, said:' "Conditions indicate colder fair weath er with frost probable Wednesday morn ing and possibly Thursday morning over this locality ''followed Thursday after noon by much warmer weather. If there is anything yon want, ad vertise for it. Is there anything yon don't want? Advertise it in the Business Locals of the Star. One cent a word. But no ad. taken for iss than 20 cents. tf Velvet Carpet Carpet .to day at C W. Polvogt & Co.'s 82c, worth tl.25. Their Bargain Week. , t A $3.00 Lace Curtain for SI 58 at C W. Polvogt & Co.'s to-day. Visit them for Bargains. t B1NAR DEL RIO. CONFIRMATION OF THE REPORT OF A GREAT VICTORY AT Pl U NARDfcL RIO. Six Thousand Spaniab Troopa In a Panto Tne Bermuda Expedition Innded Fifty afUea Prom Havana Then Maeeo apd Oarola Joined Jroreee With Nine Thouaand Men and Bight Pleoea of Artillery They Swepi Down Upon the Bpa'nteh Btronahold. The report of a great victory over the Weylerites at Pinar del Rio. printed in tbe Star several days since;; is con firmed, with fuller details, by the follow ing from the N. V.Worldoi Monday y -A long cipher dispatch from Carlos Garcia, son of Gen. Calixto Garcia, the leader of the Bermuda expedition to Cuba, has been received by M. Stern, Who makes bis home with Mrs. Garcia, the wife of the general, at No. 251 West One Hundred and Twenty-ninth street, The 'dispatch was written at Manza nillo, which is about thirty -five miles west of Santiago, on April 3. Mr. Stern held it in his hand last nigbt as he translated it, interjecting tbe necessary explanations. ; - ' The message says 'Everything is as I prophesied,' " Mr. Stern said: Before the ship sailed Carlos said that if tbere was no interference In the United States waters tbey would have no tronole in eluling anv Spanish vessel. "Tne explanation ot this is simple enough. Toe , Bermuda was rated as having a speed ot from ten to twelve knots. As a matter . of fact, she was capaoie ot making from eighteen to twenty knots, so that she could outsail any Spanish war . vessel. Sbe was equipped with new engines while she was in dry dock in South Brooklyn. These engines and . boilers were made by the Cramps, and were the finest that money could buy. This replacing of the engines was kept a close secret at the time.! It was even guarded from Cuban sympathizers. ' :. "So, while the Bermuda was appar; ently a slow old tramp steamer, sbe was in reality a remarkibly swift ship, and no Spanish cruiser could hope to catch her. as a matter of tact she had no oc casion to show her speed. -"The dispatch tfrys that the men and the heavy artillery were landed in a bay between Bahia Honda acd Muriel, which is about fifty miles west of Ha vana in a straight line. Tbere was ab solutely no interference. Tbe two Hotcbkiss guns and tbe six other heavy pieces of artillery were taken off, with the ammnaition for them. The ship, with the remaining arms and ammuni tion, Was sent to Santiago. It went around the north shore bt tbe island, through the Bahama channel. "The 103 men in the expedition were landed on the morning of March 22.Tney made a march of forty miles inland, where tbey were met by Gen. Maceo, thus cartving out the plan to tbe letter. ' It was decided that an attack should be made upon Pinar del Rio, which is the largest inland town and a Spanish stronghold. Maceo had caused the re port to reach the Spanish garrison that he bad started on a long march. "The message says that Maceo and Garcia with 9,000 men swept down upon Pinar del Rio early on the morning of March 23. and it was a complete surprise The Spanish troops numbered about six thousand, and they were thrown into a state of panic by tbe onslaught. The use of the heavv artillery' which Garcia had brought added to their terror. The mes sage says 'consternation reigned and Spanish troops were in wild d sorder. Officers could not form their men. Cap tured two pieces of heavy artillery, 1.700 Mauser rifles, 1.20o,000 cartridges, 2.800 swo ds and stores. Burned 600 nouses, sparine the weak. Spanish lost 850 killed ana suti wounaea. vuaan loss iou Kiuea and wounded.' "After the victory, which is one of the most important that the Cubans have won, inasmuch as it will be almost impossible for the Spaniards to find a shelter for their troops in the interior during the rainy season. Gen. Garcia took 500 men on horseback, and started eastward, making the hardest possible marches. : "Carlos Garcia says that they had not, tbe slightest difficulty ia passing the trocha, which is a line of Spanish troops, and they went on swiftly to the eastern part of the island. Many vol unteers joined them. When they ar rived hear Santiago tbey found that the Bermuda bad landed her ammunition in a bay a few miles east of Santiago. Tbe ship arrived on the night tf the 25th, but the landing was not made until ttae following morning. They were eighteen boatloads of rifles,' cartridges, . and swords. ; v ; "Gen. Garcia has ecme to the eastern end of the is and, because that is bis old borne and tbe people living tbere are bis loyal friends. Jose Gomez. Gen. Gomez's brother, is with him. Gen. Garcia will do nothing for a month but organ zs an army of picked -men He expects to have an organized army of volunteers which will number 35,000 'men and a regular force of 10,000 men. The Cuban K9aolatione. i As many of our readers have forgot ten the text cf the Cuban resolutions we give it in full below : Resolved. That, in the opinion of Con gress, a condition of public war exists between tbe Government of Spain and tbe Government proclaimed and for some time maintained by force of arms by the people of Cuba; and that the United States cf America should main tain a strict neutrality between the con tending powers, according to each all tbe rights of belligerents in tbe ports and territory ot the United States. Resolved further. That the friendly offices of the United States should be offered by the President to the Spanish Government for the recognition of the independence of Cuba. xx ' 4 "Oldeet and One of the Beet." - IVadesboro Messenger , The Wilmington Star, the oldest and one of the best dailies in the State, has just entered upon its fifty-eight semi annual volume, under the management of Mr. Wm. H Bernard, its founder and continuous manager. Tne star cele brates its e-nterance upon a new volume by reducing its subscription price to $5 per year. v Housekeepers who want servants are in the habit of supplying their needs from the Star's want Column. Are yon looking for a situation? The Star's wa.nt column will bring you the best results. One cent a word. But no ad. taken for less than 20 cents tf I A 75c Brnsse) Carpet to-day for..63c at C. W. Polvogt & Co.s. This is o-se of their Bargains for to day. 7 These in need of Matting should visit C. W. Polvogt & Co. to-day. They have special prices on them. t i BELLIGERENT RIGHTS. Information of Xotereat Joat Now Batter mad Advantajiea BeaaltiDR From the . Beeogntuon of Belligerent Bight. There are thousands of people in this country who are interested in the ques tion of belligerent rights for Cuba; but thev do not know what this means; The Star, therefore, reproduces from the Youth's Companion the following all absorbing question: s'-' Every boy who has studied Latin knows, without being told, that "bellig erent rights" are the rights possessed by those who are carryiug on a War. If a few men plot to overthrow a. Govern ment thev are guilty of treasonable con spiracy; and if they are detected and convicted,! they may be punished by death or exile. The leaders of a mob likewise are dealt with under the crimi nal iaw.-; . ":. A.. But when a rising of citizens against a Government reaches a certain magni tude and he hostilities are conducted On a scale wnich has surpassed that cf a mere insurrection and has become a war, then humanity and justice demacd that both tbe Government against which they contend, and other Governments, treat them under military, as distinguished from civil law.. Formally or itf jrmally foreign , Governments may then recog nize the insurgents as belligerents, and as entitled to belligerent rights. First in order, perhaps, is ihe cocces sion tbat meq, taken in arms are prison ers, ot war, ana not merely apprehended criminals. Rebel officers become enti tled to treatment in accordance with their rank; and are not held to be sim ply ring leaders in treason. Flags ol truce are rec pected and m short the re lations r f the two forces in the field are these cf two armies, not those ot a mili tary force to a band of rioters. Often such rights as these are con ceded by tbe parent government to a re bellious army long before foreign powers grant full belligerent rights to the rebels At Other times foreign powers," observ ing that over a large district the author ity of tbe nation is destroyed, and tbat a new government has been set up, which tbe people cbey, grant belligerent rights at once. The recognition ot a rebellious gov ernment as belligerents by a foreign country is, of course, a blow against tbe established power. It encourages the rebels; it establishes the principle tbat so laras tne ctvu war is concerned no favor is to be shown to either party. For a recognition of belligerent rights by a foreign government is invariably ac companied by a declaration of neu trality, i Nevertheless, the established govern ment of a country gains something when its rebels are granted belligerent rights It acquires the privilege ot blockading the coast of J.he country in insur rection, and thus of cutting off supplies to the rebels. A country may not blockade its own coast in time of peace; and of course if there are no "belligerents," there is no war. Again, a country is partially relieved of responsibility for property destroyed by the rebels. To illustrate: If Spain is in full authority in Cuba, any destruc tion! by Cubans of property of Ameri can citizens is aa act lor which Spain can be called to account. But if it is the act pf a government sufficiently estab lished to be recognized as belligerent, we must look to it and not to Spain foi redress and indemnity. , Sympathy with or against a people in insurrection should have nothing to du with the giving or withholding of bel ligerent rights. It is a question of fact wbetner a state of war exists, and whether or not tbere is a government exercising authority and compelling obedience in the insurrectionary district, nevertheless, as a matter of fact, sympa thy usually does have much to do with tbe action or inaction of foreign govern ments, when a sericua rebellion breaks out. 'if DIED, McFARLANI In this citv on Tuesday, April 7th, at 1 o'c'ock p m., Mri LUL . McKARLANk, reiictot the late Wm. H. McFarlane, and daagh er ot Col. James Q Burr, aged 41 ye.rj and 7 mo. tts. Funeral ; aerv.ces this afterson from St. John's Cha-ch at 4 p in j NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. We Have Bought Out the ' . ;' Issuance Business anl Gooi fill rr MR. JOS. D. : smith, we promise his former patrons to look carefnl y TO THEIR INTEREST, and expiration! of their Policies. And we hepe to meri: the con.iauacce of their favor to us, y I J. H. Boatwright fie Bon. ' apr 5 2 w su e'fr r :. - 'A Positive Preventive and Cure." ; That s what others say. Why -not j you? Have you tried it? If f ; not, do so at once. '.'Comeus Bed Bug Interceptic" is a Household Remedy fjr these pests. Most druggists sell it. j TAMES D. NUTT, j ap 8 tf ' X Manufacturer. Statement i-VF MURCHISON & CO BANKERS, TO State Tieuurer, Febroary 28, 1816. X RESOURCES. loans and disconnts. . ...S105.474 IS Office Fixtures..... Cash on hand and in Banks. . ... 1,00 0U ... 17i,89J 50 ;y '.' ' : LIABILITIES, 1379,867 08 Capital Stock ...S 50.000 00 fronn iea expenses ana supplies. . . Deposits.. .... 6,lf5 46 .... S24,-!1S- 6. $2:9,867 93 apSlt . AT THE . OPERA HOUSE. T he Langdon Dramatic Co. -WILL PRESENT BIP VAN WINKLE. Matinee this afternoon at 8.30 o'clock. . PATTCHON, "THE CBICBLET," w.ti -M IMi-m. 20 and 0 cents i veiling Prices, 10, 80, 8) and GQ cents. ap 8 It Combination' Bicycle FOR SALE. ' A Combination "Crusader" Bicycle, for either lady or gentleman. Cush ion Tires. Brand new. -Will be sold cheap. Call in person, or address M.. at ap7 tf Star Office. SOBSCRIPTIONATES. REDUCED TO 05.00. -, ' BUT NO REDUCTION IN SIZE ' OF PAPER, OR IN QUANTITY OR QUALITY OF READING MATTER. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS Our Store is just filled with NEW GOODS IN EVERY, DEPARTMENT, and they are going with a rash. Call and make your selections, beiore the Stock is broken. .We can safely say we are showing the most extensive and best Selected Stock of BLACK DRESS GOODS Ever brought to this 'part of the" country. Many entirely New Fab rics in ImportedFancy Dress Pat terns, notwo alike. Everybody especially invited to exfenine our beautiful line of WASH GOODS. I 50 Doz. New Kid Gloves Just received for the Eastertrade, every pair warranted when fitted at the Store. . An elegant hue of FRENCH MILLINERY GOODS are now on exhibition. . We have the best TRIMMER in the State and we are satisfied we can please any one. Mail orders receive our personal attention. Johnson & Fore, No. Ill Market St. ap 2 tf ' y" SHIRT WAISTS. !48c, 98c, $140 and $1.69. Sold elsewhere for nearly double. Si 1 "ks, SiOJsis. 40c Kaikai Wash SiUs 29c. Wash Silks in Plaids 48c. Plain and Figured Silks 24c. j Straw Hats Of every description. Ladies High Crown Trimmed Sail ors 19 cents. i Plain Sailor Hats, White, Black and Navy 10 cents. j Very large stock ol Men's Hats 10 . to $1 50. V ! Boys' and Children's Hats lQc and opwards. Men's Alpine Hats 48c, 75c, 08c and $1 40. -: BARGAINS IN CLOTHING AUJ3 SHOES , Watch next week's space for prices, j J. H. REHDER & CO., Next Foutth Street Bridge. I 'Phone 118. - . Car fare Daid on nurchases of tt and dp. 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