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2 THE WADE COURT UPS UP WORK Its Findings Given to the War Department, IT CRIIICISES GEN. MILES V\D CEXSntKS OTHER OlM’l I'KUS i-’OU l.Ml’ROi t'IKS. GENtRM EAGAN 6E T S A DOUBLE SMART Be*t an Untried Ration that Should V'! Have Been Bough* in Such Quantity s. Doc'oring of Be»f Unsupjjorltd by Testimony. Washington, April 20. Ihe NN ado court of inquiry todax ooik*»hk<l its work in oonmvtion with the tions of General Milos oonoeruoig 'ln' beef supplied to the army dnr.n : v the war with Spain. AoK "axis. the re corder of the court, carried the otli eial eopy of the finding's io the War Department, and in the absenee o'. Secretary Alger, delivered it to ve>- ing Secretary Meiklejolm. Mr. Mciklc john immediately sealed the do, i nient in an envelope and forwarded it to the While House, whence it was dispatched. The report is o, n tout 30.000 words and goes fully into the questions which have been raised m connection with the army beef. Ihe text has not been made public and will not be until after the President shall have read it. The verdict, however, is known to be that the allegations which General Miles made before the war investigat ing com mission are not sustained with reference to the refrigerated beef, al though his contention that the can ned roast beef was not a suitable con tinuous ration is admitted. There is direct criticism of General Miles for failing to promptly bring the atten tion of the War 'Department to re ports made to him concerning bad beef, “and several individuals” are censured for failing to observe the proprieties of their positions as com manding officers in this and other respects. The court takes the position that the testimony is conclusive that both the refrigerated beef and the canned beef were in good condition when de livered to the Government and con tinued so till issued to the troops ex cept in especial instances, when the deterioration was due to accidental conditions in transportation or to the influences of the trppieal climate. The report admits the liability of refrig erated beef to taint quickly after re moval from ice chests. The court finds the charges of “embalming” the fresh beef to have been unsubstan tiated by the testimony and says no chemicals were used to preserve it. It also finds that it would have been impracticable to secure beef on the hoof for the Cuban campaign. The finding is likewise in opposition to the assertion on the part of General Miles that the use of beef was an ex periment. Much attention is given va the charges concerning the canned roast beef, and it is stated that the tes timony proved it to have bee i whole some and nutritious where used in moderation and under favorable cir cumstances. The fact is set forth that Ihe canned roast beef had not been used to any appreciable extent be fore the beginning of this war, and it is therefore regarded as a practi cally untried ration. In view of this fact the Commissary General is round ly criticized for the purchase of the meat in such extensive quantities. The court finds that the beef was not doctored; that there was no more neglect than was incident to the hur ried preparation for war; that the in spection while generally according to regulations, was not always up to Wasting Treasure Health and happiness are treasures. Wit ho it/ them life is a failure and wealth valueless. Nature is constantly imposed upon. Women are everywhere sounding the praises of Pe-ru-na for their peculiar ills. Airs. Lucy Lee, Naples, Tex., says: Pe-ru-na Medicine Co., Columbus, O. Dear Si is:—“ 1 am well now and am enjoying good health, better than ever before in iny life. How happy 1 feel that 1 can write and tell you this. 1 cannot praise Pe-ru-na too much. 1 can do all of my housework. 1 advised my neighbor to use Pe-ru-na and Man-a lin for catarrh and stomach trouble It is the greatest medicine there is in the world." requirements, and that the sickness of the troops was not to any great de gree occasioned hv the us,* of either the canned or refrigerated beef. lint the court does not think further proceedings necessary. CELEBRATES 74TH BIRTHDAY. Dr. Tims. IC. Skinner lias Passed Be \olid His Three score Years ami Ten. Seeing him on the streets yesterday, briskly walking, a tine light In nis e\e. stalwart of frame and jovial of heart. Ids fellow-citizens, are not prepared for tlie announcement that Dr. Tims. IC. Skinner was seventy-four years of age April UP. Hut the beloved preacher and honored citizen claims that distinction, and he observed the amiit'ersnry in a characteristic manner, with a sumptu ous dinner to which he had invited his fellow ministers. l)r. Carter, Dr. Simms. Kev. Mr. Cade, Bov. Mr. Tz*:iv itt. and Messrs. T. 11. ltriggs, John T. Pullen. W. \V. Vnss ami .1. \V. Hailey. After dinner several of those present were called uikui to—speak. Dr. J. \V. Carter reviewed the history that has taken place in the seventy-four years of his host’s life. When he was horn the tirv; steam locomotive had just made its Hist run. Since then we have had all the wonllrous development and inven tions relative to steam-power, and now electricity is disputing the right to steam to the field. Reviewing political histo ry he stated that Dr. Skinner’s life cov ered nineteen presidential terms of the twenty-four that have been. He was born during the .administration of John Quitley Adams. He has lived through two victorious wars with other nations and through the great Civil Ist rife. He has seen more things, he has. so far as deeds go. lived longer than Methuselah! And we all know that the world is bet tor because his life was given us in these active years. Mr. T. H. Ilriggs touched briefly upon the history of 4he North Carolina Hap tists. speaking of their small beginnings, faithful and remarkable growth. Os course he could not speak on this subject without telling much of Dr. Skinner’s life, for he has played no small pmrt in the development of tHu* North Carolina Baptists. He has occu pied nearly all the places of honor ami , usefulness they could give him, and al ways with ability. In our own city he has done his greatest work. The first Bap tist church was the work of his prime. We may never repay the debt we owe . him. and we need him still and hope to . have him yet many more years with us. ; Air. Hailey spoke looking forward, ■ from the point of view of a young man. The principles of the Baptists will abide forever, unchanged. Men may change, methods may change, but our principles will he handed down from generation to 1 generation as Dr. Skinner has handed them down; they will live in them that 1 shall follow after just as they have lived in him. The denomination will slowly hut surely become more educated, more liberal, and more powerful. It has a great mission to perform and it is pre paring. It will abide in the hopefulness of youth, its face to the sunrise unto the last. Alen may grow old —though Dr. Skinner rather proves that they do not—but denominations remain young so 1 long as they have aught to live for. Rev. Mr. Cade offered a bright original poem. Mr. Leavitt: sjMike of Dr. Skin ner’s reputation outside of Raleigh, say ing that when he started to this city he was told that in. him. he would find a friend strong and willing to help a young 1 mail. ■* John I’tillen said •that the secret of Dr. Skinner’s well-borne years was in his devout love for God and God’s love for him. Then the genial host gave some rem iniscences of his career, touching, hu morous and -instructive. His reverent gratitude to God for the length of his days and the goodness of the years, bis tribute to his mother., his allusions to the continual Providences of God, were very effective. I)r. 11. M. Simms offered a tender prayer. I>r. Skinner is still a young man. Not even his frame is old; and surely his mind is ns fresh as in his prime and his soul is in tile morning of God’s love. As a minister his life lias been a signal _ blessing not only to our c ity, but to his , denomination throughout the South. He | is well-known at the North also. His , face is still toward the sun-rise. His de light in doing good knows no waning. . He loves a young man and his joy is in , standing by young men wherever he . finds them. In his heart there are the . impulses of ever-renewing life. The readers of the News and Observer , will join us in congratulating him upon this happy birth-day; and throughout our city, in the houses where his pres ence lias so often been n benediction, many will be the hearty wishes for his health and happiness. God bless the grand old man. THE CRUISER RALEIGH. Some Definite Information About it Ex pected Here Today. In reply to an inquiry Captain Cogli ian telegraphs Air. C. C. McDonald that lie will telegraph from Philadelphia Monday when the ship will go to Wil mington. and whether the gun will he presented at Wilmington or Raleigh. The railroads will make a round trip rate of $3.50 on the occasion. Air. Alc- Donald tried to secure an excursion train with the intention of making a rate of .$2.50 but failed. ST. LUKE’S HOME. Contributions from the Holts and oth ers of Burlington have been added t<> the fund for the building of tlie new St. Luke’s Home. Also front tin* Simpson- Shields Sly »»* Company, tlie Cone Export and Coniniissioii Company and from prominent judges, attorneys, bankers uni other citizens of Greensboro. Os course the interest manifested and the progress made toward obtaining the. <|c sired amount is encouraging to the la dies of St. Luke’s Circle in their labor if love and they are very grateful to tin* friends of tin* Home for their ready as sistance. The following gentlemen have been appointed for the selection of a sit•• and building for the Home: Messrs. R. T. Gray, Robt. Strong, Frank Stron ich and Jno. T. Pullen. If you have piles, cure them. No use undergoing horrible operations that sim ply remove the results of the disease without disturbing the disease itself. Place your confidence in De. Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve. It has never failed to cure others; it will not fail to cure you. J. Ilal Bobbitt and Henry T. .Hicks. THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 2, 1809. THE CLOSING CONVENTION. Atlanta, Gn., April 29.—The Interna tional Sunday School Convention today decided to hold ‘heir next meeting at Denver, in 1902. Sunday school work in the new pos sessions of the United States was dis cussed at the morning session. Letters from T. C. Ikeliara. of Japan, and Uev. Richard Hurgts.of India, on “Our Co- Workers in Other Lands,” and on “The Work of the Foreign Sunday School As, so,nation of the United States,” by Rev. 1J »\ Woodruff, of New York, were read lion. John Wanamaker, of Philadel phia. was elected chairman of the exec utive committee of the international organization, and J. F. Jacobs, of (,'lii ciigo, was chosen world’s commissioner to visit Sunday schools in all lands when; the Bible is used. TIIE AMERICANS AS FIGHTERS. That Americans know how to light they have already proved several times. They have always fought right and for right, that’s the reason. America is like her famous household remedy llos tetter's Stoma,-!i Hitters. Neither has ever been conquered •or ever will. For half a century this great remedy has lie,'ii restoring strength to weak stoin adis, vigor to tired nerves, and health and strength to the whole body. It’s reputation lias steadily advanced in spite of hundreds of imitations. So long as disease lives in tile world so long will Host,'tter's Stomach Hitters live to cure it. If you are troubled with constipation, if your food lies heavy after eating, if you are sallow from biliousness, or if your kidneys have been overworked, try Hostetler’s Stoma,-It Bitters. It will care you. If you are well take it occa sionally to keep you so. CIVIL WAR RELIC. As one strolls along the Blount street side of the Executive Mansion, he no tices- —or rather doesn’t notice —an oak tree which stands about twenty yards north of the nut in entrance. Imbedded in this tree is a chain which has been there for over thirty years. When the Federal troops occupied Raleigh, some of them were encamped in what is now the Mansion yard Burke square, or "Lov,'joy’s Grove,” as it was better known. They used the tree, of which we have spoken, as a hitching i • ist for their horses, and the chain, which was fastened to it with a staple has never been removed. FI RE LAST NIGHT. At midnight las! night a lire was dis covered in the rear of a restaurant on Wilmington street, almost opposite the market house. An alarm was turned in and the fiamt's were promptly extin guished. The damage is small. It is supixised the fire originated from a stove. COL. TAYLOR RESIGNS. Col. Walker Taylor, of tlie First North Carolina regiment, State Guard, lias resigned and asked to he placed on the retired list. His adjutant, (’apt. W. X. Harris, also resigns. An election will lie held at Wilson on Wednesday. May 17th. to till the vacancy. ONLY ONE CASE. Only one new ease of smallpox devel oped yesterday. That was-a negro named Henry Stanley, who called at Dr. Mc- Kee’s and asked admission To the pest house. His sister who lived wifli him was taken to tlie house of detention. CONTESTS FOR OFFICE. Tlie agricultural hoard case is set for argument in tin* Supreme court next Tuesday morning. Yesterday the Cherry- Burns case for Keeper of tin* Capitol was argued. People who have once taken Dewitt’s Little Early Risers will never have any thing else. They are the ‘‘famous little pills” for torpid liver and all irregulari ties of tin* system. J. Ilal Bobbitt and Henry T. Hicks. “ Oat of Sight Oat of Mind." In other months we forget the harsh winds of Spring. *But they have their use, as some say, to blow out the bad air accumulated after Winter storms and Spring thaws. There is far more important accumulation of badness in the veins and ar teries of humanity, which needs Hood s Sarsaparilla, This great Spring Medicine clarifies the blood as nothing else can. It cures scrofula, kidney disease, liver troubles, rheumatism and kindred ailments. Thus it gives perfect health, strength and ap petite for months to come. Kidneys -• “ My kidneys troubled me, and on advice took Hood's Sarsaparilla which gave prompt relief, better appetite. My sleep is refreshing. It cured my wife also." Michael Hoyle, 3473 Denny Street, Pittsburg, Pa. Dyspepsia - “ Complicated with liver ami kidney trouble, I suffered for years with dyspepsia, with severe pains. Hood's Sarsaparilla made me strong and hearty.” J. 15. Kmebton, Main Street, Auburn, Me. Hip Disease —“ Five running sores on rny hip caused me to use crutches. Was confined to lied every winter. Hood’s Sar saparilla saved my life, as it cured me per fectly. Am strong and well.” Annie Kobekt, 49 Fourth St., Fall River, Mass. Honil - ' Tills cure liver Ills, the non lrrltatlng anil only cal liartii to t i «ke with llooil’s Sarsaparil.a. R A LETO FI ~A ND AUGU ST A AI It LINE RAILROAD COMPANY. April nth, 1809. ■ Notice—The special meeting of stock holders of this company held this day, i adjourned to meet at the office of the company ir. Raleigh, X. on Thurs ■ day, May 11th. next, at 11 o’clock a. in. J. M. SHERWOOD, Secretary. For Waists, Petticoats and Linings The New Taffeta Silks, SOYEAUX WEAVES Manufactured with little or no dressing, will wear better than any class of Silks put on the market in many seasons. We show full line of plain shades, white warps, the newest changeables, and the latest, “The Flame.” Soysaux Taffeta Silks are 19 ins. Wide 75c. Per Yard. Dobbin & Ferrall, At Tucker’s Store, 12} and 12? Fayetteville Street. ftUbgL nEDfIEAI) P foj&y cm -V Sterling Bicycles - - $50.00 THOMAS H. BRIGGS & SON , Raleigh, N. c. The Prettiest Store in the State. WT A r r W \TV C Where the Richest Art and me Karesi W 1 • O Handiwork Sit Enthroned ART AND NOVELTY EMPORIUM Tint Fullest and Freshest display of Pictures and Picture Frames, of Houeeholc Decorations and Novelties A complete stock of WA LL PAPER of every shade and price. Paper hanging Specialty. FRED A. WATSON, Raleigh N. C EASTMAN S KODAKS WE ARE AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED EASTMAN KODAK AND SUPPLIES. CATALOGUES SENT FREE ON APPLICATION. ALL ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION. NORTH CAROLINA REPORTS. LAWYERS CAN NOW COMULET E THEIR SETS OF REPORTS AT GREATLY REDUCED COST. ALL. IN PRINT REPORTS $1.50 NEW. SPECIAL PRICES ON OUT OF I’IU NT REPORTS. SEND FOR COR RECT PRICE LISTS. WOMACK’S 3RD DIGEST, $7.50 DELIVERED. ALFRED WILLIAMS & CO. House-Keepers, Attention! J. R. FERRALL & Co. has something of importance to say to you. We have now received a fresh lot of Currants, Citron, Raisins and everything else you want for your fruit cakes. Also new lot Florida Oranges, Malaga Grapes, fresh Cluster Raisins, Figs, and anything you may want to make the table complete. New Buckwheat, new Oatflakes, new Oatmeal also received. J. R. FERRALL & CO, ’Phone 88. Raleigh Marble Works SPECIAL OFFER. Good Until May 15. A Large Substantial Marble Tablet, in design of either 430 or 450; 3 feet 8 in,-lies High; 3 inches thick, in large Heavy Marble Base. In Best Dark Georgia of White Vermont or Italian Marble. Name , Birth, Death and 40 Verse Letters Carved, and a suitable Foot Stone, all boxed and delivered at your depot for $21.00. Get our Catalogue of Monumental Work. ' I > No. 43 J. COOPER BROTHERS, Proprietors, RALEIGH. N...C. FOR Bicycles and Carriages. : R ESC ENT BI CYCLES $35.00 lAGLE BICYCLES 40.00 AMBLER BICYCLES 40.00 lAGLE BICYCLES 50.00 r^i No. 450. |»! North, South and Southwest. Schedule in Effect December 11th, 1898. Schedule in Effect December 11th, 1895 SOUTHBOUND. No 403 No 41 Lv Kalelgh •• • *214 in •3 86pm ArSouthern PIom" * ‘ASam 53»pu> Ar Wilmington SAL 1205 am ♦ Ar Monroe *43am 912 pm Ar Charlotte " *7 50am *lO 25pm Ar Chester •• **ißam *lt>66pin Ar Greenwood 1085 am l ittiun Ar Athens 113 pm 348 am Ar Atlanta 3 60pm 6 20ara Ar Raleigh *2l6am 3 34, ui NORTH BOUND No i'i2 No 38 Lv Raleigh *2(9un U 13am Ar Henderson 3 *l2 Sopm A r Weldon *' *4 55am •U r opt» A r Portsmouth SAL 7 25* m 5 20pm Ar Richmond, AoL 8 4 lam 712 pm Ar Washington*,P*m»R Kl 231 pin u lupin Ar New York *• *6 23pm *6 si!ain Ar Raleigh *2 lOain *ll 18ain •Llatlv. No*. 403 »n-i 402—" The Atlanta 9p<jc;«i*.' solid Vesttbuied Train of Pullmati Bleepers and coaches betweeu Portsmouth and At* lanta, also Pullman sleepers betweeu Ports mouth and Chester, H. » . mo*. 41 and 38 - Ihe S. A L. Express.” HoMd I Train, coaches and Pullman sleepers It* ! tween Portsmouth and Atlanta. Company Sleepers oetweeu Columbia and Atlanta Roth trains make immediate connecUou* at. Atlanta for Montgomery, Mobile, New Or leans,Texas, California, Mexico, Chattanooga Nashville, Memphis. Ma.on, Florida. H. S. LEARD, C. T. and P. A. Raleigh, N. G. E. ST. JOHN, Vice-I’rest. and Gen. Manager. H. \V. GLOVER, Traffic Manager. V. E. McBEE, General Supt. L. S. ALLEN. Gen. Pass’r Agent. General Offices. Portsmouth. Va. l, & W, RMD AND ATLANTIC COAST LINAi RAILROAD COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA. AND BRANCHES Condensed Schedule. TRAINS GOING SOUTH DATED No 23 No 35 No 41 No 49 Jan. 15,18&9. Daily Daily Daily Dailv AM PM AM »•» Lv Weldon 1150 9 43 Ar Rocky Mount 12 55 10 36 Lv Tar boro 1212 Lv Rocky Mount 110 10 38 540 12 52 Lv Wilson 153 tl 14 6 20 2 40 Lv Selma 2 55 11 57 Lv Fayetteville 4 30 1 08 Ar Florence 72 5 315 am Am Lv Goldsboro 7 01 8 21 Lv Magnolia 8 09 4 25 Ar Wilmington 9 40 5 50 AM PM TRAINS going north. No 78 No 32 No 40 No 48 Daily Daily Daily Dally AM PM Lv Florence »50 ’ 4C Lv Fayettevill 12 25 9 43 Lv Selma 1 50 .10 62 Ar Wilson 2 35 11 31 PM AM Lv Wilmington 7 00 9 45 Lv Magnolia 834 1119 Lv Goldsboro 9 45 12 30 PM AM PM PM Lv Wilson 2 35 11 31 10 38 1 16 Ar Rocky Mount 330 12 07 1135 135 ArTarboro 12 21 Lv Tarboro Lv Rocky Mount 360 12 07 Ar Weldon 4 32 21 59 tDally except Monday. IDaily except Sunday Trams on the Scotland Neck Branch Road leaves Weldon 3 35 p in, Halifax 4 15 p m, ar rives Scotland Neck 5 08 p m, Greenville 8 57 p m, Kinston 755 pm, Returning leaves Kin ston 7 50 am, Greenville 8 52 am, arriving at Halifax 1118 a in, Weldon 11 33 a in, daily ex* cept Sunday Trains on the Washington Branch leaves Washington 810 am and 2 30 p m, arrives Par mele 9 10 am and 4 00 p in, returning leaves Pannele 9 35 a m and 6 30 p in, arrive Washing ton 11 00 and 7 20 p m, daily except Sunday Train leaves Tarboro, N C, daily, except Sun day, 5 30 p m, Sunday 4 15 p m, arrives Plymouth 740 a in, HlO a m Returning leaves Plymouth daily except Sunday, 750 a ni, and Sunday 9 00 a ui, arrives Tarboro 10 05 a in, 11 00 a ni. Train on Midland, N C, Branch leaves Golds boro, daily except Sunday, 7 05 am, arriving Smithfield 810 am, returning leaves Smithfield 9 00 am, arrives at Goldsboro 10 25 a m Trains on Nashville Branch leave Rocky Mount at 930 am, arrives Nashville 10 10 a in, 403 p in, Spring Hope 10 40 am, 425 p in,return ing leaves Spring Hope 11 00 a in, 455 p in, Nashville 11‘22 am,s 25 p in, arrives at Rocky Mount 11 45 am, 600 p m, aily except Sunday. Train on Clinton Branch leaves Warsaw for Clinton daily except Sunday, at 1140 a ni and 4 15 n m returning leaves Clinton at 7 00 a m and 3 00 p m Train no 78 makes close connection at Wel don for all points North daily, all rail via Rich mond. H. M. EMMERSON. Gen Pass Agent ATLANTIC l yn hum Schedule in Effect March Ist 1899. South , North Bound Bound Daily MAIN LINE. Daily No. 52. No. 63. 650 p in' Ar Wilmington Lv 850a ro 3 55pm Lv Fayetteville Ar IX 69 am 350 p m Ar Fayetteville Lv 12 20 p m 280 p m Lv Sanford Lv 143 p m 12 42 pin Lv Climax Lv 344 pn, 12 13 p m Lv Greensboro Ar 415 p m 1155 am Ar Greensboro Lv 4 25pm 11 07 a m Lv Stokesdale Lv 512 p m 10 36 a m Lv Walnut Cove Lv 544 p m 10 09 a m Lv Rural Hall Lv 613 pm 845 a m Lv Mt. Airy Ar 735 pin South North Bound Bound Daily BENNKTTSVILLE. Daily No. 62. No. 63. 9 ill am Lv Bennettsvilie Ar 715 pni 07 ain Lv Maxton Lv 6 15 p m 935ain Lv Red Springs Lv 535 p m 10 20 am Lv Hope Mills Lv 162 pm 3 40 ain Ar Fayetteville Lv 4 33 p m No. 46. No. 47 South North Bound Bound Mixed MADISON BRANCH. Mixed Daily ex Daily ex Sbioay- Sunday. 530 pin Ar Rainseur Lv 640 pin 350 pin Lv Climax Ar 82- a m 240 p m Lv Greensboro Ar 917a ni _3 30 p m Ar Greensboro Lv 935a ni 16 pm Lv Stokesdale Lv 1107 am 1130 pm Lv Madison Ar 1155 am Connections at Fayetteville w-ith Atlantic f'oast Line, at Maxton with the Carolina Cen tral Railroad, at Red Springs with the Red Springs and llowmore Railroad, at Hanford with the Seaboard Air-Line, at Gulf with the Durham and Charlotte Railroad, at Greensboro with the Southern Railway Company, at Wal nut Cove with the Norfolk and Western Rail way. J. R. KENLY, General Manager. T. M. EMERSON, Traffic Manager. H. M. EMERSON 1 , General Passenger Agcn
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