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VOL. XII. NO. 94 WILMINGTON N. C, THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1899. PRICE 5 CENTS. t Ensign Standley 's Meagre Report all That is Known of the Affair. RELEASE OF THE PRISONERS - - , Some Future Day Expected by At Expedition-Return of Volunteers to Begin . May 5th--Pre sent Regular Army in the Philippines to be Raised to 30,000 Men-Additional Volunteer Army Not to be Raised. Important Capture of Counterfeiters in Pennsylvania by Secret Service Men. Wach-mVt Anril 19 The navy de- .. - I Pa'"KI"- - - . U r . - i ti rr rnfil PrP 1 I ( ) I f L1UI1 I of the portions of Admiral Dewey's dis- rLtr-h ,,f vt-stcrdav which were not de- nhenble were today -able to furnish j c pneraoie wtre I the full text . of; the dispatch which 13 , as follows: ! "Manila, April 18, 1899. " secretary of the Navy. Washington: ! '..rr-l, -. T-l.-t.ti-r. vu tor Pr lllZOn east coast of Luzon, P. I., April 12th, for the purpose of rescuing and bring ing away Spanish forces, consisting jpf eighty soldiers, three officers, and two priests, which were surrounded by 400 insurgents. Lieutenant J. C. Gilmore, after making an examination of the mou'th of the river in an armed boat was ambushed, fired upon and cap tured. Fate unknown, as insurgents refused to communicate afterward." (Here, follows list of missing). : The officials of the navy department are confident that such of the men of the Torktown as escaped being killed outright in the first ambuscade will he well treated by the insurgents. Some time ago the war department made in- nuiry as to the number of American prisoners held by the Philippinos. In reply General Otis referred to two such soldiers, and said 'that they were being fairly, treated by; the insurgents, he supplying funds to defray the cost of their food. The reports made to the. navy department by Paymaster WU- ; cox,, one ot uewey s omcers, no inaue ( revenue stamps, rolls, other parapher a trip across the island of Luzon from nalia, and about five tons of paper and Manila to Ue north coast, described the ! a large amount -of counterfeit stamps, condition of the Spanish officials -who The "Monroe head" plate and also were the prisoners of the insurgents, r the stamp plates and the other ma as very comfortable. In many cases he j trials were found in Lancaster, where said, the officials were only nominally the printing-was done. The plates for in coniinement, oeing auoweu me erty of the towns. 1 The officials are hopeful that Gilmore j and his men who survived the ambus cade will some day regain their lib erty. - The department has sent no instruc tions to Admiral Dewey as to the course he shall pursue, believing that he is ful ly competent to deal with the situation and resting secure in the assurance that 1 he will spare no efforts to rescue jii- more and his men if they are alive. The following cables have been re ceived from General -Otis: "Manila, April 19. 'Adjutant General, Washington: "General Lawton returned from the lake country on the' 17th instant, bringing the captured vessels.. Insur gents much scattered; retreat before our forces: await opportunity to at tack detachments. Better class of peo ple tired of war, and desire peace. En emy build hopes . on return of our vol . tin teer,s to United . States. Its army demoralized and loss by desertions and death large. Will probably prosecute guerrilla warfarp, lifting and burning country which is occupied. Health and spirits of troops good. Volunteers' re turn will commence about May 5th. Will render willing service untU re turn transports" available. Reports from Visayan islands continue very en couraging. Inter-island commerce heavy; customs receipts increasing. OTIS." DISAPPEARANCE OF LIEUTEN ANT GILMORE ANDv PARTY. Manila, April 19 4:35 "p. m. Ad miral Dewey has been notified of the strange disappearance Of Lieutenant J. C Gilmore and fourteen members of the crew of the United States gunboat Yorktown. On Saturday last the Vorktown anchored off .Baler on the east of the island of Luzon and about 200 miles from here, where there was a Spanish garrison of about fifty men, which had been defending itself against several hundred Philippinos for months past. ' Lieutenant Gilmore, Ensign Standley and a boat's crew were sent up the river from Baler bay to communicate with the Spaniards, the town of Baler being situated some distance inland. Ensign Standley, who landed at the mouth of the river, reports that the heard three volleys, a bugle call and cheers from up the river, but that the automatic gun which was part of the ' equipment tf the boat, was not heard firing. Standley, later, paddled to the Yorktown in, a canoe. A search was made for the .Yorktown's boat and her crew, but no trace of them was found and the Yorktown sailed for Uoilo, from ', which place her commander cabled to Admiral Dewey his theories that- the .iThilippinos 'had captured , or sunk the i boat or that, the Sjaniards had rescued the American party. A scouting 'party of American troops today found a rebel skirmish line mofe than a mile long east of Malolos. A sharp fusillade followed, but no losses were sustained., Briigadier General Charles King, who has been taken suddenly ill and who is unable to continue in command of his brigade, has been relieved -of further duty and has been ordered to return to the United States on the first trans port sailing from here for home. PRESENT ARMY SUFFICIENTLY LARGE. Washington, April 19 A conference held- at the White house today between the president. Secretary Alger, Secre tary Long awl Adjutant General Cor bin, resulted in the confirmation of the original decision of the administration .to refrain at present from availing it self of the authorization conferred by congress to organize a volunteer army of U5.000 soldiers in addition to the present regular army. '. General Otis' latest cablegram de scriptive of the conditions in the Phil- . ippines was carefully considered, and it was concluded to accept his esti mate of the military needs of the case, so that as he has already indicated that .his present army is sufficient for the purpose he has -in view, the de cision is tantamount to a resolve to avoid recourse to the additional vol- unteers. THIRTY THOUSAND TROOPS FOR THE PHILIPPINES. A cablegram was sent to General Otis, however, called forth by the ne cessity for withdrawing the state vol unteers from the Philippines; a'gain asking him whether he would need more men after he has received the re inforcements now n the way to Ma ' nila or under orders to embark as soon as transportation" can be secured. Otis now has a force believed to aggregate about 22,000 effective men. Secretary Alger informed -him that the troops how on the way "'and to . be ordered there would give him an army of about - 30,000 men after allowing for the re turn of the state volunteers. This, is believed at the war department to meet all of the needs "of the- summer season. It is intended to withdraw one regiment from Porto Rico and to send three regiments now in this-country to the Philippines as soon as they can be equipped and transported thiere, though it is not believed that they will reach Manila for two or three months. I t is also stated that the conditions -In Cuba are such that it is quite probable some troops can, be withdrawn from that Island for service in (the Philip pines. . The matter of returning the volun- the Officials-Report on Lavvton's teers was also discussed, The depart- monf is arraneine for their return to ,the united States as soon as tne 7- - neces- traristxrtation can. be secured. To General Otis has been left the eelec tion pt the organizations - to be sent home flrst and.it is expected that he wiU mlow plan ne has outlined of relieving first the men who have been .the longest in the islands. ALL. STATE TROOPS OUT OF CUBA. . IV dSlllIlKlUU, J.. -J-ar jji-irwi-,' tion at the war department is that all the state volunteers who went to Cuba are now away from the island. Some of -them are on board ship, and will arrive in this country In a few days. The only volunteers remaining in Cuba are the immuhes at Santiago and they will be brought home as soon as the Tenth cavalry arrives at that place. IMPORTANT CAPTURE BY DETEC TIVES. Probably -the most important capture in the history of the secret iservlce was made yesterday In Philadelphia by Chief John E. Wilkie and his agents, when they arrested Arthur Taylor and Baldwin S. Bredell, the makers of the famous counterfeit "Monroe head" $100 silver certificate. These arrests , were followed today by the capture in Lan caster, Pa., of-William M. Jacobs arid William L. Kendig", two prominent ci gar manufacturers, and James Burns, . who was in Jacobs' employ. There were also captured the original plate from which the silver certificates were print ed, a new 5100 counterfeit plate, and a I new $50 mate, arid also three sets of riates for -ithe printing of counterfeit the new .1100 note and the $50 note were found in Philadelphia. The officials nave taken possession of the factories of the cigar makers, and have also, at tached their bank account. Taylor ana Bredell, it is said, were captured while actually at work on the new plates". They are young men wbo were em ployed in Philadelphia by different firms, but some time ago started in business for themselves. They are said to be expert engravers and never De fore have been under suspicion. The men will be brought before the United States commissioner and undoubtedly will be brought to trial at the earliest possible' ' moment. They are said to have confessed today that not less than $10,000 of the famous notes were put into circulation. The: warrants for the arrest of Ja cobs, his two book-keepers Henry Braillier and Simon Kleinordlinger; W. L. Kendig, and his foreman, James Burns, "John Doe," and "B. F. Zer cher," were sworn out by United States Oommisioner Henry F. Edmunds, of Philadelphia. . Secret Service Agent John V. Wilkie, accompanied by a dozen secret service detectives, came here this morning. Chief Wilkie; first issued attachments on the Ful'ton National bank, the Farmers' National bank-and the Nor thern National bank on the deposits of Jacobs In these institutions, ambntirig to $25,000. Jacobs was then placed under-arrest, and, later, all those named above, with the exception of "John Doe" and "B. F. Zoreher,"' these latter names being undoubtedHy fictitions.. The accused were taken before Unit ed States Commissioner B.-'F. Mont gomery and waived a hearing. The commissioner fixed Jacobs' bail at $45, 000 and that of Kendig and Burns at $25,000 each. Kendig was -released on bail tonight, but Jacobs and Burns were sent. to jail and will be taken to Philadelphia tomorrow morning. The George'Saxton Murder Trial Canton, April 19.-The defence in the trial of Mrs. lieorge today attempted 1 to introduce evidence concerning Sax- , ton's relations with other women. The i court barred. out all such testimony ex- : cept in regard to Mrs. Althouse. j This, it is believed, will have a ten- , dency to shorten the trial. ! Prosecuting Attorney Pomerene can- 1 not find in the court records the depo sitions of Mrs. George and two women j in Hanoveron,' which were taken in Mr. George's case against Saxton for damages, for the alienation of the af fections of George's wife. Mr. Pomerene claims Attorneys Sterling and Wei ty, for the defence, have them and he has appealed to the court to have the pa pers brought into the court. Seventeen more witnesses were called today. ' It is thought the defence will close this ! week. Pneumonia, la grippe, coughs, colds, croup and whooping-cough readily v-inl t rx i t c AT inn to, frin cr furo TTon this. rcmPdv in iHm and savo a." anrA tor's bill or the undertaker's. R. R. Bellamy. . Chairman Jours Not to Resign ' Atlantic City, N. J., April 19. United States Senator J.' K. Jones, of . Arkan sas, chairman of' the democratic na tional committee, denied this evening the.published statement that he. intend ed resigning the chairmanship of the committee. The senator -expects to visit Carlsbad, Germany, for his health1. He is arranging' to go abroad within the next two weeks. It you suffer from tenderness of full ness on the right side, pains under shoulder-blade, constipation, bilious ness, sick-headache, and feel dull, heayy and sleepy your liver is torpid and" congestion. DeWitt's Little Early Risers will cure you promptly, pleas antly and permanently by removing the congestion and causing the bile ducts to open, and flow naturally. They are good pills. R. R. Bellamy. Spain Not to Reconstruct Her Navy London, April 20. The Madrid cor respondent of The Daily Mail says: "There is no' present' likelihood of the, reconstruction of the navy.. The ordi nary estimates will be presented to the new cortes and if the country's finan ces are found to' permit,- supplemental estimates. Will: follow, the funds raised by the latter to be devoted first to the improvement of the coast defense." Telegraphing Without Wires Notre Dame, Ind., April 19: Profes sor Green used the Marconi system with greater success today than in any previous trials. This afternoon he tele graphed one and one-half miles without the tise of wires. This is the fifth day of the experiments. Nancy Hanks IIa a Colt Boston, April 19. The Journal will state today that Nancy Hanks (2.04) has a foal by Meddler, the well-known thoroughbred. The foal is a filly. Complete Arrangement made for Ac commodation, at moderate Term, or all Who Hay Attend Charleston, S. C. April 19. The com mittee on Information has prepared an official statement as to the accommo dation that can be furnished during the Confederate reunion, which takes place in Charleston, May 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th. The statement shows that the committee is prepared to fur nish board and lodging to 40,000 visi tors at very reasonable rates. The ac commodations are much betten than those usually offered on such crowded occasions by any city, because Char lestonians, realizing the need of sus taining a long enjoyed reputation for hospitality, have thrown dpen their homes for the entertainment of the vis itors. The prices that will be charged during the ' reunion are very reason able and any attempt at extortion will be given publicity enough to make it ineffectual. The prices arranged for by the committee -are as follows: Lodg ing and three meails $1 to $2.50 per day; lodging,, breakfast and supper, $1 to $1.50 a day: lodging and breakfast, 75 cents to $1 a day; lodgings in par ties of from four to fifty in room or hall 50 cents to $1. Dormitories for men have been opened at convenient points about the city, w,here sleeping quarters can be secured at 50 cents a night. At some of them breakfast will be served at the cost of 50 cents. For the accommodation of ladies only, all the public school buildings with every convenience will be converted in com fortable dormitories. They will be in charge of committee from the ladies' auxiliary association day and night. The charge for quarters will be 50 cents per night. Breakfast will also be furnished for 50 cents and light lunches can be had from 10 cents to 25 cents at all hours of the day. All who intend visiting: the city dur ing the reunion should apply by mail or in person to Chairman R. P. Evans, of the committee on information, and thus secure comfortable, places at the scheduled prices. The committee on restaurants, in ad dition to the large hotels' and boarding houses, prepared for furnishing 18,000 meals a day at an" average cost of 35 cents a meal. These temporary restau rants will furnish good meals and will be located at convenient points about the city. -There will be no' lack of ac commmodations and at reasonable prices. - .In addition to the accommoda tions which will be provided by the committee on informatton at the rates named the .confederate executive com mittee will provide absolutely free quarters and food for 2,000 old confed erate soldiers. QUAY'S IJEFRAT .The Senatorial Contest Orer The Joint Convention or the Pennsylvania Les Islature Adjourns Harrisburg, April 19. The great bat tle for the United States senatorship ended today without an election, and unless Governor Stone calls an extra session, at which there should be an election, Pennsylvania will have" only one representative in the United States senate during the next two years. Af ter the taking of the ballot in j05nt convention a motion was offered by Mr. adopted, that a vote of thanks be ten dered the officers and that the conven tion adjourned sine die. The legislature will adjourn finally at noon tomorrow, j There was no change in today's voting, I the friends of ex-Senator Quay stand ; ing by him and the anti-Quay repub ; lieans by B. F. Jones, of Pittsburg, while . the democrats cast their vote tor ! George A. Jenks, who has been their . candidate since the deadlock began- ' The senatorial contest began on Jahu ; ary 17th. On that day Senator Quay received his highest votev 112 senators : and representatives casting their bal .; lots for him. This was thirteen less ' than the number necessary to a choice. ; and he never came nearer an election i during' -the more than three months' struggle.- No such bitter political con test has probably ever before been .! waged in this country. The, fight has : been distinctly on Quay and -anti-Quay lines, and both sides had numerous representatives here at all times keep ing a olose watch on the members and on each other. Both sides promise that the contest for supremacy will be -carried into every county in the state , and waged incessantly until final su- puremacy is assured, j The seventy-ninth ballot, the last , to be taken for a United States senator ture" reHed: at the present session of the leeisla- Quay 93. Jenks S5. Jones, 69; total vote 247, necessary to a choice 124, paired or not voting 6. If you have piles, cure them. No use undergoing horrible operations that simply remove the results of the disease without disturbing the disease itself. Place your confidence in DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. It has never failed to cure others; it will not fail to cure you. R.R. Bellamy. The Beef Court Pre pari us Its Keport WashingtonApril 19. The Wade court of inquiry was engaged today io going through the testimony which has accumulate' as the result of the three months' investigation! and in the prep aration of the report of its findings. I The report will be comparatively brief, jibut the .work of collating the essential I facts is a task of. no-small magnitude, j and will require several days' time. 1 There is a unanimous .determination on the Part of the members of the court to dispose of the subject with the ' greatest possible dispatch, and the j statement was made today that it was ! possible that a finding might be re- 1 ported before the close of the week. Colonel Davis recorder of the court, said today that more witnesses might be called and their examination would delay the final conclusion, but he hoped' that this would not be deferred to any great extent. There are some reports still to be read, but these will be taken up when they will not consume much of the court's time. Argumeut In the Lake City Caae Charleston, S. C.,. April 19. The ar gnrncnt in the Lake City case occupied both sessions -of the United States cir cuit court here today. J. P. K. Bryan opened the case for the government. His address, which continued for four hours, was a terrible arraignment of the crime of lynching and of the pris oners at the bar. During the ' course of it, he declared that human life is cheaper in South Carolina than 4 cent cotton. He accused the defendants of the Lake City lynching and their friends of having mutilated public rec ords in order to protect and shield the prisoners. George S. Legare replied for the de fence. He declared that President Mc Kinley himself laid the foundation for the crime bv axmointment of a. neero j to . office at Lake City. He protested ; that the defendants were guiltless and he attacked the witnesses for the pros ecution most t. vigorously. Mr. Legare was still spedjting when the hour of adjournment arrived. Driven Ont of the County : (Special to The Messenger.) Raleigh, N. C, April 19. Claude Dockery received a telegram today, stating that T. W. Steen, who had been engaged to take depositions In the ease of Dockery against "Bellamy at Lilesville, and. his clerk, bad been awested for violation of the smallpox? ordinance, fined $25 and ejected from the county. ' Illllfi'f 11 JHill Trying to Get Evidence in His Contest. THE HEARING IN RALEIGH ft. ft. Russell on the WitneM Stand. Ex-Chief of Police Melton to Testify Today Tne Latter Declines to be In terviewedReport of tne State Insure ance Commissioner Recommenda tions of Committee Examining Agri cultural Collese. (Special to The Messenger.) Raltigh, N. C, April 19. Congress man John D. Bellamy arrived today to be present at thei taking of testimony n the election contest of Oliver H. Dockery againlst-him. Th.e .investtiga tioft began at nloon in the federal court room. Charles M. Busbee appeared as Bel lamy's counsel. The, first witness was R. B. Russell, of Maxton, chairman of the republican committee of the Sixth district. He testified that there was intimidation of negro voters before and on election day; that "red shirts" ter rorized them by nightly raids and warnings not to go to the pollsr Bus bee objected to the above evidence. Mr. Best, who is taking the depositions, said he could not pass upon the com petency of the evidence, but wonld take down all of it. Russell said he did not vote for Russell for governor, as the latter was his personal enemy, and he had sworn he would never vote for him. All the afternoon was devoted to cross-examination of R. B, Russell, Busbee, counsel for Bellamy, trying to break the effect of Russell's testimony by suggesting that the latter's incom petency as chairman of the Sixth, con gressional district, the vote of the Croa tan Indans and the alienation of Dock ery's friends caused Dockery's defeat. The deposition of ex-Chief of Police Melton will probably be taken tomor row. The only member of the clan on the scene to give testimony is Stand ard Keeper HarrissJ Melton looks bur dened with the sorrows of all the ages. Xour correspondent asked him if he wished to make a statement for the benefit of the Wilmington people. He surlily said: "No," and turned his back. The governor and Mrs. Russell and Auditor Ayer and Major and Mrs. Charles L. Davis went to Southern Pines this afternoon. The governor speaks there tonight. The report on the insurance busi ness in North Carolina last year, com- joner. Toung, shows life premium re ceipts to be $1,500,000 and fire premium receipts $1,200,000. There were 141 com panies licensed last year. So far, nine ty-six have filed applications,, but only forty-one have complied completely with the new law and been licensed. Only two companies appear to be kick ing about the Craig bill. Out of forty two licensed four are new companies. Under a section of the new Jaw all companies in which risks are reissued must also have North Carolina license and this Commissioner Young says Will bring in twelve or fifteen companies. May tst a list of all companies author ized to do business will be published. President Alderman, of the universi ty, is here and says 'Charles L. "Van Noppen presents a life size statue - of Thomas H. Benton to the university. He also says that a great amount of work in many improvements is in prog ressa $25,000 alumni buildingrthe $15, 000 Car dormitory and a complete sys tem of waterworks, costing $75,000. Water comes from Boilings creek, a mile distant. '" The special committee to investigate the Agricultural and Mechanical col lege did a hard day's work. It examin ed each member ' of the faculty, ask ing for suggestions of improvement 6f departments. Then it inspected the buildings and dined with the students. It adopted some resolutions which de clare vacant the places held by two (republican and populist) members of the faculty Professor Emery, profes sor of agriculture and agriculturist at the experiment station, and Professor Butler, bursar and professor of Eng lish. It recommended to the full board that the position as instructor of mathematics held by Professor Wright, fusionist, be declared vacated, and recommended that a democratic watch man replace the present fusionist. May 2nd the committee meets. Then it will make some changes as to clerks at the experiment station. Second Call of Supreme Court Dock it (Special to The Messenger.) Raleigh, N. C, April 19. Cases at the end of the supreme court docket will be called next Tuesday and Wed nesday (immediately after concluding the call of the few cases from ithe Twelfth district) as follows: State vs. Height, from Durham; States vs. Or- rell, from Guilford; State vs. Lucas, from Guilford; State vs. Tew, from Sampson; State vs. Chaffin, from For syth; Collins vs. Pettitt, from Halifax; Collins vs. Bryan, from Halifax; Wright vs. Railroad, from Northamp ton; Williams vs. Scott, from Warren; Pass vs. Brooks, from Person; Kelley vsv McNeill, Trom Chatham; Trollinger vs. Railroad, from Alamance; Norwood vs. Pratt, .from Orange; Hardison vs. Hall, from Granville; Smith vs. Rail road, from Sampson. Carolina Defeats Koauoke (Special to The Messenger.) Chapel Hill, N. C, April 19. Carolina defeated Roanoke college, of Virginia, today in an errorless game by the handsome score of 16 to 1. Carolina held down Roanoke until the last in ning, wnen sne scored one run on a long 'hit to. centre and play home. Batteries Carolina, Winston and Graves; Roanoke, Weddington' and Balthis. Carolina made fourteen hits, Roanoke three. Strike-outs Winston o, vveaamgxon 4. xne features were Woodard's, Allison's and Rogers': play, ing and Winston's pitching, for Caro lina; Foxe's centre field for Roanoke. People who have once taken DeWitt's -Larue ariy Risers will never have anything else. They are th "famous I little pms' for torpid liver and all ir regularities' or the system,- R. R. Bel lamy. Hfl i I Enforced by Raleigh Au thorities. WALKING SMALLPOX CASES The Police in Search of Two Such Pa tientsDecision of State Treasurer as to Dispensary Taxes Tne Base Ball Tax Investigation of the Agrlcul tnral Collese by Committee of Trus tee SmalJpoxInfeeted Houses to be Burned. Messenger Bureau. Raleigh, N. C, April 19. ' The state treasurer decided today that under the new revenue act, though its terms are contradictory, all taxes derived! from dispensaries go to the county and not to the state. He says the last provision so requires and is mandatory, being like a codicil to a iwill. ' . .. The. attorney general writes the state treasurer: "It seems that all Jase ball games to which any admission fee is charged are liable to tax, no matter what the purpose for which such ad mission, fee is charged." Your corre spondent heard; J. C. L. Harris, one of Governor Russell's counsel say that this did not apply to college or school games. That is a question. The same law was in force in 1897,, enacted by the fusionists, but no tax was then col- lected. The state superintendent of public instruction left today for Elizabeth City' to inspect the negro normal pchools there and at six ot'her points. Professor M. C. Noble will joim him and accompany him on the tour. Next week E. C. Beddiingfleld, cor poration commissioner, will have to answer the complaint of D. H. Abbott, who seeks to get his place on the com mission. The case comes up in Wake court. The supreme court will no doubt advance the case. The members of the corporation com mission will be at WSlmi-igtot- to morrow, so as to be present during the session of the inter-state commerce commissoin there. Compulsory vaccination; began here today. Last night the doctors were at work until a late hour. The people are thoroughly scared, which is exactly the proper state of mind.. There is a rush to be vaccinated. The negroes who are in hiding with the disease are the real menace. There are now two "walking cases," who are avoiding arrest, one having been, at large since Saturday. Judge Hoke decides that James A. Bryan is legally the president of the Atlantic and North Carolina railroad. D. M. Patrick - appeals. The supreme court will advance the case on Bryan's motion. The special committee of the trustees of the Agricultural and, Mechanical College is at work here, making inves tigation with a view to partial reorgan ization of the faculty, etc. A. Q. Hol- liday desires re-election, as president. Augustus Leazar says he is no candi date for that position and does not want it. w. L. Primrose, of Raleogh, has been for weeks quite prominently spoken of in connection, with the posi tion. 1 Day after tomorrow the president of the Baptist female university here will be elected. It appears that the man is agreed on, though the trustees decline to intimate who he will be. Outlar Lee arrived here today to ar range for the performance of the Paint and Powder Club" here this week at the Academy of Music. Haywood Williams, a daring negro burglar, who had committed a number of crimes here, was capturled yesterday m Portsmouth and was brought here last night It may be that some houses here which are centers of smallpox infec tion will be burned. Out of one house six people with smallpox have been taken. The negroes cannot understand why smallpox has attacked no white people. Brick making at the penitentiary has at last "been resumed1. About fifty fed eral convicts will be employed in the brick yards. A. B. Andrews, Julian S. Carr, W. C. Stronach and John A. Ramsey are appointed by Governor Russell direc tors of the soldier's home. Two Suits Against tne Government Washington), April 19.---The Atlantic Contracting Company today Instituted two suits im the court of claims against the United States to recover balance in excess of $250,000, claimed to be due to it for work done in the improvement of Savannah, harbor and Cumberland sound in Georgia and Florida, The onrvti-aotw wirf.h h. mmnnnv vor. oni behalf of the government by Cap tain O. M. Carter, of the corps of engi neers. The contracting company claims- to have vigorously prosecuted! its work for a year, or until October, .1897, when conltmuation was suspended because the government! was in. arrears in its pay ments and there was no appropriation from which to make payment, Con gress appropriated $450,000 for the work in 1898, tout the disbursing omcers of the government withheld the amount claimed by the contractors to be due them. The contracting company avers that it is ready upon' the payment of the amounts due to it for the work already performed to proceed with the improve ments and fully perform its contracts. Turned Over to the Tobacco Trust St, Louis, April 19. At a meeting between the-directors of the Liggett & Myers Company and representatives of the American. Tobacco Company,, Pres ident M. C. Wetmore resigned as pres ident and director of the company and vice president CL E. Hallowell was electted to succeed Mm as president. S. T. 'McCorrnick also resigned as a di rector. It.. B. Dulan, of the Drummond branch, and Paul Brown, of the Brown Tobacco Company (branch, were elect ed to the vacancies in the board Of di rectors. '. i y i&BSOXUTEiy : m m a--- m -,--- - ', m Makes the food more delicious and wholesome ROYAL BAKIwaOWQgR try.. Mr YORK. HSsB9-qiiic-ap THE PROSECUTION CLOSES Its Case in tne Indictment of eSenaJ tor Quay (Philadelphia, April 19. Unexpected ly to almost every person interested, the prosecution in the trial of ex-United States Senator Qauy. for conspiracy closed its case today, after nine days of argument, clashes of counsel, and tes timony largely of an expert nature. The end came at 2 o'clock, just one hour before the usual hour of adjourn ment, and, after a brief consultation among counsel for the defence and Judge Biddle, the latter adjourned court until tomorrow, in order that Mr. Quay's lawyers might have time to con sider what steps they shall take with respect to the presentation of their side. It was stated that the question of enter ing demurrers to the prosecution's evi dence or proceedings with the taking ofHestimony will be decided by the de fence's counsel tonight. From the evi dence already presented it is apparently evident that the commonwealth de pends largely for conviction upon the testimony of its expert, Meyer Golds mith, as to his interpretation of the ac counts' in the "red book" audi ' other books of the People's bank, and 1 upon the jury's opinion of the books, papers, lettersj telegrams and checks offered in evidence. The contention of the defence in ar gument and cross examination has been that the calculations of Mr. Goldsmith are not borne out by the books, but, on the other 'hand, show that Mr. Quay did not use state money, nor receive interest oni state deposits, and that whatever loans he received were made in the customary manner and backed by sufficient collateral. Today's proceedings were devoid of sensational features. Mr.. Goldsmith's cross examination was concluded and re-direot examination was." begun by Mr. Rothermel. The points brouhgt out by him were that the cash account and interest account of the bank were deficient by the ommission of certain sums received as interest; ,-that it was customary to designate call v loans by initials instead of names. Upon the question of Mr. Quay's bal ances in the deposit account from May 1896 to October 1897, Mr. Goldsmith said: "In 1896, on June 23rd, the bal ance was $2.56; on November 24th $2,777.66; on November 28tlh, again $2.56; in 1897 on January 7th, 50 cents; on October 26th $10,000.50; and on Oc tober 27th 50 cents at which it remain ed until the end of the month. - Those are all the variations from April 30th, 1896 to October 31st, 1897. : Base Ball V Baltimore 0, New York 6. Baltimore, April". Doheny's pitch ing was unsolvable to the Oriole bats- men today, ana a siiul-uul n.ii.cvi. New York again played championship ball in the field, and while Miller's pitching would have won an ordinary game, the visitors were too fast at all points for the locals. Attendance l,4tb. The score: R. H. E. Baltimore ....0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 t -New York ...4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 06 9 0 Batteries: Miller and Robinson; uo- heny and Warner. Umpires, Hunt ana Connolly. Time, i:w. Washing-ton 2, Philadelphia 16. Washington,; April 19. Philadelphia had a. walk-over today. The Senators evidently were out-classed by most of the other league cluhs, especially in battinsn makins their games uninter esting-. The pitching of Killen and Dun kle was wholly ineffective against the visitors. Dunkle replaced Killen at tne end of the fourth inning. Attendance 1.000. The score: R. H. E. Washington .0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 02 8 2 Philadelphia 20213201 516 24 Z Batteries: Killen, Dunkle and Mc Guire and Farrell; Wheeler and Mc Farland. Umpires, Emslie and Betts. Time, 2:05. Louisville 3, Chicago 8. Louisville, April 19. Woods was a puzzle to the Orphans until the eighth inning, wnen they woke up and " bat ted out a victory. Griffith was remov ed from the. game by Umpira Burns in the fourth inning for disputing a de cision Attendance 1,800. The score: R 1 1 E Louisville .. ..0 1 0 i 0 1 0 0 03 1 6 Chicago 0 0000005 38 13 0 Batteries: Woods1 and Kittridge, Griffith, Callahan and Donahue. Um pires, Burns and Smith. Time, 1:55. Cincinnati 3, Pittsburg 3. j Cincinnati, April-19. A balk by Brei tenstein in the sixth inning gave the Pirates jtwo runs. i-The locals tied the score in the same inning and neither side scored after that. The game was called at the end of the twelfth inning on account of darkness. Attendance 2,400. The score: R. H. E. 'Cincinnati ..0 0100200000 0-3 6 1 Pittsburg ..1000020000003 12 5 Batteries: Breitenstein and Peitz; Leever and Bowermam Umpire, Swart wood and Warner. Time, 2:45. Boston 7, Brooklyn 0. Boston, Mass., April 19. The Na tional League base ball, season in this city opened this afternoon when the Champions met the new Brooklyn club and shut them out for the second time since the season opened. The visitors ind only nce dld a Brooklyn man reach third base. The home team, open- P On Kennedy in lively fashion, n1 ln ln lnlra ras ne was renev I ed by McFarland, who .pitched a good game. Owing to tthe immense number of spectators who encircled the field, ground rules were enforced, each bat ter being allowed a base for a hit into the crowd- Attendance 12,000. The score: R, H. E.' Boston ... 3 3 0 0 0 0 1 Ox 7 13 1 Brooklyn O00O0'00M 5 2 Batteries: Nichols and Bergen; Ken nedy, McFarland and Smith. Umpires, Gaffney and Andrews. Time, 2:15. T.ft'He nAPlwtpfl siratchps nnrt wounds frequently result in blood pols- oning. Better heal them quickly with DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, a thor oughly anti-septic application with a ' record of always curing piles, old ul : cers, sores, cuts, wounds and skin dis j eases. R. R. Bellamy. The Spaniards Refuse to Surrender Barcelona, April 19. El Diario eulo gizing the Spanish garrison, consisting of a captain two lieutenants, a doctor and forty-eight men,' who had been de fending Baler against the Philippinos, says: "Geueral Rios recently sent Captain Olmedo to order the garrison to evacuate, as Baler no longer be longed to Spain. Olmedo, after great difficulties, got within fifty, metres of thei 'house 5n which the Spaniards were fortified. He managed, however, to de liver his instructions, but the garrison simply continued to fire from its forti fied quarters, and Captain Olmedo was compelled to return to Manila without reply. feuRE - Monday, April It-Saturday, April 22 Special Sales Week R E HDER'S Fonrtlx Street. . Grandest Bargains Ever Offered. Read Cir- . : culars For Prices. Car fare paid on purchases of $2.00 and up. Goods Delivered Promptly. Store Open Until 9 p. m. " EEMEMBER--ONE WEEK ONLY ! MONDAY, APRIL 1 7 TO 22 -WILIi BARGAIN WEEK vr- THE C. W. POLVOGT CO.'S No. 9 North Front Street. SECURE HAND BILL, FOR LIST OF BARGAINS. ALL BARGAINS WILL BE CASH. - " REMEMBER THE PLACE, DATE AND TERMS. THE O. W. POLVOGT CO. Originators of Bargain Sales. NOTICE EXTRAORDINARY Mrs. G. Johnson, the expert demonstrator of "Her Majesty's Corset" will fill a special one week's engagement at my store ' commencing ' - . . . . April 17th and ending April 22nd Mrs. Johnson will be glad to explain the merits of this Celebrated Corset and give fittings, thus illustrating its su- . periprity over others. I wish it understood that ladies will : not be expected to purchase a Corset after a fittingis niadtf unless they so desire . '. '' i "Her Majesty's Corset" is not the cheapest but the best 'HER MAJESTY'S CORSET" in Pit, Wear and Comfort is Unsurpassed. It is worn by Well Dressed Women, Endorsed by Physicians and Modistes. SEE D WHEAT SEED VERY FINEST QUALITY We Keep Constantly at Lowest (Market Prices. SPECIAL BARGAINS IN NEW RICE The Worth A. David & Co.'s Business Methods Approved by the Public. Every day brings us fresh proof of our suecess-old customers return to us with, confidence. New Patrons tell us Mr. So-and-So recommend . ed them to try us and bo on, until we have a mighty ocean of trade. Any one to drop into our store during a busy, rush will find repre sentatives from all the nearby towns and suburbs making their pur chases with a confidence, either from their personal knowledge or ' through the introduction of their friends. gh-Grade Tailoring depends on the well-disciplined, intelligent- tailor who puts it together . more than it does on the cloth or the cutter. . He puts th lasting life and brains into it TJio Vioaf- ruff-, -no js s - tt. k- n v - - .b.& V- AO.Uw 'V J U17 lUAA. ers, We've told you the secret of this store's surceases in made-to measure, but, it's history. The business here is brisk, satisfactory and increasing. We show the best of stuffs. Our prices are popular. Stylish Spring Clothing, Men's Suits, $5.00 to $20.00. Stylish Spring Clothiner. Bov'r Suits. II ftn tn MOM tv-,' ri ,rtii-.- -k.. 1 ' w F T ' 'j fcw u . w r w Ma wAAWw CbUVUb WW Ing in to look it Is no trouble for us to show goods. If you don't buy the first time you may some other time. A. DAVID & CO Front and. Princess Streets. - IT'S ASTONISHING I ! What a nice suit of clothes can money. Those Men's All Wool Suits at 47.50 are tremendous values, i - ''' - 5 . : . ''! and when it comes to Boy's and Childrens' Suits, mothers express surprise at finding such splendid qualities at the ridiculously low prices we are selling. them for. All new, nobby, genteel etyles, well made and nicely 'trimmed Military, Russian Blouse, Vestee, Middy . - and the "Rough Rider" Suits for little fellows are novelties thia i season and we show them In a variety of patterns. ' . Suits Made to Measure at $25.00 MUNSON & CO. BE- A. D. BEOWN, WILMINGTON, N. O. OATS on Hand Fresh Goods Company. be procured here for so little
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