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i t r. VOL. XII. NO. 135 WILMINGTON N. C, THURSDAY, JUNE 8, lb99. PRICE 5 CENTS. i - OU R To Make! the United Power in the STRATEGIC AND COMMERCIAL Value to us of the Philippine Islands Pointed Out by lion. John Barrett. Upon the Policy Pursued Depends-Our Future Position The Change in Attitude of Eastern Nations Toward the United - States Already Marked The Immense Field for Investment" and Development in the Philippines. ' Chicago, June 7. Hon. John Barrett, outweigh the bad, 'that there is much minister to Siam during the Cleveland P and promise in their make-up 1 . . . , , and that, in comparison with other administration and who has traveled-1 Asiatic people, they are above the av extensively in' the east, was given a erage. While not as industrious or complimentary dinner at the ' Union League Club tonight, and by request, spoke about the Philippines and their importance, commercially and strate gically, to the United States. He said in part: ' "I cannot overestimate "the import ance of the subject before us. We are face to face in the Pacific and far east with a. situation of immeasurable possibilities. Upon our policy depends our position in. that great ocean, where by the hand of God, by destiny and by fortune, it is intended that we should be first, but where, if we fail , to seize and develop our opportunities, we may hot only become forever sec ond, but come trailing along behind Great Britain, Russia, Japan" and Ger many, and even France. It is an "issue of the hour. It is now or never. If we weaken one iota, we give an en trance for the wedge that will destroy the-unity of policy and integrity of principle which alone can bring Us suc- ; cess. " - . "While I am not an enthusiast or a deft weaver of false phantasies, I am, from long association with the section which I am discussing, deeply impress- ed by the extent of our opportunities, : the war path and are sending a dele the gravity of, our present responsibili- ; &ation to invite Prince Clarence to ties. and the necessity of meeting the . , . . situation with courage, hope and per- ! head the rising, which, it is added, sistency, -with' the absolute belief that will probably receive financial support the' reward will be" sufficient to far., from the foreign residents of the Mos outweigh the cost, - k - ' nltA J. l . tyci C CLSXVtTU HAL H CIO HH n HL ; signal result of the late war with ! Spain, . I would say .it was one which j had amply repaid all the difficulties brought upon us by the assumption of sovereignty of the Philippines. It is simply this: It has suddenly and un expectedly made us the first power of the Pacific. Before the war and 'before we took t'he Philippines not from con quest, but from moral responsibility we could not contest that position with either Great Britain or even. Japan. We were then not a power in the far east. We were nothing more .than what could be rightly termed a 'little' power. Prom Bangkok to Pekin our ministers . and our consuls' were everywhere ham pered by our lack of national influence; by the little actual respect teit tor us i by oriental statesmen and by the con- i stant evidence that what America said, I could or would do, cut but little or no T figure in Asiatic politics or commerce. . Formerly, as I traveled up and down ' the coast, visiting- both political and ; .commercial- capitals, I was always de pressed by the indications of our seem- ing insignificances.'; When I madft my last Journey in December to these same points I was astonished to note the mighty change that had been worked since' Dewey sailedt' into 'Manila and de stroyed the Spanish fleet. I . found America, American influence and Amer ican trade everywhere the "first, con sideration. AVhether discussing matters vith native statesmen or foreign diplo mats, or leading 'business men, or de voted missionaries',' at dinner parties or jn the club, or . in,' f he street with com mon, everyday natives and coolies, I "found the orie sensible tangible thought tnat had to do with forengners to be What is: America, going to do, what will be her policty, which way will her in fluence be thrown?. ' "But this is not all. There is the practical and commercial -side of it, which appeals 'to. us all for commerce is the life's blood of nations. While formerly it was most difficult to arouse interest in American products and to get European or. native houses to han- die American imports, now all is chang--ed, and there is a 'grand movement all along the line from Java to Japan in : favor of American interests. These same native .and j foreign firms want , American connections, and wish to han dle American goods. FUTURE OF -MANILA "Manila occupies- undeniably a strong place for both trade and stragetic pur poses, and under i the progressive ad ministration of the United States she has a brilliant opportunity ghich can not be hidden and may yet prove a worthy rival, not only of Singapore and Hojng Kong, tut also of Shanghai and Yokohoma, in the vast commercial, exchanges of the far east. . - "Manila is the most central city of Uhe entire Asiatic Pacific coast from Si beria to Australia; more so even than Hong Kong and Shanghai, because it is on the direct route to Australia and nearer to' the great range of southern, Australia ports. This is not a mere advantage on. life: map, but an actual practical, favorable condition from the. way tides and routes run, as well as winds blow; and Manila's unique strengtlh of position is therefore not "'only commercial, but strategical. -"If ever it could be said that God physically fashions any part of this earth with a recklessly prodigal hand it could be said without exaggeration of the Philippine group. A richer iso lated land or group of islands, viewed comparatively as to area and popula tion, variety of agricultural, mineral and forest resources, undeveloped as well as those already improved, cannot b& found on this globe. In comparison with the opportunities afforded by oth ed Asiatic - countries, the Philippines provide more than their natural share of opportunities for the investment of capital for the development of Various enterprises. Not- one acknowledged au thority on the islands has yet come for ward with a less cheerful view of the situation than I have depicted. More over, -many a doubting Thomas, who ;has held the sixpence of climatic con siderations, and danger of 'The White Man's Burden' so near 'his eye that he could not see beyond, later, on a per sonal investigation ofthe field, not con fined to Manila, but. the great coun try back of it in Luzon and the other islands has frankly acknowledged his error and that here is one of the great -. -est undeveloped fields of investments : that remain outside the borders of the . United States. . "Holding and developing the Philip pines is not mere imperialism, not mere expansion in the popular use of those misleading terms, ibut taking legitimate advantage of a splendid material op portunity where unavoidable moral re sponsibility has compelled us to as sume the sovereignty of these rich An . tilles of t'he Orient. "The climate is not such as to inter fere with the investment of capital and . with providing an extensive market for ' American products, which in turn, will benefit far more people in the United States than any number which might seek the Philippines' as a place of resi - . dence. At the same time there is no great danger for Americans or foreign ers residing in the tropics who take care, of themselves. "After a careful study of the different tribes of the Philippine islands, and an intimate acquaintance through several . years of races of Asiatics, similar to : them in tendencies, habits, methods of life and ways of thinking, it 1b my hon est conviction that their good qualities OPPORTUNITY States the Leading JTar East. - thrifty as t'he Japanese, they compare favorably in intelligence and sobriety with the best of other Asiatics. I be lieve firmly that the masses of the peo ple are not turned against us with those feelings of hatred and revenge which we cannot overcome. When they fuliy understand that our intentions are honorable, that the recent conflict has not been justified from their standpoint, and that possibly they have been mis led by ambitious leaders, I ani confi dent they will readily accept any form of government we may institute. No greater misfortune could befall us than to have the Philippines a dumping ground for mercenary politicians. Here is our greatest danger, and if we can safely intrust native Philippinos with a goodly portion of the lesser offices for the ' administration of the interor, we will save ourselves from the greater of two evils." ITIOSQUITO INDIANS HEBBL Against Mcaraxuan Government. rrince uarence inviieu xo Assume 1 Command. Kingston, Ja., June 7. Mail advices from the Mosquito coast say the In dians there have ' rebelled against the government of Nicaragua, are taking Prince Clarence is not at Kingston. but he recently declared he would never break faith with the Britfsh government, preferring his easy retire ment here to active life as king of the Mosquito coast. Prince Clarence, otherwise Chief Clarence, the former ruler of the. Mos quito coast, is now about 25 years old. Some five years ago, as hereditary chief of the Mosquito coast territory, he cajhe into power over about 10,000 subjects. Nicaragua at that time had begun to encroach on the Mosquito territory and Chief Clarence resisted successfully; but the state of affairs which followed compelled the United States consul at Blueflelds, the prin cipal port and city of the Mosquito coast, to ask protection for the Amer icans there and Chief Clarence, after repeated defeats, was compelled- to seek refuge on board the United States cruiser Marblehead. In August, 1894, he landed at King ston, Ja., and'has since been a pen sioner ; of the British government, which formally exercises a protectorate over, the Mosquito coast. To Except Breadsiafts as Contraband. of War London, June 8. The Times, in an editorial discussing the proposal of the United States delegation at the peace conference to exempt private proper ty at sea from capture in time of war, says: ; "It must .be admitted that the pro posal represents a long and honorable position of American policy; but it would be impossible for England to ac cept such a suggestion, unless all the powers were prepared to bind them selves never again to treat foodstuffs as contraband of war, and, even then. no mere paper agreement would afford ! us adequate security in so vital a mat ter. If commerce is no longer to be attacked at sea, all the powers might largely reduce their naval armaments, but England must needs be the last to do so." Ready for the FlKht Tomorrow Mghn New York, June 7. Fitzshnmons and Jeffries have both eased up in their training for the big fight Friday night. They -are merely Zoing enough to keep them without danger of going stale. George Siler, the referee, today had a talk with Fitzslmmons on the inter pretation of the "clean br .k" clause of the articles. Fitdsimmons said he was quite satisfied with Siler's view that the men should step back one pace at the word "break" from, the referee af ter they had clinched. Siler will see Jeffries, tomorrow on the same subject and it is thought the Californian will readily agree to this arrangements A. 'ure for Consumption Columbqs, Ohio, June 7. At the meeting of the American Medical As sociation .today a sensational report was presented on the cure of consump tion by Francisque Crotte, of Paris. flr. Crotte has cured more than 1,000 apparently hopeless consumption cases. Hp now offers to treat, gratis, 500 con sumptives from the different states in the union.. He comes to America with the highest credentials from the most eiplnent physicians and the press of Eiirope. The treatment consists of in halations of formaldehyde vapor, transported directly through the tis sues by the aid of light tension static electricity. . The Hot Wave lu Europe London, June 7. A heat wave, simi lar to the one which is now affecting New York, prevails over Europe. Here the continuance of hot . weather so early in June almost breaks all rec ords: The thermometers in this city have been registering 88 in the shade, at the hottest time of the day, for five days past, and there have been sev eral deaths -from the heat. A commer cial traveler committed suicide yester day, saying: "I must get out of the world, I will suffocate." Senator Jones' Health iriucli Inn proved "Washington, June 7. A letter has been received here from Senator James K. Jones, of Arkansas, chairman of the national democratic committee, who went abroad some time ago for his health, in which he says he has been so greatly benefitted he now feels .better than he has for' the past ten years. To Demand Esterbaxev's Extradition Paris, June 7. The Matin says that the government has taken steps to de mand the extradition of Esterhazey. According to The Echo de Paris, General Zode will replace General Zur linden as military governor at Paris. "W. M. Gallagher, of Bryan, Pa., says: "For forty years I have tried various cough medicines. One Minute Cough Cure Is best of all." It relieves instant ly and cures all throat and lung trou bles, -coughs, colds, croup, whooping cough,, la grippe and pneumonia. R. R. Bellamy. . . THE HOT SPELL It Is Widespread and tbe End Not In Stent fflany Fatalities Washington, June 7. The maximum temperature today was 97, a degree hotter than yesterday. The thunder storm which had been, promised by the weather bureau as an interlude In the long hot spell, apparently, was no near er tonight than it was twenty-four hours ago. The city suffered intensely with the heat, but the absence of cas ualties Is considered, remarkable. There is still hope for a storm that will iclear the air, but that hope is beginning to grow more slender. j The general situation has improved on the north Atlantic coast. There was a drop of 32 degrees In twenty-four hours at Boston, and New York to night was reported 6 . dgerees cooler than yesterday. . On the other hand the maximum temperatures had risen at points south, Norfolk and Charlotte being each 98, Lynchburg 96 and Nashville and Chat tanooga each 94. Little relief is prom ised the country at large, except from local storms, all the indications being that the hot wave is as long lived as it is widespread. New York, June 7. Although the temperature was several degrees lower during the latter part of the day and a stiff, cooling breezy from the northeast started up tonight, the record of fatali-, ties today " exceeded by far those of' yesterday, in this "city and , vicinity. Altogether there were twenty-five deaths from the heat in the vicinity and ten of these victims were women. Aside from this, there were thirty-three prostrations, the victims of which are still in the city hospitals in a more or less serious condition. In New York alone, nineteen deaths were recorded up to 10 o'clock tonight; and. Hackensack, Neward, Plainfleld, Passaic and Morristown . each reported one death. One of the victims today was a suicide, who took his own life because of his sufferings from the heat. At the beginning of the day the ther mometer registered two or three de grees above that of yesterday. But as the day passed, the mercury slowly contracted, and the afternoon was sliehtlv cooler than yesterday. Between I 8 o'clock and 8:30 p. m. a" drop of 13 . degrees was recorded. riptrreeq New York, June 8. Three additional deaths and seven serious prostrations were reported after midnight. Philadelphia, June 7. The extraordi nary heat of the past few days con tinues unabated. The temperature reached 95 degrees today. The average temperature for the day was several degrees higher than yesterday. The humidity today was also unusually high. There were no deaths from the heat today, but more than twenty-five prostrations were reported. v CnFFEUEKlTB REUNION The First Day at Glen Echo-Addresses by Hon. John H. Alexander and Cor poral Tanner Washington, June 7. -The exercises at the confederate veteran's reunion at Glen Echo today were carried out in the presence of a small crowd. The first performance of interest was the dedication of the Glen Spring to the memory of Stonewall Jackson. Mrs. Buckner' pronounced the dedication in the presence of all the visitors at the grounds. The exercises at the ampitheatre in the evening were under the direction of Dr. Hyde, of Winchester, Va. Ad dresses were made by Corporal Tan ner and Hon. John H. Alexander. Prospect of War Between Nicaragua and Costa Blco j Memphis, Tenn., June 7. A special j to The Commercial Appeal from New tonight from Blueflelds via the steam ship Sunniva, which sailed from that port June 1st, Nicaragua and Costa Rica are on the brink of war. The Times-Democrat correspondent, under date of the Sunniva's sailing, writes: "The other day -when. General Torres left Blueflelds for the Interior via San Juan del Norte, with 165 scJdiers and forty-one prisoners, the Costa Rican authorities on, the San Juan river where that river passes through Costa Kican territory and up which stream t waa necessary to go in order to reach Managua, refused to allow ihe force to pass through. As a consequence the soldiers and passengers were left in Greytown and Torres went on into the interior to report the matter to Presi dent Zelyau. As yet no action has been taken. Troops and supplies, it is said, a-e being rushed to the border by both Costa Rica and Nicaragua. All kind3 of rumors are being circulated in Blueflelds." Sparks Hhe republican' congressional df le gations of Michigan and Kansas pledge their united support to Colonel Hen derson for speaker. Fire Wednesday afternoon at Dade City., Fla., . destroyed the Baptish church and two dwellings, causing a loss of $9,100, the total insurance being $4,200. Two negro boys convicted at Con way, S. C, of attempting to rape two white girls several months ago w;ere sentenced to life imprisonment. J. C. Dickson, a young married man, shot himself' in his home in Anderson, S. C, Wednesday morning. He was a bookkeeper. No cause is assigned for the act. Governor Tyler, of Virginia, has taken the final steps in the reorganiza tion of the state volunteers by issuing an order permitting the reorganization of fourteen companies of infantry. Colonel John Bell Bigger, for thir ty years clerk of the Virginia house of delegates and keeper of the rolls, died Wednesday, aged 70 years. Columbia university has conferred the degree of LL. D. on Governor Roosevelt, Captain E. B. ' Fuller, Seventh cav alry, has been ordered, to report in person to the governor of South Caro lina for -temporary duty pertaining to the preparation of rolls of rejected men who offered their services -to the United States during the Spanish American war. - " Scleutlsts Sbot as Spies Victoria, B. C, June 7. Kobe papers of May 16th contain the news that th fate of the party of scientU.'-s, missing for upwards of a month past, has been disclosed. According to these accounts, the scientists had landed near Tosane. on tlR Liao Tung peninsula, to pursue their Investigation in earthquake phe nomena, and mountain flora when they were made prisoners by Russian cav- aJry and shot as spies without the semblance of a trial. Their photograph ic and other scientific apparatus was destroyed. There were eleven profess ors in the party, one German savant, and ten native Japanese, whose homes were In Kobe and Tokio. The Japanese authorities will make a thorough in vestigation. What you want is not temporary re lief from piles, but a cure to stay cur ed. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures piles, ana they stay cured. Soothes and quickly heals old sores, scalds, cuts, burns, wounds and skin diseases. R. R. Bellamy. Indicted for Murder Washington, June 7. The grand Jury today returned two indictments against Dock. Newton Tharpe, the discharged volunteer soldier, who killed Aaron D, Bishop, one of his comrades of the Fifth lmmunes, a few nights ago. He is charged with murder and with as sault upon Officer Acton with intent to kill. '.-it 0s KB mi For President of Agri cultural College. A COMPLETE DEADLOCK Between Winston and Primrose Some Scattering Votes natter Postponed Until July Meeting A Watch Pre. sented to President Holllday Meet lns of tbe State Bankers' Association. Comparative Statement or Bank Be sources Showing Bapld Increase (Special to The Messenger.) Raleigh, N. C, .June 7. The trustees of the Agricultural arid Mechanical college here today, for the third time, attempted to elect a president, but nothing could be done, there being a. complete deadlock between George T. Winston and William S. Primrose. The trustees, therefore postponed the elec tion until July 5th,i .The last ballot tak en today was: Winston .1, Primrose 6, Professor Gore, of the state university, 2, A. Q. Blolliday 2. Nine votes were necessary to choice. W- H. S. Bur gwyn received one vote at an earlier ballot. It - is believed the board will between now and July : 6th make a search for a new man. A gold watch was today presented to President Holliday of the college by the faculty. Professor'D. H. Hill mak ing the address. The following list of special honors won by students wls announced: J. H. Birdson, agriculture, .horticulture; F. M. Foy, mathematics, surveying, elec tricity; C. H. Hughes, chemistry; A. S. Lyon, -electrical engineering; C. L. Mann, mathematics, civil engineering; O. K. W. Myers, history; E. L. Par-, ker, chemistry; E. G. Person, agricul ture, horticulture; F. E. Sloan, his tory, physics, civil engineering r A. T. Smith, electrical engineering, machine, shop; A. P. ; Steele, mechanical engi neering; M. Squires, electricity, chemis try, English; W. A. Syme, biology, chemistry, horticulture; O B. Wil liams, biology,- horticulture; F. M. Foy, punctuality roll; Honor RoE F. H. Barnhardt, Jr., W. S. Stacey. A. S. Johnson won the prize on agriculture A Raleigh syndicate today bought the valuable water, power at Falls of Neuse and 121 acres of land and will establish a large cotton mill there. It is intimated that tine buildings of the Raleigh mill . will be converted to this use and that electric power may also be brought to Raleigh. The State Bankers'. Association met, at 8:30 o'clock this evening in the sen ate chamber. Rev. W. C. Norman opened the convention with prayer. The following bank officers were present: J. P. Sawyer, president of Battery Park bank, Asheville; John -M. Miller, Jr., cashier of the Merchants' and Farmers' National Bank; . Charlotte; J. S. Carr; president of the First National Bank, Durham; Leo D. Hartt, cashier of the same: J. Li. . Little, casrtvier of tih Ranlr j of GreenviI,le. w. a.- Hunt, cashier of the Citizens' bank lit 11U 1 1 , xt . 4A ward Oox. . president of the Commercial National bank, of High Point; T. J. Gill, cashier of the' Bank " of Laurin- j burg; O. W. Montcastle, president of the Bank of. Lexington ; J. W. Bailey, j cashier of the Farmers' and Merchants' bank, of Louisburg; H. W. Lilly, cash ier of the Bank of Fayetteville; ,J. A. Stone, cashier Of the Pilot "Bank and Trust Company, of Pilot Moun'tain; Jo seph G. Brown, president of the Citi zens' National bank, cf Raleigh, and H. E. Litchford, cashier of the same; Charles H. Belvin, president of the National Bank of Raleigh; F. H. Briggs, cashier of the same; J. J. Thomas, president' of the Commerciai and Farmers' bank, of Raleigh, and B. S. Jarman, cashier; Walter Durham, cashier of the 'Mechanic Dime Savings bank, of Raleigh; John T. Pullen, cash ier of the Raleigh Savings bank; T. H. Battlej president of the Bank of Rocky Mount; J. C. Braswell, president of the Planters' bank, of Rocky Mount; A. K. Smith, president of the Bank of Smithfleld; L. H. Battle, cashier of the Atlantic National bank, of Wilming ton; J. S. Bruton, presiden'fc-of the First National bank," of-Wilson; T. Gilliam, of the Gilliam & Lyons bank, of Wind- isor; W. W. Blair, president of the People's National bank, of Winston. There were also some visiting bank ers Caldwell Hardy, president of the Norfolk National bank; W. H. S. Bur gwyn, bank examiner; Kemp P. Battle, of the state university; State Treasu rer Worth. - There are seventy-two banks in the asssociation, the total number In the state being 101, W. A. Blair 4s presi dent, J. M. Miller, secretary. The state itreausrer furnished a comparison of bank resources this year and ten years ago as follows: Total in 1889, $15,810,765, and now $24,579,342; increase. $8,768,576. (By 'Associated Press.) Raleigh, N. C, June 7. The third an nual convention of the North Carolina Bankers' Association met here fonight in the-senate chamber at the capitol. It was called to order by President W. A. Blair, of Winston. The address of welcome was delivered by Hon. Charles M. Bus bee, of this city, 'and responded to by General Julian S. Oarr. of Dur ham. About forty members are pres ent, others will arrive tonight. To cure piles, strike at the root that's the way. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve strikes at the root it removes the cause, quickly and permanently. Don't squander time and money trying to remove the effects. R. R. Bellamy. Great Damage from a Waterspout St. Louisv June 7. A special to The Republic from Austin, Texas, says: As a result of the terrible waterspout and exceedingly heavy rains last night on the upper watersheds, the Colorado river is raging out of Its banks. Reports, from Marble Falls, thirty miles above, show a 25-foot rise there, The cotton mill was wrecked. The waterworks, the river bridge and oth er property were damaged. Tonight debris is pouring down the river by the car. load. Small houses which have been swept from their insecure moor ing along the river front are seen float ing far out in the stream, though the inmates doubtless have escaped, as there is no sign of life about the cot tages. Great .damage Is reported to crops and farms. - There Is a time for all things. The time to take DeWitt's Little Early Ris ers is when you are suffering from con stipation, biliousness, sick headache. Indigestion or other stomach or liver troubles. They nevar gripe. R. R. Bel- lamy. : . - . ' " 91 1 II Hi: '.' I I I The Loss Estimated $250,000. at BUSINESS HOUSES BURNED Most DIsastrons Wre the City Has Had in Many Years Strong Wind Started Fires In many Parts of City Flames Beyond Control of Firemen Savan nah and TOaeon Beady to Send Ai. slstanee Same Section Burned Keren Years Ago. . Augusta, Ga., June 7. The largest fire in Augusta's history hi many years burned over the- same, district thai was swept eeven years ago when The Au gusta Chronicle was bume.1.' Several bu.ldings that escaped at that time are now smoking ruins. The fire started in the drug store of Davenport & Phinizy. A negro was 'mixing a pot of venus turpentine, which is hard rosin melte4 and mixed with turpentine. Fire got la the pot and the flames spread bo rapidly that employees in the front part of the store barely had time to escape. Smoke is sued in dense volumes from the back and front of the store. Owing to the oil, paint and chemicals inf the stock it was seen from the beginning that It would, 'be fortunate if the fire was con fined to this building. The flames made quick headway and in a short while the following stocks were burned out, Kress & Go's 5 and10 cent store, loss $10,000; insurance $7,000; Lamkin & Co, grocers, ; loss $7,000, insurance $5,000; Thomas' & Barton, musical in struments, bicycles and furniture, los $24,000, insurance $24,000; Alexander Drug Company, loss 117,000, insurance $13,000; Davenport & Phinizy, loss ' 0,4 AAA ;nnn..AA 00 tfJ . Pu. lw D. 'r ' , , I V.? 7 ' " iiyuui ucaiciB, ivs ttuuui. f,uw, illttUI- ance about $3,000 Smythe's China store, doss hout. $7,000, insurance $7,000; William Scweigert, jeweler, loss very slight, fully covered by insurance. The buildings burned were valued in the aggregate at about $150,000 insur ance, about $75,000. .August Dorr's Sons, tailors, lost on stock $10,000. Besides! these there were a number of smaller losses as the upper stores of the buildings were used as offices, making the total losses in the neigh borhood of $250,000, Savannah and Macon were telegraph ed! for assistance and the Central rail road had special trains in readiness to bring engines and hose when word was sent that the fire had exhausted itself. ! During the height of the excitement i 10,000 rounds of cartridges in the arm ; ory, which was also burned, 'began to i explode and for about an hour there was an incessant fusillade of shots that' sounded like a real battle. Great flakes of burning embers were carried hy, a high wind a block away and two or three frame buildings were burned, adding about $5,000 more to the losses. Three cotton warehouses were on fire at various times, hut were fortunately saved before the flames got Under headway. The entire department Was fighting the original fire and had it not been for the vigilance of citizens ia watching and protecting their pro perty the loss would have gone into, the millions. Bucket brigades were on top of every building for several blocks around the highborhood of the fire. Failure of British-Transvaal Negotlas tlons. V Brussels, June 7. Dr. 1 Leyds, , the European representative of the Trans vaal, has received an official dispatch from Pretoria confirming the report of the failure of President Kruger, and the-British high commissioner; Sir Al fred Mllner, to reach an agreement at 'Che conference just held at Bloemfon tein. It is added that although Presi dent Krjjger offered important conces- sions he made them contingent upon the British acceptance of the principle of arbitration on the differences exist ing between Great Britain and the Transvaal. This, Great Britain here tofore has invariably refused, on the ground that it would bejan acknowl edgement of the equality of the two countries. j London, June 7. The report of 'the break down of the Bloemfontein ne gotiations has created - considerable anxiety in political and official circles and "there is mutfh speculation as to the 1 xt ve of the British government. j mean war, it is generally thought that, ; at any rate, there will be military prep 1 orations. Knddeu DeatU of Ansnstln Daly ' i Paris, June 7. Augustine Daly died suddenly this afternoon. His death was due to heart failure. He arrived here last Saturday and was stopping at the Hotel Continental. j The late Augustin Daly was born in Plymoutfh, N. C, July 20, 1838. His education was received partly in Nor folk, Va., and to the public schools of New York city. He gained a wide rep utation as dramatic editor for leading New York newspapers, winning, at the same, time, fame as a dramatic author. Subsequently he achieved distinction in the presentation of Shakespearian plays. In recent years be devoted his entire time to his taieatrical enterprises, his reputation as a successful manager being international. DeWitt's Little Early Risers act as a faultless pill should, cleansing and reviving the system instead of weak ening it. They are mild and sure, small and pleasant to take, and entire ly free from objectionable drugs. They assist rather than comoel. R. R. Bel lamy.' A Remarkable Funeral Vancouver, B. C, June 7. The burial of Bishop Burien, who for twenty-five years worked among the natives of British Columbia, was the occasion of a remarkable, scene. Surrounding the bier were 5,000 Indians, chanting a death song in the native guttural tongue, swaying their bodies in unison to measured strains of music, while on an elevation, in the rear of the cata falque, It-he crucifixion of Christ was j being enacted, a lay figure represent- ing the Saviour being lowered from the cross by Indians dressed in vest ments of Biblical character. Makes the food more aovM, sAnma V.ila DKKlfFUS IN GOOD HEALTH Futlle Efforts at an Interview Bepiy to Hts Wife's Cablegram of Consrati iilutloiis Xo Besnme His Uniform Fort de France, Island of Martinique, June 7. Dispatches from Cayenne say . all efforts to interview Dreyfus have been futile. He is now under the guard of Captain Cachoux, of the gendar : merie, and four gendarmes. The pris ! oner is apparently in good health, but seems to be fatigued. The verdict of the court of cassation has caused a very favorable impression here and in French Guiana. Captain Dreyfus will only resume his uniform of artillery captain on de barking from the French cruiser Sfax at Brest. ' . Captain: Dreyfus has responded to the telegram of congratulations from : his wife, expressing his great joy in the thought that he will soon embrace her, their children and the members of the Dreyfus f am-ily again. This prospect alone seems to concern him. At all events there was not a word .in the dispatch oh the subject of the new trial. His face, after the first mani festation of joy at the moment, when he received the notification of the judgment of the court of cassation re sumed an aspect of tranquility and impassivity, nor has he since betrayed any sign of either joy or anxiety. i Paris, June 7. Madame Dreyfus has received the following telegram from her husband: "Leave Friaay. Await with joy moment when I kiss you." TOUBOF INVESTIGATION Along the Sontbern Philippine Islands by Commissioner schurman Manila, June 7. Professor Schur-j man, of the United States-Philippine commission sails from here on Friday on board the United States gunboat Bennington, for a three weeks' trip among the southern islands. The 'gun boat Petrel has been also placed at the professor's disposal, and he will visit Hollo, Cebu, Negros and Sulu. He ex pects to investigate the local govern ments and have talks with the leading natives. He will sail for home in" July. The other members of the commission will remain here for some months longer. , General Hall s brigade left Morong yesterday, marching along the lake to Tay Tay. The troops encoutered prac tically no opposition on entering some small towns, though a few insurgent sharpshooters hung about the flanks of the brigade. ; , Morong, which is an important port, will he garrisoned temporarily by the North Dakota regiment and the For tieth cavalry. Brought to Court br Troops ' Manchester, Ky., June 7. (Colonel "Williams' troops early today began preparations, for bringing in the Bak ers, who are to be defendants and wit nesses in the trial. They are reported to' he camped in1 two localities not far away, and to be well armed. There still' remains apprehension that blood shed will result, as it is said the Bak ers can easily ambush the troops and; have them at their mercy. Major J. B. Allen, with twenty sol diers, went to Crane Creek for the Bak ers. They gave him no trouble. To night he arrived safely with them and lodged them in jail. Oneofinrs. Hnbbard's Murderers Killed Huntsrville, Ala., June 7. -Will Hill, brother of Alex. Hill, the negro who killed Mrs. Hester Hubbard near Eo line Monday, was captured near Mc Cully's mill, yesterday, taken near t'he fecene of his crime and killed. His head was shot into a shapeless mass. He confessed he was with Alex. Hill at the time Mrs. Hubbard was killed and that Alex went to Hulbbard's for the pur pose of killing Mrs. Hubbard. They had heard her husband -was absent and she had a large sum of money in the house. The crowd first hung him to a limb and then cut him down. He was then tied to a tree and a volley fired into his head. The husband of the murdered "woman was present. Kussta'a Scheme for Arbltratlen The Hague; June 7. Russia's scheme for permanent arbitration for a tribun al contemplates the institution; of a tribunal for a certain number of years, to which will be submitted tfhe obliga- tory arbitration cases enumeratd in L Article 10 of the Russian project, un- less the powers in the conflict agree upon a special tribunal to settle then differences. All cases of optional ar bitration may also be submitted, and all the powers, whether signatories or otherwise, may submit their differences to this tribunal by applying to the per manent bureau. Carrie Jones to be Arraigned Today Q New York, June 7. Belle Anderson, alias Carrie Jones, charged with kid napping Marion Clarke, was brought to this city today from Elzabeth, N. J., on extradition papers. She will' be ar raigned in the general sessions court tomorrow morning. District Attorney Asa Bird Gardiner said tonight that George Barrow and his wife, Addie Barrow, the kidnappers of Marion Clarke, now -in jail at New York, would be brought here tomorrow and turned over to the New York authorities Shot While Resisting Arrest Claxton, Ga., June 7. Will Monroe, who was wanted in. Clinch county for the murder of a merchant named Grif fith, was killed while resisting arrest today by Detective Hodges. Monroe sent word to Hodges that he would not be taken 'alive. When1 the detective went ; to an est him Monroe tried to draw a revolver. Hodges shot him dead. . Supported While Being Hanged Princeton, Mo., June 7. Peter Kin dred, who shot and killed Andrew A. Alley, and dangerously wounded his cousin, Joseph A. Alley, at Meroer, on February 5, 1898, was hanged "here to day. Kindred was carried to the scaf fold and held in position while being pinioned. Joseph Alley and the wife of the murdered man witnessed the hang ing. minnlfee tbe Wrong Neiro Atlanta, Ga., June 7. 5overnor Can dler and Sheriff Wheeler, of Paulding county, tonight withdrew their re wards of $250 each for the apprehension of Harvey Mtanifee, a negro charged with assaulting the 8 -year-old daugh ter of Farmler Smith. The sheriff tel ephoned Governor Candler that Minnl fee was .the wrong negro. Hanna to Stick to Party Cb.alrmansb.lp. Cleveland, O., June 7. Senator Han na today flatly denied the report sent from Washington that he intended to retire from the chairmanship of the na tional republican committee. "It !s a sheer fabrication," said the senator. PvVG3EQ delicious and wholesome powoew co., new rowc J Dobbin &Ferrall MID-SUMMER WOOLS That you will shortly be asking for and . that are likely to be very scarce . . Cream Worstead Canvass Matting Weave 48 in .wide, $1.50 per yard Cream Scotch Cheviot, new finish, 48 in. wide, $i.o " -. - Cream Canvass, fish net meshes, 46 in.- wide - - $1.00 " ' Cream Henrietta, silk finish, 46 in. wide, - 75c " 44 - Cctam Diagonal, wide wales 46 in. Cream Cheviot, narrow wales, 46 in. There will be a scarcity in these desirable Mid.Summer Woolens that can be met ony by your buying now. DOBBIN & FE RR ALL AT TUCKER'S STORE, 123 and 125 FAYETTEVILLE STREET V RALEIGH, N- C A. DAVID & CO Comfortable Summer Clothing. Solid citizens buy their Clothing here, because if insures them the best fabrics and the most careful tailoring without reference to price. Dressy and up-to-date young men come here, because they know less money will buy more style In this store than anywhe re else. Thousands of customers wear -our suits because they realize that stra ightforward business methods have made this the largest cldthing house in the state. We have the choicest of the best makes and the result is that w e furnish first-class Clothing' at prices . less than are ordinarily charged for inferior goods. Men's and Youths' Serge Suits at $8 SO, $8 50. $10.00 and $12 OO each the best of its grade in the market, insuring a Saving of dollars on each suit as compared' with ordi- i nary offerings. Our Serge Suits are ; famous not alone for the high : quality of the all-wool fabrics, and the stylish customVmade finish but for the excellence of the stays and trimmings, which give elegance and durability to light-weight gar- 1 ments. . Should color fail or fabric . . fall short of expectation a new suit of course that poes without say ing, i Light Cltth-cneclc Suits, at S7.50, $10.00, $12 00 and $13 50 Seldom have we pleased the fancy of our dressy customers as with these nobby light-weight Suits In Club-oheck patterns. New lots are coming In each day from our busy SUITS MADE TO ORDER CHEAP. A.. DAVID Sc G O, CLOTHIERS AND GENT'S FURNISHERS. , 1 "There Will Be a Hot Ti VERY SOON AND WOULD ADVISE YOU TO SUPPLY YOUR SELF WITH LIGHTER GARMENTS NOW. . WE HAVE ALL THE HOT WEATHER GOODS IN ABUND ANCE FOR BOTH OUTER AND UNDERWEAR AT VERY REA SONABLE PRICES, AND IT IS NO USE" WAITING TILL THE MERCURY CRAWLS INTO THE NINETIES BEFORE PRO VIDING YOURSELF WITH SEASONABLE CLOTHING. OUR MERCHANT TAILORING DEPARTMENT IS REPLETE WITH ALL THE CHOICEST' FABRICS OF FOREIGN MANU FACTURE WHICH WE MAKE TO ORDER FROM $25.00 FOR SUITS AND $8.00 FOR TROUSERS. WOULD LDXE TO HAVE YOU GIVE US A. LOOK. !f - -ilS'flSfl MNiS--iGO. RIGHT UP TO DATE IS OUR LINE OF - Wash Fabrics, White Goods, Dress Goods, Laces and Embroideries. It la worth your attention to call and look at the various good things we have for you. Those that have seen them are talking of their beautiful qual ity and exquisite effects. Remember when youare looking for Cheap, Shoddy stuff, you will have to go elsewhere. " Mattings, Rugs and Housefurnishmgs. You'll be going down to; your cotta ge soon, and wili need something in th above line. We can fill your wants. Moreover, what you purchase of us will be found to be as represented. We make no blow on no particular article, but offer nothing but first class merchandise. ' Ladies Muslin Underwear and - SColored Undershirts. This is rather a new department with us, but Judging from the trade w are having we have the right thing at right prices. LADIES' BATHING SUITS. Made of Mohair, Stockinet and Flannel, nicely finished. " Sole agent for Butterick Patterns and "Her Majesty" Corsets. NORTH FRONT STREET. Time Proves TEN YEARS ago the Racket Store of Wilmington -was only a small shop, with a handful of big values. With push, pluck and the trade winning prices the old Racket Store of the city of Wilmington today heads the list and claims to be the leading Dry Goods store of the people In the state, selling more bargains and better bargains than can be found elsewhere. We buy for cash, save all discounts and give that discount to our. custo mers in nice valuable lines. We give to all our customers a card, and when -they trade $5.00 we will give them -a alee set of Glassware; when they trade $10.00 we will give them a set of China Plates or- have their Pictures Enlarged free; for $15.00 purchase we will give them a nice Oak Centre Table or a handsome Wall Rack, a set of China Cups and Sau cers, a nice Canvas Hammock or a j nice Ladies' Rocking Chair; for :.a $26.00 purchase we will . give an Arm : Rocking Chair, a large Oak Centre Ta ble, a handsome Music Stand and Rack, or a nice Oak Book Case; for a GEO. O GAYLORD, Proprietor wide, - - ' - 75c - " wide, - - 75Q - M workrooms; new designs in fresh colorings something novel always , here on view. . We keep the prices down to a point that practically prohibits competition no such suits anywhere at near our figures. All wool fabrics, and every thread and seam is guaranteed. . r Boss' Suits at $2 50, $3.SO and $5.O0 a fine line in Serge and light weight Woolens, Vestee and Sailor Blouse styles the neatest patterns; ever shown in this market. Boys' Knee Trousers, at 25c, 60c and $1.00 aboutt half ordinary prices though the goods are perfect.- Bath Snits at 75c, $1.00, $1.50, $2 OO nnd83 50 Cotton and all-wool Jersey Suits, the most complete line ever shown in this market All Things. $50,000 purchase we will give: very nice Oak Writing Desk, or a standing Hall Hat Rack. -And best of all, we will give you the lowest price and the freshest goods, and the largest stock to select from. We have all grades of Dry Goods and Dress Goods. Colored Mull an low o 3U. yard. ' . - f , . , colored Dimity as low as -4 cents: very nice goods. Fine Organdy extra cheap at 6c. Thirty-four inches wide very' fine colored Lawn, worth 12, now special at Sc.. Piques all prices, from 6, 8, 10.' 12 15, 18 cents and up to 35 cents. ,9EInFre2c?oCal0red rgandles at 10. 12, 15 and 18 cents. . : Forty inches wide, better and extra quality, at 10c. , . All grades of White Goods -from Stfc to 25c. ' . .;.:... - Call at the one'jyrice spot cash Racker Store. ' A friend; to the poor as well as the rich. Opposite the Orton Hotel near the Postofflce. 1 me"
The Wilmington Messenger (Wilmington, N.C.)
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