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i.e..1 . ,r . - "'; ... . - 'i. (u ; w.,'- ... " f-v- V' j" -y:t, .- ) - .v. " 5 1265 nailv Circulation. ; j - neie 1,265 Daily Circulation.- VOL. M. NO. 92 GREENSBORO, N. C, SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1896. Price Two Cents gnaunnu lilrt Waists 1 ! i 1 1 S n i AT Half Price We offer a lot of nice Shirt Waists at half price for Spot Cash. They will not be sold on creiit or allowed to be taken out on trial. This is a big bargain and you should not fail to see them. 4 J M Hendrix & Co.,, 221 S. Elm St. 4?&S& r 2 New Designs $ : WAIST SETS. I 2 I am prepared to meet every want in Waist m sets of all styles in solid 5 Gold and sterling Silver, plain and enameled. 2 Ihese sets are new m stock and represent the 2 latest spring patterns : W. B. farrar's .Son. s : Inspector of Southern Railroad Watches. J 2 Established 1868 g 5 499 934 434 449444 Flowers. Complete Assortment of the Choicest and Finest Flowers, at Pomona Hill Nurseries. Cut Flowers, Bouquets, Floral Designs for wedding's, funerals, ec, on short notice. Orders by mail or phone promptly attend ed to. J. Van Lindley, Prop., Pomona, N. C. When you want a hand somer Photograph frame than vou can get any where else, call at Alderman's. Fine Gilt Ovals just received. Ask to see Platinotypes or Photogravures and Bas Re liefs, 1131-2 East Market. SATURDAY, May 7. Extra mountain honey, 12 1-2 cts. lb. Plenty chickens. Eggs, 121-2 cts. doz. North Carolina cabbage. Garden peas. Butter on ice, 20 cts. lb. Large tomatoes, 30 cts. dozen. Everything Eatable at Prices that will Please you -AT VUNCANON & CO.'S, Reliable Grocers. South Elm St. 'Phone No. 2, Every Prescription sent out from our Drug Store is filled v. ith the best drugs the market can furnish. All of the best cough mix tures, laxatives and liver regulators Ki'Iit constantly in stock. Toilet arti clea of every description in fact, we tan supply you with anything in the drug line, of the best quality and at !'-a.-,onable prices. Gaston W. Ward , m S. ElmSt. Pharmacist BOARD OF ALDERMEN. The Battle around Road and Other Matters Receive Attention. The board of aldermen held its regular meeting last night in the mayor's office. All of the .alder men were present except Merrimon and Merritt. The special committee made its re port on the change in the Battle Ground road and in the report recom mends that the road from top of Green Hill cemetery be straightened to con nect with the Battle Ground road on the other side of the water works thereby avoiding crossing the railroad so many times. Alderman McKinney moved report be accepted and that the road be opened by the street commit tee on receipt of deeds from the prop erty owners. Carried. Action on the proposition of W. H. Houghtcnrelative to a street railway system for Greensboro, was indefinitely postponed. The Greensboro Electric Light and Power company were al lowed to wit&draw their certified check of $500. T. J. Shaw was elected alderman for the second ward to succeed Alder man Frazier, resigned. The official bonds of $500. of the fol lowing police officers were offered to the board and accepted: Arthur Jor dan, J. J. Jeffriec, R. E. Pierce, M. A. Whittington, W. J. Weatherly .and W. A. Scott. A petition of the citizens of South Greensboro asking for a policeman for their section of the city was re ceived and referred to the police com mittee. A petition of a committee of citizens of Coneville asking for the appoint ment Amnions as policeman at the Finis g mill without pay was present ed referred to the police com- mi derman El am offered an ordi ce requiring of all auctioneers a . v tax of one per cent, on gross re ceipts from all sales of merchandise. James R. Pierce was grantea license - if. i J3 M as auctioneer. He mea nis oonu oi $500. which was accepted. C. H. Ireland-and J. R. Mendenhall were re-elected members of the boar 1 of education. The office hours of the clerk of the board were fixed from 7:30 a. m. to 1 p. m., and from 2:30 to 6 p. m. Board adjourned. Attention Flower Lovers. The ladies of West Market street church Aid Society would announce to the public, especially to all lovers of flowers, that they have completed their arrangements for another chry santhemum show next fall. They be lieve this will be a welcome announce ment to "se who remember the beau tiful disj. of last fall: and they feel sure that 1 the co-operation of those interested ,n floriculture they can sur pass in beauty and variety that exhi bition. While the chrysanthemum will be the principal feature of the exhibition they have decided to add variety and interest by offering valuable prizes for begonias, dahlias, ornamental plants., and geraniums; and in cut flowers prizes will be offered for chrysanthe mums, roses, dahlias, and pansies. Through the liberality of the business men of Greensboro and vicinity they are enabled to offer about one hun dred dollars worth of prizes consisting of ornamental and useful household articles, articles of dress, and valuable collections of palms, evergreens, flow ering shrubs, roses, etc. For printed lists of prizes and for any oVher information In regard to chrysanthemun show apply to any member of the committee. Mrs. L. W. Crawford, Mrs. J. H. Weaver, Mrs. L. W. Andrews, Mrs. W. F. Trogdon, Mrs. L. H. Robertson, ml3-d-h-2t Committee. Sans Soucl Club Meeting. The Sans Souci Club met at the res idence of Mrs. F. LReid yesterday evening. The following officers were elected: J. T. Mathews, president; Julius Reitzel, vice-president; Miss Elsie Weatherly, secretary; George Brooks, treasurer. The features of the evening were music, social chat and refreshments. The meeting was well attended and a most enjoyable time was reported by the' members. Spanish Admit Loss. By Cable to Thb Tklbgram. Madrid, May 14 The Spanish ac count of the Manila engagement ad mits that Dewey killed three hundred Spaniards and wounded six hundred. To Cure a Cold In One Day. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab lets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. 25c. THE FIGHT AT C1ENFUEGQS. Forts Destroyed And City Burned By American Ships. TERRIBLE LOSS OF SPANIARDS. The American Loss Was Slight. Schley Will Will Report at Char leston. Is He Bound for Cuba. By wire to ThxTklbgram. Key West, May 14, 11:40 a. m. The gunboat Windom arrived here this morning from Cienfuegos bringing a detailed account of the bombardment of that place. The reports state that the forts were razed by the American gunboats and the city fired by the ex plosion of shells. The Spanish loss is estimated at four hundred. Two more Americans lost their lives They were killed while cutting the cable. Com mander Washburn and Lieutenant Maynard, of the gunboat Nashville, were slightly injured. During the second bombardment of Cienfuegos one man was killed and six wounded on board the cruiser Marble- head. KTT.TEn BY A SENTRY. Key West, May, 14 A negro boy while chasing a stray mule last night was shot by a sentry and mortally wounded. The sentry mistook the boy for a Spanish 6py. tb:e killed and wounded. The following is a partial list of the men killed and wounded during the engagement at Cienfuegos: On the cruiser Marblehead John Reagan was killed and two others were wounded. John Davis, of New York; John J, Doran, of Fall River, Mass.; Robert Boltz, of Carteret county, N. C; Earn est Suntzeamckle, Herman W. Hack- mester, and Harry Hendricksen were all severely, if not seriously, wounded. Many other men of the fleet received slight wounds. The Yankees were found packed into small boats when the masked batteries opened fire and were consequently powerless to return the fire of the Spaniards. The Marblehead, Nash ville and Windom threw shells into the bushes but were unable to successfully locate the batteries of the Spaniards who were using smokeless powder. CABLE CUT. The Americans began the search for the cable under a frightful fire from the shore and found the cable and succeeded in cutting it. The Spaniards attempted to stop the search by .using machine guns. One American was shot three times through the chest and head and yet he is liv ing. Lieutenant Winslowof the Nash ville lost three fingers in the fight. Robeit Boltz, a North Carolinian.was dying when the Windom left. Harry Henrickson was also in a dying con dition. A shot struck Capt. May nard to the floor and continuing passed through the shoulder of En sign S. Parrish. The forts were com pletely annihilated by the bombarders. THE SECOND BOMBARDMENT. Key West, May 14 A dispatch boat has just arrived and with it comes the report of the second bombardment of Cardenas. The raking and terrible fire from the guns of theYankee ships destroyed the forts and the masked batteries and the shells from the American gunboats burned the' city. One hundred and thirteen dead Span iards were found near tfie batteries and it is known that three hundred Spaniards perished in the flames when the city was burned. SCBXEY FOR CHARLESTON. Washington, May 14 The flying squadron under Commodore Schley will report at Charleston, South Car olina, for further orders from navy department. SIXTY THOUSAND STRONG. Washington, May 14 Up to today sixty thousand volunteers have been mustered into the service of the United States at the various recruiting camps These volunteers will be hurried to Tampa or Chickamauga so soon as definite news is received from .Samp son. KATAHDIN REPAIRING. Provincetown, May 14: The ram Katahdin has gone to Boston to re pair a disabled engine and not to cruise off the coast in search of Span ish torpedo boats as was reported. NEW YORKERS TO THE FRONT. New York, May 14 Adjutant Gen eral Tillinghast said this morning that two more New York regiments will go to the front today. -The sev enty first regiment left the Pennsylva nia railroad station this morning for Chicamauga. The regiment was cheered lustily as it boarded the car 8, TO CONFER WITH JUNTA. Key West, May 14 Major Alfreda, of Lima, arrived here this morning. He iB a Cuban army1 aide and is on his way to confer with the Cuban Junta. SPANIARDS AFTER CHARLESTON. Washington, May 14, 3:45 p. m. The impression is spreading in official circles here that the Spanish admiral hopes to evade the squadrons of Sampson and Schley and bombard Charleston. NOTES FROM HIQlf POINT. The Local News from Our Neighbor Briefly Told. Telegram Bureau. I High Point. N. C. May 14, '98. f Miss Clara Cox went to Guilford College today to attend foe contest of the Henry Clay Society tonight. Mrs. N. R. Richardson left today for Greensboro to spend a few days. Rev. J. M. Hilliard was in the city today. Miss Lillie Chandler will leave Mon day for a visit to friends and relatives in States ville. H. H. Cartland, of Greensboro, was a visitor in the city today. Rev. W. H. Brown, of Trinity High School, was in the city this morning. J. Gilmer Kearner and his cousin, Miss India Kearner, were visitors at Mr. E. A. Bencini's yesterday. Mrs. J. W. McNairy stopped over in the city to see Mr. A. B Smith, who is very sick. Miss Connie Charles and her brother. Will, went up to Winston today to spend a few weeks. Rev. A. W. Plyler who has been at tending conference In Baltimore re turned to his home In Ashboro today. Ashie and Tom Dalton' and their grandmother, Mrs. E. H. Dalton, of Greensboro, are visitors to the city today. Misses Sallie Millis and Bertha Snow and James Wray went over to Guilford College yesterday afternoon in order to be in attendance at the contests of last night and tonight. The ladies of High Point will present a large anchor made of -white rosea to the escort of the remains of Ensign Worth Bagley to be used at the funeral services at Raleigh tomorrow. Oullford College Commencement. The following program has been ar ranged for Guilford College commen cement: COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES. Oratorical contest of the Henry Clay Society, May 14, 8 p. m. Music Recital, May 19, 8 p. m. Oratorical Contest of the Websterian Society, May 20, 8 p. m. Dedication of Memorial Hall, May 21, 3 p. m. Alumni Address A. W. Blair, '90. May 21, 8 p. m. Baccalaureate Sermon Rev. Eg bert W Smith, May 22, 11 a. m. Regular Devotional Exercises, May 22, 8 p. m. Commencement, May 23, 10 a. m. Baccalaureate Address J. B. Gar rett, Philadelphia. Athletic Contest Alumni vs. College May 23, 3 p. m. Reunion of the First Organized Class of Guilford College, '89, May 23, 7:30 p. m. Alumni Banquet, May 23, 8:30 p. m. A Card1 or Thanks. I desire to thank the papers of the city for the publicity given to the fireman's entertainment, the oommittee who worked so faithfully, the ladies and gentlemen who contributed so liberally, Mrs. Ballard for giving the use of her beautiful lawp for the party and the orchestra for the choice music they dispensed and especially the ladies who tendered their services- as waiters. Miss Ada Thomas won first prize, Miss J ulia McNairy second. We are under many obligations to all. The party was a success in every way, and all went home saying that they felt fully repaid for their hard work. Very respectfully, Clarence B. Bogart, Chairman of Committee. He Was a Spaniard. One Carl Bradley tanked up on fire water this afternoon and then pro ceeded to announce that he was a "Spanyerd" and could lick the whole American people whom he embalmed in a choice vocabulary. Policeman Scottwas sent as a detachment tp cap- the enemy's battery and at last ac count the warm artilleryman was in the guard house. GREAT REJOICING AT MADRID Say That Sampson UaS Been Defeated. ENGLAND AND FRANCE MAY FIGHT English Troops May Go to Philip pinesReport That Spanish Flo tilla was Seen off St. Pierre. 0 Cable to Thb Tkudobax. Madrid, May 14, (11a. m.) Mad rid this morning is wild with excitement and enthusiasm. The streets are thronged with people all celebrating over a report from Porto Rico that the American squadron un der Sampson has been repulsed by the fortifications at San Juan and that subsequently he was met by the Span ish squadron and defeated. The hour at which the fight occurred is not given. N. GERMAN CRUISER SAILS. Berlin, May 14 The German crui ser, Geir sailed this afternoon for Santiago de Cuba and Havana to pro tect the interests of German citizens. NO HAYTI FOR-US. Port-au-Prince, Mfey 14 Augusta, the chief adviser of the president of Hayti' declared this morning that it was impossible for Hayti to cede aiy territory to the United States. Popu lar jealousy of 'foreigners is overpow ering through public sentiment is, for the most part, friendly to America. SPANISH FLOTILLA SEEN? ift. Pierre.Martinique, May 14 The Spanish flotilla composed of eight warships and seven torpedo boats pas8ed,this port this morning heading northwest. RIOTING AT MANILA GROWS. Hong Kong, May 14 The rioting at Manila is daily growing worse and the authorities 'are unable to suppress them. Unlets the Americans speedily assume control British troops will leave for the islands. ENGLAND AND FRANCE MAY FIGHT. London, May 14 A member of the cabinet this afternoon prophesied tkat there will be war between England and France within a month. Precaation ary( insurances are being issued against the occurrance of war within six months. UPHOLDS OUR RIGHTS. Paris. May 14, (3:45 p. m.) Spain made a formal protest against the auxilliary cruiser Harvard reparing. her machinery at Martinique. Her protest was answered by France up holding the American right. HAVE THE FLEETS METV Washington, May 14, (11 a. m. ) President McKinley this morning re ceived advices from Madrid that the squadron of Admiral Sampson had encountered Spain's Cape Verde fleet off Porto Rico. At this hour it is impossible to confirm or deny the re port. Entertainment at Guilford. Special to Ths Telegram. Guilford College.'May 14. The sixth annual Oratorical contest of the Philagorean literary society was held in Memorial Hall at Guilford College last night. The audience was given a most cordial welcome by the societies. The music was especially good and its appreciation by the audience was shown by the generous applause. All the orations were very interesting and well delivered. The prize consisting of ten dollars worth f books was won by Miss Lillie Nicholson White and was presented by Prof. J. Y. Joyner, one of the best presentation speeches we've -ever heard. The contest was quite a success. The Henry Clay literary society will hold their contest tonight. The Webs terian society will give their contest next Friday night. Bagley Monument Fund. The Morning Post, of Raleigh, N. C. , has started a fund to raise a mon ument to Ensign Bagley who lost his life so heroically at Cardenas. Sukis over 11.00 are not asked for and any amount however small will be aeceivfed and acknowledged. Already two hun dred dollars have been .received. Any one desiring to contribute to this worthy cause can send contributions to the" Worth Bagley Monument Fund care Morning Post, Raleigh, N. C." To Cure a Cold In One Day. Take Laxative Bromo Qtdnine Tab lets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. 25c. SAW THE SOLDIER BOYS. Excursion Folks Had a Big Tkne In . Raleigh. Special to the Telegram. Raleigh, N. C. May 14, (3 p. m.) The excursion arrived here with 504 passengers aboard after a pleasant run. The crowd is having a big time in the city. Many of the party went put to Camp Grimes to see the soldier boys and were delighted with the town of tents, many never having seen an encampment before. The soldier boys are all i.n a jolly humor though disap pointed that they are not to go to the front so soon as was- expected. The excursion leaves here on the return at seven o'cloek this evening. Normal Commencement. The following is the program of the Stte Normal and Industrial Col lege May 21, 22, 23, 24. Saturday, May 21st, 8:30 ,p. m. Fac ulty Reception to Alumnae. Sunday, May 22d, U a. m. Com mencement Sermon Rev. L. W. Crawford. Monday, May 23d, 8:30 p. m. Grad uating Essays. Tuesday, May 24th, 11 a. m. Com mencement Address Hon. James Wil son, Secretary of Agriculture of the United States. Presenilation of Constitutions- Charles W. Tillai, Esq. Presentation of Bibles and Diplo mas. Tuesday, Mfey 24th, 8:30 p. ra. En tertainment by Adelphian an Cor nelian Literary Societies. THE MARKETS. Closing Quotations by Private Wire to W. A. Porterfleld & Co. W. A. Portarfield & Co., commission brokers, furnish us with the following closing quotations of the New York Stock exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade: The following are the closing quota of the New York Stock Exchange: New York, May. 14, 1898. American tobacco 1091 Atch.,Top. & Satfta Fe 31 B. andO 18 C. and O 21 Chic, Bur. and Quincy 99i Chic. Gas 96i Del., Lac, and Western... 152 Delaware and Hudson 109 Am. spirits Dist'r and eattle feed Erie 12i General Electric 36 Jersey Central 94i Louisville and Nashville 531 Lake Shore 186 Manhattan Elevated 103 Missouri and Pacifla 33i Northwestern 124$ Northern Pacific Pr 65 Natioaal Lead 32t New York Central . 114i Pacific Mail, 28i Reading 181 Rock Island 98i Southern Railway 8 Southern Railway Pr 29i St. Paul 95i Sugar Trust 132i Tenn. Coal & Iron 25i Texas Pacific U. S. Leather Preferred 63 Western Union Tel 89i Wabash Preferred 185 The following are the closing quota tions of the Chicago Board of Trade: Chicago, May 14, 1898. WTieat, July... 104 " May 144i " Sept 891 Corn, Dec " Apr " Sept 36i " Oct ' May T. 354 " July 36 Oats, Sept 231 " Apr May 294 " July 36 Pork, Dec " Apr " May 1152 " July 1170 Lard, Sept 652 " Apr...' " May 647 " July 647 Ribs, Sept.... 622 " Apr " May 612 " July 615 Cotton, Sept 634635 " Dec " Feb " Marah April.. " May...". : 622623 " June 623624 " July 628629 " August 632633 " Oct.... 624(625 Nov. 625627 " Jan...' 63O0B1 Spot cotton 61 Puts, ; Calls, ; Curb A Fresh Supply Watermelon & Canteloupe Seeds Also Seasonable Drinks at : Stanley & Grissom, (Successors o. South Side-Pharmacy) J. K. M'lLHENNY, Druggist, 504 So. Elm. Manager. Fariss Has It ! The World's Sweetest Odors are imprisoned in the score And more odors that you will find among my stock of perfumery, . Everything from the most renowned ' perfumers of this country and Eu rope. Here they are: Le Gfande's, Roger & Gallet, Luben's, Atkin son's, and others. The prises range from 40 cents to $1 per ounce; by the bottle, from 25 cents to $1.50. You never pay a cent too much; you always get exactly what you want at this store. Jno. B. Fariss. Dispensable Drugs. SPRING WEATHER Weakens The Eyes. There is no time of the year when the eyes need to be more carefully protected and assisted than this time through which we are now passing. The system is undergoing a change and the oppressively hot weather is debilitating. In this weakened con dition our delicate optic organs have to stand the glare of the bright sum mer sun and unless the utmost care is exercised they may be permanently injured. If they are troubling you better consult at once the onlyEye Specialist in this vicinity J. T. JOHNSON. Opposite McAdoo Hotel. OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 a m to 12:30 m.; 2:00 to 6:00 p, m. . ' rf REMEMBER THE AlCTION SALE OF IMPROVED CITY LOTS Mooitaj May 16th, '98. Promptly at 12 o'clock noon, on next Mandav. The court House bell will ring for this sale. After announ cing terms, &c, at the court house door, we will immediately adjourn and an proceed to tne property. First to Mrs. Pugh's lot and then to Isley property, now occumed by J.M. Love. WHARTON & McALISTER. . AGENTS. MOTHBALLS. MOTH BALLS. MOTH BALLS. MOTH BALLS. 15c pound 2 pounds for 25c HOWARD GARDNER'S. Corner Opposite jtost OfficTe. Fresh Garden Seed. Go Ahead I But first be sure you are- right. That is where we come in or rather that is when you come in and see us. First besure you know just what sort of Sponge, Bath Brush or other toilet article you want, then be sure you go to the place where you can buy the ar ticle the cheapest and best. We havea full line of just such goods which we are offering at unusually low prices. TKere is a lot of "go in all of our goods. Holton's Drug Store. McAdoo House Building. Dr. B. W. BEST M- P. Building, opposite MoAdoo House. Calls left at Holton's drug stors prdmptly attended. 5-