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VOL. M. NO. 94 GREENSBORO, N. C, TUESDAY MAY 17, 1898. Price Two Cent s S Trade, With J M Hendrix & Co., and save Eight Per Gent. & by paying S your Cash for Dry Goods and Shoes j ;; :? s c4 22i S. Elm St. rffr((( fet Ctt t Cr New Designs Or IX WAIST SETS. m m m m m m I am prepared to meet every want in Waist sets of all styles in solid Gold and sterling Silver, plain and enameled. These sets are new stock and represent the latest spring patterns. W. B. Farrar's Son. J Insj)octor of Southern Railroad 41 Watches. 2 K.-tablished 1868 m Flowers. Complete Assortment of the Choicest and Finest Flowers, at Pomona Hill Nurseries. Cut Flowers, Bouquets, Floral Designs for weddings, funerals, etc.. on short notice. Orders by mail or phone promptly attend ed to. J. Van Lindley, Prop., I'oinona, N. C. When you want a hand somer Photograph frame than you can get any where else, call at Alderman's. Fine Gilt Ovals just received. Ask to see Platinotypes or Photogravures and Bas Re lid's, 113 1-2 East Market. We Have Extra mountain honey, 12 12 cts. lb. Plenty chickens. 's, 121-2 cts. doz. North Carolina cabbage. Garden pas. Butter on ice, 20 cts. IK Large tomatoes, 30 cts. dujn. Everything Eatable ai Prices that will Please you AT VUNCANON & CO.'S, Reliable Grocers. South Elm St. 'Phone No. 2. Every Prescription -nt out from our Drug Store is filled wah the best drugs the market can furnish. All of the best cough mix-Ui'- -. laxatives and liver regulators !'t constantly in stock. Toilet arti cles of L.very description in fact, we 'an s u j, ply you with anything in the line, of the best quality and at ""asonable prices. Gaston W. Ward, 10c S- ElmSt. Pharmacist. ONLY A PITCH FORK.' Jean Alexander, The Scotch L&ssle, Used It Fatally on a Tory. During the Revolutionary war there lived about ten miles south of Greens boro, in Guilford county, near where Pleasant Garden on the C. F. & Y. V. railroad is now situated, a brawny Scotchman, by the name of John Alex adder who was proud to own a daugh ter Jean, whose affectionate nature and brave heart in t'iOe days of trouble and apprehension, had won the admiration of all, who knew her. She was her fathers only pet and the idol of his heart. John Alexander was an ardent and devoted Whig who not only advocated independence but was an active soldier in the Whig ranks, who was resisting British ty rany and taxation. He went often on what were called "tours of duty", in that day leaving his wife and Jean in the hands of God for protection and safety. He was a disciple of John Knox and believed in the special care that God exercised personally over those who loved and feared him. Jean was of the same heroic faith and while her sex forbade her to take up arms in behalf of the colonies, she was ever read y, to avow her principles and ex press her detestation of Tories and loyalists. Her mother had im bibed these same principles from her gallant husband and inspired her daughter with them from childhood to womanhood. All three were of heroic mould in this heroic age and were equal to the dangers and emergencies which so often surrounded their path way in life. While John was in the camp and field, the wife and laughter tilled the farm, raised the stock and kept the household too. Her Tory neighbors dared not molest them for they knew the attempt would be dangerous and that John would avenge the wrong if they perpetrated it. But there were cowards elsewhere among the Tories who would do a secret and dastardly injury where opportunity offered and they were likely to escape detection. It was such nefarious conduct as this which was soon to test Jean's courage and make her a heroine indeed. John Alexander had just completed a "tour of military duty" and returned to the vicinity of his home, which he approached in the night time to avoid the vigilance of his Tory enemies, who he was informed, were lying in wait for him. These Tories discovered that be was in his humble home, a log house near by, and determined that they would take his life that night. One "Powell, "a noted Tory in the county, was the leader of the band who were to assasinate Alexander. About mid night they stealthily approached the house and were endeavoring to force the door which was barred. Jean with woman's intuition took in the situa tion at once, grabbed a pitch fork which was kept in the house and for a moment stood on the defensive, but on perceiving in the starlight through an unchinked space between the logs near the door, Powell's portly body and heard his voice directing the as sault. Without a moment's hesitation or awaiting advice she made a vicious thrust through the open crack and plunged the prongs of the fork to their hilts into Powell's body, and .then withdrew it, waiting for more game. It was only a moment later, however, that the agonizing scream of pain which Powell gave and his cry to his companions for help, convinced her that the battle was won and that her victim was mortally wounded. Still Jean stood at bay until she heard the retreating groans of Powell, who was being borne away by his comrades. Softly she opened the door and heard the last agonizing cry from the saVage invader of her home. The other To ries were bearing Powell i along the ridge, several miles to his home, but the pitchfork had accomplished its deadly work and Powell died at the end of two miles and there- his com rades buried him in his infamy and disgrace, killed by a heroic woman who was defending home and family from his dastardly assault. This ridge is known to this day, in that vicinity, as "Powell's Ridge." It may well be anticipated that no other attempt to capture the old Whig was made. These are facts and not romance or fiction. This pitchfork was sacredly presesved in the family until John Alexander died died a free Ameri can citizen. At his sale the "bidding" for this fork was lively for its history was well known. Jacob Kennett be came the purchaser and it remained on his plantation for maDy years and finally descended to John C. Kennett, a prominent citizen in that neighbor hood, a grandson of Jacob Kennett. John C. Kennett still lives at the "old home place." The pitchfork was-fully identified by (Continued on second page) WAR DEPARTMENT TROUBLE Merritt's Demand May Raise a Controversy. HE IS REGARDED AS IN THE RIGHT The New Order of the War Depart- ment Cuts Off Most of the News. The Hunt Continues. ByWire to Thk Tkl.bg ram. Washington, May 17 The leading officials in the war department are unwilling to make any statement re garding the refusal of General Mer ritt to lead the expedition forces to the Philippines unless more regular troops are assigned to his command. It is regarded as not impossible that the matter may be made the occasion of a sharp controversy in the depart ment. No one in an official capacity is prepared to say what action will be taken. There is an undercurrent of criticism in the department this morn ing concerning Merritt's declaration. The comment is made however that though he should not make remarks publicly he is exactly right in what he said about the character of the force that should be placed at his disposi tion for the expedition. It is under stood that Merritt really wishes to command the expedition to Cuba or to -Porto Rico. The sentiment is gen erally expressed in official circles that the war will last for a year. REPORT NOT CONFIRMED. New York, May 17 The report that a Spanish fleet of warships has been sighted off Martinique and Jamaica has as yet received no confirmation. MORE VOLUNTEERS START. Camp Townsend, Peekskill, N. Y., May 17 The twelfth New Yortc volun teers left this morning for Chicka mauga. ILLINOIS ALSO. Camp Tampa, May 17 The first reg iment of Illinois volunteers left for Chick am auga this morning. VOLUNTEER CALL READY. Washington, May 17 The navy de partment refuses to give out any in formation in regard to the whereabouts of the American fleets. The second call for volunteers is ready for the President's .signature. The call does not specify the number of volunteers or the term forwhich they shall serve. SCHEME FAILS. Key West, May 17 The Spaniards tried an ingenious trick to damage the ships of Commander Watson's blockading fleet yesterday near Ha vana. Chapman C. Todd, commander of the gunboat Wilmington, learned of the whereabouts of a derelict load ed with car wheels and rails which'was drifting apparently deserted. Four shots from the Wilmington were suffi cient to sink the dangerous craft. Dr. Ivey Preached. A private letter received from Bal timore says that Rev. Dr. .omas N. Ivey preached a splendid sermon at Mt. Vernon M. E. church on Sun day night, the same pulpit having been occupied at the morning service by Bishop Galloway. Mt. Vernon is one of the largest of the northern Methodist churches. It is safe to say that those who heard Dr. Ivey found his sermon rich and full of meat. He is in the front rank of North Caro lina pulpit orators and one of our most eloquent and logical preachers. Q. F. College Decorations. The chapel of Greensboro Female College, will be decorated for the com ing commencement occasion with Uni ted States flags. The flags, we are told ,were purchased several weeks ago and preparations are now being made for decorating on a large scale. The couimencemeat will take place next Wednesday and Thursday week, May 25th and 26th. News Is Bulletined Now. Washington, May 16 Stringent or ders, forbidding officers and employees in the navy department from furnish ing information to newspapers, was issued today. All news for publication will be posted as bulletins. The first bulletin under the new order were posted this afternoon. It contained this para graph: Commander Dewey was informed that officers, men and supplies would be sent to Manila by the City of Pekin. About 1,200 troops will go. To Cure a Cold In One Day. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab lets. All druggists refund the money If it fails to cure. 25c. NOTES FROM H1QH POINT. The Local News from Our Neighbor Briefly Told. TELEGRik 'BUREAU, ) High Point. N. C.,May 17, '98. The people of High Point and sur rounding vicinitv who have heard Henry Blount, North Carolina's noted linguist, will be pleased to know that they will have another opportunity of hearing him in the Opera House Friday night May 20th. Mr. Blount will deliver that good lecture of his "Beyond the Alps Lies Italy," under the an spices of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist church. Tickets on sale at Matton's drugstore. Chas. Perie left for Marion today. J. VL. Kirkman, of Marion, who came down Saturday night returned home today. rt, W. C. Herndon was called by tele gram today to Nelson to see his sistar who is very sick. Mrs. M. F. Jones, of Richmond, who is visiting her daughter, Mrs. . D. Steele, is spending the day in Greensboro. Miss Hattie Tomlinson,of Archdale, passed through today enroute to Greensboro today to spend a few days' shopping. J. J. White, of Trinity, passed through this morning enroute to Ral eigh. N. Millis went to Charlotte today. W. A. Plumer, of Archdale, was in the city today enroute to Greensboro. Rev. J. M. Hilliardj of Greensboro, who has been in the city for a day or two returned home today. Mrs. A. J. Dodamead who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. H. Davis at Roper, returned home last night. Perrow Johns, of Mt. Airy, who has been visiting h is brother, W. E. Johns for a few weekSf-returned home today. Colored Company Organized. The-company of colored volunteers worked np by Dr. Dellinger, met at the court house last night and organ ized by electing the following officers: Captain, Dr. J. Elmer Dellinger. . Lieutenants, S. L. Russell 1st, R.L. C. Sloan 2nd. Sergeants, L. W. Graves 1st, W.M. Kuble 2nd. Corporals, Watson Law 1st, J. W. Hargrove 2nd, John Dalrymple3rd, Sam'l Lucas 4th. J. C. Howell, W. H. Calbert, musi cians. The company will be known as the "Maine Memorial Light Infantry. There will be a meeting of the company Friday night for drill practice, etc. fe company now numbers 40 men, as many more are expected to volun teer. Much enthusiasm prevails. Others wishing to volunteer are re quested to be present Friday night. To Form a New Company. Captain Schenck has decided to at tempt to form a new company here. At the present rate of mustering in it will require sometime for the sectond regiment to be filled and the. company may be able to get in. With regard to the trouble in the second regiment the Raleigh Post says: "An impression has gone abroad that the second regiment will not be able to organize. This idea might as well be dispelled. While there are several companies that have not been able to secure the number of men re quired, it is probable that they will be able to do so. Tne government gives a company ample orportunity to re cruit and be mustered in. Hlx days are allowed for this purpose." The headquarters of the second reg iment have been changed to the fair grounds because of the lack of tents. Hunting For the Alarmist. Up to date the man who rang in the false alarm of fire last Saturday night seems to be dodging the authorities as skillfully as the Cape Verde fleet eludes Sampson. Chief Jos. J. Stone with his entire fleet is hunting for the "gentleman" and woe be unto him when the firemen run across him. Mr. Stone offers ten dollars as prize mon ey to the one effecting the capture. To Fortify St. Johns. St. John, N. F., May 16 The gov ernment has been advised that owing to complications between Great Brit ain and France which are likely to re sult in war and to theconstant friction always developing along the French shore of New Foundland, the imperial authorities intend to fortify St. Johns. Gladstone Sinking. By Wire to Th Thjobam. London, May 17 It is reported that William E. Gladstone is sinking rapidly. A CASE OF SPANISH JUSTICE A War Correspondent Gets Nine Years In Prison. WILMINGTON CRIPPLES GUNBOAT Important Events Occurring But Even a Senators are Not Allowed to See the Dispatches. By Cable Thk Tktogbam, Ottawa, May 17 The mystery con cerning Freeman Halstead, the young Canadian who were reported to have been seized and shot by the Spaniards, has been solved. Young Halstead had been sent to Porto Rico as the correspondent of the London Graphic. When the ne ofr his, arrest reached Canada h' adopted parents at once communicated with Henderson, member of the Do minien parliament, and asked 'him to bring the matter to the attention of the government. Henderson interviewed Sir Louis Davis. The latter proved sympathetic and cabled the British consul at San Juan for information. Davis yesterday received the following report: "Halstead was arrested for photographing forts here, was tried by court martial and sentenced to nine years imprisonment." Efforts are be ing made to interest the imperial authorities in Davis' case with a view to obtaining a mitigation of his sen tence. WILMINGTON CRIPPLES GUNBOAT. Key West, May 17 A courier left the Cuban coast this morning in an open boat and carried with him mes sages from General Gomez. He had not proceeded far from the shore be fore a Spanish gunboat trained its guns on him. The gunboat Wilming ton came to the aid of the courier and chased the Spanish boat away. With one shot the American gunners crip pled the enemy's vessel. DISPATCHES KEPT SECRET. Washington, May 17 Events of great importance are believed to be occurring today. They are of such importance that the administration bas declined to allow even the- senators to see today's official dispatches. WILL ATTACK TODAY Hong Kong, May 17 It is reported that the insurgents contemplate an at tack on Manila today. SPANISH FAIRY TALE. Madrid, May 17 Ajdis patch received in this city from Havana asserts that an American vessel entrusted with the task of removing torpedoes from the harbor of Cabanas was blown up while attempting to remove them this morning. The report further states that all of the crew aboard perished. IT WAS A SPANISH BOAT. Key West, May 17 The American vessel, which a report from Madrid states was blown up while attempting to remove torpedoes from the harbor of Cabanas, proves not to be an Amer ican vessel at all. The truth about the blowing up proves that a Spanish schoner was blown up off Cardenas by the American gunboat Wilmington. HIGH LIVING IN HAVANA. Kingston, Jamaica, May 17 Refu gees aboard the French steamship Fulton, which recently arrived at this port from Havana, say that war prices, almost equal to famine prices, prevail in Havana. Eggs sell for ten cents apiece, meat is cheap at fifty cents a pound, and flour can only be bought at thirty cents a pound. These were the prices when the Fulton left Cuba. CUBANS JOIN SPAIN'S ARMY. Kingston, Jamaica, May 17 The Cuban Provisional government has directed its sympathizers living in garrison cities to attempt to evade Blanco's concription order. This or der, it will be remembered, forced into the ranksjof volunteers all males -whose ages range from fifteen to forty-five. Refugees who have arrived in this city from Havana by the French steamship Fulton report that the Cu bans in Havana are joining the vol unteers by thousands. Spain is thus arming her enemies who are on the alert and are ready to rise at an op portune moment and strike a telling blow for their freedom 'from Spanish rule, WAR VESSEL BLOWN UP. Madrid, May 17 A despatch from Havana says that a small war vessel has been blown up at Cardenas and seventeen men were killed. The na tionality of the vessel is unknown. DISPATCHES REFUSED. London, -May 17 All of the Ameri can cable companies here have in structed their agents to refuse to trans mit any dispatchss for the Spanish government. THE NEW BISHOPS Elected Today at the M. E. General Conference. Special to the Telegram. Baltimore, May 17 Dr. Warren Candler, of Georgia, . president of Emory College at Oxford, and Dr. H. C. Morrison, of Nashville, Tenn., missionary secretary, were elected bishops of the Methpdist Episcopal Church South, at the General Confer ence here today. Surveying the New Road. In accord with the resolution passed by the board of aldermen at their meeting last Friday night in regard to straightening the road beyond the cemetery, City Engineer Richardson yesterday began the preliminary sur vey of the proposed road. , When the work is completed and road graded much will be added to the comfort and pleasure of the travelers of that road. Nffle hope that the work of grading the new road will commence as soon as the surveys are completed. Historical Edition. There is now in course of prepara ion a historical edition of the Chureh Record, to be issued about June 23. The work is under the management and supervision of J. Norman Wills J and will be a very valuable and hand some work. It will contain, besides historical matter pertaining to the M. P. church, a special Greensboro department, which will prove interest ing. THE MARKETS. Closing Quotations by Private Wire to W. A. Porterfield & Co. W. A. Porterfield & Co. , comsipsion 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 Now York Stock Exchange: New York, May. 17, 1898. American obacco 110i Atch., Top. & Santa Fe 31i B. and O C. and O..; 21 Chic, Bur. and Quinoy 1004 Chic. Gas 964 DeL, Lac, and Western Delaware and Hudson Am. spirits Dist'r and cattle feed Erie General Electric 36 J Jersey Central 95 Louisville and Nashville 531 Lake Shore. Manhattan Elevated lQZi Missouri and Pacific 334 Northwestern.... 124 i Northern Pacific Pr National Lead New York Ctptral 115 Pacific Mail Reading 18i Rock Island 100i Southern Railway Southern Railway Pr 29 St. Paul. : . 96i Sugar Trust 136i Tenn. Coal & Iron 25i Texas Pacific U. S. Leather Preferred Western Union Tel 90 Wabash Preferred The following are the closing quota tions of the Chicago Board of Trade: C3&ICAQO, May 17, 1898. Wheats July T. 108 May j. 149 " Sept 89i Corn, Dec " Apr " Sept 364 " Oct : ' May 354 " July 36 Oats, Sept 23 " Apr ' May 29 " July 26i Pork, Dec " Apr -.. " May 1200 " July 1217 Lard, Sept -. 670 " " Apr - " May 662 " July 662 Ribs, Sept 642 " Apr " May 635 H. July 642 Cotton, Sept. 624625 " Dec 627628 Feb " March " April " May 627629 " June 628629 " Jnly 633684 " August C37638 " Oct 624625 " Nov .624625 " Jan 629P30 Spot cotton 61 Puts, 102 Q ; Calls, 111.; Curb 871 A fresh Supply Watermelon & Cantefoupe Seeds Also Seasonable Drinks AT Stamey & Grissom, (Successors to. South Side Pharmacy) J. K. M'lUHENNY, Druggist, 504 So. Elm. Manager. Crown Perfumery Co.'s . Crabapple Blossom , x Crown Vio let, Crown Glycerine Soap, Crown Lavendar Salts, sold by r Jno. B. Fariss. Dependable Druggist. SPRING, WEATHER Weakens The Eyes. There is no time of the year whop the eyes need to be more carefully protected nd assisted than this time through which we are now passing. The system is undergoing a ehange 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 tjhey may be permanently injured. If they are flfoubnng you better consult at once the only Eye Specialist in this vicinity J. T. JOHNSON. Opposite McAdoo Hotel. OFFICE HOURS: 8:08 a m to 12:30 m.; 2:00 to 6:00 p. m. REMEMBER THE AUCTION SALE OF IMPROVED CITY LOTS Monday May 16th, '98. Promptly at 12 o'clock noon, on next Manday. The court House bell will ring for this sale. After announ cing terms, &c, at the court house door, we will immediately adjourn and all proeeed to the property. First to Mrs. Pugh's lot and then to Isley property, now occupied by J.M. Love. WHARTON & McALISTER. AGENTS. MOTH BALLS. MOTH BALLS. MOTH BALLS. MOTH BALLS. 15c pound 2 pounds for 25c HOWARD GARDNER'S. Corner Opposite ost Office. Fresh Garden Seed. Go Ahead I But first be sure you are'right. That is where we come in or rather fehat is when you come in and see us. First be. sure you know just what sort ef 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 have a full line of just such goods which we are offering at unusually low prices. There is a lot of 2go ifa all of our goods. Holton's Drug Store. McAdoo House Building. .Dr. B. W. BEST k M.P. Building, opposite McAdoo House. Calls left at Holton's drug stors promptly attended. v.- V -