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,: ME PRE 88 L ' im v NUMBER 8553 RALLfGH, N. O, FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 22 im $100 PER YEAR HOURLY EXPECTED SHORT STATEMENTS 'S PROCLAMATION Governor Kusseil Awaiting Presidents Call Minor Matters Manipulated for the Many. THAT CUBA IS BLOCKADED WIL1WJK ISSUED TODAY I AROUND IN THE CITY PRESIDENT Ev.ry Indication thai the Woh!IUiii-n of Troops In Raleigh Will Begin T. hJdmlw nd Will lie Completed Monday Morning. A despatch from Washington an nounces that the volunteer bill has passed both the Senate and the House and that the President will Issue his rail on the Governor's of the several States for their proportion of the 100, 000 troops this afternoon. At four o'clock no telegram had been received from Washington at the cap! tol but Gov. Russell and Coll Harrell were waiting ready to receive the call any moment. The President's call will ask the Governor for 2.000 TROOPS OF THE MILITIA. The' colonels of the four regiments will receive tele graphic orders from Gov. Russell with in less than an hour after the Presi dent's call comes here and the colonels will Immediately wire the .captains of the companies In their regiments. Col. Harrell says' that If orders are sent out tonight troops will begin to arrive in Raleigh tomorrow morning. The mobilization will bep erfected Monday After the President's call Gov. Rus sell will, In conformity to the State regulations and law, first call on the State guard as the organized militia ahd, if this force is not sufficient to supply the call, then volunteers from the unorganized militia (Including all able bodied men In the State from the ages of 18 to 45) will be called for either as individuals or organized companies or r.'slmrnts. GOVKn.voR's or.ur- This morning the following wu-; made public: GOVERNOR'S guard ttvtioxi You are hereby ordered - at your armory Monday night ' " LT.ih. at 8 o'clock In Fatigue w" Kvery man must be present. No exrus.' will be taken this is positive. By order of A. J. CRAWFORD. Captain. C. C. PUNCH, First Sergeant. Twelve young men applied for mem bership in the Governor's Guards this morning. The following is a blank ap plication : To the OfPeer and Members of the Governor's Guard: Gentlemen: Having formed a favor able opinion ef your-Company,. I here . by make application for active mem bership. If elected. I will comply with the Constitution and By-Laws of the Compnny and the Rules and Regnla tlonh of the North Carolina State Guard, and to obey all orders from the officers legally appointed over me. 1 do devliire the I nm of letrnl age to' en list (betwr n IK :nd 45 years) and be lKttinyself to be physically qnalif'il to perform all the duties of an able bodied soldier, and that I have never been dishonorably discharged from the Military Service of this or any other State, nor from that of the United State. Among the applications today were those of Robert L. Gray, Fred Wooll cott, Dalen Stronach and Stanley Fal son. UNPARDONABLE NEGLIGENCE. The Trinity Ball Team Came Near Fie lng Left Today. This morning the ball team from Trlnltv college arrived on the Southern from Durham expecting to take the Seaboard Air-Line for Wake Forest, where they were scheduled to play that college this morning. The Southern was a few minutes late and when this train reached Cary the manager of the Trinity team, learning that the, north bound P. A. L. had passed Cnry short ly before the Southern arrived. In structed the telegraph operator at Cnry to wire to Raleigh to hold the B, A. L. However, this message was not receiv ed, according to the S. A. L. depot tick et airent, and the S. A. L. ws barely out of sight when the Southern arrived with 19 young men going to Wake For est. Mr. Bunch ran and telephoned to Johnson street station to hold the train and had It not been for this timely ac tion no game could have been played today at Wake Forest. The passen gers from the Southern who desired to take the Pesbosrd train had to hire hocks and drive as fast as possible to Johnson street station, where the train was held for them. rTO HOLD THEIR JOBS. A letter from the headquarters of the Southern Railway Company states thnt neb. employes of the company as wish ed to enlist In the army to flerht asralnst Spain In the event of war would -have their positions kent open for.them un til they returned from the strugele. It la underfed that similar letters 'have been sent out over the entire sys tem of the Southern. This' will "give several thousand men an opportunity to fight for the'r country, with, the assurance that their positions will be kept open for them. So far as could be learned none of the employes of the company, here have made a rush to enlist for service. : The executive committee pf the Bap tist Female University here, today di rected Rev. Dr. A. M. Slmma and John K. Ray to rn North and examine public buildings with a view to securing' the very beet hasting apparatus for the UnlwiHy. - GAME OF THE SEASON. University of Virginia and University of North Carolina Play for Cham- pionship of South Tomorrow. The great game of ball between the Universities of Virginia and North Car olina which decides the championship of the South will be played In Chapel Hill tomorrow. Bothteams are lh ex cellent trim and both are determined to win. Summergill. Virginia's crack pitcher Is not new In the business. He played on the Brown University team last year and won the reputation of being one of the best college pitchers In America. Martin Virginia's fhort- stop, plays in professional form and will probably "star In tomorrow's gam. Collier, who pitched forVlrglnia last year, Is playing center field. Captain Bonney will again cover left field. At Chapel HI) the excitement is at fever heat. Joel D. Whltaker. of Ral eigh, and ex-captaln "Pat" ' Stanley have been on the Hill coaching the team for the past few days. Georse Stephens, the second best amateur pitcher In America, went over this morning to lend his assistance. Lawson, Carolina's pitcher enjoys the enviable record of having pitched 260 pames and won 244. He began his ca reer as a ball player in 1895. at Locust- Academy, Virginia. He was not long nprovlng himself an unusually puzzlln? twlrler and won many laurels In the 'box." Despite two very flattering of fers from large teams last year Mr. Lawson has continued to remain In imntcr circles. A year or two ago he 'tchod f-T a Virginia preparatory school team araimt the University of Virginia and won his game. He is now splendid form. He has speed "to burn." onb-k curves and wonderful control. His cool bead-work at eriti- 'al moments has won for him the abso- uie confidence of every Chapel Hillian. John Mi Kce. tbe Varsity's great out fielder Is a Raleigh boy. and will not be found wantine tomorrow. His batting especially strong. , . . - ,,1 raves, who was prepared for college 1 t Morson and Dentin's will catch for arollna. Though he hasn't had a pass ball scored against him this season, his erent Improvement has been remarka ble. Captain Vlnston will hold down first se In his usual manner. Be'den. who knocked the home run In the VJrcirtla game Inst year. Is batting letter than ever. Tbe special train will leave RMelgh at 1?:w. Tbe management has tbe triviloe of seven roaches and ftmp'e n-eomoo'pib'n will be jn-ovfded for .tbe ex.-urs'oniPt--'. s.e'!nl cars will be re served for i-H.bp and tbe'r escorts. Tbe -l'nd trln t'-lfl If nulv Jl.r.ft. I'!:. CARTER ON' M'SSTONS. TTe Heartily Commends President Mc Klnley's War Policy. Services are being held In the Rfleigh Baptist Tabernacle ench night this week of pray for the promotion of mis sions throughout the world. Last even ing Rev. Dr. J. W. Carter of the First Baptist church delivered an address on missions. Ills talk was divided Into three subjects. Come Go Preach. In the course of his address. Dr. Car ter spoke of the relation between war and missions. He said that China was thrown open to the gospel by the opium war. Although England was prompt ed by a wrong motive In Instituting that war. yet God overruled it to His elo,ry nnd made It the means of spread ing the gospel. Dr. Carter mentioned tbe war now In prepress and predicted that after the struggle Diaz would return to Cuba to conquer the island for Christ. The speaker said that he did not vote for McKlniey for President but he now heartily endorsed his course both In trying to secure peace as long as there was any hope for peace with honor to this country and then, when he found this Impossible, pushing the war firmly and vigorously. He also praised the "resident for his rejection of the Pope's offer to mediate between the TTnlted States and Spain and said that if the President could be criticised at all It was for not making his rejection stronger. He thought a Presbyterian or any denominational preacher had as much right to mediate. He said that the Pone had for years seen Catholic Spain nersecute and starve Catholic Cuba without one word of protest, but when nrotestatant America wanted to come to the rescue of the starving Catholics In Cuba the Pope's voice was at last raised for peace. HIS FRIENDS UNEASY. The actions of Mr. Erwin, of the firm of Tucker & Erwin attracted the atten tion of his friends yesterday afternoon. He was making: elaborate preparations for' something, no one knew what, and it was Anally decided that he had seri ous: intentions of going to the war. He wore an excited look, but would not talk. - " About four o'clock he mounted hit wheel and rode off, going south, his friends bidding- him good bye. The worst suspicions were then con firmed. The suspense, however, was abruptly and agreeably terminated this morning, when It was learned that Mr. Erwin, when it was learned that Mr. .Erwin had only gone oft and got married and that he had returned to the city accompanied by hi bride nee Miss Klrkman. -Greensboro Telegram. D Volunteer Bill Call fi IV I 1- 11 Minister wooarora naa to Personally Block Against Spanish Police The Buena-Ventura had Arms , Aboard Two Shots were Fired Flying Squadron has not Gone Yet The War Declaration is Ready Spain will Prac tice Privateering The Senate had Adjourned until Monday INTERNAL SPANISH TROUBLE. By Cable to the Press-Visitor. Madrid. April 22. Fears of c.isis in the ministry are entertained. NEW YORK SAILED. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Key West, April 22. The flagship New York of Sampson's fleet sailed from here at 5:30 this morning. SPANISH FLEET GONE. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Washington, April 22. President Mo Klnley says Spain must take the Initia tive. It Is unofficially stated that the Spanish fleet is not at the Cape Verde. WOODFORD'S BRAVERY. He Forcibly Prevented Spaniards From Capturing a Member of American Legation. By Cable to the Tress-Visitor. Hondaye, Spanish frontier, April 22. Minister Woodford nnd staff reached the frontier this morning ufter excit ing experiences at Valladolld where the train was attacked with stones. The Spanish police attempted to cap ture a member of the American lega tion at Valladolld. Morono is the mem ber of the legation singled out for cap ture on the ground that he was a sub ject of Spain, but the attempt was frustrated owing to the presence of mind of the minister. The windows of the cars were broken. Civil guards were compelled to protect his carriage with drawn swords. Minis ter Woodford, however slept through the disturbance. The Morono Incident threatened to be serious. A desperate effort was made to capture him, which was only frustrated by Minister Wood ford blocking the carriage door and saying that he could only be removed by force. The police accompanied the detachment from Toloso to San-Sebas-tlan, where the police officials left on seeing Woodford was determined to maintain his rights. Great relief was felt by the party when they left Span ish soil. SQUADRON SAILS. Part of North Atlantic Squadron Goes to Cuba. By Telegarph to The Press-Visitor. Key West, April 22. The North At lantic squadron, except the Monitors Terror and Puritan and the smaller cruisers, sailed from Key West thlB morning for the Florida Straits. The skies were gray when the vessels sail ed presumably -for Cuba. In addition to the monitors left, there are the crui sers Marblehead and Detroit and the despatch boat Dolphin and the torpe do boats Cushing, Dupont and Porter. Throughout the night there was unus ual activity an the vessels and among the watchers. THE BLOCKADE FLEET. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Key West, April 22. The following boats compose theblockade fleet off Cuba, The Iowa and Indalna, the cruisers New York and Cincinnati the gun-boats Nashville, Castlne. Newport and Machlas, the monitor Amphritrlte, the torpedo boats Ericsson, Foote and Wlnslow and the torpedo boat destroy er Mayflower. SPANISH FREIGHTER CAPTURED. By Telegraph to The Press-Visitor. Key West, April 22. A Spanish freighter was captured by the fleet this morning. IT WAS BUENA VENTURA CAP TURED. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. ' Key West. April 22. The Spanish vessel captured la the Buena-Ventura. They are bringing her In as a prise. Oreat excitement prevails. . Passed and President will Issue for Troops To - ON 1 "I-v . , . . FIRED ON THE BUENA-VENTURA. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Key West, April 22. The Buena-Ven-tura carried lumber from Texas. The cruiser Nashville fired two six pounder at her and the Spaniard then surren dered. BUENA-VENTURA HAD Alt. MS AND SUPPLIES. By Telegraph to the Press-Visiter. Key West, April 22. It is stated that the liuena-Ventura carried arms and supplies for the Spanish army. EVEN FILIBUSTERING TIONS. EXPEDI- By Telegraph to The Press-Visitor. New Orleans, April 22. Seven filibus tering expeditions will leave the Gulf to aid Gomez and the insurgents. FLYING SQUADRON READY. Uy i Ici.tiii to The Press-Visitor. Fort Monroe. April 22. The Flying s.uudioii iu still here this morning though Krc-at activity prevailed on uboard and they are ready to move. They are practicing at targets. VOLUNTARY BILL. By Telegraph to the Pres3-Vlsilor. Washington, April 22. The confer ence committee will report the volun tary bill favorably. The government has purchased a new steamship built fur the New England Fish Co., to be used as a cruiser. VOLL'NTTER BILL PASSED The Call for Volunteers Will be Issued Today. By Telegraph to the PreBS-Visltur. Washington, April 22. The call for for volunteers will be Issued this after noon. The Senate is in executive ses sion considering a declaration of war. The -House has adopted a conference report of volunteer bill. BLOCKADE NOTICE PREPARED. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Washington, April 22. Notice to all nations that the United States propose to establish a blockade of Havana has been drawn up by the attorney general. It is now in the hands of the Secretary of State. It is believed that It will be delivered to diplomatic representatives today. DECLARATION READY. By Telegraph to The Press-Visitor. Washington, April 22. The war de claration is ready. The Spaniards are given one year to leave the country. It is officially stated that Spain has not give up privateering. PROCLAMATION ISSUED. All Cuba Is Now Blockaded by Our Fleet. By Telegraph to The Press-Visitor. Washington, April 22. The President has signed a proclamation announcing the blockade of Havana and of all Cuba. The House and Senate passed the volunteer army bill to allow the President to call for one hundred thou sand troops immediately. SENATE ADJOURNED. By Telegraph to The Press-Visitor. Washington, April 22. The Senate has adjourned until Monday. DETROIT SAILED. By Telegraph to The Press-Visitor. Key West, April 41 The Detroit sail ed to Join the blockade squadron at twe : thla afternoon.: 1 J day. id the Door of his Car THE HONEST COL" HSU. liy Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Washington, April 22. Senator Davis when he left the White House said that a formal declaration of war will likely be passed by Congress by tomorrow in order to allow the Spanish govern ment full time of the limit Imposed by the ultimatum. SPANISH DECREE. By Cable to the Press-Visitor. Madrid, April 22. Royal decree Ga zetted calling out thirty thousand re serve ninety-seven. SMITH SWORN IN. By Telegraph to The Press-Visitor. Washington, April 22 Postmaster General Smith was sworn In this morn ing. President McKlniey received Sen ator Davis early today. NAVAL RESERVES ON DUTY NOW. By Telegraph to Tbe Press-Visitor. Brooklyn, April 22. The First Battal llon of marines at the Brooklyn Navy Yard leave for Hampton-Roads to night, seven hundred and fifty strong. CAMPOS MAY TAKE PREMIERSHIP By Cable to the Press-Visitor. Madrid. April 22. Campos will take the Premiership If Sagasta Weakens. BRITISH ORDERS. By C.-ibie to The Press-Visitor. London, April 22. The Admiralty has j issued orders today that all hills of lad i Ing for government ships shall hear tne declaration signed by the commanding I officer of such vessel certifying that (be store aboard Is tbe property of the , British government and not n contra- band of war. PARIS COMING. By Cable to tbe Press-Visitor. Southampton, April 22. The sailed for New York today. Paris SAMPSON'S REPORT. By Telegraph to The Press-Visitor. Washington, April 22. Commander Sampson reports that he has establish ed a blockade In the northern and port of the southwestern coast of Cuba as fp.r as Cleafuegoes. He has not enough vessels to blockade the rest of the coast line. The ports not blockaded are Trln:dad, Santa Cruz, Jobaco, Magan lllo, Santiago De Cuba. The President has Issued a proclamation containing a notice that neutral vessels attempt ing to enter orleave blockaded ports be at once warned and on second attempt to be captured as prize neutral ves sels. Allowed 30 days to leave hlncknde ports. ALFONSO XII. By Telegraph to The Press-Visitor. Key West, April 22. Squadron said to be on the lookout mail steamer Alfonso XII, due from Spain at Havana today with troops. E1LL SIGNED. By Telegraph to the Press-Visitor. Washington, April 22. The President has signed the bill prohlbttln.-r the ex port of coal. SEALED ORDERS. By Telegraph to the Prest -Visitor. Philadelphia, April 22. The monitor Miantonomah left at 2:30, under sealed orders. It is supposed she bound for Key West. VOLUNTEER BILL SIQNl-tO. By Telegraph to the Press-Vlsl' or. Washington April 21 S P, M. The .President has signed the Volunteer bllL STEELE-TUCKER. The Marriage of Miss Margaret Lee Steele and Clemons Tucker. (The Republic.) Thursday night Mr. Clemons Tucker, of Raleigh, led Miss Margaret Lee Steele, of Rockingham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Steele, to the hymenlal altar where two hearts were made one. This important ceremony In every man and women's life took place at the Methodist church In this city. Rev. I. McK. Pittinger, Episcopal rector of Raleigh and Rev. Jesse H. Page, pastor of the M. E. Church officiated. Miss Jesse W. Page was Maid of Honor: Mr. Garland Tucker (brother of the groom) acted as best man; Misses Pearl and Ruby Steele as flower girls; Misses Mary and Jane Steele, Miss Lillian Tucker (sister of the groom) and Mr. Anderson, of Baltimore, offi ciated as waiters; Thos. Leak, Lee Everett, of Rockingham: Mr. Williams, of Fayettevllle and Mr. Strong of Ral eigh, were the ushers. Mr. Tucker Is the son of one of the old time settlers of Raleigh, having moved to Raleigh from Virginia forty or more years ago. Rev. Mr. Page in forms us that he and the father of Mr. Tucker were school boys In 1851 -'2 In the good old State of Virginia. Mr. Tucker's mother was a Miss Hutchins a member of one of the old families of Raleigh. It might not be In good form, per haps, to speak of the beauty of the lady as she appeared In this marriage ceremony, but we venture the remark that It was a beautiful scene and the center piece was In the bride DR. THORNWELL TO LECTURE. He Speaks Tonight on "What a Coun try Parson Raw Across the Water." Rev. Dr. J. A. Thornwell, one of the eminent Presbyterian ministers in the South, arrived this afternoon and is the guest of Rev. Dr. Eugene Daniel. Dr. Thornwell will deliver an address In the new lecture room of the Presby terian church here this evening at 8 o'clock, the somewhat humorous topic "What a Country Parson Saw Across the Water." This address will be for the benefit of the Building fund of the new Presbyterian church. The popu lar price of admission will be 25 cents for adults,' 15 cents for children. In the Judgment of such eminent critics as Col. Leroy Youmans, Judge McMarter, Professor Flynn, of South Carolina; and Mr. Shearer, Professor Harding. and Rev. A. Y. Graham, of North Caro- llnt Dr. Thornwell has few equals In the power to hold and sway an audience. His address sparkles with humor and will be enjoyed by young and old. He has usually delivered It under the auspices of some college, and it Is said to be esprlally entertaining to college students. A special feature of the evening will be the music. Miss Potter of Peace In stitute nnd Miss Hamilton will sing. NARROW ESCATE. Four Raleigh Young Men Came Near Being Drowned. Four joung men from this city had a narrow escape from drowning Wed nesday afternoon at Moore's pond 3ome seventeen miles from Raleigh. Messrs. Will Moye. Jeo Ellington, Edgar Brougbton and Powatan Matthews went to Moore's pond on a fishing ex pedition. They were out on the pond about 100 yards from the shore when tbe boat began to sink and before any thing could be done it went to tbe bot tom. The occupants had to swln for their lives. They had on heavy cloth ing nnd It was with the greatest diffi culty that they reached the shore. Mr. Ellington onme very near losing his life and bad to be resuscitated when he reached land. All of the young men lost money and other articles from their pockets. The most valuable articles lost were a $15 rifle and a $40 gun. SHOWERS SATURDAY. Tbe forecast for Raleigh and vicin ity of the weather bureau says: In creasing cloudiness tonight: showers Saturday. The depression In the west has mov ed southeast to .Kansas, and extends between Davenport and Oklahoma. Cloudy rainy weather prevails In the Mississippi valley, extending to the Ohio valley and Lake region. The rain fall has been light. Clear weather continues on the At lantic coast and the weather has also cleared on the Rocky Mountain slope. BLANCO DECLARES WAR. By Cable to the Press-Visitor. Havana. April 225 P M. Gen. Blan eo has Issued a proclamation declaring . state of war exists. There was a large movement of Fed eral troops through the State yesterday. The Southern Railway moved eleven solid train loads from the North to the South, the trains consisting of eleven car loads each. Several Raleigh per sons saw the trains pass through Greensboro, and that place was in right much of a flutter. There were seven sections to train No. 26 and three see Hnn tn Kfl. 87. In addition to the troops, there was a t- - iitiiimpnt of fiahhott. Reports received here are that the troops were received with great enthu siasm oy tne peopie or un oimiw j points along wmen mey pmwm ; Pot-Pourrl of the Nens Pictnrt-don Points and People Purtlneatly Picket and Pithily pnt In Print. Dr. J. Elmer White, of Hertford, la la the city today. Capt. W. R. Blake is very 111 with pneumonia at his residence, corner ' Hargett and Bloodworth streets. The ordinance of baptism will be ad- ministered at the First Baptist church tonight at 8 o'clock by the pastor. Rev. Dr. Carter. There nre 54 candidate for baptism. We are sorry to note that the Craven Memorial Hall will not be built this spring. However, the corner-stone will be laid with appropriate ceremonies at commencement. Trinity Archive. The special meeting now being con ducted In the Edenton street Methodist church by the pastor, Rev. Dr. W. C, Norman Is steadily increasing In In terest. Services are held each night at f o'clock and also every morning at 10:20. A new council of the Jr. O. U. A. M.. will be organized this evening in hall over Citizens' National Bank. Parties who have signed the application for charter are notified to be present. Mem bers of Raleigh Council Invited. Mr. J. W. Bailey has returned from a visit to Washington city. He stopped at "Norfolk and went to see the north Atlantic squadron. He says It Is a magnificent sight. He was especially impressed with the formidable appear ance of the battleship Massachusetts. Special rates will be had to the Old Battle Ground celebration at Greens boro, May 6th. A handsome monument will be dedicated to "Gillies," the bugler boy, who was murdered by Gen eral Tarleton's British cavalry. Z. V. Taylor, Esq.. and others are booked for addresses. Oak Ridge will make It a gala day and give everyone a good time. The ladles of the Presbyterian Aid Society, the Young Ladles' Auxiliary and the Woman's Exchange are re quested to meet at the Ladles' Parlor of the Presbyterian church, Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock, to confer to gether regarding an entertainment for the new church. A full attendaaoe is desired. , Ella Hunlcy. colored, was arraigned this morning before Mayor Rust for assault upon Josle McGreuger, colored, Flla and Josle had a little falling out about a hat and Ella used a knife, cut ting her opponent across the forehead and hand and scratching her on the breast. The Mayor sent Ella to jail In default of a bond and recognised Josie for her appearance at the next term of court. It will be remembered that recently Dr. B. F. Dixon, of Cleveland county tendered his services In case of war. The information Is given today that he has called his two sons home from Trinity college and father and son have volunteered their services to the military company at Shelby and Will be accepted when the company Is recruit ed to the necessary number. FIRST COMMENCEMENT. The Nurses Training School of St. Agnus Hospital Turns Out Two G raduates. The first annual commencement of the Nurses' Training School, St. Agnus' Hospital, occurred yesterday morning. There were two gradutes Miss Anna Augusta Groves and Miss Effle Wortham. Both graduates very credit able and excellent papers. The sub ject of the essay by Miss Wortham was "Massage" and that by Miss Groves was "Trained Nursing." Dr. Rogers addressed the graduates. His remarks were pointed and practical and were much complimented. The nurses from Rex Hospital attend ed the granduatlng exercises. The train ng school Is a new feature of the insti tution and bids fair to be a most suc cessful one. The school has the valua ble assistance of Dr. Jas. McKee, Dr. Royster and other physicians who de liver regular lectures to the classes. BROUGHT UP A COUNTER CLAIM. (Statesvllle Mascot.) Dr. J. F. Long sued Mr. E. L. Freese, of Shlloh township, for a $42.50 doctor's bill, and the trial was had before W. C Mills, Esq., Monday. In the course of the trial Mr. Freeze set up a counter claim, alleging that on one occasion a cow belonging to Dr. Long was "con- - -Jured," that he was sent for and "tin conjured" her and that his services were worth $15. As he only made one visit professionally to the cow, 'Squire Mills cut down the fee to $2, the same price as one of Dr. Liang's Visits to Mr. Freeze, and gave Judgment to Dr. - r.nn tn KA K!-- a 1,1- Kill The County Democratic Convention vill meet at Carthage, Moore county, Saturday, May 14th. The precinct prl naiies will meet Saturday May 7th, -. Treasurer Worth has not yet become reconciled to the war. Testerday ha rtated that tbe United States would yet see it fear to prevent a eeM with f Spain 1-