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mm YOLUMI XIY. - HIW BUS, CRAYI3 COUHTT, N. C.,. FRIDAY, MAT 30, 1902 SECOND SECTION. i. NUMBER 17. 1 X V $ f. ill 1 ii Corn removes from the soil large quantities of ' . Potash. The fertilizer ap plied, most furnish enough Potash, or the land will lose its pro ducing power," . lrm. GERMAN KALI WORKS, J "am St., New York. , A. fc M. COLLEGE. Commencement Exercises. Feurteen : Graduates. Ex-Senator Ransom ' Presents .Diplomas. Special to Journal. Raliiob, Hay 23. Today the com mencement exercises of the Agricultu ral and Mechanical College wore held In the Academy of Itoaic. v ? r,V There'were fourteen graduate!. J. L, Parker won first honor, R B. fiaowden second honor. ,The ''Star" cadets were Snowden, Cockran and. Baseman. ,. Bx-8onator Matt Ransom presented the diplomas and made a ringing speech In which he said the United States led ' all other countries, and that' 'this was due to the intense love of the country, unmatched anywhere else; he said Eng i . land ranked second among the nations and In love of country. The Ex-Senator was given an ovation by the aodlenc ? .-.Yrfc'j c vUci " May. Misses Jessie Taylor and Lula Ipock spent (Saturday night at Vance horo. ,. ... ,- . . -. - Ctpt.'J. E.; Sellers of New Bern was here a short time Sunday. - v Quite a number of pur people went to Klnston Saturday 'night and Sunday to hear the lecture and sermon of the great evangelist Sam Jones. , ' ? ' Mr. Walter Glover spent Sunday with Mr. KennethlDoagherty. i ; Mrs. Lane of ,9:Tarboro la visiting her son Mr. C. D. Lsne here. - Mrs. C. E. Bines returned Sunday from Rocky Mount and Spring Hope where she has has been on a visit for a week. .v , - . f Mr. Ernest Glover spent some time at Mr. L. F, Taylor's last week. v ' Messrs Joe Roberson and Frank White visited at Mr. Frank Wetherlngton's Sunday. . Owing to the dry weather the beans 1u this section are 'not as good as lsst years crop but It Is hoped that the pota- toe crop will be unusually good with avorauio circumstances, -. - J. S. Robertson Esd. went' to New Bern on business 8afurday, jf ." " r Hjcnon, Boers Holding .Oat . Lonoot, May 27. The British Cabi net was In session two hours today dis .cutntng the communications received - from Pretoria, alnce (he meeting of the " Minister UsVftiday.V ' KJ. , It Is understood that the Inner com mittee' of the 'Cabinet' cabled the result of the deliberations- to Pretoria. The Boer delegates at the Transvaal capital will probably return to Yereenlglng and ', report to the burghers, who are still as , semblod thjre, !rit m '":ff t AbtQidljs to the views of the official - here there Is nothing to jwarrant the pessimistic opinions' expressed In many quarters regarding the ultimate outcome of the discussions at Pretoria and Ye reenlglng. The Government, It is el - leged, continues to be satisfied that the " negotiations will result In a peaceful set- tlement, but does not dare announce this , VleW.--,':-";:- .."'P.. vv; 1 ';;v ' A. J. Balfour, the Government leader, made no statement In the House of Com moos today regarding the negotiations, .but be announced a postponmeot of the . budget :dl8cn8lonflxod for this week, remarking that It would be Inconvenient to debate the bndget "while there were other things in the balance." He subse- quently explained that it would be lm ' possible In discussing the bndget to pre- ; 1 1 ent referencea to the peace negotla lions. SHIPPING NEWS. ' ' Barges Emma and Bessie, Csptala " Balckner, and the Edwards left this port .with losds of lumber yesterdsy morning In tow of tog Curtln'. ; They were bound for Philadelphia. - Schooner Bertie, Capt. Morris, sailed last night for Csrteret with load of merchandise. ; Steamer Blanche, Capt. Smith, which but bf-pi ravin's extensive rppMrs made n t",a i. .... i .!, n Je a very stls- f .--..j tr' It ';'." ' y a'tornooa. Chief Charlotte Team's rTlenUg Streak. Matter ef Cattle qaarantlne . For State. Report ef College Attendance. ' -.Art Exhibit St. r Xarj's Col lege. ' . Raleigh, May 28. A number of Re publicans, from various parts of the State, are here. They say they expect that W. P. Bynum, Jr., or Jndga Tim- Derlske will be their party's nominee for chief Justice. Some of the Republicans are urging ex-attorney general Z. V. Walser to run for Congress, bnt he ap pears to be very coy. - The game of baseball won from Ral eigh yesterday by Charlotte Is the thir teenth In succession won by the letter team. The board of agriculture shows very plainly that It will manage the affairs of the Agricultural and Mechanical College and not share any of its duties and re sponsibilities with the board of visitors. The law la mandatory and very strictly drawn. . Among today's arrivals were J. A. Long, Roxboro; J. R. GaskllL Tar boro! :'" ; ' - - '- The State Veternarlan is now hard at work on the cattle quarantine matter. In the old territory he finds much inter est, but In the new territory the cattle owners know little and care less. They have not yet awakened to the situation June 14 there will ' be a meeting at Wilkesboro to organize a county asso ciation. " The report by President G T. Winston on the college shows 869 students en rolled, representing six Ststes and 82 counties in this State. Wake county has 87, Mecklenburg IS, Wayne 13. Of the students 179 are sons of farmers. At St. Mary's Female College today the trustees met and the are exhibit was on view. '"j:-":'.''r'' ' .;J" Cost AbODt $20,000,000. Washington, May 27 In response to a resolution of inquiry the Secretary of the Navy. today forwarded to the Senate -a statement by the Paymaster-General of the Navy showing the expenditures of the Government on account of the naval operations k the Philippines from May 1, 1808, to date. v. The 'statement places'the '. amount, in round numbers, at 130,000,000. ( The ex penditures to November, 1899, were $0,- 515,034; for 1900,, $3,512,000 and for 1901, 16,835,000. The remainder of. the $20,- 000 is estimated for 1902,tbe exact figures for the present year being unavailable. , Walter Neal Nominated.; , . Special to the Journal. Rockingham, N. C. May 28. Walter Neal was nominated today for Superior Court Judge, by the Democrats of this county. - '' . ZORAH. May 27. The weather has been very dry for more than a month. We had light f rain today, but not nearly enough. A great many have not chopped cotton yet, for want or a stand. Corn Is looking well notwithstanding the drought. ' Several of our citizens were In your city last Saturday. Messrs. D. O'Neal, C. R. Whltford,and Paul O'Neal of Klnston were at Zorah 8unday. t , Elder Thos. Motzlngo, of Stonewall, began at Bethel a seiles of meetings for Rev. Mr. Jenkins, M. E., of the Pamlico circuit, on lsst Saturday night. Mr. Jen kins took charge Sunday night, but we do not know how long he will con tinue, , ;..? fff:. V;- J Mrs. L K. , Wetherington and ; her daughter, Mrs. N. H. Whitford of Clay Root, Pitt county, were at Zorah Satur day night. ) ? Elder R. L. Daugherty had made an appointment to preach at Friendship next Sunday at 8 p. m., but has called It in on account of its being ' in conflict with Rev. J. S. Taylor's1 regular preach ing. .:. v-." .''' ni . V-.r il : Next Monday is the time for the elec tion of the County Commissioners, Now the Magistrates being the represents tives of the people, ought to be instruct ed as to whom they want. If the people would meet with them and name'the men of their choice, we believe there would be no trouble in getting, them elected. .-! CLYKPIA. .; . Msy 29. The school of Miss -Dallas Dlnktns closed Friday night the 16th with an excellent entertainment. It con slsted of muBlc, recitations and dialogues which were well rendered. ; The stage Was beautifully decorated . with roses. ferns and evergreens, Miss DInkins took much care in training the children, we think special honor Is dus to both the teacher and children, at there was not a mlstate in the whole programme. Our teacher Miss DInkins returned to her home at Yanoeboro, Wednesdsy the 21st. We regretted very much to see her lesve. as she Is an excellent teacher. u , 1 j.s won tiie love of L...Ii s 1 and c- Wefu'V r-""i t': t she t ( to ( r i Republican Nominees For ; Justiceship. TRENTON. Epworth League Elects OfUcers. School " Commencement. Personals. v May 28. Misses Gladys, Helen and Ruth Chapman are the guests ofJ. A Smith... v . ,MIas Julia Hammond, who has been on an extended visit in Georgia returned home a few days ago. - Quite a number of our people went to Klnston Saturday to hear the great Rev. Sam Jones lecture. . . 7, ' The Trenton correspondent received an Invitation to attend the commence ment of Trinity College. . . ' Miss Mamie Henderson, of Belgrade, Onslow, county, who has been attend ing school at thla place went home Fri day on account of slekatMs. , Dr. J. A. McDsnlelfcOt Fsyetterllle, N C. has located here, and- will practice with Dr. H. R. Parker; Trust they'll suc ceed in their undertakings. . Mr. T. C Whllaker, private Secretary to Congressman Charles R. Thomas, re turned from Washington a few days ago. - . -v.-. The commencement exercises of Tren ton High School will be Thursday even ing and Friday morning, May 29th and 80th. Hon. Tbos. D. ..Warren will not deliver the address as was announced before on account of a carbuncle on his neck, but Rev, W. G. Johnson, of Klns ton, will. .. Mr. W. M. Coble and family, who moved to Durham some time ago to do better is going to return to the old home stead. He finds he cannot do as well there as he can here. Be it ever so humble there's no place like home. The Epworth League elected new offi cers last Sunday night. Mr. A. C. Burt was elected President; Miss 'Birdie Koonce, first vice-president; Mrs. Indi ana Wlndley, second vice-president; Miss Estelle Murray, third vice-president; Miss Julis Jarman, Becretary and Mr. O. C. Perry, Treasurer. Prof. Eller bee gave us a nice talk on bis retirement from presidency. We regret very much on losing Prof. Ellerbe, tho' we know Mr. Burt will do just ss well. Clarence, the infant son, of Rev. and Mrs. D. C. Geddle, died Sunday morn ing May 25th, and was buried Monday morning the 20th. Rev. Mr. Bumpas, of New Bern, conducted the services, How lonely It is since the little blooming slower was plucked from this earth by angles, and waftad to that bright celes tial shore where sorrows are no more, yet we know the Lord doeth' all things well. May the Lord who never makes a mistake bind up broken hearts, and may the comforting Spirit . be with the be reaved ones until they meet where part ing is unknown. : "PBBHSVtBASCE." VACEBOR0. May 80. Mr. V. A. Rountree is in our town today. Miss Dallas DInkens who has been teaching at Olympla for the past six months returned to her home lest Wed. aesday to spend her vacation.' , ' Miss Dallas DInkens of Yanceboro and Miss Mattle Wlndley of Bath spent Monday in New "Bern Mr. Cleve Williams and MissLillle Smith attended the Commencement at Ayden, Monday, Tuesday and Wednes day and report a fine time. Mr. Tom Davis passed through our town today. Mr. Oscar Gatlln left Sunday for La grange to attend the closing exercises of the Debaum and Klnsey school. Quite a number of our people attended church at Butler Sunday, Miss Lizzie Lancaster spent Saturday and Sunday in Yanceboro The steamer Carolina took an excur sion : party Baturday to Rocky Point, which was a very enjoyable affair, Mr. Mills,' a lumber man from New Bern is in town for a few days. The tobacco - farmers fof onr sectllon seem very blue over the.cold weather. If madam rumor be correct,1 wed ding bells will ring In the near future. Miss Helen Smith spent a few days at Butlers last week. '. i " Hcpuffle's Turpentine t Mutton Suet Lung Plaster is a? certain cure for whoop ing cough, easy and comfortable, works while you sleep. 25 cents at F. 8. Duf- Vs. Soft Coal $5 a Ton. : i i ' New York, May 28. Another advance of 60 cents a ton wss made In the price of soft coal by the retail dealers through out the city today, making the price $5. This is an aavance oi about fi.oo per ton since the anthracite coal strike was begun, i ; ' .' ,:: There waa no change in the price , of anthracite, the figure ($7.50) fixed by the circular Issued on Mondsy still p rey ail ing, ; v-'i " f ; Negroes Want $500,000,000. Chattanooga, May 18 A petition to the president and congress of the United States, asking the appropriation of five hundred million dollars' to assist negroes to leave ithe United States has been pre pared by the International Emigration and Commercial association, an organi zation of negroes in session here. The petition recites a long train of abuses, which it was claimed the negroes are subjected to. It Is claimed that in many of the states the negro Is denied all social and polltl tlcal recognition and his constitutional rights are constantly violated. The lesd- j, nr-.Ms la t!s8 convention are r'ohop --, rf 0'"r; 'n, bihI ex-''.' ' ! r to PopaUst Will Vote Republicans Not , Fuse. . fforlh Carolina Exhibit at Charles- tea Most Meritorious. Metho dist Orphanage Fend. Medical School For Wake Forest ' r Ralugh, May 29. The trustees of the Agricultural and Mechanical college (the board of agriculture) met there today and devoted the session to the college affairs.' By the opening the next term the new dormitory sad auditorium will be completed and perhaps the power plant will be installed In the new textile building, so as to mske the letter avail able. The board of agriculture after having examined all the State exhibits at the Charleston exposition finds that the North Carolina exhibit is the most meri torious and valuable. All the North Carolinians who vUited the exposition are of the same opinion. The trustees of the Methodist orphan- ange have about $22,000 in bond for the building fund. Next week they will award the contract. ' - The fund for the statue of Sir Walter Raleigh to be placed In one of the parks here is now $100, largely raised by pen nyoontrlbutlons. Ex-Congressman John E. Fowler, Populist-Republican, of Clinton, who Is here, says the Republicans and Populists will not fuse or join forces this year but that most of the Populists will go over to the Republicans. He says that the Populists are stronger in Sampson county than ever before, but that gen erally they and the Republican are dis organized. Among today's arrivals were Robert Hancock, New Bern; W. E. Murchlson, Jonesboro; Gordon Williams, Wilson; R G. Grady, Wilmington; J. J. Gilbert, Klnston; Z- F. Long, Rockingham; John O. Wadsfforlh, Concord, Wake Forest College decides to estab lish . a medical school. The alumni have arranged to build a memorial hall. Inspector General Bain has mustered In the "Gate City Guards" of Greens boro as Oo. L., 3d Rgt. It is positively settled that the State Firemen's Association will hold Its an nual meeting here. The date is not yet fixed, but probably will be In Aug ust. ' Pumlce-LIke Flotsam In Carolina. Charleston, S. C, May 28 Consider able quantities of pumice-llke material, believed to be from the volcanoes In the West Indies, are drifting on the shores of Islands in this vicinity. Fishermen have also brought In pieces of it from theses. It is dark In color and brittle, with varied streaks, light In weight and floats on the water. .The Gulf Stream Is supposed to have brought it to this re gion. Baptists Expel Arkansas Governor. Little Rock. Ark., May 28. After a lengthy discussion - In the Second Bap tist church tonight,, the congregation voted to withdraw .fellowship from Governor Jefferson Davis upon charges of unbecoming conduct filed some time ago. Governor Davis was not present tonight and Is out of the city. The "McKiniey Postal Curds." Washington, May 28. It is expected the "McKInley" postal cards will be In the hands of postmasters throughout the country about July 1. The PoBtofflce De partment has recIeveeV the proofs of the new cards. The original showed a front view of the late President's face, but this was not satisfactory. A new plate has been made showing the profile view. Prescriptions at Davis. , 1 Davis Prescription Pharmacy makes a specialty of prescriptions. ; Prompt and careful attention is given them. Only the best drugs are used. The prices are reasonable. Send yours there to be filled. . y:r x Scattered Dust Fifty MllesJ St. Johms. Anmoua.- May 28. The British steamer Fontabelle, from New York for West Indian ports, has ar rived here, having passed St. Pierre yes terday afternoon, when vast columns ot smoke and flashes from Mount Pelee were visible 40 miles away. Dust fell on the steamer when 50 miles from the Is land. . ' ' New Explosion of Pelee. ' Fort de France, Martinique, May 28. Developments In the conditions ofMount Pelee, it is feared, indicate eruptions to come greater than any which have yet occurred. The volcano was again active today, an explosion which took place in the morning driving even the American scientists on board the cruiser Clncln natl ' ; . " ; . iC ASTORIA tor Iaiuiia ani CLilircn. roars the MOST LADIES K R3. BARBARA MoDONALD, Presi dent of the St. Louis Blue Ribbon dub, writes the following letter oonoerning Peruna from 2047 Dayton street, St. Louis, Mo.: i "It Is with feelings of gratitude, for benefits derived from the use of Peruna that 1 desire to proclaim to human-kind my experience, hoping that it will bene fit some unfortunate sufferer like myself. Suffering for years with, what ap peared to be an incurable malady,' and after a great expense Incurred consult ing physicians without any benefit, was recommended to try Peruna. As a last expedient I purchased a bottle, and before one-half of the contents were used 1 felt the beneficial results. I am con tinuing to use same, and might say I am entirely well. My disease seemed to be catarrh of the stomach, and the nauseating sensation, and the heavy, languid, tired-out feelings with which I suffered, especially after eating, have entirely left me, and my digestive or sans are in splendid condition, all of which I owe to the use of Peruna." MRS. BARBARA MoDONALD. Miss Julia V. Teller, of 2518 Prairie street, Milwaukee, Wis., is President of the German Young Woman's union, Her opinion ol Peruna is given in the following words: " Our German Young Woman's Union has nothing but praise for Peruna. Three of our members have been most wonderfully helped. One of them had i The lassitude incident to spring weather is especially trying to women. Aliments peculiar to tne sex ot many varieties are especially prone to aggravation. All this class ot affections are fitly described by the term "pelvic catarrh." v ''. V Any woman wishing to be placed on the list ot Dr. Hartman's patients tor tree home treatment and advice should immediately send name and symptoms, duration ot disease and treatment already tried. Directions tor the first month's treatment will be promptly mailed free ot charge. No tree medicine will be supplied by the doctor, but ail necessary directions will be furnished. k Read what the above ladles have to say of Peruna as a cure for these cases. I - you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use Hartman, giving a full statement of Address Dr. Hartman, President THE MARKETS. The following quotations were recelv ed by J. E. Latham & Co, New Bern N.O. Nnw York, May 29. Cotton; Open, High. Low.: Close July. 8.99 9.00 8.98 : 8.98 Aug.......... 8.74 8.78 8.0C 8.66 Sep........ ; 8.17 8.21 8.17 ; 8.17 Oct....'..'... 8.02 8.08 8.01 ,8,08 Chicago, May 29. Whxat: Open. "72 Open. '63 Open. '. 967i High. Low. Close 72 72 ' ! 721 High. Low. pioBe July.... COBN. May .63 62 02 Ribs. High. Low. Close May 907J 962T' ,965 ' New York, May 89. 8tocxb; Open. High. Low. Close Sugar..,. 1291 132 87 87 1281 86 131 ' ,129 SoRy 86 U. a L 13i 131 181 U.S. 8 3a 40J 99J 80 52f 19 40 PacMall.:.,... Mo. P....:... J. Atchison va. c. a... 1001 80J 09 80 100 : 80 A. C. O,. ....... Am Ice. 19 , ' Liverpool Spots 5.3-32. Sales 8,000 bales. Futures, May-June 4.63. Aog-Sept. 4.54. Sept-Oct 4.87. Advices to J. E. Latham & Co., yester- Hew Yorr, Hay zv. Latham-Alexander circular makes de crease of acreage 2.80-100 per cent, out side business light. Can't see anything in " the -market to day except general liquidating 'busi ness. 1 Liverpool again buying here. ' . R. Moobb & Oo, ' ' PORT Last week 82,000 ' "". This wee. Insight 89000 BBX3BIPTS. :'. 's Same week . last year. 65,000 68000 Sat. 2000 ' Mon. 2500 - Tues. 6000 Wed. 8000 Thurs. 8&00 , . Fri. Thousands suffer and hundreds die every year In this country from sorm- form of Bowel Complaint. The bcs'i r ' f for these i'm nm In ohlldrr , 0000 . 8000 11000 10000 .. 7C0 1000 ' 48,0 .C NEED A TONIC mm I I " . . 1! II .1 I. . n almost eonstant backache for the last year. The other two suffered from ca tarrh of the head and throat. " I have used it after a most unpleasant experience with an attack of la grippe, and found that three bottles completely restorod me to health." Julia V. Teller. Mary -Hardy, of 68 W. street, Chicago, 111., writes: - ' . ') "I find It necessary ech spring to take some kind of m tank mnd bmve tried a gnat many but bare found none of such value as Peraua. ' After taking a tew doses I feel the good effects and seldom need to take more than one bottle as a spring medi cine. "Mn. Mary Hardy. ' , ' ' Mrs. Catherine R. Bertos, 80S N. Elm street, Ceatralie, VL, vrlteet UA " I have found Peruna tne most satis fying medicine I aver tried in my life, I suffered fox years with catarrh of the your case and he will be pleased to ot Jhe Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio. - - ,'. A A Extra Standard 3 lb Tomatoes, 10c per can, (retail only); J Pore Gold Corn, 10c can, or 3 cans for 25c; String Beans, 7o can, 3 cans for 20c; Okra and Tomatoes 10c per can, Corn and J .Tomatoes, lOo per can, Bartlett Fears 10c per 3 lb. can, Lima J , Beans, 10c per can- , " -f... B ' Fancy Evaporated Apples, 10c lb. ' f , J - Nice Fruit Jelly, 5o lb. , " - t Nice Fresh Ginger Bnapg, 5c lb. f ;,'':. - X ! Nice Toilet Soap, 2 cakes f or 6c. ' i -. ? 5 ' nam and Veal Soap lOo can. . Potted Chicken lOo can; I Libby's Potted Ham and Tongue 5c can, 6 for 25c; and hun-v - dreds of other articles whion we cannot mention for lack of space, at Bargain Prices; ' 2 j. l mm 'Phone 91. : - i' - i. : A,. ; wet 'If you want yoaf4breaifast table compLsla buy your Cut ter Coffee, Tea, Flour, &o.'irom tjjs; ' ; v ' ; : " -.f-. u.We also have it large stock' of all iinda cf Canned Coc3 'n that we do not care to carry are selling at a bargain. , Don't buy trylLirj ti Ycuritori f ' EVERY SPRING. Polk lrf7Zls Kt stomach, which became aggravated every time I eaught a slight cold. My food did not digest properly, and life lost its best charm until I tried Peruna. It made a new woman of me. It took eight bottles to effect a complete cure, but I would not be back in the former condi tion for a thousand dollars. I am most grateful for being cured completely and feel better than I have done for years." Catherine R, Bertos. of Peruna, write at once to Dt give you his valuable advice gratis. IThoIesale Grocer, ;,! 71 Ercc;! EL tr 35cpzrPourJ. over for text season, that 'we' fcra ' !:'- "cr.r Una until you fjet our pricca. .j