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i ii I V V - 7 VOL. XVII KO 2. NEW BSHNS, N. C, TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL 5 1800. KSTABLISHEU 1882 I Easter m ! Dainties " That will tempt tho Spring appetite will be found " in great variety in our High Grade Stock of Table Delicacies. Your Euster Ejrga will be procured Fresh Luiil ami Delicious, your JJutter sweet us the perfume of Eiustcr Flowers, and everything in our Stock Fresh, Pure tind Tempting. 'e always insist on the Highest Quality and then o combine Immense . Quantity and Spot Cash that We give our Patrons I pm uooils which W in their Approval. OUR TAFFETA SILKS, 5l In the Latest Patterns and Shades are coming in S5 each day. Yes, and the CAM15U1C PERCALES 3 36 inch floods' for TEN CENTS per yard arc . 5 true surprises. ' '-5l Then as the iSpring conies NEW flATTINGS, E RTAIHTY Mom to Act But Held in QecL- Money Interests Strong for Seem to Peace. be today. Wall street speculators and tbelr representatives of financial houses who get information from the ('highest offi cial sources," declared that there would be no war. As a result the stock market la New York bordered at one time on a riot and prices bounded up in response to word sent that the President would send In a peace message. Spanish securi ties also advanced three points in Ten don and American railroad shares were also buoyant on the London stock market. The last cruiser, the Diogenes of 1800 tons, purchased by the TJulted States is laying in coal and provisions in the Thames and will sail tomorrow. THE STATE CftPIT&L. Professor Withers And His Many Fulton Market Corned Beef, JUST IlECEIYED! Smoked Beef MEDIATION BY THE POPE. Ouhans Say They Will Never Cease Fighting Until the End. House and ' Senate Committees Restive, The Pope Leo Mediation Talk. Uncertainty was the feature yesterday. It can scarcely last the week out. The Government is giving out no information of its plans, as the Departments are on a war footing. The Spanish torpedo fleet is at the Cape' Verde Islands off the coast of Africa, such is now reported. Iteports of the mediation of the Pope are undoubtedly a phase of Spanish diplomacy. Tbe Keport r Mediation by Ibe Pope. Apparently m I.Rst Resort by Hpaln for Delay. No Substan tial Fonndntlon. Special to Journal. Washington, April 4. Premier Sa" eastu buys according to advices from Are needed. We have a full line of these and only ask you to examine, them before purchasing. You will miss a treat and lose money if you fail to see our SHOES Never Such a Long Line. Never Such a Good Lino. Never Such Values. Sowing the Seeds I'AIU PUK ES. of HONEST GOODS and - A Frosh Lot of N. C. Hami, only lOo'lb. SliaferVBreakfast Strips, lOo. BhuferVSigar Cured Pig Hams, l2o lb. Loose Oat FlsUon id 0 it Meal, 3u lb. Mrge and Sirtnll Hominy, IK '- Fox River Print Butter, 25o lb. fired Cooking Butter, 20o lb v In f-t our st.x of FANCY FAMILY GROCERIES are alwat up o d-ii-. . O'v ns it Trial and .be Convinced Dial we 8ve Y-m Money by Ouuling With Ut. " Voiy It-vpecifullr. Wholesale and Retail Orocer. 3 JR. PARKER, JR., O - 'Phone 69. 77 Broad Street. o D O M w sa WMbtic noaorv I P 'i ) w ! () ' m """l Convicts For Rice Fields. Insurance Companys Reports. Populists State Conventions. Appoint ments Held By War Ex citement. News papers. Journal Bureau, ) Raleigh, N. (J., April 4, '98. f Yesterday the churches were beauti fully decorated with palms, that being what is known in the Itomish and Epi copal churches as Palm Sunday, the Madrid, that the Spanish government beginning of Holy Wei k. While on ue:t accepts the offer of mediation by Pope Sunday the churches will be gay with Leo XIII. The Premier says that lie the beautiful Easter decorations. hopes the sentiment will induce Ameri- The numerous volunteers to raise com- can politicians to accept the offer of the paaies, etc., in case there would bo war, Pope, that should the Washington gov. Uave had their ardor rather dampened ernment refuse, it means war and against ny the news from the war department in peace and ail justice.. I Washington that only troops that are The reports of the offer of mediation prepared for service will now be accept- by the Pope coming by way of London, ed. These voluntcrs must join the regu- contaiBS the declarations of the Spanish ar militia, if they are anxious to fight, minister that the intervention was under- for the National Guard will be given the taken by the Pope at the request of the nret lighting chance. "A Doubting United States. ' Thomas" on the auesiion of war is rather President McKinley positively denies hooted at, but still there are a few of us, that the Pope was asked to mediate. and we mav jn the end, be the ones who Prom Rome, it is sent out from the can Bay told you so." The doubtiug Vatican that the Pope has not formally one are quietly waiting for a little while offered to mediate between the countries, longer. because he has not been requested to so Ten convicts were sent to the rice fields act by the two governments. It is true, neftr Wilmington yesterday. the Vatican says, that he conveyed to The Monday Evening Club meets al Madrid his urgent wish that the con- Lle home of Judge W. A. Montgomery nici oe avoiaeu aim nsaea opain to ar-1 tonight. The sub ect for discussion is range for a suspension of the warlike "Kipling." measures or a cessation of hostilities, and The Wake County Teachers' Associa that the Pope sent a telegram to the I ,oa met on Saturday. ' Libraries" was Queen Regent purging that Spain te principal subject for discussion grant an armistice to Cuba to allow prof, p0teal of Wake Forest made a fine (!) The Flower of the -Household. mi a it t oe coos nas your iicaun ami z; your tempor In hor hamls. If she anil to ih can give yea dyrpejim st and make yon q iHrrei with yonr Vu tnoiid. Belter be gooj to her; Give bcr the best FLOUR lo Work with and ute'll be the flower of the Household "daisy" Tin: ixknt n-ouit ia i. e. m. and from our price on it you'd never Bueti that wheat it n dollar biithel. . Anotlirr lt .f fiimoni ROASTED . CARACAS. COFFKK J ist reoeivml ffom tho It walori. Try It and save nionry. It is fine only Twelve I cents a pound, - - J0IIOUI1II, Cash Grocer, Special to Journal. Wasiiinuton, April 4 Fifteen thous and wople swarmed around the Capitol today and clamored for admission. It has beeu a day of the greatest excitement caused by the disquieting rumors that prevailed. The positive report that the President's message to Congress will favor the in dejcndence of Cuba, and intervention if necessary by the united States to ac complish it, allayed somewhat the ag gressive Republicans who are Indignant at the rumors to the contrary. The Committee on Foreign Affairs in the House adjourned until Wednesday without aetion, The Republican members of the House say that action will be taken in the House tomorrow as was declared by them the past week. The President spent some time during the day on the preparation of his mes sage. Ho was called upon by Senators Gray and Morgan. After the interview Senator Gray stated that It was improba ble that his committee would raport any pending resolutions to the Senate at present. Senator Turner, Republican, offered a resolution nt direction to the Senate Com mitted on Foreign Relations instructing them to take immediate action to vindi cate the dignity and honor of the United States on account of the loss of the bat tleship Maine,', without waiting for the action of the President. The resolution goes over until tomorrow. Senator Perkins of California, in his speech said said that aimed intervention was now the only course fo. thu United Sintes to take. Seuator Clay of Georgia, said that it whs right and that It was the duty of the country to Intervene to establi h Cuban Independence. During the session today of the Com mittee on Foreign Relations mack oppo sition was developed lo the President's policy of delay. After much persuasion the Committee was held ia check during the continuation of session. In spite of the declarations that nego tiations between the administration and Spain have ceased, it Is announced that the government is hourly eipectlng i C4blgram from Premier Bagatta notify log this government of formal prepara tions for an armistice between Spsin and the Insurgents. ' A irpn sentative of the Cuban Junta sta'rs that the Cultaos will never con tent to an armistice until their indepen dence Is rccngmted and will not erase lighting until that time comes. Whin jy Independence Js rreognlud the Cubans ill consent to an armistice lor the tllement of affairs in Ibe Island Until the Spanish army Is removed. The close connection between New Vork and the Opitol. developed agala negotiations to be conducted between the insurgents and the Spanish authorities in Cuba for an early c inclusion of peace The talk of mediation has induced many people in Madrid, according to advices, to believe Unit events are mov ing rapidly to a conclusion and that an armistice between the Spaniards and the Cubans will be proclaimed within two days, GET HAWAII ANYWAY. Administration Propose lo Hoist Ibe ring t Honolulu. Special to Journal, Washington, April 4. The war talk has drowned out the talk about the an nexation of Hawaii, but it has been definitely decided by the administration as soon as actual hostilities are begun to hoist the American flag over Hawaii, address on the subject nud urged the establishment of a county library. A committee was appointed for devising plans for a circulating library for Wake county. The Secretary of State will in a few days publish his insurance report for 1897. There were 115 companies licensed in the State, The amount of risks writ ten on tire insurance during the year was $55,855,204.50; losses incurred $635. 410.58; losses paid t025,0US.20; premium receipts $000,550.19; Life risks written 15.283,950.09; losses Incurred, $009,- 304,73; losses paid (074,41)4; pre inium receipts 1,510,734.29; miscella neous comoauies doiuj! accident and surity business wrote risks of 43J,229, 855: losses iucurred 28,872.41; losses paid $29,007.19; premiums paiJ, $85, 9.45. Tomorrow the State Executive Com and to use It as a naval supply station miuee of tho Populist party meet here to for tho Pacific, regardless of whether , a date for the State Convention. It Congress acts upon the joint resolution providing for annexation or not. After Ninety Days Kerr lee They Would Clot Pension BenrHls- Special to Journal. Washington, April 4 The bill intend ed to encourage veteran soldiers to vol unteer with the war with Spain, by pro viding that enlistment in either army or E i(uelt guUou, and U.S. Agricul navy will not stop pensions now being . , Departments statllician. The Uttc J I a I I 1 A J J I arawn oy uiow wno eno.i, wu nuienucu Dayg l,-,oo annually oeiore being lavorauiy reportea tome T,e ..wttr question" is taking so muc House so as to provide that all ex-ton- of ,,,e tjne o( olncul, Washington that federate who shall liercafrer serve nine- no offu,e B1p0jtm,.is bm being ty oays in either tne army or navy oi ine j 8o pmususr liusbec is still in U. 8. shall be entitled to all the benellU CONFEDERATE VETERANS will probably be the 20th of May. Those who seem to know says it will surely be called before the Democratic State Cou yenllon which meets May 2'jth, Attorney Geueral Walser will today probably institute quo warranto proceed ings against Prof. Withers of the Agri cultural and Mechanical College, on the charge of holding more than one olliue. He is professor at the College, State Chemist, acting director of Hie N. t Big llams to Cut, Small Breakfast Strips, Tongues. California Hams only 8i: pound. Bologna Sausage, Canned Chip Beef, Cooked Corn Beef, Potted Ilam and Tongue. Sardines, Salmon, Kippered Herring. Lemon Cling and Yellow Crawford l eaches, Tomatoes, Corn, Succotash. Corn and Tomatoes. Okra and Tomatoes, Bartlett Pears, Green Gages, Eigle and Dime Condensed Milk, right fresh. Finest Teas and Roas'ed Coffee. Fancy Elgin Butter, fresh from dairy. Mustard, Catsup, and Worchestershire Sauce Heinz Bakt-d Beans. Pure Cider Vinegar. Finest quality Portorico Molasses and Fancy Cain Syrup. The best of everything in the GROCERY LINE can alwavs be found nice and fresh at Wholesale & Retail JUMM Wi mmnti CJrocer, 71 llroad St., If EW BEME, W. C. UULOJUL5UUULJLOJLO.JL C MoMon c 11 fe iel I (Mil's, LB MERCHANDISE New stuffs, bright and Iresh, all over the premises. Jiiverywnere nere are signs 01 Spring work, no section slighted. Then too, with all, no matter the line shown, we never lose sight oi valuevalue for your money every time, that's where the customers interest comes in. Dress Goods Fourteen different designs in dress gooiU, all wool or all wool and Bilk, ut hull und less than nan value, seldom such an offering. Note their widths, 45 to 50 inches wide at 39c and 47c. Broad Cloths, the new bluish grey and greens, as well as staple shades, 50 inches $1 00 and I 25. Ex 'lusive styles tn pattern lengths of these, no two alike 75c nud $1.00. Parasols Talfeta silk, the "close rollers" in broken plaids and checks, new colorings, violets and greens, handles to match, 2.50. Plain white China silk parasols, $1.50. White China silk parasol, with two rulltes, 3.00. White China silk parasols, three rutlles of silk tissue, 3 50. Printed Organdies The finest French, a filmy texture in deed, 40c. Organdy Msse and Organdy St. Ger main, sheer and dainty, scroll patterns, plaids and dresden effects, 15c and 20c. Dress Ginghams The newest things in a popular priced gingham, fancy bright colored, broken hair line strips, plaids and pin head checks, 10c. Fancy dress styles plaids, just a little coarser, 7c. Figured Docks Simple styles in stripes and figures, a few in plaids, all on good cloth, 10c. Ladies Handkerchiefs Specimens of both the Swiss and Irish, some on lawn, others on pure linen cam bric, either showing dainty work, 15, 20 and 25c. Ladies Hosiery "Ladies tine gauge. Hermsdurf blark, high spliced heels and double soles, lisle hose, 50c. Ladies fine gauge, high special heel, perfect black, a good 35 cent, value, 25c. Ladies Neckwear Ladies ribbon fly bows, made from the new kinds of ribbons, 25c. Ladies f.incy fly bows, of cambric, graduated stripes, 10c, of the pension act of June 27, 1830, if after said service they aro shown lo le unable to perform manual labor and to be dependent thereon for support. FOVDEfl Absolutely Pure) Seltzer Wtter I fielder Lemonade charge here. The American lira insurance eoin;mny of New York has la-cu licensed to do business '.n this State. The funeral ot Mrs. Foster held here yesterday from Chr.st Church was one of the largest ever held here. The morning paiers of this morning (Monilij) wru Miller a novelty here. I'h t lirflutle Observer, the ino.t pro uressive iwiwr in the State, ktrted the ball rolling of having a llu.idsy puper. Both frl sod lee tuvr formed heie duilng the patt week. Tin fruit here does not seem to be hurt much, but in the western of the State the damnga it (real. Three prisoners In the pool e itiury arc brothers. Their name Is Wagner. There are Si V. 8. prisoners there. There are 60 at woik in the shirt factory and this number will be Increased rapidly. Tbe Supreme court thu week is hear ing appeals fiora the Bib district OCT OF TOWN CUSTOMERS may order with confidence. Their orders will be given intelligent attention. Samples Cheer fully Sent. JLT ALL. FIRST-CLASS SALOOHS. THE ACCUMULATION POLICY OP I The N. Y. Life Insurance Company, j . . . IH A POLICY . . . j : With the single condition that tbe premiums be paid M agreed. g'j With no rettrlctioni whatever respecting ocenpniion, living or man- 4 'ner of death. Incontestable after It ha been In fore one rear. That cannot be forfeited after It shall hare been la foro three years. With on month grwc In fiejineot of all premie ms. With Ibe prltilegeof Reinstatement during S Dontb( following tbe month of grace. - ' With guaranteed cosh loan at A per cent, at listed lime after 3 jra. WRITK FOR COST OF A rOLICY AT YOUR AOS. 71. T. IIOTiTjOWEKiT ACmiU rh Mann in Trnnnlo. Special to Journal. WaaninuroM, April 4. The Senate Committee finds Senator Mark llanna guilty of bribery la securing hi election In Ohio. Krery art of ear kulf U BMnlrlly wlnf eH n4 btlns Mill as mf. Tills vmt I. don hr lb ktaat. vUMtltal ! tartellk l Jaka W. 011 run VH T "III )? katllfe. nil's Pills 1 t'uroli.iti ! I Worm Killer! 1 A highly valusluV preniratini. . cpiitile, Horn Die prnmilituile of ' jj lis action, of clearing i lie system , $ in a few hour of every worm. 8 X Tbe i rigln, devi lopment, and s support of worms, in the human i Hu in, am lo be aliriliiiled lo t !' cl. i.ihm-.I ioi'I iti-liililaml rondl- & liuti of the v o I och and bowels; it A Uuiig an i tiiblu-lied fact that i;1 ! heie 11 e digevtion Is unimpaired, '! I and gem rnl powt ri of Ibe rylem ,;, In a healthy st-'te, they can find no ' liabilaiion. This preiralion has jt' the peculiar sdvai t f of not only Jj ;i denlmylng every worm, but aim of , !' priHlui-ing a healthy anion of the f , sioiiiaeh and bowelo, thereby re- S i lievlug many complaints arising V from a derangement of Ibe diges- j t live organs. a it There Is no disease lo which (i children are exposed which is so ' rnmmon and fatal as worms, and ii! this medicine should be kept In 1 every nursery and In every house !' hold. Thl preparation not only I s! eiilrnatvs the worms, but eleansee the system of the mucus In which 'i they are engendered, and pmmotr 2 a healthy action oi the UkmIivo powers. Carolina Worm Killer never falls to do all we claim for it. Try bottle and get your money twek If not as represented, Manufactured and Sold at Certificate Lost! Certlflrat of Block, No, 1117 In the A. AM. O.R.R. Notice is hereby given that application will be made for dupli cate of same. ELLEN MASON, Eieculrit, Dradham't RelUbl Drug tor. rbllsdelphl Brewing Company's Celebrated Dock Beer, for aal at cl Apple ton Oaksmlth. th Talac Saloon, 18 Middl St. The . . NprliiK Fiirnlialiiii Are aa distinctly different from the Winter Furnishings as your Spring Suit is from ymir old Winter Suit We have Jusl received a Beautiful Line of Spring Shirts and Neck lies and you can suit yourself esortlv hy giving us a trial. Our Styles are the Latest and our Price are Ctiean. Yon should see our Spring Hats and Shoes which are UP to date, but DOWN In Price. We have lust received nur Sprint- Gloves and Every Talr u Quaranleed. Our TA1LOUIN0 DEPARTMENT le giving great eatlsfactloa and a trial will satUfy you that our samples ore new and stylUhj that our Price or right aad that w giv a perfect flu Call and era us. Baker & Dunn. 87 POLLOCK STREET.