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VIS IT01R TOE MES i 25 CENTS A MONTH RALEIGH, N. MONDAY; EVENING, AUGUST 15, 188 NUMBER 8649 DARING DESPERADO FALLS MM LEAVES The Captain General of the torn- Goes Home to ippines Spain. ANNOUNCED PEACE THE TROOPS PLEASED General Miles Has Notified the Spaniards of Peace and Sent The U. S. Flag to be Raised in Porto Rico Towns.

AFFAIRS IN PORTO RICO. By Telegraph to The Times-Visitor, PONCE, August 14. Yesterday Gen eral Miles cabled General Macias at San Juan the fact that a protocol of peace had been signed and he today received an acknowledgment of the' notification. General Miles also sent Captain Mickle with a flag of truce to bear the same Intelligence to the Spanish i commander at Albenito. roUKhi requiring the toughest flesh to Genar Miles is undecided whether to nandle the snarp polnted rocks and the personally remain here during nego- workman must be an artful dodger to tlations of peace, but he will hold four save his eyes from the sparks and army columns where they are now sta- splinters of the rock that his hammer Honed unti 1 peace negotiations are is tearlng into pieces xhe fragments completed and the Spanish army is fly in all dlrectlon8i f()r tne new man withdrawn.

I not even the regular and practiced The volunteeer troops are now anx- workmen is entirely out of danger of ious to get home, though orders have losing- his eye eight been issued to make them as comforta- The laborers are n'ot all paid out of ble as possible. The transports which tne c.it;..s fundSi quite the contrary, a have arrived are being unloaded. No number of them are paying into the orders to the contrary have been re- city treasurer, for whenever the mayor celved. I fjnds an offender has sufficient ties to General Miles says that Aibonito reqUire him to remain in Raleigh, he would have been his witnin four days orders the man put to work on the had not the peace protocol been signed. streets or at the quarrv, instead of General Wilson was already turning sending him to the work house to assist the enemy's flank, w-nlle General chain gang grade and repair the Brooke was pushing in the rear when county roads.

the President's order to cease hostili-j The men who work for wages are ties came. Fears are expressed by the not paid by time, but by the amount natives that du-ing the period of ne- 1 or work done, some idlers receiving on-gotiations, as Spanish troops may be iy a pittence for a week's work, while allowed free license within their lines energetic and conscientious laborers re-to terrorize the inhabitants. If this ceive enough to support their families should be the case General Miles says well. the Americans are powerless to inter- The men look forward earnestly to fere. Saturday nights and the man who leads Lieutenants Evans and French also the list as to amount has the assurance WORK FOR THE CITY One Man Prepare-1 3,800 Blocks iu a Wtek QUANTITY REQUIRED How the Men who Work for the lty are Paid--Amount of Bond Issue RemainingThe -am way In operation.

The work at the rock quarry Is a peculiar sight and few people who have not watched the mm as thtty shape the Belgian blocks can appreciate the enori mity of the undertaking of paving the various streets and gutters and putting down the miles of curbing. It is general known that twenty miles of sidewalks will have been curbed by direction of the street committee by the next spring, but only a few people know how many men are required a given number of days to complete enough Belgian block to pave one block on any one street In the city, and what the cost for that amount of work amounts to. There is today, and has been for many, many days, a large force of hands at work at the rock quarry, near the Federal Cemetery, blowing up the granite, knocking the larger blocks into good curbing, breaking the smaller pieces into Belgian block and shaping them according to regulation size for paving the streets and gutters. The smaller chips and irregular stones are consigned to the crusher from which fair grades of material for macadamizing are turned out. There is a deal of work going on, the scene is always a busy one, the men in therr working garb handling the rough stones and preparing the Rllrin hinr.Ua hnH rpho ia that he has accomplished a great amount of work.

During the past week 21,000 Belgian blocks were chisseled and shaped ready for use by the men at the quarry. Of that number S.800 were made bv one man, and though the amount seems large, no one can realize what a task has been performed until they see a laborer handle 630 stones in one day, making each the same size and pro portion. The man who made this record is William Dupree, who has been working for the city for some time, and who has become an expert. I For this work the man receives 45 blocks will pave five blocks of gutters of ordinary width, 3 feet, that is where tne arainage is not aDove tne average, on streets that have been cut down below the property's former level, the gutter extends from four to five feet quire only the three' foot gutter, but there is good news ahead for residents or that street, who have borne so pa auenuy me long Diocitaae or tne tram way. It is stated that that street is soon to receive attention and will be put in the best shape possible.

This is a proper move on he part of the Street Committee, as no section of the city is more deserving of good treat ment at their hands. The amount of work done, when one examiners into the situation thorough Iy and sees the great improvement, is remarkable and though the city was put to immense, but necessary expense purchasing the crusher and other equipment and building the tramway there Is yet about $22,000 of $50,000 from the bond issue left for the continuation of work and some of those who see the benefit derived from, the improvements are even now expressing themselves as In favor of doubling the amount form erly voted. In another issue of bonds a year, hence. The tramway is now in operation, daily bringing immense quantities of granite into the city for use on the streets. MAJOR BUTLUR ON LEAVE.

Major George E. Butler, Of the Third Battallion, First Regiment N. C. Vol unteers, Ifts been at his home in Clls ton on a ten days' furlough. Yesterday morning, in response to a telegram from Major Butler, Lieutenant Christian- sent Sergeant Oldham to Clinton to enlist in a number of recruits for that Regiment.

Major Butlsr leaves Clinton this afternoon, to return to' his regiment. Is his to Christian, Major Butler says the Third Battalion lacks only two men of feeing recruited LOCAL NEWS ITEMS. Dusty Trav 1jis From Dusty Trains SHORT STATEMENTS. those Who arc in the Public Fye Move ment of People Who Have or Have Not Gone to the War Dig News in Little Space. Mr.

Alex. Page, of Hoffman, is at the Yarborough. Dr. J. L.

Mooore, of Apex, is a visitor the city tuda Senator and Mrs. Marion Butler are the Yarboro. Mr. W. Primrose left this morning on a business trip.

Miss Jennnie W'atkins, of Newbern, a guest at the Carrollton. Prof. Baskerville, of the State Uni-ersity, left today for Boston. Mr. W.

A. Cooper spent Sunday in the city. His family is still at Waynes-ville. Mr. Louis Grant, of Washington, son of Maj.

H. L. Grant, is in the citv todav. T.Ti T-tinmnc F1 Stnna left vesterrlav for Mt. Vernon Springs to spend sev eral davs.

TTenrv RnHpv loft this mnrninsr for Morehead City to enjoy a week's recreation. Mrs. L. T. Yarboro, of Durham, is isiting at the home of her parents on Hillsboro street.

Judge Thomas R. Purnell today ap pointed John D. Meares a United States commissioner at Elm City. Mrs. Edwin G.

Nichols has returned from a visit to Philadelphia. She was accompanied by Mrs. Robt. McQuinn. Mr.

F. B. Win bush and son, of Ral eigh, were among last evening's ar- ivals in the city. Wilmington Messen ger. Sarah Plummer.

a colored denizen of House of Correction this morning by Judge Harry Roberts. Mr. W. J. Pittman, of Raleigh, a ormer citizen of Wilmington, arrived here yesterday and will leave this morning on tne Lroaton tor rew ioik.

Wilmington Star. Mr. Richard Seawell, the popular bookkeeper for Mr. A. B.

Stronach who has been on a visit to the Northern cities and orestville, is expected home today. His many friends will be glad to see him. There will be a watermelon cutting tonight at Central church parsonage to which all members of the Epworth League both honorary and active are nvited. A pleasant time is in store for all who attend. Miss Lula Harrison has gone to Washington, D.

to visit her brother, W. H. Harrison, of the United States Mail Service. Mr. Harrison, with his sister.

Miss Lula, will visit Saratoga, Whitei Mountain and other summer resorts. Adjutant General A. D. Cowles, lieutenant colonel of the Second Regiment, left today to join that command at St. Simons Island, having so far re covered from his accident as to again enter upon his duties.

Mr. George Lyon, of Durham, spent Sunday in Raleigh and returned home late in the afternoon. He is mounted u-derly to Colonel Armfield, of the First Regiment, and is at home on leave. He returns to Jacksonville this afternoon. The young people of Epworth League of Epworth Chapel will give a lawn party 'neath the big oak by the on Wednesday evening, August li.

Tne worthy object of this entertainment is the raising of funds to pay pastor's salary. Let there be a good attendance for this is a place to enjoy pleasant comDanv and partake of many good things to eat and drink. Mr. J. C.

L. Harris yesterday had Private John Smith, of the Rutherford- ton Company, brought the Camp Dan Russell hospi'al to his home in this city, where he will remain until he has entirely recovered. This is a generous act worthy ofMr. Harris and Private Smith is not the first who has run in this good luck. As soon as he is perfectly well he will join his company.

GEORGE NOTTINGHAM HOME. Mr. George Nottingham returned yesterday afternoon from Jacksonville, here he went several weeks ago to join the Seventh Army Corps as a pharmacist. Mr. Nottingham ana sev eral others from this State found that they were illegally enlisted and asked for discharges.

They would have remained with the army except for the harsh treatment to which they were subjected by a sergeant from North Dakota, who apparently had a spite against North Carolinians, and had been placed in charge of their division. EXCURSION ON THE RALEIGH AND CAPE FEAR RAILROAD. There will be a basket picnLc at Mc-Cullers, a station on the new railroad south of r-leigh, on Friday, August 1. Train will leave the Southern freight depot at 8 o'clock a. m.

returning, arlve at Raleigh at 8:45 p. m. Fare for round-trip, ennaren unaer is years ten cents; adults twenty-five, cents. Ample accommodation. Trip Over a beautiful and picturesque en new road over which no other public excursion was ever rua.

Visitors will have an opportunity to see a convict camp, tbe home of the railroad builder. Plenty of good water antt cool refreshing shade. miss this chance of spending a day Jn romping over the hills and "restO' under the shade of tbe trees. r. The managers guarantee the best of order and attention to their patrons.

S. A. J. W. BOUTHERLAND, Managers.

GOOD TIES AHEAD Mr. J.C. L. Har is is After the CLAIMS ALL APPROVED About $30,900 Filthy Lucre ti be Turned Lose Here by end of the WteH--ll lliirris off for Wash-i gton. Mr.

J. P. L. Harris leaves on the northbound Vestibule tonight fur Washington on business fur the State that will bring good results to nearly every trsiJlejfvhoue 4n.Raleigh. Wlien''tne and Second Regiments, North Carolina Volunteers, were mobilized here to be mustered into the service of the United States many debts were made and the claims of the Raleigh merchants were filed with those of the State.

The exact amount of the claims against the government is not known but there is in the neighborhood of $25,000 to be paid in this city alone. All of the claims, it is believed, aggregate a sum of nearly thirty thousand dollars, all of which have been approved by the proper authorities. Captain Uresham, U. S. the officer who mustered in the two regiments during the last few days of his stay in Raleigh received alt claims and duplicate copies were placed on file here and sent to the War Department.

He attached his signature to the last of the claims on the day that he left for the est, and in the budget were the bills of the State, merchants, railroads, etc. Mr. Harris will go as the representa tive of the State and will make a re quest for the matter to be brought up at once. He will see Major Johnston. Assistant Adjutant General, who will issue the order for immediate action on the claims from this State, that Mr.

Harris may be able to return to Raleigh at once. Mr. Harris expects to return home by Thursday afternoon. but will certainly be here by Sunday night, as he has important legal busi ness that demands his presence in Raleigh on Fiiday morning. tine Raleigh business man lias al ready received his pay from the War Department, having had his claim brought up separately, ami it now looks as though the rest of the claimants will receive balm by the end of this week.

It means much for everybody in Ral eigh, as in cash isn't often turned loose here. A CARD. Mr. R. N.

Wynne Announces His Can didacy for County Treasurer. I respectfully announce myself a candidate for the office of Treasurer for Wake county, subject to the action of the Populist County Convention. I endorse every plank in the National platform, but am strenuously oppused to fusion with the Republican party. believing honestly that it only tends to weaken rather than strengthen the Populist party, and that it is a gross inconsistency to. fuse or vcb-operate with anv party so diametrically op posed to the most important plank in our platform.

I am in ravor of white supremacy; also rotation in office; am opposed to ring rule and will oppose the election of any man or set of men for the third term to any office in the county. Very respectfully, R. N. WYNNE. WASHINGTON NOTES.

Some Happenings at the National Cap itol. From our Regular Correspondent. Washington, August 15. The government is preparing to send food to Cuba, not only for the insur gents, but for all that need it, includ ing the Spanish soldiers, but the Red Cross Society is ahead of the govern ment as it is already distributing food and other relief in Cuba. There is some very strong talk among the Senators and Representa fives, who have been in Washington since Sampson was advanced eight numbers and promoted to be Rear Ad miral, while Schley, who was also pro moted to be Rear Admiral, was only advanced six numbers, which makes Sampson one number ahead of him, in stead of one number behind him as he was before these promotions were made.

While it is not regarded as likely any attempt will be made to hold ud Sampson promotion In the taenate it is almost certain that occasion will be taken in both House and Senate to show that he owes it more to favorit ism than to anything he did. It will not be surprising, either, should the resolu tion offered bv Representative Berry extending the thanks of Congress to Schley for Cervera's fleet, be adopted. It is stated at the war department that no troops will be discharged until It is known how many will be needed to garrison Porto Rico and Cuba, and it will be sometime before that it Known, as' military commissions are first to meet at San Juan and Havana, and arrange the terms and time of evacuation of Porto Rico and Cuba. The Spaniards will be hurried out of Porto Rice as fast as possible, but as there are six or eight weeks more of the unhealthy season in Cuba, our represen tatives on the commission are not likely to object to the Spaniards taking ail the time thex want to leave MARRIED. Last evening at seven o'clock at the home of Mrs.

Scarboro on West street. Rev. I- Foster performed the ceremony which, united Mr. David. Wallace and Mrs.

Janie Updike, both of this city, as husband and wife. By reading W. E. Jones' new ad. one will see what great things can be don with a' nickel.

A whole table full of goods this week at a nickel a yard. -1 Two Highway Robberies Committed 111 Raleigh. ROBBER APPREHENDED George Franklin, a Desperado, IV red On Officer Thompson lleld a Man I'p I'nder lloylan Uridgc Stole a Guitar fiom Mary's- Mart. Thompson had a lively fight late yesterday afternoon with one of the desperate negroes by whom Raleigh has been recently afrlicted. About three months ago George Franklin made his appearance in this city.

He claimed to be a resident oij.the State of Georgia. The police have had their- eyes on him but until yesterday they found it impossibel to get the fellow. A warrant was in the officers hands charging him with carrying a concealed weapons, and he has also been strongly suspected of various offences committed on the suburbs of Raleigh. Early Sunday morning two negroes came to the police station and called officer Thompson aside and reported robbery. These negroes had wit nessed a daring robbery under the Boy- Ian bridge just west of the city.

They had seen a negro crouching under the bridge, and when a negro passed the robber sprang out, pointed a cocked pistol at the pedestrian, and ordered him to remove his shoes. The fright ened negro complied and went his way barefooted while George Franklin put on the shoes and strode proudly away. Officer Thompson went to work on the case. Late Sunday afternoon he located George Franklin near the northeast suburbs of the city, where Brookside park formerly was. Officers Thompson and Creighton went to the scene.

Officer Creighton auproaching from the right and Officer Thompson from the left. They knew that George would run so the officers accepted the offer of two white men who volunteered to saunter up to George and quietly arrest him while talking to him. But George was too sharp and so soon as he spied Officer Crelghton's blue oat in the distance he drew a five shooter on his two pretended friends and sent them making tracks in op posite directions. George then took to his heels himself but he had not counted on the presence of Officer Thompson, and ran to the left. Officer 7 in 1..., nhcn 14 IlUIliysuil lcu ill imi i.

irdered the negro to halt but he only an faster. The officer then opened fire and sent bullets whizzing past the lleeing negro. George turned and fired one shot at the officer but the bullet went over the target. However, the chase was abruptly ended. Mr.

Hart- field, who lives near saw the affair, and seizing his pistol, took a short cut and suddenly appeared in front of George, pistol in hand. The negro then surrendered and was carried to tne station. His hearing was postponed by- Mayor pro tern Powell until next Mon day in order to notify witnesses in all the cases against the negro. George is a negro apparently about 20 years old and a regular desperado. Officer Thompson said today tnat there are now nine cases against Franklin, and others may develop.

The following are some of the cases: 1. Highway robbery of a pair or shoes. 2. Highway robbery holding up a negrp woman in east Raleigh at the point of a pistol, and taking a uoiiar from her. 3.

Stealing chickens from a Mr. Sharp. 4. Three cases of larceny of pistols. 5.

Carrying concealed weapons. 6. Two of larceny of umbrel las. The larceny of a fine guitar from St. Mary's school.

He boldly entered the building and carried off one of the finest instruments in the school. THE PRINCE OF JOURNALISTS. Col. Fred A. Olds has recently re turned from a trip north and has writ ten of his trip to his papers.

From his letetr the following item about our clever friend, the prince of Carolina journalists is copied: At Washington it was a real pleas ure to meet that brilliant writer, Wil liam E. Christian, now a member of The New York Herald staff at the capital. He is doing good work and is a favorite with Mr. Rauser. the neaa of the bureau.

They do say that on Mr. Christian's debut at Washington a to fresh newspaper man there' thought he was a and wanted to winnow the hayseed out of his hair, but wnen this smart man found that unristian had during his newspaper experiences done such important work as reporting the scenes on the Isthmus or Panama a few years ago, when our marines held it from ocean to ocean, he wilted. THE WEATHER. For Raleigh and vicinity: nieht and Tuesday. Fair to The barometer is quite high over the entire country east of the Mississippi, while there Is a moderate depression, or storm center, north of the Lake re gion.

Showery conditions have con tinued to prevail over the eastern half of the country. Heavy rains occurred at Norfolk (5.00 inches), Hattteras (1.28) and Wilmington (1.02). Showers also occurred in the Lake region and utiner Mlsslsslnoi valley, but it is gen erallly fair west of the Mississippi. The temperature has risen slightly in the central relglon. nnnA A-rAiiralnA bv True Reformers and Odd Fellows, leaves- Union Depot at 9 o'clock Wednesday, August lvtn, via S.

A. L. The True Reformers and Odd Fellows' excursion from Durham n.nti with thn tmiii from Raleisrh at Henderson. Ample accommodation for Just htlnk. 350 miles for $2.00, Remember date: a.

Wednesday, a ii mist 17th. $2.00.. Leave Rich mond Thursdav eve, 9 a. m. J.

Higgs, chairman: W. J. Latham, W. Graves, secretaries. Ton will hot 'know how nwch gwod Hood's Sarsapartlla will do you until you -try it.

Buy -a bottle today and insurgent leaaer uiveras, were sent to- day throueh the country north ana west to raise the American flag. TROOPS TO REST. By Telegraph to The Times-Visitor. NTCW YORK. August 15.

Six trooDS of tbe Second United States Cavalry arrived this morning en route for Mon- EX-GOVERNOR T. M. HOLT. Captain C. B.

Denson to Deliver Instructive Address. an WESTERN TROOPS DERS. AWAIT OR- By Telegraph to The Times-Visitor. SAN RANCISCO, August 15. The following dispatch has been received by General Merriam in response to inquiries as to the advisability of permitting the departure of the transports Arizona and Scandla.pending the peace negotiations: "The Secretary of War has caused to be made of General Merritt a report as to his needs for further forces.

Tou will hold Arizona and Scandia in readiness to sail immediately should you so be ordered. You will be advised as soon as possible. "CORBIN." This order much displeasure among the troops, but they continue hopeful that the establishment of a military garrison at Hawaii and also at Manila together with the seeming probabilities of difficulty in the Philippines bv the insurgents, they will be ordered to make an early departure. DISCHARGED AND RE-ARRESTED. By Cable to the Times-Visitor.

QUEENSTOWN, August 15. The chief officer of the who was recently arrested charged with robbing the mails and smuggling was discharged in court this morning, but he was immediately re-arrested at the request of the United States on charges of embezzlement and larcenv. He will be taken to London. A BRITISH DEMAND ON CHINA. By Cable to the Times-Visitor.

LONDON, August 15. It is unofficially reported that the foreign office Intended to demand that the Chinese government dismiss LI Hung Chang from power, on the ground that he is responsible for the recent anti-British attitude of Tsung Li Yamen. It is also reported that the foreign office has under special consideration the question of seizing Taku forts at the mouth of Pekin river, also the city of Tien Tsli and port Pekin in the event that China refuses to comply with the demand, and to hold them until a compliance is assured. FROM MANILA- By Cable to The Times-Visitor. HONG KONG, August 15.

The German cruiser Kadserln Augusta has arrived and reports the situation at Manila unchanged. CONGRATULATIONS. By Telegraph to The Times-Visitor. WASHINGTON, August 15. The President this morning received congratulations fon his successful administration from the Merchants' Association of Greater New York.

AUGUSTA GOES HOME. By Cable to The Times-Visitor. HON KONG, August 15. The German cruiser Augusta, Just arrived, brought over -Augusta's entire family from Manila, Augusta refused to speak further, than to state that he was returning home to Spain. The ship left Manila last Friday and the officers state that the bombardment of Manila had not then begun.

UNLOADING TROOPS TAUK. AT MON- By Telegraph to The Times-Visitor. MONTAUK. August 15. The crulBer St.

Paul arrived this morning with the Second Regiment of Infantry and battalion' of Seventy-first New jYork on board. The Rough Riders on board the Miami began to disembark at noon today. MANILA REPORTED TAKXW. JBt Telegraph to the -NET'WYORX, i Auguts 16. A leading "Wall street house this morning re-s a dispatch from its correspond.

nt at- Hon Konsjaying that Manila bari fallen and Is new In. the possession OENERAL LBB AT WASHINGTON. BTfTeleiwh lo WASHINGTON. August ll-Oeneral lies held conference with Adjutant ''General Corbin -and Secretary of War Alger this morning, and will confer with the President also in reference to the CUhah situation later In the day. MkJHlram Worth, son of Stats Tress- rer was cart! A to Rex Ho.

pttal yesteraayfl ne. emmo opine rrom Burlington ten days since. Speaking of the selection of Captain cents a hundred, Dupree drawing $17.60 C. B. Denson, of this city, by Col.

John from the city treasury for one week's L. Cunningham, of Person county, work. president of the North Carolina Agri- The 21,000 blocks turned out during culture Society, to deliver an address the past week make an immense heap during Fair week upon the Life and when piled one upon another, but the Character of the late ex-Governor amount fades into insignificance when Thomas M. Holt, of Alamance, the it is learned that any one block on Wilmington Messenger says: It is a Fayetteville or Wilmington streets re-fortunate appointment, as Captain quired five times that number for pav-Denson is a writer of unusual excel- ing. The blocks now being turned oyt lence and will make an entertaining are not to be used for street paving, and instructive address.

Governor but for the gutters on streets that will Holt was a solid man. one of the people, ere long be macadamized. The 21,000 useful ill his day and generation and highly esteemed by his fellow citizens, He achieved success by reason or char acter. intelligence and industry. He promoted the farming interests of his native Carolina, was a leader among men as well as a very successful cot-j on account of the extra volume of wa ton manufacturer.

He was deemed a(ter following havy rains. rood executive official when Governor Hargett street Is level and will re of North Carolina, and for many years gave his talents and influence to build up and make useful the State Agricul- lurai ine next air win De good one, now that peace has come. DOG DAYS WHEN THEY BEGIN AND END. Ashevllle Citizen. The Question is frequently asked, "When did dog days begin?" Almanacs differ on the question, and it is because there seems to be no fixed or certain time for their commencement or continuation.

The Century dictionary says: "Various dates, from July 3, to August 15, have been assigned for the first iog day, and various durations, from 30 to 54 days. Pliny says they began with the heliacal: rising or Frocyon (a tax or constellation rising a little before the dog star), which took place, he says, July 19th; 'and this date has been widely "Hippocrates (450 says the dog days were la the hottest and moat unhealthy cart of the summer. If the season was of Babylonian origin, it would originally probably, have been la early summer. Perhaps they are now moat usually reckoned, from July I to Angust.M. 7., COMING TO TJQRTH CAROIXNA.

The Lynchbusg (Va.) News of Bun-gays 'Mr. N.v H. Bnsey, who for the past five years has been studying- art in Paris, is now in the city, the guest of him brother. Dr. BJ.

Busey. Mr. Busey taa palnUr of note, and his work is highly regarded in art clrtles both in tbls country and abroad After Yislt-Inahis brother here for several days, he will go to North where he baa some special wor to ao..