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Vol. IV FIRE INSURANCE. l Natures' THE LARGEST AND MOST LIBERAL COM PANIES IN THE WORLD. WM. R. BARRINGER, act. OFFICE ATCENTRAL HOTEL. The fjjC©RENGE IDailt TIMES PLORBNCK. 8 C. TUESDA\1«VKNING. MAY 24, ISDH. No. 225 NIC. GOIvi POUND The GREAT NEtVE TONIC. FOR SAL* BY Covington 6 jones. See our Gelruy jtfiNnow ANOTHER BATTLE REPORTED. The News Comes from London that Sampson Destroyed the Spanish Fleet. Darby the Druggist. ***** ***** ***** DEWEY’S VICTORY at Manila was glorious. Darby’s Hug Poison will annihilate Red Rugs and all other ver- min with just as much effect as Dewey aiinihilate«t the Spanish squadron and forts. Every bottle is guaranteed, remember. Darby the Druggist. LARGELY ATTENDED AND ACTS AS A UNIT. GERMANY THREATENS DEWEY THE AMERICAN REPLIES CHAR ACTERISTICALLY. Famine is Upon Manila and the Ger man Consul Informed Dewey that if He Did not Permit a German Vessel to Land Provisions that the German Gunboats Would Protect it While Doing so—However, No Provisions Have Been Landed Y r et. (Special to the Daily Times.) Washington, May 24.—3 20 p. m.—A London dispatch just re- ceivod states that a naval battle has been fought in the vicinity of the Windward passage, between Sampson’s fleet and the Spanish Sampson closed in on Cevera and all the Spanish ships were de stroyed. FAMINE AT MAN1I A. It is reported that famine threatens the inhabitants of Ma nila- ALL CABLES CUT. Washington, May 24.-3 16 p. m.—AH the cables between Cuba and Spain are cut The cable between Guatanamo and Santiago were cut op the 18th by the St. Louis and Warapetuck under a hot fire. A SUBMARINE MINE. A submarine mine exploded in the Yucatan passage, which shocked the American ships, throwing the men to the decks- No damage was done, however. A GERMAN THREAT- Manila, via Shanghai, May 24— 5.20 p. m.—Admiral Dewey threatened by the German consul to-day that if he did not permit a German ship to land provisions the German warships would pro tect it in doing so. DEWEY’S REPLY. Dewey replied that he would fire upon any German ship at tempting to to do so and as yet no provisions have been landed- NO aFFICIAL NEWS. Washington, May 24.—3.30 p m.—Nothing official has been oeived from Sampson, Schley, the Oregon, Cervera or Gamara ADMIRAL CERVERA’B PREDICAMENT Washington, May 23.—Nava experts believe that Admiral Cer- veia’s squadron is rapidly exhaust ing its coal supply, and that as many ports are now closed agains itlthe Spanish squadron will not be able long to elude our fleets unlesa it gets coal at sea from colliers. HEAVY FIRING HEARD. (Copyright, IMW, by the Associated Pres*.) Port-au-Prince, Haiti, May 23.— The following dispatch has been received here from Port do Prix, dated Saturday last, land tele graph communication having been interrupted up to to-day: “A furious cannonading was heard on the 19th (Thursday last) in the direction of the North of Cuba. To-day (Saturday) the cauuouading continues in a very lively fashion.” Port de Prix is in the north western part of Haiti, and the fir ing referred to may have been from any part of the eastern ex tremity of Cuba. As the Span iards claim Guantanamo was re cently bombarded by American warships, the sound of firing may have come from that direction. BATTLE NEAR MANTANZA8. t mmmttatzJSlP School Trustees Elected and a Three Mill School Tax Levied—A Masterly Report from the Sllpfriiitemleiit of the City Schools—Mr. < lay ton's Ad dress. A three mill school tax for another year has been levied and trustees for the Florence school district have been elected. This was done at a meeting of citizens held last night at the city hall. The meeting was largely attend ed, and it acted as a unit. Mr. J. P. McNeill was called to the chair and Mr. E. H. Lucas elected secretary. Superintendent J. L. Mann of the city schools was present, and made a masterly statement of the work of the schools for the year now about to close and of their present condition. The report showed an excellent condition of affairs, and proved conclusively that the people of Florence are to be proud of the educational advantages offered to their children. After the report had been SOME ARE OUR OWN PEOPLE AND SOME ARE NOT. was re- Wes t special says: The Cubans are fighting their way to the coast, where they will oin with our forces of invasion. Three hundred Cubans engaged squad of Spauish cavalry on hursday, 15 miles West of Ma- tanzas. The battle was fiercely waged, in sight of the ships on ;hat blockade station, and the Spaniards were forced to retreat. The Cubans are pusbijg rapidly io the coast, to join with our laud ing troops. FROM CONGRESS TO THE FRONT. Washington, May 23.—Repre sentative Robbins of Pennsylvania was given authority to-day to go ,o the front to-day in the Cuban invasion, and was given the title of captain and assistant quarter master general. A Clever Trtek. It certainly looks like it, but there is really no trick about it. Anybody can try it who has lame back and weak kidneys, malaria or nervous trouble. We meau he can cure himself right away by taking Electric Bitters. This medicine tones up the whole sys tem, acts as a stimulant to the liver and kidneys, is a blood puri fier and nerve tonic. It cures con stipation, headache, faintingspells sleeplessness and melancholy. It is purely vegetable, a mild laxa live, and restores the system to its natural vigor. Try Electric Bit ters and be convinced that they are a miracle worker. Every bottle guaranteed. Only 50c at T. D. Rhodes & Co.’s drug store. 3 Do You Want Work ? The Uuion Fruit Basket & Car rier Co., can give steady employ ment to any person who can drive nails. Apply at office Wednesday morning. Aiier toe report naa been re- He said among other things tflW among otuer things he was much pleased with the re port, and added that he thought more room should be provided the colored children. Further, he said that, as the apportionment of the school fund is based upon enroll ment, if no entrance fee be charged, the eurollmeut would in crease, and the amount of school fund apportioned would make up for what might be lost by nou-lovy of entrauce fee. Mr. Clayton said he hoped trustees would be elected who would look closely after the inter ests of the school. His remarks were earnest and impassive and at the end he was heaitily ap plauded. No financial report was made, but it was stated that the same would appear in the city treasurer’s report now in the hands of the printer for publication. Trustees were then elected. Mr. J. L. Barringer from Ward 1, Dr. F. P. Covington from Ward 2, Mr. V. M. Hanner from Ward 3, and Mr. G. G- Thomp son from ward 4i^ were nominated by Mr. M. H. Beck. There were no other nominations, and on motion the secretary cast the unanimocs vote of the meet ing for the foregoing gentlemen and they were declared elected Mr. Clayton moved that the tax levy be three mills. This was carried, and without further ado the meeting adjourned. Best New Orleans Molassesioc. quart at Brown’s Grocery. Ttiej Coup nml ko and do Many TtiliiK» and it Gives «i» FlettHura to Hear of Their Moveineuta. Mr. John Keene of Wilmington, is in the city. Miss Roberta McKenzie returned home from Raleigh last night where she has been attending an art school. Mr. Eugene Smith left last night for Now Mexico. Dr. and Mrs. Smith left last night for St. George’s. Mr. S. C. Bannister, agent A. C. L. at Effingham, is in the city. Dr. G. G. Palmer is in the city. J. W. Ragsdale. Esq., is attend ing court- Miss Liliie Baker returned from a visit to Cartersville this morn- iug. Mrs. Geo. Reed and Son, from Wilmington have returned home after a visit to Mrs. W. McDermon. Mr. J. T. Dozier of Marion, is in the city attending court. Tspqiinff'quwiu *■*»■■• * Prof. C. A.* Smith of Timmons- ville is in the city. Mr. Horace Coleman, of White- ville, is visiting his sister Mrs. Dr. J. C. Williamson. ' Mrs. E. L. Gregg, who has been quite sick at the residence of her son Dr. B. G. Gregg, was so much improved as to be able to go home yesterday. She was accompanied by her daughter Miss A. J. Gregg and Dr. B. G. Gregg. CONVENTION. A Itollgbtfml Meeting at Mount Zlou—The Work is UroKreninK—Meli-gates are Gen erously Entertained. Mr. Editor: The Florence Co. Sunday School convention met at >lt. Zion church May ll-13th. It was a delight to see the dif ferent Christian churches in uni son, working, for one common cause, and that it was done in His name, and in His promises. The only regret was that so many churches were not represented. Let us hope that at our next meet ing we will not have to chronicle this, but that a full attendance will attest, we realize the great responsibility of training the youth of the laud. Mr. R. C. Commander was elected president. Mr. Z. T. Ker shaw was re-elected secretary. The reports from the schools generally reflected a genuine in terest and that progress is being made with God’s blessing resting upon His work. Mr. Whildeu was there and con tributed much to the interest both by his cornet and black board ex ercises. A most generous hospitality was extended to all by these very ex cellent hosts who did everything to make the meeting a success, and succeeded too. A rich fra grance will attend the memory of Mt. Zion and her people. Skin Diseases. For the speedy and permanent cure of tetter, salt rheom and eczema, Cham berlain’s Eye and Skin Ointment is without an equal. It relieves the itch ing and smarting almost instantly and its continued use effects a permanent cure. It also cures itch, barber’s Itch, scald head, sore nipples, itching piles, chapped hands, chronic sore eyes and granulated lids. General Insurance Agency OF SANBORN CHASE, Fire, Life k Accident Insurance. Dr. horses are and vermifuge. Condition Cady’s _ ■ the best tonic, blood Powders for mrifier Price, 20cents. Soldbv Ice Cream j -At- ( Darby ■4 Every Afternoon PENCILLED PICK-UPS. Some Local ami Seme Not, Hut all nf Inter est to the Reader. The concert at the Opera House to-night is for the benefit of the Lutheran church. For an hour or two of esthetic enjoyment one could not do better thau attend the concert to-night. A beautiful drill by 12 or 15 young ladies will be a special feature. Mr. T. B. Madden has been ap pointed by the U. S. Government transfer mail clerk at the A. C. L. passenger depot. Cluircli Entertainment Tonight. The entertainment to be given by the ladies of the Lutheran church consisting of vocal and in strumental music, also a drill by 13 young ladies will be held at the opera house, this, Tuesday night. Admission 25 cents. No extra charge for reserved seats. Tickets on sale at Darby’s and B. H. Rucker’s. The entertainment will begin at 9 o’clock. Yes, you can get Lake’s Drug Store. Ice Crearti Try Silver Drip Syrup, quart at Brown’s Grocery. A healthy drink—Sparkling Kala- fra at Lake’s Arctic fountain. Pure Apple Vinegar, 30c. gallon at Brown’s Grocery. per Strayed. Black Heifer Calf about 7 months old. Finder will be rewarded by leaving same at residence of Mr. J. R. Temple. Best White Wine Vinegar for pickling, 30c. gallon at Brown’s Grocery. Swiss PeacH Gtace. it —■ll'w——i^g.... -l jj 1 — iftLLthe latest drinks, with ICE-CREAM J VEIi? _mi. AFBESH MJUER'S cardi. Every Week. lAt T. D. RHODES & CO. ■v ioc. Grape Phosphate. Notice ol Examination. The next regular examination of applications for teachers’ county certificates of Florence county, will take place at the court house on Friday June 17th, beginning at 10 o’clock a. m. E. J. Smith, Co. Supt. Ed. F. C. M2o-4t. WoodTbr Hale. Good wood $2.00 per cord deliv- ered. Orders left at my office will have attention. R. C. Commander. May 16-6td. The ice cream and ices at the store of Darby the Druggist are calculated to cool the ardor of war enthusiasts. * Catarrh Cured. No remedy is as effectual in eradicating and curing catarrh as Botanic Blood Balm, (B. B. B.) It purifies and enriches the blood eliminates microbes, bacteria, etc.! and builds up the system from the first dose. Thousands of cases of catarrh have been cured by its magic power. For all blood and skin diseases, it has no equal. Buy the old reliable and long tested remedy, and don’t throw your money away on substitutes, palmed off as “just at good.” Buy the old reliable Botanic Blood Balm Price $1.00 per large bottle. SAYS IT IS GLORIOUS. I cannot refrain from telling you what a glorious medicine you have. For two years my mother hat suffered with a severe catarrh of the head and ulcerated sore throat. She retorted to various remedies without effect, until she used Botanic Blood Balm (B. B B.), which cured her catarrh, and healed her tore throat W. A. Pepper, „ ^ . ' Fredonia, Ala. For sale by draggiate. *