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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-11-09

finance. Wall street in its true charac-
ter represents men who have built them
selves up from low beginnings, men
whose energy and capacity have carried
them there and who Use their power, not
for opposition of others, but for the
good Of a common country. You had as
well compare. speculative Wall street
with the real Wall street as to compare
the curb stone cotton broker on your
cotton exchanges with the stalwart and
generous citizen of Atlanta who sits on
my right, and on whose financial
strength and capacity and generosity
you are accustomed to rely and who
never fails you-Samuel NJ. Inman."
The two functions of railroad is thus
defined:
81 fear that the legitimate duties and
uses of common carrier have been
rather lost sight of, not in the South
alone, but in the whole United States, in
the mad speculation of railroad con-
struction in the illegitimate creation of
railroad securities and in the fierce
struggles for existence which resulted
from both.
Tine proper functions OF common
carrier as originally intended under the
law is not to build up communities. 1t
cannot build up one by any special ex-
ertion without doing it at the expense of
another. 1t cannot create a demand
which does not exist, and the demand
for transportation is just as limited
as the demand for cotton or for pig
iron; only certain amount of trans
portation can be used. 1t is useless to
produce any more. A certain amount
only of pig-iron and cotton can be used,
and it is useless-aye, worse than use
less, it is harmful to produce more
Now, the functions of common carrier
should be limited to throwing the
highways of its lines open, treat
ing everybody exactly alike, cham
pioning 10 particular city, no par
ticular State, no particular district.
but doing even-handed justice to all. "
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-11-09
TO THE KING OF ACTORS.
A Silver Loving Cup Presented TO
Joseph Jefferson.

"A SILVER Loving cup presented 10
Joseph Jefferson.
New YORK, Nov. 8 NEARLY all of the
prominent &C Ors and theatrical mana
gers in New York were included in the
company OF 800, which assembled at the
Garden Theatre this afternoon, to pre-
sent Joseph Jefferson a massive silver
loving cup, the gift Of more than one
thousand members of the dramatic pro
fession.
Speeches were made by Daniel Fro
man, chairman of the presentation com
mitfee, who said: -.
This tribute is not SO much rendered
as an appreciation of his artistic achieve
ments as for his noble qualt IS of a
mau;' by John Drew, Frank Mayo and
Mr. Jefferson, Mrs. Agnes Booth Shooter
read an ode written by VIM. Winter.
Frank Mayo, who made the presenta
ton address, in the course Of which he
said
1--WE are here to-day to tender in
simple, honest words an expression Of
that love and affection in which you are
held by your comrades of our profession.
First, as q man, whom all, without re
gard to craft, honor and respect, then
as our rec3gn zsd and accepted represen-
tatige actor, the head ami front of the
American stage, the peer Of any actor in
any laud. We greet you to-day with all
our love, with all our hearts"
Frank Mordaunt called for three
cheers for Mr.. Jefferson, which was re-
sponded 10 with a will, the audience
rising en- nasse, waving handkerchiefs
and cheering Mr. Jefferson, who ap.
p9ared deeply affected, came forward.
He did not atiemp5 a speech but for
half an hour dealt in bright reminis-
cences of the stage and old stories Of
Booth and Forrest and his own early
days which pleased his audience i'm
mensely. Ia conclusion, he said:
''rhero are here to day three persons
who have known each other for long
time and who were formerly associated
with Laura Keene's company during the
run of American Cousins There was
a company of thirty equipped actors, Of
whom there are bat three alive-Mr,
Stoddart, Mr.. Charles Couldock and my
self.
Possibly this is the first time in
thirty years that we all three have been
assembled under the same roof or in the
same theatre together; might say with
the witch in Macbeth, when shall we
three meet AGAIN. hut believe as Ten
nyson says, Life is but play. II. ma
tiers not. that it shall be long, but that
it shall be well acted, and 10 be sure
that we get good end'.
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DUGALD DALGHETTYSI POLL
TICS.

Since the Democratic defeat in North
Carolina last November, and particularly
now since the Republican tidal wave OF
last Tuesday, rum0rs are not wanting
that aspiring Democrats are plumlng
their wings for flight into greener pas
lures. Most of these rumors are without
foundation, but the 'f1op" of Walter
Henry, and the fact that Richmond
Pearson has got down off of the fence
into the Republican camp, show that
the Dugald Dalghettys of politics are
on the move, ready for the allegiance
that promises the best pay.
Henry was not so worldly-wise as
Richmond though not far behind him in
vaulting ambition. If he had been as
far-sighted as the Duke of Richmond
Hill he would have joined the Repub-
lican party and filed his claim early
in the game for better c0nsulship than
Curacao. He makes the mistake of
going to get some Populist grass just as
the preceding sheep have nipped it clean
aud the drouth has killed the roots.
Blsiness-like Richmond Pearson was
wiser than Walter He got his office
first and waited to declare himself after
he could see in which direction the wind
was blowing. The politician from Vance
declared first, and unless all signs fail it
is to be feared that fair words will be
the only reward Walter will get. 1t is
true that they "butter no parsnips, and
man will grow thin on such diet
But the new Populist can lose a great
deal Of flesh before he becomes thin.
If there still remain Dugald Dalghet
tvs in the Democratic ranks, it is pretty
certain that they will go over to the Re-
p1blicans direct not initiating those
Democrats who joined the Populists and
who have fallen "outside the breast
works"
Those who are going over ought TO do
so at once The Republican politicians
are becoming fearful that they will re-
ceive such an influx Of discredited Dsr4
ocratic politicians who are hunting
offices that the old timers will be crowded
out. In this year they threaten to shut
the door in the faces of those who never
decided to go over until Tuesdays result
was made known.
In the meantime, the Democrats who
believe in Democratic principles, while
not cheered up by the late results, hold
steadfast to the old landmarks, believ-
ing when this craze Of paternalism,
manifested by protection in Repub
llcans and socialism in POpulists)
has spent its force the sober
second thought Of the people
will turn back toward the party of con-
servatism, equal rights to all and sFe-
C al privileges to none"
Ia this hour Democrats have but one
duty: to preserve the ark of the cove
rant in its purity, to uphold the banner
braveIy, to be girt about with courage
and "Withal to stand" IL this duty is
performed, the tiue is not far distant
when the nov misguided men will cry
out for guides to show them the "old
paths"
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SENATOR BRICE did not go TO Ohio 70
vote because of the Marlborough Van
derbilt wedding IL he was more inter
ested in titled marriage than his par
ty's succe s, the Olio voters were pretty
W Sc in refusing to keep him in the Sen
ate. Bat when they defeated Brice they
jumped out of the frying pan into the
fire. Fire alarm Foraker win susc ed
him. Brice was bad enough, but he
didn't talk. Foraker is just as bad, nd
his talk But the country will have TO
stand it. Ohio has put many inf etions
on the country, but not one the equal of
Foraker.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-11-09

Mr.. CHAs. F. MCKEssON announces in
well chosen words his introduction into
journalism as one of the editors Of the
Morganton Herald. He has talent and
loves Burke. These two requisites can
command big success.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-11-09
NoGice.

The ensuing annual meeting of the stock.
holders of the Raleigh and Augusta Air
Line Railroad Company, will be held at the
office of the company, in Raleigh, n. c., ON
Thursday, the l4th day of November, 1896
commencing at II o'clock, noon.
The transfer books will be closed from
the 3lst inst, to November 14th, 1895, inclu.
siYe. w. w. VASS Secretary
Raleigh, oct. Is, 1896.
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It is rumored that Senator Mar on
Butler has about determined that the
safest thing he can do is to vote the
straight Radical ticket, says the Ashe-
vile Citizen.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-11-09

Senator Qaay says he spent ten thous-
and dollars in stamps used in mailing
personal letter to Republican voters in
Pennsylvania He attributes the big
majority partly to that expenditure.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-11-09

FORAKER says that there will not be
another Democratic administration in
thirty years. Ia 1892 Democrats said
there wouldn't be another Republican
administration in fifty years, and it look
ed so then. APPEARANCES are deceptiye.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-11-09

THE Ashevile Citizen wants no more
"off' years in politics. They are TWO
trying on Democratic nerves.
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NOTES AND COMMENTS.

The Monroe Journal thinks that one
thing that hurts the country is that there
are too many $40 men looking for 800
jobs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-11-09

Congressman Settle is accused of tele
graphing congratulations to VIM. Nc
KinIey. AS a tergiversator Tom is a
plum honey.-Asneyill Citizen.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-11-09

LXow to Speculate in Wheat, Cotton and
II Stocks" Mailed free. Send us your
name and address. Comstock, Hughes & Co,
Rankers ana Brokers, No SIS Broadway,
New York.
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We Do Not Claim

To be at present the big
gest thing in North Cay o.
lima, al hough we hope to
be, and expect TO be, the
lie ding booksellers of
the State; but
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majority partly to that expenditure.
It is given out in New York that Plat
is de ermined to legislate Roosevelt out
of office this winter by passing the Great
er New York bill. He believes that one
year more of Roosevelt would elect a
Democrat as President in 1896.
The Biblical Recorder CT recent date
says a preacher in one of the Greens
boro pulpits, on last Sunday night said
"There are two places in the world
which, so far as history informs us, have
never cbanged-one in Palestine and
one in this State-Dama5cus and Hills
boro."
Noting the increased sums paid for
pensions, the MorgantonHerald suggests
that the internal revenue receipts be
constituted a special fund out of which
all pension appropriations shall be paid.
1t is suggested that ''when the blocka-
ders realized that the internal revenue
taxes constituted fund for that special
purpose their patriotism would impel
them to pay the uttermost farthing.
Suppose We try it,
Bishop Wilmer EpiscopaD, of Ala
bama, who is famous as story teller,
says that one of his friends lost dearly
beloved wife, and, in his sorrow, caused
these words to be inscribed on her tomb
stone: "The light of mine eyes has gone
out" The bereaved married within a
year. Shortly afterwards the bishop was
walking through the graveyard with
another gentleman. When they arrived
at the tomb the latter asked the bishop
. whas he would say of the present state of
affairs, in view of the words on the
tombstone. 81 think" said the bishop,
t'the words But | have struck another
match should be added
Cornelius Van Colt, says the New York
Sun, tells a funny tale about the days
when the colored vote was solidly Re-
publican. 1t was on the day of the
Hayes -Tilden election. A very enthusi-
astic Republican colored man was seen
dragging another colored man through
the streets.
"What are you doing with him I" Mr..
Van Colt asked.
''Going to have him locked up, sab,
said the enthusiast.
"What for T. queried Van Colt.
s'He voted the Democratic ticket, J" said
the enthusiast.
''But hold on" said Van Cott. "You
can't lock man up for that"
'tYou can't p said the darkey, "why
amt that disorderly conduct at the
polls z"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-11-09

1t is given out in New York that Plat
is de ermined to legislate Roosevelt out
of office this winter by passing the Great
er New York bill. He believes that one
year more of Roosevelt would elect a
Democrat as President in 1896.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-11-09
We Do Claim

To be able TO sell books,
stationery, S hool sup
plies, and everything in
our line, cheaper for cash
than any other house IN
the State.
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With a cash order for
anything you want and
we will do our best to
please you,
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TO THE GREAT ATLANTA FAIR.

A FREE TRIP, 'wIrH.RoARD INCLUDED.
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81 Send for catalogues.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1895-01-26

your intention. Society took from the
world genius and locked him up. You
are at present, and so long as you stay
here. beyond the reach of society.
= do not intend to interfere with your
liberty. shall make you a business
proposition. If it does not meet with
yonr appreciation you can depart. j
win not betray you. If it does you
can work for me year, save hand
some competence and spend the re-
mainder of your days in some safe
place comfortably. You are not eat
ing"
Pardon me" said Laport. II will
drink this coffee and listen to You. ]
have no appetite.
Perhaps drop of stimulant?''
aNo." said Laport. My curiosity to
hear what you have to say is too great
to permit me to eat. Proceed.
There are two orders of men, Mr..
Laport,' said Kent. Zone order deals
with ideas, the other with events.
They are incompatible. but supple
mentary. The greatest achievements
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1895-01-26

which the landlord will cash because
have already cashed the two which
Mr.. Kent got you to sign, and the land
lord knows they are good There is a
branch railroad running from Char
lotte to Penkanlky-thirty miles west.
We shall succeed in the morning in
getting off with our horses on trip to
the Penkanky glen. The horses will
go on to Brankenford, where they will
be taken care of, they having been OBJ
tanned there At the Penkanky house
we give out that we are going to stop
with friend in town and leave the
hotel in the evening. You will then
have. to walk three miles to reach q
trunk line railroad. IL we catch an
express train we shall most likely be
in Wheeling just six hours ahead of q
dispatch. !"
''But If we do not?'' asked Laport
with considerably more curiosity than
apprehension.
tsIn that case we shal1 have to de-
pend on the Discrepancy between the
description and the appearance. The
probability is that the pursuit will be
thrown Off at shirleyTille. There IS
no means OF knowing that we LETT the
party un.al the pursuers reach the
party. They will then have to retrace
their steps. The landlord at Charlotte
will tell them that he has been reeeiv-
ing your checks before the date of the
escape, and saw you sign one with his
own eyes. ltW1i take some time after
ward TO ascertain tnat we are not IN
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1895-01-26

group. The way for some aigtanee
was across fields, but presently they
came into one Of those rrass.rro,yi,
lanes that divide farms, and b little
later struck common country hirh.
way running southwest. Not a word
was spoken by Laport's companion
for mile or two except an occasional
| direction as to speed. But after an
hours ride they came to group of
! houses, when she said: ssIt is neccs-
sary that we show ourselves here. You
are to preserve the air of the father
| OF the family--that is ali. y
At the largest of the houses the part
drew up and asked for drink OF wa
ter of man at the door While it was
being se--nd Laport remained in the
road IL st drew up pchatteringly at
the door .s.4d managed adroitly to tell
the man how they had been disap.
pointed in their ride and were hurry
Ing back to shirleyyillc. Some aues-
tions were also asked sbout better
roads; and then,= with fippant jcsts,
SOME coin was flung to the man and
they started off again It was now.
half-past three O'clock and ride of
half an hour brought them to an inter
secting and evidently not much Travelled
road. ''We turn south p said Laport's
companion. The rest go on to Shir-
leyville. Do you understand? There
is no telegraph on our route"
The moment they were in the new
road she said: 81 shall have to ask you
to make the best time you can for the
next five miles, until we come to an
other highway. Your horse has good
gait-let him have his head.''
She then struck her animal and La
port followed her. The pace was d
painful one, for he no longer had the
supplenessof youth. But determination
supplied him with endurance, and they
rode at a rapid pace through an unin-
habited tract, and he was much re-
lieved when they turned once more into
n well-traveled road that ran in a west
erly direction, and his companion said:
You can take it easy now. Well
walk our horses here and let them dry.
We are safe. # you are pursued the
scent will lead to Shirleyville. .
She drew up by his side as she spoke.
Il can now tell you," She said. what
your route will be. We shall stop for
the night ut hotel In Charlotte. It's
ten miles farther on. You will pay
bur bill in the morning with check
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1895-01-26
WELL. TURNED.
Ono Mans idea of tho Proper sphere OF

One Mans idea OF the Proper Sphere of
Woman.
a discussion arose lately at dinner
table upon the basis of the right of
suffrage, when the following colloquy
took place:
81 do not think" said one OF the
party, .sthatiall men should indiscrim-
inately be permitted to vote. There
must be some restriction; and if you
tear away all barriers, you may as well
extend the privileges still further and
admit women to the polls"
''Women!' quickly replied a spirited
lady on the opposite side of tho table
IA disciple. perhaps, of Miss Grimlse.
"And why should women not vote? Do
you mean to say we are inferior to the
other sex2'
SPY no means, madam. The ladies',
admit, have generally their intel
lectual powers as vivid and as well
cultivated as those who have assn med
the title of lords of creation but,
then, like TO see them In their proper
sphere.
"'Their proper sphere!' And pray,
sir, permit me to ask: What do you
deem their proper sphere?'
"'Why, madam, the sphere of woman
is Ait is celestial sphere. IN. Y
Ledger
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1895-01-26
LOUISIANA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 2e, 1896

chimerica1, let me remtSid ycu that the
details of your rescue ought to cora-
vince you that am man of method,
accustomed to deal with facts and adj
just myself TO circumstances. You are
under some obligations to me. pro-
pose TO avail myself of those ohliga-
tions in only one say-ft Is by making
a conadant of you and depending upon
your sense of loyalty, no matter rhat
arrangement we effect. The pledge is
implied. have to put myself In your
hands to certain extent. You are a
| free man. You are not directly Oh. in.
directly to betray my confidence, even
If you do not stay with me. That.
merely say, is understood. .
| Laport bowed his head in acquies-
| cence.
Kent smiled .sIt is hardly neces-
sary for me to say to you that would
not have this confidence in your sense
of loyalty Il had not acquainted my
self with your character and hardly
| would have taken the extraordinary
| tneans to secure your services II I had
not believed could depend upon you.
Verbal pledges are unnecessary, my
dear sif
I'm carrying out the vast projects
which have In my mind for the recti-
fication of some of the evils of so
ciety, ! shall necessarily come in col
lision with society and it was neces-
sary first of all to find a secure place
safe from interruption. impregnable
and unknown to the world, where |
co1ld carry on the extensive organic
ing scheme. That place is under your
feet
Il do not understand you," said La
port, looking curiously about him.
Under this 1oor," continued Kent,
SIS the entrance to the largest cave
that has probably ever been explored
by man. / discovered 1t by accident
seven years ago. 1 bought this piece
of land and erected this house over the
entrance. purpose to buy the whole
two thousand acres of wild land that
covers a great portion of it, and erect
here a large building ostensibly san
itarium. It is for the fitting up of this
underground domain thatI have taken
ouOi pthhIo W SSSalC yOAI dlu. uCcu
in it an electrical plant; water sys-
tenn; electric railway, and heating APP
paratus, besides means of defense and
other modern appliances. / have esti-
mated the cost of my internal --or,
perhaps, should say, intestinal i'm
provement at something like mil
lion dollars. 1t Is for you to say, when
/ have taken you over the ground, If
you will sell me your mechanical skill
for year and what it will be worth"
Kent waited for reply.
After moments hesitation Lapart
said: 1T seems to me, sir, that at this
time | am not in position to make
terms. If you succeed in demonstrate
ing to me the practicabi1ity of your
plans. the best ] can do is to offer you
my services and ADJ de III sss III aa
sssfassE4nss s
well, can only say that such an
arrangement will not do at all. do not
intend to implieate you in any OF my
schemes. | wish to employ your con-
structive ability at q reasonable price.
If the work that want done is practi-
cable to the engineering and mechan-
ical mind, and you give me your serv-
ices for year, will fifty thousand dol.
lars compensate you?"
TTo DE CONTINUED.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1895-01-26
CHAPTER y.

On Friday trsurffing a tired a nd fi,,stv
traveller ID q miserable Tennessee
wagon was driven in to the rugged
accIivity In Henderson county now
known as Fort surges. twas then a
wild. overprown region and ali tho
traveller and the negro who drove him
could see sticking out of the brush
half mile up the rocks was the un-
painted roof of small frame house.
The traveller got out, stamped his feet
MS If he was cramped bv long riding.
gave the negro two-dollar bin and
began climbing the rocky banlx
It was Laport.
lie sat down on the doorstep of the
house somewhat winded by the climb
and looked about him. The prospect to
the east and north was open revealing
what appeared to be dcsolate wilder
ness of rocks and forests, with here
and there the blue peaks of the distant
mountains showing between. While
he sat there, the door opened; man
whom he did not recognize appeared
and spoke to him familiarly.
Come inside, professor-you can
rest yourself much better indoors"
He looked at the speaker It was
Kent, but save for something in the
tone of his voice. Laport did not know
him. He appeared broader and heavier