The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-12

development of our great manufactur-
( ing interests commanded for him the
I confidence and respect Of our people.
His loss viii be widely felt and de-
/ pIored
MIR. r. r. GRAY. Governor Holt
( was one of the best Governors the State
/ eyer had and q more useful man the
state has never known. lie was pre-
, eminently man of great common-sense
and hence. whenever be was called to "a
position. however una-ied its duties
were, he soon fitted himself to 1T, and
when he left il the praises Of men fol-
/ lowed him. While not an orator he
was very strong debater. and an Inn
pressive and interesting speaker. His
words were few but well chosen, and
be always spoke clearly, because ne
thought clearly and logically. His State
papers and set speeches were reuarka-
bic for their strength, dignity and iln-
ish. and have never been surpassed.
even bv those who laid claim (as he did
mott TO great learning and literary cul-
ture Two or three that might be mem
toned, we're masterpieces of English
composition. AS an agriculturist and
manufacturer he has been of great ser
vice TO the State, and the example ne
set as a leader and co-wOrker in the
industrial development of the State is
a valuable legacy to the people.
MR.. PULASKI COWPER: To-day
will bear record Of heartfelt sorrow,
and sore affection coming from the
stricken hearts throughout the entire
confines of North Carolina. As yester-
day evenings sun, at fifteen minutes
past five O'Clock cast its declining
shadows over hills and pastures his
eyes had 50 often gladly beheld, then
went from this earthly sphere the soul
of Thomas NJ. Holt.
For several days his life has seeming
~ hung upon a thread, but the tenacity
which he held upon life, gave q linger-
ing hope that he might recover his
strength, regain his health, and yet
dwell long among ms, but the summons
came, and his earthly career has ended.
Colonel Holt viii be remem bered for
his true moral worth, his great integTi-
ty, his uniform courtesy and kindness,
his youthful disposition, and for his
sound Judgment and wise action. lie was
to North Carolina her model Governor,
the full and complete endorsemeIt OF
the entire people of the State, and his
administration was clean and without
reproach, and no Governor ever retired
from the executive halls, leaving a re-
cord more 10 be commended and acts
and deeds subject less to criticism or
disapproval.
lie has done a great service to his
State, both in laying a solid foundation
for great agricultural and manufac-
turing pursuits, and IN the enactment
Of laws conducive TO the progress and
development Of his native State.
He viii be missed from his commuDi-
ty and from his State, and his name
and memory viii go down into history
as one OF the States purest, best and
most distinguished citizens.
MIR. i. II. BUSBEE: Il am profound
ly grieved at the intelligence. 1t seem .
ed impossible even TO be prepared for
abe the news of the final dissolution. I.
Ever since Governor Hollis residence /
in Raleigh at the Executive Mansion, /.
just opposite my residence, J. had enter
tanned for him the peculiarly close re- !
gard one should always have for a .
friend and neighbor. The life works .
and inspiration to the young men. Of
North Carolina. He had done as much /.
to build up her manufacturing indus
tries as any man within her borders.
As the Chief Executive OF a great State
he was faithful TO every trust, Jealous +
of her honor, loyal to her traditions
over every expenditure, pro .
gressive, laborious and courageous.
North Carolina viii lay upon his
grave the siDcerest tribute of her love
and esteem. A faithful Christian gen
tleman has passed TO bis eternal RE-
ward"
MAI. JAMES w. WILSON, Chairman
Of the Railroad Commission: "We were
boys together. He was prepared for
college by my father. He was older
than !. but we were classmates. &e
did not graduate at the University, but
left there in his junior year to assist
his father in the Alamance mills. From
our childhood we have been intimate
friends, and in my estimation he was