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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-04
$4,000 THE PRICE
Edwards and Broughton Have
Bought the Biblical Recorder.
j. w. BAILEY TO BE EDITOR
One of the Biggest Newspaper
Transactions in the History
of the State Consun-
mated Last Night.

Last night just as the town clocb
struck eight, in the law office OF w. y
Jones, the legal transfer papers
were signed by which the biblical lie
corder passed from the ownership OF
Mrs. G. +. Bailey and became the prop
ertv of Edwards d Broughton.
The trade had been pending only
four days. This morning the Biblical
Recorder goes back to its old home
at Edwards d. Broughton's, and Will be
published where it was issued so many
years under the editorship of DR.. Bai-
lev and his successors.
The price paid was the round sum
of sixteen thousand dollars, the high
est amount probably ever paid for a
newspaper in North Carolina. 1t is
probably the very best paying news
paper in the State, and was never in a
better condition than now. There will
be no change in the editorial manage
ment, the purchasers having made ar
rangements with Mr.. j. w. Bailey to
continue as editor, and Mr.. j. c. Cad
deli as travelling correspondent. So
the paper will go on along present
lines with such Improvements as will
make it keep up with the progress and
CROWN OIL tile SItatb VI
which it is the popular organ.
The Biblical Recorder is one OF the
oldest papers in the State, aud has had
Mt various times some of the ablest
men in the Baptist denomination.
Twenty years ago, when Prof. Redd,
who was elected TO a professorship in
the State University, DIR. G, 1, Bailey
purchased for $4,000 one third interest
of Prof. Redd in the business of Ed
wards & Broughton. Some six or seven
years ago Dr.. Bailey sold his interest
in the firm of Edwards & Broughton,
and purchased their interest in the Re-
corder, He bought building On Fay
etteville street in which the Recorder
IS still printed.
The sale was great surprise, as OUT
side a small circle OF friends it was not
known that there was talk of the paper
changing hands.
The Biblical Recorder has a cfrcula-
ton of about 1000. a very large adver-
Using patronage, and while the price
paid is regarded as very high, Edwards
Il Broughton have had long experience
as publishers and part owners of the
Recorder. and have the best knowl-
edge of knowing what the Recorder
is worth, and what can be done with
it. They are both popular and influ-
entail Baptists, men of high character
and great popularity. and have a
strong hold upon the denomination in
the State at large. Before buying the
paper, these gentlemen conferred with
n few prominent leaders of the church
and found that the arrangement eff
fected would be pleasing to the church
The Recorder is in good hands. May
il live long and prospect
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-04
RAILROAD COMMISSION DECISION

The following decisions were handed
down by the Railroad Commission yes
terday.
Clark vs.. Wilmington and Weldon Rail
road Company.
Complaint of overcharge. Over
charge refunded.
Boon VS.. Southern Railway Company
This was complaint for damage.
1t being a matter in which the Com
mission could take no jurisdiction, was
dismissed.
Carver VS.. Norfolk and Western Rail
road Company.
Complaint of oyercharge. Ordered
overcharge refunded.
Citizens OF Robersonville VS.. Whining
ton and Weldon Railroad Company.
Petition for freight and passenger
station. 1t appearing that a new sta
ton Is being constructed Case is dis
missed.
Citizens OF Goldsboro vs.. Cape Fear and
YadkiH Valley Railway Company.
Petition for freight and passenger
station.
Petition granted and new station
| viii lie erected at an early day.
Fulton ys.Cape Fear and YadlSin Val
ley Railway Company, Southern
Railway Company.
Complaint of connection between
| defendants trains at Rural Hall. Con-
| nection TO be made on and after the
5th. Dismissed.
| Warren vs.. Western Union Telegraph
| Company.
Complaint Of excessive rate and over
charge on messages. 1t appear ng that
| the overcharge has been refunded and
rates corrected to conform to the tar
| if of the Commission and no further
| action being required case is dismiss
| ed.
| Ray VS.. Southern Railway Company.
This was a complaint in regard TO
| the delivery of freight and the de-
manding of freight charges on undeliy-
cred portion, &c.
| Continued.
| Cobb VS.. Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley
| Railway Company
| Complaint killing OF stock. Dis
missed for want of jurisdiction.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-04
RALEIGH'S POSTOFFICE BUS
NESS

The postofiice in this city probably
handles more second-cIass matter
(newspapers) than any Office of its
size in the United States.
During the quarter, from October
1st To January LIST, 1898 pounds OF
newspapers were mailed at this office.
As this matter averages nine or ten
pieces to the pound, it will be seen that
over 1000 separate pieces were dis
patched in these months, which is
about 100000 pieces year
The receipts of the Office for sale of
stamps and box rents from April LIST
to January 1st show an increase OF
50 ,22s over the corresponding period
of the preceding year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-04
MOVEMENTS or REVENUE OFF
GALS.

United States Marshall O. J. Carroll
left yesterday for short stay in Nor
folk.
Collector +. NJ Simmons returned
to the city yesterday from Newbern,
where he spent New Years Day.
Mr.. A. G, Mitchell returned from
Windsor where he spent Christmas
week.
Messrs. Nick Mebane, OF Greensboro;
G. s. Powell, of Johnston county; Her.
man Granger, of Kinston, were here
yesterday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-04
DEATH OF MRS. Il. c. prrNEY.

Mrs. X. G. Putney, wife of Mr.. Il. c.
Putney, the efficient janitor of the
Centennial Graded School died AT her
home near that school Yesterday. She
was an exemplary wife and mother
an earnest Christian and held in high
esteem. She will he buried this after
noon at three o'clock from Fayette-
vile street Baptist church, of which
she was "a member, and the interment
will be in the city cemetery
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-04
MARVELLOUS RESULTS.

From letter written by Rev. J
Gunderman, of Dimondale, Mich, we
are permitted TO make this extract:
II have no hesitation in recommending
DIR. Kings New Discovery, as the re
suits were almost marvellous in the
ease OF my wife. While | was pastor
Of the baptist Church at Rives juno
ton she was brought down with pneu'
monia succeeding la Grippe. Terrible
paroxysms of coughing would last
hours, with little interruption, and II
seemed as if she could not survive
them. A friend recommended DR.
Kings New Discovery; it was quick III
its work and highly satisfactory in re-
suits" Trial bottles free at John \,
MacRae's Drug Store. Regular size
soc. and $1.0O
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-04

The holiday meeting of the Teacups
Club is postponed until Saturday, jan
uary 18th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-04
MIR. UPCHURCH MARRIES MISS
JOHNSON.

On Wednesday night at nine o'clock
Mr.. James G. Upchurch, OF this city,
was united in marriage to Miss Bette
Johnson, of this city. daughter of Mr..
Marion johnson. The ceremony look
place at the brides home. and was att
tended by large number OF the
friends of both OF the contracting par
ties The Rev. Mr.. Foster performed
the ceremony.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-04
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-04

five feet wide in front of residences,
and in front of business houses it must
be the entire width of the sidewalk.
Wherever there is driveway crossing
the sidewalk. this driveway must be
paved with stone"
The report of the committee was
a1nnta6
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-04

Mr.. W. q SIP TX, Manager OF the
Raleigh Stationery Company, wishes to
thank The public fer tie very liberal
patronage shown him in the purchase Of
holiday goods. His trade has been i'm
mense, but if you Should happen to have
been tardy in the purchase of your
Xmas gifts, they can still Eli orders.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-04

Hot weather proves depressing TO
those whose blood is poor. Such peo-
pie should enrich their blood with
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-09

Chicago Tlmcs.Aorald. with sound
money president and sound money con.
grcss nothing can now rctard the steady
and gradual recovery ot the business In
tercsts OF the country from the stagnatlon
caused by the menace OF free silver and un-
american tarifr legislation.
St Louis Republic: The business men
OF 81. Louis and Of every other section OF
the country will hail with delight the re-
vival which has already begun as a result
OF the close OF the election Everything Is
favorable to a period nf at least temporary
activity in the world Of commerce.
Atlanta Constitution: Laying aside the in
vidious distinctions by which the advocates
OF different sides have been known In the
contest just ended. let us bC known hence
forth merely In our capacity as citizens, .anN-
ious to promote In every way possible the
greatness and glory OF the commonwealth.
Philadelphia Record: prophesying bet
torment DOESN'T bring IT.. nut the man who
pays his small bills sets the wheels turn
ing. Nothing now stands In the way or
business hu' inertia Give the cart push
4 dollar is stil a dollar in the United
States. 1t pays better to use It than to
hoard It, Therefore, let the money ny Let
1t earn its keep
New York World The hard times arc
over. With the menace OF free silver repu-
dation swept away, all the industries OF the
country will know great revival The fac
in apprehension will be reopened. There
will be work for all willing hands and wages
for all work. These are not gucsses at the
future. They are the logical, necessary, in
cvitable outcome of existing conditions.
Philadelphia Times: Put to The test, the
American people have declared anew their
devotion to law and honesty and their de-
termination to carry on with sobriety and
reason the great work Of civilization in this
land. With this declaration comes to them
and to all new confidence and security, and
the renewal of business life and the quick
ening of enterprise will enable us soon TO
forget this horrd nightmare and go for
ward to pro- perity and happiness
Washington Post The incoming ad-
ministraton, with the experience of the past
four years to guide 1t, may be expected to
effect such changes in our financial system
as will avoid the blunders and the sorrows
OF its predecessor Come, then, let us pluck
goal! We can spare the few wiseacres who
met for him. The procession of prosperity
will lose nothing when the Solomons drop
out.
Louisville Courier-Journal We do not
pretend to forecast the daily movements of
the stock n arkets or the produce exchanges.
Reactions will come from time to time.
Our readers however, can rest assured that
in the opinion of the best economic author
tiles in Europe and America the United
states has seen the worst of this panic,
and that hcrceforth business of all kinds
will move on the upward grade. The defeat
of national dishonor means the restoration
OF prosperity in every branch of commerce
and every section of this great country.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-09
OrR FORELGN RELArLONS.

Some newspapers are already tender
ing advice rs TO what should be the
foreign policy of the next administra-
ton and all of this advice is not of n
strictly conservative character. 1t is
urged by responsible and more or less
influential journals that steps should
he taken to annex the Sandwich islands.
We do not believe these papers repre-
sent the dominant sentiment of the re-
publican party in this matter, notwith-
standing the declaration of the national
platform that the Hawaiian islands
should be controlled by the United
States. That this government should
not permit any foreign power To inter
fere with those islands is Il proposition
that men of all parties will acquieScc
in, but this does not imply that we
should annex them, or even formally
take them under our protection. Foreign
nations fully understand cur position
toward Hawaii and no Interference is
to be apprehcndcd so that ii is unneceS-
sary for the security of the Sandwich
islands that we annex them and II has
never been shown that we could gain
anything by doing so that would
justify so radical II departure from
established policy. We have no doubt
that large majority of the thoughtful
and conservative people of the country
are ayerse TO the acquisition of remote
territory.
In regard to Cuba, 1t is urged that If
the conflict there is not settled by the
time ~ now administration comes Into
powe, Il should accord recognition to
the insurgents. There is said TO be
feeling OF fear in Spain that Major Me
kinley's sympathy with the Cubans
will have unhappy results and such
counsel Of American newspapers rs we
have noted win tend to aggravate this
feeling There is no probability that
the Cuban insurrectlon will be ended
10y next March, but there is no reason
to expect that the conditions at that
time will be any more favorable to the
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-09

insurgents than at present If the pres
cut administration Is right In the posi-
tiOn II occupies toward that conflict.
and we think this Is the general oph-
ion. then unless there is a great change
In the situation there the next admins.
tration viii probably deem it wise to
continue the policy 50 far pursued. 1t
would obviously be a great mistake for
1t to invite possible grave International
complications at the very outset, when
there are domestic matters of the
highest Importance to be dealt with.
Nobody need be- apprchrnsivc how
ever, that Major Mckinley will as preSi-
dent adopt course in regard tn our
foreign relations not entirely consistent
with the traditional policy of the gov
eminent He has never indicated any
sympathy with the spirit of iingoiSm
and he Is not likely TO do 80 after he
has assumed the great responsibilities
Of the presidency. American rights
and interests everywhere will be
guarded and maintained under his ad-
m.niStration and we confidently be
lieve that the foreign policy of the ma
tion, adhered To since the foundation
of the government, will not be departed
from
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-09
GROWERS "GRAND SWEET SONG"

New York Herald: Let politics drop now
and get your Thanksgiving day turkey
ready. We have everything to be thankful
for
Philadelphia Times a proclamation from
the president, setting apart the annual day
of Thanksgiving. gives deyout expression to
the feeling that was in all hearts yesterday.
ST Paul Pioneer Press: What a Thanks
giving we can keep this year. And there
will be just time between Tuesday and the
national feast day to fatten the turkeys
and make mnce pies.
Chicago Tribune: President Cevelands
official proclamation to give thanks seems
somewhat superiluous and late in the light
of the popular demonstrations now in prog
ress over the chief source of national thanks
giving.
Chicago Chronicle: With a breadth of
appreciation of the fitness OF things notable
even in him, Mr.. Cleveland postponed the
issuance of a proclamation ordering a day
of public thanksgiving until the day after
the election. II is rarely possible to say
what might have been had some partic-
ular detail in the evolution of events been
different, but it is entirely safe to assume
that this whole proclamation is indubitable
proof that the people have had an excellent
president at the cost Of depriving themselves
of the mnistrations of a first-class parson.
Chicago Record: Mr.. Clevelands proc
lamatiOn may not arouse a burst of rejoic-
ing from sc me citizens who recently eXer-
cIsed the prerogativeS of citizenship, but
it is impossible to doubt the feryency OF
the author. 1t appears that Mr.. Cleveland
began to grow more and more thankful
along about last Tuesday evening until
during the early hours of the next day
his gratitude refused to be repressed. He
is particularly grateful for every deliver
ance from danger" and eNhOrtS the people
to acknowledge with contritc hearts their
proneness to follow with sinful pride after
their own Devices
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-09
AFTER THE DELUGE.

Inauguration day falls on Thursday.
Palmer received II 900 votes in Massachu-
sets.
Palmer and Buckner received 1880 votes
in New York state.
William Mckinley will be the twenty-ffth
president of the United States.
Four years ago New York gave Cleveland
gave Mckinley a plurality of 27O OOO a net
gain of 3l5 600
The Rocky Mountain News OF Denver
shouts, stop politics and talk business -
Then II proceeds to talk politics to the ex-
tent Of three columns.
Sockless Jerry Sampson will rejuvenate
the glories OF Kansas i'm congress after a
two-year rest. Dick Bland of Missouri was
also resurrcCted last Tuesday.
Talk about reviving industry. II is a sure
thing. \ Chicago man is industriousy rol-
ling a peanut with a toothpick a distance
of one mile as the price of his loyalty to
free coinage.
George Fred Williams, the silver meteor
OF Massachusetts,, and the nominee of three
conventions fer governor, falls behind his
opponent 10000 votes. George was one of
the boy orators of the campaign.
The latest returns from the sombre re-
cesses OF Wolfcrts Roost give gratifying as
suranccs that David Bennett Hill's throat
has not been seriously injured by his eX-
hausting labors in the campaign.
Mrs Agnes NJ. Cannon was ptted against
her husband in the Sixth senatorial district
of Utah. She made a hustle on the stump
while her opponent stayed at home. and she
won the prize with a plurality that fairly
curled the old mans hair.
There was something said at the Chicago
convention about the murmuTs of the waves
heating ON the lonely shores of St. Helena
IL Is presumed they are murmuring yet, but
they are not as audible as the melancholy
n oil
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-09
THE FALSE PROPHET.

Chicago News: The fact that Mr. Jcnes
has Just discovered that he is beaten is an
other illustration OF the truth of the theory
that when a man falls great distance he
Is unconscious when he strikes.
Chicago Times Herald: Chairman Jones
was an egregious misfit There is now lit
tic dissent from that proposition on the
part of intelligent free slverites who were
really in earnest on the coinage question
His delinquencies as a party leader became
manifest from the first day on which he
assumed the management of the popocratlc
campaign.
Chicago Journal: Jones is still in the SEN
ate, so that we are deferred from accepting
his acknowledgment of McKinley's election
as his farewell address to the American poo-
pie still, even for a temporary reler, much
thanks, Yet 1t would be unjust not to adj
nit that the late chairman has really re-
markable talent in certain ways. AS a
claimant he has few equals. The way he
turned his marble heart upon republican
pluralities and converted them into Certain
democratic victories compels our special
wonder.
indianapolis Journal Among the political
prophets whose professional regulations have
been hopclessly ruined by the election. Chair
man Jones OF the national democratic COM
mittee-Jones of Arkansas--is easily first
Jones has made greater number of absurd,
ridiculous, idiotic and impossible prophecies
tAdH any ulutI ptTsOH WHO ever engaged IN
the business. Jones has not merely claimed
the earth and the fulness thereof. He has
claimed everything in the heavens above and
in the waters under the earth Mstaking
self confidence for foresight and bumptious-
ness for genius. he has made the most alb
surd political prophecies on record
Kansas City Star: The truth is, that there
has never been a political contest In this
country freeT from the influences OF those
agencies OF which Senator Jones complains
than the one Just closed The vast ma
jority of the people of this country are
wage earners, and the fact that the meme
tary policy advocated by MIR. Bryan threat
oned to curtail the purchasing power OF
wages without holding out the promise OF
increasing wages no doubt Influenced labor
TO vote largely against the party represented
In the contest by Mr.. Jones and the press
outside OF that portion OF II located In the
silyer-proiucing states would naturally ad-
yocate that policy which semeed to guar
anteo the greatest good to the greatest
number. Therefore, II is poor judgment as
well as an indication OF nfrm temper to
impute to dishonest influences results which
are natural to an intelligent understanding
OF conditions.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-09

81. Paul Glnbc tdcml: Let old-tlmc de-
mucracy risc once moro in It's might Let
VA aound call to gather together all VINO
believe In free Institutions, IN the utmost
liberty OF the individual, In the strict pro
hlblttog OF Interference by the state Win
any private matter save TO protect man
against his unjust nclEhbor, for govern.
mcnt OF the people as II was UNDERSTOOD
aud founded by the fathers, There arc
enough who 20 believe to control the dos-
tinics OF this nation today.
New York World CdcmD: The democracy
Is not dead now. bccause Its principles arc
triumphant million democrats nave
voted for Mckinley because they valued
democratic principles moro than any party
Indeed 1t IA better thing Tor the party
that the democratic ticket and platform
have been beaten than It would have been
had they succeeded. Victory would have
brought about a realization OF the crazy
platform. This would have KILLED the party
beyond doubt Now II has chance to
rally, to return to the old landmarks and TO
rcorganize. Meanwhile it can wait pa,
ticntly for the Inevitable republican cN.
CcsseS and blunlers. Long live democracy!
New York sun (dem): Either the ma
tonal democracy Is q numerically unimpor-
tant body OF citizens. or great majority OF
it's members voted on Tuesday against their
own candidates. The latter Is the case The
new democratic organization Is neither nu-
meIiCaly unmpOrtant nor politically insig-
nincant. 1t Is the only genuine democratic
organization now existing. IL Is the only
democratic organization now in shape for
honest busin ssS. The Indianapolis demo-
Gratis have charge OF the ark, and the future
OF democracy Is In their Keeping. Success
to them Long life and continuous happi-
ness to John McCauley Palmer and Simon
Bolivar BuCkncr Perhaps they Will be run
ming again for president and vice president
in 1900, under circumstances permitting us
all TO vote for them