The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-01-14
run RnrmNe STATE OPTICIANS

~ ble clean, economical and pure govern
n,ent free from scandals and abuses,
which the Democratic party has given to
the people Of North Carolina. Many OF
the men who were the chef Instruments
IN the parihcation OF State affairs, after
The debauchery 10y the Republicans, have
rassed away. Others who have done the
state great service and who Will wage
hatt1e two years hence to overthrow the
present regime. still abide with us, en-
Toying the confidence and esteem of all.
The outgoing officers take with them
the plaudit. well done, good and faithful
servants" Governor Carr, who was call
cd from his farm without any solicitation
on his part, returned yesterday to re-
sumo his lifetime occupation as planter.
As Governor he has sought to increase
the educational progress of the people,
never failing to throw the influence OF
his high office to the improvement alike
of the public schools and the higher and
technical institutions of learning. His
business capacity was shown in the selec-
ton OF directors of the various public in
situations and the good counsel he has
given them in their practical manage
more knowledge of their needs and re-
uuirements. As whole his appointments
have been. excellent, and the men he has
elevated to positions of trust have
brought credit to his administration, and
served the State with great fidelity and
ability.
The retiring Lieutenant Governor,
Hon. Rufus A. Doughton, as member and
presiding officer of both houses, has been
a leader in all legislation and in all party
councils for ten years. Modest, honor
able wise, Just, discreet able, patriotic,
he has left his impress for good for all
time upon the legislation of the State.
lie has never been influenced
by any consideration except the
public good, and the time is
not far distant when his services viii
be demanded in higher fields of public
service.
Though in office a short time, the re-
tirement of Hon. Charles NJ. Cooke is
everywhere regretted. In devotion to the
highest interests of the people of his
State, in unselfsh and patriotic service
in peace and war, IN generous and manly
qualities, in character, capacity and abili-
" he stands among the foremost men OF
the State. During his term all the land
grants have been indexed and arranged,
and the Office is turned over to his sue
cessor in excellent shape.
Frank l. Osborne, Esq, the retiring At
torney-General, is easily one OF the first
lawyers of the State, and both in the pre-
paratiom OF his cases for the Supreme
Court and in his arguments never failed
to measure up to the standard of a learn
ed lawyer He lead the ticket in the late
election.
The retiring State Auditor, Mr.. Robert
NJ. Furman, has been closely connected
with the public concerns of the State for
twenty years, as Principal Clerk OF the
Senate and State Auditor In personal
courtesy, efficiency, capacity, knowledge
of legislation and questions relating TO
taxation, he is easily the equal of any
public official the State has had. His
friends will be glad TO know that he will
remain in Raleigh for a while.
Mr.. John G. Scarborough, who has held
the Office Of Superintendent of Schools for
twelve years, is held in the highest es-
teen for his public and private virtues.
Vance and Saunders reekoned him as
honest and true. Their estimate will be
the estimate of the impartial historian.
1t was under his administration that the
school system took shape, and it was by
his advice that the general law, under
which the schools have been operated for
twenty years, was enacted. The State
has never had more courageous or pa
triotic citizen. The Biblical Recorder
says of him-and says truly:
Hon. John G. Scarborough retires
form the position OF Superintendent
OF Public instruction this week after
twelve years of service. He knows
more than any other man about the
public Schools of North Carolina. He
has worked with zeal for their better
ment: and his life is inseparably con-
nected with them. We have talked
with him frequently about them, and
nave been amazed that ne mas ac-
Quired such knowledge of the de-
tails OF the schools and their needs,
and the obsta cles in improving them.
If he would write n book, or pam
phlet, or an article, and tell what
he knows from his own experience,
it would be a service to North Caro-
lima second to none"
We have written thus of our retiring Of
fcials, not for the purpose of giving pleas
ure to them or their friends by words OF
well deserved commentator, but to put
on record the qualities that made them
worthy of the positions they filed. If
their successors come as near filling the
measure OF duty in all things, it will be
well for them and for the commonwealth.
DEATH OF EX-SHERIFF NOVEL;