The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-12
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.


law, the election for special taxes next
August and kindred topics. The spirit
of the association is earnestly in favor of
an aggressive educational campaign UNI
til every township has efficient public
schools The following resolution ex
presses the unanimous sentiment of the
North Carolina editors:
Resolved, That this association de-
sires to assure the teachers and people of
North Carolina that it is ready to Co
operate with them in any and every eff
fort to exterminate ignorance in the
State, and that we will use our best eff
forts in the direction according as our
Judgment may dictate"
RAILROADS AND PASSES.
The most significant declaration touch
ing the dignity, honor and independence
of the editors of the State is contained in
the following resolutions which were
unanimously adopted:
''W lereas, Certain railroad systems IF
the State nave on different occasions
withdrawn passes from various members
of this association, because hey lisap
proved the editorial policy of the paper,
therefore, be it
Resolved, l. That the policy of this
association is to give full value received
in advertising schedules, etc. for all
transportation received
Resolved, ?. That we resent any of
fort on the part Of railroads to control
the policy of any paper or coerce its
editor by withdrawal of passes given in
exchange for advertising.
Resolved, 3. That while our feelings
to the railroads are entirely friendly, we
desire it understood that acceptance of
transportation in exchange for advertis-
ing is looked upon by us as a purely bus
mess matter, and does not and, should
not affect the policy or independence of
the press of the State
THANKS FOR COURTESIES.
The following resolutions of thanks for
courtesies extended were unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That the North Carolina
Press Association is especially indebted
TO DIR. G. w. Blacknall, of the Atlantic
Hotel, for courtesies shown to it's mem
bers and for reduction of fare. 4
THAT all railroad or steamboat lines
that have extended the usual courtesies
have our thanks for the same.
I'VE would especially thank Rev.
Taylor, of the Evangelist, who contrib
uted no little to the pleasure of the meet
ing. The delightful sail enjoyed by all
this afternoon was through his thought
fulnesS and courtesy and thanks are
hereby extended.
Our thanks are due and hereby ten
dered to Mayor VIM. Webb for a de-
lightful moonlight sail.
Last but by no means least our most
grateful Acknowledgements are due and
are hereby extended to Brother G.. l..
Abernethy, of the Beaufort Herald, for
the many cOurtesies that he has shower
ed upon us all, and especially for ar
ranging the delightful trip to Beaufort
and the clambake, which was so heartily
enjoyed by all that afternoon"
Mr.. Abernethy and his wife, who wed
with her husband in courteous treatment
of the editors and who is a true help
meet in journalistic labors, won the
friendship of all the editors and their
wives. Referring to the clambake, Mr..
Abernethy desires it to be known that
it is to J. Ell. Potter & Son that the edi-
tors are chiefly indebted for the clam and
the oyster roast on the island near Beau
fort. Mr.. Potter is one Of the largest
fish Dealers having recently sent an 500
pound specimen to the State museum in
Raleigh. His son has built up a large
and growing business in canning oysters
and clans.
The surf bathing is better than I have
known it, The arrangements are better,
the service nicer, and the ginger-pop
that you drink when you come out has
more pop" to it, 1t is earlier in the
season than the editors have been ac-
customed to come here Some of them
thought the weather had not been hot
enough to temper the water, but it was
of the right temperature and most in
MIGRATING.
Next year the association goes to
Waynesville All who were present this
year will turn their faces westward hop
ing and believing that the session will
be as interesting and profitable.