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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-01
ANOTHER REP. GETS RELIEF.
y Negro Succeeds a White Man in Dir
ThompSons Office.

Secretary OF State Thompson yesterday
appointed an Onslow county negro, An
thony Craft. as janitor of his office, vice
Mr.. John Straughan.
Craft is from DIR. Thompson's home,
Richards, and has been in his employ
for many years. He is married man
and about % years old. Though a ne
gro of some education, he is said to be
an humble, Woodworking man. DR..
Thompson says he was given the place
simply because Of his personal attach
ment to him as q servant, and not for
political reasons.
Mr.. Straughan. whom Craft succeeds,
is a most worthy and capable young
man. He has been in the office ever
since the appointment of Capt. Oct. Coke
as Secretary of State. There is gen.
eral regret at his retirement from the
office on the part of all who have ever had
business there. and have had Johns"
polite and efficient aid in helping them
find just what is wanted
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-01
pRITCHARD AND THE POPE.

In his dispatch of yesterday Wash
| ington correspondent proved hlniseiL u
| be yeritable peach-with not San Jos'
fruit scale on him.
| Under his dramatic touch, the NortL
| Carolina judgeship plot grows dense
| Rome has taken hand-Rome whose
| poHcy as fashioned by the lips of Rich
| lieu. is first conciliate, then crush.
To say that the story is a mere curtain
raiser is to damn tit is a 6ve-act trag-
edy, in posse.
When Jeter Pritchard was standing a
poor lad barefooted on a Rabbit soap
box. monkeying with the lower cases,
he little dreamed that he would ever be
big enough man even to 'sociate with
Col. Andrews. But they later did so
ciate when Jeter began to play in upper
case luck.
\ step farther, Jetcr advanced from
Col Andrews to the ISOLATION with Mark
Hanna. Their names We're 'sociated, and
there was ISOLATION of ideas.
From the way his ripping in
hucnce has widened, one would think
he was the heaviest pebble on the beach.
Behold now he stands in our special dis
patch referred to as the centre of great
drar-ma in which Pope Leo is heavy vii
lain and the A. Il. A. the leading man.
Purnell and Settle and Robinson and
Douglass and Price and Dick find them
selves, by plot and eounter-plot, stripped
of their own with the unfeeling injustice
that snatched from the brow Of Androni-
Gus Il fairly won crown.
Listen: Dick is to be kidnapped ON
account of senility, and Price put in his
socks like some bold, bad Saturnnus,
Skinner glides about, dark-visaged; the
a. l.. A. trumpets flourish the coming
onset against the Pope's' candidates, Set
tie and Robinson; courier is rushed
across the Virginia line to tell Pat Nc
Call That PritcbaId will make him Col
lector OF the Sixth district there, if he |
will haul the Pope off of Price.and Skin
ner.
: But r-r-r-rats sftd raccooHs. mere comes |
the spectre of the Russell thing" as an |
ghost at the banquet. The |
md is not yet; this is only the hard-pan |
of tragedy that will Bud |
lenseick-liSe yet kiss the ayenging sky. |
While Pritchard should meet with |
III the Encouragement and vilGfication |
hat is meet to. mcte out TO al Republic |
ans. yet who Shall say that in having |
ut North C'aliny in close tech with the
Pope in this manner. he should rot re-
eive great space rates as "a ellaa1pion
dvertiser ofshis State
But all badinage aside, with the grand
oxnplex epical elements in our CORES
oadenfs dispatch. we see no way of sfn-
lifyinS matters except TO let the Pope
ONE to Raleigh and talk the matter
yer quietly with Col. Andrews
Both these gentlemen shun notorh,ty, (
nd with the Fayetteville street shutters
osed, such q secrecy could be secured as
ould not. shock the modesty of the most
,stidious Meanwhile between the acts
{, this play.w may< be pagdened fol-
gliding down our huttering heart 'by
ming mp our futtcring nerves
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-01
lost WIFE AND CHILDREN.

Louisville, Ky, March 31.-A special
70 the Post from Eddyville, Ky, says:
News was received here to-day of the
drowning in the Cumberland river last
night of VIM. Flick and his family OF
three. According to the report, Mr..
Flick was trying to move his family,
consisting of wife and two children, from
his flooded house on the Cumberland,
near Trigg Furnace, in this county, the
skiff overturned in the darkness and all
were drowned. The current there is
very swift, and no small boat could lire
in il. Mr.. Flick was weli-to-do farmer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-01
ID CALIFoR NIAs FRUIT KILLED.

San Francisco. Cal, March 3i.-The
local office Of TIE United States Weather
Bureau has received dispatches from sle
various fruit sections of the State to the
effect that during the last two nights
killing -fl7osts have seriously damaged the
fruit crop. PruneS and apples are not
sufficiently advanced to receive SO much
harm as aprieots ana almonds, which, III
many sections. have been totally destroy
ed while peach trees and vines have also
been injured. though in less degree.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-01
A GRAVE CHARGE BY A lDPU'
LIST. N S% F

Shall we never hear the last Oh Inc
-rascalities of the last Legislature: NO"
comes Mr.. f. p Hauser, a maJorltS'ii
populist from Ieiloir county, VINO III
reviewing his record in II communication
70 the Kinston Free Press, says
Several OF the committees were
hacked against all legislation IN tne
interest of the people. told the
Speaker he had packed the colh-
,nittoes and we could do nothing De-
fore them.
did YOU ever? Here is Popuiis'
.,oamher who says he told Hilemah -
his face that he had packed the commit
zoos, What did Hileman do in the race
If This charge of wrong-doing! IL II
t,,o no should have been unfrockea II
a;so,ace 1t does not seem that ne re
sented the charge This SHOWS III
donths 10 which we have sunk in on
,,h,;c life. The day will come when IN
,oon,a will wake up and kick out tn
u;,amans and the other like humbuss
and bring back an era when brains an
character controlled.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-01

Washington, -. C., March 31.-Addi-
tionaE applications for appointment to
Presidential offices urder the Treasury
Department have been flied as follows:
As Collector of Customs: j. l.. Alexan-
der, at Mobile, Ala; T.. r. Gunby, at
Tmmpa, Fla.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-01
THAT'S THE TRICK THEY WORK
ED LAST YEAR.
EKinston Free Press.l

Democrats should be on their guard
We understand that the Republicans are
bringing in negroes from the country into
the first ward In order to vote them at
the coming town election. They are max
ing a desperate effort to capture our
beautiful town. 1t would be great ca
lamity if the town passed into such ire
sponsible hands.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-01
\ MKINL.EY DIVIDEND.

New York, March 31.-The directors
of the American Tobacco Company have
declared the regular quarterly dividend
of ? per centson the preferred stock and
Il dividend of 2 per cent on the common
stock in place Of the usual quarterly 8
per cent dividend.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-01
4 RAILROAD HOSPITAL HERE
The Southern Railway Contemplating
tile Establishment OF One

The Southern Railway Con 5emplatfnG
tile Establishment of One
1t is said that the Southern Railway,
is considering the establishment of Il
railroad Hospitals here, among osher,places
along its line, Gor the treatment OF its
accident cases. Dhis hospital plan is one
that has been adopted by a number of
railroad companies in this country and
is Of much practaeal value. It is often
difficult for the oompany's surgeons to
obtain admittanoe to the CITY hospitals
on account of their crowded. condition.
II this plan Dis carried oTh, it is prob
able that instead of erecting separate
building for this purpose the Sea
board will Join in with them and build Il
joint railroad hospitaI-the Southern will
secure a ward Or section in the city hos
pital here for its special USE
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-01
THE KENTUCKY CONTEST.

Louisville, March 31.-A special to the
Evening Post from Frankfort says:
The conditions IN the struggle for Unit
ed States Senator are practically un-
changed, with the exception that DIR.
Hunters forces are slowly disintegrating
Senator Hissem, of Newport, has an
nounced that he will not again vote for
Hunter
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-01

Bushes, men have met again and en-
dorsed John Wanamaker for State Treas
.urer. But he still lacks Quay's endorse
ment and without that his ambitions
must all fail
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-01

Everybody is asking, "Who is Tower.
the. new Minister to Austria n III IN
ouirers could get peep at Mark Han-
mas campaign subscription books, they
would find that it is another Van Allen
annoiptment. Tower has his millions,
not less than ten.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-01
wINsTON-s BIG TOBACCO SALE

Winston. \. G.. March 3f.-(SpeciaD-
Winston shipped ,332,169 pounds of
manufactured tobacco this month. The
revenue collections were $T9, 96611. This
is large increase over same month
last yesr.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-01

NOTES AND COMMENTS.

Danbury, n Y. which had Republ.-
can majority of 800 is now Democratic.
The tide is turning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-01

A teacher writes to ask what the
Language was that j. C. l.. Harris used
when he went to the graded school to
whip Superintendent Howell last week.
Mr. Harris used such language, in the
presence of his own daughter and lady
teachers, so indecent that it cannot be
printed in a newspaper that goes in the
home circles.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-01

Drop a nickel in the slot and draw out
an injunction.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-01
HAD GEN. COwLEs IN NEND-

Z no
Georgia's talented poet writes poems
every day that show he understands the
political situation in North Carolina and
sympathizes with the ofice-seekers. His
poem yesterday oh Wants Dat OG-
fee correctly voiced the sentiment OF
Lee Person and the ether negroes who
were promised the places in the Colds
boro asylum.
Stanton is equally as well ADVISED ss
to the feelings of the white Republican
contingent He had doubtless read thar
Adjutant General Cowies, who is apDlE-
cant for the position of Minister 10
Greece, had an interview with the Press
dent, before breakfast, when he wrcss
the following feeling poem.
II voted for you Major;
Kept the middle of the road;
And | want to go to Athens
| Justtto finish up an ode.
| IAN ode on Greece,
Ere the war shall cease.
| And I'm certain, when they read it,
| they'll so hollerin' for pease"
r1gr aa /
III voted for your. Mayor;
II am. very sure of thisD
/ And.I want to write a poem
On the famed Acropolis.
z
- s.Some lines, on Greece, 81.
Ere the war shall cease.
And I'm certain, when they ref0st EN-
| they'll go holerin' for peace
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-01

Referring to Bishop Cheshire's efforts
30 raise an endowment for st. Mary's
School, the Hillsboro Record says: I'VE
hope Bishop Cheshire will be. successful
in raising all the money needed to endow
this worthy institution which has edu-
Gated so many Of the good women of
North Carolina and other Southern
States. The Episcopal Church has every
reason to be proud of st. Mary's.''
At the RED iestiof Nlr.lJ. c. CarteF. Of,
counsel for the Joint Ira fic Association,
the lawyers connected with the Eastern
railroads viii meet In New York city to-
morrow to confer about the decision of
the Supreme Court and agree upon some
method Of procedure in connection with
the appeal to be heard in the case against
the Joint IGrffic Association The attor-
neys of thirty three railroad lines will
take part in the conference. 1t is doubted
that the Supreme Court will be intimi-
dated by such show of force
We think it suspicious for Trinity col
lege that so profound and so vigorous a
thinker as Bishop w. w. Duncan, of
South Carolina, is to deliver before it
a series of lectures on Biblical Litera-
ture. He is a decided favorite with us,
and is very able preacher and with
the humorous and the witty combined |
with sterling common-sense and intel
lectual power. He. ought to be .popu-
lar with his Methodist people every
where for he is a--man.-Wilmingten
Messenger.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-01

TO CURE A SOLD IN ONH DAY
Take laxative Bromo Qulnine Tablets.
All druggists refund the sonsy II Il
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-01

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Entered at the postofice at Raleigh,
n. O., a. second class matter.
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nd I'm certain. when they reso@ 'em
they'll go hollerin' for peace.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-11-04
CATARRH CANNOT BE CURED

With local applications, as they can
not reach the seat Of the disease. Cat
arrh is n blood or constitutional dis
ease, and in order to cure it you must
take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts di-
rectlyon the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not n
quack medicine. 1t was prescribed by
one OF the best physicians in this coun-
try for years, and IL is a regular pre-
scription. II is composed OF the best
tonics known, combined with the best
blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect com bi-
nation Of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in
curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials,
free.
Il. j. CHENEY & CO., Props, To
ledo. o.
Sold by all druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-11-04
He HAD TUE PASSWORD.

Speaking Of the password" the
New York Herald tells a gooi one on "a
Farmers Alliance man, in the follow.
ing words:
This happened in a little town in
southern Illinois not many weeks ago.
II is a section where the Farmers Al
lance Is strong, and lolgs of that
organic ttion exists ia the town There
is only one lodge room in tho town,
and Tuesday night it is occupied by
the knights Of Pytbias, The President
Of the sub-aiiiance came TO town on
Tuesday night lie had visited the
town Alliance, and when he saw the
lights in the lolge room, concluded
that he would go over and see the
brethren. lie gave the proper knock
at the door. The wicket was raised
and an ear placed 20 IL 20 hear the pass
word. II plow, rake" whispered the
alliance nan. The ear was replaced
by an eve in turn gave place 70 a
mouth which whispered in reply, The
hi you dor and the wicket closed
bang. The farmer shortly afterward
met brother 20 whom he told his
tale Of woe. why, dad blame it,
was the sharp CONT ment OF the brother,
'thern's Knights Of Pythias, and you've
give EN- our password 'Dogged II /
havn't, was tho response; but bright
ening mp, 'durn 'em, I've got theirs. "
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-11-04

ding has been received. At the
wedding reception they may be
displayed or not. according to the
Sin of the bride. Eyery wedding
gift should be acknowledged by the
bride herself IS promptly as pos
sible.
It must always be romembcrtd
that the bridal gown should be-
made high in the neck, aud with
long sleeves. For large wcddmg
the most fashionable wedding cos
tune OF tho season Is made Of white
net over whi.o peau do soio. the net
embroidered with orange blossoms
IN silk and pearls With such IA
gown the wedding veil Is always
worn. Tho white satin wedding
gown is always in good taste. If
the bride to DO is to bo married in
her travelling gown, and in reality
1t is the costume in which she will
start on her honeymoon, then she
must be careful not to select con
splcuous costume. A tailor made
gown OF handsome material and
we'll made is appropriate for such
an occasion.
All presents sent TO the bride are
marked with her maiden name, not
her prospective husbands. They
are her own property, not her hus-
bands.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-11-04
THE ATKINSON MESS.
Specially Dedicated To That 2.2O0
Majority In Preston County.

Gov. Atkinson, of West Virginia,
is adding nothing to his reputation
for sound sense by the merciess
"roast" he is giving to tho wit
ncsscs who testified against his wife,
who was recently tried IN the erin
lnaI court on a charge of forgery.
All his talk about pardoning her if
convicted was likewise in bad taste.
All of Mrs. Atkinson's hysteucal
declaration about refusing the gov
ernor's pardon--her husbands s par
don--if convicted, was q grand
stand play. When he married her,
Gov. Atkinson did not take his
wife from "maIden meditation,
fancy free" She was no spring
chicken. If Gov. Atkinson did
not pardon her then and there, and
if sho did not accept his pardon,
the records should be corrected.
Mrs. Atkinson may not have com
mitted tho forgery as charged.
Seven Of the jurors did not think
so; the other five did think so.
But whether or not, Mrs. Atkinson
and the governor have conducted
Themselves in manner that stamps
them cross and coarse and vulgar.
They seem imbued with the ethics
Of the parvenuc and the instincts
Of the horse trader. West Virginia
is probably the only state in the
Union where Atkinson, as we know
him through the press, could be
governor. Kansas would draw the
line. Colorado would rebel. Ne
vada would adjourn and 90 to
prize fight. 1t is no credit to any
state TO have such cattle as the At
kinson's in high places, but when
they defy decency aud 1aunt their
iuhrmities before the public, they
become public nnisances, and as
such should be abated Memphis
(Ienn.) Commercial Appeal.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-11-04

Mr.. Bryan in some OF his speeches
tells the following good story at the
expense Of the Palmer and Buckner
Democrats "a man travelling on
% Missouri train said he could tell
by tho looks Of the passengers what
political party they belonged to.
This man hero, said the traveller.
'is q Republican, Yes, said the
passenger, that is my polilic3.'
THAT man over there IL Dom
ocrat.' That's correct, rospou-
dod the second passenger THAT
man 20 tho third seat 's ropulist.' p
Correct you nrc, sild tbo Pop
ulJst. And thc man down fur.lor
is Gold Standard Democrat .
No, ! ann not, promptly respon
dod The fellow, I've been sick,
thats what makes mo look Chic
way"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-11-04
a DREAs OF REST,

sat in the dusk OF the dying drv
by the foot OF the green-clad height.
And watched the glow OF the suns last
ray
Engulted by the shades OF night
Saw the shadows steal oee the valley
wide
And the rivers's darl<ening stream,
While the mountains crown, aud it's
woolel side
Grew faint in the fading CLEAN
And over my soul, as the shadows fell.
S,ttiy stole dcea,n OF rest.
Aud it seemed in my dream that all
was we'll
And that sorrow and toll were blest.
Ard prayed, oh Father, when cometh
the night
At the end of my weary day.
May wait. as calm as the WOO l-crown-
ned height,
In the glow of the suns last ray.
Nay the peace that falls on natures
breast,
When the day dies out of the sky,
Fill my soul at last with Joy and rest
When my last hour draweth nigh.-M.
;. Cornwell ia Hampshire Review.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-11-04
RULES or ETIQUETTE.
The Proper Aud Polite Way To Get
Married.
lNrom ~ New - Iournal

lew chosen friends, in either case
what not to DO aud what to do on
this all important occasion is sub
iect Of the erc ,test interest.
Here the etiquette Of weddings
is set forth FOR the benefit Of the
brides and grooms to be, and iu-
cludes numerous answers to letters
from Sunday journal readers on
che subject. There are few un-
derlying rules of etiquette which
apply equally TO both the formal
and informal wedding. For ex-
ample, under no circumstances
does tho groom pay for the we'd
ding Invitations. All tho expenses
OF the wedding are met by the
father of tue bride. The groom
pays the clcrgyman's fec, and in
addition to his gift to the bride he
may present the bridesmaids, ush-
ors and bes; mln with souvenir
Of the occ 'slon if he 80 wishes, but
these are his only expenses.
The invitations to n wedding
ceremony are sent out two weeks
before the wedding.
Announcement cards are sent to
the friends who were not invited to
the ceremony. They should be is.
sued Immediately after the wedding
The wedding invitation should
read thus;
'''''' ssssss
: MIR. and Mrs Stanley smith
: roq99i,t the pleasure Of your company (:
at tho wedding OF their daughter /:
Pauline
John Anderson Jones
'hrist Church ON Thursday October Twenty (:
tlghih Elgktcen Huudrcd aud Ninety
seven at Noon. :.
..s'ss's'''.s. ...............,
The announcement card after the
same form roads: Mr.. and Mrs.
oCnIcy Smith announce the mar
riAgo of their daughter, Pauline, to
Mr. John Anderson Jones, on
October 20, 1897, AZ Pni,a lelpIia,
Pa.
In the matter Of church weddings,
II friends are inyited TO reception
or wedding breakfast asmall card
announcing this fact is enclosed
with the invitation to The wedding
ceremony. An invitation to wed
ding breakfast must be acknow-
lelgel immediately, and the ac =
acknowledgement sent To the mother
aud father Of the BRIDE or to who.
ever invites you to the breakfast.
A, home wedding the brides
maids arc generally omitted. The
clergy stands at one end Of the
room facing the guests. The bride
enters the room on the arm Of her
father, or whoever is to give her
away. She 10 met BY the groom
and his best man when she has
reached the clergyman. The father
Of the BRIDE and the best man step
eside and tho bridal pair face the
clergyman. After tho ceremony
has been performed they turn
around aud receive the congratula-
tions Of their friends. An hour
and half is about the accustomed
time that bride should give to
her friends before leaving tho room
70 don her travelling gown.
For small home wedding the
rofreshmcnts may vary from a
punch and fancy cake 10 an ella
borate menu Of bou.lIon, oysters,
salad, game, fancy iees and wine.
Ala vodjiag brsakf4s. thc bride
cuts Che wedding cake Whether
90 small or largo wedding tho
guests should dnd on departing
small borss ~ wedding cake tied
with white r.DJ9ns, and oach guest
II she cho3ses may take box with
her.
Ata church Wedding fbo bridal
party may Ja al4fge ono if So dc.
-trU .-.....f. ...- ~ tf .r
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DR. c. r. s1LvERwooD,
D g a tbs t .
nR. j. 5. HARTLEY,
d z " TT ST.

Will visit Kingwood regularly and
do FIRST CLASS WORK. guaranteed 90
give satisfaction. Uses the famous
GRgHAH METHOD for the
PAINLESS EXTRACTION or TEETH
Due notice OF his visits will be given
tn this paper.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-11-04

In speech in Cleveland, Senator
Hanna said that the Republican lrty
will settle the currency question so as
to take it out OF politics. With a slight
change in language Mr.. Hanna is com
pletely correct. What he should have
said AMI what is the fact is that the
currency question wilt settle the Re
publican party SO as TO take it out of
politics. Virginian.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-11-04

Tho hIngFooi Argus hss boon
added 90 oar sychang lsl ltna
gery able and interesting paper and
lf evidently goHcu up 1y Lcws-
rap.. man pcnHsl9r3 Aews.
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DR. n. A. JARRETT,
DENTIST.

At Kingwood regularly four time
a year, due notice nf which visit will
appear in this paper.
~ Office in Exchange Hotel.
Permanent Headquarters, Graf
ton.