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The news & observer., 1898-03-12
WHY THE LIBRARY ISN'T OPEN.
Dr Cohb is Too Busy Writing Politics
for Republican Papers.


rho STATE Library Board-compOsed
of the Governor, the Secretary of the
state and the Superintendent of Pub
lir instruction.. mas again commenced
talking about opening the library at
night.
Why. by all means let it be done. Bet
ter late than never.
lust such Il course as that beautiful
and accomplished board has pursued III
this matter is worthy of the presnt ad-
mnistration and in keeping with its poll
CIV of doing those things it should not
do. and leaving undone those things that
it should have done.
During the winter months, when tine
evenings were long and the library $
warmth and light were grateful and
pleasant, hundreds of people would glad
ly have awaited themselves of an oppor-
tunity to spend the evening there, read
ing and studying. They asked that they
be given the opportunity. The neWspa-
ptrs joined them in the petition, pointing
out the good results to come from such
Il step.
The individual members of the board
acknowledged that the library ought to
be opened; but they didn't open it. For
the past three months it has been one
of those things just about to be done
but never done.
Now that the spring and summer arc
hcre-days and nights when one swelters
and stays indoors as little as possible,
and to escape the heat. seeks the parks
and country-it is again announced that
''the State Library is to soon be opened
at night" 1t is to be hoped that it is
now true, though few people will take
advantage of it for the next four or
five months, compared to the number
that would have spent the evenings
there during the past six months.
1t has been suggested that this though,
was the very reason why it was not
orened. The Rev. Righteous Altogether
Cobb. the librarian, might have been
troubled by visitors. Somebody might
have come i'm now and then and asked
to he allowed to see a book: the noise
made by the people might have inter
ferred with Cobb's work of writing po-
ltical editorials for the Winston Repub-
lican. Then again, some busy book-loy-
er might have brushed off some of the
dust that is accommodating on the upper
edges of the volumes as they stand I'M
used and uncared for on the shelves.
It is almost certain that somebody would
have noticed and possibly have unpleas-
antly commented ON the dirty appear
ance of the building. including halls.
stairways. windows and things general
ly. Some gray old spider who now
spins his gOssamer web wheresoeyer he
will with none to say him nay. would
certainly have been rudely disturbed
This is one theory. Another is that
the Governor was startled by the praise
and endorsements heapeG upon him by
the people of Raleigh and the State gen
orally for removing the Capital square
fence. Perhaps he feared that the open
ing of the library at night might be
equally popular. A second departure of
this kind from the unpopular policy of
the administration would certainly be I'M
pardonable.
But Mr.. Cobb must be protected from
over-work let happen what will.
The news & observer., 1898-03-12
A RAILROAD COMMISSION MAN.

''rhe Railroad Commission sillo
Judge Robert w. Winston yesterday
''has sawed me $50 in the matter %
telephone rentals within the pasL geat' =
As Benjamin Franklin would pun ~ ~,
that is per cent ON 5000. Indt - go, 10.
bad, and I'm "a Railroad ColnlhiS4io,, CliLlot;or
man. Pm also in favor OF a .Il, reuno|.o1, nor,
i'm passenger rates, if the railrO"u' can
stand it,
The news & observer., 1898-03-12

this key. for entrance INTO any ioo''''
eluner of hls employer or OF ms own.
.he mayor bound him over 10 coui -, -,
a bond of 500. Not being aDie 10 s''o
il he was sent to jan.
The news & observer., 1898-03-12

Raleigh People Who Have Secured
Seats to the Boston Festival Or
chestra.
The news & observer., 1898-03-12

We are anxious to do ncue ,ossa asa n+ar ar
this world and can think OF 10 Pv PsIl1ro- recom-
or better way to do it than Gyre gg aeeSn as q
mending One Minute Cough hnoos,,mntion 0u,u j n
preventive of pneumonia, .,,Ies that fol-
md other serious lung troI4tt& tr4t e. Heartt's
low neglected colds. heaf''
irug store.
The news & observer., 1898-03-12

Nothing emits worse odor than a fal-
len name.-Ram's Horn.
The news & observer., 1898-03-12
WHERE AND HOW TO INVEST -
With Safety, Permanence and Profit is Vital
Question,

The Mechanics and Investors Union OF
Raleigh Offer Many Advantage
For $75 you can purchase share of 6 pc
cent coupon stock, on which you receive
per cent annual dividends and at maturity
500. Or for payment of 60 cents per
month you can own share of stock worth
at maturity, in about eight years, 500.
You can, through this company, purchase
and own home, at small advance over
the amount paid for rent, and in case of
death your widow will be fully protected
againstloss OF home
GEORGE ALLEN, Sec,
~ Pullen Building, Raleigh, N. O.
JOHN Q. DREWRY, President.
b. s. IERMAN, Treasurer.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-23
GOOD AS HIS WORD.

paw, didn't you say that If ever a
school teacher whipped boy of yours
there'd be tronble?"
81 did,
well, the teacher whipped me this
afternoon and l wasn't doin nothin' but
THROWN paper wads agln' the wall"
II never fail to keep promise, my boy
There's going to be trouble. Take off
your coat."-Chicago Tribune.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-23
BLAMING IT ON THE ANIMAL.

Gambrel-Oh, I've seen worse riders
than you; but why do you jump up and
let in daylight between yourself and the
horse at every step?
Snafhe-That's all you know about it.
/ don't rise from the horse; he drops
down from me- I keep right in the same
position all the time.-Boston Transcript.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-23
copyright, 1898.
EVIDENTLY.

THAT New York clergyman evident
ly understood the laws of cause and
effect
What New York clergyman"
"The one who preached on yellow
Journalism in the morning and Hell,
in the evening. "-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-23
AND THE FEET ARE GROWING
BIGGER.

Outdoor exercise has had a tendency
to increase the size of girls feet, while
incidentally making them lWger and
stronger in every way. Girls cannot
cramp their feet in tight boots and en-
joy athletics. 1t is said by one who
knows a good deal about such matters
that at dances you don't see nearly SO
many dainty feet as you used to.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-23
TOOK THE HINT.

Just by way of a hint, you know, l
told her she looked sweet enough to
kiss"
"Well?"
"Well, she said that was the way she
intended to look"
"And So"
Precisely" -Chicago Post.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-23
THE HOMIE VIEWPOINT

Watts-It is now said the real ruler
Of China is woman.
Potts-Any married woman could
have told you that.-Indianapolis
Joural
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-23
ONE VIEW OF BRAVERY

1.-THE man 1 marry" said the Blond
Widow, must be a hero"
.'He will be-" remarked the Savage
Bachelor-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-21
saved by a Smile.
Lipplncott's.


Many years ago the late Or. Shipper OF
Philadelphia. left his house in the early
morning and was hurrying down the
street. when he noticed a singular and
Notwithstanding man, whose gaze was
fastened upon him. With instructive po-
likeness and bonhomie he smiled. raised
his hat, and passed on-when suddenly he
heard shot. Turning, he found that the
stranger had just left his home with the
insane intention OF killing the first man he
met. He was the first man: buc his abb
solute fearlessness and constitutional as
well as cultivated courtesy had put the
man of his guard. and the next passer-
by had caught the bullet intended for him.
That smile and bow had saved his life.
When the country was century
younger and the Indian was yet in the
land. gentleman upon the frontier was
hunting with friends, got separated from
them, and completely lost his way. Every
effort to retrieve his steps led him st!li
further into the wilderness. ard night
overlook him In the dense forest. Over
come with fatigue, he lay down under
tree. and slept profoundly. In the morn
ing he awoke with a starx, with that in
describahle feeling that some one was
looking at him. ana. glancing up, he saw
that he was surrounded by hostile In
dams, and that the leader OF the band, IN
war paint and feathers. was bending over
him In an amiable mood.
He took In the situation at glance
knew his immediate danger. and had no
means of averting IT. neither did he IN
ierstand a word OF their language But
he was self possessed, knew the unsver-
sal language of nature. and believed that
even under war paint and feathers "a
mans man for a that" He fixed his
clear eye upon the Indian. aud-smi.ed,
Gradually the fierceness passed away
from the eye above him. and at last an
answering smile came over the face.
Both were men-both were brothers-and
he was saved, The savage took him I'M
der his protection. brought him TO his
wfgwam, and after a few days restored
him 10 his friends. Courage. seH-com-
mand and tact had gained the day.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-21

New York Bakers Are baking Bsg
supply for the Government.
Washington Evening star.

Washington Evening Star.
''If other provisions should run short,
our army and navy viii not want for
crackers while they ara agsting the Span
iarggs said one o. fbe largest n-scuit
manufacturers IN New York. We are
now working day ard night 10 MI an or
der OF the United States government for
50 $50 boxes OF biscuits. % bs delivered
within six days AZ various military ard
naval stations along fhe Atlantic COAST
This f. the largest order we have received
since Last March. when In two days. vs.
turned oct 500 boxes, or eigas million
biscuits FOR distribution among Uncle
Sans hlaesackefs.
The biscuits contracted for rs tHe gov
srursent for the Use OF cur Ha5I0rfnen II
fs,s finest production os lts kind made
anywhere. IL 81 composed OF tina best
materials ard baked - perfection. as 81
forms a staple part os Jacks food. and
the presence ST delsteTious matter uigaf
prove disastrous 70 a vessels crew. The
biscuit IL commonly known a. pilot bread
and when properly made II wsil keep
sweet ard whotesogzse Through q year
long voyage SRI trapsc seas. ThsFe are
Fsw thsgfy M more bakeries Us ,%ew y8rk
making era eksgs ard psIat bread. and IL
3 estimated that thes@ s0ggcerns Use ~
annually cns-AA.t naiii.9a czrfs-@ os a34r
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-21

Moore only knew OF the locality OF the
ledge from what be (Giihert) had tod
him. He said that the men on the Affair
were fully armed 10 drive Moore off the
ledge If he happened 10 find It first. Gil
bert said that Capt. AooFe's attorney had
visited him after the Free Trade sailed
and warned him that any attempt 10 fol-
low would cause biocdshed.
ION April - when we were well ont nj
sea. Capt Gilbert came 20 me and said
that the whole story was fake. He said
that he had never found such a ledge. I
did not want TO be knocked overheard. so
proposed 10 cruise around up north for
five or six months and then go hack with
some ore from a ledge on Larsen bay He
wanted me 10 give my opinion as an ex-
pert that the property was very vaiua-
BILE, although Gilbert admitted that Il was
worthless. When We finally got north we
found the Free Trade I'm the hay with Il
very dissatisfied crowd or men aboard
They had had plenty Of trouble with Can't
Moore ard he had compelled them to sign
the Free Trade over 20 him. Instead OF
bitter enemies. Cant. Moore and Capt Gill
bert proved to he fast friends. They
laughed al the Wild goose chase we had In
duigsd IN at their iustiwati3n, and pro-
posed that we start prospecting or go 10
Copper river.
Il decided to leave the Altar. ard three
OF the Engiishmsn left the Free Trade
ut the same time. The Geek came with
them, the entire party escaping in a small
beat. The two schoonerg WITH their fairy
tale captains are stiil in the north. capt.
Gilbert does not propose TO bring back
the Affair 10 San Francisco unta his char
ter time Ia up"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-21

New York Sun.
\ Franco-tfernan gentleman In New
Dorp, Staten Island. hung startling,
starry banner from the highest window az
rs house The ether day in honor of Dew.
sys victory. II was French flag all be-
dlzened with stars. The natives stared NJ
IL in amazernent for some time ard few
az them objected 20 II. A debate followed.
which Is here reported In fuif.
Take that crazy thing down and put up
the right .tag"'
"GFazys There vas nothinxs crazy about
that flake. You must DO gravy"
you are not French: y0u are Dutch.
What right have you 10 that fiag?''
milne water vas French. lie tight ven
vas poy, and dat Is Why can no more
barrier fau Yraneais. Mine fife she sew
the stars on the fake 20 show that am
a citizen Of the United States"
"i}Gt she forgot TO sew on the stripe"
''Tripe, Nsf the hsii she sew ;riper'
.'Tfipe 2 la mode forever Your flag II
Ike c9gsed beef without cabbage"
''Ycu viii never be vidout cabbage 50
long yea hey your head"
take down that flag
Take the l. roadr'
come. gentlemen. move on You ars
ma king too much noise here. Chase your
seivaAt'
The flag atili files desantly without the
"ir.pe."
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-21
NORTRx ssTERN NEWS NOTES.

Whatcom is preparing for q Fourth of
July celebration.
John MeAlister. aged 20. was drowned in
the Touchet last Sunday. while rounding
up some cattle. He ATTEMPTED to ride
through the stream.
j. s, Galloway. formerly walla walla
druggist has been sentenced TO the peni-
tertiary at Butte. Mont. for forgery. Gal
ioway pleaded guilty.
Whatcom's school board decided at its
last meeting, owing TO the epidemic OF
scarlet fever. to close the schools for the
balance Of the school year.
The big steamship Wingchow. which
has been operating In the kiondike trade
Alaska. has been chartered as collier
TO run between Nanaimo and San Fran
cisco.
Passengers who started north on the old
against the owners OF the vessel for breach
OF contract. The matter was carried up
TO the United States circuit court OF ap-
peals. which awarded the passengers N.00
each.
Lieut.. d. N. Watson. Of the Inflated
Company A. Of Centralia, was in Olympia
last Monday comforting with Governor
militia company which was disbanded. It
is understood that he received no encour-
aEement.
The Aberdeen Packing Company. of Fair
haven. has decided to do away with Chi
nese labor altogether In the big Seaborg
salmon cannery. and win start in this
year by employing only white men. wo-
men. girls and boys for all ordinary work
about the cannery.
The Tacoma Ledger Ia authority for the
statement that a National Guardsman
from Waila Walla. knowing that he was
under weight and would have difficulty in
passing the examination, prior TO appear
Ing before the examining board Quaned
eight large dipperfuis of water. Placed
on the scales he had half pound to spare
and went through with flying colors.
Mother Mary Joseph. mother superior OF
the Convent OF Mercy: at Portland. died
been sister OF mercy for hfty-four years
and was born in Ireland In 1854 she was
a nurse In the Crimean war. She had
lived in Portland for two years and
had numerous friends among both Catho-
lies and Protestants on account OF her
many kind acts OF charity.
A. T. Wernitseh. an old soldier. OF Col
Monday by telling to the ground young
smart Aleck, with a sharp rap OF his
heavy walking cane. A crowd of men
were discussing the war question when
the fresh young man SAID that IL the
government had not such a gang OF d
TO take care of IL would be all right finar-
cially.'
The postoffice department has ordered
the establishment Of mail messenger serv-
zee OF four routes In Alaska. which order
goes into effect May 20. 1895. The service
will be as follows: Dyea to Skagway. 5
miles. six times week: Steamboat land
required; Sheep Camp to Dyea, IL miles,
three times a week. and to Skagway, from
Steamboat landing three-quarters OF
mile. as often as mail steamers arrive.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-21
AFTER A MOUNTAIN Of GOLD.
SAN FRANCISCO PARTY vAINLY
SEEKING ALASKA TREASURE.
Four Men, De1uded by Clever Al
venturers and n Newspaper story,
Are Now Convinced They Might

I'VE started from San Francisco on two
schooners after a mountain Of gold in
Alaska. Instead we discovered that We
had been eIeverly faxed by two adven-
turers who had made the mountain out
OF whole CLOTH
These were the words Of A. Carroll. OF
San Francisco, to a Post-In;enigencer re-
which was just In from the Copper River
country. Three Englishmen. evidently men
OF some means. stood silently by and
agreed with Carroll. They. too. had once
cherished fond hopes OF a mountain OF
gold and had seen them dashed to pieces
Tao months ago a yellow San Francisco
new spaper was fun OF the story of the
discovery OF a wonderful mountain OF gold.
Two persons were credited with the dis
eovery. Capt. Gilbert and Capt Moore.
The men posed as bitter enemies, and IL
is said cieveriy worked their scheme 10 Il:
up rival expeditions. The Story is best
told BY Carroll who Is familiar with Ar
OF the details from the start. lie said
yesterday:
Capt Moore interested a number 90
Englishmen, headed by J. Talbot Watson.
IN his pFeteEEcE goa discovery ara tslsF
purchased the schooner Free Trade. The
start was made under considerable news
paper glory. The Free Trade started north
headed presumably for Uayak bay. on ka-
diag island The Ereiishnen were tod
that five niles back from the bay there
was a mountain CT quartz so Tich taa:
gold could be seen with the naked eye
II appeared, they we're told. a yeritahse
mountain OF geld.
Then Can't tiiibert BE- gan 20 get In his
work. He claimed 20 he bitter enemy OF
Cant. Moore. and represented that 4 given
= swift schooner ne could bea; him to the
gold mountain Tie interested prominent
San Francisco liquor dealer named OTasf-
ing and Judge GoTding III TIRE scheme AID
they chartered the little schooner Altar
Cant. sGibs-t was given n salary az 3D.
a month and was 30 have an interest IN
-ha and He selected his cwa erew and
paid them good wages. DTati.ng and Ger
ding hired me a mining expert 10 9o
with tse expedition and lEyesligate t5se
mountain
the Affair sailed fog the n9ria on April
IL Capt oleess sad az tas t-a.s that
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-21
HOUSE OF COMMONS IN MoURxIxG


Address Asking the lnternent of
Gladstone IN WestmfnsteP Abbey.
LONDON. May 2o-The house Of COM
mons was crowded today and the men,
bers were generally attired in black. All
the galleries were full The house went
the queen In regard to the lnterment Of the
remains OF Mr.. Gladstone in the col
leg.ate church Of ST. Peter, at Westmin-
ster otherwise Westminster Abbey.
MIR. Balfour. the government leader. In
spite of his Illness. was able TO move the
address. He prefaced the motion with q
lengthy eulogy OF Mr.. Gladstone. speak
Ing with evident emotion.
The LIBERAL leader, Sir William Vernon
Harcourt seconded the motion. In so do
Ing the Liberal leader pad heartfelt
tribute TO the deceased statesman and Mr..
John Dillon. the Irish leader. did the same.
The address TO tn queen was then
adopted.
In the house of lords there was a full
attendance of members. The Marquis OF
Salisbury spoke feelingiy OF Mr.. Glad
stone. Mr.. Gladstone. he said. was 'ever
guided In all his efforts by lofty moral
ideal''
The Earl of Kimberly followed with a
touching tribute.
The Earl of Rosebery delivered an elo-
quent euiogy OF the statesman.
The ear has teiegraphed TO Gladsto ones
widow in English saying:
Il have just received the pain
fui news Of the decease. con-
slider IL my duty TO express my feel
ings of sincere sympathy on the occasion
OF the cruel and .rreparable bereavement
which has befailen you. as also the deep
regret which the sad event has given me-
The whole civilized world Will weep the
loss OF the great statesman whose political
~ MGR MID tall hssrx. -
full.
NICHOLAS"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-21

Episcopal ministerial conference Of the
Olympia district adjourned yesterday eve
ming. The session was intererting Pc
fore adtourning memorial resolutions were
adopted for the death OF Rev. H. r. Hick-
son. OF Sumner The following ministers
have been In attendance:
Rev. A. J. Joselyn, presiding elder; s.
8. SuliIger, Oscar A. Snsssn. Aberdeen: T..
z. Elliott. Chehzlis: Charles MeDsrnoth,
Centralsa; c. c. Pratt Elma. W. j. Jor-
dan. Castle Rock; RAJ BENJAMIN. Bas
Center: r. NJ Wheeler. Hoasiam: E. O.
Harris, Oakyiiie. A. Anderson, Little
Rock; L. j. covington, Shelton: W. E.
Stearns. Rainier; william McMasters.
Grays River: q. I. Taylor, Pe-EH. z. Hep
klns, Tumwater. II. L. Cunningham
Vance; Edward H Ladd Nontesano: e.
c. Parker. Wiilapa. o. w. Meatzer. Oiym-
psa.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-21
REBELLION IN SAMOA.
Another Outbreak. hut Tamasese
Has Taken No Part Yet.

VICTORIA. Y. c, MAY @.-I-atest ad-
vices from the South Seas state that al a
great meeting at the rebel seat Of govern
nsent In Samoa. the rehe1 party hoisied 81
new flag. with one stripe between Two
red stripes II Is said that the hosting
OF the flag was merely a device TO give
the now dormant rebel party renewed
life Tanaassse, the rebel head or king
does no. seem 10 have Joined in any way
In the demonstration. nor had he signed
the notice sent TO the consals Of the host
ing of the flag
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-21
NORTHERN PACIFIC SETTLES.
VIII Fay Lewis County xsS,W0o In
Full for All Taxes.

Special Dispatch TO the Poss-fnteiiseHcer
CHEHALIS. Nav @.-The county COM
missionefs today agreed TO accept As,ea
In full for all taxes due Lewis county from
the Northern Pacific Railroad Company.
including those OF 1897. According TO the
records the company owed near-y ssitso-
The taxes OF 1891 had been in litigation.
until decision against the county was
given by Judge Hantord recently.
At its last meeting the board hired
counsel TO prosecute the county's claims.
and the settlement today was made on
their advice 1t is considered good one
for the county.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-21
Nearly Ready for the Cnbie.

Special Dispatch 10 The Post-fnteIligsrcs
PORT ANGELES MAY 2o.-The West
ern Union Telegraph Company has fin
!shed the work of constructing iis land
lines 10 and beyond this city The men
employed 20 do the work are row putting
up the lire on the British Columbia side
OF the straits. ahou: eleven miles in al.
When this IS completed The cable will be-
laid connecting the two shores The entire
work Will he completed IN TWO or three
a ke
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-21

VICTORIA. b. c.. Mag A-News comes
from New Zealand OF an outbreak OF
Maoris near Ohoewai- The authorities en-
deavored to make the Maoris pay a tax
on each OF the large number OF dogs they
have around the villages. whereupon the
natives went upon the waspath and burned
many bungalows Of the white residents in
the vicinity. besides roughly using the oc-
cupants. 1t is understood that no lives
were taken Her majesty's river gunboas
Torch has been dispatched to the scene TO
put down the outbreak.