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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-16
"IT WAS NOT MY FAULT"
Fayetteville Observer

Fayetteville. \. c.. Oct. 12.-Mr. Edi-
tor: | wish to state through your
valuable columns that though l was
chairman of John McDuffie's Popuilst
convention last Saturday, l am Demo
crat and have always been one. Ihls
lay sound strange; queer, even to myself.
| heard there was n PoDullst CON
vention to be held in the court room
Saturday at noon, and happening to he
in the court house went up to see the
fun Mr.. McDuffie asked me to be seat
ed, which | thought very kind of him,
and before l could catch my breath.
proposed me for chairman, and | was
unanimously elected. This stunned me
almost into insensibility. and | remained
throughout the convention a bewildered
though much amused chairman.
Yours for Democracy and White SUI
premacy,
w. w. CRUMPLER.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-16
THE DEFINITION STANDS

Before the white men redeemed the
State in 1876. the class of men who
helped the negro to lord it owe: their
white brethren were known as scala
wags."
Since the negroes and their allies have
returned to power, the scalawag has
again become a prominent factor in our
political life, and it becomes interesting
to have definition Of scalawag. The
venerable DIR. William Gloss was called
as witness in Greasy Sam Watts court
on one occasion. In his testimony he
had occasion to use the term ''scalawag,'
when he was interrupted by Watts, who
asked him TO give definition of a
scalawag. The venerable divine said:
"A 'scalawag' is a native born South
ern white man who says that a negro
is as good as he is, and tells the truth
when he says so"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-16
HOW INTEGERS IN OFFICE" ARE TO BE
SECURED.

In his speech to the negroes in Raleigh,
John C. Dancy said he would not sup
port any man for office who refused to
vote for negroes, and he also declared
that ''the Populists are standing by us.
In recent public speesh, Abe Middle
ton said:
I'VE don't want any more negroes III
office right now, cause we want TO STOP
this Democratic cry of niger and get
the white Populists to vote with us one
more time and carry the next Leglsia-
ture; then we'll have all the niggers in
Office we wants for all the time. just
see il we DON'T
Both these negroes are members of the
Republican State executive committee,
and are the leaders of their party. They
go into the negro meetings and assure
the negroes that the Populists will stand
by them, and advise the negroes Ito get
the white Populists to vote with us one
more time and carry the legislature;
then We'll have ALL THE 'NIGGERS'
IN OFFICE WE WANTS FOR ALL
THE TINE"
Is anybody surprised that hundreds OF
Populists are refusing to vote to carry
out this program?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-16
THE WEST HEARS THE EAST "A.CALLING'

The good people of Eastern North
Carolina, while they ere calling on their
brethren to help rid chem of negro rule,
are doing all in their power to remove
the yoke The East is on fire Men,
women and children are aroused as
never since 1876. They will make great
gains and they call out to the West,
Come over and help us" II the people
of the West understand the situation
and the dire straits in which the Eastern
counties are placed. they will come to
the rescue of their brethren. AMI the
line from Kipling's 'Mandalay' will be
appropriate:
IF you've card the East a-callin, you
won't never 'eed nOught else"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-16

Get Strength, Vigor, Clear Complexion
Medicine, But in Natures Own Way.
Any honest physician will tell you that
there is but one way to get increased
flesh; all the patent medicines and cod
liver oils to the contrary notwithstlnd-
ing.
Nature has but one way to increase
lesh strength and yigor mind and body,
and that is through the stomach. 10y
wholesome food, well digested. There is
no reason or common sense in any other
method whatever.
People are thin, run down, nervous
pale, and slaky in their nerves simply
because their stomachs are weak.
They may not think they have dyspep
STA, but the fact remains that they dc
not eat enough food, or what they eat Is
not quickly and properly digested, rs II
should be.
DIR. Harlandson says the reason is be
cause the stomach lacks certain diges
tive acids and peptones, and is deficient
in secretion of gastric juice.
Natures remedy in such cases is tc
supply what the weak stomach lacks
There are several good preparations
which will do this, but none 50 readily
as Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. which
are designed especially for all stomach
troubles, and which cure all digestive
weakness on the common sense plan OF
furnishing the digestive principle which
the stomach lacks.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets give per
feet digestion. First effect is 70 increase
the appetite and increased vlgo" acdeo
flesh, pure blood and strength of nerve
and muscle is the perfect natural result
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the
safest tonic known and will cure any
form of stomach trouble except canoe
of the stomach May be found at drug
gists at 80 cents for full sized package
or direct by mail from Stuart O., Mar
| shall Mich.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-16
THE KIND OF CATTLE RADICAL
ISM GIVES.
elizabeth City Economist.)
w. w. CRUMPLER.

The nomination for county commission
ers by the Republican party i'll conven-
ton last week, the most important and
responsible office in the county, is an
abomination and stencil to the decency
of the county. Of the three men noml-
mated, one is n niger, Winslow, one is 4
young white man % years old. without
experience and without character and the
third n new man here, and the trio are
Il set of putty boobies that would do
the order of Jack and put money in
his pocket and the county might whistle.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-16
A PROMINENT MEMPHIAN
WRITES.

DR.. II. Motley, Atlanta: Having been
n great sufferer for three years from
Indigestion, and been treated by many
physicians. who failed to give me any
relief, and continuing to grow worse
my brother advised me to try DR.. MOI
ley's Lemon Elixir, which remedy he
had used for several years. l com
menced its use, and must say that your
Lemon Elixir is the greatest medicine
on earth. l have never suffered day
since ! commenced using Lemon Elixir.
Thanking my brother for his advice and
YOU for Lemon Elixir. am forever your
friend, Il. L. ROCCO,
206 fernando St. Memphis,
Refer any one in Memphis to me.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-16
HE HUSTLED UP.
(Wnkesboro Chronicle.)

A prominent Republican in this county
is not satisfied nor pleased with some of
the nominees put out by the revenue
ring. and he has been speaking out about
il. Last week the boss revenue threat
ened to prosecute him for retailing if he
didn't hush mp and support the ticket
What they can't buy they VIII try to in
timdate.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-16
D3GEAF DOG.

In recent speech in the sixth district.
Q. Ii. Dockery, ST.. declared that Dan
Russell has made one Of the best Gov
errors the State ever had" In 1896,
Russell declared that Dockery was a dc
sertcr and traitor, humbug, n fool, q
iretender, a rascal, Il liar, a hulk. q
mouthy, maudlin imbecile, dead beat,
an offce-seeker. blatherskite, and re-
taller of nasty jokes
Early in 1898, the Governor virtually
declared that o. III. Dockery, Jr., wa;
not worthy Of belief. and yet III August
1898. the young Dockery said: II en-
dorse the State administration from bot
;om to top
Will honest and decent people vote fol
party led by such men?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-16
M0ZLEYS LEMON ELIXIR.
A Pleasant Lemon Drink. Regulates the Liver,
Stomach, Bowels and Kidneys.

For biliousness, constipation and ma
laria.
For Indigestion, sick and nervous
headache.
For sleeplessness, nervousness ana
heart failure
For fever, chills, debility and kidney
diseases, take Lemon Elixir
Ladies, for natural and thorough or
ganic regulation, take Lemon EllXlr'
SOC. and 81 bottles at druggists
Prepared only by DR.. II. Motley, AL
lanta, Ga.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-16

The time has come when men with
hearts and brains
Must rise and take the misdirected reins
Or government, too long left in the
hands
Of tricksters and of thieves. He who
stands
And sees the mighty vehicle of State
Hauled through the mire to some ig-
noble fate,
And makes not such bold protest as he
can,
Is no American.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-16
A PROMINENT MINISTER
WRITES:

After ten years Of great suffering
from Indigestion, with great nervous
prostration, biliousness, disordered kid
ncys and constipation, | have been
cured by DIR. Mozley's Lemon Elixir,
and am now n well man.
REV. c. G. DAVIS.
Elder NJ Il. Church South,
No. 2S Tatnall ST., Atlanta, Ga.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-16

In Randolph county the Fusionists
found negro who certified that he was
road oyerseer and that white men work
ed under him. 1t was correct, but the
negro was appointed by a white Re
publican When you go TO the bottom
of all these affidavits, the explanation
is on all fOurs with the above.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-16
A CARD.

This is to certify that I used DR..
Mozley's Lemon Elixir for neuralgia OF
the head and eyes with the most mark
ed benefit to my general health. | would
gladly have paid $500 for the relief il
has given me ut a cost of two or three
dollars.
II. A. BEALL,
Clerk Superior Court, Randolph Co., Ga
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-16
NOTED JOURNALIST CURED
AND TESTIEIES.

/ was afflicted for three years with
rheumatism of the ankle and joints to
such an extent that locomotion was diff
cult and / suffered great pain. | was in
duced to try bottle of b. b. B., and
before | had completed the second bot
tie | experienced relief, and four bottles
effected an entire cure. Six months have
passed since the swelling and pain dis
appeared, and | will state that +. Il. b.
has effected permanent cure, for which
am very grateful.
w. G.. WILDLY, Atlanta, Ga.
For sale by druggists. Address for
book, Blood Balm Co., Atlanta. Georgia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-16
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES.

FOR JUDGES SUPERIOR COURT.
First District-George FL. Brown, Jr.
of Beaufort.
Second District-Henry r. Bryan, OF
Craven.
Fifth District-Thomas j. Shaw, OF
Guilford.
Sixth District-Oliver 81. Allen, OF
Lenoir.
Seventh District-Thomas A. McNeill
of Robson.
Eleventh District-W. A. Hoke, OF
Lincoln.
Twelfth Judicial District: Fred A.
Moore, of Buncombe.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-16

After eminent physicians and all other
known remedies fail, Botanic Blood
Balm Oh. b. b. will quickly cure. Thou
sands of testimonials attest this fact. No
case of Rheumatism can stand before its
magic healing power. Send for book of
particulars, free. 1t contains evidence
that will convince you that i. b. 3. is
the best cure for all Blood and Skin
diseases ever discovered. Beware of sub
stitutes said to be Just as good" $i.Oo
per large bottle.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-16

He finished by GUESSING out the News
and Observer" This is the report OF
nearly every speaking where Fusion ora
tors hold forth. They fear the News
and Observer like criminals dread the
light, and for the same reason, because
their deeds are evil.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-16

One T. W. Munford has written a re-
ply to the proofs against the fitness of
the negro politician and banker, Isaac IL.
Smith, to represent Craven in the legisla-
ture. 1t is the funniest document of the
campaign, the funniest paragraph being
this:
1T is stated upon good authority that a
Democrat of Newbern, less than -four
months ago, walked into Prof. Smiths
Loan and Discount House and offered
him 81. 600 cash for one-tenth of his bust
ness brain. If any other colored man
ever had such an offer it is nor known
The next supplement" the Fusionists
issue will probably contain a charge that
all the Democrats in the east are trying
to buy ''one-tenth of Isaac Smiths bust
ness BRAIN That would be in keeping
with the other canards in their publica'
tons.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-10-16
THE tfa0NEST ELECTION" CRY Is hYr0.
CRITICAL.

There isn't a man of ordinary serSe
Of the Fusion office-holders lest the ig-
norant should be deprived of the right
to vote is dishonest We have printed
extracts from the Caucasian and Pro-
gressive Farmer exposing the hypocrisy.
In 1896, when some sO-called Populists
were advocating fusion with the Repub-
Home, Populist organ, rebuked the
hypocrites by saying:
And our pathetic brother gets elo-
quent as he pleads for honest elections.
Wei now we have recently learned Il
lesson in the honest methods God save
the markD of the Republicans of this
State At their recent county, district
and State conventions their honest
methods were the prominent features Of
their conventions. You can call them
honest methods if you like, but CON
sentative men say that such corruption.
bribery and theft was never before seeIa
in the conventions of any party ID this
State Delegates. is is said, would get
a bid from one candidate for their votes
and then go to another candidate FOR a
better bid These methods were main
feature of the State convention which
finally stole the nomination for Governor
from Col. o. I'll. Dockery, who would
have been nominated on first ballot had
he not been cheated out of it. And now
here comes our former Alliance presi-
dent. James NJ. Mewborne who sheds
great Republicans tears as he pleads
with the people to unite with this mob fc
secure honest elections
Although pie-hunters may eat then
own words to get an office the rank and
file will not unite with that mob which
was guilty Of such corruption, bribery
and theft las was never before
seem
The present election law not only LEI
10000 unqualified negroes vote last year
but was devised for the purpose of let
ting the political bosses control the vote
of the people, and to do little cheating
on their own account" as the Caucasian
happily puts it.
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GET FLESH.

Get Strength, Vigor, Clear Compl" zion
and Good Digestion, Not by fatcnt
Medicine, But in Natures Own Way.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-19
The Wisconsin Dairymen.

The Wisconsin Dairymen's associa-
ton will hold its twenty sixth annual
convention in Manitowoc, commencing
Wednesday, February 10, at 1890 A.
NJ, and continuing three days. We
are indebted to the president of the
association for copy of the program
for the forthcoming convention, and
notice that such men as Prof. j. w.
Robertson commissioner of dairying
and agriculture for the Dominion of
Canada; Prof. Hacker, of the Mime
sofa Dairy school; Ex-Gov. Hoard,
Drs. Babcock and Russell and j. II.
Monrad are slated for papers and ad-
dresses. There are, also, to be papers
by men who stand by the cheese vat
and the churn day after day, and by
others who raise and feed COWS.
The regular and special premiums
amount to over 5000, and these, with
the unusually interesting program, in
which these problems are given
special prominence, ought to insure a
large gathering of dairymen and a
display of butter and cheese common
surate with the magnitude of Wiscon-
sins dairy industry.
Copies Of the program and any fur
ther information desired may be OBJ
tanned by addressing G. w. Burchard,
president (and acting secretary, Fort
Atkinson.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-19
1t Does Sound Fishy.

A man who resides on the East side
relates an incident which may be true,
but it sounds fshy. His boy caught a
large sucker couple of years ago. and
since that time he has been experiment.
ing with his inny pet somewhat. The
fish, says the Punxsutawney Spirit, has
been kept out Oh the water so much that
it generally became accustomed TO it,
and frequently Topped out of the wa
ter itself and followed the boy around.
Finally the boy placed it in a pen and
gradually reduced it's bathing periods
until it became acclimatized, abandon
ing entirely it's native element. 1t
would follow the boy around like dog,
and one day he started over to town
across the swinging bridge with the
pet fish Topping along after him. But
alas for boyish hopes The fish made
a slight miscue and Topped overheard
into the creek and drowned before the
boy could rescue him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-19
SREASlNG THE ELEPHANTS,
Rhinoceros, Too, Coated Twice a Year
with NeatsfOot Oil.

with NeatsfOot Oil.
Twice year the elephants and the
rhinoceros in the Central park menag-
erie get coating of neatsfoot oil, which
Is thoroughly rubbed in with the palm
pr the hand, says the New York Sun.
The oiling and the manipulation cleanse
the skin, remove the dead skin and open
the pores, freshen the animals up and
improve their health, and they seem
to like the process. The oiling is done
only in the spring and summer; if done
in winter the animals would likely take
cold from it. The rhinoceros at the
park is in good condition and lively and
rather frisky for SO big brute. Some
times it steps about with a step that
is very much like dancing step and
likely to surprise one who sees 1t for
the first time and has been accustomed
to regard the rhinoceros as an ami
NAL always slow and numbering In it's
movements. When the rhinoceros' cage
keeper first attracts the great creature
to one side with a tempting mess. of
food. Then he slips moose OF rope
over the animals horn and settles 1t
down around the neck and makes the
other end fast around a bar or two Of
the elephants cage adjoining. This is
done to keep the rhinoceros from pitch
ing into the keeper if lit should take a
notion. The same precaution is taken
when the rhinoceros is oiled. The ele-
plants, however, kneel at the word Of
command. 1t is not necessary to plant
a ladder against them in order to reach
the upper part of their sides in rubbing
IN fine oil
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-19
Are
You
Reading
A Chicag00
Newspaper :

Every self-supported and self-respect-
ed head of a family in this section ought
10 take at least two newspapers-his own
home paper and the Chicago Journal.
We give the preference to the local
paper, because that is the one that comes
nearer home to the man, and in which
he should have a direct personal and
friendly interest.
Newspapers cost so little nowadays,
however, that it entails no heavy burden
on anyone able to rear his family decently
to enable him to take both his local paper
and The Journal. In no other way is it
possible to get so much of pleasure and
profit at so little expenditure of money
The Chicago Journal is the leading
newspaper published in the West, indie
pendent in politics, and at all times ana
under all conditions advocating what it
believes to be right and just 20 all men.
The Journal is easily the popular
paper Of this section. 1t contains every
day the Latest Reliable News, the Bri CHIT
est Editorial, the Cleverest Special Ar
ticles and the wittiest Cartoons of any
paper printed in the English language
Ask your agent in your town for a
sample copy, or send direct to the office
Of publication
CHICAGO JOURNAL,
Circulation Department, Chicago, Ill
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-19
Students of the Subject Claim Much
Merit in the Theory

It is a pretty hard thing to conceal
ones true character nowadays. A new
fad is hair reading, and this is said to
give us away in an unpleasantly ac-
curate manner. The new science is not
fully developed yet, but it's devotees
have already discovered many interest
ing facts and are constantly searching
for more, says an exchange.
Fine hair is said to denote gentle
birth, and the amount of care the hair
shows will determine the mode of life.
1t is also claimed that the closer the
ends of the hair cling together, that is,
naturally, without artificial force, the
greater is the intellectually the owner
possesses. A tendency TO curl denotes
inherent grace and poetic nature
Straight hair is the sign Of firm, posi-
tive and practical disposition. Such
bad qualities as treachery and jealousy
are generally found in people with
black, lusterless hair. The lighter the
hair the more sensitive and "touchy"
the owner generally is. Brown hair
must be a very desirable thing to pos
sess, for the hair readers say it is al
ways found on people having in high
degree common sense, good judgment
and reason. Red hair is sign of hon
esty and also of cleverness. Nothing
whatever is said about freaks of tenn
per as an accompaniment to red hair. 1t
may therefore be safe to conclude that
another popular idea has been dissolved
by the searchlight of science and in
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-19
MAILS CLOSE.

Nails close at the postoffice close as TO
aOws:
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WATERFOWL and Madison-*8 so A M: Sc: Or p M
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-01-19
PROVERBS AGAINST WOMEN.
The Feminine Sex Arouaes Satire Dur
ing All Ages,

II
ing All Ages.
A proverb is defined by the learned
DR.. Ray as San instructive sentence or
comment and pithy saying in which
more is generally designed than ex-
pressed, famous for it's popularity and
elegance, and therefore adopted by the
learned as well as the vulgar, by which
it's distinguished authority" says the
Philadelphia Press. A large ma ority
Of proverbs are of a satirical character
and are leveled against women. We
find, curiously enough, that the sever
est reflections upon the feminine sex
emanate from those nations which have
the reputation Of being particularly gal
liant, notably the Spanish, Portuguese
and italian. Widows are invariably
made the butt of ridicule. wives are dis
missed with scant courtesy and maid
ems are treated by proverb makers as
though they were WORTHY Of constant
suspicion only
"a spaniel, woman and a walnut tree
The more they're beaten the better still
they'll be-
"He that marries a widow and three
children marries four thieves.
''He that loseth his wife and
farthing hath a great loss of his far
thing"
GA dead wife is the best goods in a
mans house."
wedding and wintering lame both
man and BEAST
"It is good to marry Ia tie or never"