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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10
THE BAPTIST CONVENTION.

As our correspondent points out the
meeting of the Baptist State Convention
in Greenville this year brings out a
contrast in which, every member of
contrast between a small beginning and
a truly great accomplishment. The
years between 1880, the year in which
the first State Convention met at Green
vile, and 1898, when the convention is
in session there again, have been years
of marvellous growth in the power and
membership of the Baptist denomination.
At this the members Of all denomina-
tons will rejoice with the Baptists.
Within the period mentioned there has
been not only great numerical in,
crease in the Baptist church, but its
literary, educational and charitable in
situations have been founded and built
up to their present high state of useful
ness and efficiency. Wake Forest Col
lege, that is doing such excellent work
for the higher education of Baptist
young men, number of preparatory
schools throughout the State, the Or
phanage at Thomasville, the Biblical
Recorder and other papers of the demon
ination within the State, have all been
the work of the church since the State
convention was organized. The Bap-
fist Female University here, now well
on toward, completion, should not be
omitted from a summary of the outward
evidences the denomination has given of
the faith that is in it.
If a sense of elation pervades the
convention at Greenville when it surveys
the work of its hands since it first be
came an organization, none, certainly.
will feel that it is not permissible, ana
that body may well find in its past in
spiration to even greater achievement
hereafter.
One of the most encouraging signs Of
the times is that, not only the Baptists,
but all churches are alert to meet the
increasing opportunities that each GEAR
brings them.
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Additional Testimony as to
the Merits of
Mrs. Joe Persons
RENE dy.
CURED THE CHILD.

About fifteen months ago some blood
impurity showed itself on my child, in
forms of sores ON her arms and body. 1t
finally settled into very large sore on
the leg. 1t covered the whole front OF
the leg, and was deep. l kept her under
medical treatment for more than a year,
but it failed to do her any good.
then thought there is one medicine that
will cure her, and | shall try it. SO
| bought four bottles of Mrs. Joe FER
sons Remedy. When she had taken a
bottle and n half the change was seen.
The old sores would ia. off and new
ones form, and it continued to do this
until she took the four bottles, and
then her leg was perfectly well and only
a scar is left to mark the trouble. 1t is
the most wonderful blood medicine !
- had in my house. l recommend it
to everybody come in contact with.
Those that need any medicine / cannot
speak strong enough for it. 1t is a Won
derful medicine.
MRS. ANNIE MYRTCK.
Greensboro, n. c., Nov. 5, 1898.
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STATE NEWS.

Gen. Il. Il. Vance is seriously i'll at his
home in Asheyille.
The Charlotte Observer says that Mr.
w. X. Yates, a member of the Charlotte
bar, will abandon the law to study for
the ministry of the Methodist church.
He is a son of Rev. Il. \. Yates, ID. ID.
Hon. VIM. NJ. Little, consul at Te-
gucigalpa, Honduras, Central America,
has returned to Charlotte. He will be
succeeded by a Republican. Mr.. Little
was one of the best men in the consular
service and made a good reputation.
The new board of county commission
crs of Buncombe county have repudiated
the action of the former beard seeking
to set aside the $4,000 of railroad bonds
The Supreme court has decided that the
bonds are invalid. The case will go to
the Supreme court of the United States.
The Cumberland Mills property OF
Fayetteville, has been sold under de-
cree of foreclosure of the Circuit court
by Col. John w. Hinsdale. The prop
crty was bid in for $4,000 by the
Eastern Building and Loan Association
Of Syracuse, n. Y. The property is one
of the finest water powers in the State.
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WHAT OILERS SAY.
A VICIOUS CIRCLE.
Springfield Republican.

Springfield Republican.
The attack of Senator Hoar in the Sen
ate yesterday upon the Presidents habi;
of choosing Senators for such commits
sions as the Hawaiian and peace cyn-
missions was at least significant of a
growing independence of Presidential
influence by our senior Senator. Mr..
Hoar is rapidly developing critical
spirit toward the President, and that is
good thing, in view of the general
tendency in some parts OF the country
to regard the executive rs an ali wise
man, who can do no wrong. As for
the criticism made by Mr.. Hoar, there
is force in it. Take the Senators now
at Paris as peace ENJOYS; when they re-
turn they must pass on their diplomatic
work in their separate capacity of S.na-
tors. The result is that every Senator
will defend his own work as diplomat,
and thus vicious circle i established,
no matter what the Legality CT i may
no
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TAXATION FOR SCHOOLS.

Patron and Cleaner.
We see that some of the papers are
advocating an increase of taxes for the
support of the public schools. The gen
eral tax levy for that purpose is about
as large as our people will stand. The
best way now to secure more money foi
the schools is by local taxation, and
that should not be forced on people
not wanting it. Local taxation will dc
for some communities, but not for others
There must be great revival of interest
in the schools before local taxation car
become general. a large per cent. of the
children in the country do, not attend the
schools already provided for. We ear
wisely exert our energies in inducing
parents to send their children to schoo
the four months we are now taxed te
support.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10
THE MOCKINGBIRD.

De mockin'bird done fol- his wing
En- hide away fun snow;
70 amt a-gwine ter heah him sing:
De weather freez him so!
He say: "I'll keep my music
Ontell de roses grow;
| fol- my wing: / des won't sing
'Twell sunshine clear de snow.
my chillun, dey done fewed away
Though / been love 'em so;
Dey gone ter whar de springtime stay,
En- lef' me in de snow!
"En so, I'll keep my music
while all de billiards. blow;
y,u amt a-gwine ter heah me sing
In dis heah sleet en- snow!
: Il. L. STANTON.
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HIS MOTHERS WAY.

When he in his cradle sleepin',
Wild dat purity smile er his,
His nanny come a-creepin'
En- wake him wild kiss.
En- den it's Go ter sleepy,
Sweetheart, fer mammy's sake"
But, amt a bit 'er use in it;
She kiss him right awake!
She allus dar a-peepin'
En- talkin' out lax dis;
'He look SO purity sleepin'
'blige ter steal kiss"
En- den it's go ter sleepy,
Sweetheart. fer mammy's sake!'
But, ait bit er use in it
She kiss him right awake!
+. l.. STANTON
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10

Pains in the chest when a person has
n cold Indicate tendency toward pneu-
monia. A piece of flannel dampened
with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and
bound on to the chest over, the seat of
pain will promptly relieve the pain and
prevent the threatened attack of pneu-
monia. This same treatment will cure
n lame back in few hours. Sold by j.
Hal Bobbitt. Henry T. Hicks and North
Side Drug Store.
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To bOrFOW8 S
a. d Investors
THE MECHANICS AND INVEST
ORS' Union

Returns to its members all payments
made by them, together with profit of
so per cent. free of tax. 1t sells full pail
6 per cent. annual dividend coupon stock,
secured by mortgages on real estate,
with handsome profit at maturity. Taxes
all paid by the Union. This is the best
investment on the market.
The Union makes advances to members
with which to build, or to buy homes,
on new plan. the most favorable ever
offered. Stock sold and loans made IN
any portion of the State. The Union nae
ample surplus to guarantee all promises
Liberal terms to agents. Apply to
GEORGE ALLEN,
Secretary, Raleigh, n. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10
VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob life
of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve, cures
them, also Old, Running and Fever
Sores. Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns,
Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Scalds,
Chapped Hands, Chilblains Best Pile
cure on earth. Drives out Pains and
Aches. Only % cents box. Cure
guaranteed. Sold by all Druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10
SOUTHERN ATTITUDE JUSTIFIED.


In the midst Of discussion of mere IN
cidents of the race problem the fact
should not be obscured that the attitude
of the South, practically the same now
rs for 80 years past, is coming to be the
attitude of the whole country. That at
titude is simply that the white man will
not permit the negro to rule. He will
not yield TO him even a proportionate
share of the government of those States
populated by both races.
This attitude the South has kept con-
sisteptly, and all attempts to force her
from it have signally failed. She has
the satisfaction Of knowing that the
attitude of the Republican national adj
ministration toward, not only the negro
of Porto Rico, but other inferior races
is identical with the one she assumed
toward the Southern negro Immediately
after reconstruction.
Nor is it in the policy of the Republ-
can administration alone that the South
ern view of the race question finds justi-
fication. Northern people are coming 70
see it in the same light. The cry of the
Oppressed negro" is no longer one 10
conjurc with among enlightened citizens
North of the Potomac. Instead OF pro-
voking indignation it provokes yawns
A larger experience with the ne
gro himself and better understanding
Of the Southern people have worked
wondrous changes in the northern point
of view.
Any and all attempts to inject the
race Issue into national politics are,
therefore predoomed to failure. There
is an appreciable element at the North
that is always responsive TO the lurid
tales OF the Southern negro-heeling
demago but the element yearly
counts for less in Republican councils.
If partisan legislation, aimed at the
South, gets through Congress, whatever
it may pretend to be, it will have some
source of inspiration other than desire
to give the negro his so-called rights"
Mr. McKinley's administration cannot
favor one policy in the Philippines and
another in the South without palpable
and ridiculous inconsistency. The only
grounds on which the American right
to rule in Porto Rico, Cuba and the
Philippines rests are the grounds on
which the Southern whites base their
right to rule the negro-the absolute
unfitness of the subject to govern.
1t is exceedingly significant that the
vast majority of Northern people who
object to American retention of the
Philippines base their objection on quite
other grounds than a lack of our right
to rule the Filipinos, with or without
their consent. When this argument is
urged at all is altogether secondary in
emphasis to the danger and expense we
incur in undertaking colonial policy.
The whole country has come to under.
stand that the deliberate judgment of
Southern white men, ripened by 30 years
of experience with the negro, and by
careful and conscientious study of the
conditions under which the races dwell
together is quite as likely to be right as
pair of amendments to the Constitu-
ents jammed through amid the Turmoil
and hatred consequent to bloody civi
war.
The Northern public understands tina
the negro martyr of these days is gen
orally self-made, and that industry will
accordingly. continue to suffer a decline
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10
LADY SUICIDE.
Drowned Herself in the French Broad
Near AsheviIle.
Salisbury Sum

Salisbury SUM-
Parties coming down the Western
road tell of the suicide of Miss Willis
near Asheville. Tuesday afternoon. Miss
Willis was about 30 years old and the
daughter of DR.. Willis, founder of the
Church of the Redeemer near Ashe-
vile.
Tuesday Miss Willis went horse-back
riding, but did not return home at night
Yesterday morning her horse was found
pitched near the French Broad river
and footprints led to the river The
woman's body was found in the river
The coroners jury's verdict was that
Miss Willis had committed suicide in q
moment of mental depression.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10

Constipation prevents the body from
Kidding itself of waste matter. DE
Wits Little Early Risers will remove
the trouble and cure Sick Headache,
Biliousness, Inactive Liver and clear the
Complexion. Small, sugar coated, don't
grire or cause nausea. ]. Hal BObbitt
and Henry Il. Hicks.
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THE STATE PROUD OF HIM.

Patron and Cleaner.
General Ransom is farmer of whom
the county and State ought to feel
proud. While other men of wealth in
vest their money in stocks, bonds and
foreign corporations, General Ransom
invests his income in North Carolina
farm lands thereby using his means to
build up the agricultural interest of the
State. He adds to his tax bill every
year, paying his full share of the ex-
penses of government, as the farmer
never escapes taxation.
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LARGEST AND BEST.

Statesyille Mascot.
The Raleigh News and Observer will
soon enlarge to seven-column. eight
page paper. It's growing advertising pa
tronage makes this enlargement neces-
sary 1t will then be the largest, as well
as the best of our North Carolina papers.
and will continue to be a honor to the
State and the leader Of the best thought
of the Democratic party. We rejoice at
this evidence of it's growing popularity.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10

1t is thought that enough Senators
can secure a stay of proceedings in tht
criminals courts of their various States
to make up quorum ON important mat
tiers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10

DIR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP HAS
saved many a life. 1t can always be re-
lied on to cure the dangerous Group and
whooping cough. 1t gives immediate re-
lief and should be kept in every home.
1t only costs 25c. a bottle
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10

The christian Scientists" are coming
in for a good deal of attention from tn
public in this country and England
through the death of parties subjected to
their quackery. The Indictment of the
parties responsible for the death of Har
old Frederick, the novelist, has been dis
missed from an English court, on the
ground that they did what they thought
\ best under the circumstances. which
in that particular case consisted of read
ing book, while Mr.. Frederick was dy
pc. If the same course is pursued by the
american courts the christian Scien-
tist'' method of exit may become quite
popular in this humbug-loving country.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10

With the flour trust putting up the
price of bread, and the coal trust put
ting up the price of coal, a good deal
of humanity" will be required for home
consumption this winter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10

Every time anything is said about
creating the title of high admiral, Gen
eral Miles remembers that the army is
still without a lieutenant general.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10

France might make a mistake in not
settling the Dreyfus matter before under
taking to make the United States pay
those Cuban bonds.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10

The Kaiser's me too" to the Cars
peace proposal was uttered in voice
that indicates that the war lord has his
doubts.
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Japan is reported to have offered two
hundred million dollars for the Philip
pines If this be true the Yankees
reputation for taking in all the good
bargains that come his way should
make haste to increase itself.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10

The women are to take up the fight
against seating Congressman Roberts
Of Utah. Mr. Roberts will have to
choose between two wives and one seat
in Congress.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10

Georgia is having nearly as much
trouble with the yaller log and razor
back hog as we recently had with ami
mails of much the same genius.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10

Chicago's threat to lynch all aldermen
who vote for the so year street car
franchise shows that the Windy City
has tumbled to the kind of argument
that impresses the alderman.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10

After all legalized dueling in Cuba
might serve to win the inhabitants from
that facilitating instruction habit.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10

Suppose withal that Mr.. McKinle
were as addicted to the use of Ion
words as his predecessor.
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Rochester has bought 10 new voting
machines. Are they any improvement
on Mr. Pearson's hat process?
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THE SOUTH AND FURNITURE.

Springfield Republican.
1t is prophesied in Grand Rapids,
Mich. the great furniture manufacturing
center. hat the South will have much
of that industry before long. Much of
the lumber used is taken from the
South to Michigan, and the freight
charges are heavy tax on the manufac-
turcrS
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10

The army reorganization bill should
include a thorough renovation of Gen
cral Shafter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10

The would-be pensioner will just tie on
chance it.
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The colonal-policy clause of Mr.. Nc
Kinley's message had full grown
manana appendage.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10

No man ever allows his whiskers to
grow long enough TO conceal a--diamond
pin.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10

1t is only when man dies that every
one of his good qualities come 10 the
surface.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10

Wise men never waste their time an
swering prating fools.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10

The G.. o. p. wears rather sickly
smile these days when it talks about
Democratic disruption.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10

European diplomatic manners are be
coming shockingly bad
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10
SCALES
COVE: RED
Head of Six Months Old Baby.
They Would Peel OF Taking
The Hair with Them.
Doctor & Remedies Did No Good
Tried Cuticura. Hair Grew and
Now No Trace of Eczema.

My baby was about six weeks old when the
top of her head became covered with thick
scales, which would peel and come off, taking
the hair with it. 1t would soon form again
and be as bad as before. tried several things
and then went to the doctor. He said it was
Eczema and prescribed an ointment, which
did not do any good. A friend spoke of CO.
rIcURA SOAR. l tried it and read on tho
wrapper about CUTICURA (ointmeaD as rem
edy for Eczema. / bought q box and washed
her head in warm water and CUTICURA SOAP
and gently combed the scales of. They did
cot come back, and her hair grew ont fine
and thick. She is now year and a half old
and has no trace Of Ecccaa. You have my
permission to publish my letter.
Mrs. C. W. BURGESS,
Feb. q, '9S. 95 Warren ST., Bridgeport, Conn.
CuTIcURA REMEDIES appeal with irress:bie force 10
mothers and oil having the care Of children. To
snow that single application will afford instant relief
,ernt rest and seep and point to speedy cure in the
most orturng and dishgurng of skin and scalp diseases
With Of hair and not % them Is TO fail in your duty
SLEEP FOR SKIs-ToRTURED BABIES ASD REST FoR
TIRED MOTHERS in a warm bath with CUTcURA Soar,
and single application Of CUTICURA onment greatest
of emollients and skin cures.
Sold throushoutth the world, Porter DErG AID CaEx.
Corr, Sole l'rups, Boston,
~ How TO Cure Babys Skin Diseases, mailed free.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10

The dispatches inform us that the
treaty of peace is completed some more
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10

Office: News and Observer Building,
Fayetteville Street.
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Feb. 21, 'a8. o5warren ST., Bridgeport, Conn

Sold throughout the world, Porter DErG ASD CaEx
AZ How 10 Cure Babys Skin Diseases mailed freS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-10

The Northern public understands tina
the negro martyr of these days is gen
orally self-made, and that industry will
accordingly. continue to suffer a decline
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-09

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pressed me TO try these pills at length over
came my scruples, thanks be to Providence,
so | procured box and began to take the
pills. Before that box was gone there was
marked improvement in my health, so |
went on taking the pills, until had finished
twelve boxes, by which time / was FULLY re-
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After hearing Mr.. Grants story, the re-
porter determined to Investigate another re.
markable case, viz: that of Mrs. Elinor
Morrow, of Searsport Me.
When seen on the following day at Sears
port, Mrs. Morrow made no objection TO tell.
ing all she knew about DR.. Williams Pink
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severe cold, causing infammatory rheuma-
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with severe stomach difficulties, disordered
liver and biliousness and general derange-
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on the recommendation of one who had been
greatly benefited by them, began taking
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People.
:" | think it was nearly three months be-
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but then / did and rapidly improved, and
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tried they have done all said of them, and
they are the best medicine in the world"
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-05-09

manned poor. He does not wrestle Wig
orously with his modern difficulties,
such as tenure, and the continuous
emptiness OF his eXchequer, and, In
fact, to be brief, does not succeed IN
realizing his wishes. Something, in
fact, prevents his applying his strength
which is great, in the right direction,
and so he falls back exhausted, leaV-
ing the evil unremoved or the blessing
unattained. What the cause of that
futility, which has reappeared through
out the whole course of his domestic
history, can possibly be must left to
himself to discover. He himself is
aware of 1t, and suggests as the cause,
with a demure smile, that heaven is
envious of Spain. He will grow serious
on the subject one day, and when he
does there will be revolution in Spain
such as the world never saw, and per-
haps a career for Spain such as shall
once for all make her irritable pride
serene.-London Spectator.