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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-14
NORTH CAROLINA AND PUBLIC
BUILDINGS.

We congratulate Mr.. Skinner and Mr..
Linney upon getting appropriations for
public buildings at Elizabeth City and
Winston, and regret that Durham has
to which it is entitled. As matter of fact
while North Carolina has more public
buildings than any other Southern State
except Texas, its public buildings have
cost less money. Altogether S1,129067.-
0J has been expended on public buildings
in this State while Wisconsin, with the
same population, has been given 81,
976054.13, though it has only six, while
North Carolina has twelve. Virginia has
ten which cost S1.S9G, 4S777; Texas,
twelve which cost S2.064, 110.76; Ten
nessce. eight which cost S2,007. 293. 81;
South Carolina. five. which cost 81 ,243,-
94121; Oregon two, which cost 81 ,243,-
i162S tor more than North Cardinals
twelve); Nebraska six, which cost ST.
200,S35.14; Michigan eleven, which cost
Ho,loo, 'o5.i3' Loulsiahd ten, WHICH cost
S10000.000; Indiana nine, which cost
nearly two millions Illinois sixteen,
which cost $S,5O0,000 and so on.
The public buildings have cost less per
building in North Carolina than in any
State in the Union, and if Congress will
give us an equal amount with other
States of like size, it is better than to
use all the money in handsome buildings
for a few small cities. All we want, as
long as Congress is appropriating money
for this purpose, is for North Carolina
TO get its fair share in dollars, to be
used in erecting good public buildings
in all the large towns.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-14
CLINGS TO BAILEY.
Representative Swanson Predicts That
He VIII be Chosen Democratic
Leader.
washington post.l

''1'he Democratic caucus when It
meets next December viii renominate
Joe Bailey for Speaker" said Congress
man Swanson, of Virginia, at the Riggs
last evening. His statement and de-
clination instead of weakening, has
strengthened him. | know of no sup
porter that he has lost, and his friends
are still of the opinion that the best
interests of the Democratic party and
of the country demand his denomination.
Il did not agree with Mr.. Bailey in
giving out the statement he did. Mr..
Bailey was greatly influenced in the
matter by the hope that his withdrawal
would eliminate some of the friction
that has all along existed on the Demo
cratic side, and he sincerely desired to
surrender any personal ambition he
might have in the interest or party har-
mony. But T am satisfied the Demo-
cracy would not be nearly as harmoni-
Gus and united under other leadership
than his.
Il am confident that majority of
Democrats viii take this view when
they assemble here next December. The
objection to Bailey's leadership has come
mostly from those who advocate an
abandonment of old Democratic princi-
pies Mr.. Bailey, in his past service in
ence to recognized Democratic policies
and to the faith of the fathers. He is
a forceful. determined man. and clings
firmly to what he believes to be just
and right.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-14
LETTER FROM A PATRIOT.

We print elsewhere to-day a letter
from Col. w. II. Lucas, of Hyde county,
that breathes the right spirit He was
Mr.. Patterson's leading competitor for
Commissioner of Agriculture, and the
contest between them was so close that
the outcome was long in doubt.
We commend the spirit displayed by
Col. Lucas to all other good Democrats
who did not succeed at this time in OBJ
tanning the positions to which they as
pired. There are 5000 capable men in
the Democratic party who could fill every
position in the gift of the party. Those
who accept defeat in the philosophical
spirit that marks the letter of Col. Lucas
win the esteem of all good party men,
1t is the spirit of the ''unterrifed De-
mocracy" that rises strong and vigorous
from defeat, and cannot be defeated be-
cause it is based upon eternal principles
of right.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-14

A man will make { ,os o. his FRIENDS
then howl if they cut him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-14
THEY Ali COMMEND IT.


Legislators of all aparties voted for the
one hundred thousand appropriation for
public schools, and the press of all part
les approve the long step to stimulating
public interest in the public schools of
the State. Joining the universal chorus
of approval, this weeks Progressive
Farmer says
"For appropriating 100000 for the
public schools, the Legislature deserves
nothing but praise. Now that it is prob
able that only the educated of the rising
generation will be allowed to vote, it is
doubly needful that the public school
system of the State be improved and
strengthened"
The betterment of the public schools
upon which nine tenths of the children OF
the State depend for their education, is
the chief concern of the State. The
new county trustees of education who
organize in all the counties the first
Monday in April, are the most important
officers of the State If they are pro-
progressive. wise and firm, the legislative
stimulus will create a new order of
things in pubic education in North Caro-
lima.
Get out of the old ruts," is the adj
monition that they ought to heed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-14

acter of the operatives in the Southern
mills. they are an intelligent set of
people, having the air of self-respect and
comfortable living | have never seen a
finer set of operatives in any manufac-
turing industry in the country than |
saw in the Southern mills. Most of
these operatives have come from the
agricultural districts adjoining the mills,
and the entire family being employed III
various departments of cotton manufac-
turing the income is very greatly in
creased over what they could possibly
have while raising cotton on their small
farms.
Looking over the situation. as | have
tried to do. and approaching something
of what the South has accomplished and
what its remarkable advantages are. /
am thoroughly convinced that there are
great opportunities in that section for
broad and comprehensive development
and that it offers to-day the greatest
field in America for judicious investment
in the development of enterprises to util-
iZe its raw materials, in the Improvement
of cotton handling methods and in the
upbuildng of its railroad systems"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-14
TWO FRANK OPINIONS.

Just before his term expired on the
fourth OF March, Senator Allen, of ne
braska, delivered farewell speech
which may not be construed as in some
respects very complimentary to his col
leagues. Here is his estimate of the
Senate as it is constituted to-day:
Mr. President, l will carry with me
very different ideas of the United States
Senate from those entertained when
came here. Great and important as is
this body, | do not doubt that it can be
duplicated by any State in the union''
Paralleling this estimate of the United
States Senate, a veteran legislator,
speaking of the recent General Assem-
bly, of North Carolina, said, after long
session of caucus in which there had
been much discussions:
They say that this is the ablest Leg
islature that ever assembled in North
Carolina. l reckon it is, but / have
made up my mind that / am out of place
in the 'ablest body I'd rather be Il
member of a body that is not so able"
tary, taken in their true meaning.
Senator Allen spoke truly when he said
the United States Senate ''can be dupli-
Gated by any State in the Union y
There is no doubt about it that there
are ninety eight men in any State who,
with the experience, would be the equals
of the members of the Senate at Wash
ington. In fact there were twenty-five
men in the late General Assembly of
North Carolina who, without legislative
experience, would take rank with men
i'll the upper house of Congress whose
names are upon every tongue. The
North Carolina legislator quoted did not
under-rate the capacity of his colleagues.
His remarks were uttered when he was
tired of their long debates.
Speaking about the ability Of one
State to duplicate the United States
Senate, recalls remark of ali able eX-
Congressman. Talking in the lobbies of
the Legislature Il few days ago about
candidates for important positions the
ex-Congressman said that any county in
the State could furnish enough tit men
TO hold all the positions under the State
government. While this remark, like
that of Senator Aliens, may be rather
sweeping, the fact is that the number of
men qualified TO fill positions Of trust s
larger than is ordinarily supposed Now
and then there is notion that only a
certain man can acceptably fill certain
position. The idea is eXpode1 when Il Q
indispensable man dies and some man,
regarded as ordinary because unknown,
steps into the place and ILLS 1t better
than the supposed Indispensable man.
Senator Allen and the North Carolina
legislator are not far from right There
are many able men who need only an OPP
portunity to show their ability.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-14
NOT IN THE KISSING MOOD.
Baltimore Sun.


Hon. William Jennings Bryan declined
to kiss pretty girl in Texas last
week, remarking at the same time that
he was not HobsOn. There was pr0ba-
bly, no intention on Mr.. Bryan'S part
to make the young lady feel badly or
to reflect on the osculatory achieve
mentS of the hero of the Merrimac
Doubtless what he meant to intimate
was that he lacked Hobsons capacity
and endurance and that he would provo
Il disappointment to the ladies if he at
tempted to enact a role that might de-
mand millions of kisses in the course #
the next year or two. Possibly he :lso
had private reasons Of Il domestic char
acter that We're weighty and convinn-
ing. The unmarried hero may rove
gayly about in the gardens of female
loneliness, slipping honey from every
flower that holds up its pretty liDs 10
him. but the married hero is Obliged to
conduct himself with more reserve and
less gayety. He has a superior officer
ut home, TO whom no is responsible for
his behavior and NO is not likely TO
view with favor campaigns of senti-
ment and OSCILLATION.
The wife of the political hero may
have no objection to free and unlimited
coinage of silver. but she is very apt
to veto free and unlimited kissing on
the part of her husband, and as = do
nestle committee on resolutions IL
strike that plank out of his platform
with Il promptness and force that would
reduce it to kindling wood.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-14
Additional Testimony as TO the Merits Of
Mrs. Joe Persons Remedy
AS A TONIC!
Nervine, Alternative and Blood Purifier, as
family Medicine and for Children.

kittrell, n. G., Oct. IA, 1894.
When one discovers a cure for even
one of the ills which flesh is heir to,
hold it his bounden duty to impart the
knowledge thereof to his fellowman, in
order that they, too, may profit thereby
and lessen this burden which we call life
| found Mrs. Joe Persons Remedy to
be Il cure for many ills. We have used
it for ten years. For eczema and all
kindred skin diseases, even of the most
obstinate, aggravated type, | find it to
be an infallible and speedy cure. As a
genuine tonic it stands easily first 1t
cured and restored to health one of my
children, for five years Il victim to
chronic diarrhoea, after the medical art
had exhausted its resources for her relief.
In short. for blood and skin diseases,
collie and diarrhoea. / have tried it, not
once, twice nor thrice, but countless
times.
OSCAR w. BLACKNALL.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-14
NO RIGHT TO TyGLINESS,

The woman who is lovely IN face, form
and temper will always have friends,
but one who would be attractive must
keep her health If she is weak. sickly
and all run down. she will be nervous
and irritable. If she has.-constipation or
kidney trouble, her impure blood will
cause pimples, blotches,, skin eruptions
and wretched comneAlon. Electric
Bitters is the best medicine in the world
to regulate stomach, liver and kidneys
and to purify the blood. 1t gives strong
nerves, bright eyes, smooth, velvety skin,
rich complexion. 1t will make a good
looking, charming woman of a rundown
invalid. Only so cents at all Drug
Stores. +,
Some poets are noted for the;r'varacty
and some for the obituary vases they
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-14

The county boards of school directors,
appointed by the Legislature, are re-
quired by law to meet at the court
house on the second Monday i'll April
to organize The full lists of directors
for all the counties were printed in the
News and Observer of the seventh OF
March.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-14
VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS

Are grand, hut Skin Eruptions rob life
of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salye, cures
them; also Old, Running and Fever
Sores. Ulcers. Boils. Felons, Corns,
Warts, Cuts. Bruises. Burns, Scalds.
Chapped Hands. ChlbIains. Best Pile
cure on earth Drives out Pains and
Aches. Only - cents box. Cure guar
ranteed. Sold by all Druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-14
SPIRIT OF The PRESS.
OTHER GREAT FIELDS OF
TRADE.

Dry Goods Chronicle.
John Il. Searles, president of the
American Cotton Co, who returned this
week from a five weeks trip through
the Southern States, says that arrange
ments are complete for the establishment
Of additional plants and that his COM
pany will handle about 100000 bales
of cotton next season. Speaking of the
general trade outlook of the South, Mr..
Searles said
Taking into consideration the fact
that the South seems to be able to pro-
duce iron at a lower cost than other sec
tons. and that it has an unlimited supply
of ores, coking coal and limestone, no
limit can be set upon the probable eX-
tension of the iron, steel and coal inter
ests of that section. When we consider
that the manufacture of cotton has en-
riched England and New England, and
that the production of coal and iron and
steel have made Pennsylvania enormous
~ wealthy, and that the lumber interests
of the Northwest have created great
wealth and developed a vast business in
that section, we can form some idea of
what it means to the South and to the
entire country that all of These advan
tages in practically unlimited supply and
superior quality are found i'll that see
ton and no where else in combination.
TO this may be added an even and album
dant rainfall, an equable climate, Il pro-
ductive soil and great resources i'll the
way of phosphates, marbles, GRANTEES,
etc.
HAS NET ALL TESTS.
. pS,
has been passing through an experiment
tai period in which the mettle of its PEG
pie and the inherent strength of its bust
ness interests have been undergoing such
a test as was never given to any other
section of the country That-they have
stood the ordeal and have demonstrated
to the business world the soundness of
the whole Southern situation is now uni
versally admitted. In view of the very
remarkable combination of advantages
and the progress which has been made
in the development of its industrial life,
and in the building up of a reputation for
sound business work, it seems to me that
the South affords broad opportunities to
the business people of our country for
extensive operations.
another fact of great Importance to
the future of the South, ana one when
bears directly upon the commerce of our
country, is the striking advancement
that is being made in the development
of Southern ports. At Galveston, New
Orleans, Pensacola. Mobile, Savannah.
Norfolk. Newport News and other ports
extensive engagements of terminal IA
cilities are being made at a cost of some
millions of dollars.
INTELLIGENT WORKING PEG
PIE.
Il was especially struck by the cliar-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-14

Before the discovery of One Minute
Cough Cure, ministers were greatly dis
turbed by coughing congregations. No
excuse for it now. For sale by j. Hal.
Bobbitt and Henry Il. Hicks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-14

A woman nay east msinuatlons, but
she can't. properl ston with accuracy.
New-York tribune., 1899-03-26

bland countenance expressed only increda'A
wonder and delight " said ne
frozen butler holding the tray Al p'eSehho ,,,r
Then still holding it, he turned ID ieaEe i mnyemsn
but the amiabe visitor made q"'A "'
and took the watch from the triY. o,,,op,.g
"Oh tnls is too kind" h" eNcil1ine1 Iips t y,ar
II never expected anything OF lniI ~ ~ me gih
father is too generous lie lhimSr l,i,,sn in eyer
vii innocent delight and gratitude "il'e ~ " uatra
Inc of his expressive face. and slippeu te nier.
into his waistcOat pocket lh' pn.Ci i,,o r4grdi,y
went "A CONFUSION. Then IL te''PS
and he left the room. -, ..,.,,h blltnely
Il really must be going said the yoarnc's,I hi.
Tell your father how heartily '%ppIVIh % Ink him
thoughtful generosity. I see nun M ~ ,nmorros
n,o1I, IN hoard the train az Glendale lV,"'
and ride 10 DAYTON with you. Nood nisan lone Th'
lie slipped on his greatcoii ana We ,a mon th'
Girl subsidized IN "A limp. hyStctlcd. 'e'P rsgng
divan and listened for me Sou'u d, me- down II,
domestic cyclone Net murmur IAN .a,nv ,eyt morn.
stairs She stole steal my 10 Dsu table with ys1
mink checks and frightened ryts. Gould Il b
looked AT her over the mcrninS p!petj. ,vinkle a
nossibl,9 There was an unmiat NlDm N
,'s Us unL"r the fierce shaggy bro"s ,,.s,i,
MOI a word was said abou, ilr eNUUm"7s 7suliery
The girl began 10 breathe "rr Lntisr brought /,
there was "A ring at the bell lhr o"rij them %
. neat package and a note til men pai o.
Mr. Mctircgor That dgnhcd -ti .fi~ Then b.
his glasses and read the nor. .t, behind il VI,
took M the newspaper dnd ~iS JOS. unhend.ng
- Tow i moments He emerged severe. un,s u Al b,
but as he left the room h' d'opp'' '''
d!gSn' yonns man will ~ o. the White idS oq n BIZ
the grIlows" he remarked with 93lo no,e san
voice that sounded Ike d cn',N,' risbt was =
"My Dear Mr. McGr"Sof LII. ~, I accep'a
overcome by your kindly generosity Nj ,Iore sefer
Your splendid gift without lr9l'%.,',.' ~ ought noi v
delibeEaton has convinccu sr' .S - wceh,y Oogs
allow YOU to place mo under su'i w. yo,r genei'
ton Relieve me I heartily app rDla.eg.i aph09l
GUS motives and am Sncerty IKE adyaDlis'
my conscience VIII NOT N'V" '"N =
VI" y1.s nns,,iyey believe papa liked it, said ''>
cinpati girl as she ended her s1o'y'
New-York tribune., 1899-03-26
NOT OBSERIiNT.

From The Chicago News.
The old man in the shaggy overcoat menti4nei
something about Kansas in his talk and the Bos-
tonian leaned over toward him ana asked:
Did you say you were from Kansas
No. but Jest from there.
Then | want TO ask you "A few questions. How
arc times out that way?
Il dunno
is money plenty or tight"
cant say. r..
But don't you know how the farmers are feel
ing
NO" 49,
Is business good or bad in the towns"
II didn't ask any body. ,
"You-yOu are not an observing man, sald the
Bosi oman. ,.. =. 80 -
wilder | used to know. and TO ask her TO marry
me I got to her house at 3 O'Clock IN the after
noon ! asked her to have me. and she SAID sh,
wouldn't and al $3.50 | on my way back !
didn't see no crops. nor ask about good times or
rad The state Of Kansas may be holdin Il reg lar
Fnurth of July over good times, or everybody may
lie goin' 10 the Toorhouse. All know about IL Is
that I'm an old fool for spcndln $50 10 run aftet a
knnsls wlddcr when | could hey married "A New
Hampshire gal for T. shillins'
New-York tribune., 1899-03-26
THE Unpaid REFORHER.

From The Chicago Tribune
man WIS seen the other day standing great on a
,.,,,ni",ri street corner and gaIng WIN s'i al
,,,rnnsfnrs, At 4 window near the Top VI w
office building - o,hor mon whose
curiosity inpecd Them to stop and see "hat
Vas up
n,hrr or, "r men stopped and looked up at the same
"innPw, ,l,. excitement" they asked -.
when nearly dozen more had joined 'he" "e
turned around and said ,.,,,,u in the four-
Fellow up there ""Sh't Il "" " Wv
"Whrt ibou, him?"
the crowd ' crancd its collective neck and con-
tinued 10 gaze upward
Nor men iOincd the cOncoursr. ,,
what's the excitement herr thcy hrmhndea m nan Salr
Fellow up there washing Il ~'n'o" j" ''' 'o''
WHAT the matter with him."
"rT don. '''t see anything remarkable about him
Hes got his safety belt on haSn ne
"W"tch him" ~
rs he going to test it, m
.,Is it s2me ncw n,. firc-eS'ap''
Whats he going to dog
watch him:
Then 'hr man turned around and faced the crowd
again . ,t.o, bo e,id
"Ailnv me 10 remark fcllow-citlzens. ne con-
inucd raising his voice. that ]. personally uon
see anything surprising or unusual about MN. re
sponge or possibly "A wet rag. ana a tupp'! al
iannpHrent with a handle following it up with a
dr. rag So FAR as I can judge AZ this distance
from the scene Of operations there Is ioInnS ~ ~
d,stincIIish him from the hundreds of other human
beings who make "A prccarious living in the same
lnc OF business. II does not require any sPeICia,
rifts or qualification to wash windows. II docs
not come under the head OF skilled ndust tricS. 40
particular training or education Is needed 10 tn Dv
come an expert window washer. Hence. you VIII
permit me 10 say. there is nothing necessarily tA-
citing or awc-compel!ing in the spectacl" OF man
H. M, ordinary pursuit OF such calling. My only
object in stopping TO watch him was TO ascertain
approximately how many blamed fools %o1o ',',nl
gather In the Of two or three minutes
merely TO see a washing an oi1c" WINDOW
Count yourselves. gentlemen. Count yourselves
with A polite and comprehensive how ne took the
arm Of Policeman who happened along al lhs
mnciure and walked scrcney away.
New-York tribune., 1899-03-26
THE SWEDE SCORED.

From I.lfr
It was i'm a Duluth court and the witness was {,
Swcde who was perhaps not so stupid as ne Seeme"
be ..
The croSs-examinng attorney was smart youhE
man whose object was 20 discOnccrt the wltness
and discrcdt his testimony. M 49,.
what did you say your name was "dS TIC
first question. 80,
John Petersen. Ell? Old mans Peters SON.
suppose Well John. whore do you liYeF
Where All live? In Dulut. ,u
Now Petersen, answer ms question Ci'ei""'
Are YOU a married man?
'Ah tank so An was married .. .,,,.
So vou think because you got married you thlhk
Won arc a married man. do you? That's funhy
Now tell the gentlemen OF this exceptionally inter
iipent Jury who you married.
''.\Vho an married? All married woman. 49,,
See here sir, Don't you know any better 'hin 'hna
to frins with this Court What DO you mean SIR
Won married a woman OF course you married a
woman Did you every hear of any one marrying d
man ,.,.
New-York tribune., 1899-03-26
An UNEXPECTED DEMONSTRATION.
From The Criterion.

From Inc CrneTloh
A certain physician had a large Tocpler-itoit%
machine which gave a spark like a young streak
OF lightning. His wife much Interested IN IT,
and watched the doctor manipulate 1t untIl
she fancied herself master of the apparatus
one day a party of friends called when the doctor
out. and the good wife seized the opportunity
OF paralyzng them with her knowledge of science.
She "A dignifed woman Of portly presence, ana
after leading them into the office she began her
explanation with all the impressN NeneSS OF a lect-
urer. She spoke briefly Of the preliminary manipu-
lation of the machine And then. she said. lay
goes from here to here" whercupon an angry
white spark leaped out from the brass ball ind-
Gated with report like a horSe-pistol and smOte
her upon the extended finger causing her TO sit
upon the floor with violence that shook the