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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-11
DEMOCRATIC FAIRNESS VERSUS
FUSION PARTISANSHIP.

The Senate Committee on Privileges
and Elections voted unanimously yester-
day afternoon in favor of Mr.. Franks
Republican, retaining his seat from the
34th district, in the contest instituted
by Mr.. A. Cannon, who was the Demo
cratic candidate. 1t is notorious that
money was spent like water to defeat
Mr.. Cannon, and that upon an unin-
fuenced and unbought vote he would
have been elected He made big gains
in his own county, but the almost solid
Indian vote plus the purchased vote
gave Franks majority. Mr.. Cannon
contended that the Indians were not le-
gal voters since the late decision of the
United States Circuit Court. The seat
ing of Mr.. Cannon would have put the
man who was really elected by the I'M
purchased vote of the State in the Sen
ate. and if the committee had been dis
posed to be partisan rather than judicial,
that course would have been pursued
But. though Mr.. Cannon would have
adorned the seat-for he is one OF the
best men in North Carolina-the Sen
ate committee tried the case strictly
upon the law and the evidence and
found for the Republican contestee.
The contrast between the action Of
the Senate Committee and the House
committee in 1897 is one of the best
proofs of the superiority of the Demo-
cratic over the Fusion party. In 1897,
the proof was so plain that the most
ignorant could understand that Mr.. n.
b. Broughton had been honestly elected
to the House from Wake county. 1t
was a long time before the case was
heard. and the Fusionists voted almost
TO a man to seat the negro, Jim Young,
whose certificate was based upon noto-
rious gross fraud The Fus.onists had a
tremendous majority-as big as the
Democrats have now. There was no
party necessity to blunt the conscience
of the members. The proof of Mr..
Broughton's election was ample, and
any fair jury would have awarded him
his seat. There were some Fusionists,
who. impressed with his right to his
seat. wanted to vote for him, but they
did not dare to vote their convictions.
A few ran into the Hobbies to keep from
voting. but most of them supported the
glaring fraud and voted to seat the ne
gro. They were slaves of the negro
voters and were afraid to vote to seat
the man who was elected. Such sub
seryiency to negroes had never before
been known n North Carolina. 1t was
one of the first things that opened the
eyes of the people of the State to the
narrow and base partizanship that domi-
mated the majority party, and started
the Revolution.
The Democrats will do equity, whether
it is in the interest Of contestant Demo-
Gratis or contestee Republicans, and will
thus establish another claim to the peo-
pies confidence.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-11

the ballot as the weapon of offense, can
establish the rights of the people, When
the time is ripe for this revolution We
want no immense standing army to be
used to thwart the will of the people,"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-11

The smallest things may exert the
greatest influence. De Wits Little
Early Risers gre uneaualed for over
coming constitution and liver troubles.
Small pill. best pill, safe pill. j. Hal
Bobbiit and Henry T. Hicks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-11

They have been saying that Mayor
Harrison, of Chicago, had joined hands
with Croker to ''down Bran" Mr..
Harrison spoiled that little game by his
open declaration for Bryan in his speech
on jefferson day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-11

Coughing Injuries and infames sore
lungs. One Minute Cough Cure loosens
the cold, allays coughing and heals
quickly. The best cough cure for chill
dren, perfectly harmless. j. Hal Bob
btt and Henry L. Hicks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-11

We are entirely too smart to be caugh.
with any such plutocratic scheme as the
golden rod emblem" The bloated
bond-holders will have to try again.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-11
RESIGNATION OR IMPEACHMENT
Asheville Citizen,

There is considerable talk as to the
status of Judge w. l.. Norwood We
have no hesitation in saying that if he
does not resign his status should be
fixed by the Legislature promptly i'm
peaching him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-11

Senator Hoar's speech, denying the
power of the government to annex and
govern the Philippines, is one of the
ablest constitutional arguments that has
been heard in the Senate since Cal
houn's day. We are fast approaching
the time when Massachusetts will stand
more strongly for the reserved rights"
than South Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-11
WHOLE KIT AND BILLING.
Knston Free Press.

h1StOn i rec IeSS.
AS to the threatened fight between the
board and Capt. Day, we think it would
be best for the Legislature to find some
means to turn out the whole kit and
bilin'' of them and appoint good un-Rus-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-11
NEW POSTMASTER.

Washington. Jan. 10.-lSpecial. Mir
William FL. Edminsten has been appoint
ed postmaster at Blowing Rock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-11

A woman says that Immediately after
marriage man is different. Yes. and a
year fter he is apt to be Indifferent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-11

If this Legislature will just keep en- in
the business-like way it has begun. it
will go down in history as the best aod
ablest General Assembly ever assembled
here.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-11

That prayer Of Isaac Smiths to the
Democratic party, to save the negro
from the Republican leaders, was too
much. The aforesaid leaders at oncc
dropped HIN with dull thud.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-11

1t is not always the ablest member
who introduces the largest number IF
bills.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-11

The legislative talker has been given
the refrigerated face in fine shape.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-11

Realism-The cracking of the fresh
joke on the stage.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-11
Additional Testimony as to the Merits Of
Mrs. Joe Persons Remedy.
DR.. James Battle Avirett Says:

DR.. James Battle Avirett Says:
The Rectory of st. Paul's Parish,
Louisburg, n. c., March 8, 1898.
Mrs. Joe Person, Kittrell, n. G..
My Dear Madam: SO much improved
have both Mrs. Avirett and l been
that we consider it matter of pure
justice that we should signify by ex-
press testimony how much We value your
medicine in our family. We have found
it a most excellent Tonic, but even Of
rarer value as a Nervine Remedy in
insomnia and as a General Builder up
to one run down in health.
We only wish you had the means suf-
ficient to advertise your medicine as
to find for it the market TO which its
value so fully entities it.
JAMES BATTLE AVIRETT,
Rector.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-11
w. p. TAYLOR.

(Our correspondent is in error. 1t was
not the News and Observer, but the
Charlotte Observer that said, 1--WE are
for Capt. Day for anything. "-Editor)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-11
Don't be Under
AnybOdy'S Thumb

Be free, look around and buy
where you can get the best
Clothing. Hats, Underwear,
Shoes, &c, for the least
money. Our stock will in-
terest you. 1t IS new and
up-to-date and prices are
rock bottom.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-11
17O,3s3.6O
136,133.20
Democratic average .....
S33.55O.4O

These figures are from the 0Inclal re-
ports. Why did Mr.. Mewborne spend in
1898 the sum of $33, 5000 more than
Mr.. Leazar averaged during the four
years he was at the helm? One an
swer is that Mr.. Mewborne had gang
of second-class politicians, an incompe-
tent board, and is a poor manager.
Rtsf
This Legislature must make its own
investigation under oath. The experts
appointed by Capt. Day cannot get
at the true condition because they have
no power to administer oaths. The
people want to know the exact condition
of the penitentiary to cent, even If
there has been no stealing. If there has
been any stealing, they want to send
the thieves to the penitentiary, no mat
ter who they are. If the loss is due
to incompetence and extravaganza, they
want to know the exact amount that has
been wasted. 1t is probably true that
the Legislative Committee cannot com
plete the investigation during the sixty
days. session, but they can ascertain
enough to make reasonably certain
what the true condition is, and, as has
been suggested if they do not finish
the work before sixty days expire, they
can be authorized to sit during the
recess. There is plenty of evidence, il
it can be secured, to make another
Fraud Commission Report to stand as
a perpetual reminder of Radical rule.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-11
The News & Observer
NEWS AND OBSERVER PUBLISH.
ING COMPANY.

Office: News and Observer Building,
Fayetteville Street.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-11
IS 546,932.S2

Total ...............S ofO,ooA.C~
or an average of $136, 1920 per year.
What the penitentiary cost under John
r. Smith is as difficult to answer as
the old query, "Who struck Billy Pat
terson?" In his recent report, ex-Super-
intendent Mewborne tells now much the
penitentiary cost in 1898:
Audited bills, paid. .....$ 10I713.2l
Audited bills. unpaid. ..... 62,67O.3a
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-03-16
Impatience kicks over the dinner
phil to get to the supper table.

The February Issue OF the Book OF
the Royal Blue" published by the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad, contains a
very instructive article on "The Reg
ulnr Army Of the United States by
Major II. o. Heistand, Assistant Adju-
tant General. Major Helstand gives
facts and figures concerning the mill
tary department since It's organization,
during the war Of the revolution.
Some Of his statistics are very inter-
esting. During the revolution the
number Of individuals actually in mil
itary service did not exceed $50, 900; in
the war Of 1912 there were All, 1922, Of
which 62,674 were regulars; in the war
with Mexico there were 1921, Of
which 1855 were regulars; in the war
Of the rebellion there were 2,259, 1853
United States troops Of whom 1895
were colored, and $1,000 regulars, the
total being 2,326, 1863; In the war with
Spain there were 219,O35 volunteers,
10,1S9 being colored) and 55,GS2 reg
ulars, a total OF 274,717, Major Hell
stand also gives the number killed,
wounded and lost and the deaths from
disease in each war, including the In
dian wars, and other important facts.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-03-16
Strange Funeral Customs.

In an interesting history Of his par
ish, The Rev. James Murray Of Kill
malcolm, Renfrewshlre, mentions that
amid the enjoyments Of the people
we must not fail to notice funerals"
and he calls attention to q curious
custom which was prevalent In con.
nectlon with them. 1t appears a
sieve containing clay pipes, filled with
tobacco, was handed round just before
the cortege started. Then the mourn
ers smoked, and when the ldrkyard
was reached, as the grave was being
filled, each stepped solemnly forward
and cast his pipe "amang the mools."
Notes and Queries.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-03-16
submarln. ssArohlIRhts.

One Of the disadvantages Of search
light on war vessels is the revealing
OF the position Of the ship, In the
United States navy experiments have
been made with submarine lights,
which were placed well below the sur
face OF the water, and their rays were
directed slightly upward. As the light
emerged from the water the observers
on deck could detect any vessel at the
point OF emergence, and the search
light could not betray It's own source.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-03-16
MATHEMATICIAN Watcr TIIterA

The Maryland board of health re-
ports that domestic water filters may
steadily lose their efficiency until they
become culture beds for bacteria, In
stances are quoted where water, after
passing through filters whose packing
had not recently been renewed, con-
tanned ten or twenty times rs many
bacteria as It had before It entered the
alter.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-03-16
PORT ARTHUR CELEBRATION.
Opening OF n Now Seaport for tho West
to Ito Flttlngly Observed.

NHfhlHG w " NoN pNRHHth WV WNNN
to Ito Flttlnsly Observed.
PORT ARTHUR, Texas, March 0,
Extensive preparations are now UNI
der way for great celebration on the
occasion Of tho completion Of the first
cutting Of the dredges in the Port Ar
thur Ship Canal, which requires only
n comparatively small amount OF work
to complete II. The Port Arthur Ship
Canal is a part Of the harbor system
forming the Gulf terminal OF the Kan.
sas City, Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad at
Port Arthur, Texas The canal has
been under construction for tho past
two years, Legal and other obstruc-
tions have been constantly raised by
rival interests, and work was stopped
twice by order Of the Secretary of
War-all distractions, however, hav
ing been removed, the first cutting OF
the canal will be co mplcted March
@jth and vessels drawing "a feet OF
water will be enabled to receive and
discharge cargoes Mt the docks at Port
Arthur In very short time.
The canal was designed and con-
structed by Robert Gillian, general
manager and chief engineer OF the
Kansas City, Plttsburg & Gulf rail-
road, A, Il, Stilwell, president OF the
road, first suggested the canal and In
terested j. de Goeijcn Of Amsterdam,
Holland, large foreign holder OF the
roads securities. The plans prepared
by Mr. Gillian were approved by for
eign engineering experts, and tho
work was begun during the spring Of
1890. The canal is designed to extend
to deep water from Sabine Pass TO
Port Arthur, Sabine Pass has depth
of % feet OF water over the bar Tho
dimensions OF tho canal are the same
as those Of the Suc2 canal--1'3 feet
wide and 25 feet deep 1t is ~ miles
long, Tho excavations were made by
hydraulic dredges, the work involving
the dredging Of 100000 yards of
clay, etc
At the Port Arthur end Of the canal
several slips have been already dredged
and work on Others is in progress. An
elevator with capacity of 10000
bushels is completed; large warehouses
have been built and extensive piers
constructed; large export business
has already been handled through
Port Arthur, and as soon as the canal
is completed, additional steamship
lineg will be established, The harbor
is land-loclled and an excellent one
A number of prominent men, fnan-
clers from Europe and elsewhere, will
be present at the celebration on the
25th, The Third regiment band Of
Missouri, late U. s. Volunteers, will
leave on special train from Kansas
City, March 22nd; distinguished visit
ors will be present from New York,
London, Amsterdam, Paris and ether
foreign places as well as many points
In the United States. Free transpor-
tation from Port Arthur TO the dock
and free transportation by steamers
on the canal will be furnished. Lunch
will be served on the canal in connec-
ton with the ceremonies This will
be an event of unusual interest and
Importance, connecting the waters Of
the Gulf of Mexico with the greatest
canal and land-locled harbor on the
American continent. Specially low
rates will be made from Omaha,
Quincy, Kansas City and intermediate
points
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-03-16
Legs as Digestive Organs.

Chomel knew what lie was talking
about, says the Journal Of Medi-
cine, when no said that a man dlgests
as much with his legs as with his
stomach, for we know that exercise
facilitates nutrition, increases the elm
nation Of waste products, promotes
appetite, and, under proper conditions,
is an aid to digestion.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-03-16

Brlght-red spectacles, accompanied
by internal doses OF calomel, form a
new German specific against seaslclE-
ness, 1t 10 deluced from Epstein'a In
vestlgation on tho influence OF color
on tho blood vessels In tho brain.
seaslckness Is due to lack Of blood In
the brain, while red sends blood to
the brain with q rush. BY looking at
one point for some time through the
red glasses the patient Is cured rad
Ically.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-03-16
Dangerous,

IT dunno or as l b'lleve in this Idea
Of stringin' q lot o. them little Per-
riHc islan's together with steel ca
ble," said old Uncle Hez as he ran his
hand through his hair and looked wise.
"Somethin' might happen to spread
Ameriky an Asia apart little furder,
an when that blame cable stralghten-
cd out, all these little islan's would be
yanked right up by tn roots, seoY"-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-03-16
euro for Eiophantasls.

The Venezuelan Herald announces
that the natives Of Calcutta on the
frontier Of Venezuela and Colombia,
have discovered a cure for elephan-
tlasls In IN herb called tuGtua, or
fraileJou. This dreadful disease has
hitherto been regarded as incurable,
and II there DO any truth in the report
from Calcutta, which is vouched for
by a priest, the information may prove
Of great value TO the medical world.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-03-16

1.-THE ideal" exclaimed Mr.. Meekton'i
wife, "of sending a man to congresi
with three wives! It's preposterous.F
"Thats what l think" answered Mr.,
Meekton, incautiously. "IIe probably
has all the trouble he can attend TO al
home without botherlng about hi
country. Washington Star.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-03-16
MRS. COOPER.

Tho Most Famous Sculptresa in thu
World, Entirely Cured by Pe-ru-nn.
Mrs. M. G. Cooper Of the Royal Acad,
envy Of Arts, London, England, is I'M
doubtedly one of the greatest living
sculptors. She has modelled busts Of
half the nobility Of England. and Is
now in Washington making busts Of
distinguished Americans. Mrs. Cooper
has just completed bust Of Mrs. Bel
va Lockwood. which is now in the
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-03-16

The u. s. Receiving Ship Vermont,
now over so years old, has been the
school house for over 100000 sailors.
The age and accomplishments are
much the same as Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, which has been before the
public for 80 yeara, and has cured in
Vulnerable cases OF malaria, fever and
ague, besides dyspepsia and indigestion,
Why don't poultry raisera feed their
hens ON egg plant2
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-03-16
Difficult Walking.

mo, sir, l don't like your Southern
railways. To travel on them for any
length Of time is positively painful"
MAY l ask what particular defect
your" 1.-THE ties are alto
gether too far apart" "Ah, then, you
are" "You are right am an
actor. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-03-16
Pyramid Builders.

The laborers who built the pyramids
did not work under such disadvantages
as have long been attributed to them.
Recent research shows that they had
solid and tubular drills and lathe TOOLS
The drills were set with Jewels, and
cut into the rock with keenness and
annuranv
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-03-16

The salary of the president was FIX
ed at $4,000 year, and remained at
this figure until congress doubled this
sum for Gen. Grant az a special ro-
ward, he having resigned a life POSI-
tion in the army to accept the nresi-
daIcv.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-03-16
CRESCENT HOTEL,

EUREKA SPRINGS, ARKANSAS,
Opens February 2Srd. In the Ozark Noun
tains. Delightful climate, Beautiful seen
cry. Unequaled medicinal waters. Cheap
excursion rates. Through sleepors via
Frisco Line. Address ], o. Plank, Man
ager, Room II, Arcade, Century Building,
or Frisco Ticket Office, No. 1O2 N. Broad
way, st. Louis.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-03-16

Milan has a curiosity in a clock
which Is made entirely OF bread, Tho
maker is a native of India, and he has
devoted three years Of his time to the
construction OF this curiosity. Tho
clock ls Of respectable size, and goes
we'll.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-03-16
Rend tho AdyertInementn.

You will enjoy this publication much
better If you will get in the habit OF
reading the advertisements; they will
afford q most interesting study and
some excellent bargains Our adver-
tisers are reliable, and send what thoy
advertise
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-03-16
Invsntsd tho Mu,loal Aonls.

The musical scale is said to have
been invented by Guy Aretino, a monk
of Arezzo, about 1925. His scale, with
material differences In naming some
Of the notes, was substantially the
same 40 now In use.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-03-16
The pruycr-mceting promise not put
into practice adds lie to your guilt.

There Is more Catarrl In this section OF the
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the Inst few years was supposed 10 BIO
lncurable, For grent many years doctors pro.
nounced II u local dhiensc, and prescribed local
remedies, and by constantly failing to cure
with local treatment pronounced IL incurable,
Science has proven cutarrh TO be u constitu-
tional disease and therefore requires consti-
tutional treatment Halls Catarrh Cure nan-
ufactured by Il. J, Cheney & Co., Toledo Ohio,
is the only constitutional euro on the market,
IL is taken internally In doses from 10 drops 10
q teaspooniul II nets directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system. They ofier
one hundred dollars for any case IL falls TO cure.
Send for circulars and testimonials Address
=, j, CHENEY & Co,
Toledo, Ohio
Sold by Druggists, TIC,
Halls Family pills are the best.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-03-16
A Clock Made of Breao.

Milan has a curiosity in a clock
which is made entirely Of bread. The
maker is a native Of India, and he has
devoted three years Of his time to the
construction Of this curiosity. The
clock is of respectable size, and goes
walI
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-03-16
A man who ia completely wrapped
up In himself Is always cold. ~ Y ~

When girl OF sixteen, who Is pref
~, and has good clothes, gets sad
look In her eyes II means that she has
heard that 1t is becomingi nothing
more.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-03-16

There is one thing that is true OF
widover, He is always wondering II
he can bite at u bait without getting
caught In the hook.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-03-16

No matter how just the cause for q
woman's anger, people always have
sympathetic feeling for her husband
when they see her display her tenn
per.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-03-16

No matter how just the cause for
woman's anger people always have o
sympathetic feeling for her husband
when they see her display her tenn
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-03-16

A doctor attributes every kind OF
suffering, except broken leg, to ma
laria or kidney disease.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-03-16

A Kansas woman who has very light
hair, is no popular with tho other
women that they do not accuse her OF
blondlnlng her hair.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-03-16

What great disappointment II Ia
when homely woman removes veil
from her face.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-03-16

Covetousness turns man out of the
warmth Of his own house to stand
shivering on his neighbours doorstep