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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HON. r. A. P. COOLEY.
The Eloquent and Talented Senator Rep
resenting the Seventh Senate
rial District.
An Able Record His Famous Speech
Made Upon the Floor of the Senate
During the Wilson Trial, One
of the Finest During the
SESSION.

Nothing affords the News and OBJ
server more pleasure than to notice the
success of honest perSevering effort, di-
rected by intelligence and persisteney,
which knows no such word as fail. Such
has characterized the efforts of Hon. Il,
A. Il. Cooley, the distinguished Senator
from the Seventh Senatorial District,
gentleman whose name is high UP ON the
roll of attorneys of the Old North
State. He was born in Wake county,
this State, September 10Th, 1860, but
spent most of his boyhood days in
Franklin county. He received an ex-
cellent education at Wake Forest, from
which he was graduated in 1881, with
the highest honorS as vaEdictOrian of
his class Young and ambitious, he re-
solved to become a disciple of Black-
stone, and began reading law at Dick
u billiards. Law School at Greensboro.
He was admitted to the bar by the SUI
meme Court, February 1883. Since
that time he has resided at Nashville,
this State, where he enjoys
large and lucrative practice and
the confidence and esteem Of
those who know him. October. 1891,
he married Miss Hattie G.. Davis, of
Richmond Va. and this union has been
blessed with four interesting children.
He has served rs mayor of Nashville.
Senator Cooley is not politician, nor
has he ever sought office, his large and
growing practice demanding his entire
time and attention, He was unanimous
ly Nominated for the State Senate from
his district against his protest, but
deeming it to his party's interest he
made the race, and after a hard cam
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HON. SPENCER L. HART.
One of the Able Representatives From
Edgecombe County.
True to Every Trust Reposed in Him,
lie Has Made Splendid and Eff
ticient Record-A Member of the
State Board of Agri-
culture
culture.

Perhaps in no other country on the
globe is man horn into the world as lit
Tie handicapped as in tn United States.
lhiS country is about the only country
fha has what Americans are proud Of
Seif-made men, who have won success
not by the social code, but by the re-
suits of persistent effort. AS Il type OF
Felf-made man, Hon. Spencer l.. Hart,
member of the Hollsa of Representa-
tlyes, from Edgecombe county, stands
success. He was born in Edgecombe
county at the old Hart" homestead,
where he now resides. in Jan
nary, 1859. Mr.. Hart enlisted i'll
the North Carolina State Guard as IA
private on the organization of the mill
tarY under the illstrious Vance, who
was commander-in-chief in February,
1877, and he has continuously served
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HON. RICHARD HARRISON
SpEIGHT.
The Wideawakc Senator Representing
The Fifth Senatorial District.

Many people believe that upon mans
own eXertions depends solely his success
in life. that circumstances and surround
ings do not count for much. The man
of the present day who would be success
full, must labor to bring things to pass
and not wait for them to turn up. As an
example of energy and push, is cited
Hon. Richard Harrison Speight-the
wide-awake Senator from the Fifth SEN
atorial District He was born i'll Edge
combe county, this State. January 9th,
1S47. His ancestry is Of the old and
well known families of the State, and
originally came from Green county. Our
subject matriculated ut the State Univer-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

\ Jealous and Popular Member of tn,
House Of Representatives.

\ Jealous and Popular Member Of the
House Of Representatives.
Success is like pyramid broad at the
base as the thronging millions that crowd
it, towering upwards. its form narrows.
Scattered along its side are the men who
have achieved more than usual promi-
inencc in the worlds affairs. At the
top are the few men who have grandiy
succeeded: their forms lit up by the
sunshine of their well earned prosperity
The citizenship of Halifax county is
among the best in the South, inasmuch
as it ranks in its midst, men Of brains,
energy and talent If the siderial fire
of true genius glows in the heart
and brain Of man, if he has mental ca
pacity, there is no eminence that he may
not attain TO. The true strength Of
Democratic institutions mainly consist
in this fact.
There exists every opportunity and ey-
cry incentive to exertion and the goals
Of ambition are nowhere SO
lofty as in this country for the
reason that the preservation Of liberty
and the conservatism of the pub
lie man who acquires lasting
reputation, must keep III view.
These facts, coupled with de-
termination TO succeed are the basis that
have shaped the career of ourself
made aud popular representative citizens,
Mr.. William +. White.
Mr. White is a native son of the old
North State having been born III Hall
fax county, Oct. 9th, 1860. He received
the rlldiments Of an education in the old
field schools Of his county and attended
Wake Forest College for a short
time. Subsequently he taught school
for Il period of two years III the public
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
SIXTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Only One County Necessary to Make
This District-And That, Pitt.
One Of the best and most productive in
the state and ably represented by
HON. f. G. JAMES.
A Polished And Cultured Gentleman
Representing The Sixth Senatorial
District


District.
As man he is trusted for his qualities
of mind and character; as a friend he IS
generous to Il fault; as a lawyer North
Carolina is proud to place his name high
ON the roll Of her distinguished attorneys.
In brief this is a summary Of the char
acteriStics Of one of our energetic and
progressive citizens, Hon. i. q. James,
the gentleman representing the Sixth
Senatorial District, composed of the up
to-date county of Pitt. Senator James
is North Carolinian by birth, and first
saw the light Of day at Hartford, Per
quimans county, just forty years ago.
His parents moved to Gainesville, this
State, a year after his birth and resided
there until he was nearly ten years of
age. In 1868, they moved to Greenvile,
Pitt county, where our subject was rear
ed and where he has since resided. His
youth was passed inlsecuring an educa-
tion obtained at the Greetyille Male
Academy and subsequently at the State
University. After completing his educa-
ton, he began the study of law under
Judge Strong Of Raleigh, and was ad-
mitted to the bar by the Supreme court
in 1890 In 1882 he was elected Mayor
of Greenville and held that position. be-
ing repeatedly reelected, unit 1892. AT
that time he was nominated and elected
to the State Senate, serving i'll the ses-
sion of 1898, and making Il record of
which any man might well be proud. In
1898 he was pressed into service again,
and compelled to run for the Senate, very
much against his wishes. After hard
fought campaign he was triumphantly
elected by majority of 400 and this in
the face of the fact that two years pre-
vious the District had given a Fusion
majority of 6S5. Senator James is an
ardent Democrat, and since reaching
his majority. has taken an active part
in every campaign, but does not claim to
be politician nor has he ever sought
political preferment While in the recent
legislative body every question OF
Importance to the people, the State
and the Democratic party was given
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HON. w. ]. NICHOLS.
An Enterprising And Progressive Mem
Der From Pitt county.

The last Legislature was composed of Il
body Of men far above the average in
telligencc usually found in such organi-
cations Among these gentlemen deserv-
ing of prominent mention i'll these pages,
both by reason of his acumen and ability
is the Hon. w. j. Nichols. the energetic
and talented young member from Pitt
county He springs from an old and
well-known family, having been born in
1874, in Pitt county. Our subject
was reared on a farm and received his
preparatory education at the schools OF
his natal county. Subsequently he attend
ed the State University, from which he
was graduated in the class of 1897 with
the degree of b. S. He taught school
at various times and in the meanwhile
directed his attention to politics. In
1898 he was nominated for the position
lie now occupies at one of the most en-
thusastic Democratic conventions ever
held at Greenville. With an adverse
majority Of 700 staring him in the face,
he made spirited race and succeeded
in being elected by a Democratic major
ity of 453 Mr.. Nichols attended to
great deal of committee work, being a
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
EDGECOMRE COUNTY.

Gods own country is Edgecombe, Il
typical county Of the Long Leaf Pine
region. 1t is traversed through its mid
die portion by Tar river, and is drain
ed by its numerous tributaries. The
soils are Enthusiastically gray loans
with a yellow to brown sub-soil and be-
longs to the region of level piney lands.
1t has 30S.306 acres of land, valued
at S1,427,52
Town lots, LOG, valued at 1897 ,O3l.
Total value of property, S3.1l0.oOi.
Cotton mills, |; hosiery, !, with l2,ooo
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
PITT COUNTY.

This county lies west of the county of
Beaufort and is penetrated by Tar river.
which is nayigable at all seasons for
light draft steamers. The soil is ex-
tremely varied, probably more so than
any other county of the Pamlico Sec
ton.
1t has 354,339 acres of land, valued
at $1,666,9S5
Town lots. 903, valued at S35S,664
Total value Of property, $3,295,6 0S.
Implement, carriage and harness fac
tories.
Vote IN 1905 Democratic, 3,224 Flu
sion, 2.799
County seat, Greenyllle.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

identified with the campaigns of 1872
and 1894, and in 1896 was elected chair
man of the Democratic Executive Com
mittee Of Edgecombe county.
In 1893 he was nominated for the
House of Representatives and after Il
red-hot compaign was elected by a ma
iority Of $500. overcoming the previous
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

member of the committees on Education;
Counties, Cities and Towns; Oysters and
Propositions and Grievances. lie is the
author Of the Vagrant bill, and the bill
to establish Bureau of immigration, in
addition to several bills concerning Pitt
county He voted for the Constitutional
Amendment. conscientiously believing 1t
to be the only path to the redemption
of North Carolina. Mr.. Nichols is
Democrat of answering integrity and is
of the Baptist faith.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

schools of his county. when he brancheu
out in the mercantile world. lie mas
quite an extensive farming and lumber
ing interest. all of which receive his per-
sonal attention.
The subject of this sketch is most pop
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

splndles. and 300 looms. Implement, bar
rel carriage and fertilizer factories.
Vote in 1898: Democratic, 1881; Fur
sion, 2,49S.
County seat. Tarboro.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

man. woman and child in Pitt county.
He is Il minister of the gospel and was
an honest and conscientious Legislator.
During the session he served on the
committees on Agriculture, Deaf and
Dumb Institution and Propositions and
Grievances.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
LLEwELLYN TRAVIS.
The Peer of Any Member of the Recent
Legislative Body, Representing
the Fourth Senatorial Dis
A Self Educated. Self-Made Man Who
Has Made An Able Record Both
as a Lawyer and Member
of the State Senate.

When out on the pathway of newspa-
per life: seeking information of value,
and rich historic lore for the thousands
of people who daily peruse this paper,
it is a true pleasure to NEXT
generous, kindly spirits, who with sun
shiny words cheer the weary traveller
on his way. Such a man is Senator
Edward Llewellyn Travis. the polished
and cultured gentleman representing the
Fourth Senatorial District. Frank in
expression, courteous III demeanor
and polished in mind. he wields an in
fiuence of rare magic character, Sena-
tor Travis is yet in the boyhood of rich
mental activity, with the promise of
many years of public usefulness
He was born of highly esteemed and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
FIFTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Which is Peopled by a Live, Energetic
Population.

And embraces the grand county Of
Edgecombe one of the garden spots of
the Old North State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
SENATORIAL DISTRICT
Is Composed of Three Prosperous
Counties.

Namely, Wilson, Nash and Franklin.
The counties are susceptible of the high
est cultivation have good schools and
many churches. They are represented
by men of intelligence and progressive
ness.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
MIR. 4. II. BARNHILL.
Senior Member of the House of Repre-
sentatives From Pitt

Mr.. II. III. Barnhill the senior member
of the House from Pitt, was nominated
because he had the confidence of every
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HON. II. S. HARRISON.
A Highly Respected Business Mau Rep
resenting The County of Halifax.

The life history of the subject of this
sketch, conspicuously instances the sure
and complete reward that awaits the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HON. HENRY A. GILLIAN.

One of the Able and Wide Awake Rep
resentatives From Edgecombe County.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

$647,107. Total value of property, 49,
734,25T.
lotion mills, /, knitting mills, /, with
l2,U96 spindles and $40 looms.
Saddle. carriage and harness factories
Vote in 1898; Democratic, 1854; Flu
sion. 2,6I7
County seat, Halifax.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07

Especial to Virginian- Pilot.>

Especial to Virginian- Pilot.>
Edenton. n. c., May Cat recent
neeting Of the newly elected Town
;ouncilmen they appointed Mayor John
:. Bond. Mayor; Mr. II. NJ. Small.
Treasurer. and Mr.. ]. II. Robertson,
Chief of Police.
Ms. ]. W. Branning returned yester-
day from Philadelphia.
Nj. G.. a. SCHNEIDER, who will superin-
teri the erection OF the building to be
bu1 by the government over at Penn
brdk. 10 be used as fish culture sta
ito; is at the Bay View.
NJ. j. y. Wilkerson. of Belhaven, is
in bwn this morning on business; also
MI NJ. Mijette, of Columbia.
l.. White & Co. have opened a
mat market in connection with their
net stock OF groceries, etc.
The carpenters have about completed
the recairs on DR.. billiards. store. on
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07
IL MlsrFOR ID.
Especial to vlrginian-Pllot.,

Especial to Virgnian- Pilot.)
Hartford, n. c.. May 6.-Newby G.
CO. are adding system of gas lights
to their store.
Mr.. w. A. Holly Is visiting his friends
after u course ut Norfolk business
college.
The butchers are preparing for sum
mer.
Mr.. ]. r. Saunders has made some
improvements to his store in the wa
of Il good coat OF whitewash.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07
A CAREER or CRIME.

{ Sheriff B. r. Lee. of Euncombc coun-
y. brought to the State prison yes ter
lay one Boney j. Johnston. Johns ton
but 10 years old, and yet this is HE
bird term in the pen. His sentence
his time is for term Of 10 years lie
) one OF the hardest criminals to re-
ain in the State, according to the re-
ord. He cut his way out of n stecl
ell with barlow knife on one occasion
md escaped When taken from jail
his time a saw was found in his shoe.
escaped CONNECTS RECAPTURED
"A man was sent on yesterday to
;outh Carolina to bring back John
tush TO the State prison. Rush es-
'aped from the prison in August, 1897,
nd has been at large ever since.
Day before yesterday another con-
let. Frank Rush. was recaptured al,
authorization. He had escaped from
ne penitentiary in 1889, and was
rought back after ten years of liberty
0 serve out his old sentence.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07
ELIZABETH CITY.
News From the Metropolis of the
Sound Region.
ssispIaccd Brick Found I'm II Store
Death OF Mrs. J. II. Pm,nnr-Boom
I'm Mouscbuitding- pcraonaI and
General.
Especial to Vlrginian-PNot.)

Elizabeth City. N. c., May G.-Mr. c.
L. Little has gone to Iarboro and ad-
jaccnt points in the interest of The
North Carolina New Light Company,
which is putting in a large number OF
lights in their territory.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07

Broad street. and 1t will soon be in con-
dition to be occupied.
The vegetable wagons are now MAX
ing daily trips through town. which is
quite convenience to the housekeepers.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07

Well offer during this hour n
lot of Mems Silk Gartcrs-Br.yh-
ton style. which sell ut l5c. g. r
pair. Tor ........... 80. 49,. ~ /e y.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07
A MISPLACED BRicK.

This morning. when Mr.. II. Lavcn.
stein came down to his store on Poin>
dexter street, he found half brick In
his show window. it having been thrown
through the large plate glass during
the night by some thief for the purpose
Of stealing. He evidently missed his
aim by casting the brick a little too
high and to one side, and could not
reach some of the most valuable goods
displayed in the window lie succeed,
cd. however. in getting about eight or
ten dollars worth. Che glass cost about
~.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07

Lot of Toys Shirt Wa!sts-in
splendid assortment Of good wear
ing patterns worth Sc TOO
this hour 800. ........ ....... ~
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07

Lot OF Mems Fine Madras Shirts
with separate link cuffs-in Il vari-
ETY. oil the very hardsomest pat
terms you ever saw-Such sh' r,s
usually sci at SIS and $50 SOr
during this hour your choices ON.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07

Lot OF Mems Crash Pants-so
popular for summer wear-very
well made-worth sl.0o-for 400
thls hour ......... $3.50. $500. TN.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07
Following values to go between
1 4 and IL.

Lot OF Boys Double breasted
Suits made OF good wearing ma
tcr!nls-in neat SerViccable
patterns worth Sl.5o, will 40 ooc
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07
DEATH, or MRS. PALMER.

Mrs. j. i. Palmer. who has been re-
ported i'll for the last few days, passed
away this morning about o'clock. Her
llttlc infant died yesterday evening.
The stricken family has the sympathy
Of the community. especially her be,
reaved mother. Mrs. T.. j. Shepherd.
who is so sOrely grievcd over the death
OF her only daughter, who seemed TO
be her t. Il.
Mr.. =. II. Sanderson has again ell.
tered the service Of the dry goods firm
of McCabe K Grice
BOOM IN HOUSEBUILDING.
Tho carpenters and brick masons
are the busiest people in town al this
Tine. There arc thirty-O odd houses In
the course of construction. The main
contractors are kept very busy going
from house to house experimenting the
different forces.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Mr. Isaac Salomonsly, having spent
a few days III town, returned 10 his
home in Norfolk to-day.
Mrs. Jas. II. Aydlett, OF Sawyer &
Ayd!ett, made dying trip 10 HEREFORD
yesterday.
a line shower of rain last night laid
me dust and made it inucn more COM
Portable to-day, ana gave Mir. Williams.
the street. sprinkler, an opportunity to
res; his horses ana fill his water tanks
NJ. H. O. Preyer and others cold to
y. j. Harris and 4. l.. Snowden a LOT
in pryortown yesterday for SO
The Naval Reserves were out on
dress parade yesterday evening, accom-
panied with the a. T. brass band. They
paradcd the principal streets OF the
town and gave a public drill on the
courthouse lawn.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07
Following values to go between
z and 3.

During this hour we'll offer lot
of BOYS Washable Blouse Suits
slightly soiled-made OF linen crash
and Ealvtea cloth which COo
were sold At s. and $3.50. for ~.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07

Shirts and Drawers. in plain and
fancy shades-wor-h 39c.. this TOO
hour for 1900. ........ $50. ~.
Lot OF Mems While Unlaundorod
Shirts. with dcublc la X and front
Patent gussets ana stays SOC
ooc. Waite Tor ........... ....... Ii ~.
Chldgen's Fast Blacl, uosc-with
hish spl!ced heels a.d double soles
just ~ good as any YOU
ever bought for i5c.. for This i've
regularly sell at l5c. per
dozen. VIII 90 during this SaLc
HOur AT ...-...... $500. $3.50. w ~
Lot of Boys Crash Knee Pants
Just right for summer wear 20 save
the better t;armcnts-ncver sold for
ICED 'r ahis i hour T for be OF. l2HC.
LIT of Boys' zinc Atwood Chcv-
lot and Cashmere Knee Pants
plain blue and fancy pattcrns-odds
and ends OF regular lots which we
sold at zoe. and 500 pair dOo
will he offered Tor ...... 800. TISs
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07
SWEET CHALYBEATE SPRINGS,
ALLECHANY COUNTY. VA.

This entire property has been purchased,
by MIR. CARTER BRANTON HUNTER
OF West Virginia. who proposes making
many improvements and Notwithstanding
the hotel and cottages throughoW Ths
management OF the hotel Will be contsn-
ued under Mr.. b. +. EAKLE who has
for the past three years operated II 81,
successfully.
These charming springs are situated In
lovely valley, enscorced in tho back
bone OF the Alieghanies. at an elevator
OF 1900 feet, in the midst OF the "Sprinms
Resicn" of Virginia. AMI only n.ne miles
from Aileshany S.ation--the highest point
on the Chesapeake and Ohio railway. nv
water in this country: none better in tbe
world: elegant bath pools. Beef and NUT
ton supplied from tho fnest bile-grass
the garden OF this ncted property. Rates
moderate. For further particulars write
b. L. EAKI.t;, JR..
apl-im Manager.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07

Mems Balhrigsan Underwear.
shirts and Drawers. in plain and
fancy shade s-wor-h 39c.. this TOO
ncur for ....... ... ~.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07

Lot of Boys Neglicec Shirts with
attached collars and cuffs--very
very pretty and attractive
ISr ems. 'ee, grade 39c
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07
Norfolk Iron Works,
GEO. W. DUYAL 6 CO.

NO. Is WATER STREET. NORFOLK.
ENGINES. BOILERS. sAwMIL1. and
all kinds or machinery OF the most inn
shortest notice. Particular attention to
steamboat work. DUVALS PATENT
ROLLER TUBE FERRULES are tho
only perfect remedy for leaky boiler
tubes. They can be inserted In few
minutes by any engineer. and are war
ranted to stop leaks
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07

Mems Fine Quality Muslin Night
Shirts guaranteed fast color
French embroidery down front
made flll and layge-worth a ~
75c. ana $l.oD-this hour 49,. ~
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07

Mems Peppcrcll Jean Drawers
made with Banjo Seat--seams
nicely finished. S?c. Value Otc
Tor ....... ...... ........ & ~.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07

Lot OF Mems Fancy Marse!lles-
Nes,s-ycu know how fashionable
they are--most of 'em sold for 0Oc
N51 and Si.75-thts hour 80. SIS.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07
Following values 10 60 between

Children's Silk Windsor Ties tn
large assortment OF PIGGY pat. ANS
the Poe. kind every whe-e - -
this hour . .. x ~.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-07

Mems Good wearing Overalis-
made OF best blue den.n-wi.
without apgons--G5c. value =
this hour ... ~ II ~