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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

grades of tea, such as come from China
and Japan. Before the civil war. the
then United States Commissioner of
Agriculture began experiments in tea
culture, and the trees there planted still
flourish, and some is annually produced.
The possibilities is this direction pre-
sent opportunities for future successful
work.
Fayetteville, the county seat, Is
situated at the head of steamboat nayi-
CATION on the Cape Fear river, 40 miles
by water above Wilmington. Its posi-
ton. both with relation to the seaport
of Wilmington and to the interior, gave
il an early and very great Importance,
and after the Revolutionary war 1t be-
came the chief receiving and distributing
point for a greater number of the inte-
rior towns and counties 1t lost much
Of its Importance by the construction of
railroads, which largely diverted its traf-
fc to other points, by enlarging the
operations of its business. which it was
enabled to do by the addition Of naval
stores to the subject of its business, and
by the constructions of several railroads.
1t is rapidly regaining what it had lost.
Ii now has the Cape Fear and Yadkin
Valley road. extending from Mt. Airy, III
Surry county, passing through Green's
boro and terminating at Wilmington,
with Il branch from Fayetteville to Ben
nettsvillc. $. c., total of upwards of
325 miles. In addition to this the Coast
Line system has completed its shortcut
from Wilson n. c.. to Florence, S. c.,
thus shortening the distance between
North and South on this great highway
of travel, by sixty miles.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HON. ARCHIBALD A HICKS.

To say that the Senate of 1899 was
composed of some of the ablest men the
State has ever produced would be only TO
repete what thousands of the people of
the Old North State have said, and
il is a great pleasure to Gull leaflets
from the life history of one of the most
distinguished members of that body,
Hon. Archibald A. Hicks. He is ma
tive of this State and first saw the light
of day September 8. 1892, four miles
from the historic old town of Oxford in
Granville county.
His early life was passed on the farm,
and in receiving his education at 1adkin
College
He chose law as profession and was
admitted to the bar September -, 1887,
and mt once began active practice ut
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HON. GUILBERT b. PATTERSON.
A Distinguished Lawyer and Represen-
tative of Robson County.

Prominent among the young attorneys
Of the North Carolina Bar. and upon
whose shoulders must fail his part OF
the support of the high standard the
older lights have made, is Mr.. Guilbert
Il. Patterson. He is a North Carolinian
by birth, being born in Richmond county,
May 80 1863. He springs from an old
and distinguished family who nave re-
sided in this section for generations
past Our subjects boyhood days Were
passed in securing an education at the
High School of Laurinburg, grad
uating at the University of North Caro-
lima in 1886. Upon completing his ed
ucation he passed three years OF his ime
teaching school, one year at Laurirbnrg
and two at Elizabeth City. Subseoilent-
ly he studied law under the late Dr. Man
ming at Chapel Hill receiving his license
to practice in 1890. He Immediately
branched out in his chosen profession
locating at MaXton where he Enjoys
lucrative practice.
In the last election the people Of Dsobe-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HON. DAVID c. ALLEN,
The Popular Gentleman Representing
Columbus County.

The liberal and progressive representa-
tive from Columbus county, is a North
Carolinian by birth, and first saw the
light of day in Bladen county, August
18th, 1884.
He received liberal education in the
schools at Wilmington and Chapel Hill
subsequently in 1856 he was admitted
to the bar at Wilmington. When the
war broke out between the States, true
to the land of his birth, he raised a COM
pany of men in Brunswick county known
as Company &C. of the Thirtieth North
Carolina troops, infantry, and went to
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HON. j. S. OLIVER.
One of the Able and Gentlemanly Repre-
seangtives From Robson County.

searfystfves From Robson County.
Representative Oliver was a member
whose well expressed views never failed
to establish well the position he assumed
for any bill before the House Carefully
and conscientiously he attended to the
duties before him. losing sight of his per-
sonal interests, serving his constituents
faithfully and efficiently. He took spe-
cial interest in the passage of the school
law and in carrying out his pledges made
during the campaign.
He was born on the farm on which he
aow lives, August 9th, 1855, being the
Youngest son<of the late William q. and
Civil s. Oliver. His education began in.
the neighborhood schools and was con-
tinued with more or less regularity until
1873 when he left college. having COM
pleted the course for the sophomore class
at Trinity College, standing among the
first in a large class, and enjoying the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

chief vocation in life has been that Of
farming and civil engineering.
He has served the people of his county
as county surveyor, register Of deeds,
county commissioner, and as a member
of the board of education. When can
didates were being selected for that mem
orable campaign of 1898 he was nomi-
mated by the Democrats to wage the
fight for white Supremacy" and
elected by 1913 majority.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Oxford, this State, where he continues
to the present day, being numbered
among the best attorneys of Granville
county and the senior member of the well
known firm of Hicks x Minor In 1892
he was elected mayor of Oxford and his
record was such that in '93 he was re-
elected. In '9S he was urged by the
people to accept the candidacy for the
State Senate which he accepted and af-
ter Il hard fight for Democracy and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HON. w. l.. WILLIAMS.
Who Looks After the Interests of the
Sixteenth Senatorial District.

lit is striking feature of humanity
to feel a certain admiration for the man
who attained success by virtue of his
personal efforts and coming III the cata-
logue of successful men is Senator w.
l.. Williams the Wide-awake gentleman
representing the Sixteenth Senatorial
District The Senator was born in Cum
berland county, about fifty years ago and
springs from an old and distinguished
family well-known throughout the State.
He is the great-grandson of Patsy
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

judiciary, Educational and Penal In
stitutes. In conclusion we wish to add
that Mr. Patterson is sterling Demo-
crat having been a member of the State
Democratic Executive committee for his
county for the last -four years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

nominated Mr.. Lyon. 1t was a popular
and just thing to do. Mr.. Lyon enjoyed
the confidence of all the jeople and his
name was tower of strength to the
ticket. During the session Mr.. Lyon
served on the important committees of
Finance, Public Roads, Agriculture and
other committees, and was justly regard
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

ed one of the safest men in the House.
His votes were right-and have always
been approved by his constituents. SUCH
men as Mr.. Lyon make the States safest
legislators.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

son county honored Mr. Patterson by
electing him to the Legislature by the
phenomenal majority of $40.
MIR. Patterson is author of numerous
bills, most prominent among which are
bills pertaining TO the schools of his
county He has taken great interest
in committee work serving with distipc-
ton on committees of Deaf and Dumb
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
18TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT

Represented by an Able Body of Men.
This District is made up of the fol-
lowing counties: Caswell. Alamance,
Orange and Durham and was represent
ed by as good men as were to be found
in the two houses.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
robson COUNTY.

The soils of Robson county are mainly
those of the ordinary level piny woods,
but there are belts of gum and cypress
swamp along nearly all Of its water
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HON. G. 4. WHITEFIELD.

The gentleman who represented Per-
son county in the lower house Of the
General Assembly of 1899 was born in
that county in 1859. Mr.. Whitefeld
has been lifelong Democrat, and his
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HON. H. Med. ROBINSON.
Representing Cumberland County.

Was born in Fayetteville, May Sth,
1860. and comes from an old and dis
tinguished family of that section. He
was educated at Bingham High School,
where for four years he took first honors.
Subsequently he completed his education
at the University of Virginia Began the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HON. G. w. BRYAN.
Granville's Capable and Popular Young
Representative.

Representative.
This young gentleman one of the best
members of the House, served his first
term at the session of 1899 He made
an excellent record, casting his vote
every time to carry out the party pledges
and to uphold what was right. He did
not consume much time in public speak
ing, but there was no member more
faithful and intelligent. An examination
of his votes will show that he made no
mistakes. Mr.. Bryan served ON the fol-
low important committees: Education,
Corporations, Appropriations, Military
Affairs and Internal improvements.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

10 1897. this gentleman was elected
~ &AS Rouse from Granville county, but
tAE, urffair partisan body denied nm
,ne scat to which he had justly been
elected and awarded it to negro. The
Democracy of Granville in 1898 deter
mined to right that wrong, and re-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

ing Cumberland county in 1898, being a
popular candidate before the people. He
was safe, prudent and attentive legis-
lator, and his cause is such as his con-
stituents will approve. Mr.. Ray served
on the Committee on Appropriations
Agriculture and Public Roads and
Turnpikes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
SEVENTEENTH SENATORIAL DIS
TRICT.
A Progressive People and a Fertile
Section.

COMPOSED of the counties Of Granville
and Person. two of the best counties III
the State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
SIXTEENTH SENATORIAL DIS
TRICT
A Fertile and Progressive Section of the
State.

This District embraces but one county,
Cumberland, hut this county is one of
the best i'll the State. 1t is represented
by the following gentleman;
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HON. d, ]. RAY.

A Safe Legislator From the County of
Cumberland.
This gentleman did not speak often
during the session of the House, but he
always spoke to the point lie was
an earnest advocate of strict economy
and sought in every way to secure it..
Mr.. Ray was strong factor in redeem
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

His election Illustrated There is Ret
ribution in History"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03

en- with an attack of the grip and was for
nearly three months confined to his home.
From this attack he rallied finally, but
never fully regained his former strength.
OF late he had appeared to be in fair
health and during the winter was not con-
fined to his home except by the bad wealth
er. His trembling walk showed the weak
ness Of the body. He had complained of
nothing save his weakness, and there was
nothing to indicate anything dangerous in
his condition.
In the death of Richard j. Oglesby the
State of Illinois loses one of the last of the
gre up of great men who took so prominent
a part in the political affairs of the State
during and Immediately after the civil
war. Like Yates, the great war Gov
err of I'll : State, and like Beveridgs and
Palmer he had himself borne arms In the
service of the Union and had done in the
field under Grant the work that Lincoln
was designing at Washington. His war
record was conspicuously brilliant and he
left the field, wounded and unfit for fur
ther service, with the rank of major gem
eral. His eligibility for the post Of Gov
ernor was instantly recognized. 1t was
his deserved distinction to be elected Gov
ernor three times, in 1864, again in 1872
and again in 1884, although he resigned
at the beginning of his second term in or
der to accept seat in the United States
Senate.
Gov. Oglesby's record was one in which
his State may justly take pride. He was
man of sterling integrity, solid Judgment
and considerable acuteness of perception.
He was an earnest follower Of the party,
but kept his own independent judgment
upon pending issues. The regret which
must be felt at his death will be softened
by the recognition of the fact that his long
life was we'll rounded witi useful activi-
ties on behalf of State and nation. He
was one Of the men whose life and
achievements have added to the reputation
and honor of Illinois.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
notes af Current Events.

Four generations Of the descendants OF
Robert Slater Of Northwich, England. are
alive and well.
On rainy dsys Gov. Roosevelt still dons
the old sombrero which he wore at San
tiago and San Juan.
Charles Dudley Warner had just com.
pleted his new novel. THAT Fortune, .
before his present illness.
Chicopee. Mass. which had population
OF 1900 In 1890 is the only city In that
State which is without newspaper, eth
er daily or weekly.
Senator Carter of Montana says that
President Mckinley intends TO visit the
Western States in July next, taking in the
Yellowstone Park.
Artist Iehn Peixoto has been commits
stoned by the art committee OF the Chi.
cago Union League Club to paint por.
trait of President Mckinley.
OF the 100000 gallons Of brandy pro-
duced In the United States last year, Cal.
ifornis alone contributed 2,3S7, 1856. yir.
ginia I05, ,115, Kentucky 66,1T4.
A prominent diplomat in Washington,
discussing the peace conference at The
Hague, says that each days news makes
war between European powers more
probable.
Acting Secretary OF the Navy Allen has
received letter from the manager Of the
Neptune CSI, 2any, the Swedish wrecking
corporation. asaouncing that il is not pos
sible to raise and repair the vessels Of
Cervera's feet, sunk near Santiago. Cuba.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
STORM IN IOWA.
Soldier iyer Valley Is Swept and
E-y~raI TJvea T.naf


Soldier iyer Valley Is Swept and
Several Lives Lost.
The Soldier river valley in the counties
Of Crawford and Monona, Iowa, was
swept by tornado about midnight, the
severest ever known in the devastated sec
ton. The list of killed and injured is
long, while the property damage is large.
Dozens OF people scattered throughout
the prosperous farming country Of the Sol
der river valley were hurt more or less
by flying debris.
Great quantities of dirt were scooped
up md carried along with the force Of
gunshot. The path Of the twister was
nearly mile wide, and Is as clearly de-
fined from its entrance into Monona
County along the winding course Of the
Soldier river for a distance Of twenty
miles, as II cut out by an army Of men
with modern machinery and scoop shovels.
Trees two feet thick were twisted off by
the hundreds and in many cases pulled up
by the roots and carried miles away. In
some cases many trees are found away
out of the twister's course, piled high with
other debris dropped by the wind and all
torn into million splinters.
The large residence Of George Furne
was the first building of Importance de-
stroyed. 1t was right Ii The center Of the
cyclones track. The house was cut to
pieces like so much kindlfhg wood. The
! five daughters were found in as many diff
ferent places after the storm had passed
by their father, who was himself badly
hurt. The mother was not found until
daylight. She lay beneath some of the
debris of her ruined home. A fence rail
was forced through her body. She lived
several hours despite her awful wounds.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
FILIPINO ARMY IN A PANIC.

Deadly volley scatters Agps1a1do's
Troops in Every Direction.
Gen. MacArthur's division crossed the
Rio Grande Thursday and advanced on
Apalit, completely routing the fower Of
the Filipino army.
The Filipinos were very strongly in
trenched on the river bank, near both sides
of the railroad bridge. Gen. Wheaton
sent COL Funston across, with two COM
panies of the Twentieth Kansas regiment,
couple of privates swimming the swift
stream with a rope, under a calling fire,
for the purpose Of guiding the raft The
men crossed in squads of twenty and at
tackled the left flank of the natives, who
scuttled like rabbits into covered ways and
trenches. The rest Of the regiment was
compelled to cross the bridge in single file
along the stringers. All the woodwork
and much of the ironwork had been re-
moved. The First Montana regiment fol-
lowed the Kansans across the bridge
The First Nebraska regiment, acting as
reserve, attacked the natives in three
lines OF trenches, driving them out, killing
sixteen and wounding many
In the meantime a large body of Fill
pinos, estimated at no fewer than 3,000
led by Gen Antonio Luna ON a black
charger, evidently coming to re-enforce
the insurgents who were engaged with the
Nebraskans, appeared in the open field
about two miles to the left. Emerging
from the jungle, the natives formed an
open skirmish line nearly two miles in
length, with very thick reserves behind
They then advanced at double quick until
they were about 1900 yards from the
American line, when Gen. Wheaton or
dered his troops to fire.
The natives, who were evidently un-
aware that the Americans had crossed the
river. broke and ran in the direction Of
Macabele. The other Filipinos fed to-
ward Apalit station.
The heat Ia the early part of the after
noon was terrific, but drenching thun-
derstorm, which cane later, greatly re-
freshed the Americans.
Most of the natives fled to Apalit sta
ton. where two trains were awaiting
them. They left hurriedly. presumably
for San Fernando. The towns of San
vincente and Apalit were simultaneously
burned and evacuated by the natives.
Twenty prisoners were captured. includ-
ing Spaniard.
The lighting lasted from noon until
O'Clock. The American loss is one man of
the Montana regiment killed and three
officers and six men wounded
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
Teregranhic Rrevities.

The English Government is making a
strenuous effort to stamp out rabies in
the British Islands.
Pigs fed upr- cows milk at the Ohio
Agricultural Statsoc were found to have
developed bed cases sf tuberculosis.
1t is announced That tae Spanish minis
ter of marine win submit to the Cortes a
bill for the construction of zen ironclads.
Surgeon General Van Eeypen of the
navy says all reports from Manila show
that Admiral Dewey's health is excellent.
PARTS, believed to be the last YagSi In
dian in California, is dead. de was los
years old. according to the record kept in
pioneer days.
The Arkansas law which requires men
to pay the debts contracted by their
wives before marriage has been declared
valid by the Supreme Court OF that State.
Jefferson, the actor, is a firm believer
that man must be sick once In ten years
His own experience goes to bear out this
idea. Since 1860 ae has been i'll every
tenth year.
At San Francisco the other day Evan
gelist Moody delivered an address urging
thai more kindness be shown to criminals.
While be was talking a thief broke into
the building and stole his overcoat.
The Tennessee Legislature has passed
bill making all contracts entered into in
Tennessee hereafter payable in any legal
tender. The bill was so amended as to
exempt contracts already In existence.
The funeral OF the scldiers who died in
Cuba, whose remaiEs { re being brought
to the United States for final interment
in Arlingfsa cemetery, VIII be the most
impressive seen in Washington since the
civil war.
II Is said in Washington that the vi
low journals have planned to develop the
Niles presidential boom By initiatinS an
attack on President Mckinley and Sen
aror Hanna in connection with the beef
contracts for the army. en-
At meeting OF representatives Of tbe
leading fire insurance companies Of fhe
United States. held in New York, rt.so-
luton was unanimously adopted dec.sr-
ing that the companies viii not resume
business IN Arkansas until the State
ceases to interfere with the conduct Of
their business
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
GERMANY MAKES PROTEST.
Takee Official Cognizance of Captain
CorhIan,s Speech.

TakeS 0fhClaI lCHUiLauCG oi &dpLalH
Cogh1an's Speech.
The German Government has entered p
formal protest against the language used
by Captain CoghIan of the Raleigh at the
Union League Club banquet in New York.
The protest was lodged with Secretary
Hay through the German ambassador,
Mr., Won Helleben. Secretary Hay replied
that the language appeared to lave been
used 1t dinner in club and so could not
be regarded as an official or public utter
anee in the sense that would warrant the
state Department in acting. However,
the Navy Department was fully compe-
tent 10 take such action as the case seemed
TO require
The German ambassador appeared at
the State Department Monday for the
nur,sose of making further representations
Ia Secretary Hay touching the conduct Of
Captain Coghlan. so that the utterances
If captain Coghlan at the Army and
Navy Club, as published in Sunday morn
ing's papers, were regarded as an addi-
,ional offense. An effort was made to as
certain whether the United States Gov
ernmenf intended to do anything officially
III view Of subsequent developments IN the
case.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1899-05-03
TWENTY DEAD AT NEwrowN.
Entire Eastern Half of the Town Cou-
pietely Demolished.

pfetely Demolished.
Reports Friday morning from Newtown.
Mo-, which was visited by the terrible
cyclone. were that twenty persons had
been killed and between thirty and forty
injured.
The entire eastern half OF the town was
destroyed The path of the storm was
about 600 or 600 feet wide, and hardly a
dwelling in its course escaped. Frame
houses were lifted from their foundations
and crushed Ike eggshells. The more sub
stantial buildings were partly wrecked,
and half a hundred people at least are
homeless. The storm blew down the tele-
graph wires III and about the city and
washed away the bridge over Medicine
creek, a small stream just south Of the
town.
Al terrific electrical storm followed the
tornado, and the excitement was intense.
Women and children raa about the streets
shrieking for their parents and loved ones,
eaid men searched the ruins IN the drench.
ing rain. hoping IL locate the bodies Of vic
tins. Houses or survivors were thrown
open tc those who were rendered home
less. and everything possible was done e
care for the injured. Fully one third q
the business portion Of the city vas de'
stroyed.