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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-12

in the State would be guaranteed the
right to vote under 'the son or grand
son" provision, which we believe would
be upheld in the Federal Supreme Court.
It is reasonably certain that it would
be in operation several years. IF, how
ever. the courts should declare the ''son
and grandson" clause unconstitutional,
there would then remain the under
standing" clause which in Mississippi
has operated to secure the uninterrupted
exercise of the elective franchise to those
white voters who are not learned in the
books -
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-12
MIR. eCLARKSON'S TEXTILE
SCHOOL BILL.
Charlotte Observer.

SudIloltc OUSeINeT-
We published yesterday the text of a
bill introduced in the lower house of
the Legislature Monday by Representa-
tive Clarkson. of Mecklenburg, provid-
ing for the establishment of textile
school somewhere in the State. The esti-
mated cost of a building, and its equip
ment for this purpose. is $4,000, of
which the State is asked to give half,
the locality where the school is estab-
lished TO give the other half. The meas
ure is meritorious one and deserves to
pass. We say this with full knowledge
of the fact that economy is, and prop
erly so, the watchword of the hour. But
there is an economy that tends to pow
erty. The textile manufacturing interest
in North Carolina is growing rapidly and
gratfyingly because the
State cannot become rich and great by
the pursuit of agriculture alone, though
this will for many years to come be our
principal avocation. But as manufa cto-
ries increase there will increase the need
of trained hands and minds to direct and
operate them, and the fact that we had
these would stimulate interest in this
line of activity. In this matter we are
behind our neighboring States of South
Carolina. Georgia and Alabama, each
of which has its textile school or school
of technology. A State as progressive as
North Carolina has recently become
should not be willing to longer occupy this
secondary position, and $4,000 is really
very little money to ask the State TO
invest in such an institution. This
amount or more can be saved on the ex-
pense of the session of the Legislature
alone. We hope this measure will COM
mand the favor it deserves, in which case
it can he easily steered through both
houses Of the General Assembly.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-12

We throw out these suggestions for
the consideration of those who are study
ing how best to solve the most difficult
problem that has been presented to the
people of North Carolina in the history
of the State. 1t is to be hoped that the
thoughtful citizens of the State, particu-
larry the members of the bar, will dis
cuss the various suggestions and plans,
and give the legislators the benefit Of
their investigation and matured opin-
ions
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-12
BETTER THAN AN AESOP FABLE

The New Haven correspondent of the
New York Evening Post has given the
dearest view of McKinley's policy to-
wards the Philippines that has yet ap-
peared. 1t is after the style Of Aesop,
but is an Improvement upon Aesop's best:
"a charitable constructor, moved to
compassion by the plaintive outcries of a
succulent goat, interfered to rescue him
from the clutches of blood-thirsty tiger.
The tiger being of naughty and ancient
lineage, resisted fercely, although, by
reason of the nfirmities of extreme old
age. his teeth and claws could inlet lit
tie damage. During the struggle the goat
was filed with gratitude. Afterward the
boa-constrictor was filed with goat.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-12

DIR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP will
prove n quick and sure cure for Group.
Mothers. when your children are attacked
with that dreadful disease, you can de-
pend on this marvellous remedy. 1t never
fails to cure at once. Price 25c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-12
SPIRIT Of Iht PRESS
MCKINLEY AS NAPOLEON.

Springfield Republican.
1t appears after all to have been
''pincheck Napoleon" whom the Presi-
dent has so long resembled.
Senator Hoar's scale seems to run
something like this: Napoleon; Napoleon
lie petit; Napoleon lie plus petit.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-12

The Republican caucus wishes ii
hadn't expelled Isaac Smith. 1t didn't
know the expulsion resolution was
loaded.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-12
TO FULFILL EVERY PLEDGE.

Winston Sentinel
The advice of the white people of the
State to the legislators may be summed
up i'll these words: Stand by the Demo
cratic platform and the pledges made
on the stump last fall. 1t looks, too. as
if this is just what the representatives
are doing and will continue to do.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-12

And now we are to have wire trust
that win bind us all hand and foot. How
much longer will the people submit To
unlawful robberies by these organized
thieves?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-12
TO RESTRICT SUFFRAGE-BOT
!. THE LOUISIANA AND MISSISS-
IPPI PLAN NIGHT BE USED.

The sentiment of the State is practi-
cally unanimous in favor of Constltu-
tional amendment restricting suffrage,
and almost as unanimous that the Louis
lana plan is the one that is most prac
teal. most feasible and most suited to
the needs of this State Mr.. Winston's
bill incorporates it's provisions with GER
tain changes that have commended
themselves to him.
- There is but one objection to the
Louisiana plan from any quarter. And
that is that it has never been tested and
is therefore open to the objection that il
we should adopt it the Supreme court
might declare it unconstitutional. We
have all along felt the weight of that
criticism, fbut have rested in the faith
that the eminent leaders of the bar in
Louisiana, who gave it long and serious
consideration before pronouncing 1t con-
stitutional, would be upheld by the Fed
eral Supreme Court. Their opinion is
concurred in by some of the first lawyers
in North Carolina.
The Supreme Court would not have
upheld the Mississippi constitution fif-
teen years ago. The sentiment in favor
of restricting ignorant suffrage has
grown since the Mississippi decision, and
the annexation of Hawaii and the Phil
ippines has greatly accelerated the move
ment to confine suffrage TO the white
race and only to those of other races
who have shown themselves capable of
exercising suffrage inteligently.
+ But, however strong the argument in
favor of the constitutionality of the
Louisiana plan, there is doubt whether
it would be upheld. 1t doubt that
should give pause to those who believe
it the ideal plan. In view of the doubts.
the plan should be so protected as to
make sure that if the courts annul it.
there still remain provisions for re-
stricting the suffrage of the mass of
ignorant negro voters. The issue is too
momentous for us to take any chance
as to constitutionality that forethought
and prudence can avert, and we feel sure
that the very able joint committee
charged with drafting the amendment
will shape it in such way as to make
it as perfect as human wisdom can
frame it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-12

The Louisiana plan is the only self
executing plan. The others all depend
upon the action of poll-holders and regis
trars to protect the unlearned white man
in his ballot. The Louisiana plan pro-
tects him in the organic law of the
State making certain that no officer can
deprive him of the elective franchise.
That is the central idea that must run
through the amendment submitted by
this Legislature. 1t is the cornerstone
upon which any enduring structure can
be built.
If the Louisiana plan should be de-
Cleared unconstitutional, why not make
provision in the amendment to still have
the Mississippi plan so that the purpose
of restricting suffrage shall not fail, even
if the worst fears are realized? What is
the objection to embodying the provis-
ions of both the Louisiana and Mississ-
ippi plans into our Constitutional amend
ment? The amendment would then en-
brace these requirements:
No person shall vote unless he owns
$500 worth of property, or "be able to
read any section of the Constitution of
this State; or he shall be able to IN
DERSTAND THE SAME WHEN
READ TO HIM, OR GIVE A REA-
SONABLE INTERPRETATION
THEREOF; shall have paid on or
before the first day of February of the
year in which he shall offer to vote, all
taxes which may have been legally re-
quired of him, and which he has had an
opportunity of paying, according to law,
for the two preceding years, and who
shall produce to the officers holding the
election satisfactory evidence that he
has paid said taxes, PROVIDED thai
mo male person who was on January
LIST, 1867, or at any date prior thereto
entitled to vote under the Constitution
or statutes of any State of the United
| States wherein he then resided, and III
son or grandson of any such person not
less than twenty-one years of age al
| the date of the adoption of this Consti
tuition, and no male person of foreign
| birth, who was naturaiiZed prior to the
| first day Of January, 1898, shall be de-
| MED the right to register and vote i'll
| this State by reason Of his failure to pos
sess the educational or property quail
fieations prescribed by this Constitu
| ton"
| 1T will be observed that substantially
! the above is the Louisiana law, with
| the addition of the UNDERSTAND
ING" clause in the Mississippi Constitp
| ton. If in its wisdom the General As
| sembly shall embody the above require
ments into its carefully drawn amend
ment, it is believed that it will stand
the tests of all attacks from all sources
| Under it's operations all the white voter.
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-25
NORFOLK LOCAL NEWS.
Continued from Page Five
THE KINGS DAUGHTERS.
INTERESTING MEETING OF THE
CITY UNION

The City Union of the Kings Daugh-
tiers held it's mid-winter mass meeting
at Epworth Church at D. m. yester-
day. The devotional exercises were
conducted by Mrs. Hope, chairman of
the committee. The ladies were greatly
encouraged by the large attendance.
The report of the treasurer, Mrs. Will
loushby Cooke, showed q balance on
hand of s205.O4.
The report of the Nurse Committee
through It's chairman. Mrs. Caldwell
aaroy, showed the total number of
visits made by the nurse from Decem-
Der LIST to date to be 6S4
Inc reports from the various commit
tees demonstrated that the ladies we're
actively at work. Each circle of the
fourteen comprising the city union re-
ported on their several lines Of work.
one circle Is giving n young lady
BUSINESS education to help her in the
maintenance of a large family of broth
ers ana sisters. Another circle is sup
porting an old lady. One helps to sup
port q cot at the Norfolk Protestant
hospital: But ali are putting forth a
united effort to sustain the city union,
nurse.
IT,,
most interesting account of her work
during one week.
me Heipful Circle. through its leader
MRS. Robert w. Lamb, presented to tho
CITY union a gavel which will ALWAYS he
most highly priced for its peculiarly
interesting history. The handle is made
OF CEDAR from the bedstead of Admiral
Cervera. on the Maria Teresa. ,The
Inaiiet Is of oak from the dining table
OF the officers mesa of the Cristobal
Colon. The Maltese Cross. with the
letters l. II. N. engraven thereon. the
peculiar ,ssa a; insignia of the Kings Daugh-
ters. Is made from silver coin. bat
tered and burned. which was taken
from the Almirante Oquendo-the whole
n,o,i friend who visited the wrecks
ana ana whose skillful hands fashioned
them into the handsome souvenir
Mrs. L. t. Washington, who had been
elected State secretary, was present
aaa,made some pertinent remarks on
"Ork OIL the State union
Inc union extends its thanks to the
i,;, lot generous assistance. and
gives II standing invitation to attend
an OF Its public meetings and watch
the progress and results of its work
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-25
BERKELEY.

Mr.. D. A. Williams. a highly esteem
ed citizen, died Thursday morning at IL
o'clock at Gertie, his home, after TN
illness Of five days. aged IS years. He Is
survived by a wife. five sons and one
daughter. and was highly esteemed by
all who had the pleasure of knowing
him
Mr. Williams was an undertaken, and
had followed the business since his
poynood. AT the beginning of tife-late
civil war ne, with many of his coun-
trymen. promptly volunteered to de-
fend Virginia and the South, and went
10 the 'front.' When peace was declared
ne returned to his home and resumed
his trade.
Mr.. William was a consistent mem
per and deacon of Drummond Baptist
Church, and leader in every enter
prise for its upbuilding
me funeral was conducted yesterday
afternoon at o'clock from his late
nome by Rev. Thomas West, and the
remains were laid to rest in the fam
lily plat In Drummond church ward.
Hickory Ground Lodge Of Masons, and
The Conclave of HeptaSophs turned out.
each IN a body to pay a last mark of
respect to their deceased brother.
MI. d. X. Williams, an undertaken of
TINS town, iS q son of the deceased
The funeral of the late Mr. 7. r.
Proctor. whose death was noted in these
columns. Will be held from his late res-
adence this afternoon at o'clock. Rev.
II. s. Lancaster. rector of ST. Thomas
+. % Church. will officiate
Mr.. John Stokes, q venerable and es-
teemed citizen. died yesterday morning
Mt 6:45 o'clock at his residence. on
Payne street. after a short illness. aged
rs years. He leaves a. wife and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Wilson Beale He was n resi-
dent OF Berkeley for more than 20 wears
and was respected by the citizens gene,
rally. The obseQuies Will be conducted
from Chestnut Street M. f. Church
Sunday afternoon at Q o'clock. The re-
mains VIII be inferred in Portlock cem-
etery. Portsmouth.
Mrs. M. NJ. Wigenton has returned
TO her home on Liberty street after an
absence Of several days.
Mrs j. G. Ferebee. who has been Wis
ting her daughter in Roanoke. Va. for
several weeks, has returned TO her
home on Clifton street.
Mr.. s. B. Upton. who has been en-
gagged in the barber business in our
town for the past several years. will
leave to-day for Elizabeth City, N. c..
where he Will engage In the same bus
aness.
The Tunis Planning Mills shut down
yesterday afternoon to make repairs to
the boilers
Master Wallace Dunn, youngest son
OF Mr.. Clarence Dunn. has Just had an
operation performed at st. Vincent's
Hospital, and Is reported doing very
we'll Il
Miss Pearl Inez Evans, one Of Rich
mond's fairest daughters, Is visiting the
Misses Durham, in South Norfolk.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-25
mulhoIlnnd,. cono,,,ou cr,,,,,,

The condition of James MuIholland Is
very critical. The bullet in his side has
been located. but owing to his weak
condition. no attempt has been made
to abstract 1t. Very little hope Is en-
tertained for his recovery. The report
from ST. Vincent's Hospital late last
night was that he was very weak and
In a sinking condition.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-25
All glasses prescribed by DR.. Week
guaranteed. Examinations free. $40
Main street
Vice Consul For Ecu ador.

The Republic Of Ecuador has ap-
pointed Mr.. Charles NJ. Barnett, of the
johnston Line of steamers. vice con-
sui at Norfolk. MIR. Barnett.s Office Is In
the Citizens Bank building. with Cast
ncf. Curran d. Bullet, agents for Poca-
hontas coal. He is an active. intelli-
gent business man. and is generally re-
garded as admirably qualified to fill the
position.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-25
SPECIAL MEETING.

A special meeting OF the stockholders
or the RALEIGH AND AUGUSTA AIR
LINuo RAILROAD COMPANY will be
held at the Office OF the company, in Raj
eigh. N. c., on WEDNESDAY, the 9Th
day OF March next. at II o'clock q. m.
BY order Of the President
]. M. SHERWOOD, Secretary.
Portsmouth. Va. February s. 1899.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-25

AS the season OF the year when pneu-
monia. la grippe, sore throat, coughs.
colds. catarrh, bronchitis and lung trou,
bles are to be guarded against, nothing
is fine substitute" Will answer the
purpose or is Just as good" as One
Minute Cough Cure. That is the one
infallible remedy for all lung, throat or
bronchial troubles Insist vigorously
upon having 1t If something else" is
offered you.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-25
SPECIAL MEETING,

BY a resolution OF the Board of direc-
tors,a special meeting OF the stockholders
of the RALEIGH AND CASTOR RAIL-
fee of the company, in Raleigh. N. C., on
WEDNESDAY. the Sth day OF March.
1888. at 10 o'clock a. m.
j. M. SHERWOOD, Secretary
Portsmouth. Va. February Sth. 1899.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-25

For frost bites. burns, indolent sores
eczema, skin disease. and especially
Ines, DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve
SANDS frst and best. Look out for
ulsnonest people who try to initiate and
counterfeit 1t. It's their endorsement 90
good article. Worthless goods are NOT
initiated. Get DeWitts Witch Hazel
Save. Burrow-Martin Company.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-25

Mrs. Naborly-"ls your aunt on your
mothers or fathers side. Johnny"
Johnny-"Oh, sometimes on one side
and sometimes on the other. Depends
on who's getting the best OF it,
Brooklyn Life.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-25

Before the discovery of One Minute
Cough Cure. ministers were greatly dis
turbed by coughing congregations. No
excuse Tor 1t now. Burrow- Martin
Company.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-25

Give me n liver regulator and I can
regulate the world" said a genius. The
druggist handed him n bottle of De-
Wits Little Early Risers. the famous
little pills. Burrow- Martin Company.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-25

BE sure you gre right. then go to New
York Dental Rooms to have teeth or.
tracted. No pain. Newest Discovery
~. I: Dental Rooms ONLY. 32I Main
street. corner Talbot. Ennea.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-25

The house in Johnson's court, Lon
don. In which DR., Johnson lived for
many years. is to be torn down to make
room for hotel extension.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-25
PORTSMOUTH
ADVERTISEMENTS.
(CONTINUED.)
SPECIAL. MEETING.
(C0NTINUED.)

Seaboard and Roanoke R. r. Co
Office Portsmouth. Va, Feb. 1. 1899.
A It THO REQUEST OF STOCK
IA holders holding more than one-tenth
of the capital stock of this company a
special meeting OF stockholders will be
held at the office OF the company in
Portsmouth, Va. on TUESDAY, the 7th
day OF March next, at 10 o'clock a. m
BY order OF tho President.
Won. w. CIIAMBERLAINE,
ae2-td Secretary
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-25
RelIerfn six rIour.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
ease relieved In six hours by New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
1t Is great surprise on account of Its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder. kidneys and back, in male
or female. Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately. II you want
quick relief and cure this is the rem
edy. Sold by Wake &c Martin, drug
gists, 1oS Water street, Norfolk. Va
Try our 15c. boys black hose. two
pairs for Csc. Heavy ribbed. Charles
r. Welton Ss Co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-25
And when 1t comes
10 Suit Cases here
are are a f fevH of Of 00HHff Prices.

a Leather Suit Case. brass bolts and
focks. $500 Another and better for 81.
Another still better for $500. and so they
go up 10 $g0.e0.
our line of fine Hand Bags and Pocket
books S complete Come and see our cell
ebrated Bureau Trunk.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-25
THE OTHER SACRIFICE.

What is the other sacrifice that is
required? That the annexation of Cuba.
Porto Rico and the Philippines abso-
lutely sure to come at an early day.
for they have registered 1t in their
vows. shall precipitate the sugar. to-
bacco, hemp and other cheap products
OF these islands and Hawaii upon the
American market in free and unre-
strained competition with the agricui-
tural and laboring elements OF our own
country.
This policy. sir. would have been
free trade in Williams Jennings Bryan.
What is it in William McIIinley?"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-25
INTERESTING COLLOQUY.

AS Mr.. Johnson took his seat Mr..
Hamilton Qiepublican. Michigan) arose
and eXcitcdly asked for the reading of
the Presidents Boston speech.
II am perfectly willing" said Mr..
Johnson. Il want it read and printed
in the Record"
The people have already read his
speech" shouted Mr.. Hamilton.
Yes, and they Will damn him for it,"
retorted Mr.. Johnson.
Mr. Rhea democrat. kentucky said
he was tired Of the vacillating policy of
the President. Whenever the opposition
assumed the temerity TO inquire into
the purpose of the President thew were
waved back with the question: DO YOU
not have confidence in the President?' /
frankly confess that have not" said
Mr.. Rhea. He represents nothing l
stand for; nothing that entities me to
seat upon this noor."
In the course of his arraignment Of
the President Mr.. Rhea spoke of Secre-
tary Alger as n man who ''if public his
tory be true. had been cashiered from
the army for cowardce on the eve Of
battle"
THAT Is not true" interposcd Mr..
Spaulding Republican. Michigan.
"Oh! 1 do not mean cashiered in the
literal sense; I mean that he left his
command without orders and against
orders and came here. where he was
court-martialed."
He was never court-martiaied
"7'hen he resigned"
That's different" replied Mr.. Spauld-
ing, amid great Democratic laughter
and applause.
At. $3.50 p. m. the House recessed until
p. m, the evening session being de-
voted to private pension legislation.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-25
"A BIG CUT IN ALL
OUR LEATHER GOODS

Steel clamps and corners, two
sole leather straps, iron bottom,
division for hat box, S3.75.
Another-larger, stronger. s4.25
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-09-28

plant. Every member OF the Press
spoke exultingly of Ardmore's pres
ent and most hopefully of her fu-
ture.
After a pleasant drive of two
and a half hours the visitors were
taken to the hotel where they were
again taken in charge by their
genial host, Capt. Wilmington.
The closing work of the session
will be given tomorrow.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-09-28
More Visitors Arrive.

There are a few more names to-
day, to add to the list of visitors,
attending the Territory Press asso-
citation who have arrived since yes
terday.
We have met John S. Allan, The
Voice, Norman. Okla; c. E. Gil
more from Dallas, who is here to
escort the party to that city, where
they will become the guests of the
Texas Press association; Mrs. j.
w. Childress, Landmark, Rush
Springs; w. H. Edmupson. Ceu-
rier, Claremore; Miss Halle Ed
m insnn. Courier, Claremore; F.
:. Barde from Guthrie, Okla, rep
resenting the Kansas City Star;
Z Elgar EdmistOn, New Era, West
vile; s. s. Case and wife, Register,
Purcell; y. @. Buckley, Truth,
Wynnewood.
There may be others which have
been overlooked but the act is not
Intentional, and to all the ARD
MOREITE bids you welcome to our
city.