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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-08

entirely disappeared.
/ understand that the members OF the
city council who have been worrying
about the ward lines. are very anxious to
have a ten-ward system, for that will
mean four councilmen, instead of three.
One of them said to me this morning:
II am somewhat of the opinion that the
powers that be would rather like to get
rid OF some of us. and, IL such is the case.
+ am looking for 12 wards / pondered
over the matter for while. and finally
concluded that my friend might be right
The Italians of this city are arranging
for memorial service for the late King
Humbert and from the plans already per-
fected II promises to be a most impressle
affair. Such men as Il. p. ventrone, AL
berigo Bucci, Nicola Calderone and
others have 1t in charge. and, of course,
one OF the central figures will be the new
consular agent Of Italy. signor Mariana
vervena. understand that Infantry hall
will be engaged for the occasion.
Did you ever indulge in archery as a
summer pastimo? Perhaps not, as II is
not as much In vogue now as IL was a
few years ago, but 1t is, under certain
circumstances. delightful form of In
nocent sport. I recently engaged In a
bout, In which two ladies, dressed in
bathing suits. were the contestants, and
1 never before realized what fun those
old NEUROLOGICAL fellows must have had
when they followed Diana in the chase.
Just buy an archery set and play the
game in the same way, and see IL you like
IL.
The Gossip.
The news & observer., 1900-12-29
THE HALF CENT.

A movement is on foot to put a one
half cent coin in general use in the United
States. Several suggestions have been
made to the government and a document
was presented, signed by the heads of
the big department stores in the various
large cities throughout the country, Show
ing the need for this money in making
change. Progress finds many methods of
improvement, but for half a century past,
in spite of many limitations, nothing has
arisen to equal Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters, the greatest benefactor the human
race has ever known. This medicine
cures constipation, indigestion, dyspepsia,
biliousness, nervousness and sleepless-
ness, also prevents malaria, fever and
ague. Be sure to get the genuine with
our Private Revenue Stamp over the neck
of the bottle.
The news & observer., 1900-12-29
Law Class Banqueted.

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Wake Forest, N. c., Dec. 2S.-Last even
ing Mr.. VIII Rogers, one of the most
popular members of the law class of 1901,
gave a charming reception and supper to
the class at his elegant suite of rooms
at the Vernon Hotel. Mr.. Rogers. well
coming his friends to table spread with
every delicacy of the season, in few
appropriate words, expressed his plea
sure in the occasion. Mr.. Albert B. Har-
old responded in behalf of the class, after
which speeches were made by Messrs.
Peterson and Johnson. Then Mr.. Robert
NJ. Freeman, the only gentleman present
who was not a prospective" member OF
the bar of North Carolina, gave a toast
to the class of 1901. which was both orig
nal and witty.
The news & observer., 1900-12-29
Christmas Entertainment at Durham.
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Durham. " c.. December 2S-The
Christmas entertainment at the Pres
byterian church Thursday night was
a very enjoyable affair The Sunday
School room, where the exercises took
place, was crowded.
Music for the occasion was furnished
by Miss Elizabeth Taylor, at the piano,
with orchestral accompaniment.
A beautiful solo was rendered by Miss
Bessie Turnbull.
Prof. W. d. Carmichael read an inter-
esting bit of history concerning Christmas
and it's origin.
Master Leo Heartt rendered a solo
that was greatly enjoyed
A recitation, Santa Claus on a Strike, .
was most impressively delivered by Miss
Willie Smith.
Ralph G. Jones. secretary of the Sun
day School read report showing a
considerable increase in numbers during
the year and steady advance along all
lines pertaining to the Sunday School
work.
This morning at o'clock, in West Dur
ham. the infant child of Mr. and Mrs.
S. D. Castor, died. The funeral will
take place tomorrow.
The Christmas entertainment at the
Christian church Thursday night was a
very enjoyable event The pupils of the
Sunday School went to their homes feel
ing that they had had most delightful
time.
The news & observer., 1900-12-29
THE COUNTIES INTERESTED.

II the Simonton assessment stands
Wake county will lose in taxes about
two thousand dollars per year, John
ston abont Cne thousand, Durham
nearly one thousand dollars, and other
counties will proportionately lose
taxes that are justly due them under
the assessment made by the Corpora
ton Commission. This tax, which is
just and ought to lie paid, means bet
ter schools, better roads, better care
of the poor, and prevents heavy bur-
dens upon those property owners who
have no pull with Simonton. If the
railroads escape just taxation, what
they escape must be paid by others or
the schools and roads must suffer.
In the pending litigation to dodge
taxation by the three great railroad
systems, the counties have a deep in
terest. If Simonton's assessment
prevails, they do not get the tax that
Justly belongs to them. The State is
wisely standing up for the legal and
moderate assessment made by the
Corporation Commission. In some of
the counties the county officers are
cooperating with the State to prevent
the success of the Simonton assess
ment. In this they are doing a pub
lie service, for they have really more
inf ha
State for the county and schools get
twice as much of the tax as goes into
the State Treasury.
The evidence in Pender and john
ston counties shows beyond cavil that
the railroads are wrong in their con-
tention. This evidence had no weak
chain in it largely because Mr.. John
T. Bland, county attorney of Pender,
and Mr.. John A. Maroon, county attor-
ney of Johnston, did their duty to
their counties and presented the evil
dence fully and in a way that clinched
the truth of the States contention.
Wherever the county attorney has done
HIS uuuy Ullc cNluCuCC AoS SOhiNuiAuS"
the tax-dodgers. The county commits
sioners owe it to those Taxpayers
who cannot rush to Simonton to have
their taxes reduced below what is
fair and moderate, to direct their ait
torney to cooperate with the States
attorneys in securing the evidence TO
prevent the loss that will follow If
Simontonss assessment stands.
The Legislature viii soon be in ses-
sion. 1t can settle this matter for the
future very readily by imposing tax
on the franchise as well as on the
property, and the counties can aid
the State to win in the contest for the
1899 and 1900 assessemnt.
The news & observer., 1900-12-29
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.
CONSTITUTION SHOULD BE AMFNnrn

CONSTITUTION SHOULD BE AMENDED
Chatham Record
Governor Aycock will be inaugurated
on Tuesday, the 18th of January. and tho
citizens of Raleigh are preparing 10 MAKE
it a grand occasion. Committees have
been appointed to make all necessary
arrangements, and the railroads will Give
reduced rates so as to attract a large
crowd from all parts of the State.
The Legislature ought to propose an
amendment to the State Constitution in
regard to the Governors term of office
is conflict as to the beginning Of his
term. Section l of article says that his
term Of office shall commence on the first
day of January next after his election
Section of the same article directs the
return of election shall be opened and
published by the Speaker of the House
in the presence of majority of the mem
bers of both Houses. So, although the
Constitution says his term shall begin
on the first day of January. yet it also
says that he cannot be declared elected
or be sworn in until after the Legislature
meets, which cannot be until the FIRST
Wednesday after the first Monday in
Januarv."
The Legislature of 1897 passed an act
directing the Governor to be sworn in
on the first Tuesday after the Legislature
meets, which day will be the 18th of next
month
The news & observer., 1900-12-29
DIED IN TIE GUARD HOUSE.
Sad Ending Of the Eventful Life of John s.
Carter,
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Durham, n c., Dec. 2S.--Last night at
1920 o'clock, John S. Carter, a white man
about So years old, died in the city guard
house. Death was caused by paralysis
or the breaking of an artery of the brain.
He was arrested Wednesday afternoon on
the charge of being drunk and disorderly
and was confined in the lookup until
yesterday morning when he was disr
charged He left the police court and
started up Main street and when near
the west end OF the court house he was
seen to fall. He was carried into the
police office in an unconscious condition
and never regained consciousness.
About twelve years ago Carter moved
to Durham from Virginia and did a
splendid business. Being a man of means
he bought property here and went into
the livery stable business, which he made
a success of until fire destroyed nearly
all he possessed with the exception OF
his home place. He tnen began to drink
very heavily and was often in trouble,
becoming a familiar figure in the police
court.
AS soon as he was found to be in a
dangerous condition his wife, who had
left yesterday morning for Danville, Va,
was telegraphed for and arrived this
morning on the eastbound Southern train.
The remains were inferred in the city
cemetery this afternoon.
Mr.. Carter leaves wife and three chill
dren, besides a number of relatives in
Virginia.
The body of old man David Riley, who
died in the basement of the O'Briant
building. was carried to the county home
this morning for burial
The following officers for Durham
Lodge, No. 81, Knights of Pythias, were
elected Thursday night for the ensuing
six months:
W. NJ. Yearly, Chancellor Commander;
John l.. Kirkland, Vice Chancellor; j. d.
Pridgen, Prelate; John F. Taylor, Master
of Finance; F. NJ Carlton, Master of
Exchequer; G. T. Pearson, Keeper OF
Records and Seals; r. L. Lindsey, Master
of Works
The news & observer., 1900-12-29
MRS. JOE PERSONS
REM EDY
HemOTrhaSG Of the Bowels Cured.

In April 1899, my little boy about two
years old was taken with a bowel trou-
BILE. All efforts of the doctors failed to
relieve him. He could not digest his food
at all, it would pass as he ate it, This
condition produced constant hemorrhage
from the bowels. Night after night would
l have to change his clothes and sheets
on account of it. On September 30th Mrs
Person visited my home and advised me
to try her Remedy. l had used it myself
and knew it to be good, so l put him on
it at once. gave it to him three months,
but in one months time the hemorrhage
was checked.
Whenever he has sign of the trouble
now a few doses of the Remedy will put
him all 0. K. 1 believe he would have
been in his grave had it not been for
Mrs. Joe Persons Remedy.
MRS. E. L. DAY.
Durham. N. c., Nov. %. 1900.
The news & observer., 1900-12-29
Lady's Narrow Escape.
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Durham, N c., Dec. 28.-News reaches
Durham of an accident which occurred
at Flat Rock on the 22nd, and which might
have proved fatal but for the quick aid
rendered by gentleman named Wheeler
to Mrs. Sarah Umstead, the lady invol-
we'd.
Mrs. Umstead who was recently mar
ried, was standing before the fire. at her
home when her dress suddenly flashed
into flame. In an instant her whole per-
son was enveloped. Mr.. Wheeler sprang
to her assistance and, though his hands
were burned to some extent, succeeded
in extinguishing the fire.
The injuries received by Mrs. Umstead
were slight.
The news & observer., 1900-12-29
Pritchett-- Taylor.

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Greensboro, n. c.. Dec. 28.-Mr. Seth
Taylor and Miss Lula Pritchett, of BERTHE
county, student at the State Normal
and Industrial College, were quietly mar
ried last night. The bride had apprised
no one in the institution of her intention.
and the marriage was consequently a
great surprise.
The Masons of Greensboro, enjoyed q
banquet at Hotel Huffine last night.
Simon Lane, the negro fireman on the
Southern railway injured by an explosion
Monday night. is improving. His injuries
are not as dangerous as it was at first
thought.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. C. Stewart left tonight
for Orlando, Fla, where the latter will
spend several months for the benefit OF
her health.
The news & observer., 1900-12-29
Col. Cunningham to Gov. Ayccck
(Goldsboro Argus.)

No man in North Carolina has finer
impulses, loves his friends better, and in
the most graceful ways shows his appre-
citation of them than Colonel John S. Cum
ingham. On Christmas day, the express
brought from Col. Cunningham to Governor
Aycock a beautiful gold headed cane, to-
gether with a letter of friendship aud
good wishes. 1t was a graceful act on
the part Of John Cunningham" as his
friends love to call him. and there was
something of tremor in our own Char
lie Aycocks" voice, and little bit of a
rain drop in the eye, as he spoke of "the
beautiful gift from. my friend, Col Cum
ingham.
The news & observer., 1900-12-29
INAUGURATION OF GOVERNOR.
ELECT AYCOCK.

The date for the Inauguration is
fixed by law, and it will take place ON
Tuesday, January 18th. Inasmuch as
there has been considerable difference
of opinion as to the proper time for
the Inauguration, we publish below in
full Chapter one of the Laws of 1897,
which settles the question of the in
auguration:
Whereas. Article III. Sec. 1 of the
Constitution, provides that the terms of
the officers of the Executive Departments
shall commence on the first day of Janu-
ary, next after their election; and, Where
as, Article III. Sec. 3 of the Constitution
provides the returns of the votes of the
said officers. of the Executive Depart
ments shall be sealed up and transmitted
TO the Speaker of the House of Represen-
tatives, who shall open and publish the
same in the presence of a majority of the
members of the General Assembly, now,
therefore:
THE General Assembly of North Carolina
do enact:
Il. That on the first Tuesday, after the
convening of the General Assembly, fol-
lowing the election of any or all State Of
ffcers, of the Executive Departments,
there shall be a :oint session of the
House of Representatives and Senate in
the Hall of the House of Representatives,
at IL o'clock IN the forenoon. when and
where the Speaker Of the House of Rep
resentatives shall proceed, in compliance
with the provisions of the Constitution, to
open and publish the vote for Governor
and other officers of the Executive De-
partments, cast at the last preceding cleo
tioc
III. That as soon as the result of the
election held as aforesaid, shall be ascer-
tanned and published as provided ir Sec.
/ of this act the Governor elected at
said election shall in the presence of the
joint session. of the two Rouses of the
General Assembly, held as herein provid-
ed (f he be presently take the oath of
office prescribed by law and be immedi-
ately inducted into the office of Governor
Should the Governor-elect not be pres
ent at said joint session. then he may
as soon thereafter as he may deem
proper, take the oath of office before some
Judge of the Supreme Court or Superior
Court and be inducted into office.
iii. That as soon as the result of the
election held as aforesaid. as to other Of
ficers of the Executive Departments,
named in Article III. Sec. of the Con-
stitution, shall be ascertained and pub
lished as aforesaid. the officers elected
TO said offices of the Executive Depart
ments, shall. as soon as may be, take the
cath of office. prescribed by law for said
officers ard be inducted into the offices
TO which they have been elected
Nv That all laws and clauses of laws
in conflict with the provisions Of this act,
are hereby repealed.
''V. That this act shall be in force from
and after its ratification.
I'm the General Assembly, read three
times and ratified this the 18th day of
January. 1897.
The news & observer., 1900-12-29
MILLIONS GIVEN AWAY.

1t is certainly gratifying to the public
to know of one concern in the land who
are not afraid to be generous to the needy
and suffering The proprietors of Dr.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, have given away over
ten million trial bottles of this great
medicine; and have the satisfaction of
knowing it has absolutely cured thousands
of hopeless cases. Asthma, Bronchitis,
Hoarseness and all diseases of the Throat,
Chest and Lungs are surely cured by it.
Call on all druggists, and get free trial
bottle. Regular size SOC. and 81. Every
bottle guaranteed, or price refunded.
The news & observer., 1900-12-29
STATE NEWS.
James II. Hoher has been appointed
postmaster at Gatesville.

James II. IEoher has been appointed
postmaster at Gatesville.
The Charlotte papers report that
1000 bales of cotton mas been received
from Indian Territory by the Char
lOtte cotton mills.
Mr.. VIII Hunt, freight conductor on
the Southern, met with an accident a
few days ago near Black Mountain.
In attempting to board car he made
a miss step and fell and wheel pass
ed over one of his toes. He is now on
crutches.
The Franklin Times tells of a Sc
we're accident to the son of Corporation
Commissioner Rogers. 1t says:
Mr. Samuel L. Rogers little boy
met with the misfortune Monday ey-
ening of having one of the fingers of
his left hand sawed almost off by a
crosscut saw. DIR. Lyle thinks with
proper care he can have it grow back. :"
A special from Newbern to the Will
mington Star says:
General Nelson A. Miles arrived
here this morning, accompanied by
Dr.. Daily While here he will be the
guest of c. p. jerome, of Chicago,
who owns a place on Trent river. The
party left on hunting trip this
morning on the launch Phenal. Gen
eral Miles will remain here for several
days hunting"
The news & observer., 1900-12-29
DEATH OF MISS M. A CARR.
Daughter of Prof. o. W. Carr Passes Away at
Trinity.

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Trinity, n. c., Dec. 2S.-Miss Mae Alice
Carr, daughter of Prof. and Mrs. o. w.
Carr, died here this evening at o'clock,
after lingering attack of consumption of
more. than two years duration. Miss Carr
was twenty eight years of age, a con-
sistent member of the Methodist church
and a devoted Christian. Miss Carr was
a graduate of and had been secretary of
Greensboro Female College and was wide
ly known and universally beloved.
The news & observer., 1900-12-29
PUBLIC SCHOOLS COME FIRST


Much is said about establishing a re-
formatory for youthful criminals. The
public schools demand attention first and
it is mistake to devote a dollar to the
establishment of a reformatory until bet
ter school facilities are given. The public
school is the best reformatory. Let us
have an educational awakening Get the
children into the schools and teach them
the duties of citizenship.
The news & observer., 1900-12-29
NAMED NONE TOO SOON.
Asheville Citizen.

AsheViIIe Citizen.
There are over so youthful criminals
now incarcerated in the North Carolina
State penitentiary. This would indicate
that the committee appointed by the
State board of charities to draft bill
to be presented to the next Legislature
providing a reformatory for this class
has not been named too soon. and if the
finances of the commonwealth will at all
bear it. the bill should not fail to pass.
Such a step would be in accord with the
foremost moral sentiment of the age.
The news & observer., 1900-12-29
RED HOT FROM THE GUN.

Was the ball that hit G. B. Steadman,
of Newark, Mich, in the Civil War. 1t
caused horrible Ulcers that no treat
ment helped for 20 years Then Buck
lens Arnica Salve cured him. Cures
Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Boils, Felons, Corns,
Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure on earth.
% cts. a box. Cure guaranteed Sold by
all druggists.
The news & observer., 1900-12-29
Opposed to Compulsory Kneeling
(Madeshoro Chronicle.l !

The school teachers uD in Jobs Cabin
seeem to be having some trouble. John
Crouch, a teacher uD there. was in town
last week and swore out a warrant for
a Mr.. Beshears for assault. Mr.. Crouch
had made Mr.. Beshears' little boy kneel
and learn his lesson. A. few days later
Beshears met Crouch and with drawn
gun made Crouch kneel to him. This
compulsory kneeling business does not
seem to be appreciated in Jobs Cabin.
The news & observer., 1900-12-29
NOT ONE VIRTUE.

1t is encouraging to see many Repub-
lican papers, not under Hanna's
thumb, speak out against the ship
subsidy steal The Chicago Tribune
says:
THAT measure is not for the bene-
fit of an industry; it is in aid of in
dividuals. Its chief object is not to
promote American commerce, but to
swell the dividends of a particular
steamship line. 1t is a bill with not
one virtue to mitigate its many of
fensive features
The news & observer., 1900-12-29

Here's good use of money: John
D. Rockefeller, Jr, son bf the Presi-
dent of the Standard Oil Company,
has subscribed $e5O,OOO for the found
ing Of an institution of. learning for
ss-9oor boys and girls in Ndw York city.
The news & observer., 1900-12-29
THE GOVERNORS SALARY

Raleigh Cor. Henderson Herald.
The salary of the Governor is but three
thousand dollars and a house to live in.
1t ought to be increased to five thousand
dollars. Some Republican ought to in
troduce this bill and it ought to be passed
by a unanimous vote and have no politics
N
The news & observer., 1900-12-29

The Nashville American claims that
the enrolment of school children in
Tennessee is 10000 more than in Mass
achusetts. although Massachusetts
has 100000 more population than
Tennessee. And Massachusetts has a
compulsory school law while we
think Tennessee has not.
The news & observer., 1900-12-29

SO far none of the new Democratic
officials have announced their inten-
ton to put their kin folks in office.
Good. Now let no legislator demand a
place as page for his son and much
needed reform will have begun.
The news & observer., 1900-12-29
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of stockholders of
The Commercial and Farmers Bank will
be held in their banking house in the
city of Raleigh, on Tuesday, January Sth,
1901, at u o'clock M
4 so E~vs - = 4sE B. s. JERMAN,
KEKiT kzIsSISA CashteFs
The news & observer., 1900-12-29
Mr.. Furgurson and Bride.
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NNJ-yNNIttI 70 ttIINt NJhgN'NA " =
Louisburg, n. c.. Dec. 2S.-Mr. W. H.
Furgurson arrived here today with his
bride, nee Miss Bessie Chandler. They
were married Wednesday near Milton, in
Caswell county. His sister, Mrs. L. P.
Hicks, gave a reception complimentary to
the couple this evening.
A colored boy named Williamson, aged
13 years, was accidentally shot and killed
near here on Christmas day. The shoot
ing was done by an elder brother.
The news & observer., 1900-12-29

The Watauga Democrat says that
Mckinley prosperity has changed the
price of fat cattle from three to four
cents before the election to one and a
half now.
The news & observer., 1900-12-29

Two dispensaries We're looted dur
ing the Christmas holidays-one in
North Carolina and one in South Car
olina. christmas comes but once a
year. If | get drunk nobody don't
care"
The news & observer., 1900-12-29

One of the things for the new Dem
ocratic administration to do is TO
give not more than one office to one
man. The Constitution folbids it and
the Constitution ought not to be dis
regarded as in times past.
The news & observer., 1900-12-29

The brutality, falsely CALLED ''haz-
ing" ought to be suppressed at West
Point or West Point ought to be sup
pressed. Such conduct is blot upon
our civilization.
The news & observer., 1900-12-29

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are dainty
little pills, but they never fell 20 cleanse
the liver, remove distractions and inyig-
crate the system. w. H. King Drug Co.,
Bobbitt Wynne Drug Co., VIM. Simpson.
The news & observer., 1900-12-29

For Asthma use CHENEY'S
EXPECTORANT.
The news & observer., 1900-12-29
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