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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15
Republicans Need Praying For.

(Wm. E. Curtis, in Chicago Record.)
man, as is also the chaplain of the House.
Both make eloquent prayers in general
terms, whereas the present condition of
affairs in the Senate, and particularly in
the Republican party, requires immediate
and close treatment. There was never
time in the history of this government
when the Republican leaders needed
praying for more than they do now, for
they sacrificed the principles of their
party for the purpose of securing a little
political prestige. 1t would not be so bad
if they had succeeded. They have not
only sacrificed their principles, but they
have lost their prestige, and need divine
mercy as well as grace. Mr. Blaine used
to tell about deep water Baptist preach
er who was chaplain of the Maine Leg
islature when he was member of that
body. The situation at Augusta was
somewhat similar to that which pre-
walls in Washington, and the old paIson
watched it with an anxious eye. Finally
he could restrain himself no longer, and
in his opening prayer in the assembly one
morning he exposed to the Lord the po-
litical iniquities and the moral weaknesses
of the members of that body as he saw
them. He closed his petition with these
words:
''Oh, Lord, have compassion; have COM
passion upon them. Teach these, Thy SER
wants, wisdom. Teach them understand
ing. Teach them to follow the paths OF
duty and righteousness and leave the re-
suit of the next election in Thy omnpo-
tent hands,"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15

Mormon preachers appear to be active
IN this vicinity In the last issue OF
this paper our Stophel correspondent
reported that they were holding ser
vices in his neighborhood and were
not only tolerated but were apparent
~ encouraged, and our Amity CORE
spondent confirms this report in to-
days paper. We have always insist
ed that no violence should be offered
these people and we are of the same
opinion still. but we feel impelIed to
warn our people against entertaining
them and listening to their teachings.
These men, while they may be honest
and sincere in their belief. are really
wolves in Sleeps clothing, and if en-
couraged will destl 6 the peace and
happiness of the family and the neigh
borhood. Give them food if you deem
it necessary to save their lives, but
dent allow them to tarry and teach
their doctrines. In entertaining them
you are not entertaining angels.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15
From Mr.. Caddell.

To the Editor: | take this method of
replying to several letters which have
come tic me in the last two days, asking
certain questions in reference to the
nomination CT Col. T. +. Toon for Super
intendent of Public Instruction. In the
first place l will say that my chance to
be nominated was based On the contin-
gency that the other candidates from
Wake county might fall in any other
event /, of course knew | had no chance.
So when Mr. Lacy was nominated for
Treasurer, in withdrawing at once, only
carried out an agreement between my
friends and those of Col TCon. And this
was no secret, for en- Tuesday night, 1
told friends of Mr.. Mebane ] would either
defeat their man myself, or see to ii that
some one else did.
l knew a month before the convention
met, that Mr.. Mebane stood no chance to
be nominated yet / did not blame those
of my friends, who thought differently and
who had pledged themselves to his sup
port, for any effort they made in his be-
half.
And as a last word about this whole
business, Iwant to say Mr.. Mclean acted
in the best faith with me- When his
friends and supporters had aban-
doned him, he assured me that what
strength he had he would give to me,
so far as he might be able, this he did,
keeping his word to the letter
Now to these who have asked about
Col. Toon. / favored him because I
thought he was man who would be fair
to all educational interests in our State.
not making pets" of any, but having
due consideration for all
And when the present administration
shall close, l have no doubt the people
can say of him, as so many now say of
the "resent incumbent" he has made
a good and faithful officer"
l shall never forget the kindness of my
friends for me personally, and for what
they brought to pass on Wednesday,
j. c. CADDELL.
Wake Forest, n. c., April IA.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15
Greensboro Female College Commence
ment.
lSnecial to News and Observer. J

Especial to News and Observer)
Greensboro, n. c., April 1.-THE pro-
gram for the commencement at Green's
boro Female College has been issued. 1t
is as follows:
Tuesday, May 29-Annual sermon, by
Rev James Atkins, D. D., of Nashville,
Tenn, in the college chapel at II O'Clock
a. m.
Tuesday, May 29-Meeting of Alumnae
Association. Address by visiting alum
nae in the college chapel at o'clock
p. IN.
Tuesday, May 29.-Alumnae address, by
Col. John F. Bruton, of Wilson, North
Carolina, in the college chapel at $50
o'clock p. m.
Wednesday,, May 30--Graduating exer-
cises. in the college chapel at 10 o'clock
q. m.
Graduating class: Misses Minnie Au-
rora Best Name Clement, Martha Sarah
Dozier, Lura Gibson Marie Elizabeth
Hamer, Eugenia AdeHa and Gertrude
Wagg.
Wednesday, May 30--Annual concert, in
the college chapel at $50 D. m
Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday. May %,
%. 30-Art exhibit, in the college par
lors
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15
DRY AND STALE CONVENTION.
Populist Party Seems Dead Issue in Durham
County.
Especial to News and Observer


Durham. n. c., April 14.-(Special.) -
The Durham county Populist convention,
10 elect delegates to their. State con-
VentiCn which meets next week. was
held in the court house at noon today
When the convention was called to or
der thirty-Cne persons were present by
actual count, of this number there were
three Democrats and two Republicans.
Two out Of three Democrats were news
paper reporters, one of them being the
News and Observer correspondent The
without the least bit of animation or en-
thusiasm. If today's Populist conven
tiCn can be taken as a criterion, and
most assuredly it can, the Populist par
ty is almost d dead issue throughout this
section. Net a colcred person showed
simself, and not an office holder could be
seen. The convention was run by far
mers.
Delegates were elected to the State con-
vnton. A resolution was offered by JAS.
e. Lyon and adopted This resolution
was in four sections. The first favored
a fire ballot and a fair count the second
condemned the course of the last legisla-
ture, the third condemned the present
election law and the fourth endorsed the
course of Senator Marion Butler.
Jas e. Lyon was chairman of the con-
ventcn.
Just before adjourning it was moved
and seconded that the minutes of the
meeting be sent to the Caucasian for
publication.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15
ANOTHER BATTLE OF ALAMANCE

The first gun of the campaign will
be fired at Burlington tomorrow. Ala
nance comes first on the roll of coun-
ties and it is fitting that this cam
paign should be opened near the his
toric battle of Alamance. We are
sure that Il large crowd will greet
the candidates and thai those who are
present will rejoice that in this inn
portant struggle for White Supremacy
the white mans party has chosen its
ablest men to lead the fight.
Heretofore it has been customary to
let several weeks elapse after nomi-
mating candidates before entering up
on an active campaign. This year
there is to be no waiting time. The
enthusiasm which characterized the
convention will be kept up until Au-
gust, and the campaign SO suspicious
ly begun will be pressed in every
county and neighborhood in the State.
1t is not sufficient that we should
be active enough to win. a majority
of ordinary proportions is not the
goal. If the election of our candidates
was the only thing at stake, small
majority would be as good as Il large
one. But 1t is important, not only to
carry the amendment, but to do so
by such an overwhelming majority
as to silence all opponents and make
clear to the world that North Carolina
among the great bulk of its white
population. To that end, the utmost
exertions ought to be made to reach
every white voter i'll the State. We
may be sure that unless we give item
the truth, our opponents will fill
their minds with lies and misrepre-
sensations.
No victory has been won by the
white party in North Carolina without
the most strenuous efforts. The 120,-
600 solid negro vote, plus 10000 messy
back Republicans. most of whom vote
on war issues, give TO the opposition
an army that is not easy to over
come. The Black-andTan party need
only a few thousand votes added to
their solid ranks to win. The white
party has to deal with intelligent
men. who do no MANS bidding. 1t
is only when all the best whites, who
naturally oppose negro rule, are
confident of victory. Let every man
who believes in White Supremacy go
to work to make converts and to com
J fort the saints, and all will be well in
August.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15
WILL STAND BY HIS RACE.

The State Journal, Republican or
Mr. j. NJ. Allen. He announces that
he will support the amendment be-
cause the motto of his paper is white
Supremacy administered by Republi-
cans" Giving the reasons why it will
support the amendment, the journal
says:
".As a Western Republican, we came
to Raleigh in 1897 to accept position
under the fusion administration. We
have had an opportunity to observe
and study eastern conditions and have
become convinced that there is some
thing radically wrong in the East.
While the Amendment may not cure
all our ills, it heads in the right di
rection and will improve present con-
ditions.
''As a lifelong Republican. we take
this course, believing it to be for the
best interest of the white people of
North Carolina and at the same time
will elevate and improve the negro
race. We take this position as Re-
publican who has always supported
the Republican ticket and expects to
continue to do so, and believe it the
duty of every true Republican in the
State to do the same. We want to
see conditions such that men can
meet each other on the stump as gen
tlemen and discuss principles and the
great economical. educational and
other interests of the State This can
never be done east of Charlotte until
the black cloud of the East is re-
moved.
From now until the election we
shall battle for what we believe is
right, regardless of the consequences.
This is question that should be
above party. Settle the question of
white supremacy in North Carolina
first, remove the danger and then bat
tie for white Republican rule.
''We shall continue to support the
Republican ticket and defend Repub-
lican principles. but on the race ques-
ton we promise to stand by our own
race"
I'VE propose to stand by our own
race is a good motto, and there are
many white Republicans who will act
upon it during this campaign. The
overshadowing question is White SUI
premacy VS.. Negro Rule. Under
which king, Benzonian?"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15
CITY SHOULD OWN TELEPHONES

'sFhe telephone is a public benefit
that ought to be owned and controlled
by the public" These are the words
in n headline that conveys the giSt
of an article in the Kinston Free
Press, signed by II. 0. Hyatt, Geo. S.
Lues and w. S. Herbert. It is the
truth and one on which we ought to
act in Raleigh. We already have two
private telephone systems here and
will soon have another. 1t is very eX-
pensive and annoying.S There is
remedy for it that ought to be adopt
ed. The city of Raleigh ought to own
and operate a telephone system. 1T
could do so at cost less
than is charged by either of
the independent companies. and
then everybody would be III
connection with everybody else.
Now if you take only Bell telephone.
you may not be able to reach the
large number who take the Inter
State, and vice versa. Before the new
independent system is put in, the al
dermen ought TO try to devise a waW
TO have only one system, and it ought
to be owned by the city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15
WILL NOT AFFECT HIM.

Some of our exchanges, speaking OF
the election Of DR.. +. A. Alderman
to the presidency of Tulane University
seem to think the fact that the sala-
ry there, $4,000, being more than twice
as large as at the University of North
Carolina. Will in itself induce Mr.. Al
derman to accept the Tulane presl-
dency We think this idea does DR..
Alderman an injustice, and we do not
believe that the larger salary in itself
will determine his acceptance or de-
clination of, the position. 1t would
not be to his discredit, if he did let
the question of salary influence his
who know him best expect of HIM. If
he were man of large family the
matter of salary would be one of great
Importance which ought largely to
govern him. Situated as he is, he can
determine his duty with little refer
ence to compensation received here
and offered there.
If DIR. Alderman goes to New Or
leans-and he will not decide until he
has given the matter full considera-
tion-he will not go to get more mon
ey for himself
He will not even consider going I'M
less he sees there is an opportunity to
make in the far South a great insti
tuition that would be to that country
what Johns Hopkins is to the Middle
States. If he finds the open door to
develop Tulane into something great
er and higher than already exists in
the South, we believe he would feel it
to be his duty, much as he would
hate to leave North Carolina, to enter
that open door of greater usefulness.
If conditions do not warrant such
expansion and growth at Tulane, it is
our opinion that DR.. Alderman will
not for one minute consider resigning
the presidency of the University of
North Carolina. We think the high
ideals that have made his career so
inspiring and successful would pre-
vent his coming to a decision on the
lower level of personal compensation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15
INTERESTING COLLEGIATE DEBATE.
Concentration of Capital Threatens the Well
fare of the Nation"
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Flon College, n. c., April 14.-Mr. John
Tickle, who moved here from Burlington
several months ago, died last Thursday
OF blood poisoning. -"
The Guilford College baseball team will
play the college nine of this place this
afternoon. '@
The annual debate between the Phililo-
gian and Clio Societies took place in the
college chapel last night. The subject
discussed was: Resolved, That the
Concentration of Capital in the United
States Threatens the Welfare of the
Nation" Messrs. w. c. McCloud and C.
II. Herndon, of the Clio Society, spoke
on the affirmative, and Messrs. G. J..
Green and u. Is. Marks, CT the Phililogian
the negative.
The debate was very interesting, and
each speaker was heartily applauded. All
acquitted themselves we'll The negative
side was declared the victors. The COM
mite consisted of Prof. +. p. ClaXton, of
the State Normal, Greensboro Prof. Je-
rome Dowd, of Trinity College, Durham,
and Samuel G. Neville, Esq, of Char
lotte. Each of the judges were called
upon after the debate and made brief
speeches. Before and after the debate
the College Glee Club rndered selections
A large crowd was present, many coming
from Burlington, Gibsonville and other
nearby towns.
There will be an Easter service by the
Sunday School children in the chapel to-
morrow morning. and a special sermon
by Rev. J. w Holt, of Burlington.
Rev. NJ. w. Butler, of Raleigh will
deliver a series of lectures to the stu
dents here next week.
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BRYAN IN THE FAR WEST.

New York Journal.
Mr. Bryans dispatch from Fresno, Cal,
in yesterdays Journal gives encouraging
accounts of Democratic prospects on the
Pacific coast. He says;
My trip to the Northwest, during
which | visited Portland, Salem, Albany,
Eugene. Roseburg, Ashland, McMinnville.
Hi!lsboro and Pendleton, in Oregon; Seat
tie, Tacoma, Spokane, Walla Walla, Day.
ton, Cclfax, Olympia. North Yakima
Whatcom, Everett and Ballard, in Wash
ington, and some smaller cities in both
States, has convinced me that the reform
forces will carry Washington without q
doubt, and that the prospect of success
in Oregon is increasing daily.
THE Republicans carried Washington
in 1898, but their vote was scarcely more
than it was in 1896. Upon the issues of
1896 the reform forces carried Washing
ton by about 10 900, and the Chicago plat
form is stronger than then. The trust
question. also counts against the Repubi
can party.
THE wheat farmers in the Southeast
ern portion of the State are now selling
their grain for less than tney received IN
1899, 1898, 1897 or 1896, bus they have to
Irvine, and are the victims of innumera-
BILE trusts when they go to spend the pro-
ceds of their crops Wage workers find
their expenses increasing
We have heard much of increases of
wages under Republican prosperity, but
it is a demonstrate fact that wages in
many if not in most cases are actually
lower. because less in real purchasing
power than they were during the worst
cf the hard times. The workers in the
Northwest seem to have found this out.
Mr.. Bryan received only five electoral
votes in 1896 from the three Pacific
Coast States of California, Oregon and
Washington. This year he has good
chance of securing the whole seventeen.
That alone would overcome more than a
quarter of McKinley's former lead.
The trusts are willing to spend money
to eject their ticket, but they cannot
restrain their predatory instincts suff-
GENTLY to keep from doing things that
drive away ten votes for every one they
can buy The present raid OF the Ice
Trust upon the inhabitants of New York
will overbalance the biggest campaign
fund Mr.. Hanna can spend in this yicin-
ity.
MI Bryan has studied the weak points
of the Republican line for four years The
coming campaign will be a revelation to
his enemies.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15
WILL BE ELECTED, TOO.
Columbia State.

Columbia State.
The "anti- Bryan" men have hopeless
case. Not even the hero of Manila Bay
can supplant the candidate of 1896. He is
stronger today in his party than he was
four years ago, just as he is stronger in
the nation. He has worked and planned
for four years without making one ser
Gus error as party leader and without
doing one thing unbecoming in a patriot.
His opponents cannot attack his person
atty His political beliefs are subjects
for argument, but his private and public
integrity are one and unassailable.
William J. Bryan will be the Demo-
cratic nominee and the probabilities are
that he will be the next president.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15
KILLED BY THE TRAIN
Sad Death of Mr.. A. B. RoWell
Near Weldon.
Stepped in Front of a Passenger Engine Going
at Full Speed. Struck ana Horribly
MangIed.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial TO News and Observer
Weldon. \. c., April 14.-Mr. A. b.
Rowen, we'll known citizen of Garys-
burg. was run over and killed by pas
senger train en- the Atlantic Coast Line
yesterday, about three miles from Wei
den. He was walking near the track
when the engineer first saw him, ana
when the train was within few feet
of him he either Intentionally or accl-
dentally stepped right in front OF the
engine and was horribly mangled. His
brother was here today and stated thai
the deceased left home yesterday morn
ing and that he had been drinking. The
opinion is that Mr. Rowell did not know
what he was doing when he stepped upon
the track. and it does not appear that
the engineer could possibly have avoided
the accident.
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FROM MURPHY TO MANTEO.

The Sanford Express says that 200 or
800 employees at Hope Mills are sick with
the grip
Pref john b. Carlyle, of Wake For
est College, will deliver the address be-
fore the Roxboro Institute, at the COM
mencement which comes eff on May 22nd.
Mr.. Robert S. Eaves, of Rutherfordton,
a son of Captain j. B. Eaves, and who
was on the Republican ticket last year
for judge, is in favor of the Constitutional
Amendment. and will vote for It, He is
life long Republican.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15
BRYAN IN NORTH CAROLINA.

Wilson News
Lukewarm Democrats and the oppo-
nents of William Jennings Bryan in North
Carolina assert very frequently that Bry-
an is weaker in North Carolina than
four years ago, and that his popularity
is on the ebb
1t would have been a revelation TO such
men to have been present at the i'm
mense Democratic State Convention in
Raleigh, and to have seen the wave Of
enthusiasm roll over the convention at
the mention Of his name, and break out
again and again, till men could shout no
longer because of physical inability. In
the convention all ninety-seven of the
counties of North Carolina were repre-
scented by large delegations straight from
the people and these represented accu-
rately the views of their constituents.
Bryan weak in North Carolina, Rather
say that Aycock has no following if this
is denied. He is the choice of the peo-
pie and today he is stronger than ever
before and will sweep the State with an
ever growing majority from Cherokee to
Currituck.
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WHY BRYAN SHOULD BE AND WILL
BE NOMINATED
New York Journal.

New York Journal.
Not only do William J. Bryan's party
services in time of adversely entitle him
to the Democratic nomination, but he is
the best representative of that hostility
to privilege, favOritism and corruption
which is the essence of Democracy, and
which has become the one vital issue in
American politics.
The American people all love and honor
Dewey. but many believe that the grand
old man is being deceived and used by
Mclean and clique Of corruptionsts.
The Journal is happy to learn that
Dewey is Democrat, and is sure that as
a Democrat he will be called upon to sup
pert and strengthen in some adequate
capacity the coming Democratic admins
tratiCn.
But the Journal stands, as 1t has al
ways stood, for William Jennings Bryan
as President of the United States.
w. r. HEARST
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15

The negroes have been ordered to
take "a back seat" in the public gath
erings of the party. But the negro
still runs the Republican party in
Eastern North Carolina. In Baden
county the call for the Republican
county convention was signed By
Newell negro, as chairman. and
Martin. negro, as secretary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15
Are in Favor Of the Amendment
Warren Record.)

The Populist Executive Committee for
the county held a meeting here last Mon
day and decided not to put out a county
ticket if the Democratic ticket was sat
isfactory. The majority of the committee
so we have been told, are in favor OF the
Constitutional Amendment, and will
vote for it. and work for its adoption
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15
The pop Party has Played Out.
Franklin Times. }

Last Saturday was the day for the
Populst primaries in TINS county, and the
small attendance at the various precincts
must have been very discouraging to
those who are still hanging on with the
hope that by some ''hook or crook" they
can set something-by 'fusing" with the
negroes. If there was meeting in Louis
burg last Saturday we were unable to
discover it, but have since learned there
were five men in a certain little room,
and it is supposed that they were hold
ing a primary In Franklinton and
number who attended the primary so
we learn from an eye witness was five
two old messy back" Republicans and
three Populists. At Clfton's mill the
number was (. AT the Gold Mine precinct
the number was 3. If meetings were
held anywhere else we have been unable,
up to date, to get any information in re-
gard to them"
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we will print sketch and picture
of the candidates until all have been
of fine men, and when The people
come to learn their worth they will
be proud to entrust the State govern
ment into their hands.