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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.
GROWTH OF THE SOUTH.
Kansas City Star.

Kansas City Star.
The fine growth of the Southern States
during the last ten years is one of the
things brought out by the census an
nouncement. From the fact that so few
large cities are in the South it was natu-
raj to suppose that the rate of increase
there would not come up to that in the
North. The cities above $4,000 inhabi-
tants have advanced 1925 per cent during
the last decade, while the country, as a
whole, has gained only q per cent. Only
twenty of the 159 cities with pop
ulation of more than $4,000 are located in
the Southern States The growth of these
States must, accordingly, be largely ru-
raj or in the smaller towns.
For years the growth of the eleven
States Of the Confederacy was, to q
marked degree, less than that Of the
rest of the American Union. This is nc
longer true. From 1880 to 1890 it was
q per cent, while that of the rest of the
country was q. For the last decade both
sections have advanced at the rate of q
per cent AS a result of it's previous
slower growth, however, the South, or
the Confederacy, has gained only 108 per
cent since 1860 while the other States
have made a percentage of 1855.
The expansion of the cotton raising in
dustry has doubtless contributed to the
advance of the South. In 1890 it produced
something over 7,250,00 bales. Last years
crop was II 100000 Florida has become
a great resort for Northern people and
has developed it's orange production. Tex
as has attracted inhabitants by its diver
elf nf IbrOnQhOnt
South the decade has seen the establish
ment of many manufactures, the building
of new railroads and the development OF
mineral and agricultural resources. All
of these factors have combined to attract
settlers and thereby increase the popula-
ton and wealth of that section.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22
WHAT THE FIGURES SHOW,

A study of the vote cast for Bryan
and Mckinley in the November cleo
ton is interesting
The official canvass of the vote,
completed yesterday morning, shows
Bryan's majority in North Carolina to
be 24,739 or SAB in excess of what it
was in 1896. Bryan received in the
State this year 1916 as against 174,-
4SS four years ago, while McKinley's
vote this year was ,997 as against
155,222. In other words Bryan's vote
this year is 1852 less than the Bry-
an vote of 1896 and 28,o14 less than Ay-
cocks vote in August. McKinleys
vote this year showed falling Off OF
22.225 as compared with that cast for
him four years ago, or 6,701 more than
was received by Adams in the August
election.
The following fourteen counties
but were transferred to the Republi-
can column in the National election:
Alamance, Bladen, Bincombe, Chowan,
Cumberland, Davidson, Forsyth, Gra-
ham, Lincoln, Moore, Orange, Pamli-
co, Pasquotank and Perquimans.
Clay is the only county THAT was
transferred from the Republican col
umn in the State election to the Demo
cratic column i'll the National cleo
ton. Clay's Republican majority in
August was 80 and it's Democratic ma
iority in November was 10-a change
OF 40 votes.
Gains over their majorities in Au-
gust were made by only four Demo-
cratic counties, as follows:
Wilson, 1,4s6 majority in August,
1922 in November gain of 1876 votes.
Iredell, AGO majority in August, 479
in November gain of 10 votes.l
Caba11'us, 355 majority in August,
373 in November-a gain of IS votes.
Hyde, &C majority in August, 60 in
November-a gain of votes.
Republican majorities were reduced
slightly in three counties: Madison,
Mitchell and Stokes. The other Repub-
lean counties showed Republican
gains.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22
SURPRISING RESULTS.
"A Simple Internal Remedy Makes Re-
markable Cures of Catarrh.

A Simple Internal Remedy Makes Re-
markable Cures of Catarrh.
People who have used sprays, inhalers,
salves and washes for catarrh and have
found how useless and inconvenient they
are will be agreeably surprised at re-
suits following the use of pleasant, in
ternal remedy in tablet form; druggists
everywhere admit that Stuart's Catarrh
Tablets, which they sell at so cents for
full sized treatment is the safest most
effective and popular Of all catarrh rene
dies.
Nearly all cheap cough mixtures and
throat lozenges contain opiates; these
cheap medicines give a temporary relief,
especially with little children by destroy
ing nerve sensation; the irritation in
throat, which causes coughing is tenn
porarily removed, not by removing the
cause but by deadening the nerves of
feeling the irritation is not felt although
it is still there and will promptly re-
turn.
Stuarts Catarrh Tablets is the best
remedy to remove catarrhal secretion,
whether in the nose, throat or stomach
because they are composed of wholesome
antiseptics like Eucalyptol, GuaiacOl,
Sanguinaria and Hydrastin; when you
use these tablets you know what you are
putting into your system and not taking
chances with cocaine, opiates or similar
poisons found in so many catarrh cures
and cough medicines
Dr. RamsdelI in commenting on ca
tarrh cures says: Il can heartily recon-
mend Stuart's Catarrh Tablets, because
they contain no cocaine nor other dan
gerous drug found in so many advertised
catarrh cures l have known of many
cases of long standing catarrh of the
head and throat completely cured by the
daily use of these tablets for several
weeks. One case in particular, which
could not reach with an inhaler or spray
and where the catarrh caused daily head
aches and a noticeable loss of hearing
was entirely cured by this harmless but
effective remedy"
DR.. Wainwright says: 81 never hest
tate to prescribe Stuarts Tablets for ca
tarrhaI headaches and catarrhal deafness
because | know them to be perfectly safe
for child or adult and have seen many
remarkable cures resulting from theil
regular daily use; because they are adj
vertised and sold in drug stores is nc
reason why any good physician should
not use them because we should seize
upon. the means of cure wherever found
St1art's Catarrh Tablets are especially
valuable for catarrhal colds in children
because they are pleasant to the taste
and may be used freely to break up Sc
we're colds and Group at the very begin
ming.
All druggists sell the remedy at fifty
cents for full sized package.
A little book on cause and cure of ca
tarrh mailed free by addressing the f. A
| Stuart Co., Marshall, Mich.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22
LEE AND DEATH FIGHT.

Mr. w A. Hines, of Manchester, Ia,
writing of his almost miraculous escape
from DEATH says: Exposure after meas
les induced serious lung trouble, which
ended in Consumption. l had frequent
hemorrhages and coughed night and day
All my doctors said l must soon die
Then I began t. use DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, which COM
pletely cured me. I would not be without
it even if it cost $500 a bottle. Hundreds
have used it on my recommendation and
all say it never fails to cure Throat
Chest and Lung troubles" Regular size
soc. and $1.00. Tritl bottles free at all
druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22

There is some talk of disseminating
the Newbern Fair because it has not
been financial success. We hope this
will not be done The Newbern Fair,
like the State Fair at Raleigh, has
done. Il great work; and in doing it
they have become institutions that
North Carolina cannot now afford to
let die They have exploited our splen-
did resources, promoted business and
educated the people. Neither the peo-
pie Of the State nor the business men
Of the towns in which these Fairs are
held can afford to allow them TO be
discontinued.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22
AMONG TAR HEEL EDITORS,
A LONGER SCHOOL TERM.

Raleigh Christian Advocate.
The educational condition of North Car
DINA will not be good until the general
school term is longer The educational
condition of a county in which the school
term embraces not more than four months
in the year, cannot be called good in the
strict sense. The General Assembly will
disappoint many citizens of the State if
it adiourns in March without having leg
islated so that the common schools have
longer terms. The fact that so many are
in favor of a compulsory system is signi-
ficant and encouraging.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22
MENACE OF A LARGE ARMY.

New Orleans Picayune.
Maintenance in time of peace of large
force of armed men, subject only to the
Federal authority, for no other purpose
than to form the nucleus of a still larger
force in the event of war, is distinct
menace to the country's democratic in
situations and to the liberties of the peo-
pie. small standing army can be profit
ably employed in the Notifications and
arsenals for the protection of public prop
erty and for other like purposes, and an
adequate corps of officers is useful as
the means of furnishing military instruc-
ton and affording the desired nucleus of
organization in the event of war. In act
ual time of war, however, it is perfectly
safe for the country to depend upon large
levies of volunteers, for the arming and
equipping of which adequate supplies
should be kept always on hand The vol
unteers have never failed the country in
the past and the Picayune is convinced
that they will be equally reliable in the
future.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22
RETURN TO THE WHIPPING POST
Baltimore News.

Baltimore News
Judge Simeon E. Baldwin of the Su-
Dreme Court of Connecticut, in speech
before the Hartford Business Mems AS
ISOLATION recently, advocated return to
the whipping-post as a punishment for
certain classes of criminals. The fact
that such a proposition is advocated by
judge of q State Supreme Court indicates
that such a change in the method of pun
ishment is being seriously considered by
the bench and the bar Judge Baldwin
would confire the punishment to juvenile
offenders, ruffans, wido-beaters and those
who do deeds of violence. A proposition
advocated by so high an authority and
favored silently by many men familiar
with the administration of justice cannot
be brushed aside.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22
MIGHTY GOOD ADVICE.
WINSTON Sentinel.

Winston Sentinel.
We think Legislators should be reti-
cent in committing themselves to this
thing or that, to this man or that, in adj
vance of the session. According to our
notion, legislator should be in a posi-
ton to use his best judgment, in the in
terest of his constituency, when the time
for action arrives without being handi-
capped by promises made before the full
situation was understood
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22

AVOID all drying inhalants and use
that which cleanses and heals the men,
brane. EIy's Cream Balm is such rem
edy and cures Catarrh easily and pleas
antly. Cold in the head vanishes quick
ly. Price so cents at druggists or by
mail.
Catarrh caused difficulty in speaking
and to a great extent loss OF hearing
BY the use of Ely's Cream Balm dropping
of mucus has ceased, voice and hearing
have greatly improved.-J. W. Davidson
Atty at Law, Monmouth, Ill.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22

The attention of the New York Tri-
bune, Times, Sun and other South-lec-
turing papers is respectfully called to
an attempt of a Chicago mob ON Tues
day to lynch negro for assaulting a
little white girl. 1t might do these
papers good to sweep a little before
their own doors.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22
~ Chief Clerk of the Legislature.
Charlotte Observer

The election of Mr.. Brevard Nixon as
chief clerk cf the House, at the next
session of the Legislature, is practically
assured, as 60 members out of probable
caucus of hundred are already pledged
to him. MIR. Nixon's only opponent in the
race has Withdrawn and it is presumed
that his election may be unanimous His
record as chief clerk during the last ses-
sion of the Legislature was excellent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22
THE APPETITE OF A GOAT.

Is envied by all poor dyspeptics whose
Stomach and Liver are out of order. All
such should know that DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, the wonderful Stomach and
Liver Remedy, gives a splendid appetite,
sound digestion and a regular bodily habit
that insres perfect health and great en-
ergy. Only 25c. at all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22

The election being over, General
Macarthur has abolished the press
censorship. The news will come in a
little more freely, but any one who
imagines that it VIII be as free as it
was before we became imperialists
does not yet realize all that we are in
for.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22
THAT'S THE WAY 1T LOOKS.
Southern Tobacco Journal.

Southern Tobacco Journal
The victory that has been recently won
at the polls is apparently construed by
the trusts as endorsement of their ways
and means of doing business, and as Ii
cense to turn themselves loose in earn
est. 1t looks as though they were really
going to show what they can do to sepa-
rate the people from their money.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22

Somehow the author of a love story
never sees the wart on the nose of his
hero or the freckles on the face of his
heroine.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22
NOTICE To CONTRIBUTORS.

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All communications addressed to the
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No exception will be made to this rule.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22
A GAY KENTUCKY FINANcIER.

Durham Herald.
The Kentucky cashier who managed to
get away with larger amount than the
combined capital, surplus and undivided
profits of the bank with which he was
connected, stands in a class all by him
self as a financier. This man was no
common thief, no sir.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22
GREENvILLE WANTS A FACTORY.

The farmers may not look at it that
way, but if there was a cotton factory
in Greenville. it would mean one-quar-
ter to one-half cent more a pound for
their cotton the season through. That
is the way it is in other towns where
factories are located. Greenville should
have one.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22

Some church-goers would take chances
aud go the other way if salvation wasn't
free.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22
wr,r>- q. COLUMBUS Lam
Wilmington Star

wv-~ G. COLUMBUS LANDED.
Wilmington Star.
1t is said that in spite Of forty-rod bug
juice and soap there are more Indians in
this country now than when G. Columbus
landed. But they can't prove it by any
census taken before that time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22

SHORT TIME BETWEEN DRINKS.
Chicago News.
OF course the Governor Of North Caro-
lima has been invited to the irrigation
convention.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22
AN OPPORTUNITY MISSED.

mn UFIUftIUNII1 MISSED.
Asheville Citizen.
This is Methodist week in North Caro-
lima, AMI yet we have read no remarks
%bont chickens in connection with the
conference to be held at Greensboro
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22

New York is now struggling with
another one of its reform spasms.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15
MISSIONARIES MASSACRED.
Horrible Details of Boxer Hatchery Car
ried tn Tien Tsin by "A Chris
tian Refugee.

Ticn Tsin. Sept. ., via Nagasaki,
Sept. 10.-The latest reports received
here from Pckiu say thai the empress
dowag"r is in the Province of Shan
81. and that the Japanese are pursu-
ing her.
\ Christian refugee from Pao Ting
Flu, where the Pekin officials were en-
listing troops when he left. asserts
that he saw Il large force of Boxers
between Pekin and Pao Ting Flu. He
also brings authoritative news of the
massacre (alrcady reported) by the
provincial soldiers of the American
missionaries at Fen-Chow-Fu on Au-
gust Is.
Mr.. .itwater and his wife. with their
two children. Mr.. Legren and his
wife and Miss English were b~eheaded.
He also confirms the report of the
killing of ~ members of the English
mission at Tai-Iaun-Fu. At Tai-ku,
where Mrs. Coombs was thrown into
the flames of the burning mission
buildings. and where ten English
priests and all the members of the
American mission were eNterminated,
the men making a gallant defense I'M
til their ammunition was exhausted.
He says there is no doubt hat Miss
Whitchurch and Miss +. T.. Farrell
were murdered at IIsi-Ayo, and he
confirms the reported massacre of
Miss French and Miss Balmer, as well
as hundreds of native Christians.
The same refugee, giving further
details as to the condition of the
party of foreigners already reported.
as under siege August %, by Chinese
regulars. in the Province of Shan-Si,
says that the party consisted of four
priests, five nuns, five European en-
gineers and several missionaries and
that they were surrounded by troops
Who had r~etreated from Pekih
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15
A VAGRANT FROM BOSTON.
He Astonished a Bailin by His High.
Flown Language in
Court.

EaiiiF Kendig is recognized as something
of a wit. The first prisoner to be subjected
70 the laconic thrusts of the bailiff in the
police court the other day was William
Ross, says the Washington Times. The
charge against him was vagrancy, and as
he was arraigned kendig said, soto voce:
a rolling stone gathers no moss" He
then added, that is a true saying" Much
to the surprise and chagrin OF kendig, Ross
replied without the ~faintest sembiance Of a
smile:
why do you not quote that aphorism cor
rectly: As we say it in Boston it is: Amy
petrified formation endowed with a rotary
motion shows no affinity for the collection
of lichenous particles"
That will do from you," said Kendig,
you are charged as a vag. Are you guilty or
not guilty."
Ross answered not guilty. but the evi.
dence was against him. Policeman Gordon
declared that he found Ross begging at the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad station. Ross
claimed that the only begging he did was
to beg the policeman to release him. Judge
Mills sent Ross to the ~workhouse for 60 days
in default OF bonds in the sun of 500.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15
The Fall of Babylon,

"Now, children" said the Sunday school
teacher, which of you can tell me why
Babylon fell?"
There was a long silence. The little ones
bent over and. looked at one another and
drew long breaths, but none of them said
anything.
Come, COME" the teacher exclaimed at
length. I'm surprised! Isn't there any
little boy or girl in this class who can tell
why Babylon fell? Isn't there any one of
you who can think of any reason why Baby.
lon should have f~a.len?"
Then a boy with large brown freckles on
the bridge of his nose and a thumb with q
blackened nail put up his hand.
"Ah," the sweet-faced teacher said, II
thought some of you must know, if you only
stopped to think. What was it, Percy"
"Mebby he stepped on a banana peel"
Percy suggested.-Chicago TimesHerald.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15

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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15
MAKING A GOOD SHOWING.
The Postal Department in the PHIL
ippines is Showing a COM
Portable Surplus.

Washington. Sept. 12.-The post.
master general has received a conf
m%unication from F. W. Naille. direc-
tor of posts in the Philippines. show
ing tina there will be a surplus Of re-
ceipts over expenditures up to June
30 of S19,449. This does not include
fees for money orders of $1,000, and
there is one department. that OF Ba-
colud, vet to hear from.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15

The letter P, like the selfish friend. 10
first in pity and last in help.IChicago DAILY
News.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-09-15
THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR.
A Marked Revival of Interest Man.
ifested in England Over
the Outcome.
LORD ROBERTS, PRESENT ACTIVITY.
Movements Under Way that are Evil
IDENTIFY Designed to Bring the
Campaign to an End in the East
ern DEMONSTRATING Toward
kOOmatcpOOrt.

New York. Sept. IA dispatch to
the Tribune from London says: There
is Il marked revival of public interest
III the war in South Africa, owing
partly to the vigor with which Lord
Roberts is conducting operations, but
mainly to the political effects in con-
nection with the approaching cleo
tiOnS.
Lord Roberts Objective Point.
Lord Roberts new objective point,
is clearly Komatipoort, and Gen.
French's cavalry division. with Gen.
Pole-Carew's infantry. has been set IN
motion toward it. with BarbertOn
and Nelspruit as halfway stations
FROM Belfast. French has started
from Carolina. so as to reach Bar
bcrton by Ermels road, while Gener.
ais Hutton and Henry are working
eastward owe the hills near the rail
way, along which P~ole-Carew is ad.
Nancing.
Fighting All Along the Line.
There was fighting all along the
line on sunday. and the Beers were
steadily driven back. Simultaneously
Sir 1;edvers Butler. leaving Hamilton
behind him at Lydenburg. had been
attacking Commandant BOtha's
force on the summit of Il mountain,
where a turning movement was i'm.
practicable.
The road from ~L.ydenburg makes a
loop northward to Krugerspost, and
thence runs easterlyto Pilgrims Rest
whence there is a bride path around
Spitzkop toward the railway at Nels-
pruit.
Made "a Gallant Frontal Attack.
Gen. Butler did not follow this
road. but made Il frontal assault up
on Il position of great natural
strength. three hattaliOnS carrying it
with gallantry. 1t seems probable
that he has turned the Boer positions
at Pilgrims Rest and krugerspost.
but it is not clear whether he has cut
off the retreat of the enemy to Nels-
pruit.