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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-11
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Here is An Easy Way to Find Out

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Chronic Constipation or the sickness pc
culiar to woman the best is DR.. David
kennedys Favorite Remedy and a very
simple way to find out if you need it, is
to put some urine in a glass tumbler and
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Gus symptoms as pain in the back, fire.
quent desire TO urinate, especially al
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water, the staining of linen by your urine
and all the unpleasant and dangerous
effects produced on the system by the
use of whiSkey and beer. All druggists
sell DR.. David Kennedys Favorite Remedy
at $1.00 a bottle, or bottles for $500.
BY special and particular arrangement
with the manufacturers, our readers can
try this grand medicine absolutely free
BY simply sending your full name and
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nedy Corporation Rondout, n. Y, men
tioning this paper, when a trial bottle OF
Favorite Remedy, together with pamph-
let of valuable medical advice, will be sent
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The publishers of this paper guarantee
the genuineness Of this offer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-11
A TRUE FRIEND OF THE NEGRO.

We print elsewhere today the adj
dress of President Chas. +. Meserve
to the graduating class at Shaw Uni
versity yesterday. 1t is a remarkable
speech, worthy of careful reading
and consideration. For several years
the head of the country's largest edu-
cational institution for the colored
race. DR.. Meserve has enjoyed rare
opportunities for the study of the
negro and his condition in North
Carolina. Calling attention to the
withdrawal of the franchise from the
colored man in the South because of
his failure to properly exercise it, DR..
Meserve thus addresses his grad
yates:
Avenues leading to office-holding
cannot be travelled by you and little
has been gained in this direction in
the past by any race. The shore of
the white political sea is lined with
wrecks, and they are far greater in
number than the ships that have made
port in safety. There is little in of
fice-holding for white people; moth
ing for you: but in educated colored
citizenship there is and always will
be the power of the ballot.
Words of wisdom these. and had
they but been followed in years gone
by things would now be quite differ
ent. But knowing that there's no use
crying over split milk and realizing
that present conditions must be dealt
with, DR.. Meserve gives this whole
some advice:
Devote yourselves to the public
schools next to the church of God.
There is in them a potency for the
advancement of the race that can be
found nowhere else. Let your ener-
gies be expended upon them rather
than in building up church, associa-
tons or other private schools. The
bulk of the race must receive its edu-
cation in the public schools. and these
schools should be made as good as
possible.
Then calling attention to the fact
that the race problem lis in the
South and must be solved here in the
South" DR.. Meserve advised his stu
dents to make friends with the white
people of the South:
\ more kindly feeling on your
part toward the best and most in
fiuential white men and women here
in the South and a deeper and more
general personal interest on their
part in your spiritual, moral and
educational welfare will bring untold
blessings to both races.
This is advice to the negro from
one of his true friends, a brave and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-11

The Board of Medical Examiners will
meet in Tarboro Wednesday, May 10th,
1900. The Medical Society of the State
of North Carolina will meet in Tarboro the
following TUESDAY, MAY ed, 1900.
Reduced rates on all railroads.
There is room on the program for a
few more papers; send in your subject
to the secretary at once.
A concentrated post graduate course
for the busy physician.
GEO. W. LONG, M. D., Pres.
Graham, n. C.
GEO. W. PRESSLY, NJ. D., Sec,
Charlotte, N. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-11
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.

For Governor, CHARLES p. AYCOCK
of Wayne county.
For Lieutenant Governor w. d. TUR-
NER, of Iredell.
For Secretary of State, ]. BRYAN
GRIMES, of Pitt.
For Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton. COL. T. +. TOON, of Robson.
For Treasurer, b. r. LACY, of Wake.
For Auditor, DIR. B. f. DIXON, of
Cleveland.
For Attorney General, ROBERT, D..
GILMER, of Haywood.
For Commissioner of Agriculture, SAM
UEL L. PATTERSON, of Caldwell.
For Commissioner of Labor and Print
ing, II. B. WARNER, of Davidson.
For Chairman of Corporation Commits
sion, FRANKLIN gMcNEILL, of New Han
over.
For Member Corporation Commission,
SAMUEL l.. ROGERS.
For Judge of Tenth District w. B..
COUNCIL, of Watauga.
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THE SEABOARD AIR LINE RAIL
WAY.

This is the new name of what was
known as the Seaboard Air Line eX-
tended and developed into what is
known and will be known as the sys-
TEN consolidated now under the name
of the Seaboard Air Line Railway.
This new system is the creation of
a year and a young man of the South.
1t embraces $500 miles of track
against some 900 in the old system
and instead of reaching from Ports
mouth to Atlanta its trains on June
3rd next will run solidly over its own
rails from Richmond. Va, to Tampa,
Fla.
There will be two trains each way
daily. and the service will, we under
stand, be opened with ceremony APP
propriate to an event SO thrilled with
meaning for the South.
1t comes at time. it is true, when
the conditions are ripe to receive it,
but this does not dim the distinction
that should come to the young Presi-
dent, Mr.. John SHELTON Williams for
a performance no less than luminous
in the world of finance.
The deep meaning to the South can
he partly appreciated in the hearty
cooperation which has been forth
coming to Mr.. Williams from the peo-
pie of the several Southern States
which are tratersed by the system.
These people not content with
holding up the hands of its chief pro-
jector have constantly put in petitions
for branch lines that would deliver
town after town from a bondage of
monopoly that hitherto has had to
be borne like unto a yoke.
Lines additional to those already
constructed will. we understand, be
built as demand natures. Meanwhile
Il new system with capital in abund-
ance will be operated independently
with Il pecuniary profit that has al
ready been developed by the separate
systems of which the consolidated line
is composed and as a wholesome check
to a monopoly against which the
South was fast growing helpless, both
in the matter of freight and passen-
gers as well as in some eases in the
true expressions of the peoples will
through Legislative enactment.
We give Mr. Williams and his great
system greeting in behalf. both of the
people who behold in him a young
man of their own land, raised up
with power to deliver them, and of
those industries the multiplication Of
which through his efforts will, we
doubt not. bring back to the Seaboard
Air Line Railway gain not be
grudged because it rests upon a re-
turn based upon safe competition.
TO the Nice-President Mr.. St. John,
also. we extend our congratulations
for the part he has borne toward the
result that has been achieved. And
if more were needed to insure to the
people fair consideration of their
interests. it is forthcoming in the Sc
lection of Mr.. St. John. whose meth
DDS during his management of the
Seaboard Air Line are come to be
in the minds of the people Synonymous
with their material progress.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-11
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE NEAR
RALEIGH.

BY virtue Of a decree of the Superior
court of Wake county, made in the case
of Ellen Jackson ct ais. ex parte we will
on Monday, June 18th, 1900 at IL M,
at the court house door of Wake county
sell to the highest bidder, for cash, the
valuable tract of land known as THE
Felts land" situated on Walnut creek.
one mile east of the city. This tract
contains 1861 acres and will be sold as a
whole. Plot of land can be seen at our
offices. A large part of this land is in
original growth of pine, oak and hickory,
and is the best timbered land near Raj
eigh, much of this land is heavily timber
ed
This sale is made for assets and for the
purpose of a division of the property
amongst the heirs.
S. G.. RYAN,
j. II. FLEMING,
Commissioners.
Raleigh May Sth, 1900.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-11
LINNEY ON RUSSELL.

Our news columns contain some
spicy reading for Governor Russell
this morning. BY consulting them he
will find the following interesting
facts concerning himself:
That he is mad as March hare.
That he cannot stand prosperity.
That he is afraid of his own shadow.
That he is in terror Of the Democratic
organization of the State.
That he is a good private in the ranks
but as soon as he is promoted he kicks
out of harness and plays the devil in gen.
eraI. Il
The above posies are culled from
Congressman Linney's speech in
Parsons behalf. w have no doubt
that the bosom of the Duke swelled
with pleasure at the recitah
1t is now in order for His Excellency
to launch forth Philippe against
the Hon. Mr.. Linney, incidentally
touching up the whole Republican
side of Congress.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-11
AN EPIDEMIC OF wHooPING cough

AN EPIDEMIC OF WHOOPING COUGH.
Last winter during an epidemic of
whooping cough my children contracted
the disease, having severe coughing spells.
We had used Chamberlain Cough REM
edy very successfully for Group
and naturally turned to it at
that time and found it relieved the
cough and effected a complete cure.-John
f. Clifford, Proprietor Norwood House,
Norwood, ~ y This remedy is for sale
everywhere Bobbitt Wynne Drug Co.,
and II. T. Hicks, drug gists, Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-11
THE BEST PRESCRIPTION FOR

Chills and Fever is bottle of Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic. The formula is plainly. printed
ON each nackare. It is simply Iron and Quinine
in tasteess form and is compounded ia cor,
rect proportions. The reason imitators do not
advertise their formula IS because they know
Won would NOT buv their medicine if you knew
its ingredients. Groves is the original, and is
the only chill and fever remedy sold throughout
the entire malarial section OF the United states
No cure, no pay. Price 5Oc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-11

the Populist is this year certainly the
early bird in politics. Both factions
of the party, Middle-of-the-roaders
and Fusionists. are this week holding
their national conventions.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-11

Nasal Catanh quickly yields +, treatmcnt Iy
1t is received through the nosrils, aeansos mC
heals the whole surface over which it. dffaszs IL
self. remedy for Nasal Catarrh vii h is DR..
ing or exciting to the diseased membrane should
not he used Cream Balm recognized q
specific Price 80 cents at drug 50 S or by mail.
cold in the head Immediately disappears when
Cream Balm is used. Ely Brothers, sc Warren
Street, New York
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-11

honest man. When the colored man
comes to the point that he will hear
and heed such men, rather than the
politician that would use him, a
brighter days for him will have
dawned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-11

'After suffering from severe dyspepsia
over twelve years and using many rene
dies without permanent good finally tool
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t did me so much
good l recommended it to everyone
writes ]. e. Watkins, Clerk and Recor-
der, Chillicothe, Mo. 1t digests what you
eat Bobbitt-W ynne Drug Co., w. IL
King, Adams & Moye, VIM Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-11

Queer that the Asheville Gazette
and other negro papers have not vet
heard about what Governor Russell
had to say of Richmond Pearson and
his contest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-11

CATER suffering from piles for fifteen
years | was cured by using two boxes
of DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve," writes
w. ]. Baxter, North Brook, n. c. 1t heals
everything. Beware of counterfeit7.
Bobbitt-W ynne Drug Co, w III. King,
Adams & Moye, VIM. Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-11

There must be but little consolation
fol. Governor Russell in this mornings
returns from Washington. Pearson
wins in walk.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-11

Many a man while waiting an oDpor
tunity to pose as a hero make his VIE
get up every morning and light the FIRE.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-11

An egotist is a person who thinks il a
waste of time to listen to what others
have to say OF themselves.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-11

The Chatham Record asks some
hard ones. VIII the Asheville Gazette
or some other negro organ please
rise and answer them:
The Republicans of North Carolina, by
their recent action, did not allow the
negroes to participate in nominating the
candidates for whom they must vote. Not
only did the bosses" forbid negro dele
gates from participating in the nomna-
ticn OF the State candidates, but also no
negro is allowed to attend the National
convention and have voice or vote in the
selection OF the candidates for President
and Vice. President. For the first time
since emancipation the National conven-
tion Of the Republican party will this year
have nc negro delegate from North Car
DINA. Have the Republicans suddenly
discovered that the negro is not fit or
qualified to be a delegate to their Nation
al convention? If So how can he be fit
or qualified to be a Congressman? And
if the negro is not fit or qualified to have
vote or voice in the nomination of
candidates, how can he be fit or qualified
to vote and say what candidates shall
be elected?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-11

dog in his dotage is preferable TO
enc in the sausage.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-11

The hour Of anticipation is often moro
pleasing than the instant OF feallz2-
ton.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-11

Holton doesn't seem in any hurry
to accept Mr.. Simmons invitation to
a joint canvass.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-11
State of North Carolina,
Insurance Department.

Insurance Department.
Raleigh, n. c.
I, James r. Young, Insurance Commits
sioner, do hereby certify that the above
is a true and correct abstract of the state
ment of the PHOENIX LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY, of Hartford. filed with this
Department, showing the condition of
said Company on the 31st day of Deem
Der, 1899.
Witness my hand and official seal, the
day and date above written.
JAMES YOUNG,
Insurance Commissioner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-11

The adoption OF the amendment
will settle the race question in North
Carolina as it has in Louisiana. The
negro will practically cease to vote,
while all white men will continue to
vote as in Louisiana. When the negro
is ont of politics he will become bet
ter citizen and better laborer. and he
and the white man will get along bet
ter together. The amendment will
not only disfranchise the negro, it will
free the white man by making it pos
sible for him to vote as he pleases,
instead of on race lines, as now. 1t
will dignity the white man by con-
ferring upon him high privilege
which the negro does not enjoy. 1t
will remove the fear of negro control,
thereby inviting immigration and out
side capital to help us make our State
what it ought to be. 1t will give such
an impetus to education that in the
next generation but few of our boys
and girls will be unable to read and
write. Surely no measure has ever
been presented to the people that
promises so much that is good and
uplifting as does this measure.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-11
CONVENTIONS.

NATIONAL
Republican, Philadelphia, June IL.
Prohibition, Chicago, June q.
Democratic, Kansas City, No., July
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-11
STATEMENT.
Phoenix Mutual Life InS. Co.,
OF CONNECTICUT,

Condition December S1st. 1899. as Shown
by Statement Filed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-04
CHECkMATEC
The Parrot Beat the PhonoErapM
without Amy Trouble.
|

"Gentlcmen Of the jury" said the at
torney for the defendant in the breach Cd
promise suit, II have purposely kept our
most important witnesses to the last. Ny
client is young man of more than
ordinary sagacity, and, believing that this
young woman had designs upon him. hs
had a small phonograph which he con.
cealed near rim when he called upon
her on the night in question. 1t will faith-
fully reproduce the conversation that
then took place between the two. Gem
tlemen of the jury, the photograph"
Amid profound silence the instrument
We SET going, and the jury listened.
"Gcutlemcn If the jury" said the at
torncy Tor the plaintiff, rising in his turn
and addressing the u men in a deeply
impressive manner, Il also have purposes
ly kept our most Important witness to tho
last. The learned counsel upon the other
side may smile, but the disclosures | am
about TO make will oyerturn the fimsy
structure upon which he has sought 10
build case and will tumble it in ruins
about his ears. You can talk anything
into a beggarly photograph, gentlemen.
at any time and place, but the witness
shall produce is one that cannot be stuff
/ ed for the occasion. Il will reproduce in
your hearing. gentlemen, the words Of
endcarment this designing young man has
addressed to my client time and again,
together with her replies l will now in
troduce as witness in this case tho
family parrot. Gentlemen of the jury,
the parrot"
Dextrously lifting a covered cage OUT
from under the table. he removed the
cloth that enveoped it, and a large green
parrot on the inside Immediately began.
"One more, my dearest Angelina. Only
one more. Don't Reginald! You stop
that, now. Let me alone"
The jury believed the parrot.
Verdict for the plaintiff, with heavy
dams ges.-Chicago Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-04
NEW USE FOR TELEPHONES.
Modern Improvements Have Very
RchninE influence.

The lid had been insecurity fastened
over a coal hole ia the sidewalk, and the
man with canvas shoes and a Prince Al
bert coat had got very much entangled.
lie stood and painted for a minute. Then
he looked at the coal hole and began to
shout ut the top of his voice.
"Whoop." he yelled. well. well! Hell.
10, hello. Well, Hello Whoop!"
The policeman who came running up
exclaimed:
whats The matter here? What are
you making all this noise about!"
Was it pretty badF'
~ should say so"
"Wcli il Night have been heap worse
We are living in an era Of refining inhu
ences, and I'm proud to say | have been
benefited 10y them
Whore you hollering at down in that
coal holc?"
Nobody. l was merely giving expires
sion to my ovcrcharCed feelings. | used
to be one OF the profauest men when |
got mad that ever trailed blue fire
through a vocabulary. But some time
ago had telephone put in my Office.
You know how man feels when he has
stood for a few minutes at a telephone
with the wires crossed and every second
precious. You can imagine what l felt
like saying. But didn't dare. l just
had to stand there and holler Hello. and
it occurred to me that Hello" was about
rs good a thing to say when your emo
tons overpower you as anything else. So
l cultivated the hello habit, and it has
worked beautifully. There is no doubt of
it, We live in an era of progression, and
the telephone is one of the greatest re-
fnng Influences Of the day il you only
know how to use t."-Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-04
Some Georgia Nuggets.

De man what sets down en- waits fer
de wagon when railroad train is at do
station is too slow fer dis worl.
Folks what always hopes fer de hes
may git disapp inted IA de end, but dey'll
have high ole time gxtin dar.
Ten foot er happiness beats mile err
misery, en- yit some folks takes de mile
route ever day in de week.
Dey amt no railroad ter heaven, en-
some folks kick up so much dust gittin
dar dat other folks can't see de way.
A North Carolina author sued street
railway company for damages and OBJ
tanned a verdict for 81 900 AS we have
had occasion to remark before, there is
big money in the literary business.-At-
lanta Constitution.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-04
RAILROAD EMPLOYEES WAGES RAILS.
ED

Baltimore, Md, Jan, 1.-Employes Of the
Western Maryland railroad received tn
acceptable New Years gft to-day in the
shape OF a per cent increase in wages.
In 1899 owing TO the then financial depr,s-
sion wages were reduced lc per cent with
the promise that they should he restored
as soon as financial conditions warranted
Early in 1888 one half the cut was re-
stored and to-day they were put back to
the original schedule. Expert Accountant
Stephen Little OF New York who Is maxi
ing an examination of the books OF the
company with a view of the city of Balti-
more selling It's interests in the property
reports that the company earned las,
year, after paying operating expenses and
all fixed charges "A surplus Of $50 1871 .dS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-04
A New Graft.

johnny" called the Throop street
lady, run around to the cigar store and
see if the scores in yet"
I'm surprised" remarked her visitor,
"to see you take so much interest in
baseball. l don't even understand the
game
Neither do l, dear. But, you see, I
want to ask George for little pin mon
ey If the Chicago team won, III ask
him the minute he gets in the door. IL
they lost I'll ask him tomorrow or may
be day after."-Chicago News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-04
The Old Ways.

"Are you getting your company INTO
pretty good shape" inquired the Filipino
general.
well" answered the captain, were
doing our best But it's hard for the
boys to get ont of our old habits We're
constantly saying Your money or your
life when we ought to say Advance and
give the countersign, or something like
that. "-WasLingto Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-04

"Yes, sir, | have always felt that my
legislative career was dead failure"
why so?"
Just because the party ! represented
was so overwhelmingly strong in the leg
islature that a single vote WAS worth
little or nothing. Plain
Dealer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-04
4 NeighbOrly Mistake.

Amateur Soprano-Its just too mean
for anything. That dog of yours bowls
every time ! sing.
Neghbor-Im very sorry, mum.
"Why don't you stop him."
"You see, mum, We didn't know it was
that way"
What way?"
1--WE thought, mum, that you was tryin
to spite us by singin every time he howl
ed. New York Weekly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-01-04
with Pleasure.

McSwatters--I always love TO Near
that girl next door play The Star
Spangled Banner"
Mrs McSwatters-I thought you said
you couldn't stand her piano playing?
McSwatters-W Well. when she plays
THE Star Spanged Banner" it's sign
she's got through Syracuse Herald.