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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-18
a CONVICTED ASSASSIN OF CHAR
ACTER.

Mr.. Spencer Blackburn stands today
convicted as an advocate not only of the
assassination of leading Democrats, but
also as an assassin of the character of
an honorable gentleman
In his speech at Newton he was guilty
of the great wrong of melting his igno-
rant followers to assassination. If, when
it was published, Mr.. Blackburn had said
that he spoke the incendiary words under
excitement and regretted their utterance,
the people would have thought him indis-
Greet, but not vicious. Instead of doing
that, he chose to become the assassin of
the character of Mr.. H. A. Chappell. the
honorable gentleman who wrote the re-
port of his speech, by branding him as "a
stupid correspondent" and his report as
without foundation in fact and abso-
lutely false"
Elsewhere, by affidavit of the best men
in Catawba county it is shown that Mr.
Blackburn stands guilty of writing a
card that is without foundation in fact
and absolutely false" 4..s.
Nobody believed Blackburns denials
when he first made them. The people
Of North Carolina have come to know
that this paper is always careful about
it's publications, and prints nothing but
the truth about friend or foe. So far
as We are concerned, party defeat would
be welcomed sooner than we would print
an untruth about any man. The reputa-
ton for accuracy that long years has
built up is worth more to us than any
party victory or personal advancement.
No man wanting in character and in
tegrity is employed on our staff. Mr.,
Chappell. who reported Mr.. Blackburn
speech, is a graduate of Wake Forest
College, Christian gentleman who
stands as high as any man in North
Carolina, and Blackburn attempt to save
himself by blackening Mr. Chappell's
character is as base as his advocacy of
assassination.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-18
FROM MURPHY TO MANTEO.

Mr.. Daniel Stewart, of Harnett countys
leading citizens died suddenly last Saturday. He
was about rs years old.
Arrangements are being perfected to build an
other large cotton mill in Hillsboro The old town
is going to be manufacturing place OF i'm
portance.
The sheriff of Rowan has levied on the Union
copper mine owned by Mr. W. G. Newman and
others. Mr.. Newman is sick, but his attorney
says all obligations will paid and the mine oper-
ated on a larger scale.
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SENATORIAL PRIMARIES.
Wilmington Messenger.

lImlngton Messenger.
The people should not lose sight OF the impor
tant senatorial primaries TO be held The plan -
smple-to postpone until after the August eiec
ton all consideration OF the next United States
Senator It might complicate and veX II the
rivalry TO break out while the suffrage amend
ment was being pressed and under the fire OF 1t
enemies. Candidates for the legislature should
not be in any way embarrassed by the aspira
tions and seekers of United States Senatorial hon
ors The amendment is in Importance far aboY
all things else.
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SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.
THE PENNSYLVANIA "HOLD UP.
Ashetille Citizen.

Ashesiile Citizen.
The Legislature OF Virginia has grated
charter to the Seaboard Air Line to extend its
line from Richmond to Washington. The Sea-
board may build its line to the southern bank OF
the Potomac river but it will not cross the
river except by permission of the Pennsylvania
Railroad. which controls the Potomac by virtue
of special trains furnished the Presidents OF the
of Congress.
THE President will go special car on
the Pennsylvania Railroad" OF course No
matter where he goes the President goes in
Pennsylvania Railroad special or special
train That road has had monopoly of carry
ing Presidents since Lincoln died. Favors to
Presidents, Cabinet officers and Congressman are
the consideration paid by the road for having
grabbed twenty acres of public grounds III the
city Of Washington and for owning the Potomac
river at Washington
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-18

thought of the Porto Rico tariff muddle
Tom Reed is quoted as saying: Il re-
fuse to be quoted. l have d reputation
serve"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-18

Chronic Nasal Catarrh poisons every breath
that is drawn into the lungs. There is procura-
bic from any druggist the remedy for the
of this trouble. A small quantity of Eys
Cream Balm placed into the nostrls spreads
over an infamed and angry surface, relieving i'm
medately the painful Inflammation cleans S,
heals and cures cold in the head vanishas
Immediately. Sold by druggists or will be mail
ed for SO cents by Ely Brothers, So Warren ST.,
n y.
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is growing less popular in the South. Go
from home 10 learn-incorrect news.
The truth is Bryan is much stronger in
the South today than at any pr>N GUS
time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-18
A FRIGHTFUL BLUNDER

viii often cause horrible Burn. Scald. Cut or
Bruise Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the best in the
world will kill the pain and promptly heal It.
Cures Old Sores Fever Sores Ulcers, Boils, Fell
ons. Corns all Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure
on earth Only 25 cents box. Cure guaran-
teed. Sold by all druggists.
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Catawba is For Aycock.
Especial to News and Observer. )

Newton, N. c.. March 1.-THE County
Convention met today. Aycock was en-
dorsed for Governor, w. S. Turner for
Lieutenant Governor, London for trea-
surer. Great enthusiasm was shown for
the amendment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-18

Our correspondents must bear with US
lumns of good articles on hand and will
print all during the next ten days. Those
subscribers who complain of the small
nonpareil type will be glad to know that
we have arranged within two or three
days to replace it by larger type.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-18
A PAPER TO BE PROUD OF.

Greenvile Reflector.
The present managers have made the News
and Observer a paper OF which Raleigh and the
State ought to feel proud. The steps of improve.
ments and progress have been continued, and the
paper grows better all the while.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-18

Carolina spends 80 cents for public schools,
or total of $931,543 The poorest North
western States expended much more
they have big school funds derived from
the sale of public lands.
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Democratic Speakings.

r. b. Glenn will speak at Wilkesboro, Monday,
March 10th.
C. b. Aycock will speak at Asheboro, Tuesday,
March goth.
w. II. Bower will speak at Jefferson, April q
W. b. Shaw will speak at Nashville, April Q.
F. A. Woodland will speak at Southport 10th Of
March.
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The man who insists on talking a
thing over invariably overtalks.

To secure the original witch hazel salve, ask
for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, well known a
certain cure for piles and skin diseases. Beware
OF worthless counterfeits. They are dangerous
Bobbitt and Wynne Drug Co.. w. Ii. King,
Adams and Moye, VIM. Simpson
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-18

A scientist says that shutting the eyes
makes the sense of hearing more acute.
This may account for the many closed
eyes seen in the churches every Sunday
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-18
IT IS A HOWLlNG FARCE.

The Industrial Commission. which held
a meeting in Charlotte few days ago,
is bowling farce. 1t was chiefly organic
ed to investigate trusts. 1t came to
North Carolina the home of the robber
tobacco trust, summoned only one wit
ness and he a director of the trust, did
not examine him, and went its way re-
joicing.
This is sample Republican way of
investigating trusts:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-18

The Senate says that the Constitution
does not extend to Porto Rico-it only
has the flag.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-18

1t is reported from Washington that
Carl Schurz, E. C. Benedict and other
anti expansion friends of eX-Presdent
Cleveland have urged him to come out
for Bryan, and that he has the matter
under advisement. While the lamp
holds out to burn"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-18
CONVENTIONS.

NATIONAL
Republican, Philadelphia, June 16.
Prohibition, Chicago, June q.
Populist, Sioux Falls, S. D., May 0.
Democratic, Kansas City, No., July 4
STATE
Democratic, Raleigh, April IL.
Republican, Raleigh, May 3
Populist, Raleigh, April Is.
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Observation-Disclosures is more than a
million and a quarter feet ready to be
shipped
At one mill Mr. W. n. Farmer has al
ready cut since last May, 100000 feet.
He is now preparing to put in a plant
with a capacity of 10000 feet per day of
dried and dressed lumber.
THAT they so forward was the COM
mand to Moses. We are doing that in
North Carolina-in education in railroad
building and in all things that make for
true progress. j. ID.
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Obituaries.
Major William Hoge Resell.

William Hoge Russell, of Fredericks-
burg, Va, entered into rest July "a, 1899.
He was born in Bedford, Pa, Novem-
Der "a, 1926, and at the time of his death
was in his seventy-fourth year.
Major Russell was the son of Hon.
James Mcpherson Russell, of Bedford,
"a, representative in Congress in I84o
and 1842, and in 1888 delegate to the
convention held in Philadelphia to re-
wise the Constitution of the State. He
was grandson of Captain Alexander
Russell, of the Revolutionary army, and
brother of Hon. Sam Lyon Russell, of
Pennsylvania, a representative of the
American Congress in 1858, and also
delegate to a second convention held in
Philadelphia to revise again the consti
tuition of the State.
He engaged in business in Washing
ton, Pa, in Wheeling, w. Va, and since
1866 in Fredericksburg, Va, and in all
his business matters he was regarded as
the very soul of honor.
oi ing Ills lOlS Illness, which he bore
with patience and resignation, though
providentially cut off from most of his
family the Lord raised up the kindest
friends who ministered most tenderlv to
every want. No man ever had more
tender nursing, and he was very grateful
for it.
Major Russell united with the Presbv-
terrain Church in 1879 by profession of
his faith in the Lord Jesus, and in 1881
he was ordained deacon, in which office
he most faithfully served the church.
AT the time of his death he was the pre-
sident of the Board of Deacons.
Whilst of reticent. nature in his ex-
preston of his religious feelings he was
a true and humble Christian. His faith
was as simple as a chi1d's. In the COM
plete mastery he gained over himself he
gave remarkable exhibition of the
power of grace to triumph. Few men
ever had more to contend with, and none
ever did it more successfully.
B. w. M.
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tributing largely to its support and for
repairing and remodelling the church re-
Gently. Perhaps the last business that
he attended to was to provide the shin
giles for new roof, saying to friend,
When get home, 1 want our tabernacle
here to be in good condition.
On April "a, 1000 he passed to his re-
ward in his eighty-sixth year, and on
the 25th we laid him to rest in the Hat
Creek cemetery, using as part of the
service that sweet hymn,
Servant of God, we'll done;
Rest from thy loved employ:
The battle fought, the victory won,
Enter thy Masters JOY"
And "he being dead yet speaketh."
D. P. r.
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MIR. o. Clark.

The subject of this sketch was born
October I, 1874. His parents were
Paulett Clark and Mary Irwin, daughter
OF Major Irwin, founder of the Presbv-
terrain Church, Hat Creek, Va. Brother
Clark made profession of faith in tbe
Lord Jesus, and united with Hat Creek
Church, in Campbell county, Va. when
he was about nineteen years of age.
Thence to the close of a long life his
Chief delight was in the service of and
IN communion with his Lord. AT the
age OF forty he was elected to the hon
ored and responsible eldership and soon
after, as clerk of session. He enioved
In large measure the confidence of \
wide circle of friends, thus demonstrate
ing the influence of godly life.
On the 18th of June, 1866, Brother
Clark was united in marriage to Mrs
Lizzie Nowlan, daughter of Tobn c
Payne, of Campbell county. The fruit
OF that union is DR.. ]. Pau1ett Clark. of
nat creek, Va, noble scion of a noble
rather. Our prayer is that the mantle
OF the father may be wrapped about the
son; and that he may strive to fill his
rather $ place in the community and
church.
Brother Clark represented his session
In FULLY half the meetings of Roanoke
Presbytery from his ordination and in
Stallation to his death. And twice he
represented the Presbytery on the floor
OF the General Assembly. He was al
most father to Hat Creek Church, con-
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Marriages.

-GooDwIN.-At Bethel Church.
Caroline county, Va, on Thursday, July
18th, by the Rev. J. W. Rosebro, D. D.,
Mr.. H. H. Baker, of Pittsburg, Pa,
and Miss Lizzie Goodwin, daughter of
Mr.. William P. Goodwin, of Caroline.
WATTS BRADsHAw.-At Mcdowell,
Va, June 20, 1900, by Rev. John Ruff,
Mr.. [. Bassett Watts, of Pulaski City,
Va, and Miss Cornelia F. Bradshaw.
L1GHT-HARLAN.-In the Falling Water
Presbyterian Church, June g. 1000, by
Rev. E. R. Leyburn, Charles P. Light
and Miss Margaret H. Harlan.
KEADY-RUMPH.-In Atlanta. Ga.
June 20, 1000, at the residence of the
brides mother, by Rev. w. G. Ready,
of Greensboro, Ala, William McHenry
Ready, of Wadley, Ga, and Miss Mary
lnez Rumph, of Atlanta.
EIcHELBERGER-HERRI Lewis
Elchelberger, of Staunton, Va, and
Mamie Griffin Herring, of Rockingham
county, Va, by the Rev. Carr Moore. on
June 80, 1000
GRAHAM-DURHAM.-In the Presbyte-
ran Church at Millboro, Va, by Rev.
IL. A. Young, on the morning of June
II, 1900, Cyrus w. Graham, deacon in
Lebanon Church, Rockbridge county,
Va, and Ida B. Durham, of Millboro.
Bath county, Va.
DAILYHUGHEs.-On June ~, 1000. at
the residence of Mr.. John Hughes, Wa
bash, Giles county, Va, by the Rev.
Boiling Hobson, Mr.. Jesse c. Daily and
Miss Arizona Hughes.
HEDGES SAvILLE.-In the Presbyterian
manse, Hedgesville, w. Va, March 81,
1900, by Rev. E. R. Leyburn, Charles L.
Hedges and Miss Laura V. Saville.
THoMPsoN-HALL.-At Clinton, Mo-,
June 20, 1900, by the Rev John S. Van
Meter, D. D., Mr.. Jesse o. Thompson
and Miss Mayme R. Hail..
SwADNER- SENIOR Clinton. Mo-.
July 2, 1000, by the Rev. John S. Van
Meter, d. D., Mr.. Matt. Swadner and
Miss Ada Belle Senior, all of Clinton.
Mo.
VAUGHAN-WATsoN-At the home of
the pastor of Third Presbyterian Church,
June 18th, at $3.50 P. NJ, Arthur Thomas
Vaughan, of Grayson county, Va, and
Sue Fannie Watson, of Bedford county,
Va, by Rev. Tazewell M. McCorkle.
HYDE CoYNER.-At Clifton Forge. Va.
July 4, 1000, Mr.. Cyrus Hyde and Miss
Laura Ellen Coyner, formerly from
Bath county, Va.
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If You Feel Irritable
Take HorsfOrd's Acid Phosphate.

1t makes refreshing, cooling bever-
age, and is an invigorating tonic, sootF-
ing to the nerves.
Courier Democrat., 1900-03-29

professional. George Langworthy did
himself proud in "Ebenezer" and when
he tackled" the ,kewalk showed HIM
self the right man for the place. The
character sketch "Matrimony" by Aunt
Chloe, as portrayed by Miss Gogin, is
another number on the program deserv-
ing of special mention, which could be
truthfully said of one and all. Last but
not least the beautiful voice possessed
by Mrs. F. S. Smith gave fine inter
pretation to several negro melodies that
lacked nothing in the character she
represented as "Black Patti" The
curtain was finally brought down on
side splitting farce "The Sham Doctor"
most fitting cap to the climax of such
high class performance. Prof. Hops
| was here from the Forks as accompanist
task envied by none and filled with
perfect satisfaction. The receipts
amounted to over $50, and all over and
above expenses goes to the kindergarten
movement.
Courier Democrat., 1900-03-29
BURNT CORK ARTISTS.
Langdon's Mixed Minstrel Players Draw
an Enthusiastic Audience.

dA GuIuuS1dSllC Audience.
The much talked of mlxed-minstrel
performance by local talent, under the
management and direction of the famous
Hi Hi Club came off as billed last Satur-
day evening. It was received wi b such
praise and enthusiasm that leaves little
or no room for criticism. Of course
there was a big turn out-one of the
sincerest compliments that amateur
performers can ask for. DR.. F. s. Smith
and A. F. Gardner, we're the end men
aud passed around the jokes and handled
the song and dance work in manner
that would have done credit to profes-
sionals. The interlocutory work of the
"middle man" was placed in the able
hands Of Col. Wentworth-the only white
coon in the bunch-who by the way
looked very sanctimonious-specially
when the boys made hit. Messrs.
Gardner and Smith were supported as
right and left bower, respectively by
Mrs. Knapp and Mrs. Boyd. The
balance OF the circle being composed of
the following ladies and gentlemen,
Mesdsmes Winter. MeC Corkls, Smith, and
Miss Ella Gogin and Nsssrs Langworthy,
Stevenson. Hayes and AoDousall. The
soags were modern and snsesss sssposd.
~ viAA s1asssnity lssiAslly 30.
Courier Democrat., 1900-03-29
Additional Local.

Log Cabin maple syrup for $1.17 per
gallon at Kelly's.
Pickle koods have advanced away up
We bought before the advance. Want
any pickles. Parsons.
j. w. Rhodes and H. McCorkle go by
way of Winnipeg next week on pros
pecting trip to the Edmonton district
where they expect to engage in stock
farming shortly.
Jno. J. Gordon, resident Of the
western part of the county tells tie
Hannah Moon of receiving the lnforma-
ton III recent letter from Scotland
that his brother, James numbered
among those killed in action at Spion
Kop on January 21.
Health Officer Gibson removed the
small pox quarantine from the home of
Alex Roney, of Loan township yester-
day. Mr.. Roney was the only one
afflicted with the disease and had it in a
very mild form. He became exposed
while attending Gullacher.
1t was Mr.. and Mrs A. J. Prinyer
that returned last week from Bath. Ont,
and Abe has no excuse for looking like
a lone bachelor any more. He has
patiently patched it on the farm these
many years, which gives more cause for
congratulations ut this time,
The Methodists of the Langdon church
hold their last quarterly business meet
ing of the present conference year
Wednesday of next week, when it is
understood application will be made to
have Rev. Beer remain here as pastor
for another year at largely increased
salary.
Duncan McEwan, who lives out
Dresden way has recently purchased
from parties in the Valley beautiful jet
black Percheron stallion. The horse is
from the best imported stock, young and
has record that makes him of excep-
tlonal value for breeding purposes to
any farming community.
Wednesday evening of next week is
the date set for the lecture to be given
by Rev. DR.. Meldrum of st. Paul. His
subject, Scotland and the Scotch" is
pronounced to be one of the successes of
the season by the press of Minnesota,
and certainly should prove taking one
with the people of Langdon and vicinity.
WANTED:-Fifty cords of building
stone at once for the foundation of an
Armory and Opera House to be built in
Langdon. For price and further par
ticulars apply ut w. j. Mooney State
Bank.
To secure the original witch hazel
salve, ask for DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salvs, we'll knows a. certain cure for
piles and skin diseases. Beware Of
WORTHLESS eountsrisita. They are danger
oss. y. e. Ns0ssss.
Courier Democrat., 1900-03-29

J. A. Frawley who spent last sum-
mer on a claim at Rock Lake, Towner
county, is in editorial harness again on
the Osnabrock Cycle. In his salutatory
he says: "In again taking up our work
in this Office, we bring along large chunks
Of belief that we like it better than farm
ing. We tried that on all sides last sum-
mer. We put more hard work into one
footrace with one calf over one plowed
field in one day on one meal than you
could put into a newspaper in two politl-
cal campaigns. We had other troubles
on the farm, which we will report later
for the benefit of any who may not know
when they are we'll off. Politically we
shall be for ourselves, Osnabrock Cava-
lier county, North Dakota, the United
States, South Africa, and everything
else that we can et."-Rolla Star.
*x*
JAS McPhail, Chas. Chisholm and r.
Meiklejohn. a trio of Langdon's old
timers and solid business men, came
up Tuesday, presumably to visit with
Hannah, but in reality to escape the
quarantine that the fake small pox
story was responsible for. Jim, who
has travelled extensively of late, was
up real early Wednesday morning and
was thinking while the others slept.
He sent word up to the sleepers to the
effect that some government quarantine
officers were in town, and to lay low.
The boys had breakfast served that
morning in their room and then sneaked
down back street, ,and hid in McPhails
warehouse. To prevent beng accused
of cruelty to ANIMALS the boys dug the
culprits out of the snow and discs, and
"put them on" Then it was Jim's turn
to hide, and the end Is not yet. When
The Moon man next visits Langdon be
will expect and will need police pro-
tection.-Hannah Moon.
Courier Democrat., 1900-03-29
Among Our Exchanges

Henry Porter is drawing lumber for
new residence and stable which he is
to put up on his handsome farm il
Fremont township this year. And we
hope he may enjoy it for years to come.
-Walhalla Mountaineer.
***
A ladies' physical training class has
been organized at Langdon. They
are learning to swing the clubs-and,
mister won't some of those stay out
late husbands catch it when the ladies
'get their hand in" on the club per-
formapce.-Cavalier Chronicle.
XXX
Duncan McEwen came down from Dres-
den, IN Cavalier county last week and
spent few days with his relatives and
friends. During his stay here he pur-
chased fine imported jet black Perch
eron stallion Repeater" and took him
back to the mountains with HIM. This
was one of the finest Percheron horses
in this section and will be prize for the
farmers of Dresden and vicinity.-Bath-
gate Pink Paper.
~
John Mccullough will probably build
a railroad into the farming district north
of Devils Lake for about 20 miles. John
knows !. good thing when he sees it and
we would not be surprised if his north
and south road would grow on both ends
until not only the Chautauqua would
have line but the U. S. would nave
North and South. John would make a
good railroad president both for himself
and the people. Success to him.-Osna-
brock Cycle.
~
@. H. Trew, cousin of VIM. Trew
of Sole who recently arrived from
Lucknow, Oatario, has been prospect
ing for brick clay, coal etc., along the
mountain edge northeast of town and
believes that there are many valuable
clays which will be developed very soon
He has thorough knowledge. of brick
! making and is in communication with
eastern capitalists regarding the deposit
of brick clay on Captain VIM. M
Graham's home farm IN East Alma
about five miles northeast of this city,
Milton Globe.
Xxx
Fargo church and musical circles have
received valuable reinforcement during
the past few days in the person of Prot.
G. G. Kirk, a graduate of the conserva
tory of Wooster, O. Mr.. Kirk comes te
Fargo as the choirmaster aud organist
of the First Methodist Episcopal Church
and made his first appearance in thai
capacity at the services Sunday. He
made most favorable impression bott
as an orRanist and leader, and il hi
work Oh the first Sunday is an indica
tion Of his ability, that popular place o
worship, has reason to congratulate it
self on securing it's services. Professor
Kirk expects to locate permanently u
Fargo and for the present 10 making biz
hems with Rev. M. Vaaes.-Fargt
1seun.