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The news & observer., 1901-01-26
THE LOCALIZED PRIMARY.

The Legislature elected United States
Senator this week without jar or without
an interruption of public business. 1t was
done without party dissension and with
cut the evils of lobbying and, bitterness
that always attend Senatorial contests
when Legislators elect the Senator. The
reason of this election without friction is
that the Senator had already been chosen
by q Senatorial primary and the leeisla-
tors had only to act as agents for carrying
cut the will of the people.
There has been introduced in the Leg
islature a bill prepared in accordance
with unanimous resolution of the Demo-
cratic Executive Committee to regulate
and legalize primary elections. That bill
was prepared by Hon. Thos. w. Mason,
Thos. j. Jarvis, Cyrus b. Watson, James
s. Manning and Heriot Clarkson, five able
model bill and will make salutary
law. 1t does not require any political
party to hold a primary election to name
It's candidates. That is a matter for each
party to determine for itself, but if any
party elects to hold primary, it requires
that il shall be safeguarded by having
thrown around il the protection of law.
Among Democrats there is difference of
opinion as to whether a primary is the
best method to be employed in the Sc
lection of it's candidates There are grave
objections to it when applied to State Off
GERS as there are grave objections TO the
convention system This difference Of
opinion can be adjusted in the party coun-
ellis. Ii a majority of the party wishes
the primary, the bill requires it to be held
under the law if it decides that it is not
the best party policy to nominate candi-
dates by means OF the primary. then the
law will not affect in any way the selec-
tion OF the partys candidates.
But there can be no difference of opinion
amcng Democrats about the duty of pass
ing a law that will regulate party prim-
open for debate. 1t has been settled and
every Democratic member of the present
General Assembly has been instructed to
support such law. In the Democratic
State Convention, held on April 18th, 1900,
the Committee on Platform Incorporates
this resolution which was adopted by the
Convention
We favor the enactment of laws by the
next General Assembly providing for the
holding of primary elections for the pomi-
nation of State and county and Congress
sional officers
That plank imposes the duty of voting
for such law upon every member of the
General Assembly who was nominated by
the Democratic party. He can no more
violate that pledge than he could vote
against the candidate for the Senate, who
received a majority in the Senatorial
primary. He may oppose the primary
plan in his party and prevent the use OF
The primary without violating his party
pledge, but he cannot oppose law pro
viding for the holding of primary elections
for the nomination of State and county
and Congressional officers
Let us as a party stick close to the
Democratic chart. Let our promises be
faithfully carried out. If need be, let US
swear to our own hurt and change not. :
Let it be said, when this Legislature adj
journs. that every pledge has been full
filed
The news & observer., 1901-01-26

There ought to be no divorces in North
Carolina save for the cause named in the
Bible" said Judge Connor in the Judiciary
committee. The outlook seems good for
repeating all the lax laws that have year
by year crept into our statutes. No di-
vorce ought to be granted except for
Bible causes and the North Carolina laws
ought to be made tc conform TO the Bible.
The news & observer., 1901-01-26

Arguing against any change in the jim
Grow Car Law, Mr.. H. W. Miller of the
Southern, Railway, told the committee
that IF second class fares were elimina-
ted and uniform rate of three cents per
mile made it would settle the whole mat
ter" If Mr.. Miller will put the uniform
rate 1-2 cents. we will second the mo-
ton
The news & observer., 1901-01-26
Just the Thing BE Wanted,

To the Editor:-I beg to acknowledge
receipt of the North Carolina Year
Book l am highly pleased with it. 1t
is very valuable, full of useful infor-
nation and the best thing Of the kind
have seen, it is JUS the thing l have
wanted for long tiLle.
Yours very truly,
J. r. FLYTHE.
Jackson. N c., January 25.
The news & observer., 1901-01-26
Its Usual Habit, =
(Kinston Free Press. }

(Kinston Free Press.)
We are in receipt of a copy of the first
issue of THE North Carolina Year Bool1"
to be published annually by The News and
Observer 1t contains much useful infor-
nation and the News and Observer shows
its usual habit of Introducing innova
tonS.
The news & observer., 1901-01-26

cent if the State provide repositories is
only one of many evidences that the price
of school books is too high Some books
could stand reduction of fifty per cent.
What the people of the State want is
uniformity and cheaper books. Let all
the book publishers be put on their mettle
in competitive bids
The news & observer., 1901-01-26
rT IS INDISPENSABLE.

Roanoke Chowan Times.
The North Carolina Year Book, issued
by Editor Josephus Daniels of the Raleigh
News and Observer is a valuable publ
cation and t has already become indi-
spensable in the Times office. 1t truly
fills ? lonr felt want
The news & observer., 1901-01-26
OUGHT TO BE A WISE AND JUST LAW

OUGHT TO BE A WISE AND JUST LAW.
Charity and Children.
1t has been suggested that the mill men
get together and agree upon plan salts
factory to all parties. and thus remove
the necessity of legislation upon the sub
iect, but rs the News and Observer well
says, this is not practicable, for If every
mill man in the State should sign it and
abide by it, the new mills would not be
included in the agreement, and the whole
scheme would fall to the ground.
There ought to be and we hope there
will be a wise and just law put into oper-
alton that will deal fairly with all sides
CT this question. Surely in body like the
present Legislature a law can be framed
that will meet the needs of the case.
The news & observer., 1901-01-26

The owners Of the Vesta Cotton Mills
in Charleston, S. c., who are Northern
men, tried the experiment OF negro labor
in cotton mills. The mill has now failed.
and its owners have decided to abandon it.
The machinery Will be moved to Gaines
VILE 1t is not matter for regret that
the failure of the experiment has come so
soon. There is work enough in the South
for all labor. white and colored. but the
introduction of negro labor in cotton
mills, even if successful would not be
desirable. 1t is well that the experiment
made has been given fair trial and
shown to be not profitable.
The news & observer., 1901-01-26
CONSTITUTION C0NFERs THE
POWER,

Ii is universally conceded that in the
matter OF text books for the public schools
the present General Assembly Will pass
a bill in favor of State adoption. That
means that the Board Of Education as
constituted by Article TX, Section s. Of
the Constitution Of the State and COM
posed of the Governor, Lieutenant Cover
nor, Secretary OF State Treasurer, Audi
tor. Superintendent OF Public Instruction
and Attorney General will prescribe the
books to be used.
Section 10 of Article IL of the Consti-
tuition declares that the State Board
''snall have full power TO legislate and
make all needful rules and regulations
in relation to free public schools and the
educational fund OF the State; but all
acts, rules and regulations of said board
may be altered amended or repealed by
the General Assembly, and when so al
tered, amended or repealed, they shall
not be re-enacted by the Board The
provision that the Board shall have legis-
lative powers is peculiar as is the pro-
vision that the acts of the Board may be
altered amended or repealed by the Gen
eral Assembly.
Whether or not this language eonsti-
tutes any limitation upon the General
Assembly in respect TO legislation con
eerning the regulations Of the public
schools is a matter for the lawyers in
that body to determine, but the purpose
of the trainers of that section of the
Constitution evidently was to give to the
State Board the power to frame all laws
and regulations concerning the details
Of conducting the public schools. that is,
the selection of text books, the prices,
the method of distribution of books, etc,
with power in the General Assembly to
supervise amend or repeal any act done
By the State Board in this behalf.
There is no reason why the present
State Board should not have the absolute
confidence of the General Assembly. 1t
is better fitted to work out the details
concerning the operation of the public
schools thar the General Assembly The
shortness of the session, the pressure OF
other matters and the im1ossibility of
dsvoting the necessary time to the con-
sideration OF the question, hinder the
Legislature in their endeavor to prescribe
the full details and methods OF securing
the best text books and the lowest prices
and distributing the same to the children
of the State in the least expensive way.
We think that the General Assembly
ought to restore to the State Board OF
Education, the body named in the Consti-
tuition full power and authority in the
premises and leave to them the selection
OF text books ard their distribution. The
present State officers from Governor Ay-
cock down can be fully trusted.
The news & observer., 1901-01-26

No wonder legislators are afraid to
tackle dog law. Love me, love my
dog" is a world wide maxim. A man in
Moore county last week cut the throat
OF woman for whipping his dog.
The news & observer., 1901-01-26
Very Valuable Numbsr.
lRed Snring Record. J

The Inauguration edition of the News
and Observer contained sixteen pages,
and is a very valuable number rejecting
much credit on the able editors and en-
terprising, public spirited publishers
The news & observer., 1901-01-26
Worth Many Times the Cost.
Troy Examiner.l

The North Carolina Year Book is one
of the most useful publications made in
the State ir many Years. 1T will be
worth many times the price to you. that
is if you wish to post yourself.
The news & observer., 1901-01-26
Best Reference Book.
(Greene County Standard ]

(Greene County Standard)
The North Carolina Year Book is worth
several times the cost price of 25 cents
charged and every business man will find
lots of Information not to be found else
where. It's the best little reference book
We know of.
The news & observer., 1901-01-26

'Onoe upon a time" is the way fables
begin, and after man goes out once upon
a time he begins to tell his wife fables
The news & observer., 1901-01-26

Yesterdays Charlotte Observer says:
#. /. Osborne. Esq. who recently spent
a week in Raleigh, is of the opinion
that the most important matters that
will come before the Legislature are;
Cd the school book bill; 90 a bill to
abolish the Criminal courts and increase
the Superior courts from II to 16: CD
the bill to create the Code commission;
(4) the continuation of the 100000 APP
preparation ioH schools: and 90 bill
to increase the subjects of taxation
without incre asing the general rate of
taxes.
The news & observer., 1901-01-26

Senator Borough's Bill for the Consol-
idation of the Seaboard Air Line, when
The news & observer., 1901-01-26

Charity and Children evidently does not
believe in women using their influence in
a public way for the proposed reformatory
for in this weeks issue il says:
I'VE see It stated that two ladies ap-
peared before a legislative committee the
other day and made addresses in favor OF
a reformatory. We had some hope of the
thing until now.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-08
PENNSYLVANIA NEWS IN BRIEF.

James Shand has been elected presi.
dent of the Lancaster board of health.
Struck by a swinging plank at a
Lebanon furnace. Charles P. Coles
skull was fractured.
Births in Centre county during the
first six months of this year were 4S9
and the deaths 236.
The charter of Coatesville's recently
formed branch of the American Fed.
Grafton of Labor has been revoked.
The laws passed by the recent legis.
lature will be ready for distribution
about the middle of September
D. G. Frantz has been appointed
fourLh-class postmaster at Bryan Mill
and j. o. Krum at Lehigh Furnace.
Joseph Callahan, aged 15 years, was
drowned while bathing in a mine
breach at Centralia.
Ground has been broken at Ian.
caster for the erection OF a six-story
hotel building, to be known az the
Wheatland House.
A runaway car striking bulkhead
at Waynesboro. its contents. boile
plate, struck William Wetzel on the
legs, grinding them almost off.
striking a tree while riding a bicy'
Gle and carrying dog. Harvey Trostle
had two ribs broken and falling upon
the animal. killed 1t, at Waynesboro.
Breinig's ore mines, comprising a
tract of so acres, at Breinigsviile
which have been abandoned for many
years, were sold to ]. l.. Butz & Son
merchants of that town. for $1,000.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-08
POSITION IN DOUBT
Secretary Morrison Says, However,
That 1t Will Give Strikers Aid.

Washington, Aug. 5, President
Shaffer, Of the Amalgamated Associa-
tion, was here on Saturday night in
consultation with Secretary Frank
Morrison, of the American Federation
of Labor. Last night Mr.. Morrison
refused to discuss the object of Mr.
Shaffer's visit, but it is presumed that
the latter was sounding the Federation
in order to find out to what extent it
would aid the steel men.
Mr.. Morrison expressed himself as
confident of the ultimate victory of the
steel workers and felt certain that the
Federation of Labor would give them
all the aid in its power. He was asked
specifically whether orders would be
issued for an extension of the strike
in affiliated branches of labor and re-
garding the matter of financial assist
ance to the steel strikers, but declined
to answer the questions, President
Gompers is expected back today.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-08
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
tienal remedies. Deafness is caused by an in.
famed condition of the mucous lining of tho
Eustachian Tube. When this tn be getslinhamed
YOU have rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when it is entirely closed Deafness is
the result, and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
nine cases out Of ten are caused by eatarrh,
which Is nothing but an infamed condition O.
the mucous surfaces.
we will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case Of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cam
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
a5ys Sold bv Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-08
Pratt Held For Wife Murder.

West Chester, Aug. 3.-The hearing
of William H. Pratt yesterday lasted
Just ten minutes. Only two witnesses
were heard. Walter E. Hall and DR..
Elwood Patrick The former testified
that no dock had been pulled by Pratt
in his field on the afternoon of the
tragedy, as Pratt had stated, while
DR.. Patrick stated that the wounds
which killed Mrs. Pratt were not self.
inflicted. The prisoner was very much
agitated and nervous as Justice of the
Peace Paxson announced that prima
facia case had been made out. and
that he would hold William H. Pratt
for trial on the charge of numbering
his wife.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-08
Competent Teachers Scarce.

Harrisburg, Aug. 3.-Superintendent g.
of Public instruction Schaeffer has sent
to the various township school boards
of the state circular containing the
clause in the general appropriation bill
which sets apart $4,000 to aid town
ship schools and advises that such high
schools be established wherever feasi-
BILE. He thinks the greatest difficulty in
starting these high schools is the Sc.
curing Of competent teacher.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-08
Scranton Railway Strike Adjusted.

Scranton, Pa, Aug. 5.-The threat.
ened strike of the employees of the
Scranton Railway company has been
averted. Manager Silliman yesterday
agreed to reinstate President P. j.
Shea of the Car Mems Union this
morning, and the men will continue
to work. Shea was suspended for an
alleged infraction of the rules. The
men says he was suspended because
he is president of the union.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-08
shippensburg's New Church Destroyee

Shippensburg's New Church Destroyed
Carlisle, Pa, Aug. 5.-A disastrous nrs
at Shippensburg Saturday night de-
stroyed the Methodist church, John e
Boher's furniture store and factory,
and Bitner's residence. Estimated loss
$4,000, with little insurance. The fire
started from an engine in the furniture
factory and defective fire plugs delayed
the work of the firemen. Chambers
burg sent an engine company. The
church had just been remodeled and
it Is a total loss.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-08
WiIkesbarre MachInists Go Back

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Aug. 5.-The ma
chinists, blacksmiths and boiler max
ers, employed at the car shops Of the
Central Railroadof New Jersey, and who
went out on strike May 20, returned
to work today, the company having re-
employed them individually. The car
repairsrs who constitute the majority
of the employees are still holding out.
They say they will not return to work
until their demands are granted.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-08
Died From Eating Ice Cream.

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 5.-A special from
Leesburg Ga. says: Ten persons were
poisoned with ice cream last Thursday
at the home of Mrs. w. r. Bunkley.
w. R. Bunkley died yesterday from
the effects, and Mrs. Bunllley and
daughter are critically ILL., The guests
and others of the family are recov-
ering
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-08
Fell Into River, Was Drowned

Cleveland, Aug. 5.-A man who hat.
the name G. B. Tuttle in a memoran.
DUN book in his pocket, fell off the
dock into the Cuyahoga river last
night and was drowned. The name
Tuttle, Williamsburg, Pa, is the only
clue to his Identification. A compan-
ion, Peter Myers, of Oil City, Pa, was
held by the police to give any in
formation he could of the drowned
man.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-08
Columbia a Receiving Ship,

Philadelphia, Aug. 5.-The United
States Cruiser Columbia, which was
last week ordered to New York to serve
as a receiving ship in place Of the Yer
mont. left the League Island navy yard
yesterday for that port. The commerce
destroyer Is being towed around to New
York by three tugs. there being only
enough steam in her boilers to run
the dynamos.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-08
wiIkesbarre's Democratic Delegates

WiIkesbarre's Democratic Delegates.
Wilkesbarre. Pa. Aug. 3.-The Dem.
ocrats Of the Fifth legislative district
met at Pittston yesterday afternoon
and elected James Eagan and George
O'Brien delegates to the state conven.
ton. Judge Yerkes was endorsed for
supreme court Judge, and Governor
Stone and the last legislature were
denounced
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-08
Extracts from their Letters.

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dorsed by every profession.
Extracts from their Letters.
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Rev. ]. N. Van Natter. Methodist minis
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II then used it for an unsightly and
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Rev. J. A. Baldwin, Baptist minister,
Arizona. Ont, writes:
'' FCf over twenty years l was great sui
ferer from itching and protruding piles. l
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Rev. Chas fish. Methodist minister, I92
Dunn avenue, Toronto, Ont, writes:
Ten years ago eczema began on my ears
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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-08
Tampa Fears lncendiarisn.

Tampa, Fla, Aug. 5.-Guards have
been placed around many homes in
Tampa to prevent incendiary fires.
known leaders in the anti-resistencia
strike movement. Rumors Of possible
incendiarism have been rife for two
days. All of the closed cigar fac
tories are kept guarded
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-08
KEYSTONE HAPPENINGS
News of Interest From All Parts
of tho State.
LOCK HAvEN's Ex.MAYoR DEAD
shippensburs's New Methodist Church
Destroyed BY Fire--scranten Rail-
way Strike ..Amlcably Adjusted.
WiIkesbarre MachInists 90 Back.

Lock Haven, Pa, Aug. 5.-William
e. Elliott, proprietor of the Iron Nov
city works, former mayor Of this city
and former president Of city council,
died here yesterday from kidney trou-
BILE. He was A years Of age and prom
inent in the Knights Templar and the
Elks. He was q son of ex-Mayor w.
d. Elliott, of York, Pa.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-08

That my Sullivan County friends
who visit the Pan American shall
not he over charged for room rent,
| have decided to give them my as
sistance gratis, in securing for them
quarters at reasonable price. Adj
wise me by letter the date you desire
a room or rooms, that | may have
ample time to secure the same for
you. Enclose postage stamp.
Yours respectfully,
WM. M. CHENEY,
236 Richmond Ave. Buffalo, n. y.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-08
This Week At the Pan-American.

Buffalo. Aug. 5.-This is the program
for this week at the Pan-American ex-
position: Tuesday, Ithaca-Cornell
day; Thursday, Vermont day; Satur-
day. the Ecuador building will be
opened.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-08

BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY, John
Howard Harris, President.
College, leading to degrees in Arts,
Philosophy and Science.
Academy, "A preparatory school for
young men and boys.
Institute, boarding school fer
young women.
School of Music, with graduating
courses.
Art Studio, we'll equipped.
For catalogue, address the Regis
trar, WM. G. GRETZINGER,
Lewisburg, Pa.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-08
Ii Hung chans's Son In Russia.

Pekin Aug. 5.-It is expected that
Ii Chen Fong, son of Lii Hung Chang,
will be appointed Chinese minister to
Russia to continue the baneful policy
inaugurated by Ii Hung Chang.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-08

Sen.
He ha
the publ,
and while h.
by a Democra
been reappointed /,
Republican executive
the sentiment of those
public schools close to heal