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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-18

The effort the trustees of the State Lib
rary is now making to secure for the lib
rary copy of every book or pamphlet
ever written by North Carolinian is q
step in the right direction and one that
ought to have been taken long ago. Every
North CarOlinian should assist them as
far as possible in this work of collecting
a complete reference library of State his
tory.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-18
LET JUSTICE BIZ SWIFT AND
STERN.

We have been accustomed to laugh
at the bomb proof easements of the Car
of Russia and at the guards that sur
round the monarchs of Europe. That the
laugh is vain one and the boast that
our rulers do not need guards is UNI
true, the following record shows:
In the period covered by the murders Of
Lincoln, Garfield and Mckinley the
wolves of Europe have brought down a
Car Of Russia, King of Italy, Presi-
dent of France, an Empress of Austria
and two Premiers of Spain. Only two
ruling sovereigns OF Europe have fallen.
the United States
In the entire history of our Republic
Ave Presidents of the United States have
died in office, and of these three have been
murdered. In other words, the death rate
among our Presidents from assassination
has been fifty per cent greater than from
all other causes combined
But that does not tell the whole story.
The assassination of a President was
an unknown crime in our first three quar-
tiers of a century. In the last forty years
three Presidents have died in office, and
That is to say, assassination has consti-
tuted the entire Presidential death rate
during the past generation.
Commenting upon this record, and dis
GUESSING what is to be done to free us
from this awful reproach, the New York
Journal makes this most timely sugges-
ton:
The democratic simplicity of our un-
guarded Presidents has been beautiful
and an admirable thing, but the price we
have paid for it has been too CHASTITY.
And while we are protecting future Presi-
dents, let us see that McKinley's murder
err gets swift and stern Justice.
Let us have no long-drawn Guiteau
scandal to feed the assassin's love OF no.
toriety. Let hair-splitting lawyers re-
serve their ingenuity for more fitting
occasion, and let the electric chair rem
der without delay such poor and made
quate retribution for an irreparable
wrong as lies in it's power.
Then when Congress meets in December
it should enact such legislation as will
make it impossible for any propaganda
of anarchist principles to be conducted in
this country. Czolgosz's crime makes this
imperative. There is no. place in the
American form of government for such
doctrines or for the men who teach them
melting others to acts of murderous vio-
lence against the heads of government.
A blow at the President of the United
States. because he is the President, is &
blow at the government, and it is essen
tial that all necessary and all possible
precautions be taken TO protect free in
in government at ALL
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-18

According to trade papers, there has
never before in the history of this coun-
goods, bunting, and their accessories for
draping purposes as there is at the present
time. Every wholesaler in New York and
in every large city of the country is sim
ply overwhelmed with orders they are
unable to fill, and prices en- these goods
are going up with leaps and bounds.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-18
Richmond College
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.

Thorough instruction and high stand
ards. Close attention paid to health and
morals of students. Academic degrees of
M. A.. b. A., and NB. S. Law degree of B.
L. Unexcelled facilities for study of Law.
Academic tuition $40. Law tuition $40.
Session begins Sept. 18th. For catalogue
address PRES. f. w. BOATWEIGHT.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-18

preacher, has returned from a trip to
France. The Savannah Press quotes him
as saying that Paris is half mile from
hell" We are not aware that the distance
was ever before accurately measured.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-18

And now Admiral Sampson thinks he
may be able to prove it by his colleague
Jack Philip, who wrote letter to a
Kentucky preacher criticising Schley and
shoulders above all other officers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-18

The lynching belt has habit of dodg
ing about from State to State in an un-
interference a negro would have been
lynched in New York park Friday night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-18

The incidents attendant on the Presi-
dents tragic death have again proved
that in danger or calamity this country
knows no division.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-18

There is a general disposition to regard
the new President as of the wild man
from Borneo" variety
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-09-18

noints the way; it will serve either to
deter or to eXterminate. From ven
geance let us try another punishment
as a remedy"
The age-herald., 1901-06-12
DECISION REACHED
 MONDAY NIGHT

Washington, June 11.-President McKin- ley today put an effectual quietus on the third term talk which has gained some currency in the newspapers through in- terviews with certain well known Repub- licans favoripg the re-nomination of the President for third term. Shortly be- fore todays cabinet meeting adjourned Secretary Cortelyou gave to the press a signed statement by the President intend- ed for the American people announcing that he was not candidate for third term and would not accept q renonina- tion if one were rendered.
 decision to issue such a statement was reached last night when the President showed to the members of the cabinet his proposed statement. at the same time personally pledging each to secrecy until public announcement was made. The cabinet, on hearing the reasons the Pres ident advanced which are substantially set forth in the public announcement, namely that talk of a third term would react on the national policies the admins tration is endeavoring to promote. CO., incided with the view of their chief that the present was an opportune time for it's promulgation The Presidents intimate personal and political friends later ex- pressed themselves as not surprised at the decision announced, but quite gem orally conceded that they had not expect ed such an announcement at this time, thinking that the President would not quickly take heed of the third term gos- sip.
 They said, however that they believed the President had shown his quick and excellent judgment by crushing the third term movement in it's very birth
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ties and recognizing the worth of those associated with him.
 As a newspaper man he was ever a strong personality, and he never forgot the work of those associated with him. In after life as a politician and repre- sentative of this people no man ever was truer than William D. Jelks. The fact that he is now Governor will. to the large number of friends who thoroughly know him, signify that wise and brave man has succeeded Governor Sanford. and that in the future the State has in no way anything to fear from William Dorsey Jelks.
 Educated as he has been in every de- partment of a newspaper, and dealing as he has with the affairs of the State in all particulars, he comes, in my opinion, as the strongest man that Alabama has ever had as Governor. He is one or the people, and as Governor he will not represent any faction, but will be the Governor of the whole people and one whom all can love. honor, and trust.
 I predict that William Dorsey Jelks will be the most beloved and the most honored Governor that Alabama has had since the war.
The age-herald., 1901-06-12
WILLIAM B. JELKS
 THE NEW GOVERNOR
BY HENRY B. GRAY.

The people of Alabama are to be con- graduated that the successor of Cover nor Sanford is man of brain and of af- fairs.
 It was in the summer of 1887, some four teen years ago, that first met Mir Jelks, who this evening is, by the death of Gov ernor Sanford, the Governor of the State. Prior to that time he had, as ed itor end publisher of the Times of Eu- faula. made quite a reputation, and con sequently when the Herald was started in Birmingham, Mir. Jelks was selected as the business manager. had the pleas ure and honor to be associated with him as assistant manager of the paper, and 1t was in that capacity that I came to know the man and to appreciate him. Tn every respect he was and Is the ideal man; appreciating his own responsibili-
The age-herald., 1901-06-12
THEATRICAL FILIPINO.
He Announces Himself Successor to
 AguinaIdo--Not Taken Seriously.

Washington. June 1.-Emilio Zurbano of Tabsyas province has proclaimed him- self the successor of Aguinaldo and Governor of the Tabayas and the Philip pines," according to copy of Manila paper just received at the War Depart ment. Emilio is said to have been always a rather theatrical insurrectionists and to have sworn to fight the Americans down to the last bolo. The paper does not take the Filipinos announcement seriously. and warns him that he will find that the of fee carries with itl certain grave respon- abilities which will sooner or later result in heart failure and sudden demise.
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Physicians ResOrted to Nito- g|yceriRs Treatment But
 All. to No Avail
HIS FAMILY AT THE BEDSIDE
Funeral Arrangements Have Not Been Made, But the Body Will Probably Be Inferred at Auburn or Ope-
 lika, His Old Home.

Tuscaloosa, June 11.-(Special.) Civilian at the residence of Prof. and Mrs. A. A. Persons at 1O:55 tonight of chronic val vular disease of the heart
 His death was sudden, though known to be impending. He was surrounded by all the members of his family when the end came, save his two oldest sons, W. H. and T. D. Sanford, and his married daughters Mrs. James Smith, and Mrs S. A. Dowdell of Opelika.
 Dr. w. G. Somerville, who has been in constant attendance upon the Governor for tho past two weeks, was with him when the end came as were Drs. William Faulk and G. R. Rau of the Bryce Hos pital.
 Consulting physician c. A. L. Sanford, a brother of the Governor, Mrs. J. T. Searcy and Mrs. A. A. Persons were also at the bedside of the distinguished Ala bamian when death claimed him. Gov ernor Sanford came here from Stafford's Springs. Miss, on the 24th day of May en route to Montgomery and decided to stay over day or so with his relatives, Professor and Mrs. Persons. He after wards decided to remain long enough to attend the annual meeting of the univer- sity trustees. He attended almost all of the meetings, and a week ago yesterday reviewed the Alabama corps of cadets.
 Sinking Spells.
 During the time he had a number of sinking spells with his heart which did not become known to the general public. On Thursday of last week his condition become so critical that statement was given to the public. He has grown stronger and then weaker since that time, suffering very severely during Sunday night, Monday and early Tuesday. This afternoon he became worse, his condition at o'clock becoming extremely critical, hypostatic congestion of the lungs having set in. However, his wonderful vitality caused him to revive later on, but the physicians had practically given up all hope. The distinguished patient seemed to rally shortly before the end came and spoke to his wife two mAutes before he expired. His pulse and respiration failed very suddenly and he was dead before those about him could hardly realize 1t.
 Governor Sanford had been conscious and had spoken more rationally short time before his death than for several hours previously. Chronic valvular dis ease of the heart was pronounced by the physicians as the cause of the Governors death.
 Drs Somerville, Rau and Faulk were with him almost constantly and during the night the most heroic treatment was resorted to, nitroglycerine being used among other things. The scene around his bedside was most touching. His wife who has been with him constantly, was the last one spoken to by the Governor. He called to her by his affectionate love
The age-herald., 1901-06-12
PRESIDENT M'NN[EY ISSUES A
 STATEMENT SAYING HE WOULD NOT
 ACCEPT THIRD TERM NOMINATION

following at White
 regret doubt should
  should in third suggestion of it, will settled conviction that not third would not accept nom nation rendered term the accept  ranks of private citizen 
 (siened) WILLIAM MklNlEY Mansion, Washington, June 10, eo1"
The age-herald., 1901-06-12

name of "old Lady, only moment or two before he expired. His son and priv ate secretary, Thomas D. Sanford, ar rived at 1:30 tonight, and a consultation of the family will be held before the fun eral arrangements are made.
 The interment will take place either at Auburn, his old home. or Opelika, his residence at the time of his election to the gubernatorial chair.
 The body will in all probability be car ried from here tomorrow by special train . over the Mobile and Ohio Railroad to Montgomery. where it will possibly lie in state.
 Life of Governor Sanford.
 Governor William J. Sanford was born near Gainesville, Ga., on September 16 1s44, and removed with his parents to Chambers County, Ala, when he was only about two years old, hence it may be said that he was almost an Alabam- State of which he was destined to be the Governor by the almost unanimous choice of his fellow citizens.
 After moving to Alabama he lived in the counties of Chambers, Macon and Lee, Opelilxa, the county seat of the last name being his home at present. He re- ceived high school education, being un- able to attend college as the civil war broke into his studies He deemed it his duty to enter the services of the Confed- eracy, and was chosen q lieutenant of Infantry in the Forty-sixth Alabama Reg irnent After the war he returned to Au- burn and entered business and began to make living for himself. In 1865 he married Miss Carrie Drake daughter of pr. J. E. Drake of that place. From this union eight children have resulted. Messrs. w. H. Sanford, member of the constitutional convention; Thomas D., his private secretary, and who has been conducting the affairs of the guberna- torial office during his fathers illness; Richard L. and Walter Sanford, Mrs. s.. A. Dowdell and Misses Carrie and Katie May Stanford and Mrs. James Smith
 After his marriage he read law and was admitted to the bar at OpelilSa In 1S66 and afterwards practiced law at Opelika. Be- ginning in the year 1868 he Immediately gained much, reputation, afterwards be- coming noted as a profound lawyer and a matchless debater, his eloquence being of unusual force. His first public service was an elector on the Democratic ticket in the Hayes-Tilden contest, and since that time he has been constantly in Ala bama politics and noted for his sagacity and conservative good judgment
 He was a member of the constitutional convention of 1875, several times mem- Der of the General Assembly and once president of the State Senate. In 1878 he was elected to represent the Third Ala bama district, but served only one term. Since that time he has been equally as
The age-herald., 1901-06-12

the President concerning the matter" he continued, and have considered all the talk bearink on the matter premature. According to my judgment 1t Is too early to discuss presidential candidates for the next term"
 the precedent established by President Washington in reference to the number of years the chief executive should hold office, MT. Hanna said: ' dsn't think the precedent set by Washington has a great deal to do with the matter. But there is undoubtedly a strong sentiment among the people against such a propo- sition"
The age-herald., 1901-06-12

prominent in the public life of Alabama, and was elected Governor of the State in August, 1900 having been nominated by q splendid majority and elected by an over whelming vote.
 His term of office was looked forward to as one that would bring credit, renown and peace, politically speaking, to -.ia- bama. For many years Governor Sam ford has been a consistent member of the Methodist Church and a man of recog- nized piety
 BRIEF SKETCH OF GOV. SANFORD.
 Governor Sanford was a native of Georgia and was 57 years old. He re- moved to Alabama with his father in early life, and the family settled in Lee County. At F he enlisted in the Confed- crate army and served through the war between the states.
 In 1S7S-SO he represented the Third Ala bama district in Congress, after which te devoted himself entirely to his law prac- tice for several years. He was then elected State Senator and was twice president of the Senate.
 In April 1900, he was nominated by the State Democratic convention for Cover nor, and was elected In August following. His health broke down early in last Oc- tober, and afterwards for two or three weeks his, death was daily expected. Be- ing physically unable to discharge the duties of the Governorship at the expira- tion of Governor iJohnston's term, De- cember 1, President of the Senate Jelks became acting Governor and remained so until January 1, when Governor Sanford took office
 About five weeks ago Governor Sam ford became so i'll that he went to Staf ford Springs; Miss,N where he remained for two weeks, going from there to Tus- caloosa, where he has remained very i'll ever since. .1
 Under the constitution President of the Senate Jelks becomes Governor of the State to hold office until December l, 1902 If.t-s
The age-herald., 1901-06-12
THOMAS B. PAINE MARRlEDs
6OWHS f,T<TTVE His Wedding to Miss Douglass Occur.
 red Last Night.

Atlanta, Ga, June n.-(Special.)-The wedding of Mir. Thomas B. Paine and Miss Douglass Gay took place tonight at S:8O o'clock at St. Luke's church. The church was decorated in handsome se- lection of palms and ferns, and great numbers of pink carnations were placed about the chancel rail.
 Both parties are known throughout the society circles of the south.
The age-herald., 1901-06-12
THE KEY TO SUCCESS

Is generally turned by the man who advertises and keeps his name and business before the people.
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MRS. M'KINLEY
 STILL IMPROVES

Washington, June 11.--Dr. Rixey called ct the White House this afternoon and reported that Mrs. Mckinley continues to improve. He was accompanied by Drs. Gray and Reed, microscopists. who ex- amined Mrs McKinley's blood last week. They are continuing their examinations.
The age-herald., 1901-06-12
What Mark Expected.

Cleveland, O.. June 11.-''It is just what I expected the President would say if he said anything at all on the subject" was the comment of Senator Hanna today when ho read President McKinleys state uicnt in reference to a third term.
 4 have never exchanged one word with
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-09-19
Bull Batting.

Although bull batting was a cruel
pastime, 1t was also fulfilling Of the
law, for formerly no butcher was al
lowed to cffer for sale the flesh Of any
bull that had not been baited. The
goading of the animal in fury was
supposed to have some influence on the
flesh. In a similar belief the flesh of
hunted hare was thought to be superior
in flavor to that of one that had been
shot, and a present of "a hunted hare"
was considered to be special compll-
ment. In the records of the corpora
tion of Leicester, England, the follow
ing order appears: "At common hall,
held on Thursday before st. Simon and
st. Jude, 14GT, mo butcher to kill bull
till baited.' At Winchester it was Or
dered (thirtieth Henry Wild that from
hensforth ther shal be no bulstake set
before any mayors dore to bayte any
bull, but onlie at the bull-ringe within
the saide cytie."
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-09-19
To he Cheerful.

The sovereign, voluntary path to
cheerfulness, IL our spontaneous cheer
fulness be lost, is to sit up cheerfully,
to look around cheerfully and to act
and speak as IL cheerfulness were al
ready there. If such conduct doesn't
make You soon feel cheerful, nothing
else will on that occasion. So, to feel
brave, act as IL we were brave, use all
our will to that end, and courage fit
will very likely replace the fit of fear
Again, in order to feel kindly toward a
person to whom we have been inimical,
the only way is more or less deliberate
ly to smile, to make sympathetic in
quiries and to force ourselves to say
genial things. One hearty laugh to-
gether will bring enemies into closer
communion of heart than hours spent
on both sides In inward wrestling with
the mental demon of uncharitable feel
ing.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-09-19
Crabs In Diaruiae.

Human beings are not the only crea-
lures that have discovered the ap-
petizing, though indigestible, qualities
of crabs, and some of these animals
have been compelled to resort to vari-
GUS defensive measures. Disguise is
one of these and is practiced with
great effect by spider crabs.
These deliberately bite up seaweeds
and plant them ON their backs, very
soon establishing a growth which har-
monizes perfectly with the surround
ings and deceives many an enemy
Should the weeds grow too vigorously
the crab industriously prunes them
with his claws and every now and then
scrapes the whole lot off and starts q
fresh garden on his roof, so to speak.
The sponge crab behaves In q similar
manner, nipping off little bits Of living
sponge and sticking them on his back,
where they grow vigorously The
same end is served as in the other case.
1t is very amusing to keep crabs of
one or other of these kinds in an aqua
rum and deprive them of the usual
means of concealment.
They get very nervous and agitated
and try to cover themselves with bits
of paper or anything else that may be
provided. One such captive is said to
have had "a little greatcoat made for
him, which he put on in q hurry as
soon as 1t was handed to him.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-09-19
Set For the Wrong Time.

He works in down town Office for
a gruff old chap who has no love for
laggards. He is due at 8 sharp, but
as he likes to be out O nights he never
wakes up moment too soon. He has
an alarm clock, which he sets at Z,
and this gives him barely time to
dress, breakfast and reach the office.
One day last week, the man having
forgotten to wind his clock the night
before, it. didn't go off. SO there were
explanations to be made about $50 n.
m. This was the excuse:
We'll, you see, Mr. Gruff, l know
how punctual you like all of your men
to be, so | have an alarm clock, which
set for in the morning. But, by
mistake, | set it for in the evening
last night, and of course it didn't go of
at { i'll the morning today, as usual
And l oversight myself"
"Ah, you did? Well, I'll excuse you
this time. But set it properly after
this
And now the chap is wondering
whether or not "the old man" was real.
ly fooled or merely wanted to let him
down easy. Perhaps he thinks the
boss believes he has "a hour clock
Kansas City Journal.