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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-20
Death Of a Child.

Harold. the little 9-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs d. S. Belts. who has been i'll.
with pneumonia for the past three weeks,
lied at 1 o'clock this friday morning.
The remains will be taken to Apex, N. c.,
on this afternoons train, and inferred at
that point.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-20
HURLED INTO A CHAsM.
Two Engines Struck by Snow Slide Four
Trainmen Killed.
lBy the Assoeiated Pregs.l

Boulder. Col, April 1S.--A terrible acct
dent occurred today on the Colorado and
Northwestern road. near this city. Two
big engines attached to passenger train
coming from Ward to Boulder were struck
by huge snowslide and hurled into the
chasm below. Four trainmen were killed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-20
JOB COULDN'T HAVE STOOD 1T

If he'd had Itching Piles. They're ter
ribly annoying; but Bucklen's Arnica
Salve will cure the worst case of piles on
earth. 1t has cured thousands. For In
juries, Pains or Bodily Eruptions it's the
best salve in the world. Price 25c.
box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by all drug
gists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-20
A FREIGHT TRAIN WRECKED.
Caught in the Storm Near Jackson The En-
gineer Killed.
(By the Associated Press

Selma Ala, April 1S.--A terrific wind
and rain storm struck Selma at 2
o'clock this morning. The electric
light plant and other buildings We're
badly damaged. Great oaks We're up
rooted in the heart Of the city. No
deaths are reported A freight train
was caught in the stor mnear jackson,
on the Mobile and Birmingham Road
and wrecked, Engineer II. g. Elwood,
OF this placs, was killed and brakeman
hurt
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-20
On the Roads.

Geo. Strickland was yesterday up in
court for an assault upon his wife, whom
he beat too much for her comfort. For
this George was sentenced to ten days
on the county roads.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-20
ANOTHER VIEW.

Yes-whistle at your work-and SO
Around the office you can thro"
On others nerves such rasping lralt
That Trey can hardly work at all
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-20
Aldsrman's House Raided.
lBy the Aasoeiated Press }

New York, April 1S-The committee OF
fifteen made another move tonight in its
campaign against the alleged disorderly
places Of this city BY raiding a large
number Of d.disorderIys resorts. The
biggest catch II l6ps, was Alderman
Fredericy Fl FIeck, whose place, the
Manhattan Music Hall, on the Bowery,
was raided The charge against the
alderman was maintaining a disorderly
house.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-20
THE LOSS OF LIFE SMALL
A Freight Train Wrecked Near Jack
son, Mississippi.
ARWER STEAMER SUNK At BRIDGEPORT
Trees We're UproOted, Telegraph Lines Blown
Down, Houses Unroofed and Partially
Wrecked and Other Damage,
Was Done.
Was Done.
tBy the Associated Press.)

Montgomery, Ala, April ia heavy
storm passed over Montgomery last
night The winds velocity reached 81
miles. While no serious damage was
done in the city, from every section OF
the surrounding territory reports come
that trees We're uprooted and other
damage inflicted. Communication with
North Alabama was suspended for
many hours. No loss of life is reported.
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
New Orleans, La, April 1S.--A heavy
wind and rain storm prevailed here
during the night, "a inches of rain
falling. The city was partially flooded.
A number of places were struck by
lightning and some trees and fences
blown down. No lives lost.
RIVER STEAMBOAT SUNK.
Bridgeport, Ala. April 18.-The river
steamboat City of Charleston was sunk
here by the storm at o'clock this
morning. No lives were lost. Nearls
every factory here is closed for re-
pairs on account of the storm. A bus
mess house was lifted from It's founda-
ton and turned around The wind
reached velocity of SIS miles an hour.
THE JAIL UNROOFED.
Tuscaloosa, Ala. April 1S.-Last
nights gale unroofed the jail. court
house, several residences, and a church
at Carrollton The drug store of H. b.
Upchurch and a large mill We're de
molished.
TWO CHURCHES WRECKED.
Chattanooga, Tenn, April 1S.-This
entire section was swept by a terrific
gale which ragged from till o'clock
this morning. Large damage was done
to property but no lives were lost. Twa
churches in the suburbs were COM
pletely wrecked.
The Richmond Spinning Mill was un-
rooted and the Vance Cotton Mill dam
aged. Congressman Moons house was
unroofed; Lookout Inn partly unroofed
and much damage done to railroad and
telegraph wires.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-20

TO PREVENT PNEUMONIA AND GRIP
Laxative Bromo- Quinine removes the
cause.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-14
SPRING POEMS BELOW PAR.

The tall. c%adaverous man In the seedy
black clothes and with a suspicious-look-
ing roll under his arm coughed hollowly as
he pushed his lank form past the boy at
the door and entered the editorial sanctum.
Il have here" he began. in a sepulchral
tone. "a spring"
Have. hey?' interrupted the editor. puff
fing away at his corncob and not so much
as looking up from his desk. We'll. We
cam handle II. Stopped using verse alto
gether."
But" remarked the cadaverous visitor.
this Is a SPRING"
"It don't make any difference to mo
whether IT'S written by Kipling or Tim
Sullivan or Terry McGovern or Edward
VII" cut in the editor. Were not using
any kin OF poetry. much less spring poetry.
Try the low, loathed rag across the street.
It's liable to use any old thing"
The lank man again coughed hoEowly
and stood silent for a moment.
But, sir" he resumed. III l could but
engage your attention for a moment l
should like to show you a spring"
Now. look a-here," said the proprietor
Of the sanctum. at last looking up. It's
perfectly foolish for you to talk about en-
gaglng my attention for a moment or any
infinitesimal fraction of a moment for the
purpose of showing me any kind of spring
poetry whatsoever. IL It's the springiest
| stuff that was ever written to the accom-
paniment ,e by the music of the GRO
cuses poppy out of the ground and the
buds bursting in the leafy boughs. 1t won't
do here. Spring poetry's all right In Its
| place, but this isn't the place. I can my
| self stand spring poetry Of some brands
when I'm sufficiently suffused and warmed
up to it by copious nagons Of the season.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-14
The Widow Got the Verdict.

Never cross-question an Irishman from
the old sod" advises one of the foremost
railroad attorneys of the age. Even II he
does not think OF an answer he will Stun
BILE into some bull that will demoralize the
court and jury. and whenever a witness
tickles a jury his testimony gains vastly in
its influence.
Eyes. I'm speaking from experiaNca. The
only witness who ever made mo throw up
my hands and leave the courtroom was q
green 1rishman. A section hand had been
killed by IN express train and his widow
was suing for damages. I had q good case,
but made the mistake Of trying to turn the
main witness inside out.
In his quaint way he had given q graphic
description Of the fatality. occasionally
shedding tears and calling on the saints.
Among other things he swore positively that
the locomotive whistle was not sounded un-
til after the whole train had passed over his
departed friend. Then I thought I had him.
"'See here. McGinnis,' said I. you admit
that the whistle Blew
"'Yis. sor: it blewed. sor.'
NOW If that whistle sounded in time to
give Michael warning the fact would b In
favor of the company, wouldn't it?'
"'Yis. sor. and Mike would be tistifyfn'
here this day. The jury giggled.
""Never mind that. You were Mikes
friend. and you would like to help his Wild
ow out, but just tell me now what earthly
purpose there could be for the engineer to
blow that whistle after Mike had been
struck
81 presume thot the whistle wor for
the mkt man on the thrack. sor.'
I left and the widow got all she asked"
Free Press.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-14
The Two

Two men. a Chinese legend runs,
Once found that each must build
A house. And each. In building. was
An artisan most skilled.
But one thought Of the days OF work.
And weary was at heart.
| The other thought not OF the toll.
But how 'twere best to start.
The one knelt down before his joss.
With countenance dismayed.
He asked the Joss to build the house.
And prayed. and prayed. and prayed.
The other gathered up his tools,
And straight the task assailed.
He hcwed the joists and hung the doors
| And nailed. and nailed. and nailed.
The one prayed on before his Joss.
Through all the weary while.
The Joss peered from the altar smoke.
With something like a smile.
The other. when he built his house.
Took all the extra planls.
And burned them at the Joss's feet
An offering of thanks.
The one loked up from where he knelt
And cried: oh. wretched man.
You did not wait for holy aid.
Yours was a wicked Plan"
The other smiled and answered him.:
I'D not ask Joss to bless
y quality that might be termed
As simple laziness."
The beauty OF the legend Is
That it may be applied
To any work we may attempt.
Or any faith beside.
For. asking Providence to do
Some toll which we would shirk.
Is apt TO teach a lazy man
The usefulness of work.
-BaltfmorN American.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-14
LATTER-DAY POETS.

a Cry Of Discomfort.
knock and the world knocks with you.
Boost and you boost alone:
This bad old earth Is a foe to mirth
And has a hammer as large as your
own.
Buy and the gang Will answer.
Sponge and the gang will stand and sneer:
The jewellers are bound to a joyful sound
But shrink from refusing beer.
Be rich and men will seek you.
Poor and they'll turn and go:
You're a mighty good fellow when you are
mellow
And you pockets are lined with dough.
BE flush and your friends are many,
Go broke and they'll lose ~you-all:
You're n heiuvasport at 81 per quart:
But woe if you chance to fall.
Praise and the cheers are many,
Beef and the world goes by:
Be smooth and slick and the gang will stick
As close as a hungry fly.
There is always a crowd to help you
a copious dfausht TO drain:
When the jag is gone you must bear alone
The narrowing throbs of pain.
Coast Advocate.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-14
h Final Choice.

Ozark doubts between the promise ant
event."-Young.
I rather thought that Alexander
Would sound well at the font.
While mother much preferred and
For him who swan the Hellespont
Grandfather clamored for Uriah.
While grandma mentioned Obadiah.
Then mother spoke Of Clarence. Cyril.
And Reginald and Claude.
But 1 thought none Of them were virile
Like some such name as Ichabod.
Grandfather spoke for jeremiah,
And grandma favored Azariah.
Then Harold. Gerald. Donald. Luke,
And lordlIR oderick
Waged wordy war with Marmaduke
And Bernard and Theodore.
While grandpa limited Zachariah
And grandma thought of Hezekiah.
We spoke of Gottlieb from the German,
OF Gaius. Caius. Saul.
OF Andrew. Francois, Ivan, Herman.
OF Caspar, Jasper. Peter. Paul.
Still grandma stuck for Nehemiah,
AND grandma ventured Jedediah.
From Aaron down to Zeph We went.
But Fate Is SO contraryI
For after the august event
The name we really chose was Mary!
Though grandma much preferred Maria,
And grandpa rooted for Sophia.
~-Lippincott.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-14

advised quinine and whisky as an antidote.
You must both take it," he said. Take
It every three hours-two grains Of qci-
nine and a swallow OF whisky" The next
day he called again. The man was up ard
about. but his wife was in bed. did you
follow my instructions" asked the doctor.
ITO the letter. replied the husband. How
much quinine have you left?" was the next
question. Sure, Oh t'ink she have taken
tn whole av it," said the man. "And didn't
you take 1t. too?" asked the doctor. "Divil
tn Bit" was the reply. ''Begorrah. 1t kept
me busy takin' tn whisky every tonne she
took a pill, an sure she's in bed an Ohm
up."-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-14

able draft known as book, but I'm here to
consider our readers. and they won't stand
for any kind or species of spring poetry
whatsoever. They're a grabbed, low-mind-
ed lot. our readers. and you couldn't soften
'em up with q sand blast. They'd rather
read about the probable makeup Of the new
local nine any day in the week than be
given spring poetry by the shovelful. no
matter If Swinburne and all the rest Of
the toppy crowd were to collaborate on the
same. and so what's the use Of talking?
l."
But. my dear SIR the cadaverous man
at length contrived to say. this Is not the
kind Of spring.
IT'S all the same. my dear man. all the
same. Is spring poetry. and I wish you'd
go away and let me do my work." said the
owner Of the sanctum. I'm going to hre
that boy for letting you in against orders.
anyhow. I don't care II your spring poem
is calculated to Just mop UP the earth with
all the spring poetry that ever happened be-
fore. you might just as well try to sell It to
= hardware shop or O paving contractor as
work It of on US. We don't use 1t any more
than We use lyddite in our business. Can't
1 get you to see that? You might Just as
we'll try to sell me. or to give me. for that
matter, a cabinet vapor bath as to sell me
or give me a spring poem. You might Just
as we'll"
There was a sudden snap. followed by .
buzzing. clicking sound that caused the
editor to break of and stare at the cadav-
ersus man with open mouth. The cadav-
erous man had undons that suspicious
looking roll under his arm. and wa OK
hibiting its mechanism.
"As you perceive" he said. II have here
a spring pants presser that's warranted to
keep your pantaloons in their original shape
without pressing by means Of irons for as
long as the material Of which they are
made holds together, and a little contri-
vance Of this character. selling at the
trivial price Of q quarter, Is something
that
The cadaverous man made a sale and
the editor went ahead and wrote an edi-
torial headed B Sure You're Right, and
Then OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Star.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-14

the same; when you lave either one you
wish 1t was the other.
The woman who Intends to have her own
way afterwards never kicks at the word
''obey'' in the marriage service.
There are only two things which make
life worth living to a mar or to a woman.
To a man. a great love or a great hate; to
n woman, a great love or a great sorrow.-
New York Press.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-14
The Specialist"

OF the genus now OF doctors
Are species not a few,
There nay be arrant humbuss.
But some are learned and true.
One specialist is an oculist.
A second treats the car.
A third devotes himself to lungs
And curious sounds doth hear.
A fourth. with Ill laryngoscope,
Will see you CLOTHS CULVER.
While many men the kidneys love
And many more the liver.
Some specialists prefer the joints.
A few the brains and nerves:
Some spray away at old catarrhs,
With hope that never swerves;
Some think n man in buttons
A coach and pair to drive,
May serve in lieu Of wisdom,
And thus expect to thrive,
But mid these learned colleagues al
The man who leads the list
IL that gentle-fingered genius.
The Gy-nae-col-o-gist.
God bless these noble specialists
In all they have to do.
And God have mercy on the souls
OF all their patients, too.
Doctor m
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-14
"Maple Sugar."

What is 1t comes In polished cakes?
maple sugar."
What is the title that it takes?
maple sugar."
How Is the composition made?
With sweetness of the cheapest grade
With strip varnish overlaid:
Maple sugar.
Who sells the poor and bogus stuff?
Some grocers.
Who adds the "newness" to the bluff?
Some grocerS.
Who gives old cakes a polish high,
To put a luster on the lie?
Who'll win a lot Of wrath bimeby?
Some grocers.
Who watches while the sap doth run?
The farmer.
Who fondly dreams Of coining mon?
The farmer.
Who to the town his sugar takes,
To find he's bunkoed by these fakes,
The strip fraud and bogus cakes?
The farmer.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-14

Take all I got 'cep' bread en- meat.
Gimme glory!
! 'bleege ter nave enough to eat.
Gimme glory!
Gimme de robe. en- gimme de crown.
En- a forked stick fer holdin' down
or Satan-projickin' all Ground;
Gimme gloryi'
Atlanta Constitution.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-14

With IL low, despalring sigh the shade OF
Napoleon Bonaparte sank into obscurity. Il
thought 1 had a chance to enter the maya
zines once more" he groaned, but no!
They are going to publish the love letters
of great men."-Chicago News.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-14

The lawyer who evidently considers life
one huge. continuous Joke, entered the
clerks office at the City Hall yesterday
with an expression of extreme radiance
overspreading his countenance. The clerks
and others having business in the office at
the time ceased their several pursuits. Ex-
lawyer would say something Of an enter
tanning character.
Gather round, boys" he said, II have
a dandy for you this morning. It's the best.
so far. Of the year 1901"
The speaker paused. Tho others silently
waited for what was coming.
Now. listen carefully resumed tho
lawyer. land note the beauty Of the con-
nection between the three sections of this
conundrum. Here It is: 'If the Postmaster
should visit the Zoo. while there be
eaten by the Wild enimals. what o'clock
would IT. be?"
There was another pause. Finally the
clerk in charge Of the dockets ventured the
answer: TT would be all day with the POST
MASTER
Wrong. entirely wrong" commented the
lawyer. II didn't ask what time; I asked
what o'clock 1t would be-"
A third pause. Then, by general consent,
the answer was requested. The lawyer
gayly announced:
"Ate P. M"
Before the gathering had recovered the
lawyer had fitted from the room and was
headed for the Court of Appeals, to try the
Observation-Disclosures conundrum on
the higher Observation-Disclosures Star.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-14
Considerntions of SoIace.

Considerations of Solace.
The girl who loves to giggle
Irritates the passer-by,
But she's infinitely better
Than the girl who loves to cry.
The man who loves to flatter.
Oft may play a scurvy trick,
But he's infinitely better
Than the mar who loves to kick.
And, so, throughout existence.
This comfort we may nurse.
There's nothing so unpleasant
But that 1t might be worse.
Washington Star.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-14
elections of n bachelor.

Reflections Of n bachelor.
No woman ever wishes she was a man
unless she has failed to be a woman.
The microbes had a mothers meeting the
other day and voted that the short walking
skirt was immoral.
Being in love and being seasick are about
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-14

sweet Old Fame.
Once happy dreams of fame were mine,
But they arc mine no moro:
I do not are to gain the height
That seemed SO fair before;
I see II peopled by a crowd
OF clowns and mountebanks
And quacks and vulgar fiunkies. who
Look down upon the ranks!
Where greatness loomed in splendor once
The gaudy Snowman stands
Declaiming to the fools below
Who clap with itching hands:
The blatant boaster wears q wreath
OF laurel on his brow,
And fame is but a common thing
For freaks and takers. now.
Exchange.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-14

When martial airs entranced our ears, and
every feeling fired:
When uniforms with golden braid were all
our hearts desired.
Oh. how those fellows marched about on
every holiday!
The Square was filed with music sweet.
the streets with bright array.
The town folks stood upon their steps. the
country folks. discreet.
With horses prancing to the tunes. drove
up some other street.
The boys? Well, you can easy guess-we
shall not try to hide it.
Whenever that old band was out. We fell
lows marched beside 1t.
We kept the step the bandmen did. and
kept it quite as we'll.
And always held our corner UP when it was
time to yell.
the side horns blew
About three times as strong and loud as
they by right should do;
Perhaps the cymbals didn't clang exactly
with the base.
Perhaps the "B-hats'' missed some notes
and footed out Of place.
But what cared we when we were boys?-
to our uncultured breast
''The Girl I Left Behind Me" was as good
as Sousa's best:
Our little backs would straiChten up. our
thoughts would soar away
Tho acme of our earthly bliss-to play q
horn some day.
I've heard full many bands since then. and
paid to get a seat:
I've heard hem play their loudest airs and
softly. sadly sweet;
| But never has my being thrilled with rap
ture more complete
, Than when I heard old Strasburg Band go
marching down the street.
Philadelphia Ledger.
Miss April.
Miss April is approachin'. So de weather
gemmen say;
In spite Of all the hahdships ives a putin
in her way.
In spite Of all de snowin' OATS been brew
in in de air.
Miss Aprirs young an handsome an she
says she doesn't care.
De boomin' Of de cannon an de rattlin' of
de steel.
Can't terrify Miss April in her loyalty an
zeal.
In spite O. noise an fghtin' she will smile
upon us all.
She loves us human critters an she'll pay
a little call.
She loves us human critters wifi our no.
count quar'lsomeness.
She always does her bes' to hep us out Of
our distress.
| You fms when you's in trouble an de year
is mighty blue,
Miss April is a lady frien' OATS always kind
an true.
Washington Star.
Her First Potato Salad.
She boiled the eggs and sliced them with
discriminating care.
She cut the onions finely with q most i'm.
portant air:
With comprehending art she mixed The
golden mayonnaise.
Which, really to her credit, wal deserving
highest praise.
Then she added the potatoes Cumming gay
a little BALLAD.
As she thought, How pleased will Hubby
be with this delicious salad"
But at lunch she was the saddest little girl
you ever saw.
When he said. Aren't these potatoes. dear
est. just a little rew?"
What to Eat.
A Winner
There was a man in our town,
And he was wondrous smart:
He never tried to get there till
He had a first-class start.
Detroit Free Pres.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-14

"As long as may be necessary"
Now, of course. there was nothing for his
friends to do, in simple justice to them
selves, but advise him to resign and en-
gage in trade.-Denver Journal.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-14
III. Medicine worked Better.

A Pennsylvania doctor. whose practice Is
largely among the millhands of his locality.
is telling an amusing story at the expense
Of an old Irishman. Both he and his wife
were taken with severe colds that threat
ened to develop into grip, and the doctor
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-14
DfsaDDOintfng,

When his friends secured for him a COM
mission in the army they confidently ex-
pected him to develop a military genius of
the first order.
Great was their chagrin. then, when. in
, the thick Of his first battle. a courier hav-
ing dashed up and asked him how long he
could hold his position. he did not reply:
Till hell freezes overt
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-14
The Old Country Bana.

The Old Country Band.
I mean the band of olden time. when you
n 1 were boys;
When music. to be sweet to us, must drown
all other noise.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-14
Distributed Around.

uVGU
The Alabama poets are now inclined to
obituary verses. Hear this one:
Here lies. by love forgiven.
Abraham Spottswood Plammer:
His soul is now In heaven
His body in Alabama"
Atlanta Constitution