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The Washington times., 1901-08-02
THE STRENUOUS CANDIDATE.

There are much bigger men in the Re-
publican ranks than Theodore Roosevelt
There are several men who might be
named whose election would ensure to the
country a more dignified and statesman
like administration than would result
from Roosevelts election. But the Re-
publican party has no better campaigner
than this same Roosevelt He Is past
master of all the arts of the swashbuck-
Ter and the charlatan and there is some
thing about his staggering bravado. his
Falstaffian egotism and rattle OF horse
pistols that captivates the Western heart
The people naturally take to humbug-
gerry so long as it is boldly and artisti-
cally done. and Roosevelt can spread II
on with all possible skill and effrontery:
With sober thinking men his style and
manner ae intolerable. but with the
shock heads of the West and throughout
the nation this gushing, swaggering
Rough Rider in long boots and slouch hat
gives an idea of Young America In the
political saddle that appeals with special
force to those of his age and class.-NeV
Orleans States.
The Washington times., 1901-08-02
where the Trade Balance Goes.

Almost continually the question is be-
ing raised as to what becomes of the
enormous trade balances in our favor
Last year this>balance was more than
six hundred million dollars, and during
the last five years our exports have
exceeded our imports in the sum of two
billion six hundred million dollars-an
average of more than half billion an
nually. And all Of this time we have
been parting with fully as much specie
rs we have received so that upon the
face Of our trade reports it looks as if
we had given away two and a half
billion dollars worth of goods. Of
course, we have done nothing of the
kind. For every dollars worth of Amer
ican products sent abroad. we have re-
ceived an equivalent in some way, and
the query is, "How?"
\ specific and detailed answer is
quite Impossible. but it is not hard to
answer the question in a general way.
In the first place. we must understand
that five years ago Europe had de-
mands against US that were estimated
all the way from FIVE to eight billions
OF dollars. Here again exact figures
are not attairable, for much of these
foreign demands consisted of invest
mcnts in American business enterprises
OF which no records are kept. and OF
those demands which were in the form
of debts proper the records were very
Imperfect. But it is known that the
aggregate of the foreign demands was
very large, and they created heavy in
terest and dividend charges to be met
annually. In addition to these may be
mentioned the freight bills paid TO for
eign shipowners, and the expenses of
American travellers abroad. These two
items alone have been estimated as
high as two hundred million dollars an
nually. although they may be consid-
erably less.
II IL clear that If European demands
against us called for six per cert an
nually. eithe: in interest OF dividends,
1t would leave very little of our trade
baiancs. 10 apply on the principal. But
there, no doubt. are many foreign in
vestments in this country that pay lit
tie or nothing. and the average rate of
interest on loans and securities can
scarcely be more than four per cent.
Hence there can be no doubt that heavy
payments have been made upon our
debt abroad. and that as a result, large
blocks of American securities have been
returned to this country. We might
stop right here with the problem solved
in general way, but there are other
interesting points to be considered.
AS already suggested, there is great
The Washington times., 1901-08-02

shown to have ignored "A golden chance
TO put at least one of the two Spanish
ships in sight out of action. In like
circumstances. If Commodore Schley
had refrained from taking the risk OF
battle, Sampson would have had him
court -martialed beyond any question.
1t Is too late to give the Matanzas mule
slayer a dose of that medicine. Per-
haps, fortunately for him, he is now
safe under the naval statute of limita-
tons; but that fact will not in any
way affect the verdict of the country
in the matter of his conduct If article
seven of the precept had been framed
as n specification upon which to try
Sampson for his refusal of action on
June /. 1898, its language could hardly
be improved to fit the case.
The Washington times., 1901-08-02

Although no longer Acting Secretary.
Crowninshield appears to be running the
Navy Department as usual. Mr. Hackett' S
frst act on returning to his post was to
refuse Admiral Schley's request to have
the objectionable article five of the pre-
cept amended SO as to cure its outrageous
fault of charging and finding him guilty
of disobedience of orders, when the
country is already aware that such a
charge will not hold. If this action is a
sample of what the Crowninshield-H Hack
EFT interregnum Is to be. 1t is fair pre-
sumption that the petty persecution of
Captain Parker. Admiral Schleys assist
ant counsel. which has astonished and
disgusted the country, will be continued.
Well. some time or other there may be a
day of reckoning.
The Washington times., 1901-08-02

Boxers have been placarding Canton
and its vicinity with appeals tc the
natives to rise and expel the foreigners.
Their argument is that if money can be
raised to pay the demands of the Powers
IT might better be used TO fight them. The
incident is but one of many of the kind
occurring daily in China-all tending to
show that great uprising is in contem-
plation and will materialize as soon as
the allied troops are out of the country.
The Washington times., 1901-08-02

The War Department. it is said, has
notified Captain Schlcy. of the army. that
his recent published interview relating to
the Sampson scandal ana the Court of
Enquiry asked for by Admiral Schley
was contrary to propriety and the regula-
tions. 1t certainly was indiscreet. Allow
ance should be made for the evaporation
natural to man in Captain Schleys posi-
ton. in view of the deliberate and brutal
attempts of a navy clique to ruin his
father But If he wants to be of service
to the Victor of Santiago. the best thing
he can do will be to observe strict silence
We do not blame the Secretary of War
for reminding him that II Is his duty to
do 50.
The Washington times., 1901-08-02

Mayor Black. of McKeesport, is carry
Ing out his threat against immigrating
non-union men stranger who stated
that he had come from Ohio to work in
one of the trust mills was arrested as a
vagrant and given his choice of leaving
the town or going to the workhouse for
thirty days. One would think that things
were getting warm in that part of Penn
sylvanial
The Washington times., 1901-08-02

ties; if it is SO great as to amounsto
for it without expatriatins himself The
wisest American painter is he who
makes his years of study in Paris
stepping-stone on which he may attain
TO the depletion of subjects which no
European could handle as well. The
wisest musician Is he who studies .och-
nique in the best schools and then sets
about utilizing his knowledge in some
way which viii not be an imitation OF
either Wagner or Verdi,
1t should not be assumed that 'nedi-
ocre talent is wasted because 1t is not
genius. When artistic feeling exists,
even undeveloped. in the most obscure
hamlet, 1t will have its influence on
the people of that place. Because some
woman. with true feeling for color
made her home beautiful, and took
charge of esthetic arrangements at
every village festival, some dreaming
child may be led thereby to take the
first steps on the road to a great sue
cess, Because some farmer or wheel
wright, loving music above all things,
manages by hard labor to organize
company Of musicians of local fame,
the foundations are laid for the work Of
some genius yet unborn. 1t is not wise
to discourage aspiration CT any kind,
but neither is it wise to convince the
aspiring one that his or her talents are
being absolutely wasted by not being
trained in-European schools.
The Washington times., 1901-08-02

The death rate in Norway is the small
est of any nation in the world, less than
IA to 1000 of the population last
year. which Is owing TO the atmosphere
and the temperate lives of the people.
There used to be great deal Of drunken
ness. In 1888 the consumption OF raw
spirits was twenty eight quarts per capita
of the entire population. but by the enact
ment OF restrictive laws this has been re-
duced until the >Norwegians are now one
of the most temperate peoples in Europe.
ly diminished.
The Washington times., 1901-08-02

Twelve vessels on the European line OF
the Nippon Ysen Kaisha, the great Jap
anese steamship company. are COM
manded by foreigners. OF the six vessels
on the American Line five are commanded
by foreigners. The three vessels on the
Australian Line are commanded by for
eigners. and the three vessels of the Togo
ISisen kaisha are commanded by foreign
ers. If all the foreigners serving in the
japanese mercantile marine as masters,
mates, and engineers were counted, the
total would not be far short of 800.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-04
Death Of Mr.. T. B. Parham.

Especial to News and Observer
Oxford. N. c., Oct. 3.-The people of
Salem church have just witnessed the
saddest funeral and burial occasion
within the history of the church. Mr..
T. b. Parham, of this neighborhood
was in Baltimore to have his little girl
treated at the hospital He died in that
city on the night of September 2Sth
from the eeffcts of gas escaping in his
room. The remains reached Salem
Church, October 1st at 2 o'clock p. m
in charge of Mr.. Alex Barnes, of Hen
derson, at which time the funeral and
burial took place. The service was con-
Quoted by Rev. ]. d. Pegram assisted
by Rev. w. S. Hester. Mrs. C. j.
Cooper. of Henderson, presided at the
organ. Mrs. Cooper Mrs. b. S. Roy
ster and others sang Nearer My Goo
to Thee" at the grave. The service was
solemn and impressive. Hundreds OF
people viewed the body. There was
scarcely dry eye to be seen. The de-
ceased was steward and consistent
member of Salem church He leaves 9
wife and three small children, a widow,
ed mother, widowed sister, three other
sisters and three Brothers. The faithful
wife is heart broken, her sorrows seen
to be more than she can bear She anG
all the family have the sympathy of al
the good people of the county. d
ID. N. HUNT,
p. S: Raleigh Advocate please copy
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-04
HE KEPT HIS LEG.

Twelve years ago j. w. Sullivan, of
Hartford, Conn, scratched his leg with
a rusty wire. Inflammation and blood
poisoning set in. For two years he suf-
fered intensely Then the best doctors
urged amputation, but" he writes, Il
used one bottle of Electric Bitters and
liz boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve and
my leg was sound and we'll as ever" For
Eruptions. Eczema, letter. Salt Rheum,
Sores and all blood disorders Electric
Bitters has no rival on earth. Try them.
At all druggists( will guarantee satisfae-
tion or refund money. Only so cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-04

of such library as we arc trying to
build up here:
" No University can be great without a
great library. One of my dreams OF TINS
institution is a md ,nificent fire-proof
library building forming the central TEA
ture of the whole campus. supplied with
seminary rooms and special collections,
where higher students may have access
to needed literature on all subjects. But
the erection of such a building would De
only half of our needs, for there must
be special endowment to support 1T ana
TO furnish it with a regular supply OF
books. There is not such a library as !
have in mind in the whole South. No one
of our sister institutions has yet been
able properly to meet her needs in this
particular. Consequently is remains true
that there is no place in the South
where any large place of genuinely
scholarly work can be satisfactorily car
ried out The boot blacks of New York
and Boston have at their command facili-
ties vastly superior to those of our
Southern students and teachers
I'VE like Vanderbilt University, have
mad our dream of a great library in the
South. 1t now seems possible that our
vision of such library as Chancellor
kirkland has so well decribed is to be
realized. This will surely make the col
lege a large intellectual centre, and will
give it unquestioned leadership in South
ern education.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-04

SPECIAL RATES VIA S. A. L. RAILWAY
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-04

NOTICE. SALE OF LAND FOR PAR1I-
TON.
James III. Anderson VS.. 1sham Jefsrcys,
Cornelia Jeffreys and others:
In pursuance of an order OF the Surs-
rior Court of Wake county, State Of
North Carolina. The subscriber, as COM
missioner of the court. will sell at the
court house door in the city of Raleis h,
on the 21st day of October. 1901, MT u
o'clock at noon the land situated in
the city of Raleigh known in the plan
Of said city as part of lot No. 142. ut pub
lie auction to the highest bidder for
cash; bounded as follows: Adjoining the
lands of the Tabernacle Baptist church,
the land formerly owned by Thomas .Ien-
kins and others. Beginning at /. tojnt
made by the Northwestern intersection
of Person and Hargatt streets, running
west with Hargett street from the south
west corner of the land of the Baptist
Tabernacle church, forty feet, TO the
southeast corner of the lot formerly own.
ed by Thomas Jenkins, thence north with
his line one hundred and thirty (13C)
feet, thence east forty feet, thence south
one hundred and thirty (13o) feet, 70 the
beginning, being part lot No 49,. in the
plan of the city of Raleigh. This the
10th day of September, A. D.. 1901 Date
Of sale October 21st, 1901. Time OF sale
Il o'clock, noon. Terms of sale cash.
NJ A. BLEDSOE.
Commissioner
This Septcmber 20th, 1901
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-04
LAND FOR SALE.

BY virtue of a decree of the Superior
court of Wake County, made in the case
of Louisa Maynard ct ais. ex-parti,
will sell for cash, on the premises, on
Tuesday the 18th day of October, 1901, q
tract of land containing 1879 acres, situate
in Cedar Fork Township. Wake County.
adjoining the lands of M. w. Page and
others and bounded on the North by the
lands of John Upchurch on the East by
the lands Of VIM. Barbee and M. p.
Surles on the South by the lands of ]. r.
Upchurch and S. r. Horne, and on the
West by the lands of M. w. Page and
known as the Joseph Maynard Tract Of
land. Sale is for division among the
heirs.
Hour Of sale IL o'clock a. m.
J. H. FLEMING,
Sept. IL, 1901. Commissioner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-04

SPECIAL RATES VIA S. A. l.. RY.
$5.95 Raleigh to Norfolk, Va. and re-
turn, account Annual State Fair of the
Virginia State Fair and Agricultural
Association, October 1918, 1901. Tickets
include one admission to Fair Grounds
and will be sold on October 18th to 18th,
inclusive, final return limit October goth.
Double daily service via Seaboard Air
Line Railway leaving Raleigh 1929 a.
M, 1880 a. m, arrive Norfolk 700 p.
M, $3.50 p. m, respectively.
1913 to Charlotte and return, account
Synod of the Presbyterian Church in
North Carolina, October 22nd, 1901.
Tickets to be sold October 81, % and 23.
final return limit October Both. Double
daily service via Seaboard Air Line
Railway, leave Raleigh 4:10 a. M, 1866
p. M, arrive Charlotte 1901 a. M, 1000
p m. respectively.
For further information regarding
rates and schedules call on
G. III. GATTIS,
p. & t. A., Raleigh, N. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-04

Geo. w. Lane, Pewamo, Mich, writes:
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commenting it to friends who suffer
from indigestion I always offer to pay
Off If it fails. Thus far / have never
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Wynne Drug Co., and VIM. Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-04
LATE GIFTS TO TRINITY.

At the conclusion of Bishop Hendricks
excellent address, Mr.. Southgate announce
ed the gifts of the institution for the year
ending tonight, as follows:
Mrs. Mary w. Stagg-Pavllion, stone
structure, with copper roof, to be locat-
ed in front of the Duke Building on the
left OF the drive leading to the main en-
trance.
James B. Duke-$1O, 100000, to be used
at once for the purchase of books.
Benjamin N. and James B. Duke
Six and eight-tenths' acres of land, value
$6,S2O.OO
Mr. Washington Duke-Central Heating
Plant. from which all College buildings
will be heated, cost $25, 100000.
Benjamin N. Duke-A Dormitory Build
ing, to be erected before the opening Of
College next September, to cost not less
than $25,oOO00.
COL and Mrs. G. w. Flowers-The Ar
thur Ellis Flowers Scholarship, worth
100000.
North Carolina Conference-Te the
General Loan Fund, s1527.9O
Western North Carolina Conference
To the General Loan Fund, $220.46.
To the Physical Laboratory, gifts ag-
gregating something more than 100000
A complete list of the donors cannot be
given at this time.
In addition to these, 1000 volumes
have been given to the Library.
Mr.. B. N. Duke-Permanent Improve
ments at Trinity Park High School,
$64S.7O.
Miscellaneous-A number of handsome
Portraits and Photographic Views, donat-
ed to Trinity Park High School.
Mr.. Southgate also said: 1.-THE gifts an
nounced for the first time tonight will
make possible some needed improvements.
The contract for the heating plant has
already been awarded, and the plant is
to be installed and turned over to the
College by January 1St next. The new
dormitory will be a handsome building,
with all modern conveniences, and will
add greatly to the appearance of the col
lege. 1t will make possible the removal
OF all dormitories from the Washingtr
Duke Building and next summer that
building will be remodeled and will be
used entirely for offices and lecture
rooms.
GIFT FOR THE LIBRARY.
The gift of $4,000 for the Immediate
purchase of books, is a most significant
GIT. Mr. James B. Duke has already
donated the necessary money for the
erection of magnificent Library Build
ing, now going up. The college expects to
be able to add each year, at least some
eight or ten thousand volumes TO the
collection of books in the library
Chancellor Kirkland, in his last an
nual report to the Board of Trustees of
Vanderbilt University, has this to say
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-04
NEWSPAPER FOR SALE.

Unless sold before at private sale, I
will offer for sale at public auction the
plant, type, presses, good will, etc., OF
the Greensboro Evening Telegram, in
Guiding the job department, at the Court
House door, in Greensboro on Thursday,
October Bird, 1901. Sale is made subject
20 confirmation by the Court.
A splendid opportunity. Large circu-
lation. A. E. SCARBOROUGH,
9-4-1 mo Receiver.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-04
SPECIAL RATES VIA S. A. L. RY.

Sept. IL, 1901. Commissioner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-04
DON'T LET THEM SUFFER.

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the raw sores, expels inflammation, leaves
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-04

s4.35 to Wilmington, N. c., and return
on account of Elk's Carnival October IA
to 10.
For military companies and Brass
Bands uniform $2.G5.
Tickets sold October IA to IS. Final re-
turn limit October 81.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-04

$S.95 to Augusta, Ga. and return on ac-
court Merry Makers Festival October IL
to 10. Military companies one cent per
mile Tickets sold October 13 to IL,
final limit October 20.
Short Line via Seaboard Air Line Rail-
way double daily passenger service.
For further information call on
C. H. GATTIS, P. T. A..
Raleigh, N. G.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-06

pOrters is borne out in the story of the
Kansas City Journal of the marriage.
Mr.. Steinberg admitted the nervousness
and the watch episode mentioned in the
Kansas City paper to a reporter for the
State Journal today. The Journal says:
1t has been many a day since Record
err Gossett's clerks have seen daintier,
prettier and more self possessed little
bride-elect than Miss Sarah Schneider,
of Topeka, nor a more nervous benedict
than Harry Steinberg, of the same town.
Just before the recorders ONCE closed
last night the two secured a license
They had every earmark of a runaway
couple, but to a Journal reporter both
denied that there was anything out of
the ordinary in their case.
ANY parental objection?" suggested
the reporter.
NO. in duet.
Just romantic little marriage?"
Yes, that is ALL replied the groom,
and his face frightened at the thought
II won't tell you a thing" he continued,
80 there is no use of your trying to get
a story out of it, Please don't say any
thing about it and next week I'll give
you a story that is a dandy"
The little bride-to be was anxious to
talk, but was warned by Mr.. Stein berg
after she had volunteered the informa-
ton that she had arrived here yesterday
morning from St Louis and that
Harry had come down to meet her.
Under the reporters guidance the cou-
pie went to Judge Teasdales court to be
married. The judge was on the bench
hearing arguments in a case so the
quartette went into the clerks office.
The groom fidgeted and looked at his
watch impatiently.
II have got to catch that o'clock
train to Topeka" he volunteered and
then he moved around uneasily and
glanced out through the open door at
the judge. us there any other judge
near here?" he asked and again he look
ed at the watch. Lets back OUT he
said to the pretty little girl who seemed
to be enjoying his discontinue
mot much,' she replied with laugh,
81 have gone this far and I am going to
see it through
Say, I must get that train" the
groom remarked, after a moment of
silence, and once again the watch was
drawn out This time it fell through
his nervous hands to the floor and the
girl laughed heartily and he said: well
guess you had better back out" The
reporters tried to get him to tell about
himself and had just gotten him in a
talking mood when Judge Teasdale
came in and in about one and half min
utes the two were made one. The
grooms last words to the reporters
were: "Say, fellows, be careful what
you say. I'd rather you would just run
the marriage license and let it go at
that" The little bride laughed and
nodded goodbye