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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-07-05
THE RETURN OF COMPANY =.

Mrs. Norton walked from woindcw to
window and looked out upon the green
earth. and budding trees. Without, ev-
ery1hing was SO bright and beautiful. But
there was a dead weight tuggIng at her
heart. and at times IL seemed too great
to bear. Her snowy white hair served
to intensity the classic beauty OF her
fine old face, which since yesterday had
worn q new expression-that OF passive
grief
Come TO ne. Lillian" sch said. You
cannot know what comfort II IS 10
me TO know that / shall still have you
have often blessed the day when fate
sent you TO our home, but never more
so than now. This is dreadful business!
The thought that John and VIII might be
called 10 go 70 this terrible and unjust
war has preyed upon my mind until 1t has
well-nigh unnerved me
And now il has comeI oh, can bear
It? I could send them both TO serve
their country, but to the Philippines-that
land of barbarous. treacherous fOes-it
seems like sending them to certain death,
and for what? Oh, Liliani God grant
that you may never feel the anguish that
feel now. Hushi they are coming.
Look, Lillian; are they not handsome
boys? Two nobler, drawer men never
marched 10 the beat Of drum
Lillian saw the two brothers walking
types of noble manhood. Her fair face
frightened at their approach, and the
lovelight IN her eyes betrayed her hidden
secret.
When they entered the house VIII went
directly 10 the library, while John went
to his mothers sitting room. Going TO
Lillian, he took both her hands and said IN
a low voice:
1--WE start tomorrow. Go to Willie is
in the library, and would speak with you;
and Lillian dear, be kind TO him If you
can"
For a moment they looked into each
others eyes. sorrow pictured in each. Re
leasing her, he watched her as she slowly
left the room, and then he went with
summoned cheerfulness % his mother
Could John and Lillian have known each
others hearts, things might have been
different; but fate decreed that they
should not know, and when Lillian Tracey
babe them Godspeed it was as VIII Nor
tons betrothed.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-07-05
Her SUPPORT Guarantees.

Deacon Dubbs-Vyhat guarantee has
got dat SO ken svppot NAH daughter ~
de Injuries to which she has been used
Sir. JacEson-Well, ! lives jes as near
70 Kunnel Thompson 8 chicken coop as 20
does Deacon
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-07-05

II clutches thar child ard saved her
from falling CT the strest car goius q
frlEh-fui speed
Thaf MS fortunate
,yot Cor me. tho eAlsG mother hsTated
ne Ter tearing is lrock-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-07-05

CFrom tha New YORK Sun-l
SIZE lat tie mussuu1)-I wish were
the two-heaGed girl
Hs-Ana whv. Tray2
she-TEea I could wear tao hats and
tell uyE1f u they were OF straight
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-07-05

E'.Iaers-No Use ralk.1s- Z 1l1t s. 2
c0fs hre4Etsat
zhsrl--Iacar re 20. - 4ls-l-l1-s
alrarz Wa1t rres cr1czf1 .re 81 Ey
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-07-05

At indianapolis Insanity Trust has been discovered
lawyers scans and officials who will send peO
pie the asylum for fee. The world isn't quite free
Of injustices yet.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-07-05

The Sultan of Turkey has purchased camera for
$4,000 and the harem viii collectively and Individually
begin to look pleasant
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-07-05

Excessive heat is a great mystery. The wave is no.
general United States rain covering coupl
of states doesn't effect il at all
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-07-05

The British admiralty should increase its feet in tue
parliament
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-07-05

The robbers who took $4,000 from an express car on
the Great Northern probably opposed to community
Of
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-07-05

The students OF Mexico City have touch Of Russian IN
their blood and mobbing the churches for =
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-07-05

Could John and Lillian have known each
others hearts, things might have been
different; but fate decreed that they
should not know. and when Lillian Tracey
babe them GOdspeed it was as VIII Nor
tons betrothed.
A year passed, and Company was or
dered home. A cruel year it had been
Sickness, treaehery and death had played
sad havoc among our heroes, and Com
pany + had suffered great loss. John and
VIII Norton had fought side by side until
IN one fierce skirmish. VIII fell. MORALLY
wounded. At the same instant a bail
struck Johns left arm, but with a
strength born Of brother love he sup
ported VIII on his right shoulder until he
reached a spot where he could minister
to his wants. Will lived but a few hours.
He rallied once and then il was as if TO
say good-by. and family called:
"John-dear-Old felloW-mother-Lilia
' and slept.
The shock had proved to be too much
for Mrs Norton's overweight mind and
declining years. and after a feeble strug-
gle she, too, laid down the burden Of
life.
Johns homecoming was indeed a sad
one. He sought Lillian, and told her all,
adding:
God knows that I would gladly give
my life to save you this sorrow, Lillian.
VIII told me Of his hopes for the future,
and your memory was ever with him
even in death. Why could not he be the
one to return-he who could have made
you happy"
John bowed his head upon his folded
arms, and at last gave way TO his great
grief. Lillian went to him, knelt by his
chair. and laid her head against his
arm"
John" she said, eve have a common
sorrow. grieve for your dear, departed
mother as I would for my own, for
never knew any other. AS for Wlll-dear,
kind Will am glad that my promise 10
him helped to brighten his last days. I
loved him truly, but joint was IS a
dear brother"
Slowly he raised his head and gazed
into her upturned face He was begin
ming to grasp the situation.
"LilisnY' he cried. what does this
mean? You tell me that you loved VIII
only as a brother. and yet you promised
to marry him.
Because. John. you asked me to do
So
"Lilianw He gathered her into a close
embrace WAS I, indeed, so blind? Then.
there is, after all, q ray Of sunshine for
me in this world Of sorrow and death.
God bless you, my darling, and make me
worthy Of so priceless a gem as your
dear love. Boston Post
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-07-05

From ths time on Missouri VIII begin to see new VIZ.
tles ln tie state q .lontana
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-07-05

For few rs AgulHalao viu naturally think that the
7olrth of JUS ) personal fao AZ him.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-07-05

Western Kansas has soc3 rain Tuesday evening: in
eastern Kansas farmers buying their vegetables Of
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-07-05

The reporters In ew York and elsewhere should CIT out
"s7selterine humanity IL has moss or IL
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-07-05

when burning hot humanity roars for RAIN when
Tie rain comes Ley AIe5 On Lha humidity.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-07-05

Thirty thousand dollars missing in the san Francisco
mint but ii is probably discrepancy Of in, not gold
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-07-05

II won't be long until you WIN have 10 pay for nice warm
air ike this and sou WLu set your Ice free
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-07-05

Six hundred deaths from heat in New York City II six
days. i Nar IS Lsl. this IS worse lhaa
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-07-05

1t VIII be great joke the New York snohs 4 the
Boston yacht, the independence swipes the platter.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-07-05

pie the for fee The world isn't quite free
Of injusuces yet
Excessive heat is a great mystery. The wave is now
general the United States rain covering couple
of states doesn't effect it at all
The sultan Of Turkey has purchased camera for
$4,000 and the harem viii collectively and Individually
begin to look pleasant
The British admiralty should increase its feet in tue
Mediterranean It viii not do any good but II win quiet
parliament
The robbers Who took $4,000 from an express car On
the Great Northern probably opposed to community
Of interest
The students Of Mexico City have touch Of Russian IN
their blood and are now mobbing the churches for
pastme.
Western Kansas has goea rain Tuesday evening; in
eastern Kansas farmers arc buying their vegetables OF
grocers
Thirty thousand dollars missing in the san Francisco
mint bat it is probably DISCREPANCY Of ink not gold
It win be great joke on the New York suobs the
Boston Yacht the independence. swpes the platter.
Six hundred deaths from heat in New York City IN six
days If var is he'll this IS worse than war
II won't be long until you WIN have 10 pay for nice warm
- - -
when burning hot humanity roars Tor rain; when
the rain comes t-ey Aek On 5he humility
The reporters in ew York and elsewhere should CIT out
-sweterine hum L las moss on il
For Few Aguluaiso viu naturally think that the
-. - = BIZ
From ths tine Missouri VIII begin to see new viz
tuos ln the state of Montana
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14
GOOD ADVICE.

Rev. C. H. Williamson, pastor OF Blount
Street Baptist church, in Raleigh, VINO
spoke in Littleton a few days ago on
emancipation, gave his people good adj
vice, and we are glad to learn that it
was well received. Among the wise
counsel he gave he said:
I'VE should not be the enemies of any
people or class"
I'VE are our greatest enemies.
There are others who are as good
friends to us as we are to ourselves.
THE white people have been the dom
inant race and the leading element of
this country 400 years-we cannot expect
TO become their equals in education re-
finement and power, neither their supe-
riors in so short a time as &c years but
the fact that whatever is best for them
is best for us, ought to bind US close to-
gether as neighbors and friends.
Il believe the South is the best place
for the development of the colored man"
These are words of worth and wisdom
and we are glad to print them as show
ing the sort of counsel the best leaaers
of the negro race are giving to them
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14
NO CRITICISM.

The two lawyers who conferred with
Senator Pritchard about mol pressing
the cases against the registrars were
Hon. b. F.. Long and Hon. r. l. Osborne.
A persistent effort has been made by
classification to make it appear that
the News and Observer had reflected
upon the professional or political integ-
rity of these gentlemen because they did
this Instead of criticizing these two at
torneys for urging Senator Pritchard to
mol pros these cases, we thank them for
it, and believe they were actuated by the
best motives. They did not advocate or
endorse Holtons stump speech They took
advantage of what they thought favor
able opportunity to secure freedom from
prosecution of their clients and other
gentlemen similarly indicted. They did
this openly and in accordance with APP
proved professional rules, and instead of
criticizing them. the News and Observer
commends them for it. But it also COM
NERDS the men who made their success
full application possible.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14
ONE DAYS MAIL.

Many newspaper men, as we'll as other
patriotic men in North Carolina, have
doubted whether a daily newspaper
could exist in North Carolina that active
ly and aggressively fought the trusts.
monopolies and political railroad cor
porations. They have felt that these
influences, able to give away papers and
advertising for nothing, would be able
| to break down any paper that thwarted
their selfish ends and refused to wear
their collar. These influences never
fail to exert themselves to destroy a
daily paper of influence that they cam
not kill In the case of this newspaper,
everybody in North Carolina knows that
two dailies have been started in Raleigh
with no purpose except to Kill the News
and Observer. One of them was sold
out under the sheriff's hammer.
The News and Observer never had 50
many subscribers and never had SO
strong hold upon the confidence or the
people as today. 1t has now been es-
tablished that the only sort OF daily
paper that can hold the patronage OF
Democrats all the time is paper that
prints the news, tells the truth, ana
without fear or favor stands to its con-
victions. The increased and steadily
increasing circulation of the News and
Observer shows that the people want
fair and honest paper, that fights hard
and always fights in the open.
In this connection we take the lib
erty of making the following extracts
from private letters in one days mail:
Charleston, w. Va; Continue your
valuable daily. / don't know how [
could get along without it,
Washington N. c.: Il have always
been a friend of the News and Obser-
yer, but never so proud of it as now.
1t is the hope and inspiration Of loyal
Democracy"
Wadesboro, N. c.: Enclosed find
$500. Your paper is THE organ of the
true Democracy of North Carolina and
should be supported by every true
Democrat IN the State"
Hendersonville, N. c.: II have never
known a paper to improve SO much as
the News and Observer. 1t is the
States greatest daily and the only true
blue morning North Carolina daily that
circulates largely in the mountain sec-
ton If the schedule was good. the
News and Observer would have ten sub
scribers here where now it has one.
Charlotte, N c.: Il cannot do with
out the News and Observer. 1t voices
the sentiment and convictions of the
Mecklenburg Democracy
Winston, N. c.: Il thought, few
months ago that for economical reas-
ons I could afford to do without the
News and Observer. l find / can get
along better without my dinner. Send
it to me as long as | live"
oxford, N. c.: THE News and Oh
server is THE paper for Democrats. It
rings true every time, and there is no
back-door to its editorial sanctum. The
people are with you and approve your
course"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14
THE RURAL LIBRARY ACT.
yves Its Existence to the State Literary and
Historical Association.

10 the Editor: 1t has been less than
year since the State Literary and His
torlcaI Association was organized in the
peautltul music hall of the olivia Raney
Library, and yet it has already accom-
pllshed enough to justify its existence.
Having caught an inspiration as 1t were
from the sacred precincts of its birth 1t is
already carrying its influence into every
county and we'll nigh every school dis
trict in the State, and is sowing seeds
which will bear a rich harvest for this
and coming generations.
The Rural Library Act. passed by the
last Legislature, which has become so
popular and which is destined to accom-
plish so much good, owes its existence
to the State Literary and Historical Asso-
citation. The Library committee of the
association, of which Prof G. A. Grims-
ley, of Greensboro, N. c., is the excellent
chairman, conceived the idea and the as
ISOLATION at once undertook to put it
in operation. a bill was drawn by va
rtous members of the association, which,
after some notifications, Senator Ward
introduced in the Senate. It's history
since its passage has been known and
read of all men. 1t has aroused an in
terest in good literature which North
Carolina has never before known. 1t
reaches at once the rural district which
is the foundation of North Cardinals use
fulness and greatness. 1t reaches far
beyond the letter of the law and arouses
the spirit of philanthropy and causes rich
men TO establish Libraries in localities
which this law cannot reach.
The State Literary and Historical As
ISOLATION feels a just pride in this, its
first great work, and proposes to foster
and encourage the movement and secure
an increase of its benefits The little
child who learns in our rural common
schools to read will not now lose that
learning for want of practice, but will
sec that it is the golden key which I'M
locks new world and must be kept
bright. In this new world he will learn
the great thoughts and great events OF
this and past ages; he will be lifted into
a new life and stimulated to nobler deeds.
And so it is that the noble spirit which
lives in the magnificent Olivia Raney
Library, the pride of our capital city
has been caught up by the State Literary
and Historical Association and borne to
the remotest parts of our State.
ALEX ]. FEILD.
Raleigh n. c., April u, 1901.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14
DEATH BY BURNING.

Almost every day you may find no.
tice in the North Carolina papers that
some person has been burned to death
Within the past two weeks we have been
called upon to record the horrible death
by burning of two women, one in Har-
nett and one in Chatham. 1t seems that
the number has been larger than usual
during the past winter. The Asheville
Citizen thus tells of a result of keeping
up with them:
ION the LIST of November last year the
Citizen began keeping a record of these
deaths by burning, relying upon the State
papers that are on the Citizens eX-
change list. This record which, of
course, is not complete, was kept up to
the 1st of April, and during these five
months, as shown by this incomplete list,
60 persons in North Carolina lost their
lives by fire. OF these 43 were children
and IL adults. If the complete statistics
were available it would doubtless be
found that the grewsome list foots up
many more than the Citizens record
shows"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14
AN EXAMPLE IN POINT.

We had just finished reading the re-
vises of the most interesting and instruc-
tive address of President Winston, de-
liyered in Philadelphia yesterday, on the
relations between the negro and white
man in the South when we picked up
the current issue of the Washington Mes
senger containing this paragraph:
Yesterday we had occasion to enter
one of our saloons, and counted eighteen
colored men from twenty to fifty years
of age enjoying their leisure. Being
struck with the number loafing in this
saloon, we concluded we would visit an
other and found ten thus luxuriating.
They were entertaining each other by
giving lessons in dancing, and discussing
the rules that governored the ring. The
above is sad commentary on the thrift
of the race, and the progress they are
making to an independent citizenship"
We are glad to know that such idlers
and loafers do not represent the major
portion of the negroes, for they are at
work, but the number is SO large that it
works injury to the race. If such fell
lows could by some means be drafted INTO
the cotton and corn fields, it would be a
blessing all around, saving them from The
drunkenness and viciousness that de-
stroys them and brings reproach upon the
Industrious and better class who always
enjoy the friendship Of the white people
OF their community.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14
Two Progressive Methodist Churches

At the services in the Central Method
ist church on Sunday there were seven
new members added to the church roll.
-Four of these were by letter and three
by profession. Rev. G. r. Adams has
collected every dollar of all the confer
ence collections, not due till the next
conference meets. This is wonderful
record and one that has not been sur
passed by church in the State.-News
and Observer.
To the Editor: 1 clip the above from
your issue of the 9th, and rise TO con-
graduate Brother Adams upon his excel
lent work at Central church. but must
also discharge the pleasant duty OF gently
contradicting that part of the last SEN
tence which says that his wonderful rec
ord has not been surpassed by church
in the Stately saying that hlnston
Station has also raised all the conference
collections for present year, and is ahead
in this that the pastor has on MS pook
the first receipts in full for Foreign and
Home missions, while he awaits the COM
ing of others for cash already forwarded.
East of Raleigh you will find no town
moving faster to the mile or the minute
than Kinston, and Kinston Methodlsm
moves apace with all other interests. AS
to incroar membership we had 2lf
last year, and to date this year we nave
had 45 accessions. If Improvement IN
quality kept pace with quantity, we would
be indeed a power for good. am glad
to join ;Kinston with Central church and
myself with the sunny-souled Adams IN
leading the hosts of our conference III
showing our faith by our works
d. H. FUTILE.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14
A Brave, Needy Soldier.

To the Editor: Living in Hal
flax county is a poor afflicted sol
der He was born and reared in poverty.
BEFORE the fall of Fort Sumter, he Joined
the navy and afterwards Joined Camp
Holmes, near Raleigh. He served about
fourteen months and he was captured at
Burkesville, Va. He was in prison at
Point Lookout about two months. He is
in a very sad condition and his wife is
also seriously afflicted. He is entirely
dependent upon his daughter, whose hus-
band lives on a rented farm. The neigh
bors aid him all they can, but he needs
comforts, which he cannot get. His name
is Augustus Winburn. He is very thank
full for the least attention, and any money
or clothing will be gratefully received.
He will appreciate even a line of sym
pathy.
MRS w. T. WHITEHEAD.
Scotland Neck, n. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-14
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.
BUILT UPON SMALL INDUSTRIES.
Manufacturer Record.
LrSTRIES.

BUILT UPON SMALL INDUSTRIES.
Manufacturers Record.
Not many years ago Scotland Neck,
n C., was a town to which people from
the surrounding country came 20 buy
goods made at distant points. The
Commonwealth, the weekly paper OF
the town, realizing that there was moth
ing for the growth of the town in mere
trading, began to agitate for factories.
In it's desperation, after months of UNI
successful agitation for factories, it said
that even a lanyard would be better
than nothing. At the time the paper
was contending for cotton mill It's
efforts in this direction We're finally sue
cessful, and it now has the satisfac-
ton of recording the fact that after the
first knitting mill came other mills ana
other kinds of manufacturing estab-
lishments, until today the weekly pay
rolls amount to $1,100. This amount
may not appear great, but it is just
81, 100 more than the amount of money
earned in the town ten years ago, and
is an apt illustration of the advantages
accruing from the location of industries
in any community.
The spirit of the Commonwealth has
been manifested in hundreds of South
ern towns and even in cities which al
ready have high standing industri-
ally. For example, at the last annual
meeting of the Chamber cf Commerce
of Charlotte, N c., Mr.. r. M. Miller,
Jr., chairman of the committee on man
ufacturer's interests, made a report
strongly advocating an increased water
supply, better facilities for small and
cheap units of power, either steam, cleo
trio or gas and the erection of a man
ufacturing apartment building for the
encouragement of small industries with
a common source of power. He re-
called the fact that the largest mill in
North Carolina today is an evolution
from a small plant of a few years ago.
and that another small cotton mill.
which cost 100000 five years ago, has
since that time paid it's stockholders
$4,000, and he made the point that the
successful manufacturing city is built
up primarily by small and diversified
industries, rather than by large single
plants.