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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-23
Bill ArIp's Letter.

full than iron. Hiram, the king, was
the friend of Solomon. but a thousand
years before their time these Phoene-
clans had made an alphabet and used 1t
in writing and engraving. But that al
phabet has passed away. In course of
time the Grecans conquered Phoenecia
and the Greek language prevailed Their
alphabet is the origin of ours, the very
word being compounded of the first two
letters alpha and beta. Just as the Phoe-
necian language was lost and went into
disuse lust so has the Greek and Latin
language been abandoned and our Eng
lish will no doubt be the language of the
civilized world before this century ends
Nearly hundred years ago an Eng
lishman by the name of James Smithson
beuueathed to the United States some
thing over a million dollars to be used
to promote the diffusion of knowledge
among men. That sum has been in
creased by our government from year
to year until now the Smithsonian Insti-
tute is one of the wonders of the world
But you cannot see it unless you go to
it. and the rich and members of on
gress can do that. TChe common people
are still in the woods, and that is why
l wish Carnegie or some other philan
thropist would do something for our
country schools. The spirit of progress
is doing well in the towns and cities
Right here in Gainesville our good wo-
men have organized public library as
an attachment to their club work. The
corner stone will be laid next Saturday
and I have been honored with an invi-
taticn to upheave the first shovel full
of earth, which | shall certainly do if
| am strong enough to lift the shovel
l feel a deep interest in this educational
work and hope to live long enough to
see it in successful operation. Not long
ago a lady asked me who designed the
Confederate flag and who first suggested
our Memorial day When our library is
we'll supplied they will not have to ask
these questions, but will go there and
find out.
But l must stop now for fear | will
not only oyertax my bodily strength, but
will strain my mind besides.
BILL ARP.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-23

Copyright. 1902. by The Constitution.)
] am very much perplexed to know
what to do for the country boys and
girls. Of course they can get a little
schooling under the present system, but
that will be only in textbooks of read
ing, writing and arithmetic. What they
need is books of reference that will ans
wer their many questions. Every mail
brings me letters wanting to know
things that they cannot learn in their
country schools. Their teachers can
not tell them nor their neighbors. OF
course not more than half Of them care
about knowing anything outside of their
school books. but the other half do. and
on that half depends the culture and pro-
gress of our country Why should these
boys and girls have to ask me and Joel
Chandler Harris and John Temple Graves
and others SO many questions? When
they inclose a stamp l answer all can,
but these young people need books that
they can refer to. If Mr.. Carnegie would
place in every country school standard
cycyopedia, such as Appleton's sixteen
volumes of universal knowledge or Dodd,
Meade & Co.'S International of sixteen
volumes, the young people would have
library that would answer all their
questions. Add to this Appleton's seven
volumes of American biography and
country youth can get an education with
out anything else. A young farmer in
Alabama asks me what books he must
buy to improve his mind and store up
knowledge by reading and studying at
night Well, it will take near 500 to
buy the above named books and he had
better skip over all the modern trash
that does nothing but entertain and
amusc and strain his farm and his cat
tie and everything to get that hundred
dollars. / think he could get them from
Wannamaker for SIS.
Now, of course. a boy or girl not
yet in their teens would prefer books
to suit their age. and they ought to
have them. / still treasure with delight
my enjoyment of such books as Robin
son Urusoe,'' Arabian Nights and
Jules Verne's works. swiss Family
Robinson" and some of SCOTS novels.
like Rob Roy and Wentworth"
Children must have entertainment. AS
they grow up they must have knowledge
for as Lord Bacon said knowledge is
power and Lord Brougham said. Il had
rather trust the schoolmaster to perpet
uate this government than all the armies
of England
Now, here is a youth who writes to
me to know who invented the alphabet
Well. that is going afar back, but it is
question that should be answered, for
the alphabet is the very beginning of
knowledge. The alphabet goes away
back thousand years before Moses was
born. The Phoenecians made the first
one that we know Of They lived in
narrow region that lies between Pales-
tine and Syria, a country about 200 miles
long 20 miles wide, and yet they domi
mated the civilized world for thousand
years. for they had control of commerce
and manufacturers and the gold of OPP
hr and the silver of Tarshsh and the
brass and copper of other lands were
all theirs, and it was a fact that as
Isaiah wrote. "Silver was heaped up as
dust in the streets and was more plenti-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-23
THAT NOTHING BE LOST"
If These Words Of Christ Were Obeyed, There
Would be Enough tor all

Jesus was the worlds best teacher
Never man spalke like this man. He
taught the sublimest spiritual truths
He uttered supreme wisdom in regard tc
temporal things. When He had fed live
thousand hungry people, to repletion. He
told his disciples TO Gather up the
fragments, that nothing be lost
Frugality is a matter of vast import
ance. DR.. Franklin said: cit is not Sc
much what man makes, as what ne
saves, that enables him to get on well il
life" Some people make but lit {, but
take care of what they make. and live
well. Others make much but spend II
foolishly, and are often in need. 1t has
been wisely said: Take care of the
dimes and the dollars will take care of
themselves" Jesus taught the import
ance of taking care of the fragments
because all he made was good, and ought
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SPECIAL RATES VIA S. A. L. RAIL
WAY.

az oo--RaIeigh to Norfolk, Va, and re-
tnrnl account following football
Games: University Of North Carolina
VS. Georgetown, November 18th.
ricketts, to be sold November IA and
Is, final limit November IL. Univer-
sity of Virginia VS.. Carlisle Indians.
November 22nd. Tickets to be sold
November q and o. final limit No
vember "a. Virginia Military In
etitute vs. Virginia Polytechnic In
etitute. November 9th. Tickets on
sale November &c and q, final limit
November 28th.
Rates on same basis apply from
Raleigh, Durham and intermediate
points
s.. s5-Raleigh to Asheboro, N. c., and
return, account North Carolina Con-
ference Methodist Protestant Church,
Asheboro, n. c., November goth.
Tickets on sale from all points in
North Carolina, including Norfolk,
Portsmouth, Suffolk and Clinton, S.
C.. at rates on same basis as from
Raleigh. Tickets on sale November
10 and goth, final return limit No
yember 9th Route via Aberdeen
where connection is made with Aber-
deem and Asheboro Railroad fol
Asheboro.
For further information, apply to any
agent S. A. l.. Railway, or address,
c. II. GATTIS, C. p. and I. A.,
Raleigh, N. c.
H. S. LIZARD, T. P. A,
Raleigh, N. C.
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a,,;,itv. are unable to earn a living;
Tiers are too lazy to get what they
sod others earn money but waste it on
unnecessary and hurtful things. And SO
,,oyortv and suffering is the lot of thou
onae If Christ's instruction was obey
= ..rbat nothing be lost" there would
no enough for all, all through life.
J. A. STRADLEY.
oxford, n. c.. Nov. 20, 1902.
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Sc .55-Raleigh to Wilmington, N. c., and
return, account North Carolina on
ference NJ. L. Church. South, Will
mington, N. c., December $40, 1902.
Tickets on sale from all points in
North Carolina, including Norfolk,
Portsmouth and Suffolk, Va, TO be
sold December 1st to 9Th, inclusive,
with final limit December 18Th
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-23

This favorable consideration enterprise which
believe destined the
institutions NORTH CAR
oL1NA HOME INSURANCE COMPANY Raleigh c. pro-
lection against loss by fire.
readily appreciate the advantage keeping the State large
the annually other sections for fire
for this back in the form
but tits certainly that there always
HANDSOME BALANCE invested in for this
patron NORTH
tbs State
lied 1sesand has therefore, been successful IN BUSINESS FOR
: THIRTYFOUR YEARS
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-23

s6.55-Raleigh to Wilmington, N. c., and
return, account North Carolina Con-
ference A. NJ. E. Zion Church, Will
mington, N. c., November &c, 1902.
Tickets on sale from all points n
North Carolina, including Norfolk,
Portsmouth and Suffolk, Va, to be
sold November "a, % and 26, anal
return limit December Bird.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-23

For detail information call on any
agent, or address
c. H. GATTIS, c. P. and T. A.,
Raleigh, y. Z.
H. S. LIZARD, T. p. A.,
Raleigh, y c.
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SPECIAL RATES VIA S. A. l.. RAIL
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-23

A thin, vapory smoke, lazily ascending
from its crater may be the only visible sign
of life in the sleeping volcano, but within
is raging sea of fire, molten rock and sui
phurous gases. Those who make their
homes in the peaceful valleys below know
the danger and, though frequently warned
by the rumblings and quakings, these
signs Of impending eruption go UNDECIDED
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-23

hey nVlng When the
beneath downpou ashes
Thousands OF blood sufferers
and taking desperate chances for Mercury and Potash treat
It. [volume] (Lawrenceburg, Ky.) 190?-19??, 1902-12-18

Joe Nulhattcn, who made y
this town for many years while
in the employ of a hardware
house of Louisville. came to
grief last week in Jefferson
vile. Ind. He gained almost
Worldwide reputation by
sending to the city papers lies
about various towns he was iii
while ION the road" Once
there appeared in papers all
over the country Il lengthy ar
ticle about the discovery made
Of wonderful metal by Mr..
A. w. Caldwell. a workman in
the employ of Messrs. Bird
whiStell and MountjOy, of this
place. Mr.. Caldwell received
hundreds of letters from all
over the world asking about
the metal. AIulhatten, some
years ago, wrote an account of
his death, and all believed him
dead until few weeks ago,
when he came to Louisville
from Arizona. His lies were
always harmless, and, though
he did much Icing i'll this and
other States, it was not until
he was found lying ON the
streets in Jeilersonyille in a
state Of INVESTIGATION that he
came to grief.
It. [volume] (Lawrenceburg, Ky.) 190?-19??, 1902-12-18

progress, but the kind that
would not only get us a pas
Senger depot with real wait
ing rooms in it, but many 9TH
er things that | so badly need.
Santa, ! want YOU to be sure
and remember Miss County
and bring her that architect to
look at her old courthouse
and tell her what can be done
with it. And do be good
enough to bring Miss County's
members of the Fiscal Court
each drum, horn and little
train of cars, 50 they will have
something to keep them in a
good humor. BE sure and see
that the cars, horn and drum
are all just alike, so they will
not fuss over them. ! have
asked for only that which |
am so badly i'll want of. and !
do hope that you, dear good
Santa, will oblige
Your little friend,
Miss LAWEENCEBURC.
It. [volume] (Lawrenceburg, Ky.) 190?-19??, 1902-12-18

a Wisconsin paper says that
Judge p. c. Walker, of this
place, has adopted scale of
prices which will, no doubt,
cause much unfavorablc COM
ment in this State, adding:
" Last week. one man to test
his revolver and keep in prac-
tice, took three shots at anoth-
er, and the Judge fined him
dollar a shot straight, giving
no reduction whatever. This
makes the shooting of men
more expensive than turkeys
in Kentucky. and, if the high
rates adopted are kept up, we
fear a cloSe-down of the lead
mines and powder mills"
It. [volume] (Lawrenceburg, Ky.) 190?-19??, 1902-12-18
Spelling Contest.

Before an audience that
crowded the Courthouse to its
doors, twenty of the pupils Of
the public schools of the coun-
ty contested for the possession
OF two gold medals, which
were to be given to the best
spoilers among them.
The contestants were divid-
ed into two classes, one con-
siSting OF those pupils under
the age of fourteen years and
the other of those fourteen and
over. and Prof. Elma Paxton,
of Waddy, was selected to do
the pronouncing. Each class
had fifty pages of McGuifey'S
Spellcr for its task, the little
folks being given the first
chance. When they had fin
ishcd. there were four OF them
still standing, none of whom
had missed a word, and, after
consultation, it was agreed to
return the medal already OF
tanned and to present each of
these Successful ones with a
somewhat smaller one. Then
came the larger pupils, and.
when they had finished the
task assigned for them, it was
found that there were three
of the class who had not Miss
ed, and it was decided to do
for them as had bcen agreed
for the little ones.
The winners among the lit
tie ones were Misses Maude
BiNler, Of Ninevah, and Car
nell Mars, of Alton, and Mas
ters Prentice Smithers, of Fox
Creek, and VIII Townsend, of
Camden. The successful ones
in the larger class were Misses
JAYNE Wash, of Nincvah, Va
leria Hanks, of Ripyville, and
Florence Crowder. OF Sinai.
The contest was arranged
under the management of
Misses Mary Fidler and Laura
Miller and Mrs. Davis Nc
Braycr, and was "A complete
success in every sense of the
word.
It. [volume] (Lawrenceburg, Ky.) 190?-19??, 1902-12-18
Letter to Santa Claus.
DEAR Santa CLAUS:

80 ~ . - y" +F-A = 80
As little girl in the fifth
grade, | want to ask YOU to
please be good enough to re-
member me and put me on an
equality with my larger Sis
tiers. | do want some of those
electric lights 50 bad, 50 | can
see where the street crossings
ought TO be when it is dark.
And then. please, do hurry
and bring me the water-wOrkS
| voted for before | am de-
stroyed by fire. Then, Mr..
Santa. if YOU will Just be kind
enough to give me a public
school building, 50 my smaller
sisters in the State will not be
pointing shame at me. And !
would be so glad of an opera
house like either of the two
sister Richmond has to be
proud of. ! would be so glad,
too, if YOU would spread some
rock on the pixies leading into
the town, which Miss County
says it is my duty to do. 1t is
not that | have no money to
pay for it myself. for | have,
but my guardians are 50 tight
listed that they pay little at
tention to my appeals. And
then, Mr.. Santa, if YOU will
please bring me a work-house,
for | do need it so bad. There
are a lot of the meaneSt kind
of "niggers" and low-down
white people, around here who
are almost daily committing
all kinds of crime, and | am
sure that if | had a work.
house to send them to | would
soon cure them of the habit.
And how glad | would be of a
business mems club, made up
of hustlers, and not envious
"rag-chewers" and wreckers of
It. [volume] (Lawrenceburg, Ky.) 190?-19??, 1902-12-18

Last week, we suggested IT
as a Christmas remembrance
that would, no doubt, be high
ly appreciated by anyone who
ever resided in Anderson coun-
ty or who is acquainted with
our people. Many took adj
vantage of the suggestion, and
we assure YOU that we appre-
ciate it. and will exert every
effort to make the lifty-two
presents YOU pay for articles OF
value, that viii, each week in
the year. cause The receiver to
think of you III kindest re-
membrance.
It. [volume] (Lawrenceburg, Ky.) 190?-19??, 1902-12-18

Shaving Mugs that you will
need in Shaving your mugs"
at Billiards..
It. [volume] (Lawrenceburg, Ky.) 190?-19??, 1902-12-18

Good mixed Candy, Sc a
pound at Blue Grass Grocery.
It. [volume] (Lawrenceburg, Ky.) 190?-19??, 1902-12-18

Fancy Groceries for fancy
livers at Waterfll Bros.
It. [volume] (Lawrenceburg, Ky.) 190?-19??, 1902-12-18

Best Handmade Creams, 20
cts. a pound at Blue Grass Gro.
It. [volume] (Lawrenceburg, Ky.) 190?-19??, 1902-12-18

Follow the crowd of holiday
purchasers to the Lawrence
purg Drug Co.
It. [volume] (Lawrenceburg, Ky.) 190?-19??, 1902-12-18

Finest Black Cakes, 25c
pound at Warren Bros.
It. [volume] (Lawrenceburg, Ky.) 190?-19??, 1902-12-18

Rocking Chairs of every
kind. and at low prices, at
Bond q Leathers.
It. [volume] (Lawrenceburg, Ky.) 190?-19??, 1902-12-18

See our Ladies' Silk Hose
at $3.50 per pair at G. b. Haw-
kinS'.
It. [volume] (Lawrenceburg, Ky.) 190?-19??, 1902-12-18

Buy your Toys elsewhere,
but your Candies, Fruits and
Nuts of us. Warren Bros.
It. [volume] (Lawrenceburg, Ky.) 190?-19??, 1902-12-18

If YOU want to drive, see
Morgan & Hyatt, the livery
man.
It. [volume] (Lawrenceburg, Ky.) 190?-19??, 1902-12-18

See Waterfill Bros. new
Flannel Waistings in all col
ors. and at low prices.
It. [volume] (Lawrenceburg, Ky.) 190?-19??, 1902-12-18

Best Buggies built at Law.
Bug. d Imp. Co.
It. [volume] (Lawrenceburg, Ky.) 190?-19??, 1902-12-18
l L a..

Entered al the po~t-officc in Lawrcuccburg.
ky"a~ secoud-clasS mail matter.
The Jasper news., 1902-03-27
DR.. Tclhenor,s Antlseptlc.

The "St. Louis Trade Review" which
is known to be perfectly reliably offers
the following c2mmendation Of DIR.
Tichenor's Antiseptic;
The most valuable remedy for burns
bruises and physical injuries is Dir,
Tichencrs Antiseptic. This is the
verdict OF thousands who have used it,
and it is personally endorsed by the
"Trade:R who has given it a fair
and impartial trial. This antiseptic,
manufactured by the Sherrouse Medi-
cine Co., at 427 Carondelet street, New
Orleans, has stood the test Of time, and,
for burns, bruises and all physical
ailments is the most popular remedy
manufactured. DR.. G.. III. Tichcnor
was the discJverer of the formula, and
il was first put on the market at Baton
Rouge, where it soon became so popular
as TO demand increase capital. In 1888
removal to New Orleans, the
manufacture OF this popular remedy
passed into the hands Of the Shrrrousn
Medicine Co. With increased capital
and greater facilities for manufacturing
under the energetic management Of Col
Sherrouse, president Of the company,
DR.. Tichenor's antiseptic has found its
way into a majority OF the households
Of the country. Unusual merit is the
secret Of its success, and every bottle is
sold under full guarantee. Try it
once and you will never be without it,.
The company have a large force Of men
throughout the south and west. The
officers are Col. j. NJ. Sherrouso, presi'
dent Capt. ]. ]. Gidiere, secretary, and
DR.. G.. II. Tichenor, manufacturing
chemist"
The Jasper news., 1902-03-27

steadily rising and it is hard indeed to
find a vacant building of any kind in
town This is even more apparent in
the values Of our farm land. where a
few years ago, laud was begging a buyer
at sl5 and $50 rer acre, it now finds a
ready sale at $50, and s35. $4,000
worth Of land with an average Of $50
acres to the purchaser is the result Of
the last year Of Mr.. Trices operations.
These figures are somewhat staggering
but they represent only the truth.
The change effected is everywhere APP
parent throug ghoLt our town and c, unity
1t has given our people different ideas Of
their capabilities, aud Of our natural
resources. These are no disgrunted
customers and everything is moving at
brisker gate.
The Jasper news., 1902-03-27
A Fire The Third Time.

One OF these times Barton county will
be without a court house, and no doubt
it will be due to the carelessness or neg
lgence Of someone. Monday night for
the third time since the erection OF the
building a fire was started by cigar
stump being thrown into box filed
with sawdust and used rs Il cuspidor,
During the council meeting Monday
night someone threy a piece of lighted
cigar into one Of the sawdust boxes
The contents OF the box were set afre
About midnight the nightwatch noticed
light in the council room. lie in
yestigatcd and discovered the fire, which
he soon cxtinguishcd. A hole was
burn ,d in the floor and the railing
which divides the room WAS badly
charred.
This is the third time.that a fire has
been started in the court house, each
omanating from the same source--a
cigar stump in box of sawdust. The
first was on the first floor, near the eu-
trance to the basel. ent. The second, in
the Democrat Office.
The question naturally arises, what
sense is there in putting boxes Of saw
dust around for people! to throw fire in:
That is what is done, and three times
has there been fro started. Ashes
are cheaper than sdwdust, and easier t.
get, and there is no danger of them TAX
ing fire. 1t would be cheaper to buy a
few more cuspidors, or get iron boxes
and fill with ashes, than to build n court
house.-Lamar Republican.
The Jasper news., 1902-03-27

Coughs, colds, Group, grip, bronchitis,
throat and lung troubles are
quickly cured by one minuue cough cure,
One minute cough cure is not mere ex.
pectorant, which gives only temporary
relief. it softens and liqufies the mucous
draws out the inflammation and removes
the cause Of tho disease. Absolute ly safe
Acts at once. One Minute cough cure
will do all that is claimed for il, Says
Justice Of the Peace j @ Hood, Crosby,
Miss. my wife could not get her breath
ana was relieved by the first dose. 1t has
been a benefit to all my family. At Ell
Lauderbaugh.
Just received a car of Kansas
Hard Wheat Flour. Also car OF
Shorts, JASPER MILLS
The Jasper news., 1902-03-27
SHocK-cORN GROWS.
c. f. Means Has a Seed Suggestion
The Farmers.

{. f. Means has just moved from
Sarcoxie to the Daugherty farm four
and half miles northeast OF Carthage.
lie visited the Press office today to
have the address OF his paper changed,
and stated for the benefit Of Press
readers that he has recently expert
mented on early cut shock corn as seed
with great success. lie planted 100
grains indoors and everyone OF them has
sproutcd. Here is a chance. he says,
for farmers to get seed corn for this
years planting. Press,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-01
MORE GRACE
Allowed to peiinquert Corpor.
ations Under the Willis
Law,

Columbus, July 31.-The recent an
nouncement that the days of grace al
lowed for the payment of fees under
the Willis law had expired. has re-
suited in the receiving of many checks
at the Office of the secretary OF stale.
More than $4,000 has been paid within
the past few days.
Secrc AIRY Of State Laylin has deter
mined not to enforce the penalty
against delinquents until August l.
After that date every delinquent cor
poration must pay the penalty or se-
care remission from the board Of
appeals. SO far as is known, only about
rs corporations are now remiss, al
though few new reports are being
received daily.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-01

There is more Catarrah in this sec
tion of the country than all other dis
eases put together, and until the last
few years was supposed to be incur
able. For great many years doctors
pronounced 1t local disease and pre-
scribed local remedies, and by constant
failing to cure with local treatment,
pronounced 1t incurable. Science has
proven Catarrah to be constitutional
disease and therefore requires consti-
tutional treatment. Halls CataiIrah
Cure, manufactured by f. J. Cheney &
Co., Toledo, Ohio. is the only consti-
tutional cure on the market. 1t Is TAX
en- internally In doses from ten drops
to a teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. They offer one hundred dol
lars for any case 1t fails to cure. Send
for circulars and testimonials.
Address F. ]. CHENEY & Co., Toll
edo, o.
Sold by druggists 75c.
Halls family pills are the best.