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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13
Politics and Politicians.

Five hundred people assembled at
Cleveland on Saturday to see Mr.. Henry
Barringer, aged 80 years, pay an election
bet by riding Mr.. ID. b. Roseboro in Il
wheelbarrow 400 yards through the princi-
pal streets. Mr.. Barrinfer bet on Black
burn and lost. A correspondent of the
Salisbury Sun says:
Shortly after the hour was announced
by Squire E. A. Barber Mr.. Barringer
appeared at the handles of the wheclbar-
row. Then came Mr.. Roseboro escorted
by the following prominent Democrats
Messrs. r. B. Harris, A. L. Phifer and
Capt. J. w. Young. Mr. Roseboro was
seated upon box which had been placed
in the wheelbarrow for the occasion, with
long pole in his left hand nearest his
heart. with large inscription: "Hurrah
for Kluttz." In his right he held a staff
with the United States dag. Mr.. J. w.
Steel, the old Democratic veteran, led
the procession with his lucky Democratic
horse, closely followed by Messrs. Ross
Wood and Z. A. Barber. Next came the
wheelbarrow.
after the amusement Mr.. Roseboro
presented to Mr.. Barringer in a few ap-
propriate remarks a nice bundle of lem
ons and confectioneries as a token Of
sincerity and faithfulness to his wager"
There are several gentlemen mentioned
for Speaker Of the next House of Rep
resentativs, and among the number is
S. NJ. Gattis, of Orange. According TO
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13
IT WAS NOT REBELLION. "

Why should Mr.. Cleveland insult the
Southern people in his Chamber Of
Commerce speech by calling the South
ern attitude in the War Between the
States an ARMED Rebellion" He does
not use words without a purpose. When
he was President he was careful not to
use the word Rebellion" referring to
the Civil War. Why does he now use
that offensive and misleading word?
Will some of his North Carolina friends
please answer?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13
CAUTION!

This is not a gentle word-but when
you think how liable you are not to pur-
chase for 75c the only remedy universally
known and a remedy that has had the
largest sale of any medicine in the world
since 1868 for the cure and treatment OF
Consumption and Throat and Lung trou-
lies without losing its great popularity
all these years, you will be thankful VIC
called your attention to Boschee's Ger
man Syrup. There are so many ordinary
ough remedies made by druggists and
others that are cheap and good for light
colds perhaps, but for severe Coughs
Bronchitis, Croup-and especially for
Consumption, where there is difficult ex-
pectoration and coughing during tho
nights and mornings, there is nothing like
German Syrup. Sold by all druggists il
the civilized world.
G. C. GREEN, Woodbury., n. ].
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13

Wilmington recently had Street
Carnival which was dampened by rain.
The Dispatch publishes a whole column
of interviews with business men, some
of whom said it hurt business. others
said it helped business the majority
think the community in general received
no benefit. Here is the opinion of a
drug firm: 1.-THE Carnival didn't help
my business, except the after effect
people buying medic II coughs and
colds"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13
Load of Shot Crashed Into his Head

Especial to the News and Observer
New Bern, N. c., Nov. 1.-TWO col
ored boys, IA and years of age, went
out bird hunting this afternoon over
Lane Branch, one mile from the city
They both fired at the birds. AS Tom
Taylor turned he shouted to his COUSIN
Lafayette, Look OUT" Immediately d
load Of No s bird shot struck Lafay-
cites head killing him almost instantly
The coroner was summoned and a jury
held an inquest They rendered yer
dict Of accidental killing.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13

Like Brer Rabbit, it is observed that
Senator Pritchard is ''layin' low and
sayin' muffin" He had recovered only
enough to be able to travel from the
political blow he received in North Caro-
lima last week VIII IN he was sand bagged
by the Presidents removal of the Ala
bama National Committeeman because he
favored a Lily White Republican party in
the South That was the blow that al
most KILLED father" When Senator
Pritchard survives-if he does survive
he may have breath enough to ask for a
big Federal office. And here's hoping he
will get it-Rhamkatte Rooster.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13
A MORNING TONIC.
(Alfred NJ. Waddell.)

So great has been the enthusiasm on
the subject of popular education that
some extremely cautious and conserva-
tive people have complained that it
amounts to a craze" Well, if it is a
craze, it is that peculiar form of insanity
that have long desired to see generally
prevalent in North Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13

Mr.. J. Gordon Hackctt, Democratic
nominee for the House in Wilkes, ran
900 votes ahead of mis- ticket. AS his op-
ponent is a Federal officer and not eligi-
Bile, Mr.. Hackett thinks another election
must be held.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13

The President has appointed an Addicks
is the first step toward abandoning the
conscience Republicans of Delaware who
wouldn't support the boodler. An ad-
and Hanna can easily stomach Addicks.
He is of the same kidney.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13

Those members of the Legislature who
did not mark off their seats before the
election are coming in for poor assign
ments. The old Anticipated Tlan, of the
man coming or sending to alegh first
getting the best seat, ought to be abol-
ished. The seats ought to be selected
as in Congress so that every member
will have an equal opportunity to secure
a good seat. That's one reform the
Legislature ought to put in operation at
once.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13
5000 DUCKS ON ONE DAY.
Especial to News and Observer

). Especial to News and Observer :
* Currituck c. H., N. c., Nov. r. I
!. The season for shooting ducks open :
= ed MC0day. l am sure over five ;
;. thousa were killed in Currituck :;
;. Sound thin the sight OF the ,;
). writer. Never since I have been :
]. here have / heard as many guns at :
). game as were shot Monday. 1t was ;
). almost a continuous fire during the :
!. whole day. 1t was indeed time ;;
J. for sport and gain.
=.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13

The firm of o. c. Norment & Co., the
oldest mercantile establishment in Lum-
herton, has been dissolved. Mr.. B. God
win retires and the business will be
conducted by o. C. e T. A. Norment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13

Tt = Lumberton Robesonian pays high
tribute to Rev. Alfred R. Pittman, a
widely known and beloved Baptist preach
err who died at Rennert on Sunday, af-
ter a long illness. He was the last Mod
orator Of Lumber Bridge Association.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13

Senator elect Joseph A. Spruill, of
Tyrrell, carried Tyrrell county by the
comfortable majority of rs and carried
every other county in the district by
bigger. majorities. This will be his sec
ond term, having been State Senator be-
fore in 1887.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13

YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAX
ing when you take Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic, because the formula is
plainly printed on every bottle snow
ing that it is simply Iron and Quinlne
in a tasteless form. No cure. NO pay
soc. ...
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13

Rich Square, N. c., Nov. 12.-Dr. K. P.
Battle, of Raleigh, is expected here to-
day to take charge of the bank, which
will open today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13

Rev. J. T. Edmunson is assisting Rev
N. S. Jones in a revival meeting at
Burlington, preaching every morning and
night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13

MolDeux has many offers to go on the
stage. One concern has offered him $l5,-
900 for the season of ten weeks. He
has narrowly escaped the gallows and
it will be better for him to retire from
the footlights.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13

j. Pierpont Morgan had a cold last
week, which the Richmond News says
caused all of Wall Street to shiyer with
a chill. "He doth beBtride the world +"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13

Elm City. N. c., Nov. PA painful
and almost serious accident befell Mr.
Edward Simpson, cashier of the ToisnOt
Banking Company near Whitakers While
driving. His horse ran away, throwing
Mr.. Simpson out of the buggy and
breaking his leg just above the ankle.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13
STATE NEWS.

The Episcopal Convocation is in sos-
sion at Statesville.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13

Edenton, n. c., Nov 12.-Bcginning
yesterday mail is being carried over the
Suffolk and Carolina Railroad. Mr.
Potter. who has served on the Norfolk
and Southern Railroad as mail agent,
has been appointed on the above run,
and will go on duty shortly. This is a
step forward and means much for our
city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13

PuRNETTs VANILLA EXTRACT

is the best. The grocers know 1t. Insist
on having Burnett's. 1t is for your food'
pure and wholesome.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13

]. B. Ramseur, merchant at Lincoln
ton, has made an assignment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13

Give all honor to Ashe county. All
things considered, it did better for De-
mocracy this year than any county in
North Carolina. 1t elected a Democrat
to the Legislature, Clerk and Register
of Deeds, gave Hill, for Chief Justice,
only 50 majority, kept Harshaw's ma
only ia There is an educational spirit
abroad in Ashe. As it grows, the Demo-
cratic vote will grow as sure as light
follows the rising of the morning sun.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13

our idea, our neighbor Gattis is entitled
to this honor. He is experienced. able
and will make an acceptable presiding
officer. And the fact that he withdrew
the last time in favor of the presiding
officer of the last House, should give
him prestige that viii elecs him Speaker.
Durham Sun.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13

The Gastonia Gazette, an authority on
melody, in congratulating the people of
Cherryville on having good church
music, says: ''There is no congregational
singing in the world fit to be named on
the same day with the performance of a
congregation well trained by the old
time do-me-sol methods" Give the do
me-sol methods the right of way.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13

Bully for Clark and down with the
Hill-Billy." writes Corn Cracker in a
private letter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13

Sturgill n. c.. Nov. I'm difficulty
here Geo. Hall shot Bud Halsey, the
ball passing through the left lung and out
under the right shoulder. The doctor
thinks the chances of living are all
against him. Hall has not been arrested.
These men arc brothers-in- law, and the
difficulty came up over the division OF
some fodder. Halsey was under tho In
fuence of liquor. The officers are after
Hall
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13

Hartford n. c., Nov. 12.-Thc sur
veyors that have taken geological sur
vey of this part of the country have
fastened copper plate on the right
hand side of the courthouse door in the
brick giving the correct number of feet
that the elevation of this part of the
country stands above the sea level,
which is II feet.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13

What the modern airship navigator
needs is a safety anchor and something
to anchor to,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13

Mr.. w. A. Dunn, of Scotland Neck. who
has been in Raleigh this week on legal
business, reports that the negroes In
Halifax seem better satisfied than ever,
are buying homes of their own, and have
no resentment because of the suffrage
amendment. Mr.. Dunn says the registra-
ton and election in Halifax was per-
fectly fair and the result satisfactory
He thinks most of the men who voted
the Independent ticket this year will re-
turn to the Democratic party.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13

Jefferson, N. c., Nov. 12.-The Board
of County Canvassers has finished the
count. Ashe county elected a Democrat
to the House, John d. Thomas, by a ma,
jority of 1873. Blackburns majority is
ia, and Harshaw's 81. Hill, for Chi #
Justice, only carried the county by so,
Judge Clark running little ahead of his
ticket. The Democrats also elected a
Clerk, A. S. Eller, by III majority, and
a Register of Deeds, by 40. All the other
officers elected are Republicans.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13

Reidsville. N. c., Nov. 12.-Monday az
ternoon Mr.. Fletcher Stallngs, who wa;
returning 20 his home in the country
found that a wagon ahead of him con-
tanned the dead body of Mr.. William
Hooper, who died while passing through
the outskirts of Reidsvillc. Mr.. Hooper
is supposed to have died of heart dis
ease.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13
SCRQE iii. A

Is an hereditary disease, and one for
which tainted ancestry or blood poison
ed parentage is responsible. 1t is trans
mitted through the blood and shows
itself in swelling and liberation OF the
glands of the neck, catarrh of the head,
weak eyes, sores, assesses and skin erup.-
tons, with a gradual wasting away OF
strength and vitality. 1t also attacks the
bones and joints, resulting i'll white swell
ling, hip disease and deformities OF every
kind. We see the effecte of this awful
blood faint every day, bSSat exists in SO
many forms that often it poses for some
thing else and is treated as anotherdisease.
Scrofula robs the blood of its nutritive
qualities, and it becomes too poor to pro-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-13

reach a disease that has been transmitted
through generations or been lurking In
the blood since birth.
S. S. S. c1eanses the blood OF all scrotu-
lous matter and tubercular deposits, and
when rich, pure, Notwithstanding blood
is again flowing in the veins there IS
gradual disappearance Of all the danger
Gus symptoms of Scrofula; strength
returns, and complete cure IS effected
S. S. S. contains no strong minerals to
further break down and derange the sys-
tenn. but can be taken by the very old, as
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-08-31

selves have sounded an almost unanimous
chorus that neither whisky nor tobacco
ever hurt them. but really assisted them
TO attain the age they acquired, this testi-
mony Of these old gentlemen is quite re-
markable and should give the opponents Of
stimulants and narcotics a fresh hold on
their arguments The briskness with which
these patriarchs get around the house and
the splendid condition Of their eyesight,
hearing and mental faculties at their ad-
vanced age are facts that are as surprising
they are true, and the secret OF their
success in living far beyond the usual span
Of mans life and retaining such a perfect
physical condition is wolI worth consider
ing.
This home Of the Little Sisters Of the
Poor is. Of course. a Catholic institution,
but IT will admit the aged of any other
church. Greed or religion OF any kind does
not bar an old person. The place is kept up
entirely by charity. Part OF the support is
gained by sisters who beg from house TO
house and the rest is from benefactors who
contribute regularly. It is because of the
untiring and persistent efforts Of these sis
ters, however that the home is a success.
These women, who take the perpetual vow,
devote their lives 70 this kind Of work, and,
therefore, their interest never lags. The in
stitution in this city is conducted by fifteen
sisters, who are in charge of a sister
superior. Every year they have their
duties assigned to them-some see TO the
laundering Of the clothes. others do the
cooking, while still others have the task OF
going about town begging. There are four
of these, two on foot and two in the
wagon, who visit the wholesale and COM
mission houses. which always give liber-
ally to them. All Of the sisters feel quite
proud Of the recommendation the State
Charity Board gave them some months
ago when this body was making an inspec-
ton of all private and public charity in
stitutions in the State The board COM
mended these women very highly for the
manner in which they conducted and man
aged the institution in every respect.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-08-31
For the Bibiomaniac.

Selected by Ben-Ardys for Seattle Post
lntelligencer.
Books, we know.
Are substantial world both pure and
good,
Round which, with tendrils strong as
flesh and blood,
Our pastime and our happiness will grow.
Wordsworth
book is the only immortality.-Ruf
Choate.
Books are the immortal sons defying their
sires.-Plato
Books are the blessed chIoroform of the
mind.-Robert Chambers.
Books are the windows through which the
soul looks out-Henry Ward Beecher
We ought to reverence books. to look at
them al useful and mighty things.-Charles
Kingsley.
The writings of the wise are the only
riches our posterity cannot squander-Lan-
Old wood 10 burn; old wine to drink old
friends 10 trust, and old authors to read.
-Aionzo of Aragon.
they are always at hand and ready az your
caIl.-William COrbett.
Books are men OF higher stature, and the
only men that speak aloud for future times
10 hear-Mrs. Browning.
Without the love OF books the richest man
is poor. but endowed with this treasure OF
treasures the poorest man is rich.-J. A.
Lang.
Books are the greatest legaces that a
great genius leaves to mankind, which are
delivered down from generation TO genera
tion.-Joseph Addison.
II the crown OF all the kingdoms OF the
empire were laid at my feet in exchange
for my books and my love OF reading 1
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-08-31
A Not Unusual Case.

Patience Crosswell, in the Bookman.
All in a muddle, punctuated by little
breathless sobs, she told her amazing sto-
ry-how she had begun by stealing compo-
sitions at school. and, spurred by the praise
they evoked. had gone on to stealing love
stories from old. old magazines and send
ing them to a publication that paid for con-
tributions only in praise. Once her name
lover. had declared she must write novel.
She had agreed further, she had begun by
stealing a first chapter from an old-time
serial, thinking IL would be easy once the
stage was set, 10 go on with the story in
her own way But in the middle of chap
ter second she had stuck hard and fast
that was two years back-she was bound
to stay stuck unless l would help her.
Couldn't l, wouldn't l. ask the privilege OF
reading her novel In manuscript and
finish it before l brought il back? She did
not, of course. like to mention money, but
she had thousands in her own right
might make my own terms. Unless l did
help her the end would be a tragedy-she
would rather die than be found out. All
she wanted was 10 justify outwardly the
fond faith Of her dear ones. Once she could
show them a bit OF really creditable work
she would marry and foreswear all thought
of literature. My examination was brief.
Between untidy sheets torn from greasy
ledger, scrawled over with aimless SEN
tences, shockingly misspelled in every other
word, there was a letter which l read, TAX
ing 1t to be a fragment of the story. Ii
ran thuswise:
Mabel: If you are accidentally telling
the truth and there is a man fool enough
TO marry you take him-quick-before he
has the chance to find you out. Your fa-
ther swears he'll never give you another
summer wardrobe. now your sisters are
both grown up, so you'll be wise not TO let
any sort OF a chance slip.
Your ,Affectionate Mother"
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-08-31
The Matter with the Magazines.

New York Evening Post.
Editorial confessions are the order of the
day Mr.. Alden makes his regularly in
every issue of Harper's, and now Mr. Wal
ter II. Page. in the current Worlds Work,
presents what is virtually a confession un-
der the title, AN Intimate View of Pub
lishing." His answer to the question, why
are the magazines not better?" may prof
itably be compared with Mr.. Alden's theory
that there is kind of pre-established har-
mony between editor, contributor and read
er. Says Mr.. Page:
''Why the magazines not better?"
That is, / suppose, why are they not more
interesting TO the intellectual class? /
answer that question with some feeling and
with some accuracy. i am absolutely sure
of this. the reason why they are not more
interesting to the intellectual class is that
the intellectual class does not write in
more interesting way. There Is no other
answer. L should be the last man on earth
TO call even the best of the magazines good.
/ have had my hand in making-I should
not undertake to say how many, but have
never made one and have never seen one
made that was more than pile OF debris.
The reason that you have rubbish in the
magazines is because the editors cannot get
anything better, and the audience that
blames him is itself blameworthy. Why do
you not write better?
On the other side we have Mr. Alden
The magazine, its readers, and its con-
tributors meet on the ground Of a culture
common to all three. The interests of this
culture are imperative, and in meeting
these the editor is but part in the harmo-
Nous combination. Literature and
art are not taught in a magazine, but are
there represented, fresh from the mint; and
what science finds there a place is not ele-
mentary or fundamental, but some new dis
closure Just as fresh as the literature and
art and the result of just such specializa-
tion as is going on in the great laboratories.
The entire contents of the magazine-fic-
ton, essays, even the humor-are freshly
emergent Specifications of genius and in
tellect. There is the academic standard
but not the academic procedure, which
would, from the magazine point OF view
be as much oVerSpeCialiZa ton as would
articles interesting only 10 special students
of the subjects treated II Is by the avoid
ance OF this overspeCialiZation and by abSo-
lutte silence concerning topics adequately
treated in the daily press and in the elab-
crate reviews that this magazine is left
free for its proper scOpe-for its appeal to
the most essential interests of that culture
from which it is itself nourished. Within
this scope variety is secured so extensive
that upon a merely casual view it might,
in some minds, perhaps, awaken suspicion
of the value Of scheme which renders 1t
achieVable.
We have no wish to say out of hand
whether the intellectual class wholly
merits Mr.. Aldens confidence or Mr.. Page s
distrust The disa greement of two such
practical doctors shows that, editorially
speaking, we live in a time OF hesitation.