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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27
FIGHTING THE AMEN

Bv the advise of John S. Wise,
negroes in various counties in Vir-
rinia are to bring suits for 5000
each for damages against the mem
Der of the constitutional convention
from their county, because they were re-
fused registration. They will also bring
suit against the Governor, the registra-
ton board, and the precinct judges. The
negroes will contend that all of the de-
PENDANTS are guilty of having conspired
TO deprive them of their right of suf-
frage. a right accorded them as citizens
of the United States. The Governor is
made a party to the suit because the
Constitution was promulgated by procla-
nation.
AS counsel for the negroes Mr.. Wise
and Mr.. Carlisle are also bringing suit
IN the Federal Court to set aside the
Virginia amendment, alleging that it is
unconstitutional in that it deprives ne
groes of the right to vote.
These two acts have deep interest for
North Carolina, for if the Virginia
amendment should be annulled it is prob
able that the same fate awaits the North
Carolina amendment. 1t would set back
the wheels of progress and peace in the
South twenty-five years if the negro
question should be thus re-opened Let
us hope that the settlement of negro
suffrage made in North Carolina and
other Southern States will not be dis
turbed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27
CAUSE FOR THANKSGIVING

There has never been a year when
there was not abundant cause for thanks
giving. Those who enjoy life, liberty,
and the ability to work-a trinity of
blessjngs-have enough to cause their
hearts to run over with gratitude. The
man who has work to do, the health to
do the work, and receives sufficient
money for doing it to support his family
how ought his heart to swell with
Thanksgiving on this day set apart for
the formal expression of the thanks that
a grateful man offers daily?
AS a State and nation, we have pecu-
liar cause for thankfulness. Crops have
been abundant, prices have been good,
there has been work for all and fair
compensation. No pestilence or famine
or national calamity has befallen us.
In North Carolina this Thanksgiving
finds this good Commonwealth in happy
mood. Progress has been made in every
line of effort, and there is a spirit of
hope and confidence among all the people
that is guarantee of future development
and prosperity.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27
WANTED.

We would like to ask, through the col
umns of your paper if there is any per-
son who has used Green's August Flower
for the cure of Indigestion, Dyspepsia,
and Liver Troubles that has not been
cured-and we also mean their results,
such as sour stomach, fermentation of
food, habitual costiveness, nervous dys-
pepsia, headaches, Respondent feelings
sleeplessness-in fact, any trouble con-
nected with the stomach or liver? This
medicine has been sold for many years in
all civilized countries, and we wish to
correspond with you and send you one OF
our books free of cost. If you never tried
August Flower, try one bottle first. We
have never known of its failing. If so,
something more serious is the matter
with you. Ask your oldest druggist.
G. C. GREEN, Woodbury., Ma.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27
THURSDAY. 49,. November 81. 1s'
A THANKSGIVING HYMN.

Father, God of Land and Sea,
Solemn thanks we raise to Thee,
King, creator of mankind,
Honor. praise and love be Thine.
Let all earth with gladness ring:
To Thy throne thanksgiving bring!
For our barns, we'll filled and stored,
We, Thy servants, thank Thee, Lord;
For the golden sheaves of wheat
And Thy mercy, all complete;
For Thy blessings and Thy Love
Showered on us from above:
For the luscious fruit and grain,
For the sunshine and the rain,
For the wealth the deep earth yields
And the richness of Thy fields,
For the birds and flowers bright,
Thank we Thee, 0 God of Light!
Let the world thanksgiving bring
Unto Thee. our Sovereign King.
May our praises ever rise
To Thy throne beyond the skies.>
o our God of Land and Sea,
Praise and thanks We raise to Thee!
Annie w. Mccoy. in Baltimore Sum-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27
Estimated total :. ..11,OOO 900 1O,6S1, 900

Estimated total III ,O00, 900 1861 900
Last year was an unfavorable one for
cotton production in nearly all sections.
In the South Atlantic States excessive
rains prevailed much of the season and
in Texas and the Southwestern States a
disastrous drought cut the crop short.
In spite of these adverse conditions the
yield proved to be 10, 6S1 900 bales.
This year as a rule the season has
been favorable; stands were perfect, Gull
tivaton good, the crop matured early,
the fall has been phenomenally mild-no
killing frost-the plant has had ample
time to ripen and the picking season thus
far all that could be desired. 1t is there
fore not improbable that the crop this
year will exceed that of last year by
some 300,0 900 bales"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27

We see that Mr. Hearst has bought
the Washington Times. He and that
fellow Ochs seem to be buying up all the
newspapers in the country. Well, there
is one thing certain: this exponent of
truth is not for sale. Neither Hearst
nor Ochs need think they can buy us
-Rhamkatte Rooster.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27

The Richmond Dispatch says that DEM
ocrats in Virginia are surprised that John
G. Carlisle should take a fee to try to
restore full negro suffrage in that State.
Nobody ought to be surprised. Cleve-
land made another man of Carlisle and
he has not been in sympathy with the
section that honored him since he went
into Cleveland's Cabinet.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27

The latest canard from the North Caro-
lima yellows is that Settle is to succeed
Pritchard as patronage dispenser Black
burns bid for the job seems not to have
been taken seriously.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27

The negro Crum, slated for the
Charleston, S. c., Collectorship, is
charged with having sold out in the Re-
publican National Convention in 1892 for
a promise of Federal patronage. If that
charge disqualifies, Roosevelt will have
to import men to hold offices in the
South.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27

Representative Miner, of Wisconsin
who is in Washington, says that if the
last Congress had passed the ship sub
sidy bill, the Republicans would have
lost many votes in the House. He pre-
diets that the bill will not pass the
House this session.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27

A New York jury gave $500 to a wo-
man who sued for damages because q
mddle-aged man kissed her against hel
will. The price of all commodities are
being fixed by juries.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27

Talk about expert financicrs, who can
show one equal to the late Rev. G. F.
Ivey? During the fifty years he was a
Methodist circuit rider his salary aver
aged 5000 On this small income, he
reared and educated a large family of
children, and his estate is said to worth
something like $4,000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27
WHAT MAKES FLOATING DEBT

Recently the School Board of the State
If Nebraska invested 100000 in Massa-
ehusetts State bonds. Nebraska has no
funded debt but has floating debt of
about two million dollars. Writing of
he debt and the cause for its increase,
he Commoner says:
THE present Republican State taxing
BOARD assessed the railroads in 1902 at
100000 less than they were assessed in
1892, and this in face of the fact that
since 1892 the railroads have increased
heir mileage almost 500 miles and their
stock Is quoted from so to 100 per cent
higher than it was ten years ago. This
will, in measure, explain the rapidly
increasing floating debt
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27

The Wilson Times has enlarged. 1t
had to do so to keep UP with the growth
of the town. 1t is splendid paper,
worthy of the progressive town in which
it is published.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27

1t is limited that Raleigh will vote or
a proposition to establish a dispensary
next spring and that it may affect the
standing of possible candidates fol-
mayor. There's time enough after Christ
mas to talk city politics.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27

State Auditor Dixon will urge the
Legislature to impose State tax or
saloons, bar-rooms, dispensaries and
whiskey distilleries. The State of Ten
nessee gets $215,000 and Virginia $312,-
900 from such taxes, while North Caro-
lima gets only IS 600.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27
Politics and Politicians.

Mr.. David B. Stainback, editor of the
Milton Herald, will be a candidate be-
fore the Senate caucus for the position
Of assistant door-keeper. Mr.. Stainback
is a son of our old friend d. e. Stain
back. of Weldon, and a grandson of the
late Col David Bell, of Enfield. If
elected he will make an excellent officer.
Mr.. T. G. Cobb, editor of the Morgan
ton Herald, will be a candidate for en-
rolling clerk of the House of Representa-
tives. Mr.. Cobb has been a Democrat
all his life, has been publishing DEM
ocratic paper over twenty years, and
this is the first time he has asked any
thing at the hands of the party. He is
fit, worthy and capable.
There are several candidates for
Speaker of the House--of the next Leg
islature. Why not make Governor
Doughton, of Allegheny, speaker ?-Alle-
ghany Star.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27

Carrie Nation says that the cigarette
habit is "about as damning as the whis-
key habit" and she will hereafter devote
her energies to smashing it. The whis-
key folks will breath a sigh of relief.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27

Audrey" was presented for the first
time in Madison Square theatre in New
York city on Monday night. The New
York papers all agree in giving 1t the
warmest sort of roast. Most of them
agree that one who sees the play will
never wish to read the book.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27

A little while ago the coal operators
in high and mighty way were telling
us "there is nothing to arbtrate." Now
some seem ready to agree with the min
ers without awaiting the slow process of
the Commissions. They have learned a
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27

Discussing the appointment of mulat-
TO as Collector of Customs at Charleston,
the News and Courier calls Mr.. Roose-
velt's party 1.-The Grand Old Mulatto Par
ty."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27

1t seems that Sam Wick has suddenly
become a national figure. If he remains,
the negroes may hope for recognition
if he is kicked out, the Lily White is to
flourish. Wick is the best negro in the
State and the most capable negro official
in the South.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27

One Bottle of Burnctt's Vanilla EX-
tract is better than three of the doubtful
kind. Though costing a few cents more
per bottle, its purity and great strength
make it the most economical brand.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27

In the case of State VS.. PEBBLES. the
Supreme Court holds that negroes can
not be excluded from juries. Carry the
news to Mitchell county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27

THE BEST PRESCRIPTION FOR MA
LARA
Chills and Fever is a bottle of Grove
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply Iron
and Quinine in tasteless form. No cure
no nav Price zoe, tf-eod.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27

A bill is pending in the Georgia Lcgis-
lature requiring all railroads operating
in Georgia to incorporate in that State.
And after they have complied, if they are
like the Southern in North Carolina, they
will attack the law as unconstitutional
and seek to move their case into the
Federal courts before Federal judges
whose appointments they helped to Sc
cure.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-27

The President continues to assert with
vehemence that the question of trust
regulation must be settled. The nearest
he has come to outlining a plan was
referring to a settlement "along the lines
indicated by Attorney General Knox"
The Attorney General recently said the
Sherman antitrust law could be made
effective if amended. What assurance
have we that Attorney General Knox,
the long time attorney Of the steel trust,
would enforce a law against that trust?
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-25
JUDGE CAN'T FOR GOVERNOR.

In editorial correspondence from
Jefferson City in Sundays Kansas
City Star, Supreme Judge James b.
CAN'T is mentioned as u probable
candidate for Governor in 1904. A
brief review of his eventful life is Civ
en-, from poor Georgia youth, rag
ged, weary and loot sore, marching,
fighting and suffering for his dear
southland, wounded four times in the
front OF battle, the effects of which he
will carry Ia his grave, his struggles
TO work his way through college, his
coming west to Missouri with naught
but an indomtable will, n supreme
courage and splendid ability with
determination To win. his meteoric
rise in his profession and success in
politics. his election To the circuit
h.urh and advancement To Suprme
.lNt-" a't'r Smt".
Judge Cu.'' - yet in the very
prime of his life ami the possibilities
for the future seem very brigh for
him.
Our people look upon him as an
adopted son. He has never failed in
all his ambitions to receive their
loyal and enthusiastic support, and
twice they instructed for him over
home men. There is no office in the
gift Of the people that he would not
ill with credit and ability. II hecon-
Cludes to become candidate for
Governor, We believe he can rely up
on the enthusiastic and undivided
support of our people
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-25
Challenge TO Court.

Lincoln. Neh December 21.-As a
result of the RECENT supreme court de-
cisiOn against the reading of the
Bible ami singing sacred snngs in he
public schnolS of Nebraska, applica-
ton has been made to the county
attorney at Lincoln to prohibit the
rendition OF Christmas carols and
semi-religious songs in one OF the dis
trict schools of this county during
school hours.
John Chriss, of Princeton, is the
applicant, and he demanded yester-
day that an action be brought
against the teacher and directors.
The county attorney told Mr.. Chriss
he had no sympathy with his CON-
plant, and he would not interfere.
In the meantime o +. Kretsinger,
a Beatrice lawyer, has given notice
that he will apply for a rehearing of
the Bible ease.
Mr., kretsingcr'S brief is in the ma
ture of IA challenge to the court to
force its mandate. He says 64G5
schools of the G6G6 in the state are
ignoring the decision, and practically
asks the court what it is going to do
about it.
The supreme courts decision
against Bible reading in public
schools created considerable discus
sion at the time and this latest agi-
tation, precipitated 10y Chriss and
Kretsinger, has brought the discus
sion to fever heat,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-25
Judge Neville Released From Jail.

Maryville, Mo-, Judge Neville, pre-.
siding Judge of st Clair county, who
has been in the Nodaway county jail
here for the last two years, was re-
leased to-day on a telegram from
Judge Philips OF the United States
Court of Kansas City and ordered to
report at Judge Philips office in
Kansas City.
1t is understood that Judge Neville
was released on his word of honor
that he would not attempt to hold
court if be was allowed to return to
his home. Ire Judge left for home
this evening via Kansas City.
Neville is one of the Judges who
have been in contempt of court be-
cause he refused to sign the st. Clair
county railroad bonds.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-25
From the Pulpit TO a Duel.

Lockwood, Mo-, Dec. gu. G..
Robinson, superintendent OF the anti
saloon league, arrived in Lockwood
Saturday evening and occupied the
pulpit Of one OF the churches Sunday
morning and evening At the morn
ing service the pulpit was decorated
with samples ofwhisky. He aroused
the anger OF local druggists and the
affair later developed into an assault
between himself and DR.. + s. White,
one OF the leading business men.
To-day the anti-salood man armed
himself and upon meeting the doctor
fired three shots. only one taking
effect, it SCATTERING the third finger
of the left hand, and one ball pene-
trated his hat. Robinson is now
under arrest on a charge of assault
with intent to kill and is in the GUS
tody of the officers.
He is billed to lecture again to-
night, but the prospects for carrying
out his program seem to be very
slim. Excitement is high and unless
the temperance lecturers are restrain
ed from the pulpits in Lockwood,
trouble may follow.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-25

The republican pie hunters arr still
dcvising ways and means for euchre-
ing W. J, Stone ont of the 1. ;. sen
atorship. The latest plan is sprung
by Frank Roberts, revenue collector
at X. C., who proposes that the dem
ocratic malcontents muster all their
strength and throw it with the solid
republican strength for some anti
Stone democrat. But Mr.. Roberts
orgets that there are no real dem o.
Gratis who are against Stone at the
present stage of the tide. Briefly
summarized, the republican pie hunt
ers are asking for bread. The dem o.
Gratis will give.them a Stone.-R. H.,
Review.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-25

Stella Tilley, II, of Joplin, has a
marriage record of rarity. She has
been married twice, Notwithstanding
the fact that -he lacks one year of
having reached her majority,
Until Just recently she was the wife
OF Albert Ferguson, OF Joplin. But
the first marriage resulted in contin-
ual disagreement and finally divorce.
Upon the same day she secured a
severance OF the marriage bond with
Ferguson, in company with her
mother, she proceeded to the county
recorders Office and secured permits.
sion to marry Horace Skinner. Mr..
Skinner is "a years old.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-25
GROWN PRINCESS OF
SAX0NY DISAPPEARS

Police of all Europe unable to find
a trace OF the woman whose disap-
pearance is now officially announced
at Dresden. Guest at Emperor
Francis Joseph's castle near Salz-
berg, having refused to return home
with her husband, who was injured
while hunting.
Dresden, Saxony, Dec.-The
Crown Princess of Saxony fled from
her home on the night OF December
IL. The Dresdener Journal says:
The princess, in state OF intense
mental excitement, suddenly desert
ed her family at Saltzburg and went
abroad. The Saxon court function
of the winter, including the New
Year 3 reception, have been Cancelled.
This paragraphin to-day's official
journal which was inserted by order
OF the King and Crown Prince of Sax
ony, has verified what for several
days past has been regarded as an
incredible tale.
The crown princess OF Saxony, sur
rounded by her ladies.in, waiting and
numerous attendants and servants,
h as vanished SO utterly that the po-
lice of every kingdom in Europe have
for ten days been unable to trace her.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-25

Washington, Dec. 1S.-While on
his way to the White House to-day,
shortly after noon, to see the Presi-
dent, Postmaster General Payne SUI
Tered an acute attack OF indigestion.
He was driven to his hotel and two
physicians were summoned.
The patient was relieved this after
noon and hopes to be at his office to.
morrow.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-25
Passenger Train Buried by Big Snow

Passenger Train Buried by Big Snow.
Lincoln, Neb Dec. % Fifty pas
sengers on train No. 302 on the Bur-
lington, running from Denver to
Deadwood, were buried beneath ten
feet OF snow for twenty hours.
They were rescued last night after
ten hours work by a relief force sent
from Sidney, Neb. The relief force
numbered fifty persons.
Thelittle town of Mercer, Neb., was
the home OF the snowbound travellers
Tor the ten hours. The place is only
a cluster of about ten houses and
shanties, and the train was Obliged
to remain beneath the snow until aid
could be secured from Sidney, fifteen
miles away.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-25

London, December 20.-Formal an
nouncement OF the blockade OF the
Venezuelan coast was made this
morning in a supplement Of the Off
cial gazette in the following an
nouncement:
st is hereby notified that as the
United States OF Venezuela has failed
to comply with the demands of his
maiesty's government a blockade by
his majesty naval forces ofthe ports
of La Guayra. Carencio, Cuanto,
Cumana and the mouth of the Orinoco
is declared, such blockade to he effec-
lively maintained from and after
December 30, subject to an allowance
of the following days of grace for
vessels sailing before the date olnoti-
fication.
"From West Indian and Eastern
American ports, ten days for steam
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-25
In 1923 Minutes, 1911 Miles.

Fort Wayne, Ind, Dec. 22.-The
best record of long sustained speed
upon the Pennsylvania lines west of
Pittsburg was made to-day by the
Pennsylvania New York Chicago
special in a run from Crestline, o., to
this city. The distance OF 131 miles
was made in 1913 minutes, including
four full stops.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-25
Santa Claus BaniShed from Churches

ksnsas City World
The minister's union, at Hamilton,
o., has put ban upon Santa Claus
holding him to be a theatrical i'm.
posture, which their consciences will
no longer permit them to give coun.
tenance. The Jolly old fellow, with
his good cheer and merry. making, is
banished from these ministers
churches.
II is quite possible that these min
listers have mistaken sluggish livers
for consciences.
1t is quite possible, too, that Santa
Claus, with his sweet tradition, red
olent Of brotherly love, charity and
the impartial love OF the Universal
Father OF us all, has done more for
the promotion OF real religion than
have all the preachers in the world.
Take Santa Claus and the spirit,
sentiments and emotions he stands
for out o. the world for single gen.
GRAFTON, and the true message of
Christ would become incomprehensi.
BILE to the Indifferent human mind.
Too many ministers of the gospel
belong to that large class who look
upon religion as the means merely
by which one secures the eternal sal.
walton of his own soul.
Any meaning beyond that is blank
to them.
Real blood-warm, heart-deep SYM
patty with aud love for humanity,
such as is represented and aroused
by Santa Claus at Christmas time
the sacrifice without hope of credit,
the giving for the mere sake of the
mutual joys OF giyer and recipient
are all an ''imposture" in the mind
OF that harrow iiIIcarnate selfishnes5
which seeks in religion only the sal
walton of its own little soul.
Santa Claus may he an 'impos.
ture" but the Joy he brings TO mil
lions of little hearts is genuine.
And the cheer and upiift he gives
to older ones, who through supersti'
tious giving may eliminate all faint
Of seltishness, is genuine, too.
The world cannot afford to lose
either.