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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-08
Mr.. Walker Endorsed.

The following letter has been issued
by the committee of the Charlotte bar
having in charge the candidacy of Mr..
p. ID. Walker for Associate Justice of the
Supreme court.
Upon the announcement of Judge w.
A. Hoke that he would not allow his
name TO be considered for the place of
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
of North Carolina, the members of the
Charlotte bar met, and unanimously en-
dorsed Mr.. Plat D. Walker, of Charlotte,
for this honorable and exalted position.
A committee was appointed to present
the name of Nj. Walker to the prominent
lawyers throughout the State, and the
numerous responses received have eX-
pressed the highest approval of the ac-
ton Of the Charlotte bar, and pledged
their earnest support in behalf of Mr..
Walker, and withal denoted the high and
universal esteem in which he is held by
his professional bl ethren.
Feeling, however, that the question
as to who shall constitute the court of
last reSort-of final judgment upon the
rights Of the person and the property
less Importance TO the layman than to
the lawyer, we take this time and method
to acquaint the people of the State as
to what has been said and done in Mr..
Walkers behalf, and to bespeak for him
the support and influence of the Demo-
cratic voters throughout the State.
"To those who are acquainted with Mr.
Walker we need not speak of his fit
ness for this high and responsible Of
flee, but to those who do not know him.
besides our own testimony as to his high
character, his integrity and ability, we
desire to quote the words of one high
ana a lawyer of great rencwn and learn
ing who says OF Mr.. Walker: L do not
know of any man in the State for whom l
have a greater respect. He is eminently
fitted for the place and shall receive my
cordial support. He is under no obliga-
lions to me for supporting him, but the
State is under obligations to him for
serving, and it is such a man and such
men, that the people of North Carolina
want and demand for their Supreme court.
Respectfully submitted,
II. c. Jones. T. c. Guthrie, J. d. Mccall
T l.. kirkpatrick, A. B. Justice, Plum
mer Stewart. Lotte w. Humphrey C..
d. Bennettc, T. w. Hawkins f. L.
Osborne, J. B. Spence, H. N. Pharr,
Heriot Clarkson, G. f. Bason, Thos. w
Alexander, f. NJ. Shannonhouse, c. II.
Duls, f. R. McNinch, Brevard Nixon,
Hugh W. Harris, Geo. e. Wilson, Chase
Brerizer, Jas. A. Bell, d. \. Tedder.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-08
Spirit of the Press.
NOTHING NEW.

p. D. Gold in Wilson Times
Men want new things, and, as In the
day when Paul was at Athens, are en-
curing what is the news. Stepping IN
to the office of a friend this week ne
read me an extract of letter written
more than 1000 years ago, wherein was
expressed the condition of farming IN
Rome then. The farms would not pay,
farms were mortgaged, and tenants often
would destroy more than the lana own
ers received Nothing new under the
sun was the wise mans dictum.
Yet this is good time to farm if
men would labor hard, save what they
make and produce from their farms
what they used. Suppose farmer now
had five hundred bushels of corn to sell,
or a few hogs, would it not pay him
Yet what farmer has done week of
good affirm work for 1902. 1t seems TO be
against their mind to begin work for the
incoming year until after old Christmas
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-08
WANTED.WIFE NO. IA.

There is Il doctor in Goshen, New York,
by name. James Nicholas Vann, who hay
ing buried thirteen wives, desires
fourteenth. He is "a years old and has
advertised for a new wife. For so old
a man. who can only say: Il divide my
affection with the thirteen | have put
under ground" he is very particular. He
advertises that he prefers one that is
young plump, a light blonde, handsome
and musieally inclined" To this adyer-
tisement the venerable sutton has re-
ecived over 200 answers. AS long as so
many girls are willing to play the May to
December, the man who declared mar
riage a failure" must see that he has
made few converts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-08

of the sentence. Thus we shall soon have
the spectacle of four men hanged Tor
burglary and not murder. That State is
the only one in the Union which makes
a capital crime of the offense in question:
and public sentiment there seems to be
strongly arrayed on the side of the law,
which rests upon the assumption that
a man who engages in burglary is at
heart a murderer and intends az the out
set to take life if necessary 30 prevent
discovery or capture.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-08
SAVED HIS LIFE.

Il feel / owe my life to Kodol Dyspep-
sia Cure" writes H. c.. CHRISTENSEN, Hay
field, MINI. For three years l had dys-
pesia so bad that 1 could hold nothing
on my stomach. Finally / was confined
to my bed. Doctors said l could not live
1 read your advertisement of Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure and thought it TT my case
and commenced it's use. | began to i'm
prove from the first bottle. Now l am
cured and recommend it to all" w. Fl,
Kjug Drug Co., Bobbitt-Wynne Drug Co.,
VIM, Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-08
a GENTLE HINT.

Franklin Press.
We have quit going bare headed. A
good friend set our Uranium into a new
hat on Christmas day. We are still
bare footed though. In the line of cloth
ing we are o. X The sight of new
hat improved our credit thus enabling
us to buy a new collar.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-08
Smallpox In Wilson.

Especial to News and Observer
Wilson, ~ c., Jan. ACCORDING TO an
expert Wilson county has many cases OF
small pox in it. The disease existing
here for something like two years has
been pronounced by physician sent here
bv the United States government from
the Marine Hospital at Savannah as
small box after an inspection of over
tWenM cases.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-08
PERHAPS IN OHIO.

Chatham Record.
The northern papers speak of the past
year as one of uneXampled prosperity.
If it was at the north it certainly was
not in this section, as visit here would
quickly convince the most optimistic
-On account of crop failures the past year
has been anything but prosperous in this
section.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-08
Cleansed of servile panic,
Slow to dread or diSpisc,
Stumble, because of knowledge,
Mighty by sacrifice.

Senator Daniel wthdraws his resigna-
ton as member of the Constitutional
Convention. He could add nothing TO his
reputation by service in the Constitutional
Convention and risked much By accept
ibg the craftsmanship Of the Suffrage
Committee. commonly called the Suffer
ing Committee in Virginia. Having put
his hand to the plow, however Sena-
tor Daniel has determined to pillow out
the furrow. The difference OF opinions
have seemed to ;eopardize the success
of measure that will eliminate the
bulk of negro votes, but they will find
way or make one.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-08

Hanna is holding on by the skin OF
his teeth through the influence OF the
dead Mckinley. Within another year the
boss ccrruptionist of American politics
will see his finish
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-08

Our esteemed contemporary, the New
Orleans Picayunc, has an article OF two
columns on the question "as TO why the
Confedcracy Failed" The reaNeason was
because one man, poorly clad, hungry and
without the muniments of war couldn't
whip five we'll fed, warmly clothed men,
supplied with everything that money could
buy. That is the alpha and omega of
the whole thing
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-08
GREAT WEALTH

Is perfect health How do you feel
ever have attacks of Indigestion and Dys-
pepsia? Most people have. 'Coleman's
Guarantee" will positively cure these
common ailments. Take it, eat what you
want, and be happy" Price SOC, large
bottle at druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-08

George Washington was the inspiration
OF the university which Carnegle's money
has established 1t would have been
great in Mr. Carnegie to have given the
money and named it after George wash
ington.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-08

The New York Age the leading negro
paper. says that the presidents eX-
haustive treatment of the evils of an
archsm" please the negro ''and can very
we'll be construed as covering mob law.
That is far-fetched.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-08

The New York Commercial now denies
that the so-called Reciprocity Convention
held in Washington was Reciprocity
assembled that it was a hide bound pro-
tective tariff gathering whose motto was
Get all The subsidies in sight.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-08

The Republicans have decided that the
Philippine tariff rates shall stand. Thus
we 90 on day by day violating "our plain
duty at the behest of the protectionists
who get rich from the tariff duties.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-08

that was evidence that he has heard
something drop. He is now reported to
be anxious to settle the difficulty and is
in very different frame of mind from the
day he abused General Miles Justice
to Schley is essential to the admin
American people.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-08

Mr.. w. r. Swaringen retires from the
eitcrship of the Columbus News and is
succeeded by Messrs. j. ID. Frink and
w A. Ferguson
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-08
SHOULD BE CALLED JEFFERSON.

Smithfield Republican
The name of jefferson would do well
for the new State that is to be made of
Oklahoma and Indian Territory, and it's
selection would please the whole region
embraced in Jefferson's Louisiana pur-
chase, while all the rest of the country
would approve it as being most fit. 1t
is last chance to name a State for JEFF
ferson, and it ought to be taken advan-
tage of.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-08

One firm in Montgomery, Alabama. paid
the Montgomery Advertiser $1,l2r6l for
it's advertising for the month of Deem
Der alone. 1t is said to have been the
largest check ever given a Southern pa
rer fer one months advertising.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-08
WILL. HEAR ABOUT IT THIS FALL
Washington Post.

An Ohio Republican Congressman in
vited his constituents to ask him ques
lions the other day, and when they had
interrogated him concerning the treat
ment accorded Admiral Schley and the
ship subsidy bill he lodged and left the
platform as limp as a rag. Yet both of
these questions will be discussed upon
the stump this year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-08
A MORNING TONIC.
Octave Feuillet.)

In the thought of God there are only
two women to be involved in the life of
a man: his mother and the mother of his
children.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-08

The news that Admiral Sampson is
shattered in mind as well as in body will
be sure to secure him the sympathy Of
the American people. He has shown him
self to be brave commander and has
always been student of naval affairs
and policies. 1t is to be regretted that
his last days were clouded by a cruel
dispute. in which the zeal Of his friends
and his own mistakes robbed him of
public approval. But in his affliction.
there is admiration for his gallant quail
ties and forgiveness for his mistakes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-08

II find cannot get along without the
daily News and Observer" writes a
Nash citizen, sending check for a year S
renewal There are 1900 more like him.
Before tho year closes there ought TO
be- 10000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-08

4 If General Miles had signed round
robin thus lodging individual response
hility. he might have escaped presidential
cenSure. But when he spoke directly and
plainly a fact that is everywhere APP
proved-then he gave deep offense. Just
suppose Mckinley had roasted Roose-
welt for his mutinous conduct in Cuba
in The time of war as Roosevelt roasted
Miles for an expression in the time Of
peace Mr. Roosevelt ! Throwing stones
by men who live in glass houses has
ever been regarded a dangerous pastime.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-08
ONLY IN NORTH CAROLINA.

Springfield Republican
Four men convicted of burglary in
North Carolina have been sentenced to
death by the trial court and the Su-
prone court has affirmed the validity
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-08

It was the very irony of fate that
Charles r. Flint, the originator and or
ganizer of many of the modern trusts,
should "go broke" through one OF the
trusts which he set in motion. In the
light of his experience, his optimistic
articles will be received with less faith.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-08

New York is astir with moral indigna-
ton because somebody said that some
body else said that Tammany proposed
to bride some of the Goo-Goo Reform
aldermen. Is it possible that anybody
thought any of the immaculate Fusion
lists could be corrupted before they were
installed? Perish the thought!
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-08
INCREASE PER CAPITA OF MONEY

Since 1896 the per capita circulation has
increased from $2923 to $2S72. 1t has
largely come through domestic gold pro-
duction and net gold imports and the
legislation that invited bank note eXpan-
sion. Referring to this increase the
Springfield Republican says:
Whatever may be the merits of the
uuantitative money theory. it is fact
that the great business revival is CO.
incident with one of the largest money
volume expansions ever known.
There is no exact science by which
money theories can be tested, but the
fact that the period of business eXpan-
SIGN did not begin until there, was a
large increase in the volume of money
shows that it is better to have an ex-
panding than i contracting currency.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
OUTSIDE SECURITIES.

Distinct tirmness developed in the mar
l.et for unlisted securities yesterday. re-
necting the state of affairs on the board.
Speculation was quite diversified. but not
specially active except in & few stocks.
There were a number of advances OF
over point. Several low-priced shares
We're freely dealt in.
There was a renewed inquiry for Vir
GINA Coal and Coke. under the influence
Of which the stock advanced about point
over the last previous prices. II opened
at 34l-4 a gain of Is points, and then
Old lots Of American Can. preferred
sold at lis and Az and small blocks
OF common ar 81. This is a new low
record for odd lots OF the common.
United Copper sold at Is. Seaboard.
common. sold IS, and the preferred at
42l1a
CHICAGO: The rumor is out again that
steps toward dividend action of the Can,
preferred. are being quietly taken. 1t is
Whispered that in all probability disburse-
nentS will be inausurated in April or
Nay. LaSale street. however, pays but
little attention TO this talk as 1t has
banked too strongly upon same reports
in the past.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
GRAIN NOTES.

Favorable weather caused an easier
feeling in wheat at the start and induced
Liquidation. With only a moderate de-
mand. May declined TO 16 5-89lGa4c; early
after opening unchanged TO 1-S@l4c. low
er, at II 10 a 1-S@7 Lac. At the lower
figures q better demand developed. and
there was rea ction to TIC.
With no support to December corn.
there was a decided break III that op-
lion shortly after the opening. and the
price dropped to soc, after initial sales
at 52Ga2 gle, a loss OF 1-4G1c. from yes
,erday's close. Shorts were active buyers
at the decline, and a recovery to 81 1-Sc.
followed.
y lower.
Phillips says: Everything is favorable
prices, and from a pit standpoint the
market is in a better position, as mapy
weak longs dumped yesterday, and the
short interest was naturally Increased
in wheat. Should there be a weak spot
in the market buy some wheat for Il
short turn upward. Buy it. anyhow.
Corn Is only a scalping market, with
purchases on the breaks. and sales on
the bulges for moderate prices.
Oats are a purchase at around pres
ent prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
WALLS STREET TIPS.

american stocks in London were irregu-
Rr. mostly fractionally below our parity.
Pennsylvania tunnel franchise passes
Board of Aldermen.
United States Steel absorbs Union and
skeron works. issuing $4,000 600 bonds.
Canadian authorities say Canadian Pa
cifc earnings are II per cent on stock,
sfter fun allowance for maintenance
Pennsylvania tunnel work viii be pushed
NJ once.
Atchison earnings to date show per
rent. on common after sinking fund for
serial bonds
ST. Paul insiders do not believe Northern
Securities interests have any desire to ac-
uuire stock.
Belgium and Spain put in claims on
Venezuela
British government willing to arbitrate
financial enc Of Venezuelan dispute
Believed Car and Foundry insiders are
opposed to increasing the dividend.
Fortynine roads Zoe first week OF De-
ceruber show average gross increase of
$50 per cent
Eumorea advance in New York Cen
trial dividend not confirmed in best in
formed quarters.
Bankers poolswili not loan to the street
except on very strongly developed money
Gtringency.
Ittlil'dIS Will MOI !hccGcI lldStllE Al
che matter of increasing freight rates in
view Of the adjustment of local Difficult.
ties.
American Locomotive Company declared
regular quarterly dividend of ! 3-4 per
ce,.t. On the pre- ferreG stock.
The stock market was very strong at
Intervals yesterday. with coca sional reac-
t!cns
The decline IN the las. hour was the
most serious Of the day. and was without
explanation.
The belief IS general that we will come
cut Of Venezuelan matter without quar-
rel: but il is realized unfavcrable devel-
oprnents may occur.
There was new life in Chesapeake and
OHIO and the crowd around that post
was quite large.
Il was said that control of Hooking
Valley is likely 10 rest with Chesapeake
and Ohio ultimately. as representing the
Join. interests OF Pennsylvania and Van
derbilt systems.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18

Five hundred thousand dollars in gold
IS going TO New York from France for
the National City Bank and Lawrence
Turnure & Co. The shipment will event
ually reach Cuba. In view OF the fact
that exchange has been hanging around
the gold export point for weeks past,
the announcement of gold imports Gre
ated surprise.
Mcintyre & Marshall say: while we
still believe we have passed through the
worst of the stringency and stock market
liquidation. there are still so many I'M
certainties in the general situation that
it is unreasonable to expect the develop
ment at this time Of anything like an
active bull market"
HolliS.er s; Babcock say: Our idea is
the aclion taken IN money affairs we
have really passed the crisis of our diff
culties. but we have no idea that we are
about to enter upon a bull speculation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18

steers, bulls and heavyweight oxen
would sell readily, while common. rough
looking, and thin cattle are dull at any
r Wsghiag oo p 10 Zoo pounds sa4c
pound; steers weighing under 900 pounds,
3W31ac. per pound; oxen, per pound, ~
to Sc; bulls, per pound. 2g2,5c.; large &c
@so5; fresh cows, with calf. s2og$5o per
head: poor, thin meadow stock. S100s15
per head. c.,,,
Weighing around 40 to As pounds apiece
sells best Heavy lambs and inferior.
small sorts hard to move Choice sheep
choice and fat. 5@51sc. per pound; poor;
thin. rough. 4G41sc. per pound Nool
sheep. per pound, best. 21aGt5c.; good per
head. s5:5o@tS: inferior, per head, SIC sl.SV;
quality and weight
NEW YORK. December T.-BeeveS-
Receipts. Sos7 head; steers, generally
lower: some late arrivals unsold: steers;
s4.4oas5.75: bulls. s3Gs4.25; cows and
heifers. sl.5ens4 Cables steady; imports;
Col head cattle. 719 head sheep. ana o.oV'
quarters of beef.
Calves-Receipts. 11s6 head; veals firm:
'barnyard calves. 15G25c. lower; westerns
slow: few late arrivals ursold; veals, 500
$3.50: little calves A.250st50; barnyard
calves. S3.25@S4; westerns. s3.3I1a and Si.o9'
city dressed veals firm at 119l4c. per
pound.
Sheep and Lambs-Receipts, 94o5 head:
good lambs strong: others slow but
steady; several cars arrived too late to
be sold to-day sheep sSS$S; choice ~ T, 70
$685.; culls s4d&.75.
Hogs-Receipts. 50l2 head market high
er; State and Pennsylvania hogs, so-eo; no
western.
EAST BUFFALO. n. Y. December IL
Cattie-Receipts. 625 head; market slow
and lower: veals easier. tops. sS25asS.'9;
HosS"R e sGas, 1850 head market ac
tive and higher: heavy. ss.55Gs6;i1o; mixed.
$3.50 500; lo.kers and PIGS oS St. 400 So h.
ronghs s5!5qsS; stags a: aseg 81 IL oco ,ead
market steady: TOP lambs. s.. 9o@ss; cults
to good, si25as5 $50; yearlings. si1aass : =
ewes. st25@s4.5o: sheep; top mixed, sS.'0@
81: culls to good. 81. 1910 $50
!: CHICAGO. December 17--Cattle-Re-
ceipts, 5000 head; market strong To- 70 ls?s: &c.
zoe r. to medium. ssaS525; stockers and
feeders. s2msI: cows $125dS460; heifers.
s26S4.75: Gamers. S1.25Qs2.4O: bulls. SO
$3.50; calves $S,75as1.25; Texas-fed steers
Hogs-Receipts to-day. slno head nea y TO- .
market opened 1oc higher; close closed - VII ond
Sc. 40: good to choice heavy, sG291;,.s9:
rough. heavy. $50 s6.45; light, s5.15@S6.- .;
bulk Of sales. S6204s6.40.
sheep-Receipts. 1900 head, sheep
steady and strong: lambs 10 to l5c high
CT: good to choice wethers. s3.ioGsi4o'
EAST LIBERTY. PA. December IL
Cattle-Steatiy: choice s5.75QS5.9o: prime
s.. 400 $3.50: good. :5GS5.30.
Hogs-Higher; prime heavy. :6.6oas6 6;
mediums. s6.5J; heavy Yorkers. S6.43WS6.ao;
light Workers s6.4o Se.45; pigs. s5.So9s6.4o;
f? sheenysloS: best wethers. sssoas4: culls
and common, s1.501$2; choice, lambs, S5.4og
$5.65.
Veal Calves ss0s8.5o.
CINCINNATI. O.. December 17.-Hogs-
Ea SER at sos
Cattle-Steady at s2Gs3.
Sheep-StrOng at S2MSt.
Enthusiastically at st9S30e
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-18
Nl.H YORK IRON AND steel.

NEW YORK, Tuesday Evening, Deem
Der 16.-The spot market for foundry
p!g-ron is unsettled and not much 81
nyss is being put through. Prices are
irregular ard depending upon seller ard
time OF delivery It is said that spot lots
of No 2 can BE- bought at sd. while at
the same time that Is asked Tor futures.
in connection with which the feeling
s..fr,,s to be easier. Competition OF for
e;rn iron and the usual slacken.uE, OF
demand incident TO t>a seaso9 are Eeld
to be responsible for this Philadelphia
advices STATE that arrivals of foreign
pi1 -iron there during the past Week
we're quite large and chat as i0.OGo tons
were shipped from British ports, the last
week OF November there Is no reason to
expect any GREATER. scarcity than exists
to-day although the movement FROM
American furnaces is greatly retarded
by lack Of fuel. inadequate transporsa-
ton facilities. and bad weather. Steel
blllets and finished li..es are quiet and