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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17
WARREN.

PRAYER meeting services were held IN
the NJ =. and Baptist churches last night
Rev. IL W watien conducted the service
in the Baptist church and Rev. y. n.
Cook conducted the service IN the NJ. r..
church
Kelly's and Lees bowling team howlcd
match at Institute hall last night.
Kelly's team won after a very hard
fought contest
The regular drll meeting of the Warren
Artillery VAS held in Armory hall last
night The men we're instructed In drill
ing by captain Coyle. tAeutenants Greene
aud Maxwell and Sergeant White The
shooting range was opened after the
drills and a number Of the men made
good scores
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17

Although the New York Central rail-
road has devised loop Il has not yet
succeeded in discovering a loopehole
through which il may crawl 10 escape
responsibility for the tunnel disaster
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17

The action Of the board ol 's4dsranen in.
approving the resolution Altered by Al.
dermsn Shcahan proridh1e that legisla-
tion he secured 70 enable ihe city 70 IL
cense milk dealers IS 10 he commended
Every effort 10 insure The purity. OF the
milk supply is deserving Of hearty en-
doTsemcut.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17

Marsden J. Perry is preparing 10 intro
duce the ticket transfer system, and that
too without the assistance of expert en-
gineers and traffic managers"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17

'rthur Pue German is again singing
with truth and satisfaction MY Mary
land"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17

II would be sin,eult - determine vheth-
sr The selection ~ iion. white,aw Reid.
- special ambassador TO England, gives
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17

by all means let US have a per-
manent census bureau. and the Times
Is free TO confess that Director Gen
eral Merriam has earned the right 60
he IN first head thereof should he 50
desire Ills work has been "A credit
60 himself aud to the state from which
he comes. 49, Minneapolis Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17
AMusEMENrs TONIGHT.

PROVIDENCE OPERA norsE-"The IIeurletta."
EMPIRE TiiEATRE-"Put Mc or az Bunalo.'
NIcfTil NEW THEATRE Continuous Performance.
MEN PARK TliEATRE-"Thr Ivy Leaf"
WESTMINSTER THEATRE Bon Ton Burlesqacrs.
INFANTRY IIAII.-Siymsld
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17

Gen. Kitchener has very generously
concluded not To hang three Cape Col
ony Beers. who were taken prisoners
and has commuted their sentence TO
imprisOnment for life. lnasmuch as
he would have been q murderer III he
had done So we fail to be impressed
with his magnanimitY. Killing pris-
oners or war is not permissible by
the rules OF civilized warfare. Mem
phis Commercial Appeal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17
WHAT IS GOING ON in
THE LOCAL WOMEN'S CLUBS

streams. unnoticed and obscure go their
way to make and maintain the mighty
ocean, 50 the currents of little efforts and
influences have united to make and
maintain that movement for the higher
education OF women which marks The
advancing tide of human progress.
At scarcely any place or In any period
can We say, 10, here il the scarce OF
this grand movement!
only I'm the beginning OF time itself
where the prehistoric woman felt In her
savage breast the faint dawning OF a de-
sire for knowledge, can We trace the
origin of that sacred stream, which was
destined to become "A mighty river which
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17

at would seem that every other re-
public In Central and South America
Is doing nothing but dodgng blud-
geons and warding OF the stiletto
thrusts OF the rest of the aggrega ton
Of unsettled nations. .'-Philadelphia
Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17

"And now II Is announced that the
Amcrican-bullt yacht viii be named
after the American girl who will
christen her The only thing that can
raise the climax Is for the kaiser 10
come himself and bring his family
Philadelphia Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17

senator Morgan will receive pop
ular support in every step he takes 10
clear up any mystery attending che
offer of the cannl company to sell its
Tights and property 60 the United
states The people want every step
taken toward the construction Of an
isthmian canal whether at Panama
or Nicaragua. taken openly aud in the
light OF all the Facts. Chicago Rec
nrI- Tarafa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17

BUSINESS OFFICE. weybosset ST. Telophor- ls77-i
EDITORIAL ROOMS 60 SO water ST. Telephone Is77a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17

prince 1Ienrv's reception Will be
cordial in superlativs degree and its
warmth will not be diminished 90 any
extent because OF the necessity ~
thawing out the GOODNESS created by
Admiral picdrichs performance in
Manila baN. The kaiser has attended
10 that Philadelphia Record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17

"Signor Marcoui says he uses the
letter ) i'm his wireless experiments
because IL can be most easily sent by
the wireless codes. 1t might be added
that il Is also the most penetrating
letter in the aTticulate alphabet. That
accounts for the hiss Boston Her
aid.
The news & observer., 1902-01-05

hills, of the ocean over the Banks" at
Nag's Head. of the broad expanse OF the
Albemarle, Currituok and Croatan Sounds,
and OF the bright waters Of the Pamlico
far away to the south, are extensive,
varied and very beautiful.
Fort Raleigh-its size and shape we'll
defined and plainly marked with granite
blocks-with it's handsome memorial stone
with inscription reciting the interesting
historical events that happened there, is
not on this tract, but on another, owned
by the association, of about sixteen acres.
nearly a mile distant, a pleasant walk
through the woods.
The situation of this land directly on
the water, and its proximity to the ocean
insure GOODNESS and refreshing breezes,
and invigorating baths in warm weather;
and, indeed, Nag's Head. near by, has
lcng been famous as a delightful summer
resort
If al encampment be held probably no
more desirable and appropriate place
could be found for it than that described.
GRAHAM Dawes.
Newbern, N c., Dec. IS, 1901
The news & observer., 1902-01-05
sUPT. BROOKS ON THE PUBLIC
SCHOOLS.

There appeared on December lst, in
the Sunday edition of the News and OBJ
server, the first OF a series of articles on
the public school question by Superin-
tendent E. c. Brooks, of the Monroe
graded schools, and he takes as a type
the schools of Clarendon county to
show what evils under the present sys-
tenn he thinks stands in the way of bet
ter schools. According to Prof. Brooks
the first is the poorly equipped school
house. where the child finds nothing to
elevate his ideas, no matter how low his
surroundings. The next is the teacher,
who as q general rule, he thinks. is in
competent being employed in most cases
because she is needy girl, having no
training and no valid recommendation.
But behind all these, according to the
view of MIR. Brooks, is the one person
who is most responsible for these poor
conditions, and ne is the County Superin-
tendent of Public Instructions, who for
years has been content to do little
statistical work, possibly visiting about
half of his schools once, and leaving the
whole system TO 6cgenrate gradually into
a worthless machine or routine from
which it will take a complete reorgani-
alton from the ground floor up to give
new life into the public schools. In fact
the schools must be created anew almost
The above synopsis of Mr.. Brooks first
article is given here for the information
of those who missed that paper. and VINO
will wish 30 follow Mr.. Brooks in his
earnest treatment of IN important ques
tion.
The reorganization of the system is
discussed in the second paper on the
public school question. published today,
anG Mr.. Brooks takes the ground that if
those isolated districts are consolidated
into township graded schools the same
money now expended in keeping up the
old four months school will run the
township graded school six months and a
surplus will Re left sufficiently large to
transport the children from remote dis
tricts. The third and last article of the
articles by Prof Brooks will appear next
Sunday He is INC OF the most capable,
successful and cultivated educators in
the State and his articles are written
with ability and show that he has given
the subject much thought.
The news & observer., 1902-01-05
THE CANNING INDUSTRY.

If the figures could be obtained showing
the immense quantity of canned goods
that is shipped into North Carolina, the
number would be far up into the thou
sands AS a matter of fact most of the
vegetables. fruits, oysters and the like
sbipped into North Carolina ought to
be put up right here at home. 1t would
keep the money atshome. give employ
ment to many, and give new source of
revenue to farmers. 1t pays when well
managed as this item from the Wash
ington Messenger shows:
There is no longer any doubt but
what a canning factory for the canning
OF vegetables will pay, if the experience
of w. H. Can is worth anything. Last
spring Mr.. Call began the canning OF
vegetables, more as an experiment than
anything else, in a small way. He or
dered from the North attractive labels
and began work. The result is, he mas
sold all the goods he put up. and could
have sold many more had he have had
them in stock. at Iemuuerative prices
and at a better price than he would
have received for the goods in the fresh
state
The news & observer., 1902-01-05
AFTER THE CHERRY TREE MEN.
Postoffce Inspector Enteman Confers With
District Attorney Holton.
Especial to the News and observer.)

Especial TO thea News and Observer.)
Winston-S Salem, n. c., Jan. 4-Postof-
fee Inspector G. +. Enteman was here
yesterday comforting with District Attor-
ney Holton in regard TO the Amos owen
Cherry Tree Company, which stands
charged with violating Uncle Sans pos
tai laws in the advertising matter sent
out. The inspector is investigating and
collecting evidence preparatory to the
trial of the men who compose the com
pany, al the next term of the Federal
Court at Charlotte.
The writer's of many of the letters re-
ceived by District Attorney Holton ask
him 20 collect the money which they
paid the Cherry Tree people. Mr.. Holton
has prepared circular telling the peo-
pie that he is prosecutor and not col
lector.
The cherry Tree schemers have en-
ployed able counsel to defend them
Senator Pritcnard is one of the lawyers
employed. 1t is expected that the defen-
dants, through their counsel, will make
an effort to compromise the suits instl-
tuted.
The news & observer., 1902-01-05

To the Editor: For a long time the
residents OF Brooklyn, northwestern
suburb of Raleigh, felt the great need of
a good roads leading to the city. Mr..
McMackin, our most efficient. superin-
tenient of roads, promised to comply with
their wishes and give the residents a good
road. at the very earliest opportunity,
and just as soon as he could reach that
place.
am pleased to say for my neghbors,
and for ell of our citizens who have oc-
casioR to travel in that direction, that
Mr.. McMackin has not only complied with
his promises and given us a good road
but has exceeded our expectations. The
road leading from Hillsboro street, be-
tween Mrs fuckers and st. Mary's, to
the Methodist OTphanage. is a model
piece of work and reflects much credit on
the superintendent of roads, Capt. Nc
Mackin, and the people who have con-
slant occasion to travel over it express
their thanks for this good work, and
commend the road superintendent for his
efficiency and promptness in the mat
ter All the good people of Brooklyn
Join me in this opinion.
Those who have not seen this splendid
piece of work might go over it. and in
doing so take along a basket of fruit or
scme other Offering for the thirty-six lit
tie children now cared for within the
walls of the Methodist Orphanage.
Respectfully.
NJ. T. OAKS.
The news & observer., 1902-01-05
SOME IMPORTANT DATES.

1t is singular how few people can in q
short time 1swer question relating
to the time Of the change in the Con-
stitltion. This was particularly appar-
ent in 1S9S-190O when the lawyers were
framing the constitutional amendment
and it was the uppermost topic for dis
cussion. The Secretary of State, Col. j
Bryan Grimes, has compiled the most
important dates, which are published
below:
Constitution adopted 18th OF December
l176
Amended by Constitutional Convention
June i-July IL, 1855. Took effect, 1st Janu
ary, 1886.
Amended 1857.
Amended by Constitutional Convention
Amended by Constitutional Convention
1865, abolishing slavery. Constitution
adopted April 2l-23, 1865
Amended 1928, 1875, 1870, 1888 and 1899
all these by legislature and submission
to people except 1875, which amendments
were made by Constitutional Convention.
The news & observer., 1902-01-05
TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE SEA
BOAR AIR LINE RAILROAD.

Notice is hereby given that the ad-
iourned annual meeting OF the stocK-
holders of this Company will be neld at
its office in Petersburg, Va, on Weuhes-
day. February 5th, 1902 at IL o'clocK'
noon. for the purpose of electing direc-
tors and for other business proper lor
such annual meeting,
Notice is hereby given also that spe-
ciaI meeting OF the stockholders OF said
comnany will be held at the same place
and an the same date, Immediately after
Gaia Annual Meeting, for the purpose OF
considering the purchase by this COM
no nv Of the railroad and properties OF the
Georgia and Alabama Railway, under the
tarus of an agreement heretofore en-
tered into by the Directors OF said re-
snective companies, and at which meet
ing a vote by ballot will be taken for
the adoption or rejection Of the said
agreement; also. for the purpose of con-
sidering the purchase by this company
of the railroad and properties of the
I1oganville and Lawrenceville Railroad
of Georgia under the terms OF an agree
ment heretofore entered into by the d.
rectors of said respective companies, and
at which meeting vote by ballot will
be taken for the adoption or rejection OF
the said agreement
By order of the Directors.
D. C. PORTEOUS,
1-5-1-a-w Secretary.
The news & observer., 1902-01-05
Encampment at the Ter Centennial.

1t is suggested that organizations, and
other visitors, attending the proposed
erCentennal to be held on Roanoke Is
land, could be comfortably and agreeably
provided for in an encampment.
A convenient and desirable location on
the island for such an encampment could
be had without cost on the property of
the Roanoke Colony Memorial Associa-
tion, an association in entire sympathy
and cooperation with the proposed cele-
bration. That association owns d tracE
Of about 240 acres of land, constituting
the extreme northern end of the island
and extending across its entire width.
The tract is we'll and pleasantly situated.
1t is surrounded on three sides by water:
or the west by Croatan Sound which sep
arates the island from the main land, on
the north by Albemarle and Currituck
Sounds, and on the east by the narrow
Roanoke Sound which separates it fro.a
THE Banks and the ocean. There are
good points for landings at the north
end where the deep water comes near
the shore, and is of sufficient depth to
float any vessels that navigate the sounds.
The tract is accessible also by a public
road-a very good one-which passes
through it from Manteo the county site,
about three miles distant. creek emp
ties into Croatan Sound, shallow and in
significant now, but which is thought TO
have been one OF the havens and landing
Faces Of the early colonists. Relics of
an Indian village have been found near its
banks. The land is for the most part
high and dry, the soil being very light.
About seventy acres are cleared but not
cultivated. The remainder of the land
is we'll wooded; water, both salt and
fresh. is abundant for bathing or drink
ing, and the views from the great sand
The news & observer., 1902-01-05
JUDGE HATCH LECTURES.
The Eiks to Tender BIN Banquet Other
Distinguished Northern Guests.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News ana ODSerVeTD
Durham. n. c., Jan. 4.-Judge c. w.
Hatch, of the Supreme court or New
York; Messrs. John H. Whalen and J.
P. Caddagon, of New York city, arrived
ii, Durham this morning and are guests OF
Hotel Carolina. Tonight Judge Hatch
delivered his famous lecture, Trial of
Christ Before Plate" at the Durham
Opera House, to large and most repre-
sentative audience. On Monday night a
banquet will be given by the Elks, at
Hotel Carolina. in honor of Judge Hatch.
The three distinguished New York gen.
tlemen will spend awhile in North Caro-
lima bird hunting
Dir. l. N. Carr, the popular dentist, has
been invited to present a clinic at the
meeting of the Southern branch of the
National Dental Association, which meets
in Atlanta. Ga, February 18th. He has
accepted the invitation.
Capt Herbert l.. Weaver, yard master
for the Norfolk and Western road in this
city was stricken with heart disease
last evening. He went to the home Of
Mr.. G. G, Beavers, where he has been in
an exceedingly critical condition ever
since. At this writing very little change
for the better has occurred.
Durham is soon to have a new sash.
door and blind factory. The organiza-
-tion of the company has not been COM
pleted as yet, but it is understood that
the enterprise will be a large one.
Mrs. Traney Crabtree, who lives at
Hickstown, Just west of West Durham,
was tried before Squire G. A. Barbee
this morning on the charge of keeping
disorderly house. The defendant was
bound over to next weeks term of Dur
ham Superior court under a justified
bond of 800 F
The news & observer., 1902-01-05
THE CHARACTER OF THE AVER.
AGE POLITICAL NEWSPAPER.

DR.. ]. B. Hawthorne is a brilliant
preacher. Some men and newspapers
have criticized him and said he was a
plagiarist, but most people and most
newspapers did not give currency to the
reports. not believing that the eloquent
divine would consciously appropriate the
sermons of others. Instead of believing
and publishing criticisms of him, most
newspapers have printed extracts from
his sermons and praise of his eloquence.
In very remarkable sermon in Rich
mond Dr. Hawthorne is quoted as having
said
The average political newspaper. is
always on the wrong side Of every neral
question. Why? Because it believes that
it will get more money from those who
are on the wrong side than from those
who stand up for truth and purity and
Righteousness.
We give DR.. Hawthorne the excuse OF
believing that he used these words with
out reflection, for we would hate to be-
ileFe LndI d cieISS lIldH ol HlS oAP0'i0NNS
would deliberately make so groundless a
charge about class of men who in devo~
tion to honest convictions rank next to
the ministers of the gospel. OF course
there are editors who run papers who are
corrupt just as there are preachers who
are humbugs but both are frauds and in
comparison with the whole number these
fakes and frauds are few in number.
The Richmond News, commenting on
the statement of Dr. Hawthorne, truly
says:
"The truth is, the average political
newspaper" cannot be bought at any
price. There is hardly an editor of an
important newspaper of ten years ex-
perience who has not met and repelled
attempts to buy his influence in one way
or another. If all newspapers were rich
there might be some reason for assuming
that they were all corrupt but the re-
cords shows that poverty is the lot Of
the average political newspaper. What
becomes of the proceeds of bribery and
the rewards of covetousness? They do
not SHOW OH the DOOhS VI tHe hSWSpoPCi2 p
nor in the manner of life of the average
newspaper man. On the other hand
there is in the history of the newspaper
business in this country a long series
Of stories of hidden and modest heroism,
of privation and suffering endured for
conscience sake, of temptation resisted
when presented in most alluring forms
and when circumstances make resistance
age political newspaper who refused an
offer of 5000, 600 cash, not to do anything
but simply to abandon fight on which
he was about to enter in which there was
promise of no gain and serious loss and
danger for him and his property. He re-
jected offer and argument without a mo-
ment Of hesitation, although not rich
man, and said nothing8of the matter un-
til is was developed by subsequent events.
This same newspaperSopposes some of
the moral reforms which are strongly
favored by DR.. Hawthorne and many
other good people, but 1t can hardly be
supposed to do so from corrupt motives.
considering its record This instance
happened to become known, but many like
it never become known for the real
newspaper man is not fond of parading
his own virtues and is trained TO respect
condolences. He faithfully carries many
a secret which he could betray to his
own advantage" .", -
The news & observer., 1902-01-05
AN INSULT TO THE BAR.


There are few shyster lawyers in
North Carolina who deserve to be de-
rounced, for example those who assist
law agents of the Southern railway in
their attempt TO bribe jurors-the sort
of lawyers in railroad fellowship with the
Morning Post. of Raleigh. But there are
few such lawyers in North Carolina
Most of the members of the profession are
men OF integrity, not only an honor to
the bar but to. the whole State as we'll
foremost in every good word and work
calling for patriotism and public spirit
This thought was suggested by this para
graph III private letter from one of the
first lawyers IN the State. as honest a
man as lives:
'.Did YOU see the insult TO the bar of
the State contained in an editorial squib
in the Post of yesterday, 1st? l do not
know when l have seen thing that
made me more indignant.
The squib that made this honest law
yer indignant was as follows;
11eTC are thO VI hAuh anu pOIii '~AS
timely.
1--WE clip from the Durham Herald:
"If every lawyer in this State who had
tipped witness or worked juror should
be sent to the penitentiary an enlarge
II ent of that institution would be neces-
sary."
.'For long time it has seemed to us
that railroad stood poor show pc
fore the average jury, and knowing this
the railroads cannot be too particular ID
the management of their cases, as incl
dehts that might appear trivial TO the
unbiased mind are taken up eagerly oy
the enemy and ade much of to their
lndoing'
Since the lawyers of the State did all
they could to defeat the Morning Posts
attempt to make Daniel L. Russell Chief
Justice of the Supreme Court, that paper
never loses chance to insult the honest
members Of the legal profession, reserV-
ing its praise only for those corporation
tools who help agents try TO bribe jurors
in behalf of the Southern railway.
Upon reflection, we feel sure that the
editor OF the Morning Herald will regret
the writing of these paragraphs. There
are doubtless a few rascally lawyers who
ought to be in the penitentiary, but the
slurs Of the Herald, approved by the
Post are net borne out by the high char
acter Of most of the legal profession IN
North Carolina. AS to trivial matters,
does the Herald think the convic-
ton for attempting TO bribe a juror oy
the Superior Court, approved by the Su-
IRENE Court, OF two agents or the
Southern railway incidents that might
appear trivial?" 1t is the charge in one
case and the conviction in another that
have been the only matters OF recent dis-
cussion in this State about railroad liti-
CATION. II bribery is trivial and law
yers are so corrupt that il would require
IAN enlargement of the penitentiary to
accommodate those lawyers who had
tipped q witness or worked jury 1t
is very singular that nobody found it out
until the Southern railways organ rush
cd to the defense of Southern railway
law agents convicted of ar attempt to
bribe jurors The critical paragraphist
of the Herald have done grievous wrong
to the honorable members OF an honor
ed profession, and upon reflection the
editor will see his paragraphs in this