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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-23
NEGRO IN TIE WOOD PILE.
Sensible Talk About Independents and What
Follows Independentism.

tn the Editor: AS the madam is not
at home tonight and 1 have nothing else
70 keep me awake until bed time, VIII
write a few thoughts on Independents
and their attendant results. am no
mathematician, but / can count on my
fingers and find that a county with l,300
Republicans and $500 Democrats can elect
the Republican ticket by equally dividing
the Democrats or that so-called indie
nendent Democrat changing 625 Demo
Gratis and the 1900 Republicans will get
their man elected, and on making a dag
nosis of the case I find that poHtlc2l ma
ture is to lean to the side that gives the
strongest support. If one IS Repuohcan
like for him to say so from the start
and not go there by evolution.
If he is a Democrat, though dlssatlsned
with the acts-of some rule or ruin spirit,
or having lost his favorite in the con-
vention, in the Union is the place TO
make his fight under the colors that nave
stood the storms of a century. and VIII
last until liberty falls. am and nave
ever been an Independent until the con-
vention is over, and then eat Whatever Is
nut upon my dish and | think 1t would
be Il know IT'D a good sensible act Tor
all Democrats to do the same until we
get farther from the shores of Repub-
lican rule. There are net offices enough
to go round, and the one that runs with
patience will be on the safe side. When
a weaker party can get the stronger to
divide they "lay low and bolster up the
weaker side until election day and then
spring a surprise that is too late to re-
gret. JESSE BRAKE.
Medora, N. c., September goth, 1902.
P. S-After stirring through my hash
| find that l omitted to say that Edge
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-23
PosrMAsTERs ASKED TO HELP,

The Radical and Assistant Radicals,
who are leading the fight against Judge
Clark. are expecting to do most of their
work through Federal offceholders. The
following letter to postmasters shows
one method of work:
TO the Postmaster at.............
Dear Sir'-I enclose stamped enve-
lope and Will esteem it favor if you
will send me list of good thoughtful
men. who receive mail at your office, men
who would be interested to know why
many Democrats desire the election of
Mr. Thos. N Hill to the office of Chief
Justice of our Supreme Court.
Respectfully,
JOHN w. FRIES.
Winston Salem, n. c.. Sept. II, 1902.
This letter suggests two ideas:
l. Is Mr.. Fries q Democrat? If not,
why does he assume to be asking for
Democrats to assist III defeating Demo-
cratic candidate? If Democrat why is it
that he votes against the national ticket,
leads the opposition to Kitchin for Con-
gress, and also heads the opposition to
Judge Clark. These actions look more
Republican than Democratic.
9 Does not Mr. Fries know that it is
illegal for postmasters to furnish such
information? They are not even permit
ted to furnish a list of farmers to seeds
men and almanac makers without violat-
ing a regulation of the department.
.sfnough they have no right to do so, no.
body doubts shat they who owe vassalage
to Pritchard will do all they can to help
Mr.. Fries and his associates in their
fight on the head of the Democratic
ticket.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-23
Dead Body in Cigar Box.
to News and Observer.l

Especial to News and Observer
New Bern, n. c., Sept. PA slight
sensation was caused yesterday by the
finding of an infant in a cigar box, at
the home of John Grady on George
street, who is the father of the child.
About a month ago Mary Eliza Fisher
became a mother The child being dead,
the father buried it in the rear OF a lot
on East Front and King streets. Re-
ports of an offensive odor in that section
caused him yesterday to dig the box up.
He was seen and the matter reported to
the authorities. A coroner's jury, how
ever, found that no violence had been
done and Grady was released. He prom
ised to marry Mary and give the child
proper burial.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-23
A CASE OF EVOLUTION.

A few weeks ago certain so-called
Democrats. who always advocate Repub-
lican policies, were telling us that Mr.
Lindsey Patterson was Democrat. He
has accepted the Radical nomination for
Congress, and at the dictation of Post
master Reynolds declined joint debate
with Mr.. Kitchen. That's the evolution
We may except in all so-called Demo
Gratis who are ready to swallow Radical
doctrine and bite at Radical bait.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-23
WORTH CARoLIEAwAsAL LEADER

w. 4. Self, our able young candidate
for the Legislature in Catawba, has
called attention to striking fact. He
quotes from the report of U. S. Inter-
State Commerce Commission that in 1898
when automatic car coupIers began to be
used the annual number of railroad en-
ployees killed and wounded in this eoun-
try was over II 600 and that this annual
loss by the use of such appliances had
shrunk gradually till last year the num-
Der of killed and wounded from that cause
was less than 5000, saving of 5000 per
year in killed and MANNED. notwithstand
ing the fact that there are over 200, 900
more railroad employees than there were
in 1898. The commission state in their
report that they hope to see this loss
entirely wiped out by the enforcement
of the law. They call attention to the
fact that the Supreme Court of North
Carolina was the first to enforce this re-
ouirement in the Greenlea and Troxler
cases and other courts have followed.
But it is because Judge Clark wrote
those two decisions, which have been so
useful in saving the lives and limbs of
railroad employees, the railroads are put
ting w money to have him abused.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-23
THE DEBATE YESTERDAY.

The graphic report of the opening de-
bate between Senator Pritchard and Mr..
Craig at Kinston yesterday, written by
Mr.. F. b. Arendell will carry cheer to
every Democratic heart in North Caro-
INA The argument of Mr.. Craig, elo-
quent and mastery, presents the Demo-
cratic issues so strongly that it will make
converts and enthuse the unterrified
everywhere.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-23
Mr. B. D. Kendall. Sr Dead.
Especial to News and

Especial to News and Observer
Shelby, N. c., Sept 22-Mr. B. d.
Kendall. ST.. died here at IL o'clock this
morning suddenly. He was originally
from Wadesboro, and had lived in Shell
by for sixteen years. He had meen man
ager of the Shelby Hardware Company
for some time. He was an ex-COnfeder-
ate soldier and was highly esteemed
here. He was siXty-siX years old and
leaves a wife and five sons and two
daughters.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-23

In Sundays News and Observer ~ex-
tracts were made from the Progressive
Farmer when it was a Fusion organ. 1t
should have been stated that the Pro-
rressive Farmer, under it's new and cap
able editor, Mr.. Poe, is not the same pa
be it was when the Fusionists used 1T
as a second class political organ. Mr..
Poe has made it independent in politics
and improved it in every way. He is
not to be charged with the sins Of the pa
per when it's editor and owner held office
during Russell's maladorons administra-
ton.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-23

Has it occurred to the reader of this
paper that Speaker Henderson may be
playing his first card to beat Roosevelt
for the Presidential nomination? Those
Northwestern people are very theatrical.
They get up in the morning, and while
washing their faces they wonder what
they can do to make themselves noto-
ioils.-Rhamkatte Rooster.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-23

combe county with from 1000 to 1900
negro majority. had not sent Demo-
crat to the Legislature in twenty years
until 1891, when We sent Democrats three
times in succession by working up an
negro ticket, keeping quiet
ourselves and backing UP the weaker
side against us. Democrats be on your
guard, there is a negro in the wood pile.
J. g.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-23

Mr.. Knox says he is prosecuting the
beef trust by direction of the President
In the meantime the trust is going on
fortifying itself and putting up prices
while Mr. Knox HES away to Paris and
Mr.. Roosevelt perambulates over the
country uttering platitudes about trusts,
always taking care to declare his oppo-
sition to any measure that would really
affects the trusts the least bit.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-23

Three of the men nominated for County
Commissioner by the Radicals of Wake
last Saturday have declined. All of them
will do So Wake takes no stock in
Radicalism, no matter by what name 1t
is called
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-23
Politics and Politicians.

Only three former Democrats took part
in the Radical primary in Lumberton.
1t was called Independent" but the peo-
pie saw the hook underneath the bait
and refused to bite.
There will be a Joint canvass between
the Democratic and Republican Senatorial
candidates in Forsyth.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-23
Elijah Overman Dead.
Special to News and Observer

Kenly, N. c.. Sept. 22.-Mr. Elijah
Overman, one of the oldest and most re-
spected citizens of Wayne county, died
at his home, six miles from this place
yesterday morning. He leaves wife, one
son and three daughters. Mr.. Overman
was a well-to-do farmer, and a man ;e-
spected by all who knew him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-23

In the sketch of Judge Clark in Sum
days issue the types made us say he had
written or edited more than six vol
umes." We wrote cover sixtyfive vol
umes" as the catalogue we gave of them
showed
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-23

Hon. R. B. Glenn will speak at the fol-
lowing times and places: Lexington, Sep
tember goth; Danbury, September 2Srdi
Mt. Airy. September 26th (night); Madi-
son, September 9th; Henderson, Septem-
Der S0th; Durham, September 18th
might.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-23

In Forsyth the moss back Republi-
cans refused the attempt to make the
party respectable" by nominating
Democratic deserters. 1t named Rad
ical ticket from top to bottom.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-23
A MORNING TONIC.
Leigh Hunt.)

When moral courage feels that it is in
the right, there is no personal daring of
which it is incapable.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-23
Among the Railroads.

The Atlantic Coast Line. through Gen
eraI Manager J. r. Kenly, has granted
the request of the iron workers in the
railroad shops at Rocky Mount and in
creased their wages twenty per cent
The Messenger SAYS: The cost of liv-
ing and the increase Of rents were urged
as the reasons fce asking for the in
crease in wages. The increase will also
include The machinisrs, boiIormakeTs and
blacksmiths in The Wilmington shops.
The increase takes effect October LIST.
1t is understood that the carpenters in
the shops will also ask for an increase
and will have an interview with the
general manager next Thursday. The
men are rejoicing at the increase and
are proud OF the fact that the increase
is better than that recently granted by
the other Southern railroad systems.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-23

And now it is the Durham Democrats
who see that the Raleigh Post (Railroad
and Revenue organ) and the Charlotte
Observer Pritchard organ and anti
Democratic organ) are doing what they
can to aid the enemies of Democracy.
The Post played met-nurse to the Sc
called Independent ticket in Franklin
county. Until the Greensboro State Con
vention. it cditorially helped all anti
Democratic movements. Since then 1t is
Democratic editorially, being careful to
condone scratching, but in its news col
umns it "jibes" Democracy under the
fifth rib, as in it's report of the Durham
Radical Convention. If you see 1T is the
Post it is either openly or coVerJly
against true Democracy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-23
THE HERALD's EDITORIAL.

The following is the editorial in the
Durham Herald. an Independent paper,
referred to by Messrs Biggs, Fuller and
Manning
The Independents have held their
convention and nominated ticket. The
thing that strikes US as peculiar is that
the ticket named is practically the same
as that agreed upon by the Republicans
some time ago The two former Demo-
Gratis who are named on the ticket are
men who have held office under Demo-
cratic ounty administrations, and that
very recently. The Republicans selected,
with the exception of the legislative
candidate, are old-timers and have al
ways managed to get their share when
this party was in power. While it is
none of our affair, we believe that if
the convention had named men VINO had
never held or asked for office in any
party the scheme would have been more
successful. AS it is 1t will be hard to
convince people that the candidate
would not have accepted nominations at
the hands of a straight Republican con-
yention and the ticket can expect no
more support than the Republican party
can give"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-23

Blue Ribbon Lemon and Vanilla EX-
tracts have grown to be the biggest sell
ers because they are best and most eco
nomical Large bottles 25c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-23
Atlanta College of Pharmacy,

Free Dispensary, only college operating
an actual drug store. Greater demand for
our students than we can supply. Address
GEORGE +, PAYNE, Dean, Atlanta, Ga.
The Washington times., 1902-09-07

enough TO have wrested from Parisans
the position of fashion arbiter and will
have established themselves, by right
of worth. as leaders of the world in
things feminine.
Parisians have been too uninterested
and careless to originate new and attrac-
tive models for this autumn and winter,
therefore We must contents ourselves
with rehashing the old wornout styles.
In some ways this is satisfactory state
of affairs. for certainly gowns have never
been more becoming and easy to wear
than during the past year. Women, how
ever, chafe at being forced to put up
with old ideas. and If we must continue
The Washington times., 1902-09-07

wearing the same cut at least we should
be offered something new in the way of
ornamentation.
The influence of the coronation will be
seen in the lavish use of rich red. gold
and silver. especially upon evening
dresses. while lace will carry off the
palm for elegance. It's use will be even
more extravagant than heretofore, and
all manner of appliques, even heavy
velvet designs and bands of fur being
seen
Soft crepes and silks will be used for
house and evening wear. and the popu-
lar colors are to be gray, blue and
The Washington times., 1902-09-07

The projected memorial tablet in Ken
nywood Park to commemorate General
Braddock's crossing of the Monongahela
river at that point has awakened public
interest in those chapters of local his
tory relating to the ill-starred expedi-
tion against Fort Duquesne, and every
memenio Of Braddocks defeat is being
nnearthed. The exact locality of the
battle in the wilderness is being sought.
and probably will be marked by suit
able monument.
The ground occupied by the British and
colonists in the fight On July 3, 1755, has
long been matter of dispute, but the
best authorities agree that the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad station in Braddock is
near the SPOT where tho. most ,r-y-ra
The Washington times., 1902-09-07

Miss White intends to encourage the
American dressmakers to enter the field
and announce themselves as competitors
of such famous houses as Calleau, Felix
Redfern, Doucet and the many Others
well known in every quarter of the globe
In the Enemy's Country.
The first move. of the Dressmakers'
Protective, Association will be to open
houses In Paris, Berlin and Vienna and
establish American men and women in
them, and then let them compete right
on the ground with the native artists.
The association hopes, in short time.
to gain a firm footing and to dispose
of its American models to Europeans
from every country as well as to the ap-
preciative Americans. The papers have
devoted considerable space to notices of
the new association and the European
journals have commented on the proba-
BILE success of the enterprise as well as
upon the effect such an association will
have upon their own dressmaking houses.
Some go so far as to assert that they
have not the slightest fear that the
Americans will succeed. unless the as
sociation is backed by Mr.. Pierpont
Morgan.
In reply to this remark. Miss White
that 1t would be of great
benefit 10 have such a prominent name
as Mr.. Morgan's at the head of their
However. she Aays. they are
going ahead just. the same without him
and she is determined that inside of
four years the association will have
gained self-confdence and strength.
The Washington times., 1902-09-07

sesses a brownish tinge, called by some
elephant gray, while the newest red has
an indistinct coating of gray over the
brilliant ground. 1t is quite the thing
costumes: in fact. all the most attrac-
tive novelties. in plaids and fancy
weaves, show surface covered with
long, soft hairs. With the return of
rich. deep toned plaids we notice the
appearance of kilted skirts. These are
pretty variation from the stitched
ones that have been in vogue for so
long.
Unless your skirt is plated it must
The Washington times., 1902-09-07

fighting occurred. Colonel Gage, who
commanded the British vanguard, ad-
vanced higher up the hill, but his men
soon were driven back, and Braddock' S
position was confined to cramped line
fianking the narrow roadway which
Cages men had cut through the forest.
Near this road Braddock was mortally
wounded while striving to check the
panic among his veterans. The retreat
had been sounded and the narrow thor
oughfare was crowded with the fright
ened troops. The spot where Braddocl
fell, however. never can be pointed out
with accuracy, as every vest:ge of the
road has long since disappeared. Never
theless there is tradition which re-
crjrc- credit a-ncp~ r-,--v rrs'd-.-t ~
The Washington times., 1902-09-07

the town of Braddock that a tree is still
standing over the place where the Brit
ish leader met his fate.
This 'tree-a shaggy hickory that rears
its branches from among number of
stumps that mark the tombs of monarcbs
of the forest. which were chopped away
to clear the site Of the growing city-is
frequently pointed out as the only mon
ument to the disaster. The tree stands
fifty yards south of the PENNSYLVANIA
Railroad. short distance east of the
Braddoci station. Even this memorial
to the terrible slaughter in the wilder
ness soon must give place to CONNER
cialism. A new street will be opened
through that section OF the town and
the tree will share the fate of its com
rades that formerly constituted a bean
The Washington times., 1902-09-07

have founces upon the bottom, and the
modish idea Is to have several of these.
one above the other. until over half the
length of the skirt is formed of fiounces.
The walking skirt, made to just es-
cape the ground. is now such a matter
of course in the consideration of the
feminine wardrobe that one scarcely
heeds discussion regarding its merit
However. in Paris they are again agi-
tating the advantages of the mode. and
latest accounts were highly in favor OF
adopting it altogether 1t is so much
more sensible to wear skirt cut this
length and to reserve long, graceful
trailing draperies for the house, thea
ter, and carriage wear.
The stylish costume in the illustration
is one of the latest autumn models de-
signed for walking or general wear. This
one happens to have been chosen by an
actress who expects to do a great deal
of travelling. and so she has had the
skirt made in very comfortable
length.
The Washington times., 1902-09-07
Skirt and Coat Design.

The skirt is unlined and is simply or
namented with a simulated founce
trimmed with few bands and rows OF
stitching. The coat is quite short. and
buttons over the front, and is lined in
pale gray satin. this being substituted
for the more popular white on account
OF its greater serviceabillty.
A shaggy rough weave in glossy black
furnishes the material for the long street
costume The skirt of this has a habit
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-11-17

your VIM OF Cardui and only needed to
take three bottles when | was fully re-
covered"
TsaylHEN Miss Rose Owens, who
has a responsible position in
Wv the Governmen t service at
Washington, d. c., decided to
try Wine of Cardui, she made a wise
choice. Over a million women have
been relieved of female weakness by this
same Wine of Cardui. 1t is not a
strong medicine but may be taken every
day in the year by any woman with
benefit. 1t does not force results, but
corrects arrangements of the menstrual
organs. Ii strengthens the nervous
system, gives tone to the bodily func-
tions, ats directly on the genital
organs, and is the finest tonic for wo-
men known to the science of medicine.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-11-17
Notice for Public ton.


OIlLeQ StGltS 1duu OihtSs
Carson City, Nevada. September 10, 1902.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
in compliance with the provisions of the
act of Congress of June 8, 1915, entitled
IAN act for the sale of timber lands in
the States Of California, Oregon, Nevada,
and Washington Territory" james +.
Anderson Sr. of McDermit. county of
Humboldt, State of Nevada, has this day
filed in this office his sworn statement
No. n, for the purchase of the SEA SEA
Sec, 16, Eh NEA, NEA sen of
Section No. 81, in Township No. 46 N,
Range No. 10 E., M. d. M, and will offer
proof to show that the land sought is
nlote valuable for It's timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes, and to
establish his claim to said land before
The Register and the Receiver of this
office at Carson City, Nevada, on Mon
day, the Sth day of December, 1902.
He names as witnesses: Benjamin F.
Anderson of McDermit. Nevada; Arthur
Packard of McDermit, Nevada; Pasqual
FAIRIES of McDermit, Nevada; Henry w.
of W~innemucca, Nevada
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the above-described lands are requested
TO file their claims in this office on or
before said Sth day of December, 1902.
o. H.. GALLUP,
15w10m. Register.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1902-11-17
Notice 60 Taxpayers.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
the Assessment Roll of the County of
Humboldt, State of Nevada, has been
received by me, County Treasurer and
ex-Officio Tax Receiver, and that the
State and county taxes for the fiscal
year 1902 are now due. The entire
amount of taxes may be paid on or
before December l, 1902, or one-half
the amount may be paid on or before
that day and the remaining one-half
on or before June l, 1903. If no pay
ment is made on or before December
/, 1902, the entire amount will become
delinquent on that day and ten (10)
per cent will be added thereto. If one
half be paid on or before December /,
1902, the remaining one-half will not
become delinquent prior to June /,
1903. The full lamount of poll taxes
must be paid with first payment. All
taxes are payable at the office of the
County Treasurer, Winnemucca, Ne
vada.
II. S. GILBERT,
County Treasurer of Humboldt Coun-
ty, Nevada, and ex-oficio Tax Re
ceiver.
W~innemucca, Nevada, November 8,
1902. nov7td.