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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20
Among the Railroads.

| The New York Times is responsible for
f, this good story:
| "Apropos Of the Lackawanna road and
| illustrative of President Truesdale's in
cisive directness in doing things, this
story seems worth the telling. At the
beginning of his administration Mr..
Truesdale made tour of inspection, and
while up Scranton way visited the Com
pany's barns. He saw there a fine horse
comfortably blanketed, and further on
shivering mule. This conversation
thereupon took place between Mr.. Trues-
dale and a stable attendant
Whose horse is that"
"Mr. IS said the stable boy, nam
ing local official of the company.
Whose mule is this?'
1.-THE company's, sir"
Whose blanket is on that horse?"
1.-The companys''
"You take the blanket off that horse
and put it on the mule" was the presi-
dents order.
The local official resigned" soon after
ward"
If ]. p Morgan e Co. own the con-
trolling stock in the Louisville and
Nashville, their assertion that they are
not acting for the benefit of any other
railroad company is of no weight; neither
is their assertion that the Southern
Railway Company is not interested in
this transaction. Mr.. Morgan is chief
owner of several railroads, among them
being the Southern Railway. The South
ern Railway may not be, as ]. P. Nor
gan & Co. say, interested, directly or
ina 1u in iu
stock or in its purchase, or in its de-
posit." 1t may not have bought a share
of this stock, and it may never own
a share of it; but what matters that if
the Louisville and Nashville road is to
be controlled by the same man who con-
trolls the Southern.
If Morgan & Co. have a majority of
the Louisville and Nashville stock, either
as trustees or as owners, they occupy
the same relations to the two roads that
the Northern Securities Company occu-
by to the roads whose securities they
control and whose merger is now being
contested in the courts
In this view of the matter the decis-
ion of the Northern Securities case will
be awaited with the keenest interest by
all that section of the South which the
Louisville and Nashville penetrates.
But even should the courts decide in
favor of the Northern Securities Com
pany, it is pretty sure that Kentucky
will not submit without resistance to
this merger of the Louisville and Nash
vile with the Morgan interests. A good
part of the Louisville and Nashville is
in Kentucky, and Kentucky has law
against the combination of parallel roads,
which certainly will be invoked should
there seem reason to believe that it ap-
plies to this se.-Louisville Courier
Journal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20

One Southern State maintained it's
rank. and six-Virginia, Louisiana,
Texas, North Carolina, West Virginia
and South Carolina-advanced theirs. In
actual value of products in 1900 Mary
land led in the South with $242, 552 $780,
with Florida last with $50, $40, 243, while
Texas, which changed places with Ten
nessee, produced $119, 414 ,9S2, an advance
in ten years from $40, 433, 551, compared
with an advance in Tennessee from $72,-
$50, 2S6 to $1O7, 437, S79 and West Virginia.
which changed places with North Caro-
lima, both advancing in rank, produced
1883, $780, and increase from $3S, 702, 125,
compared with an increase in North
Carolina from $4O,375, 45O to $94 ,919, 663.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20
SAFETY FROM ABsOLUTIsM.

Henry Watterson.
Safety lies in checking the progress of
absolutism by striking down arbitrary
power the instant it shows itself 1t is
showing itself on every point at Wash
ington under the minstrations of the
would-be man on horseback who. booted
and spurred and feeling the intoxication
OF power without realizing its restraints,
is riding down all precedent even to a
decent respect for appearance.
Lording it like war god over the ad-
miral OF the navy. who keeps out of
Washington as much as possible because
he is but cipher in the navy depart
ment, and fourishing the club of retire
ment over the head of the lieutenant
general of the army, whom he has al
ready grossly affronted; sending to for
-eign courts his personal ambassador,
like a very car or kaiser. without the
slightest warrant of law; surrounding
himself with expert party managers to
make sure of his denomination and re-
election, while showing his teeth along
with the weight of his authority, to all
who oppose him.
Is it not time for somebody to make
these things known to the people? Is it
not time for the people themselves to
call halt?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20
an Inspiration Blighted.
Salisbury Sum-

todIlSUuIy sum-
Deputy Collector J. A. Sims has in his
possession a rare srocimen of poetry,
which, had it been completed, would have
gone down to posterity as a gem of the
purest ray. The poem was evidently
written by distiller or storekeeper and
gauger, who was disturbed in his dreams
by the sudden appearance of revenue Off
GERS. This is the poem as it was found
by Mr.. SIMS:
Lisk, N. c., Feb. 10, 1902
stood on the beach at midnight and
the clock in the office struck the hour,
and the moon rose over the hilltop, be-
hind the dark church tower; and the
mash key was running so sweetly, just
making the prettiest of scenes. when
looked down the road o. the Devil. there
stood Geo. w. Means, and the mash key
was running so sweetly, just making
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20
John Wesley's Dream.

1t is reported that John Wesley once
in the crisis of the night, found himself,
as he thought, at the gates of hell. lie
Knocked and asked who were within?
Are there any Professionals here?" he
asked.
Yes" was the answer, "a great many
ANY Roman Catholics?''
Eyes, great many
ANY Church of England men,
Eyes, great many"
ANY Presbyterians?"
Eyes, a great many
ANY Wesleyans?"
Eyes, a great many
Disappointed and discouraged. especial
ly at the last reply, he retraced his steps
onward, found himself at the gates of
Paradise and here he repeated the same
questions
ANY Wesleyans here?'
mo"
'Any Presbyterians ?"
mo"
ANY Church of England mem
NO"
ANY Roman Catholics
"No."
ANY Protestants?"
No
Whom have you here, them" he asked
in establishment.
I'VE know nobody here" was the re-
ply, 'of any of the names you have men
toned. The only name of which We know
anything here is Christians We are all
Christians here, and of those we have
a great multitude (Which no man can
number), of all nations and l:indreds and
peoples and tongues
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20
Maj. z e. Wilson's Illness.

The Augusta, Ga, Herald says:
''Friends and admirers of Hajor r. e.
Wilson, CT Winston, n. c., the well
known Confederate veteran, will deeply
regret to learn that he has been stricken
with paralysis and that while still in
the possession of all his faculties. his
Left side is helpless. Major Wilson rem
dered valiant services in the First North
Carolina Battalion Sharp Shooters of the
Confederate army, and is one of the
best known and most highly esteemed
men in the country
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20
Forsyth Democratic Committee.
INV the Associated Press.

(By the ASSOclated PreSS.J
Winston-Salem, N. c., April 19.-At a
large and enthusiastic meeting of the
County Democratic Executive Committee
here, it was unanimously agreed to have
the county convention held Friday, July
4, to select delegates to the State, Ju-
dicial and Congressional conventions.
Owing to business engagements for the
future, Andrew Joyner rendered his
resignation as chairman of the commit
tee. M. ID. Bailey was elected. D. A..
Faucette was elected secretary to sue
coed Albert Hauser, resigned
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20
Oak Ridge Defeats Salem,

Especial to News and Observer
Oak Ridge, n. c., April 19.-Oak Ridges
second nine defeated the Salem boys
school team here this afternoon by a
score of 7 to 8, in a very pretty game
The score was tie till the ninth inning
when Oak Ridge made four runs. helms
struck out JS men.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20
HE SERVED WITH ABILITY

Fayetteville Observer.
As We have often said before. no one
could have conducted his high trust
with more loyalty, ability and skill than
Senator James Kimbrough Jones, of Ar
kansas, but of North Carolina parent
age, did when serving as chairman of
the Democratic National Committee
We do not believe that any other man
could have core so near as he TO win
ming a Democratic victory, after Mr..
Cleveland, the arch bolter. put the
Democracy to rout in tho elections of
1894, and his representatives at the
Chicago convention of 1896 constituting
nearly third of the whole body, bolted
en- masse
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20
Politics and Politicians.

We hear that Tink Martin has been
"decapitateG" as chairman of the Re-
publican Executive Committee, of this
county, and P. A. Reavis, of the ''Busi-
ness Mems Republican League has
been named in Martins place. This &C.
CAPTIVATING and appointing was done so
we are informed, by Senator Pritchard
-LOuisburg Times.
Claude Bernard was here this week,
''iust to meet with the boys" he said
We suppose he did SO, as it is reported
there was a '1ittle meeting in room
No. T." at the hotel Tuesday night
Louisburg Times.
Mr.. ]. C. Black, chairman, has called
a meeting of the Democratic Executive
Committee of the Eighth Judicial Dis
trict to meet in Carthage on the 2Sth
of April. to fix the time and place for
holding the Judicial convention.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20
CHEF OF POLICE SUSPENDED.
Charged With Being Negligent in the Per-
formancs of His Duty.
Especial to News and Observer

IopGNTdI
Asheville, N. c., April 19.-Chief of
Police Fullam, of Asheville, has been
suspended for thirty days. 1t is Said he
had been negligent in performing his
duties, staying away from the office
several days. No official statement has
been made of charges against him.
The initiatory steps toward getting a
baseball team here were taken today.
Manager Moffitt, of the Knoxville team,
will assist the promoters of the move
ment. A meeting will be held Monday
night to form the team.
Superior court opens Monday. Owing
to the number of freshets in the French
Broad this year farmers will raise more
hay and less cereals, protecting their
land against devastation by more fresh
cts by making it meadow land.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20
A QUARREL ENDS FATALLY.
Henry Stocks Under Arrest For Killing Young
Henry Weber
Especial to News and Observer.

Especial to News and Observer
Goldsboro, N. c., April 19.-Henry
stocks, farmer living in the Hull section
of Greene county, near Snow Hill, is con-
fined in the Greene county Jail, charged
with killing Henry Weber, young man
who was in his employ. Stocks and
Weber quarrelled, the result of mis-
understanding about some work being
done. The lie was passed and Stocks
struck Weber with a pair of knuckles.
Shortly after the difficulty Stocks went
before a magistrate and submitted to an
ARRAY, being discharged, a small fine
was imposed. In the meantime Weber
was enroute to Snow Hill. On reaching
the home of Mrs. B. Moore, his sister.
he went in, expiring soon after. Hear
ing of Weber's death, Sheriff Edwards
fastened TO the home of Stocks and ar
rested him. All the parties are white.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20
Mrs. Arnheim Wins at Golf.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Tarboro. N. c., April 19.-On one of
the most difficult golf courses in the
State Mrs. w. NJ. Arnheim won first
prize Ga handsome cup) with net score
of Sc.
The match in which twenty of the club
members participated, was most in
teresting one.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20
He Pays Well For Them.
ATLANTA ,JOurnal.l

(Atlanta Journal
The Memphis Commercial-Appeal has
been giving its readers editorials on the
Passing of the Country Editor" Well,
hasn't the country editor right to his
passes; doesn't he publish the schedules
for nothing?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20
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Hillsboro, April 19.-The County
Teachers Association will hold it's ses-
sion at Hillsboro on Friday and Satur-
day, May end and 3rd. Prof. NJ. .. S.
Noble will address the teachers.
Mt. Olive, April 19.-Tbe Mt. Olive
Graded School closed it's ten months
session yesterday. Prof. Z. d. Nc
Whorter, the principal, has given uni
versal satisfaction An address was de-
livered at Pope's Hall last night by
Prof. M. c. S. Noble, of Chapel Hill, on
education. it looks as if strawberry
planters will be shipping right along by
MAY 1st Armour X Co.'S icing station
has been completed.
Clayton, N c., April 19.-Norman, the
five year old son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. t.
Beddingfeld died this morning of the
measles. Mr.. Hardee Horne has been
very sick for two weeks.
Statesville, N. c., April 19.-Qu.te a
large crowd of old veterans and some
others left here yesterday and today for
Dallas. Texas, to be present at the Con-
federate reunion. Federal court meets
here next Tuesday. Miss Eva Miller, a
talented young lady Of Taylorsville, will
give an elocution entertainment in the
court house Tuesday night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20
Spirit of the Press.
INDUSTRIAL RANK OF SOUTHERN
STATES.

The Manufacturers Record
The census summary of manufactures
in the United States shows that fourteen
States maintained between 1890 and
1900 their relative rank as to the value
of manufactured products. The leaders
of these are New York 1. Pennsylvania
2, Illinois 8, Massachusetts 4, Ohio 5 and
New Jersey 6, the values ranging from
$2,175, 766, 800 in New York to $611 ,748, 1888
in New Jersey. Fifteen States and Ter
ritories took a higher rank in 1900 than
i'll 1890. Six of these were in the South.
The shifting of positions by the fourteen
Southern States is shown in the follow
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20
CUPID'S MODERN WAYS.

Eyes, the fellow actually kissed me-"
"And what did vol do?''
What did l do, Why, / labeled it
exhibit and filed it away for future
reference"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20
A CORRECT IMPRESSION.

Wilmington Messenger.
Durham is the first county to report
rural library for every school. We
have an impression that General julie
Carr had a good hand in this good work
and pleasant consummation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20
Scotland Court House Accepted
CRockipgham Anglo Saxon3

Capt Everett spent last Friday in
Laurinburg as one of the arbitrators to
settle the Dispute beween the Board of
Commissioners of Scotland county and
the contractor for their new court
house. Capt. Everett was appointed to
represent Scotland and a Washington
contractor represented the contractor for
the work They agreed in their conclus-
ion and the matter is satisfactorily ad-
justed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20
When a Fad's a Fad.

Jaggles-A new summer drink has
been named Ping Pong.
Waggles-So they're going to force it
down our threats. Ell?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20

Don't miss your chance to buy one of
those elegant Willard lots Monday, noon,
at the court house.
417-4t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20

The girl who has broiled lobster with
champagne sauce rarely marries the
man who pays the bill.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-20

Meditation after marriage is wisdom
gone to seed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-10-22

President RI osevelt will receive, as he
will dest rve, great praise TOR the courage,
persistt ncy, tact, and good mature with
which he appl ed himself to a sett 'ement
OF the coal strike. The happy erding
crowns his work, and puts it beyond
criticism in the popular Judgment but
even if his patriotic efforts had tailed, he
would none the less have merite CRATE
ful recognition. 1t was against The ad
vice of some OF his most eau ious coun-
selors that he +ec,ded to intervene in
what threatened to be a ltional ca
lamity. He frankly disclaimed legal war
rant. 1t was simply as first citizen tn 1T
he gallantly came forward in behalf OF al
cit zens. And he steadily kent his eye on
the ObJec an agree ment. H IS calm dis
regard of the hect o1rg tore of the opera
tors in the lectures on his duty which
they delivered TO him two weeks ago,
was possible only in man VITO was
more intent upon his goal than upon any
question OF personal que. 1t was this
spirit of entire disinterest edness, with the
added impression of Mr.. Roosevelts abb
solute impartialtv and airress, which
enabled him 10 achieve the success that
he las now w IN. That his prestige is
Immensely heightened tfereDv will mean
to i'm, We are PEI suaded, only that his
ability TO serve his c0untryis increased
New York Evening Post.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-10-22
The Breakfast Food Family.

John Spratt will eat no fat,
Nor will he touch the lean,
He scorns TO eat of any meat;
He lives upon Foodine.
But Mrs Spratt will none Of that;
Foodine she cannot eat.
Her special wish is for dish
OF Expurgated Wheat.
To William Spratt that food is fiat
On which his master dotes.
His favorite feed-his special need
Is Eata Heapa Oats.
But sister Lii can't see how Will
n touch such tasteless food.
As breakfast fare it can't compare,
She says, with Shredded Wood.
Now, none of these Leander please;
He feeds upon Bath Mitts.
While sister Jane improves her brain
With Cero-Grapo. Grits
Lycurgus votes for Fathers OATS
Progrine appeals to May;
The junior John subsists upon
ULeeda Bayla Hay.
-[Chicago Tribune.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-10-22
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After Taking
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Chronic Case Cured.

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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-10-22
NOTICE !!

A variety o. nous bod goods of good
value will he 81 Id during the next few
DAYS regardless of cost to clear the tene.
ment at 20 Webster street. Come EARLY
and get the FIRST CHOICE.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-10-22
MONTPELIER AND
WELLS RIVER R. R
In EFFECT 0cT. 10, 1901.

GOING WEST.
Trains leave Wells River daily except Sum
day at HOO, 1000 a. m, 35, D. M,
foi South Ryegate, Groton, Marshfeld,
Plainield Montpelier and Barre.
Arrive Montpelier, 9.35, 11.30 a. M,
SOC p. M
Arrive Barre, 1905, a. M, 1850, 5.25.
p. m.
GOING EAST.
Leave Barre at 100 a. m, 12.45, 3.15
p, m. Leave Montpelier at 500 a. M, 10,
t4.10 p. m. ArriveWells River at 925 a. M.
2.33, o.23 p. m.
tMixed
w. A. STOWELL, Gen. Mgr.
F. W. STANYAN, Superintendent.
r. w. MORSE, Gen. Pass Agt
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-10-22

Rev. Edmund Cook. Benne t. rector Of
st. Johns church, Sodns, n Y, will beg n
his duties as curate OF St. Pau's church,
Burlington, next month. He is 3S years
cid and was advar ced to the priesthood
in 1888 bv Bishop Henry c. Potter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-10-22
Did You Ever
Miss Your Train
Commissioners Notice.

GEOKJE A. WAKU'N ES IA Z,
The subscribers having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for l he District
of Caledonia, Commissioners to receive, ex-
anime and adjust all claims and demands OF
all persons against the estate of George A
Ward late of Barnet, Vt, in said district
deceased and the term of six months from the
End day of October 1902 being allowed
BY said Court to- the creditors of saiI
deceased. to exhibit and prove their respec
tive claims before us: Give notice that we
VIII attend to the duties of our appoint
ment al the Town Clerks Off e in Barnet,
VT, IN said District on the 4th day of Nov
emoer and the 3s1t day of March next at
one O'Clock in the afternoon, on each of said
days.
WILLIAM H. BURBANK,
HENRY A. GILFILLAN,
Commissioners.
Barnet, VT, October sth, A. D. 10 2.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-10-22

Trains arrive at st. Johnsbury from Bos.
ton, Portland, Lewiston, Augusta, North
Conway and White Mountain resorts 2.2o
a. M, 3.31 and 6.55 p. m.
GEO. F. EVANS, Vice Pres. and Gen. Mgr.
F. &. BOOTHBY. G. p. STA,
Portland Meine