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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12
FARMERS CONVENTION.

The program, which we publish today,
of the Farmers Convention to be held
July 81, %. 2Srd, at the Agricultural and
Mechanical College in this city, deserves
and will receive wide attention and mark
ed appreciation. 1t is a most pleasing
evidence OF the new life Of the college and
a most pleasing promise of new life for
our farmers.
North Carolina is an agricultural State.
Her people have the independence, the
manliness, the conservatism that come
from agriculture. They are making a
living on the farm and, what is better,
they are building character. But, they
can make a better living and they will
do it by the aid of agricultural organiza-
ton, enthusiasm, education. This Farm
ers' Convention is a big step in the right
direction.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12
A PECULIARLY SAD DEATH.

That was a peculiarly sad death of Mr.
Robert Edgar Long. of Roxboro, who died
at Saranac Lake, New York. This young
man was one of the most successful and
progressive young business men in North
Carolina leader in every good work in
his community In the midst of his active
and busy life the premonition of oonsump-
ton warned him that he must lay down
his life-work and seek health in more
favorable climate. He went first to Ar.
IONA. New Mexico, Colorado, and then Sar
anac Lake-but all to no purpose. He did
not fear to die for he had Fought a good
fight and kept the faith" He was son
of ex-senator j. A. Long, President of tie
State Fair, and gave promise of the bust
ness sagacity and public spirit that char
acterize his father.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12
500 PIELRss PATRIOTS.

Son-in-law Rollins feels that his lot is
not happy one" In every town where
the term of post master expires there
are as many candidates as there are Re
publicans or Commercial Democrats in the
place, the latter Dugald Dalegettys press.
ing their claims on the quiet and the
Republican candidates tly-blowing each
other.
Mr.. Rollins is quoted as saying that on
the first day of July, when the Watts law
goes into effect, five hundred revenue
store-keepers and guagers-all Radical
heelers and pie lovers-will lose their jobs.
with the simplicity OF children, . he says,
''they write confidently to me and re-
quest me to get EN- job just as if
could reach up a tree and hand out a
job to each and ALL"
For thirty years North Carolina politics
and North Carolina morals have been de-
graded and debauched by revenue
"gougers and Goodies as Senator
Vance called them. OF course some hon
est and clean men have held these posi-
tions and been free from the venallty
that Judge Boyd says attaches to most OF
them. But there ae few of these Most
of the men who have held these positions
have regarded their official duties second
arv to their political activity. Some of
them have used their official position
corruptly, in conjunction with distillers,
to enrich themselves by winking at frauds
or assisting in defrauding the govern
ment. With stills stuck in out of the
way places, this corruption could be
safely practised 1t would not be safe
to try to practise it in the few towns
which will permit distilers to operate.
Police surveillance and publicity would
put an end to it.
Mr.. Rollins estimates that of the five
hundred store-keepers and guagers only
twenty-five viii be needed after July
first. If the law had no other virtue than
getting rid of that four hundred and sew
enty-five political wire-pullers, paid by
the government. it would be the most
neral measure that has been enacted in
a decade, and would do more for public
virtue. But that is only one of its vir-
tues. If properly enforced by the Fed
eral and State governments, and utilized
by the advocates of temperance, it win be
the agency through which the temperance
forces will make great progress in their
warfare against the saloon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12
CutiCura Soap and Dressings
Of CutiCura,
PureSt, Sweetest, Most Effective
and Economical Remedies
For Making the Hair Grow when
All Else Fails.

Prevent badness and cleanse the
scalp of crusts, scales and dandruf with
shampoos of Cuticura Soap, and light
dressings with Cuticura, purest of
emollients and greatest of skin cures.
This treatment at once stops falling
hair, removes crusts, scales and dand-
ruff, destroys hair parasites, soothes
irritated, itching surfaces, stimulates
the hair follicles, loosens the scalp skin,
supplies the roots with energy and
nourishment, and makes the hair grow
upon a sweet, wholesome, healthy
scalp when all else fails.
Millions now rely on Cuticura Soap,
assisted by Cuticura Ointment, the
great skin cure, for preserving, purify
ing and identifying the skin, for cleans
ing the scalp of crusts, scales, and
dandruff, and the stopping of falling
hair, for softening, whitening and
soothing red, rough, and sore hands,
for baby rashes, itchings and chafings,
in the form of baths for annoying
irritations and infammations or too
free or offensive perspiration, in the
form of washes for lucrative weak
nesses, and many sanative, antiseptic
purposes, which readily suggest them
selves to women and mothers, as well
as for all the purposes of the toilet,
bath, and nursery. Sale greater than
the worlds product of other skin cures.
Sold throughout the civilized world.
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Spirit of the Press.
PREDICAMENT OF CHAIRMAN roll
Inns.
Greensboro Record.

PREDICAMENT OF CHAIRMAN roll
LINS.
Greensboro Record.
Gentlemen who have been pulling and
Juggling away at the revenue teat are not
agreed as to what win be the effect OF the
Watts bill on distillers. One day we find
where some high muck -a-muck says there
will be even more jobs for store-keepers
and gaugers and the next day we see the
reverse of this opinion. Mr.. Thomas S.
Rollins, chairman of the State Republican
committee, ought to be pretty well in
formed, and he says the new law will cut
off the jobs of at least 500 store-keepers,
yet they keep writing to him to get them
job. Mr.. Rollins is very much like a
chicken with its head cut off-he don't
know which way he is going. He can't
even give tenth OF his political friends
job now and with 500 fewer places after
July LIST, he will be in a worse predica-
ment. Moving the distilleries into the
towns will of course diminish the number
greatly, yet revenue doodlers may find
more work in looking after blockading
for no doubt by next fall large numbers
of men will be trying the game.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12
WHIsKEY AT THE BOTTOM.

A special from Fayetteville printed in
these columns some days ago told of the
pitched battle between negroes in Car
ver's Greek township, Cumberland county,
in which one negro was killed, two wound
ed, arazzors' flashed through the air. and
a negro religious meeting was broken up.
The Fayetteville Observer gives the fol-
lowing paragraph which shows the root
of the trouble:
"Rev. Benz. Mclean. the pastor of the
church. told Magistrate Walker that the
whites would have to help suppress the
riotous nature of the younger generation
OF negroes, and that whiskey drinking and
riots around negro churches were getting
too frequent"
Give a young negro of riotous
disposition whiskey and razor" and
the sequel is already known. The way for
the whites to help suppress such riotous
conduct is for the courts to administer the
severest punishment allowed by law. Will
it be done? We hope so, but fear not.
II the young bucks can raise the money
to employ able counsel, we may soon ex-
peet to hear eloquent pleas for mercy
because ''these ordinarily peaceful and
worthy negroes were drinking and did not
know what they were doing" and other
like pleas to suspend judgment upon pay
ment Of COSTS" The law against stealing
and like crimes in North Carolina is gen
orally well executed, but often it is a
farce as it related to shooting, rioting and
disturbing quiet people.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12

The Bank of Duplin, at Wallace, has
done a very successful business this sea
son. The clever cashier, Mr. A. l.. Nc
Gowen, speaks hopefully of the Banks
future. The building and fixtures are
up-to-date in every respect, and credit
to the town 'of Wallace. The board of
directors feel proud OF the bank and say
that their town must continue to go for
ward. The large tobacco warehouse and
dwellings there. now under construction
say lots for Wallace.-Duplin Journal
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12
WOMEN AS PHARMACISTS.

The women are coming to the front
everywhere Among the newly licensed
pharmacists is Miss Eliza Gibson. The
day is coming when many women phar-
maests will be licensed in North Carolina.
1t is calling for which they are pecu-
liarly well fitted, and more and more OF
them viii follow the example of Miss Glib
die without the help of a member of Che
woman's trained nurse association, a wo-
man doctor and woman druggist. We
already have few women preachers. Are
we also to have woman undertakers2
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12
DR.. vENABLE WON'T DISCUSS IT.
Knows Nothing of Becoming President Of Va
University Outside Newspaper Reports

Especial to News and Observer
wilmington, N. c., June 11.-Dr. T. P.
Venable, who is presiding at the Teach
ers' Assembly, declines to discuss the re-
port that he may become President Of
the, University of Virginia He says he
knows nothing of the matter except what
is contained in newspaper references.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12
AshebOro Helps Flood Sufferers,

Especial to News and Observer
Asheboro, NJ c., June 10.-Mayor Moi
fit called meeting of the citizens Mon
day night to take steps to aid the suf
fers from the South Carolina flood. A com
mittee was appointed to solicit funds and
are today forwarding to R. H. s. Chap
man, Spartanburg S. c., the result OF
their collection, amounting to SILL
twenty-five dollars of this amount was
paid by vne knights of Pythias Lodge.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12

If the Supreme Court had stuck to its
new in pari delicto construction, Mr..
Seawell wouldn't have been paid cent
for the shower of rotten eggs. Wasn't
he preaching rotten politics when he was
covered with stale eggs? If that isn't III
pari delicto, as laid down in the Mcneil
case, what is it?-Rhamkatte Rooster.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12

Those papers which are still talking
about Wilkes ''repudiating honest debt, +"
have failed so far to lecture the railroad
even a little bit for cheating the county
out of its stock, which stock, it was
promised, would pay by dividends a suf-
fcient amount to hquidate the interest on
the bonds without cent of taxation on
our people why do these papers con-
tinue to misrepresent our people and fail
to criticise the railroad Wilkesboro
Chronicle.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12

Raleigh people will be glad to read that
a 100000 fertilizer factory is to be erected
in the capital city by the Virginia-Caroln
Chemical Company. There could be 40
better location found. 1t will give en-
ployment to labor here and viii pay the
company.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12
City Extension Election.

Be it Ordained by the Board of Aldermen
OF the City of Raleigh:
Section /. That notice is hereby given
that an election is called to be held on
June 29th, 1903, for the purpose of sub
hitting the question of extending the cor
porate limits of the City of Raleigh as
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Having qualified as administrator of the
estate of j. A. Williams, deceased late Of
Wake county. this is to notify all persons
having claims against said estate to pre-
sent the same to the undersigned on or
before the 2Sth day of May, 1904, or the
notice will be Plead in bar Of their re-
coyery. j. M. WILLIAMS.
Rolesville, NJ G. Administrator.
5-29-1w-Gw
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12

The majority for the increased graded
school tax in Mt. Airy of fourteen was
rot as deep as a well or as broad as a
barn door. but it was enough, and will
enable the authorities to make the school
in every way worthy of the progressive
town Of Mt. Airy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12

With Mr. w NJ Morgans return from
Philadelphia last night comes the news
that the long expected Buckhorn Power is
at last an assured fact-that is to say, it
is now certain that 5000 Horse Power of
which we have been hearing and hoping
so much will, in six months time, be de-
liyered in Fayetteville from the harnessed
waters of the Cape Fear at Buckhorn.-
Fayetteville Observer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12
A MORNING TONIC.
(Carlvle }

tCarlyle.)
Give us, oh, give us, the man who sings
at his work! Be his occupation what It
may, he is equal to any of those who fol-
low the same pursuit in silent sullenness.
He viii do more in the same time-he
will do it better-he will persevere longer.
Wondrous is the strength of cheerfulness;
altogether past calculation its power of
endurance!
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12
IF DIR. vENAILE LEAVES.

Chatham Record.
The only thing to mar the pleasure of
this commencement was the rumor that
the University might soon lose her dis
tinguished and beloved president, who It
rs feared may be taken from her by the
University of Virginia to become her
president. This would be greatly regretted
by all friends of the University, but if Il
should happen then The Record would sug-
gest as his succesAor-as the head of the
States greatest institution of learning
the States eloquent apostle of education,
Charles B. Aycock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12

The South Carolina floods imposed heavy
expenses on the railroads Forty bridges
and trestles were destroyed and 200 miles
of track torn up or injured. Many cars
and one train lost. Not a passenger or
railroad employee was killed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12

If DIR. Egbert Smith accepts that fiat
tering call to Richmond, is there another
Smith to succeed him in Greensboro?
The Presbyterians of that city wouldn't
feel like their preaching had the true
Calyinistic flavor unless proclaimed by a
Smith All North Carolina would regret
to lose MN.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12

The professions are all wisely putting up
the bars in admitting applicants Thirty
of the one hundred and seven applicants
to practice medicine failed and ten of the
twenty-seven applicants failed before the
board of pharmacy. The people have a
right to know that none but qualified men
are admitted to these important profess
sions.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12

Weldon, N c., June III. H. Han
non, for years leader of his party in
Halifax county, died Sunday. after
long illness, and was buried Monday
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12

Our Church Record says the Methodist
Protestant college fund has reached $45,-
7O7. 1t is quite probable the fund win ex-
coed $4,000 before the general canvass is
begun
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12
TOO MANY GLASS HOUSE TOWNS.

The tragic scenes in North Carolina are
shifting, and the wave of crime is now
central oven Nashville The old negro
preacher who exhorted sinners to repent,
believe and be baptized or be sent to Will
son can now threaten the unyielding with
the horrors of Nashville
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12

C. ]. Farmer, formerly postmaster at
Grouse, was convicted of embezzling
9671O at the Federal Court in Charlotte
and was fined 81 900 and sentenced to six
months term in the Jail of Lincoln county
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12
Among the Railroads.

Wilkes county commissioners should now
sue the railroad company and compel tie
completion of the road to Wilkesboro, ac-
cording to contract.-Wilkesboro Chroni-
Gle.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12

The Cleveland Star now comes to us as
a handsome eight page paper 1t is easily
one of the first newspapers in North Caro-
lima, and we are glad to note its continued
prosperity. It breaches sound doctrine and
stands for progress and enterprise. State
Senator Hoey, its able editor, is to be
congratulated upon its great Improvements.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12

floods every year and this one at Pacolet
mas come as a warning. We hope soon
to see the day that North Carolina viii
have not only the Appalachian Park but
will look after the rest Of - timber in
her borders.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12
vANDALs OF OUR GLORIOUS FORESTS

If we had committed no other crime,
that of greed and haste to be rich, which
makes us vandals of our glorious forests.
and justiies a hasty and inadequately
protected placing of great mill plants,
where life and substance are at the mercy
of the flood and cyclone, is sufficient to
bring upon us the curse Of violated law
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12

him away. but he tried to come on in,
WHOM eba screamed He then ran and has
NOT been caught Clarkton Express.
Sometimes things occur out OF the usual
order A printing office in Michigan IS
onened and closed with prayer. The gen
eral rule is that printing offices are opened
Inv the devil and closed by the sheriff"
STATE NEWS g.. 6. .PHpm Hi g. g.. 6
High Point, N c., June 1.-THE plans
for the Baptist church have been accept
ed and work on the structure will begin
at once.
wilmington, N. c., June Ill A. Ar
rington. vice-presdent and general mana
ger of the Cape Fear Lumber Mills, is
agitating the question of starting a pa
per mill here Mr.. Arringdale would be
glad to have the various mill men take
up the matter with him. 1t would re-
quire about 100000 to build and equip
a plant of the kind and have a working
capital
we understand that the promoters of
our street car line are very much encour-
aged with late developments, and we are
assured that within a short time sufficient
capital will have been secured to build the
road Everybody knows the need OF this
road, and we are delighted to know that
the prospects for it's early installation are
very bright.-Burlngton News.
For several miles out from Rosehill the
effects of the terrible hail storm can yet
be seen Most farmers plowed up their
crops and planted over again Window
lights were broken at nearly every house,
and the trees were stripped of their
leaves. The ground is now covered with
dead leaves and large patches OF oats
were completely moved down-Duphn
Journal.
The Catawba County News gives a de-
tailed account of the work done in re-
modelling the Methodist church at New
ton. from which we take the following
"There are fifteen windows of opalized
glass which soften the light on the in
side There are memorial windows one
to the memory of the late Mrs. r. H..
Bost given by the Epworth League; one
given by Mrs. Sallie Trott and one by the
Sunday scnool All OF the~paltar work
wainscoting, papering and doors are new
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12
THE CAUSE OF THE DISASTER.
Catawba County News

IaIaWDd COUNTY, 4NtWs.
We strongly believe, and with reason,
too, that the South Carolina disaster
would not have happened if our forests
were better protected. Even in Catawba
county, where we have comparatively few
wood working plants, the forests are be-
ing cut down and shipped away. When
the trees are gone we can look out for
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12
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National Fertilizer.
Beef Blood and Bone Fertilizer.
Capital Bone-Potash Compound.
Travers' Dissolved Bone Phosphate.
Champion Acid PhonpA0ha.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12

Wilson, n. c., June 11.-Mr. w. G..
Bailey's residence at Kenly was burned
last night. His loss is about $4,000; in
surance $1.7OO.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12
STATE NEWS.

Mr.. H. E. Craven. of Concord, gradu-
ate of Wake Forest, has been elected prin-
cipal of Pittsboro Academy.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12

We regret to hear that Rev. G. ]. Wood
son was thrown from his buggy recently
and suffered a broken arm. He IS slowly
improving and hopes to be able to attend
the annual meeting-Charity and Chill.
dren.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12
Hotel Grace, Clarksville, va.

Will make special rates from June 1st to
parties seeking Health, Rest and Pleas
ure. Magee's Chlorinated Lithia. Water
free to all guests. Good boating, fine
drives. etc. An ideal spot to spend the
summer.
For terms, etc, address
r. H. EASLEY, Propr.,
GAINESVILLE, Va.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12

There are seven candidates for postmas-
ter at Gastonia They are Claude d
Holland, B. G. Bradley, Ak. Loftin, j
N. Hanna, J. L. Hicks. G. w. Abernethy
and e. G. Pashour The Gastonia post
office pays $1,000 year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12
NOtiCe!lNOtiCe!

IN order to introduce our work to the
citizens of Raleigh and vicinity, we will
for the next ten days, beginning June 9Th,
Dye and Press Skirts, 75c.: Wooden
Waists, Soc; Pants, 75c.; Coats and Vests,
$1OO. Steam, Clean and Press Pants 35c.,
Skirts S5c., Coat and Vests 75c. White
Kid Cloves cleaned 1Oc pair.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12
Industrial News.

The capital stock of the Hope Mills
Manufacturing Company, of Hope Mills,
has been increased to $4,000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12

lbim away but he tried to come on in,
when she screamed. lie then ran and mas
not been caught Clarkton Express.
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STATE NEWS g.. 6..PHpm Hi 6..6....6
High Point, n G., June 11.-The plans
for the Baptist church have been accept
ed and work on the structure will begin
at once.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12

Sometimes things occur out of the usual
order printing office in Michigan is
onened and closed with prayer. The gen
eral rule is that printing offices are opened
Inv the devil and closed by the sheriff.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12
HOTELS AND RESORTS.
HOTEL MONTREAL

Near Asheville, N. C.. Modern. Elevation
8 1000 feet. Open all seasons. Two miles
from depot. For Booklet and Rates ad
dress w. D. Paxton, Montreal, N. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12

Some one tried to enter the residence
of DR.. Devane few nights ago bit his
daughter Miss Nellie, saw the black hand
as it attempted to raise the window Of
her room. She seized gun, which was
not loaded, thinking it would frghten
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12
Remember

our work is equal to the best: our Dye
is guaranteed not to Fade or Crock: also
remember that these low prices are for
ten days only. Goods called for and de-
hvered.
Yours for business,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12

New Bern, N. c., June 11.-Capt. K. B.
Jones, a Confederate Veteran, who hao
held many important positions III this
country and was very highly esteemed
died suddenly at his home here on the
9th instant in his 64th year.