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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-19
SOCIETY IS RUNNING WILD.

Rev. DR.. Donald Sage MacKay
Everywhere the drags are off, and the
wheels of commerce and society are run
ming wild. When the stoppage will come
as come it must, no one can tell; but
this career OF extravaganza in living
which New York has been following, es-
pecially for the past five years, is bound
to end in catastrophe moral and social,
unless common sense interposes. AL
ready the shrewd, hard-headed men in
Wall street are scenting the approaching
danger from the commercial standpoint
They tell us that the limit of overcapi-
talization and headlong speculation is
reached, and the reaction unless it comes
gradually and under proper control will
spell panic from the Atlantic to the Pa
cific.
zone does not require the vision of a
seer to recognize that the two most illit-
crate class of society today are the abicct
poor, who, by necessity, must think OF
the needs of the body, and, therefore,
can think of nothing else; and the idle
rich, who by choice devote every hour OF
the day to the trivial problems of what
they shall eat and what they shall drink
and wherewithal they shall be clothed -
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-19
DON'T LIKE FRANCHISE TAX.

The Atlanta Constitution says that the
railroads and other corporations are dis.
satisfied with the plan proposed by the
comptroller general for arriving at the
value of franchise, by deducting the
value of the physical property from the
market value of all the outstanding
stocks and bonds. 1t thinks they will
fight the franchise tax in Georgia Vir-
tually the same situation prevails in
North arolina as in Georgia with this
exception In Georgia the railroads may
demand arbitration in an appeal from
the Comptroller Generals decision. In
this State, the Corporation Commissions
assessment could be appealed only to
the courts.
There is little doubt that appeals will
be made in both States in the hope of
forcing an assessment lower than the
true value as ascertained by the cash
sale of stocks and bonds. There is no
fairer way of ascertaining 1.-THE true val
ue in money" This State will not I'M
pose any assessment that is higher than
the exchanges and dealers and purchas-
ers put upon the property. The people
will not ratify or approve any less assess
ment. Property is worth for taxation
what it is worth for sale or exchange"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-19
SILLY CHAPLAINS.

Some preachers seem to have a facili-
ty for doing things that detracts from
their standing The chaplain of the Utah
Legislature sacrificed his reputation for
faith in prayer and the eternal fitness
of things by offering this prayer:
I'VE pray Thy special blessing upon
the minority members or the House. We
are under no obligations to them, but
realize that they have been neglected
and are in sore need of help. Should
they ever come to repentance and expert
ence change OF heart, may their paths
be strewn with roses and their lines
cast in pleasant places"
He may have been called to preach
but it looks more like he was called to
partisan politics. Too many chaplains in
public position think more about politics
than prayer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-19
sELF-MADE MEN.

The Atlanta Journal says: THE era
of the self-made man is drawing to a
close. 1t is the trained thinker who
nowadays sits grasping the worlds
throttle" Is that SO? Carnegie Rookie
Teller and Duke, the heads of the three
greatest trusts in America. are self-made
men. The same is true of Schwab and
most other industrial leaders. The Jour
nal puts il too strong. The era of the
self-made man will never draw to a
close, but ii is truer today than ever
that skill and education count for more
in the race for success. Therefore the
young man who wishes to succeed is
wise TO know everything about some
one thing and something about every
thing
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-19
A SAD BUSINESS
PRESBYTERIAN Standard.

presbyterian standard.
So w. P. Fife has clerical sore throat
and has one to selling mining stocks.
The man who sells mining stocks with
out any practical knowledge of mines is
going into a gambling game with the
cards stacked against his customers.
And the wrost of it is, that the Fife
concern is evidently banking on Flies
reputation as a preacher of the gospel.
1t is a sad business.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-19

A man passes for what he is worth
Very idle is all curiosity concerning other
peoples estimate of us, and idle is eli
fear of remaining unknown. If man
know that he can do anything.-tbat no
can do it better than anyone else.-he
has pledge of the acknowledgements Of
that fact by all persons. The world is
full of judgment days, and into eyerv
assembly that man enters, in every ac.
ton that he attempts. he is gagged and
stamped.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-19

The Canadian Parliament has passed
a resolution prohibiting the importation
manufacture and sale of cigarettes by a
vote OF 1903 to IS. The idea is that cigar
cites produce baneful effects on small
boys. One speaker said he ''simply want
ed TO protect boys from a habit which
annually sent many of them to insane
asylums and to their graves"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-19
MOST OF THEM MUST GO INTO INNo-
CUOUS DESUCTUDE.
Asheboro Courier.

ASUVUUTU OUUIIVIs
The Republican newspapers continue to
talk about the distilleries being driven
into the towns. The truth is that under
the new law distilleries cannot operate
in any town or village in Western North
Carolina. There are a few eastern towns
where distilleries may operate, but the
law is a sweeping one and it is only a
few places where liquor can be sold or
made under the new law.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-19
"HE Is ALL RIGHT. "

Windsor Ledger.
Why not nominate a Southern man for
the Presidency? If not the first place on
the ticket, why not be given the second
place. What's the matter with Aycock?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-19
Spirit of the Press.
AS USUAL.

Windsor Ledger.
The News and Observer as usual hits
the mark in it's editorial on Pritchard
having his son appointed Chairman of
the Republican Executive Committee in
this State. We copy the article in an
other column.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-19

There is no hope in Philadelphia for
municipal reform through men who train
with Quay. Mayor Weaver who was
hailed as an independent man, has, says
the Independent Public Ledger named
for the most responsible office under his
administration the member of the Com
mon Council who had most conspicuously
betrayed his public trust to the interest
of spectators and plunderers."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-19

There is no occasion for any alarm
about these Education Boards. The
Southern people welcome the interest
and cooperation Of the Northern mem
bers, but in no sense depend
upon them for money or direction. The
suggestion that they will undermine
Southern sentiment upon politics, the
race question, or anything else is so alb
surd as to merit no consideration. They
would not if they could; they could
rot If they would. The men
who are upon these Boards have no
spirit except one of earnest desire to help
the South in a work more difficult than
was ever in history imposed upon any
section impoverished by war. They do
not desire to dictate or to lecture. They
wish to work upon common platform
with Southern men for the betterment
of man through education. They know
they have much to learn. They are learn
ing. They recognize that the Southern
people have done vastly more than cold
statistics would indicate. They appre-
ciate the difficulties in the way. They
are ready to aid, not in any sense of
patronizing, but as men owing a COM
mon duty in a great cause.
Their position was we'll and correctly
,stated by that fair minded and broad
guaged New Yorker, VIM. Wallace But
trick, the executive head of the General
Educational Board in his address in the
Senate Chamber, in Raleigh in Novem-
Der, 1902. He said:
I'VE have not for a moment contem-
plated an independent campaign for edu-
cation. We have no thought of coloniz-
ing Northern teachers at the South, or
of propagating Northern ideas at the
South; quite the contrary, we believe that
the teachers of the South must be the
people of the South, and that your schools
must be organized and maintained by you
in harmony with your institutions and
tradition; in fact, we have conceived Of
ourselves simply as silent partners in
the great important movement"
We accept at it's face value this declar-
alton made by an honest and patriotic
man. With such men upon such plat
form, all Southern men sincerely inter-
ested in better public schools, can stand
gladly and without misgivings or ques-
tionfng the sincerity of their motives
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-19
A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY.


Charleston News and Courier.
The Raleigh News and Observer recalls
very interesting bit of recent political
history, which was probably forgotten
last week in the flood of emotion which
filled the hearts of some of our fore
handed fellow citizens who wished so
much to get next to the prominent
visitor that they were even ready to sac
rifice their neighbors and associates in
the work of building up this dear old
city.
There were two men at the Business
Mems Dinner on Friday night, the Hon.
John T. Sloan, of Columbia now Lieu
tenant Governor of the State, and anoth-
er. whom it is not worth while naming,
who took part with Senator Tillman in
a celebrated conference at Columbia
years ago, having for its object the re-
uniting OF the people of the State and
the healing of the wounds which have
caused so great distress. That was a
good while before Senator McLaurin dis
covered the principles upon which the
Commercial Democracy was to be estab-
lished principles which appealed so
strongly to a few persons in this city
that they were willing to lead in their
entirely propitious. Senator Tillman could
have made his visit to Charleston much
more interesting had he discussed, while
he was here. the McLaurin Movement and
it's opponents in this community.
The Raleigh News and Observers story
is worth reading 1t refreshes the mem
DRY about some things which nearly all
of us came very near forgetting in the
g. - .sr Tn-t
week.
[Under big head lines, on its first page.
the News and Courier publishes the News
and Observers entire edtorlal.-Ed.l
CHIEF PAPER OF CAROLINA"
Richmond Christian Advocate
In the News and Observer of Raleigh
is a report in part of Bishop Wilson's
lectures on the Avera Foundation 1T
Trinity College, N c. This chief paper
of Carolina well says that the Bishop is
easily the ablest preacher in Southern
Methodism He was educated for the bar,
and would have been a great Judge His
power of analysis and logic recall John
Marshall.
The callipers seldom open wider than
when they touch the periphey of this
massive brain. The late George +.
Pierce Of Georgia, himself a magician
on the platform, thanked God that he had
lived to hear Wilson champion a great
Christian cause. Except in General Lee.
we never saw such bulge of brain in
front of the ears. And the rear of the
head had huge compartment-a kind
caisson for cartridges.
The subject of the lecture, ''The Ma
tural and Spiritual" The massive
thoughts are in heaps like gold bars.
not minted into jngling coin for popular
use When needed. sections can be
chiselled off and moulded into current
tokens of value. We take it, these pro
found utterances will have permanent,
by full reports in book form
We transferred the condensed account (a
piece of newspaper work. in
the News to our volumes of choice elm
pings.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-19

Willing workers achieve much. provid-
ca they do not try to worry the wrong
man.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-19

the unlettered negro and placed in the
Federal Constitution an article requiring
the South to give the negroes public
schools If such schools were opened for
the education of their own children. The
South was forced to accept those amend
ments before it was received back into
the Union. often with bitterness of spir-
1t and with doubt as to its wisdom the
South has taken from its poverty more
than fifty million dollars for negro
education. The North has given a few
hundred thousand dollars to negro
schools here and there. First it was OF.
ten given into the hands of men who
taught the negro to hate the Souther.
white man. Mucn of it was wasted
Some of it, as in Tuskeegee, Hampton,
Shaw. St. Augustine, Livingstone, Ben
nett and other negro schools has beer
wisely used. Latterly the disposition has
been to pile it up nearly all in Booker
Washington's model negro school, which
cannot reach the NuOlC hStAO PNPNAANNASA1
instead of more wisely strengthening one
or two strong schools in each State.
The Northern men of wealth, generous
with their money, have poured millions
into the treasures of Northern white
colleges, already rich. Except at Nash
Vile, where Vanderbilt gave a million to
establish a great university, no great
gift has been given by Northern man
to a Southern institution. These institu-
lions have done a work that is marvel
when their incomes are considered and
contrasted with those of Northern insti-
buttons Men like George Foster Peabody
have seen and felt that Southern institu-
lions can do more for education with
small gifts than any in the country, and
have established chairs and given money
to their better equipment 1t will bear
fruit an hundred fold. The Boards have
helped to impart that instruction and Sc
cure these gifts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-19

Love may be the ruling passion. but
the almighty dollar occasionally takes
a fall out of it.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-19

The chief object OF the Education
Boards is not to give money, though in
Guilford- and Mecklenburg counties
North Carolina alone they have agreed to
give eight thousand dollars to rural
schools-a dollar for every dollar con-
tributed by the local authorities. It is
not to stimulate the interest Of the South
ern people in public education. Their
own leaders are doing that work with
enthusiasm and success and are glad to
have the cooperation OF adminded
men everywhere. 1t is not to hold con-
ferences and conventions and discuss
methods and policies, though these are Of
great educational value. The chief use
fulness of these Boards is to educate
Northern men who have imbibed false
notions about Southern education and
Southern sentiment, show them that
while the South alone can solve the prob
lens of the South. the North has a duty
to perform as well as a lesson to earn
1t was the North that gave suffrage to
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-01-03
NJ. J. I. Bailey for County Treasurer.

In
In the announcement column OF this
issue of the SENTINEL appears the
name of Mr.. J. r. Bailey, who desires
to serve the county in the capacity OF
treasurer. Mr.. Bailey is we'll known to
the people of Grenada county and
needs no introduction. Born and
reared in the county It's interests have
always been his, and he has always
strived to promote her welfare. He
is a straightforward, honest gentle
man and is we'll capacitated for the
duties of the position. He has led
the life OF farmer and has always
been Industrious, practical and sue
cessful. The interest OF the county
will not be allowed to suffer il placed
in his hands. He will appreciate the
support OF the voters and will endeav-
or to guard their interest carefully
and conscientiously. His candidacy
will be subject to the action OF the
democratic party.
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-01-03
MARRIED IN HOLLY SPRINGS.

On Christmas eve at the home OF
Mrs. M. A. Whitaker in Holly Springs
in the presence OF a few immediate
relatives and friends Mr.. John H.
Bryant, of Grenada, and Miss Fannie
Whitaker, Of that city, were united
in the holy bonds of matrimony by
Rev. S. L. Grigsby. Mr.. w. E. Jack
son of Grenada, and Miss Mona Whit
aker, sister of the bride, were attend
ants. Immediately after the ceremo-
ny the bridal party took the SOUTH
bound train for their new home.
The bride is young woman of
many excellent traits OF character
and stands high in the esteem OF all
who know her. The groom is a young
man who has been reared in Grenada
and for a number OF years has been
connected with the mechanical de-
partment of the SENTINEL, at present
occupying the position Of foreman.
He is a young man OF sterling worth
and of good habits and has a host OF
friends. The happy couple have the
hearty congratulations OF everyone
and it is our hope that life for them
will be a continuous honeymoon.
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-01-03
Card Of Thanks.

In the midst OF our great affliction
we desire to express to our friends our
deep appreciation for their loving
thoughtfulness toward us in the death
and burial of our dear little son. We
will never forget them for it. There
was nothing left undone which would
tend to tighten our grief and we can
but feebly express our thanks.
Very Gratefully,
Mr.. AND MRS. WILL D. SALMON.
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-01-03

Mr.. Armstead Halle, who has been a
salesman in McCaslin's Twentieth
Century Store since it's opening, re-
signed last week and returned to his
former home in Coffeeville, where he
accepts a position. Mr.. Halle is
son of Mr.. J. d. Halle, chancery clerk
of Yalobusha county, and is bright,
agreeable young man OF clean habits
and he made many friends during his
stay here.
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-01-03
Cash aud Cash Only.

All parties owing D. S. Watson &
Co. will please come forward and SET
tie their accounts at once. Begin
ming with the New Year all work
must be paid tor before it will be al
lowed to leave the shop. There will
be no exceptions made. Please do not
ask for credit as you will be positively
refused. Thanking you for past pat
ronage land soliciting continuance of
the same we are,
Yours Respectfully,
d. S. WATSON & Co..
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-01-03
A GOOD WOMAN DIES.

On Monday morning at ten O'Clock
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Garner breathed
her last at the home of her son, Mr..
w. w. Garner. She lacked but one
day Of being IS years of age. For
some time past she has been in failing
health and her death was expected.
In her demise a well-rounded, useful
life was finised and a familiar land
mark of this section was removed.
Though a native OF Alabama, when
about eight years OF age the deceased
came to Mississippi, her parents SET
tlfng in what is now Yalobusha
county. In l848 she was married,
her husband dying in 1873. The
mother of nine children, only four Of
whom are now living, her life was a
busy one and full Of good deeds.
Mrs. Garner was cOnsecrated,
consistent member OF the Baptist
church and was prepared to die. She
was noble, christian character,
whose example and influence was al
ways felt for good.
The funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon at the First Bap-
tist church, conducted by Rev. w.
Jas. Robinson, assisted by Revs. J. w.
Lee and J. G. Carothers. The remains
were laid to rest at the old ceme-
terry east of the railroad. The SENT1-
MEL extends it's sincere sympathy to
the bereaved relatives in their sorrow
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-01-03
CnAN6E-up At THE DEPOT.

In the general change-up of officials
in the Memphis territory OF the Illi-
nols Central Railroad a we'll deserved
promotion came to Mr.. A. S. Hurt,
who for the past thirteen years has
been ticket agent at Grenada. He
has succeeded to the place of city
ticket agent for the Y. & NJ. v. r. r.
at Vicksburg, Miss, and has already
gone there to enter upon his new du-
ties. While we regret to lose him as
a citizen, the SENTINEL rejoices to
see Mr.. Hurt advanced. He has been
a very careful and efficient official
since residing in Grenada and has al
ways proven himself worthy of the
confidence reposed in him. He is a
high-toned, honorable gentleman, a
true, loyal friend and is deservedly
popular. He is highly esteemed by all
who know him and leaves here with
the good wishes OF everybody for his
CODOluucU success.
Mr.. Neill Carothers has been ap-
pointed to succeed Mr.. Hurt. He has
been night clerk at the station for
some time and his promotion is just
recognition of worth and merit. It
meets with popular appreciation and
his numerous friends congratulate
him.
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-01-03

Mrs. NJ. c.. Marshall, OF St. Louis,
was the guest of: friends in Grenada
this week. She was formerly Miss
Cora Cross and was for a number of
years 4 member OF the Grenada Col
lege faculty. She is an elegant and
cultured lady and has lots OF friends
here who were glad to see her.
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-01-03

Rev. J. II. Countiss came down from
Oxford on Monday and returned Tues
day evening, carrying his wife and
daughter with him.
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-01-03
I. G. r.. II. TIME TABLE.

TRAINS GOING NORTH.
Chicago, Louisville & Cincinnati, via Gre
NADIA and Memphis.
NO.2-Fast Mail leaves. 100 a. m.
No. 4-ChicaVO Limited leaves. ..... $3.50 p. N.
No. 152-Memphi and Grenada Lo-
cal Passenger leaves.... ...... I: 80 p. n.
1oe-Grenada and Memphis Ac-
cOmmOdattOn leaves ..4:25 a. M.
196-Local Fr't from Grenada to
Memphis leaves. ....7:iD a. M.
To Chicago via Water Valley.
No. 6-Northern Express leaves. $500 a. m.
No. A-Fast Express lea YES. .6:e6 p. n.
No. 96-Local Fr't to Water Valley
leaves....... ..1:sO p. n''
TRAINS GOING SOUTH.
From Chicago. Louisville & Cincinnati, via
Memphis and Grenada.
No.1-Fast Mail leaves. ~; 49,: 100 a. m .
No. lq5-I.ocal Fr't from Memphis
to Grenada "--'vas... " ..5:225 D. m.
No. 1o5-Memphts and Grenada Ac-
cOmmOdation arrives. 10:O6 p. m
Trains south, via Water Valley to Grenada.
No. 5-Southern Express leaves. 1885 p. nj.
No. 23-Fast Express leaves .12:0 a. m
No 97-Local Fr't from Water Val
ley to Canton. V:5O N m {.
yam. v.R.R.
Grenada 4 Greenwood Branch.
Grenada to Jackson. via Greenwood.
No. 3o5-Passenger. leave Grenada 6:35 a m.
No. 397-Mixed. leaves Grenada 200 p m.
Jackson to Grenada. via Greenwood.
No. 31Passenger arrive Grenada s:e0 pm.
No. :9S-Mixed. arrives Grenada 9:)5 am.
Trains run daily
is. HURT. Ticket Agent.
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-01-03

Mr.. b: T. Eubanks has resigned his
position with the Postal Telegraph Co.
and will leave in few days for Canton
to accept a place as manager OF the
brokerage office of Morehead Randolph
Co., in that place. During his resi-
dence in Grenada he has made a host
of friends, all OF whom wish him we'll
in his new home.
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-01-03

The 17-month-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. J. NJ. Denman died on Dec
ember 26th after several days illness
with fever. Everybody deeply SYM
pathizes with the fond parents in the
loss Of their beloved little daughter.
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-01-03

Mr.. J. ID. Cameron and wife, OF
Como, Mrs. 4. l. Ellis, OF Sardis, and
Mrs. Morrison, of Coffeeville, were
among the guests from a distance at
tending Miss Wyatt's marriage the
first of the week.
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-01-03

For q bad taste IN mouth take q few
doses of Chamberlain s Stomach and
Liver Tablets. Price 25 cents. war
ranted to cure. For sale by Second
Glass Drug Store.
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-01-03

Mr.. E. A. Meaders, Jr., who is &C.
cupying an important place in the
public schools OF McComb City, is
spending his holiday vacation in Gre
NADIA. His many friends will be glad
to learn that he is doing very we'll in
his work OF training the young idea.
or course prof" Meaders found very
apt pupils in the first lesson, especial
ly among the girls.
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-01-03

Mrs. A. Fregoe and daughter, Miss
Clarice, OF Woman 5 College at Oxford,
were the guests Of Mrs. r.. Horton
Christmas week.
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-01-03
A Good Remedy.

Gregory's Antiseptic Healing OH.
No better preparation. Sold by T. G.
Freeman at his store on College street.
Grenada, Miss. Jan sat.