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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-27
MARVELLOUS RECORD OF PROGRESS
The Census Shows That i'm the Decade I8oO-IOOo Only
One Other American Commonwealth Went For
ward as Rapidly as North Carolina.
BY Clarence H. Poe, Raleigh.

No matter, which has come TO my no.
tice for years past, has done more to
deepen my State pride and to strengthen
my confidence in North Cardinals future
than the story of progress revealed by a
careful study of census statistics which
l undertook some weeks ago. AS request
ed by yourself and DIR. McIver, l now
give a mere outline of what have al
ready published in more elaborate FORM
Here, in brief is the record as shown by
the official census figures:
In 1890 North Carolina was sixteenth in
rank in population; in 1900 she was fiji
teenth.
In 1890 North Carolina ranked twenty
third in gross value of agricultural pro-
ducts; in 1900 she was twentieth.
In 1890 North Carolina ranked thirty
first in gross value of agricultural pro-
ducts; in 1900 she was twenty-eighth.
In other words, during the decade we
forged forward one point in population,
three points in agriculture and three
points in manufactures total net gain
of seven points in rank among the States.
No other Southern State made such a
record. In fact, if we are to accept the
criterion of progress with which we start
ed out-that Of gain in rank among the
States in population, gross value of agri-
cultural products and gre value of manu-
featured products-it appears that North
Carolina is not only the most progressive
Southern State, but the most progressive
old State, North or South.
In proof of this, 1 have gone over the
census reports to get rating in pro-
gressiveness for each Commonwealth and
have been as much pleased as astonished
to find that North Cardinals net gain OF
seven points in rank was equalled by no
old State, North, South or West. and by
but one new State, Montana with net
gain of II points,, and that wonderful
new territory, Oklahoma with net gain
of 50 points.
THE RELATIVE RANK OF STATES
AND TERRITORIES.
Let us see considering together the
three divlslons-population manufactures
and agrlculture-and giving each State
credit for the number of points gained in
one or more divisions less the number of
points lost, II any, in any division, it de-
velops that the following States ranked
higher IN 1900 than in 1890, by the num-
Der OF points mentioned:
Arizona 4, Colorado 2, Indiana 8, Iowa
2, LOUISIANA 3, Minnesota 4, Missouri
Montana IL, Nebraska 6, North Caro-
lima Z, North Dakota 6, Ohio /. Okla.
bona 30. South Carolina 1. South Da-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-27

until good school with good equipment,
affording the means for a good, practical
education, shall be within the reach of
every child of school age in our State.
North Carolinians have made up their
minds to give their children an equal
chance in life with the children of their
sister States and of the other countries
of the world They have way of do
ing what they determine to do and they
are rapidly finding way to do this.
j. Y JOINER
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-27

kota 1, Texas 3, Virginia 2, Washington 8,
West Virginia 5, Wisconsin 4.
The following States held exactly the
same general rank in 1900 as in 1890:
Kansas, Kentucky, Tennessee.
The following States declined in popu-
lation, agriculture or manufactures dur
ing the decade, so that their general rank
was lower in 1900 than in 1890, by the
number of points given. l will indicate
by letter P, A and M in what division,
the decline occurred: Alabama, P A NJ, s.;
Arkansas, P A M, 8; California, A, g.;
Connecticut, A, 6; Delaware, P A M, IA;
District of Columbia, P A M, 8; Florida
M. s. Georgia, A NJ A.; Idaho, NJ,
8; Illinois, A, 1; Maine, A NJ T; Indiana,
A, 1; Massachusetts, p NJ, 6; Michigan, A
M, 4; Mississippi, A M, 5; Nevada, P A
M, IS; New Hampshire, P A M, II; New
Jersey. P A, 3; New Mexico, P M, 4;
New York, A, 2; Oregon, NJ, 6; Pennsyl-
wanna, n, 3; Rhode Island, A, T. Utah, P
M, 81 Vermont, p A, 6; Wyoming, p
NJ, Z
JUST HOW NORTH CAROLINA
GAINED.
The reader may wish to know by this
time just how far North Carolina exceed
ed not only her 1890 rank but her 1890 re-
cord. Here are the figures:
In 1890 our population was 1,617, 947; in
1900 it was 1,893S10
In 1890 the gross value of our agricul
tural products was $50,O70, $50; in 1900 ii
was SIS, 309 ,63S-nearly doubled in ten
years.
In 1890 the gross value of our manufac
tured products was $4O,375, 450; in 1900 il
was $94, 919, 66S-more than doubled in ten
years.
In 1890 the per capital value of our
agricultural products was $51; in 1900 SAT
In 1890 the per capita value of our
manufactured products was $25; in 1900
$50.
WHAT 1T ALL MEANS.
Let us not overlook the plain teaching
of these figures. They indicate unmis-
takably that North Carolina is forging
more rapidly to the front than any other
old State; that it is new country, or
at any rate, a country with new con
seriousness of power and new realization
of unused resources that is sending ii
forward with more rapid strides toward
the top than any other State east of the
Rockies is taking.
1t has long been said that North Caro-
lima is a good State to move from" The
verdict of the census is that it is now
one Of the best States in the Union to
move to.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-27
EVERYBODY INVITED.

No special invitations have been
sent by the Reunion Association
but all natives, in or out of the
State. are hereby especially invit-
ed. and literature will be sent any
one on request.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-27

To the man who left North Carolina
years ago it is well worth trip across
the Continent to see the progress than
has been made in his native State
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-09-27

All roads will lead to North Carolina in
October and q special rate is offered on
all Of them 1t is up to the absent Tar
Heel to check his baggage.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-05
School Board Meets.

The school board met in reg.
ular session Tuesday afternoon
and transacted routine business
and--school teachers are no
more fond OF discounting their
warrants than you are to have
your note protested. In either
case it means a loss and to the
school teacher a loss caused by
an indifferent County Collector,
one who was not born-to the
place-but who through an
error or oversight of the people
was elected to fill vital posi-.
tion of trust and has failed,
woefully failed.
The school board will ask the
County Court to rectify the
error as tar as possible, by
sending to one of the Monroe
City banks next fall, the Mon.
roe and Indian Creek township
tax lists for collection.
Bah, it makes one weary tc
see schools tied up when money
is going begging to be used,
and no one to legally receipt
for same.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-05
Indian Creek.

We love Indian Creek. bu t
Great Scott. how Indian Creek
does love the mud. A chain is
no stronger than it's weakest
link, and the gravel road to l.
G. for Que mile is linkless. Not
even pretense of gravel.
Isn't there just one man down
on that road with snap enough
to say: Come bows, that miss :
ing link is worse than Darwins,
for it is more expensive, come
follow me for One Weeks Work
and then every link in that
chain will be solid. strong
enough to carry any Load we
may want to haul, and besides
we can spark our wives and
sweethearts without having
mud splashed into our mouths
IN the cold weather and dust ir
our eyes in the hot weather.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-05
Bloody Kansas.

Topeka, Kans. January 90
A resolution was introduced in
the legislature today to amend
the election laws so as to eX.
clude all negroes from voting
and to require all foreign born
people to become naturalized
before voting. There is much
sentiment in favor of the reso.
luton, and it will cause a hard
contest.-Bloody Kansas that
at one time offered negro set.
tiers from the south a gray
mule and 40 acres of land is
shooting the chutes from the
highIpinnacle of 10th position
to that of 22nd among the gal
axy of states and to the dis
frauchisement of their colored
brother that they fought bled
and died for. That is further
than even Mississippi has gone
or tried to go.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-05
Entertained.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Green
entertained some thirty.si of
their friends at euchre Tuesday
evening. On account of the
condition Iof the roads they
went out IN an excursion wagon
and to say a hay ride of young
folks would not be in it with
that of guests is putting it
mildly.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-05
HEARED BY
The Man On The Street. A kick That
Could And Should Be Helped.

In the postoffice was well
dressed farmer who resides in
the city. Another farmer was
there who was really better
dressed wearing more eXpen.
sive clothing than the first
one spoken of, but, Oh, my.
wasn't he d sight? Clothing
not only muddy, but ought to
have been thoroughly brushed
before the mud got on them.
Approaching the clean man
he asked: How can you fellers
in town wear such good cloths?
The question brought la smile
to the face of No. l and caused
the man on the street to smile
twice, for he knew that the
muddy man owned from five to
six hundred acres of land, herd S
of cattle, a fine jhome, fancy
horses ard jacks and Muddy
Roads.
For several years his daugh. g..
ters have driven over those
muddy roads 10 school and you
can bank on it, those very same
roads caused their-his-dry
goods bills to be three times
what they would have been If.
their papa had not have been
satisfied with Mud Roads,
Roads that have ruined their
clothes, his clothes and clothes
of his neighbors. Mud Roads
that have peeled the paint of
of the many fancy traps that he
bought for the daughters he
idolizes.
Mud Roads that al times have
cost MIN many a dollar becaus
of faulty delivery of cattle and
hogs when prices we're right.
Mud Roads that have cause
him to say big D many d
time.
He could we'll afford to bnild
one Q) mile of road running
from the north side of farm
down to his lovely home. He
could we'll afford to take the
lead and get his neighbors tC
help build a good solid road tC
the east line of the city.
1t would save all the things
referred and last but not least
enhance the value of his far II
. at least IS per acre.
: But suffering Moses, Ions
l how long?
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-05
Card of Thanks.

To my kind neighbors and
friends who so kindly rendered
me assistance during the recent
illness and death of my wife, 1
desire to extend my grateful
thanks. Let me assure you that
your kindness will never be
forgotten.
OSCAR 3. MICHAEL.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-05
Read II.

All school teachers, all stud
ents ought to read "Why The
U. S. Government Failed to try
President Jefferson Davis for
Treason" which will be found
in another column. It will he
an eye opener for many.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-05

The bill to establish a whip
ping post for petit offenses, in
troduced in the legislature,
should become a law. If whip.
ping was the penalty it would
not often be used, as one or two
examples would be enough.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-05
On The Burlington,

A few days since. a section
boss sent in an order for sup
plies to the new supply master,
which read; Dear sur, pleas
send me 1 keg of spikes, 9
mauls, 2 picks. Yours Truly
Jim Jones and 9 maui handles.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-05

DR.. B. G.. Dysart, member of
the State Board of Health. ha S
appointed me secretary of the
County Board prior to an or.
ganization, and requested me to
notify each Doctor in the Coun
ty OF Monroe TO meet at Court
House in Paris February 18th, l
p. m, for the purpose of organ
izing County Medical Society
to cooperate with State Board
and Society. The Doctors of
the County will please remem.
Der the date and attend this
important meeting.
S. M. BROWN. Sec. Pro.
9 70
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-05
THE ROSY HILL
Of MatrimOny Climbed Hand in Hand By
Three Couples.

Three Couples.
Of all the pretty weddings at
st. Stephens church. that of
Tuesday, 800 p. m. was one of
the prettiest. It not only uni
ted two fond hearts, two of the
leading young people of Indian
Creek township, but two of the
Oldest and most Influential fam.
lilies of the county.
At the appointed hour, the
pretty calm, collected bride to-
be and the groom to.be, with
the tidgets, attended by their
best friends Wesley Carrico and
Miss Anna Hardesty. as we'll as
host of relatives and friends,
arrived at the quiet country
Kirk, where Felix Carrico and
MISS Mary Hagau were made
one for life, by Rev. Father j.
Lyon.
The handsome bride was
gowned in old rose trimmed In
white and the brides maid in
light gray trimmed like the
brides.
The illness of "a sister of the
bride forbade a general round
of bridal festivities.
The young peop'e were raised
near this city and have the
kindest wishes and highest re-
CARDS of an unusually large
number of people.
Tewell-FowIer.
Wedding parties grow quite
numerous just before Lent, and
the young people concluded to
wind up their courtships of the
summer and fall so as not to
have the season of ashes break.
ing into their pleasant evenings.
Robert Tewell and Miss Min
ME Fowler had reached that
stage of lites game so We'd
nesdy morning at 7:3O they hied
themselves to the Holy Rosary
church where Rev. Father D. F.
Sullivan awaited them and made
them one.
The bride was quite lovely
and Bob thought loveable in
pretty steel gray gown trimmed
in white. Her brides maid wore
a brown trimmed like that of
the bride, while the groom and
groomsman, his brother. Char
ley wore the conventional black.
After the ceremony the bridal
party took the train for Quincy.
The young people were raised
west of the city where they
stand high as good people, may
lifes lane be pleasant journey
for them.
Schmidt Grimm.
Married-Mr John Q Schmidt
and Miss Cora F. Grimm of near
Warren were united III marriage
Wednesday February 4th at
high noon by William Galloway
A. ,.o.Ao. -c ,N~o,, D.-G:-A
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-05
Business Increasing.

The five R. F. DIS. out of this
city have done the following
business for the mont h of jan
uary:
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-05
Mud Roads

If you were to ask Tom Lee
if it was muddy down by Ely
he would say: Well, Monday 1
started 10 Monroe in a buggy
and the team broke the doubl e
tree, so I had TO take the back
track and come up on the train.
Yes, dirt roads are glorious
things to have. Just like the
leaky roofs in Arkansas.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-05
ABOUT THE CHURCHES.
interesting News Concerning the Differ
ent Denominations.

Rev. II. A. Clagett was a Wis
itor in the City of Flowers,
Friday
g3Rev. e. Gill has been offered
the pastorate of the East Bap-
tist Church at Louisville, KY
The church raised their offer to
$4,000 and it is thought he will
accept. Later, he has accept
ed.
Rev. H. McClintic, of Shelbi.
ma, has been the guest of his
nephew, Jasper McClintic.
Father D. w. Kendrick, pas
tor of st. Vincent de Paul's
Church, Ninth and Park avenue
fell from moving train in El
Paso, Texas, Saturday morning
and was almost instantly kill.
ed.
News of FIR. Hendricks deaf b
was received in telegram to one
of the other priests at st. Vim
cents.
Father Kendrick was return
ing from Los Angeles. Cal,
where he had been sent or
special church business. He
had stopped at Ell Paso to visit
his niece at that place.
Father Kendrick was born il
Ireland. Aug. 10, 1888. He came
to this country when boy, anG
was educated at Niagara Uni
versity, N. Y. His theological
studies were begun at st
Mary's Seminary, and compiet
ed at Perryville, Mo. Fathe
Kendrick was ordained to tn,
priesthood at st. Vincen. Sem
mary. st. Louis, in 1868 b,
Archbishop Kenrick.
Rev. R. L. Colborn, pastor o
the Baptist church of this cit,
and Rev. Galloway of tn
Grace Baptist church, Monro
City, will conduct a protracte' e.
meeting at the Baptist church
this city, beginning Monda
Feb. End. All are invited t
attend.-Stontsville Banner.
The Methodist Church @
Monroe City will have pip
organ, The ladies will rails
the money, as sual.-Appeal
Rev. [. W. Read, of Monro
City, will deliver free lectu1
at the Baptist church in thi
place Friday night Februar
90. His subject will be "Spec
tacles. Madison Times.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-05
Band Re.OrganiLed.

The Monroe City Band boys
held meeting Monday night
and re organized. The band
members at present, are: w.
Emmet Yowell, E. Fink, @.
Fink, Tip Marshall. Harry
Jarman, Henry Kendrick, Shell
by Rutledge, Elmer Evans, and
Eugene Montgomery. Three
more gentlemen will become
members later. Prof, Buttz. of
Quincy will be the musical in
structor. The boys played
good music last season and we
believe that we are safe in say
ing; it will be better this.
Try Ground Oil Cake for yoaF
N
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-05

These finicky people who are
all the time talking about 60
ing backward and barbarism,
simply have not had this class
of criminals to deal with. Any
one who has. has long since
gotten over their squeamish-
ness on this score. 1t is the
only effective method to deal
with them. -Moberly Democrat
Remember the masque ball
the 18th. 1t will be the swell
affair of the kind this season.
There will be fun enough ther e
to keep you in good humor
for six months, and possibly
just the girl that YOU are look
ing for.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-05

James Settle was business
visitor in the Bluff City Mon.
day.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-05

The Monroe City DEMOCRAT
man, who has evidently had his
patent feathers" soiled by
walking on uncleau sidewalks,
thinks that if widows can clean
their side walks that men ought
to clean theirs, from which 1t
would appear that the widows
in Monroe are Industrious and
some Of the men constitution
ally tired.--Brookfield Gazette.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-05

Mrs. Joseph G. Gray has been
v listing relativesat Lakenan.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-05
PRESBYTERIAN.

Rev. Clagett will fill appoint
ments at Pee Dee school house
so the only services will be th e
Sunday School at 9:45 a. m.
FIRST BAPTIST.
Regular services Sunday by
the Pastor.
ST.. JUDE.
The topic Friday night is the
Forgiveness of Sins"
Regular services Sunday
morning and evening.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-05

Rolla Marshal. Joe McCiintic,
John A. Kizer, Ed Day, Rufe
Christian, j. B. Thomas, John
Kincaid, H. W. Lilly and Il. F.
Bottorff we're business visitors
in the City of Flowers. Mon
day.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-05

The Brookfield Budget, one
of our brightest and best ex.
changes celebrated its Sth
birthday Friday. May the
maiden have many more bright
ones.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-05

Mrs. James McReynolds, of
Lewis County, has been the
guest of her brother.in.law,
Rev. M. L. McReynolds.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-05
Schmidt Grimm.

Married-Mr John Q Schmidt
and Miss Cora F. Grimm of near
Warren were united III marriage
Wednesday February 4th at
high noon by William Galloway
the pastor of Grace Baptist
church.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-05

We understand that Collector
Crow thinks "some fools are
trying to roast me-" He is off
his base in that respect as badly
as he is off as a Collector. 1t
is the Hoky Poky Collector and
not Grow that the people of
two thirds of the county are
roasting. The DEMOCRAT was
only speaking the tender gentle
thoughts of about one third of
the people. No, we don't eat
Grow and the people won't want
any more Crow Collectors.
The children of the L. II. L.
will please remember the meet,
ing of that body on next Sun.
day, Feb. 8, at :the Methodist
church.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-05
METHODIST.

Sunday School. 9:45 A. M.
Preaching, II A. M & z P. M.
Prayer Meeting Wednesday,
z p. M.
Epworth League, 1 Sunday,
,6:15 p. M.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-05

Try Ground Oil Cake for yoaF
Horses and le.-Wo9D
Bros.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1903-11-05
Tho SECTIONS Of 1908.

No. Of 90 10 ths yer Immediately pro
cedins . presiieniisi election wss the 10
lerest 10 the state csovssses ercster than
Il ~ 10 1903 Cover ore we're elected 10
Mssscbu. stts Rsoje Island. Muylsnd,
0iio, Ioss. Kss,uety ard Mississippi
Elections for minor state III SCI, slso took
place 10 . fe' other states Then there
sss the contest Tor mayor sbd other en-
Gers 10 Nav Ynk city. which aroused sven
ore interes, 10 the country 81 large then
The canvass 10 coy Of the states. 10 sew
sssi OF the si.tss 0aio and Maryland
smoog othars issislslor,r we're chosen
which will cleo, U lifted Si.tss senator's
Nss York CITY slecls Mcclellan. Tam.
IN sny candidate for Mayor. and oil the
other Stale { I'll ,ers BY plurality Of over
SO. 900. tbs other cities ere divided, Al.
bsny going Republican aud Troy Democrs
ito By small plursli,ies. The New York
Legislature will be Republican BY 90 10 :
oes.ed m.jorisy.
10 Massachusetts there vss close con-
test, the Democrats having very popular
candidate for Governor snd they made .
bot oirssss bot be vas beaten by . good
m, ni'y.
la OHIO the Republican candidate for
Governor vas elected By over 100. 900 ms
jority sud the R,publicsDs have . good
usjnriiy 10 the Legislature which ensures
The reelection OF Ssnstor Hsnps.
Psnnsylvsnis eisss its ususl R,publicsn
n j,,liiss snd the legislature 10 New Jer.
soy will bs safely R,publIcsn.
LOSE hes gone Republican bys hesvy
u.iori J, bu, retur0s do not give 6sures
enough 10 tell how great 1t may be.
There VS. . close contest 10 Rbcde 10
land vbich vent Democratic u the last
election. Tho Democrats will have ths
Governor BY . small mriority and the Re
publicsns the other state tfioers and the
Legislature.
10 Maryland there VS. bot contest enc
the result will be close With the probsbil
ity thst the Democrats will viu. A very
IMPLICATED ballot vss used for the pur
poss Of vitisting the negro vote. end II 10
olsimsd that over 10000 will be thrown
out % defective, II stso msde,los count
log so thst returns we're delayed.
In Kentucky there vs smother close
Hsht but the Democrats have Won BY >
small majority. Mississippi goes Domo
cratic. there being 20 opposition.
The results a whole shows that there
hss been no landslide 10 either direction.
II beng IN "a yesr the vote vas light
e1cspt where there vss loo,l contest
Some Of the papers cl'im .hst the TEN.
many victory 10 Nes Y RI city insurss
Clevslsnd's uomiussion for President bat
this 10 not d oil certain.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1903-11-05
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