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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-08-07

sed at the bar associations of nearly
every state, and by those Of some for
eign countries. The question to be
considered is whether the llberality
of the laws do not work an injury on
the persons who seek to be divorced,
we'll as whether the Jurisprudence
of the country is not %defrauded. The
advocates of liberal divorce laws have
waged a relentless warfare against the.
crowd who c%ontended for divorce on
biblical grounds only. There is
reason on both sides. The marriage
relation is not only a contract be.
tween the parties, but between them
on the one side and the public on the
other. If no one but the parties
themselves we're concerned, the rela-
ton could be terminated at any time.
But the public is concerned morally,
and for this reaso holds a restraining
hand on the parties. Inasmuch,
then, as the public is concerned NOR
ally, the restraint should be so used
that it would best serve the moral
purpose. If that be by a liberal law,
that is the best curse. 1t is an old
saying that marriages are made in
heaven, but it would seem that a
large number are planned by the
devil. But it is certain that where
the parties are united by the holy in
%1uences of a devoted love, all the
divorce courts from Maine to Oregon
would have no more attractions for
them than cold water has for a pure
Kentucky gentleman. Where such
an influence does not exist, it is a
serious question whether it is best to
permit the parties to be separated by
al easy process, or compel them to
remain husband and wife, and not
only live a life that would give Mil
ton points on Hades, but. one of grow
cling lust and adultry. When hus-
band and wife live together without
love, they are living in the most de-
based adultry, and so far as they are
concerned, in a state from which a
savage would shrink. Would it not
be better, then, to permit them to be
legally separated Would not the
children be better when removed from
the evil influences that surround them
in an unhappy homer If such be
true, are not reasonably liberal
divorce laws better for the public
morals, than those of the blue law
statutes of Massachusetts Then, to
reach this end, it will be necessary
for courts in several states in this
country, and the English court, to
change the trend of their decisions
and hold divorces granted in the Da-
kotas, New Jersey, an other liberal
states valid. We had always thought
that by the principle Of comfy. if
nothing 1nure, the decisions OF the
courts of n state or country, would
be held valid in an other when not in
direct conflict with the laws of the
latter. That on a matter of strength
they would be bound. If this course
is not pursued, there will soon be a
merry lot Of legal questions before the
country from the South Dakota
divorce mill.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-08-07

The press dispatches announce q
barbarously horrible punishment in
hicted on a progressive Chinese
journalist because Of his reform
ideas, and progressive methods. We
have been so long accustomed to look
ing at China as the home of half.
witted celestlals that we fail to note
the fact that it is now the battle
ground Of reformation. That within
the shadows Of the heather pagodas
is being fought the greatest fight Of
enlightment and civilization against
ignorance and barbarism the world
has ever seen. When Alexander tho
Great landed with his legions on the
banks of the Indus and Ganges, he
found practically the same condition
of national and social affairs that
were witnessed by the allied armies
on their march to Pekin. China has
not advanced a hundred years as
measured by Occidental nations, in
the last two thousand years. The
same customs, the same laws, the
same government has practically
existed during all these intervening
centuries. The only change is where
the progressive foreigner has pushed
into the forbidden land. Time and
Ignorance have bound it's people un-
alterably to the traditions of the
country. AS a result, they resist the
attempts of the foreigners to change
them, and when one of their own peo-
pie so far, as they think, forgets the
religion Of their gods as to openly adj
vocate a reform, and a doing away of
the old time customs, they deem him to
be not only a traitor to their country,
but to their religion. The journalist
who was fiayed to death, was one of
this class, and while western people
look with horror upon this method Of
inficting the death penalty, especially
for such a crime, it must be bourn in
mind that at his trial he openly boast
ed that he had advised the killing of
the reigning house in order to be rid
of them. That was the real crime for
which he was punished, and in giving
Judgment on this it would be we'll to
remember that after the brutal killing
of President Mckinley the patriotic
people Of this country demanded a
law for the punishment of such char
acters as openly advocate such deeds.
China is not equal to our standard of
patriotism, but we can hardly endorse
such anachistic methods of reforma-
ton sven in China. But that country
will come out of the SUI erstitions of
the past and in time will be one of,
if not the leading nation in the east,
not v excepting Japan.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-08-07
COUNCIL
DOINGS

The city council met in regular
session Monday evening. The usual
bills were allowed, the scalping knife
being applied in a slight degree in a
few instances.
The plumbers license bond of H.
M. Willlamson~was approved.
Jules Lambert was appointed pound
master, and henceforth stock found
running at large within the city will
be promptly taken care of.
The proposition of city engineer
Corridor to make a survey of sewer
connections at s. each was rejected.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-08-07

The Gopher pest is a serious matter
with the farmers in this state, es-
pecially this year when their ravages
have been greater than for many years
because of the drouth, the animals
Q ating the grain for the moisture pro-
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-08-07

The Editor OF the Grand Forks
Plaindealer has annouced his candi-
dates for president and vice president
on the Democratic ticket next year.
He has done as much as the party can
do.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-19
KILL IT QUICK.

A bill has been introduced in the Leg
islature to repeal the law against giving
free passes as it applies to State officers.
The thing to do with that bill is to
Kill it quick State officers ought not to
owe obligations to any railroads, they
ought to accept courtesies from none,
they ought to pay their way when they
ride like other folks The free pass
method of bribery or silence has been
put under ban in North Carolina Let
il stay there. and let public officers who
take passes and thereby come under OBJ
legations to railroads be known as break
ers of the law they have sworn to main
tain.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-19
SAUCE FOR THE GOOSE Is SAUCE
FOR TIE GANDER.

That was delegation of splendid bust
before the Senate Railroad Committee
yesterday in support of the Pharr bill.
They spoke sensibly, briefly, TO the point,
and backed up their argument with facts
that were worth more than hund led
orations. And when they finished, the
committee reported the bill favorably
without dissenting voice. 1t ought to
pass the Legislature by reclamation.
Under the rules of the North Caro-
lima Car Association ian adjunct OF the
railroads) a shipper is required to pay
81 a day for every day that he fails
to unload car assigned to him. There
is good reason why such penalty ought
to be imposed for the railroads need
their cars and must have them. But
the gander. The shippers, who lose
money and custom by reason of tho fail
Cre to deliver their freight on time,
ought to be protected against such loss.
1t is to remedy this that SENATOR Pharr
has introduced his bill to add two sec
tions TO the Corporation Commission
law 1t is a perfectly proper regula-
tion and will remedy crying evil.
The manufacturers and business men
In North Carolina have right to prompt
delivery of freight and they do we'll to
present their demands to the Legislature.
The Legislature will do we'll to afford
the remedy provided in the Pharr bill.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-19
CAROLINA AND NORTHWESTERN,
Hearing Before Railroad Committee on Cues
ton of Building Through Lenoir

The House Committee on Railroads
yesterday afternoon took up Mr.. New
lands bill to amend the charter of the
Carolina. and Northwestern Railroad SO
that it shall go to the town of Lenoir,
and not run around it,
Mr.. Newland explained that the bill
was introduced by him at the request of
the citizens of his town of Lenoir. That
road was chartered to run from Ches-
ter, S. c.. to the Tennessee line via Le-
noir. AS it was, the road passed by Lee
roir, about three miles away from the
town, which was on spur from the
main line. The object of the bill was
to compel the company to build the main
line through Lenoir.
Mr.. VIM A. Barber, of New York, pres
.dent of the company, addressed the
committee in opposition to the bill. He
said they were trying to build from Le-
noir to the Tennessee line, and they did
not wish the additional expense Of al
tering the main line so that it should
touch Lenoir
They had already spent about 800, 900,
and the purposed extension through Cald-
well county would cost something like
$500, 900.
After quite lengthy discussion OF Jhe
whole matter, the committee decided to
defer the bill for further consideration.
The bill to compel railroad companies
to pay additional for work of agents
and operators longer than twelve hours
day will be reported unfavorably. The
bill also required agents and operators
to be examined IS to uneir capabilities
before they could be employed.
Other gentlemen representing the Car
olina and Northwestern Railroad, be-
sides Mr.. Barber, were l.. T. Nichols,
general manager, Chester, S. c.; f. F.
Reid, traffic manager, Chester, S. c.; j.
R. Erwin, chief engineer, Lenoir, N. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-19
Judges Should be on Time at Court.

To the Editor: Will you kindly pub
lish the following: / notice it is sug-
gested by one of the Superior court
judges that the Legislature pass an act
for the purpose of limiting the argument
of counsel IN certain causes. and giving
the judges more discretionary power than
they at present have, it being gut on the
ground that too much time is taken up
by the lawyers in the trial of actions.
/ hope this matter viii be carefully
considered by the representatives of the
people, as it is another evidence of the
tending of the time to concentrate all
power in the hands of the few The
judges already have too much power
if they would all go to the places where
they are to hold court--be there on Mon
day at nine o'clock and do their full
duty until the end of the time there will
be no reason to complain at the time
consumed by attorneys in presenting
their case. Very truly yours
LAWRENCE WAKEFIELD.
Lenoir, n c., Feb. 18th, 1908.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-19
SUIT SETTLED.

In its issued of "Wednesday, July -.
1899, this paper made charges of cruelty
to the convicts under him against Mr..
e. l.. Summerell. of Northampton, who
was then supervisors of the Northampton
State farm.
For these charges Mr.. Summercll
brought suit against the editor of this
paper and the News and Observer Pub
fishing Company This suit has now
been compromised and settled and We do
now withdraw all charges heretofore
made in the columns of the News and
Observer against Mr. Summerell and re-
greet their publication.
These charges, when made, were based
upon reports which then appeared to be
correct, but which we are now advised
by leading and prominent gentlemen of
Northampton county were incorrect and
unjust to Mr. Summerell.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-19
THE TIME TO ACT.

Thousands and tens of thousands of
good men and women in North Caro-
lima are praying today that the State
Senate may have the wisdom to pass
the London bill. The members of this
Senate will never have another oppor-
tunity to do so great thing for the bet
torment of their State
The eyes Of the whole people are
turned to Raleigh in confidence that the
petitions will be answered by the passage
of the London bill.
The time has come to act May the
Senate act with the wisdom that will
bless the whole State!
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-19
WHAT SHALL WE DO WITH THE
NEGRO?

Washington Post.
Secretary Root asks: What shall we
d. with the negro? We answer: Let
him alone,'
The negro is free. He has the oppor-
tunity to acquire independence, to make
himself a respected member of society,
to hasten or delay his own development
Just as the average white man has. He
receives an education, such as it is, al
most entirely at tffTeseXpense of the white
taxpayer. and, in the South, at least, he
can always obtain employment. 1t lies
with him to work out his own destiny, to
make of himself a useful citizen, and to
rear his family in righteousness and de-
cercy. Why need our statesmen concern
themselves over the feverish complaints
of a handful of impudent agitators de-
handing that to which they are not en-
titled and which white men of similar
condition and equipment would not dream
OF asking for? There are thousands of
well-to-do colored men in the South who
could inform these anxious gentlemen
that the negro is not helped but injured
by this everlasting cutlery.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-19
A MORNING TONIC.
(Dean Farrar.)

There is yet harder and higher hero
ism-to live well in the quiet routine of
life: to fill a little space because God
wills it; to go on cheerfully with a petty
round of little duties, little occasions;
TO accept unmurmuringIy low position;
smile for the joys of others when the
his aching; to Danish all ambition.
wde and all restlessness in a single
for our Saviours work He who
- this for lifetime is a greater hero
than he who for one hour storms a
breach or for one day rushes undaunted
in the flaming front of shot and shell.
His works will follow him. He may not
be hero to the world, but he is one of
Gods heroes; and. though the builders
OF Nineveh and Babylon be forgotten and
unknown, his memory shall live and be
blessed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-19
Spirit of the Press.
TOO LONG A MARCH IN SUCH
WEATHER UNDER SUCH CON-
OPTIONS.

Mcdowell Democrat.
In the minds of those who heard the
testimony before the legislative commit
tee on Tuesday relating to the removal
of the convicts from Mitchell county
there could be but one conclusion and
that is that the march of those cpnvicts
was too much for one day-in such
weather and under such conditions
While no specific acts of cruelty or any
extreme heartlessness were shown on the
part of those in charge, as individuals,
yet it remains that the cruelty did exist
in forcing so many of these poor crea-
lures, burdened, as they were, with chains
dragging in the mud, and other burdens
of blankets and boxes, etc, for so ding
a distance in such weather, from day
light till dark, with one rest of thirty
minutes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-19
ROcKEFELLEk PARTY EN- ROUTE.
The Labor Unions Want a Representative
Elected in May.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Asheville, n, c., Feb. 1S-In John d.
Rockefeller party now en- route to Ashe-
Vile are John D, Rockefeller and Mrs
Rockefeller. Mrs John d. Rockefeller,
Jr., Miss Spellman, of Cleveland, sister
of Mrs. Rockefeller, Mr.. Bigger, family
physician, and Mrs. Bigger.
The party left New York Monday night
and are travelling in two private cars.
Mr.. and Mrs. John d. Rockefeller. Jr.,
are in George Gould's private car Allan
ia Other members of the party are in
private car "Gascony." The Rockefellers
have engaged rooms at the Battery Park
Hotel and are expected to arrive Friday.
A petition for a compulsory education
bill was forwarded today to State Senator
Charles A. Webb The petition contains
the signatures of hundreds of the leading
citizens of AsheVile. There seems to be
a strong sentiment favoring the bill and
it has practically met with no opposi-
ton
The first move in the municipal cleo
ton campaign was made last night at
Central Labor Union hall. where repre-
sentatives from all the unions in Ashe-
willie met to discuss city politics as they
affected organized labor. The expressed
sentiment was that only candidates or
men avowedly friendly to the unions
should be supported and that some rep
resentative of labor should be elected in
the election in May.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-19
FIERCE STORM AT LEXINGTON.
Long Distance Telephone Line--Library for
Nokomis Mile.
Especial to News and Observer)

Especial to News and Observer)
Lexington, N. c., Feb. 18.-One Of the
hardest storms that has visited this city
for years occurred last night. The ter
rifle wind stripped many trees of their
limbs and partially unroofed the Oneita
chair factaory. The heavy rainfall that
preceded the wind has swollen streams
in this vicinity to the highest water
marks reached in thirty Yeas.
The contract has been placed with Mr..
w L. Hardin, architect and contractor,
for the placing of a fire-proof vault in
the Davidson county court house here.
Tho structure will cost 81, 500 and is eX-
pccted to be completed by the middle of
April
Mr.. D. NJ Therrell of Atlanta. Ga,
representing the Bell Telephone Com
pany, was here today negotiating with
the Lexington Telephone Company look
ing to the connection of the local sy5-
TEN with the Bell Company's long dis
lance lines The local system will either
combine with the Bell people or else sell
out to them, in either event assuring to
Lexington the advantage of the long dis
tance line.
A library viii be established at the
NokomiS Cotton Mill.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-19
LOGIC A NUTSHELL

The best and shortest speech made in
the Legislature was made yesterday by
Senator Mitchell, of BERTHE The Jus
tiee bill, requiring an engineer to blow a
whistle if he saw a man walking on the
track, WAS under consideration. In an
nouncing his vote MIR. Mitchell said:
There is a statute in North Carolina re-
quiring an engineer to blow whistle if
a hog is seen on the track. l believe
the life of a human being is worth as
much as the life of hog. l can see no
reason why. if we require the engineer
to blow to give hog chance tor his
life. we should not also require the same
warning TO a man.
Where will you find better logic con-
densed into smaller compass?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-19
BURNED TO DEATH.
The Sad Fate of Miss Nancy Taylor at "a
Grange.

Especial to News and Observer.
LAGRANGE, n. c., Feb. 1S.-Miss Nancy
Taylor, daughter of Mr.. O. Taylor, a
prominent business man of LaGrange.
was burned TO death last night. She was
alone at her home reading by the stove.
Discovering that her clothing were on
fire, the young lady rushed out to give
the alarm. She was heard by another
young lady, who ran to her aid and sue
ceeded in eXtingushing the flames. She
fingered till 10 o'clock this morning when
she expired
Miss Taylor was very pious young
lady, member of the M. E. church
She was reading the Bible when the ac-
cdent occurred. She was about q years
Oh
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-19
Lenoir, N. G., Feb. 18th, 1908
WHILE THERE IS LIFE THERE IS
HOPE.

1 was afflicted with catarrh; could
neither taste nor smell and could hear
but little. Ely's Cream Balm cured it
Marcus G. Shautz, Railway, N. j.
Cream Balm reached me safely and the
effect is surprising My son says the
first application gave decided relief Re-
spectfuily, Mrs, Franklin Freeman, Do
yer, N. H.
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneezlg. Sold by druggists at so cents
or mailed by Ely Brothers, 56 Warren
St., New York
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-19
we KRg0Mg What

Is going to happen TO the little boy who
is stufing himself with green apples. A
grown man couldn't be induced to try
that experiment; and yet the grown man
will overload himself with indigestible
food for which he will pay a greater
penalty than collie. It is this careless
and thoughtless eating which is the be-
ginning Of stomach trouble and all its
painful consequences.
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical niscov-
cry cures dyspepsia and other forms of
"stomach trouble" 1t restores the weak
and rundown man or woman to sound
health
vSome time has elapsed since have written
you in regard to the treatment I have been
taking under your instructions" SAYS Mr. r. r.
Cingmars. of Minneapolis, MINI. "When first
/ commenced taking your remedies was under
treatment of a wel-known specialist III this city
land had been for four months), for catarrh
and especially stomach trouble, and I was
rapidly getting worse. Got so bad that could
not eat anything that did not distress me
terribly, aud I was obliged to quit taking the
doctors treatment entirely. I was greatly re-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-19
n & B. Beers Reports.

The telegraphic cotton reports of II
and b. Beer. of New Orleans, who are 50
well known in North Carolina. which
have proven of such interest and value
to the readers of the News and Observer
will be continued during this year.
These SPECIAL Geographic reports have
been of unusual Importance and their re-
liability has built up for Messrs. II. and
b. Beer a great North Carolina business
and an enViable reputation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-19
Stevenson Murder Case With Jury.
Especial to News and observer3

Especial TO News and Observer)
Winston Salem n. c., Feb 1S-The
Sandy Stevenson murder case was given
to the jury at O'Clock this evening. No
verdict mad been rendered at 8 o'clock
end no news received from the jury
room. 1t is not expected that the YER
diet will be rendered before tomorrow
morning Stevenson is charged with aid
ing in the killing of John Miller, by
throwing him in a we'll.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-19

Senator Baldwin who introduced the
anti high hat BILL will be lucky if he
gets in to his back door without good
and sufficient explanations when he re-
turns home.-Daily Reflector.
This is funny. We think Senator Bald
win could enter his hach<or apartments
without the slightest danger of molesta-
tion.-Winston Journal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-19
To Defend the Safe Crackers.
Monroe Journal. }

Tom Lee, liquor dealer on the Bow
cry in New York, spent last Friday in
Monroe on purpose to see the supposed
safe crackers, claiming to be their
friend. He was granted an interview with
Rogers and Lang at the city hall, and
deposited $500 for the prisoners counsel,
saying he was willing to spend $1,000
more if necessary. He also spoke of
bringing J. w. Osborne, of New York,
to assist in defending them when the
trial comes off.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-19

Representative Love has introduced a
bill providing that the C liens of CASTOR
county shall vote on April 22nd on
whether The court house shall be moved
from Dallas to Gastonia, and to issue
$4,000 in funds for that purpose Dele
cations pro and con have visited Raleigh
in reference TO this measure
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-02-19
Under the Dome.

This Afternoon the House judiciary
Committee will consider the bill provld =
ing that the Judges of Superior Courts
be furnished with stenographers. A full
meeting of the committee IS desired. as
it is wished to consider the question very
fully.