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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20
Important Measures Now Before the
General Assembly.

To the Edtor:--Three important meaa-
urcs will come before the General As
sambly the election of a successor of
Senator Pritchard the Suppressing of the
liquor traffic, and to devise a system of
taxation that will raise revenue to meet
the increasing expenditures of the State
government.
In the selection of Senator, the AS
sembly can hardly make q mistake, if the
mantle of Vance falls unOn the should
crs Of either one of the candidates now
before the public. They are all worthy
of the eminent position to which they
aspire
But we believe Watson ought to have
tho position, as he has done noble ser
vice fer the Democracy of the State,
ard has not received q suitable reward.
Ee is a great lawyer, a ripe scholar well
served in the issues now before the pub
lie. If his party does not now honor
him, he will soon pass off the stage.
There is good timber iii Craig. or Over
man for the next Governor. Also there
will soon be room for Hol;e on the Su-
preme Court bench.
OF course if the mantle should fall on
General Carr no true North Carolinian
could raise any objection to the action
of the Assembly.
If the Assembly heed the voice OF
the people, it must do something TO curb
the evil influence Of the liquor traffic.
There will be need of the highest wis
dom and foresight without assuming the
position of the fanatical prohibitionist,
who alleges the suppression Of the liquor
Traffic to be a cure for all the evils that
afflct society, we can safely assert that
the manufacture and sale of strong drink
as carried on in this State is & terrible
evil, and it is an ever present menace
ID good morals. both in a civil and social
capacity. Good government is always II
danger in the presence of such corrupt
ing influence. From the beginning CT
the present United States Internal Reeve
nue. System, tho manufacture CT liquor
as carried on in this State has bcen pteg-
mated with dishonesty and decentralization
of everything that pertains to the chaf-
acter of good citizenship. NO greater
evil can hefall a rural district than the
presence of a government distil!cry. II
is worse than deadly disease. Ihefe Is
no more sense in licensing a dlsullery
to set up its nefarious work in CHRIS
tan community than it would be 10 IL
cense man to spread the smallpox OF
any other loathsome and deadly disease
The first preys upon both the soul ana
body, the latter only upon the BODY.
However desirable it may be to pro-
hibit the quor~traffic. yet it is not prac-
teal under present conditions. It's entire
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20
OUGHT TO PASS UNANIMOUSLY

The Southern Railway orators are MAX
ing the same argument against the Full
Ter bill that they made against the es-
Enlistment of the Corporation Commits
sion They do not believe the public has
any rights which they are bound to re-
spect. The Fuller bill confers no new
power-it only enlarges a power already
given. If it is right to compel one rail-
road in a town to build a suitable depot
it is right to compel two or more to
unite and build one if the needs of the
community demand a union depot The
Fuller bill ought to pass without a dis
scnting vote
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20
A MORNING TONIC.
(Eobert BrOWning.l

(Robert BroWning)
This high man, with a great thing to
pursue,
Dies ere he knows it,
That low man goes on adding one to one,
is hundreds soon hit
This high man, aiming at a million,
Misses an unit.
This man decided not to Live but Know
Bury this man there?
tlere-here's his place. where meteor S
shoot. clouds form,
Lightnngs are loosened.
Stars come and go! Let Joy break with
the storm.
Peace let the dew send
Lofty designs must close in like effects:
Loftily lying,
Leave hinl--still letter than the world
suspects,
Living ard dying.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20

The Southern Railroad organ, first
called the Raleigh Tribune and now
called the Morning Post, lines up, of
course with Mr.. F. Hotstuff Busbce, and
bill that will give Durham and other
towns decent union depots. Nobody has
appeared against the bill except the
Southern Railway crowd.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20

The Durham Morning Herald hit the
Morning Posts, sore spot sure enough.
Calling the Herald a liar doesn't change
the fact that the Morning Post always
SAYS me Too when Col. A. B. speaks.
known of all men. Its the hit dog that
hOllerS"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20

The Florence Times SAYS that Tillman
was hung in effgy by indignant citizens.
Having murdered MIR. Gonzales, he ought
to be hung by the neck until he is dead.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20
SPEAKER HENDERSON THE LION IN
THE PATH.
A sheville Citizen.

AsheVille CltiZen.
If the Appalachian Park bill never be-
comes a law our autocratic Speaker, Hen
derson, will be responsible fer it. At
least two thirds of the Democrats in the
House and fully half the Republicans are
heartily in favor of it. But Speaker Hen
derson calls It "a steal and will not let
it come up.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20
LAW IS NEEDED.
Durham Herald.

We hope that the several North Caro-
lima towns that are working against the
discrimination in freight rates will be
successful, but if there is not law
;hat they can bring to their assistance
we fear that their efforts will prove
futile.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20

Three moro Die-caters and pic-huntcrs
called on Mr.. Roosevelt yesterday urging
him to stand by Pritchard's policy for
North Carolina: They think if Pritch-
ard is turned down they will have to
work for a living. That accounts for
their peregrinations.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20
Spirit of the Press.

THE OLD RELIABLE IN THE FIRE
FRONT.
Elizabeth City Tar Heel
The Raleigh News and Observer has
always been very readable, but of late it
is evincing a spirit of enterprise that is
noticeably commendable. Sundays issue
contained sixteen pages, and they were
interesting from start to finish The re-
ports of the General Assembly are the
most complete we have ever seen. THE
Old Reliable" as it is frequently called,
is easily in the fore front Of Southern
journalism.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20

The Greensboro Baptists are to be con-
sratulatcd upon calling Rev H. w. Bat
tie, of Petersburg, as pastor. He is d
son Of Gen. Cullen A Battle, and a
member of family long distinguished
in North Carolina. He has the tar on
his heels and will make a better pastor
who could be chosen.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20

A sub-c committee of the House Com
mittee on Banks and Banking, composed
of Messrs. Erwin, Blount and Quickcle.
are investigating the statutory tax of
1901 on charters, to see whether it has
been paid in accordance with the law.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20
No APPETITE

And what little you force yourself to
cat does not have the right taste What's
the trouble? The stomach is out of order
the liver is inactive and the bowels are
ccnstj2ated. You need Hostetters Stom-
ach Bitters ~ once. 1t will tone up the
stomach, restore the appetite, perfect
the digestion, and open up the cloggcd
bowels. Then youil feel better. Try d
bottle today. 1t will do you good.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20

Tho Rutherfordton Sun, recently es-
ia blish ID in Eutherfordton with Mr.. G..
u. Wilkie as editor. is one of the bright
est, livest and newsiest papers published
in North Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP
Take notice that the partnership of
NJ. c. Sorreli and j. Il. Franks. under
the name of Southern Lumber Company
has been dissolved, the entire plant and
fixtures and accounts having been pur-
chased by J. r. Franklin. Said Frank
lin assuming the liabilities of said firm.
III c. SORRELL,
]. L. FRANKS.
12-2-1W-4wks
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20

A Craig supporter said yesterday:
We come here to make an honest de-
ternined fight for Mr.. Craig, and We have
conducted a clean campaign, We have
the good will and friendship of the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20
Tar Heel Postmasters Confirmed
nv the Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON Jan. 19.-Thc Senate to-
dav confirmed the following nominations:
Postma sters-North Carolina; W. J.
Flowers, Mt. olive; w. H. Long, Rox-
boro.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20
December Q. 1902.

Having qualified as Executor Of Lhc
estate of Augustus Carter, deceased, OF
Wake county. notice is hereby given TO
all parties indebted to the estate to come
forward and make payment, and all per
sons having claims against the estate
are hereby notified to present them for
payment on or before November oath.
1903, or this notice will be plead in bar
of their recovery.
JNO. w. CARTER, Executor.
November %. 1902
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20

This is the second consecutive session
that the House has adjourned in honor Of
the birthday of General Robert f. Lee.
1t is quite a contrast with the Fusion
Legislature of 1895, which was SO con-
fused that it adjourned in honor of Fred
Douglas, and paid no attention to General
Lees birthday. 1t is doubtful if as many
as two members of the present House
care enough about Fred Douglas to
know when he died or when his birthday
was. So have times changed in North
Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20
Among the Railroads.

Some one broke into the railroad Office
at Dover last night, but did not get any
thing because the agent, Mr.. G.. V.
Richardson had taken everything OF
value that was easily carried to his store
across the street. No clue to the robbcr
has been 5coyered-Kinston Free
Press.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20

Don't emphasize your conversation
with ''cuss" words. They may convince
you, but they arc pretty sure not to con-
vince others.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20

The House Judiciary Committee will not
be sub-divided as recommended by the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20

Seven hundred and four white women
have signed petition for a dispensary
in Wilson, while a majority of the men
have also signed it.-Wilson Times.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20

Most of the papers arc discussing the
temperance legislation pending in the
General Assembly. Discussing the Lon
don bill, under the heading, Good in the
Main but DOES NOT GO FAR
ENOUGH" the Scottish Chief says;
The Prohibition or Liquor bill, intro
duced by Senator London in the Legisla
ture last week we believe meets with
the approval Of most of our citizens. It
prohibits, as we understand it, tho jug
traffic upon dry counties, towns and
communities, while this is possibly
RobesonS chief grievance against the
traffic. Yet we think the bill little too
lax as to the manufacture and sale CT
wines and cider. If we understand 1t,
the bill allows the sale Of wine or der
made or produced from fruit raised by
the vender, or bought from producers.
''This virtually turns the manufacture
and sale of wine and cider loose at both
ends the traffic of which has caused ana
is causing a vast amount Of troubl2,
drunkenness and rowdyism in this county.
We would not prohibit the manufacture
of these two old Scotch beverages but
there should be restrictions thrown
around the sale and manufacturers
should not be allowed to retail by the
glass or quart even on his own premises,
but should be required to sell II In not
less than ten gallon quantities ana 10
licensed dealers in Incorporated towns at
that. 1t is not right. 1t is not BEST Tor
any community to have winery or cldcF
barrel set up at every crook III the road
(Which often conceals the sale OF wis
key to deal out quarts and glassfuls to
every passing boy or thirsty old toSar
We hear of winery a few miles from
MaXton that has caused many difficulty
and produced many sorrow the past
season. No, No man should have the
right to demoralize his ncighborhood even
for a season."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20

Representative J. Ernest Erwin, mem
Der of the House from Burke, Eeep5 his
constituents posted on legislative affairs
by weekly letter in the Morganton
Herald In his last letter, after telling
nf the petitions, etc. he mas received
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20

Judge Frank / Osborne. of Charlotte,
who sront last week in Raleigh, has re-
turned home. Speaking TO the Charlotte
Observer about the Senatorial contest,
Mr. Osborne said:
There's no telling how the Senatorial
race will end. Nobody knows. though
many pretend to have knowledge. Craig s
men arc still solid for Craig; Watson S
men for Watson, and Overman's men for
Ovcrman. \ dark horse? No. don
think much Of the chance of dark horse,
though his Introduction might provoke
a speedy issue as to the present candi-
dates"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20


The News has it from perfectly relia-
BILE source that the Southern Railway
will, at an early date, begin extensive
improvements to the shop building, To-
Gated at Spencer The report states that
at least $500 900 will be expended in en-
larginG the buildings, placing more ma
chinery and in a general way improving
the great works that arc now located
at Spencer. The News informant states
that the contemplated work will begin
about the 18th of March or the first of
ApriI-Chariotte News.
A petition has been circulated asking
the Legislature to grant dispensary for
Elm City. The opponents OF this meas
ure are circulating counter petitions. We
understand that seventy-one white voters
have already signed for the dispcnsary.-
Wilson Times.
Railroad news seems to be rather en-
couraging Just now. Considerable work
is being done along the line and it is
rerorted that a force of 1,500 men Will
I've nut to work on the mountain from
Coffev's CAP east in the near future
This truly sounds well-in fact 1t is
enough to raise a little hope in the breast
of the most skcptical of its success, one
IF whom we are which.-Watauga Demo
GRAFT
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20

Several Old friends among tho bills reg
ularly introduced have already shown
Up at this session. The bill to prohibit
Legislators from holding offices they
create has had It's solar ploXus. and the
bill to heat and ventilato the capitol is
on tho was But there is one hoary
beaded bill that IS due and ought to be
here. That is tho bill TO move the arse
nal. Here is a chance for some legislator.
Representative Gluyas. of Mecklcnburg.
who has been sick with a severe cold at
the homo Of Mr.. +. p. Sale is reported
to be somewhat better.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20

friends OF all the candidates, and a care
full canvass of the situation sho"-~ Mr.,
Craig to be the second choice of a large
majority Of the caucus. Those who have
stood by him through the 81 ballots, will
continue to do so as long as his name
is voted on.
LAS l see the situation. the only solu-
ton CT the problem is for all sides to
compromise on Craig. l find this senti-
ment growing, not only among members,
but among outsiders ! have heard six
members make this statement today"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20

Mr.. NJ L. McCorkle, of Lenoir, Who was
appointed clerk to the House Judiciary
Committee, has arrived in the city, and
acted in his capacity at the meeting of
the committee yesterday morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20
ZONES &c POWELL
Raleigh, ~. {.
PHONES IL AND II.
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.
Having qualified as administrator OF
the estate of Stella Rand Stephenson, de-
ceased, late of Wake county, n. C., thus
is to notify all persons having claims
against the estate to present the same
eigh, N. c., on or before the Sth day of
to the undersigned at his office in Raj
December, 1903, or this notice viii be
plead in bar of their recovery.
w. r. STEPHENSON.
Administrator.
December O. 1902.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20

with reference to local legislation, and
what he will do, MIR. Erwin says:
SIN the caucus to nominate a United
States Senator your representative voted
for your neighbor and friend of your ad-
joining county, Lincoln, Judge w. A..
Iolie. one of North Cardinals best,
purest ard noblest men, and since his
temporary withdrawal from the race he
has honored other good men by his vote. )"
Referring TO the petitions that NAV be
gotten up for abolisbing a dispensary at
RutherfordtOn, the Sun quotes ReDresen
tative Rucker as saying: IF a majority
Of the voters petition for it | will be glad
to Introduce a bill to have q vote on
the Gisp cLsary, and do all | can to Sc
cure jtc passage l stand now, just
whore l stood during the campaign. and
it is my purpose in this, as in all other
matters, 10 do the will Of my constit-
uents."
Mr.. Fred L. Merritt telegraphs the
Citizen thus about the Senatorial con-
test:
Locke Craig IAN either be Senator or
he can name the Senator. But he ex-
poets to be Senator and his chances have
never been Sc ~cod as they are now.
"Overman and Watson are OF nearly
equal strength. Neither viii so to the
other. Craig holds the balance Of pow
beth. His friends believe that if the
contest is continued much longer they
will come to his support and elect him"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20

Boiled down to the bone. the real sub
jects of legislation by this present session
are but these: The child labor question,
the combining Of whiskey sale and manu-
facture to incorporated towns, and the
bond issue.-Winston Sentinel.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-20

Committee on Rules, until the work gets
more under way.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-24

The purchase of the entire Al
krom property was consummated
yesterday. the Paden's Valley COM
pany becoming tie owners. The
neat sum of $4,000 was made to
change hands over the transaction,
the amount being in'the real green
goods. This Is the last tract that
had besp optloned by the railroad
people, and they will now proceed
with due diligence t. improve the
entire tract.
The principal one interested in
the deal completed yesterday was
Mrs. Pollock. But a Jew weeks
ago, she purchased the R c Ankro m
estate for $500. The bottom land
was turned over to the street car
corporation for the sum of 81 g. 900
she reserving all the hill land, a
very comfortable profit for a few
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-24
PECULIAR FREIGHT WRECK

One of the most peculiar wrecks
10 the history of the B. & 0. rail.
road occurred near Cow House run
this morning. A through freight
known as Extra 800, with Engineer
McCafe at the throttle and Con
euctor Huff In charge, arrived In
the local yards before the morning
trains passed and received leaving
orders at GAO. 1t had proceeded
as far down the track as the vicinity
of Cow House run, when the engine
was detached from the train and
went light to Raven Rock for wa
ter. Returning, In some mysteri'
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-24
CONTRACTORS MATE
RAILS SHIPPED

Shannon received from the proper
Office the bill of lading for two Cars
OF contractors materials for Tennis
Brothers, the contractors on the
new road. These cars were shipped
from Scotdale, Pa and should
reach this city today or tomorrow.
Ne have said that the rails were
shipped, but had no documentary
evidence to Hrove it; now We have
evidence otSfhe fact that inside OF
forty-eight hours the materials for
the Contractors TO commence work
withEwill be right here on the
ground
Several representatives Of the
contractors were in the city today
and In conversation, the Rev
lew learned that the road would b.
Ia operatieu;in 9, days. The gen
tlemen representing the machinery
end of the power plant sta'ed that
In that time he could have 1t ready
for sending the ca:s whtrring over
the track, That means thaa with
In three months, the people Of this
city can enjoy an open air ride a
long the classic Ohio valley com
fortably seated In a modern. com.
Portable trolley car.
Later.
The two Cars Of contractor
materials spoken of IN arrived on
the local this afternoon.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-24

Every day continues 10 to add to
the regular column of railroad
| n ws. Eaca train almost brings
some body to the city with infor-
nation of the continued progress OF
the promoters of the road, a0d re
Gently Of the actual builders them
selves.
In another column today, there
Is an account of the closing OF the
fnal option of the Padens Vale,
tract. That was good enough for
one day, as 1t represented an actual
cash transaction Of $50. 900. But
then some sceptic might say that
1t was all for speculation, and
would be held by the big moneyed
men of the east until some road
would be built by other parties, the
building OF the road being now
conceded by the greatest doubter
But an event occurred today
which must set at rest all
doubts and dlsbeliefs and cause
all to unite In the pleasant
conviction not only that the road
will be built, but that 1t will be
built by the people now back of it,
and that 1t will be built right away.
At uoou today Station Master
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-24
ANKROM PROPERTY SOLD

weeks use of the money, She had
also bought the life estate of Mrs.
Sayre in tae Sac Ankrom property,
aud this was included IN the amount
conveyed
Mrs. Pollock retains the old
Ankrom homestead aud two acres
of ground surrounding and all the
hill land,
This is The llrgest sale made to
the railroad peop>I, and as the
money was paid down spot cash,
there Is no doubt but that they
mean business, just as the Review
has said al the time.
It will be but few weeks now,
until new buildings will be seen
raising their heads In this new
suburb of Sistersville, and one
after another they will come until
we will have a town that will rank
with any In the State. And
out of 1t all will come great benefits
10 Sistelsville, wherein lies our
great JOY.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-24
Attempt
of Murder

The reports come of an attempt
ed murder at New Martinsville last
night at the Elk Hotel. The de-
tails conId not be learned nor could
the story be .ouched for. As 1t
ran 10 the hearing of a Review man,
1t seems that two travelling men
were given the same room at the
Elk Hotel, and quarreled shortly
after commencing the occupancy OF
the same. One Of them repaired to
the first floor, returning armed and
the firing began. The extent Of
the damage done could not be as
certained
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-04-24

An encouraging matter frequently
noticed In the papers and adver'
tisements In this county Is the In
crease In blooded stock. In nearly
every community some one has
taken the initiative In this matter,
and If the influence thus made
continues, 1t will not be long until
the stock of Tyler county will be
almost as famous as its oil. There
is no reason why we should have q