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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-22
HON. r.. b. MCLAUGHLIN,
Senator From 3Oth District.

Hon. Richard B. Mclaughlin, Senator
from Iredell county, is a native of the
county which he has twice represented
in the State Senate. He represented that
county in the Senate of 1898 and ten
years afterward was returned by large
majority. Mr.. Mclaughlin is a man OF
splendid education and ranks among the
first lawyers of his section of the State.
lie is an accomplished speaker and an
accomplished writer, a wise and pru-
dent legislator, a practical and sensible
business man. He is connected with sew
eTal of the most important industries OF
Statesville. has a large and growing law
practice and has added to his reputation
as member of the Senate of 1908. He
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course at Rutherfordton College. lie read
medicine at the Medical College of
Louisville and of Baltimore, receiving
his diploma in 1894 and located at Stan
tonsburg, where he enjoys a good prac-
tice and carries on quite an extensive
flaming, saw milling and ginning inter
est. In 1896 he married Miss Apple
white. of Wilson county. Two bright,
sweet children grace the union and stand
at the door evenings to greet papa
homecoming with the child-kiss that
savors so much of innocence and love
and carry one back in memory to the
happy careless days of childhood.
AS chairman of the committee on
Health and as a member of the commit
tees on Insane Institutions, Military Al
fairs and Finance, as well as on the moor
of The halls of legislation DR.. Crocker
did good service pet bill OF his was
one giving to Wilson road law car
rying a bond issue of $2Oo,ooo.
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1896, tired of single cussedness, he en-
barked upon the blissful sea of matri-
mony by leading to the hymenial altar
Miss Lille West, of Sampson county.
To add to the comforts of life, two bright,
interesting little ones have rewarded
this union. Mr. Wood devotes his life
to that of teaching and farming and has
met with a fair measure of success in
the joint avocation. He was a member
of the Committees on Agriculture, En-
rolled Bills, Public Roads and Turn
pixies. Justices of the Peace He intro
duced a number of bills of local inter
est to his people and was strong adj
vocate of temperance legislation, con-
tinuation of the public school system,
good roads and like measures of benefit
to the masses.
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HON. S. H. CROKER,
Member of the House of Represeu-
tatives from Wilson County.

Running over the list of members of
the recent General Assembly, the dis
covery is made that a large number of
our law makers were of the first term
series. This is significant but it does
not argue that the recent body did not
measure UP in ability with preceding
legislative bodies. Indeed, while there
was, in the minds of some, legislation
of a radical character enacted, more
intelligent, a more conservative body is
not recalled than the recent one. There
were few great leaders, but there were
many good and strong men. Among these
was that clever gentleman, splendid cit
izen, well furnished physician and sturdy
farmer, DIR. C. II. Crocker, of Stantons-
burg, Wilson county. DR.. Croker was
born in Wake county in 1866. He at
tended the county schools and took the
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HON. C. C. COWAN,
Member of the House of Represcn-
tatives from jackson County.

Representative Coleman G. Cowan was
born in Jackson county on December 70
1867. He attended and graduated at Fair
View Collegiate Institute. Afterwards
studying law at the University of Nortf
Carolina, graduating in tie class of 1894
The same year he secured his license and
practiced law at Webster with his broth
er. under the firm name of CoWan
Cowan This partnership was termi-
mated at the end of one year by the
death of II. Cicero Cowan.
For three years he was County Super
intendent of Instruction (being elected
when 20 years ODD and filled the posi-
ton capably He represented his county
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HON. B. f. SHELTON,
Member of the House OF Represen-
tatives from Edgecombe Co.

B. F. Shelton represented Edgecombe
county in the House of Representatives
in 1901, was very acceptable to his coun-
ty, so his people returned him to the
session of 1903 Mr.. Shelton is a native
of Edgecombe and in his boyhood had
only the limited educational advantage
of the county schools. He is prosper
Gus farmer and also runs a saw mill.
Mr.. Shelton was rather a prominent
committee member, being on the commit
tees on Counties, Cities and Towns, Cor
poration, Agriculture and chairman of the
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in the House in 1891 and has been re-
turned for the session of 1903 on account
Of his ability. In the session just closed
he was chairman Of the Mines and Min
ing and member of eight committee
Judiciary, Propositions and Grievances,
Appropriations, House Expenditures,
Finance, Courts and Judicial Districts,
Election Laws and Internal Improve
ments Committees. On account of his
connection with the Committee on Propo-
sitions and Grievances he was accorded
the privileges of making the opening
speech on the Watts bill He made a
strong speech. He was a faithful and
useful representative.
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HON. w. NJ. HINTON,
Member of the House of Represen-
tativeS from Pasquotank Co.

The county of Pasquotank can point
with pride to her representative in the
House, in the General Assembly of 1908
The duty of representative is to guard
zealously the interests of his constitu-
ency and to prevent legislation detri-
mental to neighboring counties, having
an eye single in the meantime for the
State at large. Such a man is w. M
Hinton, the member from Pasquotank
II can be said of him that he was watch
full. Jealous, ready of speech or vote to
serve his people. AS a legislator he was
prudent, conservative. As a member OF
the Committees on Education, Propo-
sitions and Grievances, Federal Rela.
lions, Fish and Fisheries, Enrolled Bills
he was prompt and valuable to his con-
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HON. JOSEPH WOOD,
Member of the House OF Represcn-
tatives from Johnston County.

While there was number of members
of the General Assembly of 1908, whose
locks gave evidence of the flight of
time, yet, it is a remarkable fact that
the bulk of the gentlemen composing the
two branches were young men, many OF
whom, while inexperienced as legisla-
tors, were of decided ability. Among
these was Representative Joseph w.
Wood of the great Democratic county of
Johnston. He was born in the county
he represented in 1872, and was prepared
for the conflicts of life in the common
schools and academies of his county In
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HON. M. 3. HUGHES,
Member of the House of Represen-
tatives from Camden County.

M. B. Hughes has been prominent in
his home county of Camden. He was
bern in 1916 and at the age of twenty he
was married to Miss Bessie Morrisette
OF Camden. He has been chairman of
the school board of the county, register of
deeds for two years and chairman of the
county board of commissioners for four
years. HE was defeated in 1896 for the
House and nominated and elected in 1902
for the session of this year. He was
a member of the COMMITTEES on PROPOSE
lions and Grievances, Counties. Cities
and Towns, the Oyster Commission, Fish
and Fisheries and Engrossed Bills.
Mr.. Hughes strongly favored restric-
tive temperance legislative measure and
worked hard to get such a measure
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ceived at the beginning of this session
In 1899 the leading Democrats and
business men of Rockingham organized a
stock company to begin the publication
of the Anglo Saxon, and they selected
Mr.. Maxwell as its editor, and under his
management it has ranked as one of the
influential weekly papers of the State.
Mr.. Maxwell is a man of force and
character. As a quill-driver he wields
facile pen and is a bold and peerless
advocate of what he believes to be right
He keeps abreast of the times.
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specially interested in temperance legis-
bill, and child labor bill. Mr. Rucker
is a Methodist, a Pythian bachelor and
lation, a road bill, and child labor
bill. Mr. Rucker is a Methodist, a
Pythian, a bachelor, and takes lively
interest in all public matters. First with
him sthe people of Rutherfordton, thon
of his county and State. He is Demo
crat and made a good Senator.
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intendent OF the Elizabeth city graded
schools for eight years. In this latter
capacity his excellent executive abilities
were brought into play. The success of
the schools was his chief ambition and
this was attained in an eminent degree.
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married a daughter of Hon. NJ. w. Rob
bins. He is a member of the Presby-
terrain church and stands for the best
in politics and in all civil affairs. He
served as Chairman of the Committee on
Privileges and Election and on the fol-
lowing committees: Judiciary, Military
Affairs, Corporations, Manufacturing,
Congressional Appointment Judicial Dis
tricts.
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Committee on Emigration. A bill that
brought his name out rather prominently
was to license dogs in Edgecombe coun-
ty, not being afraid to attempt to muz2ie
the cur. He was a warm supporter of
legislation on public schools, temperance
and good roads There is no truer man
in North Carolina or safer legislator.
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HON. ABB. ALEXANDER.

On page 80 appears the sketch of Or,
Alb. Alexander of Tyrrell county. BY
mistake the picture of Hon S. B. Alex
ander. of Mecklenburg, was used with
that sketch.
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feres winning by his tact and sterling
qualities of heart and head their con-
fdence and esteem
Mr. Hinton is native of Pasquotank
countv. He was born in the year 1854.
He was educated in the common schools
and academies of his county and in his
chosen profession. that of school teacher
he served as county superintendent of
school for Camden county and as super
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through He is a successful farmer in
his county, and a man of excellent parts.
He was a member of the 4th n. c. Ca
valry in the Civil War and demonstrated
his bravery on many occasions. M. b.
Hughes, of Camden, is widely known and
respected
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HON. w. F. FUCKER,
Member of the House of Represen-
tatives from Rutherford Co.

Il first entered politics when eiecteu 10
the House in 1902" said Representative
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w. F. Rucker some days before the adj
journment of the General Assembly. Mr.
Rucker read law under McRae and Biggs.
and on obtaining license in 1900 began
practice at Rutherfordton. He was born
September ., 1872 al Rutherfordton He
was on Committees on Judiciary. Cor
porations, Counties, Cities and Towns.
Roads and Turnpikes Enrolled Bills.
Trustees of the University. He was
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-22

The General Assembly, at it's recent
session, chartered almost as many
graded schools as have ever before been
estab lshed in the State. There will soon
be an unprecedented demand for graded
school superintendent and principals.
The movement toward the consolidation
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-03-22
MODEL SCHOOL.

A model school will be organized at
the beginning of the Summer School and
will be in session several hours daily
This school will be composed of not less
than one hundred pupils, who Will be
taught by teachers selected from the
faculty of the Raleigh graded schools
In this school will be illustrated every
phase of graded school work from the
beginner in the primer to the student
completing the public school course.
Arrangements will be made whereby
teachers who so desire may practice III
the classroom of children the lessons
presented by the regular teacher.
DEPARTMENT OF SUPERINTEND-
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The Summer School For Teachers
TO Be Held at the Agricultural and Mechanical
College During Month of July.

of rural schools now going on throughout
the State will increase still further this
demand
The Summer School win offer special
inducements to young men who desire to
qualify themselves for supervision Of
graded schools. The model graded school
will be of great value to this class of
teachers.
In the Department OF superintendent,
which will meet daily. all questions re-
lating to the organization, maintenance
and management of graded schools Will
be minutely considered, j. G. Course OF
study, discipline, school hours, reports,
methods of teaching, etc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01
COURSE IN FICTION WRITING
Northwestern University to Teach
 Composition of Novels.

Northwestern University to Teach
 Composition of Novels.
 An innovation in the English depart ment has been introduced at North western university at Evanston, H., this year in the form of a course in fic- ton writing, says the Chicago Tribune. Students taking the course will be taught to write short stories and nov els The course willie be given by J. P. Odell.
 we do not expect to turn out a crowd of novelists who will gain popu- lar favor by their york;" said MT. Odell, s.but we do expect to teach the students how to plan and write stories and hope that some good work will re suit
 "The students will be required to study the short story masterpieces and frame their stories after the pattern of authors who have made themselves ia nous in this line''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01
SIR HERBERT's DEFTNEss.
How the Late British Ambassador
 Once Proved 1t to Roosevelt.

How the Late British Ambassador
 Once Proved 1t to Roosevelt.
 When the late British ambassador to the United States, Hon. Michael Henry Herbert, was secretary of the British legation in Washington several years ago President Roosevelt was on the civil service commission, says the Sat urday Evening Post. They were great friends. Having common tastes ill out door sports, they frequently spent their afternoons together. It is said that when the British government asked if Herbert's appointment would be satis- factory the president gave shout of delight before hurrying to dictate a favorable reply.
 President Roosevelt has had proof of the late ambassadors deftness in di- plomacy. Returning across country one day from baseball game, where they had been shouting for the Wash ington team, Mir. Roosevelt called at tention to clamoring focks of English sparrows.
 s"They are the enemies and tyran- nical masters of nearly everything that fiies-or at least that used to dare to fy-hereabouts," remarked the out spoken civil service commissioner. T don't want to offend, Herbert, but the truth is there was too much Angloma- mia in the air when your sparrows were let loose upon us. They are a calamity to the country"
 sThey are virile and predatory" admit replied the diplomat, "butyour country he added good naturedly, need have no fear so long as you maintain in your national aviary the one bird that all sparrows in our em- pire could not alarm"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01
cARNEGlE,s BATHING TANK.
General Grosvenor Tells How From
 master Enjoys 8 Swim.

General GrosvenOr Tells How From
 master Enjoys 8 Swim.
 3sYou ought to see Andrew Carnegie strip and get into bathing suit and swim around in his private tank at Skibo castle. He's lively old fellow"
 General c. H Grosvenor of Ohio, who arrived at New York on the St Louis the other day from an extended Euro pean tour with Mrs. Grosvenor, was de- scribing his visit to the estate of MT. Carnegie in Scotland, says the Phila- delphia Press, and continued:
 .sMr. Carnegie has had a tank built in his castle for his private use. It is fifty feet long and twenty feet wide, It is filled with sea water, which is heated from the bottom. Mr. Carnegie not only swims, but plays golf, and plays it well. He is in excellent health"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01
COMING EVENTS

Sept 80 to Oct 3-Harvest festival at St Msry Magdalene's church, Oakville.
 Oct 1--Laurier. Social club promen- ade and dance.
 Oct Musicale by pupils of B. E. Hallat.
 Oct I, S-1O p. m.-At Y. NJ. c. A., open public reception to the new physi- cal director, Erenest F. Goodyear. Auspices Women's auxiliary. Public cordially invited to greet Mir Goodyear.
 Oct1-At Friendly League hall, pub lie reception to the incoming superin- tendent and faculty of the Friendly league, 8 to 10 o'clock
 Oct 1.--Opening of Kelly and Ken nedy's dancing class at Leavenworth hall.
 Oct .84 Waterbury Military band promknaee.
 Oct EEDance and sociable of Ia dies Hillary, A. o. H., ColumDes hall. ;gd sIIck
 Oca Building Trades Council en' terta snt and smoker.
 Oc 9. Washington Hill Ath- letie 's sixth annual fair
 Oc North End Athletic club prom lie.
 Oc francis T. A. and E. sq- ciety annual concert and danc luck.
 oc rty circle, sa e5o. ', Of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01

We pr9menaded BrothelSeEN. the length of KySte avenue and return, and we must 60 him the justice to say that he tried tS keep step with us and thatfhe never once sought to release his ear from cur grasp. He had, little or noth. ing to say during the promenade, but seemed to do great deal of thinking.
 His fellow townsnen naturally ex- pressed considerable curiosity and in- terest in the affair, and we gratifed them oy giving them the particulars of the duel which didn't come off. Re- marks of redhot nature were address ed to Brother w. on all sides, but it wasn't his day for talking The prome- made was concluded and his ear re- leased after three-quarters of an hour, and we left him at the office and in the bosom of his family as we rode away He made no response to our goodby, but at the same time seemed to be highly relieved to see us canter away
 We have nothing against Brother Watkins, and we wish him success in the editorial field. Tn a fatherly way, however, we would suggest that he cease to monkey with the buzz saw. In case he fails to do so we might re- peat the performance of the other day and go no further, but on the other hand we might think it best to make vacancy at the head of his editorial staff and convince his widow and or phans that we had only done our duty
 he case. NJ. QUAIL.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01
PORTO Rlco's PUBLIC LAND.

Nearly One Hundred Thousand Acres
 to Be Thrown Open to Settlers.
 The recent proclamation of President Roosevelt designating between 10000 and 100000 acres of land in Porto Rico to be set apart as public lands has led to many inquiries, especially in the United States, as to what these lands are worth and how they may be ob- tained by individuals, writes the San Juan correspondent of the Philadel- phia Press. They are worth from $5 an acre up, and when cultivated some of the tracts will doubtless increase iii worth twentyfold.
 It is not probable that they will be sold. The legislative assembly, which will meet in January next, will doubt less arrange to lease them for long terms and at a low price, the proceeds under the insular law going to the University of Porto Rico. These leases will be practically equivalent to the best titles and will contain provisions for the full indemnity of lessees who have improved the property if ever it becomes necessary for the insular gov ernment to use the land. The lands soon to be thrown open to the public, may be classified as follows:
 F'irst.-High woody lands, suitable for trees, these lands being also pre- ferred for coffee cultivation.
 Second.-Low brushy lands, suitable for fruits and the cultivation of minor products and sometimes utilized for planting sugar cane.
 Third.-Level lands, fit for the plant ing of sugar cane. cotton, rice and rich pasturage.
 Fourth .-Argil and clayish lands, adapted for the manufacture of bricks, tiles and other articles of domestic use.
 There are also lands on which can be produced as good tobacco as the best obtained in the island of Cuba. It requires only wise and careful manip- ulation from the moment of seeding to the sorting. drying and curing process es. As a general rule, most of all lands are proper for the cultivation of fruits, especially oranges and Hines.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01
The unquesttoned Proof

The multimillionaire drowned darkly as he strode to and fro in his luxurious office.
 T am tired, deadly tired, of all these petty ways of showing ones extrava- gance,' he muttered. What want to do is to prove to everybody that am a cheerful buyer and an eager spender, and that I've got the money that talks Ioud.''
 He suddenly paused and a smile ir- radiated his face.
 Then he went out and bought full pound of radium. = Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

L'Union St Joseph. Pohshers and Buffers. Women's Relief corps. North End Wheel club. Wadhams post, c. A. R. Court Hancock, F. of 4. First division, A. o. H. Brooklyn Athletic club. Tunxis tribe. I. O. R. NJ. Second division, A. o. H. Citizens Engine company. Court Rose Hill, F. of A. Mad River grange, P. of H. High Rock division, $. of T. Brass City lodge, I. A. of NJ. Friendship lodge, o. D. H. S. Harmony lodge, F. and X. M. Sheet Metal Workers union. St Francis Xavier drum corps. Valley tent, No 13. Maccabees. Waterbury division. U. R. K. P. Loyal Pride of Valley, No 7223. Iartin He1lmann lodge. D. o. H. Unity commandery, U. o. of G. c. B. K. Durand division. U. R. K. P. Rosedale camp, No 9615. M. W. of A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01
Economic.

Old Uncle Ben wanted to have his portrait painted, but he did not care to pay very much for it.
 Surely that is very large sum-" he said when the artist named the price.
 The artist protested and assured him that, as portraits went, that was very little to ask.
 Uncle Ben hesitated. We'll hesaid at length, "how much will it be if furnish the paint ?" -Lippincott's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01
ROMEO AND JULIET"

Simvelle's revival of Shakespeare s Romeo and Juliet will be shown at Polls Saturday afternoon and even ing. There is considerable interest felt in Shakespeare's works at this time because of revival of them, and there is, perhaps, none that has awakened so much popularity as q stage creation as Romeo and Juliet" Seats will go on sale tomorrow at 9,
 35, 30 and 75 cents in the evening, and for the matinee flat rate of 25 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01
An Autunn Note.

Blithe autumn paints in tones of fairy
 gold And shining scarlet all the hazy hills. And, while the poet gazes wistfully Athwart the leagues of silence and ob-
 serves The outlaw crow that circles OCT the
 wood, His soul is lighted by rosy flame That leaps and dances round the bars of
 steel Sizzles and sings the sausaged piggiwig. R. K. Munkittrick in New York Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-01
What He Gnt-

"Gracious How the critics are tear ing Pennington's new novel to piecesH'
 "Yes; it's very bad. He wrote it ac- cording to directions furnished by the critics who, in reviewing his former book, threw out hints as to how story ought to be told Brooklyn Eagle.