The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-09
HE'S FOR PRIMARY
Mr.. Glenn Talks of His
Strength in the
Convention.
Especial to News and observero

Washington, d. c., March S.-One of
the questions that will come before the
Democratic State Executive Committee at
whether or not a primary shall be or
dered for the nomination of State officers
to be voted for at the next election.
Mr.. Glenn, one of the candidates for
Governor favors a primary and his
friends will urge upon the committee
adoption of the primary plan for nomina-
ton of the Governor at least. Mr.. Glenn.
who was in Washington today, says he has
written to the other candidates to aseer-
tain their views regarding a primary
Col. Stedman replied that he was willing to
leave the matter entirely to the commit
tee, and Mr.. Turner said the question was
an important one, but that he had not
gwen 1T the thought necessary. for him
to make answer to the inquiry. 1t is
understood, however, that neither of these
gentlemen are over anxious for primary.
Neither is General Davidson and as their
combined strength with the committee
will far outweigh that of Mr. Glenn it is
not regarded by the North Carolinans in
Congress here as likely that the primary
proposition will be adopted
One of the reasons urged by Mr.. Glenn
in its favor is that there is much dis
satisfaction in the State on the temper
ance question. He is of opinion that on
this question as on many others the best
way to keep the people united and inter
estcd in their officials is to give them
as large a part as possible in their nomi-
nation and election.
Mr.. Glenn says that he has been doing
nothing toward pushing his candidacy,
but that he will have at least five hun,
dred votes in the convention, with six
hundred and twenty-five necessary to
choice.
At the memorial meeting in honor OF
the memory of Prof. Emil A. de Schwe.
nitz, NJ. D., Phi. D., dean of Columbian
University on Saturday addresses Were
delivered by distinguished scientists and
his associates in the faculty. The prin-
cpal address was made by DR.. Sterling
Ruffin, school-mate with DR.. de
Schweinitz at Chapel Hill and co-professor
with him in the Columbian University.
From his noble eulogy these extracts arc
taken:
'tIn September 1892 he entered the
University of North Carolina, where he
remained until 1885, receiving in the lat
ter year the degree of Doctor of Phil
oscrhy. 1t was during this period that
the friendship between DR.. de Schweinitz
and the writer began. At that time DR..
de Schweinitz possessed the same quiet,
reserved disposition which is familiar to
those who knew him during recent years.
Thero was only a casual acquaintance
between him and the bulk of his fellow
students, among many of whom there
- Iii. ~ - 1aorf
OF difference, an impression that he was
Indifferent and lacking in warmth OF
heart. This impression was erroneous,
for in reality his heart. if reached i'll
the proper way, was exceedingly warm,
and no man could be more loyal. His
intimate friends were few in number, but
those who came into close association
with him found in him qualities which
could not fail to command their respect
and admiration. My personal recollec-
ton of de SchwcinitZ, the college stu
dent, is that he was by nature industrious
and was very intent upon his work, that
he always stood we'll in his classes, more
becadse of his industry and systematic,
effort than because Of brilliancy, if net
of coldness, there beat a heart of great
warmth and of absolute loyalty.
He must lave inspired the confidence
of the faculty, for while pursuing The
course of study which led to the degree
OF Doctor of Philosophy, he was during
a portion of the time serving the Univer-
sity in the capacity OF assistant professor
of Natural History. An historical sketch
OF the University published in 1889 shows
that he held this assistant professorship
in the year 1SSfES5. During his entire
college life he gave special attention to
the study of Chemistry and my recollec
ton is that nc had previously determn I'd
to devote his life to chemical work.
"Thc quality of his work during the pc
Rod of his governmental service and
the value of his contributions to science
will be spoken of BY one whose daily
life brought them into close association
and who is we'll qualified to speak with
authority. Suffice it for me to say that
his work was well known and approved
by the scientific men of two continents.
and that his reputation as a scientist
rests upon a substantial foundation.
In 1893 DR.. de Schweinit was elected
by the faculty of the Medical Depart.
ment OF Columbian University 10 the
Chair of Chemistry and Toxicology, to
succeed the late Prof. E. T. Fristoe
From the moment of his entrance into
tho faculty he worked with all the zeal
OF which he was capable in behalf of
the cause OF medical education and for
the upbuilding of the Medical School and
the University. In 1897 he was unani-
mously elected by the faculty to the
Office OF dean, which position he held
with honor and credit until the crmi-
nation of his life. No one within my
knowledge has been connected with Co.
lumbar University to whom the Univer-
sity owes greater debt of gratitude than
nr. de Schweinitz, and it is particularly
fitting that this meeting should do honor
TO his memory in this hall and under
the auspices of the University whose vel
fare was so near to his neart He quickly
saw the needs of the Medical School
and worked with all his strength to Sc
c,,re the advancement of thi, Department
of the University. The schools growth
under his administration of its affairs
hears witness to his industry and zeal,
and abundantiy demonstrates the wisdom