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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-14
NATHANIEL MACON'S 81 YEARS
OF SERVICE IN CONGRESS
The Austerest of Advocates for Public Economy
and Simplicity He Always Kept Up
the Spirit of the Fathers

| mcnt: Probably no man ever filled :
ilntnce was SO weighty, whose character
was SO reserved, as Mr. Macon OF North
Carolina" Yet, is it probably fact thai
50 little is known at the present time
concerning this honored gentleman, that
such bold statement will be very likely
to engender no little surprise with those
unfamiliar with the public record OF
Nathaniel Macon. DR.. Milburn wrote
under the influence of the traditions oil
| the Senate, which still offered reverent
| acknowledgement to these guiding pillars
OF the republic, whose light had not
/ been effaced by the brilliant coterie OF
statesmen and orators who shone during
the second quarter of the last century
With purpose solely OF awakening
some interest in the subject we will con
slider briefly the life and character of
Macon. In the absence of sufficient data,
no effort will be made to present full
biographical sketch of this great man
In Wheeler's History OF North Carolina
1E5D, there is quite lengthy mention
of him. which refers to "Colton's Life
of Macon a work which doubtless may
be found in some of the old libraries of
the State. This book, ii worthy and of
sufficient interest, should tie reprinted as
the only source of adequate information
concerning the life OF Macon.
Nathaniel Macon was born in Warren
county, North Carolina, i'll 1857; and he
lived and died in the county of his birth.
His father was a planter, and he was
bred to the same ayocation. In youth
he was diligent and courteous, and at
tentive to his studies. He early displayed
tina. independence and honesty of spirit
which characterized his long public life.
He was prepared for college, and entered
Princeton College, New Jersey. While
the war with Great Britain was in pro-
gIcss, that institution OF learning was
forced to suspend; and Macon returned
home to join the Continental army. He
enlisted under General Greene as a pri-
vate, refusing the offer of an officers
commission for which his standing and
attachments naturally fitted him. He also
refused all compensation for his services
While serving in the field, he was
elected, in 1880, without his knowledge
or consent, to a seat in the State Senate.
But he decided to remain in the army,
Where he thought he could be of more
needed service to his country. General
Greene, however, hearing of his election,
urged him 10 accept the appointment of
the people. This he finally did, and CON
tinued TOR five years as a member of the
| Senate. Abner Nash was Governor of the
State; and the Carolinas were the scene
of the greatest activity of the war Corn
wallis had just won his signal victory
over the American army at Camden. and
was preparing for an invasion of North
Carolina The legislature was taking Wig
oSous measures to oppose his progress.
The situation was critical, and The great
weight OF public responsibility imposed
| a training upon those employed in the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-14

his farm successful and remunerative. He
had a high regard for the possibilities
ard privileges of country life. He once
said to8a gentleman from Philadelphia,
a r,ember of Congress, Il like your Views.
What a pity you were born and brought
up in town. But for that you might
have amounted to something
after his retirement, Mr.. Macons cOun-
sci. on various occasions, was sought in
the public affairs of the State until his
death. He was President of the conven-
tiol of 1885, which adopted the new
State constitution, which provided for
TIE election of the governor by the peo-
pie. So we'll did he fulfill the duties of
the chair that the convention passed d
vote OF thanks to the venerable President
Tor the distinguished ability, dignity aud
limpartiallty with which he had discharged
the duties OF his station.
In June, 1897. in the S1st year of his
age, Nathaniel Macon suddenly passed
from the scenes of this life to those of
the Great Beyond. His name is perpet-
uated in that of one of the counties Of
North Carolina; but his life should be
studied with fervent interest and pre-
served in an enduring biography. cir
culated among all the people of his State;
for doubtless he has reflected more glory
upon North Carolina than any other rep
rescntative in the halls of Congress.
ANDREW HOWELL, JR.
Wilmington, n. c., February 18th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-14

Patriotic citizens of North Carolina
lave long been anxious that the history
of the State should be properly studied
by the children in school, and be accorded
due appreciation by people within ard
without it's borders. This is undoubtedly
an object worthy of great solicitude
Next to religious responsibility, there is
nothing that should appeal more strongly
TO ones sense of duty than Jealous
devotion TO the land which has nurtured
HIN and his forefathers. Such a devotion
is the real strength of a people. and
IS the bulwark that ensures prosperity
at home and generous respect abroad.
North Carolina has a history that is
worthy of the best attention. 1t is dis
tlneuished by an honest and vigorous ad
heTenee to the essentials of a free govern
1Tent. regardless of the cooperation of
others or the applause of approving OBJ
sewers. It's annals abound in acts OF
generosity and seif-sacrifice for the bene
mt of others. In these the people did not
expect or seek any recognition further
than the opportunity to follow their own
generous impulses. And withal, there is
an aspect of romance that charms the
historic past. There are events in the
history of North Carolina which display
more real manhood and zeal in things
which appeal to American hearts than
many others which have been made i'm
mortal by song, story and monument Of
stone. Yet. such is the temper of thu
people of North Carolina that they cherish
no feelings of merited distinction. A
mcdesty OF opinion has always been one
of the chief graces of their character.
That modesty, however, which here
tCtore may have been virtue, can
hardly be considered in these days OF
self assertion as anything less than
blameworthy.
All honor, then, to the men and women
who would proclaim the merit of their
State in the making of American history
and In the formation OF American char
acter
Public occurrences, historic facts and
personal history have alike been sighted
by the people of North Carolina. Much
has passed into oblivion. particularly
with reference to the leading characters
in colonial days and the early period
OF the republic. AS to the lives of these
men, every effort should be made as an
act of loyalty to the State, 20 gather
from tradition. public records and OTHER
sources, as much information as possible
TO be placed in enduring form for tho
edifcation of the present generation and
these to follow There have been lives
spent in the service of the State of North
Carolina. full of nobility of character
and public ability, that would prove All
inspiration to the people OF modern days
if the pen of biographer would properly
present them to the reading public.
The Rev. DR.. Mlburn, for many years
chaplain in the u S. Senate, in his work
entitled "Ten Years of Preacher Life
which appeared in 1859, makes this state
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-14
1T is FOR LADIES, TOO.
They Can Stop Their Hair Falling Out
With Herpicide.

Ladies who have thin hair and whose
hair is falling ont, can prevent the hair
falling out, and thicken the growth. with
Newbro's "Herpicide.' Besides, Herpi-
eide is one of the most agreeable hair
dressings there is. Herpicide kills the
dandruff germ that eats the hair off at
the root After the germ is destroyed.
the root will shoot up. and the hair grow
long as ever. Even a sample will con-
vince any lady that Newbros Herpicide
is an indispensable toilet requisite. 1t
contains no oil or grease, 1t will not stain
or dye. Sold by leading druggists. send
10c. in stamps for sample to The Herpl-
eide Co., Detroit, Mich.
Henry II Hicks e. Co. special agents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-14

A block from the Capitol the public can
witness the new method of horse clipping
and grooming. 1t requires only 4 min
utes to groom, and thirty minutes to
clip any horse. Horses like it. 1t makes
them healthy. See the clipper at Wood
all's this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-21
A Great Show,

Al. w. Martins "Uncie Toms Cabin
will appear at the Opera House on Sat
urday. matinee and night. Jan. %. 1t
has been given as handsome and ex-
IcnSive mountings as have ever been
seen in any play, and as played by the
Al. w. Martin Company, the play
leaves nothing to be desired, either in
scenery or in players. A large COM
pany of negroes from the South are
with the company and will be seen in
plantation pastimeS and festivities eX-
actly as in1ulgcd i'll by the slaves in
ante-bellun times. Every scene used
iii the six acts of the drama is carried
complete by Mr.. Martin, every dra-
matte role. both black and white. being
assumed by white artists of well-ll known
reputation. The role of Uncle Tom
is in the hands of Frank Lee. the we'll
known minstrel star. while Florence
Cckerman assumes The role of TOpsy
the child that never was born. The
company is Il large one numbering 60
people, three I0-fOOt cars being used
to transport it. The seat sale will open
ut 10 o'clock this morning. also at Car
diner HallOwell and Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-21
LOCAL MATTERS.
AMUSEM ENTS.
"The Missouri Girl"

The Missouri Girl" which was pre-
scented to a fair sized audience at the
Opera house, last evening. proved to
be one OF the best attractions of it's
klhu that the theatre going people of
augusta have seen for Il long time. The
piece is Il bright comedy of ruralistic
type and caught the audience, keeping
1t in Il roar of laughter throughout the
evening. Every member of the COM
pany handled their parts in most
ca Fable manner, especially Miss Ray
mend as Daisy Grub and H. j.
Shrewsbury as Zeke Dobson, who were
a whole show in themselves. Louise
Garnett as Mrs. Grubb did well, and
E,Gwin L. Elliotte as Sandy, the tramp
was always on hand ut the right time
and certainly did good work. His
dancing was strong feature of tn,
show. being as good as has been seer
or the local stage for long time, man,
OF his steps being very difficult.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-21
THE COTTON MARKET,
Half a Million Bales HandIed-Eiqht
or 10 Points Advance.

New York, Jan. 20.-Cotton prices
surpassed all previous records since
VAR times. again today, when March
sold at 14.4S, May at 1i.5i and july at
l4.6l. The further advances were at
tended by considerab BILE activity and
excitement but the market soon be-
came quieter and it seemed that the
trading was more largely for profess
Slonal than for public account The
opening Was firm at an advance Of
from ID to % points. following cables
about 10 points better than expected
reports OF Il continued good spot de-
mand and estimates pointing towards
continued light receipts. Tic initial
advances, however, added to the gains
OF the last two days meant Il net adj
vance OF nearly q of a cent u pound.
The market later developed IL reac-
tionary tendency under liquidation
with March selling down to 1l.29, May
to 1i.40 and July 20 1i.49. these being
declines from the best of about Is Il
- points. In The late trading bidding
for blocks OF 5000 and i0,G0 bales rallied
the market. which towards the close
reached about the previous high re, ord.
The market at the close was steady
two points lower on the new crop
months TO all advance of to 10 points
OH the Eearer positions. Sales were es
tinIated at 100000 bales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-21
Winchester" TONIC hit.

Winchester an exciting war drama
in which Miss Enid Mayo appears as !,
star at the Opera House. this evening.
is full of thrilling climaXes. The one at
the end of the fifth and last act is a
fitting end to Il play of such absorbing
interest and lively episodes. The
horse. which appears in three scenes. is
Il Kentucky Thoroughbred and plays his
Fart to perfection, entering and leaving
the stage at full gallop and making a
jump over the gate in the last act that
brings tremendous applause on his own
account.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-21
IMPORTANT DECISION.
Announcement Of Interest to Jewellers
and Custom Authorities.

New York. Jan. CA decision has h",.I,
handed down in the United States circuit
court by Judge Hazel. sustaining th" de.
ciSion Of the b, ard Of I'nitcd States gen
cral appraisers in classifying tw" Goa
signmentS of pearls as pearls sat and
Stltli.S and accordingly asscs+dblr ut ~
per cent adj valo~em. The TcariS ARE
valued az $l-s:.St.
jewelers. ana customs autnoriti :
throughout the country have been inter
eStcd IN thu decision because it irou"Ht
'ip for Il final settlement the question as
to whether pearls placed IN box ia
stead Of paper and arranged III graduated
sizes could he classified as being strung %:
set.
re board took tn" stand that thr
stones wtr" 50 CLASSIFIED and levied Ill.
highest duty. This is upheld ~ Luds,
Hazel!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-21
PERSONAL Mention.

Mrs. 7. A. Josselyn Of Portland, is
the guest of Col. and Mrs. r. w. Soule
for a few days.
Chester S. Kingsley is at home from
Bowdoin College for few days on &C
count of illness.
Miss Blanche Crockett left on the
afternoon train, yesterday, for Pitts
field. Me. for few days visit among
friends of that town.
g. F. ,RoundE. representing the
New England Telephone and Tele-
graph Company, who was suddenly
called to his home in Boston. Mass, by
the death of his father, Monday, re-
turned to Augusta, Wednesday after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-21

The temperature underwent one of
the rapid changes of which it is capa-
Bic. Tuesday night. The mercury fell,
during the evening, from one degree to
another. so fast that at 10 o'clock it
registered Is below. and everyone
thought that Wednesday morning
would be the coolest for the winter
but after midnight the air commenced
TO grow milder. and at o'clock
Wednesday morning. the mercury was
within three degrees of the zero mark
The day was mild. with Il slight furry
of snow during the morning hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-21

y. p. Watson. master bridge builder
for the Maine Central. arrived ut about
lc.5G last night. with Il train load Of
apparatus and Il crew Of men. and will
begin. this morning. the work of put
tin; in the new overhead bridge, where
the railroad crosses upper Water street.
1t is thought that the work of making
the change will take about one week.
Tie new bridge will be wider than the
cid one. will have an iron floor. and
will be more modern in every way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-21

AT the annual meeting of Greer
street NJ. T. Sunday school board held
Wednesday evening, the following off
GERS We're elected: General secretary
ana treasurer. T.. d. IIaZelwood; gen.
eral superintendent. G. :. Pettengill
senior superintendent. G. D. Ryder,
junior superintendent, G. G. Libby.
primary. superintendent, Mrs. ]. G.
Kirkpatrick: cradle roll superinten-
dent. Mrs. l.. l.. HaZelwood; librarian
J. G. kirkpatrick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-21

The ladies Of the Universaiist soci-
ETY. save oae Of their enjoyable re-
pasts az the vestry last evening" 1t
was il the form Of 4 shore dinner and
the menu comprised fish choWder
steamed CLAIMS. escalloDed oysters pi.
and coffee. There We're many people
lr. st mt and the way in which the diff
ferent dishes Were disposed OF was
ample Evidence of their excellence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-21

Augusta Shriners have received no
tice of the ceremonial session of Kora
Temple. a. a. Q. n. NJ. s.. which will
be held ut Lewiston, Thursday even
ing. Jan. rs. Twenty-four app.ica-
tions have been accepted and the no.
tice says that the desert sands will be
rs hot as usual. 1t is probable that q
dele CATION from Augusta will be pres
ent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-21
Two New Cuban Appointments.

Havana. Jan. 20.--Acting Secretary %!
Agriculture Diaz has appointed John VI
Flanagan. an American. Cuban commits
sioner to the ST. Louis Exposition. Seer
tary OF Justice IcaldO has appointed M
bert f.. Diago to be judge Of the newly
created court ut Isle of Pines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-21

Sheriff Ham is just nov having more
than his share of sickness in his fam
lily. He is not well. himself. his wife il
suffering from tonsilitis. and his son
is i'll with typhoid fever. He reported.
last night, however, that all were do
inc we'll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-21

Car No. 3. running as a special to
Tosus. after the theatre. last evening.
was delayed a few minutes by going
Oft the irons i'll front of the Masonic
Temple while backing up 10 run in On
the main line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-21
"GirIs Will Be Girls"

VIM. y. Brady, the famous theatrical
manager. who has brought The Cot
ton King" Humanity" Jas. J. Corbett.
Way Down East" "Trilby" and Foxy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-21

Scratch. scratch. scratch: unable to at
tend to business during the day or s!eep
during the night. Itching riles-horrible
plague, Deans Ointment cures. Never
fails. At any drug store, so cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-21

\ blaze started, last evening. in tho
basement of the shoe store of Courte-
maHchc & Cadarette. Smoke WIS
smelled and Mr.. Courternanche was
summoned. The fire was eXtinguished
without much damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-21

The little folks love DR.. Woods Norway
Pine Syrup. Pleasant to take: perfectly
harmless: positive cure for coughs, colds
bronchitis, asthma.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-21
Cote Gets Decision Over Wright.

Berlin. n. H.. Jan. 2G.--Arthur Cote OF
Biddeford. Maine. was given the decision
ever Fred Wright of this city. at tn end
of l'-round boxing match at the Whit
ncv Opera house. tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-21

When doctors fail try Burdock Blood
Btters. Cures dyspepsia. constipation:
invigorates the whole system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-21

Takes the burn out; heals the wound:
cures the pain. DR.. Thomas Electric
OIL the household remedy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-21

Grandpa" to Augusta. is the propricto:
Of Girls Will tie Girls which vii!
appear at the Opera house, Wednesday.
Jan. -, and his name is IL sure guaran-
tee OF the quality OF the attraction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-21

CA 81 oREA,
Bear, the 1lhs Kind You Have Always DaugE
''s; e &<<z1z57z1 '''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-21
CALANTtiE LODGE.
Installation Of New Officers, Last
Night, at X. of ?. Hall.

The ofiiccrs-elcct Of calanthc Lodg,
No. y. Knights Of Pythias. were i'll
stalled, last evening. at Knights o
Phythias hall. The ceremony of in
stallation Was conducted by Distric
Grand Chancellor J. L. Lunt. assisted
by Charles f.. Sturteyant as Crane
Master at Arms and Charles r. Smitl
us Grand Prelate. Tho work was con
Quoted III Il very graceful and impress
sive manner. The officers installed ar
as follows:
c. CA. b. Ripley.
v. CO. +. Douglass.
p harles Z. Pease.
NJ. Of W.-k. Il. Piper.
X. of K. and S.-A. f. Gray.
NJ. of Frank +. Sprague.
NJ of E,.-Charles +. Sturtevant.
NJ Of A.-George l.. Moore.
l. G.-Frederick Pulos.
-. CT. 4. Woodland.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-12-16

In tho early days OF Springfield a
preacher bought some sausage for
lunch ono Sunday and took II 10
church with him. He carried the sau.
sage In the back pocket OF his coat,
and a dog. catching the scent. followed
him. Every few feet tho preacher
would kick backward az the dog with.
out looking around. Arriving at
church. the preacher began the rorv.
ices. and the dos lay down behind the
altar.
A few minutes later one Of the dea'
cons stole quietly mp behind tho
preacher. intending TO hand him a
sheet Of paper. and pulled his coat
tail. without glanclng back, the
preacher gave one vicious kick, and
sent the deacon rolling down the altar
stems onto the dos which set up n
torrlblo bowling The preacher, still
looking straight ahead. said;
"My friends, This thioving sconndrel
has been trying 10 rob me ever since
] made n purchase 1t The butcher shop
before coming hero'
When tho preacher discovered what
ne had done mo dismissed tho c1r0rc.
cation md vert outside 10 Kick the
dog.-sod1lIa lNo) Democrat
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-12-16

In spite OF tH0 exodus from Newport
there Wore enough people left for
Mrs nicely" Vanderbilt 20 give some
very chic dinners aud luucAes for
Miss Alice Roosevelt who ran up to
visit her last week. II was tho second
visit this season Miss Roosevelt has
paid Mrs. Nicely and the two seem
% be getting very chummy.
Alice Roosevelt has met tho two
princes. Louis D'Orloans and Antoine
D'Orleans, and has had n chance to
air her French But Il cannot be said
OF the presidents daughter that she
can chatter IN the Gallo tongue like
her friend. Marguerite Casslni. Miss
RoOsevelt's French has decided
American twang, and she doesn't speak
II any oftener than she can holp. AZ
she has not been abroad. II was
learned In the schools here or picked
up In the diplomatic set since Rho has
been in Washington, but, "a / said, Il
is not tho expressive "parlez.vous" OF
the real foreigner. However. Alice got
on famously with Jne two young
princes for Mrs, Nicely" did most Of
the talhng-Plttsburg Dispatch.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-12-16

". c. Barnnboo, the veteran singer.
lay. disabled from a fail. and listened
20 the condolences Of friend
For years and years" the writer
said. you haven't missed a perform.
anco. Now here you lie, helpless as
a corpse"
AS helpless as a corpse" said Mr.
narnaboo, "or as helpless as two in.
ebriatos OF whom heard tho other
day.
These two men had dined together
and after dinner had sat too long over
their coffee. their llqueur. their
brandy, and 80 on, When II came
time for them TO 30 home they were
IN very bad way. Helpless. In fact
They leaned on ono another. going
with linked arms, but each. as u reed
20 lean on, was rotten.
FINALLY they fell and with a loud
splash thoy rolled into n full guttor.
A police officer appeared and
grabbed tho upper man by the collar
To lift him out, but the inebriate cried
In a loud. heroic voice:
No. no. Save my friend. Never
mind me- / can swim