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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-17
AS A WORLD POWER.

Judge Parker's speech of accept
ance was strongest and best when he
declared that all this talk about this
country being made "a world power
was made in ignorance of the fact
that it has been "a world power" for
a century.
Richard Golden spoke with truth
and wisdom, in combating the policy
of Imperialism and militarism that was
cursing his countrv. citing the example
of the United States as worthy Of
emulation:
81 sometimes quote the United States
of America, and think in this matter
of self-defense they set US a very good
example Does anybody dare to at
tack that nation? There is not a more
formidable power in every sense of the
word-althcugh you may talk of
France and Russia-than the United
States of America. and there is not a
statesman with a head on his should
ers who does not know it, and yet the
policy of the United States has been
to keep a very small amount of armed
force in existence"
We deserved that praise when
Golden uttered it. The Roosevelt
idea of militarism with the ''big stick"
would make us wholly undeserving of
the commentator of the Cobdens and
other lovers of liberty in any age.
If we go into the business of govern
ing colonies, we will be less power
full than now. A chain is no stronger
than it's weakest link. A country is
no stronger than it's weakest possess
sion
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-17
BROKEN PLEDGES.

In his I-Am-Sir- Oracle document
accepting the nomination for presi-
dent, Mr. Roosevelt said that ''in 1890
the Republican party came into power,
and in 1900 retained power, on GER
tain pledges, each of which was
scrupulously fulfilled" If that state
ment squared with the facts of polit-
ical history it would be a credtable
record. But it is wide of the mark
as the New York World points out
We quote:
"Those pledges, in 1896, included
promises to extend reciprocity ar
rangements with foreign countries, to
upbuild the merchant marine by dis
eliminating duties to promote an in
ternational agreement for the free
coinage of silver. to build a canal by
the Nicaragua route, to exclude from
the United States immigrants who
could neither read nor write, to estab-
lish national board of arbitration
for the settlement of interstate labor
DISPUTES and to admit the remaining
Territories as States. In 1900 tho
party promised additional monetary
legislation and renewed most of the
unkept pledges of 1896. Will the
PRESIDENT cite TIE SldlulcS ny WHiClJ
each of these promises have beer
"scrupulously fulfilled?"
A candidate who doubted his infal-
libility would not have made the as
sertion that leach pledge had been
"scrupulously fulfilled" with the om-
issions above pointed out. But, little
thing like that will not please Teddy
folks will be taken in by his defiant
and bold document Astounding in such
reckless statements, than would bo
won by a conservative and moderate
statement of achievement. Is he right :
Do the people, as Barnum said, really
love to be humbugged?'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-17
DEMANDING REDUCTION OF
FREIGHT RATES.

The business men of Georgia are
for lower freight rates. 1t is a con-
test that must be waged earnestly III
Georgia and elsewhere. With LARGELY
increased volume of business and in
creased earnings, which warrant a
reduced freight rate. thel railroads
have in the past year considerably in
creased freight rates either directly
or indirectly by arbitrarily changing
the classification. 1t is a heavy tax
upon commerce and one that is III
defensible. Georgia is moving to Sc
cure a reduction in the interstate rate,
The Commission has made an order
giving some little relief, but the mer7
chants demand a better rate from At
lanta to the sea.
1t is intimated pretty freely that if
the Commission grants the petitions of
the business men, the railroads viii:
take the matter into the courts. Writ
ing of the important matter, the At
lanta journal thus concludes a long
and able editorial:
1.-The railroad combination is lined
up in the most compact, the most
powerful and the most tyrannical or
ganiZation on earth The people need
assistance, the railroads do not. 1t
would not be SO very bad if the Com
missioners should overstep the mark
| in coming to the relief of the peo-
| pie. Better a thousand times make
| the mistake of going too far, than
render a milk and water decision thai
falls short of affording the necessary
relief.
..Why should the Commissioners be-
inundated by the fear OF litigation?
There is no place on earth better than
here i'm Georgia to begin this litisa-
| ton: and there Is no time like the
present. Let us have this question set
tied once for all. III the people oil
Georgia have no rights. let uS find liz
out. III we have rights, let us demand
and enforce them.
1--WE do not believe the railroad
combination has yet bound the people
of Georgia hand and foot to such an
extent that they are helpless AT any
rate, nothing better can happen than
such action by the Commission as will
clearly establish the rights of the pub
lie; or, if litigation must come that
will clearly define the rights of the
people as well as the railroads.
There was a time in Georgia When
the Railroad Commission, reduced pas
senger fares from five cents a mile to
three cents a mile, and cut freight
charges one-half. Litigation followed,
to be sure, but the rights of the peo-
pie prevailed. The time has now
come and the opportunity is ripe for
this Commission to come to the relief
of the people by removing the unjust
determinations that exist. Let the
Commission do this. We may or may
not have litigation. If we do not, the
peoples rights will prevail. If we do.
| we will find out whether or not the
| illegal railroad combination can op!
press the people of a whole state, in
spite of equity and IN spite of justice.
Let the Commission give us a fifty
| cent rate to the coast. 1t is worth thu
experiment. There ought to be nc
| delay"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-17
Throw Out the Line
GIVE THEM HELP AND MANY
RALEIGH PEOPLE WILL BE
HAPPIER.

"Throw out the Life Line
The kidneys need help.
They're ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS get the
poison filtered out of the blood.
They're getting worse every minute.
Will you help them?
Doan's Kidney Pills have brought
thousands of kidney sufferers back
from the verge of despair.
Will cure any form of kidney
trouble.
Miss Sallie A. Clements, of Vicks-
boro, Warren County, N. G. writes: 81
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not sleep at night and could not lie
on my right side at all. I was unable
to work. I finally happened to hear
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ing them. The result is that now l
can rest comfortably at night and
work at all times without being both
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grateful to Doan's Kidney Pills for
what they have done for me-"
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name, Doan's, and
take no other.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-17
Political Chat.

Mr. VIII j. Boyd, one of the largest
merchants of the thriving little town
of Edward, was in the city TO at
tend the occasion of the grand rally
of the Charitable Brotherhood recently
and in speaking with him we learn
ed that he was very enthusiastic on
the proposed railroad which will soon
be under construction from Washing
ton to Vandemere. He informs us
that almost all the people at Edward
have given rights of way, and that
now they We're offering to pay Tor
others as an inducement to the COM
pany to carry the road by their town
Washington Messenger.
Mr.. O. P. Shell. of Harnett. who
was the Chief Engrossing Clerk of
the Senate of 1903. is in the city
Mr.. Shell will be candidate for re-
election
Ex-Representative p. L. Carlton of
KenansVlle, I, prominent laWyef. is
i'm the city on legal business AS to
politics he SAYS that Duplin is in good
shape for Democracy. "All that is
needed is work and we will warm
things up he said The county Will
give at least 500 to 600 votes and If the
voters turn out we will get at least
500. We have hardly any trouble
ABOUT the WATTS law anu oul pSOPiC
are DESTROYS of seeing an advance in
education and in the good roads
movement. Our people are anxious
to have Captain Glenn speak in the
COUNT
Mr.. Mark Scuires, of Lenoir, editor
of the Lenoir Topic, is in the city
eve will elect Newland in the Eighth
District" he said, land expect that
his majority will be at least 1000.
Attorney General Gilmer, who re-
turned to the city yesterday from
Rutherfordton, after making speeches
in the west, went to Sanford yesterday
afternoon, where he addressed meet
ing last night Mr.. Gilmer is pleased
with the outlook in western North
Carolina, and says that the Democrats
will have big majorities.
Mr. ]. Crawford Biggs, of Durham,
who was here yesterday, SAYS tnat
the Democratic party is in splendld
shape in Durham county HIS OPP
ponent for the Legislature is MI
Brodie L. Duke. 1.-THE Democratic
ticket" said Mr.. Biggs. will be elect
ed by at least a majority of a thous-
and as against a majority OF nine
hundred at the last election. Ihe
nominees for the Senate, Messrs. Iur-
rentine, of Alamance. and Foushee, OF
Durham, will have a majority OF from
twelve hundred to fifteen hundred
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-17
PEACE BETTER THAN SILVER.

One of the hottest contests in the
political world is stirring the State of
Colorado. That State gave its cleo
toral vote to Mr.. Bryan in 1898 ana
in 1900, but in 1902 the Republicans
elected their candidate for governor,
This fact has caused people in the
East to generally accept the Republic
can claim that Roosevelt would carry
the State. This claim will prove ia
be without foundation in November.
Mr.. Bryan opened the campaign
in Denver on Thursday in a keynote
speech that thrilled the thousands
who flocked to hear him. and in the
course of a speech which made a
profound impression said
"You ask me a believer in free
silver. how l can bring myself to sup
port a man who favors the gold STAN
dard? I say that / love peace anc.
the gospel of peace infinitely moro
than l love either gold or silver:
That's the sentiment that should
govern patriotic voters. Questions OF
standards of value and all monetary
issues pale into insignificance be-
side the one whether we shall have
Peace or Imperialism.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-17
ALL TOGETHER NOW.

spectacle is witnessed in America
TODAY that looked impossible six
months ago-all men calling them
selves Democrats united in the support
Of the National Democratic ticket. In
New York and in Nebraska and IN
North Carolina all the progressed fol-
lowers of jefferson are marching 10
the same music The scene carries
gladness to all who believe in old
fashioned Americanism and by the
same token it carries CONSERVATION TO
the hearts of those who would turn
this government into one resembling
an empire.
Here and there an occasional dis
cordant note has married the melody OF
the Democratic chorus, but the Wis
dom of Judge Parker's admonition, In
his address to the editors, has ended
the notes of discord. Judge Parker
said:
''The cause cannot be advanced by
attacks on others within the party with
whom we have had disagreements, but
who are now working with US for
common result. All men who nave
attained any degree of prominence
have their friends. and the exercise of
ordinary prudence, forbids the aliena-
ton of allies who are willing and
anxious to assist.
Victory can be won only by united
effort The man calling himself q
Democrat who attacks others for past
disagreements is working against the
election of Judge Parker, whether he
SO intends or not.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-17
DIR. ALDERMAN's ADDRESS.
Extracts From His Reply to His For
mai Welcome to the University of
Virginia.
Especial to News ana Observer.O

Especial to News and Observer
University of Virginia, Sept. 16.-In
his reply to the formal address of well
come extended to him last night as
the new president of the University.
DIR. +. A. Alderman said among other
things:
1.-The conception of a president as
an autocrat on the bridge is an error.
He needs power and trust ana con-
fidence and liberty to carry out we'll
conceived plans. There is no place,
however, for an autocrat in American
education. Between the president and
faculty a loyal, hearty, helpful rela-
ton should exist If he depends on
himself alone. he will do but little
and that little not very good. His
opinions must gain their weight from
their wisdom rather than from their
source. His trueSt strength lies in tho
power to divine the value of OtherI
rather than in any power of his own
of action or of speech. For him there
must be the open mind, the sympa-
thetic spirit, the patient temper, the
Sleepless eye; and his power should
be commensurate with his RESPONSE
bility.
1.-THE most interesting thinf
in our national life to me is the Amer
lean college boy. / have known him
among the foothills of Carolina by
the banks of the Mississippi, and now
l shall know him among the Virginia
hills. l have dealt with him from all
States. l think of him as a member
of q race rather than of an inStitu-
ton. | shall wish to be part of your
liVes-from your ideals to your sports
from your scholarly enthusiasms to
your victorious shoutngs.
81 shall wish to deal with you, as
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-17
JUDGE PARKER SCORES AGAIN.

AS the campaign grows in age the
American people are coming TO have
a higher opinion of Judge Parker. He
is not given to much speaking, but
when he has anything to say he knows
how to say it well.
The Republican Campaign Hand
book abounds with reflections upon
Judge Parker's honesty of purpose
and sincerity. But because unjustly
assailed, Judge Parker does not pro-
pose, so far as he can control it, to
permit the campaign to degenerate in
to personal villification.
Mr. George F. Parker-no kin TO
Judge Parker-head of the National
Literary Bureau in 1892 and this year,
has given out the following letter
which he has received:
Rosemount, Esopus. Network,
August 18th, 1904.
My Dear Mr.. Parker: The Times of
this morning says that the party text
hook is about prepared, and that it will
go 70 the printer in a few days. There
fore / hasten to beg you to see to ii
that there is no word in it that reflects
upon the personal honor and integrity
of President Roosevelt.
An Evening Post editorial indicates
but little care was taken in that direc-
ton toward myself by the compiler OF
the Republican text book, but let there
be no rejoinder in kind or otherwise.
/ feel confident that you need no re-
hinder still my anxiety impels me 10
send this caution.
Yours very truly,
ALTON b. PARKER.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-17
"OUIET BUT FORMIDABLE"

Those Democrats who think the
Democrats of the doubtful States are
idle should read this telegram:
Chicago, Sept. 15.-Speaker Joseph
G.. Cannon called upon the members
of the national committee at the
Auditorium today. Mr.. Cannon has
been on an extensive tour through
the West canvassing the situation.
He has found that the Democrats are
making a quiet but formidable cam
vass in Industrial centerS. and urges
vigorous work by the Republicans in
Nebraska, Illinois aud Indiana.
"Your Uncle joe does not scare
at rabbit paths. He has seen evil
dences of "cuiet but formidable work
by Democrats in the West. October
will witness a vigorous and effective
fight in every debatabIe State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-17
Henry T. Hicks & CO.. Special Agents
Master Pembroke Jones's New Boat.

The New York World of the 18th
has the following:
Newport, Sept. 12-Young Penn
broke Jones has invented a bicycle
boat, and his chums, Master Herman
OelrichS, Lore Hurn and Jack Dahl
s"en, each own one. These boys with
a few others in the early part of the
summer formed the Olympian club
and at their weekly meet at Bailey $
Beach valuable cups have been offered
by cottagers.
This bicycle boat is a land affair. II
is about seven feet long, a three-mas-
ter, and is placed on three bicycle
wheels. When the wind is brisk and
the ground in good condition the speed
is equal to a sail boats. Yesterday
the race was for a gold medal, and il
was won by the inventor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-17
SOFTNESS OF SEALSKiN.
iS Rivaled by Human Hair Where
DandruR in Eradicated.

Sealskin is admired the world over for
its softness and glossiness; and yet the
human hair is equally as soft and glossy
when healthy; ard the radical cause Of all
hair trouble is dandruff, which is caused
by pestiferous parasite that saps the
vitality Of the hair at it's root. Newbros
Herpicide is the only preparation that Il
fatal to the dandruff germ. Without dan.
DRUM there is no falling hair but lux
urfant growth of glossy, soft hair is GER
tain Securing the scalp won't cure dan
druf. Kill the dandruff germ. Thous-
ands of women owe their beautiful suits
of hair to Newbro's Herpicide Sold by
leading druggists. Send Zoe. In stamps
to The Herpicide Co., Detroit, Mich.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-17
MORNING TONIC.
(AltOn b. Parker.)

We believe with Thomas Jefferson
and John Adams, that no government
has a right to make one set OF laws
for those at home and announcer anu
different set of laws, absolute in their
character. for those unfortunates I'M
the colonies.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-17

There is no doubt that Isaac Meekins
made a "hit" by his speech in New
York city. He is on the wrong side of
the fence, but all North Carol1nlanS
love to see a home man score when he
goes away from home, and the Eliza
beth City man scored.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-17

shall do what 1 can. Let all VINO
love the university, or the Repup,iG'
which it serves. work for the lullill-
ment of it's high mission"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-17
Among the Railroads.

Road Master Carlisle of the How
land Improvement Company, mas Deeit
instructed to increase the force ulueN
hi scharge. the employment of addl-
tional hands of experience IN thaE
branch of business. The sections are
to be reduced in mileage SO as 10 en-
able more attention to be given 70 tiie
work of grading and lining up of thg
road hers so as TO get it in proper con-
dition for the new rs ID. rails to b9
laid the entire length of the road
Morehead Coaster.
Financial circles are stirred over
2 sharp advance in a. {. l.. securities.
Common went up to l29, an afVllre
of 10 Doints in a week. \. &. f.. cf
Connecticut was up to 275. an adj
vance Of 26 points
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-17

Dr. E. A. Alternately who has been
practicing in Washington, d. c., for
the past three years. has decided Ia
locate here. DR.. Alternately studied
medicine at the University and finished
his course at the Medical College in
Richmond, Va.-Chapel Hill News.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-17

The editor of the Scottish Chief, who
was at Jackson Springs during the
storm, says the trestle over Jackson
Creek was washed out and much dam
age done to crops and property.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-17
STATE NEWS.

The rally of the old students of Don
aldson ACADEMY at Fayetteville has
been postponed till October. Judge
MacRae will be one of the principal
speakers.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-05-15

Later, equally high officials likened
the individual kicker to weaklings
shooting spit balls at the Leviathan.
and remarked that as rule they could
not make a paying tariff for a ten
mile railroad to save their souls, nor
were they big enough to run hand
car, and proceeded to expatiate on the
benefcent influence of railroad man
ayers as follows:
Put these men down in any old
sleepy hollow with their seething
brains, heads full of steam, hammer,
pulley, crank and get there, and right
away everything begins to shine with
new values. But the weakling can
'evolute' as we'll as anybody. Find a
lumber manufacturer of any impor-
lance to-day, and you find a railroad
man. Who, in this great country of
ours has built more branch railroads
and laid the foundations for more
trunk lines than the lumber manufac-
turer? They have pushed their way
hundreds of miles into the wilderness,
built up cities, and made the surround
ing country alive with activity and de-
velopment.
Prefer PeacnbIe Means.
1--WE know not how the Leviathan is
created, grows or is built, but we know
of the evolution of the lumber manu-
facturer. and believe that in the Ma
tional Lumber Manufacturers Associa-
ton you will find intellect to cope with
intellect. and should it come to war,
foemen worthy of your steel. But it
is not war we wish. By conference,
study and intelligent action business
problems should be adjusted, and we
now ask your suggestions looking TO
the prompt amelioration and eventual
eradication of existing evils.
"We wish these to come from equals,
your practical men in authority, and
rot subordinate officials who, after
writing to and hearing from us, can
do nothing final but will have to re-
fer everything to some one higher in
authority, as happened in a recent no.
table case. This ended in the rail-
roads making a mistake which amount
ed to crime. for in that instance they
demoralized and irreparably injura d
the lumber manufacturing business
over an area wherein originates one
fifth of the enormous traffic represent
ed by this industry, with no correspond
ing benefits. We ask you to avoid a
similar mistake in this instance. md
let your reply come promptly and
through the right channel. addressed
as above suggested, in order that the
annual meeting may view the matter
from all standpoints and take action
accordingly"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-05-15

1t CHANGED one day that Binna Nuth-
er talked with man on the train and
told him of his experience with a gar
den.
Il am something of a gardener my
self" said the stranger. II bought
all the tools the clerk told me 1
needed"
$50 did l." murmured Binna Nuther
And l bought all the seeds the seeds
man wanted to sell me-
80 did l." murmured Binna Nuther.
And toiled with the spade and the
hoe and the rake until my lumber ver-
tebrae vert bent and my hands wero
too sore to hold money"
Those were my symptoms" an
swered Binna Nuther.
"And I planted enough stuff for a
farm
so did I. and nothing came up ex-
cept now and then a discussion with
my wife," observed Binna Nuther.
MY name is Diddy Mott" said the
stranger.
"And my name is Binna Nuther."
81 have been, Also" said the other
man. sadly.
My son, this bringeth US to the end of
the story.
Is it better to raise the garden or to
raise the price?
Who hath trouble like unto the man
that maketh garden?
Surely, when he starteth day nurs-
cry for dwarf peas and kindergarten
for kale he calleth for calamity to come
upon him.
For at the end he hath nothing but
blistered hands and busted galluses.
Is it not so. even as We have rakeu
it from this typewriter with the self
binding cap key?
Watch the garden, my son, and learn
the truth